NEWCASTLE UNITED SURPRISE EVERTON
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, March 1, 1924
CUP INTEREST FOR LIVERPOOL AT GOODISON AND THREE HEADED GOALS
BEE’S DEDUCTIONS.
CHADWICK EQUALISES ON THE LAST KICK OF GAME
Everton; Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Reid, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Newcastle United; Mutch; Hampson, Hunter; Curry, Spencer, Mooney; Low, J. Cowan, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell. Newcastle, spite of having a poorish side out at Goodison Park, drew a big crowd, because they are at home to Liverpool in the fourth round of the Cup, next Saturday. McBain reappeared in the home ranks, and Reid came to inside right vice Irvine, engaged in the International. The sun in the first half was a bother to Everton, and, in spite of the snowstorm of the morning, the ground was in perfect condition, and for a time there was nothing between the sides, until Cock, following a fine run by David Reid, glanced the ball to Chedgzoy, who was instantly tripped over, the free kick counting nothing. Troup was also bowled over and, fortunately, his awkward shoulder was not damaged. Newcastle were keenly watched by the home spectators who no doubt noticed that McDonald complained early on that his leg was hurting him. Harris tried very hard, but could not matter McBain, who not only tackle solidity, but also served up some up-the-middle passes.
COWAN SCORES FOR NEWCASTLE
In eleven minutes Newcastle scored through Cowan heading a neat goal, Mitchells centring the ball at a nice, takeable pace. It may have been an optical illusion, but I should imagine that if a photograph had been taken of the ball prior to Mitchells getting it, it would be found that first of all the ball went over the line and the spin on it made it curl into play. Certainly, from the Press box the goal was wrong in its birthmark. However, the linesmen were right on the incident, and perhaps my verdict should count for nothing under the circumstances. There was a fair amount of poor defence, partly because McDonald took a risk in passing back to the goalkeeper, partly because a deputy full back, Hunter was not too sure in his placing, mainly because the sun was a hindrance to the side kicking up towards Stanley Park. David Reid had an enjoyable innings at inside right, a new place for him, and he was the first to test Mutch with a shot a fair distance out, but one that wanted proper banding.
NEWCASTLE TWO UP
Newcastle at one period kicked out on the slightest provocation, but they had not thus far adopted their old tactics of one back. Everton, with a goal down, were trying over-hard, and were making pass takes which were uncommon to them. For quite a long spell the Everton defence had an easy time except for one period, when Mitchell made a centre that did not deceive Harland, even though the referee was deceived into giving a goal kick instead of a corner. McBain was unlucky in a solo run, and another time he had a shot charged down. His fellow Scot, Troup, put an awkward shot to the foot of the post, and Mutch made a nice save. So did Harland when Lows made a pretty hefty drive from twenty yards out. Undoubtedly much of the confusion in the home side was due to the glaring sun. when Troup shot he had no idea where the ball was, nor yet where the goal was until the incident ended. There was a further measure of misfortune for Everton when McDonald, in attempting to clear hit McBain on the back of the head the ball rebounding for a corner. Arising out of this corner was a centre by Lowe and McDonald rushing up headed a goal. I hate to make excuses for any side, but of a surety Everton had a peck of bad luck so far. Chadwick tried to change it by making two fine drives, and Mutch on each occasion caught the ball pretty finely, while Reid was only a yard out in another desperate endeavour.
AN EVERTON RALLY
It became a case of Mutch versus Chadwick. The goalkeeper saved five times from Chadwick, and Everton rallied to such an extent that a crowd of 35,000 rose at them with cheers and shouts, and Newcastle were plainly oppressed. Except that Low the little winger on the right made some dashing runs and showed canniness, Everton kept on the attack for minutes on end, but their finishing power was lacking. Chedgzoy twice wasted a centre, and the referee also erred twice, once admitting it by throwing down the ball, and a later time, on a more glaring case, allowing play to proceed. Immediately, before the interval, McDonald brought down Mitchell in a manner that courted inquiry from Referee Johnson.
AN EXCITING GOAL BY COCK
Just as at Anfield on Wednesday, so now at Goodison. A goal came within a minute of resumption. Troup eluded Hampson very cleverly, and centred for Cock to score amid a scene of wild excitement. Strangely enough, this was the third goal of the day, and all had been headed. Everton were making a plucky fight of it, and there was precious little sunshine to baffle Newcastle, so that the home side could complain that the fates had been against them. The Liverpool supporters present began to get a greater belief in their side’s chance of victory next week. By the way, I hear that Wadsworth, who was X-rayed for his check-bone accident, got a favourable report from the medical at folk, there being a small breakage over the cheek bone. It looks as if he will be able to play. Of course, everything depends upon the week’s rest at Saltburn, where the team goes into training. One of the prettiest pieces of football ever seen on the ground was put up by J. Lowe, who got the better of Livingstone in a solo run and dribble, and seemed to have done unwisely in passing back to Harris, yet had done the most practical thing possible. Unhappily, Harris made a mess of the chance, screwing the ball outside when the goalkeeper was unsighted.
A MAN TO BE WATCXHED
It showed that Lowe is a man to watch very careful. Newcastle apart from this run, were still bang on the defence, and Cock was nearly through. Reid had a chance, but pulled the ball wide. Troup got Hampton into a muddle, and eventually Spencer began to weaken, and from one of his corners Chedgzoy put the ball over the stand and near the score board. J. Lowe, who was the one outstanding figure of the Newcastle forward line, was formerly with the Hearts and Glasgow Rangers. He was a shell-shock case during the war, but he has lost all sign of that now, and he was playing a strong game on the right. Reid was quite a success for Everton in his new place, and he went close with a shot. Try as they would, the Everton forwards could not break down the Newcastle defence, in which Mutch had his work eased by the distance at which the shots were played. Spencer, at centre half, was a tall sandy man, and he was now living amongst the full backs, performing a sort of three back division. Curry kicked off, the goal-line when Chadwick headed Troup’s corner kick to the right hand corner of the goal.
NEWCATSLE’S IMPRESSION
Newcastle were not impressive this half, their forward line being quite easily held. They are a shadow of the old-time Newcastle side, and it strike me that their full-back division will be harassed, even though Hampson continues to defy time. The real truth of to-day’s adverse score lay in the fact that Everton were over-doing the dribbling and were working excessively against odds through circumstances that would not occur once in 100 matches. Only once in the second half were Newcastle seen in any favourite light in the Everton defence portion. Once McDonald tried to turn the tide and Mooney emulated him, while Chadwick made a famous dive to a tremendous shot, being inches off getting his head to the ball. Near the finish Cock and Hampson collied very badly, and the Newcastle man was so badly hurt that it looked as if something serious had happened. He was taken off the field and was in severe pain. Final; Everton 2 Newcastle 2

