January 2, 1914
Liverpool v Bradford City.
At Anfield the football was the reverse of brilliant, but I must say the ground was very treacherous, and the players found it extremely difficult to keep their feet. Turning quickly without falling appeared to be a feat which few attempted with success, and in consequence many good movements went awry.
At the same time the Liverpool forwards had chances of scoring which they failed to accept, and the most glaring miss of the day was made by Gracie in the second half. Miller placed the ball forward with the flat of his foot, and the back stumbling, Gracie had a rare opening, but he failed altogether, and his shot was hopelessly wide.
The City deserved their success, if it was only for the fact that they took advantage of the opening presented. They were always dangerous, and the forwards at times worked cleverly, but Lacey was the only member of the home line who showed his true form.
Even Sheldon was not happy, and probably the heavy ball handicapped him; and it was noticed that Lacey took the corner kicks in the second half. The home halves played well enough, and the defence under the circumstances was sound, and the failure must be attributed to the front line.
Miller and Dawson were not an effective wing, the former being far below his usual form.
The Reds must “buck up” if they are not to be whacked at Sunderland to-morrow.
(Evening Express: January 2, 1914)
"Play Up, Liverpool" 