Match by Match Reports

27^th November 1967

2^nd Round – Away at Tranmere Rovers

Won 3-2

Scorers – Terry Owen, Alan Whittle (2)

 

Match Preview from 25^th November 1967, Liverpool Echo and Evening Express

 

ROVERS’ YOUNGSTERS AR NOT OVERAWED

25^th NOVEMBER 1967

Tranmere Rovers’ fans have another chance to run the rule over possible future first team men on Monday evening when their Youth side meet Everton Youth in a second round F.A. Youth Cup tie.

Tranmere will start the underdogs, but this should not worry them for the situation was the same when Bolton came to Birkenhead a few weeks ago in the first round and were defeated 2-0.

Everton will be able to call on about six or seven players with Central League experience, Tranmere on the other hand, have very few youths who have had experience in anything other than youth soccer. One exception is Trevor Storton who was in the senior line-up twice recently, and he is certain to give the youngsters a steadying influence.

A keen fight is in store, and there should be a good gate at Prenton Park.

How long can Tranmere go on relying on their good home record to keep them out of trouble? This is the question many fans are after yet another away defeat last week. Rovers have gained just three points so far during the current season with the half-way stage not far ahead.

The news that Rovers’ board has finalised plans for a new stand next season has been welcomed by loyal fans who have put up with far from comfortable facilities for many years. The Supporters Association has been asked to raise £20,000, about a third of the total cost.

It is hoped eventually that a stand stretching the whole length of the Car Park side will be erected, but this depends on the success of the side, and more important the support given.

Tranmere should not need a replay to dispose of Rochdale in the opening round of the F.A. Cup on December 9, but if it is necessary Rovers will go to Rochdale on the following Monday with an evening kick-off.

 

Team News from Liverpool Echo and Evening Express - 27^th November 1967

 

YOUTH DERBY

MONDAY 27^th NOVEMBER 1967

Tranmere Rovers include Trevor Storton, who made his Third Division debut a fortnight ago, for their F.A. Youth Cup “Derby” with Everton at Prenton Park tonight (7:30).

Storton’s experience could prove very valuable to Tranmere in their bid to topple their illustrious neighbours.

TRANMERE – Lewis; Gillard, Unsworth; Russell, T Storton, Chesworth; England, Huxley, Thomas, Dempsey, Crombie. Sub: Wilson

EVERTON – Clarke; Darracott, Styles; Brindle, Dunleavy, Seargent; Johnson, Thornton, Owen, Whittle, Kenny.

 

Match Report from Liverpool Echo and Evening Express - 28^th November 1967

 

TEMPESTUOUS YOUTH GAME IS BEST FORGOTTEN

TUESDAY 28^th NOVEMBER 1967

BY PAUL O’BRIEN

The kindest thing that can be said about last night’s F.A. Youth second round match at Prenton Park, in which Everton beat Tranmere Rovers 3-2, was that it was full of incident. Much of the incident came in the first 45 minutes, which produced five goals – and more free kicks than one would have seen in the entire competition not so many years ago.

It was a great surprise to Everton when their goalkeeper, Clarke, misjudged a free kick from right back Gilliard which enabled Tranmere to go in front on ten minutes: but an even bigger surprise for me was that referee Richards of Manchester was able to get through these 90 minutes without sending at least one player to the dressing rooms. He made do with bookings and cautions.

Everton must take the major blame for allowing the game to sink to such a level, for with seven players of this side which represented them on the competition last year, they had a tremendous advantage in experience.

The game was only a few minutes old when Everton’s left back Styles – who took over in goal after 37 minutes following an injury to Clarke – was involved in an incident with Tranmere’s outside right, England. The first half ended with another clash, this time involving Everton’s outside left, Johnson, and the Tranmere right back, Gilliard.

Apart from the goals, what went on in the 45 minutes between these incidents is best forgotten. Everton equalised through centre forward Owen after 24 minutes, following a free kick, and 5 minutes later a brilliant 50 yards run and close-range shot from Whittle, their inside right, put them in front.

WHITTLE’S WINNER

Centre half Storton came up field to put Tranmere on terms from the penalty spot two minutes later, but at 38 minutes Whittle got the winner with a fine right foot shot, again following a free kick.

Tranmere, with Dempsey working tremendously hard, fought gallantly against a fitter Everton side in a less tempestuous second half, but it was only in the closing minutes that they looked really dangerous. Then they found deputy goalkeeper Styles equal to anything they could offer.

Apart from Dempsey, left half Chesworth , Storton and goalkeeper Lewis showed most promise on the Tranmere side, while in the Everton team Whittle and Kenny deserve thanks for their reminders of how football should be played.

Sergeant defended well at times, and Brindle, as usual, worked tirelessly. Much steadier defence will be need, however, if Everton are to progress very far.

 

3^rd January 1968

3^rd Round – Home to Bury

Won 3-0

Scorers – Alan Whittle, Terry Owen, Frank Thornton

 

No Match report available

30th January 1968

4^th Round – Away at Stoke City

Won 3-1

Scorers – Terry Owen, Alan Whittle, David Johnson

 

No Match Report available

 

12^th March 1968

5^th Round – Home to Sunderland

Won 1-0

Scorer - Harry Brindle

No Match Report available

 

26th March 1968

Semi-Final 1st Leg

Drew 0-0

No Match Report Available

 

1^st April 1968

Semi-Final 2^nd Leg – Away at Burnley

Lost 2-3

Scorers – Terry Darracott, Alan Whittle

No Match Report Available