1888–89 Eastville Rovers F.C. season

November 2017 October 2019 Eastville Rovers 1888–89 Captain Fred Channing Gloucestershire Challenge Cup Winners 1887–88 1889–90 The 1888–89 season was the sixth to be played by the team that is now known as Bristol Rovers, and their fifth playing under the name Eastville Rovers. It was significant as being the first season in which the club won a trophy, taking the Gloucestershire Cup title in just the second year of the tournament's existence. Season review thumb|upright|Legendary cricketer W.G. Grace refereed Rovers' match against Wick & Doynton Before the season began, Fred Channing was re-elected as club captain, with W.J. Somerton continuing in his role of vice captain. S. Burgess and W. Braund were re-elected as second XI captain and vice captain respectively, and W.S. Perrin was confirmed as the club's secretary and treasurer.https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18880713/007/0003 Athletics 13 July 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 31 October 2017 The start of the second Gloucestershire Cup tournament was deferred until January due to some clubs being unhappy with the interference the competition had caused with the regular club match schedule the previous season.https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18880904/008/0003 Athletics 4 September 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 31 October 2017 The draw for the first round of the Cup was made on the 13 December. Eleven teams entered the competition this year, four more than in its inaugural season, and Eastville Rovers were paired with St Agnes in one of three ties in the opening round. The other fixtures were Warmley v Old Boys, Q.E.H. (who had been known as Globe F.C. until this season) and Clifton v St George. Southville, Wick & Doynton, St Simon, Kingswood, and Craigmore College were all given byes to the second round.https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881214/018/0006 Athletics 14 December 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 2017 Rovers were victorious against St Agnes, earning them a second-round tie against tournament newcomers Wick & Doynton. This game was played in Warmley, and refereed by world-famous cricketer W. G. Grace, but following a 2–1 defeat to the Eastville club the home team appealed the result, claiming that proper procedures hadn't been followed when appointing the match official.https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000035/18890218/210/0006 Athletics 18 February 1889 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 8 November 2017 The Gloucestershire FA upheld the complaint and the game was replayed two weeks after the original tie with a new referee taking charge.https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18890227/136/0003 Athletics 27 February 1889 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 11 November 2017 The standard of the officiating of the replayed match was the subject of some criticism, both by the local press and the crowd in attendance on the day, but the outcome was an identical result to when the game was played originally.https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000035/18890304/025/0003 Athletics 4 March 1889 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 8 November 2017 A goalless draw against Kingswood in the semi-final led to a replay on the Chequers Ground, which looked like ending in another stalemate until Walter Perrin grabbed a late winner for Eastville. This earned them their first appearance in the final, where they would face pre-match favourites, and one of the strongest teams in the Bristol area, Warmley. Perrin was again the hero in the final, scoring the only goal at the St George Cricket & Football Club in front of an estimated 3,000 spectators.https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000035/18890408/020/0003 Athletics 8 April 1889 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 2 November 2017 Results First team Gloucestershire Cup RoundDateOpponentVenueResultScorersNotes126 January 1889St AgnesAshley Hill, BristolWon 3–1Higgins (2), LaurieByrne & Jay (2003), p.31https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000035/18890128/206/0006 Athletics 28 January 1889 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 8 November 2017216 February 1889Wick & DoyntonWarmley, GloucestershireWon 2–1Higgins, Attewell2 (replay)2 March 1889Wick & DoyntonWarmley, GloucestershireWon 2–1Attewell, PerrinSemi-final16 March 1889KingswoodThe Downs, BristolDrew 0–0 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18890318/075/0006 Athletics 18 March 1889 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 2017Semi-final (replay)30 March 1889KingswoodKingswood, BristolWon 1–0Perrinhttps://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000035/18890401/064/0006 Athletics 1 April 1889 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 8 November 2017Final6 April 1889WarmleySt George, BristolWon 1–0Perrin Club matches DateOpponentVenueResultScorersNotes29 September 1888KingswoodKingswood, BristolWon 8–0Taylor (2), Hodgson (3), Cade (3)https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881002/010/0003 Athletics 2 October 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 31 October 20176 October 1888WarmleyThe Downs, BristolWon 3–1 Higgins, Taylor 2https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18880831/006/0003 Athletics 31 August 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 31 October 201713 October 1888St GeorgeSt George, BristolWon 2–0Laurie, Perrinhttps://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881012/007/0003 Fixtures for to-morrow 12 October 1888 Bristol Mercury & Western Daily Press 6 oct 1888 British Newspaper Archive subscription 31 October 2017https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881015/020/0006 Athletics 15 October 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 31 October 201720 October 1888Old Boys, Q.E.H.Three Acres, BristolWon 9–1 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881019/014/0006 Fixtures for to-morrow 19 October 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 31 October 2017https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000035/18881022/019/0006 Athletics 22 October 