Wolverton Express 18^th March 1904

COSGROVE v. NORTHAMPTON

The Cosgrove team, which paid a friendly visit to Northampton ground, may consider themselves a very unlucky team not that they were defeated by the odd goal out of five, as but for an unfortunate decision on the part of the referee, the Bucks men would have made a draw of it. This unfortunately was not the only mistake made during the afternoon. The game was a poor one, the only redeeming feature of which was the very apparent earnestness of the visitors, who certainly made up in a large degree for what they lacked in  science by downright hard work, which certainly deserved to have brought success in its wake. Bad luck dogged their footsteps all through. They were one behind at half time and a similar amount in arrears when the final whistle blew. Northampton were the more finished team but their play at times was poor, several of the men treating their opponents very lightly. Cosgrove are the proud possessors of a useful pair of backs, Dilley being a very smart player. Kightley and Cockerill were the pick of the forwards, the former being perhaps the better of the pair. For Northampton, Murrell shaped well at centre half and Norman was a tower of strength at back, but the forwards were below form, Lowe and Cooper being the pick.

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS AT WOLVERTON

On Saturday a match was played at Wolverton between Cosgrove (Buckingham and District League Champions) and a team selected from the rest of the League. Cosgrove were the runners up last season, and the game was played before a good attendance. It was soon seen that Cosgrove were the better team, for although having to face the sun and wind they went straight down from the kick-off, and Gee scored in the first minute. A little later, Cotterill made a fine run down the right wing, and scored a lovely goal from near the touchline, the ball going into the far corner of the net; whilst before the interval Gee scored a third goal. The second half was again in favour of Cosgrove, who soon took up the attack. Beckett brought off a splendid save from Stimpson, but Keightly rushed up, and again put the ball into the net, the custodian having no chance of saving. The League tried hard to reduce their opponents’ lead, and tested Draper, but cleared in good style, and after midfield play Cotterill registered the fifth goal for Cosgrove, who retired victorious by five goals to nil.

INTERESTING PRESENTATION.

After the match Mr. H. E. Bull presented the Cup to Cosgrove, and in doing so congratulated the team on the form they had shown during the season. He thought they were without doubt the best team in the League. He was pleased to see the Cup pass from one district to another. He thought the League, which had been in existence seven seasons, had been the means of bringing out several footballers, who were now playing in higher class matches, such as the Southern League etc. Mr. Bull then presented the Cup to the Captain, Mr. J. Kerridge, but he was sorry the medals were not quite finished, but the players would receive them in due course.— Both teams were kindly entertained by Mr. H. E. Bull to tea at the Victoria Hotel, where an excellent tea was provided by Mr. Tarry.—After tea Mr. R. Williams presided. – Mr. Williams proposed, and Mr. Markham seconded, that a hearty vote of thanks be sent from the gathering to Mr. Bull, wishing him good health, which was unanimously carried.—Mr. Cotterill proposed a vote of thanks, to the of the Wolverton Club for the way in which they had carried out the arrangements for the match in the afternoon, and Mr. Mayne seconded.—Mr. Price acknowledged on behalf of the officials of the club, and said it was their pleasure to do all they could for all clubs the district. He congratulated the Cosgrove team on their success, and congratulated Mr. Markham (secretary of - Stony Stratford F.C.) on the success of the Stony Stratford Mirror Cup team. Mr. R. William also congratulated the Cosgrove team, and Mr. Kerridge (captain), in reply, said they were very pleased to have won the Cup, and hoped that if they again competed in the League they world win again.

BUCKINGHAM LEAGUE

WOLVERTON RESERVES V COSGROVE

This match was played in the Park on Saturday last and resulted in a win for Cosgrove by three goals to one. The teams were as follows :

Wolverton : Brooks, goal; Weston and Massey, backs; Gerrard, Roper and F Stimpson, half backs; Milward, Nicholls, Martyr, Massey and Henson, forwards.

Cosgrove : Draper, goal; Jelley and Kerridge, backs; Brown, Lane and Gascoigne, half backs; Cockerill, Kightley, C Stimpson, Gee and Henson forwards.

Referee: Mr J Howard, Stantonbury

Wolverton losing the toss, Martyr kicked off for them. Cosgrove at once attacked, and within three minutes Henson had scored for the visitors. Cosgrove increased their lead just after through Stimpson, who was standing right offside at the time. The visitors, still pressing, forced a corner immediately on the restart, but this Stimpson cleared, and passed down the left to Henson, who, however, was forced over the line by Jelly. Several cases of off-side on the part of the visiting forwards occurred, but the referee ignored all appeals for this and the home goal was often in danger in consequence. But apart from this Cosgrove were the smarter team during this half and deserved a lead on the play. Cockerill added a third goal for Cosgrove in the midst of a melee, after Brooks had performed the apparently impossible feat of saving in quick succession two hot shots from close in. After this additional reverse the home lads livened up, and transferred the play to the other end, where Stimpson was fouled close in. Nothing came of the free kick and Cosgrove were soon on the aggressive again. Wolverton, however, again attacked sharply and it was only the hardest of luck – ably assisted by Draper, it is true – that kept them from scoring. Having once started Wolverton kept their opponents busy for some time. Hands were given against Brown, who manipulated the ball almost as much with his hands as with his feet, several times, but none of the free kicks proved of any advantage to the home lads. Lane was penalised for badly kicking Mackey and the free kick had hardly been taken and the game resumed before he (Lane) was again pulled up and cautioned for kicking Nichols, who had to be assisted off the field in consequence. These two events caused some shouting among the spectators and some ill feeling, but nothing beyond a free kick for Wolverton resulted. Nothing came of this, and Cockerill, who all through the game was conspicuous for good play was again noticeable for one or two centres and shots. Nothing more, however, was scored in this half and the teams crossed over with Cosgrove leading three goals to nil.

The visitors attacked sharply on the resumption of play, but the homesters retaliated, Martyr shooting. Nichols, who had returned, although still limping in consequence of his injury, strengthened the home forward line, and the visiting defence was kept pretty busy. Wolverton forced a corner, which was cleared. Weston, however, returned the ball with a well judged kick, and Millward, getting possession of the ball, centred, from which Henson scored a good goal for Wolverton. After this, the home lads pressed hard, but the visitors’ defence was sound, Kerridge especially showing up well. Again the game was stopped, owing to Lane fouling. He was again cautioned by the referee and the game resumed. Almost immediately after the free kick Wolverton were awarded a penalty for handling on the part of one of the visitors. Draper saved this, which was taken by Mackey, splendidly. Wolverton were pressing continuously now. They forced a corner, following which one of the visitors again handled within the penalty area. No notice was taken of this, however, and a foul awarded to the homesters close in proved of no use to them, as the ball was somewhat easily cleared. From this Cockerill got away, and although right offside, was allowed by the referee to go on. A corner to Cosgrove followed, but this was sent by. Just after, C Cockerill got well going, but was pulled up for offside, although when he got the ball he was well on side. The peculiar decisions of the referee were very noticeable and much resented by the spectators. Wolverton had the better of the play from now to the finish, but could not add to their score and the game ended in a win for Cosgrove by three goals to one.

BUCKINGHAM AND DISTRICT LEAGUE.
COSGROVE RECEIVE THE CUP.

On Saturday a match was played at Wolverton between Cosgrove and a team selected from the Rest of the League. Cosgrove, who are the winners of the League this season, were also the runners-up last season. The match was played before a good attendance. It was soon seen that Cosgrove were the better team, for although having to face the sun and wind, they went straight down from the kick-off, and Gee scored in the first minute. The game was even for a time, until the Rest were awarded a Penalty, which Mayne sent by. Cockerill made a fine run down the right wing and scored a lovely goal from near the touch line, the ball going into the far corner of the net. These reverses aroused the Rest of the League, who took up the attack and gave Draper several shots to save, but the Cosgrove defence was sound and cleared, and Cosgrove worked down and forced two fruitless corners. A good centre from Cockerill went begging. After Beckett had saved, Gee scored the third goal for Cosgrove. Beckett made a grand save just a few minutes to half-time, which arrived with Cosgrove leading by three goals to nil. The second half was again in favour of Cosgrove, who soon took up the attack. Beckett brought off a splendid save from Stimpson, but Keightley rushed up and again put the ball into the net, the custodian having no chance of saving. The League tried hard to reduce their opponents' lead and tested Draper, but he was safe and cleared, and after mid-field play Cockerill registered the fifth goal for Cosgrove. No more scoring was done, and Cosgrove retired victorious by five goals to nil. The following were the teams :
Cosgrove :—Draper, goal ; Jelley and Kerridge, backs; Brown, Lane, and Gasooyne, half-backs ; Cockerill, C. Stimyson, Keightley, Gee, and Henson forwards.
REST OF LEAGUE:—Beckett (Buckingham), goal ; Wood (Stantonbury) and Simmons (Stratford ), backs ; Thom (Fenny), Marne (Newport), and Stimpson (Wolverton), half-backs ; Dinwiddy (Stantonbury), C. R. H. Greason (Buckingham), Kilsby (Fenny), Pacey (Fenny), and Henson (Wolverton), forwards.
Referee, Mr. H. Williams (Wolverton).
After the match Mr. H. E. Bull presented the Cup to Cosgrove. Mr. Bull congratulated the team on the form they had shown during the season. He then presented the Cup to the Captain, Mr. J. Kerridge.
Both teams were entertained at tea by Mr. Bull at the Victoria Hotel, where an excellent spread was provided by Mr. W. H. Tarry.
After tea Mr. R. Williams presided, and stated that Mr. Bull had left a letter, which he wished him to read, in which he regretted he was unable to be present at tea, owing to an important engagement, but he wished them all a pleasant evening.
Mr. Williams proposed, and Mr. Markham seconded, that a hearty vote of thanks be sent from the gathering to Mr. Bull, and wishing him good health, which was unanimously carried.
Mr. Cockerill proposed a vote of thanks to the officials of the Wolverton Club for the way in which they had carried out the arrangements for the match in the afternoon, and Mr. Mayne seconded, Mr. Price acknowledging on behalf of the officials of the Club, congratulating the Cosgrove team on their success in winning. He also congratulated Mr. Markham (Secretary of Stony Stratford F.C.) on the success of the Stony Stratford Minor Cup team, which had been successful in winning the Minor Cup at Slough by two goals to nil.
Mr. R. Williams congratulated the Cosgrove team on winning the League. Mr. Kerridge (captain) said they were very pleased to have won the cup, and hoped that if they again competed in the League they would win it again ; and a pleasant gathering terminated.

From an article: Northampton Town’s First Practice.
In Kerridge, the reserve right back from Cosgrove, Northampton have discovered a first-class player, who shaped like a workman all through, and frequently stopped the progress of the Whites’ forwards.

FOOTBALL. The Editor would glad to receive list of fixtures and prospects the coming season from secretaries local clubs. The football season is once more upon us, and we are indebted to the Hon. Secretary of the Buckingham League for a few particulars concerning the coming campaign, which we feel sure will interest our readers. Two Divisions will run, the first consisting of six clubs and the latter eight clubs. The Senior Division will made of Buckingham, Fenny Stratford, Newport Pagnell, Stantonbury St. James, Stony Stratford, and Wolverton. In Division II. will be found Bletchley Hotspur, Hanslope, Leighton Springs Reserves, Newport Reserves, Newport Unity, Stratford Reserves, and Wolverton. Reserves. Cosgrove, the cup holders, owing to their having lost several of their players, have not entered this season.

The Rovers Reserves met Cosgrove on the Brickhill-road grounds, and made a draw of the game at three goals all. Cosgrove last year was at the head of the Buckingham League, Division 1., but most of their then players have joined Stony Stratford this year. Cosgrove no longer playing in the First Division. For the Rovers on Saturday F. Kilsby, S. Payler, and W. E. Burton were the scorers.

COSGROVE v. NORTHAMPTON ST. LUKE’S OLD BOYS. Played at Cosgrove on Saturday, November 2, and ended in a draw of three goals each.

South Northants Medal Competition

Harpole Stars v. Cosgrove St. Peters
At Harpole

North Bucks Junior League

Cosgrove St. Peter’s v. Olney Town
At Cosgrove

COSGROVE

FOOTBALL SOCIAL.- Under the auspices of the Cosgrove Football Club, a most successful dance and social was held in the Schoolroom on Saturday evening, when there was a good company present. Mr. A. Walters (Stony Stratford) provided some capital music for the dancing, and the duties of M.C.’s was most efficiently carried out by Messrs. O. Gee and W. Brown. The refreshment department was ably managed by Messrs. A. Jelley and J. Swain. The Committee were Messrs. W. Brown, W. Lane, A. Jelly, J. Swain, with T. Tack as Hon. Secretary.

COSGROVE v. OLNEY

Playing on their own ground Cosgrove inflicted a severe defeat on Olney, punishing them to the tune of 5 goals to nill.

Football Social. In connection with the Cosgrove Football Club a social was held in the schoolroom on Saturday evening. There was a capital attendance and the proceedings were most enjoyable. Mr. W. Brown and a committee made the arrangements, and Mr. A. Walton presided at the piano.

FOOTBALL
BUCKS JUNIOR LEAGUE
STANTONBURY OLD BOYS v. COSGROVE ST. PETERS.

This match was played in the Red Bridge field at Stantonbury on Saturday, November 4, and resulted in a win for Cosgrove by 5 goals 2. Cosgrove won the toss and kicked towards the bridge end with the wind in their favour. Forcing the game they were soon one up, J. Brown scoring after Payne had saved from Bugby. This encouraged the visitors who continued to play with much vigour and dash, and after Childs put on a second goal the Old Boys’ left then got away but Foster’s shot went outside, and Ash with the goal kick, sent well up the field, which led to Brown putting on the third for Cosgrove. Prior to the interval the visitors scored a couple more through Brown and Bugby, and at half-time they were leading by 5 goals to nil. Upon the restart the Old Boys’ right wing broke away and Green scored a splendid goal with Ash well beaten, this being their first goal on their own ground this season. The homesters now attacked vigorously and for quite 30 minutes Cosgrove had to act on the defensive. St. Peters got away on the left but Harvey put a stop to their movements, and then Brooks put on a second goal for the Old Boys. Play was very fast towards the end and for the Old Boys green put on a third but the whistle had gone for a foul on Sergeant. Nothing resulted from the free kick. The Old Boys made many bold efforts to reduce their opponents’ lead but were unsuccessful and the end came with Cosgrove winners by 5 goals to 2. The teams lined up as follows under Mr. Edwards of Stony Stratford:,
Old Boys: Payne; Gacoyne and Bellchamber, Hooton, Turnley, Harvey, Green, Fincher, Brooks, Sergeant and Foster.
Cosgrove: Ash H. Jelley and ...ey, Tapp, W. Brown, Tack, Lambert, Bugby, J. Brown, Childs and Basson.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press Saturday 04 November 1911

In the semi-final of the South Northants Medal Competition on Saturday, Cosgrove visited Duston, and to the surprise of their supporters were beaten in a heavy scoring game by 5 goals to 3.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press Saturday 16 December 1911

In the North Bucks League, Cosgrove, Stony Stratford St. Giles, and Newport Autos are running neck and neck honours for premier position.

North Bucks Junior League Fixtures
November 23

Cosgrove v. Deanshanger

North Bucks Junior League

Newport St. Peter’s v. Cosgrove at Newport

Cosgrove v. Stantonbury

North Bucks League

Aspley Guise v. Cosgrove at Aspley Guise

North Bucks Junior League Fixtures

January 25
Cosgrove v. Potterspury

February 8
Newport Pagnell Autos v. Cosgrove

February 15
Linford v. Cosgrove

February 22
Cosgrove v. Newport Pagnell St. Peter’s

March 01
Stoke Goldington v. Cosgrove

March 15
Stony Stratford v. Cosgrove

March 22
Cosgrove v. Olney

March 29
Stantonbury St. Peter’s v. Cosgrove

NORTH BUCKS JUNIOR LEAGUE FIXTURES

This was Stoke’s first game in the competition. Cosgrove should have paid them a visit last Saturday week, but failed to turn up, because unable to raise a team.

Cosgrove and Potterspury drew 1 -1, in a hard game last Saturday. There was little to choose between the two sides, and a draw was a very fitting result.

In the North Bucks League there was some heavy scoring last Saturday, the heat making little difference to the forwards’ scoring powers. Cosgrove, playing at home, defeated Newport Autos by 5 goals to nil. Newport were perhaps a little unlucky to lose by so large a score, but Cosgrove were far the better team.

Cosgrove are playing Great Linford at Cosgrove, and this should a first-rate game. Each side have already won games in the competition, and 1 should not be surprised if a draw is not the result.

Seven goals were scored in the game between Cosgrove and Great Linford Hornets, at Cosgrove. Cosgrove’s quintette were in great form, scoring five times, while the Hornets got the other two, and so were beaten rather easily.

September 18th (Fair day), Cosgrove are the visitors to Ford Meadow, and what is in store for the Reds is only known to the gods. As Cosgrove defeated Newport  5—0 a week or two ago, and Newport trounced the Reds, 8—1, last Saturday, what will the result of the Buckingham v. Cosgrove game? A good whacking for somebody, on recent form.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press Saturday 18 October 1913

Wolverton reserves, who are not finding the competition [North Bucks League] a bed of roses, are at home to Cosgrove who should have no difficulty in defeating the Reserves.

A big crowd was present at Potterspury on Saturday to witness the local Derby between Potterspury and Cosgrove. The home team again failed win, another draw being the result.1—1. This fairly represents the match, and while a great deal of excitement was shown, both sets of players gave a sporting game. Potterspury obtained the first goal from a corner, while Cosgrove equalised from a free kick near goal. Cosgrove also missed a penalty. The home team pressed for the last minutes, and it was only the splendid defence of the visitors that prevented them scoring. The referee in this game was Mr. A. West, Buckingham, and the goal-scorers were Foulkes for the homesters and Jelley for Cosgrove. By the way, these two sides have been drawn together in the 2nd round of the South Northants Medal Competition, which is to take place on November 22nd at Cosgrove.

Cosgrove playing at home in the Northants Junior Cup, defeated Northampton All Saints, in a good game, by 2 goals to nil. J. Currage and Lambert scored the gaols.

Cosgrove playing at home, last Saturday, in the South Northants Medal Competition (Second Round), defeated Paulerspury by 1 goal to nil, W. Brown getting the goal.

Another good North Bucks League game took place at Cosgrove under the charge of Mr. West, Buckingham. Stantonbury St. Peters were the visitors, and after a fast game ended in draw, neither side being able pierce the defence.

Cosgrove, at Buckingham, in the North Bucks League; kick-off, 2.15.

Stantonbury St. Peters say that Cosgrove’s ground is the worst in the league, and wonder that no visiting team ever win there. But methinks Stantonbury rarely thought they would be the first to lower Cosgrove's colours, but they managed a draw, and so they blame the ground.

Cosgrove defeated Bugbrooke in the Northants’ Lower Junior Cup last Saturday, at Cosgrove, by 2 goals to nil.

Cosgrove, another unbeaten side in the competition, are due to visit Deanshanger to-day, where a good game should be witnessed. The homesters have shown in and out form during this season. But on their day they take a lot of beating, and Cosgrove will do a fine thing if they maintain their unbeaten record this afternoon. Referee, Mr. H. Holton (Buckingham).

COSGROVE’S FIRST DEFEAT

Stony entertained Cosgrove on Saturday in the North Bucks League, and more than pleased the large crowd of supporters present by winning in decisive fashion by 4 goals to nil. On previous visits Cosgrove have generally proved a tough proposition, but on Saturday they were completely outclassed by the re-organised home team.

Kerridge set the ball in motion and Claridge was almost immediately called upon to clear. The game had not been in progress many minutes when a disgraceful scene occurred – Morris the home right back in attempting to stop a rush by Lambert clearly fouled, but the offended player instead of leaving the matter with the referee struck a blow at his aggressor. After consultation, however, Mr Edwards allowed the player to continue. This incident was the signal for vigorous, almost rough play, and unfortunately towards the end feelings ran high.

Half an hour from the start Millard opened the scoring for Stony with a splendid first-time shot at long range, right up to the interval the visitors could not break the solid home defence, and but for the splendid goal kept by Jelley, the margin against them would have been considerable. Upon resumption Henson almost immediately increased the lead with a good shot, the result of a fine centre by Haddon. The visitors’ halves were working hard, but the forwards could not co-operate, with the result that the home goal was never in danger. The third goal was unfortunate for the visitors, Bugby in endeavouring to head clear placing the ball in his own goal. Before the end, Tooley put Stony further ahead, and there was every appearance of the performance being repeated when the final whistle sounded.

The Stony Team was : Claridge, Morris and Lambert; Tapp, Ross and Hudson; Haddon, Tooley, Stokes, Millard and Henson.

In the North Bucks League last Saturday, Stony Stratford played one of their best games of the season when they defeated Cosgrove, an unbeaten side in the competition, by four gaols to nil. The games was played at Stony Stratford, and was witnessed by a large number of spectators.

COSGROVE ST PETER’S AND CUP TIES

The village club is making headway in the Northants Cup and Medal Competitions, and every endeavour is being made to capture at least, the trophies of one of the two competitions they are engaged in. In the Lower Junior Cup, they receive a visit tomorrow from Rushden C 1. The referee appointed to take charge of the game is Mr W H Sykes of Northampton. The other competition engaged in is the South Northants Village Medal Competition, and in this they have to meet Bugbrooke on March 21^st. In this match they also have the good fortune to be drawn at home.

BERKS AND BUCKS SENIOR CUP
Cosgrove 4, Stoke 1

A COSGROVE SUSPENSION

At the monthly meeting of the Northants Football Association, held on Thursday, the North Bucks League match, Cosgrove St Peter’s v. Stony Stratford, which was played at Stony Stratford on January 7^th, ending with the score of 4-0 in favour of the home team, came under discussion, the matter arising from the referee’s reports. F Lambert, of the Peter’s team, was reported for striking E Morris, a player of the Stony Stratford Club, and for this assault Lambert was suspended for 7 days.

FOOTBALL NOTES.

