REPLAY WILL BE CHALLENGING BUT MANAGEABLE.
Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, February 1, 1965
LEEDS UNITED 1, EVERTON 1
By Horace Yates
Strange deeds are sometimes accomplished in the name of the F.A Cup! Often the most abundant evidence is reduced to a meaningless jangle when a case is put to trail. Even allowing for the upsets and lessons of history I feel justified in forecasting that by drawing at Elland Road on Saturday Everton assured for themselves a place in round five. Again the test will be tough and challenging but entirely manageable. Not only did Everton earn a replay, but I feel, they proved they can hold this Leeds attack and with the greater emphasis they are certain to place on their own forward work in to-morrow’s meeting at Goodison Park (Kick-off 7.30 p.m.) they will prove the Leeds defence inadequate to cope with the additional strain it will be called upon to bear. Make no mistake Everton are real genuine Wembley proposition! Thescoffers will point to a fortuitouspenalty equaliser to undermine such a predication, but this excuse is more convenient than convincing.
THAT PENALTY
This goal in 65 minutes was a score with or without the penalty. Gabriel’s header from Pickering’s nod, after an immaculately placed Wright free kick, was indisputably on its way into the net as Charlton did the only thing possible -punch the ball over the bar. Reaney was undoubtedly behind Charlton but the theory that had Charlton left the ball to Reaney there would have been neither penalty not goal simply does not hold water. Gabriel’s header was rising all the way and Reaney’s solution could only have been a carbon copy of Charlton’s. This was a goal from the moment Sprake so mistakenly left his goal without a chance of reaching the ball before Pickering. Leeds had opened the score seven minutes earlier, after Johanneson had hit a post. Charlton collected from the subsequent play and pushed the ball to Collins on the right wing. West could only deflect the centre to Storrie, whose shot hit the net through a massed defence. From start to finish here was a match which seemed destined for a draw. This was the Everton target, and it was no tactical error to allow Leeds so much of the play, for quite clearly the defence was well able to take care of an attack that was more determined than inspired. Whenever Everton opened out, infrequently though that was they moved with a greater rhythm, understanding and authority and it is because I think that when this attack is given its head the Leeds defence will not have the watertight efficiently to deny it, that I believe Leeds are about to part company with the competition.
WORTHWHILE VISIT
Manager Harry Catterick’s pre-Cup visit to Leeds was far from wasted. He applied his observations brilliantly. There were three danger points- Collins, Bremner, and the goalmouth incursions of the rangy Charlton. Stevens was the Collins watchdog and only such a terrier-like player could have served Everton’s cause so well. Stevens did not snuff Collins out of the game, for I rated the skipper Leeds outstanding danger. He did, however, curb him sufficicently to prevent the Scot from running riot. Those who saw little of Harvey missed the point that his principal purpose was performed by keeping Bremner quicker than he had been for many a match. Once Everton kept this double-edged weapon in some sort of control, Leeds were struggling and with Gabriel performing magnificently to deny Charlton. Leeds pretensions to rampant attack were broken.  Bremner’s strained knee ligaments, received in a tackle by Labone in the last moments of the game, were terribly unfortunate, not so, much for its effect on this clash as the fact that Leeds may now be denied Bremner’s services in the return with or without Bremner, Leeds have been rumpled and it is not in the least surprising that the Everton players also believe that hard though they will have to fight, the back of this battle has been broken.
SPARED CONFLAGRATION
To the satisfaction of everybody, this game never boiled over to the extent of the previous encounter, despite several dangerous moments, kicked at the spark stage by an efficient referee, so that we were spared a conflagration. For all that, my view was that Storrier was a decidedly lucky individual to escape without so much as a booking, so I can only conclude that Mr. Howley did not see the Leeds players offence against Gabriel as I did. Certainly I have seen dismissals ordered for less dangerous looking lapses. Leeds did not appreciate the no-punches-pulled approach of Stevens. Fouls he certainly committed, and he was certainly committed, and he was not the only offender, but generally speaking the game remained within bounds. With one shot Pickering answered the query. “What will Everton do about penalty kicks now that Vernon no longer commands a place?” curiously enough, it was in the corresponding tie on this ground twelve months ago that Vernon emphasised his true quality as penalty-taker. It was after Scott had failed with the first shot that Vernon stepped in when the kick was ordered to be retaken and scored like the expert he is to this particular line. Everton need have no penalty fears with Pickering available! Apart from the one occasion on which he scored, Storrier was second best in his duel with a dominant Labone. It was just as well for Everton that Labone’s command was so emphatic, for Storrier’s danger was reduced to nuisance proportions.
JOHANNESON’S MASTER
Wright was always Johanneson’s master and the manner in which he dealt with probably the fastest player on the field, showed conclusively why the winger may never be one of the really dominant raiders. Wilson, too, enjoyed such an ascendency over Giles, that here was another effectively cancelled out. For all the restricted use of Scott and Morrissey, the wingers left an impression that when their services enter more frequently into Everton calculations, theirs may well be a telling contribution. Temple, roughly treated more than once, was very quiet and surprisingly slow to seize the one real opportunity which he might have turned to account. I have never seen Hunter, the Leeds left half, play more intelligently or constructively. So much so, that he was second only to Collins in the amount of trouble he caused Everton. West again demonstrated just how difficult will be Rankin’s task to lay claim to the first team position he forfeited through injury. The goalkeeper has never been more assured or so inspiring since he joined Everton. Leeds could never place the same confidence in Sprake. He could be the vital weakness when seriously put to test. Leeds United;  Sparkle; Reaney, Bell; Bremner, Charlton, Hunter; Giles, Weston, Storrie, Collins, Johanneson. Everton; West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, Labone, Stevens; Scott, Harvey, Pickering, Temple, Morrissey. Referee; Mr. E. Howley (Billingham) Attendance; 50,051

EVERTON RES STEAL A POINT
Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, January 1, 1965
EVERTON RES 2, HUDDERSFIELD TOWN RES 2
In the last couple of minutes Everton Reserves scored twice and stole a point from Huddersfield Town Reserves who had deservedly been ahead throughout. Town took the lead at six minutes through Bettany, who went practically unchallenged down the middle before beating Barnett, and increased it at 24 minutes when Rudge converted a Stokes pass. Rarely did Vernon and Young show signs of their class and whenever Town attacked the home defence always looked suspect. It was Young, however, who got Everton’s first goal at 88 minutes and then a minute later goalkeeper Oldfield, who had a fine game, only half held a low Roberts shot and the ball rolled over the line.

PICKERING WAS THE LAST MINUTE CHOICE FOR A PENALTY
The Liverpool Echo & Evening Express- Monday, February 1, 1965
By Michael Charters
A few quietly-spoken comments the Everton dressing-room before their fourth round FA. Cup tie at Leeds on Saturday had an important bearing on the fact that the teams go into another tension-packed replay at Goodison Park to-morrow night. No one was exactly clairvoyant but when the word " penalty " was mentioned, Alex Scott the side's penalty taker at the moment, suggested that someone else should get the job -he remembered the tie last year on the same ground what he missed a penalty and Roy Vernon equalised with a second chance from the spot on the referee's ruling that the Leeds goalkeeper had moved. So Fred Pickering, in confident scoring form just now, was elected to be the man on the spot -literally. And as the players were going out on to the pitch. he remarked jokingly, but with prophetic words: "We haven’t had a penalty this season —, It's about time one turned up." Just over an hour later, he scored the penalty goal which reproduced last year's 1-1 score. In this case, however,there was no dispute over the penalty award and the way it was taken. It came some six minutes after Leeds had taken the lead. Wright sent over a free kick, Pickering and goalkeeper Sprake went up with Sprake missing his catch as Pickering headed the ball In towards the unmarked Gabriel. Sprake was yards away as Gabriel made a strong looping header towards the corner of the goal but Charlton flung up his right arm as the ball went over him and deflected it over the bar. It was fantastic that history should be repeated with a penalty drama. Sprake dived to his left as Pickering shot and the ball went low into the opposite corner of the net. REPLAY GOALS
So once again Pickering came up with a vital, and financially rewarding, goal. He did it against Sheffield Wednesday to earn a third round replay, he did it against Manchester United in the Fairs Cup, and now he had done it at Elland Road. He’ll be getting the title of "replay king'' soon. There was Justice  that Everton should equalise as a result of a free kick. Altogether, there were more than 30 in this tie, evenly distributed between the teams, and with the normal electric atmosphere of a Cup tie, heightened this time by the sensations of "that" match at Goodison, it was little wonder that the game became a hard struggle, with football taking second place at times. Playing conditions had much to do with this. The surface was greasy, with the ground iron hard an inch or below what looked like a skid-pan as players slipped and slithered about. Once committed to a tackle, it was impossible to hold back or change direction, and this was responsible for the majority of the fouls. Referee Howley missed little but I thought he tended: to be too lenient in his decisions. Leeds centre forward Storrie was fortunate not to at least have his name taken for heavy fouls on Gabriel, West and Scott, and Collins equally so for one on Temple. Both Leeds players were lectured by Mr. Howley and, there were Intermittent' bursts of explosive tackling elsewhere which I suppose one must expect between these teams until memories fade.
DEFENSIVE PLAN
Everton used a similar tactical plan to that at Old Trafford in the Fairs Cup. They concentrated on defence with Harvey the midfield rover, linking up and filling the gaps, and Scott and Morrissey dropping back to help out. This left only Pickering and Temple as the strikers. Everton’s cool, controlled football out of defence was admirable and although their attacking was limited, they always moved with more craft and skill than Leeds. This was particularly noticeable late in the game when Leeds had run out of steam after chasing about all over midfield. Then Everton were most impressive as they turned on some pressure and they might have won the tie first time during this spell. The whole defence was magnificent. West whose best saves came early on from Weston and Storrier, took a hammering physically from the Leeds forwards and stood up to it very well. He is in great form at present. Wright and Wilson kept Johanneson and Giles very quiet, but the great strength was at half back where Gabriel and Stevens were the men of the match, together with Hunter, the Leeds left half. Stevens’ marking of Collins was vital, for although Collins started most of the Leeds’ attacks, but distribution was hurried by the attentions of Stevens and lost much of its effectiveness accordingly.
FIRM GRIP
Against the tearaway Storrie, Labone, held a firm grip of the middle most of the time and he had to be at his best as practically all the Leeds attacks came down the centre of thepitch. When Everton did get on the move themselves, both Scott and Morrissey looked dangerous but the Leeds defence was quick to cover up, with Charlton playing strongly as Pickering and Temple tried to break through. Leeds play what I would describe as a fast, strong version of biff - bang - bash football. They have highly skilled players in Collins, Bremner and Hunter, but the rest chase and rush about, hoping to cash in on the mistakes of their opponents. It Is not class football as I understand it obviously gets results. The fact that it has taken them to the top of the First Division strikes me as being an indictment on the standard of play generally in England. Everton's defensive plan permitted Leeds freedom in midfield, from where the ball was despatched high and hard into the Everton goalmouth. This gave Leeds the majority of play, but the competence of the Everton defenders was remarkable in the face of the Leeds forwards hurtling is regardless of who or what was in their way. Leeds scored, on the hour, after a few minutes of intense pressure. Storrie switched to the left wing as Johanneson came into the middle to escape, for a moment, the relentless mastery of Wright. Storrie's centre was deflected to Johanneson, whose shot hit an upright and bounced out.
CUTE COLLINS
Charlton collected the ball just outside the penalty area, switched it to Collins on the right and from the centre West flung himself forward to punch the ball away, where Storrie promptly put it into the net through a crowd of players. Apart from this, Everton’s most dangerous moments came from Collins, with a couple of cute, cunning, curling corner kicks which were swinging in towards the near post. West got across only just in time to save. In the last minute Bremner went off with a strained knee ligament so he must be doubtful for to-morrow’s replay. Whether he is there or not we can anticipate another serial of hard, relentless football, but if Everton play their same controlled game, plus more drive up front, they should repeat last year’s replay success.

HOME DRAW INCENTIVE FOR EVERTON IN CUP REPLAY
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, February 1, 1965
TOMORROW’S WINNERS TO MEET SHREWSBURY
FIFTH ROUND DRAW
By Leslie Edwards
Leeds and Everton -first out of the hat! And what an incentive to either of them to win that replay to-morrow night. Shrewsbury, managed by the famed Arthur Rowley, one of two footballing brothers, are no easy opponents. Only once before, since Shrewsbury have been a Football League side, have they been linked with one of our senior clubs. That was in a memorable Football League Cup game, at Shrewsbury, some eight seasons ago when Everton were not only beaten, but well beaten.
A FEATURE
Having won at Millwall and having a fine record in the Cup in recent times, when Rowley’s expertise on and off field has been a feature of their success, Shrewsbury must feel they have a reasonable chance. The nature of the opposition for round five makes the replay tomorrow likely to be harder fought than ever. Everton have certainly not been drawn at home out of turn. Except for the match this season against Sheffield Wednesday in the third round the luck of the draw has been against them consistently in the past three or four seasons.

EVERTON JOIN LIVERPOOL AS SECOND FAVOURITESIN CUP
Liverpool Daily Post- Tuesday, February 2, 1965
SHREWSBURY AT GOODISON IF……
By Jack Rowe
On the even of their F.A Cup fourth replay against Leeds United at Goodison Park and with a home tie with Shrewsbury Town on the next round if they win; Everton, 28-1 three weeks ago, came tumbling down in the odds quoted in London last night. They are now 7 to 1 jointed second favourities with Liverpool and Chelsea and two points behind Manchester United who replay their fourth round game against stoke City tomorrow night and will be home to reading or Burnley if they succeed. Everton must have an outstanding chance of going through to that Shrewsbury meeting in the fifth round and if they do achieve victory to-night the prospect of reaching Wembley will be heightened considerably. What the teams will be to-night is still a secret and likely to remain so until just before the kick-off. Although Everton are giving treatment to Scott, Harvey, Temple, Wilson and West there seems no danger that when manager Catterick considers his final selection. When he does announce his side, it will probably be unchanged because an eleven which can gain away in the Cup always worthy of a vote of confidence.
MORE HOPEFUL
Leeds manager Don revie is more hopeful that right half Bremner will be ready, but there are still doubts about centre half Charlton and left winger Johanneson, both of whom have leg injuries. The only concrete news from Leeds yesterday was they had returned 1,143 unsold stand tickets to Goodison Park and Everton secretary Mr. Bill Dickinson, said last night that all these had been sold and that no seats were left. It is pay at the turnstiles for ground and paddock and season tickets holders for these parts of Goodison Park should go to their usual turnstiles with voucher No. 7 and correct admission money.

AUSTRALIAN CLUB WANTS TO SIGN BRIAN HARRIS
The Liverpool Echo & Evening Express- Tuesday, February 2, 1965
REPORT SAYS VERNON MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED
APIA F.C. OFFER
Sydney, Tuesday.
The Sydney soccer club Apia decided at a meeting to-night to increase their offer to Everton wing half Brian Harris. Harris, who is anxious to settle In Australia, has lost his first team place at Everton. and would like to join the Sydney club. Apia president Joc Le Blanco said that Harris had asked for ATO (£56)a week. The club could not meet this figure but be thought their new offer would give them a 50-50 chance of getting the Everton player. Harris he said would not be a full-time professional. but the club were arranging for him to take a public relations post.
SIGNING-ON FEE
He added “Harris is asking for a signing-on fee, too, but we feel we will get this back in the first three matches he plays" Everton are said to be prepared to release Harris provided he returns to Goodison Park if things do not turn out well for him in Australia. According to the Sydney newspaper. The Sun, Everton forward Roy Vernon is also keen to go to Australia he get £80 sterling a match. Both Vernon and Harris toured Australia with Everton last year.
GOOD IMPRESSION
Leslie Edwards writes: News that Harris would like to settle in Australia has been known unofficially at Goodison Park for some time. When Harris toured the country last year with his club be made a very favourable impression, appeared on TV and said that be liked the country and the people.  Everton have had no indication that Vernon would also like to join an Australian club. Time was when Australia was not a member of F. I.F. A. and star players from this country were debarred from joining Australian clubs because no fee was involved. Now Australia are members of F.I.F.A a fee would be involved for the transfer of any player from Britain.
SPLENDID SERVICE
Harris, a Birkenhead man who has given splendid service to Everton in many positions, might command a fair sum. In Vernon’s case- he has asked for a transfer whereas Harris hasn’t so far-the fee would be in the region of £50,000 or its equivalent. Stevenson, the Liverpool half back made the trip to Australia when he was with a Scottish club, but was warned against signing for an Australian team and came home not having played football “down under.”

EVERTON CAN COMPLETE COINCIDENCE DOUBLE..
The Liverpool Echo& Evening Express - Tuesday, February 2, 1965
By Leslie Edwards
Whatever incentives Everton and Leeds United players had to win the third-round replay they contest to-night must have been vastly increased by the news that the winners tackle Shrewsbury Town, at home, in the next round. Both First Division clubs will look upon this Third Division team as their likely passport to a place in the last eight, irrespective of the fact that Shrewsbury are a go-ahead side and just the sort to bring off a surprise of the magnitude of Stockport's draw at Anfield. - When last Everton met Leeds at Goodison Park we suffered the Indignity of seeing both teams led off the geld and, before and afterwards, such fury and recklessness from the players that any repetition to-night would be disastrous. My view is that the man who referees the tie at Leeds on Saturday, Kevin Howley. will have the good sense to allow no questionable tackle to pass without penalty. It is a pity that two such great clubs and tine teams should be at risk when facing one another because they ate capable of contributing unlimited amounts of artistry and skill and that famous 6-4 Sunderland match on the same ground could well be matched if only the players will give each other a chance to play the game as it wasmeant to be played. Mr. Howley can do a lot towards this end, but there Is nothing he can do if the teams elect to remember their League battle and carry recrimation, and chips, on their shoulders. Though Saturday's game was, by all accounts, a very hard one. I don't anticipate seeing either side muck changed to-night. Everton can complete the coincidental double by winning at the second attempt, as they did against the same opponents this time last year.
Stars? All eleven
Shrewsbury's reaction to being drawn to one or other of to-night's teams was a philosophical one. They expected after being drawn away in the previous four rounds (and eight times in the last nine), that they would have on average alone, a home tie to help recompense their loyal supporters. As Manager Arthur Rowley said: "We’d prefer it to be Everton because that would be more convenient for our followers, but in point of difficulty there is little in it. We certainly thrive on challenges, having been set to play at King's Lynn, then Exeter, then Manchester City. and on Saturday at Millwall. We might just as well have been drawn against Manchester United as Everton or Leeds. We haven't any particular star, though we've Just signed Peter Broadhurst from Wolves. When people ask me who our stars are I just answer "All eleven of 'em' " Rowley is still not off the active list.  He plays as and necessary. If he were "pushed ' fora forward in the fifth round game It could be that he would put his boots on again. He is unique In that he has scored the greatest number of goals any man ever got In League football -433 of them. This best the record of 410 by McGrory the Scot. Shrewsbury's one-upmanship if Everton win to-night lies in the fact that they made a meal of the Everton League side not so long ago, in the ill-fated League Cup tournament. The fact that they have beaten Manchester City, after a drawn game at Manchester, marks out the Rowley men as a somewhatout of the ordinary Third Division side.

