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1981-82 South East Counties League (Seniors)
New Intake
Tony Cottee, George Parris, Greg Campbell, Gerhardt Ampofo, Alan Dickens, Warren Donald
NORWICH CITY
Vhadwell Heath
1 - 1 (Reader [pen])
29 August 1981
Vaughan, Burns M., Dudley T. (Skinner), Reader, Ampofo C., Wall, Charlton, Dickens, Campbell, Cottee, Donald
The opening match of the season produced a draw for our under-18 side. They were somewhat surprisingly held to 1-1 by Norwich City, who put UD a good performance at Chadwell Heath on Aug. 29. We included a couple of newcomers - Tony Dudley and Andy Skinner - who each played one half. Wayne Reader was our scorer from a penalty-kick
CHARLTON ATHLETIC
Eltham
2 - 2 (Charlton, Donald [pen])
5 September 1981
Vaughan, Wilson, Burns, Donald, Ampofo C., Ampofo G., Charlton, Dickens, Cottee, Campbell, Parris
All four goals at Eltham were scored in the first half. Charlton Athletic twice held the lead, but their counters were levelled by new apprentice Alfie Charlton and Warren Donald (who converted a penalty-kick). The second half remained interesting despite the lack of goals, but in general the defences had taken the measure of their opposition.
ORIENT
Chadwell Heath
3 - 2 (Charlton, Cottee, Parris)
12 September 1981
Hunter, Reader, Cowell (Burns M.), Donald, Ampofo G., McPherson, Charlton (Wright), Dickens, Cottee, Campbell, Parris
Our home fixture v Orient at Chadwell Heath produced five goals. The Hammers took a two-goal lead before the interval, but although Orient reduced the arrears we recovered the margin with a further goal. The O's were by no means out of the game, and netted again before the end to maintain interest until the final whistle. Our scorers were Alfie Charlton, Tony Cottee and George Parns.
CHELSEA
Chadwell Heath
0 - 1
19 September 1981
Vaughan, Burns, Cowell (Tuck), Donald, Ampofo C., Ampofo G., Charlton (Wright), Reader, Campbell, Matthews, Parris
Chelsea won at Chadwell Heath by the only goal of the match, scored in the first half. It was a victory which they possibly did not deserve on the balance of the exchanges, but could be summed up by the fact that the West Londoners capitalised on that chance whilst we missed all ours.
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR : SECL Cup (First Round)
Chadwell Heath
7 - 2 (Parris 2, Ampofo, Cottee, Dickens, McPherson, Schiavi)
26 September 1981
Vaughan, Burns, Cowell, Donald, Ampofo C., McPherson, Wright, Dickens, Cottee, Parris, Schiavi (Ampofo G.)
The under-18's fixture at Chadwell Heath was a First Round tie in the Division I Cup (of which we are the holders). Spurs provided the opposition, and equalised Tony Cot-tee's opening goal, but they were in arrears at half-time through a further counter by Keith McPherson. We then added to our score through Chris Ampofo and Mark Schiavi before the visitors netted again, but three more goals by Alan Dickens and George Parris (two) completed the 7-2 rout in our favour.
PORTSMOUTH
Hilsea
3 - 0 (Campbell, Wilson, Wright)
3 October 1981
Hunter, Reader, Cowell, Donald, Baker, Ampofo G., Wright, Dickens, Cottee (Wilson), Campbell, Parris
All three goals in the away match v Portsmouth were scored after the interval. Gregory Campbell, Alfie Wright and Paul Wilson netted in turn, and we ended comfortable winners. It was a physical game; Pompey had a player sent off and some booked, but the Hammers maintained a clean sheet in that respect.
LUTON TOWN : Southern Junior Floodlit Cup (First Rd)
Upton Park
1 - 0 (Cottee)
5 October 1981
Vaughan
Reader
Cowell
Donald
Ampofo C.
McPherson
Wright
Dickens
Campbell (Cottee)
Parris (Ampofo G.)