The wind and rain were the only conquerors of Cosgrove on Saturday last; the game between Buckingham Town and Cosgrove in the North Bucks League was drawn, 2—2. But although the conditions were anything but good, the game, will remembered as one of the most strenuous seen at Cosgrove this season. A draw was a very fair result, either side would have been unlucky to lose. All things considered, it was a wonderfully good game—fast, and containing many thrilling moments, with the ground treacherous (just as bad as Ford Meadow would have been on such a day), and rain falling during most of the game. The defence of both sides naturally had most of the play, but there were some really clever movements by the forwards. The ball travelled from end to end, and both goals were often in danger, but there was always lack of finish—under the circumstances mistakes were excusable. Cosgrove, who anticipated a rather easy victory, lost the toss, but they began with some strong rushes, which suggested that their anticipations would realised. But the Reds got together, and for the best part the first 45 minutes held their own. At half-time the score was 2—l in favour of the homesters. Early in the second period V. White got hurt and went into the vanguard from the back position, and from then the Reds improved mightily, and there were many determined onslaughts on the homesters’ goal. After a lovely piece of pacing V. White shot through, making the scores level, and from then until the finish the homesters played vigorous football and rained shots upon George, who had been playing a fine game in goal all through, but he was not to be beaten. It was keen struggle for the conquering goal, but the game ended, as stated above 2—2 each

Buckingham has received a larger number of visitors than usual this Eastertide. Brilliant sunshine prevailed on Good Friday, and many of the inhabitants took advantage of the day to put in long day’s work in garden and allotment. It was a pretty general remark that it was quite a treat to be on the ground again after the late heavy, cold rains. On Saturday a game of football between the Town Club and Cosgrove, in the North Bucks League, attracted many spectators, and resulted in favour of the homesters by 1—0.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press Saturday 18 April 1914

FOOTBALL NOTES.

“From victory to victory,"' we read somewhere, and to be the cry of the Reds just lately. Their latest success was last Saturday, when they defeated Cosgrove on Ford Meadow, in a North Bucks League game, by 1 goal to nil. Cosgrove, who are in the final of the South Northants Medal Competition, are a smart side when in full strength. Last Saturday they were minus one or two of their regular men, who were resting on account of their important game this afternoon with Kislingbury; but they managed to give the Reds a good game.

AN APPEAL FOR FOOTBALLS FROM THE FRONT

Corporal J. Geary, “D” Company, 7^th Oxford and Bucks, L. I., British Expeditionary Force, France, and late of High-street, Stony Stratford. Write: “May I make an appeal on behalf of the above Company, through your valuable paper, for a couple of footballs, of which we have none. As you are aware there are many of the Wolverton and Stratford boys in this Company and they approached me to make an appeal feeling sure that Wolverton and District will grant their request.”

OUR BOYS AT FOOTBALL IN SALONICA

Pte Frank Williams, of D Company, 7^th Oxford and Bucks Light Infantry at Salonica, son of Mr W. H. W. Williams, Green-Lane, Wolverton, write to the Editor of the Wolverton Express;

“A very interesting football match took place last Friday, March 24^th in the vicinity of Salonica between two Companies of the 7^th Oxford and Bucks L I, who are now doing active service in Greece, the two Companies being D Company and the Headquarters Company. This match was played after the Tommies had had a hard day’s work with the pick and the shovel, kicking off at 5.30 with an Aegean breeze.

D Company won the toss, and the Headquarters Company kicked off before a fair crowd, consisting of British and French troops. After a little even play the Headquarters were having all the game in their favour, and with a little excitement Tolley, of the Headquarters only just missing scoring. The Headquarters, only the sea breeze in their favour, were well over their opponents. Sherwood, at centre half, was showing his Northants league form for the Headquarters, but was unable to find Lewis, the old Watford goalie, weak, and as the whistle blew half time it was no score.

During the next half play was very even. E. Bennett, of the Headquarters, was very consistent at left half, but as the crowd emerged from the ground A J Ross placed the ball well in the goal mouth, and after a very excitable time Laddie Brown scored the only goal of the match. Thus D Company won by one goal to nil.

Look out for further accounts of other matches later on. Hoping you are in the best of health, as it leaves me top hole. We are having extraordinary hot weather.”

Boxing Day the Salvation Army Band paraded the streets, making a collection, and there were the usual callers for Christmas-boxes. In the afternoon a football match resulted in a draw of 1—1 between the Buckingham Club and Cosgrove.

Bucks Herald Saturday 03 January 1920

On Boxing Day in the afternoon a football match resulted in a draw of 1 – 1 between the Buckingham Club and Cosgrove.

BRADWELL ST. PETER’S v. COSGROVE.

On Saturday last the St. Peter’s visited Cosgrove and won handsomely. The ground was not of the usual size and it was in a bumpy condition, which really saved the score from being heavier. The visiting forwards were well placed and they combined in a manner which made the net well in their reach Cosgrove 2.

Bucks Standard April 3^rd 1920

FOOTBALL
NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE – DIV. 1
NEWPORT PAGNELL V. COSGROVE

This match was played at Newport Pagnell on Saturday, and resulted in a draw, each side scoring once.

STANTONBURY HOSPITAL CUP.

The Stantonbury Hospital Cup Competition has now been reorganised by the Berks and Bucks Football Association, and the Stantonbury Hospital Fund Committee, which is piloting the competition through its first season, has extended invitations to the following clubs in the district to take part, the majority having definitely accepted: Stantonbury St. Peter's, Stantonbury Albions, Hanslope, Great Linford, Old Wolverton, Olney Town, Stoke Goldington, Stony Stratford. Wolverton Town, Old Bradwell, Deanshanger. Bletchley, Newport Autos , Cosgrove, Potterspury, and Old Stratford. It is anticipated that the first round of the competition will be played in January in order not to clash with the preliminary and early rounds of the various county cap competitions which will be played in the district during the early part of the season.

The Stantonbury Hospital Cup competition has now been reorganised by the Berks and Bucks Football Association, and the Stantonbury Hospital Fund Committee, which is piloting the competition through its first season, has extended invitations to the following clubs in the district to take part, the majority having definitely accepted: Stantonbury St. Peter’s. Stantonbury Albions, Hanslope, Great Linford, Old Wolverton, Olney Town, Stoke Goldington, Stony Stratford, Wolverton Town, Old Bradwell, Deanshanger, Bletchley, Newport Autos, Cosgrove, Potterspury, and Old Stratford. It is anticipated that the first round of the competition will be played in January in order not to clash with the preliminary and early rounds of the various county cup competitions which will be played in the district during the early part of the season.

Wolverton Express 24^th September 1920

Football

COSGROVE ST PETER’S V STONY STRATFORD

The Stony Stratford team made a good start to their season’s program, winning their opening match on Saturday by five goals to nil. Cosgrove were their opponents. The fixture, which was originally to have been played at Stony Stratford was transferred to Cosgrove in order not to clash with the Town Hospital Fete. The team Stratford fielded on Saturday included a number of new players to those who assisted the team during their successful campaign last season. Cosgrove Club was also not fully represented. During the first half, Stratford had the best of the play. During the first thirty minutes, the visitors were constantly pressing, and scored through Jelley. Before the interval, Wain increased the lead by two further goals. In the latter stages of the second half, J Claridge registered the fourth, and before the final whistle, Stratford had increased the lead to five goals.

Stratford were represented by R Claridge; B Bull and Boughton; A Wilks, S Colton and S Fiddler; S Smith, J Claridge, P Jelley, S Wain and T Dicks.

LOWER JUNIOR CUP
First Round

KINGSTHORPE C.I. v. COSGROVE On the Vicarage Field, Kingsthorpe. Referee: F. A. Thomson

Saturday results Kingsthorpe 8 Cosgrove 3

HOLIDAY RESULTS.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24.
NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE
 Wolverton Town 10. Cosgrove 0.

LEAGUE AND LOCAL MATCHES FOR SATURDAY
NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE. FIRST DIVISION
Cosgrove v. Bradwell St. Peter’s

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE
Stony Stratford 4, Cosgrove 1

NORTH BUCKS & DISTRICT LEAGUE
            Compiled to include Jan. 29^th
DIVISION 1.

Bucks Standard March 5^th 1921

FOOTBALL

COSGROVE v. NEWPORT AUTOS.

The Autos experienced no difficulty in defeating Cosgrove last Saturday. They always held the upper hand and won easily by 7 goals to 1. Gil Daniells (4), Tandy (2) and Hobbs were the scorers. The Autos are still the League leaders.

BRADWELL v COSGROVE

Cosgrove were visitors to the Red Bridge Field in the North Bucks League on Saturday last, the wooden spoonists proving easy victims by 4 – 0. The Peters [Bradwell] fielded a good team, Coles being the principle absentee, being injured in the game with Hanslope the previous Tuesday. Cosgrove played their usual team. The game was under the charge of Mr Reid, Northampton. The weather was glorious, but made football warm work. Play opened evenly in mid field. Olney was the first player to test the goalie, for after six minutes he broke through to open the scoring with a shot taken from just outside the penalty area, the ball striking the upright before entering the net. The Peters were constantly on the attack and the brothers Brice were playing with good understanding. Haynes was also prominent and Gaskins and Watts did fine things but could not score. After twenty minutes Gaskins tried a first shot twenty yards out which entered the net at a tremendous pace, giving the goalie no chance of saving. Play remained in the Peters favour, Lewis only being called upon once before the interval, when the Peters led by two goals to nil. The play opened again in the Peters favour and so one sided was the play that it was nothing but shooting in throughout. Only two goals were scored, these coming from Gaskins and Sergeant. This was the latter player’s first goal of the season. Only on two occasions during this half was Lewis called upon to save. Credit is due to the sporting manner of which Cosgrove continued to play their games, and had the Peters taken advantage of their scoring chances, double figures must have resulted. It was the easiest encounter the Peters have taken part in this season. Gaskins was the best player on the field, his play, especially during the second period, being a treat to watch. He got more shots at goal than any of the forwards on the field.

At Linford, Cosgrove met another large defeat by 7 – 0. Cosgrove finished up their League fixtures on Monday, with a journey to Bletchley, where an evening match was played. Cosgrove were able to record a win by the score of 2 - 0. This season Cosgrove have only gained five points out of the maximum of 48. These were obtained from wins over Bradwell and Bletchley and a drawn game at Buckingham. Of the 21 goals registered by their own players only 9 were scored at Cosgrove, and only once in home matches has the club scored more than one goal. A total of 119 goals have been netted by Cosgrove’s opponents, 57 being scored at Cosgrove, and 62 on away grounds.

FRIENDLIES – STONY STRATFORD THURSDAYS V COSGROVE

A friendly match between the above teams was played at Stony Stratford on Thursday last. The clubs were represented as follows:

Stratford Thursdays: R. G. Oldham; F. Giles and A. Goodridge; F. Canvin, J. Hillyer and V. Pittam, E. Chown, E. Foulkes, W. Howe, R. Meadows, and A. Brown.

Cosgrove St Peter’s: A. Cadd, P. Jelley and A Giles, F. Barby, A. Young and P. Swain, G. Jelley, O. Childs, S. Lucas, F. Childs and S. Lord.

Stratford won the toss and W. Howe chose to play with both wind and sun. The opening play was even but after 15 minutes Cosgrove opened the scoring. Following this reverse, Stratford attacked with vigour. A Cosgrove defender handled in the penalty area from which they made the scores level. After this the village lads set about their task in determined fashion and were soon leading by two goals which they held till the interval.

Now playing with the wind Cosgrove were soon attacking and added number 4. Had it not been for the good work of Oldham in the Stratford goal, Cosgrove must have got several more goals. Stratford improved after this and from a breakaway managed to reduce the lead. The village lads defence was in great form and well held the Stratford forwards. The final whistle sounded with Cosgrove winners by 4 – 2. Scorers for Cosgrove were F. Childs (2), S. Lucas and O. Childs; for the losers E. Foulkes and J. Hillyer. Mr Jelley proved a very capable referee.

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE

Cosgrove 3, Olney Res. 1

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE
DIVISION 1

Old Wolverton v. Cosgrove
Result Old Wolverton 0 Cosgrove 3

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE
DIVISION 1

Cosgrove v. Stantonbury Res.

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE

Cosgrove 1 (Freeman), Old Stratford 1 (Butler)

DIVISION II

COSGROVE ST PETER’S V OLD WOLVERTON

Old Wolverton visited Cosgrove last Saturday to play the St Peter’s. After their victory over Stratford Reserves the previous week a keen game was expected, but it proved to be a very one-sided affair. Cosgrove attacked from the start and after ten minutes play opened the scoring. They gave the visitors’ defence a hard time and added two more goals before the interval, half time arriving with the home team leading by 3 – 0. The second half followed on much the same lines as the first. The visitors were rarely dangerous. The home team had plenty of shooting practice and scored 4 goals to the visitors’ 1.

The final score was Cosgrove 7, Old Wolverton 1. Scorers for the winners were W. Jelley (4) and Freeman (3), and for the losers, H. Warwick.

COSGROVE v SHERINGTON

Played at Cosgrove on Saturday and resulted in a draw of 2 goals each. The home team was below strength, both the regular inside forwards being absent. Cosgrove soon opened the scoring, and although having most of the play were unable to add to their lead. After 30 minutes the visitors equalised and five minutes later scored again. The interval arrived with the score 2 – 1 in favour of the visitors. During the second half the visitors were penned in and were kicking out most of the time. Shots were sent in from all directions, but each time the ball was either charged down by the backs or saved by their goalie. However, ten minutes from the end the home team scored. Cosgrove netted again but the whistle had gone for offside. Although still pressing to the finish, the home team could not score again, and the final whistle sounded with the points divided. F. Childs scored both goals for Cosgrove.

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE
Cosgrove 8, Sherington 1.

North Bucks League Division 2

WOLVERTON ST MARY DRAW WITH COSGROVE

Wolverton St Mary’s were at home with Cosgrove as visitors on Saturday last in a North Bucks League Division 2 game. The first portion of the game was very even. The ball travelled from end to end of the field, and several fruitless corners were forced by each side. The home side took up the attack and Jelley was called upon several times. The visitors soon retaliated and opened the score through F. Barby, who beat the home custodian with a long shot. The sun shining in his eyes caused him to misjudge the ball. St Mary’s strongly pressed and there were several scrimmages in the visitors’ goal mouth, but the right touch was lacking. After the restart, play for a time was mid field. Then both goalies were called upon but neither side was very aggressive. The home team returned to the attack, but for some times were unable to break through the visitors’ defence. Following a melee in the Cosgrove goal, A. Bonham broke through and equalised 15 minutes from time. Cosgrove made determined efforts to obtain the lead, but the home defence was sound. The teams lined up as follows:

St Mary’s: A. J. Mackerness; J. Bason and R. Muscutt; J. Bird, C. East and R. Johnson; W. Claydon, F. Eaton, R. Bonham, E. Little and F. Claydon.

Cosgrove: P. Jelley; W. Swain and M. Jelley; R. Brown, F. Barby and J. Wise, F. Childs, W. Jelley, O. Childs, B. West and S. Eglesfield.

NORTH BUCKS AND DISTRICT LEAGUE

NEWPORT AUTOS RES V COSGROVE

This game took place at Newport last Saturday. The Autos first team being without a game the Reserves were greatly strengthened by the inclusion of three first team players, whereas Cosgrove were much below full strength, four of their regular men being unable to play. Under the circumstances they did well to keep the score down to 5 – 2, in fact this score rather flatters the home team. Play opened at a great pace, the home team playing with the wind in their favour, being very keen on forcing matters. The visitors’ defence was in rare form and time and again cleared under great pressure. The Peter’s [Cosgrove] forwards made many raids on the home goal, and a less capable goalie than Claridge would have been beaten on more than one occasion. However, the reserves opened the scoring, and soon after added number 2, but the Peter’s defence held out, the interval arriving with the Res leading by 2 – 0. The second half was only a few minutes old when the home team added to their score. But this reverse livened the Peter’s up and in a few minutes they had reduced the lead and only splendid saves by the goalie kept the visitors from adding to their score. The homesters again attacked and then scored number 4. The Peter’s still kept pegging away, and again found the net. Just before the end a visiting defender notched Newport’s fifth goal, the final whistle sounding with the homesters winners by 5 – 2. It was a very clean game, and also the hardest that Newport Reserves have had this season.

COSGROVE

A successful dance was held in the Clubroom of the St Peter’s Football Club on Thursday last, when about 40 dancers enjoyed the dance music provided by Mrs Keech at the piano. Mr C Evans was the MC. This was the first of a series of weekly dances in aid of Football Club funds.

NEWPORT AUTOS SWAMPED BY COSGROVE

Newport Autos visited Cosgrove St Peter’s on Saturday and were beaten by almost a “Cricket score” – Cosgrove 16, Newport 1. Newport were well represented, and at the commencement of the game their play was such that a score of this description was beyond all thought. Eglesfield opened the scoring for Cosgrove with a goal which proved the best of the match. After the second goal had been scored against the Autos after 20 minutes play, the team completely collapsed and Cosgrove made rings round their opponents. The half time score was 6 – 0, and ten goals were added in the second half. Eight players figured in the scoring: W. Jelley obtaining 5, A. Giles 3, Wise 2, Castle 2, Stimpson, R. Giles, Eglesfield and O. Childs one each.

Cosgrove’s team was : T. Hillyer, A. Giles and Tack; J. Wise, Stimson and Bushell; R. Giles, Jelley, T. Castle, O. Childs and S. Eglesfield.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press Saturday 27 September 1924

The Newport Autos had a very severe trouncing in a North Bucks League fixture with Cosgrove last Saturday, when they were beaten, according to one Press report, by 16 goals to 1

NORTH BUCKS AND DISTRICT LEAGUE

COSGROVE BEATEN AT OLNEY

The only game in the North Bucks and District League on Saturday was played at Olney, when another high scoring game resulted, Olney winning by 11 goals to 3. At the opening Cosgrove were the best team and for the first half hour kept their opponents penned in their own half. During this time they scored once, but a breakaway by Olney led to the equaliser which changed the whole run of the game. In the quarter of an hour following this, Olney netted five times. In the second half, Olney, who were the heavier team, over ran their opponents and scored frequently. The scorers for the home team were Lovell 5, Dix 3, Coles 3, and for Cosgrove W. Jelley 2 and H. Castle 1.

FOOTBALL Friendlies : Cosgrove 2 - Hanslope 0

Cosgrove visited Hanslope on Saturday in a friendly fixture and won by a two goal margin. Swain and Gascoyne were the scorers. Dunkley and Luck played well on the visitors’ right wing, whilst W Swain proved a good leader of the attack. Gascoyne and Meakins on the left wing were unable to stay the pace. The halves worked well, especially S. Bushell. His brother Tom met with injuries to the right wrist and ankle which made him a passenger in the team for part of the game. F. Johnson played well at back, whilst E. Kingston between the sticks did good work.

This week Cosgrove, who defeated Roade by 13-1 earlier in the season, visit Roade for the return fixture.

North Bucks and District League

Cosgrove 1 : Stoke Goldington 0

These teams met in a return fixture at Cosgrove on Saturday, when the home team took a further two points from last season’s champions of the division. A good game was witnessed, interesting throughout. In spite of the heat of the afternoon, a fast pace was maintained, although the long grass made the low passing game difficult. Stoke Goldington adopted the right tactics in such conditions of the long kicking, and were always dangerous. They were also stronger in defense, and the one goal scored against them had an element of luck, although well secured. It was in the last minute of the first half that a shot by Cook hit the side of the leg of a Stoke defender, and the ball deflected out of the reach of the goal keeper. Cosgrove had the smarter forward line, but the feature of the game was the fine display of both goalies, who showed excellent anticipation and skill. On the run of play there was little to choose between the two teams.

Mr F. Cope, Wolverton, ably controlled the game.

The Newport Autos had a very severe trouncing in a North Bucks League fixture with Cosgrove last Saturday, when they were beaten, according to one Press report, by 16 goals to 1

FRIENDLY MATCHES.
COSGROVE 8. OLD STRATFORD 3.

This friendly encounter was arranged because neither club had league engagement and was played at  Cosgrove on Saturday. The game was a fast one, with the homesters dominant, goals being secured by S. Bushel (3), W. Luck (3) E. Gascoyne, and J. Dunkley. The visitors scored through Henson (penalty), Lake, and B. Pittam.

EMBERTON 1. COSGROVE 6.

The game opened in fine style, the home team forcing corners in quick succession. As soon the visitors were settled down they took the lead through H. Cook, and the same player completed his hat-trick before the interval. Soon after resuming, the home team scored, giving the goalie no chance. The visitors then took charge of the game, and went further ahead through M. Knight and H. Cook (2). The latter player scored five times.

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE (Division II.).
WICKEN 3. COSGROVE 11.

Fourteen goals were scored at on Saturday last, eleven which were obtained by the visitors, who were much too strong for their opponents. It was practically a one-sided game. Cosgrove doing the major portion of the attacking, and they led at the interval by 5-1. In the second half play was of a similar nature, eight goals being obtained. Cosgrove’s goals were secured W. Jelley, H. Cook. B. Giles, and E. Gascoyne.

North Bucks and District League

Cosgrove on Saturday entertained Emberton and finished up their home games by winning by 5 goals to 0.  They have not been defeated on their own ground this season. The home team winning the toss, set to the visitors to face a strong wind and sun.  From the start Cosgrove took control of the game and Priestley, Barby and Jelley all tried shots which were charged down.  The visitors’ goal had many escapes.  After Emberton had missed a chance to take the lead Bushell opened the scoring for Cosgrove after the visitors’ goalie had saved from jelly.  From the centre Cosgrove went further ahead with a header by Bushell from a corner, Knight scored the third by rushing the goalkeeper into the net.  Bushell then got his hat trick with a long shot.  Half time arrived with the home defence untroubled, Kingston not having touched the ball during the first half.  Midfield play was witnessed throughout the second half, neither goalkeeper being seriously troubled.  Jelley stored a further goal for Cosgrove just before the end. Emberton were awarded a penalty which they failed to utilize.