CHOICE OF CUP-TIE TEAMS DELAYED
The Liverpool Echo& Evening Express - Tuesday, February 2, 1965
GOODISON MATCH
PITCH SANDED
By Leslie Edwards
The pitch on which Everton and Leeds United replay their fourth round F.A Cup tie to-night was heavily sanded in the centre and looked likely to play fairly heavily when I saw it this morning. The anti-frost wiring was In operation for an hour or two this afternoon. --- Both managers are playing the cat-and-mouse game over the announcement of their teams. It was not expected that either would disclose their side until a few minutes before kick-off time. Leeds, however, may recall Ian Lawson, who has just turned down the chance to join Mansfield Lawson, who has had cartilage trouble, has not played in the League side for five months, but is now fully fit again. If Leeds make another change in attack it could be the preference for teenager Cooper on the left flank for Johanneson, who is still troubled by a leg injury. Every stand ticket has been sold ground and paddock season ticket holders should enter at their usual turnstiles tendering vouched No. 7 and the admission money.

GREAT LITTLE MAN WAS AGAIN A DOMINATING FORCE
Liverpool Daily Post- Wednesday, February 3, 1965
BOBBY COLLINS DRIVES LEEDS INTO FIFTH ROUND
EVERTON’S COURAGEOUS FIGTH BACK NOT ENOUGH TO WARD OFF CUP K.O
EVERTON 1, LEEDS UNITED 2
By Horace Yates
Only a team of superb courage, tremendous determination and an unquestionable will to win could have ousted Everton at Goodison Park, last night in the F.A. Cup fourth round replay. These were qualities possessed in abundant measure by Leeds United and so out went Everton.  No team could have striven harder to ward off the knock-out blow, for Everton fought with sufficient courage for two teams after going two goals down. It was not enough and in spite of everything I am not prepared to challenge the assertion that Leeds merited their triumph. This pity was that one of these tremendous fighting sides had to be beaten. For threequarters of the game there was not a goal scored and it almost began to appear that nothing would separate rivals so tightly locked in battle. Then came three goals in twelve minutes, the first two to Leeds, with an instantaneous reaction from Everton. Whatever may have gone before, however, reprehensible the conduct in that infamous League game in November, here was a battle which helped, as far as anything could to wipe clean the slate. Fouls there were as there were bound to be in a clash as tightly contested as this. We saw Collins and Stevens in a tug-of-war and indulging in wordy warfare. We saw a questionable crash tackle by Reaney which knocked Temple cold, but in general this was just what was expected-a non-punches pulled fight to the finish by two superbly fit teams. Seldom have I seen a more exciting, captivating goal-less first half as we saw last night. It bubbled an boiled, blistered and burned. Every move that was made was a split second affair, for so urgent were the tackles, so ready the challenge, that time for thought was cut to a minimum. As a result the game flowed last and furious and the roar from the crowd was never stifled.
NEAR ESCAPES
Near escapes there were in profusion, four of them in six minutes of tempestuous action. Excitement mounted with every moment and the heat; I am sure would have made an impression on asbestos. No-one will pretend that it was a classical match, over-flowing with top grade football. It was all too tight, too challenging for the artists to draw pretty pictures. Yet in the midst of it all Collins did succeed in laying on excepts from his talented repertoire. This great little man was again a dominating force. He had the spectators in a lather of excitement. He riled them, he roused them and he as much as anybody helped to rebuff them. He was the general in supreme command and if Everton had only retained his services instead of making a £25,000 presentation to Leeds, what a different story this would have been. I doubt if any two teams could have maintained the tracking pace of that tremendous first half and both the pace and the thrills subsided until that apparently innocuous moment in the 70th minute when Leeds crashed through the goal barrier. There was seemingly little to worry about with just another kick. We knew that Charlton would come up in an effort to reach the ball with his outstanding heights because he had been doing just that throughout the game. So carefully shepherded had he been by Gabriel that he had created no alarm.
PERSISTENT TYPE
He might even have been excused for staying back on this occasion, but with seven goals to his credit this season, almost all of them from corner kicks or free kicks, Charlton proved the persistent type. Up he came and this time Giles floated the ball high across the goal mouth. There was Gabriel and there was Charlton. Gabriel was first to leap, but Charlton was at least a foot higher, and he rocketed the ball into the roof of the net with a header which caused the massive Leeds following to crupt. Everton’s reaction was immediate. They appreciated that they had to strike back immediately, possible while Leeds may still have been unsettled by their success. Gabriel and Harvey exchanged places and there was Gabriel trying to make amends by pulling off a Charlton act in the Leeds goal mouth. In 81 minutes, with Leeds chanting “We want two,” and not caring whether or not they got them, providing Everton didn’t score one, goal No. 2 matured. Fortune favour the brave and helps them along the way to Wembley and here-about Leeds enjoyed a huge slice of good luck. A through ball by a subdued Bremner seemed to have little purpose as he prodded it up the middle, to no Leeds player is particular.  A rebound from a defender saw the ball break clear to Weston, who pulled the ball round Labone and hit a great scoring shot beyond West. If that was designed to knock all the heart out of Everton and remove any doubt about the result, it misfired completely.
TRIED EVERYTHING
Everton advanced like a tidal wave, with a massive goal-front assault. Gabriel got his head to a ball low down and steered it across goal to Pickering. The centre forward appeared to have been left with the most difficult of shooting angles. Without the slightest hesitation he hit the ball hard and true and Sprake was left without a chance. With eight minutes left anything could still happen and there was no movement at all by the crowd towards the exists. They daren’t drop their eyes for a moment, let alone leave the field of battle. Everton tried everything. All pretensions to skilled football disappear in the flurry of activity as Everton besieged the goal and Leeds kicked gratefully anywhere. Everton will ask why Mr. Howley awarded an indirect free kick inside the penalty area instead of pointing to the spot after Bell had floored Scott. It could only have been a hair line decision that made Mr. Howley plump for the lesser offence of obstruction. Sprake sent pulses racing and temperatures rising as he dropped the ball in front of goal with Gabriel boring in like an engaged bull and it was a very fortunate goalkeeper who was permitted a second and more successful grab. Let us hope this is now the end of the inter-club feud, which manifested itself before the game began in another absurd tactical tussle over the team announcements. Five minutes before the start we were permitted to know that Everton were unchanged. Secretary Bill Dickinson, however, could only announce; “It has not been possible to find out if there are any changes in the Leeds team.” Just as that moment out came Leeds and those who knew him were able to tell us that nineteen-year-old Terry Cooper, who alternates between left wing and left back, had replaced Johanneson. Surely this should be the prod officialdom requires to insist that all teams are disclosed to the public at least fifteen minutes before the start of a game. It is carrying secrecy to absurd limits to make a mockery of official clubs programmes in this manner.
AN INCITEMENT
Leeds would probably have been greeted by boos in any event as they entered the field, but this was just an incitement to hostility. One presumes that if Leeds do reach Wembley, and the only reason they may be stopped short of that glittering goal is a possible lack of fire power in the forward line, presumably they will have the good grace to let 100,000 people know who is playing. The ordinary man in the crowd will not know until he reads his newspaper who it was who was wearing the No. 11. Come off it, Leeds. This benefit neither League leaders nor aspiring Cup winners.  Having criticised whoever was responsible for the ridiculous lack of team news, I must in all fairness hand an outsized bouquet to the Yorkshire side for the way in which they tackled this tie. Never at any moment did it appear they had come to Goodison with the intention of merely warding off Everton and possibly winning with a sneak goal. They came to win and their tactics from the outset plainly advertised the fact. Everton; West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, Labone, Stevens; Scott, Harvey, Pickering, Temple, Morrissey. Leeds United; Sprake; Reaney, Bell; Bremner, Charlton, Hunter, Giles, Weston, Storrier, Collins, Cooper. Referee; Mr. K Howley (Birmingham), Attendance 64,940 receipts £14,834.

BOBBY COLLINS-‘DADDY’ OF ‘EM ALL
The Liverpool Echo & Evening Express- Wednesday, February 3, 1965
With Leslie Edwards
When Bobby Collins left Everton for Leeds many thought he was finished. He wasn't. He was only starting! However good a player he was in Everton colours, he was an even better one last night. He slowed or speeded up the game to suit himself and his side; he read moves like an expert master of chess, he showed that the good little'un can still be as good as the good big 'un so long as his heart is in the right place and his tactical sense is sharp. Charlton and Weston got the goals which put Everton out of the Cup but it was Collins' generalship which turned the game in Leeds' favour. I say hats off to Leeds United for being the best side we have seen at Goodison Park this season (and unrecognisable as the one which came here in the League): hats off to Referee Kevin Howley for handling the match with admirable firmness and judgment: and hats off to Everton for fighting so hard and being only a goal inferior ton the night). You can't win replays against Leeds United or any other team every time: you can't win them when one of your half-backs and at least one of your forwards are so much below form that many of the enormous crowd almost sensed. by the interval. that Everton were not going to do it unless they played better in the second half. They were right. But ironically those two Leeds goals came following a spell in which Everton, with more direct methods and more urgency, seemed to have recovered their balance and accuracy and the chance to wipe out first-half inferiority. In the end, Leeds just survived a great, tremendously hard-fought game by a single goal. It was a close run thing in the final minutes when Sprake might well have faltered, but didn't. In the circumstances, there was no disgrace for the losers of such a splendid, entertaining contest.
Better together
There was little doubt that Leeds were the better-knit team. They played the ball out of defence with neatness and poise for most of the first half in which Everton were inclined to present the ball too often to their opponents and concentrate much of their endeavour on speculative passes down the middle. The Leeds defence is composed of tall men. If Pickering didn't always win possession in the air it was clearly unlikely that players like Harvey and Temple would. Yet the fact remains that both attacks did sufficient in this period to have scored against goalkeepers less inspired than Sprake and West. From the first moment the game progressed at breakneck speed with none prepared to hold the ball for long. The tackling on both sides was hard, but always aimed at the ball and never the man. Holding two sides like these, after that tempestuous league game on the same ground, must have been like holding a team of runaway horses, but Kevin Howley saw every foul, major or minor, penalised them all, handled the game with a minimum of fuss and gave players and spectators alike no chance to say that he did other than a first-class job. The teeming thousands on the terraces, jam-packed and so crowded that hundreds of small boys were led out for their own safety round the touchlines as the game progressed, revelled in the speed and excitement of football the like of which we have rarely seen, even In the Cup. On a pitch heavily-sanded and fought at such great pace it could never be a classic, but it had everything—great goalkeeping (especially Sprake's catching and holding of one of Pickering's hardest hit shots), non-stop effort front every player, diamond-cut-diamond moves and no indication, despite Leeds smooth surer moves, of which way the cat might jump.
Cracked at last
If Everton fans had misgiving when the match restarted after the Interval with the hazy atmosphere clearer, they were soon dispelled. Their side took command for a while and Leeds, instead of calmly taking possession and moving the ball upfield in a series of passes, started to slash the ball haphazardly. Then when some 15 minutes from the end we were beginning to be resigned to an extra half-hour's stint of watching —and what agony of suspense that would have been!— Leeds suddenly cracked the Everton defence. Charlton, the half-back Liverpool nearly took to replace Dick White, was the man who danced joyously away having made the header, which seemed to have a slight deflection, that did the trick. It came from a corner after Collins and Wilson had clashed and Wilson’s face had been damaged. At the time the ball was crossing the line Collins, who had taken station almost on the goal-line, must have been in grave danger of being given offside.  Everton set out with more earnestness and frenzy than cool calculation, to wipe out that goal.  Far from succeeding they went further behind. The ball stole under a defender's foot, rolled just right to be picked up by Weston, a former Wrexham player whose dynamic movement often used to impress me, and within a second or two this player had surged past the defence to the right to get the goal which undid the Everton curtain, even if it did not actually draw them. Lees than a minute later Pickering had put Everton back in the picture. From that moment it was an almost unrelenting battle between hasty, all-out Everton attack and a defence which gave not an inch and survived, but only just Everton's frenzied efforts to get a last-gasp equaliser.
Explosion never far away
Whatever the result had been, this was a match to remember with pride. This is how football should be played, how it should be refereed. The tear of an explosion was never far away. It never occurred and was only remotely likely to when Collins and Stevens, all on their own, with the ball gone got seriously at cross purposes. The Leeds attack was the better line because it moved well as a line and because there was always something good coming from the wings. This was not always so of Everton. Bremner may be an unpopular man with Everton fans, but he is a great player; so is Collins. So is Speaks, whose goalkeeping last night was without fault. Everton were set to carry too great a handicap—their own shortcoming in at least two places—but even so they fought well and with courage. It was a pity one side had to lose: a pity that when Temple took a severe blow to the head he obviously felt the effects of it from then until the final whistle.  Everton fans went off home glumly and with scarcely a word to say, I appreciate their disappointment, especially as one of their old favourites was the man whose part in their defeat was notable, but this was a game, like others between these sides, which could easily have gone either way. And are not Leeds, sitting on top of the First Division table, the best side in Britain? If they are not, on last night's showing, then I'd like  to see their betters . . How differently things might have gone, if, before agoal had been scored Sprake had not put out his arms, like a man in a dream, to deny Temple at point-blank range: if Temple, volleying the ball from close range had not found the body of a defender with the ball at three yards range. But that is the way Cup-ties are won and lost. Let us hope that Liverpool can restore the balance to-night at Stockport, fog, and Stockport County. willing . . . .

MORE THAN JUSTICE?
The Liverpool Echo & Evening Express- Thursday, February 4, 1965
Some Everton fans to whom I have spoken think I did their team more than justice in my report of the Leeds United match. One who clearly shares their views is Mr. Michael Shankland, of 287 Walton Breck Road. He writes; “Mr. Carey left an injury hit but potentially great side. That team reached its potential when it gained its League championship win which was more convincing in retrospect than in fact. “That solitary success has blinded many to the consequences of dropping the old pilot. A not-so-subtle change has come over the side since Carey’s departure. “During his reign, Everton attacked from Parker at right back to Temple on the wing. There was excitement and brilliant football from almost every position on the field. The players were artists rather than artisans, so crowd and team alike really enjoyed the game. “Unpredictable? Yes, but on form the finest and most exhilarating side in Britain. Results? Only just above average but they entertained and after all, we got no medals or bonuses when they won the League. “The change is now complete. The team can now defend from Morrissey on the left flank to Brown at full back. Result? Predictable and good; but at the expense of negative, no mistakes and no-excitement football and the pale shadow of Alex Young flitting sadly in a defensive midfield limbo. “The joy, the inventions, the almost superfluity of brilliance and artistry has gone. We are left with good results from dull, efficient play.”

SCOTT’S GROIN TROUBLE IS A NEW EVERTON SELECTION WORRY
Liverpool Daily Post- Friday, February 5, 1965
BY Horace Yates
How long does it take to rebuild a football team sufficiently to convert it into a Championship or Cup prospect? Obviously, the answer must be, it depends. Conversions from within without expenditure may pay off but sometimes require more time to produce results. Signings with the aid of a cheque book are often a short cut, but not always. It is interesting to examine the position of Everton and Liverpool in this respect. In two seasons manager Harry Catterick produced a Championship-winning side at Goodison Park. He did that with the aid of signing Gordon West from Blackpool, Tony Kay from Sheffield Wednesday, Alex Scott from Rangers and Dennis Stevens from Bolton. Let us advance and we discover that of the recognised first team to-day only Jimmy Gabriel, Brian Labone and Derek Temple were at Goodison Park when Mr, Catterick arrived. This near clean sweep has bene brought about since April, 1961.
GOODISON TESTS
Not so easy for Mr. Catterick at Goodison Park, Alex Scott is the latest to suffer injury. He damaged his groin just before the interval in the Leeds’ replay on Tuesday and only fitness tests can answer the problem here. If the manager entertained ideas of making forward changes he must defer his decision. Roy Vernon burst a leg in the reserves’ game last Saturday and Alex Young is still feeling his injury. Today will be a “Testing” day at Goodison Park. If Scott goes out, Temple may cross to the right, where he has already played four times this season, leaving the way open for a fit Vernon or Young to restake a claim. Both are tremendously keen to establish their claim. It was hardly surprisingly to find Mr. Catterick at Old Trafford on Wednesday, in view of the fact that United visit Goodison Park on Tuesday in the second leg of the Inter Cities Fairs Cup quarter final. Although he knows United play and players well, obviously he feels he cannot know too much about them in advance. Birmingham City, Everton’s visitors to-morrow have only won two of their last eight matches, but have wasted little time announcing an unchanged team. The transfer of Hellewell means that the flying winger, who has often caused Everton serious concern, will not be a menace this time. Birmingham; Schofield; Lynn, Green; Hennessey, Foster, Beard; Jackson, Sharples, Fenton, Vowden, Thwaites.
INTER CITIES TICKETS
Tickets for Everton’s Inter Cities Fairs Cup game will be on sale at Goodison Park from 9.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. to-day and Monday. The Liverpool stadium selling point, will be often from 9.30 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. today and 9.30 to 6.30 on Monday. The prices of stand tickets are 15s, £1, and 30s.

COLLINS LEFT UNMARKED
Liverpool Echo & Evening Express- Friday, February 5, 1965
By Leslie Edwards
From Prestatyn (15 Tudor Avenue) E. Hodgson asks: "Why was Collins left unmarked for almost all the game ? Why was he given the freedom of the pitch? Collins took every award, corners, &c., the lot, and was always in the open space waiting for a pass with no opponent with him. "When Charlton went up for corner kicks and free-kicks surely Pickering should have gone with him? There is no guile in the Everton team. To play Stevens at half-back is a mistake. He is at such a disadvantage against forwards who can out-head him." One man, Mr. G. R. Lloyd. of Gloucester Road, Wallasey, thought Everton's defeat could be anticipated when the team was made known. He says: "It is obvious that changes are necessary if games are to be won. Pickering cannot be expected to pull the chestnuts out of the fire every week without support. It is asking too much to expect loyal supporters to turn up week after week when some of the best available players are left in the reserves. If the Inter Cities' Fairs Cup game next week is lost the season's missing millions will be rapidly increased." Some Leeds fans led by B. L. Pratt, of Armley Grange Avenue, Leeds 12, who came to Goodison Park on Tuesday saw the match, and the hospitality they were given afterwards, this way: "A little disappointing to Evertonians and a draw would perhaps have been a better result, but that is football. We have read many times reports of the behaviour of certain Everton supporters. After the match we were made very welcome at a small club not far from the ground and we concluded a wonderful night with our llkla' moor theme, with the Evertonians joining in.

