NORTH OVERWHELM ENGLAND
March 1 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Chedgzoy represented the North in front of 30,000 spectators at Turf Moor. Chedgzoy hit the top of the bar twice, and in general played much above his London game, even though he wasted some centres. North winning by six goals to one.

MERSEYSIDE MEN IN TRIAL GAMES
The Liverpool Echo, Tuesday, March 1, 1921
Bee’s Notes
All those who acted as stewards at the last Everton Cup-tie are asked to officiate again; also there is room for further shareholders to give aid. See McIntosh at the club office to-morrow night at 7.30.
The inevitable meetings that take place at an international trial game, such as that played at Burnley yesterday, almost make one think it is unwise to say “Away with these trials; they are valuable.” I missed my “Chiming Bells” ring till we arrived at Burnley, but had compensation un the League president’s cheery chaff, Mr. W.R. Williams’s bland gag about “never reading the paper,” and Mr. Martindale’s wise comments, not to mention Charles Crossley’s and Sam Chedgzoy’s football stories about goalkeepers “and other mad things in the world.” So the journey passed pleasantly and the army of Merseyside men wondered what the end of the day would bring. Well, let me tell you that it brough nothing but good words for our representatives. Let us run the rule over them right away so that you may know the verdict of the jury. On the right wing Sam Chedgzoy played streets in front of his first test game at White Hart Lane. He had a safe conveyance in Kirton, whereas Kelly had in London tried to do impossible things. Perhaps Chedgzoy was upset by this finicking. Certain Kirton made him a better club partner. The Everton man put in some centres that passed out, but his runs and his middles were generally well delivered, and two of his shots that landed on the top of the bar might easily have been goals. Chambers the other forward engaged, was not so smiling as usual because he ran into the solid lump of Millwall fatness, in Fort, and got a nasty crack on the nose. However, Harry’s passes and his dribbles were awfully practicable and I specially name the way he put the ball forward for Urwin to go ahead and take it in his stride. He made Urwin play, and if Harrison had only been fit to turn out, I am sure he must have impressed the England selectors. As a fact the trials so far have not revealed a good outside left, for Dimmock at home was great because Bliss worked him well, and Seymour was only moderate through illness. Yesterday, at Turf Moor, neither Dimmock nor Urwin touched international class, even though the former was a scorer of an individual goal, and Urwin also gained a point, thanks to Gough pulling his shot through when he thought that a strong centre would be made instead of a shot. I said after the last trial that Bliss and Dimmock should not be separated if the wing was to do any good, and the omission of Bliss showed up Dimmock’s weakness patently. Well, getting back to Merseysiders, Chambers did quite well, although he did not reveal his shots for which he is now famous. Lucas, of Liverpool, was present as reserve, like Crossley, but was not called upon. Had he been, I am sure he would have fared better than the club men who turned out. Fort is not international class, and Jones and Cresswell, and Silcock, while working hard, were not thrilling. The half-back work of the day showed Liverpool in a fine light, Bamber pocketing Dimmock, whose greed led to the St. Helens man having a royal time. Bamber played tip-top stuff, and Bromilow, after a shaky start in which he could not quite get the “hang” of the side-walk came to his best and could not be omitted from the League side, in view of the way Ducat, McCall, and Grimsdell were shaping. The latter trio were heavy, cumbersome, and out of joint. Perhaps they had their eyes on the cup bauble. It was odd to find Bromilow taking the penalty kick awarded for hands against Fort. We know the local lad as a placer of spot kicks from the corner, but did not know his penalty spot successes. Chambers was asked to take the kick and said “No,” nodding significantly to Bromilow, whose shot was a gem.
BUCHAN AND WILSON, STARS OF FIRST ORDER
England has need of many young and new men in her international series. The old stagers are falling away, and after a heavy season, and with cup-tie interests still concerning them, some of the players seem to have no special desire in these trial games- games that clubs are beginning to talk about as not wanted and of no real value to the selectors. Yesterday’s game produced two star items and many failures. First one must place Buchan as leader of leaders. The tall Sunderland man has ever been known and rated as class, but in international series he has generally been a law unto himself, so that he not only bothered a defence but also bewildered his own side. However, placed at centre-forward, his inclination to roaming and excess-finesse has left him, and he appears to settle down to he care of his wings, coaching and keeping them going in free manner with glides that are a delight to the eye. His manner of guiding a ball that has some from aloft is a study in “keeping the eye on the ball.” Moreover his heading is a matter on which he can plume himself, where other forwards fail to take advantage of their height. Accuracy in heading is something of a past art, so far as attackers are concerned; but Buchan nods the ball very true to his fellow-forwards. The other success of the day was Wilson, ex Blackpool, who played against Everton recently in a Cup-tie, wherein Wednesday were beaten at Hillsborough. Wilson was dour, determined, and rugged in everything except his passes, and the latter were sent wing-wards with unerring accuracy. He is sure to get a place ere long, because McCall is faltering and is finding the strain of football telling on his wind. Of goalkeepers there are many, and most are good, so the selectors were in a quandary when they had to choose from such as Mew, amateur Coleman, and Gough. Coleman was off ill, and Gough began badly, so that the place was made for Mew, who, however had tinges of luck that did not favour Gough. The North forwards ran riot thanks to Buchan’s leadership and a sense of wisdom in pass and repass all along the line. Buchan took three goals, one from a rebound from a shot by Kirton, the ball having to be “pulled” considerably to find its way in to goal and the second being a gem of a drive (taken nonchalantly), and the third being a guiding, gliding idea from Urwin’s centre. Afterwards Bromilow scored from a penalty, and Kirton, who had twice been unlucky made the score for the North 6-1 and they fully deserved their win.

A SPECIAL LOOK AT THE “WOLVES”
Liverpool Echo, Wednesday, March 2, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Everton have chosen the full side for the Cup-tie with Wolves; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Weller; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, and Harrison. All the 5s tickets have been sold. There is seating accommodation at the north end of Bullen’s-road at 3s (pay at turnstile), and there is room for 4,000 spectators in the paddock (same price, sane conditions). The ground will accommodate 40,000 people at 1s.
The reserve team, It will be seen, includes Joe Clennell, who has become fit once again: Salt, Fare,  Brown, Garrett, Grenyer, Jones, Wall, Moffatt, Clennell, and Alford.
My Mission to Wolverhampton on Saturday (writes Stork) was to spy out the and, if possible, size up Everton's opponents in the next round. Wolverhampton is red-hot with Cup-tie fever, and when questioned as to their chances against Everton at Goodison Park the answer forthcoming was; “We have a chance, and the smile that broadened out on the face of the speaker conveyed a calm confidence along with an expression of “We surprised ‘em once; why not again?” The fact that they are Second Leaguers made me ponder a bit, for have not Everton made us shiver when pitted against such clubs? The Wolves are a tough lot, and their plan of campaign will be to upset the equilibrium of the Goodison Parkers, and they are certainly the type of side to profit by these methods. Everton, no doubt have profited by past experiences, and will do all to counter-attack the Wolves’ intentions. The Midland team’s encounter with Stoke did not provide a bundle of knowledge, for the game was a poor one- devoid of the finer points as witnessed in the senior circle. Perhaps I was expecting too much of the Midlanders, whom I would class as “just a useful Second Division side.” Liverpool folk will see a great comparison on Saturday; Everton’s finesse against the bustling tactics of the Wolves -the type of play that has so often succeeded where cleverness has failed. Burnley came to grief against a side employing similar tactics. Wolverhampton cut out all trimmings and go for the important factor, goals. Our visitors have forced into the net this season 38 goals, 24 of which have been equally divided amongst the three inside men. Their goals against record is not good reading for the defence has yielded 40 goals. Everton are one behind them in this respect, but claim nine more to their bag. Why they are called the Wolves is beyond me. “Tigers” would be more appropriate, for they are clad in old gold and black stripes, which looks ferocious enough; and they are after Everton’s blood. Having heard so much about Noel George, the goalkeeper, who by his brilliance has kept out Peers, the Welsh international, I was hoping Stoke were inn a shooting mood-not necessarily a scoring mood-so that I could see George in real action and judge him thereon. The Potteries’ forwards let me down, for although scoring three times, George had no chance of displaying his wares. What little he did satisfied. Tall, well-built and, best of all, cool, he has a beautiful action, gets well up or down to a ball, as the case demands. His greatest asset is his fine anticipation. Of the backs, Marshall is the better, for Baugh is a trifle on the slow side, although he kicks well, wasting no time in his tackle. Marshall is a hefty tackler- strong, and sure in all his work. The halves are rare breakers-up; Hodnett, a go-ahead pivot, who fears no foe. He is flanked by two daring tacklers in Riley and Thomas. The former, perhaps, the strong man of the line, who can stop opponents. He feeds Brooks with a spoon, as it were, and this is the secret of the diminutive Brooks’s success. Sammy gets up amazing speed in double-quick time, and provides scoring chances by his sound centres, Potts, an old Manchester United player, is a dangerous forward, possessing ball control, and a telling shot. Edmunds at centre has improved the line out of all recognition. A strong player, he is hard to dispossess, and when in shooting distance, hits a ball very hard and true. Burrill is an opportunist, who knows exactly where the goal lies, and shoots instanter. He did the hat trick on Saturday. The right winger, Lea, or “Tancy,” as he is more popularly known, is a footballer and a comedian; never wastes a ball where it is possible to save it, and is of the never-say-die order. Whilst dealing with Wolverhampton affairs let me mention that the club have a fine playing pitch, but they have been unable to carry out improvements they have had in view for some time. Previous to this year they have only had their ground on a yearly tenancy. They have succeeded in getting a twenty-one-year lease, succeeded in getting a twenty-one year lease, and are going in for a huge stand to run right along the playing arena. This is to be covered, and will prove a boon to supporters who at the moment are badly catered for. The players’ rooms will be underneath this stand, as at Everton. So great is the support that the work has been started straightaway, and when one realises that the tie with Derby brought 40,000 spectators you can imagine the popularity of football in the Midland town.
A word to Everton;- Have a care; don’t get over-confident, and if bustled see that it does not upset you. Open out the game, and I am sure victory will be your reward. Let’s have no band this time- in case!

EVERTON'S CUP-TIE.
March 3 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Both Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers will be at full strength in the Football Association Cup-tie at Goodison Park on Saturday. Harrison who has been on the injured list, will reappear in the Everton team, while Gregory, who had his nose broke last Thursday at Coventry, is turning out for the Wolves. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs, and McDonald, Fleetwood, Brewster, Weller, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, Harrison, Wolvers: - George, Baugh, Marshall, Gregory, Hodnett, Killey, Lea, Burrill, Edmonds, Potts, Brooks. All the tickets for the match have been sold. There is seating accommodation at the north end of Bullens road at 3s (pay at the turnstile), and there is room for 4,000 spectators on the Paddock.

FORMER NORTH ENDER'S DEATH
Lancashire Evening Post - Thursday 03 March 1921
Family's Triple Bereavement
The death occured at Birkdale, this morning under the saddest of cirsumstances of George H. Barlow, the well known amateur international left winger who was one of the finest sportsmen who ever wore the North End colours.   Yesterday week the funeral took place of his widowed mother and on Sunday morning his younger brother, Thomas Read Barlow died.  Both died at Southport.  George who attended his mother's funeral was taken ill the following day but he sent a wreath to the funeral of his brother, which took place at Parbold near Wigan, today.  George who like his mother and brother died, we are informed, from septic pneumonia, was about 36 years of age, and his brother Tom about thirty four.  Every follower of the League game in these parts well recall that he learnt his football while at Wigan Grammer School.  It was while playing with the Old Boys' team that he became acquainted with North End whom he assisted as an amateur for several seasons, which were separated by a period of service the Everton club.   Though he only stood about 5ft 6ins, Barlow was a speedy and clever forward at his best, and an exceedingly useful man to North End especially in their Second Division days, and in war-time season 1918-19 was his last at Deepdale and subsequently he assisted the well-known Northern Nomads.  Barlow who was once described as "the pluckiest footballer of his inches that ever came up smiling after rough treatment," had a happy dispersition which made him a favourite with players, officials, and spectators.  He was capped five times for England in 1908 and 1914 v. Holland, in 1909 v. Wales, in 1910 v. Denmark, and in 1914 v. Ireland.  By profession he was an electrical enginner, and worked at the Wigan Corporation Electricity Works.   His death took place at a nursing home at Birkdale.  A married sister presiding at Southport and his brother Edward, who is in Canada are the surviving relatives. 

GEORGE BARLOW DEAD
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, March 3, 1921
George Barlow, a former Everton winger and five times amateur international player, died to-day. His brother was buried yesterday, his mother was buried yesterday week. All died of septic poisoning. Barlow was well-known as outside left for Nomads, Everton, and Preston.

PROFITEERING IN CUP TIE TICKETS
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, March 3, 1921
Bee’s Notes
While perusing the “Echo” I came across an advertisement in the lost and found column worded as follows; Everton v. Wolverhampton-Gentleman wishes to dispose of five reserved seats. What offers?” says “A.B.C” if he does not want them, why not sell them at the price he paid for them, viz., 5s? There is too much of this going on. I really believe some people but the tickets not intending to go to the match, but to resell the tickets and make a profit on them. I don’t say this gentleman did not intend going to the match but if he can’t go he can very soon sell the tickets at the price he paid for them. The Everton and other clubs have taken the matter in hand, and have held consultations as to how the idea can be checked. Undoubtedly there is any amount of profiteering in Cup-tie tickets and those who do this business are probably not football enthusiasts, but fellows who will make money out of nothing. It becomes a question whether the man who tries to sell these tickets should not have the tickets confiscated. That was done with some Londoners when they tried to realise on cup final tickets. The law in the matter of entertainment tax is evaded by such trafficking, and the Inland Revenue people could take up the matter more effectually than the football clubs in the land. So far as we are concerned as a paper, we are all against the practice, and I have made special application for advertisements concerning sale of cup-tie tickets to be negatived in future. Similarly the ”Sporting Echo” has set its face against the publication of fraudulent tipsters and bookmakers’ advertisements. An enormous number of advertisements are offered to us and we point blank refuse them, because I know them to be frauds. Many men try on the “cert” advertisement, and we shall not encourage them to take mugs’ money.
A GLORIOUS RECORD
“Eyes of Blue (Warrington) a staunch supporter of the boys in blue from the time when the forward line was represented by Latta, brady, Geary, Chadwick and Milward, down to the present team, writes to wish Everton all the luck in the present Cup competition, and says “Neutral (Runcorn),” who is anything but the nom de plume he has chosen, made the statement that Everton, in the 1906 tourney, met and scraped through to the final at the expense of inferior teams. The following may be a remainder of Everton’s glorious Cup record. The results speak for themselves. I may add that your column has always since its inception given me moments of pleasant reading.
A LONDON VIEW
“An Old Hand” writes; I am a very old supporter of Everton, having followed their fortunes for at least thirty years. I am now resident in the South, and took the opportunity of seeing the Blues at Chelsea last Saturday. I was glad to notice that the team, taking them all round, kept up the old traditions, as they played a clean, scientific game. Howard Baker made a great impression, and has the makings of a goalkeeper second to none. The crowd gave him a special cheer at the finish, and it was a nice thing for the Chelsea captain (MIddlesboe) to go up and congratulate him as the players left the field. A real sport is Middleboa. People down South do not fear Everton; they are satisfied the Spurs or the Villa will win the Cup. But I have great hopes of Everton; the final is on the 23rd April, the very date on which the Blues triumphed in 1906. A good omen surely? A friendly word to Fazackerley and Davies, “Don’t be afraid of shooting.” Pattern weaving is good to watch, but goals win matches, especially Cup-ties! I was especially pleased with Fleetwood, Brewster, and Crossley. Best wishes to the “Echo” I presume no band has yet been ordered for Saturday! I well remember the Fallowfield tragedy of 1893.
ANOTHER ATTEMPT BY JOHN SHARP. EX-EVERTON
At the F.A. Council meeting, on Monday the council will be asked to agree to the Standing Committee’s recommendation that J. Sharp may become a director of the Everton or Liverpool club.

SAD DEATH OF TWO BROTHER AMATEURS
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Friday 04 March 1921
The death occured yesterday of George H. Barlow, international amateur outside left, formerly of Everton and Preston North End, who was also a prominent member of the Wigan Cricket club.  His younger brother, Thomas also a leading amateur, was buried yesterday, both being victims of pneumonia.  Their mother, widow of Mr. James Edward Barlow, a well known Wigan solictor, died eleven days ago.

