EVERTON v  SPURS
The Liverpool Echo, Friday January 1 1915
BEE’S COMMENTS AND REPORT FROM WALTON
Everton opened the New year with a visit from Tottenham Hotspur, who, on a recent visit to the city, lost 7-2 at Anfield. The Spurs since then have come on apace, and Everton knew that no walk-over was theirs.  The home team ahd Kirsopp, vice the injured Jefferis, the youth thus making his New Year notable, this being his first appearance in the senior League. Teams, refereed by Mr. A. Denton.
Everton.- Fern, goal; Thompson, MaConnachie; Fleetwood, Galt (Captain), Makepeace; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Clennell, and Harrison. Tottenham Hotspur;- Jacques; Clay, Pearson; Weir, Steel, Lightfoot; Walden, Banks, Sparrow, Bliss, and Middlemiss. The filthy day caused a small crowd. Fortunately, Everton followers are assured of plenty of covered accommodation, so that, although the crowd numbered probably 12,000, the attendance did not look as big as that. Everton kicked off, and Chedgzoy twice crossed the ball soundly, without making any lasting impression. The answer to his raids was made by Waldon who caught MaConnachie finessing. Makepeace came to his comrade’s assistance and stopped “the little wonder.” Away went Everton thanks to Kirsopp’s determination, and Chedgzoy wisely cut inward before parting with the ball, Clay smothering the centre.  Shots were delivered in the next three minutes. Clennell started them with a ball which was not of the pace that he generally imparts. Then Middlemiss accepted a first-time chance, his shot being without fortune.  It was a great long, strong drive, and the gale that blew helped to carry the ball to goal. Fern could not possibly have stopped what the crossbar did. The same Spurs’ winger topped the bar with a centre, and then for full five minutes Everton were in trouble, Walden being the mainspring of the work. When the Spurs had been subdued Everton went with one strong rush, and Chedgzoy, in his usual fashion, made it impossible for his co-forwards to be offside. Jacques fielded the ball when Fleetwood shot. That was all the goalkeeper could do with a ball that kept low. First Harrison tried to convert to goal; then the Spurs recommenced pressure on the Everton defence, one centre from Walden causing Fern to hand out. Everton’s attacks came in spasms, and in one of these Harrison might have planted the ball into goal. It was a let-off for the Spurs who, however, played a game that Spurs, who, however, played a game that seemed impossible to them, considering their record of the last few months. Bliss was keen on adding to his four score of the previous holiday, and once his shot and a pass right across to Walden showed him to be a footballer of merit. The duels between Makepeace and Walden were wholly enjoyable, as also was a surprise shot by Makepeace which Jacques caught in clean fashion.

J Borthwick
Yorkshire Evening Post - Saturday 02 January 1915
All five Millwall players who have joined the Footballers' Battalion are married men. They include Borthwick, ex-Everton half back.

EVERTON 1 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 1
January 2 1915. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON LUCKY.
SURPRISING FORM BY TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR.
Tottenham Hotspur visited Everton yesterday with a record that did not inspite the belief that they could draw. Their League record was one mainly composed of defeats, and some big scores had been registered against them, Liverpool taking toll with 7-2. So far from being a poor side, they played Everton an expert side, in expert fashion, and thoroughly deserved to beat the locals. Everton's half backs could not cope with the forwards opposed to them, and in the first half one of the best exhibitions of left wing attack was seen, Middlemiss centring well and shooting when well placed –he had no fortune with his shots; while his partner, Bliss, dribbled in the Walden manner, and shot with a force and direction that should have gained him more than one goal. He was inches out of mark time after time, and therein lay his ill-luck. Walden is usually the Spurs live wire, but yesterday the whole line showed a capacity for combining, dribbling, feinting, shooting, and rushing that suggested they should be League leaders instead of being of lowly state. Walden played exceedingly well but he was not the best forward on view, this honour going to Bliss, whose footwork crafty and withal practical was always clinched with a sound shot. Had Fern clipped at any time a goal would have been certain. As it was Bliss equalised after he had dribbled two or three men, his shot giving Fern no chance. The Everton keeper must have stopped a full dozen rasping drives, and he witnessed the passing over of a number of fast shots that must have perplexed aim had they been inches lower. Everton, who were without Jefferis (injured), got away through the game by spasmody runs. They were hemmed in most of the time, and most of the other time were dangerous, for Chedgzoy took the ball well on to the goal-area before crossing it, and Harrison made an occasional centre or drive of goal-producing effect. However, Parker and Clennell were not in shooting form, and it was left to Kirsopp to make his senior League debut good for a goal. After thirty-six minutes he took the ball that Jaques had pushed out, Parker having driven in fast, and low. Kirsopp should have scored before this, when he had a chance to breast the ball beyond the keeper. However, there was no denying the fact that Everton were outplayed and were fortunate to be leading at half-time. Bliss soon equalised matters when the game was resumed, and thereafter there was a grim struggle, the Spurs being the better side right upto the last moment, when by hurrying, they should have got a corner taken. With Galt and Parker off their usual game, it was not surprising that Everton were not the main attackers. However, credit must be given the visitors for their great game, classy and full of interest and unusual in that all its able intricate movements were clinched with a strong shot immediately a goal looked possible. Sparrow was a trifle weak at centre forward, his heading being ill-timed; otherwise there was no weakness on the side, the backs and half backs being most reliable. Everton had good defenders and needed them. The wing half backs were not in their usual prime order, and forward Clennell and Parker were held tight. Chedgzoy and Harrison being the dangerous forwards. Despite the gale and the rain a crowd of some 17,000 spectators saw the following teams well refereed by Mr. A. Denton . Everton: - Fern, goal, Thompson, and Macconnachie, backs, Fleetwood, Galt (Captain), and Makepeace, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Clennell, and Harrison, forwards. Tottenham Hotspur: - Jaques, goal, Clay, and Pearson, backs, Weir, Steel, and Lightfoot, half-backs, Walden, Banks, Sparrows, Bliss, and Middlemiss, forwards.

EVERTON 3 NEWCASTLE UNITED 0
January 4, 1915. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTONIANS FINE DISPLAY.
EASY VICTORY OVER NEWCASTLE.
Time was when the Newcastle United team could be relied upon to furnish an exhibition of football embellished with many of the finer artistic points of the game that stood out in bold contrast to the more robust and vigorous methods of other exponents, but Saturday's contest at Goodison Park demonstrated the fact that the Newcastle side has fallen from its high estate and is now but a shadow of its former self. The Newcastle side, included several of the once-famous team, but their efforts were crude, listless, and unmethodical, so that the game never rose above mediocrity. Everton won easily enough, and their superiority was never seriously challenged. True, the Newcastle forwards created several openings that looked certain to bring about the desired result, but failure at close quarters enabled the Everton defence to come through the ordeal without conceding a point. In the first five minutes of the game the Newcastle defenders made a bad mistake that cost them a goal. Harrison sent across a swift centre, and Hudspeth had a chance to clear, but he neglected it, and Parker, after trapping the ball, scored from easy distance. There was no further scoring in the initial half, although Parker missed one of the easiest chances of the afternoon. Again Harrison centred the ball accurately, and Parker, with the object of making doubly sure, carried the ball within two yards of the Newcastle goal, and then did the apparently impossible by shooting over the bar. Newcastle had their chance to equalise, but King could do no better than crash the ball against the crossbar. This was undoubtedly a lucky escape for Everton, although Parker's subsequent failure balanced the account. Early in the second half the Newcastle forwards again emphasized their inability to clinch their good preliminary work. Hall and Hibbert by good footwork got clean through the Everton defence, and the former had a clear course to the goal when he kicked the ball a yard too far forward, so that fern, who showed excellent judgement in leaving his goal to meet the opposition, was able to get to the ball first and throw clear. Low was injured and went to outside left, but before the close of the game he resumed at his original position. Kirsopp scored Everton's second goal after dribbling to a favourable position, thus figuring among the goal scorers on each of the two occasions he has played with the senior eleven. Hibbert got the ball into the net for Newcastle, but the whistle had previously sounded for offside. Towards the close Newcastle played better than at any other period of the game, and even at this late stage they might have drawn level had they been capable of finishing their work accurately. Hall put the ball forward for Wilson to run in, but the ex-Evertonian replied by shooting wide from a glorious position; and then Hall failed to convert a beautiful ball from King. Harrison completed Newcastle's discomfiture by scoring the "softest" goal of the day, the ball passing slowly over Mellor's outstretched foot into the net. The whole of the Everton side did well, Fern showed admirable judgement with the few shots that did reach him, but he had little to do of an intricate nature. Thompson was a prominent defender, and Brown, who again deputised for Fleetwood, justified the good opinion formed in his earlier appearance. Houston particularly in the first half, led many excellent raids on the Newcastle goal, and Kirsopp as he gains in experience should develop into a serviceable player. Parker's shots brought out Mellor's best work, and Harrison and Clennell made a capital wing. Mellor was the only player on the Newcastle side who did himself justice. He saved some wonderful shots, and his work through out was praiseworthy. The backs were incapable of dealing successfully with the swift and well-organised attacks of the Everton forwards. The half-backs were slow and the forwards neutralised what good work they did in the open by inaccurate shooting. Teams: - Everton: - Fern goal, Thompson, and Macconnachie backs, Brown, Galt (Captain), and Makepeace half-backs, Houston Kirsopp, Parker, Clennell, and Harrison, forwards. Newcastle United: - Mellor, goal, Hamilton, and Hudspeth, backs, Hewison, Low, and Hay, half-backs, Douglas, Hibbert, Hall, King, and Wilson, forwards. Referee Mr. J. H. Palmer.

