ONE MAN INSPIRES A SOCCER MIRACLE
Derby Climbs From
The Shadows
By ALAN HOBY
THE CHINA, MAIL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1957..
Great clubs are like great boxers. You can't keep them down. While Man- chester United get the hurrahs and the headlines, another club, almost as famous, slowly claws its way out of the shadows.
Eleven years ago Derby County were the glamour-boys of Soccer. They were International atars like giants, like Arsenal, Newcastle, Spurs and Sunderland. silver-haired Horatio Carter and flame-topped Peter Doherty played for them.
"On away match days when They paid a record fee of bank overdraft over the years
I stand on the station or out £15,500 for Scotland's Bily of £60,250.
me, "1 Steel, They drew cheering Yes, dramatically and disas-alde the bus," he told
trously, the sun had gone in for don't count the players. crowds wherever they went,
Indeed, after the Rams had Derby, one of the original 12 count the number of hearts I'm
Footbali taking along with me. yt the beaten Charlton 4-1 in the members
Their days of 1940 Final at Wembley, more League. than 2,000 popis Trammnd were over-forever, It seemed. Derby market place to greet the Cup
winners as they drove by In an open wagon bearing the banner "Derby is proud of you." Little sild those roaring know then that thousands Derby
were heading for the worst slump in modern football. As skipper Jack Nicholas held the Cup aloft, how could they possibly guess that in the next few years Derby would be:-
Swamped by scandal;
£500, Fined
banned from
officials
and เve football for life after an FA inquiry had established that legal payments lad boet made to players and that £2,710
PAYE had 149. been withheld from the inland Revenue-a
subsequently paid in full;
Burn
Flung from the majesty of the First Division to the "rock- bottom" of the Third Division North in three short Season— '53-84-35-ani,
Ita
"Remember this, The prin- ciple of the man who plays for
almost as important as you is his ability. Putting on a fool- shirt won't change his
Harry ball
and
CRISIĄ MOVE Then out of the darkness, remarkable thing happened.
shrewd tough, 1955.
former Coventry Storer, Birmingham boss, was appointed manager of his old club,
did Harry do? And what
without Straightaway, ing." this human dynamo set in his own one-man
without Without
with glamour, without stars, nothing but his blazing belief in himself and his knowledge of human
nature, Slorer, in two
operak campaign.
money,
**mes6-
nature.
ARMY SPORTS
PARADE
he'll
In order recipients Dowling,
were
"If he's # so-and-so remain a so-and-so,
"My team are no better than other-bui They ARE any
conscientious fellows. reliable, They respond to what I've tried them that is lots of to give
confidence and spirit, lots lots of bellef in themselves."
The club has been lucky too hectic seasons, piloted Derby to its captain. Paddy Ryan, the old West Bromwich star. On top of the Northern section. the
the field Paddy is always work- Meet him and you will under-ing, always prompting.
The Juling jaw,
fervour, stand WHY, the revivalist driving energy and forthright language are only part of the
man.
HE KNOWS
the
For they hide un neute know- of football-and foot- the ledge £29,312 On
• Lose
season and 1954-5
run up a ballers.
SOCCER NEWS
Bedford Jezzard Is
Not Finished With Football
By JAMES CONNOLLY
Bedford Jezzard, Fulham's England international centro-forward, won't make any decision about his future until Fulham start pre-season training this summer,
Jezz, who hasn't played since he was injured in last to be back season's FA South African tour, wants if there is any chance of regaining his old form,
"But The Plan, Harry" I urged. "Tell me about the plan to put Derby back on top."
"What plan?" roared Storer, "It's impossible to set yourself a time ilmit like that. Anyone who talks about 'five-year plans is out of his head, unless, of course, he's got an establish- ed side like Manchester United."
Harry, who had enten some-
a small
thing for breakfast which disagreed with him. paused to pour himself
slug of brandy. I had a beer,
Then the torrent of ideas and words burst forth again. "Foot- ball is like boxing." declared this remarkable character who, for 10 seasons, was a Derbyshire opening bat.
"The
forwards
ure
the
altacker, the defence the counter-puncher. It's up to the latter to force the forwards into error."
TEAM BUILDER
And again...."I've bulit my team like this....A goalkeeper, Terry Webster, who isn't afraid
to
leave his line. Three TACKLERS in centre-half Ken Oliver and the two backs, McDonnell and Jeff Martin Barrowcliffe, A BALL PLAYER at right hair in Albert Mays; at 'left half a DESTROYER, Glyn
Davies.