AMBULANCE SQUADS AT EVERTON CUP-TIE
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, March 4, 1921
Bee’s Notes football is running its course quickly. Tomorrow sees the Fourth round of the Cup-ties, and Everton are expected to go one stage further, at least, than did Liverpool last season. Ground and conditions seem to favour Everton to-morrow, and though the Wolverhampton club has Cup history and a surprise of surprise win years gone by as Fallowfield at a famed Final, it does not seem probable that Everton will be caught napping a second time. Everton’s form in the past few weeks has exceeded anything they have shown in the last two years. They should win through experiences, skill and art. Strictly speaking, and speaking theoretically, it is of no avail to Wolverhampton Wanderers to call up the dead to try to show us their chance to-morrow at Goodison Park against Everton. It is a known fact that the Wolves years ago went to Fallowfield and beat Everton in a final tie. That was an age ago, and cannot have any bearing upon tomorrow’s outlook. As one who has the advantage of a colleague’s views of the game played by the Wolves last week against Stoke I certainly take present-time form and facts, and reply on Everton’s ability to carry them through to the semi-final stage. Cup-ties and sensations are proverbial -they provide the salt for the football sandwich. Still, Everton are playing so well “among themselves” that one cannot see there being surprised by the speed of the Second Division side, whose tricky winger- Brooks- was a few years ago looked upon as a possible international player. But Brooks has aged, and his fame has diminished. His speed and trickery are an assist, but one does not forget the height and length of leg of the Everton half-backs, the toughness of Downs and McDonald, and the surely of Fern’s catch. In view of the home defence’s reliability one cannot see why the Wolves should gain a goal. If they do they will hang on to it tenaciously. However, I think the crux of the matter will be found centred in the Everton defence and half-backs and I imagine that the Wolves even with their new young goalkeeper, George-famous goalkeeping name that-will be troubled to keep the now spirited Everton attack in control. All the home men are fit and well and Harrison’s return is a joy.
PLAN OF THE FIELD
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Weller; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, Harrison. Wolverhampton Wanderers; George; Baugh, Marshall; Gregory, Hodnett, Riley; Lee, Burrill, Edmonds, Potts, Brooks.

STALYBRIDGE v  EVERTON RES
Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, March 5, 1921
Celtic took the lead from a penalty for hands against Fare, Charney easily scoring, Petrie added a second goal for the Celtic from a pass by Wood. Petrie added a third after Fare had miskicked and given him an open goal. Half-time Stalybridge C 3, Everton 0
Match report missing from Liverpool Football Echo, completely torn away

“WOLVES” GRIT
Sports Argus-Saturday 5, March 1921
EVERTON “STARS” FAIL TO SHINE AT GOODISON PARK
EDMOND’S WINNING GOAL
By “Wulfruna”
Despite the toughness of the task in hand, Wolverhampton Wanderers made the journey to Lancashire full of hope to-day, as the second string the Midland bow in the great national competition. To tackle Everton on their own enclosure was an admittedly hard nut, because the Toffeeites have been doing particularly well since the New Year, but Wanderers are good Cup fighters. Though never classed among the top sawyers of the game, they have many times helped to make history by confounding the critics when the odds were all against them. Such was the case nearly 30 years ago, when the teams met for the first and only time the Cup. It was the final Fallowfield, and though there was perhaps not the same paper disparity between the sides was the case to-day—at any rate superficially— on that occasion Wanderers carried the old gold and black colours to victory, and lifted the Cup tor the first time their history. Everton had their usual luck in being drawn home for every round, scraping home through the first two by a solitary goal—the second after drawn game -and admittedly winning with some degree of comfort at the third hurdle. In the case of Wanderers the positions were almost entirely reversed. They jumped through the first round much more easily than the score of the odd goal of five suggested, and the next two rounds saw them at the scraping game, one venture, as the case to-day's opponents, involving a replay. But these were away battles. It was generally thought thatthe time had now arrived when Wanderers were due to get back their best, behaviour, after some in and out, performances, and they counted on Everton’s over-confidence to play a big part in the game. Liverpool people had been counting their chickens in advance —an extremely doubtful policy to pursue—but it was the sort of game "Wolves " like. Everton, who had claimed six goals three in the competition, had this morning but two home defeats against them this season. Liverpool and Arsenal being their conquerors. and of the other games six had been won and as many drawn—a not over-flattering record. It was regarded as a team of seasoned stylists against a team off 11 unpolished but mostly young and determined triers. The selected teams, who had been training at home, were the best the rival clubs could muster, the following being the men chosen to carry the respective colours: Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Weller; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, Harrison. Wolverhampton Wanderers; George; Baugh, Marshall; Gregory, Hodnett, Riley; Lea, Burrill, Edmonds, Potts, Brooks. Referee; A.E. Peliowe (Oldham). Linesmen; T.A. Wragg (Notts) and A. Clare (Altrincham). The conditions at Liverpool were very dismal on Friday, there being fog and some heavy rain, but it was much better this morning, though rain again threatened. There were animated scenes at Goodison Park, the popular portion being filled an hour before the kick-off. A Wanderers' supporter, with blackand gold umbrella helped to while away the time marching round the ground, in which occupation he was joined by " Mother Everton" who was attired in a blue-and-white dross. Wanderers brought a good following, but Everton were hot favourites. There would be about 50,000 people present when the teams appeared, each having a roaring reception. Everton won the toss, but it conferred no advantage, there being no wind. George met a long grounder from Crossley, and a foul on Baugh paved the way for s smart Wanderers' attack. Lea managed to get the ball across, and when it was returned Gregory planted it well across to Brooks, who smashed in a wonderful rising shot, which Fern pulled down and got away. This was the best attack so far. Chedgzoy was fouled just outside the penalty area, and the situation looked ugly but he took the kick himself and put the ball wide. Then the Wanderers got away down the centre, and the ball was put out Brooks, who got round Downs and enabled EDMONDS to score at the end 11 minutes. It was a simple butvery fine goal and heartened the visitors considerably. Up to this point they had quite held their own. Within few minutes Everton almost equalised. Crosley put a finely-timed low drive, butGeorge, lying full length, pushed the ball against the foot of the post, and came out for Marshall to clear. This was a very near thing. Everton were very badly shaken, however, for some time, and the Wanderers were settling down nicely, being quick on the ball and keeping play well open. There was nothing at all dazzling about Everton's form. As a matter of fact they were frequently very disappointing. Potts threatened to dribble through, but Downs cleared with a very fine tackle, which drew, a cheer. Just previously the Wanderers’ man had headed into the hands of Fern, from Burrill's pass. Again the Wanderers bore down on the opposition.  Brooks and Potts combined nicely, the former eventually boring his way into the middle of the field and driving a foot over the bar with a fine effort. The Wanderers' midget was doing particularly well, and was giving Downs something to think about. He frequently beat him by sheer cleverness, and once was becoming threatening when he kicked too hard and the ball went into touch. The visitors' defence was doing fine service all the time, the halves tackling with great earnestness and repeatedly holding the Everton attack. Harrison, whose right hand was in bandages, showed up Chedgzoy  manoeuvred for an opening, only to send tamely to George. On the other flank Crossley made a clear opening for Harrison, who put in a fine centre. This was cleared by Riley, though the whistle also went for a free kick to the Wanderers. The vaunted Everton "stars" were anything but, resplendent in the first half-hour. They never convinced, despite the strong workby the halves. Fern was not troubled seriously, it is true, but neither was George with one exception. The Wanderers were playing a strong confident game. Davies was trying hard to get the Everton attack going, but he got little support. Hodnett was injured, but continued. Towards the interval the Wanderers picked up again. Brooks and Potts getting to close quarters. Fern saved from the former, and later cleared a centre from Lea which was little too far forward. At the other end, George made a fine from save from Chedgzoy’s centre.  Just on the interval Brooks forced two corners. Half-time;—" Wolves 1, Everton 0
Everton recommenced with much greater dash than they had shown earlier. Fazackerley and Davies changed places, and the former was inches wide with a fine effort, the first few minutes. The same player tried a cross-shot, which passed in front of the goal into touch. Everton were very busy round Wanderers' goal for some time, but eventually relief was brought on the right. Following this pressure was maintained for some time by the Wanderers. Fern having to dash out to clear a low centre.  Then Crossley got in a shot which went the wrong side of the post. Everton were doing much better now than at time in the first half. Crossley was consistent, and a corner forced by him led to an exciting scrimmage near the post. George relieved an ugly  situation by throwing behind while on the ground Hodnett was hurt and had to go off for a time. Timely breathing space was eventually won, only for off-side against Brooks to drive Wanderers back to defensive measures again Crossley again missing by inches, following a free kick. Davies also got in a centre which rolled along the bar and went behind. Hodnett resumed, and Potts fell back to half to help in defence, but the referee had to speak to him and to Brewster. Wanderers had done very well indeed to keep Everton out for the first 30 minutes of this half, and at the end of this spell they began to take a greater share in the proceedings. Both Brooks and Potts struggled hard to make progress without much success, but the visitors defence was keeping a firm grip on the game, and Everton were admirably held. Baugh and Marshall were always in the thick of the fray, the former doing brilliant work. Lea had one or two centres, but the experienced opposition proved too strong. Brooks was a sturdy trier on the other wing, and once or twice had Downs muddled up. The Wanderers made effective use of the off-side rule in the concluding stages, but Crossley had an open goal only to shoot outside. It was perhaps the worst of several failures for which he was responsible. Generally speaking it seemed as though Everton had resigned themselves to the inevitable. The Wanderers were quite holding their own and taking no risks. In fact they came very near to increasing their lead once or twice.
Result Wolves 1, Everton 0

EVERTON FORWARDS' FATAL BLUNDER.
Sunday Post - Sunday 06 March 1921
JIMMY BLAIR PLAYS THE CAME OF HIS LIFE. SPECIAL CRITICAL ACCOUNTS OF ENGLISH TIES.
Everton'e exit ffom the Cup was a tragic one. Their pill was even more bitter to swallow than that of Burnley the previous round, at  their own ground, and with all their stalwarts on view, the to submit to defeat by the lively Wolves. Ten minutes from the start the visitor's centre scored the goal which carried his side into the semi-final. was the only real chance the olves had during the game, but they took it. Everton, on the other hand, had many, but failed to take advantage of them. The work of their forward line was astonishingly bad front of Glorious opportunities came the way of Crossley and Fazackerley, but their shooting was lamentable.  In a desperate attempt to save the situation, Fazackerley and Davies changed places after the interval, but this brought improvement. Everton were not beaten by a better team, but by a side which played the kind football that wins Cup-ties. The Wolves were a live and bustling combination, who kept pegging away the whole ninety minutes. Their thrustful and vigorous halves negatived all the tricky work of the home forwards, who made a big persisting in their pattern-weaving tactics. Baugh and Marshall had more work to do than Downs and M'Donald, but they stood up to it manfully. M'Donald played a sterling game, but Downs was less steady than usual. The visitor's half-back trio compared very favourably with that of the Toffee men. Riley was best for the Wolves, and weller for Everton.  Brewster was not in his best form. The outstanding forward on the field was Brooks. it was that engineered the opening from which Edmonds scored the only goal. He invariably got the better of Fleetwood, and Downs found him a tough handful showed more method in his work than Davies. The only weak man in the Wolverhampton front line was Lea. He gave his side? very little assistance. Ilarrison was the best of the home forwards. He, at least, was free from the dilly-dally business which brought about his side's defeat- Result: —Everton, 0; Wolverhampton, 1. Everton—Fern; Downs and Macdonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, and Weller; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davics, C'rossley, and Harrison. Wolverhampton—George; Baugh and Marshall; Gregory. Hodnett, and Riley; Lea, Burrill. Edmonds, Potts, and Brooks.

FORMER PRESTON FOOTBALLER'S FUNERAL
March 7, 1921. The Lancashire Evening Post
The funeral took place at Parbold, near Wigan, on Saturday of Mr. G.H. Barlow, the ex-Everton and Preston North End outside left, who died last Thursday, the same day that his brother, Mr. T.R. Barlow, was buried. Their mother died a fortnight ago, and all three were interred in the same grave.

EVERTON 0 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 1
March 7 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON OUT OF THE CUP.
WOLVES THE BETTER SIDE
Fa Cup Round Four
The Football Association Competition holds many disappointments and few prizes. It was Everton's lot to participate in the former on Saturday, for they were beaten by Wolverhampton Wanderers in the fourth round at Goodison Park. The result was a surprise for Everton's recent improvement had created an optimistic feeling, but history repeated itself and the Wolves once again justified their Cup-fighting reputation. There could, however, be no denying the fact that Everton did not deserve to win, for, the whole side was much below their usual standard. The full backs frequently overkicked their forwards, and there was very little constructive work by the half-backs, but these defects were not sufficient to account for the weakness of the forwards. They have rarely given such an inglorious display and the finishing work of the inside men was extremely poor. By no methods of reasoning could the Wanderers be called a scientific side, but they were clever enough to force their tactics to the front while Everton were too weak to play their usual game against a side that played sturdy practical Cup-tie football. It was a splendid performance, and the Wanderers deserve praise for their fine win.
Fern could not be held responsible for Everton's defeat. He had much less work to do than George, and the shot that scored would have beaten any custodian. Downs and McDonald were uncertain, especially in the first half. Downs was inclined to underestimate the strength of the Wolverhampton forwards, with the result that he created trouble for himself. In the second half, they tackled more successfully; but kicked wildly and without any consideration for their own forwards. The half-backs were good in defence and Fleetwood played well against the Wanderers best wing, but there was a lack of understanding with the attack. Although the forwards showed individual cleverness, much of it was wasted through hesitancy and want of shooting power. They finessed when a direct shot would have been more profitable. Both Hartrison and Chedgzoy got across some nice centres only to see the inside men easily beaten. It would certainly be no exaggeration to say that Everton's defeat was done to the weakness of the inside-forwards. The attack of the Wolves, was more forceful, and Edmonds in addition to showing clever footwork, distributed the ball to his wings with great accuracy. Potts and Burrill were splendid workers, and although Brooks was well shadowed he occasionally came into the picture with his speed and trickery. The half backs allowed the Everton forwards few opportunities of developing their games. The defence was the best of the visitors' side, with Baugh the outstanding figure. He was rarely beaten, and kicked with fine judgement. George was very safe, and got rid of the ball several times under trying conditions.
INCIDENTS OF THE PLAY.
The only goal of the game was scored by Edmonds at the end of eleven minutes' play. Brooks sent the ball into the centre and Burill pushed it forward, while Downs advanced to clear, but miskicked. The ball went past his foot, what time Edmonds rounded Downs and without a moment's hesitation sent the ball into the net. George was well tried when he fail to shot by Davies, although he managed to throw the ball away before any damage was done. Fazackerley should have scored when Harrison sent the ball into the centre but the inside man failed to trap it, and the ball bounced against his hand, thus nullifying the chances. Everton's close work was of little avail against the sturdy Wolverhampton defence. When the game was resumed after the interval, the Everton forwards put more vigour into their attack, and George throw the ball away from a fine centre by Harrison. Davies shot wide, following a nice pass by Fazackerley, Davies and Fazackerley changed places, and the altered attack worked well for a time. The Wolves goal experienced a most trying time, and George was almost overwhelmed, but he stuck to the ball, in spite of being surrounded by opponents. At this stage it looked almost any odds on Everton equalising, as there was an improvement all round. Crossley never had a better scoring chance when he got the ball adjacent to the upright and he never made a bigger blunder when he guided the ball a few inches the wrong side of the upright with only George in front. After this the visitors defence rallied finely, and the Everton forwards were easily held. Teams: - Everton:- Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Weller half-backs, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards. Wolverhampton Wanderers: - George, goal, Baugh, and Marshall, backs, Gregory, Hudnatt, and Riley, half-backs, Lea, Burill, Edmonds, Potts, and Brooks, forwards.

STALYBRIDGE CELTIC 5 EVERTON RESERVES 0
March 7, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Everton were heavily beaten at Stalybridge on Saturday by five clear goals. This was by no means a correct reflex of the game in fact, except when it came to scoring, Everton were the more dangerous side. Fare and Salt were somewhat uncertain in defence, and the pick of the side was Jones, who played splendidly. On two occasions he struck the post, also did Clennell. Lonsdale played brilliantly in the Celtic goal, and he alone prevented the visitors from scoring. For the winners Barton and Petrie also performed and accomplished the hat-trick.

