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In pictures: League heroes, desperation and a famous Fenmen goal
Wisbech Town players celebrate reaching the semi-finals of the 1985-86 FA Vase under manager Roy McManus. - Credit: Supplied/Liz McManus
At times, there was desperation off the pitch for Wisbech Town FC, but luckily, they were able to welcome a new era with a historic moment.
In part three of our series, we pick another range of photographs from Wisbech and Fenland Museum’s exhibition marking 100 years of the Fenmen.
Supporters gathered on one side of Wisbech Town FC's Fenland Park ground before a new stand was erected. - Credit: Archive
The Wisbech Town FC squad ahead of the 1953-54 season. - Credit: Archive
Wisbech Town played Chelsea in a friendly as floodlights came to Fenland Park in 1964. - Credit: The Alan Balding (1928-2020) Collection/Wisbech & Fenland Museum
Mel Harnwell (pictured) was at the heart of championship glory for Wisbech Town in the 1970s. - Credit: Wisbech & Fenland Museum
The SOS committee at Wisbech Town FC. - Credit: Archive
Wisbech Town players collect their winners' medals after a league and cup double in 1971-72, featuring Roy McManus (number 11). - Credit: Supplied/Liz McManus
The Wisbech Town FC squad ahead of the 1984-85 season. - Credit: Archive
Wisbech Town secretary and director Roger Green (left) with club chairman Alf Bishop ask for help to keep the Fenmen afloat in the 1990s. - Credit: Archive
The moment Tommy Treacher scored in an FA Cup tie with St Andrews in 2010, Wisbech Town FC's first goal at their new ground. - Credit: Wisbech Town FC
We will be publishing more photographs in a series of articles marking a century of Wisbech Town FC.
Do you have any memories of Wisbech Town FC during its history? If so, get in touch with us.
Send in your memories by email to: Daniel.Mason@archant.co.uk or through the Wisbech Standard Facebook page.
