1931–32 Brentford F.C. season

English football team season December 2024 November 2016 Brentford 1931–32 Harry Curtis Louis P. Simon Griffin Park Third Division South 5th FA Cup Fourth round Lane (22) Lane (27) 26,139 4,902 11,347 _red_stripes _redstripes2 _red_stripes _redtop_2whitestripes 000000 000000 1930–31 1932–33 During the 1931–32 English football season, Brentford competed in the Football League Third Division South. Despite leading the division for two months in mid-season, the Bees fell away and finished 5th. Season summary Brentford manager Harry Curtis' additions to his squad for the 1931–32 Third Division South season were minor – backup goalkeeper Dave Smith, amateur half back Jackie Gibbons and forwards George Cook, George Robson and Bert Stephens. The team had a very strong first half of the season, rising to the top of the table by 5 December 1931 and staying there until 13 February 1932, when a run of just five defeats in 31 matches in all competitions came to an end.Brentford results for the 1931–1932 season http://www.statto.com/football/teams/brentford/1931-1932/results live https://web.archive.org/web/20160322141227/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/brentford/1931-1932/results 22 March 2016 18 May 2016 Statto.com Billy Lane kept up his prolific goalscoring form from the previous two seasons, scoring 20 goals in a 27 match spell, with Jackie Foster, Bill Berry and Jackie Gibbons also supporting with regular goals.White 1989 371 As in the previous two seasons, Brentford's suffered a slump in the second half of the campaign, losing 9 of 14 matches between mid-February and late April to drop to as low as 9th, though two wins from the final two matches of the season elevated the side to a 5th-place finish. Brentford had also reached the fourth round of the FA Cup for the second successive season, exiting the competition after a heavy 6–1 defeat at the hands of top-flight Manchester City at Maine Road. It had been rumoured in April 1932 that manager Curtis had tendered his resignation, but chairman Louis P. Simon recognised his good work over the previous six years and persuaded him to stay.100 Years Of Brentford Brentford FC 1989 0951526200 White Eric 132–135 A run of four successive home Football League draws during the season equalled the club record,Haynes Graham A-Z Of Bees: Brentford Encyclopedia 1998 Yore Publications 1 874427 57 7 Harefield, Middlesex 78 while Billy Lane's seventh and final Brentford hattrick (scored versus Coventry City on 12 September 1931) set a new club record.They played for both: Bristol City https://www.brentfordfc.com/en/news/article/they-played-for-both-bristol-city_66563 9 July 2017 Brentford FC en-gb Reserve team Brentford's reserve team finished as champions of the London Combination for the first time.Haynes 1998 83 The team went undefeated at home from 21 November 1931, setting off a run which extended until 4 November 1933.Haynes 1998 108-110 Ralph Allen captained the team and scored a large percentage of the goals.Haynes 1998 108-110Haynes Coumbe 2006 10 League table 1931–32 Football League Third Division South Third Division South BRE y Results Brentford's goal tally listed first. Legend WinDrawLoss Football League Third Division South No.DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorer(s)129 