Association Football.

Free Lance, Volume I, Issue 37, 16 March 1901, Page 21

Association Football.

The secretaries of the various clubs are again calling members together to finally dispose of last season's business, and enter with fresh vigour into the coming season's football, which promises to bo very keen in the different grades. The Swifts Football Club are, as usual, first in the field, with their annual meeting. It proved to be a repsesentative one of the different elevens which combatted m last season's football for this popular club. The secretary (Mr. F. J. Courtney), in his report, regretted having to record a disappointing season in two respects. Firstly, as to representation of the club in only placing four teams on the field, as against six in. 1899. Secondly, as to the positions of those four teams in the competitions, which were all last save the Third, which came about third on the list. He also mentionb that in the Henderson Challenge Cup competition the Thirds drew with Red Cross, and were afterwards defeated by that team by 4 goals to 1, and that is the only substantial success which was gained by the club during the whole season. The outlook for the coming season, however, presents a brighter appearance, as several players of note have decided to don the Swifts' colours, and, with an infusion of new blood, it is hoped they will wipe off their past defeats by signal victories in the approaching season. The energetic secretary and treasurer (Mr F. J. Courtney) has found it necessary not to seek re-election, and this is a matter for regret in the interests of the club. But, in his stead, the office has been shared by Mr. B. L. Salmon (as honorary secretary) and Mr. H. G. Mayer (as honorary treasurer). These will be smart and energetic officers.