Portobello Thistle & Portobello Renton

Burnie_man · Post by **Burnie_man** » 26 Jun 2007, 12:10

Hello, this is my first post and I'm not from Portobello (that's a bad start

), however I'm hoping someone can assist me (and I apologise if this is posted in the wrong place).

I researched and published a book on Junior football in the East of Scotland last year, and I'm now working on an update which will hopefully see the light of day in 2-3 years time.

I want to trace more details relating to Portobello Thistle, who were a prominent club during the period from 1920 until they folded in 1934. I understand they played at Woods Park, and their ground was also used for a few regional Cup Finals. I understand the name at least lives on in a local Amateur/Youth club. A further club was founded under the name of Portobello Renton, who existed from 1936-1939, although I'm not sure if they also used Woods Park.

Can anyone help me with pictures of Woods Park, or even locations, plus any picture of the two teams or where I could find any? And maybe any other interesting stories about them? Thanks

Pal of Porty · Post by **Pal of Porty** » 26 Jun 2007, 15:38

I will ask my Dad when I see him - the font of all knowledge Porty.

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 26 Jun 2007, 23:08

Welcome!

I've found a few hits (but so far no photos) on the Scotsman Archive re Portobello Renton, but I assume you've seen them?

Burnie_man · Post by **Burnie_man** » 27 Jun 2007, 16:55

No, I dont have access to the SDA. Anything interesting?

Poppy · Post by **Poppy** » 27 Jun 2007, 18:30

Burnie_man wrote:No, I dont have access to the SDA. Anything interesting?

So far, just results. I'll try to read more tonight after tea and the residual ironing!

Edit: by results I mean scores not "hits" while searching

Burnie_man · Post by **Burnie_man** » 04 Jul 2007, 16:28

Bump, just to see if anyone else can help.