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WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 4 EVERTON 2
October 1, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Wolves Rally to Beat Everton.
Frayed Tempers in Hard Match.
By “Bee.”
Everton and Wolverhapton Wanderers started their game in quite rational manner, and the football was of a good type contested freely and fairly for half the game. And then there crept into the play reminiscence, I fear of something that happened two years ago. It would seen that players never forgot. At any rate, there crept into the game an unseemly part of it that ruined what had been very good football. Both sides were to blame, Thomson and Beattie had their names taken by Referee Vokes, for a kicking bout that started the “fire” and afterwards there were flagrant offences seen by a crowd of 12,000 but apparently missed by the three officiating controllers. I cannot tell how such barefaced kicks and hacks, and dangerous play, passed by unnoticed. The game eventually got into a dirty groove, and ended in a manner unsatisfactory, I hope to both sides. Wolves won 4-2 and up to the hour this did not seen possible. Everton led by a goal scored by Hollingworth putting through his own goal at 17 minutes. Beattie equalising with a great shot at the half hour, Leyfield taking up the lead afresh with a good goal, thanks to Dean's inimitable heading.
Dean's Surprising Shot.
Hartill brought the equaliser a minute after Leyfield's goal. So the teams went off at half-time equal in score, if not in temper, and Everton's opening bout in the second half was quite their best. Dean, in this spell made a great dribble and shot, and later struck the crossbar with a surprise overhead shot. Sagar made a save from Hartill's, quite his best of the day, and Stein and the goalkeepers had a race for a bad pass back added to which Dean made another good drive which Wildman saved. Everton had done sufficient in this spell to take the lead. Having failed, they ran into a decision against Cook, that produced a free kick and Crook the deputy winger scored with a rocket shot. From the hour until the time near the close, when the game travelled its worst stages. There were “book” for various players and even Sagar came into this category, a spectator at the finish attempting to get at the Everton goalkeeper but being ordered of. The Wolves played in desperate fashion and must be given credit for recovering after being led. Their best performers were Wildman the backs, Rhodes, Nelson Bettie, Hartill and Hetherington.
Mercer's Display.
Everton introduced Mercer again as Britton was engaged for the international match, and the young Ellesmere Port boy played in his customary enthusiastic manger, being stronger in defence than attack. The Everton team had many spells of very attractive football, and Stevenson set the pattern o0f combination without producing what Dunn also lacked, punch in front off goal. Dean was working practically unaided so far as shooting and heading were concerned, although both extreme wingers were not averse to trying a shot. It was a sad finish, and for the last half hour the centred of the game was quite unworthy. Both sides were to blame, as were all three officials for failing to notice what every spectator noticed. Teams: - Wolverhampton Wanderers: - Wildman, goal; Hollingworth and Shaw, backs; Rhodes, Nelson and Smalley half-backs; Crook, Beattie, Hartill, Herthington, Barraclough, forwards. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cresswell and Cook, backs; Mercer Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Leyfield, Dunn, Dean (captain), Stevenson and Stein forwards. Referee Mr. E. W. Vokes Bath.

MANCHESTER CITY RESERVES 2 EVERTON RESERVES 2
October 1, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Lancashire Senior Cup Round Two.
Manchester City and Everton to Replay.
During thew major portion of the first half at Manchester, Everton looked like making their exit from the Lancashire Cup, but a draw of 2-2 resulted. The visitors to Maine-road played much the better style of football but Manchester took their opportunities and led by 2-1 at half-time. A spendid rally by Everton, however, enabled them to equaliser shortly after resuming through Higham. After this the City goal had many escapes while credit is due to Hesen. A feature of the game was the spendid display of Clark at centre half for Everton. He was supported well by Kavanagh and Jones. Geldard was the danger man to the City and he made openings for both his sides goals. Coulter on the other wing gave a workmanlike display, if not so polished as that of that of his colleagues and Deighton kept a good goal. Donne and Owen scored for City and Coulter netted Everton's first point. Everton: - Deighton, goal; Jackson and Jones, backs; Clark (captain), White and Archer half-backs; Kavanagh, Geldard, Dickinson, Higham, and Coulter, forwards.
Everton “A” 1 Earlestown Bohemians 1
Liverpool County Combination.
The excellent combination of the visitors to Goodison Park throughout the second half was one of the outstanding features of an encounter that provided much good football. Each side was particularly good in formulating attacks, but Everton's failure in the first half was inaccurate finality, and if the Bohemians had shown a shaper and definite finish to their second half attacks they would probably have won. The respective goalkeepers King and Eaton, were responsible for a number of good clearances, the former, in particular effecting some brilliant saves but Roberts the Earlestown left back, was the outstanding player his solid and sure defence time and again foiling Everton. Hullett scored for Everton in the first half and Farrelly (J.) secured Earlestown's equaliser.

EVERTON'S FAILURE IN ATTACK.
October 1, 1934. Evening Express.
Too Much Daintness and Little Shooting
By the Pilot.
Too much daintiness and too little shooting. Those were the causes of Everton's defeat by Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux Grounds on Saturday. There was much to admire in Everton's neat constructive work in the first half, in which the Blues convinced as the superior football combination but the daintiness was often carried to excess. It was left to the Wolves to show the route to goal on a day, which lent itself to first time shooting methods. Had Everton shot with the fire and enterprise revealed by the Wolverhampton forwards they may not have lost. It was a match of two phrases. In the first half there were plenty of thrills, with the Wolves replying on speed and virility and Everton pursuing a path of neat collaboration. Twice Everton took the lead and twice did the Wolves draw level. At the interval everyone was saying, “Great game this!” It was. That interval break, however, signalled the end of the “great game.” Afterwards it was a scramble. Tempers were fayed; fouls were frequent, and there was a demonstration by a section of the crowd behind Sagar ‘s goal. Everyone was glad when the final whistle sounded. After the game I pondered. Why is it that every game I have seen at Wolverhampton for seasons past has been sorely disappointing? The trouble began with a foul on Thomson. Then it developed into anybody's affair and many joined in. In my opinion, the referee should have been more firm.
Stronger Attack Needed.
Everton were defeated because they could not shoot with the deadiness of the Wolves, although Dean had ill-luck with one shot, which hit the bar early in the second half. Dean had a fine game. He was a 100 per cent worker. Dunn made a conspicuous return to the first team, playing well in the first half, when Stevenson also participated in some delightful bouts of interpassing on the left. The Irishman, however, was inclined to be too dainty with his passes later on. Leyfield played his usual direct game, and Stein did well after a shaky opening spell. Still, after weighing up the Everton attack I doubt whether it is quite good enough. The rear divisions were excellent. Thomson has rarely played better. He is having a great season.

EVERTON DEFENDERS RATTLED AT MOLINEUX 
Birmingham Daily Gazette - Monday 01 October 1934
WANDERERS RECORD SECOND WIN
TENSE STRUGGLE AFTER THE INTERVAL
WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 4, EVERTON 2
Against Everton at Molineux  Grounds, Wolverhampton Wanderers won their second match this season. 
Yet it was not exactly a joyous occasion, particularly during the second half, when carne of the hard-pressed Everton defenders unwisely decided to use the word and the blow —and the blow first, to break up the Wanderers' attacks.  The first half was plain sailling except for Hollingworth's unfortunate slip, when he unwittingly turned Leyfield's centre into his own goal.  In fact there was little life in the game until the last 20 minutes of the half. Afterwards the game—struggle is more accurate—gradually increased in intensity and Incidents until the final whistle sounded.  Rhodes and Smalley who deputised for Richards, anxious to support their forwards, were apt to neglect the Everton wingers, Stein and Leyfield, though I should hasten to say that over the whole 90 minutes Rhodes was the Wanderers' best half-back. 
RHODES IN PIOTURE
At present he is playing more like the Rhodes who helped the Wanderers to win promotion. The failure of Smalley to hold Leyfield led to the winger recapturing the lead for Everton after Beattie had neutralised Hollingworth's gift goal, with what is known locally as a "blinder" from 30 yards range.  But within a minute Hartill had again levelled the scores with a characteristic hook shot. All this time Crook, deputising for Phillips, had been centring the ball accurately and frequently.  Often no inside player could take advantage of the centres; but Crook's time was to come.  Throughout gases Wildman handled the ball safely and confidently and he made one magnificent save from Dean early in the second half. Crook's chance came soon afterwards from a free kick. The incident happened quite 35 yards from goal, but Crook shot the ball with terrific force, and Sagar was left standing.  Fromthis point the Wanderers began to driver two attacks to one from Everton. Stein and Leyfield found defensives cramped by Rhodes and Smalley.  Dean never really shook off Nelson, and the only forwards who mattered were Stevenson, who dribbled the ball cleverly, and to a lesser degree Dunn.  Beattie made sure of victory with a freak goal when Crook with another free kick gave him the ball. Beattie seemed to be in an impossible position, and like most people Sager evidently thought the ball was going out, but instead it just glanced under the bar.  Barraclough was not so successful as he might be with a partner more suited to him.  Wolverhampton Wanderers;- Wildman; Hollingworth, Shaw; Rhones, Nelson, Smalley; Crook, Beattie, Hartill, Hetherington, Barraclough.  Everton; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Mercer, Gee, Thomson; Leyfield, Dunn, Dean, Stevenson, Stein.  Referee Mr. E.W Vobes (Bath).

EVERTON AT THEIR DISTURBING GROUND
Liverpool Echo - Monday 01 October 1934
Bee’s Notes
It is difficult to imagine where the eyes of the officials can be when certain flagrant incidents occur.  Having said that I convict myself for not being able to tell you what led up to the Thomson-Beattie incident at Wolverhampton. But standing convicted I can still lay claim to the sight of three officials unable to see the outstanding things of the game—and that is where I wonder where we are getting and going. Everton complain of their visit to the Wolverhampton ground, whether with first or second teams. The players say that before a game there they are keyed up to excitement of the character that comes of fear of base efforts. It has become a habit to go to Wolverhampton in fear, and return in a striking mood! May be the relic of the match there two years ago has not been lost to remembrance dear. Whatever it is, it is all for the bad in football, and still one most pay tribute to theplayers for an hour of really great football in bad conditions; in that spell came the kicking bout, and two names taken. Afterwards, we had half-an-hour of sultry play, dangerous, dirty, and, beneath contempt. I blame no aids in particular; I blame no player in particular. I do blame the officials for their inability to control the matter as soon as the trouble reared its unruly head.
WANTED BADLY 
Everton deservedly lost after appearing winners fifteen minutes after half-time.  The Wolves shot where our men fiddled and diddled. Wolves were strenuous and non-stop; Everton had to depend upon Dean for nearly all their goal-efforts. His game was a triumph of endeavour and sound work neargoal.  But the inconsistency of the attacking line, as a line, has been patent for a month. I am in no hurry to cry "Wolf” —after Saturday's experience—but it is plain inside forwards at Everton will have to bear the shooting pain. And at the moment we do not look like getting goals from Inside members. There's Everton's rub. The work of the defence was once more of a fine character, and Sagar had the novel experience of being wanted by a spectator or spectators behind the goal. He was booed off the field. He can afford to smile at such a happening, although it is disturbing to find spectators so partisan as to be unfair. For an hour, spirited good football; for half an hour, a conglomeration of danger signals. Fortunately no one was killed, or we might have had the quaint phraseology of " Buzz" over a local Derby game recently. "The only other verdict was manslaughter?' With which I propose to end the discourse of Everton's defeat; a defeat just,' not in its margin, certainly in final summing up of the value of a two teams on the day's play. Everton's call must be for inside forwards who will show they are willing to take a bold course in the penalty area.  I ought to mention that Harthill, who was wanted by Everton, and refused to join them, is not exactly a popular member down in the Midlands, although he has scored five goals in a match this season. I think he is a leggy type, never-ending in his effort, and certainly a strong mover, but not quite suited to Everton's needs. Mercer, of Ellesmere Port, all whipcord and turmoil, is another leggy type. He is letter in defence than attack, but is a fine sample of the real clubman, with a great heart and much ability. Mercer is good. 
“BUNNY BELL”
"Bunny" Bell, the Tranmere centre forward, whose jaw was fractured when he collided with Shirlaw, the Halifax Town goalkeeper, was quite cheerful in hospital over the week-end, but he experienced a great deal of pain.

BRITTON AND CUNLIFFE RETURN
October 3, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton will again be at full strength for their game with Chelsea at Goodison Park, Britton and Cunliffe returning to their positions at right half and inside right respectively o the exclusion of Mercer and Dunn. The team is; - Sagar; Cresswell, Cook, Britton Gee Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean. Stevenson Stein. The Reserves side to meet Sheffield United at Sheffield is: Deighton; Williams, Jones; Mercer, Clark Archer; Geldard, Dunn, Dickinson, Higham, Coulter.
Players to Assisted Ireland.
Everton are to permit two of their players to take part in the match between Ireland and Scotland at Belfast on October 30. The directors, at their meeting last night, decided to release Stevenson and Coulter to play for Ireland. These players took part in all three international matches last season. Stevenson then being with Glasgow Rangers and Coulter with Belfast Celtic.

COAL FOR LUCK
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 03 October 1934
EVERTON CAN NOW GET ON WITH THEIR NEW STAND
THE TERMS WITH TENANT
THE HIVE, Wednesday. 
Bee’s Notes
Coal is said to bring good fortune. Everton F.C. must think so, for I am told the tenants of their houses in Gwladys-street had an offer of a sum of money and a ton of coal if they would get out of their dwellings by the end of the season!  This coupling enticed them all to sign that they would be out in due course, and some got out so quickly that they have already been up to the Goodison offices for the bonus—and the coal!  So Everton's new goal-decker stand is, all ready for accomplishment. It is much overdue, and has made a striking and unfavourable contrast to the remainder of the ground,which has always been so comfortable and convenient. Now the goal-decker will grow into being and shape, and the four-walled and four-stand aspect of Goodison will appeal to the officials of the League and F.A. when there is a representative match to be played. I can picture Everton having one of these grants during next season.  It may be pointed out that Goodison Park was not filled to capacity when Liverpool visited them recently, and that attendances for the biggest matches do not touch 50,000. There is some truth in this suggestion, but I am confident the secret of this is the unusual feature of the Everton ground. They always allow 230 seats for booking purposes—every League game has that allotment; no more, no fewer. For all, save the Arsenal, Liverpool, and Villa visits, the tickets are probably a drug on the market. No one bothers about booking, because they know time will be plenty of room “upstairs” in the grand stand. But when the biggest matches arrive the club have to announce that all tickets have been sold—all tickets meaning, of course, the 230.  Now,this gives a wrong impression  every time; people believe the crush will be abnormal, and they do not care to risk attendance, although the club may announce how many thousands of seats are there for the public—first come first served. The truth is that this allotment of a couple of hundred seats carries with it a damaging effect upon the gate and makes the public fear Saturday's attendance will be a crushing thing. At other grounds the grand stand seats are booked every game, and I am not sure whether Everton would not do better to book all their seats for every match. It would entail a lot of work, but it would pay for itself by reason of the money being assured days before the game was played! Actually, Everton's is one of the easiest grounds to reach, and one of the best from which to get a view of the game, albeit the angled grand stand gives cause for debates over offside decisions to those who have never studied angles on a racecourse—the best training-ground, because it is a costly and certain education! With the new stand the ground becomes one of the best in the country—and all the average spectator wants just now is news of an inside forward or two who will be a driving and compelling force. We have had the neatness and the beauty of inside forward work for years; to-day the call for sting is insistent.  From my Midland agent I gather that the Everton forward Watson was wanted by Coventry City, and the player exercised his right in refusing to be transferred. 
BRITTON AND CUNLIFFE  RETURN 
Everton will again be at full strength for their game with Chelsea at Goodison Park on Saturday, Britton and Cunliffes returning to their positions at right half and inside right respectively to the exclusion of Mercer and Dunn. The team is: Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee. Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Stein.  The Reserve side to meet Sheffield United at Sheffield is: Deighton; Williams, Jones; Mercer, Clark, Archer; Geldard, Dunn, Dickenson, Higham, Coulter. 
PLAYERS TO ASSIST IRELAND 
Everton are to permit two of their players to take part in the match between Ireland and Scotland at Belfast on October 20. The directors, at their meeting last night, decided to release Stevenson and Coulter to play for Ireland. These players took part in all three international matches last season.

EVERTON PLAYER TRANSFERRED
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 04 October 1934
Everton to-day transferred J.G. Watson, who came from Blyth to Coventry City.

EVERTON AFTER AN INSIDE FORWARD
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 04 October 1934
Bee’s Notes
THE RISE OF FOOTBALL’S LEAGUE
GRESFORD COLLIERY BAND AT GOODISON PARK
A movement is on foot for an inside forward to be signed by Everton this week: the inquiries started yesterday.  Gresford Colliery Silver Prize Band will attend at Goodison Park on Saturday, when, at the match between Everton and Chelsea, a collection will be made on behalf of the Gresford Miners' Fund.  Mr. Will Barnes is in charge of the collectors—which is evidence that no one will be missed! 
Football is surely the finest, most popular, and the cheapest of all forms of outdoor sports and games. Fine because it is so healthy, stirring, and stimulating, alike to play and to watch.  That it is popular is surely shown by its tremendous pull and lure, drawing its crowds by tens and sometimes its hundreds of thousands.  Cheap because it needs but any old kind of ball (even a stuffed rag will do), a couple of wood props, or failing this a couple of old coats, and you have the wherewithal to have a jolly good time.  It is probably one of the oldest among games to have weathered the storm and stress of both competition and the years. There are even those who declare that it began away back in the Garden of Eden, when Adam and Eve found time hanging heavily and were on the look-out for something with a "kick " in it—and apples, of course, were plentiful!  Coming down the years, there are records, more or less authentic, which show the Roman legions as indulging in a primitive form of football, whilst it has been stated that there was football in our own county of Derbyshire as far back as A.D. 217.  But this we do know: that football to-day is very much alive into the bargain. Its popularity, indeed, is now worldwide. Even in the hottest countries it has "caught on," and that at a tremendously rapid rate. So much so that the pupils of more recent years in foreign lands are rapidly catching up with their original teachers in point of skill and general craftsmanship, at such a rate, in fact, that our British stalwarts are being seriously challenged for supremacy by these Continental rivals.  However, we do not see herein any real cause for alarm, but rather the contrary.  For genuine, healthy competition is all to the good—the very life's blood of a sport, just it is in the world of commerce. The trade or pastime that is international and world-wide is never in danger of extinction or decay. 
NO REMEDY 
Science has helped us to surmount much of the hitherto seemingly impossible, including the conquest of the air above and the waters beneath. It has brought the earth's furthermost corners practically to one's doorstep. It has enabled the prophets to foretell more or less actually what is going to happen in the climatic world, but, fortunately for this great winter game of ours, it has not reached the stage, thank goodness, when it can forecast our football results when that arrives, it will, we fear, be a sad one for the game; for who likes to witness something which is already a foregone conclusion. No, the real spice of Soccer in particular lies in its glorious uncertainty, with the heroes of to -day the fallen of the morrow.  And how interesting a theme do we find in touching , briefly upon football's milestones" since the game was first really organised in this country and licked into shape, as dating from the early "sixties "!  The distinction of being among the first in the field as a duly-formed Association club it claimed by Sheffield, the home of the present venerable president of our Football Association—Sir Charles Clegg.  Notts County quickly followed on the heels of these Yorkshire pioneers, whilstit was about 1863 that our F.A. came into being to formulate set rules and regulations as to how the game should best be played and governed. 
THE SCYTHIAN ASPECT 
Clubs in the South were now steadily springing up, whilst across the Border the game also began to spread and unfurl its wings, culminating about 1867 in the formation of that great combination known am Queen's Park F.C., a club which, despite the subsequent advent of professionalism, has lived healthily all, down the years, and to-day not only proudly retains its original amateur status, but ranks among the elite of its land, with a place amid the Scottish League's elect and a magnificent playing arena at glorious Hampden Perk, which stands unequalled, either in its own country or in this great Soccer England of ours.  This brings us to the "seventies." notable chiefly for two things. First, the introduction of our great F.A. Cup competition, and secondly for its birth of nations—the playing of international matches. At first the Cup was fought for by a mere handful of clubs. To-day the entrants may be counted in their thousands. Great stuff, this football! It even spread infectiously—though not as a disease—to our rival 'varsities, Oxford and Counbride.  By the time the eighties " were reached, not only had we our parent association, but Scotland, Wales, and Ireland had joined forces as rival, though friendly, associations, each thus forging a link towards what today has become a mighty chain.  From that time on the game went steadily, aye, at times almost furiously, striding along.  The provinces came rapidly into the picture, particularly Lancashire and the Midlands. The majority of the matches were at first of the mere "friendly" type—sport, shall we say?—for mere sport's sake. But very quickly these were interspersed with Cup-ties, local and county, and, of course, the real fight—that for possession of the F.A.'s coveted trophy. So keen were clubs to excel that they began secretly to pay star exponents thus to lure them into their service; even the best of the Scots' players were being brought South, with promises of easy-money employment, and sham amateurism began to run riot.  The F.A. for long attempted to put its foot down and "stem the tide." But it was a futile business, and so it came as little surprise when professionalism was duly legalized—this in 1885.  Then my football godfather—Mr. William McGregor—saw that something more was needed—an added competitive stimulus to the hitherto merely "friendly " combat, and so in 1888 we had that football master stroke, the games regeneration and the inception of the Football League. 
LEAGUE LINKS 
At first it was the "twelve apostles" whose mission was to "go out into ill the world." To-day we find hundreds of leagues, including major and minor, with their thousands of clubs and devotees that cannot be counted. As in England, so too in Scotland, Ireland, and Wales; the League system (so beautifully simple to follow, with its two points for a win and one point for a draw) sprang up, grew and spread over the country until to-day the "League method” is absolutely universal.  Fortunately for the game and all concerned, it has been wisely, even rigorously, governed. It has been kept wondrously "clean," both on the field and behind the scenes. "Squaring, or the buying and selling of a match in regard to the result, has been almost unknown. Isolated cases there have been (and probably will be again), but so few and far between as to be practically negligible. And no wonder, for woe betide the player or official caught and proved guilty of "tampering" in any shape or form.  But, on the whole, we owe our legislators, managers, officials, players, aye, even the game's legion of followers, is wonderful tribute for keeping Soccer so phenomenally straight and above board.  Right down the years our football heads have laid themselves out to guard, and zealously guard, our greatest of all winter pastimes, and preserve its best interests; and the lead thus set has been equally courageously and sportingly copied by our clubs and players.  This being so, the prospect before us cannot be other than roseate. Some have declared that the game has gone back a bit. This, however, we refuse to believe. Rather would we say that its high-water mark has by no means yet been reached, and that there will stillhe added development in the way of general interest, equipment, and grounds ; aye, even an increase in playing skill and the true competitive spirit.  In conclusion, may we mention a few of the "goal-posts" reached and passed in regard to football's development since Soccer rolled on to become "the people game." Perpend:- 
1874-Shinguards introduced. 
1878.—Referee's whistle first used. 
1882.—Advent of the two-handed throw-in. 
1883.-Cup first strayed into the provinces. 
1891. --- Goal nets first used, and penalty kick introduced. 
1892. League's Second Division formed. 
1901.—Maximum wage rule came into force. 
1911.—Death of Mr. W. McGregor. 
1911.-Central League formed. 
1916.-“Infliction of the entertainment tax.
1923. First Wembley Cup final. 
1925.—New offside law. 
1927—Cup taken out of England for the first time—by Cardiff City. 
1928.—First £10,000 transfer fee, and King and Queen at find Cup final. 

