CENTRAL LEAGUE
Birkenhead News- Wednesday 1 December 1920
THE ROVERS DRAW WITH EVERTON
A GREAT BUT GOAL-LESS GAME
By R.E.T
Those who assembled at Goodison Park, on Saturday when Tranmere Rovers were entertained by Everton under the auspices of the Central League were provided with a capital afternoon’s enjoyment. For the full ninety minutes the teams played at concert pitch throughout, and the outcome of the contest which was far and away the most scientific exhibition I have seen this season was a goal-less draw—a result which did justice to both teams. Before proceedings to deal with the game in detail I wish to congratulate both sets of players for their capital and sportsmanlike display under conditions that were anything but ideal for football. The Evertonians fielded a very strong eleven, which included Clennell, who made his reappearance in strenuous football after at lengthy absence through knee-trouble, Brown, Weller. Jones, Kirsopp and Reid, all of whom have figured in the senior eleven, and also the clever Northern Nomads' amateurs. B Howard Baker, and J. Blair. With practically a representative league eleven doing duty, it was not surprising that many were inclined to the belied that the home lot would ramp home, but they were quickly disillusioned. Although the "Toffies" from the outset set off at a rare pace they found the Rovers in top form and quite as good in every department. Due no doubt to the greasy state of the ground as a result of recent 'rain, both sides resorted to the close passing game in the main, and in that the visitors were Oh good as their hosts. Play veered from end to end during the whole period and if anything the Rovers were slightly superior on the general run in that their forwards were more ace-unite in their shooting. The whole work forward was brilliant, bet the defences were equally prominent in their breaking-up tactics and placing. Unfortunately a number of injuries all the result of pure accidents, were sustained by several of the players, and in view of the Rovers' cup-tie at Rochdale on Saturday next it is to be hoped no changes will be rendered necessary. Just before the interval Roberts and Fare, collided and the former wrenched his ankle so badly that he waslittle more than a passenger for the remainder of the game. Teddy too was suffering from a similar injury, and he also was unable to keep the pace during the closing stages: Considering the great difficulty it must have been to control the greasy ball, the precision of the play was as cleverly executed as it was remarkable. There was rarely a mis-placed pass or a faulty clearance. While all performed admirably a special word of praise is due to Stuart, who excelled throughout. Although faced by such a speedy wing pair as Jones and Kirsopp he was never in difficulties and the manner in which he checked the raids of the home right reduced the work of the latter to impotency. He also paid close attention to Blair, who although opening well did not succeed in breaking down the rugged defence. Baker brought quite a number of good saves, but he did not field the ball cleanly, and as a consequence his charge had a narrow escape from falling on at least three occasions. Fare and Weller were sound, while Brown stood out prominently in the home halves. Clennell and Reid were the most dangerous wing pair, the former's display conveying the impression that he is quite recovered. Cunningham, who came into the Rovers' team owing to the indisposition of Fairclough, had an arduous day's work but he Came through the ordeal well, as did Campbell, the utility half who plays with consistency in any of the intermediate trio positions. Cook and Robinson were a lively pair and were the of a good line. The weather was fine but dull, when the teams assembled as under: —
Everton; B. Howard Baker; Fare, Weller; Brown, Livesley, Garrett; Jones, Kirsopp, J. Blair, Clennell, Reid. Tranmere Rovers;- Edwards; Sugden, Stuart; Cunningham, Leddy, Campbell; Cook, Robinson, Groves, Rainford, Roberts.
Clennell, who captained the home side, won the toss and elected to take advantage of the slight wind. Groves started for Tranmere before a crowd of about five thousand. When Cook was making headway, Fare raced across and cleared. Clennell and Reid quickly transferred play to the opposite end, but the movement ended when the latter fell and injured his face. He was forced to retire from the field but quickly resumed. For a time the Rovers harassed the home defence, good work by Rainford and Roberts resulting in Groves sending a matter of inches wide. Play touched a very high standard and neither side was able to force home an advantage. Blair early showed his prowess with a spirited solo run, and he was steadying himself for a shot when Sugden recovered and cleared smartly. When Weller miss-kicked Robinson gathered the ball and raced goalward, but he was brought down just outside the penalty area by Fare. From the resultant kick Teddy fired high over. Roberts forced Fare to concede a corner, but this and a subsequent one on the opposite wing brought no tangible result. Five minutes before the interval Roberts and Fare came intro collision, and the former sustained a severe ankle injury and when he resumed, he was limping badly. Teddy was also in the wars, but he was able to continue. Half-time; Everton 0, Tranmere Rovers 0.
When play resumed the light was bad, but there was no difficulty in following the run of the play. Clennell was very forceful and with Reid responding to the takeable passes, Cunningham Sugden were kept constantly active in keeping them in check. When Groves was making tracks for Baker's charge, Weller, in clearing was injured and had to be taken off for a short time. Clennell swung the ball rather unexpectedly out to Jones and the latter crowed the ball perfectly to Kirsopp. Although lying about three yards out and unmarked he did the almost impossible by sending over the bar' with a goal at his mercy. The Rovers following this let-off rallied and Baker in evidence with several smart saves from Groves and Rainford. Again Everton took up the attack and when Jones who for the most part had been well held successfully eluded Stuart, his centre was headed behind by Blair. Despite the fact that Roberts was unable to do himself justice the Rovers' forwards well supplied by the intermediate trio had the best of matters for a considerable period, and Baker failed to field a drive by Robinson. The leather went to Groves, who immediately sent goalwards but Weller from the line headed away. Right up to the finish the Prentonians strove hard, but without success to gain the lead. Final; Everton 0, Tranmere Rovers 0

A HAND FOR JACK
The Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, December 1, 1920
Bee’s Notes
This week Jack Hillman, international goalkeeper for Burnley, Manchester City, Dundee, Everton, Millwall, and the first English professional footballer to cross the Border to play as professional in Scotland, attained his fiftieth birthday. He first became connected with Burnley over thirty years ago and is now assistant trainer. He was, with the other players, entertained to dinner last night, and during the evening, in recognition of his services to the club, was presented on behalf of the players with a set of carvers and smoking outfit, and by the club with a sum of ten guineas.
EVERTON TEAMS
Everton team on Saturday; - Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, and Harrison.
That means one change-McDonald for Thompson.
Reserves (v. Bury, at Goodison Park; 2.15)
Howard Barker; Fare, Weller; Brown, Farrar, Garrett; Jones, Spencer, Goodacre, Howarth, and Smith.
Next Wednesday Everton are sending the following team to Colwyn Bay to oppose the pick of the North Wales Coast League; - Howard Baker; Fare, Thompson; Brown, Weller, O. Williams; Jones, Spencer, Blair, Howarth, and Reid.

HONOURING EX-DUNDEE GOALKEEPER.
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Thursday 02 December 1920
Jack Hillman Celebrates His Birthday.
 Jack Hillman, the old international goalkeeper, has just celebrated his 50th birthday. He has played for Burnley, Everton, Dundee, Manchester City (when they won the English Cup), and Millwall. To commemorate the occasion the Burnley directors entertained the Burnley players to dinner, and during the proceedings the players presented Hillman with a case of cutlery and smoking outfit, and the directors presented £10 10s. Hillman ig trainer to the reserve team at Burnley.

CLENNELL TO UNDERGO ANOTHER OPERATION
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, December 2, 1920
Bee’s Notes
It appears that Clennell, the Everton forward, will have to undergo another operation -he seems to have booked rooms at the opening station-there being a loose piece of cartilage that has not been taken away. Never was there a more unlucky player than Joe, and it is curious that he is apparently quite fit when sent out, yet he makes a solitary twist of the leg, and a member gives way. Let us hope that this latest case will be the last of all.

BEES NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, November 3, 1920
Everton are away again, and their chance of victory does not appear too good this week, for whereas they met a lopsided side in Sunderland they now tackle a team that has gained confidence and has not lost a match in a month or so. Middlesbrough’s big back Marshall and splendid centre George Elliott have some assistance now, and I take it that if Everton draw, they will have done uncommonly well. “F.E.H” will describe Everton’s game, Fred May’s excellent sketches.  Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison.

EVERTON AT WHITLEY
December 4, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Everton have been staying at Whitley Bay during the week preparation for their match at Middlesbrough.

AN INQUIRY INTO AN EVERTON FOOTBALLER’S
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, December 4, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Clennell’s disablement is surely one of the greatest tragedies of post-war football, and player and club are badly hit. One sometimes wonders if what Clennell did for Everton has been fully appreciated, and one also wonders if Blackburn Rovers ever kicked themselves for transferring the ex-Blackpool forward. The East Lancashirians played him in only 26 out of a possible 103 League games and let him go to Everton in the second half of 1913-14 season. In all, Clennell has played in 188 League games out of 239 played by the Goodison club, and he has scored 160 League goals for them-a splendid average.
There is to be an inquiry on Monday into an Everton case, the subject being the player’s portion of a big transfer fee. As stated exclusively in our columns, Everton are engaging a Barrow winger named Alford.

EVERTON UP NORTH
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, December 4, 1920
THE MIDDLESBROUGH CLUB TACKLED TO-DAY
TROUBLESOME WIRES
NEW CONCERNING A NEW PLAYER
By F.E.H
Everton; Fern; Downs (Captain), McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison. Middlesbrough; Williamson; Holmes, Marshall; Ellerington, W. Carr, Davidson; Unwin, Poulton, Elliott, J. Carr, Mordue. “F.E.H” was at Middlesbrough to-day, and he had the greatest difficulty in getting his copy through, thanks to the gale’s havoc. Everton, who had been staying at Whitley Bay all week, were reported strong and well. Everton decided to play McDonald, but not to change the half-back line, which ahs been framing well recently. The boys of Goodison Park were in fine trim, and, in view of their win last week at Roker Park, they thought they had a rare chance pf building up another away victory on the Northeast Coast. ‘Bro have, of course, been doing wonderfully well for a month. Yet there was confidence in Everton’s improved form in attack- that was the secret of the optimism. Incidentally it may be said that Stanley Fazackerley is the subject of a special inquiry next week. There is to be a gathering of heads to take up the matter of what he received from his £4,000 transfer fee. The “Echo” was first to state that the fee was £4,000, it is first to state that he received £100 from his transfer, and thought he ought to have had more, and the first to make note of the inquiry put afoot regarding the fee. Everton were down three goals at half-time, and undoubtedly the gale that obtained up North played such tricks with the ball that it was anybody’s game, and the winning of the toss was in itself a very important factor. During last night a fearful gale of wind and rain swept over Middlesbrough. It appeared to slightly dimmish in velocity early this morning, but as the day advanced there was a renewal of the tempest. It visited the ground shortly after eleven o’clock, and it was then in a distinctly sodden state, though not unplayable. The Everton team arrived from Whitley Bay at noon and reported themselves fit. At one o’clock there was considerable doubt as to whether the game would be played, yet a band of enthusiasts braved the elements, and got wet through for their pains. The referee, Mr. J. Fairey, did not arrive until half-past one, when he decided to play, but it was not until half an hour before the start that the gates were opened. Even then it was pouring in heavy squalls. Everton appeared as chosen, and the home side were without any change. The light was bad when they lined out. As soon as the players tried the customary preliminary kicks it was at once seen that the playing pitch was heavily under water in parts, yet the opening exchanges were not without promise. Everton who started got down on the left, and Crossley sent in a long shot which was easily saved. A smart incursion on the part of the home left was well checked, and Everton again took up the attack, this time on the right. Fazackerley was going clean through when he was grassed by Ellerington within the penalty area, and the point was duly allowed by the referee. Harrison, as usual, took the kick, but he shot low, and the home keeper saved. Williamson’s smartness in saving the shot was greatly cheered by the crowd, which still came trooping into the ground despite the conditions. Middlesbrough were busy on the left, where Urwin and Poulton gave considerable trouble, but the latter slipped at the critical moment, and the leather was put wide. In spite of the water-logged turf the pace was fairly fast, the visitors showing greater persistence than their opponents. Once the three inside forwards came along in the most approved fashion, and after one from Parker had been intercepted, Fazackerley tried his luck with one that came to the keeper. Of course, anything approaching real class combination was quite out of the question. Nevertheless, the struggle was intensely keen, and after some floundering in midfield, Elliott and Carr both put in shots which were wide of the target. Everton replied with a sustained attack on both wings, and Crossley tried a “point shot” which proved of no avail. So far, there had not been a great deal to chosen between the teams. Middlesbro now began to rally strongly, and the left pair found more than sufficient work for Downs, the famous full-back was once rather fortunate in stopping one from Poulton, though at the other end the home defenders had an anxious time in beating off two brilliant efforts on the part of Chedgzoy. Still the home side were dogged. Their methods and a combined effort in Ellerington hitting the crossbar rebounded, but Poulton dashed up and headed the ball into the net. Everton objected strongly, apparently on the ground that the ball had been pushed through, but the referee allowed the goal. Elliott, coming along over the swamp at top speed, finished with a shot that Fern turned from the foot of the post. The corner-kick was safely disposed of, and Everton for a time were active on the left. Harrison and Crossley were however, well watched by Davidson and Marshall, and were not permitted to get in an effective shot. Middlesbrough, on the other hand, were much more dangerous in their methods, and eventually they met with a second success. Urwin for once in a way caught Downs napping; he tricked the back, brilliantly, and passed the ball square to Elliott, who without a second’s hesitation, flashed it into the net with his head. It was a wonderful goal and merited the cheers of the crowd. Some excellent work by the Everton halves put the forwards in temporary possession, but first Parker and then the inside men were checked, and the home team were again on thew aggressive. Some little temper was engendered and a free kick against the visitors just outside the penalty line was smartly saved. Still Middlesbro vanguard pressed and Mordue lobbed the heavy ball into the goal mouth, where Fleetwood headed away, but Elliott seized upon it and rammed it into the met with full force. The visitors made a strong rally towards the interval, but to no purpose, and at the other end Poulton tested Fern with a swift one. Everton replied with a more combined effort, and it was very nearly came off, for from Chedgzoy’s centre Crossley should have scored when he slipped and then Harrison put behind.
Half-time; Middlesbrough 3, Everton 0

