BIRMINGHAM TEAMS CHANGES.
September 1 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Against Birmingham at St. Andrews' tomorrow Everton will have the side that has done duty on the two opening games. Birmingham have made changes from the side that lost to Manchester City, Haywood leading the attack in place of Bradford, who partners Curtis in the left wing. The teams well be; Sagar, Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. Birmingham City; Hibbs; Becton, Barkas; Stoker, Morrall, Calladine; McGirk, Grosverour, Haywood, Bradford Curtis.

WILL DEAN CELEBRATE TOMORROW
Liverpool Echo - Friday 01 September 1933
Bee’s Notes
Dean is within one of his 300th goal —other papers please copy, but do not bother to acknowledge the source of the official's information, gathered at much time and expense! I could wish that he would take the opportunity of making his goal to-morrow at Birmingham because of my association wills that club. It would suit me down to St. Andrews, but it would be more warmly recognized, of course, if it were registered at Goodison Park, where the 60th was put into the history books. I have my own reasons, however. For desiring that it shall come to-morrow, because I do not forget years gone by being told. “You spoilt Dean."  “The papers prevented him playing his normal game." Think of anything trying to spoil Dean on a football field! Who can? Maybe the autograph hunters impeded his path, but nothing, can stop his football genius; his head-art; his personality in play. Around his captaincy there hung a doubt in some minds; actually he has been a very able captain—and a successful one, too. He does not give his orders; he knows his team knows its work and task. Tomorrow, at Birmingham, there are some old Cup-tie scores to wipe out. Birmingham having lost at home to Manchester City this week, so the Everton defence can expect a warm time. It should be another great match. Get your Football Echo to-morrow, and read of the “Cup-winning team," or should it be” The Cup-winners' team?" There is a subtle difference there. Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. 

CELTIC VISIT TO GOODISON POSTPONED.
September 1 st 1933. Evening Express.
Scottish Club Hit By Injuries.
By the Pilot.
The match between Everton and Glasgow Celtic, which was to have taken place at Goodison Park on Wednesday next, has been postponed. Mr. T.H. McIntosh secretary of Everton, told me today that he had received a message from Mr. W. Maley, of Celtic, asking for a postponement, owing to the fact that the Celtic have so many players injured that they would have difficulty in placing a representative eleven into the field. A new date has not yet been fixed, and nothing has been done regarding the visit of Everton to Celtic, which is scheduled for Monday September 11. Everton, with an unbeaten record, visit Birmingham tomorrow and will have unchanged team. In this game, Everton have another opportunity of improving on their last season's record, for they lost 4-0 on their last visit to St. Andrews. Birmingham have drawn at Highbury and lost at home so there are strong hopes for Everton. Up to now the F.A. cup winners have revealed splendid form, and if they play as well as they did against Albion and at Derby, then they will bot be defeated. Birmingham have a good defence and a fine general in the attack in Joe Bradford. They usually do well against Everton. Dixie Dean will be all to secure his 300 th Football League goal. He requires one to complete the third century. He has scored both of Everton's goals this season, and may continue in his one goal per match habit. Birmingham introduce Haywood at centre-forward and move Bradford to inside left vice Smith. Haywood scored three goals against Everton in the corresponding match last season. Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. Birmingham; Hibbs; Booton, Barkas; Stoker, Morrall, Calladine; McGurk, Grosveor, Haywood, Bradford, Curtis.

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EVERTON AT BIRMINGHAM.
September 2 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton have a stiff engagement with Birmingham, at St. Andrews, where they were beaten last season. Birmingham began with a draw against Arsenal, at Highbury, but were beaten at home by Manchester City on Wednesday. Everton have secured three points from their opening games, and on their form at derby in mid0week they may be expected to hold their own against Birmingham. I think they will be good enough to get a point at least. The teams are: - Birmingham City; Hibbs; Booton, Barkas; Stoker, Morrall, Calladine; McGurk, Grosveor, Haywood, Bradford, Curtis. Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. Everton have scored two goals so far both by Dean, should he score today he will have obtained 300 goals in 311 League matches, including 27 in 29 games for Tranmere Rovers.

EVERTON DRAW BUT DESERVED WIN.
September 2 1933. Evening Express, Football Edition.
Birmingham's Late Equaliser.
By the Pilot.
Everton were at St. Andrews today with the full Cup team, but Birmingham had Haywood at centre-forward and Bradford at inside right. Everton changed to their white jersey sides with the blue facings. There were more than £20,000 spectators at the outset. Teams:- Birmingham: Hibb goal; Booton, Barkas, backs; Stoker, and Morrall, and , Calladine, half-backs McGurk, Grosvenor, Haywood, Bradford, and Curtis. Everton: - Sagar, goal, Cook and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White and Thomson half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean (captain), Johnson, and Stein, forwards. Referee Mr. A. H. Adams (Nottingham).
The Game.
Within 40 seconds of the start Dean had scored for Everton, and taken his 300 th Football league goal of his career. Johnson held the ball and drew two men before slipping the ball back to Dunn. A cute transfer to Geldard saw the winger push the ball past Barkas and race ahead to the goal-line. Geldard's centre beat Hibbs, and Dean ran in to place into the net at ease. It was a brilliant start, but the Birmingham boys fought back well, Sagar holding a swift low shot from Bradshaw, and after Britton had kicked away Sagar fisted clear a centre.
White Penalised.
Dean just failed to connect with Britton's lob centre, then White was penalised just outside the area. Curtis took the kick and Haywood tried to back-heel it into the net, but only the intention was good. Dean and Stein were proving "livewires" and now Dean tried to burst through on his own, Hibbs coming out to gather. Cook was doing brilliantly in defence, and it was necessary, for the home attack was a real live force. Thomson adopted the Britton move of quick centre, and Dunn headed into Hibbs hands. Cook came to the rescue of Cresswell when McGurk was revealing fine pace, and from Curtis's centre Haywood and McGurk charged into Sagar and Cresswell, the ball finally bounding outside. Sager saved from McGurk, and then leapt outwards and upwards to pick down from Curtis. Sagar was playing wonderfully well, Dean tipped a pass out for Geldard to run and win a thrilling race with Hibbs. He hooked the ball over only for Morrall to turn it away. Dunn swept it back and Dean just missed the post with a fine header. Everton's methods were more subtle than those of Birmingham, and some of the passing movements were a delight. Everton were wearing down the opposition by dint of class football passing being more precise, and brains helping to save legs. It was good stuff.
Dean Again.
In 37 minutes Everton went further ahead, and again it was Dean who did the trick, Johnson began the movement, drawing Booton, and getting Stein away on live ground. Dean almost forced home the centre with Hibbs dashing out to save. The ball ran back to Dunn, who promptly shot along the floor. Hibbs got to the ball, but it ran away from him, and Dean coolly placed it into the net. Birmingham responded with a goal three minutes later through Haywood. McGurk did the groundwork. He slipped in a square pass to Haywood to take the ball on the turn and shoot past Cresswell and Sagar to the corner, Sagar seemed to be a little unsighted. It seemed as if the equaliser had arrived when Haywood ran around Cresswell, drew Sagar then passed over to McGurk. McGurk had the goal to shot at, but Cresswell ran back and sprang from nowhere to head clear. It was a remarkable escape.
Half-time Birmingham 1 Everton 2.
On resuming Geldard contributed a curling centre, which Hibbs knocked away. When Geldard ran round Barkas and centred the ball fell a foot in front of goal. Hibbs fisted away when challenged by Dean. Sagar had to run out and pick up, and Cook interved following Birmingham's first combined move of the day so far. Curtis got away yards offside, and one lusty-voiced spectators did not forget to let the world know. Curtis was allowed to go on, and twice Sagar was called on to fist clear. Hibbs had to jump up to save a centre from Stein, with Dean eager for his hat-trick. Geldard came across the field and fed Stein, who looked a scorer, until Stoker sat on the ball. Stoker, by the way, was the star of the Birmingham side. Hibbs saved from Dunn and also dealt with several dangerous centres. Curtis miskicked with an even money chance, and there was a big thrill in the Everton goalmouth, following Curtis corner. A mistake by Cook enabled Birmingham to draw level 15 minutes, from the end. Cook had time to spare, but waited for the bouncing the ball and Curtis dashed round him and middled gloriously for Grosvenor to head into the net. Birmingham were lucky to get on terms. McGurk was injured and had to go off three minutes from the end. Everton were the cleverer football side, with White the big man of the game, Final Birmingham 2 Everton 2.

EVERTON RES V. BIRMINGHAM RES.
September 2 1933. Evening Express, Football Edition.
The first half play at this game at Goodison Park, was full of incidents and showed Everton in a very favourable light. Birmingham included Len Evans, the Welsh international goalkeeper, in their side, and it was largely due to his ability that Everton did not score on several occasions. Everton took the lead after 10 minutes, Balmer cleverly heading through from a centre by Turner. Cunliffe was doing fine work in the Everton attack and Evans on one occasion, was fortunate to save from him. McGourty also tested the goalkeeper with a fine effort. Birmingham were always dangerous when in possession, and Harris, after 30 minutes equalised. Prior to this Guest, the Midlander left winger, had netted, and the referee had at first allowed the goal, but changed his discussion after consultation with the linesman. Coggins made some good saves, notably from Harris, Smith and Fellingham, but just on the interval was beaten a second time, Guest being the scorer. Half-time Everton Res 1, Birmingham Res 2.

DEAN GETS HIS 300TH GOAL
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 02 September 1933
BIRMINGHAM DRAW LEVEL LATE ON
By Bee.
Dean 300 up, with power to add to his number.  Birmingham; Hibbs; Booton, Barkas; Stoker, Morrall, Calladine; McGurk, Grosvenor, Haywood, Bradford, Curtis.  Everton; Sagar; Book, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein.  Referee Mr. Adams. 
At Birmingham. Everton won the toss and scored in one minute, Dean's 300th goal in League football. Nothing could have been more sprightly. Geldard cleverly rounded his back, centred with judgment, and Dean scored close in, the home defence looking on in amazement. Hibbs' was nonplussed, and Dean was congratulated on his third goal in three games, and the latest was the best, because it was his 300th--at my home town and on my thirtieth birthday of office in Liverpool. What a pity it was not registered at Goodison Park before his legion of admirers!  Birmingham fought back doggedly, and first Britton and then Cook made clearances when there were distressing times for the Everton defence. Britton, Thomson, Johnson, and Dunn inside good use of the ball for the Blues, who today were attired in white jerseys and black shorts. Cresswell cooled things, and Everton played as if ultra-confident. Curtis took a free kick with force, and the ball struck one of his own men. The Birmingham defence was erratic. Bradford was dangerous now, and Cook got a great length clearance. Stein was just too late with a run, but Dunn took his place to head into the hands of Hibbs. The pace was hotter than the weather, which mercifully was more normal than a week ago. Curtis was a most dangerous shooter, and, when he tricked Britton, he fired a fast shot across which was too near to be comfortable. Cresswell was in the “wars." and McGurk later went beyond him, winding up with a “towsey shot which Sagar caught. Birmingham were upset by the strategy of Everton, who now took up many attacks. Dean and Dunn heading accurately and Dunn trying a good shot. However, it is my view that Cook cut in and thereby cut out Haywood when he was about to equalize. Not a great deal had been seen of Stein till he went inside and dribbled with art and success. Britton twice brought his Cup-final pass to the goal line and Stein took one with rigor, shaking the side net. Dean also made his glide-headers and got the applause of the 30,000 spectators. Everton's combination had so far passed them on to a lead and a worthy advantage. Fouls against White and Cook turned the game for a moment, and Stoker now played in his brightest manner. A free kick taken by Thomson led to an attempt by Dean, who troubled Hibbs without getting him to lose his hold on the situation. Dean went up to a high ball and got a kick for his pain. The display was of a “friendly - “character, Everton's charms getting the home club into a state of nerves rind inability.
ANOTHER FOR DEAN
Dean got his second goal again a few yards out. A Stein centre; Dean tried to head in; Hibbs fell and smothered the ball; Dunn got the rebound, and tried to place the ball in. It clogged against the defence and travelled on to Dean, who had an empty net to shoot into.
HAYWOOD'S NEAT GOAL
He got a hearty shake from his Colleagues, McGurk centred and Haywood scored neatly and cleverly. Birmingham were bucked, but their heart was broken when Haywood crossed the ball straight for McGurk to shoot in, but Cresswell, on the goal line, made a perfect save by heading out, and Sagar said, " Thanks, old man." Half time.—Birmingham 1, Everton 2.
There was a comic resumption. All the players lined up and there was no ball. “Count 6 for a lost ball," said a wag. Eventually it was found under a seat on the touchline. After this comedy, a little tragedy. Curtis was knocked out, for a while Geldard centred very high and true, and Dean did not time his charge. Birmingham lad one honour—being first to score against Everton. Britton, Dunn, and Stein now came in the honours for neat and clever play, and White got a mouthful of the ball. Everton went back for a time, recovering when Johnson made a great flick and Dunn a powerful long pass to the left wing. Birmingham improved a good dell without troubling Sagar, who had to keep clear of Haywood's charging propensities. Little was seen of Grosvenor or Bradford, though Booton was defending ably. Curtis got away with a flagrant case of offside from Ref. Adams, of Nottingham, and the centre that followed was half “topped" by Sagar's fists. Dean fed Stein freely, and the winger found Barkas coming across to give a corner in fear of a goal.  At the other end the Clyde man, McGurk, was subtle against Thomson only to finish off with a wretched centre a waste of good dribbling. Stein could have got a goal from Geldard if Stoker had not sat upon the ball. White was excellent in a good all-round display by Everton, but Grosvenor and Bradford were mat disappointing. Hibbs kicked away hastily.  Dean headed equate high and Dunn’s high shot was a poor one for him. This came from Curtis, McGurk, and others, with the goalmouth choked with players, and Thomson and Cresswell trying to get the ball out of a winger's grip with his legs. Everton played almost too easily, and when Cook did not clear first time before the ball dropped, a centre came across, and Grosvenor headed in from the goal line. Everton were always meters in football craft. Still Sagar had to make a good catch to keep the lead. This spurred on Dunn and Dean to goal afford, Dunn's being caught, and Dean's placing being slightly out.  McGurk was the danger signal. Haywood revealed Hampton dash on goalkeepers when just missing Sagar. After which came Birmingham's most serious challenge. Birmingham went all out for a winner, and in one scramble Sagar was a target with body and soul, and the outcome was that the referee took Haywood's name. Sagar missed three more fierce rushes at his body after making glorious saves from McGurk. Birmingham were now hot on the trail.   Stein lost a great chance of centring after Cresswell had gone off far removed from defence regions. Dean offered offside trapping, and the referee missed a “beautiful deliberate handling case. McGurk went off Injured, and left Everton happy with one point. 
Final; Birmingham 2, Everton 2. 

EVERTON RES. V BIRMINGHAM RES
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 02 September 1933
Birmingham included Len Evans, the amateur Welsh international, in goal, and his first difficult task was to keep out a strong shot from Critchley. Everton started slowly, but gradually warmed to it, with the result that Birmingham's defence endured some arduous spasms. The Midlanders had their spells of danger, and, after Harris had shot just over the bar, Coggins saved from Harris and Bull. Everton opened the score when Balmer adroitly headed into the net from Turner's centre. The home side exerted every pressure without being able to apply the finishing touch, although Cunliffe, Turner, and McGourty all tested Evans. Guest got the ball into the Everton goal, but the referee, after consultation with the lineman, negatived the point on the score of Off-side. Harris scored Birmingham's equaliser, and the close of the half found Everton playing convincingly and provided plenty of work for Evans. Half a minute from the interval Guest gave Birmingham an interval lead. Half-time.—Everton Res 1, Birmingham Res. 2  Balmer, playing with skill and enterprise, headed Everton’s second goal in a Dean-like manner, to level the scores. Turner gave them the lead with a third goal after Coggins had saved from Guest. Jones was hurt, and Everton had to alter their formation.

STUB MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 02 September 1933
By Louis T. Kelly

• Twenty-one of the twenty-two players on view at Goodison last week boasted Cup-winners’ medals-a record for any one match.
• The ref’s outfit at Goodison didn’t please the crowd, who evidently thought it was scarcely “cricket” on the official’s part.
• Tommy Johnson, always a smartly dressed man, wears wonderfully well.
• His graft and Dunn’s craft were noticeable against the Albion.
• Prior to Saturday, Kennedy’s (Blackburn Rovers) last league appearance was for Middlesbrough v. Everton in 1927-28 at Goodison.
• That was the day Tony Weldon and McClelland were ordered off for kicking over the traces.
• Rigby, the former Everton forward, is to retire at the end of the present season.  He is going into “business” at Crewe.
• Alec Troup has been on the Dundee open-to-transfer list, not being agreeable to the terms offered for re-engagement.

BIRMINGHAM CITY 2 EVERTON 2
September 4 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury.
Everton Picking Up Points.
Draw at Birmingham
Dean's 300 th Goal.
By "Bee."
Everton satisfied at Birmingham's ground, because Birmingham were smarting from a home defeat and were very anxious to make good before their spectators. The cup winners helped to make a gate of 35,000, and still the game was worth watching because it had so many fine spells of class football from the visitors and a battling finish by Birmingham, who pulled the game out of the fire after they had seemed to play themselves out and after they had seemed to be played out by excellence and cohesion of the whole Everton side. As at Derby, however, Everton's joy was not carried through to the finish, and again a draw was the verdict. However, that was a satisfying result to both sides, and Everton must blame themselves for not pushings their weaving to a logical conclusion. The day was hot the turf was dry, and the ball needed a lot of controlling. There were surprises and sensations early on. In two minutes Geldard rounded his opponents by an old-fashioned trick that is not often attempted nowadays chiefly because it is "worn out" and defences know how to cope with it.
Dean's Scoring Record.
Geldard slipped round the back after pushing the ball forward and the Everton captain took the ball in his stride, close in, making his 300 th goal in League football –a point upon which he was heartily, congratulated. When Dean got a second goal there was consternation in the home team's camp. He got his chance through a poked shot from Dunn touching the shoulder of the advancing Hibbs. Birmingham claimed it was offside, but the referee would not listen to their appeal; indeed it was a half-hearted appeal. Birmingham would never have got all square in this game if Everton had been able to clinch their out-field measures; in front of goal there was still a vital link missing –shooting from any one of the five forwards. So Birmingham struggled on and it was the goal they got before half-time that gave them the needed encouragement, and confidence. Haywood scored it and from then onward he became a dominating young man with Hamptonian ideals. He crashed his way through and late on in a number of rallies Grosvenor headed the ball through.
An Admirable Result.
In view of the fact that Cresswell had planted on the goalline on one occasion and headed away in delightful manner while his goalkeeper looked on in amazement the draw of 2-2 was an admirable result. Birmingham certainly did much better in the last 20 minutes but neither Bradford nor Grosvenor seemed suited by the conditions; or was it that White collared then? Perhaps a little of each portion was the cause. Curtis was uncertain in shot or winning work, and McGurk was quite the best man on the Birmingham side, swift to scoop up ground and take a shooting chance. Dangerous is the best term for this stiff little right winger. At Half-back Morrall, and company trapped Dean into offside decisions and Stoker played well, with Booton good and Barkas improving as the game went on, while Hibbs was not so sure as we expect him to be. On the visitors' side Geldard showed improvement in length of centre, which made him dangerous. Dunn and Johnson worked hard and skillfully through the thick of the fray; indeed every Everton man pulled his weight, and much of their football measures bore a hallmark of excellence, but it bore no faulty. It was interesting football, quick changing, and a contrast in styles, thanks to Birmingham's last moments is rally; a game easy to handle yet providing some strange difficulties for Referee Adams of Nottingham.
Game Worth Seeing.
However, there was no quibble about decisions and no animously therefore Everton by their skill and Birmingham by their doggedness made this a game worth seeing, even if it did not touch the heights of the game at Derby two days earlier. All the players are yearning for softer turf, and less sunshines than on Saturday. It is a grueling task to go through the heat at break-neck pace. Dean has thus far scored all Everton's goals, and each match shows points gained compared with the matches of last season –a happy augury although "not to be used in evidence." Teams: - Birmingham: Hibb goal; Booton, Barkas, backs; Stoker, and Morrall, and, Calladine, half-backs McGurk, Grosvenor, Haywood, Bradford, and Curtis. Everton: - Sagar, goal, Cook and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White and Thomson half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean (captain), Johnson, and Stein, forwards. Referee Mr. A. H. Adams (Nottingham).
Sports Pie
•  Archie. McPherson, who joined New Brighton from Everton, Miss one of two penalties missed by New Brighton against Barrow, on Saturday sending his kick wide, for the record, Pegg of New Brighton also sending wide. The game resulting in a two-all-draw.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 BIRMINGHAM RESERVES 2
September 4 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central League (Game 3)
Everton's initial victory for the season –at Goodison Park, was deserved although Birmingham proved by their sharp penetrative thrusts that when they moved goalwards they were a dangerous force. Everton did most of the attacking, but Len Evans (the amateur Welsh International goalkeepr) thwarted the final efforts of Critchley, Cunliffe, McGourty, Turner and Balmer. The midlanders' attack did not combine as effectively as Everton's yet they created plenty of danger through Guest. J. Balmer led the Everton attack brilliantly, and his two goals, the result of perfectly judged headers, evoked great appreciation. The other goals were scored by Turner, whilst Birmingham scorers were Harris and Guest.
Whiston 1 Everton "A" 3
Liverpool County Combination.
Playing at home, Whiston were defeated by a better balanced side. The Blues were a goal down –scored by Ingham –at the interval. Scoring through Stevens and Webster early after the restart, Everton controlled matters by their half-backs superiority, and the home defenders were hard pressed Stevens scored Everton's third goal. Whiston were well served by Crompton, Brady, and Ingham. Jackson, Stevens, and Leyfield did well for Everton.