JG WATSON TRANSFERRED TO COVENTRY CITY
October 5, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
JG Watson, an out-side reserve of Everton who has twice played for the senior side, has been transferred to Coventry City. He is one of the players of the same name who joined Everton's from Blyth Spartan in 1933 and has proved a useful forward. He played for the England schoolboys against Scotland. Watson had remarkable experience of playing for Everton''A'' and Everton reserves and Everton's first team on three successive Saturday. The first team game was against Middlesbrough.

EVERTON HOME RECORD AT STAKE.
October 5, 1934. Evening Express.
Victory Route Against Chelsea.
Far-Flung Wing Pass.
By the Pilot.
Everton stake their 100per cent home record against Chelsea at Goodison Park tomorrow. The Walton club this season have took all the points at stake at home and have scored 11 goals against four by beating Huddersfield, Leicester, Liverpool and Preston North End. Let me say at once that Everton should preserve they record tomorrow against Chelsea. Chelsea have not picked up a single point in away from home, and it is fact have secured only four points from early matches played. In my opinion everything depends in the Everton forward.
Inside Forward Problem.
The trouble is at inside forward, where there is far too much intricacy and sufficient snap. Four players have figured in the two inside forward positions for Everton, this season –White, Cunliffe, Stevenson and Dunn. These four players have scored only two goals among them. The two were secured by Cunliffe in the match with Huddersfield. Now they definitely is not good enough. Too much has been expected of Dean and the wingers in the scoring apartment. If the inside forwards –Stevenson and Cunliffe –will shoulder their share of the shooting part of football against Chelsea then the Londoners should be well beaten. Another victory route lies in the exploitation of the far-flung pass to the opposite wing. This move has not been included in Everton's repertoire this season as much as it used to be. With such lively, sharp-shooting wingers as Leyfield and Stein, who are every ready to cut in on goal and level a drive the quick sweeping pass out of either flank is sure to show a profit. Chelsea will have the assistance of their latest capture Spence, the outside right from Barnsley. He takes the place of Oakton but otherwise the team is that which accounted for Grimsby Town at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Everton: - Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Stein. Chelsea; Woodley; Barbour, McAulay, Allum, Craig, Hutchinson; Spence, Gregg, Mills, Gibson, Horton.

LONDON STARS AT EVERTON
Liverpool Echo - Friday 05 October 1934
Bee’s Notes
Chelsea are on view at Goodison Park. No one can size them; no one can say what they will do next game. They have a Gallacher on their list and ready for transfer if the price be right. They have lost their good companion Priestley to an Irish school, and have nothing to salve their big outlay of a year earlier. On the field they look good; off the field the name is looked upon as a star name; but in actuality they play nice football without result.  They will show their best at Everton’s ground, be sure of that, because they feel they can go in for the tip-tap stuff without a feat of being k.o.’d.  It is just the sort of match where Chelsea produce their nicest, if not most successful.  Therefore, the game at Goodison Park should be of uncommon interest, because we know Britton returns to show his value as per the match v. Huddersfield, and we know quite well that Everton’s attack has not been convincing all season.  If Dean had not come back to some of his best form Everton’s leading line would have been taking a back seat. As it is Dean has revival them and almost kept from the line the criticism it had earned. Cunliffe’s return after sitting out the international match is welcomed.  It adds heights and life to the line, and a rest should have done him good because he takes a lot out of himself- sometimes needlessly, because a quick pass would save his legs and “get there just the same”-and having looked upon a great game he will have learned the wisdom of practical football.  Not that one wants to teach a player his business; nor yet tell Cunliffe, oh, so often, not to do too much work; it is simply that I believe in Cunliffe and fear he may go the easy of those who dribble on to the extent of beating themselves.  His pace and control are excellent till they are misapplied-which is generally at the end of tortuous run.  Once, not long since, Chelsea came down here and found all our forwards registering bull's-eyes; Chelsea, however, started to win last week against Grimsby, against whom Everton drew 0-0. Let that be a lesson to Everton, in case they imagine the game to-morrow is in the nature of a walk-over.  It will be good, class football and Chelsea will contest every inch to make their freedom from the bottom rungs of the ladder felt before Christmas.  As last week, I call upon the sportsmen of Everton to give to the uttermost in the Gresford Colliery Fund tomorrow. The collection is one feature; the appearance of the Gresferd Colliery Band is another feature of the game at Goodison. Give!   Mr. Will Barnes will have his men ready to accept your every offering.  Everton; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Stein. 

MR. J. WILLIAMS
Liverpool Echo-Friday 5, October 1934
Mr. J. Williams, of 34 Gwladys-Street, denies the statement that all tenants have accepted Everton’s offer of a sun of money and a ton of coal.  He says the offer has not been accepted, and although negotiations are still in progress no tenant has yet relinquished his tenancy. 

CHELSEA'S BID AT EVERTON.
October 6, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Chelsea are struggling hard to strike form that will allow the club to rise in the table and for that reason Everton may expect to oppose a side brimful of energy and the will to win. The Barnsley recruit, Spence, is likely to add speed to the attack. Spence is regarded as one of the fastest players in the country, so that the tussle with Thomson and Cook should be highly interesting Britton and Cunliffe return to the Everton team, which is therefore at full length and I believe they will add two points to their record. The kick off is at .15, and the teams are: - Everton: - Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Stein. Chelsea; Woodley; Barbour, McAulay, Allum, Craig, Hutchinson; Spence, Gregg, Mills, Gibson, Horton. A collection will be made on behalf of the Gresford Coliery Fund, and Mr. W. C. Cuff will broadcast an appeal.

CHELSEA CLOCK PUT BACK.
October 6, 1934. Liverpool Football Echo
Dean's Old-Time Form At Goodison
Tip-Top Goalkeeping
By Stork.
Everton's victory should have been for more convincing for they were particularly top dogs from start to finish. Tip top methods robbed them of many goals. Sagar and Woodley were in magnificent form.
Teams: - Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cresswell and Cook, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Stevenson and Stein, forwards. Chelsea: - Woodley, goal; Barber, and McAuley, backs; Allum, Craig and Hutchinson, half-backs; Spence, Cregg, Mills, Miller and Horton, forwards. Referee Mr. E. Pickston, Birmingham.
It was a wretched day, and this played havoc with the attendance, a point which was to be regretted because of the fact that a collection was made in aid of the Gresford Collery Fund. The players, referee and linesman stood to attention and observed a two-minute silence in respect to those who had lost their lives through this disaster. There was a drizzling rain and the difficulty of keeping a foothold was soon apparent for players found the ball skidding away from them, and to turn quickly to go in pursuit of it was almost an impossibility. Considering the conditions some of the football was of high quality, and the football was of high quality and but for a timely intervention by Cook, Mills would have had a clear cut path to goal. Leyfield ran close in and shot into the side netting just as he was charged over. The charge, to my mind seemed to be in the back, but there was no signal from the referee and no appeal for a penalty. Stevenson following a good run by Stein hard two shots blocked, and then Sagar, although conceding a corner, made the best save of the day thus far. Horton had got the better of Cresswell and his centre was met by Mills, who shot instantly. Sagar patting the ball down and then thumping it away round the upright. Not to be outdone in the saving business, Woodley made a magnificent save from Cunliffe who picked out Dean's back-header and flashed in a great drive. Woodley clutching the ball to his body as a safeguard against the ball going through his hands. At this point Everton were testing the Chelsea defence pretty severely Dean, from outside the line of the penalty box made a smashing left foot shot Woodley catching the ball, and safely disposing of it.
Ovation For Dean.
Chelsea gave away two free kicks and from the second one, Thomson narrowly missed the target. It was so close to a goal that Woodley thought it wise to play safety and edged the ball over his crossbar. Dean made one of his old-time headers, and although it missed the mark by the smallest of margin he received a great ovation for his effort. Sagar made the save of the match when he threw himself across his goal to turn asides a shot by Gregg. It was a shot, which deserved to score. That will tell you how great was Sagar's save. Two minutes after the half hour a fumble by Woodley gave Everton the lead. Gee had tried a long effort. Woodley got his hands to the ball but lost possession. Stevenson ran up to improve the shinning hour and subsequently the ball went across the goalmouth to Dean, and even he hit the upright before the ball landed safety in the net. Woodley made yet another good save off Cunliffe. At forty minutes a handling case against Craig brought Everton a second goal. Dean took the kick and netted, but because a Chelsea man had infringed the rules the kick had to be retaken. Dean again piloted the ball into the net. The referee had to speak to Hutchinson, the Chelsea half back, and later called Gee to book for carrying the ball away after the whistle had sounded for a free kick. It had been a half of classical goalkeeping.
Half-time Everton 2, Chelsea 0
Sagar in Two Minds.
Everton were definitely on top for the first twenty minutes of the second half. Yet it was Chelsea who took the goal. It was from one of their occasional breakaways that Mills burst through and catching Sagar in two minds. (Sagar came out and then decided to stop) he had a simple task in lodging the ball in the Everton net at 53 minutes. What was needed was the quick shot What Everton gave us was tip-tapping greatly overcome so that when finally the shot did arise the Chelsea defence had blocked Everton's passage to goal. There were times when three Everton men had taken shots only to find that a defender barred his way. This came about through Everton despising first time shots. Chelsea nearly equalised when Horton made a square pass right across goal and Spence a full-blooded drive which Sagar saved magnificently. Everton were without this half after their incessant attack for half an hour. Woodley made yet another good save from Stein Leyfield missing a fine chance when the ball came from the goalkeeper almost to his toe. Everton got their third goal through a Chelsea defender putting the ball beyond his own goalkeeper. Stein dragged the ball almost off the goal line and in his anxiety to cover his goalkeeper, McAuley rushed forward and instead of turning the ball away he deflected it into the own net.
Horton scores.
Chelsea were still full of fight, and a eighty-two minutes Horton scored the ball hitting the far post before finally settling in the back of the net. Leyfield missed a fourth goal by inches. Final Everton 3 Chelsea 2.

CENTRAL LEAGUE
Star Green 'un - Saturday 06 October 1934
KILLOSRBY HAT-TRICK IN UNITED WIN
PICKERING STANDS TEST
Sheffield United Res, entertained Everton Res, in the Central League at Bramall Lane this afternoon. The home team gave Pickering a test, following his injury, while K. W. Gilies an amateur centre-forward, made his first home appearance.  Everton had an international right-wing in Geldard and Dunn, and another international, Williams, at right back.  The team a were:  Sheffield United; Wilkes; Clarke and Wilkinson, Stacey, Holmes, and Goodison; Williams, Killourhy, K.W. Gillies, Pickering and J. Barker. Everton Reserves; Deighton; Williams, and Jones; Mercer, Clark, and Archer; Geldard, Dunn, Dickinson (A.), Higham, and Coulter. Referee; Mr. C.E. Barton (Nottingham). Everton kicked off before fully 3,000 spectators, and Geldard quickly inevidence with dash down the wing. He tricked Wilkinson neatly, but Dickinson could not get his pass under control.  After 19 minutes United took the lead. Pickering made opening for Gillies, but Deighton saved the amateur’s shot at the expense of a corner. Following the kick, taken Barker, the ball came out to WILLIAMS, who scored with a first time drive.  Gillies was showing any amount of dash, and following a miskick by Jones he rounded the back but just wide of the post as the goalkeeper came out.  United added to their lead after 30 minutes. From free kick on the left Wilkinson dropped the ball into the goal area, and KILLOURHY scored from close range. Five minutes later United, who were now showing good form, got third goal. Pickering and Gillies made the opening, and KILLOURHY beat Deighton all ends up.  Pickering was showing no signs of his injury, and he was doing a lot of good work in a quiet way. Half-time Sheffield United Reserves 3, Everton Res 0.
Everton kept play in United’s quarters for period, both wingers getting over useful centres, but Holmes who was playing well back, was a good defender. After ten minutes Coulter got away, and from his centre DICKINSON headed the ball past Wilkes. Both teams were playing well.  After Barker had called Deighton into action with a cross shot, Dickinson brought the best out of Wilkes, who turned over the bar a shot from close range.  A minute later the Everton centre-forward hit the underside of the bar with Wilkes beaten.  Gillies hurt his left knee, and had to go off for a few minutes; he resumed limping and went on the right wing. With ten minutes to go KILLOURHY, who was now playing centre forward, completed his hat trick with a great shot. Result; Sheffield United Reserves 4, Everton Reserves 1.

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 06 October 1934
By Louis T. Kelly

THE SALT OF THE SOCCER CROWD
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, October 6, 1934
You cannot miss this man if you are an Evertonian. Heis to be found in the same spot year after year—at the ground by the players' entrance—the sub-way; there you will always find "Spud," whose other name need not be mentioned because it follow, on automatically.  There are spectators and spectators.  Some are foul-minded; some are foul-mouthed.  Some are "daft" over their team; it is their obsession.  Others are loyalty to the core and cannot bear the thought of defeat.  Spud, standing by the subway, will always make a cheery bow to the prose-box at half-time. He relieves his anxieties that way-unless it be he remembers he once sold me a dog—oh! Ever so long ago, I think it was 1903. She wasn't one of those half a dog long and two dogs wide: she was none other than "Zel," and she was not as well behaved as her seller.  Spud has often been "sold" by his favourite team, but he takes his hiding with rare sportsmanship and in the same manner he looks upon the loans he has made to professional footballers in their prime with the same calm—but perhaps a little venom creeps into his make-up when he remembers the spendthrifts and wonders why they pick on him.  Of course, the truth is Spud is too kind, and they know it only too well. Everton has known Spud's interest for 40 years. When the team leaves the local station on Fridays, you can bet on Spud being there to wish the team good fortune.  And at the matches, wet or fine, there is the quiet figure of his wife at his side.  These are the reg'lar devotees not here to-day and absent to-morrow; they never aspire to shareholders' seats or grand stands.  They take up their grand stand at the sub-way and follow the game loyally and with a good deal of sense, too.  We could do with more of 'em. 

PRESCOT CABLES V EVERTON
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 06 October 1934
Pennington scored for Prescot after fifteen minutes. Everton were awarded a penalty, but Griffiths shot wide. Stratton in the home goal, saved well from, Webster and Benson. Half-time; Prescot Cables 1, Everton A 0. 

THE SPORTS LOG.
October 6, 1934. Evening Express, Football Edition.
By the Pilot.
Billy Dean, Everton's international centre forward and captain, relates a remarkable circumstance in regard to modern referees. After the match at Wolverhampton, I ask him why he had spoken to the referee when running forward to worry Wildman, who was taking a goal kick. “The referee said that I had to stand outside the penalty area” explained dean. “I told him he was wrong, but he would not believe me. “It's not the first time referee's have told me to stand outside the penalty area when the opposing side are taking a goal kick, It's surprising. “ It was a surprise to me, too a forward is allowed to approach with ten yards of the ball when a goal kick is being taken. That means he can go two yards inside the penalty area and still be on legitimate ground. Some referees are apparently, labouring under the mistaken impression that the penalty area line is ten yards from the goal line. As a matter of fact, it is 12 yards.
Davies For Transfer?
Exeter City are quite willing to enter into negotiations for the transfer of Arthur Davies, the Wallasey born goalkeeper who went to Devon from Everton. There is no hitch in the relations between Davies and the City. Davies likes Exeter and Exeter likes Davies. Arthur, however, has had to take second place to Chesters, the former Manchester United goalkeeper, and both he and the club feel he is far too good a goalkeeper to be kept playing in Southern league and Western League football. The officials of the club said to me that they would not refuse any reasonable offer for Davies. Davies told me during the summer months' that he was anxious to move to a club in a higher sphere. Here is a fine goalkeeper for any club. During his stay with Exeter he has earned the reputation of being the outstanding goalkeepeer in the Third Division. While he was with Everton he won a First Division championship medal and was “capped” by the Football League. The formation given exclusively in The Sports Log that Everton were likely to make an important forward signing looks like bearing fruit. Mr. T. H. McIntosh, the secretary, was away in Scotland during the week and attended the inter-League match between the Scottish League and the Irish league. No doubt he ran an eye over “Boy” Martin, The Belfast Celtic centre forward, whom Everton watched several times last season' without being in the least impressed. My opinion is that, despite other reports, Everton have someone else in mind; I believe Mr. McIntosh merely “checked up” on Martin. Remember that Martin is a centre forward and Everton's pressing need is an inside forward. The Blues have their man “spotted” all right and we may have some definite news next week after the directors have discussed matters at the weekly meeting on Tuesday.

SHEEF.U RES V. EVERTON RES.
October 6 1934. Evening Express, Football Edition.
There were 30,000 spectators at this match. Everton were the first to make headway, Geldard and Dunn combining well. After a short spell of attacking by Sheffield Coulter received on the line, beating Stacey and Clarke. His centre went astray, however, Dickinson being just too late. After 19 minutes Sheffield took the lead. Pickering gave a pass to Williams, who scored with a cross shot. Everton continued to hold their own, Jillourty scored the same player adding a third six minutes later. Everton were by no means outplayed. Geldard and Dunn were a source of trouble to the United defenders, and came near to scoring just before the interval. Half-time Sheffield United Res 3 Everton Res 0.

WING PROBLEM SOLVED
Weekly Dispatch (London) - Sunday 07 October 1934
 SPENCE DOES WELL FOR CHELSEA 
A HARD GAME 
EVERTON 3 CHELSEA 2
By Thomas Moult
CHEERING news for Chelsea! Out of the depression which continued at Goodison Park, where Everton beat them rather more easily than the score suggests, a new bright hope flashed plain.  One of the wing problems that have worried the Stamford Bridge club all too long looks like being solved at last. Spence, of Barnsley, who figured as Chelsea's outside right for the first time, showed such genuine ability that he will certainly play his part in Chelsea’s salvation once his wingpartner—not to speak of the others on the side—remembers that he is not intended to serve by merely standing and waiting. True, he missed scoring a goal late in the game when the chance seemed golden, so did quite a lot of more famous forwards, including Dean, of Everton: moreover, he would have been among the scorers in other instances except that the opposing goalkeeper was the brilliant Sagar.  By comparison with the other Chelsea wing that of Spence onto Gregg was a success.  Of course Everton ought to have made the game safe for themselves long before that.  As a matter of fact they led by two goals to nothing at half-time and the Chelsea goal had narrowly escaped on half a dozen occasions which ought to have been crowned with far debatable successes than those which actually rewarded them.  The first followed a free kick against Craig after thirty-five minutes, and Gee's kick from thirty yards out was fumbled by Woodley.  Leyfield pounced on the mishandled ball and touched across to Dean whose task was easy. Three minutes later Barber handled, more accidentally than otherwise,and Dian scored again from the penalty kick, which was taken twice because an Everton forward stepped over the line. 
CLEVER MILLS 
Eight minutes after the change-over, a downfield kick by Hutcheson left Mills free, and he avoided Cresswell cleverly and beat Sagar with a cool drive. The linesman waved for off-side, but the referee would have none of it.  This goal brought back life and enthusiasm to the game, and although Chelsea had many more escapes they were always hot on the Everton trail.  But they won no smile from fortune, and after thirty-two minutes Stein dribbled to the dead line—many thought he went over it -and centred, for MacAulay to turn the ball into the Chelsea net when he might have left it to Woodley, who was covering it. Still Chelsea did not say die, and with six minutes to go Horton volleyed through off the far post. All this suggests that Everton's defence was faulty.  Had Cresswell been fully engaged in his own corner the weaknesses of Cook and Thomson might have been serious. But Dean's new policy of pasting back to has inside forwards—a mistaken one, because neither Cunliffe nor Stevenson excel in shooting—prevents them from giving the halves the support they need nowadays.  Everton; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Stein. Chelsea;-Woodley; Barber, McAulay; Allum, Craig, Hutchinson; Spence, Gregg, Mills, Miller, Horton.