EVERTON RES v.  BURY RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, December 4, 1920
At Goodison Park. Teams; -
Everton Res; Howard Baker; Fare, Miller; Brown, Farrar, Garrett; Jones, Spencer, Goodacre, Howarth, and Smith. Bury Res; - Walker; Horton, Yarwood; Walker (A), Briddle, Griffiths; Kirkman, Thomas, Trotter, Logan, Daniels. Everton won the toss and with the assistance of the strong wind immediately forced the pace. In the first few minutes the Bury goal had a narrow escape from capture with a strong drive by Spencer who, receiving from Jones, compelled the keeper to save a shot that was entering the corner of the net. The Blues seemed bent on gaining a point while they had the wind behind them, and Walker made a good save from Howarth and Spencer. Jones and Spencer, on the right, were showing good combination, and the former’s centres were a feature. Many times, he sent the ball well in front of goal, but Walker was vert safe, and cleared good attempts from Goodacre and Smith. It weas only on rare occasions that Bury looked dangerous. Howard Baker had an easy time in the Everton goal. Up to this stage he had only one shot to save, and that from Morgan from long range. Aided by the strong wind, the Blues kept up the pressure, and good work on the left ended in Smith sending in a centre which Walker had great difficulty in clearing. Bury were now playing better, and gave some anxiety. A mistake by Walker let in Kirkham, who gave the ball to Brindle, and that player sent in a splendid shot which Howard Baker fielded well. Bury were now having a good share of the game, without being dangerous, and pretty play between Brown, Jones, and Spencer carried the ball to the Bury goal, and Jones ended the movement by sending in a centre which Spencer almost got home. After this attack the visitors got to close quarters, and Baker had to save two shots from Trapper and Lomas. The Everton ‘keeper was always safe in goal, his clearances being very clean. As the interval drew near Everton made desperate efforts to gain the lead, but try as they did the ball would not enter the net although many shots were on the mark. At last a deserving chance came to the Blues. Spencer beating Walker from close range from a centre by Smith three minutes from the interval.
Half-time; Everton Res 1, Bury Res nil.
After the change of ends Bury, with the assistance of the wind, soon took up the offensive, and Fare and Weller were fully extended to keep them out. Smith and Howarth carried play to the Bury goal, and after the ball had been lobbed about a lot, Smith sent in a shot which took Walker all his time to clear. Final; Everton Reserves 5, Bury Reserve 0. 

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, December 4, 1920
By Louis T. Kelly

• Our keen disappointment at Anfield last week was minimised by the news that Everton had succeeded in turning the corner at Sunderland
• The boys in blue earned our heartiest thanks -and congratulations
• Fern kept a rare goal at Roker. By the way, goalkeepers as a whole have not caused the various selection committees of First Division clubs much trouble this season
• Parker was Everton’s only Scot at Roker and Sunderland were similarly ill-balanced in a Scottish sense
• McDonald plays with tremendous earnestness, and thereby takes not a little out of himself. Nor is he so constitutionally strong as appearance would seem to indicate.
• Dicky Downs created a rare impression on his first visitor to Roker-one Chedgzoy’s favourite grounds, by the way.
• Sam and Stan made a fine right wing
• Peacock and Fleetwood’s well-doing in their recent positions would render their directors’ task the more complicated for to-day’s Middlesbrough parade.
• Everton have only faced two Lancashire clubs this season
• Football enthusiasts who failed to pass through the gates at County-road Wesleyan Church last Saturday afternoon missed a rare treat.
• Joe Clennell is an unlucky wight
• Manager McIntosh’s new and old loves crossed swords in a most interesting bout to-day
• Tim Williamson is in his 18th season as Middlesbrough’s League team keeper. It was against Everton that he made his debut
• Bobby Parker has a tremendous opinion of Dr. Paterson. The Gunners’ outside left

MIDDLESBROUGH 3 EVERTON 1
December 6 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON BEATEN.
GAME IN GALE AT MIDDLESBROUGH.
HARRISON PENALTY MISS
THE Evertonians had rather rough time of it –in a double sense –at Middlesbrough on Saturday. After a week training at WhitleyBay they met the Arysome Park club and were beaten by three goals to one. The conditions were all against football, wind and rain being in the ascendant, yet those who braved the elements, saw a fast and quite exciting exhibition. At times the players were over ankle deep in water, but they kept up a merry pace, and lasted the full ninety minutes without faltering. The home side, adopting themselves to the occasion, played the proper game, and it was mainly due to this, and the comparative weakness of the visiting forwards that they gained the day by the ample margin of 3 goals to 1. Led by Elliott, the Middlesbrough vanguard slung the ball about in approved fashion and, well supported by the half-backs they enjoyed the bulk of the pressure in both periods. The Everton defence, in one notable instance, was weak, and this, together with the too quickly methods of the front line, allowed the home side to gain a valuable couple of points. There were numerous occasions when the visitors showed all their skill and command of the ball –but it was inevitably unavailing on a playing patch partly submerged. The game opened in the most thrilling fashion, for less than five minutes from the start, the visitors were awarded a Penalty kick . The kick was taken by Harrison, who shot with force, but Williamson managed to stop the shot with his foot (Pen- Fazackerley grassed by Ellerington-Echo). The visitors, after this disappointment, played up with spirit, both wings pressing but without effectiveness and the Middlesbrough attack gradually asserting itself, the score was opened by Poulton, who netted the ball after Ellerington had struck the bar with a rapping shot. From this point the home side were mainly in the picture, and a second success was gained when Elliott headed the leather through from a pass by Urwin. Again the visitors made efforts to get on terms, and opened out the play somewhat. The home side, however, were too strong in defence, and shortly before the interval Elliott registered a third goal from a pass given to him by Mordue. In the second half Everton appeared to tire for a time, the forwards making little impression on W. Carr and his colleagues. They gradually picked up, however, and coming away in clever fashion, Crossley was though and scored a fine goal. After this the visitors had more of the argument, but none of the luck, for Parker once hit the upright and Crossley slipped into the surface water when exceptionally well placed.
As has been indicated Everton's display was scarcely up to concert pitch, Downs was frankly off colour, the result that McDonald had to work tremendously hard to cope with the home attack. The halves were untiring in stalling the invaders off, and cannot be blamed. The forward line though clever, proved itself inadaptable to existing conditions, and so failed in its purpose. Harrison and Crossley were the better wing, though there were occasional flashes on the right. Middlesbrough are a good side, and Elliott particularly gave a great display. Teams: - Middlesbrough: - Williamson, goal, Marshall, and Holmes backs, Davidson, W. Carr, and Ellerington, half-backs, Mordue, J. Carr, Elliott, Poulton, and Urwin, Forwards. Everton: - fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Peacock, Fleetwood, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 5 BURY RESERVES 0
December 6 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 16)
At Goodison Park. Winning the toss, Everton had the assistance of a strong wind, with the result that most of the play was in the Bury half. At this stage the defence of the visitors was excellent, and it was near the interval before Spencer scored from close range. Howard Baker, who had a quiet time in the first half was fully extended in the second period, when Bury had the wind, and he made many clever saves. Everton got two more goals in quick time, both scored by Goodacre. Towards the end Bury began to tire and further goals were added by Smith and Howarth. Close on time Baker brought off a fine save . Everton: - Howard Baker, goal, Fare, Miller, backs, Brown, Farrer, and Garrett, half-backs, Jones, Spencer, Goodacre, Howarth, and Smith, forwards.

MIDDLESBROUGH TOO GOOD FOR EVERTON
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, December 6, 1920
By F.E.H
Have you ever been at Ayresome Park when there is a No. 9 blizzard blowing and the rain coming down in saturating squalls? No? Then you have not missed anything! Our experience on Saturday was one of the most trying within recent years, and yet, curiously enough, the game was by no means a bad one. To this is mainly due the fact that the Middlesbrough team literally took like ducks to water. They fell into the prevailing conditions with admirable promptitude; slung the ball about in hefty fashion; and so badgered the Everton defence that it was pierced on three occasions. The Evertonians, on the other hand, seemed quite unable to get out of their dry land methods-which, of course, are of comparatively little use when the ground is over ankle deep in the “gentle rain from Heaven.” Yet the visitors had an early chance of taking the lead, a foul close in giving them a penalty. Harrison, who is the appointed “place kicker,” shot well, but Williamson brought off a wonderful clearance with his foot. After this, in a double sense, the deluge! Middlesbrough proceeded to lay their heavy artillery, and Ellerington having hit the bar, Poulton headed the rebound into the goal. There is just a suspicion that he helped this in with his hand, but the referee was deaf to Everton’s appeal. Then Elliott, who throughout gave a wonderfully fine exhibition, came along with his little lot. Drawing back to take a pass from Urwin, he headed the ball into the net with marvellous accuracy, and before the interval came, he turned a centre from Mordue to valuable accounts. Everton’s solitary goal, which came early on in the second half, was due to a meritorious effort on the part of Crossley, who had adapted himself most readily to the conditions. Parker was out of luck in hitting the upright, and Crossley might have scored a second had he not slipped. Harrison worked hard, but the right-wing pair seemed to be out of their element, and were, therefore, for the most part ineffective. All the half-backs worked well, but Downs appeared to be conspicuously off his game.

FAZACKERLEY'S TRANSFER
December 7, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
At a meeting of the management committee of the Football League in London yesterday, it was decided that the players of clubs who had not taken part in any recognised competition during the war, but attended under the Derby scheme and not called to the colours, could not have the period from which they were affected to count either as a period of service for benefit or increase of wages.
Sheffield United stating the facts with reference to S. Fazackerley (Transfer to Everton for £4,000), and asking in view of such facts, the committee would sanction any payment to the player out of the increased transfer fee. The committee decision was “No.” It was decided that the percentage of “gate” paided by the clubs of the first and second division should be discontinued after Janauary 1 st next.

SHEFFIELD UNITED WANT JONES
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Tuesday 07 December 1920
Sheffield United have approached Everton for the transfer of Jones, Chedgzoy's understudy, but the player, when the matter was put to him, refused to leave Everton, although he would probably be promoted to Sheffield United's League team immediately.

STAN FAZACKERLEY MARRIED
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, December 7, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Stan Fazackerley, along with Downs, left Teeside soon after the match on Saturday en route for Sheffield. List to the sequel; Stan was joined in holy bonds of matrimony to a Sheffield young lady yesterday (Monday) May his honeymoon prove of Everton toffee toothsomeness and lasting as the income-tax.
Joe Clennell went into hospital again yesterday, to undergo still another operation-the removal of the outer cartilage on his right knee.
FAZACKERLEY HAS NO SHARE IN £4,000 FEE
Sheffield United wrote stating the facts with reference to S. Fazackerley (transferred to Everton for £4,000) and asking whether, in view of such facts, the committee would sanction any payment to the player out of the increased transfer fee. The committee’s decision was “No.”

BREWSTER’S RETURN TO EVERTON SIDE
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, December 8, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Everton’s side for the home game with Middlesbrough reads as follows; - Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison. Thus the intermediate line has been split up in view of Brewster’s return. Things do not seem to have gone too well in local club circles lately, and illness, injury, “&c.,” have caused “plans of campaign” to go astray. It was a surprise to find no further alteration in the Everton team. Mr. Tom McIntosh, by the way, is laid up with a cold.
Everton Reserve, at Rochdale, play; - Howard Baker; Fare, Thompson; Brown, Peacock, Garrett; Jones, Spencer, Goodacre, Wall, and A.N. Other.

EVERTON PLAYS WELSH COAST TEAM.
December 9, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Teams representing Everton, and the North Wales Coast League met at Colwyn Bay yesterday, in a trial match for the Welsh Amateur international. Great interest showed in the game, a record crowd being present. Everton included Brewster, Weller, and Thompson, and were easily the better team. For the Coast Jones (Goal), Lewis and Parry (backs) played well. Jones scored the only goal in the match for Everton. The Coast goalkeeper caught the ball, but allowed it to slip over the line. Brewster and Jones were prominent for Everton. The teams were entertained to lunch by the chairman of the District Council before the match.