WOLVES RES v.  EVERTON RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday March 1, 1924
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Molyneux Grounds, where the Wanderers introduced Timmins, and Bowen, transferred yesterday from Walsall. Wall scored for Everton after five minutes. Haninton misjudging the ball, which was spinning. The Wolves afterwards held the upper hand, Fern saving brilliantly from Bowen and Legge. Sutton gave Miller a good chance, but he sent wide. Play was keen and interesting during this half.
Half-time; Wolves Res 1, Everton Res 1.

WOLVES RES v  EVERTON RES
The Sports Argus, Saturday, March 1, 1924
At Molineux, in wintry weather, and before 4,000 spectators. The “Wolves” included their two recent captures from Walsall, Timmins taking the place of Marshall and Bowen came in at inside right. Wolves;- Hampton; Baugh, Timmins; Crewe, Waddell, Carter; Legge, Bowen, Martin, Marson, Picken. Everton; Fern; Raitt, Kerr; Peacock, Virr, Grenyer; Sutton, Miller, Wall, Williams, Forbes. Referee; Mr. S. Allchurch (Birmingham). Everton won the toss and elected to kick towards the Waterloo-road end. They commenced the game with a sustained attack on the “Wolves” goal. Williams and Forbes combined in a clever manner on the visitors’ left, but Baugh with his characteristic tactics, frequently broke up the Everton attack. After five minutes Wall scored a splendid goal for Everton, Hampton appearing to be unsighted as the ball travelled under the bar. The Wanderers rallied following this reverse and Marson shot wide when he appeared in a favourable position for finding the net. The Wanderers maintained the pressure for a considerable period and Legge was showing distinct signs of promise at outside right, frequently beating his opponents and centring the ball with accuracy. Everton rarely crossed the halfway line during the closing stages of this half.
Half-time; Wolves Res 0, Everton Res 1
Snow fell during the interval, but it cleared when play was resumed. MARSON equalised for the “Wolves” and after the referee had disallowed a goal by Wall, after consulting the linesman, MARTIN gave the “Wolves” the lead. WALL got through again for Everton, but PICKEN put on a third goal for the “Wolves” who played particularly well in the second half. Legge showed fine form at outside right for the home side, whose newcomers also did well. Result; Wolves 3, Everton 2.

EVERTON 2 NEWCASTLE UNITED 2
March 3 1924. The Daily Courier.
THRILLING END AT GOODISON PARK.
BLUES EQUALISE IN THE LAST MINUTE. By Adams.
Everton were two goals down at half-time; they scored in the first minute of the second half, and equalisedf in the last minute of the match. They should have won, before 30,000 people left the ground thrilled and excited, and with the satisfied, feeling that comes with the reception of money's worth. Newcastle United are a good team, but they were lucky to escape defeat. This is by no way of disparagement to their Cup-tie chances against Liverpool on Saturday. Indeed, with reserves in the side, they played well enough to warrant the assumption that the Reds will have to be on top form to win. Quick-striding wingers always spelled danger when they got away, and keen tackling halves ably supported the forward thrusts. The game was distinctly curious. The chief factor in Everton's first deficit was the dazzling sun and the glue-like consistency of the turf, for they were blinded and bogged.
A QUICK GOAL.
In eight minutes Mitchell, on the left wing, received the ball, which he ran into touch, but was allowed by a lenient referee to go on, the while Brown and McDonald waved frantic appeals. The winger's centre was a beauty, and Cowan, standing unmarked, had little difficulty in heading past Harland. In thirty minutes McDonald in clearing his lines kicked the ball hard on to McBain's head and a corner resulted. This was well placed, and Newcastle were two up via their own McDonald. It was a unique experience for Everton to be two goals to the bad, and they proceeded to demonstrate their disapproval with no uncertain way. Thereafter the rest of the game was their's if one except an occasional breakaway. The Newcastle backs McCrackenised and kicked into touch on every possible occasion, but their goal was bombarded for minutes on end. Mutch saved three full drivers from Chadwick in fifty seconds, and it was only sheer misfortune, which prevented a score.
DRAMA.
However, from the kick off in the second half, Troup got away, diddled Curry and Hampson, and put across a lovely centre which Cock emulating Cowan, nodded into the net. Although Everton had practically all the game, it was not until the referee was about to give his final whistle and many people had left the ground, that Chedgzoy ran down and centred. One of the United halves headed the ball up into the air. Chadwick trapped it, and without hesitation lobbed it over the head of Mutch. Nothing alike the scene of enthusiasm, which followed, has been seen at Goodison this season, especially as there was no time left to restart the game.
STARS.
The best man on the field was Low, the United outside right. He is slightly built, but takes the ball on the run is fast, and centres admirably. Once he might have scored himself but for unselfishness. Mitchell on the opposite flank was a fine deputy for Seymour, and Mooney was the best of the halves, Harris was subdued by McBain, and although Cowan scored. McDonald was the better inside man. Mutch, the saviour of his side at Watford, played a similar role here. Davie Reid made a splendid partner for Chedgzoy, and might himself have scored with luck. Cock worried the visitors' defence all through, while Chadwick's terrific punches and Troup trickiness were feature. McBain, Hart and Brown were an impressive trio, and the backs, although prone to play too much on the halves, kicked lustily and with direction. Harland was blameless as regards the goals. It will be no holiday for Liverpool on Saturday. Teams: - Everton: - Harland, goal, McDonald, and Livingstone backs, Brown McBain and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Reid, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards. Newcastle United: - Mutch, goal, Hampson, and Hunter, backs, Curry, Spencer, and Mooney, backs, Low Cowan, Harris, McDonald, and Mitchell, forwards.

