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Printed by John Goodman & Sons (Printers) Ltd., Castle Street, Birmingham 4, for the Aston Villa Football Club Ltd., Proprietors, and published by them at their Offices, Trinity Road, Aston, Birmingham 6. jfhe Villa News and Record Official Journal of the Aston Villa Football Club, Limited. Directors : Mr. F. H. NORMANSELL, J.P. (Chairman). Mr. J. BROUGHTON (Vice-Chairman). A WINNER Mr. C. S. BUCKLEY. Mr. NORMAN L. SMITH. Mr. EDWARD SMITH.

AT HOME President : SIR PATRICK J. HANNON. Vice-Presidents : Mr. ARCHIE BROWN. OR AWAY- Mr. F. C. SARJEANT. Mr. W. E. LOVSEY. Manager : Mr. GEORGE MARTIN. Secretary : Mr. W. J. SMITH, Aston Villa Offices, Trinity Road, Aston, Birmingham, 6. Telegrams—" VILLA, BIRMINGHAM." Telephone—EAST 1646-7.

No. 28 Vol. 10 February 28, 1953 Threepence NOTES OUR FIRST TEAM will be at home fifteen minutes might have scored at least again next Saturday, this time in a League three times. Thompson's failure to safely fixture, and our opponents will be the pilot a penalty kick, in the ninth minute, other Merseyside team — . When was our first disappointment, for although the two teams last met, at Liverpool on he placed the ball nicely to the left of October 18th, Villa won a hard game by Hanson, there was not sufficient force 2—0, and whilst our lads will be all out to behind it, and the goalkeeper easily got complete the double, you may be sure the to it. This was followed by Higgins and visitors will come with the idea of avenging Barrass kicking off their own goal line that defeat. There is every portent of a good scoring efforts by Roberts and Walsh. very keen game, for League points are Hanson foiled other attempts at scoring vitally wanted by both sides, sb make by Goffin and Walsh by some most your objective next Saturday admirable saves. Altogether Villa were, in when the kick-off will be at 3 o'clock. this first half, in most powerful form, and things looked good for them even IN THE COUNTRY AGAIN. though they had not found the net. Last Sunday morning a party of our players, in the charge of Mr. George Martin, The second half, as so often happens, left Villa Park for their comfortable saw a great change. Villa's method and quarters in the country at Letchworth — speed seemed to have gone ; the attack, where another of their toning-up processes which had been so lively, became dis­ will be undertaken. This will be their third jointed and sluggish, even though both visit to Letchworth during the past few Dorsett and Blanch flower were doing their weeks. They commenced their return best to get them back to their first half yesterday, staying the night in Leamington, mood. coming on to Villa Park to-day just before It was here that our strength in defence the time of kick-off. once again revealed itself. Parsons made several brilliant saves from Moir, Hassall NO GOALS AT BOLTON. and Lofthouse ; Aldis and Parkes never Bolton Wanderers 0. Aston Villa 0. faltered, and Frank Moss had such a firm I The Better Beei' I Despite the absence of goals at Burnden grip on the famous Nat Lofthouse that Park on Saturday this game produced a lot England's centre-forward had few oppor­ of really admirable approach work, and tunities of showing his capabilities. In some first-class finishing which was ably fairness to our attack it is only fair to state nullified by sound and solid defensive play that in the last twenty minutes their power on both sides. Villa, who had on view was greatly diminished by a thigh injury the side which had so ably trounced Ports­ to Dave Walsh which had him almost is so popular ! mouth in mid-week, should have had the hopping on one leg for the rest of the time. game in safe keeping long before the Johnny Dixon, too, had also been in the interval. They had the Bolton defence wars. Altogether, we suppose the result guessing quite early on, and in the first was a fair one, but it would have been nice 217 February 28, 1953 VILLA NEWS & RECORD - February 28, \ 3 \ _A NEWS & RECORD

