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WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 2 EVERTON 0
April 2, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Everton In Distress
Goal Helped By Referee's "Pass"
Cook Damaged
By "Bee."
Everton were out of favour's way and the referee was in Everton's way at Wolverhampton on Saturday, when 25,000 people saw a rather drab game won by the home team by two clear goals. Everton made no response in the goalline department and did not look like scoring at any point of play. The attack, nevertheless started off in a very pleasant manner, the young and small line (Cunliffe excepted) doing smart things and working the ball cleverly. They shot too, and missed their mark by inches. Cunliffe throughout kept an even keel, but with Higham outheaded by the massive Nelson, the attack was by slow degrees taken in hand and after a penalty kick had been given against Everton, Sagar saving and spoiling Lowton's record with spot kicks, the home team went through the visitors side with a relish only faltering near goal. They were not decisive with the easy chances, otherwise there would have been a bigger score. Not only did the penalty kick bother Everton's confidence, but the first goal against them came to Jones through the agency of the referee, who had the misfortune to be in the way of a pass, and turned the ball very neatly on to Jones, who scored with a shot that surprised everyone. Referees often get in the way, but rarely does a goal come through their unofficial aid. Next came a sterner blow; Cook was damaged, and after a spell at full back went for the rest of the game to outside-left. Stein taking up his defensive role and doing quite well in that position except that he came near giving a penalty away for hands.
Swift Wolves.
Cook's injury seems severe, and likely to keep him out of today's game with Leeds United. Until that blow the Celtic back had done very well indeed, whereas Williams seemed to find the two games in the two days testing his strength; he missed his kick, and was generally unable to keep time with the swift Wolves forwards. However, near the end Williams put in a lot of really good work when Goddard was looking most dangerous. The Queen's Park Rangers centre got a headed goal, but he missed many more chances, and he does not look like reigning long in the centre berth of the Midlands side, whose best member throughout was Shaw, while Jones and Beattie in the forward line were very astute and quick to seize a chance of darting through. Wolves were worth their victory, and their general work was of a lasting character, whereas Everton were not consistent, and the wing work was much below par. Britton seemed to feel the effect of the penalty for hands he had conceded, although the shot was saved by Sagar, who was not one whit to blame for the defeat. Everton have done well away from home this season but this time they met a side that had been disengaged the day before and, therefore, was in bright scintillating mood. Thomson was Everton's best half-back, and in the forward line, Stevenson fitted hither and thither without being able to round off his combination scheme. He is a neat forward, but like Higham suffered through lack of inches. Cunliffe was best throughout because he was able to use the ball in small space and was not a slave to facifulness without finality. The game started like a meeting of top sawyers and ended on a drab note, chiefly through Wolves being unable to make good after getting the goal gaping. Teams: - Everton: - Sagar, goal; Williams and Cook, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson (captain), half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, Higham, Stevenson, and Stein, forwards. Wolverampton Wanderers: - Wildman, goal; Lowton and Shaw, backs; Smalley, Nelson and Richards, half-backs; Phillips, Beattie, Goddard, Jones, and Barraclough, forwards. Referee Mr. J. Milward, Derby.

EVERTON RESERVES 4 DERBY COUNTY RESERVES 1
April 2 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central League (Game 36)
Everton added another four goals to their holiday quota with a convincing victory over the City. The Goodison side were the more persistent attackers, but the fine defensive tactics of Beachill Scrimshaw, and Bamber prevented Lewis being heavily worked. Stoke's opening phase worried Everton, but when a shot from Leyfield was deflected into the net by Dean to open Everton's score, this led to Everton assuming command. Still, the lead was not increased until near the interval, when Leyfield scored. Stoke tried hard to pierce the home defence without succeeding, and a quiet spell was enlivened when Dean headed a great goal following brilliant work by Coulter, and aided by Critchley's centre. The City deserved the reward when MaArdle scored, but McGourty restored the lead with the fourth goal. Everton merited the success.

POLICY WITHOUT "PUNCH"
April 2, 1934. Evening Express.
Wolves' "Double" Against Everton.
By the Pilot.
Everton must learn that attractive football, without penetrative ability, does not pay. The Blues gave their tamest exhibition of the season against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Grounds, and were fortunate not to be beaten more heavily than 2-0. At the start, Wolves were bewildered by the accuracy of Everton's approach, but there was not a forward with a shot in his locker. Once the penalty area was reached the attacks fizzled out. The brightness lasted for about 15 minutes, during which time Sagar made a capable penalty save from Lowton. Afterwards it was just a case of how many goals the Wolves would score. That they did not "bag" more than two was due to their own ineptitude in front of goal. As a matter of fact, both their goals were of the lucky variety. The referee, Mr. Milward, inadvertently made a precise pass off Cook's clearance kick to present Jones with the first goal. The when Goddard headed in during the second half the ball struck Stein's hand, and it was diverted out of Sagar's reach. The Wolves are the first club to bring off a "double" against Everton this season. Everton's was a general failure even though they were handicapped by a serious injury to Cook, who has strained a tendon at the back of the left knee and might be out of the side for a few weeks. Everton's forwards failed because they refused to exploit their wingers and shunned the shot.

EVERTON "A" WIN L'POOL CHALLENGE CUP
April 2 1934. Evening Express.
Odd Goal of Five Margin Over Whiston.
Everton "A" are the holders of the Liverpool Challenge Cup for the next twelve months. They won it today, when they beat Whiston 3-2 in the final at Anfield. In the first minute a clever shot by Constantine tested Deighton who saved well. Everton quickly transferred play, but Bonney came to Whiston's rescue by breaking up clever combination between Turner and Leyfield. Whiston again attacked, and Jackson intervened cleverly to prevent Constantine again testing the Everton goalkeeper. When Everton moved down through a well-combined movement, Griffiths sent a through pass to Turner, who took the ball in his stride and scored a good goal to give the Blues the lead. Griffiths went close with a good drive, following which Whiston lost the services of Bonney through injury. Despite the handicap, they continued to give a good account of themselves, and went close to scoring on several occasions. Shortly before the interval Bonney returned although obviously feeling the effects of his injuries. Whiston eventually scored a brilliant equaliser, Davies netting with a great shot from 20 yards range. Half-time Everton "A" 1 Whiston 1. In the second half Everton regained the lead, Turner again being the scorer. Everton's left wing was always prominent, and a goal by Leyfield placed them further ahead. Although Bonney was practically a passenger whiston were still a danger, and after Dutton had reduced the deficit only the upright prevented Forshaw scoring the equaliser. Everton lost chances through over elaboration when near goal. Final Everton "A" 3, Whiston 2.

EVERTON FIND THEIR FEET AFTER FIRST HALF HOUR.
April 2, 1934. Evening Express.
Two Quick Goals Against Leeds.
Cunliffe and Geldard.
By the Pilot.
Jones, from Bromborough Pool, made his First Division debut for Everton against Leeds United at Goodison Park today. He took the place of Cook, who is on the injured list. Leeds had Keetley in place of Frith. There was a good holiday crowd, many spectators combing football with an after-match visit to the Mersey Tunnel Teams: - Everton: - Sagar, goal; Williams and Jones backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson (captain), half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, Higham, Stevenson, and Stein, forwards. Leeds United:- Moore, goal; Milburn (G.), and Milburn (J.), backs; Hornby, Hart and Copping, half-backs; Mahon, Keetley, Duggan, Furness and Cochrane, forwards. Referee Mr. A. H. Adams (Nottingham). Everton started brightly through the agency of Geldard, who sped past J. Milburn and levelled a tricky centre from the line. Leeds covered well, and when Higham broke through he allowed the ball to run too far forward, Moore cleaning. Next Higham came away from the right and drove over the top. Leeds' first advance engineered by Furness, saw Duggan head in well from Cochrane, Sagar flinging himself out of make a safe catch. The respective half-back lines were securing a mastery over the attacks, though Everton had a real worrier in Higham, who after forcing one corner, raced through to place over the head of Moore and find Hart back on the goalline to clear.
"Safety" Kicking.
Leeds were wild in defence, being quick to adopt the "safety" kick behind, relying on the height of their defenders to out head Everton's short forwards when corner kicks were on hand. The referee spoke to Thomson and Hornby before giving Everton a free kick, which caused the United no little worry. Everton were enjoying the better of the game, although at the other end Cochrane drove outside following good work by Furness. Higham took a shot first time following a free kick, the ball travelling outside. Geldard had a clear opening following a fine head pass by Higham, but instead of cutting into goal he made for the corner flag, and by the time he had centred, United had covered up.
Inaccurate Passing.
Hart baulked Higham just in time, but there were far too many inaccuracies in passing. Stein tried to bring some shot into Everton, his first-timer travelling high and wide. Everton deservedly took the lead in 35 minutes, Cunliffe being the scorer. Gee picked up from a Leeds throw-in, worked the ball to the centre, and glided out a lovely pass from Stein. Stein was forced away to the corner by Milburn (G.), but he screwed his body round and got across a great centre, which fell choice for Higham and Cunliffe. Higham wisely let the ball alone, and Cunliffe headed down to the ground and so into the net. Sagar had to fist away a free kick taken by Cochrane, and though Keetly was quick to shoot on the return, Williams was there with a willing head.
Two Up.
Cunliffe just failed to reach a flying centre from Stevenson and in 40 minutes Geldard increased Everton's lead. Stevenson and Stein worked the opening, a short ball from Stevenson allowing Stein to draw the defence and whip out a pass to the right. Geldard was onside when the ball was played, so that the belated effort to play him offside by Jack Milburn was unavailing. Geldard ran on a few strides and beat Moore with a low cross shot which entered the net a foot inside the far post. Leeds played the offside game and held up several promising Everton moves.
Half-time Everton 2, Leeds United 0
Everton earned a corner on resuming through Stevenson, and Stein and Higham brought trouble with a back header.

WANDERERS PLEASE AND DISAPPOINT 
Birmingham Daily Gazette - Monday 02 April 1934
GOOD APPROACH PLAY BUT POOR FINISHING
WOLVERHAMPTON W 2 EVERTON 0
By Wanderer
Wolverhampton Wanderers pleased and disappointed their supporters in the game with Everton at Molineux Grounds, where they won by two clear goals, scored by Goddard and Jones.  To start their holiday programme with two points could not be bettered, but their winning margin left much to be desired. They might easily have emphasised their superiority by a 5-0 victory but for missed chances, some of which were very obvious, including a penalty.  After playing successful close football (which the Wanderers attempted with less success), Everton wilted. They appeared to feel the effects of their game with Leeds United on the previous day. They finished a jaded team with a defence heavily over-taxed. 
EVERTON'S HANDICAP 
Early in the second halt Cook, Everton's left-back, twisted his knee, and he changed positions with Stein, who had seen little of the ball on the wing. He saw a lot of it at left-back! Though Cook's injury handicapped Everton they were a beaten team before it happened.  Once the Wanderers began to swing the ball about; playing open football, and using their wings, Everton's defence became tangled.  Phillips and Barraclough were a better pair pf wingers than Geldard and Stein, while the lack of co-ordination among the Everton forwards generally, was demonstrated in the second half during which they did not make one real concerted attack. 
JONES UNUSUAL GOAL 
Cunliffe and Stevenson were enterprising up to a point, but they lacked the thrust of Jones and Beattie. The Welshman scored an unusual goal, but typical of him. It was one of those things which always seem about to happen on a football field, yet seldom do. This time it did, Barraclough squared the ball and it struck the referee and dropped at the feet of Jones who, as luck would have it, was in a position for shooting, and the ball was in the back of the net before Sagar, who was unsighted, knew what had happened. Except for two saves, Wildman had an easy time, compared with Sagar, yet, despite his ability, the Wanderers should have scored more often. The outstanding back on the field was Shaw, who kicked end tackled splendidly. Smalley played an improved game, and he and Richards largely controlled the opposing wings, while Nelson watched Higham more effectively than than did Goddard.  Wolverhampton Wanderers; Wildman; Lowton, Shaw; Smalley, Nelson, Richards; Phillips, Beattie, Goddard, Jones, Barraclough.  Everton; Sagar; Williams, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Higham, Stevenson, Stein. 

EVERTON DEFEATED
Liverpool Echo –Monday 2 April 1934
Wolves played their sprightly and swift game, and by signing Beattie and Emryn Jones they have got two very cute schemers to add to their customary push and go methods.  Add the security of kick of Shaw at full back and the height and weight of Nelson, who towered over little Higham, and you see Everton had not a great chance.  Nothing went right for Everton, any more than it went right for me afterwards! There was a penalty kick, a miss by a customary scorer; a referee helped to make the opening goal –unusual feature, this and one that served to add to Everton’s troubles, Cook’s injury, however, spoiled the game –well as Stein did as a defender –a new role for him, as far as I can remember. 
DAINTY FEET
Everton’s away form has been good all the season; only two clubs have a better record, but here Everton, standing like a first-class side, with championship hopes for the youngsters for next season, faded out in the last half till I wondered if they could escape with a margin of two.  The wing work was poor, yet Cunliffe continued his merry way, doing remarkable things in a remarkably dainty manner.  The work of Stevenson was often tinged with that beauty that makes a game interesting to the spectator, but the home team, having got two goal lead, the game went out of interest and was a paltry thing to the end, which fortunately was not a bitter end, although it had the bitter blow which caused Cook (who like Shaw had been outstanding) to go to a foreign port.  Daintniness is patent in Everton’s attack, but the combination which led them far up the field in the first half deserted them, in the second half.  I reckoned Thomson good all through and very encouraging as a captain.  Williams after a testy time was fighting galliantly at the finish, and Sagar was safe throughout.  For the rest I am afraid we must draw a veil over the proceedings.  It is questionable to some eyes whether a team should be called upon to play a side on Easter Saturday when the opposition has been free from work the previous day. 

UNITED TWO GOALS DOWN. 
Yorkshire Evening Post - Monday 02 April 1934
SHAKY DEFENDERS. 
Jack Milburn Finds Geldard a Handful. 
THE LEAGUE—FIRST DIVISION. 
(By " WILL WATCH.") 
Both Everton and Leeds United, after playing a hard-fought draw at Elland Road on Good Friday, had a bad time on the Saturday, so that a big effort was expected on the part of all concerned to improve their record for the holidays.  Several changes the Leeds team might have been Justified on the form at Tottenham, but it was decided to rely on the same eleven, except that Furness had recovered sufficiently from his Good Friday injury to play, and Keetley, who did so well at Tottenham that he could scarcely left out, was brought for Firth, who needed a rest.  Everton also made one change. Jones taking the place of Cook right back, Cook having been injured Wolverhampton.  This Jones's first appearance in League football. He is a local player of great promise from Ellesmere Port. Teams  Everton-Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Higham, Stevenson, Stein.  Leeds United; - Moore; Milburn (G), Milburn (J); Hornby, Hart, Copping, Mahon, Keetley, Duggan, Furness, Cochrane.  Referee; Mr. A.W. Adams, Nottingham.  It was a bright, cold afternoon, and 25,000 spectatorssaw the start. Everton won the toss, and had cross wind behind them.  There was a thrill the first minute, when Jack Milburn was deceived a high bouncing ball which looked going out of play, but did not. The full-back allowed Geldard togo through and put a backward centre from the goal line, Moore catching the high ball fine style.  Cunliffe was quickly the picture, making another opening for Geldard, who, ason Friday, seemed have too much speed for Jack Milburn, but Cunliffe shot weakly when receiving the ball in a good position.  A nicely-Judged pass by Furness enabled Cochrane to get clear away, and after good run the left winger centred squarely into goal. Duggan testing Sagar with a brilliant header. 
EVERTON WINGER DANGER
The Leeds defence could not get the measure of the Everton right wing pair, who were always dangerous when they got away, but Furness did excellent work in assisting his defence under pressure. Keetley made several openings for Mahon with clever footwork, but Everton were doing more of the attacking.  The Leeds goal had a narrow escape when Higham came tearing through with the ball. Moore ran forward to meet him, and Higham shot with the goalkeeper out of position, but Jack Milburn headed away from under the bar. Hornby and the Everton left-half. Thomson, were called together and spoken the referee, presumably for "having a go" each other.  The ball was light, and Furness was unable control his long passes, which several times in a few minutes went high over Cochrane's head into touch. The Leeds forwards though playing cleverly times, could not get the ball to run for them, and movements between Furness, Keetley and Mahon twice broke down through badly directed passes. 
TWO GOALS IN FOUR MINUTES
The Leeds defence did not inspire much confidence; both backs having their clearing kicks intercepted opposing players, while none of the halves were up form.  Hart being the best, Hornby could do nothing right, and as a consequence Mahon was completely starved. After the first few minutes the ball scarcely ever reached the Leeds right winger.  Everton took the lead after 36 minutes.  Stein cut from the left wing, and Moore ran towards him. The goalkeeper was helpless when Stein touched the ball inside to Cunllffe, who headed into the net. The goal stimulated Leeds make their best attacking effort so far, but did not last long, and Everton scored a second goal In 40 minutes. 
WAS IT A GOAL?
The ball went from Stevenson to Geldard, who was all himself on the right wing.  From the Press Box he appeared yards offside, and had the simplest tack to beat Moore his leisure. Jack Milburn made no effort to stop him, and when the referee pointed to the centre the Leeds United players to man protested strongly. They begged Mr. Adams to consult a linesman, but the referee was apparently, satisfied, and refused to do so.  Half-time score: Goals.  Everton2 LeedsUnited 0

EVERTON TAKE THE LEAD 
Liverpool Echo - Monday 02 April 1934
GOALS FOR CUNLIFFE AND GELARD
A FIERY GAME
By Bee
Everton. - Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Higham, Stevenson.  Leeds United.- Moore; Milburn (G), Milburn (J); Hornby, Hart, Copping; Mahon, Keetley, Duggan, Furness, Cochrane.  Referee; Mr. A.H. Adams, Nottingham. 
On a cold and blustery day the crowd at Goodison was below holiday proportions, but was still coming in apace ten minutes before the start.  Each side recorded a change, and Jones, of Bromboro, made his debut in place of Cook (damaged), and in the Leeds team Keetley played for Firth.  The opening play was fast and interesting, and it was only when the first goal was scored by Cunliffe after 36 minutes that some idea of the bitterness of the first game of Good Friday came to light. Fortunately, it did not last very long.  No one objects to heartiness, but the follow through of the leg can be classed "dangerous play." On the other hand, nothing was more entrancing than the work of Higham, whose speed and perpetual motion, plus shouldering charges, made him a pleasant figure.  The game began with J. Milburn miskicking and Geldard forcing the clever Moore to make a catch. There could have been a goal in two minutes if Cunliffe had completed Geldard's neat touch. Sagar saved a header from Duggan and once found Williams heading from the goal line.  This was more than balanced by Hart's saving grace on behalf of Moore.  Britton's lob centres and through-pass were in the best features of the game in which Leeds flatterd only to deceive.  Stevenson ballooned one ball over, and another effort outside, and the goal in thirty-six minutes came to Cunliffe from Stein,the scorer heading down smartly and forcing the ball to the left portion of the goal.  Four minutes later there was an uproar on the part of Leeds players who claimed that Geldard's simple goal at thirty-eight minutes should not have been allowed because there hail been a sign from the linesman of "offside."  All the protestations of Leeds were as nothing and Everton went off at half time leading by two goals to nil, after a fiery game in which the Leeds defence had been excellent, but, apart from Copping, the rest of the side had been below par.  Jones, the new Everton back, had not been bothered unduly, yet he made some fine length clearances.  Half-time.—Everton 2. Leeds U 0. 

LEEDS RES V EVERTON RES
Liverpool Echo - Monday 02 April 1934
Leeds had most of their own way in the opening phases of the game with Everton Reserves.  After four minutes’ play Stellman, the Leeds centre half, had to retire following a collision with White.  On his return, Leeds again took the initiative and King was constantly at work.  Towards the interval Everton improved. Half-time.- Leeds United Reserves nil, Everton Reserves nil. 