Old Wolverton 2 Cosgrove 1

A game having an important bearing on the leadership of the Second Division, North Bucks League, was played at Old Wolverton on Saturday, when the Trinity entertained Cosgrove with an interesting result of 2 - 1 for the home team.  By this weekend, Old Wolverton again take the leadership of the division.  The teams were composed as follows:

Cosgrove: C Knight: A. Giles and G. Stewart: S Bushell, J Prisley, and F Barby: R. Giles, W Jelley, T Castle, H Cook, and S Eglesfield.

Old Wolverton: McEachran: F Sharp and D Kemp: A Parrott, W Bull, and W Axby: R. Cook, F. Coles, F Whitehead, J Eales, and R Tucker.

Cosgrove who won the toss had the advantage of a wind blowing obliquely across the pitch.  They had the better of the opening play, but afterwards the game became more even, the ball travelling quickly from goal to goal.  Coles with a long shot drove the ball against the Cosgrove crossbar and as it bounced to the ground, to all appearances it seemed as though the ball crossed the goal line, but when the ball came out again into play the referee allowed the game to proceed although he was appealed on the point.  Knight later saved a “sitter” from Whitehead at the expense of a corner.  The home goal had a fortunate escape near the interval. Eglesfield, who with Cooke, made a lively win for Cosgrove, fired a shot over the crossbar from close range.  The score sheet remained blank at the interval. 

Old Wolverton with the wind during the second half, kept play in the Cosgrove area for some time, but the visitors defence played soundly.  In a spurt to the other end, Jelley finished weakly whilst Cook put in a hot drive which McEachran smartly pushed behind for a corner, which was cleared. Eglesfield also skimmed the crossbar with a shot.  Old Wolverton opened the scoring after 17 minutes, Whitehead netting a centre from Eales.  Pay became more spirited following this and in an attack by Cosgrove, Kemp cleared from off the goal line with McEachran out of his charge.  Kemp cent the ball well up the field to Whitehead who sent Tucker away on the wing to score with a fast grounder.  A few minutes later Cosgrove reduced the lead through Jelley who took advantage of a mistake by Kemp in the goalmouth.  Old Wolverton were attacking during the closing play and Knight saved well from Eales.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press Saturday 05 February 1927

OLD WOLVERTON TRINITY 2, COSGROVE 1.

This match was played at Old Wolverton on Saturday last, and the result, as was expected, will have an effect on the championship of the league. Both teams were below usual strength owing to the ’flu. Old Wolverton’s goal-scoring centre-forward, W. Birdsey, was one of the absentees.
The game started before poor attendance, due to counter-attraction at Wolverton. The first half was evenly contested. The Trinity scored a perfectly legitimate goal, the ball hitting underneath the crossbar and bouncing down well over the line, but the referee ignored the claim of players and linesman. In the second half the Trinity took up the game and gave Cosgrove a bad time, scoring twice through Whitehead and Tucker, both being good goals. Cosgrove scored through W. Jelley, and made great effort to equalise.

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE
COSGROVE v. DEANSHANGER

At Cosgrove, at 3 p.m.

Cosgrove. E. Kingston, A. Giles, G. Stewart, F. Barby, J. Priestly, M. Knight, R. Giles, W. Jelly, T. Castle, S. Bushell, S. Eglesfield.

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE
COSGROVE v. BUCKINGHAM RES.

At Cosgrove, at 3 p.m.

Cosgrove. E. Kingston, A. Giles, G. Stewart, F. Barby, J. Priestly, M. Knight, R. Giles, W. Jelly, T. Castle, S. Bushell, S. Eglesfield.

The divisional leaders entertained a near neighbours, Deanshanger, on Saturday and won by 4 goals to 1.

The visitors were the first to attack, and the home goalie was severely tested by Bird and Toombs.  Then play was taken to the other end where W Jelley opened the scoring with a good shot.  A melee in front of the visitors’ goal looked dangerous and the goalie did well to stop two hot drives from Knight.  He was, however, beaten by this player shortly afterwards.  Cosgrove were enjoying the best of play and just before the interval obtained their third through Castle, who headed in a centre from R. Giles.  Right upon time, Tombs gave the Cosgrove goalie considerable trouble with a strong shot. Cosgrove were leading by 3 goals to nil at the interval. 

The second half was more even and the ground was by this time in a very bad condition owing to the heavy rain.  Castle scored Cosgrove’s fourth goal midway through the half, and later the visitors scored from a penalty which was taken the second time.  W Tapp took the first kick and Kingston saved, but the referee owing to an infringement ordered the kick to be retaken and Bird netted.

Cosgrove were represented by E. Kingston, A. Giles and G. Stewart; F Barby, J. Priestley and M Knight; R. Giles, W Jelley, T Castle, S Bushell and S Eglesfield.

There was a good attendance of spectators from the surrounding district to witness this game which was played at Cosgrove on Saturday.  Cosgrove won the toss and had the advantage of a crosswind.  The opening play was fast and the home goal had a lucky escape when the ball rolled across the front of the goal mouth.  At the other end the visitors’ goal was the scene of a struggle, but eventually the ball was cleared, the visitors attacked hotly and forced four consecutive corners and for one of the centres the ball again rolled across the goalmouth, but it was scrambled away.  Cosgrove broke away but Sharpe cleared.  Knight shortly afterwards drove the ball back into the visitors’ goal mouth and following a scramble for possession Castle sent the ball into the corner of the net to give Cosgrove the lead after 18 minutes.  Playing now became exciting and fast, both sides attacking in turn.  McEachran saved well from Giles by turning the ball over the bar for a corner.  Old Wolverton had a fine opportunity of equalising just before the interval.  Whitehead receiving from Birdsey went through, and when about to shoot with an open goal missed his step and put the ball by the post.  Interval score: Cosgrove 1, Old Wolverton nil. 

The second half opened with both teams playing strongly.  The home team were awarded a penalty, a visiting defender having handled the ball, and from the resultant kick W Jelley put them further ahead.  McEachran partly saved the shot, but the greasy condition of the ball made it slip through his hands.  The visitors pressed and Cook and Coles had shots saved by Kingston.  At the other end Gidman badly miskicked in front of goal and Castle practically walked the ball into the net for the third goal after 28 minutes play.  Old Wolverton forced a corner straight from the kick off.  Cook sent the ball in and it was returned to the winger who took a shot at goal, the ball passing over the heads of players swarming the goalmouth and into the net.  The visitors put on pressure after this success and Tucker went near to further reducing the lead, putting the ball along the front of the crossbar, with Kingston beaten.  Both sides played out strongly until the end, with Cosgrove the better team, deserving their win.  Final score: Cosgrove 3, Old Wolverton 1. 

The teams lined up under the charge of Mr. WA Pickering (Northampton) as follows:

Cosgrove St Peter’s: E. Kingston; R. Giles and G. Stewart; G Bugby, J Prisley and M Knight; R. Giles, W Jelley, T Castle, S Bushell, and S Eglesfield. 

Old Wolverton Trinity: McEachran; C Gidman and P Sharpe; A Parrott, W Bull and W Axby; R Cook, F. Coles, S Whitehead, W Birdsey, and R Tucker.

Cosgrove 3 Buckingham 1

The divisional leaders at home further improve their position on Saturday by defeating Buckingham by three goals to one. All the scoring took place in the first half. T Castle netted first for Cosgrove, and W Jelly added a second, while the former player scored number 2.

This match at Woughton on Saturday was an important one, for by the result Cosgrove gained the divisional championship honours.  It was a scrappy game and rain fell throughout.  A. Giles won the toss for the visitors and set the home team to face a strong wind and rain.  But the visitors soon settled down, and Jelley hit the crossbar with a long shot.  After ten minutes R. Giles opened the scoring with a fine shot, and Bushell shortly afterwards added the second goal.  Woughton retaliated, and Kingston, in dealing with a hot shot, turned the ball off to the upright from which it rebounded into the net.  Bushell scored Cosgrove’s third goal before the interval. After the change of ends Cosgrove had matters all their own way and netted four goals in quick succession, Castle claiming two, whilst Bushell and Jelley each had one, with two strong shots.  The final school was: Cosgrove 7 Woughton 1.

Footballers celebrate

To celebrate their winning of the championship of Division II of the north bucks league, the Cosgrove St Peter’s football club held a supper and smoking concert at their headquarters, the Barley Mow Inn on Saturday last. The Cosgrove club enjoyed a very successful season and only lost two of 18 games played and the majority of the matches were won by very decisive margins, as the goal average of 83 for and 22 against, indicates. They were fortunate in having a good list of players to choose from, yet the team fielded was very little altered week by week and only then altered where circumstances made it necessary. Their success was all the more noteworthy by the fact that the majority of the playing members were village residents.

A company numbering about 60 sat to well laid tables. There were a number of visitors present including Mr. R Whiting, Mr. W Gee, and Mr. J E Harding (the two latter representing the North Bucks and District League). Mr. W Gee occupied the chair in the absence of Captain PY Atkinson. The chairman gave the loyal toast, which was honoured, and then read letters of apology from Captain Atkinson, Lieutenant-Colonel LC Hawkins JP CC and Mr. J G Knight, all of whom wished the function success.

The chairman congratulated the club on winning the Divisional honours and referred to the past history of the club, during the whole of which it was a force to be reckoned with in local football. He also referred to the time when Mr. Walter Gee (chairman of the Wolverton town F C), and many others, who were well-known in local football, played for Cosgrove.

The remainder of the evening was spent in harmony and enjoyable songs were rendered by Mr. H Coxhill, Mr. E Skinner (Wolverton) Mrs Hartell, Messrs. E. Kingston, C Eglesfield, M Knight, Robinson, C. Burnell, Hartell, Ratcliffe, S Sanders, and P Horne. Mr M. Jones made a very able accompanist. Their supper was excellently catered for by Mr. and Mrs. Andrews (the Host and Hostess) and much enjoyed. They had the helpful assistance of Mrs. Horne, Mrs. D. Andrews Jr., Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Brown, Mrs Bushell, Mr F. Andrews, and Mr. T Bushell, who were responsible for the serving and preparing the tables.

All other arrangements were carried out by the committee of the club with Mr. A Jelley efficiently performing the duties of hon. Secretary, an office he has held with the club throughout its successful season.

Northampton Mercury - Friday 06 May 1927

Cosgrove Football Club on Saturday set an example which other clubs might well follow. The club held a supper to celebrate the winning of a league championship, and only one speech was made. Usually at gatherings of this kind the greater part of the evening is taken up with speeches that none of the company want to hear.

COSGROVE. FOOTBALL CLUB.

A supper and smoking concert took place at the Barley Mow Inn, Cosgrove, on Saturday in celebration of the success of the Football Club in winning the championship of Division II of the North Bucks League. About 60 were present and Mr. J. W. Gee, the chairman of the league, who presided, congratulated the team, but this was the only speech, and the evening was given over to harmony.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press Saturday 07 May 1927

COSGROVE NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

St. Peter’s F.C. celebrated their winning Division II of the North Rucks League by a dinner and smoking contest at the Barley Mow, on Saturday. Mr. J. W. Gee (Wolverton). Chairman of the League, presided, and the company numbered about 60. The Chairman congratulated the Club on their success and the sportsmanship they had displayed. Songs other items were contributed by members of the company.

A large number of supporters of the Cosgrove FC were present at the victory dance held on Saturday last. During the evening the team, who are the champions of Division II of the North Bucks League, were presented with their medals by Mrs Atkinson of Cosgrove Priory. Miss Gune Atkinson and Captain PY Atkinson were also present. Short speeches were made by the chairman Mr. A Noble, Mrs. Atkinson, Captain P Y Atkinson, and the popular captain of the team, Mr A. Giles. The recipients were greeted by loud and prolonged cheers.

Musical honours were recorded by Mrs Atkinson, who was presented by Mr A. Giles with a framed photograph of the team and officials as a slight token of her many kindnesses to them. Mrs A. Andrews was the pianist while Messrs. F Hillyer and E. Kingston were M C’s. The refreshments were in the capable hands of Mrs. G Brown, Mrs. P Horne, Mrs Bushell, Mrs. A Smith, and Mrs. Stewart. The committee, under the chairmanship of Mr. A Noble, are to be congratulated on a most pleasant and successful evening.

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE (DIV. II).
COSGROVE 4. WINSLOW RES 4.

It was evident from the commencement of the game that Cosgrove were intent on retaining their unbeaten home record of last season and before ten minutes had passed had found the net twice. From this point Winslow appeared to be getting a better grip of the game and after several dangerous movements eventually reduced the lead, changing end with the score 2—1 in favour of the home team. Following the interval some good football was witnessed in which Winslow equalised. Cosgrove then attacked with renewed vigour and added two more goals in quick succession. Winslow, however, fought back in convincing style scoring again ten minutes from the end. The equalising goal came with but a few minutes to go, and the final whistle went with Winslow pressing hard.

COSGROVE. DANCE.

A successful dance in the Council Schools on Saturday was behalf of the Cosgrove Football Club. About 90 were present.

Considerable interest marked the meeting of these two teams on Saturday last at Cosgrove.  The home team was successful by the odd goal in five after a keen and exciting game.

Cosgrove kicked off before a good attendance and the Trinity attacked first, but were soon driven back and Birdsey put by. Kemp miskicked in the visitors’ defence, Purdey saving the situation.  A nice movement on the Trinity’s left was spoilt by Whitehead who gave Kingston a weak shot which he easily saved.  The home side attacked and forced two corners, but without result.  Coles fouled a home player about 25 yards from goal and Prisley with a hot drive opened the scoring direct from the kick. This goal came after 10 minutes play. 

The visitors took up the running and, from a free kick, Hall tested Kingston with a good drive which the custodian saved well.  At the other end the visitors stood appealing for offside and let Birdsey through.  Fortunately for them he made a poor finish, the ball being cleared.  Play was transferred to the Cosgrove end where Goodridge centred the ball well for Eales to put the Trinity on level terms, the goalie having no chance to save.  Cosgrove progressed strongly and forced a corner.  R. Giles plays the ball well into the goalmouth where Birdsey gave the home team the lead with a header.  From a breakaway by the visitors, Tucker missed a good opportunity of putting old Wolverton on level terms.  Gidman cleared a dangerous movement on the visitors’ right and from an infringement by the home team Keightley placed well into the goalmouth and Kingston did well to save. 

Even play was now witnessed, both sides attacking in turn.  The visitors right wing made an attack, but Coles shot weakly by.  A corner taken by Goodridge was well placed, but Tucker failed when in a good position.  The interval arrived with the home team leading by two goals to one.  The second half was fought out strongly, much even play being witnessed.  In a breakaway by the visitors, Goodridge had his shots charged down by Stewart and from the rebound Coles put over from close range.  Cosgrove took play to the other end where, from a centre by Eglesfield, Birdsey easily headed in and gave Cosgrove the lead of two goals.  Play became exciting and not many minutes had elapsed before Old Wolverton reduced Cosgrove’s lead from a penalty for hands, Bull being the marksmen.  Bushell, at the other end put by when well placed.  Goodridge tried a long shot as did Axby, both without result.  The visitors took command of the game at this period and Kingston saved shots from Whitehead, Eales, and Bull.  Following a miskick by Kenp in the Trinity’s defence, Godfrey saved well from Castle.  Old Wolverton towards the end kept Cosgrove practically on the defensive, but could not score and were attacking when the final whistle sounded.

The teams lined up as follows: Cosgrove St Peter’s: E. Kingston; C Gidman, G. Stewart; F Barby, J Prisley, W Odell; R. Giles, W Birdey, T Castle, S Bushell, S Eglesfield.

Old Wolverton Trinity: A. Godfrey; A Pooley, D Kemp; R Keightley, W Bull, W Axby; S Goodridge, S. Coles, S Whitehead, J Eales, R Tucker.

Mr F Cope, Wolverton, had charge of the game.

Cosgrove visited Paulerspury in the Buckingham Hospital Cup on Saturday last, and won by the odd goal of five. Their success was all the more creditable seeing that they played six reserves, and the football they put up should carry them well into the competition.  The home team started off strongly, and the visitors’ defence had a busy time, Johnson being called upon to save several hot shots.  Paulerspury secured their first goal after ten minutes’ play, and continued to have the better of exchanges up to half time.  L. Giles and Bushell played well in the visitors’ defence in preventing the visitors from scoring further goals before the interval.  Cosgrove improved in the second half and was soon in the picture.  Gascoyne equalised when the first time which well beat the goalie.  Both of the Cosgrove wingers were playing well and from a centre by Eglesfield, Gascoigne scored a second goal.  The visitors, continuing to dominate play, went further ahead by Gascoyne completing his hat trick.  Just before the final whistle Paulerspury had a breakaway, from which they gained a corner.  From the flag kick Bushell, in endeavouring to clear, headed through his own goal.

Cosgrove were represented by: T. Johnson; L. Giles and T Bushell; M Knight, T. Cummings and F Barby; T Eglesfield, S Bushell, E Gascoyne, W Luck, and R. Giles.

Cosgrove St Peter’s visited Spratton in the South Northants Village Medal Competition on Saturday, and won by the odd goal of five, thus securing entry into the semi-final round.  The home team scored first, but Cosgrove were able to wipe off this deficiency and secure a 2-1 lead by the interval.  Cosgrove further increased their lead in the early part of the second half for Spratton to later reduce the margin.  In the closing stages Cosgrove had a goal disallowed.

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE
BUCKINGHAM UNFORTUNATE
COSGROVE 3. BUCKINGHAM 0.

After being without a game for three weeks, Buckingham visited Cosgrove in search of North Bucks League points on Saturday last. Winning the toss, Cosgrove took advantage of the breeze and slope. Buckingham were quickly off the mark and soon tested the home goalie, who cleared in fine style. After ten minutes’ play Buckingham were awarded a penalty for a foul on Smith, but Ridgway sent wide. Cosgrove attacked with vigour, but the ball went behind. Buckingham were quickly on the offensive again, and White missed an easy chance to give the visitors the lead when he crashed the ball against the bar with the goal untenanted. Cosgrove attacked and were awarded a penalty for an alleged foul, and as a result took the lead. Following this misfortune the Robins attacked strongly, but seemed unable to do anything right, for many gilt-edged opportunities were allowed to go by. Futher misfortune befell the visitors when

Cosgrove went still ahead, the ball going off Isham into the net. This rather discouraged the visitors, for although playing well in midfield they were unable to make any headway near goal. To add to this, Gunthorpe put the ball through his own goal to add further to Cosgrove’s credit. Half-time arrived with the home team leading by three goals. In the second half Cosgrove went off with a dash and forced an abortive corner in the first minute. Gradually the Robins drove them back and penned them in their own half, but so well did the homesters pack their goal that the goalie was not often called upon, and when was dealt with the shots very effectively Except for occasional breakaways the Robins still continued to keep the play in their opponents’ half, and did everything bar score. Cosgrove adopted the defensive tactics of kicking out, and a lot of time was spent in throwing the ball in. Though having much the best of the game, Buckingham failed to score, and the final whistle sounded with Cosgrove hanging on to their lead.

At a meeting of the Council of the Buckingham Hospital Cup, held on Friday last, the draw for the third round and semi-finals was made as follows;— Third Round; (A) Twyford or Charndon v. Buckingham Town; (B) Quainton v. Great Horwood; (C) Tingewick v. Brackley Town; (D) Towcester Town v Cosgrove. To be played before March 10th. Semi-finals: Winner of A v. winner of C; winner of D v. winner of B. To be played or before April 14th. First named Club in each case to have choice of grounds.

Cosgrove 4, Wicken 3.

On Saturday last week Wicken visited Cosgrove, who were of the opinion that they were going to have an easy victory, and were anxious to atone for the surprise they received when they visited Wicken earlier in the season.  Cosgrove won the toss and kicked with the wind, which was blowing rather fresh.  After ten minutes play the home team scored the first goal.  At two minutes to half time the score still stood at 1 - 0, but when the whistle blew it was 3 - 0 in favour of the home team.  Cosgrove again scored in the second half, but Wicken were having much more of the play, and the home team looked like being easy winners by 4 goals to nil, but the final score was 4 - 3.  A Tapp, K. Holloway, and H Russell scored in the last six minutes.

Cosgrove were at home to Fenny Stars on Saturday and were easy winners by seven goals to one.  In the first half Fenny had the advantage of a strong breeze, but play was more of an even character although the visitors school scored before the interval arrived and they led by that goal upon change of ends.  Upon resuming the game changed considerably and the villagers took complete charge and found the net on seven occasions through W. Birdsey and M Knight two each, G. Stewart, S Bushell, and Luck.

North Bucks League

The monthly meeting of the North Bucks League was held on Thursday evening at the Craufurd Arms Hotel, Wolverton, Mr. J W Gee presiding, supported by Lt Col L C Hawkins J P (president), Mr R. Williams (vice-chair), Mr. J E Harding and Mr. A J Emerton (joint hon secs).  Fenny Stars were fined 10/6 for non-fulfilment of fixture at Wicken on Jan 17th and ordered to pay 3/- expenses to Wicken in respect of this. The match has been rearranged for 14 April.  A claim by Emberton for 10/- travelling expenses against Fenny Stars in respect of the postponed fixture on 31st Dec, it was decided it should be met by the League.  Claims by Buckingham Town, Stantonbury St Peter’s and Winslow United, against Bletchley Minors; and by Wicken, Cosgrove St Peter’s, and Stoke Goldington against Sherington, who have withdrawn from the League, were considered and allowed.

Cosgrove St Peter’s maintained their lead of the North Bucks League by a 3 - 2 win at Winslow while Buckingham are still gathering points, a further two being added to their record at Emberton on Saturday by a score of 4 - 2.  Stoke Goldington appear to have struck a bad patch of late and on Saturday at Wicken they were again defeated. Wicken played a good game and won by the odd goal of three.

Buckingham Town drew with Cosgrove in a football match on Saturday, and thereby lost their chance of winning the championship of the North Bucks League. Cosgrove became the winners of the League championship, having one more point than Buckingham, who have to play Bow Brickhill to decide who shall have the runners-up medals

COSGROVE WIN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

Cosgrove St. Peter’s won the championship of the North Bucks League by drawing at Buckingham on Saturday by 3—3. Prior to this game Cosgrove required one point and Buckingham two, for honours. The game was keenly fought out, and at the conclusion the home crowd made a demonstration against the referee and also a linesman. Buckingham and Bow Brickhill will play off for the runners-up medals.

