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“FIGHT FOR SATETY” MERSEYSIDE “DERBY” MATCH
Evening Express
Everton and Liverpool in Vital Duel Tomorrow
Blues’ Bid For 7th. Double
By Pilot.
The “fight” for safety Merseyside “Derby” match takes place at Goodison Park tomorrow, when Everton face Liverpool in a game of vital importance to both clubs. This will be the 74th meeting of the clubs under the auspices of the Football League since they first clashed in October, 1894, and of those Everton have won 32, Liverpool 23, and 18 have been drawn. At Goodison Park the Blues have scored 17 wins against ten by the Reds. The Blues have a great chance of recording their seventh “double” at the expense of Liverpool, for in October they won at Anfield by 2-1. So much for the past. What of the future? Here we have two teams imbued with a fighting spirit and earnestness to succeed. Both are in what I regard as the danger zone, although Liverpool’s position –based on points gained –is worse than that of the Blues. Yet any further slips on the part of either club will be serious, and so I look forward to a real “needle” game, as apart from the usual local rivalry. Everton will be viewing the game with some degree of confidence seeing that they had a rest last Saturday and have no injury worries. Injuries have hit Liverpool. Even now, 24 hours before the game, one cannot say for certain who will represent the Reds. Hanson, Harley, Busby and McDougall are all among the doubtful starters.
Everton “No Chances?”
Neither side will be selected until this evening, but I do not anticipate any change in the Everton ranks. Liverpool will have one “Derby” game debutant at least. This is Billy Fagan, the inside left. The Everton attack will have to employ all its quile and science to circumvent the solid Liverpool defence. The Reds have a grand half back line, sound backs, and a goalkeeper who is second to none in the land at the moment. The Reds’ defence will test the crafty Everton attack, in fact, this game may become a duel between Everton’s attack and Liverpool’s power of resistance. Remember that Liverpool are bonny fighters away from home. They have lost only one game away since October 16. That was at Charlton. If Liverpool are to gain any of those invaluable points they will need to concentrate on wing attacks instead of trying to carve out a path down the middle. Tom Jones is playing so well that the Reds’ inside forwards will be given the minimum of scope. Liverpool face Everton at a time when the Blues are plying really fine football. Gone is that old uncertainly which cost Everton points. They are operating with class and confidence. Everton’s form in recent matches has belied their lowly position in the league, and thus I regard this as Liverpool’s most exacting task of the remaining matches. It is pity such a jewel should have to be played in midweek, for the attendance is certain to be affected, but I am sure we shall see a game worth going a long way to see. And so –to the 74th league “Derby.” Everton (probable); Morton; Cook, Jones (Jack); Britton, Jones (Tom), Mercer; Geldard, Cunliffe, Lawton, Stevenson, Gillick.
GOODISON “DERBY” GAME THRILLS
Balmer Scores For Liverpool In First Minute
Lawton’s Equaliser For Everton
By Pilot
The Merseyside Derby match, at Goodison today, between Everton and Liverpool, attracted the smallest attendance I have ever seen at one of these games. There could have been no more than 25,000 spectators present when the teams took the field. Liverpool had five changes. Van Den Berg made his first Football League debut at outside left. Teams: - Everton: - Morton, goal; Cook and Jones (JE), backs; Britton (captain), Jones (TG) and Mercer, half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, Lawton, Stevenson, and Gillick, forwards. Liverpool: - Riley, goal; Cooper and Ramsden, backs; Taylor, Rodgers, and Bush, half-backs; Nieuwenhuys, Balmer, Shafto, Fagan, and Van Den Berg, forwards. Referee Mr. Dedman (Blackpool).
