John Marsh
…of Thurlstone
(1843-1880)
“…One of the safest & reliable ‘Backs’ Sheffield ever produced …”
Clubs
Apps/Goals!
Sheffield F.C
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McKenzie F.C
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The Wednesday
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Thurlstone Crystal Palace
(N/A)
England
Country
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“…Marsh’s leadership abilities & Footballing prowess were always highly praised making it a little strange that he was never selected for the National Team…”
At this point in Footballing history, England were playing a measly one International per season, but even so, for such an influential character in the games formative years to never even be considered seems a little harsh on Mr Marsh (…Perhaps he should’ve attended one of those Public Schools…)
1860…
Moves to the ‘Steel City’ to become an engraver but soon enough, his ability with the ‘Leather’ attracts interest from the World’s first proper Football Club…
The Sheffield Foot Ball Club !
1867…
Instrumental in the formation of another of Sheffield’s famous Footballing institutions…
The Wednesday
…immediately winning the Cromwell Cup - The Club’s maiden success !
The Cromwell Cup
1867…
Guides McKenzie to the Final of the Youdan Cup - Football’s first ever Cup Competition !
1871-’74…
Skippers the influential Sheffield Football Association side in numerous encounters with various other Associations, including Ten early encounters with the London Football Association (…soon to be known simply as The F.A, of course…) winning Seven & losing just twice…
Sheffield F.A v London F.A, Bramall Lane, March 1873…