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BRITTON STANDS DOWN
February 1 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton will be without Britton when they meet Huddersfield Town to-morrow he received a knock in the cup-tie and of course he is due to play for England on Wednesday, Mercer will take his place, this being the only change from the cup side. Mercer is a local player who has had much opportunity of first team service, but is quite a useful half-back. He did not play in the senior side last season, but made one appearance the previous term. Huddersfield like Leicester are well in the danger zone, and Everton will be opposed by a desperate side. The team will be: - Sagar; Cook, Jones; Mercer, Gee, Thomson, Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter.

EVERTON’S ONE CHANGE FOR GAME V. HUDDERSFIELD
Liverpool Echo - Friday 01 February 1935
Bee’s Notes, The Hive
Everton’s forced change will not bother the side very much because the strong mover Mercer comes back to a point he has accepted with ability in previous efforts. Mercer has faced the Villa crowd and been a success; indeed, only a Britton could keep Mercer out of the first team. Injury and strain of work prevented Britton playing at Huddersfield and the rest of the team is as usual. There was a time, not long since, when Everton went to Huddersfield fearing the relegation blow. The players were all nerve-wracked. Today, after they have basked in the glory of the most marvellous game ever played, they will enter into a League game anywhere with great confidence and pleasure. This is how I expect the following side to be when they start at Huddersfield to-morrow against an eleven that has fallen from grace, and although competent to win by a huge margin against one of our sides, has since been so variable away and so lacking at home that they have grave fears for the future of the club. Everton; Sagar; Cook, Jones; Mercer, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter.

EVERTON TACKLE HUDDERSFIELD
February 2, 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton players no doubt will feel the effects of their strenuous efforts in that memorable cup-tie, and the men may not be up to concert pitch today when they visit Huddersfield. Still they are not likely to relax their efforts if there is a chance of success and Huddersfield may expect strenuous opposition. The Yorkshire side are in great need – their position at the foot of the table being such as to create the greatest anxiety in their ranks, and they are sure to be all out to force Everton to yield. Britton is absent from the Everton team, and his place at right half-back will be taken by Mercer. Willingham and Young return to the Huddersfield Town team, and Wightman, who was signed last week from Bradford will make his debut for his new club at left half-back in place of Campbell. Teams: - Everton; Sagar; Cook, Jones; Mercer, Gee, Thomson, Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Huddersfield Town; Turner; Goodall, Roughton; Willingham, Young, Wightman; Luke, Richardson, Lythgoe, Malam, Lang.

EVERTON BATTLE WITH TEN MEN.
February 2 1935. Evening Express, Football Edition.
Jones Unable to Resume in Second Half.
Thomson Hero of Huddersfield Draw.
By the Pilot.
Everton did well to gain a point at Huddersfield. They were without Jones, their left back throughout the second half. He was unable to resume after the interval owing to a pulled leg muscle. Everton with ten men fought gallantly in face of wind and rain, and none more so than Thomson, who was the hero of the match. Coulter got the all-important goal, his fourth this week. The Blues have decided to return to Buxton for special Cup training for the Derby Game. They leave for Buxton after next Saturday's match with the Wolves at Goodison Park. A fair number travelled from Merseyside for today's game. Teams: - Huddersfield Town: - Turner goal; Goodall and Roughton, backs; Willingham, Young and Wightman, half-backs; Luke, Richardson, Lythgoe, Malam and Lang, forwards. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cook and Jones, backs; Mercer, Gee, and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Stevenson and Coulter, forwards. Referee Mr. G.N.Ward (Nottingham). Everton had the wind and Huddersfield found it difficult to make ground with their clearance kicks, the ball being hard to judge. Dean slipped back a pass along the ground, but Cunliffe had got off the mark a shade too late. Luke got the better of Jones, and his centre swerved out of the way of Sagar and Cook but Malam, with a good opening shot over the top. Thomson was playing great football, and now got the left flank going. Stevenson slipped the ball along the floor, but, wonder of wonders, both Cunliffe and Dean clean missed the ball –and with no opposition.
Dean Bores Through.
Sagar went full length to save a fierce shot from Lang, then Dean bore through, passed Young, and let go with his right foot, Turner only just being able to push it over the top. From the corner Mercer drove wide. Everton were having must of the game and Cunliffe had a shot turned aside for a further corner. The football was not particularly entertaining, the ball being out of play far too much. Gee had a distance free kick turned over the top by Turner and Cook tried to pass back to sagar, but in doing so gave away a corner. Jones came across with a perfectly-timed clearance kick when Lang dropped one into the centre. Turner went full length to make a lovely save when Coulter centred first time and Cunliffe headed towards the far corner of the net. Mercer took the ball off Lang's foot when the former Newcastle man was coming through on business bent. A surprise shot from Wightman found Sagar ready.
Everton Lead.
Everton took the lead in 40 minutes after a long period of desultory play, and it was Coulter who did the trick, getting his fourth goal of the week. Dean nodded the ball back to Stevenson who flung out a lovely swinging pass to Geldard. Geldard swept around Roughton and levelled a low centre, which Coulter quickly side-tapped into the net. Lythgoe got away on the right, and though Sagar caught the centre he was dispossessed. Fortunately for Everton, Mercer was at hand. Geldard was through again just after and Wightman brought him down. ?
Half-time Huddersfield Town 0 Everton 1
Everton suffered a blow at the interval. It was found that Jones had pulled a muscle and could not resume. Mercer dropped back to right back, Cook crossing over, while Cunliffe went to right half. Dean saw a fine effort flash over, and Roughton brought the ball right through before sending it across the face of the goal. In 55 minutes the Town drew level . The Blues had been hard pressed and Richardson brought the ball through to give it to Willingham who sent an oblique pass up the middle. The wind helped it past the Everton defenders, and Lythgoe, following up, turned it into the net out of reach of Sagar. The wind and rain were sweeping down the field in the face of Everton, and Thomson had to hit out a fierce drive by Malam. Sagar saved finely from Wightman, and immediately eluded Lythgoe, as the little leader dashed in to do his work. Cunliffe ran through to win a corner after dean had put in some hard graft, and when the rain stopped Everton came back-to better things, their four forwards often tieing-up the Town defence. Stevenson and Coulter went through by delightful combination, and Roughton just kicked the ball away from Dean's toes. Lythgoe was next on turn, but Mercer came over with a winning tackle. The official attendance was 14,687. . Everyone rose to Thomson when he beat five men in succession. He was the outstanding player of the whole 22. Huddersfield claimed a penalty when Mercer fell on the ball, but Mr. Ward said “No.” Sagar did somemore useful work in cutting out centres and picking up long shots. Everton had to fight hard, but they deserved their partial success in view of their handicap. When they were level in numbers Everton were much the better side. Final Huddersfield Town 1, Everton 1.

EVERTON RES V HUDDERSIELD RES
February 2 1935. Evening Express, Football Edition.
The opening play was quiet, but after five minutes took the lead. There was an element of luck about the goal, Parmley nipping in and taking a pass which Jackson intended for Bradford, and netting. Everton's reply was a fine shot by Leyfield which struck a defender, and although the home side were the more frequent attackers, they were not playing as skillfully as usual. Huddersfield were fortunate in escaping a penalty when Leyfield was brought down. Dickinson made a great drive, which struck the post. Jackson did well to intervene when Parmley promised another goal. Leyfield gained three successive corners the defence held out. Half-time Everton Res 0 Huddersfield Res 1.

FAMOUS FOOTBALL CLUBS HISTORY-LEEDS UNITED.
February 2 1935. Evening Express, Football Edition.
The Youngest Club in the First division.
14-Years-Old Leeds United.
Launched in A Time of Crisis
By a Special Correspondent.
In the middle of the 1919-20 season, the important industrial centre of Leeds suddenly found itself without a League soccer club. Leeds City who had been members of the Second Division since 1906; had come under the ban of the authorities who control football and the punishment was heavy. The club was disbanded, its players auctioned, and its fixtures taken over by Port Vale. This was a bitter blow to those who had supported Soccer so loyally in Leeds. The City club had put the dribbling code on the map in a district that had been a Rugger stronghold for years. It had grown out of the old Hunslet club, practically the only Association side in the city, and had established itself straight away. Its ground at Elland-road had been originally the headquarters of the Holbeck Northern Union club. So much it had done. And then –disaster. That Leeds should remain unrepresented in the football league was unthinkable to certain Soccer enthusiasts. In desperation three of them (Messrs, Barker, Morgan and Shape) –sought a hearing from a committee of the Football League put their case eloquently, and were told that if they could form a club and a committee the matter would receive the attention of the Football Association.
The Dauntless Three.
Hearing this, the dauntless three called some more enthusiasts together and formed Leeds United F.C. Then they held meetings all over Leeds and no Crusader of old ever devoted himself to a course. Meanwhile the neighboring town of Huddersfield had run into a football crisis of its own. The League club had been doing well, but because of poor support was in danger of collapse. A proposal was on foot to move out to Huddersfield altogether and take over the ground left vacant by the Leeds City club at Elland-road. Alarmed at the possibility of losing their club the town folk of Huddersfield rallied round and the move did not take place. What did happen, though was that Mr. Hilton Crowther, who had been a great benefactor of Huddersfield Town, now went to the aid of Leeds. Mr. Crowther made such powerful representations on behalf of the newly-formed United that they gained admittance to the Second Division of the Football League. Mr. Crowther became Chairman of directors, Mr. Arthur Fairclough, who had come with him from Huddersfield, was appointed secretary-manager, with Mr. Richard Ray, one of the original promoters of the club, as his assistant. The team captain was James baker, another recruit from Huddersfield.
First League Match.
It was rather curious that the first match Leeds United played in League football was against port Vale, the club that had replaced the old Leeds City side. United were beaten, and their performances to the end of the season were so moderate that they could claim only 14 th position in the table. Considering everything, however, it was not a bad star. The club had been constructive hastily and performed under critical eyes. But the United were determined to make good and in Hilton Crowther, they found an equally determined backer. By the end of their second season (1921-22) they had climbed to eight positions and the season after that, they were seventh. In the fourth year of their existence they won promotion to the First Division. Baker, an inspiring captain, played in 38 of the 42 league matches that made up the successful campaign. It may be noted here, too, that Ernest Hart, the centre half took part in 29 games, is the only member of the promotion side still playing for the club. As so often happens the team that had done so well in the Second Division found higher company a severe test. Several of the players were in the veteran stage, and the need for strengthening the side soon became apparent. It was during this period that Jennings (Raith Rovers), Waincoat (Middlesbrough) and Edwards (Chesterfield) joined the club and Leeds held their place. Willis Edwards by the way, was the first leeds United player to win an international can, and England's selectors though so highly of him that he was chosen to captain their representative team on a number of occasions. Leeds tried hard but they found the First Division a hard place to live in. After only three seasons they went back to Division Two. Mr. Arthur Fairclough resigned his position as manager in 1927 and was succeeded by Mr. Dick Ray,, his assistant.
A Fighting Team.
A stiff task lay ahead, but the Leeds lads tackled it manfully, so manfully in fact that they regained their First Division status in the space of a single season. Again Ernest Hart was a member of the promotion side, but of the 21 players who did first team duty, only he Edwards and Keetley remain at Elland road. As before Leeds stayed in the First division only three seasons, during which period their best performance was in 1929-30 when they finished fifth. They were relegated in 1931 and again they won their way back in one season. A fighting team! Once more Earnest Hart played his part. There cannot be many players who have been in three successful promotion struggles with one club in such a short space of time. Manager Dick Ray, himself an old player and the first captain, incidentally, of the old Leeds City Club, has made it his policy to develop players rather than buy them ready-made. He gathered a team of youngsters together and when there were expressions of doubt as to their ability to cope with the task that faced them, he publicity expressed his complete faith in the lads he had chosen. One of them was Wilfred Copping. In a short space of time, this young player was being acclaimed as the best left-half in all England. He is with the Arsenal now, and the London club had to pay £8,000 for his services. There are others following in the wake of Wilfred Copping. Young players have been taking their players in the team, first one then another, and holding them. Leeds United are only fourteen years old. They are easily the youngster club in the First Division. What more fitting then that they should put their faith in glorious youth.
By Georgie.
• I hear from a friend “in the know” that Everton ran the rule over the inside forwards at the York-Gateshead Northern Section Cup-tie at York in mid-week, and that a Gateshead man was the attraction –but did not impress. Millwall, too, were “on the Job.”

A DRAW WITH TEN MEN
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, February 2, 1935
JONES, OF EVERTON, OFF HALF THE GAME
HOME TEAM DISAPPOINT
By Bee
A Good feat to draw with 10 men, Young Jones pulled a muscle, and was off half the game. Everton; Sagar; Cook, Jones; Mercer, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Huddersfield Town; Turner; Goodall, Roughton; Willingham, Young, Wightman; Luke, Richardson, Lythgoe, Malam, Lang. Referee; Mr. Ward, Nottingham. Everton would have drawn Huddersfield's best gate of the season if there had not been a rainfall just before the start. The Everton chairman, Mr. W. C. Cuff, tells me that the English team (v. Ireland), of which he has charge, will stay at Southport on the day before the Goodison Park match. The Everton v. Liverpool match has been put off to a date in March. The chairman was present to-day, with his vice-chairman, E.Green. Everton tried Mercer for the damaged Britton. Everton would naturally enough be tired after Wednesday's Cup-tie, but Geldard began the day with a striking run, his pace being too severe for Wightman, and the corner was not used to advantage. The strength of wind behind Everton was enormous. Turner's goal kick not reaching a quarter length of the field, yet when Sager was about to take a goal kick the ball moved at the moment he elected to kick. The wind was not always an advantage, and the old question whether a team should nee it when winning the toss or take it for the second half rally was raised afresh Dean made a dainty touch, but Cunliffe was a foot short of the pace necessary to gather the ball for a shot from easy range.
HOW A "GIFT" WAS LOST
Sagar punched away from Luke's Centre, and Malam's shot swung outside. Thomson was just as dainty as Dean, who was hot on a back's partial clearance. Stevenson pushed the ball square for Cunliffe to miss a gift, and when the ball travelled along Dean kicked right over it. Geldard finally struck the side of the net—three bites at a cherry that proved over ripe. A Malam “swish " pass across the field let in Luke, Sagar grabbing the shot. Turner could not do likewise when Dean burst through in old style and wound up with a shot of some strength. Mercer was dogged, and joined in the shooting. Malanwas in close touch with Cunliffe, the man who caused Malam to leave Everton. Stevenson risked injury when shooting, and Cunliffe's high ball was due to a defender getting in the way and making a corner. Geldard was not often employed but showed the crowd many smart tricks. Huddersfield had not won one of their last four home games and lack of confidence, and over-eagerness cost them their old-time smooth working. Turner's tip-over of a Gee free-kick effort led to the goalkeeper punching out Geldard's corner kick. The winger had to replace the ball six times through the wind moving it from the corner spot.
COULTER SCORES
Coulter charmed the crowd with his gossamer touch and body serves, and Jones came forward with two rousing clearness. Turner made the magic save thus far, a dive at a fine header by Cunliffe. Mercer took the ball off Luke’s toe near goal, and Sagar caught Wightman’s urgent shot. Dean tapped the ball back to Stevenson, who sent Geldard om a short, sharp run, and the centre was a gift for the oncoming Coulter. One up five minutes from half-time. Before half-time Huddersfield escaped a penalty for a foul on Geldard.
Half-time; Huddersfield 0, Everton 1.
Everton suffered a rebuff, Jones finding he had a pulled a muscle. Playing ten men, Everton put Cunliffe right half and Mercer full back. Dean began the second half with a swirling shot just over the bar. Roughton, the back, made a determined run, and Huddersfield, who facing Cook at left back instead of right back, nearly scored through Roughton’s initiative. Wind and rain play very difficult but Huddersfield got very enthusiastic when Richardson made a lob forward, the ball being carried fast towards goal and Lythgoe scoring the equaliser in ten minutes. Thomson headed out a possible lead during the rainstorm. It was wonderful some of the men did not collapse through the icy wind. It was only to be expected that Huddersfield should enjoy more of the attack this half, but Mercer stopped Lythgoe taking a second. The storm passed without Huddersfield being subdued in their raids. Cook stemmed many a tide, and Lythgoe nearly caught Sagar with a Hampton charge, Sagar following up with a grand save against Wightman, a rare shooter from half back. Luke shot just over when well placed at centre forward. Cunliffe showed good pace and a good shot to force a corner, a useful trait from a converted half back. The 14,500 spectators had been warmed by the change of fortune for their side, till Coulter and Stevenson made them fear a goal through their smart play. Lythgoe missed a great chance, and Malam was just too high with another effort. Sagar had to save corners, stop charges, and keep getting the ball away. Thomson was in his brightest and coolest mood. At one time he beat three men at three different points of play.
Final; Huddersfield Town 1, Everton 1.

EVERTON RES V HUDDERSFIELD RES
Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, February 2, 1935
There was not a great deal in the early play to arouse enthusiasm, although the Town seized the chance to score a goal at the fourth minute, Palmley snapping up Jackson’s pass-back and opening Huddersfield’s score. Half-time.- Everton Res nil, Huddersfield Town 1. Kavanagh scored the equaliser just after the resumption. The Reserves match at Goodison Park between Everton Reserves and Huddersfield Town, in the second half developed into a very rough affair, and cautions from the referee were many. Final Everton res 1, Huddersfield Town Res 2.
Liverpool County Combination
Earlestown White Star 2, Everton A 1

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, February 2, 1935
By Louis T. Kelly

AN ILLUMINATING ADDRESS
Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, February 2, 1935
Three days ago Everton beat Sunderland 6-4, after extra time, in the greatest match ever seen-a Cup-tie at Goodison Park. For years to come the game will be replayed by the 60,000 people present. The glory of the game can never die.
THE CHAIRMAN’S REVIEW
Mr. W.C. Cuff, Everton F.C. chairman says; “This was the finest exposition of football I have ever seen, contributed to by two excellent teams and equally excellent referee and linesmen. The game will live long in the memory of the onlookers. Sunderland took their defeat as sportsmen and recognised it was anybody’s game, but we just managed to pull it off. We pay Sunderland the compliment of saying they went down with equal honours. Losers in a game of this kind must be counted unfortunate.
THE CAPTAIN’S VIEW
William R. Dean (Dixie) says;-
It must have bene great for the spectators. Of course, we thought it was grand-when the two hours of hard labour had ended. Certainly Sunderland were very impressive, but I think we were just the more deadly side, and that turned the scale, I wish to pay tribute to all our lads for the way they played and kept at it through the mud. People present seen to have forgotten that there was rain and the ball was getting heavier and heavier. Finally put a good word in for the grand Sunderland side.

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 1 EVERTON 1
February 4 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
How Everton Won a Point.
Grim Defenders Hold On
The Injury To Jones.
By “Bee.”
Everton took a point from Huddersfield. It was a worthy performance because in the second half they had to play without the services of Jones, the full back, who pulled a muscle and may not be able to play in the cup-tie on Saturday week. On Saturday night Jones said he felt much better, however and it is hoped the muscle trouble will have yielded to treatment by the cup date. Everton's feat in carrying through the second half with ten men and a gale of wind in their faces, and a hust of opponents trying to snatch a further goal to get them some degree of safety from relegation, was a stupendous one. It is not sufficient to say the small Huddersfield attack did not take its best chances; there were times in the last ten minutes when Sagar, Gee, Cook, and Mercer were troubled to an extent that one thought they must yield. But they held on grimly, none more so than Sagar, and so Everton got one point, but still failed to alter their year-old habit of not winning away from home.
Coulter's Goal.
It was not a great match, but in the special circumstances of the weather –gale wet and icy cold blasts the game was of a really good character –better than one could expect to see. Everton had the value if any of the wind in the first half, and Coulter scored when the rushing Geldard squeezed a way around his defence block and centred. Coulter's ability to skip in and out the opposition was made evident in the incident, he stole a way to near inside right position and scored ease. In the second half Lythgoe scored a neat goal and Huddersfield had a spell of nearly half an hour of attack. They were not confident in their movements and their anxiety cost these a lot. Moveover Richardson developed passing paralysis and seemed to see no player but the great Thomson who has never had a better match in every department of play. Malam, the ex-Everton forward was the one home man who held the ball accuracy and made his passes with precision and effect, whereas Everton a man short continued to play upon the orthodox method of combination.
Dean's Busy feet.
Dean was using his feet more than usual although he had a “head” in the goal scored by his side. It is not common for Dean to see his feet nowadays; in this match he was a bust man with both feet, and a rare working too. Stevenson was not as prominent as in the Cup-tie game as was quite natural remembering how much work he did that day, but he had the same fleetness of foot and was prominent when it was most needed when the defence which showed Cook as left back and Mercer right back, with Cunliffe right half, needed his help. Sagar, Cook, Gee and Thomson, however, took main honours in this game, and Huddersfield were made to realise that they cannot hope to get goals if they have not the physical strength to carry them through. There is a light line. Roughton was strong; Goodall has lost some of the sparkle and at half-back Young was too busily watching Dean to be a success. Wightman was they outstanding player, because from half-back he showed his forwards how to shoot –excellent disposition and strong shot. No one backed him up although Malam was unlucky in the early stages of play. Huddersfield are suffering, the inferiority complex, put as Everton did years ago. Teams: - Huddersfield Town: - Turner goal; Goodall and Roughton, backs; Willingham, Young and Wightman, half-backs; Luke, Richardson, Lythgoe, Malam and Lang, forwards. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cook and Jones, backs; Mercer, Gee, and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Stevenson and Coulter, forwards. Referee Mr. G.N.Ward (Nottingham).

EVERTON RESERVES 1 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN RESERVES 2
February 4 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central League
Huddersfield Anderson Order Off
The meeting between Everton and Huddersfield at Goodison Park have always been noted for the entertaining quality of the football, but the after-interval play on Saturday was spoiled by the robust and vigorous tactics. At times some of the players allowed their feelings to get the better of them and the referee Mr. King (Dukinfield) freely cautioned offenders and although good play prevailed ten minutes from the end the referee sent Anderson off the field. For Huddersfield's opening goal Parmley snapped up Jackson's pass back to the goalkeeper; in the second half Kavangh scored a fine equaliser and Beamout got the deciding goal that gave Huddersfield a rather fortunate victory in a disappointing game.

EVERTON FULL-BACK'S INJURY
February 4, 1935. Evening Express.
He Is Likely To Be Fit For Cup-Tie.
By the Pilot.
The injury to Jack Jones, Everton's young left back sustained at Huddersfield on Saturday when the Blues drew 1-1. It is early yet to say whether or not Jones will play against Derby. I believe he will be fit. I do not, however, think the directors will risk him against Wolverhampton wanderers at Goodison Park on Saturday. All the other players escaped injury in this hard game in which Everton fought bravely against adversity and the elements to gain well-earned point. In the first half, when Everton played with the wind there was no comparison between the teams. Everton operated as a sound clever progressive football combination against a side that relied mainly on individual enterprise. When Jones could not resume, the Blues had to re-organize their side with Mercer at right back, and Cunliffe operating as a half back-cum-forward. Then came a blinding rainstorm, during which Lythgoe negatived Coulter's earlier goal for the Blues. Everton's defence stood up in glorious manner to some fierce Town attacks, and I was pleased with Mercer. He was playing at back for the first time in his life and though lacking polish, he was grand with his tackles and courageous with the interventions. The man of the match, however, was Thomson. He has not played better this season, and that is high praise. His ball-control subtlety in creating openings and complete defence made him the scintillating star. All the Everton half-backs were good. All the defence earned praise. Dean was in a strange role. Rarely did he head the ball and we saw a leader who did all the good things with his feet. Throughout he was a purposeful worker and diligent leader. Cunliffe filled his new role with success, but the wingers, Geldard and Coulter, were the best forwards on the field, even allowing for the fine work of young Malam. Stevenson made a wily partner for Coulter, in a good Everton side, which suffered through the injury to Jones. Had Jones been on all the time I am certain the Blues would have secured their first away win of the season.

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EVERTON’S TEN-FOLD FEAT
Liverpool Echo- Monday, February 4, 1935
CHANCES OF JONES PLAYING IN THE CUP-TIE
Bee’s Notes, The Hive
There is good news of Jones, the Everton back. He pulled a muscle in twenty minutes of play at Huddersfield, and the local club doctor told me he is likely to be fit for Saturday week’s Cup-tie v. Derby County, as he is a young man and likely to “throw it off” quicker than one of older age. Jones himself said on Saturday night, after arriving at Liverpool from Huddersfield, he felt very much better, and already a lot of the pain had gone. This is good news because Jones became a vital part of the young Everton side and has done as much as anyone else to carry the eleven to the next round of the Cup tournament. Any team gathering a point away from home has done well; but if that team is without its full back for the whole of the second half the feat becomes the more praiseworthy. It was hard to keep Huddersfield in check because Jones went off at a time when the rain was icy cold, was pelting at the backs of the home side, and the gale of wind helped Huddersfield’s chance. It was then one saw how trustworthy Sagar, Cook, Mercer, Cunliffe (at half back) and especially Gee could be. Huddersfield rammed on all attacks for half an hour to make the second half the fastest I can remember, although the game did not seem to be “so good as that.” The formation of Everton in their “strangled” period was; Cook back to left back, mercer full back, Cunliffe right half, with Stevenson doing a lot of pestering for the benefit of his side’s defence. Mercer did all that one could wish in the first half, and during the second spasm he held his own against Huddersfield’s best wing. But no one had quite the good day Jock Thomson had; he was not in his heavy artillery mood; he did everything in dandy fashion, and finally got Richardson passing him half a dozen mistaken passes with Lang looking on wonderingly.
WANTING IN CONFIDENCE
Huddersfield are suffering just as Everton suffered years ago when they went to Huddersfield at a vital time and took a goalless draw. They lack inches, physique and confidence. They don’t believe in themselves, and while they field so diminutive a forward line one wonders how the change to success can be effected. Roughton is still good, Goodall has gone back a little; Wrightman is not only a solid half back, but he is an object lesson in shooting; Malam is still the key man of the line, giving discreet and precise passes all around, but he work is too heavy for a little chap when those around him are of a similar shape. Certainly Lythgoe will have a go at goal, but the rest of the line lacks “bite,” and the strength to carry through their preconceived notions. On the other hand, Geldard began the day with some more of his storming-troops notions, and his fine run bringing Coulter an all-important goal was one of his best efforts. It was a day when the wind could not be harnessed; therefore, the ball should have been kept going smoothly, without what the golfer  calls “pressing.” However, Huddersfield did not copy Everton’s copybook patterns; they rushed and ran and hoped and-often got in each other’s way. The final ten minutes rally was a striking effort, and it was then Sagar came through with the ball as if he had brought it with his own card winning money! Everton’s inability to win at their away games has lasted just the year, but they keep up their league position by means of some striking displays away from home, which bring them a point, and Saturday’s was a just and worthy point in view of their absent friend. The pity was that it came at the cost of a fine sporting club, which looked upon its 14,600 gate as a marvellous gathering. Huddersfield have always been so sporting that none of the players or officials or Press members want to see them pass out of Division 1., which they have graced for so many years, even to the point of winning the league championship three years in succession. May their change of fortune be instant-that is my worst wish.
CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. George A. Peter, of Maghull, visited Stockton-on-Tees the day after the famous Cup-tie. He says, "I wonder if the average Red and Blue fan appreciates your reports on matches played away from home. To my mind the enclosed Sunderland cuttingare the moat biased I have ever read. So, ‘Bee,' continue to give us the usual unbiased reports from your pen (or should I say typewriter?)
Mr. W. Mercer, of London‘  S.E.I, sends a postcard saying. " Well done Everton. See you at Wembley."
 "Scotland " sends me a card front Lime-street: " As a visitor to Liverpool allow me to express my opinion. The Cup-tie was simply marvellous—football as it should be played and controlled as it should be played and controlled as it should be. . The Celts at their best never excelled either of the teams." Mr. Ernest Smith. of Southend-on-Sea. sends this memory card: While congratulating Everton on their splendid success, this game reminded me of one some years back when playing against Sunderland. The score shortly before time was 3-0 in favour of Sunderland. The ground was emptying, but Everton drew level with the last kick and were playing so well that had there been another few minutes to go they would surely have won. I believe Dicky Boyle was one of the team. Best of lock to Everton from one of their supporters when they played at Anfield.
The crowd at the Everton Res v. Huddersfield Res match on Saturday saw a man sent off and didn’t know he has been sent off. Anderson, of Huddersfield, was the man concerned. He was hurt in collision with an Everton defender, and when the referee came up to “book” him for a foul he apparently realised that he had given the player a final warning previously. The player was assisted off by the trainer and the crowd though it was injury that caused his going. Actually, of course, the player had been sent off.
The international teams to represent England and Ireland in the match at Goodison Park, on Wednesday, will both stay at Southport prior to the game. The Irish party will arrive about 8.30 to-morrow morning and make their headquarters at the Palace Hotel. It is expected they will visit a theatre tomorrow night. The English team, with Mr. W.C. Cuff, the Everton chairman, in charge, will also arrive during the day and stay at the Prince of Wales Hotel.

