NO LUCK FOR THE BLUES AS CLASSY CUMBES IS ALBION’S STAR
Liverpool Echo - Monday 02 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Everton's 3-0 defeat at West Bromwich on Saturday looks shattering on paper. But for those who were there, the reaction was one of amazement that Everton could make so many attacks, dominate for long, without reward . Perhaps the most trenchant comment came from Albion manager Alan Ashman, who looked back on the match and said, "We won by three goals—yet my best player was my goalkeeper." Cumbes, the former Tranmere player and Albion's outstanding performer in this entertaining, if baffling match, kept Everton goal-less with a display which stamped him as true First Division class. By contrast, Rankin had far loss to do but had to pick the ball out of the net three times.
Genius
In essence, Albion finished well from a minimum of attacks; Everton could not put the ball in the net from a maximum of goal-worthy moves. When the shots were on target, Cumbes saved brilliantly. There were others which went inches wide and Royle, with another magnificent performance, was the unluckiest of them all with a touch of genius in which he brought the ball down, slipped Fraser's tackle neatly and lobbed a shot over Cumbes which struck bar and post before coming out. Cumbes saved in spectacular style from Whittle (twice), Kendall (twice). Wright and Ball, Royle hit another shot which grazed the outside of the post, Ball could have scored three in the last ten minutes. So you can see that Everton were far from short on effort and attacking drive to beat a team which was not in the same class for ability or style. They did so much right but nothing would go well for them near goal. Albion, quick and direct, snatched three goals with simple moves… and provided an object lesson in accepting openings which came their way. Albion's best spell came when Astle had scored after 25 minutes with a shot on the turn. Up to half-time, they had Everton extended with their forceful tactics, by driving the ball upheld to Astle and Brown. When Brown scored their second, two minutes after half-time, from good work by Suggett and Astle, Everton s reply was furious. Instead of Albion coasting home to a smooth win, they had to backpedal to hold off Everton's all-out rally. In the middle of all Everton's dominating pressure, Albion broke away to score again. It was almost unbelievable. Astle again played a big part when he slipped Kenyon and crossed tor Brown to shoot against the post. McVitie, on the line, put a foot to the ball as it rebounded-I thought over the line-but Albion have credited the goal to McVite.  Almost are an ordinary side but the score-line makes them look anything but that, Everton had their off moments, with below-par performances from Morrissey, Harvey, Ball and Newton. Even so, their superior class was marked and it needed an outstanding display from Cumbes, with Kaye, Fraser, Lovett and MeVitie also doing well, to give Albion the incentive to hold spirited second half revival.  Everton did not deserved to lose.  They did not play as well as they had done against Newcastle the previous week —perhaps the attentions of some of them were partially directed towards the European Cup tie on Wednesday—but Albion took their chances, Everton didn't.

RESERVES SPOT
Liverpool Echo - Monday 02 November 1970
David Johnson and Alan Wilson got the goals that gave Everton Reserves a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Reserves on Saturday. Winger Bill Kenny again did a fantastic amount of work, yet failed to achieve much in the end. Centre half Mick Lyons is sound enough, but tends to move too far forward, leaving a gap which Harry Bennett had to cover. Full back Styles, who came off after 60 minutes, shows plenty of confidence which should bode him well for the future. 

ANY RANKIN SHOULD BE FIT FOR VITAL EUROPEAN GAME
Liverpool Echo - Monday 02 November 1970
NEWTON IS SET FOR HOME LEAGUE DEBUT
By Mike Charters
Everton goalkeeper Andy Rankin had to have four stitches in a cut over his right eye after the game at West Bromwich on Saturday. But he should be fit to take his place in an unchanged team for the European Cup-tie on Wednesday at Goodison against Moenchen Gladbach. Rankin's was the only injury, although skipper Alan Ball finishes each game feeling the niggling pain of a groin strain which has persisted for many weeks. But Ball will be all right for Wednesday, and manager Harry Catterick will be able to carry through his plan to keep the same team in action after their fine performance in the 1-1 draw in Germany a fortnight ago. Manager Catterick has repeatedly pointed out that Moenchen Gladbach are a team capable of making a real impact, if they were in the English First Division. And Everton's opponents underlined the threat they could still pose, for yesterday they warmed up for the tie against Everton by crushing V.F.B. Stuttgart 4-1, In a League game.

NEWTON IS SET FOR HOME LEAGUE DEBUT
Liverpool Echo - Monday 02 November 1970
Whatever happens in Wednesday's European cup tie, I feel certain a place will be found for new boy Henry Newton to make his home debut against his old team, Nottingham Forest, on Saturday, writes Mike Charters. Newton has spent a fortnight on the sidelines, since making his first appearance for the Blues at Arsenal on October 17.  He watched the game at the Hawthorns from the stand, as he did a week earlier for the Newcastle match at Goodison. Two weeks of training and practice matches with his new team-mates hate helped him to settle into Everton's stile and tactics. Now he is anxious to deal show Goodison fans what he can do in real action prove the value of his 150,000, price tag—the biggest transfer in Everton's history. 

GERMAN CHAMPIONS EXPECT HARD FIGHT
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 03 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Hennes Weisweiler, coach of German champions Moenchen Gladbach, has ignored Everton’s current poor League form in assessing his team's chances at Goodison Park in the European Cup-tie to-morrow night. The German party flew to Manchester last night and then drove to Southport where they are staying until Thursday. After he had settled In with his 16 players. Weisweller said “Everton lost 4-0 at Arsenal Just before they played us a fortnight ago.  I saw them at Highbury but they came to Germany  and played very well to get the 1-1 draw. “Now they have lost 3- 0 on Saturday. But this is European Cup and nothing to do with League form. We were very pleased the first game ended 1-1." "To-morrow's game is going to be very difficult. I have made some positional changes from the team which played in the first leg, but our style of play will not alter. Everton manager Harry Catterick this afternoon named a 16-strong squad and said that there could be a change from the side which played the Germans before for tactical reasons. The 16 are the team which played at West Bromwich on Saturday plus reserve goalkeeper Gordon West, Brian Labone, Sandy Brown, Jimmy Husband and Frank Darcy. If there is to be a change, and Mr Catterick will not decide this until to-morrow, it could be that he will name an additional man to play in mid-field and use the four-four-two formation which proved so successful in Gladbach a fortnight ago.  Mr. Catterick said "The Germans are the best team I have seen in recent years. Many of their players are adaptable in that they are capable of filling more than one position." “Football has taught me never to give anything away to our opponents. This match really began when the draw was made weeks ago and I am not going to help our opponents by Indicating what changes I may make or what tactics I will use to-morrow

RECORD RECEIPTS LIKELY
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 03 November 1970
 Stand tickets for tomorrow night's European Cup tie are selling so well that Everton anticipate an all-time record take at Goodison (writes Mike Charter) The best now stands at 31,000 for the European Cup tie against Inter Milan seven years ago The attendance that night was 62,498 and although to-morrow's gate will probably be around 15,000 less than that, the Increased prices and more stand seats now available mean that fewer spectator will pay about 32,000.  Everton secretary Bill Dickinson told me “All seats have been sold in both goal stands.  There will be cash admission for the top balcony of Goodison Road (30’s) and the North end of Bullens Road (25s) “In addition, there will be a few reserved tickets on sale at the turnstiles for the main tier Goodison Road and the lower section of Bullens Road.”  It is not an all-ticket match, and admission to the paddock and enclosure (10s) terraces (8s) and boys pen (4s) is pay at the gate. 

CINDERELLA TEAM BECAME THE EGRMANY CHAMPIONS
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 03 November 1970
By Michael Charters
When Everton were drawn against Borussia Moenchen Gladbach in the second round of the European Cup, the reaction of most Everton supporters must have been automatic: " Where the -is that ?" To most football fans outside Germany, the name of the German champions meant practically nothing. But investigation proved that they are one of the finest teams ever see in German club football that they were very worthy champions last season, and that they are heading the German League this season.  It needed a magnificent performance from, Everton to produce a 1-1 result in Moenchen Gladbach a fortnight ago.  They held the all-out attacking efforts of the Germans for the first half, equalized a goal by, Vogt, early in the second half and subsequently created enough chances to have won. Everton were happy, with the 1-1 result and the scene is set for a gripping match at Goodison tomorrow night. Both teams have everything to go for—a place in the quarter final should go to the side which is prepared to open out and ATTACK.   Moenchen Gladbach's rise to the pinnacle of German Soccer has been so sudden that only 15 years ago hardly anybody outside the town of Moenchen Galdbach (population 160,000) near the Dutch border had heard of them' Borussia’s story belongs among football 's Cinderella tales.
Rejuvenated
The club formed 1900, when than youth teams amalgamated and adopted the impressive sounding name of VFL. 1900 Borussia Moenhen Gladbach.
For more than half a century, the club led a fairly sheltered existence, enjoying a certain amount of success in local and junior competitions but never venturing into the big time. They developed into a typical small-town club, catering for Soccer, handball and table-tennis.
When football was re-organsed in West Germany in the late forties, a rejuvenated Borussia won themselves a chance in the newly -formed Regional-Liga West. But despite considerable help and encouragement from locally stationed British troops, they failed to achieve anything in a league dominated by their more power neighbours from Cologne, Dusseldorf and the industrial Ruhr area. On more than one occasion, they were relegated to the wilderness of the Beziriks-Liga (County League) but always managed to regain their place at the first attempt.
First hint
At the end of the 1950's trainer Fritz Langner took charge of the side and delivered the first hint of what was to come when they beat Karlsruhe in the 1960 cup final to the club's first major honour Their  resultant appearance in Europe was short-lived, however. In the Cup-Winners Cup Borussia were thrashed by Glasgow Rangers, going down 0-3 in Dusseldorf and 0-8 at Ibrox Park. The early sixties saw a steady if unspectacular improvement stemming from a successful youth policy by coach Hennes Weisweifer, who had succeeded Langner and guided the "Colts," as they are known in Germany, to the Western Regional Championship in 1964/5. Many people were surprised by Gladbach's sudden promotion to the Bundeslia Germany's Super League of 18 clubs—but Weiseiler guided his side to a respectable 13th place in that make-or-break initial season.  From then on, Borussia have gone from strength to strength and a couple of seasons challenging for a place at the top culminated in their championship success last.  Though tomorrow's visitors to Goodison Park might be relatively unknown, and still have to prove themselves in European football, Borussia Moenchen Gladbach are here on the merit of consistent domestic performances.

BLUES WILL PLAY TO SYSTEM TONIGHT
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 04 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Everton step out to-night for their most important game of the season, everyone in the club, from the chairman down to the youngest apprentice, appreciates that defeat by Moenchen Gladbach in the European Cup tie would have a shattering effect. Most of all, the players themselves realise that they must win this—their ambitions for honours this season rest on cup warfare. Even though they have not exactly abdicated their League crown yet, they are realists enough to know that their hold on the title is precarious, to say the least.
Tactics
So there will be all-out effort to beat the Germans to-night and give them a quarter-final place which could lead to the final Manager Harry Catterick believes that if his boys can get through they will have beaten the toughest opposition they will meet in the European Cup.   He said: “Moenthen Gladbach are the best team I've seen in Europe. They are adaptable, they can change their tactics. They have defenders who can score goals, midfield players who can attack and defend. "We shall be playing to a system to-night, one we've used before but not with the players I have in mind.” Because of this, I may make a change in the side ... for tactical reasons. But I won't name my side until just before kick-off. Why should I give anything away to my opponents at this stage?" He took his 16-strong players away last night, to give them a quiet and unhampered 24 hours before the big game. "It keeps them clear of fans wanting tickets." he said. 
Strictness
Clearly, the Everton manager is conscious of the quality of this German side.  He brushed aside suggestions that Moenchen Gladbach showed, in Germany that they would fold up if Everton get in front, that they lost much of their impetus once Howard Kendall had equalized early in the second half. The German coach, Hennes Weisweiler, will also delay his team announcement until this evening, but I feel that both will be unchanged from the sides which met a fortnight ago. Everton; (from)  Rankin; Wright, Newton (K) Kendall, Kenyon, Harvey, Whittle, Ball, Royle, Hurst. Morrissey, West, Labone. Brown, Husband, Darey.  Moenchen Gladback; (from)  Kieff; Vogt, Muller; Sieloff, Wittmann, Dietrich; Netzer,  Lauman, Le Fevre,, Koppel, Heynekes, Schrage, Adler, Bleldiek, Waloka, Wimmer.

GERMANS PULL IN FANS TO GOODISON
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 04 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Crowd interest in Everton's European Cup-tie against German champions Moenchen Gladbach at Goodison to-night (7.30) has built up to such an extent that it rivals the clash, seven years ago, against the great Inter Milan. With the tie balanced at 1-1, and the prize a place in the quarter finals, I expect the crowd to be 40,000-plus which is good going in these days of increased prices. Munchen Gladbach, like all top German sides, provide the sort of quality opposition which makes this game a big draw for the fans. For those who want to know more about the German players, here is a run-down on their squad.  This artiste but powerful side has a home-spun flavour about it. Only four of the championship winning team cost a transfer fee, at prices which seem chicken-feed by English standards. Forward Horst Koppel set a new German record transfer fee when joining Gladbach for £25,000 in 1968 from Stuttgart; a year later Klaus-Dieter Sieloff left Stuttgart to tighten the defence, while at the same time coach Hennes Weisweiler was making an astute signing in Denmark, which brought Danish international winger Ulrik Le Fevre to Gladbach.  The only other player who cost a fee was rugged defender Luggi Mueller, who had previously won a championship medal with Nuremburg. 
Powerhouse
Pick of the home-grown talent is full back Berti Vogts, who has played in all Burussia's 180 Super league games since they were promoted in 1965. TV World Cup viewers will remember the powerhouse displays by this tireless player which helped West Germany achieve third place in Mexico. The rest of the players are; Wolfgang Klett, 24, goalkeeper, came to Gladbach a couple of years ago as an amateur, and stepped into the side at the start of their championship season, his safe handling and agility assuring him of a regular goal. He is tipped as being one of the top 'keepers in Germany during the next few years. Hartwig Bleldiek, defender, is another local product, and has spurned the financial rewards to remain an amateur. He joined the club in 1968 from Soester SV and his biting tackles played an important role in helping Gladbach win the German title.
Idol
Another of Borussia's defensive stalwarts is veteran Muller, the "old man" of the aide at 29. Muller was signed from 1 F.C. Nuremberg, whom he had helped to the 1967/68 championship, and his arrival immediately tightened up a somewhat leaky defence. He has played in five full internationals for West Germany. The defensive back four is completed by Sieloff, a beefy blond-haired player one year Muller's junior. Sieloff, a penalty expert, has represented West Germany on eight occasions and was in Mexico as one of the squad.  Many of Gladbach’s victories have stemmed from the control and timing of their captain and midfield supreme, Gunther Netzer, Idol of the home crowd, he makes precision passes over 30 and 40 yards. This 26-year-old has 13 caps. Netzer's midfield partner is usually Peter Dietrich, a wiry player of the same age who came from Rot-Weib, Essen, in 1967. He has been dogged by injury since his return from Mexico, where he sat on the reserve bench with team mates Sieloff and Neizer. Making a come-back after a complicated leg fracture is powerful Heinz Wittman's, who was out of action most of last season. He came to Gladbach after their promotion in 1965 and is a hard-tackling 27-yearold with amateur honours.
Scoring Winger
The all-international forward line begins on the right winger with Herbert Wimmer, who knows how to shoot.  He has played four times for West Germany, though loss of form kept him out of the side for part of last season. At inside right is the brilliant ball-player and dribbling exponent Horst Koppel. Though still only 22. Koppel has three full caps. The big bustling striker is 27-years-old Herbert Lanmen, a chunky player prepared to fight for every chance and who has been Gladbach's leading marksman in each of the five seasons since they were promoted. The front line profits from an additional punch by the inclusion of Jupp Heynekes, an experienced player who helped the side to promotion before being transferred to Hannover '96 in 1967. Last close season Borussia bought him back again. The only foreigner in the side is Ulrik Le Fevre, who made 28 appearances for Denmark before moving to Germany. This 24-yearold has speed and flair, and is still capable of astonishing goalkeepers with unexpected shots.

NEW BOY HENERY STANDS BY FOR GOODISON DEBUT
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 05 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Everton manager Harry Catterick was busy to-day at Bellefield sorting out the bruises, knocks and strains which his players suffered in the magnificent, unforgettable European Cup tie against Moenchen Gladbach at Goodison last night. While the football world of Merseyside was still buzzing with talk of the 10-penalty drama which settled the tie, he had to start his preparations for the game against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. It would not surprise me if Mr. Catterick decided to rest skipper Alan Ball on Saturday to give him a chance to recover from a groin strain which has been hampering him for some weeks. With £150,000 new boy Henry Newton standing by to make his home debut, I think he will take over for Ball. In any event, Newton looks certain to play in one of the midfield positions. There may be other changes as well. Full back Keith Newton limped off at the end of 90 minutes last night, with Sandy Brown substituting and earning himself a hero's reception by scoring the last of Everton's five penalties to give them a 4-3 lead from the spot. Winger Alan Whittle came off at the same time as Newton. He had been given a grueling time by the Germans World Cup full back Berti Vogts, one of the many stars in this great Moenchen Gladbach side.
Five injured
In addition to Newton and Whittle, Tommy Wright, Colin Havey and Roger Kenyon were having treatment to-day, making an injured list of five. Mr. Catterick could need all the resources of his first team pool in selecting a side to play Forest at Goodison. He paid tribute to the brilliance of the Gladbach goalkeeper, Wolfgang Kleff, who gave a superb display to keep his side in with a chance against Everton's dominating pressure.  He said: “I have never seen a better goalkeeping display.  The lad had a bit of luck at times but he deserved it. I would have awarded him the Iron Cross for his work. "It was a pity one side had to lose after such a great game. I was proud of my boys. I thought they played magnificently -as they did in German -and this was one of the great football occasions in my life. "Although we went through to the quarter finals on the penalty rule. I still don't like it. But I cannot think of a better solution to decide a tie." Draw for the quarter finals will be made in Paris next Wednesday -the games will be played in March.  Because of the heavy rain, the attendance last night was less than expected. .A crowd of 42,744 paid £30,800 some £900 below Everton's best take for the European Cup tie against Inter Milan seven years ago when the gate was above 62,000.

THE GOODISON GUYS
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 05 November 1970
(OR THE NIGHT THAT PUT NOVEMBER 5 TO SHAME)
HEROES ALL-BUT ANDY RANKIN IS THE KING
A MATCH OF GUTS, GLORY AND HEART-STOPPING DRAMA
By Mike Charters
The Goodlson legend persists that the 6-4 Cup replay between Everton and Sunderland 34 years ago was the greatest game ever seen on the ground. Well, if it was more exciting, more dramatic, more tense or more compelling than the epic at Goodison last night, in the European Cup tie against Moenchen Gladbach, then it must have been the greatest match of all time. Anyway, last night's game was the thrill of a football life-time for me and, I suspect, the 42,744 who will never forget every thrilling moment of it. The only thing it lacked was plenty of goals, and that was due, entirely, to the magnificent, unforgettable display of the Wizard in Red, the German goalkeeper, Wolfgang Kleff. The facts are known by now that Everton went through to the quarter-finals by winning the five-penalty duel 4-3, after the game had been drawn 1-1 (aggregate 2- 2), after 30 minutes extra time.
Compromise
In essence, the game became a goalkeeper's personal duel because Kleft kept Everton from winning comfortably by his brilliance, but it needed Everton goal-keeper, Andy Rankin, a spectator for so much of the game, to win the match for his side by saving the last penalty from the last kick of 120 minutes of high drama. I suppose the idea of deciding a European tie by taking penalties is as good a compromise as anyone can think up, at the moment. It is certainly better than tossing a coin. But the strain it imposes on the penalty takers and the goalkeepers—as well as the spectators—is unbelievable in its intensity.

Everyone on the ground must have felt sorry for Kleft, who was beaten four times by the Everton penalty takers. Equally, think of the pressure on hero Rankin, whose desperate save at the end settled it all. How did he shut his mind from the thought of how much was at stake.  How did Kleff feel as he dragged his weary, muddied body off his personal field of glory when he had given so much for his team…but it had not proved enough?  Here were the men of the match and I salute them.  They earned the standing ovation of the fans the hard way.  
Tension
The tension reached heights I have not experienced before at Goodison as Royle’s penalty was saved by Kleff.  Then Sieloff put his side ahead, only for Ball to make it 1-1.  Lauman scorer of Gladbach’s goal, pushed his shot well wide…still 1-1. Morrissey put Everton in front, Heynkes made It 2-2. Kendall, Koppel and Brown made the score 4-3 with one penalty to come. Muller, a great figure in the German's superb defence, hit the ball hard enough, Rankin dived to his right, pushed the ball away and was promptly engulfed by the ecstatic congratulations of his team-mates.
Brilliance
This was a football experience which those in the ground were fortunate to share—those who did not go, possibly because of the increased prices, possibly because of the rain which lashed down throughout the game, missed an occasion they may not see again as long as football is played at Goodison. Naturally, the drama of the penalties became the highlight of this unforgettable match. But Kleff's name will go down in Goodison history for a display of surpassing brilliance and the penalty tension will never obscure that. Yet he began with an elementary error which gave Everton a goal in 24 seconds, when he misjudged an orthodox cross from Morrissey which skidded off the wet turf and went past him into the net. A schoolboy goalkeeper would be hauled over the coals for such a mistake ... he just took his eyes off the ball. It inspired him rather than unnerving him. He made two spectacular, back-breaking saves from Royle in the first half which Royle, and the crowd, could hardly believe possible. When he made one save, he was miraculously in position for a quick shot off the rebound. It was goalkeeping wizardry. My notes recall saves of stunning quality from Royle (three more times), Kendall (three times), Morrissey (twice), Husband, Harvey…it was shooting practice for Everton. Rankln's name hardy figured until the penalties. I recall him saving shots from Laumann and Vogts, but he was rarely in action because Everton put on such dominating attacking pressure that all the play wan in the German half of the field.  Rankin was beaten twice.  He made a fine save from a Laumann header after 34 minutes, Iost possession and Laumann followed up to score.  In extra time, Koppel headed against the bar—a fantastic left-off which was so out of character with the general trend of play that Everton deserved the bit of luck. 
Cool and Clam
Everton gave a great team display.  I thought Kendall was outstanding, Royle superb in the air but up against a world class goalkeeper.  Hurst the top figure in defence.  The Germans were cool and calm though all Everton’s pressure.  They played the ball at their own rather sedate pace, apart from the occasional rapier-like thrust of Netzer’s long passes for Heynkes and Koppel to chase.  Everton had their moments of trouble cutting off this danger, but the fact that Rankin had so little to do was evidence that the defence stood firm. Everton gave their all in most testing conditions. Brown and Husband substituted for Newton and Whittle in extra time, and brought some fresh zest to the last 30 minutes. 
Everton's attacking how good the German side is. Vogts was magnificent in blotting out Whittle, Wittmann and Muller powerful, yet artistic, defenders. There was much rugged tackling, to be expected in a game which meant so much to both teams. It was well handled by referee Sbardella, who might have brought out his book a few times, but never gave any hint that it was even in his pocket. This was the greatest European tie I've seen. It had everything and even though Everton won on the penalty system, it would have been to use that well-known phrase, a travesty of justice if they had not gone through to the quarter finals.   

