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LEAGUE CHAMPIONS FORCE A DIVISION OF THE SPOILS - Although the Magpies have the run of the play against the Champions a division of the points is fair. The new forward line tends to the individualistic rather than the combined order and the inability to convert finesse in open play with more goals is reminiscent of past failings.However, the team shows distinct possibilities. Play became rather robust in the second-half.
West Bromwich - SJP - 61,080
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Seymour - Morris
12m - MORRIS hits a rising shot past the advancing Lawrence (0-1).
40m - After Smith’s shot cannons against the underside of the bar Aitken gets away and centres for SEYMOUR to hit a fine first-time drive (1-1).
Half-Time: Newcastle 1 West Bromwich 1
Morris is hurt and has to leave the field.
Full-Time: Newcastle 1 West Bromwich 1
Position: 10th
ILL-LUCK FOR UNITED AS A DEPLETED SIDE GO UNDER - United suffer a deadly blow when they go behind within 30 seconds and then lose Curry. Their staying powers are found wanting in a fast game; defensive lapses prove their undoing.
Everton (12th) - Goodison Park - 45,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry (ret), Low, Finlay, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Harris - Kirsopp (2), Crossley
01m - Within seconds, the defence hesitates as KIRSOPP scores from Parker’s wonderful pass (0-1).
14m - Curry has to depart.
Half-Time: Everton 1 Newcastle 0
46m - Smailes’ great shot rebounds off an upright to HARRIS (1-1).
51m - CROSSLEY (1-2).
A misjudgement from Lawrence gives KIRSOPP the chance to score (1-3).
Full-Time: Everton 3 Newcastle 1
Position: 10th
INVERTEBRATE FORWARD EXHIBITION AT HAWTHORNS - Considering the eminence of the two sides engaged the exhibition given is scarcely satisfactory and neither side leaves the field with an enhanced reputation. One still needs to be convinced that the new attack is good enough.
West Bromwich (13th) - The Hawthorns - 35,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers:
McIntosh makes his debut as he replaces the injured Curry.
Harris strikes the bar.
Half-Time: West Bromwich 0 Newcastle 0
Full-Time: West Bromwich 0 Newcastle 0
Position: 17th
EVERTON BEATEN IN MODERATE GAME - United deservedly gain their first win but it is a game rather of the reckless type. Play is scrappy, there is too much of the offside business and there are symptoms of roughness. After the game it is discovered that Smailes suffered a broken rib during the match.
Everton (7th) - SJP - 35,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Finlay, Aitken, King, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Smailes, Finlay
King replaces Ward at inside-right.
35m - From a corner, Fern drops the ball and two defenders hopelessly fail in attempts to clear, presenting SMAILES with a chance to score with a fierce shot (1-0).
Half-Time: Newcastle 1 Everton 0
60m - FINLAY takes a straight pot after Aitken plays the ball across (2-0). It is the first goal scored by a half-back since Finlay scored against Chelsea in March 1915.
Full-Time: Newcastle 2 Everton 0
Position: 10th
AN OLD TRICK WORKED SUCCESSFULLY AT ST. JAMES PARK - Youngsters Hagan (who scores twice) and Seymour form a fine left-wing pairing that wins the game. It is just as scrappy as the last match, but with much less bad temper. It is a game of fluctuating character in which the Magpies rush into a three-goal lead before an easy-going attitude allows the North-Enders back into the game.
Preston (15th) - SJP - 48,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Finlay, Aitken, King, Harris, Hagan, Seymour
Scorers: Hagan (2), Harris, Doolan (og) - Woodhouse, Davies
Hagan comes in for Smailes (broken rib).
06m - Seymour heads into the goalmouth and DOOLAN - in attempting to head out - deflects the ball into his own net (0-1).
21m - HARRIS hooks in after a clever piece of play from Hagan and Seymour (2-0).
Seymour sets up HAGAN to score from an acute angle (3-0).
40m - WOODHOUSE takes advantage of a poorly cleared corner (3-1).
42m - From a free-kick MCCALL runs up to the ball but leaps over it and DAVIES runs up and scores from thirty-yards. This old ruse really should have been forestalled by United (3-2).
Half-Time: Newcastle 3 Preston 2
55m - HAGAN’s second is the outcome of some triangular passing (4-2).
Full-Time: Newcastle 4 Preston 2
Position: 7th
BENEFIT MATCH FOR TOM GHEE - Persistent rain and under-strength sides mean that there is a meagre crowd for the benefit game for the old, faithful servant Tom Ghee. He is physically unfit to earn a living and the receipts from 4,000 spectators will not go far.
South Shields - SJP - 4,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Robinson, Wilson, Phillipson, Ward, Pyke, Fraser, Ramsay
Scorers: Hudspeth (pen)
Pyke is tripped as he gets through and HUDSPETH scores from the resultant penalty (1-0).
