SURREY JUNIOR CUP.- FINAL TIE RE PLAYED.
KINGSTON-ON-THAMES V. CHERTSEY.
This tie was re-played at Guildford on Saturday last. The weather was cold and dull, and the attendance suffered through this and other causes, not more than 400 spectators lining the ground, some 200 of these wearing the blue and white favours of Kingston. The latter club made a further alteration in the composition of their team, Baker going back and Edwards of the second eleven being brought in at centre forward. Chertsey played the same team as in the previous match, and had the good fortune to win the toss, so that they played down the slope with the wind at their backs.

From the kick-off the ball was taken into Kingston's territory, where Short checked the movement and Baker cleared with a good kick. Shanks returned, and Weaire put in a good run, being pulled up by Short. From a free kick to Kingston Ocock and Vincent made tracks for the Chertsey goal, and Kemp had a good chance but shot right across the goal. The same player with Foster's aid dribbled up again, but kicked over and Fagan similarly wasted an opportunity just after.

From the goal kick Holloway rushed down and put in a good centre, but Lanham was on the alert and cleared. Weaire returned to the attack, and passed in to Stedman, who headed through, scoring the first goal for Chertsey. Both Kingston backs seemed to be in a position to stop the ball but ducked down and allowed it to sail in over their heads.

On re-starting Chertsey brought the ball up again, and the Kingston backs were at fault, but Lanham saved in the nick of time, and Kemp getting away was tripped by Chandler. The free kick proved abortive, the ball going out. Fagan failed to return the goal kick, and Holloway got off and put in a good run, being eventually stopped by Tully, who played a good game despite a nasty kick on the shin received early in the match.

Kemp put in a useful run, but was heavily grassed by Pain, who kicked out. Chertsey then forced a corner off Short, which was well placed, but Baker, who now began to settle down to his work, relieved with a big kick, and Ocock and Vincent by capital passing took the ball to the other end, where the latter shot hard but Pain managed to clear.

Vincent again ran the ball up and centred to Kemp, who could not get through, but the ball was still kept in the Chertsey quarters, and from a good centre by Ocock Edwards sent over. Fagan stopped the goal kick by handling, and from the free kick Chandler had a good opening but kicked over wildly. Still keeping up the pressure Holloway centred and White shot just over. Off-side against Weaire eventually brought relief.

Shanks stopped an ugly rush by Foster and Kemp, and Chertsey took another corner. The Kingston forwards brought the ball down and Kemp shot over. Still pressing, Ocock and Vincent put in some good work, and the latter putting the ball across to Foster, that player banged it into the net amidst cheers from the Kingston supporters.

On re-starting, a free kick fell to Chertsey and Pain put in a huge kick from near the half-way flag which was just sailing in under the bar when Lanham saved, but before he could clear Birch unceremoniously bundled ball and custodian through the goal, again securing the lead for Chertsey.

Kingston then attacked and forced a corner, and Garnham handling put the ball over the line. The ensuing corner kick was got away, and half-time found the ball in midfield.

With the wind and slope in their favour the Kingstonians seemed to have an excellent chance of improving their score, and for a quarter of an hour play was confined exclusively to Chertsey's half of the ground. From a free kick Short sent on to Ocock, who kicked over, and a little later Edwards when in a good position shot hard- towards the corner flag!

Some good play near the line by Rider and Holloway gained ground, and off the latter's shot Lanham conceded a corner. This was got away, and the play settled down in midfield, the Kingston backs holding up the Chertsey defence, but their forwards wasting several chances by kicking too far forward.

Pain (who was cautioned more than once) gave a free kick for fouling, and Baker put the ball into the net, but it not having touched another player no score resulted. Kingston pressed hard, and Vincent looked like getting through but was pushed down. The free kick was followed by a scrimmage, from which Edwards looked like scoring, but the ball was got away, and White put in a good run which Birch neutralised by being off-side.

Stedman was hurt hereabouts and proceedings stopped for a minute. On resuming Ocock fouled White, and Chertsey attacked, but Stedman being penalised let Kingston up again. Short tried two shots at long range, which were near the mark but not quite successful, and it now seemed unlikely that Kingston would equalize, their work in front of goal lacking precision and sting.

Pain miskicked and Ocock raced away towards Garnham, but instead of shooting tried to dribble close up and was pushed over by Pain. The referee promptly awarded a penalty kick, and it seemed that Kingston's chance had come, but groans from their supporters announced the fact that Short's kick had failed, the ball screwing yards outside the post.