ARTIST WHO LOVES PAINTING HORSES
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 05 November 1970
Artist James Cliffe is back on his favourite track –painting a race-horse.  He has been commissioned to put on canvas a horse named Jackack, owned by Mr. Jim Hacking, of Clady, who is vice-chairman of Everton F.C.  Says James; “I am particularly pleased to be asked to do this, because I have always been keen on painting horses.  “My first job as a boy was with a vet and I lost my job because I spent too much time in the black-smith’s forge behind the vet’s office, sketching the horses.”  James, who works in a studio at Bluecoat Chambers, Liverpool, has visited Jackack, a two-years-old colt, several times at the Neston stables of Colin Crossley to make notes and take photographs.  “He’s a beautiful horse” says James, “With a lovely chestnut coat.  It’s a pleasure to paint him,” Punters might be interested to note, that Jackack was sired by Spartan General out of Gallivanting Kate, and last ran at haydock in August.  He has still to win his first race. 

CUP HANGOVER FOR EVERTON
Liverpool Echo - Friday 06 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Fitness tests tomorrow on several players delay selection of the Everton team to play Nottingham Forest at Goodison to-morrow. Those, involved are Keith Newton, Colin Harvey, Tommy Wright, and Roger Kenyon.  All suffered knocks and bruises from the testing European Cup tie against Moenchen Gladbach on Wednesday night.  Newton could be the most seriously hurt.  He has a leg strain which could require rest and treatment for the next few days.  Henry Newton is regarded as certain to make hiss home debut, as I said yesterday.  He will play in one of the midfield position.  I expect Wright to play but Kenyon may have to drop out with a strained back.  Former skipper Brian Labone is standing by to take over for his fourth League game of the season and Sandy Brown would be Keith Newton's replacement. If Colin Harvey is all right, I anticipate Mr. Catterick being able to rest skipper Alan Ball to recover from the groin strain which has disturbed him for weeks. But If Harvey cannot play, Ball may have to delay his rest period for another week. Henry Newton will replace one of them, however, depending on the outcome of Harvey's fitness test. Mr. Catterick said. "Since the World Cup, Ball has been feeling just a little less than 100 per cent. It is a question of too much football in his case. "Then this groin strain has troubled him recently, and he has not been as effective as he can be. He has been able to play -apart from the game again s Derby County a month ago -but he has not been the usual 100 per cent, Alan Ball."   With Henry Newton available. Mr. Catterick has the chance to rest any of his midfield players ... that was one of the reasons he was bought. The team will be chosen from a party of 15.   Forest will be without their best forward, winger Ian Storey-Moore, out with injury for the last few games and still unfit.  But Tommy Jackson, who made a sparkling home debut against Spurs a week ago, makes a quick return to Goodison after his transfer to Forest in the 150,000 deal taking Henry Newton to Everton.  Injury-hit Forest have a problem on the right wing as well with ever-present Barry Lyons out with a strained groin. They make the bold move of introducing to League football 19-years-old winger Jimmy McIntosh, who joined them from Scottish club Morton only a few weeks ago.  Everton; Rankin; (from) Wright, Newton (K.), Brown; Kendall, Kenyon or Labone, Harvey, Newton (H.), Whittle, Ball, Royle, Hurst, Morrissey, Kenny.  Nottingham Forest; Barnes; Hindley, Winfield; Chapman, O’Kane, Jackson; McIntosh, Richardson, Collier, Cormack, Rees, Sub. Cottam. 
ALAN WHITTLE IN UNDER-23 SQUAD
Everton’s blond-starlet, Alan Whittle, has been called up to join the England Under-23 squad for the international against Young Sweden at Hull next Wednesday.  Whittle comes in with the promotion of Southampton’s Mike Channon from among the reserves into the team following the withdrawal of Liverpool’s Alun Evans with a knee injury. 

GLADBACH WIN BOOSTS BLUES
Liverpool Echo - Friday 06 November 1970
By Mike Charters
It must be an anti-climax at Goodison tomorrow. How can you impact anything to approach Wednesday's European Cup drama so soon?  But there is additional interest to the game between Everton and Nottingham Forest with the probability of new boy Henry Newton making his home debut -against his old side, just to add extra spice to the situation.  With former Everton midfield player, Tommy Jackson, who went to Forest as part of the £150,000 deal for Newton, also out to show what he can do against his one- time colleagues, their displays could provide a major talking point.  Newton will be under pressure to show Everton fans what he can do. Once he settles down, I’m sure he will develop into a vital member of the first team squad. It has not been easy for him to wait while Everton played their two European Cup games against Moenchen Gladback. He has appreciated why he has been left out but a player of his proven skill and experience does not normally spend three weeks just training, after costing all that money. It has been a frustrating experience for him.
I believe Newton will be used fairly regularly in a midfield role rather than as a member of the back four -a job he did for Forest as captain. After their great performance against the top-class German side. Everton will be keen to get back to winning form in the League. Their chances of retaining the title may have gone by now, but they cannot afford to just concentrate on Cup success. They must go all out to climb the table, and a display anything like they showed against Gladbach should be good enough to beat the mediocre Forest team. Forest have not won an away game this season, and the departure of Newton, plus injury to their great winger, Ian Storey-Moore seems to have taken the edge off their play. They are sixth from bottom with 12 points from 15 games, and could have a struggle to stay clear of relegation problems.  One of the personalities in their side is Scottish international Peter Cormack, an £80,000 buy from Hibs, who interested many English clubs before his move to Forest.  But he has not made much of an impact in England yet.
Fair job
Irishman Liam O’Kane has taken over the major defensive job from Terry Hennessey, now with Derby County, and their defence generally has done a fair job this season. They have conceded 19 goals in 13 games. But it is different story in attack with only 13 goals, and the continued absence of Storey-Moore is a big brow to their goal thrust. Everton’s League record has been disappointing, but they have not been rewarded for their good attacking football in most games. In defence, however, they are making errors and giving goals away from attacks which should not have been allowed to create any danger. They should not permit teams like Forest or, indeed, West Bromwich to give them much concern. They played brilliantly against Moenchen Gladbach. Now their fans would like to see some repeat performances in the League. 

‘IF THE FANS AT GOODISON ARE PATIENT, NEWTON WILL SHOW THEM HARRY CATTERICK HAS GOT VALUE FOR MONEY’
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 07 November 1970
RARIN’ TO GO!
By Mike Charters
Two players— and special day for them make this afternoon's game between Everton and Nottingham Forest out of the ordinary in the run of League fixtures.  They are Everton's new boy Henry Newton, and former Everton midfield player Tommy Jackson, who went to Nottingham Forest as part of the£150,000 deal in Everton's major cIub record-breaking transfer.  Both as expected to be in opposition at Goodison park-Newton to make his home debut, Jackson out to prove that Forest have signed a player of true First Division tended to be outshone at Everton because of the quality of the midfield men who kept him in the back-ground- Alan Ball, Howard Kendall and Colin Harvey.  Newton has had the most unusual start any big-money man can have had with a new club, Normally, a player of his proven experience and class would walk into the first team, but he has had a three-week wait before getting into the team after making his debut at Arsenal. The reasons, of course, are well known and sensible; Manager Harry Catterick did not want Newton to come in and then have to be dropped for the two games against Monechen Gladbach in the European Cup.  He did not want to disturb the side which had to be available to play the Germans.  Newton has appreciated this and has contented himself with spending the intervening time between the Arsenal match and today with training and extended practice games with his new team-mates. He has picked up their style and tactical pattern, but now that European games are behind them for several month s, Newton is bursting to make a regular first team place for himself. Who goes out if Newton establishes himself quickly remains to be but seen. I believe Newton will settle into a midfield place rather than as a member of the defensive four - a job he did regularly for his old club. He can be used in midfieId at Mr. Catterick's discretion, even more up to a more attacking role, or drop back in defence.  He is a true utility player of international standard, and the Everton chief is delighted to have him available to have him available to cover emergencies.  Now he comes before the critical gaze of Everton supporters at Goodison with the additional feature of facing his old side, for whom he played more than 300 League games.   He was with them for 10 years, was captain after the departure of Terry Hennessey to Derby County, and knows their style and players inside out. Players usually do well are well against their old sides, and I expect Jackson to prove this when he faces his one-time colleagues. Even though he is a Northern Ireland international, Jackson has had to wait a long time to win a regular First division place. 
Cut-and-thrust
He began his career at Forest with an injury while playing against Coventry City, but he is back now and has settled down quickly, I can imagine him trying just that little bit harder against his former Everton colleagues…he will enjoy the personal cut-and-thrust.  The display of Newton and Jackson could be the outstanding features this afternoon but Everton will be anxious to get back to winning form in the League.  Forest have not won an away match this season, and the departure of Newton, plus injuries to their great forward Ian Story-Moore, seem to have taken the edge off their play.  They are now sixth from bottom with 12 points from 15 games, and could have a struggle to steer clear of relegation danger.  Manager Matt Gillies will be shopping around to spend some of the £120,000 cash he obtained for Newton.  Easier said than done, of course, but the indications are that Forest could be making a big move in the transfer market soon.  One of the personalities in their side is Scottish international Peter Cormack’s, who cost £80,000 from Hibs, but has not yet made a major impact in English football.
Irishman Liam O’Kane has taken over the key defensive roIe from Hennessary, with Dave Hilley (ex-Newcastle), Ronnie Rees (ex-Albion) Barry Lyons (ex- Rotherham) all expensive buys in the last few seasons in an attempt to build up a consistent attack. Defensively, Forest have a good record with only 19 goals conceded in 15 games, but 13 goals for in that time indicates where the problems lie.  Everton may have little chance of championship honours this season, but they cannot afford to just concentrate on cup activity.  They must go all out to find their form against clubs like Forest.
Genuine
Forest manager Matt Gillies said; “It has been a big change for Henry to leave Forest after ten years.  He joined us almost straight from school.  “I regard him as one of the most honest, genuine players in the game.  He always gives everything he’s got.  “He played more than 300 League games for us, and was captain recently.  It will be an ordeal for him to play his first Everton home game against us, but if the fans at Goodison are patient and give him a chance to settle down, he’ll show them that Harry Catterick has got value for money.” 

GIVE HIM A CHANCE TO SHOW WHAT HE CAN DO-CATTERICK
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 07 November 1970
Everton manager Harry Catterick has appealed to Goodison fans to be patient with new boy Henry Newton, to give him a chance to settle down.  He said; “Newton is an experienced player of international standard.  But even so, it will take time to get into our way of things at Everton.  “Everton fans do tend to be over-critical so, for the lad’s sake, I ask them to give him a fair chance to show what he can do for us.  “Players of Newton’s quality are in such short supply on the transfer market that when one becomes available, you have to move fast to get him.  “You just can’t afford to miss the chance of getting a man of his ability, if you wait, hoping that you’re not going to suffer from injuries, sure enough you’d be kicking yourself that you hadn’t signed him when injuries cropped up.  “In any case, I regard midfield players as so important in a first team squad that you can’t have too many.  The only specialist left in the game are down the middle-goalkeeper, centre half and centre forward.  These players cannot be switched around in emergency.  “But a player like Newton can move back into defence, or into attack. He can do a job me anywhere but in the specialist positions I've mentioned. Newton arrival has given me the chance of all sorts of permutations in team selection and tactics.  I could play him midfield with Ball, Kendall and Harvey in a 4-4-2 set-up.  He has the ability to play a role where he is deputed to mark one particular opponent-the destroying job. “I want to create the situation a t Everton which Jock Stein established at Celtic with such success. He selects teams and players for particular matches, depending on the strength and weaknesses of the opposition.

WHITTLE’ GOAL IN POOR GAME
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 07 November 1970
EVERTON 1, NOTTM FOREST 0
By Mike Charters
Line-Up; - Everton; - Rankin; Wright, Newton (H.); Kendall, Labone, Harvey; Whittle, Ball, Royle, Hurst, Morrissey, Sub Brown.  Nottingham Forest;- Barron; Hindley, Winfield; Chapman, O’Kane, Jackson; McIntosh, Richardson, Collier, Cormack, Rees, Sub Cottam.  Referee; Mr. K. Styles (Barnsley). 
Everton's game against Nottingham Forest at Goodison this afternoon was scrappy, with Everton giving their poorest display of the season and Forest not good enough to make any impression.  Everton had done all the attacking and Whittle, with his third League goal of the season, put them ahead deservedly 15 minutes from the end. Henry Newton, £150,000 buy from Forest, did indeed make his home debut—but in the unexpected position of left back in pace of Keith Newton, injured on Wednesday. Brian Labone came in for his fourth League game of the season, taking over for the Injured Kenyon. In a quiet opening Everton managed to force three corners in the first five minutes. From the last Harvey tried a volley of great power, but the ball rocketed over the bar. The opening stages were scrappy, and although Kendall showed some neat touches Everton were taking time to settle. Their best effort came from Royle—a 20 yards shot after Winfield got in some difficulties, but Barron saved comfortably. Rankin, who had been given a great reception as he came on the field, came into action for the first time with a neat catch from a swerving shot by Rees. Hurst tried a similar effort at the other end but shot into the goalkeeper's arms.
Quick switch
The game had dawdled along for 13 minutes—a far cry from the excitement and drama of Wednesday night. Then Morrissey awakened the crowd when he cleverly slipped past Hindley and hit a fierce shot just into the side netting. Came one of the quickest substitutions on record, when, after 14 minutes, Harvey, who had been limping from the first few minutes, went off. Brown substituted, went to left back and Henry Newton moved to midfield. Brown’s first job was to try to stop a long run by Hindley in which the full back took the ball 60 yards, beating Brown and Labone en route, Hurst blocking his shot for a corner.  There had hardly been one sustained movement of any accuracy, with the ball being pumped around in the air by Forest and Everton unable to capture any sort of attacking rhythm. Newton Came into the game effectively for the first time when he moved up from midfield to make a header from Wright's centre which went on to Royle, whose back header was cleared by Hindley. But this was only an isolated moment of excitement. The game was full of inaccurate passes and continued very scrappy. Everton seemed to be suffering from a hangover after their brilliant display in the European Cup. Badly placed passes were completely out of character from their normal game, and with Forest content of clear the ball anywhere the game dragged on wearily. Kendall, who was at least playing up to his normal form, dispossessed Jackson and sent a good pass to Morrissey, who cut in and saw his on-target shot blocked by Whittle. But it won a corner by Hindley as the Forest defence panicked to clear. Rees showed a neat touch when he brought the ball inside, suddenly changed direction and hit a good shot which went wide of the far post.  Royle showed a glimpse of his cup form with a fine header from Brown's free kick, which Barron touched over the bar. From Ball's kick Royle headed the ball back to him but the Everton skipper, sadly out of touch, side footed it high and wide. Nearing the interval Everton began to move with a little more purpose, with Newton putting a volleyed shot wide after a good buildup between Morrissey and Royle.  Half-time: Everton 0, Notts Forest 0.
On the restart Whittle raced away from Winfield and put the ball back to Wright, whose centre was headed by Royle straight at Barron. Ball missed a chance of getting in a shot and Chapman recovered to clear. Jackson who had done well against his old side, collected a clearance following a Forest corner to drive in a good shot which Rees attempted to divert past Rankin but only headed high over the bar. Whittle broke away again from midfield in an exciting run, but his pass to Kendall was too strong and the latter's centre went behind—a move typical of the inaccuracy running through this game.
Royle's flick
Brown Honed up to take Morrissey's pass and hit a shot of such power that Barron could not hold it. As he lost possession Royle flicked the ball over his head and hit the post, but from the rebound Ball was judged to have fouled the goalkeeper. Richardson, whose marking of Ball had clearly disturbed the Everton skipper, was booked for a foul on Kendall. Royle headed a neat through pass for Morrissey to break clear, but as he took the ball into the penalty area and steadied himself to shoot, Hindley recovered to touch the ball back to the goalkeeper. Ball showed a touch of his skill with a glorious pass to Kendall, who beat Winfield, but Barron, coming out quickly, made a brave and brilliant save to whip the ball away. Everton were now opening the Forest defence with glimpses of attacking skill they had not shown earlier—but the finish remained inaccurate. Once Wright burst away down the wing but from his centre Morrissey headed wide. The most exciting moment of the game came inevitably with a goal, scored by Whittle after 75 minutes. The move began on the left between Brown and Newton, who pushed the ball over to Wright. The full back accelerated and hit a fine shot which Barron only half saved, and in a goalmouth scramble with O’Kane trying to get the ball back to his goalkeeper. Whittle forced the ball over the line just inside the post. Shortly after the goal Forest substituted Cottam for Rees. Ball and Jackson got at cross-purposes, and the referee told both of them off as the game slipped away with hundreds setting off home early. 
The Verdict
The smallest gate of the season at Goodison Park (39,525) saw the poorest game of the season on the ground. Everton were clearly suffering from a hangover after the brilliance of Wednesday's European Cup tie and only when the game had been going more than an hour did they find any real attacking rhythm. Kendall maintained a consistently high standard hut Henry Newton, making his home debut and playing mainly in midfield after Harvey had gone off injured, had a very quiet game, as did most of the others.

CAN NEWTON PLAY IN EUROPEAN? BLUES HOPE TO SOLVE RULE POSER
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 07 November 1970
Everton vice-chairman Jim Hacking and Secretary Bill Dickinson will be in Paris next Wednesday to represent the draw for the quarter-finals of the European Cup, to be played on March 4 and 18. The clubs still in are. Everton, Celtic, Red Star (Belgrade), Panathinaikos (Athens), Legia (Warsaw), Carl Zeiss Jena and Ajax (Amsterdam). Cagliari (Italy) and Atletico Madrid have still to play the second leg in 'Madrid, Caglart leading 2.1. Although there is more than three months to make arrangements for the games, the Everton representatives will be on the spot to make provisional plans with their opponents. While there, they hope to clear up with E.U.F.A. officials the question of whether new boy Henry Newton will be eligible for the quarter final. There is some ambiguity in the European Cup rules at present. One rule states that a player must be registered with his club by August 15 in order to play in the first three rounds of the competition. As the quarter-final stage has been, this season, the third round, it looks as though Newton is ruled out on this basis…he signed for Everton on October 14.
Complicating
But another rule about a player's eligibility gives definite dates. He has to be on the books by December 15 to be able to lay in the quarter final, by January 15 for the semi-final by February 15 for the final. Everton feel that the August 15 ruling, referring to three rounds, means a preliminary round, followed by rounds one and two. If this reading of the situation is correct, then Newton is eligible for the quarter final because he was signed before December 15. The fact that the competition did not have a preliminary round this season is the complicating factor. Everton will seek clarification on this point when they see Hans Bagerter, E.U.F.A, Secretary in Paris. 
THERE'S big money in European football—and it doesn't all come through the turnstiles. Everton latched on to one of the fringe benefits for clubs in Europe by allowing special advertisements, the majority of them from Continental firms, to be placed around the pitch at Goodsion for Wednesday night's match.
They act as a background for the televised recording, which was sent all over Europe. The advertisers paid Everton around 3,000—cheap at the price considering the millions of people who must have watched the programme.

PARKER FINDS GOODISON SET-UP ‘FANTASTIC’
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 07 November 1970
Former Everton and Scottish international full back Alex Parker, now the Southport manager, went to Goodson for the first time for five years to see them play in the European Cup on Wednesday. He was very impressed with the players and the place. He said: 'The setup with the new stand is fantastic, and the floodlights are magnificent. Goodison was a great place when I was there but I was staggered at the improvements. “On the pitch, I was struck with the way players who were just kids when I was at Goodison have developed into the top-class--Joe Royle, Tommy Wright, Colin Harvey, John Hurst and Alan Whittle.   I was particularly impressed with Royle. He's fantastic in the air; I thought he had a magnificent game."

