I AM indebted to Henry Gandon for identifying the footballers of Ide Hill (1926-1927).

Known as the Stonediggers, they won the Smith's Cup by beating Halstead in the final.

Standing: Gilbert Gasson, Frank Geer, Dick Banks, George Avis, Tich Banks, Harvey Smith, Frank Ellis, Alec Wood, Dave Banks, James Stott (Ide Hill Schoolmaster), Jack Banks. Sitting: Charlie Ayres (captain), Cyril Geer, Harold Edwards, Harry Carey, Bill Bishop. In front: Jack Ayres, Bob Banks.

Henry looks after the village archives and tells me the names were identified by Les Geer and confirmed by Jack Ayres some years ago.