EVERTON 4 BOLTON WANDERERS 1
March 2 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
These clubs tried their skill for the fifth time this season on Saturday. This was the third appearance at Anfield of the Bolton Wanderer, but there seemed to be no warning interest in the encounter and fully 8,000, despite the higher charge of admission were present. Everton had a strong team including Lochhead, who proved a special attraction, whilst the Wanderers, as well be seen from the following names, had but one change- Munro vice Brogan-from the team that gave Everton such a grueling in the Lancashire cup tie. Bolton Wanderers: - Sutcliffe, Goal, Somerville, and Jones, backs, Paton, Gardiner, and Roberts, halfbacks, Barbour, Munro, Cassidy, McNee, and Turner, forwards. Everton: - Jardine, goal, McLean, and Doyle, backs, Lochhead, Holt (captain), and Parry, half-backs, Latta, Gordon, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Cassidy started the ball on a splendid ground, which was just the opposite to that at Bolton last week-dry and easy, instead of sticky and heavy. The Wanderers went to the front at the outset, but were easily stalled off, and Geary gave evidence that he was in a good strain, as he ran down, and all but scored. The Wanderers then stretched themselves along the left, but were grandly saved off by Lochhead, and McLean, with the result that Geary came out. He gave to Chadwick, who tested Sutcliffe, and Milward, meeting the ball, notched the first point of the game. Everton were aggressive for the next few minutes. All was playing well, an oblique shot by Milward causing Sutcliffe to throw out. The Home team returned again and again, But could bot get a fair aim at goal. The Wanderers asseted themselves, when Turner got o pass both Lochead and McLean, but throw a fine chance of equalising away. Doyle and McLean were called upon to beat off the Wanderers, and this achieved, Everton attacked very determinedly, but so well did the defence stand, the onslaught that it was quite ten minutes before Chadwick succeeded in adding a second goal, as the issue of grand forward work. The Wanderers rallied somewhat after the second disater, and made plucky attempts toget down on the left, but here Lochhead and McLean jointly tackled effectively and from the new man's accurate passing Latta and gordon closed up and gave Sutcliffe a couple of ticklish shots to grapple. Holt stumbled and the wanderers got clear, and Munro tried Jardine with a splendid shot. Everton from now to the interval confined play inside their opponents half, but failed to improve their score, and ends changed with the home club leading by 2 goals to nil. Restarting the game waxed even faster than it had previously been. The play became more even, and both ends were equally visited, but each defence was splendid presenting anything in the shape of goals. Chadwick and Latta at length grew very dangerous, but Jones and Somerville shielded Sutcliffe very cleverly. Parry attended with great effect to Munro, and Milward missed by a mere shave lowering the Wanderers colours, but this feat soon followed. Geary broke off from midfield in one of his dashes, that have not been conspicuous of late, and with standing a slight rebuff by Jones shot in hard and scored, amidst much enthusiasm at the centre's ‘'revival'' The Wanderers woke up considerably at this juncture and showed that they could play on a dry ground, almost as well as they can on a muddy one, and displaying good kicking in combination, were rewarded with a well earned goal. Cassidy after McNee had caused Jardine to fist out beating the custodian. More pressure by the Wanderers followed, but this was survived with much credit, and in answer to the call of ‘'Beat them by six'' Geary again darted off, and parting accurately at the proper moment to the right wing, Gordon took the rebound from Sutcliffe and scored. The game continued to be lively in the extreme, and the Wanderers, if anything, had the best of matters. It looked as though they would score, but the defence was capital, a clearance by Parry being particularly smart, a most interesting game-well worth sixpence resulting in a victory to Everton by 4 goals to 1. The score very truly represented the respective quality of two teams on Saturday, and however much the Bolton Wanderers may excel on their own ground when coated with adhesive mud, it is evident they are no match for Everton when at their full strength on a dry and easy field of play. The Wanderers let out Brogan, who did so much destruction the previous week, and put Munro in his place. This was a change for the worse, but otherwise the Wanderers were the same as in the cup-tie. Everton had a very different team on Saturday. And the substitution of Doyle, Lochhead, and Latta for Campbell, Kirkwood, and Wylie, worked a wonderful change for the better. Last week all was chacs and inaction; now everything was orderly and effective. It was well, too that Everton was strongly represented, or the Wanderers might have snatch another victory. They played hard all through, improving as they went on, until towards the finish, they were quite aggressive as their opponents. Sutcliffe fell to only good shots, and as the proportion of those that beat him in a small one to that he safety negotiated, he most be voted a success. Both Jones and Somerville sustained their reputation, particularly the latter in the second half. The Wanderers halfbacks were not so formidable as in the previous match, and instead of Gardiner always despoiling the play of Geary, the Everton centre forward was continually out-maneuvering the sturdy centre half back. In forward the Wanderers were adepts in long kicking, but the home defeners were well able to attain the speed requisite to combat this clever mode of warfare with success. Doyle and Mclean combined in splendid defence, but good as this department was, the halfbacks were equally complete. It is not easy to say which was more useful, as all three were seen to great advantage. Parry could not have been improved upon on the left, Holt seemed always in the way of Cassidy, and Lochhead made a most promising debut at Anfield, his tackling and placing being of the best brand. He is an aggressive halfback, and was ever closely following up his passes. Geary was well fed by Lochhead, and it was gratying to see the Nottingham man, back again to something like his old form, and rasking good use of the many chances that came his way. He ran better, and passed to his wings more readily than usual, though a greater indulgence in feeding the supporters is still desirable. Gordon outshone Latta, though the latter was seem to much purpose; whist Milward and Chadwick maintained the pretige which has secured them internationals honours and confidences will be felt that they, with holt will render a good account of themselves to the advantage of England against Wales.
We have pleasure in calling attention to the match arranged to be played between Everton and Darwin for the joint benefit of Farmer, Dicky, and Joliffe. Each of these men were popular in their day, and have assisted materially in bulking up the reputation attained by Everton. Farmer when at his best was hard to beat as a left winger. Dick was always a reliable and consistent back, full of resource, especially in tackling, whilst Joliffe has often delighted Evertoninas for dexterous work in goal. They are all deserving men, and with a good game in store, the Liverpool public will not be tardy in their patron age on Saturday next.

BOLTON WANDERERS RESERVES 0 EVERTON RESERVES 3
March 2 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
These teams met at Bolton. The visitors kicked off and at once opened a persistent attack, but the defence of the home team proving stubborn, only one goal was scored in the first half. Play afterwards was still more in favour of Everton, who won by 3 goals to nil, and this avenged the defeat inflicted by Bolton Wanderers of a goal to nil, when Everton were previously at Pike's lane, on October 18 last. Everton:- Angus, goal, Dobson (captain) and Cresswell, backs Martin, R. Jones, and Hammond, half-backs, Wyllie, Gordon, McGregor, McMillan, and Elliott forwards.

EVERTON V BOLTON WANDERERS
March 2, 1891. The Birmingham Daily Post
AT Everton. The game opened fast, but the play was rather erratic, Everton quickly scored, and had almost all the play up to the interval, when they led by two goals to nil. On resuming, Geary made one of his inimitable runs and beat Sutcliffe, the Wanderers replaying with a grandly –obtained goal, Lochhead's first appearance at Everton was a big success. Result Everton 4 goals Bolton Wanderers 1 goal.

EVERTON V BOLTON WANDERERS
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 02 March 1891
These clubs tried their skill for the fifth time this season on Saturday.  This was the third appearance at Anfield of the Bolton Wanderers, but there seemed to be no waning interest in the encounter, and fully 8,000 despite the higher charge of admission were present.  Everton had a strong team, including Lochhead, who proved a special attraction, whilst the Wanderers as will be seen from the following names, had but one change-Munro vice Brogan-from the team that gave Everton such a grueling in the Lancashire cup tie; - Bolton Wanderers- Sutcliffe, goal; Somerville and Jones, backs; Paton, Gardiner, an Roberts, half-backs; Barbour, Monro, Cassidy, McNee, and Turner, forwards.  Everton;- Jardine, goal; McLean and Doyle, backs; Lochhead, Holt and Parry, half-backs; Latta, Gordon, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.  Cassidy started the ball on a splendid ground, which was just the opposite to that at Bolton last week- dry and easy, instead of sticky and heavy.  The Wanderers went to the front at the onset, but were easily stalled off, and Geary gave evidence that he was in a good strain as he ran down and all but scored.  The Wanderers then stretched themselves along the left, but were grandly staved off by Lochhead and McLean with the result that Geary came out.  He gave to Chadwick, who tested Sutcliffe, and Milward meeting the ball, notched the first point of the game.  Everton were aggressive for the next few minutes.  All were playing well, an oblique shot by Milward calling Sutcliffe to throw out.  The home team returned again and again; but could not get a fair aim at goal, the Wanderers resorting to kicking out.  The visitors after a while asserted themselves when Turner got pass both Lochhead and McLean, but threw a fine chance of equalizing away.  Doyle and McLean were called upon to beat off the Wanderers and this achieved, Everton attacked very determinedly, but so well did the defence stand the onslaught that it was quite ten minutes before Chadwick succeeded in adding a second goal, as the issue of grand forward work.  The Wanderers rallied somewhat after this second disaster, and made plucky attempts to get down on the left; but here Lochhead and McLean jointly tackled effectively, and from the new man’s accurate passing Latta and Gordon closed up and gave Sutcliffe a couple of ticklish shots to grapple.  Holt stumbled and so the Wanderers got clear, and Munro tried Jardine with a splendid shot.  Everton from now to the interval confined play inside their opponents half, but failed to improve their score, and ends changed with the home club leading by 2 goals to nil.  Restarting the game waxed even faster than it had previously been.  The play became more even, and both ends were equally visited but each defence was splendid, preventing anything in the shape of goals.  Chadwick and Latta at length grew very dangerous, but Jones and Somerville shielded Sutcliffe very cleverly, Parry attended with great effect to Munro, and Milward missed by a mere shave lowering the Wanderers’ colours but this feat soon followed.  Geary broke off from midfield in one of his dashes that have not been conspicuous of late, and, withstanding a slight rebuff by Jones, shot in hard and scored amidst much enthusiasm at the centre’s “revival”  The Wanderers woke up considerably at this juncture, and showed that they could play on a dry ground almost as well as they can on a muddy one, and displaying good kicking in combination, were rewarded with a well-earned goal, Cassidy after McNee had-caused Jardine to fist-out, beating the custodian.  More pressure by the Wanderers followed, but this was survived with much credit, and in answer to the call of “Beat them by six,” Geary again darted off, and, parting accurately at the proper moment to the right wing-Gordon took the rebound from Sutcliffe and scored.  The game continued to be lively in the extreme, and the Wanderers if anything, had the best of matters.  It looked as though they would score, but the defence was capital, a clearance by Parry being particularly smart, a most interesting game-well worth six-pence-resulting in a victory for Everton by 4 goals to 1.  The score very truly represents the respective quality of the two teams of Saturday; and however, much the Bolton Wanderers ay excel on their own ground when coated with adhesive mud, it is evident they are no match for Everton when at their full strength on a dry and easy field-of-play.  The Wanderers left out Brogan, who did so much destruction the previous week, and put Munro in his place.  This was a change for the worse, but otherwise the Wanderers were the same as in the cup tie.  Everton had a very different team on Saturday and the substitution of Doyle, Lochhead, and Latta, for Campbell, Kirkwood, and Wyllie worked a wonderful change for the better.  Last week all was chaos and inaction; now everything was orderly and effective.  It was well, too, that Everton was strongly represented, or the Wanderers might have snatched another victory.  They played hard all through, improving as they went on, until towards the finish they were quite as aggressive as their opponents.  Sutcliffe fell to only good shots and as the proportion of those that beat him is a small one to have he safely negotiated, he must be-voted a success.  Both Jones and Somerville sustained their reputation, particularly the latter in the second half.  The Wanderers half-backs were not so formidable as in the previous match, and instead of Gardiner always despoiling the play of Geary, the Everton centre forward was continually out-manceurving the sturdy centre half-back.  In forward play the Wanderers were adepts in long kicking, but the home defenders were well able to attain the speed requiste to –combat this clever mode of warfare with success.  Doyle and McLean combined in splendid defence; but good as this department was, the half-back was equally complete.  It is not easy to say which was the more useful, as all three were seen to great advantage, Parry could not have been improved upon on the left, Holt seemed always in the way of Cassidy and Lochhead made a most promising debut at Anfield, his tackling and placing being of the best  brand.  He is an aggressive half-back, and was ever closely following up his passes.  Geary was well fed by Lockkhead and it was gratifying to see the Nottingham man back again to something like his old form and making good use of the many chances that came his way.  He ran better and passed to his wings more readily than usual, though a greater indulgence in feeding his supporters is till desirable.  Gordon outshone Latta, though the latter was seen to much purpose; whilst Milward and Chadwick maintained that prestige which has secured them international honours, and confidence will be felt that they, with Holt will render a good account of themselves to the advantage of England against Wales.  We have pleasure in calling attention to the match arranged to be played between Everton League and Darwen for the joint benefit of Farmer, Dick, and Joliffe. Each of these men were popular in their days, and have assisted materially in building up the reputation attained by Everton.  Farmer, when at his best, was hard to beat as a left winger; Dick was always a reliable and consistent back, full of resource, especially in tackling; whilst Jolliffe has often-delighted Evertonians for dexterous work in goal.  They are all deserving men, and with a good game in store, the Liverpool public will not be tardy in their patronage on Saturday next. 

EVERTON V BOLTON WANDERERS RESERVE
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 02 March 1891
These teams met at Bolton.  The visitors kicked off, and at once opened a persistent attack, but the defence of the home team proving stubborn, only one goal was scored in the first half.  Play afterwards was still more in favour of Everton, who won by 3 goals to nil, and thus avenged the defeat inflicted by Bolton Reserve of a goal to nil when Everton were previously at Pike’s Lane, on October 18 last. 

EVERTON NEWS
Athletic News - Monday 02 March 1891 
The Everton Club has secured another really good half-back in Lockhead, late of 3rd Lanark.  He made his first appearance at Anfield on Saturday against the Bolton Wanderers, and was voted a champion. 
The Manchester Football  League, in order to encourage and instruct their players, have induced the famous Everton team to play them a fixture.  The League team will be selected from a different clubs, and many players will aspire to the honour.  The match is to take place at Tonge on March 21st.  There will be a big crowd. 
Bolton and District news
The so-called Everton Reserve team visited Bolton Wanderers’ Reserve team, and, as was expected, disposed of the latter.  The Wanderers’ Reserve was also very latter.  The Wanderers’ reserve was also very strong, nevertheless, but the visitors, leading at the interval by a goal to none, eventually ran out winners by three points to nothing-two of them being very soft customers. 

