GOOD FOR BOLTON
Sunday Mirror - Sunday 01 September 1929
Bolton Wanderers, holders of the English Cup, opened their season away from home at Everton.  Blackmore gave Bolton the lead, but Dean placed Everton level and put them ahead with a header.  Bolton drew level when O’Donnell let in Butler.  Stein headed Everton’s third goal, and on time Gibson came along with the equailser. 

EVERTON 3 BOLTON WANDERERS 3
September 2 nd 1929. The Daily Courier.
SENSATIONAL GOAL DEPRIVES EVERTON WIN.
BLACKMORE EQUALISES IN LAST SECONDS.
BOLTON WANDERERS' NARROW ESCAPE AT GOODISON PARK.
ROUSING OPENING MATCH.
Everton and Bolton Wanderers have every reason to be well satisfied with their season's debut, for they had the honour of participating in a rousing clean and thoroughly entertaining encounter at Goodison Park, and rightly shared half a dozen goals. The result was in doubt right up to the final kick, and though last minute goals must come as a shock to a home crowd, few of the 45,000 spectators present begrudged the Wanderers their success through Blackmore, when only seconds were required for the long whistle. Neither side required any time to settle down and this accounts for the comparatively early goals. The Wanderers were the first to taste blood with a typical Blackmore goal. Davies had conceded a corner off Sneddon, and he fisted Butler's cross hip-high to the Bolton leader. The ball came awkwardly to Blackmore, but he dexterously shot up his left foot and fired the ball as hot speed into the net roof.
DEAN BACK TO GOAL-SCORING FORM.
That was after six minutes, but the Blues were on terms again five minutes later, when Dean did the necessary following fine play by Martin. Martin started the movements, and when he received back from Stein he cleverly beat two men before slipping the ball forward for Dean to shoot low into the net from a narrow angle. The next goal came after 23 minutes, Dean again being the score. What a goal, Too! Stein flashed across a fast, head-high centre, and Dean ran to the penalty spot flick it with his forehead into the corner of the net, with Pym having no chance off saving. It was a brilliant effort, and it is doubtful whether anyone else except Dean would have got it.
THE OUTSIDE CHANCE.
The Trotters knocked off the arrears with a shot, which easily have been intended for a centre. Butler was well out on the right wing when he lobbed the goalwards as O'Donnell ran in to tackle. Apparently Davies was not expecting a shot, for he threw up his hands too late to prevent the ball dropping just under the bar. Yes, this goal was the outside chance, which came off. It was a dour battle them on, and had not Nuttall slipped up when Kelly was juggling it is doubtful whether Ritchie would have been enabled to land across such a dangerous centre when Stein headed low into the net while going at top speed. This was after 67 minutes and was the fruit of quick action on the part of the men concerned. Odds would have been laid on Everton repeating their success of the last season when the minutes sped by and there were still no more goals, but when the people were pouring out of the ground Butler received when faced by O'Donnell. Everyone expected O'Donnell to hold the winger off, but when Butler made a feint. O'Donnell turned his back on him and retreated so that Butler was able to centre low for Blackmore to score comfortably.
PERFECT COMBINATION.
The Blues, it is true, enjoyed the Balance of play early on, but the game reached a just level, and the combination of both sides approached perfection at times. Again, Everton had more opportunities of scoring, but in this respect Martin simply could not get direction, though he never once hesitated when even the most slender chance presented itself. Butler, for the Wanderers also missed two good chances when unmarked, but the best he could do was to rattle the crossbar. The half-backs really controlled the game, for they managed to keep a tight grip on the respective attacks, and at the same time give their own front lines the essential support in the matter of judicious passes. The Dunn-Ritchie wing always had a good understanding, but Nuttall –a magnificent player –made it his special mission to frustrate them, and so a deal of the “sting” was taken out of the wing. The same thing happened to the Butler-McClelland duo. Hart held the mastery over them from start to finish, and never placed a foot wrong.
WHITE DOES WELL.
White came out of an exacting test in the pivotal position with immense credit. He had no pretentious to cleverness, but he adopted the line of least resistance every time, and did not stand on ceremony. Hart was a success, and Kelly worked like a Trooper all through to the common weal. The outstanding player was undoubtedly Cresswell. His exhibition of cool, methodical, and brainy back play could not have been improved upon, and he was always a match for the Shrewdness of Gibson and the wiliness of Cook. Dean demonstrated that he is once again going to be a potent force, for besides getting his goals cleverly he with skill, and was always worrying. Howard and Finney, Blackmore lacked the virility of Dean, but his shooting was deadly and he glided away some glorious passes to the wings.
MARTIN-STEIN ENTERPRISE.
Martin was a zealous forager and a crafty opening-creator who never once called on his partner, Stein, without receiving what he asked. Stein adopted go-ahead, first time methods, which paid, and save for the fact that some of his centres fell too near Pym, he did little wrong. Dun and Gibson vied with each other in subtle play and delicate passing, bit it was the teamwork of either side, which pleased so much. If they continue in this way they will have little cause to worry. Justice was done with the division of the points. Teams : - Everton; - Davies, goal, Cresswell and O'Donnell, backs, Kelly, White, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein, forwards. Bolton Butler, McClelland, Blackmore, Gibson, and Cook, forwards. Bolton Wanderers: - Pym, goal, Haworth, and Finney, backs, Kean, Seddon, and Nuttall, half-backs, Butler, McClelland, Blackmore, Gibson, and Cook, forwards.
CAN EVERTON DRAW AT BURNLEY
Everton's form on Saturday suggests a more cheerful result in their match today with Burnley than that in the corresponding game last season, when the Turf Moor side won by two clear goals. The Blues' away from, however, has yet to be seen this season, but the signs indicate that the Lancashire clash at Turf Moor today will be drawn.

BURNLEY RESERVES 0 EVERTON RESERVES 3
September 2 nd 1929. The Daily Courier.
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 1)
In a game that see-sawed much, Everton were deserved winners at Burnley, though they home forwards error to thank for winning by three goals top nil in the first twenty minutes Burnley were the better team, and only Sager's grand defence prevented them getting well in front. Walmsley, a young amateur brought in because two regular goalkeeper's were injured, let one thought his hand, and help later caused him to let another through. Lewis had a kneecap injured. The goal's scorers were, Kennedy, Easton and Attwood. Everton: - Sager; goal, Common and W. O'Donnell, backs, Robson, Kennedy, and Rooney, half-backs; Critchley, Wilkinson, Attwood, Easton, and Lewis, forwards.

SKELMERSDALE 2 EVERTON “A” 4
September 2md 1929. The Liverpool Post and Mercury.
Liverpool county combination
The Everton team had better understanding than the home side, and at half-time led by two goals, scored by Dugmore and McMutrie. In the second half Skelmersdale improved, and Gardiner and Speakman put the home team level. However, Everton outstayed their opponents, and Dugmore added two further goals. Chedgzoy was prominent in Everton attack and W. Birch was Skelmersdale best player.

REAL FEAST OF FOOTBALL. 
Athletic News - Monday 02 September 1929
BOLTON AND EVERTON SHINE AT GOODISON
DEAN THE ARTIST
EVERTON 3 BOLTON WANDERERS 3
By Junius
The game that inaugurated the season Park provided a fine exhibition football which close upon 40,000 spectators were rightly entitled expect when Cup-holders meet recent League champions.  From both teams there was clever footcraft and strenuous endeavour, and I cannot recall an opening game on Merseyside which the play reached so high a standard.  They were really two good sides, well balanced, and confident their own ability.  Everton were to open the campaign heavily handicapped seeing that  Griffiths was put out action in a practice game through knee trouble, while  Virr, who had a cartilage removed, collapsed in the same test, so that Hart returned to his old position, with White selected as the pivot.  Then there was a left wing change owing to Troup not having sufficiently recovered from a recent operation. But misgivings proved unfounded, and the Everton team as constituted on Saturday will win many games
O’DONNELL'S MISTAKE.
Fate decreed that they should surrender a point in the last minute, when O’Donnell, who had not altogether a happy outing, failed to challenge Butler.  But for that lapse Everton must have crowned a capital afternoon’s display with a well-deserved victory.  Bolton opened the scoring after five minutes, when Davies turned a long, swerving drive by Nuttall for a corner, from which Blackmore scored with ease.  Five minutes later dean rounded off a left-wing advance with a close-in goal, and at the 23rd minute Dean gave his side the lead.  Leading up to this success were smart passing movements from White to Hart to Stein, for Everton’s centre to flash the ball past Pym with his head.  It was one of Dean’s old-time achievements.  The Wanderers on resuming against sun and wind played strongly showing stamina, speed, and skill, and Butler, on Davies, leaving his goal, scored a great equalizer with a ball that passed just under the bar.  Everton took the lead again when Kelly drove across to Stein, who headed past Pym, and, as I have indicated, Butler got the measure of O’Donnell, and from his centre Cresswell just failed to prevent Blackmore from drawing level. 
DEAN’S ARTISTRY. 
By sheer dash, vigour, and occasional flashes of individual brilliance the Everton forwards were just a shade superior to the Wanderers’ front line.  Dean was less individualistic than formerly, frequently parting with the ball through well placed, but that head glance that first gave his side the lead was the embodiment of artistry.  But the whole five were in fine form, and I should imagine will carry the club’s colours, harring accidents, of course, for some time to come.  Martin and Stein had a good working arrangements, while Dunn, a glutton for work, dovetailed effectively with Ritchie.  Hart was the master mind and cool in all circumstances.  Most of Everton’s effective advances could readily be traced to him.  White had a big task on hand, and will improve with further games, while Kelly experienced no little difficulty in combating the wiles of Gibson and Cook.  Cresswell has not played better football since he arrival at Goodison Park.  He sensed danger as cleverly as of yore, and his returns were invariably well-directed.  The Wanderers were seen at their best during the opening stages of the second half and towards the finish, when they came again with refreshing vigour. 
DOMINATING SEDDON
Like the Everton forwards, the line left little room for adverse criticism, though when the conditions were in their favour during the first half marksmanship was not a prominent feature, for on several occasions one or other had only the goalkeeper to beat.  Blackmore was usually a source of anxiety, for he lay well up and generally eluded White.  Gibson and Cook indulged in many masterly movements that occasionally bewildered Kelly, but generally were ably challenged on reaching the last line of defence.  Butler and McClelland played as well as the Everton captain allowed them.  Seddon’s dominating influence was noticeable throughout, and Kean and Nuttall, while playing well, had just as much on hand as they could manage.  Haworth and Finney were dependable backs, and both goalkeepers played their parts well.  Everton; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart; Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, and Stein.  Bolton Wanderers;- Pym; Haworth, Finney; Kean, Seddon, Nuttall; Butler, McClelland, Blackmore, Gibson, and Cook.  Referee; H.E. Hall, Burnley. 

ALEC TROUP
Dundee Courier - Monday 02 September 1929
Alec Troup, suffering from a rupture operation, will resume in about three weeks.  Meantime Stein, of Dunfermline, whom Everton had begun to fear was not good enough, got a great goal against Bolton. 

JOCK THOMSON
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Monday 02 September 1929
English clubs have not got all they want from Dundee apparently.  An interested spectator at Dens Park was an official from Everton.  His objective is a half-back.  Wonder if Jock Thomson caught his eye. 

LIKE FATHER LIKE SON
Athletic News - Monday 02 September 1929
Everton have signed Sidney Chedgzoy, son of their former international outside right.

A FOOTBALLER RESCUER. 
Liverpool Echo - Monday 02 September 1929
The picture is of the local footballer who figured in the Merseyside week-end rescue. Hearing screams from the canal at Sandhills-lane, William Moffitt, aged nineteen, of 15, Lathom-street, Liverpool, a local footballer who recently figured in the Everton F.C. trial, ran to the bank and saw Elisabeth Jackson (51), Arlington-street, in the water. He dived in, but had some difficulty in his efforts to save her owing to her frantic struggles.  Eventually a policeman and a deck-gateman came to aid. The woman is in Mill-road Infirmary.

DEAN COMES BACK
The Liverpool Echo- Monday September 2 1929
EVERTON ROBBED OF VICTORY IN LAST MINUTE
By Stork
After witnessing the Everton-Bolton match I wondered what the old-timed die-hard would have to say in defence of his argument that present-day football was just a matter of kick and rush as compared with the scientific game of days ago.  Everton and Bolton Wanderers, between them, have planted him on shifting sands, for they gave an exhibition of classical football that few teams of HIS day could surpass in the matter of artistry, brains and skill.  No doubt he will find some other peg on which to base his argument; but I am quite satisfied with present-day football if it follows on the line of Everton’s opening game, for there was enough football meat in that to satisfy even the most rabid of the game’s critics.  It was expected to produce a football treat, and it did so, and the only fly in the ointment so far as Liverpool people were concerned was that Bolton were able to rob us of victory when there was only one minute left to play.  It was the one and only slip that the Everton defence had made, but it was sufficient to take the cream off the milk, and also enable the Wanderers to retain their wonderful record of being unbeaten.  If only “O.D” –ifs and buts,, however, are of little use at this hour, and are hardly worth reaping up against a man who had put up a solid front to foemen who will test any defence. 
ASKED AND ANSWERED
“What will Dean do this season?” has been asked of me by all and sundry, I could not answer, but Dean answered them with two goals, several other good shot, and some great distribution work.  Dean, I think has come back, for he did things in a way which recalled his record-breaking season- his second goal, for instance, was a joy to behold but it was his spade work which caught my eye, and the lines moved along in a sweet was with Stein, Troup’s understudy, right up to the standard of his more famous colleague.  The shooting, apart from Dean, was not good; yet I doubt if Pym will agree that statement, for he has agree with that statement, for he has one or two hefty drives to deal with form Dunn, Ritchie and Martin, Ritchie and Dunn had a good afternoon, and Martin made many cute moves of value.  The Surprise of the team, however, was White at centre half, pitted against such a fiery forward as Blackmore.  Not only did he curb this young man, but his constructional play in the first half was an eye opener.  His was a difficult roll, but he more than held it down.  Kelly and Hart were sound workers with Cresswell playing at the top of his form. 
CRESSWELL’S GREATNESS
Cook, the Wanderers “jack-in-the-box,” had a quiet time.  Cresswell delved into the mind of the schemer Gibson and stopped many balls that were intended for the wee fellow; but even when Cook was in possession he was not allowed the slightest rope, and Butler was a much more dangerous winger.  Butler got a goal-he is like that ever ready for the main chance, but Blackmore was the greater danger to the Everton defence, for he was astonishingly accurate with his shooting, done with plenty of power behind the boot.  Davies made several grand saves from the gentleman, but I thought he misjudged the flight of Butler’s shot, and came out a shade too far.  At all events, the ball-travelled over his head and into the net.  Bolton’s strong point was at half, back, where Seddon again demonstrated his greatness, with Kean and Nuttall ever ready to lend a hand.  Haworth was the better back, for Finney was often beaten by Ritchie, and seems a little uncertain.  Pym gave one of his best displays; in fact, each man did his full share in making this game one of outstanding merit, and it is my hope that we shall see many more games of a similar type in Liverpool before the end of the season.  What say you, sirs? 

DIXIE DEAN’S LEG
Liverpool Echo- Monday September 2 1929
KELLY ALSO UNABLE TO PLAY TONIGHT
Everton F.C will be without Dixie Dean to-night, at Burnley Kelly is also an absentee.  Dean has injured his leg, and thus early makes an absentee mark, Attwood, of Walsall, takes his place.  Kelly, the half-back, is also hurt, and Rooney will take his place.  This is a bad start upon a trial game that sent two of the players to the hospital –Griffiths and Virr.  Everton are scouting for half-backs and others. 

BURNLEY 1 EVERTON 1
September 3 rd 1929. The Daily Courier.
ANOTHER LAST MINUTE GOAL ROBBERS EVERTON.
MANTLES QUEER EQUALISER AT BURNLEY
DAVIES BUNDLED INTO THE NET AFTER SAVING FREEKICK
A REBOUND AND A READY FOOT 0YTHEN EVERTON ONLY DRAW
DID THE CENTRE-FORWARD USE HIS HANDS?
For the second time in this short season a last minute goal robbed Everton of a point, for after leading Burnley at Turf Moor until neat the end they conceded a doubtful goal following a free kick with only seconds remaining for play. It seemed almost impossible for the home side to draw level, but they were awarded a free kick about two yards outside the penalty area. McCluggage ran up to take this, but his dropping shot was fisted out by Davies. Unfortunately for the Blues, the ball hit against two Burnley players at the same time as Davies was bundled into the net, and Mantle according to the Everton players, took the ball into the net with his hands. They appealed to the referee on this account, but the goal was allowed.
O'DONNELL KICKS OFFF THE LINE.
TURF MOOR SIDE NEARLY SCORE AGAIN.
Burnley nearly obtained another goal from the kick-off, but O'Donnell kicked away from the goal-line. It was not a good game to watch, there being far too much touch kicking. The Blues were not to blame for this, as they generally gave the line of least resistance and aimed for the outfield. The ball was out of play as much as it was in it. The Everton goal came after 23 minutes as the result of a lovely shot by Stein. A free kick also led to this. O'Donnell placed one across the goalline from the touchline and Attwood helped it across to Ritchie. Ritchie drew the ball back a yard and then middled right to Stein, who drove the ball into the net along the ground from ten yards' range. Burnley had more of the play than the Blues, but they were hopeless in front of goal. In the first half Mantle missed from seven yards with only Davies to beat, and later tapped wide with no one in the goal at all. Still, Burnle's forwards made ground quickly and cleverly, but when it came to applying the finishing touches they were absolutely inept.
KICK AND RUSH TACTICS.
Everton were not so well together as they were on Saturday, but they were not opposed to such a clever team as Bolton, and they were somewhat reduced to the level of Burnley, who generally relied on the big kick, and the swift rush to carry them near goal. Still, their forwards were nippy and always promised goals. Everton showed up best immediately after the interval, and Downs had a number of tricky shots to deal with, which crowned scientific approach work. Dunn and Martin worked like Trojans and created some lovely openings for the wingers. Dunn in fact was the cleverest forward on view. Attwood, who took the place of the injured Dean, did not get many opportunities, but he shot well when the chance came. Stein again played splendidly, and Ritchie showed improvement on Saturday's form, for he got down to his game with greater willingness and furnished some terror laden centres.
WHITE THE BEST HALF.
Of the intermediates White was outstanding in his unorthodox way. Hart was handicapped by a blow on the cheek, and Rooney came out of a trying battle with the nippy Devine-Fitton wing with credit. The defence was one, which gave nothing away. Cresswell was a cool general, and O'Donnell proved a rare tackler and intervenor. Davies had not a great deal to do, but effected some clean, cool saves near the end, when the home side were able to get on the target. Teams :- Burnley: - Down. Goal, McCluggage, and Waterfield, backs; Brown, Bowsher, and Forrest, half-backs; Bruton, Wallace, Mantle, Devone, and Fitton, forwards. Everton; - Davies, goal, Cresswell and O'Donnell, backs; Rooney, White, and Hart (captain, half-backs; Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Attwood, Marton, and Stein, forwards.

AN IMPROVED DEFENCE.
Lancashire Evening Post -Tuesday 3 September 1929
BURNLEY HARD PRESSED. POINT SAVED BY LAST-MINUTE GOAL
A last-minute goal, the result swerving ball during scramble rebounding into the net off Mantle's chest, enabled the weakened Burnley team save a point in their opening match at Turf Moor with Everton. The visitors* protest that the young leader had handled, was unavailing. But, if anything, they themselves were fortunate to hold a narrow lead for almost three parts the game; indeed the tactics resorted to the last half became farcial. True, Burnley missed at least four good openings, whereas Everton, against the run of the play, seized their solitary chance almost midway in the opening half, Troup's deputy, Stein, scoring easly from a crossfield pass. Previously the home side—captained by McCluggage in the absence of Storer, owing to a wrenched knee—was imbued with fine spirit and moved the bail excellently, a tribute the work of dominant young half-backs. However, the advantage achieved the earlier raiding which, so it seemed, was greatly appreciated by the clever Scottish inside men, Wallace and lie vine, did not profit Burnley. A failure, curiously, arose out of Mantle's eagerness to do himself justice. His courage was admired, yet be was impetuous on the occasions when resource would have given him real prominence.
EVERTON'S NEGATIVE POLICY.
Thus poor finishing stood out striking contrast Burnley's other qualities, especially as wing men, Bruton and Fitton, too, wore' remiss near the goal. Fortunately, uphill fighting was built over mistakes, hence the expediency of relentless defence, which the visitors ultimately display - Cresswell and O'Donnell showed rare judgment for so long that it was aggravating to the crowd when the ball was repeatedly kicked out of play. Presumably Everton, or so it seemed, did not really trust themselves in attack without Dean, although the latter's place was filled by a sturdy and capable substitute Attwood, formerly of Wallsall, who was well prompted the start. Burnley again showed solidity in defence, McCluggage's zeal and industry setting splendid example to his colleagues. The Irishman, in the end, was recompensed, seeing that his side's belated equalising goal followed a free kick perfectly placed by him. Devine's craft and ball skill proved outstanding during Burnley's closing rally which caused Everton's spoiling tactics to react them so dramatically. CALDER.

POINT SAVED BY LAST MINUTE GOAL
Lancashire Evening Post - Tuesday 03 September 1929
POINT SAVED BY LAST-MINUTE GOAL
A last minute goal, the result of a swerving ball during a scramble rebounding into the net off Mantle’s chest, enabled the weakened Burnley team to save a point in their opening match at Turf Moor with Everton.  The visitors’ protest that the young leader had handled, was unavailing.  But, if anything, they themselves were fortune to hold a narrow lead for almost three parts of the game; indeed the tactics resorted to in the last half became farcical.  True Burnley missed at least four good openings, whereas Everton, against the run of the play, seized their solitary chance almost midway in the opening half, Troup’s deputy, Stein, scoring easily from a cross-field pass.  Previously the home side –captained by McCluggage in the absence of Storer, owing to a wretched knee- was imbued with fine spirit and moved to the ball excellently, a tribute to the work of dominant young half-backs.  However, the advantage achieved by the earlier raiding which, so it seemed, was greatly appreciated by the clever Scottish inside men, Wallace and Devine, did not profit Burnley.  A failure, curiously arose out of Mantle’s eagerness to do himself justice.  His courage was admired, yet he was impetuous on the occasions when resource would have given him real prominence.
EVERTON’S NEGATIVE POLICY
Thus poor finishing stood out in striking contrast to Burnley’s other qualities, especially as the wing me, Bruton and Fitton, too, were remiss near the goal.  Fortunately, uphill fighting was built over mistakes, hence the expediency of relentless defence, which the visitors ultimately displaced.  Cresswell and O’Donnell showed rare judgement for so long that it was aggravating t the crowd when the ball was repeatedly kicked out of play.  Presumably Everton or so it seemed, did not really thrust themselves in attack without Dean, although the latter’s place was filled by a sturdy and capable substitute in Attwood, formerly of Walsall, who was well prompted at the start.  Burnley again showed solidity in defence, McCluggage’s zeal and industry setting a splendid example to his colleagues.  The Irishman, in the end, was recompensed, seeing that his side’s belated equalized goal followed a free kick perfectly placed by him.  Devine’s craft and ball skill proved outstanding during Burnley’s closing rally which caused Everton’s spoiling tactics to react on them so dramatically.  CALDER.

EVERTON’S SURPRISE BY TAKING POINT
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 03 September 1929
By Stork
THE FATAL MINUTE
STRANGE GOAL THAT ROBEBD EVERTON OF A POINT
It is rather a singular thing that in their two games so far Everton should lose a point in the last minute.  Against Bolton victory was in sight until an error enabled Blackmore to equalize and last evening at Turf Moor another error enabled Burnley to share the points.  The Everton players were emphatic that Mantle, in scoring his goal, carried the ball into the net with his hands, and from what I saw of the incident I am inclined to agree with them; but it was a faulty clearance by Davies that made the goal possible, for he patted a free-kick, taken by McCluggage, back into the “scrum,” and from the melee Devine and Mantle were able to rush the ball goalward with the above result.  After seeing the game on Saturday I was inclined to make comparisons, and they were not favorable to Everton, who failed to show the artistry or the skill that they produced against the Wanderers.  Perhaps it was that they fell to the level of their opponents, who cut out all the frills and fancies from the game and went in for the big punt and the speedy follow-up.  These tactics paid for themselves up to the goal area, but when the shooting position had been created there was not a man in the line who could deliver a shot bearing a true line. 
BURNLEY’S FAILINGS
It must have been galling to the home spectators to see so many opportunities thrown to the wind, for it would only be a truth to say that Burnley, with accurate shooting, would have had had quite a respectable goal crop at the ball half stage, whereas they were languishing a goal in arrears, which was undoubtedly all against the run of the play.  Everton, however, cannot be blamed for the sins of their opponents, but I thought they made an error in striving to hold on to their slender lead instead of trying to augment their score.  The Burnley backs were anything but confident, and a strong attack often brought flaws into their game, but Everton went into defence.  The game was not a pleasing spectacle, for there was too much kicking into touch for one thing, and the crowd “got at” some of the Everton players for adopting this method of defence.  Stein’s goal was a peach.  Strange to say, that came from a free kick, and when Ritchie dropped the ball at Stein’s feet the winger, with a fast, low shot, defeated Down’s to pieces.  That was the full extent of the scoring; but almost on time Burnley nearly snatched a victory, for the Everton upright was struck in one of Burnley’s desperate dashes towards goal. 

BURNLEY RESERVE FAIL AT TURF
Burnley News -Wednesday 4 September 1929
Burnley Reserve were unfortunate -having to open the season with much depleted team consequent on four the selected players being requisitioned to till places the League eleven. Last-minute changes had made in all department*, and, a result, the team was Jacking in the balance and understanding which stood the Everton eleven good stead. Moreover, the gift goal which enabled Everton 'to secure the lead ten minutes from start had unsettling effect the home side, for up to the bad slip by Waknsley in fielding a long shot Kennedy, Burnley had done most of the pressing, and Heslop and Chambers had given promise some effective wing play. Indeed was ail against the run the game when Everton obtained their soft goal, and even after this piece ill-luck Burnley more than held their own to the interval, but could not effectively round off their attack, which mainly came from the right wing. Well Sagar acquitted himself- in the Everton goal, however—and certainly did well to save shots, from Heslop, Pemberton, Chambers, Ross and Forrest—Burnley worked several openings which were thrown away by bad shooting from close range, Further misfortune befel Burnley just before the interval when Chambers, who had co-operated with Heqp in several good movements, received leg injury which rendered him passenger for the remainder of the game. - The second half had been in progress ten minutes when Easton increased Everton's lead, and soon afterwards misunderstanding between the home backs enabled Attwood to score third goal. gave good display centre, hut, the second half particular, received Tittle support from his wing men. The left-wing pair were weak, and are capable much better work. The halves were erratic times, and were inclined overkick their forwards. Heap was the more reliable back. Walmsley made one or two serious mistakes, but, the other hand, he effected some smart clearances. With more confidence, which will come from experience, may develop into Useful custodian. The accident which befell.Lewis, the -Everton outside left, fortunately proved to not serious as was at first feared. Taking the game whole, deserved to win, but hot by margin of three clear goals. .Teams: —Burnley- Reserve: Walmsley; Knox, Heap; "Conway Hunt, Forrest; Heslop, Chamber, Ross, Clough. Everton Reserve: Sagar; Common, O'Donnell; Robson, Kennedy, Rooney; - Wilkinson, 'Attwood,Easton, Lewis. Referee : Mr. G. Twist, West-Houghton.

EVERTON CHANGES
September 4 th 1929. The Daily Courier
DEAN AND KELLY IN TEAM TO MEET LIVERPOOL.
Everton have put their cards on the table as far as the great clash with Liverpool, at Anfield on, Saturday is concerned. Their supporters will be cheered to know that Dean and Kelly, who were hurt in the match with Bolton Wanderers on Saturday, and were not in the team that drew at Burnley on Monday, return to the fold, displaying Attwood and Rooney. There are no other changes. White's great work at centre half-back is recognised, and he is retained in that position. Everton won both matches last year 1-0 at home and 2-1 away. The Goodison club will field the following on Saturday, the kick-off is at 3-15. Davies; Cresswell, O'Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart; Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein.
THE SECOND TEAM “DERBY” TOO.
The Reserves team of the great rivals, will clash on the same day also, at Goodison Park (Kick-off 3-15), the home side being as follows. Sager; Common, W. O'Donnell; Robson, Kennedy, Rooney; Critchley, Easton, Wilkinson, Weldon, Collins. Collins will play for the Reserves on Saturday, against Liverpool Reserves. Collins is a young player from the “A” team.