EVERTON 2 LEEDS UNITED 0
April 3, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Everton Win Readily
Leeds United in Bitter Mood.
Goals To Geldard and Cunliffe
By "Bee."
Everton and Leeds United have possibly seen too much of each other recently. If it was not that, and the memory of what was allowed to pass on without intervention by the referee Mr. Adams of Nottingham it must have been the weather, which was chilly; the play often went that way at Goodison when 30,000 spectators became a trifle wearied of temper, taps, bustling that was not intended to be football and tricks that should not be found in a footballer's make-up. Fortunately there were few stoppages, many fouls passed without a verdict, and only Cochrane and Copping were spoken to by the referee. The follow-through of the leggy tackle might have cost someone damage. Leeds started brightly, and everything was set for a good game in spite of a rather blusty wind and a charge on either side- Jones of Bromborough, made his debut at back, in place of Cook damaged, and proved fine length kicking and a nice judicious style almost suggesting the confidence of a Cresswell; Keetley came in for Firth in the Leeds attack, which never really got going, and never gave a semblance or sign of shooting power.
The Goals.
Finally, Keetley moved to centre-forward and Duggan, who had been crowded out by Gee, moved to inside-right. Furnest damaged went over to outside-left, and this was the means by which the Leeds attack went back and still further back. Furness is their key man, and while he was about there was always a chance of some smart play and the ball on the ground. In like manner little Stevenson kept the ball where it ought to be, even if one allows Everton's first goal came from a Stein centre and Cunliffe headed it down very smartly. This was soon after the half-hour, and three minutes later there was a goal to Geldard, who was unmarked and scored with ease. This was where Leeds showed their biting methods; they surrounded the referee and called on him to consult a linesman who had signalled for something most people agreed must have been an offside decision. The referee would not listen, and so Leeds went into their game with a grievance. The Milburn backs usually sound, severe backs, kicking anywhere for safety's sake now became uncertain. Hart was clever going up, but not so clever in defence, and Hornby gave far too many fouls, and was eventually copied by Copping who spoiled his good name and fame by resorting to antics that should not be an international man's books.
Higham's Energy.
Sagar had been saved by Williams twice, and Hart had done a similar feat for his lively goalkeeper, Moore, but the shooting, generally speaking, was not there; it is a long time since Everton spectators got so little refreshment out of their sport, thanks chiefly to the mediocre work of the forward lines They did enjoy the rallies of Higham whose quick step carries him beyond backs and surprises them; Higham also leaps a good height, and follows up any old chance so that he is an enlivening forward. Geldard had some inspired moments, but seemed to court a leg-trap, and Cunliffe was good without being thoroughly convincing. All the half-back line of the winners were in bright mood, and Williams was specially strong after a tiring week-end, while Jones I have noted as playing a delightful cool and calm game showing anticipation for the next pass, and making a telling length with his easily delivered clearance – quite an excellent start for this Bromborough boy in senior circles. On the Leeds side one picked out Moore. Hart, and at times Furness, but the whole team seemed to lose its way trying to remember to show a grievance. Thus the game, in the second half notably, was something of a travesty. Teams: - Everton: - Sagar, goal; Williams and Jones backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson (captain), half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, Higham, Stevenson, and Stein, forwards. Leeds United: - Moore, goal; Milburn (G.), and Milburn (J.), backs; Hornby, Hart and Copping, half-backs; Mahon, Keetley, Duggan, Furness and Cochrane, forwards. Referee Mr. A. H. Adams (Nottingham).

LEEDS UNITED RESERVES 1 EVERTON RESERVES 2
April 3, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central league
Carelessness was apparent on both sides in the Leeds United v. Everton Reserves match at Leeds yesterday. Although Everton were slightly superior, there was little to choose between either team, and both missed chances. No score was registered in the first half, but four minutes after the interval Pope scored for Leeds, and two minutes later Dean equalised. Towards the end of the game play brightened and Watson gave Everton the lead after 33 minutes play.

MARINE 1 EVERTON "A" 0
April 3 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Liverpool County Combination.
Marine's Dramatic Victory.
A through pass by Fradley snapped up and finally placed in the net by Morgan – thus did Marine three minutes from time, secure a dramatic 1-0 victory over Everton "A" at Crosby and in so doing assume the position of leaders of the County Combination. It might easily have been half a dozen in favour of the Crosby club, so great was the pressure exerted throughout. In fact, except for the first ten minutes, and somewhat rare spells of attacking by Everton it was all Marine and it seemed well-nigh astonishing that the Goodison side should avert until so late in the game. "It is true that Everton were badly handicapped by a nasty ankle injury to one of their most brilliant defenders –Jackson –earlier on in the second half followed shortly afterwards by a similar happening to Watson the was forced to operate on the left wing); but even so, there could be no questioning as to which team was the better on the day's play. Great credit is due to Deighton, Birtley, and the other defenders in keeping Marine at bay; few sides indeed, could have withstood this dashing attack of the amateurs, in which Garvey, Morgam and Davies were a constant danger. No doubt Everton felt the strain of playing four matches over the holidays, and such players as Leyfield, Griffiths, and Webster are to be congratulated on serving up some really good football. In the Marine ranks one notched the excellent work of Drury, Rankin, Kelly, and Worsley –though actually all played well in team that rise at times to great heights. Teams: - Marine: - H.J. Drury, goal; N. Kerr and W. Rankin backs; M. Worsley, A.S. Kelly, and F. Fradley, half-backs; S.A. White, J. Morgan, G. Davies, W. J. Redfern, and J. Garvey, forwards. Everton: - Deighton, goal; Jackson, and Morris, backs; Birtley, Griffiths, and Watson, half-backs; M. O'Reilly, Bentham, Webster, Leyfield and Turner, forwards.

MASTER THE BALL FIRST, EVERTON !
April 3, 1934. Evening Express
It Was A Failing Against Leeds
By the Pilot.
A game in inaccuracies. That sums up the match between Everton and Leeds United at Goodison Park yesterday, when Everton 2-0 and brought their Easter "bag" of points to three. There was inaccuracy in passing, shooting, positional play, and ball control. As a consequence the game fell below standard. Everton's small forwards made little impression on the tall Leeds defenders. True, they received the ball in the air far too much, but the fault with the three inside men was their inability to master the ball. It was only on rare occasions that they could trap the ball cleanly and quickly and get it under control, while the number of shots delivered could be counted on the fingers of one hand. Let me hasten to commend Higham for his enthusiasm. It was boundless, and he never gave Hart and company a moment's rest, but he took a long time to secure possession. The defence was good, and I did admire the manner in which Wildman –the best man on the field –and Thomson "nursed" young Jones, the Bromborough Pool boy making his debut. This pair "attracted" play away from Jones, and generally saw to it that he was given plenty of room in which to operate. I like Jones. In the first place he is a two-footed player, and that means a lot. He can punt and volley with either foot, no matter how the ball comes to him, and he has a keen sense of position. Everton deserved their success, for they had the better of matters from a territorial point of view, but they did not convince as a team.

UNITED’S “BAD EGG”
Leeds Mercury - Tuesday 03 April 1934
NO DASH AT EVERTON
A DISPUTED GOAL
By Hubert Grant
Scorers; Everton-Cunliffe and Geldard – 2 goals Leeds –Nil
It has been a “bad egg” this Easter for Leeds United- one point out of six and nine goals against them.  After defeat at Tottenham, it had been hoped United would make a fighting effort to finish up the holiday with a good win a Everton. This Idea was encouraged when only one change was made in the side, for on the form at Tottenham several experiment would have been justified. It was decided to give those who had been off their game on Saturday an opportunity to show they could do better. Unhappily, expectation never appeared likely to be realized.
NOT UP TO SCRATCH. 
On a fast ground, and with a light ball, which swirled in a cross wind, the football on both sides was distinctly moderate.  Everton always were the better of two poor teams.  The strain of two previous games in three days affected both sides.  United showed much less fighting spirit than they usually display, while the forward line did not “hang” together. Duggan's inability to bring the bouncing ball under control quickly was a big discount off the value of this plucky, go-ahead player as a leader. In the second half he changed positions with Keetley, who had displaced Firth at inside right.  This alteration undoubtedly made for greater thrust and, more effective marksmanship; Keetley putting in some good shots  and headers; but just when Leeds were showing their more promising form, Furness, who had  returned to the team, developed  lameness from his Good Friday leg injury and he had to move on to the left wing. 
THE DISAPPOINTMEHTS. 
NO GRIP ON GELDARD AND CUNLIFFE
As might be expected, the handicap of  Furness’s disability proved fatal to any of possibility of recovery, United then being two goals down. In the early stages of the game.  This Furness's quick footwork had served his side well both in attack and defence, though even he had not been able to control his long passes in the wind.  The big Leeds disappointment was on the right, where Hornby was again unhappy in all that he attempted. Partly on account of this half-back weakness, Mahon saw littleof the ball. Copping and Jack Milburn again had to do a lot of racing about after the elusive  Geldard, while Cunliffe, the latter’s partner on the Everton right wing, was the cleverest player on thefield. Britton, at right half, did not rise the height he attained in the first game at Leeds: but nevertheless this Everton wing was a proposition that would have taxed any defence. Copping became “rattled” under the exertion, and he will have to steady up if he is to retain the confidence of the F.A. for the International match with Scotland. The United backs were guilty of a lot of badly directed clearances.  Altogether it was a game which brought little satisfaction to anyone. 
CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE
United’s trouble at the moment is that three of four players have gone off form all at once, and the side cannot pull together.  Everton’s first goal, scored after 36 minute, was one of the few high lights in the game.  Stein got away down the left wing, and after drawing Moore out of goal lobbed a pass across to Cunliffe, who brought the ball down with his head and turned it into the net with exceptional smartness.  The second goal five minutes later caused a warm discussion. Higham the centre-forward, put the ball out to the right wing with a forward pass, and Geldard dashed after it at top speed.  The Leeds players appeared to think that Geldard was well off-side.  Jack Milburn made no attempt to get to Geldard, so that the Everton right winger was able to go on and beat Moore at his leisure.
UNITED PROTEST. 
The Leeds team’s protest to the referee general. Usually they have very little to say about referee’s decision, but nearly all of them joined in this time. They pointed to a linesman, whom they believe had actually flagged for off-side, but the referee.  Mr. Adams, was adamant.  It is all a question, of course, of where Geldard was when the ball was last played. If he was behind the ball, he must have moved with amazing quickness afterwards.  Still, the Leeds defence should have played to the whistle.  Anyway, there can be no grumble about the result.  Let’s hope for something better on Saturday. 

EVERTON NEVER IN DANGER
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 03 April 1934
Bee’s Notes
TOO BITTER FOR ME
I confess the game at Goodison Park wasn’t for me.  I don’t like those bitter-as-gall efforts where the tacklers go through with determination; it suggests a carry through that might mean a carry off or an ambulance.  Everton showed up well, and much of the half back line’s work was delightful.  Jones, of Bromboro, kicked a beautiful length, and suggests we have a real find in this young fellow.  Jones is following in the Balmer boots, and he has the will of Williams and the judgement of Bob, the combination being a very happy one.  Cook’s deputy made a very fine debut.  Leeds and Everton had seen too much of each other lately.  There were reprisals for what had gone before on Good Friday, and the referee was a milk and watery gentleman who didn’t realize stern relentless handling had become necessary through what had passed for good football and lawful football the previous Friday.  Leeds lost all chance they had in this game through losing their tempers over the Geldard goal.  Everton were never in danger of defeat, and to Stevenson for holding the ball and keeping it on the turf, and to Higham for a bright display of endeavor and sharp-footed work at centre-forward go the main honours.  Higham is not fitted for Central work, through his lack of inches, but is heart is good, he can leap, he will argue, and he has the things that make a smaller man than he famous I refer to Harry Hampton,  who got many a goalkeeper when the ball to the back of the net through correct timing of his shots.  Higham is worth encouragement in the attack, whether at centre forward is a matter for further enlightment later on.  Leeds were very disappointing; the game was deadly through the second half, and out of reach came the figure of Williams doing glorious work and appearing as fresh as a daisy, whereas on Saturday he had covered as though rather tired.  Three games at Easter time are too much for players and spectators; neither is in fit to watch the course of play on the refer day.  And I have got another one to-day. 

JONES IS A REAL "FIND"
April 4, 1934. Evening Express.
Young Everton Star to Play Against Stoke.
By the Pilot.
Persisting in their policy of giving the young players, their chance, Everton have retained Jones the young left full back from Bromborough Pool, as Williams's partner in the team to meet Stoke City at Goodison Park on Saturday. Cook is still on the injured list with strained knee tendons, and the team is unchanged from that which defeated Leeds United. Jones looks like developing into a real "find." Certainly his fine display against Leeds United justifies his being persevered with. And he was practically unknown at the beginning of the current season! Jones played for Bromborough Pool, graduated with the Everton "A" team, and developed so speedily that he soon won his position in the Central League side and played on both flanks. If he is "nursed" in a similar manner to that in which Williams and Thomson looked after him against Leeds then he should have another good match. He, is not big, but is a natural footballer, equally capable with left or right foot, and above all he has a good knowledge of position play so essential in a back. Already this season four young players in Cunliffe, Watson (J.G.), Higham and Stevenson have been given a chance to make good in the first team. Everton have the chance to register their second "double" of the season in the match against Stoke. Everton gained their first away victory of the season when beating Stoke on November 25, when goals from White and Cunliffe bought the points after Liddle had scored for the City. Stoke have improved tremendously since then and came through the Easter programme undefeated with a win and a draw against Tottenham Hotspur and a draw with Arsenal. Everton: Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Higham, Stevenson, Stein.

SELECTORS' EYES ON EVERTON MATCH
April 6 1934. Evening Express.
By the Pilot.
The form of several players in the Everton and Stoke City match at Goodison Park tomorrow, will be watched with keen interest by the F.A. international Selection Committee. Everton in particular to come under view will be Britton's Everton left half, and Matthews, the Stoke outside right, who have a good chance of beening included in the England team which is to be chosen on Monday. Matthews who is fancied by Everton, a Stoke boy, "spotted" by Mr. Mather was given work on the club ground. He was brought along carefully and methodically, and the policy has work for there are few better wingers in England. Another interesting personality in the Stoke side will be the Liverpool-born centre forward, Frank Soo, who will play at inside-left. He is a product of Liverpool schools and a later developed with Prescot Cables before being transferred to Stoke as a half-back. He is the only Chinese footballer in the Football League, and he will be making his first appearance on Merseyside in a Football League match.
After Eleven Years.
This will be Stoke's first visit to the park since 1922-23 when they lost 4-0, the Blues will have an opportunity of bringing off their second "double" of the season. Everton scored their first away win of the campaign at the Victoria-grounds winning 2-1 after being a goal down. The only other "double" record by Everton this season was over Arsenal. Stoke are a vastly improved combination since Everton played them in the campaign and over the Easter holidays their took three points from Tottenham Hotspur –no mean achievement. Everton's fault in their last two matches have been lack of ball control by the young nippy forwards. The hard ground and light ball have had much play with this, but I firmly believe that the players can "kill" the ball firmly against the City then they will win. Blues field the same team which beat Leeds United so Jones, the full back from Bromborough Pool continues at left back in place of the injured Cook. Everton; Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Higham, Stevenson, Stein. Stoke City; John; McGrory, Spencer; Tutin, Turner, Sellar; Matthews, Davies Ware Soo, Johnson.
•  Advertisement in Evening Express. League Match at Goodison Park Tomorrow (Saturday). Everton v. Stoke City. Kick-off 3.15 Admission 1/- Boys 4d, Stands extra (including tax). Booked seats Sharp's Whitechapel.

GYMNASTS LOOK ON 
Liverpool Echo - Friday 06 April 1934
The selected team of Belfast gymnast, competing against the selected team of Liverpool and District in the annual Inter-city contest, at the Liverpool Gymnasium, to-morrow evening, are witness the Everton v. Stoke City match on the Invitation of the directors of the Everton Football Club.

EVERTON’S INTEREST FOR VISIT OF FINE STOKE TEAM
Liverpool Echo - Friday 06 April 1934
Bee’s Notes
The wind-up with our clubs is not a case of wind-up. Everton are safe and interesting to the eye.  It is a long time since we had a dull end-of-season period. Everton kept us going for long stretches with Cup and League honours; now Liverpool have kept us on tenter hooks, but have put a bright side on their League battle.  Everton's visitors to-morrow are Stoke, and those of you who have not seen this side can take it from me Stoke have one of the most engaging elevens in the League; Matthews alone is worth your consideration. He is only 19, but Mr. Herbert Chapman told me six months back that he had ear-marked Matthews for his keyman for three years hence.  Matthews is the international footballer; a boy, not big framed, but quick and easy gliding in his use of the ball; be has been the outstanding forward of the season by reason of his class and ability. Watch him carefully to-morrow when Everton turn out the side that beat Leeds City by two goals.  Everton; Sagar; Williams, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Higham, Stevenson, Stein. 

STOKE CITY AT EVERTON
April 7, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton have a most interesting home match with Stoke City. The Potteries side included several well-known players and they are expected to give Everton a good run. A particularly interesting personality in the Stoke team in Soo, a former Merseyside schoolboy player who later assisted Prescot Cables and his first appearance in a League game at Goodison Park will be a feature of the match. Soo is regarded as a very clever forward. Matthews too, is a player of great skill. Everton will have the same team as on Monday the kick-off is at 3.15 and the teams are - Everton; Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Higham, Stevenson, Stein. Stoke City; John; McGrory (captain), Spencer; Tutin, Turner, Sellar; Matthews, Davies Ware Soo, Johnson.

EVERTON DRAW
April 7, 1934. Evening Express.
Geldard's Timely Goal in Second Half.
Ware's "Double" For Stoke.
By the Pilot.
Everton were at home to Stoke, who had Frank Soo, the only Chinese football player in the League, at inside left. There were about 20,000 spectators present when the teams fielded. Teams: - Everton: - Sagar goal; Williams and Jones backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson (captain), half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, Higham, Stevenson and Stein forwards. Stoke City: - John, goal; McGrory and Spencer backs; Tutin, Turner and Sellars half-backs; Matthews, Davies Ware Soo and Johnson forwards. Referee Mr. S. Boardman, (Hales). McGrory won the toss, and Everton had to face the brilliant sunshine, and the slight breeze was in their faces. The opening could not have been slowly, and for a few minutes there was no incident and hardly a murmur in the crowd. Twice John had to run out to pick up the ball. When Matthews dropped the ball to the goalmouth, Ware took a shot from a turn and Sagar fielded the ball. Sagar had to field another drive from Ware and Everton were troubled by the offside plan. Stevenson did some good work in the Everton attack put Higham overran the ball. Higham got through and struck the upright with a splendid hook shot.
Goalmouth Thrills.
Thrills, followed, when Stevenson beat the off side trap and Stein cut in and his centre which John turned out to stop Stevenson. Stevenson shot on the drop, but the ball was diverted by a defender back to Stein and when Cunliffe tried to nod home, and the next return Spencer was there to concede a corner. Sagar had to jump high to pull down a convincing ball with Ware in attendance, and after clever work by Matthews, and Soo, Davies sent a fine shot over the Everton bar. Much of Everton's passing fell far below standard, promising movements broke down because too often players kicked the ball anywhere instead of bring a calculated pass. Stoke were quicker on the ball.
Stevenson The Star.
Stevenson continued the star man of the game, though throwing away one good shooting chance through holding the ball too long. John's two handed fist away from Geldard's centre was by no means sure, Sellars kicked away from the feet of Cunliffe as the inside right was going to shot. Everton took the lead in 28 minutes, Higham scoring with a header of the Dean variety. The movement began with a throw in on the right, Geldard and Cunliffe carried the opposition, so that Britton had accept the pass back and place a careful centre to the far corner of the penalty area. Higham was on the spot with a direct header, which gave John no chance.
The Equaliser.
Cunliffe tried to dribble through instead of levelling a shot from a clear opening, and the City went through in 35 minutes to get an equaliser. Everton missed a high bouncing ball, and Matthews was put through. Johnson ran and beat Williams in their leap and the ball, and Sagar went up to save, however, Sagar could get his hands to the when Ware had bundled him secured possession and tapped the ball through. Ware had been worrying Sagar throughout the day and now he got his reward. Stoke played better football than Everton, though not having so much of play. Ware scored a brilliant second goal for City in 39 minutes –a real picture goal. The lively Johnson got away on left and crossed a centre about four foot from the ground. Sagar came out to intercept, but Ware was too quick for him and he threw his head around Sagar and header into the net. Williams went off for a spell, and during his absence Stevenson came inside to the right and gave John trouble with a surprise shot.
Half-time Everton 1 Stoke City 2
On resuming, Jones came into produced with some strong kicking. Stein got away to a good swinging ball, and from the return Cunliffe shot over the bar. Away raced Stoke, and Matthews dribbled close in and dribbled the ball through Sagar's legs. As Ware was just to apply the finishing touch Jones tackled in with a timely clearance. Cunliffe and Higham were revealing good ball control although lacking in energy. Higham threw himself at a centre from Stevenson and he headed across to go beyond the post. Higham was fouled on the edge of the penalty area, and Thomson passed across to gee to shoot outside. A mistake by Britton allowed Johnson to dribble clean through to goal Sagar running out and picking the ball from his toes. Am misunderstanding on Everton's right flank of defence saw Johnson go through unattended, but with the good chance, he placed far across the goalline. Jones judicious clearance kick led to the equaliser in 75 minutes. The ball was pushed forward and Geldard ran in between three opponents. He "shuffled" the ball through with the City defenders backing away from it, Geldard kept boring his way through, and finally, when about a yard from the goalline leapt in and drove into the far corner of the net. Everton had a lucky escape when Sagar in fisting away a centre from Johnson, turned the ball onto the bar and away for a corner. It had been a poor game with Jones Everton's best player. He had enjoyed a wonderful second half. Final Everton 2 Stoke City 2.

WOLVERS RES V. EVERTON RES.
April 7, 1934. Evening Express, Football Edition.
Springlike weather favoured Everton Reserves's visit to Wolverhampton, this afternoon, and the crowd numbered 6,000. Wolves nearly scored through Burgin in the first few minutes, the home forward shooting narrowly over the bar. Everton were troublesome with some fast open play but Betham, who had a reasonable chance of scoring, shot tamely wide. The match appeared a typical end of the season game, the players on both sides showing anything but enterprise. Dean was whistled offside, but the Everton skipper realised his position. Morris missed a sitter following a perfect centre by Astill, screwing the ball when only a few yards out. The Wolves goalkeeper had only one decent shot to stop, a low drive from Dean. Heelback, from a penalty, scored for Wolves, and Bentham for Everton. Half-time Wolves Res 1, Everton Res 1.