EVERTON CHANGES
February 5, 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
The Everton club has discovered several exceptionally good footballers, by encouraging local talent, and the ‘'A'' team venture has shown that it is well worth while, another player, who has graduated in the nursery is to have his chance in senior football on Saturday. Jackson, the locally-trained full-back is to partner Cook, in the team against Wolverhampton at Goodison Park in place of Jones, who was hurt at Huddersfield town on Saturday. But who it is hoped will be fit for the cup-tie on the following Saturday. Everton are fortunate to have young backs like Jackson and Jones to back up first team duty. The latest recruit to the first team has progressed fight from the time he was picked out during the annual trials for amateurs at Goodison Park, and from the ‘'A'' team he has won his way to the centre-league side and now to the premier eleven. Jackson was born within ten minutes of Goodison Park, and learned his football under the shadows of the stands as it were.
Zingar Alliance Product
Jackson became prominent in zingar alliance football, was always notable for his fine defensive play, and it was not surprising that he secured a trial at the opening of the 1929-30 season. He has made his mark and played for the ‘'A'' team, later when Marine needed a full-back, he was loaned to that club which he helped very reach the final of the FA amateur cup, it was in 1932, that he signed for Everton as a professional. He has of course greatly improved in tactical and positional play since that time. While his kicking has lost none of it power. He stands 5ft 8ins and weights 11 st 6lbs. Britton returns to his usual place instead of Mercer, and the team is: - Sagar; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Kick off is at 3.15. The Reserve side to visit Wolverhampton will be: - Bradshaw; Williams, Cresswell; Mercer, White, Archer; Leyfield, Bentham, Dickinson, Webster, Stein. Everton announce that all tickets for the cup-tie with Derby County on February 16 have been sold.

EVERTON'S LEAGUE DEBUTANT
February 5 1935. Evening Express.
Jackson to Play Against Wolverhampton.
By the Pilot.
“Give the young players a chance” is the policy being pursued by the Everton Football Club directors. Three weeks ago they introduced Jack Jones into the team at left back, and this boy –a product of the “A” team –proved a hugh success in the Sunderland Cup-ties. Jones was injured at Huddersfield on Saturday so the directors for the match with Wolverhampton Wanderers at Goodison Park on Saturday are introducing to First Division football another lad who has graduated through the “A” team. This is Jackson, the former Marine player, who has been showing fine football with the Central league side. Jackson was discovered by Everton “A” but a few seasons ago when Marine were in the running for the F.A. Amateur Cup, Everton loaned Jackson to Marine. Of course Jackson was then an amateur and he helped Marine to reach the final before they fell to Dulwich Hamlet at West Ham. In that Marine side was also Halsall the present Blackburn Rovers half-back. The following season he was signed as a professional by Everton and he and Jones went into “partnership” with the “A” team. Jackson is a grand little player with a sure kick in either foot and a fine tackle. He comes in at right back, and Coo the versatile moves back to left back –the position he occupied when Cresswell was in the team. There is one other change Britton who rested last week in view of tomorrow's international resumes at right half-back in place of Mercer. Everton will be out to record their 13 th home win in this game. It will be their 15 th home game this season. Everton; - Sagar; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter.

The Goodison Cup-Tie.
Should the Cup-tie between Everton and Derby County be decided on February 16. Everton will play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on February 20. If a replay is necessary, Everton will travel to Buxton on the evening of February 16, and will remain there until the day of the match.

BEE’S NOTES
Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, February 5, 1935
Everton play Chelsea on February 20, at Chelsea, if the Cup-tie against Derby County is decided on the 18th Buxton would be the overnight journey if the Derby tie is drawn for the game at Goodison versus Wolves, Everton have chosen Jackson, the Everton “A” player, late Zingari Alliance player-another of the Jones type- a local and proud of it, and competent into the bargain. He was born within a stone’s throw of the ground. Britton returns, of course.
Mr. J.H. Davies, of 21, Astor-street says; As an ardent supporter of the Everton team for over forty years I raise an emphatic protest to the Everton directors in their action in raising the price of the goal double decker, and even more strongly in their issuing tickets for the same. To the best of my knowledge this stand has always been; Pay at the turnstiles. Quite a few friends of mine have been in the habit of using this stand, but one and all are agreed that for the Derby match they will boycott it, and are determined to pay the ordinary. The thrills that were packed into that two hours’ glorious fighting will never be forgotten. I want Everton to win the Cup, but my sympathy goes out to Sunderland in having to go out. Wishing you the best of health and many more years to continue writing your notes.
STILL IN BUSNESS AT 80
Eighty years of age to-day and still in the enjoyment of complete health, and actively Brighton. A engaged in business, is the proud record of Mr. Arthur Clegg, of 49, Dalemorton-road, New Brighton. A native of Halifax, Mr. Clegg came to Liverpool in 1881, when he entered the employ of Alfred Carter and Co., slate merchants. Fourteen years ago the business was acquired by John Evans, Ltd., builders’ merchants, with whom Mr. Clegg continued his work as a traveller. He has thus been in the same employ for over half-a-century. Mr. Clegg has been a shareholder of the Everton Football Club since its formation.

EVERTON’S CONSISTENCY
Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, February 6, 1935
By Bees
Since Everton lost at Middlesbrough on December 1 they have played thirteen games, including the Cup-ties, and have lost only one-at Sunderland on Boxing Day. During this period Everton have picked up fourteen points from the ten League games played, and in all have scored 39 goals and conceded 27. The Goodison Park side’s record for this run (Everton’s score first) is v. Blackburn Rovers (h,) 5-2; v. Sheffield Wednesday (a) 0-0; v. Birmingham (h,) 2-0; v. Sunderland (h.) 6-2; v. Sunderland (a.) 0-7; v. Tottenham Hotspur (h.) 5-2; v. Derby County (h.) 2-2; v. Preston North End (a.) 2-2; v. Grimsby Town (h) F.A Cup 6-3; v. Grimsby Town 3-1; v. Sunderland (a.) F.C Cup, 1-1, replay 6-4; and v. Huddersfield Town (a) 1-1. If they can maintain such consistency during the remainder of the season, then their prospects of obtaining at least some of the honours are distinctly bright.
HAIL, HALES!
Years gone by there was a famous Stoke player by name of Len Hales. To-day he is at Chester, and he has taken the trouble to trip me Everton for the Cup and “my old side for the League.” Mr. hales was present at THE Cup-tie. His are the words of an experienced player, and one who has had directorial scope in later years. Read, therefore;-
You very truly state the match at Goodison Park was the best match ever seen. What a treat it was for those of us who were privileged to be present and watch such classical and wonderful football! Apart from the thrills and excitement of the game, surely such a wonderful exhibition of football has never been seen and doubtless will never be seen again-in our time, at least. The pleasure of seeing such clean and delightful football! I really think the occasion worthy of being commemorated in some way, and I am writing to you to suggest that the memorable Cup fight on January 30, 1935, between Everton and Sunderland at Goodison Park, be recognised in some way, and if it is possible, the players and officials who took part in the game be given a memento of the occasion. You will know if it is permissible to start a shilling fund and give them a gold medal with a suitable inscription; “Well played! Everton v. Sunderland, fourth Round English Cup, January 30, 1935.” I’m sure thousands of your readers who were at the match would be more than delighted to subscribe and send you a bob along. If as I am sure would be the case, a large sum is received, the balance could be devoted to charity or a football players’ fund, if any. What about it?
I am sorry to say such a memento is impossible; the laws of the game do not allow it; hence my endeavour ibn Saturday’s Football Echo to keep the record of the day’s proceedings in concrete form.
Mr. S.B. Smith, of London S.E 1, joins in;- Just a line to commemorate Everton’s wonderful victory. It takes me back to the days when the League medals were presented to Everton at Shaw-street College and when they practised every Wednesday on the ground which is now Belmont-road Workhouse. Those were the good old days of Geary, Chadwick, Milward, Latta, and “Daddy” Holt. I saw Everton play Arsenal this season, and everyone present thought the Blues were a wonderful team, but practically everybody gave them credit for the disallowed goal. Anyhow, it has made everybody see the advisability of having two referees. Yes, Everton have a grand set of players perhaps the best ever.”
“Lescan” sends the following from Bebington;- “Congratulations on your excellent reports of the splendid cup-tie we enjoyed on Wednesday. To read the report in to-day’s Post was to see the game a second time-how do you do it? It was a privilege to watch the game, which was a credit to all interested in it. “I wonder if another twenty years will produce a spate of letters in your enjoyable Notes when some of the 60,000 will recall the many thrills if a dispute arises about the best Cup-tie ever played in Liverpool.”
REASON
“Stanley Arms” says;- Why will the replayed tie, Everton v. Sunderland, go down in history as one of the finest games ever seen? Because there was a capable and efficient referee in charge. Reading an account of the match at Sunderland, it says it was a pity to witness such an exhibition between two such high class teams. Could this have happened if the ref had complete control of the players? I say no.

ENGLAND WIN
February 7 1935. Evening Express.
Everton Players Shine in Goodison Game.
Coulter miss a Penalty For Ireland.
By the Pilot.
The England eleven which defeated Ireland at Goodison Park 2-1 is not good enough to conquer Scotland when the countries meet at Hampton Park in April. This is my opinion after seeing the game at Goodison. I though Ireland deserved to win. Stevenson and Coulter was the finest wing of the game. Britton succeeded more as a constructionists than a defender, but his work was often wasted because colleagues failed to take advantage of his transfers. Britton did well and should retain his place. Everton played a big part in the fine play of the Irish side, for Stevenson, Coulter and Cook were outstanding. The left wing pair were delightful in understanding and trickiness, and Stevenson had the joy of scoring Ireland's goal with a mighty drive. Coulter missed a penalty but he did not seem to relish the idea of taking it. That was the one blemish on his game. Cook was easily the best back on the field. He kick beautifully always to a colleague and perfectly timed. Att 32,000 (£2,179).

IRELAND MADE A PLUCKY FIGHT OF IT
Liverpool Echo- Thursday, February 7, 1935
ENGLAND DISAPPOINTS IN SOME PARTICULARS
Bee’s Notes, The Hive
The best thing in the England- Ireland International match from my point of view, was Elisha Scott, the former goalkeeper, advancing to me in the press-box and asking if he could shake my hand and forget the past. “I know I let you down very badly and I am sorry. I did not think you would tolerate me any more but I want you to shake hands.” So the clasp was made- and that ends that. I mention it so that the history books of football may get the right angle on this rather important affair of just nine months ago. People locally may not have looked on this game as a good one. They have no knowledge what poor internationals we have seen between England and Ireland. Now, the game of yesterday lost something of its chances because the local people would persist in comparing it with the game of a week before -and comparison should have been impossible, because there was no tag “CUP” attached to this game, and the quality of football was not in the same bounds of delight. The absence of goals, too, prevented it being a classic, but it was definitely good football for an international match, and one could not wish to see four brighter incidents than the goals and penalty kick incident. Let us look at the goals again and place Bastin’s in the best-ever category. His first was the result of a triangular passing movement with a sweeping upward rush by the scorer and a shot that could not be stopped, even by the alert Breen. The second was a gem to the wee fellow Stevenson, who showed how hard he can hit the ball; the third was the pure solo goal to Bastin as the result of a chase to a chance that had turned the ball for a goal-kick -or so it appeared.
THE CONFERENCE
The thought in the minute of the onlookers was that Bastin would do well to keep the ball from passing over the by-line. Bastin had other ideas. He not only retrieved the ball, he swung round and flashed it, angled as he was, into the net-a glorious goal. Ireland should have done better than lose 2-1. They had their chances and refused them, and the crowning blow came when Hapgood handled and a penalty could not be escaped. Hap good walked away without protest; he knew he had handled deliberately; he felt he had been outside the penalty area. Then Ireland went into conference, and you know how conferences can drag out time. First one man would take the spot kick, then another Coulter seemed to say, “Anyone but me.” Finally he took it, and those who do not know his penalty-placing effort believed he was too nonchalant with the spot kick. They felt he said to himself. “Well, I asked you to get someone else to take the supposed gift.” We who know Coulter know that it is his style of taking a spot kick, and the ball struck the crossbar and went over?
NOW FOR SCOTLAND
Ireland was so bright and relentless that England should have been made to pay for her defensive blunders. Neither Arsenal back was in his best form, but fortunately Hibbs was in one of those splendid moods when he collars the cross-centre with the perfect timing and handling that make forwards bow the knee. Hibbs was a great success, and all the Everton “contingent” shone, none more so than Cook and Coulter, with Britton and Stevenson equally charming in their use of the ball. Drake had no chance, thanks to the poverty of modern English football ideals. Brook and Crooks were off their game, and it appeared as if Brook had been told to keep down his position and not perform his roaming act; only once did he flit away and then he failed rather ignominiously. Bentall’s start was bright, but he, like Copping and others, faded out. It is plain we have yet to get the right blend for the game against Scotland at Hampden Park. However, while Bastian is anywhere in the front line we are always likely to get some goals; he is a very wonderful young man, with the strain of James running through his blood. He will always be of international stamp; he has the flair for these big matches. On the Irish side I was struck with (apart from those mentioned) Breen in goal, Gowey, quite their best half back, and the left flank. Martin can be very disappointing when opposed to a man of the size of Barker, who could not be termed a success on yesterday’s showing, because he failed to deliver those sweeping passes to the wing which had made him a star in the game versus Italy. England has won the international championship, but is far from taking the spoils at Hampden Park; that is my considered judgement.
PENALTY MISSES
Yesterday was Coulter’s third penalty miss on the Everton ground this season. Twice previously in League games he had been called upon to take a “spot” kick, and in each instance had failed to score. In his first attempt against West Brom he calmy rolled the ball wide of the goal, and in the effort against Tottenham Hotspur he gave Taylor, the Spurs goalkeeper, an easy task to pick up his rolling “shot” and clear. Yesterday’s kick was different. Coulter fired a hard shot at goal, but it ricocheted from the crossbar and out of play. The international drew the largest crowd of officials, managers and scouts I have ever seen at Goodison Park. At the luncheon Mr. John McKenna gave his “election address” and explained the absence of the Lord Major. He said he was happy to see two aldermen there, Alderman Luke Hogan and Alderman James Cross. He feared, however, that Mr. Hogan’s mind was not exactly centred upon the match. I was happy to see and speak to Sir Frederick Wall, Sir Francis Joseph, and Sir Manuel Hill-Wood, and the new secretary of the F.A., Mr. Rous, who has dropped into the shoes of Sir Frederick with happy results to everyone. Mr. W.C. Cuff, the Everton chairman, was in charge of the successful side, and everybody voted the arrangements admirable.
THE SPEC. IN TRAINING
“Monty” writes;- Thanks for your great report on the match, and glad you laid the bogey re your presence at the match. What a truly great game. There are a few things wrong in most of reports. It was not Coulter and Geldard who scored Everton’s goals, it was not Sagar who did the most marvellous goalkeeping. It was not Willie Cook, Young Jones, Charlie Gee or anybody else who stopped the Sunderland attack, I alone did it from a Bullens-road stand I paid for a seat and never sat in it. I secured the ball with both legs, scored goals, stopped Connor time and again until to-day I am aching from head to foot. I think if this sort of thing is to continue, we shall have to arrange a pipe line from Buxton to Liverpool, so that the spectators can have the famous water at half-time and again before they play extra time. I can see it was a fatal mistake on my part to come not properly trained for that extra time, so I am trying to rectify it before the Derby match Cup-tie. This morning for breakfast I had a plateful of mails and a glass of blood and iron tonic, and by gad I needed it. Before closing, I would like to state, in a more serious vein, that I went to Sunderland with Everton and would like to express gratitude to all Sunderland supporters for their real friendliness and good sportsmanship, both before, during and after the match. One thing was most noteworthy; the seats allotted to us visitors from Everton were the finest in the ground. Not the usual stuck behind the pillars, &c., we so often get; as regular followers will hear out. Other clubs should please note.
EVERTON’S BELT
Mr. John Livingstone says;- I advocated the erection of a memorial in Anfield Cemetery to the late Jem Mace. You gave my Christian name as George, which is incorrect. George of that ilk is the name of a one-time Liverpool F.C. player. That may be the cause of the slip. I wonder how many of your readers (and they are legion) remember when the players of Everton F.C were presented with a belt -not a championship belt but a bright red web belt! It was away back in the 1889-90 season that the late Mr. J. Kean, proprietor of the Westminster Music Hall (now the Doric Picture House) to mark his appreciation of the players, with the permission of the Everton directors, invited the team to the Music Hall to see a special entertainment and presented each player with a belt. The captain of the team, Andy Hannah, (the old Renton back) came to the front of the stage and with a few choice words thanked Mr. Kean for his appropriate gift. The next day being Saturday and Everton were playing at home, the spectators rolled up in their thousands to see the team play- and incidentally the broad red belts. Those days the players did not wear club stockings, they often wore their everyday socks! Alex Brady, the Everton inside right, on that occasion wore a pair of emerald-green socks. The colour scheme was blue and white half jerseys, blue serge knickers, and of course the presentation belts. Hannah later captained the Liverpool team; he played alongside McLean, also an erstwhile Everton player; the team had nine players all Mac-something. Among them were McOwen, goal (Darwen F.C)., Mclean, backs, McBride, McCue, McCartney, half-backs, the two McQueens and McVean, forwards.
WOLVES’ TWO CHANGES
For their match with Everton at Goodison Park, on Saturday, Wolverhampton Wanderers make two changes from the team that lost 3-0 at home to Grimsby Town last week. Rhodes returns at right half in place of Greene. Boy Martin will lead the attack again in place of Galley. It will be the second time this week that Brown and Martin both Irish internationals, have played at Goodison. The team will be Utterson; Hollingworth, Shaw; Rhodes, Smalley, Richards, brown, Harthill, Martin, Jones and Wrigglesworth. The Wolves’ reserve team to meet Everton Reserves at the Molyneux ground will be; Weare; Laking, Taylor; Cullis, Morris, Gardiner, Crook, Thompson, Galley, Morgan, and Hanson.

STARS OF FOUR COUNTRIES IN EVERTON MATCH.
February 8 1935. Evening Express.
Wolves' Visit Tomorrow
Blues Need Five Goals Four Half-Century at Home.
By the Pilot.
Six players who took part in the international match between England and Ireland on Wednesday reappear at Goodison Park tomorrow, when Everton oppose Wolverhampton Wanderers. They are Britton, Cook, Stevenson and Coulter, of Everton, and Martin and Brown of the Wolves. Five of these are Irishmen. Scotland and Wales will also be represented among the players, while Utterson the Wolves' goalkeeper brings the Irish representation up to six. Thomson, of Everton, is the Scot and Richards and Jones of the Wolves, the Welshmen. In addition 12 of the players are internationals and two are inter-League players. The match also marks the Football League debut of Jackson the young Everton back who claims the distinction of having figured in an F.A. Amateur Cup Final. He was then with Marine who lost to Dulwich Hamlet 7-1 at West Ham. Jackson is a grand little player, full of courage and resource, a fine kicker with either foot and a keen tackler.
15 th Home Game.
It will be Everton's 15 th home game of the season. Already they have won 12 and drawn one. The only team to win at the ground was Manchester City. The Wolves have not an impressive away record. In 13 journeys they have returned home victors only once and three matches have brought a division of the spoils. So form indicates that Everton will enhance their already strong position in the League. If Everton's half-backs can secure a grip on the nippy Wolves forwards then the Everton attackers should be capable of securing sufficient goals to win. Everton require only five goals to complete their half century at Goodison Park this season. Judging by their home form, they have a fair chance if reaching the total tomorrow.
Cup Training.
Immediately after the game the Everton players have for Buxton for special training and they will remain there until the morning of the match with Derby County a week hence. The following players go into special training. Sagar, Cook, Cresswell, Williams, Jones, Jackson, Britton, Gee, Thomson, White, Mercer, Geldard, Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter and Stein. Everton have not lost a match since Christmas Day, and they should preserve that record tomorrow. Everton: - Sagar; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Thomson, Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Wolverhampton Wanderers: - Utterson; Hollingworth, Shaw; Rhodes, Smalley, Richards; Brown, Hartill, Martin, Jones Wriggleworth.

MARTIN AGAIN AT GOODISON PARK
Liverpool Echo-Friday, February 8, 1935
Bee’s Notes, The Hive
Everton, sitting well in spite of international calls, will draw the city to their side to-morrow, when they tackle the Wolverhampton Wanderers club. Both are ancient teams, with nothing of the ancient about their present playing staff. It will be rather interesting to see the alleged “Boy” Martin again within the space of three days at the Goodison Park ground. He breaks out into goals at times, but when I have seen him, once at Goodison and once at Wrexham, injury has been his trouble, and he has been unable to do himself justice. He got a knock in the international, but played on very pluckily, and in a match of this description he will be able to demonstrate that neatness of touch and uncommon tricks of finesse that were not suitable for the international match. The Wolves are out of the Cup. Everton continue in, and the joy of football life as shown by the Goodison club against Sunderland will bear it’s hall mark and trade mark for all future home games. Those who were not present at the Cup-tie will not risk the chance of missing a repeat performance on a Saturday, I am deeply interested in the appearance of young Jackson, the Zingari Alliance boy, whose form with the A. team and the Reserve team I have followed closely, believing him to be of the same character and standing as the other local whose place he takes -Jones by name. We have to go back to the Balmers, and Crelley to find Everton offering local defenders so good a chance of becoming first-class footballers. Wolverhampton can be surprising in their fleetness and enthusiasm, and tomorrow’s match looks like being a battle of wits as contrasted to pace, and determination. A big crowd at Goodison Park will enjoy the fare. Everton; Sagar; Cook, Jackson; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter.
Here as we are talking of the Midlands may I make the interesting announcement that Mr. Pinckston, the referee of the Everton-Sunderland cup-tie , tells me he is very gratified to have such favourable comments from men who do know hiw the game should be played, and despite the idiosyncrasies “with which I have unfortunately been labelled, I can assure you that from the very first my sole object in refereeing is to give a square deal to all concerned. Every man in the field is of equal importance, and should be given the opportunity to play football and nothing but football. I never mind an honest critic’s view. I take off my hat to such men as these, to whom the game is indebted. “I wonder how many people would believe that I was concerned in the Everton-Liverpool semi-final nearly thirty years ago at Aston. That day I was in the Everton dressing-room as a ‘ball boy.’ I have a great admiration for Liverpool football enthusiasts. They certainly do know something about soccer football and, in comparison with the South-well, we had better say no more. Some up and see me any time.”
FAITH
“Kyburn” says;- I wrote you a few months ago for the first time, appealing for fair play for Albert Geldard, the Everton winger, who at that time was definitely out of favour with the “Bobites” at Goodison Park. I always had faith in his ability and his form in recent games has given me, in addition to all the other thousands of Everton supporters, including his former critics, the greatest satisfaction. Keep it up, Albert, and I hope you realise now that we supporters are not so bad after all!

WOLVES TACKLE EVERTON
February 9 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
The season is rapidly advancing, and with the longer days the limit of starting time has been reached and the chief match on Merseyside today begins at 3.15. Everton are at home to old rivals in Wolverhampton Wanderers, and in view of Everton's capacity to entertain, there will be another good attendance at Goodison Park. The Wolves are a rule provide stern opposition, although their successes at Everton have been few and far between, but dash and enterprise have always been associated with the club and I expect the Midland team to give Everton a good run. Six of the players who participated in the England v. Ireland match on Wednesday, will again be on view four on the home side and Brown and Martin will assist the Wolves, Everton have a chance to finish high up in the League race, and on form they should add another victory to their credit. Special interest will be centred in the debut of Jackson the local player who has done so well in “A” team and Central League games for Everton. Teams: - Everton: - Sagar; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Thomson, Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Wolverhampton Wanderers: - Utterson; Hollingworth, Shaw; Rhodes, Smalley, Richards; Brown, Hartill, Martin, Jones Wriggleworth.

WOLVES RES V. EVERTON RES
February 9, 1935. Evening Express Football Edition.
There was little to choose between the two teams at Molyneux ground. The Wolves were a shade the faster and deservedly went ahead at the 13 th minute Crook beating Bradshaw with an unstoppable shot. Williams was injured and Everton suffered when he was forced to go outside left and the team was rearranged, they were hard pressed for a time and only good work by Cresswell prevented more quick goals. Wolves added a second goal after half an hour, which Thompson scored but Dickinson scored for Everton just before the interval. Half-time Wolves Res 2, Everton Res 1.

GREAT SOCCER CLUBS AND THEIR STORIES-BURNLEY
February 9 1935. Evening express Football
Burnley's Famous Forward Who Practised Mis-Kicks!
The Goalkeeper with Fifty Understudies.
Floodlit Soccer in the Eighties.
By a Special Correspondent.
To the modern football follower the name of Burnley does not carry the magic it did, but there was a time –and not so long ago at that –when they stood on the topmost pinnacle of success. From September 6, 1920, to March 25 1921 they took part in 30 successive League matches with out once knowing defeat. This run has no paralled in league football and, as would be expected, it brought the Championship to Turf Moor. Burnley have had many famous players in their long career but the team that represented them at this time, stands out as a combination against all others. To commemorate their feat the club placed a brass tablet in the dressing-room. On this tablet are the names of the players responsible and the man who trained them, Charlie Bates is not forgotten. Of the great team, only Bob Kelly, the international inside-right, remains in league Football. He has been in the game since 1913 and is now on the books of Preston North End, after service with Sunderland and Huddersfield Town. The goalkeeper was Jerry Dawson. He gave Burnley 21 years' service and was awarded four benefits. Dawson was so consistent that he had nearly 50 understudies during his period of service at turf Moor. One after another, they wearied of waiting for their chance in the first team and departed to seek better luck with other clubs.
F.A. Cup Winners.
But Fate knows no logic. On the most important occasion of all in his long association with Burnley. Jerry Dawson was unable to play. It was the Cup final with Liverpool in 1914. Burnley won, but there was no medal for Dawson, who was out of action as the result of an injury received in the semi-final. His place was taken by Ronnie Sewell who afterwards went to Blackburn Rovers. Sewell must be accounted one of the luckiest of men. Fortune favoured him in football, and there were one or two incidents in his earlier life that indicated the prestige of a lucky star. Before he took up football Sewell was a sailor, and in a life that took him to many queer quarters he had a number of narrow escapes. He was luckiest of all when on one occasion he missed his ship S.S. Thornaby. It sailed without him, foundered and was lost with all hands. The winning of the cup in 1914 and on the league championship in 1921 are the two high spots in Burnley's story, but the club has had a colourful history. Away back in 1870, there was a Rugby team known as Burnley Rovers in the Lancashire town. In 1881 they absorbed another club and at the end of one year, Rugby was dropped in favour of Soccer. Under the new scheme of things the Word “Rovers” was discarded as well. So did the present Burnley F.C. come into existence with Turf Moor its headquarters. This gave Soccer a real start in the town and it was not long before a number of other clubs sprang up to engage in local competition. Burnley began to strengthen their side by importing professional players. The first to arrive was Danny Fred, a Scottish international who had assisted Vale of Leven and Accrington and this player taught his colleagues many of the finer points of the game. Under the guidance Burnley became a powerful side indeed. In 1884 they conquered Preston North End and Blackburn Rovers; two of the really outstanding Lancashire clubs at that time.
Early Floodlights.
Another event worthy of mention in these early days of the club's career was a floodlight match with Nelson. Soccer by night is by no means the modern innovation many people think. True, Burnley's method of illumination was a series of flares placed round the ground. There were no powerful arc-lamps, but the men were able to see to play cleanly enough. Professionalism brought Burnley under the ban of the Football Association in company with other famous sides, but the legislating of the paid player came in 1885. The football League was formed three years later and Burnley were one of the six Lancashire teams that joined it. They were not a strong force, and in 1897 were relegated to the second Division. It took them only one season to win their way back, however, and the following year they made a bold bid for the League championship. They gained third position, but despite such an improvement in their playing record they were greatly embarrassed financially. To ease the strain they were forced to transfer players weakening their team so much in the process that they were relegated in 1900. They remained in the Second Division for 13 years, and then, having won promotion, they went on to win the cup. A number of the men who shared in this cup triumphant also played their part in the gaining of the League championship after the war. They were David Taylor, the left back; Halley, Boyle, and Watson the three halfs; Nesbitt, the outside right; and Mosscrop the left winger. Bert Freeman, the centre forward in the Cup team, was one of the most deadly marksmen has ever known, and he set up a League record of 38 goals in a season that remained unbeaten until the off-side rule was altered. His Speciality was a shrewd shot, in other words, a carefully calculated miskick.
The “Slice” Shot.
Freeman held the view that a good goalkeeper could reply on getting in the way of a true shot, no matter what force was behind it. A “slice” was a different thing altogether comparable shall we say to a break ball in cricket.” So the brainy Bert practiced such deceptions for hour after hour during training at Turf moor. Tom Boyle, the centre half, was another who spent a long time in profiling certain moves. His strength was in the way he could head a ball accurately to his wing forwards. In training he used to go out into the middle of the field with four or five footballs. These he would toss up into the air and then as they descended direct them in the way they should go. Boyle, a great captain was signed on from the Barnsley team that had reached the Cup final in 1910, and a fee of £1,500 was paid. He was cheap at the price for he led the club into the First division and was skipper of both the Cup and League championship sides. The highest fee ever paid for a player by Burnley was £6,000 for Jack Hill, who went to them from Plymouth Argyle in May 1926. A knee injury finished the great tom Boyle, and Jack Hill was his successor. Burnley had good service from Hill, and at the end of five years made a profit of £2,000 when they allowed him to go to Newcastle. He is now manager of Hull City. The old brigade have gone, but the deeds they did will not be forgotten. The new players find respect in that brass table in their dressing room.