BURNLEY MISS CHANCES
Burnley News - Wednesday 04 September 1929
CLEVER APPROACH PLAY SPOILED BY WEAK FINISHING
SAVED BY LAST MINUTE GOAL
EVERTON LUCKY TO SHARE POINTS AT TURF MOOR
BURNLEY 1, EVERTON 1
By “Kestrel”
Candidly after watching the great display of football by Burnley at Turf Moor on Monday night, one has every reason to be somewhat disappointed that the side had to share the points.  Instead of having to fight for an equalizing goal until the last minute of the game, the Clarets should have been leading by a substantial number of points at the interval.  By their consummate skill and artistry, scoring chances were made, and on play in the first half Everton were beaten to a frazzle.  Very rarely, however, has one seen openings frittered away in such wild fashion, and the home side came very near to paying the penalty for the misdemeanours of the forward line as regards finishing.  If a team will not take openings such as were presented to the Burnley attack, they can expect only one thing.  It was heartbreaking to see glorious midfield work as was exhibited, going for nothing.  Burnley, in almost every respect but goals, were the superior side, and played remarkably good football at a rattling pace, and once again one must insist that those who are despondent as to the team’s future will have to revise their estimates, if the run of ill luck as regards injuries does not continue too long. 
EVERTON’S POLICY
Burnley had fully three quarters of the play, and they showed a classy style in their advances which were far superior and more coherent and sustained than anything the visitors did.  But they appeared able to do anything but score.  It would have been a great injustice to them if they had been beaten, yet it was not until the crowd had begun to despair and had seen a host of trailing incidents and in disappointment, that the goal for which Burnley had pluckily fought cane and released.  Their pent up feelings in a great roar about two minutes from the end.  There was one cause for the long delay between STEIN opening the scoring with a simply gat goal at the end of 22 minutes and MANTLE equalizing at the result of a desperate trustfulness close to the finish, and that was the type of play adopted by Everton.  Once they had got the lead, the Goodison Park team bent all their energies not towards playing football, but on keeping the lead, and they restored to kicking out to such an extent that the ball must have been in touch on a couple of score of occasions not by accident but by design.  In this way they turned the game into more or less a farce, and if ever a team deserved punishment for the deliberate waste of time, Everton did.  None the less, one must admire their more sportsmanlike method of concentrating on defence by which they so nearly retained the lead.  One also has a bone to pick with the referee, who allowed, in my opinion, too much tripping, and did not observe how opponents made use of the shoulder into Burnley men’s backs when both were jumping together to head the ball.  Everton owed practically all they took away to their robust defence especially to Cresswell and O’Donnell who kicked the ball well when under the long spells of pressure which the Burnley side exerted. 
THRILLS AND DISAPPOINTMENTS
Though Burnley, who were captained by McCluggage, had the ill-luck to have to fight in the first half from the Beehole end with a glaring sun in their faces they were the first to find their feet and in the first minute came one on that long series of thrills and disappointments with which the game was so crowded.  Fitton served Devine with the ball and the crafty Scot who along with Wallace were the great artists of the forward line, made a delightful dribble.  He was chased by White who partly tripped him but Devine when close up put the ball prettily across the goal only for both Mantle and Wallace to fail to reach it, a great opening being missed.  But Burnley continued to play cleverly, the attack scintillating and doing everything but scoring.  On the right wing Wallace used his weight to Bruton’s advantage but the latter had caught the “missing” epidemic and he shot across the goal.  Fitton made a great effort, recovered the ball and centred for Mantle to head wide.  Then when Bowsher worked the ball up to Wallace the latter transferred to Mantle who had a great chance but shot widely past.  All this was in the first ten minutes and the unsteadiness in finishing remained to the end.  The seemed to be a persistent endeavor on the part of the Everton side to sweep Burnley men off their feet whenever they approached goal, and several good moves were stopped in this fashion without punishment being inflicted.  The ball, however, continued to pass and repass the Everton goal, corners were gained, and the Everton defence had a grueling time, though nor half, the shots reached Davies that ought to have done.  Practically all the thrills were in front of the Everton goal, and at least four goals should have fallen to Burnley’s credit in the first half.  But hard work, a magnificent team spirit, and really brainy approach work all went for nothing. A questioned award of a free-kick led to the opening goal.  It appeared to me that an Evertonian had fouled a Burnley man.  The referee thought so, too, but on instructions of a linesman he gave a free-kick against Burnley.  The ball was slung across from the Everton left to the right, and Ritchie drove it forward and across to the left.  McCluggage and Brown both went for Martin, but the ball passed over to Stein, who was uncovered, and he scored from an angle. 
WASTED CHANCES
In spite of this reverse Burnley played up, and we had one of those incidents which lead to disputes.  McCluggage took a hard drive.  The ball struck the referee and went into touch.  A throw-in was given against Burnley.  Shortly afterwards Mantle missed another sitter when he put past an open goal.  If Everton excelled in one thing it was in interception and in an elasticity which enabled the defence to be in position –that or luck –to jump up and head the ball away when it was on its way to goal.  Once, after 38 minutes, the Burnley defence was clearly beaten, and Stein, when he was close in, scooped the ball over the bar when he had a great opportunity.  Hart had to retire for the concluding five minutes of the first half, having received a bad knock on the head in a bout with Mantle.  But even against ten men Burnley could not score, Devine this time being the offender, as he shot wide with an open goal.  Fitton missed with a hard drive, and a minute before the interval Devine took the ball to with-in a few yards of goal only to delay and then to have his feet swept from under him in a manner strongly suggesting a penalty.  After the interval it was obvious what Everton’s intentions were and Burnley continued to play into their hands for when, within a few minutes of the restart, O’Donnell missed the ball, Bruton had the easiest possible run to goal, but he foozled his shot badly and missed another great chance.  Still Burnley continued to hover in front of goal, the forwards being well backed up by the half-backs, though the wing halves, who had played brilliantly in the first half, had fallen away a little.  Brown in fact was giving Stein too much room and advantage was being taken of that fact though McCluggage did all that was necessary by lusty kicking and stern endeavor, to stem advances.  The great trouble was that none of the Burnley men could control the light ball in shooting and Bowsher had the habit of getting his foot under the ball and lifting it over the bar.  Touch was repeatedly found by Everton who adopted that method frequently to stop Burnley’s attack and as against Burnley’s rather close passing game.  Everton resorted to long hard kicking and so packing their goal. 
A LAST MINUTE EXCAPE
Still Burnley did not profit by previous lessons and again Fitton with a good opening shot wildly and trusted to luck which was not there.  O’Donnell and Cresswell were given a grueling time but they did some excellent work but after 65 minutes Bruton took a cross from Fitton had another lovely chance and slashed widely.  Down had some good shots to stop but the Everton forwards were not nearly as incisive as Burnley’s were.  As time went on Burnley supporters began to despair.  The Everton defence appeared to have got a good grip of the Burnley and were tighting their hold, never hesitating to class, and coming through when Burnley men were waiting for the ball to settle.  Davies gave Davies a hot handful, one of the best shots of the match.  Time wore on and it became a question whether Burnley could continue to hammer away as they had done.  Staying power, however, told in the end.  Two minutes from the end a free kick was taken by McCluggage who drove the ball well forward and a scramble in front of goal resulted in Mantle pushing the ball over the line.  Everton protested against the goal but the referee adhered to his decision.  In the last minute Everton narrowly escaped defeat as the result of another free kick, Fitton making a great endeavor which was foiled by Davies.  Down did well whatever work he had to do.  McCluggage throughout played a magnificent strong game as also did Waterfield.  The work of Brown and Forrest, especially in the first half was of great service.  Bowsher shone more in defence than in attack.  Wallace and Devine were the outstanding forwards.  Bruton was somewhat inclined to gibe way.  Mantle did not create a good impression by his repeated misses when he was so well served and Fritton though he did some neat things, was not equal to Page.  The teams were; Burnley; Down; McCluggage (Captain) , Waterfield; Brown, Bowsler, Forrest; Bruton, Wallace, Mantle, Devine, Fitton.  Everton; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Rooney, White, Hart (captain); Ritchie, Dunn, Attwood, Martin, Stein.  Referee, Mr. J. Roscoe, of Bolton. 

BURNLEY’S SENSATIONAL FIISH
Burnley Express - Wednesday 04 September 1929
BURNLEY (0), 1, EVERTON (1) 1
By Sportsman
After 22 minutes Stein opened the visitors account, and in the last three minutes of the game Mantle equalized during a melee in front of the Everton goalmouth.
NEARLY LOSERS
I was one of at least 18,000 spectators who were glad that Bunrley had a share in the spoils.  They certainly worked hard enough to take both points, but bad finishing – fault which also characterized the Everton play to some extent – kept then behind their opponents until well-nigh the end of the game.  Burnley were without Storer, who was suffering from a wrenched knee, and whose sparkle might have lent some additional support on the left wing, but Everton had a great handicap in the absence of Dean, who was deputized for by Attwood.  The game as a whole was very sketchy.  Sustained effort on either side was lacking and the work in front of goal was very disappointing.  Everton did possess a sharp-shooter in Stein, but the Clarets were without such a useful member, and the obvious chances that were missed were numerous.  Their best shot came from Devine, who kicked hard and straight, but Davis hugged the ball and effectively cleared.  The standard of football deteriorated after the interval and although Burnley enjoyed the greater share of the attack, their defence was more extended than it had bene during the opening stages of the game.  Frequent and successive thrown-in in provoked the criticism of the spectators and rendered the game dull and unimpressive.  One could act blame Everton for adopting such methods however.  They then had the lead, and it was their business to maintain it.  Discretion is the better part of valour, and the Blues were certainly discreet.  With a little thought Burnley might have made good use of some of those throws-in several of which were near the corner, but their value was apparently forgotten in the excitement, and for all the good many of them were they might never have been taken.  Burnley’s attacking threw a great deal of work on the Everton full-backs, but they seldom left Davis uncovered, and were invariably there with strong and decisive kicking, the outcome of swift action.  One cannot stay the same of the Burnley backs.  Many times a clear path was left for the wingmen, and instead of the full-backs being able to meet them, they had to run the same way and then turn round in order to face the advancing forwards.  It is obvious that a speedy wingman the full-back engaged on such an adventure needs the speed of a hare, which is sometimes a physical impossibility.  Happily none of the movements which occurred under these circumstances cane to anything and on other occasions McCluggage and Waterfield were sound with strong kicking and vigorous tackling.
MANTLE’S FAILINGS
Burnley, in attack again showed the team spirit that characterized their play at Manchester although at Maine-road it was less intermittent.  In the first half Burnley played some nice football, and the passing bouts were pretty to watch.  Mantle, in spite of many other faults, can open out the game nicely.  Had he been as steady in front of goal as he was judicious in supplying the wingmen, the Clarets have had a trio of goals in the first half-hour.  Unfortunately Mantle lacks the anticipation and calm, cool and collected qualities of the ideal centre-forward.  It is one thing to send out the ball to the wing forwards, but it is another thing to remove it when it is returned.  Devine busied himself here, there, and everywhere, displaying much brilliance and a good understanding with his partner, Fitton.  His shooting qualities, however, were little better than those of his colleagues.  Fitton was exceedingly industrious.  His control of the ball was at times very clever, and although occasionally a little hesitant, he middle well and seized the opportunities that came his way to have a shot at the net.  Wallace was as hard working as anyone, but there were times when he was a long way out of position, and unable to lend a hand to assist Bruton.  The latter played nice football, beat his opponents time and time again, and centred well at difficult angles.  Full use was not made of these opportunities presented by the international.  There may have been difficulty in trapping some of these balls, but harassed as he was, Bruton did his part well, and it was not his fault that goals were missed.  Brown did not give the same support to the forwards on the wing as he did on Saturday.  He had a stiff handful in Stein and Martin, the former being the best forward in the Everton bunch.  Attwood was very ill at ease, being lacking in resource.  One preferred Burnley forwards to the Everton attack, although the latter made good use of their heads.  One has doubts about the legitimacy of the free-kick that lead up to Everton’s goal.  From the stand it certainly appeared that the infringement –handling-was on the part of the man in blue, but the referee accepted the judgement of the linesman, which was that Bruton was the offender, and gave the kick against Burnley.  After that the Burnley defence adopted the wrong tactics.  Both Brown and McCluggage tackled Martin, who had taken possession and the inside man did the obvious thing, which was to pass to the unarked Stein, who put his side ahead.  The Everton players apparently had doubt about the legitimacy of Burnley’s goal, but the referee refused their appeal, which was that one of the Burnley forwards held Davis, the goalkeeper, until the ball was rushed into the net.  So dense was the press of players that it was impossible to follow the full movement from the stand.  The fact remained that Burnley had equalized in sensational fashion, and had thus gained a point.  The chief conclusion to be drawn from the game is that Burnley were lacking most in that important position- the centre-forward berth.  As I have said before, with a sharp-shooter there, the game might have been turned in Burnley’s favour before the interval.  The forwards generally, however, were too late in shooting.  When one considers that all the quintet had a pot at goal, and not one was successful, there is obviously a general weakness. 
A DOUNTFUL DECISION
Burnley faced the sun but attacked strongly, and missed several glorious opportunities, mantle leading over and shooting wide, the latter after some neat work by Wallace and Bruton.  Everton attacked spasmodically, but lacking in fire, never got near enough to take a chance at goal.  Burnley’s brilliance greatly pleased the crowd, and the thrills which came in front of goal were received with applause.  Twenty-two minutes of the game had gone when Everton were awarded a free-kick for Bruton handling near the touch-line, and not far from the penalty area.  From the free-kick Martin took possession and was advancing gaily when tackled by McCluggage and Brown.  Stein was thus left unmarked, and lobbing the ball over the heads of the Burnley backs, Martin transferred to the outside man, who had nothing to do but score.  The goal was against the run of the play, and the circumstance under which it was obtained added further to the dissatisfaction.  Another Everton attack a few minutes later led to rather a peculiar incident.  McCluggage cleared with a strong kick, and the ball hit the referee and bounded out of play.  The official gave a throw-in against Burnley, but Everton gained no advantage thereby.  Burnley, undismayed, attacked again in robust fashion, but had finishing nullified the efforts of the extreme wingmen.  A corner on the left gave Fitton a chance with the flag-kick, but Davis rose well above the heads of the players and fisted out.  Fitton had another opportunity later on, when Bruton beat O’Donnell and sent in rather a high kick.  Mantle attempted a header but failed, and the ball went to the waiting Fitton, who, with a great effort, narrowly missed the mark.  In spite of spells of strong pressure, Burnley were still goalless when half-time came.  Just before the whistle sounded, Hart, the visitors left-half, sustained an injury to his cheek bone and left the field.  He resumed in the second half.  Burnley were early in the picture on the resumption, a mistake on the part of O’Donnell allowing Bruton to try a shot at goal.  The ball sailed right across the goalmouth, however, and was effectively cleared.  A fast raid by the Everton forwards enabled Stein to find an opening, but his shot curled over the posts.  Play was now by no means as brilliant as it had been during the first half, and Everton were getting a larger share of the offensive.  Burnley made frequent incursions into the visitors’ half, but strong kicking by O’Donnell and Cresswell checked them repeatedly.  Everton were penalized for dangerous kicking, Brown being the victim, but the free kick only gave Fitton another chance to shoot over the bar.  Subsequently Everton concentrated on maintaining their lead, and there was considerable touch play, no fewer than five successive throws-in taking place on the stand side of the ground.  Mantle and Devine had shots at goal but were unsuccessful.  Davis made an excellent save from the inside-left man, the ball coming hard and true for the mark.  Devine later received a knee injury whilst assisting to stem an Everton breakaway, but after attention he was able to continue.  A free kick against Everton led up to the equalizing goal, which came sensationally about three minutes from the end of the game.  The ball sailed into the midst of a bunch of players in front of the goalmouth, and in the next second was in the net.  Devine was in the net at the time, and it appeared as though he had been the means of scoring the goal.  Enquiries revealed, however, that it was Mantle, who equalized.  Everton protested against the goal, claiming that one of the Burnley forwards had held the custodian, but the referee turned a deaf ear to their claims.  In the last minute of the match Burnley had another brilliant burst, and it appeared as though they would score again, but nothing resulted.  Teams;- Burnley; Down; McCluggae (Captain), Waterfield; Brown, Bowsher, Forrest; Bruton, Wallace, Mantle, Devine, and Fitton.  Everton; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Rooney, White, Hart (captain); Ritchie, Dunn, Attwood, Martin, and Stein.  Referee; Mr. J. Roscoe, Blackburn.  The attendance was 17,783. 

RESERVES POOR START
Burnley Express - Wednesday 04 September 1929
BURNLEY RESERVES (0) 0, EVERTON RESERVES (1) 3
In the first half Kennedy opened the scoring with a long shot after ten minutes.  EASTON and ATTWOOD added to the lead after the interval, Burnley being unable to reply.  It was a disappointing game, particularly from the home spectators’ point of view, for Everton were by no means brilliant, and could have been easily defeated had Burnley played anything like sound football.  The home team were unfortunate to be behind at the interval, for up to that point the teams had been well matched, and Everton’s goal was a real gift.  Kennedy put the ball too far forward for the centre to get it, and Walmsley ran out to clear.  The keeper appeared to have an attack or nerves, however, and after touching the ball, let it roll past him into the net.  He had previously brought off some good saves, and his lapse came as a great surprise.  Towards the interval, Chambers who had been doing well, was injured, and he was a passenger for the rest of the game.  In the second half Everton were vastly superior.  They attacked with confidence, and Heap and Forrest had to do more than their share of work to make up the deficiencies of their colleagues.  The forward line was unbalanced and rarely seemed likely to score.  Walmsley atoned for his early mistake by making one or two good saves, but there were times when he seemed at a loss how to act.  Easton and Attwood scored with good shots, however, and Walmsley could not be blamed for either goal.  An unfortunate mishap resulted from a collision between Knox and Lewis, the latter crashing against the barrier with terrific force.  He was taken from the field on a stretcher with an injury to the knee-cap, which necessitated two stitches. A spurt by Burnley’s forwards near the end resulted in Pemberton’s header being very luckily stopped by O’Connor, but for most of the game, Everton were well on top.  Teams;- Burnley Reserves; Walmsley; Know, Heap; Conway, Hunt, Forrest; Heslop, Chambers, Pemberton, Ross, and Clough.  Everton Reserves; Sagar; Common, O’Donnell (W.); Robson, Kennedy, Rooney; Critchley, Wilkinson, Attwood, Easton, and Lewis.  Referee; Mr. George Twist, Westhoughton. 

EVERTON CHOOSE THEIR DERBY SIDE
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 04 September 1929
DEAN AND KEELY RETURN
Bee’s Notes
Everton soon picked their Derby Day team.  It is most uncommon for an early Derby meeting and even more uncommon for both sides to have a mid-week match prior to this tremendous gathering of local fans.  Everton have found Kelly and Dean fit again, so that the selection of the team became automatically the same that played in the first match.  It reads; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart; Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein. 

EVERTON SIGNING
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 05 September 1929
Everton have signed on Jos. White, right or left hal, Blackburn Rovers, previously St. Johnstone.

DID THE FUNERALS DO IT!
Belfast Telegraph - Thursday 05 September 1929
Footballers superstition seems to find curious confirmation.  Some years ago in the case of the Notts Forest Club, when the team arrived at Liverpool to play Everton for the English Cup they passed a funeral procession of four coaches, and this was taken by some as an ill-omen.  They lost the match by 4-0.  The following year when they went again went to Liverpool to meet the same rivals they encountered another funeral.  This time they were six coaches, and they lost by six goals,-“Way of the World” in the “Daily Herald.” 

WHITE FOR EVERTON
Derby Daily Telgraph -Friday 6 Setember 1929
Everton Football club has again signed John White a half-back who was for two years Blackburn Rovers and previously with St. Johnstone.

EVERTTON SIGN NEW HALF-BACK.
September 6 th 1929. The Daily Courier.
BLACKBURN ROVERS PART WITH WHYTE
Everton defence will be strengthened by the signing of John Whyte, a bustling right of half-back, who has been two seasons with Blackburn Rovers. He was previously with St. Johnsone, the Scottish League team. He is 5ft 10in, in height and weights 12st.

ANFIELD AHOY
Liverpool Echo - Friday 06 September 1929
GREAT AND GLORIOUS FEELING AT ANFIELD
NO EXCUSES THE TEAMS IN PERFECT ORDER AND TRIM
Bee’s Notes
To-morrow sees the start of the big meetings between Everton me Liverpool. By a freak of fixture arrangement, which has not been too pleasing to the local clubs, the first Derby game comes on the second Saturday of the season.  That will not curb the enthusiasm of the players, nor yet the spectators, and it is good to know that there is a clean bill of health, for any other measure would lead to a lot of argument, and unfortunately in recent times there have been meetings wham once Dean was out of the side through injury; then there is the memory of Lucas being au outside right through injury; McDougall and Hodgson were also hurt on another occasion. In a Derby game there must be no ifs and buts; it is such a lotter of the game, no matter how the sides may be going, that the least touch of fortune or misfortune makes all the difference. So that when we get together  to-morrow there is no argument about  teams—or players; everyone is thus far in good condition, and one expects and  believes that this will be a characteristic  meeting—which means a lot to  this city, for we are noted, voted, and  quoted as the best " Derby game” -  players in the country. The clean game has been a habit with our sides. Let it be so at Anfield to-morrow.
BIT OF A SWELL
Bobbie Done is a bit of a swell just now through the bang he got on the face in the great game against Huddersfield; and Hunter Hart is looking rather blacker than usual through a bang on the eye which he though had left a Burnley mark for ever in the shape of a broken bone of the cheek.  He’s all right.  Both captains you will not sport a bandaged right knee- a precaution regarding the past rather than fear of the future.  The ground at Anfield is in thoroughly good conditions, and it is plain that the game will be fast; indeed, it may be so fast that it will not be the best standard of football.  It will be all movement; all pace and chase.  But the speed of the game will not prevent some of the cleverer men from making use of the ball in a wise manner, or they can play fast as well as act furiously in a tussle. 
TITBITS
I think much will depend upon the inner forwards of both sides.  The defences are stern and different in pattern and style; Cresswell the cute and calm; O’Donnell the booter who can be just as dainty in a varying way; Jackson without compare in endeavor and insure punting, and a method of cutting in at a position half-centre-half back to stop Dean and Done, big of stride, strong of clearance, and a good length delivery every time, no matter how hot the fight may be.  Then there is a fine chance to study two men of contrary habits; Clarke, big, tip-toe, pulling, hooking, dragging the ball from strange heights; a roamer; a personality –no one has trained so much this season, Mondays included.  Put him opposite Dunn in the matter of inches and dribbling preopensities and you have two dismetrically opposite members of the football fun department.  In goal, two tall men of stern merit; backs of iron will; half-backs –ah, that’s the bone of connection this time.  Forwards” Who can tell.  There is something to be said for them all.  Friends and foe will agree that there is not a pin’s point between the two attacks as they play to-day.  But we are more concerned with way they play to-morrow, and I am not going to pretend I can anticipate them or their success.  I shall, for a change in the selection department, take sides with-a draw.  It is anybody’s game; it is in the lap of the fickle gods of fortune; a great crowd, a fine game, and Referee Caswell in the middle-those things we know.  The rest must be left till you read your “Football Echo” to-morrow, and see what actually did happen. 
ANFIELD PROGRAMME
By the Edge Hill (L.M.S) Band (conductor, Mr. Harold Yates);-
Match, “B.B, and C.F: (Hume)
Selection, “Show Boat” (Kern)
Soprano and Cornet duct, “Titlarks” (arr, Hume), Messrs McDermott and Jones.
Symphonic Poem,” “Coriolanus” (Jenkins).
Trombone Solo, “The Fire Fly” (Moss), soloist Mr. Percy Booth. 
Selection, “Meiodious Memories” (Finck).
Waltz, “Carolina Moon” (Davis).  Foxtrot, “Blue Rose of Spain” (Nicholls). 
Liverpool; Riley; Jackson, Done; Morrison, Davidson, McDougall; Edmed, Clark, Hodgson, Race, Hopkin
Everton; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart; Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein. 

LIVERPOOL HALF-BACK POWER TO DECIDE DERBY?
September 7 th 1929. The Daily Courier.
WHY EVERTON MANY BE TEANTEN TODAY.
DAVIDSON-JACKSON NET FOR DEAN AT ANFIELD.
50,000 “FANS” EXPECTED.
By Ijay
Anfield probably will be the Mecca of 50,000 football enthusiasts today, when the great clash between Liverpool and Everton will be staged. It is always difficult to form an opinion of the possible result of a Derby game, and one is always liable to make enemies with a forecast not favourable to a particularly crowd's team. However, I am going to take the risk and plump for Liverpool, whole great second half display against Huddersfield Town augurs well for the future. The forwards were having their first run of the season in the new positions, and as up result it took them some time to settle down, when they had done so they produced brilliant form, and it will take a great defence to hold them today if they adopt the same open methods. Everton of course, are unbeaten, but they are also awaiting their first victory. It is possible that it will come today, but in selecting Liverpool I am expecting Davidson and Jackson to hold the great Dean, in which case the Liverpool vanguard may be unbalanced.
ANFIELDERS'S ADVANTAGE.
lot will depend on the two defenders, and while there is little or nothing between the full backs I thank Liverpool, have the stronger middle line, and it is in their department that the issue may rest. Everton have a strong set of forwards, but their finishing *Dean excepted) are not as quite as good as that of the Anfielders. One thing is certain, we are going to see a great match played by two sporting teams, who will not sacrifice skill for kick and rush methods. Whatever will be the outcome I think we shall see a close game and may the luck be equally divided and the spoils go to the better side. The kick off is at 3-15 and the teams will line up as follows Liverpool; Riley; Jackson, Done; Morrison, Davidson, McDougall; Edmed, Clark, Hodgson, Race, Hopkins. Everton; Davies; Cresswell, O'Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart; Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein.

