KINGSTON-ON-THAMES v. ST. MICHAEL'S (CAMBERLEY)-
(Surrey Junior Cup Semi-final Tie).-
Guildford was the venue of this match on Saturday, and the conditions being favourable some 500 spectators lined the ropes, a good number travelling down with the Kingston team. Kingston won the toss, and started with the breeze and sun in their favour, but with the slope against them.

Andrews initiated an attack and Foster shot ineffectively. A foul against Camberley enabled Kingston to sustain the attack, but ultimately the Camberley left wing ran down. Tully relieved, but the Saints were not to be staved off, and hovered round the goal mouth till Andrews cleared. Ocock got away, but a foul against Andrews checked the movement. A similar check to the Camberley attack enabled Cunliffe to get away, and Vincent wasted a fine chance of scoring.

Returning to the attack Ocock and Andrews had good tries but shot over. The Camberley goalkeeper was temporarily injured, but soon resumed. After even play a very pretty passing movement by the Kingston forwards was spoilt by Ocock getting offside. From the kick-out the Camberley centre ran right through and gave Lanham a tremendous shot to stop, which the custodian saved capitally. A foul against Lambert enabled the Saints to come again, but they shot over from a favourable position.

Then Foster and Cunliffe took the ball down, and Andrews twice essayed to score, but the goalkeeper was on the alert, and offside against Vincent brought relief to Camberley, who rushed away and secured a corner, from which they would have scored had not one of their players assisted the ball into the net when offside.

Foster raised the siege and put in two shots which were cleared, and then the Saints beat Lanham with a long shot. The ball appeared to strike some inequality in the turf which made it "screw" just as Lanham attempted to take it, otherwise it was quite an easy shot. The advantage, however, was not long maintained as Cunliffe finished a capital run with a grand centre which Ocock had no difficulty in turning to account, and half-time found the score level.

On change of ends Kingston had much the best of the game. Cunliffe. Foster, Vincent and Andrews all tried shots, but vainly, and Kingston again tried hard to increase their score. Tully and King were doing good work at back, and for some time play was all in the Saints' half, three corner kicks in quick succession fell to Kingston.

The passing of the Kingston forwards was very neat, but their efforts in front of goal were most futile. Foster was always dangerous, and on one occasion Collins ran out to clear from him when the ball was transferred to Vincent with an open goal in front of him. That player, however, failed to find the net, and although Ocock subsequently got through and scored it was from a palpably offside position, and "time" found the score at one all.

The referee, after consultation with members of the Surrey committee on the ground, ordered an extra half-hour's play, but the players were evidently exhausted by their previous efforts, and with the exception of a few individual runs the play was of a tame description. Scott was somewhat injured in a charge but kept on. Each side obtained favourable openings, but the shooting was so weak that neither goalkeeper was greatly troubled, and the final whistle found the honours still easy, and the tie will therefore be replayed at the same place to-day (Saturday).

The Kingston team played a capital game in every respect except in scoring. Possibly Andrews' habit of hanging back in front of goal weakens the final efforts of the forwards. The player in question was quite in his best form otherwise, and kept his wings going very well. A feature of the forward play was Cunliffe's dashing runs and accurate passes. The halves were pretty level, and no fault could be found with the defending trio, Lanham's one lapse being atoned for by several very good saves.

For Camberley, Scott, Andrews and Dobson (forwards) were very good, and Collins in goal proved a terrible stumbling block to the Kingston forwards. The backs, although putting in some big kicks at times were inferior to the other lines of the team.

Mr. Wilson (honorary secretary Surrey County F.A.) refereed in his best manner, which is very good indeed, and it is a matter for regret that so efficient and fair an official is not oftener seen on our local grounds. Sides:-

Kingston: F. C. Lanham, goal; G. J. Tully and W. E. King, backs; S. Lambert, J. Fagan and C. Richards. half-backs; W. Ocock. S. Vincent (right), E. P. Andrews (centre), A. Foster and F. H. Cunliffe (left), forwards.
St. Michael's: W. Collins, goal; C. Smith and G. James, backs; E. Baker, F. Kingsman and J. Pyniger, half-backs; F. Dobson, G. E. W. Andrews (right), A. Adkins (centre), G. B. Scott and W. H. Morrison (left), forwards.

The same team will represent Kingston today. Train from Surbiton 1.50; kick off at 3.

Report from Surrey Comet dated 12 February 1898- see report in original format.