EVERTON RECALL YOUNG AND HARRIS
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, February 5, 1965
TEMPLE ON RIGHT WING
SCOTT UNFIT
By Leslie Edwards
Everton recall Alex Young and Brian Harris to their team against Birmingham at Goodison Park, tomorrow, and put Derek Temple on the right wing. Alex Scott, whose place Temple takes is injured; Stevens for whom Harris comes in, is rested. These changes will be much to the looking of many followers of the club, but even now an Everton attack without Vernon even though he is for transfer seems incomplete to a great number of the club’s fans. Everton; West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, Labone, Harris; Temple, Harvey, Pickering, Young, Morrissey.

REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED AT NEXT MEETING OF EVERTON DIRECTORS
Liverpool Daily Post- Saturday, February 6, 1965
GEORGE HESLOP AND JIMMY HILL SEEK TRANSFERS
ALEX YOUNG AND BRIAN HARRIS IN TO-DAY’S TEAM
By Horace Yates
Everton reserves, George Heslop and Jimmy Hill, yesterday made written application to the club for a transfer. Manager Harry Catterick last night said; “Their requests will be considered at the next meeting of the board.” I should be surprised if Mr. Catterick found himself able to recommend the granting of Heslop’s wish, for the simple reason that he is the only experienced deputy available in case of injury to Brian Labone. The case for retaining Hill is far less powerful. Only because their first team outlook is so bleak at Goodison Park are the players discontented. Neither has so far been called on for League duty this season. Heslop joined Everton in March, 1963 from Newcastle United in a part exchange deal with Jimmy fell. By a coincidence his debut the following month was against Birmingham the club at Goodison Park to-day. Jimmy Hill was an £18,000 signing from Norwich City at the start of last season, and though he won Irish international honours, his Everton appearances were restricted to six. His only goal was in his second outing against Burnley. Everton’s team selection surprise to-day is the supplanting of Dennis Stevens at left half by Brian Harris “Rested” is the official term used to explain Steven’s absence.  A forward line re-arrangement has Derek Temple at outside right for the injured Alex Scott, Alex Young re-appearing at inside left, Roy Vernon continues with the reserves. “Rested” is usually a convenient way of saying a player has been dropped, but in Stevens’ case it may well be accurate.
GIGANTIC TASK
The senior player of the side he took part in two hard games on Saturday and Tuesday, and next Tuesday Manchester United are at Goodison Park in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup competition, it may well be that Mr. Catterick prefers to have a refreshed Stevens for the gigantic task which Bobby Charlton may pose. The fact that Stevens is not asked to play in the reserve lends weight to the theory. Terry Hennessey, Birmingham’s Welsh international wing half, one of the stalwarts of the side, pulled a muscle in training yesterday and has been compelled to withdraw. This brings an unexpected eighteenth birthday present the Malcolm Page who is drafted into the side at inside right with Brian Sharples dropping back into Hennessey’s position.
BIGGEST SCARE
Everton supporters will remember Birmingham for the fact that St. Andrew’s provided the team with their biggest score of the season in their 5-3 victory. Here then is the opportunity for Everton to record their first double. It is most extraordinary that Birmingham should break a depressing series of recent results with a 1-0 victory over the revived Tottenham side, and while this may indicate an ability to produce fighting form against the worthiest opposition an Everton defeat in highly unlikely. Everton; West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, Labone, Harris; Temple, Harvey, Pickering, Young, Morrissey. Birmingham City; Schofield; Lynn, Green; Sharples, Foster, Beard; Jackson, Page, Fenton, Vowden, Thwaites.

EVERTON’S FRED PICKERING SAYS-
Liverpool Daily Post, Saturday, February 6, 1965
PENALTY KING AGAIN- AFTER 7-YEARS LAPSE
I’m a penalty king again-after seven years! The one I took at Leeds on Saturday was the first I have taken since 1958 when I was full back in the Blackburn Rovers youth team. We re playing Manchester United at old Trafford in the F.A. Youth Cup and we got a penalty and I took it- and missed. They didn’t ask me to take another after that, not even when I became centre forward. It used to be Bryan Douglas who took them at Ewood Park and when I joined Everton we had Roy Vernon and then Alex Scott as the kick takers. Then came last Saturday and Alex, probably thinking of last season when he had to take one on the same ground, felt a bit funny about having to do the job again of we got one so Harry Catterick asked me how I felt about it and I said yes. I don’t blame Alex for feeling a bit dicey over it because I have always thought that inside forwards should take penalties because after all, we are supposed to be the men who have the knack of finding the net.
THREE CHANGES
And of the three who should be better than the centre forward? He is the crack shot of the team, or should be, and if he is expected to take the half chance he can take the best chance of the lot- because that is what a penalty is. Often a centre forward, or any other forward, is clobbered by the fans and the Press for missing a chance when the ball has been moving and probably bounced awkwardly at the last second, so why shouldn’t those same forwards take a penalty when the ball is still and the goalkeeper is not allowed to move until the ball has been hit?  Seems common sense to me so, when Mr. Catterick asked me I accepted it as part of the job of scoring goals. I don’t think there’s any special merit in taking a penalty because the odds are always with the kicker. When we were awarded that one at Elland Road I simply decided where I was going to put the ball and put it there. There was no question, in my mind anyway, of trying to kid Sprake, the Leeds goalkeeper. A goalkeeper can do one of three things when facing up to a penalty. He can stand still and if he saves it's because the ball has hit him, or he can decide to throw himself to the right or left. He has got to make up his own mind what he is going to do and, even if he guesses rights, the odds are still against him getting to the ball if it is placed correctly.
LET HIM WORRY…
If you start worrying what the goalkeeper is going to do it means you are not concentrating on putting the ball where you have decided. Ley him do the worrying because he has only one in three chances of being right and if you are spot on with your kick even guessing right won’t help him. This always reminds me of the story of the bank manager who asked one of his customers. “Do you ever tell your wife about your overdraft?”  “Not likely,” replied the customer, “that would mean two of the you worrying…” it’s the same with a penalty. Let the goalkeeper, like the bank manager, do the worrying. What you have to do is to make up your mind where you are going to shoot and stick to it. What Sprake tried to do was to guess where I was going to shoot and he made the wrong guess. If he had gone the other way he still would not have reached it. I don’t think a goalkeeper with the longest arms in the world could have saved that particular shot because I hit it low about a foot inside the post. It did not hit the post as a lot of people thought. It hit the net stanchion and rebounded across to the other side of the goal. I didn’t hit it full bore either.
FLIPPING STROLL ON!
Several people have asked me how I felt when I knew I had to take such an important penalty. I didn’t feel any different to what I would have if I had been running on to a pass and making a shot. You don’t feel things like that during a game. It’s just part of it all and it was not until afterwards in the dressing room that I really thought about the responsibility. Then I did think to myself “Flipping stroll on! If you’d missed it, it would have been out of the Cup, not up the Cup!” I heard latter that one of two of the boys daren’t look and I wouldn’t mind betting that a lot of our supporters, specially the girls, didn’t look either, at least not until they got home and saw it on television when they knew I had scored.
MATTER OF LUCK
When grounds are hard and slippery as they were last Saturday we hear a lot about this and that kind of boot and which should be worn. If the game at Leeds had been decided on the number of pairs of boots we took with us, we would have won by a bootful. And yet all this preparation and thought cannot guarantee that you will keep your feet on this type of ground. I don’t think any manager can tell you what sort of boot you should wear. He can suggest but in the end the player had to make his own decision, after testing the pitch for himself. On hard, slippery grounds you cannot get a stud hold, so it just comes to a matter of luck if you don’t go down when you pick your boots up, you hope for the best, and that’s all there is to it. I remember one game in which a player git the deck so often that half-way through the first half he went off and changed his boots. All that happened was that he hit the deck about twice as often as he had done earlier.

NOW TO ERASE UNHAPPY CUP MEMORIES
Liverpool Echo & Evening Express- Saturday February 6, 1965
YOUNG AND HARRIS IN EVERTON’S TEAM AGAINST BIRMINGHAM
By Leslie Edwards
Everton, long undefeated in the League, try to erase memories of their Cup exit to-day when they tackle Birmingham City, a side which has struggled for same seasons to maintain their Division I status. The occasion is notable for more than one reason. First Manager Catterick brings back Alex Young and Brian Harris and plays Temple on the right wing; second Birmingham City include at left back as partner to the veteran Lynn, Colin Green, the Welsh under-23 International who joined Everton from Wrexham and only left Goodison Park some two seasons ago. Another Welshman in the Birmingham side, Hennessey, is one of the finest wing half-backs in the game. The sort of player who could develop into another Blanchflower -as a footballer. Birmingham play their recent signing from West Bromwich, Fenton at centre forward. With the Inter Cities' Fairs Cup game against Manchester United on Tuesday, Everton may well make this run-of-the-mill League game the vehicle for new and more enterprising tactics.
BOGGED DOWN
Many of their fans are sure Pickering is being left too much as the solitary spearhead of the attack. It is felt (and I know some fans have written to Mr. Catterick pointing this out) that Everton are getting bogged down in defence and that their competent forwards are not playing as a line and are figuring too often as additional half-backs rather than all-out attackers. Whether a bolder policy would pay is open to question. Personally I think crowds would rather see a match won 4-2 than one won 1-0. If Everton had not the talent up front to pierce their defences emphasis on defence would be more understandable, but there is quality all along the line and Everton fans want to seeit used offensively.
MORE POSITIVE
Young is such an artist and is so well liked it is good to see him back. Many thought that some place should be found, also, for Vernon. Stevens, who is being rested, gives way to Harris, whose utility to his club over the last few seasons has been notable. Most Everton fans feel that Temple is better on the wing than in either of the inside forward positions. The changes add up, I think, to the possibility of Everton being much more positive in their approach. This could be a useful "sounding board" for the big tie against Manchester United on Tuesday. Everton; West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, Labone, Harris; Temple, Harvey, Pickering, Young, Morrisey. Birmingham City; Schofield; Lynn, Green; Hennessey, Foster, Beard; Jackson, Sharples, Fenton, Vowden, Thwaites.

EVERTON FORWARDS GET SHOOTING BLUES
The Liverpool Football Echo& Evening Express - Saturday February 6, 1965
LATE GOAL BY HARVEY THEN FENTON LEVELS
EVERTON 1, BIRMINGHAM CITY 1
By Michael Charters

Everton; West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, Labone, Harris; Temple, Harvey, Pickering, Young, Morrissey. Birmingham City; Schofield; Lynn, Green; Sharples, Foster, Beard; Jackson, Page, Fenton, Vowden, Thwaites. Referee; Mr. J. Lowrey (Neath).
Everton came out first and, before Birmingham appeared two youths ran out onto the pitch carrying a banner bearing the words; “Catterick must go.” They ran off and disappeared into the crowd as two policemen converged on them. Feature of the Birmingham side, was the League debut of Malcolm Page, who is 18 to-day. After a few second play, Schofield called over the referee and tugged off a ring from his finger to place in the referee’s custody. Gabriel and Harvey switched positions from the start with Gabriel moving up into the attack.  A mistake by Lynn in his own penalty area gave Morrissey the chance to push the ball to Young, but the Birmingham defenders recovered to smother the shot.
HARVEY HITS BAR
The first real excitement came when Harvey hit a magnificent shot from 35 yards which hit the crossbar and bounced down with Schofield beaten. Immediately after this Fenton pushed a good pass through to Bowden, who sent a shot across the face of the goal when it seemed easier to have scored. Apart from these incidents, however, the game tended to be rather scrappy although it was noticeable that the Everton inside trio were playing upfield. Morrissey and Wilson engineered a good move with Pickering bringing the ball inside, and the Everton forward line seemed to be moving with considerable drive. Vowden looked the most dangerous Birmingham forward, and he almost got a shooting chance from a pass by Jackson which split the Everton defence. Harvey and Harris were sending through some fine passes but although Everton were doing all the pressing they had not yet been able to create a clear-out shooting chance.
TERRIFIC SHOT
Lynn was moving up when ever Birmingham attacked and he took a good pass from Jackson and hit a terrific shot which West touched on to the bar and over. Labone headed the ball out from the corner kick and Lynn was there again for a shot which West saved only at the second attempt. Temple seemed to twist his ankle in making a shot but carried on without attention. Everton’s forwards continued to batter away at the Birmingham defence, and Pickering earned a corner from a centre by Wright. From this Pickering made a first class glancing header which beat Schofield and Green, the former Everton back, turned the ball off the line. There was only one team in it at this stage and Birmingham were contributing to their problems by being slow and cumbersome in their passing. Wright brought the ball 50 yards up the touchline and from his centre the ball went to Young whose shot from 25 yards flashed past the post. Pickering cleverly took the ball between Foster and Sharples, but ended by shooting wide and high. Foster made a good tackle to dispossess Harris when the half back moved into attack. Everton were keeping the Birmingham defence under constant pressure, but Foster was playing well and made a series of timely interceptions.
MISTAKES
The game was only average in quality. There were a lot of mistakes and Birmingham looked one of the poorest sides to visit Goodison this year. The crowd was now getting restive that Everton’s superiority was not turned into goals by now and the finishing by the forwards had not been good. Schofield made two splendid save within the space of seconds. Temple pushed the ball through neatly to Gabriel whose close range shot was palmed away by the goalkeeper straight to Harris. As Harris was about to shoot Schofield recovered amazingly and dived on the ball. Fenton went off for attention. The Everton forwards could not complain at the service they were getting from Harris and Harvey. There were a lot of good looking moves being built up by Everton, but little finish against a team with the worst defensive record in the First Division.
JUST WIDE
Shortly before half-time Pickering headed the ball through the middle for Gabriel to run on to. As Schofield came out Gabriel flicked the ball past him and it rolled just wide. Pickering brilliantly controlled a waist high pass from Young then mis-hit his shot.
Half-time; Everton nil, Birmingham City nil
Everton resumed in the familiar pattern of the first half. They gained three corners in rapid succession with Birmingham players kicking the ball anywhere to get it away. From yet another Everton corner, the ball came out to Young and his shot was deflected for Everton’s fifth corner in the first five minutes of the second half. Despite all this pressure by Everton, about the clearest cur chance of the game came to Birmingham, Lynn centred to Vowden and Wright missed his tackle to give Vowden a second chance, but with time and space at his disposal, Vowden slashed the ball wide.
GOOD DISPLAYS
The lesson at the moment seemed to be that if Pickering was not in his best scoring form, there were no other Everton forwards to do the job. Despite this intensive pressure, with good displays from Harvey and Harris the forwards were not finishing well at all. From a free kick by Morrissey just outside the penalty area, Gabriel headed the ball into the middle, where Pickering made a clever hook shot as he was falling, but the ball went straight to Schofield. It was amazing how the Birmingham goal was staying intact. Pickering brought the ball along the goal line and turned it inside and although it seemed that Gabriel, Morrissey and Young between them must put the ball in the net, the final shot from Young went straight into Schofield’s arms. In a lone Birmingham break away Thwaites got the ball across to Vowden and the inside forward turned the ball straight at West. Young was fouled by Sharples on the penalty line, and from the free kick, Pickering slammed the ball into the line of defenders and Birmingham survived once again. The crowd sounded as frustrated as the Everton players must have been. Somehow this Birmingham defence held on, without any artistry and cleverness about.
GREAT OPENING
Pickering got the ball around Foster and had a clear run to goal, but he sent the ball too far and it bounced off Schofield’s body. Temple failed to pick up the second chance and a great opening had gone. There was a fine move with the ball going from Harvey to Wright to Harris, but it was spoiled when Young failed to take the final pass. Young had not had a good day, but the same criticism applied to several Everton players. Morrissey and Temple switched wings now and the crowd was demanding some scoring action from Everton. There was always danger from the occasional Birmingham attacks but they suffered from only having one effective forward and that was Vowden. With 11 minutes to go, Everton at last went ahead with a goal by Harvey, one of their successes of the day. It came from a free-kick after Pickering had been fouled by Green. Even Labone came up for the kick taken by Morrissey, and every Birmingham player was in the penalty area. From the kick, Labone made a good header which Schofield pushed out and Harvey, only five yards from the line, managed to get it into the net. Everton were still pressing, still attacking as hard as ever. Schofield dived full-length to save from Wright and Temple shot wide from the left. Birmingham made a tremendous effort for the equaliser in the closing minutes, and three minutes from the end, they did equalise through Fenton, from a free kick just outside the area Jackson put the ball across hard and low, and Fenton diverted it into the net from no more than two yards range.
Final; Everton 1, Birmingham City 1

EVERTON B v.  MAN UTD B
The Liverpool Football Echo & Evening Express- Saturday, February 6, 1965
Against a strong Manchester attack Everton were outplayed and outmanoeuvred for most of the half. A short angle shot from Forsyth was well saved by the Everton keeper. Half-time Everton B nil, Manchester Utd B nil. Final Everton B 2 Manchester United B 2.

BOLTON RES v  EVERTON RES
The Liverpool Football Echo & Evening Express-Saturday, February 6, 1965
Bolton Wanderers Res; Smith; Cooper, Marsh; Beech, Hulme, Lawrence; Russell, Fry, Greaves, Lennard, Butler. Everton Res;- Barnett; Brown, D’Arcy; Hurst, Heslop, Sharples, Shaw, Humphreys, Hill, Vernon, Veale. Referee C.P. Ackrod. Everton’s goal had narrow escapes in the opening minutes Sharples deflected a shot narrowly past his own goal and when Barnett dropped the corner kick a defender managed to kick clear. Everton were kept on the defensive and consequently the forwards saw little of the ball. In an isolated raid Humphreys had a header easily saved by smith. Everton began to dominate the play, but were out of luck in their finishing. Humphreys rammed the ball against an upright, Hill had a shot cleared off the line, and a finger-tip save by Smith denied Sharples a goal. Half-time; Bolton Wanderers Res nil, Everton Res nil.