"Forwards? We have CRAFT on the wings from Tom Powell and Dennis Woodhead; CRAFT- AND-GO from centre-forward Ray Straw; a GOER at inside- Gordon Brown; and, right in finally, CRAFT-AND-GRAFT from Ryan at inside-lefi,"
He could pack in with £4,000 (beginning of the season, looked match like becoming a regular In the compensation, a benefit and his benevolent fund cheque. England team.
Mean!lme be is taking u With his retum to First coaching course in London. Division football Brooks has also which seems to indicate that more than a sporting chance of he wants to stay in the game. getting back into the England
World Cup sido. Arthur
Rowe, the former hns turned Spurs team buss,
new-style And that's it-the the Brentford job Who gets down an offer of the Norwich managership
now that Bill Dodgin has con- Derby which, given a fair run Norwich will be back again, firmed that he will leave Griffin of the ball, is going to do its damnedest to restore greatness but Arthur Isn't likely to Park in May?
to the Baseball Ground.” change his mind.
Birmingham
soon.
are
Preston, Shefeld United, and Middlesbrough want Neal mind the --and they don't price.
Brentford tans
before
£ Pagë TI
ENGLAND MUST CHANGE HER WAYS FOR
THE WORLD CUP
Says ERIC
NICHOLLS
England's soccer selectors are back on the merry-go-round we thought they had abandoned after the Hungarian shake-up, followed by the not so successful World Cup sortie in 1954.
龋
from
Босе
"KOOD
A divided spotlight this week embraces two major more successful
But the promises of Improved organisation, bigger and better facilities, and sports which have honoured their
the award of with
caps от colours. of re-shaping England's team and tactics, have never materialised, players
to Congratulations
cricketers Major Martin
Wo were assured.
that Colman, and David Pegg, three job of dealing with those foal- Keith England had dedicated hersett of the most accomplished of ing centres from Stan Mathews, Ffrench-Blake, Major Lionel Barker, Major Goodall, Capt. Peter Tidey, Lt. Phillip Horwood, Sign, to the cause of regaining the the Busby Babes, the selectors, David Pegg leading attack, and two footballing Inside Terry Ashcroft and Ple. David Pettitt, on the award of soccer heights by keeping the if they insist on going their with
bulk of the side together, and own sweet way, should at least men, surely the goals will come. a cap, in all cases well and truly earned.
grooming potential interna- put their faith in the
For, never forget those well To Rugby football players, Brigadier J. G. Clonals by way of intermediate skills and not the big boot.
chosen
words of Manchester Ever since team manager Waldron at the Army Rugger dinner last week, after and 'B' internationals and Foot-
Johnny Carey, paying tribute to various officials, awarded colours to ball League and FA representa Walter Winterbottom developed United skipper
his double
centre-forward when facing a two-goal deficit -vi some 17 stalwarts of this code and having seen them all ve games.
what happens? Derek kink', this wretched plan has and possible defeat at halt-ilme even In the 1948 Cup Final against in action at one time or another I can but congratulate
like that unfortunate young spread Kevan,
a plague,
Blackpool. Carey told his West
it Bromwich though
has flopped in the Selection Committee on the wise choice they have ma
man
teammates; dejected Albion, is thrust into the heat international matches. made.
of
First John Atyco was used as playing football, the goals wil international, Wembley
Nat look after themselves." with of seniority the bail,
accepting the without even so much as a nice, a second spearhead Capt. Ted Allados Cup for their efforts.
United remembered minor representative Lofthouse, Then followed Den
their quiet, Capt. John
nis Wilshaw, de Fowler, the left half, caused
partnering Loft. game in preparation. of the day cheer Cordova, Capt, Mander, Capt. the loudest
Is it surprising, then, that house, and Tommy Taylor also captain's advice and wont
Now let England, preparing Gould, Capt. Brian Barber, when, with a lusty clearance,
who with Lofthouse,
for their World Cup gazies Tha
Speil socmed tox bo Licuts John Sharpe, nike his shot mopped cleanly in hait Kevan, the 22-year-old,
had never even seen the famous Riley Deric Robinson, Bob the centre flag.
that it is football with a capital (Little The RAMC Crosse, Duvid
contribution to twin towers of Wembley, should broken with the Introduction of against Eire, remember, too, Green
Johnny flop? Well, is it? David of course) and, to com- the Army soccer team, Cpl.
