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2-In-A-Minute Thrill Killed Spirit of A Lively Everton
‘Toffees’ Without Points
Everton 0, Liverpool 3
By Stork
Everton; Sagar, goal; Saunders and Greenhalgh (captain), backs; Watson, Jones (TG) and Farrell, half-backs; Fielding, Wainwright, Catterick, Stevenson, and Eglington, forwards. Liverpool; Sidlow, goal; Jones and Lambert, backs; Taylor, Hughes, and Paisley, half-backs; Liddell, Balmer, Stubbins, Fagan, and Priday, forwards. Referee; Mr. S.E. Law (West Bromwich).
It could not have been a more perfect day for the first of the Derby games at Goodison Park to-day. The sun shone brightly, yet there was a nice cooling breeze. The record for the Goodison ground is 68,000 odd. I don’t think there were that many there today, but there was an excellent crowd nevertheless. Forward trouble has been great in each side, so that changes were made and Everton, in particular, experimented. They tried Watson, a left winger, at right half, and Fielding, a natural inside left, at outside right in the hope that more punch would be brought into the line. Liverpool’s great trouble has been at inside forward and in their efforts to eradicate that difficulty they brought back Willie Fagan.
Liverpool Face The Sun
As has been the case for years past, the teams came out in pairs and Everton won the toss. This might mean something, for captain Greenhalgh put Liverpool to face the brilliant sunshine. At seven minutes Stevenson who had thus far been the engineer-in-chief of the Everton attack, instituted a movement which put Wainwright through, and the Everton inside man appeared to pass an opponent on his way to reach the ball. He did make contact, and glided the ball beyond the advancing Sidlow, but the referee claimed that Wainwright was offside.
What Did He See?
This will be a controversial matter for many a long day. Of course, the referee may have seen something we did not see, and perhaps it was not an offside decision, but some other infringement. I saw none. Stubbins once beat Jones in the air, but so far the Everton defence had not been greatly concerned. A long free-kick by Jones sped into the Liverpool goalmouth, but did not create the danger anticipated. When Liddell beat his man, and went running in, all the Liverpool crowd expected to see one of the Scot’s specials but Liddell was distinctly off the line with his shot.
Off The Target
Stevenson tried a quick drive which was off the target, and then Eglington forced a corner, his shot being nodded over the goalline, but corners these days don’t mean much in the packed defences which prevail. Liddell and Stubbins almost got the Everton defence tied in a knot, which, however, was unravelled. Stevenson was in brilliant form. He was a will-o-the-wisp, and rarely did he put a ball wrong. Indeed, at this stage, he was the outstanding man in the whole 22. Catterick made a hook shot which passed over, when I thought a ball to his right wing would have been of much more value. So far there had been plenty to please the mighty throng, but there was no disputing Everton’s superiority at this stage. Eglington used his speed to harass Hughes who finally had to submit and conceded a corner. This was safely caught by Sidlow.
Two Goalmouth Thrills
Wainwright would have been off-side had the ball not hit Paisley’s legs in transit. Wainwright, however, shot with power from an angle, and Sidlow made a neat catch. The neatest approach to a goal thus far was when Liddell broke through moved close in, and then tried a shot, which actually became a pass, right across the Everton goalmouth. Priday tried his utmost to make contact, but the speed of the ball was too much for him. It only needed a touch, and that ball would have been in the net. Liddell made another powerful run and the hearts of the Liverpool people must have been beating high. After beating Greenhalgh, the Liverpool winger thundered down the wing and closed in, with the object of shooting. He was tackled at a crucial moment, and finally shot against the side netting. This was something like the Liverpool I knew last season. Stevenson was penalised, rather curiously, I thought, for he actually kicked the ball, but the referee thought it was rather dangerous. Stubbins delighted with some tricky footwork and again opened a way for Liddell, who, however, found the way to goal barred to him. Eglington and Stevenson joined up in a movement that found its culmination when Hughes headed away, but the matter did not end there, for Stevenson was brought down by Jones, and from the resultant free kick T.G. Jones brought out a magnificent save by Sidlow, who turned the fast drive over his crossbar at the very last second. There was no denying that there was a lot of danger in Liverpool’s keen thrusts. The lead-up may not have been pretty, but the effect was just the same, and a Stubbins pass to Priday was only cleared away by Saunders with difficulty.