THEY’RE YOUR VIEWS
The Liverpool Football Echo & Evening Express- Saturday, February 6, 1965
NO CORNER
Watching the Leeds game from the Stanley Park goal stand, the corner from which Charlton scored the first goal should never have been given. Giles's shot hit the side netting without touching an Everton player. West just stood the post and watched the ball hit the netting. Everton defenders are not as dominating at corner kicks as most other teams so that the threat to theirgoal is always apparent . I think Harvey should revert to wing half where his passing is such a feature. A place should be found for Brown, for he has much football ability and a cracking shot. Vernon should be found a place but in a scheming role like Bobby Collins. It is also time that the footballing Veall was given a run-out, for I have seen him serve up some good stuff in the reserve side this season. Here a team which could still bring honours to Goodison this season: West; Wright, Wilson: Gabriel, Labone, Harvey: Scott, Brown, Pickering, Vernon, Veall.—Blueite. Liverpool 7. (Name and address supplied).
BAD PLANNING
Everton’s Cup-tun was ended not by Leeds United but by bad tactical planning. The manager selected a team for Elland Road to earn a replay by playing a deep defensive game. This the team did with nine defenders, one link man, and a one man attack. For the replay it was obvious that Everton would have to plan not how to stop Leeds scoring, but how to score themselves, and yet the same team was played. The defence played quite well, but where was the attacking wing half or probing inside forward to launch constructive attacks? The pressure Everton piled on in the second half amounted to little more than high hopeful lobs into the Leeds penalty area, and yet even this reduced the Leeds defence to panic stations. How much more panic there would have been if a half back had been there to push the ball through to Pickering on the floor, or it Vernon had been selected to cash in on half clearances and Pickering flicks. —Edward -loses. 141 Rycot Road, Liverpool 24.
PLACE IS HERE
Why two men of the calibre of Vernon and Young should be on the side line, I shall never know. Everton waited for the opposing side to score before there was any resemblance of a forward line. I am, like many more, very disappointed. We try to have faith in Everton, but all we get is preference to some footballers with football ability. Why should Harris and Vernon look for their future in Australia. Their place is at Everton-W. Morgan, 63 Dooley Drive, Bootle 10.

SHOCKING FINISHING
Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, February 8, 1965
EVERTON SHOULD HAVE WON GAME HANDS DOWN
EVERTON 1, BIRMINGHAM CITY 1
By Jack Rowe
Everton fans are certain to wield the big stick over their team after this performance and few can blame them, because trying to find something heartening for to-morrow night’s Inter-Cities Fairs Cup clash with Manchester United was almost impossible. Here they were against one of the bottom sides in the First division and all they have to show for it is a point. One must be frank and say it was all they deserved after a pathetic display of finishing.
ONE OBJECT
It was not so much that Everton were unable to find the attacking pressure. They did that for most of the match, but the finishing was so poor that Birmingham’s defensive system was made to look much better than what it was. Birmingham probably came with the object-to get a point and that meant that the emphasis on their part was defence and they tried to carry it out. At the end when they had secured their draw they were as delighted as though they had won a Cup game, but while they can be satisfied there is no doubt that rarely can a team have been aided more in its plans by the inept failures of an opposing forward line. Everton should have won hands down. For much of the time they battered away at the defensive system without giving much hope of breaking it down, but there were sufficient, occasions when the chances were there, and only shocking finishing saved the Midlands club from a big beating. This is my chief complaint against Everton. If they had taken the goals which should have been taken it could have been five of six, and then the picture would have been completely different.
NEAR DISBELIEF
How many times for instance, are we going to see Pickering work his way into the perfect shooting position and then put the ball so wide that even he-the men with the power drive- held his head in near disbelief?  I don’t imagine either that many teams are going to escape when the Everton centre forward gets clean through, Birmingham did once in the second half and when we see this from Pickering one can understand the finishing blight which fell on the rest. Temple, for instance, could do little right either in his shooting or dribbles, while Young’s returns, even if it did bring several nice touches was that of a man out of form and contact. Yet how different it would have been if that 30 yards drive from Harvey had gone in instead of crashing against the underside of the bar, if that shot from Young had drifted inside the post instead of outside or if that header from Pickering had beaten full back Green as it had goalkeeper Schofield. That they did not seemed to hang heavily over Everton and the longer the match went the less likely it seemed they were going to find the finish so necessary against a defensively-minded side. Their goal, when it came in the 80th minute, was scored by Harvey from close in after Schofield had pushed out a Labone header following Morrissey’s free kick.
A SHANKLEY MOVE
Harvey appeared on the programme as inside right, but manager Harry Catterick did a Bill Shankly on as by immediately switching him to right half and putting Gabriel, wearing the No.4 shirt, in the attack. Gabriel’s will and effort is never in doubt but for me all this move proved on Saturday is that Harvey should never be played anywhere except at half-back. He is the complete player in that position and if there was any joy for Everton it was in his display and that of Young Wright at full back.  Birmingham’s plan left them little time for attack, but in the first 20 minutes they might have had a couple of goals and the farcical situation is that in this period the score line could have been Everton 4, Birmingham 2. Later Birmingham were handicapped by an injury to centre forward Fenton, to that the Everton defence were able to do a lot of attacking. Harris did this splendidly early on, but later fell into the general slough. It was this which probably accounted for the fact that Birmingham were able to strike back and get an equaliser. One felt once Everton scored nothing could stop them winning. No sooner had they got the ball into the net than they surrendered the initiative and for five minutes or so Birmingham surged out of their own half and in the 87th minute got a free kick out on the right. Right winger Jackson slammed this low into the goal area and somehow Fenton got a touch and into the roof of the net it went. No wonder City were happy. They had held Everton without Hennessy and with an injured man, but even though Foster and Lynn fought heroically they left with a heroically they left with a point simply because Everton’s finishing was shocking. Everton; West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, Labone, Harris; Vernon, Harvey, Pickering, Young, Morrissey. Birmingham City; Schofield; Lynn, Green; Sharples, Foster, beard; Jackson, Page, Fenton, Vowden, Thwaites.  Referee Mr. L. Lowry, attendance 34,043

BOLTON W RES v. EVERTON RES
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, February 8, 1965
A goal to each side was a poor return for all the scoring efforts made in this Central League game at Bolton, but overall a draw was a fair result. Everton were slow to settle down against a quick-moving opposition, but Vernon’s headed goal in the 60th minute was a deserved success for his team. Bolton attacked hard and persistently to win a late equaliser through Russell. Right winger Shaw and left half Sharples were Everton’s most consistent players. Opportunist Humphreys was the danger man in the first half and unlucky not to score.

MUST THEY WIN EVERY TIME, THEN?
The Liverpool Echo and Evening express- Monday, February 8, 1965
By Leslie Edwards
"Catterick must go!" proclaimed the poster paraded on the pitch before Everton's match against Birmingham. This just about sums up the necessity for some sides to be winners all along the line! Nothing else will do. Otherwise why would some fans be dis-satisfied with a manager whose team has lost only one game in the last twelve—and that to Leeds United, the best team in Britain, at the second attempt? If Mr. Catterick did elect to leave Goodison Park I know one place where he could go with profit—Birmingham City. If ever eleven players showed on the field the lack of a first-class, expert manager, as against someone acting as caretaker manager, it was those eleven from Birmingham. They showed talent at times and Vowden occasionally looked like a general capable of welding the attack, but for the most part they looked like a ship without a rudder. Their tactical sense was nearly nil. They made such a hash of one free-kick the award turned out to be of more advantage to their opponents. When they took a short-corner the two players involved misunderstood each other so completely the ball was lost and never reached the goal-mouth at all. The odd thing was that despite this the team survived to get a draw, at 1-1. And considering what a mess Everton made of most of their chances who could deny them their right to a point? Losing their lead (gained only at the 79th minute) was a tremendous indictment of the Everton defence because Birmingham, having played so indifferently should have been safely held for the final ten minutes. They weren't.
ACID TEST TO-MORROW
But It took a corner kick or a free kick to bring Birmingham within sight, much less range, of their target. In the end a low free-hick from Jackson was slotted into the net at close range by Fenton, and Evertonians walked out in their thousands disgusted with their team, with all the time and talent they needed to win, had gained only a miserable draw. One cannot help feeling that the acid test of the loyalty of followers of the club will be the performance to-morrow against Manchester United in the Fairs Cup. If they don't get better reward from this than they did on Saturday then the Everton terracing is going to be growing moss in huge areas before the season is finished. Everton changed their tactics from those of the Leeds match. Harvey, chosen in the attack, figured from the first kick as a half-back: Gabriel, wearing the No. 4 Jersey, was always operating in the forward line. The idea. I suppose, was to give the line two strikers. Oddly, it was Harvey who got the goal; Harvey, whose fierce shot from thirty yards early in the game struck the underside of the bar and rebounded back to the field. Pickering. with better  and more numerous chances than he had enjoyed in the Cup-tie, misfired often and was unlucky on other occasions. Gabriel twice came within inches of scoring and must be considered equally out of luck. There seemed no pattern: no policy about the Birmingham defence or attack, but in defence at least they covered well; worked hard and produced the game's beat defender, the veteran Stan Lynn, who not only held Morrissey but was a sixth forward time and again, and besides striking the woodwork with a fine shot caused West to mishandle another shot literally on the goal line.
TOO HEAVY FOR YOUNG
Despite Birmingham's obvious shortcomings in attack -they had little fight and looked like men who had never played In the same line before -Vowden twice contrived to get himself into good scoring positions. It was just as well for Everton he made a hash of them, though how he missed them must still be puzzling him. The introduction of Young on such a heavy pitch liberally ended was never likely to make for great improvement. The going was not suitable to a man of his skill. Yet he produced the game's best pass—a simple one of some ten yards—which cried out for conversion by Harris who had gone forward into the inside-left position. The half-back knew what was required -a prompt shot hit his right foot—but like Pickering he did not time the thing properly and Everton were left to argue the if and 'ans of yet another good chance wasted. The bright and consistent success story of the Everton team is the young full-back. Wright, whose kicking is clean and long and whose speed in recovery when required makes him the almost complete up-and-coming star. Neither he nor Wilson could be blamed in any way. The crux of Everton's failure was the inability of their attack to take their chances. Also, I think, they tended as they have often before, to make their passes less penetrating and more lateral than necessary. Mr. J. Lowry, of Glamorgan, handled the match perfectly, otherwise why should it progress, as it did, from start to finish with scarcely a foul and never a show of temper from anyone one side of the touch line or the other?

YOUNG NOT FIT FOR FAIRS CUP-TIE
Liverpool Echo and Evening Express- Monday, February 8, 1965
KNEE BADLY SWOLLEN
ATTACK DOUBTS
By Leslie Edwards
Everton will be without Alex Young when they face Manchester United to-morrow night at Goodison Park in the Inter- Cities Fairs Cup. He damaged a knee against Birmingham and the injury is badly swollen. Vernon and Stevens will come in for consideration. Scott, who missed Saturday's game through injury, has an outside chance of playing. It could be that the Everton attack will be much changed. Manager Harry Catterick missed the Birmingham match. He was watching several players in a League match. There are not likely to be immediate developments.

EVERTON DIRECTORS’ MEETING
The Liverpool Echo and Evening Express- Monday, February 8, 1965
SOME ADVERSE INCIDENTS
DISCUSSION
By Leslie Edwards
When Everton directors meet to-night, their deliberations are likely to cover a wide range of subjects, most of them affecting the club adversely. The defeat by Leeds in the F.A. Cup last week; failure last Saturday to beat lowly Birmingham City; reports of certain players' alleged misbehaviour at a St. Annes hotel, and transfer requests by two reserves, centre half Heslop", and inside forward are things which may well be in the minds of members of the Board.  These subjects are almost certain to come up for frank discussion to-night. And the fact that Liverpool have overhauled their rivals in the First Division table for the first time this season will not be overlooked. Manager Harry Catterick. who missed the Birmingham match on Saturday when he was away scouting, had club duties elsewhere when the Everton players were at St. Annes. So had Trainer Tom Eggleston.
ALL CLEARING
Everton have not lost a League match in their last 11 commitments; are still in the Inter-Cities Fairs' Cup and are out of the first half-dozen places in the First Division table for the first time since Mr. Catterick arrived from Sheffield Wednesday to take over from Mr. John Carey. It could be that to-night's meeting will be in the nature of an air-clearing showdown for players and officials. One thing is certain. Much more than a place in the next round is likely to depend on Everton's performance tomorrow night against Manchester United.
TICKETS SALES
Everton announce that for to-morrow’s match there will be cash admission to the ground (5s) at the Goodison Road side of the ground church end. Unsold tickets for the Bullens Road and Goodison Road stands will be available at the turnstiles. Tickets for the Gwladys Street stand and goal stand will be available from the Everotnians Association office in Bullens Road. Other tickets can be obtained from the main ticket office in Goodison Road.
EVERTON TOUR
Fenerbahçe the Turkish football are inviting Everton to play two matches in Istanbul next May during Everton’s close season tour, a club official said today.

TOUGH INTER0-CITIES’ FAIR CUP BATTLE AGAINST MANCHESTER UNITED
Liverpool Daily Post- Tuesday, February 9, 1965
IT’S MAKE-OR-BREAK FOR EVERTON TO-NIGHT
VERNON INCLUDED IN CATTERICK’S LIST OF 13
By Jack Rowe
Man with the toughest job to-day is Everton manager Harry Catterick, Goodison Park fans will be expecting him to produce something out of the hat to make the rest of the season worthwhile, because if Manchester United get away with a victory in the Inter-Cities Fair Cup third round second leg there will be nothing left to give them ground for rivalry with their friends, or opponents if  you like from across the park at Anfield. To-night then is really make-or-break for the rest of this season for Everton and their followers, whose big guessing game to-day will be trying to anticipate how Mr. Catterick’s team will read. What we do know is that Alex Young is definitely out with knee ligament trouble and that thirteen players have been listed from whom the final choice will be made. They include Roy Vernon who has not played in the first team since December and against whom is the biggest question mark of all. Vernon played in the reserves at Bolton on Saturday and scored the only goal of the game. Apart from that he came through all right and it seems that the majority of Everton supporters him to be in the side to-night.
VERNON BACK?
They are basing their belief- hope may be the better word for some of them- that after the goal front fallings of the team against Birmingham City on Saturday something must be done to bring drive to the attack. There is no doubt that if Everton are to win to-night they must place a lot more emphasis on attack and it is for this reason that I think there is a good chance that Vernon will be playing. Of the thirteen players named, Vernon, Scott and Stevens did not play in the Birmingham match and the prospects are that Scott will return to the right wing, leaving one of the wing half and two of the forward positions to be decided. Mr. Catterick can, of course, field the side which drew at United in the first leg, then at Leeds in the Cup-tie and was beaten in the replay last Tuesday night. If so, we would have Stevens at left half and Harvey at inside forward. Somehow, though I don’t think this will be the line-up because I feel Mr. Catterick has to do something about his attack to give it a more punchy look.
TOUCH BATTLE
I think we shall see them give everything they have and this, plus the encouragement from the crowd, could see them through. It will be a tough battle, for United, in spite of a couple of injury scares are almost certain to be at full strength. Everton stopped the twin threat of Law and Charlton at Old Trafford and there’s no reason why they should not do it again. If they do and can find a new spirit in attack then I am prepared to see them still in with an outstanding chance of bringing a European Cup to Liverpool. Everton announce that for tonight’s match there will be cash admission to the ground (5s) at the Goodison Road side of the ground, church end. Unsold tickets for the Bullens Road and Goodison Road stands will be available at the turnstiles. Tickets for the Gwladys Street stand and goal stand will be available from the Evertonians Association office in Bullens Road. Other tickets can be obtained from the main ticket office in Goodison Road. Everton; (from) West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, Labone, Harris; Stevens, Scott, Harvey, Pickering, Vernon, Temple, Morrissey.

LET’S HAVE THE REAL LAW TO-NIGHT PLEASE!
The Liverpool Echo and Evening -Tuesday February 9, 1965
By Leslie Edwards
I don't think Manager Matt Busby, whose Manchester United side come to Goodison Park to-night, will have any complaint that Everton don't give his side a game. The odds ore, assuming Everton play as they did against Leeds and Sheffield Wednesday, that Everton will go one better than when earning a draw at Old Trafford in the first leg of this Inter Cities' Fairs Cup-tie. It is always good to welcome Busby to the city he  graced so as right half-back and captain of Liverpool F.C. My own opinion is that Manchester United, who have not scored or won frequently in the past four or five weeks, find Everton in different mood from their lethargy of the game against Birmingham. Thought some Everton "loyalists" swear the club have had the last of their money this season I don't doubt that to-night's attendance will not be far short of the 66,000 who paid to see the Leeds tie. Whether we shall see the dynamic law, or merely the one who irritates fans, depends on the mercurial man himself. One could not help noting that in United's replayed Cup game against Stoke last week Law indulged himself foolishly in standing within six inches of his former team-mate Setters, when that half-back was making his throw-ins. The answer to that gambit in obvious. Happily Setters had the good sense to resist it. I noticed that Law cupped a hand over his nose lest Setters should decide to throw the ball where It might have done most good. Law is a great player. He should be above these unworthy actions. What we want from the sides to-night is a hard the game and an entertaining one, not a game in which individuals go to war with one another and forget the ball. For Everton the match has special significance, it could be the start of a new era: it could be the end of an old era. Unhappily whatever team they filed cannot include Alex Young.
WAS HE OR WASN’T HE?
You pay your money and you takes your choice. Listen to Mr. Watson Davies, of West Kirkby; your admirably written account of the Leeds match rightly emphasised the way in which Bobby Collins dominated the scene. Other writers awarded top marks to Charlton, who played extremely well, but to my mind Collins was man of the match. He controlled the centre of the field and found his colleagues in the open spaces with most accurate passes, in fact I could not recall any occasion when the pass went astray. Altogether I felt, as lam sure you did, that we were privileged to ace one of the greatest artistes at work-a treat indeed. Now hark to Arthur M. Kivi, of Rudyard Road, Knotty Ash; Well, once again the majority of us saw a different game from you. Collins may have shown up as the best of a bad lot, but "The DADDY of 'em all!"-Please, Mr. Edwards.Then, to suggest that Leeds, on this showing, are the best in Britain. A good side? Yes. Better than yards! - But the best in Britain? Some fans may have appeared glum and had little to say. The truth is that most of the, were struck dumb at once of the most inept displays (and we’ve had some lately) from an Everton eleven (I nearly said team) for months. Try as they may, Pickering and Scott will never win games until someone put Catterick wise to the fact that the forward line is composed of five men. In conclusion, I would like to say that in my opinion Everton did not lose this game. IT WAS GIVEN AWAY when the team was selected.

