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DENBIGH. Denbigh Town Football Club. THE SEASON'S REVIEW BY THE HON SECRETARY. On Monday evening last, at the Literary Society's Hall, the fourth season of the above, was broughc to a successful con- clusion. The retiring committee met, to receive the annual balance sheet, which showed a balauceof 13 (J* 7d on the (season's working. The total gate receipts for 1908-09 aojonnted to E123 6-j Id, as against 2147 (3* ül for 19U7—08. It will be remembered that Everton F.C. visited Denbigh last season, which fact augu- mented the funds of the home club to the extent of over C14. The club was not no fortunate in the matter of beiug drawn at home in cup ties as was the case during the previous season. The number of hou members has increased from 42 to 71, while GO players were registered as agaitist 47 last season At the commencement uf the closing season, the committee had to meet a deficit of R13 7s, thus it is easily seen that the prospects were anything but bright. This very discouraging start was bravely faced by the committee, which sot itaseli to curtailing unnecessary expendi- ture, and happily, so well was this work done, that not only did this body get the satisfaction of working this season, with- out loss, but was also able to reduce this deficit by £ 3 Wi 7d, thus the club is A:9 10s 5d on the wrong side. The gate receipts amounting to zC61 4s S'd, receipts from cup ties and subscriptions brought the ciub an income of X123 6* Id, which sum went to meet the following expenses, ground, league, and cup tie expenses, together with other incidentals ot zC52 53 3d amounting to £ 119 9s 6d, leaving a balance, as before started, of £ 3 1Ü" 7J. A word of thanks is due to the committee, which was composed of a body of gentlemen, who bRd the welfare of the club at heart, and who gave their time and presence to further the interests of football in Denbigh. The following were the members of the committee:—Messrs F B Clougb, H W Blunt, W Eovart Brock, William Thomas. Thomas Williams. John Griffiths, G F Davies, J Moody, E Morris Koberts, H Maddocks, E T Williams, W J Griffith, J Williams, J Ellis Jones, R E Williams, T A Davies, L Wolstoncroft, J 0 Thomas, D Jones, H. N Lewis, R T Williams, and the Hon Secretary. We were extremely fortunate in the selection of the chairman, in the person of Mr F B Clough, a gentle- man who is a very ardent footballer, and whose presenco was principally the back- bone of the club. Mr Clough, at the commencement of the season, presented the club with a new wet of red and black jerseys for which he deserves our special thanks. He not only attended every match at home, buc has accompanied the toarn to every out match, thus acquainting himself with the capabilities of 0 ;ell player, ai.d wh.vn an occasion arose, he reprimanded a plajer, in such a way that was pleasing to the culprit. The, club owes a':good share of its success to its chairman and it is the wish of all footballers that lie will still continue to favour tho club with his presence and help. The first team did good work throughout the year, but on one or two occasions failed miserably, particularly on three occasions. I allude to the matches against Beaumaris, Pwllheli, and Holyboad In the last-named match Denbigh was utterly defeated by 7 goals to 1. There might be excuses made for this by saying it was a long journey On a holiday, while dinner was served at a time which did not allow breathiug before the match. Yet, despite these excuses, the team should never have been defeated by 7 to 1. Again, when Pwllheli visited Denbigh oil Christmas Day they took away two valuable i (points, by scoring the only goal of the f match at a time when they were penned in J their own quarters for three parts of the J game, and yet again, against Beaumaris, 9 despite their chance of equalising from a | penalty. 3 As in the previous season, the club again entered into the North Wales Coast League, in both divisions. In the premier division their efforts met with more success than hitherto, for not only did they elevate their position, but also obtained three points more than the previous season, having played 20 matches, won G, drawn G, lost 8-for 18 points. The second team, I am sorry to say, was not a success, for it was at the bottom of the league table, having obtained two points out of a possible twelve, but these points were deducted for playing a non-registered player, thanks to the friendly spirit shown oy members of another club, who, wo hope, are now wiser, and have como to an age to know the, difference between friendly rivalry and spite. The club entered for three caps, namely, the National Cup, Welsh Amateur Cup, and the North Wales Coast Junior Cup. In the former we were drawn against Rhyl, but it was though advisable to give them a walk-over iu tue first round. In theWelsh amateur cup, after defeating I Ruthin and Rhyl, we were drawn against Llandudno at Llandudno, in the tnird round, and wishing to keep a full team at ] hocce to meet Beaumaris sent the Reserves I to do battle, but. alas, these bravo lighters (?) returned with as many goals against them I as t ere are miles from Denbigh to Rhyl. Unfortunately we de not stop here, for the seniors failed to hold their