The Championship Cup of the North Bucks and District Football League was presented to the champions of the League of the past season, Cosgrove St Peter’s, at a special meeting of the League held at the Craufurd Arms Hotel, Wolverton on Thursday evening last.  Lieutenant-Colonel Hawkins JP CC, the president of the League, was in the chair, and other officials present were Messrs. W Gee (Chairman), A R Williams (vice chairman), J E Harding and A J Emerton (joint Hon Secretaries).

The president said it was usual to present the cup at a match between the champions and runners up, but owing to the lateness of the completion of the League programme, partly due to the bad weather, the match could not be arranged.  It was rather a “hole and corner” way to send a cup to the winners so it was decided to present the trophy at that meeting.  He congratulated Cosgrove St Peter’s upon winning after such a strenuous competition.  Three clubs were extraordinarily close and it was not until the last game that the cup was won, and then it even became necessary to have an extra match to decide who should take the runners up medals.  He understood that Cosgrove won the League in the first year it was instituted and in that year the League had no cup to give them.  This was the second time Cosgrove had won the cup, whilst they were once divisional champions.  Should the First Division of the League be reconstituted for next season he hoped that Cosgrove and one or two other leading Division II clubs might see their way to enter it.

Lieutenant-Colonel Hawkins presented the cup to Mr. Knight, the captain of the winning team, and to him he also handed the championship medals in bulk.  He added that he was sorry that the runners up medals were not available for presenting to Buckingham that evening as the medals had been forwarded to that club at their desire.  Whilst he did not quite agree with this method of procedure as regards the metals, he congratulated Buckingham Town on attaining the runners up position.

Mr. Knight, upon receiving the cup, said that confident Cosgrove had had to fight hard to win the cup and the other clubs in the League had given them excellent games.  He complimented Emberton on their pluck in remaining in the League the whole of the season without a win.  Some other clubs had withdrawn because they found they could not win many matches.  He concluded by proposing thanks to Col. Hawkins for presenting the cup.  He also wished the League a successful season next year and a strong competition which was needed at the present time.

Mr. Parker on behalf of the Buckingham Club seconded the vote and also congratulated Cosgrove on their success.

The Cup was afterwards filled by the President and handed round the company present.

Mr. W Gee remarked that Cosgrove entered the League when it first started and remained with the League since.

Mr. R Williams referred to his own experiences with Cosgrove matches many years ago as a referee.  He remarked that Cosgrove had made a mistake that evening in not bringing their Secretary with them.

Mr. J E Harding complimented Cosgrove on the excellent sporting spirit they had shown in remaining with the League since it was formed in 1911.

Mr. A J Emerton wish the Cosgrove Club another successful season next year.

Congratulations to Cosgrove and Buckingham were also extended by the following Club representatives: Mr. O Mills (Stantonbury St Peter’s), Mr. A E Atterbury (Old Wolverton Trinity), Mr. A Barby (Wicken), Mr. C G Derby (Stoke Goldington), and Mr. Wright (Emberton).

Mr. Atterbury voiced thanks to Col Hawkins for the keen interest he had displayed in the League.

The cup was publicly presented to the Cosgrove St Peter’s Football Club at a victory dance held in the New Schools, Cosgrove, on Saturday evening.  Mrs. Atkinson, the president of the club, made the presentation and was supported by Captain P Y Atkinson and Miss Gune Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs. R Whiting, Mrs. I Knight (Hon Secretary), and Mr H. Johnson (Chairman of the Club and Treasurer).  The latter cordially welcomed Mrs. Atkinson, of Cosgrove Priory, who he said was such a keen supporter and helper of their club.  Like all other clubs, Cosgrove had had its ups and downs but by pulling together they had achieved success.  He appealed to the players to remain loyal to the club so that success would again attend the club next season so that the cup might remain in the village for another year.

Mr. C Knight, the captain of the team, received the cup from Mrs. Atkinson and also his medal, and other players to receive medals were: F. Johnson (goal) C. Giles, C Gidman, and G Stewart (backs), A Barby, W Luck, and S Bushell (half backs), R. Giles, F Wain, S Eglesfield, and H Cook (forwards).

To wind up the past season, the Cosgrove St Peter’s Football Club held a victory dinner on Saturday evening at the Barley Mow Inn where a company numbering 25 included players, officials, and supporters of the Club.  An excellent spread was provided by the host and hostess (Mr. and Mrs. A. Andrew) who were assisted by Mrs. P Horne and Mr. and Mrs. H Keech.  Mr. H Tooley, Stony Stratford, proposed thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew and helpers and also congratulated the Cosgrove Club upon winning the North Bucks League two seasons in succession.  He said he hoped they would be able to do the “hat trick”.  Mr. H Wright in seconding the thanks, endorsed these remarks.  Afterwards the company spent the evening in harmony, songs being given by members present.  Mrs Keech and others provided the accompaniments at the pianoforte.  The cup was filled on behalf of Mr. A Pettifer, a native of Cosgrove, who is at present serving with the Bedford regiment in China, who upon learning of the Club’s success sent a sum of money for the cup to be filled at his expense.

The meeting of Cosgrove St. Peter's and Brackley Town was the closest game of the afternoon. At the end of the allotted time the score stood at one corner each. Five minutes extra time each way was played, at the end of which it was two corners. Another five minutes each way saw the score again level at three corners each. Alter a further five minutes each way, Cosgrove won by four corners to three corners. Under the rules of the competition, where no gaols were scored corners were taken into the reckoning, but goal beat any number of corners

FOOTBALL TO HELP THE HOSPITAL.

The principal item at the Wolverton Hospital Fete programme Saturday was the football competition for gold medals. The competition was played off the Park, and eight clubs took part.

The meeting of Cosgrove St. Peter’s and Brackley Town was the closest game of the afternoon. At the end of the allotted time the score stood at one corner each. Five minutes extra time each way was played, at the end of which it was two corners. Another five minutes each way saw the score again level at three corners each. After further five minutes each way, Cosgrove won four comers to three corners. Under the rules of the competition, where no goals were scored corners were taken into the reckoning, but goals beat any number of corners.

At the conclusion of the competition, Mr. J. Purves presented the gold medals to the members the Wolverton team. Mr. W. Dale chairman of the Hospital Effort Committee) proposed thanks to Mr. Purves, and Mr. H. Wheeldon, J.P., seconded the vote, Mr. Purves announced that the gate receipts amounted to £27 Is. 9d. Owing to rain a tennis tournament was abandoned. There were several sideshows and amusements, manned by members of the Wolverton Branch of Toc H. Teas were served under the supervision Mrs. R. Griffith.

COSGROVE FOOTBALL CLUB will again be playing in the North Bucks League, and have entered the Buckingham Hospital Cup competition. All the player- who assisted the club last year have signed on for this season.

Paulerspury 2, Cosgrove St Peter’s 3

Cosgrove St Peter’s, the champions of the North Bucks League, opened their season on Saturday last at Paulerspury, where they were fortunate to win by the odd goal of 5, for it was only with the last kick of the game that Cook registered the winning goal.  All the other scoring took place in the first half.  Eglesfield found the net for Cosgrove with a good drive from the left wing quite early in the game and Cook increased the lead before Paulerspury equalised with two goals before the change of ends.  Play throughout was very keen and sporting. This was Paulerspury second game in the league, and their first defeat.

Stoney Stratford Reserves played their first home game in this League on Saturday last, when they had Cosgrove St Peter’s as visitors.  Their opponents, who were the stronger represented, were also the heavier team.  Cosgrove opened the scoring after 3 minutes play and speedily added a second goal.  Stratford reduced the lead through G. Henson, but Cosgrove went further ahead before the interval when the score stood at 3 - 1 for the visitors.  Early in the second half Bonham reduced the lead from a penalty, but Cosgrove netted two goals, and although Stratford again reduced the margin, this time through Coles, they could not prevent Cosgrove scoring again before the final whistle.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press - Saturday 13 October 1928

COSGROVE 6. STONY STRATFORD RES. 2, Stony Stratford Reserves had a home match in the North Bucks League on Saturday against Cosgrove. The standard of play was quite good, and although beaten by —the home players were always triers. Stratford's goals were scored by G. Henson. H. Bonham and F. Coles.

The Bletchley Railwaymen had Cosgrove St Peter’s as visitors on Saturday last and had the easiest game of the season so far, and also the easiest win.  Cosgrove were very disappointing and never gave the Bletchley goalkeeper one difficult shot to deal with.  The Cosgrove goalie played a fine game and saved his side from a much heavier defeat, and also stopped a penalty kick taken by Foster.  The Bletchley team had a sound defence which continually held up the visiting forwards, whilst the home defence combined well.  If the team can only keep together the club will be in for a very successful season.  The scorers for the winners were Scobie 2, Dell, Rogers, and Foster.

Cosgrave St Peter’s 4, Buckingham 3.

Buckingham Town visited Cosgrove in the North Bucks League on Saturday last, and the villagers were successful by the odd goal of seven.  The first half was evenly contested, the teams sharing two goals at the interval.  The second half went in favour of the home side, who settled three times to Buckingham’s twice.  The scorers for the winners were ATompkins, S Bushell, I Dunkley, and M Knight.

Newport Town 2, Cosgrove St Peter’s 5

This match took place at Newport Pagnell on Saturday last and the visitors won easily by five goals to two.  The first half of the game was contested fairly evenly and after 30 minutes Dunkley opened the school for Cosgrove, who led at the interval by the only goal scored.  Two minutes after the resumption, Dunkley again found the net and night added a third.  Newport played up strongly and were awarded a penalty and from the spot kick reduced the visitors’ lead.  Stewart made the game practically safe for Cosgrove by taking the score to 4 - 1, but W. Hobbs further reduced the lead.  Before the end Knight again found the net to complete the scoring.  Mr. F Cope of Wolverton very ably managed the game.

Cosgrove were represented by: F. Johnson; A. Giles and C. Gidman; W Luck, G. Stewart and S Bushell; R. Giles, I Dunkley, M Knight, A. Tompkins, and S. Giles.

This local “derby” between the above Northamptonshire village teams took place at Cosgrove on Saturday last and the home side lost by the odd goal of three.  The game opened in favour of Cosgrove and Knight put them ahead after ten minutes.  Potterspury attacked strongly and quickly equalised, Wootton being the marksman. The interval arrived with the teams sharing two goals.

During the second half the home side attacked strongly, but Potterspury in the attack took advantage of a mistake made by the home custodian and Holloway gave them the lead after 15 minutes. Cosgrove pressed hotly for the equaliser, but the visitors’ defence played strongly.  In the concluding 5 minutes the home team made a bold bid for a share of the points, flowering several: corners.  A good sporting and clean game ended in a win for Potterspury by two goals to one.  Russell at centre half for Potterspury played an excellent game and was responsible for holding the home forwards.  Mr. R Castle, Stony Stratford, ably controlled the game.

Cosgrove St Peter’s 5 Newport Town 2

These teams met at Cosgrove on Saturday last, the Peter’s winning handsomely by five goals to two.  It was a team game with two teams very evenly matched.  Newport missed many scoring chances and up to the last ten minutes of the game were only one goal in arrears.  Cosgrove twice found the net in the closing stages.

The above match was contested at Buckingham on Saturday last and the results had a considerable bearing on the championship on the North Bucks League.  Buckingham were playing their last home league game and required but one point to make certain of the championship honours, whilst Cosgrove, who were their nearest challengers required both points to have a chance of winning the League.  The results went in favour of Cosgrove and if they are successful at the Red Bridge Field against Stantonbury St Peter’s tomorrow (Saturday) the championship honours will have to be decided by Buckingham and Cosgrove again meeting, this time on neutral ground.

The game on Saturday was witnessed by a good number of spectators and Cosgrove fielded a strong team.  Buckingham, who won the toss had a slight breeze and the sun in their favour.  Both teams played strongly and Cosgrove opened the scoring after ten minutes through Birdsey, following good work by Fiddler.  The visitors had the better of subsequent play, but Buckingham equalised from a penalty kick taken by Hitchcock, Stewart having handled the ball.  Play ruled fast and at the interval the teams shared two goals.  Upon resuming Cosgrove pressed and quickly took the lead when a shot from R. Giles went into the net off the defendant.  Shortly afterward Buckingham again equalised, Hitchcock registering with a good shot from the wing.  Cosgrove was afterwards awarded a penalty, Eglesfield having been fouled, but Stewart sent badly by the post, but Cosgrove were made amends when Fiddler secured the winning goal ten minutes from the end.  The closing stages were fought out very keenly, but the Cosgrove defence held out.  Cosgrove well deserved the win they thus secured.

The teams were:

Cosgrove: F. Johnson; C Gidman and A. Giles; C Knight, G. Stewart, and S Bushell; R. Giles, W Birdsey, J. Fiddler, A. Tompkins, and S Eglesfield.

Buckingham: G. Wesley; W Gunthorp and F Stalye; Thomas, F. Jones, and W Isham; H Livingstone, S. Carder, P. Dolman, R Smith, and P. Hitchcock.

Mr W. Beckett, Bletchley, was the referee.

Buckingham Town have won the championship of the North Bucks and District Football League. Cosgrove St. Peter’s, Bletchley M.P.D., and Bow Brickhill have tied, as runners-up, for the medals, and in all probability a play-off will take place between the three Clubs.

Bletchley MPD met Cosgrove St Peter’s on Saturday on the Red Bridge Field, New Bradwell, to play off one of the games necessary to decide the runners up position of the League.  Both teams were below full strength, and the Railwaymen ran out winners by 8 goals to nil by scoring four goals in each half of the game.  Foster netted four times and the other scorers were: Reed, Hartley, Dell, and Willis, the latter from a penalty.  Bletchley MPD now meet Bow Brickhill on Saturday on the Bletchley Sports Club ground.

STREET FOOTBALL.

Alfred Victor Key (20), body maker, 112, High-street; Charles Alfred Bird (19), body maker, 147, High-street; Edward George Nicholas (18), fitter, 3 Temperance-terrace; James Foulkes (l7), painter, 179, High street; and Frederick Henry Key, bodymaker, 112, High-street, all of Stony Stratford, were summoned for playing football on the highway at Cosgrove, on April 27. —Defendants all pleaded guilty.

P.C. Grainger said the boys were playing football on the road, within a few yards of recreation ground.—The Chairman warned the lads of the danger of the practice and fine was imposed of 10s. each.

Cosgrove certainly are to be congratulated in forcing a draw with the Peter’s second team who have got a very good side going.  Comments will be found lower down.

The Balance of the Scales.

At one time in the game with Cosgrove the Peter’s were leading with a three goal school, but the village team gradually got on the path of the “bull’s eye” and eventually brought a well played out game to a draw of four goals.  This has been placed as the merit lead of the week.  The Peter’s had a good side out and realized also that to play away means an extra pull.  There lead was certainly one to think that the game was theirs, nevertheless until the last kick of football the match is always in doubt, that is why it fascinates its thousands.  The game was keen throughout and spectators voted it one of the best they had seen this season on the village award.

A fairly good game was the outcome of the meeting of these teams at Winslow on Saturday last.  Cosgrove’s started at a great pace and scored in the first ten minutes, then R Fulks replied with three goals before the interval.  The same player after the resumption netted a fourth.  Before the final whistle Winslow found the net twice more to Cosgrove’s once.

Bucks Herald Friday 25 October 1929

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE.
WINSLOW UNITED (6) v. COSGROVE ST. PETER’S (2).

Winslow proved much the better team in their home engagement with Cosgrove St. Peter’s. However a good game resulted, and the visitors missed a penalty.

Cosgrove’s Determination. Cosgrove are making a fine spurt in their league games and defeated North Crawley last Saturday by four goals one. The game was rather one sided, but not without, passages of interest. North Crawley played well in the early stages, but did not place their finishes as they might have done. The heavy pitch somewhat handicapped Cosgrove, who are on the light side, otherwise more goals must have accrued. The match was played in the North Bucks. League, and there is going to be some interesting finishes: before the championship is settled, and there plenty of time to get to the fore even now. In the league are teams that are feeding first elevens with players, but should there come a day when some of these are available for the second teams, someone will get defaced score cards.

THREE PLAYERS SENT OFF
IN NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE GAME.

During a North Bucks League match at Bow Brickhill on Saturday, when Cosgrove St. Peter's were the visiting team, three players were sent off the field. Two were members of the home team and one was a visitor. Bow Brickhill won by 2—1

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press Saturday 11 January 1930

North Crawley now place to their credit their third victory in league strife. Cosgrove being their latest victims. Jordan scored their two goals. The team played fine progressive football and their moves if robust got them the deserved goals. Cosgrove rather dallied upon the ball and played the close-passing game which lost them the points.

Twitterings by “Robin.'

The Robins maintained their greatly improved form when they visited Cosgrove in the North Bucks League on Saturday, the villagers being completely out-played, the Robins winning in an easy fashion by six goals to one.
Thus was the bogey of the Cosgrove ground well and truly laid. The Cosgrove ground has, in seasons past, often proved fatal to Buckingham owing partly to its smallness and peculiar position, Saturday’s victory proved a welcome change, and showed that the Robins return to form is no mere fluke. The forwards showed more understanding than in any previous match this season, and Smith proved himself a great opportunist, and made the most of the openings provided, as his scoring of five of the goals suggests. This player has now scored five goals in two successive matches. The half-backs backed their forwards up in a splendid manner, besides rendering the Cosgrove forwards ineffective. In the first half Carder and Dolman were none to steady, but improved greatly in the second period, while Bryant was very seldom extended

BUCKINGHAM CLINCH MATTERS

Cosgrove 1 Buckingham 6

Opening play of the second half was not of much interest the ball being constantly in touch. However, things livened up and the pace of the game increased. Cosgrove were now going all out to decrease the lead, but the Buckingham backs were much steadier than in the first half and what shots reached Bryant, were dealt with in a confident style. Cosgrove gradually fell away and the Robins again took up the offensive. The ball was swung about in an excellent fashion and a movement in which all the forwards took part ended in Aris giving Smith a nicely judged pass for that player to put Buckingham four up. Cosgrove made spasmodic attacks on the visitors goal, but were by now a well beaten team. Buckingham forced a corner on the left, which Hitchcock placed perfectly and Smith had no difficulty in heading the fifth goal for Buckingham. Midfield paly followed for a period, but just before the final whistle. Smith added the visitor’s sixth goal from a pass from Grace. This was the final episode and Buckingham retired worthy winners.

Cosgrove’s Catch. Cosgrove defeated Bletchley by seven goals to two in a North Bucks League encounter last week. Bletchley had a very indifferent side out and did not get going. Cosgrove on the other hand were on top form and pounced upon every chance. The score would denote a very one sided affair but I am told this was not so but that during the run of the play there was plenty of interesting flashes.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press - Saturday 22 March 1930

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE AN ABANDONED GAME

Buckingham Town 6, Cosgrove 0.

Immediately after the Hospital Cup game, a North Bucks League game followed on Lord Meadow, Cosgrove being the visitors. The weather was still extremely bad, and the light, which was none too good throughout the game, eventually put an end to it. Six of the players that had assisted Buckingham in the Hospital Cup game, turned out again for this match, whilst Cosgrove only fielded nine men.
In the game itself Buckingham had matters all their own way and the forwards well backed up by the halves, gave a delightful display of football considering the treacherous surface. W. Isham, who usually figures at left half, gave a good display at outside left. Buckingham were four goals up at the interval, these being scored by Isham (2), Jones and Smith.
The second half, as in the first. Buckingham had the best of matters. Very rarely did Cosgrove get near the home goal and Bryant had an afternoon off. Carder got through a great deal of work in the defence, and saved some of the tired players a lot of running about. Aris with two good goals brought the Robins total six, whilst Isham missed a penalty, Ten minutes from time the referee abandoned the game through the failing light.

League Table 29th March 1930

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Cosgrove’s Win.
Cosgrove met Stantonbury St. Peters upon the Red Bridge field on Saturday and defeated them by six goals to one, in a North Rucks League game. Only eight men turned play for Stantonbury, others failing to put an appearance. The secretary, however, got others eventually, to turn out and the sides were able to commence the game to time. Cosgrove also had a very poor side out, which included the trainer. There no doubt the "end of the season” feeling has commenced and with spring like weather, the call of the " open road” is making its presence felt. The game was very poor from a spectators point of view.

NORTH BUCKS FOOTBALL.

League Arrangements for Next Season.

The fixture meeting of the North Bucks and District Football League, was held at the Crauford Arms Hotel, Wolverton on Wednesday, Mr. J. W. Gee presiding.
The clubs represented were; Wolverton Town, Towcester, Stony Stratford, Stantonbury St. Peter’s, Bletchley Town, Bletchley L.M.S., Paulerspury, Potterspury, North Crawley, Winslow United, Old Bradwell and Buckingham Town.
An application by Cosgrove St. Peter’s for permission to withdraw from the League owing to difficulty in running the club, was granted with regret. Salmons and Sports Club reported they were unable to give decision as to whether they would take part in the League next season, and it was agreed to leave their open pending general meeting the club early in August.

North Bucks Football League. Twelve clubs are to be represented next season in this competition. Cosgrove St. Peters are resigning owing to difficulty in running the club. Salmons and Sons also are unable yet to say whether they will run a team this season. The league have agreed to keep a vacancy open for them. Newcomers are Old Bradwell, Towcester, Wolverton Town and Stony Stratford. The two latter clubs, deserting the Beds league and returning their old love.

Wolverton Congregationals 3 Cosgrove 3

The meeting between these clubs produce the best game seen at Old Wolverton this season.  Cosgrove were the first to attack and opened the scoring through Dunkley, and a few minutes later the home backs were again at fault when Frost scored easily.  The Congregationals then attacked and after forcing several corners Old registered with a hard shot, and ten minutes from the interval they equalized with a nice goal neatly headed by Miles.  In the second half most of the game was confined to the Cosgrove half, yet it was the visitors who secured the lead from a breakaway, Kightley scoring in the subsequent scrimmage.  From there until the end of the game the Congregationals were repeatedly attacking and Old levelled the scores.  A remarkable save by the Cosgrove goal keeper of a free kick by Neil, prevented the Congregationals from claiming the honours of the game.

