have won more if it hadn't been for World War II. He also made 9 appearances for Wales in wartime internationals scoring once. During his international career he played against such greats as Cliff Bastin, Stanley Matthews and Tommy Lawton. Perhaps the most notable match he appeared in was Wales 4–2 victory over England in 1938 at Ninian Park as part of the 1939 British Home Championship. Idris was amongst the scorers for Wales with Stanley Matthews and Tommy Lawton netting for England. Honours As a player Brentford Football League Second Division Championship: 1934–35 Football League Third Division Championship: 1932-33 London War Cup Winner: 1941-42 As an individual Brentford Hall of Fame Non-playing Career and Retirement After football Hopkins had spells coaching in Sweden with IFK Norrkoping and FK Slepnier, and Turkey with Demirspor F.C. He also managed Ramsgate, Portadown and Sutton United. He eventually moved to Middlesex where he owned and ran a confectionery shop Kandies in Harefield during the 1960’s and 70’s before settling in Buckinghamshire with his wife, Nancy, and sons Barry and Ashley. Hopkins died in on 9 October 1994 two days before his 84th birthday. A minutes' silence was held as a mark of respect before Brentford's match on the following Saturday. External links Some photos of Idris's International Caps and some old Brentford Photos Details of Englands home internationals, many against Wales and Idris The British Home International Tournament A history of Welsh international football matches His career at Crystal Palace His comments to a passer by on the bus References 1910 births 1994 deaths Brentford F.C. players Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players Crystal Palace F.C. players Bristol City F.C. players Wales international footballers Wales wartime international footballers Footballers from Merthyr Tydfil Welsh footballers West Ham United F.C. wartime guest players Dartford F.C. players Southern Football League players Merthyr Town F.C. players Association football outside forwards