NEWCASTLE DISAPPOINTING
Newcastle Daily Chronicle-Monday 4 January 1915
MORE FORWARD FAILURES AND DEFEAT AT EVERTON
Everton have always expected big opposition from Newcastle United, and, on Saturday, they believed that their work would be cut out to beat their visitors to Goodison Park, because Chedgzoy, Fleetwood, and Jefferis were absent, and Tottenham Hotspur the previous day had given all the men a gruelling. What happened was that Hudspeth failed to kick clear, as did others of the Newcastle rear-guard, and Parker scored -his 22nd goal of the season. Against this must be placed the “in-front-of-goal” incidents. Newcastle did not play too well, but at one point they fired in four good shots in as many minutes, Hewison, Hay, Hibbert and Low making sensible first time shots when in shooting range. It was good to see Newcastle firing from reasonable distance, and it was a bit of bad luck that one or more of the efforts did not gain “a place.” Everton attacked again, and heavy and persistent was their advance. It was stalled off, however, and then King, thanks to Fern’s weak push-out was placed five yards from goal. He hit the cross-bar and it was not a case of hard fortune for the shooter, as from the distance the time he had at his disposal, and the fact that he was under the bar, he should certainly have accepted the chance. Parker, the home centre, made a somewhat similar error just before half-time, when Everton crossed over with a goal lead instead of honours equal. After the resumption Low was hurt. He want to outside left, Wilson moving inward and Hewison and King becoming half-backs. Although, on the run of the game, Everton were still superior, Newcastle had their chance of equalising. Hall raced through and with care would have given Fern no chance. Instead he pushed the ball too far forward. Hibbert did actually net the ball, but was plainly offside. Still Newcastle, as rearranged were improving in their general tactics and were pressing. They could get towards goal, but in front of goal they were weak. Everton got a goal through Kirsopp, a newcomer, who has scored in his only appearances with the senior team. It was a good goal, and Mellor, the hard-working and capable goalkeeper was not to blame. Still Newcastle had their chance, and would not accept them. Wilson made a blunder of a glorious chance and hall followed suit. Newcastle greatly disappointed by their front-of-goal work. Having failed with fairly easy chances the goalkeeper made his one blunder of the game, Harrison from close range putting in a soft shot that passed over Mellor’s legs-a doleful conclusion to Newcastle’s unhappy day. While it is true that Newcastle’s opponents played better than the previous day the home side was not altogether convincing the left wing being unreliable and Galt only moderate. Thus did the 3-0 score surprise those present. Newcastle raised hopes, and dashed them to the ground. The score did not do them justice, but it was their own fault. There was a slowness down the left flank of the team, and Hewison was not in his best form. Low did well though injured, and King and Hibbert, however, could do little against Makepeace and Thompson. After shaping uncertain at the start the Newcastle backs improved, but McCracken’s absence and personality were made patent. Mellor’s work in goal deserves special praise. Parker scored after five minutes, Kirsopp after 70, and Harrison three minutes from time; Final;- Everton 3 goals, Newcastle United nil. Team;- Everton;- Fern; Thompson, and MaConnachie; Brown, Galt, and Makepeace; Houston, Kirsopp, Parker, Clennell, and Harrison. Newcastle United; Mellor; Hampson and Hudspeth; Hewison, Low and May; Douglas, Hibbert, Hall, King and Wilson.  Referee; Mr. J.H. Palmer.

EVERTON RISE TO HIGH POSITION
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, January 4, 1915
Bee’s Notes
Congratulations to the Everton players upon their capital position. They stand second in the chart, and the next six League games will tell us pretty sharply whether the club is destined to finish at the head of the League for the second time in their career. Saturday’s game, considering the opposition was not of the customary interest. Newcastle always promised to do something and failed near goal. At one point they became rushers and shooters, but when the simple chance presented itself the shooting was woefully weak, and Wilson, Hall, and King lost gift goals. Parker lost one goal andgained one. His success and his game were capital, and I was particularly glad to see him resume scoring, because he has, in all matches, refuted the idea that his game would become selfish through his endeavour to equal Freeman’s record. He played most unselfishly, and while it is true he had tried a shot at random. It is something for which we commend him, goals from seemingly impossible angles having been known to football ever since the game first started. Harrison’s goal on Saturday was what one might term “impossible.” All round Everton have become stiffened, and Brown at half gave another good display; Houston made a dour deputy on the right, and Kirsopp not only scored but played better than against the Spurs. Thompson’s full back work was the best he has given at home this. Newcastle opened weakly and there was a lack of life right down the left flank. King disappointed me very much -I’m confident he’s a tip-tip forward. Douglas was not happy, and McCracken’s live defence was missed. A cheer from sportsmen went up at Goodison Park on Saturday when it was found that Liverpool were leading 1-0. The final was therefore a blow.

HORACE HOWARTH
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 06 January 1915
Horace Howarth Everton new inside left is doing well in his new "School"
He played for St. Ives and St. Andrew's in Zingari League, and has played for Everton third string for the past two years, only getting his chance with the Reserves this season.  At Manchester, against the City, he was extra I am informed. 

FOOTBALL AND THE WAR.
Newcastle Journal - Wednesday 06 January 1915
Lord Derby was not amongst those who deprecated the" attendance at Association football matches as a retarding influence in regard to recruiting. He has done splendid "work Liverpool, Manchester, and the Lancashire and Cheshire areas generally behalf of the new armies. It was to induce a response from the football-going public that instituted a census with the view discovering the feelings of the people regard recruiting.  The result has proved, on his own admission, disappointing.  For the test the Christmas holiday matches at the Liverpool and Everton grounds were chosen, and cards were issued to all attending the matches, which they were asked sign and return, saying whether they would enlist.  In all 16,450 cards were issued, of which 10,375 , who took from the Everton ground, and the rest the Liverpool ground.  Of the former 1,034 were returned to Lord Derby, the poor return being direct proof of the lack of appreciation of the Empire's position, this being point that has been contended all along in regard to football in war-time, for it is shown in the vast centre of population Merseyside to afford an interest beside which, the country's crisis looked upon with large, if not complete, indifference.  Of the 1,034 Everton spectators who did Lord Derby the courtesy of signing and returning his card.  206 were  willing to enlist, 31 had already enlisted, and the others adduced a variety of reasons and excuses for not answering the call 'of King and country. Some were unfit, others—they numbered but 35—were too young, and 139 were too old . Business obligetions, financial conditions, and so on accounted for the remainder. The great fact, however, was that of the 10,375 who took Lord Derby's cards, 9,341 failed to make any response at all. These thousands evidently have no sense of the citizen's duty, having that sense, are content to leave its fulfilment to others. More creditable is the answer'of the footballers themselves, for about half of the members each team have agreed to serve. It is a capital response, yet constituting, with the indifference of the spectators at Goodison Park, a full justification all that has been urged against the continuance of professional football, for the game not only holds back the players who are manifestly willing to join thecolours, but it provides diversion for multitudes who do not give the war and its demands our manhood a serious thought. Lord Derby prefers to offer comment on the census, but to leave the public generally to make its own deductions from the result. Lord Derby finally thanks the directors of the clubs for their assistance. To them, is sure, the return is disappointing as it is to himself. Disappointing is a mild term to apply under such circumstances. It will not express the feeling those who deplored the sight of hundreds thousands capable young men passing their S&iurday afternoons in watching the gyrations of trained athletes disporting themselves in commercial football when the country is entering upon the crisis of a desperate struggle for existence.

CUP TIE TEAMS
The Liverpool Echo-Wednesday January 6, 1915
Bee’s Notes
We know as near as no matter the names of the men the Liverton sides will contend with on Saturday in the first round of the F.A. Cup, and, although Barnsley can claim that they will not be at full strength, we are unmoved by the news, because we know Barnsley stock good, young, hefty players who can throw themselves into big games and know not attacks of nerves. In Barnsley’s team at Everton we shall recognise Griffin, who played against Liverpool last season, and who was formerly on the Liverpool books. Wigmore is a relation of the once famous centre half of Small Heath, a man who was reviled for his high kicking-he was a quiet, nice fellow who would not hurst a flea, but did hurt many a footballer’s head through using his long leg instead of heading the ball, Downs and Barson are the centrepiece of a secret story that I am yearning to make known. Tufnel is the player who scored the goal in the final tie won by Barnsley, and Downs is-well, Dicky Downs of the spread-eagle type of defence. A great back who has not left Barnsley” is but one of the remarkable statements that could be used in making up his football history. These are the teams for the Everton game;- Everton.- Fern; Thompson, MaConnachie; Fleetwood, Galt, Makepeace; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Clennell, Harrison. Barnsley.- Cooper; Downs, and Bethune; Barson, Rooney and Wigmore; Donkin, Fletcher, Tufnel, Lees, and Griffin. Reserve, Lyon. Everton too, are not at full strength, you will notice. Jefferis is absent through a damaged knee-the injury was sustained at Bradford; but Fleetwood comes back to the intermediate line, and I fancy the home lot will get through nicely if not comfortably. The Everton men are at Southport to-day, and on Friday will take Hoylake air.