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NEWS
Athletic News - Monday 02 March 1891
EVERTON V. BOLTON WANDEBERs.
By the Loiterer
These teams have met so often this season prior to last Saturday that one would think another contest would rather be stale; but despite this about 7,000 turned up at Anfield to criticize the play of the team that wiped Everton out of the Lancashire Cup by six goals to nothing. Everton on Saturday certainly a better team than the one that did duty for them at Bolton. Lockheed, late of 3rd Lanark, appeared for the first time at Anfield, and here let me say at once that he was a big success. The Wanderers played their best team with the exception of Brogan, and at the commencement the pace was very fast, although the play was far from correct. The game was scarcely five minutes old before Milward rushed the ball through from a weak return by Sutcliffe. Lockhead was now prominent with a grand piece of work, but his centre, capitally placed when in difficulties, was not taken advantage of. Everton were having almost all the play, and eventually Chadwick put on number two. Hereabouts no slight amusement was caused by Geary, Gordon, and Latta having a game to themselves, whilst a dispute at the other end was being settled by the referee, who neglected to blow his whistle—at least it was not heard on the stand—and who was entirely oblivious of this little effort. This official’s decisions all through were rather extraordinary. Up to the interval Everton held the upper hand, but nothing more was scored, and the teams crossed over with the homesters leading by two to nothing. Shortly after the recommencement Geary got possession, and made one of his inimitable runs, and finally beat Sutcliffe. The Wanderers were now in evidence, and a piece of really good play by their right wing culminated in Cassidy, I think it was, beating Jardine, the ball never being touched by their opponents from somewhere beyond the centre line. Everton shortly afterwards replied with another point, a shot rebounding off one of the Wanderers’ backs and being promptly returned past Sutcliffe. The Wanderers were now forcing matters and certainly had the best of the game, and Jardine was kept busy, but he was not beaten again, and the result was a win for Everton by four goals to one -a score that about represents the comparative merits of the teams.
The question now arises more pertinently than ever. How came the Everton men to be defeated to the extent the; were at Bolton? And in answer we can only say. Ask us something easier. Evertonians who saw the Cup tie say the soft ground was all in the Wanderers’ favour, but this I cannot stand to the extent of a difference of six goals. Returning to the match under notice. For the Wanderers, Jones acquitted himself the better of the backs: Gardiner and Paton of the halves—the latter’s play I like very much—and in the forwards I could see nothing brilliant. For Everton, Doyle was very safe; Holt worked hard and well; but at half, Lockhead gave the display of the day. He is certainly the best half-back the Everton Club has yet possessed. His style reminds me somewhat of Davie Russell in his palmy days, but the late 3rd Lanark man is much faster than Davie, and I venture to predict for him a big success with the Everton Club. Forward, Milward and Chadwick were again the best. Latta’s play. I thought, at times was rather tame; certain it was he fought shy of Roberts on more than one occasion. His partner, Gordon, did more work, and did it well. Geary was a lot more successful against Gardiner than at Bolton. 

EVERTON NOTES
Sheffield Independent - Tuesday 03 March 1891
When the Attercliffe team visited Everton earlier in the season, although beaten, they made a very creditable display against a capable side representing the big Liverpool club.  On Saturday next the return match will be played at Carbrook, where Everton are expected to put the following team in the field- Angus; Dodson, Cresswell; Martin, Campbell, Hammond, Murray, Goodwin, Gordon, and Wyllie.  Several of these players appeared against Wednesday a few weeks ago, and Attercliffe will have to put in all they know to make a respectable show. 

EVERTON REVIEW
March 7 th 1891. The Liverpool Courier.
After the crushing disaster at Bolton by which Everton were beaten from the Lancashire contest, there was nothing particularly attractive in taking on the Wanderers at Anfield on Saturday last, especially as the team had met four times previously this season. But as there was nothing better in the market the supporters of the ground accepted the fixture with tolerably good spirits, possibly in the hope that the match at the Everton enclosure would be thoroughly effected. Interest chiefly centered in the debut of Lochhead, the Third Lanark “half” but although the Scot could scarcely be said to have shone in a practice games, he was seen in an entirely new light and the supporters of the club were in the main well satisfield with his display. Brady was an absentee, but as Gordon partnered Latta, which the combination worked well. The Wanderers who had a strong team, were confident in a degree, and must therefore have been grievously disappointed when they found themselves in the rare of four goals to one, two of which were registered without response before ends were changed. Meanwhile Geary was particularly smart, and indeed the whole of the home forwards combined in something like the form spectators were accustomed to witness in the early days of the season. The game afterwards was of a fast and more even character and although the Wanderers at length gained a point the Evertonians by had placed a couple of more to their account. Doyle was less energetic than usual which gave McNee a chance of justifying himself, while Holt, a half was a tricky and effective as ever.

FOOTBALL CHIPS
The Liverpool Football Echo
Bolton Wanderers did not repeat the 6 to nothing last Saturday at Anfield road. The Everton boys were in different trim. Doyle's reappearance seemed to give confidence to the men, and they worked like Trojans all through. Dan kept very quiet, and he was very wise in not exerting himself too much, seeing that his knee has not fully recovered. Lockheed's first appearance at Anfield under the Everton flag may be put down as a success. He is fast and workers very hard, but he seemed rather anxious to please, and in consequence did not play a brilliant game; but that he is a “clinker” there is not the slightest doubt. The greatest satisfaction was expressed in the great improvement shown by Geary. His play at times reminded one of his brilliant performances of last year. Keep this up, Fred, as you may have yet a chance for international honours. When in true form there is not a better centre going. There is not the slightest doubt that Geary has been a marked man in every game he has played this season. He has had more knocking about than any man in the team, and when one considers everything there is lot of excuse for his poor performances. Geary will yet regain his form, and again delight the rather fickle spectators who congregate at Anfield. Chadwick's display last Saturday was of the highest order, and it is many a long day since any player at Anfield has shown such a game as Edgar's. Alex Brady should have taken his place in the team, but on the previous Thursday, while practicing, he had the misfortune to hurt his ankle –not the one he has been nursing for some time. The little Renton man seems to be under a cloud. Cheer up Alex, sunny days will come again. We were sorry to see genial Bobby Stockton looking very ill. He seems to have lost that merry twinkle in his eye always so noticeable to Evertonians. Everton should have played Notts Forest on Thursday, but the match was abandoned for a variety of reasons. Next Saturday Everton play their last League fixture of the season 1890-91, when they meet Burnley at Burnley. A great deal depends on the result of this match, for if the Toffee Boys win they have a good chance of fetching the League cup to Everton; if they lose their chance is gone. Can they rise to the occasion! They are not in the habit of doing this, but if they play, as they are able to do, they ought to do the trick. It behooved the Everton Committee to see that the men do a bit of extra training during the week, and remember how that the team lost their last League fixture last season.

THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL MATCH AT SUNDERLAND.
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Saturday 07 March 1891
ENGLAND V WALES
The thirteenth annual encounter, under Association rules, between teams representative of England and Wales took place this afternoon on the ground of the Sunderland F.C., Newcastle-road. It was the first International match ever played in Sunderland, or indeed in England north of the Tees, and in selecting the Wearside borough for the venue tardy justice was done to the great growth of Association football locally and the North generally. A North and South match has previously taken place at Sunderland, but that was the approach in importance to the national event of to-day. Out of the 12 previous matches which have been fought between representatives of the Rose and the Leek, England have won 9, lost 2 and drawn 1, scoring 37 goals to 13. The last annual match was on March 15th, 1890, and was decided before 5.000 spectators on Wrexham Racecourse, England winning by 3 goals to 1, although Wales led by a point at half-time. A week later the Welshman were beaten by Scotland at Paisley by 5 goals to nil. Locally the present match gained additional interest from the presence the English team of T. Porteous, the well-known right back of the Sunderland team. Porteous, although he came last from Scotland, is English birth, being a native of Newcastle, and the production of his certificate of birth was the one thing required to render his inclusion in the team an assured fact, for on form he has long been worthy of his cap. Porteous is 25 years of age. He stands 5ft. 10 ½ in height, and when weighed a few days ago tipped the beam at 10st 6lbs. When very young Tom's parents removed with him to Kilmarnock. .Subsequently he joined the Kilmarnock Football Club, and continued to be a member until leaving for Sunderland a couple of seasons ago. During the latter portion of his connection with the Kilmarnock Club he was captain of the team. Porteous has represented Ayrshire against Dumbartonshire, Forfarshire, and Edinburgh. Since coming to Sunderland he has represented Durham against Northumberland. Tom is a painter by trade, and was recently married. Notts Couuty, the Cup tie antagonists of Sunderland, were also represented the person of Shelton a left half-back. Of the remainder of the players the Blackburn Rovers, holders of and finalists for the Cup, contributed one, namely. Southworth; Everton three. Holt, Chadwick, and Milward, the latter an ideal left wing pair; and the Old Carthusians, Notts Forest, Oxford University, the Swifts, and Derby County one each.
J. Goodall was Appointed Captain, and as he is a player of great experience a better skipper could scarcely have been found. Watkinson kept goal in lieu of Moon, who has occupied it on several occasions, and always with distinguished success. The two brothers Walters, A. M. and P. M., have generally been the backs, but owing to the fatal kick received by their brother on the field, they have yielded to maternal persuasions, and at the request of their mother have agreed to play football no more. Only two of present team played against Wales last March, namely, Holt and Shelton, so that the match was a bit of an experiment indeed, some soreness of feeling has been created by the exclusion of old and well-known players. The "Taffies" had also undergone considerable transmogrifications, the old “stagers" who were defeated at Wrexham being Evans, Humphrey, Jones, J. Davis (Druids), and W. Lewis. On the side of England nearly all the players but Jackson have figured in friendly matches against Sunderland at Newcastle - road, while of the Welshmen the majority are strangers, although Humphrey, Jones, and Parry are not unknown. In both teams the professional element greatly preponderated. It will be observed that some of the have double qualification, playing for English teams as well as native. From the eleven pitted against Wales to-day, a belief prevailed that the team to do duty for England against Scotland would in the main be selected, and there were hopes that Porteous, if he acquitted himself well, would be among them. Neither the eleven Arrived in Sunderland till late last night. The Englishmen stayed in the Grand Hotel, Bridge-street, and the Welshmen at the Queen's Hotel, Fawcett-street. It had been arranged that after the match and the officials should be entertained at dinner at the Queen's Hotel, the Mayor (Mr. R. Shadiforth J.P.), presiding. The Teams were as follows; — England; - Goal, L. R. Wilkinson (Old Carthusians). Backs. T. Porteous (Sunderland) E. Jackson (Oxford University). Half-backs; A. Smith (Notts Forest), J. Holt (Everton), A. Shelton (Notts County); Right wing- E. Brann (Swifts), J Goodall (Derby County), Centre;- J Southworth (Blackburn R), Left wing; E Chadwick (Everton), A Milward (Everton).  Wales; - Goal R.E Turner (Wrexham); W.G Evans (Aston Villa); Seth Powell (Summerhill &W.B Albion), backs; W. Hughes (Bootle and Carnarvon), B. Jones (Bangor and Queen’s Park), C Parry (Llanaslin and Everton), half-backs; Right wing- W Owen (Chirk) and J. Davies (Chirk); Centre; W.H. Turner (Wrexham); Left-wing; W. Lewis (Bangor and Crewe Alex), E.G. Howell (Builth).  Referee; Mr. T. R Park (President of the Scottish Association).
The weather of the past week has been a fruitful cause to those who prayed for a fair wind and no favour for both sides. Contrary gales have prevailed more or less since Sunday last, developing at times the force of a hurricane, till yesterday, when a fall of rain seemed to lay the wind and the dust at the same time. The Auspicious Day broke gloriously fine, and all apprehensions on that head was at once removed. It was such weather as was experienced in the semi-final at Sheffield other week. Just as bright, but much colder, and with a stiffer breeze to take the edge off the sun. The ground had been rolled during the week. It was carefully marked out, and in beautiful trim bare of herbage about the white goal posts and in the centre, where the fight rages fiercest, but sprinkled elsewhere with a tender crop of green. At two o'clock, about which time the gates were thrown open, the spectators might have been counted on the fingers of both hands. Half an hour later the stands began to assume a busier aspect, and with an hour to go the prospect of a big attendance was decidedly promising. The teams utilized their spare time in different ways, the Welshman remaining at their headquarters, while their English opponents were shown round during the morning by a few friends. Now thicker and thicker poured in the spectators, and presently the Famous Enclosure assumed its wonted busy aspect. Two special footballs were used for occasion, one, a "Star Champion," presented by Mr. Henry Murton, and the other by Mr. J. R. Auld, captain of the Sunderland team, and were used in the different halves of the game. A few chairs were placed on the field near the grand-stand, just out-side the touch-line, for the accommodation of a number of ladies and gentlemen, including the Mayor (Mr. R. Shadforth, J.P.), and Mayoress. Both teams drove over from their respective hotels, the English professionals dressing in the Sunderland clubhouse, Eilerslie-terrace. They wore white flannels with a composed of three lions and a crown. The players were photographed and then came on the field, Porteous being singled out for A Special Round of Applause. Wilkinson evidently felt cold, and had a muffler to protect himself. Wales having gone through the same process at the hands of the operator followed. They were dressed in a shade of red and blue, and presented a curious contrast to their opponents. They were, generally speaking, smaller than the Englishmen, who, however, were by no means on the big side if we except Branny, Wilkinson, Jackson.
THE GAME.
Wales won the toss, and at 3.35 p.m. Southworth kicked off before 10,000 spectators from the lower end of the field, with the wind, but against the sun. Almost immediately the ball was hunted by the English right wing, and from the free kick the Taffies invaded and secured the first corner. It was well placed, but cleared by the backs, Shelton, seizing, sent ahead, thus enabling Milward and Chadwick to invade, but the only result was to send behind. When the ball was being leisurely set in motion once more the Welshmen ran down again, and Porteous did his first piece of noticeable work. Jackson seemed to be beaten, and Turner tried to get in a shot, but Porteous knocked him off the ball, and cleverly allowed it to roll out of play, a trick which excited some applause. Proceedings went rather tamely, the Englishmen having rather the best of matter. The ball was put in the Welsh goal mouth, but R. E, Turner cleared, only to let Goodall return with a shot which beat him, and gave a Goal to England. After that Wales woke up a little, and by a series of throws-in worked the ball as far as midfield. It was quickly back, and some smart heading in the vicinity of the Taffie’s goal endangered its safety for a few minutes. However, Davis came away and, with a grand shot, called upon Wilkinson to save. He did so, but at the expense of a corner, which sailed in well. A bad miskick by one of the Welsh halves robbed them of their advantage, but just as the English broke away hands was given against them, and from the free kick for gallant little Wales the ball went out of play. For the next few minutes Wales pressed, and Holt, running hastily across, had to yield a corner, from which nothing resulted. Good play by Hughes checked a rush by the English right. The ball, however, was again driven to the top end, where it went out. The next exchanges were in midfield. Milward tried to centre, but Humphrey Jones sent the leather away, and then Jackson got in a big kick, and the Welshmen had to retreat into their own half.
Porteous Stopped an Attempt to break away in his best style, amid cries of “Good old Tom." The next moment he had to stop a second rush by kicking into touch near the grandstand. The throw-in did not avail the Welshmen much. Davies and Owen at length got possession, but Jackson, who wore spectacles, repulsed with another long kick, and Brann had a clear opening. A roar of disappointment went up when within a few feet of the Welsh goal he shot right over the bar. A foul by Holt gave Owen a chance, and Turner had just got within shooting distance of the English goal when palpable case of “hands " spoiled the attempt. It was now the turn of the Englishmen to take the upper hand. From a free kick Porteous sent the ball to the top end Right into the Goal Mouth, and some exciting exchanges were witnessed, a second goal for England seeming to be imminent, but tame kick put the ball behind. At half-time the game stood England 4 goals Wales Nil.  Final Result England 4, Wales 1. 