EVERTON 1 v COAST LEAGUE X1 0
North Wales Weekly News- Thursday, December 9, 1920
By “Vigilant.”
This match at Colwyn Bay, yesterday afternoon, created great interest, and there was a record crowd present, which included sportsmen from all along the Coast. The match had been primarily arranged to enable the Welsh FA. to spot likely candidates for the Amateur International, and secondly to aid the funds of the League. The game throughout was of a very tame character from a playing point of view. The Coast players were no match for their more polished and experienced opponents, and the game resulted in a trial of strength between the Everton forwards and the Coast defence. The latter had a severe task and both the goalkeeper and the backs, Lewis and Ted Parry, played a sterling game. Only one goal was scored, and this was a gift. It was a great pity that Jones after giving splendid exhibition should allow the ball to slip from his grasp and over the line. Lewis even then ought to have saved, but he seemed to be too astonished to be able to clear. The Coast half-backs had a gruelling time, Lewis, the left-half, being the pick, and more should be heard of him. The right-wing pair were the weakest. Hughes could do nothing right, and missed one or two chances of scoring. Davies, his partner, was hard working, but rambled too much. " Joller" made
afew a his characteristic bursts, but the Everton defenders were too wily to be caught napping. Jackie Jones and Pattison were the best wing, and they did some very smart things, but it passes comprehension why the forwards as a whole did not swing the ball about more, when they could see that the opposing half-backs had the measure of them when trying to play the short-passing game. Again many of their efforts were nullified by the way Thompson and Weller, the Everton backs, played them offside. They almost outrivalled McCracken, the expert at the game, and it was not to the liking of the spectators. Of the visitors, the man who took the eye of the Howard Baker, the English high champion, in goal. He had not much to do, but his kicking was an eye opener, as he landed the ball well into the opposing half each time. The backs had also very little to do. Brewster at centre-half was a tower of strength both from a physical and playing point of view, and he gave an object lesson in the art of placing the ball to his forwards, and the anticipation of what his opponent was about to do was most marked. The forwards were all speedy and clever, none more so than Jones on the right-wing, who, when tackled, was able, by his speed, to get across some wonderful centres, which the inside men failed to utilise It must be said for the Coast team they were a much smaller and lighter set, but their opponents were quite fair and took no undue advantage in using their weight. The game was clean and free from fouls, and as an exhibition it served a useful purpose, and should be a great fillip to the game in the district. The gate for a mid-week match was a record, the receipts being almost £100. The following were the teams : Everton : B. Howard Baker; Thompson and Weller; Brown, Brewster, and 0. Williams; Jones, Wall, J. E. Blair, Spencer, and Garrett. League team: J. H. Jones (Holyhead); A Leiria (Denbigh) and Ted Parry (Colwyn Bay): Caulfield (Bangor), H. Johnson (Holyhead). and J. Lewis (Bangor); W. Hughes (Partmadoc), E. E. Davies (Denbigh), Howell Hughes (Colwyn Bay), J. Jones (Abergele), and M. Pattison, Bangor.
Several changes made from the origins' selected team. Neal, Llandudno, playing for the 'Varsity at Wrexham. Joseph was absent through injury, his place being taken by "Joller" Hughes, of Colwyn Bay, Caradoc Davies, Festiniog, being unable to play. Mr. H.R Williams., Bangor, was the referee, and Mr. P. Weeks, Holyhead, linesman. The Coast team opened in promising fashion, joller" getting his forwards moving, but Hughes was offside. From a corner Jackie Jones headed smartly into goal, Baker saving in fine style. Davies gave to Hughes, who shot weakly when well-placed, Baker picking up at the foot of the post. Neat combination by the Coast forwards looked dangerous, but Jackie Jones was pulled up for offside. Lewis, the right-back, twice pulled up the Everton left-wing when theywere getting dangerous. The Everton forwards were very tricky and speedy, and had the League half-backs on tenderhooks, but Lewis and Ted Parry defended well Lewis, the Coast left-half, was very prominent, breaking up his opponents' combination and passing out to his forwards. The game without being exciting was very interesting, the footwork of the Evertonians being very clever.  Ted Parry cleared smartly when Brewster was going through. Pattison and Jackie Jones were working well together, and carried the ball into the Everton half, but Baker was rarely troubled. Caulfield gave a corner, which “Joller " met and cleared. Spencer shot over the bar when well-placed. Blair did likewise after neatly tricking the defence. At the other end, Jackie Jones swung the ball out to Hughes, who shot weakly, but " Joller” followed up smartly and narrowly missed scoring, Baker saving in great style. Pattison made a fine run on the left and transferred to Jackie Jones, who shot right across the goal. Jones, on the right, made a brilliant run and shot, but J.H Jones saved and was fouled by Blair, who endeavoured to put the goalie in the net. Garrett next put the ball across the goal, but Blair failed to reach it. Spencer was very tricky and had the defence in a tangle, but passed instead of shooting. The Coast forwards when they had a chance displayed nice combination, " “Joller" feeding his inside men with impartiality. Jackie Jones spoiled a promising opening by getting offside. Eventually, Jones, after a fine run, fired in a shot which Jones in goal stopped, but in stepping out lost the ball and it rolled over the line into the net, Lewis, the back, looking on helpless. After this Everton had most of the play to the interval, Jones saving some fine shots from Jones and Blair, the latter sending in a fine header The Pattison- Jackie Jones wing also made some dangerous raids, but the Everton defence was equal to all emergencies.  Half-time : Everton 1, League 0.
The second half was chiefly fought out in the League half. The Evertors forwards completely mastered the League half-backs, and but for the fine defensive work of Ted Parry and Lewis a big score would have been put up, and Jones in goal made some very fine saves. The danger from the Coast forwards from Pattison, Jackie Jones, and “Joller," but they failed to understand the tactics of Thompson and Weller, the latter continually playing them offside. The Coast should have scored on one occasion, Jackie Jones trying to take the ball off "Joller's" toes just as he was shooting about a yard from the goal after Baker had run out to clear. The latter on two or three occasions ran out, and with huge punts landed the ball well into the Coast half. There was no further scoring, and Everton ran out winners by one goal to nil.
TEAMS ENTERTAINED
The teams were entertained to lunch at the Metropole Hotel by Councillor J.T. (the chairman of the Connell), and he was supported by members of the Council. Speeches were made by Councillors Taylor, Simon Williams, and Geo. Bevan, and the members of the Welsh FA present. Both teams after the match were also entertained to tea at the same hotel.
Mr. T.E. Purdy, J.P.  chairman or the ColwynBay Club, extended a welcome to the Everton team, and said it was good for sport in general along the Coast to see such play as they had witnessed that afternoon, which was an excellent example to copy. (Applause).  He had heard that several League Clubs were present at the match, and be would not be surprised to learn they had picked up some players that afternoon. Mr W. H Clayton, ex-chairman and a director of the Everton Club, in the course of a humorous speech, said it was a pleasure for his team to have played that afternoon. It was a holiday for them after the strenuous games they played points week in and week out, and they would be delighted to come again. (Applause.) He was pleased to learn that the Council had let the club a playing field, even if they had to pay for it. (Laughter) He considered it was the duty of all councils to provide playing fields for the young. It was a strong virtue for men and women to be provided with the means of recreation for the body as well as the mind (Applause)
Mr R. J. Hughes, chairman of the Coast Association, said that he considered it a privilege to have been present to see such a pleasant, clean, and friendly game. Sport would be fostered by such games as they had witnessed that day. Football had risen to great heights of popularity, and if kept clean would rise still higher.  (Applause) Several others present also spoke.

THE BORO’ AT GOODISON PARK
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, December 10, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Lest we forget; To-morrow at Everton’s ground there is to be a collection so that the widows and children of men who fell in the war may have a treat on Christmas morning. Do your best, please.
It is necessary to state that when there was inquiry into Fazackerley’s transfer share there was no suggestion against Everton F.C.  Everything they did was legal and according to rule; it was simply a question of services rendered and Sheffield United’s part. I think this explanation is due to the home club in case people get the idea that they were “carpeted.” Tomorrow, we have a nice feast of football, and shall be interested to see the difference between two famed backs- Downs and Marshall. I see a writer in a topical football paper has chosen Marshall as the best back in the land, with Downs as second. Undoubtedly Marshall is a mighty defender, and Downs a mighty challenger to the position. Brewster’s return helps on the possibility of Everton reversing last week’s blow. A missed penalty, a heavy downpour, &c., made last week’s defeat a matter that was not surprising, but we shall go to Goodison Park to-morrow expectant of form such as that by which Everton won away at Sunderland, albeit we know we shall have Elliott to look after in the Middlesbrough attack, not to mention Poulton, the discarded of West Brom. Teams; -Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison. Middlesbrough; Williamson; Marshall, Holmes; Davidson, W. Carr, Ellerington; Mordue, J. Carr, Elliott, Poulton, Urwin.

EVERTON CHANGES
December 11, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Everton, who were beaten three goals to one, at Middlesbrough a week ago, are hopeful of returning the “compliment” this afternoon, when the Borough visited Goodison park. But they will have to show their best form to accomplish this, for the visitors have won their last five matches, and in twelve successive games have earned 20 points. Middlesbrough have seldom fared well at Goodison Park, where in their fourteen League games, they have gained only one victory, and suffered defeat on eleven occasions. But they are a vastly improved side this season, and Brewster, who returns to the centre-half position after five weeks absence, will have to keep a close watch upon Elliottt. The visitors centre, who is one of the leading scorers of the campaign.

PARKER’S DAY OUT AGAINST MIDDLESBROUGH
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, December 11, 1920
EVERTON WINS ON RETURN
By Bee
Everton; Fern; Downs (Captain), McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison. Middlesbrough; Williamson; Marshall, Holmes; Davidson, W. Carr, Ellerington; Mordue, J. Carr, Ellerington; Mordue, J. Carr, Elliott, Poulton, Urwin. Referee. Mr. W. I. Fairey. Everton and the Borough made a good attraction at Goodison Park to-day.
EVERTON’S EARLY ATATCK
Everton nearly scored in the first minute without a Middlesbrough man touching the ball, Harrison’s fine centre being carried by Williamson. Fazackerley was laid out for a time, and when he recovered Everton were all over their rivals, Chedgzoy twice slamming in centre-shots that Williamson had to attend to. Even stronger work was that made by Parker, but Williamson was safe. The veteran goalkeeper baulked Everton in thrilling manner with a one handthump. It was a confident piece of workmanship, and Everton’s part in bringing Crossley to his shot was quite one of the prettiest bits of play seen for some time. Parker worked the ball, and at a convenient tossed to Fazackerley, who was expected to put out to the right wing, but cleverly turned the ball to inside left, where Crossley, running forward, hit a terrific ball first time. The shot and the save were alike brilliant.
 A STUDY IN DEFENCE
Fern did well to save a corner, and Parker did ill when he stopped a boot with his ankle, Marshall’s defence was a study whether with head or with foot, and equally prominent were the Everton backs. Play was of a higher standard than we have seen here for some time, and there was an added touch of brilliance when, from a free kick given wrongfully against Elliott on the score of offside, Parker made a hot shot from close range, which Williamson dived at, and just stabbed.
PARKER SCORES
Parker was not to be denied, and within a second,he was right on top of a centre by Harrison, who planted the ball between the backs, Parker scoring a popular goal. In spite of his injury, Parker was playing his old-time style. Fazackerley, whether waiting for corner kicks or dribbling in his own fascinating way, was always a man on the spot. It was worth mentioning that after scoring Parker’s momentum carried him along the ground and his face grazed the upright, but there was the happiest of smiles on his face. Chedgzoy got in one of his most angular centres that Williamson was content to kick away, after which the referee allowed Parker to go on, although the pretty movement by Fazackerley should have been nipped in the bud, being offside. Parker was charged as he was shooting, hence the wide shot from two yards range.
A HASH OF A CHANCE
Jack Carr made a hash of a nice chance, and, considering the very capable way that Middlesbrough played in the open, it was surprising that they did not make any work for Fern. The home side was playing confidently and shooting frequently, and always with pace. For instance, Crossley made a half-volley that nearly did the Moran trick on W. Carr. Then Fazackerley set Crossley going, and headed the centre to goal, Williamson failing to catch at the first attempt. The enthusiasm of the home centre was such that he could not resist the temptation to fist the ball through, although he knew that everyone on the ground, in spite of the foggy sir, could see the offence. The game was a brillaint exhibition all round, and it was well the Everton backs were in splendid order, because the half-back line was not doing too well against Elliott and company.
GOALKEEPERS’ METHODS
Poulton certainly planted one shot into Fern’s hands, but the ball never looked like a scorer. Notice the contrast between the goalkeepers. Williamson was on the quivive off the time, and when he tried to flick a very fast one from parker, he turned the ball against the crossbar. Fazackerley took the rebound, and was quite close a remark that applied to Brewster. The end of the first half came with Urwin injured. No one of the 40,000 spectators could grumble at the fare, and Parker’s form was a joy. Fortunately for Middlesbrough, he met a tough trio in defence.
Half-time; Everton 1, Middlesbrough 0
Incidents came quickly in the second half, Mordue forced a corner that was troublesome, and McDonald stopped the Borough by sheer force when it looked pounds to a shilling against anyone saving Everton.
POULTON GOES NAP
As a fact, Middlesbrough came again instantly, and after three specimens of back-heeling (the last by the half-back, Ellerington), Poulton got a chance, and snapped it up. The old Albion man has been a persistent scorer ever since he signed three months ago. It was a well-worked goal, considering the top turf was greasy. Everton’s chance of getting the lead again were not improved when Downs was injured. Middlesbrough now played their best, and it was their turn to have the benefit of some foolish decisions on the part of Referee Fairey. It was a wonder George Elliott did not take one presentation plate, and Mordue should have done better than screw wide when he was well in front of goal. Similarly Harrison failed to judge the probable cut on a bouncing ball; so he, too, was well, wide. The Everton stock had gone for a while, and Middlesbrough were playing a more confident and controlling game, added to which the ‘Borough defence found Chedgzoy a comfortable mark just now. Marshall made a powerful header to prevent Grenyer taking the lead. Many people believe the big Middlesbrough back to be the best right back player in the land. All through the play there has been an inclination to carry offside tactics to a state of madness, and now Urwin caught Downs napping and the little winger came to earth in the penalty area. I have seen many an easier case get a penalty kick. However, Everton got away with it. In truth it encouraged them a lot, and Harrison with a cross drive, and Chedgzoy, with an angular centre, were just too swift for Crossley and Parker, otherwise a goal must have been scored, because each man was under the bar.
JUST LIKE BROTHERS
A novel situation then occurred. Jack Carr bowled over Downs in a dangerous manner, and the home captain was plainly going to take the law in his own hands when Carr assured him of his regret and of his lack of intention to do him harm. There was a happy ending to the incident, the men concerned moving off arm in arm. The Everton forwards had gone off their game to an extent, but one had to recognise the lack of assistance from their half-backs. Certainly Brewster was a forward centre-half, yet only Grenyer played a dominating type of game.
PARKER’S SECOND
Parker scored ten minutes from the finish, the backs and goalkeeper being at fault. In an instant Elliott, from a corner made a gorgeous shot, which swung in, Fern making a splendid save. This was the end of a rousing game, quite an improvement on what we have seen here in the past. The better class team of the day had lost its grip on a draw. Parker deserves the D.S.O. in the last few minutes Elliott got the ball dead in front of the Everton goal, and, steadying himself, took deliberate aim. Brewster got the shot full in the stomach, but Elliott, the Everton man, handled the ball.
Final; Everton 2, Middlesbrough 1.

