PRESTON NORTH END 5 EVERTON 0

December 5 1892 The Liverpool Mercury

The first League match of the season between thses clubs, took place at Preston on Saturday in the presence of about 7,000 specatators. The weather was fine at start, but rain fell fast towards the finsih and the ground was in a very muddy stae, so much so that the players in a few minutes were plastered. The teams were ‘'Thompson'' being the assumed name of a man who had already played once at Everton- North End;- Trainer, goal, Holmes, and N.J Ross (captain) backs, Grier, Saunders, and Drummond half-backs, Cowan, Ross (junior), Russell, Beckton and gordon, forwards,. Everton:- Williams goal, Howarth (captain) and Thompson (r), backs Boyle, Holt and Jamieson half-backs, Latta, Gordon, Maxwell, Chadwick and Milward forwards. Everton having kicked off opened full of promise as Gordon tested Trainer. The visitors returned on the right and on Drummond kicking out, he wrenched his left leg and was evidently injured. He limped on however, and North End went away with a burst, but Howarth checked, and J Ross was compelled to shoot outside. Holt scored of Russell, and Maxwell went near in, but before a shot was permitted, Drummond drove clear, and Russell and J Ross running jointly the latter scored. Williams failing in his effort to step out to meet the ball. Prest North End quickly returned when Saunders turned a pass from Ross to account, and in seven minutes Everton found thenselves in a minority of 2 goals. J Ross then had a hard shot, Williams this time caught the ball. ‘'Thompson'' also cleared once or twice coolly and Latta tried to shift the venue but he was foiled by N.J.Ross. Everton were not to be easily dislodged just now and twice Milward centred well, but Ross removed danger on each occasion. Cowan next shot out, followed by Jamieson and ‘'Thompson'' who caused the ball to be run out. Everton a few minutes later raised the hopes of their supporters by closing in towards goal. Holmes, however, kicked out from Latta's shot and the ball finally went over the goal line. This, unluckily, was the prelude to a further reverse for Everton, as Beckton helped Russell to beat both Howarth and Williams. In a little while Everton actually penetrated goal, but it did not count, as the whistle sounded for some informality just as the kick was being taken. Everton made a brief stay, culminating in Latta shooting hard into Trainer's hands. Drummond at this juncture left the field but Everton could profit nothing from this fact, as Russell with the game just 25 minutes old madew the record 4 goals to nil in favour of North End. They continued to have much the best of the play, and, after several near shaves Beckton took the ball amidst some amusement from Thompson whilst in the act of blocking it and spanked it between the posts. The day was hopelessly lost to Everton long before the last downfall but they never gave in, and between now and the interval were near scoring once or twice. Chadwick, Gordon and Maxwell each causing Trainer to use his hands. Milward also felt his mark on the bar from a shot that deserved better success. ‘'Thompson'' leading up to the recess robbed the right wing of Preston cleverly and staved off further disater. Everton on resuming, had the first brush near goal, as Gordon and Maxwell passed down but Chadwick shot wrenchedly. A free kick to the home team was ominous, but the ball was headed away. Back went Cowan to shoot keenly to Williams, who fisted grandly. Latta next sent across to Milward, who was off-side,, and the opportunity passed away. Everton certainly showed a vast improvement now, and keeping a firmer hard attacked very solidly, though they were not clever enough to find a foothole. Howarth put his forwards on the attack again, with a lob, when Trainer only kept his goal intact with difficulty. Again Gordon drove in spendidly at long range but Trainer though pushed gathered and cleared the ball. Attacks followed next, Chadwick Gordon and Latta the best shot, being that of the last named., which Holmes stopped with a foot. North End then besieged the Everton goal, but Howarth came to the rescue twice. It was some minutes before the siege was raised, and when this was done, Chadwick shot so well that it enforced a corner. The light now grew very imperfect, and when the end came Everton were Beaten by 5 goals to nil. No goals ensuing during the second half.

 

EVERTON COMBINATION 4 STOCKPORT COUNTY 1

December 5, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

At Everton, before 2,000 spectators. Smith scored after ten minutes and soon added a second goal. Jardine next put the ball through his own net, and Pinnel obtained a third for Everton who at the interval lead by three goals to 1. In the second half Everton had touch the best of the play,, and finally Pinnell scored and Everton winning by 4 goals to 1.

