Everton Independent Research Data
April 1 1892
The Liverpool courier
The second meeting of these teams took place last evening at the Anfield enclosure in fine weather and as the Central,, excepting Stoke Swifts were the only team to defeat Everton this season,, the fixture aroused a large amount of interst fully 3,000 pearsons withnessing the game. It was 5-40 when Pinnell kicked-off on behalf of the home side. An attack was at once made on the Central goal, but the backs cause to the rescue and the ball was removed to centre field. Here Wharmby was prominent for the Evertonians and checked a rush of the Southport forwards just as they were becoming dangerous. The home left now took up the initiative and Elliott sent a fast shot across goal, Pinnell sending outside. Play became very even, both ends being visited, and each custodian was forced to use his hands. From a return by McLean, Everton again took up an adavantageous position in front of goal, and McMillan scored the first point. Not be be outdone the Central went away with great dash, and McLean getting too far up the field, the visitors left were dangerous until Collins, rushed across and averted disater. A few minutes later, however, Southport returned and from a sudden rush the score was equlised one goal each being the result at half-time. Upon resuming the home side were again the first to take up the aggressive, Warmby eventually shooting over the bar from a long range. This was followed by a run down the centre by Murray,but the Central backs were kicking and showed an extremely steady defence. Neat passing by the Central forwards, Williams saving a long shot from the left in capital style. Warmby sent well down the field, and Pinnell scored a second goal. The home side were now having much the best of the game, and made several efforts to increase their score, but were unable to do so owing to the stout defence. On two or three occassions the visitors made good attempts to equalise but were rupulsed by McLean and Collins. Darkness now came on rapidly, and the game ended in a win for Everton by two goals to one.
EVERTON V. SOUTHPORT CENTRAL
April 1, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury
These teams engaged in a return match last evening at Anfield road. The first game, played at Southport, resulted in a win for the Central by a goal to nil, but last night Everton just managed to turn the tables on their opponents, and won by 2 goals to 1.
TODAYS GAMES
April 2, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury
The one event in a general sense in the association camp that will overshadowed all others is the annual contest for supremacy between the chosen champions of England and Scotland, for the honour o assisting in which is the highest state to which an exponent of the dribbling code can rise. Everton, including Howarth, had five representatives in the English team last year, and thus played a very important part in scoring the victor of 2 goals to 1; but this year only Holt and Chadwick have been considered worthy or renewed selection, and they will now be in active opposition by their old club mate Doyle, who since his return to Glasgow has so ingratiated himself by his sterling back play as to be entrusted with the position filled during the eight preceding years with W. Arnott. This is the 21 st anniversary of the battle of Rose v. Thistle, and in the aggregate the Scots have a strong lead, having won eleven games against only four by England, five remaining drawn.
Everton will play the Glasgow Rangers who should have been here on December 26 last, but were prevented through having a replay a cup-tie. They reached the semi-final stage this season in the Scottish Cup competition, and were joint-champions with Dumbarton in last year's Scotch league. This is a return match. Everton having beaten the Rangers on October 1 by 4 goals to 1.
Everton League v. Glasgow Rangers, Anfield, Kick-Off at four pm. The following will play for Everton; D. Jardine, goal; D. McLean and R.H. Howarth, backs; R Kelso, R. Jones and H. Robertson, half-backs; A. Latta, F. Geary, Maxwell, T. Wyllie, and A. Milward, forwards.
EVERTON REVIEW
April 4, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton were bust during the past week. On Monday they met Chatham, winning by 5 goals to nil; on Tuesday they were only just on the winning side, as Millwall Athletic were defeated by 2 goals to 1; whilst at Kettering, on the following day, they found equally tough opponents, this the final match of the tour, being won by a goal to nil. The visit to the Metropolis, if not a conspicuous success, is at least satisfactory, inasmuch as defeat was staved off, and in reflecting on the closeness of three of the games, consideration must be allowed for the staleness arising from having to play three or four days in succession. On Saturday, Everton league engaged with the Glasgow Rangers in a return match, the one decided at Ibrox on October 1 having ended in an easy win for Everton by 4 goals to 1. It so happened on Saturday that neither club could place their full team in the field. Everton were without Holt, Chadwick and Kelso; the Rangers lacked the services of Haddow. The game, however, proved an excellent one – fast, determined, and skilful. Everton did most of the attacking, but were yet less dangerous. The forwards occasionally experienced hard luck with their shots, but the factor that told most against Everton's success in front of goal was the activity of the Ranger's backs, especially that of Dunbar, and the vigilance of McKenzie in goal. Chadwick was sorely missed, as McMillan seems thoroughly out of form at present, and the difference between the display and that of Chadwick was frequently being demonstrated. Kirkwood, Jones, and Robertson made a clever half-back line, and it was just as well they did, for neither Holmes nor Mclean appeared at their best. Jardine has some teasing shots to attend to, but he had no chance with the two that obtained for the Rangers a victory of 2 goals to nil. The winners were quick and decisive in their movements, and deserved to win.
• England beat Scotland 4-1 at Ibrox Park, in the 21 st annual contest on Saturday, Holt and Chadwick playing for England, in front of 20000 spectators. Chadwick scored for England in less than a minute of the pass kicking off.
EVERTON V GLASGOW RANGERS
April 4, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury
These teams played a return match at Anfield-road on Saturday. Everton won the first game by 4 goal to 1. Each side was without several of their regular players, the teams being as follow:- Everton; Jardine, goal; McLean and Howarth, backs; Kirkwood, Jones and Robertson, half-backs; Latta (captain), Wyllie, Maxwell, McMillian and Milward, forwards. Rangers;- McKenzie, goal; Dunbar and Drummond, backs; Hodgson, Scott, and Muir, half-backs; Kerr, McBain, Law, McPherson, and Burke, forwards. When Maxwell kicked off about 7000 persons were present. Everton opened the attack, but Maxwell found himself promptly checked by Scott. The home team got well down without becoming very threatening. The Rangers soon gave evidence of quick crisp play that would require much vigilance to neutralise. McPherson and Burke bothered Mclean, who was beaten, and Kerr receiving the pass, was not far off in his shot. Wyllie, on players fitting to the other end, was enabled to direct a shot goalward, but it was stopped, and again the Rangers' left wing darted away, Burke trying Jardine with a lengthy, well-aimed shie. Latta headed a raid, some pretty work by Everton being finished off by Maxwell driving in hard and straight without the desired effect. Once more Latta and Wyllie put their side on the attack, when Maxwell shot, to be baffled by McKenzie, who negotiated a short-range shot very smartly. A corner was forced on the left, a rising from which Robertson placed narrowly over the bar. A fast run by Law caused an anxious diversion, as he passed neatly to Burke, who drove into goal promptly, but Jardine threw clear. The Rangers returned, and shot, Jardine this time smartly putting the ball over the crossbar. Again were Everton in trouble, the visitors' right wing contributing fast and pretty work, and shot well. Jardine, however, fisted out twice in his best style, and danger passed away. Everton then settled down to the attack with some persistence. Wyllie sent hard against the end net, and as the outcome of energetic all round play Robertson essayed a long straight shot, but McKenzie used his hands with effect. The Rangers then had a turn, and though McBain was temporarily absent, they yet got near enough in to try a shot. Kirkwood continued to assist the forwards judiciously, and the severity of the assault made by Everton seemed certain of reducing the visitors' goal, but it was not to be, though Milward headed well, Wyllie shot close, and Kirkwood struck the bar. Jones also caused the custodian to use his fist. Nearing half-time the Rangers ran down neatly once or twice, but the backs were safe, and after Milward had been knocked off the ball by Dunbar, the interval arrived with nothing scored. The second half opened somewhat tamely, but soon Everton brought much pressure to bear on the Rangers' goal, Maxwell was prominent in the scrimmages and on Wyllie making a running shot, Muir accidentally diverted the ball with his head. The left wing of the visitors became a thorn in the side of Kirkwood and Mclean, but the latter two, it must be stated, came out of the ordeal very creditably. Maxwell led a movement to the other end, but Latta, having taken a difficult pass, lifted over the bar. Everton tried hard to assume the lead, but shot none too well, and just when most people were expecting the home team to score, a fast run on the Rangers' right and good shooting put the boot on the other leg, McBain shie being turned to effect by Burke near the post. Everton grew more determined, but in vain, and a fast run and a slanting shot by McPherson beating Jardine, the issue was clear, and when the whistle sounded a quarter of an hour later the Rangers had won by 2 goals to nil.
EVERTON 0 GLASGOW RANGERS 2
April 4, 1892
The Liverpool Courier
This match was played at Anfield in the presence of 7,000 spectators. The weather was beautiful but almost too sultry. The Rangers were beaten by Everton, at Ibrox in october last by the substantial number of 4 to 1. The scotchmen should have paid a return visit on Boxing Day, but owing to their cup-tie engagements were unable to fulfil their engagement. The teams follows:- Jardine, goal, McLean, and Howarth backs, Kirkwood, Jones, and Robertson, half-backs Latta,, Wyllie Maxwell McMillan, and Milward, forwards. Glasgow Rangers, MacKenzie, goal; Dunbar, and Drummond, backs, Hodge, Scott and Muir, half-backs, Kerr, McBain, Law, McPherson and Burke forwards . Maxwell kicked off for Everton, and the opening stages of the game,, though fast and exciting, were chiefly confined to midfield. The first real danger threatened from the Rangers whose forwards by some remarkably quick and accurate passing carried the ball towards Jardine, Kerr finally striking the upright and sending the ball outside. Jardine had shortly afterwards to clear a smart shot from Burke, and then the operations were transferred to the other end, Maxwell in particular testing the cauabilities of the visitors' custodian with a grand shot at short range. The Rangers' defence was severely tested for some time, Everton gaining a couple of corners in rapid succession, and bombarding MacKenzie with shots, all of which were however, rather fortunately kept out. The scotchmen then became aggressive, and just as vigorously assailed the Everton goal. Jardine was cheered for a number of Briliant saves, and McTear also nicely checked one or two of the rushes of the visiting forwards. Despite strennous efforts Everton were unable to open the scoring account before the interval, half-time being nil. On changing ends both goalkeepers who had distinguished themselves by some brilliant saves in the first half, were loudly applauded. Milward was penlised for handling at a critical time when the ballwas hovering around MacKenzie, and immediately afterwards operations were transferred to the other end, McBain scoring the first point with a magnificent shot. After a lot of vain shots as the raners goal, must inaccrate, McPherson got possession, and finished up a grand run by sending the ball a second time past Jardine. The Rangers pressed up to the finish'; final result Everton nil; Glasgow Rangers two goals.
EVERTON 7 WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0
April 7, 1892
The Liverpool Courier
This match was played on the Anfield-road ground last evening in beautiful weather. Considering the attractiveness of the fixture there was a very poor gate, only aboy 5,000 people being present. The winners of the cup brought a good team, the only men absent who had a share in the final tie being Nicholson Reynolds and McLean. Play was somewhat slow at the start, but the Albion soon made matters lively, and from nice passing shots were sent in by Geddas Pearson, and Nicholls all being saved by Jardine with, remarkable alertness. Everton pulled up, and corners were obtained, and a beautiful shot was put in by Latta, but no break was efforted. tHe visitors took up a strong position, and Jardine fisted out from Groves, whilst Kirkwood and Robertson repelled the impetuous throng. The game became fairly fast, and Latta and Wyllie ran up. The former sending wide, whilst Bassett returned in his immitable style, but committed a mistake similar to that of his opponents. Some very tricky dribbling by Latta and Wyllie gave Maxwell an opening, and Reader put the ball over the ball over the bar from an awkward shot. Everton had a slight advantage in position, and after Maxwell had tried on a couple off occasions, the ball was put through by Milward whilst his oppenents were vainly appealing for offside. A minute or two later the home right wing were again on the rush and second goal was scored by Maxwell, he and Chadwick in a very peculiar manner scrambling it though. Everton swarmed round the goal, and Maxwell with a neat shot caused Reader to give a corner. After the Thostles had gone down and a good shot by Geddas removed by Kirkwood, the ball was grandly taken along by Chadwick and Milward and a pass being made to Wyllie, he scored a third goal with a lovely shot. Bassett ran though and finished with a shot which Jardine just succeded in dealing with by scraping out. The home team held a considerable lead in the play as well as score, and Maxwell and Latta from good points shot over. From a run down on the left a pass was made, and Dyer, missing his kick, let Latta in. Reader ran out to take the ball. But Latta got his kick in first, and the leather was just going through wmen McCullach dashed up and prevented it going into the net. Robertson made Reader stop a hard one, and then Latta and Kelso missed. The Albion were improving their footing, when half-time was called with the score standing- Everton three goals; West Bromwich Albion nil.