Brooks, a Spurs' reserve, and not village green 'biff-baff' Ambulance,
the that wins in the end. of out plete the officers' quota, Lleuts. Jones of "18 Field
The best footballing aide does and Pte. Bradley, BMH, both Wyss and Pearce,
the gloomy business
not always win, That it leave for liome on the next boat,
resumed at Wembley on
triumphs in the end must Jones has been honoured by
Kovan DS Derek
suffice. and Civillan both selectors and has played many
so goals One games for the Colony and
with Tommy the Army. His departure will leave a gap in the defence which in the system of recruiting Taylor perfectly suited to the will be dificult to .
strength for strength, I cannot MINOR UNITS SOCCER
Bradley's rise to
has understand why a player of In the football world the final been more recent and he has similar class, of similar siyle. play-off for the Minor Units certainly justifled the confidence was not brought into the side as
Com-placed in him by the Army League Champions sow mand Workshops REME hood-manager,
abovo forecasters yet again some wink the
their predictions, formances and, and, against hold the powerful 137 HAA (Java) Battery RA to a draw to take the honours on goal average.
To their very popular hooker Sg1. Eric Barker, Spr. Jones, Gnr King. Tpr. Worsley and Pte. Williams,
well done all and I look forward to the com- mencement of the new season with hopes of seeing most of you in action again,
There are many who dislike the system of winning by de cimal places of goals for or against, but in fairness to the organisers it must be stated int this was put to the vote at the last annual meeting and if units did not know of it, it could only be that their representative either did not attend or failed
the results to report
of this meeting.
feel that the REME lads deserved
Fo being an all-powerful XI for the better part of the season, their stars departed various troopships and latterly they
this
success.
have been but a shadow of their
former selves.
and
Brooks.
Or is it surprising that with- out Johnny Haynes the whole attack were like ducks waddling wag
of water? April 6 with search about in Military
Haynes was dropped because of the poacher. All right, his loss of form in club matches
But bellever matches. But 09 this season.
stume
Just
WILL NOT AGREE
He has turned in a replacement.
average per-
having settled down in the team, it is
I cannot, will not, agree that unfortunate that he has to give Sheffield Wednesday's Golden the Selectors another headache Boy Albert Quixall, is not up to find a suitable replacement. to it. And the same goes for
two fine In wishing these
Tottenham's tiny sportsmen Bon Voyage I would couple this with good wishes for continuod success in the football world; the best of luck to you both.'
FEAST OF HOCKEY
Tommy Harmer.
wizard
I still believe that the finest -and
simplest-course for the selectors to follow would be, to pick the bulk of the side from one or two clubs, thus assuring
And ot work. a reasonable standard of team- Manchester United, could, and would fill the bill.
But having ignored the just Eddle claims of Billy Foulkes,
course,
The Services' hockey festival turned out to be just that, a feast of hockey. In ideal con- altions, before a large crowd, 39 matches were played and no doubt the capable umpires pro- vided will be dreaming of hockey for days to come after this test of stamina,
22 Inches in the long jump, 29 10-lb. U1⁄2 inches in the Some very keen hockey saw foet the Royal Navy, represented by shot put, 89 feet 4% inches in HMS Tamar, emerge 09 the the discus throw, 105 feet
Analist with X Team inches in the javelin throw and winning of the Hongkong Signal Rgt, as 65 feet 9 inches in the hammer the runners-up.
throw.
This has, however, brought out the fighting qualiiles of all and what has been lacking in
Surprise of the afternoon was skill has been more than made Mention should be made of the ability of the HKAAC 10
in determination up for
In the sailor teams from HMNZS place two-three in the hamner enthusiasm, and remembering
and HMS Newfound throw, never a strong event in the thrilling games of really Kaniere
land for excellent displays, the the Club's history. The HKAAC class football that this unit has former retaining an interest were team winners in the shot given in the past, I am pleased until the third round when they put
Largely put and discus they managed to pull off this bowed to the RASC by virtue of the effort of the honour To Java Battery, hard fact that
the luck and belter fortune next their half of the
year.
the ball was in
when the duo of Ray Hamson and P-A.
of whom Noble, both
Indivi- This sounded.
dually contributed 16 points to The Army First XI made final whistle rather heavy weather of their rather unsatisfactory ruling is, I
regret to say, necessary in these the HKAAC total of 78. CAA League
encounter with
where a draw in last Thursday before a fair sized mass games
any of the contests could throw crowd before emerging winners out the organisation completely, by the odd goal in ve,
6 COD, a team accimated by injuries and departures, were team winners in the 220 and 440 yards, pole vault and long jump,
the
Listening to the criticism of In the consolation tournament and 173 Locating were the selectors by the crowd for teams knocked out in the high scorers in all the remain- felt that it more publicity of srst round the Combined RAMC ing events.
