Monday, February 12 – 1940
Never in history has there been such a perfect setting for a Merseyside “Derby” game between Everton and Liverpool as that for next Saturday’s clash at Goodison Park in the Lancashire Senior Cup semi-final.
They meet at a time when their records are identical. Everton lost by the only goal at Stoke City on Saturday and although they retained the leadership of the Western Section it is only because they come first in alphabetical order to Liverpool.
Each side has played 11 games and secured 15 points while their goal average are the same – 33 for and 18 against!
Stoke are now also on the 15 mark, but they have an inferior goal-average. Still, what a race this is for the Western championship.
Next Saturday’s Goodison duel should bring the enthusiasts rolling back to the soccer fold.
Mr. Theo Kelly, secretary of Everton, wants all to know that the kick-off time on Saturday has been changed from 3.15 to 3.00 p.m.
This is in order to help Liverpool. The Reds are hoping to secure five or six of their Army players for this struggle, but it is essential that these players make the journey from their headquarters and back in the same day.
Therefore, as soon as the game is over, the Reds’ Army boys will dash by fast car to Manchester to catch their homeward train. They will not bother about changing from their football gear until they are in the train. Only by having a three o’clock start can these players make it – hence the change for Everton, as well as Liverpool, want all the big stars on parade.
(Evening Express, 12-02-1940)
"Play Up, Liverpool" 