Schiavi
Tony Cottee came on as substitute midway through the second half of our First Round tie against Luton Town at Upton Park and he scored the only goal of the match.
Both teams had earlier opportunities to gain a lead, but in the end the Hammers beat the Hatters.
We are now away to Oxford United or Derby County in the Second Round.
CRYSTAL PALACE
Mitcham
6 - 0 (Campbell 2, Cottee 2, Dickens 2)
10 October 1981
Vaughan, Reader, Cowell, Warmington, Ampofo C., McPherson, Wright, Dickens, Campbell, Cottee, Parris
Crystal Palace fielded a very young side against us at Mitcham. It was no match for our XI which included nine apprentices, and the Hammers won easily by 6-0. Nevertheless, goals are goals, whatever the opposition, and it was a pleasant change to see chances being taken instead of missed. Three players each scored twice - Gregory Campbell, Tony Cottee and Alan Dickens.
QUEENS PARK RANGERS
Chadwell Heath
2 - 1 (Campbell, Cottee)
17 October 1981
Hunter, Reader, Parris, Donald, Ampofo G., Cowell, Wright, Dickens, Campbell, Cottee, Schiavi
The match against Queens Park Rangers was due to be played on Rangers' ground, but was switched to Chadwell Heath. Gregory Campbell opened the score, but the opposition made it one apiece before the interval. Then we missed a penalty, but Tony Cottee scored the winner for us about a quarter-hour from the end.
FULHAM
Chadwell Heath
7 - 0 (Cottee 3, Campbell 2, Schiavi 2)
24 October 1981
Hunter, Reader, Parris, Donald, Ampofo C., Ampofo G., Wright (McNeil N.), Dickens, Cottee, Campbell, Schiavi
REPORT:
DERBY COUNTY : Southern Junior Floodlight Cup (Second Round)
Baseball Ground
1 - 1 (Wright)
28 October 1981
Vaughan, Reader, Parris, Donald, Ampofo C., McPherson, Wright, Dickens, Campbell, Cottee, Schiavi
Our endeavours to repeat last season's success in reaching the Final of this competition have met with stern opposition so far in the current campaign.
A single goal against Luton Town saw us through the First Round in a home lie. and the Second Round visit to the Baseball Ground on Oct. 28 ended with Derby County forcing a 1-1 draw.
Alfie Wright netted our goal in the first half, but the young Rams fought back well and an equaliser after the interval brought them a deserved second chance to make progress. From our viewpoint it was a good ending to an average performance.
SOUTHEND UNITED
Roots Hall
5 - 1 (Campbell, Cottee, Donald [pen], Dickens, Schiavi)
31 October 1981
Vaughan, Reader, Parris, Donald, Ampofo C., McPherson, Wright, Dickens, Cottee, Campbell, Schiavi
We fielded a full side of apprentices against Southend United at Roots Hall, and received a first-half shock when the Shrimpers went a goal up. The Hammers recovered their equilibrium after the interval, and a goal each from Gregory Campbell, Tony Cottee, Warren Donald (a penalty), Alan Dickens and Mark Schiavi brought a 5-1 victory to keep our team at the top of the table.
GILLINGHAM
Chadwell Heath
1 - 0 (Parris)
7 November 1981
Vaughan, Reader, Parris, Dickens, Ampofo C., Ampofo G., Wright, Donald, Cottee, Campbell (McNeil), Schiavi
Gillingham made us fight hard for two points at Chadwell Heath. They held out for a goalless first half, but George Parris got the decisive counter to leave us one ahead at full time. It should have been 2-0, but for a decision that mystified many of those present; we successfully converted a penalty, but the goal was disallowed as an opponent had encroached into the penalty area ; the kick was re-taken, but the 'keeper saved the second attempt.