SURREY JUNIOR CUP. SEMI-FINAL.
KINGSTON v. ST. MICHAEL'S. CAMBERLEY.
About 500 people assembled to witness the encounter between these clubs on the Guildford Sports Ground on Saturday. Punctually at three o'clock, the advertised time, the referee, Mr. W. J. Wilson (hon. sec. Surrey County Football Association), lined up the teams as follows:-

Kingston.- H. Lanham. Goal; Tully and King. backs; Fagan. Richards, and Lambert. half-backs; Ocock and Vincent, right wing; Andrews, centre; Cunliffe and Foster, left wing.
St. Michaels- W- Collins. Goal; C. Smith and G. James. backs; E. Baker, F. Kinsman, and J. Pyniger, half-backs; F. Dobson and C. E. W. Andrews, right wing; A. Adkins, centre; G. B. Scott (captain) and W. H. Morrison, left wing.

The Saints started the game down the field, and after a few minutes' play Andrews got within range, and sent the leather behind the posts. A foul against Camberley at the half-way line placed Kingston well up, but Vincent sent the ball out of play. From the throw-in Cunliffe got possession, and after a bout of tricky play gave to Foster, who sent in a beauty, which Collins found it difficult to fist out.

This was followed by a hot shot from Vincent, with a like result, and immediately after Andrews sent the leather over the crossbar. Here play was temporarily stopped through a slight accident to the Saints' goalkeeper, and on the game being resumed the Saints cleared and broke away down the field. Dobson sent the ball over the crossbar, after which Kingston again assumed the aggressive; Smith, However, promptly pulled up Foster, and gave to Pyniger, who passed to Scott, and the last named, after some pretty play, sent in a stinger, which was successfully dealt with by Lanham.

The Saints for a time made matters warm for the Kingston defence, but Andrews spoiled a fine opening by miskicking. After Collins had saved from Ocock the Saints again got away, and forced a corner. From this the leather was hustled into the net, but the point was disallowed through one of the Saints' men contravening the offside rule.

Play was then transferred to midfield. Here Scott came into prominence, and after some exceedingly smart dribbling, gave to Morrison, who utterly beat Lanham with a good shot, much to the delight of the Camberley supporters. On the resumption a fruitless corner fell to Kingston, quickly followed be a second. From a foul against Kingston the Saints were enabled to improve their position, and Dobson sent in a wide shot.

From the goal kick Kingston got away. Cunliffe and Foster were responsible for a fast run, and a beautiful shot from the former placed Kingston level with their opponents. The whistle shortly afterwards sounded half-time with the score unaltered.

At the restart Kingston broke away, and Vincent sent in a shot which Collins saved with
difficulty at the expense of a corner. This, however, proved unproductive. Kingston continued to hover round the Saints' citadel, and almost on the point of time Andrews sent the leather into the net, and a roar of applause went up from the Kingstonians. This, however, was quickly hushed when it transpired to be an offside goal, and Camberley again breathed.

The whistle then blew, the score being Kingston 1; Camberley 1. This necessitated an extra half-hour of play, and in this portion the members of each team appeared to be decidedly the worst for, their exertions. The play was of a give-and-take nature, and no further points were added on either side, so the game will have to be replayed.

Report from Surrey Advertiser dated 9 February 1898- see report in original format.


SPORTING NOTES.
Kingston's visit to Guildford in the junior cup tie was not productive of any definite result. For this they have themselves to blame, for had the chances offered been accepted their attentions would now be centred on the final contest.

Only about a hundred passengers availed themselves of the special train that started from Surbiton, and they were rewarded by a very close and keen struggle. On the teams taking the field it was seen that as regards weight all was in favour of Camberley, who were a far heavier lot than the Kingston representatives. Tully, winning the toss, preferred having the sun behind him to having the assistance of the wind.

The referee, Mr. Wilson, soon after the start awarded a free kick against St. Michael's for illegal charging, and this salutary decision doubtless checked what would have resolved itself into a rough and tumble. The first notable piece of work was by Lanham, who prevented what appeared to be a certain score.

Shortly after this he, however, allowed St. Michael's to obtain their first point from a shot that curled away from him. This rebuff had the effect of infusing fresh vigour into the Kingston players, who were for a time in irresistible form. The Camberley goal keeper proved a great stumbling block, and cleared some awkward shots very cleverly.

Just previous to the interval Kingston's prolonged attack received its reward, Ocock converting a good centre from Cunliffe, and once again they were on level terms.

The second portion of the play was a repetition of the first, and both sides strove their utmost to gain the supremacy, but in vain. An extra thirty minutes was agreed upon, and despite the fact that kingston pressed for fully threequarters of the time no further point was obtained.

Luck did not favour Kingston in the least. All played a sterling game, with perhaps a special word in favour of the defence. Lanham was ably supported by King and Tully, of whom the former was ever conspicuous for the neat manner in which he repeatedly pulled up the opposing forwards. Richards was not so reliable as in confreres at half-back. Cunliffe and Foster were the main support of the attack, but many of their centres went a begging owing to Andrews failing to keep well forward. Vincent missed two easy chances, once with an open goal, and another when he fell just as he was shooting.