TYPICAL CUP FOOTBALL
Birmingham Daily Gazette -Monday March 7, 1921
MERSEYSIDERS NOT ALLOWED TO SETTLE DOWN
EVERTON 0, WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 1
By “Molineux”
Hats off to the “Wolves" for their brilliant victory over the much-vaunted Everton side! The Black Country men played up to the best traditions of their Cup-tie reputation in vanquishing their Merseyside stars, and after making every allowance for the disappointing show of the " Toffee-ites," the fact remains that honours went to the deserving. Playing typical cup football, of the fast, furious get-there type, the "Wolves" re-made history in a manner which fairly staggered the opposition, and now with Villa out of it, the question remains, can " Wolves" pull it off? If they can reproduce the form they showed at Goodison Park on Saturday it is quite on the cards that they will do so for the third time in their career.
HISTORY REPEATED.
It was another example of 'history repeating itself. Everton had all along been counting their chickens ae already hatched, and they paid the penalty of over -confidence. They came an awful “cropper," and the team which had been looked upon with arrogant contempt, came, saw and conquered. It was a bitter pull indeed for Everton, quite as bitter, if not me so, than that other affair in ‘93, when the lowly " Wolves" beat them in the famous final at Fallowfield, when it was thought they hadn't "an earthly." The Wanderers fully merited their reworkable victory. They played just the right kind of game, about which Everton bad been warned in vain. They bustled into the opposition, scored the deciding goal before Everton had settled down, and thereafter flatly refused to allow than to recover.
STING LACKING.
For one short period in the second half Everton tried to pull themselves together again, and managed to cause considerable anxiety, but they never got that extra bit of sting and finish which was necessary to inspire confidence among their supporters, and before the end the Wanderers had again secured the ascendancy end threatened to consolidate their victory. Even the ranks of Everton did not begrudge victory, because it went to the better and deserving side. Both teams were as selected early in the week, but Harrison, Everton's left winger, had his right hand heavily bandaged. The preliminariesprovided nothing of consequence. There were a few brushes at either end to test each other, but from the very start the Wanderers impressed one as being the better balanced and more go-ahead side. They lunged on the left, and Everton replied on their right flank, but whereas Fern had he could do to keep out Brooke's effort, Chedgzoy could only plant the ball behind.
THE GOAL.
Then at the end of eleven minutes came the all-important goal which settled the match. Brooks, Burrill, and Edmonds figured in the movement, the winger pushing the ball between the feet of Downs to Edmonds, and the latter, standing fairly well out, let without a moment's hesitation, the ball landing safely in the net with Fern helpless. There was delirious joy in the rank, of the " Wolves' " supporters, who had come up, be it confessed, considerably impressed by Everton's premature confidence. On the other hand, the homesters were more than shaken, they were demoralised. Davies and Crossley made an immediate counter, but George was quite equal to the occasion with a brilliant clearance at full length, pushing the ball against the post, whence it came back into the open for Marshall to clear.
AN INEPT TEAM.
Save for this, Everton were a team of inept performers in attack, Fazackerley being the prime weakness. Daniels tried hard, but with little success, against robust defenders like Baugh,Marshall, and Hodnett. Chedgzoy and Harrison provided a few centres, but never did Everton look like causing mischief in this half.  On the other hand the " Wolves" put in some effective raids, either down the centre or on the left. Potts headed into the hands of Fern, and the same player looked like getting agoal until Downs dispossessed him with the smartest piece of work be did in the whole match. Edmonds was a great thorn in the flesh of the Everton defence, worrying them continually, though frequently he found the ball put too far forward. Brooks, too, was at his nippiest pitch, and led Downs some bewildering dances, so much so that the ex-Barnsley man was far from comfortable.
A YARD TOO HIGH.
Once "Sammy" tricked three opponents in delightful style while he cut across the centre, and then drove furiously at goal a yard too high. In the hope of revivifying the Everton attack, Fazackerley took the place of Davies in the second half. It was immediately effective, " Fazzy " getting in a particularly nice effort which was not quite on the target, but then some clever work by Crossley and Chedgzoy, neatly developed by the inside men , led to the visiting goal being subjected to rather severe pressure. George saved two awkward situations by throwing the hall behind, and in the firm Hodnett was injured and off for a time. This was the only period when Everton played anything like the real Everton, but they still lacked finish, and gradually fell again.
FOUGHT LIKE HEROES.
Crossley later had a couple of good chances, which he threw away by wild work, and in the end the Wanderers came along with a " wet sail" which very nearly brought further success. The curtain rang down with Wolves" deservedly masters of the 'situation. They fought like hero, all the way through. Lea was the weakest link in the team, and this was largely due to the cleverness and ripe judgment of Weller. George and the two back, were fine, especially Baugh. The halves perhaps; played the all-important part, smashing up the Everton attack relentlessly, none better than Val Gregory. The forwards were more efficient than Everton as a line, and Brooks was I without doubt the best forward on the field. There were 52,000 people present, and the receipts were £4,908. Teams:— Wolves; George; Baugh, Marshall; Gregory, Hodnett, Riley; Lea, Burrill, Edmonds, Potts, Brooks. Everton;- Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Weller; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, Harrison.

DEATH OF GEORGE BARLOW
Athletic News -Monday, March 7, 1921
Everyone who knew George Herbert Barlow will hear with deep regret of the death of so talented a footballer and so fine a sportsman. He died on Friday from pneumonia, on the same day that his brother Thomas, also an amateur player, was being buried, while the mother of these brothers preceded them on the longest journey of all but eleven days.

WORRIED BY WOLVES
The Athletic News- Monday, March 7, 1921
EVERTON’S SKILFUL SCHEMING RUTHLESSLY SHATTERED
HISTORT REPEATED
EVERTON 0, WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 1
By Junius
MEMORIES of a Cup-final at Fallowfield some twenty-eight years ago, when Everton were concerned in a tussle with the Wanderers of Wolverhampton were revived by the meeting of the clubs at Goodison Park, and strange to relate, the unexpected again happened. It was a case of a First League club on their own ground, with a plethora of talent purchased at a big price condescending to entertain a lowly Second Division team, and the latter with everything apparently against them, carrying off the honours. To say that the result was a disappointment from an Everton point of view is merely mentioning the matter mildly. Fortune had favoured them with four ties at home, and it was well-nigh impossible to believe that they could be prevented from reaching the semi-final stage of the competition. For ten minutes it seemed as if these expectations would be fulfilled, but a few seconds later came a goal to the visitors. Blundering by the Everton defence gave the Wanderers an opening, and they were quick to win to seize his gift from the gods. Like worthy warriors they made the most of it; for the first and only time in the game the ball was placed in the net, and the issue was settled. Spurred on by the confidence begotten of the fact that they were in front, the Wanderers never relaxed theirgrip of the game. They never faltered in their endeavours, nor did Everton improve in their attempts to avert defeat. As the play progressed so did it become more plainly apparent that only a miracle could prevent the home team from being beaten. The motto of the visitors must have been " What we have we hold," and right well did they attain to this distinction. Seldom did they seem likely to increase their advantage, but rarefy did Everton convey the impression that they would equalise; indeed towards the finish the winsome Wanderers were content to rest on their laurels, for their doughty defenders were complete masters of the situation. GENERAL IMPRESSIONS.
In the early stages Everton stimulated the spirits of their supporters by their footwork, but they failed to recover from the effects of the goal recorded against them. It was a mistake by their usually reliable defence that paved the way to their undoing, for this resulted in the all-important goal which settled the fortunes of the fray, but truth to tell, the cause of Everton's defeat could not be attributed to the full-backs, who resisted sturdily. Viewing the contest in its entirety, and taking into consideration the determination and capability of the Midlanders, the salient fact remains that Everton were badly served by their half-backs and forwards. These two lines were never in sympathetic touch with each other.  The intermediate trio were despoilers of more than average merit, but when it came to a question of providing their ownforwards with chances of making headway they were woefully deficient. Yet it must he admitted that even when the attackers did secure possession they made feeble use of the ball. Waiting and watching had become an obsessive with them, and while they were occupied this wise their alert and enterprising opponentscoolly relieved them of further anxiety by taking the ball from their very feet. On the left wing Crossley and Harrison indulged in some rousing raids, but the former was completely off colour in finishing efforts, and this was disastrous, for not one of his comrades deemed it politic to try his luck with a shot. The attack, handicapped by lack of support from the half-hacks, was further hindered by the ineffectiveness of Davies and Fazakerley, neither of whom ever showed a glimpse of his undoubted abilities.
EVERTOR'S FRAILTIES.
As a leader. Davies was a complete failure alike in his endeavours to distribute the play to his wings, forage in his own pasture , or flash in a shot likely to cause George any anxiety. Fazackerley was equally unsuccessful. His attempts at finessing were ruthlessly shattered by the relentless Wanderers. When, after the change of ends, the pair reversed, Fazackerley going into the centre with Davies on his immediate right, some slight improvement was witnessed; in face the alteration was bound to make for greater efficiency for the lowest level had hitherto been reached.

With the exception of an occasional run and centre by Chedgzoy, who was deprived of his due nourishment not only by his inside right but also by the failure of Fleetwood's placing, chief danger in the Everton advances came from their left-wing. Crossley and Harrison combined cleverly at times, but this lop-sided attack seldom seemed like bringing about tangible result. When the ball was sent across to the opposite wing it was invariably lost, and even Crossley, who has been monopolising scoring recently, could not direct a shotsufficiently accurate to trouble George. The occasions when the Wanderers’ keeper was in difficulties were rare. A lofty centre from Chedgzoy, a shot from Davies following a free kick, and another save from Harrison in the second half practically exhausted Everton’s best attempts to locate the net. But Fern had an easier task than George and herein lies the whole position. Despite their frailties the Everton forwards had far more opportunities of scoring than their opponents. They blundered with repeated openings, and yet, on the other hand, their defence which kept Fern free from trouble made one mistake, and this proved fatal. The half-backs have seldom been seen to such disadvantages. Brewster was serviceable in a defensive capacity, but otherwise was of little use in a constructive sense. In like fashion Fleetwood and Weller were similarly faulty. They never collaborated with the men in front of them. Not can it be said that the full backs merited unstinted praises; Downs did many clever things, and many that were not clever. He was distinctly at fault when the only goal of the match was scored. Per contranothing could have excelled the manner in which he robbed Potts, who otherwise had a clear field, in the first half. McDonald kicked resolutely, but his display was variable, and the pair were no more convincing than the other departments of the Everton eleven. Consequently, the fact that Fern had scarcely half a dozen shots to save throughout the match tells its own tale without undue varnishing.
TO THE VICTORS, PRIASE
Fore and aft, the Wanderers were not one whit inferior to their more fancied rivals. They threw themselves whole-heartedly into the game, and realising that there was only one course to pursue to bring success, they adopted that policy and gained a well deserved triumph. As a team they were better balanced than Everton. Their half backs -especially Gregory and Riley-were always in attendance on their forwards, pushing the ball to their feet, rectifying the errors of their comrades, and playing persistently on to the toss of the home brigade, whose staid and orderly ideas were remorselessly swept away. These two frontal lines constituted a most capable attacking divisions. Brooks time and again bewildered the opposition, and the vanguard generally proved its worth not by ultra-cleverness, but by persistency, celerity, and sheer determination. This was also the dominant characteristic of the half-backs, who never allowed Everton to settle down. Clearly did they demonstrate their superiority over the individual merits of reputed experts. In defence one man stood out very prominently. Baugh is a time-honoured name in the annals of the Wanderers. and the scion of the family, who figured at right full back worthily upheld the traditions of his race. His kicking wad irreproachable, his interventions were admirably timed, and lie tackled the only dangerous part of the Everton attack with consummate skill. His was a fine exhibition of defensive ability. Marshall only paled by companion, and George in goal brought off a few capital clearances. Probably he would have executed more had he been afforded the chance. Eleven minutes after the start the ball was driven by the Wanderers' outside-left to Burrill, who sent it inwards, and passing the outstretched leg of Downs EDMONDS was left in possession. The centre-forward went ahead a few paces and, with a splendid shot, left Fern helpless and won the match. Seldom did Everton seem like saving the position. At the interval they were deservedly in arrears, and though they improved somewhat after the change of ends they were well beaten at the finish. Everton.—Fern: Downs, Macdonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Weller; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, and Harrison. Wolverhampton Wanderers;- George; Baugh, Marshall; Gregory, Hodnett, Riley, Lea, Burrill, Edmonds, Potts, and Brooks. Referee; A.E. Pellowe, Oldham.

SOME OF THE PLAY AND STILL NO SHOT OF WORTH
Liverpool Echo-Monday, March 7, 1921
Bee’s Notes
There were three goals of vital consequence on Saturday in the Cup-ties. Cardiff got one and thus created new history in Welsh football. Spurs got their revenge against the Villa, and Wolverhampton Wanderers just showed us how to use a chance and keep it intact. Everton’s defeat was a blow. There were reasons for it. All through the season it has been patent to those who have eyes to see, that Everton were hardly worth their League position, and their Cup-tie run had been against smaller fry, whose chief asset was speed. Wednesday of Sheffield was a patent case. There was a team of young fellows, simply keen tryers, who were up and on the ball ere a moment had passed. They had no pretensions to special skill. They got there, in half a measure, simply because they were the sharper side. But here was the block that one ran into time and again. Everton’s defence and half-backs were good enough. The forward display of the team at Hyde-road was something to ponder over. The men were as in a wilderness. I feared something of the sort might happen, and believed it impossible. Everton played no better in attack on Saturday than they did at Hyde-road, which is saying a big thing. What was the reason of Everton’s failing? Simply that of accuracy. To the winner the spoils, but do not let us blind ourselves to the loser’s imperfections. Everton should have romped home against a side that had run itself out at half-time. In the second half of the game on Saturday Everton could, with a shooter of worth, have drawn if not won. They had none, on Saturday. True, Crossley took the bull by the horns-and I give him credit for his idea- and he shot  anytime, swiftly, but he did not hit the ball accurately. Instead of the policy of tip-tap, a shot from other members of the line would have been welcome. Of course, they were upset by the early goal- a clean and good one, scored by Edmonds, a live forward-but tell me when the Wolves looked likely to score again in the second half-if one excepts the try by Burrill late on? In the meantime, Everton had many chances of shooting, and had not taken them. I would sooner have a man miss a mile than not get in his shot. True, Baugh played good defensive football. True, too, the half-backs were worriers. Yet, does that compensate for the failure to drive home an advantage against a tired team, a team that did not shine too brightly at outside left, and was woefully weak at outside right. Brooks was not near the Brooks I have seen in earlier days and Lea was wretchedly weak. The others were plodders, who kept Everton on the stretch. Even so, Everton had time to shoot. The change of Fazackerley and Davies was rather surprising. Who made that change? One is led to ask. “Fazzy” was out of luck and form, and Davies certainly got a bang on the side of the face that entitles him to a statement of the fact, if nothing more. It was at the first line that Everton disappointed.  Harrison, in spite of a bandaged hand and a natural reserve, got across some centres, as did Chedgzoy; but the inner trio were not playing well, which was surprising in view of Crossley’s early display. Many claim that Everton show signs of A.D. it is quite true. The leavening of young blood is not there. Still it is not logical to imagine that George should be onlookers for so long a period, when the A.D men of the defence were doing their part. Pretty work minus a stinging shot is of no avail. The truth is, that Everton are not as good as their records suggest. There has been a false lulling through victories obtained ago not poorer class. Lack of pace and determined and instant shooting have now been made very evident by a result of 1-0 in favour of the Wolves. Don’t think I am trying to cut up the spoils for the victors. They deserved their victory sure enough. They did not deserve to be so lightly treated through the home forwards taking fancy methods rather than solid practical attacks. Everyone likes to see the pretty things in football, but in Cup-tie arrangements there should be a plan of campaign to deal with a young side, and that plan should star at the top of the page “Shoot hard and often. Cut out the trimmings.” Everton left them in and thereby left Wolves in the Cup tourney. I don’t remember seeing a side so short of attacking power as Wolves were in the second half. They had run themselves out, and the home side’s chance had come. It went without anyone taking a firm grip on it. Well, well, it’s all in the game. To the winners; Hearty congratulations on a keen striving game and a fair display. To the losers a word for the future; Go in with your shots. They count. And now a word with the Everton selectors. Recognise faults, act, and get busy with those youngsters; they tell me there are some good ‘uns in the reserve team, and that even in the “A” side there is promise of Mr. D. Kirkwood’s care bringing forth fruit. Bring out the basket and let’s see what you have in it. The League is not yours. The Cup is someone else’s. this is the testing time- the best, practical testing time. Give the young blood a chance and thus make your team of the future.