EVERTON ON THE HIGH ROAD TO HONOURS.
September 4 1933. Evening Express.
All They Need is A Little More "Punch"
By the Pilot.
Everton will be well to the fore in the race for honours this season. That much is indicated by the results so far. True, they have dropped two points –one at Derby and the second at Birmingham on Saturday, where four goals were shared –but the results have brought smiles at Goodison Park. Here is a summary of Everton's early progress. They have not yet been in arrear in any game. They are unbeaten. They have picked up four points as compared with last season's results against the same matches. They have provided a standard of football, which has called for universal praise. And Dixie Dean has completed his 300 goals in League football. That is a good record and when one remembers that, up to now, the members of the first team have escaped injury, the future may be tackle with utmost confidence. Do not imagine for one moment that I consider Everton the perfect team. They are not. The one fault to find is in regard to shooting. They are not crowning their superlative approach football with sufficient snap. This was proved at St. Andrew's where had the forwards taken the opportunities for quick shooting, more goals might have accrued.
Punch Needed.
I appreciate that the players of both teams found it difficult to get down a lively ball to shooting position on a bone-hard ground. This certainly had a great deal to with the paucity of shots. Then from Everton's point of view, they adopted the game thoughtful methods in finishing in finishing as they did in their approach. It is hard to change from a smooth-working subtle style of precise collaboration to a forceful, virile attack in a trice. That is their difficulty. However, if the Cup winners will continue along their path of pure football and just infuse a little extra punch when the penalty area is reached they will climb to a high position in the League. At times Birmingham were bewildered by Everton's perfect construction. The Goodison men seemed capable of divining each and every intention of a colleague, and the football at times was of an exhibition character. Everton deserved to win, for they were the superior team, Birmingham's chief asset being their enthusiasm and never-say-die spirit. It was joyous football, with Everton's half-backs brilliant. White was the best man on the field. The backs –Cook and Cresswell –were sound, though Cook made one error which brought the equalising goal. Sagar, Dean, Johnson, and Dunn were other successive, Geldard, by the way, revealed tremendous improvement –an encouraging feature. Stein found Stoker a player of the "leech" type. He could not move for the international. Dean scored both the Everton goals, and Haywood and Grosvenor replied for Birmingham, who were two goals down.

DEAN'S FOURSOME
Liverpool Echo - Monday 04 September 1933
HE SCORES ALL THE GOALS THIS SEASON;
DELICIOUS FOOTBALL
Bee’s Notes
Everton have scored four goals— Dean has got them all. And each match has shown a profit compared with last season's meetings with the clubs they have tackled. They played a delightful game at Birmingham, notched another historic goal per Dean (his 300th). Home to our mountains at St. Andrews, there to renew acquaintances so sharply broken so many years ago to that very day. And Everton suited the day by putting up some sterling football. They are so well knit together that they must always be complacent in the hour of severe attack or defence; the point that comes home to me, judging them again on Saturday, and remembering the game at Derby, is that there must be penetrative work near goal. At the moment they are inclined to go through by the one-way pass, and there is an absence of shooting away from home that cannot be ignored. Someone must apply the finishing point. Their approach work was again a treat to watch; the club has this season perfected the pass back, not only from backs to goalkeeper per header, but as between their forwards and half backs. It is a capital scheme so long as the men are going into a good position to take a return pass, and they are doing that. And then the goal looms up—and there is a hanging off, another pass, perhaps, or a smothering out of the whole effort. One thing is certain. Geldard got his centres across with some strength and judgment, and showed more confidence than for many matches. It was a good display, and cams when most needed. Congratulations.
A GOOD RESULT
No one should cavil at a draw away from home especially when taking stock of all the incidents of play. First the heading out of Cresswell on the goal-line; then the magnificent rally Birmingham sustained after they had been outplayed and were played out by the superior craftsmanship of the visiting team. Some 30,000 spectators looked on Everton's wise passing and neat footwork and they expressed their charm. They had been stung by an old trick worked by Gelderd on Barkas, but we in this city found joy in the move it produced the instant centre Geldard had previously been delaying. Dean scrammed the ball into the back of the net. His second opens a field of argument. Birmingham appealed against it. He was what we commonly call "played on” by the ball from Dunn touching Hibbs' shoulder and putting Dean in a sound position. But was it a sound position? What say the rules about a man who is so near goal and is off-side when Dunn pops out his long-reach foot? Is Dean "interfering" with play and what process puts him onside? It is just a point worth our thought. Not that the referee hesitated for a moment about the decision. Birmingham said "no.' he said "yes." and so the goal counted, and Dean had the remarkable record of scoring his 300th goal and also taking his side's score-sheet for the season to four goals —all to himself, with no intervention from another forward. I wonder which of them will be first to break the ice?
PERSONALITIES OF PLAY
Naturally the toil of the day found holes in some of the older men. It was oppressive all second half when the sun came out and Birmingham came out of their hiding place. Yet Bradford, Hibbs, and Grosvenor were quite below the form we know they can produce when the going is heavier. Actually it was impossible to carve out the Everton side man by man. They all did remarkably well, and the defence was stout- hearted and strong, while at half back White gave another bright and breezy display in every phase of pivotal work. I should not like to play against him in case he fell upon me. Stein did not get many chances, and was facing an international half back in Stoker and a clever back in Hooton.
All the visitors, however, did their part manfully and skillfully, and with a little more solid shooting fact in front of goal to add to the cohesion shown by all their ranks, Everton will go on gaining points. So far this season they have gained points on all games compared with a year ago. I must not close without a word for the Scottish right winger, McGurk, a very dangerous fort of winger, who will get goals and make others.

MORECAMBE MOVE
Lancashire Evening Post -Wednesday 06 September 1933
New Full Back for Game Against Lancaster
Morecambe F.C., have engaged Richard Parker, a left full-back, who has had previous experience with Everton and Chester.  He is 23 years of age, 5ft 8 and half inchs, in height, and weighs 12st.  He will be included in the team to meet lancaster Town at Christie Park on Saturday.  

EVERTON'S ELEVENS.
September 6 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
John Peel.
The Everton team to meet Sheffield Wednesday at Goodison Park, on Saturday, kick-off 3.15 is Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. The Reserves eleven to meet Blackpool Reserves, in a central League game at Blackpool tonight will be Coggins; Common, Bocking; Clark, Gee, Archer; Critchley, Cunliffe, J. Balmer, McGourty, Turner.

NO CHANCES
September 6 1933. Evening Express.
Everton Team for the Wednesday's Visit.
No change. This is the team news from Goodison Park concerning Everton's home match with Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday. With no injuries to worry the officials, the directors have selected the F.A. Cup-winning team, which has played unchanged this season. The eleven is undefeated, and this will be their second appearance at Walton this campaign. Everton; - Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein.
Everton Celtic Games Off.
The fixture between Everton and Glasgow Celtic which was due to take place at Glasgow on Monday next has been abandoned. Mr. T.H. McIntosh, secretary of Everton F.C, stated today that the friendly matches between the clubs would not take place this season owing to there being no suitable dates for re-arrangement.

OLDFOOTBALLERS WHO NOW LOOK ON
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 06 September 1933
Bee’s Notes
Where The Pro. Has Been
Where do old professional footballers go in the winter time?  Much, of course, depends upon circumstances; circumstances in the case having reference to the pocket.  For one thing salaries were not so tall or so long as now in the old days; whilst, in some cases, beer, and false friends were, alike, too plentiful.  Saving players were rather few and far between and benefits inclined to be paltry affairs.  But speaking generally the ex-players retained much of his old love of the game, and when at all possible was and is still pleased to be found watching either his old club or some other club on Saturday afternoons.  They game is literally in the blood, although here and there one learns of former players who now take little or no interest in following the game from beyond the touchline.  These, of course, are the exception.  Take a peep, for example, at Everton’s double-decker this coming season.  As likely as not you will find a notable trio of former famous stalwarts taking a keen interest in all the happenings of the day, on the greensward, where twenty, thirty, forty years ago they were wont to disport themselves.  Today they are more or less critics, having their different viewpoints on the game.  Yes, in the “old” days Bill Stewart, Bob Balmer, and Jack Taylor raised and won many a cheer; they were names to conjure with.  “Soldier” Stewart, what a terror he was to visiting opponents at Goodison!  He was big and he was strong, all angles and corners.  As with Charlie Thompson, of Sunderland to bump into Stewart was like bumping into a wall; he was so very uncompromising.  Everton have had some great half back lines, yet none to surpass the Boyle, Holt, and Stewart combine.  Stewart who had a wonderful throw-in, first of all played for his native Arbroath; then for the Scots Greys and Black Watch in turn.  Preston North End eventually brought him out, and he came to Everton in 1893, remaining until ’98, when he left to join Bristol City.  Great stuff, this Scot.  Also that other Scot, John D. Taylor, who came to Everton two years after Stewart and rendered the club more than yeoman service for nigh seventeen years.  Taylor figured in some 600 League matches, not to mention numerous Cup-ties, and for adaptability and sheer hard work combined Everton have probably never had his equal.  Bob Balmer, now looking as fit as they make them, comes of a rather younger school.  He was ever a good, dependable back, with a neat style and a clean kick.  In 1933-34 we expect to find this notable trio “putting their heads together: once more at their usual Goodison Park meeting place and declaring.  “Happy days are here again.” 
EVERTON ELEVENS
The Everton team to meet Sheffield Wednesday, at Goodison Park on Saturday, kick-off 3.15. is: Sager; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard. Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. The Reserve eleven to meet Blackpool Reserves. is a Central League game, at Blackpool. To-night, will be:—Coggins; Common. Hocking; Clarke, Gee, Archer; Critchley, Cunliffe, J. Balmer, McGourty, Turner.

BLACKPOOL RESERVES 1 EVERTON RESERVES 1
September 7 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central league (Game 4)
Everton Reserves and Blackpool Reserves shared the honours after a well-contested game at Blackpool last evening, but Everton were rather fortunate in being able to take away a point. There was not much incident in the opening half, neither side being able to get a grip on the play. After the interval however, Blackpool livened the play up with a goal scored by Robinson. The equaliser, however, came from a good shot by Gee, which was diverted into the home net by Cardiff, a Blackpool, defender. Everton's forward's played smartly without finishing well, their shooting being well off the mark. Everton Reserves: - Coggins, goal; Common and Bocking backs; Clark, Gee and Archer, half-backs; Critchley, Balmer, Not-Known, and Turner, forwards.
Bethesda Victoria 1 Everton "A" 12
Friendly Match.
Bethesda started sturdily in their friendly game with Everton "A" for the first 25 minutes, at Bethesda last night, but when the visitors scored their first goal at the end of this period the home team fell to pieces, and Everton scored goals at regular intervals with comparative ease. McGourty (3), Stevens (3), A. Williams (2), Ellison (2), W. Wiliams, and Pritchard scored for Everton while for Bethesda Lloyd Jones scored.
A Wednesday Record.
By John Peel.
The visit of Sheffield Wednesday to Goodison Park to meet Everton on Saturday will provide Merseyside enthusiasts with an opportunity of seeing one of the most consistent sides in the Football league. During the past five seasons the Wednesday have set up a remarkable record. For the most part of the 1927-28 season they were in danger of relegation but they staged a revival during which they gained seventeen points from ten matches. Since that period –March 17 until the start of the present season –the Wednesday have played 220 League games and gained 286 points by means of 123 victories and forty drawn games while they have scored 507 goals and conceded 341. Their record for the period under review and the position held in the League is appended:-
Season Position
1927-28 (17) 10 7 0 3 2 5 11 17
1928-29 ( 1) 42 21 11 10 86 62 52
1929-30 ( 1) 42 26 8 8 104 57 60
1930-31 ( 3) 42 26 12 4 116 64 56
1931-32 ( 3) 42 22 14 6 96 82 50
1932-33 ( 3) 42 21 12 9 80 68 51

WEDNESDAY NOT READY FOR SATURDAY
September 8 1933. Evening Express.
Injuries Delay Team Selection For Goodison.
By the Pilot.
Sheffield Wednesday who will oppose Everton at Goodison Park tomorrow may not be able to decide on their eleven until an hour before the match. One or two of their players are suffering from injuries. I am able to state, however, that it is almost certain that the prince of backs, Blenkinsopp, and the former Tranmere Rovers outside left, Ellis Rimmer, will be on view and they in themselves contribute an attraction. This will be Everton's second home appearance of the season, and they will be out to preserve their unbeaten record. Another thing, the Goodison Park folk have not yet seen a goal scored against the Blues, so the defence will try to keep that sheet clean. What are the chances of the Wednesday of upsetting Everton's plan? They appeared the season in a high note, going to Manchester City and winning by three goals to two. The Wednesday, however, have lost their last three matches, two of which have been played at Hillsborough. The Wednesday must not be understated. Their opening matches have been the hardest of any club in the Football league. Look at the games – Manchester City F.A. Cup Finalists, Arsenal League Champions, Aston Villa League runners up, and Everton F.A. Cup winners. The Sheffield men can play hard, fast, accurate fooball, and they have dangermen in Ball, formerly of Manchester United, the tricky Hopper; Rimmer, who delights in the cut in to goal, and Burgess the subtle schemer. Leach, one of England's greatest centre-halves, Blenkinsopp and Breedon, The Wednesday can settle down to their game, they might spring a surprise. Everton, however, are playing glorious football. They have sufficient confidence in their own ability to hold a ball long enough to draw their man and create an opening. They must, however, shoot with more accuracy and with greater frequently. That is the only flaw. If the Blues can crown their precise approach work with good finishing then I think the Wednesday will go home pointless like in the last two seasons. Everton;- Sagar, Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, John son, Stein.
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EVERTON MUST BE “ON THEIR TOES”
Liverpool Echo - Friday 08 September 1933
Against Sheffield Wednesday
Unchanged Eleven
Bee’s Notes
To-morrow at Goodison Park you can see two of the consistent sides of the world; Sheffield Wednesday and Everton; the one with a topping position for a series of years, the other with First Division, Second, and Cup honours in successive years, and points gained this season that had been lost last season ! Everton's good fortune is the fact that they don't choose the team week by week: it chooses itself. The unchanged eleven quite the best fortune any club can have: So far they are unbeaten; so far they have Dean's four goals and on other reply from other forwards; far they have been most entertaining in their displays, and on that score alone deserve a pat on the back. They command the crowd to come regularly to see them. But to-morrow there is a grave task for them. Not only in the shooting department, which apart from the game v. West Bromwich has not been strong, but also in the knowledge that Sheffield Wednesday, having had terrible misfortunes so far, are sure to put an extra spurt into their work. They are a compelling force, and Rimmer, Hooper, Blenkinsopp, and others offer Goodison Park the acid test for Everton.  You can bank on the form you see tomorrow at Goodison Park when this side turns out
Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein.
This is to tell you that Warney Cresswell has been picked out by the B.B. C. to give a talk on October 2 from Manchester—to the world at large-regarding football experiences, &c. This is one of a series of talks arranged chiefly with the thought of interesting the unemployed—and the time picked for “k.o. " is 3.15.

EVERTON CHANGES
Liverpool Echo - Friday 08 September 1933
COGGINS TO KEEP COAL TOMORROW
Sager, of Everton, has developed a bad cold, and Coggins will keep goal against Sheffield Wednesday at Goodison. Frostick will keep goal in the Central League match at Sheffield, and Berkeley will play outside left in place of Turner, who has a crushed foot. Layfield, the other winger, has a sore 'throat.

EVERTON'S MATCH
September 9 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton have another attractive match at Goodison Park, Sheffield Wednesday being the visitors. The Blades so far have not found, their feet, but as a rule, they revive when Everton provide the opposition, and I look for a very keen match today. Unlike Everton ho are one of the three side still unbeaten in this division, the Sheffield club has lost of its four games, and the players are determined to improve their position. Everton will be without Sagar, who is suffering from a bad cold, and Coggins will keep goal. Otherwise the team is unchanged, and I expect Everton to win. Sheffield Wednesday will not decide on their team until just before the match. The kick off is at 3.15. Everton: - Coggins; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, John son, Stein.

EVERTON BEATEN AT HOME.
September 9 1933. Evening Express, Football Edition
Strain Fight With Ten Men; Coggins Injured.
By the Pilot.
Sheffield Wednesday, following three defeats brought three reserves to Goodison Park today in Burrows, Millership and Brown. Undefeated Everton, had Coggins in goal for Sagar, who has made such chest from his chill that the doctor say that he will be fit in a couple of days. There were 30,000 present at the start, and the Wednesday forsook their blue and white for white jerseys and black knickers. Everton:- Coggins goal; Cook and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White, and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean (Captain), Johnson, and Stein, forwards. Sheffield Wednesday: - Brown, goal; Beeston, and Blenkinsopp, backs; Strange, Millership, and Burrows, half-backs' Hooper, Starling, Ball, Burgess and Rimmer. Forwards. Referee Mr. J.C. Smith (Aston-Under-Lyne).
The Game.
Dean having won the toss and gained the advantage of the wind, tried to provide the first thrill, racing ahead to a good wing centre from Stein, but being beaten on the post by Brown. Wednesday had a free kick when Thomson fouled Strange, and Starling brought Coggins into action with a neat shot from the free kick. Them Wednesday were quick to take up the attack, long raking passes proving concerning to Everton, but Britton, then concession of a corner, saved the day. Burrow's put in some wonderful work for Wednesday, being happy in Rimmer role, and causing the Everton defence a little worry. The Wednesday had opened the more dangerous combination and one admired their accuracy with which the wing-half threw the ball. Everton produced an electric attack, when dean back-heeled the ball and then Geldard cut in and win a corner off Burrows, who was injured in progress following the flag kick. Brown fisted away, but Dean jumped high and shot against the side netting. Thomson and Cresswell had to be quick to stop Hooper, after Hooper had accepted an expected pass. The dangerous Geldard centre led to an other successive corner, and from the kick, Brown had to go down on one knee from a shot from Britton.
Defence in A Tangle.
Everton defence got into a tangle, from the cleverness of Rimmer, and the quick interception of a shot –particularly that from Hooper, who just headed against the side netting. Thomson held up Ball in glorious tackle, and at the other end Dunn shot well after a good combine movement, which dean took the honours. Wednesday were the more dangerous, and for the first 15 minutes had been much quicker on the ball. Thomson, following good work by Geldard and Stein, shouted "All right," Thomson and his the bar with a terrific drive from the edge of the area. Then Wednesday had to thank Blenkinsopp for saving a certain goal, when covering Brown's save at point blank range from Dean, he intercepted a hard shot from Geldard at the expense of a corner. Geldard's thrilling run and centre provided a gilt-edged chance, and with Brown as usual hesitating, Stein to have a chance only he over ran the ball. Everton had improved considerably in the opening passages, and were dominating the proceedings. At 30 minutes Ball had the distinction of placing Everton in arrears for the first time this season. A clever pass from Blenkinsopp to Starling was partially responsible, with Hooper having a hand with the quick sharp passing. When Everton stood still, Ball nipped between the backs and scored with ease in close range. Rimmer should have made it two after Cresswell had missed his intervention, on the interval Burgess scored a second goal, for the Wednesday. It was a lucky goal, absolutely causing Coggins injury. Burgress following Beeson's free kick, to the ball to the middle, and Coggins came out to field it. His left leg collapsed under him, and he fell to the ground, the ball bounced off his head into the net.
Half-time Everton 0 Sheffield Wednesday 2
Everton deserved to be in the arrears after their first half showing, Cresswell, the versatile, garbed in an unfamiliar green sweater, guarded the goal. Cresswell was early brought into action and he fisted away like Sagar at his best.
Wednesday's Third.
The Wednesday went further ahead in 61 minutes through Burgess, who took advantage of what seemed to be quite a harmless ball, but which he missed by three Everton players, including Cresswell. As Burgess was racing by the post, he adroitly hooked the ball into the net. Everton's desperate plight was making them play better than at any period in the first half. Cresswell saved twice at the expanse of close-up shots, once after the ball had struck his face as he went down to pick up.
White's Goal.
Fourteen minutes from the end White reduced the lead from a penalty after Strange had brought down Geldard. Brown touched the ball, but it carried too much power. Four minutes later following Geldard's corner Dean made it 3-2. Britton hooked the ball to the goalmouth and Dean nipped through the defence and hooked the ball into the net. The crowd yelled encouragement. Hooper cut in and shot, beating Cresswell all the way. The ball struck the far post, and Cresswell coolly turned around and caught the rebound. Everton nearly drew level from a flying centre by Stein, Brown getting the ball away under difficulties. Final Everton 2 Sheffield Wednesday 3.