RICHDALE RES v EVERTON RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, December 11, 1920
It was a poor first half, with few thrills; poor shooting. Half-time No score.
CHESTER v.  EVERTON “A”
At Chester. Chester met Everton “A” team in a friendly match at Chester, before a good gate. Emery reappeared for Chester, and Dawson at centre-forward. Rhys Jones, Chester outside-right, was soon prominent, but his centres met with no success, Dawson being very weak. Lewis, Everton centre, scored after twenty minutes’ play. The visitors continued to press, but the Chester defence was sound. Scholes and Thornley, Chester right wing, played good football, and the Everton custodian was called upon to save many times. Everton’s outside-left was the pick of a good side of forwards.
Half-time; Everton “A” 1, Chester 0

STUB MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, December 11, 1920
By Louis T. Kelly

• Everton’s luck was surely dead out in the far north on Saturday
• First, they miss a penalty, and then Middlesbrough take the lead from a goal that was obviously knocked through by Poulton
• It has even been stated that the scorist admitted subsequently that such was the fact.
• Of course there is no appeal, as the referee’s decision is final
• Everton’s sojourn at Whitley Bay last week wasn’t exactly a thing to go into ecstasiesover, particularly with the weather god in his most angry mood
• Everton’s unmarried list continues to dwindle. The housing problems, we suppose, will prevent its reaching vanishing point
• Parker and Harrison are two of Everton’s nicest boys, in mufti.
• Fazackerley has had numerous partners this season. Now he has definitely settled the matter by taking on a life one

DENIED A POINT
The Sunday Sun, December 12, 1920
BORO’S FIGHTING FINISH AT GOODISON PARK
THEIR UNLUCKY GROUND
Though Middlesbrough suffered their usual defeat at Goodison Park, where, indeed, they have won only once under League auspices, they were unlucky yesterday in going under by the odd goal of three after winning five League matches in succession. In the first half, is true, Everton were the better side and deserved their interval lead of a goal. Middlesbrough did not play well together on the greasy turf, but they seemed to find their footing and the measure of the opposition after the interval and were quite the better side. A mistake in defence, however, led to a goal for Everton and the Borough forwards on their part never made anything like most of the chances they worked for themselves. There was fatal tendency to hesitation, a policy that did not pay against a robust defence; indeed, rather too robust at times, but this much must be said for the Borough, they put up a rare, good fighting finish, and sheer bad luck robbed them of an equaliser. To begin with, Everton played quite classy football, but Williamson made three glorious saves, one from a first-time drive by Crossley, when he turned the ball over the bar, being a masterpiece.
PARKER ON THE SPOT
It was about 10 minutes from the start when Parker dashed right up to the goalkeeper and converted a centre from Harrison and he would have had another goal later but for a fine save by Williamson, who turned the ball against the bar for Fazackerley to shoot wide with almost an open goal. Elliott was too closely watched to do much with Urwin’s centres, and Everton were worth a goal lead on the first half display. They were however, generally well held afterwards, and it was the Borough attack that shone but they tried to do too much, and generally that last yard of dribbling or hesitation in shooting or centring enabled the Everton defence to get on top. True, Poulton equalised in five minutes from a pass by Elliott, a clever goal and well gained but the Borough might have had another. Urwin delayed his centres too often and every time Elliott got the ball he was surrounded by opponents. His ribs must be sore to-day, for he was bustled and bustled and charged. Still he kept the wings going well, but the Borough never really extended Fern, though twice Mordue and once Poulton were only just wide. Ten minutes from the end hesitation on the part of the Borough defence let in Parker to give Everton the lead again with a goal that ought not to have been scored, and then came a great finish by the Borough, who, as stated, were the unluckiest side in the world afterwards. Elliott put in a wonderfully fine screw shot, and the ball was sailing in at the far corner when Fern reached it and turned it out. Downs next headed out from Carr as he fell right in the goalmouth, Brewster got in the way of a short-range drive by Elliott and the Borough appealed for a penalty, but Brewster appeared to have bene struck on the body for he collapsed soon afterwards.
CARR IN THE WARS
Next J. Carr appeared to be brought down by McDonald but a claim for a penalty was overruled. Later Carr was again fouled, this time outside the area though he recovered and dribbled on, but the defence was let off when the referee gave a free kick to the Borough, for Carr had a possible chance had he been allowed to go on. If only for their fine finish the Borough deserved a share of the points. It was, on the whole a fast and keen, clean game and it beaten the Borough were by no means disappointed. Everton must have been glad when the final whistle sounded, and the visitors present from Middlesbrough ought to have been satisfied with the display of their favourites on the whole. Williamson kept goal finely in the first half, but had little to do afterwards, while throughout Marshall played splendidly and was the best back on the field. At half Carr did good work, but not so good as Ellerington or Davidson, who backed up their forwards well. Elliott was too closely shadowed to do much, but Poulton and J. Carr were smart, and Urwin was a good winger. Everton’s best were Downs, Brewster, and Parker. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison. Middlesbrough; Williamson; Marshall, Holmes; Davidson, Carr (W), Ellerington; Mordue, Carr (J), Elliott, Poulton, Urwin.

EVERTON 2 MIDDLESBROUGH 1
December 13, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON'S CLEVER WIN.
FIRST HOME VICTORY FOR TWO MONTHS.
Everton's victory over Middlesbrough in the return engagement at Goodison Park was their first home success for exactly two months. It was a welcome and well-deserved win, for Everton played more convincingly than in any of their previous games. Middlesbrough, too, gave a fine display. Everton's margin would have been larger, but for the excellent work of Williamson in goal. The first half saw Everton at their best, and the shots that found their way to the Middlesbrough goal emphasized the deadliness of the forwards. Their sprightliness was in marked contrast to the impotent displays of some recent games. Play sagged somewhat in the second half after the visitors had equalised, but the last fifteen minutes witnessed the most exciting incidents of the game. Everton took the lead through Parker, and then both sides played desperately. Fern's save from Elliott was one of the best features of the match. A lofty shot from a crowd of players carried the ball into the extreme corner of the goal, yet Fern, with fine judgement, got to the ball and turned it past the upright. It was a fine shot and a masterly save. Williamson's work commenced early in the game, for Crossley sent in a sledgehammer drive in the first minute, which Williamson tipped over the bar. Parker followed with a tricky low shot, and Williamson got the ball away cleverly with his left hand. Everton's forward work was irresistible, and spite of Middlesbrough sound defence'Parker scored after 17 minutes play. Harrison placed the ball dead in the centre of the goal, and Parker, dashing between the backs, scored. The Everton forwards continued to hammer the Middlesbrough defence, and it was only the alertness of Williamson that prevented a further score. A smart centre by Chedgzoy was headed to goal by Parker, and the Middlesbrough custodian punched the ball away, while Parker, in his anxiety to score, returned the ball to goal with his hand. On another occasion Parker drove hard against the crossbar, and Fazackerley had a fine opening from the rebound, but he sent wide. Although the Middlesbrough forwards played capital football, Fern's main efforts were in dealing with long shots. Poulton being particularly active in this direction. It was Poulton who equalised at the end of 48 minutes as the result of some capital manoruvring and a timely back-heel touch by Ellerington. Middlesbrough were very aggressive in the early stages of the second half, but the pace toned down, afterwards, Parker gave. Everton the lead for the second time at 79 minutes, and then there was a rousing finish. Fern's brilliant save of Elliott's surprise shot, and Brewster's stoppage of a hard drive by the Middlesbrough centre were outstanding incidents. Williamson played a great game, and was certainly due to his excellent work that Middlesbrough got through with such a small loss so far as goals were concerned. Two district types of defenders in Marshall and Downs were on view, and both did masterly work. Marshall has the artistic touch well developed, rarely wasting a ball, and always cool and reliable, while Downs, with his more robust style, was just as capable. The Middlesbrough half-backs were more methodical, and gave their forwards far more assistance in framing attacks than did the Everton trio. The Everton forwards have rarely played better than in the first half. Parker wanted a lot of stopping, and his return to form made the line a very live one. Elliott got the maximum results from his efforts, and Poulton was a deadly shooter. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards. Middlesbrough: - Williamson, goal, Marshall, and Holmes, backs, Davidson, W. Carr, and Ellerington, half-backs, Mordue, J. Carr, Elliott, Poulton, and Urwin, forwards.

ROCHDALE RESERVES 3 EVERTON RESERVES 1
December 13 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 17)
Everton Reserves were beaten by Rochdale by 3 goals to 1. It was a good game, in which apart from some fine defensive work by Fare and Thompson, the good work was done by Rochdale. There was no scoring in the first half, but in the second Dennison (2), and Lowe scored for Rochdale, and Spencer for Everton. The visitors forwards with the exception of Jones, were poor. The halves work hard, but failed to hold a fast and tricky forward line. Thompson and Fare were a pair of stout defenders.

PARKER “COMES BACK”
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, December 13, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Aberdeen F.C say Everton cannot have the transfer of Bert McLachlan, the international half-back.
Everton by winning at Sunderland and at home on Saturday have mended their way to a great extent. How did they strike you on Saturday, reader? Don’t you think Middlesbrough a Cup-fighting side? Don’t you see the value of back-heading brought home by these visitors. Don’t you think goalkeeping has reached a fine art, after seeing Tom Williamson, who has nowadays to figure in the “Ancients,” not the “Modern” edition? His packing up was an object lesson in cleanliness; but he could not kick from goal very well. As one player said to me recently, “Howard Baker gets the ball yards further than most people, and that in itself is an asset.” The Olympic member had to deal with shots in a snowstorm at Rochdale, and it was no wonder the visitors defence was pierced. Middlesbrough revealed to us their power in goal, at full-back (Marshall is a study in defence tactics and refusal to make the big “punt” and at half-back, where Ellerington made an impression. In attack Everton had the power in the first half, and then failed to live up to the standard they had set, although Parker was uniformly good, and had no more than his deserts when he scored twice. His “come back” has been a great joy to all of us; it did not seem possible that he could regain his shot, his rush, his endeavour. But he has. Of course no one can deny that Fazackerley’s coming has added a touch of skill and much wisdom to the attack- it moves more like a forward line than for some time, yet I would fain see Stanley have a shot at goal. He should not be shy to take this responsibility. Crossley’s famed drive- on the half-volley-would have deserved a goal if a goalkeeper had not made such a startling one-handed deliverance. Our wing men were perhaps below par; they certainly did good things, but taken all round they did not strike one as, shall we say, dominating as they did when they were the live forces of the line and had no support. At half-back too, we had a slowness that was unmistakeable, and the nippy forwards threw a lot of work on the backs, who seemed to play better when they had more to do when the call was spasmodic. Chedgzoy was far from well in health. Still Brewster did many “forward” things. Downs’s heading towards the close was a fine feature, and McDonald saved more than one seeming certain while Fern came to the rescue when the Borough started top shoot by making a grand save from Elliott, who, however, was to blame when Elliott “sat on” the ball with nothing but a first-time shot required top bring a late-on equaliser. It was fine football; quite one of the best and hardest games I have seen. Everton earned their bonus money and their wages.

THE LADIES IN THE LIGHT
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, December 14, 1920
Bee’s Notes
The Dick Kerr international ladies’ football team, who are visiting Everton on Boxing Day, are playing a match of an unusual character next week. They are playing at Preston by artificial light, and it is expected that after the match their efforts for charity this season will have exceeded the £10,000 figure. I hear excellent accounts of the arrangements made for the match at Everton on Boxing Day, and judging from the interest taken in the fixture when the teams line out at 11 a.m; there will be a tremendous crowd. The ladies’ teams, when in Liverpool are to be entertained to lunch and dinner as an appreciation of their services. There has been quite a rush of referees to obtain the honour of officiating in the match, and the game will be controlled by the well-known referee Mr. Stan D. Pears.

