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| The football leagues were suspended due to the Second World War. The Island manages to form a local league during the war years and as such some football was still available to entertain those not fighting for King and Country. Soldiers often made up these matches in large numbers from regiments that were stationed here. There were a number of professional players who had brief spells at Newport during these troubled times, amongst them were, Dai Astley a forward from Aston Villa and Wales, A Glasson who was on the books of Leeds Utd and West Ham Utd's T Dyson. As the war went on, the teams weren't able to know who their next opponents were, let alone who was available to play. Newport's record of three titles 1941, 44, and 45 is something that outlines the playing power the club possessed during these days of trauma. To add to the league successes we won the Gold Cup in 1940 and 45 along with the Memorial Cup in 1941 and 1945 and finally the Charity Cup in 1945. An interesting fact also to be associated with the club is that in the seasons 1942-43, 43-44 and 44-45 Newport never lost a league match and in the latter seasons, won every match that they played. 1945-46 and the Hampshire League is back in action. In the 29 league matches Newport scored 143 goals. The goal tally didn't bring league success however, the club finished in third place. The best football was saved for the FA Cup, after fighting our way into the 'first round proper' we were drawn to play League opposition in the form of Clapton Orient. The two legged tie was to provide the clubs only win against a League team when we turned a 2-1 defeat away into a 3-2 aggregate score with a 2-0 home win. The next round was to bring the club back to earth with a bump, 12-0 over two legs. The Gold Cup remained at the club with a 7-4 victory over East Cowes Vics. 1946-47 was a season of disappointment in the league with a sixth place finish. The Gold Cup provides some consolation with a final win over Sandown. 1947-48 was an exciting season when a last game win verses R.A.O.C. (Hilsea), the 3-2 win was enough to take the championship by conceding fewer goals than our opponents who just needed a draw. Ryde who beat us 3-1 in the final loosened the clubs grip on the Gold Cup. We were also to be joining holders of the Pickford Cup in aid of the Hampshire Benevolent Fund. 1948-49 the club wasn’t able to keep hold of the league crown ending in third place. They did however win the Gold Cup and the Pickford Cup. In the Hampshire Senior Cup we lost the semi-final to Aldershot who did a league and cup double. |
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| 1949/50 Hampshire League Champions and Pickford Cup winners Back Row: Stan Smith, Peter Taulbot, Harry Legg, Alan Wright, Len Jackson, Roy Armstrong, Ken Bell, Fred Cook Front Row: Paddy O'Conner, Peter Harding, Andy Austin, Arthur Snell, Ron Legge 1949-50 the team were able to regain the league title with some consistent form and this form was extended to the Pickford cup where we able to be holders for the third time in a row. Ryde sports were to be a thorn in our side this season, winning the FA Cup, Gold Cup and Hampshire Senior Cup matches against us. |
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