Fifty years ago this week, football legend Stanley Matthews played in Oxford to the delight of more than 10,000 fans.

He appeared in an All Stars XI against Headington United at Manor Road in a testimonial match for long-serving United favourite Jimmy Smith.

Although by then 41, the Blackpool and England right winger still retained many of his skills.

The Oxford Mail reported: "Stanley Matthews, still one of the best footballers in the world, ensured success for the match just by saying he would play.

"It was biggest gate since Headington met Bolton in the FA Cup fourth round in 1952.

"Only occasionally did the crowd see Matthews dribble, but he delighted spectators with his control and delicate touches.

"During the second half, the group of boys hoping for autographs near the players' entrance grew steadily.

"As soon as referee Norman Matthews - no relation - blew his whistle, crowds of boys swarmed on to the pitch and made a dash for Matthews.

"But he was too quick for them. He was away, sprinting the 150 yards to the safety of the dressing room."

The match report on the Mail sports pages was headlined Matthews does his juggling.

Sports reporter Syd Cox wrote: "The Peter Pan of football, 41-year-old Stanley Matthews, illuminated the scene at Manor Road, but even his wizardry could not prevent Headington United from beating the All Stars XI 4-2.

"Even when not at top speed, Matthews is still a great player and he showed the crowd of over 10,000 his whole box of tricks - immaculate ball control, deceptive swerve, almost casual approach to a defender as if to say 'come and get it', sudden bursts of speed and slide-rule centres.

"The crowd loved it - and him."

Any memories of the match?