Liddell Injured
Liddell was injured in a collision with Greenhalgh, and the free kick was headed to Safety by Watson. Greenhalgh came under the ban of a section of the crowd with justification. In my opinion it had been a good game. There had been some excellent football by both sides the Everton forwards in particular showing up extremely well. There was just one, unhappy note, and that was when the referee spoke to Liddell. Near the interval Farrell sent Everton away, and Catterick helped things along with his header to Wainwright, whose ground pass, right across the Liverpool goal, was collared by a Liverpool defender. This was followed by a Liverpool advance, and Sagar had to make a catch from Priday, who was almost standing on the goal-line. A corner to Liverpool almost brought about the downfall of Everton, for Priday’s corner’-kick was hit first time and only the presence of Greenhalgh, who was on the line along with Sagar saved the situation. It was a grand finish to a grand half.
Half-time –Everton nil, Liverpool nil.
One magnificent save by Sidlow, and two goals by Liverpool –all in the space of the first six minutes of the second half, were flabbergasting for Everton. Sidlow’s one-handed save, as “Stevie” eased across Saunder’s free kick, bordered on the miraculous. Then Priday “lummied” to pass back to a half-back, turned the ball the other way, and delivered the centre by which Balmer interposed his body in front of Sagar to glance the ball in for number one. Everton called “offside” when Stubbins chased a through ball, and after appearing to over-in it, beat Sagar as he came out to try and kick away. There was the ball crossing the line at snail’s pace, and nothing Everton could do about it. A few minutes more, and it was those men again – Greenhalgh and Liddell. Everton resumed with a strong attack, and a free-kick by Saunders saw Stevenson make a wonderful flick which almost opened the day’s scoring. It would have done, had not Sidlow made a master save with his right hand, just getting his finger tips to the ball to turn it out.
A Double Shock
Then came the highlight of the game thus far, and a complete reversal of things, for Liverpool took two goals in a matter of just over a minute. The first scored at 50 minutes, was due to the persistency of Priday, the South African, although harassed was able to get across his centre, and Balmer rushing in, and with his two feet off the ground, did a kind of scissors kick to land the ball into the Everton goal, with Sagar having not the slightest chance of averting this disaster. This goal naturally sent the Liverpool supporters into a frenzy, and they had more to shout about a minute later when Stubbins, well out on his own, took the ball in his stride and headed straight for goal. Saunders challenged unsuccessfully, and Sagar also came out and attempted to kick clear, but the Liverpool centre forward safely guilded the ball into the Everton net. This was undoubtedly a sensational minute, but just typical of Liverpool.
On Crest of Wave
There was a call for a penalty when Jones brought Eglington down from behind. It was certainly a free-kick, for the offence took place well outside the area, but Liverpool now seemed to be riding on the crest of the wave, and were making openings which had previously been a “closed shop.” Stubbins was caught in an off-side trap, and a free kick, taken by Balmer, failed to produce anything but a left-footed shot by Liddell were over the Everton crossbar at lightning speed. Catterick was finding Hughes a stumbling block, but he did beat him with one header, even though Sidlow was not called to duty. Everton’s passing, which had been so sure in the first half, was now inaccurate, and it was Liverpool who were calling the tune. A body feint by Liddell had Greenhalgh running the other way, but the Scot’s shot, although it had plenty of power, was not on the line. Liverpool were the dominant party in this half, Priday gave Sagar a nasty cross to deal with, but the Everton goalkeeper took it cleanly.
Forwards Switched
Everton changed their forward line, Catterick figuring at outside right. Fielding at inside right and Wainwright taking over as leader. Priday, a greatly improved player since last I saw him, collaborated with Stubbins in the making of a corner, but Sagar was very safe in his handling again, catching the ball confidently and surely. Eglington and Stevenson opened the way for the Everton right wing and Fielding without any hesitation shot hard and true, only to see the ball bump against the crossbar. Then it was Liverpool’s turn again, and Stubbins with a perfect pass sent Fagan through. The inside-left aimed for the far side of the goal, and the ball struck the upright before it finally went to the back of the net. Time 80 minutes. Final; Everton 0, Liverpool 3.