St. Michael's are a weighty and speedy team. Their manipulation of the ball was not so skilful as that of their rivals, and combination was not a strong point. Appearances on Saturday pointed to the fact of their being successful in keeping the score down by the way they have of packing round the goal. In addition the goalkeeper gave as finished a display as one could wish for.

The following statistics will serve to show how the game went, and which side offended against the rules most. Kingston were awarded free kicks for 8 corners, 3 fouls, 3 off-sides and 22 goal kicks, St. Michael's 4 corners, 5 fouls, 5 off-sides and 27 goal kicks.

Report from Kingston & Surbiton News dated 12 February 1898- see report in original format.


JUNIOR CUP COMPETITION. Semi-Final.
KINGSTON v. ST. MICHAEL'S (CAMBERLEY).
St. Michael's paid a third visit to Guildford on Saturday, when they met Kingston in the semi-final of the Junior Cup. Both teams have fought hard and well in the competition, and a very close struggle was anticipated, Kingston being favourites. About 500 spectators lined the ropes, and were treated to a fast and exciting game. Both teams were at full strength.

At the outset Camberley, who played with the sun in their eyes, got into the Kingston half, and Andrews sent in a shot which went behind. A foul against Camberley gave Kingston an opening, but after some pretty passing play Vincent sent the leather wide. From the throw-in Cunliffe got possession, and gave to Foster, who sent in a stiff shot which Collins saved grandly.

A further shot from Vincent was brilliantly saved, and then the siege was raised by Andrews sending over the bar. After a slight cessation of hostilities through the Saints goalkeeper getting injured, Camberley went away at a rare pace, but a pretty run ended in Dobson shooting over the bar. Once again Kingston returned to the attack, but Smith pulled up Foster when matters were looking dangerous for Camberley, and gave to Pyniger. Scott, after some pretty play, sent in a stinging shot, which Lanham fisted out.

Camberley pressed hard, and eventually forced a corner, from which the ball was hurtled in. The goal was, however, disallowed for an infringement of the off-side rule, much to the disgust of the Camberley partisans. Give-and-take play was the order for a time, and presently Scott got clear away. When close in he gave to Morrison, who beat Lanham with a fine shot, amidst applause.

Kingston then attacked with vigour, and after a couple of fruitless corners, Cunliffe and Foster executed a pretty passing run, which ended in Cunliffe placing Kingston level. Half-time arrived with the score one all.

During the second moiety Kingston did a great amount of pressing, the forwards giving a very pretty exhibition of the passing game. The Camberley defence, however, proved equal to the strain. Vincent once put in a good shot, which looked like scoring, but Collins brought off a grand save. Just before time Andrews netted the ball, but the goal was disallowed, the man being off-side.

Camberley made a series of clever rushes into the Kingston territory, but could do nothing tangible, and time was signalled with the score unaltered. It was agreed to play an extra half-hour, but the teams were by this time considerably 'pumped.' Play was consequently of an uninteresting give-and-take character, and though both sides fought strenuously to decide the game one way or the other, the defence always proved stronger than the attack. The game will, therefore, have to be re-played.
Teams:
Kingston.- Goal, H. Lanham; backs, Tully and King; half-backs, Fagan, Richards and Lambert; right wing, Ocock and Vincent; left wing, Cunliffe and Foster; centre, Andrews.
Camberley - Goal, W. Collins; backs, C. Smith and G. James; half-backs, E. Baker, F. Kingsman and J. Pyniger; right wing, F. Dobson and G. E. W. Andrews; left wing, G. B. Scott and W. H. Morrison; centre,. A. Adkins.
Referee, Mr. W. J. Wilson (hon. sec. S.C.F.A.)

Report from West Surrey Times dated 11 February 1898- see report in original format.


The semi-final tie in the Surrey Association Junior Cup competition between Kingston-on-Thames and St. Michael's, Camberley, was played on the Sports Ground, Guildford, on Saturday, and attracted some 500 spectators, many of whom journeyed down by special train from Surbiton. Kingston were, of course, without A.R. Short, who met with a serious accident the previous week, but otherwise had their full strength. The team played capitally all round, and had a great deal more of the game than their opponents, but when in front of goal the shots were put anywhere but into the net. The Camberley team were the first to score by Morrison, but this was equalized by Ocock, and when half-time arrived neither could claim an advantage, the score being one goal each. This condition still remained unaltered when the specified time had run out. An extra half-hour was played, but without any further addition to the score, and the game was left drawn. The tie will be re-played to-day (Saturday) at Guildford, and another interesting game may be anticipated.

Notes from Surrey Comet dated 12 February 1898- see report in original format.