EVERTON 3 CHELSEA 2
October 8, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Everton's Narrow Margin.
Forwards Who Failed to Shoot First Time.
Chelsea Let off Lightly
By “Stork.”
Chelsea forced Everton to a goal at Goodison park on Saturday, a very creditable performance when seen in cold print, but those who were present at the match know only too well that the score 3-2, does in no way tell of Everton's superiority. Everton fiddled and fuddled with chances which in the normal course of events would have been accepted soly too willingly. So many chances were missed that the crowd became restive. They saw an Everton capable of carrying the ball into the required area, then bandied about in a tantalising manner, tantalising because it played into the hands of the opposition defence. Tip tap methods are easily defeated by a set of defenders who know their job; defenders who will go in quickly and clear first time. It was a day on which shooting should have been the golden rule for the wet ball was difficult to hold by the goalkeepers. Woodley demonstrated how the ball could be the hand, whom he let slip a long free kick by Gee an error, which culminated in a goal to Dean. The lesson was not taken in by the Everton forwards, who swept the ball from man to man only to find at last that a Chelsea player would nip in and ruin the ineffective by play. There were people present who voted the game dull and uninteresting, I cannot link up with them in that line of thought, for I saw a lot of good high class combination, dribbling and scheming, with the one thing lacking –the first time drive at goal.
Goalkeepers' Shine.
What I am about to say will read strange in view of my previous statement, but it is nevertheless true. Both goalkeepers brought off several brilliant saves. It would be difficult to say who brought off the best save of the game. Both Sagar and Woodley made some magnificent clearances, but the one save of Sagar's stands out in bold relief. It was not a point blank shot, but one of those which goalkeepers would rather the other fellow save –the ball going away all the time. They are the most difficult shots of all, Sagar leapt yards to get to Gregg's drive and then made the catch of the season. Woodley had one or two of a similar nature, but the pull on the ball was not quite so great. Half an hour had gone, and despite Everton's prolonged pressure no goals were marked up to their credit, but Woodley's fumble of the ball enabled Dean to open the day's account, but it was a near thing even then, for the ball shaved the upright before it finally settled into the net. Then came a penalty award. Dean took the kick and slammed the ball behind Woodley as express speed, but owing to a Chelsea man running forward too soon the kick had to be retaken, it was fortunate that dean netted the second time, for it would have been an injustice had he not done so. A two goal lead seemed sufficient to give Everton victory, for Chelsea had not suggested that they would score many goals, but although penned in their own half for fully 20 minutes a solitary breakaway produced a goal. Sagar erred this time, for had he gone right out instead of half going out and then stopping to challenge Mills, I think he would have foiled the Chelsea centre-forward, who was thankful of the offering made him. An equaliser then prevented by Sagar who cut out a great drive by Spence the former Barnsley winger. Everton were realization that their hold on the game was not secure but their second goal had a fluky tang about it. Stein scooped the ball off the goal line, and Woodley to be awaiting it arrival, when MuAuley dashed across and the ball flew high into the net off his rain-sodden boot. That goal appeared to put the seal on it from a Chelsea point of view, but five minutes from the end Horton defeated Sagar with a ball which bumped up against the upright on its way to the back of the net. Everton had won but they flattered their opponents by missing many goal-scoring chances.
Dean's Skill.
Dean was a clever leader, but under his inside forwards realise that the value of keeping in touch with him ready for those back and glancing headers, many goals will go by the board. Cunliffe snapped up two such opportunities and Woodley knew all about it, for Cunliffe's shooting was deadlier than heretofore. He kept the ball low. He must however remember that there are others on the field of play besides himself. Stevenson was clever to a degree, and the Everton half-back line was usually good enough to stop the Chelsea attack. Thomson has never played better than this season. His passing was a sheer delight. Chelsea are not a good side. Spence has promise. He did not get a lot of chances, but what he did was well done. Mills a big strapping leader, would be dangerous against a centre-half who was inclined to give him any rope, while Gregg was a clever schemer. The defence was stubborn rather than classical. Teams: - Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cresswell and Cook, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Stevenson and Stein, forwards. Chelsea: - Woodley, goal; Barber, and McAuley, backs; Allum, Craig and Hutchinson, half-backs; Spence, Cregg, Mills, Miller and Horton, forwards. Referee Mr. E. Pickston, Birmingham.

SHEFFIELD UNITED RESERVES 4 EVERTON RESERVES 1
October 8. 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central League (Game 8)
The game at Sheffield was well contested and except in the vital matter of goals Everton played much useful football, and both Geldard and Coulter, the extreme wingers, got over some good centres, but Holmes defended well for Sheffield. Deighton made some good saves and had little chance with the goals Killourhy completing the hat-trick and Williams getting the other while Dickinson scored the visitors only goal. Everton: - Deighton goal; Williams and Jones, backs; Mercer, Clark (captain) and Archer half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dickinson, Higham and Coulter, forwards.
Prescot Cables 2 Everton “A” 2
Liverpool County Combination.
At Prescot. A draw was a fitting result. Pennington who was tried as centre-forward led the Cables attack cleverly, and scored an excellent goal after 15 minutes. Griffiths for Everton, failed to convert a penalty, but early in the second half the centre half equalised when Stratton failed to hold a hard drive taken from a free kick. O'Reilly scored Everton's second gaol. The Cables immediately equalised when a shot from Pennington was deflected by Lambert through his own goal.

DEAN CONTINUES TO GIVE OF HIS BEST
Liverpool Echo-Monday, October 8 1934
By Stork
OVER-ELABORATION 
Looking at the bare score sheet Everton would appear to have had a narrow squeak against Chelsea, whereas in point of fact they had an easy task.  The narrowness of their victory was due to their own methods and not to any greatness on the part of the Pensioners.  For 75 per cent, of the game they were the superior force; they were clustered round the Chelsea goal more often than not, but having got to within striking quarter they would persist in flippancies, the ball being passed and passed again when all that was needed was the first time shot. It was aggravating to see the ball bobbing about in the Chelsea penalty area, yet few real shots were levelled at Woodley. Remember, it was a day for quick shooting for the ball was rain drenched and difficult to handle, and shooting should have been the golden rule.  The value of it was made manifest when Gee, from long range, planted the ball forward. It did not look dangerous ball, but Woodley allowed it to slither from his grasp, and that brought about Dean's opening goal. His second was from the penalty spot. This had to be taken a second time, and it was well that Dean again found the net, for it, was a Chelsea man who caused the penalty to be retaken. It would have been a "crime" if Dean had mis-fired, for it would have been a case of the innocent party suffering for the guilty. The third goal also savoured of luck, for Woodle would most certainly have collected Stein's centre had not McAuley dashed up and turned the ball into his own net. The ball skidded off his muddy boot into the top of the net. 
FINE GOALKEEPING 
At the interval the game appeared to be in the safe keeping of Everton, for Chelsea's forwards had not promised they would score goals, but a quick dash down the field after a prolonged spell of defensive play brought them a goal.  Sagar ran out to close up Mill's shooting space; changed his mind and stopped short, so that Mills was able to go on and score. That was the one error in the Everton 'keeper's display. If he had carried on with his original intention I feel sure he would have foiled Mills.  Almost at the end of the game Horton reduced Everton's lead to a solitary goal.  Despite my complaint about the lack of shooting what I am about to say will read like an Irishism. Both goalkeepers brought off magnificent saves. It was difficult to say whether Sagar or Woodley was responsible for the best save of the match, tut to my mind Sagar's leap and catch of Gregg's shot, which was going away from him, was the greatest bit of goalkeeping of the day.  Many people I met en route to town after the match voted the game as dull and uninteresting. I could not agree, for I saw a lot in the game which was distinctly pleasing. It was not a hectic game in which one was forced to spring to the feet out of sheer excitement, but there was a deal of subtle footwork, combination, and scheming. Thomson's passing was joyous, Dean's heading a delight, and Stevenson's intricate dribbling a sight to behold. All these no doubt lost their appeal, for the crowd sighed for shots and goals.  How often is the science game passed over with the arrival of a goal which may have been produced in a most simple manner. Goals I know are the very salt of the game, but for me goals are not the start all and end all of football.  Everton should have won this game hands down, and would have done so if they had not kept rigidly to the short passing game.

MORE SNAP IN SHOOTING NEEDED.
October 9 1934. Evening Express.
Everton's Error Against Chelsea.
Triumph of Dean.
By the Watchers.
Everton cannot afford to look “gift horse” in the mouth if the League leaders are to be overhauled. They missed good chances against Chelsea. Further they will have to shooter better and more often than they did against the “Pensioners.” True, Chelsea were defeated, but the main credit for the victory can be claimed by Dean. The Everton leader was in fine form and it is just as well that he was for his colleagues hardly ever looked like scorers. The greasy ball was difficulty to control, but that fact alone could not be held responsible for the casualness of some of the play. However, Everton were always the superior side. Dean was the mainspring of the Blues' attack, and with better support might have recorded a hat-trick. Cunliffe and Stevenson shone individually, but neither Leyfield nor Stein produced their usual form.
Sagar's Anticipation.
Apart from the fact that gee allowed Mills too much room in which to work the Blues' intermediate line did well and were rarely in difficulties with the Chelsea attack. The defence was sound without being brilliant, but special mention must be made to Sagar, whose anticipation was well nigh perfect. Two first half goals by Dean put Everton in what everyone imagined to be a perfectly safe position, but a splendid second half rally by Chelsea put a different complexion on affairs. When Mills scored the game livened up considerably, but McAurley put through his own goal before Horton netted Chelsea's second and final goal. Mills was the pick of the Chelsea attack, but not a great deal was seen of Spence, their Barnsley “capture.”

NEWS OF TRANSFERS
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 09 October 1934
EVERTON’S CUP-TIE V MANCHESTER CITY TO-MORROW
Bee’s Notes
Transfer news is rife. Big things are in prospect. Any day the boom may burst upon the public.  Here are some live lines concerning players and one in particular watched carefully by Everton-
I heard this week that Everton were greatly taken with Martin, of Belfast Celtics.  If they don't take him they will have a job getting a centre in Scotland.  O'Donnell is erratic. The best up here is Wilson, of Hamilton, but the club don't want to part and have placed a prohibitive offer before Manchester City, who want to buy him. Other good centres in Scotland are:-Conner, Airdrie, and McGibbon, Ayr, but I don't like recommending little uns for England.  Aberdeen have a star in Moore, the Irishman. He doesn't make his place in the team. There must be something wrong, but I haven't the inside story of it. 
Everton followed Martin, the soldier boy, for some time last season, and when he played for the Irish League against the English League at Preston they lost the love they had. However, it has been resumed, presuming the following statement from a Scottish critic is correct: — Every big club in need of a centre forward will be on Martin's track now. I expect hit will land in England. That wonderful goal he scored has net everybody talking. The prophecy of a prominent Lancashire man at Firhill that the Belfast Celtic leader will not he much longer in Ireland may be fulfilled any day. When Martin made such a sensational International debut at Parkhead last year, Everton were reported to be one of the many clubs who made a bid for his transfer. I believe £4,000 was the modest appraisement of his value then. The boy bugler of the Royal Ulster Rifles left the Army when he was 18 years old. He was barely twenty when he scored twice against Scotland to give Ireland her third win on Scottish soil.  In his first season with the Belfast Celtic. Martin score sixty goals.  Last year he was not so much in the limelight.  The lamp is on him again, and Everton are once more interested.  Mr. Tom McIntosh, the Everton secretary, took a second fancy to Martin at Firhill. The dazzling young Irishman has added about a stone to his weight since his first appearance in Glasgow.
EVERTON BRING US MANCHESTER CITY
 It is possible to see Manchester City, who challenge Arsenal for stylish football these days. They are at Goodison Park to-morrow, thanks to the draw made by Everton in the Lancashire Senior Cup at Maine-road a week or so ago. These Lancashire Cup-ties have become Saturday affairs, and Central League teams are the order. Oddly enough, I was travelling op Sheffield way on Saturday last with Mr. Manager Wilfrid Wild, of Manchester City, and the former Liverpool manager, Mr. Davie Ashworth, nowadays a scout for Blackpool, and talk with Mr. Wild turned on the question of the style of Glasgow Rangers and Manchester City, which game I saw and which game was a sheer delight to everyone. I wish Liverpool would get Rangers down here as an educational process. Players present at the Maine-road ground vowed that it was worth paying to watch Rangers—that is the highest tribute the supposed scrounger could pay any fellow-professional!  Mr. Wild was going away to try to unearth a diamond from some local neighbourhood. He said, "Our greatest trouble is not to-day, it is the future. We have now to build so that we can keep our spectators to the high standard we have set in the last three years. And it is to the reserve side I must look for any vacancies that may arise through injury or illness." I quoted the case of Heale, whom Everton watched, and he told me this leggy lad had improved every week; his brain is too quick for his feet at the moment, but he is sure to come on when he has flattened out a bit. He is like Bushy, the natural all-rounder, good at cricket or football. Other reserves like Pickering are said to be of tip-top standard, so that to-morrow's game at Goodison Park, at 3.15, will show us not only the true state of affairs from an Everton Reserves' standpoint, but also the future possibilities of Manchester City.  It will be a very interesting game. 

EVERTON'S CUP TIE TODAY
October 10, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton and Manchester City replay their second-round Lancashire Cup-tie at Goodison Park today. The teams are evenly matched as they shared two goals in the last game, and a good exposition is expected this afternoon. Everton will be represented by; Deighton; Jackson, Jones; Mercer, Clark, Archer; Geldard Bentham, A. Dickinson, Higham, Coulter.
To Meet Aston Villa.
Everton and Aston Villa renew their rivalry once more at Aston on Saturday. The Villa these days are going through the team-building process, but they usually play at their best, when opposed to Everton, and another great game may be looked for on Saturday. The Goodison Park team will be the same as that which defeated Chelsea namely; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Stein. The collection at Goodison Park on Saturday for the Gresford Colliery Disaster Fun realized £74 15s. The Everton directors considered this a splendid effort in view of the small attendance at the match. They have, however, agreed to double the amount.
Rhyl Schoolboy for Everton.
Everton have arranged to sign on amateur forms Norman Jenkins, a sixteen year old Rhyl boy, who has played for Abergele Country school and Old Cowyn Urdd, winners last season of the Urdd National Cup. Jenkins, who is still at school is a son of the former Stoke City player, and is an inside forward.

EVERTON RES, WIPE OUT TWO GOALS’ LEAD
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 10 October 1934
By Bees
Everton; Deighton; Jackson, Jones; Mercer, Clark, Archie; Geldard, Bentham, Dickinson, Higham, Coulter. Manchester City; Heath; Cann, F. Corbett; Percival, Shadwell. Curley; Coulston, Owen, Fletcher, McDonough, Wright.
Everton Res, and Manchester City Res, replayed their Lancashire Senior Cup-tie at Goodison Park to-day. Rain made the ground heavy and uncertain, and the crowd small, but the spectators had plenty to enthuse about and much to comment upon.  Fletcher scored an excellent goal for Manchester in one minute, and Wright increased the lead with a neat goal. The same side netted again, and in the eyes of the referee (Mr. Brown, of Blackburn) it was a good goal, until an insistent linesman forced a conference, and there followed an offside kick.  City were impressive in this period, but eventually Everton stung them, Geldard being fouled and Coulter scoring with a penalty kick for an offence which seemed outside the box, as the divot marks plainly showed.  Coulter placed the penalty kick rather than attempt a forceful drive. Gelderd, in spite of rather severe handling on the part of the defence, eluded Corbett and company many times, and from one of the winger's centres Dickinson headed an excellent goal.  Half-time :—Everton Res. 2, Manchester City Res. 2.  Coulter scored, and took the lead soon after the second half started. 

EVERTON RESERVES 5 MANCHESTER CITY RESERVES 2
October 11, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury.
Lancashire Senior Cup Second Round Replay
Everton Win Cup Relay.
Coulter's Three Goals.
By “Bee.”
Everton Reserves, having made a draw at Manchester City's ground in the Lancashire Senior Cup proceed to win the return game 5-2, after being led by two quick goals. It was a good performance to recover and win by a capital margin after being surprised twice by snap, but nevertheless, good goals by Fletcher and Wright. Manchester City had two contrasted halves, the first being good, the second moderate, under the stress of Everton's persistent attack. The home team won because of the excellence of their wing pair Coulter being in dazzling form in the second half, and Geldard playing uniformly well throughout the game. Coulter got three goals, and the only fault to be found with anyone of them arose when he got his first point from a penalty kick, which seemed to be outside the line. He placed the ball neatly and sure, wide of the goalkeeper's left hand, which shows the confidence and the coolness of the Irish player when he is in his best mood. Geldard suffered a number of severe tackles by the Manchester City defenders but played on in fine spirit to the finish, and only once when he missed a “sitter” was he at fault.
A Busy Worker.
Higham was a busy worker, but not so successful as usual a remark that applies with equal force to Bentham at centre-forward the amateur Dickinson, showed quite a nice appreciation of centre forward uses, and gained two goals, but the whole line had to thank their centre-half, for Clark, until injured in his thigh, proved a great stumbling block to the swift-moving Manchester forwards and behind him Jackson and Jones, two locals were powerful supports with fine length clearances and sound judgement. The game was a vast improvement upon the old-time style of first team players lazying through a Lancashire Cup-tie. The enthusiasm and interest was sustained although the game petered out at the finish though Manchester City being overrun, and in a lesser degree through the continual solo on the part of the referee. Manchester's City best were Coulston, at outside-right. Curley left-back and Percival at right half. Heath was not to blame for the goals, and his saves of stinging drives from both Everton wingers touched a high mark . Teams: - Everton: - Deighton, goal; Jackson and Jones backs; Mercer, Clark, and Archer, half-backs; Geldard, Bentham, Dickinson, Higham, Coulter forwards. Manchester City: - Heath, goal; Cann and F. Corbett backs; Percival, Shadwell, and Curley, half-backs; Coulston, Owen, Fletcher, McDougall, and Wright, forwards.

THE SPORTS LOG
October 11 1934. Evening Express.
By the Pilot.
There is tremendous satisfaction in the Everton camp that at last matters are going forward in the new grandstand scheme. Many meeting have been held with the board about the houses at the bottom of Goodison Park, and the club has compensated them good inducements to seek new accommodation. Many tenants have accepted, and there is not the slightest doubt by the season 1935-36 dawns a new Goodison Park will be able to claim four double Decker's stands which will all be seating accommodation. This will hold the distinction of the only club in the country to have double stands on each side of the ground and certainly they will be able to claim the finest enclosure among the Football League clubs.
A. Dickinson.
Folk were impressed with young Dickinson Everton's amateur centre-forward, who scored two of the Blues' five goals, by which they beat Manchester City and qualified to meet Oldham Athletic in the third round of the Lancashire Senior Cup. I was. Dickinson who is only 20 and hails from Saltney Ferry, did not open out too well, but once he had settled down, revealed nice ideas, moved thoughtful, was keen to see an opening yet was absolutely unselfish. He has plenty to learn, but strikes me as a really good proposition. The form of the Everton wingers –Geldard and Coulter –was encouraging and I did admire the fine work of Clark, at centre half, and the young backs, Jackson and Jones. Coulter helped himself to three goals, and the manner in which he scored his penalty was an object lesson.

EVERTON A TEAM
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 11 October 1934
Everton A team v. Northern Nomads at Aintree, kick-off 3.15, is King; Allen, Morris; Lambert, Griffiths, Watson; O’Reilly, Bentham, Webster, Hannon, and Coates. 

ASTON VILLA’S VITAL CHANGES FOR EVERTON GAME
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 11 October 1934
Aston Villa have made vital alterations for their game at home v. Everton. They leave out Simpson and Watkin, and make Houghton an outside right again, Cunliffe reappearing at outside left, Kingdom taking the half back position.  Aston Villa have had a curiously uneven season, and the signing of Allen was the peg upon which the critics hung many arguments regarding fancy fees and third back principles. Last week's defeat from Grimsby has caused the Villa to change their limpid attack, and as Houghton can play as well on the right flank as the left, Cunliffe is drafted to his former place. The team teams:—  Norton Beeson, Blair Gardner, Allen, Kingdon; Houghton, Beresford,  Waring. Astley, and Cunliffe.

EVERTON SEEK FIRST AWAY WIN.
October 12 1934. Evening Express.
By the Pilot.
Everton go to Aston Villa in search of their first away win of the season. In four away games so far they have picked up only two points. On form Everton should escape defeat at Villa Park. They drew with Grimsby at Blundell Park, but last Saturday the Villa crashed there 5-1. It is at home, however, that the Middlanders are putting up their best performances. They have won three games there and drawn one –against Sunderland. By no stretch of imagination can it be said that the Villa are a brilliant combination. They have the players, it is true, but despite individual brilliance there has been a lack of combined skill. Everton's defence ranks as one of the best in the First Division, and there is constructive and defensive skill in the middle line. The only Everton doubt is at forward. The inside men, Stevenson and Cunliffe would do well to adopt the long-passing game scoring that the short, intricate fare has not brought much grist to the mill. Further, I hope they will follow the Dean example and take a hand in the shooting game. That is essential to Everton's success. Everton make no changes, but the Villa bring back Cunliffe and Kingdon vice Watkin and Simpson. The home side will have two Merseyside products on view –“ Pongo “ Wareing, formerly of Tranmere Rovers, and Tom Gardiner, the ex-Liverpool half-back. Everton; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Stein. Aston Villa; Morton; Beeson, Blair; Gardiner, Allen, Kingdon; Roughton, Beresford, Waring, Astley, Cunliffe.
• Central league Match at Goodison Park, Tomorrow (Saturday) Everton v. Aston Villa. Kick-off 3.15. Admission 6d, Boys 3d; Stands extra (including tax).

EVERTON WILL FIND VILLA RAVENOUS
Liverpool Echo - Friday 12 October 1934
Bee’s Notes
VILLA'S HOMECOMING
I remember the time when the Villa's coming home led to Harry Hampton being cabbed, not chaired. They took the horses out of the cab and formed the human drag to town. To-lay Villa have two centres or more-both clever and famous. One a Tranmere centre named Waring, the other Astley, both of whom might easily have landed at Anfield.  I was asked by the Liverpool club two plus ago to dig into the question of Waring coming to Anfield; and I know Astley was named for Liverpool's books before he left Charlton, but he was looked upon as a bit too frail, which was apity, because he happens to be ideally built. Yet Villa are having a sorry passage, and the signing of Allen, of Portsmouth, has led to a lot of confused criticism in which Manager Jimmy McMullan refuses to be drawn, wise fellow! Everton know quite well that when Dean and Waring are in opposition camps in a game the effect is electrical. Indeed all meetings between Villa and Everton are of a special quality; remember the last gasp of the late season when Goodison had a royal treat for a winding-up game. I expect Villa will rise to great heights to-morrow and go to Aston to see for myself what happens. Everton have been unchanged (save for internationals) to the point that the players have got into each other's modes and manners, and an unchanged  side—see Manchester City and Sunderland—is  half the battle in the matter of confidence. So Everton have a great chance to surprise the football world, and Aston in particular, if their attack keeps an even keel against a defence rather tainted through insecure methods  and dash; even the goalkeeper (Morton) seems to be faltering'. Everton have every incentive to take one more point away from home: in fact they have been very good in their journeys, except in the last Midland visit, when Wolves beat them after an hour of even football.  Everton; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Stein. 

