The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC May competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 25: I rode in Sheffield's first troop, perhaps

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A clue to IRONSIDE.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.I think either 'troop' or 'perhaps' is redundant and means it's not quite an &lit. Nice idea though.
2.Confusing. The word 'troop' appears redundant to me. The anagrind (perhaps?) seems to be in the wrong place.
3.Which is the anagrind? If it's perhaps, then what is 'troop' doing in the wordplay?
4.Very good if it were not for “troop”, surely not acceptable as an a.i. If “perhaps” is a.i., then “troop” has no valid part to play