Tommy Lawton returned to the Goodison Faithful on a wet evening for a belated testimonial, Joe mercer & others arranged it as Tommy was in financial trouble - a good crowd turned out on a wet evening - Joe Mercer & Sir John Moore's did not know the good amount raised would only a drop in the ocean of his debt ......a great no 9 who divorced Everton over his wife later claiming he should have stayed, and divorced her - but sadly in future months his debts ended up in bankruptcy & community service -
This game was postponed twice - Alan Whittle the scorer as Jimmy Husband was injured long term at that time - my favourite Referee at that time in charge .....