THE HARRY CATTERICK COULMN
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 07 November 1970
MEN WHO MADE THE GAME A SPECTABLE
Some people appear to think soccer managers are automatons. Not true.  From early July until late May, like most other managers, all my waking thoughts are concentrated on my own club Everton. It is a seven-day a week job, planning and talking to my players, to the Press or other media such as television and radio. How, then, does a dedicated manager spend his odd few moments of “spare " time?  Watching soccer.  A manager is concentrating so much on the point’s tally of his team that when the pressures are off he likes to watch the game for entertainment and to see the personality players.
Best of Best
 An ocean of words has been poured out about that George Best goal which sank Chelsea in the League Cup. I make no apologies for returning to it, for saying that were I not a committed manager I would always pay good money to watch George Best. What made his goal so special?  Any former professional such as myself will tell we always like to watch the men who can do things with a ball few others can. Best will run 40 yards with a ball and take it round the goalkeeper, while lesser men will maybe run that far until defenders are closing in and then try a cannonball shot or a chip. Only the greats will keep their heads in this sort of situation. Another of these personality players is Ralph Coates of Burnley. He, too, will take a ball through and finish like a master. Midfield or up front, he is a professional footballers' footballer. But it is not just attackers who can grip me like this. I always relish a Bobby Moore
Performance…unless it is against my own team of course. What lifts Moore out of the common rut is not just his positional play and his reading of the game. It is those delicate touches in tight situations when lesser men will just belt the ball into touch. As a one-time Everton player I was reared on the great headers—Dixie Dean and Tommy Lawton. In modern times I have seen many great goals headed by the Welsh pair, Wyn Davies of Newcastle and Ron Davies of Southampton. Even now I can close my eyes and "see again” the goal that Ron Davies headed against Scotland at Wrexham two years ago. Sheer poetry… and power. You don't seen many of those type of goals in Continental and South American football. One of my own players, Alan Ball, must come into this list. On and off the ball, his sheer professionalism and his involvement in the game, add up to one of the most exciting players in the game.  This list is an off the cuff job and by no means complete.  But these are just a few of the players, who make this game such an entertaining spectacle. The word "Professionalism” is perhaps overworked in the modern game.  Nevertheless there is a call from all quarters for a more professional approach at all levels in soccer. Sir Alf Ramsey this week, has said he agrees in principle with professional players eventually becoming professional referees, but pointed out he would first like to know how it would work. One of the points raised, was as to how could you guarantee these men an early entry into refereeing lists who would guarantee them 10 or 15 years at the top as a referee.  A good point, but as one who has long favored paying referees more, I must say that when a player starts his professional career he is not guaranteed 10 or 15 years in the professional ranks. I think if we ever do get ex-players as professional referees then they would just have to accept the uncertainties of the game as they do now. They would have to be judged on results and on their solitude.  Just as they are as players there is. However, another aspect of this professionalism in soccer. I have long felt that it is a shame when a man has say, 15 years as a pro player followed by 15 or 20 years as manager, and then is virtually lost. As consultants, with their depth of experience, they would surely be invaluable to the future prosperity of the game trusted on all sides from the playing angle right to the top at international level. 

YOU’RE TELLING US
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 07 November 1970
WOULDN’T BE SEEN DEAD AT GOODISON PARK-BUT THIS WAS GREAT STUFF!
PERSONALLY, I would not be seen dead at Goodison. I saw Everton's European Cup tie on television, and at first I was tempted to switch off. I'm glad I didn't. The game was so magnificent I almost forgot whom I was watching and the penalties topped an excellent show by both teams. When the last penalty came, I even prayed for Rankin to save it.   Everton, alas, deserved their great win…and I wish them luck in the European Cup. Genuinely and sincerely yours. — H. Ellis. 37 Wynnstay Street. Liverpool 8
I get the impression you're a Liverpool fan who—for one night—discarded his rose - tinted specs. CONSOLED
You said in last Saturday's Football Echo "Suddenly, everyone loves Everton." After Wednesday, can you blame us?  What a game -how such a standard of football was maintained throughout 120 minutes, under such dreadful conditions (which, in our joy and excitement, most of us forgot about), we shall never know. If 'keeper Kleff was the man of the match, let us have a particular thought for captain Alan Ball, when he so promptly consoled Joe Royle in his anguish at missing the first penalty. As for Andy Rankin, who made a fantastic save off the last penalty, this was the moment of his life -a moment which brought scintillating joy to us all —A. Gee, 3 Farndon Avenue, Wallasey
I heard the result aboard Liverpool's plane on the way back from Bucharest…and wished I could have seen all the excitement at Goodison.
DISGRACEFUL
SURELY all sympathy must be with Moenchen Gladbach. Everton players were allowed to take their penalties in silence, but the hissing and booing of the German players the crowd added to their tension. That was bad enough, but to get knocked out solely because the referee didn't let the Germans retake their final penalty (Rankin saved it because he moved before the ball was kicked) was disgraceful —D. G. Orme, 3 Kingsmead, Upton Lane, Chester
Mike Charters, who was there, points out that not one of the Germans made even a sign of protest about Rankin's save.
TRANSPLANT
I WOULD like to bring two of your letter writers sharply to heel…Mr. Draper, who forecast Everton would make monkeys out of Liverpool, and Mr. Powell, who expounded his anti-Shankly doctrine. Bill Shankly has done a swift, massive transplant on Liverpool's side, and done it well. Liverpool are playing good stuff, and have been unlucky in three away games. This young side will do for me—next season, will win the lot —L. Griffiths. The Kop. Thorneycroft Street. Birkenhead
TWOSOME
I’M not writing because of the defeat at West Brom -by all accounts Everton played really well, except for the three goals, but please, Mr. Catterick, if Colin Stein is available, go after him again. What a twosome Royle and Stein would make. — T. Jones. Peterwoods Flat. Ancaster Square, Llanrwst.
Rangers shrug off reports that Stein is for sale.
EXCUSES
I am tired of Mike Charters' reports on Everton—every week, he blows Everton up out of all proportion. They have been thrashed six times this season, have one of the poorest defensive set-ups in the League, yet he insists on cheap excuses for their performances. We have Liverpool with the best defence in the country (seven goals against, and three of these own goals) yet we hear nothing about this. But if it were Everton, it would be plastered across the Echo. I suppose this will not be printed (but I hope it will).—B. Karlsen, 66 Peel Street, Birkenhead.
Are you hacking Liverpool, or browbeating Mike Charters?
OLD STORY
EVERY time Everton lose, it's the same old story, with sportswriters glossing over a poor performance with paltry excuses Against Albion, a brilliant goalkeeper foiled what could have been a walkover. Result? Beaten 3-0.   Against Arsenal, we were told the introduction of Henry Newton to the side led to a lack of understanding in defence which, in consequence, starved the forward line of ammunition. Everton lost. 4-0.  Harry Catterick had better obtain a good centre-half, as well as a bit more teamwork, pretty soon, as the sportswriters' excuses are steadily diminishing.—R. Owes, 30 Dunluce street, Liverpool L4 3RQ.
I’ve said it before, but… just CANNOT win. And it you don’t believe me, read on…

JOHNSON HANDS OUT A SHOCK TO FOREST
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 07 November 1970
Everton were hardly in the picture as an attacking force and with Forest calling the tune, McKenzie rose well to a left wing corner and headed just over.  Robertson worked a neat move for Forest which finished with his sending in a shot which West held at the second attempt.  It came as a surprise when Everton Reserves took a 21st minute lead through Johnson from a left-wing corner.  It took a brilliant diving save by West to prevent Forest snatching the equalizer when Ingram’s header looked bound for the back of the net.  A sparkling run by Husband just before the interval almost put Scott through, but McKenzie was back to check the danger.  Half-time-Nottingham Forest reserve 0, Everton reserves 1.  Nottingham F Res; Hulme; Styles, Bridgett; Robertson, Baines, Serrella; McCaffery, White, Ingram, Hilley, McKenzie, Sub-Watson.  Everton Res; - West; Sergeant, D’Arcy; Smith, Lyons, Bennett; Husband, Wilson, Johnson, Scott, Melledew, Sub; Hughes.  Referee; Mr. G.W.A Heape (Sheffield). 

BLUES HARD HIT BY INJURIES
Liverpool Echo - Monday 09 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Everton s injury problems continue to pile up, as they struggle to find consistent form in the League. Roger Kenyon, 21-years-old centre-half who had taken over from former skipper and World Cup star Brian Labone, is now suffering from an attack of shingles. At best, they can clear up in a couple of weeks—or it could take six months. Kenyon did not play against Nottingham Forest at Goodison on Saturday, and Labone deputised for his fourth League game of the season. In addition, England full-back Keith Newton could be out for another week or so. He missed Saturday', match with a knee strain.  And Colin Harvey who passed a fitness test on Saturday morning after damaging an ankle, now has a strained hip. Harvey limped off on Saturday, after only 14 minutes, and a further complication to Everton's mid-field problems is that skipper Alan Ball is clearly in need of a rest from his groin strain. Manager Harry Catterick said: "Harvey could be out for two or three weeks, and Keith Newton's injury might prove a bad one. “Kenyon is under medical attention. The shingles could clear up quite quickly—but they might take six months."

BLUES HIT BY MENTAL REACTION
Liverpool Echo - Monday 09 November 1970
By Mike Charters
I thought that anything after the splendour of the European Cup-tie would be anti-climax at Goodison. But I never imagined it would turn out to be quite so poor. Everton s game with Nottingham Forest on Saturday must rate as the dullest seen on the ground for a long time. Everton players were suffering mental reaction from the high tension of the tie against Moenchen Gladbach. Forest were content to play a negative game, soaking up Everton's attacking pressure and not worrying much about entertainment value. Everton tried to recapture their normal constructive rhythm, but there was such a spate of unforced errors in passing, such a lack of thrust and finish in attack, that it can only be accounted for by a giant-sized hangover after the cup tie drama.
Courageous
They played much better than this at Arsenal and West Bromwich—and lost 4-0 and 3-0. They beat Forest 1-0 thanks to a scrambled goal by Whittle, who deserved to settle the match because of his hard-running and courageous play against the firm-tackling Winfield. The goal came 15 minutes from the end during a spell when Everton were so much on top that Forest were never out of their own half for minutes on end.  But Everton could not add finish to their attacking build-up. Royle directed three or four headers straight at Barron, who was very capable in goal and had fortune on his side when it looked as though his defence might crack.
Frustrated
Other Everton shots were high and wide, reflecting the inaccuracy of much of their midfield work, where only Kendall came close to his normal form. Ball, disturbed by the physical attentions of Richardson, has lost some of his pace and drive and was so frustrated on one occasion that he threw the ball into Richardson's face. Richardson was booked for a foul on Kendall, tint although the Forest defenders were rugged in their tackling, this cannot be offered as an excuse for Everton’s off-day. Hindley and O'Kane were excellent, while no one did better on the Forest side than Tommy Jackson, the makeweight in the Henry Newton transfer but proving himself a true First Division player on this day. Newton, who started at full back replacement for his injured namesake, Keith, was soon drafted into midfield after Harvey had limped off with only 14 minutes gone. Newton had an uncomfortable game, but he was entitled to have found the men around him in more reassuring form.  With general, team work below par, Newton showed a few neat touches but suffered with the others as Everton struggled in vain to capture their form. Forest, so much on defence, raised only the briefest moments of concern to Everton's defenders.
MONDAY’S MAN
On a day when the majority of Everton players were below form, use to show that he is need to show that he is enjoying a sustained run of excellence. His mid-field drive and readiness to move up into attack provided some of the brightest moments on a poor day for Everton, despite their win over Forest on Saturday. With regular partner Colin Harvey off the field injured, and Alan Ball showing he is in need of a rest. Kendall had to carry much of the midfield burden himself. And he did it well.

CATTERICK BLASTS BACK AS CRITICS OF LEAGUE FORM
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 11 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Manager Harry Catterick, angry at suggestions that Everton are content to coast along in the League with the main emphasis being on European and F.A. Cup effort, to-day came out with the firmest of denials. “It's nonsense, he declared. He shot down in flames any hint of Everton being satisfied with just a respectable League position and strongly denied that they are reserving they best form and effort for Cup competitions. He said: "I've heard that people are talking like this. There have been reports that have hinted at such. "It is absolute non- sense… ridiculous that this idea should spread. My players go out to do their best in EVERY match. "I said, a few weeks ago, it was logical to assume we would not be able to keep our title. It is logical to assume the clubs above us will not ALL fail.  "I stick to that viewpoint…but I can assure every Everton fan our aim is to get as high a position in the League as possible. “My record since l've been at Everton proves our League position is my priority. I don't take it easy, and the players don't either." Turning to the more immediate aftermath of last Saturday's below form display in beating Nottingham Forest, the Everton chief said: "It takes two teams to make a decent game. Forest came, like so many other teams, for a point. They were negative and never attempted to open it up. "You wrote in your report that we played much better at Arsenal and West Bromwich, and lost heavily in each game. That is absolutely true. "I hope our fans who didn't see those games realize we gave everything we had in those matches, but lost. There was no giving up there ... and there won’t be in any other games either." Mr. Catterick's emphatic rejection of suggestions that his team couldn't care less about the League should clear the Goodison air.  Meanwhile, preparations for the game at Stoke on Saturday are hampered in tactical team work by the injuries to Keith Newton and Colin Harvey, and the illness of Roger Kenyon. In addition, Joe Royle and Alan Whittle have been away on England Under-23 duty for tonight's game at Hull against Sweden. Mr. Catterick said, "This means five of the team which played in the European Cup are not available for training in group work this week. “Newton and Harvey are making good progress but it is too early yet to say if they'll be fit for Saturday "Kenyon is under doctor's supervision and is keeping well away from Bellefield while he is suffering from shingles.  Already there is some improvement in his condition, but it could still be several weeks before he is fit again.” 

WHITTLE HAS FOOT INJURY
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 12 November 1970
Everton forward Alan Whittle, reserve for the England Under-23 team against Sweden at Hull last night, injured a foot in training with the England squad on Tuesday and may have to miss Everton's game at Stoke tin Saturday (writes Mike Charters). Whittle and Joe Royle, who played in the international, were due to report at Bellefield later to-day after travelling back from Hull.  Manager Harry Catterick said: "I haven't seen Whittle yet, but I understand he received this injury. He is the 12th Everton player to return injured from international duty in the last two and a half seasons." Everton's other injured men, Keith Newton and Colin Harvey, are making progress but the Everton chief will wait for tests on them to-morrow before naming a party for Saturday.

ROYLE, KIDD LINK UP TO SINK SWEDES
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 12 November 1970
By Chris James
Geoff Hurst came out of the shadows of West Ham in East London's dockland four years ago to win the World Cup for England. In another four years Joe Royle, Everton's young, bustling centre forward, may well be England's latest national hero. For his steady progress is almost certain to book film a place in the 1974 England party for the World Cup in Munich. And alongside him I expect to see Brian Kidd, of Manchester United. This pair go together like egg and bacon. They seem to revel in playing together and this was amply illustrated yet again last night when they led England Under 23's to a 2-0 victory over young Sweden at Hull.  This was nowhere near such an impressive performance as Young England put on when they beat the West German, s a month ago. But in the first half at least, Royle and Kidd struck up the sort of partnership that has endless possibilities should they ever play together at club level. The harmony of this double act reached its peak after 24 minutes Bu t night when Dave Thomas of Burnley swung over one of a series of dangerous crosses and there was Royle leaping beyond the far post to nod across a perfect pass for Kidd to head in the second goal.  The simplicity of the move and the ease with which Kidd arrowed the ball down into the corner of the net almost blinded one to the talent that lay behind it and the selflessness or Royle. It was Kidd's second goal for he had put England ahead after only nine minutes with another delightful header from a Thomas centre which the United striker lobbed delicately over Hellstron into the far corner. But that second goal killed off the Swedes and from that moment the match became a very forgettable non-event.  Sensing they had already done enough England relaxed and never again hit the rhythm that put them two goals ahead so quickly. Yet in those first 24 minutes it was the partnership of Kidd and Royle that took the eye with the devastating runs down the left and inch-accurate crosses of David Thomas, surely another England star of the future. In fact, Royle would have converted another of Thomas' crosses after 17 minutes had not Kidd's back blocked his header almost on the line.
Ability
England play their first full International of the season in two weeks' time against East Germany at Wembley. But apart from Kidd, who has already appeared in the full England side. I fear Sir Alf Ramsey's post-Mexico changes will not be sweeping enough to include Royle or Thomas yet. But their time, almost certainly, will come One.  England; Clemence; Edwards, Robson; Todd, Lloyd, Nish; Piper, Kidd, Royle, Channon, Thomas, Sub Bernard. 

LATE CHECKS FOR INJURED TRIO
Liverpool Echo - Friday 13 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Everton manager Harry Catterick has similar selection problems to last week—late fitness tests on three players delaying his choice for the game at Stoke City tomorrow. Centre half Roger Kenyon is definitely out -he is making good progress after his attack of shingles -so Brian Labone will be making his fifth League appearance of the season. But there will be tests for the injured ; Keith Newton (knee), Colin Harvey (strained hip) and Alan Whittle (foot), at Bellefield tomorrow before a team can be chosen. Newton and Harvey are the most doubtful of this trio. Sandy Brown looks likely to be at left back with Henry Newton standing by to wear the No. 6 shirt if Harvey has to drop out. Whittle's bruised foot may clear in time for him to play, but Jimmy Husband is in a party of 14 named to-day. If he plays, it will be his first League game since he was injured at Blackpool on September 11. Everton;  Rankin: (from) Wright, Brown or Newton K, Kendall, Labone, Harvey or Newton (H); Whittle or Husband, Ball, Royle, Hurst, Morrissey.

BLUES OUT TO END THEIR SLUMP IN AWAY GAMES
Liverpool Echo - Friday 13 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Everton have already lost more games this season (six) than the whole of last season (five). Three defeats have come in successive away games, and they will be trying to stop this slump at Stoke City to-morrow. This will be, a tough proposition because Stoke have one of the tightest home records in the League, having conceded only two goals in eight games. In fact, they did not concede a goal at home until their seventh match and their home performances, having won five and drawn three, have kept them alongside Everton half-way down the table.  Stoke have done well to recover from the crippling injury blows of successive weeks when they lost skipper Peter Dobing and former Liverpool wing half Willie Stevenson with broken legs. They have a competent defence with that great man, Gordon Banks, still proving he's the best in the business between the sticks, and one of the finest young centre halves in the game in Dennis Smith. Mike Bernard, a powerhouse wing half, is a key figure in the midfield spaces and his job will be to keep a tight check on Alan Ball ... a personal duel which I recall flaring to an over-physical clash in a previous game at Stoke.
Consistent
John Ritchie, with eight goals so far, is a consistent scorer, with notable assistance from Jimmy Greenhoff and Gerry Conroy. Stoke have a lot of talent, some outstanding ability among individuals, but have not impressed as a team which can go places. Everton have a mixed record at Stoke over the Years, having won twice, lost twice and drawn twice on their last six visits. They have their own injury problems to sort out, with Roger Kenyon a definite non-starter and Brian Labone operating at centre half once again. They have had Keith Newton and Cohn Harvey under treatment all week, so it looks certain Henry Newton will be in action again, trying to fit into the pattern and regain his touch He may find it easier in an away game, where the pressure to do well before Goodison fans will not be a factor. He is such an experienced and capable player that he should settle in soon… but his first two displays in the blue shirt have been way below what we know he can produce.
Slips
Apart from the Coventry game—their poorest away display of the season—Everton have been playing well away, hut have paid dearly for defensive slips `- Even though their general performance last Saturday against Forest was so much below par, it was only the third time this season they have not conceded a goal. Kenyon and John Hurst have not restored the effective working partnership which was such a defensive feature of the run-in to the title last season.  Now we are back to the "old firm” of Labone and Hurst, and it will be of mayor interest tomorrow to see how they cope against the attacking strength of Stoke. They were not tested by negative Forest last week, but an away match is a different proposition. Everton’s chances of a point to-morrow could rest on their defensive command.

THE BLUES CHIP IN WITH TEDDY BEARS
Liverpool Echo - Friday 13 November 1970
The Everton players -from senior professionals to apprentices -had a whip-round this week to buy toys for the Echo's 'Give a Toy to a Sick Child for Christmas appeal. And their choice of a gift Eight magnificent teddy bears in Everton's colours of blue and white. Echo Sports Editor Mike Charters went up to Bellefield, Everton 's training headquarters, to receive the gifts from members of the first team squad. Our picture shows (left to right, back row): Tommy Wright, John Hurst, John Morrissey and Howard Kendall. (Front row): Keith Newton, Alan Ball,  Gordon West, Mike Charters,  Brian Labone, Colin Harvey, Henry Newton, Jimmy Husband and Sandy Brown. Why weren't Joe Royle, Alan Whittle, Roger Kenyon and Andy Rankin on the picture' Well. Joe and Alan were in Hull, where England's Under -23’s played Sweden on Wednesday. Roger was off sick and Andy had gone to visit a relative, Alan Ball, Everton's captain, said. "The boys were delighted to chip in and help. We think this is a great idea, and we were only too pleased to do what we could. We still want lots more toys so that we can bring a little extra happiness to children in hospital at Christmas. So please, will you send us a gift (you can leave it at one of the many toy collection points mentioned below) or a cash donation, with which we can buy toys. If we get enough, we'll be able to provide toys for some children's homes and orphanages, too.  Will you do as the Everton players have done—help us to make it a happier Christmas for children. Any gift, large or small, will be most acceptable. Send cash donations to: "Give a Toy to a Sick Child Appeal." P.O. Box 48, Victoria Street, Liverpool L. 89 IAR. Toy collection points are at: Most Post Offices on Merseyside: Echo branch offices: Liverpool Stores including T. J. Hughes, Lewis's, Owen Owen, Blackler's, Hendersons, Woolworth's (Church Street) Philip, Son & Nephew (Whitechapel). Toys and Novels (Bold Street). Freemans ( Wavertree Road and County Road). Oates and Hulme (Prescot Road and Walton Road). Kirkby; bakes and Hulme (St. Chad’s Parade); Litherland: Geo, Sturla (Linacre Road): Birkenhead: Beatties and Birkenhead Co-op (Grange Road): Ellesmere Port: Littlewoods Marina Walk); Moreton: Mortimer’s; Chester: Owen (Eastgate Street). Theatres: Empire, Royal Court, Playhouse (Liverpool): Theatre Royal (St. Helens); Gates way (Chester). Cinemas: Odeon 1 and Odeon 2 and Gaumont (Liverpool), A.B.C (Tuebrook), Classic (Allerton): The Woolton Cinema: Albany -(Maghull): Phoenix (Wallasey): Empress (Runcorn). Empire (Widens); Regal (Northwich); Odeon (Southport) and Odeon (Warrington). If you live in the Bootle area, the Post Offices, where you can leave toys are at: 310 Stanley goad; 512 Stanley Road; 10 Hawthorne Road (Bootle): 562 Hawthorne Road (Willard Street): 4 Hawthorne Road (Litherland): Oriel Road: 15 Irlam Road: 53 Linacre Road; 139 Linacre Road, 95 Derby Road: 41 Seaforth Road; 104 Knowsley Road: 4 Marian Square: 75 Marsh Lane; 4 Litherland Road; 45 Orrell Road: 101 Park Lane (Bootle): 217 Church Road and 143 Rawson Road.