BARNSLEY BEATEN
Star Green ‘Un-Saturday 9 January 1915
HARRISON, PARKER, AND BARSON SENT OFF THE FIELD
SENSATIONS!
About 5,000 of Barnsley’s followers made the journey to Liverpool to-day, and Alderman Rose, the chairman of the Barnsley club, whilst appreciating the heavy task of the visiting team was not without hope that Down and his men would make a draw. The arrival of the Directors at the Hotel St. George, where the players along where the players along with Mr. H.P. Lewis, secretary and manager, Mr. H. Found-here the financial secretary, and Mr. George Rowland, the trainer, had passed the night, were greeted with cheers.
ALL FIT AND READY
The announcement that the selected players had a clean bill of health, and to use the words of Rowland, were in fine spirit was pleasing. Fortunately for the gate prospects the sun was shinning brilliantly at mid-day and our arrival at Goodison Park half an hour before the kick off led to the pleasing discovery that the ground looked to be in fairly good condition. Considering the heavy going experienced at Oakwell, the conditions here were obviously too flattering to deceive. A closer inspection revealed the moisture which threatened to test the stamina of the players as the game proceeded. When the teams turned out it was seen that Everton were also as selected, the only notable absentee being Jefferis, for whom Kirsopp had deputised of late. Barnsley, in their red shirts, looked a likely lot, but with Halliwell and Moore missing, one felt anxious as to the capability of the reconstructed line of forwards. The abnormal time was reflected in the absence Cup-tie form. The 5,000 spectators assembled before the kick-off sported club colours. When Mr. T.F. Sephton whistled the game off the teams were as follows;- Everton.- Fern; Thompson and MaConnachie; Fleetwood, Galt, and Makepeacxe, and Makepeace; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Clennell, and Harrison.  Barnsley.- Cooper; Downs and Bethune; Barson, Rooney, and Wigmore, Donkin, Fletcher, Tifnell, Lees, and Griffin.  Referee; Mr. T.F. Sephton. Everton won the toss, but Barnsley swept away on the left straight away, and after Thompson had been beaten, Griffins swept across centre, which was cleared by MaConnachie. The clearance went to Chedgzoy, who raced to the other end to finish with an accurate cross, but the Barnsley defence prevailed.
VISITORS’ SPIRITED REPLY
Barnsley replied with spirit, but Leeds spoiled a good movement by sending the ball out and he then we had the first sight of the cleverness and the Everton inside forwards, the Barnsley defence having their cut out to prevent any early disaster. Free-kicks to both teams led to no tangible advance, and once downs robbed Parker at Clennell in first-class style, and stopped dangerous Everton attacks.   So far neither side had got properly into the stride, but with eight months gone the possibilities of the Everton attack were shown.
GALT ACTIVE
Galt, who was a very active figure at centre half, first called on cooper with a tremendous long drive, and the Harrison tried a flying shot which passed over. Rooney came to the rescue in a  further attack with a timely clearance, at thereabouts little was seen of the Oakwell attack. One fine piece of work by Tufnell was spoiling by Griffin getting off-side. There would now is fully 18,000 spectators, most of whom were well pleased with the way the game was going. More clever work by the Everton wing we run to waste through Clennell getting off-side.
BARNSLEY DEFENCE ACTIVE
All the best work of Barnsley so far had been shown by the defence, in which both Downs and Bentuse were showing up well. Leeds the young Barnsley reserve, was finding Galt too big as obstacle and even Donkin and Fletcher could not get properly going.
ROONEY CLEARS
The game was 15 minutes old when Kirsopp made a big effort to open Everton’s score. He dribbled through through cleverly and with the Barnsley defence in a tangle, things looked ominous for the West Yorkshiremen. Just as everything looked lost Rooney got back and cleared. Encouraged by this let off, Burnley broke away, and from a free kick Griffin passed to Lees, whose shot passed over the Everton cross-bar. This led to more hot work at the Barnsley end, where two corners were taken without profit. At length Tufnell got his forwards going, and something like an attack was worked up, but again the Everton backs proved too good. Everton were keen to take the lead, and once Parker was on the point of shooting at short distance, when Bethune intervened in the nick of time.
EVERTON’S CLEVERNESS
There could be no mistake about the greater cleverness of Everton, who for a Cup-tie were putting up some extremely attractive football. The big man of the game was GALT, the Everton centre-half, who at the end of twenty-seven minutes gave the home team the lead amidst cheers. This well-deserved point came in an extra strong burst of pressure by Everton, in the course of which Downs headed away one terrific shot. The Barnsley defence was forced to concede the fatal corner kick which led up to the opening goal.
PLAYERS SENT OFF
With the game half an hour old each side was reduced to ten men, Harrison of Everton and Barson, of Barnsley being sent off, the loss of Barnsley’s best half-back being a big blow to the visitors. Exactly what it was for was not clear and the crowd roundly hooted the referee’s drastic action. In fairness to the official, however, it should be stated that both the players had been cautioned before. When the game got going again, Clennell struck the side of the Barnsley net with a fierce drive. Tufnell had now fallen into the half backs line, and Barnsley were playing without a centre-forward.
PARKER GETS A SECOND
This was the begging of the end; PARKER added a second goal for Everton seven minutes off the interval. Barnsley rallied again and made one of their rare attacks, Fletcher shooting narrowly wide.
Half-time;- Everton 2, Barnsley 0.
Restarting, Barnsley raced up on the left and forced a corner, but Griffin’s flag kick brought no reward and in the next few minutes Leeds headed the ball into Fern’s hands, this opening burst being more like Barnsley’s progress form.  The game swung round to the other end, where Chedgzoy called upon Cooper to save a long, dropping shot.
GOOD WORK BY BARNSLEY
Then came some really good work by the weakened Barnsley attack, and only a particularly bad miss by Leeds saved Everton from having their lead reduced.  Donkin had raced up after beating MaConnachie and Makepeace and he gave Leeds a beautiful square pass dead in front of Fern, but, as before stated, he missed it. Barnsley came again hotly, and Fern was all out to save a grand drive from Donkin.
OVER THE BAR.
A long punt by Downs saw Wigmore place the ball over the Everton cross-bar. This pleasing revival of Barnsley gave the big crowd a glimpse of the visitors’ real form, and had it brought a goal things might have taken a different course. With Everton resuming the attacking, Clennell sent a shot over the cross-bar. Then followed sensations quick and fast.
MARCHING ORDERS
Everton were pressing when the players again seemed to lose their heads, and Parker, the Everton centre-forward was sent off the field, apparently for kicking Cooper. At this rate, the game looked like being finished with greatly-reduced teams. Needless to say the crowd showed its disapproval by hooting frequently for some time. Parker had hardly reached the dressing-room before GALT, with a lovely long drive, put on Everton’s third goal, and cheering with hooting became intermingled. This success came after 15 minutes from the re-start and Barnsley, save in the matter of goals, were clearly holding their own so far as the exchanges were concerned.
CORNER TO BARNSLEY
A corner to Barnsley was followed by a big shot by Tufnell which MaConnachie, who was playing a great game, cleared luckily at the foot of the post. Result; Everton 3 Barnsley 0. 

EVERTON 3 BARNSLEY 0 (Fa Cup Game 96)
January 11, 1915. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
EVERTON FINISH WITH SEVEN MEN
EVENTFUL CONTEST WITH BARNSLEY
THREE PLAYERS ORDERED OFF.
Fa Cup Round One
Everton safely negotiated the first obstacle in the Association Cup competition by easily and decisively defeating Barnsley. The game could in no sense be called a good one, for Barnsley were much inferior to Everton, while the reprehensible tactics of certain players on both sides ruined the contest. When it is stated that Everton finished the game with seven men and Barnsley with ten it will be readily understood that it was not quite of the drawing-room order. Barnsley are noted cup-fighters, and it was well-known that the Yorkshire team forsake the scientific for the more robust and vigorous methods. From the outset it was obvious that Barnsley intended to adopt their usual rush tactics, and Mr. T. S. Sephton, the referee, was keenly alive to any infringement. The first incident to come under the ban of the referee was a foul committed by Barson on Harrison, and the Barnsley player was duly cautioned. Shortly after Everton had scored their first goal –Galt having headed the ball into the net from a corner admirably placed by Harrison –Harrison, it was alleged kicked Barson in his attempt at retaliation for the previous foul. Mr. Sephton immediately ordered both players to leave the field . This drastic action by the referee, which happened after thirty-two minutes' play, had a good effect upon the players, and soon keen, if at times robust, play followed. Six minutes later Parker, with a long drive, scored a second goal for Everton, who thus held a comfortable lead at the interval, and on the play Everton were full value for their advantage. Fern had been practically idle, while the Everton forwards although they were operating against a defence that was vigorous and resourceful, often broke through and it was only Cooper's skill in goal that prevented a much larger score. He saved shots from Parker, Clennell, and Makepeace, in masterly fashion, and the manner in which Cooper turned the ball round the post for a corner from a close range effort from Clennell won a deserved round of applause from their supporters of both sides. It was from the taking of this corner kick, however, that led to Everton's first goal, for Galt, rushing into a crowd of players, placed the ball well out of Cooper's reach. The second half was only a few minutes old when Lee missed one of the best scoring chances of the day. Donkin raced past the Everton defence and centred admirably, but Lees, who was right in front of Fern, kicked too soon and missed the ball altogether. Then Fern made an excellent save while on the ground from Donkin, and this proved to be the last serious attempt with which Fern had to deal. Although Macconnachie kicked out a shot from Tufnell that was just entering the corner of the goal. After the second half had been in progress thirteen another sensation was caused by Parker being ordered off the field , and again kicking was allowed against the Everton man, Cooper being the victim. The Everton side was thus reduced to nine players, but a minute after Parker had left the field Galt with a long foot drive, scored a third goal for Everton, and Barnsley's exit from the competition was assured. The proceedings now bordered on the farcical, for it was obvious that Clennell, who was unwell at the start, was fast breaking down. He subsequently fainted, and left the field in charge of the Everton trainer. Everton thus finished with two forwards, and in the last few minutes Fleetwood was forced to retire through an injury, so that Everton's forces were reduced to seven at the end of one of the most sensational games seen at Goodison park. Many of the spectators though that the action of the referee in sending three players off the field was much too severe, but Mr. Sephton controlled the game well. He was strict and exceedingly keen, and it was just as well he was so, otherwise many more objectionable incidents might have happened. As already indicated Everton were all round superior to their opponents. Fern had little to do, as Thompson and Macconnachie, who both tackled fearlessly and placed with excellent judgement, admirably covered him. The half-back line was the strongest part of the team, and easily held the Barnsley forwards. Chedgzoy's speed and daft footwork enabled him so frequently get the better of Wigmore and Bethune. Parker's distribution was judicious and his shooting powerful and accurate. Harrison, during his brief participation in the game, was responsible for several telling centres and Clennell, despite his unfitness, played an excellent game. Kirsopp's chief fault appears to be a tendency to hold the ball too long, but this notwithstanding he supplied Chedgzoy with some nice opportunities. The Barnsley team has deteriorated considerably from what it was a couple of seasons ago; but Downs and Cooper are still formidable opponents, and were the outstanding figures of a poor side. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Thompson, and Macconnachie, backs, Fleetwood, Galt (Captain), and Makepeace, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Clennell, and Harrison, forwards. Barnsley: - Cooper goal, Downs, and Bethune, backs, Barson, Rooney, and Wigmore half-backs, Donkin, Fletcher, Tufnell, Lees, and Griffin, forwards. Referee Mr. T.S.Sephton.