STOKE CITY’S WELL-EARNED POINT AT EVERTON
Staffordshire Sentinel - Saturday 07 April 1934
FOUR GOALS EQUALLY SHARED
FIGHTING REPLY TO HOME TEAM’S EARLY LEAD
WARE SCORES TWICE
Stoke City, playing their return with Everton at Goodison Park this afternoon, established a 2-1 interval lead, which was justified by reason of the greater liveness of their attack.  Everton scored first through Higham, but within eight minutes, the City went in front as a result of two goals by Ware.  Thirty minutes after the resumption, Geldard scored for Everton to equalize the scores.  The game thus ended in a draw, and Stoke, having had more of the play, thoroughly deserved their point. 
EVERTON 2, STOKE CITY 2
By “Potters”
“Stoke City fulfilled their return fixture with Everton at Goodison Park this afternoon. 
The pitch was in a condition that promised fast football, despite some wind. One of the chief topics of conversation among the crowd before the match was the presence of Soo in the Stoke side.  It was at a school not a mile away from Goodison Park that Soo attracted early attention as a boy footballer, ultimately playing for Liverpool Schoolboys, while his parents live little more than ten minutes' walk from the ground.  There was no doubt that Soo's appearance added many hundreds to the gate which at the start approached 23,000. Both clubs fielded the sides that won last Monday, and these were as follows:  Everton; Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Higham, Stevenson, Stein.  Stoke.—John; McCrory, Spencer; Tutin, Turner, Sellars; Matthews, Davies, Ware, Soo, Johnson.  Referee: Mr. S. Boardman, of Hale. 
THE GAME 
McGrory did his side a good turn by winning the toss, for the sun was fairly strong, and he set Everton to face it.  The start was a quiet one, for Stoke's early advances petered out with the ball being sent wide, and an offside trap held up Everton's attack.  The first thrill was when Stein got in a dangerous centre, John running out and catching just as Higham arrived on the spot.  Everton’scentre-forward showed he was determined to harass the goalkeeper, for when John caught another long shot from Cunliffe, Higham hurled himself at him, and goalkeeper only narrowly evaded him.  Stoke soon responded, and when Matthews steered the ball up the middle. Ware was quick to get in a shot front a difficult angle, but Sagar handled it coolly.  Matthews was responsible for a clever piece of work when he dribbled the ball towards the middle, and suddenly loosed a left-foot shot for the foot of the post, but again Sagar was safe.  Stevenson cut in with a clever attempt to find a way through the Stoke defence, but his work was spoilt by good covering, though Cunliffe managed to slip the ball torward to Higham, whose shot only went out of play after glancing off the upright.  Stevenson's next well planned move came near to bringing an opening goal, for he cleverly drew the defence and then Stein from close range middled the ball. Higham seemed certain to score, but John rushed out and diverted the ball away. The danger was not cleared, however, and there were exciting moments as the ball bobbed about among a crowd before a header from Soo led to the ball being cleared. 
EVERTON'S ESCAPE 
Immediately afterwards Stoke came very near scoring, as had Everton. Matthews broke away and placed his centre perfectly, and though the advance was partly beaten back, Soo secured and gave Davies a pass from which the inside man took the ball on the run, and made hard for goal. The ball completely beat Sagar, but struck the crossbar, and rebounded for Jones to clear.  The sides had been very evenly matched in the first quarter of the game, but the light ball was too much in the air for the football to be a classic. The star turn so far had been Stevenson, whose tricks and scheming had bene responsible for John being given plenty to do.  A lovely pass by Soo, which sent Matthews away, started a dangerous Stoke move, but at the critical moment, Davies had his shot blocked by Gee.  After half-an-hour, Everton went in front, Sellars had stopped Geldard and a throw-in followed, in which the ball was passed back to Britton. He hooked the ball perfectly into the middle and HIGHAM, jumping to it, headed it out of John's reach into the net.  Stoke made prompt efforts to retaliate, and twice Soo was cheered for his clever exploiting of the cross pass, but the attacks were not finished off as they should have been. Nevertheless Stoke kept it up, and five minutes after Everton's goal, the City secured an equaliser.  Following an Everton attack, the ball was punted well up to Ware, who swung it out to the right and sent Matthews away. The winger coolly weighed up the position before dropping the ball in the goalmouth to allow Johnson to head goalwards. As Sagar went up for it, WARE, who had been persistently hampering the goalkeeper, again charged him, and forced him out of possession before turning the ball  into the net.  These quick goals were the tonic the game needed for the pace became intensified.  Everton made a flying raid on the Stoke goal, but John ran out to catch Geldard's centre and clear.  Stoke next staged a great raid, in which  Matthews' cleverness was very evident, and it was well for Everton that Gee's head intervened when Davies shot well for goal. 
CITY GAIN LEAD 
Stoke were not to be denied, however, and three minutes after the equaliser, Ware put his side in front with a gem of a goal.  Johnson from the touch line put in quick centre, and the ball was travelling across the front of the goal at a fast speed, when WARE raced up, bent low, and turned the ball into the net with his head.  The accuracy which Ware imparted to his winning header was all the more meritorious seeing that Sagar was also dashing for the ball, and his hands were almost touching it when Ware steered it past him for a brilliant opportunist goal. Stoke's attackers had now found their real form and were continually advancing. Ware kept swinging the ball out to the right, and Matthews always responded, one of his centres enabling Soo to work a fine opening for his centre-forward, who could only shoot wide.  Geldard, at the other end, could only shoot over when well placed, matters were level in this respect.  Stoke thus went off with a lead which was deserved on the score of their lively attacking in the later stages of the half. Half-time; Everton 1, Stoke City 2. 
The Everton goal had a narrow escape on the resumption for Johnson broke away, and flashed across a centre which should have been cleared. Matthews quickly closed in, however, and kicking the ball away from the goalkeeper's hands. It was well for Everton that Jones had dropped back and was standing on the line to clear.  When Everton replied, McCrory and Spencer both did tine things, and so sure was the defence that Everton were not often looking dangerous now. Stoke, on the other hand, had resumed as they did in the first half, showing plenty of thrust.  Johnson, who had a quiet first half, now came more into his own. Three times in succession he got the better of Britton, and one of his raids was very dangerous, for the ball went from Soo to Davies, and then well forward to Matthews, the move being carried out with such speed that the defence was left behind. Matthews closed in on goal, and put in a terrific shot, which passed just wide.  Everton, having had the worse of the second half so far, now staged a rally, and when Higham was brought down as he was dashing through, there were loud appeals for a penalty, but the referee took no notice. In another raid Higham's persistency carried the ball almost to the line, and brought John out of his goal, but Spencer was there to kick away. Sellars also won applause for clever work in a dangerous situation.
JOHNSON PROMINENT 
Stoke were soon back on the attack, and Johnson had a spell in which he became the most dangerous forward on the field for several minutes.  In one effort, Johnson ran clean through the Everton defence, beating man after man until he gradually lost a duel with the goalkeeper. Then he and Ware so completely leftthe home defence behind that there was not a defender except Sagar anywhere near them.  A goal seemed certain as there were two Stoke forwards to do the job, but Johnson tried a shot, and placed the ball wide.  This bad miss was seen to be serious when, a quarter of an hour front the end, Everton equalised with a curious goal.  There was a prolonged scramble in Stokes goalmouth and so many players were involved that it was impossible to see where the ball was. It seemed that John was impeded from clearing, and the scrimmage ended with GELDARD It forcing the ball over the line.  Sagar had a remarkable stroke of luck in an attack which Stoke immediately set up.  Johnson shot from an acute angle, and Sagar tried to fist out, but he only succeeded in pushing the ball over his head for it strike the crossbar, and go for a fruitless corner.  The left flank of the Everton defence was now paying closer attention to Matthews with the result that he was being kept in check, while, curiously enough, Britton had fallen away and was rarely in the picture, Johnson beating him with case.  Play was ruling evenly with the defences now generally having the better of the argument, and there was no further scoring.  Everton could not complain about getting a point out of this game, for Stoke had more of the play. 

QUIET GOODISON GAME DRAWN
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 07 April 1934
CLEVER PLAY WITHOUT PUNCH
By Stork
One of the quietest games seen this season.  Stoke defence made one error and paid the price. Some clever football without punch.  Everton; Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Higham, Stevenson, Stein.  Stoke City.- John; McGrory, Spencer; Tutin, Turner, Sellars; Matthews, Davies, Ware, Soo, Johnson.  Referee. Mr. S. Boardman, Hale, Cheshire.
It was a glorious afternoon, ideal for football, for despite the sun there was a sharp nip in the air.  Merseyside sportsfolk were keen to see Soo, as he migrated to Stoke through the Liverpool schoolboys. Another attraction was Matthews, the most spoken of outside right in football to-day.  Everton had to face the sun, so that their task was troublesome. Geldard was almost through, and only a handling offence, unintentional, stopped him from crossing swords with goalkeeper John.  The opening had been quiet, although some of the passing by Stevenson was top class, and it was from one of his wide swinging balls to Stein which resulted in John having to make a catch and avoid a charge by Higham at the same moment.  Stoke’s attack thus far had done little, but their defence worked the offside oracle on a number of occasions when an Everton attack looked promising.  The crowd found such tactics distasteful, and soon showed their displeasure.  John had to make another catch under similar circumstances to that of the first, and Sagar was forced to save from Ware and later a shot from Matthews, who had run into the centre' forward position.  Ware was crowded out when he had the ball bobbing about in front of him, and although Johnson was able to get the ball into the goalmouth, Ben Williams, with his sturdy foot, cleared away a dangerous looking situation. The ball was elusive and difficult to control, yet Cunliffe made a perfect gliding header to Higham, but the Everton centre forward could not master the ball.  A short time afterwards Higham got such another opportunity, but again he found the ball running away in front much too fast for him.  The first real bit of life came when Jones made a faulty clearance, yet it was through that fault that Everton made an upward move which ended in Higham narrowly missing a goal.
HECTIC MINUTES 
Immediately following the Stoke goal had a marvelous escape. Stein shot, and the ball cannoned away to Stevenson, who hit a good enough ball, only to find it rattle up against a defenders body. The third chance came to Geldard, but Spencer was fortunate to get his head in the way. They were the most hectic minutes of a game which had been deadly quiet thus far.  I heard one "ring-sider say "Both sides are only practising." Still, Sagar was called on to make two saved.  Stevenson's work was a delight, and, not to be outdone, Britton. Geldard and Cunliffe also showed they were masters in the art of combination. Soo's best thus far was a long pass out to Matthews, but the Stoke inside forwards were too slow to accept the outside right's centre. 
BRITTON-HIGHAM MOVE 
At twenty-eight minutes a goal came along to brighten up the day's proceeding, and anice goal it was, too. Britton put in one of his Cup-final centres, and Higham promptly headed the ball into the net, well wide of John's reach.  Stoke made one very rapid move and Matthews put the ball so nicely forward that Ware had what appeared to be a clear run through.  The referee, however, decided that Ware was offside, a decision that was not unanimous.  From one of Matthews' centres Johnson headed high up in front of the Everton goal. Ware saw his chance, entered into the fray, and scored at 35 minutes.  Everton were shocked when Ware took a second goal at 39 minutes. It was a header worthy of Dixie Dean. He had to rush in and crane his neck to connect up with the ball, which he steered beyond Sagar.  WILLIAMS HURT 
Williams was hurt and had to leave the field for a time. Britton going full back and Cunliffe right half, but it was only for a few minute. John had to make two saves, and Soo shot over the bar when reasonably well placed.   Just on time Geldard had a great chance, only to slash his shot over the bar. 
Half-time.—Everton 1 Stoke City 2. 
The second half was just as tame as the first had been. For one thing, Stoke were content to play a defensive part, and Everton were Inclined to keep the ball much too close and too much in the air.   Johnson was a fast and clever forward.  He once ran through nearly the whole Everton side, Sagar included, for it was only in the last second that Sagar was able to save.  Johnson came again and should have scored, but shot wide of the mark.Williams was having trouble with his leg and Higham was crowded out by the stolid Stoke defenders, who had put up a stubborn resistance this half. 
GELDARD THROUGH 
When Everton equalized at the 73rd minute it was only because the Stoke defence got itself in a hopeless tangle.  From out of the fury the ball came to Gelderd, whose shot entered the net before Cunliffe touched it.  Stoke just missed going ahead when Sager swept a Johnson centre on to his own crossbar. Jones had played a gallant game when Williams, through his injury, had to bobble around.  Final: — Everton 2, Stoke City 2.

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 07 April 1934
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON 2 STOKE CITY 2
April 9, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Stoke City Hold Everton.
Defensive Lapse Leads to Equaliser.
By "Stork."
Stoke City came very near to a victory at Goodison Park on Saturday, and would have done so if it had not been for a lapse on the part of an otherwise solid defence. John McGrory, and Spencer had put up a faultless display until seventeen minutes from the end of the game when a ball in their goal area upset their equilibrium to such an extent that four men rushed up to take the ball. The situation was not desperate by any means, yet these four players got themselves in a fury, the ball being bandied about among them until finally it came out of the "scrum" and went to Geldard, who shot it into the net to equalise. John, the goalkeeper should never have left his goal and if any one of the three defenders had been calm enough to kick the ball anywhere Everton would have been beaten, for the position was not difficult, nor did it look dangerous enough to produce a goal, such however, is football. A simple error can lose or win a game. It gave Everton a point when Stoke seemed to be riding for a victory. It was hard to imagine such a strong defence lapsing, for up to then the Potteries defenders had not put a foot wrong. Everton in the first half played some intricate football; in fact, there were too much finesse. The ball was kept too close, and was sent into the air, when it was apparent that the tall defence of Stoke must prevail against the smaller men of the Everton forward line. Everton were below par. Britton had a poor day, and Geldard did not maintain his form of the past few weeks. He scored the goal, but was fortunate to be allowed the opportunity. Stoke have a good side. Their wingers, Matthews and Johnson, were always a danger. The former did not get a lot of opportunity in the opening half and it was also some time before Johnson proved that he was a "live" winger. I wonder what the selectors though about the game. They could take Matthews for next Saturday's international, for the outside right is a clever player who never wastes a ball and centres accurately. He should have taken a goal when he ran close in only to sweep the ball across the face of goal. Johnson, however, was the "star" forward of the day, and Britton has not been so easily beaten for a long time. Johnson was responsible for the first goal, for he sped around two Everton men before centring for Ware to score. Everton might have claimed that Sagar was charged when he was not in possession, but if they did it was only a feeble sort of challenge to Ware's goal. Johnson also had a hand in the second goal – a great goal. Ware's header was Dean-like. He had to crane his back to connect up with the ball and then steer it out of the reach of the advancing Sagar.
A Great Half-Back.
Higham, who was crowded out was inclined to waste his energy chasing anything and everything, and also went charging in the goalkeeper when he had no chance. He scored a neat header from Britton's centre, which recalled his cup final centre. The other Everton goal I have explained. Sellars was a great half-back. He soon had the measure of Geldard, who had a quiet match, and Stevenson took the honours in the first half with some clever football. The inside left, however, did not maintain his game, and Stein found "did man" McGrory a difficult proposition. The Stoke captain seems to have been in the game for years and years, but he could not be faulted: in fact, it was his "old head" which saved many situations when Everton were on top in the first half. His anticipation was uncanny. Ware was a fiery leader who gave Gee a lot of work, but the Everton man, until late on was equal to it. I have seen Sagar in better trim for he lost sight of the ball on a number of occasions. Williams was hurt in the first half and was never the same afterwards. He played on gallantly, but could not run across in his usual fearless manner. Thus Jones the local boy at left full back, had double duty to perform, and how well he performed it. Jones looks like making good, for he kicks a good length ball, is a quick tackler and is a glutton for work. Soo, the former Liverpool schoolboy took a long time to find his "legs" but after his quiet spell he came along to bring neat and effective ideas into his play. Everton in my opinion, were fortunate to take a point. Teams: - Everton: - Sagar goal; Williams and Jones backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson (captain), half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, Higham, Stevenson and Stein forwards. Stoke City: - John, goal; McGrory and Spencer backs; Tutin, Turner and Sellars half-backs; Matthews, Davies Ware Soo and Johnson forwards. Referee Mr. S. Boardman, (Hales).

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS RESERVES 2 EVERTON RESERVES 1
April 9 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central League (Game 38)
After an even first half the Wolves had the better of the play in the second portion, and Heelbeck scored from a penalty for the home side. Bentham put Everton on terms, and near the finish Astill scored the winning goal . Everton: - Deighton, goal; Bocking and Cresswell, backs; Clark, White and Mercer half-backs; Critchley, Bentham, Dean (captain), Leyfield and Coulter forwards.

KEEP THE BALL LOW!
April 9, 1934. Evening Express.
Everton Giving it Too Much "Air."
By the Pilot.
Everton have become "air minded" in the sense that they are constantly placing the ball in the air. It is not a paying policy. In fact it cost them a point against Stoke City at Goodison Park on Saturday. The game was drawn 2-2. With the half-backs persistently giving the ball "air," the forwards have little chance against the average defence. The Blues must learn that the path to success lies along the carpet. Everton were rather fortunate not to suffer another defeat for Stoke were quicker on the ball neater in development and more dangerous in attack. Everton again showed lack of ability in trapping the ball with a hard ground, Higham and Cunliffe in particular failed to secure masterly over the lively ball, with the result that they fell easy prey to the nippy Stoke defenders. On occasions I noticed Everton forwards trying to dribble opponents before they even had possession. Again I emphasise the fact that these youngsters with good ideas and boundless energy, must be improved in this respect.
Wingers Neglected .
Stevenson had a particularly bright first half, and was the schemer-in-chief of the line, but the three inside forwards persist in the neglect of the wingers. Only on isolated occasions did either Stein or Geldard receive a ball ahead of them. Whenever the Everton wingers received the ball they had one or two opponents to beat before they could make their centres. The most gratifying feature of the game was the brilliance of young Jones especially in the second half. After Williams had been severely handicapped by an ankle injury Jones carried the defence on his shoulders, his accurate kicking and good positional play often pulling the Blues out of a corner. Sagar made some mistakes in goal and appeared to be worried by the persistent Ware, who scored both the Stoke' goals. Higham and Geldard netted for Everton in a poor game in which far too many mistakes were made.

STOKE CITY’S GOOD DISPLAT
Staffordshire Sentinel - Monday 09 April 1934
DEFENCES SURPREME IN PORT VALE MATCH
(By " POTTER ") 
Most people agreed that Stoke City were slightly the better side in their game with Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday, but as they had only their own slips to blame for not winning. Stoke could not complain that the game brought them only one point, instead of their fifth away victory of the season.  A quarter of an hour from the end of a match in which Stoke forwards had previously missed two fine scoring chances, Johnson was left with only Sagar to beat.  Easter still would have been a pass to Ware, for both the centre-forward and the winger were well clear of the defence. Johnson shot wide when a goal would have settled the issue. Straight away Everton attacked; Stoke packed their goal, two clearances struck defenders, and Everton scrambled the ball over the line for an equaliser. 
NO WEAK LINKS 
These slips apart, Stoke pleased, because they were a able without any weak links.  Owing to the fact that play for long spells was centred near midfield, the game was not an electrifying one, but both sides were clever.  Everton, between periods of ballooning the light ball high in the air, contributed flashes of football artistry, but Stoke, in the last hour of the game at least, were the more progressive eleven, being quicker on the ball and having the faster-moving forward line.  Once again Stoke owed much of their effectiveness to their wingers, and a curious feature was that one came into the picture when the other fell away. Matthews was easily the best winger on view in the first half, with Johnson rarely shining; after the interval when a couple of defenders watched Matthews, Johnson obliged with one of his brightest spells. Britton seemed unable to reproduce his first half form, and behind him Williams, who had shown himself a fine back appeared to be troubled by a limp and Johnson beat them just as he pleased. He proved there is much more variety at out his methods than there used to be, for if the defender played him on the "inside" he went round him, and vice-versa. His display in this spell suggested that, if only he finished better, Stoke would have another young player forcing himself on the consideration of the authorities soon. 
WARE'S EFFECTIVENESS 
Ware is proving a splendid centre-forward.  He scored two goals and played a good, bustling game,though for the third game in succession he found a centre-half, in Gee, at the top of his form. Davies and Soo varied their methods well, and though Soo's anxiety to please the spectators seemed to affect his play, both inside men showed tine touches.  The half-back line was not so dominating as it can be. Sellars being the most effective, but, apart from the tangle that led to the late equaliser, there was little wrong with the defence, McGrory once again taking the eye for his fine play.