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS RESERVES 3 EVERTON RESERVES 2
March 3, 1924. The Daily Courier.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Extraordinary conditions prevailed of Molineux, where bright sunshine in the first half was followed by a snowstorm. Everton took an early lead, but the Wanderers did better in the snow, and took the lead twice. Wall led Everton well, and was robbed of the "hat-trick" through the referee reversing his decision after consulting both linesmen. The Wanderers introduced Timmons and Bowen, just secured from Walsall. The Wolverhampton scores were Marson, Martin, and Picken.

NEWCASTLE UNITED LIVE IN THE PRESENT
Athletic News- Monday, March 3, 1924
EVERTON SAVED ON TIME
EVERTON 2 NEWCASTLE UNITED 2
By Impressionist
Living in the present and letting the future take care of itself, Newcastle have left an impression on Merseyside regime that community’s interest in English Cup. Admittedly they were attacked by Everton for three parts of game; yet two goals were scored with outa response in the first half, and them had to toil until the very last before they drew level. The very clear fact arising from this match was that the Newcastle forwards, differing in one respect from those will probably play next week- the absence of Seymour-could have ab avenue to the net. The team as a whole played with a spirit and enterprise that very obviously took Everton by surprise. The home side reversed a power at the beginning with apparent assurance that they could at any time. They experienced a rude wakening. Though Newcastle United in a material degree owe their equality in the issue to ardour resistance from half-back to goal, it remains a compliment to their forwards that the reputed Everton intermediateswere disturbed out of their usual confident, commanding, scheming estate. When the Everton half-backs show signs of wavering the backs are exposed in position play and tackling anticipation. The swift, purposeful, open raids of Newcastle United made Everton’s defence look as doubtful as in actual ability it was. This was an interesting game containing a lot to admire, and yet, on the contrary, with Everton the predominant factor, a deal that was irritating. The artistic sheds its glamour when it is without a definite sequel. When Everton had acquire a penetrative zeal they found Mutch performing with coolness and resource. They were worthy of a draw, as they dictated the proceedings, but any form is a trifle fortunate to save themselves in the closing seconds, as they did.
TRENCHANT TYNESIDERS
I am bound to say, however, that Newcastle’s first goal, scored in ten minutes, and a very questionable inception. There was so much spin on the ball coming off McDonald’s foot that the ball, after being out of play, came in again. While McDonald was claiming, Mitchell went on, and his centre found Harland so indifferently covered that COWAN leapt and diverted past the goalkeeper with the inside of his foot. The second goal was a plain indication of the unsettled state to which Everton were reduced under pressure. McDonald swished the ball against McBain, and the rebound might as easily have been a goal as a corner. The latter result merely provided Low with the scope to send the ball over to McDONALD, who deftly delivered another blow. Had Everton revealed a similar quick, strategic wit there would not have been this difference of two goals at the interval. Instead they manoeuvred themselves into a maze, so much so that a pass by Chedgzoy that came leisurely across goal found the inside forwards quite unprepared. When Chadwick turned and shot Mutch had gone into a covering position. Within a minute of the second half came the belated goal. Troup subtly slipped the ball behind Hampson, and nimbly going round that back, he was able to deliberate with his centre which found COCK’S head. Afterwards it was largely a case of Newcastle concentrating on defence. Nevertheless they were diverse and elusive enough for Low to beat all opposition. A tactful backward pass left Harris with a positive goal. But it was a negative shot. Certainly a wonderful goal put Everton on terms so near the call of time that the play was not restarted. A free kick taken by McDonald was met on the volley by CHADWICK. Possibly Mutch heard the ball pass him just under the bar. It will be understood that Harland was infrequently challenged. His post was threatened nearly every time Newcastle United approached. Of the backs Livingstone was the best, though he did not attain that standard of calculating dispossession and adept placing that I have seen. Indeed, he and McDonald, whose kicking was erratic, and who did clever things in keeping the foe at bay only to mar them by an elementary mistake in tactics, were not a blend. #
LINE THAT LANGUISHED.
This circumstance was against their individual success, but a lack of cohesion between the backs and the wing half-backs was also unmistakable. I have not seen Brown and Hart so indefinite in intervening, and so faulty in passing. McBain was the outstanding half-back, quietly divining the trend of advance, and neatly imposing his presence. He gave an impetus to his forwards down the centre, which was responded to only be determination. Cock could not make scope for himself. The forward who had the best ideas for doing the reverse to what the defence expected was the versatile Reid. It happened, however, that his surprise passes did not reach the objective. Chadwick had far less constructive ability, but a will to shoot, and a tremendous power behind the intension. Troup was good with few positions made for him, and Chedgzoy, after an indifferent start, sidled and swept in and out, to create opportunities worthy of a better fate. The best study in wing play, nevertheless, was afforded by James Low, who got some nice through passes from Cowan, a craftsman whose influence on the attack did not appear on the surface. Low was promptly appreciative of what came his way, combining speed and ball control, and finishing well. Harris was a volatile leader, and McDonald a player of considerable resource with an aptitude for doing the right thing near goal. Mitchell ran too many of his partner’s passes out of play or into an opponent. The half-backs were principally a stern, stable, defensive combine, Spencer particularly fitting in with the scheme. Mooney’s industry was the most far-reaching, and Curry’s passing the most acceptable. Hampson was the most reliable and finished back of all. Hunter’s attempts to exploit the offside game invariably failed. He came through difficulties he made for himself somehow, but his returns seldom reached his forwards, and frequently went out of play. The veteran Mutch, as indicated, inspired confidence in goal. Everton; Harland; McDonald (J), Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Reid, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Newcastle United; Mutch; Hampson, Hunter; Curry, Spencer, Mooney; Low (J), Cowan, Harris, McDonald (T), and Mitchell. Referee; P.B. Johnson, Sheffield.