CRESSWELL IN GOAL
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 09 September 1933
COGGINS HURT AT EVERTON
BLUES’ FIRST DEFEAT
By Stork
Everton a shade unfortunate, but the Wednesday the better craftsmen.
Everton; Coggins; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein.  Sheffield Wednesday; Brown; Beeson; Blenkinsopp; Strange, Millership, Burrows; Hooper, Starting, Ball, Burgress, Rimmer.  Referee; Mr. J.C. Smith, Aston under-Lynee.
There was a possibility of a goal in the first moment, for Stein sent the ball nicely through to Dean, and the Everton captain looked a certainty to nip between the backs and at least' test Goalkeeper Brown, but the promise was not fulfilled. The ball bounced awkwardly for Dean when he tried to get it under control, and that was the end of the promising incident.   Some of the combination and trickery of the players was excellent. Everton, through their left wing, brought trouble to the Wednesday defence, when Dean side-tapped a ball to the unguarded Gelderd, but the ball was too lively, and only a corner resulted. Dean hit the net support. Stein's corner kicks were the acme of perfection, for they had an inward curl that was troublesome for a defender to judge. They caused Blenkinsopp and Beeson many flutterings. Once again the concrete-like turf held up a possible goal, for Rimmer ass admirably placed to make one if the ball and ground had not beaten him. Hooper struck the right note when he made a first-time header, while Cresswell barred the way to another Hooper effort with his body. Geldard received a nasty blow in the stomach, and was doubled up for quite a while. Dunn tried two long shots, one full of power without direction, the other lacking the sting to beat Goalkeeper Brown.   The Wednesday goal had a narrow shave when Thompson got amongst the forwards and shaved the crossbar with a shot that had Brown well beaten.
BROWN'S DARING
Dean, with a great shot, forced Brown to just as great a save. The goalkeeper could not hold the fiery drive, and it came out to Geldard, but Brown had rushed across and got in the way of Geldard's effort. Brown suffered for his daring, but no doubt considered it well worthwhile. Dean left the field to have his boot attended to, and while he was away his presence was missed for the ball came down the middle. and there was nobody up to deal with it.
BALL'S SNAP GOAL
At the half-hour the Wednesday obtained a snap goal, mainly through the quick-footed Hooper, who scooped the ball over Cresswell's head, to give Ball an easy task. Still, one had to commend the Sheffield centre-forward for the quick manner in which he accepted the chance. The Wednesday's speed on the ball was very often much too hot for the Everton men, and Rimmer most certainly should have scored a second goal when he found himself standing plumb in front of goal. He shot straight at Coggins, and when the ball came out to him again he had only to take another quick shot to have brought a result, but a slight delay caused him to be outnumbered and foiled.
THE SECOND GOAL
A free kick led to a second Sheffield goal. Burgess sent the ball goalwards with the obvious intention of giving Ball the chance. Coggins ran out, but misjudged the ball and fell, what time the ball went bounding towards the goal and it is my firm opinion that it crossed the line before Ball finally cracked it into the back of the net. Coggins' leg had given out and he had to be carried to the side, Cresswell going into goal for the last half minute. Coggins was then carried off the field.
Half-time —Everton nil, Sheffield Wednesday 2.
CRESWELL'S SAVES
Coggins did not resume with his colleagues, and Cresswell took his place. He made two saves early on, as did Brown, of the Wednesday. Quite the best shot of the match thus far was made by White, Brown having to fling himself across his goal to prevent the ball from lodging in his net. The Wednesday's third goal was a gift from the Everton defence. Cresswell went out to a ball, missed it and Burgess simply walked up and calmly tapped the ball into the net. This was at the hour.  Beeson, the Wednesday right full back, gave one of the best displays of a full back's duty I have seen. No matter which way the ball came to him he got it away in a clean and workmanlike fashion, and Blenkinsop invariably had the “hand “on Geldard. With their depleted forces Everton did remarkably well to hold out against a side that was vastly superior in their positional play, and a good two yard quicker in their paces. Everton got some consolation from a penalty goal scored by White in the 75th minute. Geldard had been brought down. White goal brought increased vim into the Everton side, and a corner, taken by Geldard, culminated in Dean piloting the ball beyond Brown, and kept up his goal a match record. Everton's luck was in when Hooper struck the upright and Creswell calmly caught the rebound and cleared. Everton's first defeat. Final— Everton 2, Sheffield Wednesday 3. 

SHEFFIELD WED RES V EVERTON RES
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 09 September 1933
At Hillsborough, in glorious weather, before 2,000 spectators. After five minutes Wednesday took the lead, a pass by Cooper giving Hinsley his first goal for Sheffield. Everton were playing good football, but were lacking near goal. McGourty was just a little too slow. Gee was having plenty to do with Hinsley. The latter was fouled just outside the penalty area, and from the free kick Leyland shot over the bar. Half-time;- Sheffield Wednesday Res. 1, Everton Res. 0.

STUB MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 09 September 1933
By Louis T. Kelly

• The Cupholders have at least made a bright beginning
• Everton’s four points this morning means a “net” gain of four on last season’s corresponding matches.
• Dean, with all four goals, reveals the famous centre forward as both captain and leader.
• Everton to date had been something of a one-horse show in regard to scoring, but Dean had plenty of help from others satisfied to do some of the necessary donkey-work.
• When Sheffield Wednesday were last at Goodison we saw a fine struggle for supremacy before Tommy Johnson got his side’s two vital goals in the second half.
• The game also marked White’s first appearance at Goodison as centre half since 1929.
• Wonder what is in store for Everton at the City ground a week hence? In the last few visits they have been assailed with fog, frost, and torrential rain in turn.
• Everton are top have an exciting September wind-up with visits from Arsenal and to Liverpool.
• Everton are not two well equipped with strong, clever, inside deputy forwards to Dunn, Dean and Johnson.
• Arthur Davies, the former Everton keeper, has been promoted to the captaincy of the Exeter City side.

LEAGUE FOOTBALLERS TEN YEARS YOUNGER
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 09 September 1933
CHARLIE GEE, OF EVERTON, SAYS MODERN GAME IS BUILT ON HALF-BACK PLAY
In recent seasons there has been a remarkable scaling down in the average age of league footballers. In certain teams the average age has been reduced from about thirty-two to twenty-two. Experience, however, is still of the utmost importance.  Some of the best men in the game to-day are those who combine mature experience with youthful vigour. Irrespective of age, every footballer must strive to maintain a high standard of physical stamina. He must keep fit—that is one of the things for which he receives his weekly wage. And it is essential that he should be speedy.   The type of game which most League teams are accustomed to playing is sometimes criticized for being too speedy. Spectators in certain instances have complained that fast tactics becomes bewildering. But, generally speaking, I think that spectators appreciate speed. A slow game is apt to be tedious. For football to be attractive every player has to be a “ninety-minute man." That is to say, he is expected to give of his best and to waste no time from the kick-off until the final whistle. But it does not follow that sheer speed to itself can make the game successful and attractive. Speed should be closely allied with skill. The trend of modern football progress is more clearly seen in half back play than in any other aspect of the game. It has become a truism that the main strength of a team is to be found in its half back line. Half backs have many vital responsibilities. It is not sufficient for them to work simply as defenders who, mark certain opposing forwards and who help the full backs to guard the goalmouth. Half hacks are both defenders and attacker? Their main duty is to make certain that their team do not become disorganized by determined and clever moves on the part of their opponents. In other words, the half-hacks are on the field of play to maintain contact between the forwards and full-backs. The men who play in this section of a team require versatile qualities. In much the same way as a cricketing batsman must have all the strokes of the game, so the half-hack requires all the individual qualifications possessed by the various members of a football team. An ideal half back combines the dour defensive qualities of a hefty full back with the speed and science of a skillful forward. It is no easy task to be a capable half hack in these days. On the field of play he must be prepared for anything. He may be called upon to assist in breaking up a determined attack by his opponents. At a second's notice he is likely to find himself co-operating at great speed with the centre half in pushing the ball towards the forward line.  In emergencies the half backs often fig flit a strenuous “rearguard action." helping the backs and the goalkeeper to keep the ball safe. Some people consider that half backs do not receive their fair share of praise. Certainly it is true that public acclamation is usually confined to those occasions when forwards score brilliantly or when goalkeepers make spectacular saves.  Half hacks seldom appear in the limelight. But they should derive satisfaction from the fact that their team's success is largely dependent upon the work of the half back line.

EVERTON A V NORTHEN NOMADS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 09 September 1933
Everton had most of the play in the early stages, and the visitors’ goal was lucky to escape downfall.  Jackson and Morris were playing well in defence for the home side and spoiled several dangerous movements.  Lapham missed a good chance of giving Everton the lead by putting the ball high over when well placed.  Deighton made good saves from Huxley and Owens. 
Half-time; Everton A 0, Northern Nomads 0.

EVERTON 2 SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 3
September 11 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury.
Everton's First Defeat.
Sheffield Wednesday the Better Side.
Coggins Hurt; Cresswell Keeps Goal.
By "Stork."
When speaking of Everton's first defeat of the season (they lost 203 to the Wednesday), one has to make allowance for their misfortune in losing their goalkeeper, Coggins one minute from the interval. I do not wish it to be understood that Everton would not have been beaten, if they had the full use of their complete side, for the Wednesday, in my opinion were always the better team. But it is an axiom nowadays that to lose a man is to lose the game. Up to the time of the Wednesday's opening goal Everton had played sound football; in fact, the game promised to be one of high class, for there were players afield who know and played the best type of football. There were series of combined movements, which were pleasing to the eye, and with a shade of luck, Everton might easily have taken the lead before their rivals scored. The conditions did not help the players for apart from the hard ground and the lively ball, there was a variable wind which often played tricks with the ball and put a man out of position when he had in effect taken up the correct place if the ball had not eddied about in the air. One of the big factors in the Wednesday's triumph was their speed in going for the ball. They did not wait its arrival, preferring to seek it, whereas Everton waited its coming, and many times lost their chance because an opponent was too smart for them.
Hooper's Rapid Move.
With the injury to Coggins, it appeared likely that the Wednesday would run up a big score, but Everton fought against worthy formen and a tremendous handicap in fine style, and in the end came close to saving a point. The first goal was due to Hooper's quick thinking and misjudging on the part of Cresswell, the Everton full back coming out to shade too far to head Hopper'' centre which went over his head and straight to the foot of the eager Ball. Coggins was left in a helpless position. Their second goal, which followed on an injury to Coggins, was the direct outcome of the injury, for when Burgess sent the ball hurtling up towards goal there did not appear any danger in it culminating in a goal. Coggins came out and found the ball bouncing in the air. He jumped to catch it, but his injured knee gave put on him, and he slumped to the ground, what time the ball went bounding towards the goal. Ball, too make doubly sure, dashed after it, and cracked it into the net, but the ball had already crossed the line.
Cresswell As A Goalkeeper.
Coggins, did not resume with his colleagues and Cresswell went into goal, and let it be said he dealt ably with his first two shots, but when he ran out and missed what looked an easy ball he presented Burgess with the simplest of goal scoring tasks. Three goals down Everton were not in a happy position. It needed a tremendous effort to break down the solid Wednesday defence, but when Geldard was badly fouled by Strange and White scored with the Penalty kick, Everton put more fire into their play and for a time bustled the Yorkshire backs. Beeson –a good one this –and Blenkinsopp, to such an extent that they had to kick out more than usual, and Brown had to make the save, of the match when White put in a grand drive which the goalkeeper edged away from goal after he had flung himself across his goalmouth.
Goal Per Match.
Everton second goal enable Dean to maintain his goal per match record, even though it was a scrambling sort of goal, but it only went to prove that Everton were fighting a game battle. They were ultimately beaten, but not disgraced. This was my first view of the Cup holders this season, and I was not impressed. I asked a good judge of the game "who was Everton's best player?" He had to cudgel his brain before answering, which gives you a good idea of their play. He named Stein; I agreed, and then added White, but really and truly Everton as a team, even when at full strength did not play confidently. At times the crowd became restive. They called upon their favourites to do something and not let the Wednesday have so much of the ball. It annoyed them to see the ball taken from the Everton men so frequently. While the Wednesday won I would not say they were quite so good a side as a few years ago. Their wingers, Hooper and Rimmer, had a quiet time, but their inside men Starling, Burgess and Ball, were very smart, and were well supported by a good half-back line. Beeston, the right full back, has been spoken of as a coming international, and it would not surprise me to see him in a representative game before the season is over. Everton: - Coggins goal; Cook and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White, and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean (Captain), Johnson, and Stein, forwards. Sheffield Wednesday: - Brown, goal; Beeston, and Blenkinsopp, backs; Strange, Millership, and Burrows, half-backs' Hooper, Starling, Ball, Burgess and Rimmer. Forwards. Referee Mr. J.C. Smith (Aston-Under-Lyne).

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY RESERVES 3 EVERTON RESERVES 0
September 11 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central League (Game 5)
Penalties played a great part in Everton's defeat by Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsboro. Two were given against Everton defenders and both converted by walker, the home right back, and as Brolly, a half-back scored the other goal neither set of forwards distinguished themselves in goal-scoring. Sheffield, however, were the better side and deserved victory.
Everton "A" 0 Northern Nomads 0
Friendly Match.
At Crosby. In a game characterized by much hard and high kicking, it was fitting that both sides about gain a point. Everton had the better chances of scoring. O'Reilly and Lapham both missing open goals. Everton had the better of the opening half, but splendid goalkeeeping by Norman Hones (Welsh amateur international) prevented them from scoring. The second half was fairly even Lapham hit the crossbar with a terrific shot while Pitt, of the visiting side, who was an outstanding player, made some very clever runs, but met with no success.
Sports Pie.
•  Tranmere Rovers held their lead after a close game with Gateshead who lost their goalkeeper, and O'Donnell the former Everton back, took his place.

BEE’S NOTES
Liverpool Echo - Monday 11 September 1933
GOALKEEPER INCIDENTS
When two such teams as Everton and the Wednesday meet, the outcome should be first-class football, for there are players on both sides full in the knowledge of what is required to bring success.  Up to the time of the first goal I though the display at Goodison Park was of high class, and has settled myself down to enjoy a feast of good football.  There were incidents in the play which could not help but make an appeal, and that despite the conditions, which were not in favour of the players.  Firstly, there was the hard nature of the ground, the scudding ball, and a gusty wind which carried the ball hither and thither, and made its landing uncertain.  When it hit the turf it came off the ground with the nip of a Larwood over, but it was the ball’s flighty antics which prevented more than five goals.  There were chances offered to the forwards of both sides, but they could not be taken simply and solely because the ball was too quick for the players.  Dean should have scored early on, and Ball should have followed suit later, but in each case the ball beat the man, and saved the goalkeeper. It is acknowledged in present-day football that to lose a player is to lose the game, and when that player is a goalkeeper, well it is doubly so.  When Coggins had to retire just before the interval and did not reappear in the second half things looked black for Everton, for they were not playing with the same “devil” as their rivals, who, in my opinion, were the better side throughout, but Everton put their shoulders behind the guns and scored two goals to make the result read more reasonable (writes “Stork”).
THE GOALS
Coggins had no chance with the Wednesday’s first goal and an injury just before Burgress’s second goal undoubtedly prevented him saving the shot- I say shot, but in actual fact it was a pass up the middle.  Burgess lobbed the ball up to Ball; Coggins ran out, only to find the bounce of the ball against him.  He jumped in the air, but at the critical moment his knee gave out on him and, instead of him going up he came down, and the ball bounded over the prostrate body and wended its way towards the net.  Ball saw the possibility of a goal, and dashed in to make it, but it was one before he actually connected up with the ball and sent it into the back of the net.  Would Everton have won with Coggins a fit man throughout? For my part I thought the Wednesday were always the better side. They weal, yards quicker off the mark, and this meant that they had more of the ball than Everton, who, as has always been their desire, waited for the ball—rank bad policy against a side which banks so much on speed. It was annoying to see the ball taken off their toes so often, and the crowd became restive and critical about their players, so much so that there were calls made to them “to buck up their ideas." They did when White scored a penalty after Burgess had beaten “goalkeeper “Cresswell to chalk up the third goal. Cresswell, by the way, made some good saves, if in an orthodox manner, and Dean kept his goal per match record intact with a scrambling sort of goal.
EVERTON'S STANDARD
Everton's standard of play after the first quarter of an hour was not impressive. Geldard was not happy, neither war Britton; in fact, one had a difficulty in naming any outstanding Everton man. Stein was the best forward, and Thomson opened well, but White was the man of the middle line and hit one of the best shots of the match, and only the upright prevented it turning into a goal. I have seen Cook and Cresswell play better. Dean was right up against it. He had Millership, Beeson—a tip-top right full back this—and the cool and methodical Blenkinsop to battle with. He tried hard enough, but what chance had he? The Wednesday might not be as good as they were, but their inside forwards are more than useful, Ball being particularly dangerous, and Burgess and Starling universal providers. The Hooper-Rimmer combination did not show up any too well, but Burrows and Strange were good half backs. Brown is a fortunate man to have two such sound defenders in front of him. He saved many difficult shots, but Blenkinsop and Beeson saved him much work by their brilliant kicking and sound intervention.

"C" IN THE CALAMITY EVERTOR SIGN WELSH GOALKEEPER
Liverpool Echo - Monday 11 September 1933
Glen Jones, goallkeeper of the Bala Football Club, has signed amateur forms for Everton. Two Everton officials travelled to Bala to secure his signature. Jones kept goal for Bala for the past four seasons, is a popular goalkeeper on the Cambrian Coast, and has played for the Towyn and Aberdovey clubs. In view of Coggins' injury the signing is significant.

EVERTON'S FORWARDS MUST –SHOOT!
September 11 1933. Evening Express.
Weakness That Cost Them Full Points.
By the Pilot.
In spite of a desperate rally in the closing stages of their match with Sheffield Wednesday, Everton failed to retain their unblemished home record. Sheffield Wednesday defeated them 3-2 at Goodison Park –a victory which was deserved, because the visitors were the superior team even before fate dealt the Blues a series of handicaps. Everton's chief fault, however, lies in attack. The forwards did not produce half-a-dozen real shots among them. That is not good enough and will cost many more points if the defect is not remedied. But it was an unlucky game for Everton. Here is the Blues' tale of misfortune briefly told. Thomson struck the bar when the score-sheet was blank; Coggins was kicked on the knee when intercepting Rimmer; Coggins knee collapsed when he went to gather a harmless bouncing ball, and the ball bounded on to the net; Cresswell took Coggins' place in goal throughout the second half, leaving the Blues with ten men. White struck the post with a mighty drive. Let me explain right away that the Wednesday were quicker and more incisive in their first half work, during which Everton never struck true form.
Cresswell in Goal.
After Ball's goal in 30 minutes had been added to by Burgess's lucky shot, when Coggins collapsed, the match looked as good as won. Cresswell went into goal and did exceedingly well, but when he missed a harmless pass Burgess was able to make it three up for the Wednesday. Then however, came one of the most gallant fights I have ever seen an Everton team put up. Spurred on by White's penalty goal, they hammered away at the Wednesday who, though inclined to ease up at one stage, were forced back on to desperate defence. There were fourteen minutes to go when White scored, and at the 80 th minute Dean made it 3-2. Dean was well mastered by Millership, and like Johnson and Dunn, was right off the shooting standard. Geldard was held by Blenkinsopp, and Stein caused most trouble to the Wednesday defence. White was the bets of the intermediates. Cook had a good day, but the Everton star was Warney Cresswell –the versatile. Coggins was examined by a specialist on Saturday night, but the extent of the injury to his left knee is not yet known. Sagar will probably be fit for Saturday following his throat trouble.

GLYN JONES SIGNS AMATEUR FORMS.
September 12 1933 Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Glyn Jones, goalkeeper of Bala F.C. has signed amateur forms for Everton. Jones has kept goal for Bala for the pass four seasons, and has played for Towyn and Aberdovey Clubs.

CITY’S NEW P.A. OFFICER
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 12 September 1933
AT SALARY INCREASE OVER PREVIOUS SCALE  
A sub-committee of the Liverpool Public Assistance Committee, to-day, considered the appointment of a public assistance officer in succession to Mr. J. H. Taylor, who retired.  It was decided to recommend the appointment of Mr. George Evans, the assistant public assistance officer, at a salary of £1,250—£100 a year more than his present stipend. This recommendation will come before the full committee for confirmation. For 33 years Mr. Evans has been actively engaged in poor law work. He was assistant clerk to the former Toxteth Board of Guardians, and when the three unions were amalgamated in 1922 he was appointed first assistant clerk to the West Derby Union, and was especially concerned with outdoor relief. Many of Mr. Evans's ideas have been adopted throughout the country. It was mainly on his instigation that the abolition of food stores came about in 1922, while his opposition to the principle of providing relief half in cash and half in kind was vindicated by the Relief Regulation Amendment Order 1932, which legalized the stand taken in Liverpool on his advice. The Royal Commission on Unemployment Insurance received evidence from Mr. Evans in 1930 and he was the author of an official memordum which contained suggestions embodied in the Commission's final report. Mr. Evans has lectured on poor law subjects at the University of Liverpool and has been appointed an examiner for the London Poor Law Examinations Board. He served during the war in the 17th and 20th “Pals" Battalions, K.L.R, and is a director of the Everton Football Club. 

HISTORY GOES BACK TO DOYLE’S DAY
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 12 September 1933
Bee’s Note
There is nothing new under the sun. We who want to see fair play thought a similar case to that of Sam English could not be possible. Yet ye lads and lasses have no memory for the occurrence of near forty years ago when Dan Doyle suffered the same unfair remark that occurred to Sam English—ON THE SAME GROUND, TOO!
Doyle, while playing for Grimsby (before coming to Everton) had an accidental collision with Cropper, the Derby County player, who was killed.  Arriving in due course at Anfield Doyle was failed by a spectator with a phrase almost similar (and certainly meaning the same) as that alleged by English against a Sheffield United player. 

KEEPER FOR EVERTON
Hull Daily Mail - Tuesday 12 September 1933
Everton, whose two leading goalkeepers are indisposed, Sagar having to stand down from the senior side last Saturday and Coggins, who took his place, being badly hurt and having to leave the field, made a step towards righting their position yesterday when they signed Glyn Jones, the Bala custodian, on amateur forms. Jones, who has kept goal for Bala for four seasons, was previously with Towyn and Aberdovey.
Coggin's Injury.
Coggins, the Everton Reserve goalkeeper who sustained a knee injury in the game with Sheffield Wednesday at Goodison Park on Saturday while deputising for Sagar, is stated not to be so seriously injured as at first feared. He is, however, to see a specialist today.

