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EVERTON'S VISIT TO MANCHESTER
February 1 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton visit Manchester City to date at Maine-road, which has never been a “happy hunting ground” for the Goodison club. Indeed, in 6 matches at Maine-road, Everton have won only once 2-1 in 1929-30 –and altogether they have only four victories and as many draws in twenty-four games against the Manchester City in Manchester. Last season the City touch four points from Everton winning both games 1-0, but last September Everton beat them at Goodison Park 2-1, and so have an opportunity of securing the full points this time.
Steven's League Debut
Everton have made two changes from the side which defeated Bury in the cup game on Saturday. These are the return of Gee, at centre halt, in place of White, and the appearance of Stevens, the former New Brighton player, at centre-forward in place of Dean. This will be Steven's debut, in the First Division football, and it is a great chance for the young player to distinguish himself. He has been playing remarkably well in the Central league, and has proved a good marksman. His positional play is excellent, and he serves his colleagues, with good passes, while in leading he is emulating Dean by gliding the ball to his partners. Against Liverpool Reserves recently her obtained two goals, while he lead the attack in the Lancashire Cup against Burnley. The teams ares: - Everton: - Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Stevens, Johnson, Stein. Manchester City: - Langford; Ridley, Dale; Busby. Cowan, Bray, Toseland, Marshall, Tilson, McMullan, Brook
Liverpool Challenge Cup
Earle travel to Crosby on Saturday to play Everton “A” in the third round of the Liverpool Challenge Cup, on marine's ground. Earle are keen to avenge the defeat by Everton “A” in the final of this cup last season, and as Earle are now playing clever football an exciting games is anticipated. Team from J. Cain, H. Reed, H. Leyland, J.E. Devine, G. parry, A.R. Holland, R.G. Smith, H.W. Elcock, F. Thomas, H. Bull, S. Airey, A. Milne, F. Nolan, E. Farley.

EVERTON COME A CROPPER
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 01 February 1933
MANCHESTER CITY IN SPRAKLING FORM.
By Stork
Manchester City: - Langford, goal; Ridley and Dale, backs; Busby, Cowan, and Bray, half-backs; Toseland, Tilson, Fletcher, McMullan, and Brook, forwards. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cook and Cresswell, backs; Britton, Gee, and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Stevens, Johnson, and Stein, forwards. Referee W. B. Bristlow (Stafford).
Two Cup teams were on view at Maine-road, today, but the attendance was piffling, for there could not have bene more than 5,000 people present.  Everton in their new jerseys, played accurate and charming football.  They had three shots all by Dunn in the first few minutes, and Stevens actually nodded the ball into the net, only to be ruled offside.  So far the City had failed to make an attack of any moment, because Everton dictated the game; but in eight minutes, on the very first occasion that Manchester made an attack, they took a goal.  It was a good and wise pass that sent Brook away, and it was an equally fine shot that the winger put past the Everton goalkeeper.  For some minutes the City took command and Brook was once again a danger to the Everton defence.  Manchester showed remarkable combination and a fine turn of speed in all their movements, and it was a lucky thing for Sagar that another shot by Brook pulled away so much that it struck the post.  Britton, having found Brook an elusive rival, determined that the winger should not get any more rope than possible.  He shadowed him everywhere, but still Brook was always a menace to the Everton defence.  He put in centre after centre that should have bene turned to better account, and that they were not was due in some cases to the fine defence of Cresswell and Cook.  For some little time play was confined to midfield, but Everton, even though they produced some capital moves were unable to beat the cold City defence. 
SAGAR BREATHLESS
Things went quiet for a time, and it took a free kick to bring the game back to life and action.  Whether this free kick was a genuine case or not is doubtful, but when McMillian touched a ball into the Everton goalmouth there was a heated tussle before it was eventually got ride of.  Brook, although off-side, but a ball with such amazing power that it knocked the wind out of Sagar, and the Everton goalkeeper was out of action for a moment or two.  Fletcher, who was making his first appearance in Manchester City’s senior side, was full of late.  He worried the Everton defence, but without doing anything of real importance, and Stevens, who was also making his debut, got little chance, for Cowan was too big an obstacle for a man of his experience.  Everton’s former progressive methods had been considerably curbed.  For one thing their half backs were too busily engaged in trying to hold down the swift-moving attack and Dunn alone of the forwards showed any signs of a shot. 
McMULLAN THE MASTER
McMullan is still a master when in possession, and it was from his centre that the City took a two-goal lead when his centre was caught by Sagar, who, however, was charged at the moment he made contact, and Toseland sent the ball into the net.  Half-time-Manchester City 2, Everton 0.
Manchester had bene masters of the situation for the major portion of the first half and they were masters during the first half-hour of the second.  McMullan played no small part in his side’s success, and Brook was in such form that he rarely made an error.  Everton’s attack was out-manoeurved.  At 58 minutes Tilson scored a third goal for City, after brilliant work by McMullan and Toseland. 

EVERTOR SIGN A LOCAL
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 01 February 1933
H. Williams, Ellesmere Port Town's centre forward, whom Chester signed on an amateur form last week, has been secured on a Central League form by Everton.

SOO'S EARLY DAYS
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 01 February 1933
Bee’s Notes
 I note that of all the times that Frank Soo's name has appeared in the Press not once has his former club been mentioned. After all he was only with Prescot for five months, and he was with West Derby Boys’ Club for two and a half seasons. He rendered great service to that club; helped them to win the Stanley League and the Kenwright Cup. West Derby wish him every success in his career. What happened to the local clubs? Why did they let little Stoke come and grab one of the finest footballers for his age in Liverpool? Liverpool, here's a tip' —a centre forward. Balmer (Collegiate Old Boys) not yet 17, playing in I Zinged football, and leading goal scorer next to G. M Coomer, of the Casuals.
OUR BOYS WORTH WATCHING
West Derby Boys' Club secretary. Mr. J. R. Thomas, writes:— No mention has ever been made that Frank Soo played for this club for three seasons. viz.. 1929-30 in our L.B.A. team, 1930-31-1931-32 in our S. and D. 1., team, and the public are given to understand that he has just walked out of schoolboy football to Prescot Cables. The above club runs four football teams: two in Stanley League (Div. 2 and 3), one in L.B.A. Senior Div., and one friendly, and it would pay some of our big teams and sportsmen of Liverpool to take a kindly interest in boys clubs around Liverpool, as there are quite a number of boys playing in amateur football that would be of benefit to watch. 
CUP-TIE PRICES
Everton’s today announce their Cup-tie prices as follows;- Shareholders’ and members stand, 5s; north and south ends of Bullens-road stand, 3s 6d; centre of Goodison-road stand, 3s 6d, same as for the Bury Cup-tie.  Applications, which should be accompanied by stamped addressed envelope and remittance, should be addressed to the office at Goodison Park. 

ARSENAL TO A TEE.
February 1 1933. Evening Express.
Birkdale Training For Everton Game.
By the Pilot.
Arsenal to a Tee! The Gunners, who lead the First Division, are top make golf a part of their programme in their bid to secure Everton's title of champions. Following the match with Bolton Wanderers at Burnden Park today, the Highbury players will make Birkdale their headquarters until Saturday, when they will meet Everton, the league champions, at Goodison Park. The two days at Birkdale will not include intensive training and golf will be the chief preparation for Saturday's vital match. The Londoners realise that Everton, at home, are one of the best sides in the country. They have also recollections of the lucky victory they snatched over the champions at Highbury earlier in the season. There are twelve players in the party and the officials will wait to see how the team shapes at Bolton Wanderers choosing the men to face Everton. The players on tour are Moss; Male, Cope; Hill, Roberts, John; Hulme, Jack, Parkin, Coleman, James, Bastin. Last season Arsenal scored a sensational victory over the Champions at Goodison Park by 3-1, and this season won by 2-1 at Highbury.
Cup Tie Prices.
The Everton directors have decided to allocate 6,477 seats for looking for the F.A. cup fifth round tie at Goodison Park on Feb. 18. At the meeting of the directors last night it was decided that on the shareholders stand (Bullen-road) 1,118 seats should be numbered and reserved at 5s; on the members' stand (Bullen-road) 900 seats at 5s; on the north and south ends of Bullens-road' stand, 2,664 seats at 3s 6d; on the centre portion of the Goodison-road stand, 1,725 seats at 3s 6d. This will leave the north and south ends of the Goodison-road stand and the goal double-decker stand unreserved at 2s, for spectators who pay at the turnstiles. All applications should be made to the club at Goodison Park, with remittance and stamped addressed envelope. Booking is expected to begin early next week.

EVERTON CLEVER, BUT NOT FAST ENOUGH.
February 1 1933. Evening Express.
Goals Reward Speedy City Attack.
By the Pilot.
Everton were at Maine-road today for their rearranged league match with Manchester City. There would not be more than 5,000 present when the teams took the field in a downpour of rain . Manchester City: - Langford, goal; Ridley and Dale, backs; Busby, Cowan, and Bray, half-backs; Toseland, Tilson, Fletcher, McMullan, and Brook, forwards. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cook and Cresswell, backs; Britton, Gee, and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Stevens, Johnson, and Stein, forwards. Referee W. B. Bristlow (Stafford). Everton opened in brilliant fashion penning the City in their own half for minutes on end. Their football was delightful in its accuracy. Three times Langford had to save from Dunn after glorious dribbles by Geldard. Stevens headed through, but was off-side. Cook and Britton had done well in defence when the City took the lead after eight minutes. McMullan, Fletcher and Tilson joined in clever inter-passing before Brook came in to drive into the corner of the net. Brook was being given far too much room, and now he struck the outside of the post with a lighting drive before Sagar turned over the bar a free kick. Everton showed more methodical football combinations, and manipulated the ball more accurately on the muddy ground.
Everton's Mistake.
Everton took up the running, and save for isolated occasions the City were not nearly as dangerous, but Everton made the mistake of feeding Langford with their centres. Cook, who was giving Brook too much room, allowed a free kick to pass between his legs, and had it not been for smart tackling, the City would have taken a second goal. Stein ran through on his own to bring Langford to his knees and Sagar made a splendid save from a header by Fletcher, who was making his debut for the City. Brook was always a menace to the champions. Geldard had a chance to cut in and shoot, but elected to centre and Stevens was crowded out. Stein cut in to shoot, but the ball struck Ridley's foot and went out for a corner. On the play Everton certainly deserved to be on terms. Their cross-field passing was delightful. Cresswell made a mistake by trying to intercept a ball, which was earmarked for Sagar, and it ran away to McMullan, who centred to the far post. As Sagar went up to catch the ball, he was shouldered by Toseland and the ball dropped from his hands a foot over the line. This was an occasion when the use of the fist would have been the much better plan. The City played fine football towards the interval, Everton's good work being ruined by lack of penetrative ability.
Half-time Manchester City 2 Everton 0
Everton had opened in splendid style, but had failed to maintain the pace, and they had become somewhat disheartened by the by that the City took the lead in their first raid. Everton's failure was in giving Brook too much room. Manchester resumed in fine style, combining with delightful accuracy along the ground. McMullan was the master schemer. Twice Sagar had to run out to save before Stevens darted through, only to be sandwiched. Stein made his first good centre of the day, and Stevens flung himself headlong to head in, but the ball glanced off his forehead. Tilson scored a third goal for the City after 68 minutes. Brook was in an irresistible mood.

EVERTON RECRUIT.
Lancashire Evening Post - Thursday 02 February 1933
Everton have signed, on a Central League form, H. Williams, a centre forward of Ellesmere Port. Town, who last week was signed on as amateur by Chester.

MANCHESTER CITY 3 EVERTON 0
February 2 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Everton Below Form.
Fiery City Forwards on the Mark
By “Stork.”
Maine-road is not one of Everton's happy hunting ground. It is some considerable time since they took full points from the City on their own enclosure, and that was also a mid-week game. Yesterday they flattered only for about ten minutes, during which time they made the City team appear of very poor quality, but after a disallowed goal by Stevens they fell away so badly that Manchester dictated the terms of the game until the end, and won a solid 3-0 victory. Whether Steven's goal was a genuine one does not matter, but my impression was that the former New Brighton centre forward, who deputised for Dean, who had a slightly injured ankle, was offside at the moment Britton passed the ball. Up to then Everton had played entrancing football on a turf that lent itself to clever play. They passed soundly, and the City full backs were often at their wits end as to how best to cope with their machine like efforts, and Langford, in goal, had three saves to make from Dunn, who was the one man of the forwards who seemed to have an eye for a shot. The City had been penned in their own quarters, but at their first venture into foreign parts they took a goal at eight minutes. Fletcher a Helsby youth making his First League debut, cleverly slipped a ball to Tilson, who dragged it back to Brook, and this fiery little winger went on to drive home a great home. From then until the end the City were undoubtedly masters of the situation. The longer they played the more they got on top and with Everton's forwards not playing well together the prospect of an Everton victory faded right out after it had been highly probable.
McMullan's Skill.
McMullan, the Scottish half-back, may be in the veteran stage, but he is still a great footballer. He was acting at inside-left, and he was the Alec James of the City. His passes were the essence of precision, and for how much Brook had to thank his partner only Brook really knows. The pair had Britton and Cook in a constant state of bewilderment. This pair never really got the hang of things until late on in the game, but by then the damage had been done. Brook rarely lost a ball. He skirted the wing at a tremendous pace, and put in good length centres which, if it had not been for Cresswell, and Cook would have produced a number of goals. The City on this form will take some stopping in the Cup tournament. There was not a weakness throughout the side, and their tackling was deadly, Ripley and Dale playing as if their lives depended on the result. They went into the fray-fearlessly so much so that Langford had little or nothing to do. Add to that the dominating personality of Cowan at centre half-back and you have the secret of the victory. The forwards, however, win matches, and the City five were much in front of those of Everton. Dean was missed, although Stevens did his best, but there was a weakness on the left wing. Stein had one of his worst days. Nothing would go right for him. Even his speed did not help him. If he got away from his man he wasted his centres. Others naturally suffered as a consequence. Geldard and Dunn found Bray and Dale a stubborn pair yet they were the bright lights of the Everton attack.
Sagar's Error.
When Toseland scored his goal, I think Sagar made an error of judgement. Only a punch away was possible, but Sagar tried to catch the ball. He did not get a correct hold, and Toseland bumped up against him and the ball fell to Toseland's feet so that all he had to do was tap it into the net. The third goal was a magnificently engineered goal. Four, if not five players had a hand in its making. McMullan to Toseland. Toseland to brook, and Brook to Tilson; then into the net. Everton were well beaten. They had not the snap of their opponents, and Gee did not close down the middle in the same manner as Cowan; but it was forward where the City were so much superior. They were uncanny in their passing; they knew where to find one another, and they went forward with a bound and confidence that was bound to bring trouble to the Everton defence. Cresswell and Cook –this was Cook's best game –stood up solidly to the hard work, and Sagar made some sparkling saves, but after Everton's bright 10 minutes it became all city, and no one, not even the most ardent Everton supporter could cavail at the result. Manchester City: - Langford, goal; Ridley and Dale, backs; Busby, Cowan, and Bray, half-backs; Toseland, Tilson, Fletcher, McMullan, and Brook, forwards. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cook and Cresswell, backs; Britton, Gee, and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Stevens, Johnson, and Stein, forwards. Referee W. B. Bristlow (Stafford).

WHITE AND DEAN RETURN.
February 2 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
For the game with the Arsenal, Everton will be at full strength. Dean, who got a knock on the ankle in the Bury game, will return to the side, while White will resume in place of gee. The team will be Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. Everton were eclipsed at Maine-road, Dean being greatly missed, and the fast moving City forwards gradually wore down their opponents to win with ease. Everton's early form promised well, but the standard was not maintained.

HONOUR IN DEFEAT
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 02 February 1933
Bee’s Notes
Everton should beat Leeds in the fifth' round of the F.A. Cup. This much must he apparent to Mr. Tom Mclntosh, who travelled to Yorkshire yesterday hoping that Tranmere would win and fearing they wouldn't. The axe had to fall on Tranmere's progress some time, and when it came here it was a softer blow, because being beaten by Leeds, at Leeds, is far from a disgrace (antes " Buzz.")
MAHON MAY BE OUT
There seems some doubt as to whether Mahon will be in the site to play at Goodison. Duggan and he are competitors for the outside right berth, and when one loses caste the other automatically comes into the team. That is why twenty-two-year-old Mahon, after losing some of has confidence, is likely to be deposed by the more experienced player. Hydes as an inside forward is a better player than when at centre forward. He is not of big build, but he uses the ball well. Hard knocks have their effect on him. Cochrane, the left winger, is almost sturdy enough to play in the most “knockabout" positions. He wants a lot of stopping and the more severe the tackling the more Cochrane seems to like it.Speaking generally, Leeds have a great defence, but are not unusually talented in attack. They will prevent goals; the problem for them is can they score themselves?
MANCHESTER'S BEST
Everton must hate the very sight of Maine-road, the home of Manchester City, for only on rare occasions do they bring back anything tangible from their visit. No matter how the City are playing, they can usually be depended upon to pull out their best against the Goodison-Parkers, and this they did yesterday. It was the general opinion of the Manchester people that this was the City's best form this term, and it brooks of no denial to state that they were good and worthy winners. Everton had about ten minute when they suggested a victory. That was the first ten minutes of the game, when they provided football that was a delight to watch from every point of view excepting a Manchester viewpoint, for their machine-like combination had the home defence in a tangle. Neither Dale nor Ridley knew how to stop Everton's progress, and within five minutes Dunn had produced three shot that made Langford sit up and think. Then same an incident that probably turned the balance of play.  Stevens headed a goal from a free kick, but was adjudged off side, and from that very moment Everton's stock commenced to fall in a startling manner, whereas Manchester got a hold of themselves, took a goal at their first venture, and for the remainder of the game were top dog.  Their speed was tremendous; their passing the essence of precision, and their shooting far in advance of Everton's.  It was a surprising turnabout.
DEAN’S ABSENCE
I am afraid that Everton are a home team. I have seen them twice away from home, and on each occasion they have sadly disappointed. The absence of Dean undoubtedly makes a whole lot difference to the side. It is not what he does, but what he might do, and his personality counts for a great deal, for it means that the opposing defence must have their eyes skinned when he is about.  Stevens tried hard, but the City were never afraid of him as they would have been about Dean. It was the forward line which failed at Maine-road (writes “Stork "). These was one big weakness in it, and that no doubt unsettled the rest of the line. Stein could do no right. It was his worst display ever. Even his speed was not an asset, for when his pace took him beyond an opponent he could do nothing with the ball. He wasted centre after centre, and that gradually curbed the enthusiasm of the inside forwards, who have a right to expert some help from the wings. I felt sorry for stein. He tried to lift himself out of the ruck, but was not successful. Johnson suffered as a natural consequence of Stein’s failings, in fact the whole line dropped to mediocre after it had promised so much.  It was, however, the City’s speed which proved Everton’s undoing.  They went into the game as if it was the final round of Wembley.  It was just as important, for they are sadly in need of points.  They sought the ball, and made progress immediately they got it, sweeping through the Everton rans by the simple process of the quick and accurate pass. 
Colwyn Bay Reserves
Colwyn Bay Reserves, who were due to have played a Welsh League game at Denbigh on Saturday, have had to cancel the match owing to the fact the bulk of their side have arranged to see the Everton v Arsenal game.  They are evidently keen on picking up points in another direction!

EVERTON'S CUP FIGHTERS TO FACE ARSENAL
February 2 1933. Evening Express.
Dean and White Resume for Champions.
The Cause of the Maine Road Crash.
By the Pilot.
Everton's Cup team will face Arsenal at Goodison Park on Saturday. Dixie Dean and Tommy White, who, though slight injuries, were unable to play against Manchester City, have recovered and will displace Stevens and, Gee. Dean has been suffering from a swollen ankle, and White has had a slight groin injury. Everton: - Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. Everton will need to show vast improvement on their Maine-road form if they are to hold the leaders, who by their 4-0 victory over Bolton yesterday, have a five point lead and appear to have come back to their best form. They are spending two days at Birkdale. There was only one consoling fact about the Blues 3-0 defeat by Manchester City. In the opening 15 minutes they showed that they can play really class football. For the opening minutes they penned the City in, but lack of shooting power led to their eclipse, especially as Manchester took the lead in the first attack of the game.
Unhesitant Passing.
In the second half the City gave a thrilling display of highly-conceived football, with the ball always on the b ground, and unhesitant passing making their machine work smoothly and quickly. It was a delight, and had the Everton defence not been so good, the City's victory would have been even more convincing. The McMullan-Brook-Bray wing was magnificent, though they were given far too much room in the first half. Cook and Britton lacked understanding in the opening period, and this enabled Brook to get away on numerous occasions with no one near him. They improved this defect in the second half, when Cook took on the task of holding Brook. It was much more successful. Everton missed White at centre half, for Gee was slow to tackle and recover, though some of his feeding was good, Johnson and Dunn were the pick of the forwards. Stevens was a zealous worker who did his best with poor material. Stain had an unhappy day. He was consistently fed, but only twice managed to find his own forwards with his crosses. Cresswell, Sagar and Thomson were outstanding for Everton who flattered only to deceive.
Buxton Again.
The directors have decided that for the third time this season Everton shall go into special training for the Cup match. Yes, and Buxton has again been chosen as the training centre. It is expected they will go there immediately after the match with Liverpool on February 11. Ben Williams the right back, who is recovering from Cartilage trouble, will probably be one of the party. This is encouraging news, for although Williams might not be fit for the Leeds match there is just a chance. We must wait and see what improvement he makes in the next week. • Advertisement in Evening Express. League Match, Goodison Park, Saturday Next Everton v. Arsenal. Kick-off 3.15. Admission 1/- Boys 4d. Stands Extra (Including Tax).

EVERTON’S CAPTAIN FOR A DAY
Liverpool Echo - Friday 03 February 1933
WARNEFORD CRESSWELL BREAKS ALL POST-WAR RECORDS
ARSENAL VISIT TO GODOISO FEATURE OF THE SEASON
Bee’s Notes
Meet Mr. Cresswell, footballer-golfer, old man of the sports arena, yet a record-breaker on February 4th, 1933. Cresswell will play for ever; so other footballers say. He takes nothing out of himself while taking the ball from others. To-morrow, Cresswell runs up his total to 500 not out, and that being so he is to be promoted captain-for-a-day in the game with Arsenal. So soon as the honourable occasion—a record for purely post-war football—was mentioned by me to Chairman W. C. Cuff, he agreed that it was no common occurrence, and the club arranged that Cresswell should " take the honour on the first tee " against the crack Arsenal team. Arsenal's goals at Goodison Park have always been noteworthy, classics with some historic attachment. They began when Dean scored his 60th goal v. Arsenal, last game Charlie Buchan ever played fur Arsenal -another Echo exclusive. To-morrow Everton can expect their record crowd of the season; Arsenal, by their victory at Bolton and their rest at Birkdale, have come right back to the fore-front and Mr. Chapman says: “If we can beat Everton to-morrow I think the League will be ours. But we know what to expect." Cresswell, perhaps the coolest and most imperturbable footballer of all time, will achieve an unparalleled record. For he will not only reach the 500 mark in League match appearances,  but will be the first man to exclusively set these figures in post-war football. Here are his “not out " figures since setting out for South Shields in 1919-20, down to the eve of the Arsenal match:

And, mark you, Cresswell, this season, is playing as finely as at any period in his distinguished career! Truly may it be said of the South Shields born man, "he is the complete footballer." Self-possessed and calm when and where the enemy fire rages fiercest, Cresswell is a master craftsman of every move on the board. The secret of his foothill longevity, do you ask?  Seeing ahead, positional play, the knack of doing the right thing at the right time, the using of the head to the saving of the heels; in fine-judgment all along the line, in bold capitals. There are other Cresswell features in this wonderful record. Never, we believe, has be taken a penalty kick, never has he deliberately and with malice aforethought fouled an opponent and (this Cresswell will admit to " unblushingly") ten long years had elapsed before he took his " maiden” goal in League football. The historic occasion was at home v. Manchester United, in 1928-29, and was taken with due epologies to Steward, the visiting keeper, on the eve of Everton's jubilee celebration!  Every man to his job in effect, says  Cresswell, and, after all, why should  a full back usurp a forward's especial function? Here, them is one of football's wonder men, whom all admirers will delight to honour to-morrow on the occasion of reaching his post-war "500 not out." Good wine needs no bush. Arsenal's games in our city have been of the character that one has said: “I would not have missed that for anything." David Jack will, no doubt, come back to the fold. Certainly Dean and White will—changes for the side that played at Manchester City and it will he high ding-dong football when the " Everton cup team” turns out thus;- Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. 
A word to you all; there is a collection at Goodison for the city’s blind tomorrow.  I want you to spead yourselves over this; make it a hundred pounds at least. Pu-lease, Mr. Spectators. 
WINNERS AND RUNNERS-UP MEET AGAIN
Everton A Versus Earle, at Crosby. 2-45: Frostick; Jackson, Jones: Chedgzoy, Watson, Griffiths: Dutton, Cunliffe, Griffin, Birtley, and Leyfield. It is the third round of the Liverpool Challenge Cup, of which Everton are holders and Earle are runners-up.

