John Somerville (footballer)
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John Somerville was an English footballer and manager, serving in both capacities, as well as that of secretary, for Bolton Wanderers
.
Joining the club in 1890, he went on to make 293 appearances for the club, playing in the 1894 FA Cup Final
. When Frank Brettell
left the club, Somerville was made secretary-player, on retirement becoming secretary-manager and eventually becoming the club's first full-time manager in 1908. Under Somerville, the club were promoted to the First Division
on three separate occasions and relegated four times. During the season that Bolton were relegated the fourth time, Somerville stepped down, being replaced by Will Settle
. He remained as secretary for the rest of the season before leaving the club. He later became a Football League linesman.
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
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Joining the club in 1890, he went on to make 293 appearances for the club, playing in the 1894 FA Cup Final
1894 FA Cup Final
The 1894 FA Cup Final was contested by Notts County and Bolton Wanderers at Goodison Park. Notts County won 4–1, with goals by James Logan and Arthur Watson. Jim Cassidy scored for Bolton...
. When Frank Brettell
Frank Brettell
Frank E. Brettell was an English-born Irish football player, manager and administrator.He played as a full back for Everton, a club that was originally called St. Domingo's. He combined his role as player-secretary-manager with his full time job as a reporter for the Liverpool Mercury...
left the club, Somerville was made secretary-player, on retirement becoming secretary-manager and eventually becoming the club's first full-time manager in 1908. Under Somerville, the club were promoted to the First Division
Football League First Division
The First Division was a division of The Football League between 1888 and 2004 and the highest division in English football until the creation of the Premier League in 1992. The secondary tier in English football has since become known as the Championship....
on three separate occasions and relegated four times. During the season that Bolton were relegated the fourth time, Somerville stepped down, being replaced by Will Settle
Will Settle
Will Settle was an English football manager, serving in that capactity for five years at Bolton Wanderers.He was initially a director at the club, taking over his father's position on the board in 1899, remaining so until he replaced John Somerville in January 1910...
. He remained as secretary for the rest of the season before leaving the club. He later became a Football League linesman.