September 13, 1912
Liverpool have not been beaten at Bradford in any of their previous League matches, and their followers are hoping that they will retain their unbeaten certificate in the Yorkshire town to-morrow. The City have not made a very good start, and they were badly beaten by Aston Villa last week, so that they will be doubly anxious to show to advantage against the Anfield club.
The Liverpool forwards must be on their best behaviour if they are to get the better of the City. The Bradford men are a very sturdy lot, Campbell being a rare stumbling block. The City directors were not satisfied with the display last week, and important changes have been made in the team.
Mellors return to guard the goal in place of Jock Ewart and Gane come in at left back in place of Irvine Boocock, whilst Torrance resumes at centre half vice Jock Wyllie. Torrance is a rare half-back, and Gracie will find him a very difficult man to beat.
The Reds have their work cut out to-morrow, and they must play at the top of their form to win. The forward line should do better now that they have gained experience of another’s play, whilst the defence is likely to be sound enough. Scott returns to his place, and I believe it was only to test the half back resources of the club that Joe Dines was played against Chelsea. Scott is young and needs’ time to develop. Meanwhile he is gaining much valuable experience.
It is a hard task which the Reds have to face, but I do not expect them to be beaten. The kick-off is timed for 3.30, the sides being:
Liverpool: Kenneth Campbell; Ephraim Longworth, Robert Pursell; James Scott, Bob Ferguson, Harry Lowe; Arthur Goddard, Jack Tosswill, Tom Gracie, Tom Miller, William Lacey Lacey.
Bradford City: Mark Mellors; Bob Campbell, Bert Gane; George Robinson, Bob Torrance, Jimmy McDonald; Dickie Bond, Jimmy Speirs, Harold Walden, Archie Devine, Peter Logan.
(Evening Express: September 13, 1912)
"Play Up, Liverpool" 