Rosebery Charity Cup facts for kids
| Sport | Football (soccer) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1882 |
| No. of teams | Varied |
| Country | Scotland |
| Most recent champion(s) |
Hibernian (1945) |
The Rosebery Charity Cup was a special football competition in Scotland. It was played by senior clubs from the East of Scotland area. This tournament was unique because it helped raise money for good causes.
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A Look Back at the Rosebery Cup
This football tournament was named after Archibald Primrose, 5th Earl of Rosebery. He was a very important supporter of Scottish football in its early days. After he passed away in 1929, his son, Harry Primrose, 6th Earl of Rosebery, continued to support the competition.
The Rosebery Charity Cup was all about helping others. The money raised from the games went to two important hospitals: the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and the Leith Hospital. It was usually the very last football event of the season. The competition ran for many years, from the 1882–83 season all the way until the 1944–45 season.
Today, you can see the actual trophy from the Rosebery Charity Cup. It is on display at the Heart of Midlothian Museum.
A Special 50th Anniversary
In the 1932–33 season, the tournament celebrated its 50th birthday! To mark this special occasion, the champions from the year before, Motherwell, were invited to play. The final game was held at Tynecastle. The stadium was decorated with primrose and rose colors. These were the special racing colors of the Rosebery family.
Top Teams in the Tournament
Here's a look at which clubs won the Rosebery Charity Cup the most times, and which ones were runners-up (finished second).
| Club | Winners | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Midlothian | 32 | 20 |
| Hibernian | 22 | 17 |
| Leith Athletic | 4 | 15 |
| St Bernard's | 4 | 7 |
| Mossend Swifts | 1 | 1 |
| Armadale | 0 | 1 |
| Motherwell | 0 | 1 |
| Rest of Edinburgh XI | 0 | 1 |
See also
- Glasgow Merchants Charity Cup
- East of Scotland Shield
- Wilson Cup (football)