There was a sensational opening, Balmer giving Liverpool the lead in 30 seconds. It was a goal which brought back memories of the last Cup-tie between the sides, when Dean scored in similar fashion for Everton. Hardly an Everton player touched the ball from the moment that Taylor by clever dribbling beat two men until the ball hit the back of the net. Taylor swung the ball out to Nieuwenhuys, who promptly headed inwards. Shafto put the ball back and as Tom Jones was about to clear, Balmer dashed in, took the ball through a few yards, and placed low into the corner of the net. So Balmer had landed the first blow against his former colleagues. Everton appeared uncertain, but when Lawton slipped through after Rogers had missed the ball, Taylor was there to say “No.” Play lacked incident for a spell, with Liverpool showing much more enterprise and accuracy in their use of the ball. Tom Jones twice headed away after Fagan had cut out the work, then Everton in their first real attack’ drew level, Lawton scoring in the eight minute. Geldard had beaten the offside trap by racing to the corner, where he was forced over the touchline by Rodgers, Geldard took the throw-in and placed it to Britton, who turned round coolly and lobbed the ball into the goalmouth. It was a perfect centre, and Lawton leaped up to glide the ball well out of Riley’s reach into the far corner. Everton gained the first corner, and from this Cunliffe headed outside Liverpool almost regained the lead when Cook took matters too easily, and Van Den Berg was able to centre from the line, Morton missed the ball in its flight, and it seemed to run along the face of the cross-bar before coming back into play. Balmer was through again, but Morton had his shot covered. The ball hit a defender, however, and the goalkeeper was thankful to turn it around the post for a corner. This led to another, which Van Den Berg placed against the side netting. Everton’s defence was shaky. The referee gave a free kick with Geldard lying injured on the floor, and then first Tom Jones and then Jack Jones hesitated so that Nieuwenhuys was able to dart in and head just by the post.
Everton Find Their Feet
Everton were gradually getting into their stride and their forwards participated in some delightful passing movements, one of these ending with a Lawton header; which Riley fielded. Lawton and Gillick were able to give Cunliffe a shooting chance, but the inside-right shot just by the post. At last Mr. Dedman held up the game so that Geldard and Cooper, who had been injured some time previously, could receive attention from their trainers. Both resumed at the same time. Rogers held Lawton and was quick to run up and apologies. From the free kick Geldard’s left foot shot was turned behind by Bush. The corner was cleared but only for Britton to lob it back to the middle. Lawton’s header was nicely taken by Riley. Lawton had a wonderful chance when Geldard placed low across the goalmouth, but in trying to take the shot first time he only half hit it; Riley caught Gillick’s delayed centre as Cunliffe lasted in, and Van Den Berg drove a splendid shot along the floor, Morton turning the ball around the post at full length. The referee, however, awarded Everton’s goal kick.
Stevenson’s Miss
Stevenson missed a chance of a life time after half an hour. Geldard neatly lobbed the ball over the heads of Ramsden and Busby leaving Stevenson with no one to beat but Riley, Stevenson had tome to “kill” the ball and take his goal-but he drove at it first time and placed yards beyond the far post. This was a keen, sporting game, with little to choose, between the sides, although Everton had missed the chances. Liverpool were showing improved form, but their forward work was hardly as accurate as that of Everton’s. Lawton was an inspired leader. Gillick passed the ball in the wrong direction and away went Liverpool with a surprise raid. Jack Jones should have cleared, but he headed the ball direct to Shafto, who burst through on his own. Shafto tried to hook the ball through, but Morton beat the ball back to Shafto, whose second effort, taken as he was stumbling passed beyond the goal. Liverpool were now providing the thrills and this certainly was a narrow escape for the Blues. Jack Jones had received a knock in the mouth trying to stop that Shafto effort and seemed to be a little dazed. Van Den Berg was making quite an impressive debut, and now he shot across goal with his right foot. Half-time Everton 1, Liverpool 1. Everton took up the the running on resuming, Cunliffe placing across for Stevenson to try a shot but Cooper was there to kick away. Geldard forced a corner and this almost led to Gillick breaking through, but his shot, and Stevenson’s which followed, crashed against defenders. Van Den Berg beat Cook only to see Morton take charge of his centre. Then Nieuwenhuys and Balmer combined splendidly, Balmer’s centre from the goal line almost taking Everton by surprise. The Reds came again, Balmer, shooting across goal, as he was tackled. Everton had another corner on the right, and this time Gillick shot outside after friend and foe had missed the ball. So this ding-dong struggle continued with hardly a pin to choose between the sides. Shafto got the ball into the net-but he punched it in!