Half-Time: Newcastle 1 South Shields 0
Full-Time: Newcastle 1 South Shields 0
NEWCASTLE GO DOWN FIGHTING AT DEEPDALE - The struggling home side recover after literally throwing two goals away in the first ten minutes. The new team has still not settled into an effective unit.
Preston (19th) - Deepdale - 20,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Ward, Harris, King, Seymour
Scorers: King, Harris - Woodhouse (2), Rogers
Ward comes in for Hagan who has stomach trouble.
06m - Lees heads Seymour’s centre the wrong way and HARRIS scores (1-0).
09m - Waddell misses his kick leaving KING with an easy task (2-0).
25m - ROBERTS ends a fine move with a brilliant goal (2-1).
Half-Time: Preston 1 Newcastle 2
WOODHOUSE heads in from Rawlings’ centre (2-2).
74m - A superb goal from WOODHOUSE (2-3).
Full-Time: Preston 3 Newcastle 2
Position: 8th
BLADES WELL BEATEN - Much improved forward work is largely due to better support from the half-back line and results in a distinct improvement in the performance. With both sides employing the offside theory it is a scrappy game which never rises above the mediocre.
Sheffield U (17th) - SJP - 40,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hampson, McIntosh, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Ward, Harris, King, Seymour
Scorers: Seymour (2), Harris
Hudspeth is replaced by Hampson.
11m - HARRIS’ shot is saved, but he rushes in before Milton to beat Gough (1-0).
25m - Aitken puts across a swerving centre which Gough seems to think is going over the bar and SEYMOUR nets at the far post (2-0). There is a vigorous protest from the visitors, but after consulting his linesman the referee held to his award.
Half-Time: Newcastle 2 Sheffield U 0
49m - SEYMOUR dribbles towards the Gallowgate goal and although Gough gets a hand to his shot from the touch line he can’t keep the ball out (3-0).
Full-Time: Newcastle 3 Sheffield U 0
Position: 9th
MASTERFUL DISPLAY BY TYNESIDERS AT BRAMALL LANE - The whole visiting line moved beautifully and there was always a sting and accuracy about the shooting which kept Gough anxious.
Sheffield U (19th) - Bramall Lane - 28,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hampson, McIntosh, Mooney, Finlay, Aitken, Ward, Pyke, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Pyke (2), Ward
Smailes has recovered quicker than expected, Pyke comes in for Harris (indisposed) and Mooney for Low.
18m - Seymour centres and PYKE’s first-time shot gives the ‘keeper no chance (1-0).
Half-Time: Sheffield U 0 Newcastle 1
53m - Gough seems to have WARD’s 30-yard shot covered, but it strikes COOK’s head and enters the net at a tangent (2-0).
75m - As a sudden, fierce thunderstorm weakens, PYKE takes advantage of a poor clearance to strike a quick rising shot into the net (3-0).
Full-Time: Sheffield U 0 Newcastle 3
Position: 7th
The match kicks off twenty minutes early due to the size of the crowd. After an even first thirty minutes United grab an opener and from then on they out-general and out-play the Wearsiders in the most sensational fashion although there is too much excitement amongst the players for a proper exhibition of the game. An ever swelling chant from the supporters of "one - two - three - four - five - six" provides a backdrop to the advancing score.
Sunderland (5th) - SJP - 58,016
Lawrence, McCracken, Hampson, McIntosh, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Smailes (2), Harris (2-1p), Seymour, Ward -
McCracken brings down Martin to concede a penalty; Hobson blasts it straight at Lawrence
33m - Seymour centres and SHEPHERD blasts a great shot in off the underside of the bar (1-0).
43m - Kasher handles a shot from Seymour and HARRIS scores from the penalty (2-0).
Half-Time: Newcastle 2 Sunderland 0
48m - Seymour beats the offside trap and centres to HARRIS who traps and scores (3-0)
50m -After a Sunderland siege Martin's centre is headed home by BUCHAN (3-1)
53m - SEYMOUR takes a Mclntosh pass in his stride and shoots home (4-1)
57m - From Seymour's corner, SMAILES deflects the ball past Scott with his head (5-1)
88m - Aitken's shot is saved by Scott, but WARD follows up (6-1)
Full-Time: Newcastle 6 Sunderland 1
Position: 3rd
Despite the fact that thirty-six trains travel down from Tyneside it is a disappointing derby crowd. It is thought many drew back in anticipation of crowded stands. With Finlay subduing Buchan, United are infinitely superior in every rank and it is a wonder that the score is only 2-0 at the close.
Sunderland (5th) - Roker Park - 39,009
Lawrence, McCracken, Hampson, McIntosh, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Seymour, Harris
Half-Time: Sunderland 0 Newcastle 0
47m - SEYMOUR converts Aitken’s centre (1-0).
57m - Aitken is the provider once more for HARRIS (2-0).
