Sheff Wed Res Games at Bramall Lane

[ForestMick]

I have a programme from a Sheff Wendy reserve game from 1922, played at Bramall Lane. The Mrs and her dad are Wendy fans, and they did the Hillsborough ground tour last year. They were told by the old guy taking the tour that Wendy used to play their reserve games at Bramhall Lane, but they can't remember why. Can anybody tell me why this was? Certainly couldn't see it happening today!! Cheers, Mick.
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[sharrowblade]

Apparently, the local pig farmer who owned Hillsborough, (The Owlerton Piggery) visited the local meat market once a fortnight, this enabled him to clear the pitch of pigs for a few hours and thus allowed the first team to play.

However, this courtesy didn't extend to the reserves.
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[tcno10]

ForestMick wrote:

I have a programme from a Sheff Wendy reserve game from 1922, played at Bramhall Lane. The Mrs and her dad are Wendy fans, and they did the Hillsborough ground tour last year. They were told by the old guy taking the tour that Wendy used to play their reserve games at Bramhall Lane, but they can't remember why. Can anybody tell me why this was? Certainly couldn't see it happening today!! Cheers, Mick.

as Bramall Lane was used mainly for Cricket , the winter months often meant little turnover in terms of gate receipts at Sheff Utd so Wednesday reserves at least ensured there was a decent crowd every week .
That said most reserves were still played at H'Boro.

[sharrowblade]

tcno10 wrote:

as Bramall Lane was used mainly for Cricket , the winter months often meant little turnover in terms of gate receipts at Sheff Utd so Wednesday reserves at least ensured there was a decent crowd every week . That said most reserves were still played at H'Boro.

It depended who the 'Massive' were playing.
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[sharrowblade]

Is it a United programme cover, like the one below?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sharrowblade/6716888481/in/set-72157628387967283

This is a Wharncliffe Charity Cup Game between Wendy and Donny, courtesy of forum member treble99.

It was a reserve team competition for the Sheffield clubs and local sides and many of the finals were held at United, (after we had failed dismally...again)
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[ForestMick]

Yes, this is it, Sheff Wendy reserves v Barnsley reserves, 20th March, 1922. The cover threw me at first, I thought somebody had taped parts of 2 programmes together!
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[sharrowblade]

Yes, it's a Wharncliffe Charity Cup game.

Mick could I ask you for a scan of the cover, for the old website.

Any help would be much appreciated.

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best regards, Sharrowblade
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[ForestMick]

sharrowblade wrote:

Yes, it's a Wharncliffe Charity Cup game. Mick could I ask you for a scan of the cover, for the old website. Any help would be much appreciated. [email protected] best regards, Sharrowblade

Of course you can, no problem, on its way.
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[sharrowblade]

Many Thanks Mick, a nice addition to the website. Top man.

www.flickr.com/photos/sharrowblade/6959378275/in/set-72157628387967283
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