SCOTLAND 2 IRELAND 0
Athletic News- Monday, March 3 1924
By Tityrus
Until the match was ebbing its close it seemed as though Scotland were going to be denied success in their second International encounter at Parkhead. Surely to Heaven, thought I, Scotsmen will not pass through both their struggles with Wales and Ireland without placing a goal to their credit!  There were only four minutes left for play when Alan Morton went to the corner flag for a place kick.  Some gentleman—a perfervid Caledonian and a true sportsman, remarked, “I hope they don’t score.” This was his tribute to the sterling character of Ireland's defence, particularly in the second half, when they had resisted pressure under which many a team would have collapsed. But these words had hardly escaped from Ireland’s unknown admirer than Morton’s centre went to Cunningham, who took the ball the on half volley with his left foot and, deftly raising it over theheads of the players who crowded the goal, pierced the net. As “Jock” McPherson, the renowned ’’Kitey” of olden days, remarked, he was glad to see the goal for auld Scotland, but he was sorry for Farquharson, who had been so valiant in warding off danger. There were only two minutes to play, but the head McCandless was responsible for yet another corner. Again Morton made fine kick from the flag and Morris, seeing the flight of the centre more accurately and more quickly than any other player, stepped in and thrust the top his cranium at the ball, about five feet from the ground, and the deed was done a second time.
Farquharson’s Brilliant Display
The first half of the match was dour and drab without relief. There was not one purple patch, as one the Scottish selectors declared at half-time. The proceedings had been funereal—severe criticism, but true. The Irishmen had big breeze at their backs, and the Scots had a glaring wintry sun glinting their eyes. The Irishmen had the better of the argument with these conditions, but even so the Scots were through the defence on occasions and Hugh Gallacher should have scored once beyond all question, and twice with a smile from Dame Fortune. But at the interval the teams were as they began. Within seven minutes of reversing there was more interest and more excitement than there had been threequarters of an hour, for Hugh Gallacher, taking a pass from Reid made a right foot shot which brought the best of saves from Farquharson, who also fielded a fine long-range drive from Cunningham. This was typical of most of the second half for the Irish custodian most adroitly tipped over the crossbar effort from the Airdrieonian—a true, straight thrust which was about to travel under the wooden portal. At last the visitors raised the siege, but McKinney produced an anti-climax when he ran the ball over the goal-line near the flag. Back went the Caledonian horde and the Cardiff City craftsman was handling balls out like juggler, especially when he turned his back on attackers and flicked out a lob from James Reid with the back his hand, the ball curling away for a corner. McCandless went out and beat Hugh Gallacher with, it seemed, odds on a goal. Then Patsy Gallagher schemed and wandered to open out a raid. Hutton was at fault and Irvine should have scored, but he failed. That was the last chance that the Hibernians had, for the Scots pestered and peppered their foemen, and shots by Cairns and Cunningham might have had better reward. But Farquharson was a host in himself, and seemed destined to triumph until the fatal moment when Cunningham so skilfully outwitted him. In outline this is the story of how Scotland started what her sons hope will be a winning sequence Wembley next month.
Scottish Forward Frailties.
Although the Scottish Association had to make four alterations from their original selections, they will possibly deem it wise to change their team for the engagement with England. To me it was refreshing to see the Scottish eleven composed of men who are playing in their own country. This was a homemade team, while Ireland relied entirely on sons of Erin who had crossed the dark and stormy waters. The Irishmen did not play with the strategy, skill and assurance that surprised England at Belfast, but readers will have gathered that they raised hopes when the wind was with them, and fought desperate rear-guard action when the Scots had harnessed the heavy breathing of Eolus, the god of the winds. Why do I say that this team of victors needs amendment?  Hugh Gallacher, the free scoring centre of Airdrie, played well up to a point He should have netted, but that can be overlooked. It is easy to kick goals from the pavilion balcony. My criticism of Gallacherquite a useful footballer, was that hisfield tactics were too obvious. Cunningham gave the lad a big share of his best passes, but Gallagher at once flashed the ball out James Reid, his clubmate, and then advanced for his centre. He seemed to want to imagine that he was playing for Airdrie, and that he could hit Reid's returns, for I do not think that he gave Morton three chances to take a ball from him. Gallagher’s mid-field service was stereotyped, and the Scots soon knew what to expect.  It was not as if James Reid was in the form he showed in the Victory International of 1919. He was slow and often beaten. Perhaps the sun bothered him prior to the interval, but afterwards he was in the shade of the grand stand and should have done better. Cunningham was not very well health. He did not realise himself in the first half, being rather slow, and his short passes did not reach their billet too often, but afterwards he was quite excellent and a strong initiator. Cairns was moderate. Many people were surprised when Adam McLean was preferred to Alan Morton, but, judged this match, the famous Ranger is not the same elusive and persistent dribbler and raider who has been the despair English backs. Seldom seen in the first half, Morton was much more in the picture afterwards, but his final disposition of the ball was not always so calculated and exact as one looks for from such an artist. Thus will be seen that the Scottish vanguard was not wholly satisfactory, and it will certainly have to be recast.
The Merits of Morris.
Morris, of Kirkcaldy, was capital centre-half-back, and thoroughly justified his selection by the way he haunted Irvine and his judicious bestowal of the ball. He is well built and a true footballer for the years he has been in the fray. Kerr came out well, but he would scarcely survive a contest with a fast left-wing. After experience in England and increased girth, McMullan is not the quick, neat, intervener of three years ago. The Scottish defence was excellent. Harper had little chance of showing his handiwork, but his backs saved him. Hutton was first-class. He did not make more than two mistakes in the match, and his kicking was fine. Maybe he was bothered by the wind, but, taking his work as a whole Hutton was so good that he looks sure of further honours. For his first international match Hamilton deserves high praise. He improved as the game progressed, and in the second half played with an assurance and art that stamped him as a back who is likely to make his name. The Scots did well to keep the Irish out in the first phase of the struggle, and they have every reason to be pleased with snatching a victory when a drawn match seemed certain. The great feature of the Irish team was the defence. The three stalwarts who guarded the goal were men of mettle and method. Farquharson enhanced a reputation that has grown this season by his anticipation and agility. His handwork was splendid. No man, not even Elisha Scott, could have done better than this. I cannot pay a greater compliment, but Farquharson deserves every credit. Rollo was resplendent. It is doubtful if ever he has shown more artistry. Quite apart from the ease, grace, and certainty of his kicking and the placing of his returns I admired the way he measured the velocity of the wind by half-kicks when the breeze was with him, and the power of his boot when it was necessary to drive hard. The way in which Rollo trapped the ball and timed his tackle in one movement captivated the admiration of the Scots. Rollo subdued his enemies with suavity, but he did not relish the second goal. As the corner-kick came Cairns nudged Rollo, and prevented him from either playing the ball or meeting Morris. I am told that Rollo thought this was a foul, but no one else agreed with him. McCandless was useful but not distinguished, although he and Rollo had an understanding concerning positions. Morgan’s auburn locks were ever bobbing about, for he was very active and intelligent O’Brien was serviceable, but he could not always keep a grip on Gallacher, while Irving was not so prominent as against England.
An Unconvincing Attack.
The Irish attack was not convincing of power. The Two Macs on the extreme wings were disappointing, for McGrillen, the Belfast amateur, who is now following his profession in Glasgow, was not a strong raider and McKinney only moderate. There is this to be said for them: they were not well served. In the first place Gillespie was not able to open out the game with the exact and measured moves that usually characterise his play. He had the will and the desire, and often played the ball, but not so effectively as usual. Irvine was always on the move, but he accomplished little and his shooting was negligible. “Patsy" Gallagher was not nearly so masterful in initiation when I last saw him with the Celtic. To me itseemed as if he wanted to do too much and showed a marked tendency to wander and work the ball right over to Gillespie’s position. Scotland; Harper (Hibernian); Hutton (Aberdeen), Hamilton (St. Mirren); Kerr (Hibernian), Morris (Raith Rovers), McMullan (Patrick Thistle); James Reid (Airdrieonians), Cunningham (Rangers), Gallacher (Airdrieonians), Cairns (Rangers), and Morton (Rangers). Ireland;- Farquharson (Cardiff City); Rollo (Blackburn Rovers), McCandless (Rangers); Irving (Dundee), O’Brien (Leicester City), Morgan (Nottingham Forest); McKinney (Bradford City), Gallagher (Glasgow Celtic), Irvine (Everton), Gillespie (Sheffield United), and J. McGrillen (Clyde). Referee; Mr. G. Noel Watson, Nottingham.

