1913–14 Brentford F.C. season explained

Club:Brentford
Season:1913–14
Manager:Dusty Rhodes
Chairman:H. Jason-Saunders
Stadium:Griffin Park
League:Southern League Second Division
League Result:3rd
Cup1:FA Cup
Cup1 Result:Fifth qualifying round
League Topscorer:Simons (19)
Season Topscorer:Simons (19)
Highest Attendance:13,000
Lowest Attendance:2,000
Pattern La1:_brentford early 1900s
Pattern B1:_brentford 1910_14
Pattern Ra1:_brentford early 1900s
Pattern So1:_2 gold stripes
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Prevseason:1912–13
Nextseason:1914–15

During the 1913–14 English football season, Brentford competed in the Southern League Second Division. Despite winning 13 of 15 matches in the first half of the season, a loss of form in a five-week spell from February through to April 1914 ended the club's chances of an immediate return to First Division.

Season summary

Brentford player-manager Dusty Rhodes faced a tough task ahead in the Bees' first season back in the Southern League Second Division since 1900–01, with the club's debt having risen to £5,000 (equivalent to £ in) and the prospect of high expenses and reduced gate receipts from away matches due to 11 of the league's 16 clubs being located in Wales. As a result, the Southern League Management Committee paid a £100 subsidy to each of the five English clubs in the league. Of the previous season's professional players, only goalkeeper Ted Price, full backs Tommy Fells and Walter Spratt, centre half Frank Bentley and outside left Patsy Hendren were retained. Bill Smith, Frederick Chapple and Bob McTavish were sold for small fees, while left half Phil Richards elected to retire. In came half backs Tom McGovern, Bobby Jackson and forwards Charlie Elliott, Henry Simons, Joe Johnson and Tommy Clark. England international amateur right half Alec Barclay remained with the club and amateur forwards Henry White and Jack Chapman were added to the ranks.

As the season got underway, Brentford feasted on poor Welsh opposition, winning 13 of the first 15 matches of the season, scoring 49 goals and conceding just three. Treharris and Ton Pentre were each beaten 7–0 at Griffin Park and the Bees also posted 5–0, 4–0 and 3–0 scorelines, each on two occasions. The rot slowly set in after a 1–0 home defeat to 2nd-place Croydon Common on Christmas Day 1913 and injuries and the absence of some of the club's amateurs lead to defeats to fellow challengers Luton Town in February 1914, Stoke later that month and a galling 1–0 reverse to Ton Pentre on 21 March. Defeat to Newport County at home on 4 April ended Brentford's mathematical chances of a runners-up finish and later that month, with the club unable to pay its players in full, leading scorer Henry Simons and future England international Jack Cock were sold to raise funds. Brentford finished the campaign in 4th-place and lost £127 for the season (equivalent to £ in).

League table

See main article: article.

Results

Brentford's goal tally listed first.

Legend

WinDrawLoss

Southern League Second Division

No.DateOpponentVenueResultScorer(s)
113 September 1913TreharrisA3–1Chapman, McGovern, Simons
220 September 1913CaerphillyH5–0Simons (2), Johnson, Hendren (2)
34 October 1913Ton PentreH7–0Chapman (3), Hendren, Clark, Johnson, Jackson
411 October 1913AbertilleryA1–0Clark
518 October 1913Swansea TownH3–1Clark, Johnson, Barclay
625 October 1913BarryH5–0Johnson (3), Simons (2)
77 November 1913MardyH4–0Simons, Johnson (3)
86 December 1913LlanellyA3–0Chapman (2), Jackson
920 December 1913BarryA4–0Kent, Simons, Chapman, Elliott
1025 December 1913Croydon CommonH0–1
1126 December 1913TreharrisH7–0Simons (4), Chapman (2), Johnson
1227 December 1913Newport CountyH3–0Simons (2), Chapman
1317 January 1914StokeH2–0Chapman (2)
1429 January 1914Mid RhonddaA0–0
1531 January 1914PontypriddH2–0Simons, Johnson
167 February 1914Luton TownA1–3Hendren (pen)
1714 February 1914LlanellyH2–0Chapman (2)
1821 February 1914PontypriddA0–0
1923 February 1914MardyA2–0Johnson, Simons
2028 February 1914StokeA1–2Simons
2114 March 1914Mid RhonddaH3–1Farnfield, Simons, Barclay
2221 March 1914Ton PentreA0–1
2323 March 1914AberdareA6–3Johnson (3), Simons, Hendren, Elliott
2428 March 1914AbertilleryH5–0McGovern, Chapman (2), Barclay, Cock
254 April 1914Newport CountyA2–3Jackson, Simons
2610 April 1914AberdareH4–0Sloley (3), Chapman
2711 April 1914Luton TownH0–0
2813 April 1914Croydon CommonA0–1
2918 April 1914Swansea TownA0–0
3020 April 1914CaerphillyA5–1Meehan, White (2), Johnson, Kent

FA Cup

See main article: article and 1913–14 FA Cup.