SECOND HALF RALLY
Rochdale Times - Wednesday 15 December 1920
ROCHDALE AGAIN IN WINNING MOOD
WELL MERITED 3-1 VICTORY
Rochdale had Everton Reserves as the visitors on Saturday, and as the home team were anxious to continue their sequence of victories a good hard game was expected, for Everton had a slight better record. The teams were;- Rochdale; Crabtree; Nuttall, Baines; Broster, Wilson, Yarwood; Turner, Byrom, Dennison, Lowe, and Connor. Everton; Baker; Fare, Thompson; Brown, Peacock, Garrett; Jones, Spencer, Goodacre, Wall, and Reid. There were about 4,000 spectators present when Dennison kicked off, against the wind, towards the Sandy Lane goal. The first chance came to the homesters, when Yarwood swung the ball across the goalmouth to Turner who with the only the keeper to beat, failed to meet the ball properly with his right foot, and he kicked tamely into touch. Everton then took up the game, and pretty work by Wall and Reid culminated in the wingman’s fast shot hitting the side netting. Nuttall partly miskicked from another of Reid’s shots, and at the second attempt, the outside placed right across the goal over the touch-line. Byrom appeared to be illegally pushed as he was taking the ball near the other goal, but no free kick was given, And Turner forced a corner, Yarwood shooting narrowly wide. Lowe took the ball out to the wing and centred well to Dennison, who transferred to Byrom, but the latter attempting a drop-kick caught the ball on the side of his boot, and it travelled outside. Byrom gave Turner a neat forward pass, but Thompson was much faster than the wingman, and kicked out, and a moment later, when Lowe had passed Fare, the left back ran across to affect a brilliant clearance.
HOME HALVES DOMINATE
Offside spoilt a couple of raids by the Everton men, and when Lowe received from the second free-kick, Fare made a good overhead kick. The home goal experienced a hot few minutes when Reid took the ball down the wing by means of pretty footwork, but Broster eventually cleared, only for hands to be given against Yarwood in midfield. Jones sent across a beautiful centre, which Baines in trying to clear, sent out for a corner. This was cleared without much difficulty. Lowe set Turner on the run either to shoot or to centre, but somehow the local lad missed badly, the ball rolling over the line. After a further attack by the visitors had been nullified by offside, Dennison attempted to trick Fare and Thompson, but the latter tackled successfully. Although the Evertonians were displaying the better football, particularly on the wings, the inside men’s shooting was poor, and at the same time, the home halves were playing a splendid spoiling game. Broster and Wilson distinguished themselves on two occasions the latter from a corner, as Peacock was about to shoot at close range. Snow began to fall, and the elements were all in favour of the visitors, for whom Wall landed the ball on the top of the net from 40 yards. Broster was wise in keeping a strict eye on Reid, the most dangerous forward, and he was loudly applauded when dispossessing him as he was careering down the line. In another pass to Reid, Nuttall showed  a good sense of anticipation in intercepting it, whilst at the other end Fare checked Dennison, who evidently did not expect the tackle.
EVERTON’S POOR SHOOTING
With Wilson in the limelight, in his smart and persistent “mothering” of Goodacre Rochdale were now having more of the game, and after Turner had spoiled one movement by failing to centre, he corrected himself a moment afterwards, and swinging across a beautiful centre from the wing to Byrom, who immediately shot the ball out to Connor. The outside left had a glorious opportunity, but having raced a few yards, he apparently slipped, and Fare kicked away. Crabtree was twice called upon by Spencer and Goodacre, but he was as safe as the proverbial houses, and although Everton dominated the game for some little time, the inside forwards were too mechanical, and their shooting was seriously at fault on two or three occasions when they might have pressed home an advantage. Byrom was fouled as he was making headway, and the free kick, taken by Broster was just cleared when half-time came with the score;- Rochdale 0, Everton Res 0
With the wind in favour of the home side, Rochdale immediately took play into the visitors’ half on the resumption, and within two minutes they took the lead.
TWO GOALS IN FIFTEEN MINUTES
For this Fare was originally to blame in handling mid-way between his line and the middle of the field. Broster placed the ball nicely to Byrom, who when tacked gave to Dennison, and the centre-forward shot hard and true along the ground into the near corner of the net. Enthused by this early success Rochdale went again. Byrom causing baker to exert his full efforts in putting a fast drive round the bottom corner of the post. From the corner, Byrom missed the target by a yard. In a solo run Byrom kicked just too far in trying to pass Thompson, and by way of diversion, Jones took the ball along the line towards the home goal, and forced a corner, which, however, was cleared without difficulty. A period of end-to-end play followed, after which Yarwood fouled Jones, and Crabtree harassed by the three inside-men, was some time before he could get the ball away from his charge. In the end he cleverly found an opening, and kicked away. Nuttall failed to properly head a centre from Reid, with the result that Spencer was given a grand opportunity of equalising but the shot well wide of the posts. The half was a quarter of an hour old when Rochdale further increased their lead, and again Broster, Byrom and Dennison were concerned in the successful movement, which originated in a throw-in by the right-wing half. Seeing Byrom in a favourable position he threw the ball to him, and the forward in turn passed to Dennison who was wating, but with Fare in close attendance. Without the slightest hesitation Dennison with his left foot flashed the ball into the net well out of Baker’s reach, just as Fare was about to tackle. It was a remarkable piece of opportunism, which well deserved the success it brought.
LOWE ADDS A THIRD
Try as the Everton wingers would- and both Jones and Reid contributed some brillaint efforts-the inside men spoilt the advantages they gained either by receiving in an offside position or by bad marksmanship; and at all times they were overshadowed to a great extent by the hard-working Wilson, who gave a fine exhibition in breaking up attacks and distributive work. He opened the game out with an accurate pass to Turner, who placed forward to his partner, and Byrom tried an oblique ground drive, to which Baker had to drop on his knees to save. Reverting to the other end, Everton forced the pace, Jones earning a fruitless corner. Good work, in which Wilson Broaster and Baines were prominent broke up a further Everton combined attack, but Baines was fortunate in finding three forwards off-side after his clearance had rebounded off Peacock. From the free kick Connor passed brown in tricky fashion and his short pass found Lowe in an excellent position, Baker parried the first shot, however, but Lowe followed up, and had the ball in the goal before the keeper had time to recover. Rochdale continued to have the advantage, and Dennison again severely tested Baker with a low shot, Jones changed the scene by taking the ball to the top end of the field, but he finished by firing over the bar, and after Baker had pulled down an effort from Yarwood, Spencer also sent the ball high over. But Everton’s opportunity to reduce the lead eventually came when  a centre by Jones went straight across the goalmouth, but Goodacre and Wall one after the other failed to gather the ball and Nuttall allowed them no second chance.
EVERTON’S LAST-MINUTE REPLY
Turner, who was now playing better, gave Byrom a delightful left-foot pass, and things looked dangerous for the Everton goal. Byrom’s parting shot, however, went across the goal, too far for Lowe to keep it in play. The visitors pressed again for a short time, and it was only the inability of Goodacre to snap up Jones’ centre which saved Crabtree’s charge. Dennison was hustled off the ball as he attempted to thread his way through. In the last few minutes the visitors were awarded a free-kick twenty-five yards from the home goal, and Crabtree brought off a magnificent save from Thompson who had come up top take the kick. Just before time was blown, Goodacre got his head to a centre from Reid, and left Crabtree helpless. Result; Rochdale 3, Everton Reserves 1.

LADY FOOTBALLERS HERE
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, December 15, 1920
THEIR TEAM FOR THE GAME ON BOXINGH DAY
Bee’s Notes
The National Federation of Discharged and Demobilised Sailors and Soldiers have obtained the good offices of the Dick Kerr international ladies’ team to play for their funds on the Everton Football Ground on Boxing Day, kick-off 11 a.m.  The team will be; - Hastie; A. Kell (captain), L. Parr; A. Woods, J. Walmsley, S. Hulme; F. Haslam, S.O. Else, F. Redford, Jennie Harris, D. Clayton, Colours; Black and white jerseys. The fame of the players has spread far. Florrie Redford and Jennie Harris are probably the most talked of lady footballers in the world. There is good reason. Known as the Dick Kerrs’ “box of tricks” they have already scored 78 goals between them this season!  Miss Jennie Harris has been the subject of notice so far afield as Queensland, Australia, and recently a sporting journal there referred to hear as the Ladies Stephen Bloomer. Mr. Frankland, the poplar manager of the Dick Kerr team, was asked a short time ago at what figure he would transfer Jennie Harris, and promptly relied, with due solemnity, £1,000 and a cotton mill! It is safe to assume that the visitors to Goodison on Boxing morning will be astonished with the prowess of the Dick Kerr team.  The full backs Miss Kell (the captain) and Miss Parr-can kick the ball in a way many a mere male full back will envy. The halves are strong, vigorous players, untiring, and by way of compliment (and no compliment could be higher). Miss Walmsley is known as the modern Alex Raisbeck of the ladies. The wing players are speedy, tricky, and scientific, and it is safe to say that the powerful kick of the centre, Miss Redford, will surprise everyone. The Dick Kerr team are issuing a challenge to any ladies’ football club in the world, with one stipulation. The stipulation is that the proceeds must go to some deserving charity. Good luck to the team, therefore.
FOOTBALL NEWS
Everton make no change, Lawson, ex-Seaham Harbour, may be transferred from Everton to Bury or Stockport.

EVERTON BOY LEAVES
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, December 16, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Bury, have, as suggested in our columns yesterday, signed on a half-back. S. Lawson, who has been connected with Everton for a couple of seasons. He is a sturdily-built player, 22 years of age. South Shields and Bristol City are said to have made efforts to get Lawson, but as his wife is a native of Bury, and lives in that town, he has gone there.
Everton second team; Howard Baker; Fare, Thompson; Brown, Weller, Williams; Jones, Spencer, Kirsopp, Wall, and Reid.
EX-EVERTON FORWARD’S FURTHER MOVE
Ernie Gault, who went to Cardiff City from Wallsend and Everton, has been transferred to Stockport County, a team he used to play for.

W.E.GAULT
Hull Daily Mail - Friday 17 December 1920
Stockport County are welcoming back an old player in W.E. gault, a centre forward who has had two periods of service with Everton.  At the close of last season he went to Cardiff City, from whom his transfer has been secured. 

BEES NOTES
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, December 17, 1920
At the Albion ground Everton may create a surprise that will be welcomed up here. The Albion have not been getting among the goals as of yore, and though Jess Pennington is now playing as well as ever he did the fact remains that some of the Albion side are not playing top football. So Everton, with their newly-formed attack, are certain to put up a big fight. I think Everton can just about manage to win. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison.

ALAN GRENYER
Derby Daily Telegraph - Saturday 18 December 1920
One of the most consistent half-backs on the books of the. Everton club is Alan Grenyer, a North Shields man, who graduated in local football, and signed for the Goodison Park brigade 1910. Formerly in inside left he has scored quite a number of goals at half-back with long range shots.
Joe Donnachie
Joe Donnachie, who helped Blackpool to win at Leicester, is a native of Kilwinning in Ayrshire, and has travelled some, as the Yankees say, since he left Rutherglen Glencairn Club for Grteenock Morton.  Later he was with Newcastle United, Everton, Oldham Athletic, Liverpool, Glasgow Rangers and -but that's enough. 

ALBION REVERSE
Sports Argus – Saturday, December 18, 1920
DISAPPOINTING DOINGS AGAINST EVERTON
FAZACKERLEY IN FORM
By “Mavis”
West Bromwich Albion entertained Everton this afternoon, and despite the cheerless weather there was a good "gate.” The ground seemed to have recovered from the heavy snowfall, although there were white patches here and there, and the surface was the soft side. Both teams were as announced. Everton thus fielded their £20,000 side."
Teams;- West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Pennington; Richardson, Bowser, McNeal; Crisp, A.W. Smith, Bentley, Morris, Gregory. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison. Referee Mr. F. Slater (Blackburn). Downs won the toss and defended the Birmingham-road goal. The visitors promptly advanced by means of a left-wing attack, and tried a shot at long range which gave Pearson no anxiety whatever. Smart interception by the Everton wing half-back checked a promising movement by the home forwards, whilst Downs very cleverly deprived Morris of an opening. The slippery hold was already telling on the players, and Richardson completely missed the ball in attempting to clear. At first the referee gave a corner, but on appeal from the linesmen he altered his decision and awarded a goal kick, Everton's protests being unavailing. In the early stages Everton shaped better in taking the ball, but they did not get very near the home goal. Albion, however, were not slow to assert themselves, and from low centre from Crisp ball hit Downs on the hand. There was appeal for a penalty, but this was refused. From the corner kick, however, Smith back-heeled the ball very cleverly, and shot straight for goal, where Fern safely gathered it. Then the men from Liverpool took a turn, and receiving the ball from the right Crossley directed hot, low drive. It appeared likely to beat the goalkeeper, so Pennington fell back into position, but as it happened Pearson cleverly averted a goal. There was an exciting incident in the Everton goal mouth when the ball eluded the visiting backs but had not sufficient force to carry it the goal. Fern and three Albion players went for it together, but Fern was first, and he held tight to it, whilst his three opponents tried to kick it out of his grasp. Following a brief spell by Everton, who found Pennington an insurmountable barrier, Morris made a smart effort which was just too wide.  A foul on Crisp brought Albion a free kick close in, and again Morris was only an inch two out in his marksmanship. Before the attack had been cleared A. W. Smith directed a stiff drive which Fern caught, a feat repeated at the expense of Gregory just afterwards. The Albion backs were remarkably steady under pressure, their volleying being ; beautifully timed. Downs was the Everton stalwart, and twice he intercepted passes that would have placed Morris in a favourable position. Richardson was in capital form, and repeatedly checked the efforts the Everton left wing, besides feeding his own wing very shrewdly. Bentley was painfully slow in anticipating a pass from Morris, and before this error had been atoned for Everton got away and scored. The left wingers were responsible for the movement and when the ball went; across FAZACKERLEY seized upon it and shot into goal, Pennington making a desperate effort to prevent score. This reverse came after 25 minutes, and was not deserved on the balance of play. Albion responded gallantly and there was an abundance of clever play by the home forwards in goal area, but no actual opening presented itself despite the slippery turf, which seemed to upset the balance of the Everton defenders. In a duel with McNeal, Fazackerley was injured and had to leave the field, and whilst he was off Chedgzoy made a clever run but finished badly. Just as Fazackerley returned, Gregory and McDonald collided, and both were temporarily under repair. After 35 minutes' play Everton drew further ahead. Harrison again provided the opening, and from centre PARKER met the ball with his head and neatly turned it into the net. The home left made a valiant rally, and from a free kick, taken by Gregory, Bowser headed wide at a great pace. Despite the heavy margin against them, Albion had more of the play, but could not keep their heads in front of goal. Crisp once had an easy opening, but another forward spoiled it by intervening. Try as they would Albion could not reduce the arrears, although they were oftener on the aggressive than their opponents. There was too much finery in front goal bring reward against so robust a defence that Downs was presenting. A long sequence of dainty passes ended in Morris sending a low drive wide the far post with Fern out position, and Gregory also grazed the bar with a fine effort from long range. Harrison executed a brilliant run on the left wing, twice evading the tackle of Richardson. Half-time; Everton 2 Albion 0.
Hopes of Albion pulling the game out of the fire were admittedly not high when the teams returned to the fray. Everton's left wing immediately made tracks for goal, but off-side pulled them up. The home side made an eager reply, and a desperate recovery by Crisp saw Fern turn the ball behind for a fruitless corner. Pennington intervened in some clever work by the Everton right wing and averted a centre, and from this clearance Gregory forced another corner. If eagerness alone spelt goals Albion would have been on terms long ago, but there was a lack of steadiness amongst the forwards at close quarters. Fazackerley made a capital individual burst, which, yielded another abortive corner. Morris raised Albion's hopes by a similar move, and when Downs brought the ball to a dead stop Gregory tried a running kick, which passed safely behind A. W. Smith, tackled Fern in another hot assault by the home side, and with a side turn got in great drive which McDonald diverted for a corner. This led up to a terrific siege, and Bowser tried a long shot which Fern only just managed to clear. Such pressure was bound to tell, however, and after 55 minutes' play Albion got through. A square pass was returned to the right, and CRISP, dashing up, headed past Fern with a well-deserved goal. This livened up things considerably, and enthused extra fight into the play, which was already keen. Joe Smith went to the rescue of Albion when Harrison was on the move, and after Downs and Bentley had indulged in an exciting bout, the visiting forwards got away in a lino. Crossley finally took the ball down, and a goal seemed certain. Pearson, however, shot up a hand and kept out the ball, but fell, and whilst was on the ground Parker drove the ball against the post, whence it rebounded into safety. Then came Albion's great effort. Attack after attack was made on the Everton defence and amid terrific excitement the whole Albion forward line converged on the Everton goal. Fern brought off four remarkable saves at full length, one from Morris being brilliant. Each save meant a corner and every corner another thrill. Nothing like it had been seen on The Hawthorns ground for years. Everton played with the desperation of heroes but how their goal escaped was a miracle. In one attack two defenders were injured, but they resumed amid cheers. The ordeal was telling on Fern who was always in the thick of the fray and twice play was suspended for attention to be paid to him. "Joe" Smith also required attention. When play was continued, Albion redoubled their onslaughts, the half-backs joining the forwards in the desperate effort to force the equaliser . After a long spell the defensive Everton took up the attack and in an endeavour to check Parker McNeal was hurt. Everton had much more of the play after Albion's fierce onslaught had abated itself and an easy chance fell to Crossley from a pass close in, but fumbled the ball badly. Albion seemed to give up hope just when the supreme effort was required. Another attack, however, should have yielded the equaliser for the ball dropped in front of goal at Morris's feet, but again Fern got the ball and cleared. Morris, however, should never have given the goalkeeper a chance of saving. Play was exciting right to the end and Albion should have made the issue safe with the chances they had. Result Albion 1, Everton 2.
THE GAME AT A GLANCE
After 25 minutes.— Everton 1, Albion 0. (Fazackerley scored.)
After 35 minutes: Everton 2, Albion 0. (Parker scored.)
After 55 minutes:— Everton 2, Albion 1. (Crisp scored.)
COMMENTS ON THE GAME.
Albion may well regard themselves as the victims of fate, for the balance of the play they were overwhelmingly the superior team. They simply failed to prove this goals; that is the match in a nutshell. Everton were two goals ahead at the interval, simply because they adopted the right tactics for such a turf and were able to translate their efforts into goals. Albion's tactics in the first half -were wrong, and they persisted applying them even when their opponents were getting goals by other methods. No such charge can be laid against the second half display, however, for they swung the ball about with greater celerity, and sustained their attacks at a remarkable pressure. The hero of the game was undoubtedly Fern, who played magnificently. How many times he fell full length in order to clear it is hard to say, but it must have been close on a score. On the other hand. Albion's forwards gave him what he should never have had—the opportunity to reach the ball. Morris particularly sinned in this respect. Albion lost their unbeaten home record to a club which has scored six previous successes on the same ground.