Everton were soon on the alert, and the ball being taken down the right was transferred to the left, when Chadwick and Milward each had a try, but were unsuccessful. Maxwell then had a nine shy, from which a fruitless corner was gained, and McCullen made a like comession, which did act bring anything in its wake. Some fine passing was shown by Chadwick, Maxwell, and Milward, and so hard pressed were the defences that Dyer kicked into his own goal. Powell kicked out before the ball touched the ground, but a claim was at once entered that it had been through, and this was upheld by the referee. Even with four goals aginst them the Thostles did not make much show of geeting on better terms,, and the only move in their favour was a run and a shot by Bassett, which was neutralised by Jardine. A free-kick for a foul by Bassett was given to Everton, and from that Chadwick received and passed into the goal mouth, a fifth point being notched by Wyllie. West Bromwich bestirred themselves, and from a centre by Bassett the ball was sent along sharply by Geddos a clever rescue being effected by Jardine. A couple of corners caused and Jardine fisted out from a header. Latta and Wyllie slipped away prettily, and Milward had a beautiful opening, but dallied just a moment too long, McCulloch being thus able to charge the shot down. There was a clever bit of combination amongst the visiting forwards, and a good foothold was obtained, but spoiled by offside play. Everton contined to play a spanking game, and Kelso had a throw in close to goal. The ball dropped in the goal-mouth, and Maxwell, gave Reader a handful and then Chadwick scored the sixth. Bassett and Groves, the latter having changed from the half back to the forward division, carried the sphere up, and Nicholl, who was standing right up the upright, found his mark, but was instantly declared offside. The everton left penetrated the Albion rear, and Reader saved a scorcher from Chadwick, the ball then being put out by Wyllie. The change in the albion fronk rank and Robertson's retirement gave the visitors a better chance, but they did not seen able to avail themselevs of it to the fullest extent. They certainly were more in Everton's quarters but found the defence very stubborn. This did not last more than a few minutes. Everton returned, and Reader had a couple of narrow aqueak. The visitors were in front of goal on two occasions, and Jardine held cleverly from Woodhall, whilst Nicholls from a fine opening shot wide. A minute from the finish, Chadwick and Milward ran along, and Maxwell scored again. Everton thus winning by seven goals to nil. Teams as follows:-
Everton, Jardine, goal, Howarth and Collins, backs Kelso, Kirkwood, and Robertson, half-backs, Latta, Wyllie, Maxwell, Chadwick and Milward. Forwards. West Bromwich Albion; Reader, goal, McCulloch and Powell, backs Groves, Perry and Dyer, half-backs, Bassett, Woodhall, Nicholls, Pearson, and Geddos, forwards.
EVERTON LEAGUE V WEST BROMWICH ALBION
April 7, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury
Last evening the English Cup holders paid a visit to the Anfield enclosure to bring off a friendly contest with Everton. Owing to the grand form which the Albion team have of late shown, much interest was centred in last night's match, and there would be fully 5000 spectators present when a start was made. The visitors were without Reynolds and McLoad, while Everton were minus Holt and McLean, the teams being composed as follows;- Everton, Jardine, goal, Howarth and Collins, backs Kelso, Kirkwood, and Robertson, half-backs, Latta (captain), Wyllie, Maxwell, Chadwick and Milward. Forwards. West Bromwich Albion; Reader, goal, McCulloch and Powell, backs Groves, Perry and Dyer, half-backs, Bassett, Woodall, Nicholls, Pearson, and Geddos, forwards. Losing the toss Maxwell started hostilities for Everton, and Powell was quickly called on to stop the progress of Wyllie and Latta. After a bad pass by Milward, the Albion got cleverly down on the left, and Geddes centring beautifully to Nicholls, Jardine fairly brought down the house as he fisted away on three separate occasions – a feat which thoroughly deserved the applause it gained. With this led off the homesters immediately made tracks towards Reader, where a corner resulted. Everton kept up the pressure, and two splendid chances were thrown away by Wyllie. The West Bromwich were soon away, pretty passing on the rightwing being witnessed. Surrounding the Everton goal, the visitors banged in shot after shot to Jardine, and it was astonishing how the home side escaped defeat. Howarth saved in the nick of time from Bassett, and the Anfield van taking up the pass progress was made to the vicinity of Reader. A cross by Latta gave Maxwell a splendid opportunity, and Reader to escape defeat had to lift over the bar. Nothing accrued from the corner kick, and a fine lobby McCullock converted play to the other end. A sterling bit of combination by the Everton front diversion placed them on the fore, and Maxwell tipping to Milward the latter banged through the first point of the match with a rather slow shot. Coming again from midfield kick, the Anfielders fairly besieged Reader's charge and after a warm scrimmage Maxwell got through a second goal. Another minute had barely elapsed when Wyllie, following a really pretty piece of work by Chadwick and Milward, scored with a grand shot, which left no chance whatever to reader to clear away. Not at all relishing these sudden reverses, the cup-holders went at it in a most determined manner. Bassett being especially prominent as he caused Jardine to pick up a roller. Rushing along from a smart clearance by Collins, the home left worked their way through the Albion defence, and Reader was exceedingly lucky to escape another downfall. Nearing the interval, both sides put in some useful work, and the defences were taxed to their utmost, but no further scoring took place, Everton thus crossing over with the score 3 goals to nil in their favour. On changing ends Jardine was warmly applauded for his fine performance in goal. Nicholls restarted, but Everton at once attacked. Maxwell sending in a beauty to Reader, which the latter landed over the bar. Three corners fell to the Anfielders, but none of them were taken advantage of. Everton were certainly having much the best of matters; in fact, the Albion were rarely allowed to become dangerous, Jardine being seldom troubled. Keeping up the attack the Evertonians sprinted along and Dyer, in endeavouring to head away a shot from Wyllie, sent the ball into his own goal. Powell rushed in to save, but in doing so got over the line. Chadwick, however, set all doubt at rest, and again banged the leather between the posts. Grand combination by the Everton attack ended in another point being attained from the foot of Wyllie, thus making the score-Everton, 5 goals to nil. The Bromwich men tried hard to amend matters, Bassett and Geddes heading the van in a most determined manner, but again jardine baulked their efforts by throwing himself on the ground and gilding the ball around the post. Returning, the cup holders again assailed, but experienced hard lines owing to the decision of the referee, who gave the little international offside when a clear opening was gained. The visitors were, without doubt playing a loose game, and hardly if ever, showed up form, Reader especially being most unreliable, as he kept goal wretchedly. Everton continued to hold the upper hand, and fairly waltzed round their opponents, with the result that Chadwick added a sixth point, the same player having a very near shave with a high shot a few second Slater. The home defence was all that could be desired, Howarth and Collins playing a sterling game at back. Robertson at this stage left the field. Latta going half-back. Even with ten men the Everton players more than held their own, and Reader had a most anxious experience, as numerous straight shots were sent in. Towards the finish the Albion showed up a little better, and Jardine was requisitioned to fist away from Pearson and Nicholls. A minute from the close of the match Chadwick gave Wyllie the opportunity to further added to the home score, Everton thus retiring with an excellent win if 7 goals to nil.
TODAY GAMES
April 9, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury
The events of this afternoon that will prove most interesting to local Associationists are the semi-final ties in the Lancashire Cup competition, which are between Blackburn Rovers and Darwen and Everton and Bury. The clubs concerned had the option of tossing for the ground, but Everton preferred the alternative of meeting Bury at some neutral enclosure. And the tie will accordingly be played on the ground of the Preston North End club, to which rendezvous many of the respective club's supporters will doubtless betake them, the railway facilities being convenient. Everton apparently have an excellent chance of winning the county cup, but it will not do to estimate their present opponents too lightly. They are certainty neither of the League nor Alliance; but they have a splendid record in connection with the Lancashire League, having won 17 out of 18 games played, scoring 68 goals to 15. They have also beaten Newton Heath and Accrington in the previous round of the County cup competition, and having been especially trained for this afternoon's encounter, will give stubborn fight.
Everton league v. Bury, Preston, Kick-off at 3.30 pm. The following will play for Everton; D. Jardine, goal; R. Howarth and J. Collins, backs; R. Kelso, J. Holt and H. Robertson, half-backs; A. Latta, S. Wyllie, Maxwell, E. Chadwick and A. Milward, forwards.
Everton V. Stoke Swifts, Anfield, Kick-off at four pm. The following will play for Everton; Williams, goal; Chadwick and Mclean, backs; Kirkwood, Margerison, and Wharmby, half-backs; Gordon, Murray, Lochhead, McMillan, and Elliott, forwards.