own against I Beaumaris and were defeated before their own spectators by one goal to nil, after one player failing to score from a penalty in the last minute of the game. There is no need to remind readers of the junior cup, for after receiving a walk over in the first round, we had to meet Coiwyu Bay on 7 occasions btforo the tie was de- cided, and this was only arrived at, when we, unfortunately hau to play 9 men and a cripple. J S Williams, beiu^ forced to retire from the field in the first few miuutes of the game. We protested on two occasions against irregularities, being successful in both occasions, but on the latter, the Welsh Association stopped in and awarded Colwyn Bay the tie. Denbigh obtained evidence, which was produced before the Welsh Coast Association, previous to the same being sent to Colwyn Bay by a would-be- Denbigh-Football-Patron and supporter. The club was unfortnnate in losing the services of three good and faithful players, early in the season, in the persons of Mr Luther Evans (who left for Darlington), Mr D G Williams, and Mr J S Williams, who were compelled to retire owing to inquirien. The Committee were again fortunate in procuring the same ground, which is ad- mitted to be one of the finest grounds in North Wales, at a very high rental. The season commenced on Saturday, September 12th, when the Guild F.C. were defeated by 10 goals to one. Denbigh defeated the following: in league encounters:—Carnarvon (a), Conway (h), Llaududno (h), Bingor (h), Bleanau Festiniog (b), and Colwyn Bay (h). Drew with:—Carnarvon (h), Llanrwat (b), Holyhead (h), Bangor (a), Llanrwst (a), and Culwsn Bay (a). Lost with:—Beaumaris (h & a), Pwllheli (h & a), Llandudno (a), Blaenau Fostiuiog (a), Conway (a), and Holyhead (a). J In iriendly matches the club defeated— Denbigh Guild (b & a), Bala (a), Bangor (b), and Liverpool Orreil (b); and lost to I B,i la (ti). The Reserves, in league encounter, drew with Denbigh Guild (b), and Colwyn Bay (h) anr! lost to Denbigh G lild (a), Ruthin (Ll & a), and Colwyn Bay (a) In iriendly matches they defeated Rhyl Grange (h & a); and drew with St Asaph (a), and Rhuddlan (a). A summary of the above is found below :— Goals. Pl'd. \V. L. D. for. agst. 1st team .33.17. 7. 9. 83. 62 2nd team .12. 2. 6. 4. 20. 38 The lollowiug are the goal scorers, in the first tea u: E E Davies, 24; J E I Edwards, 19; D B Davies, 7 T Davies, 7 J Tuckfield, 6 W E Hughes, 6 T A Davies, 5; R Tnomas, 4; H Randies, 3; and G E Lewis, 2. Iu the second team Fred Lloyd, 4; R Thomai, 4; H Cart- wright, 3; L L'>wis, 3, R C Williams, 2; I Francis JoueJf 2; E T Williams, 1 J C Davies, 1. I During the season the club c- I loci upon 1 goal-keeper, 5 bac is, 10 hal balrs, and 11 forwards, making a totil of players for the 1st team; and 2 goal-keepers, 4 backs, 7 half-backs, and 15 forwards, mak- ing a total of 28 players for the second team. A few comments regarding the players I will not be out of place. S Gri(U.hs-the custodian—who, by the way, has been the only ever-present for last season, has not missed a match for three years—such faithfulness, I tnink, is worthy of recognition. He has played f many a good game for the club last season in short, be has not had an off day since the Festiniog match last season. J S Williams, when playing a capital game, was hurt and forced to rptire. His coinra(le-Liew Roes—who reocterud the club valuable assistance, journeyed every j Saturday from Corweu, tuus showing his ) zeal and liking to the club. He is a strong I defender, his huge punts and fearless tack- ling being his chief characteristics. Llew was a great favourite, not only with his fellow club-mates, but also witu the home spectators. We also see in the Free Press" a good account of him in criuket. R T Willimstbe ex-captain—again ren- derod yeoman service to the olub. When all thought that BjL) Toni bad bid goodbye to football he suddenly carne out of his shell and played as well us ever. D G Williams, whom we all know is a stalling plajer and an indefatigable half-back, un- I fortunately did not turn out often for the club, owing to injuries. T A Davies—the renowned half-back-was, as usual, to the front in scientific football, being capped for I his division in the Jnter-league match at Baugor. T A was elected captain and well did he carry out his duties. Tom's only j fault is his expectancy to see all his I comrades play as well as himself. He is a married man this season, aud while wishing him long lifrt und future w" sympathise with him and his wife in the I loss of their little boy a^ed -1 months, whose death prevented T A from playing in the last few matches with his club. Tom Davies, the comedian of the team, is as popular as ever, is also a married man, which fact, fortunately, has not caused his play to become worse. Tom played a spleudid game right through the season, He is also a penalty kick artist. What! did you say anything about Beaumaris? P.(--ase show a red rag to a bull. We hope Tom will be seen again next season. His brother, Eleazir Davies, the giant, played capital toocbali, when he turned out for tho team. What a pity he could not pi-y regularly, for he ia a full btck of no mean order. Tue brothers Haghes, of Rhyl, alsa gave us their very be3t aud right well did they play. Bob beinaj perhaps tie better of th.