EVERTON v NEWCASTLE UNITED
North Star (Darlington) - Monday 03 March 1924
EQUALIZING GOAL FOLLOWS ACCIDENT TO HAMPSON
Just when Newcastle United appeared to have the points in safe keeping in their match with Everton at Goodison park a misfortune befell them in Hampson being injured and having to leave the field, and with the last minute of the match Chadwick equalized the scores, the United having to share in a draw of two goals each after leading at the interval the by a couple of goals. Hampson was hurt three or four minutes before the end. Cock had dashed through, and had reached the penalty area when Hampson went across to tackle him. The pair collided, and both were knocked out, but though Cook soon recovered Hampson had to go behind the goal for attention, and then left the field evidently in pain.  He had a very bad shaking up, but should be all right for Saturday’s Cup-tie. It was after he retired that Everton made a strong raid, and in the last seconds the ball was put over from the right wing, and Chadwick, with a first time rocket-like drive sent the ball flying into the net just under the bar. Newcastle were unfortunate to draw in such circumstances, but they ought to have made the issue safebefore then, for Low had run through the defence in great style, and when he had only Harland in front of him he passed back to Harris and the latter sent just outside. Low would probably have scored, and ought to have scored, had he shot, for he was close in, but doubtless he thought Harris would have made assurance doubly sue. The first three goals had all been scored from headers. Eleven minutes after the start Mitchell centred finely for Cowan to beat Harland, and then after half an hour from a corner McDonald put on the second. They were  both good goals, and so was that obtained by Cock a minute after the by Troup.  Newcastle had played quite good football in the first half, swinging the ball about well on the heavy turf. Both Low and Mitchell made many fine runs and centres, and were cleverly supported by Cowan and McDonald. Their skill and the sunshine bothered the Everton backs who were very shaky, and the United were value for their first good first half lead. In the second half Everton were encouraged by their early goal and played better, swinging the ball about more than they had done previously, but Newcastle looked like being good winners until that unfortunate accident to Hampson.
CUP-TIE POINTER
Newcastle showed form good enough to impress the 30,000 spectators with the fact that in the Cup-tie next Saturday Liverpool will have to play well if they are to hold their own. One heard this view expressed by many people who witnessed the game, but the United will find Liverpool sounder in defence than were Everton on Saturday. Though Hunter did not always kick well, finding touch too frequently, United had a sounder defence than Everton. Mutch kept a good goal, making some fine saves from Chadwick in the first half, and he had no chance of preventing either goal. Hampson all through played well at back, timing his interventions very cleverly and placing the ball well. He was easily the best back on view. At half-back Mooney gave a good display. Spencer was better in defence than in his constructive work, but he allowed Cock little scope, and Curry also did well against Everton’s best wing, while supporting his own wing very ably. Forward no one played better than Low, whose runs and centres were a feature of the match. He dribbled very cleverly, and was too good for Hart and Livingstone. Cowan made him a finer partner, and the wing was a very good one indeed. Mitchell also did well on the left wing, centring particularly well at times, and McDonald looked after him cleverly, while Harris’s bursts in the centre were dangerous, though McBain kept a close watch on him. Newcastle were a good if not brilliant side, but appeared just a little lacking in finishing efforts and will find goals much harder to get next Saturday. Everton were best served by McBain at centre-half, and Chadwick, Troup and Reid (the latter a useful substitute for Irvine) in the attack, while Harland was safe in goal behind shaky backs.