EVERTON DRAW ON THE POST
Liverpool Echo- Monday, April 9 1934
By Stork
A FATAL LAPSE
One solitary mistake on the part of the Stoke defence cost them a point against Everton, for up to the time of that error the Potteries team looked like taking the full quota of points. I could not quite understand why McGrory and his colleagues, who had stood up manfully to Everton throughout, should be guilty of such a lapse, for there was not the slightest cause for worry when the ball bobbed into the goalmouth, for any one of the four defenders, if he had remained calm, could have swept that ball to the uttermost part of the ground.  Four players rushed to the ball, and it was a case of too many cooks spoiling the broth. The ball eluded them all; it cannoned from one to the other and, finally, came out to Geldard, who soon had it in the net, for there was no goalkeeper to defeat, for he, too, had come out to join the "unhappy throng."  It was a sad lapse in as brilliant a display of defensive football as I have seen.  McGrory, Spencer and Turner had been capable of holding down the Everton forwards, yet here they were slipping into a simple error and were made to pay the price. 
LOOKING FOR CAPS 
The F.A. selectors were at Goodison, holding a watching brief. Matthews, no doubt, was their man, and on what he did, I think, they could safely take him for next Saturday's international match with Scotland. He is the type to suit the game with Scotland, while Johnson, the outside left, on this display would make an impression. Then there was another: Sellars, the left half back. He kept a tight hold on Geldard; so much so, that the Everton man had a poor match.  However, I will leave the matter in their hands and get on with the game.  It was not a great game. It savoured of "end of the season" fare. That wasonly to be expected, for there was nothing at stake apart from the bonus, and let me tell you Everton were a shade lucky to take a half share, for they were not up to standard. In intricate football they were superior, yet I would not say that their methods were better than those of their adversaries. It took them half a dozen moves to eat up the same ground as Stoke won in two or three moves. But the main reason why Everton did not clinch their first half display with a goal was because their forwards were crowded out by a strong, reliable defence. 
TACTICS ALL WRONG 
The Stoke rearguard is made up of tall, hefty men. Of what use is a ball in the air against such opponents? Yet the ball was slung up in the air when it was odds-on the Stoke defenders taking possession. McGrory could have been beaten if the play had been on the turf, but the tactics were never altered although it must have been apparent to Everton that the methods were faulty.  McGrory seems to have been in the game for an age. He was, however, a fine full back. His anticipation was so good, and his wise old head stopped many a forward rush by the Everton advance guard.  Ware's second goal was a masterpiece, equal to anything Dean has done with his head, and that is saying something.  He had to time his header to a fraction if he was to beat Sagar, and by the merest flick he turned the ball beyond the advancing goalkeeper. His first goal came through Johnson's centre, and it was a mute point as to whether or not he had charged Sagar before the latter got possession of the ball. Britton supplied his famous Cup final centre so that Higham could nod his goal, but Britton had not a happy afternoon, for he was beaten as I have never before seen him beaten. Johnson "walked " round him.  .
When Williams was limping Jones played magnificently. He rushed across the field to cover up Williams, who was unable to run, and kicked with judgment ; in fact, he was a grand little back, about whom more will be heard. 
The F.A. Cup Final, the players will not be numbered as last season’s final.

COOK AND WHITE RETURN.
April 11 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton are again indirectly concerned in the relegation struggle on Saturday, when they complete the Merseyside duel with the London clubs visiting Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have enjoyed a remarkable run of success in recent weeks, and they will endeavour to take another safety step on Saturday at the expense of Everton, who, however, will contest the issue strongly. Cook is fit again and returns to partner Williams in place of Jones, while White resumes at centre forward. Higham standing down. The team is: - Sagar; Williams, Cook; Britton, Gee Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, White, Stevenson, Stein. Everton Reserves are at home on Saturday to Aston Villa Reserves and the home team will be strongly represented. Dean is slowly recovering confidence and strength. The Everton team will be: - Deighton; Jackson, Jones; Mercer, Clark, Archer; Critchley, Bentham, Dean, Leyfield, Coutler.

AN EVERTON VICTORY WILL HELP LIVERPOOL.
April 11 1934. Evening Express.
Blues Take A Hand in Relegation Fight.
Two Changes For Chelsea Visit.
By the Pilot.
Everton can do Liverpool another good turn this week-end. The Blues are due at Stamford Bridge to meet one of the clubs struggling to avoid relegation –Chelsea. The Goodison Park club helped their neightbors when defeating Sheffield United recently, and they will ease Liverpool's position considerably if they return home with the points on Saturday. Chelsea have enjoyed a victory run of late, but Everton will be strengthened by the return of two of their best players after injury. Billy Cook, the Irish international left back, who was injured in the match at Wolverhampton on March 31, has recovered from his knee injury, and resumes at left back as Williams' partner to the exclusion of Jones, the Bromborough Pool boy. Williams received an injury to an ankle in the Stoke game, but has made rapid improvement. The other change affects the forward line, where Higham gives place in the centre to Tommy White, the blues' versatile player who last Saturday played centre-half in a Central League match at Wolverhampton. White danged his ankle at Highbury on February 3 and since then he has mad only one appearance in the first team. That was against Leicester City at Goodison Park on March 10, but in trying to reach a fast-moving ball he again damaged the ankle.
Top Scorer.
Although White has made only 26 appearances in the first team this season only 15 at centre forward, White remains Everton's top goal-scorer with 14 to his credit. There is no doubt but that on his day White is a really first-class leader, and I think he will infuse that fire and virility which has been missing in the Everton front rank of late. White is a born footballer with a willing shot in either foot, a natural propensity for judicious leadership and a potent force with the ball in the air. I think his return will bring improvement to an Everton, which has not been convincing of late. Everton; Sagar; Williams, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, White, Stevenson, Stein.

LATE SPORTS WIRES 
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 11 April 1934
EVERTON MAKE CALL UPON TWO STALWARTS 
Everton bring back White to centre forward, and Cook to full back for the game at Chelsea. 

WILLIAMS & COOK NOT FIT.
April 13 1934. Evening Express.
Cresswell To Play at Right Back for Everton.
By the Pilot.
Bad luck for Everton! Both Williams and Cook were convinced that they would be fit for tomorrow's match at Stamford Bridge, but when they were put through their paces today neither William's injured ankle nor Cook's damaged knee stood up to the test. Consequently Jones gets another run in the senior team with Cresswell as his partner. It is a pity that Everton cannot field at full strength. Victory over Chelsea would help Liverpool in the fight to avoid relegation. Cresswell will play at right back. It will be the first time on which he has appeared in this position for three seasons. Incidentally, it will be his first Division one match since January 13 this year. Jones is a boy for whom there seems to be a great future. Williams damaged his ankle against Stoke City; Cook suffered his knee injury in the Wolverhampton match on March 31. The Stamford Bridge ground has not been a lucky one for the Blues since the Pensioners secured promotion; in fact Everton have not won there during that period, and besides non-successes in the League, they have also lost a Cup-tie there. Everton, however, have met with fair success in their journeys to the south this season. They won at Highbury and drew at Portsmouth. They will be out to complete their second "double" of the season, having defeated Chelsea by 2-1 at Goodison Park. There is no question but that Everton are meeting the most-improved side in the league tomorrow. Chelsea have put up some wonderful performances in recent matches, their only lapse being at home to Sheffield Wednesday. They took four points from Portsmouth over the Easter holidays and did not concede a single goal to the Cup finalists, while last Saturday they went to St. Andrews and beat Birmingham 3-0. Everton's path to victory lies in the wingers, who have been well-supported in recent matches. Everton: - Sagar; Cresswell and Jones backs; Britton Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, White, Stevenson, Stein.
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EVERTON CAN HELPTHEIR RELEGATION "BITE" AT CHELSEA
Liverpool Echo - Friday 13 April 1934
Bee’s Notes, The HIVE, Friday. 
Everton's help at Chelsea will be gratefully received. They have already pushed Sheffield United down the table.  Now there is a chance of further help in the game at Chelsea. The task is not so difficult as the record suggests. That is, if Chelsea play as they did against Liverpool, I would take Everton to win every time. There has been a big change over the Chelsea side, however, and their figures show them conceding two defeats and one draw since the Saturday before Christmas. This is a marvellous piece of work against the grain, and Chelsea may "go through with it" at Stamford Bridge to-morrow.  If White is fully recovered, and in bright form, the attack will improve, and Cook returns to his rightful place in the defence Everton used to make meat of these London journeys, but this seasonthey have not been successful. Perhaps to-morrow will be their special occasion.  Team; Sagar; Williams, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, White, Stevenson, Stein. 

LATE SPORTS WIRES 
Liverpool Echo - Friday 13 April 1934
CRESSWELL AND JONES PLAY AGAINST CHELSEA 
Everton tried out Ben Williams and Cook this morning, and both found they could not take their places. So Cresswell and Jones--ancient and modern as it were—are deputed to the vacancies. 

CHELSEA 2 EVERTON 0
April 14 1934. Evening Express, Football Edition.
Evertom Miss Chances
Oakton Puts Chelsea Ahead.
Stein's Brilliant Raids.
By the Pilot.
Points were vital to Chelsea today, when they opposed Everton at Stamford Bridge. The Pensioners have been putting up a great fight against relegation, and had enjoyed a wonderful run of success of late, their home defeat by Sheffield Wednesday being their only lapse . Teams: - Everton: - Sagar goal; Cresswell and Jones backs; Britton, Gee, and Thomson (captain), half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, White, Stevenson, and Stein forwards. Chelsea: - Woodley goal; Barber, and McAuley, backs; Russell, Craig, and Hutchinson, half-backs; Oakton, Gregg, Mills, Gibson and Horton, forwards. Referee Mr. G. W. Jones (Nottingham). A Scotsman, who had apparently lost his way to Wembley ran on to the field wearing the familiar "Tam" and greeted Chelsea's Scotsmen, before being ordered off by a policeman. Gibson weaved a spell in the early stages, and several times had the Everton defence on the run, Thomson once having to head away, while a wide pass swept by too swiftly for Oakton. Stevenson sent Stein away, and the winger rounded Barber to send over a pretty centre, which Woodley turned over the top.
A Thrill.
There was a thrill when Jones miskicked, and Gee held off the opposition while Sagar came out to pick up. Woodley turned Thomson's swerving free kick over the top with White in attendance and Everton failed to make good use of another close up free kick when Geldard was tripped. Play was hardly as exciting as one would have expected from so vital a match. Cresswell and Mills bumped heads, and Cresswell had to leave the field with a cut over the left eye. Everton played pretty but ineffective football, Cunliffe White and Stevenson refusing shooting chances. Chelsea were rather a poor side revealing from consistent with their league position.
Stein's Fine Centres.
Stein delighted 40,000 spectators with thrilling centres, which were not improved on. Cresswell returned after 10 minutes to see a firce Mills drive sail high over. Geldard several times disappointed with poor finishing. After a delightful bout of passing between the Everton intermediates, White put Stevenson through, but the Irishman was not quick enough to step in with his shot. Away swept Chelsea Horton dropping over a lovely centre which Mills, coming in full pelt headed in, but Sagar was right on the spot to beat the ball away, for a corner. Woodley was taking charge of cross centres from the Everton wing, never fearing to turn one over the top. Shots from both sides were few and far between but the play in midfield satisfied the football student. Geldard crossed a nice ball under difficulties and Stein, coming in from the left, crashed a terrific cross shot against barber, who flung himself to earth save the situation. Cunliffe tried a solo burst which almost came off, and Everton continued to take the honours of the half in a quiet game in which Chelsea lacked fight and "bite." Chelsea went near following a free kick for a foul against Gee, then a twisting shot from Gregg trickled under Cresswell's foot, but Sagar was there to say "Thank You."
Half-time Chelsea 0 Everton 0
There was a thrill as a send off to the second half, Stein – the best raider on the field, breaking through and driving low across the face of the goal. Horton and Gibson got Everton into a tangle, and when Mills allowed Horton's centre to pass him Gregg had an open goal. In his haste he drove wide. Mills also missed a good opportunity while Barber twice headed away under difficulties from the ever-alert Stein. Stevenson and Stein next went through by clever interpassing. Thomson held up three Chelsea forwards in style before Sagar went low to take Russell's free kick and survived likely tackles. Play became much livelier with Chelsea on the up grade. Everton covering for close up free kicks was splendid. Mills headed just over the top, and Sagar then fisted away a fine cross from Oakton. Chelsea had been on top in this half, and they went ahead in 66 minutes through Oakton from a corner. Horton placed the kick towards the far post.

EVERTON RES V ASTON VILLA RES.
April 14, 1934. Evening Express.
Everton made one change, Bocking coming in for Jones. Bowers kicked away a shot when Biddlestone was out of goal. The Villa attack, which included Waring and Brown was very sprightly. Tidman sent against the upright. The Villa's Dean had a good chance, but delayed his shot, and Clarke intervened. Waring missed badly, but the visitors took the lead through Brown. Coulter and Critchley were clever wingers, but the Everton wingers overpassed. Dean, however, made one good header, which Biddlestone caugth, and Bentham was only inches out with a fast drive. Villa went further ahead Dean scoring following a corner. Everton eventually scored through a great goal by Coutler, who threaded his way down the centre, and beating the goalkeeper before tapping into the empty net. Immediately afterwards Leyfield struck the upright. Half-time Everton Res 1 Aston Villa Res 2.

OAKTON PLACES CHELSEA IN FRONT
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 14 April 1934
AFTER MANY SAVES BY SAGAR
By Stork
Everton; Sagar; Cresswell, Jones; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, White, Stevenson, Stein.  Chelsea; Woodley; Barber, Macaulay; Russell, Craig, Hutchinson, Oakton, Gregg, Mills, Gibson, Horton.  Referee; Mr. G.W. Jones, Nottingham.  Everton had a chance to help Liverpool in their relegation bid, for a victory over Chelsea would strengthen the Anfielders' bid for safety. The Pensioners, however, have not lost a game since before Easter, when they fell before Sheffield Wednesday. 
THE SCOT'S MISTAKE 
Everton had to bring back Cresswell for Williams, and Jones retained his position at left back. Everton played in white, and some amusement was caused when a Scotsman in a Balmoral ran on to the field to shake hands with the Chelsea goalkeeper. He had evidently found his way to the wrong ground.  Twice offside stopped the Chelsea attack. In fact, the opening exchanges had been uncommonly quiet.  Greig was never far away from White, who once appealingly looked towards the referee, expecting a free kick for a push in the back. The glad eye was passed unnoticed.
CRESSWELL HURT 
Cresswell received a cut over the eye when he collided with Mills, and had to leave the field. Cunliffe was nicely placed, but never got the hang of the ball, and his intended pass to Geldard never had a chance of reaching its objective. Cresswell came running on to the field only to be ordered back to the touchline.  The first twenty minutes had been lifeless.  Stein and Gibson were outstanding.  Sagar made a masterly save from a header. Sagar punched the ball up and made a clearance at the second attempt.  Cunliffe missed a possible chance, and Woodley played safe with a Geldard effort by edging the ball over the bar.  A terrific shot by Stein crashed up against Barber's body.  Cresswell was keeping Horton in hand by keen anticipation. Just on half-time Chelsea nearly scored a goal when Greig shot and Creswell let the ball pass. It was well that Sagar was ready.  Half-time.—Chelsea 0, Everton 0. 
Chelsea opened the second half by forcing a corner and Sagar had to make a confident punch away. After Stein had wasted a centre the Chelsea left wing provided an opportunity for an opening goal and had Greig missed the chance the Chelsea followers will be asking for weeks.  He was left free and unfettered, 14 yards out of goal, only to make a miserable shot which passed yards wide.  How Chelsea had come to pick up so many points over the holiday period was astonishing. This form could not have been in evidence. Stein and Stevenson got on well together, and were responsible for what danger to Woodley there was. Gibson made one great run and Mills another miss, but Ssgar's chief worry was a free kick taken by Russell.  He saved, but had to resist a challenge by Mills.  Attacks were engineered by Gibson, one of the few successful men on the Chelsea side. Chelsea were now so much on top that Everton had all but two forwards playing in defence.  Oakton centred well, and Sager once again saved the situation. Mills headed over, and Sagar was not faultless when he punched away from Oakton. It was from the resultant corner kick that Chelsea took the lead at 66 minutes.  Horton's flag kick was headed on by Mills, and Oakton improved the shining hour by heading beyond Sagar. 

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 14 April 1934
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON RES V ASTON VILLA RES
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 14 April 1934
Villa were well represented with Waring in the centre, and Dean at inside right, and although Everton started well, with Critchley the danger point, the forwards superiority was not maintained for long.  Villa, using the ball effectively, were soon two goals in the lead. Stephenson made possible Brown’s opening goal, the result of a deliberate accurate shot, wide of Deighton, while a goalmouth melee ended in Dean scoring the Midlander’s second goal.  Biddlestone saved his goal when Dean headed of Everton’s work, although it must be stated that they encountered a sound defence.  Near the interval the versatile Coulter scored for Everton, and later Leyfield hit the upright.  Half-time; Everton Res 1, Aston Villa Res 2.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 ASTON VILLA RESERVES 3
April 16, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central league (Game 39)
When Critchley scored Everton's third goal a few minutes from the end, to make the score 3-2 in Everton's favour, a home victory seemed assured –and a highly commendable success it would have been, for Everton had fought back against a two goal deficit –but it was not top be, for two minutes from the end an Everton defender faltered, and the outcome was a brilliant equaliser from Waring. Nevertheless it was on the general run of the play a good result. Villa were the more convincing first half attackers, and early goals were scored by Brown and Dean (Villa's inside right). Near the interval the clever and elusive Coulter scored for Everton. The Goodison front line worked with more cohesion and thrust after the interval, and Dean charged the Villa goalkeeper over the line for an equaliser that Villa disputed, but the referee remained firm. Each goal then had its harassing moments, and the last five minutes saw the goals from Critchley and Waring. A good, if not brilliant game . Everton: - Deighton, goal; Jackson and Bocking, backs; Mercer, Clark and Archer, half-backs; Critchley, Bentham, Dean (captain), Leyfield, and Coulter, forwards.

CHELSEA ARE SAFE ON THIS FORM.
April 16 1934. Evening Express.
Those Tantalising Blues!
By the Pilot.
Chelsea will escape relegation. That is the obvious conclusion to be drawn from the Pensioners' 2-0 victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. The Pensioners were not a good side in the first half; in fact, had Everton revealed any shooting ability at all they might easily have established a match winning score; but later, however, Chelsea showed that they are genuine fighters, and with Everton's machine not working with its customary smoothness, the home men attacked almost continuously. On their second half form, Chelsea have no cause for worry. This was Chelsea's fifth win in succession, and Liverpool must take it to heart. Everton gave another tantalizing exhibition. Their football was graceful and well conceived. The ball moved smoothly from one to the other, and there was neat understanding between all departments. Yet when it came to a shot there was "nothing doing." Everton's chief trouble was again at forward. White was not happy in the centre. He struck me as being afraid to risk that ankle which has kept him inactive so often of late. Far too often he tried to create a chance for a colleague instead of "having a go" himself. Some of Stevenson's passes were a delight, but he remained a puzzle to me. When passing first time he was excellent; when he held to the ball he fell easy prey to the swift Chelsea tacklers. Cunliffe was inclined to be too individualistic, and though Geldard showed improvement, he often delayed his centre too long. The man of the day was Stein. He was in irresistible form.

PRESENTATION TO MR. JOHN McKENNA
April 16, 1934. Evening Express.
Football "G.O.M.'S" 80th Birthday.
Mr. John McKenna, of Liverpool, president of the Football league and vice-president of the Football Association will celebrate his 80 th birthday on May 1. To mark the occasion, the members of the Football Association Council have decided to make him a presentation. Every member of the Council has subscribed and the presentation will take place at the next Council meeting, which is to be held on Friday April 27. Mr. McKenna is one of the greatest personalities among football legislators, and there is no more popular man in the game.

CHELSEA RELIEVED 
Liverpool Echo - Monday 16 April 1934
By Stork
Chelsea, who have been riding the crest of the wave ever since the Easter holidays, by their victory over Everton practically assure themselves of the senior status next season. The winning of the two points was a tremendous relief to a body of directors, and their secretary, Mr. L. Knighton, made no bones about the fact that he felt as if a ton weight had been lifted from his shoulders. The Pensioners, have had a terrific struggle during the last few weeks, but they won through by sheer grit and determination, but their form in their last few games must have been well in advance of that of Saturday, for although they defeated Everton, the Cup-holders contributed to their own failure through their own inability when they had made goal-scoring chances galore, and then passed them over through no one having the pluck to accept the responsibility of a shot. In midfield they were ahead of Chelsea in point of skill; in fact, it was acknowledged all-round the ground that their artistry was beautiful to watch, but it was that trait which kept them from winning. The overdid the elaborate business; they wanted to beat just another opponent and then walk the ball into the net. No defence was going to allow that. Was it feasible that Chelsea, who had much at stake, would forfeit goals to forwards who seemed to say, “I have the ball; come and take it from me." Chelsea were only too thankful for the opportunity. 
WEAK FORWARDS 
Well over an hour had gone before Chelsea scored, so you see there was also a dearth of shooting by the Londoners.  In the first half they, too, never looked like beating Sagar, yet in the second half they had Everton on the rack, and so the game became worth watching whereas it had been painfully dull and featureless.  Oakton and Horton came into the game after having had a lean time despite the entrancing work of Gibson, who played his best game for Chelsea.  This pair had been battened down, but having found that they could get free from the grip they pranced shout and between them scored the two goals which brought success. The first came from a corner kick, Oakton heading wide of Sagar's right hand, while Horton obtained the second after Sagar had made a miraculous save. Mills had put in a perfect header; Sagar turned it aside, but in doing so edged it across to Horton. Even then it was not a certainty that Horton would prove successful, for Sagar had recovered and sprang across his goalmouth, but as he reached out for the ball Horton shot and the ball squeezed into the net.

