Rearranged Forwards

Last week in a Chatham Cup match against Second Div. Dia mond the team performed creditably enough and though the margin was only one goal Varsity enjoyed a 7030 territorial advantage. The coach decided to rearrange the forward line because the inside forwards were not commanding enough of the midfield play. Alan Preston was moved to his old position of centre-forward and Joe Phillips with his boundless energy and speed was brought back to the more strenuous position of inside left.

The change was successful. Phillips dominated mid-field play sending numerous ground passes to his forwards and following up fast himself thus giving greater thrust to the forward line. He was also responsible for some stout defending when the situation demanded. At the same time Alan Preston with his greater weight, height and ball control, proved to be a great menace at centre forward. He sent in some stinging drives besides distributing the ball effectively when his own path was blocked by too many defenders. On Alan's right Peter Marsland gave an improved display collecting a superb goal which was certainly overdue for this unlucky player.