Wednesday, November 29 – 1916
Footballically we are in great form, and Saturday next will be a most exciting period, for our rivals meet at Anfield. It will be a great day, and if the weather is fine the early kick-off (2.30) will not prevent the record crowd of the season attending.
At the moment, the Liverpool team is not chosen; but, mark my words, there are some “big things in the air.” The Anfield side has a remarkable record, and is keen on keeping its pace at the head of the chart. The players are exceeding earnest, and much enthusiasm is being put into their game; in fact, enthusiasm has carried them to the high position they now hold.
In addition, one cannot get away from the defending standard and the improvement of the forward line.
Take the defence. In five matches there has been a goal scored against the defence, and at Bury, where there were difficulties in the way of keeping a clean sheet, three points were scored. Otherwise the defence has not been pierced. It is a magnificent record, and with the Bury match out of the way it would have been an amazing record of solidity.
In goal the club has been bothered to play their best-known men. Ted Taylor is in London, and having a good time with Jimmy Galt’s team, and Kenny Campbell, I fear will not be able to help his club – he is desperately anxious to, and a great reception awaits him if he can play, but the signals are against. More’s the pity, for Campbell is in his 1914 (Cup) form.
As for the forward line, well, Arthur Metcalf has come right back to his shot, and Bennett is making good. Lewis continues to improve, and the extreme wingers are capable men.
(Liverpool Echo, 29-11-1916)
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