FULHAM : SECL Cup (Second Round)
Roehampton
4 - 1 (Cottee 2, Dickens, Wright)
14 November 1981
Vaughan, Reader, Cowell, Donald, Ampofo C., Ampofo G., Wright, Dickens, Cottee, Parris, Schiavi
A very convincing win last Saturday put us into-' the Semi-Final of the Division One Cup, of which we are the holders. The victims on this occasion were Fulham, who we defeated by 4-1 on their own ground at Roehampton. After taking the lead early on, we conceded a dubious penalty that enabled the Cottagers to draw level. However, the Hammers went in front again before half-time, and added a further couple in the second half to win 4-1. Our scorers were Tony Cottee (2), Alan Dickens and Alfie Wright
DERBY COUNTY : SJFC (Second Round Replay)
Upton Park
6 - 0 (Cottee 3, Campbell, Donald, Schiavi)
17 November 1981
Vaughan
Reader
Parris
Donald
Ampofo C.
McPherson
Wright
Dickens
Cottee
Campbell
Schiavi
The score in our Second Round replay v Derby County at Upton Park was a surprise insofar that the Rams had held us to a 1-1 draw at the Baseball Ground. In fact, the issue was virtually settled by half-time and it was more-or-less a question of how many the Hammers would eventually total.
Our youngters settled for a six-nil margin, five being netted before the interval. After Warren Donald had opened the score with a great shot, Tony Cottee completed a hat-trick in 13 minutes; five minutes before half-time Gregory Campbell headed the fifth. Mark Schiavi hit the woodwork before making it six, County's nearest to scoring a consolation was when they hit the bar during the second half.
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Cheshunt
1 - 3 (Cottee)
21 November 1981
Vaughan, Reader, Parris, Donald, Ampofo C., McPherson, Wright, Dickens, Cottee, Campbell (Matthews), Schiavi
The match against Spurs at Cheshunt went our way up to half-time, as Tony Cottee's goal gave us an interval lead. However, the home side put on a lot of pressure in the second half, and eventually won by 3-1. Each team was at full-strength, as neither club had a Reserve Team fixture that day.
IPSWICH TOWN
Chadwell Heath
0 - 2
28 November 1981
Vaughan, Reader, Cowell (Wall), Donald, Ampofo C., Ampofo G., Matthews, Dickens, Cottee, Parris, Walsh
It was unfortunate that injuries and Reserve Team calls left us with a team below full strength for the match at Chadwell Heath against Ipswich Town. The Hammers fought well enough, but the Blues scored one each side of the interval to improve their position and topple us from the top of the table. A pleasing feature was that Robert Wall came on for the last half-hour to make his first appearance of the season, following a couple of leg operations; he came through the test in a satisfactory manner.
WATFORD
Woodside Stadium
1 - 1 (Campbell)
5 December 1981
Vaughan, Reader, Wall, Donald, Ampofo C., Ampofo G., Matthews (McNeil), Wilson, Cottee, Campbell, Parris
After two successive defeats. West Ham faced an uphil! battle when they trailed to a Robert Wall own goal inside the first minute of Saturday's Division One South East Counties League visit to Watford. They turned round stii! behind, but on the hour a fiercely driven Wayne Reader free-kick from the right saw Greg Campbell smartly get in front of the home defence to grab a fine equaliser.
ORIENT : FA Youth Cup (Second Round)
Upton Park
4 - 0 (Donald 2 [1 pen], Campbell, Schiavi)
7 December 1981
Vaughan
Reader
Parris
Donald
Ampofo C.
McPherson
Wright
Dickens
Cottee
Campbell
Schiavi
REPORT:
NORWICH CITY
Trowse
2 - 2 (Cottee, Donald)
2 January 1982
Hunter, Reader, Wall, Donald (Wright), Ampofo C., McPherson, Dickens, Parris, Campbell (McNeil), Cottee, Schiavi
REPORT:
BIRMINGHAM CITY : FA Youth Cup (Third Round)
St Andrews
1 - 2 (Donald)
6 January 1982
Vaughan
Reader
Wall
Donald
McPherson
Ampofo C.
Wright
Dickens
Campbell
Cottee
Schiavi
Our under-18's received a curt dismissal from the competition which they won last season, as Birmingham City knocked them out in the Third Round by a 2 -1 victory at St. Andrew's.