EVERTON V DERBY COUNTY TIT-BITS
February 9, 1935. Evening Express, Football Edition
By Tom Glidden (The West Bromwich Albion Star).
From some points of view many people will regard the Everton v. Derby County game as the tit-bit of the round. The first hand stories which have reached me about Everton's display in the second cup tie against Sunderland make me wish I could see their game against Derby. Both Everton and Derby can be included among the teams nicely placed for a big cup effort. They are quite comfortable so far as the league is concerned, and both capable of playing high class football. There should be some great wing play in this game with Crooks and Duncan on one side and Geldard and Coulter on the other. It is not without significance that Geldard and Coulter scored five of the six goals obtained by Everton against Sunderland.

“WOLVES” BREAK DOWN AT GOODISON PARK
Sports Argus, Saturday, 9 February 1935
BEATEN BY FIVE GOALS TO TWO
EVERTON’S SECOND HALF RALLY
EVERTON 5, WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 2
The visit of “Wolves” to Goodison Park to-day drew a crowd of about 30,000. Both sides were as selected. Jackson, who took the place of Jones (injured at Huddersfield last week) was making his debut in First Division football. Everton; Sagar; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Wolverhampton Wanderers; Utterson; Hollingworth, Shaw; Rhodes, Smalley, Richards; Brown, Hartill, Martin, Jones, Wrigglesworth. Referee-E.W. Vokes (Bath). “Wolves” struck their attacking form they were a definite menace, particularly on the left flank. Utterson made two good saves, but in six minutes he was beaten by Stevenson, who crossed over on the right, and made a first time shot after Coulter had seen his effort punched out. The Wanderers got over their defensive patch, and Jones was unlucky with a good effort after Martin had shown headwork rivalling that of Dean. Cunliffe had two shots and Dean just missed an opening by a yard. Then Wanderers brought out their best work, and shook Everton with two goals in two minutes. Hartill was injured rather badly, but RICHARDS put a free kick through for a goal at 24 minutes, the ball striking a defender to beat Sagar. Two minutes later Jones scored a clever goal to put “Wolves” ahead. From a perfect centre from the right he headed the ball and gave Sagar no chance of saving. Dean went off for a moment and Geldard ran through “Wolves” defence by sheer speed before centring for CUNLIFFE to score the equaliser. It had been a hectic spell, and the Wanderers had proved that Jackson, the Everton reserve back, could be beaten at times rather easily. Towards the interval, Wanderers because the more compact and convincing side, and Smalley and Richards were outstanding.  They made their passes judiciously, and the Wanderers should have scored again through Brown, if he had not shot instantly without waiting to control the ball. Martin, after Brown had made the running, tested Sagar.
Half-time;- Everton 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2
In the second half Everton again pressed on the left wing, but Hollingworth pulled up Stevenson after Coulter had made a dangerous opening. Dean had a crashing shot smothered before “Wolves” had settled down again. He back headed a free kick taken by Gee, but Utterson cleverly caught the ball. A corner followed immediately, and Coulter’s kick was followed by a header from Cunliffe. Rhodes was over-shadowed by Coulter, and Dean nearly scored with a back-heel. Rhodes went off for a time after an injury received after a tackle by Stevenson. In the 48th minute CUNLIFFE scored a third for Everton. The Wanderers made a concerted attack on the left, and Martin finished up with a shot which went less than a hard wide. Cook was dour when Hartill was going through, and his clearance led to Everton making a further attack which eventually produced a fourth goal. COULTER  was the scorer at the 75th minute. A minute previously Martin had made a shot which struck Sagar’s knees. Everton were rampant near the finish and Shaw and Hollingworth were unable to hold Geldard and Coulter. Five minutes from the end an Everton right-wing movement culminated in Cunliffe shooting. Hollingworth blocked the shot but STEVENSON came up and scored the fifth goal in the 88th minute. Result; Everton 5, Wolves 2.

CENTRAL LEAGUE
Sports Argus, Saturday, 9 February 1935
WOLVES RES V EVERTON RES
Hanson made his first home appearance for the “Wolves” against Everton in a Central League game at Molineux; Teams;- Wolves Res; Weare; Laking, Taylor; Cullis, Morris, Gardiner; Crook, Thompson, Galley, Morgan, Hanson. Everton Res;- Bradshaw; Williams, Cresswell; Mercer, White, Archer; Leyfield, Bentham, Dickinson, Webster, Stein. Referee;  H.T.McBride (Crewe). Both teams attacked eagerly and Galley made an excellent opening for Morgan but he was too slow to accept it. The pitch was slippery and the players found it difficult at times to find a foothold. Everton appealed for a penalty for hands against Morris, but the referee disregarded their claim. Just before the interval DICKINSON reduced the lead. Half-time;- Wolverhampton Wanderers Res 2, Everton Res 1.
Owing to an injury to Williams, Everton reorganised their team, Williams going to left wing in place of Stein. In the 13th minute CROOKE volleyed the ball hard into goal, to give “Wolves” the lead. Eighteen minutes later they increased their advantage, Crooks putting THOMPSON through to score a capital goal. “Wolves” were on top after the interval when Williams did not restart. After five minutes CROOK increased “Wolves” lead. A minute later THOMPSON headed a fourth goal-both came from Hanson’s centres. CULLIS increased “Wolves” lead before the end. Result; Wolves Res 5, Everton Res 1.

WOLVES SHOCK EVERTON
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, February 9, 1935
BUT BLUES RECOVER AND SCORE COMEDY GOAL
JACKSON’S FINE DEBUT
By Bee
Everton won pretty easily after being shocked by a 2-1 deficit, Stevenson failed with a penalty-kick, but Coulter scored with the rebound from the upright. Everton; Sagar; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Wolves;- Utterson; Hollingworth, Shaw; Rhodes, Smalley, Richards; Brown; Hartill, Martin, Jones, Wrigglesworth. Referee; Mr. Vokes, Bath. Everton gave Jackson, the Zingari player, a First Division test in place of the damaged Jones. Wolverhampton were anxious to improve their League position and made two changes. Each of the men picked for the International last Wednesday was playing to-day. The old hold of Wolverhampton’s side is surely the most uncommon colour seen in the League. It was a dull day, but the ground was dry, though a little hard, and a crowd of 28,000 attended. Everton kicked off, and this half faced the Aintree end. Wolverhampton, who won here a year ago by 2-1, began in merry form, none more certain and practical than Shaw. Cunliffe was inclined to balloon the ball and it was just what Everton did not want in conditions like to-day. Britton served Geldard sweetly, and the centre was shot outside by Stevenson. Everton, however, soon settled down.
STEVENSON GETS THROUGH
Stevenson, the inside left with an inclination for inside right position, sent in a nice oblique effort, a winner all the way after coulter had an initial shot blocked out. Time six minutes. There was an easy grace and confident yet intricate combination in the Everton side, and Britton did just as he pleased with the Wolves’ left flank, one of whose defenders was knocked out for a moment by a shot from Cunliffe. Twice Utterson saved Stevenson’s best shots, otherwise the little fellow would have had a hat-trick in no time. Martin had little chance to get going, and Brown, on the right wing, was limping in the early stage of play. Wolves got over their defending patch, and Jones was unlucky with a good effort after Martin had shown headwork of the Dean pattern. Jackson, like his partner, Cook, is not a big fellow, but he is very sharp, and his first tackle showed the quickness of the man, while later his doggedness against Wrigglesworth and Jones proved the young man’s good heart. Wolverhampton came on to the attack in anything but florid manner although Sagar once found difficulty in gathering a high ball at the second effort. Cunliffe was twice in the region of goal, the more important occasion being when the Everton forward fell from a charge by the goalkeeper; the ball travelling on towards the right-hand post, and seemed to be going in, with no one to intervene. Dean ran towards the spot, but the ball beat him before he could just nudge the gift goal.
BRITTON’S DRIBBLE
Wolverhampton replied in their best style, and Jones, brother of a former Everton player, let out a really sensational shot that struck the middle of the crossbar and must have nearly broken it. Britton’s reply was the outstanding dribble of the day, which carried him beyond three men towards goal, and the crowning point was refused him by Utterson making a smart save.
THREE IN FOUR MINUTES
A Geldard sprint was followed by a foul to Wolverhampton, a foot outside the penalty area. Harthill was damaged rather badly in this incident but smiled again when Richards put the free-kick through for a goal at twenty-four minutes, the ball striking a defender and turning away from Sagar at a tangent. Two minutes later Jones scored as pretty a goal as one could desire. A header from a judicious centre from the right. Goodison is becoming a home of sensations! Dean went off for a moment through trouble with his boots, and Cunliffe tried to recover the lost ground, but shot once more too straight at the goalkeeper. However, Geldard passed through the wolves’ defence by speed and ability, and his centre was met first time by Cunliffe, who made the score 2-2 at twenty-six minutes. After Dean had been neat a goal, and Utterson had mishandled, prior to smothering another Cunliffe shot, Wolves took up the reins of office and were very punishing in their forward work. They would have scored per Brown if that player had shot instantly instead of wasting a spilt second. Jackson had been a success, and Gee had done much good work, but had given too many free-kicks which one did not like.
Half-time; Everton 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2
The second half opened with Dean’s crashing shot being smothered and his luckless effort with a Coulter centre. Before Wolves had settled down the referee gave Everton a free-kick grant, which was punishing the innocent side. however, the incident led to the scoring of the fifth goal of the day. Dean had back-headed Gee’s free-kick for the excellent Utterson to make a catch. A corner followed immediately, and Coulter’s free kick was just out of Dean’s range, but Cunliffe got his head to the ball and scored. Everton were now in their best rousing mood, and Dean tried to back-heel a ball over the line when the goalkeeper was out of play, and Cook went far out to place to join the forwards in an enterprising run and strong shot. Dean not only fetched the ball for the Wolves goalkeeper for a goal-kick, but, unaided, made a strenuous effort to block a goal-kick by Utterson. He succeeded in connecting with the ball without getting any real value for his effort. Hartill had been in the wars in his excellent first half and now Rhodes went off for a time. Martin made his first really expert run on the right wing, and the crowd was not slow to say “Well Done.” Stevenson missed the easiest chance of the game, whereas Coulter was unlucky not to take a chance close in. Sagar was having an easy time, yet Wolves had their moments of impression through their smartness in getting away with the ball, so that it was well Cook and Jackson were standing firm. Martin made a good shot, and counted himself unlucky, the ball striking Sagar’s knees.
COMIC INTERLUDE
There was a comic interlude when Coulter was scoring and the back handed the ball out for a penalty kick. This time Coulter was not called upon to take the spot kick. Stevenson was chosen, and his shot struck the upright, Stevenson running on in an endeavour to net the rebound which, of course, would have been no goal. However, Coulter completed the Irishism by running forward and netting at seventy-five minutes. A right-wing movement terminated in Cunliffe shooting, but his shot was blocked and Stevenson, coming in, made sure by netting Everton’s fifth goal at eighty-five minutes. In the next minute Sagar made a magnificent save from Brown.
Final; Everton 5, Wolverhampton Wanderers 2,

THE SALT OF THE SOCCER CROWD
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, February 9, 1935
By Bee
“I have never met Mr. Cuff, the Everton chairman, in my life, but he is kindness itself to me. I am a stifle handicapped through a damaged leg, and Mr. Cuff has made arrangements for many years so that I can use the stand near the directors’ box, and now I am even allowed to use the lift.” This is Mr. Stephen McKevitt, the oldest Everton follower, talking -90 on May 23, and fresh as paint in his mind and body. You will know him by his walking stick and his leggings, without which he never goes to a match. These young-old folk must gain their sprightliness and youth for association with football. Mr. McKevitt remembers every game of note, every incident of note, and is never at a loss for a word or a name. he tells of the Barnsley-Everton match as the foulest he had seen; he tells of a Goodison Cup-tie a week ago as the greatest game he ever saw, and when one inquiries from him the source of his good health he replies, “I have had a glass of beer a day ever since I was 13 years old. A glass you’ll notice; and he says, “Take it slowly; make it spin out.” All his life he has been in the milk business, so his slogan regarding beer is rather startling. I caught him just as he was being “adjusted” by the “missus” for the international match. Following Everton for 50 years must have given him many memorable moments and some sad reflections; but one wonders what a spectator like Mr. Kevitt would have done with his afternoons if there had been no football to follow. It’s a great game, and we do not appreciate it sufficiently.

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, February 9, 1935
By Louis T. Kelly

WOLVES RES V EVERTON RES
Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, February 9, 1935
Play was fast in the opening ten minutes, the ball fluctuating from goal to goal. The Wolves, the faster team, deservedly went ahead after 13 minutes, Crook scoring. Williams was injured and had to go outside left, and Everton suffered as a consequence of a rearranged team. The Wolves added a second goal after thirty minutes through Thompson, but Dickinson scored for Everton shortly before the interval. Half-time; Wolves 2, Everton 1
WEST KIRBY v. EVERTON A
George Mahon Cup
Everton opened strongly, but West Kirby improved. Both defences prevailed, however, until five minutes from the interval, when Hannon scored for Everton from close range. Half-time; West Kirby 0, Everton A 1.

EVERTON 5 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 2
February 11 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
How Everton Beat Wolves.
Surprising Turns at Goodison.
Right Flank in Merry Mood.
Alex Stevenson Penalty Miss
By “Bee.”
Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton do not often agree, but at least all will agree that Saturday's game had nothing of the bitterness of some previous games and Wolves put up a grand effort against a side in its merriest mood. It was a game that flagged near the finish of a long drawn-out struggle, but it never lost its charm, and the compelling way in the home right flank play made it a rather memorable game for no one could remember quite so much “devil” and scheming as Cunliffe put into his work and added to that attraction one had to place the pace and skill of Geldard together with –best of all three –the football treat served up by Britton, whose methods when in possession of the ball made one wonder whether he would ever fail to get his pass where he intended. Time after time Britton was faced by a seeming wall, yet he managed to squeeze the ball to a partner, and his game throughout was of rich quality.
Jackson's Debut.
All the winners played well; there was not a half-and-half affair by any member, and this was particularly good to note because Everton were trying another of their door step finds. Jones had gone down through injury after taking his part in historic games. Now the Zingari Alliance boy Jackson, who was loaned to Marine was given his chances and he took it with every satisfaction to himself and his club. He was knocked out in collision, but prior to that had done sufficient to warrant the club placing faith in his football craft and his strong kicking ability. His chief charm was his quick tackle, which robbed the Wolves wingers when they imagined they could go through. Jackson thinks quickly and acts accordingly. His debut was a personal success in a game that had turned the way of the visitors after Stevenson had opened the score sheet. Richards got a luck goal thought a free kick for a foul by Gee on Hartill, the Wolves best player till then Jones headed a neat goal from a centre delivered from the right wing where the extreme wingman had been limping early on. Evidently Rhodes was damaged and off for a time and finally the Wolves tried the experience of changing over their wingers –it had little effect on a line rather notable for the way they had been progressing by means of waves of attacks Everton made their moves by means of intricate dancing steps, or Geldard's pace and Stevenson and Coulter linking up; Wolves went up by the sharp pass of much length, and Everton were the much determined in front of goal. Indeed Sagar had an easy day –for him –whereas Utterson had a welcome cheer at half-time for his work in goal.
Defenders Heavy Task.
The Midland defence was unable to stem the torrent of attack from his right trio, and Dean added his heady work to make the defenders task the more difficult. However, while Cunliffe equalised before half-time and took a lead early in the second half, this game was by no means won, and international memories of the Wednesday previous came to the mind as Everton tried to increase the slender lead. A penalty kick for hands in the goalmouth led to a curious goal. Coulter had been taken them for his club and his country. Now he stepped aside and Stevenson proceeded to do just what Coulter had done in the international -strike the woodwork of the same goal, Stevenson rushed to the rebound, and was fortunate not to commit, as the goal would have been disallowed by the process. Coulter, however came along and completed the try, and finally Stevenson scored again late on, and Wolves went off with a margin rather too strong in view of the way the fame had gone. Everton'' continued good form at home makes their Cup-tie onlook a confident one . Teams: - Everton: - Sagar goal; Jackson and Cook, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Stevenson and Coulter, forwards. Wolverhampton Wanderers: - Utterson goal; Hollingworth and Shaw, backs; Rhodes Smalley and Richards, half-backs; Brown, Hartill, Martin Jones and Wriggleworth, forwards. Referee Mr. Vokes.

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS RESERVES 5 EVERTON RESERVES 1
February 11 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central League
At Wolverhampton Wanderers on a slippery ground the Wolves were the better side and led 2-1 at the interval, but Williams the Everton full back, was hurt, and after playing at outside left he later retired. Crooks (2), Thompson (2), and Cunnia scored for Winners and Dickinson for Everton. Everton: - Bradshaw goal; Williams and Cresswell backs; Mercer, White and Archer half-backs; Leyfield, Bentham, Dickinson, Webster and Stein, forwards.
West Kirby 1 Everton “A” 3
George Mahon Cup-Second Round.
At West Kirby. Everton were a well-balanced side, with Allen outstanding in the defence. It was due to this player that Simms and Chamberlain were not as effective on the West Kirby left wing as usual. West Kirby were hard pressed in the first half, and Everton only got their deserts when Hannon scored five minutes prior to the interval. West Kirby, had their best spell after resumption and during a period of pressure on the Everton goal, Simm defeated King. Everton again took the upper hand, however, and Hannon scored two further goals.

WANDERERS’ GALANT FIGHT AT GOODISON PARK
Birmingham Daily Gazette-Monday 11 February 1935
EARLY SHOCKS FOR EVERTON
VISITING PLAYERS HURT IN KEEN GAME
EVERTON 5, WOLVERHAMPTON W. 2
One cannot argue a result such as this, but at least the correct review of the play that caused the result must be credited to the losers, who put up a surprisingly good show against a side that was in compelling form all along the right flank, and was in the mood to beat anybody anywhere. Everton at home are well nigh unbeatable and they got a great shock when the Wanderers took the lead after Stevenson had scored early on. Everton’s confidence was rattled and their supreme ease of finesse began to fall them when Richards scored from a free kick for a bad foul on the able Hartill. There came another perfectly placed goal when a right-wing centre was headed in by Jones whose bad luck in hitting and nearly crashing the crossbar turned this game into another channel. Everton were superior in the neatness, but the “Wolves” lacked nothing in the sweeping attack which was made by the fast and full-length pass. Here and there, the losers were at fault. There was not the desired snappiness about their attack near goal, so that the home goalkeeper had not nearly so much to do as Utterson, who had an ovation at half-time. The Wanderers with the lead were in a joyful mood and although Cunliffe made the game level before half-time, it was still anybody’s game till not only Hartill, but Brown and Rhodes were damaged. All three came up for the second time after attention, but must have felt their sores keenly. By degrees Everton got on top and soon after half-time took the lead through Cuniffe. Still “Wolves” fought back swiftly, and doggedly, introducing good football wares into their fight, but fortune was with the home team and a penalty kick came to their aid. Stevenson, the Irish International, took the kick, struck the wood, and tried to run up to convert the chance, which would have been an unlawful goal. He could not reach the ball, which was lucky for him, whereas Coulter could, and so the game was clinched. Stevenson later on got another goal, but the game by then had gone out of the “Wolves” grip. It was fine enthralling football, never still, always contesting between two sharply contrasted sides and the better side won. The defeated side made a very gallant and fair fight and injuries probably cost them the run on the ball at the critical stage of the game. Everton; Sagar; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Wolverhampton Wanderers; Utterson; Hollingworth, Shaw; Rhodes, Smalley, Richards; Brown, Hartill, Martin, Jones, Wrigglesworth. Referee-E.W. Vokes (Bath).

EVERTON OFF TO BUXTON FOR THEIR REFRESHER
Liverpool Echo-Monday, February 11, 1935
CONFIDENT TONE IN GOODISON CAMP
By Bee, The Hive
Everton are in their most confident mood; they keep winning at home and taking an odd point away. There is nothing to equal confidence, and as they have found another young back ready for first team service-Jackson after Jones is the natural sequel-they can look upon the defensive trouble through an injury to one of their backs, with clam. Jackson was eminently successful in his test, and the sharpness of his tackle was one of the best features. To-day the team are at Buxton enjoying a well-earned rest, and they can look on the Derby tie with a good eye, as at home they have proved themselves well nigh invincible-not that any league match has its bearing upon the Cup effort, where nerves play the most important part. Meetings between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton have, for some seasons past, borne a “bite” not nice to behold. Saturday’s game was not in that category, albeit one of our local players committed a foul, and Hartill, once wanted by Everton, was damaged thereby. A goal came from this incident and in a measure justice was meted out. However, the game as a whole was of fine quality, with two sharply contrasted stylists, and Martin, the Irish centre, courted by Everton for months, again a disappointed player. Not disappointing, for he has tricks and ways about him that would produce goals, but in the present English style he is not likely to be a huge success just yet because he has not combination to aid him in his neat footwork. The wolves side certainly helped in this fluctuating game, and the goal scored by Jones-brother of the former Everton player now at Southend -was a picture. Everton had done so much attacking on the right wing that no one of the 30,000 spectators pictured a deficit. When it came Everton set about their task to redeem themselves, not by force or fury but by the best kind of football finesse, and it paid them in the end.
VARIETY STORES
The Everton shop has happy varieties. The forward line on Saturday took its own course and often it was a winding way. But think of the ingredients of this line. Geldard’s pace and swerving round a back, with a curling centre to wind up was a veritable source of troubleto the defence, Cunliffe had one of his best days, a vigorous raider, a long-striding forward who got two goals and was at the approach to half a dozen; Dean stretched his neck around Smalley’s body and tried to head a goal, and his endeavour was of stately but definitely dangerous effect on a harassed defence. By his side Midget Stevenson, sweeping the ball to his partner up the field and towards the touchline, or crossing the ball to the right; a box of tricks and making the opposition go the wrong way. Finally there was coulter, who in his own quaint way, tickles the ball inches and then lobs it over with admirable judgement-not the blinding, forceful centre, put the ball just far enough for other forwards to take, and just too far for the goalkeeper. That, then, is the line Derby must face but, mark the work of the “added attraction.” I refer to Britton, whose method of approach if he could apply it in golf, would make his heart glad! Britton’s polished display was full of finesse, and his habit of squeezing the ball through two or three opponents made him a mesmeristic fellow. I can give him no higher or better-fitting praise. However, in this game they all played well; there was not a weakness, and the confident mood of Everton at home makes them well nigh invincible. At the same time I would like to give a pat on the back to Utterson, the goalkeeper, and to Shaw, Smalley, Jones, Hartill, and in rare splashes of form to Martin.
Everton Reserves saloon went astray at Crewe. The team completed the journey from Wolverhampton home with Liverpool. I was sorry to hear that Ben Williams had broken down again., He had only been on the field a matter of minutes when his pulled muscle gave ay on him, and he had to leave the field. Ben has been the most unlucky footballer, and I am sure we all wish him a speedy recovery.

EVERTON AT BUXTON.
February 12 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton seem to revel in the Buxton air, and the players are at the Derbyshire resort again to prepare for the struggle with Derby County at Goodison Park. Jones the young full back who was injured at Huddersfield, is with his colleagues and undergoing special treatment. It is hoped that he will be all right, but in the event of that player being unable to turn out, presumably Jackson, who did so well on Saturday, will again partner Cook. Following their stay at Saltburn last week , Derby County are training at home.
It will be seen at once that Everton's home record is a remarkable one, thirteen victories out of fifteen games. On the other hand Everton are the only club in the division without an away victory while Derby County have won five matches away from home and drawn four. Obviously the County who have never won the Cup are opponents to be respected, and I do not believe that the Everton players are under any delusion as to the strength and skill of the men they will face next Saturday. On New Years Day they met at Goodison Park and a draw resulted after a lively duel, in which Everton got on terms in the second half. It is apparent therefore that a great game will result from this meeting, and the thousands who saw Everton defeat Sunderland in that thrilling replay are looking for a similar titanic struggle, and hope that Everton's home form will be maintained and that they may once more appear in the last eight.

EVERTON’S CUP RIVALS
Liverpool Echo, Tuesday, February 12, 1935
Bee’s Notes, the Hive
For the third time during the present season a cup competition Everton are concerned in what is considered the “tit-bit” of the round. This time it is in the fifth round in which they meet Derby County at Goodison Park. Without a doubt the tie should prove a great struggle, especially as both these teams are playing excellently these days. Derby County are great favourites no matter where they may go, and the club stands out for its sporting-spirit and the number of notabilities which it has produced from a playing point of views during its career. The County and Everton are by no means strangers to one another in cup warfare. In fact, they are very old rivals indeed, first clashing when Everton used to play at Anfield when the Rams were overwhelmed to the tune of 11-2 on that venue. The next meeting between them occurred in 1897, when they were drawn together in the semi-final stage and Everton prevailed by 3-2. The following season, however, Derby took their revenge, for the clubs again met in the penultimate round, and this time Everton went under by 3-1. Many years elapsed after that before the sides were paired again, and this was in the third round at Baseball Park, when Derby got a bit of their own back in vanquishing the Goodison Park men by five clear goals.
NEVER WON THE CUP
Unlike Everton, however, Derby County have never yet carried off the cup, although they have appeared in the last stage on three occasions. These were in 1897-98, when they lost to Notts Forest 3-1’ the following season, when Sheffield United denied them of the honour by winning 4-1; and in 1902-3, when the Rams were trounced by Bury by the record Cup final score of 6-0. However, in view of the way in which Everton are playing at home this season, it would appear that their prospects of passing into the last eight are much rosier than are the County’s in spite of the fact that Derby have already held Everton to a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park as recently as New Year’s Day in a League game.
COLD SCORERS
“Chris M” says; “A follower of our schoolboy footballers on Walton Hall Park every Saturday morning, I appeal to you to do this letter justice for their benefits. The playing pitches cover 131 acres in extent and not one shelter or dressing-room for the boys to undress. What dressing-rooms there are, are for adult players only. Make a call at the above park any Saturday, at 10 or 10.15 a.m., and see where the boys leave their clothes while they play (across the trunks or fallen trees if they are lucky).”
J.E Everton says; “I get worked up when I see such mistakes made by your correspondents. The team of Mac’s were brought from Scotland by the late John Houlding when Everton decided to go to Goodison. J.H. Wanted to name hi team Everton, but the F.A. would not allow it. In fact J.H being a good Tory in politics, Liverpool wore red,, the then Tory colour, and Everton changed from blue and white to all-blue jerseys. That is how the antipathy came, one against the other, and seems to be lasting. I am only 76 years yet, but I saw the great Sunderland and Everton match, also England and Ireland, and hope to see more, I send you a programme of 1889-90.”

DERBY COUNTY'S CUP SIDE-EVERTON'S DEFENSIVE DOUBT
February 13 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton have delayed a definite selection of the full backs for the Cup-tie with Derby County on Saturday until later in the week. Last night the officials announced that the side would be chosen from the following players: - Sagar; Cresswell, Jackson, Cook, Jones, Britton, Gee, Thomson, Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. The question is, therefore, who is to partner Cook Jones tested his injured leg yesterday and the trial seemed satisfactory, but it was deemed advisable to wait until later on to see whether he would be able to stand the strain in so vital a Cup-tie. In the event of Jones being unfit it remains to be seen whether the directors will rely on the experience and skill of Cresswell or the more youthful and speedy, but less experienced Jackson, who made his debut in the first team last Saturday.
Derby County Unchanged.
Derby County have not lost a match since Christmas Day, and they are hoping to preserve their record on Saturday. The directors of the club are pinning their faith to the team that has played in the last four matches, as neither Bowers nor Stockill will be available. Thus Gallacher the Scottish international centre, will again lead the line, and the team will be: Kirby; Udall, Collins; Nicholas, Barker, Hann, Crooks, Groves, Gallacher, Ramage, Duncan. This is the team which draw with Everton at Goodison Park on New Year's Day when udal and Nicholas curbed Coulter who was unable to reproduce his best form. In the event of Cresswell turning out on Saturday, the Everton team will also be identical with that of January 1. On Christmas Day Derby County were defeated at Wolverhampton by 5-1, but on the following day the County turned the tables on the Wolves by 2-0. Since that time they have won two Cup-ties and one League match while five League games have been drawn.
Seven Goals A Match
Have you noticed that the last seven matches played at Goodison Park by Everton's first team have produced an average of 7 goals ? No fewer than 49 goals were scored in five league matches and two Cup-ties as follows, starting with the League match against Sunderland on Christmas Day
In their fifteen League matches at Goodison Park, Everton have scored 50 goals and 12 in two Cup-ties. I hope they will maintain their scoring feats on Saturday against Derby County.

