Oldfield
| Full name | Oldfield |
|---|---|
| Founded | ? |
| Ground | ? , Oldfield, Northern England |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| League | First Division |
Oldfield are a fictional football team that appeared in the Bristish comic Roy of the Rovers and also the Project 917 strip.
History
FA Cup glory in the 1970s
The Northern team of Oldfield first emerged as a Melchester Rovers rival in the mid-70s; the deadly strike partnership of Carver and Robson breaking Rovers hearts in the 1976 F.A. Cup Final. A strong defence marshaled by the solid Sam Nolan holding out despite the intense Rovers pressure to claim a 1-0 win on Roy Race's wedding day. Local rivals Tynecaster United had won the league, so the Championship and the F.A. Cup would spend the year in the North-East.
In 1977/78 wearing their famous red and white stripes, Oldfield held defending league champions Melchester Rovers to a 1-1 draw. Oldfield were building a formidable side around England international Nat Gosden.
Then in 1978/79 Oldfield would become pioneers, Sandor Kovac, the Hungarian international was signed for a "colossal transfer fee." Kovac would score five goals in his first five matches, including two in the FA Cup defeat of a strong Portdean. His arrival was followed by notable German Kaiser Kurt Gruber (to Carford City).
Kovac was the star of probably Oldfield's strongest ever side. Johnny Barret, a one time Melchester Rovers target and Terry Brand provided the foil for Kovac. Mel Jeffries and young captain Dave Henning offered energy and go forward. While the centre-back pair of Lenny Pearce and Arthur Mason kept things tight at the back. With Nat Gosden a calming presence in his deep-lying midfield role.
Perhaps a top quality goalkeeper and genuine target man could have led Oldfield to trophies. But attendances were up and Oldfield could consider themselves genuine contenders at the top end of English football.
The 80s would be a quiet decade as Henning's side suffered from the transfers of Gosden to Melchester Rovers and Barret to Weston Villa. Kovac too would move on and the great Oldfield side had not really achieved anything.
Honours
Note that all records are fictional, as of the 2000/01 season. Info may be incomplete.
League
Cups
- FA Cup: 1975-76
Colours and kits
Colours were Red and white striped shirts, black shorts
Rivalries
Local rivals were Tynecaster United, also located in Northern England.
Stadium
Oldfield could always count on was the hostile atmosphere created every other week by over 40,000 fanatical supporters.
Seasons
- 1975-76: ROTR Div1
- 1976-77: ROTR Div1
- 1977-78: ROTR Div1
- 1979-80: ROTR Div1
- 1980-81: ROTR Div1
- 1981-82: ROTR Div1
- 1984-85: ROTR Div1
- 1985-86: ROTR Div1
- 1986-87: ROTR Div1
- 1987-88: ROTR Div1
- 1991-92: ROTR Div1
Notable players
Nat Gosden- Carver
- Robson
- Sam Nolan
Sandor Kovac- Johnny Barret
- Terry Brand
- Mel Jeffries
- Dave Henning
- Lenny Pearce
- Arthur Mason
Notable managers
Records
Transfer fees
- In 1977/78. Sandor Kovac, the Hungarian international was signed for a "colossal transfer fee."