HIGHBURY ARTISTS AT GOODISON
February 3 1933. Evening Express.
Can Everton Check Arsenal Bid for Title?
Football Classic Tomorrow.
By the Pilot.
The Highbury artists will be at Goodison Park tomorrow. They not only hope to consolidate their position at the head of the League table, but also to emulate the feat of West Browmich Albion by recording a “double” against Everton this season. Everton have small chance of retaining their title of champions, but they will leave no stone unturned to check the Arsenal's successful run tomorrow. It is good news then that they will pit their full cup team against the league leaders for this makes for a wonderful test of football skill. Arsenal at the moment have a lead of five points in the League, and though they suffered something of a loss of form just over the Christmas holidays, they have come back to their best, and only on Wednesday last thrashed Bolton Wanderers at Burnden Park by 4-0. Everton will be out to averange a narrow defeat sustained at Highbury early in the season when they had all the play, but when under by 2-1. In the game the Blues took the honours and the Arsenal the points. The Londoners have fared well in games with the Blues of late. Last season they shared with Manchester City the honour of being the only teams to take four points from Everton. Their team personnel has changed somewhat since last campaign and notable absentees tomorrow will be Parker and Jones. However, Mr. Chapman has a fine blend and the team is certainly the most attractive eleven in the country. Moss, the goalkeeper, is a product of the home of goalkeepers, Oldham. A Preston boy, he is considered one of the best in the Country. Male, the full back, is a most versatile fellow, for in the last season's cup final he figured at left half. He and Cope, who has come back in place of Hapgood, have a splendid understanding and cover each other ideally. Roberts, centre-half, learned his football at his native Oswestry and was the pioneer of the third back game which has become so popular. John, the left half is the Welsh international and another versatile fellow. In last season's cup final he played outside left, but all positions come alike to John –a fine player. The famous section of the Arsenal is the James-Bastin left wing. James has scored one goal this season, but has created dozens and Bastin, holds the distinction of being the leading goal-scorer among wingmen in the league. He has scored 23 goals –a marvellous record. Coleman, the centre forward, was formely with Grimsby Town and is a real opportunist, while David Jack, the inside right, is another schemer with a long raking stride and deadly shot. On the right wing is Joe Hulme, the Highbury “express.” Speed is his chief asset and he loves to cut in on goal for a quick shot. Was formerly with York City and Blackburn Rovers. There you have the men of Arsenal. What of Everton? The champions will be happy with Dean and White back but they will have to play much better than they did at Manchester on Wednesday to have any hopes of success. It should be a thrilling encounter witnessed by a hugh crowd. Everton; - Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. Arsenal: - Miss; Male, Cope; Hill, Roberts, John; Hulme Jack, (or Parkin), James Bastin.
Cresswell Record.
Warney Cresswell will captain Everton against Arsenal at Goodison Park tomorrow. The honour has been conferred on him to make his 500 th football League match, more than 200 of which have been with the Everton club. The remainder have been with Sunderland and South Shields.
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ARSENAL'S VISIT
February 4 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Locally, Everton present what is expected to prove one of the best matches of the season. The Arsenal are undoubtedly a fine combination, and though the Arsenal lapsed in the cup and in some league matches, the men proved at Bolton that they are as good as ever, and the side seems to have regained all its old skill and power. Everton always relish a flit at the London side, and they are anxious to make a good show today. The Arsenal, of course are out of the cup, and therefore free to concentrate on the League race, so that James and Jack may expect to lead a very determined team at Goodison Park. Everton have a lot of leeway to make up in their clashes with the Highbury side. Since the war Arsenal have gained thirteen points from the 12 games played at Goodison Park. Scored 25 goals, and conceded a similar number. The results of these meetings (Everton's score ready first) are: - 2-3, 2-4, 1-1, 1-0, 3-1, 2-3, 2-3, 3-1, 3-3, 4-2, 1-1 and 1-3. Cresswell, I understand, is to captain the team today to mark his 500 th appearance in League football, it is a remarkable record. The kick off is at 3.15, and the teams are:- Everton; - Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. Arsenal: - Miss; Male, Cope; Hill, Roberts, John; Hulme Jack, (or Parkin), James Bastin.

CRAFT OF THE STARS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 04 February 1933
GOODISON GIANTS FINISH LEVEL
By Bee
Never a classic, but always very hard, a just verdict. 
Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell (captain); Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein.  Arsenal; Moss; Male, Cope; Hill, Roberts, John; Hulme, Coleman, James (captain), Bastin.  Referee; Mr. T. Crewe, Leicester.  Cresswell celebrated his 500th League game by appearance against the Arsenal, at Goodison Park, to-day. Half-an-hour before the game started the stands were full, and by the time the teams came out there were 52,000 people present. Alec James captained the London side, and Cresswell took the honour for Everton. The exclusive story of Cresswell's 500th appearance was in yesterday's Echo. Ground soft and sanded, Cresswell won the toss and kicked towards the Aintree end. Passing was the order of the day, and Male was very prominent against the home left wing, until Thomson put a shot over the bar. Jack and White had a talk about the use of the foot on the ground, and James made a lovely curling pass for Coleman, who seemed to me to delay his shot just too long, yet he got in a rasping shot, which Sagar saved, although it made a corner. Some incidents in a fascinating game were a free-kick to little Hill, a blow in the face for Thomson, and James in one of those moods of jugglery that make him stand out as the joy-box of football. Alec and Dunn had a tussle, and Alec suggested the referee erred in giving a free kick. There are few cannier emplacements against a free kick than the Arsenal's defence. Actually it was' David Jack who, two yards from goal, kicked clear after Dunn had seemed certain to score in spite of the wall of defence.
UNCOMMON GOAL
In eighteen minutes Everton had scored in an uncommon manner, and the goal-getter was the man who had been missing them on Wednesday. The ball was put down the middle to Dean who used his body to bring the ball to earth. The pass-out towards Stein was ideal, but there was the curious low shot from the winger, and in the end a defender crossed Moss's viewpoint with the result that Stein's effort past between the legs of the goalkeeper, and I am not sure whether it did not pass through his arm. Naturally the lead was very pleasing to Everton and when Dunn gave Dean a pass it was interesting to see the home centre using his left foot drive and applying much pace to his shot. Dunn also went well up the field to tackle James near the touch line. Everybody was busy to-day, but the football so far was not of classy character. Hulme centred too close, and age seemed to put a heavy weight upon some of the London men. Everton's best movement was per Johnson, Geldard, and Dunn, and ended by Dunn making a brilliant shot and Moss a save that did him proud. James narrowly failed to tread on the ball, and Dean was able to send Geldard racing against a veteran left flank. Geldard won handsomely, but half topped his shot. Bastin made a centre that should have meant a goal to Coleman, but the ball stuck in the mud, and James, running up, shot so hard that he nearly burst the ball and a rival's boot. Sagar’s second and great save of the first half was a shot by David Jack. Alter seeming to go the wrong way for a clearance, Sagar got down to the ball to save the equaliser. Arsenal got no more than their deserts When Coleman scored a great goal with a terrific shot that Sager could not hope to stem. Coleman took the chance resolutely, yet again with a slight delay that seemed to suggest he had lost his chance. Time 44 ½ minutes. Half-time.—Everton 1. Arsenal 1.
ARSENAL SMILE
In the second half Arsenal, with the wind to help them, overpowered Everton for a long time. Coleman's back heel to Hulme, and the feint of Alec James providing Jack with a scoring chance, were bright features, with response from Britton, who showed that he could give the dummy. As in the first half so now Dean gave Stein half a chance, and the winger's terrific shot was saved by Moss. Yet Arsenal in general had so much the better of play and confidence in their forward rushes that there were fears in the Everton camp that the Reds might beat the Blues. Hulme, who had not been sparkling any more than Bastin bad been, came forward with a run which Coleman muffed from quite an easy angle and range. It was anybody's game. Johnson was hurt for a while, Britton gained the crowd's applause for a tasty bit of work against James. Dean, with hardly any chance, was always on the spot, and one of his efforts with his back to the goal surprised everyone without getting the crowning glory of a goal. It was Britton and Thomson who got the Everton forwards moving after long spell inactivity. Hulme showed the value of a quick brain and Dunn with a header was inches from a goal, yet I noticed 'Roberts was guard at the foot of the post. Dean tussled with three men at his toes, and a shot from the home left struck the Arsenal upright.  Everton were now awakening, and a slightly forward pass by Dean after great work by Johnson, led to a shot that struck the upright again, and Cope nearly put through his own goal.  The crowd was now waxing enthusiastic.  Final; Everton 1, Arsenal 1. 
* Everton “A” 5 Earle 0

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 04 February 1933
BY Louis T. Kelly

BURY RES V EVERTON RES
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 04 February 1933
J.R.Smith was unable to play for Bury.  The game produced some very good football.  The visitors were superior in the early stages ad Stevens put them ahead after thirteen minutes.  Four minutes later Earl equalized.  Everton again became superior and re-established the lead after twenty minutes, Fryer scoring following clever combination between himself and Critchley.  Both goals had narrow escapes near the interval.  Half-time; Bury 1, Everton 2.  Final; Bury Res 1, Everton Res 3. 

DEFENCE SAVES ARSENAL
February 4 1933. Evening Express Football Edition
60,000 cheer A Classic Draw at Goodison
By the Pilot.
Five hundred not out! This was Warney Cresswell's record of the League appearances today, when he captain Everton against the Football league leaders Arsenal at Goodison Park. Arsenal were out for the “double” at the consequence of the Blues who had Dean and White back to complete the full cup team against the potential champions. Everton: - Sagar goal; Cook and Cresswell (captain), backs; Britton, White and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, and Stein, forwards. Arsenal: - Moss, goal; Male and Cope, backs; Hill, Roberts, and John, half-backs; Hulme, Jack Coleman, James and Bastin, forwards. Referee Mr. T. Crew (Leicester). The grand stands were packed half an hour before the kick off. There must have been more than 50,000 present at the start.
The Game.
Cresswell was given a wonderful reception and winning the toss he chosen to play with the wind. Britton tried the long punt to the advantage but Dean's hook shot travelled wide. White flung a pass up the centre. This went over Robert's head and in a exciting race for possession Moss won. Everton were pilling on the pressure then White, manipulating adroitly which made Dean to head back for Johnson to test Moss with a “daisy cutter.” Then Hulme profited when Cresswell slip and twice Sagar had to fist out.
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A save by Sagar from Hulme and a wide drive by White were the features of the opening of the second half. Jack shot just by the post before Thomson, Johnson, and Dean put Stein through, the Scot's fierce shot being brilliantly fielded by Moss. Fine work by Britton sent Geldard away, and Moss had great difficulty in turning the centre away for a corner. Moss was injured, but was able to resume, and following the corner, Thomson placed to the goalmouth with Dean standing with his back to the goal. He turned round to bang a terrific shot over the top.
Dunn's Inches Wide.
From Stein's corner Dunn raced in and headed inches wide by the far post with Moss beaten. Moss had to run out to intercept Dean's clever pass to Geldard. Dean dribbled cleverly without getting an opening for a shot, and following a throw in, Thomson's quick centre touched against the Post. Everton were having all the game now, little being seen of the Gunners. Johnson and Dean did the work before Stein ran through and Struck the foot of the post from an apparently offside position. Then with fully 60,000 spectators incessantly cheering, Moss saved from Dean, and Johnson drove inches over the bar. Everton had been penning the Arsenal in their own half, and had it not been for a wonderful defence the champions would surely have been leading. There were two shots from James, one after the other, but neither had effect. Final Everton 1 Arsenal 1.

EVERTON 1 ARSENAL 1
February 6 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Last Minute Thrill.
Males Kick That Saved Arsenal.
By “Bee.”
Everton and Arsenal should be satisfied with a draw of 1-1. The result might have gone any way in the last half-hour, because Arsenal, having the wind in their favour this half, had got Everton in a state bordering on defeat and Everton making a battling finish struck the woodwork twice, and finally saw Male kick the ball off the line when his goalkeeper was beaten. Arsenal defence tactics are such however, that this finale was not a thing to concede too seriously. They plan and slot their defence so that these things shall be done. They consider the back should be on the goal-line, that Jack should at times be found with the full backs of his own line, and that Roberts shall take up a place behind his backs. The secret of this almost wonders juggling with positions is that Alec James is at their back and call. He dominates their game; he dictates their field policy and he picks up so many stray passes that one feels he is a magnet. Actually he is a “loafer” in the best sense of the term, and his sense of touch is such that he gathers the ball in one action and makes a pass that sends everyone along the wing or makes a pass to Coleman. He did not get any real response from his wing men. Hulme and Bastin, in the second half, of this game would have gone the way of the championship probables.
James's Jugglery.
It was a game between ex-champions and their likely successors, and while it did not touch the great heights of previous engagements it had much in it that made a crowd of 55,000 enjoy the fare. James himself was a feast; he even dared of make shots, hard flinging efforts with the ball clogging against a defender's foot; but he was always at his nattiest when he was making the ball do the work, making initiation treads upon the outer cover of the ball, making the defence come to him and then bamboozling them and keeping the crowd in good homour. He had not the support necessary to make his side a victory, indeed the Arsenal side now fields such a margin of thirty-year-olds that they cannot be expected to do well twice within four days. they had played astonishing football on Wednesday at Bolton. Jack for instance was plainly wearing badly in the second half, yet he had been the man with the great chance to take the lead after James had supplied the ball in enticing manner. A curious feature of all the play was the fact that not a wing man stood out, and some of our inner forwards found the pace severe after they had run themselves out in the first half.
A Just verdict.
Yes 1-1 was a just verdict; just sufficient to show how well Everton rallied and fought almost Anfield like for the closing stages, then there was a strong endless duel between Roberts and Dean that was full of football point, had high marks for heading ability, and was spotlessly clean. It was a brilliant duel, with Dean showing pace and precision in pass and leaping, but getting few chances against the deadly head of Roberts, who is not a mere stopper, and has many other features of note. In defence Arsenal brought back Cope after many years of service and Male by his side also worked hard, but at half-back Hill took the palm, he is very small and a neat worker. Everton's line was best represented by Britton, behind whom Cook did some strenuous kicking, and once forgot himself in a way one does not associate with the Everton club. His partner was Cresswell, who was made captain for the day, to celebrate his 500 th League appearance in senior football since the war. Cresswell got a knock early on and was a long time getting right. He played sufficiently well, as did Sagar, whose best save was from Jack. Moss had the more work to do and his stoppage of Stein's from shots was good. He had to yield to the shot from Stein, the ball passing through his legs and it is probable that one of his full backs crossed his line of view, and that was how he came to allow the ball to pass him by.
Coleman's Equaliser.
Coleman got the draw through a great shot half a minute from half-time. It was surprising Arsenal did not score more because there were times when the ball was sent across the face of the goal and no one was up to accept the easy chances. Indeed the game was noteworthy because no wingman did anything outstanding. This must put the wing half back to the forefront, but one must pay tribute to White for his persistent efforts when the home team were not doing well; they had lost grip of the game and all too easily the combination, and dribbles of the London side was overwhelming them. It was good football, not great football, and James, dean and Roberts gave it an air of distinction through their individual actions and skill. Everton: - Sagar goal; Cook and Cresswell (captain), backs; Britton, White and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, and Stein, forwards. Arsenal: - Moss, goal; Male and Cope, backs; Hill, Roberts, and John, half-backs; Hulme, Jack Coleman, James and Bastin, forwards. Referee Mr. T. Crew (Leicester).

BURY RESEVRES 1 EVERTON RESERVES 3
February 6 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central league (Game 27)
Everton proved a smart team at Bury, through they might not have won had Bury's forwards shown greater steadiness in front of goal. Critchley had a good match, on the Everton right wing, and had a hand in goals scored by Stevens and Fryer. Earl got one for Bury , while Turner claimed the only goal of the second half for Everton, for whom Coggins kept goal well. Bocking did good defensive work, and Stevens was an enterprising leader.
Everton “A” 5 Earle 0
Liverpool County Cup Third Round .
For the quarter hour at Crosby Everton were a dominating force and aided by the wind, put three goals through Birtley, Griffiths and Griffin. Earle improved to an extent, and Elcock, and Ball were prominent. Leyland missed a penalty, and the Everton defence with Frostich and Jackson playing well enjoyed a comparatively easy passage. Other players of merit were Leyfield and Birtley in the Everton side and Cain and Holland for Earle. Everton's two further goals were registered by Leyfield and Birtley in the second half.

NOT CHAMPIOSHIP FORM, BUT SOME STARRY NOTES
Liverpool Echo - Monday 06 February 1933
JAMES THE FIRST-FOOTBALLER
Bee’s Notes
Everton and Arsenal did not play like champions, but only those who have “sucked their way through that muddy stuff " can know how it tugs and pulls. Cresswell said he would sooner the frost had a bit stayed a bit longer with us. Well, Mr. Everyman to his own choice! Cresswell got the cheer he deserved when he took up the cudgels for Everton in his 500th league appearance—a point taken willy nilly by everyone without any thought of acknowledgment or even a thank you. However, the public understand and we live on. It was certainly a blow the old gentleman got when he made his first tackle and I doubt he ever got over it. So young fiery Cook had to do that little bit more that means much. Cook is a stern, rather than sharp, member, and one of his ideas is not exactly to Everton's pattern, and one hope, he will cut it right out. Britton's pattern can be his object lesson, if one is needed. I fear we went to Goodison expecting too much from what had gone before. We have had such feasts that we expect them every time. Arsenal carry more ancient mariners than any other side. They can't play mid-week and Saturday games. Yet there was a lot of daintness from men of the James, Jack and John stamp. That they have to take their breath means that they may be windy but their art and football craft is undimmed. Every time I see an Arsenal match I get a card from an anti- Scotch man, who raves about my belief in Alec. James. Well, Everton saw for thmselves how he turns a game, how he drags a ball and defenders capering after him, how he slides a pass, how he returns to scoff the ball with his tiny soles. Football, always football: the artist, the man who makes spectators tingle with laughter and makes a football life worthwhile. I liked the dueling, grueling, between Dean and Roberts, both of whom played extremely well and fairly, and yet furiously for half a chance.  It was, in fact, a goal draw, but I looked longingly for some wing work. Hulme started all right, but Bastin, Stein, and Geldard were mercurial, and the absence of the extreme wing work will always dim a game. I thought the verdict just suitable. Others think that because a back kicked off the goal line in the last minute that Everton should have won. Why argue?  It was not classic football, but it served 55,000 people with good entertainment, and, making allowance for heavy going. I should estimate that the crowd would be there next Saturday; they never tire of watching James, the Arsenal—or Everton in a Cup humour' Now Everton must tackle Liverpool, and then Leeds. There is much liveliness in February, and there is much liveliness in the Everton camp.

TRIBUTE TO A FOOTBALLER
Liverpool Echo - Monday 06 February 1933
W. Creswell, the Everton back, was making his 500th appearance in a league match—a record he has made in post-war football. The regularity of his appearances is the reward of the scientific and chivalrous style that he has preserved from first to last. He has ever been a modal player and if all footballers were of his quality and technique the office of referee could be abolished, all points of difference being left to the captains, as they used to be long ago.—J. A. 11. Cotton, in The Observer.

BRITTON THE MAN FOR BRITAIN.
February 6 1933. Evening Express.
Everton Half-back's Claims to National Honours
Arsenal Match Hint to Selectors.
By the Pilot.
In Clifford Britton Everton have a future England international half back. It would not surprise me to find him chosen to play against Scotland at Hampton Park on April 1. His form this season has been amazing and against Arsenal at Goodison Park on Saturday, in a game, which was drawn 1-1, Britton outshone even the very little atom, Alex James. James was the winder player in the first half, but faded out later. Britton was consistently brilliant throughout the game, never making the slightest mistake, feeding with consummate skill, swimming with coolness, and manipulating the ball as neatly as any man. He shoed the almost perfect display of intermiatary work. Britton had a curious experience at Goodison Park. When he came from Bristol Rovers as the first man under the Britton-Ronald Dix agreement, he impressed as a boy with distinct football ability. He had to content himself with a place in the reserves, but during the Blues' time in the second Division, he made occasional appearances, always doing well, but conveying a mistaken impression that he could not stay 90 minutes of fast, strenuous football.
Perfect Display.
No doubt his sparse build prompted the idea, but he gave it the lie when gained his place this season on September 17, when he helped Everton defeat Manchester City. His football since has been a revelation. It was the Britton-White-Thomson, which held the Arsenal scoring down, and helped their own forwards to maintain the balance of play against the League Leaders. Everton opened in splendid fashion and took a goal through Stein in 17 minutes, but James was a master mind for Arsenal and they gave the Everton defence a rare gruelling right up to the interval when Coleman equaliser. Arsenal did the same in the early parts of the second half, but Everton halfbacks secured a grip on the Arsenal and for the last half hour only determined defensive work saved the visitors from a defeat they should have gained. Twice Everton struck the woodwork and once Male kicked off the line with Moss already beaten.
A Classic Game.
The game was a classic between two good sides. The standard of football was high, and the speed throughout was striking. The failure was in Everton's finishing, more applied in particular to the attackers. Stein once again failed to centre the ball well in crossing, through his great work in the field, and Geldard could not secure the measure of John and Cope so that his centring was faulty. The inside men did not shoot as well as they can, but Dean was an inspiring centre while Johnson and Dunn proved god schemers. And a word for Cook. This player is definelty striking the form, which convinced Everton to secure him. He was splendid in this game, with the way that Bastin did practically nothing, with Cresswell, Cook made a fine defence and well backed up by Sagar. The official attendance was 56,872 including shareholders and season ticket holders.

EVERTON UNCHANGED
February 8 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton are in a happier position, for with the exception that Williams of course is still absent, the team will be at full strength, the players who drew with the Arsenal being chosen. The team is Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein.
Central league Game at Goodison Park.
The Everton Reserves side have an attractive Central league engagement this afternoon at Goodison Park, where Manchester City are the visitors. The Everton team will be: - Coggins; Common, Bocking; Mercer, Clark, Archer; Critchley, Fryer, Stevens, Watson, Turner. The kick off is at 3.15.

STEEL'S 50 TH LEAGUE GAME FOR LIVERPOOL
February 8 1933. Evening Express.
Return Battle with Everton on Saturday.
Scott & Morrison Resume For Reds.
By Ijay.
When Steel, the Liverpool right full-back, steps on to the Anfield ground on Saturday, in the return “Derby” game against Everton, it will be his 50 th league appearance for his club. Steel came to Liverpool on trial from St. Johnstone in the close season of 1931, but did not play his first league match until December 17 of the same year –against Derby County at Anfield. Saturday's game will mark the 64 th meeting of the clubs and as regards the clashes at Anfield, Everton holding an advantage of 14 victories to seven. When the clubs met at Goodison Park on October 1 last, Everton won 3-1.
Scott and Morrison Fit.
Everton make no changes from the eleven which drew with the Arsenal while the Reds bring back Scott and Morrison in place of Riley and Savage. Scott and Morrison have now recovered from flu, and have been pronounced fit. Liverpool will include three players who are taking part in their first “Derby” –Taylor, Roberts, and Hanson, and Everton will also have two débutantes in these games in Cook and Geldard. There is every prospect of the match being one of the greatest between the sides. Liverpool will field what is probably the youngest forward line that has ever represented the club while Everton will play their full cup team, and the strongest side at the club's disposal. It is unfortunate that the Reds should be unable to place their strongest eleven in the field, but it has been decided that Hodgson, Bruton, Gunson and McDougall are still unfit. McDougall may be absent some time owing to a severe thigh injury.
The “Key” Man.
However, the deputies are showing grand form, and if McPherson can repeat the display at Bolton the half back line should be as solid as ever. Bradshaw will again be the “key” man. If he can hold Dean, the Reds have a wonderful chance of winning their first “Derby” match for six years. There must be no gap in the centre of the field. The Liverpool forwards are quick and clever, and will trouble the Everton defence. Barton continues to show the fine shooting from he demonstrated against the Austrian tourists. The Reds' last point in these games was gained on January 4, 1930, when six goals were shared at Goodison Park. Liverpool: - Scott; Steel, Done; Morrison, Bradshaw, McPherson; Taylor, Wright, Barton, Roberts, Hanson. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean Johnson Stein.

