MATCH REPORT
Yorkshire Post 08-05-1934
LEEDS UNITED AT BRISTOL
Beaten in Hospital Cup Final
Bristol Rovers defeated Leeds United at Bristol last night by 4 goals to none in the final of the Bristol Hospital Cup. There were only 3,000 spectators present, but they had
full value for their money, witnessing what was a highly entertaining game, in which some really clever football was played by both sides. There was some doubt about Bristol's
first goal, scored by McCambridge, as he looked to be offside when netting after 20 minutes play. Ten minutes later, McKay scored an easy goal. Early in the second half the
Leeds defence was sadly at fault, and Harwood, the Rovers' new forward from Wolverhampton Wanderers, had the easiest of chances to score. McCambridge netted the
Rovers fourth goal in the last minute. The Leeds backs, Milburn and Sproston, were not always dependable under pressure. Turner, at centre, was perhaps, the most outstanding
player in the Leeds defence, as he worked tremendously hard, but on his left, Hornby ran him very close for honours. The best player for Leeds, however, was Cochrane, at
outside left, who was too fast and clever for his opponents, but his centres all went astray, Duggan being too closely watched by McLean to be dangerous. Leeds never gave up
trying, but the Bristol defence gave one of their best displays of the season. Players and officials of both clubs were afterwards entertained to a dinner and dance.
MATCH REPORT: Courtesy Steve Bell
Western Daily Press 08-05-1934
BRISTOL ROVERS BEAT FIRST DIVISION OPPONENTS
Great Feat in Hospital Cup-Final
LEEDS OVERSHADOWED
BRISTOL ROVERS 4 LEEDS UNITED 0
Bristol Rovers delighted a crowd of 4,000 supporters at Eastville last night, when they defeated Leeds United, the First Division club, by four goals to none in the final of the
Bristol Hospitals Cup. Unlike so many Charity and Friendly matches, the game was no drab affair and Leeds United fielded a fairly strong side, including several regular first-team
players., and they strove desperately hard but to no avail. Bristol Rovers played like an inspired team. They worked for a quick goal, and having secured it they never looked back.
They adopted the right tactics in concentrating on attack. Bristol's great superiority rested with the halves and the full-backs. Pickering and Donald, with McLean playing the third
back game, all tackled soundly and kicked with such length that they repeatedly set the forwards in motion. In front of them, however, Wallington played the game that one has come
to expect of him. He was the cleverest defender on view. He will never be more severely tested, for Cochrane was the star performer among the forwards. He showed wonderful ball
control and combined that with remarkable speed.
NEW PLAYER OF PROMISE
McNestry put in some dazzling runs on the Rovers' right and invariably got the better of Hornby and Sproston. McKay and McCambridge showed good understanding, but were
not so dangerous as the right flank, due chiefly to the fine positional play of Edwards, the international. Harwood, the Rovers capture from Wolverhampton Wanderers, figured at
inside right and led the supporters to hope for good things from him next season. The Rovers scored twice in each half through McCambridge (2) McKay and Harwood. The proceeds
of the match will be devoted to the Lord Mayor's Extension Fund. The Lord Mayor was prevented from attending on account of a London visit, and was represented by Mr T.J. Wise,
who was accompanied by Mr W. Bryant. Afterwards the officials and players of both teams attended a dinner and dance at the Grand Spa Hotel, Clifton, and during the proceedings
the Cup and gold medals were presented to the Rovers.
Programme:(Courtesy Steve Bell)