TIE WILL NOT GO TO NEUTRAL PITCH
The Liverpool Echo and Evening Express- Tuesday, February 9, 1965
TOSS DECIDES REPLAY VENUE
FAIRS CUP
If Manchester United Everton draw their third round, second leg, Fairs Cup-tie at Goodison Park to-night, the replay will be at either Old Trafford or Goodison.  There has been considerable speculation about the venue of a possible replay, both Hampden Park and Hillsborough being mentioned, but officials of both clubs pointed out today that the Fairs Cup organisers have a rule which demands that any replay takes place on the ground of either of the two teams involved. The spin of a coin will decide where the replay is… and if the replay is drawn the spin of a coin will decide which team goes through to the next round. No extra time will be played tonight, but 15 minutes each way will be played at the end of any replay.
TEAM CHOICE
Manager Matt Busby today announced an unchanged Manchester United team. This is the seventh successive game that United have picked the same side. Everton have announced 13 players and are not expected to make finial choice until just before the kick off. The 13 include Roy Vernon, who has not played in the first team since December 12. Alex Scott, who missed the match against Birmingham through injury and Denis Stevens, who was rested last week-end. Alex Young is unfit. EVERTOR (from). West, Wilson, Gabriel, Labone, Harris, Stevens, Scott, Harvey, Pickering, Vernon, Temple, Morrissey. Manchester United;- Dunne (P); Brennan, Dunne (A),’ Crerand, Foulkes, Stiles, Connolly, Charlton, Herd, Law, Best.
COMMITTED
In addition, the Government is now committed to the principle of having a comprehensive inquiry into the deteriorating financial position of professional soccer, but again there is as yet no firm line on the form this inquiry would take. Public opinion in cities with competing football grounds may not be 100 per cent, behind proposals to make improvements to one ground which would put it ahead of the others, and so place that club in a pre-eminent position after the World Cup.On the assumption that the World Cup matches will bring In heavy revenue, the question of repayment must surely arise, though no statement appears to have been made on this point yet.

INTER-CITIES CUP HOPES SENT CRASHING
Liverpool Daily Post- Wednesday, February 10, 1965
FIGHTING EVERTON LOST LAST CHANCE OF GLORY
LAW MAGIC PUTS MANCHESTER UNITED INTO LAST SIX
EVERTON 1, MANCHESTER UNITED 2
By Jack Rowe
Well, there it is. Everton now retire into comparative oblivion, in a playing sense anyway, for the rest of the season after this Inter-Cities’ Fairs Cup third round defeat at Goodison Park last night, but at least they put up a fight and I think had they finished level again it would have been no more than they deserved. United go through 3-2 on aggregate and if one recognises that they just had the edge in class, it does not mean that Everton did not make any friends by their display on an occasion which must have been filled with anxiety from the very start. They knew they would have to battle with all the endeavour at their command if they were going to salvage anything for the remainder of the season, and they did just that.
SUPERB GOAL
The fact is that more of the play was in the United half, but the difference between the attacks was that Matts Busby’s men had more subtlety -and Denis Law. Law did not do a lot. Indeed there were long spells when one scarcely realised he was on the pitch, but there were two occasions when he got the ball and with all his magic produced the openings from which United scored their goals. The first was after only six minutes and, although there might have been a suspicion of offside when he took up a long pass away on their right wing from Connelly, no one would dare to dispute the brilliance of the pass he laid in front of the speeding Connelly and no one would dispute the glorious finish, the United winger slamming in a shot which whipped in a shot which whipped into the net leaving West stranded. So good was the half back line of Crerand, Foulkes and Stiles, aided by the effervescent Charlton, that Everton and particularly Pickering struggled vainly to find a way through. At times they did get through, but one also felt that the ball was not running with them. Harvey for instance, hit one shot against the outside of the net stanchion when nearly everybody in the stand thought he had hit the inside and then Pickering found a way through the barrier from a free kick and goalkeeper Dunne just managed to finger it on to the inside of the post from where it bounced out instead of in.
LAW AGAIN
Yet in spite of all this pressure the feeling was always there that United had the speed and slickness when they did move and when the second half began it seemed essential that if Everton did not get a quick goal they could write everything off. Off they went again, full out in attack and in 54 minutes they got their goal when Vernon was adjudged to have been obstructed in the penalty area. Scott touched the indirect free kick to Pickering whose shot glanced off a United defender on its way to the back of the net. Still Everton were level and for ten minutes they gave the United defence a roasting, Scott became more lethal and young Harvey emerged as a menace until that 69th minute when Law struck once more. He gained possession nearer the centre line than the penalty area and came sweeping through before laying on another perfect pass to Connelly, whose shot struck West and bounded in front of goal, where Herd, only had to push it into the net. At that “point I doubt if United deserved to be in front. But Law had done his two big things. In the match and Everton’s fans were left to sway and groan in dismay as first Pickering put a shot against goalkeeper Dunne ten Temple drove hard across goal from a definite chance, and finally, Vernon hit a low one which would probably have beaten Dunne if it had not been deflected by Foulkes inches outside the post.
DEFENCE JITTERY
This was one of Vernon’s better moments. The announcement that he was playing brought a big cheer from the crowd, but the old zip was missing, and for the most of the time he struggled to get into the game without much success. So we had Pickering, Harvey and Scott the best attackers for, although Gabriel spent much time up front, he had a frustrating night, while Temple found little opportunity to use his big shot. The defence looked jittery early on, but whatever the faults Everton made a heroic fight of it and if, on the night, they were below United in class and application there was tremendous merit in their endeavour. Everton; West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, Labone, Stevens; Scott, Harvey, Pickering, Vernon, Temple. Manchester United; Dunne (P); Brennan, Dunne (A); Crerrand, Foulkes, Stiles, Connelly, Charlton, Herd, Law, Best. Referee; Mr. T. Wharton (Scotland). Attendance 54,397 Receipts £22,430.

JUST THE WAY THE COOOKIE CRUMBLES…
The Liverpool Echo and Evening Express- Wednesday, February 10, 1965
By Leslie Edwards
For the third time within eight days thousands of Everton fans walked away from Goodison Park, shoulders hunched, silent, maybe a little bitter, certainly bitterly disappointed. First, defeat in the F.A. Cup against Leeds; then only a point against a Birmingham team surely numbered among the legion of the First Division lost and, last night. the culminating heartbreak defeat at the hands, or feet, of Manchester United in the Inter Cities' Fairs Cup. All these blows are difficult to swallow, but if fans cannot take them they have no business being mixed up in football. Most of the Everton supporters have been through it all before, as they say. They are having a little of what most clubs, for one reason or another, endure season after season. It is one thing to be beaten out of sight three times; it is another to put up two brave Cup shows and be licked by a goal on each occasion. Everton players, indeed, the club, don’t deserve brick-bats and won’t get them in this column. These two Cup games could have gone either way. That they went to Leeds and Manchester United is, as the Americans say, the way the cookie crumbles. It would be a disloyal follower who would give the Everton team last night anything save a well-done pat on the back for fighting back from one down getting level and holding their opponents till the final 15 minutes.
CLINCHING GOAL
Then, when Everton were bust sinking their teeth into the opposition, in a football sense, came the goal that put one side through to the last six and sent the other away with nothing more to do than the formality of playing out the season’s fixtures. That winning goal, like the other two, was almost a chapter in itself. Law, who certainly did not put his imprint on the game as he does on others and who was seen only fitfully, made the shrewdest pass in his considerable repertoire, after Everton had been hammering the others for 20 minutes and more, and the way was clear for Connelly. West partially smothered his shot but the ball travelled laterally to the centre of the six yards line where Herd had a target wide and empty as the Atlantic. If he’d missed it would have been the blunder of his life. Everton’s breath, and ours, was taken away by the brilliance of United’s start. For 10 minutes they did almost as they liked and Matt Busby’s complaint that his side was not “getting a game” looked like having legitimacy. Everton, morale low after two home failures, looked ready for the chopper and one couldn’t see how they could break their opponents’ dominance.
GLORIOUS PASS
It took United just six minutes to undo the Everton defence. Connelly ran the ball almost from his
own half, found Law on his right and then chased into the centre nimbly to pick up a glorious return pass and shoot the ball in. This early United triumph was ominous. And nothing Everton did seemed likely to turn the game their way. Yet gradually, and with many a near miss, Everton slowly, painfully put shackles on the United attack and started to go into business on their own account.  Harvey, from close in, hit a shot into the side net; Gabriel drove the ball too high; Pickering, after a phenomenal, feinting run , finished with a half-timed shot which Dunne P., once of Everton, fumbled away for a corner. Gradually one sensed that Everton, even with Vernon a little rusty, but chasing the ball as he has rarely chased it before, had a chance and when Temple's good run produced a free kick off which Pickering forced Dunne to turn the ball on to the foot of the post Everton were starting to emerge as potential winners. They might well have won, too. if first Scott and then Temple had not elected to try to get goals down angles which offered only 100 to one chances of success. Then came the equaliser as remarkable in its beginning as in its ending. Stiles obstructed Vernon with the Everton player only having the remotest chance of keeping the ball in play, much less scoring. The huge referee, Mr. Wharton. of Scotland, whose handling of the match was admirable, gave Everton the indirect free-kick they deserved. Stevens shaped to take it; ran over the ball and Pickering (maybe not not realising he not score direct) was lucky to have his big shot deflected from the lined-up defence and out of the goalkeeper's reach.
HELD THE INITIATIVE
All the ebullience and shine of United then seemed to disappear. Everton took the initiative, held it and the odds were on them to clinch things. Temple, Stevens, and Harvey were all there or thereabouts before United off that rare second-half chance, put Everton right back on the collar with
little enough time to unleash themselves. To Pickering, from a fine pass by Stevens, came what seemed the ultimate chance to save the match. He took it indifferently and Dunne was able to smother his shot. The final agony for Everton came when Vernon, with a waspish shot marked the outside of the far upright with mud from the ball and held his head In frustration. United had one card to play—the wonderful run by Best which all but produced the most spectacular of goals and brought applause from everyone. One could no more be critical of Everton's effort than of the game itself. It was fast, furious, sporting and well-handled. But once again, it wasn't Everton's night, despite the grip their half-backs took for an hour; despite Fred Pickering's endeavour: despite the excellence of Labone and his first - class young side, Wright.
NO TIME TO HARRY
This is no time to harry harangue Everton officials or players. This is a time when followers of the club must show they appreciate that the ball does not always run kindly. If we could see games like last night's week by week we shouldn't grouse. whatever the result. Everton players who gyve all they had deserve praise for failing narrowly in the two games they wanted more than any others to win. but that's football. that’s life. They may not have the sympathy of everyone, but I assure them they have mine...

MINISTER IN CHARGE OF SPORT TO VISIT GOODISON FOOTBALL GROUND
Liverpool Echo and Evening Express- Wednesday, February 10, 1965
WORLD CUP CHECK-UP AT SIX VENUES
FINANCIAL AID HINT
FACILITIES
Everton football ground will shortly receive a visit from Mr. Dennis Howell, Minister in charge of sport. Mr. Howell is to visit all six of the big provincial grounds which are staging World Cup matches next year to discuss whether facilities for top games need improving and if financial aid is necessary. It is accepted by the Government that heavy expenditure will be required to bring some grounds up to scratch to receive foreign teams. overseas visitors and large numbers of television, radio and Press men. Although no firm commitment has been made, the Government are willing to give financial help if Mr. Howell's discussions with the clubs and soccer authorities show that an acceptable ease can be made out.

CATTERICK PRO AND CON.
The Liverpool Echo and Evening Express- Thursday, February 11, 1965
By Leslie Edwards
Mike Durkin, 278 Hornby Street,Liverpool 5. Writes; "While no one likes a defeat, especially in the Cup, I must protest against the recent outburst against Manager Catterick. Some people are saying that it was John Carey's team which won the League championship. "Let us get the record straight: Catterick bought three players who were vital to that success—Stevens, Kay and Alex Scott. Who can ever forget or forgive the humiliating surrenders in the Cup to Bradford City, Burnley and Sheffield United? It is all very well being wise after the event, as are most of the critics of the Leeds game. Let us remember that Catterick brought us the successes at Anfield, Old Trafford. Hillsborough and the first game against Leeds and don't forget the fearful injury list, but for which Everton would be in the contest for the title. “The present Everton side does not lack spirit or skill. Next season they may well win the League title skill again.
H. Jones. Alderson Road, Liverpool 15, has this unusual slant on Everton "First of all a few years ago we used to go to Goodison for a laugh—and got one! Then along came a P.T expert and in no time our team could lap the ground and do press-ups better than anyone in the country, but, alas, they could play very little football. "Mr. Carey arrived and very soon we stopped laughing and started to appreciate the good football that started to flow after the signing of some good players. none better than Collins. "Then Mr. Carey took a taxi ride. When he stepped in he was still manager: when he stepped out he wasn't. "Mr. Catterick arrived and we are now getting back to where we started. Gabriel is not an inside-forward. The team selected against Leeds and Birmingham was not, I submit, the best one available."
Cold comfort; warm hospitality
Marry people complain of conditions. occasionally. at Anfield and Goodison Park. We are lucky, it seems. compared with some grounds elsewhere. An Everton fan says this of the Leeds United set-up: " I was appalled at the conditions of the ground and its untidy and dangerous state. I was standing in a position where I and many others could see only three-quarters of the field. I missed many exciting parts of the game. " Unknown to most people, a barrier. which consisted of a rusty pole and a piece of steel sheeting. collapsed and about 10 people were thrown about five feet on to a muddy embankment. it is a miracle none was injured. The police should have limited the attendance to 50.000" To put the record straight about Stockport, I must retell the experience of a Mr. Michael Archer. a friend of a friend of mine who went to Stockport and, arriving fairly late, asked of a housewife in one of the streets near the ground, " Where can one get something to eat" " The answer was that the pubs sold only drink, but that if Mr. Archer would call at the house after the match they would do what they could. Not expecting anything, Mr. Archer and company. passing the house on their way to their car. were invited in. taken Into the back parlour. given warmth, a large scotch each and then biscuits and coffee and were sent on their way without being allowed to pay a halfpenny. Take a bow, this Stockport family . . .
NO COMMENTS
Of the two furious young ladies who found themselves outside the Everton ground 15 minutes after the Leeds replay had started. F. Sewell. of Aintree. says . - They have at least the right to their money back. The club took their money quickly enough. It wasn't their fault they were pushed around. Why should they be taken out' These two young ladies stood up in the train all the way to Sheffield and Mr. Catterick said afterwards. 'I want to thank you for your support on such a bad night.' Then what happens' They are out of Goodison Park with the game scarcely begun. "Where I was in the paddock that night there was plenty of room. Why not have put them there—or is it because it costs a shilling extra to see a match from the paddock ?" Walking, among sad, silent Everton fans last week I got to thinking just what their reaction would be when they reached home. I need not have puzzled my brain. A fed-up housewife who lives at Liverpool 11 (I dare not disclose more for her sake) puts pen to paper on behalf of all the housewives whose Evertonian husbands are a little irate these days. She says: "Whenever he goes to a match or is waiting to hear the result of a match life is not worth living. My children aged five years, three years and three months are not allowed to talk and if Everton are beaten he is worse. "I think it's about time, instead of us having to put up with it. the football club should put the players In a big room and let the fans take it out of them " Maybe we wives would then Set a bit of peace.”

MOORE BACK FOR EVERTON GAME
Liverpool Daily Post- Friday, February 12, 1965
The West Ham and England captain, Bobby Moore, out of his club’s first team since October 31 because of a groin injury which necessitated an operation, returns to League football in the home game with Everton to-morrow. He played the first competitive game of his comeback in the Football Combination against Plymouth last week-end and yesterday manager Ron Greenwood said; “He suffered no reaction and now, after a fortnight’s hard training, is quite happy that he is fit to return to League play. “His return has come at the right time, for him and the club. I will not announce our team until to-morrow, but Bobby will be at left half.” On March 10 and 17 West Ham play their two legs in the European Cup-Winners’Cup against Lausanne of Switzerland.

EVERTON IN LONDON
Liverpool Echo and Evening Express- Friday, February 12, 1965
By Leslie Edwards
Everton tackle the Cup-holders, West Ham in London. Normally. Everton don't have much success when they go to "torn" but in view of their long unbeaten League run a point should not be beyond them, this time. The sting of two Cup defeats, at home, within the space of eight days was considerable, but by now many fans will be recovering their composure. I think this contribution. from the former Everton and Marine player, Des Bridge, sums up fairly and In good perspective the feelings of most followers of the club, though many are still maintaining that team selection and tactics were the suspect things of both defeats. Mr. Bridge. whose address is Meadow Lane. Maghull, writes: " All right, so Everton lost their tie against Manchester United' What does it matter, and who cares if one could witness a spectacle of entertainment plus such as this at every game' "Gone was the nostalgia of the back-peddling defensive tactic. this cob-webbed destroyer of the good name of football, and we were given the game as it was meant to be played, with five attacking forwards and an attacking wing -half. " With release from their shackles. Everton once again looked a team. No-one of course disputes the claim of United being one of the most attractive sides in the country, and the result, although of primary importance to some, was a secondary importance to many, in view of this piece of superb soccer entertainment. "I for one was downcast and disheartened at Everton's exit from the F.A. Cup, but not a bit of it at this latest reverse, and I am sure that if the powers that be at Goodison decide to continue with this policy of attacking football, their loyal supporters will continue to roll up in their thousands, whether there are trophies at stake or not. "The biggest cheer of the night was reserved for the announcement that Everton's Roy Vernon was to play at Inside-left, and this image conjured in many an air of greater excitement. At least we felt we were to have accent on attack. We got it, and didn't the fans love it."
Everton, at west Ham, are also unchanged. Joe Kirkup makes way for the return of Bobby Moore to the West Ham team. Moore will be at left half for his first League game since early November, with martin Peters moving to left back and Bond switching to the right to the exclusion of Kirkup. West Ham; Standen; Bond, Peters; Bovington, Brown, Moore; Sealey, Boyce, Byrne, Hurst, Sissons. Everton.- West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, Labone, Stevens; Scott, Harvey, Pickering, Vernon, Temple.