RITCHIE STRIKES AS BLUES WAVER
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 14 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Line-up; - Banks; Marsh, Pejic; Bernard, Smith, Bloor; Conroy, Greenhoff, Ritchie, Eastham, Burrows, Substitute; Mahoney.  Everton; Rankin; Wright, Brown; Kendall, Labone, Hewton (H.); Whittle, Ball, Royle, Hurst, Morrissey, Substitute; Husband.  Referee; Mr. L. Callaghan (Merthyr Tydfil). 
There was plenty of action and excitement in the early stages of Everton's game at Stoke this afternoon. It needed a brilliant save by Gordon Banks in the Stoke goal to prevent Henry Newton finishing off a Royle-inspired move with his first goal for the club. Keith Newton and Colin Harvey both failed fitness tests and Everton's team was that which finished last Saturday's game against Forest. Brown was at left-back and Henry Newton in midfield. Stoke opened briskly and Henry Newton fouled Bernard five yards outside Everton's penalty box. Burrows drove the free kick well wide. Royle and Whittle were pulled up for offside as Everton built up attacks. Bernard brought down Ball in a tackle from behind and from Ball's free kick Royle headed over the bar. Eastham's fine pass sent Burrows streaking away. The winger, instead of shooting, tried to find Ritchie and the ball came back to Burrows, whose lobbed shot was scrambled clear by Rankin and Wright.
Banks in action
Eastham was directing some good-looking Stoke attacks and he almost got Ritchie away, but Labone made a good tackle. In this fast match, Banks showed his quality with a splendid save from Newton. Royle made the opening with a perfectly placed pass which Newton ran on to and hit first time only to see Banks dive full length and turn the ball round the post. But it was the Stoke forwards who looked the more threatening. The Everton defence was in something of a panic to clear from Ritchie and Conroy, but they brought the ball out well, although Rankin took a blow to the head in the general scramble. The game had developed into an exciting, entertaining struggle. When Whittle was obstructed by Eastham, Everton got a free kick which almost led to a goal. Ball switched the ball to Kendall, who made ground quickly and his shot was only inches wide.
Chances wasted
Everton created a good attack between Kendall and Wright, but when Wright crossed the ball Royle had moved well offside. Newton had settled down more quickly than in his previous games. He was fitting in well with the general pattern and making a number of accurate passes. He sent Morrissey away twice and the winger beat Marsh, but each time the centre was to the far side of goal and the chances were wasted. Whittle and Pejic were having a private war of their own. The referee spoke to both of them after an Incident in the Everton penalty area. Stoke looked quite impressive at times. They moved the ball through quickly to Ritchie and Greenhoff and one promising move was spoiled by Ritchie being inches offside.
Another warning
A Whittle foul on Pejic brought another warning from the referee, who told them both to calm down. Royle was doing very well against Smith, who is rated one of the best young centre halves in the game. From a corner Royle beat Smith in the air and headed the ball forward, but Hurst had moved into an offside position. Everton's defence did not loot too composed at times Wright miskicked trying to play the ball back to Rankin, but Labone was quick to clear for a comer from which Smith fouled Rankin The Whittle-Pejic duel continued with the Stoke back fouling Whittle, who said something to the referee after he had won the free kick, which earned him a ticking off. There was a good deal of late and over-strong tackling by both teams. Referee Callaghan was busy awarding free kicks and talking to players telling them to calm down. 
Major role
Kendall, in the same fine form as he has been for some weeks, was playing a major role in Everton’s midfield build- up.  Everton were now playing the more skilful, penetrative football and although there was plenty of thrust down the wings, invariably the final pass went astray.  Six minutes before half-time Stoke took the lead thanks to good work by Conroy and the finishing boot of the limping Ritchie.
Ritchie, who had been limping, failed to gather Bloor's pass and his header resulted in Brown failing to cut off the pass which went through to Conroy. The winger raced away, evaded Brown and pulled back a perfect pass to Ritchie, who could hardly miss from close range. It was ironical that Stokes goal came when Everton were playing their best football so far. Half-time—Stoke City 1. Everton 0.
Immediately on the restart, Stoke broke away and Wright was forced to concede a corner.  From it the energetic Conroy moved to the left, turned and drove a shot into the side netting.
Strong composed
Everton kept driving away, with Kendall and Newton playing well in midfield. But the Stoke defence, which has only conceded two goals at home this season, looked strong and composed. The Everton defence did not look anything like as competent.

EARLY BLOW JOLTS BLUES
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 14 November 1970
Everton had the best of the early play but although Farmer was kept on his toes he had little to worry about until Kenny got through on the right.  The ball eventually went to Melledew, who shot just over the bar.  At the other end Worsdale was keeping Styles fully occupied and after a couple of reasonable shots put Stoke into the lead at 14 minutes.  Bennett failed to clear the ball in an innocuous attack and Worsdale nipping in sharply gave West no hope.  At 43 minutes, however the Blues got on equal terms.  Styles always competent, put a nice ball through to Kenny, who had slid into the middle, and he hit it first time into the corner of the net.  Half-time; Everton Res 1, Stoke City Reserve 1.
Everton Res; - West; Seargeant, Styles; Scott, Lyons, Bennett; Kenny, Melledew, Wilson, Smith, Jones, Sub-Graham.  Stoke City Res;- Farmer; Malnaski, Bloor; Lees, Dodd, Jump; Worsdale, Jackson, Smith, Walker, Haslegrave, Sub Mason.  Referee Mr. C.B. Wade (Horsforth). 

GATES SLUMP AND EVERTON SUFFER MORE THAN LIVERPOOL
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 14 November 1970
Everton and Liverpool gates have followed the national trend and are thousands down, on average, from the corresponding stage last season. But the quality of the opposition has also to be considered when making comparison. At this time last year, Everton's average gate was 49.445.  Now it has slumped to 44,872. But last season, Everton had won all their eight home games, against such attractive opponents as Leeds and Manchester United. There had been three gates of more than 50,000, whereas this season there has been only 50.000-plus crowd for the match against Manchester City. Discarded Liverpool's drop in attendances is much lower than at Goodison. Their average is down from 47.910 to 48,550.  Here again, they have only played two club, who can be considered among the crowd-pullers Manchester United and Chelsea.
TRANMERE ROVERS general manager David Russell has written to Everton chief Harry Catterick to thank him for a gesture which helped to clear a Rovers player of a disciplinary charge.  Ian Appleyard, Rovers reserve midfield player, came before a F.A. hearing in Manchester this week after being sent off in a Lancashire League game against Everton at Prenton Park on September 23. Stuart Imlach, Everton coach in charge of the A team, gave evidence for Appleyard and the commission found the case not proved.
NO BRIAN LABONE.
Everton's World Cup centre half and former captain, has now lost the chance this season of overtaking Ted Sagar's club record of 465 League appearances. With 431 League games behind him at the start of the season, Labone would have needed to play in 35 matches to set a new record. He has played in five League games so far this season, and there are 25 fixtures to go. Even if he played in all of them, he would still be five short of beating goalkeeper Sagar's figures.
BLUES TOP, REDS FOURTH IN MERIT TABLE
A MERIT table published in this week's Football League Review analyzing the results of clubs since the formation of the League, in 1888, shows Everton first and Liverpool fourth. The compiler re-calculated the points gained by each club in different divisions on the basis of one First Division point equals one merit point: one Second Division point equals .5 of a merit point; a Third Division point is .33: and a Fourth Division point is .25. These results in Everton, who have gained 2,961 points in 71 seasons, up to the start of this season, being top of the table with 2,861.5 merit points, equivalent to 52.25 per cent. Liverpool, 2,614 points from 66 seasons, have 2.615 merit points, or 50 02 per cent. Aston Villa and Sunderland are second and third. Other local clubs; Tranmere (70th) have 1,864 points from 42 seasons: with 597.58 merit points, or 16.31 per cent.: Wrexham (75th), 1.843 points from 42 seasons, with 581.91 merit points, or 15.88 per cent.: Southport (83rd). 1.698 points from 42 seasons, with 535.25 merit points, or 14 61 per cen.t. Chester (85th). 1.358 points from 32 seasons, with 411.08 merit points, or 14.47 per cent Everton's 2.961 points gained from 67 seasons in the First Division and four in the Second are the highest in the League.

THE HARRY CATTERICK COLUMN
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 14 November 1970
THE £100,000 POSER
TOP MANAGER DON’T ALWAYS SIGH TOP GOALKEEPERS
GOALKEEPING is the loneliest position on the field. It is also the most specialized position. And yet, despite this, we are still waiting for the first £100,000 goalkeeper. I not arguing in favour of such a big fee, but I  would say is that a goalkeeper, perhaps more than any other player, can cost a club the League championship or a Cup-tie if he has a lapse of form In that sense, you could say a great 'keeper is priceless. Come to think of it. I cannot recall any team winning the First Division championship who did not have a good and consistent goalkeeper. The reason is obvious. A centre forward can miss an open goal or the centre half miss his kick right in front of goal. Those mistakes might be rectified by other players. If the goalkeeper makes a similar slip—and let's face it, he is human and entitled to make mistakes like any man—it usually costs a goal and perhaps two points. A friend was telling me this week that Jimmy Scoular, the Cardiff manager, had said how difficult it was for a wing half like himself to be an expert judge of a goalkeeper.
Temperament
I would go along with that. We can always tell when a goalkeeper is stopping shots, and when like Gordon Banks he is a master. But, in goalkeeping technique is not enough. Temperament plays so big a part in his game, and how can you look into a man's mind until you have seen him play under pressure for a long time? You have only to think of some of the experienced managers who find no difficulty in signing the right kind of forward or half back or full back, and yet slip up when it comes to signing a keeper. Usually the reason is his temperament is suspect when the team is under pressure. Britain has produced some great goalkeepers, and perhaps it is the variety of their styles which makes them stand out among their counterparts in other countries. In my time I would place Harry Hibbs, former Birmingham and England keeper, as the best. Maybe it was because I saw him in my impressionable teenage years. Hibbs, who was not a big man, was a master of angles, a superb handler of the ball and he had than uncanny sixth sense of reading the game so that it always seemed forwards were shooting straight at him. Hibbs kept goal without fuss and bother. Frank Swift, of Manchester City, who followed him soon afterwards into the England goal, was a man of entirely different character.  Like everyone else, big Frank had his bad days but it never seemed to ruffle his temperament. He was the innovator of the modern goalkeeping style of starting attacks with an accurate throw to an unmarked colleague. Swifty used his area, yet the man who succeeded him at Manchester City, Bert Trautmann, was what we call in the business a goalline keeper. Trautmann's acrobatics were the despair of an opposing forwards, and he improved on Swift's throwing technique by learning to throw the ball accurately to the half way line with one hand. In the modern game, there is a whole list of goalkeepers who are carrying on this great tradition: Banks, Bonetti, Shilton, Stepney, West, Sprake ...and I could go on and on.  And yet when it comes to the pinch, a manager who will pay out £100,000 for a striker or a class inside forward hesitates to back his judgment when he has to buy a goalkeeper. There is so much to consider. If he has a powerful centre half and very sound defence, then he might get away with a brilliant goalline keeper who perhaps, because he not a big man, is not so dominating when coming off his line. If on the other hand, the team is a bit suspect in defence, then you need a man who patrols his penalty area as though he owns it.

ROYLE HEADING FOR GOALS CENTURY
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 14 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Everton centre forward Joe Royle, who stands a great chance of winning his first senior cap in the England game against East Germany on November 25, Is only 16 away from his century of League and Cup goals for his club. Up to this morning, he had 69 in the League, seven in the F.A. Cup, four in the League Cup and four in Europe a total of 84. He has scored them in 164 games. At 21, he stands on the threshold of a long international career which could take him to the pinnacle of a World Cup appearance in Munich in 1974. Manager Harry Catterick pays tribute to his play this season. He told me: “Joe has been consistently good. He has developed more strength in the man-to-man dashes he has to face in every game while his skill on the ground has never been better. - This has been a feature of Royle's play this season. He has worked hard, with additional training, to improve his heading through the past few seasons but his ability to work the ball in tight situations has always been there. Now it has blossomed. I find, in travelling around the country to report Everton games, that Royles reputation stands as high at away grounds as it does at Goodison—perhaps even higher than it is among some sections of Everton supporters. If these fans could hear what professionals in the game say about Royle, they might be prepared to look at their young centre forward with less critical eyes.

BLUES LACK FORWARD POWER-BUT HURST’S HEADER WINS A POINT
Liverpool Echo - Monday 16 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Everton had to forget about the niceties of the game and settle down to a hard, relentless struggle at Stoke on Saturday. They did well to come away with a point from a ground where no away team has succeeded this season, and where opponents' goals are so rare that they become something of an occasion. Hurst's headed goal from a Ball corner midway through the second half was only the third Stoke have conceded at home this season. It earned the point which is always acceptable away from home, and came from a workmanlike rather than classy display by Everton.
Dangerous
Stoke were more dangerous up front, thanks to the thrust of Ritchie and Greenhoff, and the speed of Conroy on the right. The red-haired winger had the pace to give Brown some hectic moments, and it was this which led to the Stoke goal when he pulled the ball back for Ritchie to score comfortably from close range. Ritchie was limping at the time, and I think that if he had been 100 per cent, all through, Stoke could have gone on to win this match.  But he was little more than a passenger for the best part of an hour, and his inability to add power to the Stoke attacks led to the Everton defence being able to tighten their collective play. In the early stages there was considerable indecision among Everton defenders, with Stoke's thrustful play causing moments of panic in front of Rankin.  But Labone and Hurst got a grip on themselves and the Stoke attack afterwards, until the last minute when Greenoff burst through to strike a splendid dipping shot over Rankin, the ball hitting the bar and pouncing out. Rankin grabbed it just as Greenoff was moving in to head it over the line. Stoke will rate themselves unlucky not to win… just from this incident alone. They are a difficult side to beat on their own ground, and they have added much to the physical side of their play.   
Warnings
Bernard and full back Pejic, to name but two, are hard, rugged tacklers, Pejic and Whittle had a personal duel throughout the game, with Pejic being unlucky not to be booked, at least, for one particular foul on the Everton winger. Not that Whittle, or other Everton players, were blameless among the mass of over-physical tackles which resulted in plenty of free kicks, and almost as many vernal warnings from referee Callaghan.  But – Whittle’s style of running with the ball and taking opponents on, face-to-face, inevitably causes harsh bodily contact. He stood up well to a considerable battering. He, and the others, came through unscathed, although it didn't always look as though they would. One of the notable features for Everton was the improved display of Henry Newton, taking the midfield spot of the injured Harvey. He showed signs of fitting in with the general pattern, and although the accuracy of his passes left something to be desired, he was in the game much more than previously, I thought he did well. Everton’s weakness of poor finish, with little penetration or power near goal, was very evident here Royle did very well in midfieId, giving the highly-rated Smith a comprehensive beating on the ground and in the air, but he rarely received the ball in a position where he could make a shot or header. In midfield, Kendall was again the star but Everton are shot-shy.

POOR FINISHING COSTS A POINT
Liverpool Echo - Monday 16 November 1970
Bill Kenny, who scored Everton Reserves' goal, is becoming a useful, hardworking winger and gave his colleagues enough opportunities for them to have beaten Stoke City Reserves, but their poor finishing produced a 1-1 draw. Full back, Arthur Styles, with his intelligent use of the ball, starts many attacks and is not afraid to go forward. Centre half Mick Lyons is settling down but Alan Wilson was not too happy at centre forward. 

WILL SATURDAY’S MATCH BE…
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 17 November 1970
THE GREAT GOALLESS BORE?
By Chris Evans
WILL this be the dreariest, dullest and most dismal derby of recent times—in fact, the Great Goalless Bore? And the answer could be “Yes if statistics play any part in the pre-match reckoning for Saturday's Liverpool - Everton clash at Anfield. An analysis of both teams performances since the beginning of October paints a grim picture of forward failings and a lick of goals.
Inexperience
At Anfield, the goals picture is depressing.  Only five goals have been scored by Liverpool in their eight League games and on five occasions they have failed to score.
Of those five goals, one came from a penalty by Tommy Smith, another from a header by another defender Ron Yeats, two from Alun Evans and one from Steve Heighway. Liverpool can justifiably claim the loss of Ian Callaghan, Alun Evans and Robby Graham through major injuries as a major factor in this. Their replacements are young and inexperienced and although they have shown considerable promise and potential their goal threat is not the same. Liverpool can also claim the signing of John Toshack as a possible answer to this ill. Yet for Toshack it will be only his second game in a Liverpool shirt and his first taste of the ratified derby atmosphere.  Already fans have been warned not to expect too much too soon and to rely on Toshack to save the derby from drabness is, perhaps, heaping too much of a burden on him.
Defenders
At Goodison the goals picture is only a little brighter. They have scored seven goals in their last seven games but only two of them away. Three of those goals have come from defenders two from Hurst and one from Kendall and another three all came in one game at home to Newcastle. Everton cannot claim the same injury problem. The only forward to miss a match in this spell was Alan Ball without a League goal this season who missed only one game, Everton, too, are out of sorts. They have been unable this season to recapture the fire and flair that won them the championship last season. It is as if the title effort left them drained.  Defensively Everton have an inferior record to Liverpool. The Blues have conceded 13 goals in the same period and have not regained the stability at the back they showed last season.  Liverpool's defence is unrivalled. They have let in just three goals while their attack has scored those five.  Generally it looks stalemate all-round.  The Liverpool defence looks able to cope with the Everton attack in its present state, while the Everton defence, despite its shortcomings this season, should hold the depleted Liverpool attack. Never mind. A goalless draw is a point apiece and that should keep everybody happy. For winning a derby is not as important as not losing.

HENRY NEWTON MAY BE LONE EVERTON DERBY NEWCOMER
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 17 November 1970
By Mike Charters
While Liverpool will have six new boys sampling Derby game tension for the first time next Saturday, Everton look like having only one—their midfield player Henry Newton. If full back Keith Newton recovers in time from his injured knee, he would be the second, but at present he must be rated doubtful. Keith Newton did not travel with the party to Stoke on Saturday, having been ruled out after his fitness test. Cohn Harvey was with the squad because manager Harry Catterick waited until he had looked at the pitch before giving Henry Newton the No. 6 shirt. The ground was heavy, and the Everton chief preferred to give Harvey a little more time. But the fact that Harvey could have played indicates that he will be all right this week, and the strain from his damaged hip has disappeared. 
Problems
Whereas Bill Shankly has probably made up his mind at this early stage that his team will be unchanged from last Saturday, Catterick has problems of choice and fitness. If he keeps Henry Newton in the side, will he be moved to a defensive role to permit Harvey to return? If Keith Newton recovers from his knee trouble, does he step back immediately for Sandy Brown, such an experienced performer in a Derby game atmosphere" These are points which Catterick will be considering during the buildup to Derby day at Anfield. But I feel they will be taking second place in his mind until Saturday morning at least—while he sets up practice games and tactical talks at Bellefield designed to produce more finish from his shot-shy attack.  He is disturbed over the shortage of goals in the last seven League games. Everton have scored seven goals. But the significant feature is that only four of the seven have come from forwards, Alan Whittle scored against Forest and Newcastle, John Morrissey against Derby County, Joe Royle in the Newcastle game, The other three goals came from midfield player Howard Kendall and two from defender John Hurst. It is these statistics which are troubling the Everton manager. Although he is convinced that his boys will now start to climb the table, he would be happier with the prospects it Royle would find his scoring form.  Royle himself is aware that he is just missing out in the scoring stakes. I cannot fault his form in many respects but his scoring tall of five goals in 17 games is way below his overall average of a goal in every two games. Royle deserves - his recognition by Sir Alt Ramsey in the England -quad for next week's game against East Germany. But he himself and his manager particularly—would be much happier in their Derby game preparations if he could find more consistent scoring form.

YES, IT’S PANATHINALKOS!
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 18 November 1970
EVERTON FACE THE GREEK CHAMPIONS
By Mike Charters
Everton will play the Greek champions, Panathinaikos, who are managed by the one-time Magyar marvel Ferenc Puskas, in the quarter final of the European Cup next March. The draw was made in Paris to-day. Everton will stage the first leg at Goodison Park and now have an outstanding chance of reaching the semi-finals. The Greeks are rated the weakest team left in the competition. This is the first time the Athens club have gone beyond the second round of any European competition. But they have a long history in Europe this is their ninth season. In six of those years they have competed in the European Cup. Everton vice-chairman Jim Hacking and Secretary Bill Dickinson in Paris for the draw, with the aim of making provisional arrangement with their opponents
Final at Wembley
The likely semi-finalists now seem to be Everton, Carl Zeiss Jena, Celtic and Atletico Madrid. The final will be held at Wembley on Wednesday, June 2—the same day as the Derby at Epsom. The last time it was held there was in 1968 when Manchester United became the first English club to win the European Cup by beating Benfica after extra time.  And, on the home front, looking ahead to Saturday's derby game at Anfield, Everton manager Harry Catterick told me that there is only a “remote" chance of having a full strength squad available. The injury problems centre around full back Keith Newton and midfield player Colin Harvey. But there is brighter news about centre half Roger Kenyon, who has missed the last two games because of an attack of shingles. He was ordered to stay away from Bellefield all last week and was under the club doctor's supervision. But he has made such good progress that he was able to report at Bellefield yesterday and do a little light training. Catterick said: "It is too early to say what stage of fitness Newton and Harvey will reach by the end of the week. But they are progressing well for a mid-week situation. Only by a remote chance, however, will we have a full strength squad on tap by Saturday."
There was another big gathering of scouts at Prenton last Friday, including Everton chief coach Wilf Dixon.  I know that Everton have maintained a consistent check on Rovers’ goalkeeper, Frankie Lane, the most valuable commodity they have from the point of view of sale talk.  But Lane has not been impressive in recent games and Rovers’ team manager Jackie Wright agrees. 
Everton draw the Greeks!
Everton have been drawn against the Greek champions Panathinaikos in the quarter finals of the European Cup, to be played next March. The draw was made in Paris today and Everton, first out of the hat, will play the first leg at Goodison.

