Albert Victor Aicken (29 October 1914 – 1972) was a Northern Irish professional footballer who played in the Football League for Brentford as a right half. Career Aicken began his career in his native Northern Ireland with Glentoran, before joining English First Division club Brentford for a £1,000 fee prior to the beginning of the 1937–38 season. He failed to force centre half Joe James from his position and spent much of his time with the Bees in the reserve team. Aicken made three appearances for Brentford, at left and right half. The outbreak of the Second World War in August 1939 ultimately ended Aicken's professional career. He guested for Clapton Orient, West Ham United, Watford and Reading during the war, but remained with Brentford until making his final appearances during the 1942–43 season. He then returned to Northern Ireland. Career statistics Honours Glentoran Irish Cup: 1934–35 References 1914 births 1972 deaths Association footballers from Belfast Association footballers from Northern Ireland Association football midfielders Glentoran F.C. players Brentford F.C. players West Ham United F.C. wartime guest players English Football League players League of Ireland players NIFL Premiership players Watford F.C. wartime guest players Reading F.C. wartime guest players Clapton Orient F.C. wartime guest players