EVERTON IN MIDLANDS
The Liverpool Football Echo -Saturday, December 18, 1920
HAWTHORNS CROWDED OUT
EVERTON WIN FINE GAME
F.E.F REPORTS ON THE ALBION’S FAST GAME
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Pennington; Richardson, Bowser, McNeal; Crisp, A.W. Smith, Bentley, Morris, Gregory. Referee; Mr. F. Slater, Blackburn.
The Hawthorns took Everton’s visit very enthusiastically and in spite of the early start the League champions ground was well packed. Everton made no changes, but as stated in our notes early in the week Crisp played for Jeplicott owing to the latter being knocked. The Everton players are companied by their chairman and another director, made a very early morning journey to West Bromwich. To begin with, the river had to be crossed, and we left Birkenhead a little after 9 a.m for the Midland capital. The country was nicely covered with snow, and there were patches of show on the ground at the Hawthorns. The pitch, however, was in excellent condition, and although the day was dull and damp there was a fairly good muster of onlookers when the players lined out. Both sides appeared as advertised, and two of the Albion directors with whom I had spoken before the game began predicated an especially keen contest.
THE WIND IN FORCE
There were 25,000 spectators present when the home side started against a rather stiff breeze. Everton made play on the left, and after smith had checked Harrison, Crossley sailed away and presented Pearson with a regular daisy cutter, which the latter neatly gathered. The Albion forwards were well served by their half-backs, and made dangerous progress on the left, but Downs proved equal to the few calls made upon him and the visitors were again in aggressive mood, this time on the right. Chedgzoy and Fazackerley showed how cleverly the close pattern may be accomplished, but they failed at the critical moment. The home side were busy at the other end, and McDonald was in the wars. Many of the spectators called for a penalty against the Everton back. This was ignored by the referee, but the Throstles came along again,and Smith put in a magnificent raking shot, which Fern fielded with admirable dexterity. The pace had quickened, and for a time end to end play was the order. Both sides were striving like greyhounds on the leash, and a hot shot from Crossley, who was doing a deal of good work was smartly gathered by the home keeper. There was any amount of variety and episodes, and excitement ran high when the Throstles proceeded to bombard the Everton defence, but the movement terminated in Crisp lifting the leather over the bar. Another low shot from Smith was kicked clear by McDonald, and a moment later Morris, seizing the ball, sent in a hard shot which passed an inch outside the upright. Everton responded with some clever and well calculated forward work, but they simply could not get behind the home defence. Both Smith and Pennington were on their best behaviour, and anyone with a slight knowledge of football knows what this means. Grenyer twice gave the Everton left wing possession, but Smith spoiled the contract.
FAZACKERLEY SCORES
The next item of note was a breakaway on the part of Harrison, who passed neatly to Parker, but the Everton centre failed at the critical moment. The visitors were now enjoying much the better of the argument, and at length this reaped their due reward. Having got away in fine style, Pearson got to the ball, but put it to Fazackerley, who netted at close range. After the game became faster and more vigorous than ever, and Fazackerley was damaged, but was soon able to return to the field of play. While West Bromwich were pressing strongly Gregory and McDonald came into such violent collision that both men were temporarily stunned, and the Everton player had to be carried off the field.
PARKER DUPLICATES
In spite of this the visitors proceeded to play with greater gameness, and Harrison was again the initiator of a good goal. He ran round Smith and put the ball to Parker, who pounced upon it and scored with a low, swift shot. West Brom replied to this second reverse with a strong assault on the right. They were kept at bay, and the home spectators were sportsmen enough to give McDonald a cordial cheer when he reappeared from the dressing room. Towards the interval there was a slight slackening off, though Everton were frequently dangerous. They did not, however, finish quite as well as might have been desired, and this fact accounts for Chedgzoy and Fazackerley both missing promising chances. Gregory was once in the picture with a beautiful shot, which went wide, and at the other end Crossley, when quite unhampered, sent the ball wide of the target. Just before half-time the Throstles made a desperate effort to reduce the lead, and Morris was well placed when he put the leather a foot past the post. There is no doubt that both sides had given of their best in the first period, and Everton deserved their lead. In spite of a certain hesitation in front of goal the forward work was pretty to watch, and the defence was sound.
Half-time; West Bromwich Albion 0, Everton 2.
The ground was comfortably field when the second half was entered upon in a failing light. The Albion were obviously out to make amends for the fall in the first period, for they at once proceeded to put the Everton defenders on their mettle. Crisp and Smith worked down in nice, menacing fashion, and after they had been stopped, Morris came through and tried his luck with a shot that Fern got down to with creditable smartness.
REFEREE’S OFFSIDE JUDGEMENT
The Everton right opened out play in very clever style, and the referee was at fault in applying the offside rule when Chedgzoy looked like going clean through. A little later Parker worked his way between the backs, and forced a corner, from which Brewster, who had been doing a lot of good work by the way, put it over the bar. The Albion again put on a sprint, and Everton was severely taxed when Bentley, Smith and Morris in turn tried to kick the ball past Fern. The latter was well guarded by the backs, but such was the insistence of the home brigade that they eventually won through Crisp scoring from in the goalmouth. Everton were now slow to retaliate, for they made clever play on the left, and Smith was rather fortunate in stopping Harrison. As the game proceeded West Brom were all out to equalise, if possible, but they had not all their own way by any means. The Everton forwards were as fast and sparkling as ever, and Crossley missed the net by a mere matter of inches. Final; West Bromwich Albion 1, Everton 2.

EVERTON RES v CREWE ALEX RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, December 18, 1920
At Goodison Park. Teams
Everton; Howard Baker; Fare, Thompson; Brown, Weller, Williams; Jones, Spencer. Kirsopp, Wall, Reid. Crewe Athletic; - Scott; Wright, Kettet; Moss, Dunn, Turner, Massey, Caulfield, Rowland, Bentley, Rigby. Everton started the game, and immediately made tracks for goal, neat work by Reid resulting in an early goal for Everton. After beating Moss and Wright, he sent a beautiful pass to Kirsopp, who transferred to Spencer. The player beat Scott with a strong drive after two minutes’ play. Everton forced the pace. And their forwards exhibited splendid combination, which nonplussed the visitor’s defence. The first real advance by Crewe came through their right wing, Rigby receiving from Turner, advanced towards goal, and from his centre the Everton defence for a time was in difficulty owing to Fare misjudging the ball, which almost let in Rowland, but Thompson came to the rescue, Howard Baker was next called upon to save a shot from Caulfield. Taking the game up to this stage, Everton were undoubtedly the better team, the combination between the five forwards being a treat top witness Crewe rarely got near the home goal, but when they did the situation always looked dangerous. Howard Baker later made a clever save from Bentley and a few minutes later from Rowlands.
HOME SIDE THREE GOALS UP
Again the home forwards tracks for the Crewe goal and Reid, who was showing good play on the left sent in a centre which Spencer received, and he gave Scott no chance whatever with a first-time kick. Wall scored a third though Wright miskicking. Just on the interval Wall added a fourth and Kirsopp the fifth. Half-time; Everton Res 5, Crewe Alex 0.
When the second half opened Crewe played much better football and gave Baker something to do, and after ten minutes’ play Dunn opened their score. Kirsopp added a sixth for Everton Res. Final; Everton Res 6, Crewe Alexandra 1

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, December 18, 1920
By Louis T. Kelly

• To Joe Clennell and Tom Bennett; We trust that the end of the year will make the turn of a long run of ill-luck
• Everton had their smallest Saturday gate of the season last week; but the players revealed their best home form thereof
• Everton have been granted more penalties than any other First Division club this term
• Bobby Parker’s case recalls vividly the experience of Tommy Fairfoull a few years ago
• Had not Fazackerley been injured in his first match with Everton, it is highly probable Parker would still be playing the part of odd man out
• It has solved Everton’s centre forward problem too, and on passant, has lifted a weight off Stan Fazackerley’s shoulders, for he doubtless feels happier at inside right than in the more onerous and unfamiliar central berth.
• Most papers gave it out that Thompson was Downs’s partner at Middlesbrough a fortnight ago. This is incorrect, McDonald was the man.
• Everton’s men are a temperate side. No thirst-quenching habits nowadays
• Everton’s mission to-day was to try and lower the Albion’s unbeaten home certificate

GEORGE WILSON
Sunday Post - Sunday 19 December 1920
On my arrival at Cowdenbeath I met George Wilson, looking spruce and full of enthusiasm.  George went to Newcastle after I left, but I played against him when he was partnering Harold Hardman at Everton, and with him against England at Newcatsle in 1907.  Talk about the secret of per[etual youth! He had a great share in his side's success yesterday.  What a unique record he has, too! He now possesses an English Cup medal, a Scottish Cup medal, and a Scottish Qualifying Cup medal, apart from his numerous National honours. 