The home sided put on a resolute display, and at the end we were somewhat disappointed that our own performance was rather below par. All the goals came in the second halt". ours being netted by Warren Donald
SHEWSBURY TOWN : SJFC (Third Round)
Upton Park
3 - 1 (Cottee 2, Campbell)
20 January 1982
Vaughan
Reader
Parris
Donald
McPherson
Wall
Wright
Dickens
Cottee
Campbell (McNeil)
Schiavi
Shrewsbury Town put up a good fight against us in the Third Round (Quarter-Final) the match having been postponed for a week due to the pitch being unfit.
Tony Cottee opened our account, but the Shrews equalised with a near-post deflection following a corner-kick. However, Gregory Campbell made it 2-1 in our favour before the interval, and Cottee settled the issue after half-time with his second counter. At the finish, the margin in our favour might have been greater.
We are at home in the Semi-Final to either Southampton or Leicester City; their first meeting at The Dell ended in a goalless draw.
The other Semi - Final will he between Birmingham City and Aston Villa (last season's winners)
CHELSEA
Harlington
3 - 0 (Cottee, Parris, Wall)
23 January 1982
Vaughan, Reader, Parris, Wilson, Baker, Wall, Wright, Dickens, Cottee, McNeil, Schiavi
The under-18's were much too strong for the Chelsea team in the match at Harlington, winning comfortably by 3-0. Our half-time lead was due to a goal by Robert Wall, Tony Cottee and George Parris adding two after the interval.
PORTSMOUTH
Chadwell Heath
3 - 1 (Cottee, Donald [pen], McNeil)
30 January 1982
Vaughan, Wall, Parris, Donald, Ampofo C., Baker, Wright, Dickens, Cottee, McNeil, Schiavi
Our
ORIENT
Wanstead
7 - 2 (McNeil 3, Ampofo, Donald, Dickens, Parris)
2 February 1982
Vaughan, Reader, Wall, Donald, Ampofo C., Baker, Wright, Dickens, McNeil (Wilson), Parris (Skinner), Schiavi
The re-arranged away fixture v Orient ended in a very easy victory for the Hammers. The half-time score was five-nil in our favour and we added a couple more before the O's got two late consolation goals to make the final count 7-2. Nigel McNeil hit a hat-trick, and one each was scored by Chris Ampofo, Warren Donald, Alan Dickens and George Parris.
CRYSTAL PALACE
Chadwell Heath
5 - 2 (Cottee 2, Donald, McNeil, [og])
6 February 1982
Vaughan, Warmington (Hills), Reader, Donald, Ampofo C., Ampofo G., Wright, Dickens, Cottee, McNeil (Walsh), Schiavi
The under-18's have really been getting among the goals in recent engagements, and they netted another five last Saturday v Crystal Palace at Chadwell Heath. Only one was scored before half-time, and that came through a defender putting in an own goal following a corner. However, Tony Cottee (two), Nigel McNeil and Warren Donald added to our total after the interval. Palace also responded nobly, and scored twice to play their part in an interesting encounter, with the final count 5-2 in our favour.
ARSENAL
London Colney
1 - 0 (Cottee)
9 February 1982
Vaughan, Reader, Parris, Donald, Ampofo G., McPherson, Wright, Dickens, Cottee, McNeil, Schiavi
Although the Hammers only scored once at London Colney last Tuesday morning, it was sufficient to take both points from Arsenal. Tony Cottee put us ahead in the first half - the margin might have been greater - but our youngsters defended well in the second half against the wind.
