Friday 01 May - Reserves win season's ender

The Reserves' last match of the season was played under terrible conditions, but Hampstead were able to register two points by beating Hayes Reserves by three goals to one, and the final position in the League table s hould be fairly satisfactory. Hampstead should have made sure of the issue in the first half, when they had the assistance of a strong wind, but as it was they only led by two goals to one. It was thought that Hayes would be seen to better advantage in the second half, but Hampstead still coninued to press home their advantage, and with a little luck would have been some six goals up, but some glaring mistakes were made. It appeared as though the game would be lost, but the defence played extremely well, and with Salter putting up a good show in the pivot position, baulked Hayes of any advantage the wind gave them. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 01/05/1931, p.12)

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Friday 24 April - Reserves go nap against Southall

Having to face a strong wind during the first half, Hampstead Reserves did well in keeping their goal intact. The defence had a gruelling time and it was very rarely that it was possible for them to clear the half-way line, but Elwell, Dean and Cornell excelled and Southall were baulked entirely. At half-time there as no score. A change came over the game after the interval and it was Southall's turn to defend, but unlike Hampstead they could not keep their lines cleared except at the expense of several corners. Eventually Southall gave way and two lovely goals were registered by Hampstead's pivot, whose shots were greatly assisted by the wind. Gorst, on the right wing, was worrying Southall greatly, but several of his centres went astray. A nice run on the left wing resulted in a goal and a little later Holton, running out towards the corner flag, put in a fine centre which curled into the net, and Hampstead were four goals up. Towards the end Elwell, in passing back, put the ball to Southall's centre-forward, who had no difficulty in beating Cornell, who, however, got his fingers to the ball but could not stop it. Previously to this Cornell had made some splendid saves. Just prior to the end Rawdon secured fairly close in and scored Hampstead's fifth goal. Southall had a very good side, but they missed their opportunities, whereas Hampstead took advantage of anything that came their way, and Hampstead won a good game by five goals tto one. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 24/04/1931, p.12)

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Friday 17 April - Reserves get points

At Claremont Road on Saturday, Hampstead Reserves beat Cheshunt Reserves by three goals to one in the Athenian League. Home scorers were Turner, Holton and Rawdon. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 17/04/1931, p.12)

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Friday 10 April - Easter with the Reserves

Hampstead Reserves visited Clacton on Good Friday, winning a friendly game by five goals to one; and on Saturday they lost to Redhill Reserves by four goals to nil in the Athenian League. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 10/04/1931, p.12)

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Friday 03 April - Barking Town Reserves beaten

Hampstead Reserves atoned for their defeat the previous week by winning at Barking by two goals to one. It was a very creditable performance and rather discouraging to Barking, as had they secured the points they were almost assured of the Reserve Section championship, Enfield, their rivals for the honour, having been beaten by Leyton. With a strong wind behind them, Hampstead attacked from the start, and within two minutes the veteran Billy Little, playing in the pivot position, seized on to a weak clearance by Barking and drove the ball hard and true through a crowd of players into the net. Following a further spell of attacking Hampstead added to their score with a nicely-placed shot by Berry, and thus were two up in the first 15 minutes. This reverse aroused Barking and they took up the running, and following end-to-end play with Hampstead just a little more dangerous, Barking broke away and netted through Matthews, and play ran more evenly until the interval. With the change of ends and the wind in their favour, Barking were expected to do better, and they certainly pressed Hampstead very heavily, and they came near to scoring on several occasions, but poor finishing spoilt their chances. Hampstead's defence were set a hard task to keep their goal intact, and play became rather scrappy in consequence, but they prevailed until the end. Cornell played a brilliant game in goal, and no doubt saved his side from defeat. Two or three of his clearances were first-class. Dean was prominent at back, and was well supported in the middle by Little, while Rawdon, at centre-forward, gave the impression that with more experience and a little more dash he should become a useful player. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 03/04/1931, p.12)

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Friday 27 March - Reserves narrow loss

