Cup team, 1953
Central Schools’ Trophy (Runners up). League Champions.
Standing, from left: Mr A.L. Smith, Joe Hunt, John Gribbon, Bernard Poole, Pat McGlynn, Alexander, Dave Kenny, Jimmy Dunne.
Seated, from left: Albert Kirwin, Phil Beswick, John Queenan, D. Rafferty, Welch.
Payne Shield winners, 1953
Standing, from left: Mr A.L. Smith, Terry Hanlon, Dave Kenny, Pat McGlynn, Joe Smith, John Gribbon, Jimmy Dunne, Unidentified.
Front, from left: Unidentified (kneeling), Billy Hall, John Murphy, John Queenan, Unidentified, Unidentified.
Manchester Boys, 1952-53
Standing, from left: J. Smith (Cavendish Secondary), John Queenan (St Gregory’s Central), V. Vain (St Malachy’s), P. Jones (Newton Heath Tech.), W. Chandley (Wheler Street), T. Beckett (St Patrick’s), J. McGrath (St Augustine’s, Monsall), H. Chadwick (Chorlton Grammar).
Seated, from left: D. Wall (St Anne’s, Beswick), K. Hartley (Yew Tree), Wilf McGuiness (Mount Carmel), T. Prescott (Central Grammar), M. Clarke (Chorlton Grammar).
Part kneeling: A. Craythorne (St James’), left, G. Landing (St Margaret’s), right.
John Queenan was awarded his colours. Wilf McGuiness captained England Boys in the home internationals.
The photograph was taken at Belle Vue stadium. It was the first time Manchester Boys had played London Boys.