Friendly Games: Stony Stratford Pirates 7, Cosgrove 1.

The pirates lost to a much heavier teams at Cosgrove on Saturday last by the odd goal of nine.  Cosgrove obtained the lead with a penalty after ten minutes play.  Another goal for Cosgrove almost immediately followed, and by the interval they had established a lead of 5 goals to 1.  The second half saw the Pirates make a fine rally, and a school to three goals without reply.  The scorers for the losers were Clark, Goodridge, and Roberts.

When the annual general meeting of the North Bucks and District Football League is held on Wednesday next, it is expected that applications for admission to Division II of the league for next season will be numerous.  Should the number be sufficient the League Council will recommend that Division II be divided into two sections in order to minimize travelling expenses.  Among the new clubs anticipated to join the Division II are Olney Town, Newport Athletic, Wolverton Celtic, Wolverton Congregationals, Stantonbury St Peter’s Res., Wicken Sports, Cosgrove, Bradwell League of Youth, and Stony Stratford Pirates.  Other applications are expected.

NORTH BUCKS AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL LEAGUE

TEN NEW CLUBS ADMITTED.

The annual general meeting, in connection with the North Bucks and District Football League, took place the., Crauford Arms Hotel, Wolverton. Lt.-Col. L. C. Hawkins, J.P., C.C. (president), being in the chair. In opening the meeting, Lieut.-Col. Hawkins said that the attendance was the largest since he had been elected President. He gave welcome, especially to the representatives of the new clubs, and said it looked as if the League would again become as strong as it was some years ago. The secretary (Mr. J. E. Harding), gave his annual report, which was a comprehensive review of the happenings in the league during the last season, and mentioned the presentation to the league of a very handsome cup by the President. The winners of the two divisions Wolverton Reserves and Great Linford Hornets respectively were congratulated. The balance sheet revealed the League to be sound financially, and to be slightly up on the previous year’s working. In addition to the clubs already forming the League, ten new ones applied for admission, and these were unanimously elected. The Council decided that Division 2 should divided into two sections, to be known as "East” and "West,” and if all the clubs who were expected to join came in, the sections would be composed as follows: West.—*Wolverton Congregational, *Wolverton Celtic, Stony Stratford Reserves, *Stony Stratford Pirates, *Cosgrove St. Peter’s. Deanshanger, Buckingham Reserves. *Wicken Sports, Bletchley L.M.S. Reserves, *Drayton Parslow.
East.—*Bradwell League of Youth, New Bradwell Corinthians, Stantonbury St. Peter’s Reserves, Salmons and Sons’ Sports Reserves. *Newport; Athletic, Emberton, *Olney Town, Cranfield United, Linford Hornets, *Filgrave and Tyringham.

Bucks Herald Friday 19 August 1932

The North Bucks League.

The League will be composed of 33 teams this season and for the first time in the League’s history it will be divided into three sections, as follows:
Division I. Buckingham Town, Bletchley Town, Bletchley L.M.S., London Brick Works (Bletchley Works). Old Bradwell United, Potterspury. Stantonbury St. Peters, Stony Stratford Sports, Salmons Sons & Sports, Winslow United, Wolverton Town Res.
Division II. (Eastern Section) —Bow Brickhill Juniors, Cranfield United, Emberton, Linford Hornets, New Bradwell Corinthians, New Bradwell League of Youth, Newport Pagnell Athletic, Olney Town, Salmons Sons’ Sports Res., Stantonbury St. Peter’s Res., Tyringham and Filgrave. Division II. (Western Section) Buckingham Town Res., Bletchley L.M.S. Res., Cosgrove St. Peter's. Deanshanger Juniors, Drayton Parslow, Hanslope, Stony Stratford Sports Res., Stony Stratford Pirates. Wolverton Congregationals, Wolverton Celtic, Wicken Sports

Cosgrove and Bradwell League of Youth Share Goals

Two new teams to the North Bucks League this season, but operating in different sections, played a friendly game with one another on Saturday prior to entering upon their respective programmes of League games.  These teams were Cosgrove St Peter’s and Bradwell League of Youth who met at New Bradwell on the recreation ground, and the match proved an excellent trial game for both clubs.  The first half was fought out evenly with neither side able to penetrate to the defence of their opponents, with the result that there was a blank score sheet at half-time.  Ten minutes after the interval Pettifer opened the scoring for Cosgrove, but shortly afterwards, the home team provided the equalizer.  The result of the game was: Bradwell League of Youth 1, Cosgrove St Peter’s 1.

Cosgrove was represented by : E. Kingston; R. Giles and L. Giles; A Castle, D Pittam, and J Eglesfield; E Old, A. Tompkins, F Sharpe, A Henson, and H Pettifer.

Cosgrove winning ball No: 4819

Cosgrove St Peter’s defeated at home

Wolverton Congregationals visited Cosgrove St Peter’s on Saturday last and registered a narrow win by the odd goal of three.  The visitors were early to the attack, but the Cosgrove defendants adopted the one back game to advantage, the Congregationals attack being repeatedly pulled up for offside.  In one attack Gee netted for the visitors, only to be ruled offside, but shortly afterwards, the same player convert it a pass by E Bull, to register the opening goal.  The Congregationals retained this lead until the interval, and the second half opened with very even play.  After about ten minutes, Gee, receiving from Reynolds near the halfway line, ran through to add a second goal for his side.  Keeping up the attack, the visitors gave the Cosgrove goalie plenty to do and he dealt capably with shots from Bull and Reynolds.  With about ten minutes to go Cosgrove scored their only goal through Bushell, and play then continue to rule even until the final whistle.  During the game, the Congregationals netted five times but had three disallowed.

Goals Galore! Spectators at Drayton Parslow cannot complain about not seeing enough goals scored, for Cosgrove netted ten times there on Saturday without reply.

Cosgrove surprise the Wolves

Cosgrove St Peter’s achieved a fine performance on Saturday last by dismissing Wolverton Town Reserves (holders) from the Stantonbury Hospital Cup competition by the odd goal at seven.  The match was played at Cosgrove and this success by the village team should do them a great amount of good from the support point of view.

Tomkins who won the toss for Cosgrove decided to kick with the wind during the first half.  The villagers by its aid were soon attacking and forced several corners whilst the Wolves, when they had settled down, gave the Cosgrove goalkeeper some good shots to save.  Henson opened the scoring for Cosgrove by converting a pass from Bushell, and the Wolves soon equalized with a shot that the Cosgrove goal keeper fumbled.  The scoring was level at 1 – 1 at the interval.

The Wolves opened the second half with a strong attack on the left wing and scored and Cosgrove replied with some pretty foot work which concluded with Dunkley levelling the scores again.  In another attack by the Wolves L. Giles had the misfortune to put through his own goal and after this Cosgrove took command of the game.  Dunkley registered the equalizer and the winning goal for the villagers came from Tompkins after he had taken the ball from the halfway line.  All the Cosgrove players did well, with Tompkins the captain, setting them a good example. It was the best game seen at Cosgrove for a long time and the committee are hoping that the village club will get the full support they deserve.  The team was: E. Kingston; L. Giles and A. Giles; A Castle, D Pittam, and S Bushell; G Highes, I Dunkley, A Tompkins, A. Henson and A Bushell.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 29 October 1932

The other surprise result was also a case of second division North Bucks League " babes" conquering their senior rivals, when Cosgrove defeated last year’s North Bucks League champions, Wolverton Reserves, by four goals to three. Phew ! this football form has me beat!

A keen game resulted in the meeting of Wicken Sports and Cosgrove St Peter’s at Wicken on Saturday last.  With the wind in their favour, Cosgrove were soon one goal up.  Wicken tried hard to register, but luck was against them and before half time Cosgrove had established a three goal lead.  In the second half, Wicken had by far the better of the exchanges, but met a staunch defence, Kingston especially putting up a fine performance in goal, when he was bombarded with shots.  He was once beaten, a shot by Morris striking the crossbar and as the ball rebounded, Birdsey rushed up to put it in the net.  It was a disappointment to Wicken when Birdsey netted again only for the score to be disallowed.  Cosgrove had scored one further goal, making a final result of: Wicken Sports 1, Cosgrove St Peter’s 4.  The scorers for Cosgrove were Tompkins (2), Dunkley, and Hughes.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 12 November 1932

Wicken Fail at Home. Wicken Sports, for the third week in succession, appeared before their own supporters, this time in a North Bucks league fixture, their opponents being Cosgrove St. Peters. The visitors won four goals to one and thus greatly improved their position in the league table.

Cosgrove

A Dance was held on Friday evening in the Schools under the auspices of the Cosgrove St Peter’s Football Club.  There was a good company present and an enjoyable programme of music was provided by the Melody Makers Mouth-organ Band.  The committee wish to thank those friends who associated with the catering.

Cosgrove Fail at Home

A very keenly contested game resulted in the meeting of near neighbours at Cosgrove on Saturday between the Peter’s and the Stratford Pirates.  The exchanges were fast throughout.  The Pirates opened the scoring after fifteen minutes, through L. Clarke, but the home side were not long in arrears, Tompkins bringing the scores level with a clever header from a well-placed corner kick.  There was no change in the score at the interval.  After the change of ends each goal had its share of attention in even play.  H. Clarke put the Pirates ahead, for Cosgrove quickly to level up the position again with a penalty successfully taken.  Willett got his hands to the ball, but the force of the shot turned it into the net.  Willett was afterwards injured and off the field for a short period during which time Sims occupied the position between the sticks.  Two minutes from time the Pirates snatched the victory, Sims who had resumed his original position, netting a good goal.  Final score: Stratford Pirates 3, Cosgrove St Peter’s 2.  The game, witnessed by a fair crowd of spectators, was well controlled by Mr. S Eady (Wolverton).

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 26 November 1932

Cosgrove Beaten. Stony Stratford Pirates caused some surprise on Saturday when they defeated Cosgrove St. Peters in a North Bucks League (Div. II) fixture. The game, which was a close one, ended in an odd goal of five win for the Pirates.

High scoring at Cosgrove

Eleven goals were scored in the match between Cosgrove St Peter’s and Wolverton Celtic at Cosgrove on Saturday in the North Bucks League, Cosgrove winning by seven goals to four.  The Celtic madeain enforced last minute change, Dowdy coming in for Coleman.  Cosgrove opened their account within five minutes, Tompkins registering, and Pittam followed suit, the latter’s shot rebounding off the crossbar over the goal line. Cosgrove continued to attack, and with their defence well up the field, R Brown, the visitors centre forward, received from a hefty clearance and scored with a shot the goal keeper could not hold.  Cosgrove replied with two further goals through R Eglesfield, but Stimpson reduced the lead after drawing the home defence.  A noticeable feature of this half was a fine goalkeeping of L. Carey for Celtic.  The visitors soon levelled the scores after the resumption with goals by R Brown and F Brown, and the scores remained level until five minutes from time, when feeling crept into the game.  Then the villagers managed to rattle in three more goals to give them a win by that margin.  The scorers were Hughes, Eglesfield, and Tompkins.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 10 December 1932

A High Scoring Game. Cosgrove St. Peters and Wolverton Celtic figured in a high scoring game on Saturday, at Cosgrove in the second division the North Bucks League. Cosgrove netted seven times, while the Celtic replied with four, which suggests weakness in the defences of both sides.

A Good Performance, Bletchley L.M.S. Reserves put up a good performance on Saturday when Cosgrove visited them in the North Bucks League (Division II) by beating their visitors by the only goal scored. This was the. L.M.S. Reserves first home game for several weeks.

A Local “Derby” at Hanslope

Hanslope Juniors and Cosgrove St Peter’s met at Hanslope on Saturday and the match attracted a good crowd of spectators.  Cosgrove took the field with ten men, owing to their goalkeeper failing to put in an appearance.  The home team won the toss and immediately launched a strong attack upon the Cosgrove goal.  After ten minutes Hanslope took the lead, scoring from a corner kick.  Play gradually went to the other end of the ground and Hughes equalized for the visitors with a shot from an acute angle.  Three minutes before half time Hanslope again took the lead, the forward going unchallenged while the Cosgrove defendants appealed for offside. 

The visitors had the larger share of play upon the resumption, but failed to add to their score.  Hanslope adopted safety tactics, and after twenty minutes nearly increase their lead, a Cosgrove defender kicking the ball off the goal line.  The receipts of the return match between Cosgrove and Hanslope at Cosgrove this Saturday will be devoted to a fund that has been opened for the benefit of the unemployed of the Cosgrove Village.

Hanslope Win Again. Hanslope United who have been upsetting many teams of late, gained another well-earned victory on Saturday, when they played Cosgrove St. Peters at home. The score was 2—1 in Hanslope’s favour. This game was in the North Bucks League (Div. II).

Hanslope Fail! Hanslope failed to maintain their recent improved form on Saturday when they visited Cosgrove St. Peters in the North Bucks League (Div. II). The game was a typical local derby and Cosgrove scored twice without reply and thus avenged their defeat of the previous week.

The [Buckingham] Reserves have an important game in the North Bucks League (Div. II) to-day (Saturday), when they are called upon to visit Cosgrove. Both sides are well in the running for the league leadership, and a good game should be the outcome of the meeting. We are in hopes of fielding a somewhat strengthened side, and hope for at least one point. The bus leaves headquarters at 1.30 p.m.

RESERVES BAD PATCH !

Cosgrove St. Peters 3, Buckingham Res. 0

Buckingham Reserves and Cosgrove St. Peters, two of the teams who are in the running for the leadership of the North Bucks League (Div. II, Western Section) met at Cosgrove on Saturday. After a clean and sporting game, Cosgrove claimed the points by winning 3-nil.Buckingham Reserves have struck a bad patch.
Cosgrove won the toss and elected to kick with a breeze at their backs. Contrary to expectations Buckingham were first to attack, a header by Tanner landing on the top of the net. Play went to the other end, but Richardson was not called upon. Thomas (H.) in clearing with a hefty kick set the Buckingham attacking, Busby’s final effort going wide. The play was fairly even and neither side looked like scoring, the defences being on top. In attempting to clear Culley was injured but was able to carry on. A corner against Buckingham proved troublesome, but Dixon eventually cleared. Play returned to the Cosgrove goal area where Twelftree shot into the keeper’s hands, and Tanner narrowly missed. Buckingham were playing much better football and deserved to be in the lead. Cosgrove in an attack, forced a corner, but this proved abortive. From the clearance Lucas obtained the ball and a goal looked to be forthcoming. He was unable to get into a scoring position, however, R. Griffiths had a shot charged down, while at the other end Thomas (H.) did well to clear when hampered by several forwards. A long shot by the Cosgrove centre-half skimmed the crossbar with Richardson unsighted. A few minutes later, Richardson did well to save a cross-drive from the homester’s right winger. The visitor’s defence came to far up the field and from a hefty clearance, the home centre-forward had no difficulty in racing through to beat Richardson, who made a good effort to save the shot. This lead was against the run of play. Just on the interval, a moment between all the Buckingham forwards had the home defence out of position, but before a shot could be taken the interval whistle went with the score:- Cosgrove 1, Buckingham Res. 0.
On resuming Cosgrove had the best of matters, and within two minutes increased their lead, their left winger centring for the centre-forward to score a fine goal. This put new life into the game, and Tanner was unlucky with a screw shot, while Thomas (H.) had a long shot saved. Buckingham kept up heavy pressure and only the bad ground, which made good shooting impossible stopped them from reducing the lead. A corner was forced on the left and Busby dropped the ball well into the goalmouth, but this went behind for another corner, from which Tanner headed over. A surprise shot by R. Griffiths gave the home goalkeeper trouble. From a sudden breakaway, Cosgrove scored their third gaol. Play came back to the home goalmouth where shots were saved from all the forwards. Twelftree in attempting to go through was fouled in the fatal area, but Tanner’s shot was saved. This marked the closing incident in a fast, clean game. Final: Cosgrove St. Peters 3, Buckingham Res. 0.

A Surprising Result!

A surprising result in North Bucks football, on Saturday, was the defeat of Cosgrove St. Peters. Playing at home to Stony Stratford Reserves, they conceded seven goals to their lowly-placed opponents. Cosgrove scored four times Mr. A. E. Bishop, of Buckingham, had charge of the game. The game was in the North Bucks League (Div. II.).

Cong’s Checked!
Wolverton Congregationals the leaders of the North Bucks League (Div. II, Western Section) received a set-back, when they were beaten at home by Cosgrove St. Peters on Saturday. The score was 4-2 in Cosgrove’s favour. This is the Congs. second league defeat of the season, their other defeat being at the hands of Buckingham Town Res.

Strident Cosgrove

Cosgrove, refreshed by their recent victory over Wolverton Congregationals, last week gave a further good account of themselves by defeating Wicken by 7-3 in a good game.  Despite the high scoring there was a good amount of midfield play and lively exchanges.  Cosgrove, however, took the lead, which they maintained.  Their teamwork was particularly strong, and this and good leadership was responsible for the large win.  Wicken’s goalie played a good game.

A Game of Ten Goals. Cosgrove St. Peters and Wicken Sports figured in a high scoring game on Saturday at Cosgrove in the North Bucks League (Div. II). The game produced ten goals, seven of these being claimed by Cosgrove.

Cosgrove win at Deanshanger

Deanshanger entertained Cosgrove St Peter’s on Saturday in a League encounter and there was a good attendance of spectators.  Cosgrove took the lead in the second minute of the game, E Eglesfield scoring from a free kick with a splendid shot from thirty yards.  With the aid of the wind, the visitors did the bulk of attacking and Tompkins, who was the outstanding player of the game, increased their lead.  In the second half Deanshanger tried hard to reduce the arrears but were met by a sound defence and E Eglesfield added a further goal for Cosgrove from a breakaway.  Deanshanger did most of the attacking but their finishing was weak.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 11 February 1933

Deanshanger Checked !

Deanshanger, who have done extraordinarily well of late, received a set back to their league leadership hopes on Saturday at Cosgrove, the home side ran out winners of a good game by three goals to nil, it being a North Bucks League (Div. II) fixture.

A close game

The re-arranged League fixture between Wolverton Celtic and Cosgrove St Peter’s on the Wolverton Sports Ground on Saturday produced the narrow result of three goals to two in favour of the Celtics.  Play had been in progress less than ten minutes when Beesley put the Celtics ahead as a result of a penalty awarded for hands, and immediately afterwards Tompkins equalized from close range, his shot being deflected past Carey by Coleman.  Feeling entered into the play and the Cosgrove centre half was ordered to leave the field.  Shouler put the Celtic ahead from a neat pass by Rogers and Beesley increased the lead from another penalty after Knight had handled a shot going well for goal.  Midfield play ruled for some time and when Dunkley was going through for the visitors he was brought down within the penalty area and Knight reduced the margin from the resultant kick.  There was no scoring during the second half.

Pirates Run Riot

The Stony Stratford Pirates gave their best display of the season on Saturday, when at home to Cosgrove they netted no fewer than ten goals to Cosgrove’s one.

The game was witnessed by good sized crowd, the gate being the best the Pirates have had.  The game opened in remarkable manner, H Dickens netting for the Pirates in the first minute, and straight from the centre the Pirates increased their lead, Church scoring from Dickens’s pass.  These two goals coming in the first two minutes of play, greatly encouraged the home side and they attacked strongly, and after six minutes the visitors’ goal fell again, T Clarke scoring.  Five minutes later Church was going well for goal when he was brought down in the area, and L. Clarke scored from the spot to bring the total to four.  Cosgrove made several raids on the home goal, but made a strong defence.  The Pirates were playing fast football and after twenty minutes had elapsed Church netted the pirates Fifth goal, and a penalty kick successfully taken by L. Clarke brought the interval score to six.

Cosgrove started the second half strongly, and after Willett had dealt with several shots they reduced the lead.  This goal served to set the home side going again and T Clarke was fouled, but recovered and scored a good goal, but the whistle had gone for the infringement and a free kick was awarded instead.  The same player netted again soon afterwards, but was adjudged offside, whilst L. Clarke, called upon to take third penalty of the game for a foul, saw a good effort strike the crossbar and the ball was cleared.  The Pirates were not to be denied, and after Kingston had saved several hard drives he was beaten by T. Clarke.  Church scored with the eighth, C. Clarke the ninth and H. Dickens brought the total to double figures.  Cosgrove were unlucky in catching the Pirates at the top of their form.

A Close Game !

Wolverton Celtic and Cosgrove St. Peters figured in a keen game on Saturday at Wolverton when Wolverton claimed the two points by winning 3—2. The game was in the North Bucks League (Div. II, Western Section).

In Semi-Final.

Cosgrove St. Peter’s qualified for the semi-final of the Buckingham Hospital Cup (Junior Section) on Saturday, when they defeated Great Linford Hornets, in a high scoring game by eight goals to four. The game was played under bad conditions and the defenders of both sides had a trying time. Cosgrove proved the better stayers, however, and well earned their place in the semi-final.

Cosgrove Win!

Cosgrove St. Peters met Stony Stratford Reserves on Saturday and avenged a defeat earlier in the season. Cosgrove were never extended and won by a score of five goals to nil. The game was in the North Bucks League (Division Western Section).

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 01 April 1933

Cosgrove’s Win!

Cosgrove St. Peters easily secured the North Bucks League (Division II Western Section) points on Saturday when they had Bletchley L.M.S. Reserves as visitors. Cosgrove always had the game well in hand and netted five times without reply.

BUCKINGHAM HOSPITAL CUP
SEMI-FINALS.

Maids Morton 2, Cosgrove St. Peters 1.
(played at Winslow)

On Saturday evening, after the Hospital Cup game we are meeting Cosgrove St. Peter's in a North Bucks League (Div. II) game, the kick-off being timed for 5.30. Cosgrove defeated our Reserves at Cosgrove by three goals to nil, and we shall be all out to turn the tables.

North Bucks League. Div. II

Buckingham Reserves 5, Cosgrove 3.