Everton team, Jardine, goal, Taylor, (of Newton), and Campbell, backs, Chadwick, Jones, Coyle and McLaren, half-backs, Murray, Smith, Pinnell McMillan and Elliott forwards.

Placed 1 st , played 11 won 10, lost 0, drew 1, for 55, against 3, points 21

 

 

 

EVERTON COMBINATION 4 THURSDAY LEAGUE 1

December 6, 1892 The Liverpool Mercury

A match under this title was played at Goodison Park yesterday the object being to provide funds for the purpose of giving breakfast to the waifts and stays of Liverpool. Their was a fair attendance. Everton pressed repeatedly during the first half and scored 3 goals to nil. Subsqently the scoring was even-one each and the result was Everton 4, Thursday League.

Everton Team, Rennie goal Coyle Clark backs Jones Leay and McLaren half-backs, Smith, Murray Pinnel McMillan and Elliott, forwards.

 

EVERTON 3 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 2

December 12, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury (G 107)

The Last League match of the season between these clubs was played at Goodison Park. Snow was falling at the time of commercement and this coupled with the fact Everton last two League matches with spectatots numbering 7,000 or 8,000.. teams:- Everton Jardine goal, Kelso and Howarth (captain) backs Boyle Holt and Jamesion half-backs, Mildwild Chadwick, Geary, Gordon, and Latta forwards. Wolverhampton Wanderers:-Rose goal, Baugh, and Swift, backs Davies, Allen, and Malpass half-backs Woodhall Baker Wood Devey and Butcher, forwards Kelso and Jardine stepped onto the field of play. The home team went direct from the kick off to goal on the left, but Geary shot outside. The Wanderers then moved on their left, ansd Kelso found employment and checked his opponent Swift on the ball being finally headed out. Everton returned to the goal on the left and Milward shot,, forcing the goalkeeper to handle. And Gordon score with easy with a hard shot. A long cheer signalled the good fortune of Everton on assuming the lead. Within Five minutes, but the joy was immediately modified as, on an Evertonian being penalised the free kick was taken by Allen with good judgement,, and Wood touched it through. Everton display great energy especially Milward and Geary, and the ‘'Wolves'' defence had a trying time of it, but it held out grandly the nearest shot coming from Geary. Play was opened on the visitors right, when Woodhall sprinted out of reach of Jamieson and Howarth, but shot badly. Geary was very conscpious during the next few minutes. He was in spendid form, and the ground thanks to the re-turfing that had been done, giving him a fair chance, he sprinted in towards goal several times, generally winding up woth a sharp shot. From one of these he forced a corner, and then Milward also essayed a quick run and keen shot, experoencing hard lines in banging the ball against the near post. The attack was so well conceived that just when most people expecting Everton to take the lead, the boot went on the opther foot. Wood driving into goal with a long shot, which Jardine failed to check. The visitors were not permitted to return to goal for some time, as Everton had much of the play that immediately followed, during which period Geary tested Rose, and Milward drove in obliquely so well that the latter though he had compelled the custodian top get behind the line in gathering the ball. It was evidently a near thing. The Wanderers were well kept back by the activity of Holt, Howarth, and Kelso in particular and chances were created for the left wing but both Milward and Chadwick were at fault in shooting. Geary tried an effort of his own but was baulked in time and when Latta put the ball into goal shorthly nafterwards Rose saved capitally. Otherraids were made by Everton who could find no flaw in the Wolverhampton defence. Then the scene changed again, and Jardine was successful in running out to meet a shot from Allen. The visitors were not dislodged for a few minutes, but they could not get in a likely shot. Everton relieved in a pretty movement with an ugly finish as Chadwick made a blind shot and after Devey had placed pver the goal line the interval arrived with Wolverhampton leading by 2 goals to 1. Devey, who was crippled through a wrench of the leg, he received a fortnight ago, changed places with Baker on resuming. Everton re-opened in the most promising manner. Geary dashing off and passing out to latta who promptly centred to Geary, and a hard shot by the latter beat Rose, and put Everton on an equality with their opponents.it was now a tussle for a leading point. The ‘'Wolves'' were not far from obtaining this a Minutes of so after, but got nothing more valuable than a corner though they were driven off with much difficulty. Chadwick had the next shot, and then Howarth from a free kicked, lobbed into the net but it did not count as the ball had not been touched in its passage. Latta shortly following,centred and Geary shot gradually, but Rose saved equally well, and then anxiety was experienced by the Evertonians as Wood shot accurately and found Jardine in two minds how to clear. He attempted to nick up, but changed the idea, and had just time to kick clear. It was a relief to the home team when the ball rolled over the line; but in a moment fear turned into enthusiaum as Latta run and passed to Geary who could not quite reach the ball. Milward, however, did, and shot at Rose, who fisted, and Chadwick atoned for some previous error by bagging a really brilliant goal. Everton and their supporters were of course upon good terms with themselves as the issue was probably settled. The home team were again threatening, but Gordon went wide, and Milward skied the ball. The visitors rallied, and gave much trouble to the Everton defenders. Devey was wide in a long shot, Baker returned and forced a corner though Boyle had intercepted him. Baker shortly following missed a chance created by Woodfall and Butcher was similarly faulty. Play continued to be keen, and both Geary and Latta made excellent attempts. Jardine was also requistioned more than once, and, like Rose, holding out, a fast game terminated in a win for Everton by 3 goals to 2.

