Bob Petrie
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Robert "Bob" Petrie was a professional footballer who won the FA Cup with Sheffield Wednesday
in 1896
and was on the losing side in the 1900 FA Cup final with Southampton
.
, Petrie started his career in his native Scotland, before moving south to join Sheffield Wednesday
in April 1894. In round 1 of the 1896 FA Cup
, Petrie was part of the Wednesday team that narrowly defeated his future employers, Southampton
, before going on to win the final
in April.
After three seasons with Wednesday, Petrie moved to the south coast to join Southern League
champions Southampton in May 1897, displacing John Hodgkinson
. In his first season with the Saints, playing alongside Arthur Chadwick
and Samuel Meston
in the half-back line, he only missed two league games as Southampton claimed the Southern League title yet again. In 1897–98, Saints also reached the semi-final of the FA Cup before going out to Nottingham Forest
in a replay (played in a blizzard).
Described in Holley & Chalk's The Alphabet of the Saints as "very much a team player, Bob was never showy but always reliable and at his best when the chips were down.". He did, however, have a drink problem and shortly after joining Southampton was reprimanded by the board over his drinking.
In the 1889–99 season, as a result of injury he lost his regular place to Scottish international John Robertson and only made nine appearances as Southampton, (now in their new home at The Dell
), took the league title for the third consecutive season.
In the following season, Robertson having moved back to Scotland to join Rangers
, Petrie resumed his place in the centre of the half-back line as Southampton took third place in the league , but reached the final of the FA Cup against Bury
. Southampton were the first Southern League club to reach the FA Cup final, and had already beaten three top flight clubs on the way to the final but they failed to produce anything like their best form, conceding three goals in the first 20 minutes eventually losing 4–0.
Two days after the final, Petrie made his final appearance for the Saints in a 4–1 league victory over Bristol City
, after which he was replaced by fellow-Scot Don Greenlees
. In his three seasons with Southampton, he made a total of 68 appearances, scoring six goals.
In 1900 he moved to New Brighton Tower
for their final season before the club was disbanded. He then returned to his native Scotland playing out his career for a variety of clubs, including three years with Arbroath
and a spell with Brechin City
just short of his 40th birthday.
Sheffield Wednesday
Southampton
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
in 1896
FA Cup Final 1896
The 1896 FA Cup Final was won by The Wednesday at the Crystal Palace, in a victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.-Tournament format:210 teams entered, a record high for the competition, beating the previous record by some 27 clubs. The qualifiers were whittled down to 32 clubs to participate in the...
and was on the losing side in the 1900 FA Cup final with Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
.
Playing career
Born in DundeeDundee
Dundee is the fourth-largest city in Scotland and the 39th most populous settlement in the United Kingdom. It lies within the eastern central Lowlands on the north bank of the Firth of Tay, which feeds into the North Sea...
, Petrie started his career in his native Scotland, before moving south to join Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
in April 1894. In round 1 of the 1896 FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
, Petrie was part of the Wednesday team that narrowly defeated his future employers, Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
, before going on to win the final
FA Cup Final 1896
The 1896 FA Cup Final was won by The Wednesday at the Crystal Palace, in a victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.-Tournament format:210 teams entered, a record high for the competition, beating the previous record by some 27 clubs. The qualifiers were whittled down to 32 clubs to participate in the...
in April.
After three seasons with Wednesday, Petrie moved to the south coast to join Southern League
Southern Football League
The Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
champions Southampton in May 1897, displacing John Hodgkinson
John Hodgkinson (footballer)
John Hodgkinson was an English professional footballer who played at half-back for Southampton and New Brompton in the 1890s.-Football career:...
. In his first season with the Saints, playing alongside Arthur Chadwick
Arthur Chadwick
Arthur Chadwick was a professional footballer whose playing career included spells at Portsmouth and Southampton, before going on to be manager at Exeter City, Reading and Southampton...
and Samuel Meston
Samuel Meston
Samuel Meston was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a half-back for Stoke and Southampton. Whilst with Southampton, he appeared in two FA Cup Finals and won six Southern League championship medals and was the only player ever to do so.-Playing career:Meston was born in Arbroath and...
in the half-back line, he only missed two league games as Southampton claimed the Southern League title yet again. In 1897–98, Saints also reached the semi-final of the FA Cup before going out to Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
in a replay (played in a blizzard).
