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James
Iremonger |
Nottingham
Forest FC
2 appearances, 0 goals
P 2 W 1 D 1 L 0 F
3:
A 2
75% successful
1901-02
captain: none
minutes played: 180 |
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Timeline |
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James Iremonger |
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Birth |
Sunday, 5 March 1876 in
Norton, near Askern, West Riding of Yorkshire |
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registered in Doncaster April-June 1876 |
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According to the 1881
census, James is the oldest of three children to James and Naomi (née
Lingard). His
father is a Police Sergeant. They live in West Bridgford. |
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According to the 1891
census, James is now the oldest of seven children. The fifteen year-old is
a machine builder and they all live at Ruddington Road in Wilford,
Nottingham. His father is still a Sergeant in the county police force. |
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Marriage |
to Edith
Minnie Godley, in spring-1898 |
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registered in Ecclesall Bierlow April-June 1898 |
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Children |
James and Edith
Iremonger had six children together. Edith (b.summer 1899), James (b.5 June 1901),
Amy Naomi (b.March 1903), Minnie (b.18 December 1904), Arthur
Norman (b.12 May 1908) and Renèe (b.23
July 1915). |
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According to the 1901
census, James is now married to Edith, and despite being a successful
cricketer, he states himself as a professional footballer. They live at
4 Chestnut Grove in West Bridgford with two boarders.
They had had
a daughter, Edith, who died before she was six months old. |
"A shocking motor car fatality occurred on
Tuesday evening at Bridgford,
Nottingham, Amy Iremonger, the two-and-a-half-year-old, being knocked down
in the public highway and killed by a car belonging to Mr Warne, of
Tisbury Manor, Dorking, which was on its way to Harrogate. The driver
proceeded with the child immediately to the nearest doctor's house, but
death had taken place. The child is the daughter of James Iremonger, the
well-known Notts cricketer, who was away from home playing for the county
against Surrey at the Oval." - The Derby
Daily Telegraph, Wednesday, 9 August 1905.
"At the inquest
held at Nottingham yesterday on the body of Amy Iremonger, who was knocked down and killed on Tuesday
evening, on the public
highway, by a motor-car, belonging to Mr Warne, of Frobury Manor, Dorking,
which was on its way to Harrogate, the jury found that the occurrence was
purely accidental, and no blame attached to the chauffer, John Taylor. The
car was going about 10 miles an hour, and the child, previously unseen,
ran out from a bend in the road, slightly hesitated, and then ran forward
again. - The Western Daily Press, Bristol,
Thursday, 17 August 1905.
"At the inquest yesterday as to
the death of Amy Naomi Iremonger, aged two years and five months, Mr. W.
Harrop, Deputy-Chief Constable, stated that this was the first motor-car
fatality in the country. Speaking generally, he thought the motorists in
Notts behaved very well. He had heard from the Chief of Police at Dorking
(Surrey), from whence the car came, that there were no previous complaints
against the driver, Taylor.
The tragic affair, which occurred at West
Bridgford about six o'clock on Tuesday evening was described by Kate
Melbourne, a nurse, who took the three children of James Iremonger out for
an airing, one being in a mail-cart. A little boy and deceased ran across
the road to gather flowers, and when the motor-car approached the lad ran
back to her, and she ran towards the little girl–too late, however,
for the car struck the child and knocked her down, pulling up 15 yards
away. The child died in her arms on the way to a surgery. She did not
think the occupants of the car could have seen the children, as they were
in a hedge. No hooter was sounded." -
Yorkshire Telegraph and Star, Thursday Forenoon, 10 August 1905. |
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According to the 1911
census, James, now stated as a professional cricketer, is still married
and they have three children, James, Minnie and Arthur. They live at 70 Crosby
Road in West Bridgford, with one servant. The census return reveals that
two other children had died, Edith in 1900 and Amy Naomi in 1905.
James' father
ex-Sergeant James Iremonger, took his own life on 21 July 1912. |
"EX-POLICEMAN'S TRAGIC DEATH.
SAD NOTTINGHAM TRAGEDY.
WELL-KNOWN LOCAL CRICKETER'S BEREAVEMENT.
Ex-Police-Sergeant James Iremonger, who was
well-known to residents of West Bridgford, Wilford, and the Meadows, met
his death yesterday afternoon
in extremely tragic circumstances.
His non-appearance at tea time alarmed the
members of his family, and one of his sons, who lives at home, went to
look for him. He discovered that one of the outhouses had been barricaded
from the inside, and on entering he was horrified to find his father dead,
with a terrible wound to his throat. Such violence had been used, indeed,
that the throat was cut practically from ear to ear, and the razor broken
in the act.
