ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 11731, 22 June 1916, Page 7

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

NEWS AND NOTES. (By CENTRE-FORWARD.) With tho exception of tho NomadsLinwood game, tho football on Satuiday did not, roach a very high standard. Limvood took the field with a line combination, and right from the word it war, apparent that the leader.r would have to fight if thoy wore to retain thoir position at ih* top "Mho table for tho League competition. U - fortunately Nomads' conduct tcmaidL the referee waaUlecidodly unsportsmanlike, to ay tho least, of it, and no exc.upo that can ho advanced is sulhcia t to warrant the attitude winch they adopted'. Had tho referee exercised his powers ho would have bcc; V;^ li rJ in sending off several fo. illnir remarks, and the accion player leavi-.g his positum aißl "- tho team to leave the held was chlld '' in the extreme. Last, season M'Lachlan had occasion to order several Nomad players from the held, and it was apparent that, the incident hull not been riuired to ftive decisions on what lie sees, not what each or the twenty-two players thinks he should' . quicker playei-s realise this fact the sooner will our games be more liitorestthan at present, and a lot of unnecessary talk and feeling abolishea. I have vet to meet the referee wlio is infallible," but Mr M'Lachlan s work v..as quite up to standard. I took the opportunity of getting the opinions or threo prominent referees who witnessed the match on Saturday, and they were of the same opinion. Whatever the supposed wrongs, no team has any excuse for behaviour such as wa-s witnessed on Saturday, and there are players in tho Nomad combination who were decidedly averse to the manner in which some of their club mates expressed their disapproval. Bartlett had a busy time in goal for Nomads, but, with one exception, he performed ably. Webster opened well, but did not. stay long, whilo his partner, Mitchell, gavo Ins best display to date, and was a thorn in tho side ot the M'Creanor and Haig were always in the limelight, tho former being particularly bright. Tho forward line was iiover comfortable. Wood was responsible for some line solo work, as was Howio, but the remaining trio did Tiot play their usual gamo. Bennett, for Limvood, was a veritable stone wall to all shots, and coupled' with fine perceptive abilities gave a finished exhibition. Randall quite excelled himself, and his kicking was always in evidence. Golightly was cffectivo at left back, but was not so successful on transferring to the forward _ line, being palpably out of condition. Grogan, Harris and Bell made quito a formidable half-back trio, and their display contributed in no small degree to Linwood's win. Simpson, at right wing, was always in the limelight, his goal being a fine effort. Eames was more effective on falling back to defence. Parlett, who is ono of this season's successes, played tupe'rb football, and within the opening moments tested Bartlett with a "stunner." V M'Einley, who is down on, final leave, turned out for his old club, and though suffering from a. cold, was responsible for several useful movements. Heatley was decidedly off at the opening, and nulified some likely openings from his partner, but improved considerably in the second half. ' * » * Linwood play Rangers on Saturday, and should fully extend this combination, although Rangers' defence is superior, and I fancy this will enable them to win. . * * •i* Sunnysido and .St Bede's provided a fast and even game during the opening spell, but each side playing the oneback game in tho second half caused tho game to become dreary, tho whistle being frequently blown for off-side play. Flood played well for Saints, but is taking too much on his shoulders in looking after both wings. Carter, Thompson and Mullan played good games, though the latter's kicks lacked objective. MMntyre was tho pick of moderate forwards, hub ho should improve his corner kickina - . Sunnyside's keeper, Marker, gave'a good display, though he has a. bad of standing too far under the bar, and shoylcl come out a couple of feet. Wardell's exhibition was full of merit, being particularly "effective in smashing the fonvard's_ moves. It was hard luck thab an injury robbed his side of his services. The halves aro too prone to wander into the forward line. Shortall was tho pick ; of the trio. Porter worked like two' trojans. If he had more finish to his' shots he would be quite formidable. Practice Andy. Daly and Keightley played well, though the latter talks far too much. Tho referee could have awarded a penalty against Sunnysido for changing their goalie without notifying him of the change of positions. • « * Players and supporters aro to meet at tho Oxford Hotel to-night to bid farewell to Sergeant It. M'Kinley. I V C.F.A. MEETING. A well attended meeting of tho C.F.A. was held on Monday night, andamongst numerous other business the following was decided: — \ All clubs playing at English Park are required to provide the gatekeeper with a list of players to secure admission. St Albans protest against Sumner goal-posts being under measurement was referred to the Grounds Committee. lb agreed to register red and black hoops as Sumner third' and fourth grade colours only, so as not to clash with Burnham should the latter decide to enter the competitions again, » After considerable discussion, Western were allowed to play boys from the school team in their third team on Saturdays, and* this in no Va.v 'to nfi.'et their school status. This decision will bo passed on to the Schools Committer; for confirmation. Sumner's protest .Vemnds playing Monro before tho. latter's transfer had been granted was left in the hand's of tho C'larssitication Committee It was agreed to adopt. Mr J. East's proposal that the support- of the C.F.A. should lie given to the social to Sergeant M'Kinley. . A subscription list was opened at the meeting. After a lot of discussion between tho chairman and Mr Boweu regarding the ordering of? of two players on Saturday, the mci'ting went into committee to consider tho mutter. Owing toshortn«_'t» oi oJjirers. Webster's conduct- resulted in a suspension from play for four playing Saturday. l :. A letter will be sent- explaining the reason of the light sentence. ' Acting on the good opinions of tho referee and others, a h'tier wa.; sent to M'Crennor cautionim: him 1 h::t the prosent. case would' bo um".l against iiini it brought before the C.l'.A. on any in-t-ure oveasion. The meeting was opinion that- he was encouraged by the actions or other players. After strong comments, a letter from Nomrids askinc; fur a reniny of match owing id the reioree br'.ng incompetent was received. Tho moetiii): was strongly in favour of Mr M f/ichlan as a referee. Mr Bowon intimated that Nomnds- ' would withdraw "from the competitions if loiig .'.entenyes wore given their suspended players, as they could not get plavers- Urfi'll" theii' placed The Finance Com mil techs report- was narced to. ""The schools secretary was strongly urged to try to got schools results in time for Saturdays papers.^ Any team appearing at English Park •,vitlt''".i a ball i<- io be lined os.