Monday
Everton league v. Blackburn Rovers, Anfield (Smalley's Benefit)
Tuesday
Everton v. Bootle, Anfield, (Liverpool Senior Cup semi-final tie)
Good Friday
Everton v. Derby County, Anfield
Everton v. Flint, Flint
EVERTON 0 BURY 2
April 10, 1892
The Liverpool Mercury
Lancashire cup-semi-final tie. On Saturday Everton journeyed to Deepdale to decide with Bury as to who should become the finalist for the Lancashire cup. A goodly number of the Anfield supporters accompanied the team, while Bury no less than five excurison trains arrived at Preston, which brought quite 4,000 through enthusiasts who, without doubt soon made their presence known. Much speculation was indulged in as to what would be the result, the Bury crowd placing implicit confidence in their pets, while on the other hand the contingent from Liverpool, were sure that the Everton men would not only win, but do so with three of four goals in hand. The North End enclosure was in excellent condition and presented a very animated appearance when the teams stepped upon the ground. The attendance would be quite 10,000 when . tomlinson (Sheffield) got the two elevens into line the following being the teams. Everton; Jardine goal, Howarth, and Collins, backs, Kelso, Holt (captain), and Robertson, half-backs Latta, Wyllie, Maxwell, Chadwick, and Milward forwards. Bury; Lowe goal, Warburton, and Cooper, backs, Pemberton, Jobson, and Ross, half-backs, Wilkinson, Spencer, Conway Bourne and Plant, forwards . Losing the spin Maxwell started the game for Everton against a strong wind. The Bury right wing fastening on the ball immediately made towards Jardine. Whose charge had a narrow escape from a shot by Conway. This was followed by a fruitless corner to Bury which was well cleared by Howard. Chadwick and Milward worked along on the left and threanted danger, when a smart clearance by Warbarton sent the Burytes into Everton'squarters. Grand defence was however, shown by the Anfield men. Collins neatly dispossessed Plant as he was about to shoot, and then Holt was to the fore baclking the effects of Bourne and Conway. Play become most exciting. Latta and Wyllie took up a pass from Kelso and getting riund the Bury defence, the former pass over to Chadwick who in gave Lowe a cause to throe away. An infingement by Wyllie gave ther Bury team a corner but nothing came from it as Holt in a most tricky fashion went of with the ball at his toe, and passed forward to the left wing but Warburton repelled and some clever passing by the Bury men again played the Everton goal in jeopardy, Jardine easing pressure in capital style. Latta had a clear course but unfortunately handled the ball as he was about to let fly at goal. The game was decidely intersting and was fought with great vigour by both teams, but nevertheless lacked comunation, it being more of the kick and rush order. After two attempts had been tried by Latta and Maxwell Kelso fouled Plant. From the free-kick, Bury warmly attacked the Anfielders' goal and Robertson in the nick of time saved a downfall by heading away swify shot by Bourne. The Everton forwards were not combining at all well. The Bury halves and backs repeatedy driving then back in the eastest manner. Two corners fell to the Lancashire Leaguers and though the ball was well placed. Jardine easily dealt with the shots which came his way. Cheered on by their numerous followers who from the start of the game had hardly eased from utilising their lung poer. The Bury lads again became aggressive and had it not been for the sterling defence of Howarth and Collins,, a downfall to Everton would of resuled. Maxwell fouled Spence, a free-kick thus falling to Bury, but no advantage was gained and for a time hostilies ruled in midfield. Bury was next penalise for an offence to Wyllie, and Collins taking the kick placed the leather right into the goalmouth. A lively scrimmage here took place and although on occasion , Lowe to all appreance went over his line to save, yet the colours of Bury failed to be lowered. Holt who by the way was working very hard made a grand attempt, and Chadwick meeting Lowe's throw out sent in a grand shot which missed by half a foot. A corner next fell to the Liverpool men, and Lowe had another escape from the foot of Wyllie. Nearing the interval the Bury lads held the advantage, and the Everton goal was subjected to a severe attack. Jardine, however, kept them at bay by saving in a most finished style and at half-time being called no goals had been scored to neither side. On the teams change ends it was generally to people that the Anfield men aided by the strong breeze would soon asert themselves and give the onlookers a taste of their scoring powers. Conway restarted and right away the Bury men took up the running, Jardine having immediately to save a low shot from Wilkinson. The Everton men now assumed the command and rushing along on the right Wyllie had a couple of shies at the Bury goal with out the desired effects. Play become very fast and it was distinctly visable that the training which the Bury team had undergone at Morecambe would have a telling effect upon their opponents. Everton seemed to fag, while the Bury men were full of energy and went at their work with greater determination than ever. Bury quickly took up their position in the vicinty of Jardine, but as yet no entrance could be found. The Liverpool defence proving more than equal to the task imposed upon them. Everton now experienced hardlines, as both Latta and Maxwell were pulled up for offside when two spendid chances occurred. Jardine was agin requistioned after which Chadwick, and Milward put in a bit of pretty combination, but do as they would the Everton van were seldom allowed to become dangerous, owing to the attentions of Ross, Pemberton, and Waburton. Bury returning ti ther liverrpool end, Collins and Howarth were severely taxed, and although both backs gamely resisted defeat they had at last to go under to a low shot from Wilkinson from close range, Jardine having no chance whatever to stop the progess of the ball through the goal. After this reverse, and knowing it now required two goals to win, Everton pulled themselves together, and for a considerable time held the upper hand, a fine centre from Wyllie enable Chadwick to cause Lowe an anxious moment. From a hugh lob by Cowper play was converted to the other end,, and Howarth only by many tane clearances-Plant scored another point for Bury with a beautiful shot. At this stage Everton men seemed to collspe, and Bury wishing strengthing their defence, the game was all but won. With ten minutes to play the Everton men made strenuous efforts to score, but all seemed in vain, and on the call of time the score stood unaltered Bury thus after a well earned victory entering the final for the cup by winning 2 goals to nil.
EVERTON RESERVES 3 STOKE SWIFYS 0
April 10 1892
The Liverpool Courier
The league team having journeyed to Preston to try their fortune with Bury, the combination team, in their occupied the Anfield enclosure. The team underwent some altration to that advertised, the well-known figure of Geary being seen at centre in place of Pinnell Wharmby playing back instead of Mcleod, while Lochhead filled the position at half. Despite the numbers who undoubtly had travelled to Preston, there would be about 4,000 spectators present. When Geary started the ball for Everton. Half-time result Everton 1 goal; Stoke Swifts nil. Final result Everton 3 goals; Stoke Swifts nil.
EVERTON REVIEW
April 11, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton had a friendly visit from the English cup-holders on Wednesday, and after a splendid game, in which the Anfielders showed superb form, West Bromwich Albion were sent home defeated by the hugh score of 7 goals to nil. The game throughout was in a way to witness the shooting powers of the home forwards. The Albion seemed fairly beaten at every turn, and were perfectly astounded at the accurate passing of the home forwards, Jardine in goal quite excelled himself, while Collins and Howarth played one of their best games at back.
Following on their remarkable performance against the English cupholders, Everton on Saturday journeyed to Preston to play in the semi-final of the Lancashire Cup competition with Bury, but instead of returning home victors, as was naturally expected, they had to submit to a humiliating defeat of 2 goals to nil. The blow is laded a severe one, and the Anfield supporters have good reasons to feel annoyed. Nevertheless the players themselves received the hardest knock, and without doubt to a man they felt their reverse most keenly. That the Everton team of Wednesday was one and the same as that of Saturday it is hardly possible to comprehend. At Preston they never during the game did themselves credit, more especially the front division, who rarely showed any combination whatever. Kelso and Holt worked hard all through, and although the same must be said about Robertson, he was yet far short of his usual tackling powers. No blame can be attached to Jardine, for he performed well, and the two shots which passed him were never within the reach. Howarth and Collins both did most effective work at back, although the former might have stemmed off the first goal scored. Bury have every reason to be proud of their victory, as it was a thoroughly deserved one. It was really a treat to witness their determined efforts. Their front division played to win, and never allowed any chance to pass. Their game was of the kick-and-rush order, and, much to Everton's disgust, it succeeded. Rose was much the better of the half-backs, while Warburton and Cowper at back were effective. Lowe in goal, dealt with a few fine shots, but yet he was never pushed. The victory for Bury, it only remains to be added, was a most popular one at Deepdale.
Today the first real fight begins between the Everton Club and Mr. Houlding for possession of the stands on the Anfield-road enclosure, as an injunction action by Mr. Houlding restraining Merrsrs, Mahon, Atkinson, Clayton, and Baxter, on behalf of the club, from removing, disturbing, or injuring the stands, turnstiles, boarding, fencing, or any other fixtures, will be heard at St. George's Hall. Another discussion on the League extension scheme which will be debated at Bolton.
Patrons of the Association game are reminded, though it is perhaps scarcely necessary to do so, that the match arranged between Everton League and the Blackburn Rovers for the benefit of R. Smalley takes place this evening at the Anfield road enclosure. Smalley is deserving popular with Evertonians. He has not been seen between the posts much during the present season, owing in a great measure to business studies; but he has done a full share in the years preceding to being Everton up to the high status which it enjoys, and for the many clever exploits achieved in goal by Smalley the followers of the club will be eager to acknowledge in the most practical manner this evening. Having done honour to Smalley, the followers of dribbling game are invited to witness on Tuesday evening the renewed tussle between Everton and Bootle for possession of the Liverpool Association cup the occasion being a semi-final tie. This is Everton's last hope of winning a cup as a souvenir of this season, the league, the national, and the county trophies all having been placed out of their reach, and it would not be very surprising denouncement if they should fail to retain possession of the local one. Bootle, though handicapped at present through having several men on the injured list, will assuredly strive hard to repeat the performance of Bury.
EVERTON COMBINATION V STOKE SWIFTS
April 11, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury
These opponents met at Anfield-road on Saturday, in the presence of a large company of spectators. This was the fourth encounter between the teams this season, Everton having won two and Stoke one of the three previous games. Play proceeded in favour of the Anfielders. Both sides had chances of scoring, however, but were weak in front, and it was not till close upon half-time that Geary with a low shot, opened the scoring account. Everton continued to play stronger game, and won decisively by 3 goals to nil.
THE EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB DISPUTE
APRIL 12, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury
Houlding v. Mahon and Others
This was a motion for an injunction to restrain the committee of the Everton Football Club from removing certain fixtures from the ground. –Mr. Maberly, and Mr. Lawrence were for the plaintiff and Mr. Hughes for the defendants. –Mr. Maberly said that the object of the application was to obtain an injunction to restrain the defendants from removing certain fixtures which, as he contended, formed part of the soil and part of the landlord's property. Mr. Hughes submitted to an injunction until the trial of the action, with the usual undertaking as to damages. Beyond that, in order to provide for the preservation of the status quo they proposed to take an order somewhat in these terms, that in case the court should hold that the fixtures in question, of any of them, be removable by the tenants, the latter to be at liberty to enter and remove the name, subject to the rights of the plaintiff as landlord. That preserved to Mr. Hughes the right to go and remove in case the court held with him. –Mr. Hughes said that his friend had omitted to mention that the tenancy expired on the last day of this month. Consequently their rights would be very much prejudiced if they were dealt with except on these special terms –Mr. Maberly said that as to the particular, the notice of motion and the writ also mentioned certain turnstiles and sheds. As the club claimed these, on behalf of the landlord, was not disposed to press what was conceived to be his extreme rights. The landlord was willing and desired to deal as liberally as he could with the defendants, so long as his rights in the main were protected and preserved. He therefore withdrew the claim as far as these turnstiles and sheds, which the defendants were at liberty to remove. As to the rest, he stood upon his rights as landlord. –some further conversation ensued. Subsequently Mr. Maberly said that they proposed to take the order in the terms as stated –His Honour said that he thought that counsel had better sign the minutes. –Mr. Hughes said that his friend Mr. Maberly and his client had given an assurance which satisfied him that they would get the matter disposed of promptly. The terms agreed upon were as follows;- “Plaintiff, on his undertaking to be responsible for damages, to submit to an injunction in terms of the notice of motion excluding turnstiles and sheds; and in case the court –including the Courts of Appeal –shall hold to be particulars in question (other than the excluded items) to be removable by the defendants as tenants within the terms of their tenancy, the defendants to be at liberty within such time as the court on the trial shall direct to remove the same; but the right of removal (if any) be subject to all the rights (if any) of the plaintiff landlord to diacrain –the said particulars so seceded to be removed. Costs to be costs in the action. Plaintiff approves the defendants to defend on behalf of the Everton Football Club and the members thereof.
EVERTON FOOTBALL DISPUTE
Proceedings in Chancery
April 12, 1892
The Liverpool Courier
Yesterday, at the Chancery Court St George's hall, the vice-chancellor (Mr F.W.Taylor) had before him a motion-Houlding v Mahon and others-for an injucction to restrain the committee of the Everton Football Club from removing certain fixtures from the ground at Everton. Mr. Maberly and Mr. Lawrence were for the plaintiff, Mr.Houlding and Mr Hughes represented the defendants. Mr. Maberly said the object of the application was to obtain an injuction to rstrain the defendants from removing certain fixtures which were upon ground belonging to the defendants club, and which fixtures as he contended formed part of the soil and parts of the landlord's property. The defendants, who were the representatives of the club were now about to pull down and remove the fixtures. Under these cirumstances the action was launched and the application for an injuction was made. Mr.Hughes appeared for the defentants, and submitted to an injuction until the trial of the action, and with the usual undertaking as to damages. Beyond that, in order to provide for the preservation of the status quo, they purposed to take an order somewhat in thses terms, that in case the court should hold that the fixtures in question, or any of them to removeable by the tenants the latter to be at liberty to enter and remove the same subject to the right of the plaintiff as landlord. That preserved to his froend (Mr Hughes) the right to go and remove in case the court held with him. Mr Hughes said his friend had forgotten to mention that the tenancy expired on the last day of the month; consequently of course their rights would be very much prejudced if they were dealt with except on these specials forms. Mr. Maberly said that as regarded the particulars the notice of motion and the writ also mentioned some particulars, amongst others certain turnstiles and sheds. On behalf of the landlord, the club put forward a claim to then they were not disposed to press what they conceived to be their extreme right in regard to them. They were willing and desired to deal as liberally as they could with the defendants in this matter so long as their rights in the main were protected and preserved. Therefore he withdrew the clain as regard the turnstiles and the sheds. His friends might remove them if he though fit, but as regarded all the rest they stood upon their rights as landlords. Mr. Hughes-There is one point which, on behalf of the committee of the club I think ought to be maintioned, and to which I think my friend will ascent. I ask that after the expiration of the tenacy, as he is keeping possession, which may prejudice us, he will undertake that no damage shall be done to the property in question.
