Memory Lane Old Photos of Southend United.

[Crowstone Crevette]

H G Stennett (Henry, but called Harry) was listed as being from the Bath/Bristol area for most of his refereeing career. Previously a head in Bath, he moved to Leigh and was Head at Fairfax before taking a (small) step up the ladder to Head at Belfairs. Died 6 years ago at the age of 96.
Football League linesman for 11 years.

@Mick He was Deputy Head at Belfairs when I first started there. He moved to Fairfax to gain his promotion to Headship. Then returned a few years later to Belfairs as Head Master and I believe ended his career there. He lived in Berkeley Gardens in Leigh.

 

[B.B.The Legend Lives On.]

I had the pleasure of being caned by him at Belfairs, six of the best. I had stuffed those green paper towels from the toilets down the back of my underpants. I got away with it last time and didn't feel a thing, despite my OUCH's. This time he must have sussed something, as the last two he caned me on the top of my legs at the back. The OUCH's were real, as I nearly jumped through the roof. It also left me with cut marks that stung like mad for about a week. Not allowed nowadays of course. The funny thing was is that I was innocent. The lads that did the crime gave my name as I messed about a bit, so it would be believable. I told Mr Stennett it wasn't me, and he didn't believe me. He told me to give a name who did it then. I refused to grass, and got the punishment. Lol.

I definitely feel your pain back in the day, possibly around 1964 at Great Wakering Secondary School I was given 4 strokes of the cain by a Mrs Blair she hit me so hard and low on the back of my legs that she made the scar on my right leg bleed. Needless to say my Mum was NOT a happy bunny These days you would get 5 years for doing this type of thing. Did I deserve it Yes more than likely

 

[Bedbugs]

Hi, Scunny fan in peace!

My Grandad Harry Johnson played for the Shrimpers for a couple of seasons between 1934 and 1936. Indeed, he was the clubs leading goalscorer during the 34/35 season.

I've recently been going through his old scrap book and I've attached a few photos that may be of interest

I think the first photo may have been taken at the Kursaal Stadium?


The following were taken on the 29/8/34 vs Aldershot




1930'3 humour!




I'm pleased to see that your club is now in better hands. We only know too well the damage a terrible owner can do. Hopefully, we'll eventually meet again back in the EFL.

Good luck for the rest of the season

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

Was at a quiz night recently at the Essex Bowling club in Imperial Avenue. A fair number of the SUFC history books mention that Bob Jack our first manager was a pretty useful bowls player. So he was

 

[Whispering Bob]

Apologies if this has been put up before, but I do feel its 'of the moment'. Saturday's guest of honour, plus the opening scorer's dad, both feature in a game that had everything (in fact Nelse looked quite sprightly).

Special prize to those who can name the commentator ;

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

@fbm The ref in the Borough Comb V Southend District must be the Stennett who was Head Master at Belfairs High School for Boys when I was there. His claim to fame, so he regularly told us, was that he once sent Malcolm Allison off!

He told us once during a lesson, that he was a linesman in a European cup winners cup game, when Eusebio was playing!.

 

[Mick]

He told us once during a lesson, that he was a linesman in a European cup winners cup game, when Eusebio was playing!.

Presumably:

"1963 Benfica v Dukla Prague Referees Memorabilia: Nice lot from English linesman who officiated this quarter final. Benfica went on to the final at Wembley of this European Cup competition. Includes an autograph book with a single page not back to back of the Benfica players including Eusebio plus the Dukla team on one page. C/W gifts from the clubs which include badges pennants Benfica card with team group medal flight tickets next days paper metal Benfica cigarette case and a lot more.

Sold for £120.00"

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Southend United 2 v Liverpool 3​

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FA Cup 3rd round replay. Roots Hall. Wed 8 Jan 1958 at 14:00 UK local time.

• Harry Threadgold
• Arthur Williamson
• Sandy Anderson
• Jim Duthie
• Jimmy Stirling
• Ray Smith
• Errol Crossan
• Sammy McCrory
• Roy Hollis
• Kevin Baron
• Johnny McGuigan.

The first game was played 4 days earlier on the 4th January at Anfield. It ended 1-1.
We scored both goals, Lol. Ray Smith with an O.G. on 33 minutes. Johnny McGuigan equalising on 69 minutes. The crowd was 43,454.
So Southend United did well to earn the replay.


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[Stubb]

Southend United 2 v Liverpool 3​

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FA Cup 3rd round replay. Roots Hall. Wed 8 Jan 1958 at 14:00 UK local time.

• Harry Threadgold
• Arthur Williamson
• Sandy Anderson
• Jim Duthie
• Jimmy Stirling
• Ray Smith
• Errol Crossan
• Sammy McCrory
• Roy Hollis
• Kevin Baron
• Johnny McGuigan.

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One of my first games. Great match

 

[Zeuss]

One of my first games. Great match

Yes . On a Wednesday afternoon you should have been at school—like me .

 

[Tommy2holes]

Southend United 2 v Liverpool 3​

​

FA Cup 3rd round replay. Roots Hall. Wed 8 Jan 1958 at 14:00 UK local time.

• Harry Threadgold
• Arthur Williamson
• Sandy Anderson
• Jim Duthie
• Jimmy Stirling
• Ray Smith
• Errol Crossan
• Sammy McCrory
• Roy Hollis
• Kevin Baron
• Johnny McGuigan.

The first game was played 4 days earlier on the 4th January at Anfield. It ended 1-1.
We scored both goals, Lol. Ray Smith with an O.G. on 33 minutes. Johnny McGuigan equalising on 69 minutes. The crowd was 43,454.
So Southend United did well to earn the replay.


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What was the crowd for this one?

 

[WickfordShrimper]

What was the crowd for this one?

20,000 that day at the Hall

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

20,000 that day at the Hall

@Tommy2holes The attendance that day (Wednesday afternoon 8th January 1958) was actually 16,655.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

I found more on the Southend 2-3 Liverpool FA Cup replay. 1958.

I like it that Southend were the better side up to 70 minutes.

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

Yes . On a Wednesday afternoon you should have been at school—like me .

and me!

 

[graingerroad54]

I found more on the Southend 2-3 Liverpool FA Cup replay. 1958.

I like it that Southend were the better side up to 70 minutes.

Ross Hall @ Roots Hall!

 

[graingerroad54]

Ross Hall @ Roots Hall!

2-1 up at the start of the second half Roy with just the keeper to beat put his shot wide

 

[LCBB72]

He told us once during a lesson, that he was a linesman in a European cup winners cup game, when Eusebio was playing!.

I saw a Chelsea programe , Chelsea v Blackburn Rovers 1963/64 and a H Stennet of Bristol was a linesman . At Belfairs when the school broke up for Easter the masters used to play the school and Stennet used to be referee all dressed in his referee clobber . I remember Trevor Roberts playing for the masters and hitting a great 35 yard goal .

 

[Redbridge Blue]

I know this is not photo related but I couldn't resist posting it.

Was taking a look at the British Newspaper Archives and found this advert from June 1910. Apologies if it has been posted before.

 

[LBBlue]

This popped up in Facebook:



It’s easy to work out who we are playing against and when. There were lots of comments about it being rather wet!