Encouraged by this let-off Chertsey rushed away and two corners fell to them, but they could not add to their score, and the final note of the referee's whistle left them victors of a hard fought game, the final score being:

Chertsey 2 goals.
Kingston 1 goal.

The game was very evenly contested throughout, but Chertsey were quicker on the ball and made more use of their opportunities in front of goal. For Kingston it may be said that the lack of a proper centre forward lost them the match.

Short, Baker, Tully and Ocock were most prominent for them, while on the Chertsey side Holloway and Shanks were noticeable in a very well balanced eleven. It is regrettable that Pain and Chandler should mar their team's display by foul play, but apart from these players there was a great improvement in the feeling of players and spectators alike, the rougher element which was in force at Weybridge being absent on the occasion in question.

Mr. Northcote refereed with promptness, and overlooked very few infringements.

Sides:
Chertsey: Garnham, goal; Shanks and Pain, backs; Chandler, H. G. White and Rider, halves; Weaire and Stedman (right), J. White (centre), Birch and Holloway (left), forwards.
Kingston-on-Thames: Lanham, goal; Short and Baker, backs; Tully, Fagan and Lockett, halves; Ocock and Vincent (right), Edwards (centre), Foster and Kemp (left), forwards.

Report from Surrey Comet dated 10 April 1897- see report in original format.


SURREY JUNIOR CUP. FINAL TIE.
CHERTSEY v. KINGSTON-ON-THAMES
As will has remembered, the meeting of these clubs at Weybridge on the 20th ult. resulted in a draw of three goals each, and consequently they had to try conclusions on the Guildford Sports Ground on Saturday. There was a goodly company of spectators present, and both teams were well represented, the only alterations being J. Baker took the place of Hurliman at right back for Kingston, and Edwards played centre.

Chertsey were the first to arrive on the scene of battle, and, needless to say, were lustily cheered by their supporters, and the Kingston contingent were not behind in making themselves heard when their favourites came on the ground. Just after the advertised time, the referee, Mr. S. Northcott, lined the teams up as follows:-

Chertsey.- H. J. Garnham, goal; H. Pain and R. J. Shanks (captain), backs; L H. Rider, H. G. White, and W. Chandler, half-backs; H. Holloway and C. W. Birch, left wing; J. White, centre; E. A. Weaire and F. Steadman, right wing.
Kingston-on-Thames. - F. C. Lanham, goal; J. Baker and A. R. Short, backs; G. F. Tully, J. Fagan, and R. F. Lockett, half-backs; W. Ocock and S. Vincent, right wing; F. Edwards, centre; E. Foster and J. Kemp, left wing.

Chertsey, who were favoured in the spin of the coin, played down towards the river, and Edwards started the leather for Kingston passing out to his left. Steadman immediately got possession, and, with Weaire, went away at a rattling pace, but the latter was neatly robbed by Short, and the leather was returned to the half-way line. Here it was taken by Ocock, and the Chertsey citadel was besieged, a shot from Vincent being well saved by Garnham.

Weaire again got possession, but in trying to break away was robbed by J. Kemp. Birch then took the leather and raced away towards the Kingston goal. On being tackled by Fagan he gave to J. White, who transferred to Stedman, and that player, after some smart dribbling, opened the Chertsey account with a low shot.

At the restart the Chertsey forwards again went away, and J. Baker, in trying to clear, miskicked. Chertsey now appeared to have things all their own way, but Kemp was badly fouled, and the free kick enabled Kingston to clear all danger. Foster then took the ball right up the field, but H. Pain promptly kicked into touch. From the throw in, the pressure was continued, and a fruitless corner resulted.

Kingston in turn besieged the Chertsey quarters. From a good centre by Wilcox, Edwards got possession, and he had a good chance of scoring, but his shot went wide, and Baker tried a shot with like result. Stedman was responsible for some very pretty play, and with Wilcox rushed down the field, a shot from the latter going over the crossbar.

J Kemp took possession from the goal kick, and went away at a rare pace. Pain was loudly applauded for some smart tackling, but Foster received the leather, and sent in a shot which put Kingston on equal terms amid loud cheering.

When the leather was again in motion, Chertsey assumed the aggressive, and after some exciting play, J White scored their second goal from a scrimmage in the mouth of goal. Half-time arrived with the score 2 to 1 in favour of Chertsey.

On the resumption of hostilities, Chertsey again swarmed round the Kingston citadel, and Holloway sent the leather over the crossbar. Tully got possession from the goal kick, and giving to Ocock, Kingston rushed down the field, and the Chertsey custodian saved a hot shot from the foot of Vincent.

