Friday 26 November - "A" team lose to Brockwell

GOLDERS GREEN "A" 3, BROCKWELL ROVERS 4. Golders Green "A" played Brockwell Rovers in a friendly match on Saturday at Purley, and a very enjoyable game resulted. The Green took some time to settle down and were two goals down at half-time. Barnes, in goal, was not too safe, and Preston was unfortunately suffering from a chill, which affected his play. In the second half CROWE and McKENZIE netted to bring the scores level, and then the Green took the lead through another goal by CROWE, who played a useful game at centre-forward, although his heading is not too good. Brockwell rallied and netted two more goals to win by the odd goal of seven. The outstanding player of the side was McKenzie at inside-left, who was in a class by himself. He opened up the game well and was always ready to lend a hand in defence. Golders Green "A" : W.E. Barnes; A.S. Peverell, W. Noot; J.W. Whiting, H. Preston, A.s. Pepler; D. Churchill, P. Dunne, R. Crowe, A. McKenzie, E. Sandrock. (Hendon Times, 26/11/1937, p. 4)

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Friday 19 November - A.F.A Minor Cup win for "A" team

Playing against Southgate Olympic on Saturday, in the A.F.A. Minor Cup, Golders Green "A" won by 6 goals to 1. The goalscorers were CROWE (2), CHURCHILL, DUNNE, McKENZIE and SANDROCK. It was not a great game, owing to the visiting forwards being too individual, although they met a good defence in Peverell and Noot, the Golders Green backs. The Golders Green forwards were good, Dunne and McKenzie opening up the game well. Preston gave a sterling display at centre-half and should prove a worthy successor to Pearson, who has gone up North. McKenzie supplied many subtle passes, while Sandrock filled the left-wing position more than adequately. (Hendon Times, 19/11/1937, p.4)

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Friday 05 November - Defeat by Harrodian F.C.

Owing to a last-minute cancellation of their fixture by P.L.A., the Golders Green "A" team arranged a game with Harrodian F.C.[, but lost by 2-1.] Dunne was called for duty with the reserves, and Preston was unable to get away from business, so that the side was weakened. It was not a good game owing to lack of skill in the forward line. The defence was splendid and Pearson was outstanding with clever work both in attack and defence. Sandrock, at left-half, showed great promise, while Crowe worked well fo openings, but received no support from his forwards, who, with the exception of Churchill, were poor. The Green scored first through HUGHES, following a good moverment by Crowe and Churchill. Harrodian drew level before half-time and scored again just after the interval. For the last 25 minutes the "A" team had most of the play, but were unable to equalise. Golders Green "A" : W.ER. Barnes; A.S. Peverell, W. Noot; J.W. Whiting, J.H. Pearson, E. Sandrock; D. Churchill, R. Crowe, C. Monk, R.P. Hughes, A.S. Pepler. (Hendon Times, 05/11/1937, p.4)

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Friday 29 October - "A" team's blank day

GOLDERS GREEN "A" 0, MANOR F.C., EPSOM 4.--- Played in pouring rain and on a slippery surface, this match demonstrated the necessity of a team adapting itself to conditions. Although without four of their best players, Golders Green should have done better. The goalkeeper was very shaky, and should have saved two of the shots which scored. Whiting, at right-back, with his partner, Barnes, defended stubbornly, but the halves were outclassed b y the opposition, and were seldom in the right place. Dunne tried very hard to get the forward line going, but without success, as apart from Harding they were poor. Crowe had three good chances, of which he failed to take advantage. Golders Green "A" : J.H. Cohen; J.W. Whiting, W.E. Barnes; A.S. Peverell, A.F. Bates, A.S. Pepler ; D. Churchill, P. Dunne, R. Crowe, R.P. Hughes, R. Harding. (Hendon Times, 29/10/1937, p.4)

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Friday 22 October - Another fine win for "A" team