EVERTON CALL ON THREE INTERNATIONALS.
April 18, 1934. Evening Express.
Dean, Coulter and Williams to Play Against Cup Finalists.
By the Pilot.
Three internationals –an Englishman, an Irishman, and a Welshman –will be brought into Everton's team to oppose Portsmouth, the F.A. Cup finalists, at Goodison Park on Saturday. They are Dixie Dean, the captain, who displaces White at centre-forward; Jack Coulter the former Belfast Celtic player, who will be making his debut in the Football league football; and Ben Williams who returns to left back in place of Cresswell. Coulter, who joined Everton on Feb 10, will displace a fellow Irish international, Stevenson, at inside-left. This season he has played for Ireland against England, Scotland and Wales, and assisted the Irish League against the Football League at Preston. His inclusion should prove a wonderful attraction for Coulter has been reducing drizzling form with the Central League side at outside left, and he is the "talk" of the club supporters. Several times the directors have been attempted to give him a place in the first team, but they have held off because they thought it best to allow the international plenty of chance to settle down in England before trying him in the top team.
Brilliant Left Wing.
The policy has paid, for Coulter has become quite used to the English style of football, and I think he and Stein will constitute a really brilliant left wing. Stein is playing fine football just now, and with such a tricky yet forceful inside partner, he should get better support then he has had for a long time. Everton have also adopted a waiting game with Dean. The captain was lacking in confidence when he had three games with the senior side some weeks ago but he has been getting among the goals with the Reserves and has relished steady improvement. The return of Williams one of the finest defenders in the country, will holt up avenue to goal, and Everton could be capable of giving Portsmouth a good final "test" prior to their Wembley bid. Everton; Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean Coulter, Stein.

EVERTON RES. V L'POOL RES. 
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 18 April 1934
Everton and Liverpool Reserves made an interesting game of the Lythgoe Memorial Cup semi-final, at Goodison Park. to-day.  Liverpool led at half-time by a solo goal and a sharp shot by David Wright, but the shooting all round was not very clever.  Glassey underheaded a ball when well placed, while his partner, Carr, was baulked through Bocking crossing his path when a winner was in transit. Everton had stout defenders in Jackson and Bocking, Clarke gave another good display, but the forwards were uneven.  On the Liverpool side Dabbs and Tennant were equally stubborn, and Bush was an earnest worker.  Half-time.—Everton 0, Liverpool 1. 

EVERTON RESERVES 4 LIVERPOOL RESERVES 1
April 19, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Lythgoe Memorial Cup.
Everton and Marine in Final.
By "Bee."
Liverpool Reserves and Everton Reserves fought out the semi-final tie of the Lythgoe-Memorial Cup at Goodison Park yesterday when Liverpool, taking the lead through a capital goal scored by David Wright, petered out and eventually retired badly beaten by a margin of 4-1. Such a margin did not look possible at one point as the Everton side were not going smoothly in attack. However Higham drew level with a penalty kick for hands against Dabbs, who struck out like a boxer against a ball which promised to enter the net, but actually would not have entered it. Dabbs did not know this, and so kept the ball out with his striking hand. Higham scored, and soon after Critchley centred ably and Stevenson headed the ball into the net at Kirk's right hand –a fatal spot for the Liverpool goalkeeper, who was slow to go down to any shots at this particular angle. Critchley took a free kick for an offence on the competent Mercer and this found its mark, the goalkeeper going down far too late to arrest the ball, and finally Turner got a goal. The blending of some experience with youth made the game interesting to a gate of £52. On the Everton side King, for instance, is but a young man and his handling was not always clean or quick. He had stout backs in front of him in Jackson and Bocking; and at half-back Mercer was outstanding, almost a copyist of Britton's close confined style, Clark was dominating upon D. Wright but Archer did not attain his usual heights. Forward, Bentham, of Wigan, showed up with neatness, but the whole attack was slow to get into unison and Liverpool for an hour were the more captivating in attack, Wright keeping the line going smoothly. Carr had no great fortune with his centres, and half back McPherson hit the crossbar with the best shot of the match. At back Dabbs and Tennant were strong, relentless defenders, and the goalkeeper made mistakes already mentioned. The winners meet Marine in the final tie probably at Goodison Park, and the competition which started last season is thus brought to an interesting finale. Teams: - Everton: - King, goal; Jackson and Bocking backs; Mercer, Clark and Archer, half-backs; Critchley, Bentham, Higham, Stevenson and Turner, forwards. Liverpool: - Kirk, goal; Dabbs and Tennants, backs; Gray, Bush, and McPherson, half-backs; Barton, Taylor, and Wright (D.), Glassey, and Carr, forwards Referee Mr. George Stephenson.

F.A.CUP FINALISTS AT GOODISON PARK.
April 19,1934. Evening Express.
Portsmouth –Team of Football "Scientists"
They Hate Rough Stuff
By the Pilot.
Portsmouth, the Football Association Cup finalists, who have had a meteoric rise to fame during the last 10 years, will be at Goodison Park on Saturday. Fresh from their great victory over Arsenal, the likely League champions, are certain to be all out to give a great display. Everton will have to fight hard for the points. Portsmouth meet Manchester City in the cup final at Wembley on Saturday week. Only ten years ago they were in the Third Division (Southern Section) they won promotion to the Second Division in season 1923-24, finishing four points ahead of Plymouth Argyle. In season 1926027 they finished runners up in the Second Division to Middlesbrough, and so moved to the highest circle. They gained promotion in a decimal point on goal average over Manchester City. That status has been maintained since. In season 1928-29 they reached the final of the F.A. Cup for the first time and lost to Bolton Wanderers. Now they are going to Wembley again –the hope of the South. Merseyside enthusiasts will have an opportunity of assessing the chances of Pompey for themselves on Saturday. They will find the Hampshire side a polished combination believing in the scientific in football. From goalkeeper to centre-forward they are a live set, scoring anything approaching brute force. They prefer to make their way by classic endeavor. Moreover they succeed. The defence is one of the strongest in the county, Gilfillian, the Scotish goalkeeper, has few superiors –only few goalkeepers in the First Division have conceded fewer goals. Mackie and Smith (W.), have been in partnership so many seasons that it is has they can read each other's thoughts, their play certainly shows that there may be some truth in that. They cover each other delightfully, and both can tackle and kick surely.
The Key Men.
The man of the side, perhaps is Thackerley, the left half and captain. Recently Thackerley was on the transfer list, and while he was inactive Portsmouth lost five matches in succession. Thackerley returned last Saturday and Pompey proceeded to beat Blackburn Rovers and followed it up with a 1-0 win over Arsenal. No greater dark-haired constructionist. Allen, the centre half, from Poole, is a England player, and in my opinion, the best playing at the moment. The attack is led by the local boy, Weddle, who is an astute leader. The inspiration of the attack is Jack Smith from South Shields. "Jacker" again as one of the three best inside rights in the country. Easson the inside left is a Scot, who has never forgotten the artistry of his Scottish schooling, and Rutherford, the winger, is a relative of the famous Rutherford, of Arsenal fame. The other members of the side has a Merseyside appeal. He is Worrall, the outside right whom Portsmouth secured from Oldham Athletic. Worrall is a native of Warrington and learned his football there.

3 PLAYERS TO LEAVE GOODISON
April 19, 1934. Evening Express.
Everton Transfer List
By the Pilot.
Everton have decided not to retain three of their players for next season. They are: - W. Coggins (goalkeeper); W. Bocking (Right back); J. McGourty (Inside forward). Coggins came to Everton from Bristol City in 1930, and helped Everton to win the championship of the Second Division. He continued in goal until he was a victim of appendicitis, and since then he has played, for the most part in the Central league side. This season he was injured in the game with Sheffield Wednesday and had to be operated on for cartilage trouble. Bocking came to Everton from Stockport County in April, 1931, and made his debut against Preston North End at Deepdale. He has proved a capable deputy defender. McGourty came from Patrick Thistle, and was spoken of as the most promising junior ever to come out of Scotland. He has made many first team appearances, and is a subtle schemer of the natural Scottish type.

POMPEY AND AN UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCE
April 20, 1934. Evening Express.
Both Cup Final Teams and Ref." On Show in Liverpool.
Manchester City on May 2.
Dean's Return and Coulter's Debut.
By the Pilot.
Merseyside, from a football point of view, is fortunate this season. Enthusiasms will have an opportunity in seeing the two F.A. Cup Final teams and the Cup Final Referee in action before the curtain is rung down. Tomorrow Portsmouth are due to visit Goodison Park to oppose Everton, and on Wednesday week, Manchester City will be at Anfield. To all those thousands who have been disappointed in their quest for final tickets will still be able to see the champion teams. Portsmouth are at present resting at Southport, and news from the camp is that Weddle, the clever centre-forward, will not be able to play tomorrow. He brushed a shoulder a shoulder in the midweek triumph over Arsenal and though he will be fit for Wembley battle a week hence, his place tomorrow will be taken by Anderson. Jack Smith will also be an absentee, but for the rest but the rest will be Pompey's Cup Final eleven.
Coulter's Debut.
Everton should win this game. It will mark the return of Dixie dean and Ben Williams, and the debut of Jack Coulter the Irish international. From what I have seen of Coulter he will introduce that penetrative power of "fire" which has been lacking in the toffees attack of late. True, he has been waiting on the wing for the Reserves I can recall the brilliance of his display for the Irish League at inside left. He is a natural footballer lacking nothing in pluck and skill, and he can score. Everton have won only five games since the beginning of this year. The reason they have sacrificed points has been in lack of ability to finish off the conceived attacks with goals. I expect a change tomorrow. The attack will need to be at its best to overcome the brilliant Portsmouth defence, but the presence of Dean should be a big factor. It is certain to be an attractive game, both clubs adhere to the scientific football. The referee tomorrow will be Mr. S. Rous the Waltford schoolmaster, who has been chosen to officiate at Wembley. Mr. Rous has never seen Everton lose, I hope that that chapter will be continued tomorrow. Everton: - Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Coulter, Stein. Portsmouth; Gilfiallan; Mackie, Smith (W.); Nichol, Allen, Thackerley; Worrall, Bagley, Anderson, Easson, Rutherford.

RETURN OF DEAN AND WILLIAMS
Liverpool Echo - Friday 20 April 1934
Bee’s Notes
COULTER'S CLASS
There is no end to this engrossing football season; it has exceeded all others by reason of its charm and uncertainty; by its fine football, as witness the game at Anfield last Saturday; and witness the danger-mark of to-day so far as Liverpool are concerned; and from an Everton angle nothing could be better than a view of the Cup final side.  Portsmouth, who meet Manchester City a week later.  It is a realises period. Manchester City are worrying whether they willonce again have to field a side minus a  very important member—this time not  Tilson, but Bray or McLuckie, both of whom are crocked at one and the same time. Everton tackle Portsmouth at Goodison Park to-morrow, and the visit of the Pompey eleven a week before the Wembley gala day makes the game especially captivating. Everton have broken a little lately through injuries to their star members, but the bringing in of the minor quantities revealed qualities some had no idea could be found in the younger generation. Jones  the back is but one; the playing of men like Higham, sharp fellow, Mercer, Birtley, Leyfield, Jackson and so on must give Everton some idea of the necessities of the future. Everton today are at the stags known as the betweenity of their serenity.  Vital changes had to be made through Dean's failure to get over one injury and operation after another injury and operation. Dean's come back may be delayed till next season. It was common' talk among certain people, who can know nothing of what they talk, that Dean would never get back to First Division standard. Badly as he played for a time since his operation I hesitated to talk of him in that way, first, because it was unjust, second, because it would not encourage him to get back his confidence.  Never has Dean been reported for not training, and with a summer-time rest he would very readily give the lie to those who talk of him as finished at twenty-seven years of age. He still has a head-and if he keeps that he will always be a power in football. Meantime, Everton have to plan their campaign as if Dean were not playing regularly, as if Coulter and Stevenson were together, as if there were other vacancies through injury, and in this the club has been bolder this year than for many years.  The try-on months of March and April should tell Everton a lot. Portsmouth may not tell them much to-morrow, but the Southern side is always welcomed here because of its method, its continued success, its joviality, and sporting ways.  There is a strong link between Liverpool and Portsmouth football. To-morrow Goodison people will be present to study the men Thackeray will lead at Wembley.  The selection of Coulter could not be delayed much longer. This young Irishman, who has drawn big crowds to the reserve team games, can play either inside left or outside left. He is two-footed, and is a magnet when on the ball. He has a tantalising manner, because he inclines to do his work over twice, just as Tom McDermott would do it in the happy years of long ago. Coulter has pace, and if he adds discretion to this regarding dalliance and annoying half backs by his diddling ways, he will do well in First Division football. This is his debut in the senior circle and in First Division football. The return of Dean and Ben Williams, and the opening bout of Coulter will make this game all the more pulsating.  Everton; Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Coulter, Stein.
"J. H. L." of Worthing, says:—lt is eleven years since Everton scored a goal on the Chelsea ground and by what I saw last week it will he another eleven before they will score one. The first half was an education on how to avoid scoring goals by past maters of football! On at least four occasions Everton should have scored! The second half: Well, Chelsea could not tolerate it any longer, hence they scored two goals. But three players stood out: Sagar, Stevenson,  and Stein. Sagar was splendid and was admired by the crowd. Stevenson and Stein were next beat. May Everton's scoring machine come back next season!

PLAYERS NOT WORKERS
Liverpool Echo - Friday 20 April 1934
NOT WITHIN THE INSURANCE ACT
JUDGE'S RULING 
HOW LEAGUE CLUBS ARE AFFECTED
PAYMENTS REFUNDED?
A High Court judge's decision in a test case, to-day, is likely to affect every First and Second League football club, and a great many players.  Mr. Justice Roche decided that a professional footballer earning over £250 a year is not a manual labourer and does not, therefore, come within the scope of the National Health Insurance Act.  As a result of this decision it is now stated that clubs and the players concerned who have previously made contributions have done so in error, and may be entitled to have their payments refunded.  How this will affect League clubs may be gauged from the fact that the Everton club, the Echo was informed to-day, pay out about £7 a week in their own and players' contributions to Unemployment and Health Insurance. More than half their players will be affected.  Mr. Justice Roche's decision is reported on Page 5. 
VIEWS ON DECISION 
Mr. Tom Thorne, chairman of the Millwall Football Club, is of the opinion that, following to-day's decision In the Law Courts, players who have made payment in error will have their contributions to National Health Insurance and Unemployment Insurance refunded.  Mr. Justice Roche decided that professional footballers are not eligible for the payment and contributions toward these funds.  Mr. Thorne has been actively concerned in the last case. He explained that professional footballers earning over £250 a year, and clubs, have been contributing in error. 
MONEY REFUNDED 
"Such players and clubs," he said, "will now have their money refunded, and will cease to contribute. It means a good deal to the bigger clubs and their players who have been contributing over a period of several years."  Mr. Fred Howarth, secretary of the Football League, could not give any idea of the amount of money the League clubs will save by the decision of the court.  “You can work it out," he said, "taking an average of 25 to 30 players per club and 88 clubs in membership of the League. All professionals in the country will be affected. 
MAY BE AN APPEAL 
A 'Ministry of Health official said that he could not comment on the matter at the moment.  "The decision has only just been reached," he said. "There might be an appeal before the effects of the decision can come into force 
EVERTON'S POSITION 
An official of the Everton club told the Echo that Mr. Justice Roche's decision would affect more than half of the players on the club', books.  The club had always taken the view that a professional footballer was in the same category as a manual worker, and had paid Health and Unemployment Insurance contributions for all their players since the schemes were started, the players' portion of the payments being stopped from their wages.  They paid out in contribution, something like £7 a week.  COMPENSATION POINT 
Mr. W. C. Cuff, the chairman of the Everton Club, said he did not think it likely that the club and the players would be able to make any claim for a refund.  He added, however, that the decision had a very much wider bearing than the National Health and Unemployment issues.  "If a player is not a manual labourer under the National Health Insurance Act he cannot come under the Workmen's Compensation Act, and that means a great deal more," he said. 
INSURANCE AGAINST INJURY 
In regard to the insurance of player against injury, a prominent Merseyside official informed the Echo that all players are insured under the Football Mutual Insurance Federation, to which a certain proportion of the gates from League matches are paid.   It is not likely that the derision will affect many players in the Third Division, North and South Sections, where the rate of pay is not as high as in the two premier divisions.

EVERTON DRAW
April 21, 1934. Evening Express, Football Edition
Coulter, Stein and Cunliffe made a perfect opening for Dean, but Dixie hit the ball too quickly and it sailed over the top. Then a classic tackle by Jones held up Anderson.
Coulter's "Daisy-Cutters."
Britton centred quickly, Dean nodding the ball down for Coulter to drive a "daisy cutter" inches by the far post. Everton were enjoying practically all the game, and except for perhaps over-elaboration on occasions were serving up good football. The proceedings were remarkably quiet and it seemed as if Pompey were running no risks. Coulter let go a flashing drive, following a fine run by Cunliffe, the ball sailing over the top. A delightful movement by the Portsmouth forwards ended in Anderson shooting from blank range Sagar making a glorious save at full length. Gilfillan had to kick away from the foot of Cunliffe, and Coulter had another drive diverted by a defender. Everton forced two corners without a shot on the target, and when Coulter failed to intercept a harmless pass Anderson came out to Worrall's position and paved the way for the opening goal in 28 minutes. Anderson dribbled in towards goal, survived a tackle by Jones and shot for the far corner. Rutherford came in at top speed and managed to scramble the ball Sagar over the line. So one again Everton had been shown the way to goal, after having enjoyed much the better of the game.
Cunliffe Tests Gilfillan .
Pompey progressed smoothly and Sagar having to pull down a hook shot from Anderson. Then Cunliffe had a surprise shot which Gilfillan turned around the post at full length. Everton forced three corners then an attack developed on the left and brought an equaliser though Dean in 38 minutes. Coulter and Stein, particularly the latter, started the movement, and Gee took a hand with a shot. The ball was intercepted by Mackie, but it ran lose to Stein, who dribbled well to the goal line. Stein drove it back along the carpet and Dean to score with a terrific right foot shot from 12 yards. The ball sped like a shot from a gun into the roof of the net, Gilfiallan having no chance. Just afterwards, Dean almost added a second goal when he swept around to hit a loose ball, but found Mackie there to intercept. Dean's goal was his first in First Division football since September 23, when he scored against the Arsenal.
Half-time Everton 1 Portsmouth 1.
Some of Everton's passing on resuming was particularly weak. The only shot came from Easson, whose marksmanship was poor. Following Britton's free kick, which was edged away by Allen, Geldard was left with a lovely opening but drove outside. This was a golden opportunity thrown away. Everton were still doing most of the pressing, but Gilfillan was not given half enough work to do. When Everton stood still expecting the offside whistle, Worrall got clean through on his own and looked on a usual route until he was pulled up by a brilliant tackle on the part of Williams. Jack Smith contributed the finest non-scoring shot of the day, driving at a terrific pace between two players, for Sagar to save low down.
Sagar's Brilliant Save.
Rutherford survived William's tackle and delivered a glorious centre from the line, Sagar leapt out and pulled the ball down in brilliant fashion. Everton's finishing was still poor. Dean turned a shot outside and when Sagar failed to connect with Mackie's long-distance free kick, Rutherford worked the ball over the top. When Rutherford swept by Williams and enabled Anderson to create an opening for Worrall, the winger had moved too far forward, so that his shot to the net did not count. Final Everton 1 Portsmouth 1.

SHEFFIELD U RES V EVERTON RES
April 21, 1934. Evening Express, Football Edition.
Everton playing against Sheffield United in fine weather, before about 2000 spectators The United were soon on the attack and after seven minutes Baines scored for the United. After good play by Gillourby and Oxley, Baines went very near Scoring again. Only good play by Bocking was keeping the United from going further ahead. The United were now all attack, and only good work in goal by White saved Everton from further arrears. Archer was playing a good game at left half and United attack was in advance of their opponents. After 32 minutes Everton drew level, a good shot by Higham entering the net after Smith had just touched the ball. Thereafter Smith, in the United goal, had many anxious moments. Critchley was always dangerous on the ball and Barnes was a great trier. Half-time Sheffield U Res 1, Everton Res 1.

