SOCCER NOTES

New Zealand Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 11293, 19 August 1922, Page 13

SOCCER NOTES

THE SUSPENSIONS IS N.Z.F.A. RIGHT? So far as the suspension of Ferguson is concerned, it must have been a. foregone conclusion that his chance ot relief from any of the suspension placed on him by the W.F.A. was remote, for he had hardly a leg to stand on. The N.Z.F.A., after listening patiently to tho evidence and voluminous correspondence, unanimously confirmed the decision of the W.F.A. But what about the other case ? So far as McArthur is concerned, wo make no comment on the fact that his appeal was allow'ed; but there is considerable difference of opinion as te whether the N.Z.F.A., by a majority of five to four, placed a correct interpretation on the rules of the W.l< .A. and under which the local assosciat-ion came to' their decisions. There is no need to further quote those rules here except to say that they were approved by the N.Z.F.A. and that they give the W.F.A. power to deal with cases of misconduct act which they considered constituted misconduct. And. those same rules contain s a proviso giving the W.F.A, power to interpret the rules, a very wide provision, and when the local body had the oases before them, they also had the ruleß before them and interpreted them. Whether the W.F.A. forfeited that right and any other rights under their own rules bv submitting the appeals to tho N.Z.F.A. is another matter, and on this point it may ■ well be submitted that 'by doing so they acknowledged the right of the N.Z.F.A. to reverse their judgment, arrived at after their own interpretation of their own rules If that is so, of what real value are the rules which can be so over-ridden? While the W.F.A. may not have acted wisely in not directly preferring a oharge against McArthur and so putting him literally on his defence, it does 'appear also that the N.Z.F.A. has come to a wrong interpretation of the local asssooiation’s rules, and that the W.F.A. were entitled to consisder that they were holding an inquiry into the whole episode, and that after hearing the evidence which was before them, some also having the evidence of their own eyes, they were entitled to come to a decision with regard to each and everyone concerned in the affair. The final of the Association Cup, is to take place at the Basin Reserve on Saturday next, and it is somewhat coincidental that the finalists should be Waterside and Thistle, who have figured so prominently in the suspension case. It is rumoured that the Thistle have secured the services of a tip-top man from the South Island, and that they may he able to otherwise strengthen their team. With, both sides let el in the league this cup-tie is hound to be the piece „de resistance, with no lack of supporters from either side. An offer of 60 per cent, of the takings has been made to the City Council, we understand, in connection with the unemployment fund, but no reply has yet been received from the council, and the matter is in the hands of the chairman to arrange. The association wants to know why the Petone v. Gas Co. match was abandoned at half time, and Petone has been called upon for an explanation. Aotea Ladies F.O. aaker for permission to play Masterton Ladies F.C. in the near future, and this was granted. Neither Socoer, nor Rugby is a ladies’ game. . Wanganui has been anxious for Wellington to send a rep. team to their district, but with the heavy programme they have bad to arrange this season the Wellington F.A. have found it impossible to accede to the request, for this season, at any? rate. The Gas Co. has complained' because Marist refused to play extra time iu the Consolation Cup in order >to try and arrive at a decision. It is usual in cup-ties to play extra time. The W.F.A- have now had to order a replay, hut what a waste of time with such la programme. Mariets might have fallen in with the request bo as to get on with the competition. In such cases it is a pity that corners do not count when the goal score is equal. This would solve a good many drawn games. TO-DAY'S GAMES CAN THISTLE WIN ? The game to-day, the result of which may have an important effect cm the competition, is that between. Hospital and Thistle at Porirua, and up the hill it is quite likely that the Hospital may repeat their success against Waterside. Diamonds are not pulling together well enough to defeat Watersiders at Newtown Park, but a level game will be seen at Anderson Park between Y.M. “B” and Karori. Y.M. “A” team will engage Marist at Duppa street, where Marist should be good enough to win. Two secmi-'fmals in the Consolation Oup are also being played, in which senior B and third division teams are engaged. We fancy Island Bay for the finalists.