C-R-UNCH! CLASH OF YOUNG GIANTS
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 19 November 1970
By Chris James
ENGLAND Under-23 team-mates, good friends, and now face-to-face rivals in a personal duel which could prove decisive in Saturday's derby clash at Anfield. That's the situation as Everton's 21-years-old centre-forward Joe Royle and Liverpool's 22-years-old centre-half Larry Lloyd prepare for the big day. Royle and Lloyd hare played twice for the Under 23 side this season against West Germany and Sweden. Royle has moved up to the senior class with his call-up in Sir Alf Ramsey's squad for the international against East German at Wembley next week—Lloyd can only be weeks away from similar recognition The scene is set for a match-deciding battle …and this is what they both think of it.
And Mike Charters
FRIENDSHIP WILL BE FORGOTTEN ON FIELD
Everton's Joe Royle is confident. He says: "I think we're going to win this one" (writes Mike Charters). “We’ve been playing a lot better away home than our record suggests.  But we haven’t been getting the breaks.   “Goal scoring is a funny business I think I’ve been reasonably well but the goats haven’t been coming.  NOW I want to get back into the scoring business —to put the shots and headers just away from the keeper instead of within his reach “Yes. Larry and I are good friends. He lives in the same road as John Hurst and we meet quite often. Naturally, once we get out onto the Anfleld pitch on Saturday friendship will be forgotten for 90 minutes “I don't think Larry has been really tested in the two Under- 23 games we've played this season. It's quite obvious, however, that he is going to be a full international before long and I think that as he gets more experience in the First Division, he's going to be just as good for Liverpool as his predecessor at Anfield, Ron Yeats.   I remember playing against him when he was with Bristol Rovers.  He's come on a ton since that day. "Saturday's game could be as dour as most derby matches. But I've got the feeling that Everton can win it.
Merseyside's own domestic championship. That's how Lorry Lloyd sees Saturday's derby. And, says Larry "I'll be doing my best to make sure Liverpool become the champions," writes Chris James. Joe and Larry became friends when they met on holiday in Majorca in the summer.  But the rivalry between them first started in February, 1969 when they brushed in an F.A Cup tie at Goodison Park when Larry was with Bristol Rovers.  Everton won that Cup tie- and Royle scored the only goal of the game!  Said Larry; “I found Joe hard to play against for he shields the ball well and is difficult to play in the air.  He scored against me, though with his feet in that Cup tie but I shall be doing my best to stop him on Saturday and make it hard for him to do a repeat.  “I rate Joe one of the best four centre forwards in the League, particularly in the air.  He is also good on the ground and he’s not slow by any means.  But he warned “We won’t be friends on Saturday.  “If Liverpool win they will be champions of Merseyside until the next game, and that means a tremendous lot up here.  All I can say is I’ll be doing my utmost to make them the champions. 

EGGLESTON COULD BE BLUES’ SPY ON THE SPOT IN GREECE
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 19 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Everton have an on-the-spot scout in Athens who will be able to brief them fully on Panathinaikos, their European Cup quarter-final opponents- their former coach Tommy Eggleston, now manager of another Athens club, Enthnikos.  Panathinaikos, who meet Everton next March, and Ethnikos, are the Athens equivalent of Everton and Liverpool.  Even their stadium are only a mile apart…and I understand the inter-club rivalry is almost as keen as that between the Blues and Reds’ fans on Merseyside.  I’m sure that Eggleston will be only happy to help his old friend, Harry Catterick.  He had a successful and renowned partnership with Catterick for nine years at both Hillsborough and Goodison before leaving Everton in August, 1967, to become manager of Mansfield Town.  In July this year, Eggleston signed a two year contract at £10,000 a year to take control of Ethnikos.  Officials there had envied the progress of rival Panathinaikos to become the Greek champions under the management of former Hungarian star Ferenc Puskas… and turned to England to find an experienced man to do the same for them.  Eggleston aims to get Enthikos into Europe next season.  The standard of Greek football is one of the weakest in Europe.  They have not produced any player known outside their own league, but they want to get into soccer’s big-time as soon as possible. 
Pioneers
They believe managers and coaches from outside Greece can achieve this.  Puskas and Eggleston are pioneering the way; others are likely to follow as Greek football becomes more ambitious.  Panathinaikos are the most successful Greek club of the past decade.  They have been in the European Cup seven times, the fairs Cup and Cup Winners’ Cup once.  But they have never progressed beyond the second round of any European competition until this season.  Their best performance before this year was in 1968, in the fairs Cup when they beat Daring (Brussels) 3-2 on aggregate, but lost to Bilbao by only 1-0 in the next round.  So Everton will be playing the strongest team in Greece, but that doesn’t amount to much on the face of it.  Panathinaikos are rated the poorest team left in the competition, and Everton could have been given a passport into the semi-final.  The fame of Puskas is world-wide, of course.  As a player with Honved, Real Madrid and the Hungarian national team, he personified the splendor of Hungarian football.
Venture
He has moved around is his managerial career.  Before taking over Panathinaikos he was manager of a San Francisco team in the ill-fated venture to develop soccer in the states.  Everton have played before in Athens during their close season tour after they had won the F.A Cup in 1966.  They met one of the other Athens teams, A.E.K and lost 1-0 in the opening game of the tour before playing in Israel and Turkey.  Their team was; West; Wright, Brown; Glover, Labone, Harris; Trebilcock, Temple, Pickering, Harvey, Young.  Only West, Wright, Brown, Labone, and Harvey remain at Everton from those days. 

KEVIN’S HOME GAMES ARE 250 MILES AWAY
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 19 November 1970
Who is the longest long-distance soccer supporter in Britain?  Our vote goes to an Everton fan Kevin Clancy, 18, of Summinghill, Berkshire.  Recently he travelled nearly 1,000 miles to see his favourite team play three times in one week-at home once and then away to Nottingham Forest and West Bromwich Albion.  He regularly makes the long trek to Goodison Park to see his heroes, and all his spare money goes on football.  “He absolutely worships the Everton side,” says his mother, Mrs. E. Clancy.  She adds; “Kevin has one ambition, and that’s to live in Liverpool sometime after Christmas.  He tells us that the nicest people live up north.  “Needless to say, Kevin’s younger brother, Peter is following the same way- but he supports Liverpool.  So it appears we will be losing both our sons to the north one day.” 

EVERTON’S BIG GAME LINE-UP WILL REST ON STATE OF PITCH
Liverpool Echo - Friday 20 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Everton manager Harry Catterick delayed selection of his derby day team. His decision tomorrow will be swayed by the fitness of Keith Newton and Colin Harvey, and the heavy state of the Anfield pitch. Newton and Harvey have been able to train this week, but whether both will play to-morrow is doubtful. I think Henry Newton will keep the mid-field position, because playing conditions may be against a quick return by Harvey, who has been getting over a strained hip and an ankle injury. Newton showed clear signs at Stoke that he is beginning to find his feet and form in Everton's tactical pattern. Catterick was pleased with Newton's performance, particularly in the first half, when he made his mark with a couple of dangerous strikes in linking with the attack. The left back position then becomes a straight decision between Keith Newton and Sandy Brown, and this choice will not be made until a check is made on the fitness of Harvey and Keith Newton. Jimmy Husband is included in a party of 14— last week's team plus Keith Newton, Harvey and Husband. EVERTON: Rankin: (from) Wright, Newton (K.). Brown: Kendall, Labone, Newton (H.), Whittle, Ball, Royle, Hurst, Morrissey, Husband. Feature of Everton's reserve team party for the mini-derby at Goodison Park is the choice of Roger Kenyon, who has been off for a fortnight with an attack of shingles. He has made rapid progress this week after having a week away from Bellefieid under doctor's orders. EVERTON RES.: West: from Darcy, Styles, Seargeant, Kenyon, Lyons, Scott, Kenny, Wilson, Johnson, Westburgh, Melledew, Jones.

THE REDS GET A BOOST –IN TRIPLICATE
Liverpool Echo - Friday 20 November 1970
By Chris James
LIVERPOOL go into to-morrow's derby with a triple purpose—and an unchanged team. For apart from being a First Division match that Liverpool are aiming to win, and the first of the biannual battles for Merseyside supremacy, Liverpool have also got a score to settle. Everton have the edge in derby results since the series began before the turn of the century. Of the 102 League derbies played to date, Everton have won 42, Liverpool 32 and the rest drawn. But Everton have also won more derbies at Anfield than Liverpool and the Reds are out to put that record straight to-morrow. For of the 51 derbies at Anfield, 14 have been drawn, Liverpool have won 18 and Everton have won 19. Although it would take several years at least, for Liverpool to put the overall record straight, they are anxious at least to square the score on their own pitch.
Derby debuts
Manager Bill Shankly will set about it with the team that drew 0-0 with Coventry at Anfield last week. He has not officially named the same side but with no injury problem apart from Callaghan, Graham and Evans he named 13 players including that side for to-morrow's game. The other two named are Phil Boersma and Ian Ross.  There seems no reason for him to change his side and I think he will therefore give derby debuts to six players Alec Lindsay, Larry Lloyd, Brian Hall, John McLaughlin, Steve Heighway and John Toshack.  For Toshack it is only his second game in a Liverpool shirt and a lot will depend on him tomorrow and his personal duel with Brian Labone. And, in turn, Toshack will depend on the service he gets from the men on the wings, particularly Peter Thompson and Brian Hall. “We have got a plan. There are jobs for everyone to do " said Shankly as he put the final touches to Liverpool's preparations Liverpool: Clemente: Lawler, Lindsay; Smith, Lloyd, Hughes; Hall, McLaughlin, Heighway, Toshack, Thompson. Sub.: Boersma or Ross.  Three players with experience of 50 full scale derby games between them, line up for Liverpool in the mini-derby at Goodson Park to-morrow. Leading this experienced trio is Ron Yeats with 18 League and Cup derbies behind him, followed by Ian St. John and Tommy Lawrence who have both played in 16.  Liverpool Reserves: Lawrence: Flood, Evans (R): Arnold, Yeats, Waddington: (from) Whitham, St. John, Fagan, Livermore, McAuley, Marshall.

ROYLE AND TOSHACK CAN PREVENT A DEADLOCK
Liverpool Echo - Friday 20 November 1970
By Chris James
Two 21-year-olds can come of age to-morrow to save the 103rd Liverpool- Everton derby from ignominy and stalemate. For with both attacks short of goals recently, the odds very much favour a low-scoring game, if a goal is scored at all. For Joe Royle, the Everton centre forward, called up this week into the full England squad, and John Toshack, the Liverpool new boy and Welsh international striker, are the two men on whom Merseyside hopes are resting tomorrow. Royle has had something of a lean season so far, having scored only five goals In the League. Yet his ability in the air and also on the ground is, perhaps, the greatest danger to Liverpool. At the other end, John Toshack, signed by Liverpool just ten days ago to pep up their injury-ravaged and flagging attack, is the man he can cause Everton most anxiety. These individual battles between Royle and Larry Lloyd and Toshack and Brian Labone are the two key points of this derby. The Liverpool defence, with Lloyd and Tommy Smith in superlative form, has conceded only two goals at Anfield in the League this season and only seven in 16 League matches overall.  The Everton defence is not as strong, bit neither is the Liverpool attack as strong as Everton’s. 
Friendship
The Everton attack has been scoring an average of a goal a game recently while the Liverpool forwards have dipped well below that average. Thus the pointers are to a goalless draw-unless Royle and Toshack step in. Ironically Royle and Lloyd are great pals but there will be no friendships in tomorrow's match. Royle will go out with a sense of one-upmanship, having scored against Lloyd on the only other occasion they met when Lloyd was at Bristol Rovers whom Everton played in an F.A. Cup tie at Goodison Park 18 months ago. Yet it was Lloyd's performance in that match that prompted Liverpool to spend £30,000 on him. Lloyd's asset is his ability in the air—but so, too, is Joe Royle's. It seems stalemate here, for although Lloyd rates Royle among the top four centre forwards in the country, Lloyd has already proved himself capable of stopping the best, including Davies, Chivers and Dougan.
Experience
Yet if Royle can win only a few balls in the air he might at least lay off chalices for men like Alan Whittle, who is invariably on hand to seize half chances. It is Lloyd's task to stop him while at the other end the same applies to Brian Labone, the most experienced man in derby affairs in both teams to-morrow. Labone will be there because of illness to Roger Kenyon, but his vast experience may be what the Everton defence needs to stabilize it in the tension of a derby. Toshack has only played in one game in a Liverpool shirt and how he will react to the atmosphere of a derby remains to be seen. To expect him to be the immediate answer to Liverpool's prayer for goals might be heaping too much of a burden on him, for he has got to be given the chance to adjust to the greater pace of the First Division. With Liverpool's defence so secure, I can't see Everton scoring. The question is—can the Liverpool attack shake off its goals famine?

EXPERIENCE MAY BE VITAL
Liverpool Echo - Friday 20 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Experience could be Everton's trump card in to-morrow's derby. One or both of the seasoned Newtons will be their only new boys to the special atmosphere and tension of this all-Merseyside clash. Liverpool have six derby newcomers -youngsters who not only face Everton for the first time in the league but are still new to the First Division as well. Mind you, Liverpool's results show how quickly these lads are settling down to the demands of football at the top, but these derby games produce a strain beyond the normal League fixture. I regard this as the critical issue. In essence, the game is between a Liverpool team with the best defence in the country, but with a poor scoring record, against an Everton side which has lost the flair and drive which won them the championship last season.  Stalemate in his comments In the Echo yesterday that if they had got a few breaks near goal, they would have picked up a lot more points. But Everton will have to play with a lot more penetration and thrust to crack a great Liverpool defence. In this, the Royle-Lloyd duel could be decisive. These two young men, who must surely both play for England's senior team this season, will have a rare struggle for supremacy. Their confrontation could do much to boost their experience and international hopes equally, the clash between Labone and Toshack at the other end will have special significance. Labone, the most experienced player on the field, with 17 appearances against Liverpool in his career, faces the newest of all the derby debutante in the £110,000 Welsh centre-forward.  There were signs towards the end of the match at Stoke last Saturday, that Labone and Hurst were regaining their collective touch in partnership. They will have to be in form to rope with the pace - of Heighway and the heading ability of Toshack. One good feature for Everton's prospects is that Ball is feeling much happier about the groin strain which has been troubling him. He showed that with his second half display at Stoke, where he maintained his pace and effort as he had when unable to do in previous matches.  He told me that he was feeling much better physically than he had done for some lure, so another week's training and freedom from competitive games will have helped him even more.
Finishing
If he can control the midfield spaces with the aid of the in-form Kendall, he could provide the opening for Royle, Morrissey and Whittle. There must be immense respect for a Liverpool set-up which has only conceded seven goal in 16 games this wall of impressive strength in depth -- they look likely to keep Everton out.  But whether the Reds attack has the finishing power to open an Everton defence which has made a lot of errors this season, is doubtful.  For me, therefore, it looks like a draw, probably goal-less, perhaps 1-1. As ever, in derby games, the anticipation could be greater than the realization… but the fans can't wait to see it. 

THE RIVALS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 November 1970
TO-DAY is Derby-day No. 103 - and Liverpool have a score to settle. For although Everton have many more Derby victories to their credit throughout the history of the series, Liverpool need to win to-day to level the score at Anfield. Of the 102 Derbies so far, Everton have won 42, Liverpool 32 with 28 drawn. The goal average Is Everton 151, Liverpool 140. But Everton have won 19 of the Derbies at Anfield, Liverpool 15 with 14 drawn. At Goodison Everton have won 22, Liverpool 13 with, again, 14 draws. The goal counts are: At Anfield—Liverpool 80, Everton 73; At Goodison –Everton 78, Liverpool 60.  Since the present series of Derbies began when Liverpool were promoted in 1962, the record reads; Played 16, Everton wins 6, Liverpool wins 4, draws 6; Goals-Everton 19, Liverpool 17. 
In those eight years, Liverpool have won three of the games at Anfield with Everton's, winning two and three draws. Goals-- Liverpool 9, Everton 8. At Goodison Everton have won four, Liverpool one, with three drawn.  Goals-Everton 11, Liverpool 8.  Not taken into consideration are the 1966 Charity Shield match at Goodison Park which Liverpool won 1-0 and the 1967 F.A Cup fifth round tie, also at Goodison which Everton won 1-0.

IT’S THE DERBY OF THE DEBS!
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 November 1970
Rarely before can so main players have lined-up for a Derby match with no previous experience of this intensely personal and deeply patriotic Merseyside battle. Liverpool will have no less than six players who are new to the Derby atmosphere, while Everton will probably have one. In recent years. Liverpool's team has very much picked itself with only the odd new signing as a Derby debutant every year. This time, Larry Lloyd, Alec Lindsay, John McLaughlin, Brian Hall, Steve Heighway and John Toshack will all be facing Everton for the first time. And for Toshack and Lloyd at least there are vital roles to be played. Lloyd, who has made such an impact on the First Division scene since his introduction to the Liverpool first team at the end of last season, has the task of subduing Joe Royle, Everton's big and powerful young centre forward -and Lloyd's under-23 colleague. Off the field and in Under-23 squads, Lloyd and Royle are great friends, but that will mean nothing when they meet in open confrontation to-day—it's every man for himself.
Key Factor 
And for Toshack the role is reversed for he has the job of scoring against the man, who out of both teams, is the most experienced in Derby affairs, Everton’s Brian Labone.  How he fares will be a key factor in the battle.  Steve Heighway, who will be running up front too will be playing in his first Derby after only coming with the injury to Bobby Graham.  Heighway has made spectacular progress since joining Liverpool from amteurs Skelmersdale United also won three international caps for Eire.  But he has taken to league football like a duck takes to water and his speed could well upset the Everton defence.  Brian Hall, Liverpool’s other university gradulate has been around the Anfield scene a lot longer and knows better, perhaps, the local prestige to be won from a derby victory.  Since he took over from Ian Callaghan some weeks ago, Hall has emerged as a challenger for Callaghan's position on a more permanent basis, as he has shown all the skill and cleverness that put him on the fringe of the first team for so long.  And while Hall’s runs down the right are such an essential part of Liverpool’s pattern so, too, are Alex Lindsay’s raid down the left.  Lindsay, with his cool temperament, will be affected, perhaps least of all by the big occasion.  Like the rest of Liverpool’s youngsters, he has come into the side and matured into a First Division player in a very short time.  The last of the deps on the Liverpool side is John McLaughlin, the 18-years-old Kirkby youngster who has done so well for Liverpool in midfield this season since he came in for Ian St. John.  McLaughlin showed little reaction to being pitched into the First Division at such an early age at the start of the season and is equally likely to take his first Derby appearance in his stride.  At Everton the only newcomer will be one of the Newton’s either Keith or Henry.  Neither has faced Liverpool since his arrival on the Merseyside scene.  Keith last season from Blackburn Rovers, and Henry a few weeks ago from Nottingham Forest/.  Both, however, are very experienced players and should not be affected as much as the Liverpool youngsters. 

WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY…
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 November 1970
Joe Fagan
TODAY'S match is like all Derby games, there is a lot of tension. You're happiest when the players are out on the field and the pre-match talk and speculation is over.  During the week you're longing for Saturday to come round and I'll be happy when we run out with a representative team.  We were riddled with Lindsay injuries but now those have cleared up and although we will be without Alun Evans, Bobby Graham and Ian Callaghan. I feel we will be representative.   
Harry Catterick
We have prepared for the game the same way as any other League match.  People say that we have more experience in our team than Liverpool have, but players like Lindsay, Lloyd, Clemence and Toshack have all got a lot of experience with other clubs.  I know that they haven’t played in a Merseyside Derby game before but I wouldn’t call them inexperienced.  My thoughts this week have been on getting our injured men fit.  I know there is especial tension before these Derby games, but I encourage my boys to regard it as just another League match. 

ROYLE V LLODY DUEL WILL BE DECISIVE.
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 November 1970
By Mike Charters
On current form, Everton are not playing well enough to crack the best defence in the Football league at Anfield this afternoon.  But they have the priceless asset of experience on their side and it's this what I think will play a major part in them not losing to Liverpool. One, or both, of the Newtons will be tasting Derby day tension in a Blues shirt for the first time—Liverpool will have six on their side. This is critical because these games are above and beyond the weekly pressures of League competition. There is club pride and a demand from the fans for success which can either lift a player to great heights or make him so nervous that he loses temporary touch with his form. The leveler in this case can be experience. A player who has sampled it all before can react to the nervous strain more equably than a new boy. And Liverpool's newcomers are also new to the First Division, whereas Newtons, for Everton, are mature players not likely to be affected.  Liverpool's defensive record is so outstanding that it will take a much improved display of finishing from the Everton attack if the Blues are to win as convincingly as they did at Anfield last season. Lloyd and Smith have established such a dominating link in the middle, with Lawler and Lindsay assured and polished on the defensive flanks, that Royle. Morrissey and Whittle could find themselves up against an Immovable wall. The Royle-Lloyd duel can be a decisive factor.  They have got to know each other quite well from their two games in the England Under-23 team this season. They have a mutual respect, and their man-to-man confrontation to-day could do much for their experience and international hopes. Royle's outfield play has been brilliant, but his finishing has been off target recently. If he can break clear of the attentions of Llody and company, I think he could win the game for Everton.  But he may find the powerful Lloyd on top today.  In essence, this is a Derby duel between an Everton sides which has lost much of its flair and attacking drive of lasts season against a Liverpool team which has done marvels to do so well with a re-shaped combination after the crippling injury blows to Callaghan, Evans and Graham.  It looks so much like a dour struggle, with defences on top, that a draw seems inevitable.  But the Reds and Blues have a habit of making a monkey out of predications.  It could happened again today. 