STEWART SIGNED

December13, 1892. The Yorkshire Herald

The Everton have just secured the services of Stewart, the well known left half back of Burnley club, who has been registered with the League and the Association, and will be available to play in the League engagement with Notts County next Saturday. Stewart, whose football abilities are of a very high order, has been a member of the Burnley team for several years, and his change to Everton, he said to be due to some friction with his late employers.

POLICE ATHLETIC 0 EVERTON COMBINATION 11

December 15 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

A match between these teams took place yesterday afternoon, on at the Police Athletic Soceity Ground. Everton tried a new Centre-forwarsd in Hartley who had been fulfilling a smilar position for Dumbarton. A one sided game ended in favour of Everton 11 goals to nil.

Everton team, Rennie, goal, Coyle, and Collins backs, Coolinson, Jones, Jamieson half-backs, Maxwell McLaren Hartley, McMillan, and Elliott, forwards

 

NOTTS COUNTY 1 EVERTON 2

December 19,1892, The Liverpool Mercury

The first of the two League matches between these teams tool place at Nottingham on Saturday, in fine weather, but on a sticky ground about 8,000 spectators being present. The teams were Everton, Jardine goal, Kelso, and Howarth (captain), backs, Stewart, Holt, and Jamieson, half-backs, Latta, Gordon Geary, Chadwick and Milward forwards. Notts County:- Toone, goal, Whitlaw and Hendry, backs, Bramley, Calderwood, and Shelton, half-backs, McGregor, McInnes, Oswald Bruce and Daft forwards. Notts opened the attack, the right wing, though experiencing a check from both Jamieson, and Howarth, getting within range, when McInnes essayed a dangerous ourling shot, but which Kelso met and releived. A spell of midfield worked followed culminating in Milward breaking away, grassing an opponent in his rush, and shooting wide. Hendry tackling him and preventing a better aim. Stewart next passed up, and play was located near the Notts goal. Chadwick made a poor shot but on Milward sending across to the right Latta placed into goal spendidly. Toone just managing to reach the ball with his fist. Everton returned, and Geary forced a corner. Notts then grew threantening on the left Daft and Bruce commanding a fine turn of spped, and passing both Stewart and Kelso, but Howarth went to the assistance of his colleagues and removed danger. The Notts left wing were quickly back again but Bruce shot widly across the face of the goal and Jamieson fastened on the ball, and put Everton on the attack. Latta ran and centred when Tonne went out and took the ball from the left wing and put it into touch. For some minutes Everton were threatening, but were unable to break down the defence and then Notts had two good shots each of which Jardine stopped. A neat movement by Gordon, Geary and Latta was finsihed badly through the latter shooting too high, and in quick time Oswald was really dangerous experiencing hard luck in graziling the bar from a terrific shots. This smart bit of play, however served but as the prelude to a downfall to Notts, as Geary went down at a merry pace and shot. Hendry intercepted with his head but Latta easily secured the ball, and banged it into the net. Everton thus scored the initial goal the game having been then 25 minutes old. Notts renewed with vigour. They were award a free kick near in, but this was smartly repelled and Latta moved down and screwed in so accurately that Toone had difficulty in parrying the shot with his fists. This fine bid for goal was replied to by one equally good by McInnes but he found Jardine quite safe. Holt and Gordon next tested Toone, who easily negtiated, and the home team went away at thelead of the left wing, who sending across enabled McInnes to try a shot which Jardine stopped marvellously he stretching at full length on the ground and just managing tp push the ball aside. Oswald sent in a return but was a little too high. The Everton defensive resources were to be further severely tested the Notts forwards being very persistent. The best shot came from Oswald but his this accurate as it was Jardine checked brilliant. Immedately succeding this escape, Gordon drove in, with a swinging kick, which rather surprised Toone, but he was in time to meet the ball. Howarth next hit the bar from a free-kick and Notts took up a fierce attack, during which they were very near scoring, Stewart, Jardine, and Kelso in particular diverting dangerous courses of the ball. Holding out grandly, Everton had got into their opponents ground when the whistle sounded for the half-time, with the score-Everton, one goal; Notts nil. The second stage commenced with the home team pressing. McInnes and Bruce each shot straight and low, but Jardine caught the ball. He next scooped it clear from an aim by Daft who had outwitted Stewart and Kelso. Daft shortly following also brough Jardine down with the ball in his hands, but the Evertonians clung to the leather until he could throw it aside. Notts were on him again in a minute, and once more Jardine threw to the left. Play fluctuated pretty equally for some time, during which Chadwick had a good try at goal. He soon had another shot, and Milward in charging Toone got the worst of the collison, as he hurt his knee and fell. This caused him to limp afterwards. Notts seemed to be staying better than Everton, and made a terrific onslaught getting in many shots, in stopping one of which Jardine received a knock on the leg, but resumed play. Howarth extricated the ball out of an urgy scrimmage that ensued, and the spectators were worked up to a great pitch of ecitement as the Notts men evined so much dash suddenly a dead calm came over the assembly, for Stewart headed to Gordon, who centred and Geary beat Toone with a hard shot. Everton had now a lead of 2 goals with 20 minutes' play to run. They were not far off jumping further ahead on restarting, as Milward took the ball across to his right wing and gave it to Latta who made a ticklish dropping shot. Toone was safe this time, and Notts made ground on the left,, when Bruce centred, and Oswald guilded the ball just inside the post. A defeatening shout welcome this success, and whilst under its influnence, a brilliant bit of short passing looked likely to bear fruit again as Kelso fell, simultaneously the whistle sounded for off-side,, luckily for Everton, as the ball had been driven into the net. Milward new strengthed the back and stopped one or two very threatening shots. Notts had the best of the remaining play, but the score was unaltered. Everton winning by 2 goals to 1.