to have brought back the full quota of exit of our third team from this season's points instead of sharing them, even competition. Good scoring chances were A LITTLE OF EVERTON'S allowing for that great drive by Parry, missed before the Colliery, in the tenth three minutes from the end, which hit the minute, went into the lead through HISTORY foot of a post with a terrific thud. Holland and five minutes later White scored Bolton Wanderers : Hanson ; Hartle, Higgins ; another. Soon after resuming Tyrrell Wheeler, Barrass, Bell; Hughes, Moir, Lofthouse, scored for Villa, but Holland and Harvey There are few, if any, more attractive Champions Five Times. Hassail, Parry. scored further for the home side before visitors to Villa Park than our Cup-tie They were runners-up for the League Aston Villa : Parsons ; Aldis, Parkes ; Blanchflower, opponents of to-day, for whatever their Moss (F.), Dorsett; Roberts, Thompson, Walsh, Chapman, just before the end, reduced Championship in the second season of the Dixon, Goffin. Villa's deficit. position in the League, or whichever competition, and became champions the Referee : Mr. L. N. Peake (Rotherham). Aston Villa : Richardson; C. Platts, Hunt ; League they are performing in, they usually following year. In all they have been First Barrett, Proudler, Crowe ; A. Harvey, Follan, Jeffries, endeavour, and generally succeed, in Division Champions five times and runners- Tyrrell, Chapman. THE LEAGUE - FIRST DIVISION playing that brand of football bearing the up on six occasions. In the F.A. Cup they (Up to and including February 21st). label—classical. And in writing that word, Goals have reached the Semi-Final eleven times, P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. BIRMINGHAM AND DISTRICT we are reminded of the 1896-97 Cup Final the Final on five occasions, and won the 29 14 5 10 49 32 38 A.F.A. between Aston Villa and our to-day's trophy twice. Wolverhampton Wan. 31 14 8 9 61 50 37 visitors which has ever been referred to as West Bromwich Albion 30 17 49 44 SENIOR CUP. 10 3 37 a classic. Villa won that Final by 3—2 Originally rhe club was formed by a Preston North End .. 28 14 6 8 59 42 36 Aston Villa Amateurs 9. Arsenal. . 27 14 6 7 66 43 35 and went on to win the League Champion­ number of young men attending St. Aston Lane Old Boys 1. Sunderland 30 13 9 8 53 53 34 ship in the same season. Nine years later Domingo Congregational Church, Everton, Blackpool 29 13 9 7 57 51 33 At Grange Road, Erdington, on Saturday, Manchester United 30 13 10 7 46 46 33 the two clubs met again in the F.A. Cup, but in 1879 they changed their name to Charlton Athletic 27 12 7 8 54 45 32 our Amateur team had a runaway win in it was in a Semi-Final at Stoke, which Everton and became members of the Tottenham Hotspur . . 30 11 11 8 55 45 30 the semi-final of the Senior Cup, and thus ended 1—1. Villa won the replay at F.A. In 1882 they rented an Liverpool 29 11 12 6 48 53 28 enter the Final for the second year in Sheffield Wednesday . . 31 10 13 8 46 51 28 Nottingham 2—1. Since then the two enclosed ground of their own and the first Portsmouth 30 10 13 7 52 57 27 succession. The successful marksmen clubs have missed each other in " the Cup " " gate " realised thirteen shillings. The Bolton Wanderers 28 10 11 7 45 50 27 were : Broadhead 3, Perrin 4, Meaking 1, but have had many stern contests under club won its first trophy — The Liverpool ASTON VILLA 28 8 10 10 39 39 26 and opponent (o.g.). Newcastle United 30 10 14 6 45 53 26 the auspices of the Football League. and District Cup — in 1884. Eventually Cardiff City 27 7 10 10 33 30 24 Aston Villa Amateurs : D. Partridge ; J. Darnley, they had the tenancy of a field in Stoke City 30 8 15 7 38 51 23 D. Cowley ; W. Johnston, B. Jordan, R. Wood ; Middlesbrough 30 8 15 7 45 65 23 A. Broadhead, B. Middleton, J, Perrin, M. Dobson, Formed in 1888, Everton were one of Road, and there they remained for nine Chelsea 29 7 14 8 38 48 22 H. Meaking. the original twelve which formed the years. At the end of that time the owner Derby County 30 8 16 6 40 53 22 Football League, and remained First of the ground decided to increase the rent, Manchester City . . . 