BLUES UNLIKELY TO SCORE-BUT CAN REDS?
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 November 1970
By Chris James
DERBY games are notorious for their inconsistency.  Form counts for little or nothing—and that could be the saving grace to-day as Liverpool and Everton line up once again to do battle at Anfield. For if form were a true guide to to-day's happenings it would possibly, be the biggest non-event of the season. 4 Liverpool's defence is unrivalled. Having conceded only seven goals in 16 games this season, and only two of them at Anfield, that defence should, on paper, be more than a match for an Everton attack that has scored only seven times in the last seven games. At the other end too, a Liverpool attack that has scored only five goals in eight games, does not seem to pose sufficient threat to worry a far less secure Everton rearguard that has let in 13 goals in seven games. A goalless draw would, then be a logical way to sum up this afternoon's battle. Forecasting Derby results is to say the least hazardous; there are too many intangibles. For instance, how will John Toshack, the Liverpool new boy, react to the atmosphere of a Merseyside Derby after only one previous game in a Liverpool shirt and a history that has rarely taken him away from,. Rugby-minded South Wales? A Derby game could be the tonic that will bring him his first goal.  Everton win by a mile when it comes to experience, but Liverpool have a good start when it comes to youth and they have ground advantage. The onus is going to be on Liverpool to set the pace. Everton look likely to try to, contain Liverpool conceding aggression to caution. . In this respect much would depend on who takes the firmer footing in midfield. If Everton can take a grit here, they can, at least ease the pressure on what is likely to be a busy afternoon for their defence.  And in Alan Ball, Howard Kendall and Colin Harvey they have one of the finest midfield trios in the land on their day.  Yet rarely, if ever, this season have all been on their best form together.  If they all hit form today, then Everton will have the footing they need and a good basis for gaining a point.  How the Everton defence, wobbly at times this season, will cope with a Liverpool attack that is finding goal scoring a major problem, is an intriguing question the clue to which could be the battle between Toshack and Labone.  At the other end the Liverpool defence with smith in magnificent form this season, Lloyd dominant in the air and Clemence emerging as one of the best ‘keepers in the country, should cope with the off-color  Everton’s attack.  I can’t see Everton scoring.  The question is; Can Liverpool? 

THEY’RE THE GAME DADDIES OF THEM ALL
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 November 1970
BRIAN LABONE, Everton's longest serving player, their captain for six years up to the start of this season, and England's World Cup centre half this summer, steps out for his 16th League Derby this afternoon as the most experienced player on either side. Yet he must have thought, up to a few weeks ago that his chances of another Derby duel were remote because manager Harry Catterick preferred the 21-years-old Roger Kenyon. But Kenyon's attack of shingles has thrust Labone into the battle once more and his personal task will be to shackle the power of Live "I's new boy, the £110,000 Welsh international John Toshack. Labone has faced Liverpool 18 times in all; because he adds a charity Shield and a F.A. Cup-tie to his League tally. He will be especially anxious to prove that he is in touch with his best form and that his first team days are far from over. After playing in the first three games this season, Labone was axed to allow Kenyon to come in.  He returned for the game against Forest and Stoke and in the closing stages of last Saturday’s match at stoke, he was showing signs of the old Labone coolness and compose once more.  He was hardly tested against Forest, struggled somewhat in the early stages at stoke, but he and John Hurst combined much better in the second half.  It is this partnership with is co-centre half Hurst which is so vital.  Individual form is important, of course, but if the link with his colleague shows sign of rustiness, then here is indecision in the middle of the defensive line.  Toshack will be trying extra hard today to pay back some of that six-figure fee.  And the way he can do it- and why he has been bought- is to get in the scoring act.  Labone will use his-vast experience not only in the League but in these games particularly to cope with the eager Toshack.  Defences are likely to dominate today, and with Labone always eager to do well at Anfield, I think he will keep Toshack quiet. 

REDS HIT BACK
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 November 1970
EVERTON GET A TWO GOAL START=AND A BEATING
LIVERPOOL 3, EVERTON 2
By Stan Liversledge
Line-Up;- Liverpool; Clemence; Lawler, Lindsay; Smith, Lloyd, Hughes; Hall, McLaughlin, Heighway, Tostack, Ross.  Sub Boersma.  Everton; Rankin; Wright, Newton (H.); Kendall, Labone, Harvey; Whittle, Ball, Royle, Hurst, Morrissey, Sub Newton (K.).  Referee; Mr. R Matthewson (Worsley). 
Two second half goals by Everton in the 103rd derby at Anfield set the stage for a pulsating finale as Liverpool fought back to try to retrieve a seemingly lost cause. The goals by Whittle and Royle had apparently clinched victory for Everton, but Heighway pulled one back for the Reds and from then on Everton had a renewed fight on their hands. The man who put Liverpool level was their £110,000 signing John Toshack. In the dying minutes Liverpool did the impossible when Lawler slammed home the winner. England team manager, Sir Alf Ramsey, arrived at Anfield this afternoon to learn that Liverpool winger Peter Thompson had pulled out of the derby game through injury, and must be ruled out of the England squad for Wednesday's Wembley international against East Germany. Liverpool began with Ian Ross who has previously had the job of marking Alan Ball -wearing the No. 11 jersey. Everton had Henry Newton at left back, with Keith Newton substitute. Within minutes of the start Heighway was operating on the left wing and Ross was playing inside, keeping a careful eye on Ball. From a free kick taken for a foul on Royle the ball bobbed dangerously about Liverpool's goalmouth, and Royle got in a swerving header which Clemence just tipped over for a corner.  Everton pressed Liverpool back in their own half during the first 10 minutes and the first sign of danger to Everton's goal came when Smith pumped a long high ball into the penalty area but Rankin got to it before Toshack. The most dangerous move of the game came when Liverpool swept down to win a corner. As Hall crossed the ball, Toshack rose to send a powerful long distance header just over the bar.  Ball was laid out cold for a few seconds when he was sandwiched between Hughes and Ross as the three of them went up to win the ball, but he soon recovered. At this stage there were plenty of hard tackles. On one occasion when Lloyd missed an attempted clearance Royle was quick to slip past him and send a shot curling in, but the ball went way over the bar.
Infringements
Toshack was too often having to fend for himself and he was getting little change out of the Everton defence. As the minutes ticked away towards the end of the first half the game became littered with infringements. In fairly quick succession Royle was brought down, penalized himself for a foul and then Lindsay was the victim of another foul. The first half had been one of tremendous effort by all the players, but as a football classic it left quite a lot to be desired. For both teams there seemed to be too much at stake for them to take any chances. Liverpool survived another moment of anxiety when -not for the first time Royle won the ball in the air from Lloyd and flicked it goalwards. Hughes was there to boot the ball clear. Then Royle glided another header just over the bar. Half -time.—Liverpool 0, Everton 0. Within a minute of the restart Liverpool were awarded a free kick when Ball fouled Ross. Toshack got in a glancing header which gave Ranking little trouble. Liverpool seemed to be on their mettle now and for the first time in the game they began to pin Everton in their own half. When Heighway broke down the left, Hurst managed to clear the ball but back came Liverpool, and this time Heighway sent the ball across only to see Rankin take it safely.  With nine minutes of the second half gone Everton suddenly forced a goal from the blue. Morrissey won the ball from smith in midfield, and Whittle took it on the right and lofted the ball over. As Clemence came out the ball soared above him and dropped into the net.  The goal was the signal for Liverpool to redouble their efforts. Everton replied by taking off Howard Kendall and bringing on Keith Newton Seven minutes after Whittle had scored, the Everton fans behind Clemence's goal were really cheering their heads off when an Everton attack ended with Royle whipping in an unstoppable header. Morrissey had paved the way for the goal by sending over a cross to the far post and Royle snapped up the chance without hesitation. Liverpool still did not give up. They went down again in search of a goal and when Lindsay crossed the ball over McLaughlin stabbed a shot goalwards but it lacked power and was wide of the target. After 69 minutes Liverpool managed to pull one back. Smith took the ball through almost to the half way line and sent it way out to the left wing. Heighway took it in his stride, evaded a tackle, swept in on goal and crashed the ball home from the narrowest of angles. Suddenly Liverpool supporters realised like their team that all was not lost and as they roared the Reds on they got their reward with 10 minutes to go when Toshack put Liverpool level. In this final spell of sustained fury Everton's penalty area was suddenly full of red shirts and even as Lindsay lay injured on the ground centre half Lloyd, all thoughts of defence forgotten, was hammering a shot for goal. The ball went for a corner. Five minutes from time Liverpool won a free kick on the left. Lindsay sent the ball goalwards. Toshack headed the ball on and Lawler was there to crash a right foot shot past the helpless Rankin. Final: Liverpool 3, Everton 2- Attendance: 53,777.

TOUGH, TESTING AND TIGHT
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Until Whittle scored for Everton early in the second half the crowd kept themselves in voice by screaming abuse at each other from opposite ends of the field. There were 25 fouls in the first half, 13 against Everton, 12 against Liverpool. With both teams determined not to give an inch in midfield, the game became bogged down in a tough physical clash with hardly any goalmouth incidents to note.  Most of the goalmouth action in the first half came at the Liverpool end where Clemence saved from Hurst and Royle and Royle put one header just over the bar. Many of the tackles were so severe that was a miracle players weren 't seriously injured. Everton had shown more attacking thrust than Liverpool and because of this they deserved their second-half goal from Whittle and Royle which put them in commend. Both goals were well taken after Morrissey played a leading part in creating the openings. When he robbed Smith and put the ball across to Whittle, the little winger beat Clemency with a perfectly-placed lob. Morrissey beat Smith once again for the second goal to centre across the goalmouth for Royle to head the ball down well away for Clemence.  Heighway's brilliant Individual goal 21 minutes from the end produced some thrills and excitement for the first time. Liverpool, who had looked well beaten by Everton's two quick goals, surged back into the game, and the closing minutes made up in excitement for much of the boredom which had gone on before. The game became a thriller to compensate for much of what had gone before when Toshack headed an equaliser for Liverpool—his first goal for the club.  What a pity the football content and thrills of the closing 20 minutes had not been the pattern all the way through! It was now a real thriller and John Toshak headed in his first goal for Liverpool from Heighway centre to put Liverpool level with 15 minutes left.

EVERTON CREATE CHANCES
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 November 1970
By Chris James
Liverpool’s unbeaten record at Anfield this season looked in danger when Alan Whittle put Everton into the lead after 56 minutes at Anfield to-day. The goal, which stemmed from a defensive mistake when Smith held the ball too long and was robbed by Morrissey followed a very forgettable first half. It was a stop-go affair with no fewer than 25 fouls littering the half. In that period it was an over-physical game, with referee Matthewson handing out a series of lectures, including two to Smith and one to Hughes. At that stage there was little football from either side mainly because the centre of the field was as congested as the Tunnel at rush hour. There was no time for any player to hold the ball and beat an opponent as he was immediately challenged as soon as he took possession Liverpool attempted to stifle Everton by bringing in Ian Ross for the unfit Peter Thompson and giving him the job of marking Alan Ball which he had done so effectively in Liverpool's 3-0 derby win over Everton at Goodison last season. Everton managed to control the middle of the field in the first half, but they were unable to do much with it. The did, however, create five chances to Liverpool's one. The picture changed completely at the start of the second half as Liverpool began to look more dangerous. But it was Whittle who took advantage of Morrissey's tackle on Smith to put the Blues ahead. Liverpool threw everything into attack in search of goals. Everton broke away to score again as Royle nodded in Morrissey's cross. The same two players had scored for Everton as scored in the Blue's 2-0 win here last season. Everton introduced substitute Keith Newton for Kendall and the game suddenly promised to develop into a cliff-hanger as Heighway pulled a goal back after 69 minutes.

TV CLOSE-UPS UNFAIR ON REFS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 November 1970
HIGHLIGHTING AN HONEST ERROR CAN BE RUINOUS TO A CAREER
HARRY CATTERICK COLUMN
WHATEVER else you may say about referees, they have not got a built-in zoom lens in their eyes. I make the point because Mr. Dick Wragg, Sheffield United chairman and chairman of the F.A. Northern Disciplinary Commission is concerned at the way television seems to high-light the unpleasant features of soccer. No man in his right mind would suggest that League and F.A. officiate should sit alongside the producer to try and censor what appears on television.
Intruder
There is not the slightest doubt that television would not stand for this anyway. But one must make the point that the television camera is very often an unwanted intruder in close-up shots of soccer matches. For instance, last week we saw a player mouth a four letter word and the commentator, instead of letting it pass, drew attention to it. Anyone who has played this game knows there has always been the odd words of bad language in the heat of the moment, but it passed unnoticed by the crowds yards away, whereas now they see it in close-up. A famous League referee was telling me this week: "The TV cameras put an unnecessary strain and pressure on referees. We have been instructed for instance, to make sure the ball is tucked away in the quarter circle when a corner is being taken, to a career A TV camera moms in on a thing like that and makes the referee look a fool, when in fact his eyes may be directed to something more important such as a potential punch-up in the goalmouth."
Too easy
I am with the referees on this one. It is all too easy, with high quality cameras, to show that a free kick just outside the box was actually four inches inside and should have been a penalty. The referee has made an honest mistake, and these type of errors will occur as long as the game is played. It is not up to television to highlight such incidents, and thereby undermine the authority of referees. One unhappy incident such as this could ruin a referee's career, for every time he steps on the field, fans have been conditioned through television to think upon him as incompetent it is the same with the players. The lad who appears to be throwing mud at an opponent looks a petulant villain, when, in fact, he might have been provoked into a hasty outburst which the camera does not reveal. There is another question, too. I deplore those occasions when a manager, naturally upset about some incident during a match, is persuaded to face the cameras when he is still boiling. This comes over on television and does neither him, nor the game any good at all.
Involved
In my case, I have been too long in football to alter my usual pattern of behavior. At the final whistle, I disappear into the dressing room to have a chat with the lads, and find out whether anyone has had any knocks or injuries. Like every other manager watching his team, I am emotionally involved in their performance, although I may not show it. If I stay with the players for 20 or 30 minutes I cool down and have the game in perspective, and in that frame of mind I feel I can face the TV cameras—if they want me that is—to talk about the match. It may be hard on the TV crew and the press, who have a job of work to do, and as true professionals they want the best story. Unfortunately, the irate manager sounding off about some injustice to his players might make good television, but it can, and often is, very bad for football and causes a lot of unnecessary ill feeling. What then is the answer?  We've got to live with television and realize it can do a good job in showing the game to a wide public. But it needs a sense of goodwill and fair play from both football officials and the television media. Indeed, a proper code of conduct ought to be possible and worked out between the F.A. League and television authorities. I don't expect everyone to agree with that point of view. I don't look upon it as censorship or trying to give a soft sell to the game. I would say it is commonsense.

SOCCERCOPE
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 November 1970
Everton are waiting official confirmation from U.E.F.A secretary Hans Bangerter that Henry Newton is eligible to play in the quarter-final of the European Cup next March.  To clear up some ambiguity in the Cup rules on this point, they have written to the controlling authority.  But it seem clear that Newton will be able to play when Panathinaikos visit Goodison on March 10.  
Dates has now been arranged for the F.A Youth Cup second round ties for Liverpool and Everton play Burnley at Anfield on Monday, November 30; the following night Everton visit Manchester City. 

YOU’RE TELLING US!
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 November 1970
INDEPENDENT
OVER the past few weeks, Mike Charters and Chris James have been criticized for their reports. Why not produce independent reports of this week's derby game? If they don't discuss anything during the game, the reports should prove most interesting, if both are printed. P. Watts. 31 Parkside Drive, West Derby. Have you read the THREE-WAY coverage of the derby game on Page One.
GOALS!
THE MAIN reason Everton's attendances are down is results and goals. And goals are what the game is all about. At West Brom, Everton played the football, and West Brom got the goals. Last season, up the time Liverpool beat Everton, they were not playing well, but were getting results and goals. So, until we improve on this, gates will continue to fall.—B. Kelly. 61 Aldwark Road, Liverpool 14.
WHY JOE?
I am astonished to see people advocating an England cap for Joe Royle- he has scored only one goal in his last none League games.  Surely the claims of Peter Osgood, John Radford, Martin Chivers, Mick Jones, Jeff Astle and even Ted McDougall are much stronger?- P.Hall, Eastern Avenue, Speke.
McDougall is a Scot.  And Royle has scored twice in twice in eight League games.
BE A MAN
AS A frustrated Evertonian in exile, I beg of you to print my letter, having watched the game at Stoke, it seems to me that Alan Ball's niggling at his own players, as well as the opposition and officials, is responsible for the team's poor showing. A captain of a ship cannot sail into a tight berth, if he is down below screaming at his stokers. Please. Alan, be a man and do the man's job Mr. Catterick has given you to do, before he asks someone else. Best wishes to all you lucky people on Merseyside -Goodison has never seemed so far away.—G. Hill, 37 Brasenose Drive Kidlington. Oxon.
Mike Charters was at Stoke, too—and says Ball had his best game for a month.  Mike adds that as for the so-called “niggling,” there was nothing untoward in ball’s attitude. 

BLUES MAKE IT TOUGH FOR LEADERS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 21 November 1970
In the early stages the Central League leaders looked much faster and self-possessed than Everton in this miniature derby. In fact they were unlucky not to have taken the lead in the first couple of minutes when Fagan just got his foot to a Livermore cross but West happened to get in the way. Whitham got in a curling shot which went over after putting into the stand and then Liverpool lost McAuley.  He injured his right leg and was replaced by Marshall.  The Blues' confidence grew and at 19 minutes they took the lead. G. Jones found himself through in the middle with only Lawrence to beat. The keeper's only chance was to throw himself at Jones which he did, and the referee pointed to the spot. STYLES took the kick and put the ball into the corner of the net.  Liverpool piled on the pressure, but the equaliser would just not come. Whitham tried an overhead shot, Evans brought a nice save from West and then Fagan could not get his foot to the ball a couple of yards out. Melledew put in another hard one which went just over and Everton were now finding the Liverpool defence were not standing on ceremony. Both Whitham and Jones had to have treatment from the trainer. Half-time. Everton Res. 1. Liverpool Res. 0. Waddington scored for Liverpool Res at 89 minutes.  Final; Everton Res 1, Liverpool Res 1.
Everton Res;- West; Brown, Styles; Scott, Kenyon, Lyons; Husband, Melledew, Johnson, Darcy, Jones (G.), Sub-Kenny.  Liverpool Res;- Lawrence; Flood, Evans (R.); Arnold, Yeats, Waddington; Whitham, St. John, Fagan, Livermore, McAuley, Sub; Marshall.  Referee Mr. E. Yeomans (Derby). 

WHO GOES OUT?
(That Must Be Liverpool’s Poser)
WHO Steps In?
(That Must Be Everton’s Problem
Liverpool Echo - Monday 23 November 1970
Liverpool manager Bill Shankly and Everton manager Harry Catterick have widely differing problems to-day, as the inquests start on the most amazing derby game of them all. For Shankly, it's a happy problem, with only one cloud looming: for Catterick, the poser is how to cure detersive ills and restore morale.  Harry Catterick, however, holding a postmortem at Bellefield on the game Everton threw away, will be going into the cause of his team's 3-2 defeat, after they had held a 2-0 lead.
A recall?
He can have little grumble with his attack, for it was the first to score twice against Liverpool in a League match this season but when he considers the defence, Catterick must be pondering if the time is right to recall former England goalkeeper Gordon West and where to play costly new boy Henry Newton. He will doubtless also look critically at the centre-half position, for Brian Labone could be faulted with Liverpool's equaliser and their winner, as he allowed John Toshack to beat him in the air. Catterick will be looking for an early return from illness of Roger Kenyon, who started his comeback in the mini-derby, for Everton face Spurs and Martin Chivers on Saturday. Catterick's major problem, however, is restoring morale . . . and ensuring that the derby defeat does not cause a hangover. 

NO DOUBT-THE NEW REDS ARE GREA!
Liverpool Echo - Monday 23 November 1970
By Chris James
Liverpool’s great side of the mid-sixties reached the heights because of the courage and indomitable spirit personified in the man behind the team, Bill Shankly.  When Shankly was finally forced to break up that side and forge a new one, the question remained-would the new side inherit the spirit that makes a good team great?  That question does not apply any more.  The answer is “Yes” and was there for everyone to see as Liverpool got their noses ahead in the annual two-leg battle for Merseyside supremacy with Everton.  They beat Everton 3-2 but behind that score line lays a tale of tragedy, of courage, of personal brilliance and of triumph.  For it is not really what was achieved, as the way it was achieved, that is important.  When Tommy smith was robbed by Johnny Morrissey for Alan Whittle’s first goal for Everton, it looked as if Liverpool empire was collapsing.  And when Smith and Chris Lawler were left helpless as Morrissey and Alan Ball worked a one-two for Morrissey to lay on the second for Joe Royle’s head, it looked as if Liverpool’s destruction was complete.  Yet, in retrospect, it seem that Smith’s error in holding the ball too long, and the second goal, were really the basic reasons why Liverpool won.  Had Smith loosed the ball quickly it is a fair bet that the game would have dragged on in its boring pattern right up to the death.  A mistake was the only way the cautious, defensive stalemate would be broken.  And once it had been broken, Liverpool were forced to come out on cautious attack-which led to the second goal as a confident Everton found more space in which to work. 
Goal spur
And that second goal was the spur Liverpool needed to launch the sort of irresistible assault that no team could have survived. Liverpool are well-known for their powers of coming from behind and no team, least of all Everton, should have underrated that capacity. The past is littered with such victims. Yet, missing four forwards through injury, it was very doubtful whether the rawness and inexperience of this Liverpool side, with six players making derby debuts, had the spirit of its predecessor. They proved they had and none more than Irishman Steve Heighway who danced his native jigs down the left wing to the bewilderment and destruction of Everton. He scored the first Liverpool goal with the sort of individual brilliance and cool calm needed in such circumstances. He linked past John Hurst on the Left and cut in delightfully along the by-line before leaving two defenders and Rankin helpless with a shot from an almost impossible angle. It was Heighway again, taking Hughes' throw-in. to provide John Toshack with the cross for his brilliantly beaded equalizer. It was on the left again that Liverpool found their way through for the winner with, this time, Alec Lindsay supplying the cross, Toshack again beating Labone, and Chris Lawler collecting his glancing header to pick his spot. Yet apart from the brilliance of Heighway, the constantly lurking menace of Toshack and the attacking stealth of Lawler, there was more than this trio behind Liverpool's victory.  There was Tommy Smith, inspiring Liverpool from the back, Emlyn Hughes working himself into the Anfield mud and Ian Ross, a late replacement for the injured Peter Thompson, quieting a lot of the menace of Alan Ball. In midfield too, Brian Hall finally prized open the grip that Everton held in the first half.
Royle danger
Larry Lloyd lost his personal duel with Joe Royle and it was here that most of the danger to Liverpool lay, and Ray Clemence in goal was forced to more than one good save, notably in the second half when he went full length to clutch a deflected shot from Keith Newton with the score delicately poised at 2-2. Yet it was the battle in the other penalty area that finally proved so decisive with Toshack fully justifying his high valuation and producing an afternoon of torment for Brian Labone. Shankly has rebuilt and remodeled the Liverpool side but proved on Saturday that he has lost none of its qualities in the process.

