In the Steps of sir Stanley

Young sportsmen seem to really enjoy their game. They seldom lose their temper; don't really care if they lose; listen intently to their coaches out forget most of his advice in the thick of the game. In all, they play it for the fun of it. And that's the way it should be. These photographs were taken in a 10th grade soccer match between City and Richmond Athletic. Does it matter who won?

A City player deftly sneaks in a foot to clear the ball from this fray

It's a race for the ball and it's going to be close. The Richmond player, right, seems to have a shoulder in front

That was a near thing. A City fullback clears the ball from in front of his goal

"Now listen you guys, when you get out there." City coach John McKay gives his 10th graders the message

One side buster. A City forward swoops on to the ball, pushing his Richmond rival to one side

Whoomph! A hefty boot clears the ball and the youngsters in the foreground step back

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The Nelson Photo News

No 129 : July 24, 1971

In the Steps of sir Stanley