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Evening Express
Everton and Liverpool in Vital Duel Tomorrow
Blues’ Bid For 7th. Double
By Pilot.
The “fight” for safety Merseyside “Derby” match takes place at Goodison Park tomorrow, when Everton face Liverpool in a game of vital importance to both clubs. This will be the 74th meeting of the clubs under the auspices of the Football League since they first clashed in October, 1894, and of those Everton have won 32, Liverpool 23, and 18 have been drawn. At Goodison Park the Blues have scored 17 wins against ten by the Reds. The Blues have a great chance of recording their seventh “double” at the expense of Liverpool, for in October they won at Anfield by 2-1. So much for the past. What of the future? Here we have two teams imbued with a fighting spirit and earnestness to succeed. Both are in what I regard as the danger zone, although Liverpool’s position –based on points gained –is worse than that of the Blues. Yet any further slips on the part of either club will be serious, and so I look forward to a real “needle” game, as apart from the usual local rivalry. Everton will be viewing the game with some degree of confidence seeing that they had a rest last Saturday and have no injury worries. Injuries have hit Liverpool. Even now, 24 hours before the game, one cannot say for certain who will represent the Reds. Hanson, Harley, Busby and McDougall are all among the doubtful starters.
Everton “No Chances?”
Neither side will be selected until this evening, but I do not anticipate any change in the Everton ranks. Liverpool will have one “Derby” game debutant at least. This is Billy Fagan, the inside left. The Everton attack will have to employ all its quile and science to circumvent the solid Liverpool defence. The Reds have a grand half back line, sound backs, and a goalkeeper who is second to none in the land at the moment. The Reds’ defence will test the crafty Everton attack, in fact, this game may become a duel between Everton’s attack and Liverpool’s power of resistance. Remember that Liverpool are bonny fighters away from home. They have lost only one game away since October 16. That was at Charlton. If Liverpool are to gain any of those invaluable points they will need to concentrate on wing attacks instead of trying to carve out a path down the middle. Tom Jones is playing so well that the Reds’ inside forwards will be given the minimum of scope. Liverpool face Everton at a time when the Blues are plying really fine football. Gone is that old uncertainly which cost Everton points. They are operating with class and confidence. Everton’s form in recent matches has belied their lowly position in the league, and thus I regard this as Liverpool’s most exacting task of the remaining matches. It is pity such a jewel should have to be played in midweek, for the attendance is certain to be affected, but I am sure we shall see a game worth going a long way to see. And so –to the 74th league “Derby.” Everton (probable); Morton; Cook, Jones (Jack); Britton, Jones (Tom), Mercer; Geldard, Cunliffe, Lawton, Stevenson, Gillick.
GOODISON “DERBY” GAME THRILLS
Balmer Scores For Liverpool In First Minute
Lawton’s Equaliser For Everton
By Pilot
The Merseyside Derby match, at Goodison today, between Everton and Liverpool, attracted the smallest attendance I have ever seen at one of these games. There could have been no more than 25,000 spectators present when the teams took the field. Liverpool had five changes. Van Den Berg made his first Football League debut at outside left. Teams: - Everton: - Morton, goal; Cook and Jones (JE), backs; Britton (captain), Jones (TG) and Mercer, half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, Lawton, Stevenson, and Gillick, forwards. Liverpool: - Riley, goal; Cooper and Ramsden, backs; Taylor, Rodgers, and Bush, half-backs; Nieuwenhuys, Balmer, Shafto, Fagan, and Van Den Berg, forwards. Referee Mr. Dedman (Blackpool).