SAGAR RETURNS
September 13 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Everton will once again be at full strength when they meet Manchester City at Maine-road on Saturday, for Sagar has fully recovered from his cold and will resume in goal. The team is; - Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. This is the team, which defeated the City in the Cup final at Wembley last season. The Reserves to meet Manchester City Reserves in a Central League game at Goodison Park, Kick-of f3.15 will be; Frostick; Common, Bocking; Clark, Gee, Archer; Birtley, Cunliffe, Stevens, McGourty, Turner. Frostick is the "A" team goalkeeper and played with the side against Sheffield Reserves last Saturday.

JACKSON OF EVERTON
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 13 September 1933
It is generally supposed that George Jackson, Everton's promising young back, came from Marine. Actually (writes D") lie has been with Everton ever since he left the Zingari Alliance club—Walton Parish Church—and only placed with Marine for one reason (1931-2), during which time he assisted, both clubs, the one in amateur cup-ties and the other in league games. Towards the end of that season he was signed on pro. forms for Everton, and since then has figured in several Central League matches. 
Coggins
Coggins, the Everton goalkeeper, goes into hospital for a cartilage operation. 

TEAM THAT WON THE CUP.
September 13 1933. Evening Express.
Will Face Wembley Rivals on Saturday.
Sagar back In Everton Goal.
By the pilot.
The rivalry of the last F.A. Cup final will be revived on Saturday. Everton, the holders, and Manchester City, the runners-up will meet at Maine-road, Manchester, in the first of the two league engagements. The game should prove one of the biggest of the season, for whereas the City will be anxious to secure some measure of compensation for their 3-0 defeat on April 29, Everton will be all out to prove that they really are masters of the City. Everton will be encouraged by the fact that they will field the full cup-winning eleven, so that Manchester people who were unfortunate enough not to secure tickets for the final will be able to see the winners in action. This has been made possible by the fact that Sagar has recovered from his sow throat and cam resume in goal. This as eased an awkward situation, for Coggins is not likely to be available for some time following his injury received at the Sheffield Wednesday match. Manchester City will decide on their eleven tonight.
Imposing Record.
The City have an imposing record this season, having won three of their five games, lost one and drawn one. They opened indifferently by going down at home to Sheffield Wednesday in the precise score by which the Wednesday broke Everton's home record on Saturday. On that reckoning the City and Everton are evenly matched. The City won 1-0 at Birmingham were as Everton forced a 2-2 draw and at Birmingham 1-0 in the return game at Maine road. In addition the City draw at Leicester without a goal being scored, and last Saturday created a big surprise when they held the Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Highbury. That result reveals Manchester City as a fine team. The chief worry has been in regard to the centre forward position. At the moment young Syme is filling the berth, and he has scored one goal of the City's initial of five. Herd and Tilson claim two apiece. I anticipate that a large crowd of Everton supporters will make the short journey and so give Maine-road something more of that Wembley astomsphere. Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein.
Reserves' Meeting.
Everton Reserves entertain Manchester City Reserves in a Central league match at Goodison Park. Everton Reserves; Fostick; Common, Bocking; Clark, Gee, Archer; Birtley, Cunliffe, Stevens, McGourty, Turner.

TEST OF MEMORY
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 14 September 1933
Bee’s Notes
Re. Dan Doyle and Cropper, “A Friend” says;-
“It was McFarlane (or Macfarlance), the Bootle full back, who sang out ‘Kill another man, Dan! Not a spectator, on Dan’s arrival at the ground.  I heard it myself. Perhaps putting it down to a spectator is diplomatic and very wise, but I am very definite.  It would be interesting to know if any old stager or player remembers the incident.” 
Yes, sir, and your verdict is the correct one.
CUPHOLDERS AT RAKE LANE
The majority of Everton's Cup-winning aide will play in Smedley and Carr's benefit match at Rake-lane on Monday evening, 6 o'clock, when New Brighton will play Everton. The Cup will be on view. Dean, Stein. Sagar, Dunn, Cook, Johnson, Britton and Thomson are certainties.

CUP FINALISTS' MEETING.
September 15 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
The Manchester City team to meet Everton at Maine-road tomorrow, will include eight players who figured in the cup final last April, while Everton's eleven will be the same as at Wembley. The newcomers to the City side are Barnett, right half, McLuckie left half, and Syme centre-forward, who played against Everton at Goodison Park, last season. Bray, who was a left half in the cup final plays at inside left in the City reserve team, at Goodison Park tomorrow. The City League team is; Langford, Barnett Dale, Busby, Cowan, McLuckie; Toseland, Marshall, Syme, Herd, Brook.
Sports-Pie
•  The Irish football authorities are not pleased with English clubs in declining to release players for the international match against Scotland
tomorrow. Ireland want Cook (Everton).
•  The Majority of Everton's Cup-winning side will play in Smelley and Carr's benefit match at Rake-lane on Monday at six o'clock when New Brighton will play Everton. The Cup will be on view.
•  Coggins of Everton is to undergo a cartilage operation tomorrow, following his injury in the match against Sheffield Wednesday last Saturday.

SHOOT –HARD-AND-OFTEN!
September 15 1933. Evening Express.
Everton Forwards' Way To Beat City.
By the Pilot.
Shoot-hard-and-often. This should be the policy of Everton's forwards tomorrow when the Blues visit Manchester City at Maine-road. At the same time Dixie Dean, Everton's captain, will be all out to preserve his record of scoring a goal in every match this season. Dean, up to now, has scored five goals in the four matches played by the Blues. He scored single goals against West Bromwich Albion Derby County and Sheffield Wednesday and two against Birmingham. On this reckoning it seems as if the Everton forwards are getting "among the goals," but the reverse is the truth. The only failure about the cup-holders this season has been their lack of shooting power although their approach work has been brilliant in its subtely and effectiveness. If matters are not altered tomorrow, then Manchester City might secure some measures of compensation for their defeat in the F.A. Cup final at Wembley in April. The trouble with the Everton forwards is that they try to make too sure before letting go their shot. It is a mistaken policy. The club will be encouraged by the return of goal of Teddy Sagar, and consequently the full cup winning side will be on view. Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. Manchester City; Langford; Barnett, Dale; Busby, Cowan, McLuckie; Toseland, Marshall, Syme, Herd, Brook.
•  Advertisement in Evening Express. Central league Match At Goodison Park, Tomorrow (Saturday), Everton v. Manchester City. Kick-off 3.15. Admission 6d, Boys 3d. Stands 9d (inc tax).

F.A CHARITY SHIELD MATCH
Liverpool Echo - Friday 15 September 1933
EVERTON TO MEET ARSENAL ON OCTOBER 18
Everton will meet Arsenal in the F.A. Charity Shield match, Cup winners v. League champions, at Goodison Park, on Wednesday. October 18, at 3.15. There will be no complimentary tickets to clubs, directors, or anyone. Everything goes to charity. Ordinary League prices will be charged. As showing the furore for the Arsenal League game on September 23, the bookable seats are already disposed of, but there are 12,000 unreserved seats.
For the Smedley-Carr (New Brighton) benefit Everton are sending over their Cup side, with the exception of Bocking for Cresswell and Gee for White, to Rake-lane. The Cup will also be taken to Wallasey for the first time. The appearance of Everton's first team is a fine gesture on the part of the players themselves, as they volunteered to take part in the match, which is at Rake-lane on Monday, at 6 o'clock. Everton: Sagar; Cook, Bocking; Thomson, Gee, Britton; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, and Stein. New Brighton. Bradshaw; Kerr, Carr; Smedley, Amery, Butler; Liggins, McPherson, Davis, Miller, and Pegg. The referee will be Mr. Charles Taylor, and the linesmen Messrs. Sam Cross and A. J. Gracy.

CUP FINAL TEAMS MEET AGAIN
Liverpool Echo - Friday 15 September 1933
CITY'S IMPROVED FORM
Bee’s Notes
Everton and Manchester City are repeating their Cup-final meeting : maybe with the same or a similar result. Everton have laid the bogy flat: Manchester City no longer strike terror into the hearts of their rivals. Manchester have recently done some surprising things, and their result card shows this is to be a stiff meeting. One can hardly expect it to be a repeat order of the final tie because the atmosphere is changed to the league frame of mind. Everton can win if they will produce shots from reasonable angles and if they forget to take “just one more chance." Sager returns to the cup-winners' side, while Coggins will be going through an operation for cartilage.  I believe Cresswell had not, prior to Saturdays call, been keeping goal in practice tests so that the loss of the goalkeeper was a severe blow. Everton have been producing the best football with hardly the necessary punch in the final effort. Given that change then City will be worked hard and the loopholes in City's defence will be found once more. They are there, for everyone to see, and Everton forwards must know 'them. It will be a real Lancs, battle, with Manchester urged on by the spirit of revenge and Everton keen to wipe out the memory of a home defeat. Sager; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson, Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein.

CUP FINALISTS MEET AGAIN.
September 16 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury.
By John Peel.
The Cup finalists at Wembley last April renew their rivalry today at Maine-road and no doubt the City will be particularly anxious to turn the tables to some extent in this League game. Everton are still a power, and with Sagar back in goal the cup-winners will be at full strength. The loss of Coggins last week largely contributed to the defeat by Sheffield Wednesday, and providing the teams remain at full strength to the end on this occasion, the game should be well worth seeing. The teams are: - Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein. Manchester City; Langford; Barnett, Dale; Busby, Cowan, McLuckie; Toseland, Marshall, Syme, Herd, Brook

EVERTON DRAW.
September 16 1933. Evening Express, Football Edition.
Herd's Master Goal Foils Blues.
Dean –As Usual.
By the Pilot.
Everton proved a great attraction at Maine-road today, nearly 40,000 spectators turning up to see the renewal of the Cup final duel. Everton wore the black and white colours they used at Wembley. The City wore black armlets as a mark of respect to Danny McMahon, an old player who died this week. Manchester City: - Langford goal; Barnett, and Dale, backs; Busby, Cowan (captain), and McLuckie, half-backs; Toseland, Marshall, Syme, Herd, and Brook, forwards. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cook and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean (captain), Johnson and Stein, forwards. Referee Mr. L. Dale, Sheffield.
The Game.
Everton had to open against a blazing sun, and Britton got Geldard away, the ball being swept across to the left flank, where Stein won a corner. From this Geldard shot in along the carpet, and although
Langford was beaten, Cowan managed to get his foot to the ball and thus save a certain goal. The ball was only partially cleared and was sent in again, Langford having to fist away. Syme managed to head by the Everton post in the first City raid, Everton were playing good football, being rather quicker on the ball and more precise in their work. Geldard, always a menace, gave Everton the lead in five minutes. This followed work by Thomson and Dean.
Thomson Beats Three Men.
Thomson beat three men on the touchline, before tipping the ball up the middle for Dean. Dixie turned it over to Geldard, who raced in at top speed and banged the ball into the roof of the net with such force that the ball hit the net support and came back into play. Syme twice disappointed with reasonable chances. Then Dunn, receiving a back pass from Geldard, struck the post with a terrific shot. When the City defence stood still Geldard ran through, but had to be content with a corner. Geldard was playing a great game. It was left to Busby to deliver the best shot, Sagar saving high up. Cook was twice guilty of slowness, but fortunately Sagar was on his mettle, saving glorious drives from Herd and Marshall, beating away a cross ball from brook, and having to take the ball well outside the penalty area before kicking out to safely. Johnson burst through the backs and passed back across goal as he was pushed. Barnett was there to relieve. Geldard was pulled up with a lovely tackle in another of his bright movements, but it was only on rare occasions that they could hold up the Bradford boy. White took this but topped his drive. Sagar saved a header from Syme, and then Marshall let go from behind a colleague Sagar taking the ball with his left arm as he dived to the right.
City Improve.
The City had improved after a shaky opening, and Herd, receiving a rebound off the referee, placed by the post with terrific force. The game was producing some good football even though the players on both sides founded it no easy thing to kill the ball on a bone hard ground. In this pursuit Everton were the more successful. The City deservedly drew level in 42 minutes, Busby taking a quick throw-in, and Toseland crossing to the goalmouth. Syme's leap drew attention, and Brook drove in along the floor from short range, Sagar being unslighted. Sagar and Geldard were the heros of the first half but there was inclined to be hesitancy in defence on occasion, Cook being rather slow.
Half-time Manchester City 1, Everton 1.
There was a thrill at the start of the second half when Toseland was allowed to run in towards the post, but White managed to get the ball away. Stein had a good chance, cutting in with only Langford to beat, but shooting straight at the goalkeeper. Everton played brilliantly in the opening stages of this half, the City being hard pressed time and again. Cook surprised the City with a mightily kick to the goal-mouth, and Langford fisted the ball up when menaced by Dean. The ball fell to Stein, who took it with his head, and Cowan jumped in to hit it around the post.
Everton Regain Lead.
Everton regained the lead at the end of an hour when Dean kept up his record of a goal in every match. It was another big clearance by Cook which started the damage. It kept the City, defence on the run. A quick forward pass was made and Johnson flicked it with his forehead so that dean was able to run by Cowan, draw Langford from goal, and neatly flick the ball into the net.
A Lucky Escape.
Just after Dean got through again, but Barnett just managed to flick the ball from his toe and helped Langford. This was a remarkable escape for the City. Johnson and Dunn contributed some glorious interpassing, which left dean and Johnson with only Langford to beat Langford managed to smother the ball and withstand the scramble until aid came in the form of a kick out by Cowan. Everton had been right on top this half, and should have taken game and rubber with this move.
City Equalise.
The City in their second really dangerous raid of this half, equalised with one of the greatest goals I have seen in years in 67 minutes. McLuckie drew the defence and fed Herd, who knocked the ball over the heads of two opponents in turn, stepped in and scored with a perfect "daisy cutter" from just inside the penalty area. Final Manchester City 2 Everton 2.

EVERTON'S VISIT TO MANCHESTER
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 16 September 1933
GELDARD & DEAN SCORE; CITY RALLY TO DRAW
By Bee
Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein.  Manchester City; Langford; Barnett, Dale; Busby, Cowan, McLuckie; Toseland, Marshall, Syme, Herd, Brook.  Referee; Mr. Dale (Sheffield).   Everton and Manchester City, Cup final finans, met at Maine-road, to-day, Everton in white jerseys, and black shorts, and Manchester City wearing an armlet was token of the memory of their former player, Johnny McMahon. Among the spectators I noticed Jackie Brown, Foran's possible opponent. The ground was terribly hard. The spectators numbered 40,000 and rumour had it there were 10,000 outside waiting to come in. City were, of course, much changed from their Wembley appearance, both in personnel and in style of play.
GELDARD'S ROUSING SHOT
They won the toss, and therefore Everton had the sunshine in their eyes, but Everton were the first to score. A rousing shot by Geldard not far out, but with little room to spare for his shot, followed Dean's sound hook towards the right wing. Geldard took his success with calm, and proceeded to tie up his laces while the other Everton players were keen to show their congratulations. But to my mind the genesis of this goal was written by Thomson, who beat three men, and the pace of the ball, which threatened to go over the touchline—that was how this goal was started. Johnson made the first attempt against his old club, and Geldard's shot struck a defender's leg, which was quite an accidental way of stopping a goal, after which Britton found himself riding pick-a-back on White's shoulders. Herd and Brook were the prominent members of the home team's attack, but Syme was also on the premises and only the neatness of White, Britton, Cook, and Cresswell prevented Manchester City making good their initial endeavour. Sagar caught a bumping ball from Herd, followed with a fine clearance from the same player, who shot much higher this time and with a long fling by Busby showed that his absence of a week had not impaired his keen sight and safe hands.
ON THE MARK
Manchester City had a spell of continuous attack which roused the spectators to a fine pitch of enthusiasm, but it must not be forgotten that although City had this patch of shooting Everton had started an unusual battery, and in the number it must be chronicled that Dunn and Johnson were near shooting through. Eric Brook, who tried to win the final tie by himself, caused Sagar to make another save, and so far in this match there had been more shooting, definite, direct, and on the mark than I have seen in any previous match. Geldard got a severe smack on the leg, but played on, and Tom Johnson roamed to inside right, where he got the defence guessing, then failed to put sufficient force into his process of pushing the ball acmes the goalmouth. Otherwise there must have been a goal. Dale now took charge of Geldard with a penalty-area tackle and a neat cut in. On the other hand, Busby developed his drive.
CITY DRIVES
The White line was a barrier to Manchester City, yet the home team was definitely on top in the matter of attack for twenty minutes, and first Marshall with a stunning shot, saved by Sagar, and then Herd with two efforts of great power went close to goal with really fine drives. Herd got his second chance through a shot striking the referee, and the little man took the rebound. Very rarely did Stein get the ball, whereas City were now employing Toseland and Brook to some tune, a " cross" by Toseland causing Sagar to leap across his goal and turn the hall round the post.
BROOK'S EQUALISER
Such continues pressure was bound to produce a goal, and when Thomson played for safety and put the ball into touch there was one of City's throws-in, and Toseland put the ball to his co-winger, Brook, who shot into the right-hand corner of the net. Half-time. Manchester City 1. Everton 1
The first half ended with a goal to City, and the second half started with the possibility of a lead, when Thompson and Cresswell left it to “each-other-partner.'" Fortunately, when thyme squared the ball, White stepped in to save the situation. Dunn made a chance stint, and Stein a drive that did not suggest Langford being secure, although he got the ball away. Everton were never cleverer than when they were heading passes. Stein went after a line ball that Busby unwisely had given, up, and then by the luck of chance the winger simply over-ran the ball for a goal-kick—a poor end to a nice bit of enterprise. Cook's long punts were a menace, and one of them showed Langford not too sale. Geldard made a fast shot to the side net, and Stein headed down when he might have shot, and Cowan was able to edge from the goal line.
DEAN DOES IT
After a dull ten minutes there was a reawakening in which Dean scored almost at ease from one of Cook's long clearances, which found the City defence spread-eagled, and Dean made no error about beating the bewildered goalkeeper. Thus Dean kept up his record of a goal in every match. Bushy saved on the goal-line when Dean and Johnson between them seemed certain to make the game good for a victory, Langford being on the ground. Byrne shot bard and a trifle too high, and Cresswell cleared from the goalline with Sagar beaten, and Herd was unable to take a simple pass through the glare of the sun. 
HERD'S LONG-RANGE SHOT
This was bad luck, but the little Scotsman got his reward a moment later when a pass from McLuckie gave him his chance. Herd hooked the ball forward and ran to it in the fashion of a Rugby back, and delivered a long-range shot, low and sure, to the net. Time, 67 minutes. This was the third long-distance shot Herd had used for a goal this season. Cowan slightly damaged in a bumping match with White and Dunn, after making a shot go near had a blow on the ear. Considering the state of the ground the fare had been extremely good and the contest clean and enlivening. A free kick led to Sagar catching a header from Brook and Syme putting the goalkeeper into the net and the ball in a safe place. Stein was doing big work now in spite of the useful game played by Barnett and Dale, and the winger beat three men very cleverly to make his centre with judgment, and Langford and Dean bumped into each other, the ball being cleared. Final:—Manchester City 2, Everton 2. 

STUB MARKS
Liverpool Echo-Saturday, September 16 1933
By Louis T. Kelly

• Coggins’ injury v Sheffield Wednesday reminds one of the day, some 28 years ago, when Billy Scott collapsed against the self-name “Blades” Walter Abbott going into goal for half the game.
• And Everton, after leading 5-1, had to rest content with a 5-5 draw.
• Everton were in a fix, and the services of the great Roose were enlisted for the rest of the season.
• Then, strange to relate, the following season Scott got damaged when playing against the other Sheffield club, United, and Everton’s local-born back, Jack Crelley, filled the breach.
• Millership made a good deputy centre half; in fact he stuck to Dean like a Leach.
• Steve Bloomer scored 352 goals, Joe Smith 340.  Both were inside men, so Dean is the first centre forward to pass the three hundred.
• One paper came out the other day with the weighty news that Everton’s Tommy white weighs over 14st.
• But, whatever their fortune, White will always be an Everton enthusiast through thick and thin.
• Coggins has been sadly out of luck since helping Everton to win their place back in Division 1.
• Appendicitis laid him low in the summer of 1931, and his appearance in goal on Saturday was only his second for over two seasons. 
• The Blades’ extra cut and thrust made all the difference at Goodison.
• Ben Williams is in training again
• Dean was the centre of attraction today at Maine-Road.
• Sagar’s tonsillitis trouble last week turned out badly-both for himself and Coggins.
• Tommy Johnson for once had an off-day.
• Then what of Geldard?  Is he finding it a big gap between First and Second Division football?
• What a highly-coloured fortnight- Everton v. the Arsenal and Anfield Reds!
• Kennedy (ex-Everton) is showing skill, but is said to be a trifle on the slow side.  However, better slow and sure.
• Per contra, the Everton and Derby leaders, Dean and Bowers, had found the net in every match to date.

EVERTON RES V MAN CITY RES
Liverpool Echo-Saturday, September 16, 1933
Everton, using more method and determination into their goal area work, bothered the City defence, and the penalty awarded for hands, taken by Clarke, was brilliantly saved by Nicholls.  Crostick saved from Bray, and Halliday and Stevens hit the post, whilst at the other end Bray hit the crossbar.  Percival scored for the City.  Half-time; Everton 0, Manchester City 1.

EVERTON RES . MANCHESTER C. RES
September 16 1933. Evening Express.
Manchester showed more enterprise early on in the match with Everton Res today, and Frostick, deputising for Coggins, did well to save from Halliday. Everton improved. Nicholls saved from McGourty, and Birtley went close with a capital header. Stevens showed a clever touch, but failed with two good chances. Everton escaped a deficit when Halliday charged Frostick over the line and the keeper just cleared. Everton were awarded a penalty, but the City keeper brought off a great save from Clark's shot. Manchester became dangerous and Frostick made two fine saves from Bray and Halliday. He was lucky when an effort from Bray hit the bar and bounced into play. Eventually City took the lead through a drive by Percival. Half-time; Everton Res 0, Man City Res 1.

