The Original Reds

Chapter 29 In the early years of the twentieth century, there were no Russian Oligarchs, or Middle Eastern Oil Magnates, to turn... Read More

Chapter 28 – 1910/11 ‘The Reds start the season with a heavy financial handicap’ – Workington Star 02/09/1910 In the summer, after... Read More

Chapter 27 – 1909/10 The close season brought the usual large-scale change in personnel, with ten senior players moving on, many after... Read More

Chapter 26 – 1908/09 It didn’t take long for the Workington side that had done so well to finish third in their... Read More

Chapter 25 – 1907/08 Having gained promotion to the Lancashire Combination first division, Workington had an attack of common sense. Although they... Read More

Chapter 24 – 1906/07 The outcome of May’s meeting in Newcastle was that Workington, along with nine other clubs, became founder members... Read More

Chapter 23 – 1905/06 Over the years, at whatever level the club has been playing, Workington have had many prolific goal scorers.... Read More

Chapter 22 – 1904/05 At the end of the previous season a number of clubs had left the Lancashire Combination leaving a... Read More

Chapter 21 – 1903/04 At the end of the 1902/03 season, following the introduction of a second division to the powerful Lancashire... Read More

Chapter 20 – 1902/03 After finishing their first Lancashire League season in a more than creditable eighth place, hopes were high entering... Read More