Play ran very evenly between Hampstead Reserves and Barking Reserves, and a one goal to nil victory by Barking fairly well represented the difference between the two teams. Some very nice football was seen, in fact, it was the best exhibition given by any reserve side on the ground this season. Hampstead seemed to be handicapped by a strong wind blowing across the pitch. The ball travelled just a little too fast for them at times, whereas had the ball not been assisted by the wind Hampstead must have scored. As it was, the teams crossed over without any score being registered. The second half was fought out in much the same manner, and it was only after half-an-hour's play that Barking notched their only goal through George, who beat Cornell after Betts had centred nicely. It was the brilliant play of Cornish, at centre-half for Barking, that beat Hampstead. His height and weight had a great deal to do with it, but his constructive play was good to see. Hampstead altered their forward line to try at least to bring the scores level, but although there was more life in the line, this was denied them. Both defences played well, but the forwards were prone to keep the ball too close, and so lost some very fine opportunities. For Hampstead, all the defence played well, and Bramley, at outside-left, showed promise, but he should have been made more use of, while Rainbow, Cornish and Crockford played well for Barking. The teams were : - Hampstead : E.G. Cornell; A.H. Elwell, R.Dean; L.A. Salter, P.A. Rees, L. Berry; G. Milburn, J.F. Edwards, L. Moore, J. Hooper, W. Bramley. Barking : F. Smith; H. Kennedy, B. Stringer; H. Rainbow, J.H. Cornish, H. Neales; G.E. Betts, E.J. Wiles, A. Crockford, A. George, R. Matthews. (Hendon Times 7 Guardian, 27/03/1931, p.14)

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Friday 20 March - Reserves win friendly

The following is taken from the "Sports Gleanings" column: - "In a friendly game at Kingston, on Saturday, Hampstead Reserves beat Casuals Reserves by four goals to three." (Hendon Times & Guardian, 20/03/1931, p.14)

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Friday 13 March - Reserves lose in friendly

The following is taken from the "Sports Gleanings" column: - "In a friendly game at Claremont Road, on Saturday, Hampstead Reserves, in whose team were some new players, lost to Wimbledon Reserves by four goals to one." (Hendon Times & Guardian, 13/03/1931, p.14)

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Friday 06 March - Wathamstow Reserves well beaten

The heavy overnight and early morning rains made the ground very treacherous at Walthamstow, but in spite of this handicap a pleasant game was seen, both sides striving hard for the lead. Turner lost the toss and Hampstead were set to face a rather strong sun, but the advantage of playing down the slope nullified the disadvantage of facing the sun, and several fine runs were made by both wings, and Walthamstow's defence had a trying time for some ten minutes, when from a nice pass down the middle they came into their own and they opened the score. It was some fifteen minutes later when Pinkham, on Hampstead's right wing, got going, and after a tussle in front of Walthamstow's goal he netted and thus brought the scores level. Soon after he was again prominent and eluding the backs he cut in towards goal to score a second time. Play was fairly even after this and there was no further score before half-time. Hampstead appeared to enjoy playing up the slope and if anything played better during the second half, but several good scoring chances were thrown away through not watching the offside tactics of their opponents. Hampstead's defence was playing a fine spoiling game, and Walthamstow made very little headway for some time, but later in the half were able to force two or three corners, but to no avail. Hampstead cleared their lines and following a spell of attacking they got Walthamstow's defence in a tangle and Hooper added the third goal. Hampstead held on to their lead and just before time Berry neatly rounded the back and centred for Milburn to add the fourth and final goal, Hampstead thus winning by four goals to one. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 06/03/1931, p.14)

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Friday 27 February - Good win for Reserves

