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EVERTON V NOTTS COUNTY
Nottingham Evening Post - Friday 02 May 1890
This match was played at Liverpool last evening, in aid of the Hospital Saturday Fund. About 3,500 spectators were present when Geary started for Everton. Ferguson stopped the home left, Jas. Oswald and Smith making their way down the centre, with the result that pressure was brought to bear on Cox's charge, who, however, defended his goal. Nothing resulted from the corner, Geary getting well away and sending to Milward. McMillan eventually cleared, but not before Latta had charged Toone through as Geary struck the post. Hammond cleverly brought up May and Mclnnes; but Milward failed to pass Calderhead, Cox almost bringing about a downfall through leaving his charge. Milward and Chadwick executed some clever work on the home left, the former shooting over the bar. James Oswald once again placed his side on the attack, and W. May steered the leather past Cox. Afterwards Oswald and Mclnnes raced away on the right, a barren corner being the only result. Latta and Brady eased matters, the former screwing splendidly into the goalmouth, but the ball was met by McLean. The play was then confined to midfield. Half-time arrived with Notts, leading by one goal to none. Oswald restarted, and the home right attacked, Brady sending in stinging shot, which just grazed the post. Ferguson cleverly robbed Chadwick, and returned the ball the home half. At this point of the game Parry and May came into collision, necessitating the removal of both players from the field; the former sustained a severe contusion above the left eye, whilst the latter received a deep wound on the head. The affair was purely accidental. Milward, who now played left half-back, promptly stopped a run by Oswald, Geary giving Toone a handful to deal with. Some exciting play was witnessed in the visitors' territory, Geary finishing up by kicking outside. Latta next received the ball, and raced away, passing all opposition, but Milward failed to manipulate the pass. Following this, the Evertonians attacked persistently, and was miraculous how Toone succeeded in keeping his charge intact in this, however, he was ably assisted by the two backs, one shot by Latta in particular having hard lines. Mclnnes tried a run, but Hammond checked his career, Notts. County finally winning one goal to none.
THE CHARITY MATCH AT ANFIELD
Liverpool Mercury - Saturday 03 May 1890
After the match on Thursday, between Everton and Notts County, for the benefit of the Hospital Saturday Fund, the Everton committee invited both teams to dinner at the Latham Hotel in the unavoidable absence of the president, Mr. J. Houlding, the duties of chairman fell upon Mr. Tom Haworth, who in a brief speech referred to the game. He thanked the Notts team for coming to play for the benefit; of the charities, and hoped that Everton might someday be able to return the compliment by playing for the benefit of the Notts charities. The toast of the Notts Football Club was drunk with enthusiasm, and responded to by Mr. James Oswald, who in turn proposed the toast of Everton. Mr. J. Brooks responded, and after a short musical entertainment, in which Messrs. J. Ferguson , A. Hannah, James Brooks, and John Oswald took part a very successful gathering broke up by the singing with great gusto of “Auld Lang Syne.”
EVERTON v. DARWEN.
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 03 May 1890
Six thousand spectators were on the Everton ground for this match. Both teams were short of three of their bust men. Geary started the game for Everton, and the play was at first in their own ground. A miss by Campbell let in the Darwen right, and Waring just topped the bar from a pass by Douglas. The home forwards, led by Geary, made a better show now, and after Waugh had put in a beautifully-judged long shot, Latta and Brady charged the goalkeeper through. The ball, however, struck the upright T. Marsden got it on the rebound, and took it well down the field. Darwen had then a splendid chance. Oullin getting the ball with a clear course, but he shot outside. At the other end, Latta and Brady made a threatening demonstration, and McOwen saved well. Everton had none the best of it, for Darwen at once retaliated, and the ball missed getting through by a more shave. Kirkwood fouled Thryan near goal, and the free kick was almost fatal. Then Parry committed himself, and was promptly penalised, and Doyle got the ball clear. Latta ran in down the field, and only just cleared the bar with a fast shot. At half-time the score was- Everton 1, Darwen 0. In the second half Everton scored almost immediately through Geary, and then made two rushes, the first of which brought out Cox to save a fine long shot from Douglas. The second led to a corner, and Parry did well to get the ball away. Everton now attacked vigorously, but shot badly, Geary and Brady sending high over the bar. Geary then scored from a corner, and Latta added the fourth. Result —Everton 5, Darwen 0.
AUGUS
Scottish Referee - Monday 05 May 1890
Angus, the Albion goalkeeper, who has been booked for Everton for next season, was to have returned home immediately to Scotland, but at the urgent request of the new company he has kindly consented to assist them whenever possible.
LIVERPOOL DISTRICT AND NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 05 May 1890
By the Loiterer
DARWEN AT ANFIELD
Neither side had their best team up for this match, Darwen only playing five of their usual eleven, but some of the substitutes were equivalent to the absent ones- notably Jimmy Douglas and Waring but all the same Darwen without Joe Marsden means a lot. Everton also had their clever left wing pair and Holt away, but despite these absentees a fairly good game resulted, especially in the first half. The afternoon was beautifully fine, but far too hot for football, and there would be about 7,000 spectators. In the first half play was very even, but there was not much midfield work, as each set of halves kept play near to their opponents’ goal when once the forwards got foothold. The whole lot of the Darwen defenders kicked well, no matter how the ball came, whilst the forwards had several neat shaves of scoring. The Everton forwards also put in good work, but found a stubborn defence and it was close on the interval when Latta scored. Just previously he had put the ball through but he was offside. Immediately on resuming Geary placed a second goal, and then play was fairly even for a time. Geary, however, scored again, and this seemed to upset the Darreners’ play, as they were kept well in hand for the remainder of the game, and two more goals were scored by the home team, who thus won by five goals to none.
McOwen kept goal well for the visitors, and of the two backs Hunt was the better. All three halves were very nimble, and got their kicks in very adroitly, and without any pushing or charging. Douglas, the old Rovers was as good as ever; and Owen in the centre, was fairly successful against Geary. Waring was the best forward and although he played to the gallery a little his dribbling was good. Mullen in centre, was a failure.
Cox had a very little to do. Doyle and Parry being in their best mood. The three halves were good, but Campbell was a bit erratic at times. Latta and Brady were to the fore in attack, and often bothered Tim Marsden and leach. Geary was not so energetic as usual, but, of course, that can be understood. It goes without saying that Waugh and Hammond only indifferently filled the places of Milward and Chadwick. It would not be fair to criticize Davies’s play. Hammond does not improve on acquaintance; in fact, I think he played a better game when he first appeared in the first team. Of course due allowance must be made for the lad, as he has filled all positions this week, but, all the same, he is not so effective and is gradually developing rashness. The game despite three cases of questionable tactics by members of the home team was pleasantly contested and I for one would not have begrudged the Darwin lads a goal or two, as their efforts deserved reward.
Football is getting stale, or rather the players are. Most of the Everton men have taken part in four matches last week, so it is no wonder they play listlessly.
Keen as the Liverpool people are for football, I say they had enough of it during the past week. Preston North End set the ball rolling on Monday last at Everton. The match proved a good one, and the result to three to none in Everton’s favour was satisfactory. The home lot were in grand trim, the forwards passing correctly and shooting well: whilst the halves, especially Holt and Kirkwood, played judicious and had the opposing forwards well in hand all through. Hannah and Doyle also played a sound game, and thus Cox's position was a sinecure. The North End seemed to be all right regards as the defence, as the whole lot did good work. Kelso was to the fore, and Hendry, although apparently a trifle slow, got his kicks in wonderfully, and Holmes seems adapted for the half-back position. The forwards, however, were off It. Jimmy Ross worked hard, but the right wing was not nearly so dangerous as usual, as Gordon was Idle most of the time. In Heaton the North End appear to have a promising player, but the rest were easily held in check.
The next match was on the Bootle ground, the English and Welsh members of the Bootle and Everton clubs opposing the Scotch members, for Tommy Morris’s benefit. The English side was all right, but the Scotch suffered through the absence of Doyle and Brady. A good game resulted, especially in the second half, but the English forwards aided by the three officials, had a decided pull in the second half, and won by five goals to two. Morris will clear about 50 pounds.
Next on the cards was a match between Everton and Notts County for the benefit of the Saturday Hospital Fund. Notts won by one goal to none, and I do not begrudge them their victory, for they
Deserve it. Their play was infinitely better than the home team. I don’t say that the game was more in the Everton half, but the Notts men combined better, and as for individual work no forward on the field approached McInnes and Calderhead was head and shoulders above the other hgalves. I should say that play was more in the Notts half, but the Everton forwards tried dribbling and then, as a last resource went in for long shots, but against the two Macs and Toone both devices failed to come off, and Notts although they figured in the last four of the League clubs, have the satisfaction of having beaten the runners-up for the championship of the League two games out of three this season.