Full-Time: Sunderland 0 Newcastle 2
Position: 3rd
TYNESIDERS EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY IN ANNEXING THE SPOILS - A difficult game in which the Magpies are somewhat fortunate to gain the points. They run rings around the visitors in the first-half and are only balked in piling on lots of goals by the genius of Scattergood. But after the rest, with Low and Finlay joining Smailes in suffering injuries and United adopting a short-passing game, the Park men are the more forceful team.
w3-centerBradford PA (20th) - SJP - 48,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hampson, McIntosh, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Harris, Ward
01m - Smailes injures his arm and has to retire but he returns later with his arm bandaged.
WARD scores after receiving from Harris and tricking Blackham (1-0).
HARRIS hits a long one which curls under the bar much to the surprise of the ‘keeper and crowd (2-0).
Half-Time: Newcastle 2 Bradford PA 0
53m - MCLEAN snaps up Turnbull’s centre (2-1).
Little twice hits a post before the ball is scrambled away.
Full-Time: Newcastle 2 Bradford PA 1
Position: 2nd
BRILLIANT DEFENCE GIVES UNITED A DOUBLE OVER BRADFORD - Despite the fact that the wooden-spoonists have lost their last six games whilst United have won their last five it is the home side who are quite superior before the break. But a somewhat lucky goal just after the resumption gives United the lead and their pretty and incisive football leads them to victory. Newcastle take top spot.
Bradford PA (22nd) - Park Avenue - 15,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hampson, McIntosh, Low, Hudspeth, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Dixon, Seymour
Scorers: Harris, Aitken
Hudspeth and Dixon come in for Finlay and Smailes.
Half-Time: Bradford PA 0 Newcastle 0
49m - Seymour’s good run and centre leads to confusion which ends with Scattergood kicking the sphere against HARRIS and the ball rebounding into the net (1-0).
McLean heads the ball against the crossbar and although it bounces out to Bauchop he misses the object completely.
75m - Scattergood punches out a corner which is returned on the half-volley by AITKEN at lightning speed (2-0).
Full-Time: Bradford PA 0 Newcastle 2
Position: 1st
NEWCASTLE FIND THEIR FORM TOO LATE - The Magpies have to strike their colours for the first time at home this season. That they are unlucky cannot be denied, but they are too late in finding their true form. The visitors do not create a good impression with the number of fouls they commit and the referee takes occasion to speak to two of theIr players.
Burnley (4th) - SJP - 50,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hampson, McIntosh, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Dixon, Seymour
Scorers: Harris - Boyle (pen), Kelly
36m - McCracken is penalised for “hands” and BOYLE scores the penalty awarded (0-1).
KELLY shapes to shoot with his right before cleverly shooting with his left, Lawrence, standing with his legs crossed, is taken by surprise and cannot dive before he is beaten (0-2).
Half-Time: Newcastle 0 Burnley 2
68m - McIntosh’s shot rebounds off the bar to HARRIS who nets (1-2).
Dixon hits the angle of the post.
Full-Time: Newcastle 1 Burnley 2
Position: 2nd
UNITED GO UNDER TO BRILLIANT BURNLEY - Although United have some ill-luck they are decidedly inferior throughout with Burnley playing a capital game. By the victory the Turf Moor brigade set up a record run of successes in League football.
Burnley (4th) - Turf Moor - 38,860
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Dixon, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Dixon - Kelly (2), Boyle (p)
17m - Smailes centres, keeper Dawson slips and although he gathers the ball he drops it again and as Jones attempts to intervene DIXON dashes in to score (1-0).
26m - KELLY beats Lawrence with a ground shot from inside the area (1-1).
Lawrence saves from KELLY, but he goes on to score (1-2).
Half-Time: Burnley 2 Newcastle 1
48m - Hudspeth fouls Kelly as he races in on goal giving BOYLE the chance to score from the spot (1-3).
Full-Time: Burnley 3 Newcastle 1
Position: 4th
GREAT REARGUARD WORK FOILS LEADERS LIVERPOOL IN KEEN GAME - A very keen game in which the supporters certainly get value for money in terms of entertainment. The contest once again demonstrates that Newcastle fare better when they play open, first-time football. United score at the end of each half.
Liverpool (1st) - SJP - 50,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Mooney, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Seymour, Ward
Mooney comes in for the injured Finlay.
40m - When Harris is frustrated, WARD is on hand to drive the ball home (1-0).
Half-Time: Newcastle 1 Liverpool 0
90m - SEYMOUR heads home from Harris’ fine run and centre (2-0).
Full-Time: Newcastle 2 Liverpool 0
Position: 3rd
LIVERPOOL BOW THE KNEE A SECOND TIME TO UNITED - The crowd is not best enamoured with the game; there are too many offsides and it is a hard game frequently interrupted due to injuries. Mooney damages his jaw but plays on despite being in great pain.
Liverpool (4th) - Anfield - 25,000
Lawrence, Hampson, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Mooney, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Smailes
In United’s first serious attack SMAILES delivers a first-time shot of such power that although Scott gets his hand to it he can’t stop the ball going in (1-0).
W. Wandsworth hits a post.
Half-Time: Liverpool 0 Newcastle 1
Chambers strikes the ball against an upright.
