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Those Were The Days; 24th February 1968

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:02 am
by Les1949
THOSE WERE THE DAYS
24th February 1968
Spartan League
Hampton 4 (Allen 2, McCormack, Rowlands) Rayners Lane 0

Joe Andrews; Alan Earl, Ken Merry, Don Aldridge, Peter Minor, John McLintock, Syd Carter, Mickey Garman, Peter Allen, Terry McCormack, Arthur Rowlands.
Sub; Graham Belcher

Rayners Lane offered little opposition, whilst Hampton did just enough to sweep them aside without having to work too hard. McCormack had an early chance which cleared the crossbar, whilst former Southall player, Benett, had a rare foray forward for the visitors. After twenty-five minutes, Allen slipped a through ball to McCormack who fired past the advancing Milton. Earl and Rowlands both had shots on target, but the first half ended with Hampton holding a 1-0 lead. In the 53rd minute, McCormack repaid Allen, by putting the Hampton forward in to score, with the help of a slight deflection. Hampton went 3-0 up when Rowland’s shot went through Milton’s hands. The fourth goal came after good work, again, by McCormack, allowing Allen to beat Milton, ‘all ends up’. The match report bemoaned the fact that it wasn’t a very good game and that Hampton will have to play better against stronger opposition.




The Old Historian

Re: Those Were The Days; 24th February 1968

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:29 am
by Tony
Possibly the definitive Hampton line up of the 1960s. I wonder how they would have fared against today's side?

Re: Those Were The Days; 24th February 1968

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:48 am
by TW10
I remember Arthur Rowlands, he was a coach at Hanwell Town when i played for them in the early 90s. His son played for QPR

Re: Those Were The Days; 24th February 1968

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:56 am
by Shepperton Supporter
Tony wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:29 am Possibly the definitive Hampton line up of the 1960s. I wonder how they would have fared against today's side?
I think this is a question that runs through many supporters minds in every club. Very difficult to compare eras , fitness standards, tactics etc would come into play. Perhaps it would be fairest to say these players given modern training etc would be good.
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Re: Those Were The Days; 24th February 1968

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:58 am
by Shepperton Supporter
TW10 wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:48 am I remember Arthur Rowlands, he was a coach at Hanwell Town when i played for them in the early 90s. His son played for QPR
His son Martin also played for Brentford, if you want some controversy then mention him to their supporters!

Re: Those Were The Days; 24th February 1968

Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2024 12:52 pm
by TW3 Beaver
Shepperton Supporter wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:58 am
TW10 wrote: Sat Feb 24, 2024 9:48 am I remember Arthur Rowlands, he was a coach at Hanwell Town when i played for them in the early 90s. His son played for QPR
His son Martin also played for Brentford, if you want some controversy then mention him to their supporters!
Also played for today's visitors, in another guise, Farnborough Town.