Mr. Maberly . My friend has got an undertaking as to damages, and it covers all that.
Mr.Hughes said the undertaking would not cover such damages as might be caused to him by the granting of the injuction, and all he wanted his friend to undertake was the seft custody of the property after the expiration of the tenacy.
Mr.Maberly said he could not do that. If the court acting on the represntation, prevented the taking away of these things, and they were delivered up in a worse condition than they were at present. Then the undertaking as to damages covered that.
His Honour .- are you for the landlord, Mr. Maberly.
Mr.Maberly .-Yes; and I decline to be put on any special terms as to safe custody after the tenants'right have expired.
His Honour said the undertaking as to damages covered that.
Mr Hughes said he was content, he wished to say further that they were anxious to have the point disposed of as soon as possible,, and desired that it should be tried at the next sitting of the court. He had suggested certain dates which he though Mr Lawrence, who was the junior counsel on the other side would assent to.
Mr Maberly said he could not pledge his side as to particular dates.
Mr Hughes said if he would assure him that he would bring it on at the next sitting he would be satisfied.
Mr Maberly -I cannot do that.
Mr. Hughes - I shall have to oppose that motion, if you don't assent.
Mr maberly -we are anxious to have the question disposed of , but I decline to be put on any special terms as to the date.
Mr hughes -it is very important that the matter should be dispoved of promptly, and I shall have to oppose the motion if my friend will not give me an undertaking.
His Honour - Then I am afraid the proceedings must come on as opposed.
Mr. Maberly - submitted that the order should provide that the defendants defended the action on behalf of the committee of the club.
Mr hughes said he did not take any technical objection to that.
Mr. Maberly said he should like to have it expressed on the face of the order.
Mr Hughes -it my friend won't oblige me in a reasonable way I am not quite sure that I shall oblige him.
Mr. Maberly - Very well, we will take it as opposed.
Susequently mr Maberly said his friend Mr Hughes was now quite satisfied with regard to his point. They, therefore proposed to take the order in the term he had stated.
The vice Chairman - I think you and Mr Lawrence and Mr Hughes had better sigh the minutes.
Mr.Maberly , - Very well; that would be the best course.
Mr. Hughes - My friend and his client have given me an assurance, which satisfies me that we shall get the matter disposed of promptly.
The order agreed upon was in the following terms:- Plantiff. On undertaking to be responsible for damages, an inju8ction in terms of notice of motion excluding turnstiles and sheds, and in case the court (including court of Appeal) shall hold the particulars in question (other than that excluded items) to be removeable by the defendants as tenants within terms of their tenancy- the defendants to be at liberty within such time as the court on the trial shall direct to remove the same, but the right to removal (if any) to be subject to all rights (if any) of the Plantiff, landlord to distrain, the said particulars so seceded to be removed costs to be costs in the action. Plaintiff approves of the defenants defending on behalf of the Everton Football Club and the Members thereof.
EVERTON 2 BLACKBURN ROVERS 0
April 12, 1892
The Liverpool Mercury
Robert Smalley Benifit
The Blackburn Rovers paid a visted to Anfield enclosure last evening the occasion being a Benefit to R.Smalley,, the well-known Everton custodian. The attenadance, unfortunately, was much under genral expectation the International League game at Bolton no doubt taking away many of those who would otherwise have attended, and there would only-be about 3,000 present, but we believe a goodly number of tickets have been sold. Both teams were short of their usual League players. Losing the toss, Everton started and the Rovers smartly intercepting, the ball was carried along on the right, a shot from Southworth landing outside the post. From the goal kick the home forwards were soon away, both McMillan and Geary having fruitless shies at goal. Latta again returned, and Pennington had to fist away two beauties from Wyllie and Gordon. A pretty bit of passing brought the Rovers down upon Smalley's charge, which was only relieved by Watson handling the ball. Robertson was next conspicuous by some clever tackling, which gave his side an opportunity to besiege the Rovers' goal, Geary finishing up by banging in a grand shot which brough Pennington to his knees to effect a clearance. Townley headed a fine concerted run by the rovers'front division and the left winger centring accurately, Walton missed an easy chance by shooting wide. Of the mark. Holt cleverly pulled up Walton, and sending forward to Wyllie, the latter crossed to McMillan, who in turn tested the Rovers custodian with a low shot. The Blackburn men followed this by a determined attack upon Smalley which ultimately ended in McLean conceding a corner to Hall. Nothing accrued from the side kick, and Everton taking up a lob from Howarth,, Latta sent a flyer over the bar. So far the play though slow, was very intersting,, and some good combination was shown by both teams. Just on the interval Everton had the best of matters Geary sending a couple of straight shots at goal but nothing was scored up to half-time. On resuming, play for a time centred in midfield. Wyllie and McMillan then got away on the left, and the former crossing over to Geary, the home centre sent in a beauty in his old well known style which gave Pennington a deal of trouble to clear. Returning to the Rovers' end in capital style the home van surround the Blackburn goal; and after McMillan had given Pennington a teaser Latta scored with a header. The visitors from the midfield kick off soon asserted themselves, and smalley had an anxious moment as he dealt with a warm attempt from Townley. McLean was very useful at back, his kicking being strong, and at times well judged. The Evertonians were certainly having the best of matters. A grand attempt by McMillan was guided round the upright by Pennington, after which Geary sent in a near thing on the wrong side of the post. Keeping up the attack kelso, from a throw in, placed the leather in front of the visitors' mouth and Latta rushing up scored the second point for Everton. A couple of corners fell to the Rovers without any result, after which Townley tried Smalley with a grounder, which Bob cleared in a cool manner. Everton just on the finish pressed the Rovers back into goal, but no further scoring resulted, a rather slow but pretty game thus ending in favour of Everton by 2 goals to nil. Everton-Smalley, goal, Howarth and McLean, backs, Kelso, Holt (captain), and Robertson half-backs, Latta, Gordon, Geary, McMillan and Wyllie, forwards. Blacckburn Rovers, Pennington, goal, Douglas, and Forbes, backs, Almond, Dewar, and Springfellow, half-backs, Hall, Campbell, Walton Chippendale, and Townnley forwards.
EVERTON 2 BOOTLE 1
April 13, 1892
The Liverpool Mercury
Liverpool Senior Cup- Semi-Final .
This cup tie was played on the Anfield ground last evening, in the presents of 6,000 spectators. Both teams lacked their full strength Kilner and Davies the absetees for booth, while the Everton side was Cheifly composed of the combination players. The following were the teams;- Everton-Jardine goal; Chadwick, and Collins, backs, Kelso, Jones, and Robertson, half-backs, Gordon, Murray, Maxwell, McMillan, and Geary, forwards. Bootle'; Dunning goal; Jamieson, and Arridge, backs; McClellan, Hughes, and McEwan, half-backs, Clarkin, Finlayson, Grierson, Dickson, and Montgomery, forwards. maxwell started the game for Everton, and Hughes smartly intercepting, Bootle at onece made tracks for the Everton goal. Hands against McMillan gave Jamieson the opportunity of lobbing right into the goal mouth. Clarkin, however, sent wide of the mark. Everton now put in a splendid bit of combination, which placed them in front od dunning, relief only coming as Geary sent over the crossbar. Bootle returned, and a good chance was thrown away by Montgomery. So far the game had been evenly contested, both ends in turn being visited. Clarkin and Finlayson were next prominent by a clever sprint along on the right, which ultimately resulted in Jardine-having to conceded a corner to Grierson. Nothing accrued, but Bootle again assailed, and after great pressure upon Jardine, Finlayson at last suceeded in opening the scoring for Bootle with a slow slot which the Everton custodian touch it as it went through at the corner. Everton now went to work in a most determined fashion, which caused Dunning much anxiety. Jamieson, However, cleared all danger by placing well to his front division. A fine race between Clarkin and Collins was witnessed and had it not been for a timely rescue by Chadwick the Everton goal would have been Severly tested, Pretty combination by the Everton van, in which Geary was the most conspicuous, enabled them to surtound Dunnings charge, and after a warm scrimmage had taken place Geary drew matters level with a beautiful shot. The homesters followed this success by hotly attacking the Bootle goal, and but for the capital defensive tactics of Jamieson and Arridge another point no doubt would have been gained. Everton continued to have the best of the game, but at the interval no further goals had been scored by either side, each having registered a goal. On resuming Everton were the first to assume the command and after McMillan had missed an easy opening Geary sent in a flyer, which Jamieson converted into a corner. Bootle did not seen to play their usual game; in fact, the Everton forwards fairly walked round their defence. Dunning successfully dealt with three beauties from Geary,, Maxwell, and Gordon. A frre kick against Bootle close in upon their goal was well taken by Robinson, and another point for Everton was scrimmaged through. Still pressing the Anfielders had an offside goal, after which a rattling sprint was negotiated by the Hawthorne-road front division, Finlayson being most unlucky, as he failed to catch a cross by Clarin when an opening accurred. The Bootle men, by clever combination returned to the home quarters, but both Chadwick and Collins were in fine fettle and Jardine was never reached. From a pass by Jones, Gordon made progess along the right, and a lively siege was raised upon Dunning's charge. The Latter, however, was in an excellent humour, and safely nullified the efforts of Murray Geary, and Maxwell. The Bootle custodian throughly deserved the applause he received as he got hold of a most difficult shot from Geary. Semi-darkness coming on, the players could hardly be distingusished from the stand. On the call of time no further scoring had been done. Everton thus winning by 2 goals to 1. After the match Bootle lodged a protest on account of the later part of the game having been placed in semi-darkness. It may also be mentioned that two forties was the time played.
EVERTON 1 DERBY COUNTY 2
April 16, 1892
The Liverpool Mercury
This return match, Everton having won the previous game at Derby by 3 goals to 0, was the Good Friday attraction at Anfield-road, where a holiday attendance, numbering about 12,000, assembled. The following were the teams:- Everton; Jardine, goals; McLean, and Howarth, backs, Kelso, Holt (captain), and Robertson, half-backs, Latta Geary, Maxwell, Wyllie, and Maxwell, forwards.