 

EVERTON COMBINATION 8 WREXHAM 1

December 19 1892, The Liverpool Mercury.

At Goodison Park, before 2,000 spectators. It was soon evident that Everton were demdedly smarter than their opponents, who, however, played a spendid game. At the interval the home team were leading by 2 goals to none and afterwards had the best of the game, with the result Everton 8 Wrexham 1. Pinnel (2) Maxwell, and elliott scored. Everton team:- Rennie, goal, Chadwick and Collins backs, Collinson, Coyle, and Jones half-backs, Smith, McLaren Pinnell McMillan, and Elliott forwards.

Places 1 st , played 12 won 11, lost 0, drew 1 for 73 against 4, points 23

 

EVERTON 0 BURNLEY 1

December 25 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

Fred Geary penalty miss again

These teams met in the first league match this season on Saturday, Goodison Park being the venue. The weather was of an ideal kind for the christmas season, bright and bracing; but the attendance was somewhat less then might have been expected in the light of the recent success of Everton, and the strong play of Burnley when at Anfield last year. The teams were- Burnley, Hillman goal, Nicol, and Lang backs, King, Espie, and Mullineaux half-backs Crabtree Buchanan, McNab, Bowes, and Hill forwards. Everton; Jardine, goals Howarth (captain) and Kelso backs, Jamieson, Holt, and Stewart, half-back, Milward Chadwick Geary Gordon, Latta forwards. Burnley opened well on the left where Hill made a good but futile effort to get through, and a free kick falling to Everton, the scene was changed. Latta went off at a telling pace but was confronted by lang, who forced the ball into touch. Everton were not to be easily thrown back, and the left wing moving along aggressively, Nicol closed with them and made a brilliant clearance. Burnley escaped on the right, where Crabtree had just time to centre, but only to see Espie putout. Milward and Chadwick went away nicely together and initiated a stiff brush with the burnley defenders, the ball going over the line, to be followed by Nicol conceding the first corner. Hillman was called upon to clear, and did so, Jamieson centred well a few minutes later when Chadwick was at fault in a shot taken at a good position. Espie next gave a corner when hard pressed, and this was followed by a foul from the consequentials free-kick the ball going into the net untouched. The next conspicuous incident was a dashing run by Milward, and Geary almost turning the pass to account. Another run was effected by Milward. This time Gordon took the ball, but the shot was not quite accurate enough. Following a diversion by Burnley as far as the home backs, Geary broke away in one of his well known runs, and was getting formidable until he was badly charged by Lang who was loudly hooted,. Nothing came of the free-kick, and then Chadwick in taking a pass by Geary was rule off-side. Burnley got the advantage in play arising from a free-kick given against them, and Jardine scored grandly with players close upon him. Despite good work by Espie at centre half, the visitors had to defend. Both Gordon and Latta grew threatening but Lang interposed. Stewart put his forwards again on the attack, but Chadwick finished with a wretched attempt at goal from a captal centre by Latta. Play was not very brilliant, during which the ball was put into the net twice from free-kicks untouvhed and the spectators showed their impatience by urging the actors on to move spirited exertions. Everton then forced their way on the right, and Latta, following up a centre was charged heavily. Mt Lewis considered a Penalty kick, a due punishment to Burnley, and this was taken by Geary, who in a well conceived attempt, had the ill-fortune to hit the post, the idea evidently being to drive through at the right hand end of goa. The ball returned into play almost to the same spot from where the free kick was taken. Burnley pucked up at their escape and a few moments before the interval themselves experienced ill-luck. As Espie shooting hard the ball cannoned off a defender and passed outside. There was a marked improvement in the Everton play on resuming, as they closed in time after time. The burnley defence proved solid, howver, though Nicol driven to foul Milward once. The free kick came to nothing. Everton could not be driven off, but whenever, the backs were eluded and a shot essayed, it either went wide or Hillman negotiated. Chadwick sent in a ticklish low one., which the custodian grappled with. Milward played with great determination, centreing or shooting after a smart race with preuision, but it was all in vain. The Everton half-backs kept the vanguard almost continuously in work, and it seemed that they must find some loophole to enter the net by. They coulod not however, and though free kicks were freely given against Burnley, interspersed with corners, these could never be utilised to the home team's advantage. It was only occasionally that the visitors got within shooting distance and one of these incursions secured them victory. Crabtree led the way, but was challenged by Howarth. The ball, howver, went in the direction of goal and McNab put it though with a low shot, to the surprise of Kelso. Everton had ten minutes in which to recovery the lostb ground but try they never so hard they found not do it, and Burnley won luckily by a goal to nil.

 

CHESTER 3 EVERTON COMBINATION 2

December 25, 1892 The Liverpool Mercury

The home team kick off against the wind and spirited play ensued. Chester had the best of the play for some time Morris and Fleming each scoring a goal. The teams played spendid football, and the display of the home side was remarkable. Williams for Everton, having to negotiase several shots. Result Chester 3 goals Everton 2.

Everton team:- Willimas, goal, Chadwick and Collins backs Collinson, Jones and Boyle, half-backs McLean, Murray, Hartley, McMillan and Elliott forwards.

 