WEST BROMWICH ALBION 1 EVERTON 2
December 20, 1920. The Liverpool Courier.
EVERTONS GREAT TRIUMPH
FERN'S BRILLIANT KEEPING.
The Everton club has frequently figured among the records, and on Saturday last added another to their list by being the only visiting club to win away from home in addition to claiming the honours of hauling down the Albion's colours at the Hawthorns for the first this season. It was a remarkable game in many ways. To begin with the playing pitch did not lend itself to good footwork, for the surface was treacherous with here and there frozen patches of snow, and not as matters turned out, the players not only countered the attendant difficulties, but upset calculations by giving a capital exposition of the nicer point of play. At the outset the Evertonians were more successful in adapting themselves to the prevailing conditions, and made better use of the chances that came their way with the result at the interval they enjoyed a comfortable lead of two goals. The margin was somewhat flattering. Still no one could deny that they deserved the honours at the turn. The second portion provided football of the hurricane order; in which the Albion, with the exception of the opening and closing period, continually bombarded the Everton goal, only to meet with a resistance, the quality of which is only rarely witnessed, even in these days of strenuous encounters. One player stood between them and quite a crop of goals, and that was the Everton keeper, whose anticipations, fielding and daring will long remain green in the memory of the twenty-five thousand spectators who were present. For twenty minutes without a break the Albion forwards were hammering away at the Everton defence, during which time clever, shots running into double figures were rained in, and but one found a billet. Had the persistency of the home forwards materalised none who witnessed the game could have begunted them, at any rate a division of the honours. Still the Everton custodian had to be reckoned with, and fortunately for his side he was right on the top of his form.
HOW THE GAME WENT.
The players were not long in settling down to ground, difficulties, and both sets of forwards rarely wasted an opportunity of testing the respective keepers. Everton had a slight breeze behind them and were generally the more dangerous in early movements. Still Smith was the first to get in a really testing shot that Fern ably attended to, and after Crossley had fully tested Pearson, Morris was only inches wide with the Everton keeper out of position. Then followed a couple of smart sprints by Harrison, followed in the second instance by an accurate centre, which Pearson only partially gauged, and Fazackerley forestalling Pennington, who dropped back, had no difficulty in opening the scoring. This success came after play had been twenty-five minutes in progress, and ten minutes later Parker added a second, also the result of fine forcing play on the left wing. Just prior to this Fazackerley had retired limping, and had no sooner returned when McDonald had to be carried off, and it was during the absence of the latter that Everton's second point was recorded. On resuming, the Albion embarked upon a plan of campaign that promised ultimate success. There was a perfect understanding between the half-backs and forwards, the latter being plied with swift ground passes from which much headway was made. After ten minutes play Crisp converted a pass from Morris, and following upon the success renewed and persistent pressure was brought to bear upon Fern's charge, with a result that has been already indicated. Fazackerley and Chedgzoy had changed position midway in the second half, and notwithstanding the comparatively few advances to the home goal in this period, the Blues might easily have forged further ahead, for Fazackerley was out of luck with a ball that struck the foot of the upright, and late on Parker had what appeared to be an easy opening, though probably the soft turf had much to do with his failure to steady himself.
PERSONAL POINTS.
Coming to the players, Fern was a hero among heides, for all played well in the respective sphere. He was injured twice in diving at the feet of opposing forwards at a time when all seemed lost, and facial scars were the outcome of his daring. High and low shots from long or close range came alike to him, and he specialised in turning a ball round the foot of the post for a corner when the feat seemed well nigh impossible. There was no doubt that his display was stamped with the hallmark of class and his brilliant performance was duly recognised by the spectators at the conclusion of the proceedings. In front of the keeper were two stalwarts in Downs and McDonald, whose heady interventions and clearances of the first half were followed by dogged defence during the harassing period of the second, when the Everton half-backs had been frequently overrun. The halves were generally more concerned in breaking up tactics in which they met with a good measure of success, but in placing they did not compare so favourably as the opposing trio, whose touches to their forwards, especially those by Richardson in the second portion were models of accuracy. Smith and Pennington had a fine understanding with the wing halves and in addition provided a capable cover for Pearson, who could not be blamed for this points recorded against him. Forward play was distinctly good on both sides, with marksmanship, considering the difficulties of foothold up to a good standard. Parker led his line well, and while Fazackerley's leg injury discounted efficiency on the right, Harrison and Crossley levelled up matters and were mainly concerned in Everton's incisive advances. The Albion forwards gave a display reminiscent of their best games of last season. Bentley and Smith were capable marksman in the inside positions with Crisp and Gregory speedy in movement and dangerous with their cross drives. Teams: - West Bromwich Albion: - Pearson, goal, J. Smith, and Pennington, backs, Richardson, Bowser and McNeal, half-backs, Crisp, AW Smith, Bentley, Morris, and Gregory, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards. Referee F. Slater, (Blackburn).

EVERTON RESERVES 6 CREWE ALEXANDRA 1
December 20 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 18)
At Goodison Park. Everton placed a strong team in the field, including Thompson, Reid, Kirsopp, and Wall gave the best exhibition. This game in the first half, Crewe only occasionally troubled the home defence. The Blue's forward line combined beautifully, and did not hesitate to shoot with the result that five goals were scored though Spencer (2), Wall (2), and Kirsopp. In the second half Crewe showed much improvement, and had an equal share of the game. After ten minutes play Dunn scored with a long shot, and later Baker made good saves from Caulfield and Rowlands. Kirsopp headed Everton's goal from a free kick. Everton: - Baker, goal, Fare, and Thompson, backs, Brown, Weller, and Williams, half-backs, Jones, Spencer, Kirsopp, Wall, and Reid, forwards.

ALBION ATTACK DEFIED
Birmingham Daily Gazette- Monday December 20, 1920
FROM THE HERO OF EVERTON’S VICTORY
STUDIES IN TACTICS
WEST BROMWICH 1, EVERTON 2
By “The Throstle”
West Bromwich Albion surrendered their clean sheet for home game on Saturday by losing to Everton by two goals to one after a remarkable game. The champions, however, may justly claim to have been badly treated by the gods, for on the balance of play they should at least have drawn, and on the showing of the last half they should have won by a substantial margin.
UNAVAILING SHORT PASSES
“Should haves,” however, do not count in the League chart, and Everton’s £20,000 team reaped the reward of their quicker apprehension during the opening period. For it was certainly during this half that the home team sacrificed their chances of winning. It was simply a question of tactics. Everton swung the ball about with rare abandon; Albion resorted to embroidery- and this on a turf so slippery that short passes were intercepted with ease by the Everton halves and backs. The visiting forwards advanced to their objective by bolder methods, and though the home backs were as steady as could be even under the severest pressure, and with a treacherous foothold to contend against Fazackerley and Parker both accepted opportunities of turning centres from Harrison into the net.
DRESSING ROOM COUNSELS
At the opposite end, Fern was frequently under siege, and whilst credit is due to him for the agility which enabled him to reach several awkward shots, there were occasions when only the proverbial inches denied rasping cross-drives from Morris and a fierce header from Bowser their reward. At half-time Everton held the comfortable lead of two goals without having expended half the energy of their goal-less opponents. The drama element of the game was reserved for the second half, it was early apparent that dressing-room counsels had decided upon a change of policy and to the gratification of the home supporters the Albion applied themselves to the strategy which had so amply rewarded the visitors.
SKILL AND PERTINACITY
Ten minutes of sustained attack culminated in crisp neatly heading through, and this was the prelude to a terrific siege of the Everton goal. The defenders fought stubbornly, but there were unmistakable weakness apparent, and if ever a harvest of goals seemed probable this was the occasion. The crisis, however, produced the hero, for Fern, the goalkeeper, defied the whole Albion forward line by a compound of skill and pertinacity. For a full twenty minutes he was literally throwing himself at shots which rained in from Bentley, Gregory, Smith, and Morris, whilst his long reach enabled him to deflect menacing efforts from Crisp and Bowser.  Over and over again he alone saved Everton, and as so often happens his defiance appeared to have a mesmerising influence on the opposition.
MATTER OF STRATEGY
At all events, Morris once found himself four yards away from the goal with the ball at his feet, and all he could do was to place it in the goallie’s hands. The Albion attack having abated itself, Everton forwards roused themselves, and twice came very near to augmenting their score, Crossley and Fazackerley missing unaccountably. No serious fault can be found with the losers, who were certainly the equals of their conquerors in all but the matter of strategy. The chronic weakness in the forward line was evident, of course, but to emphasise this is merely to flog a dead horse. Crisp deputised very capably for Jephcott, whilst at back it was refreshing to note the perennial rivalry between Pennington and Downs. Both played with the judgement of veterans, and were the stalwarts in defence.
PLEASANT MEMORIES
Richardson and Grenyer were the best half-backs, but both defences were in great form, even if the sustained pressure of the Albion revealed symptoms of collapse in the Everton rear-guard. Fern was the hero of the game, and was accorded a great reception when he retired. Albion crowds know how to appraise a skilful; opponent, and this defeat will leave only pleasant memories of really wonderful custodianship. Teams;-
Albion; Pearson; Smith, Pennington; Richardson, Bowser, McNeal; Crisp, A. W. Smith, Bentley, Morris, Gregory. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison. Referee; Mr. F. Slater (Blackburn).

HAPPY AND GLORIOUS
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, December 20, 1920
By F.E.H
Everton are happy and glorious was their victory against the Albion. There was a big crowd and a great element of excitement in the snow laden air at the Hawthorns on Saturday. The time but the throstle in the cage chirruped and it seemed to be the general opinion so far as I could gather that the Albion would “just about win.” But they didn’t. The Everton players came out of their respective shells in the most satisfying fashion, and they won well on merits one of the hardest and most keenly contested fights I have seen so far this season. There was a period in the second half when the Midland team literally penned the Evertonians in their own half, and a fusillade was on the Everton goal, it has been said before now that occasion often makes the man. On Saturday Fern was a case in point. He seemed to bear a charmed life between the sticks and kept such a goal that-to quote a phrase “the ranks of Tuscany could scarce forbear to cheer” altogether it was a great game, and Everton are entitled to plume themselves upon a very fine performance. Harrison led the way to the opening goal, which was gained by the closely watched Fazackerley and the second was smartly secured by Parker, who is right back to his proper form. The halves had a rather gruelling time of it, but came through with flying colours, and the work of Downs and McDonald cannot be too highly commended. West Bromwich are a good side, in a certain amount of sympathy may be extended to them in their defeat. They certainly tried with the gallantly of gladiators to get on even terms, but it was not their afternoon out Everton were in dominant mood, and they won through. But after all it was Fern’s game, and I have no doubt that this gentle manly goalkeepers that his damaged nose is well worth it!
Cup draw Everton to play Stockport County

MORE ABOUT THE LADIES’ MATCH AT WALTON
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, December 21, 1920
Bee’s Notes
The ladies’ match for the cause of the ex-service men to be played at Everton on Boxing morning (11 o’clock) is evidently going to be a very popular affair. I hear of numerous parties who are booking the match as part of their Christmas festivities, and they do well. The St. Helens Ladies are sending a strong team, while the Dick Kerr team will be composed of the players who played so well in the recent continental tour. It speaks volumes for the Dick Kerr Ladies that in Preston where they have played repeatedly, they drew over 10,000 spectators to their match last week. I have been doing rather well, so kind friends tell me in the prophetic line recently, and therefore I will encourage the promoters of the match by saying that I am quite satisfied there will be a splendid gate at Everton on Boxing morning. I intend to be present at the match myself-would not miss it in fact, and my advice to every football follower is to seize the opportunity of helping the cause of the ex-service men and at the same time witnessing a sporting event which is worth going some distance to view. The Everton Industrial Band will play selections. The Lord Mayor of Liverpool and the Mayor of Birkenhead have accepted invitations to attend, while there is sure to be a large gathering of the theatrical fraternity to see how Miss Ella Retford manage the kick-off. I have already mentioned the good work the ladies have done for good causes, and am glad they are to have a first-class reception in Liverpool. The Mayor of Birkenhead has kindly agreed to entertain the teams to lunch, and they are to be the guests of Bent’s for dinner in the evening. In the afternoon the lady players will attend the Liverpool match, seats having being kindly reserved for them by the Liverpool football club. If anyone misses the match don’t blame me, because if you take my advice, you will keep Boxing morning free of all the other engagements.
APPLICATION FROM FAZACKERLEY REFUSED
At a meeting of the Management Committee of the Football League in London, to-day, a letter was read from Fazackerley asking of a percentage of his transfer fee.  The application was refused.

GEORGE WILSON
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 22 December 1920
A unique record has been established BY George Wilson, the ex-internationalist, now playing for East Fife. The one-time Hearts, Newcastle United, Everton, Belfast Celtic, and Raith Rovers player is already in the possessor of no fewer than seven international caps and English and Scottish Cup badges, and, now that he has won a Qualifying Cup badge, will have a collection of football honours second to none.

EVERTON PLAY AND FEE
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, December 22, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Everton have made their arrangements for the coming holidays and, starting with a winning side, half their battle was over. They have chosen the same side that won at West Bromwich to play at home on Christmas Day, v. Arsenal, while the reserve side at Southport will be Howard Baker; Fare, Thompson; Brown, Weller, Williams; Jones, Spencer, Kirsopp, Wall and Reid.
On Boxing Day the first side is at Woolwich and the reserves face Southport, at Goodison. Boxing morning (11 o’clock) v St. Helens Ladies the officers of the club announce that shareholders and members will be admitted to their stand upon presentation of their tickets. Usually the shareholders have been charged a shilling for such a match as the one under consideration, but this not being the case this time I am sure the shareholders and ticket-holders will of their own freewill make a generous gift to the fund.
EVERTON PLAYER AND HIS TRANSFER FEE
At a meeting of the Management Committee of the Football League in London, yesterday, a letter was read from Fazackerley (Everton) asking for a percentage of his transfer fee. The application was refused.

GEORGE WILSON
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 22 December 1920
A unique record has been established BY George Wilson, the ex-internationalist, now playing for East Fife. The one-time Hearts, Newcastle United, Everton, Belfast Celtic, and Raith Rovers player is already in the possessor of no fewer than seven international caps and English and Scottish Cup badges, and, now that he has won a Qualifying Cup badge, will have a collection of football honours second to none.