TEMPLE HITS WINNER IN LATE EVERTON BREAKAWAY
The Liverpool Football Echo and Evening Express- Saturday, February 13, 1965
WEST HAM 0, EVERTON 1
By Michael Charters

West Ham.- Standen; Bond, Peters; Bovington, Brown, Moore (Captain); Sealey, Boyce, Byrne, Hurst, Sissons. Everton.- West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, Labone (Captain), Stevens; Scott, Harvey, Pickering, Vernon, Temple. Referee; Mr. G.D. Roper (Cambridge). There was a great welcome from the West Ham supporters for the return of skipper Bobby Moore who was playing his first game for three months after a groin injury. Moore was quickly in action cutting off a centre from temple and then he dispossession Vernon who looked as though he was breaking through until Moore got the ball away for a corner. Everton had settled down quickly and there was a good move between Gabriel and Vernon with Harvey’s shot being deflected for a corner. Pickering made a good head from a pass by Wilson but Vernon was slow to get it under control and a good chance was gone. Moore was playing as a second centre half and the West Ham defence was having to work hard against some sound Everton pressure. Stevens conceded a corner, putting the ball out from 30 yards, but from Bryne’s kick Peters moved up and tried a scissor kick which sent the ball yards over the bar. The first real incident came after 15 minutes with a shot from Byrne which West turned around the post for a first class save.
HIT THE BAR
Generally the game tended to be other scrappy, but there was a good attack from Everton when Pickering from a pass by Stevens, beat two men on the edge of the penalty area and slipped the ball inside to Harvey, whose shot beat Standen, but hit the upright and bounced away for a goal kick. Although Everton built up their attacks with more purpose than West Ham the final pass usually let them down. From a period of Everton pressure West Ham, broke away down the left and Stevens handled the ball just as Byrne looked as though he had broken clear. From the free kick, Moore cleverly chipped the ball forward and Bond deflected the ball inches wide of the post. Immediately after this, Temple made Everton’s best shot so far and Standen did well to save the shot as it swerved in the wind. Byrne failed with a good chance when Peters put the ball high into the goalmouth. For once Stevens was missing and Byrne was unmarked as he stabbed the ball almost casually high over the bar from no more than five yards range. The most dangerous man on the field was Byrne. Despite the close watch Everton defenders were putting on him, he was finding the open positions but his shooting was sadly off-target. Vernon tried to break through in that old style of his but he hasn’t got the zip of old and he put the ball over the top as Bovington recovered to make a tackle. West Ham were now beginning to move with more determination and Hurst headed just over from a centre by Sissons. Half-time.- West Ham United nil, Everton nil.
The crowd was calling for some action and one had sympathy with them. Sissons looked dangerous in isolated incidents and he made a good run to create a half chance which ended with Boyce shooting into the side netting. The finishing of both teams was poor although there was no doubt that the wind was swirling the ball away from its aimed direction. Boyce with plenty of time put a centre behind and there was no doubt that the wind carried it there. Byrne’s artistry was always a feature, however, and he sent Hurst away with a glorious pass but Stevens intercepted the final cross just when it looked as though Everton’s goal must fall. Pickering made a good break down the middle but the move fizzled out in typical fashion as Scott over-hit his centre and Bond headed away in comfort. The Everton defence was playing well but up front there was weakness on the wings. Temple moved inside to head the ball through to Vernon but there was no doubt that the Welshman hasn’t regained yet his old speed and in trying to put the ball around Brown, he lost possession. Pickering was Everton’s best forward by a long way and he took the ball cleverly in midfield to start a move which saw a pass from Scott evade Vernon and go to Temple who had to hit it first time and put the ball several yards wide. At this point Everton produced the best move of the match with Harvey and Gabriel going through together and a great pass from Gabriel enabled Harvey to make his shot, but from an angle he sent it just wide of the far post. Then followed a real escape for Everton. Labone was lying injured on the goal line when the ball bounced through to the unmarked Byrne who looked offside until one realised that Labone was there on the line. Byrne swung at the ball and mis-kicked completely, enabling West to come out and pick up the ball. Gabriel was playing well and he sent up a good pass to Harvey but Moore did his most valuable act of the day by getting back to retrieve. Apart from Byrne, Peters the full back was West Ham’s best attacker. He moved up once again to take a pass from Boyce and try a volley but the ball swung well over the top.
GREAT SAVE
West certainly earned whatever bonus may come his way with a wonderful save from Sissons, Byrne yet again broke clear of Everton cover and West moved out for the anticipated shot but Byrne switched the ball to the left wing where Sissons was unmarked. Somehow West raced across his goal and was in position to turn Sissons’ shot away for a corner. It was all West Ham at the moment with the full backs and wing halves moving up but Bond trying to make a centre, put the ball out of the ground. Bond looked yards offside from a free kick but he was waved on and still with an open goal put the ball just outside. From a goal kick Everton broke away and scored through temple after 83 minutes. The ball was cleared up the middle and Pickering headed out to Temple who raced fully 35 yards with the ball and as Standen came out put a good shot past him into the corner of the net. Vernon had a couple of chances after this to increase Everton’s lead, but initially was slow to take the chance from Pickering and then failed to gather the ball quickly enough from a pass by Gabriel. In the last few seconds West made a magnificent save from a header by Peters.
Final; West Ham United 0, Everton 1.

BASIC LAID FOR A RETURN OF EVERTON
The Liverpool Football Echo and Evening Express- Saturday, February 13, 1965
THEY’RE YOUR VIEWS
Major topic of readers' letters this week is the dismissal of Everton from two major cup competitions in a week. The great majority of them are critical of the club management, but here's one which looks at the matter from the long-term viewpoint, and for it, Mr. D. H. Murphy, of Childwall, wins three guineas
The Everton-Birmingham match illustrated clearly how dependent Everton are upon Pickering. The game was dominated by Everton but I counted no more than three goal-worthy shots. Destructive criticism of management entirely unjustified will not ease Everton’s problems. Everton need not buy themselves out of trouble, as many people suggest. There is an abundance of talent at Goodison Park capable of rocketing the club backs. Jimmy Gabriel has shown recently that his prowess as an attacking wing half could be turned to full advantage by playing him alongside Pickering.
With Vernon. Young or Stevens to provide the ammunition, and both wingers playing forward. Everton could again find the goals flowing readily. The defence has only conceded seven goals in the last seven League games. The return of classy Wilson and the inspiration of Labone led to an all-round improvement in the Everton defence. Although no major honours will come to Goodison Park this season I believe that Harry Catterick has laid the foundations for success, in 1965-66 —D. H. MURPHY, 174 Score Lase. Childwall, Liverpool 16.
RETURN VISIT
May I be allowed a return visit to reply to my critics on Alex Young. M.J. Cummins, of Nigeria, compares Alex Young as an inside forward with Jimmy Greaves the great Koscis and the late John White and then I find that he has not seen Young in action since 1963 so he can be excused these false comparisons. I feel it best to ignore this suggestion.
Mr. Pritchard is correct in assuming that I didn't see the Tottenham v. Everton match but I did see Young's display against Sheffield Wednesday in the Cup and also Everton's great win in the replay at Sheffield, together with the two good away draws at Sheffield United and Manchester United. These last three matches were played without Young and if one needed convincing of his present dilemma, these last four games would suffice. I am only sorry that these gentlemen feel it necessary to correspond on memories and not present day fact. It is noticeable that the defence of Young is always based on his 1962.63 season. As everyone will know. Young's greatest season with Everton was when they iron the league when the whole team played well and he had in Roy Vernon a man in top form. I only wish Pickering could be given the support Young had when he made his name. Instead. Fred is making his mark on the game despite lack of support. Here is a player who is the greatest scoring machine since Dixie (and I am not forgetting Tommy Lawton.) In my opinion we have not yet seen Pickering at his best. This will only come when he is given support from a class inside forward —a signing that must take place and when it does. will prove beyond all doubt that my views are not only justified but correct. Harold Brown, Bungalow Lorain, Sandforth Road, Liverpool 12.
CRITICISM
From the letters which have appeared over the past weeks, one very notable fact has emerged, and that is the preponderance of letters about the Everton club or its players. Could it be that the Everton supporters are more inclined to criticise or otherwise than their viz-a-viz at Liverpool? There have been numerous letters, some in praise of and others in condemnation of Alex Young. Yet in my view a similar situation arises at Anfield I refer to Ian St. John, who has not set the Mersey on fire with scoring feats and yet I cannot recall one letter remarking on this fact. For me a centre forward's main role is the scoring of goals, leaving the fetching and carrying to the inside forwards. Pickering is the type of old-time centre forward, who will shoot on sight. Too many these days seem content to lay deep and reverse the role of scoring to the inside forwards. Far too much importance is placed by managers on tactics in a  very much overrated word) and many promising players can be retarded by having to play to orders which could be foreign to their style of play. Let's get back to football as we knew it before all these World. European. City Fairs' and Cup Holders' Cups were ever played for.—D. McKENZIE. 72a Elizabeth Road, Huyton.
APPROPIATE
Prior to the Everton game against Leeds United, I heard the song “When will they ever learn, when will they ever learn,” and I thought how applicable the words were to the Everton team. Saturday after Saturday the same mistakes are made. West, like Rankin, boots the ball beyond the centre circle and nineteen times out of twenty the ball goes to one of the opposing side. If Pickering happens to flick it with his head there is no forward near him to take the pass. If it is headed away from him there is not an Everton player up to intercept. Our defence is sound, but our forward line is disjointed. When we won the League Championship the team played as a team, and the forward line moved as a line. To-day we seem to reply entirely on Pickering working miracles, and we are getting nowhere. When we get a throw-in, our players seen indifferent as to the positions they take to make it easy to receive the ball or difficult for the other side. Our corner kicks seem to land harmlessly away from the danger zone. Coaching in team work is what is needed.- Ulster-Scot, Hough Green.
A PLEA
I have been an Everton fan for several years, and I am disgusted with this defensive football. They should have an attacking forward line, instead of leaving Pickering up on his own with no inside man to feed him with passes. They will get nowhere until they open up the game. If someone would have been up with Pickering, they would have beaten Leeds. If Everton score an early goal they fall back and defend instead of attacking and really making sure of a win. I hope this plea is successful and I am willing to bet there are thousands of fans who agree with me.- David Wright, Horsley Street, Liverpool.

EVERTON RES v. NEWCASTLE RES
Liverpool Football Echo and Evening Express- Saturday, February 13, 1965
Everton Res; Rankin; Parker, Brown; Sharples, Heslop and Harris; Shaw, Roberts, Hill, Morrissey, Veall. For the first ten minutes the game was very quiet with both sides testing each other but the defences were on top. Then the game came to life when Everton scored. The ball was brought down into the United goalmouth and Roberts close in had a go. Goalkeeper Hollins, however, could only stop the ball and Harris running in bundled the goalkeeper and the ball over the line. Straight from the restart Newcastle were unlucky not to equalise. The ball went out to Allen on the left but he wasted seconds on his shot and the Everton defence were able to get in position for his pass to Noble which was easily stopped. United had an escape when McKinney trying to pass back to Hollins only half hit the ball, Veall stepped in but before he could shoot the goalkeeper dived at his feet and grabbed at the ball. The Newcastle defence was definitely suspect under pressure but the Everton forwards were slow to take their chances. Everton Res 1, Newcastle United Res nil.

EVERTON’S LUCK TURNS
Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, February 15, 1965
WEST HAM FILLIP FOR BATTERED CONFIDENCE
WEST HAM UNITED 0, EVERTON 1
Says Michael Charters
A breakaway goal by Temple seven minutes from the end gave Everton victory at West Ham on Saturday, which should do their battered confidence a great deal of good after recent happenings. They had also to thank West for a superlative save in the dying seconds that they came away win two points. West Ham shocked by Temple’s goal, flung everything into attack near the end and from the last of three successive corners on the right, Peters made a fine header, but West somehow flung himself across goal and turned the ball away. Up to the time of Temple’s goal it seemed certain that the real winner of what was rather an ordinary match was a strong, swirling wind which played havoc with the ball in the air. Centres swung wide of their obvious targets and unless the ball was kept low it was fairly certain that moves would break down time and again.
ELEMENTARY MISTAKES
Because of this there were a great many elementary mistakes made and for long periods it became rather a mediocre midfield skirmish, with neither side gaining a clear ascendancy. Although many might think Everton lucky to win, they certainly deserved to draw. Their defences with Stevens and Labone in particularly good form, was very strong, but the forwards, Pickering apart, finished badly after creating some quite good moves in midfield. On the West Ham side the artistry of Byrne was always the outstanding feature. Although Stevens or Labone shadowed him everywhere, this former England centre forward still had the skill to find the open spaces and if the rest of the forwards had taken some of the chances he created West ham could have won. The finishing on both sides was weak. The first real incident took 15 minutes to arrive when West who continued to show splendid form throughout, made a fine save from Byrne and Everton’s only retaliation of the first half was when Harvey hit the post from a good pass by Pickering. The centre forward was never able to get a shot in himself and his role in this match was that of provider. Twice he got the ball through to Vernon of speed and thrust might well have capitalised with a couple of goals, but he is still short of match practice and lacks his former fire.
CHANCES MISSED
Just before half time Byrne missed two chances and although on the ratio of these openings West ham had the edge, Everton looked the better team all-round in midfield. There was no improvement to quality after the interval, but slowly West ham began to exert more pressure. West made another splendid save from Simons, somehow recovering position after he had been drawn to one side by Byrne and when the centre forward slipped the ball across to the unmarked Sisson, West recovered marvellously to throw his body in the way of the winger’s shot. The best move was created by Harvey and Gabriel, with the wing half sending through a perfect pass and although Harvey beat Standen the ball slipped just wide of the post. Both West Ham full backs were attacked minded, and twice bond came through and twice Bond came through for well-taken free kicks Standing only a few yards out on each occasion, Moore lobbed the ball to him, but he shot wide. It was from the second of these that Everton scored the winning goal. From West’s goal kick down the middle, Pickering, in his own half of the field, slipped it across to the unmarked Temple, who beat Bond for the first time with a great burst of speed and took the ball on to the penalty area, slipping it past Standen as the goalkeeper came out. Within a couple of minutes Vernon might well have scored again but each time looked, slow to get the ball under control. Then followed West Ham’s final onslaught, but Everton held on thanks to West.
MOORE BACK
Moore, back in the first team for the first time for three months, played a second centre half’ rule, but like Vernon was in obvious need of match practice and was unable to dominate the game as he usually does. West ham with their many mistakes, disappeared and only Byrne looked really good. Everton rarely do well on the ground, but this was a victory as acceptable as it was unexpected. West Ham United; Standen; Bond, Peters; Bowington, Brown, Moore; Sealey, Boyce, Byrne, Hurst, Sisson. Everton; West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, Labone, Stevens; Scott, Harvey, Pickering, Vernon, temple. Referee. Mr. G. Moore (Cambridge). Attendance 25,163

CENTRAL LEAGUE
Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, January 15, 1965
EVERTON HAD THE CHANCES TO WIN
EVERTON RESERVES 1, NEWCASTLE UNITED RESERVES 1
If Everton Reserves forwards had taken only a proportion of their chances they would have won this Central League game at Goodison Park easily. Instead Newcastle United Reserves took one of the few chances they had and went home with a point. A slippery pitch and gusty wind did not help but could not be blamed for all misplaced passes, trivial fouls by both sides and a missed penalty by Veall. Everton took the lead at 10 minutes when Harris ran in to tap the ball home after Hollins had dropped a shot from the right, but with most of the play they did little else until the second half. Then at 65 minutes they got the ball in the net, but referee Allan saw an infringement and awarded a penalty instead which Veall failed to convert. Straight from this United equalised with the best move of the match when Cunningham headed a lob from Robson clear of Rankin.

TONY KAY SUSPENDED BY EVERTON
The Liverpool Echo and Evening Express- Monday, February 15, 1965
F.A. RULING AWAITED
By Leslie Edwards
Everton to-day made the following statement "Tony Kay has been suspended without pay pending a decision by the F.A . The Football Association have yet to decide whether or not Kay can again play in Britain or any other part of the world. With other players found guilty of corruption, including Swan and Layne, of Sheffield Wednesday. Kay is serving a term of imprisonment. The contracts of the two Sheffield Wednesday players have been cancelled. By not taking this course until the F.A. give their ruling on the cases Everton would appear to have left the door open for Kay to resume in football if given opportunity. It is possible that if the F.A. suspended Kay from football for life in this country, he might be able to play for some club outside Britain.

MINISTER IMPRESSED BY GOODISON PARK
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, February 15, 1965
INSPECTION FOR WORLD CUP GAMES
VISITORS PROBLEM
When World Cup games are played at Goodson Park in the summer of 1966 the club may have to accommodate as many as 700 Press, Radio and TV commentators. The Supporters' Club premises in City Road, not far from the ground. will be fittedas a Press room, and closed TV circuits will enable news papermen to see and hear interviews which take place at the ground. Everton are to send Mr. Dennis Howell, the Minister for Sport and a FootballLeague referee, a list of their proposed improvements to Goodison Park in readiness for the competition, together with the estimated cost, within the three weeks.
CONGESTION
This was announced yesterday, shortly after Mr. Howell and a team of experts including Sir Stanley Rous, president of F.I.FA. and Mr. Denis Follows, secretary of the Football Association, had carried out a two-hour survey of the ground under the guidance of Everton chairman Mr. John Moores and director Mr. Holland Hughes. After his visit, Mr. Howell said he had been most impressed with the facilities at Goodison, though much still remained to be done. The club was well off for seating accommodation compared with some grounds, but congestion presented a real problem, and there was need for more parking space. He added: "The accommodation, reception and entertainment of overseas visitors will also require a good deal of thought. I would like to see a special' stand for these guests, together with a special marquee or reception centre nearby, but this obviously; presents a number of difficulties." The magnitude of this particular problem was emphasised by Mr. Follows, who revealed that the F.A. had already provisionally allocated 330,000 tickets for foreign fans. Mr. Howell said it was likely that the League and F.A Cup programme would be amended slightly next season, so leaving the World Cup pitches free of games in April. The tournament is not due to begin until the middle of June, so there will be the best part of three months to get the Goodison pitch in trim. Other improvements envisaged at Goodison include the extension of the pitch to conform with World Cup requirements, and the installation of additional toilet facilities. Mr. Howell, who had previously visited the grounds of Sheffield Wednesday, Middlesbrough and Sunderland left for Manchester United’s ground at Old Trafford after he had completed his inspection of Goodison.