BARNSLEY TOTAL ECLIPSE AT GOODISON
Sheffield Daily Telegraph -Monday 11 January 1915
Barnsley played like a spent force at Goodison Park, where the Oakwell men failed to reproduce the dashing Cup-tie form that proved so profitable in days gone by. The game was disappointing in more senses than one, being marred by the referee considering it necessary to give three players “matching orders,” Harrison, of Everton, and Brown, of Barnsley, being sent off in the first half, and Parker, of Everton following them into compulsory retirement with the second half only 15 minutes old. Exactly what effect these regrettable incidents had on the final score it is difficult to way, but one thing is certain, it made no difference to the result, as in the first half-hour, when both teams were at full strength. Barnsley were outclassed by the clever First Divisioners, whose attacks were so methodically worked as to leave the visiting half-backs guessing, and the biggest burden of the fray on Downs and Bethune, who, with Cooper, id wonderfully well to keep Everton out for close on half-an-hour.
GALT’S DOMINANCE
Handicapped with the failure of the Barnsley half-backs, who were extremely poor compared with the opposing trio of whom Galt was a dominant, if too vigorous a figure, the visitors; goal was lowered at the end of 28 minutes by the last-named. Shortly after this well-deserved point. Harrison and Barson retired, and from this stage the sparkle of Everton gradually died away. Parker’s fine goal, seven minutes off the interval, putting Barnsley into a position apparently beyond hope of recovery. Yet for fully twelve minutes after the restart, Barnsley attacked spiritedly, but with the absence of their best half-back, and the taking of Tufnell from centre-forward to fill the middle vacancy the four Barnsley forwards could make no impression on Thompson and MaConnachie. In quick succession came the most sensational incidents of the second half, Parker being sent off for apparently kicking at Cooper, and Galt the next minute, practically making Everton safe with another fine goal. From this point degeneracy set in, the machinery of both teams being palpably out of gear.
FOLLOWING LEES’ EXAMPLE
While Barnsley continued to do the greatest part of the aggressive work, the shocking example of Lees, who missed an open goal following a brainy centre from Donkin (before Everton’s third goal, and when a Barnsley success might have led to a fighting finish), was followed by his comrades, whose shooting never attained the force and accuracy shown by Everton. And so the game dragged to a weary finish, Clennell who was suffering from influenza, collapsing, and leaving the field five minutes off the end. Not for many years have Barnsley shown such poor form in a Cup-tie. The team was surpringly slow, and never really got going even in average style, the weakness of the half-backs finding the inevitable reflection in the struggling and ineffective methods of the forwards.  To these factors, coupled with Everton’s superior football in all departments, can be traced the root of Barnsley’s downfall.
CROWD AND REFEREE’S DECISIONS
Only Cooper, Downs and Bethune really give themselves justice in a game which to all interest and purposes, was confined to the first half-hours and even Downs played a lot of unorthodox football during the general scramble of the closing half-hour. The crowd did not take at all kindly to the drastic actions of Mr. T.S. Sephton, the referee, and both Harrison and Barson, who shook hands when leaving the field were not conscious of intentional wrong-doings while after the Cooper-Parker incidents, the Barnsley goalkeeper, it is said, made an abortive appeal on behalf of the Everton centre. On the other hand the referee was in no doubt as to the necessity for his decisions. Barnsley’s compensation, if such it can be described, for their inglorious display, is represented by £251, out of which of course, has be deducted their travelling expenses.

WHAT HAPPEN AT EVERTON
The Liverpool Echo-Monday January 11 1915
Bee’s Notes
When Everton and Barnsley have met, the winning side has scored three goals -that is on the three occasions the F.A Cup draw has brought them together. At Old Trafford in a semi-final, Everton short-handed, Taylor and Will Scott being off the field, and Barnsley near the close ran a one goal lead into a three-nil score. On Saturday Everton obtained their revenge for that ever-memorable defeat, and yet there was no spirit of revenge aminating Everton when they entered the field. Barnsley’s rushes were met with similar rushes from Everton, Galt in particular going into the game wholeheartedly, and with ability, too. Barson started the rumpus that made the game stand before the football world as a disgrace. His foul on Clennell was meant and was severe. He was cautioned. Then Barson and Harrison got at loggerheads, and a linesman wisely pointed out something that the strict referee had not seen. Referee Sephton thereupon spoke to the two players.
THE PLAYERS SHOO HANDS
Then the tragedy, tinged with comic effects. Barson whipped the feet from under Harrison, who retaliated by, it is alleged, kicking Barson. But both men say they did not touch each other. The sight of the injured Barnsley man being attended by his trainer and the players in clusters taking heatedly was clinched when the two men walked towards the players’ subway. Nearing this subway the players shook hands-what for is hard to understand. In the second half Parker received marching orders for, it is alleged, kicking Cooper. As Parker left, Clennell, feeling very ill, also walked towards the touch line-in fact, sat down outside the field of play, and people wondered whether the third Everton player had been marched off for some reason, Clennell’s was purely a case of resting through illness, but finally he, like Fleetwood, had to leave the ground, for the trainer’s attention, and Everton finished the game with seven men! Their right wing was their only forward link! I saw Harrison and Parker before the game concluded. Both were very annoyed that their good name had been charged, and neither knew the reason for the order of the referee and Harrison added; “Neither did Barson know why he or I was sent off.” It may be recalled that only a week earlier Parker showed sportsmanship where it is not often seen, namely, when the goalkeeper crouched in the ground hugging the ball. Parker’s sense of sportsmanship led him to take infinite care not to injure the goalkeeper. Why then a sudden ill-feeling against Cooper? There was no reason. Some declare that Cooper “bumped” Parker, and that the latter followed up in customary fashion, putting his leg out, but did not touch him. Cooper asked the referee to reconsider his decision regarding Parker.
TOUGHLY FOUGHT
Wholly disagreeable were the cases, and really the game, like that at Old Trafford, was not dirty in the sense accepted by the football world, but was exceedingly toughly fought and was noteworthy because Referee Sephton refused to stand any nonsense when he saw any kicking. He was wise in his firmness, and if he saw kicking and the kicker had been warned of the consequences, his course was widely-opened. Everton won very easily against a shred of the former Barnsley side. I said that I had no belief in their forwards, and the Yorkshire club without Halliwell and Moore, is not great, Donkin, I thin, is a type of winger that would pay for following and signing and the inside-right started well. Downs did a lot of grafting, and was well backed up by his fellow defender and Cooper, Galt, Makepeace, MaConnachie and Thompson enjoyed stepping, into the attempted rushes of the Barnsley forwards and Harrison was the best forward on the field what time he played, but later Parker and Chedgzoy made merry. Kirsopp playing in promising style again, and luring on the defence before parting to the wings. Clennell was too ill to do himself justice, owing to a chill.
Finally, the referee was “cloaked” by Mr. Secretary Cuff and the players, and Mr. Cuff soon put a check upon the repetition of the “fruit-throwing” that had been started midway through the second half. After the game, a goodly number of people assembled outside the players’ door, and police dispersed them outside Goodison-road as far as Spellow-lane, so that the referee, accompanied by a linesman, left unmolested in a taxi. The Central League game with Manchester City at Walton has been brought forward from April 17 to next Saturday.

TEAM SHEETS
The Liverpool Echo -Wednesday, January 13, 1915
Bee’s Notes
Everton v Middlesbrough, at Middlesbrough on Saturday, kick-off 2.30- Fern; Thompson, and MaConnachie; Fleetwood, Galt, and Makepeace; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Clennell, and Harrison.
Everton Reserves v Manchester City Reserve, at Goodison Park, on Saturday kick-off 2.45.- Bromilow; Simpson and Stewart; Brown, Wareing, and Grenyer; Houston, Nuttall, Wright, Johnston and Roberts.

