1937–38 Brentford F.C. season

English football team season January 2025 November 2016 Brentford 1937–38 Harry Curtis Louis P. Simon Griffin Park First Division 6th FA Cup Sixth round Empire Exhibition Trophy Quarter-final McCulloch (26) McCulloch (29) 37,586 14,609 23,335 _red_stripes _redstripes2 _red_stripes _whitesides _redtop_2whitestripes 000000 000000 1936–37 1938–39 During the 1937–38 English football season, Brentford competed in the Football League First Division. In the league, the Bees matched the previous season's finish of 6th and advanced to the 6th round of the FA Cup for the first time in club history. In 2013, the Brentford supporters voted 1937–38 as the club's second-best season.Brentford http://www.fl125.co.uk/brentford dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160310181300/http://fl125.co.uk/brentford 10 March 2016 22 May 2016 Football League 125 Season summary As in the past two off-seasons, Brentford manager Harry Curtis elected to bring in youngsters to supplement his squad, with left half Tally Sneddon and forwards George Eastham and Maurice Edelston being the only new outfield summer signings that would appear during the season.White 1989 157-161 Joe Crozier was signed to back up goalkeeper Jim Mathieson.White 1989 157-161 Despite an opening-day defeat to Bolton Wanderers (which left Brentford bottom of the First Division), the team rallied in mid-September 1937.White 1989 157-161 With forward David McCulloch in outstanding goalscoring form, the Bees went on a six-match undefeated run, which took them from 13th to the top of the table on 16 October.Brentford results for the 1937–1938 season http://www.statto.com/football/teams/brentford/1937-1938/results live https://web.archive.org/web/20160814052457/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/brentford/1937-1938/results 14 August 2016 30 June 2016 Statto.com With Bobby Reid and Billy Scott also supplementing McCulloch's goals up front, Brentford remained unmoved from the top of the table between 30 September 1937 and 19 February 1938. During the run, Brentford advanced to the sixth round of the FA Cup for the first time in club history and exited after a 3–0 defeat to Preston North End,Haynes 1998 48 which was played in front of a then-club record crowd of 37,586 at Griffin Park. Brentford won just four of the final 16 matches of the season and finished in 6th place, which matched the previous season's position.Brentford results for the 1936–1937 season http://www.statto.com/football/teams/brentford/1936-1937/results live https://web.archive.org/web/20160315202616/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/brentford/1936-1937/results 15 March 2016 30 June 2016 Statto.com The Bees took part in the one-off Empire Exhibition Trophy after the season, replacing Arsenal (who had dropped out of the competition), but the team fell at the first hurdle, with a 1–0 defeat to Heart of Midlothian at Ibrox.Haynes 1998 46 In 2013, the Brentford supporters voted 1937–38 as the club's second-best season. League table 1937–38 Football League First Division First Division BRE y Results Brentford's goal tally listed first. Legend WinDrawLoss Football League First Division No.DateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorer(s)128 August 1937Bolton WanderersA0–231,57221 September 1937Preston North EndH2–121,228W. Scott, Reid34 September 1937Huddersfield TownH2–026,762McCulloch, McKenzie46 September 1937Preston North EndA1–121,746McCulloch511 September 1937EvertonA0–336,038616 September 1937BlackpoolH2–414,816W. Scott, McCulloch718 September 1937Wolverhampton WanderersH2–128,945McCulloch (2)820 September 1937BlackpoolA1–120,732McCulloch925 September 1937Leicester CityA1–023,416McCulloch102 October 1937SunderlandH4–035,584W. Scott, McCulloch (2), Reid119 October 1937Derby CountyA3–119,621McCulloch, Reid (2)1216 October 1937Charlton AthleticH5–234,861McCulloch (4), Reid1323 October 1937ChelseaA1–256,810Smith1430 