THE STORY OF LIVERPOOL V EVERTON
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 07 September 1929
By Bee
SCENES AT ANIELD; THE CRUSH AND THE BUSTLE OF THE BIG “DERBY” DAY MEETING
FIRST HALF IMPRESSIONS AND COMMENTS
TWO REMARKABLE GOALS BY DEAN IN FIRST HALF
AN INCIDENT OF FIRE AND A SUGGESTION OF FISTS
AN EARNEST GAME, WITH L’POOL HAVING CLARK INJURED IN THE DRESSING-ROOM
Readers, let me introduce you to the further meeting of the rival factions, Everton and Liverpool, at Anfield’s ground.  Historic gatherings in the past paled before this exciting period.  Here we were, fresh with season’s hopes, failures, fears, and full of optimism about out own pets- if any- and hurrying and hurrying Derby game between Everton and Liverpool, which has surely never before been thrust so early in the programme, nor yet collided with their mid-week games; they always like to be fresh as paint for this game.  Yet here was this historic sequence of “Derby” games due second Saturday of the season.  Liverpool; Riley; Jackson (Captain), Done; Morrison, Davidson, McDougall; Edmed, Clark, Hodgson, Race, Hopkin.  Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart (Captain); Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein.  Some 40,000 people were roasted and alive at Anfield to-day.  The weather was too good for a record attendance, and weak-hearted and nervous people took the bowling green rather than the Anfield green; yet at twelve o’clock there was a queue for the Kemlyn-road stands, and one part of the big stand was marked “house full” at two o’clock.  I am told that the heat on Spion Kop bears down through the roofing upon the spectators.  What do spectators care about a head of perspiration when there is a “Derby” game in prospect and both teams are at full strength, and both have been giving points lately!  Everyone agreed that it was rather too early in the season for a meeting of Everton and Liverpool, but the early ventures were very satisfied with the musical fare of the Edge Hill band.  There were no mascots, this being the first time I can remember such a lapse, and there was not a great deal of colour.  In the Kop one espied a gold umbrella bearing favours red and white; otherwise, there was only the occasional flash of a woman’s flame hat.  The day reminded me of the first day of a season when the best caused the players to fault in 91 in the shade.  The players had the worst of it to-day through the heat bearing down upon them, whereas the spectators under the stands had comforting shade.  In the crowd was Kenny Campbell, who had not seen the ground and its improvement since the left in 1921.  He was amazed at the difference in Anfield since he joined here eighteen years ago.  In the paddock I noticed Danny Shone, another former Liverpool player, who is likely to make a move in a local area very shortly. 
A TIMOROUS MASCOT
Three-quarters of an hour before the start the only mascot of the day duly put in an appearance.  He was the little boy who last year was frightened out of his wits when Bromilow desired to shake him by the hand.  Even mow he was timorous, but when he had pat his “black cat for luck” in the penalty area he retired to the back of the goal.  The office, black cat prowled round the players’ subway, while the little mascot boy picked up red balloons till he could carry no more; his quiver was full.  At the Anfield Park end a rival boy, dressed in blue, offered a challenge to the home partisan and proved a lusty kicker.  One of the oddities of the struggle for admission was the fact that the Everton chairman, Mr. W.C. Cuff presented his league ticket to the doorkeeper, who said, “it does not admit there, sir, sorry.”  The Everton chairman, of course, is associated with all the big league and football associations, and I imagine be had got a pocket full of briefs which would have admitted him to the directors’ sanctuary.  There were no team changes, so that Liverpool played the side that won 3-0 against Huddersfield, and Everton brought back Dean and Kelly compared with the side that drew at Burnley.  It must be years since Harry Troup missed a match of this description.  Considered the hours the spectators had been standing, it was amazing that not until a few minutes before the teams turned out was there an ambulance case.
THE GLAD HAND
The two captains, Hart and Jackson, came out together side by side, while the band played “The more we are together, the happier we will be.”  I am happy to think that the idea of comradeship in the local camp which I started three years ago is being continued.  Hart won the toss, Jackson shook hands with team, others offered a glad hand, and away went the game amid thousands of voices.  Liverpool faced the sun, and kicked to the Kop end.  Dean at once had a tussle with Jackson, the latter hurting his hand in the process of the charge.  Hodgson appealed for hands against White, and Davidson became busy, as did the throwers in.  One pitied the twenty-two players because they were being roasted and the public would probably excuse them nothing.  Davies was the first goalkeeper to handle owing to the ball spinning off a defender when Race shot against his foot.  There were more throws-in in the first five minutes than I ever remember in a game.  Hart opened with a magnificent tackle and pass, and Martin edged beyond Davidson in what promised to be a round of passing until the ball passed into touch once more.  Jackson stepped up to snatch a stray ball, and punted up the field for Hodgson, who kicked hard against O’Donnell’s foot and sent the ball to the roof of a grand-stand, a place never found before.  Stein was not content to trick Jackson, but also wanted to double back a second time, with the result that he lost position and confidence and finally centred to ‘Davidson’s hand. 
GETTING TO GRIPS
Morrison took an abnormal risk in gathering a ball from Dunn, but he succeeded and gained high marks, Dean made a “Half-back” for Done and ran forward to shoot, but a defender got in the way and the ball passed for a corner, in which Dunn tried a shot.  Ritchie had so far been perhaps the most confident player of the lot, and Liverpool had not yet settled into their stride.  This is no uncommon thing for Liverpool, because staying is their fort.  They should have scored quite readily when Cresswell bumped into Hopkin, and Race squared the ball to Hodgson, but Hodgson returned the pass instead of shooting.  Everton’s reply was quicker than a telegram.  Dunn turned the ball to Ritchie by an overhead hook pull.  Ritchie rounded a defended and shot hard crosswise.  The ball hit Jackson and, judging by the way Dean inquired after him, it might have been a knock-out blow.  From the corner Dean squeezed in one of his wonderful headers that Riley had anticipated.  Then came a dribble and dance by Dunn, who having shot after a trip, found a free-kick awarded, Cresswell placing the ball just over the bar Dunn passed everyone by the excellence of a pass by the overhead route. 
STUNNING GOAL
Liverpool were now warming up, and McDougall, joining the forwards, hit Cresswell on the head and claimed a corner; while in a breakaway Done smothered any chance Dean had of keeping the ball in play.  Dean would not be denied and Dunn dug the ball, unclick fashion, over the head of a half-back; and when the outside right centred, Dean headed with a turn of the head so sharply that the ball went in towards goal at an extraordinary pace, beat Riley, and cracked against the upright.  Many a player would have been disheartened by such misfortune.  Dean, however, proceeded to indulge in a goal at the sixteen minute, the like of which football spectators see once in a lifetime.  Martin had the ball handy, and when he passed to Dean the centre-forward was around the penalty box line with his face towards the pass, and, therefore, his back towards the goal.  One imagined he must carry the ball before he tried to do anything with it, but not so Massa Dean.  With a half-turn, Dean chanced a shot that dragged its way into the right-hand corner.  He jumped for joy, partly because he realized that, no matter how remarkable the goal was in the making, it had to be tinged with a certain amount of good fortune.  They score not who do not chance their foot! Dean took the chance, and Everton were glad. 
CLARK’S OPPORTUNITY
Liverpool should have equalized almost instantly.  Cresswell hurt his right knee and made a dive into the wall that surrounds the Kop, when Clark, sided by Hodgson, found himself beautifully placed for glory and a goal.  He shot and Davies had the good luck to find the ball hit his left leg.  This was unadulatered good fortune, but Davies should not have been allowed a chance.  Stein gave Riley a hot-pot, and the value of the saw was never reduced even if the referee had signaled for offside.  Hodgson wanted a lot of holding, and was strong and relentless in his heading and charging.  He bothered Davies to the extent of making the goalkeeper drop an easy ball from Hopkin, it seemed a goal must be given away until O’Donnell bobbed up like a jack-in-the-box and headed the ball away from the line.  It was touch and go up to this point whether the ball had crossed or would cross the bar line.  O’Donnell saw to it that it did not, and Everton were therefore, lucky.  Hart was troubled in his own penalty area in a melee that lasted a minute, and became ugly and uncomfortable. 
A HEATED SCENE
Hart as he lay on the ground, was hurt by someone and there was a threat of something more-than a debate when fists were raised between hart and Clark, Hodgson intervening.  It was an ugly and wretched business, and when the referee gave a free kick to the Everton side there was some booing, and Clark and Davidson, in trying to “Pocket” Hart, collided with each other.  Clark, after going outside right for a time, had to leave the field, eight minutes from the end of the half; Edmed tried a charge on Hart that brought, the referee’s whistle.  Now for a long stretch Liverpool’s ten men hammered away at the blues, who were inclined to concentrate on defence, and leave a big gap between their half-back and forward line.  Thus Everton’s attack came infrequently and in one of them Riley made a good pat-away from Dunn.  Davies followed with an equally good save from an awkward position by Hopkin. 
DEAN’S SECOND GOAL
Davies made two further clearances from corners which brought the opening phase of goal number two, Dean being the scorer.  Dean started it and completed it.  He turned the ball over to Ritchie, who kept along the touch-line and although Davidson intervened, Ritchie beat him quite readily, centred, and Riley touched the ball but fumbled it, with the result that Dean brought his right foot behind his left and dragged the ball towards the line of the goal.  Riley had made a mistake, and Dean, having gathering the ball by this uncommon method, simply had to tap goal No 2.  Liverpool’s ten men battled on, but you can imagine the load of mischief Dean’s goals carried.  Half-time; Liverpool nil, Everton 2.  Riley carried his black cat mascot from the back of the goal into the players dressing-room, I wonder what be thought of mascotry. 
EVERTON DEFEAT LIVERPOOL
THRILLING FOOTBALL IN THE HEAT-
“Bee’s” Vivid Story
DEAN’S BIRDIE TWO.”
THE LIVERS CRIPPLED BY CLARK’S INURED
Liverpool resumed without the help of Clark, and they preserved with four forwards rather than spilt up a portion of the defence.  Edmed spilled a great chance through getting offside, but as his shot hit the foot of the upright there were no prizes for the incident.  This was real bad luck for the Liverpool side, but I shall not readily forget the way the injury arose.  Liverpool were now playing with the sun at their backs, and they were as hearty as ever, even though they suffered through the absence of their favourite. 
CLARK’S TWIST
I learn that Clark is suffering from a twisted knee and will be unable to resume.  O’Donnell was twice found guilty of delayed clearance and also of finding touch frequently.  Martin made a superb solo run until he fell into the Jackson lock, Stein crossed the ball over the mouth of goal, where Riley merely fingered the ball and started some of the Anfield natives.  Much of the pace of the game had gone, and no wonder; but there now remained more constructive football.  Everton passing and repassing in pleasant fashion.  Edmed and Hopkin have rarely had such a lean time.  They got no chance.  All worked hard, but there were outstanding cases of wisdom in work.  McDougall, for instance had a hot wing to hold, yet no one produced more effort.  Hopkin drifted to centre forward position and made a shot to the left hand corner to which Davies dived successfully. 
DEAN AND RILEY IN CONTACT
From a corner, Riley made a very fine save, and threw the ball away over-arm fashion.  Dean got the weight of his shoulder into Riley after the goalkeeper had thrown the ball away.  Riley was hurt, and had to receive attention, and Dean was subject to a noisy demonstration from the spectators on the Kop.  The demonstration was kept up for some time after incident; in fact every time Dean touched the ball there was a loud booing.  Edmed was allowed to go on with a breakaway when many yards offside.  I say this in spite of the fact that the referee called for the linesman’s verdict and the linesmen said, “Play on,” Edmed’s shot simply hit Davies on the legs again.  The football began to get scrappy, and the heat of the day and the heat of the moment were tending to spoil this annual meeting.  The day was abnormally fine, and one had to make allowances for the grueling conditions.  The outbursts of the spectators in the Kop was relentless everything Dean did was greeted with a boo.  The spectators in the Kop had a close-up up view of the incident in question, and even if they might be termed partisans, there could be no denying their belief that dean’s charge was unwarranted, hurtful, and unnecessary. 
DEGENERATE FOOTBALL
In a welter of poor football, Hodgson and race shot wildly, and nearly hit the corner flag.  No one played better than Hunter Hart this half.  Hodgson did much better with a short, sharp shot, which saving swung to the left.  Riley dived to a shot by Martin, and did well to turn the ball over a corner. 
THE THIRD GOAL
Dean delayed his shot until the ever-present Jackson crushed him out- a great chance gone. A second timer Jackson was crowded out, the price of his defence was a corner, and when Riley punched away at the same time that Jackson headed away, the ball went to Martin, who score; at the right hand side of the goal –eighty-two minutes.  Dean tried to lob the ball over Riley’s head, and when the goalkeeper caught the ball and held it, there was a bump and boring by Dean, Davidson joining in the scramble, and the referee awarding a free kick against Dean, Race threw away an open goal, and thus the game ended in a mere scramble, with little cohesive, consecutive football.  It was one of the poorest Derby games we have seen.  Final; Liverpool 0 Everton 3. 
Gate receipts 2,800 pounds, attendance 45,600.
SUMMANISED VERSIONS
Mr. W. C. Cuff, chairman of the Everton club-It was quite a good game, considering the circumstances and the weather.  Liverpool were unfortunate to lose Clark but Everton deserved the spoils and the margin. 
James Jackson, Liverpool Captain- I think we were the better team, but to lose a man nowadays is to lose a match.  Still, it was a good game, and we live to fight another day.
Hunter Hart, captain Everton.- I thought it was a fine game.  Everton, in my opinion, were the better team  because they played the more scientific football.  I am looking forward to the “double” next year. 
Mr. Bainbridge, vice-chairman, Liverpool F.C- We were unfortunate.  To lose Clark was a great blow and it meant entire change of tactics. 

EVERTON RES V. L’POOL RES
Liverpool Echo- Saturday, September 7 1929
QUINN SCORES OFF LINDSAY’S CENTRE
The Everton Central League side had the unique experience of a local junior derby providing their first home fixture, and also their opportunity to show off their new garb.  The teams made interesting reading;- Everton; Sagar; Common, O’Donnell; W. Robson, Kennedy, Rooney; Critchley, Easton, Wilkinson, Weldon, Collins.  Liverpool; Scott; Lacus, Gray; Gardner, Shears, Bromilow; Lindsay, Miller, Scott, Wicklow, Quinn, Referee; Mr. Adams, of Acrrington.  The good fortune of winning the toss was Everton’s and Liverpool faced the strong sunlight.  Liverpool were early defending with Lucas prominent, and from Easton came the first shot; a good effort which was inches wide, and at the other end Miller did similarly.  After Weldon had failed to crop it from a nice midfield attack, Liverpool moved ahead with determination and the home goal was fortunate to survive for Scott and Miller closed in on Sagar, and fortunately for Everton Kennedy had fallen back and cleverly intervened at the crucial moment
LIVERPOOL GO AHEAD
Everton so far had two great chances, but Weldon did not accept and it was Liverpool who had been nearer to goal.  Considering the tremendous heat, they were playing well, and if Everton passed the ball fairly accurately it was Liverpool’s wing raids that were the more dangerous.  Sagar handed out a header from Quinn, and a good drive of power and length from Weldon.  Lindsay, on the right, was an industrious worker, and it was from one of his runs that Liverpool opened the score after twenty-five minutes.  The winger had worked his way past the home left flag, and when he centred a melee ensued, from which the ball travelled out to Quinn, who succeeded in driving into the net.  Wilkinson gave Collins a possible scoring chance that was not accepted and Easton hesitated with a first timer.  The first half concluded at almost the same speed as the earlier stages- a tribute to the players stamina.  Liverpool were worthy of an interval lead of a goal.  They had been sharp, direct ad clever in their movements, strong in defence and sound in attack, particularly on the wings.  Everton in contract, had been sound in defence, variable at halves and not at all convincing in forward finishing. 
Half-time; Everton 0,  Liverpool 1. 
Collins centred for Wilkinson to equalize in the second half, while Gardner was over the touchline recovering from a knock.  Everton had shown a 75 p.c. increase of trustfulness in the second half, and Robson and Wilkinson were particularly brilliant with Collings an earnest worker.  Liverpool were not working with the same cohesion as in the first half.  Robson scored a brilliant goal a quarter of an hour from the finish, and a few moments later Scott headed Liverpool’s equalizer.  At this stage Everton were 2 and Liverpool 2. 

THE NEW EVERTON PLAYER
Liverpool Echo – Saturday, September 7 1963
“Jock” Whyte, Everton’s new half-back, is one of the steady type of half-backs who are seldom brilliant, yet who get through the work.  He is a sure kicker with good ideas of ball distribution and without being wift, sufficiently speedy for most occasions.  He and McLean came to Blackburn Rovers together from St. Johnstone Club (Perth) on March 1, 1927 and in that season Whyte played six times at right half and once at left-half.  It was found he was better fitted for the left-half position, and the following year he made fourteen appearances at left-half, a couple on the opposite flank, and one, temporarily at outside left.  Later he was eclipsed by Campbell, who made the left-half position his own during the Rover’s Cup-winning season, and last season Whyte made twenty-seven appearance with the Central League side, whom he had assisted fifteen times the previous campaign.  A native of Fife, Whyte was in junior football until David Taylor, the St. Johnston’s manager, found him in 1925.  He turned out for St. Johnstone sixty-one times in the two seasons before he came to Blackburn.  Everton have not got a star, but they will find Whyte a good utility man. 

STUD MARKS
Liverpool  Echo- Saturday September 7 1929

• Both Everton and Liverpool have eight Scotsmen on their books
• Harry Makepeace top of the Lancashire battling averages

ARSENAL’S DOUBLE STAR DISPLAY
Liverpool Echo- Saturday, September 7 1929
ALL EYES ON ALEC JAMES, BUT DAVID JACK GOT THE GOALS
WARNER CRESSWELL EXPLAINS
We can says as a general rule that jumping to conclusions is a dangerous pastime.  In this connection, I am always reminded of a little illustration which tickled me quite a lot as a lad.  It was the tale of a man who jumped to the conclusion of a boat-and missed it! But while the danger of jumping to conclusions is obvious, it is none the less interesting to speculate on the possible significance of the opening results.  There were one or two out-standing incidents which, if they did not actually prove certain points, at least suggested that events are tending in this direction or that. 
WHERE THE DIVIDING LINE?
It was noticeable that the newly-promoted clubs did very well on the opening day.  Middlesbrough had the biggest win in the whole of the Football League, and the club promoted along with them- Grimsby Town- also got off the mark with a victory, although they were playing away from home.  This, couple with the fact that the two relegation clubs –Cardiff and Bury- lost their opening games, seems to strengthen an opinion I have held for some time –that there is precious little difference –nay, none at all- between the clubs in this lower half of the First Division and those in the top half of the Second Division.  Then the fact that York City won their first match in English League football, although playing away from home, suggests another point.  It is the outside the League there may still be clubs good enough to hold their own in the Third Sections of the League.  Carlisle United had a pretty good run last season, when they were new to this class of football.  If York City can do as well during the present season, then a case can surely be made out for the careful consideration of the claims for admission in due course of clubs still outside the League.  The door to advancement of these outside clubs must be left open.  Charlton Athletic provide an instance of the way in which a club may avail itself of the opportunity to go ahead. 
TAKE CARE OF THE RULES
The fact that the rule changes made during the close season were so comparatively insignificant has been commented upon.  The opening Saturday, however, showed that even when minor changes are made in the rules, the utmost care should be taken that the wishes of the rule-makers are clearly understood.  From my reading of accounts in the newspapers, there were incidents connected with the taking of a penalty kick in the Manchester City- Burnley game which led to considerable argument.  Briefly, the circumstances were that after a Manchester City man had placed a penalty shot wide of the mark the referee ordered the kick to be retaken on the ground that the Burnley goalkeeper had not stood on the line.  According to the wording of the new rule the goalkeeper must stand on the line until the ball has been kicked.  In the dressing-rooms this week- and even prior to last Saturday –we have talked over this new regulations quite a lot.  Some players said that the rule-makers did not mean that the goalkeeper should stand with both feet on his goal-line when the kick was being taken.  They argued that the new rule was to prevent a goalkeeper going behind the line and springing forward as the ball was kicked towards him.  Another section of opinion held that the new rule meant what it said; that the goalkeeper must stand on the line; that is, firm footed.  At the moment we have no means of knowing what was behind the minds of the rule-makers, but as argument has risen, it would seem that an official explanation would not be out of place.  All that can be added for the moment is that if goalkeepers are to be compelled to stand absolutely still- so far as their feet are concerned –until the ball is kicked, then there will be even less excuse than in the past for failure to score from the penalty spot.  Perhaps, after all this was the end the rule-makers had in view. 
A QUICK RETURN
As the move of Alec James from Preston to Arsenal was one of the big events of the close season, it is only natural that everybody should watch most carefully for the possible effect of the star player on his new team.  As I didn’t see the Arsenal play Leeds, I can only form my judgement from what I have read, but two interesting points-lessons if you like-seem to stand out.  The first lesson is that the football club which does something to draw attention to itself, very quickly receives some financial reward.  The Arsenal had the biggest attendance of any at their ground on the opening day, an attendance which represented, I understand, something over 3,000 pounds.  Now it is safe to say that several; thousand people went to Highbury, if not primarily to see James, at least because of the interest aroused by the publicity which has been given to the Arsenal club consequent on their signing of the international forward. Let us suppose, for the sake of argument that 500 pounds additional pounds came to the Arsenal from that first match because of the pressure of James, and let us assume that the transfer fee was around 9,000 pounds.  Five hundred pounds from the first match is pretty good interest, isn’t it? 
DAVID JACK REJOICES
Then a second point arises out of the Arsenal opening game, I see that several critics mentioned that the Leeds defenders were very keen on watching the newcomers.   James did not get one of the four goals, but David Jack virtually got three out of the four.  This lesson of this would seem to be that if a club has one star, then the best thing to do is to get another star to attract attention from the first one.  This to me is an important point which might well be borne in mind by managers in general. 

LIVERPOOL V EVERTON
Star Green 'un - Saturday 07 September 1929
THE LEAGUE –DIVISION 1
At Anfield, in brilliantly in weather, before 48,000 spectators.  Liverpool opened well against a strong sun but Everton were the more dangerous, and after Dean had forced the ball against the crossbar he opened the score in 16 minutes.  Clark missed a grand opening for Liverpool and O’Connell kicked the ball off the goal line.  Liverpool lost Clark hurt, and in 41 minutes Dean added a second, Riley being at fault.  Half-time; Liverpool 0, Everton 2.  Liverpool had ten men in the second half.  A fine drive by Hopkin was saved by Davies, but generally Everton were on top.  Dean was hooted by the crowd for an alleged foul on Riley.  From a corner Jackson headed the ball out to Martin, who netted Everton’s third goal near the end.  Result; Liverpool 0, Everton 3. 

EVERTON TEAMS
Burnley Express - Saturday 07 September 1929
Everton have signed John White half-back, who was for two years with Blackburn Rovers, previously with St. Johnstone.  Virr and Griffiths the Everton centre half backs, who were operated on for cartilage trouble, left the nursing home on Thursday and are reported to be progressing favourably.  Troup, who was operated on just before the opening of the season is also doing well, and in the case of Griffiths the club are looking to him being able to take the field in a few weeks’ time. 

WOODHOUE, ROLAND
Staffordshire Sentinel - Saturday 07 September 1929
Woodhouse, Roland (inside-right).Wrexham. - Another player who has figured in much better class football than this, for he played 207 League games for Preston and then had a short spell with Everton before going to his present quarters.  He is on the small side, but a man with plenty of energy.  Wanders a lot in search of work and can be very erratic in front of goal, but is always stylish. 

MEN AND MATTERS
Star Green 'un - Saturday 07 September 1929
By Admiral
CRESSWELL’S BROTHER
Frank Cresswell a younger brother of Everton’s back, has been given his place in West Bromwich Albion’s first team at inside left, and at the opening match he and Carter plied Cookson with passes which the former Chesterfield centre-forward turned to good account
JOE CLENNELL STILL GOING STRONG
There is one old footballer who won’t even fade away.  It seems a long time, in fact it is a long time, since little Joe Clennell used to score goals for Blackpool and Everton but he is still goings strong.  Bangor, in the Welsh League, is his latest club-he must have been with a dozen or more –and his post is player-coach.

HOW EVERTON WON
Sunday Mirror - Sunday 08 September 1929
DIXIE DEAN IN SCORING FORM AGAINST LIVERPOOL
By Kenny Campbell, the Old Liverpool-Scottish International
The Derby match between Liverpool and Everton, at Anfield, was a great game for forty-five minutes.  I am sorry my old club, lost. They were without Clark all the second half, a great handicap, and were beaten by 3to 0.  Liverpool threw their chances away in the first half, when they exerted as much pressure as Everton, but wasted them in front of goal. Clark and Hodgson were the greatest sinners in this respect. Clark had only Davies to beat once, but fired widely, and the ball cannoned off Davies's legs Then again Hodgson made a bad mistake just as the Spion Kop inhabitants were ready to roar. They groaned instead when the Lancashire cricketer fired a wide.  Then after Everton were three up, Race and Hodgson 'both missed sitters Everton were full value for their three goals victory. They settled down, which Liverpool never did, they were the more polished side. Only Hopkins, of Liverpool forwards, shaped well, and his solo effort late in the second half deserved a better fate than it received.  It was just after nineteen minutes that the forty-five thousand crowd got their first roar. Dean had headed Ritchie's centre against the bar. Two minutes later Martin hooked the ball back to Dean, and with one of those surprise shots of his, that always used to make me go hot and cold, he sent the ball into the back of the net.  It was not until close on the interval that the next goal came. Everton were lucky to get it, because Riley had time to clear and failed. He made the fatal mistake of taking his eye off the ball for a moment, and paid the penalty. 

Dunn and Ritchie
Dundee Courier -Monday 9 September 1929
NOW this thought came mind when saw a recent pair of Scottish wingers crucified. Dunn and Ritchie had been " birded " to such extent that it was plain there might be a right wing change from their club. The directors would not pick Dunn in case he was treated, by the crowd with that indignity that makes play impossible to a barracked player. DUNN and Ritchie talked the matter over and the club talked the matter over. The usual cry that "to play well there you have to play to Dean " was a story served up in Scotland, was an utter lie, for down at the club they know Dean's ability, but they look upon him as the least selfish centre who ever played. It was plain Dunn must go. The price paid for him was severe. Everton rarely get their money back or even a part of it; now they looked like dropping mint of money. No one came along with any suggestion of a solid bag of gold. Newcastle thought of the matter in an idea of an exchange. There was talk of a Scottish club taking a hand in the transfer. all came to' nought.
THE new season broke in a sweat of summer weather and sunny skies, and now the grey skies for Dunn and Ritchie have passed. They don't mind the grey skies; they have won through, and Everton would not part with either of then now for any amount that might both offered. Dunn is doing lot of really fine grafting work. He is not working hard; he is just doing the one-tap business that suits him. He makes the game, and he commands the defence to the extent that he draws the defender away from Ritchie and Dean, and they have the better chance shoot without hindrance.

LIVERPOOL 0 EVERTON 3
September 9 TH 1929. The Daily Courier.
EVERTON BETTER TACTICS DECIDE ANFIELD DERBY.
50,000 PEOPLE SEE LIVERPOOL BEATEN BY THREE CLEAR GOALS.
ELEMENT OF LUCK ABOUT DEAN'S FIRST HALF BRACE; INITIAL POINT OBTAINED BY A WONDERFUL HOOK
MARTIN'S COOL EFFORTS; RED HANDICAPPED BY INJURY TO CLARKE; RUFFLED TEMPERS
By the Pilot.
The first of the Merseyside duels between Liverpool and Everton is over. Everton have delivered the K.O.-they won by three clear goals at Anfield, and deservedly so. It was a good; hardly sporting enough to be classed among the never-to-be-forgotten, but nevertheless, an encounter, which thrilled the 50,000 spectators, and kept them on tip-toes till the sound of the final whistle. Everton were the better team. Even the most partisan Liverpool supporters would admit this. From a purely football standpoint, the Blues held the whip-hand. Now, it must be remembered that for an hour Liverpool plodded along without the aid of Clark –the brains of the attack. This, in itself, was a tremendous handicap, but even while he was on the field –it was his own fault that he left –the Blues were much better able to play the game as it should be played. It boils down to this –Everton never became flustered by the occasion, and Liverpool, on the other hand, adopted storming tactics which beat on the Everton rocks like waves on Land's End. The first half was an even affair, yet the Blues gained two goals and walked off at the interval like turkey cocks. There was an element of luck about both those goals, but I must disagree with a section of the watchers when they assert that Dean never tried to score when he netted the initial point. Dean had his back to Riley's charge when Martin placed the ball cross to him, but the Everton leader did not trouble to kill it and turn round. He merely hooked it over his head, and lo and behold! Riley was caught at the other end of the goal, and the ball sneaked just a foot inside the far post.
A LONE CHANCE.
Strangers might well have imagined that Dean was attempting to feed Ritchie, but those who know England's sharpshooter realised that he was taking one of those lone chances which have earned him correct recognition by the selectors. His second point taken after 41 minutes –the opening goal came after 16 minutes –savoured a little of fortune. Still, he was able to act while other as contemplated. Ritchie's centre was gathered by Riley cleanly enough, but when Dean ran to challenge the goalkeeper, the South African allowed the ball to slip through his hands and legs. It dropped only a matter of inches from the line and Jackson was left to look at it. He appeared to be fascinated. At any rate, he never moved until Dean had stepped across and placed the ball into the back of the net. In ordinary circumstances one would have gambled that Riley would have held to the ball, or that Jackson would have sent it sailing to the touchline, but this was just the occasion when the enterprise and quick action of Dean upset them. The third goal, coming after 83 minutes, exemplified the coolness of Martin, who lifted the ball over the heads of players into the net after Riley had become unbalanced in clearing Stein's corner kick.
GOOD FOOTBALL PREVAILS.
It was a clean-cut victory, proving that good preconceived football will inevitably predominate. Everton never once forsook their policy of making the ball do the work, and throughout they were as cool as a cucumbers. Liverpool had a victory over Huddersfield to encourage them, and they endeavoured to apply the whole-hearted spirited tactics, which earned them points last Wednesday, but in so doing, they forgot all about constructive football, and, as a result suffered. The one man who could have leavened this enthusiastic play with that contribution of thoughtfulness was Clark, and he went off the field some minutes before the interval with a leg injury which kept him in the dressing-room for the remainder of the game. Had it not been for the far-seeing brain and sprightliness of Hart, it would have been he and not Clark who would have been off, for just after Hart and Hodgson had been engaged in a “difference” in the Everton goalmouth. Davidson and Clark obviously tried to sandwich Hart, but Hart stepped out of the way and Davidson's studs appeared to meet Clark ‘s knee. Liverpool were faced with what proved to be an insurmountable obstacle in the second half –ten men and a two-goal deficit. Everyone knows that they tried hard enough, but their spasmodic efforts were unless against a defence which had a complete understanding. Everton had fully 80 per cent of the play in the second half, and it was only the demon-like tackling of Jackson and Done which kept them at bay. What a pity it is that these backs cannot use the ball in a scientific a manner as they get it. Done was not such a great sinner as Jackson in this respect. Liverpool had plenty of chances to score, but Hodgson, Race and Edmed were at fault in delivering shots. Twice inside a minute shots delivered from easy shooting distances were nearer to the corner flags than in goal. The Reds were in a state of frenzy, and everyone knew long before the final whistle sounded that they were a beaten side. Everton can take credit for a fine victory, and it was pleasing to see how the men got in first when the ball was loose. “First come first served” was their motto, and when they gained possession they had the ability to dispose of it in a manner which helped the side and not an individual. The whole-hearted endeavour of the Reds fell against the thoughtfulness of the Blues. Everton were a really fine side on Saturday, for they had brains and determination. Take White, for instance. He always had the measure of Hodgeson and was an invaluable defender. He got there, often against odds, and he was content at that, for he never tried to be clever, leaving the finesse to the other intermediates. The Everton backs were finely assorted. Cresswell contributing the brains, while O'Donnell delighted with unceremonious lacking and kicking. Hart had a fine game and was the prime mover in many terror-laden attacks, and Kelly played one of his best games, being equally willing and purposeful in attack and defence.
FIERY LEADER OF A CALM LINE.
The forwards never lost their heads and the fact that they could slip the ball from outside-left to the opposite wing in a single move demonstrated that Dean was the fiery leader to a calm, collected line, and in Dunn and Martin there were two schemers who knew just when to loose the ball and where. The wingers were well able to mould on the clay given them, and Stein especially displayed great pluck and ability in his first “Derby” match. Davie kept goal finely and saved the situation more than once by his timely running-out. Liverpool are to be sympathised with in that they had to run the second half with only four forwards who could not improve on excellent material served up by three hard-working and solid halves. The middle trio and Riley stood out in the ranks of the Reds and I think that McDougall, with his subtle constructive ideals, was the pick. Morrison was another who knew how to give a pass, and Davidson was an incisive player who contrived never to give Dean much room. Jackson and Done never gave up hope, though their place-kicking rarely assisted the men in front, of whom Hopkin and Clark were the only men to really threaten danger. Hopkins was the best forward. Riley made one bad slip, but the Anfielders must remember that he served at least half-a-dozen shots, which would have defeated most goalkeepers.
EVERTON'S DAY.
It was certainly Everton day, and there was only the Clark-Hodgson-Davidson business to mar what would otherwise have been a clean give and take encounter. It was an object lesson in the fact that football will invariably come out on top, and it was certainly football which won the day for the Blues, though Liverpool might have got nearer had the wily Clark been available all though. The teams were Liverpool; - Riley, goal, Jackson (captain) and Done, backs, Morrsion, Davidson, and McDougall, half-backs; Edmed, Clark, Hodgson, Race, and Hopkins, forwards. Everton; - Davies, goal, Cresswell and O'Donnell, backs, Kelly, White, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin and Stein, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 2 LIVERPOOL RESERVES 2
September 9 th 1929. The Liverpool Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 2)
A keen game at Goodison Park resulted in a draw of two goals each Liverpool have Lucas to thank forwards off a risk to limb, a last Everton raid. Both teams played their best when facing the sun. First it was Liverpool, whose nicely constructed, direct movements made them the more dangerous in the initial half. Scott (A.) distributed the play well, and Lindsay and Quinn were wingers who often sped by Everton's flank, but fortunately for Everton O'Donnell, Common and Sagar were safe. Lindsay was the initiator of the movements that led to Quinn opening the score for Liverpool. Everton had the first half chances but finished poorly. The second half provided a complete reversal of form, when Everton attacked strongly and while Gardener was over the line recovering from a knock Wilkinson equalised. Robson, at half-back. Was particularly successful and scored a great goal, but Scott (A.) headed the equaliser. The second portion showed a vastly improved Everton. Kennedy, Rooney, Robson, Wilkinson, and Collins, were prominent with the defence retaining a first half steadiness. For Liverpool, Lindsay was a great raider; Quinn and Wicklow showed good ideals. Gardiner was convincing; Bromilow and Shear steady. Lucas was wherever the battle was most stern, ably supported by Gray, with Scott behind as safe as ever. Teams; - Everton; - Sagar, goal, Common and W O'Donnell; backs, Robson, Kennedy, and Rooney, half-backs; Critchley, Easton, Wilkinson, Weldon, and Collins, forwards. Liverpool;- Scott, goal; Lucas, Gray, backs; Gardiner, Shears, and Bromilow, half-backs; Lindsay, Miller, Scott (a), Wicklow, and Quinn, forwards . Referee Mr. Adams (Accrington)

ST JAMES C.Y.M.S. 1 EVERTON “A” 1
Liverpool county combination.
At St James's Park, Everton were seen to better advantage early on, Chedgzoy being prominent. He scored after beating three opponents. St James's were attacking mostly in the second period, Mulligan equalised close on time. Rowlands Pyke, Mulligan, and Shields played well, for the home team, while Calvert in goal, Ashcroft, and Hanson were conspicuous for the visitors.

