THE PRACTICE MATCHES
There was surprisingly good attendances at both our pre-season trial games and several charities will accordingly benefit from the gate receipts. These two trials gave us the opportunity of testing four close-season captures, in addition to renewing acquaintance with our other players. Whilst it is still too early to fully judge the value of our new talent, there was indications that they will add strength to our XI's.
It is not generally known that Derrick Jackman had two days' training before he played in our second trial game and his replacement at half-time was due to a strained back muscle. In consequence we have included him in the 'A' team at Harwich for further training-run before trying him against stronger opposition.