BLUES’ NIGHTMARE
Liverpool Echo - Monday 23 November 1970
DEFENSIVE COLLAPSE WAS UNBELIEVABLE
By Mike Charters
The cracks that have been visible In Everton's defence all season burst wide open in a nightmare 15 minutes in the derby game at Anfield on Saturday. During that spell, Liverpool rapped in three goals to win an incredible match, snatch the glory and reduce Everton, who had built up a two goal lead deservedly, to a defensive shambles. No wonder Everton manager, Harry Catterick, said: "We threw the game away.' This was an unbelievable collapse by the defence and there's been some straight and hard talking at Bellefield today trying to sort out just what went wrong. But that should not take the credit away from Liverpool's burst of power and spirit which gave them one of the most remarkable triumphs in the long history of Merseyside derby games.  It needed guts and an indomitable will to win to come back from being two down, with only 20 minutes to play Liverpool showed that in abundance. When Everton scored twice early in the second half, they were playing with an assured command. They were the better team. Royle, Whittle and Morrissey were testing the Liverpool defence, there was midfield control from Ball, and the defence looked sound enough. Even in the boredom of the first half. It had been Everton who created what few goalmouth incidents there were. Royle, Hurst and Kendall made scoring attempts. Liverpool's only strike in that 45 minutes was a header past the post from Toshack.
Incredible
Everton's defence, at that stage, had coped so comfortably with Toshack and Heighway that it made their eventual collapse all the more Incredible. Everton seemed to have the game safely tucked away with a sweetly-taken goal from Whittle and a powerful header by Royle, both from fine work by Morrissey. They deserved to be in front because what thrust and penetration we had seen had come from them. Then this remarkable young man Heighway chanced the scene with two deft touches of skill. He beat Hurst on the touchline, cut along the goal-line—where was the challenge from other Everton defenders —and clipped a shot inside Rankin and the near post just when everyone expected him to pass back to Toshack. Within minutes, he had beaten Wright to cross accurately for Toshack to out-jump Labone and head high into the net. Then Lindsay made another fine centre for Toshack to head the ball across to Lawler, who hit a fine winner. Everton had been the better team for 70 minutes, but it was the last 20 which made all the difference. Heighway, and indifferent defensive covering, had shattered the Blues. But don't let the explosive happenings of the last half hour overshadow the fact that, for an hour, it had been one of the dullest, untidy scrambles that a derby game crowd has seen for years. The battle for midfield mastery was tough, over physical at times, with the referee handing out lectures to Hughes and Smith. Spectators will remember the five goals, and the fantastic switch in the game's fortunes in that pulsating last half hour. But it was a non-event, in a football sense for two-thirds of the time. The last stage made up for all the earlier safety-first, negative play. To Labone, Ball and Keith Newton, on the Everson side, it was the nightmare of England's World Cup defeat by West Germany all over again. The turn of events was just as dramatic and—ln that frenzied Anfield atmosphere—just as memorable.

FAIR RESULT IN MINI-DERBY
Liverpool Echo - Monday 23 November 1970
The hard-fought 14 draw between Everton Reserves and Liverpool Reserves was a fair result. But Liverpool, who had failed to take chances early on, nearly paid the penalty. Styles got the Blues' goal from the penalty spot, after Lawrence had stopped Garry Jones (who was later booked, as were Reds' skipper Ron Yeats and Ian St. John). Waddington scored Liverpool's equaliser.

SIR ALF HINTS AT TOMORROW’S LINE-UP
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 24 November 1970
THE ROYLE ASCENT FOR KING JOE?
By Chris James
THE broadest hint yet of Sir Alf Ramsey's team against the East Germans at Wembley to-morrow night was the announcement to-day of the Under-23 team to play Young Wales at Wrexham to-morrow week. Only Liverpool goalkeeper Ray Clemente and Everton's striker Alan Whittle, from Merseyside., are named in the Under-23 side a firm hint that Clemente will be substitute goalkeeper to-morrow, and Everton centre-forward Joe Royle will get his first full cap. By leaving both Royle and his twin Under-23 striker Manchester United's Brian Kidd out of the side to meet the Welsh, it looks as if Sir All will play them against East Germany tomorrow. Certainly their form and good impressions left from previous Under-23 appearances fully merits full England places. Kidd has played before but for Royle it would be a first cap
Tenacity
For Clemente, with only two Under-23 appearances behind him so far, looks as if Sir Alf will use him as substitute goalkeeper tomorrow and play Leicester City's Peter Shilton in the team. Clemence, however, is not gotten and is given further international experience against the Welshmen. And for Alan Whittle called up as reserve against the Swedes a fort night ago, this will be his first Under-23 cap. The magnificent goal which opened the scoring in the derby on Saturday and his general tenacity no doubt left an impression on the watching Sir Alf. Whittle lines up in attack with Chelsea's Ian Hutchinson and Southampton’s Mike Channon. Put there is another disappointment for Liverpool's young centre-half Larry Lloyd. After impressing in both Under-23 matches this season and being omitted from the full England party, Lloyd now finds no place in the Under-23 side. Roy McFarland,  the former Tranmere Rovers and Liverpool-born Derby centre-half takes over -another hint from Sir Alf that Manchester United's David Sadler will wear the No.5  jersey against the Germans to-morrow.  Apart from Whittle, the only other new cap is Ipswich Town full back Mick Mills, who had a particularly impressive game against Liverpool recently. 

HARRY PULLS NO PUNCHES
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 24 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Everton manager Harry Catterfck pulled no punches yesterday in a detailed analysis with his players of what went wrong in the derby game. The defensive slips which were apparent when Liverpool put three goals past them in that searing 15-imnute spell were examined…and then he settled down to planning how to stop the First Division's leading scorer, Martin Chivers, when Spurs are at Goodison next Saturday.  With four men injured from the Anfield match and two more—Alan Ball and Joe Royle—away with the England party for tomorrow's Wembley international, team training was seriously disrupted.
Replays
Full back Tommy Wright had to pull out of the England squad with knocks to knee and thigh. Howard Kendall took a blow to the chest which caused him to cough blood over the week-end. John Morrissey is also having treatment for a calf injury and Henry Newton has a groin strain. But even with these problems, Bellefield training this week will concentrate on tightening up defensive cover. It is unlikely that Mr. Catterick will be at England manager Sir Alf Ramsey's tea party " before to-morrow's international. With a number of Cup replays scheduled to-morrow, I think it is certain the Everton chief will take the opportunity of watching one of them rather than spending the day in London.  Sir Alf invited all First Division managers to meet him before the game for a round-the-table discussion on players and international selection issues generally. Up to now, only Burnley's Jimmy Adamson of all the Northern managers has promised he will be there.  Liverpool's Bill Shankly will be checking on Hibs, his club's Fairs Cup opponents. And I'm sure Mr. Catterick will feel he must be at Bellefield to-morrow morning to supervise training for Saturday's big game, and then he will be off on one of his regular trips to see a mid-week match. Wright, Kendall, Newton and Morrissey will be having treatment all week to get them fit for the Spurs game . . . and they stand a good chance of being all right by then.
Echo & Glossip
Everton footballer Alan Ball knocked down a pile of pennies last night at the West Derby Hotel, Liverpool.  The money –there was about £40 –will go to Newsham General Hospital. 

OH, SIR ALF- WE JUST DON’T UNDERDSTAND IT
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 25 November 1970
By Mike Charters
England team manager Sir Alf Ramsey continues to surprise people in the game. He has ignored the opportunity of trying exciting—and young —players for to - night's game against East Germany at Wembley and has been faithful to the familiar formula. He has named, as reserve, a full-back who has not even played In the League this season due to recovering from injury—Leeds United's Paul Reaney. He has selected Leeds striker Allan Clarke . . . and even Leeds acknowledge that Clarke is having a very poor season. Kidd is one of the five substitutes named for tonight—Royle is left out completely after training with the England squad yesterday and to-day. Royle and Kidd have struck up such a promising partnership in Under-23 games this season that, once they were named in the England party, it looked likely that Sir Alf would use this friendly as the ideal opportunity to see what they could do together in the senior team. As Clarke's partner up front, he has gone once more for Geoff Hurst, who also has not been in his best form vet this season. He did not even nominate, in his party of 22, the most successful striker in the game at the moment—Martin Chivers, of Spurs.
Cold storage
And, of more local interest, he has put in cold storage the twin spearhead of Everton's Joe Royle and Manchester United's Brian Kidd, which could have provided a new look to an England attack urgently in need of more thrust on the evidence of their World Cup games. The fact that both were left out of the Under-23 team to play Wales at Wrexham a week to-day gave a marked hint that to-night was going to be their big moment. But Sir Alf has ignored hints, predictions, rumours and gone for the old pattern.
I think Royle and Kidd should have played in place of Hurst and Clarke. Their chance will come later in the season when England play in the European Nations Cup with games against Malta and Greece.  As expected, Liverpool goalkeeper Ray Clemente is substitute to Peter Shilton, with team-mate Emlyn Hughes forgetting about his club role in midfield for an England stint at right back. Everton skipper Alan Ball comes out for his 46th cap, and will operate in midfield with the two Spurs men Alan Mullery and Martin Peters. In three days' time, he will be playing AGAINST them at Goodison trying to prevent them gaining midfield command.
TRANMERE REPLAY TO BE AT GOODISON
Tranmere Rovers will play their replay in the first round F.A Cup tie against Scunthorpe United at Goodison Park on Monday night (7-30).  They have to thank the spinning coin and a great defensive display last night for this added spur to reach the second round.  Tranmere won the toss for the neutral venue, and general manager David Russell contacted Liverpool and Everton.  Anfield could not be used because Liverpool play Burnley that night in the second round of the F.A Youth Cup and it cannot be postponed. 

HUSBAND RETURNS FOR EVERTON
Liverpool Echo - Friday 27 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Everton Everton's Jimmy Husband, who has not played in the League since he was injured at Blackpool on September 19, comes back into the team for the game against Spurs at Goodison tomorrow because John Morrissey has had to drop out through injury. Morrissey suffered a leg strain in the derby game last Saturday. He missed training for the first half of this week, and although he is improving he will not be risked.  Whether Husband will play in the No. 11 shirt, or switch to the right with Alan Whittle at outside left, will not be decided until to-morrow. Henry Newton will also miss the game. He had a hamstring muscle strain from the Anfield match and, like Morrissey, has had to miss a considerable amount of training this week. Catterick said: “Newton and Morrissey have been able to train in the last day or so. But, with the pitch likely to be heavy, I have decided not to risk either of them. They are not yet 100 per cent.  “I feel sorry for Newton because he was beginning to settle into the team pattern. He had to miss a few games when he first joined us because of the European Cup commitments and has not been able to settle into a regular position . Now he has this hamstring strain. He and Morrissey should be all right by next week." Keith Newton, substitute for the derby game, Sandy Brown and Husband join the squad. Either Brown or Newton will be substitute. The other players who have been under treatment this week—Tommy Wright and Howard Kendall—are fit again. Everton; Rankin: Wright, Newton (K) or Brown; Kendall, Labone, Harvey, Whittle, Ball, Royle, Hurst, Husband.

EVERTON HOPE TO FORGET DERBY DAY BLUES
Liverpool Echo - Friday 27 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Spurs, the team Everton manager Harry Catterick fancies for the championship, are at Goodison to-morrow for a match which should be a welcome relief from the routine of defence- conscious visiting sides. Splendidly led by the First Division’s leading scorer, Martin Chivers, Spurs are an attractive, entertaining side who have scored to third place in the table. Their home defeat by Newcastle last Saturday was their first in 15 games, and they should play their full part in what should be one of the big games of the season at Goodison.  Everton face a tough task in any case, but their approach has been made more difficult by the need to recover psychologically from the Derby Day shocks. This has been Mr. Catterick's main job this week—to sort out the mistakes his defence made at Anfield and, having done so, get them into the frame of mind to regain their confidence against the free-scoring Spurs outfit. His view of what went wrong in that drama-packed 15 minutes when Liverpool knocked in three goals goes like this. He told me: “The trouble was that the defence relaxed and lost their resolution when we were two up.
Inexcusable
"This is inexcusable by the back four. You can understand the attack slackening off in such a situation. But a defence must never relax their pressure. "Their attitude must be ' we're two up and we're not going to let you get one.' But we lacked that defensive resolution and it is this lesson I've hammered home to them this week.  Apart from this failing, the Everton chief was satisfied with the overall team performance. He said: "Before the goal by Heighway, Rankin had not had anything to do in goal. Clemence was much the busier goalkeeper." To-morrow is another day, another set of opponents, another and more immediate task. I shall be looking forward to seeing how Everton's defence copes with the scoring power of Chivers and Pearce, the Craft of Gilzean, and the midfield artistry of Mullery , Peters and Perryman, Spurs ally strength to a great deal skill in their line-up. They have won two of their last three games at Goodison and their Newcastle defeat apart—have been the most successful team in the country in the last ten weeks.
Reputation
Chivers is at last living up to his £125,000 transfer reputation. His 16 goods this season make him the best striker in the First Division . . . the sort of in-form forward who will take advantage of any slip by the Everton defence. It will be a pleasant change to see a visiting team prepared to attack. Spurs do not change their tactics for an away game, but rely on Mullery and Peters to get midfield command, and use the scoring talents of Chivers, Pearce and Gilzean freely. At the back, they have England back to his best form, and the top-class Jennings in goal. They look a formidable outfit in every way. Having been out of the honours for some seasons now, it seems as though manager Bill Nicholson has created a side which can bring glory back to White Hart Lane. Everton have been criticized heavily for losing the derby game. But, surely, a calmer assessment of that tension-packed day would show they were the better team for two-thirds of the game and that their command disappeared because the relaxed too soon in defence. To-morrows game should show whether they have learned their lesson. 

BLUES BEWARE!
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 28 November 1970
By Mike Charters
Martin Chivers, Spurs' top striker, is well on the way to achieving a personal ambition of 30 goals this season. Everton's defence at Goodison this afternoon will have to be much tighter than last Saturday to stop his progress. He is the First Division’s leading scorer with twelve League and four League goals so far, which includes a hat-trick against Coventry in the League Cup, and two against Burnley, stoke and Crystal Palace.  He has scored nine in the last eight League and League Cup games… highly impressive statistics which are the end product of more than two years of patience from Spurs' manager Bill Nicholson and Chivers himself. Chivers moved to Spurs from Southampton in January, 1968, in then record transfer deal of £125,000 which took Frank Saul to Southampton as part of the transaction. This figure has been beaten subsequently-and by Spurs again-when they signed Martin peters from West Ham for £200,000, with Jimmy Greaves going to West Ham as a £60,000 makeweight.  For Chivers, many times an Under-23 international, the £125,000 price tag bore heavily on his shoulders at the start.  He was slow to make an impression in the big money atmosphere of White Hart Lane.  In his second season there, he broke a leg which kept him out of the game for a year.  Chivers became known, last season, as the big transfer man who never really made it at Spurs.  But all this has changed now.  Chivers is the major personality in the highly attractive and impressive Spurs’ side whose defeat by Newcastle last Saturday was their first in 15 games.  Chivers says; “it is marvelous the way things are going now at Spurs.  Everybody is working for each other and we have some magnificent players in midfield.  “My top seasonal figure has been 36 for Southampton.  When I started this season, I set myself the target of 20 goals. I would have been satisfied with that but the way the team is playing I've put that ambition to30 now. Chivers must now be on the fringe of his first full cap for England. Many people in the game were surprised he was not in the squad for this week's international against East Germany, but it can't be long before Sir Alf Ramsey calls him up. 
Turning Points
The turning points in Chivers' career at Spurs were when he regained his confidence after his year-long absence through injury; and the departure of Greaves to West Ham. Greaves' reputation as a scorer tended to keep Chivers in the back-ground.  But when Greaves left, Nicholson made it plan that it was  ' Chivers, perfectly built for the striker's job, who was going to carry the major scoring burden. Chivers blossomed. With Spurs playing strongly at the back with strength and purpose in midfield, chiver, has become the spearhead of a team Everton manager Harry Catterick believes will win the championship. 

BLUES FALTER IN FRONT OF GOAL
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 28 November 1970
EVERTON 0, TOTTENHAM 0
By Mike Charters
Line-up;- Everton; Rankin; Wright, Newton (K.); Kendall, Labone, Harvey; Whittle, Ball, Royle, Hurst, Husband, Sub; Brown.  Tottenham; Jennings; Kinnear, Knowles; Mullery, England, Collins; Gilzean, Perryman, Chivers, Peters, Pearce, Sub. Johnson.  Referee; Mr. M. Fussey (Rotford). 
Everton and Spurs put on a fine exhibition of entertaining football at Goodison Park this afternoon. Everton did much more of the attacking without creating many real chances. But the midfield play from both sides was of a high order with Everton—goals apart —playing their best for some time. From the start Whittle and Husband changed wings and the first excitement came from a powerful 35 yards shot by Harvey, which Jennings pushed up and caught on the rebound. Spurs replied with a brilliant left wing move ending with Pearce making a fine centre for Gilzean, who headed wide. There was plenty of action and incident in the opening stages with both teams battling for a midfield grip. Spurs looked exceptionally good in the air. Pearce made a fine headed pass to Gilzean, whose header was saved by Rankin. Gilzean took a blow to the head in the incident. Rankin saved Everton when Labone and Hurst got in each other's way, 30 yards out, and the ball bounced just right for Chivers, who took it on unchallenged. Rankin came quickly out of goal to save the ball rebounding off his feet to Peters. The England player hit a quick shot, but it went straight to Rankin, who was back in position. Whittle was enjoying himself on the left. He popped up on the other side of the field, however, to take a fine 30 yards pass from Ball, but ran the ball outside, trying to take it around Knowles.
Defences stretched
Chivers, the leading scorer in the First Division, was way off target with a left-foot shot, after Mullery's precise pass had found a gap in the Everton defence. This was a top-class match between two teams playing attractive football. The midfield play was remarkable for the sustained accuracy of the passes and both defences were at full stretch. Everton were doing more of the attacking now and looking very good in the process. Everton were playing their best football for weeks. Keith Newton slid through a glorious pass for Husband to chase and it needed a desperate last-ditch save by Jennings to turn the ball away for a corner as Husband looked like moving around him for a gift opening. Jennings was fortunate to deflect a shot from Kendall, which surprised the Spurs' defence, after Royle had cleverly brought the ball down and touched it back to Kendall. Everton's command came from the skill of their midfield trio, with Harvey having his best game for weeks. He was sharp into the tackle and he missed very little which came his way. There were many touches of individual brilliance—none better than when Gilzean pulled down a waist-high pass from Pearce and drove it narrowly over the bar from just outside the area Newton lost possession to Gilzean, who stroked a perfect pass forward for Chivers, but the Spurs leader hit it across the face of goal and wide of the far post.
 Penalty appeal.  
There was an appeal for a penalty when Whittle and England went down as Whittle chased a through pass from Husband, but when both players got up they made it clear that there had been no offence.
Everton's defence delayed dangerously hoping for an offside decision that didn't come when Peters turned the ball wide to Mullery. Mullery went on, but Newton came back to deflect his shot for a corner. Half -time.—Everton nil, Tottenham nil .
Everton should have scored within a couple of minutes of the restart. They repelled a Spurs free kick and Kendall hit a great pass down the right to the unmarked Ball, who took it on and passed to Whittle, who was also unmarked. But the winger took a hurried shot as Jennings came out and drove the ball wall wide.
Few chances
Defences had been so good that clear chances of this mature had been few and far between. Royle, who was having a fine match, beat England beautifully on the ground to drive a left foot shot into the goalmouth, but Collins was there to side-foot it away. From a Ball corner, Jennings failed to collect the ball cleanly and in a frantic scramble two Everton shots were blocked before the ball was returned and Whittle headed just over the top. Everton continued the first-half pattern by doing most of the attacking without extending Jennings in goal, but Spurs always looked dangerous when they broke away. Everton's defence was playing soundly with Labone doing a fine job against Chivers. There was danger for Everton when Pearce drove a fast, low shot into the packed goalmouth. The ball rebounded to Peters who hit a close-range shot which Newton blocked. Spurs appealed that he had handled, but the referee waved play on. After Peters had cleared well in an Everton raid, he was at the other end of the field in the next minute to flick the ball inside to Mullery, who just failed to get in a shot as the ball broke awkwardly. Play by many individuals was of a very high level. Gilzean and Mullery were outstanding for Spurs, while Harvey maintained his form and was always in the thick of it in midfield. Ball sent Royle away and although he beat England once, England recovered to block the shot at the second attempt.
Daring save
Rankin made another daring save—with his feet this time—when Perryman moved on to a fine pass by Chivers and shot. Peters drove a shot wide and Husband followed suit at the other end, after a fine burst down the middle by Hurst. Spurs had their biggest escape, ten minutes from the end, when Knowles kicked off the line a shot by Royle, after Ball had chipped the ball into the middle. Collins pulled back Husband when it looked as though the Everton winger was breaking through. Collins was told off by the referee and Everton's free kick was blocked. Everton were staging a tremendous drive in the closing minutes and the Spurs defenders were desperately blocking shot after shot. Final: Everton 0,  Tottenham 0.  Official attendance: 43,955.
BLUES VERDICT
Goodison was the scene of not only a fine match this afternoon, but also of many outstanding individual performances. Spurs, with their composed and accurate football, showed that their third place in the league was well deserved. With Mullery and Gilzean In brilliant form, they played their full part in one of the best games seen on the ground this season. Everton too, lifted their game. Harvey was back to his best and with great support from Kendall in midfield, kept Everton on the attack for most of the game. Rankin made several excellent saves from dangerous breakaways by Spurs, but it was the Spurs defence who had much more to do.  Their tall defenders were excellent in the air, and although Royle had a fine game against England, the lack of height in other positions in attack halted many fine Everton attacks.