THE AFTERMATH
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, March 8, 1921
Bee’s Notes
May I take this opportunity of expressing through the medium of your valued paper my own opinion after Saturday’s exhibition by Everton’s inside men? Asks “Well-wisher.” When will the Everton directors take the lesson that instead of trying to build a forward line of men with reputations and paying enormous transfer fees, they should give local lads and other junior footballers a chance? I suggest that Wednesday’s team against Manchester United should be;- Fern; Downs and McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, and Weller; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker or Moffatt, Crossley, and Harrison. Hoping that you will be able to find a bit of room in your valued column, the only reliable column for football and other sporting news in Lancashire and Cheshire. Here’s success to Everton in the future now that they have learnt their lesson.
  “Blue Specs” wants Chedgzoy, Davies, Parker, or Moffatt, Crossley and Harrison.
Mr. L. Owens, asks; Have Everton a better centre than Blair? His quick sweeping passes to the wing and bustling tactics are qualities I look for in vain from others tried.
“Disappointed” says; “Send the “Echo” comments to the dressing-room!” Is it necessary?
WANT IT ON THE HEAD!
The more I think about Saturday’s game the more I become convinced that the Everton directors have not yet realised the most important qualification of an inside forward- the use of his head, Says “Old Blue.” 
Why they should waste time, to say nothing of money, on men who cannot, or will not, get their head to the ball beats me to a frazzle. Fazackerley, like the late Everton inside man Jefferis, is an artist, but neither headed a ball correctly. Did you notice the number of Everton goal kicks which were immediately returned by the opposing half backs? This should not be, when a team has six-foot forwards on its line, if they are men who know how to take a ball with the head.  Crossley is the only inside forward who is playing a good game, and that is because he gets his head to the ball as often as his feet, and mind you, he is the smallest man on the line. A word to Everton directors; Don’t waste money looking for anyone else who is only a top artist. A man who can use his head to a ball can always use his feet. Many thanks, “Bee,” for many interesting tit-bits in your column.
“LINSEED’S” POULTICE
It was good to see the familiar uniform of the St. John Ambulance Brigade at Goodison. On all sides one could hear nothing but praise for the innovation (writes “Linseed”). With the number of men about suffering, more or less, from shell-shock, neurasthenia, &c., and the increased number of ladies attending football games these days, it is a wise and necessary precaution to have a fully-equipped and capable body like the St. John Ambulance men responsible for aiding the enthusiasts who are unfortunate enough to “go under” temporarily. My thanks to the management.
EVERTON TEAM TO MEET MANCHESTER UNITED TOMORROW
One change has been made in the Everton side to meet Manchester United at Goodison Park tomorrow, at 3.30 p.m. Grenyer resumes in the half-back line. Team; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, and Harrison.

THE BOOT; WALLSASEY TALE
The Liverpool Echo -Wednesday, March 9, 1921
ONE WILDE NIGHT IN DAYS OF GOOD QUEEN BESS
A HIGHWAYMAN AND HONEST JACK
HISTORIC INN WHICH IS TO BE REMOVED AND REBUILT
The old oak-ceilinged Boot Inn, one of the landmarks of Wallasey is to disappear from the site it and its predecessors have occupied for fully three hundred years. The site (as explained in yesterday’s “Echo” will be thrown into the public highway, which will be widened from a dangerous 14ft bottle-neck to a spacious 90ft or 100ft; and the licensing justices have approved plans for the construction of a new and larger hotel on the vacant land behind the present premises. When first a licensed house stood on the site of the present Boot Inn, about the year 1600, Wallasey occupied a very small space on the map. The old church stood on the hill, the Leasowe marshlands had not been reclaimed, the waters flowed over the Bidston marshes, through Wallasey Pool and what is now the Great Float into the Mersey between Seacombe and Birkenhead, making Wallasey an island. There was in those days a port of Poulton, with three barques and fourteen mariners duly registered. At the prior census of 1565 there were in the Port of Liverpool, it is recorded twelve barques and 75 sailors.
WILLIAM OF ORGANGE MEMORY
Nestling below Wallasey Church was the old Cheshire Cheese Inn, where in 1690 William of Orange slept prior to the embarkation from Dawpool and Hoylake of his force of 16,000 men, including the Cheshire Regiment, who subsequently took part in the Battle of the Boyne. The first house on the Wallasey-road, at the approach to Liscard Village, was the Inn which therefore became the Boot Inn in historic circumstances well worth recalling. Inside a glass case over the mantlepiece in the public room there is carefully preserved  an old leathern jack boot, with a broken spur, and inside the boot is the original canvas purse referred to in the following narrative inscribed on the mural panels which flank the boot. The narrative runs as follows;-
“Our good Queen Bess did rule this realm when Honest Jack was Hoste unto this Inn, well helped by lusty wife and bucksome Joen.  “One dark wilde night when all were snoring snug abed, a fierce wilde horseman, bedaubed with muck and blood, did gallop to the door and make a thunderous thump thereon. When our Hoste did open unto him, he rushed into the house, a big jack boot in one hand and a great horse pistol in t’other, calling with foul words for instant meat and drink. “He had a beastly savage look, and our Hoste did eye him well, while meat and drink went bolting down his wolfish maw. “Thinks Jack there’s booty in the boot, for when he thumped it on the board there was a chink of golde. The pistol, too, was by.
HONEST JACK
“Our Honest Jack was cute and bold, and when he brought more wine he wilful split it on the man. When he turned in wrath Jack whipped the pistol toe his sconce, and called out for his lusty wife and bucksome Joan, and they did bind the robber safe and sure, and made the golde-lined boot secure. “This scarce well done when in there bounced three gentleman, one with bloody scone and bootless leg, who when he saw his robber bound was glad, but soon began to wail his boot. Now did our Hoste begin to crow and bid his women bring the goldie-lined boot. “The gentleman was then in hearty mood, and gave ten guineas to our Hoste, ten more to wife and bucksome Joan. He gave the robber to the gibbit, and the Boot to be a sign untoe this Inne while it doth stand.” An old brass boot which formerly hung from beneath the swinging sign over the front door was removed some years ago, but the three hundred-year old leather boot, now preserved, will be given as is but fitting, a prominent place in the new hotel to be erected. The work is to be commenced during the next few days. J.E.J.H.

EVERTON v  MANCHESTER UNITED AT WALTON
The Liverpool Echo –Wednesday, March 9, 1921
In the First Division Everton met Manchester United at Goodison Park. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Jones, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, and Harrison. Manchester United; Mew; Moore, Barlow; Hilditch; Grimwood, Harris; Harrison, Partridge, Goodwin, Sapsford, and Robinson. The attendance was naturally enough the smallest seen this season. There was nothing in the opening stages worthy of special comment except wise work on the Manchester right and a shot by Partridge which Fern fielded. Had there been no bonus to play for the game would probably have degenerated into mere nothingness. However, there was plenty of endeavour, and for a long time Manchester United had the better of the play, and showed nice sense in their combined attacks. When Davies was offside he was calling for a pass from Crossley, who shot, and Mew made a clever half-save, and Davies took up the rebound and hammered in a very fast shot that caught the goalkeeper on the body. Mew was much hurt, but was much pleased that the ball had been kept out by this lucky chance. Everton improved a lot just now and Brewster headed in, Mew catching, and Fazackerley went close with a determined effort.
CROSSLEY SCORES
Manchester’s Harrison came into the fore-front with a square centre from the outside line, and Goodwin missed scoring unaccountably. It was surprising to find Referee Leigh name Goodwin offside. Harrison, running in and shooting with his left, went close, while Fern had to bestir himself to take a header. The referee passed by a push in the penalty area, and the direct outcome was a goal to Everton. Crossley scored after Jones had made a capital centre and Fazackerley had hit the foot of the upright at close range. One of the best things of the day was Fern’s one handed save from Goodwin, and not content with this brilliant fielding. Fern made a further deliverance from the same forward and handed out a big shot from the left half. Sapsford missed a perfectly priceless chance for the “old bean,” and the crowd gave the old Wolverhampton winger a fine rally for his work, and later sympathised with him when a linesman anticipated a ball passing out of play. The rule says the ball can be on the line. The rule allows the ball to be on the line and in play, but in this case the ball was not even on the line.
DAVIES SCORES
Fazackerley offered a tempting pass to Davies, who scored, the ball touching the upright before it passed through. Fern made a further good save from Goodwin, and was hurt in the process. Mew objected to a legitimate charge, and hen a corner was being taken Mew objected to a retaliation. Half-time;- Everton 2, Manchester United 0

EVERTON 2 MANCHESTER UNITED 0
March 10, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON'S VICTORY.
Fern turned the tide of the game at Goodison Park yesterday, when Everton beat Manchester United 2-0 in a postponed League match played before a moderate crowd. Everton had two changes –Grenyer for Weller, and Jones for Chedgzoy. Manchester United started brightly and well. They swung the ball about freely, and accurately, and Harrison, their extreme wingman, was very deadly and his centres were such that it was a surprise that Manchester United went goalless away. The fact was they caught Fern in his best style. Goodwin tried him three times with really smashing drives the first being a stinging one. Yet it was edged up one-handed by Fern and the ball lobbed on to the top of the net. Sapford, it is true was kind towards Fern. He had great chances and failed to use them to advantage. Goodwin was a slow moving but wise-thinking centre forward and his shots were straight and fast. Fern, in spite of injury kept his goal intact, and the affect of his saves was to dishearten the visitors. First, Crossley scored, following a perfect pass by Jones that had been taken by Fazackerley, the ball hitting the upright, and being netted by Crossley. Just before that Manchester United had deserved a penalty kick for a pushing offence, but this was only one of a number of mistakes made by the official's concerned in the control of the game. Davies scored the second goal from a good pass by Fazackerley. Apart from a splendid save by Mew, the goalkeeper was not happy, and possibly the sting of a shot from Davies, which caught him in the pit of the stomach, had something to do with his display. He showed temper against Davies, who charged him fairly, and there was bitterness displayed, so much so that the referee had to caution each man. Manchester showed a lively deposition all through, and Harrison and McDonald also showed spleen which was a pity because Harrison was the best forward on view and the hardest worker too, Everton were not convincing. The inner forwards certainly shot more frequently than on Saturday, but there was a lack of ideas. Fern was the star and Jones showed that he can shoot very hard. Grenyer for Weller was a surprise choice in view of Weller's recent form, but it must be said that Grenyer was very strong against a clever pair. The home half backs crowded to the centre position as if each wanted to take Brewster's place. On the Manchester side there was a steady level of usefulness and a spirited display everywhere save on the left wing. Tom Miller was missed from the attack, which need leadership. Teams : - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs Jones, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards. Manchester United: - Mew, goal, Moore, and Barlow, backs, Hilditch, Grimwood, and Harris, half-backs, Harrison, Partridge, Goodwin, Sapford, and Robinson, forwards.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, March 10, 1921
EVERTON’S TEAM v  SPURS
Everton at Spurs ground, play;- Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Weller; Jones, Clennell, Parker, Crossley, and Harrison.
Reserve, at home;- B.H. Baker; Fare, Thompson; Brown, Garrett, Peacock; Gray, (a new boy from Scotland, on trial), Wall, Moffatt, Reid and Alford.
Everyone will rejoice to see Clennell has recovered and that his leg has stood the practical test of a game. He is playing because Stanley Fazackerley is feeling the strain of twelve months’ solid football, Davies is rested in view od Monday’s international game, in which he plays for Wales, many people expect too much of Fazackerley. He does things very beautifully, and those who cry out loudest do not look beyond the surface, or else they would remember his goal-offer pass in the first ten minutes on Saturday, and his big share in yesterday’s goals against Manchester United. Fern yesterday played a great game, and Goodwin has put a big star to his name. Manchester United were the sprightlier team, and had no benefit from the referring, which should have given Manchester a penalty kick instantly, before Crossley scored.

TEAM CHANGES
March 11 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
The Everton team to meet Tottenham Hotspur, at Tottenham tomorrow, will show several changes from the side that beat Manchester United on Wednesday. Weller returns to the half-backs line, while Fazackerley and Davies are being rested, the latter playing for Wales against England on Monday. Jones retains the outside-right position in the absence of Chedgzoy, who is playing for the English League against the Scottish League. Parker returns to centre and Clennell partners. This being his first appearance in the League team this season. The team is Fern, Downs, McDonald, Fleetwood, Brewster, Weller, Jones, Clennell, Parker, Crossley, Harrison.

BEES’ NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, March 11, 1921
If Everton had won last week the meeting of the Spurs and the Walton men at White Hart lane would have been a tit-bit because it would have given us a good guide to the possibilities of the Cup-tie. Now all one can do is to draw ideas about the Spurs’ chance of winning the Cup and to see how the newly-framed Everton attack shapes. Joe Clennell and Parker played together for a long spell, and neither has had much luck in recent years. They resume to-morrow, and one looks for a sharpness in attack that has not been witnessed for a fortnight or more. Everton’s forward have struck a peculiar vein. At Hyde-road the forward work was astoundingly weak; it was not seen. So I, for one, was not unduly surprised when the attack failed against the Wolves. Perhaps the talent is feeling the weight of transfer fees to lie heavily upon their heads. Some blame the officials for taking high-priced men, forgetting that if they did not sign those players or offer there would be an outcry. As it is, the crowd does not act kindly towards newcomers. They make heroes of them the first match and chip them for the rest of the week.

A WANDERER
Derby Daily Telegraph - Saturday 12 March 1921
T. Nuttall who is doing such good service with Southend this season, has been a wanderer in the football career.  He is a native of Manchester, and first made a name with Manchester United before being transfrred to Everton.  From thence he crossed the border and assisted St. Mirren in the Scottish League.  That was in season 1918-19 but he advanced his steps last summer and went South. 

EVERTON “IN TOWN”
The Liverpool Football Echo, March 12, 1921
HOWARD BAKER AGAIN KEEPS GOAL FOR “BLUES”
A CHANGED SIDE
HOW THE SPURS FARED-SPECIAL BY F.E.H
Everton; B. Howard Baker; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Weller; Jones, Clennell, Parker, Crossley, Harrison. Tottenham Hotspur; Hunter; Foster, McDonald; Archibald, Waltons, Grimsdell; Banks, Seed, Wilson, Bliss, Dimmock. Referee, Mr. G.N. Watson. Everton had to find a newcomer for Chedgzoy (inter-league representative), and as Fazackerley was tired through stress of twelve months’ play and Joe Clennell was fit again, the right wing was new made, and at centre Parker returned, as Davies had an international match on Monday at Cardiff. Clennell’s reappearance, like that of Parker, was a matter of much pleasure. As Fern hurt himself on Wednesday, Howard Baker once more gave the Londoners a treat. The Metropolis was full of good football this afternoon, as in addition to an international there were two League matches set as attractive dishes for the public. The Everton fixture with Tottenham Hotspurs was by no means the least interesting of the three, and there was a fine crowd present at White Hart-lane when proceedings began. The Everton players, accompanied by Directors Green and Gibbons, made the journey to London yesterday afternoon, and after the night’s rest spent a quiet morning before proceeding to the scene of action. There was no alteration in the composition of the team already published in our columns during the week, and all the men were reported fit and well.
CHANGING SPURS
In the Hotspur side three changes were made, Clay, the right back, Smith, the right half, and Cantrell, the centre forward, were all slightly damaged, and they therefore stood down in favour of Foster, Archibald and Wilson respectively. The weather was mild and fine when the men turned out before 35,000 spectators. Everton lost the toss and started against a fitful cross breeze. The home forwards at once made for Baker’s charge, and Wilson put over the bar with a flying shot. A few seconds later the Tottenham left wing pair swooped down on the Everton goal, and Dimmock looked like getting through when Downs made an eleventh hour clearance. The game had opened at an exceptionally fast pace.
STARTLING BAKER
This was increased when the visitors made ground on the right. The inside men put in a perfect piece of pattern weaving, but Parker lost possession at the critical moment. The home vanguard was busy, and after Bliss had centred, Wilson sent in a low shot, which made Howard Baker jump. The visitors were soon on the warpath in their turn. Harrison ran down the wing like a hare, but before he could get in his shot Foster cleared. The Everton left-winger returned almost immediately to the attack, but again he was dispossessed, and the Spurs once more took up the running. Wilson was well through when he shot and Baker coming out saved cleverly. He had scarcely regained his place between the sticks when Archibald beat him with a low square drive, which the custodian just failed to reach. 
SPURS ONE UP
It was a beautiful shot, and the amateur could scarcely be blamed for missing it. The reverse had the effect of putting the Evertonians on their metal and they pressed strongly on the left, where Crossley was distinctly dangerous when he was checked by Foster. Up to this all the pressure so far as the visitors were concerned had been mainly confined to the left wing pair, both of whom were unlucky in not making good.” At length Clennell and Jones got off the mark in workmanlike fashion, but the ball was put into touch, and nothing resulted from the throw in. they advanced again, however, and Parker put in a flying shot which Hunter gathered with much difficulty. It was not long before the home forwards were again worrying the Everton defence, and this time they met with a second success. Wilson tricked the halves, and while struggling with the backs he put the ball to Seed, who scored a lightning goal at short range. The struggle was renewed with greater intensity than ever, and Downs being in collision with Wilson was hurt and had to leave the field. He soon reappeared, however, and the crowd gave him a rousing cheer. Nevertheless, the visitors’ defence was still being sorely tried, and Bliss had only the ‘keeper to beat when he shot very tamely past the far post.
MAKING RINGS
Everton simply could not get going, and on one occasion Dimmock made rings round Downs, and just missed the target with a fine final shot. The game had now been in progress half an hour, and the Spurs were still monopolising the play. Clennell and his partner tried desperately to make ground, but they were well held by Grimsdell and McDonald. A brief spell of midfield work was the first lull in an exceptionally strenuous contest. Then Clennell and Jones enlivened up with a very smart series of exchanges. The movement only ended in the ball going over the line. The home left wing pair was once more in the picture following upon good work by Walters, but Downs was too smart this time. Then Harrison and Crossley got prettily away. The shot was only diverted at the cost of a corner. This was cleared, and for a time we had more midfield fighting. Jones next tried a run down on his own account and centred well, but there was no one up to meet it. Clennell tried to improve on this with one of his clever solo efforts, and he put in the first really dangerous shot of his side. This was a fast dropping drive which gave Hunter something to think about. The home keeper, however, cleared well, and the Spurs once more took up the running in the most determined fashion. Just before the interval Everton pressed, but without success.
Half-time; Spurs 2, Everton 0
COMMENTS
As I have said the game had been played at a tremendous pace, and there was no doubt the determination of Tottenham to win their “Spurs” in handsome fashion. They were quicker on the ball than their opponents and it is scarce too much to say that they almost monopolised the attack in the first period. The Everton defence was scarcely so confident as usual and the forward line was not up to standard pitch.
SECOND HALF
The weather was dull when play was resumed before an increased crowd. As in the initial half Tottenham were the first to become aggressive. The right-wing pair were dangerous when pulled up by McDonald. There were signs that Everton were settling down into their proper stride when Jones flew down the wing and finished with a glorious shot which almost brought Hunter to his knees. The visitors had to act on the defensive again, but they were now much steadier, while the forwards began to show their cleverness in close passing and combination. They could not make headway, however, and many pretty pieces of play came to nothing. Clever work by Weller gave Harrison and Crossley possession, and the latter’s final effort was rather luckily intercepted by Foster. The visitors then pressed strongly on the right, but here again they fell short of administering the finishing touches. Tottenham were busy at the other end, but they were now shooting rather recklessly, and Baker was not seriously troubled. As the game progressed Everton improved in a marked degree, and Harrison sent in a beauty which was only stopped in the nick of time. The other wing Jones put in a deceptive oblique which might well have found the net. From a throw in by Weller, the Everton forwards got into the home goalmouth, but Hunter cleared before Parker could get his shot in.

