Apple Clark played for Billingham Synthonia in the 50s, he lived in Eton Rd Oxbridge. He was a prolific goalscorer and to best of my knowledge was no relation to Colin Clarke. I occasionally played in the same team as Apple who if he is still around would be about 80.
Benny, did Colin Clarke go by the nickname of Apple Clarke. There was a centre forward who played for Pickerings Lifts by this name. This would be 1950ish when they pladed their games on the Darlington Back Lane where the Bishopgarth estate was built. In those days it was just past the railway bridge on the right hand side of the road.
Yes Benny all the Clarke brothers played senior football for Sparkes. I know Peter played for Billingham Synthonia in the Northern League. I went to Newham Grange School with David & I knew Colin & Peter, they were all good lads. The sports field at the top of Hawthorne Road was called Gilpin Browns, we all learnt our football in similar games at Tilery Rec & Newtown Rec.
Christine Coomber I Knew your uncle Colin Clarke very well as I lived in Hawthorne Rd near to where Colin lived. Every Sunday we would gather at the sports field at the top of Hawthorne road (now a housing estate) and play an impromtu game of football. All ages joined in men, teenagers and young boys like myself, I was about ten I think and played every weekend with the men amd young men. It was a very competative game and you had to look after yourself in these matches. Colin was a keen participent in these games as was the rest of the Clarke family. Billy a big strong centre half, Terry a clever wing half, Colin a very good inside left wth a tremendous left foot shot, Peter and David, the other brothers, were too young to play in these games. Colin was my hero after I watched him in the All England Schools final at Ayresome Park where they lost to a very good Leicester City Boys team. Colin also played for Newham Grange School which was the school I eventually attended and played for. I can not recall Colin playing for the Stockton FC team, but maybe Anon or Mr Nicholson can throw some light on this matter. I do know Colin played for many years for Sparkes football team who were one of the top teams in the Stockton and District league for many years alongside Primrose Hill another top local team.
Arnold Wells is 3rd from the left, back-row. Other players who played in 1937 were Bill Stirling, Alf Francis, Ken Cooper & Jim Thwaites. In 1936-37 season Stockton reached the F.A. Amatuer Cup Quarter-Final being beaten at Bromley 4-1.
Colin Clarke played for the Stockton Boys team that reached the All England final against Leicester Boys, the team photo can be seen elsewhere on this website.
I look with great interest at Stockton A.F.C football pictures as my uncle Colin Clarke who is no longer with us played football for Stockton. His first name was Leonard. Colin known as (nobby) And I have been reliably informed played at Wembley. Colin, a terrific footballer. Has any one any photos to forward on to me?
Apple Clark played for Billingham Synthonia in the 50s, he lived in Eton Rd Oxbridge. He was a prolific goalscorer and to best of my knowledge was no relation to Colin Clarke. I occasionally played in the same team as Apple who if he is still around would be about 80.
Benny, did Colin Clarke go by the nickname of Apple Clarke. There was a centre forward who played for Pickerings Lifts by this name. This would be 1950ish when they pladed their games on the Darlington Back Lane where the Bishopgarth estate was built. In those days it was just past the railway bridge on the right hand side of the road.
Yes Benny all the Clarke brothers played senior football for Sparkes. I know Peter played for Billingham Synthonia in the Northern League. I went to Newham Grange School with David & I knew Colin & Peter, they were all good lads. The sports field at the top of Hawthorne Road was called Gilpin Browns, we all learnt our football in similar games at Tilery Rec & Newtown Rec.
Christine Coomber I Knew your uncle Colin Clarke very well as I lived in Hawthorne Rd near to where Colin lived. Every Sunday we would gather at the sports field at the top of Hawthorne road (now a housing estate) and play an impromtu game of football. All ages joined in men, teenagers and young boys like myself, I was about ten I think and played every weekend with the men amd young men. It was a very competative game and you had to look after yourself in these matches. Colin was a keen participent in these games as was the rest of the Clarke family. Billy a big strong centre half, Terry a clever wing half, Colin a very good inside left wth a tremendous left foot shot, Peter and David, the other brothers, were too young to play in these games. Colin was my hero after I watched him in the All England Schools final at Ayresome Park where they lost to a very good Leicester City Boys team. Colin also played for Newham Grange School which was the school I eventually attended and played for. I can not recall Colin playing for the Stockton FC team, but maybe Anon or Mr Nicholson can throw some light on this matter. I do know Colin played for many years for Sparkes football team who were one of the top teams in the Stockton and District league for many years alongside Primrose Hill another top local team.
Arnold Wells is 3rd from the left, back-row. Other players who played in 1937 were Bill Stirling, Alf Francis, Ken Cooper & Jim Thwaites. In 1936-37 season Stockton reached the F.A. Amatuer Cup Quarter-Final being beaten at Bromley 4-1.
Colin Clarke played for the Stockton Boys team that reached the All England final against Leicester Boys, the team photo can be seen elsewhere on this website.
I look with great interest at Stockton A.F.C football pictures as my uncle Colin Clarke who is no longer with us played football for Stockton. His first name was Leonard. Colin known as (nobby) And I have been reliably informed played at Wembley. Colin, a terrific footballer. Has any one any photos to forward on to me?