A BENEFIT MATCH AT EVERTON.
Athletic News - Monday 09 March 1891
In the matter of giving benefits the Everton club will rank amongst the foremost clubs in the country. The club has secured for itself a name second to none for ability, and as a result, when there is anything good on in the shape of a used-up footballer wanting a helping hand, their services are in great demand, and,  what is more to the purpose, assistance is never asked in vain. Under this head they have played matches at Bolton and Blackburn, and to come, where charity is supposed to start, a good round sum was handed over to Bootle to start the season with. The thing can be overdone, especially when several of their own old players are apparently left out in the cold. I say apparently, as the match for the benefit of Dick, Joliffe, and Farmer has not received that attention which it ought. I am inclined to blame myself a little in the matter, but had I known of the match last week I would have given a par to aid the three players. It was a good move to bring down, but Joe Marsden being away would tell against the attendance, and the elements were not favourable.  Still somewhere about 5,000 turned up to see the match, and the sum of £102 10s. was taken at the gates, and with the tickets sold it is expected each players will receive close on £40. Everton had to call in the reserve for players to fill Holt. Chadwick, and Milward's places, and the substitutes played very well. The play was favourable to Everton at the start, but the quickness of the lads upset their plans, and the game veered round the other end. The visitors played their own style to perfection, and it came off frequently. The forwards were very smart, and they followed up well, and they received much support from the half-backs, Owen, in the centre, placing the ball nicely, whilst Thornber and Hunt kicked strongly. Entwistle notched the first goal, but the home lot were not long in equalising, and half-time arrived with the score one goal each. On resuming Everton had the best of it, and Geary quickly put on two goals. After a bit of even play the home lot again attacked, but the next point was obtained at the other end, J. W. Smith sending a terrific shot past Jardine. McOwen retired, and continued to have rather the best of it, Gordon scoring a fourth goal, and Everton won four goals to two.
I like the Darwen style and the earnest way the players go about their work. The forwards are a likely lot, and play the Iong passing game well. If this is to be successful there must be no idlers, and this is the secret of Darwen success over clubs who adopt a more classical method. They are always open for anything that turns up, and in a good tussle they invariably obtained possession. Owen is a good half-back, and he had a tough job with Geary for Fred was nearly in his old form. Dick Thornber played back with Hunt, and the two did very well. McOwen in goal had not much to do, but he saved neatly several times. Hannah seemed to be bothered with his leg, and it took him all his time to look after Entwistle and Smith. Lochead and Jones played a good game, the reserve man showing up very well. I am glad Geary is coming back to form. The improvement was noticeable last week, but it was more pronounced in this match. I trust it is not too late for the international match. I have heard a lot of the play of McMillan and Elliott, but they don't strike me as anything out of the common. Of the two I prefer Elliott.  The other wing was no great shakes either.
Mr. Molyneux has not been successful in his mission to Scotland.  Geary has been off lately, and he went in quest of a centre forward.  Dowds was the man, but he would not come.  Maxwell, of Cambuslang, was the other string he had to his bow, and the lad was at the station bound for Liverpool, but other agents intervened, and he never landed here.  Mr. M. had some narrow escapes in connection with his task, and there might have been a serious trap accident.  McFarlane has been given his release.  The Third Lanark man has acted honourably all through. 

EVERTON 4 DARWEN 2
March 9 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
Unfortunately for the perfect success of this benefit match in recognition of Everton's appreciation of the past services of Messrs Dick Farmer, and Joliffe, rain fell for some time prior to four o'clock on Saturday, and this deterred many from being present. There were however, quite 5,000 spectators assembled which considering the weather was very satisfactory, the taking independent of tickets sold being £102. Internationals match also clashed with the event. With, Holt, Chadwick, Milward, and Parry away in Sunderland, all endeavoring to merit the honours conferred on them, Everton could not be seen at their full strength, especially as Doyle deemed it best to stand down and husband his strength for the more momentous struggle next Saturday at Burnley. Darwen were with J.Marsden, who is engaged as a right back for Everton next season, and who on Saturday was playing for Ebgland against Ireland, and on this account the visit of Darwen lost much of its attractiveness, as everyone was naturally curious to have a peep at Marsden's capacity as a defender against a league club. The teams were accordingly composed of the following: - Everton: -Jardine, goal, Hannah (captain), and McLean, backs, Lochhead, Jones (r), and Campbell, half-backs, Latta, Gordon, Geary, McMillan, and Elliott, forwards. Darwin: - McOwen, goal, Hunt, and Thorner, backs, Haddow, Owen, and Marsden (t), halfbacks, Smith (r), Nightingale, Marsden (w), Entwistle, Smith (jw), and Marsden (w) forwards. Darwen were early on the attack, but Hannah though stumbling pulled up the wing. Jones cleared to Geary, and Latta run down, spoiling a fine effect by shooting wildly. Everton pressed. The bar was skimmed, and with this escape Darwen moved down on the left once more, Mclean was grounded, but Campbell covered well, and following up his kick tried the qualily of McOwen with a hugh well directed shot into the goalmouth, the ball being neatly blocked with the right foot. Other shots were sent in, and a pretty bit of play by Latta, Gordon, and Geary was utterly dismounted by a blundering shot from Elliott. a smart rush and quick kicking enabled Darwen to grow dangerous, but before any damage ensued, Elliott headed a raid, to find Thornber in the way. Quiet play favorable to Everton intervened, when the spectators were exasperated with a sequence of poor shots. Darwen, when in the open evidenced much speed, and some close following up was rewarded with a goal which W.Marsden scored, as Hannah who was still very lame, fell in his endeavor to tackle the invader. Marsden came very near supplementing this goal a moment later with a straight sharp shot, but Jardine made a save with his foot. Latta got away in a powerful run and shooting in, Gordon lying handy, tipped a goal and equalised. Geary next ran down in characteristic style, passing every one but spoiling a fine angle banded effort by shooting indifferently. Darwen now had the best of play, during which Entwistle shot grandly once or twice. R.Jones was conspicuous at this period for effective work, while Latta backed up by Lochhead, made many good bids to place Everton ahead, but got only moderate assistance from his partner, and the interval came with the score one each.
Geary opened the second half with a capital shot at goal, which McOwen equally well compared. Gordon dallied and had the ball taken from him by T.Marsden but Darwen received no help from this smart piece of work, for Elliott and McMillan returned, and centred. Geary took the pass quickly, and scored a splendid goal, just inside the post. Nightingale essayed a capital sprint as far as McLean, from whom Latta soon got possession, and running down gave Geary a pass at the proper moment, the centre man scoring amidst enthusiasm. The game became exciting now. Latta went behind in a long aim, but Darwen were not beaten to the extent of discouragement yet, and their nimbleness told so well that they were often troublesome. Geary from the left pass, next shot over the line near the post, and Haddow cleared. Nightingale and Entwistle each giving anxiety to the home defenders. Jones gave Elliott a fine chance with a job a few minutes later, but he hesitated and lost the opportunity, McOwen clearing at close quarters. Darwen moved rapidly to the front from the goal kick, and Entwistle scored a good goal. McOwen shot this time-retired hurt, T.Marsden falling back in goal. Everton attacked strongly, Campbell especially shooting in accurately, but it was some time before a goal came, and this from Gordon, who made a running shot. Nothing further was scored, and Everton won an interesting game by 4 goals to 2. Darwen made an excellent impression. They were very quick on the ball, packed well together, and kicked very cleanly. Of the two sides their play was the pretties, and during the first half they were seen to slightly more advantage than Everton. McOwen had good work in goal, and Thornber, who stepped back from his usual position on the right half-back into J.Marsden's place, was grand in his trackling, and general defence. On the others all played in combination and were equally useful, whilst Entwistle was especially smart in his shooting line. Everton was a mixed team, and accordingly were not conspicuous for even and compose work. Hannah was not to his play, he limped all though and was really of little use. He made work heavy for McLean, who came off very creditable and rendered much assistance from Lochhead, who filled the double post of halfback and back with great success his adroitness ingoing to the assistance of Hannah. Campbell and R.Jones were by no means disappointmenting, through the half line was weak without Holt and Parry. The forwards were more effective then of late. McMillan and Elliott are not far behind Chadwick and Milward, Geary was outstanding, with his well-desired runs and shooting.

ATTERCLIFFE 1 EVERTON RESERVES 2
March 9 th 1891
Everton team: - Angus, goal, Dobson (captain) and Cresswell, backs, Martin, Kirkwood and Robertson, half-backs, Wyllie, Gordon, McGregor, Murray, and Hammond, forwards.

CAPS FOR EVERTONIANS.
March 9 th 1891. The Liverpool Courier.
This international match was played at Sunderland on Saturday in the presence of 15,000 persons to watch England beat Wales by four goals to one, Just before half-time Chadwick put on a third, and Milward added a fourth immediately afterwards. Holt and Parry also played.

EVERTON AGENTS
Preston Herald - Wednesday 11 March 1891
Football agents and club emissaries have anything but an easy or pleasant task on hand when they are on the prowl in the land of the mountain and the flood in quest of football notabilities.  No doubt Mr. Molyneaux, of the Everton club would be glad to recross the border with a whole skin, if we may judge from the following, which appeared in Scottish Sport, written by an "eye witness" and headed, "Agents run to earth" - "Sabbath is evidently not a day of rest with the 'agent' and his master.  The quiet little village of Howwood was their centre of action on Sunday last.  Driving from Glasgow, a pair of these prowlers pass through Johnstone, and in an artful manner lured Dowds (the Celtic centre), who resides there, and of course, the inevitable forms were produced, as also the usual fabulous offers, to all of which the crack centre turned a deaf ear.  A passer-by, a witness of the affair, mentioned something about 'committee and followers.  This made the 'agent' (a well-known figure in Renfrewshire) quake in his shoes, and at once the two agents -the 'agents' and his Liverpool master (Everton, we understand, being the club) -set about making good their exit, Dowds taking a seat with them on their trap.  Their little game, however, was well checkmated; A well-known Celt in Paisley got to know, gave chase and overtaking the trio, ordered a halt, and then made the 'agent' tremble.  They journeyed home, minus their prize -who, of course, was recaptured -as a few interested Celts in Paisley had witnessed the chase, and recognizing the pursuer and his evident object, they had made arrangements for the entertainment of the distinguished strangers.  Dowds has been sorely tried by these pests, and has withstood them all.  A vigilance committee has been formed in the district, and woe betide the gent, who tries to woo Dowds from his team.
Failing to get Dowds, Everton gold hold of Maxwell of Cambuslang.  Is this the youth that left Accrington in the lurch earlier on this season?  It is said that he signed all the necessary documents and the consent of his of his father has been obtained, the terms offered him being £100 and£ 3 a week.  However, as soon as it got bruited abroad in Cambuslang, Maxwell friends "Got at him" with the result that he has intimated to the Everton executive his unwillingness to carry out his part of the bargain, it would be interesting to know what induced him to change his mind.  

EVERTON NOTES
Liverpool Mercury - Wednesday 11 March 1891
Everton v Accrington Reserve-A match between these teams will be played this evening at Anfield-road, the kick-off to take place at 7.15.  The ground will be illuminated by the Wells light.  Everton will be represented by the following; - Angus, goal; Dobson and Cresswell, backs; Martin, R. Jones, and Campbell, half-backs; Wyllie, Murray, McGregor, McMillian, and Elliott, forwards.  Reserve Hammond. 
Everton League v Burnley- For this important League match, which will be played at Burnley on Saturday, the following team has been chosen to represent Everton;- Jardine, goal; Mclean, and Doyle, backs; Lochhead, Holt and Parry, half-backs; Latta, Brady, or Gordon,, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. 

FOOTBALL BY ARTIFICIAL LIGHTS
Liverpool Mercury - Thursday 12 March 1891
These second string teams met on the Anfield ground last night for the first time this season.  The enclosure was illuminated by 16 Wells Patent Lights, which proved highly successful the game throughout being easily followed.  Altogether the ground presented a very animated appearance, as there would be quite 6,000 spectators present.  Losing the toss, McGregor started for Everton, and after some midfield play the ball was cleverly taken down on the right by Wyllie, Horne having to save a beauty.  The visitors immediately after got into line, and by a combined rush Angus was given no chance with a shot from Wilkinson.  With this sudden reverse the home lot hotly attacked, and aided by a foul for hands, McGregor drew level rather easily Everton kept the upper hand, and Horne cleared some very fine shots, until nearing the interval McGregor added another.  On resuming Wyllie and Murray were cheered for some really good passing, the centring by Wyllie being most accurate.  Horne having to clear his charge repeatedly, Everton now had matters much their own way, the visitors rarely crossing the line; but owing to their splendid defence they kept their opponents well at bay.  They had at last to succumb to a lofty shot from Elliott, but no further scoring took place, a very pleasing contest ending in favour of Everton by 3 goals to 1. 

EVERTON RESERVES 3 ACCRINGTON RESERVES 1
March 12 th 1891. The Liverpool Courier.
This match was played last evening at Anfield in the presence of 5000 people, the ground being lighted by fourteen of Well's lights, Everton kicked off, and at once made tracks for the opposing goal. The danger was cleared, and then the Accrington forwards, made a smart run to the other end where the ball was shot over the bar. Elliott made a strong dash down the home left and Campbell had an abortive shot at goal. Everton were having the best of the game, and had play constantly in front of the “Reds” goal, but the visitors defence was first class, and the attacking side's efforts were nipped in the bud. Cresswell stopped a rash of the Accrington vanguard, and a corner kick was conceded by Everton. The ball was well put in, but the threatened danger was averted. A few minutes later Wylles shot grandly, but without effort. The Accrington right now put in a stiff bit of play, and it took the home backs all their efforts to check the pair. The Everton forwards replied from a kick down the field by Campbell, but no score resulted. Accrington now attacked strongly, and after a smart run down Wilkinson put the ball past Angus. This reverse aroused the home team somewhat, and after a few minutes play McGregor easily equalised the scores. Everton now kept up a sharp attack, and Murray had to abortive shot at the Accrington goal. “Hands” occurred several yards from the “Reds” goal, and McGregor shot a second point for the home tem. Half-time arrived with the score 2 to 1, in favour of Everton. In the second half Everton had much more of the play than previously, and it was only by means of the splendid exhibition by young Horne in goal that a heavy score was averted. Only a few minutes after the interval McMillan received the ball from Elliott and put it past Holmes. Most of the play during the remainder of the game was made on the Everton right –Murray and Wyllie –wing, and some splendid shots were sent in by the latter, but repelled in a remarkable expert manner. When time was called Everton were victors by 3 goals to 1. Everton: - Angus, goal, Dobson (captain) and Cresswell, backs, Martin, Robertson and Campbell, half-backs, Wyllie, Murray, McGregor, McMillan, and Elliott, forwards.