Hannah has gone home, and it is very improbable that he will don the Everton colours again. Chadwick I believe still holds fire, and so does Geary. As is well known Geary wants to play in Nottingham and he can hardly be blamed for having a desire to be at home, but agreements are sometimes awkwardly made out, and unless the Everton executive relent he will have to figure here again next season. Hendry, the clever back who played for Patrick Thistle a week ago at Everton attracted notice, and I believe he has been secured. If this is so he will be an acquisition. The two Oswalds have inkling for Liverpool, and I should not be surprised to see James in the centre next season.
The official figures of the Everton F.C. are very interesting. To lose only nine out of 61 engagements is a brilliant performance. Only once was their colours lowered at home, and that by North End. This, however, was afterwards avenged, followed by another decisive victory over the League champions during the past week. Everton scored in every match except one, whilst they kept their own goal intact on no fewer than 21 occasions. Everton are also far in advance of any club in the kingdom as regards scoring goals. Up to the end of April they had totaled 275 to 86. This gives them a splendid average, being close on the heels of Queen’s park, who, however, have only gone through half as many fixtures.
EVERTON 5 DARWEN 0
May 5, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
T
he teams of “Local” made their first appearance before an Everton crowd this season at Anfield-road on Saturday and Despite the fact that there has been a lot of football played in Liverpool within the past eight days quite 7,000 spectators were present. The homesters were very weak, Hannah having gone away to Scotland, and Holt, Chadwick, and Milward doing battle for their Country against the Western at Belfast, letting in Weir Waugh and Hammond while on the other hand Darwen's favourite back- J.Mrsden was unable to play owing to a bereavement in his family and Douglas (Blackburn Rovers) gave them a helping hand on the outside right half. Shortly after four o'clock Geary started for Everton, and but for the stubborn defence of the vistors, ably assisted by McOwen, Latta would have scored. Breaking away, however, Nightingale and Waring showed a pair of clean heels, and Mullen all but scored with a fryer, Cox saving in splendid style. For fully half an hour the game continued to be hotly contested, and it was left to Latta to initial with a low shot, which brought half-time and the score Everton 1 goal Darwen nil. Restarting the homesters considering their weakened state, got into a good stride. Doyle and Parry kept their forwards busy, and after a deal of aggressive work Geary darted along and drove home a long shot, which completely nonplussed McOwen. This latter advantage somewhat damped the persistency of Darwen, but aroused the homesters, and Latta dodging Leach in a run up, added a third goal for Everton, which he backed with a fourth, and Geary made the total five, a pleasant though rather warm game ending with the following; Everton 5 goals Darwen nil. For the visitors McOwen (in goal) again shaped well, and although he did not get into favour with the Blackburn Rovers supporters, he has a big following amongst the Everton fork. Hunt was a poor substitute for J.Marsden, but Leach displayed his accustomed cutenesa. Douglas was the best of the halves, with Nightingale, Waring and Mullen had the most of the attack to do. Cox for Everton, as usual now, kept his nerve, and defied the yaried attack on his charge. Parry, who appeared in a disabled state the result of the Notts match, did very well with Doyle, but Hannah was missed. Campbell (late of Bootle) donned his New Jersey in Parry's place on the left, but seemed awfully nervous although he will soon work that off, and likely become an acquisition to Everton, as he is a very useful lad. Kirkwood upheld his reputation, and never relaxed his effort to keep Brady and Latta well supplied with work. Geary Brady and Latta were all alive, and to them Everton's victory is due. Teams Everton: - Cox, goal, Parry and Doyle, backs, Kirkwood, Weir, and Campbell, half-backs, Latta, Brady Geary, Hammond, and Waugh, forwards. Darwen: - McOwen goal, Hunt, and Leach, backs, Douglas, Owen, and Marsden half-backs, Nightingale, Waring, Mullen, Smith Bryan, forwards. Referee Mr.J.Cooper.Everton play Middlesbrough at the lattertown on Wednesday, Newcastle West End, on Thursday, and Sunderland Albion at Sunderland on Saturday next.
EVERTON NEWS
Nottingham Evening Post - Wednesday 07 May 1890
There has been a rumour that the Oswalds are likely to go to Everton next season, but such is not, we believe, the fact. Fred Geary is under a two years' engagement to play centre forward for Everton and however anxious he may be to come back to Nottingham the Liverpool club are not disposed to let him go. Therefore, why should they even want James Oswald?
Thomas McInnes is in the ranks of Notts County.
DARWEN V EVERTON
Preston Herald - Wednesday 07 May 1890
This team of “locals” made their first appearance before Everton crowd this season at Anfield-road on Saturday, before 7,000 spectators. Shortly after four o’clock Geary started for Everton, and but for the stubborn defence of visitors, ably assisted by McOwen, Latta would have scored. Breaking away, however, Nightingale and Waring showed a pair of clean heels, and Mullen all but scored with a flyer, Cox saving splendid style. For fully half an hour the game continued to be hotly contested, and was left to Latta to initial with a low shot, which brought half-time, and the score—Everton, one goal; Darwen, nil. Re-starting, Doyle and Parry kept their forwards busy, and after a deal of aggressive work Geary darted along and drove home a long shot, which completely nonplussed McOwen. This latter advantage somewhat damped the persistency of Darwen, but aroused the homesters, and Latta, dodging Leach in a run up, added a third goal for Everton, which he backed with fourth, and Geary made the total five, pleasant, though rather warm, game ending with the following:—Everton, five goals; Darwen, nil. Teams;- Everton: Cox, goal; Parry and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Weir, and Campbell, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Geary, Hammond, and Waugh, forwards. Darwen: McOwen, goal; Hunt and Leach, backs; Douglas, Owen, and Marsden, half-backs; Nightingale, Waring, Mullen, Smith, and Bryan, forwards. Referee, Mr. J. Cooper, Blackburn.
MIDDLESBROUGH PLAY EVERTON
Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough - Wednesday 07 May 1890
Middlesbrough V Everton-Wednesday next, at 6.15, Linthorpe-road Ground. Everton are the most improved club of the League, and second in season’s averages. Beaten Preston North End, and all other leading clubs.- ADVT
OSWALDS AND GEARY
Nottingham Evening Post - Wednesday 07 May 1890
There has been a rumour that the Oswalds are likely to go to Everton next season, but such is not, we believe, the fact Fred Geary is under a two year’s engagement to play centre forward for Everton, and however anxious he may be to come back to Nottingham the Liverpool club are not disposed to let him go. Therefore, why should they even want James Oswald?
ALBION V EVERTON
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Thursday 08 May 1890
Albion v. Everton.—The following team will represent Albion in this match on Saturday:— Angus, goal; McDermid and MacFarlane, backs; McKechnie, Young and Stewart, half-backs; Hannah, Kinnard, Weir, Smith, and Sawer, forwards
In the Everton and West End match to-night, the following Albion players will assist the Newcastle club: —McDermid, Young, Weir, Kinnaird, Smith, and Hannah.
EVERTON, 4; MIDDLESBROUGH, 0.
Northern Echo - Thursday 08 May 1890
This match was played last night on the Linthorpe-road Ground, and a steady downpour of rain did not prevent a large attendance of Spectators. The following were the teams:- Middlesbrough.-Goal, Barbour. Backs, Wynn and McManus. Half-backs, Walsh, Stevenson, and Bach, Forwards, Finlayson, Petrie, Johstone, Wilson, and McGregor. Everton;- Goal, Cox. Backs, Parry and Doyle. Half-backs, Kirkwood, Holt, and Campbell, For-wards, Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward.
