Shefton
| Full name | Shefton FC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
| Ground | The Handball Ground, England |
| Capacity | 49,000 (in 1984) |
| Manager | Dan Why (1984-85) |
| League | FA Premier League (1984-85) |
Shefton are a fictional football team in the British comic Champ, which appeared in the We are United strip (1984-86). The club's name was a possible reference to Sheffield Wednesday. The club's nickname is The Wrens.
History
Shefton won its first title in 1910 and the FA Cup followed in 1928. After dropping to the second division they managed to return to the top flight for the 1951/52 season and two years later they were crowned champions again.
Shefton got relegated again and in 83/84 promoted to First division as champions. Under manager Dan Why, Shefton boasted a dynamic twin spearhead of club record signing Kenny Hurry and Frank Moran who both notched 55 goals.
They continued the new season in top form, collecting 16 points in the first 7 games and being second on the table behind champions Southpool, with Hurry hitting the net 5 times and Moran 4 (September 1984).
In 84/85 they faced Riverton United in the final of Milk Cup.
Shefton also mentioned in Cast-Iron Bill: (Rover, Jan. 1939) "The classiest goalkeeper in Britain" playing against Ironwood United, Cast-Iron Bill s team.
Honours
Note that all records are fictional, as of the 1984/85 season.
League
- Premier League (including (Old) First Division): 2 titles'
- 1910, 1954
- Championship (including Second Division): 2 titles'
- 1951, 1984
Cups
- FA Cup: 1
- 1928
- League Cup:
- Finalists: 1985
Colours and kits
Stadium
Shefton played at the Handball Ground of 49,000 capacity.
Rivalries
A powerful side Shefton Town appeared in the early years of the League challenging for the title and in the Cup. Signed Stonewall's Pete Smith for a brief spell in 1924 (Wizard #102). Colours: White shirts with red shorts. In 1930 Corstone City beat Shefton Town in the FA Cup final.[1]
In 1983-84 Shefton Town also appeared in ROTR Div1, with same red and white colours.
Records
Note that all records are fictional, as of the 1984/85 season.
- Highest record fee paid: £800,000 for Kenny Hurry in 1982
- Highest record fee received: £650,000 for Ian Thomson in 1981
Notable players
Ian Thomson- Kenny Hurry
- Frank Moran
Notable managers
- Dan Why