it was before a goodly number of supporters, the best of the current season, that Hampstead Reserves atoned for the defeat of the first team by defeating Redhill Reserves by three goals to nil. With a glaring sun and a rather strong wind blowing across the pitch troubling the players, play was somewhat spoilt during the first half, the ball executing all sorts of evolutions, and a deal of miskicking and over-running the ball was excusable. Hampstead were the better and the more balanced side, Cornell, in goal, having a quiet time, whereas Cornwell, in Redhill's goal, was repeatedly called upon to clear his lines. True, most of the shots lacked sting, and were easily cleared, but Redhill's defence was kept busy. One shot of Hooper' entered the net, but the poiint was disallowed through a case of hands. A nice long shot by Potter shortly afterwards was only just cleared by Cornwell tipping the ball over the bar. Several corners fell to Hampstead without result and the teams crossed over without a score. During the second half Hampstead continued to press and had matters all their own way for most of the time, and finally Redhill's defence was pierced. Cornwell, coming out to meet the ball, was easily beaten by Hooper. From the kick-off Hampstead came once again, and Rees, playing a masterly game in the centre, was ever setting his forwards going, and it was not long before Rance scored the second goal. Some ten minutes later a third goal was registered, Rance again netting. A nasty foul on Hooper soon after gave Hampstead an opportunity of drawing further ahead, but the spot kick, taken by Elwell, went straight to the goalkeeper. Play continued to be interesting and Redhill tried hard to lessen the lead, but Hampstead drove them back, and they thoroughly deserved the points. The teams were:- Hampstead : E.G. Cornell; A.H. Elwell, R. Dean; L.A. Salter, P.A. Rees, A.G. Potter; G. Voicke, E.G. Holton, J. Hooper, A. Rance, W.J. Cox. Redhill : H. Cornwell; S. Adams, L.C. Weaver; T. West, W.T. Cable, J.Dewey; G. Green, G. Wimborne, J. Bates, R. Baker, G. Parrott. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 27/02/1931, p.18)

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Friday 13 February - Reserves good win

Hampstead Reserves beat Walthamstow Reserves by one goal to none at Claremont Road with one or two changes from the side that suffered defeat at home the previous week against Enfield Reserves. Hampstead Reserves gave an interesting exhibition on a sticky ground that told on them in the second half. Play opened fairly even, both sets of forwards having shots at goal from long range. The chief danger came from L. Platford, on the Walthamstow right wing, who put across some very nice centres only to see tham wasted and cleared by the Hampstead goalkeeper. After twenty minutes' play Walthamstow pressed and with a forward pass A. McDonald had a chance to score, but a daring piece of work by Cornell saved a goal. He dived at the feet of McDonald as he was going to shoot and held the ball, but unfortunately McDonald's boot caught his leg and he was injured, it being found that he had four nasty cuts on his right thigh from stud marks. He went off for some fifteeen minutes and Elwell took his place in goal. During this time Walthamstow pressed hard and it was surprising to see the agility of Elwell in cleraing numerous shots. Cornell soon returned, but it could be seen that he could only crawl along, his right leg being well bandaged. Hooper was distributing some nice passes to the wings, and Cox on several occasions put over good centres only to see them wasted by poor shooting. With no score at half-time Hampstead started off with dash on resuming, and after five minutes Hooper, with only the goalkeeper to beat, shot weakly, and Peachey cleared. Hampstead still continues to press, but good centres from both Cox and Voicke were all cleared by the Walthamstow backs. Some promising movements by the Avenue forwards were on numerous occasions broken up by Rees, who was playing a fine game at centre-half for Hampstead. Amusement was caused on several occasions by Cornell clearing his lines with a long throw, he still being at a disadvantage with his right leg. Five minutes from time saw Burchell, the Avenue right-back, miskick. Dashing down the field, Cox beat two men and putting across a nice centre saw Rance score with a first-time right foot shot. A really fine goal! Encouraged by this Hampstead still pressed and were unlucky in not scoring again, Hooper putting in an oblique shot which Peachey just reached to clear for a corner. There was no further score, however, and Hampstead ran out worthy winners by one goal to nil. Notable on the Hampstead side was the display of Cornell in goal. Elwell did well at back, as did Rees at centre-half, while Hooper and Cox were the pick of the forwards. For Walthamstow, Peachey, Platford, McDonald and Burchell were the most notable performers. The teams were: Hampstead : Cornell; A.H. Elwell, R. Dean; C.E. Turner, P.A Rees, A.G. Potter; G. Voicke, L. Moore, J. Hooper, A. Rance, W.J. Cox. Walthamstow : H. Peachey; G. Burchell, H. Oliver; G. Battle, R. Wray, E. Churchman; L. Platford, Davey, A. Chambers, A. McDonald, L. Bailey. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 13/02/1931, p.18)