October 1937PortsmouthH2–024,138Holliday, W. Scott156 November 1937LiverpoolA4–330,492Reid (3), McCulloch1613 November 1937MiddlesbroughH3–325,682W. Scott (2), Reid1720 November 1937Grimsby TownA1–013,206McCulloch1827 November 1937West Bromwich AlbionH0–216,702194 December 1937Stoke CityA0–311,9702011 December 1937Leeds UnitedH1–118,184McCulloch2118 December 1937BirminghamA0–022,5312225 December 1937Manchester CityA2–037,478McKenzie (pen), Reid2327 December 1937Manchester CityH2–133,887W. Scott, Reid241 January 1938Bolton WanderersH1–123,210Reid2515 January 1938Huddersfield TownA3–011,969Reid, Holliday, McCulloch2626 January 1938EvertonH3–016,917McCulloch, W. Scott, Hopkins2729 January 1938Wolverhampton WanderersA1–235,989McCulloch285 February 1938Leicester CityH1–121,309McCulloch2916 February 1938SunderlandA0–118,9703019 February 1938Derby CountyH2–320,561McKenzie (2 pens)3126 February 1938Charlton AthleticA0–135,572329 March 1938ChelseaH1–120,401Hopkins3312 March 1938PortsmouthA1–423,366Reid3419 March 1938LiverpoolH1–317,754Hopkins3526 March 1938MiddlesbroughA1–029,339Hopkins362 April 1938Grimsby TownH6–117,994Edelston, McCulloch (2), Reid (2), McAloon379 April 1938West Bromwich AlbionA3–423,602McCulloch (2), McAloon3815 April 1938ArsenalA2–051,299McAloon, Hopkins3916 April 1938Stoke CityH0–021,8854018 April 1938ArsenalH3–034,601McCulloch, McAloon, Reid4123 April 1938Leeds UnitedA0–417,8404230 April 1938BirminghamH1–214,609McAloon FA Cup 1937–38 FA Cup RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceScorer(s)3R8 January 1938FulhamH3–129,867Hindson (og), McCulloch (2)4R22 January 1938PortsmouthH2–136,718Wilson, McCulloch5R12 February 1938Manchester UnitedH2–027,147Holliday, Reid6R5 March 1938Preston North EndH0–337,586 Empire Exhibition Trophy Empire Exhibition Trophy RoundDateOpponentVenueResultAttendanceNotesQF1 June 1938Heart of MidlothianN0–146,000Match played at Ibrox Stadium, Glasgow. Sources: Statto, 11v11, 100 Years of Brentford,100 Years Of Brentford Brentford FC 1989 0951526200 White Eric 374 A-Z Of Bees,Haynes Graham A-Z Of Bees: Brentford Encyclopedia 1998 Yore Publications 1 874427 57 7 Harefield, Middlesex 15 London Hearts Playing squad Players' ages are as of the opening day of the 1937–38 season. Pos. Name Nat. Date of birth (age) Signed from Signed in NotesGoalkeepersGKJoe CrozierSCO1937 8 28 1914 12 2 yEast Fife1937GKJames MathiesonSCO1937 8 28 1904 5 10 yMiddlesbrough1934DefendersDFArthur BatemanENG1937 8 28 1909 4 1 ySouthend United1934DFBuster BrownENG1937 8 28 1910 9 6 yHuddersfield Town1937DFGeorge PoyserENG1937 8 28 1910 2 6 yPort Vale1934DFJoe WilsonENG1937 8 28 1911 9 29 ySouthend United1935MidfieldersHBJoe James (c)ENG1937 8 28 1910 1 13 yBattersea Church1929HBDuncan McKenzieSCO1937 8 28 1912 8 10 yAlbion Rovers1932HBArchie ScottSCO1936 8 29 1905 7 22 yDerby County1934HBTally SneddonSCO1937 8 28 1914 4 1 yFalkirk1937ForwardsFWGeorge EasthamENG1937 8 28 1914 8 13 yBolton Wanderers1937FWMaurice EdelstonENG1937 8 28 1918 4 27 yWimbledon1937AmateurFWJack HollidayENG1937 8 28 1908 12 19 yMiddlesbrough1932FWIdris HopkinsWAL1937 8 28 1910 10 11 yCrystal Palace1932FWGerry McAloonSCO1937 8 28 1916 9 13 ySt Francis1934FWDavid McCullochSCO1937 8 28 1912 10 5 yHeart of Midlothian1935FWBobby ReidSCO1937 8 28 1911 2 19 yHamilton Academical1936FWBilly ScottENG1937 8 28 1907 12 6 yMiddlesbrough1932FWLes SmithENG1937 8 28 1918 3 13 yPetersham1934 Sources: 100 Years of Brentford, 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 CurtisManagerSCO Jimmy BainAssistant ManagerENG Bob KaneTrainerENG Jack CartmellAssistant TrainerENG Fred KeatchSecretary Statistics Appearances and goals right Crozier Brown Bateman McKenzie James (c) Sneddon Hopkins Eastham McCulloch Scott Reid Brentford's highest appearance-makers in each position during the Football League season. PosNatNameLeagueFA CupEmpire Exh.TrophyTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsGKSCOJoe Crozier3504010400GKSCOJames Mathieson70000070DFENGArthur Bateman3104010360DFENGBuster Brown4104010460DFENGGeorge Poyser1600010170DFENGJoe Wilson1502100171HBENGJoe James3504010400HBSCODuncan McKenzie3142000334HBSCOArchie Scott10000010HBSCOTally Sneddon3904010440FWENGGeorge Eastham3801010400FWENGMaurice Edelston21000021FWENGJack Holliday824100123FWWALIdris Hopkins3153010355FWSCOGerry McAloon75001085FWSCODavid McCulloch412633104529FWSCOBobby Reid401741104518FWENGBilly Scott2984000338FWENGLes Smith1511000161 Players listed in italics left the club mid-season. Source: 100 Years of Brentford Goalscorers Pos.NatPlayerFL1FACEETTotalFWSCODavid McCulloch263029FWSCOBobby Reid171018FWENGBilly Scott8008FWWALIdris Hopkins5005FWSCOGerry McAloon5005HBSCODuncan McKenzie4004FWENGJack Holliday2103FWENGMaurice Edelston1001FWENGLes Smith1001FWENGJoe Wilson0101Opponents0101Total697076 Players listed in italics left the club mid-season. Source: 100 Years of Brentford International caps Full Pos.NatPlayerCapsGoalsRefHBSCODuncan McKenzie10Duncan McKenzie http://www.11v11.com/players/duncan-mckenzie-46673/ 23 May 2016 11v11.comFWWALIdris Hopkins20Dai Hopkins http://www.11v11.com/players/dai-hopkins-33258/ 23 May 2016 11v11.comFWSCODavid McCulloch12David McCulloch http://www.11v11.com/players/david-mcculloch-171036/ 23 May 2016 11v11.comFWSCOBobby Reid20Robert Reid http://www.11v11.com/players/robert-reid-171572/ 23 May 2016 11v11.com Amateur Pos.NatPlayerCapsGoalsRefFWENGMaurice Edelston11England Matches – The Amateurs 1906–1939 http://www.englandfootballonline.com/MatchRsl/MatchRslAm.html 30 October 2016 www.englandfootballonline.com Management NameNatFromToRecord All CompsRecord LeaguePWDLW %PWDLW %Harry CurtisENG28 August 193730 April 1938 47 21 9 17|42 18 9 15 Summary Games played 47 (42 First Division, 4 FA Cup, 1 Empire Exhibition Trophy)Games won 21 (18 First Division, 3 FA Cup, 0 Empire Exhibition Trophy)Games drawn 9 (9 First Division, 0 FA Cup, 0 Empire Exhibition Trophy)Games lost 17 (15 First Division, 1 FA Cup, 1 Empire Exhibition Trophy)Goals scored 76 (69 First Division, 7 FA Cup, 0 Empire Exhibition Trophy)Goals conceded 65 (59 First Division, 5 FA Cup, 1 Empire Exhibition Trophy)Clean sheets 14 (13 First Division, 1 FA Cup, 0 Empire Exhibition Trophy)Biggest league win 6–1 versus Grimsby Town, 2 April 1938Worst league defeat 4–0 versus Leeds United, 23 April 1938Most appearances 46, Buster Brown (41 First Division, 4 FA Cup, 1 Empire Exhibition Trophy)Top scorer (league) 26, David McCullochTop scorer (all competitions) 29, David McCulloch Transfers & loans Cricketers are not included in this list. Players transferred inDatePos.NamePrevious clubFeeRef.11 May 1937GKSCO Joe CrozierSCO East Fife£1,000Litster John Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players PM Publications NorwichMay 1937FWENG George EasthamENG Bolton Wanderers£4,0005683 George Eastham 9 June 2016May 1937FWENG Len TownsendENG Hayesn/a19823 Len Townsend 9 June 201625 June 1937HBSCO Tally SneddonSCO Falkirk£4,00030 October 1937GKENG Ted GaskellENG Buxton£500Brentford Football Supporters And Social Club Official Handbook – 1949–50 1949 30December 1937FWENG Maurice EdelstonENG WimbledonAmateur5722 Maurice Edelston 9 June 20161937HBIRE 1783 Vic AickenIRE 1783 Glentoran£1,000Haynes Coumbe 2006 81937DFSCO Doug AndersonSCO Hiberniann/aHaynes Coumbe 2006 111937FWSCO Magnus MowattSCO Clyden/a1937HBENG Les Sintonn/an/aBrentford Football Club Handbook – 1937–38 1937 35February 1938FWENG George WilkinsENG Hayesn/aHaynes Coumbe 2006 168Players releasedDatePos.NameSubsequent clubJoin dateRef.May 1938DFENG George DumbrellRetiredHaynes Coumbe 2006 50-51May 1938GKSCO James MathiesonSCO Queen of the South1 June 1938May 1938FWSCO Magnus MowattENG Lincoln City1938May 1938HBSCO Joe MurraySCO Partick Thistle2 June 1938May 1938HBSCO Archie ScottRetiredHaynes Coumbe 2006 142May 1938HBENG Les SintonENG Gatesheadn/a Notes References Category:Brentford F.C. seasons Brentford