The Sheffield Foot Ball Club…
1873… Participate in the F.A Cup for the first time, their first ever tie in the competition being won after a re-play & the toss of a coin against the somewhat brutal if ultimately a little unfortunate…
“…It was our mis-fortune to meet them in the English Cup-Tie at Shrewsbury where we had two men damaged & the referee stopped the game ten minutes from time. After the match, the Wanderer’s captain suggested tossing for the tie. I agreed & thankfully we won - If you’re wondering what happened to the lucky penny - I have it, still! ”
…making it the only instance of an F.A Cup tie being settled in such displeasing a manner…
Shropshire Wanderers
H.W Chambers,
Sheffield Captain
1878… Eliminate old pals Notts County whilst progressing all the way to the Cup’s 4th Round, where they’ll eventually lose…
…to those perennial Cup Winners…
3-0
The Wanderers
…down at the old Kennington Oval…
1880… Equal their record run to the F.A Cup’s Fourth Round before departing in disgrace with a disqualification against their good name for refusing to take part “…in defiance of the referee’s instruction…” in a period of Extra-Time following a Two-All draw with the famous…
Forest
…of Nottingham…
“ Sorry ref, we’ve a train to catch…”
Peep! PEEP!!