DIXIE DEAN RETURNS
Portsmouth Evening News - Saturday 21 April 1934
POMPEY AT EVERTON
WEDDLE ON INJURED LIST
ANDERSON LEADS ATTACK
By “Linesman”
Portsmouth players have had a great time at Southport.  They arrived on Thursday, and when I linked up with them yesterday I heard that they had met and shummed up with all the folk who matter at tennis, because the County Championships were in progress.  They saw the play and in between David Thackray played at gilf and holed in one.  The trouble is that the 19th hole, so far as Pompey footballers are concerned, is closed until after the Wembley affair, so we could not celebrate.  News came through last night that the X-ray examination of John Weddle’s left shoulder disclosed the fact that the brushed bone had not been either broken or cracked. 
RECRUITS ON PARADE
Anderson was entrusted with the leadership of the attack, although he will not be 19 years of age until next month.  Anderson is a youngster of much promise, Weddle will be fit for Wembley, but if he is not Anderson will deliver the goods.  He hails from Stobswell. Dundee, and has twice played with credit for Portsmouth first team at inside-right against the Villa and Wolves.  The great Dixie Dean returned to Everton’s leadership, which in itself, made Everton fans rally round, and Coulter, an Irishman, made his debut in First Division football at inside-left to Stein.  He has been doing great things in the Reserves side, and I am informed he has doubled Reserve team gates at Goodison Park.  On this historic ground it was a question of Cupholders against prospective Cup winners. Mr. J.E. Mellor, of Bradford, was referee, and the men lined out as follows;- Everton; Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Coulter, Stein.  Portsmouth; Gilfilan; Mackie, Smith (W); Nichol, Allen, Thackeray; Worrall, Smith (J), Anderson, Easson, Rutherford.  Pompey played in their Cup Final colours, while shirts and black knickers, with Everton in blue jerseys and white pants.  There were about 25,000 spectators at the start, and they cheered early thrills.  Anderson were soon busy, and work by him led to Worrall rounding Thomson and Jones and dropping the ball under the home cross-bar, where Sagar pulled it down and cleared.  Cunliffe caused trouble at the other end, but with a clear course he shot hurriedly and Gilfillan smothered the ball.  Then Geldard got over a high ball which the Pompey goalkeeper did well to clear under pressure, and later Cunliffe who was a lively customer because of his quick control and cute passing, gave Dean a chance to shoot on the run.  The centre-forward, however, sliced the ball and was very wide of the target. 
Gilfillan in trouble
In saving after his clearance from Geldard, Gilfillan had fallen on his back and was jarred.  Jack Warner went along to see if the goalie required attention, but returned to his sent without having to use the sponge.  Everton persevered, and Coulter was only a foot wide with a good shot, while at the other end Anderson missed just about as narrowly with a first timer following another cross pass by Worrall. 

QUITE GAME AT GOODISON
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 April 1934
DEAN SCORES A FINE GOAL
By Stork
A quiet game.  A clever goal to Dean. Some excellent football by Pompey, and an excellent display at full back by Jones.  Everton; Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Coulter, Stein.  Portsmouth; Gilfillan; Mackie, Smith (W); Nichol, Allen, Thackeray; Worrall, Smith (JW), Anderson, Easson, Rutherford. Referee. Mr. J.E. Mellor, Bradford.
It wasspring like at Goodison to-day, and although Dean returned to the side and Portsmouth, one of the Cup finalists, was the visiting team, the crowd was not an immense one by any means. Portsmouth kicked off, and no sooner had they done so than they were concerned in a free kick. Then Jones and Gee misunderstood one another, with the result that Worrell made a centre to which Sagar had to leap up high to prevent it curling into his goal.  Everton should have had a goal in three minutes, for Dean, with a perfect header, put Cunliffe through the backs, and that was required was a shot carrying a little sting and, of course, true direction. Cunliffe, however, made a feeble shot, which brought forth a groan from the Everton followers.  J. Smith gave away a second free-kick and then Geldard took up a "line" ball and centred close into the goalmouth.  Dean was there to do his bit, and although he bumped over Gilfillan the ball was got safely away. Dean had given Cunliffe a chance early on and it was only right and proper that he should return the compliment and when he did with a tricky piece of work it left Dean with a remarkably fine opening. 
NARROW ESCAPES 
All of us expected a goal, all of us were disappointed, for Dean pulled the ball wide of the mark. So far Coulter had little chance to shine, for most of Everton's attacks originated on their right wing. Allen kept a watchful eye on Dean, yet could not prevent the Everton captain from making one of his now famous back-headers, and it was only by a margin of a foot that Coulter faired to score.  Just previously Cunliffe had tried a long effort, the ball going over the bar.  Then a quick raid by Portsmouth enabled Worrell to make a drag centre so that Anderson could shoot rapidly for goal. The only fault to be found with the movement was the Portsmouth centre forward's lack of direction.  There had been a dearth of shooting, yet what there was belonged to Everton.  Dean found Allen an obstacle in his path, and the crowd showed their resentment when the referee gave a foul against Dean, as they thought it should have been otherwise. This vow followed by a long dribble by Cunliffe; so long, in fact, that he eventually lost the ball.
COULTER'S SHOT 
Yet by doing so he gave Coulter an opportunity to shoot and the Irish boy showed his willingness by sending the ball cruising over the bar.  Quite One of the best, if not actually the best, move of the game must be placed to the credit of Portsmouth.  J. W. Smith, who was rather inclined to be too fanciful, made one pass, and with average luck it might have been turned into a goal. The man to whom  the ball was sent (it was Anderson) saw little chance for himself, wisely allowed the ball to go beyond him and  on to Easson, who let out a fine shot, which Sagar saved in sparkling style.  Allen was beating Dean in the air, and at times he was none too fair in his dealings with the Everton man. A foul against him brought trouble to Mackie and W. Smith, and when Britton cleverly kept the ball in play and centred, Stein looked a certain scorer until he headed the wrong side of the post. It was apparent that Coulter wanted to clinch his debut with a goal, for he shot whenever there was an atom of a chance. Dean gave him one, but Portsmouth's defence was very solid, covering up in front of the goal so that there was practically no loophole.
PORTSMOUTH SCORE 
Everton took two corners, the first of which Dean took on his head and flicked away from goal. The second belonged to Allen. At the half-hour Everton were shocked by a Portsmouth goal. Anderson, who deputised for Weddle, can take full honour for the goal, for his work, which ended in him making a good length drive, was clever in the extreme.  He had to work his way beyond Jones, but did this in a cool and calm manner, and then shot. Sagar with his outstretched right hand turned the ball out, but before he could recover his composure Rutherford had run in and tapped the ball into the net, although challenged by the goalkeeper.
FINE GOAL BY DEAN 
At thirty- nine minutes Everton equalised through a Dean goal. Stein picked up a loose ball on the left wing, went close in to goal, and, instead of shooting, put the ball into the centre.  The ball appeared to be travelling too fast for Dean, but the Everton captain by stretching out his leg crashed the ball into the Portsmouth net. It was a great goal, for Dean was almost on the ground when he got his foot to the ball.  This livened what had been a tame game, and Dean went close with a header, while Jones, with good anticipation and timely intervention, held up Anderson.  Half-time.—Everton 1, Portsmouth 1. 
There was not a lot to enthuse over in the first twenty minutes of the second half. In fact, the crowd became ironical, calling upon Everton time and again. Geldard missed excellent chance in the first minute when eight yards out, and when Williams and Worrall were fighting for the ball in front of the Everton goalmouth, Sagar calmly went between them and took the ball away.  J. Smith made some magnificent passes.  He makes them much more rapidly than James, yet they have the same value in that they were dispatched to a man who was unattended.  Smith also had a shot, and Sagar had to get down on his knees make sure of his save. One of the best men on the field was Jones, the Everton full back. He rarely made a mistake, his tackling was keen and crisp and his kicking made with confidence and wisdom.  Allen was still master of Dean and once when the pair were racing for the ball, Dean brought his hand into use and ruined whatever chance he had.  Worrall netted for Portsmouth, but was obviously offside when he did so.  Final; Everton 1, Portsmouth 1.  

SHEFFIELD UNITED RES V EVERTON RES
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 April 1934
In fine weather, before about 2,000 spectators, Everton won the toss.  Good work on the United right soon brought about a goal, Baines scoring for Sheffield after 7 minutes play.  Soon afterwards Bocking intercepted a pass from Spooner, saving what might have been a certain goal.  Everton were playing good football, but were lacking near goal.  After 30 minutes Higham scored for Everton.  Half-time.- Sheffield United Res 1, Everton Res 1
Ten minutes after the interval Cheesemuir scored for the United.  Five minutes later, Oxley added a third.  Final; Sheffield United Res 3, Everton Res 1. 

EVERTON A V ELLESMERE PORT
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 April 1934

At Crosby, Stephens, of Ellesmere, skied a fine chance. McArdle and Webster shot cleverly, but the Everton keeper saved brilliantly.  Webster deserved his goal at 17 minutes.  Adams almost equalised.  Half-time. - Everton A 1, Ellesmere Port Town 0. 

EVERTON 1 PORTSMOUTH 1
April 23, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Portsmouth's Solid Defence
How Allen "Policed" Dean.
Everton Centre's Fine Goal.
By "Stork."
Lancashire is looking to Manchetser City to bring the F.A. Cup to the County Palatine, and will be surprised if they do not do so, but after seeing Portsmouth's game with Everton I am not so sure that they will accomplish the feat, for Portsmouth are a fine side through and though and even the City's fast moving forward line will find it difficult to smash its way through a defence as good as any I have seen this season. Portsmouth took a point from Goodison Park because of the solidity of their defence, for it is only a truth to say that Everton were the attackers during most of the first half, but Allen, added by two staunch full backs nailed the forwards down when they reached the penalty area. Everton should have had more than one goal during this period, for the chances lay at their door, but Dean and his colleagues missed their way.
Weddle Missed.
It was a quiet sort of game; it could not be anything else with the Southern team not caring to take too many risks in view of the big game a week hence, but I could not get away from the fact that their football was of a high standard. Some of their men can play better than they did, yet there were movements made which told how they had reached the last stage of the great competition. There was unanimity of purpose in all they did and if Weddle had been in the middle instead of Anderson I have a feeling that the Everton defence would not have got off so lightly, for Anderson was only moderate in spite of the fact that Portsmouth obtained their goal through his smart dribble and shot for although he did not actually score there is no disputing that he made the goal for Rutherford. Easson was also below form, and Worrall and Rutherford while being dangerous, can be a much more determined pair. Naturally all eyes were centred on Dean. Those who had not seen him for weeks were anxious to see in what shape he was. Had he recovered his lost confidence? Dean did a lot of good things, but in the heads of Allen most of the game. Allen is not, and does not pretend to be anything more than a "stopper" but what a "stopper." He can beat the Arsenal Robert's "policing" a centre-forward. Knowing Dean's greatness with his head he saw to it that those dangerous centres from the wings were never allowed to reach Dean's head. It was Dean however, who scored Everton's goal nine minutes after Portsmouth had opened their account. When Stein put a fast low centre across the goalmouth it looked any odds against Dean getting in touch with the ball, but by sheer desperation the Everton captain stretched out his right leg, and while actually in the act of failing thumped the ball beyond goalkeeper Gillfillan. Just previously Dean had missed an easy chance from Cunliffe, while the latter, after being perfectly placed by Dean made a miserable shot.
Brighter Play.
Portsmouth gave a brighter exhibition in the second session it was good classical football made without any great effort. J.W. Smith was the guide and philosopher of the side and he was responsible for the setting in motion of most of their attacks. He is most unlike James for he does not "fiddle" with the ball, but what he does has exactly the same effect. His passes were made snappily, and only on rare occasions did the ball fail to and at the feet of the forward intended and you could guarantee that man was more often than not free from interference. The City must watch Jack Smith for he is the mainspring of the side. He roves, yet can get up to hit a strong shot. Portsdmouth's strength, however, is further behind. Gilfillian is a cool and clever goalkeeper. Mackie and W. Smith a pair of backs who have a grand "cover" while Nichol and Thackerley can both defend and attack just as the need demands. Everton's form was not satisfying. Their forwards were "higglerly piggledy; they were not together. Coulter opened well and for a time he and Stein made a good wing, but the best that can be said of the Irishman was that he was a great shooter. Geldard was below par, and although Cunliffe worked like a Trojan, the line was not a good one. Gee was undoubtedly the best of the half back line. But the best man on the Everton side – perhaps of the whole twenty-two –was Jones the full-back. He was masterly. Sagar generally was sound. Teams: - Everton: - Sagar, goal; Williams and Jones backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Coulter, and Stein forwards. Portsmouth: - Gilfillan, goal; Mackie, Smith (W.) backs; Nichol, Allen and Thackerley, half-backs; Worrall, Smith (J.), Anderson, Easson, and Rutherfrd, forwards. Referee Mr. J. E. Mellor, Bradford.

SHEFFIELD UNITED RESERVES 3 EVERTON RESERVES 1
April 23, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central league (Game 40)
At Bramall-Lane. Baines gave Sheffield an early lead, but Higham equalised with a splendid shot after half an hour's play. This was the score at the interval, and in the second half Sheffield were the more impressive, and further goals came from Cheesmuir and Oxley. Everton's defence was sound, but the forwards finished their attacks rather indifferently.
Everton "A" 4 Ellesmere Port Town 1
Liverpool County Combination.
At Crosby. Scorers; for Everton, Webster, O'Reilly, Griffiths and Lambert; and for Ellesmere, Adams.

TOO MUCH PATTERN WEAVING.
April 23 1934. Evening Express.
Everton Have the Wrong Idea.
By the Pilot.
Everton have one big need in order to transform their side into a really good one for next season. That is a player who can utilize the long, swinging, first time passes to open up the game. This was proved in Everton's match with the F.A. Cup finalists, Portsmouth, at Goodison Park on Saturday, when two goals were shared, making it Everton's 15 th drawn match of the season. The Blues are playing in much too cramped a manner. One hardly ever sees a pass over more than 20 yards, and generally the ball is kept moving from man to man in a space of a dozen yards. The Everton players appear to have become obsessed with the idea that pattern-weaving alone can bring success. In this they are entirely wrong. Close passing has its advantages and is correct under certain circumstances, but to adhere to that policy from the first whistle to the last is courting disaster and not bringing shooting openings. I confess to being disappointed with Everton of late. Gone is the virility and dash in attack, and the half-backs have forgotten a deal of what they knew about feeding. If the Blues can secure a man with definite ideas about opening up the game then they will be well-equipped for next season's title bid. Except for the opening periods Everton did not give any indication that they would beat a Portsmouth who were content to ride on a tight rein. Pompey often played at half-pace, but gave flashes of brilliance which confirmed my view that once again Manchester City are going to make a fruitless journey to Wembley. The subtle machinations of Jack Smith –surely England's best inside right –the speed and ball-control of Worrall; the menacing raids of Rutherford; the soundness of the intermediary division, and the brilliance of the defence, go to make Portsmouth a magnificent football combination. The outstanding men on the Everton side were Sagar Jones and Stein. Jones is going to make a brilliant back. He, like Williams, was not without blemish, but they were a sound department, and Sagar was grand in goal. The return of Dean brought improvement in the attack although the captain, who got a brilliant goal with his right foot, was lacking in support. Coulter had a good first-half and should be retained for the visit to Huddersfield on Wednesday, but the right wing was disappointing. Everton's play was characterized too much wasted effort.

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DEAN’S FINE GOAL
Liverpool Echo - Monday 23 April 1934
By Stork
We in the North are looking to Manchester City to bring the Cup to Lancashire.  If ever a side deserved the old "tin pot" that club is the City, but they have yet to beat Portsmouth, and it is not going to be so easily accomplished as so many people are inclined to think. Pompey have a rattling good side, strong fore and aft, particularly aft, and although I know the City forwards are a great set when they get moving, they will not cause the Southerners' defence to collapse, for Gilfillan, Mackie, W. Smith, and Allen are a cool set of defenders.  Against Everton Portsmouth were not troubling themselves a great deal. If they could win without taking any undue risks they meant to do so, but if there was any danger of an injury, they simply kept out of it, yet they were good enough to take a point from Everton. If Weddle had been "in," they might have taken full points, for, apart from his goal effort, Anderson, his deputy, did little. 
NOT SATISFYING 
It was not a game which caused any heart fluttering, for it lacked punch and “pep." Everton were not satisfying; the calls of the crowd told them that, for right throughout the second half there were repeated calls made upon them to shake themselves out of their lethargy, be up arid doing something. The forwards were in and out; feeble in front of goal; sometimes good in making their forward movements; but there can be no disputing that Portsmouth were the better aide. There was a deal more skill, a lot more subtlety, and far more positional play in their exhibition; in fact, they displayed thoughtful football, which pleased the man who likes high-class football.  The return of Dean to the senior side was an attraction. He has been sadly missed this season, and we all wanted to know if he had regained his lost confidence; whether he was still possessed of his shooting and heading ability. Whatever his intentions. Dean was not allowed to do a great deal. Allen, the centre half back, opposing him, got the strangle hold on him, so that eventually Dean was content to keep his line moving, for he knew that he had little or no chance of doing any great damage with Allen alongside him. Allen knew Dean's heading ability; he therefore stopped the ball coming to Dean's head, but on the one occasion he left Dean's side it proved fatal, for the Everton captain smashed home a terrific shot. It was a do-or-die effort, for Stein's centre was travelling fast and appeared likely to beat Dean, who, however, thrust out his right leg, and, while actually in the act of falling, slammed the ball beyond the Portsmouth goalkeeper. He should have scored prior to this, and Cunliffe should have done so also. 
PORTSMOUTH'S "DADDY" 
Portsmouth opened the day's scoring through Rutherford, who ran in when Sagar made a partial clearance from Anderson. That was the only thing Anderson did, for he, like Dean, was well looked after. Still, I liked the way they moved about. It seemed effortless, yet it was very effective.  Jack Smith, the "daddy" of the side, is a great player. No frills about him-straightforward methods, which were just as effective as James's more calculating and slow-moving methods.  He roved and wandered at will, picking up stray balls here and there, then distributing them to the rightful person.  Jack Smith will be a trouble to City.  Worrall and Rutherford are keen wing men, and Easson, although he did not do a lot in this game, is a grand little player. Pompey's strength is defence.  They put up a cover almost as secure as a Milner safe door. City will find it hard to open despite their fast moving and clever forward line. Everton never really got the better of it, but the best defender on the field was young Jones.  He was just magnificent. One mistake —a sliced ball—in ninety minutes' perfect defensive football. I hope the S.F.X. “Chicks," unbeaten for three seasons, picked up sonic points; there were many in the game. 

EVERTON MAY MAKE CHAMPIONS.
April 24 1934. Evening Express.
Arsenal, Eyes on Huddersfield Game.
Merseyside Double Possible.
By the Pilot.
Everton may decide the destination of the championship of the First division tomorrow. If they secure a point in their game with Huddersfield Town at Leeds-road. Arsenal will be champions for the second successive season. Actually Arsenal are to all intents champions already but you never know what is going to happen in football. Huddersfield must win their three remaining matches and Arsenal lose their two outstanding games for the Town to be champions. Here is the position at the head of the table. Home Away

..............P W D L W D L F A Pts
Arsenal .40 14 4 2 10 4 6 71 45 56
Huddersfield 39 14 3 2 7 7 7 81 57 50

Everton face a stiff task, but the Blues have proved themselves one of the best away teams in the League this season. in 19 journeys they have returned home beaten on only seven occasion. Their failings have been at Goodison Park. The Blues have a great opportunity of pulling off a Merseyside "double" at the expense of the Town. Liverpool scored a mighty victory there on Easter Tuesday. Now Everton, the rest is up to you. Huddersfield, judging by results, are not such a powerful team as they were before the veteran forward, Mclean, had the misfortune to break his leg. The Everton directors will not meet to choose their side until this evening, but I do not anticipate much change. Everton (probable); Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton, Gee Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Coulter, Stein. Huddersfield (Probable); Turner; Goodall, Roughton; Willingham, Young, Campbell; Williams, Morris, Smith (J.), Luke, Bott.

CHILCOTT CUP FINAL 
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 24 April 1934
The Chilcott Cup final takes place at Everton F.C. ground to-morrow evening, kick-off 6.30. The contesting sides are Arlington Stanley (the holders) and St. Malachy's (champions). In league war-fare the Saints are at present leaders of the 1st Division, with prospects of bringing off the championship. The Stanley are optimistic regarding their chances, and they are the only side to lower the champions' colours.
UNEMPLOYMENT CUP FINAL
Liverpool is to have a different kind of Cup final this year, for on Thursday next, April 26, kick-off 3 p.m. at Goodison Park (by kind permission of the directors of the Everton Football Club), Netherfield Conservatives will meet Norris Green Service Club in the final tie of the competition for unemployment men organized by the Occupational Centres Committee of the Liverpool Council of Social Service. 

EVERTON'S MATCH AT HUDDERSFIELD
April 25, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
For their meeting with Huddersfield Town at Huddersfield this evening, the Everton team shows changes in all the forward positions from the line, which faced Portsmouth, at Goodison Park on Saturday. Only Stein and Coulter are retained in the line, and in their cases Stein moves over from outside left to outside right in place of Geldard, while Coulter takes over the left wing position, instead of the inside one. Higham reappears at inside right in place of Cunliffe, White leads the attack in place of Dean (Injured), and Stevenson partners Coulter. The team is; Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Stein, Higham, White, Stevenson, Coulter.

EVERTON'S "ALL CHANGE" ATTACK.
April 25, 1934. Evening Express.
Stein on the Right Wing for Tonight's Match.
By the Pilot.
Everton make no fewer than three actual and two positional changes for the visit to Huddersfield Town today, in the rearranged Football league match. As compared with the attack, which opposed Portsmouth last Saturday, not one player retains the same position, while the inside forwards are changed completely. The most interesting alteration is the transference of Stein, the Scottish outside-left to outside-right in place of Geldard. This is the first time this season that Stein has not been in his usual position. He is not a stranger to the outside right berth, for he played there throughout the Blues tour of Denmark last May. Stein is equally useful with either foot, and there are many who hold the view that he is even better on the right than on the left. His partner will be Higham, who hitherto has played at inside left and centre forward, and who displaces Cunliffe. The left flank will be composed of the two Irish Internationals –Stevenson and Coulter. This pair have a perfect understanding, and have been playing splendid football together in the Central League side.
Dean Injured.
The fifth change is the return of White, after a week's absence to the leadership in place of Dean. Dean received an injury in the game against Portsmouth. The remainder of the side is unchanged Jones continuing at left back in place of the injured Cook. The forward experiements will be watched with keen interest. I think it is a wise move on the part of the selectors to keep the two Irishmen together, for when they are parted neither seems to be able to strike his right form. Further, the selection of Stein for outside-right may solve this wing problem once and for all. It must be admitted that Geldard has not recaptured that dazzling form he revealed when he first came to Goodison Park. The match should do much to give Everton an indication of their full forward strength for next season. That is what everyone wants to know. Huddersfield are also making changes Roy Goodall the international back, has been omitted, and Mountford takes his place while Bottrill takes the place of Morris at inside-right. Young the international centre-half , is a doubtful starter, and should he not be fit, Christie will deputise. Everton; Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton, Gee Thomson; Stein, Higham, White, Stevenson, Coulter. Huddesfield Town:- Turner, goal; Mountford, Roughton; Willingham, Young, (or Christie), Campbell; Williams, Bottrill, Smith (J.), Luke, Bott.