29 8 16 5 46 63 21 Division members until the end of season and as a number of the members declined CENTRAL LEAGUE. OUR GOAL SCORERS. 1929-30 when they suffered relegation. to agree to it, there was a split in the camp. Aston Villa 2. Manchester United 2. (Up to and including February 21st) Their stay in lower company was of the The League : Dixon 9, Thompson 6, briefest, for at the end of the following As expected, the United Reserves played season they Were back again in the top The dissentients found new quarters a hard and forceful game at Villa Park last Gibson 4, Roberts 4, Walsh 4, Pace 3, which they named Goodison Park, and Smith 1, Aldis 1, Lockhart 1, Moss (A.) 1, division by virtue of winning the Cham­ Saturday and fully deserved to share the pionship of the Second Division. This was those left, formed a new club of their own. points. Villa started off well, but it was Goffin 1, Lynn 1, Blanchflower 1, That club is Liverpool. Opponents (o.g.) 2. followed, a year later, by their being League the United who scored first, in the fourth Champions. By the winning of these two minute, through Downie. Just before F.A. Cup : Walsh 3, Thompson 2, This then is just a little of the history championships in successive years, Everton of one of the most famous clubs in the land, half-time Smith took advantage of a slip Dixon 1, Gibson 1, Goffin 1. proudly equalled a record held only by by the United defence to beat two men, a club which is ever welcome at Villa Park, Central League : Pace 14, Smith 6, their near neighbours — Liverpool. A year before centreing, to give Pace an easy and no club will be happier than Aston Chapman 5, Canning 4, Goffin 4, Tyrrell 4, later Everton won the F.A. Cup. Three chance to equalise. Five minutes after Villa to greet the " Toffee-ites " back to Roberts 3, Jeffries 2, McParland 2, Vinall 1, glorious years. Three successive feats, in the interval McParland put Villa in front, the First Division, for they have been Walsh 1, Lockhart 1, Opponents (o.g.) 2. the performance of which Everton stand but after an hour's play, Downie again languishing too long in the Second Division Birmingham and District League : alone. Even the loss of that long held for a club of such high repute and standing. scored to once again put the sides on equal membership of the First Division was terms. Jeffries 11, N. Turner 4, Tyrrell 4, A. May their return to the higher Division be worth bearing to lead to such a triple soon, and very soon. Aston Villa : Cordell; Lynn, Vinali ; Canning, Dunn 3, H. Meaking 2, F. Bullock 2, S. triumph. Martin, Moss (A.) ; Smith, Gibson, Pace, McParland, Biddle 2, Follan 2, R. Horlick 1, Spencer 1. Lockhart. Manchester United : Crompton ; McNulty, Bent; Maserfield Cup : Jeffries 3, Spencer 1, It is interesting to recall that when the Gibson, Jones, Blanchflower ; Scott, Doherty, Foulkes, Tyrrell 1,. Chapman 1. League was first formed, Everton were Downie, McShane. LIVERPOOL League Challenge Cup : Jeffries 1. looked upon as the weakest of the twelve Referee : Mr. R. J. Fryer (Stoke). clubs, and were admitted on the promise WILL BE OUR VISITORS Mid-Week League : Pace 5, Jeffries 2, that they would strengthen their side. A NEXT SATURDAY MASERFIELD CUP. C. Basterfield 2, Spencer 1, Thompson 1, glance at their League record will fully P. Bates 1, C. Warnett 1, Tyrrell 1, Whitwick Colliery 4. Aston Villa 2. prove how that promise was well and truly KICK-OFF 3 p.m. A keen and absorbing game, on the P. Williams 1, Opponents (o.g.) 2. fulfilled. Colliery ground, last Saturday, saw the Friendly : Gibson 1. 218 219 VILLA NEWS & RECORD February 28, 8 V .A NEWS & RECORD February 28, 1953 ME TOST MCH-OFF Hercules Cycle/