Full-Time: Liverpool 0 Newcastle 1
Position: 2nd
ASTON VILLA PROVE A STERN OBSTACLE IN A KEEN CONTEST - The ground is a veritable quagmire and wind and rain add to the unpleasantness of the day. For the third game in a row United win through the strength of their defence although bad shooting and ill-luck contributes to the discomfiture of the Midlanders. Newcastle’s combination is weak, being too close and spasmodic.
Aston Villa (5th) - SJP - 25,000
Lawrence, Hampson, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Finlay, Gray, Pyke, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Seymour, Smailes - Kirton
Pyke (following his remarkable scoring in the reserves), Gray and Finlay come in for Ward, Aitken (chill) and Mooney.
11m - KIRTON scores after a good run by Dorrell (0-1).
37m - SMAILES equalises from a corner kick (1-1).
Half-Time: Newcastle 1 Aston Villa 1
48m - The wind carries SEYMOUR’s shot wide of Lee (2-1).
Villa hit the bar thrice.
Full-Time: Newcastle 2 Aston Villa 1
Position: 2nd
SHOCKING SHOOTING WITH UNITED THE WORST OFFENDERS - The general play in the game often verges on the brilliant, but the shooting is deplorable, almost indescribable. The forwards, in a shooting sense, seem to be suffering from a temporary aberration and appear to have lost all aptitude for, and all idea of, their art. Seymour and Smailes both miss open goals and a Low free-kick taken from near the penalty mark simply brings a huge laugh from the crowd as it sails over the bar.
Aston Villa (7th) - Villa Park - 35,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hampson, McIntosh, Low, Finlay, Aitken, King, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers:
Half-Time: Aston Villa 0 Newcastle 0
Full-Time: Aston Villa 0 Newcastle 0
Position: 2nd
In a dour struggle the Mancunians are well-worth their victory and - in the first-half at least - are infinitely superior. Special training during the week to circumvent McCrackens offside game definitely reduces his effectiveness.
Manchester U (10th) - Old Trafford - 30,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Finlay, Aitken, King, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Miller, Hopkin
30m - Hopkin swings in a centre which MILLER meets with his instep (0-1).
Half-Time: Manchester U 1 Newcastle 0
HOPKIN screws the ball in from the touch line and Lawrence appears to misjudge its height (0-2).
Full-Time: Manchester U 2 Newcastle 0
Position: 2nd
SPURS SHARE THE POINTS AFTER MUCH CRITICISED GOAL - Cantrell looks well offside when he received the ball prior to striking the equaliser but despite heated protests the pot is allowed. The game deteriorates as it progresses with the slippery condition of the turf making life difficult.
Tottenham (10th) - SJP - 45,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Mooney, Aitken, King, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Harris - Cantrell
Mooney replaces the injured Finlay.
20m - HARRIS neatly traps Seymour’s centre and scores (1-0).
CANTRELL receives the ball on an obviously offside position before going through to score (1-1). Heated protests are made by the United players, but after consulting both linesmen the referee allows the goal.
Half-Time: Newcastle 1 Tottenham 1
Harris is injured and has to retire and when he returns the forward line is re-arranged.
Full-Time: Newcastle 1 Tottenham 1
Position: 2nd
TOTTENHAM BRILLIANT AS HUGE CROWD INVADES PITCH - There is a massive turnout and long before the start the gates are closed with thousands locked out. Inside it is so tightly packed that fans soon start to clamber over the rails. And five minutes after the match starts the onlookers encroach so far that the game has to be stopped. The police manage to push back the throng but it is impossible for the players to take corner-kicks properly. The first-half is spoiled by the success of both team’s offside tactics. Although the defences continue to dominate after the break, the Londoners score two excellent goals.
Tottenham (10th) - SJP - 54,500
Lawrence, Hampson, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Mooney, Gray, King, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Dimmock, Bliss
Aitken (strain) is replaced by Gray.
Half-Time: Tottenham 0 Newcastle 0
65m - A long swinging pass from Bliss sets DIMMOCK away and he tricks four defenders to score a wonderful goal (0-1).
85m - BLISS scores from Dimmock’s run and centre (0-2).
Full-Time: Tottenham 2 Newcastle 0
Position: 4th
MEW’S CHARGE RIDDLED AS NOVOCASTRIAN FORWARDS DEAD ON THE TARGET - United win well but it is not until late in the game that the score is settled. The visitors are significantly impacted by ‘keeper Mews not being safe on his legs and limping throughout the game. The Tynesiders play starts scrappily with no semblance of either balance or understanding and the passing too short. Eventually Low starts to swing the ball out to the wings and their play is transformed.
Manchester U (10th) - SJP - 40,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Mooney, Low, Finlay, Phillipson, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Harris (2), Seymour (2), Smailes, Phillipson - Silcock, Hopkin, Partridge
McIntosh (cut eye) and Hampson (thigh strain) are replaced by Finlay and McCracken and Phillipson is preferred to Gray.
01m - HARRIS’ shot glances in off an upright (1-0).
