SHOTS IN ACTION.......1955-6 & 1956-7
My thanks to Shots fan Malcolm Green for sending some excellent scans of items kindly lent from Clive Jackman's scrapbook
Clive Jackman Pen Portrait: by Malcolm Green

Born, Aldershot 1936, signed as an amateur for AFC at 15 whilst still at Farnborough Grammar School and played in the "A" team with occasional games for the Combination side. In 52-53 season twice turned out for the first team but a double fracture of the jaw sustained against Leicester reserves on Christmas eve that year prevented further opportunities for the top goalkeeping place. Signed professional for Aldershot in May 1953.

During National Service he was regularly chosen to represent the Army, after which he returned to Aldershot to resume a professional career. After Freddie Browne moved to WBA Clive became the first choice 'keeper for Aldershot until he was also transferred to WBA in 1957. (The WBA connection was Gordon Clarke who had become the assistant manager to Vic Buckingham and, for a short time succeeded him on his departure from West Brom) Unfortunately, Clive's career at the top level was to be short lived as, after securing a regular first team slot, he sustained a serious back injury in late 1959. On medical advice he retired in March 1960. Now residing in Christchurch but still keenly keeping an eye on the progress of Aldershot Town F.C

1955-6
Shots 1 Yeovil T 1 FAC 1 rd Replay Nov 23rd Attendance 6,532. Following a 1-1 draw at Yeovil, once again the tie ends all square.
Clive Jackman punches clear with three Yeovil players and Shots defender Charlie Billington in close attendance
Safe hands by CJ and again Shots scorer Charlie Billington is in the thick of it
Shots 3 Yeovil T 0 FAC 1rd 2nd Replay at the Dell
CJ is beaten as Fidler equalizes for Yeovil
CJ claims the ball from the head of Shots giant centre half Charlie Billington
1956-7
Reading 2 Shots 1, D3s Sept 1st 1956, Attendance 11,071
Watford 3 Shots 0, D3s Sept 8th, Attendance 15,648
CJ thwarts another Reading attack
Clive Jackman tips over a Watford goal attempt