EVERTON’S CUP-TIE FOURSOME
Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, February 13, 1935
AN “IF” ABOUT THEIR DEFENSIVE CHOICE
Everton have chosen four backs for the cup-tie versus Derby County. Cook (certain) and Cresswell, Jackson, and Jones -all possible. Jones is being tried out each day and is “going strong,” but the risk on playing a back who might break down is one no club would care to take without serious thought. Jackson is a new comer to First division football, and this Cup-tie test would be a severe one for him, albeit he did well against the lively Wolves on Saturday. Finally there is Cresswell, who could be picked on the score of sense of direction and experience. The directors will decide this issue at the end of the week, and “Bee” thinks they will play for safety by picking Jackson, the new boy.
DERBY COUNTY UNCHANGED
Derby County have not lost a match since Christmas day, and they are hoping to preserve their record on Saturday. The dire tors of the club are pinning their faiths to the team that has played in the last four matches, as neither Bowers nor Stockill will be available. Thus Gallacher, the Scottish international centre, will again lead the line, and the team will be; Kirby; Udall, Collin; Nicholas, Barker, Hann; Crooks, Groves, Gallacher, Ramage, Duncan. This is the team which drew with Everton at Goodison Park on New Year’s Day, when Udall and Nicholas curbed Coulter, who was unable to reproduce his best form. In the event of Cresswell turning out on Saturday, the Everton team will also be identical with that of January 1.

CHANGE IN REFEREES FOR EVERTON-DERBY MATCH
Liverpool Echo-Thursday, February 14, 1935
Mr. A.J. Jewell, of London, will referee the Everton-Derby Cup-tie on Saturday, as the original choice, Mr. Caseley is ill.
Everton “A” v. Liverpool University at Crosby on Saturday, 3 o’clock. King; Allen, Morris; Kavanagh, Foulkes, Watson; Gibson, Lambert, Hullett, Hannon, and Paterson.

EVERTON'S CUP-TIE
February 15, 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
For the Football Association Cup-tie between Everton and Derby county tomorrow. Mr. A. J. Jewell, of London, will be the referee as the original choice Mr. Caseley, is ill. The Everton players are enjoying their stay at Buxton, but it is not yet definitely decided who is to partner Cook at full-back.
Fifth Meeting in the Cup.
Derby County are a most attractive side, and their performances of late have been consistent. The County and Manchester City are the only clubs to deprive Everton of home points this season. Since Derby returned to Division One, in 1925-26 they have secured four points from Everton by means of a victory last season, and two drawn games. The results for this period (Everton's score first) are 3-2; 2-2; 4-0, 4-0, 2-1 0-3, and 2-2). So far this season the County have won five away league games, these including the defeat of such stalwarts at Sunderland (4-1), Manchester City (1-0) and Blackburn Rovers (5-2). This will be the fifth meeting of the rivals in the cup. In the days when Everton played at Anfield they trounced the county by 11-2 while at the next meeting in 18897 in the semi-final Everton won 3-2 while the following year they again clashed in the penultimate stage, but this time Derby won by 3-1. The last meeting was in 1911, when the County won by 5-0 at Baseball ground in the third round.
When Gallacher Made His Debut.
The appearance of Hughie Gallacher in the day team recalls the fact that he made his debut in English League football against Everton. This was for Newcastle United in the match at St. James's Park on December 12, 1925, after he had been transferred from Airdrieonians. The game ended in a draw of 3 goals each, Dean getting the goals for Everton and Gallacher (2) and Seymour scoring for Newcastle who at one period led 3-1. The Daily Post report of the game stated that the third goal by dean was the result of a great shot from thirty yards' range. It may be of interest to give the teams that played on that occasion. They were; Everton; Hardy; Raitt McDonald; Peacock, Reid, Virr; Chedgzoy Irvine, Dean, O'Donnell, Troup. Newcastle United; Wilson; Hudspeth, Hampson; McKenzie, Spencer, Gibson,; Urwin, Cowan, Gallacher McDonald, Seymour.
Advice to Spectators.
Although the Goodison Park ground is capable of housing nearly 70,000 spectators, it is rarely that this figure is approached by 10,000. This is due mainly to the fact that the majority of spectators flock to certain entrances and do not realise that there are thirty stiles that admit to the shilling portion of the ground, and not just the few at each end of Goodison-road. Those attending the cup-tie tomorrow should note that there are four stiles (1s ones) in Bullens-road, two at Gwladys-street end, and two at the Stanley Park end. These are always neglected, and some few hundred will find it an easier way of getting into a comfortable position before the latecomers flood the Goodison-road entrances. There is also accommodation in the paddock at 1s 6d, for 15,000 two-thirds under cover. A word to ticket-holders. Arrive early and facilitate the work of the stewards who will save you trouble by pointing out your seat instantly.

GOODISON CROWD RECORD MAY GO TOMORROW
February 15 1935. Evening Express.
All tickets Gone For 5 th Round Cup-tie With Derby County
Form Of the Teams
By the Pilot.
There is every indication that the ground record for Goodison Park 066,737 –will be broken tomorrow, when Everton meet Derby county in the Fifth Round of the F.A. Cup. All the tickets were sold more than two weeks ago. It will be another great battle. When the teams met in the League at Goodison Park on New Years's Day, the result was a draw 2-2. Derby are the third First Division team Everton have been called on to meet in this season's Cup tournament and the third team never to have won the Cup. Everton have a wonderful chance of securing the trophy for the third time in history and the second time in three seasons. The name Derby County has been on everyone's lips for days past. People are inclined to view this game as a sterner task than even the visit to Sunderland in the last round. This may be right. Anyway, the Everton players feel that this game is going to take a tremendous amount of winning. When I was at Buxton with them they all agreed that derby would give them equally as much trouble as Sunderland if not more. The reason? Well, they are firmly of the opinion that derby posses a much stronger defence than the Wearsiders, although their attack is not as dangerous. The manner in which the Everton men are viewing the match proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that they are not obsessed with a superiority complex just because they are the cup favourites that they have won 13 out of 15 matches, at Goodison Park; and that they have scored 50 goals on the ground in league matches this season and 12 in two cup ties. I do not expect the game to reach the heights of the Sunderland replay, but if it as exciting then the enthusiasts will go away full satisfied.
Artistry v. Endeavour.
It will be a case of consummate artistry of Everton opposed to incisive endeavour. Personnally, I think the artistry will prevail. Everton are playing brilliant football at the moment. They have struck their best form at a most vital period in the season, and are riding on the crest of a wave. Derby, in the Cup competition have not accomplished such deeds as the Blues. In the first round they were at home to York City –a Third Division side. Yet, it was not until three minutes from the end that Derby scored the only goal, which took them into the fourth round. In the next stage they were again favoured by the draw, and received Swansea Town the conquerors of Stoke City. Swansea went under 3-0. By no stretch of imagination can those two tasks be compared with those, which have been tackled with such success by Everton.
A Line of Form.
We have one line of form on which to work for this game. That is the New Year's Day meeting between the teams at Goodison Park, when they drew 2-2. The fact that the County could draw at the ground where all others clubs except Manchester City had fallen must give them tremendous encouragement. They are a well-equipped side with two of the most dangerous wingers in the game –Duncan and Crook's, one of the finest centre-forwards ever to have kicked a ball, Hughie Gallacher, England's leading centre half-backs barker; and a defence without superior in the First division. Gallacher is one to fear, but Gee is playing such dominant football at the moment that the Scot will have little rope. Again Crooks, on his international form against Ireland has gone back, but he is a different man with his own club and has a perfect understanding with “Dally” Duncan on the extreme left. A favourite more of theirs is to sweep the ball from one wing to another to create an opening. Dean must make up his mind to “attend” to barker –an attacking pivot 0in order that the two inside forwards, the schemers of the home attacks, can get their wings moving and also find plenty of shooting room. A lot depends on the ability of the Everton half-backs to hold the County forwards. I do not think there is a better intermediary division in the land at the moment than Britton, Gee and Thomson, and if they touch form them I think Derby will go out. Be quick to shoot is further advice I offer to the Blues. Now a word to the spectators. Goodison Park is capable of holding 70,000 people, each of whom will have an uninterrupted view of the match. The way to get 70,000 into the ground is for every spectator to assist the stewards in packing. The congestion at the Goodison-road corner, experienced in previous matches, can be avoided if shilling patrons will use other turnstiles –those in Bullen-road Gwladys-street and the Stanley Park end. There are 30 turnstiles for the shilling spectators and there are four in Bullens-road, two in Gwladys-street and two at the Stanley Park end. If people will utilise them instead of all trying to crowd through the Goodison road turnstiles it will be easy to pack the ground if, once inside the ground, they will keep the gangways clear and move as far away from the entrance as possible. Derby County; Kirby; Udall, Collins; Nicholas, Barker, Hann, Crooks, Groves, Gallacher, Ramage, Duncan.

THE BEST CUP-TIE AT EVERTON AGAIN
Liverpool Echo-Friday, February 15, 1935
Bee’s Notes, The Hive
Everton v. Derby-the best Cup-tie in prospect, Everton v. Grimsby – the best tie of the round in prospect and fulfilment. Ever since Everton and Sunderland tried the spectators out through the stress and strain of watching the glory of two hours of the greatest football, people in this city have been talking of Everton, the Cup, and another Wembley visitation. It is easy to talk that way; the journey is still a long one, and Derby County must first be removed. That will be a difficulty, because the Derby side has already shocked the Everton side in a league game when the game could have gone the way of Manchester City’s visit to Goodison Park if they only Gallacher’s most alluring solo dribble had been used by his co-forwards in sensible fashion; it was a child-like task to score. Derby will not fail in similar circumstances, so Everton must expect a severe game tomorrow. What are the cardinal facts of this game? Just this; Everton are playing in a mood and manner unknown to them for years. There were times when they had their Settle-McDermott-Young moments; when they had the high-class half back line of Makepeace, Taylor, Abbott-three links towards success. But to-day they have a flair for the fanciful that doesn’t bother their practical notions near goal. And fancy-free dribbling and feinting cannot be valuable unless it has a final and striking result. Time was when the Everton attack depended upon Dean for its goals; he wore himself out making and talking them, heading them and booting them, but rarely dribbling them in! Now a fresh and fruity angle has been reached by which Dean without scoring seems to attract attention from the defence, works desperately to keep the defence harassed and keeps the heavy work from the shoulders of Mickey Mouse Stevenson, who links up with Coulter to provide the most fascinating modern wing pair of my remembrance. Coulter has not been to Buxton with the side because the air there does not agree with him, but he will welcome his comrades back to-morrow and doubtless have some prank to play on them when they greet the long-lost brother-for he is a jovial soul on and off the field.
THE FIRST STEP
Let it not be forgotten that Coulter had one of his small days when Derby visited us. He was covered up with a degree of ease that rather bothered the Coulter clan. It was not that Coulter was doing too much, or trying to do too much; it was Nicholas who refused to be put off his stroke by the wobbling body of a weaver such as Coulter. He just kept his eye on the ball and got into the tackle to smother Coulter’s notion of touch-line antics, so Everton are at once forced to remember the practical first-time pass is of more quality and use than for over-drawn picture-passing of which we have had a lot lately. The right-wing pair are more “together” than at any previous period of play. Geldard’s pace is masterly, and he is not using it as the sole means to an end; his inward turn would be acceptable. Similarly, Cunliffe is developing and striding along at great pace, and keeping his shots lower. So much for the Everton attack.
THE DEFENSIVE “IF”
It must not be forgotten that Everton’s defence is sure to be in the “if” category no matter which player the club decide to bring in at full back. There are three names possible.

  1. Cresswell, on the score of experience and sense.
  2. Jones, recovered but liable to a further “breakdown.”
  3. Jackson, the second local, who lacks experience

And I think you will find the choice will fall upon Jackson, the Zingari lad having weathered the Wolves storm with such happy results. There is no more ardent trainer for his task Jackson; he makes up his mind to get a certain speed, and will not rest till he has assured himself of the increase necessary. He has had final tie experience-with Marine in the Amateur Cup final- but a game such as this is would be the severest task of his young life. Once upon a time the club caught it from the shareholders that they had played Chedgzoy at Brighton when he wasn’t fit. They are not likely to think of taking a chance with any player, be his name Cook, Cresswell, Jones, Jackson, or what-you-will. That is the reason I foreseen Jackson getting the job of facing the famous Derby wingman. It would be idle to pretend Everton spectators and officials can look on the back problem with anything but a wary eye. Cook is right; Jackson has to prove himself in a Cup-tie, which is vastly different from a League match.
THE FAMOUS THREE
Jackson did sufficient last week to indicate his lack of nerves. His cool tackling, sharp yet not wild, made his debut an outstanding success. I think the Everton half back line has not been sufficiently “recognised,” The City has gone mad in Cup interest, consequent upon the historic game versus Sunderland, and everyone wants to be there to see “something similar,” which is asking for the almost impossible! However, this much is certain; The Everton half back trinity has had no equal this season for consistency and first-rate constructive ability. Here and there one has heard a supporter of the club take though for Gee’s (shall we say) impetuosity. Well apart from that feature, I should say Britton-Gee-Thomson, as a trio, have been of outstanding strength for the side. They will be troubled to-morrow to keep in touch with forwards such as Derby County field. Duncan, Gallacher, and company can be a team of attackers in themselves, either together or in a two-some. We have said much of Everton, their half backs, their possibilities at back, and the forward strength of the side. Now, let us not be dimmed by our own lights; let us realise that.
Derby have not lost a game since Christmas Day.
Derby drew at Goodison on New Year’s Day, and The same team has been chosen. On Saturday Derby were two down at Tottenham, yet made a draw. And this is the side to be faced to-morrow at Walton; a side with Udall as Cooper’s successor, a side with the physical ability and strength of Barker, Nicholas-son of the old-time player for Derby-allied to the speedy Crooks and the never-dallying Dally Duncan, with the magician, Hughie Gallacher, in the centre of all. Crooks showed Everton nothing in the international.  All that will be changed; and the game looks like being one of the most even ever seen on the ground. I wish both sides freedom from accident. Then let the cleverer and more practical side be conqueror.  Everton; Sagar; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Derby County; Kirkby; Udall, Collin; Nicholas, Barker, Hann; Crooks, Groves, Gallacher, Ramage, Duncan.
SO FAR
Everton 6, Grimsby 3 -3rd round, at Everton
Everton 1, Sunderland 1 (away)
Everton 6, Sunderland 4 (after extra time) at Everton
Derby County 1, York 0 -3rd round, at York
Derby County 3, Swansea 0, at Derby
Now about the accommodation of the crowd tomorrow. The police superintendent and his staff are very anxious about the crowds moving away from the entrances, particularly the south entrance at the corner of Goodison-road, where the people will gather in thousands, forgetting there are many other entrances around the ground to which they could go. The ground can be used to its full capacity only if the public take their orders from the officials. Every arrangement has been made to accommodate a record crowd without damage of any kind. The turnstiles are numerous, the stewards likewise, and if the public will realise, the only trouble in the past has arisen through the congestion near the Goodison-road entrances, they will move off to another entrance or having entered at Goodison-road end will move off around the ground and not block that particular spot.
EVERTON DECIDE
JACKSON AND COOK PLAY AT FULL BACK
Everton F.C., today, decided that Jackson should partner Cook at full back in the Cup-tie against Derby County to-morrow.

HOUSING 70,000 CROWD
Liverpool Echo- Friday, February 15, 1935
EVERTON TELL HOW IT SI DONE
TURNSTILE CLICK
CUP RECORD EXPECTED TOMORROW
“Cup-tie crowds are not hard to accommodate if the spectators will get to the ground as early as possible and do as the stewards and police tell them.” This was the statement of an Everton Football Club official to-day to an Echo reporter when the question of housing records crowds at cup-ties was raised. “Considering the size of our crowds, the orderliness of the crowd and the way it is housed is really very remarkable, and yet we sometimes have the best of matches which leave us wondering why the other ten thousands spectators have not been accommodated. Our record gate is 70,000, gathered in a Cup final replay and in games against our keenest rivals, Liverpool F.C.. Now the probability to-morrow is that we shall touch our highest figure, first because Derby are sending thousands of their followers, secondly because Everton has caught the Cup fever, and thirdly because the ground has been enlarged and improved in recent years, and the police and stewards are making all arrangements to make the housing of a record crowd a satisfactory thing.”
NO FEAR
Asked whether he thought people would stay away from Goodison Park to-morrow through fear of being “in the crush,” the Everton official replied; “Oh, no; there were times when people would give up the best games in fear. This is not the case to-day. Everyone knows Goodison Park, well packed, with the crowd following the requests of the people governing it, can take up its load of thousands without danger to anyone. But” -here he became very solemn- “the crowd is inclined to follow like sheep to any particular turnstile nearest to them. For instance, the Goodison-road end turnstile is a favourite, and thousands flock there, and there is apt to be a glut at the end. This probably accounts for the 10,000 who want to get in being left outside. We have made special arrangements to curb this cornet glut to-morrow, and would particularly notify the spectator that there are no fewer than four turnstiles for the shilling spectator in Bullens-road-two at the Gwladys-street end and two at the Stanley Park end. If the shilling spectator will realise this and get these turnstiles clicking merrily the crowd will be parked with a great dela more ease and comfort to themselves.
SIXTY-SIX TURNSTILES
“What turnstiles have you?” The Everton official answered; “We use 66 turnstiles altogether, and 30 of these are for the shilling spectator. There is accommodation in the paddock at 1s 6d for 15,000, two-thirds of whom are under cover. The gates will be opened at 1.15 -two hours being allowed to gather the crowd in at Goodison Park, and we urge ticket-holders to be in their place early, and thus facilitate the work of the stewards putting them in their reserved seats. Asked about the team formation, the reply was “The full back position is not yet settled.” All the rest of the side are fit and well, and now let the battle commence, as a famous gentleman said to the Ramsbottams.

TIE OF THE ROUND.
February 16, 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
We on Merseyside, of course, are mainly concerned with the Everton –Derby County tie, admittedly the pick of the round, and likely to provide a fast, forceful display calculated to thrill the vast assembly expected to fill the Goodison Park enclosure The display on the occasion of the Everton-Sunderland replay created a profound impression, and the expectations are that another great struggle of a similar character will result this afternoon. Who will win? Naturally Merseyside to a man is behind Everton, and their form at Goodison Park has been such as to create the utmost confidence in their ability to beat Derby County. The Derby side supporters, on the other hand, are equally confident in their team's ability to hold the Everton stalwarts as they did in the League match at Goodison on New Year's Day, and there is no doubt that the players themselves have a wholesome respect for each other. The clubs have battled before for Cup honours on several occasions but the duel promises to eclipse all previous tussles.
Half-Backs' Task.
Much depends on how Gallacher fares. If he is in one of his brightest moods, Gee and the Everton backs must expect to be tested to the full, as the little Scot is undoubtedly a match winner, and with fast wing men in Crooks and Duncan to assist him danger undoubtedly lies in this combination. Behind there is the sturdy Barker as pivot to a workmanlike half-back line, a safe pair of backs, and a sound goalkeeper. Obviously Everton must be at their best to achieve the desired result. I look for a great tussle between the Everton forwards and the Derby half-backs, but the with both Everton flanks capable of engineering match-winning moves the home men ought to win as with two well-matched sides the advantage of playing at home stands as a great asset in the turning of the scale.
Jackson To Partner Cook.
Jones who was injured at Huddersfield a fortnight ago, is not fit to play, and Jackson, who made his League debut last Saturday will partner Cook at back. Jackson played very well indeed against Wolverhampton Wanderers, and I think he will justify the confidence placed in him. He is fast, and a quick tackler. The teams are: - Everton; Sagar; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Derby County; Kirby; Udall, Collins; Nicholls, Barker, Hann; Crooks, Groves, Gallacher, Ramage, Duncan. The kick-off is at 3 o'clock.

EVERTON'S THRILLING CUP TRIUMPH
February 16, 1935. Evening Express, Football Edition.
Jackson the Hero of 3-1 Victory.
Coulter's Two Smashing Goals against Derby
62,000 See Great Struggle For Mastery.
By the Pilot.
Everton beat Derby County 3-1 in the Fifth Round of the F.A. cup at Goodison Park today. Coulter (2), and Dean for Everton and Gee (own goal) for Derby County were the scorers. Jackson the 22 years old full back, was the hero of Everton's victory. Playing in his first F.A. Cup-tie he had no superior man on the field with his great tackling and sure kicking. He laid the foundation for their win in the first half when playing against the wind they were always on top. The game was played in a sea of mud and kept 62,220 spectators on the tip-toe with excitement. The receipts were £4,879 3s. 7d.
• Unfortunately the first column was unreadable without second-guessing which is not what the Blue Correspondent is about, we take up the report from the second half.
The superior tea deserved their success. Jackson had been positively grand. Derby began the second half well and looked dangerous when they were awarded a free kick near the goal line for a foul on Crooks. Sagar however, fisted the ball away. Everton were forced back on defence by the tricky work of the Midlanders – Jackson stood out as the Everton hero.
Derby Better.
Derby were playing better against the wind than with it, something I had anticipated, and in the opening passages of this season Everton had not shone as an attacking quantity. Then a flying centre from Thomson and with the aid of Dean, Geldard was almost through. Cunliffe shook the Derby defence, which had been far from busy, Kirby saving on his knees a daisy cutter. Gee headed away a centre from Duncan, the flight of which had deceived Sagar. The ball bounced to Gallacher and Ramage, but gee was there to do the necessary. Everton's shooting was much better than the County's and now Stevenson took a hand thanks to a Dean backheader a rising ball being taken by Kirby at the second attempt. Geldard, who had been quiet owing to lack of passes now showed his speed, but a fine tackle by Collins held him up. Dean had a chance, but allowed the ball to bounce off his knee, and when Stevenson was going through, Nicholas fouled him. The free kick was cleared, and Duncan was allowed to go away from an offside position, but the player shot straight across goal. Derby were having the better of this half so far, although never so dangerous as the Blues.
Oh, Gee!
Derby reduced the lead in 69 minutes with a curious' goal which eventually was scored by Gee, the Everton centre half. Duncan pushed the ball up to Ramage, who made a fine centre, Sagar could not get the ball away and with Gallacher trying to force his way through the ball came out of the melee and Groves had all the goal to shoot at. He made the short shot necessary, but the ball struck on the goalline. Crooks and Gee ran to it together and though Gee won the race Crooks charged him as he kicked the ball and it flew to the back of the net. The goal was no more than Derby deserved, for they had been the better side this half. Everton were still being pressed and missed a fine chance of equalizing by dalliance. In 78 minutes the Blues increased their lead with a sensational goal by Coulter. Sagar took a goal kick and ran to the edge of the penalty area with the ball before kicking it. Added by the wind the ball swept past everyone but Coulter , who had moved into the centre, seized on the chance and raced after the ball to score as he pleased, Kirby having no chance. Derby kept chasing the lost hope but when Coulter dribbled through again Dean had two bites at the cherry, only to find the mud against him. Throughout Everton had been the more dangerous side. Final Everton 3 Derby County 1. In view of the result Everton play the League match with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

6,000 SUPPORTERS CHEER RAMS IN CUP-TIE CLASH
Derby Evening Telegraph -Saturday, February 16, 1935
EXCITED CROWD AT DERBY STATION
HARVEST OF COPPERS FOR ROSETTE SELLERS
DECORATED MEGAPHONES
More than 6,000 people left Derby and district to-day to see Derby County’s clash with Everton at Liverpool in the fifth round of the F.A Cup competition. Not for may years has there been such enthusiasm. For three hours this morning the L.M.S Station at derby was crowded with people wearing the black and white colours of the Rams. Happy, excited crowds they were, unanimous in the opinion that the County would win.
ILLOGICAL THEORY OF VICTORY
“If the County had been playing a Third Division side I would not be so confident,” remarked an old follower. “But Everton play first-class football and so do the Rams. That is why I think the County have a good chance of winning.” A strange, illogical theory, but one that was universally held. The back and white favours were everywhere. Young men chose berets, some older men wore top-hats with black and white bands, and women and girls flaunted scarves. There were decorated megaphones, rattles and the rosette-sellers went home with empty boards and pockets full of coppers.
“RAMS” ON ENGINE
Several innovations were to be seen. Three of four men imitated the headdress of Napoleon, and one train left with the engine sides carrying pictures of Rams (or were they New Zealand lambs?). On the right was written CROOKS and on the left DUNCAN. The Excursion Department of the L.M.S. was ready for the occasion as usual. They arranged day bookings for the 8,6 a.m. train, and these were well taken. Works specials followed at 8,44 and 9.17. Then came the coloured trains; 9.40 (pink), 9.30 (blue), 10.15 (brown) and 10.35 (grey). They were all full, and the last train had to be lengthened to meet the demand. A car park was in operation on the Company’s land opposite the Railway Institute for passengers who drove in from outlying districts and had booked seats by rail.
ALFRETON PARTIES
The whole of the dinning accommodation was taken on the brown train, and for the grey train all seats were reserved from those who wished to dine. In addition, an excursion was run from Long Eaton up the Erewash Valley, through Ilkeston, Langley Mill, and Alfreton. It was fully used and the passengers included a number of booked parties from Alfreton. Another excursion ran through Coalville, Ashby Moria, Woodville, Swadlincote, Burton, Tutbury, Uttoxeter, and Ashbourne. By the time it left Burton it was three parts full, and at Ashbourne the bookings exceeded the company’s expectations. The third excursion for the district ran through Duffield with stops at Ambergate, Belper, Matlock, Darley Dale, Rowsley, Bakewell and Millers Dale. Belper mustered more than 100 enthusiasts, and similar parties joined at the other stations, the Ambergate contingent coming mostly from Crich.
150 GO BY BUS
About 150 people travelled by the Trent Motor Traction Company’s excursions and others in their own cars. The L.M.S have already made arrangements in the event of a replay at the Baseball Ground on Wednesday.