BORO’S FIVE CHANGES
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, January 15, 1915
Bee’s Notes
Middlesbrough are remembered at Goodison Park this season, for didn’t they scrape home by 3-2 after having quite the best of matters? Middlesbrough on that day’s form were a power of the game. They have fallen away badly since that period, and at the moment are a X the unknown (or reliable?) quantity. Tomorrow they will be tested thoroughly, for the Everton defence has not played better than at the moment, and we shall be anxious to see how the Cup side fares against a strong defence, and how Galt gets along against England’s centre, Elliott. The Borough at home are a force to be reckoned with, and if Everton in tomorrow’s excellent issue of the “Football Echo” are credited with a draw I shall be quite satisfied. Teams;- Middlesbrough.- Williamson; Haworth, Walker; Cook (H), Jackson, Malcolm; Wilson, Carr, Wilson (A.M.), Tinsley, and Cook (J). Everton;- Fern; Thomspon, MaConnachie; Fleetwood, Galt, Makepeace; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Clennell, and Harrison. 
DEATH OF DICK PARRY
The death of Mr. R.F. Parry is announced to-day. Mr. Parry was well-known and widely respected by his many Liverpool friends. He was connected with the Customs for many years, and in sports circles had always been a valued man. For many seasons he was referee; later he took on the Wednesday League. He was also a director of South Liverpool F.C and a member of the Liverpool F.A Committee.

MIDDLESBROUGH 5 EVERTON 1
January 16, 1915. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON COME A CROPPER.
HEAVY REVERSE AT MIDDLESBROUGH.
MAKEPEACE TOOK FERNS PLACE IN GOAL AND LET ANOTHER THROUGH.
FIRST THREE GOALS CAME FROM CORNERS.
There was a curious and almost inexplicable falling away from grace on the part of the Evertonians on Saturday. Their form recently had been so consistently good that the optimists had begun to talk confidently about the team's chance of carrying off the English Cup. And, of course this opportunity still remains. But not on Saturday's display. After making all allowances the work of the Everton players can only be described as vastly disappointing. It is perfectly true that everything went in favour of Middlesbrough. By one of those bewildering freaks of fortune the Teesiders could do nothing wrong. Wind and sun were on their side, and the heavy, holding ground suited them; but when the fullest allowance is made for all these things, no adequate excuse can be offered for the feeble tight put up by the visitors. Their main weakness was in attack, and it is just as well that there was no weak link in their defensive armour. In such a case one might well have had to exclaim, "Chaso as come again." Without showing any particularly clever combination, the home forwards displayed certain cohesion and dashes which apparently took their antagonists completely by surprise. Having forced Everton to fare an almost blundering sun glare –quite a meteorological novelty nowadays –they carried out a series of rapid assaults, and aided by a strong breeze, continued to hold the weather gauge upto the interval. By that time the sun had disappeared, the wind had fallen, and Middlesbrough were four goals to the good. Everton made strenuous efforts in the second half to remove this blot from their escuteleon, and they certainly gave their opponents grounds for much uneasiness. The margin against them, however, was too wide to be successfully bridged over, and when at long length they did score. Middlesbrough replied with a fifth goal which more than effectively clinched the argument.
The general run of the play, considering the conditions of the ground, was fast and furious. The Evertonians seemed quite unable to get along the sticky surfaces, but the home side apparently found little difficulty in overcoming this drawback. They were at times wonderfully nippy on the ball, and moreover, they swung it across from wing to wing in the most approved fashion. In the meantime the Everton forwards were not to put too fine a point on it-merely floundering in the mud. A curious feature of the match, and one that might give research work for the football statistician lies in the fact that the first three goals came from three consecutive corners. When did this happen last, These points were gained before Fern, through a slight injury to the hip, had to leave the field, and although Makepeace when in goal let another through, it cannot be urged that the temporary absence of the regular custodian had any material bearing upon the ultimate issue of the game. The story of the goals must be told briefly. The first came within a few minutes of the start, Malcolm forced Fern to give a corner, and from this A. Wilson, using his head, netted neatly. Partially blinded by the sun, the Evertonians simply could not make progress, and from a second corner Wilson notched a second goal. Further pressure was followed by a third corner, and the result of this was a goal from Carr. Subsequently the same player was hurt in the groin and had to retire, but he was able to reappear in the second period. It was during these onslaughts on the Everton goal that Fern was damaged, and he, had to retire. Makepeace, in his absence strove manfully to hold the breach, but he was beaten by a strong shot from Andy Wilson. In the second "Forty-five" as we have stated, Everton shaped much better and enjoyed their full share of attack. They seemed, however, unable to rise to the occasion. Haworth and Walker kept them almost constantly in check, and it was quite a diversion when Parker managed to elude their vigilance and score. The gilt of this was tarnished when just before the close, Andy Wilson set the seal upon Middlesbrough's success with a fifth. Upon the work of the Everton forwards, we need to expatiate. The right wing were often clever and tricky, but Chedgzoy kept a safe distance from walker, whose methods of clearance were distinctly vigorous. Some of Harrison's centres were especially good, and Parker never shirked the issue, but he was dead out of luck. Galt and his two played with rare determination against overwhelming odds, and neither the backs nor the keeper can be too hardly blamed for the debacle. Att was about 8,000. Teams: - Middlesbrough: - Williamson, goal, Haworth, and Walker backs, H. Cook, Jackson, and Malcoln, half-backs, N. Wilson, Carr, A. Wilson, Tinsley, J. Cook, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Thompson, and Macconnachie, backs, Fleetwood, Galt, and Makepeace half-backs, Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Clennell, and Harrison, forwards. Referee H. Swift

EVERTON RESERVES 0 MANCHESTER CITY RESERVES 3
January 18 1915.
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 18)

EVERTON LOSE FERN AT MIDDLESBROUGH
The Liverpool Echo-Monday January 18 1915
Bee’s Notes
While not expecting Everton to win, we didn’t look for a heavy defeat such as was their lot at Middlesbrough. There were extenuating circumstances, Fern being injured and having to leave his goal to Harry Makepeace, who through cricketing experience can take a catch better than most folk know.
HEAVY REVERSE
There was a curious and almost inexplicable falling away from grace on the part of the Evertonians on Saturday. Their form recently had been so consistently good that the optimists had begun to talk confidently about the team’s chances of carrying off the Cup and League. After making all allowances, the work of the Everton players can only be described as vastly disappointing. It is perfectly true that everything went in favour of Middlesbrough. The Tee-siders could do nothing wrong. Wind and sun were on their side, and the heavy, holding ground suited them; but when the fullest allowance is made for all these things, no adequate excuse can be offered for the feeble fight put up by the visitors. Their main weakness was in attack, and it is just as well that there was no weak link in their defensive armour. Without showing any particularly clever combination the home forwards displayed a certain, cohesion and dash which apparently took their antagonists completely by surprise.  A curious feature of the match, and one that might give research work for the football statistician, lies in the fact that the first three goals came from three consecutive corners. When did his happen last? These points were gained before Fern, through an injury to the hip, had to leave the field, and, although Makepeace when in goal let another through, it cannot be urged that the temporary absence of the regular custodian had any material bearing upon the ultimate issue of the game.  Upon the work of the Everton forwards we need not expatiate. The right wing were often clever and tricky, but Chedgzoy kept a safe distance from Walker, whose methods of clearance were distinctly vigorous. Some of Harrison’s centres, were especially good, and Parker never shirked the issue, but he was dead out of luck. Galt and his two companions played, with rare determination against overwhelming odds, and neither the backs nor the keeper can be too hardly blamed for the debacle.

TEAM SELECTION
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 20 January 1915
Last night was team-selection time, and locally there little report, the only change in the sides being the substitution Nuttall for Kirsopp in the Everton attack to battle against Sheffield United at GoodisonPark on Saturday; kick-off three o'clock. Nuttall has been out of the first team season and has not been in the limelight this and has not been in the limelight this season.  He can shoot hard and true, and should make a happy combination with Chedgzoy.  Kirsopp quite young, and can afford to wait. Certainly the home games he has done himself credit, even though has not set the Mersey on fire. It is worthy of remembrance that has been in our scoring list, too.  In Everton's reserve team M'Fadyen enters upon his first match public with his new club.  M'Fadyen broke his leg while playing with Preston, and the end of the season North End would not take the risk that Everton took. Up to the time his accident he was fearless and reliable back combination that not always found— and I wish him all good luck now has got over his injury. He is one of the few men who have recognised that journalists are human beings who have their duty to attend if they are worth their salt. M'Fadyen showed a sense of gratitude to pressman who helped his cause when he had his benefit. Teams chosen : Everton (v. Sheffield United) Fern; Thompson, Macconnachie; Fleetwood, Galt, Makepeace; Chedgzoy, Nuttall, Parker, Clennell, Reserve (at Stalybridge Celtic), at  Stalybridge; Browilow;  Simpson, McFadyen; Brown, Wareing, Grenyer; Houston, Kirsopp, Wright, Johnston, Palmer.

HARRY STRINGFELLOW
Sheffield Daily Telegraph -Wednesday 20 January 1915
A prominent footballer in Harry Stringfellow, of Lathom, near Ormskirk, formerly a conspicuous player with Everton, Portsmouth, and Preston North End, enlisted at Southport, on Monday, in the 9th King’s Liverpool Regiment. Despite many years of strenuous English and southern League football, the medical examiner described him as being perfectly fit. Stringfellow is a married man with four children. He left home for training yesterday.