Derby County- Robinson, goals; Methven, and Staley, backs; Cox, Goodall (A) and Rowlston half-backs, Mills, McLachian, Goodall (J), Ekins, and McMillan forwards. Maxwell started, and Derby forced a goal kick on the left. Everton quickly replied, a good piece of play by Wyllie, assisted by Milward, causing some anxiety to the visitors, but a smart clearance was made. Play ruled fast. Derby were strong on the right, and Jardine had to pick up. The home left wingmen worked well Latta driving in hard. Exciting play followed in front of the visitors goal, Geary made bad are of a chance. The game continued in favour of Everton, but they found the defence impassable. A fast run by J Goodall changed the venue through nothing more serious accured than a futile corner. A likely scrimmage followed at the Derby end, but after Geary had tested Robinson with a header shot, Wyllie put out. Whilst Maxwell also failed to grasp an opportunity that came his way. Milward and Maxwell each sent in spendid shots, both of which Robinson punched away in grand style, but he was immediately to be beaten as on the ball being well placed from the right, Wyllie and Milward jointly rushed it through, after a quarter of an hour's play. Derby made a diversion on the left, but were at once thrown on the defence. Wyllie, when nearing goal, ran round his opponents, and shot nicely, but Robinson easily cleared. The Everton half-backs were in an effective mood, and rarely permitted the visitors to make raids. Kelso was nearly instrumental in leading up a second goal, as dispossessing Ekins and McMillan, he kicked the centre, when Robinson narrowly cleared by running out. A bit of surprise, however, was in store for Everon, as having cleared from pressure on the right, they were in trouble on the left, whem McMillan forced a corner from which an equalising goal was realised. Derby were certainly having quite as much of the game as Everton at this junction. Jardine had to attend to good shots by J Goodall and Mills. Robinson and his backs were also kept busy. The play travelled pretty uniformly from end to end. Another corner fell to Derby but this lat a neutralised. Howarth, hqving sprained his knee about this time left the field, Kelso going full back and Latta half-back. Derby, if anything, was oftener on the attack now, but McLean especially defended well, and once at the other end Maxwell esayed a rare good shot at long range, which Robinson only negotiated with difficulty. McLachian and Geary each shot spendidly for their respective sides, but it was to no purpose, and the interval arrived with the score one goal each. The second half opened in favour of Derby, but the defence held out, and soon very spirited play and fair shooting was seen at the visitors end. The defence of Derby was also equal to the emergency, and then Everton were hard pressed, during which much ecitement prevailed, and some displeasure at the referee ruling. Kelso. McLean and Jardine defended well until the Everton left wing could get in a footing, when Maxwell took a pass and shot, the ball passing narrowly over the bar. Beening short handed,, the pressure could not be sustained, and Derby contributed two wing runs, on each occasion the ball being ran out. A corner on the Derby right was followed by a throw in on the same right, and Jardine was hard tested, but he guild the ball round the post, nothing resultong from the corner. Maxwell was next becoming so threnthening that Methven risked a corner from which Latta shot wide. Everton returning several times on the left, harrassed the visitors' defence who generally proved active enough to destory good shooting. Offside came to the assistance of Everton on Derby essaying a raid and smart forward work took play within range, when Latta made a fair bid for a point with a screw shot. During pressure by Everton Staley was hurt by a accidental kick by Geary the mishap causing some delay. On resuming Latta screwing juast off the post. Milward made a rush to get at the ball, but was a shade too late to divers the shot into goal. Derby were not long in taking play to the other end, and Jardine was called upon to use his hands with effect. Derby were very aggressive for some time, and shot beautiful, but fortunatly Jardine was particularly safe. A smart run was started by J Goodall and this being taken up with rest by others, Jardine ran out and missed, but happily the ball rolled out. Geary led run and after the ball had been prettily worked he got it again and shot, Robinson going on his knees to save. Milward in the meantime had gone centre. Maxwell joining Geary, on the right, but the change was in vain. As shortly following a great corner from McLardlan was taken by J Goodall who headed a fine goal and after some further determined play a good game treminated in a win for Derby County by 2 goals to 1.
EVERTON REVIEW
April 18, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton commenced a heavy and exacting programme on Good Friday, when they played the first of three League matches arranged for holiday season. It was important that Everton should come out strongly in these final League engagements in order to regain some lost prestige in the Lancashire Cup disaster. Full confidence was felt in Everton's ability of satisfactorily accounting for Derby County on Friday but the fates were against them, and they had to accept a narrow defeat of 2 goals to 1. But it was not a discouraging reverse, as Everton for fully three parts of the game had to depend upon ten men only, Howarth having sprained the muscles of a knee –mishap that quickly told in favour of Derby. Except in the result looked at from a Liverpool point of view, the event was highly successful, a crowd of 12,000 spectators witnessing a fast and always interesting contest. The home team started so full of promise that an easy win looked probable, but, of course with a reduced number of players the fair prospect changed, though even when handicapped the Anfielders had quite as much of the play as Derby save in the essetitial matter of scoring. The winners were stronger in front of goal; J. Goodall making splendid use of the opportunities afforded him by his colleagues. A. Goodall also played well at half-back, without indulging in roughness, and generally the defence of Derby was of high order. Jardine was smart in goal, beaten by two clever assaults on his charge. McLean and Kelso were seen to advantage, but the half-backs and forwards, being upset, were uneven, though all played up determinedly to save if possible the match.
Everton's victory over Notts County by 4 goals to nil on Saturday was indeed gladly welcomed by the Anfielders. Their latest performance was a brilliant one, and the win thoroughly deserved. The combination of the home forwards was throughout of the first water, their shooting also being well directed and most forcible. Latta was in grand form, while Geary should he still possesses his old running powers. Maxwell made a fairly good centre, and kept his wings well in hand. Both Chadwick and Milward played a grand game. all the halves were full of work. Holt especially so; while Collins was the best of the backs. Jardine had not much to do. The Notts men did not seem to play their usual game, the only one who deserves special mention being Toone, who kept a marvellous goal.
The Semi-final tie in the Liverpool Cup competition between Everton and Bootle furnished a close result in favour of Everton by 2 goals to 1. The winners were composed largely of the Combination players, but as Bootle were short of Kilner and Davies, neither side could be described as representative. The best play was seen in the first half, after which the Bootle forwards fell off sadly, though well-supported by the half-backs, McLean especially justifying his selection. Arridge and Dunning were each seen at their best, whilst Jamieson was not far inferior to his colleague. The half-back work of Kelso and Robertson helped very materially in Bootle's overthrow, and through their effectiveness the Everton forwards were kept well on the ball.
The arrangement for the Egan benefit match, to be played on the Bootle Ground on Wednesday, April 27, are in a forward state, and the tickets are being taken up very well. The following will form the Everton and Bootle side; Jardine, goal; McLean and Arridge, backs; Kelso, Holt and Hughes, half-backs; Latta, Clarkin, Greierson, Montogomery, and Milward, forwards.
EVERTON 4 NOTTS COUNTY 0
April 18, 1892
The Liverpool Mercury
On Saturday afternoon Everton had Notts County as their visitors to play a reture League match. When at Nottingham Everton gained a victory of 3 goals to 1. Both teams placed their strongest eleven on the field, Geary playing along with Latta on the Everton right wing. Noots who play Ardwick to-day (Monday) at manchester, are always welcome visitors at Anfield, and never fail to bring about a good attendance of soectators, which on Saturday numbered quite 10,000. The ground was in spendid condition, and the sun shore brightly, when the following teams stepped on the field:-
Everton- Jardine goal; McLean, and Collins backs, Kelso Holt (captain) and Robertson, half-backs, Latta Geary, Maxwell, Chadwick Milward, forwards. Notts County-Toone, goal, Whitelaw, and Henry, backs, Bramley, Calderwood, and Shelton, half-backs, Widdleston, McInnes, Oswald, Walkerdine, and Dalt forwards. Losing the toss, Maxwell commenced hostilies for Everton against a rather stiff breeze, and after a fine bit of midfield play. Dafy made progess along on the Notts left, and McLean had to stem off at the expense of a corner, which was ultimately landed outside ny McInne. Beautiful combination by the Everton front division was now witnessed, Geary and Latta being especially prominent as they made rings around the Notts defence, and the latter player centring most accurately to Maxwell the home centre tried Toone with a well aimed shot. The County custodian threw well forward,, and McInne and Oswald from a pss by Calderwood were a source of, trouble to McLean, the burley back, however, cleared, and again the home forwards settled on the leather. Latta had the best of a hot tussel with Henry, and getting well away made a capital cross to Milward who was driving well up, and who left no doubt whatever, as he sent through a clinking goal. From the midfield kick-off Oswald put in some useful work, and the Notts front division came dangerous near the home goal, hands against Shelton stooped their progess, and then Chadwick and Milward were to the fore as they made their way along the left, Chadwick finishing up by giving Toone a warm handful. Everton returned, and for a considerable time Toone was kept busy dealing with straight attempts from the whole line of the Everton forwards. At this stage of the game snow began to fall, but it did not in any way affect the play as Everton continued the pressure and Latta and Henry were again conspicuous, as they raced side by side along on the line to get possession of the leather, and the home right getting the best of the exchanges caused Toone an annous moment with a screw shot. The Notts custodian was really in grand form, and it was marvellous how he dealt with the repeated onslaughts which were made upon his charge. Encougaged by the soundness of their goalkeeper, the Nottingham men worked hard and well. a clever bit of combination by McInnes and Widdowson brought the visitors within range of Jardine, and Oswald was given a capital chance, when Collins rushed up and cleared. Coming back to the home goal, the Notts men experienced hard lines as Widdowson struck the post. From this let of the Everton men were smartly placed on the attack by Holt, and after Whitelaw had twice repelled the movements of Chadwick and Milward, Latta got round Henry, and sprinting down with the ball at his toe, finished up by beating Toone for a second time. Owing to the strong defence of the Anfielders the visitors now seldom became troublesome, to Jardine, where on the other hand. Toone was kept hard at work. Just on the interval, Chadwick sent in a couple of well aimed low shots, but no futher scoring had been done when half-time came. On resuming the homesters were the first to assume command, and a free kick close in falling to them, a prolonged scrimmage ensued in the Notts goalmouth which Milward brought to an end by shotting over the bar. The play of Everton men was brilliant in the extreme, it being quite a treat to witness their combination. Coming down in full force upon the Notts defence Latta from a pass by Kelso scored a third goal. Notts showed up a little better after this third reverse, and Oswald forced a fruitless corner from Jardine. Collins stemmed of a rush by Walkerdine and Daft, and passing over to Chadwick the latter easily tricked Whitelaw and gave Toone another warm handful to get away. A dashing run by Geary was brought to a termination, as Henty tripped him upmost unmerciful. Nothing rsulted from the free-kick as Toone was agin the shining light, and kept his charge gallantly. A weak shot at the other end by Walkerdine threw away a clear chance and then by good play Robertson and Kelso upset the efforts of McInnes and Walkerdine Latta immediately after sending over the crossbar. The Notts men were bent in making suffends, and Jardine was requistioned to deal with a croos shot by Daft. The Anfielders retailated and Chadwick and Maxwell had both near charges. Nearing the finish the Everton men held the upper hand, and Geary added another point with a headed shot, a brilliant and pleasant game, thus ending in a favour of Everton by 4 goals to nil.
CHESTER 6 EVERTON RESERVES 2
April 18 1892
The Liverpool Mercury
At Chester. In the first half, Carter and Fleming scored for Chester and Pinnell and Murray for the Visitors. Before the interval however,, Everton were deprived of the services of Campbell and Pinnell both injured. The second half chester rushed a third and Lewis shot the fourth. The fifth had soon followed ans Ashton scored a sixth. Result Chester 6 goals, Everton 2.