EVERTON ON TO NEXT CUP STILE AFTER AMAZING EXCHANGES
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, February 16, 1935
COULTER’S EXTRAORDINARY GOAL FROM GOAL-KICK TURNS ISSUE AGAINST DERBY COUNTY
OVER 62,000 SEE ENTRANCING GAME IN THE MUD
By Bee
This was the oddest Cup-tie played at Goodison Park. Everton led by goals from Dean and Coulter, and when Derby scored with a ball that had stuck in the mud on the goal-line, the visitors were so much on top that Everton were in danger. A goal kick by Sagar was converted by Coulter-surely the oddest goal this season. Everton; Sagar; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Stevenson, Coulter. Derby County; Kirby; Udall, Collin (captain); Nicholas, Barker, Hann; Crooks, Groves, Gallacher, Ramage, Duncan. Referee-A. J. Jewell, of London deputising for Mr. Caseley, of Wolverhampton, who is ill). Pitiless rain ruined the excellent chances of a record attendance at Goodison Park for the Everton v. Derby County Cup-tie. Yesterday there had been rain; through the night there developed a first-class rain and wind storm, which continued until the time of the kick-off. Pneumonia, there were 55,000 spectators at the game half-an-hour before the time of the kick-off, and Derby sent a remarkable number of enthusiasts to the tie. Everton is blessed with an abundance of covered accommodation, and the early birds nestled under the roofs of the four stands. For the rest, the 1s spectators had to go out in the open, and an unusual sight met their gaze. Goodison Park was a lake. In fact, there was some danger that the game would not be completed. There was no eleventh-hour movement in the team sheets. Jackson made his debut for Everton in a Cup-tie, Jones being fit for service, but the club wisely decided it would be foolish to take a risk with him. Everton returned from Buxton this morning, whereas Derby stayed in our city overnight. In the spectators portion I noticed the judges of assize, Liverpool football members, Tom Cooper, of course, finding a special interest in this game. The only mascot allowed to walk round the ground was a young man in constable’s uniform operating on a very enlarged rattle, his helmet in bright blue and white colours.
SOME GATES CLOSED EARLY
The gates along the Goodison-road were closed early on Derby and Everton appeared to tumultuous applause, and Dean and Collins shook a hand and the coin was tossed. The Everton side kicked off three minutes before time, having been forced to play towards the town end. Dean’s first effort was to make ground at all costs, and his pass to the left ended when Nicholas stepped in front of Coulter, and Cook failed to connect with a high ball which fled on the right area, where Jackson cut across to safe-guard his clubmate’s interest. But he, too, sliced the ball. Nicholas can throw a ball as far as Gardner or the Villa, but Jackson this time stepped across and cleared the trouble. Sagar never made a more urgent save at the foot of the left post from Crooks, who, with a second chance, fired extremely wide. And then Coulter careered into his favourite  corner and took a charge from two men. Everton were now going strong and Stevenson was generally the delightful originator of the attack. Britton’s lob to goal caused Dean to step in hot on the trail and be the deliverer of a well-timed charge. Kirby shook as he took the charge, but his nerve was not shaken and he threw the ball a good length. It is dangerous, even in 1935, to leave Dean unattended with a heading chance, and at the twelfth minute Barker was not present to cover Dean’s sight of a centre by Cunliffe. Dean was six yards from goal, and Kirby was plainly worried which way the ball would travel.
DEAN’S DEADLY HEADER
Dean made a sort of flustering hurry over his header, but we who have seen him for so many years in this position know quite well what happens with this deadly header. In twelve minutes Dean had put the ball to the back of the net, and Derby had played so well in attack that everyone was grateful for the leading goal. Britton commenced the goaling effort with a throw-in, which only goes to prove that throw-ins, if taken properly, can be worked to a goal account. I have already named the affair between Nicholas and Coulter, and must now record a similar offence by Collin on Coulter, also a free kick for a foul by Cook on Groves. The linesmen were not well placed for some of the incidents and the referee entirely failed to realise the unmistakable intentional hands on the part of Jackson, who had run far up the field and got off without punishment. Britton was always good to watch in his use of the ball, and he made an opening for Geldard, whose swerving and curling centre Kirby touched at the top of the post-an awkward business, and a corner rather than a goal.
JACKSON STOPS GALLACHER
Derby were plainly stunned by the surprise of the first goal, and Hann was having an awkward innings, while Ramage was not on the mark when he got a good pass from the right. Considering the tricks played by the wet and heavy ball, play was reaching a good standard, and it was young Jackson’s intervention that stopped Gallacher equalising after Groves had done a lot of solid work. Jackson slid to the tackle and a second ;later made a further cover against Gallacher. The ball was hard to get away and Cunliffe had no fortune with two excellent efforts. Kirby was bothered by Barker’s presence when Britton headed ion and the goalkeeper was lucky to escape injury from one of his own side.
THRILLING ESCAPE
Collin was making some fine-length punts after Stevenson and Coulter had been most impressive. Gee handled the ball and started quite the most momentous incident part from the goal. It was the story of an outbreak of Cup fever. The free kick was taken by Barker and it threatened to pass harmlessly outside when Thomson headed the ball to Sagar’s right hand=as he thought. But Sagar, reaching forward, had fallen down and the ball in any other weather than to-day’s would have entered the goal. The crowd held its breath and Thomson’s heart-beats must have quickened, because Gallacher was running up hoping to make sure of the presentation. However, Everton’s fortune was in and the ball passed outside. After Cunliffe had been hurt shooting in Gallacher waltzed round four opponents and one of his own side, and the outcome was a first-class shot by Ramage, Sagar’s save being confident, calm, and clean. Derby were on top at this point, the half hour, and they must blame themselves for not equalising when Gallacher, escaping the cry of “Foul,” went down the mud towards the middle of the goal and surprised himself and everybody else by shooting outrageously wide. The referee allowed three fouls to pass as if nothing happened. Everton resumed their forward manners when Cunliffe surprised Kirby with a high ball that left its black mark for the rest of the game on the middle of the crossbar. Coulter followed up for the rebound as in the case of Stevenson’s penalty kick against Wolves, but this time Kirby made the catch. There was not a great deal seen of either Derby winger, play being confined to the diamond fashion of inside forward work. Jackson has played in an amateur Cup final, and he was the hero of the first half, revelling in his clearances, and when Britton slipped down Jackson slipped in. In the League match Coulter and Stevenson had been smothered out. Now Udall committed a foul that would not have passed a referee’s union once in 500 times. Geldard had an uneventful forty minutes, and now the famous right wing trinity conquered Hann, who found the going too severe for him. Geldard lost the ball in one moment, but recovered it when Collin failed to kick clear. A moment before Coulter had jocularly blamed Dean for getting in the way of the Irishman’s prospective shot.
COULTER’S SMASHING GOAL
Now the ball was flung from the right wing across the goalkeeper’s region. Coulter had been lying in wait a minute before such an opening, and now he strode in, in his deceptive and quick style, to “punish” that ball into the back of the net before half the crowd realised it was in. it was a smashing ground shot, never rising from the ground, and probably Kirby did not see the ball flash beyond him. Everton had taken their chances and two goals. That’s why they led at half-time by 2 goals to 0.
The first half, apart from the late goal, had ended with gee showing resentment. The second half, after a fine run by Crooks and a free kick against Thomson soon provided Stevenson with a chance to show his intricate and masterly control ion confined space. He was dribbling on sixpences and the coins were covered with mud. “Once more into the breach,” Master Jackson versus Gallacher and Duncan. Duncan was inclined to go too near the corner flag and cut things fine. Thomson closed the perfect avenue for Groves, whose pass out to Crooks merely produced a pettifogging shot. This was not the old Crooks. The game was not yet won because Derby threatened to splash their ability to a practical end.
EVERTON RESUME PRESSURE
However, Everton resumed their pressure, and with the wind at their backs two goals should be sufficient to carry them into the next round. The marginal figure would have been three if Kirby had not caught a Cunliffe shot at the foot of the post. Evertonians smiled sardonically when a collision in midfield between Gee and Groves yielded a foul-to Gee, laughter in the gods! Gee saved a goal when Duncan at last offered the prize centre to his partners. Gallacher was just crowded out, and Everton were relieved that the danger had passed. Crooks was slow moving and Groves was working like a hero. For a long-time play was without point and Stevenson surprised the locals by making a nice drive which Kirkby held. It was well the “Mariner” Jackson was holding the fort securely because the evidence of Derby’s revival was unmistakeable. Thomson was damaged himself helping his goalkeeper and Geldard’s best run was closed down by means of a perfect tackle by Barker. It was poetic justice that Duncan, offside, was allowed to go ahead and shoot so far out that the gods must have been on the side of Everton. The rain had stopped, the water had sunk into the ground, and therefore the conditions were now very tiring to the players. The second half was not nearly so good as the first.
DERBY GET A GOAL
Derby got a goal in 69 minutes. It had been threatened for so long that it did not surprise it came, but the way it came was confusing, and no one was too sure who had scored. Duncan and his partner changed places, the winger sending the ball forward to Ramage. A centre followed and Crooks crossed in to score. Not yet, however, because the ball stuck in the mud at the base of the goal with everyone anxious to be up there in a flash. Gee made the only possible effort to remove the ball, and appeared to kick it on to Crooks’ leg from whence it went into the net- a most extraordinary goal. Duncan nearly took the equaliser with a specular header from a corner, surprising the locals by taking up the inside right position for a corner taken by Crooks. The game had been opened in a new light and Derby were hot on the equalizer. Everton was rattled and in fear. If Crooks had rushed in for a square pass by Gallacher there must have been a goal. Derby were now making a stupendous fight. Derby had practically all the second half. There was a sensational anti-climax. Derby were near scoring and Sagar with the goal kick crashed the ball after running to the edge of the penalty line with it, so that Coulter, who had gone to the inside right position, took the ball and scored when ten yards from goal. That is to say, a goal kick had travelled three parts the length of the field and Coulter had done the rest. For which the Everton spectators were duly thankful. Sagar made a good catch from Crooks. Everton might have had a fourth goal if Stevenson had anticipated Coulter’s pass. And then Dean, through the ball sticking in the mud, missed the easiest of chances. Final; Everton 3, Derby County 1.
The attendance was 62,220, and the receipts were £4,879. The players left the field amid great cheering.

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, February 16, 1935
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON 3 DERBY COUNTY 1
February 18, 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Hard Earned Victory. Derby County's Bold Challenge
Coulter Delivers Decisive Blow.
By “Bee.”
Everton continue to win at home, and their latest victory before their own people was one of merit; hard earned because their rivals, Derby County put up stout challenge, and at the hour seemed likely to draw. This Cup-tie was one further place of evidence that Everton before their own people are in astounding form; they have never known such a long run of success in home games –Manchester City was the one blot and Derby County made a league draw. The task set Everton in the fifth round of the Association Cup was a real test. Derby had not lost a game since Christmas Day, and were sure to be worthy battlers because they have the weight and skill in the team to ensure a battling game, yet finesse could be introduced at will. This was a game on a flooded field; rainfall had made the ground waterlogged, and doubt was expressed whether the game would be played. The referee said “Play on” and his judgement was right, because at time wore on the flooded portion passed into the earth and the ground became positively cloggy. Everton like a moist turf, but neither side could be expected to do there best on a watery surface which made the ball fly at angles and produce a skiddering run, carrying the ball further than one could reasonably expect. Therefore in the circumstances, the game was of high order, and the number of stoppages was remarkably few. The throw-in did not obtrade, and the standard of play on a mud pitch was of rare quality.
Sagar's Saves.
Everton won because of the manner in which they took their chances. Actually Sagar had the more awkward work to deal with his early saves from Crooks and others turned this game into a possible victory. A goal so early on would have had its effect upon Everton. As it was, Dean took the opening score through a throw-in by Britton and a cross by Cunliffe. Derby were shocked at the turn of events. They had till then been playing nicely-balanced football, with definite scheme of combination and the ball kept on the ground, which is rather unusual for any Cup-tie team, especially when the turf was moist. Derby could have won the game if there had been a more rugged use of their driving force from any angle. They arrived at the Everton defence quarters and made almost leisurely effort to drag the ball onward and through the goal. Perhaps Sagar's early saves had left them with an inferiority complex. Whatever it was there was no doubt about Everton's steady rise; chiefly through their left wing and Cunliffe.
Coulter's Drive.
Time for the refresher was ebbing when Coulter scored with a smashing blow, the ball never rising more than a foot and beating Kirby to send Derby of two goals in deficit. The second half was a different story, Derby played better against the gale than with its supposed aid. There was much tremor among the Everton spectators as Duncan now began to get beyond the backs and swing the tempting centre to the middle of the goal, Gallacher had missed his chance early on, sweeping the ball outside from easy range. Now he concentrated upon making gifts for others. Duncan's best form was the starting point of this change of front and Barker was also a very able assistant while Groves worked a like hare. Everton stood firm for a time till the stress, because well nigh too much for them. One could sense a goal coming and it was no surprise that crooks should score, albeit the way the goal was percelled up left it no more than a joyful register for Derby and not a thing to write about at full length. Crooks and Groves made the goal between these, and when Sagar was not at hand the ball stuck in the goal mud on the goal-line! Here was a was a pretty situation, the beginning of some others of special note. Gee tried to race up and slam the ball away for safety. He did not succeed and officially the goal is given to Crooks. Everton had to call back their inside forwards for defensive help. It was a dangerous state because Everton were courting attacks and Derby were willing to supply them against a packed defence believing the equalising goal must come. Duncan drifted from outside-left to inside-right to take a corner kick by Crooks, the outside-right, Duncan went low and headed the ball very cleverly, but not quite to the goal-mark. This began a series of double-shifts of positions no one could expect or realise.
The decisive Blow
It was at this point the most extraordinary goal arrived. Sagar took the goal kick, and for once he elected to bounce the ball step forward a yard, catch the ball, and so on till he reached the penalty box limits. He was biding time and gaining yards of ground. Finally, he kicked the goal-kick a hugh length; the wind carried it to the far corner of the ground and, without a second player touching the ball, Coulter at inside-right of all places, picked up the flying ball and shot it through beyond the bewildered Kirby. Two kicks, one goal, and Sagar receiving congratulations from his fellow-players upon his share in the goal against his rival goalkeeper! Derby were killed by this unexpected and freakish effort, but one must give Coulter credit for his continual eyeing of the ball and for his smart acceptance of the chance. So Derby passed out, and one must say they had made an usually good battle against a 2-goal lead. They had really beaten off their own chances first by Gallacher's early misses and by the general endeavour to walk the ball beyond a stout little defence in which a boy was making his Cup debut. Jackson was outstanding in many ways, and only late on when he tired did Duncan begin to move through him by his own expert methods.
Jackson's Triumph.
Jackson, the Zinari League twenty-two year-old, was a triumph; so was his partner and the goalkeeper/. The half-back line was not so good, the referee likewise when there was some dirty work introduce by certain players, Forward Geldard had a quiet day Dean likewise, and the left flank was best, Stevenson being in his natural form for turning the defence into the wrong channel, while Coulter's goal speak for themselves. On the Derby side Collins and Udel were capital. Hann was a weakness, and Nicholas found his great height and weight a handicap in the heavy going. Forward, Gallacher had the artistry of Stevenson without the finishing power, and he needed a more rousing character top shoot, not to continue the passing schemer, the Scot had started. Derby dallied while Everton went on with unstoppable shots. That was the difference between these sides, and Derby were unlucky to first “such a goal” take away their chance to make a draw when Everton had shot their bolt. Yet Everton deserved a win if only by our resemblance of Cunliffe's fine drive to the crossbar. Perhaps Derby's unlucky moment came when Thomson headed back to goal and Sagar fell, the ball being held up through the mud and passing outside with no one to save it inches been the other way. But then, that is how Cup-ties become so exciting. Teams: - Everton: - Sagar, goal; Jackson and Cook, backs; Britton, Gee, and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Stevenson and Coulter, forwards. Derby County: - Kirby, goal; Udall, and Collins (captain), backs; Nichols, Baxter, Hann, Crooks, Groves, Gallacher, Ramage, and Duncan, forwards. Referee Mr. Mr. J. Jewell.

PASS ON, EVERTON!
Liverpool Echo-Monday, February 18, 1935
FURTHER ROUND IN THE ENGLISH CUP
“WE WANT TO MEET EVERTON-AT WEMBLEY”-Alex James
Bee’s Notes, The Hive
Everton have passed another Cup turnstile and paid their way to the next round. By good football, too; by startling results due to all-round effort from a side so homely it hardly knows how to yield full points to any visitors. They just ask them here, and beat them, and then -if the visitors have earned that praise. Well, after the game I chanced to meet the Everton chairman, Mr. W.C. Cuff, and his references to Derby were very flattering. Derby had given them a great game, said Mr. Cuff, and it was touch and go to the final goal. However, no one could complain of the standard of play, which, considering the turf at the start, was really of exceptional character. “And,” added Mr. Cuff, “we are very happy to think out ground stood the game so well that by three-quarter time the water had passed off and was reasonably dry.” Derby had similar kind words from Dean, the captain. For my part, I shall not readily forget this game, if only for the curiosities that came in its final flowing tide! There was just a little “dirt” carried down the stream, and without for one moment detracting or qualifying the winners’ honours I must say there are many spectators who do not like the dainty little “accidental” hacking parties that were seen in this game. Having made that perfectly clear to those who may not know that this city is happy to bask in the sunshine of fair play and the good name of clubs, let me state right away the important factors. First, the official statement of the odd goal to Derby County credits Crooks with the goal and does not indicate Gee as putting through his own goal. Next, will someone please tell me how Coulter got across the field for Sagar’s conclusive “pass” to the scorer of the fourth goal of the day? I know Coulter, like a good golfer, never takes his eye off the ball, but in case Coulter was nearer inside-right than outside-left, and Dean could not catch the fleeting ball sent up with wishes by Ted Sagar. Years gone by Teddy Doig suffered a goal scored by the Manchester city goalkeeper-a goalkick, and Doig, trying to save it, touched the ball and made it a legitimate goal! In this case Sagar made the goal the more striking because he was playing for time, and by a bounce of the ball, a forward step, a catch; a bounce of the ball, a forward step, a catch- ad lib- he did something not common to him. I thought he was playing for “time” because Derby threatened to make the game a tie at this stage. The final kick would not have done ill-justice to a Benson. It was a massive kick, and the wind helped it beyond Dean, till it was “caught” by Coulter, who is an outside-left with a dominating right-foot shot.
MONEY’S WORTH
Derby were not happy about the decisions of the referee, and found there was not sufficient working plan with his linesmen. Gross mistakes were made, and they may have been costly to the visitors, at least we can stay Derby made a battling finish, and having tasted a goal they decided to bring in their juggling act with positional ideas. Think of Duncan who had such a grand second half display, roaming over to inside right to take a Crooks corner kick and head it by the novel method of falling low and “diving” at the ball. Think, too, of the grand work Groves did. And then remember Hughie Gallacher’s charm of action; a hesitating step, a definite command of the ball -not sufficiently supported to make such work spell goals. Crooks was most disappointing after Sagar had broken his heart with the first-minute save. Ramage was good in parts; Barker was excellent, Hann was tired out, and- mark this carefully as a deciding factor-Nicholas being a very big fellow could not act in this going. Having said these kind things of our rivals, let us sum up the winners en bloc. They were excellent in the most awkward moments; stern companions with the half back winger not quite so free to force the pass froward, and Gee probably best of the line- with qualifications of note- see earlier paragraph. The attack was a curious mixture, Stevenson making the ground by dainty steps, leaping over a foot, forcing play where it was least expected, serving Coulter, the crashing shot, and being linked up by the steadfast work of Dean, who had two fine backs to face and a half back better than he was in the international game. On my right you found Cunliffe in prime order for an hour, and Geldard in one of his quiet moods- the first for months. Yet all imbued with club spirit and cup hope. I have left the best three to the last.
WELL DONE
No one did more than Sagar, Cook, and Jackson to win this game. Sagar’s early saves are always convincing; they seem to put him in rare shape for the later tests, and I rate his earliest save as the running point of this game. Add Cook’s enjoyable display and sure-footed kicking and heading, and leave me space, sir, for a bright word about Jackson. Everyone must have had slight misgivings about this boy. It is all right to say he fought in a final tie (Amateur Cup), but here was the Zingari lad of 22 being tested out for a cup-tie, at this stage of the competition. Had he failed the bricks would by now have been tumbling about the selectors’ heads. Far from failing, Jackson played a note-worthy part in stemming Derby’s attacks in the first hour. His quick tackle and his sharp delivery of the ball stamp him in good light. I know he will not get swelled head; therefore, it is not necessary to calm the fears of officials in that regard. Jackson takes a quick view at a situation, and determines on a course of action; his pace is an excellent help to his football knowledge and craft, and his covering up a man of Duncan’s skill and subtlety was a fine feature of a pulsating game. And so I leave you for the present, wondering what will be next on turn in the Cup dish.
Everton got to Chelsea for a League game on Wednesday.
James says; “We don’t want to meet Everton until we get to Wembley!”
Someone who was in the paddock at Everton tells me that he saw Dean flick the ball on with his head when Coulter scored from Sagar’s “pass.” Dean gets so little credit for these neat but effective touches that I am giving him credit for it here and now.

FREAK GOAL BY COULTER DECIDES RAMS’ CUP FATE
Derby Evening Telegraph, Monday, February 18, 1935
GREAT SECOND HALF RALLY OF NO AVAIL
EVERTON SANP UP THERIR CHANCES
DERBY APPEAL GOAL-SHY
SEVERAL OPPORTUNITIES MISSED
By Mark Eaton
A freak goal, scored by Coulter in the 80th minute, settled Derby County’s Cup hopes for 1935, and once again Goodison Park becomes a ground of ill-omen so far as the Rams are conceded. Everton who won by 3-1, saw their 2-0 interval lead reduced by Crooks. Then they became rattled in their futile efforts to subdue a dominant Derby county attack, and just when everybody expected an equaliser from the Rams, Everton, to the consternation of the visiting supporters, broke through to score the goal which settled the issue. The home team were outplayed throughout this half, and it was left to Sagar, a brilliant goalkeeper, to bring relief to his backs and pave the way for a most remarkable third goal. In taking a goal-kick, he was allowed to run to the edge of the penalty area before parting with the ball, which, with the wind behind it, sailed past the Derby backs.
COULTER’S ANTICPATION
Coulter, the left winger, showing wonderful anticipation, cut over to the inside-right position, and meeting the ball, he found himself with only Kirby to beat. It was the type of goal which one sees only once in a lifetime, and it was decidedly against the run of the play in his half. Considering the nature of the ground, which was like a sea of mud, and the strong wind, the huge crowd of 62,000 saw a great cup battle, in which Derby rose to brilliant heights in the second half. Both teams had a gruelling, but Derby lasted out the game better, and they have only themselves to blame that they did not force a draw. In a nutshell, the story of their defeat is that Everton took three chances, while Derby frittered away at least five. Nor can the men in the rear be absolved from blame. When Dean scored the first goal he was standing unattended, not more than five yards from goal, with Udall close at hand, but making no attempt to challenge the centre-forward. Kirby also had a chance of rushing out to deprive Dean of the ball as it came over from the right, but, to my surprise, the most dangerous player in the country with his head was left unmarked to nod his first Cup-tie goal of the season. And that is about all he did throughout the match, but it was as refreshing as champagne to his colleagues. The Derby forwards put in several fine long-range shots, but they failed miserably with openings which should have been turned into goals. Once Ramage provided the kind of chance which every centre-forward dreams about. The side-left slipped the ball straight down the middle, and as Gallacher fastened on to it, Rams’ supporters began to throw their hats into the air. But this was not Hughie’s day. As Sagar advanced, Gallacher tried to pull the ball into the corner of the net, and in doing so a groan went up as the ball sailed wide of the upright. A goal at this stage would have made the score 1-1.
EVERTON’S SECOND
Three minutes before the interval Coulter netted Everton’s second goal, Geldard and Cunliffe tried to be too fanciful on the right. Hann stepped in, and robbed the winger near the touchline, but instead of making a first-time clearance, the left-half attempted to dribble his way past Britton. The Everton man dispossessed him, and swung the ball over to the opposite flank, where Coulter cut past Nicholas and beat Kirby from close in. if only the Rams could have proved themselves such splendid opportunists! Everton, playing against the wind in the first half, were a shade the better team. They found each other more frequently, and their left-wing pair. Coulter and Stevenson, made ground rapidly against Nicholas and Udall, because the last-named had a very shaky period in the early part of the game. Yet, Derby always played fast, attractive, open football, and they should have utilised their chances to a far greater extent than they did. It might have been, however, that the condition of the ground, allied to the quick and keen tackling of the home defenders, fouled them. Then came Derby’s whirlwind second half in which Barker, Nicholas and Hann proved the inspiration of the side.
BARKER’S FINE DISPLAY
The Rams provided the best football of the afternoon during this remarkable rally, in which the visiting centre-half gave a grand display, crooks and Duncan, were also more effective on the wing, and Groves and Ramage helped in the onslaught with some clever leading-up work. But the forwards failed to do justice to their undoubted talent. In tricking their way through the opposition they developed a habit of beating themselves by an over-indulgence in the interchange of short passes in front of goal, this forsaking the open game which they had exploited in the first half. They failed to take advantage of their opportunities for first-time drives, and on at least-two occasions the ball struck in the mud when a short pass was attempted. This was particularly noticeable when Duncan and Ramage made scoring chances for Gallacher and Groves, respectively. Each was well placed for a shot, but each failed in endeavour to tap the ball out to Crooks.
GREAT PLAYERS, BUT-
Apart from their lapses in front of goal, Gallacher and Groves played splendidly, and it was unfortunate that they should err at the critical moment. Duncan, too, was sadly at fault when Gallacher cleverly eluded “policeman” Gee, and sent the left-winger careering through on his own. Duncan raced close in, and when Sagar left his goal, the winger delivered a powerful drive- and I am still wondering how he managed, to shoot yards wide of the far upright. Derby’s goal, scored in the 68th minute, was a curious affair, Ramage, who had been the Rams’ most dangerous marksman in the first half, centred to the far side of the goal, and Crooks breasted the ball down to groves. The inside-right was close up, and as he shot the majority of the Derby players rushed up to congratulate him. Fortunately, Crooks suddenly realised that the ball had stuck in the mud on the goal-line, and as Gee tried to kick away, the winger dashed in and took the ball over the line. For over half an hour the Rams were dominant, but the promise of another Derby goal was not fulfilled. Young Jackson, who had played a storming game against Duncan, and Cook were feeling the strain, but fate seemed to turn her hand right against the Rams, when coulter scored Everton’s third goal after Sagar’s goal kick.
TWO BRILLAINT WINGERS
On the day’s play, Geldard and Coulter, though seeing little of the ball after the interval, were more dangerous than the Derby wingers. The Everton pair made ground quickly, and Coulter in particular gave a fine exhibition in which spirit played as big a part as skill. Gee never reached the standard attained by Barker, and Gallacher more than held his own with the home centre-half. I liked the way Britton followed up the attack. He was always there to help Cunliffe and Geldard. Thomson was a hard worker and he accomplished some fine work against the Derby right wing. Collin was a stalwart defender for the visitors, and Udall was much safer after the interval than before. He positioned better and he was more certain in his tackling. The Derby halves were brilliant in the second half. Owing to the illness of referee A.J. Caseley (Wolverhampton), A.J. Jewell (London) had charged of the match, and I must say that he earned the displeasure of the crowd by a number of decisions that were difficult to understand.

EVERTON AT HOME
Liverpool Echo- Monday, February 18, 1935
Everton were drawn at home again when the sixth-round ties of the F.A. Cup were made known, in London, to-day. Tottenham Hotspur or Bolton Wanderers will be their opponents. Everton who have not won away for twelve months, say that they only want two away victories this season- one at semi-final venue and the other at Wembley. Everton are at home again. They deserve their good fortune if only for their evasion of defeat at Sunderland. Tottenham or Bolton will make ideal visitors and should the winners of the replay be Bolton, than Lancashire will have its especial “star” tie at Goodison Park. Arsenal would have been a better draw, but those who want to see Everton in a classic struggle at Wembley are hoping the teams will “miss” each other until the final stage. The fact that Bolton are in the Second Division would not make Everton’s task any easier; since it is plain Bolton are out of the usual Division II, class, and with some star forwards are quite equal to making a Division 1, showing in the Cup.
HOME CONFIDENCE
Everton, by their fortune in being drawn at home, have made another semi-final appearance a definite possibility. The home draw meant a lot to the club of our city, because their away record is such that they could not face a stiff away game with a great deal of confidence. If Bolton is the side to come to Goodison then we shall see a former Everton goalkeeper in Bob Jones. The Spurs would be equally attractive, since they offer the football wares of Hunt, Willie Evans, who is very popular in these parts, and other intriguing players.
RECALLING SANDY YOUNG
It will be recalled that sandy Young went to ‘Spurs after he left Everton, and Everton will not lose sight of the fact that when last they held the Cup they were beaten by ‘Spurs in the first-round next year by the only goal of the match. That is a score they would doubtless like to wipe off. Bolton have not faced Everton in a Cup-tie since the war, but they have seen Liverpool out of the competition twice in recent seasons. Everton met Bolton in 1907 and 1908 seasons in the Cup, and won both matches. The draw makes it possible for three Lancashire teams to appear in the semi-finals. There is an interesting, but little-known fact, about Everton’s Cup history in the past three years that has escaped most people’s notice. Dean, on Saturday, was on the winning Everton Cup team for the ninth consecutive time. He appeared in all matches when Everton won the Cup two seasons ago. The following season, Everton, like most other recent Cup victors, went out in the first round-at Tottenham-but Dean was not in the side. thus the Everton leader has the unique record of having been on the winning side nine times, with power to add to that number! It is an unusual record, and one that makes Dean’s appearance in the side a happy omen.
DIED AT THE CUP-TIE
NO INQUEST TO BE HELD ON WEST DERBY MAN
No inquest will be held on Mr. Henry Winstanley, aged 40, a wheelright, of Hartington-road, West Derby, who collapsed and died while watching the Everton v Derby County F.A Cup-tie at Goodison Park on Saturday. Winstanley had been under a doctor, who has returned his certificate.

EVERTON LAST WON AWAY –IN LONDON
February 19 1935. Evening Express.
Spell May be Broken at Chelsea.
By the Pilot.
Everton have played 21 successive matches away from home in the Cup and League and have not succeeded in winning one of them. Tomorrow they go to Chelsea in the hope of breaking this unenviable run. The last time they won away from home was on February 23, last season, and it was in London. They beat Arsenal 2-1 at Highbury. Will London prove lucky again and provide the Cup favorites with their first “double” of the season, and their only “double” since they did it against Arsenal last term. There is every chance for Chelsea have fortified 13 of the 28 points played for at Stamford Bridge. Everton on the other hand are not only cup favourites, but are only four points behind the leaders –Arsenal. Stamford Bridge has not been one of the Blues' lucky grounds; in fact, one has to go back a few seasons to find them winning a match there. Chelsea were not playing on Saturday and so will be fresh for the game, but if Everton approach anything like their real form I think they will return home with something tangible in the way of points. They will be without Britton and Cook, who are nursing manor injuries received in the Cup game against Derby, and Mercer and Cresswell deputise. Some interesting duels should be seen between Stevenson and Coulter, Everton's Irish international left wing, and Mitchell, the Irish international right half-back. The other Irishman in the match will be Joe Bambrick, the famous ex-Linfield centre forward, who will be at centre forward for Chelsea. Everton; Sagar; Jackson, Cresswell; Mercer Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Chelsea (probably); Jackson, Barber McAulay; Mitchell, Craig, Miller; Spence, Argue, Brambrick, Gibson, Barraclough.

