150th anniversary of Stourbridge Football Club

Summary

That this House congratulates Stourbridge Football Club on the occasion of its 150th anniversary in 2026; notes that the Club was founded in 1876 as Stourbridge Standard before becoming Stourbridge Football Club and has since played a distinguished role in the sporting and community life of the Black Country; recognises the Club's proud nickname, The Glassboys, reflecting Stourbridge's historic connection with the glassmaking industry; celebrates a rich history including the Birmingham League championship of 1923-24, success in the Southern League, multiple Worcestershire and Birmingham Senior Cup triumphs, and memorable runs in national cup competitions; further notes the Club's famous FA Cup achievements, including victories over Plymouth Argyle and Northampton Town and reaching the Third Round Proper of the FA Cup for the first time in its history in 2016-17; further recognises the Club's outstanding contribution to the local community, with recent analysis estimating that it generates £3.4 million in social and economic value each year through its sporting, health, wellbeing and community activities, engages almost 400 youth players, more than 300 adult players, over 220 volunteers and 2,680 community programme participants, and provides opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, including women, girls and disabled players; commends the dedication of generations of players, managers, volunteers, supporters, staff and local businesses who have sustained and strengthened the Club over a century and a half; and wishes everyone connected with Stourbridge Football Club every success as it celebrates this remarkable milestone and looks forward to the next chapter in its history.

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Timeline

1. 12 October 2026

   Early Day Motion

   That this House congratulates Stourbridge Football Club on the occasion of its 150th anniversary in 2026; notes that the Club was founded in 1876 as Stourbridge Standard before becoming Stourbridge Football Club and has since played a distinguished role in the sporting and community life of the Black Country; recognises the Club's proud nickname, The Glassboys, reflecting Stourbridge's historic connection with the glassmaking industry; celebrates a rich history including the Birmingham League championship of 1923-24, success in the Southern League, multiple Worcestershire and Birmingham Senior Cup triumphs, and memorable runs in national cup competitions; further notes the Club's famous FA Cup achievements, including victories over Plymouth Argyle and Northampton Town and reaching the Third Round Proper of the FA Cup for the first time in its history in 2016-17; further recognises the Club's outstanding contribution to the local community, with recent analysis estimating that it generates £3.4 million in social and economic value each year through its sporting, health, wellbeing and community activities, engages almost 400 youth players, more than 300 adult players, over 220 volunteers and 2,680 community programme participants, and provides opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, including women, girls and disabled players; commends the dedication of generations of players, managers, volunteers, supporters, staff and local businesses who have sustained and strengthened the Club over a century and a half; and wishes everyone connected with Stourbridge Football Club every success as it celebrates this remarkable milestone and looks forward to the next chapter in its history.

   Source: Early Day Motion

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