LIKE A FOOTBALL NOVEL
North Mail and Newcastle Chronicle, Monday, March 3, 1924
LAST KICK OF THE MATCH WINS EVERTON A POINT
HAMPSON HURT
By Hereward
Usually it is only in football novels that the last kick of the match decides the result of a game, but at Goodison Park on Saturday, I had, for the first time in a lengthy experience of the game, an actual experience of such an occurrence. It cost Newcastle United a point, for the goal so scored enabled Everton to draw their match with the Tynesiders and send a crowd of 25,000 home in a happy frame of mind. According to my watch the allotted playing period had been exceeded by a minute when this goal was scored, but I had made no allowance for the time lost when Hampson was injured and taken from the field, and I do not mention this with any intent to question the accuracy of the referee’s time-keeping. It does, however, emphasise the misfortune of Newcastle in having victory snatched from their grasp in such dramatic fashion, for I am firmly convinced that had Hampson been on the field to the finish Everton would not have got this goal. He was badly knocked out in a collision with Reid but, happily, there is no serious injury likely to prevent him playing in Saturday’s Cup-tie. Though Newcastle many rightly be accounted unlucky to leave a point behind under such circumstances, it cannot be gainsaid that a draw of two goals each was a fitting termination to the game. Everton had as much and more of the game than their guests, but Newcastle took their chances and it was this quality which gave them a two goal lead at the interval. First Cowan headed through from a fine centre by Mitchell at the end of 12 minutes, and with barely half an hour gone McDonald did likewise with a cross from the right. Headed goals were seemingly the vogue, for within a minute of the restart Cock’s cranium added the finishing touch to a centre from Troup, but after this Harris missed one great chance of using his foot to give Newcastle a third. Low, who was in sparkling form on the right beat all opposition, and when Harland was preparing to stop his shot, he suddenly switched the ball to the Newcastle centre’s feet. It looked any odds on a goal, but Harris shot wide of the upright, and United never had such another golden opportunity. Instead, while Hampson was being helped to the dressing room Chadwick met the ball as it was dropped into goal from a free kick and flashed it against the underside of the cross-bar, thence into the net. Had he been a second later it would have been too late, for as the referee signalled a goal he also blew the whistle for time and the ball was not ever taken to the centre again. As I have said a draw was the most fitting termination to the game, taking the run of the paly, but the most satisfactory thing about it from the Newcastle point of view was the fact that the improvement shown at Huddersfield was maintained. The defence was very sound and this section of the team is entitled to most of the credit for the point. Mutch again kept a fine goal, and Hunter has not played so well since he joined Newcastle. There was a notable improvement in his tackling, and Hampson was the most polished back of the four. All the half-backs were stronger in defence than attack, but the Everton forwards took a lot of holding, particularly Cock, who was Spencer’s special mission. Low was the best of the forwards, but Mitchell also rendered excellent service on the left. Perhaps the inside men were playing with one eye on Saturday’s Cup-tie, but their only fault was lack of finish at times. If Everton’s defence was on a par with the rest of the team they would be a very formidable side. Harland, the goalkeeper, is all right but the backs were nothing like so steady as the Newcastle pair. The half-back division is very good, particularly McBain in the centre, but the forwards might have finished better. Cock led the line with plenty of dash, and Troup was the better winger, for I have never seen Chedgzoy placed the ball behind so often. Chadwick is the shot of the party, and he gave Mutch some rare balls to field. Everton; Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Reid, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Newcastle United; Mutch; Hampson, Hunter; Curry, Spencer, Mooney; Low (J), Cowan, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell.

CHADWICK’S STARTLING FINISHING TOUCH
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, March 3, 1924
Bee’s Notes
All Anfield was keen to see Newcastle, and though three of the cup team did not appear at Goodison Park we had some idea of the new Newcastle, which is so different to the old Novos side that we remember so well. On Saturday’s showing Liverpool ought to beat the team that appeared at Goodison Park. The first half was, unfortunately, blurred to the home defenders and that in a measure tells why there was mic-kicking and so on, but after that the Newcastle people pleased only in their stubborn defence and by J. Low’s hearty wing-work. Low was an eye-opener. I have never before seen him so effective. He was strong in his finish, canny in his dribble, and sure in his centre. He was certain while most of the other forwards on view were uncertain. Everton were lacking in the finishing touch and some of their intricate work was more bewildering to themselves than to their rivals- they have been highly and rightly praised for their neatness; but it is to be hoped that the players are not recognising the fundamental necessities of the game- before they start their artistic meandering. Sometimes I think that if there is one fetish in football it is back-heel business. Yet the idea died down. Now Everton seek to revive it; but they have overdone it. There should be more variety in their work.
A GOAL
Chadwick was often hitting out, just as was Davie Reid, who shaped as if he had been an inside forward all his life. He loves the position, I know, but he has been so long as half back that one began to fear he would not readily go back to his former love and succeed. Once they go back to half back they rarely return to forward to do any good. However, Reid is a versatile man, and he had a good day; but his partner has seen better times, when he got the ball more to the middle. Even so, it was Chedgzoy who provided Chadwick with the last-minute chance. Last minute, did I say? I am wrong. It was the last second, and the ball that Chadwick fired in was a desperate sort of thing that will encourage him not to let penalty-kick misses upset him. He hit the ball with the right foot, and the very force of the kick made the ball positively wobble as it wended its way to the right side of the goal. Another funny thing about it was the most of us thought the ball would rise over the bar, whereas it hung up sufficiently to squeeze its way just under the bar. It was a memorable goal, and made the result a Juster reflex of the day’s goings and comings.
LINING THE GAME-AND REFEREEING IT
The refereeing of Mr. Johnson was often at fault, and I should like to hear from spectators in the proximity of the incident whether the first goal came, as I suggest it did, from a ball that should have been a throw-in instead of Mitchells going ahead with it to let Cowan score. My contention is that the ball went out and the screws on it brought it back to play. The “lining” of the game showed us cases where the ball was not out of play, yet a throw-in was ordered. It would seem to be necessary to state that the ball must be over the line- a line ball is not out of play. Of course, Everton have only themselves to blame for not pushing home their advantage, for the deputy Novos back was not a good one, and Spencer was cumbersome and was courting attacks from Everton by lying back. I thought Mooney their best half-back -he is good anywhere, while only J. Lowe of the forwards impressed me. McDonald can be very clever, but I should hesitate to say he is very hearty or very sound. Hampton got a nasty shaking up near the finish, and he is a veteran, therefore may not come round so quickly as of yore. All told, the match showed us that Liverpool have a capital chance, I think Liverpool’s half-back line will put the closure on Newcastle, and that the defence which has before now suffered at Liverpool’s expense will crack before the raids made against it.

CHEDGZOY PLAYS FOR ENGLAND
March 4, 1924. The Daily Courier.
Sam Chedgzoy played for England who lost at Blackburn, before 30,000 spectators yesterday against Wales.