ELISHA SCOTT-EVERTON F.C.
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 25 April 1934
BOMBSHELL FOR ANFIELD
SURPISE TO-DAY
Playing For Everton Res. On Saturday 
Believe it or not, this is the great Scott signing.  Elisha Scott, Liverpool's international goalkeeper, will be an Everton player this evening.  He has not signed at the moment, but be is - determined to join Everton.  Everything is in order for the signature. 
SURPRISE OF THE SEASON 
By BEE 
Ever since Elisha Scott was marked by his club, Liverpool F.C., "not wanted for the season 1934-5," the Liverpool football enthusiast has been fuming about the twenty-one years' servant leaving Anfield.  Today this enthusiast will get a still more surprising shock when he finds that Elisha Scott has joined Everton F.C., and will play for Everton Reserves on Saturday next, while Liverpool are playing the Corinthians at Anfield.  The transfer was started three days ago, but Scott being on a visit to Ireland difficulties arose for the moment.  Even now the signing has not been made, but I can inform the Liverpool public that Scott has made up his mind that he will sign for Everton this day. 
DETERMINED 
“Nothing can alter me in that decision,” he says.  "The Liverpool Club had a meeting to-day, and I have been in conference with them over the matter, and much as they have appealed to me, I have refused to listen, and am signing for Everton for whom I shall start on Saturday next in the Reserve team.
A BLOW 
"Liverpool," said Scott," plainly told me they did not want to sign me. Well, that is quite a fair proposition so far as I am concerned.  "It came a bit harsh to me when I was told about it, but all good things come to an end.  It hurt me when they expressed the hope I would get another club very shortly, whereas there had been a suggestion that when I left Liverpool I should retire from football.  The position is that I am going to sign for Everton to-night, and I hope to put in quite a number of seasons of good football for them.  "At any rate, it is good to know Everton think I am not finished so far as goalkeeping service is concerned."
ANFIELD ASTOUNDED 
The Liverpool club were astounded when they found that Scott proposed to go across the Park.  They had very little option in the matter, because they had turned down Scott's services and put a fee of 250 pounds upon him, a fee which Everton paid readily and considered they bad got a bargain. Scott's appearance in a blue jersey will be the outstanding feature of this waning football season. 
PRODIGIOUS SAVES 
His history is too well known to need recapitulating here. He has been an outstanding goalkeeper, and in the opening rounds of this season's Cup-ties alone, against Fulham, he made a save that must have been worth thousands of pounds, because it enabled his side to go to Fulham, where he performed another prodigious act that gained for Liverpool excellent gates against Tranmere and Bolton at Anfield.  There will be consternation in Liverpool at this surprise signing, and it will be felt most seriously. I imagine, in the Anfield board-room. 

EVERTON FORWARD CHANGES
Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, April 25, 1934
STEIN TO FIGURE AT OUTSIDE RIGHT
For their meeting with Huddersfield Town at Hudderfield this evening, the Everton team shows changes in all the forward positions from the line which faced Portsmouth at Goodison Park on Saturday.  Only Stein and Coulter are retained in the line, and in their cases Stein moves over from outside left to outside right in place of Geldard, while Coulter takes over the left wing position instead of the inside one.  Higham reappears at inside right in place of Cunliffe.  White leads the attack in place of Dean (injured), and Stevenson, partners Coulter.  The team is; Sagar; Williams, Jones; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Stein, Higham, White, Stevenson, Coulter. 

SCOTT FOR EVERTON
Belfast News-Letter - Thursday 26 April 1934
After serving Liverpool for 21 years, Elisha Scott, the Irish international goalkeeper, was yesterday transferred to Everton. The fee is stated to be 250 

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 1 EVERTON 0
April 26, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Everton Lose at Huddersfield
In the Last Minutes of the Game.
By "Bee."
Fewer than 5,000 people watched Everton at Huddersfield ground yesterday, in spite of the fact that Huddersfield by winning have still an outside chance of preventing Arsenal taking the championship. On last night's showing Huddersfield are not a championship side, but at least they have reasonable complaint about the support they received. The night was wet, and there was not a great deal of enthusiasm in the game won seven minutes from time by a goal to J. Smith the home centre-forward who took a half error made by Gee and made a quick dribble and a much faster shot. The spoils went to the better side in a game that produced a lot of interesting football, although the game bore an end of the season aspect.
Few Shots.
There was grave danger of no goals being scored through the finicky methods of Huddersfield in front of goal. Except for a free kick taken by White, a smashing shot by Coulter inches over the bar, a drive by Stein which struck the falling goalkeeper, and a lob by Stevenson when the Huddersfield goalkeeper was not in goal Everton did not threaten danger with their attack. The endeavour to revive White as a centre forward and to make Stein an outside right was not successful. Indeed, the front rank failed chiefly, through slowness in an inside position and at centre forward. Stevenson working the ball to good use but often over running himself, with his sinuous dribbles. Coulter, who had been played at inside left was put to his natural position at outside left, and in addition to being a ready victim to the trap of offside was also out of the limelight like the rest of the line. On the other hand the Everton half-backs as a line and individually were excellent. Britton was superb, gee was a strong defender and a safe passer, and Thomson also had a good day while further back Williams Jones and Sagar as a trio, could not be faulted, although Jones at times was inclined to miskick. When the young local boy by got the ball square his delivery was excellent. On the Huddersfield side Turner was unemployed Roughton was the better back, Willingham was the sharp, ferrity half-back. Young was dour as a pivot, Luke supplied the best football in a constructive sense for the attack, and whereas Williams had a good first half, Bott did his best in the second period, and the whole line had good schemes and quick movements, but in front of goal were veritable novices. Otherwise Everton would have been in a sharp deficit in the first half. Teams:- Everton:- Sagar, goal; Williams and Jones backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson (captain), half-backs; Stein, Higham, White, Stevenson and Stein, forwards. Huddersfield Town:- Turner, goal; Mountford and Roughton, backs; Willingham, Young and Campbell half-backs; Williams, Bottrill, J. Smith, Luke, and Bott, forwards. Referee Mr. R. W. Blake, Middlesbrough.

TWO PINTS FOR HUDDERSFIELD.
April 26 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Huddersfield Town won two points last night at the expense of Everton by the aid of a goal scored in the last few minutes of play. They now have 52 points against the Arsenal 56 points, and with each having two matches to play, the odds are overwhelmingly on the Arsenal, who only require a point apart from any question of goal average. There was a decided end-of-the-season atmosphere about the match. Everton tried an experiment forward line changing every position from last Saturday's game. There was little punch in their attack. Stevenson and Coulter scened about the best. Everton's defence was only moderate. Huddersfield attacked, but failed through slowness in front of goal. Bottrill, at inside right for Huddersfield, put in the best shot of the match. Both sides kept the ball in the air a good deal and finished badly. Jack Smith scored for Huddersfield seven minutes from the close.

HUDDERSFIELD HAVE AN OUTSIDE CHANCE.
April 26, 1934. Evening Express.
What Victory Over Everton Means.
By the Pilot.
Huddersfield Town still have a chance of winning the championship of the Football league. By defeating Everton 1-0 at Leeds-road last evening they held on to their slender hope. The Town now have to win their two remaining games and Arsenal must lose their two outstanding fixtures if Huddersfield are to succeed. It is an outside chance. Huddersfield just about deserved to beat Everton –there was not much in it –but had Everton finished as they approached in the first half Huddersfield might have had any further interest in the championship. Everton's strength was in the half-back line where Britton, Gee and Thomson have not played better for a long time. Gee was outstanding in defence and revealed tremendous improvement in attack, while Britton's subtleties had the Town defenders in a tangle on many occasions. Thomson played strong, purposeful football throughout. What of Everton's forward experiments? I would not say they were a complete success. Coulter for instance, did not have a happy day –he should have been more individualistic –while Stevenson held on the ball rather too long. White was slow in the middle and only got in one effort with his foot, while Higham, through a tremendously hard forager, was deficient in ball-control. Stein did many good things though often failing at the final touch. I would hand Higham the "plum."

SCOTT CHANGES HIS MIND
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 26 April 1934
TRANSFER NOT TO BE COMPLETED
GOING TO RETIRE 
AFTER SIGNING PAPERS FOR EVERTON
TO-DAY’S STATEMENTS
Although he had signed the Everton Club's transfer form Elisha Scott has decided that he will retire from football as a Liverpool player, after all.  According to his statement to-day, he is to go out of the game at the end of this season, and accordingly the transfer papers will not be completed.  Scott called at the Echo Office to-day, along with Mr. W. H. Cartwright, chairman, and Mr. G. S. Patterson, secretary, of the Liverpool Club, to convey his decision.  Scott made the following statement; - "I have decided, after all, to retire from active participation in football. I am retiring as a Liverpudlian, as I always wanted to.  "The Liverpool Club has treated me very generously in the past. We are still the best of friends, and hope to continue so.  “I should like to thank the Liverpool public for their continued interest and encouragement during the past twenty-one years."  “And what about Everton!" he was asked.  "My decision is final. There will be no transfer;' replied Scott.
SCOTT'S LETTER 
"No transfer forms have been completed," said Mr. Patterson, the Liverpool secretary, “and Everton are hardly concerned now.  "Here is a letter which Elisha handed to us to-day and which explains his decision completely. He wrote it last Friday, dated it on Tuesday in readiness for our meeting, but owing to his temporary decision which resulted in the transfer negotiations, did not hand it in until to-day, when he had made a final decision." The letter from Scott is as follows: 
Mr. W. Cartwright, Chairman, Liverpool F.C.  April 24, 1954. 
Dear Sir,—l was sorry to receive your club's letter intimating that they  were not prepared to offer me an  engagement for next season, and that I had been placed on transfer at 250 pounds, this amount to be given me as accrued share of benefit. I wish to state that I would have been prepared to sign for your club again, but if my services were not required it was my intention to retire from the game. Now that you have decided not to offer me a re-engagement it is my desire to retire from the game. I would like the Liverpool Football Club to let me retire, and give me my accrued share of benefit for services rendered to the Liverpool Football Club.—yoursfaithfully, (signed) Elisha Scott. 
CHAIRMAN'S COMMENT 
Mr. Cartwright said: “I am sorry these complications have arisen. The best of feelings have always existed between Everton and Liverpool, and I hope they will continue to do so. It would have been the same had any other club applied for his immediate transfer.  "It was not the intention of the Liverpool Club to transfer Scott this season.  The letter which was sent to Scott only applied to season 1934-35, so far as it might refer to his possible engagement with another club. If Scott had not I declared himself unfit to play, we should certainly have chosen him to play against the Corinthians, at Anfield, on Saturday. We were amazed, like everybody else, when we heard of the negotiations with Everton.  He had assured us he intended to retire, and he was going to give me that derision in writing so that I could bring it before our meeting on Tuesday. However, the letter did not come until to-day, as Mr. Patterson has stated.  Scott has now reversed his decision to play again, and the suggested transfer will not take place."  Mr. Cartwright said the matter now rested until it came before the full board meeting of the Liverpool directors on Tuesday next, when Scott's letter would be fully and sympathetically considered.  Scott is going to Ireland for the weekend, and will return to Anfield on Tuesday.

DOUBLE FOR EVERTON.
April 27, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton are provided with an opportunity of accomplishing the "double" when they visit Roker Park tomorrow, for it will be recalled that they overcame Sunderland by the only goal at Goodison Park in December. Should Everton succeed it will mark the second occasion they have accomplished the feat this season, as they obtained four points from Arsenal by victories of 3-1 and 2-1 home and away respectively. On seven occasions, however, Everton have taken three points from opponents and scored 33 goals against 15 in these meetings. The Sunderland side will include Shaw at left back in place of Ives, the team being; Middleton; Murray, Shaw; Thomson, Johnston, Hasting, Davis, Carter, Gurney, Gallacher, Connor.

EVERTON TEAM CHANGES.
April 27, 1934. Evening Express.
Cresswell to Play Against Sunderland.
Jack Jones Everton's young left back from Bebington and Ellemeres Port, will be unable to play for the Blues against Sunderland at Roker Park tomorrow. Jones twisted an ankle during the later stages of the match at Huddersfield on Wednesday. His place will be taken by Cresswell, who resumes a fine partnership with Williams after many months. Everton have an opportunity of recording the second "double" of the season, but the task which faces them is a hard one. Everton have not won a match since Easter Monday, when they beat Leeds United at Goodison, and their last away successes was at Arsenal on February 3. The side will be encouraged by the return of Dean to centre-forward, but better finishi9ng will be necessary if they are to return home with a point. Everton; Sagar; Williams Cresswell; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Stein, Higham, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Everton Reserves can do Liverpool Reserves a good turn if they beat Manchester United in the Central league t Goodison Park, during which the cup final scores will be shown. Everton Reserves; Deighton; Jackson, Bocking; Mercer, Clark, Watson (T.G); Critchley, McGourty, Webster, Dunn, Leyfield.

EVERTON'S CHANGES
Liverpool Echo - Friday 27 April 1934
CRESSWELL AND DEAN AT ROKER 
Everton have made two changes for their game with Sunderland at Roker Park to-morrow. Dean will again lead the attack in place of White, and Cresswell will be at left full back in place of Jones, who was injured on Wednesday.  Everton Reserves play Manchester United at Goodison, 3.15. A victory for Everton will help Liverpool Reserves.  The Cup-final scores will be posted every quarter of an hour. 
Tuesday, Lythgoe Cup Final, Everton A v. Marine, 6.45.

EVERTON GO FAR NORTH 
Liverpool Echo - Friday 27 April 1934
Bee’s Notes
Everton go on one of their northern marks; Roker has a team supposed to be plum ripe for the championship next season, which statement, in view of my view of such teams as Arsenal, Stoke, and Sheffield Wednesday, makes me add the letter “t" to the word "ripe." However, Sunderland are a fascinating eleven with the smallest and sharpest forward line in the country, even if Yorsion has gone to Middlesbrough. It will be a final test for Everton’s mixture of oldish and youngest members. And then for Tenerife—thanks to the intervention of the sporting Lord Mayor, Alderman George Strong, who has much concern for the people who had tried to get the tour and had failed. The strong man entered into the conference and got Everton to change their minds.

EVERTON LOSE 3-2
April 28, 1934. Evening Express, Football Edition.
Sagar's Brilliant Goalkeeping.
Higham Scores Twice.
Everton, in their concluding match at Roker Park, had Dean at centre forward, and Cresswell at full-back in place of Jones, who twisted his ankle in the Huddersfield match. Sunderland were at full strength . Teams:- Sunderland:- Middleton, goal; Murray and Shaw backs; Thomson, Johnston, and Hastings, half-backs; Davis, Carter, Gurney, Gallacher and Connor, forwards. Everton:- Sagar, goal; Williams and Cresswell, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Stein, Higham, Dean (captain), Stevenson, and Coulter, forwards. Referee Mr. L. Gale, of Sheffield.
It was a miserable day, wet and cold, and the ground was soft. There was less than 5,000 spectators at the start. The game had a remarkable start, Cresswell brought Carter down almost on the penalty line. Shaw took the free kick, the ball striking one of the Everton players to be eventually kicked away by Williams. Play continued in front of the Everton goal for some time. Gurney was pulled up for offside, and in another raid by Connor , Sagar saved a header from Gallacher. Davis was dangerous, but held on to the ball too long, Williams robbing him. The first promising Everton movement came from Coulter and Stevenson, Dean being slow to take advantage of Coulter's centre. The Everton halves and backs were giving a good acount of themselves but the forwards commenced tamely. One movement between Higham and Stevenson resulted in Dean and the goalkeeper colliding, Middleton getting the ball away. Everton scored after 10 minutes, the movement being started by Coulter. Higham darted past Shaw and scored with a fast rising shot, which gave Middleton no chance. A spell of pressure followed on the Everton goal. The Sunderland forwards were combining well, but were not making the most of their chances in front of goal. The Everton goal was seriously threatened after one neat passing movement Gallacher getting in a low shot, which Sagar saved smartly.
Sunderland's Escape.
The Sunderland goal had a lucky escape after Middleton had only partially saved from Dean, Higham shot without hesitation, and Middleton rushed back to his goal in time to fist away. Everton came again in lively fashion, and Higham had Middleton at his mercy only to shoot wide. Sunderland kept pegging away and equalised after 22 minutes. Connor was too quick for Williams, and racing in, passed Carter who beat Sagar from close range. In another forward movement Connor tricked Britton but Sagar effected a remarkable save from a fast shot by Gallacher. Sagar next had to punch away a well placed corner kick, and a few moments later had to jump in the air to save a long shot from Davis. Next Gurney looked a certain scorer from a pass by Gallacher throwing himself at Gurney's feet making a save at great risk to himself. Within the next few minutes Sagar had to make three more marvelous saves one from a header by Gallacher. Everton then had a turn of attacking, but were lacking in finishing power. In one instance Dean ought to have shot instead of passing to Higham, who was marked. Stevenson had a chance, only to place over the bar. Sunderland resumed the pressure, Cresswell was passed by Carter and Davis, and from the winger's centre Carter drove hard into goal, Sagar throwing himself forward and turning the ball over the bar. Everton came near to scoring from a free kick. the ball was sent to Cresswell, who had gone up among the forwards, and his shot grazed the bar with Middleton out of reach. Connor finished another clever sprint by placing in front of goal, Carter shooting over the bar. Stein was then prominent for Everton, Middleton having difficulty in turning his shot over the bar. The Everton front line though not lacking in individual cleverness, had not worked as well as the fast moving Sunderland attackers. Sagar had been a shinning light for Everton making many brilliant saves.
Half-time Sunderland 1 Everton 1
Coulter and Stevenson opened the second half with a promising attack, which came to nothing owing to Higham failing to get past Shaw. Davis took play to the other end, and from his centre, Williams headed away as Gallacher came rushing in. The game continued fast despite the heavy going. The referee stopped the game to say something to Gurney. At the other end Stein got in a running shot which went over the bar. Everton made several promising raids and Middleton was just in time to rush out and clear before Coulter came rushing in. Dean was well watched by Johnston. Gallacher raised hopes of a goal when he raced into take a pass by Davis, but once again Sagar saved. Everton took the lead 15 minutes in the second half. The goal was scored by Higham, but the credit was equally due to Dean, who headed the ball to Higham. Sunderland almost immediately afterwards equalised from an equally clever movement. From Davis's corner kick Gallacher headed the ball forward to the far side of the goal Gurney rushing in to head into the net. The Sunderland goal then had a lucky escape during a scrimmage, Middleton saving from Stevenson and Coulter. Gallacher scored for Sunderland after 24 minutes in the second half. He picked up a loose ball to give Sagar no chance. Final Sunderland 3, Everton 2.

EVERTON RES V MANCHERSTER U. RES
April 28 1934. Evening Express Football Edition.
Everton entertained Manchester United at Goodison Park this afternoon. The United were badly placed in the League-table and points were valuable. Manchester were first to make progress and when Deighton fisted out a centre by Davies, Black had a good chance of scoring. His shot struck a defender and passed out of danger. Everton's reply was a full-blooded drive by Leyfield, which grazed the bar. When Critchley centred nicely, Hilton caught the ball and cleared. Webster missed a good chance and from a free kick drove high over. Everton were cleverly the superior side and although much of the game was a scrappy and lifeless character, the Blues had a good chances of a leading goal. Their finishing was poor, however, both Leyfield and Critchley missing opportunities. The United attack was receiving little scope from Bocking and Jackson and Clark was always ready when danger threatened down the centre of the field. Gallimore had possible openings, but delayed his shot so long that Bocking was able to nip in and clear. Leyfield had a good effort saved by Hillar, and when Critchley followed up a good run a short pass McGourty failed badly from an easy position. Mercer headed over and for some time the nearest approach to an Everton goal was when Redwood headed back towards the keeper, Hillar having to be alert to clear. Another isolated raid on the part of the United ended in Deighton saving from Ainsworth, who had been Manchester's most persistent raider. Half-time no Score.