14m - McCracken quite unnecessarily fouls Peacock allowing SILCOCK to equalise from the dread mark (1-1).
31m - A soft one as PHILLIPSON seems to only half-kick his shot which just about makes it over the line (2-1).
32m - HOPKIN scores after McCracken fails to clear (2-2).
Half-Time: Newcastle 2 Manchester U 2
48m - SEYMOUR, shooting on the run, hits a powerful cross-shot (3-2).
65m - After a fierce scrimmage HARRIS hooks the ball over Mew’s head (4-2).
70m - PARTRIDGE shows his heels to McCracken and sprints through to beat Lawrence (4-3).
Harris centres and SEYMOUR heads the ball home with power and dexterity (5-3).
SMAILES fastens onto the ball 16-yards out and hits a magnificent screw-shot onto the top right corner (6-3).
Full-Time: Newcastle 6 Manchester U 3
Position: 4th
THE STARVING OF SEYMOUR - A PRACTICE THAT WILL HAVE TO BE ENDED, OR ELSE - United are rather lucky to still be in the Cup as although they have most of the play they are feeble and fail when the demand is strongest. Second Division Forest certainly put plenty of vigour into their play, too much at times, for they are frequently penalised. With offsides aplenty too, the game is stop-start although it is always keen and interesting.
Nottingham F. (D2 - 9th) - SJP - 47,652
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Mooney, Low, Finlay, Phillipson, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Harris - Bedford
15m - BEDFORD sets Harold away and the aforementioned is on hand to meet his centre; there is more than a suspicion of offside but the goal stands (0-1).
Shaven shoots against the underside of the bar with Lawrence well beaten.
Half-Time: Newcastle 0 Nottingham F 1
HARRIS converts Seymour’s centre (1-1).
Full-Time: Newcastle 1 Nottingham F 1
RAMPANT MAGPIES - Incessant rain makes the ground very muddy; undeterred the Magpies play with a welcome earnestness and take a thorough grip on proceedings from the very start. United revert to the open style and the attackers are all bent on scoring. The game resorts to roughness a little too frequently and five minutes after the break the referee calls all the outfield players together for a lecture.
Nottingham F (D2 - 9th) - SJP - 30,728
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Harris, Seymour
There are welcome returns for Curry and Aitken.
Ward strikes the upright with a hard shot.
18m - HARRIS places the ball over Bennett’s head from a Seymour pass (1-0).
36m - SEYMOUR converts an Aitken centre (2-0).
Half-Time: Newcastle 2 Nottingham F 0
A penalty is awarded for hands but Harris’ kick is pushed over the bar by Bennet.
Full-Time: Newcastle 2 Nottingham F 0
HOPELESSLY OUTCLASSED - UNITED DRIVE BRADFORD FROM PILLAR TO POST - A thumping win gained entirely on its merits with Newcastle once again playing the open game and hitting their long passes with perfection. The Newcastle players all wear bandages around their knees. A demonstration in support of pensioner rights takes place before the match.
Bradford C (15th) - SJP - 40,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Smailes (2), Harris, Aitken
25m - HARRIS converts Aitken’s centre (1-0).
30m - Another centre from Aitken sets up SMAILES (2-0).
32m - Ewart can only help AITKEN’s shot into the net (3-0).
Half-Time: Newcastle 3 Bradford C 0
80m - Seymour sets up SMAILES (4-0).
Full-Time: Newcastle 4 Bradford C 0
Position: 4th
GREAT BACK PLAY - MCCRACKEN AND CO. EARN UNITED A POINT AT BRADFORD - The Citizens play is a revelation compared with last week and United’s defence has to be at its best to avoid defeat. In contrast, the United forwards rarely find their form, although Seymour is hampered by a boil on his neck and plays with a muffler. The match is a benefit for Ewart.
Bradford C (16th) - Valley Parade - 22,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Ward - Howson
03m - after a series of defensive blunders Smailes sets up WARD for an easy chance (1-0).
12m - HOWSON hits a lightning shot which breaks the netting (1-1).
Half-Time: Bradford C 1 Newcastle 1
Full-Time: Bradford C 1 Newcastle 1
Position: 2nd
BATTLE OF GIANTS - LIVERPOOL MASTERED AFTER DESPERATE STRUGGLE - There is a huge crowd for the match. The time of waiting is wiled away with strident singing of choruses and a brass band. The usual array of trumpets and rattles is on show and some more enthusiastic supporters array themselves in fancy dress in their team’s colours. In accordance with expectations it is a great game with the Novocastrians recording a third victory over the Lancastrians this season. The game is splendidly contested throughout and although it is very keen it is also played in a clean and sportsmanlike manner. The attendance generates record receipts for the ground.
Liverpool (D1 - 6th) - SJP - 62,073
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Harris
Harris is unlucky to have a goal disallowed for a dubious offside decision.
Chambers volleys against an upright.