ALLAN MAXWELL
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 14 March 1891
That for several days past Maxwell, of Cambuslang, has been sorely tempted by an Everton agent, who almost succeeded in his efforts; that it seems Maxwell agreed to go, signed the necessary papers, accepted £l00, and was receive sum of £2 per week ; that he, however, "thoecht lot,” consulted several of his friends, and ultimately came to the conclusion that second thoughts are always best; that the agent was foiled when he thought his prey was secure ; that another bold attempt to lure Maxwell from home was made by the agent in question ; that besides the £l00 be already possessed and the £2 per week, an extra sum of £50 was held out to him on his arrival at Everton ; that the bait failed to and Maxwell rejoiced the hearts of his many admirers when he entered the field to play against the Celtic on Saturday ; that Maxwell deserves every credit for so manfully turning a deaf ear to the charmer; that he is only 19 years of age. and this his first season the ranks of senior team; that he hails from the Burnbank Swifts, and is without doubt one of the best centre-forwards in Scotland, and the best Cambuslang ever possessed; that Maxwell has handed to one of the Cambuslang committee a Bank of England note for £l00 with the request to have it returned Everton.—Scottish Sports

BURNLEY v. EVERTON.
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 14 March 1891
Great interest was taken in this match, both at Burnley and Liverpool. The visitors were followed by excursion loads of their supporters, and were further stimulated by the offers of £5 each and medal if they should prove victorious. Exceptional offers were also made to the Burnley team to make them “play up.” For the convenience of the visitors the start was delayed until four o’clock. During the forenoon snow fell steadily, and threatened to mar the game. The gate was a record one, of over 10,000.  Opposite the grand stand another grand stand, obtained from the Union Star ground, had been erected, and all available space around the enclosure was occupied. Teams; Burnley;-Kaye, goal; Walker and Lang backs; McFettridge, Spiers, and Stewart, half-backs; Harnsape, Bowes, Nicol, Marr, and Hill, forwards. Everton; Jardine, goal; McLean and Doyle, backs; Holt, and Parry, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Referee, Mr. Hughes, of Northwich. Mr. E. J. Massey late of the president of the Burnley Club, on entering the grand stand was heartily cheered. Lang, for Burnley, won the toss, and chose to play with the incline and with falling snow at their backs.  Geary kicked off at four o’clock, and progress on the left wing enabled Milward to make two ties, the latter, an easy one, going far wide.  At the other end, McLean pressed by Hill on the point of centering, kicked the ball out. Upon getting possession near midfield Geary dashed up menacingly, when Walker rushed across his track, and the collision disabled Geary, who injured his knee, which handicapped him for some time. Chadwick and Milward continued to bolt up towards Kaye, who, however, had an easy one to stop. Three of the shots were wide. Lang conceded the first corner, which Brady, close to, scooped over Geary, at long range, followed, and filled Kay’s hands, and play continued to rule in favour of Everton. Lang and Walker let in Geary, and Brady, but they overran the ball, enabling Kaye to clear. In one minute Chadwick again had the goal at his mercy, but the shooting was wretched. At the other end Jardine made a grand save from Hill, close to, after Burnley’s first fruitless corner. A miskick by Walker let in Milward, who again failed. The next two shots by Chadwick very nearly Mat Kaye. The pressure was kept up, and the Toffies experienced very hard lines in failing to score. Up to half-time neither side had scored. Snow ceased, and the restart the “Toffies” opened a vigorous attack on Kaye. There was a great improvement in the shooting, Kaye being early called upon. In five minutes the home left wing broke away, and Marr shot straight. In saving Jardine let the sphere slip, and Haresnape being close up, shot through amid great demonstration. Geary, three minutes, defeated Lang, and before he could be caught, he equalized amid Everton cheers. Geary again became threatening, and in five minutes in rapid repassing in front of the goal the sphere went through off Stewart.  The home team were not up to their last Saturday’s form, while the Toffies showed great dash. Hill had a close shot which passed over, and Lockhead pulled up a raid on the right wing in front of Jardine.  The home team tried hard to equalize, but the alertness of their opponents prevented them.  A miskick by Spiers put the ball again in jeopardy, but Walker dashed up in time to clear.  When near midfield Holt was grassed by Nicol, and slided in the muddy surface for three of four yards, to the great amusement of the spectators.  Result; Burnley 3, Everton 2. 

EVERTON REVIEW
March 14 th 1891. The Liverpool Courier.
As the all-aborting League contest comes to the close, the work on the side of Everton, who have only to draw with Burnley today to give a successful finishing touch to the labour of an eventful season. Put the utmost confidence prevails that Everton will win, and as the Rovers are completely out of the hunt whilst North End can hardly expect to lower the colours of Sunderland on the banks of the Wear, the prospect of the Liverpool champions are of the highest order. Should they lose even at Burnley and North End win, it is still not only possible, but extremely probable, as the goal average remains in favour of the Anfield-road team, and although slight, it will nevertheless enough to secure the honours, and then the Evertonians will be champions indeed. Everton must remember, however, that to day they will be fighting the last battle in a memorable statues and history and glory of the good old town, which expects that every man will do his duty. It will doubtless be a tough and exciting match. Last Saturday the Everton team played Darwin Owing to the absence of Milward, Chadwick, Holt and Parry, who were winning international fame on distant fields, the home team was of but moderate strength, and urging to this fact, probably, the attendance was not commanding with the importance of the event, for undoubtedly the whole of the beneficiaries named rendered much service to the club in bygone days. Still, the team was strong enough for the occasion, and although at half-time the scoring was equal with the goal scored, the Evertonians afterwards had much the best of the game, and won by four goals to one. A pleasing feature of the match was the improved form of Geary, who played with marked confidence and delighted the crowd with a series of those sensational dribbles for which a season ago he was famous. The “peaceful Valley” representatives, who by the way, were without J. Marsden, played well at the start, but were clearly beaten during the after-part of the game. On Wednesday night the reserves teams of Everton and Accrington occupied the Anfield enclosure, which was brilliantly illuminated by means of the Well's light. There was a large attendance and after an admirably contested game Everton were the winners by three goals to one. Everton owing to the heavy calls upon the club, played a weak team against Attercliffe at the Anfield road ground. All the scoring was done in the first half, and Everton won by two goals to one, Attercliffe however, were unfortunate in having Hughes hurt, and had a goal disallowed, so that the losers had all the worst of the luck.

FOOTBALL CHIPS.
The Liverpool Football Echo.
A peculiar piece of “officialism” was enacted at the gates of the Everton Club ground last Saturday. The committee of the club, it might be stated, issued Press tickets at the commencement of the season in the usual way, one of which the Echo was favoured with, and the Daily Post another. One of these cards was presented at the gate by a member of our staff, but he was denied admission, and was told by the official whose signature was attached to the ticket that he must pay if he wanted to go in. Press representatives, as a rule, meet with but scant courtesy from football clubs, but this piece of high horsemanship about takes the cake, to say nothing of the fact of the gentleman in question stultifying himself by repudiating his own signature, and authority. Clubs do not object to make free use of the columns of a newspaper in order to further their own interest, but their maxim appears to be to give as little in return as possible. Think, my friend, what the local Press has done for the Everton Club (you have been connected with it years enough to know), and then ask yourself if your conduct was justified. Darwen played a very plucky and taking game at Anfield-road last Saturday. The substitutes in the Everton team all did very well, Elliott and McMillan making a strong wing. Bob Jones filled Holt's position in a very creditable manner, and he gave the Darwen centre little chance of showing up. Andrew Hannah got a welcome cheer on his first appearance since that fatal North End match. But after he had been on ten minutes it was painfully evident that he was not fit, and ought never to have been played. Jardine gave away a very soft point to Darwen when he let the first one go through. Perhaps he was cold. The gate considering everything, was a very good one, and Messrs, Dick, Farmer, and Joliffe were on good terms with themselves. We were glad to notice that the good old Mike Higgins was present at the match. He was evidently not forgotten his old pals. Messrs Ramsay and Brooks were very busy making everyone they met buy a shilling ticket, nothing less would suit them. The performance of the reserves in beating Attercliffe away from home with a weakened team is about their best this season. By-the-by, we hear that arrangements have been made whereby Hope Robertson joins Stoke. Holt made his place a certainly in the International team against Scotland by his grand play last Saturday. Milward and Chadwick played very well, while they were together, but on account of Jack Southworth getting hurt Milward had to take the centre position. Charlie Parry was about the best of the Welsh half-backs, Billy Hughes not being far behind. That both Parry and Hughes sailed is shown by the fact that they have both been chosen to play for Wales against Scotland. By-the-by, taking Parry, a little bird whispers that Charlie will shortly be engaged in a very important match –viz., and marriage. Everton have got four men in the trial match, so they ought to be satisfied. The inclusion of Geary has given the greatest satisfaction, as there is not the slightest doubt that a slim built Nottingham youth has returned to his best form, and you all know what that is.

BURNLEY 3 EVERTON 2 (Game 66)
March 16 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton Win the Championship
Great interest centred in this match, the last of the League serious, so far as Everton were concerned, as the championship was partially involved in the issue. Over 800 excursions journeyed from Liverpool to Burnley, the scene of operations, and when they arrived there found snow falling, and the ground in a slippery condition with pools of water in places. The company was a large one, numbering about 10,000 and excitement very great. Punctually to time Mr. Hughes gave the signal for the following teams to commence hostilities . Burnley: - Kay goal, Walker, and Lang, backs, McFettridge, Spiers, and Stewart half-backs, Haresnape Bowes, Nichol, Marr, and Hill, forwards, Everton: - Jardine, goal, McLean, and Doyle, Lochhead, Holt (captain), and Parry, backs, Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Geary put the ball in motion and Chadwick, went to the front, where Milward put behind. Latta ran down on the other wing, in company with Brady, who got round Lang, but without avail. Back went Latta and sent across, Milward again driving behind the goal. Hill and Marr then opened the Burnley attack, Lochhead deemed best to send into touch. This effered no check to the home left wing, and McLean also kicked into touch for which, he was jeered. Burnley were persistent. McFetteridge ran the ball out, and then Doyle smartly arrested a strong raid. Everton left wing relieved and in trying to improve matters Geary received a nasty kick on the knee, which seemed likely to render him hors de combat, out, fortunately for Everton, he soon recovered. Burnley were driven back after a slight delay, the ball being sent to Kay by Lang and from the custodian's kick Harnesnape got right down, but shot wide. Parry cleared his lines, and Chadwick and Milward worked beautifully, and became so threatening that Lang was driven to give a corner. Everton attacked with much persistence for a long time, during which corners were liberally conceded. Brady once put through, but was offside, and shortly after Geary tested Kay with a fine straight shot. Everton returned in taking style on either wing but to no purpose. By means of long passing, Burnley gained ground, but Doyle barred their progess, whilst Lochhead attended to renewed aggression. Latta soon dashed off, betting Lang, and Kay ran out far to clear. Everton swooped down again and narrowly missed scoring, whilst Chadwick justed topped the bar, followed by a good aim by Geary. Burnlet broke off on the right in a menacing manner. Doyle intercepted, but Hill came out strongly and called upon Jardine to stop a hard shot. Some good work by Parry gave Everton an advantage, and for some time grand forward play harassed the Burnley defence. Hill before any damage was done, raced off, and Jardine had to use his feet despite grand play on the part of Holt. Again Lochhead failed to grapple with Hill and Marr, and this led to a corner. Thus encouraged, the home left wing tried their luck once more, but Marr was stopped by Doyle when closing in. a run by Geary was responded to by Marr, who seemed one too many for Lochhead but who found his peer in Doyle. A nice pass by Lochhead, however, stoned for other failures and Chadwick ensued Kay to fist out from a rasping shot. A perforement soon repeated. The gam tended strongly in favour of Everton, the attack being well knit but Kay saved out of a remarkably tough scrimmage, corners again being the order of the day. From now to the interval Burnley took up a strong position but the Everton defence proved strong, and ends were changed with nothing scored after much keen play. On resuming Mclead depossessed Hill and Marr, and Everton took up the attack in earnest, and seemed certain of making a capture every moment of a determined onslaught. Chadwick made a fine shot, and a close scrimmage, however Burnley clearing their lines, and attack by Burnley resulted in Haresnape took full advantage in a sharp return, and scoring, retailing goal, tremendous was the shout, which acknowledge the drawing of first blood, but well the cheers has subsided, Brady and Latta were away, and Geary getting hold, darted off and equalised in the Everton centre forwards unique style, such a fine effort evoking a heavy cheer. McLean pulled up Burnley left, and gave to Geary, who run down again, Lang checking him. Geary tried a shot a moment later, and so did Milward, and these efforts led to a hot scrimmage, out of which Kay was beaten for the second time. The next incident was the unpleasant one of Parry being kicked, which caused him pain for the rest of the game. Everton seemed to have fairly broken up the Burnley formation now, and attacked to continuously that it looked only a question of how many goals they would win by, but after surviving many escapes, Burnley, seven minutes from the finish rallies surprisingly. Hill led the way Haresnape took up the theme, and after Jardine had fisted out he conceded a corner, and from the tussle that ensued, Bowes scored. There was but five minutes left, and on resuming Stewart closed in and beat Jardine with a high shot-amidst a scene of wild excitement. Latta made a good attempt to save the match. He ran down and centred into goal, but Geary could not quite reach the ball, and the game- a grand one terminated in a plucky and sensational win for Burnley by 3 goals to 2.
The Everton should be beaten by Burnley after having about three parts of the game in their favour, was a sad disappointment and came with so much surprise that it seemed difficult to reconcile oneself to the fact that Burnley had really won. However, all will admire the courageous manner in which, Burnley kept pegging away right up to the finish. Here is an object lesson in the merit of never faltering as long as their is any time, however, short, in hard; and to some respects the victory was deserved though the opinion that the better team had lost found pretty general expression, even among Burnleyites. It was a splendid game, and hardly a more perfect one could be hoped for on such a field of play, where a thin and treacherous coating of soft mud covered a frost bound subsoil, rendering footing always uncertain. Both sides were heartily in earnest and each appeared to have undergone special preparation for the crucial test. The issue was momentous for either club. With Everton victory made the championship for them, independent of what Sunderland might do with Burnley success secured them at least a firm place outside the last four. That Everton did not win was no fault of their forwards for Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward were in fine feather, and furnished an attack as compact and clever as these five have over created, which means a great deal. Brady and Latta were equal to Chadwick and Milward, and yet the left wing were at their best; and Geary, though but early on gave further striking evidence that he has thoroughly regained his form. Holt, if anybody could be so described, was the hero of the match, and was never nonplussing an adversary almost without an effort with superb judgement. Parry too was successful until he got kicked; but Lochhead was disappointing, and knew what it was to be beaten on many occasions. Doyle and Mclean maintained their prestige up to the last few fatal minutes, when their kicking was not strong enough. Jardine display was brilliantly at times, but not without blemish, through he cannot be held solely to blame for the defeat. The fault rather lay in the oversight of not strengthening the defence, especially as Parry was handicapped after he had been hurt. For Burnley, all played with dash. Kay kept goal better than Jardine, Walker was stronger than Lang in defence and the halfbacks were inferior to those of Everton. Burnley's attack were mainly effective on the wings. Nichol having no chance against Holt and Hill and Marr being very sprightly. But ‘'All's well the ends well.'' and Everton though they would have added lusts to their shield had they won are to be congratulated on attaining the League championship.

EVERTON RESERVES 5 MANCHESTER 0
March 16 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
The return match between these teams was played at Anfield on Saturday, and the homesters won by 5 goals to nil the identical result of the first match. Everton: - Smalley goal, Cresswell and Dobson (captain), backs, Robertson, Martin, and R. Jones half-backs, Wyllie, Murray, McGregor, McMillan, and Elliott, forwards.