EVERTON’S “DERBY” VICTORY
Liverpool Echo - Monday 09 September 1929
THE NEW POINTS IN THE EVERTON WIN OVER LIVERPOOL
Bee’s Notes
The more one sees of sporting events the more one realizes that the term “luck” is a misnomer.  You make most of your own luck, and it is not wise to think too much of the “rub of the green,” as they call it in golf-land.  Better to face the fact than trust to excuses.  So saying, let it be said that Everton made their own luck; they were fortunate; they had the help of O’Donnell when Davies was faltering; they had the help of the goalkeeper’s shins when his mind and his hands knew not where to go to take Clark’s shot, or other probable goals; the Liverpool follower would say; “There’s luck for you.”  Which would be interpreted by any reasonable thinking football enthusiast in this phraseology;  “Clark must blame himself for not scoring from that easy distance.”  So one might argue on.  But we should not get a great deal forwarder, and it will be better to study the match as it stood, apart from that easy distance.”  So one might argue on.  But we should not get a great deal forwarder, and it will be better to study the match as it stood, apart from its ifs and buts.  Candidly, one could not expect good football on such a day.  Liverpool had run themselves out against Huddersfield on Wednesday night; Everton had a baking on the previous Monday.  The players had the worst part of Anfield because the sun beat on them, and bar one goal-end there was no relief from the heat.  It was the sort of heat that made you fed up with the playing of the game- that is, if you were a player. 
BETTER TEAM WON
The better team won.  Of that there is no denying.  Yet no one could have grumbled or caviled if the score at half-time had been two-all.  It would have suited the circumstances to a degree, for Dean had headed against the cross-bar and had taken a goal through the ball passing through Riley’s hands and beyond his body, to make an easy goal for Dean.  On the contra account, there was the saving of a goal by O’Donnell and the good fortune attending Davies when the latter man was not picking up in a clean, sharp manner.  Indeed, Davies has developed a hesitance in clearance that is not nice to see; the one-two of Sam Hardy should be his motto.  Hanging around with a ball in the hand and a bump in prospect is likely to produce accidental goals and accidents.  In addition, the pick-up and clear in one and the same action is possible to those who wish to escape oncoming forwards.  Both goalkeepers made some very fine catches, and Riley was the superior on the day’s showing only because he had the more to do.  His dive to the ball was very solid and sure, and he watched the ball keenly when there was a head or a lob to goal.  It was this catch and throw away that led to the main hubbub of three incidents of the day.  Dean, in his own city, got a thorough knowledge of what to expect if the crowd thinks he has done wrong.  He is not the sort of man to let a goalkeeper have a free kick; in his younger days he used to court the spleen of the spectators in this direction without committing a foul.  Now he caught Riley severely to the head, and as the goalkeeper had thrown the ball away, the crowd naturally took offence at his offence.  And they would not let it rest. 
BUT THERE WERE OTHERS
But the crowd perhaps did not see that two men went to sandwich one rival with a hefty bump, missed him, and caught each other, with severe consequences to their chances and to their ranks.  Down the middle I saw a man make tackles that should have brought him a word from Referee Caseley.  A defender one hooked up his heel to Dean in a manner that was gross.  It was so unlike our usual Derby Day game that it spoiled much of the pleasure we get from these meetings; there was too much bite in the personal element; only an odd man or two got out of hand, but the minor qualities sufficed to spur the men towards an idea of the spar.  For instance, the sight of Hart, who is captain, remember, showing his fists and being prevented from striking a blow was foreign to the principle by which the teams came out arm-in-arm.  We must put t down to the heat of the day which rattled the otherwise sporting nerves of certain players.  It must have been the wag who altered the contents bill regarding “Deal” to “Everton transfer Dean,” who was responsible for another alteration, which indicated that instead of Hart “writes” the placard read “Hart ‘fights.’” It is easy to sit in the comfort of a stand and watch the fellows outside laboring under the strain of the day’s sun, and say, “Gentlemen, be your years,” but those who have played in such conditions will know the difficulty of keeping control and how easily the temper is ruffled.  Having laid bare the facts and dragged the fat from the fire, let us get on with a ball review. 
CHANGING HALVES
It was a rather remarkable match in one respect; some who started moderately finished in a blaze; others who had made the running early on went out, if not like the snuff of a candle certainly very definitely.  For instance, here was Hart rather labored early on, yet quite dominating chapter two and working the ball in dribble and tackle like the old hand he is.  He, more than anyone in the second half, kept the game going in the proper, smooth manner, and if we allow that he had not Clark to watch we still find him starring his act of defence and attack in the second half.  Clarke’s accident ruined everything from a Liverpool point of view.  Only those who mix with the players as I do know that Anfield’s team depends tremendously on the big fellow-they now his ways, his lust for wandering around out of position, but he is a key man nevertheless and his game is eminently suited to Liverpool’s rather uncertain attack, which is a trifle moody and moderate.  The “feeling” that a centre forward of worth is necessary is always with us.  Hodgson does his best; it is a big best, judging by goals, by labour, and by incessant effort; but he is so much better at a pace inward that the centre problem is felt very urgently.  To lose Clark at an early point of play was to lose the game.  That’s my considered judgement at any rate.  If I were asked to nominate any man, more than another who had done most towards Everton’s win I should take the name Dunn.
BECAUSE.
Because’ though Dean got the goals at the moment Liverpool were going through Everton, and got them in his own known manner, number one being exceptional.  Dunn was the prime mover of the attack.  His long stretch to a ball which he hooked over to Ritchie was unmistakably the real artist; or Dunn as he had been at Wembley in the international.  While others dribbled to destruction point, Dunn made one hop and a pass and the damage towards the goal was there.  He does not strive after effect, yet in his practicability he is rather a joyous member to watch.  And this is the man the crowd would have sacked.  They gave him “the bird” less than six months ago.  I called for fair play for him, but I don’t think he played again at home-they dare not play him.  His rise to form concedes, of course, with a smart display by Ritchie, who may be slower than of yore, but he is very certain in his centres.  This may seem to my legion of Liverpool friends and foes as all the winning side, but really with three-nil, and a ten-men opposition it could hardly be otherwise.  Besides Liverpool were plucky as ever, but they could not hope to do more than push their wares and hope for the best with a leader gone before half-time.  I congratulate the Liverpool defence upon its valiant fight.  James Jackson and Done with the goalkeeper had a fierce fight and no ne excelled McDougall in endeavor and ability to the last yard, Morrison was not so good as usual and Davidson found the task a severe one- naturally so.  By the way congratulations to him to-day upon his wedding- he has chosen a Liverpool lady. 
GET ON WITH THE PASS
The home forward line was uncertain, with Hopkin the most definite and once more introducing us to his shot- the more we have the more we shall like him.  Of the wingers’ backs it is necessary to say that O’Donnell found touch with the air of a touch-artist.  His wasn’t a pretty game; but he probably remembered the words of someone who had seen him concede a goal late on in a recent game and said, “No messing; get on with your clearance.” Cresswell is having a good season and playing better through the absence of captaincy needs- a quiet, dominating game, effect and essence of neatness.  White was a genuine surprise to me; he lasted the hot pace, and did a great deal of solid work at centre-half.  Stein delayed shots, or he would have got goals; and Martin was always bobbing about showing good ball control –I at times a delayed pass, which meant he was covered up.  I like dribbling forwards; but I like to see a man make a pass when he can, not when he has slipped his chance and has dribbled again to try to get an opening that had been there for the asking a second before-an involved sentence; but you gather what I want and like, eh?  Good.  Well, let us forget this rather poor exhibition of football and rather sharp exhibition of temper on the part of players and public.  On with the game! 

EVERTON COMING AGAIN
Athletic News - Monday 09 September 1929
THE SEEDS OF ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP
A TACTICAL CRASH
LIVERPOOL 0 EVERTON 3
By Impressionists
Whew! Thousands of spectators would-be in the normal course, stayed away from the first of Liverpool’s annual battles.  The day was tropical.  When it felt like among the packed masses I had good reason to imagine watching the crowd disperse, in an indifferent hunour, I thought.  From the partisan point of view the only real satisfaction to be gained out of this game was that Everton won.  On the other side none could do anything else but confess that they deserved it.  I say very many stayed away.  It was not football weather, but that which calls one to the open, despite the magnetism of the “winter” pastime, I found myself wondering why the Titantic opposition of Merseyside should be joined in the second week of the season.  An attendance of only 45,000 supplies the answer.  And if that 45,000 had known before-hand what was in store for them the reducible factor would have been enormous, I found much to admire in the winners, remembering the occasion; season’s first brush and conditions.  I remember the old days when the rivalry between the twain Liverpool clubs was vicious coming from the spilt which founded two from one.  Yet the football was better.  Now they play with greater amenity.
BALL AND SUN. 
The play was at least eventful, but the worst attempt football have seen between these clubs for many year.  The golden ball vied with the sun. It soared so often in the air, you ere, though he time came when Everton got top of the afternoon’s issue and settled down to football—their natural set ting. The threads of two seasons ago championship power are being picked up. The forwards are per cent, better than those of 1928-29.  Dean has restored himself some extent.  For this instance he was just the law to Dean, not doing the greater deal than head against the bar and score two goals these latter because opportunity served. 
COMING AGAIN. 
Repeatedly have seen Dean a bigger driving force; more comprehensive leader Still, looks to if the old coming back. When that is complete so should a championship attack be.  Ritchie and Dunn reveal evidence of justifying their sponsors and a considerable sum of money.  Another thing, this impression is derived in the knowledge that Everton are vastly below half-back strength. A predominant curiosity of this match, to my mind, was the quality of Liverpool’s half-backs and the feebleness of their forwards.  These things are neither consistent with the edifice of football nor one game in particular.  As a line the Everton intermediates were never so incisive in their tackling, so quick in getting the ball under control and bridging the ground between them and the attack are those of Liverpool.  Individually the great exception was Hunter Hart-artistic footballer and a tactician of the first caliber.  He was one of the men of the match, certainly Everton’s winning ace in a team that hand-somely pulled together.  Liverpool lost this test largely through inferior forward play, but principally through faulty tactics which token created that inferiority.  Everton, on this showing, have corrected the fallacy of trying repeatedly to plant the ball on Dean’s toe or head, Liverpool are riding right into it.  For all the second half Liverpool were without Clark, as the result of a twisted knee. 
STEREPTYPED TACTICS
I never so anything so pathetic as the attempts to find Hodgson.  I pitied the centre-forward, who had three players converging on him as the ball sailed in.  So obvious.  With or without Clark, Liverpool’s attack was of the stereotyped order, immaterial.  Behind the admirable chain of Morrison, Davidson and McDougall, the backs played well, Riley in goal was wonderful in arresting volleys, half-volleys and in making one-hand saves right and left.  He was deceived when Dean drew a bow at a venture, hooking the ball over his shoulder.  Yet Dean knew the goal was thereabouts.  In the second case, which gave Everton a 2-0 lead at the interval Jove, in the shape of Riley, nodded.  He dropped the ball on the line.  That was enough for Dean.  Davies, who handled the ball oftener, but with a “Thank you,” did the same, and was lucky to escape.  But Everton’s attack was distributed, both in leading up and finish.  Stein, I think, is going to make them a fitting outside left.  From his corner kick Martin shot a grand goal.  Cresswell is still in the front rank of classical and effective backs.  O’Donnell may be a genuine and plucky player, but if he wants to get anywhere he will pay more attention to kicking angle and length.  Liverpool-. Riley; Jackson (captain), Done; Morrison, Davidson, McDougall; Edmed, Clark, Hodgson, Race and Hopkin.  Everton; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart (captain); Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, and Stein.  Referee; Mr. AS.J. Caseley, Wolverhampton.
EVERTON INVALIDS
Troup, Griffiths, and Virr, three senior Everton players, who have not been available this season owing to operations, are progressing favorably.  Griffiths is expecting to be fit in a few weeks.  Meantime White, the erstwhile Southport forward, usefully filling the centre half-back position, while Stein, the tall Scot, is proving a valuable understudy to Troup.  Everton also have added Whyte, the former St. Johnstone player, recently with Blackburn Rovers, to their half-back strength. 

EVERTON AT HOME TO LEEDS TOMORROW
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 10 September 1929
Bee’s Notes
Tomorrow, at six o’clock, Everton tackle Leeds United, who have become a rather fashionable team for outrageous uptakes –they are a swift side, and very engaging in their movement.  They do not appear to have Keetley at centre, so that Jennings is getting his just reward as a leader- there are few better of fairer.  Everton choose their team to-night, and though Hunter Hart is suffering from a cold, and disagreeing to the suggestion that he wanted to “fight” anyone- it was only a heated argument –the team tomorrow night will no doubt line up in this manner;- Everton (v. Leeds). Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart; Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein. 
INTER-LEAGUE MATCH AT EVERTON
Wednesday are going to be gala days in the near future.  There is the meeting of Everton and Leeds at Goodison Park this week.  Next Wednesday week is the Marathon, finishing at Anfield during the Liverpool –Bootle boy’s match.  The following Wednesday English League v. Irish League, at Goodison Park, kick-of 3.15 and prices of admission as in ordinary league games. 
WELL, WELL
William Stapleton has the following letter;-
Everton won; yes, and won handsomely by 3 clear goals, but why on earth did they play such tactics with such a good lead?  I, for one, saw Dean foul Riley, and he walked away as if he didn’t know.  And “Dixie” did not please the “kop” crowd. For they called him some very bad names.  Still, I enjoyed myself tremendously, although it was a poor game.  There is no doubt that Clark is the Reds man, and he is the life of the team, but nobody was to blame when he came to grief, quite an accident, no doubt.  Well, “Bee,” the Reds might have done worse, and here’s wishing them luck.  I end this letter with no hard feelings towards anybody.  P.S. Hoping you’re well. 

EVERTON MAKE A CHANGE IN ATTACK
September 11 th 1929. The Daily Courier
CRITCHLEY RETURNS FOR TODAY'S GOODISON MATCH.
LEEDS HEAVY TASK
Everton make a change in the forward line for the match with Leeds United at Goodison park today (Kick-off 6.0). Critchley has been recalled to his position, at outside right, in place of Ritchie, and this decision is all more suprising when it was thought that at last the latter and his fellow Scot, where setting down to the kind of football which used to delight the Hibernians colleagues.
CRITICS STIRRED
The form of the twain against Liverpool on Saturday impressed the critics so much that two expressed hopes that the amount of money disputed by the Goodison Park directors in the deal was going be just. Not many have sad that before. Well Critchley will make a worthy substitute and there is little fear of Everton's unbeaten record going today. Teams; Everton;- Davies; Cresswell, O'Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart; Critchley, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein. Leeds United; Johnson; Roberts, Menzies; Edwards, Hart, Underwood; Turnbull, Longden, Jennings, Wainscott, Mitchell.

EVERTON PLAY CRITCHLEY AGAINST LEEDS
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 11 September 1929
Bee’s Notes
Leeds United visit Goodison Park this evening in a First Division League match, and in view of the fact that the Yorkshire side defeated Aston Villa by 4-1 on Saturday, and that Everton appear to have struck their best form, a tight game is sure to result.  The kick-off is timed for six o’clock and I expect there will be a great rush to get to the game.  If Everton produce their form of Saturday they ought to win.  The team is; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart; Critchley, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein.  The Leeds side includes several of the well-known stalwarts, notably Hart, the centre-half; Edwards, the international right half-back; Jennings and Wainscott.  The team is;- Johnson; Roberts, Menzies; Edwards, Hart, Underwood; Turnbull, Lougden, Jennings, Wainscoat, Mitchell. 
COUNTY CRICKETERERS AT OXTON
Local cricket enthusiasts who complain that they see so little county cricket in the district will have no excuse for not attending the annual charity cricket match between Mr. Harry Makepeace’s Lancashire X1, and a Merseyside-cum-Deesides X1, composed of leading players from the clubs engaged in the Liverpool and District competition, which will take place on the ground of the Oxton Cricket club tomorrow. 

GOODISON PLAYERS FELL AWAY
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 12 September 1929
Bee’s Notes
Really I fear I am not impressed with crowd’s advice; it is cheap; it is barren of care-free thought; it is the consequence of a desire to see something happened, willy nilly.  Some of those who say they are “real sports, who only want to see the best team win,” are just the folk who show the largest trace of utter irresponsibility when they are thinking out a football law on something that has happened.  I know the curse of the crowd; I have felt it and heard it.  One spectator once did a diabolical thing to me; I don’t forget.  Talk is cheap; comment is easy; the game is difficult- far more difficult than the spectator who has not touched a ball imagines.  The great difficulty in football is for a player to sense trouble from his crowd.  The referee, of course, counts for nothing in such circumstances.  Referee Nunnerley bit the dust last night at Goodison Park.  He is a man of discretion and experience; he is a son of a referee, has been cradled in the game; is fearless.  He said; “No goal! When he saw a certain incident in the Leeds game.  Leeds protested that the goal was good because O’Donnell was standing by an upright and by the upright Davies.  They asked him to consult a linesman.  He did so.  And a goal resulted.  He asked the linesman’s advice.  Then the public gave him theirs –free, and at times fifthy.  Mr. Nunnerley had waved a linesman aside once before; at another time he had reversed one of his decisions, bowing to the linesman who had seen the ball touch another player and thus create a corner kick.  I glory in Mr. Nunnerley’s firm determination to reverse his decision if the linesman influenced him.  In a flash he may not have seen O’Donnell.  The question whether the ball is “dead” though the sounding of a whistle hardly concerns me just now because no defender could have saved the shot that scored, and Everton had such opportunity to lay Leeds low in the first half hour that they must not complain if the rub of the green goes against them and a plucky, persistent, and even poor side, such as Leeds showed themselves to be, gather up a welcome point in this arduous struggle for pounds and points.  To me the goal was a good one.  To us it matters not; the goal has been recorded, and it would be well if we accepted the position, especially as we are getting into the habit of becoming football M.P’s and stating cases and claims.  It was galling to be safe for a win and then have to concede a half, but Leeds fought back very worthily with a forward line that was only noticeable for Mitchell’s sharp and good moving. 
REMMEBRANCES
I mind the time when Leeds went out of the division.  It was the first broad-cast match from Everton and they out-played Everton so truly in the first half that a certain official, listening to the broadcast, complained to the B.B.C that I was biased in favour of Leeds!! Oh, yes, these things can be, in my young life!  You would hardly believe it if I did not tell you.  And the same day Leeds went home believing they had suffered a penalty-kick that wasn’t penalty kick.  It was a staggering blow to them.  Yesterday they believed that another incident of note was carried by “a show of hands,” as they say when a vote is being taken.  So Leeds are not having their good fortune out of their turn here.  Not that they played well; oh, no!  Everton played good football for half-an-hour, and should have swamped!  Em, Martin hit the post, defenders headed out, and sometimes in towards their own goal; neither goalkeeper had direct shooting to attend to in this quaint match; Dean got a goal in half an hour; Turnbull (it looked greatly like Longden in the oncoming darkness) got the equalizer on appeal to a “lower court” –that was all the veteran winger did; and throughout all the issue one saw the fine flicks of Dean, Dunn, Cresswell, Hunter Hart, and most noticeably young White, who was being watched by manager Cummins, of Southport; also James Fay, his discoverer, as a centre half-back, Semple, Frank Jefferis, &c.  It was a big crowd, and it was a pity they had a paltry second half.  White gave them some value for their money; so did the others I have mentioned, Cresswell touching top honours throughout the night- a charming and captivating display.  Leeds played a differing type of game.  They had a bad forward line, and Jennings could hardly be recognized; but Everton lacked finished in the winging of Stein and Critchely.  The latter aimed at too much; the policy of pass when you can, rather than drag opponents upon you has not been learned by this clever and strong raider.  Some call me Critchley’s sponsor.  Well, I am happy to be so, if needs be.  He cannot be judged on his form last night.  Neither man succeeded as he should, because the wisdom of touch and sense of direction was no in them, as in Dunn and Dean, for instance.  Edwards and the Hart of Yorkshire did a lot of spadework without reaching their international standing and understanding, Hart, at centre-half, has grown into that pass-to-Edwards till it has become a disease with himn.  Change of tactics is the essence of football success; think of Alec Jackson and his infinite variety.  Leeds were too bad to be true; Everton were too much on top early on; they thought they had nothing to beat; but Yorkshiremen don’t go down without a fight.  It was a point pitched away at home, but if lesson has been learned it will be a cheap point and not a dear pound’s worth of knowledge.  But it was a great let-down after the way Everton started against a small-built back division. 
Everton at Derby on Saturday play Ritchie instead of Critchley, otherwise the team is the same as last night. 
Fairfield writes; The referee, at Everton, blew his whistle apparently for offside prior to the Leeds players kicking the ball let alone scoring.  Well then, if I know anything about football at all, the ball was unplayable the moment the referee’s whistle sounded?  The only decision he could give after consulting the linesman and finding that he had made a mistake, was a throw up. 
“Play to the Whistle” says;- The referee blew his whistle for offside before the ball was netted and automatically stopped play, after which the ball was netted.  The Everton player could easily contend that they did not try to prevent the goal being scored, as the referee had stopped play.  Now, supposing the ball had gone out of play, or had been booted up the field, what would the referee’s decision have been?  I presume that he would have given a throw-down or a wrong decision.  I think that the Everton club have good grounds for a protest regarding the result of the match.
“J. Bone” says;- “How clubs can tolerate such referees beats me, as I think he should be barred, after last night’s exhibition. “  Burt his criticism of the referee and a corner kick is entirely wrong, so I do not publish his letter. 

LEEDS UNITED’S PLUCK
Leeds Mercury - Thursday 12 September 1929
TURNBULL SAVES THE GAME
A HOTLY DUSPUTED GOAL
MENZIES GREAT IN DEFENCE
Leeds United –Turnbull – 1 goal
Scorers; Everton –Dean- 1 goal
Mr. Nunnerley, of Ellesmere, left the Goodison Park field hot and bothered.  He had given a goal against Everton, an equalizing goal and that made a vast difference to the result.  The point had gone to a plucky, persistent team who had not been at all clever, but had at least put up a brave show.  Everton had scored through their only channel of goals, Dean, in half-an-hour –not a well-gotten goal, but it followed a lot of good football by the home attack, and there seemed to be prospects of a big defeat for the Yorkshire side who battled on knowing how poorly they were playing and knowing the attack could not go on with such indefinite play, even if Cresswell and White were incomparable.  Rarely have Jennings and Turnbull been seen out of the picture so much.  Everton hit the bat twice, and the ball dropped on the line for a let of unjustified claims that it was over the line. 
TURNBULL’S SHOT
Menzies, stout heart, headed it away or kicked it away.  The only real shots of the day were two, one by martin which hit the upright and the final one by Turnbull, who scored at the moment the referee, sounded an off-side decision.  But Turnbull could not be off-side owing to the fact that O’Donnell was staying in the goalmouth helping his goalkeeper.  The players rose in their wrath and forgot the rule about ungentlemanly conduct.  They besieged him, and he finally called the linesman to him and on that man’s word he gave a goal.  The question Everton raised was that their defence stopped as soon as they heard the whistle.  It is a nice point, but it is nicer to think Leeds scored a good goal, and that no amount of stoppage by the defence could save the goal.  It led to a hubbub at the finish, the crowd demonstrating against the referee as he left the field.  I have no doubt, wires our representative, about the goal being a good one in law, and in the making.  Everton had the game in the hollow of their hands, and positively threw away a point, yet having said that, one is still left with the plucky display of Leeds, who through Wainscoat actually failed to take a victory –a snap win.  Twice he was placed for an easy goal, and he failed.  The defence stood up well to their stern task.  Dean is bigger than ever, and a great header of the ball.  Dunn is equally clever, but the Everton wing men were not good in finishing, Critchley being a poor deputy for Ritchie. 
LONGDEN CUTE
Leeds, on the other hand, were poor along the forward line, although Longden was cute and Mitchell was their best raider.  The ball hardly ever went the way o Turnbull, so that all told there was a grave disappointment in the City that Everton’s brilliant first half had not led to a margin of surety.  It could have been 4-0 but for the luck of the game.  Leeds have had some bad fortune at this ground, so they are not having a bit of the other side out of their turn.  Johnson was busy with headers and the backs never gave up the chase, although Roberts was hurt and Menzies had a big knock.  Edwards improved the longer he played and Hart of Leeds, vied with Hart of Everton, for half-back honours, but White was the best of all the half backs, taking Jennings in hand, and giving him no chance.  It was clean football, hard and good for half an hour and then paltry.  Leeds earned their point by mere endeavor, if nothing else, and they deserved commendation for “playing on,” well knowing how they had been cut up in the first half-hour’s play, in which Everton excelled themselves.  The players slipped about a good deal owing to the night dew, and mistakes became quite common.  There were miskicks, too, the like of which one rarely sees, so that, perhaps the good, but saddened turf had something to do with the misses.  All the excitement bar the debating class was in the first half.  Everton lost their chance and finally a court of appeal lodged by Leeds in no uncertain manner turned the game into a draw. 

UNITED TAKE A POINT AT EVERTON
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Thursday 12 September 1929
REFEREE CHANGES DECISION TO AWARD GOAL
POOR FOOTBALL
Leeds United took a point from Everton last evening.  Each side scored one.  It was a strange game, and 30,000 spectators gave the referee a piece of their mind.  The referee, Mr. Nunnerley, had sounded a cease fire through a suggestion of offside.  Turnbull had banged the ball into the net to equalize a goal by Dean at the half-hour.  Now the question of offside could not arise, because O’Donnell, the full back, was standing at the side of his goalkeeper, and Leeds players rushed the referee.  So did Everton players.  The referee waved them off, but after consulting the linesman pointed to the centre of the field, indicating that a goal had been scored and that Leeds had equalized.  It took them a long time to settle down, and still longer to find their shooting boots.  There was some dew on the ground, and that seemed to make the players slip.  Even so, Leeds were very disjointed throughout, and only the sternness and brave display of their backs prevented them going down.  The football was of poor quality in the second half, when the Leeds players came to something like their know form.  Yet they were always lacking in combination, and Jennings was in a vice against the backs.  Leeds backs were a different type.  They were business-like and relentless.  However, it has to be put on record in a trustful account of affairs that three times Leeds were saved by the ball’s touching the woodwork when Johnson had no chance to save.  One of his backs also came near putting through his own goal.  The first half exhibition showed Everton at their brightest.  Then Leeds took them in hand.  The home side should on such form have had a big margin to carry them through.  It was their own fault they had not taken the goal account, and Leeds then found themselves with plenty of chance to win, but Wainscoat missed two nice chances. 
Poor forward play
In truth the forward display of the second half by both sides was lamentably poor.  There was no method and no shot.  The goalkeepers never had a direct shot.  Dean’s goal came through a jumbled-up defence and through sheer force of body, and some near the incident said that a hand also helped the ball into the net.  At any rate, Leeds have never had any luck at the Everton ground.  They once went to Division 2 though a debatable penalty kick.  Now they were outclassed for a long spell, but won through by persistence and a great deal of endeavor by their half-backs and Mitchell, the swift-moving winger.  They have not taken a point out of their turn.  If one could fault the half-back work of Hart it was that he had grown into the habit of passing regularly to Edwards, whereas White and Everton’s Hart were very useful movers and workers of the ball.  The game had few interruptions until the big debate as to whether a goal should be allowed after the referee had sounded the whistle for offside and thus made the ball dead.  To my mind there can be no question that the goal was a good one, and Leeds just deserved the point.  The home spectators could not forgive Griffiths for his mediocre deputizing for Ritchie injured; but, on the other hand Turnbull, apart from the goal he obtained, hardly ever had a chance after the first five minutes.  Perhaps it was the night match that created the wrong atmosphere.  Whatever it was, this was not great football, wonderful as Dean and Dunn were with their flicks of the head. 