A CLOSE-UP VIEW
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, March 5, 1924
Bee’s Notes
“G.G” writes;- Re incident in Everton-Newcastle match. In my opinion, and that of many round me, the ball was at least nine inches out of play previous to Mitchell centring and Cowan scoring. I was within five yards’ of the incident. You say that you want the spectators’ opinions about the first goal on Saturday (says “Blue Shirt”). Well, I was only a few yards away, and I, and everyone else around, emphatically declared that the ball was well over the line and came in again, owing to the swerve on the ball. Your inquiry re Newcastle’s first goal Saturday last;- “Yes, the ball was certainly over the line, and a throw-in should have been given” s(says “Well-wisher”) a friend of mine in the paddock area states a similar incident happened on that side of the field;- The ball was 2ft over the line, but the player was allowed to go on. Sam Chedgzoy can vouch for the truth of that. The sun beat Everton in the first half; not Newcastle. A little more co-operation is necessary at present on the part of officials who control the games to avoid incidents as recorded in last Saturday’s match. Weak refereeing had robbed Everton of four points this season at the park. Play up the Reds!

GEORGE BREWSTER TO SAIL FOR AMERICA.
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Friday 07 March 1924
George Brewster, Scottish International player and ex-captain of Everton, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Wallasey United football clubs, is leaving Liverpool to-morrow by the Cunard Liner Ausonia for New York to take up an appointment with the Brooklyn Wanderers.

EVERTON PRO. FOR AMERICA
Lancashire Evening Post - Friday 07 March 1924
George Brewster, late half-back for Everton and formerly with Wolverhampton Wanderers, will leave Liverpool to-morrow on the Cunarder  Ansonia for New York, where he is to take up a position as coach to the Brooklyn Athletic and Football Association.

MESSAGES OF HOPE
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, March 7, 1924
Bee’s Notes
Hunter hart, who has just gone home to Scotland, has sent the following message on behalf of the Everton players to the Liverpool club-
Donald Mackinlay, Captain Liverpool F.C., Saltburn.- WE believe you can win; we believe you will win. Jolly good luck from Everton players;- Hunter Hart.
Another telegram sent to Mackinlay read;-
Once more, into the breech, dear friend; once more- Stud Marks, Junior.

EVERTON RES v.  WOLVES RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, March 8, 1924
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Goodison Park, before a good attendance. Everton appeared as selected, but the Wolves made two changes, Imbrey appearing at right half instead of Crewe, while Carter appeared in Imbrey’s former position at left half. Wolves won the toss, and had the assistance of a strong wind. Everton were first to make progress and Parry was prominent in sending in a centre which Timmins cleverly cleared. Although against the wind Everton were enjoying a good share of the game. A fine run on the Wolves’ left was stopped when Raitt cleared under difficulties and then Forbes got away, and after a brilliant solo effort Williams shot inches over the bar from the centre. The Wolves’ play was spoiled through indulging in strong kicking, whereas Everton showed nice combination, and frequently got to close quarters, the result being that Hampton was a busy man in the visitors’ goal. Wall scored for Everton, but was adjudged offside, and three minutes later Barton made sure when he beat Hampton with a fine shot from Parry’s centre. The Wolves were very disappointing, the half-back line being a very weak link so much so that the Everton forwards could do everything but add to their score. This was in no small measure due to the fine custodianship of Hampton and half-time approved with Everton leading by the only goal scored.
Half-time; Everton Res 1, Wolves nil.

EVERTON A v.  WHISTON
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, March 8, 1924
At Townsend-lane. The opening exchanges were even. Swindells had hard lines with a rasping shot which just grazed the bar. Whiston were awarded a free kick in the Everton goalmouth, but Davies cleared. End-to-end play followed for some time. After thirty minutes; play there was no score.

EVERTON RES v.  WOLVES RES
The Sports Argus, Saturday, March 8, 1924
At Everton. Everton; Fern; Raitt, Kerr; Peacock, Reid, Virr; Parry, Barton, Wall, Williams, Forbes. Wolves; Hampson; Baugh, Timmins; Imbrey, Waddell, Carter, Legge, Bowen, Martin, Marson, Dicken. The “Wolves” had two changes and played bright football until Raitt cleared his lines. Parry centring perfectly for Timmins to intercept and clear. On the left Marson and Dicken combined, but the former was robbed by Raitt when well placed. Forbes made a brillaint run down the wing, shooting hard inches over, while the “Wolves” replied with a sharp attack. Legge and Bowen moving down cleverly Martin finished the movement with a shot which Fern cleverly cleared. Raitt tricked Marston when he had an excellent chance and Wall scored an offside goal for Everton. BARTON gave Everton the lead. The “Wolves” were completely out-classed yet the defence was good.
Half-time; Everton 1 Wolves 0

GEORGE BREWSTER
Athletic News- Monday March 8, 1924
George Brewster the ex-Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers player, sailed on Saturday afternoon for New York, where he is to train the Brooklyn Wanderers Football Club. He will be away four months,

EVERTON RESERVES 4 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS RESERVES 0
March 10, 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Goodison Park. Everton were out to reverse the previous week's result, when they lost by the odd goal in five. Play during the first half, was even, but afterwards the Wolves fell away, and Everton dominated the game and ought to have had a commanding lead at the interval. The fine goalkeeping of Hampton, however, kept the score down to one. Barton, a recruit from the "A" team, was always a live wire, and succeeded in scoring that goal. Fern was only troubled on one occasion, with an awkward shot that came from Legge the keeper being fortunate in tipping it over the bar. In the opening stages of the second half, the Wolves forced the pace but soon fell away. Their halves were never able to operate freely against the pertinacity of the Everton forwards and after Wall had a goal disallowed for offside, Parry scored Everton's second, and later Barton got a third. Fern had an easy time, for the shots he had to deal with were mostly misdirected. Everton attacked strongly towards the finish, and Barton scored his third goal. Everton were good winners, the Wolves play being very disappointing.

GEORGE BREWSTER
Athletic News - Monday 10 March 1924
George Brewster, the ex-Everton, and Wolverhampton Wanderers player, sailed on Saturday afternoon for New York, where he is to train the Brooklyn Wanderers Football Club.  He will be away four months. 