EVERTON PLAY LIKE WINNERS.
October 13, 1934. Evening Express Football Edition.
But Have To Be Content With A Draw.
Dean Fails With Penalty Kick.
By the Pilot.
Everton should have won at Villa Park. They played the superior football and their passing was a delight. Dean's goal in the first minute was a beauty, but, oh! That penalty kick. Walter Abbott, the Everton 1906 Final player, was among the spectators at Villa Park, where the Blues in search of their first away victory opposed Aston Villa. Everton were unchanged and Villa played Cunliffe and Kingdon. Teams: - Aston Villa: - Morton, goal; Beeson, and Blair, backs; Gardiner, Allen, and Kingdon, half-backs; Houghton, Beresford, Waring, Astley and Cunliffe, forwards. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cresswell and Cook, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Stevenson and Stein forwards. Referee Mr. W. F. West (Nottingham Kent). Gardiner, the Bootle boy was anxious to show his Merseyside friends how it should be done and he paved the way for Houghton to send over a dangerous ball. Cresswell could not reach it, and with Waring outdistanced Cunliffe tried to breast it through, but Sagar was there with a safe field. In a minute Dean had given Everton the lead with a header which only a Dean could provide. From a throw -in on the left Stein broke away and levelled a centre just beyond the penalty spot. Dean took in the entire situation, and headed the ball with his forehead right into the corner of the net, the one place which gave Morton no chance. The Villa fought back well, Sagar pulling down a centre from Houghton and Astley banging a beauty inches wide of the post. Dean put in some good heading to provide Stein with a half chance. The shot was deflected for the first corner. Thomson banged a ball into the goalmouth, and with Dean holding off the opposition Leyfield crashed a shot straight at the advancing Morton.
Everton in Form.
Every time Everton got going, and this was often, they looked like a goal, and now when Britton lobbed to the goalmouth Dean's back header enabled Stein to fire across goal and just miss the far post. The Blues were playing excellent football. Too quick and accurate for the Villa. Astley got a second chance off the rebound and when Cunliffe (A.) centred Waring missed the ball. Twice Sagar had to be alert to intercept dangerous cross, but it was Everton who dictated the tune. Dean, Britton, and Gee being excellent. The passing of the Blues was a sheer delight. Leyfield was brought down by Allen and from the free kick Dean forced Morton to save low down. Waring then got the better of Cresswell and Houghton had one shot turned down, while another skidded off Waring's foot. Dean nodded a Stein centre back for Stevenson to bang the ball at an open goal, but he aimed straight at Morton. Then a big thrill. Stein turned the ball along the ground and Cunliffe drove in at such a pace that the ball struck the foot of the post and rebounded straight across the goal and outside the other post. In 29 minutes Astley equalised for the Villa. A goal totally undeserved on the run of the play. Thomson made a wry pass and Waring fed Astley. The Welsh international sped the ball out to Cunliffe (A.), and ran into position for the return and hooked the ball into the net. Everton might have regained the lead when Thomson glided one down the middle, and on the floor, but Dean appeared to slip as he turned to shoot, and the ball went wide. Leyfield was showing speed and skill on the right, and now Morton had to dive out to clear one of low crashes, with Dean watching and waiting.
Half-time Aston Villa 1 Everton 1 .
Everton should have been ahead at the interval. They were the superior football combination, and offtimes played superb football. They had an escape on resuming, for Waring got a lucky rebound off Cresswell, who lobbed to the goal mouth, where all Cunliffe (A.) had to do was turn it home. He seemed to have done so, and the 30,000 spectators cheered. Sagar, however, snapped up the ball and held it to bring off the 100 to 1 chance. Stevenson tried to nip through from Leyfield's forward pass, but ran into a beautiful shoulder charge from Blair.
Villa Lead.
In an hour the Villa took lead, and I though the goal was offside. So did the Everton players, Cunliffe (J.) had overdribbled and paid the penalty, for Astley ripped in and made ground before oushing a pass for Waring, who had little difficulty in shooting past Sagar. In this half, too, Everton were having the major portion of the game, playing the better football. One minute later Britton banged one of his curious dropping centres into the goalmouth and Allen blunded Dean. The referee was on the spot and immediately awarded Everton a penalty. Dean took the kick and drove in along the ground but Morton dived to the right and made a thrilling save. What a cheer went up! With five minutes to go Thomson received from a throw in and centred to the far post, where Cunliffe headed the ball into the net to equalise. It was a deserved success. In the last minute Morton made mighty saves from Dean and Cunliffe. Final Aston Villa 2, Everton 2.

A VERY GOOD DRAW.
October 13, 1934. Liverpool Football Echo.
Dean's OneMinute Goal.
Penalty Failure.
By Bee.
Grand football. Dean failed with a penalty kick. Honors even. Everton did a big thing in drawing. Teams: - Aston Villa: - Morton, goal; Beeson, and Blair, backs; Gardiner, Allen, and Kingdon, half-backs; Houghton, Beresford, Waring, Astley and Cunliffe, forwards. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cresswell and Cook, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Stevenson and Stein forwards. Referee Mr. W. F. West (Nottingham Kent).
A dull day; a bright game promised, ground perfect. Allen's Dean and Gardiner's appearances were prominent features of a game that is generally excellent when these teams meet. Everton won the toss. Gardiner was brilliant early on and his work led to Houghton centreing, Astley missing the heading chance. Sagar, surprised and awkwardly placed, made a grand catch and away went Everton to score a simple movement. Stein retrieved a throw-in, and centred perfectly. Dean with that due deliberation so marked in his method of heading applied his head to the ball. He was yards from goal, but his aim was unerring. The ball fled from his head to the left hand corner of the net –a picture effort a goal in a minute. Dean rushed over to say “Thank you” to Stein, and all Everton was pleased at the unusual turn of events at this ground, which has not been too happy for Everton in recent years. Allen had gone so far up in the opening bout that one wondered whether he was thinking of leaving Dean out of his thoughts. Ashley supplied a rasping shot –comfortably outside but suggesting plenty of venomous shooting. Morton got off luckily when dean out headed three defenders and the ball went off to Leyfield. The goalkeeper had left his perch, and Leyfield's shot luckily caught the goalkeeper's body. Gee accurately gauged a Waring sprint and obtained the ball which was used to advantage. Britton's cross after further good work by gee led a Dean bewildering the defence, and Stein's close-in shot swirled across the goalmouth inches out of the second goal margin. It was a case of Birkenhead versus Birkenhead when Cresswell coolly stepped in against Waring after Gardiner had pushed the ball through Thomson's legs.
Waring Misses His Way.
Waring twice missed his way close in when Cunliffe centred – a let off. There was plenty of grand football, and Everton were the more settled and expert in combination. Britton, Cunliffe, and Gee were doing expert work. Houghton tried two shots, and one cannoned off a defender, and led to Houghton shooting again –an escape. Leyfield was brought down lustily by Allen, Dean heading the free kick, despite three opposing heads bobbling up. Villa got the greatest left off when Cunliffe standing at inside left, hit the upright with a beauty the ball shooting right across the goal. This was after Stevenson had tested Morton. In 29 minutes Villa equalised after a paltry bad pass by an Everton half back. The ball went to Waring who flicked it to the left and Cunliffe centre was converted by Astley. A neat goal was a beginning that should have been otherwise. Leyfield made two great runs and Dean took the ball just out from Thomson's wise pass.
Half-time Aston Villa 1 Everton 1
Great Save By Sagar.
Cook began the second half with a smothering out of a dangerous Villa raid. Cresswell slipped up, and Waring found himself with a back unbalanced by what I reckon a trip, and Cunliffe being in front of Sagar and a goal seeming a certainly. Sagar got to the ball, help it on the ground, and the spectators to the number of 30,000 gasped as they reckoned Sagar could no possibly connect with the ball. It would have been vire fortunate if the goal had come, remembering its fortuitous make-up. Dean has never headed so well; here he put up a leap into the air; and his header gave Stevenson a chance, but the latter man shot just off the mark. The £11,000 figure, Allen was limping badly through an accident in the first half. Britton's artistry delighted the Aston people, and reminded them of stars of others days. Cunliffe tried to help the defence with a long winding run in Everton's defensive portion. He gained the ball lost it, realised it, and failing to kick clear, was again dispossessed and Wareing took up the offering and scored almost with eat while Cook and Cresswell ran up the field to complain to the referee that the scorer was offside.
A Dean Penalty Saved.
Everton next got a penalty kick, the referee being close up to see the Allen offence when Britton put across one of his lobs. Villa held up the game for a time arguing with the referee who would have none of their argument. Dean took the kick, and the save by Morton was abnormally good. Cunliffe should have scored when Sagar was out of goal. Waring made the run of the match, shooting when half falling outside. Dean followed with something similar Thomson went to the back of Villa's net in a staunch effort to head a goal. Villa had the better of this half although Morton made a good save from Stein. Gee made the equaliser possible by going to the wing and making a sensible pass. Thomson used this pass with a centre with which Dean could not connect, but Cunliffe headed perfectly, and so Everton were deservedly on level terms again. Cunliffe's goal followed an effort on the half-turn when making a shot just over the bar. Dean troubled Morton sensationally, Morton grabbing the ball on the goal line. This would have been a complete turn around. Final; Aston Villa 2, Everton 2.

THRILLS AT VILLA PARK
Sports Argus - Saturday 13 October 1934
ASTON VILLA & EVERTON FINISH ALL SQUARE
MORTON’S GREAT SAVE
ASTLEY AND WARING GET CAPITAL GOALS
ASTON VILLA 2 EVERTON 2
A game of changing fortune between Aston Villa and Everton ended in a draw of two goals each at Villa Park, and on the whole it was a fair result. Dean proved a great leader of the Everton attack, and his head work was a feature of the play.  At one time the game was as thrilling as a game can be.  At others it was practically boring.  Villa directors are still experiencing difficulty in finding the right blend, and to-day three changes were made in the side that lost at Grimsby.  Houghton crossed over to the right flank to displace Watkin, while Cunliffe was re-introduced on the left.  In the middle line, Simpson was rested at half-back and Kingdom brought in.  Everton were unchanged from the side that beat Chelsea last week. Aston Villa; Morton; Beeson, Blair; Gardner, Allen, Kingdon; Houghton, Beresford, Waring, Astley, Cunliffe. Everton; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Stein.  Referee- Mr. F.W. Wort (Mottingham, Kent).  Although the rain cleared quite a while before the teams appeared the ground was heavy and sticky. About 30,000 saw Waring get the ball rolling towards the Church end.  Villa were soon on the attack and threatened to take the lead in the first minute.  Gardner manceurved a great opening, and Kingdon lifted the ball into the centre, but Cunliffe, running in, could not get his head to the ball and Sagar saved the situation.  For the second week in succession Villa suffered a first minute reverse.  In Everton’s reply Leyfield made a sparkling run down the right and centred for DEAN to head past Morton.  It was a “picture” goal- the outcome of commendable understanding and anticipation. 
VILLA’S GALLANT REPLY
Villa replied with zest and determination and Astley tried in vain to burst through the Everton defence on his own. Villa combined well in these opening moments, and Astley nearly levelled the scores after a concerted move between Kingdon, Cunliffe and himself. His shot, however, struck the side netting.  Dean was a constant danger in Everton’s attacks which were more frequent than Villa’s.  Villa played up strongly, however, and had not apparently allowed their early reverse to ruffle or disconcert them.  It was in the defence that Villa’s weakness was revealed and Everton’s Cunliffe should have increased the lead after a nice forward move which spread-eagle the home rearguard.  Instead of steadying himself he drove the ball hard and wild, and it went wide. It seemed evident during the early play that Allen was playing under instruction to keep further up the field.  Several times he was up forward, trying his hand at the attacking game.  From an excellent through pass from Allen, Waring had a chance to get away.  The leader drew the defence and then sent out to Arthur Cunliffe, who returned the ball into the centre.  Waring mistimed its flight, and the chance was wasted. Villa fought zealously to get on level terms and had quite as much of the play as their opponents.
CONTRAST IN STYLES
There was a definite contrast of styles.  Everton kept the ball in the air as often as possible, while Villa utilized the ground.  Villa’s Cunliffe showed improved form after his rest, and once or twice got across some capital centres. Once he put the ball into the centre to Astley, and Sagar did well to field the Welshman’s shot. On the whole Villa did not show the penetrative powers of the Everton attack in which Dean was the shining star and inspiration.  He is a great leader! He varied his tactics intelligently and delightfully and kept his wings in action. 
POOR FINISHING
A neat touch by Waring set Villa’s attack in motion once more, but he did not follow up, and when Cunliffe (A.) squared the ball across there was no Villa man to make use of it.  Then followed two more Villa attacks, both of which petered out because of poor finishing.  A smart bit of scheming by Gee paved the way to another Everton raid. This time Villa were decidedly lucky not to have another goal scored against them.  Stevenson drove the ball in, but fortunately, with Morton hopelessly beaten, it struck the inside of the upright and went out again.  ASTLEY, the artist of the home front line, got the equaliser-deservedly so- for Villa at 28 minutes.  A delighted tap by Cunliffe (A.) put the Welshman in possession, and he beat Sagar all ends up with his shot. The score was a fair reflex of the play so far.  Cresswell, the veteran Everton right back, was sound and twice dispossessed Waring with ease. Villa’s defence seemed to be less reliable and Morton was frequently exposed to danger. Allen was a rover, and not too confident, while Beeson, a healthy kicker, lacked in anticipation.  Evidence of Villa’s improved attack was given when all five forwards participated in a raid which ended in Houghton sending wide.  The feature of the work of the line was the return to form of Arthur Cunliffe. He showed good speed and trickery. 
A division of two goals was the best possible finish to an even first half. 
Half-time:—Aston Villa 1, Everton 1.
A spirited Villa attack opened the second half. Kingdon sent Cunliffe (A.) down the left wing, and the winger outwitted Cresswell and Britton before putting the ball into the centre, where Waring was beaten by Cook.  The Everton halt-backs showed good constructive work and Gee sent Stein away on the left. Accepting his centre Dean looked a likely scorer, but there was Beeson to be reckoned with. Villa's right back dispossessed the redoubtable "Dixie" and cleared.  Allen, who hurt his left foot in the first half, was heavily bandaged and was obviously playing under considerable difficulty.  Both sides were steadier than in the first half, but neither had nearly so much “pep." The game, consequently, was not so interesting.
EVERTON'S APPEAL. 
The Everton players appealed in vain for a penalty when Blair floored Cunliffe (J.) as he was going through on his own. The charge appeared perfectly fair, however, and the referee ignored the appeal.  In the next -minute there was a similar happening at the other end, when Arthur Cunliffe was brought down by Creswell.  With the game an hour old Waring put Villa ahead.  Astley was the here the goal. Hemade all the running and the opening before topping to WARING, who beat Sagar with a first-time shot. In the next minute Morton “brought his house down” with a wonderful save from a penalty by Dean.  The reason for the penalty was a mystery to most of the spectators, and to Allen, whom the referee deemed to have caused it—apparently for a foul on Dean.  As soon as the referee pointed to the penalty spot, Allen raised his hand in bewilderment. Several Villa players appealed, but the referee waved them aside.  Dean took the kick and Morton met the ball in confident style, and cleared it masterly.  There could be no doubt about Villa's superiority now. The forwards had found their shooting boots.  Waring next tested Sager and then Arthur Cunliffe caused the 'keeper to fist away a dropping shot.  Everton were not by any means out of the picture, and Stein gave Dean a gilt-edged chance of equalizing, but the centre-forward, now not half the player of the first half, missed the ball completely.  Houghton, trying for that elusive hundredth League goal, was nearly successful from Waring's pass, but Cook's body diverted the ball outside.  In the closing stages Astley stood out as a great schemer. He controlled a far from easy ball superbly.  In one effort he eluded three opponents before giving Houghton an easy chance, but the winger failed to utilize the chance.  Houghton and Cunliffe exchanged positions.  Five minutes from the end Everton drew level with a snap goal.  Stein sent the ball across and CUNLIFFE dashed in and got his head to the ball and put it into the net.  Both sides went all out for a decider and Dean gave Villa a close call with another of his fine headers.  Morton, however, saved brilliantly.  Then Gee took the ball through and with only Morton to beat sent straight at the keeper, who fielded at the expense of a corner. Result- Aston Villa 2, Everton 2.

IN PUBLIC EYE
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 13 October 1934
Many football names concern Andras.  Scotland breeds them.  Today we talk of Andre Faleur. I mind the time when a pale face peeped behind the pavilion doors at Wolverhampton.  It was Andre.  I could not picture a Frenchman following football.  Paris is more concerned with cycling and I could picture him on a bike.  Instead, he spreads himself over Everton’s games, and to hear his description of the game, after they have won-not when the verdict goes the other way –it to realise the joy of life.  He will travel every incident of play; nothing escapes him.  And there is a touch of Maurice Chevalier in his make-up; the same “English”,” with a break in the voice; the same gesture; but Andre is by nature a very quiet young man.  Cotton’s market knows him well, Wallasey is his home-he married an Anfield lady; and he knows no other sport.  It is all “Ze Football” –and it is all Everton.  He has no time for any other club.  How did he become Evertonian?   There is always one answer to this inquiry.  He “crossed the Park”- by choice. Andre takes Royal honours.  He arrived in Liverpool when King George paid his first official visit here, in July, 1913, and his “majority” in this city was also attended by Royalty at the opening of the Tunnell, in July.  Liverpool’s Circle Francais knows him well for his literary and ex-service interests.

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 13, 1934
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON RES V ASTON VILLA RES
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 13 October 1934
Everton opened so convincingly that it was surprising to find Villa score first through Brocklebank.  Everton were soon level, however, Higham heading a brilliant goal.  Subsequently play continued in Everton’s favour, and Coulter added a second and Higham a third.  The Midlanders were overrun by the virile Everton attack, which worked with a fine understanding and utilizing to the full their strong half back line. Half-time; Everton Res 3, Aston Villa Res 1. 

ASTON VILLA 2 EVERTON 2
October 15, 1934. Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Everton The Stylists.
Smart Draw With Aston Villa.
One of the Fastest of Games
By “Bee.”
There was much superb football in the game at Aston Villa between the Villa and Everton and on some reckoning Everton could be counted unlucky not to make a victory. On the other hand, a draw was an undebated fact, and Everton were fully worth their half in four. The game was quite one of the fastest seen this season, and its general phrase included noteworthy affords by Dean, Britton, Gee and on the Villa side goalkeeper Morton and Besson, the back with Gardiner outstanding in his half-back line. One always expects good football from the meeting but in recent years the verdict has gone against Everton. Here the visiting side unchanged once more, went into their work with virility and a good deal of combined skill. Aston Villa generally take the palm for their cute working and combination; this time the position was reversed. It was Everton who commanded the game and at times they rivaled Manchester City's best in the fine ground work and thoroughly enjoyable football fare Britton worked in a space of inches; he made the wing man before him play; his cunning hold-up of the Villa left wing was only part of his day's work; his feeding and surprise movement on the touchline roused even the Villa's 30,000 spectators to a pitch of envy and admiration. It was classic football.
Dean's “ComeBack.”
Next I would put Dean because he was facing a man inches taller than himself, the record holder in the matter of transfer fees, yet only once did Allen get the ball in the air when Dean, contested the issue. Dean, indeed, has made a come-back where many though none could be expected. His dash his control, his expert drag pass to a co-forward stamped him as on ideal centre-forward. His goal was taken by means of his cunning and clever head. Stein centred Dean scored with a longish range header. That was the opening bout of a remarkable game. Aston Villa equalled per Astley another neat goal; then Villa took the lead through Waring while the game became steeped into argument first through the offside call of Everton when Waring took advantage of an open channel. Excitement grew when the villa protested against referee Wort's grant a penalty kick for an offence he had seen on Dean. Dean struck a blow from the spot kick and Morton made a thrilling save, not a fluky save though there must be some fortune favouring a goalkeeper in such circumstances. Finally Cunliffe headed through after good work by Thomson and Britton; and Dean, in the last flash made Morton make another expert save on the goal line, so the game ended all square. Everton have done nothing better away from home his season. At times their play touched high mark there was cohesiveness about their work all and if Cresswell was outrun at times there was always Cook and Sagar to master, while Gee had the ball with rare discretion, and made his tackling twofold, because he served the ball along the ground to a fellow player instead of aimlessly booting the ball away. Thomson was good, if not quite so prominent in all previous games.
Leyfield's Pace.
Forward Leyfield revealed a streak of pace none had associated with his little frame prior to Saturday. He had his customary tricks but he had the pace of Blair who was not nearly so successful as Beeson the former Sheffield back. Cunliffe's shooting improved. Stevenson had not the necessary punch, the result being that Stein had to get most of his passes from his half-back rather than his nearest forward. However, all the side played well in this grand exhilarating game and Everton were only prevented taking the full spoils through Morton's goalkeeping late on. Villa are still unable to fit their own scheme. Allen was outplayed and outheaded; Blair was not certain, and Gardiner was easily the cleverest half-back of the home side long striding long throwing (from touch), and generally serviceable in a pretty way. The Villa forwards have not struck their form. Astley was below par, and Houghton had little chance in his new effort at outside right while Cunliffe was dangerous only for the first half, and even then did not seem to be playing confidently. Teams: - Aston Villa: - Morton, goal; Beeson, and Blair, backs; Gardiner, Allen, and Kingdon, half-backs; Houghton, Beresford, Waring, Astley and Cunliffe, forwards. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cresswell and Cook, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Stevenson and Stein forwards. Referee Mr. W. F. West (Nottingham Kent).

EVERTON RESERVES 4, ASTON VILLA RESERVES 2
October 15 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central League (Game 9)
The Midlanders on their visit to Merseyside have always been noted for their snappy combination and sharp finishing powers, but on this occasion, against Everton, these essentials were missing. The Goodison Park halves, Mercer, White, and Archer completely subdued the opposition and for the most part Everton indulged in the attacking, with the forwards combining to good purpose. The scorers were Higham (2), Coulter and Dunn for Everton, and Brocklebank and Roberts for the Villa.
Northern Nomads 0 Everton “A” 5
Liverpool County Combination.
At Aintree. The early play did not suggest such a convincing victory for the visitors. Riding, in the Nomads goal, saved well from O'Reilly and Hannon while King prevented Dovedale and Robertson from giving the Nomads the lead. The defences checked advances made by the respective forwards during even play up to the interval. Everton played well together in the second half but it was not until after 15 minutes that Bentham opened the scoring, Hannon adding a second. The Nomads' forwards worked too close against a sound defence, in which Griffiths was outstanding. Further goals for the visitors were netted by Bentham, O'Reilly and Hannon.