“LETS ALL SING”
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 08 February 1933
The feeling that Everton are going to Wembley is gaining ground not only in this city, but elsewhere, where they are beginning to realize that since Christmas, Everton have got into a mood and a stride that will take a lot of stopping. As I said at the beginning of the season it is absurd to think that this city has but one final tie victory in the whole its football center, and that we have been to the final issue fairly often However. Everton reckon they will repair this omission, and that they will not let their supporters down as they did two years ago, when that extraordinary match was played semis West Bromwich club, at Old Trafford--a real football tragedy, for Everton were so far in front on football talent for half-an-hour that the game should have been well won by that time. Afterwards, make no mistake about it, West Bromwich got on top and were worthy victors. Everton have been smarting ever since, about having got so far, and then in effect pitched the chance of appearing' at Wembley right away. I was listening to Jack White and his band the other night, and find they bring their programme up-to-date, at a moment's notice, by extempore work. They saw Dean enter the building and straight away played to the tune of " Tipperary" the following words;-
It’s a long way to dear old Wembley.
It’s a long way to go.
It’s a long way to dear old Wembley.
With the greatest team we know.
Good-bye “Leeds United”
Farewell all the rest.
It’s a long, long way to dear old Wembley,
But we’ll be right there.

EVERTOR'S CUP-TIE DEMANDS
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 08 February 1933
Everton F.C. secretary, Mr. McIntosh, announces that, owing to the insistent demands for Cup-tie tickets for the game with Leeds, and all ticket, having been sold, the directors have decided to book the remaining four blocks on the Goodison-road side at 3s 6d. Everton go to Buxton on Sunday, the first team and Bocking, Williams, Archer, and Critchley making up the Party. Everton make no change from their "Customary side" for the meeting with Liverpool, and Liverpool play the side that surprised Bolton last Saturday.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 MANCHESTER CITY RESERVES 1
February 9 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central League (Game 28)
Better finishing by the forward gained Everton Reserves a 3-1 victory over Manchester City Reserves at Goodison Park yesterday. For a Central league game there was an excellent gate, and the spectators were rewarded with play that at times, reached a high order, Everton won deservedly. They showed the better ball control and the forwards, of whom Stevens, Critchley and Fryer were the pick off their movement more successfully than the City forwards, who had Race the ex-Liverpool player, at outside right. Watson and Stevens netted before the interval, after which City reduced the margin with a debatable goal. The referee Mr. G. Mayo (Burnley) said the ball was over the goalline following a melee, but Everton contested the point and would not restart play for several minutes. Syme was credited with the point which Common made a vain effort to save. Stevens got a third goal and was temporarily knocked out in making it. Everton won comfortably. Manchester City had their two Scottish recruits Herd and McLuckie in the side and both did well, McLuckie being the best half-back on the field, Coggins kept a good for Everton. Everton: - Coggins, goal; Common and Bocking, backs; Mercer, Clark, and Archer half-backs; Critchley, Fryer, Stevens, Watson, and Turner, forwards. Manchester City: - Nicholls, goal; Cann and Barraett, backs; J. Percival, Gregory, and McLuckie, half-backs; Race, Herd, Syme, Comuk, and Payne, forwards.

A STAND AGAINST OVERCROWDING
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 09 February 1933
E. W.. of Broadgreen, writes: “I protest against the excess numbers admitted to the stand behind the goal at Everton v. Arsenal match. It is not right that, a club like Everton should take the money off spectators who expect to have a seat and view the match in comfort, but I must say the state of affairs last Saturday was beyond description. I was admitted to the stand behind the goal at 2.45 and on arrival there found chaos. In the first two sections from the Twickenham stand side there must have been over 200 people standing in the gangways and at the back of the stand, which I say could have been avoided. Everton should have known how many spectators had gone through the turnstiles, and obviously the gates should have been closed. Why not have officials in the stands marshal the crowd? When a spectator pays his 2s he expects a seat and should have one. I am told similar conditions prevailed on the Twickenham stand.
A HIT FOR SIX?
Mr. A. Johnson of St. Michael's. says:  I have read two Saturday papers, four Sunday and three Monday papers, all hearing accounts of Everton v. Arsenal. What strikes me forcibly as a spectator at the match is this: Why do not the Scribes and Pharisees of the Press give the opposing team some credit of playing a good game?   One would think on reading some of the accounts that Everton were fortunate at gaining a point, instead of the boot being on the other foot. Is it a scarcity of knowledge of the game or is it a case of pandering to the "seats of the mighty?" Could you, sir, sitting up in the Press box tell me the number of occasions that Roberts, Arsenal's centre half, placed his hand on the small of Dean's' and pushed? On another occasion Referee Crewe gave a corner kick against Everton’s right back, when the ball was previously sent over the line by an Arsenal forward. I was right on the spot and so was the referee, and I was always told that where a doubt existed that the defence should receive the benefit of that doubt. Frankly, it struck me that a referee must not give a "free kick" against the "Arsenal" unless it was a palpable ease, and the referee who gave a "penalty" against the Arsenal at Walsall deserves a monument. I could quote other instances but perhaps the least said the better. At any rate the Press should treat each team alike and give as fair a criticism as possible.

A SINGLE GAME WITH A DOUBLE “DOUBLE” IN IT.
February 10 1933. Evening Express.
Everton's Chance in Liverpool “Derby.”
By Ijay.
If Everton beat Liverpool at Anfield tomorrow, they will record their first double of the season, and at the same time the Reds will lose the distinction of not having lost twice to one club this season. Everton won 3-1 when the teams met at Goodison Park on October 1. They are in the happy position of being able to put their full cup eleven in the field. The Reds, on the other hand, have had to make many alterations during the past two weeks owing to illness and injury, and since they selected their side Done's name has been added to the list of absentees. This means that their casualty list includes such prominent players as Hodgson, Bruton, Gunson, McDougall and Done –a severe handicap to any club. However, Jackson had been freed from his studies for this match, and this means that the defence will still be strong.
Blues' Defensive Strength.
It seems to me to be a question of whether the young Liverpool forwards cam make any impression on the clever Everton defence. Cook is playing well now, while Britton is regarded as one of the finest right half-backs in the game. Their defensive tactics will be a great test of strength for the young left wing pair –Roberts and Hanson –on whom so much depends. Speed will be a big factor, and the Liverpool line was fast at Burnden Park, where the home defence was beaten frequently. A repetition of this form will certainly enhance Liverpool's chances, especially as Wright will be properly fit tomorrow. The Liverpool defence will have to be at their best to hold Dean and his colleagues, and Bradshaw will have to keep a careful eye on the England centre. Dean always does well in these “Derby” games and his three goals in the corresponding game last season will not to be forgotten for a long time. On the other hand, Barton may once again show that he is Liverpool's best leader, and White will be sure of having plenty of chasing. It will be a day when the cool head will prevail, and I anticipate that a great crowd will see a great game. Liverpool: - Scott; Jackson, Steel; Morrison, Bradshaw, McPherson; Taylor, Wright, Barton, Roberts, Hanson. Everton: - Sagar; Cook, Cresswell, Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein
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BIG EVERTON TOUR ?
Liverpool Echo - Friday 10 February 1933
INVITATION TO PLAY IN SOUTH AMERICAN REPUBLICS
Negotiations are in progress for a tour, by the Everton Football Club, of Spain and a number of the South American Republics, including Panama, Peru, Chile, and Cuba, starting at the end of the present football season, and concluding about the middle of July. The idea is that the party should include practically all the First Division side, including "Dixie" Dean, and leave Liverpool on the S.S. Orduna early in May. They would play matches at different seaports in Spain, Lima (Peru), Valparaiso (Chile), and Santiago (Chile). where they will meet an Argentine team. . On the return voyage they will play return matches. At Lima the Everton team would play in the huge Stadium which was presented to the city by the British colony there on the occasion of the first centenary on the independence of Peru, where up to the present only Chilean, Argentinian, and Uruguayan teams have played. The Echo understands that the tour would be financed by Mr. Reginald Gubbins, nephew of the late President Leguia, who is a well-known business man and sportsman, and who presents a cup annually for competition at a football match played between the Peruvian Army and Navy. Mr. Gubbins, who is at present making his home in Liverpool, told the Echo, to-day, that his idea in financing the tour was not as a money-making proposition, but in order to promote and cultivate good relations between Britain and the South American Republics. I am hoping." he said, "to make this an annual event, asking different football teams each year to make the tour." Mr. W. C. Cuff, the Everton chairman, told the Echo that the club had received an offer from Mr. Gubbing, but so many difficulties had presented themselves that the matter had not yet been considered fully enough. "The greatest difficulty about the tour," he said,” is in relation to the length of time it would entail. The team would not return to Liverpool until about July 24." Asked whether the F.A. were likely to make any objection to the tour, Mr. Cuff replied: 'Not the slightest."

LIVERPOOL F.C., IN THEIR BEST MOOD
Liverpool Echo - Friday 10 February 1933
EVERTON BELIEVE IN DOUBLING UP
Bee's Notes
Most fascinating series, this meeting of Everton and Liverpool. A year ago Liverpool, all against the League form, beat Everton in the Cup-tie at Goodison Park. (Lest we forget let us remind ourselves that the end of this game found Bradshaw and the crowd patting James Jackson on the back). This season Everton are in the Cup and Liverpool, on some form, look to be sure for Everton's doubling-up process, till we remember it is a meeting of the  local " Derby " sides and that Liverpool are always set for this game in a manner that defies anyone's anticipation.
Everybody was prepared for a hiding at Bolton. Liverpool answered them with a draw there and led near the finish. So like Liverpool. They had their boys' train playing, with David Wright and Riley helping to stiffen the eleven that has had so little experience of any first-class football —if we except the half back division. Liverpool are capable of drawing from their youths' endeavour that is not only enterprise and work, but also some measure of ability. The way their left flank,  Hanson and Roberts, has played has been a revelation. Roberts has always been a natural footballer, but somehow it took our clubs two years to realise this "A" team member wasn't the frail' thing he looks in mufti. Alec James is a “dwarf “in mufti! Hanson, is a leggy sort of winger, and has a shot almost as hard as that of Roberts, but Roberts uses the half-wing of the leg to get his pace, and is remarkable because he shoots before anyone expects him to; he shoots when angled and at the half-volley—for which we should be grateful. Of course, "Derby" games are apt to make juniors forget their natural style, and maybe to-morrow the Liverpool " lads" will be struggling because of the innermost mind thinking too much of names.
Bon Irvine made his debut for Everton in one of these meetings, and his story of his “feeling” makes a classic story.  The minor members of the Anfield side will have that “curious feeling” tomorrow in making a surprise packet for their neighbours, if the mood so on them.  Everton played so well in their inside forward positions last week against Arsenal that they have only to repeat this form to ensure their victory 'garnet their dearest neighbor being "doubled up." The final test of Everton before they start on their Cup task with Leeds, will he watched with great interest. The club has undoubtedly touched its high grade again, and at this moat suitable time, too. Cook after a start that is characteristic of his race, has developed speed, and his undoubted punting power is encouraging him to fall into line with the Everton confidence. When Everton were winning their only Cup-1906-their half-backs were Makepeace, Taylor, Abbott.  This year two Englishmen and a Scot are again forming “The big Three,” and I attribute the success of Everton in recent games to the abnormally good work of their wing hall-backs, Britton and Thomson, together with the solid, plugging, never-stop tactics of Tom White, who has lived down the theory that he is only a stop-gap for any berth; all along—since I saw him at Sunderland three years ago—l have suggested White is quite best-placed at centre half, and Jimmy Fay, the Players' Union secretary, seconds that motion.  Everton have the talent, their confident mood, and the belief that they can win this game, and then going to Buxton can get ready for the Leeds Cup-tie—and win that.  The spirit of the side is right; the supporters are getting ready to cheer and packing their grips for Wembley. It is a long way off, but one sees it in the distance. The last eight is the acid test. Till then the wheat is merely sifted from the chaff. And Everton need not think they can walk to victory to-morrow at Anfield. Always a trappy game to decipher, the meeting of Red and Blue leads me to forecast a victory for Everton. That's all. No trumpeting. No prizes, even if the prediction is correct. I know Liverpool FC, well enough to know that this is just the period when they are most dangerous and deadly. The position is plain. There are eleven v. eleven, just as in the Cup—Walsall v. Arsenal. The issue looks good; Liverpool ran make us look the other way. The going must be softish, and the game should be a strong battle, and no doubt those who have not played in these meetings will take it as read that Merseyside has medals for honest-to-goodness thoroughly clean method. Let us have your best, player, and your most sporting display. The gates open at 1.30.  Edge Hill Band (I.M.S).  programme at the Everton v. Liverpool match (conductor, Mr. A. Aspinwell);- Overtune, “Bohemian Girl” (Balfe); selection, “The Barber of Seville” (Rossini); pot-pourri” Musical Snapshots” (Trenshared); march, “Entry of the Gladiators” (Fucik); valse, “Roll Away, Kentucky Moon,” (Wright); two-step, “We’re All Happy” (Roy Lesler); one-step, “Here Comes Annie Lee” (Leslie).  Interval Marches;- “The Middy,” “Black Dwarf.” 
THE OVERFLOW
Everton Reserves, having no match tomorrow, the overflow fixture at Goodison Park will be the first round tie of the Lord Wavertree Cup between Everton A and Ellesmere Port Town.  Everton A;- Frostick; Jackson, Jones; Chedgzoy, Watson, Griffiths; Dutton, Birtley or Cunliffe, Labone, Fryer, and Leyfield. 
Labone is an Oulton College boy not yet 17, 5ft 10ins, and 10 stone 7lbs.  He has a wonderful record in junior football.  He has won many track prizes.   

THE “DERBY” GAME.
February 11 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Mereseyside is always thrilled by a meeting between Everton and Liverpool, and today's match from that point of view is not likely to be an exception to the rule. On paper, perhaps Everton would appear to hold the advantage, but in these games form does not always work out according to the “book” particularly where Liverpool are concerned. The Anfield club has been hit recently by injuries and illness, and they surprised their follows by taking all points from Bolton Wanderers last week with greatly weakened side. The team will not be at full strength today, but I am prepared to see the chosen representatives give Everton a hard run. The Goodison park team won the first of the season's games and Liverpool are anxious to return the compliment. Whatever the result, the customary keen and interesting match should result. Liverpool are expected to have the services of Jackson, Done being fit, while Scott and Morrison resume. The kick off is at 3.15, and the teams are: - Liverpool: - Scott; Jackson, Steel; Morrison, Bradshaw, McPherson; Taylor, Wright, Barton, Roberts, Hanson. Everton: - Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein.

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 11 February 1933
By Louis T. Kelly

LIVERPOOL'S SMASHING “DERBY” TRIUMPH
February 11 1933. Evening Express, Football Edition.
“Take-your-Chances” Forwards Break Six Year' Spell: Barton's Quartette.
Liverpool scored a smashing “Derby” triumph at Anfield today when they defeated Everton 7-4. It's Liverpool's first League victory over Everton for six years. And the champions heaviest defeat this season. Barton had a field day. He scored four goals, the others being scored by Hanson, Morrison, and Roberts. Everton's goals' were scored by Dean (2), Johnson and Stein.
By Ijay.
Liverpool Sprang a surprise on Everton in the Derby game at Anfield today. After dean had made the first blow with a goal in five minutes, Liverpool retaliated with an equaliser by Barton and followed with further goals by Barton and Morrison. Thus at the end of 36 minutes Liverpool led 3-1. A minute from the interval Johnson reduced Everton's arrears.
One minute before the game kicked off there must have been 40,000 present, and the crowds were still pouring in. Has usual the teams came out together accompaniment of great cheering. Liverpool:- Scott, goal; Steel and Jackson, backs; Morrison, Bradshaw (captain) and McPherson, half-backs; Taylor, Wright, Barton, Roberts and Hanson, forwards. Everton: - Sagar goal; Cook, and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean (captain), Johnson, and Stein, forwards. Referee Mr. E. E. Hull (Burnley). The Game.
Bradshaw won the toss for Liverpool, and the first second or two Steel just prevented Dean from netting, but Dunn ran in, and shot over the bar. Them Geldard gave McPherson the run about, but his centre was not a good one, Bradshaw nipped in to find touch.
Details unreadable, because reports in the creased of paper, start from second column.
Everton did some good work before defensive brilliantly from Barton and Taylor in attendance.
Neat intercepting between Barton and Wright resulted in Barton firing in a great shot, which Sagar cleverly pushed over the top. The corner kick was easily cleared by Cook, and Everton were at the attack again. Cook held up Barton, and at the other end Scott conceded as corner to Dean. Hanson hit the woodwork in a Liverpool raid, and the ball passed behind. Dave Wright was making a clever solo dribble through the Everton defence when he was fouled. Morrison took the free kick, and it was a good one. The ball stuck a player in its flight and beat Sagar, who was taken by surprise.
Scott in Action.
Everton made desperate attempts to reduce the arrears, and it was undoubtedly Scott who changed the running of the game by making two remarkable saves on the ground. He then made a wonderful save from Geldard, who one minute from time made one of the most glorious dribbles I have seen. Geldard sent the ball back to Johnson, who made a first time shot, giving Scott no chance of saving.
Half-time Liverpool 3, Everton 2.
The second half opened with a thrilling save by Scott from Stein, who had been allowed to go through while the Liverpool defenders were claiming for offside. Liverpool attacked and Wright shot well after Sagar had punched out from Hanson's centre. Cook appeared to handle in the penalty area, but the referee ignored Liverpool's appeal. Stein was presented with a great chance of equalising, but could do no better than force a corner from Scott. The corner was only cleared after Geldard had hit the side netting. Sagar had to pick up and clear from Barton, who twice beat Thomson without ever touching the ball. Wright had a good chance of putting Liverpool further ahead as a result of his own good play, but his shot finished up near the corner flag. Barton netted not knowing the whistle had sounded for offside, then Scott saved Johnson's first time shot. Barton was fouled by Cook when in a good position, but Bradshaw's free kick hit an Everton defender and Sagar picked up to clear.
Roberts Forces Corner.
Britton conceded a corner to hold off Roberts, but Taylor placed the flag kick behind.
Two Goal Lead Again.
Liverpool regained their two-goal lead when after 12 minutes of the second half Taylor and Barton got through while the Everton defence were appealing unnecessarily for offside. Taylor centred well, and Barton forced in the ball off Cresswell, who had tried to cover the path. There was some dispute as to the actual scorer of the goal, but after making inquiries I found it was credited to Barton. Everton replied with stern pressure, but Thomson and Geldard were wide of their mark from scoring chances. Good work by Hanson and Barton nearly brought Liverpool's fifth goal, but Barton's header found much before Taylor could reach the ball. Liverpool gave themselves a three goal lead at the end of 69 minutes, when Morrison sent the ball up the centre to Barton, who made no mistake in drawing Sagar and beating him from close range. The referee appealed to his linesman on the question of whether Barton was offside, but the linesman decided in favour of Barton. Everton were persevering, and after four corners they reduced the lead with a great header by Dean. Liverpool sprang into action and Roberts raced through to score a sixth goal for the Reds. Six minutes from the end Liverpool increased their lead to four goals when Barton scored a seventh after a bad error of judgement on Cresswell's part. Three minutes from the end Stein reduced the arrears for Everton. Liverpool's seven goals is the highest they have ever recorded in the series of Derby games. Their previous highest was five in 1922-23, and in 1925-26. The eleven goals scored today is easily the highest aggregate scored in the Derby games. This also is the first time since the war period that Everton have conceded seven goals. Final Liverpool 7 Everton 4.

LIVERPOOL 7 EVERTON 4
February 13 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Spirit of Youth Prevails.
Barton's Goals in Dashing Raid.
How Anfield Team Upset Everton.
By “Stork.”
Youth was given its chance at Anfield on Saturday, and it fully justified itself by making this “Derby” game one of the best, if not the best, of a long series. Eleven goals in a Merseyside Derby? And seven of them for Liverpool. I have never seen a more thrilling game. When Liverpool announced their team one immediately thought that Everton's experience and the big occasion, would master the youthful Liverpool side, but the Anfielders are noted for their contrariness. I saw this young forward line take a point from Bolton at Burnden Park seven days previously, and while I liked the way they played I little thought that they would prove equal to beating the more experienced Everton. However, these young men demonstrated that the big occasion was not upsetting to them. They most likely forgot the nature of the match, and had one thought in their minds, and that was to beat Everton.
Non-Stop Football.
How came this big victory to Liverpool? Seven goals against an Everton defence needs some explanation. The Liverpool forwards answered it very plainly –speed. It was nonstop football that was the day after Everton had suggested a comfortable win, for it is only a truth to tell that for fifteen minutes Everton played as if they would win, and win fairly easily. Their machine like movements had Liverpool throttled down in their own half, and when Dean scored in eight minutes, one could not help but visulise an Everton triumph. It requires an early goal, especially against foremen who were riding easily, but Liverpool had suffered this experience at Bolton and overcome it, so why not here? Considering the opportunities that Everton had during their fifteen minutes of superiority-the only occasion they were on top-they should have snapped up more goals, but they were allowed to slip by through slowness on the ball or hesitation with their shooting. Liverpool showed them how to take chances. they tried with the half chance, and when Barton's speed got the Everton defence in a tangle and out of position he scored a goal by gliding the ball over Sagar's head. That goal was the starting off point of Liverpool's goal ramp for shortly afterwards Hanson scored a simple looking goal after good work by Roberts. Hanson may have been offside. Did Sagar think so? There was something troubling the goalkeeper's mind, for he did not move an inch to save, yet he was only a yard off the ball when it sped into the net.
Fitful Everton Defence .
Liverpool were on top. They dictated the game ever after. The Everton defence became fitful. It feared the pace of the Liverpool attack, which swept through, and found openings to goal in a manner that one began to wonder if the Everton defence was quite so good as it had been made out to be. Liverpool saw that the one way to beat Cresswell and Cook was speed. Straight forward methods brought about a general breakdown in the Everton defence. a third goal was scored by Morrison. A free kick touched Cresswell in its flight and turned the ball away from Sagar.
Geldard's Run.
With the score standing Liverpool 3, Everton 1, and the interval two minutes ahead, Liverpool were in high glee. Then came a great goal. A run by Geldard, in which he twice beat Jackson, reminded me of the days of Meredith. He worked down the touch line in the style of the old master, and centred squarely. There men could have taken the chance. Johnson accepted it. Off we went again. A goal separated the two teams. The Liverpool attack was still rampant, the Everton defence still unable to cope with the pace of the game, and another goal to Taylor after Cresswell had made a gallant effort to keep the ball out put Liverpool in an almost unbeatable position. Barton scored again, and let me tell you he was not offside when the pass was made. He jumped into his stride, and when Sagar came out to meet him he neatly slipped the ball past the goalkeeper. A goal came to Dean at seventy-five minutes the Everton captain nodding a Stein corner kick beyond Scott. Liverpool, however, were not going to let the game slip from their grasp, and to make sure of victory Barton came along with a seventh goal five minutes from the end, while two minutes later Stein scored a fourth for Everton. thus ended the most thrilling contest seen between Everton and Liverpool. Admitting that speed and opportunism had carried the day for the Anfielders, there were times when they produced high-class football; quite the best round of passing was credited to their left wing. Hanson, Roberts, and McPherson and it just failed to culminate in a goal . Wright was, to my mind, the key man of the forwards, but I do not forget the delightful work of Roberts. He flicked the ball, glided it; in fact, did what he liked with it. Britton found this wing a hot one, and he had a poor game as compared with his display against the Arsenal. Barton was ever ready to thrust his way through the centre. He led his line well and shot hard. Liverpool's forward line was excellent throughout, but while giving them praise, I must not overlook the great work of Morrison, Bradshaw, and McPherson. Bradshaw mis-kicked to give Dean his first goal, but after that was usually master of his opponents. His constructional work in the first half was sound, and McPherson and Morrison gave every opportunity to their forwards.
Good Half-Backs
Bradshaw in the second half fell back, and along with Steel, Scott and Jackson did Trojan work in keeping Everton at bay. Jackson got better the longer he played, but Geldard give him a lot of anxiety and many beatings. It surprised me the way Everton neglected this Bradford youth, for he was the best forward they had given the chance. But Everton's chief weakness was in defence, Sagar was not confident. Cook and Cresswell were beaten for pace, and Britton fell below his known form, and it was pace again which beat White at centre-half, and only Thomson of the half-backs could be given any praise. Dean got two goals, and he along with Geldard, for Dunn fell away after promising well, and Johnson never rose above the ordinary, were the pick of the line, but it was a poor Everton. Liverpool once they got on top, did almost as they liked. Everton could not cope with their dashing tactics. Youth triumphed over experience. Liverpool:- Scott, goal; Steel and Jackson, backs; Morrison, Bradshaw (captain) and McPherson, half-backs; Taylor, Wright, Barton, Roberts and Hanson, forwards. Everton: - Sagar goal; Cook, and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean (captain), Johnson, and Stein, forwards. Referee Mr. E. E. Hull (Burnley).

