Hopkinson, Frederick 1937-38
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SHIELO5 FOOTBALL JANUARY 2974 , ( 938 . Stars of the Field No. 22 : F. Hopkinson GAZETTEN E It was not until he had been in the game for many seasons that some one had the happy thought of trying Fred Hopkinson out as a half back . Sheffield Wednesday signed him Harbour as a from Seaham centre forward . It was Darlington who persuaded him to become a pro fessional . their He accepted terms , and then started an assoc lasted jor six iation ; which He opened out at seasons . Darlington as a centre - forward , but in the later stages of his stay there he settled down in the half back line . And here is a very funny thing . In his last season with Darlington he received a bad injury while playing against Barrow . He uns of for six months , and the moment he recovered he transferred to Barrow . was He remained there two seasons , and then returned to the North East and signed jor Horden Colliery . That was last year and it was here where he came under th eye of South Shields . They eventually secured his transfer , and his arrival brought about a great improvement in the team . Fred was at Darlington with Jack Vickers , and they are very fond of telling the story of how they once got thrown out of an hotel on their ears . In the still , small hours of the morning a shot was heard from the room they were sharing . Followed lony harrow ing moans from Jack Vickers . Startled guests gathered in the draughty corridor , decided that a foul murder had been perpet rated , and the police were sent for . A practical joke , " the arm of - the - law was told on arrival . But it was no joke when an irate manager chucked Jack and Fred out into the cold , cold night . SHIELDS FOOTBALL A26776 DEC 31ST , 1938 Horsley Hill Faces No. 19 : Fred Hopkinson SO SHIELDS FOOTBALL GAZETTE APRIL 5TH , 1939 FAMILY AFFAIRS IN THE N.E. By HORSLEY FRED HOPKINSON has not always been a half - back . he had been in the game for many seasons before someone hit upon the bright idea of playing him in the middle line . He started his football with Seaham Harbour in the second division of the North - Eastern League as a centre - forward and then Shemeld Wednesday came along and fixed him up on amateur forms . Fred was there three months before Darlington persuaded him to become a professional . He opened out at Feethams as a centre - forward , but in the later stages of his stay there settled down in the half - back me , although I VISITED Horden three years go to see " Hoppy " play with a vow to fixing him up for South he was often called upon as leader . While at Darlington , he was there six seasons , Fred It was a miserable day . The played more than 200 games for the first team . Bad Injury Shields . only cheerful spot was Freddie's oherubic face . He was anxious to come here , but his directors were HE story of his going to Barrow is an interesting tale . not too anxious to part . In his last season with Darlington he received a bad After a protracted discussion injury while playing against Barrow , and was out of the as to terms with them wę soon first game for a long time . The moment he recovered he was satisfied our man . His appearance was against North transeferred to Barrow . Shields when we were slaugh tered by six goals to two . During his two seasons at Barrow he took part in 70 League games for the club . From that day to this no one hearted service than he . $ " Hoppy , " of course , is not the only footballer in the has ever given more whole . family . He has a younger brother , who may turn out to Although somewhat ponder . be a real " star , " although judging by his play at the ously built , he is amazingly agile , moment he seems to have little to learn . Watching him at physical jerks he is most dexterous . " Hoppy " has been many years in football ; but he is still young so far as the game Is concerned . His name is Wilfred , and recently he has been shining in the Shotton C.W. forward line . Before join ing Shotton , Wilf . was with Wingate United and he is still a youngster . He has the reputation of being a clever footballer , who not only creates openings for others , but " bags " them himself . In the Northern Section he has seen service with both Darlington and Barrow , Extremely versatile , he has occupled all the half back Joined Horden and Inside forward positions . Possesses dering . Accomplished the hat- GOING back again to elder brother Fred , we come to the time when he left Barrow for his a penchant wan trick against Hexham this season , most unusual feat for a half - back . native heath . Works at and hoping to wipe out that nasty knock we received there a month ago . ASICIT He joined forces with Horden Col liery Welfare at a time when the new South Shields club were having a worrying time with their half - back line . Shields secured his signature and his arrival brought about a great improvement in the team . One thing which I have forgotten is that while Fred was with Darling ton a colleague of his was Jack Vickers and another thing is that in future do not be surprised when Fred comes along with some goals as he has done lately , but remember he should know the road to goal as he was a centre - forward once . HOPKINSON Frederick South Shields Stockport County August 1939 Ex Darlington . |
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