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Friday 06 February - Robust methods of Enfield Reserves gives them victory

Considering the changes in the team, Hampstead did remarkably well and put up a good fight against the robust methods of their heavier opponents, and might with a little luck at least have drawn level. Enfield secured a very good lead of three goals during the first twenty-five minutes, when Hampstead were facing a rather strong wind. Hampstead, however, fought back valiantly and before change of ends and following some useful play by both wings, Edwards netted twice. Hereabouts some rough play was indulged in by Enfield. The whistle was all too frequent and the referee spoke to several players. During the second half Hampstead had most of the play, Enfield rarely crossing the halfway line, but Hampstead could not press home their advantage. Enfield's defence was holding out well. Two or three shots came very near to finding the net, but they either went just wide of the posts or the goalkeeper effected a good save. As usually happens, however, from a breakaway Enfield added a fourth goal before Edwards secured a third for Hampstead, thus completing his hat trick. There was no further scoring and Enfield secured the points by four goals to three. Hampstead team : W. Short; R. Dean, A.H. Elwell; E.G. Holton, P.A. Rees, A.G. Potter; G. Voicke, J.F. Edwards, G. Milburn, J. Hooper, W.J. Cox. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 06/02/1931, p.13)

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Friday 23 January - Reserves narrow win over Sutton

Sutton Reserves put up a good fight against a strong Hampstead side, and might have run out winners had their forwards taken advantage of their opportunities. Quite a ding-dong fight was seen during the first half. After a quarter-of-an-hour Edwards netted for Hampstead from close in, and Sutton replied ten minutes later. Following end-to-end play Milburn gave Hampstead the lead with a nice header from Bruton's centre. Salter, who was playing a good game at centre-half, soon after twisted his ankle again and for a period was a passenger. However, before change of ends, a further goal was added by Rance, but Sutton again replied. Sutton gave a good account of themselves during the second half, but they were beaten back time and again. Following a free kick, taken by Elwell, a further goal accrued to Hampstead, Milburn beating Sutton's goalkeeper. Immediately after Sutton added their third goal. Hampstead : J. Trevers; J. Stimpson, A.H. Elwell; R. Dean, L.A. Salter, A.G. Potter; G. Bruton, J.F. Edwards, G. Milburn, A. Rance, L. Berry. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 23/01/1931, p.13)

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Friday 09 January - Reserves win at Sutton

Adapting themselves more readily to the bad conditions of the turf, Hampstead were always dangerous, but they were unable to press home their advantage until well into the first half, when Rance opened the scoring. Soon after Salter, who was playing a great game at centre-half, received an injury and retired until after the interval. Just after change of ends Sutton equalised through their centre-forward, but Hampstead immediately replied with two quick goals through Holton and Bruton. Hampstead were now playing finely together, kicking the ball hard and often, which brought further goals by Hooper and Bruton. Sutton's goalkeeper was in excellent form, however, and saved his side from a much heavier reverse. He also saved a penalty late in the game. Hampstead won comfortably by five goals to one. For Hampstead Voicke and Salter played a good spoiling game, and both wings played well together, Cox being very elusive, getting across some nice centres, and thus helped his comrades to get the goals. Hampstead team : J. Trevers; C. Turner, R. Dean; G. Voicke, L.A. Salter, E. Watkins; G.P. Bruton, E.G. Holton, J. Hooper, A. Rance, W.J. Cox. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 09/01/1931, p.13)

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Saturday 03 January - Reserves miserable Christmas

Given the results of Hampstead Reserves Christmas fixtures with Wealdstone, it is perhaps not surprising that the Hendon Times chose to ignore the matches. Wealdstone won both matches, by a score of 11-0 at Hampstead on Christmas Day, and at home by 5-2 on Boxing Day. These scores have been extracted from a list of Christmas results published in both the West Middlesex Gazette and the Middlesex Advertiser and County Gazette.