Half-Time: Newcastle 0 Liverpool 0
68m - Curry centres and the ball hits HARRIS’ foot and sneaks between the ‘keeper and the upright (1-0).
Full-Time: Newcastle 1 Liverpool 0
PRETTY BUT INEFFECTIVE - UNITED’S DISPLAY WORTHY OF A BETTER RESULT Newcastle are undoubtedly the stronger side but having conceded twice in the first half-hour they cannot get back on terms. The Lord Mayor of Newcastle, along with the Mayor of Arras (Newcastle’s adopted town), are interested spectators.
Chelsea (15th) - Stamford Bridge - 50,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Dixon, Harris, Smailes, Mitchell
Scorers: Ferris, Wilding
Dixon and Mitchell replace the injured Ward and Seymour.
10m - McNeil centres to FERRIS who scores with a fine shot (0-1).
Smailes hits a post.
Ferris also strikes wood.
25m - WILDING heads in from a corner (0-2).
Half-Time: Chelsea 2 Newcastle 0
Full-Time: Chelsea 2 Newcastle 0
Position: 4th
Both teams have to make numerous changes and on a treacherous ground the game degenerates into one of the worst exhibitions this season.
Chelsea (15th) - SJP - 40,000
Lawrence, Hampson, Hudspeth, Curry, McIntosh, Mooney, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Seymour
Scorers: Smailes
McIntosh returns after injury to replace Low (groin strain).
Half-Time: Newcastle 0 Chelsea 0
46m Seymour departs injured.
76m - SMAILES (1-0).
Full-Time: Newcastle 1 Chelsea 0
Position: 2nd
IS FORWARD PROBLEM SOLVED? - WING EXPERIMENT REKINDLES CUP HOPE - United’s experimental forward line takes a while to settle but it proves effective in the end against the robust Terriers.
Huddersfield (18th) - SJP - 45,000
Lawrence, Hampson, Hudspeth, Curry, McIntosh, Finlay, Phillipson, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Aitken
Scorers: Smailes
With Seymour out with an injured ligature of the leg, Aitken is asked to play on the left with Phillipson being drafted in on the right.
Half-Time: Newcastle 0 Huddersfield 0
51m - SMAILES (1-0).
Harris is unlucky to have a header chalked-off for offside.
Full-Time: Newcastle 1 Huddersfield 0
Position: 2nd
AN IGNOMINIOUS EXIT - UNITED GET THEIR DESSERTS AT GOODISON PARK - United are well beaten with the home side displaying more understanding and balance and better finishing. The Magpies’ performance has no redeeming features. It is not a case of crying stinking fish but the first two goals are rather lucky.
Everton (D1 - 5th) - Goodison Park - 54,205
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Ramsay
Scorers: Crossley (2), Davies
16m - A centre strikes Fazackerly’s knee and rebounds to CROSSLEY who nets (0-1).
Half-Time: Everton 1 Newcastle 0
61m - Hudspeth believes he has played a successful offside but the whistle does not blow and when Davies unfairly challenges Lawrence (when he is not in possession of the ball) the ball comes through to CROSSLEY (0-2).
90m - Chedgozoy sets up DAVIES (0-3).
Full-Time: Everton 3 Newcastle 0
BRILLIANT DISPLAY BY TYNESIDERS - In the first-half Newcastle’s play is of a very high standard and their passing and combination is almost perfect. And in a sensational 11-minute spell they score thrice. The pace, which had been exceedingly hot, slackens somewhat after the break.
Huddersfield (18th) - Leeds Road - 30,000
Lawrence, Hampson, Hudspeth, Curry, McIntosh, Mooney, Aitken, Dixon, Harris, Smailes, Ramsay
Scorers: Smailes (2), Harris - Johnstone
14m - Lovely combination between Ramsay and SMAILES ends with the latter scoring (1-0).
16m - SMAILES catches the defence napping (2-0).
25m - From an Aitken corner HARRIS’ shot goes in off a post (3-0).
Half-Time: Huddersfield 0 Newcastle 3
49m - JOHNSTONE shakes off the opposition and scores from almost within the goalmouth (3-1).
Full-Time: Huddersfield 1 Newcastle 3
Position: 2nd
HAMPSON A GREAT BACK - MASTERLY EXHIBITION AT GALLOWGATE - It is not a good game as there is too much of the scrappy sort of play and in the matter of finishing both sides are found wanting. Injuries to Ramsay and Harris leave United with nine men at the end.
Middlesbrough (6th) - SJP - 40,000
Lawrence, Hampson, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Curry, Aitken, Ward, Harris, Smailes, Ramsay
Scorers: Smailes, Aitken
20m - Ramsay has to retire after a mishap.
Half-Time: Newcastle 0 Middlesbrough 0
The ball is slung over from the right and SMAILES evades Davidson and Dixon to score with a lovely cross shot (1-0).
Harris had been doing some heavy bumping and has hurt his arm, so he exchanges places with Smailes.
Harris centres to an unmarked AITKEN whose shot goes in off the inside of the far upright (2-0).