Played 21, won 17, lost 2, draw 2, for 99, against 18, points 36
EVERTON 2 BOLTON WANDERERS 5
April 19, 1892
The Liverpool Mercury
This fixture was played on the Anfield roadground yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering of spectators. Though a heavy fall of snow had taken place during the afternoon, the ground was in nine condition, and the sun was shining brightly when the following players put in an appearance:- Everton, Jardine, goal; McLean, and Collins backs, Kelso, Holt (captain), and Robertson, half-backs, Latta. Geary, Maxwell, Chadwick,, and mIlward, forwards. Boton Wanderers:- Sutcliffe, goal; Sommerville and Jones, backs, Paton, Gardener, and McFettridge, half-backs, Barbour, Turner, Cassidy, McNee, and Bentley, forwards. Losing the toss, Cassidy commenced hostilities for the Wanderers, and Holt gaining possession sent over to his right wing. Latta and Geary were soon away on the line, but Jones stepped in and cleared beautifully. Jardine was immediately afterwards called upon to deal with a slow attempt from Barbour. Midfield play ensued, both trios of halves being conspicuous with their fine tackling. Grand passing by the home left wing brought the Everton van in front of Sutcliffe, who ultimately had to fist away a stringing shot from Chadwick. A free kick fell to the Anfielders close in, and a warm scrimmage in the Bolton goal mouth was rather luckily brought to an end, as Jones got a powerful lob. The Wanderers worked hard and well, and for a couple of minutes kept Collins and McLean hard at it defending their charge. A well-judged pass by Robertson placed his side on the attack, and after some pretty combination by the Everton men, Milward opened the scoring with a goal beauty, which give Sutcliffe no chance whatever, with this first success the homesters lost no time again testing Sutcliffe but the Bolton custodian was not to be caught napping and twice threw away in a cool manner from Chadwick and Geary. The Wanderers now assumed the command, and a dashing sprint by their right wing pair brought them into the home quarters. From a capital centre by Barbour, Cassidy fastened on the leather and with a long lofty shot beat Jardine. Everton tried to get ahead,, but the Bolton defence was in fine form. Accurate combination by the Wanderers van made it exceedingly warm for the Everton defence. A well-concerned run by the visitors resulted in Gardener notching the second point for his side. Give and take play followed, and at the interval the score stood Wanderers 2 goals, Everton 1. On resuming, Everton were the first to make headway, Gardener repelled and Bolton forwards taking up his lob, another downfall came to Jardine, by a clever screw shot by Cassidy. The play of the Everton men at this stage seemed to fall to pieces while the Wanderers were full of dash. The home defence was therefore severily taxed, and Cassidy found another entrance. The Wanderers from the midfield kick off again rushed away, and after a lively scimmage in the home goalmouth another goal-the fourth-was put past Jardine. tHe Anfielders seemed quite outclassed, and before many more minutes had elsapsed Cassidy scored the fifth goal. Holt received a nasty kick, and had to exchange places with McLean. This change seemed to improve matters, as the Everton men were quickly on the attack, and , after two long attemps had been tried by McLean. Geary scored with a grounder amidst great cheering. Both sides now put in all they knew, and the game waved warm. Everton had many chances, but their shooting was miseable in the extremes. Geary sent twice high over the bar. Maxwell doing similarly. Try as they would the Everton men could not put the ball past Sutcliffe. Good defence by Jones and Sommerville eased pressure upon Sutcliffe, and the Wanderers left wing, fastening on the Leather, Collins had to concide a corner to avert further disaster. The Wanderers were in great form, Gradener at centre half especially doing most useful work, while on the home sode Collins at back was conspicuous as he got in timely kicks. Nearing the finish Everton tried hard to amend matters, but it was too late, and on the call of time, Bolton Wanderers, after an excellent performance retired by 5 goals to 2. Throughout the whole of the game Everton lacked their usual dash., and did not at all come up to the form which they showed against Notts on Saturday.
LIVERPOOL CALEDONIANS 1 EVERTON RESERVES 2
APRIL 20, 1892
THE Liverpool Mercy.
At woodcroft park. The teams were as follows:- Caledonians-Whitead, goal, Wilson and Parry, backs, Graham Farmer, and McLlwraith, half-backs, Hastings Dickson, Orr, Deighton (j), and Deighton (t) forwards. Everton; Williams goals, Collins, and Chadwick, backs, Griffiths, Jones, Margarieson, half-backs, Gordon, Wyllie, Lochhead, MaGeahey, and Wharmby, forwards. The Caledonians at once attacked and, after ten minutes play, Graham beat Williams with a spendid shot. The Evertonians then woke up a bit but Parry played in spendid form and it was not until close on half-time that Everton scored from a faulty save on the part of Wilson-Wyllie heading through from a corner. The second half opened with both teams equal, and play ruled even. The Caledonian had several excellent chances of scoring, but the forward play was slow, and towards the finish Everton pressed and scored, Wharmby beating Whitehead with a low shot in the semi-darkness, and winning by 2 goals to 1. For the winners Collins, Jones, and Lochhead showed grand form-the latter's rushing in the second half greatly helping Everton to win. For the Caledonians, who at one time had the game in hand, none played better than Parry, who gave a first class exhibition of back play. The forward play was, however, very faulty, and a good many chances were missed.
TODAYS GAMES
April 23, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury
The Association programme is not a very engrossing one in Liverpool. Everton League go to Turf Moor in order to play Burnley. This will make the fourth contest this season between these teams, and as one resulted in a draw and the other two in wins for Burnley, the opportunity occurs to Everton for sweet revenge. At Anfield road, Everton combination and Burnley Swifts encounter in a return. The latter defeated Everton by a goal to nil on April 4, and the game is sure to be spirited one, a powerful team having been selected by the Everton executive, with a view to retaliation.
Everton League v. Burnley, Burnley, Kick-off at 3.30 pm. The following will play for Everton; Jardine, goal; McLean and Collins, backs; Kelso, Holt and Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Geary, Maxwell, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
Everton (Combination) v. Burnley Swifts, Anfield, Kick-off at four pm. The following will play for Everton; Williams, goal; Chadwick and Wharmby, backs; Kirkwood, Jones and Lochhead, half-backs; Wylie, Murray, Gordon, McMillen, and Elliott, forwards.
Monday
Everton League v. Sunderland, Anfield, Kick-off at six pm. The following will play for Everton; Jardine, goal; McLean and Collins, backs; Kelso, Holt and Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Geary, Maxwell, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
Wednesday
Everton and Bootle v East Lancashire, Hawthorn-road (Egan Benefit).
BURNLEY 0 EVERTON 3
April 24, 1892
The Liverpool Mercury
These teams met in a friendly game at Burnley, but notwithstanding the fact that each of the several games played between these clubs during the season had been keen affairs, the event did not arouse much interst. Teams:- Everton, Jardine goal, McLean, and Collins, backs, Kelso, Latta, and Robertson, half-backs, Geary, Maxwell, Chadwick, and Milward forwards. Burnley, Hillman, goal, Walker, and Lang, backs, McFettridege, Tattersall, and Stewart, half-backs, Galbraith, Bowes, Hill, McLardie, and Graham forwards. It will be seen that Everton had to depend upon only ten men, Holt failing to put in an appearance. At the outset play ran an even lines., but the visitors despite their shorthandedness, grew threatening, and Hillman after attending to a shot by Geary, running out to clear, gave Chadwick a chance he used to the full. Burnley were not permitted to become aggressive, and Everton pressed hard. Latta shot and so did Geary, and these were followed by corners, from one of which Milward beat Hillman. Even play intervened and again Everton, who were very nimble and determined forced corners, but which this time were no avail. Continuing to be harassed, Hillman used his fist with effort. Burnley as half time drew near had chances, but shot none to well, and having had the best of play during the first half, Everton changed ends on good terms with themselves with a lead of two goals to nil. On resuming Everton were thrown on defence, giving a corner. Lang next drove play to the visitors end, where another useless corner was taken. Everton shortly following also forced a corner, from which Hillman manged to throw clear. Geary was in a spiritedmood, and calling upon Hillman, Chadwick took a return and scored. Everton were more intent in defending afterwards and in this desire being successful, they won with ten men, by three goals to nil.
EVERTON RESERVES 5 BURNLEY SWIFTS 1
April 24, 1892
The Liverpool Mercury
This return match was played at Anfield road, on Saturday, before several thousand spectators. The previous game was won by Burnley by a goal to nil. But Everton avenged this reverse with interst. During the first half, goals were scored by McMillan Gordon (twice), and Muuray for Everton: Burnley got through but once. Gordon scored the only goal of the second half, Everton winning emphatically by 5 goals to 1.
EVERTON REVIEW
April 25, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury
The season about to close, though far from a failure has been in many respects a disappointing and regrettable one form a Liverpool point of view. Upleasant surprises were sprung upon all concerned ere the season opened in the defection of Doyle and Brady. This contretemps had scarcely been bridged over when the unfortunate ground dispute at Everton developed into an unbealing breach, which has done unknown damage to Liverpool prestige, and must have affected the temperament of the players, damping their enthusiasm in some measure; and bearing all the distractions in mind, it will be admitted that Everton have come out of the League ordeal as well as could be desired. They have failed most conspicuously, just as they did last year, in the matter of cup competitions –defeated in the first round of the English Cup contest by Burnley by 3 goals to 1, and on their own ground, too; and more grievously disappointing still, beaten in the semi-final of the Lancashire competition by Bury, who are not considered of first-class status, but whose victories over Everton and Blackburn Rovers, obtained on neutral ground, one of the cleverest teams in the county, especially taken in conjunction with their strong lead of the Lancashire League. Outside the League competition, two results of which are tabulated below, Everton best's performances were in making a drawn game with Queen's Park in Glasgow, and their double victory and draw with Notts Forest. The Combination team has furbished the most pleasing feature associated with Everton's season, and having established their right to the Combination championship, they have solid proof that with them at least the season 1891-92 was anything but a failure. They are, we believe, to be entrusted with the responsibility of championing the case of Everton against Southport Central in the final tie at Bootle tomorrow of the Liverpool Cup competition, and will almost assuredly qualify for the local medals.
For the closing week the programme is very heavy. Tonight Sunderland play Everton at Anfield road; tomorrow Everton and Southport Central meet at hawthorn road in the Liverpool Cup final tie, and on Thursday the unique contest of Everton League v Everton Combination will improve highly interesting, whilst on Wednesday the match promoted for the benefit of Mrs. Egan and her children with claim the sympathetic attention of footballers and others. The teams for the last named contest are as follow; Everton and Bootle; Jardine, goal; McLean and Arridge, backs; Kelso, Holt, asnd Hughes, half-backs; Lattas, Clarkin, Grierson, Montgomery, and Milward, forwards. East Lancashire; Hillman (Burnley), goal; Walker (Burnley) and Cooper (Bury), backs; Pembertson (Bury), Haddow (Darwen), and Stringfellow (Blackburn Rovers), half-backs; Lofthouse, and Campbell (Blackburn Rovers), Hill (Burnley), Weir (Ardwick), and Plant (Bury), forwards. Kick-off at 5.45 pm. Tickets may be obtained in advance from the honory treasurer, Mr. J.D. McMurray, 109, Bedford-road, Bootle.