Middlesbrough started the game with a slight wind in their favour, but the visitors had the best of the play for some time, and Barbour saved some marvelous shots, receiving on one occasion an enthusiastic ovation. Once or twice the homesters showed some pretty combination, and got into the vicinity of the Everton goal, but the defence was impregnable, and the visitors came back to the front, keeping up a severe bombardment of the home goal. At length Wynn conceded a corner, and Chadwick drew first blood for the visitors. Play still ruled in the home quarters, and Milward sent in a grand shot, which Barbour only saved at the expense of a corner, which however went unimproved. Half-time was called with the score -Everton, 1 goal; Middlesbrough, 0. With the restart Middlesbrough made a brief attack, which was successfully resisted, and then Barbour's goal was the scene of action, and Chadwick registered a second point with a grand shot. The home team were still compelled to play a defensive game, and Barbour again showed brilliant form. The home team at length broke away, and Johnstone had a grand run; the forwards had a grand chance to score, but failed at the critical moment. Johnstone made a second attempt, but was repulsed, and then play was transferred to Barbour's quarters, and Geary lowered the home team's colours for the third time. Within a few minutes Holt notched a fourth point. This was the state of the poll when a one-sided game came to an end- Everton 4 goals, Middlesbrough 0.
MIDDLESBROUGH 0 EVERTON 4
May 8, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Liverpool's popular combination made a second visit to the north of England within a month to play a series of three matches, Middlesbrough, Newcastle West End and Sunderland Albion and arrived in the former town about noon yesterday, so popular have Everton become with the follows of Ironopolis, that a big crowd assemble to welcome them. After a goodish game the Liverpool men further enhanced their reputation by scoring 4 goals to their opponents nil. Everton team, Cox goal Hannah (captain), and Doyle, Parry Holt and Campbell, half-backs Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, Hammond forwards.
EVERTON RESERVES 2 AINTREE CHURCH 2
May 8, 1890. The Daily Post
This match was played on the Anfield enclosure last evening a good number of spectators witnessing the game. At half-time the home side was leading by a goal to nil. The second stage was of a still more even character, the Churchiles scoring twice, to Everton's once. The game thus ending in a draw. 2 goals each.
NEWCASTLE WEST END 1 EVERTON 2
May 9, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
The Liverpool Cupholders met the Newcastle Combination yesterday evening at Newcastle and again showed their superiority by beating the West End to the tune of 2 goals to 1. Everton to-day and rest, and will play Sunderland Albion at Sunderland to-morrow, when it is surmised they will have worthy foemen to battle against, but in all likelihood they will arrive home on Saturday unbeaten in the second tour to the north of England, Chadwick and Hammond scored for Everton against West End.
Team Everton: - Cox Hannah (Captain), and Doyle backs, Parry, Holt, and Campbell half-backs Latta Brady Geary Chadwick and Hammond, forward.
EVERTON FC NEWS
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 10 May 1890
That several of the Everton team have been tardy in signing the professional form; that all of them had previously tied their hands by a binding engagement, legally and properly drawn out, and Everton do not intend to ley any of them wriggle out; that Geary would very much like to go home, and promised to get a man to fill his place equal to himself in ability; that it is therefore, not at all surprising to hear that the brothers Oswald do not like Nottingham; that they both have a burning desire to change to Liverpool; that but for the new protection rule of the League, it is pretty certain the brothers would be landed at Liverpool next season; that Everton do not want substitutes, they want their own men, and mean to hold Geary to his bond.
SUNDERLAND ALBION 0 EVERTON 4
May 12, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton, after being victorious in Middlesbrough and Newcastle, remained in the latter town on Friday, doing the “New Brighton” of Newcastle-Tynemouth-thereby combining rest from football with enjoyment. On Saturday morning they went on to Sunderland, Holt and Geary meanwhile coming back to Liverpool. The tour all though has been a successful one, andEverton have left behind them an impression of the dribbling game which will keep green in the minds of the northern supporters of the Association code. The Hendon folks are to be congratulated upon meting out to their opponents that welcome which they like to see bestowed upon their own club away from home. So popular have the Evertonians become that long before the time for the kick off the stands were crowded, and many failed to gain admittance. When the game started considerably over 10,000 were present. Losing the toss, Weir started for Albion. For a very short time play was maintained in midfield, when Latta, for the visitors, in endeavoring to centre, sank his toe in the ground, and the ball bounced from off his leg outside the post. The Hendonites now realised matters, and Young, Smith, and Sawers put forth their best efforts and travelled towards Cox, but before they got that distance Hannah relieved then and drove them back. Nothing daunting however, the homesters went at it a second time, but Everton's half-backs were to be relied upon, and Hammond tipping to Latta enabled the Scotch international to notch the first goal for the Anfielders with one of his speedy shots, giving Whitton who was substituted for Angus no chance whatever. Try how they would the Albion could not break through the Everton defence. Doyle and Hannah with Kirkwood, Campbell and Parry intercepting the homesters rushes with the greatest sangfroid. Called on by their supporters to play up, Hannah and Kinnaird dashed along the home right, and when a point was imminent, Doyle stepped in and frustrated their combined efforts with a hugh punt, landing to his right wing pair, and Brady with a judicious pass to his partner, enabled Latta to trundle through all opposition, and gladden the hearts of his club mates by giving them a further lead. To show the immortally of the patrons of the homesters, this success was hailed, with hearty cheers, both Latta and Brady were highly eulogised by them for their perfect manipulation of the leather. Storing hard to reduce the score against them, the Abion fronk rank worked cleverly, but failed to break through Everton's stronghold, and half-time came with the score-Everton 2 goals Albion nil. During the interval, the Liverpool combination were photographed by the Messrs, Taylor, and during the process of the art the men from Liverpool struck up “The Milkmen's Chorns” to the intense amusement of the big crowd. Re-starting the game the homesters were excelled at all points and Chadwick, who defied McDermid throughout the entire match, gave Milward a chance to add which was availed of, and Everton were leading by 3 goals. Cox only to put forth his efforts once, but the shot he got rid was one, which would have baulked the best of Goalkeepers. Had Everton not been in their grandest form, the Wearsiders would have held their own, but before the cessation of the game arrived, the Great Marlow lad, well fed by Chadwick scored the fourth and finishing goal for Everton, after one of the most pleasant and scientific games that has been seem on the Heanton ground. Teams Sunderland Albion: - Whitton, goal, McDermid and McFarmane backs, McKechnie, Young, and Stewart, half-backs, Hannah, Kinnaird, Weir, Sawers, and Smith forwards. Everton Cox, goal, Hannah (Captain) and Doyle, backs, Kirkwood, Campbell, and Parry, half-backs, Latta, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward forwards.
LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NEWS
Athletic News - Monday 12 May 1890
By the Loiterer
By the way of appreciating the efforts of the Everton eleven, the committee intend giving them a dinner at the Bear’s Paw, on Tuesday evening, May 20th.
Mr. W. Jackson (Everton) has bene elected president of the “Minor” Football Association and he intends to devote his spare time to looking up the clubs in the park, and taking cognizance of any likely lads with a view of introducing them to the premier clubs.
Everton have the 24th open, and they would like Sunderland to come down. So should I, for I want to be quits with “Gideon,” West Bromwich will close the shutters on the 31st and Bolton play next Monday night.
The Cliftonroe Club showed poor form at Everton on Saturday and the Reserve beat them by six goals to none. This was the only match of importance in the district.
NOTES FROM THE NORTH
Stevenson is still with us, and likely be. The fact that Everton do not want him. They were not particularly enamored of the form which he displayed against themselves. I believe that he has received a “good talking to” from Auld, and his old playmate Portous, with the result that he will not go to Liverpool. Fresh from their four goals victory over Middiesbrough on Wednesday Everton, the following night, played West End at Newcastle. The match scarcely comes within my province. I mention it, however, to show that Albion should have been substituted for West End, because the former lent no fewer than seven of their own players, and the front rank, with one exception, was entirely composed of Albionites. The names of these auxiliaries are-M'Dermid, Young, Sawers, Wier, Kinnard, Smith, and Hannah, it was splendid practice for Albion, who had to play Everton two days later; but could there be a greater confession of weakness than for West End to seek foreign aid in order to fight her battles? Three standards of the Sunderland team were among the onlookers. Was their object Whitton, the West End goalkeeper, or Don Doyle. Neither, of course.
Albion had a match on Saturday with Everton. The latter, a second time, vide “The Loiterer” attempted to take the “check” out of the Sunderland people, but I can assure him that they are as “cheeky” as ever. They are far too fond over the water of doubling the prices whenever anything above the status of Birtley comes in the way. Can it that the funds are low? The new company declined to follow a bad precedent, and prices remained unchanged except that members had to pay. They had their reward in a bumper gate, while the rival establishment was as desolate as the hills of Balclutha. Nevertheless, the laugh rested with Sunderland, for while they themselves escaped defeat by a goal, their rivals were defeated the extent of four goals. Everton played much the same team as Sunderland had beaten, while Angus gave place in goal Whitton, of Newcastle West End. “The Loiterer has had his revenge.