Attendance 66, 576.
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‘Toffees’ Without Points
Everton 0, Liverpool 3
By Stork
Everton; Sagar, goal; Saunders and Greenhalgh (captain), backs; Watson, Jones (TG) and Farrell, half-backs; Fielding, Wainwright, Catterick, Stevenson, and Eglington, forwards. Liverpool; Sidlow, goal; Jones and Lambert, backs; Taylor, Hughes, and Paisley, half-backs; Liddell, Balmer, Stubbins, Fagan, and Priday, forwards. Referee; Mr. S.E. Law (West Bromwich).
It could not have been a more perfect day for the first of the Derby games at Goodison Park to-day. The sun shone brightly, yet there was a nice cooling breeze. The record for the Goodison ground is 68,000 odd. I don’t think there were that many there today, but there was an excellent crowd nevertheless. Forward trouble has been great in each side, so that changes were made and Everton, in particular, experimented. They tried Watson, a left winger, at right half, and Fielding, a natural inside left, at outside right in the hope that more punch would be brought into the line. Liverpool’s great trouble has been at inside forward and in their efforts to eradicate that difficulty they brought back Willie Fagan.
Liverpool Face The Sun
As has been the case for years past, the teams came out in pairs and Everton won the toss. This might mean something, for captain Greenhalgh put Liverpool to face the brilliant sunshine. At seven minutes Stevenson who had thus far been the engineer-in-chief of the Everton attack, instituted a movement which put Wainwright through, and the Everton inside man appeared to pass an opponent on his way to reach the ball. He did make contact, and glided the ball beyond the advancing Sidlow, but the referee claimed that Wainwright was offside.
What Did He See?
This will be a controversial matter for many a long day. Of course, the referee may have seen something we did not see, and perhaps it was not an offside decision, but some other infringement. I saw none. Stubbins once beat Jones in the air, but so far the Everton defence had not been greatly concerned. A long free-kick by Jones sped into the Liverpool goalmouth, but did not create the danger anticipated. When Liddell beat his man, and went running in, all the Liverpool crowd expected to see one of the Scot’s specials but Liddell was distinctly off the line with his shot.
Off The Target
Stevenson tried a quick drive which was off the target, and then Eglington forced a corner, his shot being nodded over the goalline, but corners these days don’t mean much in the packed defences which prevail. Liddell and Stubbins almost got the Everton defence tied in a knot, which, however, was unravelled. Stevenson was in brilliant form. He was a will-o-the-wisp, and rarely did he put a ball wrong. Indeed, at this stage, he was the outstanding man in the whole 22. Catterick made a hook shot which passed over, when I thought a ball to his right wing would have been of much more value. So far there had been plenty to please the mighty throng, but there was no disputing Everton’s superiority at this stage. Eglington used his speed to harass Hughes who finally had to submit and conceded a corner. This was safely caught by Sidlow.
Two Goalmouth Thrills
Wainwright would have been off-side had the ball not hit Paisley’s legs in transit. Wainwright, however, shot with power from an angle, and Sidlow made a neat catch. The neatest approach to a goal thus far was when Liddell broke through moved close in, and then tried a shot, which actually became a pass, right across the Everton goalmouth. Priday tried his utmost to make contact, but the speed of the ball was too much for him. It only needed a touch, and that ball would have been in the net. Liddell made another powerful run and the hearts of the Liverpool people must have been beating high. After beating Greenhalgh, the Liverpool winger thundered down the wing and closed in, with the object of shooting. He was tackled at a crucial moment, and finally shot against the side netting. This was something like the Liverpool I knew last season. Stevenson was penalised, rather curiously, I thought, for he actually kicked the ball, but the referee thought it was rather dangerous. Stubbins delighted with some tricky footwork and again opened a way for Liddell, who, however, found the way to goal barred to him. Eglington and Stevenson joined up in a movement that found its culmination when Hughes headed away, but the matter did not end there, for Stevenson was brought down by Jones, and from the resultant free kick T.G. Jones brought out a magnificent save by Sidlow, who turned the fast drive over his crossbar at the very last second. There was no denying that there was a lot of danger in Liverpool’s keen thrusts. The lead-up may not have been pretty, but the effect was just the same, and a Stubbins pass to Priday was only cleared away by Saunders with difficulty.