BURNLEY v. EVERTON.
Athletic News - Monday 16 March 1891 
VICTORY BURNLEY.
By Turf Moor
 The meet of Burnley and Everton at Turf Moor on Saturday was certainly one of the most interesting, if not positively the most interesting items in the League’ programme.  That the Turfites would make a bold bid for victory on the occasion of the last League match of the season at home everybody was confident, and the splendid achievement of the previous week in opposition to North End at the very least earned the respect of the Everton committee and club. Everton have reason to remember Burnley for the gallant resistance they have offered to them in the past, so that they came to Burnley fully conscious of the fact that the eyes of the football world were, metaphorically speaking, upon them. Seeing that it was the last match of the League series, so far as Everton were concerned, and that the question of the championship in the opinion of many hung on the event. Everton placed their full strength in the field, and it goes without saying that they were thoroughly determined, if possible, to turn the event to profitable account. Burnley, likewise, were fully alive to the gravity of the occasion, and the men were put through a mild form of training. The home side, though by no means confident of being able to topple over the League champions, meant to leave no stone unturned to accord a warm reception to the Everton host. The day opened wretchedly so far as weather was concerned, and sleet continued to fall till the commencement of the struggle, for struggle it was. The ground, in consequence of recent rain, &c., was on the soft side, a condition which was looked upon as favouring the home team. For three-quarters of an hour before the commencement of hostilities there was a steady stream of spectators towards the scene of action, and when the hour for the kick-off arrived there could be scarcely fewer than 8,000 or 9,000 spectators, included amongst whom was a goodly sprinkling of Evertonian supporters. An additional stand had been erected, and when the teams faced each other the attendance would muster 10,000. The teams were constituted below:
Burnley; Kay, Walker, Lang; McFetridge, Speirs, Stewart, Haresnape, Bowes, Nichols, Marr, and Hill.
Everton; Jardine; McLean, Doyle; Lockhead, Holt, Parry, Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward. Referee; Mr. Hughes (Northwich). 
The start was effected with punctuality, Everton setting the ball in motion up hill. Without descending into particulars, I may say the visitors had the best of the opening half, and but for the magnificent custodianship of Kay would have crossed over with a lead, but as it happened no goals were scored. The hopes of the home partisans were by no means of the most sanguine description. Early on in the second half the Everton followers had the mortification to see the leather propelled against the home cross-bar, while immediately afterwards the Burnley fortress had a narrow squeak, but in five minutes the hopes of the Burnley spectators were in the ascendant, as the left wing breaking away, a severe attack was made, and Hares drew first blood, amid the wildest enthusiasm. The ball had been beautifully put over by Marr, whose display was in keeping with recent experiences. The cheers had scarcely died away when Geary tested the lungs of the Everton crowd by equalizing.   The visitors now gave the home side a lot of trouble, and after some smart work Kay a strong assault took place in front of the Burnley citadel, in which one of the Burnley half-backs scored for Everton. The visitors looked all out the winners for some time, though of course both goals came very near capture, but as time was fast approaching the Burnley brigade pulled themselves together, and for the last ten minutes did by far the most serious pressing, the right wing and centre making some dashing runs. When only about five minutes remained for play Haresnape had a good one repulsed at the expense of a corner by Jardine, but in the succeeding attack Bowes converted a good shot from Speirs into the equaliser. Nerved to more desperate work by their success Burnley were in front of Jardine again, and the attack culminated in Stewart putting in a fine shot which struck the underside of the cross-bar and went through, amid another enthusiastic demonstration of joy. The home goal then had a most miraculous escape, while Burnley nearly did the trick again, and a fast and exciting encounter ended in the victory of Burnley three goals to two. As regards the merits of the two teams, I must confess that Everton had the best of it on the whole, and particularly during the opening half. The visitors, too, showed better football, and as regards combination were the superior team. The home team certainly deserve credit for their performance, but in my opinion they did not shine anything nearly so brilliantly as on the previous Saturday. The Burnley men, however, at one time or another, put in some fine work. Jardine had not nearly as much do as Kay, the latter being in his very best mood, and it is to him more than any other that Burnley owe their victory. The home backs were not as reliable as against North End, while the halves laboured under a similar disadvantage. A Nichol, who was well looked after by Holt, was not a patch on his previous week's form, though he did well and put in some good runs; and while the right wing did most damage, Hill and Marr—the latter especially -played beat throughout. The Everton forwards, by their fast play and accurate passing, won golden opinions, and Holt was perhaps the best man on his side. It goes without saying that the victory was a very popular one. It is impossible to award too much praise to Kay,  who has seldom displayed such form in goal. The opinion was expressed by Everton people that if Jardine had been called upon as often the result would scarcely ever have been in doubt, an opinion which I give for what it is worth, for I have always held Jardine in great esteem.

LIVERPOOL DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 16 March 1891
By the Loiterer
I have not much space to go into the other result, but Everton had much the best of Manchester, and won by five goals to none.
There was a little “tiff” between Jardine and other members of the Everton team at Burnley about one of the goals-each blaming the other, and Jardine came home by himself.  Davie stands on his dignity.  Just 800 went to Burnley, and notwithstanding the team lost, they came back in good spirit.  The League “pot” is sure of a resting place at the Sandon now. 
MEMS
Brady and Hannah will now have to ask the Everton committee to sign on.  They missed a good chance for mercenary reasons.  A great change will take place in the Everton reserve next year, Hope-Robinson is not sure to go to Stoke yet, as it is probable he may turn out as half-back.  It all depends how he shapes.  Cresswell should be a smart back in some fairly good company.  The Everton league players will get £5 for winning the championship.  Mr. Roche says Dunning is staying at Bootle. 

ANOTHER BIG DAY AT TURF MOOR.
Burnley Express - Wednesday 18 March 1891
THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS TAKEN DOWN.
BURN LEY WIN BY THE SKIN THEIR TEETH.
The season of 1890-91 will indeed be a memorable one, for the encounters at Turf Moor have been of quite sensational character as in previous years, not more so. The last big event of the home season, at any rate as far as the League struggle is concerned, evoked a tremendous amount of interest, an interest that was not confined to Burnley and Everton, as the eyes of the football world were upon the players. After the bold front assumed by Burnley the previous week a lingering hope was indulged that the Turfites would again come off victorious, but among the generality of the followers of the sport there existed a feeling anything but confidence. That the home players would strain every nerve to follow up their previous week's success by an even more meritorious performance everybody was agreed. The Everton committee, seeing that the issue might be fraught with serious consequences, were fully alive to the gravity the situation, and sent their very best team, and offered the men an extra inducement to put forth their best efforts to win the shape of £5 each and gold medal.  It will thus be seen that Everton came fully determined to secure the championship of the League. On the other hand the Burnley players had undergone a quiet training, and this in the opinion of some was the secret of the success of the home side. For three quarters of hour there was a steady and increasing flow of devotees of the game towards Turf Moor, and that despite the fact that snow and sleet fell continuously for some hours, rendering the prospect anything but pleasant. The ground of course suffered in consequence of the adverse meteorological conditions, and was soft and sloppy -a state which rather favoured Burnley than otherwise. Extra grand stand accommodation was provided, the Burnley committee having purchased the stand used the now defunct Union Star club. When the teams turned out and got to work there would be about 10,000 people present.
THE TEAMS
were made up the following players ;- Burnley—Kay, Walker, Lang, McFetridge, Speirs, Stewart, Bowes, Nicol, Marr, and Hill. Everton—Jardine, McLean, Doyle, Lockhead, Holt, Parry, Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Millward. The referee was Mr. Hughes, of Northwich. In order to allow Everton people an opportunity of witnessing the match the kick off was delayed till four o'clock. Shortly before the commencement of hostilities Mr. C. J. Massey, accompanied by Mr. W. Ecroyd, Mr. R. Tunstill, Mr. T. Haslam, and Mr. R. Haslam appeared on the grand stand, and was accorded a most hearty reception. Lang won the toss and decided on defending the town goal, and Geary set the machinery in motion, the visitors at once making the pace very hot, and the degree of warmth was maintained, but though the best chances fell to the Evertonians in the opening phases.  Burnley threatened danger two, or three times, and on one occasion Haresnape dangerously near scoring. The home left, however, did the best, and as the result of some good work by Hill and Marr, Nicol was just getting into position when off-side was successfully claimed against him, the decision of Mr. Hughes being received with signs of disapproval. Everton then got the best of matters, and Kay having saved in a
 MOST PRAISEWORTHY FASHION
On two or three occasions, once in running out and clearing when it seemed certain that the visitors would score, the ball was sent against the Burnley crossbar, and on it rebounding Kay got it away smartly. The home side responded, and Jardine was called upon three times in a short space of time, but Kay continued have the most employment found for him, the home custodian really behaving magnificently, clearing when it seemed certain that a score would ensue, while Everton had several corners. The champions had most certainly the best of the play, but when the interval was reached NEITHER SIDE HAD SCORED.
On the players retiring to the dressing-room they were accorded a hearty cheer, Kay coming in for quite an ovation. On resuming the visitors again forced the running, and the game had not proceeded very far, though the Burnley left wing had shown up strongly in the meantime, when the ball again struck the Burnley crossbar, and in the succeeding attack it looked as though Everton must break through the defence, but Speirs rushed through and cleared, while from a grand run by Latta a corner fell to Everton, and almost directly Lang kicked out a perfect beauty by Holt. Then change came over the scene, the Burnley left transferring hostilities to the vicinity of Jardine, who had to save from Marr, while the home forwards were in close quarters. The custodian, however, did not get the ball far away, and
SHOT THROUGH GRANDLY
for Burnley—a feat which thoroughly roused the spectators to enthusiasm. This success, a little over five minutes from the re-start, of course infused some life into the home ranks, and Marr directly after showed up and Nicol had a fruitless shot the visitors' stronghold. The next minute, however, Geary gave the Evertonian spectators an opportunity to shouts for after a run he equalised with a swift low shot. One would have thought about half the spectators came from Liverpool so loud was the chorus of triumphal shouts. Kay had to be the alert two or three times, while Nicol nearly scored at the other end. About quarter hour from the resumption a scrimmage took place in front of the home goal amid which the ball was put through the Burnley posts by one of the defending half-backs, thus giving
EVERTON THE LEAD.
Here was an opportunity for the Evertonians to yell with delight, and they were not slow to avail themselves it. After this the visitors for a considerable time had the best of the encounter, Kay doing some more clever goal keeping, while Hill experienced hard luck, a grand shot going just above the cross bar.  Many were becoming reconciled to Everton proving victorious, but in response to cries of "Play up, Burnley"— the Evertonian onlookers had used similar means to stimulate their favourites—the home team woke up when there yet remained about ten minutes to play, and during this period they made repeated inroads into dangerous quarters, and severe pressure was exerted on the Everton goal, but without avail until five minutes before the close, when Haresnape caused Jardine to yield a corner. From the ensuing attack Speirs put in a good shot and Bowes headed the
EQUALISING GOAL
amid a scene of the wildest excitement and enthusiasm. The cheers had scarcely subsided when another desperate struggle took place the scene which followed completely baffies description. The home spectators almost went frantic at the exploit of Stewart, who sent in a shot Which struck the underside the cross-bar and went through, thus placing
BURNLEY A GOAL AHEAD.
Time was not up yet, however, and directly afterwards the home people had great cause for anxiety, as the Everton right wing worked down and just as it looked though the visitors would draw level again, Kay rushed out and the ball gliding off the feet of the opposing players the leather lodged within a few feet of the Burnley goal, but the sphere was got away in the most miraculous manner possible. Then made a sensational run and Burnley looked like adding to their record, while directly after Jardine saved finely from a splendid shot by Bowes, which was the last act of any consequence in the League drama of 1890-91 at Turf Moor, and Burnley were returned the victors hard fought game by
THREE GOALS TO TWO.
As regards the merits of the teams on the day's performance must be conceded that Everton for once in way had the best of the struggle, and showed by far the best football, a strong feature of play being their fast, good passing and combination. They were certainly unlucky on two or three occasions in not scoring, while in obtaining their second point they certainly had a slice of good fortune. The home side, though they at times put in brilliant efforts, did not show such fine form as they did against North End, but of course some allowance must be made for the fact that Everton exhibited superior football to the ex-champions. One and all the Burnley men are deserving of credit for their exploit, and especially so Kay, whose was the
FEATURE OF THE MATCH.
Too much praise cannot bestowed upon him. The defence was not quite as reliable on the previous Saturday, but all things considered the whole back division may be said have done well. Among the forwards is the left wing were the most successful, though the opposite pair were seen to great advantage and particularly towards the finish. Nicol did not show off so conspicuously as on his first Turf Moor appearance, but he had a smart man to get over in the person of Holt, who was prominent all through the game and was about the best man on his side. On the whole Nicol came out of the ordeal very creditably. The general verdict was in favour of Everton, whose supporters took the defeat good naturedly when the news of North End's downfall reached them. Burnley's victory is too attributed to their staying powers and to the fact that Everton in the early stage made the pace too fast to last.