LUCK TURNS FOR EVERTON WITH LATE GOAL
Liverpool Echo and Evening Express- Monday, February 15, 1965
By Michael Charters
Everton have regarded West Ham as one of their unlucky grounds over the past few seasons, but they will have a change of mind after Saturday's game. Everything went well, and when they picked up both points through a late goal by Temple, they were rewarded with a welcome turn of fortune a after recent games at Goodison Park. when the did not run kindly for them. Success at any London ground has become rather a rare event for Everton so there was added satisfactionwith a result and display which certainly deserved a draw.  The fact that they came out even better was accepted gratefully and this win over one of the best teams in the land will have done much to restore confidence in sore need of a boost after two cup defeats in a week. The game was only average in quality mainly becausea strong, swirling wind made conditions difficult and accurate placing of passes a matter of guesswork. Therewere many mistakes, particularly by West Ham, whose play was not as sound or composed as Everton. The great failing on both sides was in finish, although this was to be expected with the domination of two strong defences. Everton's attack build-up was more convincing than the home side, whose supporters were disappointed at their team's different performance. Yet it was West Ham who made the clear cut openings and failed with them all through their own poor shooting and three magnificent saves by West. He was the man of the match for mebecause he found touches of brilliance at vital stages in the game
SCRAPPY PLAY
It took 15 minutes of rather scrappy play to produce the first shot—a low, whipped drive by Byrne, West Ham's best forward, but West dived to turn It round the post. Byrne’s artistry was always a great feature, but the support he received from the other forwards was practically nil. In fact, West Ham’s finest moments came when full backs Bond and Peters surged up to take advantage of Byrne’s excellent distribution. Everton’s only scoring opening of the first half despite the way the controlled the midfield play, was created by Pickering, who had a fine game in a rather unusual role. He was the provider of chances rather than the taker and he gave the West Ham defence plenty of problems. He drifted out to the right, beat Brown and Moore on the edge of the area, and then slotted the ball across for Harvey to make a good shot which hit the upright and glanced away. Pickering laid on other fine passes for his forwards, but with both wingers inaccurate in finish, Vernon only a place, rather forlorn, shadow of the player he used to be. Everton’s attack misfired badly when it came to the lethal shot. Before half-time Bond should have scored when he nipped through for a cleverly-taken free kick by Moore.
PETERS BEST
Byrne also failed when he side-footed the ball over after Peters had made one of his many fine driving runs up the left wing from deep in his own defensive area. Peters, normally a wing half, was West Ham’s best player. Shortly afterwards, West made a miraculous save as West Ham began to take control for the first time. Byrne drifted away from the tight cover Stevens and Labone placed on him and West came out to cut off the anticipated shot. But the quick-thinking Byrne switched the ball across the goalmouth to the unmarked Sissons -a brilliant move which would have paid off 99 times out of a hundred. Somehow West changed direction, sprinted across his goal and hurled himself through the air as Sissons shot, turning the ball for a corner for one of the finest saves he’ll ever make. West Ham continued to press hard without being convincing. Bond failed again with the free kick gimmick which Everton had not tumbled to, and from the goal kick, the winning goal was only seconds away. West send the ball down the middle, Pickering deflected it out to Temple, and with the West Ham defence not properly positioned after their attacking spell, Temple was a way with Bond and Bovington chasing desperately. Temple beat them all for speed and drove a shot past Standen as the goalkeeper came out. It was a beautifully taken goal and must have compensated Temple for much of the frustration he had in trying to find his form. Then West Ham won three corners in quick succession in the last couple of minutes. There were visions of another goal as in the Birmingham match and there would have been only forWest, who brought off another superb save seconds from the end as Peters made a header from the last move of the game. Everton's defence, plus Pickering, took the honours. Labone and Stevens were particularly good for the way they contained the West Ham attack for so long while Wright in keeping the brilliant young Simms so quiet. took yet another step along the road which can bring him soccer stardom.

F.A. YOUTH CUP
Liverpool Daily Post- Tuesday, February 16, 1965
EVERTON’S YOUNG STARS IN ACTION
Everton’s young stars are in action at Goodison park tonight when they meet Burnley in the fourth round of the F.A Youth cup (7.30). the winners go into the quarter-final and a match against stoke City or Coventry city; who play off their fourth round tie to-morrow night. Everton’s team includes the England youth goalkeeper Barnett, from Northwich and among the six Liverpool boys holds the City’s schoolboy scoring record, having beaten Derek Temple’s total. Another attractive player is half-back Dennis Yaager, who came to Goodison Park for trials from Australia after seeing Everton during their tour of his home country. Everton; Barnett; Pearson, Darcy; Hurst, Curwen, Vaager; Wallace, Glover, McLoughlin, Husband, Maher.

YOUTH CUP
Liverpool Daily Post- Wednesday, February 17, 1965
McLOUGHLIN HAT-TRICK FOR EVERTON
EVERTON YOUTH 4, BURNLEY YOUTH 1
By Paul O’Brien
A hat-trick by cente forward Tony McLoughlin and another goal from outside left Aiden Maher saw Everton comfortably through to the last eight of this season’s F.A Youth Cup at Goodison Park last night. Quick thinking and long passing by the home side kept Burnley at full stretch and but for two fine save kept Burnley all full stretch and but for two fine saves by goalkeeper Kay, the Goodison men would have gone in front long before the 27th minute. A long shot from right half Hurst was not cleared and the ball bobbed about in front of the Burnley goal before McLoughlin raced in to slam it home. It was Maher, who caused trouble throughout with his fats runs down the left flank, who laid on Everton’s second goal five minutes before half time.
BURST OF SPEED
He pushed the ball to inside right Husband whose shot bounced off a defender to McLoughlin who again put the ball home from close range. Burnley showed some nice touches, but their standard never touched Everton’s and McLoughlin completed his hat-trick four minutes after half-time. Credit for the goal really goes to Everton’s clever outside right Wallace, whose tremendous burst of speed took him round full back David Barnett and draw Kay out of goal to give McLoughlin an easy chance. Maher completed the scoring with a stinging left foot shot from twenty yards at the 80th minute after good work by Glover and Wallace. Everton’s three Youth Cup games have now produced twelve goals without reply, and the 11,025 spectators last night gave them a tremendous ovation. The Goodison team are now at home to either Stoke or Coventry, who meet to-night.

YOUTH SPARKLE CLEARS AWAY CUP GLOOM
The Liverpool Echo and Evening Express – Wednesday, February 17, 1965
By Paul O’Brien
A sparkling display by Everton against Burnley, in the fourth round of the F.A. Youth Cup last night. helped to clear away the gloom which had descended on Goodison Park during the previous two Tuesday evenings, when the club were knocked out of the F.A. and Fairs Cups. The final score of 4-0 by no means flattered Everton, whose speed and experience proved too much for the Young Burnley side to match. Maher had another good game on the Everton left wing and with Wallace playing almost as well on the other flank. Burnley's defence got very little breathing space. Inside right Husband, although not able to find his usual deadly shooting form, did enough good work in midfield to add considerably to the Turf Moor boys' worries, while centre forward, McLoughlin could not be left unguarded for a second once he entered the visiting penalty area. Inside left Glover, who performs a vital but unspectacular role in midfield, had a good match. He was unlucky not to score, and performed well in defence on the rare occasions when Burnley's attack threatened the Everton goal.
FINE GOALKEEPING
But for very fine goalkeeping by Kay and some sound defensive work by centre half Nicholl. right half McGarity and left back David Barnett. Everton might have reached double figures. The only criticism that could be made of the Goodison side was that attimes some of their play was too ambitious—they used one long pass when two shorter ones would have accomplished the same thing with a greater degree of safety—and that one or two moves were not finished off in the way they should have been once the ball entered the Burnley penalty area. With Everton producing football well above the standard one expects from a team of this age group. It is difficult to understand why the Goodison men had to wait 22 minutes for their first goal. When it came there was a tinge of luck about it, for a long-range shot by Hurst was never properly cleared and when a Burnley defender hit an attempted clearance straight at McLoughlin, the ball seemed to lust reboundfrom the Everton centre forward's foot and into the net. At 40 minutes a shot by Husband, one of seven ex-schools internationals in the Everton team, struck a Burnley defender on its way to McLoughlin, and the former South Liverpool player gratefully accepted the chance from close range. Had the shot not hit the defender. It seemed likely that McLoughlin would have been offside.
HAT.TRICK
Four minutes later a tremendous burst of speed by' Wallace on the right split the Burnley defence wide open. and when the winger crossed the ball McLoughlin had no difficulty completing his hattrick. The usefulness of Glover's role in this fine Everton team plan was never better illustrated than 10 minutes from the end when he nipped in to break up a Burnley attack by pushing the ball to goalkeeper Geoff Barnett. then seconds later nut Wallace away with a glorious pass to enable the winger to lay on Everton's fourth goal. This came from a terrific 20 yards drive by Maher, which gave the gallant Kay no chance. Husband spent the closing stages of the game limping on the Everton left wing, but he suffered no more than a severe attack of cramp. Burnley gave Geoff Barnett little trouble. but they should have spoiled Everton's record 'of not conceding a goal in the competition. Centre forward Blant, however, delayed his shot too long when in the clear near goal shortly after half time. Over 11.000 spectators saw the game, and no doubt all will return to watch the ; quarter final tie, when Everton meet Stoke or Coventry.

YOUNG TO HAVE KNEE OPERATION
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, February 17, 1965
INJURED IN LEAGUE GAME
By Leslie Edwards
Everton inside forward AlexYoung is to have a cartilage operation, is unlikely tobe fit to play again this season. Young suffered the injury to his knee in the League game against Birmingham. The knee was put in splints in the hope that the trouble would clear up, but specialist examination showed that an operation was necessary. It is fortunate for the club that Roy Vernon, whose transfer request was granted recently, is still on the book. Manager Harry Catterick, speaking of reports that Glentoran, the Irish club, were about to make a move to sign Vernon. said to-day "I know of no such negotiations. Several clubs have made inquiries about Vernon, but there the matter rests."

LESLIE EDWAEDS NOTES
The Liverpool Echo and Evening Express- Friday, February 19, 1965
Everton (whose re-arranged Central league match against West Bromwich, will be played at Goodison Park next Tuesday, 7 o’clock) will be hoping to-morrow to bring off a repetition of their famous Cup replay win at Hillsborough, Sheffield. A point would be a satisfactory outcome and would keep going Everton’s long unbeaten run in the League.
Reader J.R. Fawcett, of Woodland Road, Halewood, points out that Everton’s West, Wright, and Wilson have yet to be in the losing team in a Division 1 match this season.” And adds; “But it is not true that the Minister of Sport checked up on a complaint from the Everton attack that both goals at Goodison Park are under size.”

EVERTON TEAM DOUBT
The Liverpool Echo and Evening Express- Friday, February 19, 1965
INJURY MAY KEEP GABRIEL OUT
By Leslie Edwards
Everton, who play a League game at Hillsborough, Sheffield to-morrow, may have to substitute Brian Harris for Jimmy Gabriel at right half-back, compared with the side which won at West Ham. Gabriel has slight pain from a groin injury. The club may make a short -16 to 21 days-tour of Greece and Israel in the close season. Arrangements have not yet been completed but of all the invitations offered this is the most likely to be accepted. Glentoran the Irish Club have had to contact with Everton over the possible transfer of Roy Vernon. Everton’ West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, or Harris, Labone, Stevens, Scott, Harvey, Pickering, Vernon, Temple.

YOUNG HAS CARTILAGE OPERATION
Liverpool Daily Post- Saturday, February 20, 1965
By Horace Yates
Everton’s Scottish international forward, Alex young, yesterday underwent an operation for cartilage trouble at a Liverpool nursing home. He was injured in the F.A Cup third round tie with Sheffield Wednesday at Goodison Park on January 9. Since then he has played in only one first team game- against Birmingham on February 6. At Hillsborough to-day, opposing Sheffield Wednesday, manager Harry Catterick will make a last minute decision between Jimmy Gabriel and Brian Harris. Gabriel has a slight thigh injury. If the Scot is compelled to stand down his absence will terminate a sequence of 21 Cup and League appearances.
NO WALKER
Both Gabriel and Harris played at Sheffield Wednesday in the Cup replay, won so brilliantly by Everton, Stevens being out through injury. Harris has never let down the side and if he is called on again to-day few will claim that Everton are any weaker for his inclusion. He is probably the most gifted half back in the game, unable to command a regular team place. With Wednesday much more strongly represented than in the last meeting, for Everton to meeting, for Everton to repeat their victory would represent their outstanding performance. They must be tremendously encouraged by their stimulation victory at West Ham last Saturday and the retention of Vernon who is showing encouraging signs of attaining his former zest, may help to take some of the offensive responsibility off Pickering.
SEVERELY MAULED
Mobley will not have forgotten his last brush with Pickering for it left his reputation severely mauled if Pickering can give the ambitions youngsters a second instalment in his football education. Everton could easily show that for all the earlier disappointments their season is not dead. Possible their only goal now can be qualification for inclusion in next season’s Inter-cities Fairs Cup competition again. Apparently there is still only one vacancy left, with a host of rivals for the favour. I don’t think Everton will be beaten at Sheffield. Sheffield Wednesday; Springett; Hill, Megson; McAnearney, Mobley, Smith; Finney, Eustace, Hickton, Fantham, Dobson. Everton (from); West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, Harris, Labone, Stevens; Scott, Harvey, Pickering, Vernon, Temple.

PICKERING FREE-KICK HIT THE JACKPOT
The Liverpool Football Echo and Evening Express- Saturday, February 20, 1965
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 0, EVERTON 1
By Jack Rowe

Sheffield Wednesday; Springett; Hill, Megson; McAnearney, Mobley, Smith; Eustace, Hickton, Fantham, Dobson. Everton; West; Wright, Wilson; Harris, Labone, Stevens, Scott, Harvey, Pickering, Vernon, Temple. Referee;- Mr. R. Tinkler (Boston). Brian Harris came into the Everton side for the injured Gabriel at Hillsborough – where the visitors, facing the wind, almost snatched an early goal. Labone got in the way of a Hickton shot, and when the ball rebounded, Vernon took it forward and fed Scott. He beat two men before pulling his pass back to Harvey. Harvey took it first time, and beat Springett, but Hill headed the ball away for a corner. From this, Temple again slipped the ball back, but, unfortunately for Vernon, it bounced awkwardly as he tried to shoot. The result was a skied attempt. Everton were moving nicely and in the seventh minute went ahead from a Pickering free kick awarded for an offence by Mobley against Harvey two or three yards outside the penalty area. Stevens performed his usual gambit of going over the ball and Pickering following up beat Springett with a low shot to the corner. Wednesday’s response was a header from Eustace, saved by West.
FRUSTATED
When Everton moved up via Temple and Pickering, I could understand Pickering’s look of frustration when the referee ruled that Mobley had not handed him off as he was bursting clear. So far the Everton defence was doing a good job. The Wednesday attack occasionally promised much, but had no finality, due largely to Wright’s mastery over Dobson. When Dobson did get a chance he headed fearfully wide, from McAnearney’s cross. When Everton did move they looked more threatening and Scott was within inches of taking up a Vernon pass with the defence spreadeagled. West had his most serious challenge when Megson made headway and passed to give Fantham a chance. The ball swerved nastily, but West timed his jump nicely and punched clear from Hickton’s head. Everton’s attacks came in bursts, but Springett had few problems.
Half-time; Sheffield Wednesday nil, Everton 1.
This match badly needed a livener, but there were no signs of it early in the second half, though Harvey did try one shot which was much too high.

FANTASTIC
Then we got some excitement, and how Wednesday missed an equaliser was fantastic. The chance came when Harris tried to pass back, only for Finney to gain possession and lob his shot against the post. Then, somehow, he hit the rebound across goal and outside from about four yards. This invigorated Wednesday and Hickton was close with a quick shot, but the game generally was not of a high standard. Everton were playing as well as they had to, and in one burst, Temple and Mobley collided. Both players had attention before carrying on.
OFFSIDE
Wednesday were still doing most of the attacking with midfield promise but no thrust. Even Eustace could not put the ball into the net from three yards, but in any case the whistle had gone for offside. There was a bit of a dust-up between Harris and Eustace, which ended in the Wednesday man being spoken to by the referee. Temple got one ball beyond Springett, but from such an awkward angle that Mobley was able to clear. For much of this half Everton’s defence had looked in trouble only because of their own errors, but Wednesday could not cash in, though they almost equalised when Harris failed to get the ball away first time, giving Hickton a chance. He took it promptly, but West saved brilliantly, turning the ball on to the bar and over.
Final; Sheffield Wednesday nil, Everton 1. Official attendance 17,135

EVERTON RES v  BURY RES
The Liverpool Football Echo and Evening Express- Saturday, February 20, 1965
Everton Res- Rankin; Parker, Brown; Hurst, Helsop, Sharples; Shaw, Humphreys, Hill, Morrissey, Veall. Bury res; Knowles; Dowthwaite, Bain; Threlfall, Rawlington, Lindsay, Clayton, Morran, Waldron, Grayson, Parry. Referee Mr. W.M. N. Davies, (Sutton Coldfield).
Everton showed the pattern of the play in the first few minutes when a Morrissey pulled-back pass saw Hill's final shot skid off a defender for an unproductive corner. Bury were trying to play good football but Everton defence were breaking up their attacks before they could even be dangerous. Everton took the lead at 10 minutes through Hill. He took a nice pass from Humphreys and after beating a defender gave Knowles no chance. Knowles saved brilliantly several times from Veall, Shaw and Hill. During the whole of the first half Bury had only about five shots at the Everton goal and none of them gave any trouble to Rankin. So sound was the covering of the Everton defence that Bury could make little headway. Bury forced a corner when Rankin dropped the ball but it came to nought. Half-time Everton Reserves 1. Bury Reserves nil.

NO FIRE AT SHEFFIELD
Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, February 22, 1965
EVERTON’S TWO POINTS FROM AN EASY STROLL
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 0, EVERTON 1
By Jack Rowe
There is no truth in the story that manager Harry Catterick put the Everton players through a training run-out when they returned to Goodison Park on Saturday night to make sure they did not go through the week-end without some hard exercise. Mind you, I would not have been surprised if he had, because if ever a team strolled through a match it was Everton at Hillsborough. It took them about ten minutes to get the measure of a Wednesday team no poor that the miracle of the season is now they managed to draw at Goodison Park in the third round of the Cup. In that ten minutes Everton played the only real attacking football in the whole game. They almost scored in three minutes when Scott went through like a scythe and pulled the ball back for Harvey to hit a shot, which Hill headed off the line and then in seven minutes they did get their goal. Harvey was brought down by Mobley three yards outside the penalty area and after the usual tactic of Stevens running over the ball, in came Pickering to beat Springett with a low drive into the bottom corner of the net. From then on it was simply a case of going through the motions until the end. In another ten minutes Everton realised the Wednesday attack had nothing to offer in the way of a real threat and the defence was able, to play it so cool and composed that the only danger of a Wednesday goal lay in their own over-confidence. Sure enough this nearly happened, Harris and Stevens on a couple of occasions tried to make the close pass instead of the quick clearance and Wednesday were within a fraction of cashing in.
WEST’S SAVE
The first time was when Finney shot against the post and then inexplicably screwed the ball wide from the rebound and the other, in the last few minutes, brought a fine shot from centre forward Hickton, which West turned on to the bar and then over in superb manner. Apart from these moments Wednesday were pathetic. At times they promised something in midfield, but after that there was nothing and the trouble was Everton knew it. It enabled them to saunter to victory with the result that we saw probably the most unenterprising and the least entertaining match of the season. There was not even the excitement of Wednesday giving the Everton defence a battering. They were incapable of doing it and once down on Dobson and Finney as they did almost from the start, the attack was non-existent. Credit must go to the Everton defence. They all did excellently with Harris, Stevens and Labone completely in control. I suppose it is difficult to take Everton too much to task for dwelling so much on defence, especially in an away game, because the duty is to win, but I am not convinced it is the right enough to run up against such a poor outfit as Wednesday were.
TWO ASPECTS
It may be all right tactically, but there are two aspects to it. The first is that with only a goal lead there is the danger that an opposing side may grab an unexpected equaliser and the problem is whether you can raise the tempo again to impose your superiority. The other is whether you are doing your imagine any good with the crowd. Everton fans were happy with the points, which were completely deserved, but on a raw day, I doubt whether they would be happy with the entertainment. This is the one angle where I hand out the kicks-because I did not get any myself from it-and I think Everton could have supplied them with a positive attacking policy when they saw how simple it was going to be. As it was the forwards operated on the theory that one goal was enough and all they had to do was to help in defence when it was necessary -which was not often. If they had played as they did in the first ten minutes, I think Everton could have won by three or four goals- and now much more, satisfying that would have been. A word on Vernon. There were occasional flashes of the old zip, especially when Pickering glided the ball on, but he suffered like the rest of the forwards from the knowledge that it required the minimum effort to beat this punchless Wednesday. The only real fire in the game came late in the second half when Harris and Eustace were involved in a midfield clash, which ended with the Wednesday man having his name taken. Sheffield Wednesday; Springett; Hill, Megson; McAnearney, Mobley, Smith; Finney, Eustace, Hickton, Fantham, Dobson. Everton; West; Wright, Wilson; Harris, Labone, Stevens; Scott, Harvey, Pickering, Vernon, Temple. Referee Mr. R. Tinkler (Boston). Attendance 17,135.

