Possible Clues:

• Defender has constant luck with hard drop behind players
• Setting for new clock in the City?
• Painted fabric scenery
• Support for clergy in theatrical setting
• Maintain ministers should set the scene
• Support ministers creating a scene
• Give support to clergy - but it's behind the scenes
• Clubs unwilling to take on footballer, one dropped for being behind play
• Favoured ministers setting the scene for the players