Defeated but not disgraced” is a term that can be fittingly applied to the St Albans City team after their renewed encounter with Tufnell Park on Thursday. This re-played tie took place at Tufnell Park and, without going the length of saying the Saints deserved to win, it can fairly be stated they were distinctly unfortunate to lose by a margin of three goals to one.
The heavy state of the ground contributed more to their defeat than anything else – they are never happy under such conditions. The weightier “Tuffs,” on the other hand, revelled in the heavy going and the splendid enterprise of Lloyd. Their centre-forward who scored two goals, added to one lucky point, brought about their victory.
A feature of the City’s play was the magnificent form shown by Hammond and the sterling work of Davis, Grimsdell and Smith behind. A.Seabrook, who appeared in the City forward line, did little to uphold his reputation. George Price came into the team in place of Knott, who was on the sick list, and did fairly well. Tufnell Park made several alterations, but their eleven was none the weaker.
Reprinted from “The Herts Advertiser & St Albans Times” – 22nd October 1910 |