COOK AND BRITTON STAND DOWN.
February 19 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Cook and Britton are standing down from the Everton team to visit Stamford Bridge tomorrow, owing to slight injuries received on Saturday. Cresswell comes in once more and Mercer is to deputise for Britton. The team to meet Chelsea will be: - Sagar; Jackson, Cresswell; Mercer, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean. Stevenson, Coulter.
Everton at Home.
Bolton or Spurs Visit Goodison.
Everton have had their share of fortune and now, with another home tie they are presented with a great chance to make further history for the famous side. Whether their opponents be Bolton Wanderers of Tottenham Hotspur, Dean and his colleagues will be faced by stern and capable footballers who know full well what is required to progress in the tournament.
Their Eleventh Semi-Final?
With such worthy opponents therefore, Everton's supporters will relish the advantage of playing at home where they have made so fine a record in beating such formidable opponents as Grimsby Town, Sunderland, and Derby County in previous rounds, and the fact that the team has been able to overthrow strong adversaries gives rise to the hope that the Everton club will figure in the semi-final for the eleventh time in their history and for the third time in four years. Everton's supporters and the players themselves, however, fully realize that the next round will be equally as testing as those with Sunderland, and Derby County. There are no two opinions regarding the equality of the opposition, so that it is necessary for Everton to keep on the top of their form to ensure further progress. The match at Goodison Park should add one more brilliant display to those that have gone before. The Spurs knocked Everton out in the third round last season by 3-0, so that the Merseyside combination may have a chance for revenge. Everton defeated the ‘Spurs in the first round in 1908 by 1-0, while in 1904 the Spurs' won at Everton by the odd goal of three.
When Settle was a Star.
Bolton and Everton of course, are old rivals in the Cup, and there have been several pulse stirring struggles between them in the days of Settle. Young and Co, and one recalls that former little forward scoring a “winner” in a replay after a 3-3 draw at Bolton. “Jimmy Settle” was a great favourite at Goodison Park in those days. In 1907 the Wanderers drew 0-0 at Goodison Park, but Everton won the replay 3-0, at Bolton, at Burden Park. It was in the following season that the 3-3 draw at Bolton took place, and Everton won the replay 3-1. It used to be said of Bolton that they “win the Cup every three years.” They have certainly done better than all their rivals since the war for they have won the Cup three times in the last fifteen years –1923, 1925, and 1929. At present they are fighting hard to regain their place in the senior division which they lost two seasons ago. At present they lead, the way, and hope to make amends for missing promotion by a point last season. This term they have been unfortunate in being drawn away in each round.

EVERTON CUP-TIE PRICES OUTBURST
Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, February 19, 1935
Bee’s Notes, The Hive
Everton’s journey to Chelsea is an important one. For a whole year Everton have been longing for a win away from home, and I think tomorrow’s game is just suited to their measure. They will be able to play with a leisureliness that makes Everton the more appealing. And this is just the moment when seeming lack of care will show the London crowd just how well Everton can work their machine for league games. They have been serving up such a glut of goals and such combination that I have a great notion to-morrow will be the turning point in Everton’s away record. I shall be there to see for myself whether Chelsea’s struggle against relegation will be successful or otherwise. Everton have had their full back troubles, but these are now ended, and the whole side is bang full of confidence. Everton; Sagar; Jackson, Cresswell; Mercer, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Everton’s home draw has once again “set alight” the followers of football who begin to be extremely interested at this time of the year-providing one or other teams is still in the Cup. I am always glad to see a club reap a rich harvest from an attractive match, but candidly I know that Everton have made many “enemies” by increasing the price of certain stands. People argue that the supporters who patronise the club all the season are those who should be considered first on these auspicious occasions. While the draw was coming through yesterday there was in my room a gentleman who desired two 3s 6d tickets for the game if it was at Everton. He left mysteriously midway through my telephonic conversation with Everton, and afterwards I found that he would not pay 5s on principle. However, that is in passing, Everton have their home draw, they have the prospective “star” game of Lancashire, and they should have no difficulty in selling their wares.
THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE
George A. Lockwood writes; Having seen the prices Everton F.C are proposing to charge for the next Cup-tie, v. Bolton or Tottenham, I think a great protest should be made. That Everton with all their wealth, should stoop to such a practice is beyond comprehension. Money is still very tight, and there are, no doubt, hundreds like myself who would not dream of paying such a price. I may say that I have had three tickets at 3s 6d for each previous Cup-tie for self and family, but I am afraid it will have to be a pennyworth of the Echo this time. “Disgusted” adds his complaint;- I conclude that when the Everton directors fixed the cheapest tickets at 5s for the forthcoming Cup-tie, they had in mind that very old saying; “The more you have the more you get.” Is it fair or just to so prohibit the weekly spectator from seeing the game in comfort for once? Such a charge simply allows the type of spectators to see the match who only supports the Club when there is any tit-bit going. Perhaps, however, the excessive charge will enable the management to see their way to provide the spectator with the service of a band?
“Blue Stop At Home” – Would like you to raise an objection through your paper. I have held a ticket for all Everton’s Cup-ties, and also a two-bob stand supporters in a League game. Do you think it is fair to the constant Blue fans to have to pay 5s for a 2s seat. Even 3s 6d would not be out of place, but to raise the 2s 6d seats to 5s! Well, here is one who will stay away after 25 years, hoping you last long to write your interesting reports, which everyone must enjoy.

EVERTON AT CHELSEA
February 20 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton go to Chelsea. The Stamford Bridge side has shown vast improvement and they are now fairly well placed, but no doubt Everton despite the fact that cook and Britton are absent, will make a bid for the points, which would give them a really good place. Although the Cup is the main object in view league points are by no means depised, and, I suppose, Everton will make another effort to score their first away victory. Their last away win was in London last term. Everton: - Sagar; Jackson, Cresswell; Mercer, Gee Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Chelsea: - (probable); Jackson; Barber, McAulay; Mitchell, Craig, Miller; Spence Argue, Bambrick, Gibson, Barraclough.

EVERTON STAND SUPPORTERS DISTRESSED BY RISE IN CUP-TIE PRICES
Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, February 20, 1935
NOW SOLD OUT
Everton F.C officials had a very busy day yesterday. Their telephone was going continuously from early morn until far into the afternoon. I am told that even when they won the Cup a couple of seasons ago there was nothing to equal the present demonstration of enthusiasm and exertion to get a seat at the next tie with Bolton or ‘Spurs. I am officially informed, this morning, that it is useless to apply further at the offices for tickets, which were heavily over-applied for. Everton’s sparkling play seems to have drawn the multitude like a magnet. Nevertheless, there have been some grumbles about the price of seats, as the excerpts below prove. The present increase in prices is not without precedent. A similar increase was made in 1921, when Everton met Wolves at a like stage, and lost 1-0, at Goodison. I had a chat with Mr. Ernest Green, a member of the Everton board on this topic, and he pointed out that the increased price affected but 10,000 of those who would be present on March 2. The shilling and eighteenpenny places remained the same, and would represent 50,000 to 60,000 of the spectators. The extraordinary demand for seats had justified the directors in their decision to raise the prices. No revision would be possible because they could not fix anything without reference to Bolton or Tottenham. In regard to the regular stand supporters who felt discouraged at the increase, he would remind them of the circumstances. Everton’s games had been so magnificent, and this was the next round to the semi-final. The tie was in the air- it was a positive rage.
FIVE SHILLINGS A SEAT
“Old Blue,” -I am not one who goes off the deep end for very little, and I myself an in the happy position of having been able to afford on many occasions five bob for a football ticket, but in fairness to those who have a limit I raise a protest against Everton doing what they have done. They told the world over the last match that the seats at the goal end are inferior to others by charging less, and now they stop the man with a “limit” from having a seat at all. The club is not in such a bad position as to warrant the raising of prices. They know full well that each seat will be filled even if it is with women who know nothing about the game, but like to tell others they are “sports.” This does not refer to every woman, because Everton have a fine “ladies” following. Do your best, “bee,” and raise a protest at the fountain head, so that the “little man” is given a chance even at 3s 6d. I must add that I have no axe to grind for myself, as, personally, I think the game will be worth five bob, but Everton should remember they will need the “thick and thins” next season.
“Old Faithful for 20 years,” -I do not suppose the Everton Football Club realise the injustice they are doing to a regular supporter like myself (stands 7s 6d and 5s). I have been a true Blue for a matter of twenty years, and I am certain I will not pay this fancy price to see the Cup-tie. Perhaps they do not want a supporter like myself all the year round, just Cup-tie fans. What these same Cup-tie fans do when the club faces a critical period you yourself have a good idea of. I do not wish to bear a grudge against the club, nor do I wish to appear a disgruntled old fossil, but one thing I do admire and uphold is fair play. I would also, if UI were a “bob supporter,” speak up for covered accommodation in these places. One can stand being crushed, but paying the bob and getting drenched is no joke. “Ikey;” It seems as if it is a case of Grab, Grab, Grabhaul, Unlimited, and not Everton F.C., Limited. I seem to remember just after the war a great Statesman saying “Make them pay,” and believe me, we are still paying.
NOT FOR THE REGULARS
“Faithful Blue”: I (and possibly many more) begin to think that Goodison is not for the regulars but for those who can or may be there. We all know that grand football has always been the order of the day at Goodison and Anfield, but after 40 years of watching the club I did not expect to see such terrible prices for something that has yet to come (but not for me). I fail to see, knowing that the club is not wanting in finance, why such prices should be imposed on regular patrons.
“Sportsman” : I think it is an imposition to make the cheapest seat in the stands 5s. I could understand it perhaps if the club were in very low water financially, but that not being so, and having had some very fine pickings from the Cup rounds up to date, I consider their attitude in this matter very unfair and unsportsmanlike to their very many loyal supporters.
“Disgusted” ; The prices were already high enough at 2s 6d, 3s 6d, and 5s, and the action of the directors in increasing these to 100 per cent, over ordinary League prices is wholly indefensible and not at all in keeping with the spirit of the spots. It also shows that the directors seem to have no consideration whatever for those who have loyally supposed the club through bad times and good (I have 40 years’ service in) but seize any opportunity to squeeze them to the utmost. No doubt you will have hundreds of protests on this subject, and maybe public opinion will induce the directors to alter their plans.
“Much Want More,” -I suppose their profit up to the present time out of Cup-tie matches is approximately £8,000, and another home match. The standing accommodation is advertised as 55,000, leaving about 10,000 stand seats, the prices of which have been made almost impossible for the club’s regular supporter. But the club have been a bit wary as regards the 1s and 1s 6d spectator, knowing, of course, these are the supporters who could give the club a nasty knock of the prices are interfered with, whilst the stand supporters cannot make an extraordinary difference.
A VERY STEEP RISE
“Oh, so Blue,” -Five shillings lowest for a seat is nothing short of a scandal. How do the club expect thick and thin supporters to pay these prices. To complete the ramp I seriously suggest that the price of admission to the ground, usually 1s, be raised to 2s 6d, and entry then only allowed of wearing spats and bowlers, so as not to clash with the well-dressed elite who will be occupying the seats, the majority of whom would not brother to attend a League match, but when something special comes along, can, by the liberal use of £.s.d., oust the ordinary supporter, whose purse won’t go that far, the feelings of regular supporters are outraged by this ticket ramp, and all the attempted explanations won’t remove the feeling that the only thing that matters is £,s.d., not the sport.
“Blue Glasses” (who has been for many years a supporter of Everton and who has recollections back to the days of Daddy Holt).- One can only view what I may term a very steep rise in price as a means of extract a little more from an over-ardent sport-loving public. Such can only reflect to the disadvantage of many spectators, who many have very long memories, and when one realises that football is a sport (admittedly needing financial support) it must be felt by many that there are some things which are not done.

EVERTON IN LONDON
Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, February 20, 1935
CHELSEA GET GIFT GOAL
WINTRY CONDITIONS
GELDARD GAINS APPLAUSE FROM SPECTATORS
By Bee
Everton were greeted, at Chelsea, by wintry conditions, heavy rain, and three of their staunchest supporters; Alderman Logan, M.P., Mr. J.J. Cleary, M.P., the newly-elected Wavertree member, and “Uni” Tom Jones. I hear that Bradford Park-avenue have applied for election to the Central League. Mr. Cuff, the Everton chairman, expressed the hope that to-day’s game at Stamford Bridge would produce Everton’s first away win of the year. The referee was Mr. E. Pinckston, of Birmingham. Cresswell deputised for Cook, and Mercer for Britton, the recognised first team men being rested. Everton were in white jerseys and black knickers. Chelsea won the toss and, unlike Bocking, of Stockport, took advantage of the wind. The ball was hard to control, but Everton should have been one up in a minute. Following a good length punt by Cresswell, Geldard slipped over an out-thrust leg, and referee Pinckston wisely allowed the player to go on. Geldard pretended to make a centre, instead of which he pulled the ball back for Cunliffe, whose shot from easy distance went to the heavens.
BEAUTY OF A CATCH
Then came smart work by Cresswell and Miller, and a beautiful leap and catch by Sagar. The goalkeeper was very solidly charged by a Chelsea forward and on the slippery turf was flung some yards. Fortunately, he had come out of his goal so there was no repetition of the England and Scotland goal on the same ground. A full-length centre by Geldard would have surprised the goalkeeper if Coulter’s uncommon intervention had been completed in the way the Irishman desired. Gee shot outside, and Barber headed badly, Dean being just too late to get possession. Stevenson was the model schemer, and racing across to inside right, was near to heading a goal from Geldard’s centre. Mercer’s hooks and punts started the Londoners, whose side had not shown the finesse and skill of Everton. Indeed, Chelsea were playing a kick-and-run game. Yet Barraclough was credited with a “gift” goal for Chelsea in twenty-three minutes. Geldard made a left foot centre, which Jackson seemed to anticipate. Bambrick got the rebound and got away, Sagar seizing the pick-up securely. Mercer beat two men on the right through sheer force of leg and body, and Cunliffe received the ball from him, making a useful shot even if the ball passed just outside Jackson’s lair.
COULTER ROAMED
Jackson, by the way, is the goalkeeper Everton thought of signing at the beginning of the season. Coulter knows no set position, and when Dean, with his back to goal, headed over the head, Coulter was found in front of goal ready for a pot at goal. Geldard did as he pleased with McAulay, and his pace and footwork gained him applause. After a stoppage for an accident to Craig, Coulter put a corner kick in with a nice hang on the ball. Cunliffe got his head to it, and Jackson anticipated the ball would pass over the bar. Actually the crossbar saved Chelsea. Chelsea now made their best moves of the match, and Mercer had to cross over to make a very urgent tackle. Sagar made a magnificent save a minute later from the hottest shot of the match-from Bambrick. Thomson and Cresswell became forwards, and Geldard once more pulled the ball for the purpose of presenting Cunliffe with a shot. Cunliffe, however, was not on the target. Thomson was a sheer delight, and Geldard was just as impressive, Spence was prevented from taking a goal by a well-judged leap and tip-over by Sagar.
ANOTHER INUUSTICE
Sagar came to the fore with a crisp clearance from Barraclough, and Cresswell timed his intervention on Bambrick at the right second. The corner arising from the last incident was headed through by Argue two minutes from left time. This was only enlarging Everton’s misfortune, because they had been the better side. Half-time; Chelsea 2, Everton 0
After Cresswell had cleverly saved a pinning centre he delayed his clearance and nearly cost his side a goal. Cunliffe limped badly through a very bad knock on the leg. The best save of the match was by Sagar from Gibson.

CHELSEA 3 EVERTON 0
February 21 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury. Everton Players Injured.
Sagar to Undergo X-Ray.
Chelsea Win at Stamford Bridge.
By “Bee.”
Everton fell in every way at Chelsea's ground yesterday. First through a compensation clause that makes them “average” the ordinary Chelsea gate –the weather was so bad that instead of the customary 40,000 they had no more than 25000 –then a 3 goals' deficit without reply was another blow, and finally some of the players were damaged in course of play, notably Sagar Cunliffe, and Thomson. Sagar's was the worst case. He sustained a damaged shoulder and is to undergo an X-ray examination today.
How Goalkeeper was Hurt.
Sagar came out of his goal to take a hefty charge, set himself, and got the worst of it and lay outside his goal while play went on for fully a minute a goal being scored. Sagar continued, but it was plain he was badly hurt, and he had to punch out shots; he dare not catch any further shots, and it is not his custom to punch out a straight and a low ball as he did in the last 15 minutes of play. It was an unfortunate day for the goalkeeper in other ways, because he was only able to just finger an instead pass-back by Mercer, who to all intents and purpose put through his own goal when sagar slipped up in the act of moving forward to take the simple pass back, but I believe the goal goes to Barraclough. After that Sagar was excellent and Everton facing a strong wind, had so much of the early play that there should have been no doubt about the verdict. The simpler the chance the more certain they failed to deliver the ball correctly. Their marksmanship on the whole was poor, and therein lay their failure. Had Cunliffe taken two chances early on after Geldard had done the spade work, there must have been a good lead, and Chelsea's form from first to last was sufficient to show that an early reverse would have shattered them in their present nervous state.
Field day For Geldard.
After the interval Everton took command, and much of their close work of fine quality. London spectators were not slow to appreciate the value of Thomson'' fine judgement and cool distribution. Stevenson's scheming and gee's endeavour to show his forwards how to get goals. Best of all Geldard had a field day against McAulay and his pace and pleasure continued to the end of the day, but not a goal came albeit Geldard hit the upright and Cunliffe struck the crossbar, the only time Jackson was seriously faulted. Everton had the whole of the second half to themselves without making Chelsea pay for their slip-shod defensive tactics. It mattered not what margin came against Everton's defence because Everton could not get one goal. Actually Argue headed into the net from a corner and Bambrick also scored. But Chelsea need not expect to escape from other teams in a similar way and get a three-decker marginal note in their favour. Everton were so complacent at times that onlookers ma have thought they had no interest in the league or the bonus, but they are playing in that confident and cool manner these days and may easily be misjudged in such a mood. Actually they gave pleasure without being at all satisfactory in front of goal. Honours go to the men named, and Mercer, acting for the resting Britton, and Cresswell, brought in for Cook, came out of the match with credit, young Jackson playing another bright game. However, at half-back Thomson and Gee took main honours with Coulter the most dangerous forward through his inclination to travel into far-off parts and become centre or a right winger if the need was there. Cunliffe got a severe blow to the leg, and on the other side Craig, who held a watching brief on Dean, was the cause of one or two stoppages. Referee Pinckston was in charge, and some may have wondered whether he was justified in letting play continue for a minute when Sagar lay injured and impossible to offer resistance to the goal-getter. The rule is explicit. The referee has certain powers and the official in charge used his discretion and allowed play to continue. And there can be no argument about it. Once more Everton had failed to win away from home –they have not raised a winning flag in their journeys for 12 months. Teams: - Everton: - Sagar, goal; Jackson and Cresswell, backs; Mercer, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean (captain) Stevenson and Coulter, forwards. Chelsea: - Jackson, goal; Barber, and McAuley, backs; Allum, Craig and Miller half-backs; Spence, Argue, Bambrick, Gibson and Barraclough, forwards. Referee Mr. E. Pinckston, of Birmingham.

EVERTON BEATEN BY THE “RUN OF THE PLAY”
Liverpool Echo-Thursday, February 21, 1935
Bee’s Notes, The Hive
Everton have but to win one more Cup-tie to be forced to play away in the Cup series-the semi-final stage. That being so, the continued failure away from home- lasting 13 months-must become a little disconcerting. At home they have been a joy; away from home there is an absence of string and resolution, and in front of goal at Chelsea’s ground they were most lax. This game should have been won”by the superior side” in the first 20 minutes. It went the other way by a three goals margin. And the worst feature was the knocking about some of the players got-not that Chelsea are blamed for this. It was just the run of play and the luck of the game. Sagar’s case was the worst. He was very sore, And a doctor handled him after the game but could not decide to what extent he had been damaged. An X-ray view must be taken. Cunliffe got a severe knock on the leg, and Thomson was also limping. Chelsea were a limp team, and Everton’s stylish play, with anything like ordinary home-tie shooting, would have broken this away record in quick time. As it was, there were far too many shots of little sting just outside the posts. Jackson had his bit of luck; twice the bar saved him; once from Cunliffe and once from Geldard, but it appeared the visiting team had little thought of the necessity of the moment when the shooting region had been reached. The first goal was “a gift” that could happen to any goalkeeper who slipped up in the mud to a pass back; the second was a sloppy sort of thing; the third was taken when Sagar had been lying outside his goal for a full minute. Not that one can say anything else of the goals; they counted, and Everton could get none of any sort. Referee Pinckston may have been considered unwise not to stop play when Sagar dropped heavily from his shoulder charge. But the referee’s instructions are there for everyone to read. Actually in a game at Blackburn recently, one goalkeeper feigned a severe injury, and then “came to life” with an electric shock such as one might get from contact with wireless wires. How can wires be wiresless? Ask me another!
IN THE VISITING LIST
Do not let us blame the referee; he had to make up his mind, and his was the only forethought that counted. One must pay tribute to Coulter for his contact with play; again he found time to go across the field to inside right and centre forward, and Gee and Thomson were very clever and consistent, Gee bringing into his game a number of definite shooting efforts without much fortune. Of the attacking line, however, nothing equalled the grace and speed of Geldard, who “floated” beyond that rugged back. McAuley, with the ease of the man on the flying trapeze. Cresswell acted for the resting Cook, and Mercer for Britton, and both did their part well, while Sagar’s save late on, when he was unable to do more than punch out low shots- not his style of “fielding” a ball -got =him well-deserved applause from a sporting crowd, which touched about 25,000 instead of the customary 40,000, so that Everton will have to pay compensation for this postponed League game. At the ground it was good to meet alderman Logan, M.P., Mr. Cleary, M.P. (who paid high tribute to the fairness of the Liverpool Post), and on the way back we picked up further notable sports people in Lord Derby and his bonny grandchild, Sir Thomas White, Mr. Moon, and Neil Tarleton (who tells me his hand is getting better-he had been up to Town to fix some fistic business). It is not an official’s statement that follows, but it is a line to the view of the Everton officials regarding the complaints about the minimum ticket charge of 5s. It is this;-
“Some will complain, but while some complain the club have an over-whelming number of supporters anxious to pay the price for those seats.”
THE OTHER VIEW
W.L.C says;- Your sense of justice will, I am sure, prevail upon you to give publicity to other sides of the question of the increases in prices of tickets for the next Everton Cup-tie. The people who, above all, need consideration are those who pay their shilling regularly to see Everton play. There is, I understand, no intention of any increase in that price of admission. The 3d 6d patron who objects, or cannot afford to pay more will be none the worse for joining his poorer brethren for one afternoon. The experience will do him good. Actually you will find amongst those who protest against any increases in the prices of seats many who, had the match been fixed for London or Bolton, would have followed their team to either place regardless of expense. Everton, as applies to other clubs of the kind, must take money as and when possible. For Arsenal have set the fashion of building up a team on a long purse, and if the followers of Everton wish their team to continue in the fore-front it is essential that, under present conditions, a big cash reserve be built up. The value of a seat is obviously determined by the importance of the match on view. The Everton directors, therefore, are quite justified in what they have done.

BRADSHAW IN EVERTON GOAL.
February 22 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
An Everton team without Sagar seems strange, for he has been really absent since Everton's return to the Senior Division after a season in the Second Division. Sagar's injured shoulder, however will keep him out of the team tomorrow to meet Aston Villa at Goodison Park I understand the injury is a slight dislocation of the collar-bone and it is expected he will be fit to play in the Cup-tie tomorrow week. Last season Sagar played in forty League matches, the season before he did not miss a League game while in 1931-32 he was only marked absence on one occasion, and up to now has taken part in all games this season.
Bradshaw's Debut.
Everton have an able deputy in Bradshaw, and the former New Brighton goalkeeper, who earned a high reputation when a member of the Rake-lane club, will make his debut for the senior side tomorrow. It will be an excellent opportunity for Bradshaw to show his worth, as there are able marksmen in the Villa ranks. He has been doing well in the Central League side. Cunliffe was also hurt at Chelsea, and he stands, down, Dunn coming in as partner to Geldard. Britton and Cook resume in place of Mercer and Cresswell, and the team will be Bradshaw; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Jones is having a run with the reserve team to visit Villa Park, the side being as follows; King; Cresswell, Jones; Mercer, Clark, Archer; Leyfield, White Dickinson, Hannan, Stein.
Old Rivals.
From post-war games with Aston Villa at Goodison Park, Everton have gained 17 points to the Villa's 10, the results (Everton's score first) having been 1-1, 1-1, 3-2, 2-1, 2-0 2-0, 1-1, 2-2, 3-2, 0-1, 3-4; 4-2, 3-3, and 2-2. In all the clubs have met at the Park under First Division auspices on forty-occasions, as a result of which Everton have 20 victories to their credit, the Villa 10 while the remaining games have been drawn. Although the Villa have not been a power this season they usually play good football at Everton.

FAMOUS VILLA ELEVEN SQUARING UP TOT HEIR TRANSFER STANDARDS
Liverpool Echo-Friday, February 22, 1935
Bee’s Notes, The Hive
The senior matches need no bush-when the Cup going is so entrancing. In fact, when Evertonians get their Cup hats out they look upon League fare as merely an intervening station towards the final stop, namely Wembley. That would be all right to-morrow if it were not for the remembrance of the team visiting us. Aston Villa, the only Villa in League football, recently named as built by the jerry builder, but in the last month the side has regained its lost glory, and to do so has brought in Ronnie Dix, the man Everton sought long years back, with happy results for the hospitals because they got the money ordered to be paid by Bristol Rovers to the Everton club. To-day, Aston Villa are going stronger than for some time, and the appearance of their famous names- Gardner, Morton, Astley and company will be sufficient to make the Goodison game good. I do not forget how ably both sides played in the last match of last season. This will be a different kind of match because the Villa have got to make their position secure, and some of the starry members have still to justify their expensive transfer fees. Allen, of Portsmouth, ran into £11,000 worth of trouble by entering into a side just at the moment it had fallen from grace. However, they tell me that pivot is now playing extremely well, and the Villa are still very attractive in their well-known colours and style of play. Goodison devotees cannot afford to miss a home match these days in case an other riot of goals is registered. Hence the sure fact that tomorrow there will another massive crowd at Goodison Park. Everton; Bradshaw; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter.

MAY NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN
Bexhill-on-Sea Observer - Saturday 23 February 1935
Unique Incidents in Big Football
By Ted Sagar
The game of football is full of sensations and surprises of all sorts. Scarcely a Saturday goes by without we read or hear of some unique happening. Of a team doing something entirely unexpected and unthought of or a player performing feats the like of which nobody imagined him capable. In these circumstances perhaps it is treading on dangerous ground for me to say that certain things which have happened in the past will never happen agin. We are constantly being reminded that in this game, anything is possible. And is it not as true in football as in any other sphere that history has a knack of repeating itself.
EVERTON'S COALS GALORE SPELL
Take typical example connected with my own club. In the early days of the 1931-32 season. Everton accomplished succession home victories the like of which had probably never before been known in football. In successive matches at Goodison Park our goals for column showed these amusing figures—nine, eight, seven, nine, five and five. Forty-three goals in six matches. This feat was freely talked of a 9 one which would probahlv never repeated. No team would treat their supporters to such riot of goal-scoring did Ererton in that devastating run. Yet even this season history is coming near to repeating itsell. Seven successive games at Ooodison Park have produced forty-nine goals, which is only just under the total number notched in the 1931-33 season. One of the games which helped greatly to make this total was the replayed cuptie with Sunderland, when we came out victorious sis goals to four. That game was certainly the most amazing in which 1 .hare ever taken part. The ecore the end of ninety minutes was three each. It very seldom that when an extra half-hour has to played more than one goal is scored. Both sets of players are usually getting too exhausted and legweary to keep a sustained attack. But in our game with Sunderland there were four goals scored during this extra period. I have since made inquiries, but have been unable to find anyone to quote an instance of the same sort of happening in a cup-tie between First Division sides.
Sam Chedgzoy’s Startler
Although the odds against such things as these I have mentioned occuring again are big, it would be going too far to say that they will never happen again. There are some things, however, about which we can be certain. Alterations in the rules of the game have rendered the repitition of certain past events impossible. As an example, stalwart followers of the Everton club recall the doings of Sam Chedgzoy the famous winger of the club. Sam had read the rules very carefully and during a match against Arsenal at Goodison Park in 1924 he startled everybody with a new method of taking corners kicks. Instead of swinging the ball into the goalmouth according to the custom. he commenced to dribble it into the middle, and take a shot at goal himself. The referee didn't stop him either, because he knew that Chedgzoy was within his rights. That method of taking corner kicks won't be repeated, because the football legislators lost no time in remedying an oversight when the rule was drafted. No touching the ball twice from a corner kick nowadays.
One Shoe Off, The Other Shoew On
The story is also told of a thing done by the great full-back "Dicky" Downs. I beleieve it was in a cup final, when Downs was playing for Barnsley, that he was hurt and was taken over the touch-line for attention. The injury affected his ankle, and the trainer removed a boot in order to get at the root of the trouble. Suddenly the opposition made a dangerous looking raid upon the Barnsley goal, and they looked likely to score. The full back left his place behind the goal-line with one boot in its proper place, and the other in his hands. His action saved the situation. It would not be allowed today. The rules now say that an injured player must not return to the field of play until the ball is dead and the referee gives the signal. An expieriment in which I have always been very interested, but which I am not able to employ, is one which Farquaharson, Cardiff City's goalkeeper, tried out successfully. In a cup-tie with Chelsea, a Cardiff player was penalised in the penalty area and Andy wilson, one of the surest of spot kickers, got ready to bang the ball home. Instead of standing on the goalline to try to parry the shot, Farqubarson stood well behind with his back against the net. As Wilson dashed forward and saved. That "Dodge" can never be tried again because the law-makers made it impossible for the goalkeeper to stand on the line. I fancy Farquharson was at least partly responsible for the alteration in the rules.
Almost Beyond Belief
How about this for a unique event - a player scoring a goal following the kick off from the centre of the field without either a colleague or opponent touching the ball. On the face of it such a feat seems impossible, but I have been told that it actually happened.
Bury were playing Sheffield Wednesday years back. Harry Millar kicked off for Bury ad booted the ball hard up the field. He chased it at full speed and got to the edge of the penalty area just as it dropped to the ground. As he went for the ball he was unfairly tackled and the referee gave a penalty kick to Bury. Millar took the kick and scored, so that he actually got a goal without another player touching the ball. In these days there are plenty of footballers with a reputation, fully justified for playing well in any positian "Old-timer" who is numbered among my friends, never alludes to this football side line without mentioning the record of J. W. Crabtree, who used to play for Aston Villa. This fellow, so understand, was so adaptable that he gained International caps for England while playing in five different positions on the field, all the three half-back places, and also right and left full back. Our modern Bastins have obviously nothing on this player of former days. Indeed such a record may never be equally. And so we could go on telling of weird and wonderful football events, each illustrarting that truth is stranger than fiction. And waiting just around the corner, again were, may be unique happenings of which we don't even dream at the moment. Football is like that.

