John Marsh

1842-1879 (Age 32 )

Sheffield Foot Ball Club

Hallam & Stumperlowe Club

Mackenzie F.C

The Wednesday

Thurlstone Palace F.C

Clubs…

Utility player (weren’t they all in those days…) Marsh not only plays pivotal roles in the establishment of the ‘Club’ & the highly influential Football Association of…

…he’ll also find the precious time in 1867 to start a little club by the name of…

The Wednesday

“…Arguably the most important individual of the club’s fledgling years…”

Is selected (…by himself…) to be their very first captain…

…& their very first captain to hold a trophy…

the cracking…

Cromwell Cup

…of February 1868

…very narrowly getting the better of …

Garrick

1-0

…over at billowy…

Bramall Lane