EVERTON RES v.  BURNLEY RES
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, March 12, 1921
At Goodison Park. Teams;-
Everton Reserves; Salt; Fare and Thompson; Brown, Garrett, and Peacock; Gray, Wall, Moffatt, Reid, and Alford. Burnley Reserves; Moorwood; McGrory and Taylor; Woodward, Hasty, and Morgan; Douglas, Warner, Richardson, Lane, and Mosscrop. Referee; J.W. Whitehead.
Everton gave a trial to Gray at outside right in place of Jones, who was assisting the first team against Tottenham. Otherwise the team was as advertised. Burnley also made one change, Hasty for Brophy at centre half. Everton won the toss and took advantage of the wind, the game starting before 4,000 onlookers. In the first minute Burnley made tracks for the home goal. Peacock clearing his lines well. Again Burnley gave trouble, and this time Thompson came to a timely rescue. Everton then made tracks on the right, and a promising movement between Brown, Gray and Wall ended in Gray sending in a centre which Moffatt failed to reach with his head. Consequently Woodward had no difficulty in punting clear. The next item of note was a run on the visitors’ left, which ended in Salt having to clear from Douglas. Again Everton advanced, and this time their efforts met with reward. Good play between Gray and Wall, initiated by Garrett, caused a melee near the goalmouth, and Moffatt, gaining possession, tricked three opponents, and ended by placing the ball beyond Moorwood’s reach after ten minutes play. After this reverse Burnley were very dangerous and Salt was called upon twice in quick succession to clear shots from Lane and Richardson. Shortly afterwards the latter player had the goal at his mercy, but slipped when in the act of shooting. The game up to this point was fairly even, and both keepers had shots to negotiate. Then a splendid movement by Alford, who, receiving the ball from Peacock, raced up the line, and, after beating McGrory, sent in a telling centre, to which Wall barely missed, adding number 2. An equalising goal scored by Burnley was received in bad grace by the home supporters, who considered Richardson was offside when he scored, and, despite a strong protest by the home players, the referee granted the point. In the meantime, Everton were playing a man short, Gray the outside right having left the field through a leg injury. The home team, monopolised the play. Close on the interval, Richardson added a second for Burnley Reserves. Half-time; Everton Res 1, Burnley Res 2.
Warner added a third goal for Burnley res, and a minute later peacock reduced the lead.

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Football Echo, Saturday, March 12, 1921
By Louis T. Kelly

• Everton’s team were not alone in being disappointed last week
• For some of the people who caught to profiteer in the 5s seats were in the same boat
• A number of them were seen outside the ground trying to dispose of their tickets at giving away prices just after the game had started
• Everton’s overflow was a severe blow, and more so because they rarely looked like saving the situation at times went on space
• But the position had its compensations. Personally, the wonderful enthusiasm shown by the hand of Wolverhampton followers all packed at one end of the Goodison-road stand will live long in the memory.
• It was enthusiasm with a capital “E” which increased in intensity as “time” approached, ending up with that finally sustained roar of delight which seemed inexhaustible
• Everton should clear something like £7,000 nett from the Cup-ties
• They took £53 less on Saturday than in the Newcastle match
• Fazackerley to date has taken part in ten fixtures since New Year’s Day, and hasn’t netted the ball once.
• Everton’s goalkeepers’ list for League matches this season reads;- Parker 11, Crossley 11, Harrison 7, Kirsopp 5, Fazackerley 4, Peacock 3, Chedgzoy 3, Davies 2, Fleetwood, Grenyer, and Reid 1 each.
• The Wolves licked McIntosh’s toffees, and voted them particularly toothsome
• Mr. Jack Sharp should prove a welcome addition to either of our local boards. Will it be Liverpool’s for preference?

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 2 EVERTON 0
March 14, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON BADLY BEATEN.
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR IN FORM.
The visit of the Evertonians to the Metropolis, when they met Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane, proved a rather unprofitable and unsatisfactory one. It might have been anticipated that Tottenham with their all-important English Cup Semi-Final in view, would be inclined to take things somewhat easily. As a matter of fact it was just the reverse. They set a staggering pace at the outset, and it was only in the second period, when they had crossed over with a lead of two clear goals that they relaxed their strenuous of play. Everton, it is true, were without the service of the customary right wing pair, Chedgzoy and Fazackerley, but this had little bearing upon the ultimate issue, especially when it is considered that Tottenham did not play experts as Clay, Smith, and Cantrell. The main weakness of the visitors lay in the forwards, who were given plenty of opportunities to score. They finished for the most part very badly, and it was only in the later stages of the game that they came into their stride and looked like scoring.
RUN OF THE PLAY.
There was a crowd of 35,000 people present when play began in fine if dull weather, and it was early obvious that the Spurs were in provocative and determined mood. They attacked with great persistence, and after ten minutes give Archibald the right half-back getting the ball, from Seed, scored with a fifteen yards shot, which gave Baker no chance. Further pressure followed and after rather less than twenty minutes play the home side achieved a second success. The movement was initiated by Wilson, who fell when close in, and Seed dashed up and netted at short range. In the second period, as has been intimated the play of the Evertonians improved appreciably, and they gave occasional glimpses of their real powers of short passing and combination. But it was all to no purpose. The Spurs kept their commanding lead with confidence and, though the left wing pair were clever and resourceful, the Everton forwards failed to make up any of the leeway. The attack indeed, was disappointing and rarely dangerous. Parker missed many fine chances offered to him by both Harrison and Clennell. Jones showed his speed, and once experience “hard-lines” in not scoring with a shot near the corner flag. Fleetwood was the best of the half-backs, and both Downs and McDonald did a great amount of hard work, though there was apparent hesitancy at times. Howard Baker once more demonstrated his qualities as a keeper, and he was heartily cheered for several brilliant saves. The Tottenham forwards were fast and exceptionally tricky, while Walters at centre half played a great game. The two last lines of defence were commendably steady, and shared in the honours of the victory. Teams : - Tottenham Hotspur: - Hunter, goal, Foster, and McDonald, backs, Archibald, Walters, and Grimsdell, half-backs, Banks, Seed, Wilson, Bliss, and Dimmick, forwards. Everton: - H. Baker, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Weller half-backs, Jones, Clennell, Parker, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards. Referee Mr. G.N. Watson.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 BURNLEY RESERVES 3
March 14 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Before 5,000 onlookers, Everton gave a trial to a new player named Gray, at outside right, who was compelled to leave the field after thirty minutes' play through a collision with Taylor, and did not return. His play had been most promising, and through his good work, Moffatt opened the scoring. Richardson equalised ten minutes later, and just on the interval gave Burnley the lead. In the second half, although playing a man short, Everton had their share of the game, but Warren placed Burnley further ahead. Alford missed from a penalty kick for Everton. Peacock then reduced the lead, and five minutes from time the same player equalised from twenty yards range with a great shot, the game ending in a draw of three goals each. Everton: - Salt, goal, Fare, and Thompson, backs, Brown, Garrett, and Peacock, half-backs, Gray, Wall, Moffatt, Reid, and Alford, forwards.

SUCCESSFUL ‘SPURS
Athletic News- Monday, March 14, 1921
RESERVE PLAYERS DISPLAY PLEASING FORM
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 2 EVERTON 0
By the Vagrant
AVARIETY of causes contributed to make the game at White Hart-lane a very ordinary affair so far as the quality of the football goes. In the first place, both the teams were considerably below full strength. Everton bad Davies, Fazackerley, and Chedgzoy absent from the forward line, while in the Tottenham team substitutes were fielded for Clay, smith, and Cantrell. Then the Spurs obtained two goals within eighteen minutes of the kick-off, which seemed to give some of the home men the feeling that they could afford to take the minimum number of risks in view of the big game ahead. For half-an-hour or so the home half-backs and forwards dominated proceedings. Only nine minutes had gone when, Seed, working over to the left, screwed the ball back to the right for ARCHIBALD to beat Baker from twenty yards out. The shot did not appear very difficult, but it was well-placed just inside the post. A few minutes later Wilson was going through when Downs intervened, but the ball went to SEED, who added the second goal with a splendid shot high up and well out of the reach of the amateur custodian. The most interesting feature of the game was the splendid defensive play at both ends of the field. In the Tottenham goal Hunter confirmed previous good impressions, the best that he did in the match being to field a hard cross-shot from Harrison during the second half. At full back the 'Spurs were also well served. McDonald is very steady in those days, and, having gained confidence, Forster gave a display a long way ahead of his previous exhibition with the premier eleven. He made one bad miskick, but generally he got the ball fair and square on his boot, and seems able to make the object travel s good length with rate.
'SPURS' STRONG HALF-BACKS.
From start to Finish Walters held Parker as in a vice, and although Archibald did not prove a stricker for position he was always useful. This strong half-back line of the 'spurs was completed by Grimsdell, who made many gallant attempts to get goal to the second half what it became obvious that the forwards were not likelyto do the needful. In the absentia of Cantrell the Tottenham attack was not quite the smooth-working machine we have known in recent weeks. Wilson is energetic enough, and was unlucky not to have at least one goal to his credit, but he is ayoung man rather too much in a hurry in front of goal. It seemed to me that Everton made a mistake in tactics by feeding the right wing so persistency. Clennell was a long way below his best self, and though Jones showed pace he did not finish well. When the left wing bad a chance the pair showed themselves as the danger spot of the Everton attack. Crossley was a schemer, and Harrison ever ready to make the most of his few openings. Fleetwood was best of a line of half-backs which did more destructive than constructive work. Downs, despite an injury, was splendid, and in goal Howard Baker was sound in his fielding and helpful with his big kicks. Tottenham Hotspur; Hunter; Forester, McDonald; Archibald, Walters, Grimsdell; Banks, Seed, Wilson, Bliss, and Dimmock. Everton; Howard Baker; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Weller; Jones, Clennell, Parker, Crossley, and Harrison. Referee; G.N. Watson, Hull.