LORD WAVERTREE CUP FIRST ROUND.
February 13 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Everton “A” 6 Ellesmere Port 0
The score in no way exaggerated Evertoin's superiority, for throughout they played with fine understanding, and had they finished off their attacking efforts with more accuracy and snap in the early stages the score would have reached double figure. Ellesmore gave a mediocre display, the forwards, and halves lacking in cohesion under sturdy, and being slow comparison to Everton's quick-more directness. Only the full backs, Wilson and Jones and Hughes (j) did well, but the Port outstanding performer was the goalkeeper Elwell, who, particularly in the first half, was responsible for a great number of praiseworthy clearance. Everton were a well balanced side. The goals scorers were Birtley (3), Dutton (2), and Griffiths. Everton:- Frostick, goal; Jackson and Jones backs; Chedgzoy, Watson, and Griffiths, half-backs; Dutton, Birtley, Labone, Fryer, and Leyfield, forwards. Ellesmere Port:- Elwell, goal; Wilson and Jones backs; Booth, F. Hughes, and Keetley, half-backs; Hughes (e), Whewell, Roberts (d), Hughes and Roberts forwards.

LIVERPOOL’S GREATEST “DERBY” VICTORY
The Liverpool Echo Monday February 13, 1933
HISTORIC HAPPENINGS
SPIRIT OF YOUTH SUCCEEDS
EFFECT UPON EVERTON’S FUTURE GAMES
Bee’s Notes
This city is having a lot of great football, and the culmination will be made known next Saturday, when Everton come from Buxton, and, we hope, forget all about the deluge of goals scored against them by their rivals, Liverpool. The effect of a savage defeat—so far as the margin is concerned— is not readily lost upon a side that had fond hopes and belief in a Cup-tie victory against Leeds, who, like Liverpool, have some youths to carry their skill to danger-point. Liverpool have never struck such a blow as this Derby Day victory. It was all-round success, combination, speed and determination that won the day against a defence that was spread-eagled. Bravo, Liverpool! Let us get this fluctuating and fine-flowing game at Anfield into its right place. I marked Taylor down on my sheet as the scorer of the goal where Cresswell made a body-line dive for the ball, and nearly carried it over in his endeavour to save the situation. Then came word that, officially, Barton was the scorer. Now we learn that the club were perplexed, and asked both Barton and Taylor who had made the goal. Barton's answer was that Taylor, had done the trick, so we have the unusual feature of Roberts, Hanson, and Taylor scoring a goal each in their first “Derby” game. Barton got three, and there are not many hat-trickers in, these games. He does not like the position of centre, and probably feels that his speed is better served on the wing. Let us get this right; Camsell does not like outside right after centre; Barton does not like centre after outside right, and it must be said that Barton was doing extremely well on the wing when the call for a pivot was most urgent. People who waited till Saturday night before expressing an opinion were glad to make a charge against me that I had tipped Everton to win on Friday. I may add that in my Open Letter to the Liverpool club I asked that they should stop juggling with improvised centre forwards and then, to be perverse, begged them to juggle with Barton, a ready-made centre forward. His goals in the game versus Rapid F C. were evidence of his talent; his goals against Chesterfield were evidence that if he would stay at centre forward and not roam he could make goals quicker than most centre forwards of note. Tom Bradshaw told me on Saturday night that the team feared a defeat because they knew how well Everton had been playing, and how their own side lacked experience if not dash allied to skill. The funniest sight I have seen—and yet why funny?—was the stately appearance of Bradshaw and his rival captain, Dean, with Hodgson on Saturday night, chaffing each ether and roaring at Jack White's improvisation. 
CAPTAIN'S OPINION
Bradshaw was a proud man with his neighbour from home, who had motored down that morning to see what sort of games we get in Liverton issues.   "The boys splendid." said Bradshaw, and "did you ever see such football as they gave us? They showed that it is not an overloading trouble if a side get, two or three against you if the forwards will go up and strike their blows. It was one of the most joyful games we have had, and the record making victory has given our players great confidence and pleasure, it was a fine sporting game, too." Dean said. " Well, it only shows you how football can go. Good luck to the winner.  We’ll pick up against Leeds in the Cup.  Tell ‘em my right is my left, and that my first goal was my right by my left foot.  And tell ‘em you’re a Liverpudlian.”  At which a Liverpool official, hearing the taunt, said, “Him!  Gracious, he’s true blue.” Well, it is a happy thing to be able to pay tribute to the Liverpool forward line on the score of skilled, thoughtful movements, and fine driving power Roberts started this Spirit of Youth.  He is the nicest type of player one could wish for.  He has no thought for haphazard football; it is always a dwelling upon the ball and the intricate working of it, and Hanson, his bosom pal,. Having been put in with all haste when Gunson went down with the flu’ has done amazingly well.  He has a shot, he has spirit and Roberts serves his purpose in the double sense of the phrase.  Barton’s goal speak for themselves.  On the right Wright did a lot of sound work, and the response from Taylor was sharp and sprightly and sparkling. The line had the same verve, as when they played against the Austrians. No wonder same one sprang a twirl gag;
Said he, 7-4-and that was only the first innings score, too! 
ONE TWICE HIS ACE
The difference in the half lines was patent. Morrison, Bradshaw, and McPherson touched a pinnacle of form that was ahead of anything they have this season. McPherson was living up to all the good things said of his half back work with the reserves, but I  fear he must coincide with his back otherwise the defender will have a trifle too touch to do. The backs and Scott did their part and took their share of the laurels. Those who marveled that Geldard should speed by James Jackson should try to remember the conditions, and the circumstances. First Geldard is half the age of ha rivals and Jackson, while always fit, could hardly be expected to be a dyer at this time of day. Jackson's final punting, together with his two clearances from the goal- line showed the wisdom of the club's decision to call lip Cambridge and ask Jackson to get relief for the day. Bravo, Liverpool! Bravo, Jackson! Bravo, Referee Hull, of Burnley, and to all the players a word of thanks for the joy they give, the thrill of the game, and the sporting way in which they took their duel. 
SOMBRE
I  think the less said about Everton the better, except that one fears the blow will lessen their Cup beliefs. Maybe that will be a blessing in disguise.   Everton certainly played after Dean's first goal if they had taken compassion no the side and could beat them at will. The defence, too, often called for offside, which wasn't offside, and then could not speed up for the subsequent tackle. All the defence was “tarred." and Cook was the more dependable of the trio. Thomson found his wing pair very hard, and, generally speaking there was a nervous strain and a lack of positional sense that cost them the big crop of goals. For the sake of the future. I propose now to indicate the run of the record book and the goal list of February 11. 1933;-
Derby County beat Everton 7-3 in 1893-4.
Sunderland beat Everton 7-3 in 1925-6
Newcastle beat Everton 7-3 in 1926-7
Liverpool beat Everton 7-4 in 1932-3
SATURDAY'S GOAL. CROP AND TIME-SHEET
Dean scored for Everton. 9 minutes.
Barton scored for Liverpool, 15 minutes.
Hanson, scored f0r Liverpool, 22 minute.
Morrison scored for Liverpool 36 minutes.
Johnson scored for Everton, 44 minutes- Liverpool 3-2
Taylor scored for Liverpool, 57 minutes
Barton scored for Liverpool, 68 minutes
Dean scored for Everton 75 minutes
Roberts scored for Liverpool 76 minutes
Barton scored for Liverpool 85 minutes
Stein scored for Everton 88 minutes
Final; Liverpool 7, Everton 4

LIVERPOOL'S BEST “DERBY” FOR YEARS.
February 13 1933. Evening Express.
Unbeatable Form Against Blues.
Tremendous Speed and Brillaint Shooting.
By Ijay.
The tremendous speed and brilliant shooting of the youthful Liverpool forward line were the chief means of the Reds defeating Everton by seven goals to four at Anfield on Saturday. On the form shown in this game Liverpool would have beaten any club in the country. One had to be at the game to realise how deadly they were and how easily they swept through the defence, Everton tried hard to stern the tide but all their varied tactics failed against relentless pressure. If ever a victory was deserved it was this one, which was all the sweeter in view of the fact that it was Liverpool's first League “Derby” win for six seasons and their highest score in the series. Such a result seemed out of the question when Dean gave Everton an early lead, but as so often happens, Liverpool gave of their best when the occasion most demanded it. Both sides deserve the greatest praise for the wonderful and clean exhibition they served up. It was a credit to the city.
Thrills Galore.
No “Derby” could have kept the crowd thrilled more often, and the fact that a goal came at an average of every eight minutes shows how great was the fare provided. From Everton's point of view I believe the defeat will teach them a lesson in readiness for their cup games against Leeds United on Saturday. Judging by this game, the defence needs a certain amount of tightening up. Cresswell played too far up the field in the hope of gaining offside decisions which did not materalise, and thus he threw a great deal of extra work on Cook who worked hard and well. White found Barton's speed too much for him, and at no period of the game could Thomson hold the Wright-Taylor wing. The Everton forwards were prone to shirk the responsibility of shooting, and Dunn had several excellent scoring opportunities. Dean worked hard, but Geldard and Johnson were the pick of the line. So far as Liverpool were concerned, there was not a weakness in the side. Roberts and Wright were brilliant schemers, who continually saw to the needs of their outside colleagues. Taylor and Hanson responded in spirited fashion and on no previous occasion have they centred with such unerring accuracy. Barton again proved that he is the man to lead the Liverpool attack, and if he continued on these lines he is going to be a great success. Bradshaw was Bradshaw at his best, I cannot give him higher praise than this. After his first error he never out a foot wrong. McPherson played as though he had both a left half back all his career, and his quick tackling did much to subdue Dunn. Morrison kept a tight hold on Stein and Johnson, while Steel and Jackson gave little away. Scott made some clever saves.

EVERTON AT BUXTON
February 14 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
It is a belief in some quarters that the winners of the Everton against Leeds United F.A. Cup Tie on Saturday, will eventually reach Wembley. With the other seven pairs in the fifth round holding similar views, a good idea is given if the open character of the struggle. The clubs have opened a week's training in high spirits, and eight stirring ties may be expected on Saturday. Everton are not willing that upheaval at Anfield to upset them, and fifteen players are preparing at Buxton for what is likely to prove a great tussle with Leeds United. Mr. Tom McIntosh is in charge of the team, and the party includes:- Sagar, Cook, Cresswell, Williams, Bocking, Britton, White, Thomson, Archer, Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein, Critchley. As usual, golf will play a prominent item in their activities, and their supporters are hoping that they will turn out on Saturday as fit as fiddles.
Leeds' Prospects.
Leeds United have a chance of making history. They have previously survived two runs of the F.A. cup competition, but the third round has always proved too much for then. Neither has met before in the competition. If Leeds hope to go though-form like they showed against Newcastle United at St. James's Park, it can be said at Leeds that on several occasions it has been clearly shown that they play much better when facing teams of a high standing. As Mr. Dick Ray, secretary-Manager said;” no team in the country is certain to beat United,” and, regarding the tie at Everton, he say: “ we have a very good chance. “ The falling away of Leeds in recent league matches can be excused, for with players like Hart, Copping, and Keetley out of the team, the United could not be expected to give of their best. These players are in training for Saturday's game, and as in previous ties, they are undergoing their usual preparation with occasional games of golf on courses near Leeds. With Keetley almost recovered from his injury –he is expected to be fit by Saturday –it is expected that Leeds will field their strongest side-namely; Potts, Milburn (g), Milburn (j), Edwards, Hart, Copping, Mahon, Hydes, Keetley, Furnell Cochran.
Everton's Sevens.
Everton's 7-4 defeat by Liverpool provided the weekend foot sensation, but it is not correct, as one paper put it, that this is the first time Everton had seven goals scored against them in the League match. Football memories are short, so it may be worth while noting that there are at least three other instances in league football that Everton have lost seven goals in a match. In each case, curiously enough, it was the same score –7-3. Thus Sunderland won 7-3 at Roker Park on October 10 1926, and Newcastle United triumphed by a similar score on March 5 1927, going back a long way, Derby County beat Everton 7-3 in September 1895. The defeat at Newcastle was in the season that Liverpool last beat Everton in a league match before Saturday's success, Liverpool won 1-0 at Anfield on February 12 1927, and had to wait until last Saturday for their next League victory over their rivals.
When Everton Lost 13-1
To go back to the early days of the Everton club, it is on record that in the 1881-82 season Bolton Wanderers beat them by 13-1, while a year earlier Great Level knocked them out of the Lancashire Cup by 8-1, after a draw at Bolton. But it has generally been Everton who have provided the goal rush, as witness their scoring feats, when they won the championship of the second division and first division's of the league in successive seasons. Before Saturday the high-test aggregate of goals, in an Everton-Liverpool match was seven, Everton winning at Goodison Park in 1904 by 5-2.

EVERTON CUP OPPONENTS
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 14 February 1933
There could be no more attractive visitors on Merseyside than Leeds United, who are due to oppose Everton in the fifth round of the F.A. Cup Competition at Goodison Park,  for without a doubt they are one of the surprise teams of the present season. The United, who were re-constructed in 1920,  were first formed as Leeds City in the early days of the present century in a district that was for many years the stronghold of Rugby football. The club, however, struggled on and did much to make Yorkshire what it is today—a keen rival to Lancashire in football, both in league membership and strength. The club soon became a power, but following the war they struck upon hard times, with the result that in 1919 the club had a "clearance" sale and ceased to exist; their fixtures in the Second Division were taken over by Port Vale. However, in 1920 the club was reconstructed under the title of Leeds United, and so successful were they that they carried off the Second Division championship after three seasons, from Bury, their record reading : p42 w21 l9 d12 f61 a35-p64.  They found the struggle to maintain a place in the higher sphere very difficult, and the first two .ea•ons yaw them hovering around the foot of the table, white the thirst season-1925-26 saw them drop to the lower division again, their cup rivals sealing their fate and saving themselves by defeating the United, at Goodison Park, by 2-0 in the last game of the season, their respective records reading:—
Everton P42 W12 L20 D10 F 64 A90 P34
Leeds U P42 W11 L23 D8 F69 A88 P30
Thus it will be seen that if Leeds had won that last game they would have saved themselves by their superior goal average over Everton, who would have been relegated in their place. The United next secured promotion in 1927-28, finishing runners up to Manchester City, and on this occasion did slightly better in the upper circle, for at the close of the following season they occupied the thirteenth position with 41 points. The following season they did still better, for they finished in the fifth place with 46 points, while at the close of that season Everton were relegated. 
THEN FADED OUT
The season 1930-31, however, proved a disastrous one for the United, for they gradually fell away and at the close dropped back to Division 2 again in company with Manchester United.  One season in that category, however, sufficed to see their return to the premier division, for they commended second place in Division 2.  Last season and gained promotion with Wolverhampton Wanderers.  So successful have they been on this third venture of First Division warfare that they are considered one of the best sides playing and are among the top half-dozen clubs in the chart.  No matter how well they have fared in league games, however, they have been gone far in the cup competition and in spite of their fast moving side they will have a very difficult task to earn even the right of a replay at the result of this, their first cup meeting, with Everton. 
Everton F.C are expecting a number of returned tickets from Leeds and they will be on sale at the ground tomorrow afternoon. 

LOOK OUT FOR SHOCKS EVERTON!
February 14 1933. Evening Express.
Leeds Are United on Electrical Treatment.
By the Pilot.
Leeds United are on the “ray” to Wembley –so they believe –but whether Dick Ray with his sun-ray can light the path that leads through Everton remains to be seen. The old song, “Which switch is the switch is the switch,, Miss, for Ipswich?” has a modern application at Elland-road. The Leeds United players are not worrying which switch will switch them to Wembley; they are simply switching on to all sorts of electrical treatment. In fact, it is a sort of “grid scheme” cup training. The players believe in volts to shock their opponents. Their only regret is that they are not playing at “ohm.” It is an education to step into Manager Dick Ray's room underneath their grandstand and see the variety of equipment used to bring about fitness. This method of training has enabled the United to earn the best “resistance” record in the First Division. they have conceded fewer goals than any other side. But, “Watt” has gone wrong with the goal-scoring switch, for there is only one team in the League to have scored fewer goals-Chelsea.
Why Go Away?
The Leeds players never go away for special training –that is, to stay away. Their prefer Elland-road. They have a special running track constructed at the ground, which permits training even in a thunderstorm. The only deviation from ordinary league training is that Dick Ray will take his boys to Pannal near Harrogate, for golf on one or two days. There you have the methods of preparation for the game with Everton. Now as to the players likely to face the Champions. First there comes the family defence –the brothers Milburn (backs) and brother-in-law Potts, the goalkeeper. Take away this family trio and you spoil the happy Leeds family. Potts is a boy who is always smiling. He has smiled ever since he got his place in the United first team when least expected. Johnson received an injury and Potts was called on at the last minute to deputise. He has never lost his place. The Milburns –from the northeast –have many critics. Some say they are rough, but truth is that they are fearless. Perhaps their only fault is an inclination to become unsettled under continued pressure; in fact, they have been known to concede penalties under stress. Still, that's human.
Hart in the Right Place.
The centerpiece of the team is Hart, with the big heart. He played for England against Austria and he is a really good constructive player who scorns the “third-back” game, though an accomplished defender. On his right is the prince of half-backs –Willis Edwards. Willies is the oldest man in the side, but plays with delightful ease, and is perhaps the best feeder in the game. Copping the left half is a young, swarthy boy, strong in the tackle and fearless. The only trouble with Leeds is their attack, which has scored fewer goals than any other in the League with the exception of Chelsea. Keetley, the top scorer, is injured, and on Saturday they tried a young leader in Fowler – a schoolboy international. He was not a success. It seems doubtful if Keetley will be fit to play, and I expect young Hydes will take over the leadership and admit O'Grady at inside right. Hydes made his Leeds debut in a cup tie. Tall, fast, and with a nice swerve, he gets plenty of goals with his red head. The wingers, Cochrane and Mahon do not score many goals themselves –they have three between them so far –but they are fast and can finish their work with remarkable accuracy. O'Grady is a schemer, but Furnees, the inside left is the star of the line.

EVERTON'S CUP TEAM
February 15 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
For their meeting with Leeds United in the Fifth round of the F.A. Cup competition, at Goodison Park, on Saturday kick off three o'clock the Everton selectors decided to make no changes in the side which was defeated at Anfield last week. Thus the side will be:- Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. All the players are fit and well, and they are expected to give the United a stiff game. The club are receiving several 5s and 3s 6d tickets from Leeds, and these along with a few others, still unsold at Goodison park will be on sale at the ground today.
What the Players do at Buxton.
Special baths which the team state benefit them considerably, brisk road walks, golf, and light ball practice on the local football ground together with squash rackets at the hotel, constitute Everton's daily training at Buxton. Dean told a reporter that the Buxton air is most bracing, and that a visit there does the team no end of good, because it breaks the monotony of their daily routine training at home. Two other reasons for Everton optimision are that they have this season only lost one match at home, and that they have never yet visited Buxton for training and lost on the Saturday after their return. They have visited Buxton now for some seasons.
Career of Leeds United.
Leeds United's Everton's cup opponents on Saturday are one of the youngest clubs in the League, having been founded in 1920, and succeeded Leeds City whose place in the second division of the league was taken by Burslem Port Vale during the 1919-20 season. Leeds United became members of the second division in the 1920-21 season, and were the champions of the section in 1923-24 gaining promotion along with Bury in the 1926-27 season, they were relegated along with West Bromwich Albion, Everton being third from the bottom of the table and only four points better off them the relegation clubs. The United were runners up to Manchester City a year later in the second Division, and so regained their place in the upper circle. But two seasons ago relegation was again their fate, for they finished above only Manchester United. Last season, however, they were runners up to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the second division, and have done well during the present campaign. They won by 3-0 at Newcastle in the third round of the cup competition, and than beat Tranmere Rovers after a good tie at Prenton.
A Fine Away Record.
They have a fine away record in league games this season, having won four and drawn five at their fourteen games to date. The United have lost only 36 goals, in twenty-eight league games fewer them any other club in the competition, but they have scored only 39, less than any club in the season, with the exception of Chelsea. Everton have scored fifty-seven goals against fifty-three, and the Goodison club has won nine and drawn four of their fourteen home league fixtures.

LEEDS CUP HISTORY
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 15 February 1933
Bee’s Notes
Everton and their supporters will note with interest that their Cup-tie opponents, Leeds United, have never advanced further than the fifth round of "F A. Cup competition, and " Dixie" Dean and his merry men will be all out to see that they do not do so on Saturday week. The team which now represents the Elland-road club is undoubtedly the best they have ever had, with a strong, resolute set of defenders who are likely to strive desperately hard to make the most of their physical advantages when they take the field at Goodison Park. One who knows something of the strong and weak points of this Leeds team ventures to suggest to the Everton forwards and half-backs that there is one thing they must strive to do, and that is launch their attacks with the ball on the ground. If they put it too much in the air they will find that the brothers Milburn, at full-back, and Hart are experts in the use of the head. Against passes which keep low they are likely to be more easily beaten. Their half backs are quick in the tackle, and Hart, their centre half, has dominated the middle of the field in most of the games this season, though he is apt to tire on a holding ground, as he did at Chelsea when he played for England against the Austrians. He has, of course, a sturdy frame to carry, and doubtless he will set himself to prevent Dean getting the sort of passes he likes best. That will give Everton their cue to see that they keep the game open and give Geldard and Stein every opportunity of preventing the Leed's defenders concentrating in their own penalty area. The Leeds forwards, in the opinion of one who follows them pretty regularly, are of much lighter' build than their defenders, and they are quick into their stride and play a direct type of attacking game. They are not likely to fail because of overelaboration, and Cresswell and his henchmen must make their plans accordingly. Hydes is the man upon whom a close guard must be kept.  He scored four of the seven goals which his side claimed in their three preceding tie, and he is also credited with ten League goals this season.   
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
When the club was known as Leeds City before the war they never succeeded in surviving the second round. Since the club was reorganised and renamed they have been dismissed in the first round by Swindon Town (season 1921-22), by Liverpool (1924-25), by Manchester City (1927-8), and by Queen's Park Rangers (1931-32). Two season's ago, after putting paid to the accounts of Huddersfield Town and Newcastle at home, they failed badly on the Exeter City ground. Indeed, prior to their first tie this season, when they beat a weakened Newcastle team. Leeds had not won a Cup-tie away from their own ground since their success at Derby in the first round of 1914-15. Moreover, Leeds have never done anything of note in Cup-ties on Lancashire soil, having been beaten at Oldham, Bolton (twice).,Liverpool, and Manchester (City), whilst the only Red Rose team they have ever knocked out of the Cup was Oldham Athletic in a replay in 1909. Bolton Wanderers once forced them to a draw there, and in 1912-13 Burnley actually visited and beat them. Everton must keep up the good work.
A LUCKLESS FOOTBALLER
Leslie Bryan, the former Everton brilliant young half-back, had his first game recently since a mishap to his knee when playing for Everton, in the local Derby, against Liverpool, three seasons ago. Bryan was playing for Behington and Bromborough, who won 5-2 against Rock Ferry Nomads, and, despite his damaged knee and lack of pace, was the cleverest on the field. Bryan,  who went to Everton from Planters four years ago, expressed the opinion that the condition of his knee would never allow him to regain his speed and that, at 23 years of age, his football career was practically over. 

NO CHANGES EVERTON
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 15 February 1933
Everton make no change in the side to meet Leeds United in the fifth round of the F.A. Cup, at Goodison Park, on Saturday: Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, and Stein.