Described in Holley & Chalk's The Alphabet of the Saints as "very much a team player, Bob was never showy but always reliable and at his best when the chips were down.". He did, however, have a drink problem and shortly after joining Southampton was reprimanded by the board over his drinking.
In the 1889–99 season, as a result of injury he lost his regular place to Scottish international John Robertson and only made nine appearances as Southampton, (now in their new home at The Dell
The Dell (Southampton F.C.)
The Dell in Milton Road, Southampton, England was the home ground of Southampton Football Club, between 1898 and 2001.-New stadium:Since 1896, Southampton had been tenants of Hampshire County Cricket Club at the County Ground, having vacated the Antelope Ground in the summer of 1896...
), took the league title for the third consecutive season.
In the following season, Robertson having moved back to Scotland to join Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
, Petrie resumed his place in the centre of the half-back line as Southampton took third place in the league , but reached the final of the FA Cup against Bury
Bury F.C.
Bury Football Club is an association football team based in Bury, Greater Manchester. The team currently play in League One. The club's nickname is The Shakers which was bestowed upon them by club chairman JT Ingham, an industrialist and ironmonger of the late 1890s.-Formation of the club and the...
. Southampton were the first Southern League club to reach the FA Cup final, and had already beaten three top flight clubs on the way to the final but they failed to produce anything like their best form, conceding three goals in the first 20 minutes eventually losing 4–0.
Two days after the final, Petrie made his final appearance for the Saints in a 4–1 league victory over Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
, after which he was replaced by fellow-Scot Don Greenlees
Don Greenlees
Donald "Don" Greenlees was a Scottish professional footballer who played as a half-back for St. Mirren in Scotland and Southampton in England around the turn of the 20th century.-Football career:...
. In his three seasons with Southampton, he made a total of 68 appearances, scoring six goals.
In 1900 he moved to New Brighton Tower
New Brighton Tower F.C.
New Brighton Tower F.C. was a short-lived English football club based in New Brighton, Merseyside. Established in 1896, the club spent three seasons in the Football League before folding in 1901. They played at the 80,000-capacity Tower Athletic Grounds....
for their final season before the club was disbanded. He then returned to his native Scotland playing out his career for a variety of clubs, including three years with Arbroath
Arbroath F.C.
Arbroath F.C. are a Scottish football club currently playing in the Scottish Second Division. They were founded in 1878 and currently play their home matches at Gayfield, Arbroath, Angus. They play in maroon strips, and are nicknamed "The Red Lichties" due to the red light that used to guide...
and a spell with Brechin City
Brechin City F.C.
Brechin City Football Club is a Scottish football team based in Brechin, Angus. They are members of the Scottish Football League and play in the Second Division in the 2010–11 season...
just short of his 40th birthday.
Honours
Gainsborough TrinityGainsborough Trinity F.C.
Gainsborough Trinity Football Club are an English football club based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.Between 1896 and 1912 they were members of the Football League. They are currently in the Conference North, and play their home matches at The Northolme, which has a capacity of 4,304...
- Gainsborough News Charity Cup Winner: 1890
- Lincolnshire Football Association Challenge Cup Winner: 1890
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday Football Club are a football club based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, who are currently competing in the Football League One in the 2011-12 season, in England. Sheffield Wednesday are one of the oldest professional clubs in the world and the fourth oldest in the...
- FA CupFA CupThe Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
winner: 1896
Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
- FA CupFA CupThe Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
finalist: 19001900 FA Cup FinalThe 1900 FA Cup Final was contested by Bury and Southampton at Crystal Palace. Bury won 4–0, with goals by Jasper McLuckie , Willie Wood and John Plant. This final was the last of the 19th Century and the first victory in the FA Cup for Bury, who beat a team who similarly had never reached... - Southern LeagueSouthern Football LeagueThe Southern League is an English football competition featuring semi-professional and amateur clubs from the South West, South Central and Midlands of England and South Wales...
championships: 1897-98 and 1898–99