OVERTHROW THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONS.
Burnley Gazette - Wednesday 18 March 1891
In spite of the miserable weather, the biggest crowd of the season turned up at Turf Moor on Saturday to witness the final League match with Everton.  Burnley had exactly the same team as that which gave North end such a grueling, Nicholl, the new centre, and Bowes inside right, having a warm welcome as they stepped on the field for the second time in Burnley colours.  Everton brought their full strength, along with about 2,000 spectators, and it was evident before the match that they meant winning, and so making the league championship an absolute certainty.  The players were;-
Burnley; Kay, goal; Walker and Lang, backs; McFetteridge, Spiers, and Stewart, half-backs; Haresnape, and Bowes, right wing; Nicol, centre; Marr and Hill, wing. 
Everton; - Jardine, goal; Mclean and Doyle, backs; Lockhead, Holt and Parry, half-backs; Latta, and Brady, right wing; Geary, centre; Chadwick and Milward, left wing. 
Snow fell from early morning and was still descending as the players stepped on the field.  The light too, was not of the best, but the ball could be easily followed.  Mr. Hughes, of Northwich, was the referee, and punctually at four o’clock he got his men into position.  Lang won the toss and elected to play downhill.  Milward and Chadwick dashed up from a pass by Geary’s but McFetteridge caused the former to send yards out of play.  Latta and Brady troubled Stewart and Lang made a palpable miss, but Walker retrieved the mistake.  Milward looked all the way like scoring, but sent wide.  Nichol after a fine sprint was charged down in the goalmouth.  Hill and Marr then ran down neatly, Doyle kicking clean out to save his charge.  Milward now made a sensational run, and passed to Geary, who darted ahead, but was charged down by Spiers.  Walker cleverly robbed the Everton left, and the Burnley forwards made headway, but without avail.  Everton returned in lively fashion, and Walker when hard pressed, passed back to Kay, who picked up and threw away just in the nick of time, Geary missing the ball only by a few inches.  Haresnape and Bowes got the best of Parry and Doyle, and the former sent a few inches behind in centering.  Nicholl was making grandly for the Everton goal when he was badly fouled by McLean, whom he struck in the chest.  The foul was given against Burnley, and from a smart attack the visitors forced a corner.  Latta headed over from the scrimmage and then Geary put in a warm ‘un which Kay cleverly stopped.  Away went the Burnley forwards and a desperate scrimmage arose in front of the visitors’ goal which had a wonderful escape.  Everton raced to the other end, and the ball was banged against the bar, Kay helping it away with his hands.  Everton claimed for a goal, but this was disregarded.  Again pressing they forced Kay to make another grand clearance.  Nichol, Bowes and Marr now forged ahead, and Hill from close quarters gave Jardine a stinging shot to clear.  A corner next fell to the visitors, and soon after Chadwick shot wide.  Burnley now stormed the lower goal, and Jardine saved just in the nick of time.  Play continued fast and exciting, and in the space of as many minutes Kay saved two clinking shots from Geary and Brady.  After a fruitless run to the other end a regular bully arose in front of Kay, who banged out a series of shots amid deafening cheers.  Burnley now pressed, but the Everton defence was equal to all demands.  The game continued even up to half-time when no goals had been scored.  In the second half Everton first made headway, and Kay saved a magnificent shot.  The visitors again swarmed round him, he and Lang making a sensational clearance.  Hill and Marr carried the war to the other end, and Jardine caught the ball from a close shot by spiers.  He only half cleared, and Haresnape scored the first goal for Burnley after seven minutes play.  Everton raced away, and Geary getting a clear course, darted grandly in and equalised two minutes from the last score.  Play was now most exciting.  Everton pressed, and during a scrimmage McFetteridge slipped and breasted the ball through his own goal, giving Everton their second point.  Encouraged by this good luck Everton pressed hard, but were driven back, and the home forwards dashed up the field.  The Everton defence was soundly tested, and at length Hill just grazed the cross-bar.  Burnley now made desperate attempts to draw level.  Nicol, Bowes, and Marr put in a grand run, and had some hard luck.  The ball travelled rapidly from end to end.  Hill, Marr, and Nichol forged cleverly ahead,  but the Everton defence defied all attempts.  A corner to Everton led to a dangerous scrimmage, Lang clearing.  Nichol made a clever run only to be fouled in the goal mouth.  Everton worked grandly, but were repelled, and the Everton goal was fiercely assailed, Jardine making a splendid save.  Immediately after he was once more surrounded and saved a brilliant shot at short range from Haresnape.  Two minutes later Burnley returned with an irresistible rush, and Bowes equalised five minutes from time.  Stewart with a clinking shot, landed the ball in the corner of the goal, and it touched the post and went through amid a sense of wild enthusiasm.  Only three minutes now remained for play but there were some exciting incidents in that short space.  Everton looked all the way like drawing level, but the Burnley defence proved equal to the demand and then Nicol had a splendid shot stopped by Jardine.  A fine game wended; Burnley 3, Everton 2. 
NOTES
Burnley are closing the season as brilliantly as they opened, the curtain falling on the league tournament at Turf Moor with a splendid victory over the champion team. Following immediately in the wake of slashing win at the expense of Preston North End, the success over Everton on Saturday, fairly clenches the improvement the team. The visitors played for all they were worth, for the championship was not absolute certainty until the contest at Sunderland went against North End. The Liverpool brigade played a far superior game to Preston the week before, and if the winners did not shine so much against Ross and Co., the victory is all the more creditable as they had better mettle face.
The weather was anything but favourable, but the interest in the match was so keen that the spectators rolled up to Turf Moor in their thousands until there was about the biggest " gate" of the season. Nearly 2,000 came by special train from Liverpool, the kick-off being delayed till four o'clock for their benefit. The game had not been long in progress ere it was seen that both sides were striving might and main. The pace was wonderfully fast, the visitors being exceptionally quick on the ball.  Their dribbling, too, was superb. Burolev pegged away with dogged persistency, but the Everton brigade were too fast to allow the forwards to get in such rushes as fairly spread dismay in the North End ranks.  The backs on both sides were heavily taxed, and Kay in the home goal, had a lively time of it. He had much more to do than Jardine but repelled every shot with remarkable coolness and judgment. His custodianship in the last ten minutes of the first half was smart as anything he has ever done.  The second half of the game opened with a blank record. Everton, who had a little the best of matters, went of matters, went off with rare dash and looked winners all over. They were driven back, however, and Hill, and Marr put in one of their clever raids, with the result that the ball was shot in at short range. Jardine only threw away a few yards and Haresnape, who was waiting, promptly drew first blood for Burnley seven minutes from the restart. Vociferous cheers rose from all round the field, but Everton brigade had not long to wait for a shout, Geary equalising with a lightning rush. The visitors continued to give further trouble, and were aided by a good stroke of luck, McFetteridge putting the ball through his own goal. This was a “riler" for Kay, who was making straight for the ball and would no doubt have got it away. This put new hope in the visitors, who continued to storm the home fortress for some minutes. Gradually Burnley drove them back and played with desperate energy and determination. Each goal was visited in turn, but the home lot were playing the better game. Both wings showed capital football, and Nichol was doing all he could against the close shadowing to which he was subjected. After some narrow shaves, the home forwards rushed up in a body, and Bowes equalized five minutes from time amid a tremendous shout. Hardly had cheering subsided, when Burnley fairly carried the Everton defence by storm, and Stewart landed the winning goal amid a scene of wild enthusiasm.
It was one of the best and most even games played at Turf Moor this season. Everton were by no means over-matched, and it would have been a pity if Burnley's success had robbed them of the League championships of which no one in Burnley will begrudge them. They are the fastest team the League, the forwards being wonderfully smart on the ball and excellent exponents of dribbling art, while the backs and half backs are a sturdy lot, with any amount of work. To win against such a team in the pink of condition was magnificent effort for the eleven. They played for all they were worth, and the fact that the match was snatched out of the fire in the last five minutes speaks volumes for the staying power and dogged persistency of the Burnley men. Kay was at his best in goal. His performance in the first half was a treat, and he well deserved the ovation he received at the interval. Lang and Walker had an exceptionally busy time of it against the speedy Everton forwards, but kept up a steady defence throughout. The half-backs worked hardly so effectively as the week before, but never tired, and pegged away right merrily to the finish. Hill and Marr were the pick the forwards. Nichol, after his exhibition of the North End backs, was fairly shadowed by Holt and Lockhead, but though he was not near so conspicuous as the week before, he did a lot of good work, putting in some tricky runs, and being a dangerous man in front of: goal. Bowes confirmed the good impression formed of him the previous week, while Haresnape was about up to form. Two of the goals came from this wing. The gross receipts in gate money and stands was £221 10s. This was £2 more than was taken at the Rovers match, but there seemed be more people on the ground last Saturday, though the extra charge for the old stand and the additional revenue from the new stand would make the attendance lees than before. Saturday’s games decided the championship, and Everton are the winners of the league cup for the year. It is a well-deserved honour. They have played the most consistent game throughout the season, and rightly earned first honours.

ARDWICK 1 EVERTON 2
March 19 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
The league champions, put in appearance last evening at Ardwick, to play the local club, the game being played by the means of well's lights. There was a large attendance. In the first portion of the game Elliott scored for Everton, they again attacked and McMillan added a second goal. Ardwick thus had a look in, but nothing resulted and at half-time Everton lead by 2 goals to nil. On resuming Ardwick attacked, and McColl scored a splendid goal. When time was called, the score beening Ardwick 1 goal Everton 2 goals.

BLUE REVIEW
March 21 st 1891. The Liverpool Courier.
Now that the handsome League Cup and the honours attached to the holding thereof are safe, let us rest and be thankful in the knowledge that after persistent but inadequately rewarded efforts and a prodigal expenditure of funds, Everton are at last the Champions of the football league. It was, however, fondly hoped that the finals would have been more auspicious, and that Everton would wind up with a brilliant victory, but the fates were against the seaport, and what with the wretched state of the ground at Turt-Moor and the reckless vigour of the Burnleyites, Everton were due to share the fate which had be-taken North End a week before. But the Evertonians were not alone the victims of disaster, for simultaneously valiant Notts were disposing of the Rovers in more trenchant fashion; whilst on the banks of the Wear Sunderland were rustlessly destroying the last hopes of Preston North End than the much-valued trophy might remain a while longer in the proud town. It is indeed an ill wind that blows nobody good, and thus by the turnely services of Notts and Sunderland the Liverpool-champions have reached the highest pinnacle of football names; and let us join in the means of congratulations on the result. But whilst the event was robbed at the last moment of the anxiously-desired finishing touch, it must be remembered that Everton have suffered enormously from the wear and tear of the season, whist Geary and others will bear the scars of last Saturday's encounter for many a day. The Evertonians are no doubt thankful that so far as they are concerned, the ardious struggle is over. Their position is placed beyond doubt, and although the championship has not been won in the style which marked the career of the North Enders in the season 1888-89, it must be borne in mind that there is now greater equality among the clubs comprising the League, and that no such feat as a team winning the whole of the twenty-two engagements is ever likely to occur again. Everton broke down during the harardous Scotland tour, and far for many a week the team was in the direst strait; but although forewarned by the disaster which befell their most formidable rivals, North End ventured south, heedless of the dangers of overworking a team from which so much was expected at a later date, and now they have pause to reflex upon the result. The Everton Reserves team were at home doing duty against Manchester, and singularly the scoring was exactly the same as in the previous fixture –five goals to nil against the Mancunians. Everton were particularly good form, and ran out very easy winners.

JOHN SOUTHWORTH
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 21 March 1891
John Southworth (Blackburn Rovers) centre forward, and vice-captain of the team, is the best man in the position the Rovers have ever had, and in the position the Rovers have ever had, and in the opinion of most people he is the best English centre forward of the day.  He was born at Balckburn and is a professional musician, and began his football with the Brookhouse Rangers.  He afterwards played with the Olympic, and in 1888 joined the Rovers.  He is an international player, and stands a good chance of inclusion in the English team against Scotland on April 4th.  He is a brilliant player, a capital passer, and one of the most dangerous shots in England.  He is very fast, and can hold the forwards together in a wonder manner.  The Rovers would undoubtedly have stood higher in the League list had it not been for his absence from their ranks in some of the later matches. 
J McINNES
J McInnes (Notts County)- the inside right, is the smallest man in the team both in stature and weigh, but, notwithstanding, he is one of the ablest.  He is a native of Glasgow, and has both learned and practiced his football in the western capital of Scotland.  In the junior days he played with Rock Vale and his first taste of honours was amongst the Glasgow Juniors against Greennock Juniors, when he occupied the position of left half-back.  After filling position in various junior elevens, McInnes became a permanent member of the Cowlairs eleven, where he played as inside right.  He fought in his place for Scotland against Ireland in 1889 and on various occasions he has played in inter-city and inter-association matches. 

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 23 March 1891
Wolves at Everton
By the Loiterer
Scarcely 5,000 turned out to see the Everton and Wolverhampton match, but all things considered that is by no means a bad attendance.  The visitors had the best of the opening bouts, but afterwards play in the first half was mostly in the Wanderers quarters.  The home wings combined well, the left pair, Chadwick and Milward, especially bothering Lowder and Griffiths.  At times the Wanderers’ forwards showed fight, and in any excursions to the other end Thompson and Wood were always to the fore.  I cannot say the “show” was exciting during this half, but the pressure of the home team brought out good defensive tactics by mason and Co.  The “Co” did not shine early on, but improved, and at half-time neither side had scored.  On resuming, both sides settled down to more serious work, and play, if not always exciting, was very interesting.  Neither side could claim any advantage, so impartially were favours bestowed; but Geary at length scored.  The play continued even, and both sides had chances, Wood once slipping when he had the goal at his mercy, and Everton won by one goal to none. 
Things at Everton are very quiet, but the Maxwell business is not yet done with.  Maxwell agreed to play for Everton, but when at the railway station some of his friends persuaded him not to come.  I believe Mr. Molyneux has an agreement with him not to play for any other club but Everton during the next two years, and, unlike the agreement with Groves, it bear two witnesses, as provided by Scotch law and Everton mean to test the matter. 

EVERTON 1 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 0
March 23 rd 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
At Anfield on Saturday these League teams met for the third time this season, Everton having won each of the two previous games, scoring in the aggregate 6 goals top 1. Whether it was owing to the clashing of the Liverpool races of the sixpenny gate of that the extre League fixture prove in vertebrate after the stern and real league bouts. Certain it is that the venture excited only a mild stir as things go, at Everton, and the attendance was the comparatively small one of 4,000 or 5,000. Neither side was fully equipped though both teams were strong and were as follows: - Everton: - Jardine goal, McLean, and Doyle backs, Lochhead, Holt (captain), and Camobell, halfbacks, Wylie, Geary, Robertson, Chadwick, and Milward. Wolverhampton Wanderers: - Rose, goals, Griffiths, and Mason, halfbacks, Lowder, Allen, and Brodie half-backs, Wykes, Thomson, Worrall, Wood and Booth forwards . Almost following the visitors kicked off Chadwick and Milward created a chance but Robertson, instead of taking the ball found it cannon off his leg and roll over the line. Wolverhampton moved down rapidly, when McLean and Campbell each stayed rushes. Milward returned in a strong run, but was challenged by Griffiths and driven to put behind. On the other wing Wylie sent in a better shot, Rose saving finely. Worrall and his left wing joined in a neat combination, but Holt administered a check and Doyle cleared. Returning, hands were given against Allen, from which Everton brought much pressure to bear upon goal. Milward placed straight across to Wylie who narrowed for goal when Chadwick tested Rose severely with a clever overhead kick. Chadwick again missed scoring by a mere shave and this led up to a dashing bit of play by Wood and booth. Jardine fisting out masterfully from Wood. The visitors were not dispatched and scrimmaged massively, when Doyle extricated the ball out of a tangle. Thomson closed in, but put wildly over the goalline. Play now went greatly in favour of Everton, but a couple of corners only were the reward. Wykes next forced his way to the front, where he was completely nonplussed by McLean and whilst Milward and Holt, the former owing to a kick, were momentarily absent, the Wanderers indulged in some pretty forward work on the left, though not permitted to make a very forward advance. Good as this combined run was, Geary and Wylie replied with one of more merit, the latter winding up with a shot which, went behind the net. Good back and halfback play enabled Everton to attack persistently on either wings, but all these efforts were foiled through this slowness of Robertson, who seemed destined to be ever just a few second s too late. During the pressure, Wolverhampton displayed excellent defence, blocking the ball very sharply, Mason especially being inciasivein his work. Griffiths as this period got accidentally hurt, but resumed after a brief pause. Chadwick shit into Rose hands. Doyle then had to interpose, as Wykes and Thomson looked threatening, and Wylie and Geary racing down, Chadwick again caused Rose to use his hands. Geary followed by shooting just outside, and as the interval arrived, despite strong and energetic play by Lochhead, the ‘'Wolves'' left wing got within range, but were forced to let the ball roll over the line. Crossing over with nothing scored.
Everton infused more spirit in their play Geary put over the bar very closely. Holt held the Wanderers in check for a while, but they too, grew determined and though Lochhead and Doyle each attended to rushes, Wykes had a couple of shots at goal the latter aim rising from a corner. Play degenerated somewhat into struggling order but tending to the advantage of the home team, as Griffiths had some difficulty in holding Geary in check, whilst Chadwick took a corner and ran in to shoot over the bar. Thomson and Wykes made a gallant effort to open the scoring, but Doyle and Mclean intercepted some effective tackling and Geary sprinted grandly, from the halfline and scored with a long shot. At the other end, Thomson was disappointed with a good shot. Robertson at length did the right thing, by placing to Chadwick, who compelled Mason to concede a corner. Robertson also tried a very good aim at goal. A fine run by Wood, Booth and Thomson was next very near equalising, as Lochhead gave a corner, and the place kick was sop accurate that the goal was shielded with difficulty. The subsequently play was even with much equality, both sides showing good points. Almost the closing incident was in Jardine saving when on his knees splendidly, and a fairly interesting game resulted in win for Everton by a goal to nil. All the Evertonians internationals were seen in good form. Holt was almost as brilliant as he was in the Burnley match-indeed he got through all the work that was necessary in his consummate style. Chadwick and Milward were in their customary compact conditions. With the exception that Milward was handicapped for a time through receiving a hard kick early on. Geary partnered Wylie, and there two seem admirably suited to each other, both being speedy and been shooters, and the right wing was thus generally brilliant. Geary seemed thoroughly at home at inside right, and as this is his position presumably in the trial match of Whites and Stripes at Birmingham tomorrow, he had excellent practice, and should be very much in evidence in championing the cause of the stripes. Robertson was a disappointing centre forward. He had plenty of chances, but could take very few of them, and considering his weakness, it is surprising that the Everton attack should have proved so firm. Lochhead, Campbell, Doyle, and McLean, all shaped well particularly the latter, and Jardine had the felicity of keeping his goal intact. The ‘'Wolves'' were well balanced no department preforminating Everton by way of a welcome change from league tussle, play Vale of Leven on Friday and the Corinthians on Saturday, both at Home. Parry meanwhile played for Wales against Scotland, at Wrexham in front of 4,000 spectators, Scotland winning by 4 goals to 3. Parry was injured in the first half and had to retired during the second portion.