RoundDateOpponentVenueResultScorer
QR429 November 1913Luton ClarenceH1–0Johnson
QR513 December 1913Southend UnitedH1–1Chapman
QR5 (replay)17 December 1913Southend UnitedA0–2

Playing squad

Players' ages are as of the opening day of the 1913–14 season.

Pos.NameNat.Date of birth (age)Signed fromSigned inNotes
Goalkeepers
GKTed PriceSeptember 13, 1913Croydon Common1912
Defenders
DFTommy FellsSeptember 4, 1912South Kirkby1913
DFDusty Rhodes (c)September 13, 1913Sunderland1908
DFWalter SprattSeptember 13, 1913Rotherham Town1911
Midfielders
HBAlec BarclaySeptember 13, 1913Ilford1910Amateur
HBFrank BentleySeptember 13, 1913Tottenham Hotspur1912
HBBobby JacksonSeptember 13, 1913Portsmouth1913
HBTom McGovernSeptember 13, 1913Halifax Town1913
Forwards
FWBilly BrawnSeptember 13, 1913Chelsea1911
FWJack ChapmanSeptember 13, 1913Southall1913Amateur
FWTommy Clarkn/aMiddlesbrough1913
FWCharlie ElliottSeptember 13, 1913Millwall1913
FWHerbert FarnfieldSeptember 13, 1913New Crusaders1914Amateur
FWPatsy HendrenSeptember 13, 1913Coventry City1911Played when his cricket commitments allowed
FWJoe JohnsonSeptember 13, 1913Clapton Orient1913
FWTommy KentSeptember 13, 1913Slough Town1913Amateur
FWJohn Meehan1896 (aged 16–17)Newton1914
FWRichard SloleySeptember 13, 1913Cambridge University1914Amateur
FWHenry WhiteSeptember 13, 1913Whamcliffe Athletic1914Amateur
Players who left the club mid-season
FWJack CockSeptember 13, 1913Old Kingstonians1914Transferred to Huddersfield Town
FWHenry SimonsSeptember 13, 1913Merthyr Town1913Transferred to Fulham

Coaching staff

NameRole
Dusty RhodesManager
Fred HallidaySecretary
Tom CowperTrainer

Statistics

Appearances and goals

PosNatNameLeagueFA CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
GKTed Price30030330
DFTommy Fells700070
DFDusty Rhodes23030260
DFWalter Spratt30030330
HBAlec Barclay17330203
HBFrank Bentley28030310
HBBobby Jackson24330273
HBTom McGovern20200202
FWBilly Brawn10—10
FWJack Chapman2516312817
FWTommy Clark430043
FWJack Cock31—31
FWCharlie Elliott17230202
FWHerbert Farnfield110011
FWPatsy Hendren28530315
FWJoe Johnson2815313116
FWTommy Kent142—142
FWJohn Meehan11—11
FWHenry Simons2519302819
FWRichard Sloley23—23
FWHenry White220022

Goalscorers

Pos.NatPlayerSL2FACTotal
FWHenry Simons19019
FWJack Chapman16117
FWJoe Johnson15116
FWPatsy Hendren505
HBAlec Barclay303
FWTommy Clark303
HBBobby Jackson303
FWRichard Sloley303
FWTommy Kent2—2
FWCharlie Elliott202
HBTom McGovern202
FWHenry White202
FWJack Cock1—1
FWJohn Meehan1—1
FWHerbert Farnfield101
Total80282