EVERTON'S ELEVEN CUP FIGHTERS.
February 15 1933. Evening Express.
No Change for Fifth Round Tie with Leeds.
A Buxton Victory Secret.
By the Pilot.
Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein.. This is the Everton eleven that will endeavour, on Saturday, to complete a hat-trick of victories in the F.A. cup and reach the last eight of the competition. Their opponents at Goodison park-Leeds United –have yet decided in the composition of their team, Keetley still being a doubtful starter.
Banishing the “Blues.”
Meanwhile the Blues are banishing the “blues” at Buxton. They are certainly the brightest and happiest cup training side I have ever met. When Bert Wright and I arrived at Buxton we found the air keen and invigorating, and a glorious sun shining from a clear sky. Mr. Tom McIntosh took us to the Buxton Town ground, where the players were doing their training. Ted Sagar took my eye at once. Here was a goalkeeper, doing lap after lap and sprinting like a Powderfall runner. Yet they say that goalkeepers do not train. He worked as hard as anyone, and Mr. “Mac” told me that Sagar” takes his leisure” by a walk of seven miles to Solomon's Temple and then back. Sagar is so keen on this walk, that today Mr. “Mac” is taking the entire team up there for road-work. It was a treat to see Ben Williams out training. Ben did not do sprinting, but was walking around the ground, as he termed it,” heel and toe.” He first rolled his trousers up to his ankles and then right up to his knee in order to give him more freedom. His trousers then reminded me of the improvised plusfours. When he caught sight of a ball he could not resist the temptation to kick, and he did so with his left leg –the one on which the operation was performed. It stood the test. Dixie Dean then induced Ben to go in goal while Dean, Johnson, Bocking and Critchley forced in shot after shot from point-blank range. “That's the way to give him confidence,” said Trainer Harry Cooke, as a mighty drive flashed over Ben's shoulder. Then a fearless snapshot hunter ventured on the field right in the range of the shooting intent on securing a snap of Williams, who, he was told was Sagar. He got his snap, although footballs were flying around him and almost taking his bowler hat away. Next he asked Dixie Dean, where was the famous centre forward as he wanted a snap of him. “Oh,” replied Dixie, “he's still up at the hotel.” And the photographer believed him! I had an opportunity of solving the Everton puzzle. I cannot give you the solution, but I want you to watch for it on Saturday. Keep your eye open, and you will learn Everton's new secret. Dunn, Britton and Geldard held a conference with Trainer Cooke away in a corner and the result of their deliberations will be revealed in the game itself. Believe me, it is good.
Special Baths.
After the training the players went for their special baths, and after lunch we heard the famous “Goodison Choir” led by Skipper Dean, to the harmonium accompaniment of Bert Wright who, with me, had suffered a heavy billiards defeat at the hands of Dean and Cook. Then for the famous goal match between Johnson and Critchley, and Stein and Britton. Away up to the links, where we joined the gallery comprising Dean, Williams, Bocking, and White. I knew something was in the wind. Tommy White waited near a green, while Dean stood with the players at the tee. There was a whistle, and as the balls fell on the green White quickly picked them up. It ended the game. Johnson's golf shoes started the other golfers. He has worm them so long that he could easily get both feet in one. Still, it helps him to maintain balance and cover the ground quickly. The four players say they will finish their game before the week is out, but Dixie and company will have to be placed in chains first. Yes, Buxton air is a wonderful tonic, and a tonic, which might easily give them the lead over Leeds.

LEEDS CUP TEAM DOUBT.
February 16 1933. Evening Express.
Keetley's Injury Holds Up Selection.
Everton Reaching Peak Fitness.
By the Pilot.
Leeds United will not select their team to oppose Everton in the F.A. cup fifth round tie at Goodison Park on Saturday until tomorrow. Mr. Dick Ray, the United manager, told me today that it has been necessary to delay the selection owing to the existing doubt regarding the fitness of Keetley, the clever centre forward, who was injured in the Tranmere Rovers match at Prenton Park. “Keetley has made slow progress” said Mr. Ray, “but we are holding out hopes that he will be ready to line up on Saturday. “Keetley is the only doubtful starter.” The United team will travel to Liverpool on Saturday morning, and a large contingent of supporters will be headed by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, who is one of their most ardent followers.
“All's Well” at Buxton.
Meanwhile “All's well” with Everton at Buxton. The players enjoyed a brisk country walk yesterday and today again did running and ball practice on the ground of the Buxton club. Afterwards they went for special mineral baths, in which no player is allowed to remain for more than five minutes, and later played golf. The players will conclude their serious training with more ball practice tomorrow morning, and then it will be a case of resting until they return to Liverpool on Saturday morning.
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EX-EVERTON FORWARD GOING SOUTH
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 16 February 1933
It is believed that Charlton will this day sign a new outside-right-Monty Wilkinson, of Blackpool and ex-Everton in their choice.  (says Bees).

EVERTON MUST “TAKE COVER”
Liverpool Echo - Friday 17 February 1933
DEFENCE NEEDS
Bee’s Notes
Cup Day; clubs fighting for a position in the last eight' Everton became favourites for the trophy in a night, when stars that were expected to twinkle were put out. In the meantime there was the piercing of Everton's defence, —seven times. And so tomorrow's issue at Goodison Park has become even again, a combination of fear and hope has invaded the Goodison Park hearts., and all the world will be watching the results—and Everton's defensive tactics to-morrow, because, take it from me, their rearguard took up poor positions last week. Everton defence cannot go into the Cup-tie without serious consideration of their moves. They must cover-up. There were times when one back was near a touchline and the other back was near the opposite touchline. It so happened that this was one of the days when White decided to attack, and when the pivot goes up far to the attacking line of his own side, and the opposition attack is able to go through a defence spread-eagled, then goals must come. As when Crystal Palace beat Everton at Goodison Park, In a Cup-tie--" every time the opposing side went down the field they scored.  That is an exaggeration of fact, but the underlying principle is there, and so it was in the game at Anfield. We are not holding an Anfield Inquest, but must refer to that game because it had to affect Everton, otherwise their chance to-morrow against a similar type of forward line-fast, young, dashing, and daring—would be nil.
TRYING TIMES
Fortunately we all know that cup form is totally different from league form. In addition, Everton were playing a " Derby " game, and that sort of form has generally proved uncertain, it not unreliable. To say, as some cranks have said, that Everton were not trying in view of the Cup-tie is to talk hair-brained fashion. They, like other professional teams, are not yet playing without payment. They are professionals. Them was talent money on this game—but there was more; THERE WAS THE DESIRE TO BEAT LOCAL RIVALS KNOWING THAT FAILURE WOULD LEAD TO INTERMINABLE CHAFF I The Joy of a victory rives Liverpool would be two-fold. As it was Barton rang up Everton's telephone number, which a wag says is now " Anfield 7-4—and sorrrrrry you've been trrrroubled."
LEEDS' STYLE
There are mystery talks of a secret plan of campaign in the Everton camp. Every club has its secret; they all go into a game with a pre-conceived notion that is generally forgotten within ten minutes! There is no secret about Leeds United. They have proved the most astounding team of the season. No one fancied them; at home their own supporters began to shrink from the first division matches because the club did not win at home, whereas they won away. It is not long since that Leeds were borrowing fivers from their supporters. Even to-day the interest in their club is each that they have sent , back hundreds of tickets marked " Not required " Yet Leeds has knocked out Newcastle United (away) and Tranmrre (at the second time of asking), and the side has beaten Arsenal (away) in League issue.  That may not strike the Goodison people as very striking form, but some parts of it are unbeatable and undeniable.  The way Leeds played at Anfield is sufficient to indicate to us that they are the type of side that goes out to the ball, makes tackles with speed and without ceremony, and has a youthful lot of stern players who can make the best of plans go astray through sheer pace.   At long last one newspaper purveyor (Mr. Ivan Sharpe) has tipped the winner of this tie thus: " Everton or Leeds." That is the surest, safest and most sensible way to deal with a match of this character. No one can imagine how the game will go: its evenness is so patent to all save the extreme partisans. I join with Mr. Sharpe in a suggestion that this week we can say " Everton or Leeds," but I am taking these sides to make up the last eight: — Sunderland Everton, Middleborough, Manchester City, Derby County, Burnley, Luton, and West Ham
It is a cup round full of football meat, and may easily be more startling than the opening round. Everton have got the cup feeling in their bones; the players are full of enthusiasm and confidence--they have sensibly "forgotten" all about last week's blow. The ground is in perfect condition. I went there yesterday, and was delighted to see such excellent turf, but I have never seen a cleaner ground—the accommodation portion was a study; clean in every part, and I pictured the ghosts of Saturday night making their haul of papers, etc. strewn by spectators during the game -and perhaps a few stray hats that have been thrown to the heavens in sheer delight at —? Which team's success? Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein.  Leeds not yet chosen. 

EVERTON FIT AND WELL
Liverpool Echo - Friday 17 February 1933
CHERRY OUTLOOK FOR CUP TIE TOMORROW
In an Interview, this morning, Mr. Tom McIntosh said: "The Everton team are at and well for the Cup-tie, to-morrow. There is no shadow of a doubtful starter. They will arrive at 12.40 into Central Station, on Saturday, and if the Blackpool and Everton Cup-ties have a definite result, Everton will play their League match at Blackpool, on Wednesday. In any case, the Central League match between Everton and Blackpool Reserves will take place at Goodison Park, on Wednesday. Everton announce that there are 300 seats returned from Leeds to be sold between now and 1 p.m. Saturday. Application should be made at the office at Goodison. Ticket-holders are asked to be in their seats as early as possible. The goal double-decker will be available. Pay at the turnstiles.

CAN EVERTON DO IT?
February 18 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
And so all clubs face the task today with hope, and sixteen determined sides, will take the field. Locally were are promised one of the “tit bits” of the round in the meeting of Everton and Leeds United at Goodison Park. The champions are among the favourites, and I hope that this time they will not fail as on previous occasions, when they appeared to have a tie in their grasp. Despite the upheaval at Anfield last week I do not expect Everton to fail, but they must be at the top of their form to penetrate the powerful defence, of the Yorkshire club, while Cresswell and his colleagues must necessarily be on their guard against similar swift marry raiders as these of Anfield. Everton have not yet tested the Leeds United defence, in League games this season, so that they have something new to face. The brothers Milburn are most dour backs. The League champions will field the side that lost last week, while Leeds United hope that their injured members, notably Keetley will be fir. Everton have been preparing at Buxton while Leeds have relied on home training. It should be a great game, and Everton with ground advantage, ought to come out on top. The kick off is at 3 o'clock, and the following are the teams. Everton;- Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. Leeds United:- (probable) Potts; Milburn (g), Milburn (j); Edwards, Hart, Copping; Mahon, Hyder, Keetley, Furness, Cochrane.

EVERTON IN LAST CUP EIGHT.
February 18 1933. Evening Express Football Edition.
Leeds Outplayed after Shaky Start: Dean and Stein do the Trick.
Everton entered the last eight in the F.A. Cup by defeating Leeds United 2-0 at Goodison Park today. Dean, after 38 minutes, and Stein, after 75 minutes were the scorers. The official attendance was 58,000 and the receipts amounted to £4,300.
By the Pilot.
Everton played the eleven which had carried them though the two previous matches and the United were presented by the side which won at Tranmere with the exception that Duggan appeared at outside right for Mahon. Everton journeyed back from Buxton today. The weather was ideal for football and the underfoot conditions presented fast football. Everton:- Sagar, goal; Cook and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean (captain), Johnson and Stein, forwards. Leeds United:- Potts, goal; Milburn (g) and Milburn (j), backs; Edwards, Hart (captain) and Copping, half-backs; Duggan, Hydes, Keetley, Furness, and Cochrane, forwards. Referee Mr. W. Harper (Stourbridge).
The Game.
There was a strong wind blowing towards the goal double Decker. Hart won the advantage of this by winning, but the United had to face the shinning sun. Everton were the first to show up trying to offer Dean an opening Dixie was crowded out. There was a series of throws in by Leeds, which led to determined Leeds forwards. These, however , failed to go further than the penalty line.
A Thrill.
There was a great thrill when Thomson and Cresswell hesitated and Duggan bore pass Cresswell and middle the ball, and Sagar dived out to saved with tremendous excitement. Sagar beat the ball down two Leeds forwards tried to profit but Cresswell was there with as lusty kick to touch. . The wind was a great factor, and Everton could do nothing against it. Leeds swerved inwards, and with a swift foot shot forced Sagar to punch the ball up. The ball was passing over his head into the net when Sagar turned around and cleared away in brilliant style. The ball hovered dangerously near the goal and after Sagar had twice beaten the ball into the air, a foul came to the rescue to a much-harassed Everton, who failing in their endeavour to calculated against the wind. At last an Everton attack, after a space of 10 minutes, but Stein made the mistake of trying to shoot when he had a better chance of centring to pave the way for a Dean header. This enabled Gledard to gain the first corner but nothing came of this. After 13 minutes before Potts had a to handle. This was a long bouncing ball from Britton and it presented difficulty. Everton could not clear against the wind and Cochrane ran in to shoot high and wide. Geldard won another corner, and from this Johnson turned in a splendid shot, and Potts saved in fine style. Everton were gradually improving, up to now the football of both sides suffered because of the conditions. Leeds were cool and collected under their disposing of two tricky centres and delightful ease before Britton trying to dribble through on his own, took too many extra steps and was beaten.
Cochrane Handles.
Cochrane pulled down Hart's pass with his hands, but the move had been stop long before he ran on to place it into the net. Everton were slow in clearing, and Duggan was able to shoot. White headed the ball away for a corner. Lately have I seen so many throw-ins during a match. The wind was to strong for this. Everton had the chance of a lift time in the next minute. Dean outwitted the defence with a quick feint and burst in, then square passed, so that player had only to cut in and shoot.
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Everton were often finding the defence of the Milburn brothers wide open, and they were playing the right game by exploiting the extreme wingers on every possible occasion. On the interval the United forced a corner and in clearing White was injured. He was receiving attention when the whistle
Blew.
Half-time Everton 1, Leeds United 0
It had been hard plugging football, thrilling in its way, but rather lacking in the finer points probably because of the high wind. Everton had opened poorly and it seemed as if the swift moving Leeds forwards would worry them out of the Cup. The longer the game went on, however, the better Everton played. Everton resumed by swinging the ball about, and Potts had to come out to beat down Stein's centre. The usually so safe Leeds defence was often becoming upset by the quick moving Everton forwards, who controlled the ball exceedingly well, but made the mistake of attempting an extra pass ere shooting. Stein was proving an excellent Everton raider, beating Milburn (g) in every duel.
Dean's Perfect Pass.
Another perfect head-pass, by Dean put clean through, but the winger, instead of taking the ball first time, tried to make doubly sure, and had to be content with a corner. Leeds were almost continually on the defence, Everton's football being fast and accurate. Leeds could do nothing against an Everton who had improved 100 per cent. Since those opening moments, but now Cochrane who had been cautioned for a foul on cook broke through, only to meet an Everton barrier that brooked no argument. On the run of play Everton should have been well ahead by now. Then a mighty thrill in Everton's goalmouth. The United were awarded a free kick for a foul by White, and this was headed in magnificently by Cochrane. Sagar touched the ball then swung around to make the save of the match while flying through the air.
Stein's Goal.
Dean turned over another header, and this time Stein took it first time, and a terrific shot crashed against Potts' knees and over the top for a corner, which brought Everton's second goal in 75 minutes, Stein netting direct from the flag kick. This was the third occasion Stein had scored direct from a corner this season. Stein made good allowance for the wind in taking the flag kick, and Potts was completely deceived by the flight of the ball. Leeds claimed Potts had been hampered, but the referee being right on the spot refused any appeal.
New Move.
The Everton right flank put their new move into operation. It constitutes an interchange of positions between Geldard and Dunn at a throw-in, and it worked well. In the closing stages Potts made a good save off Dunn's header. Full time Everton 2 Leeds United 0.

EVERTON IN THE LAST EIGHT
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 18 February 1933
DEAN AND STEIN SETTLE ISSUE
LEEDS HARD FIGHT
SAGAR’S SAVE IN VITAL PERIOD
By Bee
Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein.  Leeds United; Potts; Milburn (G), Milburn (J); Edwards, Hart, Copping; Duggan, Hydes, Keetley, Furness, Cochrane.  Referee; Mr. W.P. Harper, of Stourbridge.
Everton and Leeds met a Goodison Park before a crowd of probably 45,000.  It was not to be expected that it would be a record gate because of the league match at Anfield. The ground was hard and dry, the sun was shining, and pre-match incidents were nil, the only things to interest the waiting spectators being the mechanical music and an elongated blue balloon. Among those present were the Lord Mayors of Liverpool and Leeds, the president of the Football League (Mr. John McKenna), and Mr. Chairman Cuff had the pleasure of introducing the judged of Assize, Justices Hawke and Lawrence. By my side I noticed the signal of Northampton F.C., and the F.A, a Mr. A. J. Darnell, the only top-hat on the ground as far as I could see. Near to starting time the crowd was able to laugh and enthuse over three blue balloons which were carried by the wind around the town goal in hesitating manner, but did not enter the net. This spectators looked on the pace imparted into the balloons as indicating the big menace to this game. It was a game that might be spoiled by the pranks of the wind. I met Everton in from Buxton at 12.40, and found all of them in excellent trim, except that Ben Williams was still unfit for service. In fact I fear his trouble will be a long one.
RAPID EXCHANGES BEGIN
Leeds won the toss and Everton kicked off towards the town end with splendid lash, Stein centreing far up and always inwards for Dean, who was smothered by two men and crowded out, so that Leeds were able to return the compliment, chiefly through Hart and Edwards. The wind was definitely blowing from end to end and all favourable to Leeds in this half, although it meant Leeds were facing the glare of the sunshine. There would have been a goal and a are setback to Everton in two minutes of Sagar had not stretched himself to his uttermost length and with his finger-tips edged the ball away.  This move began with Duggan rounding Cresswell and centreing in a way that seemed to indicate the ball must produce a goal, as Sagar seemed to be just unable to connect. The Leeds left wing was all prepared to accept the header that would have seen easy work, when Sagar merely tipped the ball with his fingers. Sagar made an equally good save, or rather a double save in a minute. Hyde, shot obliquely, and Sagar again did well to touch the ball, but as it fell behind him, that is towards the vial goal line, so he turned round sharply and affected a surprise catch that no one could have possibly expected of him.
LEEDS' LIONS
Leeds had begun like lions: whether they would finish like lambs was a problem. Time alone could decide.  However relief came when Dunn made a sweeping pass to Geldard and a misplaced centre came out to Johnson, who in turn fed Stein, the Leeds defence foolishly stopping for an off-side decision that did not arrive. Stein became angled and his shot went outside, this being Everton's first real effort at attack, although a moment later Dean coolly beat three men by the soundness of his pass. Dean was the starting point of another raid on the right, in which the Leeds defence did not appear to be so mighty is renown had made them.
POTTS SAVES A GREAT SHOT
After Cochrane had shot over Everton showed their best, chiefly on the right where Geldard made a corner and the flag kick produced an extraordinary surprise shot by Johnson- high and awkward—but Potts caught the hall and saved his side from the opening goal of the day. Leeds were chiefly noteworthy for their sublime confidence in front of goal when Everton looked to be hottest in their raids. They headed to a partner, who kicked away three or four yards with a degree of complacency suggesting that they knew no Cup nerves in defence. Even making allowance for the value of the wind at their backs Leeds had been impressive, and so far Everton had none little to encourage their supporters.  However, a ball from the right was put to Dean, who stabbed beyond a full back, and, although he might have run straight in, he preferred to pass squarely to Stein. The crowd hung on every fraction of a second as Stein ran closer and closer towards the position that everyone imagined must be a goal. Leeds tried to crowd in the goal area, but Stein took so long over the gift, and eventually popped his shot outside. He had waited long enough for two or three Leeds defenders to get into his way. Thomson had the misfortune to get an accidental kick from Cresswell and then made a hook that swirled in the wind and dropped down in the Everton penalty area.
DEAN FINDS THE NET
Five minutes from the Interval there was joy among the Evertonians. They had taken the lead through Dean. The description of the goal begins with Dunn and White making their presence felt, and the ball being put across to Stein, who was unmarked and centred another full length ball where Dean "resides." This time Dean presided in the role of goal-maker. The ball came to him at convenient angle and his first endeavour was unsuccessful, but when he got the ball down from his chest to the ground he shot well out of the reach of Potts and at once ran over to congratulate Stein upon his part in the valuable goal. Stein nearly got a second a minute later, the full back kicking away, and the Leeds right wingers now waddled two easy chances. Everton played 50 per cent, better in the last ten minutes of the half, through the confidence of the goal. Yet right on half-time White saved a goal with a ball that laid him low, and Leeds making a splendid finale of the closing minute.
Half-time.—Everton 1. Leeds  United 0.
The game was resumed after the police hat deposed some spectators from a dangerous place and the Yorkshire spectators had sung “On Likia Moor Ba’At.” Cresswell  made a long punt so that Stein could be a danger, and Potts took his centre with a flying leap and a safe pair of hands. Everton had as many chances to goal in the first five minutes of the second half as Leeds had in the opening minutes of the first half. The right back of Leeds was daring when he had no right to be taking risks, and Stein, playing very well now, put across some tempting centres.
SOLID WORK BY JOHNSON
The Leeds forwards could not get going towards shooting point, and Dean, with a well-placed header, got the crowd into good humour, and narrowly failed to connect with a through pass up the middle by Britton. Johnson was doing a lot of solid work behind the forward line, and Dunn became a half back and showed pace to steal a ball from a slothful Leeds forward. Everton not only had the value of the wind in this half, but also three-parts of the field without sunshine, whereas in the first half the whole field had been covered by the sun's rays. Hart, an extremely clever commander of the ball, tired a little, yet found time to go to the outside left position to make a raid. - Leeds were now almost entirely on defence, and Dean, first towards Johnson and next towards Stein, made headers that were pictures of judgment, and in the case of Stein might have brought a shot earlier than was the case.
BRITTON CLEARS
There was one moment when Leeds could have scored if their forwards had been sharp enough to take the easy 'chance, but Britton, who, after a week's 'lapse, had come back to his brightest game, made a save with a mighty punt that turned this course of the game. G. Milburn punted with glorious accuracy and strength. Leeds went back still further, and now began to pass without sense or judgment, so that ball after ball was wasted. There was no fire in their attack, and Johnson placed Stein for a shot which was smothered out. However, play wee now of a very scrambling nature, and whereas the first half had really been excellent in view of the wind and sun, the game now turned into a degenerate tussle. Leeds got into a mess with Geldard’s cleverness, and the winger, delightfully cool. Spread-eagled the defence, till it looked as if Dean would have certainty.
SAGAR'S DECISIVE SAVE
Leeds did not look like scoring. I had no sooner said this than Leeds set up an attack and Cochrane's header appeared to the crowd, that had grown to 55,000, to be certain of scoring, with a hanging ball, when Sagar, by an extraordinary effort, cleared his lines, and became the hero of the hour. This was a save of the utmost importance, because a moment later Dean nodded one more ball towards Stein, whose shot struck Potts on the right knee. This was sheer good luck, yet out of the good luck came a goal. Time 75 minutes, and the description of it, in one word, Stein scored direct with a corner kick. Leeds were loud in their protest that their goalkeeper was seated at the back of the goal net through a charge when he had not got the ball in his possession as per law. Referee Harper was emphatic that there had been no offence, and took the view that Potts got into his sitting posture because be had been unable to keep his balance when stretching back to a ball he did not correctly gauge.  While Leeds were arguing and the referee was furious in his refusal to be badgered into an alteration of the point.  Everton went to the centre of the field with joy.  The Cup-final referee of a year ago had occasion to delay a corner kick while he spoke to the Leeds captain, Hart, about something that had been said.  Final; Everton 2, Leeds United 0.  Gate receipts 4,372 8s.  Attendance 58,073. 
There were two ambulance cases at Goodison Park to-day. Two men were taken to Stanley Hospital suffering from heart attacks, but recovered, and were able to go home after treatment at the hospital.
Advance Everton!
The club has passed to the last eight, and has beaten the Yorkshire terriers.  Sagar’s save in the first five minutes and a catch of a header at three-quarter-time kept the game safe for Everton.  Leeds were brilliant for half an hour, and then became a rushing torrent, not knowing which way it was going or producing any effect.  Dean scored five minutes from the interval, aided by Stein, Dunn, and White, and well as the Milburn brothers played, volleying with rare judgement, Everton were justifiably the victors after having weathered the gale of wind in the first half.  Stein scored the second goal after 75 minutes direct from the corner.  It could not be brilliant football after the rousing first half, but at least Everton have beaten one of stoutest challengers in the competition. 
Who’s next on turn?
CAPTAIN DEAN’S VIEW
Dean, after the match, said to “Bee”;- It was hard going, but the lads played fine football.  Leeds are a very hard team to conquer; they are fast and stern tacklers.  The Blues are full steam ahead for Wembley.  We are proud of having beaten Leeds.” 

