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Big Shots Win The Day.
How Liverpool Turn the Tide
Six Goals Win Well Deserved.
By “Stork.”
Liverpool, ever known for their penchant for providing something sensational, brought off one of the most unexpected victories in their long list of Derby matches at Anfield on Saturday, when they defeated Everton by 6-0, and the result was fully justified. I readily recall their 7-4 win a few seasons ago, and one or two 5-0 scores on their card, but 6-0 is the biggest and most brilliant victory ever recorded over Everton at Anfield. The “form book” did not suggest that such a thing could really happen, for earlier in the week Liverpool had suffered defeat, and played in a manner which was not encouraging for their big meeting on Saturday. Team changes had to be made, but what would they be? That was the question asked on all sides. The directors rather started everyone by bringing in an entirely new wing. They played Hodgson at inside left –something fresh for the big South African. Many did not like the move. It was too experimental, they said, for such a big game, but Liverpool have a habit of doing something unusual. The move solved a difficulty on Saturday, and the line is likely to remain intact for some time. Everton were not only beaten, but beaten by a much superior team on the day's play, and I go so far as to say that if the score had run into double figures Liverpool would not have been flattered for they were that much the better side. Even Evertonians of long standing had to admit that Everton had met their masters, and that the result was fully justified. How could they say anything else with such a score leveled against their side? It was starting, no doubt, and not even injuries to Dean and Williams can rob Liverpool of the merit of their victory for 4 goals had been obtained while Williams and Dean were on the field of play.
Flash of Brilliance.
Only for ten minutes did Everton give their supporters something to shout about, for in through first ten minutes Dean and his colleagues produced some fine football; but it was soon to fade away and give way to an endeavour to curb this fiery Liverpool side, who were more go-ahead in their methods than their adversaries. Quick and judicious tackling was the ‘undoing of Everton. Their machine-like combination was cut into with a vengeance, and when Liverpool opened the day's scoring at 9 minutes they never looked back. They went from strength to strength, whereas Everton almost went out of the picture. The one great factor in Liverpool's victory was that there was a unity of purpose in the side, and their every more was made with quick precision, and when the goal area was reached there was the big shot; no matter who delivered it so long as it was delivered. Sagar was a buy man, throughout. He never could be sure when the Liverpool forwards were anywhere at hand for he soon gained the knowledge that there was a shot in every boot, and that every one of Liverpool's five was keen to show his prowess in the matter of shooting. As it turned out, it was Hodgson and Howe he had to fear most, particularly the former, who was in one of his most determined shooting moods. Sagar will not easily forget those two drives of Hodgson's, who sent the ball crashing into the net. They were two terrible shots, and all Sagar could do was hold a watching brief, for he was helpless to do anything else. Against Manchester City Liverpool had appeared slow. On Saturday it was Everton who lagged behind in the matter of pace. They just could not cope with Liverpool's dashing methods. By that I do not wish to imply that there was no skill in the Anfield side, for that would be a libel. There was any amount of skill in their play, but it was accomplished at greater speed, there being no desire to cut fancy figures, but go the shortest way to goal, and then hit hard and often.
Great Shots Decide.
What a comparison of style! Everton wanted to coax and cuddle the ball, and there were times a promising movement came tumbling down through that great fault of making three moves where one would have done. Forward should have been their watchword just as it was Liverpool's but no, they passed and passed again in an annoying manner which was a help to the Liverpool half-backs and not a hindrance. It enabled them to get into close touch with the man on the ball, so that very often a pass had to be made rapidly, and at a consequence did not go where intended. The greatest disparity between the teams, however, was in shooting. Riley had a comfortable afternoon. The one and only real shot made by the Everton forwards was the one by Miller, which rattled against the upright. Riley had some catches to make, but it is my belief that he was never so surely troubled in his mind as Sagar must have been when Liverpool men were gathered about him. Riley knows his Dean. His decision to be first to the ball served him well for during the early moments of the game he time and time again, advanced to punch away a centre which had only to contact with Dean's head to turn it into a goal.
Dean's Chipped Toe.