QUEENS PARK RANGERS
Loftus Road
2 - 2 (Ampofo, Cottee)
13 February 1982
Vaughan, Reader, Ampofo G., Donald, Ampofo C., McPherson, Wright, Dickens, Cottee, McNeil (Wilson), Schiavi
REPORT:
FULHAM
Roehampton
10 - 0 (Campbell 3, Cottee 2, Ampofo C., Dickens, Reader, Wilson, [og])
20 February 1982
Vaughan, Reader, Wall, Dickens, Ampofo C., Ampofo G., Parris, Campbell, Cottee, Wilson, Tuck
REPORT:
SOUTHEND UNITED
Chadwell Heath
2 - 0 (Amppofo, Cottee)
27 February 1982
Vaughan, Warmington, Cowell, Skinner, Ampofo C., Baker, Wright, Wilson, Cottee, Campbell, Reader
Our under-18's were not over-impressive last Saturday, but eventually gained both points after a goalless first half against foot-of-the-table Southend United. Tony Cottee continued his heavy scoring by netting his 23rd Senior Division goal of the season, and Chris Ampofo later added our second. The 2-0 victory put us in first place, though Q.P.R. have games in hand.
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Chadwell Heath
4 - 0 (Campbell, Cottee, Parris, Wilson)
4 March 1982
Vaughan, Reader, Wall, Wilson P., Ampofo C., McPherson, Wright, Dickens, Cottee, Campbell, Parris
The match v Spurs played at Chadwell Heath on Thursday 4 March ended 4-0 in our favour. The Hammers scored only once in the first half, but were completely on top after the interval, so the margin was not flattering,. One goal each was netted by Tony Cottee, George Parris, Gregory Campbell and Paul Wilson.
SOUTHAMPTON : SJFC (Semi-Final)
Upton Park
4 - 0 (Campbell 2, Donald [pen], Wright)
9 March 1982
Vaughan
Reader
Wall
Donald
Ampofo C.
McPherson
Wright
Dickens
Cottee
Campbell
Parris
The Southern Junior Floodlit Cup Semi-Final v Southampton at Upton Park was more-or-less decided by half-time. Warren Donald opened the count by converting a penalty, Gregory Campbell made it two and Alfie Wright put us three ahead with a delightful chip shot over the 'keeper. That interval margin proved too much for the Saints, and victory was made more pronounced as Campbell headed his second after a one-two move with Tony Cottee. Hammers 4, Saints 0.
IPSWICH TOWN
Portman Road
2 - 0 (Campbell, Cottee)
20 March 1982
Vaughan, Reader, Ampofo G., Donald (Skinner), Ampofo C., McPherson, Wright (Schiavi), Dickens, Cottee, Campbell, Parris
The performance against Ipswich Town at Portman Road by our youngsters was first-class, and the final score of 2-0 brought a lot of satisfaction. Gregory Campbell put us ahead in the first minute, and by coincidence Tony Cottee netted our second just after the second half started. Mark Schiavi went on part-way through the game to have a test following injury.
IPSWICH TOWN : SECL Cup (Semi-Final)
Upton Park
3 - 1 (Campbell 2, Donald)
22 March 1982
Vaughan
Reader
Wall
Donald
Ampofo C.
McPherson
Schiavi (Ampofo G.)
Dickens
Cottee
Campbell
Parris (Wright)
We repeated last Saturday's victory over Ipswich Town by defeating them 3-1 at Upton Park on Monday evening in the League Senior Cup.
We got away to a good start by scoring in the sixth minute ; Warren Donald fastened on a through ball and slammed it past the 'keeper. A decisive goal came on the stroke of half- time, Gregory Campbell converting a centre from Donald. Until then the visitors were always threatening to equalise, and when Campbell extended the margin three minutes after the interval it looked all over. However, the Town rallied to reduce their arrears on the hour, and from thence onwards put us under a lot of pressure without further scoring.
WATFORD
Chadwell Heath
4 - 0 (Cottee 3, Dickens)
27 March 1982
Vaughan, Reader, Wall, Donald, Ampofo C., Ampofo G., Wright, Dickens, Cottee, Campbell, Wilson (Goyette)
Although scoring only once before half-time, our under-18's were always too good for Watford in the match at Chadwell Heath. A second goal more-or-less clinched it for our side, and Tony Cottee completed a hat - trick to make the final count 4-0 in our favour, Alan Dickens also scoring once.