EVERTON 1 BOOTLE 1

December 27 1892 The Liverpool Mercury

The Bank Hoilday attraction at Goodison Park was one of the customary matches between Everton and Bootle, a popular local fixture well appreciated by the Liverpool public. The company numbering about 14,000. Teams Everton:- Rennie goal, Howarth (captain) and Parry backs, Kelso, Holt, and Stewart half-backs, Latta, Smith, Hartley, Chadwick and Milward,forwards. Bootle :- McLoughlin, goal, Hutinson and Arridge backs, Robertson, Hughes, and McEwan Half-backs, Clarkin Gallagher, Grierson, McLafferty, and Montgomery,, forwards. Play opened evenly, and when just inside the Everton quarter Holt got winded. The home right made tracks on goal, when Smith sent behind. More pressure was brought to bear on the Bootle lines, but the defence was good. Play ruled fast and exciting Bootle for a few minutes having quite as much of it as the home team. Clarkin moved along on the right and, being beaten of by dint of energy. Everton attacked strong particularly on the right wing. But Arridge made one or two clever clearances especially on Kelso shooting in. a free kick was conceded Bootle, which was neatly placed by Arridge to the face of goal, when Parry kick out. Bootle soon returned, and were menacing, but again Parry effected two smart clearances. Everton now had a turn, without becoming very threatening, and a free kick falling to Bootle Hutchinson drove to Clarkin, who shot at long range, and very near through, the ball passing across the face of goal. Rennie cleared a ticklish shot, but the visitors made another excellent atttempt. Everton were still further pressed and spendid passing and shooting caused, during which trying time Rennie saved well on two or three occasions. Everton made an effort to get the vicinity of goal, but was repulesed. Hughes then passing up to his left wing, but Hartley was given the ball, and running along, passed to Latta, who was in close attendance, and he got a goal with a straight shot. Everton thus assumed the lead after half-an-hour play which on the whole, had been pretty even, with Bootle having most shots at goal. The Bootle right wing next gave trouble tp Parry, but could not get down to goal, and more excitement ensued when McLoughlin prevented two grand shots taking effect, one out of a close scrimmage, and the other from a lengthy range. Parry shortly, following headed up, and Chadwick essayed a long low shot, which Latta tried to steer into goal, but which was just put just outside, and the interval arrived with Everton leading by a goal to nil. On restarting, Holt was penalised, and from the free kick Bootle got close in, but were repelled by the home defenders. The visitors came back again, and some fine shooting was in dulged in by the left wing. Parry headed out twice in capital style. The Everton left wing made an attempt to remove the scene of operations, but Hutchinson got on the ball, and put the forwards on the attack, when montgomery shot hard but abortively. Hughes shortly afterwards passed to Clarkin, who centred, and Grierson banged in out of the scrimmage, but Rennie met the ball with his foo. It was some time before Everton got anything like a telling swing, and this Rose when Latta was tripped and the ball driven goalwards from the free-kick. Everton now were really dangerous, but this only served to bring the good defensive readiness of Hutchinson and Hughes who cleared in smart style. Booten then attacked quickly and Grierson beat Rennie. Everton immediately attack the other end, and Latta banged in, and McLafferty defensive play rrepelled this. Bootle went