Blackton Wanderers
| Full name | Blackton Wanderers |
|---|---|
| Founded | ? |
| Ground | ?, Blackton, Yorkshire, Midlands, England |
| League | First Division |
Blackton Wanderers are a fictional football team that appeared in the Bristish comic Roy of the Rovers, Bernard Briggs strip and "Matchwinner for Hire" Jon Stark.
History
The club was located in Blackton, Yorkshire. In 1935 they faced Weston Athletic in the FA Cup final and lost.
Wanderers would plummet down the leagues in the 1970s ending up in the Fourth Division. Some success would follow with back to back promotions as Division 4 winners in 79/80 and Division Three winners in 80/81.
In July 1981 Blackton Wanderers, newly promoted to Div2, faced Melchester Rovers in the pre-season tournament in Scotland.
The early 80s were a struggle before another remarkable back to back promotion. And in 86/87 Blackton won promotion back to the First Division.
Back in the big time and after two average seasons, Blackton were stranded at the bottom staring at relegation, when former player turned "Matchwinner for Hire" Jon Stark offered his services in 90/91. The former England international did what he did best scoring twice in his first game for a 2-0 win. Stark didn't neglect his mercenary status jetting to France before returning to set up the winning goal as Blackton gave themselves every chance of avoiding the drop. However, fog meant Stark was late for the vital next home match of the season. Arriving by helicopter and subbed on he set up the equaliser before netting the winner. Blackton had won three in a row.
But Stark's magic didn't last and defeat followed, it was down to the final match of the season. Of course Stark was not to be denied netting a brilliant hat-trick to save the day for his home town club and the club that gave him his chance in football.
Honours
Note that all records are fictional, as of the 1990/91 season. Info may be incomplete.
League
- First Division:
- 1964
- Fourth Division:
- 1979-80
- Third Division: '
- 1980-81
Cups
- FA Cup:
- 1963
- Runners up: 1935
- League Cup:
European
- European Cup:
- 1965
Colours and kits
Colours: Red and white shirts, red shorts
Rivalries
Blackton Rovers were also from the same town but the two teams didnt face each other in any strip.
Stadium
Seasons
Notable players
- Jon Stark - Stark began his career at Blackton before becoming a football mercenary, travelling the globe playing important matches for a whole manner of clubs. Stark was an England international, but only appeared around his other commitments. As a veteran Stark returned to save his first club from relegation in 90/91.
- Basil Widney - The school teacher inside left played as an amateur winning the FA Cup. A classy player was also an amateur England international.
- Lol Nevis - England international goalkeeper of the 40s.
- Bernard Briggs - Legendary athlete and goalkeeper who led them to European glory in 1965.
By position
- Goalkeepers - Dave Carrrick (68/69), Dillon (68/69), Lanky Lettis (69/70), Lol Nevis (43/44), Monkey Slack (69/70)
- Full-back - Jerrolds (69/70)
- Right-back- Charlie Greer (no2 - 68/69), Maurice Stenton (no2 - 69/70), Walters (no2 - 68/69)
- Right-half - Donkin (no4 - 68/69)
- Left-half - Graham Machell (no6 - 69/70), Modley (no6 - 68/69)
- Left-back - Andy Jones (no3 - 90/91), Young (no3 - 68/69)
- Centre-half - Morgan Byers (no5 - 69/70), Ginger Russt (no5 - 43/44), Shaw (no5 - 68/69), Guthrie Woods (captain, no5 - 68/69)
- Right-wing - Betts (no7 - 68/69), Holden (no7 - 90/91)
- Left-wing - Jim Jackson (no11 - 69/70), Trevor Jones (no11 - 69/70), Smaile (no11 - 68/69), Brian Johnson (no11 - 90/91)
- Inside-right - Paxton (no8 - 69/70), Quigley (no8 - 68/69)
- Inside-left - Burt (no10 - 68/69), Grey (no10 - 69/70), Cyril "Bud" Lawless (no10 - 69/70), Basil Widney (62/63)
- Centre-forward - Ginger Green (no9 - 69/70), Angus McKinlay (no9 - 69/70), Jon Stark (no9 - 90/91), Kevin Price (no9 - 90/91), Vickary (no9 - 68/69)
- Unknown position - Tom Evans (captain 65/66), McLean (68/69)
Most known players were:
Jon Stark
Trevor Jones- Lol Nevis