BATTLE OF THE LEAGUERS
Athletic News- Monday, March 14, 1921
BRILLIANT DISPLAY BY WILSON AND BUCHAN
THE SCOTS OUTPLAYED
THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE 1, SCOTTISH LEAGE 0
By Tityrus
W in a name? The question arose while watching this encounter at Highbury. The team which represented the North of England at Burnley and gained such a sensational victory over the Motherland was adopted by the Management Committee, who stuck on a new label -" The League." It is true that there was a slight alteration, for Kelly was reintroduced. No team could be complete without Kelly; and there was a lump of sugar from the South, Dr. James Paterson, a real Anglo-Scot if ever there was one. But, in the main, the North provided the Leaguers, and to-day (Monday) most of the same players will be relabelled England. Anyway, what’s in a name? These talented footballers can take any labels preferred, so long as they play a good game. The play is much more important than the label. These English lads were at least sufficiently clever to master the chosen of the Scottish League. Their victory, narrow as it was, was the reward of merit, particularly in the second half of the match. The Englishmen were unquestionably better balanced, which is the accepted way of saying that they were a team more complete in the four parts than the Scots, who had wide chinks in their armour, and their attack was not so uniformly assertive as the other side. It is true that the difference is measured by only one goal, but, in my opinion, the Englishmen Might have counted more goals without injustice to their opponents.
A SKEICH OF THE GAME.
In the first half there was very little difference—so little that it would have been a problem to make a choice and justify it. The home team did not begin so impressively as the visitors, and the Scots had more control over the ball which they kept in the proper place—on the ground. Cassidy, prompting Morton, caused much trouble, and both Alan Morton and Archibald kept crossing the ball in front of goal in an ominous manner. Mew was not a spectator, and he had to fling himself out of goal on to the ground to deflect one of these tantalising cross-kicks.  At length, Chambers raised the siege, but Cunningham returned. Gradually the home players began to get a grip of the game. Still, the Scots were persistent, and ten minutes elapsed before the delicate touches of Kelly and Buchan gave Chambers a position to shoot from. Ferguson fielded the ball straight swift drive, but there was more danger in that one movement than in all the finesse of the Scots. Still, a surprise shot by Cunningham convinced Mew that the game had not veered round, even though one of Thomson's kicks was charged down, and Ferguson had to rush out to Buchan. A free kick taken by Cresswell was swept along by the breeze, with Buchan, hot foot, in pursuit. He overtook the ball on the goal-line, and screwed it into goal. It was a marvellous effort to get the ball into Ferguson's hands. Chedgzoy and Archibald concentrated a lot of trouble by clever centres, but the defence wasreliable. Neither French nor Buchan was quick enough to turn the chances they had to account. I thought that Buchan might have scored on one occasion, and Cunningham’s dribbling opened up an interesting situation. French had a shot which Mew intercepted to the right of his goal. But he lost the ball, and Cassidy sent wide of the netted space, which, at that moment, had no custodian. Again Chedgzoy beat McMullan and forced a corner-kick off Thomson. When this was taken Chambers and Buchan looked like weaving a way to a winning ace, but the Sunderland giant was so harassed that he could not complete the advance as he desired. Thus the first half passed sway without a tangible advantage to either side. And there was no doubt that Tweedie dum bed met Tweedle-dee.
A MISSED PENALTY AND THE ONLY GOAL.
In the second portion the Englishmen were much the stronger. The wind seemed to keep the ball at the feet of the forwards, and the half-backs were completely the masters of the situation. Even so, the Scots began well, as at the opening of the match. When Paterson beat McStay and verged inwards Buchan went to outside left, and put in such a centre that Ferguson had to come out and take the ball. This was ominous of a change, and eyes were rubbed when Buchan made a wonder-shot from the right of the goal that carried away a great patch of whitewash from the cross-bar. After Ferguson had given an admirable example of goalkeeping, Buchan was working his way through again when he was brought to grass heavily in the penalty area. That he had been tripped up there was so doubt, and Mr Asson at once pointed to the penalty spot. But Bromilow shot outside. The disappointment was brief, for Paterson centred over to the right and Kelly, closing in, headed on to the bar. As the ball was descending BUCHAN headed into the net, thus scoring what proved to be the only goal 17 minutes after changing ends. England took charge of the game, and Buchan, with an overhead kick, lobbed into goal, but Ferguson fielded beautifully, as he did on the occasion of another example of heading by Buchan.  Indeed, it seemed as if the 35,000 spectators were on the point of raising a cheer for a second goal, instead of which the ranks of Tuscany cheered the goalkeeper.  The half-back play of England checkmated the Scots everywhere, although, in the last few fleeting minutes, the visitors made greater and better efforts to save the game. They could not do so, for the defence never wavered, and The League won by Buchan's goal.
A FINE CENTRE HALF-BACK.
As I have already endeavoured to suggest, the English half-backs were the real cause of the success. Foremost among these was George Wilson. During the first quarter of an hour he was unable to do justice to his powers.He seemed to be taking stock of hi opponents and their style, and was at times outwitted. Then he began to improve, and the best of him was been in the second half, when he became the real master of the Scottish attack. Wilson had the faculty of foreseeing the next move. When once he had found his game, as the saying it, he was always in the right place—intercepting the ball with head and feet. Time after time he intervened and smashed the designs of the Caledonians. More than that, he initiated attacks by his gliding passes on the grass to Buchan, Kelly, and to the wingmen. For quite a considerable portion of the second half Wilson really dominated the game by the way he annihilated space. It was his sense of anticipation that enabled him to be so omnipresent. This season has been Wedlock retire from League football, and it has brought the first palpable signs of the decline of McCall. The deeds of both these brilliant centre half-backs will live long in memory, but Wilson bids fair to be their successor, and nature has endowed him with a physique superior to both. Wilson has plenty of stamina and has vision and craft. When he once feels quite at home on such occasions as these I shall be surprised if he does not make a big reputation. He was well supported by Bromilow and Bamber, but they were sound and sensible players- good “stickers" rather than brilliant. Without any fuss Bromilow showed resourcefulness, and it is seldom that he does not see his way out of an impasse, and he preserves touch with Chambers. Mew kept goal with that confidence which is characteristic or him. The ball never eluded him, but he was not always quite quick enough to getting it away.
CRESSWELL’S MERITS AND DEFECTS
Of the backs, I am bound to say that although neither was seriously at fault they did not inspire that implicit trust which we used to feat in, say, Crompton and Pennington or Crompton and Herbert Burgess, " the little wonder." Cresswell has a lateral swinging motion in running akin to that of George Elliott, of Middlesbrough. That is his gait. He cannot help it. But a man with a side sway while moving 'cannot be so fast at one who is pressing forward towards the opposite goal. Cresswell may be deceptive, but his speed was not apparent. I like a fast back, became pace is such a great help in recovery. Cresswell is very good with his head and kicked well at times, but he did not realise all that I had been told to expect. Perhaps I expected too much. In his quiet, scientific style, he was very useful, but his returns were not quite satisfactory, either in length or in direction. He did not show control over his volleys. Yet I do not wish the reader to inter that he was a failure, far from it. There was no failure on the side, but be seemed inclined to take the course of events for granted. One does not want to see a back flurried, but he was too cool. Cresswell lacked the life and vigour that must form part of the equipment of a great back-and this he has the reputation of being. Silcock is a player of an entirely different type. He is fast and robust and a blew tackler. He went out to meet his man in the manner of Pennington, while Creswell covered goal in sound style. The Manchester United man Proved a calculating machine as to where he could get to. His rushes were not impetuous, and he kicked well. On the day he was the finer back of a pair who never let theside suffer.
TOO MUCH DRIBBLING.
The forward play was rather overdone. There was too much finessing with the ball. I would like to have seen more direct, quick passing. Chambers attempted to do with one touch, one move, one pass, what other tried to bring about by holding the ball: Dribbling round about, and in and out in the space of a boy's hoop—this sort of manoeuvre is pretty, but it is not so effective. And It takes time, and that is limited in a game of football. Chambers played quite well, but not so successfully as in the Trial match. His partner, Dr. Paterson, was inconsistent—good one minute and bad the next. I have seen him play a much more finished game with Glasgow Rangers. For one thing he did not lift his centres said place them as he can do. He showed an extraordinary tendency to get offside. In his own style Buchan was extra-ordinary and a success. There is no man playing the game with such footcraft. His legs are so long that no one ever knows where he can reach to. He can paw a ball with the sole of his foot like a cat reaching for a lost marble. And he can flick a ball and pass it with either the inside or the outside of either foot. There is no escape from the conclusion that Buchan is a juggler end a footballer who has no equal for trickery. He kept his inside men busy, and he held the line together, but whether his recliner metier will pay against a really line centre half back remains to be proved. Possibly he might have shot quicker and harder, and he might have given more long and oblique passes to the wings. Yet, in his own stye, he played finely, and gave a glorious entertainment froma spectator's point of view. Of course, he was generally covered, and so was Kelly, who was too Inclined to hold the ball and dribble round and round. Kelly's greatest asset is his swerving, swift swoop for goal. There were times this was seen, but for this move we wereall Oliver Twists. Chedgzoywas quite good in the first half, for his runs were speedy and strong, and some of his centres, from awkward positions, the best that could be made by any man. In the second half he was not quite so prominent.
IMPRESSIONS OF THE BOOTS
Ferguson, of Denny, is a first-class goalkeeper. There is not room for two opinions on this point. His judgment, his fielding,  and his clearing were alike excellent. McStay, who is really a left back, proved quite capable on the opposite flank, but he was not brilliant. Thomson was good, but not quite so unfailing as against Wales at Cardiff last season. The half-backs of the Scottish League were disappointing. Whatever may be the club form of Forrest, he never reproduced it. I hardly ever saw him in the game. Buchan mystified him. McIntyre was just a hefty plodder—a good player, no doubt, in a League match, but in no way distinguished. McMullan was the one man of the trio with any craft and cleverness, and even he was not in the form that he showed at Glasgow against The League when he first came out. The finest forward on the Scottish side-if not on the field, was Cunningham, a man of splendid ball power. Moreover, he knew when to release the ball and how to develop an attack. The only fault that I could find with Cunningham was that he tried to accomplish too much. Nevertheless he is a splendid schemer and a beautiful player. His partner, Archibald, was poor on the whole, although he gave a glimpse or two of his faculties towards the close. French was completely blotted out of the game. His display was more disappointing than that of any man. He must have left all his form at home. Certain it is that he never brought any with him. The occasion and the strange surroundings, coupled with Wilson, were too much for him. The better wing of the two was Cassidy and Morton. Neither nail was in his happiest vein, but Cassidy is evidently a man of the McMenemy manner, while Morton is a wing raider of the best style. But he might have got the ball near goal sooner and in a more direct way. Still, he is a dangerous man—but not so helpful to a side drawn from many quarters as Troup proved to be at Sheffield a year ago. The League.—New (Manchester United); Cresswell (South Shields), Silcock (Manchester United); Bamber (Liverpool), Wilson (The Wednesday), Bromilow (Liverpool); Chedgzoy (Everton), Kelly (Burnley), Buchan (Sunderland), Chambers (Liverpool), and Dr. J.A. Paterson (Arsenal).
Scottish League; Ferguson (Falkirk); McStay (Celtic), Thomson (Dundee); McIntyre (Morton), Forrest (Clyde), McMullan (Patrick Thistle); Archibald (Rangers), Cunningham (Rangers), French (Morton), Cassidy (Celtic), and Morton (Rangers). Referee; D.H. Asson, West Bromwich.

THE EVERTON v ‘SPURS GAME
Liverpool Echo-Monday, March 14, 1921
By F.E.H
It is not within my province to exercise the spirit of prophecy, but there is no law to prevent anyone from thinking. And so I humbly put forward the opinion that, on Saturday’s form, the Spurs have a great chance of carrying off the Cup. They played a really storming game against Everton at their compact headquarters, White Hart-lane, and were very good value for the two points secured.  This is emphasised by the fact that they were resting three of their “top holers,” and the only counterbalancing argument is that Everton were without their now customary right wing. The Spurs got both their goals in the opening twenty minutes of the game. The first came from the foot of Archibald, who found the correct range with a square low drive that left the lengthy amateur little chance. The second was secured by Seed, who netted from the ruck in front of goal after Wilson had failed. And so we crossed over two down, but by no mean “down in the mouth.” Indeed, Downs and his men showed a most promising improvement and the forward play gave high hopes of reducing the adverse situation. Harrison was frequently dangerous, with Crossley an equally determined trier. Both experienced a certain amount of hard luck, and Clennell who made a very welcome reappearance before a London crowd, put in at least one great shot, which was well gathered. Parker lost many opportunities and to be perfectly frank, the vanguard generally proved disappointing. The half-back line was by no means so good as usual, though Fleetwood did many good things, and I think the backs were just a wee bit below par. Howard Baker, in spite of the two shots that passed him, kept the breach with surprising agility.

WALES DRAWN WITH ENGLAND
March 15, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
AT Cardiff yesterday, 12,000 people. Davis missed a clever opening when a pass from the right came across an open goal, the Everton player missing the ball. Chedgzoy was a more vigorous them artistic player, and he used his weight to advantage. He gave Ferguson a lot of anxiety with his long raking centres. The game finished in a no score draw.

GOODLESS INTERNATIONAL GAME AT CARDIFF
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, March 15, 1921
Stork’s Notes
Circumstances combined to spoil the match between Wales and England at Cardiff yesterday, and the football generally fell far below the standard expected in a game that was drawn without a goal scored. As England had beaten Ireland, while Scotland has defeated both Ireland and Wales, the championship depends upon the meeting between Scotland and England, at Hampden Park, on April 9th. Heavy showers fell almost to the time of starting and again in the second half, and though fairly firm in places, the turf where bare was terribly greasy and some muddy puddles made the going bad, while to increase the players’ difficulties a fresh wind blew with varying force nearly straight down the ground. Neither side proved equal to mastering these bad conditions, but as was the case at Highbury last season on a somewhat similar afternoon, the Welshmen showed more resolution and seemed rather superior in pace and dash. Dimmock could not play owing to the kick he received at Tottenham, and his place was taken by Quantrill, the Derby County international. Whether the English eleven suffered from their hard game against the Scottish League it is impossible to say, but several of them played as if stale, and at no time did they approach the form shown in that engagement. The backs, in face of the wind, were unsound at starting, and late in the game Cresswell came near letting his side down, and the Welshmen did not fail to seize the chance of making a bold bid for victory. Coleman showed coolness, and resource, bringing off several saves, and between two shots from Vizard and Williams he was fortunate to see Bamber kick out a shot from Ivor Jones. All this happened in the space of a few seconds, when the Welshmen, who lasted better, attacked with great vigour in a last effort to snatch a victory. The English halves broke up the Welsh forward movements for the most part, but Wilson was handicapped by a blow in the eye from the ball, and the middle line suffered from the backs being unreliable, though Silcock made amends for some errors by sure tackling and valuable kicking. The natural consequence of the moderate play of the halves and backs was that the English forwards never became an efficient attacking force. Buchan showed up prominently with several headers into goal, and a few of his shots reached Peers, but scarcely a clear opening came to the English forwards, so dashing and sure were all the Welsh defenders. J.T. Jones was conspicuous at centre half, but chief honours went to Russell and Millership, whose intercepting, kicking and heading provided the best features of the match. Vizard stood out by himself as the best forward on the field. In pace, control of the ball, passing, and shooting he had no equal the outside left caused most trouble to the English defence, and had the inside forwards shot better Wales must have won. As it was, Davies missed a clear opening when a pass from the right came across an open goal the Everton player missing the ball. That occurred late in the game, when the Welshmen, though facing the wind, were pressing heavily, and it was during this period that Coleman came out so strongly as to thoroughly justify his choice in the England eleven. He brought off several smart saves, the best being when he pulled the ball down from under the bar as Ivor Jones headed in from Vizard’s centre, and this incident came just at the close of a disappointing game.
LIVERPOOL v  GRIMSBY
An English Schools-Shields tie of more than usual interest is due for decision next Saturday at Goodison Park, where by the kindness of the directors of the Everton F.C., the representative schoolboys of Liverpool will contest their fourth round tie in the English Schools Competition with the Grimsby Schoolboys.

RESERVES SURRENDER A POINT
Burnley News - Wednesday 16 March 1921
After having a lead of three goals to one, Burnley Res had to return from Goodison Park with only a point.  One influence upon the game was the attitude of the spectators towards the referee, many of whose decisions upset thwe Burnley men.  Hastie appeared at centre-half instead of Brophy, and Everton gave a trial to Gray at outside right in place of Jones.  Playing against the wind, Burnley showed up well, but ten minutes from the start Moffatt beat Moorwood.  Following this reverse, the Tuf Moor men were very dangerous, Lane and Richardson testing the home custodian with good shots.  Richardson failed to equalise when he had the goal at his mercury, but made amends shortly afterwards by giving Salt no chance.  This goal was strongly disputed by the home players but the referee adhered to his decision.  Close on the interval Richardson gave the Burnley the lead.  Everton resumed with only ten men, and Burnley had matters much their own way.  They netted the ball, but the referee disallowed the point after consulting the linesmen.  Warner scored the third point.  During a period of pressure a penalty was given against Hastie, but Alford, who took the kick failed to beat Moorwood who did well to get the ball away.  A minute later Peacock reduced the lead after a scramble and the same player equalized matters with a long drive.  The teams were;- Everton Reserves ; Salt; Fare and Thompson; Brown, Garrett, and Peacock; Gray, Wall, Moffatt, Reed and Moffatt; Burnley Reserves;
Moorwood; McGrory, and Taylor; Woodward, Hastie, and Morgan; Douglas, Warner, Richardson, Lane, and Mosscrop.  Referee; Mr. J.W Whitehead. 

THE TALENT WAS THERE
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, March 16, 1921
Stork’s Notes
“B.M” wants the public to know that Everton Reserves last Saturday (badly handicapped by the loss of their outside right) had forwards who gave a display which should give their supporters good hopes for a future Everton of the first order. In naming the four forwards-Viz., Wall, Moffatt, Reid and Alford- I am confident we will have the right men waiting their turn when it arrives. I do not wish to go into details of the game, but after finding themselves in arrears of 3 goals to 1 they drew level despite missing a penalty; in fact, the whole team were a treat to watch.

BENEFIT FOR FORMMER EVERTON PLAYER.
March 17, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Old followers of the Everton club, will recall the play of Charlie Parry, who first as a forward and later as a full back, rendered splendid service at Goodison Park. The Everton directors have sanctioned a visit of their “A” team to play a match Oswestry Town on April 11 th for the benefit of Parry, who assisted Everton for nine years. This season he has acted as caretaker and groundsman to the Oswestry Town Football Club.

BURNLEY RESERVES 7 EVERTON RESERVES 1
March 21 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
There was no indication upto the interval that Everton Reserves would be as swamped by Burnley Reserves at Turf Moor, but the home side won easily by seven goals to one, and might have had a larger margin. Everton upto the change of ends were the better balanced and more convincing side, but clever work was thrown away in front of goal by fault finishing and two much finessing. Further against Dave Taylor, who played centre half, the inside man were of a disadvantage. The Birkenhead youth Weaver, who had been dropped from the first team, played a prominent part in the visitors defeat, his sprinted raids always being dangerous, and he scored two goals. The Everton half-backs and defences were over-worked in the second half and Richards (2), Lare (2), and Lindsay added the other goals. Jones got Everton's solitary goal, before the interval when the score were level. The heavy ground was responsible for several minor sprains, which some players sustained, and Alford left the field half an hour before the end.

BEE’S SPORTS NOTES
The Liverpool Echo, Tuesday, March 22, 1921
Excursions to Bolton on Good Friday in connection with the football match Bolton Wanderers versus Everton.
THE CENTRAL LEAGUE
Though the Central League will lose several of its members who have gained admission to the Northern Section of the Third Division of the League, the organisation will probably be stronger than ever next season. The Central League the secretary of which is Mr. W.C. Cuff, the former secretary of the Everton club, is one of the best managed organisation in the country, and many clubs are anxious to join. Among these are West Bromwich Albion, Birmingham, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Stoke, Derby County, Sheffield United, and Leeds United (all League clubs), and also Chester, Runcorn, Chorley, Fleetwood, and Hurst. It will be possible for the Central League, next season, to be formed entirely of the reserve teams of League clubs.

ERNIE GRAY
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 23 March 1921
Ernie Gray, Muggiemoss outside right played a trial for Everton reserves last week, but was unfortunate to meet with an injury early in the game.  if Gray can reproduce club form he is certain to be made an offer. 

BOLTON’S BIG DROP FOR EVERTON GAME
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, March 23, 1921
Bee’s Notes
WHOLE DEFENCE DROPPED
Bolton Wanderers for the Everton visit on Friday, have dropped the whole of the defenders and, moreover, they have put the dropped men into the reserve side. Bolton have not won at home since New Year’s Day. The team reads;- Hinton; Baverstock, Hodson (Wigan boy); Longworth, Seddon, C. Buchan; Jack, Roberts, Walsh, Smith and Vizard. This is exclusive news to the “Echo.” Everton have a very clever set of forwards, but they do not receive support from the men behind. It is about time Everton realised that it is the two half positions that are the cause of the screw being loose in the machinery (writes “Old Blue”) I think that Reid would make an ideal left half. He certainly has not got the fire in him for a forward.
EVERTON “A” VERSUS MARINE
Marine’s league fixture against Old Cathmians arranged for Saturday has been postponed, owing to the latter being unable to raise a team. The Everton directors have kindly come forward and promised to send a strong A team to Rossett Park, Crosby, to fill the vacant date. This match should prove a huge holiday attraction. The kick-off is timed for 3.30. Marine will lack the services of W. McGowan and H. Brown, but have selected a strong eleven;- Thompson; Shaw, Dewsbury; Almond, Hawnaur, Conway; Lovelady, Warburton, Howard, Day, and Connor.

