Sid Cavendish
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Sidney William "Sid" Cavendish (1876–1954) was an English professional footballer who played at inside-forward for various clubs around the turn of the 20th century.
, Derbyshire
and started his football career playing for Overseal Town. In May 1898, he was spotted by a scout from Southern League
champions, Southampton
and he moved to the south coast
, together with his team-mate, goalkeeper John Joyce
.
Cavendish spent his first season at The Dell in the reserves, scoring 22 goals. His first-team debut came on 6 January 1900, when he took the place of the former England
international Harry Wood
at inside-left for the visit of Gravesend United
. The "Saints" celebrated the start of the new century in style, with Cavendish scoring in a memorable 8–0 victory. Cavendish played in the next two matches (at centre-forward and centre-half respectively), before returning to the reserves.
Described as "a gentlemanly player, often winning esteem and respect from many of his opponents", Cavendish made only one appearance in the 1900–01 season
, followed by five appearances in 1901–02
.
In the 1902 close-season, Cavendish dropped into the Hampshire League
with Freemantle
before moving in 1904 to the East End of London
with Clapton Orient. After a year in the Southern League Second Division when they finished in eighth position, Clapton Orient applied for election to the Football League and were successful, taking their place in Football League Division Two. Cavendish made no Football League appearances for Orient, although he did make one appearance in the FA Cup
.
In the summer of 1906, Cavendish moved to Salisbury, Wiltshire and joined Salisbury City
, firstly as a player and later as a trainer, remaining with the City side into the late 1920s.
Football career
Cavendish was born in OversealOverseal
Overseal is a village situated 3 miles south of Swadlincote, in South Derbyshire. It is sometimes locally pronounced as "Ovversale" and is the southernmost settlement in Derbyshire, on the border with Leicestershire.-Geography:...
, Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Derbyshire is a county in the East Midlands of England. A substantial portion of the Peak District National Park lies within Derbyshire. The northern part of Derbyshire overlaps with the Pennines, a famous chain of hills and mountains. The county contains within its boundary of approx...
and started his football career playing for Overseal Town. In May 1898, he was spotted by a scout from 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
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...
and he moved to the south coast
Southern England
Southern England, the South and the South of England are imprecise terms used to refer to the southern counties of England bordering the English Midlands. It has a number of different interpretations of its geographic extents. The South is considered by many to be a cultural region with a distinct...
, together with his team-mate, goalkeeper John Joyce
John Joyce (footballer)
John William Joyce was an English footballer who played as a goalkeeper for various clubs between 1898 and 1920. Throughout his career, he was known to supporters as "Tiny" in allusion to his size, being 6 feet tall and weighing 14 stone.-Football career:Joyce was born in Burton upon Trent,...
.
Cavendish spent his first season at The Dell in the reserves, scoring 22 goals. His first-team debut came on 6 January 1900, when he took the place of the former England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
international Harry Wood
Harry Wood (footballer)
Harry Wood was a professional footballer who played most of his career as an inside-forward for Wolverhampton Wanderers and Southampton.-Wolverhampton Wanderers:...
at inside-left for the visit of Gravesend United
Gravesend United F.C.
Gravesend United Football Club was a football club based in Gravesend, Kent.They were founder members of the Kent League in 1894-95 before moving to join the Southern League in 1896-97...
. The "Saints" celebrated the start of the new century in style, with Cavendish scoring in a memorable 8–0 victory. Cavendish played in the next two matches (at centre-forward and centre-half respectively), before returning to the reserves.
Described as "a gentlemanly player, often winning esteem and respect from many of his opponents", Cavendish made only one appearance in the 1900–01 season
Southern Football League 1900-01
The 1900-01 season was the seventh in the history of the Southern League. Southampton were Division One champions for the fourth time in five seasons, whilst Bristol City were elected to the Football League.-Division One:Division One featured three new clubs:...
, followed by five appearances in 1901–02
Southern Football League 1901-02
The 1901-02 season was the eighth in the history of the Southern League. Portsmouth were Division One champions for the first time. No clubs applied for election to the Football League.-Division One:Division One featured three new clubs:...
.
In the 1902 close-season, Cavendish dropped into the Hampshire League
Hampshire League
Hampshire League is a name used for two distinct football competitions based in Hampshire, England. There are two leagues; Hampshire Premier Football League named 'Puma Engineering Hampshire Premier Football League' for sponsor purposes and the division below which is the Hampshire League 2004 or...
with Freemantle
Freemantle F.C.
Freemantle Football Club were a football club based in the Freemantle area of Southampton who were active at the end of the nineteenth century. During their brief heyday, they were rivals to Southampton Football Club...
before moving in 1904 to the East End of London
East End of London
The East End of London, also known simply as the East End, is the area of London, England, United Kingdom, east of the medieval walled City of London and north of the River Thames. Although not defined by universally accepted formal boundaries, the River Lea can be considered another boundary...
with Clapton Orient. After a year in the Southern League Second Division when they finished in eighth position, Clapton Orient applied for election to the Football League and were successful, taking their place in Football League Division Two. Cavendish made no Football League appearances for Orient, although he did make one appearance in the 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...
.
In the summer of 1906, Cavendish moved to Salisbury, Wiltshire and joined Salisbury City
Salisbury City F.C.
Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium...
, firstly as a player and later as a trainer, remaining with the City side into the late 1920s.