18th March 1927 - Football - Standon Villa v. Aspenden

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Standon Villa v. Aspenden

These two teams met in a friendly match at Standon on Saturday last, to play for a new football given by Mr Dixon, president of the Standon Club, and after a clean and sporting game, resulted in a win for visitors by two goals to nil.

The game opened rather fast, both goal-keepers saving in fine style, but the ground getting very slippery, made accurate shooting and skillful football impossible, and play was chiefly confined to midfield.

After having hard luck with a fine shot, H. Parker scored from close range to give Aspenden the lead at the interval.

Aspenden pressed on the resumption and missed narrowly on several occasions, one shot hitting the upright and returning into play, before K. Rayment increased the lead. The Standon forwards tried several breakaways, but were well held by the visitors' defence.

The referee was Mr J. Totman, of Buntingford.

After the match both teams were entertained by Mr Dixon to a meat supper, where he presented the football to the Aspenden Captain, and said that he hoped the Aspenden team would have the same success when playing with it as they had done that afternoon. (Cheers).

The Aspenden captain then thanked Mr Dixon for the good time he had given them, and called for three cheers which were heartily given, followed by "For he's a jolly good fellow."

4th March 1927 - Whist

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Whist

A larger number than ever participated at the whist drive and dance, organised by the Town Band, on Saturday evening.

Mr T. Wornham again officiated as M.C., and the successful whist players were:

Ladies - 1 Mrs Case, 2 Mrs Capps.

Gents - 1 Mr H. Parker, 2 Mr W. Watson.

4th March 1927 - Football - Braughing Rovers v. Aspenden

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Braughing Rovers v. Aspenden

Played at Braughing on Saturday last, this Hertford and District Junior League match resulted in a win for the visitors by six goals to two. The official referee not appearing, Mr Arnold refereed in a very able manner.

Braughing, winning the toss, took advantage of a strong wind and were soon attacking. After about ten minutes play they were awarded a penalty, and scored from the spot kick.

Shortly afterwards, J. Holmes equalized with a fine shot from a free kick. The Rovers then forced a corner which was headed through, and a half-time held the lead by two goals to one.

In the second-half, Aspenden held the upper hand completely, and scored five goals without reply, although Braughing made occasional break-aways, but nothing tangible resulted.

G. Holmes equalized for Aspenden, and S. Dowler gave them the lead. J. Holmes then scored twice, and H. Parker, who had returned to form, scored the last.

15th April 1927 - Football - Roydon v. Aspenden

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Roydon v. Aspenden

Visiting Roydon on Saturday last, Aspenden were successful by six goals to two. Aspenden adapted themselves to the flooded condition of the ground, and were much surer and swifter in their movements.

Both backs played a sound game throughout. Roydon, with close passing, attacked for the first ten minutes, but Aspenden were the first to score through G. Holmes.

Shortly afterwards the home right right wing got through to score with a cross shot. Aspenden took the lead again before the interval, S. Dowler scoring.

In the second half, Aspenden maintained their superiority, and J. Holmes quickly scored, and H. Parker added another.

Roydon then scored from a long shot, the greasy ball slipping by the goalkeeper's fingers. Towards the end T. Moule dashed in from the right wing and scored, and J. Holmes dribbled through and scored from close range.