On this weekend...
Today we take a look back at the last five years' worth of games for the three OHAFC teams on this weekend...
Five Seasons Ago: October 17th 2009
Old Cholmeleians 0 OHAFC 1st XI 3: A fine win for the Harrow 1’s in north London with the side in dominant form, completing their third win in as many games. Goals from skipper Quentin Baker, Piers Bourke (his second in three games) and substitute Olly Hadden-Paton earned the Blues a comfortable win against normally tricky opponents.
Four Seasons Ago: October 16th 2010
Old Chigwellians 0 OHAFC 1st XI 3: An excellent afternoon’s work from the 1st XI with a superb display on the pitch rewarded with an excellent post-match tea and James Bond film afterwards.
The Blues swept Chigwell aside with one of their most complete displays of football in recent years, enjoying full control throughout the match. Notably, the side was magnificent in possession, with short and long passes finding their targets with metronomic regularity.
Luke de Rougemont opened the scoring after twenty minutes, converting a Lederman cross – the right winger enjoyed such a productive first half that the Chigwell left-back was replaced at half-time. De Rougemont was to double his tally in the second half but only after Ed Martins had scored Harrow’s second, closing down the Chigwell centre-half to force him into a mistake.
The sausage, chips and beans tea, coupled with The Spy Who Loved Me showing on TV in the bar was generally agreed to be the pinnacle of Arthurian League post-match teas and everyone returned to London in excellent spirits.
Three Seasons Ago: October 15th 2011
OHAFC 2nd XI 3 Old Salopians 2’s 1: A strong 2nd XI, led by veteran Jamie Waugh, proved too strong for Salopians’ second string on a blustery day on the Hill. The home side scored twice before the break, Brunt converting from the spot before Dave Stead doubled the lead just before half-time.
Youngster Alex Breeden confirmed the points with an excellent goal with twenty minutes remaining.
Two Seasons Ago: October 20th 2012
OHAFC 1st XI 3 Old Foresters 0: An excellent performance by the Harrow back four and Luke Raffety in goal ensured a rare clean sheet and three points against Forest on the Hill. Harrow lined up with a powerful central spine including Harder and Pepys in midfield and Defty and Stebbings up front and it was the two midfielders who scored the three Harrow goals.
Johan Harder opened the scoring on the half hour with a well-placed low strike but the home side had to wait until midway through the second half to extend their lead, Sam Pepys scoring twice in quick succession, both fierce, accurate shots from outside the box, the second a free-kick.
OHAFC 2nd XI 2 Old Etonians 2’s 2: A gutsy performance from the Harrow 2’s saw the side come from 2-0 down to level the game with 10 minutes to spare thanks to goals from Berry and Stead (the former being called into action early on following an injury to Trower).
The game also saw the keenly awaited return of skipper Jack Orr-Ewing, sidelined for the first two games of the season with a back injury.
Last Season: October 19th 2013
Old Chigwellians 1 OHAFC 1st XI 1: An encouraging point for the Harrow 1’s thanks to Harry Hoffen’s second half strike. The visitors had been outplayed in the first half with Chigwell much the more confident in possession.
But a half-time switch to a more defensive shape saw Harrow first nullify Chigwell’s threat and then begin to impose themselves. The equaliser on the hour was the work of just two men, Johan Harder collecting the ball outside the Harrow box, striding forward and playing a perfect through ball for Hoffen to run onto and coolly fire past the ‘keeper.
Both sides then had chances to win the game but the draw was a fair result.
OHAFC 2nd XI 1 Old Epsomians 3: A poor performance from the Harrow second string as their inconsistent start to the season continued. After falling behind early on Dave Stead equalised on half an hour and Harrow were the better side as half-time approached.
But Jack Orr-Ewing’s men could not maintain the standard of play in the second half, conceding twice. Striker Anthony Beresford had the chance to reduce arrears from the spot but his miss ended any hopes of a comeback and left the Harrow 2’s with plenty to think about going into the Eton game.
On this Weekend...Premier League and Top of the Pops:
5 Years Ago: October 17th 2009
UK Singles Chart No.1: Chipmunk “Oopsy Daisy”
Premier League top three: 1st Man Utd 22pts from 9 games, 2nd Chelsea 21 (9), 3rd Spurs 19 (9)
Premier League bottom three: 18th Hull City 7 (9), 19th West Ham 5 (8), 20th Portsmouth 3 (9)
10 Years Ago: October 16th 2004
UK Singles Chart No.1: Robbie Williams “Radio”
Premier League top three: 1st Arsenal 25 (9), 2nd Chelsea 20 (9), 3rd Everton 19 (9)
Premier League bottom three: 18th Blackburn Rovers 6 (9), 19th Southampton 5 (9), 20th C Palace 5 (9)
20 years Ago: October 15th 1994
UK Singles Chart No.1: Take That “Sure”
Premier League top three: 1st Newcastle 26 (10), 2nd Nottm Forest 24 (10), 3rd Blackburn Rovers 21 (10)
Premier League bottom three: 20th Crystal Palace 7 (10), 21st Ipswich Town 7 (10), 22nd Everton 3 (10)