MANCHESTER CITY 2 EVERTON 2
September 18 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Sagar's Fine Display
Great Crowd See Finalists Draw.
By "Bee."
Sagar should have been in bed with the after-effects of the flu then Manchester City would have had a chance to wipe out something of the soreness felt through their Cup final defeat at the hands of Everton. As it was Sagar kept a splendid goal –as at Wembley –and Manchester had to be content with a draw of 2-2, after being led twice in the game that attracted 47000 spectators and a gate of well-nigh £3,000. Sagar was the foremost man of the day. He took the shots from Herd, Marshall, Brook, and Busby of the half-backs with fine skill; his anticipation, clearances and catching and clearing in spite of on rushing forwards, showed him a mater schemer for position. Actually the ground was terrible hard, and therefore the ball rarely staved on the turf; it had that bumping turning motion that is footballers' greatest bogey. Yet the game was admirable in every way, and was refereed to the satisfaction of all concerned. Add the space of thetuation, the continues of shots, and pace, and the general satisfaction to player and spectator, and it will be seen that this was a fine meeting of Lancashire sportsmen who contested every bit of the game with a willing heart but a perspiring brow.
Fast Pace Maintained.
I did not think it possible the pace of the first half could be kept up, but after a strangely quiet ten minutes' interval of play in the second half the players were aroused to further effort, and even if City had the majority of the attack there could not be a word said against the way Everton stood up to those attacks. The game began with thrills and some frills from Everton, with must work the ball their own sweet way or else give up the game. Geldard scored in six minutes; a goal taken with sting in little space, with the shooter necessarily quick to stride to his chance and a shot of much worth delivered to the right place. City then met Sagar. Enough has been said to indicate what happened then. Near the interval Brook scored close in from his fellow winger's cross-field pass, following a throw-in through a deliberate kick to touch. The second half was just as thrilling. Dean, who had been gripped by the workmanlike and dogged Cowan, had just one change to steal through per Cook's lunge at the ball and he coolly beat Langford, and if a moment later either dean or Johnson had got out of each other's way a goal must have arisen.
Spectacular Point.
As it was an extraordinary escape came City's way, which otherwise would have made the margin two goals. Finally two goals. Finally Herd, the little winger, took the draw through a very fine goal; a spectacular hook over White 's head and a following up process that brought him within twenty yards or so from goal. Herd drove in a low shot close to the right upright, and Sagar had to confess he was beaten. Each side had to thank a back or a half-back for keeping the goal intact when the goalkeeper was temporarily out of position, but the draw of 2-2 was quite the best verdict in such circumstances. There was but one stoppage (to Cowan), who works a trifle too hard, and could save himself with more first time passes to the wingmen, and every player deserves' credit for having made a perfect day's sport where cricket would have been more suitable according to the state of the "pitch" and the sun's rays. In the home side I liked best their steadfast backs and Cowan and Busby, the latter of whom is a subtle player, with a strong shot. In attack Brook had his best innings early on, but later was held quite securely by Britton and Cook.
Herd's Neat Ways.
At centre Syme worked hard, but not to much purpose, through the irregular finishing of the City forward line, in which Herd was a joy with his neat ways and his massive shots. On the Everton side there was a good, all-round display, particularly in goal and at full back, with all the half-backs doing their part nobly. Geldard showed confidence, and therefore improvement, albeit his partner did not get much from him in the second half through not employing his sufficiently with forward passes.. Dean had a lone innings for nearly an hour, but he kept his place, and kept Cowan and company on the edge of their nerves through his heading, and finally got what has become a custom with him this season –a goal in every match. Johnson schemed against his former comrades, and Stein, after a quiet opening, wound up on a high note of determination and skill. Although a match to remember for incident, thrill and equality in really good football in really bad conditions. Manchester City: - Langford goal; Barnett, and Dale, backs; Busby, Cowan (captain), and McLuckie, half-backs; Toseland, Marshall, Syme, Herd, and Brook, forwards. Everton: - Sagar, goal; Cook and Cresswell, backs; Britton, White and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean (captain), Johnson and Stein, forwards. Referee Mr. L. Dale, Sheffield.

EVERTON RESERVES 0 MANCHESTER CITY RESERVES 1
September 18 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Central League (Game 6)
Clarke Penalty saved by Nicholls.
A long pass, a direct sprint for goal, and a first time oblique shot from Percival –a few minutes from the interval –gave the City their goal and victory. Throughout the game Everton had sufficient chances to have made victory secure, but faulty work in the visitors goal area and poor marksmanship was the failing. Fortunately for the losers their defenders and halves played excellently and young Frostick must be credited with some smart clearances, particularly from Holliday and Bray (a very earnest worker). The Mancanians for periods were the more practical and deliberate attackers –even allowing for the fine work of the home halves –their well-constructed advances frequently revealing the possibility of a goal that was eventually thwarted by the resolute Everton defence. Nicholls among other good clearances brilliantly saved a penalty taken by Clark, and although Stevens, who had a poor match, hit the upright. Bray at the other end struck the crossbar with a very fierce drive. A game in which the respective defences prevailed. Everton: - Frostick, goal; Common and Bocking backs; Clark, Gee and Archer half-backs; Birtley, Cunliffe, Stevens, McGourty, and Turner, forwards.
Ellesmere Port Town 0 Everton "A" 6
Liverpool County Combination.
At Ellesmere Port. Everton had not a weak spot in their side, and had it not been for some fine goalkeeping by Evison the score would have been much greater. Everton's new recruit Glyn Jones, in goal, was not called upon to show his worth until the second half, and then he pleased by his sure catching and anticipation. Latham was a fine centre forward for Everton and obtained their first two goals. T.G. Watson added the third before the interval. The second half saw the Town have a little more of the play, but Everton scored further goals through Latham, Leyfield and Hyland.

TONIGHT’S THE BRIGHT NIGHT AT RAKE LANE
Liverpool Echo - Monday 18 September 1933
CUP ON VIEW
EVERTON'S FINE EXHIBITION AND GOOD DRAW WITH MANCHESTER CITY
Bee’s Notes
It would have been better if the Cup final teams had gone to Old Trafford and fought out a cricket match. The turf was iron; the dust flew up; it was creditable that Everton and Manchester City could play such really good football in such really bad conditions. It is not often you see a player give up a simple pass because the sun has blinded him. Yet that is what Herd did. Everton never gave up; they took the lead twice and finished all square—a fine result to a fine day's sport without a whimper from spectator or player, and with a good word for Referee Dale's smart control of the game.
To-night is the gala night for two staunch players of the New Brighton club, Carr and Smedley, when Everton take the Cup and their winning team to Rake-lane, a sporting move on the part of the Everton club and its players. I hope Wallasey will respond equally well.
PUT MANCHESTER TO BED
Ted Sager, ill for a week, would have been better in bed, said the Manchester City people after seeing him give his great display at Maine-road and hearing that he had been ill for a week. I fear Sagar took a risk in turning out. He did wonderful things, considering he should have been in bed. Actually it was his first half exhibition of goalkeeping that “put Manchester to bed." They had turned out all ready to rub off the soreness of the final tie defeat, wherein they said. "None of our players played anywhere near his known best form." And Sagar kept leaping, catching clean and sure, dodging three men and kicking clear. This went on for nearly the whole of the first half, and then Brook got one. Well, City had earned it, and it only equaled the capital goal scored by Geldard, who thus got a lift up in his confidence and felt like " having a go "—and he can shoot with great power if he chooses.
A WORD FOR ALL
I trod the ground and can vouch for it that every time the ball was kicked it must take strange tracks and rarely if ever stay on the turf. Therefore say that the 22 men did markedly well to give such a fine sporting display as that the 47,000 (nearly £3,000) spectators witnessed. Everyone was satisfied —and that is an uncommon feat in modern-football. City were extremely clever in part; they did so many bright things that one wondered what might have happened if Tilson had been there, but by degrees Everton got them penned in and penned up, with Cook and Cresswell doing their work handsomely and others taking their part in the attack, and at half back the game became one long ding-dong struggle; fine to watch, fair in every feature, well handled by the referee, and ending with a just reward--a match all square on the last moment of play. Than which I reckon you can have no better result.  Everton were very pleased to get a point here, because not only had they earned it, but a draw away from home is a performance anytime, anywhere. And City had shot so often that they must have been well-nigh broken in spirit to see Sagar keep the ball out of the net. However, it must be said that while Dean continued his persistent endeavour against the strapping Cowan he also kept his head and his place, with the result that the first time the defence broke for a moment Dean went in to take his customary goal-per-match, while a little steadiness between Dean and Johnson might have brought the score to 3-1. However, it was better the score ended with Herd's magnificent solo effort—an old-fashioned type because neither side deserved to lose. Everton took simple honours (being the away team) and about £400 as their share out of the gate. What more would you? And now they will be able to pay something to Arsenal for their gala match at Goodison Park next Saturday.

EVERTON THREE UP ON "BOGIES"
September 18 1933. Evening Express.
Points gains That Inspire.
Sagar's Brillance At Maine-Road.
By the Pilot. A point a match. This is Everton's Football League record to date this season and, at first glance, it does not appear inspiring. Yet, Everton are three points up on last season. They have engaged in five games, and have won five points. In the corresponding matches last term they secured only two. Here are the comparative results
Season 1932-33 1933-34 Gain Loss
West Bromwich A (H) 1-2 1-0 2 -
Derby County (A) 0-2 1-1 1 -
Birmingham (A) 0-4 2-2 1 -
Sheffield Wed (H) 2-1 2-3 0 2
Manchester City (A) 0-3 2-2 1 -
In recent seasons Everton have rarely gained any points from visits to Derby, Manchester, or Birmingham. They are thus improving on "Bogies." Sagar was magnificent against Manchester City, and the consensus of opinion after the game was that here was England's best. He made not the slightest error against some of the best first-time shooting I have seen for a long time. It was only when he was unsighted following a quick Toseland centre, that Brook was able to equalise Geldard's early goal and then it was a wonder shot from Herd which beat him, after dean had placed Everton in front to make the scores two-all. Everton, though hardly so good in marksmanship as the City had more of the play and their football, at times, was a source of sheer delights. It was a fine match, and the result was just as equitable. They were good teams, with Everton the more subtle schemers and the City providing the power of shot. It was a treat to see Geldard right back on his top note. He had a wonderful first half, giving McLuckie and Dale no peace. He had speed and ball control and with judicious feeding was always a menace. If Geldard keeps up this form it will do much to strengthen Everton's attack, Stein was not so effective, and Johnson and Dean were the pick of the inside forwards. Dean did not accomplish a great deal, but he made Cowan the hardest worked man in the game and was always commanding attention, even though getting little scope to be effective. Thomson, White, and Britton constituted a solid backbone to the team, and Cook and Cresswell did well in the second half, when they got over an inclination to slowness which I noted earlier on.

NEW BRIGHTON 2 EVERTON 2
September 19 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
New Brighton Benefit Game.
Everton Show Their Skill At Rake-Lane.
The friendly match between New Brighton and Everton at rake-Lane, last evening, the proceeds being for the benefit of L. Carr and J. Smedley, the New Brighton players, ended in a draw of 2–2. A crowd of about 5,000 had much to enthuse over, and though lacking the snap and thrills of League meetings, the game never lost interest. Eight of the Everton team which won the F.A. Cup turned out, the absentees being Cresswell, White, and Sagar, from whom Gee, Bocking and Frostick deputising. Though Everton were content at times to go at half-speed, there were occasions when they produced all their known pace and skill which served to bring out the best in New Brighton's defence.
Bradshaw's Saves.
Kerr and Carr stood well to their work, and Bradshaw twice saved in brilliant fashion when Dean made characteristic headers or shots. At the other end Frostick earned applause when he turned aside a drive by Amery. There was a deal of neat and clever combination and many engaging duels, in which New Brighton who their share of the spoils. Twice New Brighton took the lead, first through Davis, who smartly eluded Cook before scoring with a fast shot, and then, after dean had balanced matters with a deft touch, Miller put his side ahead again. Everton then made one of their best efforts, and after a clever round of passing Johnson, with a terrific shot, made the scores level. During the game the F.A. Cup was on view. Teams:- New Brighton:- G.F. Bradshaw, goal; Kerr and Carr, backs; Smedley, Arnery, Butler, and Liggins, half-backs; McPherson, Davis, Miller and Pegg, forwards. Everton:- Frostick, goal; Cook and Bocking, backs; Britton, Gee and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard, Dunn, Dean (captain), Johnson and Stein, forwards.

MATCH OF THE SEASON FOR GOODISON.
September 19 1933. Evening Express.
Cup Holders Tackle The Champions.
Players Worth £80,000.
By the Pilot.
The match of the season is when the Cupholders meet the League Champions. Goodison Park stages that match on Saturday, when Everton, the holders of the F.A. trophy will oppose Arsenal, who topped the First Division last season. It will answer the question of which is the better team of the present day. There should be players on view whose value totals more than £80,000 –men who have claimed tremendous transfers fees and who are the finest exponents of football. Let us glance at the recent records of the clubs:-
Everton.
1927-28 League Champions
1930-31 Division Two Champions.
1931-32 Football League Champions.
1832-33 Football Association Cup winners
Arsenal
1925-26 Football league runners up.
1926-27 Football Association Cup runner sup
1929-30 Football Association Cup winners.
1930-31 Football league Champions.
1931-32 Football Association Cup runner and Football League runners up.
1932-33 Football league Champions
In addition to these successes both clubs have won the F.A. Charity Shield –Everton twice.
Super Teams.
These are achievement s which slamp Saturday's rivals as super-teams. What a game it should be. It would not surprise me to find the ground record of Goodison park broken –the League record is 66,737 for the Everton – Liverpool "Derby" in 1927 – for everyone will want to see this British championship bout." Arsenal may not have the assistance of one or two of their star players. Joe Hulme the international outside-right, is still suffering from a twisted knee received recently while Coleman did not play in the North London "Derby" against Tottenham Hotspur last week. However, any Arsenal player, like any Everton player, is an attraction. Moss, the goalkeeper who came from Oldham Athletic is one of Sagar's chief rivals for international honours. He is a brilliant goalkeeper –agile and alert. Male, the right back is one of the most versatile players in the Football League. In the 1932 cup final he played at left half, but has now settled down into a fine defender. Hapgood, his partner, is one of the best backs in the country, who is certain to be an international.
Oswestry Pivot.
The outstanding figure in the middle line is Herbert Roberts, the former Oswestry boy, who is described as the finest defensive half-back in the country. By no means the ideal constructionists, he takes it upon himself the task of blotting out opposing centre forwards. And he does it very well. john is another versatile player who, though a left-half, played outside left in a cup final, and young Hill, the right half is decribed by Mr. Chapman as "my most promising player." In the attack – the most protent section of the side – are such men as David Jack, of Plymouth and Bolton fame, who, is a fine schemer and opportunists. There is Alex James,, a player in a thousand, and a box of tricks who can get any side on the run. Then there is "Boy" Bastin, the brilliant outside-left, whom I first saw playing for Ladysmith-road School in Exeter, and who then was a dominating personality. He has a fellow Devonian in the attack in Bowden, from Plymouth Argyle, and a third in Birkett, an outside-right from Torquay United. What an array of talent against Everton's brilliant side. yes, it should prove the match of the year.

BEE’S NOTES
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 19 September 1933
“Years of Standing” " writes : As one who believes in the old adage " everything in its place," I learn with astonishment that the Everton F.C. have given permission to a religious body to pour out their propaganda during the interval of the Everton and Arsenal match. There are many thousands of loyal supporters of the local club who object to this invasion of such an unprecedented nature, and who will either be perforce to remain away or attend with feelings of repugnance at their being subjected to this infringing of their rights. I trust that the Everton F.C. will reconsider their decision before it is too late.
Mr. Phillip Kelly writes—ln answer to your test of memory, your correspondent is wrong. It was Dan Doyle who upset a Bootle player by the name of Galbraithe, who retaliated by throwing turf in Dan Doyle's face with the remark, “Don’t come your cropper tricks with me."
Everton F.C. state that it is useless phoning them re seats for the Arsenal game. The 260 bookable seats have been disposed of. There will be plenty of seats, pay at the turnstile.

EVERTON TO BE INVITED TO SOUTH AFRICA?
September 20 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Johannesburg, Tuesday, Everton, winners of the FA cup have been invited by the south Africa football Association, to make a tour of south Africa in 1934, an invitation was recently extended to West Brom, but it was declined on the ground, that such a tour in between two english playing seasons would involve too great a strain on the players. Press association foreign special. Mr. WC Cuff, the chairman of, the Everton football club, when asked about the above message, said that he knew nothing about the matter. No invitation, he said had yet been received.
Everton Cup Team to Meet Champions
Once again the Everton team shows no change and thus the side that has done duty since the opening of the season, with one exception (when Coggins deputised for Sagar against Sheffield Wednesday) will face the Arsenal. The kick off will be 3.15. The side is Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn Dean, Johnson, Stein. The Reserves side to meet Bury in a Central league game at Bury will be; Deighton; Common, Bocking; Clark, Gee, Archer; Birtley, McGourty, J. Balmer, Webster, Turner.

OVAL GOALPOSTS SAVES HIM
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 20 September 1933
A friend, who watched Everton Res and Manchester City Res., says Dave Halliday is still a good centre forward and Gee played tip-top stuff at the week-end, but Everton have no forward ready to take the place of the first team members. They lack weight and shot-power. He adds : Everton's oval goalposts served a good purpose: Bray, one of the Cup final team, who was playing inside for the City reserves, rushed in to head a ball and crashed across the upright injuring his groin and the inside of his thigh. Though the injury would have, been much more serious with the old-fashioned square posts.
EVERTON—NO CHANGE
Once again the Everton team shows no change, and thus the side that has done duty since the opening of the season, with one exception (when Coggins deputised for Sagar against Sheffield Wednesday) will face the Arsenal. The kick-off will be. 3.15. The side is: Sager; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Gelderd, Dunn, Dean, Johnson. Stein. The Reserve side to meet Bury in a Central League game at Bury will be: Deighton; Common, Bocking; Clarke, Gee, Archer; Birtley, McGourty, J. Balmer, Webster, Turner.

ARSENAL PRODUCES "CLASSICS " WITH EVERTON
Liverpool Echo - Friday 22 September 1933
Bee’s Notes
Would that I could be at Goodiosn Park and Tottenham tomorrow.  The alluring prospect of both games sends me into a state of vexation. Arsenal are always worth watching; their games with Everton have been classics; and now each team hears the honourable mention: Cup winners v. League champions. Everton did well at Maine-road, taking the lead twice and having the offer of a third goal that looked too simple for word. They showed more punch than they had shown in previous games, and I was glad to see the changed front. Their style was good, and to-morrow when they tackle the Arsenal they will know they have been playing, because the London side may not have touched the highest points, but they were last of all the division to go into the land of defeat. Actually the loss of James, even for a fortnight, was felt by the London club. I feel the Everton club would feel the loss of Dean similarly, because last week, when Dean was sort-of-playing none, but keeping Cowan working like a horse. Dean was hitching up his trousers and causing the defence to concentrate. Once only they left him—and he scored. I know no centre who keeps a more perfect dependency position than Dean.  You know where to find him all the time.
CONTRARIWISE
On the other hand Alec James knows no laws about white lines; he oversteps them all in his own fascinating, manner. In fact, their methods at, Arsenal include the possibility of James keeping to outside left for quite a long stretch. Then the future key man of the club, Bastin by name, goes inward, stays there, and delivers his terrific shots. Bastin, indeed, is the greet scorer for the Arsenal up to date. Whether Everton's defence can withstand the pushful methods of the Arsenal centre or the subtlety of the wingers remains to be seen. Certainly Arsenal, as ever, will bank on keeping Everton from scoring a solitary goal, and then will "chance" their breakaway effort, in Which 'David Jack and Bastin can mop up ground as if it were a liquid subdance Everton always produce their best for the Arsenal side, and they have not been too lucky in some efforts, notably one a year ago. This time the fixture becomes of added interest, if only because the same teams meet at Goodison Park a little later on in the Charity Shield "final," which is played for by the winner of Cup and the League.  So nearly you go to Goodison Park to-morrow, knowing that this is to be a marvel-match, with personalities of play abounding and clean football the only consideration—save the result! I  thick this game and the next one –v-Liverpool—will be real testing periods for Everton as to whether they can bank on their forward formation this season- and if not, where the reserves are to come from.  The Cup-winning team reads (as you may remember);- Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, Dean, Johnson, Stein.
Liverpool Senior Cup, Everton v. Liverpool, has been fixed for Goodison Park, Wednesday next, at 5.45.  This will be the last of the evening matches, and it proceeds the Saturday “Derby” game between Everotn and Liverpool. 
EVERTON “A” AT CROSBY
Peasley Cross are the visitors to Colleague-road tomorrow (3-15), where the Blues’ third string have yet to show their shooting powers.  Away from home Everton “A” have scored 29 goals in four games, but in their only game to date at Rossett Park a good Northern Nomads X1 kept them to a goalless draw.  Team; Frostick; Jackson, Morris; Mercer, Griffiths, Watson (TG); Hyland, Beahon, Lapham, Watson (JG), and Leyfield. 