EVERTON 3 SUNDERLAND 4
April 25, 1892
The Liverpool Mercury
There was large gathering of spectators numbering nearly 7,000 on the Anfield enclosure last evening to withness this match. It will be remembered that when the Wearsiders paid their last visited to Everton they pulled off a magnicficent victory by 4 goals to nil. Hopes were therefore entertened that the Anfielders would turn the tables upon the season's League champions. The weather was bright and fine, while the ground in spendid condition, the only obstacle to a correct expostion of football being the stiff breeze which blew across the field. Both sides placed their full strength on the field with two exceptions-Lochhead taking the place of Holt for Everton, and Murray that of Gow for Sunderland. The following composed the teams:- Everton:- Jardine goal, McLean, and Collins, backs, Kelso, Lochhead, and Robertson Half-backs; Latta, Geary (captain) Maxwell, Chadwick and Milward. Forwards. Sunderland :- Doig, goal, Portesous, and Murray, backs, Wilson, Auld and Gibson, half-backs, Hannan (j), Hannan (d), Campbell Miller, and Scott forwards . lossing the toss, Maxwell stated for Everton against the sun and wind and Campbell nicely intercepting Chadwick, Lochhead was called on to stop a fine run by the visitors. Everton were smartly away on the left and Geary had a neat thing from a pass by Milward from the goal kick Everton returned to the sunderland end, and after some pretty passing Latta centred rapitaily to Geary, who in turn beat Doig with a beautiful low shot three minutes from the start. With this reverse the Wearsiders a warmed around Jardine and for a minute the home custodian experienced an anxious time of it, in which he made two miraculous saves. Grand combination by the Everton van- which was really a treat to witness-resulted in Chadwick scoring another point for everton. Aided by the strong breeze, the Sunderland men hotly attacked the home goal, and had three pointless corners. Acurate passing by J and H Hannan put Jardine on his mettle and he was very lucky to escape a downfall, as Campbell sent a flyer over the crossbar. Coming back to the attack sunderland looked all over getting a point, but their shooting was again wide of the mark. After Jardine had twice saved, a clever concerned movement by the Everton forwards ended in Milward causing Porteous to concede a corner, which was corrctly placed by Chadwick into the sunderland goalmouth, and Murray during the scrimmage wilfully handled. The penalty free kick being brought into effect, geary beat Doig with a low shot thus scoring goal No.3. for Everton amidst tremendous cheering. The game was now full of interst, and both ends in turn were warmly assailed. Scott and Miller were conspicuous as they moved speedily along on the left, McLean ultimately having to ease at eh expense of a corner. Scott took the side kick, and landed over to Wilson, who beat Jardine rather easily. Porteous and Murray were next seen to advantage as they repelled a determined onslaught by the Everton van. Racing down from a lob by Auld the League champions again got to the front and after a deal of pressure Scott scored another point for Sunderland. Kelso and Lochhead were prominent by their fine half-back play, the former on one occasion a neatly robbing Auld, and forcing Doig to handle a long shot. Nearling the interval the Anfielders held the upper hand,, and just on the call of the whistle Chadwick had a near shy at goal, the score at half-time thus standing:- Everton 3 goals; Sunderland 2 goals. On restarting, play for a considerable time ruled in midfield. A long lob by Wilson caused McLean to handle, but Milward cleverly got the ball out of danger. A similar occurance a minute after wan, however, turned to acount by Wilson, who from a lob by Hannan made the score 3 goals all. Sunderland encouraged by this third success had the best of the argument, and by really good play taxed the Everton defence to its utmost, Chadwick and Milward from a smart clearance by Collins soon converted play to the other end, and Doig had to deal with a couple of beauties from Chadwick and Latta. Another determined rush by the Anfielders finished up by Latta shooting wide of the mark from a pass by Maxwell Milward put in a rattling sprint along the line and tested Doig, with a clinking shot, Lochhead next sent in a low shot which Sunderland custodian had great difficulty to get rid of. Splendid play by the visitors half-backs division placed the Sunderland van on the attack, and Jardine rushing out from his goal to save, missed his kick. D Hannah lost no time in placing his side ahead with a straight shot. The Everton men made strenroius efforts to make matters level, and on one occasion Doig certainly looked behind the line as he saved a shot from Latta. A free kick was put past Jardine without touching a player and then the home forwards went down upon Doig's charge in a body, and was marvellous how the Sunderland custodian escaped defeat. Towards the finish the Anfielders again experienced hard luck, Doig saving his charge repeatedly. A most intersting and well contested game ended in a victory for Sunderland by 4 goals to 3.
TRANMERE ROVERS 1 EVERTON RESERVES 4
April 25, 1892
The Liverpool Mercury
This match played yesterday at Tranmere. Griffiths started operations for the Rovers, but the Everton forwards up the attack and after exciting play Gordon scored with a fast shot. The Rovers made some brillant runs up the field making the game even when Moore equalised. Wyllie soon scored the second goal for Everton. In the secnd half rovers had quite as much of the game as their opponents, but Everton twice scored , Gordon scored the third a few minutes later Murray and Wylie ran nicely up the right, Wyllie sending in another shot, which took effect, and Everton winning by 4 goals to 1.
EVERTON V SUNDERLAND
April 26, 1892. The Yorkshire Herald
A friendly game between these clubs was played yesterday at Liverpool. Campbell started at six o'clock, and Geary scored for Everton five minutes from the start. Chadwick scored just afterwards, Geary following with a third from a penalty kick. Wilson scored for Sunderland, Scott notching a second. The interval saw Everton leading by three to two. I the second half Campbell and D. Hannah scored for Sunderland. Final; Sunderland, 4 goals; Everton, 3.
EVERTON 2 SOUTHPORT CENTRE 1
April 27, 1892
The Liverpool Mercury
The Liverpool and district cup final tie.
Last evening the bootle enclosure was occupied by the above teams to bring off the final tie for the local cup. Through the weather was fine the attenance was about 3,000. The teams were composed as follow:- Everton, Jardine, goal, Chadwick, and Collins, backs, Kelso, Jones and Robertson, half-backs Gordon, Murray Maxwell, McMillan, and Geary, forwards. Southport Centre:- Gee, goal, Sugg and Fairhurst, backs, Gee (g), McLaren,, and Lee, half-backs, Platt, Iddon, Lee (h) Halsall and Cadwell forwards. Losing the toss. Maxwell started against a strong sun, and sending over to his right wing Gordon quickkly got away, and giving to Murray Sugg had to repel a swift attempt from the latter. The Southport men now made an advance on the left and look getting near Jardine when Chadwick nicely intercepted and converted play to the other end. Everton attacked stronly, and both Sugg and Fairhurst were put on their mettle in stemming them off. A corner fell to the Anfielders, but nothing was gained. Clever passing by the Southport men looked like ending in a downfall to Jardine as Platt from a pass by H Lee had a clear course, but his finish was badly judged. With this let off the Everton men warmly attacked at the Southport goal and Gee had to fist away twice from Geary and Maxwell. At this stage Collins was jumped upon by Platt, and had to leave the field. Everton, however, continued to have the best of matters, but somehow they could not find an opening, owing to lofty shooting. Collins returned and soon made his presence felt, as he repeatedly broke up the combination of the Centre forwards. Pretty passing by Geary and McMillan eventually ended in a trio of corners falling to the Anfielders. Sugg was here prominent in ably assisting his custodian in baffling the effect of the Everton men. A capital bit of work by McLaren was the means of the Central paying a visit to Jardine, who saved a grand aim from Iddon. Coming back to Southport goal the Anfield men again troubled Gee, who ultimately had to go under to a slow swift shot from McMillan. Everton up to the interval held the advantage, but the score at half-time remained unaltered. Everton thus crossing over with one goal in hand. Re-starting, Gordon and Murray were the first to show up,, and became exceedingly dangerous. Fairhurst, however, stepped in, and cleared in a finshed style. Battling away, the Southport men were soon in the Everton quarters and after Halsall had tested Jardine, Caldwell experienced hard luck, as he skimmed the crossbar with a beautiful sho. Grand passing by the Central men again ended in Jardine throwing out a straight attempt from Platt. Taking up a lob fromChadwick, Murray and Maxwell put in a fine sprint and the latter crossing to Geary, he in turn sent to McMillan who beat Gee with a slow shot. From the midfield kick off the Central men showed up splendidly and aftersome excellent combination Iddon beat Jardine with the best shot of the match. The game for a short ruled in favour of the Central, and both Chadwick and Collins had to work to stem them off. Kelso was in great form at half-back, and he was mainly instrumental in Everton raising a siege upon the Central which was kept up for fully 15 minutes, Geary being also prominent as he banged in some very forcible shots. No further scoring was done. Everton thus after a well contested game retiring the victors by 2 goals to 1.
THE EVERTON CLUB DISPUTE
April 27 1892
The Liverpool Mercury
At the meeting of the Football Association on Monday the Liverpool club affirated, the application been strongly objected to by the present Everton Football Club which was represented by the chairman Mr Mahon, while the proposed Liverpool club was represented by Mr Houlding. Mr.Mahon stated that his club did not object to the new club, except on the ground that Mr Houlding the late president and present landlord had refused to allow them peaceful possession of the stands etc, and had applied for and obtained an injuction. After a long discussion, the two representatives retired, and the committee arrived at the following decision:- the new club to release the name of Everton and abandon the present action at law, each side to pay its own costs and the new club to pay Everton the sum of £250 for the whole of the fixture at present on the ground.'' The club was then affiliated as the Liverpool club, and the dsipute is now settled.
EVERTON AND BOOTLE V. EAST LANCASHIRE
April 28, 1892. Yorkshire Herald
At Bootle last evening, for the benefit of Egan, late journalist. Both sides were pretty strong. East started, but Montgomery scored for Everton after eight minutes. Grierson scored a second. Play raged mostly in East Lancashire territory, Everton led by two to nil at the interval. Everton had most of the play throughout, but Dunning saved grandly. Final result; Everton and Bootle 2; East Lancashire, nil.
EVERTON AND BOOTLE 3 EAST LANCASHIRE 2
April 28 1892
The Liverpool Courier.
This match was played last evening on the ground of the Bootle.F.C., Hawthorne-road, for the benefit of the widow and family of the late Mr J.J.Egan, a well-known writer for local and county athletic papers. The teams were;- Everton and Bootle:- jardine, goal, Mclean and Arridge, backs Robertson Hughes and McEwen, half-backs Clarkin, Murray, Grierson, Montgomery, and Milward forwards
East Lancashire; Dunning (Bootle),goal, Aspden (Darwen), and Cooper (Bury) backs, Pemberton (Bury), Haddow (Darwen), and Davenport (Bolton Wanderers), half-backs, Lofthouse and Campbell (Blackburn Rovers), Conway (Stoke City), Weir (Ardwick), and Plant (Bury) forwards.
The local team had somewhat the best of matters, and very shortly a goal was scored, Hughes first striking the bar with a good shot and Montgomery meeting the ball on the rebound and scoring easily. Weir and Plant ran down, and Conway had a shot, but it was rather astray. Grierson shot over from a good pass by Clarkin, and Hughes afterwards committed a similar mistake. McLean stopped Weir when he was becoming dangerous. The local players made their presence felt, and Dunning had to save from Montgomery, whilst Milward, Clarkin and Murray tried shots which went adrift. Pretty play was shown by both teams Plant being rather too weak with his shot at the one end and Dunning saving from Montogomery. The Everton and Bootle forwards worked captally together this being particularly the case with the right wing, and from some neat movements on the part of this couple Grierson was enabled to score the second. Play was now of a more even nature, but neither team was able to make any kind of an impression. Nothing more was done up to the interavl when the score stood: Everton and Bootle ,, 2 goals, East Lancashire, nil. On resuming Cooper removed his opponents, and from some scrambling play Weir had a good opening but lost it by a bad shot. Milward had a long run, but his final touch just scraped the upright and the East Lancashire team, then going down, looked threatening Jardine holding a beauty from Plant, and weir again making a poor attempt. Clarkin and Murray effected a pretty dribble, and passed to Grierson, who sent in a terriffic shot, which was well stopped by Dunning. Again the right wing ran away, and from a centre Montgomery just outside. Dunning then had to save a couple pf beautys from Milward and Murray. After Lofthouse had dribbed smartly along, and his centre had been removed by Arridge, Clarkin and Murray were again to the front, and Dunning had to give a corner from a slow and high shot by Clarkin, this concesion proving void. The East Lancashire men for some time were only able to cross the half-way line once, and upon their being repulsed Grirson made a smart run and a shot which Weir adroidy headed out. The Visitors pulled up well, and Lofthouse rattled in some fine centre none of which were taken advantage of. A foul given against McEwen in the goal mouth looked awkward, but Jardine whilst on the floor saved
EVERTON LEAGUE 1 EVERTON COMBINATION 1
April 29, 1892
The Liverpool Mercury
This long-looked forward contest came of last night on the Anfield ground, in the presence of neatly 3,000 specatators, neither side was the roughly representatives, the teams being composed as follows:- League, Jardine goal, McLean, and Kent, backs, Latta, Margieson, and Robertson, half-backs, Wyllie, Geary, Wharmby, and Milward, forwards, Combination:- Williams, goal, Chadwick aqnd Pinnell backs, Lochhead, Jones, and Kirkwood, haf-backs, Gordon, Murray, McMillan, and Elliott forwards. It will thus be seen both teams played ten men only: losing the toss Geary started against the sun and wind, and after temporary visit had been paid to the Combination end, the second string quickly took up the attack, and Jardine had to fist away twice from Gordon and McMillan. The Leaguers eased, and Geary put in a speedy run along in the Centre, and becoming dangerous was about to shoot when Pinnellstepped in and made a timely clearance. The ‘'Reds'' again became aggressive, and Jardine had to stem off at the expense of a corner. Wyllie put in a dashing sprint on the right, but his finish went wide of the mark. The combination were playing the better game, and by pretty bit of combination Jardine's charge was warmly attacked, both Gordon and Murray sending in straight shots, which caused the League custodian great difficulty to clear. A grand attempt by Geary at the other end proved a very near thing, the ball just skimmering the crossbar. Nearing the intervakl the game became very unintering, and in fact, was little more than farce. At half-time neither side had scored. On resuming the combination men showed the better play, and it was only occassionally that the League could cross the midfield line. Milward sustained an accident during the first half, and did not put in an appearance when the game restarted. A spendid chance was thrown away by Gordon, after which a pass by latta gave Wharmby a clear course, and the latter lost no time in bangging in the first first point for the Leaguers with a straight shot. The combination men, though having much the best of the play failed to find an entrance until close upon the finish, when Jardine was beaten by Murray with a well aimed swift shot a very tame contest, thus ending in a draw of a goal each.