THREE OF THE SENIOR TEAMS
The Liverpool Echo-Wednesday January 20, 1915
Bee’s Notes
Last night was team-selection time, and locally there is little to report, the only change in the Liverton sides being the substitution of Nuttall for Kirsopp in the Everton attack to battle against Sheffield United at Goodison Park on Saturday; kick-off three o’clock. Nuttall has been out of the first team this season, and had not been in the limelight this season. He can shoot hard and true, and should make a happy combination with Chedgzoy. Kirsopp is quite young, and can afford to wait. Certainly in the home games he has done himself credit, even though he has not set the Mersey on fire. It is worthy of remembrance that he has been in our scoring list, too. In Everton’s reserve team McFadyen enters upon his first match in public with his new club. McFadyen broke his leg while playing with Preston, and at the end of the season North End would not take the risk that Everton took. Up to the time of his accident he was a fearless and reliable back- a combination that is not always found- and I wish him all good luck now he has got over his injury. He is one of the few men who have recognised that journalists are human beings who have their duty to attend to if they are to be worth their salt. McFadyen showed a sense of gratitude to a pressman who helped his cause when he had his benefit. Teams chosen;- Everton (v. Sheffield United);- Fern; Thompson, MaConnachie; Fleetwood, Galt, Makepeace; Chedgzoy, Nuttall, parker, Clennell, Harrison.
Everton Reserves (v Stalybridge Celtic), at Stalybridge- Bromilow; Simpson, McFadyen; Brown, Wareing, Grenyer; Houston, Kirsopp, Wright, Johnston, and Palmer.
CORPORAL GRACIE
Of the Hearts of Midlothian players who enlisted, Ness is now a sergeant, whilst corporal’s stripes are being worn by Gracie, Currie and Low.

THE FOOTBALLERS READY TO JOIN.
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 21 January 1915
Lord Derby thinks it will be of interest to the public to know the names of the players from the Everton and Liverpool Football Clubs who set such a good example promising to join the Army when called upon to do so. The names are follow: Everton. —H. Makepeace, Lancelot Johnston, Robert Parker, James Roy, Samuel Chedgzoy, Frank Mitchell. Thomas Fern, T. A. Nuttall, Tom Houston, James H. Gait, Lewis P. Weller. Liverpool.—F F. Grayer , J Dawson, W. Wadswarth,. M'Dougail, A. Metcalf, G. Patterson, W. Lacey, and Elisha Scott.
Am Energency Committee of the Football Association met at the offices of the Association yesterday evening and considered the reports of referee concerning players sent off the field during matches of the first round of the Cup, played on January 9. The punishment inficked were:-
Everton v. Barnsley -Harrison of Everton and Barson, of Barnsley suspended for a month, Parker of Everton for seven days. 

DOUBLE-BARRELED INTEREST AT EVERTON
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, January 22, 1915
Bee’s Notes
Tomorrow’s match at Everton’s ground is one for all Liverpool following to study. The team visiting us is the side that Liverpool face on the following Saturday in the F.A. Cup second round. Therefore the interest is larger than usual. Then the changes enforced upon the Everton selectors create a keen eye upon the deputies, Palmer acting as Harrison’s deputy and Wright, the one-time Egremont player, filling the centre bill for the “Bobbie,” who unfortunately, is off his beat for a short time. I was talking this very morning with a Sheffield man, and he declared that United are playing very well now, and that their promise of last back-end is now being fulfilled. So much so, says he, that a man like Fazackerley is kept to the reserve team. This ex-Hull player is likely to go to a London club- as soon as the Londoners can rake in some money from cup or other ties. The United have in their ranks some warriors who refuse to grow old. I cannot tell why Albert Sturgess fails to get the recognition he deserves. In all papers save Sheffield journals he is generally described as “Hairpin,” and there ends the matter. He is a wonderful sample of Staffordshire goods, and has been playing football, for a great length of time I recall him playing in the fore part of 1900, and het he is playing as well as ever. Everton, handicapped as they are, will have a stiff struggle with the men tra’ Sheffiel’, but I think the home side will get through. The kick-off is at three o’clock. The deputise can play the game, and will be watched by a big crowd with keenness.
Everton; Fern; Thompson, MaConnachie; Fleetwood, Galt, Makepeace; Chedgzoy, Nuttall, Wright, Clennell, and Palmer. Sheffield United;- Gough; Cook, English; Brelsford, Hawley, Sturgess; Kitchen, Simmons, Davies, Masterman, and Evans.

LIVERPOOL FOOTBALLERS TO ENLIST
January 22, 1915. The Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette
As a result of Lord Derby's football census scheme at the Everton and Liverpool matches, held during the Christmas holidays, when players and spectators were invited to sign cards showing their willingness to join the army when called upon to do so, the following players have promised to join;-
Everton-Makepeace, Parker, Galt, Fern, Mitchell, Chedgzoy, Nuttall, Houston, Weller, Johnson, and Roy
Liverpool;- Pagnam, Grayer, Lacey, Dawson, Wadsworth, McDougall, and Patterson.

SHEFFIELD UNITED v. EVERTON
Sports Special Green “Un” Saturday, January 23, 1915
GOODISON PARK STARS RESTING TO-DAY
UNITED’S USEFUL POINT
By Wanderer
Sheffield United were rather pleased than other-wise with the prospect of meeting Everton at Goodison this afternoon, for they had a little debt to pay, if they could, for that very handsome beating they sustained on the same pitch last season, when they were beaten by five goals to none. Certainly, their way seemed to have been made easier, for the home side were without the services of two of the best men, namely, Parker, their free-scoring centre-forward, and Harrison, their outside-left, who were cooling their heels at the invitation of the Association for transgressions in the Cup-tie with Barnsley. United had one change from the team that beat West Bromwich, though it had anything but a weakening effect, as far as could be judged before the match, Evans returning after absence through injury, to the exclusion of Revill, and Sturgess continuing to fill the place of Utley (injured) at left half. Besides introducing three reserve men in the forward line in Nuttall, Wright and Palmer, Everton found it necessary to fill MaConnachie’s place at left back, the player named having been attacked by a cold, a Simpson was drafted into the line. Though a slight have overhung the ground, the sun was shining brightly, and the pitch seemed in fairly good condition. There was a breeze, but one that mattered little or nothing. The teams were;- Everton;- Fern; Thompson and Simpson; Fleetwood, Galt, Makepeace; Chedgzoy, Nuttall, Wright, Clennell, and Palmer.  Sheffield United;- Gough; Cook and English; Brelsford, Hawley, Sturgess; Kitchen, Simmons, Davies, Masterman, Evans.  Referee; Mr. J.T. Howcroft, Bolton. United won the toss, and Everton kicked off before some 18,000 people, the Sheffielders having the slight breeze in their favour. Palmer was very active at the outset, and Brelsford and Cook had to work hard and fast to clear. Gough had a centre to deal with, and the Blues, by dogged play, kept in position in the Sheffield half. United’s left wingers tried to gain ground, but it was only a temporary gain.
GOUGH SAVES THE SITUATION
For a moment, the ball lay asking for an Everton forward to drive it home, and there was a pause during which the United backs and goalkeeper seemed to be waiting for each other to act. Gough, however, saved the situation by kicking away. After eight minutes Chedgzoy was hurt, and went behind the line apparently very lame. Eventually the home outside right had to be carried off the field. Palmer was playing a nippy game, and a centre of his was driven just wide of the post by Galt. At the end of ten minutes, United were seen near Everton’s penalty line for the first time, but their left wing got no further until Masterman got going on an excellent run, which was brought to an abrupt conclusion by Thompson. From the free kick, taken by Evans, Fern had to punch away.
REFEREE INTERVENES
Something occurred between kitchen and Galt, which brought a word from the referee to the former, though Kitchen was seen expostulating. In attempting to stem another Everton attack, Cook mis-kicked, and let Palmer through, and from the latter’s centre Clennell missed very narrowly.  Another free kick to United for a foul by Galt on Simpson saw the ball placed handily for Evans, but the latter’s intended centre went behind.
A COLLISION
United’s best piece of work came when Kitchen, after a fast run, cut into goal and then lobbed the ball splendidly for Davies. The latter met Fern as he rushed out, and the pair went down together, the ball going past. Davies bothered Fern again a minute later, and had the mortification of seeing a clever attack just clear the bar.  United were making themselves felt now, and they were further aided when Thompson kicked over his own goal. Evans put rather far down the field from the corner to Sturgess, who headed towards goal but the ball was cleared, only to return again in the form of a capital shot from Evans.
EVERTON’S COMINATION DISORGANISED
Naturally, Everton’s combination was disorganised by Chedgzoy’s absence, and what danger there was coming chiefly from the Palmer-Clennell wing. Simmons got away quite 20 yards on a return which promised reward, when he was declared off-side. Another attack by the Blues saw a great shot by Palmer diverted by Hawley’s head, the United player suffering considerably. However, the ball flew over the bar into safety. Cook was responsible for some good work which made all the difference to the finish of Everton’s quest. A quick run up to the other end saw Davies test fern with a fast ground shot. Following this attack came another from United’ left wing, and when Davies followed up and Simpson set himself to charge the United centre, the Everton man seemed to complain of the use of his opponent’s knee, and Davies was spoken to.  After 35 minutes Chedgzoy returned to the field, and was heartily cheered, but he seemed still too lame to be of any use. Everton seemed to have forced a corner, but United gained a goal kick instead.
SHAKING THINGS UP
After Hawley had been penalised for a heavy charge, United made headway, and from a clever centre by Kitchen, Simmons made the whole structure of the goal shake with a tremendous drive against the corner of the post and crossbar. Fern was helpless, but when the ball was hooked back from the rebound it went behind. There was no doubt about the earnestness of the game, nor the superiority of the United forwards when near goal. Cook allowed Palmer to get in a centre, which Wright back-heeled, the ball glancing wide of Gough. Kitchen shot in, and Simpson unavoidably conceded a corner, which was just taken when the whistle sounded the interval, which arrived with no score. Half-time;- Everton 0, Sheffield United 0.
I learned during the interval that Mr. Howcroft sent a spectator off the ground when Chedgzoy was injured, the onlooker having made some remark derogatory to the player named. Everton were quick to institute an attack on Gough’s goal at the opening of the second half, and one fast shot sped over the United goal. Then Kitchen raced away and had got within the penalty area, when Simpson dispossessed him cleverly and cleared.
MASTERMAN UNLICKY
The scene was changing every few seconds, and a fast drive by Masterman was somewhat lucky to be stopped accidentally by Thompson. A few minutes later however, Masterman got through the defence and defence and sent in a pretty hot shot which Fern fielded well. At the other end, Wright headed in, and Gough punched away when prone. Like a flash United were near Fern again, Kitchen having gone down at top speed, finishing with a centre which Davies just missed. Then it was Gough’s turn, Wright giving the latter a hot one to punch away, which he did though it was not an easy job. It was at the other end the next five seconds which claimed attention, Davies rattling the end of the net with a fast shot. Chedgzoy had recovered considerably, and was of considerable assistance to his side.
FRANTIC EFFORTS
There was no prolonged attack, but a race to each end every few seconds, both sides making frantic efforts to secure the lead, Simpsons, close to goal, drove against a home back, and away tore Everton again, Cook and English doing great work against what was now a red-hot attack. Everton were shooting freely, but without any attempt to steady themselves, and twice English made remarkable clearance when all seemed lost. In a similar effort to keep Nuttall out, Cook was hurt, but he succeeded in accomplishing his task.
FERN TESTED
United a got a breather, and they needed it too, Masterman tested Fern, Kitchen forced a corner, and Fern was called upon again by Davies, Everton shone with another attempt to gain the day, but were beaten back, though united did nothing in reply. Hawley made another bad miss, and United’s half-backs, with the exception of Brelsford, were not shining. Evans in an attempt to assist the defence, miskicked, and gave Gough a shot to stop, and Cook was responsible for finally stemming the attack. The concluding stages were scrappy, but just on time Everton were as near through as didn’t matter, one of the United defenders accomplishing a miracle. Then came the end with United sharers of the points. Result;- Everton 0, Sheffield United 0.
POINTS DIVIDED
UNITED DEFENCE SAVE THE SITUATION
Sheffield United may count themselves in luck’s way in the sharing of the points at Goodison Park. In my estimation they have to thank Gough, Cook, English and Brelsford chiefly, for these men defended in superb fashion-that is the only description possible. It was anybody’s game in the first half, until Chedgzoy was hurt, after which the United forwards showed up best. In the second half, however, Everton had a full forward line, and after Chedgzoy had warmed up he gave Sturgess more than the latter could deal with comfortably. In the meantime Palmer- very much to the fore in the first half-had simmered down and Chedgzoy and Nuttall were the trouble. Both centre forwards were unlucky in having shots accidentally blocked and I never saw a  match in which there were so many instances of this. The Sheffield forwards were not great, Kitchen hung on the ball too long, and Simpson got his measure. Simmons was responsible for the best shot of the match, which struck the corner of the post, and Davies was twice unlucky at close quarters. Masterman worked hard and well, but got little supports from Evans, who was not in his usual form. Hawley was rash in his tackling, and weak in his clearances, and Sturgess was generally beaten by Chedgzoy. Brelsford played very well, and was the best of the line. Too much praise cannot be awarded to the backs, and in my opinion they alone saved the situation on numerous occasions in the second half, in which Everton were clearly top dog. Gough had no great task, but his opponents were oftener hovering inside his penalty area than not. Palmer and Clennell in the first half and Chedgzoy and Nuttall in the second were Everton’s best wings in turn, and Wright, in the centre, improved as he went along, though he did not impress. Galt was great at centre-half, though his play was not of the drawing-room order. The backs were a fairly level pair, but not as good as United’s. in goal, Fern played in safe fashion. In conclusion, United will have to shape better to beat Liverpool next Saturday in the Cup-tie.