EVERTON RESERVES 6 CLIFHEROE 0
May 12, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
The Oakfield road enclosure was occupied on Saturday by Clitherce and a mixed team of Everton, the first team of the homesters being at Sunderland playing the Albion of that ilk. Holt and Geary not feeling up to first class forth came back in the morning and donned the home jerseys. Two thousand spectators were present when Blackhurst kicked off. R.Eccles for the visitors was the first to shine, his final effort, however, realising nothing Geary then got hold, and ran the leather to within two yards of the goalkeeper, and popped through scoring the initial point of the game within three minutes. Once or twice the visitors had fair chances, which were refused, and Orr added a second goal for Everton. The game continued very open considering the admixture, and Orr hit the upright. Everton's centre again set of work, and put on two rather cleverly obtained points justed before the interval (Geary) leaving the half-time result-Everton 4 goals, Clithoroe nil. Re-starting, play for a time was in midfield, and Geary getting hold raced down, Everton having a scrimmaged goal for the fifth success which Geary backed up by added a sixth. Clitheroe now showed to better advantage, and forced two-fruitless corners. R. Eccles, Blackhurst and Doulton persistently keeping up the pressure. Holt and Weir, however, were great barriers in the way, as they rarely let them near in. racing away, Everton took up the attack, and Murray just missed a good opportunity. Nothing further occurring, Everton Reserves won by 6 goals to nil. Geary having a fine game scoring four goals, Edward also played well at centre half.
SUNDERLAND ALBION v. EVERTON.
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Monday 12 May 1890
A match between these teams was played at Hendon on Saturday. They had never previously met. The Everton officials raised an objection to Angus playing for Albion, and he had to stand down. His place was taken by D. Whitton of the Newcastle West End club. Geary was unable to play for the Liverpool cracks, owing to having injured while on tour. Hammond filed the vacancy as centre. The ground was a trifle on the soft side owing to the recent rains, but a quantity of sand to some extent neutralised this disadvantage. The teams were follows;-
Albion : Goal, D. Whitton ; backs, R. McDermid and S. McFarlane, half-backs, D. McKechnie, Young, and J. Stewart; forwards, J. Smith and J. Sawers (right wing), J. Weir (centre). J. Kinnaird, and J. Hannah (left wing). Everton: Goal, Cox ; backs, Hannah and Doyle; half-backs, Kirkwood, Campbell, and Parry; forwards, Latta and Brady (right wing), Hammond (centre), Millward and Chad wick (left wing).
Referee: H. Gray, Darlington.
The weather was splendid for the encounter, and the spectators mustered in strong force, and there were fully 8,000 present when the teams entered the field. Jake Stewart, the Albion captain, took his place on the team after an absence of several weeks. A hearty reception was accorded to him. The Everton team wore blue and white jerseys and dark pants. For the sake of distinction Albion wore a blue suit. The choice for stations resulted in the home team facing the south goal during the first half. Weir started.
THE GAME.
Everton by long passing got back again. Parry put across the goal mouth, and McKechnie gave a corner. Latta placed the ball, and Sawers and Weir cleared. The forwards ran to the centre, but Latta and Brady returned; the latter kicking out, had again to start, and the home left executed a run to the Everton end. Milward and Chadwick travelled back, but the home team effectually checked the rush, and Albion compelled Doyle to kick very hard away into touch. On being thrown in Latta and Co. changed the scene of operations, but lost the ball over the line near the centre. Stewart threw in, and lot of big kicking by both sides followed in which neither side could claim any advantage. The visitors were certainly having the best matters, but they were bothered a great deal the home side, Young being conspicuous in this business Mckechnie, in trying to effect a clearance, give hands. The ball was planted well into the Albion goalmouth, but Whiston saved splendidly. A second attempt in a corner for the strangers, and Brady made a wild shot which did not count for anything except a goal kick by Whitton. Do what they Albion could not throw off their antagonists, who kept the play well to the north. The two Macs did yeoman service. McFarlane showing better form than usual. The home broke away, and in Smith accidentally handled the ball from Doyle's kick, Hannah (Everton) kicked away smartly, and Stewart in returning sent into touch. Everton threw in, and the next minute they were busy near the Albion uprights. Brady shot for goal, and Whitton saved, McKechnie, in clearing, gave hands. Albion cleared out of a scrimmage, and Everton going back north, sent over the line. Whitton put the ball in motion, and the home front rank made' a short incursion southward. It was quickly returned, and Chadwick tried to lower the home colours. Whitton saved at the expense of a corner, and the leather on coming in was cleared by McFarlane for a corner. This was not improved upon. Not to be denied, the Liverpool team came away again, but a faulty shot mulled the advantage. From the goal kick Mc Derail dispossessed Chadwick. A couple of shots in rapid succession were successfully dealt with by Whitton, Still the Evertonians pressed, and it was no uncommon thing see the home halves standing within a couple of yards of the posts. Stewart saved a shot by Hammond for corner, and McFarlane did the same a few moments later. The corner kicks were well placed, and equally as well staved off. Whitton had to save Chadwick, and Miilward shot past Sawers, and Smith to midfield, but Doyle's foot was in the way, and the ball bounced off it back to Albion territory. The Everton forwards pounced on the ball, but Albion relieved them, and the forwards took the ball down. Doyle gave Albion their first corner, amid a roar of excitement. Smith put the ball in, and it wouid have gone through had not Doyle deliberately handled it. The spectators loudly hooted him for the unsportsmanlike action. The free kick did not assist Albion, as the ball rolled out. Doyle took the goal kick, and the Evertonians' left wing changed the scene. They centred and Hammond shot out. Hands for Albion was the next item, but they made nothing of it. Everton collared, and Brady shot. Whitton cleared, but Hammond, who was standing off-side, collared, and scored for Everton, after 35 minutes' play. On play, Everton certainly deserved the point, but it was not too fairly obtained. Albion protested, but the referee was against them. Millward and his partner essayed to increase the score, but the former missed, and Whitton had to start. Latta and Brady had a try, and the latter accepting a pass from his partner drew a corner for his side. The ball was scrimmaged about the Albion goal mouth, but was prevented from going through, the siege ending in it being knocked outside by the visitors. The latter again took up the pressure, and McDermid returned. The leather striking Hannah rebounded over the crossbar. Whitton restarted, and had scarcely done so when he had to deal with a shot from the visitors. The Albion right broke away, but Doyle quickly pulled them up, although Weir made a gallant attempt to get up. Again did Albion shake off their opponents, and again did Doyle do the needful for his side. The game now became fast, and Latta getting possession eluded McFarlane and McDermid, and shot a splendid goal. Things were looking black indeed, and Everton going as hard as ever. Albion then wakened up, and kept the play at the lower end. Doyle was a great stumbling block to them, and he sent into touch. McKechnie threw and Hannah made a good attempt to score, but just failed to do the good thing. The scene was shifted into the high end, where McFarlane launching out put the ball over the stand. The ball had just been thrown in when the visitors gave hands. Doyle was next called upon, and he returned. The Everton team were once more in possession, and were becoming dangerous when the whistle blew, leaving the score: Everton 2 goals Albion Nil
At 4.34 the second half was begun. The ball went over to the home left, and Kinnaird put into touch. Everton threw in, and Latta worked the ball down and over the line. From the goal kick Everton were again in the aggressive mood, and early found their way to the home end. Kinnaird and Hannah changed the venue, and Hannah shot. Hannah (Everton) headed away a certain goal. McFarlane stopped a run by Hammond and Chadwick, and play was shifted to mid-field. The exchanges here were very few, and Everton came out uppermost. McDermid foiled an attempt of Millward to get possession, and a moment later McFarlane relieved the Everton right of the ball. The relief was temporary, as the strangers forced their way to the lower end and put the leather out. On the throw in Latta shot across, and Millward accepting, scored Everton's third goal amid applause. They were driven back, and Milward, while palpably offside, scored the fourth goal for his side amid laughter applause. From the centre kick Albion had a chance, but Hannah spoiled it, and the battle was again against the Hendon team. Young cleared well, and Weir ran away with the ball. Cox went out to meet him, and in the collision the ball went over bar. Cox had his first goal kick since the cross-over, and Everton, becoming aggressive, Albion twice shunted the ball into touch in order to shake off the invaders. McDermid next gave a corner, which resulted in another off McKechnie. From the second kick the Hendonites sped off with the leather, only to be sent back by Doyle. The last quarter of an hour had now arrived. Kirkwood fouled Hannah, who got limping. He, however, continued to play. Everton had the best of the game to the finish, but could not add to their score, and when hostilities finished Albion were well beaten the following: — Everton 4 goals Albion
EVERTON v. BURNLEY.