CHAMPION FORM THIS!
October 15, 1934. Evening Express.
Everton In Villa Classic.
By the Pilot.
Everton on the form they showed against Aston Villa, at Villa Park have an excellent chance or regaining the title of champions of the football League they lost to Arsenal last season. If they continued to play the high standard of football, which characterized their work in this game, then Arsenal and Manchester City had better beware. I do not yet regard Everton as the perfect team. The one “doubt” about Everton is at inside forward where neither Stevenson nor Cunliffe have really settled into the scheme of things yet. Each played plenty of good football on Saturday, but one of the main reasons why they do not do better is because they take rather too long to secure command of the ball. Quicker command of the ball should soon dispel all doubts regarding Everton's forward ability. Cunliffe improved in the shooting department against the Villa, and had hard luck with a shot, which crashed against a post and another, taken on the half-turn, which swept over the top. Stevenson's shooting however, was not good, but both took part in some delightful moves, which thrilled the Birningham people. Everyone agreed that it was the best match seen on the ground for many months.
A Classic.
It was a classic and Everton deserved to win because they had individual brilliance and combined skill whereas the Villa were more a team of brilliant individuals. In the first half the Everton half-backs were the acme of perfection –keen to pave the way to the Villa's goal, and equally studious in defence. The intermediary work was a feature of the game, which stood out as an argument against the “third-back” method and in favour of the copybook centre half play. Dean showed that the third back game is not so effective as many people believe. Against Allen, one of the best exponents of the third back game, he had a great day and only twice was beaten with the ball in the air. It was Dean at his best. Britton was the best player on the field; Gee did not waste a ball he has not fed his forwards so cleverly for a long time –and Thomson continued that excellent all-round play which is giving him one of the best seasons. The defence was good, even if Cresswell did not kick so accurately as usual. Cook was the best back on the field. Leyfield had a fine game showing extraordinary speed, craft and skill, while Stein was good with his finishing. Sagar again revealed splendid anticipation, but was not as busy as Morton, whose penalty save off Dean was masterly. Dean scored with a mightily header in a minute and after Astley had equalised before the interval. Waring in my opinion scored from a position clearly offside. Cunliffe headed the equaliser late on.

SEE-SAW GAME AT VILLA PARK ENDS ALL SQUARE
Birmingham Daily Gazette - Monday 15 October 1934
IMPROVED HOME ATTACK
MORTON SHINES IN NOT TOO SOUND DEFENCE
ASTON VILLA 2 EVERTON 2
By R.H.H.
The scales went up and down, up and down at Villa Park on Saturday.  In the end they were evenly balanced.  In other words, Aston Villa and Everton met in a game of changing fortunes, and drew, two each. It was a game brimful of incident which kept the 35,000spectators at fever pitch from start to finish. Not till the final whistle sounded would I have dared to predict the result. It was ever in doubt.  First Everton seemed likely winners, then Villa. . . . The game swung to and fro as one of the sides eased up and the other took advantage of it.  For the second week in succession Villa had a first-minute goal sprung on them. Dean headed it in. But this time it did not have the demoralizing effect as at Grimsby. With admirable steadiness, Villa fought their way hick. A week before they had allowed themselves to be rattled.  A first-minute goal can have drastic results.  Within half-an-hour Astley repeated his Grimsby performance by getting an equaliser. Villa took control then, but lost it again before the interval, which found the sides a goal all.  At 60 minutes Waring put Villa ahead; at 85 minutes Everton equalized through Outline. The end was welcomed by all. 
MORTON'S GREAT WORK 
The great thing of the game was the goalkeeping of Morton. It was nothing short of heroic. Time and time again the ex-soldier reached balls which seemed certain scorers.  But his crowning effort came when he saved a penalty from Dean. The cause of the penalty was somewhat mystifying. Allen apparently was deemed to have fouled Dean. The decision was surprising to everyone.  Dean drove the spot-kick for all his worth, and Morton, with great anticipation, got to it and scrambled the ball away. The crowd cheered him to the echo. On the whole I was dissatisfied with Villa. Though there was a pronounced improvement in the attack, the defence was far from sound. Allen did not improve matters by making attempts at attacking. 
CUNLIFFE BAD LUCK 
Astley was again the intelligentsia of the Villa attack, the feature of which was the triumphant return to the left flank, of Cunliffe. The winger was dogged by ill luck, and Sagar stopped one shot from him with his body, but, despite this, he proved fast and accurate with his centres.  Dean was the shining star of the Everton front line.  His head-work is still as good as ever, but his co-attackers were inclined to rely on him too much. He had some rare duels with Beeson.  Leyfield, Cunliffe and Britton formed a well-balanced right wing. Tribute must be paid to the admirable consistency of Cresswell, the veteran right back. He was always sound.  Aston Villa —Morton: Beeson, Blair: Gardner, Allen. Kingdon; Houghton, Beresford, Waring,  Astley, Cunliffe.  EVERTON-Sagar; Creswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson: Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean. Stevenson, Stein.  Referee-Mr. F.W. Wort (Mottingham, Kent).

GOALS IN PLENTY
Liverpool Echo - Monday 15 October 1934
EVERTON’S BEST FEAT OF THE SEASON
BRITTON BRILLIANT
The Hive, Bee’s Notes
We are progressing. Everton's exhilarating game might have been a win for Goodison if Morton had not been superb late on, but as a football treat this was a dash of earnestness allied to a lot of skilled football, and prominent in eleven good ones I should place Dean 1, Britton 2, Leyfield 3. Leyfield is a runner. You who have watched his meteoric rise would never have dreamed this youngish man has a pace bothering to an old campaigner like Blair. Pace is not everything, and Leyfield continuesto show us uncommon and clever tricks of his trade.  I ought to put Gee in among the first three except that we cannot have dead-heats in this race. Gee used the ball so wisely that I award him high marks for a sound display in which the tackle was only one part of his success; his method of passing to a co-half back or using the long-flung pass to the wing man was all beneficial to his side. It was noticeable that Everton's backs never hesitated to call upon Sagar with a pass back; the half backs found their forwards; the forwards never hesitated to find their half backs and move off to a position unmarked. That is good football, and with the ball being kept on the ground their display was undoubtedly the best I have seen from them this season away from home, if not the best they have shown for two years.  Much of it was superb football on a wet turf with a skiddering ball, so the play of man like Britton was especially noticeable and praiseworthy.  Britton is good to look on, and his father (present) must have been a proud man when he heard the Villa spectators (brought up on the highest football traditions) cheer an opposing half back. The beauty of Britton’s play is his variety, his spice of big workings in small confines; he edges the ball; he removes it inches; his swerve, his lob ball to the middle made famous at Wembley, his general tactics and his through pass make him an ideal attacking half back. 
DEAN "COMES BACK "—AND GOES FORWARD
At root, however, let it be said Dixie Dean has never done better. He may not be using his feet, but he is taking them for the purposes of leaps beyond a man of Allen's height; he is scoring goals with regularity; be is playing a more regular centre forward style than for seasons. Here again he showed he had not only "come back." but he was ever ready to go forward, plunging into the fray with a stamina none thought' he could revive. His heading of a goal was a picturesque affair in a game studded with beautiful football touches and at times a little biting "effort.  Villa complained when the former College Old Boy, Mr. Wort, gave a penalty kick against Allen for one of the duels with Dean; the Everton people said Waring's goal was offside,“even if it meant a sending off case through protest," and finally the game ended on a Cunliffe goal and a grand save by Morton, who grabbed a Dean effort and stopped what would have been a sensational victory.  This was grand football. The Villa are not right in attack or at half back, but at least Tommy Gardner is doing more than his share of work, and doing it in delightful fashion, too. He was their outstanding player, and his throws and attacking modes made him a fascinating subject. Beeson was better than Blair, who could not live with the paceful Leyfield, and Cunliffe has rarely shot better. Villa's Astley was subdued- uncommon for this quiet and effective player—and Houghton, at outside right, seemed wasted. Perhaps Villa were made to look worse than they were through the excellence of Everton. Yes, I think that was the cause and the effect.  Well,let Everton proceed with their exhilarating football. It is good to watch,and it produces bonuses to the players.  Cunliffe shot very much better, skimming the bar, and also striking the foot of the upright. Old-timers were busy after the match recalling the good old days. Denis Hodgetts, Walter Abbott, and Jack Sharp compared notes. Denis is 71, and the other two are looking remarkably fit and young.  Referee Hewitt, of St. Helens, who had charge of the Wolves-Albion match, and handled it so well that he got the praise of the Everton chairman, Mr. W. C. Cuff, receives his 21st year medal from the Referees' Society in a week or two. 

EVERTON RESERVES V WOLVES
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 16 October 1934
The Hive, Tuesday, Bee’s Notes
Everton Reserves on view again.  After their good win in an enjoyable game v. Manchester City in the Lancashire Cup the Goodison Res, get through their postponed Central League game v. Wolverhampton Wanderers to-morrow, kick off at 3 o'clock. Wolves will always be worth watching. Everton have found them at times disconcerting, but always fast and alert, and there is great rivalry between the two sides, dating back to the day when Wolves had to make their League position safe and managed to do so in spite of Everton taking up a good lead.  Everton's Central League win against the Villa Reserves on Saturday was, I am told, a very good performance and full value for money. Here again Everton were up against one of their old-time Midland rivals, and a Everton Reserves are showing more of the form that makes them sensational in trial games the game to-morrow should be  appealing and compelling. The common belief says Everton have never won the Central League. That is not according to fact as the old Bee Hotel could prove. Everton won this League in its earliest days, and I think Mr. Ernest Green took on the job of following the reserve side each match. At any rate, I can still see him receiving the trophy on behalf of the club and its officers at the Bee Hotel, then owned by the grandfather of the present Liverpool footballer, Bush.

EVERTON PLAYERS CAPPED
October 16, 1934. Evening Express.
Stevenson and Coulter.
By the Pilot.
Nine Anglo-Scottish and Auglo-Irish players will take part in the second international of the season – Scotland v. Ireland –at Belfast, on Saturday. There will be three Scots who are associated with Football league clubs, and eight Irishmen who figure in the same competition. Two Merseyside players and one Ex-Merseyside favourite are included in the Irish eleven. Ireland has taken the Everton left wing pair, Stevenson and Coulter, and have once again called Elisha Scott the player manager of Belfast Celtic, who was with Liverpool last season, for goal. They will each be receiving their fourth caps, but Scott will be representing his country for the 28 th time in international games.

EVERTON'S CHANGE 
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 17 October 1934
Having released Stevenson to play for Ireland against Scotland on Saturday, when he will partner his clubmate Coulter, Everton make a change in the side to visit Leeds United. Higham, who has scored 12 goals for the Central League team, will appear at inside left.  The team is: Sager; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Higham, Stein.

EVERTON RES V WOLVES RES
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 17 October 1934
COLUER’S EXPER PLAY AT GOODISON PARK
Everton Res;- King; Williams, Jones; Mercer, White, Archer; Geldard, Dunn, Dickinson, Higham, Coulter. Wolves Res; Spiers; Preece, Dowen; Morris, Galley, Collis; Crook, Jones, Goddard, Clayton, Boland.
There were Wolves and a dog as visiting attractions at Goodison Park to-day.  The dog interfered with play near the end of the first half, and play had to be stopped while Dunn carried off the mongrel in his arms. Everton scored in seven minutes through Coulter, the outstanding forward on the field, in a strangely mixed first half.  Everton, encouraged by this neat goal, headed by the man who plays for Ireland on Saturday, played well enough to get a strong lead in the first twenty minutes.  Afterwards, Wolverhampton took up the running, and were quite on top of a team that had developed a lethargic manner. All through, however, Coulter and Geldard were making danger.  Geldard made the goal possible, and King began in uncertain manner, failing to catch cross centres, but eventually making a good save from Goddard and a better one from Clayton. However, these saves paled in view of the way Spiers saved from Coulter, Dunn's header, and Dickenson. The last of the three was the best, because Spiers was on the ground when he stretched out his left hand to edge away the home centre-forward's drive.  Halt-time.—Everton Res. 1. Wolves Res. 0.  Spiers began the second half by losing possession and sight of the ball, and escaping another goal when the upright saved him. He had been saved in the first half in a similar manner through Geldard striking the upright.  In five minutes Wolverhampton deservedly equalized through a first-class shot by Boland. This goal was necessary to force Everton out of their sleepy period. Coulter made another of his  speciality runs, swerving and twisting in and out beyond four players, but he was unable to get response from the other Everton forwards, who were erratic, save, of course, in the case of Geldard.  Dickenson scored a second goal for Everton. 

EVERTON'S CHANGES.
October 17, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Having released Stevenson to play for Ireland against Scotland on Saturday, when he will partner his clubmate Coulter, Everton make a change in the side to visit Leeds United Higham, who has scored 12 goals for the Central League team, will appear at inside left. The team is; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Higham, Stein.
Today's Game at Goodison.
Everton have a central League match at Goodison Park today, when Wolverhampton Wanderers will provide the opposition. It should be a keen struggle. The kick off is at 3 0'clcok, and the Everton team will be; King; Williams, Jones; Mercer, White, Archer; Geldard, Dunn, A. Dickinson, Higham, Coulter.

HIGHAM HERE AGAIN!
October 17, 1934. Evening Express.
Will He Help Blues to First Away Victory?
Steven's Deputy For Leeds.
By the Pilot.
Norman Higham, Everton's young inside forward, makes his first appearance of the season in the Football League side when, on Saturday he plays against Leeds United at Elland road. Higham takes the place of Stevenson, who will be assisting Ireland against Scotland in the International match at Belfast. Higham, who came to Everton from Chorley after having been turned down by Bolton Wanderers, is a sharp-witted and quick-footed attacker how has been scoring many goals for the Central League eleven. He claims a dozen goals scored both from the inside left and centre forward position. His first senior eleven game was against Manchester City, at Goodison Park, on February 7 last, and altogether he made 13 appearances, and scored six goals. There is plenty that Higham has yet to learn of the intricacies of football, but he is ever eager to “have a go,” and can shoot and scheme. It may be that he will have a hand in helping Everton to secure their first away victory of the season.
Chance to “break Ice.”
There is no doubt but that this game at Leeds provides the Blues with a splendid opportunity of “breaking” the ice” away from home. When I saw Leeds in action against Liverpool a few weeks ago I deemed them a poor side –one of the poorest I have watched this season –and Everton on current for should win. If Everton do gain both points it will greatly strengthen their challenge to the League leaders – Arsenal, and increase interest in the coming match between Arsenal and the Blues at Highbury on November 3. The inclusion of Higham is the only change, so that since the game with Leicester City at Goodison Park early in the season Everton have not made a voluntary team change. The only alterations have been due to international calls on the side –Britton, Cunliffe, and Stevenson having been selected. Everton; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Higham, Stein.

FOOTBALLERS AT GOLF.
October 18, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Gray Wins For Second Time.
• Gray the tall Tranmere Rovers goalkeeper, yesterday won the annual Merseyside football-golfer championship and Clubmoor Cup for the second year in succession, with a fine round of 81 gross which was particularly good considering the storm of wind and rain at the time. Thirty-five footballers, including players from Chester, Runcorn, and Wigan took part in the competition, which was held over the Woolton club's course. W. Cresswell, the Everton full back was runner-up with 82. His card was spoiled by a 6 at the eighth and a 7 at the ninth. Both Gray and Cresswell are 5 handicap men while Gray has figured near the top in Liverpool Alliance competition. His card showed two 6's, at the 10 th and 16 th otherwise it was very consistent. Gray also won the putting prize for the second year with 34 for 18 holes, Nieuwenhuys being second after playing off a tie with J. McDougall and R. Spencer, First handicap prize in the A. Division (13 and under) was won by J. McDougall, second prize going to J. Stein and third to A. Gray. R. Done, who had the lowest net score – 70 (despite a 9) – took first prize in B Division. A. Riley and G. Hodgson securing second and third prizes. Riley also won the first sweep, while R. McDougall and Hodgson divided the second and third sweep. Councillor S.R. Williams (Liverpool) won the directors competition over 10 holes after a tie with Mr. G. Lambert. The prize for the lowest score at any hole went to W.R. dean who secured a 2 at the eight while T. Bradshaw took the prize, for the highest score at any hole, having the misfortune to record 14 at the sixth. The sealed prize for the highest net score went to H.S. Griffiths, with 99.
S. English (Liverpool), J. Tennant (Liverpool), F. Cresswell (Chester), W. Glasper (Tranmere), and A. Wilson (Chester) no return.

EVERTON TO REPEAT HISTORY 
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 18 October 1934
Bee’s Notes
Only three clubs in the First and Second Division have won all their home matches this season. The respective leaders, Arsenal and Bolton Wand., are Nos. I and 2 in this category; Everton the other. Now, for most seasons since the war, Everton have not been exactly noteworthy in starting out each year with a solid packing of home victories. As a matter of fact, only once in the last thirty years, prior to this season, have they begun with a run of five home wins off the reel. But list: Everton's next home meeting is against their Culp semi-final victors of four years ago, West Bromwich Albion, and added interest is given to the event because if Everton come through triumphantly on Saturday week and win for the sixth time in succession they will equal a best on record opening home run of success in the whole history of the club!  And how far back, think you, have we to go to find it? Actually to the firstseason of the League-1888-89, a matter of 46 years! Herewith are the facts and figures concerning the way Everton began at home (this was at Anfield-road)  in the League's maiden season:  *
1888
Sept 8 –Everton 2, Accrington 1
Sept 15-Everton 2, Notts County 1
Oct 6- Everton 2, Aston Villa 0
Oct 27-Everton 6, Derby County 2
Nov 3- Everton 2, Bolton Wanderers 1
Everton, however, were beaten in their seventh home -match that season, and, strangely enough their conquerors were none other than West Bromwich Albion, against whom they hope to equal their  previous best on record when the Throatles come to Goodison Park next week-end. The Albion won the 1888 match referred to by no fewer than four goals to one. Preston North End and the "Wolves" were the only other visiting winners on Everton’s ground that season. 

EVERTON RESERVES 3 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS RESERVES 1
October 18, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central League (Game 10)
Coulter's Day at Goodison.
Irish International in Great Form.
By “Bee.”
The Everton Reserves team for the Central League game with Wolverhampton Reserves at Goodison read rather curiously, in view of Saturday's engagements. Coulter, the Irish International, due to play for Ireland on Saturday was engaged, Higham chosen to play for Everton as deputy to Stevenson, another Irish international, on Saturday, played in the game, which was won by Everton 3-1. The result was satisfactory if the game was not satisfying. Everton started very well indeed, thanks to the thrust of Coulter and Geldard. They took the lead through Coulter heading a grand centre from Geldard. This was in seven minutes. Afterwards a rather strange lull came over the home team. There was a lack of fire and snap, and Higham has rarely done so little or passed so badly. That Everton won was surprising, because Wolverhampton took up the thread of the game and made galliant attacks. The half-back line of the home eleven did not carry throught their raids with the customary success, the result being the defence had a good ideal of effort against a big, sharp moving side, even through Geldard was out of the picture throughout the game. Everton were caught napping when Boland shot a capital goal and made the scores level. Dickenson, a useful member leading the home side got two more goals, and so Everton won.
Wolves Make Brave Show.
The game was a personal triumph for Coulter, who weaved his way in and put the opposition, and yet found time to show his enthusiasm for his club by trekking to the full back position and passing to a point “where he should have been” –namely, outside-left! It was an interesting game, because Wolves made a brave show, but the fortune of war was not with them. They were not sound in front of goal, yet there was much to admire about their general play, and the refereeing of Mr. D. Shilton of Manchester was another thing about which one could hand out Bouquets. I believe it was his first Central league game. If this is so, he did uncommonly well. Everton had some famous names in their eleven. White appeared at centre half back, and while he has lost many pounds in weight he seems to have lost some of the zest that was his. King started shakily in goal, but wound up, on a good note. Forward, Dunn blended with Geldard to valuable purpose, and Dickinson was successful in spite of appearing a little lame, maybe he should not have turned out, however, Coulter was the star raider. He nonplussed the defence without making his co-players wonder which way he would go. His command of the ball was as rich as some of this entertaining dribbles and long sinuous runs. Coulter got a goal and provided other goals and the game must go to the records as his special day. He is a most entraining player, and one wonders how he can be kept out of the senior side. Wolverhampton Wanderers had sturdy backs. Spiers the veteran goalkeeper did remarkable things, but he saved twice by the woodwork. Clayton was a powerful forward, with Crook, another veteran, sharp and unlucky with his final efforts. Collis was the losers' best half-back, and as Everton struck the bar twice it may be one is not doing justice to Everton to say they won 3-1 and did not deserve to. Certainly they lapsed for long lengths of play and courted a home defeat, which, after their fine display against Aston Villa Reserves at the week-end, would have been a blow to their supporters. Teams: - Everton Reserves: - King, goal; Williams And Jones backs; Mercer, White, and Archer, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dickinson, Higham and Coulter, forwards. Wolverhampton Wanderers Reserves: - Spiers, goal; Pierce and Dowen backs; Morris, Galley, and Collis, half-backs; Crook, Jones, Goddard, Clayton, and Poland, forwards.

LEEDS ROUTE TO LEADERSHIP.
October 19, 1934. Evening Express.
Everton may record the first away win of the season tomorrow when they visited Leeds United at Elland-road. The United have played sox home matches and have recorded only two victories –against Huddersfield Town and Stoke City. Everton, in ten league matches to date, have been beaten only twice –at Leicester and Wolverhampton –and if they reproduce the brilliant form shown at Aston Villa last week they should bring back both points tomorrow. If Everton are to maintain their challenge to the League leaders they must secure both points. They are playing so well at the moment that this should be well within their power. Everton; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Higham, Stein.
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LEEDS HAVE TO MAKE CHANGE FOR EVERTON GAME
Liverpool Echo - Friday 19 October 1934
Bee’s Notes
Everton go to Leeds, who were ruminating about their half back line when I spoke to them.  It appears there was a Gresford charity game between Huddersfield and Leeds v. Bradford’s two teams- mixed sides –and Leeds lost their half back, Neal, who had to have four stitches in his knees, I expect Hornby, of Oakengates, will get the job of deputizing for Neal.  Everton also make one change, Higham comes in for Stevenson owing to international calls, Higham has been a very busy young man with Everton.  He started his First Division career like a world-beater, but he ran himself out too readily.  No je makes the ball do the work- I think is the correct phrase; -and so conserves his energies for shooting jobs.  A clever little, rousing fellow, Higham, who will not be readily thrown aside by opponents or selectors.  Everton have been doing so well all through the season I expect them to make a good job of this game at Leeds, where Liverpool won so readily a month ago.  Everton have championship thoughts; the position at the moment is extremely good, and their play has been of like quality-very likeable and practicable.  So Leeds, with their strong methods, will make an interesting match for Everton. Everton; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton. Gee, Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Higham, Stein. 