EVERTON TEAM
December 23, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
The Everton team for Saturday as no changes from the side that won last week against West Bromwich Albion. Everton against Arsenal at Goodison Park, Fern, Downs, McDonald, Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker Crossley, Harrison

CHRISTMAS DAY FOR MERSEY ENTHUSIASTS
The Liverpool Echo- Friday December 24, 1920
Bee’s Notes
The Christmas programme for us on Merseyside is particularly attractive. I think both Liverpool and Everton will gather many points and I am sure everyone will be glad to have the opportunity of seeing the ladies play on Monday morning at Everton. I saw them at New Brighton and reckon Dick Kerrs a remarkably good side. As the gate is for charity’s sake, I hope a four-figure gate will be recorded. As far as League games are concerned, we have Arsenal here to-morrow and Everton will be tested by Dr. Paterson, Fred Pagnam, Frank Bradshaw and Co.
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison.
OUR LADY VISITORS
Very few people can be uninterested in the lady’s match on behalf of the ex-service man cause. Naturally more attention has been devoted to the doings Kerr eleven. St. Helens are justly very proud of their record, and when I say that partisanship between the two teams runs high, I am only stating a simple fact. Any amount of like vigour may be expected, and Mr. Durbar, the St. Helens secretary, is very confident as to the result. St. Helens have a goalkeeper worth watching, and a centre forward of the Appleyard type. Dick Kerrs are playing the identical eleven which played throughout the French tour, and when the ball is set in motion at 11 on Boxing morning there should be a record charity crowd to see the following teams; -
DICK KERR INTERNATIONAL LADIES
Colour Black and White jerseys
Hastle; Kell (cap), Parr; Woods, Walmsley, Hulme; Haylem, Lyons, Redford, Harris, Clayton.
ST HELENS LADIES FOOTBALL CLUB
Colour Blue jerseys
Waine (Capt); Makin, Gee; Britch, Ranson, Gornall; Bayley, Johnson, Scott, Woods, Hayes.

EVERTON 2 ARSENAL 4
December 28 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
SURPRISING DEFEAT OF EVERTON.
Two goals scored in the last five minutes of the match unabled the Arsenal to create a surprise by defeating Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday, by 4 goals to 2. But the Arsenal deserved the success on the run of the play. Their goals were generally well worked for, but the same could not be said for those obtained by Everton, one of which was in absolute grit. Still there were faults to find with the Everton defence when the Arsenal got ahead in the concluding stages and they might not have scored their third goal but for the propenalty to wander on the part of Downs. The Arsenal were the quicker and smarter side for most of the game, and at times their forwards played exceedingly well on the heavy ground. There was also a strong cross wind that frequently upset the calculations of the players, but the visitors overcome the difficulties of the situation much better than did the home side, who were slow and uncertain. The back play on both sides was only moderate, though McDonald and Bradshaw did many good things. Still all the backs were uncertain under pressure, and Everton might with advantage have bustled the opposing defence more than they did. Grenyer was a long way Everton's best half-back, Butler being most prominent for the Arsenal, who had fine forwards in Pagnam, Toner, and White. Parker did fairly well for Everton without reaching the form he showed against Middlesbrough. Fazackerley passed neatly, and Chedgzoy and Harrison put across some good centres, but the line was not up to the Arsenal's standard. The visitors scored after twenty-five minutes' play, Pagnam netting a fine goal from Rutherford's centre. Four minutes later Parker equalised through the Arsenal defence blundering, while five minutes from the interval Hutchins from a centre by Harrison, headed the ball right to the foot of Parker, who had no difficulty in putting Everton in front. Twenty minutes after the change of ends, Blyth equalised with a fine shot. Five minutes from time Toner give the Arsenal the lead. Downs just previously having gone up into the Arsenal half and left the visitors left wing unattended; and three minutes later, after Fern had saved from Pagnam at full length, White put on another goal. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards. Arsenal: - Williamson, goal, Bradshaw, and Hutchins, backs, Baker, Butler, and McKinnion, half-backs, Rutherfords, White, Pagnam, Blyth, and Toner forwards.

SOUTHPORT 0 EVERTON RESERVES 5
December 28 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 19)
Everton Reserves, including Kirsopp and Howard Baker; had an easy task on Christmas Day at Ash-Lane, where they defeated Southport by five goals to nil. Spencer scored the first and third, and Weller the other three. The match, in which an inferior side strove unavailingly against overwhelming odds was in the second half robbed of any remaining attractiveness by Everton adopting the one back game, even after they had a lead of four clear goals. The gate money was £214-a record.

ARSENAL 1 EVERTON 1
December 28, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON SHARE THE POINTS AT HIGHBURY.
FERN'S BRILLIANT SAVE.
Although Everton started off with great dash at Highbury, before 40,000 spectators, and scored a brilliant goal through Fazackerley at the end of sixteen minutes, they had to divide the honours. In making a draw, however, the Merseyside team may derive consolation from the fact that, in the opinion of good judges, they played the best and prettiest football seen on the North London ground this season. In front of goal Everton always looked more capable on the greasy surface, and yet, especially during the opening half, Fern had far more work to do than Williamson, the Everton keeper making wonderful saves from Pagnam, Blyth, and McKinnion. He was not beaten until twenty minutes had passed in the second half, when Pagnam headed through from close quarters. At full back the visitors, were visitors were superior in a game remarkable for its great pace, but Downs and McDonald, well as they played. were often beaten by the Arsenal forwards, who were just a trifle unlucky in failing to win both points. Soon after the Londoners had equalised, Harrison, who was carried off just before the interval with a damaged knee retired and with Dr. Paterson hurting his ankle at a later stages, each team finished with ten men. Crossley made a great impression and so did Chedgzoy, although he suffered a heavy charge near the end. Brewster and Fleetwood played a fine game at half, in which line Peacock, who took the place of Grenyer, represented the only change in the teams. Teams: - Arsenal: - Williamson, goal, Bradshaw and Hutchins, backs, Baker, Butler, and McKinnion, half-backs, Rutherford, White, Pagnam, Blyth, and Toner, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Peacock, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards. Referee G. Austin.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 SOUTHPORT 1
December 28 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 20)
On Christmas Day Everton won at Southport by 5 goals to nil, and in the return game at Goodison Park, yesterday, were again victorious this time by 3 goals to 1. Both sides made changes especially the visitors, who had a reorganised team. During the first half Southport played good football and scored the only goal though Rigby. Everton put on a lot of pressure, but Halsall kept out all shots, one in particular a great effort by Blair. The second half play was chiefly confined to the Southport half, and Blair equalised after four minutes. Livesley scored the second from a scrimmage, during which Garner was badly hurt and carried off. Blair added the third and Thompson missed from a penalty. Great credit was due to the fine defence of Halsall, Sinclair, and Littleton, otherwise the score would have been much heavier.

LADIES' MATCH
December 28 1920. The Liverpool Courier.
FORTY THOUSAND SEE DICK KERR'S BEAT ST HELENS.
Dick Kerr's team of Lady footballers have gained fame all over the country, and the ideas of bring the side to oppose a team of St Helens girls at Goodison Park was a happy one. The match was in aid of the Discharged Soldiers and Sailors' funds, and Liverpool sportsmen and women turned up in great force at the Park yesterday morning. Large numbers were unable to gain admission, and the stand entrances were closed long before the match started. The fund will benefit to the extent of some £3,000, as there were 40,000 spectators present. Dick Kerrs team won by four goals to nil.

LADY FOOTBALLERS AT GOODISON PARK
The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury= Tuesday, December 28, 1920
A £3,055 GATE FOR CHARITY
Liverpool took a deep interest in the visit of lady footballers to the city and the gate receipts yesterday at Goodison Park, where the famous Dick Kerr’s side from Preston beat St. Helens ladies 4-0, were £3,055. It was an enjoyable game, although somewhat one-sided. It is the privilege of a lady to be late, and therefore a crowd of nearly 40,000 people at Everton F.C’s ground yesterday showed no sign of irritation that the lady footballers kept them waiting. The attendance was note-worthy, because it was a charity game and was probably a record. The object of the match was to provide funds for the Discharged Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Association. The game gave evidence of woman’s capacity for taking hard knocks and woman’s adaptability to shine in a man’s sport. Dick Kerr’s a Preston ladies’ side that has made its name in England and France as the best ladies’ football team, lived up to its reputation and beat St. Helens 4-0. Superior in speed and stamina. Dick Kerr’s were always on the top of their opponents, and to show the disparity between the elevens it is only necessary to state that the winners’ goalkeeper had not one shot to stop, whereas the St. Helens keeper was kept wideawake all through and her manner of catching and fielding the ball was the feature of the match. But for Miss Waine’s goalkeeping, St. Helens would have been swamped. Miss Waine’s goal kicks were her only blemish. Mr. Stan Peers was the referee, and he had no trouble with the ladies, who were not argumentative and played a hefty, fair game, and played to the whistle with a readiness that might be copied by the menfolk. Miss Ella Retford kicked off, and also introduced a new touch, for she kissed the captains, and the referee was in danger of similar treatment. Others who graced the enjoyable proceedings with their presence were Lord Derby and the Lord Mayor. All present enjoyed the game because the ladies were so whole-hearted in their effort, and Dick Kerr’s had evidently been coached with a sense of the worth of tactics. Their backs, for instance, were solidity itself, and when a half-back was hurt the Preston team’s captain showed her versatility by making a change in positions and then helping herself to three goals. Miss Clayton had opened the account for the Prestonians. It was after that the left half got into the wars- and was attended by a lady trainer-finally taking up the left back position. Miss Kell moved to centre-forward, and proved that her strong kick was too good for the St. Helens team, which tired perceptibly, and could not cope with the speed of the opposition. No one was more prominent than Miss Harris of the winners, whose dash, feint and ball-control made her stand out as the leader of the side. She was capable of beating all and sundry and this despite her lack of inches. She was not quite at her best, in shooting. The teams were;-
Dick Kerr’s;- Hastie; Kell, Carr; Woods, Walmsley, Hulme; Haslam, Harris, Mills, Lee, and Clayton. St. Helens; Waine; Makin, Gee; Britch, Ranson, Swift; Davies, Johnson, Scott, Woods and Hayes.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, December 28, 1920
LADIES SKILL WITH BALL
Yesterday, Mr. Frankland, of Dick Kerr’s and Mr. Gordon, of St. Helens ladies’ football sides. Having asked me to accept their thanks for, they said, “being mainly responsible for the excellent attendance at the ladies’ game,” to thank; also the Everton club’s officers and staff-and the ladies. They agreed and asked me to say to you all.  “A big, big thanks for breaking the record.” It appears that Dick Kerr’s best previously was £1,050 in France. Now they can claim to have helped to produce in one game a sum of £3,100. In view of that morning gate and the £3,000 gate at Anfield, the city broke a new record yesterday, for never before has a sum of £6,100 been taken in one day at football. Both games have enjoyment, even if Liverpool’s crowded it real excitement into the last quarter of an hour of play. The ladies at Goodison Park gave us all much pleasure. We appreciated their skill, their stamina, their determination, and their manner of taking hard knocks without “turning a hair.” Sometimes the cap didn’t fit, and there was a hair turned; still one must say that they all played well and hard throughout. One lady on the right wing of St. Helens loved to dribble; she lived for it. But she did not succeed in the manner that little Jennie Harris did-what a splendid little player. And what full-backs Dick Kerrs have; they study their kicks, and are the back-bone of the side.  What I am puzzled to know is; Will kind Ella Retford kiss the rival captains if she kicks off in a gent’s match? If so, I’ll fix one up! Another puzzle is this. How could Referee Peers send anyone off the field of play for ungentlemanly conduct when all were ladies? Of course, it is the privilege of the ladies to be late (cough and say in ninety-nine out of hundred engagements!), and therefore none of the 45,000 spectators grumbled. The ladies played to the whistle with a promptitude that did them proud. May gentlemen copy their example. I saw one funny incident during the holiday sport. A clever boy was referring over at Wallasey, and he though so much of a Riversdale man’s save that he went over and shook him by the hand! Another incident was the request of a referee at Everton Reserves’ game. The official asked Howard Baker if he handled the ball, and he replied “Yes” Prior to this request referee and linesman had given the signal for a goal kick. We are coming on!
FERN’S BRILLIANT SAVES
Although Everton started off with great dash at Highbury, before 40,000 spectators and scored a brilliant goal through Fazackerley at the end of sixteen minutes, they had to divide the honours. In making a draw, however, the Merseyside team may derive consolation from the fact that, in the opinion of good judges, they played the best and prettiest football seen on the North London ground this season. In front of goal Everton always looked more capable on the greasy surface, and yet especially during the opening half, Fern had far more work to do than Williamson, the Everton keeper making wonderful saves from Pagnam, Blyth and McKinnon. He was not beaten until twenty minutes had passed in the second half, when Pagnam headed through from close quarters. At full back the visitors were superior in a game remarkable for its great pace, but Downs and McDonald, well as they played, were often beaten by the Arsenal forwards, who were just a trifle unlucky in failing to win both points. Soon after the Londoners had equalised, Harrison who was carried off just before the interval with a damaged knee, retired and with Dr. Paterson hurting his ankle at a later stage, each team finished with ten men. Crossley made a great impression and so did Chedgzoy, although he suffered a heavy charge near the end. Brewster and Fleetwood played a fine game at half, in which line Peacock, who took the place of Grenyer, represented the only change in the teams.
BORN IN EVERTON, TOO
Congrats to young Wall, the Everton forward who scored three of the five goals by which Everton Reserves won at Southport. He is a local in the best sense of the term, having been born in Everton.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, December 30, 1920
Everton can master West Bromwich Albion, whom nippy little fellows have not had a happy season. Everton have already taken two points from them. Two more should not be impossible to-morrow. Certainly Albion are among our best visitors, and with Everton’s excellent form at Highbury, Hawthorns, &c., I think it certain that Goodison Park will be taxed to the full again. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Reid. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Cook; A.N. Other, Bowser, McNeal; Crisp, A.W. Smith, Bentley, Morris, Gregory. Referee; Mr. F. Slater (Blackburn).
EVERTON PLAYER BREAKS BONE IN HAND
Brewster broke a small bone in his hand last week, but will play to-morrow, at Goodison. The club  have decided to reserve for the Cup tie a small number of seats for the Bullens-road stand, price 3s 6d. applications from Tuesday onwards, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.