Harris has to retire leaving Newcastle with nine men.
Full-Time: Newcastle 2 Middlesbrough 0
Position: 2nd
POINT EARNED AT AYRESOME- NEW WINGER ACQUITS HIMSELF WELL - The draw means United have won 8 and drawn 2 of their matches against teams from the county of Broadacres. The gates are closed 30 minutes before kick off and the crowd witness a hard, keen game which eventually becomes rather scrappy. The final work of both sides leaves much to be desired although the home side are unlucky to hit the woodwork twice. new signing McDonald makes a most favourable impression.
Middlesbrough (7th) - Ayresome Park - 38,000
Lawrence, Hampson, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Curry, Aitken, Dixon, Pyke, Smailes, McDonald
Scorers:
Dixon re-appears vice Ward.
Poulton strikes the upright with a terrific shot.
Half-Time: Middlesbrough 0 Newcastle 0
Full-Time: Middlesbrough 0 Newcastle 0
Position: 2nd
UNITED’S WRETCHED SHOOTING - Although Newcastle have the balance of the play the forwards are not able to produce any combination and seem to have no idea of the location of the goal. Their shooting is wretched and there has been no worse forward performance this season. The result means Newcastle are now 8 points behind leaders Burnley and thus virtually ends their Championship hopes.
Blackburn (12th) - SJP - 44,000
Lawrence, Hampson, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Finlay, Aitken, Dixon, Harris, Smailes, McDonald
Scorers: Hudspeth (pen) - Hawksworth, Dawson
Finlay comes in for Curry (injured) whilst Harris is fit enough after his strained back.
The referee awards United a penalty and then changes his mind.
HAWKSWORTH (0-1).
DAWSON (0-2).
Half-Time: Newcastle 0 Blackburn 2
HUDSPETH penalty (1-2).
Full-Time: Newcastle 1 Blackburn 2
Position: 3rd
A slippery pitch makes play difficult. The Magpies come back from being three goals down to earn a point; they have some luck as the last two goals are scored when Dawson is injured and Watson is off the field.
Blackburn (12th) - Ewood Park - 25,000
Lawrence, Hampson, Hudspeth, McIntosh, Low, Curry, Aitken, Dixon, Harris, Smailes, McDonald
Scorers: McDonald, Smailes, Harris - Dawson (2), Hawksworth
12m - DAWSON dashes through and beats Lawrence with a long, low shot (0-1).
15m - HAWKSWORTH from 15-yards (0-2).
35m - DAWSON heads in a centre (0-3).
40m - MCDONALD snaps up a Sewell clearance (1-3).
Half-Time: Blackburn 3 Newcastle 1
50m - SMAILES gets through and Sewell lets his shot slip through his hands at the foot of the post (2-3).
66m - HARRIS converts a centre from Aitken (3-3).
Full-Time: Blackburn 3 Newcastle 3
Position: 3rd
Struggling Oldham adapt their style better to the treacherous conditions and deserve to win what is a poor game. United opt to play a close-passing game and never get started; their combination is weak and once more the shooting is appalling. It is the Lancastrians first away success since the first day of the season.
Oldham (20th) - SJP - 32,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hampson, McIntosh, Low, Curry, Aitken, Dixon, Harris, Smailes, McDonald
Scorers: Curry - Marshall, Campbell
10m - MARSHALL drives in a shot which should have been dealt with by either Lawrence or Hudspeth, but they both hesitate (0-1).
Half-Time: Newcastle 0 Oldham 1
26m/65m - McCracken is guilty of slowness allowing CAMPBELL to score just inside the post (0-2).
67m CURRY scores with a curling drive from the edge of the area (1-2).
Full-Time: Newcastle 1 Oldham 2
Position: 3rd
DERBY’S DISTRESS - SERIOUS HOME DEFEAT BY NEWCASTLE - Newcastle merit the victory in a game with plenty of bustle, a good deal of scrappy exchanges and the occasional flash of brilliance.
Derby (21st) - Baseball Ground - 18,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hampson, Curry, Low, Finlay, Harris, Ward, Smailes, Dixon, McDonald
Scorers: Smailes
Aitken, Hudspeth and McIntosh are all injured.
Smailes is assisted off the field after he is worsted in a tussle with Ritchie; he soon returns with a bandaged ankle.
Half-Time: Derby 0 Newcastle 0
65m SMAILES gets through and nets with a hot drive after a poor clearance, an appeal for offside being disregarded (0-1).
Full-Time: Derby 0 Newcastle 1
Position: 3rd
A game which might fitly be described as a mud competition due to the deplorable state of Boundary Park which renders any attempt at scientific play well nigh impossible.
Oldham (20th) - Boundary Park - 16,801
Lawrence, McCracken, Hampson, Curry, Low, Finlay, Aitken, McIntosh, Pyke, Dixon, McDonald
Scorers:
Half-Time: Oldham 0 Newcastle 0
Full-Time: Oldham 0 Newcastle 0
Position: 3rd
DERBY DELIGHT IN LAST MINUTE VICTORY - Luck is not with the Tynesiders as they slip up at home once more against a relegation-threatened side. There is a lack of generalship and the forwards fail to show any glimpse of combination or finish.
