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Blackstones FC Club History |
The club's exact date of foundation is unknown but the first recorded success came in 1918-19, when just two points were dropped in winning the Peterborough League.
The club appears to have gone backwards from that, spending many years in very junior football in the Stamford and District, and Bourne and District Leagues. Championships were few and far between, although the club did win the final Stamford League prior to the outbreak of war.
The club then achieved little of note until stepping up to the Peterborough League again, and in 1962 the 2nd Division was won with 38 points from a possible 46. However, the next item of silverware was a long time coming; it was in 1976 before the Division One title came to Lincoln Road. 56 points from 34 matches, coupled with the impressive facilities on offer at Lincoln Road, saw the club step up to the Premier Division.
The club quickly adjusted to the higher level, usually finishing near the top although never taking the title. Entry to the F.A. Vase was obtained in the late 70's and, with the excellent ground at Lincoln Road, the decision was taken to join the UCL in 1984. After finishing 4th in our first season, Stones enjoyed a fine Knockout Cup run in 1985-86, losing to Stamford in the semi-final, after ousting mighty Irthlingborough Diamonds in the previous round. In 1988 Stones made it to the Premier Division, finishing Division One runner-up to Timken Duston, thanks to a last day home win over Higham Town.
Floodlights were installed in 1990, with Aston Villa providing the opposition on a memorable night for the club. We were now competing in the F.A. Cup, and a famous victory over Bishops Stortford was achieved in 1991. We won our first Senior honours in 1993, beating neighbours Bourne Town to win the Lincolnshire Senior Cup 'A'. Since getting into the Premier Division the Stones have never finished higher than sixth position and the club's next ambition is to better that, as soon as possible. The name was changed to Blackstones F.C. in the summer of 1998.
Season 2002-03 proved to be memorable both on and off the field. The Social Club finally managed to secure the freehold of Lincoln Road and both sides reached the Finals of their respective League Knockout Cups. The Reserves lost to S & L 3-2 after extra-time but the First Team produced a stunning performance to defeat highly fancied Buckingham Town 4-0 at Northampton Spencer to secure their first major Trophy for ten years.
Season 2003-04 saw the 1st Team win the Lincs Senior Cup 'A' once more and the Reserves won the League Knockout Cup for the third time.
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