Army's Soccer Strength NOW that the season is well under
way it is possible to give some sort of an estimate of Army's chances in the Lai Wah and other football Cup competitions.
To begin with, I believe that there
will be a marked improvement in
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ARMY SPORTLIGHT
the system of selection and training this year, but, being
(By “SQUADDY")
comparatively play in the United Services' game, of prospective Army sides this year. [unknown here until this year, has however, Lawton, the R.A. stalwart, In the past few seasons many have
oppor-should be given another chance, and my opinion is that the backs for the first Army game, barring accidents, will be Sheehan and Lawton.
been under the impression that Army not been given the best of were not always flelding the best tunities.
The qualities of Drake are players available and that too much well known, but he is not too reliable material was drawn from regimental although at his best he is very good sides with no consideration given to players worthy of a trial amongst the smaller units.
The idea this season, I believe, is
to hold several trial matches and
try out all possible material. If this
is done there can be no groans from would-be players.
Trial For Smith ?
THE goalkeeper's position is still very open, no outstanding player being available at the moment, and it seems likely that either Smith, at present playing for Kowloon, or Drake (Middlesex) will appear be- tween the sticks. Smith has been playing some exceedingly good games
indeed.
Many Useful Backs
Winstanley's Chance
Forward Problem
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THE forwards, however, present
different story. The weakness has always been in the attack, and it looks as though the same problems will be present this year.
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I understand that Emberson, the Colony and Ordnance 'winger, may not be playing this season in re- presentative games as his time is of fully taken up in other spheres sport. If he does not play Army are going to have their work cut out to find a substitute. Neither Coomer (Middlesex) or Munro (Royal Scots) quite All the bill, and it seems to me that many junior players will have to be tried. Martin (R.A.S.C.) can play in the position, but is now appearing at inside-right, and it may be considered that he has spoiled himself for the wing position. Glen of the same team is also a winger
of class, and both may be seen in
THE half-backs present few diffi- THERE is a wealth of material for culties, and it is hard to imagine the two back positions. No one a sounder trio than Rides, Bright seems likely, however, to displace and Wilkinson. Both wing-halves the trial matches. Last season's Sheehan from the left-back berth, have competitors for their positions, outside-left, Duffield, has given up football, I believe, and his position while the right-back
be and I have a sneaking regard for is likewise going to be difficult may
to Fraser (Royal Scots), or his team- Winstanley of R.A. in place of Wil- all, but Flanders (R.A.) might do. Inside-left of course will almost cer- games for Army last season but sotainly be Saw. Hossack will probably lead the attack, although Munton far has been somewhat overlooked. might be preferred. Gordon, the With Guy and Freshwater in reserve Scots' inside-right, is a great schemer there is no cause to worry about this and will probably appear at inside- line at all.
right.
mate Naysmith. The latter is a kinson. Winstanley played two good
youngster with a lot to learn, but he is, nevertheless, about ripe for selection. One or two representative games make all the difference to a player such as he, often making or breaking such players. On his dis-
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