Thorpe Hesley F.C.

Thorpe Hesley

Full name	Thorpe Hesley Football Club
Dissolved	1911

Thorpe Hesley F.C. was an English football club based in Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

History

Thorpe Hesley were formed at the outset of the 20th century, entering the Hatchard League for the first time in 1902. Two years later they made their FA Cup debut, reaching the 2nd qualifying round, an achievement they would equal in 1906 (being disqualified after a replay with Hoyland Town). The club disbanded in 1911.

League and cup history

Thorpe Hesley League and Cup history
Season	Division	Level	Position	FA Cup
1902–03	Hatchard League		**	-
1903–04	Sheffield Association League		7th/14	-
1904–05	Hatchard League			2nd Qualifying Round
1905–06	Hatchard League			1st Qualifying Round
1906–07	Hatchard League		**	2nd Qualifying Round
1907–08	Hatchard League		*	Preliminary Round
1908–09	Hatchard League		*	1st Qualifying Round
1909–10	Hatchard League			Preliminary Round
1910–11	Sheffield Minor League			Preliminary Round

* League play-off winners
** League play-off runners-up

Notable former players

Players that have played in the Football League either before or after playing for Thorpe Hesley –

• George Stacey
• Bert Cook
• Bernard Willkinson

Honours

League

• Hatchard League champions: 1907–08, 1908–09
  • Runners-up: 1902–03

Records

• Best FA Cup performance: 2nd Qualifying Round, 1905-05, 1906–07