August 1931Queens Park RangersH1–020,739Robson23 September 1931ThamesA1–14,217Cook35 September 1931Exeter CityA1–47,093Lane49 September 1931ReadingA2–19,155Lane, Foster512 September 1931Coventry CityH4–28,017Lane (3), Foster619 September 1931GillinghamA2–17,225Lane, Foster724 September 1931ReadingH3–08,942Lane (2), Foster826 September 1931Luton TownH1–012,540Burns93 October 1931Cardiff CityA2–39,521Burns, Lane1010 October 1931Northampton TownH2–012,694Lane (pen), Robson1117 October 1931Bristol RoversH4–211,338Burns, Robson (2 pens), Berry1224 October 1931Torquay UnitedA1–14,650Robson (pen)1331 October 1931Clapton OrientH3–011,295Berry (2), Burns147 November 1931Swindon TownA3–16,415Lane, Foster (2)1514 November 1931Norwich CityH0–111,4841621 November 1931Brighton & Hove AlbionA2–19,582Lane, Berry175 December 1931WatfordA4–112,086Robson, Foster, Lane (2)1819 December 1931Bournemouth & Boscombe AthleticA3–15,000Lane, Foster, Burns1925 December 1931FulhamH0–026,1392026 December 1931FulhamA1–229,253Robson212 January 1932Queens Park RangersA2–133,553Lane (2)2213 January 1932Mansfield TownH1–14,902Lane2316 January 1932Exeter CityH2–211,981Lane, Foster2428 January 1932Coventry CityA1–06,172Berry2530 January 1932GillinghamH1–111,361Berry266 February 1932Luton TownA1–17,402Lane2713 February 1932Cardiff CityH2–316,239Crompton, Gibbins2820 February 1932Northampton TownA0–36,5332927 February 1932Bristol RoversA0–26,114305 March 1932Torquay UnitedH3–211,293Webster (og), Burns, Gibbins3112 March 1932Clapton OrientA2–210,700Crompton, Foster3219 March 1932Swindon TownH2–010,179Robson (pen), Foster3325 March 1932Southend UnitedH2–315,237Crompton, Gibbins3426 March 1932Norwich CityA0–110,4223528 March 1932Southend UnitedA0–117,313362 April 1932Brighton & Hove AlbionH2–29,107Gibbins (2)379 April 1932Mansfield TownA0–24,9323813 April 1932Crystal PalaceH1–15,816Lane3916 April 1932WatfordH1–26,723Burns4023 April 1932Crystal PalaceA0–112,1384130 April 1932Bournemouth & Boscombe AthleticH4–25,906Foster (2), Cook, Lane427 May 1932ThamesH1–06,364Robson FA Cup 1931–32 FA Cup RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorer(s)1R28 November 1931Tunbridge Wells RangersA1–15,680Burns1R (replay)2 December 1931Tunbridge Wells RangersH2–110,000Lane (pen), Burns2R12 December 1931Norwich CityH4–117,050Lane (2), Robson, Berry3R9 January 1932Bath CityH2–015,700Lane, Berry4R23 January 1932Manchester CityA1–656,190Lane Sources: Statto, 11v11, 100 Years of BrentfordWhite 1989 371 Playing squad Players' ages are as of the opening day of the 1931–32 season. Pos. Name Nat. Date of birth (age) Signed from Signed in NotesGoalkeepersGKEdward NashENG1931 8 29 1902 4 12 ySwindon Town1930GKDave SmithSCO1931 8 29 1903 7 6 yGillingham1931DefendersDFTom AdamsonSCO1931 8 29 1901 2 12 yBury1929DFBill BannSCO1931 8 29 1902 8 15 yTottenham Hotspur1930DFWilliam HodgeSCO1931 8 29 1904 8 31 yRangers1927DFAlexander StevensonSCO1931 8 29 1903 10 24 yArmadale1927DFGeorge WeeksENG1931 8 29 1902 8 5 ySouthall1929MidfieldersHBJimmy Bain (c)SCO1931 8 29 1899 2 6 yManchester Central1928HBJoe JamesENG1931 8 29 1910 1 13 yBattersea Church1929HBHarry SaltENG1931 8 29 1899 1 20 yCrystal Palace1929HBTeddy WareENG1931 8 29 1906 9 17 yChatham Town1928HBLes WilkinsWAL1931 8 29 1907 1 21 yWest Ham United1931ForwardsFWRalph AllenENG1931 8 29 1906 6 30 