EVERTON 0 SHEFFIELD UNITED 0
January 25, 1915. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
EVERTON DROP A POINT.
NO GOALS IN DULL GAME.
Special interest was centred in the visit of Sheffield United to Goodison Park, having regard to the fact that Liverpool have been drawn to meet the Sheffield club in the second round of the Association Cup competition on Saturday next. The game at Goodison however, was one of the dullest and most featureless of the season, and if the display of the United can be taken as a criterion, then Liverpool's chances of success are by no means remote. Everton were forced to make three changes in their attack. This proved to be the weakest part of the side, while the Sheffield forwards, who were at full strength, were just as faulty, and the fact that no goals were scored further emphasized the weakness of the forward work. Neither side deserved to score, for throughout the contest there was scarcely a decent shot that found its way to goal. Everton started in very businesslike fashion, and after Campbell's shot had swerved past the post Chedgzoy in attempting a centre damaged his ankle to such an extent that he had to be carried off the field, and when he returned twenty-seven minutes later he limped about and was of little practical use. This early misfortune had the effect of quite unbalancing the Everton attack, and the game quickly deteriorated in quality. The same fault was obvious on both sides. The forwards apparently wanted to walk the ball into the net, seemed afraid of putting their shooting skill to the test. The best, and in fact, the only; shot worthy of the name during the first half came from Simmons. He made no mistake about the force he employed, for the almost brought down the woodwork of the goal with his mighty effort. Free-kicks were all too frequent, and a glaring misdeed by Davies incurred a lecture from Mr. Howcroft that was well merited and had a useful effect. The play of the second half was to a great extent a repetition of the initial period, with the exception that both Fern and Gough were once seriously tested. Masterman dribbled well, and after beating his field he, finished with a powerful shot, Fern stopped the ball, and after dropping it was fortunate enough to regain possession and clear. Then the Everton forwards worked up a nice position, and Nuttall passing judiciously to Wright the latter drove the ball against Gough, who was also lucky to get the ball away before a second player could approach him. It was a disappointing display, as Everton were not allowed to develop their usual game, the robust methods of the United being all against a skilful exhibition. Fern's task was of the simplest description and Thompson and Simpson rarely found the efforts of the Sheffield forwards beyond their powers. Fleetwood, Makepeace and Galt tackled with rare spirit and opened out the game well, but the forwards made poor use of their chances. Clennell worked hard but unsuccessfully, and Palmer was a most unsatisfactory partner. Wright did many good things in the centre, although he lacks the initiative and the trustfulness of Parker. The right wing suffered through Chedgzoy's accident. English gave a gamely display, and the Sheffield half back line was strong and capable. Evans and Kitchen best served the forward line, but their good work was wasted by the weakness of the inside forwards. Att, 18,000. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Thompson, and Simpson, backs, Fleetwood, Galt (Captain), and Makepeace half-backs, Chedgzoy, Nuttall, Wright, Clennell, and Palmer, forwards. Sheffield United: - Gough, goal, Cook, and English, backs, Brelsford, Hawley, and Sturgess, half-backs, Kitchen, Simmons, Davies, Masterman, and Evans, forwards. Referee J.T. Howcroft (Bolton).

STALYBRIDGE CELTIC 3 EVERTON RESERVES 0
January, 25, 1915
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 19)
Everton: - Bromilow, goal, Stewart, and McFayden, backs, Brown Wareing, and Grenyer, half-backs, Houston, Kirsopp, Johnston, Weller, and Roberts, forwards.

