Andrew Amos
Encyclopedia
Andrew Amos was an English
amateur football player who played for Cambridge University, Old Carthusians
, Corinthian and Hitchin Town
, as well as making two appearances for the English national side
. He subsequently became an ordained minister in the Church of England
, London
and was educated at Charterhouse School
, where he was a member of the school football team in 1882. He then went up to Clare College, Cambridge
and was awarded his blue in 1884.
as well as joining the Corinthian amateur club which had been founded two years earlier. He joined Corinthian in time for their December 1884 tour of the north of England when they played seven matches against professional clubs in eight days.
The first match of the tour was against the FA Cup
holders, Blackburn Rovers
and, according to Rob Cavallini in his History of the Corinthian Football Club, "what happened next was truly remarkable and firmly established the Corinthian FC as a major power in the football world (as) Corinthian FC simply overwhelmed the FA Cup holders at their own stadium 8–1" Amos played at centre half in this match and amongst the goalscorers was Tinsley Lindley
with three goals. Amos played in five of the seven tour matches.
His England
call up came, as an Old Carthusians player, for the Home International Championship match against Scotland
on 21 March 1885 when Amos played at left-half in a 1–1 draw. His next international call-up came a year later against Wales
. Until recently the second goal in this match was credited to Tinsley Lindley
but a review of contemporary records revealed that Amos scored the goal, and this is now recognized by most current reference sources.
Amos continued to play for Corinthian until November 1889, and made 47 appearances. He subsequently played for Hitchin Town
.
from 1889 to October 1921, when he became Rector of Rotherhithe
until his death in 1931.
He also served as a councillor on Bermondsey
Borough Council and was later elected as an alderman
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
amateur football player who played for Cambridge University, Old Carthusians
Old Carthusians F.C.
Old Carthusians Football Club is an association football club whose players are former pupils of Charterhouse School in Godalming, Surrey, England...
, Corinthian and Hitchin Town
Hitchin Town F.C.
Hitchin Town Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. They will compete in the Southern Football League's Premier Division for the 2011–12 season...
, as well as making two appearances for the English national side
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
. He subsequently became an ordained minister in the Church of England
Church of England
The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England and the Mother Church of the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church considers itself within the tradition of Western Christianity and dates its formal establishment principally to the mission to England by St...
Education
Amos was born in SouthwarkSouthwark
Southwark is a district of south London, England, and the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Southwark. Situated east of Charing Cross, it forms one of the oldest parts of London and fronts the River Thames to the north...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and was educated at Charterhouse School
Charterhouse School
Charterhouse School, originally The Hospital of King James and Thomas Sutton in Charterhouse, or more simply Charterhouse or House, is an English collegiate independent boarding school situated at Godalming in Surrey.Founded by Thomas Sutton in London in 1611 on the site of the old Carthusian...
, where he was a member of the school football team in 1882. He then went up to Clare College, Cambridge
Clare College, Cambridge
Clare College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England.The college was founded in 1326, making it the second-oldest surviving college of the University after Peterhouse. Clare is famous for its chapel choir and for its gardens on "the Backs"...
and was awarded his blue in 1884.
Football career
After graduating he played football for the Old CarthusiansOld Carthusians F.C.
Old Carthusians Football Club is an association football club whose players are former pupils of Charterhouse School in Godalming, Surrey, England...
as well as joining the Corinthian amateur club which had been founded two years earlier. He joined Corinthian in time for their December 1884 tour of the north of England when they played seven matches against professional clubs in eight days.
The first match of the tour was against the FA Cup
1884 FA Cup Final
The 1884 FA Cup Final was contested by Blackburn Rovers and Queen's Park at the Kennington Oval. Rovers won 2–1, with goals from Joe Sowerbutts and Jimmy Forrest; Robert M Christie scored for Queen's Park.-Teams:*Played March 29, 1884...
holders, Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
and, according to Rob Cavallini in his History of the Corinthian Football Club, "what happened next was truly remarkable and firmly established the Corinthian FC as a major power in the football world (as) Corinthian FC simply overwhelmed the FA Cup holders at their own stadium 8–1" Amos played at centre half in this match and amongst the goalscorers was Tinsley Lindley
Tinsley Lindley
Tinsley Lindley was an English footballer. He was considered one of the 19th century's great centre forwards. His passes and shots at goal were very precise, he was very clever and an excellent team player. An elegant and technically superb player.He was the son of Leonard Lindley who was a lace...
with three goals. Amos played in five of the seven tour matches.
His England
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
call up came, as an Old Carthusians player, for the Home International Championship match against Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
on 21 March 1885 when Amos played at left-half in a 1–1 draw. His next international call-up came a year later against Wales
Wales national football team
The Wales national football team represents Wales in international football. It is controlled by the Football Association of Wales , the governing body for football in Wales, and the third oldest national football association in the world. The team have only qualified for a major international...
. Until recently the second goal in this match was credited to Tinsley Lindley
Tinsley Lindley
Tinsley Lindley was an English footballer. He was considered one of the 19th century's great centre forwards. His passes and shots at goal were very precise, he was very clever and an excellent team player. An elegant and technically superb player.He was the son of Leonard Lindley who was a lace...
but a review of contemporary records revealed that Amos scored the goal, and this is now recognized by most current reference sources.
Amos continued to play for Corinthian until November 1889, and made 47 appearances. He subsequently played for Hitchin Town
Hitchin Town F.C.
Hitchin Town Football Club are an English semi-professional football club based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire. They will compete in the Southern Football League's Premier Division for the 2011–12 season...
.
Ministry
Amos was ordained in 1887 and ministered in LondonLondon
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
from 1889 to October 1921, when he became Rector of Rotherhithe
Rotherhithe
Rotherhithe is a residential district in inner southeast London, England and part of the London Borough of Southwark. It is located on a peninsula on the south bank of the Thames, facing Wapping and the Isle of Dogs on the north bank, and is a part of the Docklands area...
until his death in 1931.
He also served as a councillor on Bermondsey
Bermondsey
Bermondsey is an area in London on the south bank of the river Thames, and is part of the London Borough of Southwark. To the west lies Southwark, to the east Rotherhithe, and to the south, Walworth and Peckham.-Toponomy:...
Borough Council and was later elected as an alderman
Alderman
An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions founded upon English law. The term may be titular, denoting a high-ranking member of a borough or county council, a council member chosen by the elected members themselves rather than by popular vote, or a council...
.