ASSOCIATION

Evening Post, Volume CXXIX, Issue 65, 16 March 1940, Page 22

ASSOCIATION

DIAMOND CLUB

Officers were elected as follows at the annual meeting of the Diamond Football Club recently:-*-

President, Mr. A. G. Barnett; vicepresidents, Messrs. H. B. Swain, W. J. Bhrns, F. O'Connell, B. Black, A. Auld, J. Houston; T. Mawhinney, E. J. Ryan, TJ Thorley, A. E. 'Wells, W. E. Arnold, J. Bowness, W. Roulstor., W. H. Bedell, J. Wilson, E.: Lynneberg, D. Roberts,. P. E. Tregurtha, W. Cathcari, X#^artin^.E; Watls,iA. Wilson, L. Daniells. W. Mouat. W. Arcus, G. Butcher,' J. Tucker; IT Tucker, H. Liddon, B. Davies, L. J. H. Power, J. Buchanan, L.Sautell, and E. McQueen; life vice-presidents, Messrs. F. Earle, H. Power, A. Williams, J. E. Collins, G. Burbush, E. A. Anderson, C. Hathaway, G. Roberts, F. O'Connell, H. B. Swain, W. J. Burns; management committee, Messrs. J. Dick, H. Wotherspoori, J; Ewing, L. Nicol, D. Alexander, K. Osten, and W. Hopper; hon. secretary, Mr. H.. S. Liversage; hon. assi i,ant secretary. Mr. B. Hook#r; hon. treasurer, Mr. R. Hooker; hon. auditor. Mr. W. Arcus; club captain, Mr.- T. Wotherspoori; delegates to .the Wellington Football Association, Messrs. J. Ewing, C. Ballard, and H. S. Liversage. . . •■•-,■ ■:■.'■ •: • .:■: • ■•■

The year under review, said the forty-eighth annual report, had seen a marked keenness in the support afforded the club by all. The committee took; this as an indication that the club could not live on its past achievement, and that better results were essential. The "past season was an exceptionally active one and the committee considered that there was good cause for congratulations.

. With the'object of giving expression to the wish that more teams be formed, the se.ason commenced with seven teams taking part in the various competitions, and it had to be conceded that improved style of play was shown. Unfortunately it was necessary to withdraw the junior B and fifth grade teams for various reasons. The committee considered that serious thought should be given to concentrating on fewer teams in the future. In championship competitions the seniors were most unfortunate and it was sad to relate their relegation. This was largely due to the effects of players being injured, transfers, and the presence of. "nerves." The highest praise: was due to the team for the wonderful spirit shown and their loyalty under many difficulties. They certainly.- did not adopt an attitude of defeatism and played their part in maintaining the well-known tradition of the club. Mr; ■ Tom Wotherspoon, their coach, was determined and smiling throughout. The club was fortunate in haying strong lower-grade teams, where plenty of talent would'be available.