1988

Rawmarsh Thorogate 1 Swinton Fitzwilliam 0

Photo of Thorogate Team (thanks to David Hawke). Teacher is John Dales, who after this, went on to lose in 5 further Totty Cup finals. David Hawke is the one with the trophy and goal scorer Richard Dowell is on back row next to Mr Dales.

17799069_10154430128092621_6130995845119052052_n — Thorogate: Rob Turnpenny (keeper.) Standing (L to R): James Whitehouse, Mark Hutchinson, Burkinshaw, brasher, Richard Dowell, Mr John Dales Seated (L to R)- Paul Stinson, Gary Wilson , Philip Sykes, David Hawke , ? , Tim Watkinson , Richard Goulty.

17629971_10154574528258391_2732615393652000437_n — Fitzwilliam: Back row L/R Mr Laird Brett Wheeler Phil Hibberd Kevin Addy Andy Horsfield Michael Wheeler Jim Horsfield Front row L/R Andy Fearn Robin Thomas Rob Fletcher Dean Bamforth Mark Terry Kris Wheeler (thanks to Dean Bamforth)

Semi Final:

Mexborough St. Johns 1 Fitzwilliam 2

Also from minutes – “Secretary to write to Brian Hyde to thank him for refereeing the Totty Cup and Barlow-Salmons Finals“

In the minutes, it mentions Sacred Heart .v. Wath Central (implying that this was the other semi-final) – which contradicts that Thorogate won the Cup??

John Dales took 5 teams to Totty Cup finals. He won it with Thorogate in 1988 and then lost it in 1991 & 1992. He then lost in 2 further finals with Monkwood: 2004 & 2005 .