FOOTBALL CHIPS.
The Liverpool Football Echo.
J. Marsden has made applications to the Everton Club to have his engagement cancelled. The club, however, is deaf to his appeal. Marsden will have to play for Everton next season, or remain idle. Although Maxwell returned the cheque for £100 given to him by the Everton Club, the latter body have the young Scothcman's signature to a piece of paper, and will probably stop him playing for any other English club who might want his services. The Everton committee have offered to assist the Hospital Saturday Fund. They will play a match for its benefit either in April or May –the latter if they can get the sanction of the Association. A Scotch Club will probably be brought up. League Champions with only 29 points. Once again have the Everton boys failed to win a match at a critical period. They played a splendid game last Saturday, but still they were beaten just on the post. What was the reason ? The players blamed Jardine. He certainly did not play up to the mark, but he was not altogether in fault. Bad generalship was to blame, more than anything. Holt should have strengthened his defence, especially after the mishap to Parry. Jack played s spanking game, but as a captain he is at a discount. Hannah would have done different. Once more some of the Everton players were guilty of too much shouting on the field, a fault they should try and remedy. It was hard lines certainly to be beaten but they had no right to abuse Jardine in the manner they did after the match. McLean and Doyle both played well, but we think Doyle might have done better had he been less excited. Lockhead was very weak, indeed, and we think it is now time that he was tried in his proper position. The forward line was brilliant in the extreme, Brady at once showing the critic that he is the man for inside right. Chadwick was the hardest worker, but the most brilliant was Geary, whose play, especially in the second half, was wonderful. When he scored the first goal didn't they shout, “Well played Geary.” It reminded one of the beginning of last season, when he electrified the football world. His return to form is marvelous, and at the present he is a superior man top either Lindley or Southworth. Latta was good, but we have seen Milward centre a lot better. What was the member of the team who exclaimed, “My reputation's gone?.” Back to goalkeeper; Why didn't you stop that shot? Goalkeeper; How the devil could I stop it when ten o' yer missed it afoar me?”

MANCHESTER 0 EVERTON RESERVES 3
March 23 1891. The Liverpool Courier.
Played at Tonge. Everton sent a team to Tonge, near Middleton to try conclusion with the Manchester league. Cheap trips had been advertised to run from Manchester and surrounding towns, and as a consequence there was a large number of spectators present when operations commenced. The weather was cold and bleak, and in the first portion of the game McGregor scored for Everton. They again attacked but nothing resulted. The league team then had a look in, but only a corner resulted. They again attacked, and had very hard lines, in not scoring, but only a corner resulted. From now up to half-time Everton had the best of the game, Halt-time Manchester nil, Everton 1. Full-time Manchester nil, Everton 3. Everton: - Angus, goal, Dobson (captain) and Cresswell, backs, Martin, R. Jones and Robertson, half-backs, Hammond, Murray, McGregor, McMillan, and Elliott forwards .

EVERTON V WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
March 23, 1891. The Birmingham Daily Post
At Everton. At the interval neither side has scored. On resuming the game was better contested, play being even. Geary first scored for Everton. Play continued even and enjoyable. There were not many exciting incidents; in fact, play was tame, but good individual efforts were made by head and Chadwick for their respective side. Nothing more was scored, Everton 1 goal Wolverhampton Wanderers 0.

Football Notes
Everton are still pinning for a few more Scotchmen. Recently Maxwell, of Cambuslang, had a £100, note left with him as an inducement to sign for the champions of the league. He, however, ultimately refused the offer after consulting his friends and remains at home for the present.

EVERTON V VALE OF LEVEN
March 24, 1891. The Birmingham Daily Post
At Anfield. Both teams were short of their full representation. The game was a thoroughly one-sided affair, the visitors scarcely ever being in evidence. Geary scored the first, and two others were obtained by Chadwick. Result Everton 3, Vale of Leven.

TRIAL MATCH.
March 25 th 1891. The Liverpool Courier.
A match between teams, whites and Stripes was played at Perry-bar, Birmingham yesterday, Whites winning by 4 goals to 2, Geary scored for Whites.

EVERTON 3 VALE OF LEVEN 0
March 28 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
Notwithstanding the boisterous weather of yesterday morning a crowd of something approaching 13,000 put in an appearance at Anfield road in the afternoon to welcome the first match Everton have had with a scotch league club since that combation was formed. Neither side was fully represented, Rankine and Whitelaw being away from the visitors, while Everton had somewhat of a mixed lot, as will be seen from the following: - Everton: - Jardine, goal, Hannah (captain), and McLean backs, Kirkwood, Camobell, and Lochhead, half-backs, Wylie, Gordon, Geary Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Vale of Level: - Wilson, goal, Smith, and Sharp, backs, Sharp, McNichol, and Cornock halfbacks, Cowan, McVean, Graham, Mills, and Bruce. A crosswind blew over the field. The Vale won the toss, and Geary started against the wind. The game was not a couple of minutes old when Wilson had to fist a beauty from Geary, and that, too, after the van of the homesters had passed the backs. The Vale then had a look in, and after Jardine had attended to Bruce, Hannah was cheered as he drove the attackers backs and punted down. The home left fed by Lochhead trundled along, and from a centre by Milward, Geary must have scored had he not slipped when in the act of shooting. From a free kick in midfield nicely placed by Campbell. Wilson and his backs had to keep on the alert, and the internationals goalkeeper's abilities were brought out, as he saved three sure goals to an inexperienced custodian. Cowan now sprained his ankle and had to retire. Graham, Bruce, and Mills made attempts to make headway in the centre and left, but were tackled by Kirkwood and Hannah. Geary getting the latter from Chadwick showed finely in a dashing run, but his final kick was interfered with owing to his foot getting struck in the ground. Play continued for some time very even, but eventually Gordon made Wilson save a nicely judged overhead shot. Jardine saving twice in quick succession. Everton settled down to different and correct work, and confined play to the visiting end, but was not until Milward centred accurately that Wylie was successful with a shot out of the reach of Wilson. The performance was hailed with loud cheering. A substitute (McAdam) for Cowan now appeared and he immediately set to work Jardine having to run out and intercept him. Despite the fact that a strong wind favoured the Vale men, Everton completely hemmed them in their own half, and Chadwick further increased the lead of the homesters with one of his well known screws, Wilson failing to reach the ball before it went through. Half-time now arrived, with the score Everton 2 goals, Vale of Level nil. Graham restarted for the Vale, who got well down, but were driven back by the defensive tactics of the homesters, and play was taken to the other end, where a trio of shots was carried outside the posts by the wind. Coming again, however, Everton completely swarmed in front of Wilson, whose long reach held him in good stead in fisting out no fewer than a dozen capital shots. A free kick removing danger, Cornock passed down to Bruce and Mills but only a barren corner was conceded them. After the homesters had a corner to their credit, the Vale broke away, and after being twice frustrated by Hannah and Lochhead, Bruce sent one past. Geary forced a second corner and then Chadwick skied one over the crossbar. Everton Centre again shone brightly and Wilson had to steer a low shot from him. The Vale men were now showing up better and were often trouble some, a fine shy by McVean bring out Jardine to negotiate it. Campbell was evidently in good lobbing form, and often troubled Wilson. At length Everton were again successful, a high dropping shot by Chadwick beating Wilson for the third time amidst the greatest excitement. which had hardly subsided before the Scotchmen had a couple of corners placed to their credit. A high shot by Graham was claimed as having gone under the bar, but the referee thought otherwise and disallowed it. No further scoring took place and a fairly good game finished in favour of Everton by 3 goals to nil.
Everton v Corthians- A rumour having got around that the Corinthians would not appear at Anfield this afternoon, we are officially informed that a strong team arrived at Liverpool last night. It may also be stated that the Everton eleven will be considerably stronger than the one, which did battle against the Vale of Level yesterday, and the contest promise to be the best of their three holiday engagements.

BLUE REVIEW
March 28 th 1891. The Liverpool Courier.
Now that the battle of the League has been fought and won, the victorious Evertonians have settled down to the routine of ordinary club life, and there so longer exists that anxiety and strain which characterised the more arduous worth of the season. This with light hearts they embarked in a “friendly” on the home ground with their old opponents, the Wolverhampton Wanderers, whom by the way they had twice beaten in League games, and still the “Wolves” finished their season only three points behind the champion team holding. Holding such credentials, the play was bound to be of the highest order of merit, and as was perhaps only fitting, history repeated itself to the letter, so far at least as the previous games between the clubs was concerned. Still, neither of the clubs were fully represented, for Everyone were without the services of Hannah, Parry, Latta, and Brady, whereas the Midlanders were minus Bowdier, Baugh and Flecther, and thus the chances were fairly equalised. The champions played a dashing game at the outset, but although repeated attacks were made Hope-Robertson (who took Geary place as centre) was unable to pilot the ball through, and eventually the teams crossed over without any score being made. Now Geary, who occupied Brady's place on the inside right, began to exhibit that brilliant form which characterised his play a year ago, and which has since gained for him the highest of international honours. Undaunted by the resolute defence by which the “Wolves” met each succeeding attack, be at length shot home, and as this was the only point scored in an admirably contested game, Everton again won by one goal to nothing. And now the Wanderers have been beaten in three successive encounters by an aggregate of seven goals to nil.

PRESTON V WEST BROM
Lancaster Gazette - Saturday 28 March 1891
(Note Only)- Gunning formerly of Everton was an umpired, for this game, instead of Mr. Hughes. 

EVERTON v. CORINTHIANS.
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 28 March 1891
Played at Everton, before 12,000 spectators. Teams; Everton.—Jardine, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; McLean, Holt, and Lockhead, half-backs; Wyllie, Gordon, Geary, Milward, and Chadwick, forwards. Corinthians. —Seton, goal; Cowie and Owen, backs; Saunders, Brown, and Winkworth, half-backs ; Pryce- Jones, Palairet, Lindlay, Whittle, and Parry, forwards. The visitors having won the toss, elected to play with the breeze in their favour. They immediately began to attack, but their final effort was too feeble to be of any avail. Everton quickly raced away to the other end, and a vigorous onslaught was made upon Seton, who repelled a number of shots from Milward, Chadwick, and Geary in masterly style. Very rapidly the scene of operations was changed to the Everton end, but just when the amateurs were becoming dangerous Jardine ran out and saved smartly. Subsequently the visitors forced a corner, but a miskick threw away the advantage. Seton had another warm time of it, the Everton forwards peppering him with shots, several which he was lucky to save. Milward had hard lines in not scoring from a fine centre, but Seton was too much on the alert to allow anything to pass him. Doyle neatly broke up a nice bit of combination on the part of the visiting forwards, and Seton's charge was again placed in jeopardy, Wyllie almost scoring from a fine pass of Milward. Everton continued to have much the best of the game, but, though the ball was repeatedly hovering round the visitors’ goal, they were unable to score. At length Everton were granted a free kick, and it was splendidly placed Doyle, Owen giving it the finishing touch by heading it into his own goal. Half-time— Everton 1, Corinthians 0. Upon resuming Corinthians had a brief spell at the attack, and then the forwards rushed away to the other end, and Seton’s services were soon greatly in demand. A couple of easy chances were thrown away by Geary, whose shooting was wretched in the extreme. Milward displayed the same fault on one or two critical occasions. At length Geary put on a splendid spurt, and running through a line of opponents, scored Everton’s second goal with fine low shot. Soon afterwards the visitors had another turn at the attack, but failed to profit by it. Parry gave Jardine a ticklish shot to negotiate, which he did at the expense of an abortive corner, and the subsequent attacks were easily repelled by Hannah and Doyle. Everton ultimately renewed their offensive tactics, and Cowie nearly scored for his opponents. Result Everton 3, Corinthians 0. 

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 30 March 1891
By the Loiterer
Next on turn comes the Vale Leven and Everton match on Good Friday, I remember the grand game the Vale played last year, but they failed to draw as good a gate as such a club as the London Caledonians on the same day last year. The weather was undoubtedly vile, and this alone would account for the comparatively poor attendance. Still, about nine or ten thousand turned up to see the match. They were not rewarded with a good exhibition of football —the home team did fairly well—but the visitors, especially the forwards, showed very poor form. Wilson kept goal splendidly, and the two backs were passable, but then you have done. It was not until towards the close that the Scotsmen showed anything like football, and then the Everton lads easily stopped them from scoring, the verdict at the finish being Everton three goals to Vale of Levan none.
Now I come to the match of the season, at any rate, of the Easter season. I mean the Corinthians v. Everton. A crowd about equal to Friday's assembled and the match was looked forward to as a special event. And so it was. The Everton team took the field first and in the ordinary course, but the Corinthians had some preliminaries to go through in the shape of doffing flannels. Several of the executive council were busy making the distinguished strangers comfortable, but Mr. Molyneux seemed to monopolise most of their time. Meanwhile the B.P., who bad provided the sinews of war, waited very patiently for hostilities to start. At length the team was complete as far as numbers went, and the only alteration on the card was Whittle instead of Ripple-not a great alteration in name.
 Well, off they started, and the Corinthians were the first to show up. Then Everton had the best of it, and had several shots to stop, but for the most part they were soft ones and easily negotiable. The Corinthians, of the two, wore more dangerous, but after a bit the homo team gave Seton more serious work to do. Still, there was not much in the teams, as the visitors were very quick on the ball, and the little right back was quite good enough for anything that came in his way. Wreford Brown, in the centre, was also in evidence more than once against Geary, and although Everton could claim a little advantage in the play, it was not more than the score indicated at half-time, viz., one goal to none, the result of a free kick against Lindley, one the Corinthians heading through his own goal. Resuming, Everton had more of the play; in fact, I should say it was decidedly in their favour, and Geary finished up a good dribble by scoring the second goal. More aggressive work by the Everton forwards followed, and Wyllie eventually secured a third point. After this the visitors tried hard to score, and on two occasions had harsh lines, but the finish came with a win for Everton by three goals to none.
The result was quite in keeping with the play, Everton were better team. For all that the Corinthian played a very taking game, being quick on the ball, and in midfield some splendid passing was shown. The outside left. Parry, was always prominent, and Wreford Brown, as centre half, was good. Beyond scoring the second goal the Everton flyer had nothing to spare against him. The best of the lot, or at least the most prominent, was the right half, and this gentlemen pleased all by his grand display. On the home side, Jardine had very little to do, and the defence was all right. Holt in particular shining. Both wings worked well as wings, but I should like the five forwards to be more in unison. The match was very enjoyable, and the whole well contested.
We are naturally proud that four of our players should be selected for the highest honours which a footballer can aspire to. We cannot claim them as Liverpool lads, but we can take the credit of bringing them out. There is sure to be a goodly number for Blackburn next Saturday, and three special trains been chartered to convey Evertonians from Exchange Station.
After the match with North End on April 6th the Everton League team cross over to Belfast to play Ulster. Mr. Wilson intends resigning the treasureship at the end of the season, and Mr. Jackson - not Pa Jackson—will probably officiate again. As regards the secretaryship, the executive have recognised the fact that they cannot improve on the present holder and have appointed him for another year. The committee mean to have their players in form, and one who has been little “oph” was required to attend, and although his explanation was not satisfactory it had the merit of taking all responsibility on his own shoulders, and the offence was condoned.