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Friday 19 December - Reserves lose 3-1 at Leyton

Leyton had the better of the early exchanges, but Hampstead defended stoutly, both the backs kicking strongly, especially Stimpson, who was the best back on the field. Following alternate raids to both goals, Leyton forced several corners, and from one of Ham's fine centre Trodd scored the first goal for Leyton after twenty minutes. Hampstead now had a spell and should have equalised, but for the good goal-keeping of Deller, who showed fine judgment in coming out and smothering shots by Berry and Edwards. Both Leyton's wingers were giving of their best and caused a great deal of anxiety to Hampstead's defence and after further pressure were again rewarded with another goal through Smith, who headed through a beautiful centre by Ham. Hampstead would not give up trying and before half-time were rewarded with a good goal by Berry. Leyton were very aggressive after change of ends and Hampstead had a lean time, but the defence prevailed until well into the second half, when Trevers was completely deceived with a dropping shot from Wynne. Just prior to the end Robinson had to retire through an injury to his knee, but there was no further scoring, and Leyton won by three goals to one. Hampstead : J. Trevers; J. Stimpson, L. Compton; L. Salter, H. Robinson, R. Dean; G. Bruton, E. Holton, J. Edwards, A. Rance, L. Berry. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 19/12/1930, p.17)

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Friday 12 December - Reserves win at Hayes

The Athenian League game at Hayes opened quietly with Hayes having slightly the better of the exchanges. Cox, on Hampstead's left, continually made ground, but his efforts ended in the ball going behind. Play was mainly in midfield, both goal-keepers not being greatly troubled. Eventually from a good centre from the left wing, Hayes' outside-right headed a really good goal. Soon after Robinson was carried off the field with an injured knee which left Hampstead with ten men up to the interval. Robinson resumed at outside-right after change of ends. Hampstead immediately tried but could not break through the Hayes' defence for some time. However, Dean, playing at left-half, burst through several players and scored with a fine shot. This evened up matters considerably, continuous raids being made on both goals. Hampstead's backs were playing well and the halves backed up the forwards with long passes. Shots from Rance and Voicke were saved smartly by the home goal-keeper. Rance and Cox were playing finely together and from a centre by Cox, Robinson netted, for Hampstead to win a good game by 2-1. Hampstead : J. Trevers; J. Stimpson, L. Compton; L. Salter, H. Robinson, R. Dean; G. Voicke, J. Edwards, G. Milburn, A. Rance, W. Cox. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 12/12/1930, p.19)

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Friday 28 November - Good win for reserves

Following their away victory over Southall, Hampstead Reserves gained a further two points last Saturday by beating Leyton by five goals to two. In spite of the bad weather, the game was a most enjoyable one to watch, as thrills were abundant, and the spectators thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Following on a great deal of pressure by Leyton within the first fifteen minutes, they scored their first goal through McKay, but within a few minutes Hampstead, from a breakaway, drew level through Milburn, who was showing good form at centre-forward, and who was also responsible for the second goal. Shortly before half-time Leyton scored again through E. Smith with a fine effort. Trevers, in goal for Hampstead, was the outstanding player, and was continually bringing off very fine saves. The second half was all in favour of Leyton for the first twenty minutes, and they were very unlucky in not taking the lead, Hampstead very rarely being seen to any advantage. Eventually they came into their own and everyone was kept on tip-toes expecting anything to happen. After heavy pressure Leyton gave way, Milburn bursting through to put in a shot which glided off Toleman's back into the net. After this it was all Hampstead to the end and folllowing a further goal from Voicke, Hampstead were awarded a penalty, and this was successfully taken by Salter. Hampstead : J. Trevers; J. Stimpson, E. Watkins; L. Salter, H. Robinson, C. Turner; G. Voicke, J. Edwards, G. Milburn, A. Rance, W. Cox. (Henton Times & Guardian, 28/11/1930, p.17)

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Saturday 22 November - Reserves win at Southall

Southall Reserves were again defeated at home on Saturday, Hampstead Reserves winning at Western Road by 3-1. The home team suffered from the same failings as revealed in recent matches - lack of understanding and weak finishing. So far as play territorially was concerned, there was not much in it, but Hampstead were always the sounder in defence and the more potent in front of goal, the home forwards missing three easy chances of scoring. Hampstead obtained two goals in the first half, and both sides scored once after the interval. (West Middlesex Gazette, 22/11/1930, p.16)

