CONTACT: Spring 1970
The first of our good news for this edition of CONTACT is that the Bank has reached the quarter-finals of
the W H Rogers Memorial Cup. In this round the Bank has been drawn away to either Radiation or Adderley. Should the Club reach the
semi-finals, then this will be a fine achievement for the players and the Club. The final for this competition, incidentally, is sometimes
played at Villa Park or St Andrew's.
The next piece of good news is the transfer of goalkeeper Michael Reed from Harborne F C
to the Bank. Michael is only the second transfer in the Club's history. Ian Galloway was the first. Transfer fees are fixed by the
League. Therefore, no fee was involved, only 2/- for registration expenses etc. Already Michael (Mick to the lads) has settled in
well and given brilliant service with some first class goalkeeping. Welcome to the Club Mick!
Our record of games to date is
still impressive although we have missed promotion we can reflect that the standard of soccer has been higher and that the Bank have
done well to keep in the top half of the league table.
Playing Record to date:
Played 19 games
Goals for: 51
Goals against:
33
Goal Scorers:
|
M Mutchell |
11 |
|
D Horner |
8 |
|
R Moll |
6 |
|
E Stokes |
6 |
|
D Burke |
6 |
|
K Foster |
4 |
|
D Mutchell |
4 |
|
J Mace |
2 |
|
Own Goals |
2 |
|
R Mutchell |
1 |
|
P Cartwright |
1 |
The
idea of two teams for next season has yet to be decided and the matter may be brought before the Annual General Meeting. If you would
like to play for the Bank next season please send me your name, Branch, and the position you play.
I had hoped to prepare an
album of the Club and a brief of the Club's history for the coming AGM, but this will have to be done later in the year.
The
season will probably be over when this page is published so I would like to extend sincere thanks to all supporters for attending
our games. Also a big 'thank you' to members of the Staff who have joined the Club Pontoon, and on behalf of us all connected with
the Club 'thank you'!
D R Horner,
Hon Secretary.
CONTACT: Summer 1970
Our Season is of
course now over and once again I am pleased to report that the BMB continues to improve. This season with our good cup run we have
played more games and won more games than before.
Last season we finished third in the league and reached the semi-finals of
the famous W H Rogers Cup, a very fine achievement by the club. At the recent presentation dinner, Roger Garner and I knew just how
Leeds must feel, being involved in all the competitions and winning nothing.
Looking to 1970-1971, we have decided on change
and it seems that the Bank may join the South Birmingham League. This League is very good and well managed, and it is also very
popular with all Clubs.
Members of the Staff who wish to play for the Bank next season, and who did not attend our Annual General
Meeting, please contact me immediately.
On behalf of all the lads I should like to thank everyone for their support with our
pontoon and also for your support on the field. Hoping that you have had, or will have, a nice holiday.
Playing record season
1969/1970
|
Games: |
|
|
Played |
24 |
|
Won |
13 |
|
Lost |
7 |
|
Drawn |
4 |
|
Goals for |
73 |
|
Goals against |
49 |
|
Goal Scorers: |
|
|
M Mutchell |
15 |
|
K Foster |
11 |
|
D Horner |
10 |
|
R
Moll |
8 |
|
E Stokes |
7 |
|
D Burke |
6 |
|
J Mace |
6 |
|
D Mutchell |
4 |
|
I Galloway |
2 |
|
Own Goals |
2 |
|
R Mutchell |
1 |
|
P Cartwright |
1 |
Results of final games
BMB 3 (Galloway,
Horner, Foster) Harborne 1
BMB 1 (Foster) Iberia 1
D R Horner
Hon Secretary