After Foster had been pulled up for contravention of the offside rule, Holloway was loudly applauded for some tricky work. When well up in the Kingston quarters, Stedman received from White, and sent the leather behind. From the goal kick the leather was raced to the Chertsey citadel. Within the six yards limit, Pain badly fouled Ocock, and the penalty gave Kingston the chance of making a second draw, it only wanting about four minutes to time.

Amid intense excitement, Short took the kick, and when it was seen that he had sent the leather about a yard wide the Kingston spectators grew frantic. Immediately after, the whistle blew leaving Chertsey winners by the narrow margin of one goal, the score being:-

Chertsey 2. Kingston 1.

The winners were undoubtedly the best team, and thoroughly deserved their victory. The backs, H. Pain and R Shanks, were always reliable, but the former was several times checked for fouling. L. H. Rider was the pick of the halves, and of the forwards Holloway, Stedman, and Weaire, were, perhaps, the best. The losers played a plucky game throughout, and J. Baker, Vincent, Foster, and Kemp distinguished themselves.

The linesmen were Messrs Paine and Thompson.

Report from Surrey Advertiser dated 7 April 1897- see report in original format.


SURREY JUNIOR CHALLENGE CUP
CHERTSEY V KINGSTON-ON-THAMES.
FINAL TIE
Last Saturday, these teams met at the Guildford sports ground in the re-played tie of the final stage of the Junior Cup competition, the match between the elevens at Weybridge, on the 20th
ult., having resulted in a draw of three goals each. In spite of the cold weather there was a fair attendance, including a large following from Kingston.

The Chertsey men, who were evidently the better team, were the first to score through Steadman, with a low shot, and from this point they seemed to have things pretty much their own way. Shortly afterwards the Kingston front rank had a look in, and Foster, Edwards, Ocock, and Baker sent in shots, but without result.

A pass by Kemp to Foster enabled the latter player to put Kingston on level terms, a piece of play which was vigorously cheered by the Kingston supporters.

After some exciting exchanges, J. White managed to give Chertsey the lead again, and at half-time the score was: Chertsey two goals, Kingston one goal.

Soon after the re-start the Kingston forwards went down the field at great pace and Garnham stopped a warm shot front Vincent. Even play followed, and when within the six yards limit Ocock was badly fouled by Pain, and as it only wanted four minutes to time the penalty gave Kingston the chance to make a second draw.

Amid much excitement Short took the kick, but instead of landing the leather in the net his shot went about a yard wide, much to the disappointment of the Kingston supporters. Time was afterwards called without further alteration of the score, and the game thus ended in a win for Chertsey by two goals to one.

The winners, who were the runners up last season, were by far the better team, but Kingston played a very plucky game, and had the penalty kick been improved on, the result would have been different. In any case they are to be congratulated on doing so well as to get in the final.

Mr. N. Northcott was referee. The teams were:-
Chertsey: H. J. Garnham, goal; H. Pain and R. J. Shanks (captain), backs; L. H. Rider, H. G. White, and W. Chandler, half-backs; H. Holloway and C. W. Birch, left wing; J. White, centre, E. A. Weaire and P. Steadman, right wing.
Kingston-on-Thames: F. G. Lanham, goal; J. Baker and A. R. Short, backs; G. F. Tully, J. Fagan, and R. F. Lockett, half-backs; W. Ocock and S. Vincent (right), F. Edwards (centre), E. Foster, and J. Kemp (left), forwards.

Report from Kingston & Surbiton News dated 10 April 1897- see report in original format.


SURREY JUNIOR CUP. RE-PLAYED FINAL TIE.
CHERTSEY v. KINGSTON.
When these teams met a fortnight ago at Weybridge in the final round of the Surrey Junior Cup contest, the result of the game was a draw. The consequence was that the match had to be re played on the Guildford Sports Ground on Saturday. The weather was cold, with a drizzling rain, and there was but a small attendance of spectators, the majority of those present coming from Chertsey and Kingston.

There was, however, no lack of enthusiasm, and what the crowd lost in numbers it made up in lung power. Chertsey won the toss, and chose to go through the first half with the advantage of a slightly favourable wind and the slope.

Edwards started the ball, but Chertsey got possession, and were in their opponents quarters. They were, however, soon driven back, and some rapid passages in mid-field followed. Though Weaire had a nice run, he lost the ball at the finish, and then Shanks had to return the ball several times. The Kingstonians did not become dangerous until they obtained a free kick for foul against Chertsey. Then Garnham had to fist out a hot scrimmage in front of the Chertsey citadel was only ended by Kingston losing the ball over the line.