Lancashire Evening Post - Tuesday 13 May 1890
These teams met on the Anfield-road enclosure, Liverpool, last evening, this being the fourth time they have encountered each other this season, before about 6,000 spectators. Teams: Everton; Cox, goal; Hammond and Hannah, backs; Parry, Campbell, and Kirkwood, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Burnley; Kaye, goal; Lang and Marsden, backs; McFetteridge, Spiers, and Keenan, half-backs; Haresnape, McLardie, Lambie, Stewart, and Byrce, forwards.
Lambie kicked off for the visitors. After Campbell checked the Burnley right, Latta made away, his pass to Brady being returned to midfield by Lang. Parry, however, robbed McLardie and Geary raced away, but spoiled the chance through being off side. Milward received from Campbell, and after passing Lang, sent to Latta, offside being successfully claimed Geary then executed a smart run on the left. Marsden Stewart and Bryce, the former forcing a corner off Kirkwood, but the play was transferred by Hannah. Following a smart attack by Latta and Brady, the visitors’ front rank made a splendid attempt to score, shots by McLardie, Lambie, and Stewart being successfully dealt with. Shortly after this a long return by Kirkwood into the goalmouth was headed out by Marsden, and the vising centre put in a good run, but Parry brought him up. Geary, who up to this point had playing outside left, exchanged places with Milward. Campbell placed his side on the attack, and some splendid wing play on the home left almost brought about a downfall, as the homesters sent in shot after shot, each of which, however, were well net by Mareden, Lang, and Kaye. The Evertonians still continued attack, but half-time arrive with no score. The game throughout the second half was of a very even nature, both goals in turn being visited, but splendid defence of the backs prevented any disaster, and the final result was a draw, no goals being scored.
EVERTON 0 BURNLEY 0
May 13, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
This match was played on the Anfield enclosure last evening in the presence of 8,000 spectators. Both teams were well presented. The game throughout was very evenly contested. Everton if anything having most of the play. No goals were scored on either side, the contest consequently ending in a draw. Teams Everton: - Cow, goal, Hammond, and Hannah (Captain), Parry Campbell, and Kirkwood half-backs Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Burnley: - Kay, goal, Lang and Mraden, backs, McFettridge, spiers,Keenan, half-backs Haresape, , McLardie,. Lambie, Stwart and Bryne forwards.
BURNLEY WIND UP WELL AT EVERTON.
Burnley Express - Wednesday 14 May 1890
On Monday evening Burnley met Everton, the strongest Liverpool organisation. There was a very large crowd. Burnley commenced, and very soon a good deal of feeling was shown by the spectators, and some slightly rough tactics by the players. Early in the game Latta was several times penalised for off-side play, and every movement was afterwards hailed by loud sarcastic cries of "offside." Play was very even and fast for the first quarter of hour. McLardie and Hareanape put in fine run and brought hostilities near the Everton goal, where a regular siege was kept up, several good shots being sent at Cox. Haresnape centered beautifully to Stewart, who shot over. A moment later had a narrow escape. Everton now had a look in, and Lang gave them a corner. Amid much excitement five smart shots were sent in, four being cleverly stopped by Lang, and one by Keenan, who played one of his beat games. Play now became terribly fast, and shot after shot was sent at the Burnley citadel, only to be kept out by the visitors. Geary and Latta made a fast off-side run, but Marsden, who played in Bury's place, pulled them up cleverly. At halftime both goals remained intact. Immediately after restart Burnley, by capital passing, got underneath the Everton goal, but the homesters retaliated and Brady sent a fine shot into the hands Kaye. Speirs sent in a shot which almost took effect. Latta put in a brilliant shot from the right wing and struck the crossbar. Lambie quickly transferred play to the other end. A free kick, amid some uproar, was given Everton for an alleged foul by McFetridge. The Burnley end was heavily attacked and Kaye twice saved cleverly, Speirs eventually clearing. Another free kick was given to the homesters for a foul by McLardie, but nothing came of it, and Burnley cleared. Burnley received a similar compliment for a foul throw by Kirkwood. Lang, after having been overrun, saved splendidly. Urged on by the crowd the play became fast and exciting, both sides doing their utmost to score their first point. Lang sent in a very long shot and Lambie was all but through. Fouls were the order of the day, and one was given against Haresnape for throwing Parry over his shoulders. Hands were given against Keenan his goal mouth, but the ball was worked away after a sharp struggle. Keenan took a free kick in Everton goal mouth and struck the cross bar. Geary distinguished himself at the other end, and McFetridge headed over his line, Lang doing ditto a minute later. The chances, however, were not taken. Kaye stopped a stinger from Chadwick. When the whistle blew nothing had been scored, although every man had strained every nerve. A fast, exciting, and in some respects, a memorable game, ended in a draw, neither side scoring. Kaye, Lang, Marsden, Keenan and Speirs, played splendidly, and stopped many a bad shot. The-spectators evinced a strong anti-Burnley feeling which caused some parts of the game to be somewhat unpleasant.
EVERTON 5 SUNDERLAND ALBION 0
May 19, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton had their first visit of the Albion to Anfield road on Saturday, the Liverpool players meeting them the previous week at Sunderland and defeating them by 4 goals to nil. Despite the fact that football is now considered past, the game in Everton seems to be as green as ever, quite 10,000 spectators linning the ground, which was in good condition after the heavily rain. Hannah winning the toss, Weir started for the Albion against the sun and down the slope. Geary was the first to show up, and crossed to Latta but the ball was run over the line. Smith and Sawers made away on the visitors right, but were intercepted by Doyle, and Campbell put a strong shot outside. Campbell, Doyle, and Parry kept the visitors at bay, and Milward forced Thompson to concede a corner, which was so well placed that Witton had the hardest of work to get rid of the leather. The Albion left then got prominent and after Hannah had sent in a lob, Latta screwed across the goalmouth, and the whole of the Wearsides' defence was brought to bear to prevent the homesters from scoring Brady making Whitton use both hands and Campbell hitting the crossbar. Coming again however, Brady gave to Latta who carried the ball to the corner, and with a swift screw shot from that position caused Whitton to fist through his own goal. Young for the strangers was well supported by Thompson, but they could make little headway and Everton seldom left their opponents alone, and had a second corner. Kinnaird, Hannah, and Smith made many fruitless raids on the home quarters, and justed on the interval Geary took the ball from midfield and ran through, scoring with a low swift shot which was cheered by the crowd. Changing over, the visitors had the elements in their favour, Geary restarted the game, and after Latta had headed over, Thompson (Sheffield Wednesday) showed defence, conceding a fruitless corner, to prevent Geary augmenting for a lengthened time nothing but strong attacks on Whitton's charge took place. Hammond missing a likely chance. Considering the hot day, both teams kept up well, and after the Albionites had given the crowd a taste of their defensive qualities Brady tipped to Latta, who stepped through his opponent s, and put one outside the reach of the visiting custodian, which he backed up with a fourth. After Cox had saved cleverly from Hannah, Latta again screwed across neatly and Milward notched the fifth goal. Towards the finish the visitors strove hard, but were overmatched at all points, and before the whistle sounded Milward twice had hard lines with good work, and Geary shot outside. Nothing further taking place, Everton won a pleasant game by goals to nil. Teams Everton: - Cox goal, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle, backs, Parry, Campbell, and Kirkwodd, half-backs, Latta, Brady, Geary, Kirkwood, Milward, forwards. Sunderland Albion: - Whitton, goal, Thompson, and McFarlane backs, Dodds, Young, Stewart, Smith, Sawers, Weir, Kinnaird, and Hannah, forwards.
SUNDERLAND ALBION v. EVERTON.
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Monday 19 May 1890
The return match between these teams was played off at Liverpool Saturday. The clubs met the previous week at Hendon, when, after a most sorry exhibition on the part of the home team, Everton won by goals to nil. The Albionites left Sunderland shortly before eight o'clock on Saturday morning, were timed to reach Liverpool at 1.15—allowing plenty of time for a refresher before the match. The kick-off was fixed for 3.30, and at that time there were close upon 8,000 spectators. The team were as follows:—Albion: Goal, Whitton ; backs, Thompson and S. McFarlane; half-backs, Dodds, Young, and Stewart forwards, J. Sawers, Smith, J. Weir, J. Kinnaird, and J. Hannah Everton : Goal, Cox ; backs, Hannah and Doyle; half-backs. Parry, Campbell, and Kirkwood, forwards, Latta, Brady, Geary, Millward, and Chad wick.
