Match by the greatness of the players wearing them
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He was the highlight of the first game I ever went to. Saw him stand toe to toe with some giant WBA centrehalf, (body language gist) who seemed to have the good sense to agree with Bobby, well on reflection, no, he didnt feel lucky and no, he didnt want to 'see me.'
My older brother who did see him, and my beloved late father stated he was a totally different player than Bally -
a prolific scorer from midfield with two hat tricks the ability to pass beautifully, and a screaming banana shot with his size four boots from distance - He was made captain we finished 4th - following season got injured so the Catt assume at the age of 30 he was over the hill - the rest is history he was snapped up by Revie where Leeds lay 2nd from bottom in the old division 2 he transformed them avoided relegation then got them promoted to Division one of old - in 1965 they lost the title only on goal difference to Man united, and lost at Wembley to the other lot over the park after extra time Bobby Collins was the driving force voted player of the year first scottish player to receive the award - Roy Vernon , and Labby stated sold far too soon and one of the best midfield generals to be sold too soon like Bally - The little general was a complete ball winner he was tough, and hard, and he passed this on to Giles and Bremner....... pity I just missed him play.......
Bobby Collins
Position:
MF
D.o.B:16/02/1931Birthplace:Glasgow
Appearances:147Goals:48
Currie, Addison and Reece, showed infinitely more threat than the Everton attack which was reduced to Royle trying to achieve miracles on his own. - I was at this cup tie the two Sheffield United wingers Woodward, and Currie ripped us apart in the 2nd half.......
BALL BANNED
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 08 January 1970
HE GETS 5 WEEKS-AND £100 FINE
By Mike Charters
Everton and England forward Alan Ball was suspended for five weeks, starting from Monday, and was fined £100 by an F.A. Disciplinary Commission sitting in Derby this afternoon. A commission spokesman said that in reaching their decision the members took into account the circumstances of one of the previous bookings, that against Wolves on October 4, when he was cautioned for refusing to stand 10 yards away from a free kick. Ball was accompanied at the hearing by Everton manager Harry Catterick and director Cyril Balmforth who both gave evidence on his behalf. Ball hurried from the meeting before the decision was announced and told waiting reporters: “I have nothing to say at all." He travelled in a hired car back to Merseyside. Mr. Catterick said: "We can make no comment at all.” Ball is now ruled out for the England v. Holland game on January 14. Ball will miss the League games against Southampton, Wolves, Sunderland and Arsenal, and also the fixture Everton are trying to rearrange on January 24, the date of the fourth round of the F.A Cup.
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 08 January 1970
HE GETS 5 WEEKS-AND £100 FINE
By Mike Charters
Everton and England forward Alan Ball was suspended for five weeks, starting from Monday, and was fined £100 by an F.A. Disciplinary Commission sitting in Derby this afternoon. A commission spokesman said that in reaching their decision the members took into account the circumstances of one of the previous bookings, that against Wolves on October 4, when he was cautioned for refusing to stand 10 yards away from a free kick. Ball was accompanied at the hearing by Everton manager Harry Catterick and director Cyril Balmforth who both gave evidence on his behalf. Ball hurried from the meeting before the decision was announced and told waiting reporters: “I have nothing to say at all." He travelled in a hired car back to Merseyside. Mr. Catterick said: "We can make no comment at all.” Ball is now ruled out for the England v. Holland game on January 14. Ball will miss the League games against Southampton, Wolves, Sunderland and Arsenal, and also the fixture Everton are trying to rearrange on January 24, the date of the fourth round of the F.A Cup.
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Royle was doing particularly well with his constructive headers. He put one great pass through for Husband, who moved on to it at top speed but Jefferson stepped in with a last second tackle. Everton were not playing as they had done in the opening 20 minutes when they blitzed Ipswich almost out of sight. But they still had 90 per cent, of the play, with Ipswich pulling nine men back and defending resolutely. Only a few inches separated us form a rare sight—a headed goal by Ball. Husband cleverly beat Harper, centred to the unmarked Ball, who took deliberate aim but headed just over the bar. Everton badly needed another goal to clinch their superiority. They almost got one when Husband, showing no signs of his injury, made a fine midfield run. Morrissey's final centre was cut off by McNeil. Greater danger
Ipswich substituted Woods for Brogan after 62 minutes, and were playing more dangerously now, putting high centres over for Wigg and Hill to challenge. Hill made one good header from a corner, but it was just wide. The mist was getting thicker and Everton's first strike for some minutes was a Royle header, wide from Ball's corner. Considering the amount of play Everton had had it was remarkable that they weren't three or four up. Royle finally managed to get a header on target—and a brilliant one at that—when he scored after 73 minutes, flashing the ball home from Ball's free kick. This was Royle's first goal since November 22 and it couldn't have been more timely. Everton kept up their incessant pressure and the Ipswich defence, well though it had played, was fortunate to be only two down. Royle made the score look more in keeping with the play with another headed goal seven minutes from the end from a Morrissey centre. It followed a goal-line save by McNeil from a shot by Ball, but Morrissey collected the ball, centred to the far post for Royle to nod it in. Everton were hungry for more, while Ipswich hadn't made an attack worthy of the name in the second half. Official attendance: 42,510.