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 9 November 20173 November 1888CliftonGloucestershire County GroundLost 0–3 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001613/18880928/108/0005 Prospects of the Season 28 September 1888 Western Chronicle British Newspaper Archive subscription 31 October 2017https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881102/017/0006 Fixtures for to-morrow 2 November 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 2017https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000035/18881105/003/0003 Athletics 5 November 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 9 November 201710 November 1888Swindon TownSwindon, Wiltshire Lost 0-7https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881109/024/0006 Athletics 4 May 1889 Swindon Advertiser British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 20171 December 1888CliftonGloucestershire County GroundDrew 3–3Taylor, Higgins, Horseyhttps://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000986/18881127/103/0008 Football 27 November 1888 Athletic News British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 2017https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881203/005/0003 Athletics 3 December 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 201715 December 1888St GeorgeSt George, BristolDrew 0–0 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000264/18881215/018/0006 Local Athletic Fixtures–To-Day 15 December 1888 Western Daily Press British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 2017https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881218/009/0003 Athletics 18 December 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 201722 December 1888KingswoodThe Downs, Bristol https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881221/009/0003 Athletics 21 December 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 201729 December 1888Old Boys, Q.E.H. Won 3-1 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000986/18881224/077/0007 Football Fixtures 24 December 1888 Athletic News and Bristol Mercury 1st January 1889 British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 20175 January 1889WarmleyWarmley, GloucestershireLost 1–3Higginshttps://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0001444/18890109/040/0004 Football 9 January 1889 Weston-super-Mare Gazette and General Advertiser British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 2017https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000035/18890107/026/0003 Athletics 7 January 1889 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 9 November 201712 January 1889St GeorgeSt George, BristolDrew 3–3 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/BL/0000035/18890114/083/0005 Athletics 14 January 1889 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 9 November 201719 January 1889SouthvilleThree Acres Won 1–0 Channing see Western daily press 23 Jan 18899 February 1889Swindon TownGloucestershire County GroundWon 6–1Taylor (3), Perrin (2), Francishttps://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000893/18890209/046/0003 Matches for this day (Saturday) 9 February 1889 Sporting Life British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 2017https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18890211/218/0006 Athletics 11 February 1889 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 8 November 2017 Second team DateOpponentVenueResultScorersNotes29 September 1888Kingswood second XIThe Downs, BristolWon 2–1Farrell (2)13 October 1888St SimonThe Downs, BristolWon 4–1Moorhouse (2), Wicks, Ashley20 October 1888Old Boys, Q.E.H. 2nd XIThe Downs, BristolWon 1–0 27 October 1888St George ReservesSt George, BristolLost 2–5 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881026/005/0003 Fixtures for to-morrow 26 October 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 25 October 2017https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881029/006/0003 Athletics 29 October 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 25 October 201710 November 1888St George ReservesSt George, BristolLost 0-4 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881109/024/0006 Athletics 9 November 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 2017https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881112/005/0003 Athletics 12 November 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 201717 November 1888Kingswood CongregationalKingswood, BristolLost 0-5 see Western Daily Press 20 11 1888 https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881117/020/0006 Athletics 17 November 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 201724 November 1888St George ReservesThree Acres, BristolLost 0-3 One goal was disputedhttps://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/viewer/bl/0000035/18881128/019/0006 Athletics 28 November 1888 Bristol Mercury British Newspaper Archive subscription 1 November 20171 December 1888St ThomasThree Acres, BristolWon 15–0Lane (3), Ashley (3), Welham (3), Rodburn (2), Laurie (2), Poulson, Smith15 December 1888St George ReservesThree Acres, BristolLost 1–6 St George played with 10 men22 December 1888Kingswood second XIKingswood, Bristol 5 January 1889St SimonEastville Park, BristolWon 3–1A. Laurie, Smith9 February 1889DolphinThe Downs, BristolDrew 1–1 Statistics Friendly matches are not included in this section. + Match recordCompetitionHomeAwayTotalPWDLFAPWDLFAPWDLFAGloucestershire Cup101000440072541072 + GoalscorersPlayerGoalsLeagueCupTotalBill Higgins–33Walter Perrin–33Albert Attwell–22Frank Laurie–11 Cumulative record The total cumulative record of Eastville Rovers up to the end of the 1888–89 season is shown below. This is calculated by adding the numbers in the section above to the total games played last season. Friendly matches are not included in this table, and games held at neutral venues are considered to have been played away from home. As of the summer of 1889, Rovers' competitive matches had all been played in the Gloucestershire Cup. + Match recordCompetitionHomeAwayTotalPWDLFAPWDLFAPWDLFAGloucestershire Cup201114440072641186 References 30em Bibliography Byrne Stephen Jay Mike Bristol Rovers Football Club: The Definitive History 1883–2003 2003 Tempus Stroud 0-7524-2717-2 Category:Bristol Rovers F.C. seasons Eastville Rovers