THE GAME.
Directly after the start Everton began to press, and never gave their opponents a look at Cox's charge for a long while. At length the right put in some nice passing, but the ball was worked over the line. Following this some hot work took place in front of the Albion goal, and Whitton, and that useful agency luck, did some smart work in keeping out the shots from all quarters. The siege was ultimately raised, but continuing the pressure Latta forced Whitton to knock the ball into his own goal. Thompson, the old Wednesday back, was playing extraordinary game, and, despite the fact that play was all in the Albion half, he was the primary cause of keeping the scoring down. After a while the Albion forwards showed up better. All, however, performed creditably up to a certain point, and then the effort was spoiled by faulty passing. It was after one of these bursts that Geary got hold and finished up a good sprint by scoring a second goal in his old style, and the cheers which followed were loud and long. Soon after half-time was called with the score :— Everton 2 goals Albion Nil
From the kick-off play was all in the Albion quarters. Latta and Brady had matters nearly all their own way with Stewart and McFarlane, and the former eventually sent in a fast shot which hit the post, and Hammond made the score three to nil. Cox had now the only bit of serious work during the afternoon, the result of some clever passing by the visitors' left, and he saved well. Play then went in old groove, and Latta dribbled through his opponents and scored the fourth goal. The visitors now did something worthy of their reputation, and the game was more even. Milward, however, put on a fifth point, and then play cooled down, and to the close was uninteresting. Final result goals Everton 5 goals Albion Nil.
NOTES FROM THE NOTE
Athletic News - Monday 19 May 1890
The “Loiterer” is anxious to be “even" with me. I am sorry for him that he will have to postpone the gratification of his longing for some time to come. Wherein have I offended him ? Because, forsooth, he expressed a hope that Everton would "take the cheek out of Sunderland people," and the boot was on the other leg, he seeks to avenge himself upon the hapless “Gideon." Now, sir, I am not a bloodthirsty man. But if the “Loiterer" is bent upon shedding gore I think that I can accommodate him with brickbats or pea shooters, say, between Sunderland and Liverpool.
Sunderland are not coming to Everton just yet. From your Liverpool correspondent I gather that Everton have a vacant date on the 24th, and that they are anxious for a return visit by the Wearsiders on that day. He should have spoken before. On the 22nd the “team of all the talents,” fresh from their Scottish tour, have a match at Newcastle-road with 3rd Lanark, and on the 24th they have arranged to play Vale of Leven also home. It will thus be entirely out of the question for them to accept the pressing invitation of Everton, and I have no doubt they are secretly glad that they can find such a convenient excuse. “Gideon” for one, would not care to see Anfield converted into a shamble.
LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 19 May 1890
By “The Loiterer”
Football dies hard in this neighbourhood, and this was demonstrated by an attendance of close upon 8,000 spectators at the match on Saturday afternoon with Sunderland Albion. The play was to the liking of the crowd, the home team started off in promising fashion, and never gave their opponents look in at Cox's charge for long while. At length the visitors' right put in some nice passing, but the ball was worked over the line. Following this some hot work took place In front of the Albion goal, and Whitton, and that useful agency luck, did some smart work in keeping out the shots from all quarters. The siege was ultimately raised, but continuing the pressure Latte forced Whitton to knock the ball into his own goal. Thompson, the old Wednesday back, was playing an extraordinary game, and, despite the fact that play was all in the Albion half, he was the primary cause of keeping the scoring down. After a while the Albion forwards showed up better, Weir, on the left, always being in the thick of it. All, however, performed creditably up to a certain point, and then the effort was spoiled by faulty passing. It was after one of these bursts that Geary got hold and finished up good sprint by scoring a second goal in his old sweet way, and the cheers which followed were loud and long. Soon after half-time was called. Everton leading by two goals to none. The second half opened much in the same way as the first, and play was all in Albion's quarters, Latta and Brady had matters nearly all their own way with Stewart and McFarlane, and the former eventually sent in a fast shot, which hit the pest, and Hammond made the score three to nil. Cox had now the only bit of serious work during the afternoon, the result of some clever passing by the visitors' left, and he saved well. Play then went in the old groove, and Latta dribbled through his opponents and scored the fourth goal. The visitors now did something worthy of their reputation, and the game was more even. Milward, however, put on fifth point, and then play cooled down, and to the close was uninteresting, Everton winning comfortably by five goals to none. Whitton kept goal brilliantly, and, as cover goal. Thompson was always in the thick of it and got in his kicks wonderfully. In Mcfarlane was simply not in it. Against the home forwards the halves were weak and seemed unable to break up their combination. Dodds was the most successful, but in justice to the others it is only fair to say he had the weakest pair. The forwards at times did some smart passing in its early stages, but it was not sustained, and after cleverly eluding the halves the effort was frequently spoiled by mulling the ball between themselves. The inside left (Weir, I think it was), did as much work as the rest put together and never seemed to tire.
The defence of the home lot was safe. Campbell, I am glad to see, is coming to his old form—in fact, he is improving. In the last two matches he seems to have left off his lungeous kicking and gone in for judicious playing, which is far more useful. Altogether he appears to be fast developing into a League player. Like the defenders, the forwards were all right, with the exception of Hammond, who took Chadwick's place. He still sticks to the ball too long, and frequently Milward was standing idle waiting for the pass which never came. For all that, I don't see any reason why he should not make a good player, and I congratulate him on receiving the medal of the local association so early in his career.
Lost Monday we had the holders of the Lancashire Cup here. They made a very good show, and the result of a fairly even game was a draw, no goals being scored. The play certainly was not of the best, neither was the taste of the spectators, but it was hard fought game. Mr. Cooper got the wrong side of the company present by giving Latta “off-aide'' on two occasions. I have not noticed anything in the rules debarring a back from playing the game Lang did, and it is rather too much to expect of him to perform in a manner most suitable to his opponents.
EVERTON 1 BOLTON WANDERERS 0
May 21, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
This match was played on the Anfied ground last night, in the presence of nearly 3,000 spectators. The weather was very unfavorable, rain pouring down throughout the whole of the game. The Wanderers came with with a full team, while Everton were without Kirkwood-that player being unable to turn out owing to an injury which he received at the Albion match last Saturday. Losing the toss, Geary kicked off, and Jones neatly dispossessing Geary, Milward put the Wanderers on the attack, but Doyle with a well timed kick sent along to Milward, and Chadwick getting hold caused Parkinson to fist out a grand attempt which he did rather luckily. The visitors by the aid of Cassidy had now a fine concerted ran towards Cox, and Barbour getting well down on the right forced a corner from Doyle, which, however, McNee headed over. From the goal kick Geary raced away, and Somerville pulling him up gave to Weir, but Hannah going to the rescue, clear with a hugh punt, which enabled his right wing to sprinted along, and Latta giving to Brady, the latter hanged through, Parkinson failing to catch the ball owing to the attentions of Milward, Everton thus gaining a point 15 minutes, from the start. By the fine play of Holt, Chadwick and Milward. Everton kept in the attack, and had three corners, all of whole were successfully cleared by Jones and Somerville, whose fine defence enabled Parkinson to kept his charge from further disaster, half-time coming with Everton 1 goal Bolton Wanderers nil. Re-starting Milward from a pass by Geary, just missed a good opportunity by sending over the bar, Brady and Latta doing similarly immediately after. From hands against Campbell the visitors got near Cox, and Cassidy caused that custodian to clear in fine style. Geary now fastened on the ball, and dashing along gave Parkinson a scorcher to deal with, the force of which completely turned him round about. Latta now amused the crowd as he cleverly balked the “burly” Bob Roberts, and giving Brady that player just skimmed the upright. Continuing to have the upperhand the homesters rarely allowed their opponents to get over the midfield line, the defence of Holt, Parry, and Campbell being all that could be desired, a fine game thus ending in a victory for Everton by 1 goal to nil. Everton team; Cox goal, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle, backs, Parry, Holt, and Weir, half-backs, Latta, Brady, Campbell, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
SMALLEY SIGNS ON
May 21, 1890. The Daily Post
Friends of the club will be pleased to learn that RE.Smalley, who has been so long and honorably connected with them Everton organistaion at goalkeeping, made arrangements with the committee on Monday evening, whereby his service have been retained for next season.