ARSENAL VISIT EVERTON
September 23 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Everton and the Arsenal promise their customary high-class exposition of the code today, when I expect Goodison Park to be crowded in every part. For several seasons not the club have been able to field sides of supreme skill, and indeed they have set so high a standard that it is difficult to maintain it. Spectators expect more from the Cup winners and the champions than from other sides, and the player's know they have a high plane to reach. The match this afternoon should provide first-class entertainment, and the issue seems open, but Everton have the advantage of playing at home, and they may make up for the last home defeat and, incidentally, for defeats sustained during the last few seasons at the hands of the Arsenal. James is to turn out, and with Bastin the left wing is likely to prove the danger point. Cook and Britton will have a lively time, and the battle of wits will be a feature of the game. Everton are at full strength and the Arsenal may be without Roberts, who hurt his knee last week, and Haynes may play in his place. The kick off is at 3.15 and the teams are: - Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, White, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn Dean, Johnson, Stein; Arsenal: - from Moss; Male, Hapgood; Hill, Roberts, Haynes, John; Parkin, Coleman, Jack, Bowden, James, Bastin.

EVERTON IN POWER.
September 23 1933. Evening Express Football Edition.
Great Win Over Arsenal.
Champions Outplayed.
By the Pilot.
The match of the season – Everton v. Arsenal, Cup Holders v. Champions. Rain did not keep the people away, there must have been 50,000 spectators present when the teams took the field. The Stands had "House full" notices well before the kick-off. There was plenty of room in the shilling area. Arsenal had Bowden at centre-forward and Jack at inside right, and Parker at inside right. The excursion trains brought Highbury supporters to Goodison. I understand that Mr. A. Coffey is to be the present of grit from his fellow directors at Tuesday board meeting in his roll of his 21 years service as a director. Teams: - Sagar goal; Cook and Cresswell, backs; Britton White and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard Dunn, Dean (captain), Johnson and Stein forwards. Arsenal: - Moss, goal, Male and Hapgood, backs; Hall, Roberts, and John, half-backs; Parker, Jack, Bowden, James, and Bastin, forwards. Mr. E. C. Carnwell (Lichfield).
The Game.
Rain was falling when the teams took to the field. James beat Dean for choice of ends Geldard raced through before people had realized the game was on. Everton kept up the pressure, Dunn's fast shot bounding away off an opponent before White and Thomson left each other, and Parker was able to go through unattended. He cross the ball to the far wing, and it found the touch. Hapgood's back pass misfired before Roberts jumped to the Arsenal rescue in close work by Stein and Johnson. Everton had opened brilliantly, pinning the Arsenal into their own half and working well against an good defence. Bastin the roamer, came inwards to the penalty area, but found Cook unbeatable. A flashing Geldard centre the ball across the Arsenal goal with no one to do the necessary. Everton deservedly took the lead in six minutes dean keeping up his record of a goal a match this season. Clearance kick at the expanse of a throw-in started the movement. Johnson gave the ball a delightful flick, which dean went through with a bouncing ball at his command. He hit it first time and it struck Moss on the body and came out again. Dean seized on to the ball, and with a low shot into the corner of the net. Moss subsequently had to pick up a centre from Stein and turn a shot around the post for a corner. Ten minutes now had gone, and Sagar had not touch the ball. Stein, who just previously had contested a drizzling run cut through to centre and Moss was force to turn the ball over for a corner. Under pressure the Everton defence were far from happy. They seemed to take far to much for granted. Parker go through again because the defence hesitated and Britton had to head the ball over the goal line, with Sagar beaten. Arsenal's first corner, on the left was take by James, but it was poorly used. Hapgood kicked away off the goalline when Dean made a commendable effort, put Dean was penalised. In further pressure by the Cup holders, Johnson tested Moss with a 20 yard shot.
James's Wizardry.
James did some splendid feinting and Everton had a narrow escape, by shooting against Thomson's head Parker with the goal practically at his mercury Hapgood fired over the top from 25 yards out with a free kick, after which White was alleged to have fouled Bastin. Moss fisted away a lighting centre from Geldard before Dunn headed outwards when White took the ball on the drop and his drive flashing only inch over the bar. In a quick throw in Geldard had space to run the ball into the net, but kick the ball too far forward.
Penalty Goal.
5 minutes from the interval Stein was through and delivered a raking pass which Dean shaped for Roberts push him from behind and bumped Dean in the back, and the referee who was on the spot awarded a penalty. White took this and placed to the one side of the gaol and Moss on the other.
Half-time Everton 2 Arsenal 0
Everton had given a really dazzling performance in the first half. Their combination work was a joy and the whole team succeeded because the players kept good position and practically every pass found "home." Apart from certain hesitancy in the defence, this was the almost perfect football combination. Arsenal were dangerous with their sudden raids but that was all. Everton were soon attacking in the second half, Sagar being a spectator, but few shots were forthcoming to worry Moss. Dean had been nursing a leg injury. I think he kicked the ground in a shooting effort, and four minutes after the resumption he left the field. This made little difference so far as territorial play was concerned, for Everton still kept on top, Moss having to gather a sharp shot from Dunn and also to bounding header from Johnson.
Dean Returns.
Dean returned after five minutes, and as a good observer of the new rule awaited the referee's pleasure. I though Dean was fouled in the penalty area when Roberts again appeared to push him in the back, but the referee said "No" when the crowd and Everton wanted White to take another penalty. Everton kept the Arsenal always on the run, in fact I would wager that the Gunners had never been given such a chasing for three seasons. They never knew way to turn, and must have breathed a sign of relief when terrific drives from Johnson and Stein crashed against the side netting. Bastin and James were the "big" little men of the Gunners, but the Everton defence had tightened up considerably, and there were few loopholes. Bastin cut in to bring Sagar into action. Thomson fully compensated for conceding a free kick by extricating Everton from a ticklish position.
Dunn's Goal.
Everton went further ahead in 76 minutes. Dunn was the scorer, this being the first goal by an Everton inside forward this season, Dean of course excepted. The goal was well planned, Johnson placing to Dean and Dixie adopted his famous back pass to give Dunn the first time chance. Dunn took his opportunity with a "daisy cutter" and though Moss touched the ball by diving he could not keep it out. Everton subsequently bombarded the Arsenal goal, Moss fisting away under difficulties and Stein having to take three corners in as many minutes, while the Gunners raced hither and thither. Two minutes from the end, with Everton playing on a light rein and taking liberties, James weaved a spell and Bowden was able to run through on his own and score comfortably, Sagar having no chance. Everton's positional play was the deciding factor. As the whistle sounded Alec James ran across and shook hands with Johnson and Dunn and congratulatory manner. Final Everton 3 Arsenal 1.

BURY RES V. EVERTON RES.
September 23 1933. Evening Express, Football Edition.
Central League (Game 7)
The opening play favoured the visitors, but Stevens was well offside when Turner centred to provide him with a favourable chance. Bury were much more prominent in the subsequent play, and Vernon was repeatedly giving Earl chances to go forward. Deighton was, however, never really extended, although he had to be rather smart to pick up a forward lob from Vernon when earl put across. The game ran on exciting lines, and when Common was penalised for a foul on buttery, Deighton made two quick saves when a goal seemed imminent. Anderson was only inches too high after Buttery had given him an opening, and from a breakaway Stevens failed to hit the objective when given a clear opening by Turner. After much attacking by Bury, Webster came along smartly, but placed the ball outside. Later Stevens hit the bar. Half-time Bury Res 0, Everton Res 0. Nine minutes from the restart Anderson beat two men and put Bury ahead with a shot that went in off the post. Final ; Bury Res 1 Everton Res 0. Everton: - Deighton goal; Common and Bocking, backs; Clark, Gee and Archer half-backs; Birtley, McGourty, Balmer, Webster and Turner, forwards.

EVERTON 3 ARSENAL 1
September 25 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury.
Giants of the Game.
Everton's Mastery of Arsenal.
By "Stork."
The big guns of the Arsenal failed to boom at Goodison Park in fact they disappointed to the extent of making the game one-sided after the first half. Everton's 3-1 victory was truly won, and in a manner which not even a Londoner could find fault. Merseyside had expected a lot from this meeting of the giants of the game –League champions and Cup holders, but, as so often happens from such a gathering of stars, the game fell short of anticipation. It was not a dull game by any means, but the artistry, the ultra-science of the game was not so pronounced as it might have been. One, has perhaps, to make allowance for the fact that the London side was forced into import changes. The omission of Hulme was a setback, for while his deputy did uncommonly well, he had neither the craft nor the match-winning ability of the Middlesex cricketer. If Hulme had half the chances of Parkin, I think he would have had a goal or two. The Arsenal early on did not impress; they seemed at sixes and sevens when Everton were in full cry, and when they became more balanced they found the Everton defence equal to the demands made upon it. They were few, that is true, for Sagar to watched the game for fifteen minutes workless, then made a save which told that he was ready and prepared if the Arsenal called upon him. Moss had a much more hectic time, in fact he was defeated in six minutes, so that Dean maintained his goal per match record.
Sagar Bars The Way.
That goal set seal to an Everton victory, for they never looked back afterwards, gradually gaining the mastery until finally they had their great rivals on the run, and even Bastin's individual efforts –they were sound ones, too – proved of no avail for Sagar barred his way. He barred the way to all until the fleeting minutes, when James and Jack contrived to put Bowden through, and did so. Sagar came out, but had little of no chance. That goal was nothing more or less than a consolation prize for White and Dunn had previously added to dean's account, so that the victory was convincing and complete. Everton as a few season ago, were determined to get an early lead in the belief that the first blow has a telling effect upon the morale of an opponent. Whether Dean's goal did unsettle the Arsenal I cannot say, but they were never really a menace, and the Everton defence, with few exceptions, could hold down their attacks with what appeared consummate ease. Those who know the Arsenal looked for their usual reply, the setting off "fireworks," but the firework's in this instance turned out to be damp squibs. Never before have I seen James so ineffective. True, he gave flashes of his wizardry, but they were as nought compared to what he has done in previous visits to Goodison Park. With the mainspring faulty the rest of the machinery would not revolve with its customary ease, and it was Everton who produced the scientific side of the game, and made the Arsenal look common foremen instead of the big wigs of the football world. Jack, too, could not boast a good match, and the great need of the Arsenal is a centre-forward.
Moss's Risky Saves.
Bowden, on the few occasions he got the better of White, would persist is blazing the ball over the bar, but it was in defence that the Arsenal suffered most. Moss made some grand saves in risky fashion. Male and Hapgood did not seen to have a great belief in themselves, whereas their confreres, Cresswell and Cook, never got themselves into a tangle or became flustered under pressure. Cresswell was cucumber –like; he was the back with the artistic temperament, with Cook, the fiery little member with the hugh punt. To write in this manner rather suggests an Everton complex. I am glad to say I do not suffer in that way, and am only trying to tell you just how convincingly superior Everton were. Even Roberts. "Constable" Roberts would be appropriate, was not one bit better than White, for the latter did construct, whereas Roberts simply stood between the backs and used his heights to defeat Dean. I know that was all he was there for, and he headed away many dangerous looking balls, but I like something better in a pivot. John was the best of the visitors' half-backs, but taken all through the Arsenal were disappointing.
Hulme Missed.
I missed the speedy runs of Hulme, the dash of Lambert, and the intricacies of James, and only one point of the team struck me as being up to its usual standard, and what was at outside-left where Bastin displayed enthusiasm, ability to beat a man and a telling shot which required the full attention of Sagar. But it was Everton's game almost from the start. If there was a weak link in the Everton side it was at outside-right, yet Geldard played better than in his previous games at Goodison Park. What has happened to his bag of tricks? In his early days with Everton he produced the tricks of a veteran, but nowadays seems to reply upon the one movement –a movement, which is as old as the game itself – touch the ball forward and chase round an opponent. Dean was not so sure with his "heady" passes, but it was the stoke of a genius which gave Dunn his goal. Moss had expected Dean to head to goal; he positioned himself for such a contingency, but Dean used his now worldwide back header and Dunn was able to have a clean crack at goal. White's goal came from the penalty spot. When Roberts pushed Dean in the back nothing but a penalty award would have met the case, and the referee –a good one in Mr. Carnwell – made up his mind immediately. Britton showed James a few new moves; in fact, he was in my opinion, the most artistic player of the twenty-two. He wheeled, feinted, and passed with amazing judgement. . Teams: - Sagar goal; Cook and Cresswell, backs; Britton White and Thomson, half-backs; Geldard Dunn, Dean (captain), Johnson and Stein forwards. Arsenal: - Moss, goal, Male and Hapgood, backs; Hall, Roberts, and John, half-backs; Parker, Jack, Bowden, James, and Bastin, forwards. Mr. E. C. Carnwell (Lichfield).

EVERTON "A" 3 PEASLEY CROSS 3
September 25 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
Liverpool County Combination
Although there were occasional evidences of ill-feeling that at one time threatened to mark the game the standard of football provided at Crosby was of an excellent quality, and a draw was perhaps a satisfactory verdict to an encounter that was never lacking in interest. Yet Everton were fortunate in holding a two clear goals' interval lead (obtained through Hyland and Leyfield the latter being the most consistent forward on view), and Peasley's fine recovery in the second half when three goals were registered in the space of fifteen minutes by Jones (2), and J. own, was not wholly undeserved. An equaliser subsequently came to Everton from Leyfield penalty, but with the exception of Griffiths and Watson (T.G.) the home team were not as impressive as in their previous games, so that Peasley, if only because of the commendable displays of Peat Tinsley, and Swift, were worthy of the point.

BIG GUNS SILENCED
Liverpool Echo - Monday 25 September 1933
This week-end's task is one of pleasure, for I have a victory to write up. It is my first, and I thank Everton for the opportunity. Another thing, the victory is not difficult to describe, for Everton's win was a solid one, and suggests that they will once again win the Charity Shield, for the Arsenal are not the Arsenal of old. The most discussed team in the world has lost a lot of its lustre; their big guns are not booming as they should, yet, I despite their remissness in the matter of goal-scoring, they still contrive to play football of the highest quality. Why were they beaten by Everton.  The answer comes without any great thought. Everton were a better side, I say side, for that fills the bill correctly. No man stood out head and shoulders above another: it was just a case of one for all and all for one, and the methods amply paid for themselves. Team play won the day, and until the Arsenal improve forward they will continue to lose points. One man, and one man only, ever seemed likely to perturb the Everton defenders. His name was Bastin, and, let it be said, he was a troublesome fellow. The rest of the Arsenal line was uncommonly out of gear. Jack has lost his “bite” yet took a hand in his side's only goal, and Alex James had a poor match. He could not help being elusive, it is his nature, but I have never before seen him so ineffective. As a rule he is the general provider on Saturday he did little to help his colleague. What did the absence of Hulme mean to the Arsenal? A tremendous lot in my opinion, albeit his deputy, Parkin, played a useful game on the wing. The whole forward line, however, was out of tune with itself (writes "Stork ").
REAL ARTISTRY
For one thing it ran up against an Everton defence which gave it no scope, Cresswell and Cook doing their bit in an easy and confident manner. Here were two different styles; one the calm, methodical, the other pocket Hercules with a mighty kick and a decisive tackle. But for real artistry commend me to Britton, who showed James a thing or two in the art of working the ball and getting it away to a colleague. As I have already stated, it was as a team that Everton won the day. Never at any time were they in danger of defeat. They had taken an early goal, and although Bowden, Parkin, and Bastin created difficulties for Sager they were overcome. The Arsenal have set themselves a high standard in recent years and they are now finding it difficult to live up to it. I do not wish to infer that they will not be somewhere around the top of the League at the conclusion of the tournament, but if they do then Everton on “book form " should finish on top. It was Everton who provided the scientific side of the game, and Dean maintained his goal a match record when he scored in six minute. Everton made it plain to all that they wanted an early goal, and, having got it, they went on to show the champions the way to manufacture goals. True, one of Everton's trio was from the penalty spot, Roberts having “nudged" Dean in the back, but Dunn's goal was the work of a genius. To Merseysiders the movement was anticipated, but to Moss, the Arsenal goalkeeper, it was something new. He moved into position to take Dean's header. That was his undoing, for the Everton captain simply employed his old trick of heading the ball hack to an uncovered colleague, and Dunn's shot was in the net before Moss had time to take up another position.
An Everton v. Liverpool match without Dean would be like nothing on this football earth. The danger of this happening on Saturday is near. Dean is suffering from a sprained ankle, which, in spite of the attention given to it yesterday by Trainer Cooke, is giving pain and threatens his appearance on Saturday in the local Derby."
LIVERPOOL SENIOR CUP
This match will be staged at Goodison Park on Wednesday evening, at 5.45, when Everton meet Liverpool. Both teams are fielding strong sides, and as Central League prices will be charged it is expected that a large gate will attend what should be an interesting game.

EVRTON'S BITTER-SWEET TRIUMPH OVER ARSENAL
September 25 1933.Evening Express.
Dean's Injury May Affect "Derby" side.
By the Pilot.
The convincing victory of Everton, the F.A. Cupholders, over the league Champions, by 3-1 on Saturday may be of the "bitter-sweet" variety. It was a brilliant performance in which the art of positional play laid the foundations for success, but Dixie Dean suffered an ankle injury, which might prevent him playing in Saturday's Merseyside Derby at Anfield. Dean played under a handicap throughout the second half, and though Trainer Harry Cooke was working on the ankle yesterday, Dean suffer pain. The full extent of the injury is not yet known. The Cup holders took a firm grip on the famous Gunners at the outset of Saturday's match, and never relinquished it until the closing stages, when they had achieved their purpose, and had the point safely stowed away. The first half brought a wealth of glorious, constructive football, for Arsenal were always dangerous with their sudden raids through the agency of the sprightly Bastin, but the second half was far too one-sided to thrill. It was Everton all the time. I do not think the Arsenal have been made to look such an indifferent combination for many a day. It was not that they lacked ability, but it was the precision of the Blues, which spelt their undoing.
Positional Play.
Everton possessed the greatest asset any team can have - the art of true positional play. It proved the undoing of the champions. Every Everton player knew he could pass to position and fins a colleague there. Passes were made with a neatness and smoothness which amazed the watchers and dumbfounded the Gunners. The Blues played as a team against a combination, which often endeavoured to adopt a "superior" attitude. The outstanding player of the 22 was Cliff Britton. He was a mighty half-back with a thousand tricks up his sleeve. He could have held two James', despite the fact that Alex played well, and I particularly admired the manner in which he slipped through to take over Geldard's work and place the Arsenal goal in jeodary with delicious centres. White was a much better pivot than Roberts, who failed even in his third back role, and the Everton forwards were much better balanced. Dean was a fine leader though suffering from a leg injury in the second half and Johnson and Dunn were splendid foragers and feeders. Stein was a keen, nippy penetrative force on the left. Thomson improved after taking some time to settle down, and no fault could be found with the Blues' defence, in which Cook was outstanding. Sagar had one of his easiest days, and did not even touch the ball for any reason in the opening 13 minutes. There was little powder in the Arsenal guns. Dean kept up his record of a goal a match, and White and Dunn also scored for the Blues, while Bowden netted for the Arsenal.
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DEAN IJURED
September 26 1933 Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Dean, the Everton centre-forward, was injured in the game against Arsenal, and at the moment there is some doubt as to weather he will be able to play against Liverpool next Saturday, I understand the trouble is a sprained ankle, which forced him to retire for about five minutes in the second half of the game against Arsenal, and he finished the match, under difficulties It is hoped he will be fit to turn out against the Anfielders.
Convincing victories.
The victories of Liverpool and Everton over. Tottenham and Arsenal on Saturday completed a notable double, and the scores left no doubt as to the convincing victories of Liverpool over London. I note that the old-time excuse "the ball did not run kindly" for the losers, has been trotted out again. Some of the Southern critics will have to alter their ideas and give credit to teams that defeat their pet clubs. Liverpool are the first team to beat the Spurs at White Hart-Lane since 1931, and Everton gave Arsenal the heaviest defeat they have had for some time.
The Derby Meeting.
These victories add to the interest in the meeting of Liverpool and Everton at Anfield next Saturday. Everyone will want to see Nieuwenhuys, Liverpool's new right-winger from South Africa, who made so successful a debut at Tottenham. Two of his centres led to goals, a good enough start for anyone, but I am told his general play, once he had settle down, gave indication that Liverpool have secured a player who should make his mark in the game. There is certain to be a great crowd at Anfield this week-end.
Liverpool Cup-tie At Goodison
Everton and Liverpool are to meet at Goodison Park tomorrow in the preliminary round of the Liverpool Senior Cup. Both clubs are fielding strong sides, and the game should be an interesting one. The kick off is fixed for 5.45. Liverpool and Everton are meeting in three games this week. There is the first of the League games at Anfield on Saturday, and the Central League match between the reserves the reserves at Goodison Park the same day.
Honours Even.
As a result of their 3-1 victory over Arsenal at Goodison Park, Everton made the honours for games between these rivals on the Goodison enclosure in post-war meetings level. Both side have only obtained 14 points from the same number of games played each having won, last and drawn the same number of matches. On goal average, however, Everton are just in front, for they have registered two goals more than their rivals, as will be seen by the appended records for the games under review:-
Goals
P W L D F A Pts
Everton 14 5 5 4 29 27 14
Arsenal 14 5 5 4 27 29 14

OPERATION ON DIXIE DEAN
September 26 1933. Evening Express.
Ankle Injury That May Keep Him Out of Side Four Weeks.
By the Pilot.
Dixie Dean Everton F.C.s' Famous Captain, was operated on Today for an Ankle injury. It is expected that he will be out of the team for four weeks. The operation was necessitated by an injury to the left ankle sustained in the match with the Arsenal at Goodison Park on Saturday. Dean twisted his ankle while turning quickly, and though he was able to continue after attention by Trainer Harry Cooke, he complained of pain on Sunday when he visited the ground for attention. Yesterday he was examined by a specialist who found there were two small pieces of bone in the ankle joint. Dean was immediately sent to Liverpool nursing home to have the bones removed. This is the second operation of this character that Dean has had. The first was in November 1929, and was on his right ankle. Dean made a rapid recovery on that occasion and hopes are entertained that Dixie will be back within four weeks. The injury to Dean is a crushing blow to Everton especially in view of the "Derby" game with Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday and the fact that they have been shaping so well as a champion side. The Evening Express was informed that the operation had been successful and that dean was making splendid progess.
Scored in Every Game.
Dean has scored seven goals in six matches this season, and up to the present has scored in every match. He will be seriously missed. Everton have two regular reserve centre-forwards –Stevens, the former New Brighton player, and J. Balmer, the young amateur from Liverpool Collegiate. The directors will meet tonight to decide what the constitution of the team shall be for Saturday's match, but they might think it inadvisable to play either of the reserves in such a vital match in view of their lack of experience. An alternative suggests itself in the playing of Tommy White, the international centre-half, as centre-forward –his old position – and re-introducing another international, gee, to centre-half. This appeals to me as the best move when considering Everton's playing strength, but the Goodison Park club is certainly not one to allow any grass to grow under its feet.
A New Signing?
It will be recalled that when Ben Williams was injured last season the club immediately went abroad with a cheque book and filled the vacant position with Billy Cook –a wonderful stroke of business. I have not the slightest doubt that if Everton can "spot" their man they will not hesitate to sign him and give a cheque in return. I have the utmost faith in the Everton management, and they will not permit a weakness in their side. Dean was never happier than when opposing Liverpool, and his 14 goals against the Reds constitutes a record for the series of matches. The previous was nine by Sandy Young.
Goodison "Derby"
Everton and Liverpool In Senior Cup Tie.
The first meeting of the season between Everton and Liverpool takes place at Goodison Park tomorrow evening, when they meet in the preliminary round of the Liverpool Senior Cup. This will be the first of three matches between the clubs within a space of four days, for there is the First Division match at Anfield, and the Central league game between the reserve eleven's at Goodison Park the same day. Teams for tomorrow's match will be chosen by the directors of the clubs this evening, but both will field strong eleven's.

