September 5, 1908
Colne opened their season on Wednesday by achieving a smart victory over Liverpool. In the first half the home side were all over their opponents, and Donald Sloan had to deal with some capital shots, the posts being hit on many occasions. They forced corner after corner, and at last Timmins, amidst great enthusiasm, fired into the net. Liverpool improved, but weak shooting spoiled one or two good openings, and the interval arrived with Colne leading by 1-0.
On changing ends, the visitors went down, and Bertram Goode equalised with a clever shot five minutes after the restart. Both sides then strove hard for the lead, but it was not till a few minutes from time that victory came to the home side through a penalty kick. It was a well-deserved win. The home forwards, with the exception of Campion, who was weak, were a smart lot. Their combination was attractive, Timmins in particular excelling himself.
Plews played a fine game at left half, and Whitehead gives promise of developing into a very acceptable centre-half. Regarding the backs, Green was the better, although Garnett tackled well and at times cleared in fine style.
(Burnley Express: September 5, 1908)
** The Manchester Courier reported in their football section on Thursday, September 3 that ‘Green’ was the scorer of the Colne penalty kick.
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