In the second half Everton were undoubtedly severely handicapped, for Dean was suffering with a chipped tow, and Williams had pulled a muscle in the groin, so could do little to help along Everton's cause. But one cannot smooth over the defeat on that score, for Liverpool had practically sealed the match in the first half by scoring four goals. Everton could not wipe away such a score at least not judged on the way they were playing. The second half was not nearly so good as had been the first, for some of the “fire” had gone out of Liverpool. Were they content with their magnificent lead? Were they confident that Everton could not catch up with them? It appeared like it, for a few minutes from the end they set the place alive again by scoring two further goals through Howe, who thus brought his tally up to four including a “hat-trick.” Dean, after being off the field a few times, eventually left for good 15 minutes from the end, but Williams gallantly stayed on until the finish. The crowd –48000 who paid £2,810 (much below the usual for Derby games) – gave Liverpool a grand reception as they left the field. I do not intend to individualize, for it was a team that Liverpool reached the heights. One naturally has to pay tribute to Howe on his four goals; the great shooting of Hodgson; and the smart wing play by Carr. It was the last-named who provided the centre, which enabled Howe to score the first goal, a cleverly headed glide, which turned the ball right away from Sagar. It was Liverpool at their best. Every man played his part, and played it well, so well, in fact that Everton never looked like marking a match of it after their one bright spell early on. Bradshaw closed down the middle of the ground to Dean, and with that an accomplished fact, the rest of the Everton front rank simply weaved and worked without producing anything tangible to offer Riley. It was a poor Everton we saw, and an enthralling Liverpool. Cresswell, White, Sagar (who made many daring saves withoutstanding that he was beaten six times, and nearly a seventh when Hodgson crashed a shot up against the upright for the ball to come back into play), Britton and Leyfield were Everton's best, but there must be more shooting if matches are to be won. Classical movement alone will not bring victory. Teams: - Liverpool: - Riley, goal; Cooper and Blenkinsop, backs; Savage, Bradshaw and McDougall (captain), half-backs; Niewenhuys, Wright, Howe, Hodgson and Carr, forwards. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Williams and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Miller, Dean (captain), Stevenson and Leyfield, forwards. Referee Mr. T. Thompson, (Leamington).
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How Liverpool Turn the Tide
Six Goals Win Well Deserved.
By “Stork.”
Liverpool, ever known for their penchant for providing something sensational, brought off one of the most unexpected victories in their long list of Derby matches at Anfield on Saturday, when they defeated Everton by 6-0, and the result was fully justified. I readily recall their 7-4 win a few seasons ago, and one or two 5-0 scores on their card, but 6-0 is the biggest and most brilliant victory ever recorded over Everton at Anfield. The “form book” did not suggest that such a thing could really happen, for earlier in the week Liverpool had suffered defeat, and played in a manner which was not encouraging for their big meeting on Saturday. Team changes had to be made, but what would they be? That was the question asked on all sides. The directors rather started everyone by bringing in an entirely new wing. They played Hodgson at inside left –something fresh for the big South African. Many did not like the move. It was too experimental, they said, for such a big game, but Liverpool have a habit of doing something unusual. The move solved a difficulty on Saturday, and the line is likely to remain intact for some time. Everton were not only beaten, but beaten by a much superior team on the day's play, and I go so far as to say that if the score had run into double figures Liverpool would not have been flattered for they were that much the better side. Even Evertonians of long standing had to admit that Everton had met their masters, and that the result was fully justified. How could they say anything else with such a score leveled against their side? It was starting, no doubt, and not even injuries to Dean and Williams can rob Liverpool of the merit of their victory for 4 goals had been obtained while Williams and Dean were on the field of play.
Flash of Brilliance.