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Friday 14 November - Reserves go under to Barnet

Hampstead Reserves gave a disappointing display against Barnet Reserves last Saturday, losing by four goals to one. Barnet thoroughly deserved the points, as they played much better together and knew the way to goal. Hasmpstead's defence was always busy. Trevers, in goal, saved his side time and again, while Stimpson showed much improvement, and had most of the work to do at back. The halves were weak and were continually skying the ball or giving it to an opponent, instead of finding their own forwards with good ground passes. Voicke and Edwards gave a good display on the right wing, and Voicke, if he can overcome the tendency to shoot on every possible occasion and centre the ball instead, should develop into a good player. Brown, at inside-left, scored Hampstead's only goal after a nice movement on the right wing. He shows promise of becominng a nice player when he has had time to settle down and gets used to the faster style of play. Hendon - : J. Trevers; J. Stimpson, S. Bloxham; W. Pavey, L. Salter, A. Moors; G. Voicke, J. Edwards, H. Robinson, J. Brown, L. Berry. (Hendon & Finchley Times, 14/11/1930, p.17)

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Friday 24 October - Reserves beaten 5-2 by Uxbridge

[N.B. Much of the report in the online copy held by the British Newspaper Archive is unreadable, probably owing to the fact that the report is in column 1 of the page, which could not be held flat when the copy was made. The latter part of the report is in column 2, and can be read.] ... Cox, who improved when he cut in towards goal instead of making for the corner flag, and he was once more responsible for the second goal, also scored by Evans, who unfortunately lacked support all through the game. In the second half Hampstead was a spent force and Uxbridge simply overran them. Had it not been for brilliant goal-keeping by Trevers they would have run into double figures. As it was, they found the net on four occasions, and thus ran out easy winners. Hampstead : - J. Trevers; J. Stimpson, L. Compton; E. Holton, W. Hewlett, G. Trevers; G. Milburn, J. Edwards, F. Evans, A. Rance, W. Cox. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 24/10/1930, p.17)

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Friday 17 October - Reserves draw at Barnet

A really good game was seen at Barnet last Saturday, Hampstead Reserves eventually drawing level after having been two goals down for three parts of the game. The two goals secured by Barnet were through penalties awarded for very doubtful cases of handling, but such is the luck of football and Hampstead suffered in consequence. Shearcroft turned out for the first time this season and did very well indeed, scoring both goals for Hampstead, the first being a good first-time shot, and the second a gem of a header. The game was fought out in the usual spirited style of local rivalry and was well worth seeing. Barnet's goal-keeper excelled throughout, but was only a shade better than Trevers, who saved some great shots during the second half. Bloxham gave a very sound display at left back, in spite of being shaken up in the early stages by a collision with Barnet's centre-forward, and Edwards was very unlucky in not giving Hampstead the lead with a fine cross shot in the later stages. While the wingers are both speedy, they lack that little extra strength to finish with strong centres. Hampstead : - J. Trevers; J. Stimpson, S. Bloxham; W. Pavey, H. Robinson, A. Moors; G. Voicke, H. Shearcroft, W. Hewlett, J. Edwards, W. Cox. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 17/10/1930, p.17)

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Friday 03 October - Reserves plucky fight

The Reserves visited Enfield with a stronger side last Saturday, and although losing by three goals to two proved that if they are allowed to settle down will be a good side in the course of a few weeks. The score did not fairly represent the run of the play, as Hampstead had quite two-thirds of the play in the first half and certainly the better of the second half, but robust play by Enfield proved too much for the lighter Hampstead forwards. Two early goals fell to Enfield through Hansard, who proved to be an efficient centre-forward and was constantly worrying Hampstead's defence. Hampstead was on their tip-toes on many occasions, but good openings were missed through their inability of frustrating Enfield's offside tactics, and fell into the trap time and again. Towards the end of the first half Enfield added to their score with a nice goal by Jones, and thus led by three goals to nil at half-time. Some quarter-of-an-hour after change of ends Edwards made a capital run and scored the best goal of the game, and nearing the end he netted a second time following bad play by Enfield's right-back. For Hampstead Cox and Edwards made a good wing pair, while Bell and Mead did well in the half-back line, and Dean, at left-back, gave a good display, while Hansard, Gyselman and Davies did best for Enfield. Hampstead : - J. Trevers; S. Bloxham, F. Dean; W. Bell, H. Mead, H. Robinson; G. Voicke, W. Pavey, L. Compton, J. Edwards, W. Cox. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 03/10/1930, p.15)