EVERTON 1 LEEDS UNITED 1
September 13 th 1929. The Daily Courier
GOALS MUDDLE IN GOODISON PARK DRAW
DID DEAN AND TURNBULL REALLY-SCORE?
CURIOUS WAY ENGLAND CENTRE NETTED FOR EVERTON.
LEEDS UNSATISFACTORY REPLY; ANOTHER POINT DISALLOWED; TOO MANY DISPUTES
By the Pilot.
There were enough dispute at Goodison Park last night when Everton and Leeds United played a draw of a goal apiece to fill the Law Courts for months. Rarely does one see a match in which there has been so much to create controversy, and afterwards one heard spectators threatening to do all manner of blood curdling to Mr. Nunnerley, of Ellesmere, the referee. After all is said and done, matters were somewhat unsatisfactory, for a goal was scored which did not count, and questionable efforts led to the ball being in the net and goals being recorded, take the Everton goal, for instance, secured after half-an-hour's play, Critchley had just struck the upright and subsequently, from a corner, the ball bobbed about the goalmouth until it fell to Hart, who placed well forward to Dean. Dean was challenged by Menzie, but he appeared to grip the full back by the waist, lift him aside, gather the ball, and go on to score. No spontaneous cheer greeted the effort, because fully 90 per cent of the thirty thousand watchers expected the whistle to go for a foul. Mr. Nunnerley blew all right, but then pointed to the centre of the field, and there was jubilation in the Goodison camp. Considering this, why should anyone grumble at the manner in which Leeds got on terms after 78 minutes. It was an unsatisfactory goal, I grant, for Mr. Nunnerley sounded his whistle for offside just as the scorer kicked the ball, which passed Davies. Turnbull it was who led the raid on the home goal, and his centre was rather luckily parried and sent out to his wing again. O'Donnell was standing close to the goal-post, but as Turnbull ran up and placed low into the net the whistle sounded, apparently for offside. One expected the Leeds men to appeal against the offside pull-up. They had every right to do so.
LINESMAN'S RULING.
Consequently they did and after Mr. Nunnerley's coat had nearly been torn from his back, he agreed to consult a linesman. The linesman ruled a goal, and so the referee allowed Leeds to draw level. The crowd gave vent to their feelings with a vengeance, but why? Turnbull was undoubtedly on-side, and so the visitors deserved a goal. The alteration of the decision was the galling point. Many contended that if Nunnerley was convinced he was wrong when he blew for offside that he should have bounced the ball down. Had he do this, would justice have been met? Certainly not –it was a legitimate goal. I do not say that Everton did not deserve both points from a football point of view. They did, in the first half we saw some delightful constructive play from them, and had there been better finishing on the part of the extreme wingers more than one goal have accrued.
EARLY EXCITEMENT.
The first three minutes produced plenty of excitement for Davies had twice to handle dangerous shots, and Johnson, the young goalkeeper recently promoted to the United first team, effected magnificent clearances from Martin and Stein. Then Dean appeared to propel the ball forward with his hands before going on to dribble Johnson and net. The point was disallowed, and I think rightly so. I am not so certain that the Blues did not score, however, when dean's header struck the underpart of the crossbar and bounced down for Menzies to kick away. The ball appeared to be in although when it struck earth again it was not over the line. Dunn and Cresswell played wonderfully during this period and it was a matter of wonder that the Evertonians did not pile up a large score. Matters were more level in the second half, but not half so enjoyable from a football point of view, except it be for the continued cleverness of Dunn and Cresswell and the wonderful improvement in Edwards , the Leeds right half who earlier on had ruined keen anticipation and ball control by aerial feeding.
WAINSCOAT MISSES.
Leeds missed their chances, it is true, Wainscoat being greatly to blame on two occasions, but they were a quick-moving side who lacked the football ability of the home team, and they must have been happy to retire with a point to their credit. It was a great game, for matters generally were far too unsatisfactory to please. Everton played fine football and Cresswell was again brilliant, O'Donnell, too, did well, and White added to his laurels. Hart, However, was the pick of the intermediates. Kelly was unfortunate in that the ball always seemed to run awkwardly for him. Critchley should have had a good game, with Dunn in his most tricky and clever mood, but he failed to live up to early promise, and Stein would persist in feeding Leeds, with his centres. Dunn was a wizard –nothing less, and Martin played an excellent purpose. Dean was a worrier and he kept the line moving all through . Teams; - Everton; - Davies, goal; Cresswell and O'Donnell; backs, Kelly, White and Hart (captain) half-backs; Critchley, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein, forwards; Leeds United: - Johnson, goal; Roberts and Menzies, backs; Edwards, Hart, and Underwood, half-backs; Turnbull, Longden, Jennings, Wainscott, and Mitchell, forwards .

RITCHIE IN EVERTON TEAM
September 13 th 1929. The Daily Courier.
Ritchie returns to the Everton for the game at Derby tomorrow, but Critchley who deputised for him in the match with Leeds on Wednesday, is travelling as Reserve in case Ritchie, ankle injury causes him to stand down at the last moment. The Everton team will be: - Davies; Cresswell, O'Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart; Critchley, Dunn, dean, Martin, Stein. Derby County; - may reply on the following side; Wilkes; Carr, W Robson; McIntyre, Davison, Malloch; Fereday, Barclays, Bedford, Stephenson, Mee

"RAMS" MAKE NO CHANGE EVERTON TO TEST RESERVE BACKS
Derby Daily Telegraph -Friday 13 September 1929
DEAN A STARTER
With Cooper, Colin and Crooks still the injured list, Derby County make no change in the side to oppose Everton at the Baseball Ground to-morrow (writes " Baseball "). The strong-going eleven which has taken full points from Bolton Wanderers and a half share of the spoils from the Villa will line up against the " Toffeemen " as follows:— Wilkes; Carr and Robson (W); Mclntyre, Davison and Malloch; Fereclay, Barclay, Bedford, Stephenson and
FURTHER TEST.
Carr and Robson (W.) have rendered yeoman service since called upon to fill the full back positions and they will have further test, and a strong one, in facing Dean and his men. England's centre-forward wants looking after in all circumstances, and it will be feather in their cap if the " Rams' " reserve defenders prevent a score against them to-morrow. The County's "cripples" are going on nicely, and the three " C's " will be sporting the " Rams' " colours again before long. EVERTON'S ONE CHANGE.
Everton make one change from the side that drew with Leeds United the home mid-week match, introducing Ritchie, the Scot, for Critchley, who has shown very disappointing form of late. It was at first thought that Dean might be unable to play owing to leg injuries sustained in the Leeds game, but the leg has yielded to treatment, and Dean is certain starter tomorrow, Everton's team being as follows:—Davies : Cresswell, O'Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart; Ritchie, Dunne, Dean, Martin, and Stein. Mr. R. Bowie will be in charge of the game.
STILL UNBEATEN.
Everton, like the "Rams," are still undefeated, and occupy seventh place in the League. The Goodison Park side have drawn three their four games, the other game, against their near and dear rivals, Liverpool, last Saturday, ending three goals' win for the '•Toffeemen." Derby County Reserves are at Goodison Park to-morrow, when they oppose Everton Reserves with the following side: Hampton; Webb, Jessop; Robinson, Barker, Scott; Alderman, Hope, Bowers, Ramage, and Robson (J. C.).

EVERTON'S VISIT IN QUEST OF LEAGUE POINTS
Derby Daily Telegraph -Friday 13 September 1929
Derby entertain Evreton at the Baseball Ground to-morrow, and on current form they should send the '' Toffeemen away pointless. Ever ton could only draw with Leeds United at Goodison Park in mid-week game, and this form not good enough to trouble the Rams." The same direct methods by the County should be successful to-morrow as in previous games this season.
WHO'S WHO IN THE EVERTON TEAM LED
Led by England's centre-forward, "Dixie" Dean,
Everton's attack takes holding and with such an old head as "Warney" Cresswell the defence wants circumventing . The following pen-pictures of the Everton players makes interesting reading.
DAVIES, ARTHUR, goal. A Wallasey-born lad who appears bent 6av:ng the club the pavment of big fee, for Everton have been reputed to be after a "fashionable" custodian for a long time now. Last season did not miss single League match. product of the Wirral Railway Club and played for New Brighton and Flint before reaching Goodison Park. He is a giant over six feet and has the reputation of being erratic. C
CRESSWELL, WARNEFORD,
rightback.—One of the most stylish backs in the game is this famous international of South Shields and Sunderland fame. His little tuft of hair his forehead; Iris utter disregard for convenional tactics; his remarkable outbreaks of dribbling; and his grand clearances all go to make remarkable personality. He takes his football very seriously, even does get a lot of joy cut it.
O'DONNELL, JACK,
left-half—This Gateshead product had couple of, seasons with Darlington before going to Everton in 1925. There was time when had some claims to centre-forward, and even to-day you get glimpses his amazing powers as a shot, for he. sends in pile drivers from long range. He's robust type of defender, quick in recovery, but might use his right foot more than does.
KELLY, JEREMIAH,
right-half.—A tall, red-haired enthusiast from Ayr United. Some unkind critic once called him the Spider." He certainly has long legs, and does look a bit gawky at times, but he's a footballer every inch of "him. His interventions show real judgment and anticipation, and his promptings his forwards leav e nothing to be desired.
WHITE. THOMAS,
centre-half.— Gets his chance here because Tom Griffiths is casualty—otherwise would never in the team, except, at centre-forward, where he is probably more home. Is a product of the Trinity Old Boys' Club at Southport, and had a couple of seasons with Southport before going Everton in 1927 a 19 years old protege. He's a born footballer, but his versatility may be his greatest enemy.
HART, HUNTER,
left-half.—This is his original berth, although played so long as pivot of line that many people have forgotten that he obtained from Airdrieonians in 1922 as a left-half. Is captain of the side., and is to-day a polished, experienced player of great ability. Rather robust tunes, but when he so minded does amazingly brilliant things footcraft.
RITCHIE, HARRY,
outside-right.— This Forth native rose to International rank when partnered hi& present clubmate, Dunn, on the Hibernians' right wing. He's one of the biggest and weightiest right wingers in football, but has the stride of deer and heart that carries him into many a robust tussle with opponent. Can hit ball with great power when near goal. DUNN, JAMES,
inside-richt.—Another International Scot who went to Goodison Park shortly after Ritchie, and is known for his flicks and flips with his dancing toes. Is always side.footing the ball in dainty fashion, proving himself juggler with the ball and as artistic as an inside forward can be. He's diminutive, afid perhaps doesn't finish with great power, but he can work openings for his mates.
DEAN, WILLIAM,
centre-half.—Popularly known as Dixie," down football history the scorer of 60 goals a single League campaign. is a Birkenhead-born man, produced by the Pensby Institute club, and came out darkhaired youth with Tranmere Rovers 1923. Many managers saw him those early days, and hadn't the courage to sign him. Everton did— wjth what result now v»ell known. Has amazing trick of working like lightning near goal, and can use his head and both feet with celerity and accuracy.
MARTIN, GEORGE,
inside-left—Still another Scot, produced the Bo'ntss club, where originally played as a centre forward# scored a lot goals that position in his early days with Hull City, but later became known for his clever scheming an inside forward. Went Goodison Park March, 1928, and now appears to have installed himself regularly this berth.
STELN. JAMES,
outside-left—Completes line which has two all- Scottish wing pairs, for Stein is a Coatbridge born man and played for Dunfermline two seasnos ago. 24 years of age and was kept out of the side last season Alec Troupe, but get his chance now because Troupe's ill-health. He is speedy, direct his methods, and a grand shot.

EVERTON GO TO THE “MINERS” TEAM
Liverpool Echo - Friday 13 September 1929
Bee’s Notes
Everton go to Jobey Castle, the house that George built! George Jobey and one Gillespie (now a theatre magnate) used to be together with Yeoman Walker (of Liverpool) at an accountants desk.  Times have changed, but Jobey has never lost his flair for business arrangement and for keen insight into football affairs; the result is that Derby County has been built up at a ridiculously low figure, and they have sold and bought better than any other clubs.  It must be Jobey’s magic wand that does the trick.  So that to-morrow at the Baseball ground there will be a gathering of stars and young men of the home side who cost nothing or next to nothing.  Derby have done big things and their rush-about is not unattached to real football skill.  So that Everton, unbeaten have a task on hand.  Ritchie returns, and the right wing will therefore be more settled in its work and finish.  Everton are sure to aim specially at keeping their defeats column at nought and at bay, but this will be a severe test if the Derby side settles down quickly.  The way the half-back line and the backs are playing is sufficient evidence to me that Derby will have to go hard to have a chance to take the full points in a match of fine contracts in methods and manners and pattern of play. 
TO OPPOSE EVERTON
DERBY COUNTY LEAVE WELL ALONE. 
Still without three of their regular first-team players in Cooper, Collin, and Crooks. Derby County will field, against  Everton the same team as drew with Aston Villa on Monday, viz:—Wilkes;  Carr,  Robson; W. Mclntyre, Davison, Malloch; Fereday ,Barclay, Bedford, Stephenson, Mee.

RAMS PEN EVERTON IN THEIR GOAL
September 14 1929. The Derby Daily Telegraph
EVERTON HARD PRESSED BY DERBY ATTACKERS QUICK TIME GOALS IN SPEEDY MATCH
"DIXIE" AGAIN
STILL without Cooper, Collin and Crooks, Derby County made no r-hange from the team that did so well the Bolton and Villa games for ten day's important League fixture at the Baseball Ground. Carr and Robson (W.) again figured as the full-backs, and that their mettle would be fully tested the visitors there was no question. With star like ''Dixie" Dean in their ranks, Everton are attractive visitors any ground. The corresponding game last season resulted in a clear three goals win for the " Rams," The "Toffeemen" made one change from the side that got a point from Leeds United last Wednesday, Ritchie coming in at outside-right in place of Critchley. The teams faced each other as follows:— DERBY COUNTY. Wilkes Carr Robson (W.) Mclntyro Davison Malloch Fereday Barclay Bedford Stephenson Mee - Stein Martin Dean Dunn Ritchie Hart ODonnell Cresswell Davies EVERTON." Referee: Mr. R. Bowie, Newcastle. About see Mclntyre lose the toss, the Rams being set face a strong sun. Straightway from the kick-off the County forwards make tracks for Davies, but Cresswell nips in to clear* Stephenson's intended pass to Bedford. Before the attack is beaten off Mclntyre dribbles the ball close in drive narrowly past. White sends forward long pass to Dean who, however, is beaten in the chasing of the ball by Wilkes. Everton's goal has three narrow escapes in as many minutes. Barclay, from a short pass by Fereday, tries snap shot, the ball just going past.
DANGER MOMENTS,
Back come the Rams, and Malloch drops a long shot into goal, Davies saving under the bar. The danger is not yet averted, for a corner-kick, well placed by Fereday, Mee heads into the Everton keeper's hands. The hectic five minutes in the Lverton goal area brought to a close when Hart slips out long pass to Stein. The winger forces a corner off Robson and from the flag kick White with long raking shot forces Wilkes to concede another corner. Mclntyre, with long kick, places Bedford in possession, and the Rams' leader quickly makes ground in solo effort, shooting on the run. His finishing effort is beautifully parried by Davies, who fists clear with one hand.
DIXIE TRICKED.
Robson, Derby's young reserve back, beats the great Dixie " in a tough struggle for possession. Dean races down the middle with Robson close on his heels, and just inside the penalty area the Rams' defender makes a brilliantly successful tackle and clears in dashing style. The Rams' goal has a narrow squeak when Ritchie carries the ball down on the left wing, forcing Wilkes to save on hi* knees. Wilkes fails to gather the ball, but Carr completes the clearance. the other end Bedford tries a surprise shot which flashes past the upright. White is sending out «oine rare long passes to his wingers, but the County defenders have a firm hold the situation. Fine defensive work by gives BEDFORD a chance, and, breaking clean through the Everton defence, he has an easy task to beat Davies, which he does in simple fashion, tapping the ball past the helpless goalkeeper. QUICK REPLY. file ''Tofieemen" are on level terms within one minute, and Dean is the successful marksman. Ritchie paves the way swinging in an ideal centre, and DEAN, standing close to the opposite upright, jumps over the " Rams' " defenders to nod the ball into the roof of the net. Despite the warm conditions the football is very fast and skilful. Bedford and Fereday both miss likely openings in quick succession. Mee beats Creswell in a. short, sharp struggle, and swings the ball into the middle. Bedford lose possession before he can get in his shot. Fereday immediately afterwards has his chance, but the little winger fails to get the ball under control. Both goals are visited in quick succession ; the Rams raids, however, are imbued with more danger.
AHEAD AGAIN.
FEREDAY places the Rains ahead, taking advantage a bad defensive error by O'Donnell. Stephenson worms his way through friend and foe alike to p>ice the ball across goal. O'Donnell fastens on to the ball and seemingly has plenty of time to clear but FEREDAY, nipping in from the full-back's rear, takes the ball off O'Donnell's toes and plants it into the net past' the astonished Davies. Clever work Barclay forces Davies to handle, the Rams' inside right centring from the goal line. DESPERATE DEFENCE.
Stephenson is continually working stragetio moves in the vicintv of the Rams' front line, and only desperate tackling Everton defenders averts costant danger. A goal against Weldon was placed by Webb into the Eerton goalmouth but none of the County forwards could apply the finishing touch. Derby had livened up considerably, and, with their half-backs pressing, the forwards came into the limelight with some good combined movements. A centre by Bowers hit the side net and Srott, from a free kick, forced the Everton keeper to save, while Alderman centred across the goal. Everton scored in a breakaway and chief credit for the goal must be given to Weldon. His shot was saved Hampton, who could not complete his clearance, with the result that had a simple task to find the net. Half-time— DERBY COUNTY 2 EVERTON 1

EVERTON TAKE LONG, LONG TRIAL
September 14, 1929 Derby Daily Telegraph
Afraid Of The Derby Peaks and Dales
Train Sickness
Goodison-The Perfect Park
By Major Jink
It was a long, long trail a winding as far as Everton were concerned this morning. The team and officials took a roundabout route to Derby –they travelled via Crewe and Stoke instead of taking the direct line. And why? To avoid the peaks and dales of Derbyshire, which, Manager Tom McIntosh told me yesterday afternoon, are hated by every team that has to visit Derby from the north. “These ups and downs, and the train sickness that follows them, are the bane of a manager's existence when his men are playing the County,” he said. “We'd rather travel the night before as a matter of fact” said Mr. McIntosh. I wish they had done so –the journey from Liverpool this morning took us exactly three and a half hours. At Crewe the Everton saloon was attached to a slow train that crawled to Derby, stopping ay every tiny station. I was a cheery afternoon that I spent with the Everton manager in Liverpool yesterday. At every turn of the Merseyside town Mr. Tom McIntosh pointed out to me something connected with Everton. Here the church from which the team originated –a Sunday school side. There the Catholic school against whose boys Everton fielded their first team in an annual fixture. The barber's where we were shaved was owned by an old Everton player –the newsagent where we bought a paper to see f Athford had won belonged to another Goodison Park favouritie of the past.

EVERTON AT DERBY
September 14 th 1929. The Daily Courier.
Everton have a difficult task to face in visiting Derby to meet the County side, and if they return with both points they will have been responsible for one of the best performances of the season. However, I expect them to retain their unbeaten certificate, and believe they will return home with a point. Derby are also undefeated, and a battle royal is ensured, while the spectators should see some fine football served up, for there are artists in both sides. With the return of Ritchie the right wing will be strengthened, and if Stein sends in more accurate centres Dean should be provided with the necessary goal-scoring chances. Derby's forwards have piercing ways, and the Blues' defenders will have to be on their best behaviour. Bedford is a great opportunists alongside the crafty Stephenson and White will have his work cut out in keeping the derby leader in check. Critchley is travelling as reserve, but it is expected that the following teams will line up at 3-15. Everton; Davies; Cresswell, O'Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart; Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein; Derby County; Wilkes; Carr, W. Robson; McIntyre, Davison, Malloch; Fereday, Barclay, Bedford, Stephenson, Mee.

EVERTON AT DERBY
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 14 September 1929
THREE GOALS IN EIGHT MINUTES
COUNTRY’S INTERVAL LEAD
BEDFORD, DEAN, AND FEREDAY SCORE
By Stork
Everton; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart (Captain); Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein.  Derby County; Wilkes; Carr, Robson (W.); McIntyre, Davison, Malloch; Fereday, Barclay, Bedford, Stephenson, Mee.  Referee; Mr. R. Bowie, Newcastle. 
It was again summerlike, but not quite so hot as it was for the local “Derby "a week ago. Still, the side to win the toss would have a decided advantage, for the sun shone from end to end, and would be troublesome to the side facing it. The match was of great interest, for both teams were unbeaten, and both Derby and Everton were keen to preserve their certificate, and from all accounts, a great match was anticipated.  Derby's home record is an excellent one, for they have severely trounced Sunderland and Aston Villa, and had hopes of repeating the dose against Everton.  I learn that Crooks, Collin, and Cooper are on the mend, but are not yet fit enough to engage in the strenuous business of League warfare. The ground looked in perfect condition, while the drawing-power of Everton was made manifest by the big crowd that presented itself.  The baseball ground does not hold a big crowd, the record standing at 32,000.  At the start to-day there would be 25,000 people. Hart won the toss for Everton.  Derby opened with a movement which promised much and brought nothing. McEntyre lobbed the ball up the middle and Bedford, with a header similar to those used by Dean, nodded the ball back to Barclay who, however, did not get a square kick at the ball, and his attempted shot sliced off his boot to the Derby left wing. Mee tried to improve on his colleague’s slip, and swept the ball over to Fereday, who could not ether it before it went into touch. Everton replied with an attack on the left, wing, but Stein only half-hit his centre, which was speedily cleared, and from this Derby became a source of worry to the Everton defence. 
A DIVE IN GOAL 
The Everton defenders had a worrying few minutes, and Davies had to make half a-dozen saves, some of which appeared to be awkward ones. He looked to be hopelessly beaten when Barclay shot through the ruck of players, for he must have been unsighted, but at the last fraction of a second he dived to the right side of his goal and arrested the ball's progress.  That was probably his most difficult task, for most of the other efforts levelled at him were of the lob variety, and he caught them cleanly and well.  Derby were undoubtedly playing well within themselves. Not only were they fast, but their ball control was good.   Everton's first blow at the Derby goal came through a corner, and Wilkes had to save a good drive by White. Mee tried to catch Davies napping with another long effort which did not offer the keeper a severe test.  Another minute elapsed and he got all the tests he would require. Bedford got clean through, beating O'Donnell en route for goal, and let go a shot which was travelling for the far corner of the net, until Davies, with his right arm outstretched, turned the ball outside the upright.  It was a close shave, and credit is due to Davies for his wisdom in narrowing Bedford's shooting angle. Mee once charged the goalkeeper, and there was some shooting from the crowd behind the goal. Dean offered a glorious pass to Stein, and the winger should have known better than to shoot from where he was, for there as little chance of his scoring, whereas a ball to Dean would have had a much better chance of scoring.  Stein was guilty of this on more occasions than one. Everton were more settled and Wilkes had a number of saves to make.  It was Derby, however, who drew first blood, Bedford scoring in twenty-one minutes. Stephenson started the movement by cleverly drifting the ball to Mee. The winger straightaway centred and Bedford, bringing the ball down with his cheat, flicked it round O'Donnell, moved in a pace, and then glanced it with the side of the foot away from Davies. 
DEAN'S REJOINDER. 
A great cheer greeted the scoring of the goal, but within a minute Dean had levelled matters by nodding a corner kick past Wilkes.  The Everton defence was often in a jumble against the Derby wingmen, who were well supplied. Both little men, they were able to wheel about quickly.  Bedford should have had a second goal if he had been quicker in getting the ball under control. Dean gave Stein some priceless opportunities to displayhis wares, but it could not be saidthat be returned the compliment, for his centres were not of good length when be tried a shot. 
THE COUNTY LEAD. 
At the twenty-ninth minute Derby went ahead through Fereday, who beat Hart in a tackle, and shot into the Everton goal.  Just before the interval Dean had the hardest of hard luck when he headed against the poet. Stein had returned a Dean pass and the ball travelled over the full back's head, and went to Martin who nodded the ball down and had Wilkes well beaten only to see the ball bump against the upright and rebound back into play.  The game was full of thrilling incidents, and one took place right underneath the Everton goal bar. Davies  had stepped out to punch away from off a Derby man's head, and before he could get back the ball had been lobbed into the goalmouth, and but for O'Donnell, who had fallen back, a goal would have been a certainty, for he had  to head out from underneath the bar.  Dunn was unfortunate with a couple of drives which cannoned against opponents.  Half-time.—Derby County 2, Everton 1.
EVERTON’SFIRST LOSS
TWO GOALS TO ONE AGAINST AT DERBY
COUNTY’S FOURTH WIN
“STORK’S” ACCOUNT OF A FAST GAME
Derby were the better.  They had been more direct in their methods, quicker off the mark, with Bedford shooting with great speed which did not allow the defence any time to converge upon him.  The sun proved a bother to Dunn who, for once in a way, did not find his man with a pass.  He corrected his error a moment later with a perfect push-out to Ritchie, whose centre went over the heads of Dean and his attendant and dropped to Stein, who should have held the ball, instead of trying to get down to heel.  Davies had to make a sure catch from Bedford.  
THE LADY IN THE STAND
From a clearance by Robson, the Derby back, the ball struck a lady seated in the stand on the head and dazed her for a moment.  There was a lot of big defensive kicking by O’Donnell and Davies which ended in smoke, and Fereday was slightly injured.  Stein finding no one up to take a pass elected to shoot, and the ball hit the rails guarding the crowd.  Davies made an astonishing save from Bedford just after the whistle had blown the centre forward offside.  The referee once motioned the Derby forwards to play on, and then called them up for offside.  Dean did not get the ball to his liking, but when Cresswell sent one up for him he outled all opponents and glided the ball to Stein, whose centre was caught by Wilkes.   Barclay, who is only nineteen, was through from a pass from the left only to daily sufficiently long enough to allow O’Donnell to go across his path and so give Davies to go out and clear.  There were no goal thrills for some time; Bedford promised one when he cleverly trapped the ball and shot on to Davies’s legs.  Barclay should have improved on this, but shot right across the goal face.  Ritchie’s centering was poor, quite unlike that to which he has been accustomed.  White had a good match, and he headed out a dangerous cross shot from Mee. 
A “RECORD” BROKEN
Stephenson missed a fine scoring opportunity.  Bedford headed against the side netting.  Ritchie had a chance to save the game.  A first time shot was all that was needed.  Bedford, running through, had only Davies to beat, but simply scooped the ball into the goalkeeper’s arms.  These were the final incidents in the game.  Thus Everton’s unbeaten record was broken.  Final; Derby County 2, Everton 1. 

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 14 September 1929
By Louis T. Kelly

• Everton won the toss; Liverpool got it
• Dean now heads the list of goal-getters in the local Everton-Liverpool Derby Day records
• It was in keeping with the conditions that excitement should have been at fever heat up Anfield way last week.
• In reply- Liverpool’s team in their first meeting with Everton at Anfield after the war was; Campbell; Longsworth and Pursell; Bamber, W. Wadsworth, and Mackinlay; Sheldon, Lacey, T. Miller, Lewis, and H. Wadsworth.
• Yes, Jimmy Settle once had the distinction of finishing the season as the leading goal-getter in Division 1.
• This was in 1901-2
• Settle was born in September, 1875, so he is now fifty-four years of age
• The correct reading of Everton’s new half-back from Blackburn is White, and not Whyte.
• He has figured at right half, left half, and outside left in the Rovers’ League team

STILL LEADING
Sports Argus - Saturday 14 September 1929
EVERTON CONCEDE FULL POINTS TO DERBY
At derby, before 25,000 people, in sunny weather.  Splendid goalkeeping by Davies who saved from Barclay, Bedford, Me, and Malloch was the opening feature.  The Everton halves were beaten for speed, though concentrating on defence, and Bedford opened Derby’s account.  Dean equalized from a corner, but Fereday restored the lead for Derby, who continued to prove far better in attack.  Dean headed against the upright.  Half-time; Derby County 2, Everton 1.  Play was strenuous and even in the second half, but Everton failed to force a way through the packed Derby defence, and Derby, though missing chances, yet were far the more dangerous in breakaways.  Dean was well held by Davison, and Bedford was given little room, but he missed a fine chance of scoring.  Barclay played a fine game for Derby.  Result; Derby County 2, Everton 1. 

DERBY TRIUMPH
Sunday Mirror - Sunday 15 September 1929
EVERTON OUTPLACED
Derby County continue their winning career, and Everton are their latest victims.  The Toffeemen were beaten at the Baseball Ground by the odd goal of three.  Bedford opened the scoring for the County, and Dean equalized, but it was not long before Fereday restored the lead.  Subsequently the Everton halves, who were outpaced, fell back and concentrated on defence, with the result that there was no further scoring. 