Buckingham Reserves entertained Cosgrove after the Hospital Cup semi-final on Saturday evening, and after being behind at the interval gained a well-merited victory by five goals three.
Cosgrove were the more aggressive in the first half and in less than ten minutes were a goal up. They continued to press and increased their lead a few minutes later. The Reserves pressed strongly and were awarded a penalty James took the spot-kick and immediately replied and made their total three. Buckingham, were now settling down and some good work by Griffiths led to Bryant giving Marshall an easy chance to net. Cosgrove still maintained the odd gaol lead.
Buckingham quickly controlled the play in the second half and the forwards, well backed up by their halves, made repeated attacks on the Cosgrove goal. Griffiths, a hard-working centre-forward, scored the equalising goal. For a period Cosgrove looked dangerous, but Aris, James and Tunks were prominent with some good defensive work. Well fed by Bryant. Denny almost gave Buckingham the lead with a good shot that the goalkeeper pushed round the post. Taking a through pass from Aris in his stride, Marshall gave Buckingham the lead with a shot that went into the far corner. Cosgrove made a determined efforts to get on terms, but the Buckingham defence held. Before the close Marshall further increased Buckingham’s lead following some good work by Griffiths. The final whistle found Buckingham winners of an interesting game by five goals to three.

The Reserves open their programme with a home game against Cosgrove St. Peters.

Cosgrove’s Win

Cosgrove met Wolverton Celtic on Saturday last and secured a win of five goals to nil.  The Celtic are team building and undoubtedly before the season ends should secure as good a side as they have fielded in former seasons.  Cosgrove played a smart side and made good use of the chances presented.

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE. Div. II.

A GRAND START!
Buckingham Town Res. 6, Cosgrove St. Peter's 3.

Buckingham Town Football Club opened their home league engagements with a Division II game against Cosgrove St. Peters, who had won their previous two matches. The weather conditions were far from ideal, heavy rain falling through the major portion of the game, which ended in a fine win for the Reserves By six goals to three.
Buckingham, winning the toss, defended the Gasworks' goal and were the first to become prominent and Bryant tested the visitors' goal-keeper with a long shot. Play went to the homester's goal where Thorne relieved with a timely clearance. Buckingham were having the best of the play so far but failed near goal. In a Cosgrove attack, Sear was unable to hold the wet ball, but Culley came to the rescue and cleared. After about 15 minutes' play, Buckingham took the lead, Harris putting Bryant through to score from close in. Cosgrove fought back hard in an effort to equalise, but good defensive work nullified their efforts. Denny (Alb.) and Tunks were outstanding in defence, while Harris, who was working hard at centre-forward, gave Bryant a good pass for the latter to beat the visitors' goalkeeper with a rising shot. Buckingham now held a distinct advantage and only bad luck prevented further goals. Bryant in an effort to get the ball over the line, hit the upright twice, the ball eventually being put behind for a corner which proved abortive. Near the interval, Denny (Alf) centred well for Twelftree to net with a first time effort. Many shots were saved by the visitors’ goalkeeper when a goal looked certain. Half-time : Buckingham Res. 3, Cosgrove 0.
Cosgrove started strongly on the restart and were quickly in the homesters’ goal area and eventually secured their first goal, a bouncing ball going over Sear’s shoulder when he had it well covered. Cosgrove were now having matters much their own way, and very quickly added another goal. Buckingham fought back well, but offside spoilt many movements. Howkins netted but was given offside, the spectators showing that they thought otherwise. Eventually Dennv (Alf) put Buckingham further ahead with a high shot that completely baffled the visitors’ keeper. A minute later Twelftree sent in a shot which the goalkeeper fumbled and Harris bundled both him and the ball into the net. This goal seemed to take all the heart out of Cosgrove and Harris added the sixth. Before the end Cosgrove reduced the lead. Final : Buckingham Res, 6, Cosgrove 3.

Cosgrove Win.
Cosgrove St. Peters came back to form on Saturday after their defeat at Buckingham, when they visited Stony Stratford Reserves. Cosgrove were by far the superior team and netted six times without reply.

Cosgrove Draw.
Cosgrove St. Peters were engaged in the Northants Lower Junior Cup on Saturday, their opponents being Paulerspury. After a good game the Peter’s forced a draw of four goals each.

Stratford Pirates Win at Cosgrove

The Stratford Pirates, who have only played at home twice this season, were away again on Saturday, when they visited Cosgrove St Peter’s in a North Bucks League engagement, and, as was anticipated, a keen game resulted.  In fast opening play both goalkeepers were tested.  The first goal did not come until after the game had been in progress twenty five minutes, and then T Clarke netted for the Pirates from a pass by H. Dickens.  The Pirates netted again through J. Dickens, but a goal was disallowed through Clarke being offside.  A few minutes later Harry Clarke registered the Pirates’ second goal.  Cosgrove then went to the attack and were awarded a penalty for hands.  Canvin saved the spot kick, but the ball was not cleared from the goal area and in a melee Henson drove the ball into the net at a fast pace to open Cosgrove’s account.  Nearing the interval the home goal underwent a bombardment and H. Dickens headed the ball into the net, but again an offside decision nullified the point.  Cosgrove raced away to the other end and only a timely clearance by Key on the goal line prevented an equalizing goal.  Half time: Stratford Pirates 2, Cosgrove St Peter’s 1.

The opening play of the second half was very even, with both defences playing strongly.  Canvin saved cleverly from Tomkins, and later the home goal keeper saved at full length from T Clarke.  Cosgrove drew level after twenty five minutes through Henson, and following this goal the Pirates played up strongly and regained the lead in rather lucky manner.  Knight in attempting to clear, placed the ball past his own goalkeeper into the net.  Towards the end of the game the Pirates were having the better of play and T. Clarke completed the scoring.

Result Stratford Pirates 4 Cosgrove 2.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 11 November 1933

Pirates Good Win.
Stony Stratford Pirates won their fourth game Saturday when they visited Cosgrove St. Peter’s in the North Bucks League (Div. II, Western Section). The Pirates netted four times to Cosgrove’s two.

Cosgrove in Shooting Mood

Meeting Deanshanger in the North Bucks Shield last Saturday Cosgrove found rapid progress.  They scored nine goals to Deanshanger’s one.  The game was full of vim and in the early stages productive of good football.  Certainly Cosgrove were on top form and they made good use of their shooting boots which brought them a good result.

Hanslope Draw !
Hanslope dropped their first North Bucks League (Div. II) point on Saturday when they visited Cosgrove. It was a strenuous encounter and the forwards of both sides were in form, each finding the net four times.

Cosgrove’s Cup Win.
Cosgrove St. Peter’s had little difficulty in defeating Great Horwood on Saturday in the Buckingham Junior Hospital Cup. This game, which has been long delayed, resulted in a win for the Peter’s by 4 goals to 1. Great Horwood could not hold the quick moving Cosgrove forwards, who were in fine shooting form.

A Point Dropped.
Stony Stratford Pirates dropped a valuable point on Saturday when they had Cosgrove St. Peters as visitors. The Peters have improved in recent weeks and this improvement was maintained on Saturday. Both teams netted three times. The game was in the North Bucks League (Division II. Western Section).

Cosgrove beat Wicken

In a North Bucks League game on Saturday at Cosgrove, the home team defeated Wicken by four goals to one.  The visitors had the aid of a wind during the first half and came close to scoring in the first few minutes.  Neither team was at full strength, and the game had every appearance of a keen struggle from the start.  Wicken were the first to score, W. Atkins heading into the net a splendid corner kick taken by Birdsey.  Cosgrove made several dangerous raids, but the Wicken defence played strongly and the visitors retained their one goal lead at the interval.

With the aid of the wind during the second half, Cosgrove settled down and gave the Wicken defence a good deal of work.  They netted four times despite the good display of Smith, the Wicken goalie.  The score somewhat flattered the home team and the game ended in darkness owing to the late start of the match.

Stratford Pirates held by Cosgrove

The meeting of the Stony Stratford Pirates and Cosgrove St Peter’s at Stony Stratford on Saturday resulted in a drawn game, six goals being shared.  The Pirates netted within four minutes of the start, T. Clarke being the scorer, and afterwards the home side continued to have slightly the better of the exchanges and Harry Clarke put them further ahead, heading the ball into the net from a well-placed corner kick by H. Dickens.  Following this second reverse Cosgrove played up strongly and after several of their attacks had been beaten off the visitors reduced the lead.  Harry Clarke afterwards scored for the Pirates, who were leading at half time by three goals to one.  Cosgrove played well in the second half and reduced the lead after twenty minutes.  The Pirates should have scored again when the ball rolled along the goal line with the goalkeeper out of position.  Later the Pirates launched a strong attack and H Clarke sent in a shot which the goal keeper partly saved, but was unable to clear.  T Clarke, dashing up, netted a goal which the referee ruled as offside.  Cosgrove then fought hard for the equaliser, and two minutes to the end a long dropping shot was deflected into the net by Key to level the score. 

Result: Stratford Pirates 3, Cosgrove St Peter’s 3.

A Keen Game

Forders Reserves met Cosgrove last Saturday, but were defeated by four goals to one.  Cosgrove have a good home record.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 06 January 1934

Cosgrove Held. Forder’s Res. put a creditable performance on Saturday when they visited Cosgrove St. Peter’s in a North Bucks League (Div. II, Western Section) fixture. The game produced eight goals, each team securing four Cosgrove had recently been showing excellent form and the result was perhaps, just a little surprising.

Cosgrove Through
Cosgrove gained a surprisingly easy victory to enter the semi-final of the Buckingham Junior Hospital Cup on Saturday. Their opponents, Potterspury, failed against the fast Peter’s forwards who scored five times, Potterspury replying with one. The other three teams left in the competition are Maids Moreton (holders), Linford Hornets and Quainton, and these should prove attractive pairings.

Wicken Sports again failed at home in a North Bucks League (Div. II) fixture on Saturday. Their visitors were Cosgrove St. Peter’s and although Wicken's form showed decided improvement, Cosgrove carried away the points by a score of two goals to nil.

Cosgrove Count Nine

Cosgrove met Winslow Reserves last Saturday and brought off a superb effort, claiming no less than nine goals without reply.  The match really developed into a one sided affair.  It gave Cosgrove the chance to increase their goal average and they seized the advantage.

BUCKINGHAM JUNIOR HOSPITAL CUP
(SEMI-FINAL)

Cosgrove St. Peters v. Quainton.
(On Buckingham Town F.C. Grounds

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE
Division II. Western Section.

Cosgrove St Peter’s 3. Buckingham 4.

NORTH BUCKS LEAGUE (Division II)
A CLOSE CALL.

Cosgrove St. Peters 3. Buckingham Res. 4. Interest was added to this North Bucks League (Division II), game at Cosgrove, on Saturday, the fact that both teams were fighting for third place in the league. The game was of an interesting character, running on even lines, and Buckingham just snatched the points by the odd goal of seven. Cosgrove won the toss and the Reserves had to face a strong breeze and a brilliant sun. The opening play was in favour of Cosgrove, but they were rarely dangerous. A movement between Harris, Parker and Twelftree ended in the latter hitting the crossbar. At the other end a free kick just outside the penalty area caused Sear some trouble. Several corners were forced by Cosgrove, but none these were improved upon. The game continued on even lines, with Cosgrove having slightly the better of the exchanges. Eventually they took the lead. Sear being a judged to have taken the ball over the goalline—a doubtful decision. The Reserves fought back well, but they were unable to finish off their movements. A free kick just outside the penalty area was well taken by Griffiths (C.), but the goalkeeper saved. Half-time: Cosgrove St. Peters 1, Buckingham Reserves 0.
At the commencement of the second half the Reserves had the best of matters, but once again were unable to push home their advantage. Lepper and Parker both went close. After this half had been in progress about 15 minutes, Buckingham obtained an equaliser, Twelftree scoring through a crowd of players. Buckingham now dominated the game, and from a corner on the right, Parker headed an excellent goal. A few minutes later the same player obtained another point, the ball going in net off a defender. Cosgrove took the running and reduced the arrears. The game looked like fizzling out into a tame affair when Griffiths (C.) was pulled up for a foul in the penalty area. The kick failed, and straight from the goalkick Lepper ran through and scored the best goal of the match. In the last minute Cosgrove were awarded another penalty, this time their inside left found the net. There was no time to restart the game. Final: Cosgrove St. Peters 3. Buckingham Reserves 4.

QUAINTON IN FINAL

Quainton 6 Cosgrove St. Peters 2.

The first of the Hospital Cup semi-finals was played on Saturday evening on Ford Meadow, between Quainton and Cosgrove St. Peters, and a fairly large crowd, considering the inclement weather, saw Quainton qualify for the final by six goals to two. Cosgrove had much, if not more of the game as their opponents, but lacked penetrative power near goal and this contributed to their defeat.
The opening play was of an even character. The ground was in a bad condition and the players had difficulty in keeping their feet. After about ten minutes’ play Quainton took the lead. Cook forced a corner, and taking the flag kick himself dropped the ball well into the goalmouth for Wheeler to score. Within a minute Quainton went further ahead. Wheeler running through to give Jones no chance. These two quick goals unsettled Cosgrove and for a few minutes they were called upon to defend stubbornly. Wheeler was constant menace, and on one occasion nearly increased Quainton’s lead. Play veered to the other end, where Cannon headed against his own crossbar, the ball going for a corner. From the flag kick Eglesfield  headed just wide. Many openings came Cosgrove’s way, but they were unable to take advantage. Brien, after a good run, put Quainton three up. Jones was penalised for carrying, a scramble ensued from the free kick, the ball eventually going behind. Quainton were not long in adding to their total. Cook bustled Jones, and Brien taking advantage, crashed the ball into the net. Cosgrove improved and two corners were forced, but these proved abortive. Half-time Quainton 4. Cosgrove St. Peters 0.
Cosgrove, on the run of the play, hardly deserved four goals in arrears, but they had only themselves to blame for not taking their chances.
The half opened in favour of Cosgove, and Warner blocked a good shot from Dunkley. After a period attacking reduced the arrears with a good header. This goal put fresh life into the game, but Quainton quickly restored their advantage, netting. Cosgrove continued to have the best of the play and they were rewarded by a nice goal by Chapman, Quainton’s goal had a lucky escape when a shot hit the underside of the crossbar. Tompkins was injured, but was able to resume. In the closing minutes, when the light was getting bad, Wheeler scored for Quainton. Final: Qnainton 6, Cosgrove St. Peters 2.
Teams.—Quainton: F. Casemore; F. Warner, D. Cannon: W. Todd, T. Casemore, S. Aris; S. Parker. P. Wheeler, E. Brien, W. . Buckingham, A. Cook.
Cosgrove: Jones; Pittam, Eglesfield; Bushell, Bushell, Castle; Herbert, Chapman, Dunkley, Tompkins, Eglesfield. Referee; Mr. E. Holton (Buckingham).

Cosgrove on Form

Cosgrove met Deanshanger last Saturday in a League game and won by five goals to two.  The play was interesting, Cosgrove’s forward line working well.  Deanshanger’s goals were well placed efforts and they certainly helped to make the match retain its vim.  By this win Cosgrove take fourth place in the League.

Five All '.
The same between Cosgrove St. Peters and Potterspury Crusaders on Saturday produced a crop of goals. Neither club had obtained point prior to the game, which ended in a draw each side scoring five times. The game was in the North Bucks League (Div. II, Western Section).

Yardley Gobion Trounce Cosgrove

Yardley Gobion gained a decisive win over Cosgrove St Peter’s in a North Bucks League match on Saturday last by a margin of six goals to one.  In the early stages Cosgrove repeatedly broke up the Yardley attacks, but eventually the home forwards adapted themselves to the conditions and assumed an advantage.  Good goals were registered for the home club by F Horton (2), C Hall (2), and W. Glenn (2).  One of the goals scored by Hall came from a perfect header, whilst Glenn netted a splendid goal from a fine centre by T Kightley.  Individually most of the Cosgrove players were good and rallied well towards the finish. 

Result: Yardley Gobion 6 Cosgrove St Peter’s 1

Cosgrove Down Again !
Cosgrove St. Peters who have not opened their season in a convincing manner came another cropper on Saturday when they visited Yardley Gobion in a North Bucks League (Div. II. Western Section) game. Cosgrove were outplaved to the tune of 6 goals to 1. F. Hooton (2), W. Hall (2). W. Glenn (2) secured Yardley’s goals. This win takes Yardley into second position in the league chart.

BUCKINGHAM HOSPITAL CUP

I

A Hard Fight.
Hanslope were given a very hard light on Saturday when they met their near neighbours, Cosgrove in the North Bucks League (Div. Il). The game was a typical local derby one, and it was by the only goal of the match that Hanslope gathered the points. The game was played at Cosgrove.

Forwards on Top!
The forwards so dominated the game between Potterspury Res. and Cosgrove St. Peters on Saturday at Potterspury. that thirteen goals were scored. The final score was 7—6 in Cosgrove’s favour, thus gaining them their first league victory. This was Potterspury’s first defeat. The game was in the North Bucks League (Div. II. Western Section).

The Holders Beaten '
Maids Moreton suffered an unexpected heavy reverse in the first round of the Buckingham Junior Hospital Cup on Saturday. They entertained Cosgrove and with practically a full side out were expected to pass on. But Cosgrove found several weak links in the Moreton defence and found the net no fewer than eleven times, Moreton replying with three. Moreton were the holders of the trophy. Mr. F. Scott (New Brad well) had charge of the game. Cosgrove have to visit Old Bradwell in the next round.

Cosgrove’s Success Cosgrove St. Peter’s, who have been showing improved form in recent weeks, again figured on the winning side on Saturday against Deanshanger. The game, which was in the North Bucks League (Div. II. Western Section) resulting in a 4—1 victory for the Peter’s.

Cosgrove’s Brilliant Effort

Cosgrove certainly brooked the great surprise last Saturday by defeating Hanslope by four goals to three.  Gradually Cosgrove have been settling down to getting a real good side in operation, and Saturday’s result is certainly the award for keen spirit and well directed teamwork.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 22 December 1934

Peter’s In Form
Cosgrove St. Peter’s victory over Hanslope on Saturday was one of the surprises of the day. Hanslope, previously undefeated on their own ground, were right off form and allowed the visitors to take away both points by the odd goal of seven. The game was in the North Bucks League (Div II, Western Section).

Led by that veteran player of North Bucks football, Albert Tompkins, Cosgrove gave Wolverton Congregationals one of the best games they have experienced this season.  On one particular occasion he beat six players and was robbed of his goal by are very close shave.  It was really a feature of the match to watch the way he captained Cosgrove and as the verdict was only three goals to two in the Congregational’ favour it speaks well for the battle that was staged between these two popular sides. It was by far one of the best games in the district last Saturday.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 12 January 1935

Gongs. Hard Fight.
Wolverton Congs. had to fight hard to annex two North Bucks League (Div. II), Western Section) points from Cosgrove St. Peter’s. The score—3-2—denotes the closeness of the encounter. The Peter’s, who still have a say in the Buckingham Junior Hospital Cup, have got a useful side together and will no doubt upset the book of form before the season is ended.

Wolverton Congregationals still winning

At Cosgrove on Saturday the Congregationals were the first to attack, but met a strong defence which forced play to the other end, where, after ten minutes play Tompkins scored with a well-placed shot which gave Willett no chance.  After this the Congs tried hard to equalize, but did not succeed until after thirty minutes, when Franklin registered from close in.  The Cosgrove forwards were very dangerous and Herbert went close with two hot shots, whilst Kightley saved well at the other end from Franklin.  No further score took place before the interval.  Upon resuming the Congs attacked hard, but took the lead in unlucky fashion when a shot from Gee which was going wide struck their defender’s hand, Allen scoring from the resultant kick.  Cosgrove fought back well but met a stubborn defence in which Glave was outstanding.  The Congs, further increased their lead when Allen broke through the Cosgrove defence to score with a fine angled shot.  After this Cosgrove rallied and Herbert reduced the lead from close in. Both sets of forwards missed good chances before the final whistle, and Cosgrove were unlucky not to force a draw.

Result: Cosgrove St Peter’s 2, Wolverton Congregationals 3

The Reserves [Buckingham] return to league football after an absence of some weeks, this (Saturday) afternoon when they visit Cosgrove St. Peters in the North Bucks League (Div. II). After such a lengthy absence, we cannot expect the side to show their best form. Cosgrove are amongst the strongest sides in this section, and the Reserves will do well if they get a point. We are hoping to field a strong side.

Buckingham Reserves win

Cosgrove put up a good game against Buckingham Reserves last Saturday and the Robins had to go all out to get the verdict of three goals to one.  In their last games Cosgrove have shown had wonderful improvement and last Saturday they certainly rose to the occasion as the Buckingham team were a good combined eleven and worked smartly together for the points.  Wins should soon be with Cosgrove on their display last Saturday.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 26 January 1935

Our Reserves [Buckingham] are deserving of a little congratulation for their fine performance at Cosgrove. It was indeed something in the nature of a surprise. They fully deserved their success by three goals to one. In the first half Cosgrove obtained the lead and this they held at the interval. After the change of ends, however, the Reserves made up lost ground and goals from Cadd, Bryant and Lucas gave them the victory and the points. The game was in the North Bucks League (Div. II). Buckingham Junior F.C.

A Drawn Game.
Cosgrove St. Peter’s gained one North Bucks League (Div. II) point as the result of their visit to Forders on Saturday. Forder’s Reserves were below strength and a very moderate game was seen. Hockley scored for Forders and Smith for Cosgrove, the final score being 1-all.

Cosgrove’s Easy Task.
Cosgrove experienced little difficulty in defeating Old Bradwell in the second round of the Buckingham Junior Hospital Cup on Saturday by five goals to nil. Old Bradwell have only played friendly football this season and found their visitors the better side. Mr. R. Gidman had charge of the game.

Cosgrove place four

Cosgrove made a bold win in defeating Forders Reserves by a clear cut out four goals.  The game was much in Cosgrove’s favour, and some good play came from their whole side, who under the leadership of their able captain made things go ahead during the match.  Forders found their opponents alert and but for some good defensive work their defeat would have been heavier.  The match was not one sided but Cosgrove played more convincing football.

Peters In Form.
Cosgrove St. Peters had an easy task in securing two North Bucks League (Div. II, Western Section) points on Saturday when they paid a visit to Stony Stratford Pirates Res. The game was as one-sided as the score denotes, the Peters netting nine times.

