One of the best fights we have seen on the Golders Green ground for several weeks was witnessed on Saturday, when Golders Green improved upon past performances on the same ground against Walthamstow by earning one League point.

This was a good performance seeing that the Avenue scored two goals, against the run of the play, fairly early in the game, but Golders Green played with much more spirit than they have previously done when the balance was against them, and a drawn game was a fair result.

Few will deny the Avenue the distinction of being somewhat cleverer than Golders Green. Their passing at times was delightful to watch, they found one another much more easily than the home players, and they were also well served in defence, R. Wright, who has seen long service, for some time with Barnet, doing splendidly at left-half.

Golders Green, however, gave an exhibition which, though not reaching to exceptional heights, was distinctly in advance of anything we have seen in recent times. The half-back line was strengthened by the return of G. Bucci, the captain, and J.W. Bloxham. A. Broadis, who completed the first line of defence, was, according to the programme, booked for left-half, but he played in his old position in the centre.

Two changes in the front line - the introduction of T. Berry, who showed promising form with the Reserves at the beginning of the season, and has played a few times for Tilbury, and M. Fallon in place of the Evanses (Fred and Tom) - brought about a much-desired improvement. Fallon comes from Mexborough in Yorkshire, and it is said that Tottenham Hotspur have an interest in him. He soon made his presence felt and the changes had the further effect of bringing the best out of others. Breagan is playing much better after his long enforced absence through injury, and though Drinkwater has not yet returned completely to his best form, he shone more brightly than in some recent games.

Though their play was some distance from championship form, it was distinctly encouraging, and a few more performances of the kind will keep interest in the club alive. Constant defeats were testing lukewarm supporters severely. "The best game we have seen there this season," was the verdict of a good number of people. The gate, too, was rather above the average, but room could have been found for many more without discomfort.

Fallon was soon giving anxiety to the Avenue's defence, but it took some time to get the correct angle, several shots going wide. However, it was good to find at last someone whose shots possessed sting. Breagan sent in some good centres, while Edwards joined in the attack, but one of his efforts failed through Breagan getting offside. The Avenue had done nothing of note until the raid which brought their first goal. This was scored by Green, the centre-forward, but the chief credit must be given to J. Brown, the outside-left, who has until recently been playing for Clapton. His centre - the first of many during the game - provided the opening.

Not long afterwards Walthamstow scored their second goal through S. Harris, at outside-right, who was unmarked. Some thought he was offside, but the referee did not hold that opinion.

But the fact that they were two goals down did not disspirit Golders Green. Except for scoring, they had proved themselves equal to the Avenue, and they continued to demonstrate this. Two free kicks were taken by Broadis, both going just wide of the posts, and then Berry was unsuccessful from a centre by Drinkwater. However, success came to Berry a little later from a good pass by Breagan, and this success was not only encouraging to this young player but to the side generally.

Golders Green were within an ace of equalising from another effort by Drinkwater, but half-time came with the score still 2-1 against them. Indeed, but for smart work by Godding in the last few minutes, they would have been two goals down.

The second half was distinctly thrilling. Walthamstow opened so well that it seemed as if they must add to their lead. Harris struck the crossbar, and Brown was ever a source of danger. They were certainly playing better football than Golders Green, but the home side put every ounce of effort into their work, and there were several bombardments of the Avenue's goal. Berry headed over for a corner, and though there were good efforts, one still felt the need of a goal-getter.

However, the equalising goal came at length, Breagan finding the net with a simple shot. It was not a goal to boast about, but it was welcome nevertheless.

After this the battle became keener than ever. An attack on the Avenue's goal, heavier than we have seen for a long time, ended in Bloxham shooting over the bar, and then, at the other end, we saw some excellent shots by Wright, Burton and others.

Still, on the whole, Golders Green more than held their own, and it was exasperating to see Berry miss one of the best chances of the match just before the end. His play, however, was good enough to justify his inclusion, and the committee would do well to give the same team a further trial. A tribute must be paid to the backs, while Bloxham gave his best performance since he rejoined the club.