GOODISON CUP-TIES ARE NOTHING NEW FOR TRANMERE ROVERS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 28 November 1970
Tranmere Rovers due at Goodison on Monday night for the second replay in their first round F.A. Cup-tie against Scunthorpe United, are no strangers to cup occasions on this famous ground.  Two years ago they 4-0 to Everton in the second round the League Cup. Earlier that they went out 2-0 the fifth round of the F.A Cup, with Everton going on to reach the final against West Bromwich.  But possibly the most famous Cup-tie Tranmere have played at Goodison was in 1952. In a third replay of a second round F A Cup-tie, the beat the North-Eastern amateurs Blyth Spartans 5-1.  They had drawn 1.1 at Prenton, 1-1 at Blyth and 2-2 at Carlise in the second replay.  Now they tackle Fourth division Scunthorpe with the prize a home draw against Mansfield Town on December 12. 
All pay
It will be pay at the turnstiles for everyone on Monday. This includes members of Everton's 300 Club, but on production of their cards they will be allowed to sit in the 300 Club area as long as seats are available, because that accommodation will be shared with complimentary ticket holders.  Only two sides of the ground will be open and seats in the Goodison Road and Bullens Road stands will be 10s Ground admission on the Goodison Road side is 6s and the Bullens Road paddock 7s.  The Boys Pen will be 3s, ground turnstiles and Goodison Road turnstiles will be open at the church end only, and the 6s turnstiles for the Goodison Road terrace will be open at the church end in Goodison Road. 
Everton have finally received confirmation from Hans Bangerter, secretary of U.E.F.A that Henry Newton is eligible to play in the quarter-finals of the European Cup next March.  Under one cup rule he could not play under another, he could.  The organizing authority have now cleared him. 
EVERTON HAVE received a warning about playing conditions in Athens as they look ahead to their European Cup quarter final tie against the Greek champions, Panathinaikos, on March 24.  It comes, oddly enough, from the programme note, of Dundee United, who played Panathinaikos in a friendly last summer before 18,000 spectators, and lost 3-1.  The notes were headed: "Good luck, Everton-- you'll need it." They went on: "Our first thoughts when we saw the European Cup draw was to feel sympathy, for Everton.  They will be playing in Athens, on the worst playing surface United have encountered on all our travels. "Six months ago, the pitch was pitted and bare all down the middle In addition, the dressing room facilities left much to be desired and the most notable feature was a high fence with spikes around the pitch to keep the fans at bay." Everton have taken due note. 

HARRY CATTERICK LOOKS AT THE THREAT TO SOCCER SPEARHEADS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 28 November 1970
BATTERING OF TO-DAY’S CENTRE-FORWARDS HAS GOT TO BE STOPPED
BILLY DEAN'S record-breaking goals in season 1927-28 makes mouth-watering reading these days. But with respect to Bill—how he hated the nickname of "Dixie"—l doubt whether he would oblige with that number of goals if playing now. As tor that other great centre forward of the 1920 s and 1930S, Hughie Gallacher, I reckon he would be kicked out of the game like all the small, clever players. It is for this reason that clubs are searching more frantically than ever for hefty centre- forwards who can stand up to the battering they are certain to receive. Big men like Ron Davies (Southampton), Ian Hutchinson and Peter Osgood (Chelsea), Jeff Astle (West Brom.), Geoff Hurst (West Ham), Joe Royle (Everton) and Brian kidd (Manchester United), who stay up-field as the spearhead of the attack. Make no mistake—they get more stick “than any of their predecessors. And I shudder to think where all this will lead to unless it is stopped. We at Everton once had a great little player by the name of Alex Young. He could be rated one of the great ball players of this or all other era—but he was virtually kicked out of the game. The same could happen to George Best and others like him.
Barrier
When I played in the Tommy Lawton and Jock Dodds era—now there were two great centre forwards for you—many teams lined up with a stopper centre half with two full hacks behind him. Therefore, a centre forward generally had to hold off challenges from three defenders . These days, a centre forward has six men at the back all eager to have a go at him. Worst of all, and I must return to the topic which concerns all those who have the welfare of this game at heart, is a fact that defenders dive in at the back of an opponent shielding the ball and try to kick THROUGH him at the ball. I would be interested at the end of the season to find out just how many "man hours" strikers lose through injuries caused by opponents hacking at the back of their legs and calves, not to mention blows to the back of the head. Something has got to be done pretty swiftly otherwise we are likely to run out of big-hearted centre-forwards.  Hughie Gallacher, who stood only 5ft 6in, was able to play centre-forward against some of the hardest and strongest tacklers the game has known. But if a Hughie Gallather type turned up for a trial these days. It is doubtful whether a manager would take a second look at him in that role.  Soccer is the poorer because of this.  I would say a man who plays consistently as a spearhead taking all these knocks is lucky to last ten years at the top, whereas a class defender can have 15 to 20 years. For instance, although Bobby Charlton has been England's midfield general in the last two World Cups. I shall always think of him as one of the most thrilling strikers the game has seen. As a youngster, who could forget Charlton's electrifying change of pace, the side step and the body swerve followed by a thunderous shot. It was great to see him ... and yet one is forced to question whether he would still be playing in first class football had he not been switched to a midfield role. So in most clubs, scouts are constantly on the lookout for the big brave fellows who can spearhead a forward line. Fans probably do not realise how much time, money and effort goes into this part of the game. Even when you are top of the league, the quest to improve one's side goes on. 

YOU’RE TELLING US
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 28 November 1970
IF EVERTON MUST LOSE-BETTER TO LOSE TO FELLOW –SCOUSERS
NO EVERTONIAN least of all me—likes losing, but I suppose if we must lose, it's better to lose to fellow-Scousers.  It should be remembered both teams are going through a transitional period, Everton no less than Liverpool. The season following a championship-winning run is always an anticlimax. Nevertheless, I wonder what the reaction of the rest of the country will be, when Everton win the European Cup (which they will do). Usually, the news media finds it difficult to give credit to either of our city teams. The great thing about Liverpool is the way both sets of supporters can accept defeat with grace and humour, without resorting to stupid violence.  Saturday's match was a great game of entertaining football- but I'm still sorry we lost. T. Bouch, 28 Washington Street, Liverpool 1.
The great thing, as you say, is that most fans can take it.
JOE'S NEED
WHEN will Harry Catterick realise Joe Royle needs someone with height and weight alongside him?—only when this happens will the great young centre-forward realise his full potential. Notice what happened when Sir Alf Ramsey put Royle and Brian Kidd together ? Big Joe wiped the floor with the highly-praised Larry Lloyd—had we had, say Toshack alongside Royle, the derby game would have been no contest, even allowing for Liverpool's wonderful fight-back.—J. Forde, 39 Linner Road, Speke.  Everton's forwards didn't give three goals away.
STEVE STRUCK
RETURNING from Anfieid, after having seen Liverpool make a monkey out of me and my prediction, it was interesting to read Mr. Smith's letter about Steve Heighway. He made the point about Steve's ability to strike from impossible situations. Everton didn't watch out  ... . and suffered.—R. Draper. 34 Ascot Avenue, Litherland.
Never mind, no one can be tight all the time.
AMAZED
I AM amazed at all the fuss over the Kop apparently giving their team “a goal start." They started chanting wholeheartedly only when their team had equalized—the Everton crowd had murdered the Kop for vocal support for the whole of the game.-1. Nulty, 19 Selwood Road, Sutton. Surrey.
The Kop really got cracking when Heighway put Liverpool back in the game.
SHOWED GUTS
NO TEAM should lose a two goal lead so late in the game. Liverpool showed Everton what fight, guts and pride really mean. Everton this season have constantly humiliated their loyal fans. I’m finished—why pay cash for this rubbish, when I can watch Kirkby Town'—E. James, Summerfield Kirkby.
You call yourself " e x -Evertonian "—but I'll bet you're not.
OUTPACED
YOU stated in your derby game report that Heighway outpaced Hurst to score his brilliant goal. I know Heighway is fast, but he never beat Hurst for speed.—K. Hughes, Whitefield Square, Westvale, Kirkby. You're wrong. I said Heighway evaded a tackle, swept in on goal, and crashed the ball home.
KIDDING
TO HAVE Mike Charters reporting Everton games is nearly half as bad as having Bill Shankly writing about his beloved Reds. How they can try to kid people that Everton were the better team for 70 minutes I'll never know.—V. Jones. 51 Robson Street, Liverpool 4.
Everton DID score twice. Did look like winning ... until 20 minutes or so from time.
UNMARKED
WHY are Evertonians bleating that their team threw the game away?- In the 1966 Cup final, they were full of praise for Everson, when they came back from 0-2 to win, 3-2. If there was bad defensive play, it was by Liverpool, in allowing Everton forwards to be unmarked in the vicinity of the penalty area. Liverpool's goals were the result of their own efforts, and worthy of winning any game. —D. Anderson. 64 Withycombe Road, Penketh, Warrington.
That's a dig about 1966 Cup Final.
DISGUSTED
 I AM disgusted with the way Everton threw the derby game away. Three tall, strong defenders are needed to replace Labone, Hurst, and Keith Newton. Come on, Harry, get the cheque book out, and the goals will stop going into the Everton net.—B. Horoby, 18 Rennie Street, Kirkdale.
Come on. Mr. H. — tell us whom you'd sign, to replace three men who helped Everton win the title last season.
CROWING
I never realized there were so many Liverpool fans on Merseyside.  After 12 months of silence, they're crowing again, after having beaten Everton. This they managed only through Everton losing Kendall. So - far as we Evertonians are concerned, Liverpool were only a small egg in a large nest -there are bigger things than winning a League game, for us. Like our two trips to Wembley in spring, to pick up the F.A. and European Cups.—R. Barker, 3 Talbotville Road, Broadgreen.
Have you read the letters from your fellow-Evertonians? 
WHEN YOU surrender a two-goal lead to one of the lowest-scoring attacks in Division 1, it is diabolical, although it will not surprise a lot of Everton supporters.  Everton quite often throw away a goal lead. Until the powers-that be teach them not to panic under pressure I am afraid the prophesy that Everton will be the team of the 70s will be a pipe dream. I notice the reserves have the same tendency to panic under pressure. The first team was the same in the championship season for a 10-I5 minute period in most games. They seem to lose control. For a team with so many internationals, it's unforgiveable. The team has a weakness in goal and at left-back, and has a tendency to miss the tackle in midfield, where Everton are supposed to be so strong. If Everton have another £150,000 to spare, I suggest they try to sign Peter Shilton, and play Styles from the reserves at left back.—J. Meade, Gorselands, Aigburth Vale, Liverpool.
I wonder what brought on your spate of criticism…
INADEQUATE
Thanks heavens the next round of the European Cup is not until March-this gives Harry Catterick adequate opportunity to rectify the inadequacy of the back four and goalkeeper positions.  It is ironic that three of the back four were in the Mexico party, and the other was captain of the England Under-23 side, because, collectively, they are not good enough for Everton.  On top of this, the need for a goalkeeper of real authority has been a crying one all season.  Of course, I don’t like watching the team lose, but to throw away a two-goal lead and concede the match was easily as Everton did last Saturday (worse still against Liverpool), is really taxing the patience of the fans.  Hoping for big improvements by March-P.J. O’Shea, 195 Merry Hill Road, Bushey, Herts.
And who was it who said “Beware the Ides of March.” 
TWIN STRIKER
CHANGES must be made by Everton, in defence and attack. Wright and Hurst have not played well all season, and Whittle, for all his courage, has not the skill, directness or speed of Husband. Royle must have support with a twin striker —e.g. Macdonald, of Luton. The team should read: Rankin. Newton (K.). Labone, Kenyon, Newton (H): Kendall, Ball, Harvey: Husband, Royle, Morrissey. Sub Hurst.— P. Barn, 21 Sandhurst Drive, Aintree.
What happens when you've signed Macdonald
HEIGHTS
EVERTON have too many small players. Why are all the teams with the tall players at the top of the table, and the clubs with small men at the foot of the table?—E. Hodgson, Nant-y-Clyn, 15 Tudor Avenue, Prestatyn.
That “small “team of Everton's won the title last spring.
EVERTON MUST FIND KILLER INSTRICT
EVERTON have done it again—for the umpteenth time, when holding a winning lead, they slacken off and throw away points. This happens whether the opposition is high or low in the table. I try to console myself and say they are holding themselves for the European and F.A. Cup double—but this didn't apply to the Derby game. In many games, Everton give a football lesson to the opposition, to the extent where they evoke applause from fans of all sides—then they get fussy about taking unfair advantage, and throw stupid goals away. They won't win anything this season, until they get killer instinct. Everton are still a great team but the forward line could do with a lot more of the spirit of Alan Whittle. The defence—shaky all season need’s strengthening. And the first thing to do is bring back Gordon West who, on form, can be equalled only by Gordon Banks. No team can afford to keep West in the reserves indefinitely.—R. Power. 67 Durban Road, Watford.
I get the impression you don't seem to know what to make of it all.

GREEK ORDEAL…
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 28 November 1970
BUT EVERTON’S EXPERIENCE SHOULD SEE THEM THROUGH
By Brian Glanville
The quarter-finals of the European Cup present an intriguing and unexpected picture. There are no holders: Feyenoord have long since fallen and U.T. Arad, their conquerors, have in turn been eliminated by Red Star of Belgrade. There are no Italian contestants, Cagliari having lost to Atletico Madrid. Britain still has Celtic and Everton in the contest, though neither has been as impressive as last season, and Everton needed the new, controversial resolution of penalties before knocking out the Bundesliga champions, Borussia Munchen Gladbach. Now they must play the greatly improved Greeks, Panathanaikos of Athens. One thing is pretty certain: they will not win on the grassless, hard, difficult surface of the Panathanaikos Stadium—nobody really does. But equally surely, the Greek team are going to find it a great ordeal to play on what will probably be a wet and wind' night in the cauldron of Goudison Park, where in its way the support for the home team is just as fanatical as in Athens. The first game will be at Goodison, and I rather think Everton will score enough goals to take them into the semi-finals. They will hope that a team which has been somewhat shaky in defence will have improved by the time these ties are due; that Brian Labone will have recovered his old, international form, and that Alan Ball, who has had much too much football over the past year, will have recovered his old snap in midfield. The Greek side has an excellent, driving little wing half in Domazos, who has scored fine goals for club and country, a dangerous centre forward in Antoniadis, and a very large will to win. They did not have much trouble with the former European Cup winners Cup holders, Slovan Bratislava, whom they beat 4-1 in Athens and lost to them by the odd goal of three in Czechoslovakia.  In the previous round, Antoniadis got five of the seven goals they scored in their two ties against the admittedly feeble Jeunesse Esch, of Luxemburg. But experience and latent talent should take Everton through. Celtic, I am not so sure about. Having seen them recently in a friendly match at West Ham—not a completely fair test. I readily agree—l still admire them very much.
Weaknesses
Yet they seem to have defensive weaknesses absolutely made for exploitation by a quick, brave, swiftly turning centre forward like Johan Cruyff, who is now back and fully operative for Ajax. The equal courage and penetration of Jimmy Johnstone, and the power and increasing ball skills of big John Hughes, will, of course, set their problems to the Ajax defence, in which the mature Yugoslav, Vasovic, remains a commanding figure. Ajax—though not Cruyff—tend to play irresistibly in Amsterdam, but not so well away. Keiser, in particular, is a left winger who seems to lose 70 per cent, of his potentially great effectiveness once out of Holland. This affects Cruyff, who depends a great deal on his support. The first game is In Amsterdam, and I think Ajax will win it. It remains to be seen whether they can hold out against the Celtic fury in Glasgow. The match between Carl Zeiss, the East German champions, and the excellent young Red Star team defeats forecast. East German teams in the past have done very little in the European Cup, but Carl Zeiss are rather different, in the image of rapidly improving East German football. To beat Sporting Lisbon at home and away 2-1 in each case was a notable effort, even if the Portuguese may lack the hard physical challenge which will be provided by Red Star.
Ball Player
Carl Zeiss have some excellent forwards, among them the two Ducke brothers, Roland and Peter. The latter has retained his place in the East German national team for more than seven years, a centre-forward of skill, pace and incision. But nobody in the German side is quite the equal of the ebullient Dragan Dzajic, still perhaps the most dangerous left-winger in Europe, a marvelous finisher and a splendid ball player. Filipovic has been getting goals—two when Hungary's Ujpest were beaten 4-0 in the first round in Belgrade. I think Red Star will have perhaps a little too much flair for Carl Zeiss, though it will be a close run thing. That leaves the clash between Athletic Madrid and last season's unexpected semi-finalists, Legia Warsaw. Legia's hopes must be in the fact that the Spanish team's formidable centre-forward, Garate, injured a cartilage playing the return tie against Cagliari, while the dangerous inside forward. Luis has also been in the wars. 

EVERTON FIND GAPS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 28 November 1970
Wednesday were first to attack and ought to have taken the lead after only three minutes when a mix-up between Styles and Kenyon left Lawson with an open goal but the winger’s shot was well off target.  Everton immediately hit back and forced the first corner of the game which was easily cleared.  After ten minutes Jones collected the ball just inside his own half before setting off on a jinking 40-yards run which he finished by blasting the ball past a startled Springett to put Everton in the lead.  After 23 mins, a quick three-man move spilt the Wednesday defence, Wilson dribbling the ball round Springett before scoring from an acute angle.  Wednesday were doing a lot of attacking and West save from the lively Sunley.  Half-time; Sheffield Wed Res 0, Everton Res 2.
Sheffield Wednesday Res;- Springett; Smith, Burton; Mullen, Young, Lymer; Lawson, Ken Johnston, Sunley, Prudham, Kevin Johnson, Sub; Cameron.  Everton; West; Seargreant, Styles; Scott, Kenyon, Lyons, Melledew, Wilson, Johnson, Jones, Kenny, Sub; Graham.  Referee; Mr. P.C Beech (Worcester). 

NO GOALS-BUT A GREAT GAME
Liverpool Echo - Monday 30 November 1970
By Mike Charters
For those who go to Goodison for the sole purpose of hoping to see Everton win, Saturday’s goalless draw with Spurs must have been a frustrating experience.  For those who go to see entertaining football of class, it must have been one of the most satisfying days of the season.  I thought it was a splendid game in every way- a credit to both sides, liberally sprinkled with individual talent which highlighted the tense struggle for goals between two teams of skill and ingenuity.  Yet I have heard plenty of moans over the week-end from Everton fans who were critical of their team because they did not score.  Don’t those people ever give credit to the quality of the opposition?  Every player on the pitch always tried to do something intelligent with the ball.  Very few careless or hurried passes were made.  Even in the tightest of situations, they tried to play themselves out of trouble with skill.  For me, it was a prime example of a game which can be exciting, attractive and entertaining-even without goals, as the cream on the top.  Because Everton had so much of the play, Spurs were fortunate to go back home with a point.  But they are a very fine side indeed, and their defence –helped by luck and the break of the ball on occasions-played splendidly.  At times and particular in Everton’s furious late rally for a winning goal, shot after shot was blocked.  But generally, Kinnear, Knowles, England and Collins played with an admirable composure, with Jennings very safe in goal behind them.
Foundations
In midfield, Mullery and Perryman were as effective as the Everton midfield trio of Ball, Harvey and Kendall, who were the foundation stones of Everton’s over-all command.  Harvey was back at his best, and his tigerish tackling and relish for the ball, helped to set up Everton attacks with ball and Kendall.  That Everton did not score was due to Sours’ competent defence, a goal-line clearance by Knowles from Royle’s shot, and a hurried shot wide by Whittle from the best chance of the game.  Defences were so good and the tactical play of such a high order, that goal chances were few and far between Spurs had two clear-cut openings, but Rankin saved bravely from Chivers and Perryman.  Despite being back on defence for much of the time, Spurs were not purely defence-minded.  They had the flair and finesse to the strike quickly themselves, and it was good to see Labone coping so effectively with Chivers.  He and Hurst needed to be strong in the middle, because Wright did not look happy at times against Pierce, and the artist Gilzean, gave Keith Newton 90 minutes of torture.  Up front Royle did well in his aerial jousts with England, beat him a couple of times on the ground, but finishing all along the line lacked fire and that instant thrust which can bring goals.  Husband, in his first league game for two months was out of touch understandably at times, but Whittle, with his effort, courage and energy never gave up trying to compensate for that miss.  If he could take the ball around opponents rather than trying to go straight through men inches taller and stones heavier –he would not have to take the physical hammering he is getting in every match. 
Monday’s Man
Everton midfield star Colin Harvey has been out of touch with his form for most of this season.  He has not shown that eagerness for the ball, his bite in the tackle, his astute constructive passes.  But it all came back to him against Spurs on Saturday.  This was the Harvey whose outstanding, consistent play last season took him to the fringe of England selection. 

A CHRISTMAS SURRPISE FOR KEVIN
Liverpool Echo - Monday 30 November 1970
There’s a special Christmas surprise in store for Kevin Clancy, 18, from soccer fan who regularly travels 250-miles from his home in Sunninghill, Berkshire, to support Everton, his faviourite team, at Goodison Park.  Our story about the exploits of the Blues’ long distance supporters-he recently travelled 1,000 miles to watch them play three times in a week- caught the eye of club officials.  Now, they are sending Kevin a special invitation to their next home game at Goodison, against Southampton.  He will be taken on a tour of the ground by Mr. David Exall, the club’s promotoons manager, and it is hoped that he might be able to have a chat with some of the players before the kick-off.