Weston Wanderers
| Full name | Weston Wanderers |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1897 |
| Ground | Overfield Road, Weston, England |
| Capacity | 39,000 (in 1984) |
| Manager | Ronald McCabe (1984-85) |
| League | FA Premier League |
Weston Wanderers are a fictional football team in the British comic Champ, which appeared in the We are United strip (1984-1986). The club's nickname is The Dark Blues.
History
Weston Wanderers were founded in 1897. The club won the league in 1906 and 1930. After dropping to the second division they returned to the top flight as champions for the 1948/49 season. In 1976/77 Wanderers won their third title in the second division.
In 1984/85 under manager Ronald McCabe, the Wanderers had a good run staying safe, thanks to 27 goals from flying winger Tommy Sparks who had joined in 1981 as a club record signing. Other star players were midfielder duo Alex Young and Colin ?
Honours
Note that all records are fictional, as of the 1984/85 season.
League
- Premier League (including (Old) First Division): 2 titles'
- 1906, 1930
- Championship (including (old) Second Division): 3 titles'
- 1948, 1974, 1977
Cups
- FA Cup: 1
- 1931
Colours and kits
The club colours were dark blue.
Stadium
Wanderers played at Overfield Road with a capacity of 39,000.
Rivalries
Teams like Weston Town and Weston Athletic appeared in the ROTR in the 1970s against Melchester Rovers and also Weston Villa in later years.
Records
Note that all records are fictional, as of the 1983/84 season.
- Highest record fee paid: £900,000 for Tommy Sparks in 1981
- Highest record fee received: £725,000 for Tyrol Legis in 1980
Notable players
Tommy Sparks- Tyrol Legis
- Alex Young
- Colin ?
Notable managers
Ronald McCabe