EVERTON RESERVES 3 GILBOURNE 1
May 22, 1890. The Daily Post
Played on the Everton ground last night. At half-time each side had scored one each. The home team scored twiced in the second half leaving the final result Everton Reserves 3 Gilborne 1.
EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
May 22, 1890. The Daily Post
In the private capacity the members of the Everton Football Club committee on Tuesday entertained president (Councilor) J.Houlding and the playing members of the club to a dinner in the Bear's paw Lord Street. In the later proceedings Mr. AR Wilson presided, and after the loyal toast had been cordially honored, Mr. Williams Henderson proposed the toast of “The President of the Club” in doing so he said he hoped, before Mr. Houlding retired from his position he would see the club win the championship of the League and the English Cup. The president, in reply, reterred for his early connection with sport, and said he didn't consider any man in the country, worthy of the name of English man, unless he took an interest on outdoor pastimes. He considered professionalism as a secondly consideration, when compared with amateur play, but at the same time, if a man became very expert in althetics he though that man had a claim to be paid for his services. In conclusion, he said that such games as football give that stamins to Britons, which enabled them to take a superior position to other countries. Mr. Houlding as vice pesident of the Liverpool and District football Association, performed the pleasant duty of handing to the members of the team, the handsome gold metals, they have been awarded as holders of the district cup.
BOB SMALLEY AND FRED GEARY
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 24 May 1890
That Bob Smalley has again signed for Everton that he was secured last Monday night; that Cox has gone to Notts Forest; that most people fought he had got a two years’ engagement with Everton; that he is said to have been offered 4 pounds a week at Nottingham, which is a big figure and probably a big something else; that Angus will make his bow at Anfield road on Monday against Bootle; that it may be a hot trial that it looks likely, if the weather turns out; that much is not looked for from the Albion man; that some of the Everton men are still holding back; that Chadwick is said to have some question about his brother, and no one seems to know precisely what; that Holt has not yet cast his die.
That Geary positively and decidedly refuses to do so; that if Fred were so much beloved his reasons might be considered sufficient; that it is one thing to be popular with a football crowd, but quite another thing to expect their friendship; that Geary does not want to lose his trade; that he has not much stamina, and cannot hope for a long career on the football field; that he wants to get his trade secure in consequence; that his work is at Nottingham, and his home; that Everton will have nothing but their bond; that from their point of view they are quite jusfield in demanding it.
EVERTON V BIRMINGHAM ST GEORGE
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 26 May 1890
This Midland Alliance club made their first appearance at Anfield on Saturday, in the presence of about 5,000 spectators. Everton had their usual team, while Murray-who, it will be remembered, was a player in the Anfield Club -when the Liverpool Combination was suspended for six weeks a couple of years ago-was put, on trial at centre half-back for the St. George's. Considering the heat both teams held up well right through, and never during the entire game did play get uninteresting. Losing the spin Geary had to start with a glaring sun against him, and Everton's front rank soon took command, but ten minutes elapsed before Chadwick, with a fine screw shot,-beat Hadley. A few momentary exchanges took place after this, and in one of them the Dragons looked all over scoring, but failed at Cox, who conceded a corner. Harmsh clearing it successfully, the homesteres again got the upper hand, and Brady notched a second goal for Everton. Taking things vey- much as they wanted, Everton defied the visitors to make over the half line, from near which Campbell lobbed a third point for his side before the interval, at which stage the score stood in favour of Everton by 3 goals to nil. Restarting the visitors did one of their well-known passing spurts in which Devey per usual was the shinning light, but they found the home defence impenetrable and before long Latta from grand oblique shot by Milward, headed the four goals for Everton. Before the termination of the game Holt was cautioned –rather unwarrantable however, by the referee Mr. Bentley for accidentally fouling an opponent. The game continued to be hard contested to the close, and Everton again added another victory to their long list with the following score;- Everton 4, goals, St George’s nil.
BIRMINGHAM ST GEORGE AT EVERTON
Athletic News - Monday 26 May 1890
By the “Free Critic”
Everton finished their Saturday engagements with a match against Birmingham George’s, on their compact ground at Oldfield-road. The day was very warm for football, and nobody seemed in a hurry to start. The spectators sauntered up quite leisurely after four o’clock, and the players did not appear very anxious to leave the cool shade of the Sandon until after that hour. At 4-15 each team was minus a man, but presently Geary arrived, and the game started, the absent “Dragon” putting in an appearance shortly afterwards. St. Georges bemoaned the loss of Bradbury, Bailey, and Harrison, but they were trying a few new hands, and had a fairly good team up. Everton had also their full strength, with the exception of Kirkwood, and they had quite as good a man in his place in Campbell, late of Boote. Everton had the benefit of a rather stiff breeze the first half, and were soon round about Hadley, but both Siddons and Loyndes defended well, and nearly ten minutes had elapsed when Edgar Chadwick after dodging two opponents very smartly, sent in a beautiful shot, which Hadley was not prepared for, and Everton led by one goal to none. Play went on chiefly in the visitors’ quarters, although their wing men made several endeavours to get up the field, and once from a mistaken pass of Doyle to his partner they pretty nearly scored, but most of the play was the bottom end, although the vigorous tackling of Siddons, Lovades, and the half-backs prevented Hadley having much work. For all that, he had a few stiff customers to tackle, and once Geary, with a bit of quick and clever work, got right front, but dallied too long. However, Brady, with a back heel touch, sent the ball to Geary, and was put through in double quick time, whilst just before the interval. Chadwick made another very clever shot which considerably puzzled Hadley, and Everton turned round with an advantage of three goals. The second half was of a much more interesting character, for with the wind the “Dragons” showed fight on several occasions, but for all that, Everton had much the best of matters, although Hadley was nor given very much do. The “Dragons” right-wing was the most troublesome, but they were hardly weight enough for Doyle who, along with Hannah, played a safe and clever game. The Everton halves were also very good, and it required a lot of dodging to get clear of them. The Birmingham forwards played up very pluckily, and they were always on the ball, but although he captained his men well, John Devey did not make the headway I have seen him, and often enough he put in a long pass, which went anywhere generally to an Everton man. Several times the home goal was in considerable danger, and once the “Dragons” forwards got right in front, but, is usual such cases, they shot straight at the goal-keeper, who-was ready to clear and did so. Latta and Brady put in any amount of good work on the Everton right wing, but did a bit too much at it, although Latta's centres and shots for goal required some stopping. Milward lay well out right on the touch line, and might with advantage have done a little more work, but on one occasion he was Instrumental in getting goal, for, centring across the field, Latta met the ball with his head, and number four was registered. The play after this was pretty even, St. George’s fighting up splendidly against great odds, but they couldn’t overcome the defence of Hannah and Doyle, and Everton won by four goals to none.
The only unpleasant feature of the game was a deliberate kick of Holt's, for which the referee might justifiably have ordered him off the field; but I suppose these matches in May are chiefly exhibition games, and too much notice should not taken of them. Holt is clever enough without resorting to these despicable tricks, and should be very careful. I am glad it passed over as it did, for it would have been hard lines for the club to have Holt suspended. Considering the vast amount of sunshine knocking about, the game was a wonderfully good one, and although Everton always had it well in hand, the Saints displayed an amount of energy which was often the means of upsetting the calculations of their clever opponents. Hadley could not have stopped a single shot out of the four which passed him, and both Siddons and Loyndes kicked well at back. The latter is a youngster who has signed two or three registration forms—a sort of wholesale order, but if St. George’s get hold of him I fancy they will have material with which to turn out a good back. Kinsey, a member of Burton Swifts who has joined the “Dragon,” played a very smart game at half-back, and Murray—another man on “ trial”- although slow, did fairly well. The right wing was the best part of the forward play, though Ellis on the left is by means a duffer, and was likewise on trial. In fact, seemed to me that Mr. Harry Mitchell was experimenting all round. Everton are a smart team, and as Mr. Houlding told me that they were all engaged for next year, I will venture to predict that Everton will have to be reckoned with in championship honours. The forwards are extremely clever, their only fault, in my opinion, being too much wing work. For quiet unassuming play Brady is the man, and Chadwick is a real gem both in shooting and parsing. The two outside men hug the touchline a little too much, but both Latta and Milward can centre. Geary was in his usual place, and several times got through with his well-known flashes. The three half-backs played a rattling game, and in “Watty” Campbell, of Bootle. Everton have secured a good man. Parry worked hard all through, and Holt was very effective in the centre. It is a puzzle to me how the little International gets his head at the ball with a man foot taller in front of him. Hannah and Doyle are capital backs, but Doyle occasionally got a bit careless, though he soon recovered himself and kicked and tackled very well indeed. Hannah is very safe, and when he sends the ball up the field he generally knows where it is going. Cox had not many shots to stop, but two them were very difficult ones.