DERBY DAYS
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 26 September 1933
DOUBLE DOSES
LIVERTON SIDES MEET IN THE SENIOR CUP TOMORROW NIGHT AT GOODISON PARK
Bee’s Notes
Liverpool and Everton Reserve teams contest the Liverpool Senior Cup first round to-morrow, when the kick-off is fixed for 5.45 at Goodison Park. How odd that there should be a " Derby " meeting to-morrow and two on Saturday—the First Division match at Anfield, while the Reserves meet at Goodison Park in a Central League game. To-morrow's test will probably provide spectators with a surprise packet, for the man Deighton, who is probably goalkeeper for the Everton side, is a man who has done extraordinary goalkeeping things thus far. He has had few trials with Everton, but my Bury correspondent tells me he saved Everton Res, from a double figure hiding on Saturday last. Everton are taking stock of their reserve side, and a number of changes will be introduced, as it is plain the first team could not depend upon the attack of the second team. Across the park, too, there is talk of weeding out after five weeks of rather sombre results. To-morrow night, after the Senior Cup game, the directors of Everton will proceed to the Exchange Hotel, and there present Mr. Andrew Coffey with a remembrance of his 21 years of directorial service. I remember him "joining up." I remember previous presentations to the late Mr. Kelly, and Mr. Mahon, and the late Dr. Baxter. It seems many years since we had similar celebration. And this one is not taking the form of the others, because of Mr. Coffey's hatred of publicity.
DIXIE DEAN’S OPERATION
As first announced in my notes yesterday, Dean is in a bad way with his ankle. It has always been a trouble to him, thanks to third division legacies, and now he is undergoing his second operation. To-day Dean has gone into a nursing home, and will be operated upon for loose bones in the ankle. Thus he misses the game versus Liverpool on Saturday, as forecast, and his record of a goal a match is ruined so far as sequences are concerned. Dean's absence from the football field will be of about a month's duration.

OPERATION ON DEAN
September 27 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
Just when they have struck their best form, Everton have suffered a blow to their hopes by the fact, that, the team will be deprived of the services of dean for a least a month. The centre-forward who so skillfully led the team to league and cup honours, was operated on yesterday, for the removal of two small pieces of bone from his left ankle. He received the injury while playing against arsenal at Goodision park, last Saturday. Dean's absence from the derby game with Liverpool at Anfield, next Saturday will be a severely felt.
White As Deputy
On a previous, occasion in November 1929, dean was operated on for a similar injury to the right ankle, and he made a quick recovery. Dean is in a nursing home, and is reported to be making excellent progress. The club is facing with a difficult problem in filling his place, and the directors, last evening decided to move white once again, for the centre-forward berth, and to bring in gee, to his old position of centre half. In the circumstance this step appears to be the right one, as it would be a big test to place a less experienced player in the onerous position of leader of the attack. White has on many occasions played fine football in the forward line, but of course he has been so long at half-back that he may take time to settle down. Gee seems to have fully recovered, and at his best he would be a source of great strength. Liverpool will rely on the team which won so well at Tottenham and therefore the teams will turn out as follows:- Liverpool; Riley; Steel, Tennant; Morrison, Bradshaw, McDougall; Nieuwenhuys, Hodgson., English, Wright, Hanson. Everton:- Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, Gee Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, White, Johnson Stein. This will be Nieuwenhuys' first game at Anfield.
To-Night's Cup-Tie.
For the Liverpool Cup preliminary round tie at Goodison Park today, kick off 5.45 Everton and Liverpool are fielding strong reserve sides. The teams chosen are:- Everton; Deighton; Common, Bocking; Clark, Griffiths, Archer; Critchley, Birtley, G. Davies, Watson (J.), Turner. Liverpool; Scott; Done, Dabbs; Savage, Gray, McPherson; Taylor, Roberts (S.), Roberts (J.), Carr, Gunson. Carr is the South Africa inside-left who recently joined Liverpool along with Nieuwenhuys.

TWO EVERTON PLAYERS IN LEAGUE X1
September 27 1933. Evening Express.
Sagar and Britton; White on Reserves.
Two Everton players will assist the Football league in the inter-league match with the Irish league at Deepdale Preston, on Wednesday, next, October 4, and another will be on reserve. The players honoured are Teddy Sagar, the goalkeeper, and Cliff Britton, the right half, who are two of the youngest players in Everton's team, while Tommy White who played for England against Italy is on reserve. Sagar and Britton both figured in the international trial at Portsmouth last season, but this is their best first honour in representative matches. Sagar is the second Everton goalkeeper to play for the league against the Irish League in a space of five years, Arthur Davies, now with Exeter City, having played in 1928.

"DIXIE" DEAN'S OPERATION
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 27 September 1933
EXCELLENT PROGRESS OF EVERTON CAPTAIN
“Dixie” Dean, the Everton captain, is getting along famously. The operation for the removal of loose bones in the ankle was quite successful, and as in the Cup-final slogan, Dean says, “It won't be long now." Everton will play White at centre forward and Gee at centre half, and Liverpool will play the side that beat Spurs in the "Derby" game at Anfield. Thus " Nivvy (Nieuwenhuys) makes his initial appearance at Anfield. Although he has been here for some weeks he has not played before the Liverpool public and like Irvine makes his home debut in a "Derby."
TO-NIGHT'S CUP-TIE
For the Liverpool Cup preliminary round tie at Goodison Park, to-day, kick-off at 5.45. Everton and Liverpool are fielding strong reserve aides. The teams chosen are Everton; Deighton; Bocking, Clark; Griffiths, Archer; Critchley, Birtley, G. Dvaies, Watson (J),Turner.  Liverpool; Scott; Done, Dadds; Savage, Gray, McPherson; Taylor, Roberts (S), Roberts (J), Carr, Gunson. 
Carr is the South African inside-left who recently joined Liverpool along with Nieuwenhuys. 

BRITTON AND SAGAR
September 28 1933 Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
It is pleasing to Merseyside followers of the game, to note that sager the Everton goalkeeper, and Britton the Everton half-back have gained places. These men are the forefront on their profession, and their selection for this game may be followed by greater honours later on. Sagar is undoubtedly one of the finest goalkeepers of the day while Britton is a half back of supreme skill and craft. A scientific player, he relies on his cleverness in ball control and judgement in passing for his success. A slimly built exponent, he is a most entertaining player to watch, and he is likely to prove a success in this game. He was the outstanding player in the Everton-Arsenal match at Goodison Park last Saturday .

EVERTON RESERVES 1 LIVERPOOL RESERVES 2
September 28 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury.
Liverpool Win Cup tie.
Merseyside Reserves Sides Give Attractive Display.
By "Bee."
Liverpool Reserves won their Liverpool Senior Cup tie at Goodison Park by 2-1 last night "in the gleaming." The gate was £135, which represents (at a six-penny entrance fee) some 6,000 spectators. it was very interesting football, and as a curtain raiser for the meeting of Everton and Liverpool first team on Saturday next at Anfield was quite an appetizer. Indeed, the spectators got very enthusiastic about both sides in the first half because there was so much really interesting and good football served up. Liverpool were fired into enthusiasm by a grand goal scored in the opening minute by Taylor, the winger. Turner made a centre that caused an equalizer to come to Birtley, tried as the inside-right whereas he has generally been a winger. Birtley eventually had to go off the field through an injured back, and Everton were also "injured" in that Carr the South Africa scored his first goal for the Liverpool side. he was laying inside-left, his nest position whereas in the past he has been played at outside left. He was not a marksman and his goal was an easy thing, but he showed a lot of good sense in his positioning and in his long passes, in addition to keeping Gunson going smoothly, and in fact, the whole attacking line played better than at any previous point of the season.
Scott's Saves.
J. Roberts at centre forward, was overshadowed by the physical strength of Clark, but Syd Roberts came back to his best form, even if he did not get a goal. Roberts was at inside-right, so that with Clark, wing half back, tried as a pivot, the teams sheet itself was something of an education. Everton had their chances to make good; but Liverpool held out to the end, and it was a rather bitter end, because Scott making some startling saves, seemed to dictate a policy to his defenders in no uncertain manner. Scott was otherwise just his wonderful self. Griffiths an "A" team member was tried at centre for the home side owing to G. Davies having been signed for Blackburn Rovers. He had little chance against Liverpool's consistent line of half-backs. In Goal Everton played Deighton the man they found in the ranks of the unemployed footballers, and although he tapped one ball away that came back a goal he did some very fine catching when the game got going, and he with it also got going. He is tall and agile, and followed up his previous good work against Bury with a good show. He is a soldier and has played at Brighton and was made a professional just before yesterday's match. Liverpool's backs merit a good word in a game that was usually interesting till the light failed. Teams:- Everton Res;- Deighton, goal; Common and Bocking backs; Mercer, Clark and Archer half-backs; Critchley Birtley, Griffiths, J. Watson, and Turner forwards. Liverpool Res; Scott goal; Done and Dabbs backs; Savage, Gray, and McPherson half-backs; Taylor, Syd Roberts, J. Roberts, Carr, and Gunson forwards. Referee Mr. Martin.

PERUVIAN FOOTBALLERS
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 28 September 1933
GIVEN A CIVIC WELCOME AT THE TOWN HALL
The Peruvian-Chilean team of footballers, who arrived in Liverpool overnight on the steamer Alkmaar from Lima, stretched their legs this morning on the Everton ground, and were able to kick a football about for the first time since they started their 7,000 miles voyage. They seemed a spruce and very quick set of fellows, and Mr. Tom McIntosh, the Everton secretary, who was impressed some time ago on bearing of their record, told the Echo to-day they shaped very well indeed, considering their long weeks of enforced inactivity. With Mr. Jack Gubbins, brother of Mr. Reginald Gubbins, the Peruvian exile who lives in Liverpool, they were entertained to lunch in the Adelphi Hotel, Mr. McIntosh and one or two other Liverpool sportsmen being present to welcome them. Afterwards they went on to the Town Hall, where the Lord Mayor, Councillor A. Gates, afforded them a civic welcome. Later in the day they visited the Liverpool football ground, and also paid a visit of inspection to the Daily Post and Echo offices.
ONE IN HOSPITAL
Luis Souza, a Peruvian international and university undergraduate, one of the team, was removed to Walton Hospital last night. He was taken ill during the voyage to Liverpool, and it was thought that an operation for appendicitis might be necessary. Inquiries at the hospital to-day allow that an operation may not now be necessary. He had passed a comfortable night, and his condition has improved. He will not, however, be able to accompany the players to Dublin to-night.

CABLES v. EVERTON “A”
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 28 September 1933
Liverpool Cables entertain Everton "A" at the Tanneries ground, Bootle, on Saturday. Everton "A" are at present league leaders and possess an unbeaten certificate. Cables have taken five points in their last three away matches, so the game should be a keen one. Cables are uncertain of the composition of their team due to injuries.

THE DEANS OF FOOTBALL MEET
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 28 September 1933
“Bee" says: The two Dixie Deans of the football world met to-day in curious circumstances. The Peruvian Dixie Dean went to the nursing -home to see the Everton captain—and compare football notes. When I got there I found Sam English and Gordon Hodgson paying their respects, not only to Dean, but to Coggins, the goalkeeper, who is rejoicing that he is likely to leave after cartilage operation to-morrow. Ben Williams and Geldard were other visitors. Dean has had low pieces of loose bone taken from his ankle—and one as big as a nut. He is doing extremely well.

WINGMEN THE KEY IN TOMORROW'S GREAT "DERBY"
September 29 1933. Evening Express.
The Pilot Sums Up Anfield Classic.
Liverpool's Three Debutants Against Everton.
One of Merseyside's biggest football thrills will be staged at Anfield tomorrow, when Liverpool and Everton meet in the first of this season's Derby games and the 65 th of the League series. The extreme wingmen hold the key to the situation. If both teams exploit their outside forwards to the fullest extent, there might be a crop of goals in addition to spectacular football. There will be three "Derby" game debutants in English, Tennant, and Nieuwenhuys, of Liverpool, and Nieuwenhuys, will be playing in his first home game, while Thomson will captain Everton for the first time in a Derby match. it will be a football gala day for the district and it is possible that a record crowd will witness the struggle. The main question is which side will win. This query has been asked a hundred and one times in Liverpool this week. I agree that Everton will miss Dean, but Tommy white they have a brilliant deputy leader – a man who has a knack of getting "hat-tricks" when he deputises for Dean. That White knows all football's moves there is no disputs in and there are few who can shoot with greater power or accuracy. The only question is whether he can forget his centre-half complex and settle down again in his old position. Time will answer that. From the general opinion one would gather that Liverpool will start favourities. Their brilliant victory at White Hart Lane (3-0) last week has sent the Anfield stock soaring, and I am assured that their display really was dazzling. I sincerely hope the Reds repeat this form for Everton are playing brilliant football themselves, and if both teams contrive to strike top note then the match should be a classic among "Derbies." Nieuwenhuys is certain to have a warm welcome. This tall colonial is of the Billy Brawn type, and all his colleagues testily to his accuracy in crossing a ball. A good display from "Nivvy" and he will be established as far as Merseyside crowds go. Everton have a record to maintain in this match. Up to now they have not suffered away from home having snatched single points at Derby, Birmingham, and Manchester City. The Reds will be out for their second home win of the season and give their supporters some compensation for the defeat by Leicester (1-3).
Gee's Return.
Charlie Gee, who returns to the Everton side for the first time, this season will have the task of watching English. It is a task not beyond his power and the duels between the pair should constitute a tit-bit of the meeting. Everton have a better record to date, but the figures will explain this. Here they are;-
Home Goals Away Goals
Pos P W D L F A W D L F A Pts
Everton 11 6 2 0 1 6 4 0 3 0 5 5 7
Liverpool 17 7 1 1 1 5 6 1 1 2 8 8 6
It would occasion no surprise were 60000 spectators to be present. The gates will be opened at 1.30 p.m. and there will be plenty of grand stand seats available for payment at the turnstiles. No seats have been booked. Spectators are asked to "come early" and form into orderly queues to ensure that they are passed into the ground speedily and without trouble. Once inside the ground spectators would assist if they moved away from the entrances and gangways. This is how the field will line up after they enter the field according to "Derby" custom –In pairs:- Liverpool;_ Riley; Steel, Tennant; Morrison, Bradshaw, McDougall; Nieuwenhuys, Hodgson, English, Wright, Hanson. Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, White, Johnson, Stein. Referee Mr. W. P. Harper (Stourbridge).
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AND NOW THE DERBY GREETINGS
Liverpool Echo - Friday 29 September 1933
MANY NEW MEMBERS OF THE SELECT BAND
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
WHAT WITE CAN DO AS AN ATATCKER
Bee’s Notes
Liverpool v. Everton—a long series of meetings between deadly enemies, whose friendship is riper to-day than ever before! Dean's absence lends the game an air of chanceyness. White may or may not fit centre-forward boots these days; who can say? We must go there to see the effects. "Nivvy " will make his bow—and it will be a stately bow, for he does everything in style, and like the rest of the newcomers to these Liverton meetings, he has really no need to be reminded that the meeting of Everton and Liverpool is always a thing of beauty and a joy for ever, with no thoughts of bad temper or rough play. Years ago, when Everton were picking White to fill every vacancy—save that in the Press box—people used to write to me and say : "Are there no other players in the team' " it was a saucy question. The answer is best told by the fact that for years I preached White as THE centre half-back. Versatility, yes. But he had something more at centre half-back: he had a heading capacity that was better served when he was playing inside-right or inside-left. To-day White is due to become a centre-forward again —by the wave of a wand; misfortune has compelled Dean to miss one of these greatest days he looks forward to, and White is at once pitched into the leadership of the attack. I don't think even a White can " resume " as a forward at a moment's notice, and expect to do extremely well, and it does not say much for Everton's reserve talent that they have to chop an eleven rather than bring in the usual reserve member. Everton's reserve talent in the forward line has been moderate this season—l made a special note of it a fortnight ago—other papers since copied it, of course, without so much as a by-your-leave or a plain “May I?" Well, it is the fact that the club is now sitting up and taking serious notice of the promises of trial games being mere pie-crust. There are to be some useful signings; men of size and talent.
MAGIC FIGURES-7-4
That by the way. Now, in summing-up an Everton and Liverpool meeting at Anfield one has first to remember that Everton generally win at Anfield; that all the games are mere toss-ups so far as final results are concerned; and Everton In recent times had some extraordinary results. I met a man yesterday who said the result would be 17-14—a joke upon last year's remarkable figure, till he was told his reply. Oh, I thought you were telling me your year of birth." So does the Liverton sally- forth with sally, gag, and fun for the meeting—prior to the actual game, after which point victors smirk a little upon the defeated member. Now a season ago the way up the middle was opened by Everton and Liverpool dancing their way through, scoring at random and at will. Today White moves up; Gee comes back, and Liverpool, burning up with zeal to show the value of their win at the Spurs' ground, will go the whole hog to prove there was no fluke in their latest victory. Of course, everybody is talking of "Nivvy," and people are trying to size up what will happen when the new man comes into close contact with Creswell. Well, Cresswell rarely does better than when he is tackling a speed merchant. "Nivvy " is a speed merchant, but does not suggest it. He glides along, and I would counsel the Anfleld spectators not to advise the winger what to do with the ball; let him go his own way, and don't become dictators, because I promise you patience and silence combined will give you the joy of seeing this man as he really is. If there is an endeavour to transform his game, his game will lose, spectators will lose some of the charm of his stylish movement, and he will merely become one of a number of wingers. As it stands, no one can picture better delivery of the ball than Nivvy “offers. Not that he is a marvel; he just “urges” the ball across. Now don't read into this, Mr. 'Anfielder, that every time he toes a ball someone is bound to head a goal or that, being human, he should not waste a ball some time or other. Just take it from me that he has grand notions about interventions upon unsuspecting backs and is not afraid to chase the loose ball that is rather far removed from his presence—behind him by many yards. Then he has splendid notions about cutting in even when the inside forward bad received the ball; so that he can take a through pass, not a wing pass, or interchange of positions in the ordinary way. Got Me? He cuts inward and his partner, realising this, pushes the ball up. Good football tactics. He ran shoot; he can work a ball very closely; and his centring is the sort of thing Dean must dream about every night of his life! After Riley had helped to keep a perfectly clean sheet at London, he said, now, who will you tip to win the local Derby, "l said, "My tipping days finished when I emptied the bowl!" Yet every one of us must have a belief one way or another, except the smug persons who vote for a draw and whatever way the victory goes say “There you are, what did I tell you." I have a belief that the sting of Dean's absence will be felt; that the loss of regular a goal-getter will not be lost upon his side nor upon the home side, who will be so glad to escape, even for a moment, this persistent thorn in the Anfield flesh. Yes, I have formed a belief, and I am not shy to state it. Liverpool have played well away that their home record looks appalling. It is my belief that Liverpool will win to-morrow, always providing they can keep the Everton forwards from scoring and can make inroads on the steady Everton defence by their wing men. It is plain Liverpool will again use the wing men rather than make the inside forwards too closed a corporation. Everton will have their own ideas of that move, too. However, a Derby game, anybody's game, can go which way it wills so long we have the same wholesome sporting spirit that obtained in previous games. I never tire of our Derby games, and I am sure those who are being blooded to these occasions will feel the urge when they make their appearance, side by side—the only time, save in final ties, the coupling is produced for the benefit of ardent supporters. At half hack there should be enormous strength, and much that is pretty; at full back Tennant will be the counterpart of that stocky, sure-toot Cook; silent Steel has recently touched his best form again, showing tenacity and speed. On the other hand Liverpool have done so moderately at home that I take a risk in naming them as probable victors of a close game. What are your views to-day?—to-morrow night they will he too late. Here are the teams: — Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, White, Johnson, Stein.  Liverpool; Riley; Steel, Tennant; Morrison, Bradshaw, McDougall; Nieuwenhuys, Hodgson, English, Wright, Hanson. 
Referee; Mr. P. Harper, of Stourbridge. 
Nursing home report of "Dixie" Dean: "All well; going on famously. Player bitter in his complaints that he cannot be there to have a test with Liverpool F.C." "Floreat, Evertonia" makes play about Everton selectors filling a vacancy by “mixing" two positions. He says White is the most superb centre half, and they had no right to remove him from that place when there are reserve centre forwards at their command. Riley asked me which side I would tip for the Derby game. Here's a quaint rub of the football green; I fund Riley has played in seven of these Derbies and never been on the winning side. I stand on Liverpool, nevertheless!