Golders Green "A" team, competing in a friendly match with Lloyds Bank III, gained a clear-cut victory [by 4 goals to 0] after an exceptionally fine game in which the exchanges were even until 20 minutes from the end. A new goalkeeper, J.S. Cohen, madce a successful dcebut. He has a safe pair of hands and kicks well, so that he inspired the defence with confidence. Pearson and Preston, in the half-back line, were outstanding, while the inside forwards, Hughes and Dunne, opened up the game well. CROWE received some lovely through passes from these players and crowned a good afternoon's work by scoring all four goals. Golders Green team : J.S. Cohen; W.E. Barnes, J.W. Whiting; N. Crespi, J.H. Pearson, H. Preston; D. Churchill, P. Dunne, R. Crowe, R.P. Hughes, A.S. Pepler. (Hendon Times, 22/10/1937, p.4)

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Friday 08 October - Fine win for "A" team

A thrilling game ended in a fine win for the Golders Green Colts by 7-4, after being three down in 10 minutes. Bad covering was responsible for early reverses, but once this was corrected the team settled down and drew level before half-time, WOODBRIDGE, PEPLER and ROWE netting. In the second half the defence was again caught napping, and Bexley took the lead, but after this the Green had a much bigger share of the game. Three goals from PEPLER and one from HUGHES settled the issue. The side played well together, and credit is due to the defence for shaping so well, in view of the fact that Noot, the regular back, being required for duty with the second eleven, was absent. Churchill gave a fine display and three of Pepler's goals came from centres from the right wing. Alaway was exceptionally safe, Pearson at centre-half was outstanding, and Preston fed the forwards skilfully with carpet passes. Bexley are a strong side, and every credit is due to the Golders Green Strollers for an all-round good display. Golders Green "A" : W. E. Barnes; R. Crowe, F. Alaway; J. W. Whiting, J. H. Pearson, H. Preston; D. Churchill, V. F. Rowe, C. Woodbridge, R. P. Hughes, A. S. Pepler. (Hendon Times, 08/10/1937, p.4)

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Friday 01 October - Defeat at Gravesend

Golders Green "A" team went to Gravesend to play a strong side of the Herts and Beds Regiment, and although two players selected had to be replaced by reserves, they only lost by 2-3. It was a splendid game. The Soldiers shot hard and often, making ground with long passes, but the Green were not nearly so direct, and lost many opportunities. Barnes (in goal vice Edghill), H. Preston and R. P. Hughes were outstanding. Scorers: R. P. HUGHES, D. CHURCHILL Golders Green team : W. E. Barnes; V. F. Rowe, W. Noot; J. W. Whiting, R. Crowe, H. Preston; D. Churchill, R. Bignell, C. Woodbridge, R. P. Hughes, A. S. Pepler. (Hendon Times, 01/10/1937, p. 4)

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Friday 24 September - Draw with Woking Strollers

Golders Green "A" team, under the secretaryship and guidance of Mr. V. F. Rowe, has been running for a couple of years, and was formed with the object of bringing on young players of promise, who could ultimately be drafted into the Reserves and then into the First XI. Very good work is being done, and last Saturday the team drew 2-2 with Woking Strollers. It was a pleasant game under ideal conditions. Edghill misjudged a high dropping shot in the first five minutes, but after this settled down to play a sound game. W Noot, at left-back, was outstanding in a steady defence, while the forwards combined at times exceptionally well, though near goal Bignell, Grys and Pepler were hopelessly at sea. CHURCHILL scored a neat goal from a pass by Hughes, who worked hard and well to create openings for his colleagues. Later V. ROWE and Whiting changed places, and the former obtained the equaliser. "A" team : F. Edghill; V. F. Rowe, W. Noot; J. W. Whiting, R. Crowe, H. Preston; D. Churchill, R. Bignell, F. P. le Grys, R. P. Hughes, A. S. Pepler. (Hendon Times, 24/09/1937, p. 4)

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