Liddell Injured
Liddell was injured in a collision with Greenhalgh, and the free kick was headed to Safety by Watson. Greenhalgh came under the ban of a section of the crowd with justification. In my opinion it had been a good game. There had been some excellent football by both sides the Everton forwards in particular showing up extremely well. There was just one, unhappy note, and that was when the referee spoke to Liddell. Near the interval Farrell sent Everton away, and Catterick helped things along with his header to Wainwright, whose ground pass, right across the Liverpool goal, was collared by a Liverpool defender. This was followed by a Liverpool advance, and Sagar had to make a catch from Priday, who was almost standing on the goal-line. A corner to Liverpool almost brought about the downfall of Everton, for Priday’s corner’-kick was hit first time and only the presence of Greenhalgh, who was on the line along with Sagar saved the situation. It was a grand finish to a grand half.
Half-time –Everton nil, Liverpool nil.
One magnificent save by Sidlow, and two goals by Liverpool –all in the space of the first six minutes of the second half, were flabbergasting for Everton. Sidlow’s one-handed save, as “Stevie” eased across Saunder’s free kick, bordered on the miraculous. Then Priday “lummied” to pass back to a half-back, turned the ball the other way, and delivered the centre by which Balmer interposed his body in front of Sagar to glance the ball in for number one. Everton called “offside” when Stubbins chased a through ball, and after appearing to over-in it, beat Sagar as he came out to try and kick away. There was the ball crossing the line at snail’s pace, and nothing Everton could do about it. A few minutes more, and it was those men again – Greenhalgh and Liddell. Everton resumed with a strong attack, and a free-kick by Saunders saw Stevenson make a wonderful flick which almost opened the day’s scoring. It would have done, had not Sidlow made a master save with his right hand, just getting his finger tips to the ball to turn it out.
A Double Shock
Then came the highlight of the game thus far, and a complete reversal of things, for Liverpool took two goals in a matter of just over a minute. The first scored at 50 minutes, was due to the persistency of Priday, the South African, although harassed was able to get across his centre, and Balmer rushing in, and with his two feet off the ground, did a kind of scissors kick to land the ball into the Everton goal, with Sagar having not the slightest chance of averting this disaster. This goal naturally sent the Liverpool supporters into a frenzy, and they had more to shout about a minute later when Stubbins, well out on his own, took the ball in his stride and headed straight for goal. Saunders challenged unsuccessfully, and Sagar also came out and attempted to kick clear, but the Liverpool centre forward safely guilded the ball into the Everton net. This was undoubtedly a sensational minute, but just typical of Liverpool.
On Crest of Wave
There was a call for a penalty when Jones brought Eglington down from behind. It was certainly a free-kick, for the offence took place well outside the area, but Liverpool now seemed to be riding on the crest of the wave, and were making openings which had previously been a “closed shop.” Stubbins was caught in an off-side trap, and a free kick, taken by Balmer, failed to produce anything but a left-footed shot by Liddell were over the Everton crossbar at lightning speed. Catterick was finding Hughes a stumbling block, but he did beat him with one header, even though Sidlow was not called to duty. Everton’s passing, which had been so sure in the first half, was now inaccurate, and it was Liverpool who were calling the tune. A body feint by Liddell had Greenhalgh running the other way, but the Scot’s shot, although it had plenty of power, was not on the line. Liverpool were the dominant party in this half, Priday gave Sagar a nasty cross to deal with, but the Everton goalkeeper took it cleanly.
Forwards Switched
Everton changed their forward line, Catterick figuring at outside right. Fielding at inside right and Wainwright taking over as leader. Priday, a greatly improved player since last I saw him, collaborated with Stubbins in the making of a corner, but Sagar was very safe in his handling again, catching the ball confidently and surely. Eglington and Stevenson opened the way for the Everton right wing and Fielding without any hesitation shot hard and true, only to see the ball bump against the crossbar. Then it was Liverpool’s turn again, and Stubbins with a perfect pass sent Fagan through. The inside-left aimed for the far side of the goal, and the ball struck the upright before it finally went to the back of the net. Time 80 minutes. Final; Everton 0, Liverpool 3.
Attendance 66, 576.
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