Ipswich substituted Woods for Brogan after 62 minutes, and were playing more dangerously now, putting high centres over for Wigg and Hill to challenge. Hill made one good header from a corner, but it was just wide. The mist was getting thicker and Everton's first strike for some minutes was a Royle header, wide from Ball's corner. Considering the amount of play Everton had had it was remarkable that they weren't three or four up. Royle finally managed to get a header on target—and a brilliant one at that—when he scored after 73 minutes, flashing the ball home from Ball's free kick. This was Royle's first goal since November 22 and it couldn't have been more timely. Everton kept up their incessant pressure and the Ipswich defence, well though it had played, was fortunate to be only two down. Royle made the score look more in keeping with the play with another headed goal seven minutes from the end from a Morrissey centre. It followed a goal-line save by McNeil from a shot by Ball, but Morrissey collected the ball, centred to the far post for Royle to nod it in. Everton were hungry for more, while Ipswich hadn't made an attack worthy of the name in the second half. Official attendance: 42,510.
HAVE A DRINK ON ME, DIXIE’
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 10 January 1970
ENGLAND duty prevents Everton captain Brian Labone from attending Tranmere Rovers' celebrity dinner next Tuesday. Rovers hoped he would complete a "hat-trick" of Everton captains, with Bill Dean and Jo Mercer, the Manchester City manager, as the principal guests. But the emphasis is not entirely on Everton -Liverpool's Bill Liddell, and former goalkeeper Kenny Campbell have also been invited. And television may be at Prenton, to capture Dean's nostalgic return to his old club the first time he has been there since he was transferred to Everton 45 years ago.
We have a letter from Mr. J. E. Gleave, of 170 Reginald Road, Sutton. Who used to cycle to Goodison from St. Helens to watch Dean, in his 60- goal, record-breaking season of 1927.28. Mr. Gleave enclosed 10s, and says. "Please pass this on to Dean, to have a drink on me for all the pleasure he gave me, for one. "You can't describe to anyone, and make them believe it, how the great Dixie could score goals facing the net or with his back to it. "For his weight, he was as agile as a panther when going up for the ball. What heights he could reach! It does my heart good to see his photograph keep coming up in the Echo Mr. Gleave. your 10s will be given to Bill Dean, on Tuesday
A MAN with a name famous in EVerton history had a football promotion. He is Jimmy Dunn, whose late father was in Everton's 1933 Cup-winning side played in that great forward line led by Bill Dean, and was one of Scotland's blue Devils " who thrashed England 5-1 at Wembley more than 40 years ago. Jimmy junior was made first-team coach and trainer at West Brom, after some years as youth-team trainer. He was best known in his playing days with Wolves. Born in Scotland, he was brought up in Liverpool and lived in Goodison Avenue. He ask, to be remembered to the many friends of his family still living here.
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 10 January 1970
ENGLAND duty prevents Everton captain Brian Labone from attending Tranmere Rovers' celebrity dinner next Tuesday. Rovers hoped he would complete a "hat-trick" of Everton captains, with Bill Dean and Jo Mercer, the Manchester City manager, as the principal guests. But the emphasis is not entirely on Everton -Liverpool's Bill Liddell, and former goalkeeper Kenny Campbell have also been invited. And television may be at Prenton, to capture Dean's nostalgic return to his old club the first time he has been there since he was transferred to Everton 45 years ago.
We have a letter from Mr. J. E. Gleave, of 170 Reginald Road, Sutton. Who used to cycle to Goodison from St. Helens to watch Dean, in his 60- goal, record-breaking season of 1927.28. Mr. Gleave enclosed 10s, and says. "Please pass this on to Dean, to have a drink on me for all the pleasure he gave me, for one. "You can't describe to anyone, and make them believe it, how the great Dixie could score goals facing the net or with his back to it. "For his weight, he was as agile as a panther when going up for the ball. What heights he could reach! It does my heart good to see his photograph keep coming up in the Echo Mr. Gleave. your 10s will be given to Bill Dean, on Tuesday
A MAN with a name famous in EVerton history had a football promotion. He is Jimmy Dunn, whose late father was in Everton's 1933 Cup-winning side played in that great forward line led by Bill Dean, and was one of Scotland's blue Devils " who thrashed England 5-1 at Wembley more than 40 years ago. Jimmy junior was made first-team coach and trainer at West Brom, after some years as youth-team trainer. He was best known in his playing days with Wolves. Born in Scotland, he was brought up in Liverpool and lived in Goodison Avenue. He ask, to be remembered to the many friends of his family still living here.
COLIN’S GIRL
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 14 January 1970
Colin Harvey the Everton midfield star, who started his comeback last week after a long spell out with an eye infection, that threatened his career, is getting married—next week.
Colin's closely - guarded secret—he has been engaged since before Christmas—leaked out to-day with an announcement that he is marrying 20-years-old, blonde, Maureen Murray, a clerical officer at Mill Road Hospital, Everton.
Colin, aged 25, met Maureen two years ago in North Wales and their marriage will take place in Prestatyn. Maureen's parents live at 30 Trevor Road, Prestatyn. Said Mr. Murray: "We weren't surprised about the wedding as Maureen and Colin have been going steady now for about two years." The wedding will take place on Wednesday afternoon at the Catholic Church. Plas Avenue at 2.30.
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 14 January 1970
Colin Harvey the Everton midfield star, who started his comeback last week after a long spell out with an eye infection, that threatened his career, is getting married—next week.
Colin's closely - guarded secret—he has been engaged since before Christmas—leaked out to-day with an announcement that he is marrying 20-years-old, blonde, Maureen Murray, a clerical officer at Mill Road Hospital, Everton.
Colin, aged 25, met Maureen two years ago in North Wales and their marriage will take place in Prestatyn. Maureen's parents live at 30 Trevor Road, Prestatyn. Said Mr. Murray: "We weren't surprised about the wedding as Maureen and Colin have been going steady now for about two years." The wedding will take place on Wednesday afternoon at the Catholic Church. Plas Avenue at 2.30.
Everton v Southampton away in a 2-1 defeat as Colin Harvey returns from eye injury-
Moggsy scoring-
Moggsy scoring-