EVERTON RES V. BURY RES
Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, February 22, 1965
Everton Reserves took the lead in this Central League game in ten minutes through Hill and although they had most of the play afterwards they did not increase their lead in this Central League lead until 82 minute when Humphreys took advantage of an offside claim. The Everton finishing generally was poor, but they found goalkeeper, Mills in good form, and were unlucky to see a number of shots deflected to safely. Veall worked hard, but Shaw on the other wing got little change out of full back Bain and only rarely did the home forwards line move together.

EVERTON NEVER EXTENDED BY WEDNESDAY’S PUNY ATTACK
Liverpool Echo and Evening Express- Monday, February 22, 1965
By Jack Rowe
For the second week in succession Everton won away on Saturday, and their 1-0 victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough was probably easier than the score would suggest. Scarcely this season can they have been against such a puny attacking side. Much of the match was staged in the Everton half, but it was only on the odd occasion that there was anydefence and then ironically enough it was due to their own passing errors rather than anything Wednesday could produce. When they took the lead in seven minutes from a Pickering free kick, fired home after Harvey had been fouled, one probably sensed that Everton would be content to keep that lead and those were the tactics they adopted mainly. But how easy it was made for them by Wednesday, whose midfield control was wasted by ineffectual passing and a failure to find any sort of penetrative touch. Thus for most of the time the Everton defence was able to fall back, do its covering and its tackling without undue haste or without undue urgency. There were times when over-confidence probably led to errors, but the whole of this match was played as Everton wanted it to be played and at their speed.
HARD WORKERS
Occasionally, there had to be some good tackling and rescue acts from them. But in the main this was such a comfortable passage that they were never really extended, and I feel that a more positive attacking policy could have made the margin wider. I thought Brian Harris and Dennis Stevens worked particularly hard but strangely enough, these were the two whose passes did not often go where they were intended and gave Wednesday the occasional chance they did not warrant. Wright curbed Dobson adequately while Wilson and Labone did their stuff as well. West had one shot during the whole of the game, which give him any sort of trouble and that came near the end when a lapse by Harris allowed Hickton to drive in powerfully and the Everton goalkeeper did exceptionally well to turn the ball onto the bar where it bounced over.
HIT POST, SHOT WIDE
The only other occasion when a Wednesday goal looked likely was just after half time when Stevens tried to put a ball back and let in Finney who shot against the post and then put the rebound wide. Everton’s attack was patchy with Vernon trying hard and Pickering often showing us his football touches. But when a team as Everton did were able to coast through with a minimum of effort and trouble, the accent when you are away is always on keeping your lead. There was one particularly bright move early on, from Scott which Harvey finished with a cracking snot only to see Hill heading off the line, but that was a rarity. Indeed, one would never class this match with a high rating, but Everton had a job' to do, and they did it competently, and it is not their worry that Wednesday were so poor and so inept in attack. Their defence also was never as competent-looking as Everton's, but like West, Springett had an easy afternoon as far as dealing with shots was concerned. Pickering's goal came from the usual Everton free kick approach. Stevens ran over, the ball, Pickering followed up and his low shot went through the barrier of players and was in the corner of the net before Springett, obviously unsighted, could move.

EVERTON MORALE ON THE RISE
The Liverpool Echo and Evening Express- Friday, February 26, 1965
By Leslie Edwards
Everton, who last lost a League match in November, at Sunderland, hope to go their tenth consecutive League match without defeat to-morrow when they face Blackpool at Goodison Park. With two fine away wins behind them and their sights now only on a respectable position in the First Division table, Everton should win with something to spare. From being a team Upped In some quarters as possible champions at the start of the season, Blackpool have petered out alarmingly and are now struggling instead at the other end of the table. On the face of it this does not seem likely to be the match to test Everton; but we have seen and heard of, so many Cup and League upsets this season one cannot be dogmatic. It is a pity. now grounds are becoming more responsive. that Alex Young is not available, but those victories at Sheffield and West Ham, with Vernon back in the attack. must have been a great morale lifter to the side and therefore I expect Everton to take both points. On the subject of players punished for corruption, there are two schools of thought. One maintains no punishment is too severe for such an offence; the other thinks that imprisonment is a sufficient penalty and that to keep these men out of the game for the remainder of their lives ;s penalising them doubly.

STEVENS UNFIT FOR GOODISON GAME
Liverpool Echo and Evening Express- Friday, February 26, 1965
Blackpool Unchanged
GABRIEL BACK
Everton will be without Stevens to-morrow against Blackpool, at Goodison Park (writes Leslie Edwards). He was injured at Sheffield Wednesday and the trouble has not cleared up. Harris will be at left half-back, and Gabriel comes back after missing one game through injury. Alex Young has left hospital after a cartilage operation and is now convalescing at home. He is on crutches. Morrisey is also on the injured list. Ball came through the England under-23 clash with Scotland on Wednesday  safely so Blackpool will play an unchanged team. EVERTON.--West; Wright, Wilson: Gabriel, Labone, Harris: Scott, Harvey, Pickering,Vernon, Temple. BLACKPOOL. Waiters: Armfield. Thompson; McPhee, James, Green; Moir, Ball, Charnley, Rowe, Horne.

INJURY BRINGS A CHANGE
Liverpool Daily Post- Saturday, February 27, 1965
STEVENS OUT, GABRIEL IN, AT GOODISON
By Horace Yates
With Dennis Stevens injured again, Everton make one change from the team successful at Sheffield Wednesday for the Blackpool visit to Goodison Park today. Jimmy Gabriel who missed the Wednesday match returns to right half and Brian Harris is on the other flank. With Chelsea and Leeds United so far ahead in the League race a recovery of championship proportions is beyond Everton, but they still have next season to think about in the shape of qualification for the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.
FAITH RESTORED
There creditable victories Everton achieved in successive weeks at West ham and Sheffield Wednesday must have restored the faith of players and fans alike, and if they complete a hat-trick to-day as they should, Everton’s season will have become five again. It might even be that Everton will find themselves compelling with Liverpool for the Inter-Cities Fairs prize and that in itself is sufficient to rekindle the flame. Blackpool will fight hard but if as I suspect, Everton’s revival is at hand, I cannot see how the surprises and sometimes indignities suffered by Everton at Goodison this season will continue. Everton; West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, Labone, Harris; Scott, Harvey, Pickering, Vernon, Temple. Blackpool; Waiters; Armfield, Thompson; Armfield, Thompson; McPhee, James, green; Moir, Bell, Charnley, Rowe, Horne.

BLACKPOOL FORM IS INEXPLICABLE
Liverpool Echo and Evening express- Saturday, February 27, 1965
TALENTED SIDE HAS LOST ITS EARLY POTENTIAL
By Leslie Edwards
The more I look at Blackpool's team for the game at Goodison Park this afternoon the more inexplicable their recent form seems. They have such great players as Waiters, Armfield, James, Green and Rowe and yet they still cannot find the success they had at the season's opening when they looked almost a side with championship potential. It could he that theiropponents, knowing the brilliance of Alan Ball, take especial steps to see that is made as ineffective as possible. In the Under-23 game against the Scots in Aberdeen this week reports spoke of continuous duel between Ball and the red-headed Leeds United player Bremner whose ‘ fire' we have already seen at Goodison Park this season. Although England don't usehim these days, Armfield is still one of the finest backs in the game. He might just as easily have become a Rugby Union international if he had chosen the handling code instead of soccer. Waiters. we know, is also of England class; Rowe, whenever I have seen him, like one of the best young half-back prospects Blackpool have had for many years. To-day, however, he comes into the forward line. Green, once of Tranmere Rovers, is a player bothLiverpool senior clubs scouted often before Blackpool stepped in and took him toconvert him from an inside forward into a wing half back.Though Everton have making heavy weather ofgetting victory, or even a Point, against some of their more recent opponents Goodison Park their long unbeaten run, dating back to last November, in the League should give them all the confidence they need to push their challenge further.
TOO DEFENSIVE?
Many Everton fans ache for someone to take some of weight of work off Pickering and for someone to fasten on his many headed passes and crack the ball for goal. Vernon allied to him as a striker would give the Everton attack a more adventurous and positive spirit. Many of the club's following think tactics have been too slavishly defensive in the past few months.  It seems Inconceivable that a Blackpool containing so many players of class and managed by one of the best' and shrewdest men in Ronnie Suart should be struggling after a long spell of failure. It could be that they have not the penetration they need in the centre of the attack, where Charnley, once a consistent goal-getter is having a fairly lean time.

DEFIANT DEFENCE FOILED ALL-UP ATATCK
Liverpool Football Echo and Evening Express- Saturday 27 February 27, 1965
EVERTON FIND WAITERS IN SPARLKING FORM
EVERTON 0, BLACKPOOL 0
By Michael Charters

Everton; West; Wright, Wilson; Gabriel, Labone, Harris; Scott, Harvey, Pickering, Vernon, Temple. Blackpool; Waiters; Armfield, Thompson; McPhee, James, Green, Moir, Ball, Charnley, Rowe, Horne. Referee; Mr. H.P. Hackney (Barnsley). The Blackpool team arrived only 20 minutes before the kick-off of the game at Goodison this afternoon. They were caught in a heavy traffic jam near Preston. Gabriel returned to the Everton team after missing one game through injury and Harris was at left half in place of the injured Stevens. After a slow rather scrappy start a beautiful movement between Harvey and Vernon brought the game to life. They linked up down the right wing and a grand pass by Vernon gave Harvey a shooting chance, but Waiters saved low down from an angled shot.
PINNED ON DEFENCE
Blackpool were pinned on defence as the Everton forwards with fine support from Gabriel and Harris, dominated the game. Waiters was lucky to save from Vernon after Temple and Pickering had broken through on the left. When the ball bounced out to Harvey, his shot through a crowd of players went straight to the goalkeeper. Everton’s first moment of trouble came when Green the former Tranmere player got the ball away down the middle, but the youngster passed instead of shooting and only gained a corner.
VERNON IN FORM
The most heartening feature for Everton was that it seemed that Vernon was back in something like his old form. He went through quickly for a pass from Pickering and tried to place his shot just wide of Waiters, but this big man was able to dive and save well. Temple was only inches away from a clear-cut opening after he and Vernon had joined up in a one-two move down the middle. We hadn’t seen much of the Blackpool forwards, but suddenly Horne in the middle, took a pass from Moir and made a fine shot which West saved at full stretch the ball running free AND Wright putting it away for a corner.
HARVEY HURT
Harvey was injured in a tackle by Thorpe, but play went on until Blackpool were offside, by which time Harvey was up on his feet, all right. The game had gone off the boil somewhat, with the ball being kept far too much in the air. Waiters saved a shot from Temple with his knee and was fortunate to see it bouncing outside for a corner. Everton’s spell of brilliance seemed to be over, and the game had now become scrappy.
WAITER’S GREAT SAVE

With Blackpool not shaping well, the game had become mediocre with just an occasional burst of individual talent. Moir had shown himself to be the best Blackpool forward and he cleverly side-stepped a tackle by Wilson to make a shot just wide. But it took a superb save by waiters to prevent Everton taking the lead. Harvey started the move with a good pass to Gabriel on the right and from the centre Temple headed the ball back into the middle, where Vernon made a deliberate header which seemed a certain goal until Waiters flung himself full-length to save. There was something to enliven the crowd with a flashing shot from Temple after Pickering had beaten Armfield on the left wing, but the ball went wide as Waiters scrambled across for it. The way Everton had fallen away after their brilliant opening was a bitter disappointment to the crowd, who were demanding action and not getting much. Half-time- Everton nil, Blackpool nil.
From the restart the Everton defence got in something of a tangle and Charnley, who had never been seen, was able to make a shot which West saved at the second attempt. Then Pickering made a good through pass to Vernon who just failed to control the lively ball, and Waiters was able to come out and take the ball just before Vernon could shoot.
WAITERS TO RESCUE
Waiters made his second great save of the match when he punched up a shot by Vernon from point-blank range. As the ball dropped he pushed out his arm and sent the ball just around the post. Ball was turning on some great stuff in midfield, and he started an attack brilliantly and almost finished it off equally so. From Green’s pass he flung himself in the air and just failed to connect with what would have been a startling header. Pickering had a chance and a good one to score. Armfield slipped up and Temple was unable to make a centre at his leisure to the unmarked Pickering who put his header over the bar. Waiters seemed to be in invincible form. He made a most thrilling catch from a centre by Scott as the Everton forwards moved in on him, and with James also playing well the Blackpool defence seemed very solid. Ball made another great opening for Rowe, but West came out of goal like lightning to clutch the ball almost on the edge of area. Wright came up the wing to cut inside and send the ball hard and low across the goal mouth. Several legs went up in an attempt at intervention and all missed with the ball going out of play in the far side for a throw.
THAT MAN AGAIN
Waiters punched over the bar a dangerous cross from Wright and then position to save from Pickering as the centre forward tried a hook shot which didn't quite come off. Gabriel had moved up permanently into the attack to give Everton a six man forward line, but their efforts bore the stamp of frenzy as they tried to bore their way down the middle.
FORWARDS GALORE
Everton now had so many forwards that they were almost getting in each other's way and also falling into Blackpool's' offside trap. But they had kept Blackpool in their own half for the last 15 minutes or so and Blackpool could hardly raise an attack of their own. Vernon mis-placed one shot very badly to send it fully 20 yards wide, but then redeemed himself shortly afterwards a first-class shot from 20 yards which Waiters saved at the second attempt. Waiters surpassed himself at this stage with his third great save—each one from Vernon. Vernon caught the ball with a full-blooded volley from the edge of the penalty area, and Waiters punched the ball up In the at full stretch and then caught it as it dropped.
GOING FLAT OUT
In a rare Blackpool attack Charnley failed with a glorious chance, and he had been Blackpool’s greatest weakness. Apart from this, Everton were still going flat out for a goal without looking convincing. The Blackpool defenders were putting the ball anywhere in these closing minutes as Everton tried frantically for a goal. With only a few minutes to play West had his first exertion of the second half when he made a great save from Moir with a surprise shot from fully 25 yards. Just before the final whistle the spectators in the stand gave their version of the slow handclap with the slow foot clap. Final; Everton nil, Blackpool nil.
LANCASHIRE LEAGUE
Everton A 2 Stockport Res 1
Everton B 5 Stockport A 1

THEY’RE YOUR VIEWS
The Liverpool Football Echo and Evening Express- Saturday, February 27, 1965
ATTACK PLEASE
Now that Everton are out of all cup tournaments and left with little chance of doing anything startling in the league, it must be crystal clear to everyone that the only way to keep “gates" up or the rest of the season is to play full-blooded attacking football in every game left. – So very often, this season have we seen Everton go deliberately on the defensive—a most frustrating and uninteresting spectacle. Point after point has been thrown away by trying to stop the other side scoring whilst we long-suffering supporters have howled ourselves hoarse trying to get them "up the field," where poor Fred Pickering ploughs a lonely furrow. Pickering is a most dangerous and often a most adroit centre when given the support and passes he deserves.  Gabriel has few superiors as an attacking wing half and why he is often given another role is beyond me. In their championship season, Everton were a fast skilful, goal-hungry side and a real joy to watch. Nowadays they make six moves sideways to gain six yards forward, and generally give the impression they are not a happy blend. It's easy to be wise after the event but many of us could see the rot coming. So for the rest of the season, let's go for that net all the 90 minutes. Who wouldn't prefer to watch a 6-3 win to the drab 1-0 scrape through? L. F. MILLINGTON. R Hastings Road, Hillside, Southport.

ASTON VILLARES  v  EVERTON RES
The Liverpool Football Echo and Evening Express- Saturday, February 27, 1965
Aston Villa Res;- Gavan; Fellowes, Taylor; Parker, Briggs, Bloomfield, Robert, Baker, Caldicott, Martin (L), Martin (L). Everton Res; Rankin; Parker, Brown; Hurst, Smith, Sharples, Shaw, Humphreys, Hill, Husband, Veall. Referee Mr. M. Matthews (Sheffield). Everton put on considerable pressure in the early stages, and forced a corner on the right, but this was cleared after difficulty by Briggs. A good move by Martin (L) down the middle gave Baker a chance, but Hurst ran across to clear the danger in the nick of time. Then a good header from Husband was well held by Gavan. Everton should have taken the lead when Husband passed inside to the waiting Hill standing only three yards out but from this position he shot high over the crossbar. After 30 minutes Humphreys put Everton in the lead with a good volley from about 15 yards. A surprise move from Roberts nearly brought a goal, his terrific shot skimming past the upright only inches wide. A good shot from Caldicott looked certain to be the equaliser but Sharples headed off the line to clear. Half-time- Aston Villa nil, Everton 1.

EVERTON A v  STOCKPORT COUNTY RES
Liverpool Football Echo and Evening Express- Saturday, February 27, 1965
Everton kept Stockport pinned in their own half but after 25 minutes Brooks gave the visitors the lead against the run of play. Stockport’s goal bore a charmed existence as Everton pounded away at it for an equaliser. Half-time- Everton A nil, Stockport County Res 1.