Old football photograph brings back memories

This old photograph shows local footballers at Hilden Rec in approximately 1934, playing for the St George Cup.
By The Newsroom
Published 26th Mar 2015, 14:00 BST
Local footballers at Hilden Rec in approximately 1934, playing for the George St George Cup. Included is legendary player Joe Bambrick, second row from back, second from right. Joe, who played for Chelsea and Linfield, Bambrick scored 12 goals in 11 games for Ireland, including six in one game against Wales. Bambrick kicked off the match at Hilden. In his time playing, Lisburn man Reggie Shields won two of the St George medals. If you have any further information on the photo, please contact Walter Veale, a nephew of Joe Bambrick, on 92664002.Local footballers at Hilden Rec in approximately 1934, playing for the George St George Cup. Included is legendary player Joe Bambrick, second row from back, second from right. Joe, who played for Chelsea and Linfield, Bambrick scored 12 goals in 11 games for Ireland, including six in one game against Wales. Bambrick kicked off the match at Hilden. In his time playing, Lisburn man Reggie Shields won two of the St George medals. If you have any further information on the photo, please contact Walter Veale, a nephew of Joe Bambrick, on 92664002.
Local footballers at Hilden Rec in approximately 1934, playing for the George St George Cup. Included is legendary player Joe Bambrick, second row from back, second from right. Joe, who played for Chelsea and Linfield, Bambrick scored 12 goals in 11 games for Ireland, including six in one game against Wales. Bambrick kicked off the match at Hilden. In his time playing, Lisburn man Reggie Shields won two of the St George medals. If you have any further information on the photo, please contact Walter Veale, a nephew of Joe Bambrick, on 92664002.

Included is legendary player Joe Bambrick, second row from back, second from right.

Joe, who played for Chelsea and Linfield, scored 12 goals in 11 games for Ireland, including six in one game against Wales.

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It is thought Joe had just finished playing for Chelsea at the time the photo was taken.

Joe kicked off the match at Hilden.

The St George Cup was named after a well-known Lisburn Doctor, George Saint George.

In his time playing, Lisburn man Reggie Shields won two of the St George medals.

If you have any further information on the photo, Dr Saint George or the St George Cup, contact Walter Veale, a nephew of Joe Bambrick, on 92664002, or email [email protected]

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