> two; Ted was a very hard worker. E B iruett Jones helped as towards th j latter end of tho season. Ha i3 a goo player with a promising f ituro. two; Ted was a very hard worker. E B iruett Jones helped as towards th j latter end of tho season. Ha i3 a goo player with a promising f ituro. David Hughes also joined us late 18yer season. He will become a great. in the next season, when he commences wit team. G E Lewis, the new outside laft, P foOt, many spleudid game. He is fleet o Otto strong, fearless and unselfish, and 08 beautifully. H Handles, of Rhyl, is one of the b workers of the forward line, feedilig outside man so unselfishly, and with meut Harry's advent with his mascot always welcome. J Ellis Edwards, the second hig scorer of the season, performed tbegoes trick on three occasions. He is very coir and brainy, but well he should bØ, IA sidering he lives at Llanfihangel Myfyr. We must congratulate fat k upon his appointment, and thank hl11 j! his valuable assistance. The capt31 iJ11 the opposing team, on many occasions*^ the command to watch the small olit forward. jjj R Thomas, the genial Dick, wa3 enrolled as a playing member of the c^{, He is swift, decisive, and a rattling 3 His passing and dribbling was coif1130 upon by all. D Borwyu Davies, the renowned 0 fie side left, did nor, turn out as ofte'J ¡1 it should have liked lie played many c games, and is weil known for his speed i his centreing, which were often conve by the chums on the forward line. 00' also has 7 goals to his creciic a very usual performance for a wing piayer- E E Davies -sas by far the most sistenc player we had (his seasor. red trickiness has caused him to be remeia^j) in all towns which ue has visited. He bf honoured by the North Wales [) being, for the second time, selectej j, play in the Inter-League match. jg. the top scorer of the season, with 21 He i» the Freeman of the Denbigh We are begining to hope he will 9 be able to swim, for wo hear that Griffiths and he are taking lessons. Jack Tuckfield is a player who h*s very popular with the crowd. His ta\ along the wiug, and his control of the till is marvellous. He will improve to f II greater extent next season..the We have some very good players io Reserve team—Fred Lloyd, H Cartwrig 0, W Johnson, Len Lewis, aud C Myddle^ who will shine when next seen oat. life must now wish a Mr G F Davies log big and future prosperity and happiness 111 new life. What has been his wife's has been our loss, for Mr Davies, was married, retired entirely from foot" We owe special thanks to Mr ti Blunt, for his geuerosity in prefJell JD the club with notice board, to oe use^ jj headquarters. Messrs J O Thomas, »D' -y T Williams, on one or two occasions 0 ted as referees in friendly matched j which we thank them and otfer the named our hearty congratulations upoo success as a referee and his being reco nised as au official referee. the S«rgt Pays is deserving of thanks fot faithful way he helped the club at tho and for the usual clever way in wh icb tb6 managed his charges. MrEMillward, for groundsman, is also worthy of mention „ the clean and careful way he did bis 1 Mr R Norman Lewis, who tcok chargot, the footballs is to thanked. We wi^ especially thank Mr E Morris Roberts g readily assisting the club, in record of meetings when the secretary unable to be present. The club is Pre\e> indebted to the Station Master Mr aud to Mr W T Jones, of the parcel 0 for the kiud aud courteous way in they prepared all arrangements for team when going to out matches. olub owes a deep debt of gratitude to treasurer Mr Thomas Williams for the in which he carried out his duties. J~.fi bulk of the wot-k fell on bis shouldors were uudtrtaken to the entire sa.tisfao&" of all. The club was fortanate in its &a tion of treasurer and we feel eure tiia'9' members will appreciate Mr services. The club was also tnccessfo' procuring Capt Cole, as president, who all times came to the assistance of the elatlw The president was greatly interestoli the club aud on manv occasions came all the way from Llymeirjhion to tka team play. < The following is the black list o" a:e p; dances at committee moetin s •—^ v, Clougb, possible 34, actual 32 W E B 34—18; Thomas Williams, 34-34; & f B unt, 34—11; W J Griffitts, 31—5; & V illia as, 34—9; G F D^vie. 34—^ I avid Jonfrs, 31—7 J Moody, '.A—1^ g Morris Rjberts, 34—31; D H Ragne" 31-30; W Thomas, 31-26; John Will' 31-18 R Maddocks, 34-12 L Wolsf J croft, possible 20, actual 18; R Williams 34—11; J Ellin Jouee, J O Thomas, possible 10, actual 2; B Lewis, 34—3 T A Davies (oapc), 34^" R T Williams, 34-3. „ A new committee has been formed, wbiO, will meet shortly to organise the mall,e ment of the season 1909-10. '1) We would remind players of a booklet appertaining to football entitled Tale of Two Goalposts," price 2s GJ a A" (we mean time). g Last but not the least we wish to all supporters and friends for their »10Jj and support, and we trust ve will favoured with a continuance of the sain0* 0 We would remind snoporters that 6tI entrance to the ioctball (ic-dd has not ouanged, as\d is aocessabia cal. road, (iowu tiia this beiaq: the olJ^ a hz)pa rtii,3 will remembered next season.

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