UNITED’S PARTIAL SUCCESS AT GOODISON
Sheffield Daily Telegraph -Monday 25 January 1915
By Wanderer
Sheffield United shared the points in a hard if not scientific game with Everton at Goodison Park, and chief credit for preserving a clean sheet to the finish belongs to the Bramall Lane rear-guard. The match was notable for several things. In the first place, several tempers were lost, and had not been recovered when the whistle had sounded the end, and players on each side were to blame. As a consequence there were more than the average number of free kicks. Secondly, we never remainder a match in which so many seemingly dangerous shots were blocked by accident, and lastly, it is some weeks since the wheels of the United machine were so much out of gear. United had their chances chiefly in the first half, when Everton rearranged forward line was further disorganised by the absence of Chedgzoy, the smart outside right, who was hurt in collision with Sturgess after 10 minutes’ play, and was absent for full 25 minutes. Success in football is largely a question of taking chances, and with Everton’s combination weakened to vanishing point, United should have improved the shining hour, but it was seldom that Fern seemed in any real danger, through there was one leading incident.
FERN IN LUCK’S WAY
It took United 10 minutes to clear their half and get into an attacking position, and during that period their goal had a great escape, for there was imminent danger of a disastrous hesitancy on the part of the backs and goalkeeper, one waiting for the other to act, which offered a rare chance to an enterprising forward. The home attack, however, were taken off their guard by the contretemps, and Gough cleared. After that trouble arose between Galt and Kitchen, and roughness crept into the game, Hawley, Davies, and Galt all coming under the ban. Fern had to punch away from Evans’s free kick, and Clennell missed the mark by inches. It was just after Evans had put behind, following a free kick for a foul on Simmons by Galt, that the home goal ahd one of its narrowest escapes. Kitchen finished a fine run by cutting in and making a perfect centre, which Davies seemed to have conquered. Fern sprang out, and the two men crashed together and fell, the ball very luckily trundling just past the foot of the up-right. A minute or less later, and Davies was well placed again, but the ball came to him awkwardly and was driven over the bar. United had luck too, and especially when Hawley’s head very accidentally diverted a full-powered drive from Palmer.
THE SHOT OF THE MATCH
It was near the end of the first half that Simmons nearly demolished the framework of the Everton goal with a terrific shot, which struck the post near its junction with the cross-bar, with Fern left guessing, but a miss is as good as a mile at any time, and so the half was goalless. When Chedgzoy had warmed up in the second half he was of considerable assistance, and he took the place of Palmer for activity, the latter, after good runs and centres in the first half, becoming very quiet in the second. Chedgzoy had the measure of Sturgess, hard as the latter tried to subjugate the Everton man, and though there was a long continued series of alternating raids, the game eventually developed into a waspish attack on Gough’s position. Strangely enough there were few shots which could be branded first class, and it was in the finishing of their attacks that Everton failed so pronouncedly. It must be admitted, however, that with an attack weaker than usual, they kept United at full stretch, and so much on the defensive that the Yorkshire sharp-shooters were converted for the nonce into defenders. Gough having to save a very good but very unintentional shot from Evans, when he was performing half-back duties.
SOMETHING TO CRITICISE
Candidly, United were disappointing in parts, and not in the unison we are now accustomed to see. Masterman and Evans seemed to have dissolved partnership, but that was more the fault of the former than the latter, for Evans was waiting for passes which never came, his partner generally working inward. Davies was unlucky not to have a goal to his credit, and so was Simmons, though he did not shine as usual, perhaps because Kitchen though showing fine speed, hung ibn to the ball rather too long. Strangely enough, the Sheffield half backs had one of their few “off” days, Brelsford excepted. As a feeding force they did not exist and as tacklers Hawley, though doing a heap of good work, played with unnecessary rashness, whilst Sturgess, for a wonder , found a man opposed to him with whom he could do little that was effective-Chedgzoy. These weaknesses compensated for Everton’s weakened attack. The “star turns” were furnished by “the brothers Cook and English,” and a finer exposition of full-back tactics has not been seen this season. Cook kicked and cleared from all kinds of seemingly impossible positions, and English showed the same effectiveness, but with, apparently, less expenditure of energy. Gough has given several smarter exhibitions in goal, there being a certain hesitancy and lack of assurance which is foreign to him, but, after all, United’s defence in the second half saved the situation repeatedly. Everton’s left wing was the better in the first half, and their right in the second. Wright was a useful centre, dominated considerably by the irrepressible Hawley, who persisted in having either man or half. Galt was powerful and lusty (to say the least) at centre half, and Fleetwood next best. There was little or nothing to chose between the backs, though they never troubled about placing, and Fern was a safe goalkeeper. Simpson took MaConnachie’s place, owing to the latter being attacked by lumbago. Mr. J.T. Howcroft refereed in place of Mr. C.R. Hall, Birmingham, the original selection. Everton;- Fern; Thompson and Simpson; Fleetwood, Galt, Makepeace; Chedgzoy, Nuttall, Wright, Clennell, and Palmer. Sheffield United- Gough; Cook and English; Brelsford, Hawley, Sturgess, Kitchen, Simmons, Davies, Masterman, and Evans. Referee; Mr. J.T. Howcroft, Bolton.

REASON SPECTATOR WAS ORDERED OFF
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, January 25 1915
Bee’s Notes
All things considered, the local teams came off satisfactorily on Saturday, though neither won. Everton were seriously handicapped. The side that can do without MaConnachie, Parker, Harrison, and Jefferis must have some tough stu in the reserve ranks to hold its own with a good young team such as Sheffield United show. Everton attacked all through the second half of their game on Saturday, yet Gough, like Scott the previous week, was not perplexed. True, sir that Gough had two clinking backs before him; also that Clennell had half-a-dozens shots charged down. But what would you? A set of forwards that will not test the goalkeeper will not need to look for victories, I think the home attack lost some of it s goodness through Nuttall and Clennell “carrying on” in the region of goal. They dribbled on till they were crowded out, and maybe Kirsopp would have driven one or more shots towards goal had he been playing. The selection of Palmer on the left has left the selectors with something more to think about. He plays best when his work is hardest. The simpler the way through and the more certain he failed. The outlook for the Cup-tie against Bristol City is not the pleasant one that many think. It is well that we know that now instead of having it forced on us next Saturday. Everton will have to show vastly better form forward if a defeat or a draw is not their desire.
UNUSUAL EVENT
For some reason unexplained, the appointed referee, according to the list, was not “operating.” Perhaps it was well. Mr. Jack Howcroft. Whatever some may say about him, stands no nonsense, and he quickly told Kitchen and Davies that a repetition of their bad conduct would result in their being sent off. Do let us pull ourselves together. Metaphorically let us pull up our socks- I have never worn any-and play the game. This is no time for assisting the quidnuncs who scan the papers for every point that suits their anti-football craze. The referee did the players and spectators a good turn when he directed two policemen to remove a “gentleman” from the ground- a novelty I have never before witnessed. Mr. Howcroft told me afterwards that the man was cad enough to shout in the hearing of Chedgzoy that player was not hurt. “Get up” said he; “you’re not hurt” The trimmings so unnecessary to the language were hurled at the player, but they are censored from this column. Spectators often taunt players beyond endurance and many a player knows that the chief sinner is what he calls, “the two penny ha ‘penny clerk who frequently the paddock.” Spectators need to remember that they are being entertained by human beings, and that blackguardly bullying is not allowed. Anyone but a crass idiot could see immediately Chedgzoy failed to rise that he was badly hurt. It is to be hoped he’s not kept out of the Cup tie next week. Even when he returned on Saturday he was quite Everton’s match-winning forward, had the chances he offered been taken up. 

WRIGHT ON THE LEFT
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday January 26 1915
Bee’s Notes
In consequence of the new Football Association regulation that replayed ties shall be played on Saturdays only there is a possibility of the great Local Derby game between Everton and Liverpool having to be postponed. We hope not, and trust to both our sides getting through their round successfully. Everton have more than one trouble to face in connection with their team building, their ranks being depleted by injury &c, Parker will return of course, and that will make a difference to the attack, that lacked so much last Saturday against Sheffield United. A good judge of football, who has seen Wright play, tells me that Everton could not do better than give him a trial at outside left if palmer is not chosen. Wright played centre last week till the closing minutes when he turned to inside left, Clennell going centre. Wright was “running on,” as the saying goes, in the second half. I have no idea whether he shapes well or not at outside left, but my information is a sound judge of footballers and knows his man fully before he speaks. Roberts the Crewe player, who is in his first season at Everton, is spoken of in encouraging manner. What a pity Harrison is not available. The injury sustained by Chedgzoy was severe, and it is good to know this morning that he is progressing favourably, because one report at the week’s-end suggested that Chedgzoy would not be fit. Everton can ill afford their right winger. Jefferis too, is progressing well, but it is uncertain whether he will play. Everton’s opponents according to “Tityrusm” who saw them beat Cardiff City, “have a fine defence and a rare set of half-backs, but I do not think that their forwards are class enough to win such a match at Everton, because on form there is not such a difference between Barnsley and Bristol City as to make the citizens the probable victors. Indeed, in the autumn Barnsley beat Bristol by 2-1.” Bristol city were beaten on their own ground last Saturday by a lowly team. They rested the previous week owing to Preston being in a replayed cup tie. All of which is encouraging to Everton.

EVERTON CUP TEAM
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, January 27, 1915
Bee’s Notes
Everton have selected the following team to oppose Bristol City, at Goodison Park, on Saturday, kick-off 2.45 in the cup-tie;- Fern; Thompson, and MaConnachie; Fleetwood, Galt, and Makepeace; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Clennell, and Palmer.
Everton Reserves (v Blackpool) at Blackpool on Saturday- Mitchell; Stewart and McFadyen; Brown, Wareing and Grenyer; Houston, Nuttall, Wright, Weller and Roberts.
The appointments given above make interesting reading. Everton have brought Kirsopp back as Chedgzoy’s partner and, of course, Parker and MaConnachie return. There can be no denying the fact that Simpson played a robust, fair, and capable game last week against Sheffield United; and Thompson, too, excelled himself. So far as the Goodison team is concerned the only point on which opinions differ is in regard to the attack. The left wing undisturbed, despite its patent weakness last week. It was in a Cup-tie at Bristol that Palmer made his name in the Everton eyes, and it is to be hoped that the speedy left-wing player will revive his best form for this Bristol visit. The City, a correspondent says, are concerned in one question-whether Burton, the man who scored both goals against Cardiff, will be inside-left, or whether Picken (ex-Burnley and Manchester United) will return to that position after several weeks’ absence from the field through injury. Picken with the reserves last Saturday, played well. The final choice will not be made until late in the week. If Everton’s forwards will play more practical football against these dogged Second Division players they will get through the tie without extra time, which is the curse of all ties starting at 2.45. there is no doubt about Chedgzoy being fit and well for Saturday’s tie.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, January 28 1915
Hughie Goldie, one time an Everton half-back has lost his son through the war. The boy was much loved in his neighbourhood, which was Billy Dunlop’s favourite (Hurlford), and he was hurried with military honours.

WITHOUT THEIR CAPTAIN
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, January 29 1915
Bee’s Notes
Thus it will be seen how near Wedlock pivot, and to-morrow a huge crowd is certain to attend Goodison Park to see him lead his men. Unfortunately, Everton are without their customary leader, Galt being down through muscular rheumatism of the throat. This is a blow to Everton, just as is the announcement that MaConnachie may not be able to play. However, the club is fortunate in that two good substitutes are at hand. Wareing and Simpson being the men referred to. I have no fear about Everton’s case if the forwards show improved form. Saturday last’s exhibition repeated would not make good their chance of appearing in the third round. Everton;- Fern; Thomson, and MaConnachie; (0r Simpson); Fleetwood, Wareing, and Makepeace; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Clennell, and Palmer. Bristol City.- Howling; Jones (J), Banfield; Nicholson, Wedlock, Moss; Broad, Brown, Neesam, Picken, and Harris.