Notes
Birmingham St. George’s mean to have a good team next season, and on Saturday played several men “on trial” at Everton. One was Murray, of Motherwell who, about three years ago, belonged to the Everton Club for a short time.
LIVERPOOL DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 26 May 1890
By the Loiterer
The weather was too sultry for football on Saturday, but a fair company assemble to see Brmingham St. George. It was far from what footballer’s enjoy, both the heat and the play, but probably a great many had been lured up to the ground to see the new goalkeeper, but in this they were disappointed as Cox had charge once more. It is possible Angus may show himself ere the season closes, just as an introduction if nothing else. The match will be dealt with elsewhere.
What seems to be agitating the minds of the Everton members more than anything else just now is the annual meeting and its results. I don’t know anything about the financial position of the club, but from the conversation of members I should stay that this important part of the concern is merely a matter of details and the all-absorbing topic will be election of secretary. I grant this office should receive due attention, and I think members should be well satisfied with the manner the affairs of the club have been conducted throughout the season. There are several ways of conducting such a trifling thing as a football club, and all may tend to the same end, but at the present time the Everton Club is a power in the land, and not a little of this is due to the tact of Mr. Molyneux. These are facts which 1 hope the members will bear in mind at the general meeting, and which all the rhetoric in Everton cannot gainsay. It hardly looks like rivalry when Bootle and Everton meet in this weather. As all my Liverpool readers are aware, Bootle are just now in a state of suspended animation. Several of their players have gone home, and I don't think they will return, and between the present executive and the future one there is a desire of giving the patrons of football at Everton a fair return for their money. The team will, therefore, have to be strengthened from outside sources, but to nothing like the extent which gossip has circulated. The team will be: Jardine (goal), Frank Woods and Evans (backs), Kllner, Hughes, and Bob Roberts (half-backs), Morris, Brogan, Jamieson, Howell, and Jones (forwards). As will be seen from the above. Bob Roberts and Brogan are the only ones assisting Bootle- As to the North End Club's future prospects I content to rely on Mr. Prescott's word that players will be available when required. I should say that Bootle supporters will appreciate this mode of conducting the affairs of the club, now that they have had some experience in the matter. Visiting clubs to the Everton ground will ha pleased to hear that it has been decided to thoroughly drain the playing portion during the summer. I hope it will have the desired effect, and then we shall have the finest ground in Lancashire.Everton and Bootle play their final match this afternoon at Everton and, great Scot! The kick-off is fixed for half past two, I hope the players will survive.
EVERTON 4 BIRMINGHAM ST GEORGE'S 0
May 26, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
The match was played on the Everton ground, before about 6,000 spectators. Geary kicked off, and Everton at once pressed, and on a foul in goal being given against the visitors, Campbell kicked behind. The kick off did not being relief, and after Milward and Geary had tested Hadley. Chadwick beat him with a fast shot. A miss by Hannah gave St George's chance but a futile corner was all they could calm. Chadwick nearly scored a second time, Hadley just fisting out in time. A tricky piece of play by Geary gave Brady a chance of a long shot, which completely beat the “Dragons” custodian. Geary next made a grand run down the centre and had the goal at his mercy but when within a yard of the mouth he missed his kick, and the chance was lost. Play continued on the same line, Everton having all the best of it. At length S. George's broke away, but found the home defence too strong, and they were quickly driven back to the centre. Campbell scoring the third goal from a long mark, half-time arriving with the score three to nil in favour to Everton. After the interval Devey kicked off, and St.George's rushed into the Everton quarters, “hands” spoiling their efforts. The homesters were soon at the “Dragons” end and nearly scored, Brady just missing the goal. The visitors now showed better form, and caused Cox to fist out two shots, one by Devey being a good one. Doyle was also tested his opponents finding him a hard nut to crack. Bailey and Davies giving him the chance to shine. Milward and Chadwick rushed the leather down the field, and passed to Campbell who in turn transferred to Latta, the ball being promptly headed through. Latta well fed by Brady, gave the visitors' defence lots to do, but Kinsey relieved and the “Dragons” cheered on by the spectators made an attack on the home goal, Cox having to save two good shots. The hot sun now made its presence felt, and the game slowing down considerably finally ended with the score:- Everton 4 goals, St.George's nil. Teams Everton: - Cox, goal, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle, backs, Parry, Holt, and Campbell, half-backs, Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. St. George's: - Hadley, goal, Siddons, and Laynes, backs, Castle, Kinsley, and Thorpe, half-backs, Davies, Bailey, Devey, Ellis, and Shaw forwards.
EVERTON 5 BOOTLE O
May 27, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
For the fourth time this season have our local rivals engaged, in friendly rivalry, and four times have big crowds assembled to see the conflict, the number yesterday quite exceeding 10,000. The ground looked splendid, and with the attire of male and female quite a holiday spectacle was shown. Both teams were loudly cheered as they entered the enclosure, Angus (Everton's new goalkeeper) owing in for the lion's share. Mr. Molyneux was present, and was complimented on his convalescence, Jamieson stated 25 minutes late, and kicked down the slope. Soon the play got exciting, both of the home wing being well fed by the half-backs and, after Latta, had called on Jardine. Brady sent in a shot, which hit the crossbar, and bounded over. Bootle for a minute or so, kept on the half-line until Geary got a judicious pass, and he, dashing along, caused Jardine to gain show his prowess by throwing out rather smartly. Morris and Siddeley having gone down and kicked past Angus, Everton front division set to work, and Geary leaving behind him, caused the Bootle custodian to fist away, a claim that the leather had gone through not being entertained. Thanks to the exertions of Jardine, Everton were stalled off until Parry gave to Geary in midfield, and the latter with a long, low shot brought forth tremendous cheering by scoring the initial point of the game for Everton, Latta followed a minute latter with a shot which went a foot wide. Siddeley and Jamieson for Bootle went down smartly towards Angus, but Hannah returned and Latta caused Evans to concede a corner, which before it could be get rid of Chadwick, added a second goal for Everton. Bootle then showed sterling properties, carrying the ball down rather neatly but a fruitless corner only awaited them, and Holt, getting the ball well along, sent to Chadwick, who gave to Milward, and the sphere was sent spinning narrowly over the crossbar. From the race down Bootle got a corner, which Siddeley placed over Angus's head. Brady and Latta trundled along, and the former crossed to Milward who, however, put outside. In a scrimmage in front of Jardine, Frank Woods then with an accidental kick, which delayed the game only for seconds of so, and Jamieson then gave Morris a chance which was not accepted Kilner giving Angus a goal kick. Coming again, the visitors hovered in the home quarters, when Brady relieved, and Chadwick saw a pass of the missing its homeward mark. Half time then arriving with Everton 2 goals, Bootle nil. Re-starting, Geary crossed to Latta, who in turn sent to Chadwick, and Everton's centre forward getting hold from the Blackburn lad, beat Jardine for the third goal. Bootle pulled themselves together, and tried to get way on, but found Hannah and Doyle experts and the spectators were treated with some good passing tactics by the whole of the home front division, Latta winding it up rather cleverly by heading a pass from Milward over the bar. The game now assumed a touch one-sideness, Angus never having to step a yard, and Everton causing Jardine the greatest anxiety. After Brady had a narrow shave of argumenting, Jamieson and Morris made a temporary incursion the ball, however, going over the bar. At length Everton were rewarded with a fourth goal,Doyle sending in the ball to his forwards, which Brady took from Latta and popped through. From this stage of the game Everton shown themselves, and made it uncomfortably hot for Jardine, the latter displaying the best of goalkeeping. Milward then hit the crossbar, and Hannah parted to Latta, who again enabled Geary to added a fifth, a good game thus ending in favour of Everton with the following; Everton 5 goals Bootle nil. Throughout the match Everton kept their opponents on the mettle, and Brady and Latta further enhanced their value by treating the spectators to a fine display of their short passing. Teams. Everton: - Angus, goal, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle, backs, Parry, Holt, and Jones (R), half-backs, Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Bootle: - Bootle goal, Evans and Woods, backs, Kilner, Hughes, and Dodds, half-backs, Morris, Siddeley, Jamieson (Captain), Howell, and Jones, forwards.