Cosgrove Dismissed

At a meeting of the Buckingham Hospital Cup Council on Friday evening Cosgrove were dismissed from the Junior Competition for failing to fulfil their semi-final fixture with Twyford on March 30^th. A fine was also imposed upon them to cover expenses incurred.

Yardley‘s Dozen
Yardley Gobion commenced the season in grand style, netting 12 goals in their first League game. Their opponents, Cosgrove St. Pater’s, could only find the net on one occasion. Yardley have been absent from League football for several seasons, but they look likely to make things “hum” in the Western Section.

Another Defeat!
Cosgrove St. Peters were again heavily defeated on Saturday when they had a visit from Potterspury Crusaders in a North Bucks League (Div. II, Western Section) fixture. The Peters have started the season in a disastrous manner, but should hold their own as the season develops. Potterspury’s forwards were in shooting form and found the net on seven occasions, their opponents replying with two.

Cosgrove impress

Cosgrove St Peter’s made a good impression in their game last Saturday against Stony Stratford Reserves, securing the win by six goals to two.  The match was well contested in the first half, both sides battling well.  In the concluding stages Cosgrove, who had attained a good lead, finished up with their side in happy mood, having broken their pointless record.

Cosgrove Fine Recovery

Stony Stratford Pirates Reserves visited Cosgrove St Peter’s on Saturday and did well to return with one point, although at the interval the Pirates were leading by three goals to nil.  The game was well contested, the villagers’ half back line being particularly prominent.  Tompkins being outstanding.  The Pirates, by making the most of their chances, registered three good goals in the first half, but in the second, Cosgrove staged a fine rally, and the Pirates’ defence was kept busy.  Cosgrove reduced the lead, but the Pirates restored the balance with a fourth goal.  Later the home team swarmed to the attack and three goals were scored quickly to bring the scores level.  Five minutes from the end Cosgrove were awarded a penalty, which Roberts, the Pirates’ goalkeeper, saved in fine style.

Result: Cosgrove St Peter’s 4, Stratford Pirates Reserves 4.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 05 October 1935

Eight Goals Shared.
Cosgrove and Stony Stratford Pirates Res. shared eight goals on Saturday when the two sides met at Cosgrove. It was a good hard game and with very little to choose between the sides. This point was the first point the Pirates’ Reserves have gained this season.

Cosgrove’s Great Display

Cosgrove put up a fine display against Buckingham Reserves and won by 4-2.  The match was full of zest, with Cosgrove well served in defence.  The half-time score was 3-1 in the home side’s favour.  In the second half Buckingham settled down better, but Cosgrove finally won by 4-2.  Cosgrove scorers were Neil, Herbert (2), and Elliott.

THEIR FIRST DEFEAT.
Cosgrove St. Peter’s 4, Buckingham Res. 2. Buckingham Reserves met with their first league defeat of the season on Saturday when they were beaten at Cosgrove by 4 goals to 2. Cosgrove, on the run of the play just about deserved their success, but had the Reserves had a little luck they might easily have reversed the result. The game was played in a fine sporting spirit, only one foul, and that of a minor character, being given. The Reserves failed to show their usual form, all departments of the side being below their best. Buckingham won the toss and kicked against a slight breeze. They were quickly on the attack and the home goalkeeper had to save from Griffiths. Keeping up pressure. Buckingham went near on several occasions to scoring. However, it was Cosgrove who opened the scoring. Their outside-left took advantage of a slip on the part of the Reserves' defence and beat Pollard with a good shot. Within a minute, Buckingham were on level terms, Griffiths netting with a low drive. Play was of an even character with the advantage slightly in favour of Cosgrove. Another slip on the part of the Reserves’ defence led to Cosgrove’s second goal. Before the interval they scored again, Pollard having no chance to save. Halftime : Cosgrove, 3, Buckingham Res. 1. Upon resuming Buckingham had the best of matters, but were unable to press home their advantage. Shots which seemed likely scorers were either blocked by defenders or just missed the goal. Midway through this half Parker headed in from a corner on the right. Just afterwards the Reserves had an opportunity to draw level when a penalty was awarded them for hands. Alf Denny, however, shot by the post. Almost immediately afterwards Cosgrove secured their fourth goal and the final whistle went with no addition to the score : Cosgrove St. Peters 4, Buckingham Reserves 2.

Easy For Yardley.
Contrary to many expectations Yardley Gobion had little difficulty in beating their near neighbours Cosgrove St. Peters, at Cosgrove on Saturday. It had been expected that, after their win over Buckingham Reserves, who had beaten; Yardley, Cosgrove would prove a tough nut for Yardley to crack, Yardley, however, and gave showed that this form was “all wrong” by netting seven times without reply.

Cosgrove’s Achievement

Cosgrove played an excellent game in their League venture against Stony Stratford Sports Reserves, winning a brace of useful points by seven goals to four.  Of Cosgrove’s goals Herbert claimed five and Birdsey two.

Cosgrove were naturally very elated and certainly it was a good achievement.  But for the brilliant work of Stony’s goalkeeper the score would have reached a much heavier total.  He played a marvellous game.  Stony’s four goals were all well timed and neatly placed.

Cosgrove’s great improvement

Cosgrove are gradually improving their League status and they did considerably well to defeat Wolverton Technical College by three goals to two.  The match was well fought and both sides were in good form.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 23 November 1935

Cosgrove’s Win.
Cosgrove St. Peters must surely be the most inconsistent team in the North Bucks League (Div. II, Western Section). After beating Buckingham Reserves and then losing heavily to Yardley, they came “up to scratch” on Saturday and gained a creditable victory over Wolverton Technical College. The game was played on the College ground and Cosgrove won by three goals to two.

Wolverton Technical College were surprisingly beaten by Cosgrove at Wolverton on Saturday by three goals to two.  The visitors played a strong game and fully deserved their win.  The College scored first after ten minutes play through Shouler but the visitors played up strongly and Herbert equalized from close range and shortly after put his side in front.  Before half-time Shouler equalized for the college following a corner.

Upon resuming, the home team should have built up a good lead, but poor finishing prevented them scoring, although Harding once got the ball into the net only to be given off-side.  Ten minutes from time Castle scored an excellent goal for Cosgrove to gain them the points.

Final score: Wolverton Technical College 2, Cosgrove 3.

Cosgrove again successful

Wolverton Technical College visited Cosgrove on Saturday and were defeated by three goals to two in a hard game.  Cosgrove started against a slight wind and after the home goal keeper had cleared smartly Herbert opened the scoring with a shot that went into the net off the upright.  Even play followed, both defences having plenty to do.  Cosgrove scored a second goal after good work by Herbert and then at the other end a shot from Frisby struck the upright and Blackburn’s shot from the rebound was cleared by a defender.  Upon resuming, the home side soon added to their lead when Herbert scored a good goal.  The College retaliated strongly and Snowdon reduced the lead from a pass from Jones and shortly afterwards the same player scored a second goal with a hard drive.  Cosgrove were hard pressed to keep out an equalizer and Blackburn missed narrowly.  Towards the end the home team attacked vigorously and Gabell brought off a great save from Herbert.

Final score: Cosgrove 3, Wolverton Technical College 2.

Cosgrove making progress

In their last few games, Cosgrove have made great strides.  Last Saturday they again excelled in defeating Wolverton Technical College by three goals to two.  Both sides were well balanced and the football served up was extremely good.  Upon their present form Cosgrove should make headway in their league programme.

The Reserves appear to be striking an unlucky patch in regard to their matches, for on Saturday, Cosgrove wired at the last moment scratching their fixture with the Reserves on Ford Meadow.

An excellent result

As the result of a football benefit match held on Boxing Day on behalf of Mr. Tom Cummings, who has been ill for the past seven months, the sum of £24/10/0 was raised.  The match was organized by the Cosgrove St Peter’s FC, of which Mr. Cummings was at one time playing member, a member of the committee, and later trainer.  The game was between past members and present members of the club and ended in favour of the latter by 7 goals to 2.  Owing to the inclement weather of the day the attendance was somewhat affected, but tickets had been generously purchased before the day.  Mr. Cummings is grateful for the help he has thus received, and wishes to thank the members of the football club who organised the effort, those who participated in the game, and all kind friends who contributed to such a handsome sum.

Hanslope’s Fight.
Hanslope are not letting Yardley have matters all their own way in the second division of the North Bucks League (Western Section). On Saturday they captured couple of useful points at the expense of Cosgrove whom they defeated on their own ground six goals to nil.

Cosgrove's Eight
Cosgrove found little difficulty in disposing of Towcester Reserves in a league game on Saturday. Towcester Reserves, whose first season it is in the league, have not had too good season and rest at the bottom of the table. On Saturday Cosgrove found the net eight times. Towcester getting three.

Kean Going

Cosgrove proved a good opposition to Paulerspury and did well to bring the issue to a drawn game of three goals all.  Paulerspury lead off well and seemed destined to become the winners.  A good rally by Cosgrove placed matters on a better footing, and whilst both teams exerted for the issue, this was denied to them.

Six Goals Shared.
The meeting of Cosgrove and Paulerspury on Saturday produced a drawn game of three goals each. The game was played at Cosgrove and there was very little to choose between the two sides.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 21 March 1936

In the Reserves’ [Buckingham] game with Cosgrove Saturday, the Reserves had little difficulty in getting the points. Showing superior form, fore and aft they scored eight goals, Cosgrove getting two. The goals came from Alf Denny (4). Neal (2). R. Saxbv and W. Barker. The Reserves’ displays of late deserve better support, there being very few present on Saturday.

Cosgrove on Form

Cosgrove met Stratford Reserves in the Shield Competition, and finally won by the decisive score of eight goals to two.  In the first part of the game both sides battled well for the lead, this coming to Cosgrove, who led by two goals to one at the interval.  In the second half Cosgrove had much of the play and eventually outplayed their visitors.  Cosgrove now have to meet Paulerspury in the semi-final a week next Saturday, and this should be a fine match.

Stony Stratford Sports were fined the sum of 2/6 for failing to fulfil their game with Cosgrove the Shield Competition on March 21st The game was ordered to be played at Cosgrove March 28th.

Hanslope win Section

Hanslope, by defeating Cosgrove, won their section of the league, and must be congratulated on the achievement.  As a team of they have played consistently throughout, and I was much impressed by their display only in the season, which seemed to establish them then as likely league leaders.  Cosgrove put up a splendid opposition, but Hanslope won by the odd goal in a fine encounter.

Cosgrove Shield Success

Cosgrove met Paulerspury in the Shield Competition this holiday-time and won the match by five goals to four.  Cosgrove played a wonderful first half and were leading by five clear goals.

A Cosgrove Surprise.
Cosgrove St. Peters created some surprise on Saturday when they defeated Cranfield United in the final of the North Bucks Shield at Wolverton on Saturday. The game was played at Old Wolverton and Cosgrove won four goals to three. Mr K. Williams, Vice-President of the League, presented the Shield after the match. Cranfield had previously been defeated by Borders’ Reserves in the semi-final, but Borders were dismissed from the competition for playing ineligible men and were lined 7/6 in respect of each man and 10/- for sending in a result card with names other than those who played.

Cosgrove Score Seven

Cosgrove sprang a surprise on Wolverton Juniors by defeating them 7 - 4.  At the beginning the Juniors looked like having a runaway game, for they netted three goals in quick succession.  Cosgrove, however, were not deterred by this lead, and gradually scored goals until they got the lead.  Owens, Wolverton Juniors’ goalkeeper, was playing his farewell game with the team, prior to enlistment in the Navy.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 19 September 1936

Cosgrove made auspicious start to their season by winning at Wolverton against the Town Juniors by 7- 4.

Football

Cosgrove fielded a good side to meet Stantonbury St Peter’s second eleven last Saturday and they secured the win by 5-3. The match was played upon the Bradwell Road recreation ground.

Cosgrove in Form

Cosgrove were inform against Potterspury Crusaders and won by seven goals to two.  Cosgrove forwards were persistent in their attacks on the Crusaders’ goal, and although Potterspury’s defence made strong efforts they were unable to cope with them.

Cosgrove's Seven!
In another Western Section game Cosgrove scored a smart win at the expense of Potterspury Crusaders. The game was played at Cosgrove and the home team piled on seven goals to the Crusaders’ two.

Wolverton Juniors win at Cosgrove

At Cosgrove on Saturday, the Juniors succeeded in reversing the result of the previous encounter at Wolverton, winning a hard game by 3 goals to 1.  The exchanges for some time were even and it was during the absence of the home left half who retired for “repairs” to an injured knee, that the Juniors took the lead through Frisby, who shot a beautiful goal from a centre from Woodward.  This lead was held until the interval.

Resuming at full strength, Cosgrove attacked, and Herbert went very close.  Afterwards the Juniors again took up the running and further goals came from Morley and Mead.  A regrettable incident occurred shortly afterwards resulting in one of the Cosgrove men getting “marching orders”.

Despite being one man short, the home team managed to reduce the lead when Herbert slipped Eaton, who had played a fine defensive game all through and scored, making a final score of 3 - 1 in the Juniors favour, a result which on the run of the play they deserved.

The Juniors played well together although there was still a tendency to attempt to beat too many players.  Much better performances will be obtained when individual work becomes less and team and combination work more prominent.  Chamberlain was the better of two quite good backs.  Jones was an outstanding half back.  Eaton “shadowed” the Cosgrove centre forward most successfully, whilst Russell played his usual sound game.  Forward, the inside men, Frisby, Mead, and Morley, were the pick.  Coxhill was usually safe in goal.

A Keen Draw

The meeting of Cosgrove and Wolverton Congs Reserves produced a keen game.  Both teams played well and Cosgrove were particularly good in the first half of the match, holding their lead at the interval by two goals to one.  In the second half the Congs rallied and finally brought the encounter to a drawn game of three goals all.  Herbert played a good game for Cosgrove, netting two of their goals, whilst Day placed the other shot in for Cosgrove.

Shared points

Cosgrove and Hanslope shared points in a drawn game of two goals each last Saturday.  Cosgrove included three reserves in their team.  They, however, were good substitutes and the side worked well to hold Hanslope forwards in the first half.  Tompkins opened and the scoring with a fine goal and later Wilkinson also netted.  Hanslope, however, reduced the lead with a well-planned goal, the interval score being two goals to one.  In the second half Hanslope pressed well and equalised up matters in a good combined team effort.  Play was always interesting.

Football

Stratford reserves will also hold a watching brief on this section of the league.  Coached by Harry Culver, the side gave a smart performance against Cosgrove, who should soon get into winning vein.  Here Stratford won by seven goals to three, but Cosgrove’s goals were all well timed efforts.

Stoney Stratford reserves had a visit from their near neighbours, Cosgrove St Peter’s, in a North Bucks league game on Saturday and the match was witnessed by the largest crowd the Reserves have had at their games for a long time.  Stratford were the first to attack and shots from Reynolds and Culver found the Cosgrove goalkeeper safe.  Cosgrove were awarded a free kick which brought them success, for Smith place a shot into the corner of the net.  Cosgrove then took up the attack and drew level when a well-placed centre by Reynolds was converted by Smith.  Five minutes later Cosgrove were awarded a penalty for hands and Castle made no mistake with the kick, making the interval score in the visitors’ favour of 2-1.

In the second half the home team had matters all their own way, goals coming from Culver (2) and Reynolds.  Then, from a breakaway, Cosgrove and netted an easy goal following a misunderstanding between the Stratford backs.  Reynolds, H Smith, and L Smith added further goals for Stony before the final whistle.  Reynolds missed a penalty.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 16 October 1937

Western Section Games. Two games were played in the Western Section of the North Bucks League (Div. II) on Saturday and in both instances big scores were recorded. Stratford Reserves continued their winning ways and ran up seven goals against Cosgrove, but Cosgrove got five in reply. Twelve goals in one match.

Benefit for Former Cosgrove Footballer

A benefit dance in the Memorial Hall, Old Stratford, on Friday was on behalf of Mr. C Bushell, of Cosgrove, who for many seasons donned the colours of his village football club.

Mr. Bushell who is a married man with one small daughter, has been unable to follow his employment at the Sandpits, at Cosgrove, for nine months owing to ill health. We are pleased to say his health is now improving. 

Between 80 and 100 persons attended the dance, music for which was supplied by the Selmer Band from Hanslope.  A spot competition was won by Miss Langley and Miss Hobson.  Refreshments were served by Miss O Eglesfield, Mesdames C. Evans, A Smith, T. Cummings, and J Lovesey.  The organizer was Mr. G Hickford, who was given much assistance from residents of the village, and his committee comprised Messrs. A. Tompkins, J Lovesey, B Brrown, E Eglesfield, and A Loughrey.

Generous help was given by Cosgrove residents and people from villages and towns in the neighbourhood.  Gifts included refreshments, prizes, donations, and a large iced cake which was won in a competition by Miss R. Hooton.  A box of chocolates was won by Mr. Geary the band’s pianist.

As a result of the effort the helpful sum of £16 2s 6d has been handed to Mr. Bushell, who wishes to thank all for the kindness shown to him.

Cosgrove have Hard Match

Cosgrove, in a rearranged fixture at home, received Fletton’s Sports.  Here this progressive side did well to hold their strong opponents as much as they did.  Although defeated by 7-1, Cosgrove showed mettle.  Of late Fletton’s Sports have had a sequence of wins that has shown them to be a side to be reckoned with.

Football

Cosgrove put in a fine effort at home and with a much strengthen side drew 1-1 with Stony Stratford reserves.  It was a splendid tussle and both sides held out in defensive work, conceding little.  This match, of course, will have to be decided at a later date.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press Saturday 04 December 1937

North Bucks Sheid Game
Cosgrove and Stratford Reserves have to fight again, for the game at Cosgrove ended all square, each side scoring once.

Last week Cosgrove and Stratford Sports’ Res. met in the North Bucks Shield and the result was a draw, but on Saturday when the teams met in the League a very different result was recorded. Stratford were much to the fore and won 8-nil.

A Clear-Cut Win
GOALKEEPER NETS FROM PENALTY SPOT

Buckingham Juniors had an easy win on Saturday when they visited Cosgrove in the North Bucks League (Division II.) They had their full side out for the first time in some weeks and gave a fine show fore and aft. The wind was rather strong and the Juniors faced it the first half. For the first ten minutes Cosgrove made raids on the Juniors’ goal as if they were going to get a large score. Dines, however, broke away and ran through from the half-way line to put the Juniors one up. Cosgrove still continued with their attacks, but Horn was safe. Cosgrove’s forwards were never allowed to settle down and could not make an impression on a strong defence, in which all were prominent. Before half-time the Juniors increased their lead to four through J. Nash, F. Bloxham and Edwards. The Juniors had matters much their own way in the second half. J. Nash got their fifth goal from a long shot, which the goalkeeper stopped but could not hold, and it dropped into the net. Bloxham soon after got another with a shot that dropped over the goalkeeper’s head. Cosgrove tried hard to get a goal, but did not seem to have the final touch. Just before the end Horn, the Juniors’ goalkeeper, was called upon to take a spot kick and he made no mistake, for the ball hit the back of the net with great force. Final: Cosgrove, 0; Buckingham Juniors, 7.

Stratford Reserves Net Eight

Stratford Reserves visited Cosgrove and had little difficulty in winning the match, scoring 8 times to nil.  Stratford were the more experienced players, but despite this fact Cosgrove played up well against them for a young side.

Neutral Ground

Stoney Stratford Reserves met Cosgrove in the replay of their Shield contest game, and after extra time the match ended in a draw of three goals all.  This means that again will have to be played on a neutral ground.  Both sides played well.

Western Games

There were three Western League matches played last Saturday and some exciting football was seen.  Paulerspury absolutely swept the board, scoring eight goals against Cosgrove.  Here again Paulerspury have been team building, and have now a strong eleven operating.  Cosgrove were worthy of something better than a blank score on the run of the game.

Second Division Games

Paulerspury registered the highest total this section by beating the luckless Cosgrove side 8-nil on their own ground.

Western Whispers

Wolverton Congs Reserves entertained Cosgrove, but the Peter’s put up a fine rally.  Jack Hurst figured at centre forward and in his final effort gave Cosgrove the win by one goal to nil.  His work certainly put Cosgrove on form and the defence was a complete stumbling block to the Congs, who while being well represented did not make headway that their opponents found.  The return match this Saturday between the sides will prove who really is on top niche.

A week or so back Cosgrove surprised the Congs’. Reserves by beating them on their own ground. On Saturday, the Congs. played the return game at Cosgrove and took ample revenge for their home defeat by winning five-nil.

Since its inception in 1911, the following teams have held the North Bucks League championship : —-

Football

Cosgrove fielded a good side to meet Stantonbury St Peter’s second eleven last Saturday and they secured the win by 5-3. The match was played upon the Bradwell Road recreation ground.

A real good game took place at Newport, when the athletic entertained Cosgrove, who were able to get the desired lead in a verdict of 3-2.  Plus the two opening league games have certainly made surprises and conjectures for things to come.

League matches this forthcoming Saturday are Cosgrove St Peter’s at home to Newport Athletic, whilst Horwood RAF receive a visit from Wolverton Town. Neither of these clubs are affected by the junior cup games.

Cosgrove were again on top form last Saturday when they entertained Newport Athletic, who also are getting together a useful side and form a worthy opposition.  The score favoured Cosgrove, who won by the margin of four goals to one.

Peter’s League win over Cosgrove

Stantonbury St Peter’s received Cosgrove on Saturday last and registered a North Bucks League win by five goals to two.  In the first half Little opened the scoring for the Peters with a shot which gave the goal keeper no chance. Simms added a second, and from the restart Cosgrove impressed, forcing two quick corners, but the home defence survived the attacks.  Hammond, the Peters leader, registered the third goal, but in a rally Cosgrove reduced the lead with a good goal, the interval score being 3-1 in favour of the Peters.  During the second half Pateman put Peter’s further ahead and after Cosgrove had again reduced the lead, Neil completed the scoring from a corner well-placed by Simms.

Football

The keenest game in the North Bucks league was the meeting of Deanshanger and Cosgrove.  Here a fine battle took place for the points.  Both have good sides and had done well in their previous games.  After a tense struggle the final result was Deanshanger 5, Cosgrove 2.