with, when necessary, an ex- where
HKAAC's Stephen
the selected teams were given, battled, through to the final; Highest Individual point
after an exciting and planation of the reasons for interesting game with District scorer was Favourite appear's to be
Throw in secret Sunday after-electing A or B, much violent Workshops REME they becams Xavier with 21 points, followed
and, Notts
I might add, abusive the proud holders of the plate by Homersham of 173 Locating former Lavourites George Poyser,
8 COD's mainstay than 190 criticism might be spared, or award by the odd goal in three, with 19.
bad for Lincoln's Young England County manager and Brentford noon trials of more
league in
Don. Gunn, despite a would 11?
Very favourable comment was left-half Dick Neal, but they player, who recently had players from every
some smart
One of my pet theories is
heard on all aides
about the ankle, scored 15 points and beat talks with Brentford Derbyshire, also may be pipped if they don't formal
switching and buying of players, that spectators can often win a organisation of this festival and Xavier in the long jump. High- minds pretty officials. make up their
and you have one of the most
game by the encouragement they a big "thank you" is due to all est point scorer on a "variety" are righly fantastic stories in football-the give to their team. I regret to the back-room boys who helped basis was C. Wright of 8 COD the disturbed at Dodgin's decision. comeback of Derby County, say that on this occasion those to make the day a success.
whose 15 points came from He believes in looking after the 1957.
present can lay no claim to
pole vault and supporter, and made many
being of any assistance to the pees
Combined javelin- ground improvements to prove "Mind you, we're not out of
Army players.. I overheard one Civilians v Combined Services
meeting concluded with his point,
the wood yet," erled the
avid lady supporter declare, match Leatured on Saturday and EVERY CHANCE
irrepressible Storer before I
of 6 COD and 173 Now that Johnny Brooks is Sunderland full-buck Joe Me-left. "And we've silli got u rld, that the spectators only the Army attempt to sink the
asked back in the Spurs team there is Domic
Overdraft to be dropped £55,000
to knock cheer when our team is winning. Royal Navy is the semi-anal Locating Battery pennants by Mrs Moore to Ray Hamson, of the Holland But I'm not worrying. What about it, spectators?
Cup, Both every chance that he will stay from the first team. A transfer off. at White Hart Lane,
request may follow. Joe wants Stars? Who wants stars with a
matcher should produce interest captain of the HKAAC team, ing hockey and a visit is strong. Spurg were willing to cell to go back to Scotland.--London team like mine?"
-(London Express Service), Brooks, but they didn't get one Express Service.
ly advised, particularly for the bid for the
ind who, at the
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ALIADOS CUP MATCH The Army team visited Macao last week-end to play the second match of the annual Interport with a lead of one goal, and it
ATHLETICS TRIANGULAR seemed in the early stages that they would need this and more
In a team athletle match held to avoid defcat,
on the Boundary Street track Before a large crowd in a last Sunday, 173 Locating flag-bedecked stand the local Battery repeated their victory team defled all the wlies of the over & COD in the Minor Units Hongkong side to breach the Championships and with the IIK defence and, assisted by at times Amateur Athletic Club joining some odd dectalons by the
official in charge, they held their in, competition was keen, and own up to the 42nd minute the hundred or so spectatory .# mout when Baird at outside right was thoroughly enjoyed replaced by Higgins,
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For those who may have for- gotten, this afternoon sees the RAF Championships at Kai Tak and in the programme will ba an invitation 880 words race. If all the stars turn out I fully expect the Colony best time to be shattered so those who ke to be there on such occasions a point to be at should make Kai Tak by 1500 hrs, please.
All Army athletes selected for Combined Services tenm
to Civilland Combined mcot Д team at a date and
venuo to be announced later are asked to attend the Boundary Street track
Almost immediately after this t-Cal St. G. J. B. Moors on Tuesday, Wednesday and Martin fastened on to the ball and the 8 Componite Ordnance Thursday of next week at 1480 bra for training under, QMS about 30 yards out and let go Detachment were the hoots al
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second period was all Battery, was present to sop bla Hongkong and rald: after raid to win by tho narrow morgān
of two polnom nonето was mando on the Macao gʊal“, until centro-forward Bradioy in
Though the HKAAA lists on
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bottom!
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