08 April 1922

TRINITY’S HAPPY TIME

Under the wintry conditions, the ground at Belle Vue was soon like a quagmire, but it was remarkable how the Wakefield players surmounted this difficulty. Instead of going in for kicking they persevered with running and passing, which completely battled their rivals from Featherstone. Parkin and Pepper, at the base of the scrummage, were too clever for Gill and Morgan, and opening out the game on every possible occasion the Trinity backs had a very happy time.

It was surprising to observe the accuracy of the Trinity backs, who combining splendidly, ran and passed in a manner which created the complete overthrow of the Rovers.

In the second half Featherstone having realised the strength of the Wakefield backs, endeavoured to make the game a forward one, but the Wakefield front rankers proved equal to the occasion, and when the ball became loose there was only one team in it. The Rovers were unable to cope with the resource and understanding of a well-balanced Trinity side.

No fault could found with the play of the Featherstone forwards, but their backs were far from being first class, if one excepts Hirst (in the centre) and Seymour, (the full back), the latter playing an untiring and clever game.

Leeds Mercury 10 April 1922