BRADSHAW'S CHANCE AT EVERTON.
February 23, 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury.
By John Peel.
Locally Aston Villa provide the attraction at Goodison Park, where Everton take the field without Sagar for whom Bradshaw, the former New Brighton goalkeeper is to deputise, Aston Villa are always popular visitors and spectacular duels between the sides are spirited over league and Cup history. Thus Aston Villa these days have not lived up to the high traditions of seasons ago, but at their best the team is still a force to be reckoned with. So far this season the Midland club have not been able to strike the right blend, though they have some good performances to their credit. Everton, though below full strength have a good team out, and I expect Dean and his colleagues to maintain their good performances at home. In addition to Sagar, Cunliffe was hurt at Chelsea on Wednesday, and Dunn once more enters the first team. The kick off is at 3.15 and the teams are:- Bradshaw; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Aston Villa: -Morton; Beeson, Blair; Gardiner, Allen, Kingdom; Rpughton, Beresford, Astley, Dix, Cunliffe.

IY MAY NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN.
February 23, 1935. Evening Express Football Edition.
Nine-Day-Wonder Feats on the Football Field.
By Ted Sagar Everton Famous Goalkeeper.
The game of football is full of sensations and suprises of all sorts. Scarcely a Saturday goes by without we read or hear of some unique happening. Of a team doing something entirely unexpected and unthough of or a player performing feats the like of which nobody imagined him capable. In these circumstances perhaps it is treading on dangerous ground for me to say that certain things which have happened in the past will never happen again. We are constantly being reminded that, in this game, anything is possible. And is it not as true in football as in any other sphere that history has a knack of repeating itself. Take a typical example connected with my own club. In the early days of the 1931-32 season Everton accomplished a succession of home victories the like of which had probably never before been known in football. In successive matches at Goodison Park our goals for column showed these amazing figures; Nine, Eight, Steven, Nine, Five and Five. Forty-three goals in six matches. This feat was freely talked of as one, which would probably never be repeated. No team would ever treat their supporters to such a riot of goal scoring as did Everton in that devastating run. Yet even this season history is coming near to repeating itself; Seven successive games at Goodison Park have produced forty-nine goals, which is only just under the total number notched in the 1931-32 season. One of the games which helped greatly to make this total was the replay Cup tie with Sunderland, when we won victorious by six goals to four. That game was certainly the most amazing in which I have ever taken part. The score at the end of 90 minutes was three each. It is seldom that when in extra half hour has to be played more than one goal is scored. Both sets of players are usually getting too exhausted and the weary to keep up a sustained attack. But in our game with Sunderland their were four goals scored during this period. I have since made inquires but have been unable to find anyone to get any instance of the same sort of happening in a Cup-tie between First division teams.
Sam Chedgzoy's Startler.
Although the odds against such things as these I have mentioned occurring again ate big, it would be going too far to say that they will never happen again. There are somethings however about which we can be certain. Alterations in the rule of the game have rendered the repetition of certain past events impossible. As an example stalwart followers of the Everton club recall the doings of Sam Chedgzoy, the former winger at the club. Sam had read the rules carefully, and during a match against arsenal at Goodison Park in 1921, he starfied everyone with a new method of taking corner kicks. Instead of swinging the ball into the goalmouth according to the custom he began to dribble it into the middle and take the shot at goal himself.

THE STAR OF STAR LEFT WINGERS.
February 23, 1935. Evening Express, Football Edition.
Who is the star of stars among outside lefts of the present time? On his form of the last few months Coulter, of Everton, cannot be rated second to any of the outstanding men occupying similar positions in their different teams as a combination of footballer and match-winners. Londers, with their Arsenal and Tottenham idols Cliff Bastin, and Willie Evans will be loth to concede the palm to the young Irishman; so too, may Sunderland fans with their Jimmy Connor ever before them and Derby's people with Duncan after the England-Ireland match at Goodison this month several Irish men expressed their thankfulness that Coulter hand “landed” with a club like Everton. Coulter's three goals in the Cup-tie with Sunderland and his brace against Derby –particularly that extraordinary intuitive effort from Sagar's clearance have tended to keep him right in the lime light.

FAMOUS SOCCER CLUBS –BOLTON WANDERERS
February 23, 1935. Evening Express, Football Edition.
How Bolton Became The Wanderers.
Cup-Winning Club That Started on Penny Subscriptions
By a Special Correspondent.
Bolton Wanderers are renowned Cup-Fighters. They were the first club to win the trophy at Wembley and they have more victories to their credit at the Stadium than any other side. On that first successful Cup final team in 1923, only Alex Finney remains. Three members of the forward line have become managers of League clubs, Joe Smith is in charge at Reading and among his players there is Billy Butler who was in all three Bolton's Cup triumphs. Ted Vizard holds the reins at Swindon and David Jack, who was the first footballer to score a Cup-Final goal at Wembley, is manager of Southend United. Will Jennings the Welsh international left half was appointed coach to Cardiff City just before the present season started. Bolton Wanderers are one of the oldest clubs in the country. Their origin can be traced back to 1872 when a friendly game of Soccer was played by a party of young fellows who were the guest of Mr. Kay of Turton Hall. One of Mr. Kay's friends was Mr. Thomas Ogden, a Sunday school master at Christ Church, Bolton. He was so struck with soccer, then in its infancy, that he introduced it to his scholars. The boys took to it readily, and by 1874, a club was in operation. The subscription was one penny a week. The fact that soccer was almost unknown meant difficulty in obtaining a regular fixture list. Something in order to get a match at all the lads had to agree to play one half of it under the better-known rugby rules.
Title “A Joke”!
In 1877 the vicar raised an objection to meetings being held in the Sunday School rooms unless he was present and this resulted in a break. The footballers severed their connection with Christ Church and eventually made an hotel their headquarters. They tried so many different places before they settled here that they now felt justified in calling themselves Bolton Wanderers. The title was a joke at first but it has been retained. About a year later Mr. Peter Parkinson became associated with the club and determined from the start to bring them to the front. He was the means of introducing several fine Scottish footballers to the team. There was no stopping professionalism and it was legalized in 1885 as the result of the action taken by Bolton and Preston North End. In 1887 the late Mr. J. J. Bentley was prevailed upon to review an earlier association with the club and this change things. Mr. Bentley was a remarkable man. He began in a railway good depot, forsook the work for accountancy, became a newspaper editor, was President of the Football League, and a Vice President of the Football Association. The football league was formed in 1888 and Bolton were one of the 12 original members. Since then they have had their share of up and downs; and their present experience of Second Division football is by no means the best.
Mud-Heap To Rubbish-Tip!
They made their initial appearance in the Cup Final in 1891. Their opponents were Notts County, and most people thought the match was a “grit” for the Lancashire lads. A heavy injured list delayed the solution of the team until the last moment, and the side was all at sixes and sevens when it took the field. Notts won 4-1 and thus became the first Second Division club to carry home the Cup. Bolton's goalkeeper in that match was J. W. Sutcliffe, who held the unusual distinction of assisting England at both soccer and Rugby. Until 1895, the Wanderers had been playing at Pike lane a ground more often than not a mud heap. In that year they moved to the present headquarters at Burnden Park, an area originally a rubbish tip. Starting with a small stand to hold 500, they made it into one of the most constructious enclosures in football and their record attendance to date is 69,912. This enormous crowd assembled for the visit of Manchester City in the Cup competition of 1932-33. There is always a big crowd for Manchester City's visit. The two clubs have a long standing rivalry, which can be traced to Bolton's second appearance in the Cup Final in 1904. In that match the City beat them by a goal to none a goal which was disputed by followers of the club for a long time. It can be said, without any exaggeration, that it was still in the minds of many when the two clubs met again in the Final, and that was 22 years later. Honours was satisfied at that meeting for Bolton were the victors by precisely the same score. It was the second of their Wembley triumphs.
When Wembley Opened.
The first was against West Ham in 1923 that memorable opening of the Wembley Stadium when at least 200,000 people tried to pack themselves into a space that only held half that amount. They third was in 1929, when Portsmouth were defeated.

ASTON VILLA MAINTAIN THEIR RECORD
Sports Argus-Saturday 23 February 1935
POINT AT EVERTON
EVERTON 2, ASTON VILLA 2
Aston Villa had a difficult task on hand to-day to retain their unbeaten League record of 1935. They were at Goodison Park facing Everton, who have lost only one game at home this season. In the corresponding match last season Villa drew two each, and they were hopeful of repeating that performance. While the Villa were at full strength, Everton made several changes from the side defeated by Chelsea. Sagar, their regular goalkeeper, who had not missed a match this season, was injured on Wednesday, and so was Cunliffe the inside-right. Bradshaw, formerly of New Brighton, therefore made his League debut in goal, while Dunn, Britton and Cook returned to the attack. Everton; Bradshaw; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Aston Villa; Morton; Beeson, Blair; Gardner, Allen, Kingdon; Houghton, Beresford, Astley, Dix, Cunliffe. Referee; Mr. F.W. Wort (Nottingham, Kent). The party on the excursion train from Birmingham included round about 100 members of the Aston Villa Shareholders’ Association. Conditions were good, although the ground seemed to be on the soft side. Allen won the toss for the Villa, and the game opened before 30,000 spectators. Villa’s goal was in danger in the first minute, Blair heading away from under the bar when Stevenson shot. On the rebound Morton fisted away from Dean. Everton maintained the pressure for a few minutes during which period Geldard netted, but this was disallowed for offside. Before the play was transferred to the other end by a long pass by Kingdon Coulter forced Morton to concede a corner. Houghton and Dix then came into the picture, and the latter made headway from a long pass by Allen, but Bradshaw came out and took the ball from the Villa man’s toe.
ESCAPE FOR EVERTON
Cunliffe and dix got away and the Everton goal had a narrow escape when Cunliffe put the ball across. Bradshaw came out, but following a scrimmage Cook kicked clear. Villa were now having more of the play. Astley and Houghton figured prominently in one movement in which Dix’s low shot was luckily stopped by Jackson. The Everton halves, however, dominated the play in midfield, and the exchanges still favoured them. Dix was twice in the limelight again and after being pulled up for off-side when he was almost through, Bradshaw was extremely lucky to save a fast-running shot from him, and in doing so he gave away a free kick, apparently for carrying. But this free kick Cunliffe put just over the bar. Jackson and Cook nullified several promising Villa raids. Dean went close to giving Everton the lead.
MORTON KEPT BUSY
Showing good combination and shooting at every opportunity, Everton were the more dangerous in attack, and Morton was called upon to save an awkward oblique shot from Geldard. Beeson and Allen worked untiringly, while Blair was busy assisting Kingdon. When Villa next pressed, Kingdon tried a fast drive and the ball struck Jackson with such force that he had to receive the attention of the trainer. The exchanges became more exciting, and from Houghton’s centre Beresford’s header struck the outer side of the post. After 37 minutes STEVENSON gave Everton the lead following a centre by Coulter. Morton, who failed to held the ball,. Fell as he fielded it, and Stevenson turned it into the goal. Villa quickly retaliated and Beresford appeared to have a good chance but shot tamely.
THE EQUALISER
A minute from the interval Astley equalised, heading in neatly from a long pass by Gardner. Geldard was injured in a collision with Allen but recovered. Villa were lucky to be on level terms at the interval.
Half-time; Everton 1, Aston Villa 1.
The resumption found Everton in a determined mood, good work by Dunn and Stevenson providing a scrimmage in Villa’s goalmouth. When Villa got away they were dangerous, however, and Houghton forced Bradshaw to concede a fruitless corner. On the other wing Cunliffe made a fine effort. He finished it with a well-placed centre which found ASTLEY unmarked, and the centre-forward promptly drove the ball in well out of Bradshaw’s reach. This goal came after 52 minutes and gave Villa a lead they hardly deserved.
GOOD JUDGEMENT
Everton returned to the attack and Villa had Morton’s judgement to thank that a couple of free-kicks were not improved upon. It was Beeson who transferred play for Houghton and Cunliffe to make progress in quick succession, but the forwards found Bradshaw safe. Villa were now holding their own, and Bradshaw was called upon by Astley and Cunliffe. Excitement grew intense for twice Morton came to the rescue, whilst at the other end Bradshaw conceded a corner in stopping a strong shot from Astley. Everton gave the Villa defence a gruelling time, however. After 74 minutes DEAN equalised from Geldard’s centre. Result; Everton 2, Aston Villa 2.

ANOTHER STAR GAME
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, February 23, 1935
GRAND KEEPING BY THE VILLA
DEAN’S EQUASLISER
ASTLEY PROVES THE DANGER MAN
By Bee
Everton; Bradshaw; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Aston Villa; Morton; Beeson, Blair; Gardner, Allen, Kingdon; Houghton, Beresford, Astley, Dix, Cunliffe. Referee; Mr. Wort, Nottingham. Aston Villa sent about 200 of their shareholders to the game at Goodison Park. Weather fine, conditions perfect, Dunn acting for Cunliffe, who is quite fit for the Cup-tie next Saturday, and Bradshaw playing in place of Sagar (damaged), also fit for next Saturday. In the crowd I noticed an old college chum, Howard Spencer, formerly captain of the Villa side, and nowadays a director. Allen the Villa captain, won the toss, and Everton were set to kick towards the Aintree end. Dean began with the recognised attacking trap by heading the ball far to the left, where Tom Gardner made his first header. Afterwards Gardner stabbed Thomson, and from that the Everton left began their pretty and always effective juggling combination. Everton were revelling in their battle against old-time favourites, and a centre by Coulter was full of promise, while Dunn gave Geldard his chance, and Morton did not see the ball enter the net, and probably few people on the ground heard the referee’s whistle had gone for offside. Cook was magnificent in his length and strength, and Coulter continued to make the Aston visitors think of Templeton the second. Not only does the Irishman finesse and make a defence look futile, but when he elects to shoot he produces a banger. Coulter’s right foot drive sped towards the top of the bar, and Morton, in saving, pithed himself to the ground, but the ball was, by then, spinning over the bar. Lively Eric Houghton surprised Tom Cook on the by-line, but Thomson was there to end the process. The Villa came to the attack again, and Dix was inches late in a race forward against Bradshaw. Now came an extraordinary set of incidents. The referee missed a foul on the Villa left and a possible penalty kick against Allen on Geldard.
NARROW ESCAPE
From these incidents arose the main attack by the Villa in which their left wing seemed as if they could not miss scoring. The ball cannoned against a defender, dragged towards the empty goal, and Cook and Jackson running up, kicked it clear and thereby ruined Villa’s easiest chance of the lead. A corner followed, and it was difficult to estimate what caused the referee to give a free kick to Everton a yard from the goal, because it seemed as if Bradshaw had been beaten by the corner kick, the ball striking the upright. The Villa were entirely out of luck when Astley and Dix made a possible goal, and it was nothing but the good fortune of Cook getting in the way of Dix’s strong shot which saved Everton’s goal. Bradshaw made his first save of note when he stopped dix getting a good goal. The referee brothered the crowd by giving a free kick against Bradshaw for supposed running out. A free kick from which a goal cannot be scored, yet Cunliffe centred wide. Gee and the referee had a tete-a-tete, the referee doing some talking with his digits.
JACK HURST
Jackson’s tackling stopped Astley, and the referee gave a collection of verdicts that bewildered-players and spectators. Beeson dived to head away Dunn’s shot, and Jackson, rushing in to stop Kingdon’s terrific shot from half back, injured his leg, and the hot game was temporarily checked. Jackson had to go off with a damaged right ankle. Beresford was unlucky with a spinning header from a Houghton centre, Jackson returned in two minutes, limping but able to make strong play and find touch. The referee spoke to Coulter about his tactics, and Coulter proceeded to become the dominant member in the next moments of play. There was a touch of shot by the Irishman, and finally there was a gift for Dean or Stevenson close on the goal-line. Stevenson being the last man to touch the ball to register a goal at 37 minutes. In less than a minute Dean squared the ball to make Coulter a gift chance, and the winger moving in, merely dragged his shot against the goalkeeper’s body. This was costly because a minute from half-time Astley gracefully headed Tom Gardner’s swing centre beyond Bradshaw, a trinity made goal. Geldard went off damaged through Allen’s tackling. Half-time; Everton 1, Aston Villa 1
The second half was full of football meat, the only jarring note being the reception accorded the referee from all sides of the ground. Dunn was near in the first minute, and Morton, although slipping to a save from Stevenson, fingered the ball, and thus prevented Dunn converting the claim. Gee’s enterprise was inspiring, and Dean was prominent with headers when Everton were definitely on top. However, after Morton had very cleverly caught a half the length of the field drive by Cook, Bradshaw turned a Houghton shot round the post-a great save; following which the Villa took a lead through a magnificent shot by Astley twenty-five yards from goal. Astley leaped in the air for joy as he registered his goal at the fifty-second minute, and the crowd applauded this masterly stroke. The game was now a battle, and after Gardner had thrown in from touch-line to goalmouth, and Cunliffe had committed a foul on Geldard, Morton became the hero with an astounding save on the goal-line from Stevenson, and when surrounded by players he escaped with the ball in his possession. Allen had a great innings in the second half. Dix worked a good opening and ruined it my a misjudged pass, and Dunn was very close with a header from one of Geldard’s many supreme centres. Bradshaw’s great save prevented Astley from getting a hat-trick, and Dix was a yard wide from a Gardner offering. Coulter broke all records by taking a throw-in on the right-hand corner of the field. This was another dramatic and rousing football match at Goodison Park.
DEAN GETS THROUGH
Dean collared the ball at an angle which seemed exceedingly impossible, but again the Villa’s defence prevailed. However, it broke down after Dean had failed to connect with a forward pass, and when later the ball was worked on the left the home captain found himself placed in such a position that he was not likely to miss this one, and he drove the ball into the net at seventy-five minutes amid a riot of applause. Geldard nearly made it three, and Dunn rubbed his head when the goalkeeper seemed to be out of place and his shot struck one of a number of defenders. The Everton half back line was magnificent. Five minutes from the end Gardner went off with a damaged leg.
Final Everton 2, Aston Villa 2.

VILLA RES V EVERTON RES
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, February 23, 1935
The opening stages were in favour of Villa. King saved well from Broome, Brocklebank and Gibson. Everton replied on the left, and Stein made a fast and tricky run before shooting against the upright. Clever play by Archer and Mercer, Everton’s wing halves, kept the home defence on the run. Villa were awarded a penalty after twenty minutes, King tipping Broicklebank’s shot over the bar for a corner. Everton pressed hard towards the interval. Half-time-Villa R 0, Everton R 0. 
In the second half Dickinson scored for Everton after 60 minutes and White 80 minute. Final; Aston Villa Reserves 0, Everton Reserves 2.

HAIL THE LCOALS!
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, February 23, 1935
EVERTON’S EIGHT-AND SOME MORE OFF THE DOOR
STEP-THE RISE OF GEORGE JACKSON
By A.H.D.
This is the age of locals-at least so far as Everton and Liverpool are concerned. “We have,” says “Bee,” to go back to the days of the Balmers and Crelly to find Everton offering so many First Division chances to local defenders. Yet, in all truth, such “Bee” lines might apply equally as well to the Everton club itself. I wonder if you have ever met that carping individual who talks something in this style; “These big soccer clubs are all the same,” he says. “They never give the local lads a chance.” And continue in this strain for some time, invariably concluding with “Give me the juniors any time-you get far better football.” Which, as Euclid so aptly puts it, is absurd. Personally, I never argue with this type of gentleman (I rather suspect he suffers from dyspepsia), but mutely point to Everton. Up at Goodison, you see, it is a case of “We are eight.” That is to say, eight young Liverpool and district men under the banner of professionalism are showing how “native-borns” can be far from neglected. Know who they are? First and foremost there’s the one-and-only Dean; there’s Jack Jones, of Bromborough; George Jackson, of Walton; Leyfield, from Neston; Mercer, Ellesmere Port; Bradshaw, Southport; Webster, West Derby; and Young Morris, from Birkenhead. If, however, you extend the Liverpool sphere a little further include Lancashire lads in Cunliffe, Gee and Tommy White. Next, add Higham, Bentham and Dickinson, and even then your list will not be complete. Finally, an admirable mixture of expert lads from the other quarters-et voila. What more could you ask? And as for amateurs-well, from week to week Hunter Hart has quite a number of locals under review in the “A” side. such is the Everton age of locals
THE ARRIVALS
Should you require a really striking example of this era, then George Jackson will fill the bill admirably. From where George was born to the Everton ground is only a few minutes’ brisk walk. He went to Arnot-street School, too, which, as you know, is at the other end of Goodison-road. He played for Walton Church -first in the C. of E. League then Zingari Alliance. Oh, yes, Walton is certainly in George’s blood! There was a day when a pal of the youthful Jackson suggested going up to Everton’s annual trial of amateurs. That was the beginning; never has he looked back since. He helped Marine to the final of the Amateur Cup; some say he himself put them there- I can well believe it. And so George arrived. A sensible and modest young fellow, too congratulate him, like I did, on his successful baptism to First Division football, and he will reply something like this; “Thanks-but it wasn’t I altogether, you know!” A fortunate young man in one respect, knowing not the meaning of “nerves.” One explanation of that is the wonderful team-spirit existing at Everton-a happy crowd of boys at all times. Another is being under the wise captaincy of Billy Dean. You will protest (and so did I); “But, consider! Only his second first-team game, and that against men like Hughie Gallacher and Duncan! Playing before 60,000 odd spectators and on top of that, last Saturday’s terrible weather! Surely..” the answer is simple; George was determined not to get flurried; determined to play his normal game. With what happy results, you know! I asked him; “What was most noticeable to you in these, your first games in first-class football?” “The wonderfully-accurate positional play,” he replied. It is astonishing how everybody links up one with the other; the covering-up and the well-judged passes, for instance. You seem to know instinctively where the other man is placed; know he is there.” “About this Derby County game..” I began. “A great game,” he exclaimed. “We were the better team I thought; though I must say I breathed a sigh of relief when Jack Coulter got that last goal!”
GALLACHER’S PAT
George, who since his tenderest years, has been an ardent Evertonian, rightly believes that, in his own words; “You could not find a better club to play for than Everton.” “Regarding the Cup, George?” I said, “Well, I think Everton have quite a good chance of a trip to Wembley-at least, I do sincerely hope so!” was the reply. What tickles me is the by-no-means remote possibility of George getting a F.A Cup medal while already in possession of an Amateur Cup Final medal! That would be unique. And if it comes to pass-well, once more we will be able to say, “Hail, the locals!”  not every super-centre forward pays tribute to a young and comparatively inexperienced full back. Hughie is a good sport. He patted George on the back after the game on Saturday, saying, “Well done, laddie! You did well!”

THE SALT OF THE SOCCER CROWD
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, February 23, 1935
By Bee
Lets join the ladies! Their presence has been most helpful to our sport; they moderate the immoderate tones of certain onlookers; they lend colour; they pitch their tent at a certain spot and will not be removed; they are always there. This lady, for instance, can be spotted behind the visiting directors’ place at Goodison Park any home game. Her name is Mrs. Lancaster, and she has followed Everton for twenty-seven years, and has a family gathering in which six brothers argue the game from every angle- you see three are Evertonians and three Liverpudians- and I take it “I am the scapegoat” in a sixsome such as that!” time was when Mrs. Lancaster was sent away from Sunday’s dinner table because she “argued with her brothers over incidents of the game the day previous.” She would sooner go to the match than a theatre, and this is proved by the fact she follows all home games -whether first, second, or A. team games. Everton has its Bryant and May. Thirty years ago I spoke to lady Lee as an Everton loyalist; later came a lady who will be remembered by the old folk as outstanding in the Bullen-road stand -her hubby, I believe, was connected with a Home Office school- and to-day, Everton have more ladylike influence than ever before; the women are splendid; they help to keep a crowd of men interested and level-headed.

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, February 23, 1935
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON 2 ASTON VILLA 2
February 25 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Everton Drop Home Point
Aston Villa's Clever Centre.
Crowd and the Referee
By “Bee,”
Everton and Aston Villa drew their League game 2-2. And it was great football. Football of a character worthy the two teams and their history. Perhaps it was well the game was left drawn, but the fortune of play fluctuated to such an extent that at one time Aston Villa were on top of their rivals and liable to equal Manchester City's record of registering an away win at Goodison Park. In the end Everton fought back with gallantry and resoluteness, and the issue was drawn through a footed goal by Dean. After the cause the urge for Everton's victory and the crowd hung on every attack, as did the Villa defence, Allen the captain being a power in these final efforts and he was ably backed up by Blair, Beeson, and the best of all, Morton the goalkeeper. It was Morton who made this draw possible for the Villa. His saves were not of the ordinary clear and catch principle; he had to withstand a bundling of players in his area, and he was on the ground often enough when he gathered the ball and came through with it.
Astley's Dash.
Astley, on the other hand, was dominating force of the Villa attack, and his two goals were sweetly taken. The first was a reply to Stevenson's easy goal at the thirty-seventh. Astley took a Gardner lob with fine judgement, and jerking his head sideways, he turned the ball just wide of Bradshaw's hands. The second goal to the Villa came in the second half when Astley taking a bow at a venture struck a remarkably fine shot and left Bradshaw helpless. The Everton goalkeeper was acting for Sagar, who had been damaged at Chelsea's ground in midweek, and two of his saves were of fine quality probably turning the game into a draw but the best shots of the match, from a half-back (Kingdom) struck Jackson and caused him to limp for the rest of the game; not that Jackson could be limp in any circumstances, his enthusiasm and Sharp tackling carrying him into the Villa's left flank with happy results to his side. Everton were the more certain in their raiders and had the more constructive half back line behind them; one would turn the Britton, Gee, Thomson trinity in superlative form, whereas the Villa half-backs were variable Kingdom best throughout, Allen best late on, and Gardner unable to keep the Irish couple, Stevenson and Coulter, in control, yet being responsible for the first goal. Astley scored.
Police Anticipate Scene.
So the ding-dong game continued its way with few interruptions, and much disgust from the 35000 spectators that referee Wort of Kent, should be so surprising in his verdicts. In the end Dean got a chance and scored the equalising goal, and from that point Everton laid on the Villa defence thick and heavy, but it was all of no avail, thanks chiefly to the bright Morton. And when the teams left the field the smiling referee, Mr. Wort left accompanied by a throw or two of some small stones. The police had anticipated the scene and formed a cordon round the exit, so that the referee was able to continue his walk to the end –and smile!
A Fine Side.
This could not have been Villa's regular form this season, otherwise they would have been nearer the top than the bottom. They were not a collectively brilliant crowd, but individually they had much art and some of the moves of Dix and Beresford were of prime order. Early in the first half the shooting was luckless and when Kingdon shot one feared a goal must come. Gardner was not so good as usual, which implies quite rightly, the brilliance of Coulter and Stevenson, each of whom makes the other play superb football. Dunn was in place of the damaged Cunliffe who will by the way be ready for the Cup-tie on Saturday, and Geldard made some sparkling runs, giving one the impression he had formed a fetish of chasing to the right-hand flag it would he well if he “turned up” for a chance to vary his style of play. His pace is abnormal, but he is unwise to run into a collection of defenders. Teams: - Everton: - Bradshaw, goal; Jackson and Cook, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean (captain), Stevenson and Coulter, forwards. Aston Villa: - Morton goal; Beeson and Blair backs; Gardner, Allen (captain) and Kingdom, half-backs; Houghton, Beresford, Astley, Dix, and Cunliffe, forwards. Referee Mr. F. W. Wort (Mottingham, Kent).

ASTON VILLA RESERVES 0 EVERTON RESERVES 2
February 25, 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central League
King's Penalty Save
After a shaky opening Everton settled down and outclassed the Villa at all points. Their chief strength was the half-back line, in which Mercer and Archer showed to fine advantage. The good work of King in goal had great effect, for in addition to three sterling saves in the opening stages he also saved a penalty kick taken by Brocklebank. In the second half Everton overran the home defence, but over-elaboration ruined many fine movements. Stein and Leyfield on the wings, had the measure of the Villa half-backs but when they centred Dickinson and his comrades dallied too long with the ball. Dickinson and White scored Everton's goals, both in the second half. Everton: - King, goal; Allen and Jones, backs; Mercer, Clark (captain) and Archer half-backs; Leyfield, White, Dickinson, Hannon, and Stein forwards.

