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There was only one word for Burnley’s youngsters in the first leg of their FA Youth Cup semi-final at Goodison Park, even though their goalkeeper and centre half are both amateurs and still at school! PROFESSIONAL. The fitter team, they were also disciplined, determined and extremely well organised. And these are the reasons why Everton failed to gain any advantage and must start Monday’s Turf Moor second leg on level terms. Winners to play Crystal Palace or Coventry City in the two-legged final.
There is no danger of Burnley getting tangled in a web of their own making. They will make a special effort to avoid being over confident. Says chief coach Jimmy Adamson “Ask any one of our lads what the main threat is now and he will tell you it’s complacency. Those boys are fully aware that a draw away does not necessarily mean a win. They are confident, but not cocky and they know that a lot more hard work has to be done on Monday if they are to reach the final”.
There follows a detailed account of the match with special mention for Eric Probert, Alan West and Eddie Cliff.