The
deceased, who lived at 8, Headon-terrace, Wilford-road, retired on pension
from the Notts. County Police Force rather more than eleven years ago
after serving in the army and the police force for upwards of a quarter of
a century.
Shortly after his retirement he secured an appointment at the Nottingham
Post Office, but ill-health compelled him to relinquish the post. The
deceased, who was 66 years of age, had suffered acutely from rheumatism
for a long time, and was in failing health generally, but his friends had
no reason to suspect that he would take is own life.
The body was removed to the Hyson Green
mortuary last evening for an inquest." -
The Nottingham Evening Post, Monday, 22
July 1912 |
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(His mother died in 1921)
According to the 1921 census,
James, still a professional cricketer and Headmaster at Oundle School (Notts
County FC trainer is crossed out) and he is still married, now have one more
daughter, Renèe. They are boarding with the Sabin family at West Street in
Oundle. |
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According to the 1939
register, James and Edith are still married and are living at 70 Crosby
Road in West Bridgford. He is a retired cricket coach.
(His son,
Arthur, died in Leeds, 23 July 1946) |
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Death |
Sunday, 25 March 1956 in 70
Crosby Road, West
Bridgford, Nottinghamshire. |
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aged
80 years 20 days
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registered in Basford January-March 1956 |
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Obituary |
"JAMES IREMONGER, CRICKETER AND FOOTBALLER, DEAD
"MR.
JAMES IREMONGER, a former Notts. cricketer, Nottingham Forest and England
footballer and one of the finest all-round athletes of his day, died at
his home, 70 Crosby Road, West Bridgford, yesterday. He celebrated his
80th birthday on March 5. Although a Yorkshireman by birth—he was born in
Norton—he lived in Nottinghamshire practically all his life and was
often described as having been born and bred at Wilford, the village his
family have been associated with for many years. He was one of the great
professional batsmen produced by Notts., for whom he first played in 1899.
The foundations of his career were laid when he played cricket and
football with teams formed by Jardines, the Nottingham engineers. He
continued with Notts. as a coach until 1938, and among the many youngsters
who profited by his knowledge of the game were Harold Larwood and William
Voce, the famous Notts. and England bowlers. The name Iremonger figures
prominently in the records of Nottingham Forest F.C., for whom he gave
valuable service for about 15 years. Like his brother, Albert, the Old
Notts. County goalkeeper, James stood well over 6ft. He achieved fame as a
left-back, later developing into a first-rate goalkeeper. He gained his
English international cap against Scotland in 1901 and appeared against
Germany in the same year. He was selected to play Ireland the following
year and took part in a trial match in 1903. After his active football and
cricket career he became trainer-coach to Notts. County Football Club,
and, although it is not generally known, he figured in goal for Notts.
County on one occasion. That was at Merthyr on November 1, 1920. Mr.
Iremonger was a founder member of the West Bridgford Hall Bowling Club and
only last week visited the club for a game of dominoes in the pavilion. He
leaves a widow, two sons, two daughters and eight grandchildren." - Nottingham Evening News, Monday, 26 March 1956. |
Funeral
Thursday, 29 March 1956
Wilford Church |
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"SPORTING organisations were well represented at the funeral at
Wilford Church today, of Mr. James Iremonger, former Notts cricketer,
Nottingham Forest and England footballer, and one of the finest athletes
of his day. The service was conducted by the Vicar of Wilford (Rev. H. W.
Schofield) and the Rev. Arnold Doxey (Vicar of Greasley), a member of the
Notts. County C.C. committee (who also represented Mr G.H. Spencer) read
the lesson." - Nottingham Evening News, Thursday, 29 March 1956 |
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Probate |
"IREMONGER
James of 70 Crosby-road West Bridgford
Nottinghamshire died 25 March 1956 Probate
Nottingham 14 May to Edith Minnie Iremonger.
Effects £7870."
[2024 equivalent: £165,692] |
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Source |
 Douglas Lammings' An
English Football Internationalist Who's Who [1990] & |
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Playing Career |
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Club(s) |
Began at Wilford FC in Nottinghamshire and then Jardine's FC within
Nottingham, before joining Nottingham Forest FC in early 1896, and
remained until his retirement in 1910. He made a single 'friendly' appearance
in goal for Notts County FC, 1 November 1920, standing in for his brother,
Albert. They lost 3-2 to Merthyr Town FC. |
League honours
275 appearances, 2 goals |
Nottingham
Forest FC 1896-1909 275 appearances, two goals
debut: 21 March
1896 Stoke FC 1 Nottingham Forest FC 0.
last: 2 October 1909 Nottingham
Forest FC 3 Sheffield United FC 2.