TODAYS GAMES
April 30, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury
Football is indulged today for the last time this season. There will be an Association match at Everton where Burton Swifts are to be the visitors.
Everton League v Burton Swifts, Anfield, Kick-off at four pm. The following will play for Everton League; Jardine, goal; McLean, and Collins, backs; Kelso, Jones and Robertson, half-backs; Latta, Geary, Maxwell, Chadwick and Milward, forwards.
Everton Combination v Wrexham Combination, Wrexham, Kick-off at four pm. The following will play for Everton Combination; Williams, goal; Chadwick and Wharmby, backs; Kirkwood, Margerison, and Lochhead, half-backs; Wyllies, Murray, Bradshaw, McMillan, and Elliott, forwards.
EVERTON 3 BURTON SWIFTS 3
May 2, 1892
The Liverpool Mercury
This match,, the last of the season was played on the Everton ground on Saturday, in the presence of about 5,000 spectators. The visitors are a good al;-round team, and have made during the past season some clever preformances. They have also won the Staffordshire Cup. The following were the teams. Everton:- Jardine, goals, McLean, and Kent, backs, Kelso, Jones, and Robertson, half-backs, Latta, Geary (captain), Maxwell, Whittaker, and Chadwick, forwards, Burton Swifts-Hadley, goal, Furness, and Berry, backs, Hoose, West, and Sutherland, half-backs, Perry, Emery, Worrall, McBeth, and May, forwards. Maxwell started for Everton against the sun and wind, and early on Chadwick gained a corner From Berry. From the side kick the visitors showed up well, and put in some clever passing, which the result that Jardine was twice called on to clear from perry and Worrell. Then Everton had a turn the whole line of forwards dashing along in capital style. Latta had the goal as his mercy, but his final went yards wide. So far the game had been very even, the Swifts having quite as much of the play as their opponents. Latta again tried to get though with a shot which skimmed the croossbar. Jardine was now subjected to an exceedingly warm attack and it was really marvellous how he managed to keep his charge intact. Good back play by Kent sent the home men to the fore, and a trio of fine shots by Geary, Maxwell, and Latta all but took effect, and Maxwell had a clear opening, but Hadley picked Cleverly up and threw away. Returning to the Burton goal Everton tried many times to effect an entrance, but wide shooting prevailed. The Swifts showed sterling taxctics and Worrall receiving a pass from May, a scrimmage ensued in the Evertonians goalmouth, and Kent in endeavouring to clear accidentally put through his own goal, thus scoring the first point for Burton just on the call of the interval. On restarting Geary went in the centre, Maxwell partnering Latta on the right wing. Everton were qucikly away on the right, but hands against Maxwell pulled them up, Latta and Maxwell both sent over the crossbar,, after which the vistors rushed along in the centre and sailing through the home defence. Jardine was given no chance whatever with a shot which went in at the corner of the goal mouth from Perry. With this second reverse the Anfield men put much more determination into their play, which quickly brought the desired result Whitaker lobbing the leather close in the goal mouth and the Everton front division scrimmaging it though into goal. Play for a considerable time was played in the Burton quarters. A sterling bit of combinationby by the Swifts placed them still further ahead, as Perry beat Jardine.. within a 20 minutes to play the Everton men put in all they knew, Latta, Maxwell, Geary and Chadwick showing some grand pla. From a accurate and timely pass by Maxwell, Latta dashed along on the line, and steadying himself shot in with deadly precision which brough about the second goal for Everton. Kelso fastened on the ball, and driving well forward, Chadwick gave to Geary, who in turn beat Hadley with a beauty. Everton kept up the pressure till the finish, but no further scoring was done a capital game thus ending in a draw of 3 goals each.
WREXHAM 2 EVERTON RESERVES 0
COMBINATION MATCH
May 2, 1892
AT Wrexham Pinnell kicked off. Wrexham in the first half pressed frequently but Williams played well, and at the interval neither side had scored. In the second half, Wrexham held the upper hand, and Lea and Prichard scored. Result Wrexham 2 goals, Everton nil.
Played 22, won 17, lost 3,, draw 2 for 99, against 20 points 36
WREXHAM V. EVERTON
May 7, 1892. Wrexham Advertiser
Played on Wrexham Racecourse, on Saturday, in fine weather, before a fair number of spectators. Everton kicked off, Williams had to save twice. Bradshaw and Murray got down but the ball was sent behind. Lewis did some good work, but the leather went wide. A corner for Wrexham was well placed and cleared. Stokes stopped Bradshaw and Murray. Wrexham were getting dangerous when hands stopped them. Pritchard shot over the bar. Everton came away, Stokes saving. Play was slow for some time. Williams saved well. Kirkwood was hurt, and the game was stopped for a short time. A free kick fell to Everton, and the ball was taken towards the home goal. Lewis returned, and Lea centring, J. Turner headed outside. Hands against Wrexham was soon returned, and Wrexham had nearly all the play, but could not score. Williams saved a good shot from Lewis directlty afterwards. Lewis sent in. Williams gave a corner in defence, and this came to nothing. The Wrexham forwards passed well, Lea finally shooting over. Everton at length came away, but Ellis robbed Pinnel. Williams had to run out to save, and then he hit one out from Lewis. Wilding shot over. A corner for Wrexham was sent behind. The Everton defence was perfect, and could not be broken through. Wharmby cleared a shot from Evan Williams, but the ball was returned and Lea just shot wide. Wrexham were granted a corner, and a free kick for hands followed, Chadwick clearing. Pinnell was getting away but handled. From the free kick Turner secured and shot over. Wilding was the next to have a try, and he also shot over. At half-time nothing had been scored. On changing ends play was even for a time, both goals being visited. Free kicks for hands fell to each. Lewis and Lea came away, and the latter centred, Pritchard shooting wide. B. Lewis worked hard, and got into a good position, but shot wide. Some most exciting play followed in front of the visitors goal, and the ball finally came across to Lea, who promptly shot through the first goal for Wrexham amidst much excitement. Wrexham still had all the play. Hands for them was followed by a corner, which was cleared. Lea put in a fine centre, Wilding shooting just outside. At the other end Jones had to save a long shot from Murray. Wrexham were on again in front of the Everton goal, B. Lewis kicking over. Directly afterwards J. Turner shot through, but the whistle had previously gone for some irregularity. However, not long afterwards, B. Lewis made a fine run and centred. Pritchard at once sent through the second point for the home team. Lea and Lewis on the left were very prominent. Wharmby gave a corner, which came to nothing, and in saving a long shot from Wilding Williams was forced to give another. This was also got away. J. Turner was cheered for a fine run, From a centre by Stokes, Pritchard had a fine opening, but Williams saved splendidly. Nothing else was scored, and the final result was –Wrexham, two goals; Everton, nil.
The following were the teams; -Wrexham; Jones, goal; Roberts and Ellis, backs; Williams, E. Samuels, and Stokes, half-backs; Pritchard, Turner, Wilding, Lewis, and Lea, forwards. Everton; Williams, goal; Chadwick and Wharmby, backs; Kirkwood, Margsrison, and McGhagey, half-backs; Bradshaw, Murray, Pinnell, McMillian, and Elliott, forwards. Referee, Mr. T.E. Thomas, Chirk.
EVERTON FOOOTBALL CLUB FINANCES
May 14, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury
The balance-sheet to be submitted to the members of the Everton Football Club on Tuesday next shows a balance of £875 2s, 1d, in hand. The balance carried forward from last year was £1792. During the expired season the gate receipts amounted to £5747, and receipts from matches played away £502. The expenditure amounted to £7749, of which sum £4038 went in payment of players' wages. Advertising cost £83, travelling expenses amounted to £843, clothing and materials to £127, insurance of players £67, and legal expenses £9. Appended to the balance sheet is the following;- In addition to the above the following amounts are still due to the club; Doyle £69; amount due from other clubs, £27 10s; amount due from Lancashire Association, £63 10s 8d; amount due from Mr. John Hounding, £310; proportion of wages advanced to players £200. Due to Mr. John Houlding for rent, £125.
EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
May 18, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury
Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the members of the Everton Football Club was held last evening in the Presbvterian School-Royal-street, Everton valley. Mr. Mahon presiding. There was a large attendance of members –The minutes for the previous meetings having been read and confirmed, the Secretary (Mr. Molyneux, in addressing the meeting, and it was a matter I deep regret that the club had not been so successful during the past season as the season before that. They must bear in mind that the previous season the club was at the top of the tree and when such a position was attained the only stay there or get lower down. He though however, the team had not been so unsuccessful as would appear altogether at the first glance at the results, when they bore in mind the number of accidents they had during the season, especially with the first team. He went on to point out the details the adverse circumstances which had led to their defeats on various occasions. At all events they might congratulate themselves upon the fact that the Combination team had done excellently. (Applause) –The balance –sheets, the details of which have already appeared in the Mercury, showed a credit balance of £877 2s, which, including the sum of £545 os, 9d, make a total of £1420 2.s 9d –the Chairman, in moving the adoption of the balance sheet said that they had a most eventful season, and one which he hoped would not occur again during the life history of the Everton Football Club. (Hear, Hear). During the last six months changes of an alarming character had been made, and yet they livened through it all. He next went through the various phases of the club's history during the past season, and their action in relation to Mr. Houlding and the various negotiations which they had with him, which, he said, any reasonable men should have accepted. (Hear, hear). All the threats of liabilities which were made to members of the club had only resulted in 35 resignations out of a total membership of 480 or 490. (Applause). –The motion having been seconded, various questions were asked as to the accounts and answered by the chairman, after which it was unanimously carried. –The Chairman then moved that the committee be instructed as the express moment to proceed with he formation of this club into a Limited liability company on the reset forth in a circular distributed amongst members in which it was proposed that they members, in which it was proposed that there should be 2500 ordinary shares at £1 and 100 £10 mortgage debenture bonds. Ordinary shares payable 2s 6d, on application, 2s 6d on allotment and 2s 6d, on 1 August, September, October and November leaving 5s per share to be called as directors may determine. An amendment was proposed, and after much discussion, withdrawn and some o its salient features were amalgamated into the original proposals of the committee, which were unanaminuously adopted _the Chairman and committee were re-elected.
ANDREW HANNAH
June 6, 1892 Birmingham Daily Post
Andrew Hannah, the famous Renton back, who played for Everton two years ago, has been engaged by the new Liverpool club for next season. Hannah will act as captain, and his power of developing players is so well known that the Liverpool club are fortunate in having secured the man who did so much towards improving the all-round play of the Everton team.
RICHARD WILLIAMS
June 20 1892 Liverpool Mercury
Everton followers will note these achievements of their goalkeeper with pleasure, when he played at Sefton Park, between Sefton extra eleven and Mersey in a cricket match. Richard had 76 runs to his credit.
It is reported that Bell, the famous Dumbarton left winger, has been engaged to play with the Everton club at Goodison next season.
April 1892