EVERTON BELOW PAR.
October 20 1934. Evening Express Football Edition.
Forwards Out Of Touch At Leeds.
Furness Keeps Cool!
By the Pilot.
Everton not at their best and Leeds not an astonishingly good side. The Blues' forwards lacked lustre and the defence was not without fault. Furness's goal was a wonderful cool effort, and Hyde clinched the issue for Leeds after 86 minutes. The Blue's suggested tour to South Africa had, I understand, been turned down. Team: - Leeds United: - Savage, goal; Sposton and Milburn (J.), backs; Mills, Hart and Hornby, half-backs; Mahon, Roper, Hydes, Furness, and Cochrane, forwards. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cresswell and Cook, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Higham, and Stein, forwards. Referee Mr. R. Blake (Middlesbrough). Leeds opened strongly, through Sagar was not tested, thanks to sharp intervention by Cresswell and Cook. Stein sent in a swift centre, which had Savage in difficulties. The ball flew away from him but he managed to scramble back and save. Sagar ran out to save off the head of Mahon. After fine work by Cochrane, Thomson nipped across to save a difficult situation. The first corner fell to Everton, Stein heading outside. Then Cunliffe for some unknown reason tackled and robbed Stein. Everton came along with the first dangerous raid. Cunliffe was the initiator and from Leyfield's centre Dean failed to connect properly. Stein and Leyfield then placed short centres, before Sproston cleared with the aid of a hand. Cochrane had an excellent chance of cutting in and shooting, but his aim was hardly up to the “Bisley” standard.
Leeds Go Ahead.
Leeds went ahead in 18 minutes through Furness. Gee was robbed in midfield and Mahon got to work on a fine sweeping pass. He middled accurately, and though Sagar fisted the ball away from Hydes it ran to Furness, who coolly and methodically lobbed it over Sagar –Still out of his ground –into the net. Hornby then had a swift shot turned over by Sagar before Cresswell intercepted a lightning “daisy cutter” by Hart.
Indifferent Passing.
Some of the Everton's pasing was indifferent, and Leeds were the more dangerous side, Sagar once having to fling himself out to fist away with one hand a centre from Mahon. Everton should have had a penalty, when following good collaboration between Dean and Leyfield. Stein saw his shot charged down and Leyfield, cutting in, had his shot kept out by Hornby's hand. Everton's appeal for a penalty was turned down. Cresswell joined in the attack, his shot just swerving to safety when it seemed that Everton would again be on terms. Next Cunliffe raced through Savage rushing out and intercepting the shot. Hart was doing fine work for the United, and it was he who enabled Mahon to cross a ball, which Sagar, not for the first time today, failed to punch cleanly. The ball spun off his fist towards the net, and Gee racing back, saved a certain goal with an overhead kick. This was not the Everton we had been seeing in recent matches, but the United were not over-powerful.
Half-time Leeds United 1 Everton 0
This has not been a particularly interesting game. The Everton forward's apart from the wingers, were out of touch. The defence was not without blemish either. The game re-opened with a shot from Higham, Savage almost allowing the ball to slip through his knee. Mahon slipped through, Sagar diving out to make a double save with Furness charging in for a goal thrust. Leyfield afforded Dean an opportunity of nipping between the backs, Sproston kicking away as Dean was in the act of shooting. Leyfield missed a gift-edged chance when he fluffed his shot after Dean had edged the ball forward. Sagar scored shots from Hydes and Cochrane. Then Higham and Leyfield changed places in the hope of bringing needed improvement. Leeds claimed a penalty when Cresswell appeared to handle, but the referee said “No.” The Stein, Dean, and Leyfield trio just failed to bring a goal, Leyfield's lob going beyond the post. Gee, kicking away from the feet of Roper, placed the ball inches past his own upright. Hydes scored a second goal for Leeds after 86 minutes. Final Leeds United 2, Everton 0.

EVERTON RES V. BURY RES.
October 20, 1934. Evening Express Football Edition.
Everton fielded an “A” team left wing in the Reserve game at Goodison Park. O'Reilly soon showed his qualities with a nice pass to Dunn, whose shot was tipped over the bar for an unproductive corner. Burt frequently progressed through good constructive football, and when Gregory centred from the left wing Anderson gave the visiting side the lead with a good shot, which gave King no chance. Although Everton were not displaying their customary from Eggleston prevented a certain equaliser when he stopped Webster going through, Everton drew level through a fine goal by Webster, who neatly took a pass from Geldard, who neatly took a pass from Geldard and netted with a fine drive. Dunn was unfortunate in not giving Everton the lead when his drive struck a defender. Half-time Everton Res 1, Bury Res 1.

GREAT SOCCER CLUBS AND THEIR STORIES.-SUNDERLAND
October 20, 1934. Evening Express, Football Edition.
When Sunderland Were Saved by A Canary!
“The Team of All the Talents.”
By a special Correspondent.
Little things often play big parts in the shaping of a football club's destiny. Sunderland for instance, might have gone out of existence altogether –but for a canary. It was years and years ago, when a few school teachers were trying to established the Soccer game in the North-East. Their leader was a young Scotsman, named James Allan, who had arrived on Wearside to find that there was not a single football club in Sunderland, and only about four in the whole County of Durham. This deficiency he determined to put right. He called his colleagues together in the October of 1879, and the direct outcome of that meeting was the formation of “The Sunderland and District Teachers' Association Football Club.” Its arrival did not awaken any great enthusiasm and it is on record that the “gate” for a County trial match in which the teachers took part was only 6s. 2 ½ d. Money was so scare in those early years, in fact, that it was a wonder the club was kept alive at all. One financial crisis was overcome by the auction of a prize canary belonging to a member. They were desperate days.
Their First Cup.
At the end of two seasons the future seemed so hopeless that the teachers had to face the alterative of disbanding or extending the qualification for membership. They selected to carry on, and it was then that they took on the title of The Sunderland Association Football club. No one could have dreamed what a mighty force in football the new organization was destined to become. There was no thought then that the men of Sunderland would in the space of a few yards earn for themselves the proud description of “The Team of all the Talents.” Sunderland gained their earliest distinction in the Durham cup. They won this trophy the first year it was put for the competition and repeated the feat again and again as the years went by. By now they had gathered something of a following and their reputation was more than a local one. In the 1885-86 season they paid a visit to Edinburgh, where they encountered Hearts of Midlothian, the first of many fixtures with leading Scottish sides. This association with clubs north of the Border brought Sunderland into contact with players of whom they thought so highly that they engaged several of them for their own team, and it was from this point that real progress was made. The late Mr. Tom Watson who had been appointed secretary was laying the foundation of “The team of all the Talents.” In 1890 Sunderland sought admission to the Football league, which had come into existence two years earlier. Objections were raised because the applicant's geographical situation was too remote from the rest of the clubs in membership. But Sunderland persisted in their appeal and were admitted at last on condition that they paid their visitors' travelling expenses. It all seems so strange now, imposing such a condition as this, but there was not much money in football 50 years ago. The game was young and had yet to grip the public imagination.
Sunderland began their League career with a home engagement with Burnley, on September 13, 1890. They lost 3-2 and were defeated again two days later, by Wolverhampton Wanderers, the score on this occasion being 4-3.
“Prince of Goalkeepers.”
Realising that their weakness was in defence, Sunderland now engaged a goalkeeper from Arbroath a stalwart fellow named Ned Doig a Scottish International. On Wearside, Doig is still spoken of as “the prince of goalkeepers.” He was in the club's service for fourteen years, and helped them in the many triumpants that brought lasting lustre to their name. Yet the circumstances of Doig's start were unfortunate. He was put in the team for the away match with West Bromwich. The Wearsides won and there was great jubilation over the initial victory. So eager had they been to play their famous new goalkeeper, however, that they did not complete his registration. The penalty was a £50 fine and the forfeit of the points they had taken from West Bromwich. Sunderland did not let such misfortune depress them. In the space of the next five years, they only suffered in defeat at home. A new force had arrived in league football. The Wearsides held 7 th position in the table at the end of their first season. In each of the next two campaigns they were champions. The season after that, they five years, they only suffered one defeat led again. They were the first club to score 100 goals in a season (1892-93). All the world marvelled of such a record. And the wages paid to these men were anything from 30s, to £3 a week! In August 1896, the club was converted into a limited liability company and Mr. Tom Watson left them to build up the fortunes of Liverpool. A bad season followed and then the men had to fight for their League lives in the closing stages of the campaign. They came near to being relegated but pulled through and starved off a humiliation that has never yet fallen to their lot.
Notice to Quit.
Having received notice to quit their ground at Newcastle-road Sunderland moved to Roker Park, their present headquarters, in 1898. They opened the ground with a match against Nottingham Forest in the presence of a record crowd of 30,000. But the “team of all the Talents” was breaking up and in the next few years, Sunderland were to know anxiety as well as success and to undergo many changes. Mr. Bob Kyle, was appointed manager in June, 1905, and under his guidance, the club gradually found its feet again. He it was who gathered together a new team of talented players among them such men as Charlie Thomson, from the Hearts, Jack Mordue, from Woolwich Arsenal; Arthur Brown, who had won his international cap with Sheffield United when he was 18; Frank Cuggy and the peerless Charles Bucham. The Cuggle-Mordue-Buchan right wing triangle became a combination at which to marvel. A new era dawned with the arrival of these men. Old glory was recaptured. In 1913, Sunderland won the League Championship and reached the Cup final for the only time in their history. Their opponents Aston Villa beat them by a solitary goal at the Crystal palace in the presence of a crowd of 120,000. Sunderland's lack of success in the Cup is one of the mysteries of football. They have been League Champions five times, but not once have they been able to inscribe their name on the silver trophy, even though they have been seeking to do so since 1885. Since the war, the club has spent lavishly in an effort to gather together yet another “Team of all the Talents” but somehow, it has never been able to succeed. The present manager Mr. Johnnie Cochrane, has concentrated, in late years, on building up a side of young players. He has chosen his lads carefully. He has drafted them in one by and seen them developed a sound understanding that promises well for the future. They gained sixth place in the League last season and some of them, notably Heraitio Carter, showed that they were on the threshold of international services. It is Sunderland's aim to prove that all their glory did not perish with the past.

EVERTON F.C. SIGN CHESTER LEAGUE PLAYER
Cheshire Observer - Saturday 20 October 1934
On Wednesday Everton F.C., signed on amateur forms D. Trentham, the outside-left of Saltney G.W.R, Social, who scored ten goals in their last two matches.  Several clubs had made enquiries regarding this player, but on Wednesday he was signed by Everton.

LEEDS UTD, TWO GOALS UP
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 20 October 1934
EVERTON’S PUT UP A HARD FIGHT
PENALTY APPEAL FAILS
By Bee
Everton; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean, Higham, Stein. Leeds United; Savage; Sproston, Milburn (J); Mills, Hart, Hornby; Mahon, Roper, Hydes, Furness, Cochrane. Referee; Mr. Blake, Middlesbrough.  Everton at Leeds United played Higham, Stevenson being engaged in the international match. The day was dull: the crowd was bigger than usual, and the first blow was an official edict that typewriters were not allowed here. Still we clicked on.  The opening exchanges were even, and after a Leeds shot had gone just over Higham made a swerving lo b centre.  The goalkeeper made a mess of it, looked like being beaten, but escaped with a pick-up.  Stein came near heading a goal, thanks to Leyfleld's corner, and Hydes replied with a bad header of a good centre. Hart cleared on the goalmouth when everything was going against the Leeds defence.  Cunliffe and Stein were prominent. It was touch and go, and Hart made the final stroke. Cochrane shot very badly when putting through a fine header by Cresswell. Britton's work was very good, but Cunliffe opened a shade too daintily and short in his pass.  Everton were attired in white jerseys and black knickers, having probably thought Leeds were playing in their old colours instead of their new colours-amber and blue.
LEEDS TAKE THE LEAD 
Leeds took the lead in eighteen minutes. Sager, punching away a centre from the right, found the ball returning very sweetly to the open goal by Furness, who would have missed had he tried to burst the network.  Everton moved nicely if not with good results for the Leeds defence, and once Dean headed back where no one was, Sagar had to tip over the bar a fast shot from Hornby; Creswell got in the way of another shot, and Sagar rushed out to kick away when Furness had gone on his James touches. 
GEE'S FINE SAVE 
Gee headed out in great style from a free kick against Dean, and Sagar made a one-handed fist-away after he had seemed to go too far forward.  Everton attacked well when Dean set Leyfield going. The centre was not too good, but the Leeds defenders got mixed up and one fell, so that when Leyfield made the final shot, trying to squeeze the ball through falling and standing defenders, a band went out and turned the ball away.  Everton appealed for a spot kick but the referee would not allow it, after which Cresswell, running up and being far forward, shot expertly and nearly surprised the goalkeeper.  More good passing by Everton started by Britton led to a crash. Cunliffe being near goal, and he and the goalkeeper colliding heavily, Britton quick hook up over his head turning the ball no more than a foot was the tit-hit of play.  Gee hooked the ball off the goal line when no one else could save his side.  Everton had their good football moments without providing the punch necessary near goal. Sagar picked up the ball near the ground—a perfect hit of timing and trust in his own sound view of a fast centre.  Half-time —Leeds Utd. 1, Everton nil.
Everton began the second half with a good effort by Higham and a trip of Cunliffe that would have got a penalty in many a game. Higham tried a second time, thanks to Thompson and Stein, and this time the goalkeeper dropped to his knees and missed his save, but was saved by his body.  Sagar responded with a cut across to a centre. He fell, struggled along, and grabbed the ball to safety. Sproston nipped in to stop the advancing Dean, who had a quiet day.  The same player also stopped Cunliffe when the latter had a clear field.  Everton were without shots, Leyfield got his chance through Dean warding off a defender. The winger had to use his left foot, and never got to gripe with the chance.  Hydes made an overhead kick, Sagar expecting it, and catching the ball readily. Shots of sting were felt, but Cochrane put in the best, and Sagar again caught the ball. Leyfield and Higham changed places to try and make Everton more effective. Gee held up Hydes and when Everton broke away through Stein a centre followed and Dean headed the ball on to Leyfield, who tried to imitate Furness’s lob goal without success. Gee was inches wide of scoring against his own side when kicking anywhere for clearance owing to Leeds being so well placed for goal.  Near the end Stein centred, and Dean headed in.  Savage just got his knuckles to it to save his side. Sagar tried to pull at Hyde’s jersey, but the goal was again empty, and a goal had to come. Final; Leeds United 2, Everton 0. 

THE SALT OF THE SOCCER CROWD
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 20 October 1934
By Bees
Here's one of the real old scholars of football. Was with Everton when they started, followed them unfailingly for 57 years, when Everton started at Stanley Park, when they went to Priory-road, and will be with them to the bright end.  Name: Mr. George Clarkson, whom nobody knows or recognizes-by that name.  "Bumper" is his proper name.  Born of Blackburn parents, but himself out and out Evertonian.  Sort of unofficial official. Works for the club with no thought of picking up a fine position in his gala days of retirement. A lover of work and a worker for love—in the good name of sport. Followed Everton because it was traditional with them that they must put the game before themselves; players of the best quality only; buying the best has always paid Everton.  He used to play for the then famous Aintree Church, which produced the Balmers, Crelleys, &c,. And later when the war was on and "Bumper" was near 50 years old, Everton A. played a game with the sojjers at Lathom. Two men failed to turn up, so the trainer was asked if he had a pair of eights. He had.  And that's how "Bumper" became outside right.  And against whom do you think he played? None other than Hanlon, former Everton back, and well-known as Bristol City back. Hanlon was Trainer Elliott's relative and "Bumper" realized his poor chance, but arranged a plan of campaign. He would not hold the ball, he would place to his inside right, and then getting the return pass would push the ball straight forward. It worked famously and "Bumper" scored a goal. The colonel congratulated him after the game and inquired his name. "I'm Alec Latta," said "Bumper," hardly knowing what to say. "Put it there," said the colonel.  And by the time the Everton team returned home, Billy and the late Harry Green were there to offer their congratulations to "Alec Latta."  In many clubs you find an officious unofficial interloper, but here Everton have been blessed for many years with "Bumper" Clarkson's kindly thought and earnest endeavour. You cannot mistake him in the shareholders' stand—he's the man with the flower.  Typical Liverpudlian, good and sound of heart, may he live long to enjoy his peaceful retirement "with the old dutch." 

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 20, 1934
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON RES V BURY RES
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 20 October 1934
A lively first half with plenty of incidents and if Everton’s “A” team left wing was not so dangerous as the right, they were doing quite well.  Bury were sharp open attackers, and Anderson’s goal, after ten minutes, was a worthy effort. Webster led the home attack earnestly and Bell prevented the home centre snapping an equalizer. Geldard made an opening for Webster to level the scores.  Half-time.- Everton Res 1, Bury Res 1.

LEEDS UNITED 2 EVERTON 0
October 22, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Forwards Off Form
Everton Fail At Leeds.
Strain On The Defence.
By “Bee.”
Leeds United beat Everton 2-0 at Leeds before 17000 spectators, and they took a long time over their rather simple job. In Fact, a minute from the finish Leeds held the slendered lead and Sagar and his backs had defied their over-many attacks. The trouble with Everton's defence was that they were expected to do everything all the time. The strain wore the backs down to a fine point and finally Hydes scored from a throw-in near the corner flag taken by Cresswell and not accepted by his back partner Cook. Could any one picture an opportunity such as that. If did not matter much because the better, faster, and nippier side, the side that shot hard and often worthily won, but there were spells of Everton combination in the first half leading to nothing, and one did not believe they could be so preserve near the goal area. Everton had Higham, for Stevenson, engaged in a winning international side, and long before the finish Higham had changed places with Leyfield –evidence that something had gone wrong with the Everton attacking works. Actually the whole five were out of the picture. Dean had not been well and played as though he was hardly fir. Stein was the safest and best and Leyfield was below form, while Higham did no better than he had done on Wednesday at Goodison, which is saying a tremendous amount of any one at that game.
Uncommmon Goals.
Cunliffe got a bad knock in his effort to beat Savage, the Leeds goalkeeper, and both suffered in the collision, and Cresswell and Higham in turn came near beating a goalkeeper who appeared none to safe. However, Everton's solitary redeeming feature came when Leeds were a goal to the good. Dean headed so well that Savage could do no more than knuckle the ball away for a corner. The Leeds goals were uncommon. I have named the last first. The first came in 18 minutes, and Furness coolly lifted the ball over the heads of the players. Sagar having advanced and his goal was left gaping. If was a goal cleverly taken by the outstanding forward on the field a neat goal; a just rewards. After the Everton showed some of their sterling combination, thanks to the leadership of Britton, with Gee and Thomson adding their weight but the response to Britton's highly polished work was of a paltry character, and this was galling, because Britton had done something similar against Aston Villa and had found his forwards responding. There was a gulf between the inside forwards of the winning side compared with the losers, and while Furness was excellent the whole team had virility and determined not seen from the Goodison men. Hart was a studious, foraging, and forward centre half-back; Sproston saved two goals cleverly, and Hornby, of Oakengates, had a good innings albeit a linesman did not see him use his hand to propel the ball, when the incident was five yards from the linesman's position. The refereeing of Mr. Blakes, of Middlesbrough, however, was a feature of mention; quite a happy control of the contesting sides, although one has to say it was a game that never threatened to get out of hand. Everton's forwards slept throught it. Team: - Leeds United: - Savage, goal; Sposton and Milburn (J.), backs; Mills, Hart and Hornby, half-backs; Mahon, Roper, Hydes, Furness, and Cochrane, forwards. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cresswell and Cook, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Leyfield, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Higham, and Stein, forwards. Referee Mr. R. Blake (Middlesbrough).

IRELAND 2 SCOTLAND 1
October 22 1934.
Coulter's Shot Decides.
The International match at Belfast had a most drastic finish. Ten minutes from the end Scotland held a one goal lead against ten opponents Scott the Ireland goalkeeper having been off the field injured all through the second half. Yet Ireland swarming round the Scottish goal in a last desperate bid to equalize, not only did this but scored twice and won the match by 2-1.
Everton Players Do Well.
Stevenson (A.) the Everton forward was the brains of the Irish attacks. His dribbling was perfectly done, and in this respect he even at times outshone his Scottish namesake. If Coulter and Duggan were not so fast as the Scottish wingers, they made several tricky runs, and Coulter redeemed some bad errors by getting the winning goal. Coulter headed the dramatic winning goal from Gowdy's pass. The attendance was 39,772.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 BURY RESERVES 3
October 22 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central league (Game 11)
Everton could rightly consider that they were unfortunate in not gaining both points for a somewhat even first half was followed by a lengthy spell wherein Everton completely overplayed the visitors. Then, five minutes from the end, with Everton enjoying a 3-1 lead, Bury found their first half form again and the result was that they snapped a goal that Everton warmly disputed. Another break through brought them a third goal. Everton invariably revealed the better balanced and sharper thrust. Everton's “A” team left wing Hannon and O'Reilly, did remarkably well, and the scorers were Webster (2), and O'Reilly for Everton and Anderson (2), and Chalmers for Bury. Everton: - King goal; Williams and Jones backs; Mercer, White and Archer, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Webster, Hannon and O'Reilly, forwards.

EVERTON'S BACKWARD FORWARDS.
October 22 1934. Evening Express.
Only Four Shots in 90 Minutes.
By the Pilot.
Forward weakness was entirely responsible for Everton's defeat by an indifferent Leeds United at Elland-road, on Saturday. Had the Blues' attackers revealed any semblance of the form they have been showing in recent games they would have returned winners but there was little cohesion and no snap. Throughout the 90 minutes no more than four shots were aimed at savage, and only one of those looked like producing a goal. That was a header from Dean in the closing minutes, which may have brought an equaliser and a point. For the rest it was merely a case of disjointed endeavour. Dean tried to bring improvement by making Higham and Leyfield change places, but it failed to “work.” Dean was not well in health, and his play was affected. This may have accounted for some of the poorness of attack, but surely Everton's forward-line is something more than a one-man affair? Stevenson has not accomplished much in the goal-scoring line but definitely he was missed. Higham and Cunliffe were never in touch at any period, and the scheming manceurves of Stevenson were sadly lacking. Leyfield tried hard, but Stein was the most successful, for he did outwit Sproston several times and get across good centres. With Hart a dominant figure in the centre of the field, it was small wonder that the Everton vanguard appeared in such an unfavourable light. This was but a shadow of Everton –the 1934 Everton – and poorest team I have seem this season 0 Leeds – were made to appear better than they really were.