DERBY COUNTY 2 EVERTON 1
September 16 th 1929. The Daily Courier.
PACE DERBY'S CHIEF ASSET.
EVERTON WING MEN'S FAULTY PLAY
Derby County still hold their unbeaten certificate and deservedly so, for they are playing the type of football which, while the dry weather lasts, will no doubt upset many sides superior in footcraft. It is not the intention to belittle their victory over Everton, but it is only a truth to state that the Goodison Park club displayed more scientific play and were the better craftsmen, but as Derby scored two goals as against the one nodded in by Dean they are entitled to their victory. Their go ahead tactics were the chief factor in their success. The open, swinging games will often defeat the side which goes out for finesse, and it was so in this match, for Derby County exploited their speedy wingmen to the full, and without a moment's hesitation, the ball was flung into the middle, where Bedford was often on his own, ready with a shot. He scored the opening point, but prior to that Davies had saved a least half a dozen shots, the best of which was a fierce drive by the centre-forward, who had got clean through, Davies made a really excellent one-handed save.
DOUBTFUL POINT.
As to Bedford's goal, it was open to doubt, for when Mee centred the ball Bedford brought down with his chest, and according to an opposing player, helped it into position with his arm. In this belief the tackle was delayed, as it was though it was a case of hands, and Bedford was allowed to go on and place the ball into the net. Playing to the whistle would have prevented that goal at the twentieth minute, but as Dean levelled matters sixty seconds later from Stein's corner kick, all was well until Fereday beat Hart for possession to score at the twenty-ninth0minute. Dean offered Stein some excellent opportunities, but instead of sending the ball back to the centre, he tried shooting from awkward angles. Dean was well watched by Davison, a defensive half-back. Nowadays Dean passes out to the wings, whereas at one time he would have gone through on his own. But the passes he received were mostly up in the air, and he was not so good as Bedford on the day's play. The Everton wing men were not so good as Mee and Fereday, who rarely made a poor centre and when Stein copied their style he gave Martin the opportunity to head the ball against the upright with Wilkes dashing across his goal in his effort to avert disaster. There had been plenty of incidents in the first half, notably when O'Donnell headed out from underneath the bar after Davies had left his charge.
DUNN'S SKILL.
Derby County have gel together a youthful side, and speed was undoubtedly their strong point. For Everton, Ritchie made a few good centres, and Stein persisted in his shooting. Dunn was his usual clever self, but with Dean held, much of Dunn's good work was spoiled by lack of enterprise on the part of his extreme colleagues. In the last few minutes Ritchie had an exceptionally fine opening made for him, but instead of taking a direct hit, he tried to steady the ball before shooting and was beaten before he could get it under control. Just before that Davies had frustrated. Bedford, who was out on his own, sweeping down on the Everton goal, and appeared to be a certain scorer, but Davies ran out, and saved a critical situation. Bedford tried to lob the ball over Davies, but the goalkeeper anticipated the movement, and the ball went into the hands and away to safety. Davies was one of the successes of the Everton team with White having a particularly good first half. Cresswell was the polished full-back, O'Donnell, too, did well against speedy rivals. Hart was the thoughtful half-backs, but seemed to tire towards the end. Teams; - Derby County; Wilkes goal; Carr and Robson, backs; McIntyre, Davison, and Malloch, half-backs; Fereday, Barclay, Bedford, Stephenson, and Mee, forwards. Everton; - Davies, goal; Cresswell and O'Donnell, backs; Kelly, White, and Hart (captain) half-backs; Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein, forwards . Referee R. Bowie, (Newcastle)

EVERTON RESERVES 3 DERBY COUNTY RESERVES 1
September 16 th 1929. The Liverpool Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 3)
Everton fully deserved their victory, and it was Hampton's good work in goal that prevented Weldon, Easton, and Wilkinson augmenting the score. The County look a long time to get going, but later proved stern tacklers, and it was Kennedy, Common and O'Donnell (Who did well). Wilkinson scored for Everton in the first half. Soon after resuming Ramage equalised, Easton scored a second and Wilkinson Everton's third. Attwood, is a better inside forward than winger, Whyte made a creditable debut, with Weldon an outstanding performer in the attack. Everton; - Sager, goal; Common and W. O'Donnell, backs; Robson, Kennedy, Whyte, half-backs; Critchley, Easton, Wilkinson, Attwood, and Weldon, forwards.
SHALL MEX 1 EVERTON “A” 1
Liverpool county combination.
At Vale-road. The first half was goalless although the Shell were surprise, but could not beat down Parkinson's fine goalkeeping, freeman opened the score for Shell in the second half, but French relied for Everton.

EVERTON’S ENDEAVOUR
Athletic News - Monday 16 September 1929
Everton desire the transfer of more than one Dundee player, according to my information from a director of the Tayside club.  Thomson and McNab are mentioned in this connection, and certainly the Everton manager, Mr. R. T. McIntosh, has been in communication with Dundee about the transfer of certain players.  Dundee could do with some ready cash, but to part with men of the calibre of Thomson or McNab would be to court playing disaster. 

LEAVING IT TO DEAN
Athletic News - Monday 16 September 1929
MISTAKEN TACTICS OF EVERTON
DERBY LESSON
DERBY COUNTY 2, EVERTON 1
By Peakite
Dean, England’s leader, would be a more effective spearhead for the Everton attack if he had alongside him men prepared to take more responsibility in regard to goal-getting.  The point was impressed in the match with Derby County and Everton at Derby.  While neither of the two County inside forwards managed to score, they did try to achieve that end and were not content to leave it all to Bedford.  That was the noticeable difference in the plan of action of the two teams for Everton wasted too much time and a lot of good work through this obsession to play to Dean, though the scope was limited as a consequence.  The County are not a side of flourishes and fanciful artistry, but they are clever in a direct way, and they do mean business as a general rule.  They are very fast, too, and in this instance set such a pace that they themselves could not maintain in the summer heat.  County won, and deserved to win, by two goals to one in a game that thrilled the crowd practically throughout the first half, and petered out into one of the dullest of dull displays.
FIRST HALF THRILLS
Appropriately enough, all the scoring was done before the interval.  Bedford started it with a clever goal in twenty-two minutes, Dean equalized by heading through from a corner immediately afterwards, and Fereday restored the lead with an opportunist effort at the end of half an hour.  Hart had dallied close in instead of clearing and was robbed in a twinkling by the young wingman running from behind.  In that goal itself there was a moral for the opponents of Derby.  They simply must not dawdle; to do so is to court disaster for without descending to hurly-burly tactics, the County are very quick in tackle, and against them he who hesitate is usually lost.  Because o this manifest fleetness of foot and keenness of the Derby team work one would have thought Everton capable of sufficient discernment to beware of such fatal foolishness as advertising the fact that they meant to exploit one point of danger and one only.  They did as Sunderland did a fortnight earlier, and Dean was just as comfortably held as Halliday was.  He had only a single scoring chance.  That, as indicated, came from a corner, and he made the most of it.  for the rest he was invariably laboring under a great disadvantage.  Teams mates expected too much of him and did not employ the best means to utilize his talents.  This as a thankless task, for time and again he was crowded out.  Why could not Dunn and Martin shoulder some of the load?  It was obvious that the readiness of Barclay and Stephenson to go through if and when opportunity came their way contribute to the fact that Bedford was far more a power for good than Dean, yet Bedofrd is not the equal of Dean as a centre-forward on his own. 
COMMUNAL PLAY
Derby are essentially a team with eleven men, following a communal plan to the common good, and here is virtue which they possess that more than a few sides lack.  They have three inside forwards who can get goals.  They miss them occasionally like everybody else, and in this game Stephenson failed with a glorious open in, but as often as not they find their billet.  Dean needs more of that kind of support which goes beyond mere endeavor to ply him with the ball in any sort of position.  Everton should not regard him as the official scorer, and a man of great craft like Dunn should be able to carry his merits further than he did at Derby.  Until Everton lightened Dean’s load by varying procedure in or near the goal area England’s centre-forward might almost go on the field with his feet tied.  Martin did come near to scoring once when he hit the upright with a snap shot, but he might have essayed more.  Ritchie was a disappointment at outside right, and Stein was of greater service on the left flank.  Derby had again two reserve full backs in action, and while they could not compare with the masterly Cresswell in an artistic sense, they made a sound combination that was at all events too much for the Everton attack.  Cresswell again played with wonderful judgment, and the excellent anticipation of Davies in goal was another reason why the margin of defeat was not greater.  Derby County; Wilkes; Carr, Robson (W.); McIntyre, Davison, Malloch; fereday, Barclay, Bedford, Stephenson, and Mee. Everton; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart (captain); Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin and Stein.  Referee; Mr. T. Bowie, Newcastle-on-Tyne. 

ANOTHER DEBATABLE GOAL
Liverpool Echo - Monday 16 September 1929
By Stork
Everton are supplying us with plenty of food for thought in the matter of goal debates.  At Burnley, Mantle’s goal was alleged to have been handed into the net.  Against Leeds there was an incident about Turnbull’s goal, which has been the source of topic ever since it was scored; and now at the Baseball Ground, Derby, where Everton lost their unbeaten certificate, there was a suggestion that Bedford handled the ball before he sent it into the net.  I saw Bedford breast Mee’s centre.  In saw O’Donnell hold up his tackle, and I remarked upon it at the time, and wondered the reason thereof, for “O.D,” does not hold off unless there is some just cause.  I questioned him on the matter, and he said; “Bedford got the ball under control with his arm, and I drew back my foot in anticipation of the whistle.”  That was just what I thought had happened.  It just shows how necessary it is for a player to “play the whistle,” for that goal could have been prevented if the Everton full back had gone through with his tackle.  However, it is no good crying over spilt milk. 
“WHEN WINTER COMES.”
Derby are at the head of the League and if they can maintain their present type of football they will remain there, for it is the sort which unbalanced a more crafty set of players.  It is highly suitable to hard going, but what will happen when “winter comes.”  Then will come their test, for the ball will have to be worked then, and at present Derby do little maneuvering, favouring the swinging pass to the centre or vice versa and the speedy follow up and shot.  No finery, no delays, forward all the time is their motto; and it won them this game, for their speed, quickness on the ball, and the absence of frills put them in touch with the Everton defenders, who found their open methods a difficult proposition.  They did not give the Everton men the opportunity to challenge for possession, and when the slightest opening was offered they made for it helter-skelter; and if they passed through it successful they were content with what they had accomplished even though it did not always bring a goal.  It brought plenty of work for the Everton rear lines, and Davies had at least half-a-dozen efforts of various character to deal with before Wilkes, his confrere in the opposite goal, was called to duty.  One saves, or perhaps two, during these hectic minutes were brilliant affairs.  He appeared unsighted when Barclay shot, but sighted the ball just in time to dive and check its progress; but a better saves was made when Bedford drove hard and true for the far side of the net, Davies edging the ball away with his right hand.  Then came Bedford’s goal, already described; but within a minute its value had been lost, for Dean headed Stein’s corner kick away from Wilkes and his full-backs and into the net. 
RAPID RAIDS
This somewhat damped the Derby people’s enthusiasm, for it meant starting all over again, and with Everton having sized up their opponents’ methods, held them in a firmer grips and their prospects of scoring again reduced.  However, a slip by Hart who allowed Fereday to take the ball away from him, proved fatal, for the little outside right hit a ball true and hard, and a goal resulted.  Derby’s rapid raids had done the trick for they were not nearly so methodical nor yet so skillful as the Everton team, who were not well served on the wings for Ritchie did not produce his “Derby” game form, and Stein, while doing good work in the outfield, was too prone to shoot when a centre would have been of much greater value to his side.  Twice Dean was waiting a return which, if it had come, would have meant trouble for Wilkes, who, however, must have been delighted to see Stein take a shot when badly angled.  Close on the interval O’Donnell saved his keeper by heading from underneath the bar.  It had been Derby’s half, but Everton reversed the opinion tin the second, for, apart from their raiding proclivities, the County were held in their own half, but their goal was well guarded by a set of defenders who did not stand on ceremony, giving the ball plenty of boot.  Ritchie had the chance of the match, but his desire to get the ball down to toe was his undoing, for it gave the defence time to cut in and save the situation.  A first time effort was all that was needed, and Ritchie, who can hit a ball with the best, failed to produce it, and two points were lost when we could reasonably have expected a division. 

A “LIVERTON” RAID ON YORKSHIRE
Liverpool Echo - Monday 16 September 1929
CITY'S TEAMS TRAVEL BY THE SAME TRAIN. 
“Everton? Good. You'll enjoy it," said the ticket collector at Lime-street Station, this afternoon, as travelers passed through the barrier for the Yorkshire train.  When one travlier replied “Liverpool, my dear fellow." the ticket collector sniffed and snipped the ticket with a well-you're-waiting-your-time expression.  Of course, it was obvious that the Yorkshire train had never been so honored for years, and that it was a great day for the station officials. Even the window-cleaners stopped in their work, and the porters forgot their luggage and tips—momentarily. 
MEETING IN THE TRAIN. 
It was another Derby Day—rather the Oaks—for Liverpool and Everton were meeting again, not on the field, but on the train.  Everton were travelling to Leeds and Liverpool to Huddersfield for the matches tonight. Not for ars—no one can remember how long ago, or, in fact, if it really did happen—have these two team travelled together on the same train.  Everybody was impressed by the occasion.  Morrison, Liverpool’s Scottish half-back, though there should be real celebrations, so he played.  “The Gathering of the Clans” on his miniature bagpipes.
PLATFORM PARTISANS
The other players (English) were so impressed, too, that they let him.  “Now the Reds!”  Said some of the workmen, in their overalls and grimy, as they had dashed to get a glimpse of their favourites.  “Play Up Everton,” said the other workmen, brightly pointing out that Everton were always first, for were they not in the first saloon.  There were cheery greetings between the two teams as they posed for a "combined group." But they each travelled in their own saloon as the train pulled out.

Dugald Livingstone
Lancashire Evening Post -Tuesday 17 September 1929
Congratulations from present and former clubmates were received by Livingston, the ex-Everton Football Club full back, now with Aberdeen, on his marriage at Seacombe, Wirral, to Miss Helen Stevenson, of St. Seacombe.

LEEDS UNITED 2 EVERTON 1
September 17 th 1929. The Daily Courier.
LEEDS BRAIN TEST.
RAPIDITY OF THOUGHT GIVES HOME SIDE THE POINTS.
By the Pilot.
Everton were the first to score at Leeds, and even led at the interval, but it was obvious that it was the superior play of the home side that gave them the points. Throughout they were an accomplished combination, but the Evertonians did well enough to make the encounter thoroughly entertaining, and at times thrilling. It was a fine entertainment, with the spoils going to the men who could think and act just a shade quicker than for Blues. The first goal came after 32 minutes. Dean showed the United just how a goal should be obtained, even when the opportunity is not gilt-edged. Clever dribbling by Dunn dribbling by Dunn and Martin saw Dean get a “through ticket,” and instead of going between the backs he sent the ball wide to Stein, who ran close to the line before centring. Johnson came out in an effort to punch clear but Dean's leap won the situation, his forehead ramming the ball home.
UNITED'S GOAL.
United thoroughly deserved their equaliser early in the second half. A free kick just outside the penalty area was the cause of the bother, for, after Milburn's kick had been charged down, a stern 30 seconds' battle ensued for possession, Edwards won this and centered across to Wainscott standing beyond a group of players. Wainscott headed low, and the ball squeezed in by the post. Davies being unable to get across. Few people were surprised when Jennings gave the home side the lead after 65 minutes, Turnbull had been doing things on the right, and by a marvellous contortion he centred to Wainscot, who deceived friend and foe by simply heading back to Jennings, who almost ripped the net with his well-timed volley. There were scores of other thrilling incidents especially in the opening half, when the Leeds players launched raid after raid on the Everton goal without being able to apply the final touches.
DAVIES BRILLIANT.
The home forwards served excellent footwork –play born of subtle manoeuvre and speed –but they finished deplorably. On the occasions when they did get on the mark they found Davies in his best mood. Once Turnbull broke through on his own and shot at point-blank range, but Davies got the ball out, and when Jennings headed in unhesitatingly Davies had to move yards to avert disaster. Then Jennings appeared to handle as he got to within four yards of the goal with no one in attendance, but the referee allowed the shot. It was a hundred to one on a goal, but Davies brought off a miraculous clearance. Davies was brilliant, and had it not been for him Leeds would have run up a large total. The United were quicker on the ball than the Blues, who has several weaknesses. Their methods were good and their attack often served up delightful football, but they were so busy defending for the most part that it was on isolated occasions that they could get play to the other end.
DUNN PEERLESS.
The Everton backs were excellent. Cresswell gave another of his artistic but thorough exhibitions, while O'Donnell was terrier-like in his tackling cunning in his inventions and sure in his kicking. Hart was a successful intermediate player, who utilised careful thought in all that he attempted. Kelly had an “off day,” while White was not as comfortable as usual against the speedy Leeds inside trio. Dunn was without a peer in attack. He had not only perfect ideas, but never once failed to put them into operation.
DEAN'S RECORD.
Dean was a worrier, while Martin was direct in his methods and created several good openings, Stein did well with limited opportunities. Dean kept up his record of a goal a match. Teams; - Leeds United; - Johnson, goal, Roberts and Milburn, backs, Elsworth, Hart and Reed, half-backs, Turnbull, White, Jennings, Waincoat, and Mitchell, forwards. Everton; - Davies, goal, Cresswell and O'Donnell, backs, Kelly, White and Hart (captain), half-backs, Ritchie, Dunn, Dean Martin and Stein, forwards .

LEEDS UNITED FINE WIN
Yorkshire Post –September 17, 1929
Everton over-Played at Elland Road
Home Forwards in Form
By Our Special Representative.)
Leeds United were tip-top form last night before 17,000 spectators the Elland Road ground, they won their return match with Everton by 2 goals to 1. The manner in which the victory was accomplished, more than the actual result, afforded cause for satisfaction to the United's supporters, for had the goalkeepers of the two sides been reversed, the home team must have had runaway victory. Johnson was the L'nited's goal in the continued absence of Potts, and it was the reserve man's lack of judgment in away Everton's solitary goal which epfc the issue in doubt the end. The United, with all their magnificent efforts and well-sustained scheming, had to contend against an unusually alert and resourceful goulkeeper Duvies, who gave nothing away, whereas there always seemed danger of Johnson being overborne in one the characteristic rushes tlie opposing centre forward. Dean. Otherwise the game was one-sided affair. Everton shone defence alone, for besides having an immeasurably superior goalkeeper, their backs, and O'Donnell, were more effective than the Leeds pair. Roberts' spectacular volleving did not conceal some faults of recklessness. and J. Millburn, who was introduced left back owing the indisposition of Menzies, wns imperturbable without always being effective. for the rest, however, Everton's slow and somewhat slovenly methods bore comparison the dashing and polished work of the Leeds halt backs and forwards. White and Dean, upon whom the attack largely depends, were too " tubby to be active; both need to train down to football fitness before they can reproduce their best form. The superior condition and speed of the whole the Leeds halves ana forwards were strikingly shown. Their combination was such as to leave doubt that, as constituted last night, Leeds United had the best attack which they have had this season. was pleasure to his many friends see Jennings in his old form, with his drive as deadly as ever. Seeing, also, that bite made effective partner inside right, the difficulties the United's selection committee for the present would appear to be simplified.
DAVIES' FINE GOALKEEPING.
The United played exceedingly clever football in the first half. Their most dangerous rally camefroman opportunistic effort bv Turnbull, who skipped into the middle "to hang in shot which, being parried Davies, was followed by two headers in quick succession which were both well saved by the goal-keeper. Danes again saved his side when cleverly made an opening for Jennings, who was daringlv foiled in his attempt to breast the ball into the net. Thus it was all against the run of the play when Everton took the lead after 32 minutes. Their score, though worked for in sprightly fashion, a direct reflection upon the judgment of Johnson, who ill dealing with a centre from Stein, missed the ball, which Dean deftly headed into the net. On the other hand Johnson produced one of his best saves just before the interval in tipping over shot Ritchie when bis backs had bungled. Leeds United opened the second half in rousing fashion, the half backs and forwards all joining in persistent attacks, which produced fine goal after ten minutes. Edwards, who playing in dashing form, made the score possible by lobbing forward a perfect pass to Wainscoat, who got equaliser by heading downwards into the corner of the net. The United followed this success by crowding all sail, and thrice they were desperately near scoring with shot by Mitchell and headers by Wainscoat and Hart. The will to win was strikingly evident in the United's subsequent play, and as seemed inevitable the winning goal was obtained when, after some neat passing and re-passing within the penalty area, White finally cut a short pass to Jennings who brought out his best shooting qualities by driving the ball at a difficult angle into the corner of the net. Having got the lead Leeds United were never in danger of losing it, except one occasion, when Dean nearly headed in from a free kick. Result Leeds United, 2 goals: Everton, 1goal. Teams:— Leeds United Johnson ; Roberts, Millburn (J.); Edwards, Hart, Reed ; Turnbull, White, Jennings, Wainscoat, Mitchell. Everton :—Davies; Cressweli, O Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart; Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein. Referee, G. Nunnerley, Wellington.

UNITED REVIVAL AND VICTORY
Leeds Mercury - Tuesday 17 September 1929
FINE FORWARD PLAY AGAINST EVERTON
MITCHELL LEADS THE WAY
SPADEWORK OF EDWARDS
LEEDS UNITED 2, EVERTON 1
By Hugh Whitfield
Scorers;- Leeds United- Wainscoat and Jennings- 2 goals
Everton –Dean – 1 goal
After the first half at Elland Road last night there were fears among Leeds United’s supporters that this game with Everton was going to be the story of the Town match repeated- United having more of the attack, and more scoring chances, yet failing to do the vital thing, score goals.  The first part of the game was largely a sorry tale of chances missed by United, but in the early portion of the second half came a revival, and the Leeds team became a powerful, decisive lot near goal, turning a debit of 1-0 into a 2-1 victory.  It was a good game, with enough thrills and “near things,” near goal to keep the 25,000 spectators on tenterhooks. 
WHITE’S ERRORS
United began as though they intended to control the attack, and White early missed two chances, once in a good position from which he ballooned the ball well over and once from not quite such a good place, when he shot wide.  This excitement was then transferred to the other end, where Johnson saved well from a shot by Ritchie and then lost the ball in a rough and tumble with Dean, who seems to have put on weight, and is a bigger proposition than ever at close quarters.  Fortunately Johnson pluckily recovered the ball on the ground, and got it away.  These were only brief incursions by Everton, and then four times in quick succession Davies saved his goal, from efforts by Jennings, Turnbull, Wainscott, and Jennings, in that order.  At least one of these chances, the last, was guilt-edged and United suffered the penalty of faulty work near goal, when Everton took the lead after 34 minutes.
“DIXIE’S” GOAL
It was a Dean goal.  The famous centre got the ball in the middle, slung it out to Stein, who was unmarked on the left, and headed it through on the return.  A great goal, but one that might have been prevented if Johnson had timed his jump to punch away a little more accurately.  Even than Leeds had slightly more of the way.  Mitchell was the next sinner near goal when the ball came across from the right, and White had really hard luck with a header which went inches only over the bar.  Just on half-time Johnson redeemed himself by a magnificent save from Ritchie, whose shot he put over the crossbar.
THE WINNING GOAL
FINE COMBINED WORK BY LEEDS UNITED
The early minutes after the interval were marked by some particularly fine attacking work by Mitchell and Edwards.  After ten minutes United got the reward of skilful combined work, when Wainscoat headed in from a lobbed pass by Edwards.  It was all Leeds then, and Davies alone was the stumbling block, stopping fine headers by Wainscot and Hart.  Leeds United’s winning goal 20 minutes after half-time was a splendid one.  Passing by Turnbull and Wainscot gave the ball to Jennings, who scored with one of his old fierce right-foot drives.  From then to the end it was a rare tussle, with the result always in doubt and both goalkeepers had some nasty moments.  Hart once had to kick out of the goal mouth after Johnson had rushed out to cope with Dean, and Davies was once lucky when Turnbull, with a clear field, put the ball wide in trying to pop it over his head. 
MITCHELL THE LEADER
SPARKLING DISPLAY AT OUTSIDE LEFT
Leeds thoroughly deserved their win.  They developed more power near the Everton goal as the game went on, and Mitchell, Wainscoat and Turnbull were three very fine forwards.  The first-named was the shining light, and his footwork, speed and shooting in the second half were just about as good as we could expect from any outside left.  Jennings got in some powerful shots, and White, back at inside right, worked hard, though perhaps it is too early in the season yet to decide whether Longden or he is the better man for the job. 
EDWARDS THE MASTER
Edwards was in masterly form throughout the game.  Scarcely a pass from him went wrong, and he was always capable of beating a man or two before parting with the ball to the best possible advantage.  Edwards, above all, did the spadework for the United victory.  Hart is playing a very fine centre-half game this year, and Reed was good in patches, though beaten rather too easily once or twice.  Roberts and Milburn (J.) were useful at full back.  The former kicked strongly, and the latter is more in Menzie’s mould cool and careful in his placing.  He is not yet quite in Menzie’s class, and probably Ritchie, the Everton outside right, occasionally had more rope than he should have been given. 
UNLUCKY JOHNSON
Johnson has bene unlucky as a goalkeeper in the last two games.  As at Huddersfield, he gave a consistently good display, yet saw the opposing side score from his one real mistake.  He seems over-anxious, but another game or two should give him the confidence he needs.  Everton were a good side, with a treasure of a goalkeeper in Davies, and a splendidly contrasted pair of backs in O’Donnell, a fearless, hefty kicker, and Cresswell, who must be just about the coolest defender in first-class football. 
TRIBUTE TO CRESSWELL
“Why are the Leeds men always kicking the ball to Creswell?”  I heard one spectator ask.  There is a tribute for you.  Cresswell has a sense of position- the knack of turning up in the right spot- not possessed by one footballer in a thousand.  Kelly was the best of three moderate Everton halves, and the visiting forwards were always strong enough to keep United’s defence on the stretch until the final whistle blew.  Ritchie at outside right was the real danger, and got in several good shots, while the great “Dixie” in the centre , always needed careful watching.  Fortunately Hart, Roberts, and Milburn watched over him like guardian angels. 

DUGALD LIVINGSTON
Lancashire Evening Post - Tuesday 17 September 1929
Congratulations from the present and former clubmates were received by Dugald Livingston, the ex-Everton Football Club full back, now with Aberdeen, on his marriage at Seacombe, Wirral, to Miss Helen Stevenson, of St. Paul’s road, Seacombe. 

EVERTON’S GOALKEEPING AT LEEDS
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 17 September 1929
EVERTON’S MIGHTY MAN
DAVIES BRILLIANT KEEPING V. LEEDS
By Stork
Leeds United, when they appeared at Goodison Park a week ago, brought a forward line which did not seem capable of scoring goals, but in the return game at Derby they were full of shot, and but for the brilliant exhibition of goalkeeping by Arthur Davies they would have had four or five goals to their credit before the interval, whereas they were in the position of having to retrieve a goal deficit.  Davies was the mighty man of the evening.  He has never given a better display in his career, and must be one of the most improved goalkeepers in the League.  All manner of shots were fired at him- close range shots, long lobs, spinning headers, and difficult corner kicks, but Davies, until well in the second half, remained unbeaten, and it was due to him that Everton were only defeated by the narrow margin of a goal.  The Leeds attack could work the ball to within a few yards of him, and he should have had no chance whatever, but by his uncanny instinct and amazing grasp of the situation, he thwarted them time and time again, and one was led into the belief that Dean’s goal, scored at the thirty-second minute, would carry the game.  It would have been unjust had it done so, for Leeds were undoubtedly the better side.  They were yards faster than they had been at Goodison and were also more skilful in framing an attack, and Everton were flattered by their goal lead at the interval.  Some of the work of both sides was undoubtedly of high class.  For instance, Dunn was the most brainy player afield.  It took four men to make Dean’s goal, I will describe it in a nutshell.  Dunn to Martin, Martin to Dean, Dean to Stein, Stein to Dean and then the net, Johnson being beaten by a perfect header.  Wainscoat’s levelling point was also a header offered him by that great little player Edwards.  It only just managed to squeeze into the net, but that was sufficient and when Jennings made a hefty drive it would have taken a net full of goalkeepers to have kept the ball out.  It was without a doubt a great game, and Everton need not worry over the defeat, for Leeds played well to a man; in fact, one of their officials said it was the best game the side had put up this season. 

EVERTON ALTERATIONS.
September 18 th 1929. The Daily Courier.
WILKINSON INSTEAD OF RITCHIE AT OUTSIDE-RIGHT
Everton make one change for the match with Manchester City at Goodison Park on Saturday (Kick. Wilkinson, the former Newcastle United forward, taking the place of Ritchie at outside left. Wilkinson scored two of the three goals for Everton reserves against Derby County Reserves last week, but he had to retire near the end of the game with a cut over one of his eyes. The Everton-Manchester City match last season were a memorable affair. The Manchester fellows' arrival was so much delayed that they had to change into their football “togs” in the train and then rush by tax-cab to the ground. The hustle did not affect them much, for they pilled up half a dozen goals to the home side's two. The City got something else as well as the points, however, for they had to pay a stiff fine for late arrival. What would have happened if they had a tranquil journey instead of a breath-taking dash into the fray is an interesting question –but a beating of such proportions for the then champions took the bad odour from the subsequent “conviction” and fine. Everton will be represented by the following on Saturday. Davies; Cresswell, O'Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart; Wilkinson, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein; The Manchester City directors delighted with the honour conferred on Toseland by the Football League Mangement Committee, are not likely to make any change in the eleven who whipped the Cup-holders last Saturday. In that event the Maine-road side would line out as follows; - Barber; Ridley, McCloy; Barrass, Cowan, McMullan; Toseland, Marshall, Johnson, Tilson, Brook.