It was seen that the game would be a very fast and hotly-contested one, but correct play was absent. The shooting on both sides was emphatic, but erratic. Chertsey were the first to score. Holloway tried a long shot, which Lanham caught and threw out. Chandler took the ball, and by some pretty play enabled Stedman to shoot the first goal.

Another sharp attack on the Kingston goal followed this event, and Chertsey looked like scoring again. White did some neat work, and sent out to Weaire, but that player was unable to get hold of the ball properly. The Kingston forwards then got away, and a foul was given in their favour in the Chertsey half, which produced a good scrimmage. The ball was got clear, but it was soon returned by Kemp and Foster, and the attack on the Chertsey goal was very sharp for a time.

Nothing came of it however, and Chertsey getting away forced a corner at the other end. Ocock relieved the pressure with a fine sprint. He passed all opposition, but was unable to get the ball through, although Chertsey had to fight hard to avert disaster. The game, speaking generally, was a series of sharp runs by both sides, culminating generally in exciting scrimmages. Kingston tried the passing game with good effect, but several times they lost ground by not passing forward enough.

Chertsey, on the other hand, relied on individual effort, though the two men on either wing worked well together when hard pressed. Both teams had a good pair of backs, but in each case the halves were weak in tackling, and not at all up to the demands made upon them. In the latter part of the first half strength appeared to be pretty evenly divided, and one side had as much of the game as the other. Neither set of forwards spared themselves in the least, and in consequence fouls were frequent.

Alternately the Kingston and the Chertsey goals were threatened, but for some time the defence on both sides proved capable of dealing with their opponents. Success at last rewarded the efforts of the Kingstonians, and by means of Foster they drew level. The Kingston quintet made a run up the field, but at the other end they were challenged. Garnham ran out, and Foster embraced the opportunity of putting on the much-needed goal.

Kingston's satisfaction was, however, very short-lived, for almost before their cheering had subsided, the Chertsey-ites were howling with joy because their men had once more got the lead. White sent in a nice long shot, which Lanham cleverly punched out. A scrimmage ensued, during which the ball was rushed through. Fast and fairly even play ensued until the half-way truce was sounded, when the score was:

Chertsey 2. Kingston 1.

The first half decided the game. For although both teams stuck to it in grim earnest, neither succeeded in adding to their score. There is not much to be said in the way of description of the play during the latter stage of the game. Play started very fast and even. There was considerable roughness shown by both teams, and fouls were continually being given. One team was as bad as the other in this respect, and certain players needed a lot of watching.

Chertsey lost the advantage of the wind on crossing over, but on the other hand, Kingston did not seem to derive much benefit from it. The game got very loose and disorganised, and chance after chance was thrown away in a most disheartening manner by bad shooting. The Chertsey forwards were especially bad in this way.

Kingston got a foul against Chertsey just outside the latter's 12 yards' line, but the ball was put into the net without touching any player, and, of course, counted for nothing. Shortly afterwards an easy chance in front of Kingston goal was wasted by White, who shot high over the bar.

The principal incident of the second half, however, occurred when a penalty kick was given against Chertsey. Everyone thought Kingston were certain to equalise, but Short, who took the kick, actually shot the ball wide of the post. This proved absolutely their last chance, and the game ended in a win for Chertsey by two goals to one.
Teams:
Kingston.- Goal, F. C. Lanham (captain); backs. J. Baker and A. R. Short; half-backs, G. J. Tully, J. Fagan and R. F. Lockett; right wing, S. Vincent and W. Ocock; centre, Edwards; left wing, E. Foster and S. Kemp.
Chertsey.- Goal, H. J. Garnham; backs. H. Pain and R. J. Shanks (captain); half-backs, L. Rider, H. G. White and W. Chandler; left wing, H. Holloway and C. W. Birch; centre, J. White; right wing, F. A. Weaire and F. Stedman.

Report from West Surrey Times dated 10 April 1897- see report in original format.

The Surrey Junior Cup has departed for a season, so far as Kingston is concerned, for Chertsey last Saturday proved the better players. There was not a great marked contrast between the teams, but the Chertsey men were always smarter with the ball. At times it seemed as if another draw would result, and shortly before the end Kingston had a splendid chance to get level, but the opportunity was lost in disappointing fashion.

A large number of Kingstonians accompanied the team to Guildford, where the match was played, but they had small satisfaction, as the Kingston team never appeared thoroughly at ease, and were always having a little the worst of it. The losers do not retire quite empty-handed, handsome medals being theirs as the runners-up.

Notes from Kingston & Surbiton News dated 10 April 1897- see report in original format.