 Creswell, who having brought it up the side then kicked it into the middle to another of his side, who kicked it through the posts the minute before time was called"

Although brief, contemporary match reports confirm that passing was a regular feature of the Engineers' style.For example, in a match of February 1871 against Crystal Palace it is noted that "Lieut.Mitchell made a fine run down the left, passing the ball to Lieut.