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Friday 26 September - Reserves lose at Bromley

Hampstead Reserves failed to maintain the form shown at Cheshunt last week and lost to Bromley by the odd goal in three. Play was distinctly of the fast order, but Hampstead could not keep it up and several players showed signs of fatigue at half-time. Bromley were much stronger than the team that was beaten at Claremont-road in the first game, and they were well worth the two points. Several changes took place in the Hampstead eleven, and they will have to be strengthened by the inclusion of more seasoned players if they are to be anywhere near the top of the table at the end of the season. Their forwards were especially slow on the ball and lacked punch. A feature of the game was the number of corners which accrued to both sides and were thrown away through the inability of the players to even make the ball reach the near post. Prior to half-time Cox scored for Hampstead, and Bromley were extremely unlucky to be a goal down at this time. Bromley gave of their best in the second half, Trevers being called upon to save some great shots, which he did in his usual sure style, but he was beaten on two occasions through no fault of his own, and Bromley secure the two points by winning two goals to one. Hampstead : _ J. Trevers; J. Stimpson, F. Dean; W. Bell, H. Robinson, R. Hackett; G. Voicke, H. Mead, G. Milburn, V. Gardner, W. Cox. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 26/09/1930, p.15)

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Friday 19 September - A sensational start!

Rain marred the Athenian League game at Cheshunt last Saturday and the play suffered in consequence. Following a sensational first twenty minutes' play by Hampstead, who, swinging the ball about and getting Cheshunt's defence in a tangle, put on six goals through Mead, Compton (2), Rance and Cox (2), Cheshunt came into the picture and during one of their raids scored through Rhyden. After the change over Cheshunt improved and were much superior to Hampstead, but they found a stumbling block in Trevers, who played a really great game in goal. Hampstead's halves and backs were subjected to great pressure at times and they finally gave way, Rhyden again neeting for Cheshunt. Hampstead missed several good scoring chances during periodical raids on Cheshunt's goal, but were eventually rewarded with a further goal by Compton, who thus did a hat trick in his first appearance this season, Hampstead thus winning by 7 goals to 2. Hampstead : - J. Trevers; D. Blair, F. Dean; W. Pavey, H. Mead, W. Bell; G. Voicke, G. Milburn, L. Compton, A. Rance, W. Cox. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 19/09/1930, p.11)

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Friday 12 September - Reserves beat Bromley

Hampstead had almost a new side out in their League fixture with Bromley, only three of last season's players appearing. The new material from which it was hoped to find good substitutes to fill vacancies in the first team did fairly well considering they had not played together before. Of the new men the best was undoubtedly A.H. Elwell, at left-back, who gave a very fine display, and should in the course of a few weeks settle down to be a really good-class player. D.C. Blair, at right-back, gave him good support, and at times did some nice things. H.G. Robinson, at left-half, G. Voicke and G. Milburn, on the right wing, should develop into very useful and strong players. T. H. Jobson, in the centre, was a trier, and prior to his being shaken up did very well indeed, and seems to know where the goal is. L. Berry, on the extreme left, gives promise, but was starved and did not have a lot to do. At the start the game was very scrappy indeed, with nearly everybody hanging on to the ball far too long and generally throwing away some very useful openings. After twenty-five minutes Hampstead opened the score rather luckily, the ball being put through by Bromley's left-back, and this lead was maintained until the interval. After change of ends both sides improved and after five minutes Bromley drew level through a nice centre from Bromley's right being crashed into the net by their outside-left, Trevers being given no chance owing to being handicapped by the sun. Hampstead kept pegging away and were eventually rewarded with a further goal, the ball glancing off Limbrey into the net, and Hampstead were able to register two points in their first game. (Hendon Times & Guardian, 12/09/1930, p.11)

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