yFulham1930FWBill BerryENG1931 8 29 1904 8 18 yGillingham1926FWJackie BurnsENG1931 8 29 1906 11 27 yQueens Park Rangers1931AmateurFWGeorge CookENG1931 8 29 1895 2 27 yTottenham Hotspur1931FWArthur CromptonENG1931 8 29 1903 1 9 ySouthend United1932FWJackie FosterENG1931 8 29 1903 3 21 yBristol City1929FWVivian GibbinsENG1931 8 29 1901 8 10 yClapton1932AmateurFWBilly LaneENG1931 8 29 1904 10 23 yReading1929FWHerbert LawsonENG1931 8 29 1905 4 12 yArsenal1927FWGeorge RobsonENG1931 8 29 1908 6 17 yWest Ham United1931FWBert StephensENG1931 8 29 1909 5 13 yEaling Association1931 Sources: 100 Years of Brentford,White 1989 371 Timeless Bees,Haynes Graham Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006 Coumbe Frank Yore Publications 2006 978-0955294914 Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939Joyce Michael Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 Tony Brown 2012 190589161X Nottingham Coaching staff NameRoleENG Harry CurtisManagerENG Bob KaneTrainerENG Jack CartmellAssistant trainer Statistics Appearances and goals right Nash Hodge Adamson Wilkins Bain (C) Ware Foster Robson Lane Burns Berry Brentford's highest appearance-makers in each position during the Football League season. PosNatNameLeagueFA CupTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGKENGEdward Nash35050400GKSCODave Smith700070DFSCOTom Adamson35050400DFSCOBill Bann400040DFSCOWilliam Hodge29030320DFSCOAlexander Stevenson14020160DFENGGeorge Weeks200020HBSCOJimmy Bain37030400HBENGJoe James502070HBENGHarry Salt13000130HBENGTeddy Ware41050460HBWALLes Wilkins17040210FWENGRalph Allen200020FWENGBill Berry31652368FWENGJackie Burns36752417FWENGGeorge Cook14310153FWENGArthur Crompton123—123FWENGJackie Foster4012504512FWENGVivian Gibbins85—85FWENGBilly Lane3722554227FWENGHerbert Lawson300030FWENGGeorge Robson389514310FWENGBert Stephens200020 Players listed in italics left the club mid-season. Source: 100 Years of BrentfordWhite 1989 371 Goalscorers Pos.NatPlayerFL3FACTotalFWENGBilly Lane22527FWENGJackie Foster12012FWENGGeorge Robson9110FWENGBill Berry628FWENGJackie Burns725FWENGVivian Gibbins5—5FWENGArthur Crompton3—3FWENGGeorge Cook303Opponents101Total681078 Players listed in italics left the club mid-season. Source: 100 Years of BrentfordWhite 1989 371 Amateur international caps Pos.NatPlayerCapsGoalsRefFWENGJackie Burns30England Matches – The Amateurs 1906–1939 http://www.englandfootballonline.com/MatchRsl/MatchRslAm.html 30 October 2016 www.englandfootballonline.comFWENGVivian Gibbins20 Management NameNatFromToRecord All CompsRecord LeaguePWDLW %PWDLW %Harry CurtisENG9 August 19317 May 1932 47 22 11 14|42 19 10 13 Summary Games played 47 (42 Third Division South, 5 FA Cup)Games won 22 (19 Third Division South, 3 FA Cup)Games drawn 11 (10 Third Division South, 1 FA Cup)Games lost 14 (13 Third Division South, 1 FA Cup)Goals scored 78 (68 Third Division South, 10 FA Cup)Goals conceded 61 (52 Third Division South, 9 FA Cup)Clean sheets 10 (9 Third Division South, 1 FA Cup)Biggest league win 3–0 on two occasions; 4–1 versus Watford, 5 December 1931Worst league defeat 3–0 versus Northampton Town, 20 February 1932; 4–1 versus Exeter City, 5 September 1931Most appearances 46, Teddy Ware (41 Third Division South, 5 FA Cup)Top scorer (league) 22, Billy LaneTop scorer (all competitions) 27, Billy Lane Transfers & loans Cricketers are not included in this list. Players transferred inDatePos.NamePrevious clubFeeRef.May 1931FWENG Andy AndersonENG Blyth Spartansn/a8 May 1931 Andrew Anderson, outside-left of Blyth Spartans, by Brentford Daily HeraldMay 1931FWENG Jackie BurnsENG Queens Park RangersAmateurSeasonal Stats – 1931–32 http://www.qprnet.com/uploads/1/2/0/8/120823999/qpr1931.xls 9 May 2018 QPRnetMay 1931FWSCO Malcolm ComrieSCO Denny Hiberniansn/a1 June 1931 On The Wing – Latest Movements Of Players The Athletic NewsMay 1931FWSCO Johnny McPheeENG Sunderlandn/a16 May 1931 Brentford have signed on J. McPhee, a 19-year-old outside-right from Sunderland Daily HeraldMay 1931GKSCO Dave SmithENG GillinghamFreeArgus 8 May 1931 I note that Thames have engaged Martin Woosnam (half-back) and F. J. McDonough (goalkeeper), whom Brentford placed on the free transfer list last week Brentford & Chiswick TimesAugust 1931FWENG George CookENG Tottenham Hotspurn/aAugust 1931FWS. FieldusENG Millwalln/a12 August 1931 Brentford have signed S. Fieldus, inside-forward, last season with Millwall Daily HeraldAugust 1931HBENG Cecil SmithENG Brentford MarketFree28 August 1931 Brentford have signed C. S. Smith, inside left of Brentford Market F.C, as a professional Daily Herald1931LHENG Albert WoodsENG Gillinghamn/aOn This Day https://www.gillinghamfootballclub.com/news/2012/july/on-this-day2/ 14 November 2022 www.gillinghamfootballclub.com en-gb11 February 1932FWENG Vivian GibbinsENG ClaptonAmateurHaynes Coumbe 2006 64February 1932FWENG Arthur CromptonENG Southend Unitedn/aHaynes Coumbe 2006 42Players transferred outDatePos.NameSubsequent clubFeeRef.August 1931FWENG Cecil BlakemoreENG Norwich City£20014 August 1931 Brentford Ready. To Fight All The Way For Promotion. The Season's Prospects. Promise Of Brilliant Attack And Sound Defence. The Brentford & Chiswick TimesPlayers releasedDatePos.NameSubsequent clubJoin dateRef.May 1932FWENG Andy Andersonn/an/aMay 1932DFSCO Bill BannENG Bristol Rovers4 June 1932May 1932FWSCO Malcolm ComrieENG Manchester CityJuly 1932Matthews Tony Manchester City: Player by Player 21 November 2013 Amberley Publishing Limited 9781445617374 enMay 1932FWENG George CookWAL Colwyn Bay United1932Haynes Coumbe 2006 39May 1932HBENG Reginald DaviesENG Mansfield Town1932Haynes Coumbe 2006 45-46May 1932FWENG Vivian GibbinsENG Bristol Rovers9 June 193210 June 1932 Gibbins Leaves The "Bees" The Brentford & Chiswick TimesMay 1932GKENG Edward NashENG Crystal PalaceAugust 1932Haynes Coumbe 2006 114May 1932HBENG Harry SaltENG WalsallMay 193224 May 1932 J. Cunningham, the Queens Park Rangers' goalkeeper, and H. Salt, a Brentford half-back, have been signed by Walsall Daily HeraldMay 1932FWSCO David SherlawSCO St Johnstone6 July 1932Litster John Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players PM Publications NorwichMay 1932GKSCO Dave SmithSCO Nithsdale Wanderers1932Haynes Coumbe 2006 147May 1932DFENG George WeeksENG WatfordJuly 1932Player: George Bartholomew Weeks https://www.watfordfcarchive.co.uk/player/george-weeks 28 April 2024 Watford Football Club Archive enMay 1932FWWAL Les WilkinsENG Swindon Town25 August 1932Swindon Town FC – Profile – Les Wilkins https://townenders.com/profile.php?person_code=WILKINSL 27 December 2024 TownEnders.com References Category:Brentford F.C. seasons Brentford