TEAMS FOR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28th, 1953 THE F.A. CHALLENGE CUP - - - SIXTH ROUND KICK-OFF 3-0 p.m.

EVERTON Right Left O'NEILL CLINTON LINDSAY (2) (3)

FARRELL JONES LELLO (4) (5) (6)

BUCKLE, CUMMINS HICKSON PARKER EGLINGTON (7) (8) (') (10) (II)

Linesmen : Referee : SCORES EVERY TIME Mr. H. Haworth Mr. A. Bond (Red Flag) (London) Mr. A. E. Hughes CYCLE E MOT EQUIPMENT (Yellow Flag)

BS COFFIN DIXON WALSH THOMPSON ROBERTS (II) (10) (') (8) (7)

DORSETT MOSS (F.) BLANCHFLOWER (6) (5) (4)

PARKES ALOIS Mitchells (3) (2) PARSONS Left Right ASTON VILLA € Butlers In the event of any alteration in the Teams as printed, it will be given through loud speakers arranged around the ground.

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220 221 XT- VILLA NEWS & RECORD ----- February 28, d 3 V -A NEWS & RECORD February 28, 1953 CAMEOS OF EVERTON PLAYERS (contd.) CAMEOS OF THE EVERTON PLAYERS George Cummins (inside-right). Born Dublin. The youngest member of the Jimmy O'Neill (goalkeeper). Born Dublin, and joined Everton from a junior club Everton team, and was secured in 1950 from a Dublin junior club. Is 22 years old next in 1949, making his Football League debut in the 1950-51 season. On that occasion he month, and a maker of goals rather than a scorer. Might easily have been lost to deputised for Sagar, but has now succeeded the veteran goalkeeper, who has had a lot Everton, for within a few weeks of arriving in Liverpool he was ready to go home because to do with O'Neill's development. Shrewd judges had predicted that he would one day of homesickness which he subsequently conquered. play for Eire, and he won his first " cap " against France earlier this season. Already, Eddie Wainwright (inside-forward). Born Southport, and Everton has been his despite his limited experience, he is one of the safest goal-keepers in the Second Division. only League club. Came to the fore in Army football and was introduced to Goodison Park by . An automatic selection in the Everton team until 1951 Tommy Clinton (right back). Born Dublin and secured by Everton from Dundalk, when a succession of leg injuries upset his career. Was not able to play one first team making his first League appearances in 1949-50, Small in build for a full-back, but game last season, but is now making a " come-back." Considering his slight stature what he lacks in inches he makes up in determination. Has been in and out of the he possesses exceptionally strong shooting powers. Everton side but played in more than half of the club's matches last season and now appears to be an automatic choice. Dave Hickson (centre-forward). Born Salford. The current hero of Merseyside as a result of his dashing leadership of the Everton side. A young centre-forward with a Jack Lindsay (left back). Born Glasgow, and a former Rangers' player who had great future who learned most of his football in , from which club he joined limited opportunities with the Ibrox Park club before being transferred to Goodison Everton in May, 1948. Made the centre-forward position his own almost as soon as Park in 1950. Was then a centre-half, but has been converted into a very reliable this season began. full-back. Missed only two matches last season, and is one of the corner-stones of John Parker (inside-left). Born Birkenhead. Equally adept at either inside-left Everton's defence. or centre-forward and finished last season as his club's top scorer with 16 goals. Arrived Gordon Rankin (full-back). Born Liverpool, and has been with Everton since his at Goodison Park in February, 1948, after having represented Liverpool in the F.A. junior days. A young player of rich promise whom the club have been developing Youth competition, and is another of the young players who seem destined to carry gradually. Had a long spell of first team duty in 1949-50, but has since had to content Everton back to the First Division within the next few seasons. himself with occasional appearances. Harry Potts (inside-forward). Born Hetton-le-Hole. Signed for Everton from Burnley in 1950 at a cost of ^20,000 after spending thirteen years with the Peter Farrell (right-half). Born Dublin and formerly with Shamrock Rovers. club whom he joined from school. An excellent ball