Hinckley Town F.C.
| Full name | Hinckley Town Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 19th century |
| Dissolved | 1997 (merged with Hinckley Athletic to form Hinckley United |
Hinckley Town F.C. was an English association football club based in Hinckley, England.
History
[edit]The club was the first from the town of Hinckley, being formed in the 19th century, by young sportsmen expelled from the Christ Church Club for going ice skating on a Sunday; it was originally known as Hinckley Association but added the Town epithet in 1890.[1][2] They played in the Leicestershire Senior League and Midland League before dissolving in 1906.
The club was re-formed in 1972 and subsequently played in the FA Cup, FA Trophy and FA Vase.[3]
In 1997 they merged with Hinckley Athletic to form Hinckley United.
Colours
[edit]The club originally wore blue and black jerseys with white knickers.[4] It adopted red and blue halved shirts (described as "quarters") in 1892.[5]
Ground
[edit]The club's first ground was known as the Well or Holywell Ground, as the Holy Well was off one corner of the field.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jubilee of senior football at Hinckley next season?". Hinckley Times: 6. 7 January 1949.
- ^ "Football Club History Database - Hinckley Town". fchd.info.
- ^ "Football Club History Database - F.A. Cup 1988-89". fchd.info.
- ^ "Jubilee of senior football at Hinckley next season?". Hinckley Times: 6. 7 January 1949.
- ^ "Leicestershire Junior Cup Competition". Hinckley Times: 3. 3 December 1892.
- ^ "Jubilee of senior football at Hinckley next season?". Hinckley Times: 6. 7 January 1949.
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