CARTER WIPES OUT EVERTON’S EARLY LEAD AT ROKER
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Saturday 28 April 1934
SUNDERLAND “FINISH” LACKS POLISH
SCORING CHANCES WASTED A VISITORS’ CLEVER POSITIONAL PLAY
HIGHAM SCORES THROUGH DEFENCE SLACKNESS
By Argus
SUNDERLAND'S luck was cut to-day for the concluding match of the season. The weather conditions were anything but good, and as this game comes into the compensation reckoning for the Manchester City game, it meant a serious loss for Sunderland.  The attendance when tile teams turned out was only about 4,000, though rain had ceased. Everton brought Cresswell in at left back in place of Jones, and the teams turned out as follows:  Sunderland; Middleton; Murray, Shaw; Thomson, Johnson, Hastings; Davis, Carter, Gurney, Gallacher, Conroy.  Everton; Sagar; Williams, Cresswell; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Coulter, Stevenson, Dean, Higham, Stein.  Referee; Mr. L. Gale (Sheffield). Sunderland lost the toss, and had to defend the Fulwell end against a breeze which would have little bearing upon the game.  They opened well, and in the first minute. Carter was working through, when Cresswell toppled him over within inches of the penalty area.  The referee gave foul, though it looked quite possible that the incident had really been brought about by Carter kicking over the ball when Cresswell put his foot in front of it to block it. 
CHARGED DOWN 
Sunderland dominated the early stages, and Sagar was several times in action, while on at least three occasions close-range shots were charged down.  Efforts to set Dean through were not successful, for Johnston gave him no "rope."  Everton came into the picture by a series of short-passing movements, and showed good positional play.  A high centre was punched out by Middleton, but relief was not gained, and HIGHAM scored a clever goal ten minutes after the start. There had been some rather slack defensive play, and the inside right gathered a centre from the left, beat Johnston, and shot just under the crossbar.  Sunderland put more life into their movements, and Hastings put through for Gallacher take the ball in his stride, but Williams put behind for a corner. Connor took this, and the ball was headed out towards Shaw, whose drive was too high.  When next Sunderland raided Gurney surprised the defence when there was a back pass, and the ball came out to Connor, who centred well, but Sagar turned it out.  It came straight to Gallacher, whose shot had plenty of boots behind it, but lacked direction.  On the play so far Everton were distinctly lucky to be leading by a goal, but there was just a little bit more finish about the movements of the visitors.  When Stein went through his cross drive struck the upright and bounced away to Everton's left.  Sunderland were taking the game far too easily, and the spectators were crying for a little more pep to be put in it. The Sunderland left wing co-operated well in passing movement, and finallyGallacher shot low, but Sagar was in position for the ball.  The spectators were rather inclined to barrack the waiting methods of the Sunderland defence, and the Fulwell end in particular seemed to be of the opinion that the Sunderland players were not giving value for the money. 
EXCELLENT SAVE 
After punching out a high cross from the left. Middleton made excellent save from a close range shot by Higham.  Connor made an inward pass which Gallacher would have reached instead Cresswell had he shown more resolution.  At the end of minutes Sunderland got on terms. Gurney placed the ball out to the left, and Connor made a backward centre which CARTER took first time. The quickness of the movement beat Sagar for position, and a goal resulted.  This Put the spectators on better terms with the Sunderland players, and they started to cheer in the hopes of inspiring them to better things, and for a time Sunderland kept' the game in the Everton half.  A corner placed by Connor led to two shots being charged down, and then  from the half-way line Gallacher and Carter passed and repassed skillfully until Gallacher was right through, but his shot was straight at Sagar.  Sunderland continued to dictate the course of the play, and a corner-kick placed by Davis caused Sagar a lot trouble, but the ball was not clear.  Just afterwards Sunderland got another corner kick when it was clearly a goal kick, for Cresswell had placed the ball on to Davis's foot. This led to a headed from Gallacher, which Sagar saved under the cross-piece.  On the right flank the visitors were distinctly dangerous, and it frequently needed the interception of Hastings to save the situation, for Shaw was waiting for the extreme wing man instead of going for him.  Sunderland had chances to score in plenty from two attacks. Carter. Gurney, and Gallacher all missing opportunities from close range to put the ball out of Sagar's reach.  Sunderland kept control, and Carter beat Cresswell very cleverly and passed the ball on by a flick of the foot to Davis.  The outside right shot hard and true, but Sagar again made wonderful save by knocking the ball into the air.  A free kick against Sunderland's Thomson for hands was back passed to Cresswell, whose drive travelled over the Sunderland cross bar.  The game lacked pep, but there was some keen exchanges, and from a centre by Stein, after Shaw had miskicked.  Middleton had the luck to get the ball over the bar.  Near the interval Cresswell tried to trick Gurney into believing that he was going to back pass to Sagar, but Gurney followed through, and the old Sunderland back was lucky not to have penalty given against him.  Half-time— Sunderland 1, Everton 1.

EVERTON BEATEN
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 28 April 1934
SUNDERLAND’S PERSISTENCE EARNS REWARD
By Stork
Some good football, Sunderland mostly on the top, but Everton unfortunate with two shots which hit the woodwork.  Everton; Sagar; Williams, Cresswell; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Stein, Higham, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter.  Sunderland; Middleton; Murray, Shaw; Thomson, Johnston, Hastings; Davis, Carter, Gurney, Gallacher, Connor.  Referee.- Mr. L. Gale, Sheffield. 
It was a dismal day, and this meant that Sunderland suffered their worst gate of the season, and this for their last match, too. There were not more than 4,000 people present, but they saw some fine football in the first five minutes, during which period the local men were definitely on top.  There was a thrill in the first half-minute, when Sagar brought down Gurney just outside the penalty area.  As a matter of fact, many contend that the trip took place well inside the box.  The free-kick was taken by Shaw, struck one of the line Everton defender set up against him, and was partly cleared, but for some minutes the Everton defence had its work cut out to hold down the sprightly Sunderland forwards. Gurney and Carter once left it to each other with fatal result and then Carter shot aside the woodwork. little had been seen of the Everton attack up to this point, but with almost their first advance they scored a goal.  Coulter made a centre and in my opinion the ball should have been intercepted before it reached Higham and that was no fault of Higham’s, and he showed his pleasure in having the opportunity by running round Johnston and crashing the ball into the net.  Middleton had no chance.
CARTER EQUALISES 
Still the balance of play was with Sunderland, and if they had accepted their opportunities they might very easily have held a lead. As it was they were fighting for an equaliser.  It came at the twenty-third minute through a cleverly-conceived plan, in which Gurney and Connor took part, and then the actual scorer, Carter, got his chance.  It was a simply made looking goal, with Sagar left helpless with the final shot.  Everton, however, were having their share, and Stein struck the crossbar with a fine shot from a difficult angle.  From then on Sunderland hit back, and Sagar, had to make saves from Carter and Gallacher. Sunderland had played excellent football in this half, and Everton were undeniably fortunate not to have had their defence riddled on a number of occasions.  Cresswell, for Instance, once kicked off thegoal line with Sagar beaten, and the goalkeeper himself was responsible for some really hard saves.  Half-time.—Everton 1, Sunderland 1. 
Sunderland resumed in the manner in which they had left off—attack, and the Everton defence stood manfully to its post, while the North attack did everything with the exception of scoring.  Gurney was spoken to, and Cresswell showed that he is still a master mind when he calmly stopped Gurney from rushing on his way to a goal by clean anticipation and a confident tackle. 
HIGHAM AND GURNEY 
The hour just struck when Everton took the lead, and Dean played no small part in the making of this goal.  When Stein centred Dean could have tried a shot himself, but he saw that it would have been unwise to do so, for he was pretty well covered so he calmly headed the ball across the goalmouth to Higham, who, without a second's delay, flashed the ball into the Sunderland net. Everton, however, did not maintain their lead for any length of time. It was less than aminute, in fact, for a corner kick by Davis was planted on the head of Gallacher, who in turn nodded it on to Gurney for that player to head into the Everton net.  We were therefore where we started— all square.  Everton went close to regaining the lead when Stevenson tried his luck, and it was only sound anticipations and good goalkeeping by Middleton which prevented him from doing so.  Sagar was pulled up for carrying the ball more than the allowed number of steps, and for some time the ball was kept close to the Everton goal.  Dean made two headers which were not difficult to save. Gurney, with a fine shot shaved the outside edge of the upright.  Twelve minute, from the end Carter, Gurney, and Gallacher linked up in movement which brought the last-named a goal.  Final- Sunderland 3, Everton 2.

EVERTON RES. V MAN. C. RES. 
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 28 April 1934
The early play was of a quiet character, and after Leyfield had sent in one that went very close the United bothered the Everson defence without being able to make a shot really to trouble Deighton. Jackson, Bucking, and Clark worked with tine undemanding during the United pressure, and when Everton went away on the left Webster was unlucky in finding a Manchester defender rather luckily blocking a well-directed shot.  Quiet play was enlivened when Dunn and McGourty combined to make a great opening for Critchley, but the winger sent over, and then Gallimore hesitated and hesitated and permitted Bocking to make a great clearance, and thus another scoring opportunity was lost. Everton were getting more practical in their forward endeavours, and Leyfield and Watson forced Hillman to save.  Critchley went near with two efforts.  Everton continued to provide most of the danger without being able to overcome the resolute United defence.  Half-time.—Everton Res. 0, Manchester United 0.

EVERTOR "A" V HOYLAKE 
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 28 April 1934
In the George Mahon Cup final at Rake-lane, Hoylake were prominent in the early stages. Jones pushing his forwards ahead with passes, and King punched away when surrounded.  Everton showed nice combination, but failed to make any impression on the Hoylake defence.  Williams burst through, but lost control, and Everton scrambled the ball to safety. It was a ding-dons struggle and when Everton scored, Watson shooting through as the goalkeeper ran out, they were fortunate to be leading.  Hoylake went close with a free kick, as did Everton a minute later. After Watson had scored a second for Everton, Harrington made a great effort for Hoylake, the ball hitting the crossbar and rebounding into play.  Just before the interval, Lawrence scored for Hoylake with a header. Half-time. --Everton A. 2, Hoylake 1. 

SUNDERLAND 3 EVERTON 2
April 30, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
A Sunderland Treat.
Everton Lose in Fine Game at Roker.
By "Stork."
Everton took an experimental forward line to Roker Park Sunderland, and with that fact in view, and also the realization that there was nothing at stake for both sides were lying high and dry up the League table, I did not expect a great game. Yet I had more thrills and saw some infinitely better football than in many games of greater importance this season. Sunderland won by an odd goal in five –a goal which need not have happened but for a misunderstanding by two Everton men; but in my own opinion Sunderland deserved their success, for they had far more of the play and their goalkeeper not nearly so much to do as Sagar in the Everton goal. There was no suggestion of "end of the season" football in this game; in fact, it was voted and quoted as one of the best games seen on the ground this season. it was miserable and cold, however, and there were not more than 4,000 spectators. it was fully ten minutes before Everton got into their stride; they had been too busy looking after the Sunderland attack to indulge in any forward movements themselves but the first time they went forward they scored through Higham. In the first half-minute they were nearly mulcted in a penalty area. Cresswell brought down Gurney, and the referee thought it was an occasion for a free kick, he should have given a spot kick, for Gurney was well inside the line when the offence occurred. The kick was taken just six inches outside the line.
Sunderland's Innings.
Sunderland had their merry innings, and had failed through their own misgivings, and some solid work by the Everton defence. Everton then awakened, and Coulter made a square pass, which Johnston should have cleared, but he did not, and Higham marched forward, beat Shaw, and left Middleton helpless with a fast drive, the ball travelling just under the bar. Middleton was well beaten by a shot from Stein, which struck the face of the crossbar and rebounded into play. Gurney, Connor, and Carter then joined hands in a movement, which produced a neat goal. Carter finished off the plan with a quick shot which left Sagar helpless. Cresswell kicked off the line when all his colleagues were beaten, and Sagar made save after save. A new start was made after the interval and so keen was the play that Gurney had to be spoken to by the referee – it was concerning a claim for a penalty kick. at the hour Dean, who had so far not had a shot with his feet yet kept his line moving well with cute "heady" passes "placed" Higham in a fine position and the inside right made no mistake. Within a minute, however, Sunderland had made matters all square from a corner kick, Gallacher nodding Davis's centre to Gurney, who netted. Everton later made slips in front of goal and Dean did not head them like he used to do, and Middleton had little to fear from him. Then came the incident which lost Everton at least a point, Gee was going to thump the ball away until he heard a call from Britton so changed his mind and made a short pass back, Gee saw his error and tried to redeem himself by chasing the ball, but could not prevent it from being centred and Gallacher sent it into the net. Everton had shown more "life" in this game than has been the case for some weeks; there was more shooting and while some considered that a draw was the worst they should have suffered I think otherwise. Coulter seemed slow off the mark, yet made some good centres. Stevenson worked hard, and Stein did quite well on the right flank, but the man of the forward line was Higham. Gee, Thomson and Britton were sound half-backs and Cresswell is still a master of positional play. Williams had a knock on the leg, but did sound work. Sagar was fine in goal, Teams:- Sunderland:- Middleton, goal; Murray and Shaw backs; Thomson, Johnston, and Hastings, half-backs; Davis, Carter, Gurney, Gallacher and Connor, forwards. Everton:- Sagar, goal; Williams and Cresswell, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Stein, Higham, Dean (captain), Stevenson, and Coulter, forwards. Referee Mr. L. Gale, of Sheffield.

EVERTON RESERVES 2 MANCHESTER UNITED RESERVES 1
April 30 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central League (Game 41)
At Goodison Park. Everton deserved their victory but they had to fight hard against a side that lacked combined endeavour. A goalless first half was followed by Everton investing more method and punch into their efforts, with the result that McGourty opened the score and Dunn added a second. Later Black reduced the deficit. Mercer was Everton's most conspicuous attacker. Everton:- Deighton, goal; Jackson and Bocking backs; Mercer, Clark and Watson (T.G.), half-backs; Critchley, McGourty, Webster, Dunn and Leyfield, forwards.

DEAN AND CRESSWELL SHINE.
April 30, 1934. Evening Express.
No "End-of-Season" feeling at Roker Park.
By Captain Jack.
End-of-the-Season football is not always tame! The Everton and Sunderland match at Roker Park produced football of the highest class, and aroused excitement equal to a Cup-tie. Both teams strove hard for victory, and though Sunderland won 3-2 Everton looked like equalising just as the final whistle sounded. Sunderland did more attacking than Everton, but they were disappointing in front of goal. The heavy ground favoured accurate ball control and not for a long time have I seen an abundance of really clever footwork. Dean played an important part in the two Everton goals. He was worrying the Sunderland backs when Higham scored the first goal, and he headed the ball for Higham to score the second. Higham was Everton's outstanding forward. He backed up clever scheming and footwork with forceful shooting. Stein, although playing on the right wing, was an effective raider, and put in some glorious shots and centres. Gee was the best half back on the field. He made only one really bad pass, and alas; that mistake enabled Sunderland to score the winning goal. Cresswell was the outstanding full back. When Cresswell left Sunderland seven years ago there were those who though Warney had seen his best days as a footballer, and yet here he was once again with his usual economy of effort and brainy positional play repeatedly frustrating the fast and skilful Sunderland forwards. Sagar made some amazing saves when the Sunderland forwards had crowded on full sail in the early stages of the game.

SUNDERLAND WIND UP
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Monday 30 April 1934
EVERTON LET OFF LIGHTLY
DON’T ARGUE “BOBBY”
Argus Comments
SO Newcastle United have gone down!  I could see it coming if they did not spend money, and they started to spend at the wrong end. Readers may recall that in my comments on the game with Sunderland at St. James's Park I wrote that Newcastle were such a bad side that they would probably need the two points they undeservedly got. These two points have not saved them.  Admission to the Central League caused a blunder on the management's part. Four or five men who were not being signed were signed because admission to the Central League was gained.  If they were not wanted for the North- Eastern League their value could hardly have been increased because the Central League was gained—or else the Central League is not as good as the North- Eastern League.  The management St. James's Park is entirely to blame for the position, and they may as well make up their minds now that the team they have will not earn them promotion the end of next season. The present team will not take the "bumps." It is useless pointing to Everton getting back after one season.  Everton won the Second Division championship, but Everton had to reconstruct their half-back division and then do it again when they got into the FirstDivision.  The break in the long series of games between Wear and Tyne is matter for keen regret, and on Wearside we sympathize with our Newcastle friends.  Their feelings will the same as our own would were Sunderland placed in the same position. 
Only Blackburn Rovers have a better home record than Sunderland, and it is like old times to find Sunderland losing no more than eight points at home out of a possible 42.  Arsenal and Huddersfleld have lost the same number of home points, but the fly the ointment lies in the fact that only one quarter of the away points have, been won. Four clubs only have had fewer goals scored against and only Huddersfield have scored more goals.  Everton were fortunate to get awaywith such a narrow defeat, but in spite of the fact that we were witnessing the last game of the season so far as Sunderland  are concerned, there was much good football in the game and in the brief spells we saw some really neat play from the defeated side. I think Sunderland would have won by two or three goals to spare if anything had been at stake. The forward finishing was at times very weak, but the Wearsiders certainly deserved to have both the points. They did not play "end of the season" football, but they did not display their usual. "Punch" at close quarters and that was the main reason why the Everton defence escaped with only three goals against it. 
To my mind the best part of Sunderland's play was at half-back where Thomson and Hastings were again shining lights. Next season this pair should make the front rank even greater power and if Gurney losing  some of his "snap" he is certainly showing more craft and football ability now that his enthusiasm is not overrunning  his better judgment. But, Bob, this arguing with the referee will lead to trouble. I admit they was cause on Saturday, but it is better for a player to accept the decisions they come excepting where there is evidence that one of the linesmen is supporting a point view and has flagged. Really, though, some referees, would make a saint swear Harold Shaw's return did not lead to more strength in the back division for Hastings had to do most of the tackling of the outside man. Bill Murray's job was easier because the Everton outside left would not hold the ball and would not risk a challenge from Murray, has been great "home" season for Sunderland. Repeat next season and begin collecting the away points by displays like that at Highbury—and we may begin to talk "big." The team has lasted well, which is tribute to the training at Roker Park and to their spirit. 

A FINE GAME 
Liverpool Echo - Monday 30 April 1934
By Stork
Everton and Sunderland treated the meagre crowd at Roker Park In some really interesting and clever football.  At this period of the season the last few games are usually dull and featureless, especially where two teams with no “ambition" or incentive to fight are concerned. There were only a handful of spectators, for the day was miserable, but even so. If only the Sunderland people had known what excellent fare the match was going to provide I would wager the ground would have been well filled.   Everton lost; yes, lost by an odd goal of five, and, while some considered that they were unfortunate to do so, I am not one of them, for taken on the balance of play the respective work of the rival goalkeepers, Sunderland just about deserved their victory. It was a curious game in that each side had its spells of mastery Sunderland started as if they would sweep Everton off the ground; they could not take a goal with all their pressure, whereas Everton chalked up a goal on their very first invasion into Sunderland territory.  That was at ten minutes, and they held their lead and ascendency for the next fifteen minutes, during which Stein struck the bar with a great shot, but Sunderland came again and gained an equalizer. All square, the tussle started afresh, and how the Everton goal escaped when Sunderland were slamming on all their weight was miraculous. Sagar, Cresswell, and Williams stood solid to the man, and then proceeded to take a leading goal at the hour, a fine piece of work by Stein, Dean, and Higham being concluded when the latter scored. Dean was the man to give him the chance, for his header across goal out-positioned the Sunderland defence, and left Higham in an impregnable position. 
A COSTLY ERROR 
That was grand from Everton's point of view, but within a minute the scores were level again, Gurney scoring from Davis’s corner kick. Such incidents were bound to please, but apart from goal-scoring, the football served up was of excellent quality. It was Greek meeting Greek, and it looked as if the two sides were going to gain a point from this good play until a slip by Gee meant defeat. It was hard luck on the Everton pivot, for he could very easily have punted the ball clear, but he heard a call from behind, and attempted a backpass to Britton. The change of mind was fatal, for the pass went wrong, and in its train came a goal to Gallacher. It was rank bad fortune for Gee, who had played well, and then allowed one error to mean so much.  There was still time to save the game, and Everton nearly brought it about.  Dean tried some headers, but they were not up to his usual standard, and Stevenson had a chance when he shot aside the post. But Sagar also had his work, and one save from Davis and Cresswell's anticipation in falling back and kicking off the goal line when all seemed over, show just how the game had fluctuated. One could never tell what was going to happen. Sunderland promised goals, Everton promised goals, but the end arrived with Sunderland holding the winning goal. The Sunderland crowd are not a nice crowd when their team does not satisfy, but games like this next season and they will have no cause to show discontent. They jeered at Gallacher, although it was he who scored the all-important goal.  Gallacher is a tantalizing sort. Capable to a degree he is inclined to take matters easily, and this is irksome to his supporters.  Everton's experiment was half a success. Stein did quite well on the right, but Coulter, who has been blazing the trail in the second team, was only poor. He lacked pace, was rather tender when tackled, and failed to produce his tricks: he did, however, middle a ball cleverly. Dean did not have one solitary shot with his feet, yet kept the line going smartly with this head. Higham, however, was the best of the forwards apart from his two goals, and Stevenson worked hard. The half back line was safe and sound, and if Williams was not up to standard he had the excuse of a "bad leg" for it moderate display.  Sagar was excellent.
EVERTON v. MARINE
The Everton team to play Marine in the Lythgoe Cup Final, at Anfield, to-morrow will be;- King; Jackson, Bocking; Mercer, Clark, Archer; Critchley, Bentham, Higham, Stevenson, Turner. 

April 1934