There was a sensational opening, Balmer giving Liverpool the lead in 30 seconds. It was a goal which brought back memories of the last Cup-tie between the sides, when Dean scored in similar fashion for Everton. Hardly an Everton player touched the ball from the moment that Taylor by clever dribbling beat two men until the ball hit the back of the net. Taylor swung the ball out to Nieuwenhuys, who promptly headed inwards. Shafto put the ball back and as Tom Jones was about to clear, Balmer dashed in, took the ball through a few yards, and placed low into the corner of the net. So Balmer had landed the first blow against his former colleagues. Everton appeared uncertain, but when Lawton slipped through after Rogers had missed the ball, Taylor was there to say “No.” Play lacked incident for a spell, with Liverpool showing much more enterprise and accuracy in their use of the ball. Tom Jones twice headed away after Fagan had cut out the work, then Everton in their first real attack’ drew level, Lawton scoring in the eight minute. Geldard had beaten the offside trap by racing to the corner, where he was forced over the touchline by Rodgers, Geldard took the throw-in and placed it to Britton, who turned round coolly and lobbed the ball into the goalmouth. It was a perfect centre, and Lawton leaped up to glide the ball well out of Riley’s reach into the far corner. Everton gained the first corner, and from this Cunliffe headed outside Liverpool almost regained the lead when Cook took matters too easily, and Van Den Berg was able to centre from the line, Morton missed the ball in its flight, and it seemed to run along the face of the cross-bar before coming back into play. Balmer was through again, but Morton had his shot covered. The ball hit a defender, however, and the goalkeeper was thankful to turn it around the post for a corner. This led to another, which Van Den Berg placed against the side netting. Everton’s defence was shaky. The referee gave a free kick with Geldard lying injured on the floor, and then first Tom Jones and then Jack Jones hesitated so that Nieuwenhuys was able to dart in and head just by the post.
Everton Find Their Feet
Everton were gradually getting into their stride and their forwards participated in some delightful passing movements, one of these ending with a Lawton header; which Riley fielded. Lawton and Gillick were able to give Cunliffe a shooting chance, but the inside-right shot just by the post. At last Mr. Dedman held up the game so that Geldard and Cooper, who had been injured some time previously, could receive attention from their trainers. Both resumed at the same time. Rogers held Lawton and was quick to run up and apologies. From the free kick Geldard’s left foot shot was turned behind by Bush. The corner was cleared but only for Britton to lob it back to the middle. Lawton’s header was nicely taken by Riley. Lawton had a wonderful chance when Geldard placed low across the goalmouth, but in trying to take the shot first time he only half hit it; Riley caught Gillick’s delayed centre as Cunliffe lasted in, and Van Den Berg drove a splendid shot along the floor, Morton turning the ball around the post at full length. The referee, however, awarded Everton’s goal kick.
Stevenson’s Miss
Stevenson missed a chance of a life time after half an hour. Geldard neatly lobbed the ball over the heads of Ramsden and Busby leaving Stevenson with no one to beat but Riley, Stevenson had tome to “kill” the ball and take his goal-but he drove at it first time and placed yards beyond the far post. This was a keen, sporting game, with little to choose, between the sides, although Everton had missed the chances. Liverpool were showing improved form, but their forward work was hardly as accurate as that of Everton’s. Lawton was an inspired leader. Gillick passed the ball in the wrong direction and away went Liverpool with a surprise raid. Jack Jones should have cleared, but he headed the ball direct to Shafto, who burst through on his own. Shafto tried to hook the ball through, but Morton beat the ball back to Shafto, whose second effort, taken as he was stumbling passed beyond the goal. Liverpool were now providing the thrills and this certainly was a narrow escape for the Blues. Jack Jones had received a knock in the mouth trying to stop that Shafto effort and seemed to be a little dazed. Van Den Berg was making quite an impressive debut, and now he shot across goal with his right foot. Half-time Everton 1, Liverpool 1. Everton took up the the running on resuming, Cunliffe placing across for Stevenson to try a shot but Cooper was there to kick away. Geldard forced a corner and this almost led to Gillick breaking through, but his shot, and Stevenson’s which followed, crashed against defenders. Van Den Berg beat Cook only to see Morton take charge of his centre. Then Nieuwenhuys and Balmer combined splendidly, Balmer’s centre from the goal line almost taking Everton by surprise. The Reds came again, Balmer, shooting across goal, as he was tackled. Everton had another corner on the right, and this time Gillick shot outside after friend and foe had missed the ball. So this ding-dong struggle continued with hardly a pin to choose between the sides. Shafto got the ball into the net-but he punched it in!
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