Summary

Games played 33 (30 Southern League Second Division, 3 FA Cup)
Games won 21 (20 Southern League Second Division, 1 FA Cup)
Games drawn 5 (4 Southern League Second Division, 1 FA Cup)
Games lost 7 (6 Southern League Second Division, 1 FA Cup)
Goals scored 82 (80 Southern League Second Division, 2 FA Cup)
Goals conceded 21 (18 Southern League Second Division, 3 FA Cup)
Clean sheets 20 (19 Southern League Second Division, 1 FA Cup)
Biggest league win 7–0 on two occasions
Worst league defeat 3–1 versus Luton Town, 7 February 1914
Most appearances 33, Ted Price, Walter Spratt (30 Southern League Second Division, 3 FA Cup)
Top scorer (league) 19, Henry Simons
Top scorer (all competitions) 19, Henry Simons

Transfers & loans

Players transferred in
DatePos.NamePrevious ClubFeeRef.
18 June 1913FW Joe Johnson Clapton Orientn/a
23 June 1913HB Bobby Jackson Portsmouthn/a
23 June 1913FW Bob Mitchell Barnsleyn/a[4]
31 June 1913FW Henry Simons Merthyr Townn/a
18 August 1913FW Bob Browning Southamptonn/a
21 August 1913FW Charlie Elliott Millwalln/a
28 August 1913FW Tommy Clark Middlesbroughn/a
3 September 1913HB James Ramsay Aberdaren/a[5]
17 September 1913HB Tom McGovern Halifax Townn/a
9 September 1913GK Billy Biggar Rochdalen/a
September 1913HB Alf Amos Old KingstoniansAmateur[6]
September 1913FW George Littler King's Royal Rifle CorpsAmateur
27 December 1913FW Thomas Graham Allerton Bywater Collieryn/a
December 1913FW Tommy Kent Slough TownAmateur
1913FW Jack Chapman SouthallAmateur
1913FW James Holland Luton Townn/a[7]
1913FW Alfred Rosier Southalln/a[8]
1913FB Bertie Rosier Southalln/a
1913FW Henry White Whamcliffe AthleticAmateur
February 1914FW Herbert Farnfieldn/aAmateur
February 1914FW John Meehan Newtonn/a
March 1914FW Jack Cock Old KingstoniansAmateur
April 1914FW Richard Sloley Cambridge UniversityAmateur
Players transferred out
DatePos.NameSubsequent clubFeeRef.
23 July 1913FW Bob McTavish Third LanarkNominal[9]
24 September 1913FW Bob Mitchell Distilleryn/a
1913FW Frederick Chapple Bristol CityNominal
1913FW Bill Smith SouthamptonNominal
April 1914FW Jack Cock Huddersfield TownNominal
April 1914FW Henry Simons Fulhamn/a
Players released
DatePos.NameSubsequent clubJoin dateRef.
July 1913HB Phil RichardsRetired
February 1914FW Herbert Farnfieldn/an/a
April 1914HB Frank BentleyRetired
April 1914GK Billy Biggar Rochdale24 June 1914[10]
April 1914FW Billy BrawnRetired
April 1914FW Jack Chapman Southalln/a
April 1914FW Tommy Clarkn/an/a
April 1914FW Charlie Elliott Leyton1 September 1914
April 1914FB Tommy Fells South Kirkby13 May 1914
April 1914FW John Meehann/an/a
April 1914FW Bob Browning Queens Park RangersMay 1914[11]

Notes and References

  1. Book: 100 Years Of Brentford . Brentford FC . 1989 . 0951526200 . White . Eric . 362.
  2. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . Tony Brown . 2012 . 190589161X . Nottingham.
  3. Web site: England Matches – The Amateurs 1906–1939 . 30 October 2016 . www.englandfootballonline.com.
  4. Web site: The Football Association – Season 1913–14 – Summary Of Professional Registrations . 1 January 2021 . Sky is Blue – The Chesterfield FC history resource.
  5. Web site: James Ramsay . 8 May 2018 . Croydon Common Football Club.
  6. News: 15 September 1913 . Southern Snapshots . The Athletic News.
  7. Web site: James Holland . 1 October 2022 . Hatters Heritage.
  8. Book: Haynes, Graham . Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006 . Coumbe . Frank . Yore Publications . 2006 . 978-0955294914 . 137.
  9. Book: Litster, John . Record of Pre-War Scottish League Players . PM Publications . Norwich.
  10. Web site: The Football Association – Season 1914–15 – Summary Of Professional Registrations . 1 January 2021 . Sky is Blue – The Chesterfield FC history resource.
  11. Web site: Seasonal Stats – 1914–15 . 8 May 2018 . QPRnet.

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