Rovers were in the happy position in this particular season of being able to put two x 4th Teams in the Shield. The “A” XV or Crofters (aka “Shad’s Marauders”) made it the Final where they accounted for Westoe IV (then known as “Mariners” ) by 15 pts to 9.
Walter Ainslie
Brian Johnson
Les Puckrin
Paul Sengelow
Mick Jones
Bruce Fraser
George Heal (Hon Treasurer)
Mick Coull
Alan Rennie
Len Ainsley
Graham Kennedy
Norman Bunter
David Close
Keith Lister Hon Secretary)
Kevin Wanley
Keith Winn
John Peart ( President)
John Shadforth (Captain)
Dave Blake
John Kirby
Peter Ritchie.
Date (of image) : 1/5/1981
Donor : Hartlepool Rovers FC
Creator : Unknown
Part of the "Hartlepool Rovers FC" collection
Location
Images from the Rovers win over Horden II on Horden's Welfare Park Ground in the 90th anniversary Pyman Final plus their win in the 2018 Tens Pyman Final. Plus a win n the Fourth Teams shield from 1981
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