away in good line McEwan tested Rennie with a long sharp shot, Rennie cleaned to safely the patten of play was in favour of Bootle. Everton the eproved on their attacks, and were sereral times within shooting distance, but the attaempt at goal, was poor, the shooting being too high or wide. Then Bootle attack the other end and Montgomery shot, but Rennie saved and cleared. Howarth giving to his assistance, and keeping the opponents men from charging him. From a free kick to Everton they got near in, where still another free kick was conceded, but this could not be turned to account. The sunqueent play was made by more weak kicking by the Everton forwards. Milward now went centre with the view of forcing play. Robertson, however, tackled well, and enabled Grierson to lead a sharp raid which gave some anxienty to the Evertonians. Stewart removed danger, and soon end came, with the result of a draw of a goal each.

 

NORTHWICH VICTORIA 2 EVERTON COMINATION 1

December 27, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

Palyed at Nortwich before 3,000 specatators. Upto half-time no goals had been scored. Although both goalkeepers were serveral tested. Northwich having most of the chances. In resuming Everton scored neatly for a corner kic afterwards Northwich had the best of matters William being very busily empolyed but hargreaves mutled at glorous chance, Ramsley and Bradshaw howver scored and Northwich won by 2 goals to 1.

 

EVERTON COMBINATION 4 MOFFATT 0

December 28, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

The holiday fixture was played yesterday afternoon at Goodison-road, before 6,000 specatators. Everton started the play and had the best of the opening stages. The visiting backs were early tested, but had plenty of resource, and the front line getting into a good stride the centre sent in a fone low shot, but Jardine was in readiness, and the home tight working well down Pinnel was given a chance, but shot wide. Play proceeded on fairly even lines until the visiting left wing pair got down by good combination, and Jardine again had a warm shot to deal with, but he cleared nicely, and his forwards for the next few minutes fairly raised the siege. Jamieson tried a shot which missed the mark, and after stubborn scrimmaging round the goal, the ball travelled to Gordon whoi scored from a fine centre by Elliott. The Everton forwards continued to have all the play to themselves, and after severe pressure thevisitors colours were again lowered by Jamieson, who sent in a magnificent shot. No other points were scored upto half-time, the score then being 2 goals to nil in favour of Everton. On resuming the home front line got well down, and Pinnell was given a couple of chances but was slow to take advantage. At length Steel and Ross took the ball nicely down, but the final effort of the latter was weak, and from the goalkick the home van broke clean away, and Pinnel sent in a beauty, which compelely beat Denholme. Gordon outwitted Niven and McMillan had the goal at his mercy, but landed high over the bar. Keeping up the pressure the home fairly made the play, but shooting inaccurate until Pinnell scored through. Blythe took the ball along, and Fraser tried his luck, but Parry was in the way. Not to be denied, Steel and Ross resumed the attack but failed to round Millett. A corner off Jardine was nicely worked away, and some smart play on the part of Murray and Gordon resulted in Denholmes again being called upon. The ball was all but through when Nevin came to the rescue. Nothing further was scored, Everton winning a fair game by 4 goals to nil.