MANCHESTER CITY AT GOODISON
Liverpool Echo - Friday 20 September 1929
Bee’s Notes
FORMER CLUBMATES
I do not expect that Tom Reid will be able to play for Manchester against his old comrades.  This is unfortunate, because it would have been an appetizer for what is to follow at Everton on Wednesday next, when the English League and Irish League sides meet, and we renew acquaintance with Dave Reid, late of Everton and now Ballymena, and Mehaffy, the goalkeeper.  Reid had a good deal to do with Davies having a show at Everton, and it is odd that the first time Davies catches the eye of the selectors Dave Reid should be playing in the opposing side. 
THE RUSHABOUT MANCHESTER CITY
A year ago we sat in the sweltering sun at Goodison Park and heard the news that Manchester City were held up; their skipper was not there when the players, half-undressed, appeared at the dressing-room; the whole air was charged with rushing, rousing roars.  Finally, Manchester came out to the view of the big crowd, and suffered a goal to Weldon in one minute.  Then Manchester City went through Everton and their pockets as if they did not like them.  Every shot came at a right time and angle; every pass was put to the right man at the right moment.  Manchester City went mad with goals and glory.  They were hailed as the swiftest and best side seen.  They did not live up to their reputation, but there was always a something about the City that threatened to prove the assertion that they were a very attractive and good side.  Finally, they would up the season with a game at Anfield, and again they showed great form.  Now they are to appear at Goodison Park tomorrow and to face Wilkinson, the improvised outside right, who plays on the extreme wing vice Ritchie and Critchley.  It is more than an experiment; I don’t think the player has been there for Newcastle.  But he is built more for speed than comfort, and he has football brains, the smart little fellow from up North.  So the spectators will go out to see how the right-about-turn-wing-pair shape.  It is an engaging fixture-indeed the programme to-morrow bristles with fascination and possible football fumes.  Meantime be assured that your best medium is the “Football Echo,” Everton; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart; Wilkinson, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein. 
GOODISON MUSIC
Aigburth Silver Prize Band (conductor, Mr. Harry Wearing)will give the following programme on Saturday. 
March.- Commonwealth.  Rimmer
Overtune.- Tancredi..Rossini
Waltz-. Anita.  Keith Prouse and Co. 
Selection.- Verdi  arr, Round
Foxtrot- Me and the Man in the Moon”  Keith Prouse and Co
March .- Irresistable”  Rimmer
Foxtrot.- “What did the Village Blacksmith say?” Keith Prouse and Co
Piece (by request).-In a Monastery Garden.”  Ketclby

WILL EVERTON TAKE REVENGE?
September 21 st 1929. The Daily Courier.
Merseyside teams are engaged in a great inter-city struggle with their Manchester rivals, Everton being at home to Manchester City. Both contests should produce hard struggles, but Everton appear to have the easier task, as they play before their own supporters. Spectators at Goodsion Park today will remember the avalanche of goals, which the City forwards scored in the corresponding game last season, but I do not think they can hope to repeat the performance again. The visitors have a fast and tricky forward line, which will need a lot of holding. They will certainly gave Cresswell, and Co. plenty to do, but the Blues should be equal to the task of taking the point. McMullan, the City captain, is a host in himself, and his work is always a delight to the lovers of football ability. Then we have Toseland, who will return to Goodison on Wednesday to take part in the Inter-League match against the Irish League. This crafty winger has been doing great things recently, and Hunter Hart will have his work cut out to keep the outside-right subdued. Critchley has been disappointing this season, and the Everton directors in their efforts to find a worthy partner for Dunn, have called in a reserve player in Wilkinson, who is new to the position on the right wing. He gets plenty of encouragement for the crowd he is likely to make good, for he is an intelligent player who takes the shortest route to goal. The Blues have not yet set Merseyside on fire, but I am taking sides with them for today's match, and expect to see them add two points to their modest total. The following sides have been chosen (Kick-off 3-16); - Everton; - Davies; Cresswell, O'Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart; Wilkinson, Dunn, Dean, Martin, and Stein; City; Barber; Ridley, Mccloy; Barrass, Cowan, McMullan; Toseland, Marshall, Johnson, Tilson, and Brooks.

EVERTON V CITY
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 September 1929
DEAN SCORES EARLY GOAL
MANCHESTER’S SPURT
STORK’S STORY OF A LIVELY CITY DUEL
Everton; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Kelly, White, Hart (captain); Wilkinson, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein.  Manchester City; Barber;  Ridley, McCloy; Barrass, Cowan, McMullan; Toseland, Marshall, Johnson, Tilson, Brook.  Referee; Mr. A Josephs, South Shields.  Goodison was well patronized this afternoon.  Many people, no doubt, were keen to see the English League outside right, Toseland, and also the League goalkeeper, Davies, of Everton, who has thus early jumped into fame.  It was a blustery sort of day, but Goodison is pretty well sheltered; although the players tell me that there are air pockets round and about if there is wind of any account.  Hart won the toss, I don’t think he has lost it this season yet.  Manchester, who are noted for their quick raiding, were soon busy on the attack, and when Brook forced a corner off Kelly and made a perfect corner kick there was a suggestion of an early goal, but the Everton defence, which has been playing great stuff this season, stood firm.  Some of Everton’s work was of really high character, Hart in particular being the essence of cuteness with his side step and pass, and it was through him that Stein had such a good innings.  I was pleased to see that he lifted the ball well into the centre when he centred Stein’s centring on other occasions has not been good on account of its poor length. 
GRAND GOAL BY DEAN
Today, however, they were everything that could be desired.  Everton had a lengthy spell of attack; in fact, they had the upper hand after the City’s early thrust, and at the seventh minute Dean scored one o the finest goals seen on this ground.  It was the typical Dean of old, and he received a great ovation, not only from the crowd, but from his own players also.  A clearance just in front of the Everton penalty area gave Dean possession.  He had to spring some yards to get to the ball, and while doing so, Ridley, McCloy, and Cowan tried to close on him, but he dashed through and shot from twenty yards out, Barber being beaten to pieces, although he had stepped out of his goal in his effort to give Dean as little shooting space as possible.  Davies had little or nothing to do.  This shows to what extent Everton were in command, but Barber, the City custodian, had many difficult problems so solve, one, when a shot by Dunn proved too hard to hold ,and to save him further trouble, Barber turned the ball out for a corner.  Stein also gave him a rather anxious moment, while Dean, although he did not actually make shots, was alert. 
ENTRANCING MOVEMENT
One of the prettiest movements of the game so far was that in which Martin played the leading role.  This sort of play as a rule does not get one far, but on this occasion it got Everton a long way.  He linked up with Dunn and Hart, and the crowd were entranced by the work of this trio, and when at last the ball was pushed through to Dean the latter was just a shade late in getting the ball under control.  If such a movement had terminated a goal it would have been the most brilliant thing possible.  It was all Everton, and Dunn had two shots and Martin guided a long punt by O’Donnell so accurately with his head that Barber had to leap across his goal and carry the ball round for a corner.  It was touch and go whether Barber could reach the ball, but he did.  There had been few cases of “joining hands” by the City forwards, but they might easily have had an equalizing goal when O’Donnell, passing back to Davies, did not get a true hit at the ball, and Johnson was able to nip in and shoot. 
CITY EQUALISE
Davies, however, saved.  But a goal to the City was not long delayed, for almost in the next minute, the thirty-fifth minute to be precise, Brooks, for once in a way, got away from Cresswell, and made a centre, to which Marshall flung himself full length to head, for the ball was so low when it came to him.  There was little pace in the ball, and it was an anxious time waiting to see whether the ball would creep into the net or sneak round the post.  It did the former, despite the fact that Davies had thrown himself head-long to try and turn it round the upright.  Brook got through again and carried the ball close in to Davies, who had left his goal so that the Manchester man’s shot rattled up against Davies legs and bounded away to safely.  Kelly made one centre, which Dean tried to head; and the fact that he did nearly upset the goalkeeper, who caught the ball in the last fraction of a second.  Manchester gave Johnson every facility to go through if he had been capable of doing so, but he found Cresswell and O’Donnell one too many for him, so the half ended all-square. 
Half-time; Everton 1, Manchester City 1. 
There was plenty of incident in the early part of the second half, the first being when Martin failed to get up to a Wilkinson centre.  A second incident was when Cresswell calmly swept the ball away from off Johnson’s toe as the latter was closing in for goal.  Then came a surprise goal to the City.
MARTIN’S SWIFT RETORT
Tilson was the scorer, and his shot, taken on the half turn, also took Davies by complete surprise.  The ball flashed into the net before the goalkeeper could make a move.  This caused a hush hush round the ground, but within less than thirty seconds Everton had drawn level through a goal by Martin.  The ball was taken from the centre spot clean through the City ranks, and Dean gave Martin such a header that it was almost impossible for Martin to fail to score.  Marshall had a shot saved by Davies, and Everton should have had goal No. 3 when Dean offered Martin a similar opening to that which he had turned to account.  In this case the Everton man got under the ball, and sent it soaring over the crossbar.  There was certainly plenty of life in the game, and plenty of good football; and Davies, in pushing out a header, sent the ball on to Toseland, and whose shot struck O’Donnell and went for a corner, which brought further work for the Everton defence.  Davies had to catch a dropping shot by Barrass, the half-back.  Each side fought tooth and nail for a leading goal, and the Manchester City defence brought off a most startling save.  I say the City defence, because both Ridley and Barber between them made it possible.  Here is the story of it.  Dean headed in when Barber was out of goal, and a goal looked a certainty until Riley, who had fallen back, kicked clear. 
THE CITY LEAD
Barber, as he was running back into goal, caught the ball and cleared.  It was just this that Manchester took the lead.  Brook outwitted Kelly, not for the first time, and landed the ball at the feet of Marshall, who, without the slightest hesitation, crossed the ball into the net- 70 minutes.  Wilkinson and Barber came into collision both being hurt and two minutes elapsed before the custodian called for “help” Dean tried a header but not the sort to beat Barber, and when Stein centred, the City defence gathered together to block out Everton’s scoring prospect.  Some of the duels between McMullan and Dunn were a joy to watch, for it was football of the best possible type.  Manchester City were now on top of Everton, and Marshall tried to treat us to another of his quick goals.  Tilson headed in, Davies having to pull the ball from under the crossbar.  Brook and Tilson made a fin wing for the City, being very, very speedy in their movements.  Final; Everton 2, Manchester City 3. 

MAN CITY RES V EVERTON RES
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 September 1929
At Manchester before 4,000 spectators Weldon scored for Everton from the penalty spot and Busby got the equalizer for Manchester.  Sagar and O’Donnell defended finely.  Half-time; Manchester City Res 1, Everton Res 1.  Final; Manchester City Res 4, Everton Res 1

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 September 1929
By Louis T. Kelly

• George Martin, the Everton forward, is a fine tenor vocalist, and has promised to sing at the special football Sunday Service to be held in Green-lane church on October 6.
• He was in the “last four” at the Royal Welsh National Eisteddfod recently held in this city

EVERTON 2 MANCHESTER CITY 3
September 23 rd 1929. The Liverpool Post and Mercury.
EVERTON LACK A HOME WIN.
MANCHESTER CITY'S SUCCESS.
Everton lost to Manchester city by the odd goal in five at Goodison Park on Saturday, and have yet to register their first home win. Home defeats are always disappointing and sometimes difficult to explain, but it must be admitted that City deserved the honours in Saturday's game. For a time there was little in it, and although Everton had the tonic effect of a brilliant goal by Dean after seven minutes' play, it could not be overlooked that City's sparkling forward work, combined with splendid half-back play, were found to be big factors in the game. It was not surprising therefore that Manchester took the point. Everton were good but City were better. The main cause of Everton's defeat was the failure of the half-backs as a line. Individually, as far as White and Hart were concerned, there could be little complaint; both rendered excellent service, but Kelly was a weakness. He was out of touch with the line, got little of the ball, and most of the City's damaging raids came from Kelly's wing.
CHANGE OF TACTICS.
City became bolder and more confiden in their movements as the game progressed. It was a change of tactics that provided them with an equalising goal at 35 minutes. Marshall got down to a low ball, and with his head just managed to send the ball between Davies; s hand and the upright. Brook had been frequently held up by the craft of Cresswell, but on this occasion he turned inwards and, beating the Everton back, centred for Marshall to score. Five minutes after the interval Tilson gave City the lead with a great shot. He took the ball on the turn and, with a right foot drive, surprised Davies, who had no chance. A minute later, however, Martin levelled the scores when dean, with a smart header, gave him an opening that looked like a goal from the moment the movements started. Then followed some of the best incidents of the game. The City goal almost fell when Dean headed in with Barber out of position, but Ridley had fallen back and kicked the ball off the goal line. Racing back, Barber caught the ball and narrowly missed carrying it over the goal line before he could turn and kick clean.
THE WINNING GOAL.
At 70 minutes Marshall scored the winning goal from another good centre by Brook. Throughout the standard of the play was good. The City forwards moved with precision and understanding. They had smart wingers in Brook and Tilson, while Toseland and Marshall although not so effective as a pair did excellent work. McMullan gave his usual polished display. Cowan was good in defence, and Barrass by reason of his clever attacks, compelled a capital middle line. Barber was sound in goal, and Riley and McCloy were excellent backs. Collectively, the Everton forwards did not reach the standard or the City line. Dean revealed many deft touches. His heading and passes were ideal at times, but one missed the quick deadly thrust that brought him many goals's a couple of season's ago. He was at his best when he scored Everton;s first goal. A smart break though, he realised the possibilities of the position before the backs could close in upon him, and the ball was in the net before the backs had a chance to intervene. Dunn made many good openings, and Martin did well, but neither Stein nor Wilkinson did anything outstanding. The backs were hardly as consistent as usual. They were certainly hard worked and both did well for a time, but grew lax before the end. Davies did much good work, and with a little more alertness, might have prevented City's first goal. Teams; - Everton; - Davies, goal; Cresswell and O'Donnell, backs; Kelly, White, and Hart (captain), half-backs; Wilkinson, Dunn, Dean, Martin, and Stein, forwards; Manchester City; - Barber, goal; Ridley and McCloy, backs; Barrass, Cowan, and McMullan, half-backs, Toseland, Marshall, Johnson, Tilson, and Brook, forwards.

MANCHESTER CITY RESERVES 4 EVERTON RESERVES 1
September 23 rd 1929. The Liverpool Post and Mercury.
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 4)
Weldon scored for Everton and Austin of Busby two each for City of Manchester. Sager Common, and O'Donnell were the best players for Everton, and only Lewis at the half-back and French (Forward) compared with the winners in those departments. Austin and Busby were the pick of the home forwards, Gibbons and Robertson shinning in the City defence. Each side scored from a penalty kick. Everton; - Sager, goal, Common and W. O'Donnell, backs, Robson, Whyte, and Lewis, half-backs, Critchley, Webster, French, Weldon, and Collins, forwards.
EVERTON “A” 0 BLUNDELLSANDS 2
Liverpool county combination.
At Strawberry-lane, the first half was well contested without either side claiming the advantage. The visitors had the better of a keen struggle in the second half, and Parkinson was frequenly tested. Snape opened the scoring from a penalty, and Roberts added a second. McMurine had a splendid chance of reducing the lead near the end.

NORTH END RES V EVERTON RES
SEPTEMBER 23 1929 Derby Daily Telegraph
Wilson scores Six at centre Forward
AN AVALANCHE OF GOALS. (CENTRAL LEAGUE.)
At Deepdale. this afternoon, North End opposed a young-looking Everton Reserve team with a side containing four first-eleven players of Saturday, namely Fawcett, Sherry. Nelson, and Smith. The Goodison team had the experience of O'Donnell, Critchley, and Weldon to help them. Teams: North End Res.—Fawcett; Hamilton (H.), Sherry; Dixon, Welson, Heaton, Russell,- Wilson, Robson and Smith. Everton Res.—Sagar; Connor, O'Donnell; Robinson, Kennedy, White; Critchley, Webster, French, Weldon, and Lewis. Referee; Mr. B. Snape, Blackpool. Everton began with a rush, and Nisbet was hurt near the post in keeping them out. Then it was all North End's game for quarter of an hour. They passed the ball smartly and with a good sense of direction, and were particularly aggressive on the right wing. Here Heaton was both tricky and persistent. He made openings in quick succession for Russell and Robson, and Nelson also figured in a triangular movement, which ended in O'Donnell's repelling drive from Heaton. After five minutes play WILSON challenged the 'keeper to the left of goal, and forced the ball into the empty net off his opponent's legs. Robson next saw a prompt right-foot drive curl wide of the gaping angle the goal. This effort was followed by another Heaton-Russell move, which O'Donnell spoiled by getting in the way of & rasping shot from Russell. When only eleven minutes had gone Heaton again figured in a promising move, which ended in WILSON picking up a centre in space and putting the ball where he wished. Everton ought to have cut the lead in half when Sherry glaringly mis-kicked in the penalty area, with the result that Webster had all the goal to shoot and no one near him. His drive nearly hit the top of the stand.
VIGOROUS ASSAULT.
North End's reply to this was an even more vigorous assault on the goal. Heaton failed to use an excellent pass from Wilson, whose positional play was very good, but later the winger was fouled in trying to make amends. It happened in the penalty area, and WILSON shot into the roof of the net from the spot. Fawcett mad a workmanlike save of a hard driven free kick by Critchley. Russell shot into the side net at close quarters, and Smith saw Sagar turn aside a raking shot from the wing. The Everton goal was besieged for quite spell, so that it was a surprise when after minutes' play Lewis was so unguarded as to be able to snoot at an open goaf upon receiving slanting pass beautifully judged by Weldon. WILSON, whose cheery manner suggested keen relish for the game, was worrying the Everton defence much more than they liked, and to him fell fourth goal five minutes from half-time, so that he repeated Crawford's feat of Saturday of scoring his side's first four goals. Just on half-time, Fawcett moved too late to keeg out an awkward low drive past the post by HALF-TIME.—-NORTH END RESERVE 4, EVERTON RESERVE 2. RESULT—NORTH END RES. 9, EVERTON RES. 4,

AN AVALANCHE OF GOALS. (CENTRAL LEAGUE.)
Lancashire Evening Post-Monday 23 September 1929
At Deepdale this afternoon, North End opposed a young-looking Everton Reserve team with a side containing four first-eleven players of Saturday, namely Fawcett, Sherry. Nelson, and Smith. The Goodison team had the experience of O'Donnell, Critchley, and Weldon to help them. Teams: North End Res.—Fawcett; Hamilton (H.), Sherry; Dixon, Welson, Heaton, Russell,- Wilson, Robson and Smith. Everton Res.—Sagar; Connoi, O'Donnell; Robinson, Kennedy, White; Critchley, Webster, French, Weldon, and Lewis. Referee; Mr. B. Snape, Blackpool. Everton began with a rush, and Nisbet was hurt near the post in keeping them out. Then it was all North End's game for quarter of an hour. They passed the ball smartly and with a good sense of direction, and were particularly aggressive on the right wing. Here Heaton was both tricky and persistent. He made openings in quick succession for Russell and Robson, and Nelson also figured in a triangular movement, which ended in O'Donnell's repelling drive from Heaton. After five minutes* play WILSON challenged the 'keeper to the left of goal, and forced the ball into the empty net off his opponent' legs. Robson next saw a prompt right-foot drive curl wide of the gaping angle the goal. This effort was followed by another Heaton-Russell move, which O'Donnell spoiled by getting in the way of & rasping shot from Russell. When only eleven minutes had gone Heaton again figured in a promising move, which ended in WILSON picking up a centre in space and putting the ball where he wished. Everton ought to have cut this lead in half when Sherry glaringly mis-kicked in the penalty area, with the result that Webster had all the goal to shoot and no one near him. His drive nearly hit the top of the stand.
VIGOROUS ASSAULT.
North End's reply to this was an even more vigorous assault on the goal. Heaton failed to use an excellent pass from Wilson, whose positional play was very good, but later the winger was fouled in trying to make amends. It happened in the penalty area, and WILSON shot into the roof of the net from the spot. Fawcett mad a workmanlike save of a harddriven free kick by Critchley. Russell shot into the side net at close quarters, and Smith saw Sagar turn aside a raking shot from the wing. The Everton goal was besieged for quite spell, so that it was a surprise when after minutes' play Lewis was so unguarded as to be able to snoot at an open goaf upon receiving slanting pass beautifully judged by Weldon. WILSON, whose cheery manner suggested keen relish for the game, was worrying the Everton defence much more than they liked, and to him fell fourth goal five minutes from half-time, so that he repeated Crawford's feat of Saturday of scoring his side's first four goals. Just on half-time, Fawcett moved too late to keep out an awkward low drive past the post by French. HALF-TIME.—-NORTH END RESERVE 4, EVERTON RESERVE 2. RESULT—NORTH END RES. 9, EVERTON RES. 4,

THE EVERTON QUESTION
Liverpool Echo - Monday 23 September 1929
By Stork
What is wrong with Everton?  That question will no doubt be put to me many times during the coming week; so to save further trouble I will endeavour to answer it here.  I have seen Everton in all their games this season, and feel that I am a competent person to proffer a reply that will explain why Everton are being beaten.  To my mind the whole crux of the matter is want of a little extra speed in the side; for football to-day is a matter of pace rather than intricate footwork- and to further my argument I must tell you that it has been fast teams which have beaten the slowish, if more polished, play of Everton.  Speed beat Everton at Derby and again at Leeds, and in a great measure was responsible for their first home defeat at the hands of Manchester City, who are noted for the amazing pace they bring into their play.  I do not forget their two games last season against the Goodison Parkers; so it appears as if pace is beating Everton, doesn’t it?  I am not a lover of break-neck tactics in football; but one cannot get away from the fact that speed, allied to ability in other directions, is winning matches for sides not nearly so clever in pass, control, and combination as Everton, who undoubtedly have the craft but, unfortunately, not the speed to go with it.  That, gentleman, is my answer to the Everton query. 
THE RIGHT COMBINATION
Against Manchester City, Everton played delighted football in the first half; in fact, I thought they were superior to their opponents during that period, even though the City played good football throughout.  This would give the impression that Manchester City were all speed and nothing else.  That is the last thing I wish to infer, for it would be a libel on a really good side, who are happy in possessing the great combination of speed and football skill which goes to make a successful team.  I thought it was a grand football match in every respect, for it produced some classical movements, as it was almost sure to o with two such teams as Everton and Manchester City engaged.  The goals in themselves were bonny ones, with perhaps Dean’s opening goal the pick of the basket, for he had to outwit three men before he could take his shot, which from twenty yards range flew into the net like a bullet.  Tilson’s point was just as clean cut, and took Davies by surprise.  The City’s great strength lay in their half-back line, while it was one of the weak spots in Everton’s team.  Kelly found in Brook and Tilson a wing pair that will trouble many half-backs before the season is ended.  Kelly had struck a bad pitch which comes to us all at some time or other, and Cresswell had too much responsibility placed upon him.  White was Everton’s best half-back, even though he had not the subtleness of Hart, who, however, tired towards the end.  Everton have not solved their out-side-right position, for Wilkinson was no better than Critchley or Ritchie; in fact, he was not so good.  Stein had a good first half.  His centre were of better length than has been the case, but he was “starved” in the second half.  Martin and Dunn were full of tricks, and joined McMullan as true football artists; and Dean, if not having so many shots at goal, made some great openings for his colleagues.  Cresswell, Davies and O’Donnell were sound until the pace began to tell, but Everton’s chief weakness was the middle line. 

PRESTON FORWARD SCORES FOUR V EVERTON
Liverpool Echo - Monday 23 September 1929
At Deepdale, this afternoon, Preston North End Reserves introduced Fawcett, Sherry, Nelson, and Smith, of Saturday’s first team.  Wilson, a young Scottish centre forward, repeated R. Crawsford’s feat of scoring his side’s first four goals.  He shot three after making position very well, and then converted a penalty.  Everton Res, who had much less of the play, replied with goals from Lewis and French, who accepted their chances perfectly.  Half-time; North End  Reserves 4, Everton Reserves 2. 

THREE MEN OF CRAFT
Athletic News - Monday 23 September 1929
HALF-BACKS WHO HELD EVERTON
A LIVELY BROOK
EVERTON 2 MANCHESTER CITY 3
By Junius
There could be no disguising the disappointment engendered by Everton’s defeat, though the failure to secure points recent games had partly prepared the club's supporters for such probability.  Two points out of three home games is poor harvesting, but in this latest outing there could mistaking the fact that City were the better two really good teams.  It was a capital game, fought at high tension from start to finish, and if there were certain lapses in defence and at times lack the finish, play was on the whole splendidly keen and vigorous.  To my mind the City prevailed because the forwards developed their plans with more subtlety of movement.  But what attacking line could fail in front of such half-backs as Barrass, Cowan, and McMullan were in this game?  In these departments there was co-ordination to good purpose. E ach found his colleagues by sharp, incisive passes, and if one went astray the players were willing and eager to get to it.  This was not notable in the rival forces.  Not the least outstanding feature was the manner in which both sides combated the vagaries of a high swirling wind, to serve up such an eminently satisfactory display of foot craft.  As I have indicated, the City forwards were the more combined line, but such might only be expected, seeing that Everton had recourse to another change on the right wing, bringing in Wilkinson, the recruit from Newcastle United, to fill the position that had not been successfully held by either Ritchie or Critchley.  Against McMullan, Wilkinson could not make much headway, even though Dunn, who was a rare forager, in this game, plied him with many passes during the early portion of play when Everton were undoubtedly holding the balance of attack, might expected with the wind and  sun behind them.  It was during this period that Everton showed better understanding of each other's requirements, and they had their reward when DEAN pounced upon through pass from White to drive home one of his inimitable shots from 30 yards range.  Brook had been the live wire in the City’s progress, but Cresswell was the master of ceremonies.  His positional play was clever, but he faltered at last, and Brook centred for MARSHALL to head the ball at the foot the post, with Davies a second too late to save the situation.
THRILL ON THRILL
There had been many thrills in the first half, but I question whether so many exciting incidents have been crowded into a game during the opening ten minutes of the second portion.  At the fifth minute Tilson got in a quick shot to give his side the lead, and a minute later Martin, after restoring the balance from Dean’s header, missed a gilt-edged chance of taking the lead again.  Then Toseland nearly squeezed a ball through, what time Cresswell was appealing for offside, followed by a great save from Barrass –all in the first ten minutes.  Johnson then failed with a clear course, and Marshall, after 24 minutes, rounded off a movement in which Brook again played a prominent part by scoring what proved to be the winning goal.  I have alluded to the successful part played by the City half-backs, who practically held the key to the situation.  Still McMullan at times found more than he could manage in dealing with the artistry of Dunn.  Cowan, in addition to attending to other duties seemed instinctively to know where Dean was positioned, and generally nipped the centre-forward’s movements at their inception.  Barrass completed a strong line.  Hart accomplished much good work for Everton by quietly and craftily intercepting movements, and until late on held a tight rein on City’s right wing pair.  White, who showed further improvement in this game, would have done better had his through passes with the wind behind them been less forceful, as Barber was frequently enabled to forestall Dean.  Hard-working defences went through the ordeal with credit in a game in which stamina and speed told its tale.  but Everton need not dismay.  They will win many games on their latest showing.  Everton; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Kelly; White, Hart (captain); Wilkinson, Dunn, Dean, Martin and Stein.  Manchester City; Barber; Ridley, McCoy; Barrass, Cowan, McMullan; Toseland, Marshall, Johnson, Tilson, and Brook.  Referee; A. Josephs, South Shields. 

YESTERDAY'S FOOTBALL THIRTEEN GOALS.
Lancashire Evening Post-Tuesday 24 September 1929
TRIUMPH FOR ATTACK IN CENTRAL LEAGUE GAME AT DEEPOALE,
One of the most remarkable matches seen at Deepdale for some seasons was played yesterday between North End Reserves and Everton Reserves. It produced 13 goals, six which came 18 minutes of the second half, and the surprise was that no more were not scored. The open goal was missed badly three times, twice by Everton players. And Sagar, the visiting goalkeeper, was in no sense disgraced by having to pick the ball out of the net nine times—several of his saves were moat competent. Two things were responsible for Everton being so overwhelmed'—the amazing smoothness North End's movements and the weakness of the visiting halves. Later the not spread to the backs, where O'Donnell, always overworked, became as unsteady one or two of the others were wild. Nor was North End's defence free from fault. Hamilton and Dixon had no sort of understanding, and perhaps natural tendency to relax was fatal more than once. It is not flattering North End say that most defences would have crumpled under attacks launched so continuously and with such method and skill to support them. Heaton did much as he liked at outside right, where, thanks to Russell and Nelson, he was constantly employed and showed both quickness and ability to trick opponent. Wilson, the Scottish centre forward, ran into position with such good anticipation, and, moreover, had a coolness, strength, and discretion in finishing, that he got six goals. One was from a penalty. The others were obtained bv Smith, Russell and Heaton, and Lewis and French (3) scored for Everton. Nelson and Nisbet were fine half-backs for North End, rarely placing the ball wrong and using it to beat the man.

LEAGUE TEAM CHANGE.
Derby Daily Telegraph -Tuesday 24 September 1929
Cresswell, of Everton, will play for the English League against the Irish League at Goodison Park, Liverpool, tomorrow, in place of Jackson, of Liverpool, who has cried off owing to injury.

PRESTON NORTH END RESERVES 9 EVERTON RESERVES 4
September 24 th 1929. The Liverpool Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 5)
Everton were routed at Preston yesterday, when the North End scored nine goals through Wilson (5), Russell, Smith and Heaton, to the visitors' four by French (3), and Lewis. Sagar played brilliantly in the Everton goal, and the backs stood up well, but the inexperienced halves could do nothing against Preston's lively attack. The Everton forwards were good but should not have been allowed to secure four goals, the Preston defence being moderate. French, at centre, was the best forward for Everton.