CORINTHIANS TOUR.
Sporting Life - Monday 30 March 1891
FIRST MATCH. v. EVERTON.
The Corinthians opened their Easter tour with a game at Everton on Saturday, which was witnessed by fully 12.000 spectators. The home side was fully represented, but the Corinthians, on the other hand, had only a moderately strong eleven up. The ground was in capital order, and the visitors started the play with the wind at their backs. They at once attacked, but were forced back, and was seen to great advantage in dealing with shots from Geary, Milward, and Chadwick. The amateurs then took up the attack, Jardine showing up well, but though they gained a corner they could not improve upon it. Then, again, Seton was busy, saving time after time in the most marvellous fashion. Once Wylie had hard lines, but after a while the Everton endeavours were rewarded. At length Everton were granted a free kick. The ball was finely placed by Doyle, and Owen had the misfortune to score a goal for his opponents. At half-time the Evertonians led by one goal to none. On the resumption the visitors early called on their opponents to defend grandly, Seton again playing perfectly. A couple of easy chances were thrown away by Geary, whose shooting was simply miserable, and, unless he plays better next Saturday. England will stand but a poor chance against the chosen of Scotland. After time the Everton centre was placed in position from which he could scarcely help scoring, and he put on his side’s second goal. The amateur wings now showed to advantage, but they could not break the defence, and Everton, putting on another goal, won by three goals to nil. Teams: Everton;- Jardine (goal), Hannon and Doyle (backs). McLean, Holt, and Lockhead (half-backs), Wyllie, Gordon, Geary, Milward, and Chadwick. Corinthians.—Seton (goal), Cowie and Owen (backs), Saunders, Brown, and Winkworth, (half-bocks), Pryce-Jones, Palairet, Lindley, Whittle, and Parry. 

EVERTON 3 CORINTHIANS 0
March 30 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
The second of the three Easter matches was played at Anfield road on Saturday, before another great crowd approaching 12,000. The wind was not so strong as on the previous day, while the sun did not interfere with the play. The ground also was in good condition. The Corinthians under went a great change from which suffered defeat by the Liverpool champions on January 24 at the Oval. The only alterations in the home teams were the substitution of Doyle and Holt for Kirkwood and Campbell. The following were the teams: - Everton: - Jardine, Hannah (captain) and Doyle, backs, McLean, Holt, and Lochhead, halfbacks, Wylie, Gordon, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Corinthians: - Seton, goal, Cowie, and Owen, backs, Saunders, Wreford, Brown, and Winlworth, half-backs, Pryce-Jones, Palairet, Lindley, Whittle, and Parry, forwards. Everton losing the toss, Holt started towards the Oakfield road end. The first piece of play was a fine display of the visitors from the midfield line, the halfbacks of the homesters falling to stop their progess, but Parry shot outside. This seemingly aroused the leaguists as they kept in front of Seton quite three minutes. Lindley eased the pressure and parted to his left wing, who were exceedingly dangerous, when Jardine rushed out and kicked clear. Milward raised the hopes of the crowd as he darted down, but in attempting to heel the ball to Chadwick he accidentally slipped. After Chadwick had shot wide, both Gordon and Wylie centred neatly, but Seton fisted the leather away, Lochhead and Doyle responded gallantly to the strong attack of the visitors and then a screw shot by Milward was ably cleared by Cowan, who was playing solid defence. The game continued to be evenly contested for ten minutes, during which both goalkeepers had to respond to the calls made upon them. At length Lochhead getting possession parted to Geary, who in turn crossed to Wylie, but the latter's good screw was only converted into a barren corner. Bearing strongly down the visitors, Everton had a free kick, which was so nicely placed by Doyle that Own headed the ball through his own goal thus giving Everton the lead after half an hour's play. Thorougly aroused by the reverse, Jones and Palairet showed some short passing tactics which, culminated in Jardine, McLean, and Doyle having to save three sharp shots. Everton now strove hard to augment their score, and were often dangerous, but the strong back play of Cowie frustrated their efforts. Just before the interval, Milward and Chadwick came within an ace of scoring, but the persistence whisting of the referee saw the score at halftime –Everton 1 goal, Corinthians, nil.

On charging over Lindley sent the ball rollingly, and Hannah soon had to save of the visiting left. Geary them got his forwarsds in the fine line, and they showed a fine passing movement, but very erratic shooting spoiled then of many chances. Lindley now raced down, but was pulled up by Doyle, and a trio of shots went high over the crossbar of Seton's charge. However, Everton had not yet shot their best, as the homesters returned to the attack, and when 15 yards from goal, Geary fairly nonpussed Seton with a sourcher. The achievement hailed with cheers in the large concourse of people. Coming down the left from the centre line, Winkworth lobbed to Parry, who shook the crossbar with a regular clinker. Holt and Lindley having tried their capabilities against one another, Milward again waded through, but his final was faulty, and then Gordon hit the upright. The erratic shooting of the homesters continued in the ascendant, as at least six seemingly fine chances were thrown away. A change now came over the locals, as they not only sent in very accurately, but Wylie scored a beauty. Both sides having corners cleared, Holt was cheered as he trickily brushed aside Lindley and sent the ball forward, but it was forced over the line. The Corinthians having had a spell at pressing. Doyle eased by a long kick, and Geary tipped the bar with a swift shot. The game continued very in interesting up to the finish, but no further scoring took place, and Everton were hailed victors by 3 goals to nil.

The supporters of this year's League champions will be satisfield with the doings of the club last week for not only have they overthrown the Vale of Level and Corinthians by 3 goals to nil in each case-and that, too, when they were not powerfully represented-but four of them have so far pleased the executive of the English Association, that they will carry the colours of the Rose against the Thistle at Blackburn next Saturday. The Vale of Leven have undergone great chances since they made their bow to an Everton crowd. In the early part of last year, for, instead of being all well developed footballers, they are now, with four exceptions, only youthful players, and bid fair to bloom into a combination which will have to be reckoned with before next season is far advanced. Whitelaw and Rankine were unable to play, letting in Smith and McVean, and all round they played a plucky, and at time very accurate game. Of course as in the days of the past, Wilson by his agility and coolness between the posts, acquitted himself in a polished manner and so again saved his side from receiving a bigger knock. For the winners Jardine, what little he had to do, did well, so also did the backs. Of the halves, there was little to choose between then, never relaxing their efforts right up to the finish. Kirkwood was highly enlogised for his accuracy in feeding the van of the homesters. Campbell was often dangerous with his lobs, while Lochead prevented the Leven right wing getting too close in forward, there was no selfishness shown all combining well, and gaving Wilson great trouble. Geary, in the centre, was in tiptop form, but did not play his hardest. Wylie and Gordon were good partners, and the formers centre could hardly have been improved upon. Chadwick was in an excellent shooting vein. The Corinthians arrived with but ten men-five of them being strangers to an Everton audience, but a substitute was found in J.Whittle. the opening saw the Southerners in a very telling short-passing movement. Which looked like gaining them something tangible, but the home backs raised the siege, and enabled play to be kept in the visitors quarters. So well did Cowrie (right back) shape. However, that all the efforts of Chadwick and Milward were frustrated, and it was not until Doyle nicely placed a free kick, that Everton notched the initial point of the game, which was all the scoring up to half-time. The second portion was as eargly contested, as the first half, and the respective goalkeepers had an equal amount of work to do. Geary after a great deal of inaccurate shooting by the Everton forwards, gave us an insight of what he is capable of ding by darting through and beating Seton with an exceedingly swift grounder, to the consternation of that custodian and the delight of the crowd. Wylie also made no mistake when he scored a third point in a meritorious manner, which brought the termination of a interesting game. For the amateurs, Seton showed many good qualities between the posts, but had no chance with the shots that beat him. Cowrie was a little gem at back his trackling, and clean kicking being as good as any seen at Anfield this season. Wreford Brown was the best of the halves. Pryce Jones, Palairet, and Parry were very deadly in their shooting and often came near scoring. Lindley made a commanding centre, and showed good speed and resource, but Holt eventually got the upperhand of him, and kept him well in check. Jardine for Everton, was in good goalkeeping mood, and worked some splendid shots in a masterly way Doyle, at back was in the accustomed form, and had it not been for him, a clean sheet would have been the result. Hannah also did yeoman services, in fact all the defence was worthy of praise, and to it alone the palm belongs. The combination of the forwards, was not of that order which, has made the League champions name so famous, although there were many glimpse of good individual play shown by each of the five today Everton will finish their Easter matches at Anfield road, and will have as their opponents West Bromwich Albion. The kick off is at 2-30 prompt.

BUXTON 2 EVERTON RESERVES 0
March 30 1891. The Liverpool Mercury
Played at Buxton, Kitchen scored twice before half-time. Resuming the game was well contested, but Everton could not break through. Result in favour to Buxton by 2 goals to nil.

EVERTON V CORINTHIANS
March 30, 1891. The Liverpool Birmingham Daily Post
AT Everton. The visitors were strongly represented, and in expectation of seeing a good match some eight thousand spectators were presented. Both teams played a splendid game. Everton scored the first point, one of the Corinthians backs heading through his own posts. Though the home team continued to have the better of the play, they were unable to score further in the first half. Changing over, the play continued to be fairly even, but Everton soon pressed, and Geary scored a second goal, after a fine run; and Wyllie added a third soon after, the goalkeeper allowing the ball to roll through. Nothing further of note took place, Everton thus winning by two goals to nil.

EVERTON V WEST BROMWICH ALBION
March 31, 1891. The Birmingham Daily Post
This League match was played at Liverpool. Geary scored the first goal after ten minutes plays' from a splendid run, and five minutes later Groves equalised. Nothing more was scored up to half-time. In the second half the visitors were almost continually penned in their own quarters, but it was a minute off time before Geary scored the second. Result Everton 2 goals, Albion 1.

EVERTON 2 WEST BROMWICH ALBION 1
March 31 1891. The Liverpool mercury
This match formed the Easter Monday attraction at Anfield, and was at pactiar in portance. Originally Renton would have been at Everton yesterday, but owing to the famous Scotch club's suspension for professionalism the arrangement was impossible of fulfillment. So West Bromwich Albion was negotiated with. The ‘'Throstles'' have the distinction of being one of the two clubs that manged to defeat Everton at Anfield in a league contest, and accordingly, despite the fact that the Liverpoolians won easily when at West Bromwich, the midland team is now held in mu8ch respect among Evertonians especially since Groves has thrown in his lot with them. Another large company assembled numbering about 10,000. The teams were Everton: - Angus, goal, Hannah (captain), and Doyle, backs McLean, Holt, and Lochhead, halfbacks, Brady, Gordon, Geary, Wylie, and Milward, forwards. West Bromwich Albion: - Reader, goal, McCullouch, and Horton, backs, Dyer, Perry, and Bayliss, halfbacks, Pearson Mcleod, Groves, Nicholls, and Bassett forwards. The ground, of course consequent on the fine weather was in excellent condition but a strong cross wind militated against perfect play. Groves kicked off, and Brady and Gordon at once went to the front on the right. McCollough fouled Brady, but the latter yet tested Reader with a lobbing shot. Groves headed a couple of sprints, but was pulled up; and Brady gave further evidence that he was in good form by pitching play in front of goal. Where Wylie forced a corner, as the outcome of some, good heading work. The pressure confirmed, and Milward sent in a fine long shot, which Reader cleared with his fist. Bassett got under weight, but failed to get out of reach of Doyle, and Everton went away, Wylie missing a chance. The home team kept close up, a corner falling from a judicious pass by Hannah. Angus went out to meet the ball from a spurt down the centre, and Geary raced off in one of his particular runs. Horton checked him right under goal, McCulloch getting the ball away, but in the tussle that ensued Geary put himself in command, and scored after 20 minutes play. West Bromwich were seen to much advantage after this reverse. They had a turn down the field, but were held in check. Everton then looked like forging further ahead, but Horton chiefly prevented this, and then the visitors by dint of good work, got through on the right, Bayliss passing to Nicholls, and Holt unfortunately turning the ball into goal and equalising. Everton had to stand the test of a persistent attack, as the Albionites evinced great quickness in moving the ball about well in the home quarters. Brady at length found an escape supported by Geary and Milward, hands against Geary robbing Everton of a likelihood of scoring. A pretty bit of pressing by the visitors was ominous to Everton but Groves went a little wide in his aim. McCulloch came in for a reprimand for the way in which, he arrested Geary's progess, and soon some grand play on both sides culminated in Milward being disappointed in finding a brilliant shot from the trouchline just missing the mark. Geary tried a low shot. Whilst Milward again failed at a long range, west Bromwich right wing made an effort, but Doyle was safe, and the way in which, Everton brought pressure to bear on goal created plenty of enthusiasm, holt now received an accidental kick on the mouth by Groves, and on resuming Doyle first attended to Bassett and then ran in to pull the left wing. Milward was next nearly bring off a coup with a groundling shot, and the interval came with the score one all.

Holt restarting, the ball and Everton became very busy on the left, where Milward and Wylie each found the wind too strong for high shots. Reader picked up from a scrimmaged low aim, and West Bromwich were enabled to change the scene of action, McLeod calling upon Angus with a good shot, the ball being tipped over the bar. Wylie replied with the excellent judgement, but Gordon did not make the best use of the opportunity, and put behind. Everton however, was determined, and the visitor's goal had many escapes, particularly when Hannah placed with a hugh kick into the goalmouth. Lochhead nonplussed Bassett and Nicholls, but this was no help to Everton, and playing a capital game, the Albion forwards sent in a succession of well directed shots, all of those coming in Angus's way being properly cleared. McLean, for Everton, took up the parable again, and gave to Geary, who scewed in so truly that Reader was forced to concede a corner. Still bearing down, McLean shot wide, and Brady quietly lobbed just over the bar. Nicholls in conjunction with Bassett, displayed great energy and skill in the interest of the visitors, but without avail, and Everton returned again and again shooting generally in the right direction, but invariably at long range, in easying which Reader proved an expert. Some neat play between Wylie and Milward gave West Bromwich difficulty defence work, the ball being repeatedly scrimmaged up to goal, which had many marvelous escapes, both Horton and Mcculloch using their fest with great precision. The Albion essayed a breakaway, but McLean checked them and on Groves running down, centre, Doyle promptly interposed. Gordon had a chance but put wildly over the bar. Groves, Bassett and Nichiolls became very threatening as Hannah and Lochhead were in turn beaten, but Nicholls was compelled to put only a couple of shots outside. Everton spurted without the desired effect, but West Bromwich soon had a shy, Pearson beating Angus only to find the point irregular. Brady at the other end, and passed to Geary, who scored and won the match just on time. Everton 2 West Bromwich one.