EASTER FOOTBALL
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, March 24, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Everton on Saturday tackle Oldham, and in view of the stern necessity for Oldham winning, the game becomes full of promise. On Monday Bolton at Everton is an attraction that appeals, because Bolton are of our county, and in Smith and Vizard have one of the greatest combinations that the game has known. Vizard was the star forward of the field at Cardiff in the last international game. There is to be a collection at the Everton v. Oldham match at Goodison Park on Saturday. The cause is an excellent one, so spectators should dip deep. It is a fund known as the Walton Town Hall Fund for the relief of the distress of the unemployed. Everton have already contributed £50 to this noble cause, whilst Mr. Shilletto has sent £25.

BOLTON WANDERERS 4 EVERTON 2
March 26, 1921. The Liverpool Courier.
EVERTON LOSE AT BOLTON
A TWO GOALS DEFICIT.
Everton were beaten by four goals to two at Bolton Yesterday. Their defence was under pressure for the greater part of the game, and even when they scored Bolton rubbed off the goal inside 30 seconds. The tragic period for Everton, however, was the last two minutes of the first half. Bolton were attacking fiercely, and a glorious dribble by Jack enabled Roberts to score Fern turning the ball into the net just on time. Jack was going through on his own, but McDonald brought him down, Smith converting the Penalty kick on the second attempt. It was doubtful whether the gaol had counted, but the referee informed the press that time did not expire until after the second shot, thus Everton were three goals in arrears at the interval. Straight from the restart Vizard went away, Smith scoring the fourth from a pass. Davies scored Everton's second with a raw neat drive from Chedgzoy's pass. Over forty thousand people witnessed an excellent match for Joe Smith's second benefit, but except for Everton's left wing triangle, the Blues added little to their reputation. The best Everton forward was Crossley, who passed finely to Harrison made positions, and shot well. The game had not been going two minutes before Crossley had hit the bar with a wonderful shot, and Hinton had beaten. Harrison responded well, and Peacock was an excellent half behind them. The right wing was very disappointing, and Davies only shone but occasional dashes. Fleetwood was strong, but the Everton defence was not too sure, for Bolton had three goals disallowed in addition to those scored, and Downs was beaten too often by Vizard's speed, though both his and McDonald's kicking was sound. Everton were beaten by speed and craftsmanship. The star of the Bolton attack was Jack, and their defensive changes worked out quite effectively on the whole. Teams : - Bolton Wanderers: - Hinton, goal, Baverstock, and Hodson, backs, Longsworth, Seddom, and Buchan, half-backs, Jack, Roberts, Walsh, Smith, and Vizard, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Brown, Fleetwood, and Peacock, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 4 BOLTON WANDERERS RESERVES 0
March 26, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 32)
At Goodison Park, in miserable weather, before 4,000 spectators, straight from the kick off Everton forced the pace and monopolised the play. Moffatt scored after twenty-five minutes' and Wall added a second goal after dribbling though the defence. Near the interval Moffatt got the third, Everton played Young, late of Orwell Wednesday at inside left, and he gave a very promising display, and lead a share in each of the goals scored. At half time Everton led by three goals to nil. The second half Bolton made only three good attempts Salt making saves from Brown, Keetley and Nuttall. Play still favoured the Blues and Weller scored a fourth goal with a drive from forty yards range.

WANDERERS CLEVER ATATCK
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, March 26, 1921
Everton lost their game at Bolton yesterday during the first half, when the Wanderers were almost irresistible in attack, and though Fern made many clever saves, he was beaten three times. In the first minute Crossley drove a hard shot against the bar, and then Vizard ran through to send in a beautiful centre, which Jack turned past Fern. For the next half-hour Everton had a fair share of the play, and Harrison and Crossley frequently led them to the attack but within five minutes of the interval Everton’s defence was twice beaten, and in each case Jack (late of Plymouth Argyle) was largely responsible. In the first case his centre, after beating McDonald, left Roberts to score with a fast shot that went into the net off Fern’s hands. Just on the interval Jack was through again, and had the goal at his mercy when his feet were swept from under him. Smith took the ensuing penalty, and though Fern saved the first drive Smith met the rebound and sent the ball through off the upright. In the second half Crossley soon reduced the arrears with a great shot which went in off Hodson’s head, but the Wanderers at once raced through, and Smith was able to score Bolton’s fourth goal. Davies, who was frequently whistled off side, made amends by scoring smartly from fifteen yards; but the Wanderers held their own to the end, and won deservedly. The attendance was 40,000.

EVERTON’S GAME WITH OLDHAM
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, March 26, 1921
WIN BY 5-2
By Bee
Everton; Fern; McDonald, Weller; Fleetwood, Brewster, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Davies, Crossley, Harrison. Oldham; Matthews; Charlton, Freeman; Pilkington, Wilson, Jones; Edge, Gee, Butler, Campbell, Wall. Referee; Mr. Ike Baker, Crewe.
Everton at Bolton were beaten 4-2, and Bolton’s changed defence-announced exclusively in the “Echo”-led to Bolton winning their first game at home for three months. The team has to face Bolton at Goodison Park on Monday. Today the conquerors of Newcastle provided the opposition. Oldham faced the sun and 30,000 spectators and they made early attacks, thanks to the initiative of Wilson, who swung the ball about freely, and in addition took a free kick against Weller with much sting, the ball soaring just over the bar. Oldham pressed on the right, and when Everton attacked Freeman, the former Northern Nomads man, showed his ability.
FINELY MANIPULATED GOAL
However, in six minutes Everton were a goal to the good. Chedgzoy beat Freeman, and left him standing well out of his goal; and when Wilson came across, Chedgzoy mastered him also, and took the ball square towards goal. At the right moment the winger centred, and Davies headed to the left of the goal. Matthews, who has grown bald in the service of Oldham since he left Smethwick, shot out his foot, and only turned the ball to the foot of the upright, whence it cannoned over the line. It was a pretty goal and was nearly copied a second afterwards by the same men, and at a later stage the pattern was tried by Chedgzoy and Crossley with equally near results. It will be seen that Chedgzoy was the starting point of all these attacks. It will not be realised, however, what a good game Oldham were playing; their combination was excellent, and they were unlucky when a good movement was negatived by an offside position. Wilson at centre half is a fact worthy of mention, because we have seen Wilson of Wednesday and Wilson of Huddersfield here this season. Davies to-day challenged comparison with all of them because he passed accurately. Oldham were on the man and on the ball in a shot, and the result was that McDonald was kept busy. Fern had difficulty with a bumping ball, and also with a clearance when a back got in his way.
CROSSLEY PERPLEXED, THEN SCORES
Similarly Crossley was perplexed to find that a pass to the outside right was not accepted because Chedgzoy was at the other end of the field. Play was pretty if not too strenuous, and it had to be borne in mind that Oldham found the brilliant sunshine a great barrier to them.  Weller’s long legs timed big points to a nicely, and it was one of these that led to Everton making an attack down the middle and scoring number two. Davies followed up tenaciously, and he hooked the ball over the full-back, and though he was baulked early on, the ball came out to Crossley, who with a drop-kick (quite an old-fashioned idea, and one we have called for many a time without result) drove in an unstoppable and low ball. Time 23 minutes. It was an amazing thing that Oldham should have won the toss and set themselves to face the sunshine, as there was always a chance of the sun retiring to bed in the second half. The visitors were very near a third chalk as Davies drove an immense shot that went so near that the spectators were not quite sure whether it was in or outside the goal. As a matter of fact the ball hit the net support and cannoned into play. Oldham recognised that they would have to do some shooting if they were to reduce the margin, and Wilson and Jones joined in with this idea.
AN UNUSUAL ACCIDENT
They found splendid helpmates in Wall and Edge, and the veteran had a most unusual accident after sending in a bundle of fine centres. He was racing to keep the ball in play pitched outside the field of play, and his head banged against the wooden barriers, his left shoulder being ricked. Another unusual feature was the way a policeman at the back of the goal fielded a Chedgzoy centre. Oldham had every bit of much of the play as Everton, yet soon after half an hour they were lamenting a three goals margin. Edge had been making trouble, and when Gee shot, the ball hit Butler, in spite of his sitting down to try to get out of the way. Play travelled to the bottom end, and Wilson should have put a simple ball to Matthews instead of conceding a corner.
THE THIRD GOAL
From the corner, taken by Harrison, Reid scored from a very close position. Another stoppage occurred when Harrison hurt his head, the winger being in a dazed condition for some time. Harrison was able to resume before half-time. On the stroke if time Brewster brought down Campbell, and Butler missed a penalty kick.
Half-time; Everton 3, Oldham Athletic 0
The game had not been restarted one minute before Everton attained the highest score of the season at home. It is true that once before they scored four goals, but this was away at Derby. Crossley, who registered the fourth point with never less opposition in his life as now, for the right back and half back stood still while Crossley went up and headed through a Brewster centre. Oldham could do nothing right. First Campbell made a woeful waste of a chance, and then Freeman came near putting through his own goal. Chedgzoy had been in sparkling mood all day, and now he dribbled delightfully in and out, and made two or three shooting positions, but finally hit the ball to the upper deck of the goal stand. Davies went much closer after a dribble; the ball being put a yard too high.
FOUR GOALS UP
With four goals against them to-day Oldham threaten to have three figures in the goals against column. At the moment their total is 75, and they are “top scorers” in their division. Everton were playing confidently and with a direction in shooting that suggested that each one of them had Everton in the sweep. Crossley took a further hand in the shooting, and a bonny effort swung narrowly wide. Some idea of how the game was going can be gauged by the fact that Fern had practically nothing to do, and Matthews, although having four points against him had not had a shot to hand. It was natural under these circumstances that play should fall off, although Oldham played on as if hopeful of something turning up in case goal average counted. Jones was no match for Chedgzoy, and on the other side Wall was ever dangerous with strong centres from his inside-right. Davies was fouled by Pilkington, and he himself took the free kick from four yards outside the penalty area. Oldham set three men in front of the taker of the kick, and Matthews left his goal a couple of yard while the full backs went on to the goal line. All Oldham’s devices were as nought, a terrific shot evading them all and landing plank against the crossbar.
A SPLENDID SAVE
It was one of the hardest shots seen on the ground. Crossley also went close, and Fern took a liberty when he kicked rather than use his hands- a spectacular save. Crossley netted the ball from Chedgzoy’s centre in lovely manner, but apparently there was a case of pushing, and the goal was annulled.
BUTLER SCORES FOR OLDHAM
Butler scored for Oldham with twelve minutes to go, and as the ball touched the foot of the right upright Gee ran up and made quite sure that the point counted. However, it was Butler’s goal, and a very good one, too. Fleetwood was hurt but was able to resume, Campbell surprised the Everton defence and got right through but had no room in which to shoot, or else the score would have been 4-2. Final; Everton 5, Oldham Athletic 2
Chedgzoy scored for Everton after 89 minutes
Campbell scored for Oldham at the last minute . Everton’s score of five goals is their highest of this season.

MARINE v. EVERTON A
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, March 26, 1921
YOUNG PERFORMS THE HAT-TRICK
At Crosby. Everton displayed fine combination, and Young opened the scoring. Thompson saved well in the home goal, and following quick play by Connor, Herker equalised. Marine again attacked, and Day scored with a fine drive. Everton combined well on the right, and from a beautiful centre Young again scored. The same player gave Everton the lead with a shot that knocked Thompson helpless.
Half-time; Everton A 3, Marine 2.
PRESTON RES v  EVERTON RES
Preston, who introduced Heaney, the Irish amateur international monopolised the game but wasted chances prodigally. Marquis scored a minute from the interval. Half-time Preston Reserves 1, Everton Res o. Final Preston Res 2, Everton Res 0

PRESTON NORTH END RESERVES 2 EVERTON RESERVES 0
March 27, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
For the match, at Deepdale, Preston North End Reserves reshuffled the attack, Knight who took part in the cup semi-final, appearing on the right wing, and Hosker led the attack with Marquis at inside-right. The home side also gave a trial to Heaney, an Irish amateur international, who figured at centre-half. Everton made no less than six changes from the previous day, owing to injuries. The play was almost entirely in North End's favour and the score 2-0 in favour of the home side, should have been increased. The Everton shooting when a chance did come along was bad, but that of the North Enders, considering their many opportunities was worse. Marquis scored just on the interval from a corner kick, and early in the second half Dawson got the second goal.

EVERTON 5 OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2
March 28 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON SCORE WELL.
AN EASY WIN AGAINST OLDHAM.
OLDHAM MISS PENALTY
In beating Oldham Athletic at Goodison Park, on Saturday, by 5 goals to 2. Everton recorded their biggest success of the season. The game was a good one if it lacked exciting incidents and Everton by reason of their greater confidence were certainly the better side. Oldham could well have done with the points in view of their lowly League position, and they strove hard, but nothing went right for them. On the other hand, the Everton forwards were clever enough to direct their shots out of the reach of Matthews, and he had no chance of saving those that scored. Yet he was not overworked. In the absence of Downs, who missed his first game McDonald crossed to the right back position and let in Weller. Both played a sound game, and the efforts of the Oldham forwards were so deficient in ideas, that McDonald and Weller were rarely in difficulties. Brewster was a great power in the intermediate line, and was well supported by both Fleetwood and Peacock. Chedgzoy was in happy mood, and his telling runs and centres made him a live force. Davies gave an improved display, but he was very erratic with many of his finishing strokes. Crossley was a deadly shooter, and paired well with Harrison. There were few successes on the Oldham side. Wilson, however, put plenty of action into his work, and he made many praiseworthy attempts to get the forwards morning in businesslike fashion. Freeman, too, gave a good account of himself, for he kicked at nice length, and tackled cleverly.
HOW THE GOALS WERE SCORED.
Everton's first goal came at the end of six minutes' play. Chedgzoy worked well, into the goal area and placed the ball nicely to Davies, Matthews was unable to reach the ball as it came from the head of Davies and only pushed it further over the line with his foot. The second goal fell to Crossley at twenty-three minutes, and it was a fine fast drive that Matthews fell for, but failed to touch. After Davies had hit the netting with a tremendous shot, McDonald kicked out a beauty from Wilson. Then Wilson gave a corner and Reid scored a third goal at thirty-seven minutes and when Butler was brought down in the penalty area (after Brewster grassed him-Liverpool Football). Oldham had a splendid chance of reducing the score against them, but Butler taking the Penalty kick , shot wide of the gaol. In the first minute of the second half, Crossley headed a fourth goal from a fine centre by Brewster. Chedgzoy overdribbled and shot very wide, while a terrific shot by Davies from a free kick struck the crossbar. Then came a series of determined efforts by the Oldham forwards. Fern took the risk of clearing with his foot, but at seventy-eight minutes Butler got through for Oldham, Gee making sure by sending the ball further into the net. Campbell almost surprised Fern, and McDonald, and just before the end Chedgzoy scored for Everton and Campbell for Oldham. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, McDonald, and Weller, backs, Fleetwood (Captain), Brewster, and Peacock, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Reid, Davies, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards. Oldham Athletic: - Matthews, goal, Chorlton, and Freeman, backs, Pilkington, Wilson, and Jones half-backs, Edge, Gee, Butler, Campbell, and Wall, forwards. Attendance 30,000

EVERTON’S JOY-DAY
Athletic News-Monday, March 28, 1921
OLDHAM OVERWHELMED AT GOODISON PARK
EVERTON 5, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2
By Junius
The Everton forwards celebrated the coming of spring by recording their highest scoring feat of the season. The final figures do not by any means faithfully reflect the general character of the proceedings, for Oldham Athletic were quite equal to their opponents in midfield work, but when the goal-scoring zone was reached they were woefully deficient. Everton won decisively simply and solely because they accepted their chances. Owing to injuries sustained the previous day, Downs, Brown, and Fazackerley were unable to play for Everton, but their absence did not exert an adverse influence on the fortunes of the play. Dame Fortune smiled on their fellows and they showed their appreciation of the favours of the fickle jade in no uncertain manner. The forwards were not well led by Davies, for the Welsh international, spasmodic as is his word of late, pleased and grieved by turn, and was never the real centre of attack.
CHEDGZOY’S SPARKLING FOOTBALL
In actual efficiency Crossley and Chedgzoy ranked easily first. The former was a rare forager, and never neglected a possible chance of testing Matthews. Chedgzoy was also in sparkling mood, being much too fast for the Oldham defenders, and centring with wonderful precision. Harrison, despite a nasty kick on the head, played capitally, but as a combined force the Everton forwards were no means convincing than heretofore. On five occasions they scored, and it is surprising that they did not duplicate their total. The half backs likewise were on an equal standard of ability. They did not thrill, neither did they allow their enthusiasm to reach to zero mark. Brewster was zealous in defence, but when he attempted a deft back-heel touch, he only moved to laughter. Peacock was variable and Fleetwood useful. Weller was brought into the defence, as am emergency player, and he certainly filled the position. His presence enabled McDonald to appear at right full-back, and the Scot gave one of his best displays since coming to Everton. There can be no question that he was engaged in the position that best suited his abilities. Fern kept a good goal, but he was not seriously tested.
OLDHAM’S STALWART VETERAN
The outstanding personally is the Oldham ranks was David Wilson at centre half-back. No player on the field worked with such ceaseless striving, and to such effect, but the gifts he handed to his comrades were often refused. Jones was unable to keep pace with Chedgzoy, and Pilkington was not a success on the right wing. Nor was the Oldham defences very convincing. Freeman and Charlton were just serviceable, and nothing more. Matthews was not well guarded, and he was helpless when the goals were scored. The forwards were responsible for some cleverly conceived advances which seemed like bearing fruit, but near goal they were deplorably frail. Edge sent across some accurate centres which merited a better fate, but there was no mistaking the prime weakness of the vanguard.  The forwards were responsible for some cleverly conceived advances which seemed like bearing fruit, but near goal they were deplorably frail. Edge sent across some accurate centres which merited a better fate, but there was no mistaking the prime weakness of the vanguard. There were seven goals scored in the game. Five minutes after the start, Chedgzoy rounded everybody who tried to stop him, and centred so neatly that DAVIES headed the first point. The second goal also was helped to its completion by Davies, who so sorely bothered the full-backs, that CROSSLEY took a first-time drive at a half-hearted return, and Matthews was helpless. Near the interval REID  obtained a third point following a corner kick well won and placed by Harrison and just before the whistle blew Butler failed seriously with a penalty kick. Scarcely had the second half commenced when CROSSLEY  headed a fourth goal from Brewster’s centre, and then BUTLER reduced the lead. But the game was Everton’s entirely, and two minutes from time CHEDGZOY went clean through and scored a glorious goal with his left foot, while in the last few seconds CAMPBELL found the net for Oldham. Everton; Fern; McDonald, Weller; Fleetwood, Brewster, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Davies, Crossley, and Harrison. Oldham Athletic; Matthews; Charlton, Freeman; Pilkington, Wilson, Jones; Edge, Lea, Butler, Campbell, and Wall. Referee; J. Baker, Crewe.