EVERTON CRITICS
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 24 September 1929
Bee’s Notes
Tomorrow, at Goodison Park, we have an opportunity of testing their strength, watching Bambrick once more, reviewing the game of Dave Reid, our well-known Irish fiend of Scottish parents! Dave played for Everton for years, in fact, he stayed long enough to get a benefit game, even though he had not many first team spells, and his spills were fairly frequent. 
Liverpool and Everton Reserves were both beaten.  Everton’s was remarkable game, in that thirteen goals were scored by the competing sides, Preston unfortunately claimed nine goals of which Wilson a young Scottish centre forward, claimed six.  Everton played pluckily, and never allowed the game to slide.  French scored three and Lewis one goal. 

CRESSWELL TO PLAY INSTEAD OF JACKSON
September 25 th 1929. The Daily Courier.
TODAY'S GOODISON TEST.
An eleventh-hour change has had to be made in the Football League team to meet the Irish League at Goodison park today (Kick-off 3.15). Warneford Cresswell (Everton) being chosen as substitute for James Jackson (Liverpool). The choice of Cresswell as substitute will take the sting out of the loss of an honour to a very popular local footballer Cresswell was formerly captain of Everton.
EVERTON'S FIND.
Arthur Davis another Evertonian, who has been selected as the Football League's goalkeeper, receives his first honour today, and one which is confidently expected to be precursor of, perhaps, higher distinction. Davies, is a real Everton find. Born at Wallsey 22 years ago, he played for New Brighton Reserves and Flint, but ambition led him to the Goodison Park portals. There his request for a trial was granted –and Everton had secured a worthy successor in the making to Ted Taylor.
RETURN OF RITCHIE
EVERTON CHANGES FOR GAME AT PORTSMOUTH.
Ritchie returns to the Everton team for the match at Portsmouth on Saturday, while Robson takes the place of Kelly at right half-back. The team, therefore, will be as follows; - Davies; Cresswell, O'Donnell; Robson, White, Hart; Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein; The Everton reserves team to meet Stoke City Reserves at Goodison Park will be: - Sagar; Common, O'Donnell; Kelly, Kennedy, Whyte; Critchley; Easton, French, Weldon, Lewis.

LATE FOOTBALL WIRES
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 25 September 1929
Everton journey to Portsmouth, on Saturday, in the endeavor to secure a brace of points.  Robson, the young North-Eastern player who assisted Blythe Spartans, is to turn out at right half in place of Kelly.  Ritchie returns to outside right in place of Wilkinson, and the team is; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Robson, White, Hart; Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein. Everton Reserves oppose Stoke Reserves, at Goodison Park, and the home team will be; Sagar; Common, O’Donnell (J); Kelly, Kennedy, Whyte; Critchley, Easton, French, Weldon, Lewis. 

FOOTBALL LEAGUE 7 IRISH LEAGUE 2
September 26 th 1929. The Daily Courier
AT GOODISON PARK
Cresswell was brilliant, for he not only had to do his own work but cover up the many mistakes of Jones, who never seemed to be comfortable. Davies too, effected a number of excellent clearances, especially from Bambrick, and so it was that the Englishmen were winnings by seven goals too two. Davies Reid the old Evertonian was a keen, purposeful pivot, who now plays for Ballymena. Attendance 11,020 (receipts £700)

PORTSMOUTH MAKE CHANGES V. EVERTON
Liverpool Echo - Friday 27 September 1929
The Portsmouth team was not selected until noon, as the doctors were examining inured players.  They reported McIIwaine fit after his sprain at Bolton, but Irive’s damaged knee keeps him out.  Weddle returns to centre position, and Easson, a youngster who had one game last season, comes in at inside left.  Team; Gilfillian; Mackie, Bell; Nichol, McIIwaine, Thackeray; Latimer, Watson, Weddle, Easson, Cook. 
Everton go to Portsmouth and break the journey at London.  It is a long, tiresome journey, but the ground has not been unhappy to them.  Portsmouth have kicked off with that customary paltriness characteristic of them.  They don’t get going till Christmas says one of their number.  We have to face, however, a team that is desperate for points and Everton themselves cannot have the surest confidence in their ranks in view of the changes that have become necessary, and also in view of the recent home defeat, which leaves a stinging memory behind.  However, the directors, in their wisdom, have taken Robson, the Blyth Spartan boy, to be a half-back in palace of the deposed Kelly, and Ritchie returns to outside-right in this rather topsy turvy right-wing selection.  For a long time there has been a turn and turnabout with Ritchie and Critchley.  Wilkinson then had one trail.  Now the big man returns to the wing with his clubmate, and I make the journey with the team believing that although all sides looked upon me as a Jonah-somebody must be “sunk” you know- that I shall be able to record progress and points on Saturday.  Everton need to jump to their stride right away with earnest attacks, quick and thrustful, and make the early post a winning post.  Everton; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Robson, White, Hart; Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein.  

ROBSON LEAGUE DEBUT FOR BLUES AT PORTSMOUTH
September 28 th 1929. The Daily Courier.
DESPERATE POMEY
Everton journey to Portsmouth to meet a side who are still in search of the first victory. Everton only have one such to their credit, and will make a great effort today to finish on the right side. Portsmouth are naturally downhearted at their recent failures, and it will be a desperate Pompey who will face the Blues. Apart from the result of the encounter interest will be centred on the debut of Robson, who has been brought in to take Kelly's place at wing half. He has a great chance to make good, for he has the knowledge that a good display will keep him in the side. If he succeeds he will be a great asset to the Blues, for whom Kelly has been giving inconsistent displays. Everton can only boast of a victory over Liverpool, but an effort today with Dean keeping up his goal a match record should see the Merseyside double completed for the first time this season. Ritchie has been restored to the outside-right position to the exclusion of Wilkinson the ex-Newcastle player. The Everton wingmen have not been getting the ball in the centre as they should have done in previous matches, but a change of tackling today may spell success. Stein is improving every match, and his extra weight allows him to hold his own against heavy defenders, while Ritchie also takes some knocking off the ball. If Everton work and think quickly today. I have every hope that they will record their second victory of the season, and so give joy and confidence to their supporters. The following teams will take the field. Everton; - Davies; Cresswell, O'Donnell; Robson, White, Hart; Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein; Portsmouth; Gilfillan; Mackie, Bell; Nichol, McLlwaine, Thackeray; Latimer, Watson, Weddle, Easson, Cook.

RED-HOT FOOTBALL AT PORTSMOUTH
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 28 September 1929
BANDSMAN COLLAPSES BEFORE GAME STARTS
EVERTON DOWN SOUTH
INTRVAL LEAD BY TWO (STEIN & DEAN) TO ONE
By Bee
Everton; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Robson, White, Hart (captain); Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, Stein. Portsmouth; Gilfillan; Mackie, Bell; Nichol, McIIwaine, Thackerlay; Latimer, Watson, Weddle, Easson, Cock.  It was red-hot work at Portsmouth, to-day, when Everton introduced Robson, of Blythe, for his English League debut.  Some idea of the horrible conditions for play can be gauged by the fact that a bandsman, helping with the music in the middle of the field, collapsed a quarter of an hour before the game stated.  Everton stayed the night in London, and some of their officials left us at that point for the purpose of scouting further down South.  There is a movement on foot for an important signing.  Portsmouth have not done well this season, and were hoping for their first victory to-day against a team that had to change its colours to white jersey s and blue knickers owing to the clashing of colours.  Portsmouth experimented with Watson, who became inside-right instead of inside-left.  Their manager, Mr. Tinn, was away scouting for scoring forwards.  The ground was like iron, and at the back of the Press-box there was a sheet of corrupted iron as a back-rest that seemed so hot that one could cook steak and chips on it.  The heat was so oppressive that I had to take my coat and waistcoat off! What chance had the players?  Everton, by winning the toss, had the sun at their backs, and they certainly started in a bright manner with some suggestion of conviction and confidence.  Dunn was particularly good in creating openings, and also in making a tackle or two.  He got a kick on the side of the face, but it was nothing much. 
GETTING TO GRIPS
Hart also shaped well and beat Weddle.  Dean made a lovely hook side-ways to Martin, Ritchie winding up with a poor centre.  Later Ritchie made a good corner, placing the ball well; and for once Dean did not connect with it when he was right in the middle of the goal.  Otherwise be must have made another headed goal.  Hart was very daring in the way he ran inwards towards goal when the fly-away Latimer was going ahead on the right wing.  Now came an exciting period.  Cresswell, trying to make the ball run out of play, was beaten by Cook, who centred and made a lot of pressure.  Once they got in the way of it Everton attacked in full fashion and Ritchie netted from a pass by Martin.  This was an offside goal, and was copied when Weddle scored an equally offside goal.  Dean let the ball go by him when Stein centred, only to find there was no right winger up to take an unmarked shot.  There was a nerve-racking experience when Portsmouth, from the right wing, centred, and it was easy for either Davies or Cresswell to clear.  Davies, who took the ball, let it drop out of his outstretched hands and Portsmouth were presented with an absolutely open goal.  Their shooting was such that they cannot take these easy chances, and this one was thrown away. 
CHANGING HIS MIND
The referee gave a corner as his decision, but on appeal gave a goal-kick.  He could do nothing else.  Hart was fond of passing back to O’Donnell, but when the latter let out one of his longest punts Dean took it without hesitation and made a brilliant endeavor to score a snap goal.  The goalkeeper could not get near the ball, which travelled a foot outside.  Cresswell was floored with a hefty bump by Weddle.  Portsmouth because desperate.  White saving a goal by heading from under the bar.  Davies went out and kicked clear as if to recover from an earlier mistake he had made.  Within two minutes he dropped the ball in unaccountable fashion.  He had a centre from Latimer that he fumbled, and followed in one minute with a further failure, the ball spinning out of his hand and dropping at the foot of the post. 
EQUALISE IN ONE MINUTE
It was no surprise, therefore, when Watson beat him in twenty-two minutes.  With a nice dribble Cook beat Robson, not for the first time, and by the same movement centred, and Watson converted with a shot that struck the bar before passing in.  There was a striking sequel, Everton equalizing in exactly one minute.  Stein receiving a ball from a centre, and although angled after he had made one dribble, he shot into the right-hand corner and surprised Gilfillan with a goal that did not look possible.  This encouraged Everton to steady up a bit, and Martin went just over with a shot; while Ritchie squeezed a ball in when close in without being able to get a bang at Gilfillan.  Following this there came five minutes of absolute attack on the part of Portsmouth, Everton being very lucky to keep a goal away.  Portsmouth were hardly once out of the penalty area in that period, and the Everton defence was overburdened with work, while Weddle headed in a way that seemed certain to produce a goal, the ball travelling across the face of the goal an finishing inches outside.  It was an escape. 
DEAN’S HAT TRICK
BRILLIANT FEAT AT PORTSMOUTH
NAVYMEN OUTPLAYED
EVERTON COME BACK TO FORM
It was Robson who extricated Everton from this surfeit of defending, and when the ball went up towards Dean, the Everton centre, and Bell had a duel, with the former trying to keep the ball into play.  The result was that Dean could not stop himself crossing the line and plunging right into the spectators hocus pocus.  He could not be seen for the crowd around him, but eventually he jumped back on to the field of play.  It seemed to me that his right knee was troubling him somewhat, and he was certainly not as fast as he can be.  Having weathered the storm Everton improved a little, and although Robson found Cook a sharp and clever forward no damage was done because the offside trick was worked on Weddle. 
DEAN’S LEADING GOAL
Right on time O’Donnell beat Latimer cleverly, pushed the ball along the line, centred nonchalantly but well, and Dean planked the ball into the net to the extreme right-hand corner.  Dean has scored practically all his goals this season by headers rather than by shots.  This was an electric turn round in a game that had gone virtually all one way.  Football is a funny game.  Half-time; Portsmouth 1, Everton 2.  In the second half there were some misses.  Latimer began by failing to take an easy chance with the goalkeeper merely looking on, but he was copied in a degree by Ritchie, who, having knocked the ball against a full-back’s legs, was able to run close in, take on a shot from easy range, and drive straight at Gilfillan.  A pass to Dean must have been fatal for Portsmouth for he was well-positioned for a place shot.  The local crowd of about 23,000 spectators did not like the referee when he refused a penalty kick against White, but he gave a free-kick amid cheers, and Nichol showed his own forwards how to drive a ball, Davies fisting over the bar for a corner.  Dean was doing some chasing, and from a throw-in near the corner flag very sensibly took the task of throwing in without request of anyone.  The ball went to Ritchie who could not quite shoot the goal.  Dean chased to the right wing again, and banging in a ball provided a first-class chance, until Ritchie coming inside failed to square the ball for what should have been a gift.  Portsmouth crowded on a lot of pressure, but they were easy to hold in check. 
DEAN’S HAT TRICK
At this moment Everton passed and repassed in progressive fashion till I found myself ejaculating “Everton are at last playing their proper game,” and the fine round of passing led to Dean heading against the cross bar.  Dean sent Ritchie about his business with a lovely pass, and Ritchie returned the compliment, the ball going at an angle that led Gilfillan to dive the wrong way, so that Dean was able to slip over the goalkeeper’s fallen body and turn the ball into the empty net.  Ritchie, I imagine made a half-centre half-shot, but whatever it was it panned out correctly.  Dean went on to make his hat-trick at the eighteen minute, again starting the movement and completing it.  Hart engineered the first stage.  Dean passed to Stein, who, beating the backs, centred, Dean heading after Gilfillan had made a partial save.  Dean must love Portsmouth, for it was here he got his hat trick of goals two years ago, early in his record season.  One of the best moves of the match- certainly the most brilliant individual movement –was made by Martin, who, finding Dean offside, waded through the middle and went towards inside right, and shot well enough to make Gilfillan produce a very fine save.  Portsmouth were stone cold in the second half, in spite of the heat of the day.  Dean slipped off the field near the end, and it was plain that he had been in trouble for three-parts of the game with a damaged leg.  Yet he got his hat trick.  Final- Portsmouth 1, Everton 4. 

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 28 September 1929
By Louis T. Kelly

• Everton’s defence was frequently at sea against the Mancunians bubbling Brook
• Prior to Saturday Everton’s last home defeat was also sustained at the instance of a Manchester club
• For the second year in succession, too, the City have been the first to lower Everton’s colours at Goodison
• Not a goal has been scored from the Everton or Sheffield Wednesday right-wing pair to date this season
• Everton’s right wing of a week ago must about comprise the smallest “pair” in first-class football. 

PORTSMOUTH 1 EVERTON 4
September 30 th 1929. The Daily Courier.
EVERTON WIN IN HEAT THAT CAUSED A DEATH.
FTATTON PARK BANDSMAN COLLAPSES AS WELL
SPLENDID HAT-TRICK BY DEAN
PORTSMOUTH LEAD - FOR A MINUTE
By the Pilot
Everton, thanks to a splendid hat-trick by Dean and an equally useful equaliser by Stein, registered a magnificent victory at the expense of Portsmouth at Fratton Park by 4 goals to 1. This was their second win of the season. The Blues have been engaged in so many matches this campaign in which they have experienced all the ill luck which was going that it came as a refreshing change to find Dame Fortune giving them a sunny smile. Verily she did smile for, although Everton came off the field deserving winners, they were a lucky side to be a goal to the good at the interval. Still, they cannot have praise taken from them because their opponents had not the ability to take advantage of easy scoring opportunities, and in the second half the Evertonians served up some really delightful combined football. The heat was so great that it caused the death of a spectator and the collapse of a bandsman, while many among the crowd had to divest themselves of their coats. The opening half was remarkable in that Pompey had chance galore. At one time they literally bombarded the Everton goal for a space of five minutes on end, and yet only one shot reached Davies. They either placed the ball outside the woodwork or banged it aimlessly against the well-positioned defenders. The visiting backs and halves can take credit for the diligent manner in which they stopped up loopholes with their legs and bodies, but the shooting of the Portsmouth forwards was the worst I have seen for Years. This is fact, not exaggeration. It was really their total and flagrant ineptitude which laid the foundations for the Everton win, for it gave the visitors confidence.
THREE ARROW-HEADS NOW.
If a side finds itself undergoing a series of barrages without sustaining any serious damage, then the players must think they are immune from defeat. It was so with Everton. The longer the game went on the better did they play, and for the last 20 minutes they were positively excellent. The defence did splendidly at a time when the Portsmouth star was in the ascendant, and once it was patent to all that the men of Pompey could not score the attackers came along with a wet sail and gave delight to friend and foe. This applies specially to the straightforward tactics employed by Dean, Ritchie, and Stein, who constituted three arrow-heads to the line instead of the customary one. Portsmouth did only what every one anticipated when they took the lead after 22 minutes through Watson. Dainty Cook paved the way for this because he took the “rob” out of Robson, rounded Cresswell, and centred cleverly for Watson to hook the ball into the net via Davies's outstretched hand.
STEIN'S QICK EQUALISER.
The home supporters were delighted that their favourites had scored, for home goals are rare things in the naval town, but their joy was short-lived, for in less than a minute Stein had dumbfounded every one with a levelling goal. He received out on the left, stepped into the “box” and placed in a deceptive lob shot from a narrow angle with his right foot. Gilfillan was in position, but the manner in which the ball swooped under the bar left him helpless. These goals were really interludes in the fierce battle between the Pompey attack and the Everton backs. How the players kept battling away such zest in the terrific heat was a matter of wonder. Yet stick at it they did. Right on the interval the Blues apparently though it was high time they gave the home men a lesson in goal-scoring, for O'Donnell robbed Latimer and found Dean, positioned in the goalmouth, to an inch. Dean had his back to the goal, but he flicked the ball over Gilfillan's head as only Dean can do. Portsdmouth resumed the game in almost the same manner by swarming round the Everton goal, but Latimer missed a “sitter” and other forwards waited too long when Davies was the only one guarding the net. Opportunity thought it had knocked too long on their door, and so deserted them, with the result that the Everton engine began to move with deadly effect. Relieved of pressure the backs were able to utilise the ball to better advantage, the forsook desperate defence for attack, and so the forwards got down to their work in grim causes. The change had come, and I knew them the points were safe in Everton pockets.
A NOD IS AS GOOD AS A GOAL.
Dean swung out a lovely pass to Ritchie, who went some way before middling beautifully, Gifillan and Dean went for the ball at the same time, Dean pipping the goalkeeper on the post, hitting the ball towards the goal and then leaping over Gifillan's prostrate body and following the ball into the net. That settled Pompey once and for all. Dean completed his hat-trick in rather a lovely way, for when he fed Stein in the same manner, he had Ritchie and got the return, he tried to kick the ball home, but misfired and the ball bounced straight up to his forehead. A nod and the end was accomplished. Everton have played a lot better this season's matches they have lost, but for all that it was a brilliant performance –a clean cut victory by a cleverer and more methodical combination. Davies was not so safe as usual, though the wildness of the home finishing saved him a deal of trouble. He misfielded several balls early on, which might have led to goals. Cresswell and O'Donnell had a worrying time seeing that they had to be here, there and every where covering up scoring space, but they performed with distinct credit, and White was another who played a rare spoiling game, asking no quarter and giving none. Robson made a creditable debut and struck one as a keen constructive player, who only wants to learn a little more of the art of tackling to be a good one. Hart was the most advanced of the three half-backs from a football point of view.
DIVE INTO THE CROWD.
Dean opened the game quietly, but after he had dived into the crowd he seemed to shake off his slowness and proceed to give a fine exhibition of clean-cut centre-forward play. The manner in which he found his wingers was uncanny and he was always ready for goals. Ritchie missed an open goal, but was refreshingly direct in his methods, cutting out the fancy stuff and constricting on the needs of Dean and the other inside men. It was one of his best games. Stein played an improved game and got the ball across splendidly after speedy and attractive touch-line work. Dunn was quieter than usual, he essentially subtle and Martin played hard although, having bad luck once when he defeated the offside move by slipping through on his own like an eel only to find that Gilfillan had advanced to narrow the angle. Gilfillan did well for Pompey and Mackie was the better of the backs. The halves were the most aerial feeders I have seen this season, and the forwards the most ineffective. Cook was the only one of the eight to keep up his reputation. Teams; - Gilfillan, goal, Mackie, and Bell, backs; Nichols, McIlwanie, Thackeray; Latimer, Watson, Weddle, Easson, and Cook, forwards. Everton; - Davies, goal; Cresswell, and O'Donnell (captain) backs, Robson, White, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Ritchie, Dunn, Dean, Martin, and Stein, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 0 STOKE CITY RESERVES 2
September 30 th 1929. The Liverpool Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 6)
After attacking for two-thirds of the game Everton were beaten at Goodison Park. For the defeat Everton had themselves to blame, their finishing being exceptionally poor. The approach work was good, but when once within goal range, Combination faltered, and numerous chances were missed. Stoke's breakaways were few and far between, but two in then last quarter of an hour resulted in Liddle and Taylor scoring. A few minutes from the end Sagar was hurt and went to left-back, O'Donnell taking his place in goal, but each had little to do to the end . Everton; - Sagar, goals, Common and O'Donnell, backs, Kelly, Kennedy, and Whyte, half-backs, Critchley, Easton, French, Weldon, and Lewis, forwards.

EVERTON “A” 2 SKELMERSDALE JUNIORS 1
Friendly match
This friendly game gave Everton a chance of trying out several new players, and one or two gave promising displays. Dyke and O'Brien scored for Everton in the first half and Wolsly, who was making his debut for the Juniors reduced the lead. After the interval both teams played attractive football, but Everton always the better-balanced side.

DEATH AT FOOTBALL MATCH.
aberdeen Journal -Monday 30 September 1929
During the first half of the football match between Portsmouth and Everton at Portsmouth on Saturday, Thomas Parker, spectator, of St Andrews Road, Southsea, collapsed and died. He was between fifty and sixty years of age.

A NOD AS GOOD AS A GOAL
Athletic News - Monday 30 September 1929
WHEN THE HEAD THAT DOES IT IS DEAN
POOR PORTSMOUTH
PORTSMOUTH 1 EVERTON 4
By Pompey
Dean once again proved his value to Everton by scoring three goals against Portsmouth at Fratton Park after Watson’s opening goal for the home side had been replied to by Steins.  He was limping in the second half, but even before the interval he was doing most of his work with his head and two of his goals came by nodding the ball into the net.  His passes to his colleagues when the ball came to him in the air were wonderfully accurate and his display generally bore the hall mark of real class.  Taking the game all through Portsmouth did quite as much attacking as Everton and in fact had sufficient chances in the first half to have established a winning lead.  True they had bad luck, but there were occasions when Davies misfielded the ball and left his goal open.  Most of Portsmouth’s effort came from the veteran of the line, Watson, who was operating at inside right, a position strange to him.  His goal was a good one following clever work by Thackeray and Cook. 
ESSON’S PROMISE
Two Scottish juniors, Latimer and Easson, were extremely plucky and quick in their movements.  Easson was brought in at inside left to permit Weddle to return to the leadership.  Esson is only twenty and he shows promise.  He and Cook, who was as good as any wing man on the field, worked well together, and Weddle worked as hard as usual.  But the fact remains that Portsmouth forwards as an attacking line were not up to First Division standard.  The defence is good enough.  Thackerley played particularly well, but McIIwaine did not last the game, which may probably have been due to an injury received a week ago at Bolton.  Nichol was polished without being showy, and Bell was the better full-back, though Mackie’s fault in delaying his tackles was balanced in measure by his hard kicking and nature positioning.  Gilfillan enhanced his reputation as a goalkeeper.  His judgement and fielding were admirable. 
PATCHY EVERTON
Everton’s display was patchy.  Davies in goal seldom inspired confidence, while Cresswell was obviously handicapped through the inexperience of Robson, who was frequently outwitted by Cook and Easson.  O’Donnell too, was at times unsteady, though he did much good work.  White was a workmanlike pivot, rugged in his tackles, commanding in his headwork, and methodical in his passes.  But Everton’s best half-back was undoubtedly Hart, who was polished in everything he attempted.  There was good understanding in the forward line, mainly due to Dean’s work.  The wing pairs dove-tailed together nicely, and passes were rarely wasted.  However, there was not that speed and nippiness in the time that characterizes such sides as Sheffield Wednesday and Derby County.  Stein’s goal was a spectacular affair.  After Watson’s goal the home players had not settled into their positions when the ball was sent out to the left wing.  Stein controlled it and made progress.  When he was tackled he doubled back, transferred the ball to his right foot and sent over a long shot which found the far corner of the net.  Portsmouth.- Gilfillan; Mackie, Bell; Nichol, McIIwaine, Thackeray; Latimer, Watson, Weddle, Easson, and Cook.  Everton; Davies; Cresswell, O’Donnell; Robson, White, Hart (captain); Ritchie, Dunn, dean, Martin and Stein.  Referee; W. Thomas, Willenhall. 

A FIT OF THE BLUES
Liverpool Echo - Monday 30 September 1929
ASTONISHING VICTORY AWAY
By Bee
No matter how or when I visit another town, I feel the eye of the superstitious upon me saying, “Ah he’s our Jonah.”  They tell me these things when they want to seize upon something with which to slay their possible defeat.  But the alleged Jonah came to his own at Portsmouth.  Indeed, I, who had not had the chance to see Everton often this season, had been described as a full-blooded Liverpudlian, kept up an envious record, for I had seen Everton win two away games, and the only other time they made a draw.  In such circumstances I think I should place a price upon my visiting card!  In the freakish results of the usual week-end of surprises came a 4-1 victory at Portsmouth.  Ordinarily any side competent to win by a margin of three away from home is entitled to glory and praise.  I am not hiding any from the Everton camp; indeed, I want to be quite fair and proportionate, because the sense of proportion was never more urgently needed than in this day of football.  Values have gone out of the game to a degree, owing to the abnormal character and even standard of the game.  Having said that, let it be said that Everton beat a bad side.  If Compston or Hagen deigned to play me at golf they would beat a bad golfer.  They could not do more that beat me.  Similarly Everton could not do more than beat Portsmouth.  When bothers me is that Everton had a long spell of ineptitude, save in defence, and that Portsmouth, with any rational shooter with simple chances, would have taken a heavy toll.  It is well to recognize this and not imagine that a 4-1 victory carries the rest of the season on its back.  Time will show something different.  I hope you don’t think I am pessimistic, I merely want to show the victory in its proper light, and to put on record that Everton, in the second half, came to approach their football in their championship season fashion.  It did the heart good to see the combined consecutive movement and progresses of the pass; here was the real football and a team working as a team rather than in singleton.  They were united, rather than units.  And they knit Portsmouth a sock that will lead to some of the members of the side getting the sack I do not remember more profligate waste of the ridiculously easy chances; in addition, Davies, in goal, had a bad ten minutes when he could not pick up the new ball, and a goal at this period would have shaken the Everton foundations, which had the reputation of not being too solid in the period known as “testing time.” 
Everton have recently suffered a fit of the Blues.
Saturday showed them as fit Blues, and wiping out the memory of the Manchester City game a week ago. 
They are improving, and with a wet ball would be attractive, clever, and successful.
Much of the team’s success can be traced to the treatment of the former Everton player and now trainer, Mr. Harry Cooke, I say “Mr.” advisedly. 
The enthusiasm of the man for his club colours can be realized when I recall this incident;
Everton changed into white jerseys owing to Portsmouth being “blue.”
A Blue-man went down and instinctively Mr. Cooke ran on to the field to attend to him.  It was force of habit and force of colour. 
Then what chance has a player of making the same justifiable mistake?
WON WELL
Having made that perfectly clear it is necessary to declare that Everton won well.  If dean had not leapt high o’er the fence and found himself a spectator of the game he might have collected more than a hat trick performance.  He had the Portsmouth half backs gassed; his headed goal to take the lead at the convenient half-time breather was one of the greatest I have ever seen.  Backs were there to attempt the header; the goalkeeper must have been keeping his eye on the marcel waves of Southsea; whatever it was there was Dean’s genius for flicking the ball to the net- definite placing, and a goodish bit of pace applied to the ball that had been sent up by O’Donnell, whose bright and breezy displays arose in spite of a bad back.  Which reminds me of a story; A friend said, “Have you seen “A Decade Back,” and got the answer “No, but my wife has one,”  Portsmouth has a history that carries its team back many decades, and to-day the side that got to the final tie is playing just the same foolish stuff which gets nowhere.  There was not a forward of a shot, and the crowd yearned for the return of Rafferty Irvine, who was injured.  Everton beat the southern crowd because they worked the ball to good purpose, whereas the other side only gave Davies his chance to shine in the second half- when he did very well by the way.  It was good to find the test of Robson, of Blyth, was successful.  He is young, quick, strong in the leg, not tall enough yet, but can carry a fair amount of weight.  With the ball he is good; his debut was successful if for that reason only –the wasteful half back cannot go on; Robson can.  The marked difference in the two half back lines was centred in this useful business scheme.  Hart, White, and Robson used the ball to purpose, for a purpose, and with O’Donnell and Cresswell also “finding” their co-players the forwards had many chances.  Here was my biggest trouble.  The manner of getting the ball into the Pompey area was excellent.  The need of a gentle lob, a wise pill back of the ball, an unselfish pass across to an unmarked man-these things did not come when one expected the crowning feature of a well-worked movement.  Perhaps it was the iron ground, the studs that pierced through, the day’s terrific heat.  While giving the line credit for our goals, one a very welcome one to the improving Stein, I felt that there is need for more refreshing football in the attack.  Dunn had his best moments in the first half, and Martin his best in the second half, once when he gave the dummy to every defender and instead of stopping for an offside decision, going inward and down the centre for one of the greatest moves I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing. 
I regret to learn that Mr. Jack Sharp’s son, John Charles, broke an arm while playing for the Liverpool Second Rugby side, on Saturday, at Aigburth.  Mr. Sharp was with the Everton side on Friday, but not at Portsmouth –he went with Mr. McIntosh, scouting; while Director Coffey was in charge of Portsmouth.