new years eve 1949

o/t/d: 15 Oct 1949, derby day 70 years ago, the lads earn a hard fought 2-2 up the road in front of 57,999 fans. Ncle go 2-0 up but Arthur who was causing them problems pulls up with a pulled muscle and is put out to hobble on the wing. Tommy Wright pulls a goal back just on half time. Arthur doesn't appear for the 2nd half but the 10 men equalise thro Dickie Davis & hold on for a point....

the lads draw 1-1 away to league leaders Bolton in front of 43, 887 fans. Arthur seems to have had an uncertain first 10 mins giving Bolton the chance to take the lead but he then grabs the equaliser 5 mins later and didn't look back after that. So sad though to see these two teams where they are now