Ok, I've added the missing data that Greg sent me. I had to re-arrange the posts and put Greg's 7th post into Puck's post 8 reply as the missing data took the posts over the 100,000 character limit which exists. Hopefully it reads smoothly, and Puck's reply in post 8 is still captured in Greg's post 9.
1970 didn't look like a vintage year for George Best, at least not concerning his goal exploits. In 1969-70, only 3 of the 15 goals he scored that season were scored in 1970 and of 18 goals he scored the following season, only 6 were scored in 1970.
Everton is not an easy case, because I am not familiar with the positions of some players. For instance, John Hurst - who wore the #10 shirt - supposedly was a central defender. At least that's what Wikipedia says. But he might have been a midfielder in 1970 and only later became a central defender (by 1972 he started to wear the #6 shirt which in British football is assigned to central defenders). So here's my take on Everton in 1969-70: -----11 John Morrissey------9 Joe Royle------7 Jimmy Husband --------6 Colin Harvey-------8 Alan Ball------4 Howard Kendall --3 Sandy Brown----10 John Hurst------5 Brian Labone------2 Tommy Wright ----------------------------1 Gordon West Actually I am not sure how that Everton midfield really shaped up. Might have been shaped like a triangle, with Kendall the defensive part. Perhaps Roy can shed some light on this? Second-placed Leeds is easier to sketch: ----------------------------9 Mick Jones -------------8 Allan Clarke----------------7 Peter Lorimer -----------------------------10 Johnny Giles --------------11 Paul Madeley---------------4 Billy Bremner -3 Terry Cooper---6 Norman Hunter----5 Jackie Charlton----2 Paul Reaney ---------------------------1 Gary Sprake
Thanks Greg!! At first sight, Everton line-up, doesn't look so impressive (i'm familiar only with 3 players). At least comparing to Leeds (for south american eyes). And who, were the better players this season?
Hi Roy, thanks for your regards In fact, i'm been very busy with work and family. But, i want to return to some threads i posted frequently.