BEES NOTES
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, March 28, 1921
The Oldham side is a bit of an enigma. They look to be playing well, yet their goal record is outrageous. They passed and repassed with a swing and will, and if there had only been a direct shot at the end of these manoeuvrings one could have imagined a battle royal. As it was Everton did all the accurate shooting, and one longed for a shot like Saturday’s in the Wolves Cup game. Every man was inclined to shoot. May they go on inclining! Downs looked on from the Press-box. He has damaged his back at Bolton, he told me, and this was his first miss since he joined the club about a year ago. The absence of the captain led to McDonald going to his old-time spot, and he kicked “big” all day. Brewster, at centre half, was not expected either, and he and Peacock had some lively duels ending their way.  Fleetwood had the hot wing to contend with, for after all veteran Wall is still the brains of the Oldham pack, just as Edge, the outside right, promises to be the brains in a few years to come. Campbell has gone off, but Butler is coming out because the club have given him consecutive runs in the first team. Old man Matthews could not stop any of the shots; Fern had few to attend to and wisely put on his cap when the sun’s rays beat upon him. I wonder what possessed Dave Wilson to leave the sun’s shine out of his think tank. It was a vital factor on Saturday. A word for Reg. Freeman; I had not seen him play in a league side since I saw him years ago playing with juniors. It must be back in 1914 that I saw him, and I sad then he would prove a benefit to any pro side. He has had to wait a long time ere getting his chance. He kicks well, and his confidence is a strong point if he does not become icy-cold in his clearance. He has certainly done Oldham a power of good. Dave Wilson at centre-half is a very emphatic success; his passes to his wing are perfect, and should be the subject of practice by all other centre half backs. Oldham as a side are better than their record suggests, but I fear that Campbell has gone back a bit through playing inside forward instead of centre-forward. Gee, too, does not get any “forrader,” although he always managers to be “in at it” when Oldham score goals at Everton-remember the cup-tie there? On the Everton side there was nothing but praise, although Reid did not make an emphatic show. The sparkler was Sam Chedgzoy, who made so many centres with the words “Invitation to Score. Please accept” stamped on each- no, I’m wrong, there was one which only the policeman behind the goal could “negotiate,” and sure enough the p.c. did have a “fair cop.” The match will be remembered for the many goals scored, for a missed penalty kick which the referee had to allow time off for it to be taken and for Davies’s drive against the crossbar-what a hit!

EVERTON’S HOME MATCH WITH BOLTON WANDERERS
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, March 28, 1921
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Davies, Crossley, Harrison. Bolton Wanderers; Hinton; Baverstock, Hodson; Longworth, Seddon, C. Buchan; Jack, Roberts, Walsh, J. Smith, Vizard. Referee; Mr. F. Cheetham.
“Bee” phone from Goodison Park;- There was a gale and a half blowing to-day when Everton tested their strength with Bolton, who have recently come to their pinnacle of good form, thanks to the defence being re-arranged. Everton’s form of Saturday was unusually bright in attack, and led to another large crowd visiting Goodison Park today. Everton, with the advantage of a gale of wind, played quarter of an hour of the best possible football. They were sound in pass, and with combined movements they always made ground. Peacock was a host in himself, and when Referee Cheetham, of Preston pulled up the half-back for a perfect tackle, it was rank bad luck. Peacock tried to redeem himself by working to the centre forward and making a fine shot. Bolton could not make any impression on the Everton defence for a long time, thanks to the secure methods of the Everton half-backs and backs, but all in a moment McDonald blundered and let in Walsh, who, at point-blank range, shot a very hard ball, which Fern kept out.
BRILLIANT GOALKEEPING
Walsh was ill advised to shoot a place-touch and Fern must have been beaten. However, that does not reduce Fern’s merit. The goalkeeper later on made three further saves of brilliance. Chief trouble came from Vizard’s shots, and it was good to see the goal intact, because Vizard got his chances from a corner-kick that was not a corner kick. Walsh lurched right over the simplest of chances, and was as frail as his rival Davies when it came to shooting. Still, Davies had been troubled with a broken boot-cap. The prettiest bit in the first half was engineered by the home left wing, and when Harrison centred square Reid did well to head back, and thus prevent the ball going out of play. The ball passed to Davies, and his shot was fielded by Hinton. 
VIZARD’S SUPERB GOAL
Brewster was clever and cunning, and he and Downs did a juggling turn with the ball on their heads, after which Ted Vizard scored one of the most fascinating goals ever seen on the ground. The ball came to him from the Wigan boy Hodson, and Vizard beat Downs and others. When Fern came out five yards the Welshman placed the ball accurately to the extreme right-hand corner of the net. Chedgzoy had one shot blocked, and sent a return packet wide. There was much fire in the game, and Vizard made a thrilling run and centre, which Joe Smith kicked over, following up and taking the ball when Roberts was better placed. Davies was outnumbered and could not get in his shot, whereas when Roberts and Jack paired off the former shot swiftly, Downs and Fern plunging themselves at the ball, which passed narrowly wide. The half had been spilt up into two sections the first showing Everton in fine style, and the second showing Bolton in a lively and dangerous mood. Considering the state of the ground play was of an excellent character.
Half-time; Everton nil, Bolton 1
In the second half Downs was beaten by Vizard in a sharp tussle, and then the home captain fell like a log stunned. It was some minutes before he recovered, and he seemed dazed and unable to appreciate what was going on.
BOLTON’S SECOND
He saw Joe Smith fire in a left foot drive that went wide of the mark, and was then beaten by the same man in a tackle. Smith was 25 yards out, but he elected to shoot with his right foot -a storming ball that entered the right hand corner of the net. Bolton’s left wing pair had thus won the game for their side. Roberts was close to the mark, and Vizard tried an angular shot that found cover. Reid made a change in the run of affairs, and Hinton caught his shot confidently. Vizard was enjoying himself, and from another of his bursts he hit the side netting.
REID SCORES FOR EVERTON
Crossley, in spite of an arm injury, was able to get in a shot without, however, testing the goalkeeper. Immediately afterwards Harrison centred so well that Reid was able to nod the ball into the net, and thus make a new interest in the game. The time of the goal was 68 minutes.

BOLTON WANDERERS’ RES v  EVERTON RES
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, March 28, 1921
This Central League match was played at Bolton to-day, in heavy rain, before 3,000 spectators. The Wanderers had difficulty in raising a team and enlisted the services of several Atherton players. On a heavy ground, Everton had the best of matters, Jones and Moffatt almost scoring. Just on the interval Keetley scored for Bolton. Half-time; Bolton Reserves 1, Everton Reserves nil

MARINE V EVERTON “A”
March 29, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Marine minus three of their regular players lost to Everton “A” by 5 goals to 2. The visitors' combination delighted a large attendance. Young at inside left performed the hat trick and was an outstanding figure in the forward line. Horner and Day scored for Marine prior to the interval, and although the Crosby side played well in the second half, Barton scored twice for Everton. Thompson made several smart clearances in the Marine goal.

BOLTON’S BRILLIANCE AT EVERTON GROUND
The Liverpool Echo, Tuesday, Match 29, 1921
Bee’s Notes
The city’s enthusiasts have had opportunity to see two of the best left wings in the land during the holidays. At Anfield Bliss and Dimmock were on view with the ‘Spurs. Yesterday a crowd of 30,000 people saw and enjoyed Bolton’s pair, Smith and Vizard, who, while perhaps not so dominating as the ‘Spurs pair, have certainly a more dainty way with them. Vizard is still a great artist, and Smith, apart from international games, does not forget to use his left drive, while his right foot can also propel a ball with enormous power and precision. Each of these men scored at Everton in a highly enjoyable game, and the goals were as distinct as one could wish to see. First came Vizard’s. it was a gem of a dribble, the ball being hugged and cajoled this way and that, till at last fern was to be mastered. Fern had advanced fully five yards, and some thought he might have gone even further ahead. At the crucial moment Vizard placed the ball wide of Fern’s left hand. The pace of the “shot” was a mere nothing, and the crowd looked on while the ball trickled into goal-only just, but it sufficed. It was the way to score. Previously a gross blunder by McDonald had let in Roberts, who shot ferociously, and Fern made a grand save. But Fern should have been placed out of touch with the ball by a place-shot instead of a wild drive. Smith scored with a right foot drive of rare power, and when Reid headed in a centre by Harrison the game opened out afresh, although Bolton were quite top dog in spite of the brilliant way Everton started the first twenty minutes, in which time Crossley, Harrison and Peacock did many very clever things, notably the half-back, who was in a forward mood. However, Roberts scored with a long raking shot, and although Everton pegged away and Downs made a long run that led to Crossley scoring, the issue was always in safe keeping and the very attractive Bolton side won deservedly. Mr. Cheetham had no trouble to control the players, yet he made many curious decisions, and did not impress when matters happening under his eyes were left to a linesman to settle. The winners were a good all-round side, with a fine dazzling set of forwards who were not afraid to shoot- in the opening half Fern saved two beauties from Vizard. However, there was more than one case of faltering on the part of the Everton backs, Downs, who was injured and stunned, being unable to keep time with the left wing, and Jack at outside right making much work for McDonald, whose heavy punting was his forte. Brewster was the soundest of the home half-backs, and the forwards petered out, Davies offering a fair number of takeable passes and getting few that he could take without getting the ball underweight. He seems to lack confidence through failure to score. Harrison was the star raider, with Chedgzoy running him close.

EVERTON 2 BOLTON WANDERERS 3
March 30 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON BEATEN BY A BETTER SIDE.
BOLTON'S CLEVER FOOTBALL.
The city's enthusiasts have had opportunity to see two of the best left wings in the land during the holidays. At Anfield, Bliss and Dimmock were on view with the ‘Spurs. Yesterday a crowd of 30,000 saw and enjoyed Bolton's pair, Smith and Vizard, who, while perhaps not so dominating as the ‘Spurs pair, have certainly a more dainty way with them. Vizard is still a great artist, and Smith, apart from international games does not forget to use his left drive, while his right foot also propel a ball with enormous power and precision. Each of these men scored at Everton in a highly enjoyable game, and the goals were as district as one could wish to see. First came Vizard's it was a gem of a dribble, the ball being hugged and cajoled this way and that. Still at last fern was to be mastered, Fern had advanced fully five yards and some thought he might have gone even further ahead. At the crucial moment Vizard placed the ball wide of Fern's left hand. The pace of the “shot” was a mere nothing, and the crowd looked on while the ball truckled into the goal just, but it sufficed. It was the way to score. Previously a gross blunder by McDonald had let in Roberts, who shot ferociously, and Fern made a grand save. But Fern should have been placed out of touch with the ball by a place shot instead of a wild drive. Smith scored with a right foot drive of rare power, and when Reid headed in a centre by Harrison, the game opened out afresh, although Bolton were quite top dog in spite of the brilliant way Everton started the first twenty minutes, in which time Crossley, Harrison, and Peacock did many very clever things, notably the half-back who was in a forward mood. However, Roberts scored with a long riking shot, and although Everton pegged away and Downs made a long run that led to Crossley scoring, the issue was always in safe keeping and the very attractive Bolton side won deservedly. Mr. Cheetham had no trouble top control the players yet he made many curious decisions, and did not improve when matters happening under his eyes were left to a linesman to settle. The winners were a good all-round side, with a fine dazzling set of forwards, who were not afraid to shoot –in the opening half Fern saved two beauties from Vizard. However there was more than one case of faltering on the part of the Everton backs. Downs who was injured and stunned, being enable to keep time with the left wing, and Jack at outside right making much work for McDonald, whose heavy punting was his forts. Brewster was the soundest of the home half-backs, and the forwards patered out. Davies offering a fair number of takeable passes and getting few that he could take without getting the ball under weigh. He seems to lack confidence through failure to score. Harrison was the star raider, with Chedgzoy running him close. Teams : - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Peacock, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Reid, Davies, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards. Bolton Wanderers: - Hunter, goal, Baverstock, and Hudson, backs, Longsworth, Seddon, and Buchan, half-backs, Jack Roberts, Davison, Smith, and Vizard, forwards . Attendance 30,000

BOLTON WANDERERS RESERVES 4 EVERTON RESERVES 0
March 30, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Burnden Park, yesterday a crowd of about 6,000 spectators saw Everton Reserves beaten by Bolton Wanderers by four goals to nil. Everton opened in clever fashion, Jones putting in some dazzling runs on the right, but once the Wanderers had settled down, the Everton defence could not cope with their dash, and before the interval Keetley gave them the lead. Through the second half Wanderers were the more impressive force, being especially keen in front of goal, Keetley added a second, Lowder a third, and Keetley their fourth. For Everton who's finish was poor, Jones and Salt played brilliantly, but the Wanderers stamina stood them well, and in the end they won easily. Everton: - Salt, goal, Stroud, and Robinson, backs, Williams, Garrett, and Barlow, half-backs, Jones Wall, Moffatt, Young, and Smith, forwards.

READERS ENTER INTO TOPICAL CORRESPONDENCE
Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, March 30, 1921
Bee’s Notes
I attended the holiday matches between Everton and Oldham on Saturday and Bolton on Monday (says “An Evertonite”) I think both games were first class, but certainly yesterday’s, considering the wind and wet turf was one of the finest games played at Goodison Park. What do you think of the Wanderers’ nippy side? The Everton team played splendidly, but I wish Davies were not so selfish. A centre-forward should pass out to his wingmen. When did Chedgzoy and Harrison receive such a pass? Very rarely. I admit Davies can shoot and dribble, but until he learns that he has four other comrades he is not helping. I wish they would put Bobbie Parker in again (11 goals in 13 matches speaks for itself, and he is unselfishness itself) Everton seem to be playing splendidly at present, and if Davies changes his game, we may see the old team at the top of the ladder again next season. Thanks “Bee,” for your splendid and criticisms.

SURPRISE TEAM
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, March 31, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Everton have chosen to make some surprisers this week-end. The team reads;- Fern; Down, McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Moffatt, Crossley, and Harrison.
It is good to find any sportsman attaching himself to a variety of interests. He does not then get clogged with one idea and one means of group. No one can accuse the clever Everton F.C amateur B. Howard Baker, of not delving deep into all manner of sports. We know him as a great jumper, an Olympic representative, and we know, too, that he is what they call “more than useful” as a cricketer and tennis player, while his goalkeeping for Nomads and Everton (the latter particularly so in matches played “in town”) has been remarked by many good judges. Now I learn that, coming to the assistance of Mr. J. Hodgson, Everton Swimming Club, Howard Baker has signed on for the position of goalkeeper in water polo. His height, reach, and staying power in the water lead me to suggest that he will someday represent England for water polo. Here I should like to mention that Mr. Hodgson (“Leader,” of the Football Echo”) has bene invited again to Sweden to referee that country’s games, and he has accepted. He is to give also a lecture on “Water Polo in England.”
The Everton F.C directors have been good enough to allow a collection to be made on the 9th for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Make a note of this please, and do your very best for this wonderful cause.