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Happy Birthday to Us....or is it?

Happy Birthday to Us....or is it?

David Hardy26 Sep 2017 - 23:05
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Gorleston FC are 130 years old today according to Brian Bunn's book 'Evergreen'.

In his book Brian states "There are several theories of when they were formed, ranging from 1884 to 1908, but I can categorically state they were formed on September 27th 1887 by members of Gorleston Cricket Club looking for something to do in the winter."

As the cricket club were formed in 1884 this could be where the clubs 'official' date comes from.

According to Brian, a notice appeared in the Yarmouth Independant on Saturday 25th September 1887 stating:
'It is thought desirable to establish an Association Football team for the delectation of any gentleman who may wish to join it and so kill time in the winter months. As such a meeting will be held at 8 o'clock on Monday 27th September at the St Andrews Boys Higher Grade school room in the High Street.'

A good turnout decided the club would wear Crimson shirts and Navy knickers and join the Suffolk FA.

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