Hoylake 1 Everton “A” 7
Liverpool County Combination.
At Hoylake. Bentham soon found the weak spots in the home defence, and he scored five times. Hullett and McDermott were the other scorers for Everton. Vantalligan obtained the losers' only goal. Harrington and Jones were the best for Hoylake, and Sherlock (W.) in goal was not to blame for the heavy score.

MORTON’S SPARKLING PLAY AT GOODISON
Birmingham Daily Gazette -Monday 25 February 1935
HELPS VILLA TO EARN POINT
TOUCH-AND-GO GAME ENDS IN DRAW
EVERTON 2, ASTON VILLA 2
Strenuously fought out from start to finish, with the possibility of either side securing a winning advantage, the game at Goodison Park ended in Aston Villa returning home well satisfied with their visit. For that achievement full credit must be given to the Villa defenders for Everton’s attacks were of the fiercest character, particularly in the opening half and again in the closing stages. Then, having got on level terms, they left no stone unturned to finish on the winning side. their efforts were thwarted by reason of the fact that Morton gave an outstanding exhibition between the posts. His fine judgement and agility saved at least a quartette of awkward situations after the interval. The untiring efforts of the trio immediately in front of him throughout the match, however, must also be recognised. Besson, Blair, and Allen often countered the speedy and well-planned Everton raids, for apart from their work finishing the home forwards not only showed a better understanding but their raids were of a forceful character. Still, with fewer opportunities, Villa, thanks to Astley’s watchfulness and unerring aim shared the honours. Even after Stevenson gave Everton the lead 37 minutes from the start, it seemed probable that the Villa would cross over in arrears. A minute from the interval, however, Astley equalized from a well-judged pass by Gardner. And after 52 minutes he snapped up a chance Cunliffe provided for him, to put Villa ahead. A little later, Bradshaw was lucky to tip over the bar another drive by Astley.
LEVEL TERMS
However, Dean made the score 2-2. That was the signal for Everton’s final rally. But again the Villa defence held out well. While on the day, the Villa forwards were somewhat over-shadowed as a line, all gave a good account of themselves individually. That remark also applies to Gardner and Kingdon. In defence, Morton was undoubtedly the hero. Everton were well served by Coulter, dean and Geldard in attack, Gee at half, and Jackson and Cook in defence. Bradshaw, who deputised for the injured Sagar, showed good promise in his :League debut. Everton; Bradshaw; Jackson, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Aston Villa; Morton; Beeson, Blair; Gardner, Allen, Kingdon; Houghton, Beresford, Astley, Dix, Cunliffe. Referee F.W. Wort (Nottingham, Kent).

ALL SET FOR THE CUP-TIES
Liverpool Echo-Monday, February 25, 1935
CUNLIFFE WILL PLAY
SAGAR WILL PLAY
VILLA HELP US TO A CLASSIC
Bee’s Notes, The Hive
Everton arrived at Buxton yesterday to find the place snow-ridden. Jackson, who has damaged on Saturday, had treatment from Trainer Cook, and this morning reports himself “much better,” but his injury was so severe he cannot be termed “right for Saturday.” Jones, the other local reserve back at Everton, played a storming game for Everton Reserves on Saturday. Sagar, I understand, has his back covered with plaster of paris, but he reports progress. I saw Cunliffe on Saturday, and he said “I could have played to-day if needed, but perhaps it was best to take no risks” Sagar is also fit, so Everton will doubtless field their customary side; the one that has charmed and succeeded at home in almost every game, the latest effort being one of the brightest even if it did not bring a victory. Aston Villa helped to make this last league game one of the hardest and most sparkling the ground has known, not a Sunderland game, of course, because we can never hope to see that repeated and we must not let our minds continually retrace that game and say “This was nothing like that.” There will be no equal to it. There were many who had imagined Everton walking into this game with an easy-go-luck-go method. The Cup was in their eye; they thought little of the League effort. That was not the case, as was proved by the ruggedness of the Everton fight back in the game with the Villa. One had hardly thought it possible for Everton to be so rousing a week before the Cup. Villa knew all about it, because they could hardly hold out to the bitter end of a most enjoyable match, which was not made or marred by the referee; his verdicts would have upset nineteen teams in twenty, but these two seemed to say “content,” albeit the control of the game was one of the most comic we have had in a long series. Mr. Wort, of Kent, found it convenient to smile throughout a hard game. The spectators had no time for smiling; they wondered what would be next on turn in this curiously unbalanced refereeing style. Fortunately, no bones were broken, and a draw was a fitting result to a great tussle, in which I found much pleasure in Morton’s goalkeeping, Allen’s second half, show, the pairing of the Villa backs, and the individual efforts of Astley. On the Everton side Britton, Gee, Thomson were a box of combination tricks and supreme; hence the rather poor show of Cunliffe and Houghton. Gardner, too, was below form. Bradshaw made two telling saves, and experience will do much for this fledging of a goalkeeper-a brave young man and very clever, too. Jackson got a blow through a Kingdon effort, and he and Cook came through the game with flying colours. Forward, one must award the palm to Stevenson and Coulter, or Coulter and Stevenson -have it which way you will; one make the other play- that is the secret of their success, together with Coulter’s unfailing attention to “the ball.” He seems to be able to skip out of all recognised positions, and one time on Saturday was actually throwing the ball in at the right-hand corner flag! That enthusiasm for you! Not since the days of Jacky Simpson have I seen such centring as Geldard put up. Many times the crowd gasped in fear he had taken the ball too far, but he always pulled the ball across the goal, slightly backwards-which is a fine feature if the co-forwards, will realise the angle and be prepared for an instant shot or header.
THAT “WEMNLEY COMPLEX”
“Gone Red” says Everton board have the complex very badly. What tremendous consideration for anybody but the poor geese that lay the eggs, the common or garden weekly eggs that accumulate so nicely for the balance sheet every year.
“Old Gander” says; I join in the protest against Goodison. I have laid my golden egg at the turnstiles for nearly forty-five years. I can afford 5s but on principle refuse to pay. But what is the use of writing if we do not act, I therefore suggest the following; “Select a given date and stay away.” “Evertonian” says; I endorse the action of the Everton Football Club in raising the prices, my only regret is they never made it 10s. we know the type of spectator, or most of them who attend these matches, and although it is hard lines on the “real supporter,” let him bite his lips and join the lads below!
“Ding-Dong” says; it is to be deplored that the sportsmanship displayed by the Everton players on the field is not shown by the directors towards their supporters! My own case must be typical of many. I travel per car twelve miles to see Everton play. Thus at 2 1/2 d per mile it costs me 2s 6d to get there and back. Add to this 1a parking fee (another injustice!) and 5s for a stand seat. Total 8s 6d, which is more than I am prepared to pay to see any football match (Cup final excepted).
FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING!
“Paddock” writes;- Here is a profit and loss account which I maintain is just, and everyone would have been happy over the original prices-5s, 3s, 6d and 2s 6d. five thousand goals stand and wings of Bullens-road stand seats at 3s 6d in lieu of 5s -loss of £375 cancelled out by 15,000 paddock patrons at 23 -6d increase. Profit of £375.

BOLTON TO TEST EVERTON.
February 26, 19835. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
So Everton are to meet Bolton Wanderers three times winners of the Cup since the war in the sixth round on Saturday. The Wanderers proved their superiority over the Spurs; at the third meeting between the sides yesterday, and the winners, I am sure will test Everton to the full. The tussle for the honour of entering the semi-final promises to be a great one. By their performances, this season the Wanderers have proved worthy representatives of the Second Division. It takes a good side to remain topmost place, for long periods in the lower house and obviously Bolton's lively team of fast moving and dashing players will prove most difficult to master.
Worthy Opponents.
The records of Bolton wanderers in Cup and League games this season are impressive, and with promotion well in view, together with possibilities of advancement in the national competition the old club is well in the limelight. Their visit to Goodison Park will make the demand for places greater than ever, and the Everton enclosure should be packed to its utmost capacity. The wanderers include many fine players in their team, and perhaps Westwood, who is of international class and a strong candidate for the match against Scotland, is the most accomplished. Westwood is one of the cleverest inside-forwards in the country, and he will be one of the men Everton half-backs must watch closely.
Players and Records.
Jones, the goalkeeper, is an old Everton man who once jumped into the Everton League side a short notice. Smith and Finney are the regular backs, though Connor did well in deputising for the old New Brighton player. Finney is a veteran these days, and he helped Bolton to win the cup in the first Wembley final, but he is still a force. Goslin, Athkinson and Taylor are strong half-backs who play the game calculated to succeed in the Cup, while the forwards, with Milsom fit and the dashing raider Cook outstanding figures, the wanderers will require some holding. The positions of the clubs in their respective divisions are as follows: -

EVERTON WILL BE TESTED BY A GREAT HALF-BACK LINE
Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, February 26, 1935
Bee’s Notes, The Hive
All that mattered in the game at Aston, yesterday, was “Which team will Everton meet on Saturday?” and the answer was Bolton Wanderers, whose main strength is at half back where they have uncommon height and ability. Everton will need to curb their ultra-finesse notions. News from Buxton says the day is perfect and the players have gone to the local football ground for a little “ground bait.” Sagar is not there; he is staying in Liverpool to try to get his shoulder right. The directors meet to-night, but I imagine they will hold up the selection of the team until Friday night. It is strange Sagar should be in doubt -like Jackson-because I had the pleasure of an exclusive chat with Jones, the Bolton goalkeeper, after yesterday’s game and he too is suffering a shoulder injury. It was damaged weeks ago and he says it was damaged afresh yesterday. Jones is the young man who graduated with Everton A, and soon passed into the first team, playing at Aston, the very ground at which he was appearing yesterday! Jones left Everton for Southport and five years ago hitched up with Bolton. Jones was keen to know how Everton were playing and when I was in an inquiring mood about Bolton he said; Take it from me, Bee, we know we have had our bit of luck to-day, but in the two previous games with Spurs we were quite the superior side and most unlucky not to win early on. So the luck has been balanced, I am glad it is Everton we meet, because it means staying at home to me and because, we have a great chance of creating the biggest surprise of the competition. Do you know that no club has an away record like ours? Let Everton think of that. And we know, of course, Everton have done nothing away from home for a year.” Aston showed us the strength of Bolton was centred in Atkinson, Goslin and G. Taylor-a remarkably goo trio, two of whom have exceptional height, and the smallest man is the toughest built. So there is length and strength in this line, as in some honest bridge-caller’s hand. Goslin is playing fit for international capping; and Atkinson is not only a spoiler; he has the facility for striding out two steps and thereby eating up space. He joins the attackers -so unlike most centre half backs of 1935; Goslin, too, will link up with the forwards, so Everton can look out for a collection of adversaries in the goalmouth. Of course, Westwood will be the star of the attack on Friday at Goodison Park. He is a natural footballer and has a very beautiful action, especially when the defence tries the offside trap, and Westwood, instead of going to the wing, merely keeps “straight on” Eastham is a fanciful player, light of hair and airy of football touch; a nice player to watch, but a player who may overdo his dribble. We shall see the long-striding Milson at centre forward, the man who broke his leg twice and broke the goalkeeper’s heart many more times. He wasn’t playing yesterday because of a swollen leg, but I learn if the game had been on Wednesday Milsom would have been fit for service. Saturday will see him in the centre arc. Everything points to a gradely Lancashire battle, and on what I saw yesterday, even if Bolton are “tried out,” I can foresee Bolton trying to emulate their win in this city- they beat Liverpool at home two years ago most surprisingly. The enthusiasm of the Bolton players and their youth make them a powerful foe. They never stop running till they get-?
MORE THAN HALF-DAY PAY
H.J. they’re hard up they should be sports and say so, and then wear a mask like Dick Turpin did.
Bye-Cott writes as follows;-
For the past thirty years an ardent supporter of Everton F.C. When I approached the Everton F.C for two 3s 6d tickets I was informed that the prices for the sixth round Cup-tie were 5s and 7s 6d (mark you this was at 3.40 p.m. on Monday-45 minutes after the Cup draw was made known). What I want to know is when did the directors arrive at their decision as regards the prices, also do they think it justice to ask 5s for a 2s seat? “Rub it in”: I have said more to myself in the last hour than ever I said when it was a “one round Everton.” I am a supporter for just on 30 years, and to think that is all the club thinks of the man in the crowd- asking more for a 2s seat than I get for half a day’s work! A letter of protest signed by twenty-eight persons has been sent to the club and a copy to me; It is deplorable that a club with the sporting traditions of Everton should penalise their supporters, and that the directors should allow their sporting instincts and their obligations to loyal supporters to be swayed by cash considerations. We still wish the club success, and our support will be probably confined to our usual penny to the Liverpool Echo.
HISTORIAN
“Red Rick” says;- “January 1904, Everton v. Spurs, first round of F.A. Cup. No colossal stands those days; just an “old affair,” which is now replaced by the stately Twickenham. Admission decided to charge 1s behind the goals because they were covered. It caused great indignation, many threatening to boycott the match. And how it rained! “It was a day of tragedies. Spurs (then a Southern League team) beat Everton 2-1, and both their goals were scored by Everton’s full backs, much to the despair of George Kitchen, the goalkeeper; and to complete this day of sorrow, Sharp, standing almost on the goal-line, missed a “sitter” from a corner by Corrin, who played instead of Hardman-a minute from time! And going home some of the crowd said, ‘Well that’s what you get for raising the prices!’ 1935, tickets 7s 6d and 5s But, thank goodness, we can go up and cheer the Blues on to victory and to Wembley for a ;bob,’ When Everton built the goal double-decker they said it would be immune from booking.”

EVERTON'S CUP TEAM
February 27 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
It is recognized by all that Everton are set a severe task in facing the lively Bolton Wanderers side on Saturday, but hopes are high that Everton will reach the semi-final for the eleventh time in their history. The directors met last night to choose the team to represent the club in this vital match and they selected the following side: - Sagar; Cook, Jones; Britton, Gee Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. This is the side that defeated Sunderland. Apparently there are strong hopes that Sagar will be completely fit, and Jones, who did not show a trace of his recent injury when playing against Aston Villa reserves on Saturday is to take the place of Jackson, who was hurt on Saturday
Full Strength.
This side is regarded as Everton's full strength, for it must be remembered that Jones played a great game against Sunderland and has had more experience than Jackson, well as that young player has performed in the last two matches. Sagar, like Coulter, is staying in Liverpool so that every possible means may be utilized to ensure the full recovery of his injured shoulder. The players at Buxton are following their customary routine at the Derbyshire resort and yesterday they enjoyed ball practice in the morning and were able to take advantage of the fine weather in the afternoon to enjoy walks and other exercises. The men are feeling very fit, and they are hoping that the Buxton tonic will help to bring victory as it has done in previous ties.
Officials and the Ticket Rush.
When Everton beat Derby County in the fifth stage of the Cup competition the club was overwhelmed with applications for tickets for next Saturday's tie. All the tickets available were allocated somedays ago, but the overworked officials are continually being harassed by people who telephone or call to inquire as to whether they are to receive tickets or when they will get their money returned. I am asked by the club to request those who made applications for tickets to await advice from the club. Thousands of letters containing applications for tickets were received on the Monday after the Derby County tie, and many more arrived later. All will be dealt with in due course, and within a day or two the tickets will have been forwarded or the money returned. Will those who sent letters please refrain from telephoning? This will assist the staff at Goodison Park the more speedily to complete their task of replying to every correspondent.
Wanderers At Cleveleys.
Bruised and leg-weary after their long drawn out Cup struggle with Tottenham Hotspur, fourteen Bolton Wanderers players went to the Cleveley's Hydro yesterday morning. There they are to have the benefit of brine baths and complete rest until to night and tomorrow they will be in strenuous test training at Burnden Park. Then a day's rest before the big match with Everton. The Wanderers' confidence that they will give the Goodison team a hard game is based on the fact that they have won all their Cup-ties and seven League games in addition on the grounds of their opponents. The Wanderers have given all their most impressive displays away from home. Finney and Milsom who could not play against ‘Spurs on Monday are improving nicely and the probable team will be; - Jones; Smith, Finney; Gosling, Atkinson, Taylor (G.), Taylor (G.T) Eastham, Milsom, Westwood, Cook. The reserves are Connor, Walton, and Rimmer. As 5000 Bolton followers want tickets and there are less than 2,500 for them, shoals of applications from all parts of Lancashire and North Wales have little chance of success.
Everton Reserves.
Everton reserves to meet Bury reserves at Bury on Saturday include two players recently promoted from the “A” team, Allen, a promising full back, who partnered Jones at Villa Park last Saturday, and Hannan an inside left. The reserves team is; King; Allen, Cresswell; Mercer, Clark, Archer; Leyfield, White, Dickinson Hannan, Stein.

BOLTON’S CUP-TIE RUSH
Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, February 27, 1935
It is estimated that at least 5,000 people will travel from Bolton, on Saturday, to the Bolton Wanderers v. Everton Cup-tie. Six special trains and dozens of motor-coach trips have been arranged. The offices of Bolton Wanderers Football Club at Burden Park were besieged to-day by supporters anxious to get 7s 6d and 5s tickets for the game, 2,400 of which have been allocated to the club.

EVERTON’S CUP TEAM
Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, February 27, 1935
ELEVEN THAT DEFEATED SUNDERLAND
Everton have decided their Cup team versus Bolton Wanderers, and Sagar is included. He went to Buxton to-day to join the other members of the party, and this is sufficient evidence of the goalkeeper’s condition-he has got over the damaged shoulder. Everton had to chosen between their four backs once more. Eventually they decided that Jones should return to partner Cook-which was a natural choice in view of the way he had played at Aston with the reserves. Jackson had been damaged at the week-end, and the directors very wisely brough back the “senior-junior”: so the eleven is exactly as when Everton won at home against Sunderland. Side selected;- Sagar; cook, Jones; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter.
THE OTHER SIDES
Everton officials state that the ticket problem has reached its highest point. They request their followers not to telephone the office regarding tickets; they will attend, in due course, to those who have sent in applications. Bolton Wanderers went to Cleveleys Hydro yesterday for the baths and a rest. Sheffield Wednesday, who were at the same place a week ago, were out training “in public” yesterday. Manager Billy Walker having invited people to “come in and see them some time.”

DEAN AND BLOOMER
Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, February 27, 1935
Bee’s Notes, The Hive
Mr. W. Lowe writes; “Studmarks” in the Echo on Saturday last, motes that Dean’s total League goals to date is 328 I agree 3-1 goals for Everton and 27 for Tranmere, which total agrees with “Studmarks.” Now if we are correct, Dean has achieved a wonderful performance, i.e., in scoring 300 League goals for one club, which ought to be mentioned. Do you remember when he was 199 for Everton, and you mentioned facts regarding his record, and he was weeks getting that other goal. Now, per “Studmarks” and myself, Dean has gone much better than that, so how about verifying and making generally known this wonderful scoring feat. Steve Bloomer’s record would have gone by the Board before this, only for Dean’s bad luck last year in playing in so few games, and Dean has only been playing about half the time Bloomer was. This is all Dean, but if he had performed such a wonderful feat for Arsenal, the public would have soon known, and I am very fond of Arsenal as a team. I think they are grand. Dean’s value in the forward line nowadays is priceless. He is taking all the weight; the other forwards should get many goals. Good luck to you, and may you “live” as long as you “want” but never “want” as long as you “live.”

SAGAR DOUBTFUL
February 28 1935. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
The Everton directors are hoping that the injury which Sagar sustained at Chelsea will yield to treatment in time for the Cup-tie on Saturday, but at the moment the goalkeeper, is a doubtful starter. He travelled to Buxton yesterday to take advantage of the baths there. A definite decision regarding his fitness to play will not be reached until tomorrow. His loss would be a handicap to the Goodison Park team, as he has played so remarkably well in the previous ties, and has undoubtedly had much to do with the team's success.
When Settle Settled It.
If the Cup-tie on Saturday, between Everton and Bolton Wanderers, is as exciting as the previous ties between the pair, the spectators will indeed have a thrilling experience. Here is a story of an old-time meeting that will rival in some respects the recent “thriller” with Sunderland. The tie I have in mind was at Bolton in 1908, and a few minutes from time the score stood 2-2. The crowd got on tip-toe when Marsh, from a breakaway on the right, got a third goal for the Wanderers. It seemed all over with Everton, but from the centre Young passed to Bolton (partner to Sharp at that time) who transferred to Makepeace, the Lancashire cricketer then slipping the ball through to Jack Sharp, now a director of the club. Sharp went on to beat the back opposed to him and centred the ball. One of the defenders advanced to tackle Young, when Settle shouted “let it come Sandy,” and the centre-forward of those days, allowed the ball to pass between his legs to Settle who banged the ball into the net –3-3 and not an opponent had touched the ball. In the replay at Goodison Park it was again the elusive “Jimmy” Settle who struck the sensational note. Two or three minutes remained for play, when Bolton leading by a goal to nothing, when Settle by a deft tap secured the opening to score the equalier. Everton then went on to win by 3-1 in the extra time. In the previous season the Wanderers made a goalless draw at Goodison Park, and Everton created another surprise by winning 3-0 at Burnden Park. In 1887-88 the rivals met in the first round, and four games were necessary to decider the issue. There was protest regarding the eligibility of the Bolton player after the Wanderers had won 1-0 at Pikes lane. Two drawn game son the respective clubs grounds followed before Everton won on their own enclosure.
Rush from Bolton.
Bolton Wanderers have chosen their strongest side to oppose Everton, namely: - Jones; Smith, Finney; Gosling, Atkinson, Taylor (G.), Taylor (G. T), Eastham, Milsom, Westwood, Cook. The injuries to Finney, and Milsom which kept them out of the team that beat Tottenham are mending nicely, and the club believes that both will be fit enough, but in case either should not be considered quite sound, Connor and Walton did so well at Villa Park that they will carry the confidence of their colleagues. It is expected that close on 10,000 people will make the journey from Bolton. Five special trains have already been engaged and more will be added it require while many hundreds of people have arranged to travel by road. The tickets difficult is acute, and Mr. Foweraker, the Wanderers' manager said: “It is a shame that those people who followed us to Plymouth and Tottenham should not be able to buy a ticket for Everton a game practically on our own doorstep.

SAGAR AND THE CUP-TIE; TODAY NEWS.
February 28 1935. Evening Express.
By the Pilot.
Ted Sagar, Everton's goalkeeper, was given further special, treatment at Buxton today, in an effort to get him fit for Saturday's F.A. Cup sixth round tie with Bolton Wanderers, at Goodison Park. As announcement exclusively in The Evening Express, Sagar must be regarded as a doubtful starter for the game. Everton want him to play, and Sagar wants to play, but …. After seeing Sagar I have big doubts. Peat packs are being applied to the damaged shoulder, which is not now bound up. “I have had plenty of message treatment at Goodison Park, and hot towels on the shoulder” said Sagar, but it is still sore and stiff. It is almost impossible for me to put my right hand to my mouth.” There are two days left in which Sagar can attain fitness. If he is unable to play Bradshaw will be in goal. Conditions had improved at Buxton today. There was some snow about, but it was thawing quickly and the players, under Tom McIntosh and Trainer Harry Cooke, were able to go to the local football ground for ball practice. Later they had special baths and went for walks in the afternoon.
Tactics Succeed.
When I visited the training quarters I had the thrill of watching “the battle of Buxton.” It was a snow fight between the players. They walked down to the famous Spring gardens, and there Gee, Stevenson and Mercer found themselves faced with a snowball barrage from Cunliffe, Geldard, Thomson, Bradshaw, Jones, Britton and Leyfield. The air was white with snowballs, and the trio were forced to beat a hasty retreat. There was a conference, and Charlie Gee espying half a dozen lorry drivers standing taking by the snow fight. Back came the “Gee” with fully with the reinforcements. At this period daring which snow was flying everywhere and at last the Gee raiders broke through their enemy lines and took a prisoner Albert Geldard. Poor Geldard. Snow was heaped on him and his Everton members of his own “army” joined in. The “Battle” over, tracks were made to the hotel, and it seemed strange that everyone who passed up the pathway found themselves suddenly covered with snow. I discovered the secret. Dixie Dean had positioned himself from a balcony and as his colleagues came up the path he just dropped am armful of snow over them.
Squash Rackets and Badminton.
Harry Cooke soon devised ways and means of keeping the boys “moving.” Dean and White began with half-an-hour's squash rackets while Billy Cook and Jimmy Stein took charge of the Badminton courts. Cook is the leading Badminton player though there are two other experts in Leyfield and Mercer, who both plays the game regularly. Harry's Cooke then sought several small rubber balls and distributed them. Off went one party to the squash court and played squash by heading the ball, and others did heading practice over the Badminton net. There was also ball practice in the Badminton courts and some did skipping to keep their limbs suppie. Though Everton were snowbound, they certainly were not leg-bound. They put in a fine day's work, and apart from Sagar and Jackson whose ankle injury continue to improve, everyone is 100 per cent fir. The people of Buxton are only too anxious to entertain the players. Mr. Henriques –a prominent local resident –gave them a dinner and entertainment on Tuesday night. Mr. Henriques did some good conjuring, but left his apparatus behind. Charlie Gee found it and showed himself proficient. Other diversions are visits to the pictures and theatres, while there is plenty of snooker and billiards. The players remain at Buxton until Saturday morning and then travel to Liverpool by rail.
Bolton Will be at Full Strength.
Finney & Milsom Fit Again.
Evening Express Correspondent, Bolton today.
Bolton Wanders will be at full strength for Saturday's Cup-tie at Goodison Park. Finney, the captain and Milsom who have been on the injury list have made excellent progress and the team will be: - Jones (R.); Smith, Finney; Goslin, Atkinson, Taylor (G.), Taylor (G.T), Eastham, Milson, Westwood, and Cook. Reserves to travel; Connor, (full back), Walton and Rimmer (forwards). The Bolton Wanderers players, fourteen in number have returned to Bolton from Cleveleys, where they have spent two days, making the most of the bracing air and the brine baths. As they had a gruelling game on Monday on a muddy ground at Villa Park, something of this kind was needed. But Everton must not get it into their heads that they will meet a tired foe. The Wanderers are one of the youngest teams in the country, as well as one of the cleverest. They surprised several old Internationals amongst whom were Mr. Billy Bassett, the West Bromwich Albion chairman and Mr. Arthur Grimsdell the former Tottenham halfback, by their youth and skill at Villa Park, both these old english players expressing astonishing that so young a side was so talented.
Final Day's Preparation.
The Bolton players today, having enjoyed two days rest after playing four hard games in ten days, put in all the training that is consulted necessary and tomorrow, they will take things easily. The journey to Liverpool will be undertaken on Saturday morning. There is no lack of confidence in the Burnden camp that Everton will be made to fight every inch of the way. Ground handicap is more apparent than real to this much-admired Bolton team, which has won three rounds of the Cup away from home, and triumphed also in seven league games on other club's grounds. “There is no team left in the Cup that we would rather have met than Everton” said one member of the club, “though it would have been better had the Merseysiders had to travel to Bolton, but our lads will be all out to compel them to replay here.
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SAGAR RAISES HIS ARM
Liverpool Echo-Thursday February 28, 1935
Bee’s Notes, The Hive
Everton tells me to-day that Sagar’s injured shoulder is yielding nicely to the treatment, and each day has seen a definite improvement, so that to-day he can raise his arm fairly freely. It would be foolish to play a goalkeeper whose shoulder cannot take a charge or whose arm pains him when he lifts it. So Sagar is still a doubtful starter with Bradshaw in the offing if required. Many people have asked me if the New Brighton goalkeeper is Cup-tied. The answer is “No”: he was signed by Everton because he was not Cup-tied and because he is undoubtedly an able young man in goal. Yesterday the players at Buxton skipped, placed squash racquets, did ball punching, &c., and to-day they are going to the ball -the football will be out for the final time this week! With winter’s cloak on the Buxton slopes, Dean determined to shift the snow from the hotel steps-there are many of them- and he cleared the lot away single-handed. A fortnight ago I made appeal on behalf of police and Everton F.C for spectators to use other turnstiles than the Goodison-road end. The effect was magical. Where a crowd of 52,000 for the previous tie had invaded the field there was now a crowd of 62,000, and no trouble at all. I ask the public once more to act to the instruction of police and stewards. Then everyone will be satisfied, and a record crowd will see Everton’s step towards the semi-final stage. There is nothing so curiously mixed as a football crowd and its packing capacity.
Some Derby excursionists arrived late; it was half-time-thanks to the railway mishap. They went to the ground at Goodison Park, and, arriving there at a few minutes before half-time, chatted with a friend of mine, who said; “We shall be all right in a few minutes.” They went in the half-time gate, paying 5d, and had a perfect view of the game! Now you know how the total receipts included an odd sevenpence.
A telegram from a disgruntled correspondent; Non-shareholder supplied direct while shareholders still await Everton tickets.- “Everblue.”
This ticket problem is unending. “Mark” says;- At the Derby tie I waited in the rain a good 45 minutes. What catering! Let the Everton gates be opened early, particularly if it is raining. Congestion removed, crowd always manageable and easily controlled, and considerably more can quite elderly be packed into the ground.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 1935