JAN Aage Fjortoft showed Paul Sturrock's class of 2007 how it is done last night as a host of County Ground legends ensured a bumper crowd a memorable evening at SN1, writes ANDY CRYER.

With Sturrock still desperately sort of firepower ahead of the new League One season, Fjortoft & Co rolled back the years to remind fans of the glory days in a charity match for the Prospect Foundation.

Former Norweigan international Fjortoft grabbed a first half hat-trick to prove he had lost none of his old predatory instincts, while his trademark aeroplane celebrations again had the fans on their feet.

Fjortoft was just one of the stars though on a night that saw some of Town's greatest servants returning to the place they made their names, with Duncan Shearer, Colin Calderwood and Nicky Summerbee just three of those further cementing their place in the club's folklore.

Fjortoft said: "I am desperate to score goals. That was what my game was based on. I felt like that as a 16-year-old and I still feel like that. I probably will when I am 50.

"To get a hat trick here in front of the fans that I have always loved is something very special for me. The whole day was special.

"People at Swindon have always been so interested in football. They are genuine football fans and deserve the highest level possible."

Fjortoft was partnered by former teammate Andy Mutch in attack for John Gorman's Premier League XI, while Lou Macari's 1980's side boasted the talents of cult-hero Steve White and the prolific Duncan Shearer.

With the likes of Nicky Summerbee, Paul Bodin, David Kerslake and David Hockaday providing plentiful supply night from wide, Town boss Sturrock would have been salivating at the creativity on show as his side continue to struggle going forward this pre-season.

Former England and Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson also guest starred, in the centre of Macari's side alongside the still dynamic Chris Kamara, and the duo looked as though they were still in their prime.

While the evening was full of flair to excite the crowd of 4,364, the presence of defensive stalwarts Shaun Taylor and Colin Calderwood reminded fans of the battling defensive qualities they brought to their club.

After injured Luton striker Sam Parkin kicked off proceedings to a mass standing ovation, Fjortoft became the centre of the fans adulation minutes later.

His tap in from close range, after a trademark Summerbee cross, saw him performing his plane celebration to strains of sign him up' from the terraces.

Duncan Shearer then missed a couple of chances to equalise for Macari's side, with Merson pulling the strings, before the Norweigan doubled the lead.

Paul Bodin's mis-hit cross from the left looped over Allen, hit the cross bar allowing Fjortoft to stab home from just yards out, and pushing Mutch out of the way in the process.

Merson pulled one back before Fjortoft scored the goal of the day with a stunning 18-yard chip which left Allen stranded.

After the break Gary Nelson made it 4-1 with a smart finish, before Shearer delighted Town fans with a well-taken penalty to pull the score back to 4-2.

Fitzroy Simpson made it 5-2 for Gorman's side, Bryan Wade made it 5-3, before Tom Jones capped a memorable evening, and a 6-3 win for Gorman, with a clever lob.

As Town fans look forward to the League One kick-off, last night's exhibition will have reminded all of the glory days the club have experienced.

Undoubtedly Town's two most successful, and best, sides in the club's history were well-represented and would have left a tear in many a fan's eyes as they remember some of the greats that once donned a Swindon shirt.

Gorman's XI: Kenny Allen, Dave Hockaday, Phil KIng, Colin Calderwood, Jon Gittens, Charlie Henry, Leigh Barnard, Steve White, Paul Merson, Duncan Shearer, Bryan Wade, Paul Hunt, Dave Moss, Chris Ramsey, Sam Parkin, Chris Kamara.

Macari's XI: Steve Book, David Kerslake, Sean Taylor, Adie Viveash, Paul Bodin, Nicky Summerbee, Tom Jones, Martin Ling, Andy Mutch, Luc Nijholt, Jan Aage Fjortoft, Gary Nelson, Fitzroy Simpson, Jamie Cox.