The Jersey Cup

Heyford United: L. Brock (c) J.E. Thompson D. Sale A. Wells J. Varney D. Walton L. Hedges B. Walton P. Darvill G. Gray B. Brock

Heyford United Scorers: B. Brock 1 G. Gray 1 P. Darvill 2

Kirtlington: Unknown

Kirtlington Scorers:

Although there was a large crowd again at the Jersey Cup final on the Bicester ground on Saturday, there were not quite as many people present as there have been in previous finals. Possibly this was because Kirtlington, the holders, who have been doing so well this season, were appearing in their third successive final and were expected to carry off the trophy once more. Be that as it may, Heyford United had other views and brought off a surprise victory.

It was a dull first half, with little excitement. Heyford were always that little faster, never allowing Kirtlington to settle down. They went to the ball instead of waiting for it to come to them. Derek Allen, Kirtlington’s captain, was his useful forceful self in defence, and broke up several Heyford attacks. Neither goalkeeper was ever in difficulty and a goalless first half was a true reflex on the play. Young Bernard Brock, on the Heyford left wing, scored with a brilliant cross shot three minutes after the re-start and from then Heyford never looked back. Kirtlington had the misfortune to lose E. Appleton (injured) and they were hard pressed. B. Brock netted again, but offside had gone. Heyford went ahead when Gray scored from close in during a scramble, and soon a third goal came, Darvill finishing off a good run by putting the ball in the net. The same player completed the rout of Kirtlington with a fourth goal, fully deserving this four nil victory.

Mr A. Whetton, who was in the Middleton Stoney team 48 years ago when they defeated Bletchingdon in the final, presented the cup and medals after the game. Mr A. Jeacock also a holder of a number of Jersey Cup medals, through his long association with Launton, refereed this final most admirably.