Only for ten minutes did Everton give their supporters something to shout about, for in through first ten minutes Dean and his colleagues produced some fine football; but it was soon to fade away and give way to an endeavour to curb this fiery Liverpool side, who were more go-ahead in their methods than their adversaries. Quick and judicious tackling was the ‘undoing of Everton. Their machine-like combination was cut into with a vengeance, and when Liverpool opened the day's scoring at 9 minutes they never looked back. They went from strength to strength, whereas Everton almost went out of the picture. The one great factor in Liverpool's victory was that there was a unity of purpose in the side, and their every more was made with quick precision, and when the goal area was reached there was the big shot; no matter who delivered it so long as it was delivered. Sagar was a buy man, throughout. He never could be sure when the Liverpool forwards were anywhere at hand for he soon gained the knowledge that there was a shot in every boot, and that every one of Liverpool's five was keen to show his prowess in the matter of shooting. As it turned out, it was Hodgson and Howe he had to fear most, particularly the former, who was in one of his most determined shooting moods. Sagar will not easily forget those two drives of Hodgson's, who sent the ball crashing into the net. They were two terrible shots, and all Sagar could do was hold a watching brief, for he was helpless to do anything else. Against Manchester City Liverpool had appeared slow. On Saturday it was Everton who lagged behind in the matter of pace. They just could not cope with Liverpool's dashing methods. By that I do not wish to imply that there was no skill in the Anfield side, for that would be a libel. There was any amount of skill in their play, but it was accomplished at greater speed, there being no desire to cut fancy figures, but go the shortest way to goal, and then hit hard and often.
Great Shots Decide.
What a comparison of style! Everton wanted to coax and cuddle the ball, and there were times a promising movement came tumbling down through that great fault of making three moves where one would have done. Forward should have been their watchword just as it was Liverpool's but no, they passed and passed again in an annoying manner which was a help to the Liverpool half-backs and not a hindrance. It enabled them to get into close touch with the man on the ball, so that very often a pass had to be made rapidly, and at a consequence did not go where intended. The greatest disparity between the teams, however, was in shooting. Riley had a comfortable afternoon. The one and only real shot made by the Everton forwards was the one by Miller, which rattled against the upright. Riley had some catches to make, but it is my belief that he was never so surely troubled in his mind as Sagar must have been when Liverpool men were gathered about him. Riley knows his Dean. His decision to be first to the ball served him well for during the early moments of the game he time and time again, advanced to punch away a centre which had only to contact with Dean's head to turn it into a goal.
Dean's Chipped Toe.
In the second half Everton were undoubtedly severely handicapped, for Dean was suffering with a chipped tow, and Williams had pulled a muscle in the groin, so could do little to help along Everton's cause. But one cannot smooth over the defeat on that score, for Liverpool had practically sealed the match in the first half by scoring four goals. Everton could not wipe away such a score at least not judged on the way they were playing. The second half was not nearly so good as had been the first, for some of the “fire” had gone out of Liverpool. Were they content with their magnificent lead? Were they confident that Everton could not catch up with them? It appeared like it, for a few minutes from the end they set the place alive again by scoring two further goals through Howe, who thus brought his tally up to four including a “hat-trick.” Dean, after being off the field a few times, eventually left for good 15 minutes from the end, but Williams gallantly stayed on until the finish. The crowd –48000 who paid £2,810 (much below the usual for Derby games) – gave Liverpool a grand reception as they left the field. I do not intend to individualize, for it was a team that Liverpool reached the heights. One naturally has to pay tribute to Howe on his four goals; the great shooting of Hodgson; and the smart wing play by Carr. It was the last-named who provided the centre, which enabled Howe to score the first goal, a cleverly headed glide, which turned the ball right away from Sagar. It was Liverpool at their best. Every man played his part, and played it well, so well, in fact that Everton never looked like marking a match of it after their one bright spell early on. Bradshaw closed down the middle of the ground to Dean, and with that an accomplished fact, the rest of the Everton front rank simply weaved and worked without producing anything tangible to offer Riley. It was a poor Everton we saw, and an enthralling Liverpool. Cresswell, White, Sagar (who made many daring saves withoutstanding that he was beaten six times, and nearly a seventh when Hodgson crashed a shot up against the upright for the ball to come back into play), Britton and Leyfield were Everton's best, but there must be more shooting if matches are to be won. Classical movement alone will not bring victory. Teams: - Liverpool: - Riley, goal; Cooper and Blenkinsop, backs; Savage, Bradshaw and McDougall (captain), half-backs; Niewenhuys, Wright, Howe, Hodgson and Carr, forwards. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Williams and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Miller, Dean (captain), Stevenson and Leyfield, forwards. Referee Mr. T. Thompson, (Leamington).
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