NIEUWENHUY'S HOME DEBUT.
September 30 1933. Liverpool Post and Mercury
By John Peel.
The first appearance of Nieuwenhuys at Anfield increase interest. The young player from South Africa had a severe test before the London crowd, and he was somewhat overawed to begin with. He is faced by another "sea of faces" today, and much depends on how he settles down. Still he showed that he can play a good game at Tottenham and if he can forget the importance of the occasion all will be well. altogether it should prove a most interesting match. I do not anticipate anything like the freak score of 7-4 which started Merseyside in the corresponding match of last season, but Liverpool may just get in front again for there no mistaking the fact that Everton without Dean are under handicap. Since the war Liverpool have won seven of the thirteen games played at Anfield. Two have been drawn, and Everton won the three games prior to last season and also in 1923-24. I look for a fast open struggle. The kick off is at 3.15 and the teams are;- Liverpool;_ Riley; Steel, Tennant; Morrison, Bradshaw, McDougall; Nieuwenhuys, Hodgson, English, Wright, Hanson. Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, White, Johnson, Stein.

LIVERPOOL WIN "ALL ACTION" DERBY 3-2.
September 30 1933. Evening Express, Football Edition.
"Nivvy" Hanson and English Seal Everton's Fate.
Riley Hero of Best Game for Ten Years.
Liverpool 3 Everton 2 –thus ended the greatest Merseyside Derby game for ten years. Nieuwenheys, Hanson, and English scored for Liverpool and White and Johnson for Everton. fifty-five thousand people saw a thrilling game, distinguished by brilliant forward work by Everton and dashing enterprise by Liverpool. Hats off to Riley for a brilliant display that kept Everton at bay when Liverpool gained the lead.
By the Pilot.
An hour before the start of the 65 th Mersideside "Derby" between Liverpool and Everton today; the stands at Anfield were full, and people were still clamouring to the turnstiles. There were long queues at all the turnstiles. Mr. W. C. Cuff, the Everton chairman will be the recipient of a honour present from the Everton shareholders at a smoking concert to him on November 4. It will be in recognition of his long service to the club as Secretary and Chairman and to celebrate the F.A. Cup victory.
•  Unfortunately the first column is in the crease of newspaper on microfilm, and impossible to read, started from second column.
Then White missed a great chance when he had no one to beat but Riley. Tennant completely missed the ball and Geldard was able to put White through with their easiest of chances, White only half kicked the ball with his left foot, and Riley was able to save when he must have been preparing to pick the ball out of the net. It was a great game, thrilling in the extreme producing plenty of good honest constructive football, and contested at a hot pace. Everton fritted away another chance when Geldard flashed a centre across the face of the goal.
"Nivvys" Goal.
Riley missed it and Stein trying to bang it home first time, was yards wide. Liverpool then showed that Everton could not afford to miss these chances, racing right through to take a goal in 34 minutes. Nieuwenhuys was the scorer. Thus he celebrated his home debut in fitting fashion. The Reds inside forwards were given plenty of room in which to work, and a short forward pass was sent out which "Nivvy," who had cut in to the penalty area gathered in style and pushed it home by Sagar's foot. The lead was not held long –to be precise, two minutes –White compensating for his previous failure by getting a neat equaliser in 36 minutes. Dunn secured the ball after a scramble with Bradshaw, and White drawing the defence, sent Stein away with a glorious pass. Stein's centre went to the far post, and White neatly headed into the net. Riley having no chance. These goals were good ones in one of the best Derby games seen for ten years. Liverpool gained the first corner five minutes before the intervent, and English headed outside.
Geldard Sparkles.
Geldard made another dazzling run across the field, but found Steel true. The Everton left wing played superb football, and Stein got close to the post, only to shoot straight at Riley, with White dead in position for the centre.
Half-time Liverpool 1, Everton 1.
This had been a classic first half with a clash of styles. Everton played the short passing game with the occasional far-flung pass to the wingers, while the Reds relied on fast menacing raids, in which English and Nieuwenhuys were prominent. From an Everton free kick early in the second half Dunn failed to back-head through. Hanson got away, Sagar fisting out his centre. Hodgson's quick shot went to the roof of the stands. Then perhaps the mightiest thrill of all, with the exception of the goals. A great shot from Hodgson from 30 yards beat Sagar from start to finish. The ball flew at a tremendous pace, but it struck the corner of the crossbar bounded down a yard outside the line , and Sagar was able to recover and clear. Liverpool showed themselves as a potent force, but they failed to profit by two corner kicks. Thomson tried to head back to Sagar but gave away a corner, which should have brought the second goal for Liverpool. "Nivvys" kick travelled across goal, and Hanson cleverly returned it to give English a clear goal to shoot at, but the Irishman, bent on wasting no time, hit it flew wide. Nieuwenhuy's proved that speed can be a useful asset when he doubled lack to rob Stein when Jimmy thought it was on velvet. Stein had a chance to give Everton the lead when Morrison failed to hold a Dunn pass, but shot too quickly, and the ball nearly hit the far corner flag. When "Nivvy" centred Sagar ran out for the ball, but Cresswell edged it away. Two Liverpool players tried to shoot through while Sagar was scrambling to get back to his goal. Then Hanson received and glided it up to the net just inside the near post to make "Kopities" happy. Everton had two close up free kicks, but failed to do any good, although their passing among their forwards remained a source of delight. Riley pulled Liverpool out of the fire with another great clearance from a corner. Thomson headed in, Riley saving on the goal line. Liverpool leapt to their work now with a will, inspired by Riley's greatness in goal English almost made it game and rubber after 79 minutes when the speed of Neuiwenhuys made the goal possible. Hodgson and "Nivvy" developed the move and when it looked as if the ball was travelling too fast to the goal line "Nivvy" pulled out speed and caught the ball and put it to the centre. There was a short scramble, and English after breasting the ball down snapped through with a shot, which seemed to go off the post
Reds' Enterprise
The score hardly reflected the run of the play, but it showed that the Reds do not lack enterprise. Everton were not done with, and from Stein's corner Johnson headed against the upright. Nieuwenhuys put across another great centre which English "cut" too much with his forehead and wide of the goal, when it seemed as if it was number four. Riley went flying through the air to make another 100 per cent clearance, when Geldard was clean through. Johnson reduced the lead a minute before time slipping the ball into the far corner for a pass by White. .
"Riley's Derby"
Liverpool had to thank Riley for their victory. He stemmed the Everton tide when things were looking black, but Everton are to blame for missing chances. Final Liverpool 3 Everton 2. The attendance was 54,584, and the receipts amounted to £3,241.

LIVERPOOL VICTORY IN "DERBY" STAKES
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 30 September 1933
A Characteristic Duel—Fair, Fine, And Free— But Studded With Too Many Blunders To Simple Chances "NIVVY" GETS A GOAL & GIVES A GOAL
By Bee
Top of all, Liverpool won through that doggedness that is born of the rousing Red. Dean was missed. That was natural, but White scored a goal, and played well with insufficient support. "Nivvy" got a goal and presented a goal to Hanson and generally starred by reason of his excellent footwork and speed. In fact I claim "Nivvy" to be outstanding, although Dunn had a magnificent first half and Riley was brilliant when most needed when Everton were doing their best work. It was a capital game.
Liverpool; Riley; Steel, Tennant; Morrison, Bradshaw, McDougall; Nieuwenhuys, Hodgson, English, Wright, Hanson.  Everton; Sagar; Cook, Cresswell; Britton, Gee, Thomson; Geldard, Dunn, White, Johnson, Stein.  Referee Mr. Harper, of Stourbridge.
This was ideal weather for football, the carpet being kept free of all cigarette ash and 'umps and 'oilers. There was no casualty until near the start of the game, and then it was no more than a fainting case. I imagine the crowd was b 53,000 strong, their only entertainment for an hour before the game was from the excellent Edge Hill band. This was the strangest “Derby" day in nine years, because first of all Dean was absent, lying in a nursing home wondering and waiting, and it’s was the first time Tennant, "Nivvy," English, and Geldard had played in these wonderful Mersey “Derbies”.  And Thomson was making his debut as a captain in the meeting of Red and Blue. Thomson won the toss after the players had entered the field side by side, and everyone settled down to watch the newcomers and to see how White shaped for Dean at centre forward, while Gee reappeared as centre half back. Everton elected to kick towards the Kop, and the first movement was a follow-up by "Nivvy" on the Everton defence. Hodgson receiving the ball so awkwardly that he could do no more than attempt to centre, but, being unbalanced, the ball went outside. Geldard made one surprise run, the chief feature of the surprise being the fact that he wormed his way to the opposite touch line and so became almost outside left. Eventually he managed to get his pass correctly so that the squared run had been worthwhile. Stein's centre later on was not worthwhile. Free-kicks against Bradshaw and Cook kept the game in line of argument, although the players never for one moment debated the decisions of Mr. W. P. Harper, of Stourbridge. McDougall was on the point with a free- kick; Wright was off the mark with a shot, then Hodgson made a fast forward move for “Nivvy." Cresswell characteristically worked the “dummy “trick, and it succeeded for a moment, but when Cresswell was faced by two men he was undoubtedly lucky to get the ball away. On the other hand, down at the Anfield-road and Geldard made another enthusiastic run and dribble which might have made a goal for Britton could he have taken the ball quicker. In addition, Britton took a header Dunn wanted to accept, and so Riley escaped serious work.
“NIVVY " SHOWS HIS PACES
“Nivvy “showed his paces and traces of enthusiasm, plus an endeavour to, increase the combination. He stepped in against experienced men with a will, and a spinning ball that passed over Cresswell's head led him to centre after he had “killed” the ball, and there were signs of a goal such as English and "Nivvy" provided a week ago. “Nivvy" centred in model fashion, and English delivered the header, turning the ball to the right of the goal, where Sagar saved, aided by the fact that the ball bumped from his chest. “Nivvy persisted in attacking in this spell, but the ball was cleared, and the first real casualty was White, who received a shot from Dunn on the side of the head after the whistle had gone for offside.
RILEY'S SAVES
Hanson was tripped by Britton, and the free-kick became a danger because Hodgson headed in towards goal, and Sager had to make a catch. Definitely the best save so far came in the next incident, where Dunn, having completely miskicked, opened a shooting chance for Geldard. Dunn's miss became Geldard's driving license. Riley's save was a delight, a clean grab of the ball on the line. But there was more to follow from the South African, as Stein started a movement which ended with a first-rate shot by Dunn, Riley again making a great Slave.
WHITE'S LOST CHANCE
There were some bad misses through excitement and after Riley and Tennant had become unsettled after possession of the ball, the biggest miss of the day was registered. Tennant had failed and let in Gelderd whose pass to White left him with nothing to think about except the goalkeeper and the goal space. Yet he pressed and kicked ahead of the ball with the result that Liverpool escaped. "Nivvy" could now have become a Liverpool hero. His ankle tap pass was a sweet thing, and when the ball was returned to him he closed in towards goal and did just what he himself reckons should always be barred=-namely, made a drive to the side net instead of one of his usual square passes. Put it down to excitement and endeavor, the fact remains that this was a let off for Everton. English made his first solo run with gusto, spirit and joy. Sager smothered the ball away, while Cresswell showed his rival on the wing a trick regarding moving the ball along the touchline. If not classic football through the number of headers made, and through Wright not always touching his best form, it was most enjoyable football. Tennant was readily mastered by Geldard, and a swift pass from the winger escaped the outstretched hands of Riley. Now here was a presentation plate fit for a king. Stein could have been “King for a day." He had an empty goal in which to frame his presentation, but he shot so wildly that he wrung the neck of the ball, that is to say, he did not get his foot round the ball sufficiently to ensure its progress towards goal.
TWO GOALS IN TWO MINUTES
The cost of thin was expensive because in a very simple move that followed Liverpool took the lead with a goal scored by Nieuwenhuys. The making of the goal was its worst feature. It had no point; it had value because it opened the score in 33 minutes, but actually "Nivvy" was undoubtedly trying to square the ball from four yards out (remembering his previous mistake) and the ball went over Thomson's foot and beyond Sagar's outstretched boot. Of course it was a glorious goal from the Anfield point of view, yet it had little life in the register, through White scoring in Dean's place and in Dean manner. Dixie could not have done better himself.  White started the move against a tired half back line, and Stein a centre was now ideal, so that White headed in with confidence to register the equalizer in 35 minutes. White never scored a goal with more confidence in himself. He was almost running back for the handshake before the ball entered the net. Riley stopped Stein stealing a second goal. Gee was neat and sure, but Dunn was Everton's best forward this half. Half-time; Liverpool 1, Everton 1.
The first instruction of the second half came from the referee, who was a shade hard on Cook for a foul on Wright, in attempting a sweeping tackle and then narrowly missed the ball which was his objective. "Nivvy" set the Liverpool attack moving, aided by Wright and Hanson, the last-named centreing and making Sagar jump out, but the ball was not cleared and Hodgson, making a flying hook shot to what had been an empty goal, took the only chance he could although actually having his face half turned from the goal it looked as if he had been wild.
A PRICELESS SHOT
Tennant and Steel had not been too secure, and Hodgson was expected by the ultra-partisan to carry “Nivvy" on his back. However, he answered his critics in one action as he now let fly a terrific shot, to which the whole crowd shouted "goal," but the ball struck the underpart of the crossbar and landed on the goal line, but not over. This was a priceless shot, and its finale startled everyone, because such a sequel was not considered by the onlooker. Cook ankled a centre from "Nivvy” to safety, and Thomson, trying to head back to his goalkeeper, turned the ball for a corner. Liverpool had resumed in bright style, but errors continued, and one had to be labelled “English." When "Nivvy" centred Hanson squared the ball for English with an open goal to shoot wildly to the right of the upright--a patent miss. Gee prevented Wright going clean through the ranks by handling deliberately, and Cook followed up by heading out Hodgson's ten-ton free-kick. White had not had much chance, but was badly supported when he made a single-handed effort, and had no one positioned to take his pass. In this ball-to-ball analysis I must say that McDougal made a stirring run in spite of Dunn's proximity, and Thomson was full of danger when he joined up with Johnson, and the captain centred to that Riley had to catch and keep a charging forward out of goal. Sagar saved Cresswell a corner, and "Nivvy” produced evidence of his speed by running back and tackling an unsuspecting half back. It was high ding-long, but the number of errors grew larger than usual for the meeting between Everton and Liverpool. Morrison, for instance, opened the way for Stein to take a gift. Stein shot weakly across the goalmouth. Hodgson got a “pull back “from "Nivvy," who has the habit—a good habit—of pushing the ball inside and slightly back rather than be afraid to centre towards the goal. Hodgson shot outside, but that does not alter the honour of opening up a goal situation.
HANSON TARES THE LEAD
Johnson followed with a terrific free kick shot, Riley taking the ball clean and sure. And then came the third goal of the day scored by Hanson, who took a goal a week ago, and now got Liverpool's lead through a mixed medley which began when Cresswell and a partner got in each other's way for a header, with Sagar running far out. “Nivvy " had a hand in this goal, being there at the commencement of the raid, and after the Everton defence had plainly become unsettled and out of position and Wright had attempted to score, the ball went out to Hanson, who pushed it far to the right and beyond the goalkeeper, who was probably smothered out of a clear sight of the incident owing to the ball bobbing! about considerably. Dunn shot over and Riley saved Thomson's header when a goal must have come but it was poetic justice that a goal did not come from this incident, because the referee depended upon a linesman for a decision and the Lineman having flagged a throw-in content to see a corner-kick count. However, Everton were now extending themselves, and a shot from Dunn struck Riley's foot and White was making his presence felt not only physically but also in a fine football sense. Indeed now Everton were piling on many attacks and playing with the confidence of a team in the lead instead of a goal deficit.
ENGLISH GAIN THE THIRD
Sagar made saves against a tiring team, yet he had to confess himself beaten when Hanson and Hodgson made an easy goal from Sam English with the game no more than ten minutes further to go. Liverpool, at the moment they scored their third goal had got into their stride again, and much as one might admire a great deal of Everton's tactics, there was a something lacking in the attack. Hanson was hurt and had to be assisted to the touchline, during which time Riley made a miraculous save when all seemed lost. Hanson's injury caused great concern, for several Liverpool directors went out to the touchline to have a look at him. Just on time Johnson scored for Everton, running in to tap the ball I beyond the advancing Riley. Final Liverpool 3, Everton 2. Attendance 54,884. Receipts 3,241. 

EVERTOR RES. V L'POOL RES.
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 30 September 1933
There was a small crowd at the Goodison meeting of neighbours. Everton went off with a brilliant opening move that surprised Liverpool's halves, but Turner sent over, and when Gunson made Liverpool's opening raid Common calmly intercepted. Lapham (J.), filling Everton's centre forward berth, did well to dispossess Gray, but it led nowhere, for his pass was wide of a colleague. Scott made a great save from Lapham, and then a centre from Critchley left McGourty with a great scoring chance, but he headed outside. After half-an-hour Everton opened the score through Lapham, who scored following good work by Turner. Roberts equalised for Liverpool. Half-time.—Everton 1. Liverpool 1. Liverpool were fighting hard to regain the lead, and Taylor twice went near. Latham added to the list of missed chances when he placed wide. FinaI.—Everton Res 1, Liverpool Res 1. 

STUB MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 30 September 1933
By Louis T. Kelly

• Arthur Riley, today, was due to figure in his seventh local”Derby” match v Everton.
• And not once had he finished on the winning side.
• The Everton side whacked 7-4 at Anfield last season was the identical eleven that eventually went on to bring back the F.A Cup from Wembley.
• Last season’s Anfield meeting was remarkable for the manner in which the “blues” left their defences wide open.
• In both their 1926-27 battles with Liverpool, Everton were without Dean’s services.
• In the first of these David Bain was at centre and O’Donnell at inside left.
• In the return match Bobby Irvine was leader, with the veteran Dominy and Kennedy (now at Blackburn) in the two inside positions.
• Then in 1928-29 at Anfield-road Dean was also an absentee, Tommy White appearing and scoring one of Everton’s goals, when the Blues won 2-1.
• Last season Dean registered four goals (two home and two away) v. Liverpool.
• When the Reds prevailed 7-4 at Anfield last term they were without two such stalwarts as Hodgson and McDougall.
• Newcomers to our “Derby Day” English and Nieiwenhuys.  Wonder how they liked it.
• Merseyside on Saturday proved itself the Metropolis of the Association game.
• Everton pulled off their first win over Arsenal on Saturday since 1928, when they came out 4-2 at Goodison.
• Ritchie, their disappointing Scot, got two of Everton’s goals that day.
• Dunn was the master craftsman last week.  How glad Everton must feel that they retained the services of the little Scot a couple of years ago.
• Britton and Cook were seen at their best against the flying Bastin.
• Albert Geldard is something of a keen motorist.
• Jimmy Dunn and Alec “Jimmy” two old hands with but a single thought last week- let give ‘em a good bob’s worth.
• Ben Williams has been kicking hard and well at private practice.

EVERTON RES V. LIVERPOOL RES
September 30 1933. Evening Express.
The attendance at Goodison Park for the Reserves Derby was on the small side but during the first half the football displayed was of a good standard. Everton were the first to make progress, and after Turner had shot just over Critchley came along with a capital centre, which led to Scott having to save brilliantly a first time effort by McGourty. Cunlifffe also made a good attempt, which Scott saved with his customary ability. Liverpool then attacked and but for a timely intervention by Common, J. Roberts must have scored. The Liverpool backs found the speedy Everton wingers a rare handiful and at this stage of the game Everton were definitely on top. After 30 minutes Turner ran through and passed inward for Lapham to give Everton the lead. McGourty next headed against the bar. Five minutes from the interval S. Roberts from a centre by Taylor levelled the score. Half-time Everton Res 1 Liverpool Res 1.

GRASSMOOR MAN'S AFFAIRS
Derbyshire Times and Chesterfield Herald - Saturday 30 September 1933
Ellis Gee (56), 22, South End, Grassmoor, haulage contractor, admitted a deficiency of £174 at Chesterfield Bankruptcy Court on Friday. Debtor stated that prior to 1912 he was a professional footballer. After relinquishing that occupation he carried on business as a licensed victualler at various public-houses, but did not meet witn much success. After the strike 1926 he discontinued this business. At about this time he acquired a or and started doing haulage work. He also did a little dealing in coal, and for a time ran a transport service for colliery workers tc and from Holmewood Colliery. Owing to the heavy costs of the maintenance of the lorry, he did not make any profit and gradually became in arrear with the payment of accounts. He discontinued the business in July, 1932, sellipg the lorry for scrap. The home had been maintained by his wife, who ran an omnibus service. During the last year he had been submitted to heavy pressure from creditors. He alleged that the causes of failure were lack of capital, trade depression, keen competition, and continual breaking down of the motor-lorry. The examination was closed.