Thorpe Hesley F.C.
# Thorpe Hesley F.C.

Thorpe Hesley F.C. were an English football club based in Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham, West Riding of Yorkshire.

## History

Thorpe Hesley were formed at the outset of the 20th century, entering the Hatchard League for the first time in 1902. Two years later they made their FA Cup debut, reaching the 2nd qualifying round, an achievement they equaled in 1906 (being disqualified after a replay with Hoyland Town). The club disbanded in 1911.

### League and cup

Thorpe Hesley league and cup history :

| Season | Division | Position | FA Cup |
| - | - | - | - |
| 1902–03 | Hatchard League | ** | - |
| 1903–04 | Sheffield Association League | 7th/14 | - |
| 1904–05 | Hatchard League | | 2nd qualifying round |
| 1905–06 | Hatchard League | | 1st qualifying round |
| 1906–07 | Hatchard League | ** | 2nd qualifying round |
| 1907–08 | Hatchard League | * | preliminary round |
| 1908–09 | Hatchard League | * | 1st qualifying round |
| 1909–10 | Hatchard League | | preliminary round |
| 1910–11 | Sheffield Minor League | | preliminary round |

* League play-off winners ** League play-off runners-up

### Notable former players

Those who played in the Football League before or after playing for Thorpe Hesley include George Stacey, Bert Cook and Bernard Wilkinson.

### Honours

Thorpe Hesley were Hatchard League champions in 1907–08 and 1908–09, and runners-up in 1902–03.

