Recreation
Football in Aston is over 100 years old and in that time the village has developed at least three players who went on to play for England. Aston-on-Trent was the birthplace of three men who all played football for England within a six-year spell. They were Harry Linacre (1881–1957), who was a goalkeeper for England and Nottingham Forest, and his uncles Fred and Frank Forman. Harry was picked for England twice in 1905 helping them to victory both times. All three men were also originally signed by Derby County and then sold on to Nottingham Forest.
Today Aston-on-Trent F.C. consists of both a First Team and a Reserve Team. Playing in the Long Eaton Sunday League, the two teams are currently in the Oakes Insurance Premier Division and Division Three respectively. For the 2009/10 season, the club has expanded and has added an U12 Boy's team playing in the Derby City League.
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