SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY 1903, 
DEVON JUNIOR CUP.

St Sidwell's v Plympton
Devon Junior Cup R1

At Mount Pleasant.

St Sidwell's United 0,
Robinson; Hughes, Campbell: Avery, Mann, Morgan; Sellick, Davies, Thomas, Eveleigh, Coles,

Plympton 1,
Creber; Manning, Northmore; Dickson, Varcoe, McCarthy; Hill, Triscott, Silversteer, Hignan, Nicholson.

Scorer
Plympton:- Higman,

With the slope in their favour, the visitors pressed at the outset, but the defence of the United was sound, and Plympton were driven back. They soon returned howevern and from a rush Hignan put through their first goal. The Saints now had a turn at attacking and Coles looked like equalising, but his shot went wide, Each side pressed in turn, but neither could score. In the 2nd half play vas in favour of St Sidwells for a time, and the grand defence of Manning kept them out, for that player saved his side time after time, Plympton were well served by their Halfbacks, whoseplay was stronger and better together than Exeter's.

St Sidwell's 0-1 Plympton

Match Report 2.

There was a capital attendance at the Junior Cup match which was played at Exeter between St Sidwell's and Plympton. The Saints anticipated holding their un- beaten certificate, but at the end of a finely- contested game they had to admit defeat to a generally superior team by a goal. The visitors had a capital line of forwards-not quite their full string-and nd they showed splendid cohesion, their headwork being capital at times. Their passes were generally accurate and well timed, and their efforts certainly deserved more success. Where Plympton triumphed was in their defence, which was soundness itself. Their halves were sure tacklers, and passed with discre tion. Manning, at back, played a really grand game, some of his clearances being particularly good. He was, too, very well partnered. The goalkeeper was not troubled seriously, except on few occasions, but he saved twice brilliantly once in the first half, when he took the ball from the feet of Sellick, and once in the second, when he stopped a fine low shot which deserved to score.

The Saints' forwards were off their game. They were quite held up by the opposing halves. They failed to make the most of the opportunities which presented themselves, and once two forwards completely overran the ball in the goal-mouth. Morgan was the best of the halves, being very energetic. Mann kicked wildly, while the opposing left wing repeatedly got by Avery. The brunt of the attack fell on Hughes, who came through a trying game exceedingly well. His tackling and kicking were alike excellent. Campbell did not do himself justice, but it is only fair to say that he was suffering from an injured leg. and should not have turned out. Robinson saved several times in good siyle.

Published: Monday 16 February 1903
Newspaper: Exeter and Plymouth Gazette