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 18 February 1933
By Louis T. Kelly


EVERTON 2 LEEDS UNITED 0 (F.A. Cup game 135)
February 20 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Sagar's Superb Saves.
How Everton Won though.
By “Bee.”
Leeds United pass out of the Cup with the solatium of a half of the great harvest of £4,372 8s 0d. They earned this money. For half an hour of Goodison play on Saturday the near 60,000 people looked on a bright and fascinating Leeds side full of the grit of their county, quick, adaptable to the circumstances of a gale at their backs. The ball travelled far too fast for them sometimes, but they started right for the rocky road to Wembley. Then a vital thing occurred. In five minutes Sagar reached out for a ball from Hydes that seemed sure to be a goal. The crowd was gasping as Sagar, with a seeming extra effort stretched himself so far forward that he was able to touch the hem of the ball. Only trifying in his touch but sufficient to prevent the ball going to the inside left for a certain header. Sagar did more; he was the hero of this game, whatever one may say of the goals gotten by the home side. He took a slam-drive from keetley, and the pace of the shot was such that the ball cannoned up and bagan to stop behind the goalkeeper, Sagar turned round and made a spectacular catch that would have done credit to A. O. Jones, fielding in his comparable manner close to the batsman. Leeds were “caught out.” They felt aggrieved that a goalkeeper should do these things so early in a Cup-tie.
Dean's Goal.
The young boys of the forward line began to run wild! Where their combination had been excellent, and only excelled by the fine sure touch of Edwards and Hart, they now began to do silly things, even allowing for that wind's turmoil, and eventually Leeds were a goal down. It was nearing the interval when Dean scored aided by Stein, after Dunn and White had done a lot of good foraging to make an opening. Yet Leeds fought bitterly to the interval. It was all Everton in the second half, with one important exception. There was a period when a goal was not sufficient to win this game against the terriers of Yorkshire, and Cochrane, at outside left flung himself into the battle without regard to the laws, at times, but once with a fine idea of heading a goal. The crowd “saw” that ball entering the net. It seemed as if the ball was in the net, when Sagar once more surprised the crowd by making a sideways step and reaching forward again, made a catch of the ball. The visitors had lost their one great chance. Everton went right away, and when Potts had a ball strike his leg and pass for a corner, Stein took it with deadly accuracy, and the ball entered the net without a player touching it. Apparently a very good goal, even allowing that goals from corner kicks must be the result of a freakish whim of the wind, which curls the ball at unexpected angles. But Leeds had something to say on this matter. They wanted an inquiry into the reason for goalkeeper Potts lying at the back of his goal. If he had not touched the ball and himself had been touched –ever so slightly –by an Everton player than the goal was not a just one. Referee Harper was “surrounded” and harangued. He was adamant; and he would brook no interference what he had seen. Indeed he silenced the complainers with a treat of expulsion from the ground, Leeds were, perhaps, unfortunate in this matter, because the only way Potts could have reached his sitting posture was by the means suggested –a foul charge –or by his attempt to walk back and as unbalancing act that threw him over. It is hard to say. The referee has given his sanction to the goal. And that made two for Everton without response from a ragged and unsettled forward line. I think Everton cleverly and well, with a just margin, because they had to withstand the elements and a fiery opposition in the first half, and eventually played such football, altogether that warranted them taking full honours and the margin of 2. Leeds had backs of a daring character, whose big kicking was really very wonderful, because they made so few mistakes.
Clever half-backs.

At half-back Hart ran himself out as captain and as a close worker of the ball –so usual in pivots. Edwards tired after putting up for three parts of the game, a most delightful exhibition, Britton was close on his heels, too, in half back honours, and if Thomson was a shade out of the bunt early on, it must be said that he joined up with the others, just as Geldard did late in the game, by giving a rousing display where it was most needed against tough opposition with tackles that were sweeping and sometimes illegal. I though Dean played a very sound game, his heading being an object lesson. Stein delayed his shots a trifle too long, but wound up on a high note, as did Geldard, and the inside forwards did a lot of spade work to attain the happy result. White subdued Keetley and at full back Cook and Cresswell showed how false was the seven-goal deficit at Anfield a week earlier. But Sagar saved this Cup-tie for Everton. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cook and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean (captain), Johnson and Stein, forwards. Leeds United: - Potts, goal; Milburn (g) and Milburn (j), backs; Edwards, Hart (captain) and Copping, half-backs; Duggan, Hydes, Keetley, Furness, and Cochrane, forwards. Referee Mr. W. Harper (Stourbridge).

EVERTON AT HALF-WAY STAGE TO F.A.CUP SUCCESS.
February 20 1933. Evening Express.
Sagar's Part in Triumph Over Leeds.
By the Pilot.
Everton are at the half-way stage in the bid to lift the F.A. cup for the first time since 1906, when they scored their only triumph by beating Newcastle United 1-0. It is the second time in three seasons that they have reached the last eight, and on the form they displayed against Leeds United they have a real chance of success. Everton's 2-0 victory over Leeds United at Goodison Park was gained after a game of phases. For the opening 20 minutes it appeared as if the United were going to spring a surprise, for playing with half a gale of wind, they swarmed around the Blues' goal for minutes on end. It was then that Teddy Sagar paved the way to Everton's triumph. He made two saves, perfect in their execution, when everything appeared lost. In each instance he had to make a double effort, once while surrounded by four opponents. These saves marked the turning of the tide. The Everton defenders, instead of trying to volley the ball to safety adopted methodical passes along the floor, and slowly but surely the Everton attacking machine began to operate. Once that had happened there was no disputing the superiority of the Champions, who marched forward to a sound, deserving victory which might easily have been more pronounced. Leeds except for their defence, struck me as being a poor team in the second half, yet it was Sagar again who foiled their last desperate thrust when the Blues were leading by Dean's first-half goal. He made another super-save –from Cochrane's header. Everton were almost continually on the attack in the latter period, and when Stein, for the third time this season, scored direct from a corner –Potts over-balanced back into the net –it placed the seal on the victory of the Blues.
Dean The Best Forward.
Sagar was the perfect goalkeeper and Dean lacked no quality, which goes to make a methodical, astute leader. He was wholly unselfish, and the manner in which he carved out openings –often beating the entire defence with an adroit flick of the head –was superb. He was the best forward on the field. White was a splendid bulwark against the Leeds attackers. He concentrated on defence, leaving Thomson and Britton to attend to the needs of his own forwards. Both played their parts well, and Britton challenged Willis Edwards for the honours of the game's best half-back. Cook had no superior at back, even in comparison with the sure-kicking Milburns, and Cresswell was cool and neat after an uncertain opening. What I liked about Everton's defence was the incisive tackling. If one tackle failed there was always someone else ready to go straight in with another. It reduced the United attack to impotency. Stein was a swift raider though not complete in his finishing, and the same may be said of Geldard. They were finely fed by the hard-working, purposeful Dunn and Johnson.
• Everton play their re-arranged Football league match with Blackpool at Bloomfield-road, Blackpool on Wednesday.

NEARER THE GOAL OF THEIR HIGH CALLING;
Liverpool Echo - Monday 20 February 1933
WEMBLEY VISIONS;
WHAT THE CUP HAS LEFT;
Bee’s Notes
The first thing Everton players asked me when they landed in Liverpool on Saturday was—" Is it blowing hard?" Golf bags got mixed up with luggage and the swing-doors of the hotel. They dined. And then they won. And then they began to think out some more Wembley thoughts, and expressed the hope that this would be Everton's year. They searched through the lists of the remainder —I nearly said “remnants," and that would give a false impression. Two more games to be won—and then there can be a Wembley appearance, the joy of a footballer's career. Manchester City, Sunderland, two other First Division playing on Wednesday, Derby County—they took a long time to beat Aldershot —and some minnows. To-day the players are looking for a draw. There are some supposed " snips in the saucer; the Burnley, 'West Ham, and Luton measures. A word of warning. At this stage it is wise to remember the Cup is strewn with freakish results, and any club remaining has to be respected, whatever its division or status. Everton go to Blackpool on Wednesday to tackle the team that made such a strenuous fight of it at Sunderland in a snowstorm. The Goodison Club was living up to the first part of its name on Saturday. Sager notably so.
SUPPORTING GOALKEEPERS
A win of two—nought suffices. The margin was not unfair if Leeds contend the method of getting the second goal was unlawful. Potts either performed a miracle somersault or he was given that gentle heave that makes the uprising goalkeeper stretching out his hands for the ball move as if lifted bodily by a crane! Let us rather think of Sagar and his trinity of saves. Years hence they will be debating the team that beat Leeds, and trying to remember the goalkeeper's name. The game will be remembered as the game in which Sager finger-tipped a shot away in less than five minutes; then old grandpa will pipe up "Aye, but there was a better one from this strip of a lad from Doncaster; remember when Keetley shot and he punched the ball up into the air and turning round took the catch like Duckworth, but not shrieking “Owzzat " And another grey-haired veteran will clinch matters by the story of the third save, thus—" I was in a direct line with Cochrane 's header. I saw it passing into goal. I am certain I saw' it." And then Len or Bill, or was Ted his surname? " Well," as I was saying." Sagar turned sideways and kept that ball out by a stupendous moment of inspiration." They will forget to add that right away Everton scored No. 2, or the debate that led to Referee Harper being nearly “stripped " of his clothing because a goalkeeper was found in the back of the net " with no visible means of support."
GOOD UNDER THE CONDITIONS
The football was good in the elements. The wind with a team led that team to “chase “the pace of the ball, which could never be estimated. Leeds played so well for half an hour that one expected their attack to do better than fade right out. Willis Edwards, who was near coming to Liverpool F.C. five years ago, gave a delicious display of commanding football only equaled by Britton. However, you cannot carve up the Everton side in these conditions; they all did splendidly, and the full backs brought back their best defence, and their positional play kept the Leeds forwards out many times.  Thomson started moderately and wound up on a high note; so did Geldard and Dunn, and Tom Johnson did some immensely effective work to send the wingers on their journey. Geldard got some thoroughly good passes from Johnson, who latterly has not been prominent with what was one-time, his specialty.  Dean's judgment was ideal; critics marveled that he could so affect a centre or pass by making a pass with head; and White, down the middle, was necessary to combat a forward line that can be very dangerous, but here was lacking in physique and build, and found White a stumbling block. Yes, this was all-round superiority, and I'm glad Sagar was there to see it?  He saw to it that Leeds did not score.
The striking attendances in this city are worth recording. At Goodison 58,073 people, with cash vouchers for Mr. Dobbie Barker at £4,372 and at Anfield a crowd of about 15,000. It they all wrote their "True Blue" letters to me I should want a whole Echo every day for a year—and then some of the correspondence would be marked " hold over." We cannot hold over our praise for the winning Everton side, On, Everton!
In the hope of getting something definite about the Everton “secret” I got an official to give his view. It was one word, “Ridiculous." It had appeared that Everton had “a secret move that was great." And all we learned of it was in the last kick of the game when it was described as "When there is a throw-in the Everton right wing inter-change places." But another source said the secret was a far-up pass to Geldard and the other Everton forwards racing towards goal to accept the centre. I leave it to you, partner, and only mention the matter because Everton helped to win their championship honours through the "scissors pass." which was discovered in this column, and Secretary McIntosh asked: "Don't make a noise about it or our opponents will know what to expect." I am sorry to say the "scissors pass" has fallen away from use. I do hope, whether our opponents know it or not, that the inside right will vary his palms with a "sling" to the outside left, and that our inside left will resume his passes to the outside right.

LUTON TO COME TO GOODISON
Liverpool Echo - Monday 20 February 1933
Everton are being “drawn into the semi-final tie of the English Cup.”  They have been fortunate enough to get Luton at Goodison Park and this should not provide them with any qualms, even allowing for the usual remembrance of Walsall against Arsenal. 
BEE TELL EVERTON
The draw makes certain that one First division side shall be in the semi-final stage, and the strange feature of the last eight in drawing is that the two undecided matches were paired together.  The draw has turned out remarkably well again, except that all the clubs were secretly hoping that they would have Luton as their visitors.  Everton got this plum.  They have never played them before.  Liverpool engaged with them at Luton years gone by, and Luton put up a very good fight although they lost.
A WARNING NOTE
Everton have not always done well against the supposedly inferior elevens.  There was a time when they struggled against Stockport, and again Poole they found difficulties, but when the Everton club was first informed of the draw by me I used these words; “You’re at home to Luton-good-bye!” And the club felt I was hinting at their dismissal through taking the easy chance too easily!  Luton will be an attraction at Goodison Park, said Mr. Tom McIntosh, the secretary of the club.  They are a very attractive side.  We of this club have seen a good deal of them because we took Clark from them two years ago, and he helped us to win the championship-we hopped his club completes the “Cup double” We also got Turner, the winger from them.  Luton have a half-back of renown who has been watched by many clubs.  However, we are not hiding the fact that we are delighted with the draw-if for no other reason than that if we had been drawn away there would have been a blank Saturday for the Mersey football enthusiasts!  As it is, the Cup-tie will fill the bill.  Everton began away from home v. Leicester and won (Says Bee) after a charming display-their best display in the Cup rounds.  Then came the ice and a win against Bury, who had a deputy centre forward, then a win over Leeds, who had a recognized centre forward who was quite off his game.  Let Everton beware the seeming ease of this tie.  The colour scheme has fitted in beautifully.  It went this way.
Third round v Blues
Fourth round White
Fifth round-Blue
Sixth round v. Whites
LUTON’S TEAM SHEET
Luton’s team includes some well-known football names.  Mackay played for Portsmouth in the final tie-he was damaged in that game v Bolton.  Kean is the international half back well remembered as a Sheffield Wednesday and Bolton player, and Tait is the former Southport, Bolton and Manchester City raider.  Rennie, an inside forward, came from Ardrossan Rovers.  One name in the team is ominous-Alderman! Crystal Palace came to Everton years ago and smothered the locals in a Cup-tie, while Palace goalkeeper (Alderman) stood by his goal eating oranges provided by a lady from Scotland-road.  Luton’s team-Hartford; Kinghen, Mackay; Kean, McGinnigle, Fraser; Nelson, Tait, Rennie, Alderman, and Roberts.
LUTON HAVE THEIR SAY
“we are going to give Everton a good game,” said an official of the Luton club.  “I do not say we are going to win, but our men are triers, and they never know when they are beaten.  The team is full of “beans”  They did not have a hard game on Saturday, and if we do not win on Saturday week it will not be for want of trying.  “All our men work well together, and are always out to help each other.  They will play till they drop if they cannot win.  “We shall not go into any special training, but just go on as we ordinary do.  Three days a week the team plays golf on Dunstable Downs, and every man is fit and well, and will be, I hope after their League match on Saturday.  “I am delighted to hear from ‘Bee’ that he thinks we shall be facing a gate of 50,000 or more at Everton.  We will give them a game they will be glad to witness.” 

PENALTY KICK RULE ALTERED.
February 21 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Upon the recommendation of the rules revision committee of the Football Association council at their meeting in London, yesterday decided to delete the words “the field of play” from the following clauses in the penalty kick law. “A penalty kick can be awarded irrespective of the position of the ball if in the field of play at the time the offence is committed.” Another recommendation from the same committee was passed, the following paragraph from the referee's chat;- “instruction to players, when the referee has given a decision it is not allowable to question him as express disapproval by word or action. To do this is ungentlemanly conduct. See Law 13.” Law 13 reads; Players must not question a referee's decision, but accept it without remark. The Chorley F.C. were admitted to Associate member of the Football association.

EVERTY FEATURE OF EVERTON’S CUP OPPONENTS
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 21 February 1933
Bee’s Notes
Mr. Harold Wightman, the manager of the Luton Town Foothill Club, when he heard the result of the draw for the sixth round of the F.A. Cup, said: - “As we had to be drawn away we are satisfied because we are assured of a big gate, I think, and we are not yet beaten, however much the critics fancy the League champions. Had the draw been at Luton we should have felt that we had a good chance so well are the lads playing. As it is Goodison Park, we know that chance is considerably reduced. “Nevertheless, in the pass Luton have given good games to the Villa at Villa Park, Bolton Wanderers at Burnden Park, and to Bury at Gigg-lane, all since the war. On each occasion they lost only by the odd goal, and perhaps this no that difference may be eliminated. Everton, of course, is the hardest thing we have had this season, but our players, provided they can escape injury in League game, will take the field full of hope, and we shall think we have done very well indeed if we can bring Everton to Luton. "I know we shall get real good football and, though I am not inclined to boast at all. I think I can assure Liverpool of a good game. More than that I will not say. We have to meet Gillingham on Wednesday and Newport on Saturday, both away, so we are getting accustomed to playing away from home. 
KEAN ON THE JOB
Mr. Harold Wightman has had a good deal to do with the splendid success of his team in the cup-ties, while Fred Kean has been a wonderful capture, an acquisition second to none secured by Luton since the war. At the present inset he is in international form. The present stage is the furthest Luton have ever gone in the Cup competition. They have never before been in the last eight teams. In 1919-20 they were beaten at home by Liverpool in the second round by 2-0. In the following season they were beaten at home in the third round by Preston North End by 3-2.  Luton Town have never yet beaten a First Division club in a Cup-tie, but they have beaten clubs that have gone into the First Division afterwards. Luton's team will probably be the same as that which defeated Halifax, but a fortnight is far ahead, and to the eleven players that beat Halifax it is as well to add Mills.
STRONG SUPPORT
Over 1,000 supporters travelled with the team to Halifax on Saturday last, and already an excursion train to Liverpool has been arranged. This chief goal-scorers of the club in the Cup games are Tait (5). Rennie (5), Nelson, Alderson, Kean, and McGinnigle —total 14; while in League games the chief scorers are Tait (17), Hills (8), Rennie (5), Nelson (5), Alderson (4). The game at Halifax on Saturday was regarded by Luton as the easiest they here had in their five Cup-ties, and they won much more easily than the score indicates. The defence gave a good deal of trouble in the early stages of the season owing to Hodgson, the captain, and formerly of West Ham United, meeting with a severe knee injury. As a result Mr. Wightman resolved on a surprise method. He placed Mackey at left back. At first this big fellow did not seem likely to settle down, but he gradually came along, and has been a very sound defender of late. Kingham is also a strong defender, and emissaries of Everton have more than once been credited with a fancy for him. Harford is an experienced goalkeeper. The strength of the side, however, is in the middle line, where all three half-backs are exceedingly clever, particularly in support of the forwards. if the attack had been of the fame standard, Luton would not have been so lowly placed in the Third Division. However, there had been great improvement flowing the introduction of Alderson in the forward line. Alderson is a former Leeds player.
The Everton team to visit Blackpool to-morrow (Exchange Station, 12.15), is the same which defeated Leeds United:—Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, and Stein. The Reserves at Goodison Park. 3.15, and will field a strong aide: — Coggins; Common, Bocking; McClure, Gee, McPherson; Crttchley, McGourty, Stevens, Fryer, and Turner.
The Stadium directors have invited the Everton team to visit the hall on Thursday to see the Ernie Roderick- Francois Matchens (the present feather, weight champion of Belgium) fight. Roderick, by the way, defeated Packy McFarlane in two round, at Belle Vue, Manchester, last night.

KEEP AN EYE ON THE LEAGUE EVERTON.
February 21 1933. Evening Express.
More Points Needed.
A Double Chance at Blackpool.
By The Pilot.
Keep an eye on the League, Everton! The Cup is the big thing at the moment, but more League points are needed too. At the moment Everton are 11 th in the League table. They have gained 27 points from 28 matches. It appears at first glance, to be a safe position. Closer scrutiny reveals that they are only seven points ahead of Leicester City, Chelsea and Wolverhampton Wanderers –teams that are included in the last four in the competition. While making their effort to bring the Cup to Liverpool, Everton must not forget their League status. The champions will have an opportunity tomorrow or not only improving their League position but also of improving their away record. They are due to visit Blackpool at Bloomfield-road-the match should have been played last Saturday, but Cup matches caused a postponement –and here is a real opportunity for Everton to secure their third away win of the season. Everton have visited Blackpool on three occasions –two being in connection with local cup competitions. They have yet to win, the best performance being a draw in the Blackpool Hospitals Cup last season a trophy, which the blues won on the spin of a coin.
Six Home Defeats.
This season Blackpool have lost six times at home. The clubs that have won there are Arsenal, Birmingham, Newcastle United, Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday and West Bromwich Albion. They have not drawn at home, and have won eight games. Everton have a dismal away record. In 14 journeys they have a frugal balance of five points. They secured their first point by drawing at Leicester, then won at won at Newcastle and Middlesbrough. It is essential that Everton should alter this tomorrow. The Everton directors are taking no chances and have decided to field the full cup side. Blackpool will no doubt be represented, with the eleven that put up such a galliant fight at Sunderland on Saturday. Everton; - Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. Blackpool (Probable); McDonough; Grant, Everest; Watson (A), Watson (P), Crawford; Reid McClelland, Hampson, Douglas, Smailies. Everton Reserves have an interesting Central league match down for decision at Goodison Park tomorrow afternoon. This is against Blackpool Reserves. The Blues will be represented by a strong eleven, including ten players who have had first team experience. Everton Reserves; Coggins; Common, Bocking; McClure, Gee, McPherson; Critchley, McGourty, Stevens, Fryer, Turner.
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EVERTON AT BLACKPOOL.
February 22 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton go to Blackpool to play off a postponed league game, and an attractive match should result. Blackpool are now out of the Cup, and they are anxious to get away from possible danger, so that they will be all out to lower the colours of the Champions. At the same time Everton desire to improve their record, and a keen duel for the points may be looked forward too. Everton have chosen their cup side, and it is expected the same eleven will oppose Derby County on Saturday at the Park. The team is, Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. Derby County have the Arsenal as visitors, so that a treat for the Baseball ground.
Central league Game.
Everton Reserves meet Blackpool Reserves in a Central league game at Goodison Park today, and the home side will be represented by Coggins; Common, Bocking; McClure, Gee, McPherson; Critchley, McGourty, Stevens, Fryer, Turner.

EVERTON PLUMP FOR BUXTON.
February 22 1933. Evening Express.
Derbyshire Again for the Cup-Tie Training
15 Players to go on Sunday.
By the Pilot.
“Is it to be Buxton again?” This question cropped up when the subject of special training for the F.A. Cup-Tie with Luton was discussed at the weekly meeting of the Everton directors, and needless to say the answer was a unanimous “Yes.” Everton place implicit faith in Buxton as a training centre. Success has followed their three previous visits this season to the Derbyshire Spa. The Blues hope it will do more, and be the medium through which they will obtain the requisite fitness to reach Wembley. Buxton has been an Everton choice as a training camp for two years, and in all that time good fortune has never failed to follow their vista. The Derbyshire folk have taken the Everton players to their hearts, and in fact, have come to regard them as their own team. Many of them travelled to Liverpool to see Everton's Cup-ties. Having seen the Blues training they could not resist the temptation to see them play.
To Travel.
Mr. T. H. McIntosh, the Everton secretary, told me today that 15 players will travel to Buxton on Sunday and remain until the morning of the match. They are Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Williams, Bocking, Britton, White, Thomson, Gee, Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein, and Critchley. The directors have decided to make the same arrangements regarding tickets as pertained for the game with Leeds. The centre portions of the Goodison-road and Bullens-road stands will be reserved at 5s, and the end portions at 3s 6d. The goal double Decker stand will not be reserved. Tickets will be on sale from Friday next, although applications may be made by post immediately with stamped addressed envelope. These will be dealt with in rotation. For the benefit of those visiting the Everton-Derby County match on Saturday, it has been decided to sell tickets at the ground in Goodison –road –near the club office –and Bullens-road. This arrangement applies to Saturday only. Shareholders and members, in applying for tickets, are asked to mark their envelopes “shareholders” or “members.”
When Luton Wore Pink Caps!
48 Years' History of Everton's Opponents.
By a special Correspondent.
Can you imagine a football team playing in shirts of navy blue and pink and with caps to match? It seems strange in these days, but when Luton Town, Everton's next cup opponents, were first formed those are the colours they wore. The caps, without which no player was allowed to take the field, were also of the glaring blue and pink. That was 48 years ago. The club was formed by the fusion of two well-known amateur teams –Excelsior and Wanderers. Luton were the first team in the South of England to introduce professionalism. In 1890 a wage of 5s per week was accepted by one player. Three years before three players had been given benefits. Woolwich Arsenal adopted professionalism in 1891. In 1892 the Luton committee decided that every player should receive 2s 6d per week, with an extra sixpence for away games and remuneration for broken time before noon on Saturday.s. Supporters of the club tired of the blue and pink colours, so about 1893 the colours were changed to cochineal. Luton were one of the pioneers of the Southern League. That was in 1893-94, but two years later they applied for admission to the Football League. In this they were unsuccessful, but were admitted to the Football league in the following season, and remained three seasons before coming back to the Southern League. In 1911-12 they were relegated to the Second Division of the Southern league, but regained full status two seasons later. Since then they retained membership of the First Division and went over with the other southern League clubs to become associate members of the Football League and form the Third Division in 1921.