CHARLTON ATHLETIC
Chadwell Heath
5 - 1 (Cottee, Dickens, Parris, Reader. Scvhiavi)
14 April 1982
Vaughan, Reader, Wall, Donald, Ampofo C., McPherson, Wright, Dickens, Cottee, Schiavi,Parris
REPORT:
ARSENAL
Chadwell Heath
7 - 0 (Cottee 3, Dickens 3, Matthews)
17 April 1982
Vaughan, Wilson, Parris, Tuck, Ampofo C., Baker, Wright (McNeil), Dickens, Cottee, Matthews, Schiavi
REPORT:
MILLWALL : South East Counties League Cup (Final - 1st leg)
The Den
4 - 1 (Campbell, Cottee, McPherson, Schiavi)
22 April 1982
Vaughan, Reader, Wall, Donald, Ampofo C., McPherson, Wright (Campbell), Dickens, Cottee, Parris, Schiavi
We played the first leg of the Final at The Den on April 22, and gained a 4-1 margin to carry over to the second half of the fixture. Our opening poal was headed home by Keith McPherson and the Young Lions equalised from a free-kick to leave the interval score level at 1-1. The second half went all our way, and goals were added by Tony Cottec. Mark Schiavi and Gregory Campbell.
GILLINGHAM
Brompton
0 - 2
1 May 1982
Vaughan, Warmington (Ampofo G.), Cowell, Matthews, Baker, Wilson, Wright, Reader, Cottee, McNeil, Schiavi
REPORT:
MILLWALL : SECL Cup (Final - 2nd leg)
Upton Park
6 - 2 (Campbell 4, Cottee 2)
5 May 1982
Vaughan
Reader
Parris
Donald (Matthews)
Ampofo C.
Ampofo G
Wright
Dickens
Cottee
Campbell
Schiavi (Wilson)
We had a 4-1 lead from the first leg of the tie played at The Den, but in the return at Upton Park last Wednesday it was Millwall who provided an early shock.
They scored an early goal to reduce the margin, but we quickly replied and Tony Cottee's couple gave us an interval lead of 2—1. Things went very much the Hammers' way during the second half except for one more goal by the Lions, as Gregory Campbell had a personal tally of four in the concluding 45 minutes.
The 6-2 score made an aggregate of 10-3 in our favour, so we retained the trophy which we won last season.
MILLWALL
Chadwell Heath
2 - 0 (Campbell, McNeil)
8 May 1982
Vaughan, Wilson, Cowell, Donald, Ampofo G., Baker, Wright, Dickens, Campbell, Matthews, Schiavi (McNeil)
REPORT:
ASTON VILLA : Southern Junior Floodlight Final 1st leg
Upton Park
0 - 0
13 May 1982
Vaughan
Reader
Parris
Donald
Ampofo C.
Ampofo G. (Wilson)
Wright
Dickens
Cottee
Campbell
Schiavi
REPORT:
MILLWALL
Chadwell Heath (Away fixture switched to Home)
3 - 5 (McNeil, Wright, [og])
15 May 1982
Vaughan, Warmington, Cowell, Tuck, Sims, Baker, Wright, Wilson, McNeil, Matthews, Goyette
Having an important Cup Final coming up in four-day time, the Juniors were drafted in for this concluding league fixture. This was the young Lions' home fixture but was played at our Chadwell Heath Ground, so the South Londoners did not suffer from ground disadvantage. The Juniors lost an eight goal thriller by 3-5. Cambridge United have already assured themselves of the Divisional championship, and we now have a possibility of runners-up spot.
ASTON VILLA : Southern Junior Floodlight Final 2nd leg
Villa Park
2 - 0 (Dickens, Reader)
19 May 1982
Vaughan
Reader
Parris
Donald
Ampofo C.
McPherson (Baker)
Wright
Dickens
Cottee
Campbell
Schiavi
REPORT:
George Parris, Greg Campbell, Chris Ampofo, John Vaughan, Keith McPherson, Robert Wall Gerhard Ampofo
Warren Donald, Alan Dickens, Wayne Reader, Mark Schiavi, Tonny Cottee
