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We were certainly named after Blackburn (1875) BB, and I do recall that the name Wanderers from that microfilm research of the 1870s Donny papers, but that was about 30 years ago. Bolton were formed the year before Blackburn. The primary resource evidence for Rovers formation is scant, as both J. C. Morris, Rovers first historian, and Tony Bluff found out. I met J. C. Morris in the 80s and he recalled retired Rovers players from his youth who had played in the Midland League days, but couldn't shed any light onto who Albert Jenkins was.
I once read somewhere that The club was nearly called Doncaster Wanderers in its formation. Has anyone got any evidence of this?
Quote from: Bentley Bullet on August 19, 2016, 03:12:50 pmI once read somewhere that The club was nearly called Doncaster Wanderers in its formation. Has anyone got any evidence of this?Clubs in those days normally called themselves Wanderers if they didn't have a home ground of their own and they had to 'wander' to wherever they could get a game. It sounds like Doncaster always had somewhere of their own to play from the start so would seem unlikely that they would call themselves 'Wanderers'...unless someone knows more about what the case actually was...
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Thanks John -- did not know about the Brigg Town incident, but it just about marks a turning point in Rovers early history. The young club didn't have a permanent football ground until 1885/86 when it first rented the Intake Farm ground for the season. I recall you found Albert's death date, but did you ever find an obituary for him?Great reading. Thanks.