Tommy Lawton returned to the Goodison Faithful on a wet evening for a belated testimonial, Joe mercer & others arranged it as Tommy was in financial trouble - a good crowd turned out on a wet evening - Joe Mercer & Sir John Moore's did not know the good amount raised would only a drop in the ocean of his debt ......a great no 9 who divorced Everton over his wife later claiming he should have stayed, and divorced her - but sadly in future months his debts ended up in bankruptcy & community service -
A shock signing - at the time, by HK fully justified a master stroke -
A nosedive header goal by Andy Gray-
This game was postponed twice - Alan Whittle the scorer as Jimmy Husband was injured long term at that time - my favourite Referee at that time in charge .....
This game may have been a major factor we signed a certain Peter Reid in the future - for a bargain price -
That famous Derby pitch side interview lol
Big Nev v Leeds at Half Time -
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