Football

A meeting of the North Bucks League Football Council was held at The Forester's Arms, New Bradwell. Mr. S. Coles (Chairman) presided, supported Mr. C. H. Scott (Hon. Secretary) and Mr. F. Scott (Berks and Bucks representative). Representatives were present from the following clubs Stantonbury St. Peters, Wolverton Town, Newport Athletic, Olney Town, Deanshanger and Cosgrove St. Peters. The Secretary gave a report of the working of the League to date. No matches had been cancelled and smooth working had been the order. Clubs were reminded that the kick-off from November 1st to Jan. 31st was 2.30 p.m. The funds of the League stood at £40 approx. The draw for the Minor Cup took place with the following result Deanshanger v Olney; Newport Athletic v. Cosgrove Stantonbury and Wolverton Congs. receiving byes.

North Bucks and District Football League

A Council meeting of the North Bucks League took place at their headquarters, the Foresters Arms New Bradwell on Thursday evening 6th December.  Mr S. Coles presided, supported by Mr J. Harding (vice chairman) and Mr. C H Scott (hon Secretary). Clubs represented were Olney, Wolverton Town, Newport Athletic, Cosgrove, and Stantonbury St Peter’s.  An apology was received from Wolverton Congs.  Arising out of the fact that Newport Athletic played unregistered players in their Minor League cup tie with Cosgrove the council agreed the match should be replayed at Cosgrove before 31st December.

Football Cancellations

Wolverton Congs cancelled their League game with Cosgrove last Saturday owing to an inability to procure a ground.  For the first time this year widespread flooding of the Meadows occurred in the district and the water certainly put out of action the Newport road recreation ground and also the Peters [Stantonbury] new pitch.  It is a long time since the water was so high in the Meadows at New Bradwell.

Football

A Council meeting of the North Bucks and District Football League took place at The Foresters’ Arms. New Bradwell, on Thursday last (Jan. 3rd). Mr. S. Coles (Chairman) presided, supported by Mr. C. H. Scott (Hon. Secretary). Clubs represented were Wolverton Town, Wolverton Congs., Cosgrove, Newport and Stantonbury. Explanations regarding cancellation of matches were accepted with the proviso that games should be refixed as early as possible. The draw for the Minor Cup semi-final games was made by representatives of Wolverton Town and Newport Athletic with the following result Stantonbury St. Peters v. Wolverton Congs ; Cosgrove St. Peters v. Deanshanger Athletic. These semi-finals are to be played before the end of February. The Minor Cup Final has been fixed for March 16th which is an open date in the League. The arrangements as to ground, etc., will be made later.

Early Snatch Victory

Cosgrove captured the first North Bucks League point this season from the Wolves, and in the park too!  Everyone who saw the game gave credit to the South Northants village side for their plucky display.  Playing strongly at the end of the game, Cosgrove nearly snatched a victory.  It was singular that both sides netted the opening goal from the penalty spot, Cosgrove scoring first through Evans and Eales equalising.  Following ding dong play Wolverton took the lead through Morley and Castle equalized the score before the interval.

There was no further scoring during the second half.  Result: Wolverton Town 2 Cosgrove 2

Sid Ratledge, a former Wolves player and prolific scorer, lead to the village side, and still retains his old dash.  It was chiefly through his determined efforts are kept Cosgrove going so well.  G. Dicks, recently demobbed, once again donned a Wolves jersey.

Football

By defeating Cosgrove by five goals to three the Wolves passed comfortably into the next round of the Stantonbury Hospital cup.  Again conditions were far from ideal, a heavy ground, a biting wind, and a snowstorm making efforts to play football difficult.  Class and stamina was an asset to the Wolves and this was predominant in the second half, and Cosgrove were tired and outplayed.

In the village side Castle, the young right winger, has a touch of class about him and should be in better football.

Football

What!  No umbrellas, a good ladies of Cosgrove?  I was agreeably surprised to find no parasol wagging on the touchline, as I understood that umbrella wagging was famous at Cosgrove.  However, ladies, give credit where due -  you did turn out and good numbers, to see your side beat the Wolves 2 - 1, and they fully deserved their win.  The game was played under ideal conditions and the match was fast, interesting and humorous for the touchline spectator.

Both sides played good football, but to me Cosgrove appeared to pull that little extra out where necessary.  Ratledge opened the scoring with a picture goal.  Morley equalized shortly after the interval and Cosgrove scored the winner 15 minutes from time.

League’s Composition

The first division of the league was agreed to as follows: —Winslow, Towcester. Stony Stratford, Potterspury, Deanshanger, Bletchley Sports, Bletchley L.M.S., Olney, Yardley, Newport Athletic; proviso, Wolverton Town and Buckingham Town.
Division 2: Flettons, Bletchley L.M.S., Paulerspury, Old Bradwell, Stony Stratford Res., New Bradwell Corinthians, Stantonbury Res., Olney Res., Newport Athletic Res., Towcester Res., Cosgrove; proviso, Bletchley Res.
The Secretary was granted the usual honorarium and was decided he should again revert to the telephone so that out-of-town clubs could get ready access when required. Thanks were expressed to Mr. and Mrs. Jones for their kindness to the League in granting free use of rooms during the past season and providing facilities for meetings.

The Wolverton Hospital Cup. The following teams have been invited: Bletchley L.M.S., Stony Stratford Sports, Deanshanger, Cosgrove St. Peters, Stantonbury St, Peters, Olney Town and Wolverton Town. The first round ties will be played during October.

Eight Clubs Wish to Join New Youth League

Already eight clubs have signified their desire to join the proposed north bucks use minor football league which it is hoped to start on the third Saturday in October.

The clubs that have applied for admission are Bletchley Boys’ Brigade; Bletchley Barn Boys; Buckingham Athletic; Stony Stratford Scouts; New Bradwell Corinthian Minors; North Crawley Juniors; Cosgrove Minors and Stony Stratford Sports Minors. 

Other probable applicants are awaiting results of club meetings and the dates of application has been extended to September.

Cosgrove 0 Old Bradwell 5

Evenly matched in the first half and with no score at the interval the game at Cosgrove developed in Old Bradwell’s favour after resumption and they scored five goals through N. Chapman (3) and J Mills (2) without reply.  The visitors had a strong defence which kept the Cosgrove forwards subdued.

Cosgrove were represented by W Brown; E Noble, D Brown; H. Cummings, H Smith, J Shervington; N Tapp, S Nicholls, D Tapp, L. Hill, F. Barby.

New Bradwell Corinthians 7 Cosgrove 0

The Corinthians opened their home programme with a good victory over a more usable Cosgrove 11.  The home side were positionally superior and had an outstanding player in “Bassy” Mills who without scoring, was the schemer in attack.

Cosgrove forwards tried hard against a resolute defence, but failed to score.  The Corinthians held an interval lead of 5 - 0 and the final score would have been larger if the forwards had not kept the ball in close.  Scorers were Little (3) Bardell (2) and Greenwood (2).

High Scoring !
Second Division games in the North Bucks League produced a crop of goals and it is evident that many teams lack experience and are still in the experimental stage. Bletchley Town Res. led the way with 10 against Newport Ath. Res., who were beaten 10 —3. Towcester Res. got eight without reply against Flettons and Paulerspury who registered eight against Stantonbury's one at Bradwell, did extremely well. New Bradwell Cor. defeated Cosgrove 7-nil and Old Bradwell beat Olney Reserves 3-nil.

ATHLETIC NOTES AND NEWS
By The Swan

There was great rejoicing in the Athletic camp last week-end when a grand double was brought off. Both points were bought back from Middleton Cheney in the Brackley and District League and the Minor team gained two points from Steeple Claydon in their first league game. This was a great start for the lads, many of whom were making their first appearance in league football. The coming season is going to be a very interesting one for them, especially now the fixtures have come to hand in the North Bucks Youth League. This will provide another sixteen games, in addition to the ones in the Aylesbury and District Minor League and the Berks and Bucks Minor Cup. Transport expenses will be very heavy, but the Club officials are doing all they possibly can to foot the bill and on last Saturday’s fine performance it will be well worth the effort.
It is more than gratifying to see these lads so keen. They will certainly be able to look forward to some grand games when they meet such teams as Stony Stratford, Bletchley Scouts, Stantonbury. New Bradwell Corinthians, Bletchley Boys Club, Bletchley Boys Brigade, Cosgrove, North Crawley, who make up the North Bucks Youth League for the coming season.
The next game for the Minors will be Saturday next when they travel to Waddesdon in the Aylesbury Minor League.
On the Athletic’s fine showing at Middleton Cheney, there is no doubt that very strong side has been got together, and bringing both points away with them was good work. Congratulations came from Northamptonshire officials who were at the match. A large crowd watched the home team and they very much appreciated the fine display of football and sportsmanship shown by both teams.

MINOR FOOTBALL
IN NORTH BUCKS

A Minor and Youth Section of the North Bucks Football League was formed at a meeting held at the Foresters Arms. New Bradwell. Clubs entering the league number —as follows: Buckingham Athletic, Bletchley Boys’ Brigade, Bletchley Barn Boys. Cosgrove Minors, Fenny Scouts, New Bradwell Corinthians, North Crawley Juniors. Stantonbury St. Peters and Stony Stratford Sports. The subscription and entrance fee is 10s., whilst registration fees for players were fixed at 6d. per member. After discussion a fee of 3s. 6d. plus travelling expenses was suggested for referees controlling the matches.
The date fixed to meet Aylesbury League Minors in the County Inter-Youth Match was October 19th. A trial match has been fixed at Bletchley on Saturday, Oct. 19th. Each club are forwarding players’ names and a selection committee will pick 22 players and from these lads the final choice will be made. The meeting then adjourned for fixtures. Mr. S. Coles (Chairman of the League) presided and he was supported by Mr. C. H. Scott (Secretary) and Mr. F. Scott (Berks and Bucks representative). Representatives from the Minor League will attend the monthly council meeting. A feature of the meeting was the youngsters making their fixtures and thus being schooled into organized football for the first time by older members of the League.

Cosgrove maintained an unbeaten record in the Western Section of Division II by beating Thornborough 6-nil.

Flettons 2 Cosgrove 6

Cosgrove caused a surprise by scoring both their first goal and a deserved win at Flettons.  As the interval they led by four clear goals, scored by Tapp (2) and Cummings (2).  Flettons improved in the second half, when H Smith, Cosgrove’s right half, was injured, and scored twice, but Cummings scored again and Kightley, the visitors’ full back, made a total six with a shot from the halfway line.  Meakins, demobbed from the Navy, proved a reliable goalkeeper for Cosgrove, whose utility player, L Hill, was at right back.

Cosgrove’s team was: E Meakins; L. Hill, T Kightley; H Smith, A Castle, S. Griffiths; D Waters, D. Brown, A Cummings, S. Nicholls.

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 12 October 1946

North Bucks League Games
Fletton’s were beaten at home by Cosgrove 6-2.

ATHLETIC F.C. NOTES by “Swan” [Buckingham Athletics]

Today (Saturday) our North Bucks side have one of their hardest games of the season when they visit the undefeated Cosgrove. This side is reputed to be the strongest in the league and we must expect very strong opposition. We shall, however, be out to make amends for our last week’s lapse and with a strong selected side hope at least to secure a point.

In Division II
Cosgrove gained their first points when they recorded a 5-2 home victory over Stantonbury Reseves.

Old Bradwell 2 Cosgrove 0

Old Bradwell kept up their good record in the League with a deserved win over Cosgrove.  There was no scoring in the first half, when conditions made the going heavy, but in the second half goals from Young and N Chapman gave Old Bradwell victory.  Cosgrove were well served by their goalkeeper, but their forwards were given little opportunity by the home defence.

Cosgrove 0 Stony Stratford Reserves 4

With four of their regular players injured, Cosgrove could not hold Stony Stratford’s 100 per cent record reserve side, and was soundly defeated by 4 - 0.  The Stony team revealed good football and with reasonable luck appear as early championship favourites.  The goals were scored by H. Dickens, L Reynolds, C. Robinson, and R Smith.

Cosgrove: F Meakins; H Smith, G Freestone, L Hill, J. Hurst, A Castle; B. Griffiths, R Coles, D Tapp, H. Cummings, J Shervington.

Cosgrove Minors 3 Fenny Scouts 2

Cosgrove had the first half advantage of a strong wind and were three up at the interval, their scorers being Barby, Alderman, and F Hill.  Fenny Scouts were the heavier side and showed up well on resuming, but the youthful home defence kept the score down to two goals.  Cosgrove Minors are probably the youngest side in the Minor League, the average age being 14 to 15 years, and on Saturday one member of that team was only 13. 

Cosgrove: J Shervington; E. Gayton, B Grant; G. Griffiths, N Tapp, R Gallop; F Hill, E Alderman, F Barby, J Loughrey, D. Hillyer.

Cosgrove Minors 2 Bletchley Barn Boys 3

The smaller Cosgrove boys were two goals ahead at the interval, but the rally in the second half brought Bletchley victory, although a draw would have been a fairer result.  For the third successive match no official referee arrived, and the conduct of the visiting side aroused comment from spectators.  F Hill scored for Cosgrove after 5 minutes.

Cosgrove 3 Bletchley Boys’ Brigade 1

Cosgrove fulfilled their minor league game although unable to send a team to play Bletchley Reserves in Division II.  In spite of very heavy going both sides played a keen, clean game, and the visitors were ahead after five minutes.  Barby opened the home side’s account after ten minutes in the second half, and F Hill added the second.  The third goal came from D. Lyman, the home side’s 13 year old reserve.  D Lines netted a further goal, but the point was disallowed.

Special praise was given to the Boys’ Brigade little goalkeeper, who although covered in mud and paddling in it, he kept a smile on his face and played a tireless game.

The Cosgrove side was: J Shervington; L. Lyman, A Grant; K. Griffiths, Brown, B Alderman; D. Hillyer, J Loughrey, F. Barby, D. Lyman, F Hill.

Cosgrove 0 Towcester 3

Owing to the bad conditions of the ground, good football at Cosgrove was impossible, although the game was free from any infringements.  Towcester took the lead after 15 minutes and afterwards the home forwards did everything but score.  Further goals to the visitors came from a penalty and R Pickles.

Cosgrove : J Shervington; Ratcliffe, G Freestone; R. Griffiths, M. Parris, H Smith; E Tack, H. Cummings, T Kightley, R Coles, L Hill.

Cosgrove 7 Newport Athletic Reserves 3

The Cosgrove pitch was again far from satisfactory on Saturday.  D Brown opened the scoring for the home side after ten minutes and added a second before a penalty for the visitors was converted.  Further goals for Cosgrove were scored in the first half by Griffiths, from a corner from Brown, and the home centre forward, H. Cummings (2).  Cummings completed his hat trick on resuming and scored a fourth goal later for Cosgrove’s seventh.  In a late rally the visitors centre forward netted twice.

Cosgrove: J Shervington; H Smith, G Freestone; A Castle, M. Parris, R. Griffiths; W. Ratcliffe, E Meakins, H. Cummings, T Kightley, D. Brown.

Cosgrove gathered two very welcome points against Newport Ath. Reserves on their own ground.

Cosgrove Minors 0 New Bradwell Minors 1

New Bradwell held their position much better than the smaller Cosgrove side and after pressing for two chances opened the score and had the better of the play.  They would have scored more but for a fine goal keeping display by Shervington.  The whole of the Corinthians team played well and their goals came from Greenwood (3), Wills, and Clarridge.

Cosgrove : J Shervington: H Grant, E Alderman; K. Griffiths, D Lownes, E Gayton; D. Hillier, J Loughrey, F Barby, L. Lyman, F Hill.

Cosgrove 3 Paulerspury 6

The pitch at Cosgrove on Saturday was mud bound, but both sides enjoyed a good, clean game.  Cosgrove were the first to score, Ratcliffe beating Dunkley following a corner.  Scott equalized and the sides were level at the interval.  D Brown put the home team ahead on resuming, but K. Sheldon equalised with a smart header.  A penalty against Cosgrove put them in arrears and Paulerspury eventually took the score to 6 - 2 before Castle scored a third after good work by Kightley.

Two of Paulerspury’s players appeared for Cosgrove last season, R Dunkley and Sheldon, the goalkeeper putting up a good display when Cosgrove beat Wolverton last season.

Cosgrove: J Shervington; H Smith, G Freestone; A Castle, M. Parris, R. Griffiths; J Meakins, L Hill, W. Ratcliffe, T Kightley, D. Brown.

In Division II. Of four games down for decision in Division II of the North Bucks League, only one was played the others being cancelled for a variety of reasons. The only one played was that between Cosgrove and Paulerspury and in this nine goals were scored, Paulerspury claiming six of these.

A Victory At Last! In the Minor Section. North Crawley gained their first victory of the season when they beat Cosgrove 3-nil. This victory should encourage these boys who have suffered a long series of heavy defeats.

Cosgrove 5 Buckingham 0

Although Cosgrove fielded three reserves in their minor game day they took command at the start and scored after 20 minutes through A Bull, followed by a further goal from Loughrey following a free kick.  Buckingham came more into the game, but a good display of goalkeeping by Shervington kept them out.  In the second half the Cosgrove forwards kept up the pressure and Lyman, their 14 year old centre forward, scored a hat trick.  A good team game was witnessed by the very excited crowd.

Cosgrove: J Shervington; B Grant, E Alderman; K. Griffiths, M. Tapp, J Loughrey; R Gallop, P Brown, L. Lyman, A Bull, F Hill.

Making History

Cosgrove netted 14 goals on Saturday last in their League Game against Olney Reserves, who replied with one goal.  As one interested supporter of the club said, “We have made history today.”  Is this the highest score made by this club, I wonder?

Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press  Saturday 29 March 1947

Only two games were played in Division II of the North Bucks League. Cosgrove put up the biggest score of the day in defeating Olney Reserves 14 —1.

North Bucks League - Stony Stratford 2 Cosgrove 2

On Thursday evening Stony Stratford Reserves entertained Cosgrove and were fortunate to share the points.  In a game in which little constructive football was played, too many free kicks were in evidence, and the ball found touch too often.  Reynolds gave Stony an early lead, but Cosgrove scored two good goals for an interval lead.  In the second half, after a Cosgrave back had punched off the line, E Smith equalised.

Stoney Stratford Minors 3 Cosgrove 3

In the Minor League match on Wednesday, 9th April a poor game was witnessed, the standard of football not reaching that expected even for a Minor game.  Stony, after being two goals down, allowed themselves to get rattled.

After Cosford had saved a penalty kick Cosgrove scrambled home a goal, and shortly afterwards their outside left scored with a splendid shot.  Stony attacked, and Stones reduced the lead, and Russell was fortunate in equalising five minutes before the interval, the goalkeeper failing to hold a hard drive.

In the second half Stony were the superior side and three quarters of the play was in the Cosgrove half.  Notwithstanding this, not one decent shot of any note was put in.  Half backs and forwards practically fell over themselves in the penalty area, but the finishing was poor.  From a breakaway Cosgrove restored their lead, and in another goal mouth melee Robinson equalled the scores again.

In Division II In the second division of the North Bucks League, Stratford Reserves look to be certain leaders. On Saturday they scored a decisive victory over New Bradwell by 8—2, and followed this up on Wednesday night by defeating Towcester Reserves 2-nil. Their nearest rivals, Paulerspury, were meanwhile losing at home to the lowly Cosgrove side who won 3 —2.

North Bucks Minor League. At a fixture meeting of the North Bucks Minor League on Wednesday, it was revealed that nine clubs will compete. They are : Buckingham Town. Buckingham Athletic, Bletchley B.B.. Bletchley Youth Club. Wolverton Town, Old Bradwell United, Bradwell St. Peters. North Crawley, Cosgrove St. Peters.

Cosgrove 6, Old Stratford 0

Four goals ahead in the first half, Cosgrove had an easy task against their neighbours, Old Stratford, on Saturday. F Cummings opened the scoring, Herbert broke through for the second, and A Castle scored two very good goals, the first with a long shot and the second direct from a corner. Mallers, in goal, was outstanding in the visiting team. D Brown cut in from the left wing to score the fifth goal and F Herbert scored the sixth.

Cosgrove: J Shervington; H Smith. G Freestone; A Castle, A Bushell, L Markham; E Meakins, F Herbert, H Cummings, T Kightley, D Brown.

ATHLETIC F.C. NOTES by “Swan” [Buckingham]

Cosgrove 6 Towcester Res 2

After Towcester had done the early pressing Cosgrove settled down and T Kightley scored two good goals, Cummings netted a third and Kightley, who was outstanding, completed his hat trick. Keeping up the pressure Cosgrove brought their first half total to six with a goal from Cummings and a cross shot from Nightingale. The second half saw Cosgrove taking things easy and Towcester twice reduced the lead. A Castle took two penalties for the home side in the second period but both were saved by an outstanding goalkeeper.

Cosgrove : J Shervington. H Smith, G Freestone, A Castle, L Markham, D Brown; E Meakins, F Herbert, H Cummings, T Kightley, L Nightingale.

Cosgrove maintained an unbeaten record in the Western Section of Division II by beating Thornborough 6-nil.

Division II Western

Cosgrove 6 Thornborough 0

In winning their fourth consecutive league game Cosgrove did everything but score in the first half against Thornborough. The visitors’ centre half gave a fine performance and was the mainstay of his team. Cummings opened the scoring for Cosgrove in the second half and added a second soon afterwards. Nightingale scored the third with a fine shot and Bushell followed up a weak clearance to add a fourth. Further goals for the home side came from Cummings and Herbert. Kightley and Castle were outstanding in the home side.

Cosgrove : J Shervington; R Coles, D Brown;  A Castle, A Bushell, L Markham; E Meakins, F Herbert, H Cummings, T Kightley, L Nightingale.

Division II (West)

Back Row: John Berrill, Arnold Croxall, Reg Waite, John Louchrey, Pat Hickford, Les Lyman, Tom Booth, Roy Mosley, Colin Bushell, Jack Taylor, Harry Cummings Front Row: Jerry Smyth, Brian Webb, Derrick Cannings, Captain Atkinson, Francis (Buddy) Hill, Keith Davis