FOOTBALL CRITICISM,

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXI, Issue 10905, 3 September 1932, Page 2

FOOTBALL CRITICISM,

Sir, —While thanking “Old Boy” for his congratulations, the remark, “Oh dear what a lucky victory,” makes it quite evident that the congratulations are very reluctantly given, and therefore somewhat lose their value. The lucky victory may be a matter of opinion, as opinions in football are often biased by the leanings one has to a particular team, as evidenced by “Old Boy’s” criticisms in the Times of Thursday. His opinions as expressed cease to have much value; a critic, like a referee, should be impartial. No doubt if w’e had these critic's qualifications we should probably find that the players they are criticising have had infinitely more football experience thai} they themselves. I would again urge upon the Management Committee the importance of filling subsidiary offices such as selectors, coaches, critics, etc, with care as to qualification. I have no doubt as to the good work the gentlemen who fill these positions do, and will do, if placed in suitable positions. Thanking you, Mr Editor.—l am, etc, . G. ILES, Club Captain, Athletic Football Club.