Everton team, Jardine goal, Millett (trailist from great marlow), and Parry backs, Boyle Jones and Jamieson,, half-backs, Gordon Smith, Pinnel, McMillan and Elliott, forwards.

CHESTER V EVERTON

December 31, 1892. The Cheshire Observer

There were great rejoicing in the Chester camp on Saturday, at the victory of the Cestrians over their formable rivals Everton. To be the first to lower the colours of the redoubtable Evertonians two seasons running has given the utmost satisfaction too the Cestrians. The Evertonians figured in the Combination which, up to a week ago was, won all, lost none, drawn one, after Saturday stood; Played 13, Won 11, Lost 1, Drawn 1, Points 23; while their opponents basked under the score of played 10, won 4, lost 4, drawn 2, points 10. Thompson, who was absentee in the home ranks, was supplanted by little Rimmer, while Heyes (late of Northwich Victoria) partnered Lewis on the left. There was a large crowd, and the greatest excitement prevailed. Ashton started, and Hartley securing was within an ace of scoring. Pay was kept busy for a time, and then Carter transferred to Heyes, who dashed up, but Chadwick sent them back. Lewis and Heyes came again, and working it near, scored amid a loud burst of cheering. Both teams resorted to long punting, and after dallying about Pay's charge the visitors equalised. Excitement now ran high, and Morris with a neat dashed away, and on being hampered, by Collins he lifted the sphere with force straight through the “toffy” boys' goal, nearly from the half-way line, it was a splendid shot, and Williams was fairly bewildered by it. Chester continued to press, and the two “C's” were kept alert, but as last Lewis got the better of Chadwick, and shot in a little wide, but Fleming, who was on the alert, headed through, the cheers at this renewed success of the homesters being both loud and long. Urged on by the frantic shouts from all parts of the field, the Cestrians shone conspicuous, and Fleming and Morris were prominent for some good work, and they are to be complimented on the matter they obtained the mastery over Collins. Porter was censured by the referee for rough play, and the game was interrupted for a short time through Collins coming into contact rather heavily with mother earth. Continuing the encounter, was both fast and furious, but nothing further resulted, and Chester in the envisable position of being in front by three goals to one. Upon the resumption, the Evertonians, whose staying powers were probably more sound than the homesters, were soon in evidence, and it was not long before the Chester defence were called upon to save dangerous shots, Elliott, over-running Powell, scored, and then the struggle for supremacy commenced. Ashton, who was always well up, missed a nice chance when Collins nulled his kick, and immediately afterwards Heyes struck the upright. An exciting scrimmage in front of Pay's charge caused considerable uneasiness to the home partisans, but, to their delight, the goalkeeper proved equal to the occasion, and the ball was got safely away. From that point Everton were penned in their own territory , and when the whistle sounded time, which was anxiously awaited for, the Cestrians retired victorious by three goals to two, and the spectators were simply wild with delight. It was a smart performance on the part of Chester to again turn the tables, and they were highly congratulated on all hands. The homesters seem to rise to the occasion with the Liverpool men visit Chester, and I never remember to have seen them play so combined together and with such excellent judgement as on Saturday. Pay played an admirable game, and he dealt with all kinds of shots in a masterly manner. His confrere's Powell and Wilson, never played better, the former's superb tackling and the latter's fine kicking being worthy of special notice. Carter affected many neat saves when the Evertonians were making their well-known deadly shots, while Porters weight served him capitally. His kicking was clean, long and Heyes were a capital pair, and the latter is a great acquisition to the home eleven. His quickness on the ball-being everywhere and in every position for readiness and tackling –helped the Cestrian vastly, and, no, doubt greatly assisted them to gain so brilliant a victory. Heyes does not dally with the ball, and passes with accuracy. Lewis exhibited some of his old form, and he was loudly applauded for his clever dodges rounded the visiting backs. He was always to the fore. Ashton fed his forwards splendidly, and brilliant runs and dash were excellent. The right wing-Fleming and Morris –were both speedy and tricky. Williams, in the Everton goal, acquitted himself very well, although he might have stopped the second goal. The other two points were rather difficult ones. Chadwick and Collins were always on the alert. The halves were good, and the forwards –especially Elliott and McMillian –were a trifle superior to the other pair on the opposite wing. The Everton men, when they found they were having the worse of the argument, played an exceedingly rough game, and their tactics were very unfair and ungentlmanly. It is about time they learned to take a beating without resorting to such reprehensive methods.