THE JOKE OF THE SEASON
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 22 February 1933
Bee’s Notes
This must be Everton’s year! Somebody has played an awful trick on the Reds.  The Sandon Hotel, Liverpool F.C., “Spiritual home,” has suddenly changed its colours to royal blue and white!  The designer must have been an Evertonian! 

DUNN PUTS EVERTON LEVEL.
February 22 1933. Evening Express.
Watson's Early Goal for Blackpool.
By the Pilot.
Everton were without Dean for their rearranged match with Blackpool at Bloomfield road, Blackpool today. He is suffering from a strained thigh muscle and his place was taken by Phil Griffiths., who was making his initial First Division match of the season. Teams: - Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cook and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White and Thomson (captain), half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Griffiths, Johnson, Stein. Blackpool: - McDonough, goal; Grant and Everest, backs; Watson (A.), Watson (P.)(captain) and Crawford half-backs; Reid, McClelland, Hampson, Douglas, and Smallies, forwards.
From Johnson's early pass Griffiths was able to follow up and rob McDonough. There was a scramble in the home goalmouth but the ball was cleared. Everton played coolly and cleverly and were just a shade quicker on the ball. L. Griffiths contributed a neat touch before Watson sent a pass down the middle for Hampson, who shot wide. The next raid by the Blues was through Geldard. The centre was returned by Stein to Johnson, whose shot went just over the top. Twice Hampson got through as the result of quick-down-the-middle thrusts, but the movements came to nothing. Griffiths had a shot turned for a corner but the referee did not award it. Then Stein burst through on the left but his centre was scrambled away.
First Goal.
After 16 minutes Blackpool took the lead against the run of the play. McClelland was breaking through when he was fouled by White and Cresswell on the edge of the penalty area. Watson (A.) took the free kick and a brilliant right foot drive swerved past Cresswell's head into the net. Sagar only half cleared from Smalies, and when the ball was returned Smailes tried to carry the ball through on his hands. He was spotted. Stein was getting the ball across nicely, and once Griffiths had a shooting chance after Dunn had beaten the defence while sitting on the ground Griffith's shot lacked power. Then a thrill W. Watson came through to crash a terrific shot against the bar with Sagar well beaten.
Everton Equalise.
Everton drew level in 34 minutes through Dunn. A close-up free kick had been cleared and the ball whisked away to the right. Griffiths got it across to Johnson. Johnson was baulked and this gave Dunn a real chance from the edge of the penalty area. A right foot drive and the teams were level. Griffiths from a through pass raced ahead to place a yard wide.
Halt-Time Blackpool 1, Everton 1
Reid had two good chances on resuming, but failed to get the ball over. Then Sagar had to come out to pick up from McClelland. Blackpool applied heavy pressure. Sagar saved Everton when Douglas shot from behind Hampson, turning a swerving shot out while at full length. (End of Report)

BLACKPOOL 2 EVERTON 1
February 23 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Everton's League Slide.
Need For More Points.
Luckless Loss at Blackpool.
By “Bee.”
Everton have got their eyes on the Cup, but they must not think their position is altogether safe for the League. The bottom clubs are rising steadily, and Everton must begin to take some points to ensure their safety of mind and position in the League before the later stages of the season arrive. Yesterday they had an excellent chance to take at least one, of not two points from a side that had been knocked out of the Cup and was not playing as well as it has done for some weeks. Blackpool were not good yesterday, and Everton after unfortunately losing a goal to a free kick drive rather far out, went on to equalise, and kept the issue at a draw till near the finish, when a most luckless bit of play by the best defender of the day cost his side dearly. Cook, the Celtic back, had been kicking extremely well, and he was outstanding for his timely clearances., his tackles, and his full length kicks. He had not done a thing wrong, and with White in his brightest vein and mood, had subdued such a centre as Hampson till that player drifted to inside position to escape the attention of these players. Attention of these players.
Fatal Misunderstanding.
Cook headed back towards a point he imagined his goalkeeper had taken up. But Sagar, naturally enough, had cried, “Right,” expecting Cook would let the simple ball pass over his head. Cook flicked the ball so ably that it was quite impossible for Sagar to catch the ball. And that's how Blackpool came to win by a score of 2-1, a score that did not represent the play, but merely gave a kind eye to the home side, who have never been so free from relegation troubles as now. They will not get a luckier point than this. And they may not play against an improvised centre-forward again. Phil Griffiths, brought in to take Dean's place owing to the famous men having a damaged thigh, was not of the physique to succeed against the Blackpool captain, Phil Watson. He could not reach the headers, he could not go beyond the defence; yet he made a really good shot against a rather erratic goalkeeper. McDonough, who brought off the one great save of the day for his side.
Dean Badly Missed.
The absence of Dean was felt with severity. The team seemed to be lost without him. The forward line at times indulged in passing bouts, but near goal there was no sting. It seemed foolish to think of a goal from a distant free kick for an infringement by Thomson, Everton's captain for the day. The defence did not seem to have “set” themselves in time for the kick. McClelland placed the free kick most carefully for A. Watson, the half-back to recall the days of his forward youth, but the ball escaped Thomson's head and Sagar made a flying leap but could not arrest the ball. Dunn's equaliser was the result of a fine longish shot, low and to the corner of the net. Johnson gave him his chance. Geldard after a bright first half, tapered off and missed some chances of showing how hard he can drive the ball.
Stein's Centres.
Dunn was best, and Stein was noticeable with some swinging centre “ to the spot marked X”-indicating Dean's usual place. At Half-back White revelled in his age; he carried the opposition and the day –and the ball. Resolute in his interventions, he also produced a shot wide where his forwards could not, and the home goalkeeper saved it or a draw must have result. Cresswell and Cook were excellent, none more than Cook. On the Blackpool side there was much pace and running about, but not a lot of cohesion. Reid did little on the right wing and his partner was below form. Hampson, was well held all day, sharp fellow though he is, and the left wing was perhaps best, Smailies being a daring winger who was always anxious to cut in. At half-back Watson's were stoppers and Crawford was consistent with Everest the best back. It was a great chance for Everton to take one point through the uncertainly of McDonough, and through the poor play of the Blackpool forwards. Everton were very shocked by the turn of the game in the way it arose, and home folk as well as Everton, felt sorry Cook should have suffered such a blow after the great game he had given. Teams: - Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cook and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White and Thomson (captain), half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Griffiths, Johnson, Stein. Blackpool: - McDonough, goal; Grant and Everest, backs; Watson (A.), Watson (P.)(captain) and Crawford half-backs; Reid, McClelland, Hampson, Douglas, and Smallies, forwards. Referee Mr. T. Casewell, Blackburn.

EVERTON RESERVES 2 BLACKPOOL RESERVES 1
February 23 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central league (Game 29)
The opening five minutes and the concluding five minutes of the game between Everton Reserves and Blackpool Reserves at Goodison park yesterday, provided three goals, two of which fell to Everton, though they did not get theirs until the majority of the crowd had given up all idea that Everton would score. Everton won 2-1, but it was not a good win, Wilkinson, gave Blackpool the lead when the ball cannoned back of him off Bocking, and the general movements of Blackpool's halves, Tuffell, Cardwell, and Benson, were so cleverly carried out, that Stevens and his inside forwards rarely got, much chance of testing Roxburgh. Five minutes from time Critchley tried a shot that looked like going wide, but Turner, rushing up, scrambled it into the net. Coming away from the kick off the ball went to Turner, and he again found the net. Gee, Bocking and Stevens were Everton's best, while apart from Blackpool's halves, Williams, and Walsell kicked splendidly . Everton: - Coggins, goal; Common, and Bocking backs; McClure, Gee, and McPherson half-backs; Critchley, McGourty, Stevens, Fryer, and Turner. Forwards.

THE CALL TO EVERTON FOR LEAGUE POINTS
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 23 February 1933
MAKING SATURDAY’S GAME URGENT AND IMPORTANT
COOK PLAYS GREAT FOOTBALL
Bee’s Notes
Spare a word for Cook, of Everton, a young man with resolute ideas with a rather strong tackle and a heartiness for play that has led him to improve every time he turned out for Everton.  Yesterday he reached his highest point; he gave a truly splendid display at Blackpool –and ended by heading the ball out of Sagar’ reach –a calamitous end to a day of deadly tackling and first-class football from the Glasgow  Celtic Man.  Everton are not badly placed in the League, but here was a chance to make their Cup excursions less trouble-some.  They could afford to smile on League games.  Their eyes are full of Cup views. They have not taken real stock of the League position. Points are needed, because the bottom dogs are beginning to bark and bite, and, while it is true some of the lower clubs have to visit Everton, we must not forget that they would be "playing for their members up" in such games, whereas Everton would be playing with an eye on the Cup and an eye on League status.  The position is not really harmful just now, but points must be gathered—and that quickly—the loss yesterday at the sporting Blackpool club makes the visit of the Cup team, Derby County, to Goodison Park on Saturday, a very important affair. There would have been satisfaction if Everton had taken their deserts from yesterday's League game—a draw was a fitting result—or would have been if Cook had not the cruel misfortune to head towards Sager and then find the ball had gone to a point Sagar could not hope to reach. It was never a great game by any means; there was a too much faultiness in attack (both sides) to make the game comforting, but at least the defences had been good—the backs were sure. The difference between the sides was noticeable in goal; Sager safe and daring, McDonough troubled to find a bouncing ball and awaiting the bounce of the ball till he got into a maze.
DEAN’S ABSENCE
The absence of Dean was felt —a serious loss. Phil Griffiths has collecting goals for the reserve side as a newly-made centre forward. Here he was pitted against a strapping captain in the other Phil (Watson). and Watson filled the pivotal bill to Griffiths' exclusion. Yet Griffith, gave McDonough the chance to make his own s truly great save of the day. Dean's damaged thigh will be right by Saturday.  Secretary McIntosh says, and while not blaming Griffiths in any way. I would that the absence of Dean is felt to a point that becomes acute—and one marvels that he has escaped absenteeism so long, spite of badly swollen ankles-- that we must be thankful for his constitution. I thought Dunn was our best forward, his goal being a good one, his help to all parts of the side being advantageous, and his scheming good. Stein swung some centres across to good effect, and Geldard. after a bright first half, faded away and seemed to have put his shot to rest—the shot he showed us at Middlesbrough would be welcome these days. No one played better than Cook and Tom White, the latter revelling in his timely tackles of the smart and hustling Hampson.  White was giving his best, and that best included a very fine shot to show the forwards that he believes all members of the front and half back line should go for goals.  Thomson, leading the eleven in the absence of the captain, was always serving his wing, and Britton gave another charming display although inclined to carry his dribble a little too far when he could have saved his legs by making a quicker pass.  The longer Cook played the better he showed up, he took up see-saw positions with the Admirable Crichton (Cresswell) and his punting was a study of lengic, and strength; yet late on he did a thing he could not be blamed for which cost him and Sagar a goal and the draw they had done so much to earn.  It was cruel luck, but Cook can go into the next game with the remembrance that it was his best display since he left Glasgow Celtic for this part of the world.  He can afford to forget the unfortunate happening-but the club cannot afford to forget the need of home wins in the League tournament.  Blackpool’s best were Everest, the two Watson’s, Smailes, and Crawford.  This was one of Blackpool’s moderate displays, and therefore Everton slipped a splendid chance to make sure.  Let them move ab amendment for the game on Saturday and all will be well.  Blackpool ‘s trainer Jimmy Stewart ex-Liverpool F.C inside forward, heard the call of a friend on the ground; it was Jack Parkinson, his old comrade of Anfield days- they had not met since 1914.  So they talked on. 

LEICESTER AT GOODISON
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 23 February 1933
Providing the Everton-Luton match is decided Everton will play Leicester City, at Goodison, on the Wednesday following their sixth round tie.

TOO MANY COOKS-
February 23 1933. Evening Express.
Error That Led to Everton's Defeat.
By the Pilot.
Too many cooks spoiled Everton's broth at Blackpool yesterday. A misunderstanding in defence caused Cook, Everton's full back, to score the winning goal for the Seasiders, and accentuate Everton's slide down the league table. One sympathizes with Cook in scoring at a time which none of the 10 forwards gave any hope of doing so. It happened this way. A High dropping centre came over from the right flank, but Cook commanded the Everton goal area. As the Ball came over, Cook shouted “Right” to Sagar intending to head the ball back to the goalkeeper. At the same time Sagar shouted “Right” and came out expecting Cook to allow the ball to run on to Sagar. Instead Cook headed the ball over the outcoming Sagar right into the corner of the net. The defeat makes Everton's position in the Football league none to rosy. I do not infer that there is any real danger of a fight against relegation at the moment, but unless points are gathered quickly there certainly will be. Everton are 11 th in the League table, with 27 points from 29 matches. This represents a lead of nine points over the bottom clubs –Middlesbrough –and seven points over Chelsea, Wolverhampton, and Leicester City. It looks safe enough on the surface, but no chances must be taken. With the exception of the Leicester Cup-tie, this was Everton's seventh successive away defeat.
Everton's Opponents.
A.H. Fabian will not be available for Derby County's match with Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday, and the place of the amateur international at inside right will be taken by Jessop. This will be the only change from the side that draw with Arsenal yesterday, the eleven being that which beat Aldershot in the cup. Derby; Kirby; Cooper, Collins; Nicholls, Barker, Keen, Crook, Jessop, Bowers, Ramage, Duncan.
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CUP-FIGHTING SIDES AT EVERTON
Liverpool Echo - Friday 24 February 1933
BLUES TAKE A TEST-AND NEED LEAGUE POINTS
Bee’s Notes
The earnestness of the Goodison Park case grows every week; it is one long rush, and through all the league gamut the eye concentrates upon the cup.  There is magic in the Cup- while you are in it!  and tomorrow’s game at Goodison Park will give us a chance to see a side we may have to contend with in a Cup struggle at a semi-final stage.  Therefore the game is most intriguing.  Crooks, Cooper, Duncan, and such names make the Derby side a tremendous draw, and with Dean pronounced fit after his try-out yesterday morning the scene is “set” for Everton’s cup side to appear, complete and in person.  League points are needed to ensure Everton being safe, while their Cup concern is still uppermost in their minds.  The men recognize that a special effort must be made to tomorrow if the side are to enter into negotiations with Luton with a solitary purpose.  Admittedly the position looks sound enough, but memories of Spurs, and Middlesbrough and others warn us that there is not time like the present and so I am expecting this team to suit the words of the occasion.  Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. 

EVERTON AFTER POINTS AND POINTERS.
February 24 1933. Evening Express.
Tomorrow's Game May be Cup Final Rehearsal!
Dean to Lead Against derby
By the Pilot.
Everton will be after vital League points and Cup pointers when they meet Derby County at Goodison Park tomorrow. Everton's chief concern at the moment is to improve their none to rosy league position. Points are urgently needed in order that they can attain a place of safety. For this reason alone the game with Derby assumes important proportions. Of equal importance is the fact that there is a prospect of Derby being Everton's opponents in the Cup competition. Tomorrow's match might even turn out to be a cup final rehearsal. Both teams are strong favorites for Wembley and there will be many valuable pointers to be gathered from the game. To date Everton have picked up only one point in February and have not won since January 21, when they defeated Sunderland. That win is their only League victory of 1933. It was against derby at the Baseball Ground in October that the Blues played some of their brightest football, yet they lost by two clear goals. They have a fine chance of revenge tomorrow but will find Derby a splendid side fore and aft –a side quick to create openings and eager to accept them.
Dean Back.
Everton's chief need is improvement in attack. At Blackpool the forward play was poor, and I hope that the return of Dean will make the vital difference. The champions cannot afford to drop any more points, and their position demands an extra effort tomorrow to beat one of the best teams in the country. Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. Derby County; Kirby; Cooper, Collin; Nicholas, Barker, Keen; Crooks, Jessop, Bowers, Ramage, Duncan.
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DERBY AT GOODISON PARK
February 25 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Derby county are one of the best teams in the Country, and the fact the Derbyshire players are fancied competitors in the cup lends additional interest to their meeting with Everton in a league match at Goodison park today. Although it is the cup that commands their attentions, the sides cannot afford to allow League points to slip away, and both will be anxious to do well. Everton are in the greater need, as they are in the mind, of some people getting too close to the danger zone to be comfortable, and their friends hope that they will win this time. The kick off is at 3.15, and the following are the teams;-Everton:- Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. Derby County:- Kirby; Cooper, Collins; Nicholas, Barker Keen; Crooks, Jessop, Bowers, Ramgage, Duncan.
Sport Pies.
• Before the fifth round ties were played Steve Bloomer tipped Everton and Derby County ass Cup finists.
• While Ted Critchley is the back-ground at Goodison Park, the family name has bobbed up in another place. Like Ted, James of Doncastle Rovers, is a right winger. The diminutive Bolton-on-Dearn product has been appointed successor to Jack Beynon transferred to Aberdeen.
• Young as he is, there is a growing opinion that Albert Geldard, the Everton winger may be in the English side on April 1. Sammy Crooks has gone off and Joe Hulme is not at his best neither.

EVERTON PULL THROUGH
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 25 February 1933
STRONG RALLY AFTER LEAD
BEST OF SIX GOALS
GELDARD INJURIES HIS KNEE
By Stork
Everton won this game against Cup rivals through a strong rally in the second half.  Derby held the lead at the interval, but I did not think they quite deserved it. All things considered, the game was a good one, and each man, friend or foe, are to be commended for their display under difficult conditions, which called for stamina and ability. Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein.  Derby County; Kirby; Cooper, Collin; Nicholas, Barker, Keen; Crooks, Jessop, Bowers, Ramage, Duncan.  Referee Mr. D. McGourty, Northwich. 
One had to be a very enthusiastic footballer follower to attend a game today, for the conditions were just about as bad as they possibly could be. There was a doubt during the morning as to whether this match would take place, but at two o'clock it was decided a start could be made. It must have been a linesman that made this decision, for the referee had not arrived, and it was not until 2.50 that Mr. McGourty reached the ground, and the man who brought him by road told me that we were mighty lucky to have a referee to-day, and it was only because he took risks in driving that he was able to get here in time. Three-parts of the ground was clear of snow, but I think it would have been better if the whole of the turf had a covering, for the portion that was clear carried an enormous lot of water. Still, football is a winter game, and the start was made prompt to time.  Derby made the first stab of note when Bowers chased a ball down the centre but he was not allowed to get possession, for Cook was on him in a flash. All things considered, some of the play was of excellent quality, and the Everton right wing became a menace when Kirby dropped the ball, which came from that quarter, one could see the terrors of goalkeeping to-day.
GELDARD'S RUNS
For those who played in the snow the ball was awkward to control. It would not run an inch, and had to be driven every part of the way when an attack was in progress. Still. Geldard made two fine runs, and one of them brought some work for the Derby defence, and a hit of fortune for a powerful shot by Johnson was cannoned out, and then Dean could not quite get hold of a ball owing to the insecure state of the foothold. . A goal would have been a certainty if he could have got that ball under control. White made a lunge at Barker and was, of course, “crimed'" for the offence, but the free-kick brought the County little or nothing, and it was Everton who were the more dangerous set.
TWO QUICK GOALS
Cooper kicked a powerful ball, yet all Derby was beaten excepting goalkeeper Kirby when Dunn dashed in to make a joyous header from a Stein centre. It was a great endeavour by both men. To score against your own side seems to be a common failing nowadays, but nobody had anticipated Derby doing so when Keen, in his endeavour to clear away a strong Everton raid, turned the ball into his own net at 12 minutes. The goalkeeper had run out, and when Keen sliced his clearance no one had stepped back to cover up the goalkeeper's absence. The County, however, were not long in arrears. Duncan and Ramage carried the ball between them until they got to within five yards of the touch line, just outside the penalty area, and when Duncan scooped the ball in the front of the Everton net. Bowers promptly lifted it into the roof of the Everton goal. Time thirteen minutes. Crook. was responsible for one long run which finished with him at centre forward, but having got to the spot required he got no further, for the Everton defence simply empty blotted him out. Thomson took a free-kick that Kirby caught, at the same time avoiding a challenge by Dean, who, just previously made a great effort to glide a skidding ball into goal, but apparently did not get the hang of the flight of it, and the ball went sizzling into the crowd. Duncan’s centring of the ball was exceedingly good and but for Thompson  I feel certain that Derby would have chalked up another goal, for when Doman crossed the ball, Jessop and Crooks had closed in, in anticipation of such a happening, but Thomson sprang up sprightly and headed the ball away.  Stein attempted a duel with Cooper and lost, just as Crooks did when he took on Cresswell. Barker dashed back when Geldard made a centre, and headed away just in time to prevent Dean from getting home one of those marvelous glancing headers of his. The Everton goal had a narrow escape following an interpassing movement by Duncan and Ramage, although closely tackled by Cresswell, Bowers was able to get in his shot which screwed wide of the far post. Derby, who had been tipped by many to win the Cup this year, are undoubtedly a club likely to do well in the big tournament
GOING FOR THE HALF CHANCE
They were go ahead, and never gave up even when they appeared to have only half a chance, and it was their for propensity for going out for everything that nearly proved disastrous to Everton. Britton made a slip and let in Ramage, and it was only a dare-devil tackle by Cook that got Everton out of a decidedly awkward predicament. Johnson was unfortunate in seeing the ball from another fine drive cannoned away when it was sailing majestically for the Derby goal. Cook stopped Bowers from obtaining fa clear run through to the Everton goal but a free kick was given against the Everton back, the ball being cleared.  One had to pay tribute to the players for their brave efforts under such conditions. There were times when the football was extraordinarily clever, but it was useless to attempt to cuddle the ball on such a surface. When Cooper was beaten and Dean had raced round him there was every prospect of an Everton goal, despite the wretched angle Dean was placed in, but even so, the Everton captain was not far away with fine shot that went away from Kirby and also away round far post. Each side had by this time seen the folly of close play, so the methods now were the long pass and quick run through. Johnson made a glorious pass to Geldard, and the goalkeeper had to rush out and concede a corner to save further trouble. Sagar made a clever punch away from Crook and Cook once rushed in to prevent Ramage from taking a shot. It was Crooks who was responsible for the County taking the lead, yet Cresswell must accept some of the responsibility for he failed to intercept the wingers centre, which went on to Bowers, who hit a shot that did not carry any great pace,  but was so placed that Sagar could not get across to it. Time, forty on time.  Just on time Crooks sped beyond Cresswell, and although tackled by Cook, he was able to make a great shot that Sagar had to deal with very great care.  Cook made a pass back, and Sagar had to throw himself  sideways to keep the ball out of his net. Derby were playing very strongly at the tale end of this half. Half-time.—Everton 1, Derby C. 2.
Geldard disappointed 18,000 spectators when he missed what appeared to be an easy chance of an equalising goal in the first minute of the second half. The County still relied upon the open game. it was the only game to-day, and Everton would have been well advised to have kept on with it instead of every now and again going in for finery. Geldard found Kean and Collin a difficult proposition, and, with Barker closing down the middle piece to the Everton inside forwards, Everton's prospects were none too bright. Everton, in point of attack, had the balance of play, but there was no disputing the Derby front line were a dangerous lot when they got within eight of goal.
THE EQUALISER
Bowers was particularly keen to shoot, as was Dean, when he got a chance, but it was very rare that the chance came his way, When it did, however, he was right on the mark with a grand drive that Kirby pulled down and saved cleverly, and at the end of fifteen minutes of the second half Dunn scored the equaliser. He had to leap to beat his man, but got up far enough to do so, and, with Kirby out of his goal, the ball dropped underneath the bar and into the net. The crowd became enthusiastic. They gave Everton every encouragement, and Kirby and his full backs had much work to perform and two corners to negotiate, each of which was successfully disposed of. Everton were now definitely on top, and they had the Derby defence in a state of anxiety by their aggressive play. Dunn came along with another sparkling shot, following some good play by Gelderd and Kirby showed his ability in the manner in which he saved Dunn's effort.
A PERFECT GOAL
Such pressure as Everton brought, to bear was bound to tell its tale in the end. At sixty-six minutes they took the lead with a goal that was perfect in its making. Dean started the movement with a pass to Stein, and the outside left placed the ball wide of everyone, so that Geldard could get the side of his boot to the ball and ran home a shot that Kirby never had the chance of saving. Unfortunately immediately after his success Geldard had to leave the field with what appeared to be a twisted knee. The Derby attack, owing to Everton's lengthy pressure, had no chance to display its worth, and it was not until a free kick was awarded to the side that they showed any of their former power.  At this point Geldard returned and was given an ovation. He came back just in time to see Dean score a fourth goal. Stein again made the centre, and Dean stopped the ball in the mud and seemed to take an uncommonly long time before he eventually shot with his left foot, the ball going into the left-hand side of the net, well clear of Kirby; time. 75 minutes. Everton had thus pulled the game out of the fire. The first ball that came across to Gellard since his return told us that he was not clear of his injury. He could not run for the ball, and seemed to be in some pain when he endeavoured to do so.  Cresswell nearly turned the ball past his own goalkeeper in keeping out a Duncan centre.  Final; Everton 4, Derby County 2.
LUTON’S INJURED
EVERTON OPPONENTS TRAIN AT ST. ANNES
Although Tom Alderson, Luton Town's inside left, was rather badly hurt in the League game at Gillingham on Wednesday, he is likely to be well before Saturday. At that it was feared that he had broken a collar-bone, for Forbes, a former Luton player, leapt right on top of Alderson's shoulders, and the Luton player had to be carried off.  He was speedily got under treatment, and this morning he was reported to be getting on famously, and would he quite well for the Cup-tie. Fraser, who had to stand down at Gillingham, along with Kean, was also kept back to-day when the team went to Newport, but Keen was able to resume, and it is almost certain, bar accidents that the team at Everton will be the same as at Halifax. At first the directors decided to send the players to Southport next Thursday, but after a further consideration it was altered, and St. Annes-on-Sea was chosen.