His two league goals were scored against
Sunderland AFC, and both from the penalty spot, eighteen months apart. |
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Club honours |
FA Cup winners 1897-98 (0ᵃ), semi-finalist 1899-00
(6ᵃ) (lost 2-3 vs. Bury (in a replay)), 1901-02 (4ᵃ)
(lost 1-3 vs. Southampton);
Football League Division One fourth place 1900-01 (34ᵃ);
Division Two winners 1906-07 (4ᵃ); |
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Individual honours |
Football
League (four appearances) |
Distinctions |
Played first-class cricket with Nottinghamshire CCC between 1899 and 1914.
"During his playing
career for Notts., which ended in 1914, Iremonger scored 17,087 runs in
449 innings, with an average of 38.05. With the ball he took 594 wickets
his average being 22.55. He toured Australia with the M.C.C. in 1907-8,
although he did not play in a Test match. On 24 occasions he figured in
three-figure partnerships with A.O. Jones. He was also one of the few
Notts. players who have taken part in a stand exceeding 300 (303). That
was against Gloucestershire at Trent Bridge in 1904. Except in 1907,
Iremonger scored over 1,000 runs a season from 1901 to 1909. His best year
was 1904 when he made 1,983 runs for an average of 60. His highest score
was 272, against Kent, at Trent Bridge in that year."
- Nottingham Evening News, Monday, 26 March 1956.
Also brother of Albert (Notts County FC & Lincoln City FC
goalkeeper 1904-26)
and Harry (Nottingham Forest FC goalkeeper 1912-15). Father of James
(Hull City FC 1923-25) |
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Height/Weight |
6'
1", 13st.
7lbs [1901]. |
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Source |
Douglas Lammings' An English
Football Internationalist Who's Who [1990]. |
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England Career |
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Player number |
One
of two who became the 268th
players (268)
to appear for England. |
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Position(s) |
Full back |
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First match |
No. 73, 30 March 1901, England 2 Scotland
2, a British Championship match at
Sports Arena, Crystal Palace, Sydenham, London, aged 25 years
25 days. |
Last match
357 days |
No. 75, 22 March 1902, Ireland 0 England
1, a British Championship match at
The
North-East Showgrounds, Balmoral, Belfast, aged 26 years
17 days. |
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Major tournaments |
British Championship 1900-01, 1901-02; |
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Team honours |
British Championship winners 1900-01; |
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Individual honours |
The
Professionals (one
appearance, September 1901)
Wisden
Cricketer of the Year 1903; |
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Distinctions |
Died fifteen days after Arthur Knight |
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Beyond England |
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After retiring from playing,
Iremonger joined rival Nottingham club, Notts County FC as their trainer
from 1919 to 1927. Apart from distinguishing himself as a Nottinghamshire
cricketer, he also was a member of Marylebone CC tour side of Australia in
1911/12, and was also a coach to the Nottinghamshire CCC from 1921 to
1938. -
An English Football Internationalists' Who's Who.
Douglas Lamming (1990). Hatton Press, p.142/3. |
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The Numbers |
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Appearances |
comp. apps |
minutes |
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captain |
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2 |
2 |
2 |
180 |
0 |
none |
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The minutes here given can only ever be a guideline and cannot therefore be accurate, only an approximation. |
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P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
GD |
FTS
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CS |
FAv |
AAv |
Pts% |
W/L |
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2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
+1 |
0 |
1 |
1.5 |
1 |
75 |
+1 |
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Both of his matches were played in the British Championship
competition |
Venue Record
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Venue |
P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
GD |
FTS
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CS |
FAv |
AAv |
Pts% |
W/L |
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Home |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
=0 |
0 |
0 |
2.00 |
2.00 |
50.0 |
=0 |
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Away |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
+1 |
0 |
1 |
1.00 |
0.00 |
100.0 |
+1 |
Tournament Record
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British Championship Competition |
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Type |
P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
GD |
FTS |
CS |
FAv |
AAv |
Pts% |
W/L |
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BC
1900-01 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
=0 |
0 |
0 |
2.00 |
2.00 |
50.0 |
=0 |
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BC
1901-02 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
+1 |
0 |
1 |
1.00 |
0.00 |
100.0 |
+1 |
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BC
All |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
+1 |
0 |
1 |
1.50 |
1.00 |
75.0 |
+1 |
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All Competition |
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Type |
P |
W |
D |
L |
F |
A |
GD |
FTS |
CS |
FAv |
AAv |
Pts% |
W/L |
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BC |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
+1 |
0 |
1 |
1.50 |
1.00 |
75.0 |
+1 |
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2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
+1 |
0 |
1 |
1.5 |
1 |
75 |
+1 |
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