SHANNON FOOTBALL CLUB.

Shannon News, 11 March 1927, Page 3

SHANNON FOOTBALL CLUB.

ANNUAL MEETING. -The above meeting was held in the Council Chambers last evening, Mr A. Birchall, in the absence of the president, Mr Brann, presiding over a large gathering of members and supporters. REPORT. The Committee reported that the Club had had a successful season. Teams were entered for all grades and succeeded in winning the junior championship Cup, the other teams being placed in creditable positions in thencompetitions. It is- gratifying to see, that the lower grade teams are doing so well, which gives the Club every. reason to be hopeful for the future. Again we obtained a good representation in the representative teams and our members gave creditable displays. The thanks of the Club are due to tho.«e who assisted with donations and in other ways. During the past season the committee worked well ' together and on no occasion were they short of a quorum. Special thanks are due to Mr B. J. Brann for the use of the Bank room during committee meetings, and to Messrs Brann and W. Movnihan, who watched over the Club's interests on the Union. The season was wound up by the Club holding a ball which was socially and financially a success. It was during this occasion when medals for the best back and the best forward in the senior team presented by Messrs W. and H. Murdoch, were awarded to Messrs C. Hunt and Marsh Hakaraia respectively Adopted. BALANCE SHEET. .: The balance sheet presented for the past season .showed the receipts to be £4O 2s 4d, together with the balance from the previous year of £8 7s 4d, making the total reecipts £4B 9s Bd. The expenditure was £37 13s 2d, thus leaving a balance in the Bank of £ll> 16s 6d. —The chairman said they were in a good position considering the expenditure had been so high). ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The following officers for the ensuing season were elected:— Patron, Mr T. Dalzell. President, Mr Brann (re-elected). ' Vice-Presidents, rhe same as last year, with the addition of Dr. Bell and Messrs J. A. Eoach, J. V. Burns, F Buckman, G. Mitchell, C. Boyle and A. Richards. z

Management -Committee: Messrs T. Dalzell, McLaggan, J,. Gray, A. Richards, H. Murdoch, J. V. Burns, A. Birchall, J. Curran. Delegates to Union: —Messrs T. Dalzell, J. Brann, W. Moynihan, A. Birchall, J. Gray, A. Richards, T. Moynihan. Vice-president to the Union: Mr W. Moynihan. Selectors: Seniors, Mr Takerei Kohika; juniors, left to Management Committee; thirds, Mr W. Easton. Secretary: Mr T. Kohika (re-elected). Treasurer: Mr Jas.> Curran (re-elect-ed). A BREEZY INTERLUDE. White the election of a selector for the senior team was in progress Mr Fitzgerald stated that it was the intention among some of the players to form a senior B team so that young players would be able to get a game, and he. asksd if it was intended to appoint a selector for each of the senior teams. He contended they had not received fair treatment last season. The. chairman said the formation of a senior B team had not been considered. ' Mr Fitzgerald then moved and Mr Moore seconded, "That a senior. B team be formed,.'' Mr W. Moynihan said he hoped the movers would speak to the motion. He said there were not enough senior players in the Club to run two teams. II there were, the best men would naturally be selected for the A team. Mr Fitzgerald said they would play for what team they liked. Otherwise they were going to join up with another Club. Mr Curran pointed out that the at titude they were taking up was gohiL to kill football in Shannon. When questioned on points relating in their proposal, both Messrs Fitzgerald and Moore refused to give civil re plies, with the result that amidst :i general uproar Mr Hennessey said that if there was any one in the room win •lid not wish to belong to the Club they should retire. At this Mr Fitzgerald and Mr Moore left the room, followed by several others. The nexl business Avas then proceeded with. In connection with the above matter Mr D. McLaggan said he had been accused of being at the bottom of starting another senior team. He said In wished to emphatically contradict it, as he had had nothing to do with the matter in any shape or form. GENERAL. ' It was stated that it was doubtful it a fourth grade team/would be avail able, owing to the age limit. On the motion of Mr Curran it was decided that it ue a recommendation to tin; lln-'on that the present age Hmit for the fourth grade be removed, as if it is allowed to remain as it is, it is going to discourage boys who wish to follow the game. "> It was resolved that the subscription be the same as last year, viz: Seniors and juniors 5/-, thirds 2/6, fourth*? 1/-, and an insurance fee of 2/6 each Also that the Club's colours be the same as last year and each player purchase his own jersey. In reply to a question, the secretary stated that last season there were only 35 financial members out of a total membership of 60. Only ten seniors were financial.

The secretary was instructed to collect subscriptions and insurance fees from players after two weeks' grace, before allowing them to take the field again. It was resolved that it be a recommendation to the Borough Council that the football ground at the Domain be kept in order by cutting the grass the same as was done for cricket. The meeting then terminated.