STUB MARK
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 25 February 1933
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON A V LIVERPOOL TRAMS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 25 February 1933
Everton played delightful football at Crosby despite the treacherous going, and were well worth their 4-1 lead at the interval.  Fryer opened the scoring in the first few minutes, and added a second when Parry, in the Trams goal, allowed a simple shot to pass into the net.  Tweedly reduced the lead shortly afterwards as the result of a splendid solo effort, but Birtley and Williams put on two further goals for Everton.  Half-time; Everton “A” 4, Liverpool Trams 1.  

EVERTON FIND THEIR FEET IN THE SECOND HALF.
February 25 1933.Evening Express Football Edition.
Three Goals in Winning Rally Against Derby
Dunn, Geldard, And Dean on the Target.
By the Pilot.
Winter conditions prevailed at Goodison Park today, during the Everton v. Derby County match. Halt the ground was covered in snow. No more than 18,000 present at the start, and this was probably due to uncertainty whether it would be possible to play the match in view of the conditions. This match was regard as something of a cup final rehearsal, with the word game playing a big part. The referee, it is interesting to note is the cousin of Johnny McGourty, the Everton inside forward, and a cousin of Walsall centre-forward, who goal led to Arsenal's fate in the cup . Teams: - Sagar, goal; Cook, and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White, and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean (captain), Johnson, and Stein, forwards. Derby County County: - Kirby, goal; Copper and Collin, backs; Nicholas, Barker and Keen, half-backs; Crooks, Jessop, Bowers, Ramage, and Duncan, forwards. Referee Mr. P. McGourty (Northwich).
The Game.
Dean won the toss. There was plenty to amuse in the waiting moments well intentioned and freque4ntly going astray on this ice rink. Ted Sagar came out to gather he just touched Cresswell and Warney measured his length in the mud.
A Thrill
There was a thrill when copper miskicked Britton's though pass but Dean was held up by mud and could not get near the ball. Dean almost headed, though from a centre and when the ball was pushed away, Johnson came in with a shot which hit against Cooper and away to safety. A cute centre by Stein, which travelled away from Dean and Dunn. White was late with a tackle and the Derby had a free kick, but Bowers was pull up for pushing. Their was something of a remarkable moment for on the snow covered portion of the ground the ball refused to move yet on the Everton's left wing it travelled like the speed of a bullet. Winning a throw in, Dunn middlled the ball for Dean's benefit, but Dixie got his head to far under the ball and Kirby was not troubled. More thrills were to follow, for Stein sented a centre and Dunn racing into the inside left position, headed brilliantly for Kirby to save. Everton received compensation for the own goal at Blackpool when Keen Derby left half, gave them the lead after 12 minutes. The champions had participated in a successful passing movement, and from a throw in the ball ran to Stein whose centre went towards Dean, who was unable to get a shooting foot in but Keen attempt clearance resulted in a brilliant scoring shot and Kirby had no chance.
The Equaliser.
Within a minute the Derby ill-luck was gone, for Bowers scored a nice equaliser. Cook and Britton were troubled by the ball and could not make the effective clearance so that the quick moving and clever Duncan dragged the ball back to delivered a cute, low centre, which Bowers quickly turned into the roof of the net.
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Everton had a weakness; this was in persons of Dunn and Dean were slow in advances with only Kirby to beat, there was too much eagerness in passing the burden of shooting on to some one else. On openings, Everton should have been ahead, but they never appeared as dangerous as the County forwards. Cook passed back to Sagar, and the goalkeeper had to dive full length to stop the ball.
Half-time Everton 1, Derby County 2
The reason Everton were behind was the fatal reluctance to shoot when the conditions of the cay demanded first time shooting on every possible occasion. Derby gave Everton a lesson in this, for with fewer chances they brought more danger. There was an early thrill in the second half when Geldard broke through. Geldard slipped at the crucial moment, and Barker came along with a winning tackle. Everton had escapes when Sagar had fisted away from Duncan, but the ball moved so quickly that Jessop could not time his shot.
Cook the Star.
Cook was Everton's outstanding player in the game. Up to this stage Derby had been the dominant combination, without having so much of the game. They succeeded in the football essentials. Everton were failing to adapt themselves to the conditions and now Jessop got through on a lone trial, but with Cook offering the 100 per cent, tackle he placed wide of the post. At last a direct shot from Dean, taken from the edge of the penalty area, but Kirby was there to make the save. Cook twice pulled up Duncan in brilliant fashion. No player was doing greater or more brilliant work than the Everton back. Crooks shot over following a free kick.
The Equaliser.
At the end of 60 minutes Everton drew level, following a free kick on the right wing, apparently for obstruction. Britton took the kick and Dunn raced across goal took the ball on the back of his head while facing his own goal, and steered the ball upwards and down over the line for the equaliser. The crowd, which had increased to 25,000, was now on tip-toe, and Everton were responding in galliant manner, Derby rarely being seen in an attacking light. Following a brilliant move on the Blues' left Geldard and Dean almost broke through on their own. Dunn had a great shot pulled down by Kirby. In 66 minutes Everton took the lead through Geldard. Dean started Derby's trouble, for he recovered after appearing to lose possession, and gave Stein a choice opening. Stein crossed the ball along the floor and at first it seemed as if the centre was running to waste. Geldard came racing in, however, and a quick shot with the right foot resulted in a brilliant goal, Kirby having no possible chance. When the ball was kicked off Geldard in running forward strained his left leg and had to retire, so that the Blues, happy in their lead, had to ply with four forwards.
Everton Four.
Everton went further ahead in 72 minutes when Dean apparently realising his mistake of the first half in withholding the shot, made the total four. Dean got through from a sweeping pass, just after Geldard had returned to the game. He fed Stein and was in position for the return. Dixie trapped the ball, waited to draw two men, then placed into the corner of the net with a shot that seemed to take Kirby by surprise. Sagar made a good save by interception a dangerous centre by Duncan. Cresswell sliced a Duncan centre across the face of the goal. Derby launched three raids, which failed to bring any trouble to Sagar. Cook and Cresswell, with the valuable assistance of White, easily mastered the Derby attack. Final Everton 4, Derby County 2.

DEATH OF OLD-TIME FOOTBALLER.
Nottingham Evening Post - Monday 27 February 1933
The death has occurred his 60th year of William Lindsay, a noted full back in the early days of League football. Born at Stockton-on-Toes Lindsay's first big club was Everton, for which signed when 17 years old. Was successively with Grimsby Town, Newcastle United, Luton Town and Watford

EVERTON 4 DERBY COUNTY 2
February 27 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
An Everton Rally.
Good Play Under Difficulties
Derby County Mastered in Second Half.
By “Stork.”
To play football on Saturday was no easy matter, for the conditions were anything but enticing. At Goodison Park the ground was in a deplorable conditions. The snow had disappeared with the exception on one side of the ground, but the remainder of the ground carried a lot of water, which made play a difficulty. Yet Everton and Derby county treated about 18,000 people to a rousing display, Everton winning 4-2.
Worthy Formen.
The crowd had its recompense for braving the elements, and it also had its quiet moments, for at one period of the game Everton were a goal in arrears, and another home defeat was not out of the question, for Derby County proved themselves worthy foemen; foremen who could adapt themselves to any sort of style of play. Everton won because of their second half rally. For well over half the game Derby County were quite the equal of their rivals, and they gave me the impression that they are built for the stern business of Cup fighting. Their methods are straight forward; they are blessed with speedy wingers and a dashing centre-forward, and a solid defence. It was, however, a defender who gave Everton their first goal, Keen, the left half-back, in trying to stern an Everton onslaught, shot the ball into his own net at 15 minutes. That was a blow sufficient to unsettle most sides, but within a minute Derby had squared matter through Bowers, who had a simple task in sweeping Duncan's centre into the net. Two goals in a minute. There was many slips; there had to be, but the battle eased up and with both sides playing delightful football –a state of affairs few had anticipated –there was not a dull moment. How the men could control the ball was amazing. It did not seen possible, yet they did, and when Crooks made a scintillating run down the right wing and slipped the ball into the middle for Bowers to strike another blow at Everton, matters looked none too rosy from an Everton point of view. I though Cresswell at fault in not intercepting Crook's centre, for the ball passed between his legs to Bowers. There was decidedly more aggressiveness about the Everton team after the interval, and when Dunn headed the equaliser goal they were on top.
Sagar's Saves.
Sagar however, had to make a number of saves. He punched two efforts away that might very easily have become a trouble if he had not connected fairly and squarely with the ball. Kirby had some work to do, but it was Cooper and Collins who bore the brunt of Everton's attack. They defended sternly but could not prevent Geldard from scoring goal No. 3. Stein it was who made the centre, and Geldard got the side of his foot to the ball to turn it into goal.
Geldard's Injury
Geldard had taken his chance exceedingly well, but immediately afterwards he appeared to twist his knee and had to leave the field for a time. He returned just in time to see Dean mark up the fourth goal. It was Stein again who crossed the ball. Dean “killed” the centre in a pool of water and then shot into the net wide of Kirby's left hand. There were many other worthy efforts before the finish. It had been a bonny battle. All the twenty-two players had contributed their portion to make such a fine game possible. I liked the way Cooper and Cook punted the ball. It was not an easy thing to do with the wet ball, but they rarely made a mistake. A week's rest and treatment, it is expected, will put Geldard right. Teams: - Sagar, goal; Cook, and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White, and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean (captain), Johnson, and Stein, forwards. Derby County County: - Kirby, goal; Copper and Collin, backs; Nicholas, Barker and Keen, half-backs; Crooks, Jessop, Bowers, Ramage, and Duncan, forwards. Referee Mr. P. McGourty (Northwich).

EVERTON “A” 9 LIVERPOOL TRAMS 3
February 27 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Liverpool County Combination.
In view of the treacherous state of the ground Everton are to be complimented on the remarkably good football they produced at Crosby. The Trams, however, gave a plucky display. On this form Everton have an excellent chance of championship honours for the second successive season, despite the strong challenge of Whiston. Scorers; Fryer (3) Williams (3), Birtley, Gritths, and Webster for Everton, and Tweedley (who was perhaps the best of the Trams' forwards), Jones, and Williams for the Trams. This was Trams second heavy defeat (they lost 10-0 last week to New Brighton) in successive Saturdays.

EVERTON NEARER THE SAFELY LINE
Liverpool Echo - Monday 27 February 1933
WINNERS OVER CUP ELEVEN
Bee’s Notes
En route for Goodison Park on Saturday I had little hope of seeing a first-class football match, for I know what the Everton ground can be like after it has undergone saturation through excessive rain or a downfall of snow. I had anticipated a quagmire, and while it was not exactly that, it could safely be dubbed "terrible" It was not the suction pump it once used to be for the turf was not so stogy. Still it was not the best of places to, play a football match; at least and expect a clever exhibition of the game. There were twenty-two men afield, each trained to the minute, but it was asking them something to plug their way up and down a rain-sodden playing pitch for ninety minute, and produce the self-same sort of play expected on a normal pitch. Yet these twenty-two players provided an excellent exhibition. They proved that even the worst conditions can be overcome by the adoption of a plan to suit the circumstances. While the ball was new there was an endeavor to work it closely, but as it got heavier that plan was abandoned and a more effective one adopted. After twenty minutes the ball had to be driven, it would not roll its own length, but it would skid about on the top of the water and become an elusive pimpernel. Yet these twenty-two men mastered its intricacies. They made it do their bidding in a manner which was amazing. It did not seem possible that such clever ball control could become an accomplished fact, for apart from the ball's antics there was the question of foothold. Not one square inch of Goodison Park offered a firm foothold. On the far side of the ground was a stretch of snow: on the remainder were puddles of water and slippery turf. Could good football be played under such conditions? Yes, it could, and was. The spectators, there were about 18,000 of them, who had braved the elements—it took a lot of courage in attend on Saturday—were amply repaid for their loyalty, for the game was of excellent quality. Naturally a lot of the finer points were omitted, but the thrills were there for all that, and above all there was the possibility of a home defeat, for Everton were in arrears at the half stage, and with Derby playing as they were, there seemed no reason why they should not hold what they had gained. They had the ability to do so, but Everton had other ideas, and in the second half dictated the terms of the game, and turned what looked like a defeat into a solid victory. It was a grand sight to how the two teams overcame the elements. Here were two sides still in the Cup, but never at any time did either one or the other show any signs that they were saving themselves. Perhaps it was that each was getting a line on the other for future reference, for it is not impossible that there will be another meeting between the pair ere very long (writes "Stork).  Everton won of their strong rallying power in the second half personally I did not think they should have been in arrears in the first half, for they had enjoyed more of the attack without having the beat of fortune in their shooting efforts. Still they were a goal down, and that meant an extra effort. They had been inclined to do more pattern weaving than their opponents, but having seen the folly of it decided that to beat Derby they would have to inset them at their own game the long pass, the quick burst through, and the shot to follow.  This change of front produced the desired effect, for they definitely got on top and ran out handsome winners. One could not help but feel sorry for the position of the goalkeeper, for he was very often helpless owing to insecure foothold, and his inability to get about his goalmouth in his usually sprightly manner. If I had been one of the captains I should have instilled it into my men to shoot whenever there was an atom of a chance of making a goal, for the shooter had the 'keeper at a great disadvantage. Take for instance the cases of Dean's goal and Bower's second goal. Under normal conditions, I think both Sagar and Kirby would have affected a save, but they could not get across to the slowly moving ball. Still, there was some good goalkeeping yes, and some good volleying, too. Cooper and Cook punted the ball as if there was nothing. An error in judgment by either might have proved fatal, but I cannot recall one single mishit, when they went out to volley the ball. It was a perfect example of accurate kicking. Cooper was a bonny back, yet he could be beaten just as was Cook.  Everton obtained their first goal in a way that is becoming common nowadays. An opponent shot the ball into his own net. In the stress of the moment Keen dashed back to avert disaster, and the ball spurned off his boot and flew into his net.  What a heartbreaking experience! It might have knocked Derby off their game, but in the very next minute they were all square through a goal by Bowers, a centre forward who goes after anything. Geldard took his goal like a veteran. If he had attempted to score in any other way than he did- -he did-he used the side of his boot to turn the ball beyond Kirby- I fear he would have mark. Unfortunately  Geldard injured himself a few minutes later.  He seemed to twist his knee when making a quick turn, and had to leave the field.  He came back limping slightly, but the first time the ball came too him he was unable to race after it.  It is to be hoped that the injury is not one of any seriousness.  Derby were inclined to robustness, and the referee had to speak to Barker, the centre half, for his treatment of Dunn.  I am not going to individualize, but will pay tribute to twenty-two gallant men by saying “Bravo All!”

A CUP HINT TO EVERTON
February 27 1933. Evening Express.
Pass the Ball in Reason, But Shoot! Shoot! Shoot!
Geldard Hurt But Not Seriously.
By the Pilot.
It is not often that I feel poetical, but when I contrasted Everton's play in the last half-hour of their game at Goodison with Derby County, compared with what had gone before, I felt sorely tempted to misquote those well-known lines into ; That shot at goal, and oh! How much it means. That extra pass and what a world away! Everton should learn a cup lesson for next Saturday's game with Luton. It is Shoot! SHOOT! S-H-O-O-T! These snappy cute little passes in front of goal are pretty and entertaining, but they don't get goals. They give the defence “breathing space” –the opportunity of making another effort. It took Everton one hour on Saturday to discover the truth of this. After the discovery we saw a different Everton –a winning team, the sort of side that can win the Cup. I hope the forwards will take this lesson to heart. Against derby they turned a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 victory. There will not be any deficit to wipe off if they shoot accuracy and frequently. In all other respects they played well –so well that if the match proves to be a Cup Final rehearsal then the Wembley people will see a classic between two fine teams, fast in development and progressing along scientific lines.
Go'Ahead Side.
Everton were the more cunning combination and introduced more method in approach, but the County proved a go-ahead side eager to accept even the half-chance. Everton were particularly strong in defence, where Cook and Cresswell played almost without fault and Sagar was an inspiring goalkeeper. White was another pillar of strength proving a master of Bowers by his incisive tackling and keen knowledge of positional play, Britton and Thomson made up a strong intermediary division on which many a clever County attack. Broke up. Dunn was the outstanding forward. Many gloriously conceived attacks came from him and Geldard made him a good partner in the first half. Johnson was a schemer who concentrated on helping others rather than himself, and Stein revealed improved form. Dean was absolutely unselfish in his endeavour, but I for one, was happy to see him take more of the shooting burden on his shoulders late on. He might do more of this. Geldard strained his left leg in the second half and was limping for the remainder of the game. I understand that the injury is not serious and Mr. McIntosh states that Geldard may be considered a certainty for Saturday's game with Luton Town.
Training At Buxton.
All the other players came though the game all right, and are now in special training at Buxton under Mr. McIntosh. It is possible that two teams who will figure in the cup final will be at Buxton on Friday night. Sunderland are once again training at Birkdale, but they leave Lancashire on Friday and will spend Friday at Buxton on their way to Derby. No doubt Manager Cochrane will seek information of Everton regarding the power of Derby. Today the Everton players were unable to do ordinary training in their Derbyshire temporary headquarters. All night long the rain fell, but this morning snow fell again. The players had to confine themselves to a walk in the keenly bracing air.


Old Footballer’s
 Leeds Mercury - Tuesday 28 February 1933
Death William Lindsay, a noted full back in the early days of League football, has died in his 60th year. Born Stockton-on-Tees, Lindsay signed for Everton when 17, and afterwards saw service with Grimsby Town and Newcastle United before going south to Luton Town and then Watford.

WILLIAM LINDSAY DEIDS IN HIS SIXTIETH YEAR
February 28 1933, Liverpool Post and Mercury
William Lindsay, a noted full-back in the early days of the league football has died in his sixtieth year. Born at Stockton-on-tees, Lindsay signed for Everton, when seventeen, and afterwards saw service with Grimsby Town and Newcastle United, before coming to Luton Town and then Watfotd.

LUTON'S PROBABLE TEAM FOR GOODISON
February 28 1933. Evening Express
Eleven That Beat Halifax in Round 5
Two Days Stay at St. Annes
Evening Express Correspondent Luton Today.
Luton Town will in all probability be at full strength for their sixth round F.A. cup-tie with Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. Alderson's shoulder, which was injured, is still troublesome, but it is much better, and Trainer Pakes, thinks he will have it all right by Thurdsay, when the team leaves for a couple of days at St. Annes. It that case Luton's team will be: Hartford; Kingham, Mackay; Kean, McGinnigle, Fraser; Nelson, Tait, Rennie, Alderson, Roberts. This is the eleven that beat Halifax at Halifax in the fifth round. In the meantime training is proceeding apace at home. Following brine baths and message, there is golf at Dunstable and rambles over the Downs.
Praise For Everton.
Mr. Harold Wightman, the manager of Luton Town, was at Goodison Park on Saturday and saw Everton beat his old club Derby County. In conversation with an Evening Express representative today he said: “I think Derby were a little unfortunate, but that does not diminish my admiration for Everton. They are a fine team, and the optimism at Everton is quite justified. I should be the last to say a word against Everton as a team, and what I was pleased about was the fact that they played up to their name as a stylish side. “That does not mean that Luton will be upset by a name. Our lads have played the better according to the standard of the opposition and reckoning Everton as the hottest proposition we have yet faced, and possibly the most skilful football side –the ‘Spurs are a clever team –if they live up to their record the Town will play better than ever at Everton. I am not boasting in anyway; I appreciate the job, but I have seen so much of cup-tie football that I know we have a chance, even against such a grand lot of players. “Everton will have some advantage in playing on a ground that is much bigger than ours, but If Luton strike their best form immediately, them I am sure Everton will have to flight hard –as hard as in any off their previous games –to appear in the semi-final. “I am looking forward to a good game, and if popular opinion is correct and we are beaten, we shall wish them the best of luck in their next venture. I am sure if it should happen that we pull through, the good wishes of the Everton supporters, team and officials will be with us.” Fred Kean, the captain said: - “You can say that I am hoping to have a good game along with the rest of the lads. We are all looking forward to the match, and we hope we shall be able to create the surprise, which so often happens in a Cup-tie. Of course, I know several of the Everton players well, and have the greatest respect for them, both on and off the field. I hope when they have met our lads they will say that we have been worthy opponents. I am sure it will be a keen but pleasant game.” Bookings for the excursion to Liverpool are going well. In addition, there are several motor-coaches bookings, and quite a thousand spectators should make journey.

HOW EVERTON DUG THEMSELVES OUT
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 28 February 1933
DEAN'S JOKE WITH BUXTON TOWN OFFICIALS
Everton only got to Buxton by the aid of taxis through snow-ridden Chinley, and, having arrived at Buxton for their period of rest, in view of the Cup-tie v. Luton, they had to consider how they could get a training track. This morning it so happened that the use of the Buxton Football Ground would be unavailing unless the snow was shifted. Dixie Dean and the boys said, “Well, we'll shift the snow if you get us shovels." So the secretary communicated with the Town Hall authorities, and there was a promise of implements. Unfortunately, the telephone was not too reliable through the falling wires and breakages in the thaw, with the result that when the Everton players went up to collect their shovels the authorities at the Town Hall believed that they were unemployed men who had “signed on " for the work on hand ! The first Everton batch that went, five of them, were confounded when they realized that they were believed to be unemployed men taking up a " shift " for the purpose of removing the snowdrifts.  However, Dean, quickly grasping the position, jocularly "kidded" the officials that they would be happy to join the gang at 2s an hour, but got, as reply. “Oh, we only pay 10d per hour for casual labour. Everton, to-day, shovelled their way through the ground to make a running track, and this afternoon all the players sprinted on the only track that his ever been made by footballers. Dean says: “We are extremely fit and well, and Geldard is improving every day.”

TOM GRIFFITHS AND TEESSIDE
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 28 February 1933
Negotiations are proceeding to-day between the Wand and Middlesbrough for the transfer of Tom Griffiths, the Welsh international centre half, for whom the Wanderers paid Everton £6,000 in December, 1931. This season he has acted as captain of the Wanderers. He joined Everton from Wrexham. He has played in eleven international games for Wales, which includes this season's matches against England, Scotland, and Ireland. This morning Mr. Peter McWilliam, the Middlesbrough manager, interviewed Griffiths, who asked for time in which to think over the matter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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