UNITED’S CLEVER WIN
Leeds Mercury - Monday 22 October 1934
SMART ATTACK KEEPS EVERTON SUBDUED
By Hugh Whitfield
Scorers; Leeds United- Furness and Hydes -2 goals- Everton-Nil
Old masters and young bloods alike shone in this match at Elland Road. The result was a keen, exhilarating game, while the crowd of 17,000 was satisfied not only with the fast, exciting football, but with the obvious superiority of the home team over clever opponents.  Old masters, I said. Where will you find such a classic pair as Ernest Hart, of Leeds United, and Warneford Cresswell, of Everton?  Here they were, playing as delightfully as ever. Every move by Cresswell, at right back, was a lesson for young footballers.  Cresswell is the coolest man in the game, and judging the way he still makes position beat pace and brains beat dash, there seems no reason why he should ever stop playing, even if in many years’ time he has to be pushed on the field in a bath chair. 
GREAT YOUNG PLAYERS. 
Having applauded the old masters, what about the young bloods? There were plenty of them who did well in this game, but here, again, two stood out.  Really they are two young artists of the game, not young bloods. It was almost an intellectual treat to contemplate the work of Furness, the Leeds inside left, and Britton, the Everton right half.  Furness not only made wonderful use of the ball, taut sought it with terrier-like persistency. He is worker as well as an artist, and the Elland Road supporters are lucky people, indeed, in having such a grand little player to watch. His value in many attacks in this match was almost incalculable.
WING-HALF DISTINCTION. 
As for the work of Britton, I have seen nothing choicer in wing half-back play except that of Willis Edwards at his very best.  That is high, but not extravagant, praise. Subtle body swerve and delicate footwork make Britton a danger every time he gets the ball. He can work into the best position with it before sending along his pass, which he does beautifully.  England and Everton are lucky to have such a man.  I have singled out four men, but fifth was the outstanding player of the game.  Indeed, he almost was the game, important a part did he play in it.  This hero was Sagar, in the Everton goal —jack-in-the-box Sagar, they ought to call him. He sprang spectacularly to make many fine saves, and more than any other Everton player was responsible for keeping down the Leeds score, and preventing the Leeds forwards taking full advantage of their keen attacking.  Sagar did wonderfully well, but there were times when he was lucky in scooping up the ball on the ground, while some may say he was guilty of errors of judgment when Leeds United’s goals were scored, for he was out of his goal on both occasions.  So you see what a vital part Sagar played in the game, and what an adventurous afternoon he had. Who would be a goalkeeper? 
COOL SCORERS 
I thought the Leeds goals were tributes to the coolness of the men who scored them rather than the result of errors by Sagar.  In the first half Furness lobbed the ball beautifully over the heads of the Everton defenders after a centre from Mahon had drawn Sagar out, and very near the end of the game Hydes tricked the Everton goalkeeper neatly as he left his charge on a forlorn hope, the ball again being shot into an empty net.
ELIMINATION “DIXIE.” 
Between the goals there was much entertaining play, with the Leeds forwards always more impressive. For Everton, Leyfield and Stein made dangerous raids on the wings, but in the middle Dixie Dean was blotted out by the combined activities of Hart, Jack Milburn and Sproston.  It was a fine Leeds defence, in which Hornby and Mills, the wing halves, and Savage, in goal, also did manfully. It was good, too, to see the way defender tried to place his clearances to an attacker, and Sproston and Hornby are to be commended for their efforts in this respect.  The way Leeds United are trying to keep the ball the floor" is credit to the players and their advisers. 
HAPPY RETURN HYDES. 
The Leeds attack was both sprightly and skilful. Roper, at inside right, is finding his feet, while Hydes, on his return, brought a lively and vigorous leadership to the line.  Mahon and Cochrane, though not so accurate as usual with their centres, ran strongly. The work the whole team kept the crowd cheering. United must try to keep on top of the wave now.

EVERTON'S FORWARDS SLEPT AT LEEDS
Liverpool Echo - Monday 22 October 1934
Bee’s Notes, The Hive
Everton's forwards slept throughout the game at Leeds. I might have done as the Everton forwards did if I had not been obnoxiously pertinacious.  Picture a publicity director of the club—and a director, advancing to the front of the grandstand and telling the world he would not allow a typewriter to be used; picture a p.c. spending the interval advising me of his authority, length of service, and of the objection taken to the noise I make with my silent typewriter ! I told 'em all right from the start it was a silent machine, bought so that directors and their spouses might go through a game with infinite peace, but this Leeds director would not listen to explanations. He didn't care what make it was; it was not to be used. I used it to the end and believe it or not the complaint laid against after the match was that a director's wife, sitting below felt the vibrations "of the machine! What I felt like, after that stupid assertion, following on the haranguing of a police-constable, can be felt. Leeds United deserved their win, in spite of the upset calmed by this unwarrantable interference. They played so much faster, so much more crisply; so much more "together "; they shot better. Furness was really clever and conclusive; Everton's inside forwards were neither conclusive nor convincing; there was an absence of shot and shell, and eventually Higham and Leyfield changed places. That did not bring any further result, and one sighed for the Everton seen at Anton Villa’s ground. These riotous changes of form are hard to understand. Here Dean, not too well, was not the busy, captivating forward and leader he had been at Aston; but that only served to show how much Everton's attack leans upon the middle man. Higham did no better than on Wednesday. Leyfield was not bright or resourceful; Cunliffe got a bad knock trying to get the equalizer, and once more failed to go on with the ball to useful purpose. Yet he and the others so often in the first half showed combination that threatened advance and attainment. As showing Everton's chance to keep towards the top of the league with a draw, Leeds were only 1 up at the eighty-ninth minute.  The first goal had been an uncommon job over the clever Sagar's head—he was yards out of his goal; then Dean nearly gained the equalizer. Savage, refusing to knuckle under at this late hour by knuckle dusting the header.  Away went a long, strong kick away for safety's sake. Cresswell took the throw-in near his own corner flag. He threw the ball towards Cook, not far enough for one who had run himself out, like Cresswell, and had tired of bearing all the brunt of the game; so Hydes got a final-minute goal. It did not matter then; the game was over, and Everton had got their deserts in spite of the finely-skilled movements of Britton in the first half and Gee all the way through. It was a heartbreaking time for the Everton defence, Sagar and the backs in particular: and one wonders how they "stood up" to it for so long when they had no respite from their sleepy forward line.

£353 DAMAGES AND COSTS AWARDED
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 23 October 1934
EX-EVERTON FOOTBALLER INJURED BY MOTOR CAR
A former professional footballer, who first joined Everton Club as an amateur, claimed damages at Liverpool Anises, to-day, for injuries received in a motor-car accident on August 18 last year in Shaw-street.  He was John Edward Mutch, aged 46, of 10, Watmough-street, Liverpool, and he sued Mrs. Ann Cody, of 25, Phythian-street, Liverpool, the motorist, who admitted liability and asked Mr. Justice Atkinson to assess the damages.  For Mulch there appeared Mr. E.G.  Hemmerde. K.C,. and Mr. F.  E. Pritchard.  Mrs. Cody was represented by Mr. F. A. Sellers.  Mr. Hemmerde said that at the time Mutch had for some months been unemployed, but had been promised work in a few days. He was walking along Shaw-street when a motor-car, driven by Mrs. Cody, mounted the pavement and pinned him against the wall. 
THREE OPERATIONS 
His right leg was injured, and three operations had been necessary. For the past fifteen months he and his family had received relief, the whole of which he would have to repay.  In evidence, Mutch said he had been goalkeeper for Accrington Stanley. He was employed by "Prescot Cables “ and Liverpool Corporation Electricity Department.  For the Corporation he had done digging for the construction of a lake.  It was stated that Mutch could not now drive in a spade because of his injured ankle.  Mr. Sellers said he could drive it in with his other foot.  Mr. Justice Atkinson awarded Mutch £353 damages and costs. 

EVERTON CHANGES – GELDARD AND COULTER IN LEAGUE SIDE.
October 24, 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
The display of Everton at Leeds last week was not at all satisfactory and for the match with West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park on Saturday several changes are made. Stevenson, who helped Ireland to defeat Scotland, returns to his position as inside left in place of Higham, and he will have for his partner his international colleagues. Coulter, who has been playing so well in the Central League team, apart from his display at Belfast. Coulter appeared in the senior side on three occasions in the spring of this year, but this will be his first appearance in the senior side this term. He takes the place of Stein, who thus misses his first match for a long time. He played in all League matches last season, and has taken part in all this season's games to date. On the other wing Geldard returns once more in place of Leyfield. Geldard has been showing a return to the form which proved so attractive where he first joined Everton and it is hoped that his return to the first eleven will mark a continuance of his fine football with the reserves. Geldard played in the first match of the season against Tottenham Hotspur, but since the time Leyfield has held the outside-right berth. The team to meet West Bromwich Albion is as follows: Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. The reserve side to visit Blackpool will be; King; Williams, Jones; Mercer, Clark, Archer; Leyfield, Bentham, Higham, Webster, M.W. O'Reilly.

EVERTON'S THREE FORWARD CHANGES.
October 24, 1934. Evening Express.
International Partners Brought In.
Stevenson and Coulter
Geldard Returns Against Albion.
By the Pilot.
Everton are determined to bring about improvement in their attack in an effort to regain the championship of the First Division. For the match with West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park on Saturday three forward changes have been made, only Dean and Cunliffe retaining their places as compared with the team which made such an indifferent show at Leeds last Saturday. The re-inclusion of Stevenson at inside left in place of Higham was expected for last week Stevenson was away assisting Ireland in her victory over Scotland. Stevenson will have alongside him his international partner, Jack Coulter, the former Belfast Celtic player. Coulter takes the place of Stein, the Scottish winger, who will be missing his first game with Everton since season 1932-33. Coulter played in three first-team matches last season. He was at inside left against Portsmouth, and outside left against Huddersfield Town and Sunderland. He has been Irleand's regular outside-left for two seasons, and on Saturday scored the winning goal by which the Irishmen beat Scotland.
Brilliant Form.
His form with Everton Reserves has been brilliant of late. The same applies to Albert Geldard, the international outside right, who returns to his position for the first time since August 25, the opening day of the season. Geldard played against Tottenham Hotspur, but suffered an injury. So well has his deputy, Leyfield been playing that Geldard has been unable to regain his position. The former Bradford player has now recovered from his leg trouble, which seriously affected him in the early days of the season, and has been reproducing the form, which induced the Football Association to play him against Italy and Switzerland. The remainder of the team is unchanged for the Albion game in which Everton will make an attempt to keep their 100 per cent, home record. Everton; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. Leyfield and Higham are included in the Central league side to visit Blackpool, and at outside-left will be M. W. O'Reilly a local schoolmaster. Everton Reserves; King; Williams, Jones; Mercer, Clark, Archer; Leyfield, Bentham, Higham, Webster, M.W. O'Reilly.

EVERTOR CHANGES 
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 24 October 1934
Everton make several changes in the team to play West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park, on Saturday. Stevenson returns to inside left in place of Higham, and Coulter, who distinguished himself against Scotland for Ireland, comes into the outside left position after good work in the Central League team. Stein thus misses his first match for a time.  Geldard returns in place of Leyfield on the right. Team: Sager; Cresswell, Cook: Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter.  The reserve side to visit Blackpool will be: King; Williams, Jones; Mercer, Clark. Archer; Leyfield, Bentham, Higham, Webster. M. W. O'Reilly.

FOOTBALLERS’ SQUADRON RACE
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 25 October 1934
The race between the Everton and Liverpool footballers at the Everton S.C Gala, last night, brought out the best from the many fans present.  Roberts and Gee led off, and the latter’s powerful stroke left Leyfield with a five yards lead by Nivvy.  The South African sprinted to some tune and touched barely behind the Everton player, but this was near enough for Riley to leave Coulter standing, so to speak.  With a lead of six yards on the last length it appeared easy for Savage, but Mercer gave Everton some hope with his speedy and beautiful stroke, and he was only two yards from the finish when Savage reached home.

HISTORICAL FIGURES FOR EVERTON FANS
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 25 October 1934
Bee’s Notes
“Old time Blue” writes;- I was interested in the publication of the sequence of home wins by Everton, and would like to call your attention and that of present-day “fans” to another bit of history which I came across the other day.  Between September 1 and October 13, in the season 1894-95, the Everton first team played 12 games home and away and won them all.  The unlucky thirteenth game was at Blackburn, where the Rovers won 4-3.  The matches were;- The excursions into Scotland were quite a success, the Rangers being bearded in their own den to the tune of 4-1.  The return with Hearts, at Goodison later on in the year was won 6-2, and was noticeable for the hefty tussles between Jack Bell and Barney Battles, two brawny men and brainy.  It will be observed that Everton’s opponents of Saturday next, West Bromwich Albion, were met during the sequence and beaten 4-1, and I have a vivid recollection of Bell flitting down the left wing and scoring in the first minute, without an Albion man touching the ball from the kick-off.  There are some figures for the present team to emulate.  Note the free scoring, despite the old offside rule then operating, and when “records” are mentioned home wins alone carry little prestige.  It is the ability to carry the fight to the other chap’s camp and emerge victorious that gains the laurels-vide Arsenal the past few years.  There were giants in those days.  Would that the present team could equal their efforts and deeds.

WALTON TRAMS V R.M.S DUCHNESS OF BEDFORD
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 25 October 1934
Dixie Dean, of Everton acted as referee, Stein and Cook as linesmen in a friendly game between Walton Trams and the Duchness of Bedford, at Finch-lane, this afternoon.  After 20 minutes Scott scored for the Duchness of Bedford. 

ENGLISH FOOTBALL LEAGUE CHOICE
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 25 October 1934
Against Scottish League Next Week
The Football league met to-day in Liverpool to decide the team to play for the League against the Scottish League next Wednesday in London.  the choice fell upon the side that had already done famously; Team;- Hibbs (Birmingham); Cooper, captain (Derby County), Hapgood (Arsenal) backs; Britton (Everton), Barker (Derby County), Bray (Manchester City) half-backs; Matthews (Stoke), Bowden (Arsenal), Tilson (Manchester City), Westwood (Bolton Wanderers), Brook (Manchester City), forwards. Reserves-Gardner, of Aston Villa, and hall, of Tottenham Hotspur.  Referee; Mr. W.T. Harper.

ALL STAR GOODISON DUEL
October 26, 1934.Evening Express.
Everton's “National” Eleven.
Six “Caps” in Albion Team.
Blues' Forward Experiment.
By the Pilot.
Everton's match with West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park tomorrow looks more like an international duel than an ordinary League game. Every member of the Everton eleven has gained representative honours and the West Browich team contains no fewer than six internationals. The Everton side includes nine full internationals a Football league player and international trialist and an international reserve player. Just cast your eyes over this imposing assembly. Everton: - Sagar (League player and Tralists); Cresswell (International) Cook (International), Britton (International) Gee (International) Thomson (International) Geldard (International Reserve), Dean (International), Stevenson (International), Coulter (International). West Bromwich Albion: - Pearson (International), Shaw (International), Trentham, Murphy (International), Richardswon (W.), Shakley, Glidden (International), Carter (International), Richardson (W.G), Sandford (International), Boyes.
This should ensure one of the finest games of the season, and it is a match of paramount importance to Everton.
Forward Experiment.
Everton have been trying to find a satisfactory forward combination, in the firm belief that with a penetrative attack they have a championship eleven. So far this season nine forwards have been tried with only Dean and Stein figuring in every match. The tenth attackers get his chance tomorrow. He is Coulter, the Irish international outside left, who takes the place of Stein. His partner will be Stevenson, his international “companion” so the watchers will see the Irish left wing, which was such a potent force in the defeat of Scotland a week ago. A further change has been made on the right where Geldard the young Bradford boy and English international comes in for the first time since the opening match of the season at Tottenham. He will resume his partnership with Cunliffe, Leyfield reverting to the reserves. Everton's hopes depend on the forwards. If they can strike a working understanding and infuse more goalmouth endeavour into their work they should win.

• Advertisement in Evening Express. League Match at Goodison Park, Tomorrow (Saturday) Everton versus West Bromwich Albion. Kick-off 3 o'clock. Admission 1/- Boys 4d, Stands extra (including tax). Booked seats, Sharp's Whitechapel.

EVERTON ATTEMPT A RECORD
Liverpool Echo - Friday 26 October 1934
ANCIENT FIGURES AN INSPIRATION
WEST BROMWICH WILL OFFER SEVERE REPLY
Bee’s Notes
Everton have done extremely well at home this season, better than usual. I did not think they had any more record-worlds to conquer, but as stated in Thursday's notes there is another new angle at which to judge the fine game due to-morrow at Goodison Park v. West Bromwich Albion; namely, the home victory to-morrow would bring Everton level with their best-ever performance of 1888-89! 
Everton have five home victories and some good away performances, Saturday excepted! A win to-morrow and there will be the equal of the performance put up in 1888-89, when these home results were strung together: 
September 8-Everton 2, Acrrington 1
September 15-Everton 2, Notts County 1
October 6- Everton 2, Aston Villa 0
October 27 –Everton 6, Derby County 2
November 3- Everton 2, Bolton Wanderers 1
November 24- Everton 3, Burnley 2
it is an interesting chart, reviving as it does the names of famous old sides.  West Bromwich are among the oldest and best; their performances have been made in spite of the close proximity of teams like Wolves and Villa and Birmingham, and in spite of high prices charged for new players. Actually, Albion grow them from the cot stage, and keep them tucked away till the great day calls them. Then they pop them in, and the lad—generally of no great height—proceeds to play according to Albion style. West Bromwich and Everton do not forget their Cup experiences at Old Trafford four years ago; West Bromwich do not forget some testy happenings in recent games.  The latest game between the pair bore no ill will, and I am sure to-morrow's important battle will be equally free from taint. It is stated in the Midlands that Everton made discreet inquiry of West Brom, regarding their great player Sandford, but money cannot buy such a priceless bit of goods. Sandford startled Liverpool weeks ago, and the former Everton leader, Alec Wall, told me after the game he reckoned Sandford was the best inside left playing to-day.  Alec should know, and Riley can give him testimonials—if needs be. Actually Albion don't sell players; they keep them to the bitter end, as witness Tommy Magee, Glidden, Carter, and company.  Talking of little footballers reminds me that I met Tommy Maine, of Liverpool and New Brighton memories, at the week-end. He had been scouting for Liverpool. Who does not remember this midget of midgets scattering along the touch-line and being quite a fiery little raider? He was quite a personality of play.  To-morrow's teams at Goodison provide plenty of pep and personality, and there should he another rousing game, especially as Everton are reinstating the man left out to help his country win a striking game with Scotland.  Everton; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter.  
Everton v. West Bromwich Albion will be Coulter's first appearance at Goodison in a League match in his proper position of outside left. His only previous League turn at home was v. Portsmouth last April as inside left to Jimmy Stein. Apropos Stein, he will be out of the Everton side for the first time since January 7, 1933, since which data he has put in a run of 76 consecutive League and Cup-tie games.

FILM STAR TO SEE EVERTON
Liverpool Echo - Friday 26 October 1934
ONE OF THE L’POOL MAGNETS TO ANNA NEAGLE
When Miss Anna Neagle, famous star of “Neil Gwyfin,” “Bitter Sweet,” and “The Queen’s Affairs,” arrives at the Cinema Carnival at the Grafton Rooms, to-night, a cheer ought to be given for the Everton Football Club, who are in part accountable for her presence at the ball.  At a reception at the Adephi Hotel, to-day, given to Mr. Henry Wilcox and Miss Neagle by the Cinematograpgh Exhibitors Association, an Echo reporter asked: what lured you to Liverpool?” and received the answer “Because I am a football fan, and I wanted to see Everton play West Bromwich.  Mr. Cuff, chairman of the club, has invited us to be present, and we shall be there just as excited as the thousands of Evertonians present.” To-morrow Miss Neagle is giving a dance in “Neil Gwynn” costume at the new Paramount Theatre.  In a black tailleur, while short waist, fastened with a diamante clasp, a black hat with drooping brim, and a bunch of fresh violets in her buttonhole, Miss Neagle looked even more attractive than she does in her period pictures.

EVERTON PLAY BRILLIANTLY
October 27 1934. Liverpool Football Echo.
West Bromwich Side Overrun.
Irish Wing Tricks
By the Stork.
Everton always masters. West Bromwich outplayed and outclassed. Everton's four goals' victory did not flatted them in the slightest degree. Teams: - Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cresswell and Cook, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Stevenson, and Coulter, forwards. West Bromwich Albion: - Pearson, goal; Shaw and Trentham, backs; Murphy, Richardson (W.), Sankey, half-backs; Glidden, Carter, Richardson (W.G.), Sandford, and Boyes, forwards. Referee Mr. W. S. Bristow, Stafford . The crowd was again a thin one despite the attraction of what promised to be a stirring game. Rain was the responsible factor for just before the time of kick-off it fell heavily, so that many would not risk the journey Everton got off with a good start, for within three minutes they had chalked up a goal through Cunliffe. The Irish wing had a good opening spell, and from Coulter's centre Dean tried the old trick of letting the ball run between his legs, but W. Richardson was too old a hand to be caught napping by a such a trick. Geldard, the first time he received the ball, made an accurate centre, and Pearson was now just in time to beat Dean, who made a great effort to nod the opening goal. Then followed the Everton goal. Britton centred the ball so accurate that it simply bounced on to Dean's head, so that the Everton leader was able to nod it over to Cunliffe, who was thereby left with an open goal. This was a good start, it put Everton on good terms with themselves and for ten minutes or so little was seen of the Albion attack, because Everton were dictation the terms of the game thus far. Glidden, Carter and Murphy joined up in a beautiful inter-passing movement, but Cook cut into the working so definitely that the trio did not reach a danger point. In fact, it enabled Gee and Thomson to show that they, too, could finesse to advantage. Dean was marked offside with a free kick and at this stage Trentham, who was hurt, had to leave the field. Dean followed him off the ground, to change his knickers. Cunliffe was doing two men's work, and spread out play better than usual. He plied Geldard with some choice passes, and when the latter returned, the inside right made a valiant effort to scoop the ball into the net, and it was only Pearson who prevented him doing so.
Dean Heads a Goal.
Dean charged Pearson, who last the ball, but there was no other Everton man close enough in to benefit by the movement. A second goal came at twenty-eight minutes. A perfectly-judged centre by Geldard was headed by Dean well wide of the Albion goalkeeper –this was good positional play. Trentham was back and Cunliffe tried a saucy back-heel effort, which Pearson saved. Coulter was rather inclined to hold the ball too long, so that when he wanted to get it away he usually found his way barred, and repeatedly kicked the ball to an opponent's body. Sandford tried to land a goal with a long free kick, and the Albion for the first time in the game now became a menace to the Everton defence, Sagar having to save from Glidden at the corner of the post. Dean and Cunliffe got in each others way while Britton had the legs swept from under him, and taking the free kick himself, gave Dean another nodding acquaintance with the ball, but Pearson was in position and pulled it from under the bar.
Half-time Everton 2 West Bromwich Albion 0
The crowd had increased considerably and it saw Everton in a winning vein. The Albion although at times producing excellent football, rarely obtained an opportunity to test Sagar. Everton were masters. They had been in the first half and were in the second. In fact one began to wonder what had come over that Albion team, noted for fieryness and pace. The answer was this; They played as well as they were allowed, for the Everton half-back line was in one of its most trenchant moods. Britton, Thomson and Gee plied their attack with great passes and these were added to by Stevenson and Cunliffe. Coulter had a moderate first half and for the first part of the second, but then he burst into the limelight with a bang. He and Stevenson played ducks and drakes with Murphy and Shaw (limping) and it was amazing that a glut of goals did not rise as the outcome of their work.
Letting Him Down Lightly.
True, Pearson had his anxious moments. He was well beaten by Dean but saved by Sankey, who, them on his knee by the goal line turned the ball away. The goalkeeper turned a stiff shot by Britton over the bar. Stevenson should most certainly have had a goal when he ran through drew the goalkeeper out, beat him, and then wide of the mark – a tragic miss, and Pearson patted Stevenson on the shoulder for letting him down so lightly. Coulter was a veritable box of tricks and it was only right and proper that he should take a goal. This he did when he headed Geldard's corner kick beyond Pearson at seventy-five minutes. Everton were dazzling! They had the crowd laughing by the manner in which they bambooned the Albion defence, and at eight minutes Stevenson got the reward for his fine game when he scored from twenty-yards out. Geldard was brought down in the penalty area and Dean entrusted the penalty kick usually taken by himself to Coulter, who, however, made a hopeless attempt to score. Final scored Everton 4 West Bromwich Albion 0.

