The History of Newtongrange Star
1940 to 1945
During World War II Newtongrange Star did not compete in any competitions.

There was some Junior football played during the war. The Lanark & Lothians League was in operation between 1941 and 1945 involving clubs such as Armadale Thistle, Fauldhouse United and Bathgate Thistle as well as Lanarkshire clubs like Wishaw Juniors, Larkhall Thistle and Lanark United.
Back row: J. Scott (Raith Rovers) (Reserve), W. Denholm (Newtongrange Star), R. Stewart (Partick Glencairn), T. Hastie (Leven Rangers), W. Gibson (Glasgow Perthshire), W. Duncan (Markinch Juniors), W. Paterson (Shawfield Juniors), Cpl Saunders (Sports Cpl).
Front row: T. Knox (Wallyford Rangers), J. Lamarra (Coatbridge St Patricks), James Anderson (Mossley), J Rabbie (Kilbirnie Ladeside), R. Hammond (Dundee Violet).
This photograph was taken at RAF Marston Moor, North Yorkshire in 1944 before a Scotland v England match amongst the airmen. Featured in the Scotland team is William Denholm who was with Star between 1936 and 1938.
Final score - Scotland 1 England 0.
Photograph supplied by Jim Rodger.