Derby (21st) - SJP - 35,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry, Low, Finlay, Phillipson, Ward, Pyke, King, McDonald
Scorers: Lyons
King comes in for the injured Dixon.
King hits the crossbar with a beauty.
Half-Time: Newcastle 0 Derby 0
90m - Murray’s centre flashes past the United backs and LYONS scrambles the ball in from two-yards (0-1).
Full-Time: Newcastle 0 Derby 1
Position: 3rd
UNITED AGAIN IN QUEER STREET - Wanderers have not been conquered at Burnden this season and the climatic conditions are the reverse of pleasant with a strong, blustery wind and heavy showers. The Magpies play well to a point, but lack vim in close quarters and would have rated better if their shooting had been more accurate and discriminate. And - despite the conditions - they stick to their short passing which cannot compete with the open play of Bolton. Top League scorer Smith bags a hat-trick.
Bolton (3rd) - Burnden Park - 25,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry, McIntosh, Mooney, Aitken, Dixon, Pyke, King, McDonald
Scorers: McDonald - Smith (3)
15m - Roberts centres and SMITH adds the finishing touch (0-1).
42m - A similar move sees Jack set up SMITH (0-2).
Half-Time: Bolton 2 Newcastle 0
A great centre from AITKEN is converted by MCDONALD (1-2).
SMITH completes his hat-trick after Excellent footwork from Jack (1-3).
Full-Time: Bolton 3 Newcastle 1
Position: 4th
UNITED WELL DESERVING OF HONOURS - Despite having to make many changes due to injury and indisposition United return to form in a game which is well-contested from start to finish.
Bolton (2nd) - SJP - 15,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hudspeth, Curry, McIntosh, Mooney, Aitken, King, Smailes, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Smailes
Half-Time: Newcastle 0 Bolton 0
56m - The defence hesitates as SMAILES latches on to Mooney’s pass and the centre crashes the ball into the net as Hinton advances (1-0).
Full-Time: Newcastle 1 Bolton 0
Position: 4th
GREAT GAME AT HIGHBURY - Despite the greasy surface and “pudding” ball, both teams give a masterful display of “keep possession at all costs” football. The Magpies could have won if Dinn had not been so impressive in the Arsenal goal.
Arsenal (9th) - Highbury - 30-35,000
Lawrence, McCracken, Hampson, McIntosh, Low, Curry, Aitken, King, Smailes, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: King - Rutherford
Half-Time: Arsenal 0 Newcastle 0
65m - A huge kick from United’s rear finds KING out on the left and he beats Dunn with a terrific drive into the top corner (1-0).
82m - RUTHERFORD drives the ball between Lawrence’s legs but the ‘keeper could not be blamed as the fierce shot is from point-blank range (1-1).
Full-Time: Arsenal 1 Newcastle 1
Position: 5th
A MERITED WIN FOR UNITED - Captains Hampson and Shaw and referee Fletcher all hail from Bury. Although the game has a distinct end-of-season character, both teams play good football throughout. However, in combination and accurate and unselfish parting with the ball, the home men show to advantage.
Arsenal (8th) - SJP - 40,000
Lawrence, Roxburgh, Hampson, McIntosh, Mooney, Curry, Aitken, Hagan, Smailes, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Smailes
Roxburgh makes his debut.
Half-Time: Newcastle 0 Arsenal 0
75m - Seymour’s clever run up the wing is capped by an accurate centre which SMAILES controls before shooting home (1-0).
Full-Time: Newcastle 1 Arsenal 0
Position: 4th
Third-placed City are too strong for United and win comfortably.
Manchester C (3rd) - Hyde Road -
Lawrence, Hampson, Russell, Curry, Low, Mooney, Phillipson, Hagan, Smailes, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Smailes
30m - BARNES scores after a mistake by Lawrence (0-1).
Half-Time: Manchester C 1 Newcastle 0
65m - BARNES (0-2).
69m - Lawrence can only help WARNER’s header into the net (0-3).
SMAILES (1-3).
Full-Time: Manchester C 3 Newcastle 1
Position: 5th
United have considerably the better of the first forty-five but a division of the points is a fair reflex of the play. An injury to Hampson requires Harris to drop back, leading to a disorganisation of the forward line.
Manchester C (2nd) - SJP -
Lawrence, McCracken, Hampson, McIntosh, Mooney, Curry, Pyke, Smailes, Harris, McDonald, Seymour
Scorers: Pyke - Browell (p)
09m - Harris leaves a centre from the left giving PYKE the chance to finish with a hard, low shot (1-0).
Half-Time: Newcastle 0 Manchester C 0
47m - A penalty is awarded for a somewhat doubtful case of handling by McIntosh and BROWELL scores (1-1).
Full-Time: Newcastle 1 Manchester C 1
Position: 5th