EVERTON “A” V WEST KIRBY
October 27 1934. Liverpool Football Echo
Trentham making his debut, for the home side opened the scoring after fifteen minutes play. The good start was not sustained, for ten minutes after Hewitt, Rogers and Chamberlian scored in quick success for the visitors. Half-time Everton “A” 1, West Kirby 3.

BLACKPOOL RES V. EVERTON RES.
October 27, 1934. Evening Express, Football Edition
Everton were distinctly forcing the game in the earlier stages, and the Blackpool defence was not given much rest. The Blackpool goal had a narrow escape from a header by O'Reilly, and later the goalkeeper had to save hot shots from Higham and Webster. Everton were the quicker side and held position for a long time in the Blackpool quarters. After 23 minutes Brailsford scored for Blackpool in a sudden breakaway. Just before the interval Brailsford scored a second goal. Half-time Blackpool Res 2 Everton Res 0.
• Everton central League match with Blackburn Rovers will take place at Goodison Park on Wednesday Nov 7. It was fixed for Nov 3, but Everton are engaged at Oldham in the Lancashire Cup on that day.

FLYING START FOR EVERTON
Sports Argus - Saturday 27 October 1934
CUNLIFFE LEADS OFF
TRETHAM HURT
EVERTON 4 W.B.A. 0
EVERTON'S superiority ever West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park was pronounced. The four goals to none margin did not flatter the winners.  Albion failed to reproduce their recent forward sparkle, whereas "Dixie" Dean was flanked by as lively a line as one could wish. Everton have evidently unearthed a treasure in Coulter at outside left.  For the foul the fourth week Albion relied upon the same eleven, and, with the exception of Murphy, who was on international duty, it was the same side that figured in that thrilling struggle at Liverpool a month ago.  Everton made changes on each wing,  Geldard and Coulter coming In for Leyfield and Stein respectively.  Everton; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Shaw, Trentham; Murphy, Richardson (W.), Sankey; Glidden, Carter, Richardson (W.G), Sandford, Boyes. Referee; Mr. W.B. Bristow (Stafford).   It was raining when the teams turned out in the presence of about 20,000 spectators.  Dean kicked off, and the opening play was staged on the Everton left.  Coulter got in a couple of good centres, but Trentham cleared neatly.  Albion then took up the running, and Boyes and Sandford carried the ball well down before the outside-left ran it out of play.
DEAN'S HEAD. 
Pearson then withstood a challengefrom Dead, but in two minutes Everton took the lead. When the call came in from the right, Dean headed down to CUNLIFFE who was standing unmarked and the inside right gave Pearson no chance. Albion were quick to reply, and both Richardson (W. G.) and Sandford endeavoured to get to, but the home defenders had the better of the argument.  Everton were keeping the ball well on the move, and Pearson ran out to prevent Dean taking advantage of a right wing centre.  Directly after Sandford caused a thrill at the other end when he flashed a long range "special" just wide of the post.  The slippery state of the pitch was proving a handicap. Cresswell once showed his coolness when, with  Richardson (W. G.) and Boyes bearing down on him in the penalty area he deftly eluded both.  The home side seemed to be more forceful in their attacking methods, and Albion were not so precise in their passing as they might have been.  Glidden seemed to forget that he had the wind behind him, for his centres were going right out of the range of Boyce when he moved in. 
GELDARD TROUBLESOME
TheEverton right wing was showing up well and Geldard was a constant source of worry.   From a territorial point of view there was really not much to choose between the sides, but 'he home side were certainly the better finishers.  For a period Trentham was off the field with an injury, and Sandford moved into his place.  During his absence Richardson (W. G.) raced ahead, but was brought down just outside the penalty area.  The home defenders were relentless in their tackling, and Albion were having very few chances.  Shaw and Richardson (W.) stood up well to the attack, and although handicapped by having a man short, the "Throstles " made their opponents struggle for any advantage they secured.  Cunliffe disappointed the crowd when he shot outside, but later they showed their appreciation of a fine save by Pearson from Stevenson.  In 28 minutes Everton scored a second, DEAN heading through from a centre by Geldard.  Trentham re-appeared after a ten minutes absence.  The ball was running very well for Albion although some of their movements came to an abrupt end, the consequence of faulty passing.
PEARSON BUSY
Everton defenders were very quick in getting rid of the ball. Their forwards lay well up the field, and were alive to every possibility. Pearson was having an anxious time, but the defenders charged down some likely shots.  Albion's best effort for a long time featured a move between Sandford and Boyes.  Albion continued on their opponents' threshold for a period, and when Boyes centred, the ball sailed to Glidden who ran in to the post and headed into the goalkeeper's hands.  Glidden claimed that the custodian took the ball over the line, but the referee, who was yards away, decidedotherwise. Everton were the better side during the first half but Albion finished on a high note. 
Half-time; Everton 2, West Bromwich Albion 0
Everton were quickly off the mark in the second half, but Albion were not long in renewing acquaintance with Sagar, who made a delightful clearance from Carter.  Cunliffe figured in a great solo effort which carried him to within a few yards of goal, but there he succumbedto the combined efforts of Trentham  Albion were not having the best of luck, for Murphy had to leave the field after five minutes for repairs.  Murphy recovered after a couple of minutes.  It was the home side’s erratic shooting which gave Pearson a less hectic time than he might have experienced. Albion were fighting hard enough, but they were not combining with sufficient cleverness.  The centre by Boyes went to Richardson (W.G.) who when falling got in a shot which Sagar easily dealt with.  The Albion goal had a narrow escape just after, following a centre from Coulter, who was the star forward on the held.  Pearson kicked out from Dean, but Cunliffe returned the ball at once, but by kneeling on the line Sankey was able to keep the ball out.  Before Everton were finally beaten off Pearson was cheered to the echo when he tipped over the bar a shot from Cunliffe.   One of the biggest misses of the match came from Stevenson, who went off on his own with the Albion defence spread-eagled.  Pearson came 10 yards out, but the inside-left evaded him and then, with the empty goal confronting him, lifted the ball nigh over the bar.  At minutes. Everton went further ahead. COULTER heading through from a corner by Geldard.  After 80 minutes STEVENSON scored a fourth, and three minutes later Everton were awarded a penalty when Geldard was deemed to have been fouled.  It was a doubtful decision and it was perhaps only in keeping with things that Coulter shot side from the spot.  -  Albion were outplayed and Everton might easily have scored on twice as many occasions but for Pearson coupled with their own erratic finishing.
Result- Everton 4, W.B. Albion 0. 

THE SALT OF THE SOCCER CROWD
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 27, 1934
By Bee
Not Tony from America, but a man of Paramount importance! Breezy, as the true Dublins are; built for comfort and at one time for speed. Tough little knut; used to play for Dublin Bohemians, who were recently in charge of Bobby Parker, the ex-Everton player.  While with Bohemians he playedfor Ireland against England at Belfast, and I remember quite well his enthusiasm and his skill. Not big built for centre forward positions, but then Irish teams in those days had to depend upon their football craft rather than their physique. He was the centre man to this forward line: McDonnell, Hanon, Willits, and Kirwan. The last name will bring many gossipers to talk of the good old days, for Kirwan was an outside winger, and he played for some seasons with Everton. Happy days.  Nowadays Tony Reddin confabs with other ex-Everton players in Val Harris and Billy Lacey. At the moment he is helping to launch the big ship Paramount on the site of the old Stadium—just the man for the big job; he has a sporting way with him, and when the "ship" is well on its way you will find him at the Everton and Liverpool games and he will be able to lend a practical ear and give a practical eye to the game. Experience tells!

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 27 October 1934
By Louis T. Kelly

BLACKPOOL RES V EVERTON RES
Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, September 27, 1934
After twenty-three minutes, Blackpool got away in a sudden raid, and Brallisford scored from a pass by Thomas.  All through the first half, Everton held the best positions but they lacked determination in their finishing.  Higham and Webster both tested the Blackpool goalkeeper with long shots, and Higham had hard lines when his header went inches wide. Two minutes before the interval, Brallisford scored again on Blackpool. Half-time.- Blackpool Res 2, Everton Res 0. 

EVERTON 4 WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0
October 29 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Everton Crush The Albion.
Fine Footwork Leads To Big Success.
Forwards Respond To Clever half-Backs.
Coulter penalty Miss.
By “Stork.”
Everton bewildered West Bromwich Albion by superlative football, the like of which I have not had the pleasure of witnessing for many a long day. It was brilliant in every way and the score of 4-0 in Everton's favour does not flatter them. The Albion were crashed; they were left dazed by the perfect football machine, and they themselves are not dunces in the finer arts of the game. They met an Everton, which on the day's play would have beaten any opponents. Not even during their hectic days of big scoring feats did Everton produce the skill and artistry they brought into this game. Almost immediately play started they struck a method of attack which promised well, for it was full of canny, yet effective movements which the Albion defence was not capable of defeating. A goal in 3 minutes by Cunliffe could not have been the main cause of Everton high lights; it may have brought them confidence, but at that moment the Albion were playing such sound football that Everton could not have become over-confident. But it is only a truth to say that they were masters of the game from the first minute.
Memorable Fifteen Minutes.
The Midlanders side is noted for its pace and fiery attack, and clever defensive quality but Everton played in such a manner that the Albion were made to look small try, novices as compared with Everton. It was however, in the last 15 minutes that Everton showed their great might. Stevenson and Cunliffe all through had shown intricate footwork clever passes and subtle feints, but that last quarter of an hour will live long in the memory of all, and that goes for the Albion as well. They must have wondered what had come over this Everton team. I doubt they have ever found themselves so overran as they were on Saturday. They can usually give as much as they can take, but in this game they were thoroughly whipped and with average luck Everton's score would have been heavier. Everton missed a penalty, Stevenson after taking the ball beyond the goalkeeper swept it into the crowd. Dean should also have scored again, but I suppose that most will say 4-0 was sufficient. The Albion did not suggest at part of the game that they would score. I think they took Four Corners during the whole of the game. I put Everton's brilliance down to the work of their half-backs, Britton, Gee and Thomson. They were the key men, and how they unlocked the door for the Everton forwards to swarm through!
Irish Wing Pair.
Naturally all eyes were centred on the Irish wing Coulter and Stevenson. The inside left was perfect all through but one began to wonder if the omission of Stein was a wise one, for Coulter did not have a good first half. He wanted to do too much, but his display in the second half wiped out any adverse criticism totted up against him by his masterful game later on. He simply romped round Murphy and Shaw (limping) but to what extent he was indebted to Stevenson only Coulter knows. The inside forward was a wizard with the ball. Never a pass went wrong, and Coulter responded with a will so that the Albion defence was overwhelmed, at its wits end how to deal with the pair. They never did successfully in this last 15 minutes. Both Stevenson and Coulter scored a goal – it was only right and proper that they should do so for theirs was a big part in this handsome victory. Dean scored his usual goal with a beautiful header. The Albion have never before been so tightly pagged down yet I saw sufficient in some of their football to know that they only wanted some sort of snur-probably a goal –to set them off and make them a team to be feared. But this was Everton's day. One followers of twenty years standing said; “I have never seen such foot work” and I had to agree. It is a long time since I saw the crowd rise to its feet in actual. The people could hardly contain themselves. Everton running round the Albion, one of the smartest sides in the division. It was difficult to imagine Dean led the line extremely well, and Geldard has come back to something approaching his best –which he is good enough for anyone. It was as a team that this victory was accomplished, but Coulter and Stevenson must come for the main laurels and I was glad to see Cunliffe opening out the play more than has been his wont in recent games. Teams: - Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cresswell and Cook, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean (captain), Stevenson, and Coulter, forwards. West Bromwich Albion: - Pearson, goal; Shaw and Trentham, backs; Murphy, Richardson (W.), Sankey, half-backs; Glidden, Carter, Richardson (W.G.), Sandford, and Boyes, forwards. Referee Mr. W. S. Bristow, Stafford.

BLACKPOOL RESERVES 5 EVERTON RESERVES 0
October 29 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central League (Game 12)
At Blackpool. Everton did most of the attacking, holding the Blackpool men in their own quarters for long periods, without being able to score. Blackpool's success lay in the ability to snap up chances. The Everton forwards were unable to finish. When within striking distance their skill seemed to leave them, and many cleverly won positions were thrown away. The shooting was very erratic too. Leyfield and O'Reilly were clever wingers, and a good deal of useful work was done by Clark at centre half. The defence was not too sound and at times wide-open spaces were left. Everton: - King, goal; Williams and Jones backs; Mercer, Clark (captain) and Archer half-backs; Leyfield, Bentham, Highan, Webster and O'Reilly, forwards.
Everton “A” 4 West Kirby 3
Liverpool County Combination.
Though making good use of their opponents disadvantages against the sun and wind West Kirby held a 3-1 lead at the interval at Crosby. Hewitt Rogers and Chamberlain scoring in the first half for the visitors and Trentham noting for Everton. On the resumption Everton assumed a forceful method of attack, and 30 minutes play was sufficient for them to make matters equal. The incidental goals included a penalty Watson scoring. Superb goalkeeping by Deighton successfully frustrated West Kirby. Five minutes before the final Lambert scored his second goal and gave Everton a well-deserved victory.

EVERTON NEARING THE TOP.
October 29, 1934. Evening Express.
Form That Will Gain Them The Leadership.
Half-Back Power
By the Watcher.
Everton will soon be league leaders if the form against West Bromwich Albion is maintained. It was a dazzling display, which brought the 4-0 victory, and with the same eleven available against Arsenal on Saturday the Goodison Park club should advance above the Highbury club in the chart. Everton are only two points behind the leaders, Stoke City, with equal games played –twelve. From goal to centre, every man performed his task in a manner, which must have been gratifying to the club's directors. Cresswell stood out in defensive, which nearly had the opposition guessing; in fact, he gave his best display of the season. A pleasing feature to me of the work of the halves was the manner in which they slipped the ball through to their forwards. They pushed it along the ground each time, and thus the forwards, particularly the wingers received more chances than usual of cutting through a defence, which was overworked. Of the Blues' attack I thought Geldard and Cunliffe were the best. They had a better understanding than existed on the left. That is not to say that Everton's Irish wing –Stevenson and Coulter did not play their part. They did, and fully justified their inclusion. Dean did well as leader, but he was up against the Albion's strongest man –Richardson (W.) –who was always at hand when the ball went near Dean.

DAZZLING EVERTON 
Liverpool Echo - Monday 29 October 1934
By Stork
Everton excelled themselves against West Bromwich Albion, who were simply swept off their feet by the wizardry of Everton, and were made to look feeble opponents. Here was a game which promised to be a battle royal turning out a rout, simply because Everton rose to heights not seen for a generation.  Such football has not been seen in Liverpool for years and years. Not even when Everton were totting up eight and nine goals against opponents did they produce the artistry they displayed against the Albion, who were left bewildered and bewitched. They won 4-0. It should have been a bigger margin, but who is going to quibble at one or two missed chances (including a penalty) after seeing such dazzling football.  The Albion could no nothing with Everton in the final fifteen minutes; they could do nothing but defend, and although they did this heartily, Everton swept through their ranks like a hot knife goes through butter, and with ordinary luck those four goals might have become half a dozen, or even more.  They should at least have had three more, but I suppose four clear goals was enough. 
IT WAS ASTONISHING 
West Bromwich Albion are renowned for their speed and shooting ability. Well, they were made to look slow, and with regard to shooting, when I tell you they took but three corners during the afternoon it will give you an idea as to what extent they were overplayed. They were as clay in the hand of the potter.  Why? Simply because Everton dictated the trend of the game. They took charge immediately, and never let loose their strangle hold on the Albion, who were thus made to look second rate.  How came this about? Well, my reading of the game was that the half back line was the deciding factor. Gee, Thomson and Britton by superb passes opened the way for the forwards, and how these forwards responded. I have never seen such footwork. It brought the crowd to its feet. I have not seen that for quite a time it was in the last fifteen minutes that Everton came to their brightest and best. They toyed with the Albion, so much so that the spectators eventually got over their delight and started to laugh at the Albion efforts to stop the Everton conjurors.  They never succeeded; in fact, the longer the game progressed the more daring in their finesse became the Everton players. It was astonishing. 
FULL OF TRICKS 
Coulter was a long time coming to hand, but once he found his feet he mesmerized Murphy and Shaw (both injured), and was ably abetted by Stevenson, the Cinqueall of the match.  He could do anything with the ball except score after he had beaten Pearson, but he eventually got a goal-a just reward for a great game. He was full of tricks, and produced anything Alec James has ever provided, and Coulter, too, took a goal to clinch a second half display which could not be improved. Geldard, too, came back to his best—the sort of game which brought him international recognition.  Cunliffe's first half endeavour was high class. He did not hold the ball too long, and his goal in three minutes apparently gave him heart. It was a gift from Dean, and he took it confidently.  Dean, the other scorer, led his line with wisdom; his gliding headers to the wings was the work of the master.  Everton were masters throughout. The Albion have never before been so outplayed and outclassed. They produced some nice touches, but they met Everton in their brightest vein, and were never a real menace to Sagar, who had a comfortable afternoon, for he was perfectly covered by Cresswell and Cook. When Everton struck their best the Albion lost heart. They gave me the impression that they had not been treated too well by the referee, for several of them had something to say to him. 

THE SPORTS LOG
October 30 1934. Evening Express.
By the Pilot.
Everton may not worry quite so much about securing new inside forwards following their brilliant success over West Bromwich Albion, but there is one position they are anxious to strengthen at the earliest possible moment. That is goal. For this position the club has three players –Sagar Deighton, and King. They want another –and a man of experience at that. The directors realise that should Sagar received an injury they would have to place a player of comparative inexperience into the League side. King is only a youngster yet learning the game, and Deighton is hardly up to Football League standard. So, Everton are determined to sign a goalkeeper of First Division standard and they have cast eyes London way to this end. The man they fancy is Jackson the Chelsea goalkeeper and a Scottish international. Jackson is languishing in the Chelsea reserve team owing to the continued good form of Woodley, but he is a brilliant goalkeeper who played for Scotland against England last year. Everton want Jackson, but so does Mr. Jimmy Seed manager of Charlton Athletic. There is going to be some keen competition.

EVERTON’S ARSENAL EFFECTS
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 30 October 1934
Bee's Notes
Everton go to Arsenal, and have studied their position very earnestly, because they know what they are up against, and they believe the form shown against West Brom, can give Arsenal their home defeat—the first of the season. West Brom, officials went into the Everton dressing-rooms to congratulate Everton upon their marvelous display, and a repetition of such form will startle Arsenal and the London Press. Last night at an accidental meeting at the Paramount of Tony Reddin, Jack Sharp, and myself, the Everton director gave it as his opinion that Everton's display on Saturday was the finest he had ever seen the club give in their history-andhe has been connected with the club, as player and director, for thirty-five years. These were his words: "Often you think the last display is quite the best display, forgetting the past years, but I can honestly say this was the most superb exhibition Everton have given in my experience with them.  We have a great chance at the Arsenalground now, and if that is overcome our championship ideas will grow rosy."  To-morrow Britton goes to London for the meeting of the English League and Scottish League. The match has lost something of its sting through the changes forced on the Scots; and the real underlying factor of the game is to see whether the side that beat Wales so cleverly can do something similar, and be ready for service at the end of the season, when the best of all matches (v. Scotland) is played at Hampden Park. 
Mr. W. E. Roberts, of Clayford-crescent, Liverpool, writes: — Re the very interesting letter you published from "Old Time Blue," I happened to discuss it with a colleague who is the possessor of a really wonderful memory concerning dates and facts, besides being a life-long Everton supporter. He has authorized me to write as follows:—The teams for the first match mentioned—September 1, 1894, Everton v. Wednesday—were: Cain; Adams and Parry; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart; Latta, Mclnnes, Southworth, Chadwick, Bell.  Opposing: Allen; Earp and Langley, Branton, Crawshaw, and Jamieson; Brash, Ferrier, Davies, Brady, Spikesley. The day was a particularly hot one, and the feature of the match was the duels between Adams and Spikesley. My friend is surprised "Old Time Blue" does not specially mention the match versus Sunderland (October 27), which was noteworthy for several items, such as the shadowing of the 6ft. 2in. Hyslop by the5ft. 4in, Johnny Holt, who carried on a conversation throughout the game. In this match Sunderland were leading 2-0 until five minutes from the end, when first Mclnnes scored for Everton, and Boyle obtained the equaliser. The Sunderland goalkeeper, the famous Ted Doig (later with Liverpool), and his backs Meehan and McNiell, being dumfounded. 

EVERTON UNCHANGED.
October 31 1934. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
After last week's fine performance at Goodison Park it was expect that any change would be made in the Everton side to meet Arsenal at Highbury, and this proves to be the case. The side will be; Sagar; Cresswell, Cook, Britton, Gee Thomson; Geldard, Cunliffe, Dean, Stevenson, Coulter. The Reserve side to oppose Oldham Athletic in the Third Round of the Lancashire Senior Cup at Oldham will be; King; Jackson, Jones, Mercer, White, Archer; Leyfield, Dunn A. Dickinson, Webster, Stein.

EVERTON KEEP AN EYE ON NORTH SHIELDS
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 31 October 1934
Bee’s Notes
Everton are busy watching North Shields, where they have a boy left-winger, Miller, who shows great promise.  They say he is so good that Everton cannot keep away.  Their Northern man knows a good thing when he sees one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 1934