The constantly expanding and growing ITN Source website has thrown up a number of Everton-related clips not generally seen since the news bulletins of the day – behold 5 randomly great or interesting ones discovered by dedicated Blues across message boards.
1. Paul Wilkinson’s derby winner – May 23rd, 1985. Even on the recently released 84-85 official season review, no footage appeared to exist of the moment that sealed the last occasion on which we achieved a derby double in a single season. Played on the Thursday night following the cup final, Howard Kendall took the opportunity to 'rotate' his squad, making four changes and fielding the likes of Richardson, Bailey, Harper and Atkins. Although the £816 price for the clip might delay the search for a new striker, it would be nice to think updates of that season review or the Official History DVD might include this goal.
2. Alex Young header v Spurs – April 20th, 1963. A tremendous soaring header in front of over 67,000 at Goodison as the team, unbeaten at home all season, closed in on the league title.
3. A 2-2 draw at Fulham – December 14th, 1963. Proof if any were needed that, this year aside, winning at Craven Cottage is not a struggle particular only to this generation of Everton team. Having raced into a two goal lead, one from Brian Harris and another from the Golden Vision, the clear as a bell action records an all too familiar looking collapse…
4. Bob Latchford’s press conference - February 14th, 1974. Silent footage but worth it to remember a time when a) big money signings came into Goodison and b) such signings were seemingly dressed by Bob Ferris, or possibly more accurately Thelma. Nice to see the East German-looking exterior of Goodison at the time.
5. 2-0 Defeat to Dukla Prague - August 8th, 1961. The culmination of a lengthy American tour as the Blues took part in the 1961 International Soccer League, a competition held through the summer. Starting in late May, the Blues had to play seven games in a group featuring among others Kilmarnock, Dinamo Bucharest, Besiktas and Canadian giants Montreal Concordia . Despite sending home Roy Vernon in June for breaching a curfew, Harry Catterick's men won the group and proceeded to the two legged August final against Dukla Prague (referred to as Czech army squad in the ITN notes, reflecting the team's 1948 origin). They had progressed from the other group, led by 1962's European Footballer of the Year, Josef Masopust, using New York's Central Park as their training base. The action comes from the second leg, almost a dead rubber given the 7-2 battering Dukla handed out in the first game.
Tuesday 13 December 2011
Delifonseca - a quick review
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The combination of a text message from a mate on holiday in New York reporting he was off to the majestic Katz’s Deli and a Friday off work was all the impetus needed to abandon plans for Christmas shopping and head to Delifonseca at Brunswick Dock, in search of great sandwich action. Already busy when we arrived, we were shown to a booth more than big enough to house the space that even the shortest trip out with a sixteen-week old baby demands. There was no massive inspection of the menu required, my jealousy at the aforementioned trip to Katz’s meant I was always going to be choosing pastrami, while Catherine had enjoyed the muffulleta on a previous visit and ordered that.
Both were excellent. The pastrami was of a high quality and was accompanied by a lovely deep mustard dip and monster gherkin. If anything, the muffulleta was unexpectedly slightly better, a generously stacked focaccia combination of Comte cheese, salami and prosciutto. Both were served with a portion of fresh and tasty chips – not enough if I was to criticise, but then I am a greedy get. I should also mention the well-dressed greenery that was a welcome addition to the plate rather than just taking up space on it.
As it was a flying lunchtime visit we did not take up one of the very decent dessert options or sample one of the many available bottled beers, which pleasingly included representatives from the Cains, Wapping and Liverpool Organic Breweries. We did though have a quick look round the deli, always a battle between heart and wallet, and ended up with some pasta and some pudding for the evening.
Well worth getting involved.
The combination of a text message from a mate on holiday in New York reporting he was off to the majestic Katz’s Deli and a Friday off work was all the impetus needed to abandon plans for Christmas shopping and head to Delifonseca at Brunswick Dock, in search of great sandwich action. Already busy when we arrived, we were shown to a booth more than big enough to house the space that even the shortest trip out with a sixteen-week old baby demands. There was no massive inspection of the menu required, my jealousy at the aforementioned trip to Katz’s meant I was always going to be choosing pastrami, while Catherine had enjoyed the muffulleta on a previous visit and ordered that.
Both were excellent. The pastrami was of a high quality and was accompanied by a lovely deep mustard dip and monster gherkin. If anything, the muffulleta was unexpectedly slightly better, a generously stacked focaccia combination of Comte cheese, salami and prosciutto. Both were served with a portion of fresh and tasty chips – not enough if I was to criticise, but then I am a greedy get. I should also mention the well-dressed greenery that was a welcome addition to the plate rather than just taking up space on it.
As it was a flying lunchtime visit we did not take up one of the very decent dessert options or sample one of the many available bottled beers, which pleasingly included representatives from the Cains, Wapping and Liverpool Organic Breweries. We did though have a quick look round the deli, always a battle between heart and wallet, and ended up with some pasta and some pudding for the evening.
Well worth getting involved.
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