In the early years, the Cup Final was played in March. The first one in 1872 on the 16th, the second in 1873 on the 29th, then it went the 14th, 13th, 11th, 24th, 23rd, 29th, the April 10th, 9th (1881 between the Old Carthusians v Old Etonians), 25th March and ........
on March 31st 1882-3 it was the Old Etonians v Blackburn Olympic at The Kennington Oval when 8,000 folk watched the Professionals beat the Old Boys 2-1 after extra time.
The OEs played with 10 men after an injury after about 15 minutes. They then had to endure extra time.
The Olympic, founded in 1878, had been at a special training week at Blackpool before the final and indeed travelled to Richmond to stay "locally" before the big day. Their "condition" was better served in extra time as the OEs clearly suffered from fatigue.
This was the first team from the "working classes" to win the cup.
Apparently "The Field" mentioned that the winner's tactics caused the OEs some discomfort. And we worry about cheating in Australia!
To get to the Cup Final Olympic beat Accrington, Lower Darwen, Darwen Ramblers, Church, Druids and Old Carthusians on 17th March-4-0. very regional......
The OEs beat Old Foresters, Brentwood, Rochester, Swifts, Hendon and Notts County on 17th March 2-1.
The Cup and medals were presented by Major Marindin-see yesterday's blog. Here are the Olympic in 1883. The club folded in 1889.
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