player, he was a regular member Arrived at Everton in 1946 with a big reputation which he has since enhanced. Everton's of Burnley's post-war side until his transfer, and played in the 1947 Cup Final against captain and a great inspiration to the side. Versatile, he has played many times at Charlton. Noted as a goal-maker rather than a goal-scorer, and has been handicapped left-half or in either of the inside-forward positions. Eire have frequently called upon in recent times through injury and consequent loss of form. his services and he played a great part in his country's 1949 2—0 victory against England on his own Goodison Park ground. Tommy Eglington (outside-left). Born Dublin, and was already an Eire international when he joined Everton from Shamrock Rovers in 1946. A menace to Tommy Jones (centre-half). Born Liverpool. No relation to the Welsh Inter­ most defences, and a player whom it is never wise to ignore. Possesses an unusual national Tommy Jones, who filled the centre-half position for Everton with distinction turn of speed, and has played many times for Eire and also Ireland. Absent from for so many years. A full-back when he joined Everton as a youth, and made his bow only four of Everton's matches last season and a scorer of eight goals. Hit five goals in League football in 1950. A firm tackier, and a worthy successor to his namesake. in Everton's 7—1 win against Doncaster Rovers in September last. Consolidated his first team place last season, and is now one of the best young centre- halves in the country. Score Board: Matches for Saturday, February 28th, 1953 Cyril Lello (left-half). Born Ludlow. Went to Goodison Park from Shrewsbury The first name opposite the letters represents the home team. M. signifies Town, then a non-League club, in 1948 as an inside-forward. The subject of much Match abandoned. Key for to-day's matches a.s follows :— experiment but has now settled down into a competent left-half who still retains an inside-forward's scent for goals. First came into prominence during the war when BIRMINGHAM CITY (F.A. FULHAM A TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR Cup) L HULL CITY playing as a " guest " for Lincoln City. ARSENAL (F.A. LEEDS UNITED B Cup) N SHEFFIELD UNITED Jimmy Grant (wing-half). Born High Spen, Co. Durham. A 5-ft. 4-ins. bundle BLACKPOOL of concentrated energy who gets through an amazing amount of work. Equally useful GATESHEAD (F.A. LEICESTER CITY C BOLTON WANDERERS Cup) P NOTTINGHAM FOREST as an inside-forward, and was once on the books of Wolverhampton Wanderers. WEST BROMWICH ALBION LUTON TOWN D S HUDDERSFIELD TOWN Ted Buckle (outside-right). Born London. Joined Everton in 1949 from Man­ SUNDERLAND chester United and cost a big fee. Has been rather inconsistent, but is now back to the NEWCASTLE UNITED PLYMOUTH ARGYLE E WOLVERHAMPTON WAN. T BARNSLEY form which made him a player to be reckoned with at the time of his transfer. A STOKE CITY ROTHERHAM UNITED penalty expert, he scored twelve goals in fifteen League matches last season. Has F MANCHESTER UNITED V LINCOLN CITY played more often on the left flank of the attack. CARDIFF CITY SOUTHAMPTON G CHARLTON ATHLETIC W BRENTFORD Wally Fielding (inside-forward). Born London, and was once on Charlton's books MANCHESTER CITY WEST HAM UNITED as an amateur. Like colleague Wainwright he made a big impression in Army football H PORTSMOUTH X BLACKBURN ROVERS and Everton secured his signature in 1946 in the face of much opposition. At the PRESTON NORTH END COVENTRY CITY height of his career he was near international class, and played for England against J CHELSEA Y IPSWICH TOWN Scotland in the Bolton Disaster Fund match at Manchester in 1946. Most impressive BURY WALSALL feature of his play is his talented dribbling. K DONCASTER ROVERS Z CRYSTAL PALACE 222 223 NEWS & RECORD February 28, 1953 VILLA NEWS & RECORD - February 28, . 33 MANCHESTER CITY v. ASTON VILLA FIRST TEAM FIXTURES. For Agt. CENTRAL LEAGUE FIXTURES Arsenal 1952 For Agt. Derby County L Away Aug. 23 Newcastle United .. L Away 2 0 Football Excursion—Saturday, 14th March Sunderland L Home 25 Wolverhampton W. L Home 3 Blackpool L Home 30 Sheffield United .. L Home 2 Wolverhampton W. 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