Combination –Chester v Everton.

The champions of the combination –Everton make their first appearance this season at the Faulkner-street enclosure on Saturday, to try conclusions with the City team, when they met at the commencement of the present campaign, the Evertonians were victorious by ten goals to one. Since that time the Cestrians have shown improved form, and they were determined, if possible, to avenge that crushing defeat. The Liverpool men had not up till Saturday been defeated. The teams were: - Chester: - Pay, goal; Powell and Wilson, backs; Rimmer, Porter, and Carter, half-backs; Morris, Fleming, Ashton, Lewis, and heyes, forwards. Everton: - Williams, goal; Chadwick and Collins, backs; Coyle, Jones, Collinson, half-backs; McLaren, Murray, Hartley, McMillan, and Elliott, forwards. The weather was beautifully fine, and the attendance was very large, Chester kick-off, and Pay's goal was immediately in danger, but he cleared. Heyes dashed finely up the field, but Lewis put it outside. Chadwick kicked out, and then heyes troubled Collins and Chadwick, Lewis intervened, Heyes scoring with a beauty. Wilson was next forced to save, Elliott beleaguered Pay, who was badly “shinned,” and the ball went through. Fleming had a near chance. Morris from the centre line punted splendidly in, and Williams missing, the sphere went flying through. Ashton and Morris passed beautifully, but Williams cleared easily, Wilson saved at the other end, and several visitations to one goal and then the other were made, nothing resulting. Lewis was intercepted by Chadwick in the nick of time, and Pay was defeated by Hartley, but the whistle had sounded for “off-side.” Murray bustled Wilson, but Carter saved. Porter treated the spectators to two of his immense throw-in, and Ashton, Lewis, and Heyes frequently troubled the Evertonians defence. Lewis next received the ball from Carter and ran splendidly up, passing Chadwick, but he shot rather wide. Fleming secured, and headed the sphere through, defeating Williams for the third time. Porter fouled one of the Evertonian forwards, and was cautioned by the referee, play being stopped for some time. Restarting the visitors dashed off, and looked extremely dangerous, Pay saving repeatedly. Pay was again stopped, Collins being “Winded” Everton ratted down, but to no avail, and Heyes, who played a capital game, raced nicely along and then Fleming tried his hand, but failed to convert. Hartley struck the cross-bar, and the whistle sounded for a rest. Half-time score Chester 3, Everton 1. Recommencing Everton forced Pay to give a corner, but Morris got away and shot wide. Fleming repeated the offence, and Porter saved a beautifully straight shot from Jones. Wilson cleared when Hartley was about to shot. Ashton and Lewis each got crippled, but the matter was unnoticed by the referee. Everton played a rough game, and Heyes were injured on the leg. Lewis waltzed nicely round Chadwick, but his final shot was weak. He came sailing along again, but fell –tripped –when on the point of banging it in, and immediately afterwards, Ashton shot outside. Heyes placed the sphere in Williams hands ad Elliott and Mclaren, who frequently troubled the home back division, passed Seth Powell once, and Pay ran out, the consequence being that Elliott pooped it through. Powell cleared again from the same player and then Pay saved a shot. Ashton went away, but Collins got the best of the tussle. Carter saved, and then Murray Everton scored a goal, which the referee deemed “off-side” much to the delight of the spectators. Ashton failed at the last moment, and afterwards Heyes struck the upright. Pay saved a warm one, and next conceded a corner. A most exciting scrimmage in front of the Chester goal followed, but Pay negotiated splendidly, Lewis looked dangerous, but was “off-side.” Everton pressed now, and Porter kick-out. Chester grandly and the visiting halves and backs played a rough game, resorting to all sorts of questionable tactics. The whistle sounded time with the score –Chester 3 goals, Everton 2 goals.