Complex sentence: He scored three goals in the opening game of the 1934-35 season against Bury; however, following a spell in which he did not score, he was dropped and Blackpool stated that they would be prepared to transfer him.
Split into simpler sentences: He scored three goals in the opening game of the 1934-35 season against Bury. But following a spell where he didn't score he was dropped and Blackpool stated that they would be prepared to transfer him.