EVERTON "A" 4 WHISTON 0
March 10, 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
LIVERPOOL COUNTY COMBINATION.
The home team had little difficulty in winning their match at Townsend-Lane. The first half was evenly contested, there being little to choose between the sides. Both goals were frequently visited, but bad shooting spoiled several good chances. Everton obtained the lead shortly before the interval through an excellent goal by Swindell. In the second half the visitors, playing downhill, made efforts to get on level terms, but Crellis and Davies proved stubborn defenders. Further goals for Everton were scored by Swindell, Houghton, and Rooney (penalty). Caddick, McGrae, and Swindell did well for the home side. Fyldes, Birk, and Nuttall, being the pick of the visitors.

EVERTON PLAY IRVINE
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, March 12, 1924
EVERTON AT WEST HAM GROUND
Bee’s Notes
Everton, after a week’s holiday, take up their football work afresh, and play this side at West Ham;- Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick and Troup.
Everton Res at home to Villa Res, makes a good fixture, and many will be there to see Forbes as outside left again. He is making good in that berth, and people are asking if he has ever played on the wing prior to this season. He used to play out-side right in his younger days. He is such a good ball-worker that it seems better that he should wing it, for he has to depend upon footwork alone, his height and weight being against him. Team; Fern; Raitt, Kerr; Peacock, Reid, Virr; Perry, E. Barton, Wall, Williams, and Forbes.
Everton have provisionally fixed up to go to Newcastle for the League game on April 2 (a Wednesday).

EVERTON IN TOWN
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, March 14, 1924
Bee’s Notes
Everton go to West ham, and there hope to pick up points and pounds against a side that has tried a dozen and one centres, and has been very badly hit ever since Victor Watson was laid low. West Ham have put up a very plucky fight in their first season in the senior side, and I don’t doubt but they will save at least one of the London sides from falling out of the First Division cart. Even so they will be puzzled to beat Everton to-morrow or to make a drew with them. Everton are sure to be fresh and anxious for “blood” after their rest of a week ago. These are the teams;-
Everton; Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. West Ham; Hampson; Henderson, Young; Bishop, Kay, Caldwell; Edwards, Proctor, Collins, Moore, Ruffell.

EVERTON BEATEN
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, March 15, 1924
THEIR FIRST VISIT TO UPTON PARK
IRVINE’S EQUALISER
F.E.H DESCRIBES A SPEEDY ENCOUNTER
Everton; Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cook, Chadwick, Troup. West Ham; Hampson; Henderson, Young; Bishop, Kay (Captain), Caldwell; Edwards, Collins, Campbell, Moore, Ruffell. Referee.- Mr. J.D. Hinckling, of Mansfield. We found London enveloped in fog this morning. On the outskirts of the Metropolis, however, the mist was not quite so dense. There was a thick pall over the West Ham ground at three o’clock, and it was quite a question as to whether the game would be completed.
THE SUN ATTACKS THE FOG
Just before the teams appeared the atmosphere may best be described as “pes soupy,” and from the highly perched Press-box it was extremely difficult to discern the far corners of the field. In spite of this there were fully 20,000 people present, and when play began, fortunately at this psychological moment the sun burst partly through, and one’s range of vision was distinctly increased. Everton started, and I may note in passing that Sam Chedgzoy received a special cheer from the crowd when he took up his position. Everton made strong play on the left, and both the backs and Hampson were troubled, but danger was cleared, and when the visitors ran down on the right the offside rule came into operation. Troup and Chadwick carried out good work, but they finished in rather reckless fashion, and West Ham made ground on the left, where Ruffell was fouled by McDonald just outside the penalty area. Fortunately the free kick came to nothing, and the next item of interest was some clever and constructive work on the part of the Everton inside forwards. Cock’s final dash for goal was frustrated by Young.
QUEERING THE PITCH
The home vanguard working through cleverly, had got both McBain and McDonald beaten when Campbell and Moore got into each other’s way and missed a golden opportunity of scoring. Everton were busy at the other end, and Cock, who was showing great dash, put the ball just outside the far post. West Ham replied with a movement that was crowned with success. Campbell eluded the Everton backs and took the ball out to the right wing. It was promptly returned to the home centre, and he scored with a great shot that apparently gave Harland no chance. By this time the fog had almost cleared, and with the improved light the general pace quickened. Everton made a succession of raids on Hampton’s charge, but the latter was well sheltered by Henderson and Young, who on two particular occasions stalled off Chadwick and Irvine. West Ham made another dash down on the left, but Campbell was unable to turn the opening to advantage, and a little later he was beaten in a race for the ball by the visitors’ goalkeeper. A couple of individual efforts on the part of Chedgzoy promised well, but Irvine was unable to turn them to advantage. The famous international then raced completely round Caldwell and Young, and finished with a great shot from an acute angle, but Hampton was on the alert and cleared cleverly. Following upon some brisk midfield play, Cock made another ineffective effort to get through, and then West Ham were once more busy on the right. Livingstone cleared, but the home forwards swooped down again, and Campbell sent in a tremendous drive, which was very finely fielded by Harland.
RUFFELL AT THE BARRIER
Further pressure on the part of the visitors followed, and Chadwick tried his luck with a long, raking shot, which passed just across the goalmouth. Edwards made an electrifying run down the wing and parted the ball to Moore, but the latter overshot the mark, and a few seconds later Ruffell, in his anxiety to make the pace, fell and crashed into the barrier, which is only a few feet from the field of play.
IRVINE EQUALSIES
He was temporarily disabled, but fortunately not seriously hurt. The game continued to be contested at gathering speed, and Everton made pretty play on the left only to finish weakly. There was a clever duel played by Chedgzoy and Irvine, but Young struck a discordant note, and the next thrill was provided by Ruffell, who was only checked in the nick of time. Just before the interval Cock got off the mark and gave the ball to Chedgzoy. The latter, watching his opportunity, passed it skilfully to Irvine, and the latter netted at close range with a remarkably well-judged shot.
Half-time; West Ham 1, Everton 1
The opening period had provided the crowd with some lively and occasionally smart football, and a division of points was just about the proper record. The Everton forwards showed some speed and considerable understanding, but missed a number of fine chances, an observation which applied with equal truth to the West Ham vanguard. The ground was well packed when play was resumed. There was a strong attack on the part of the home right, and a swinging centre from Edwards was mulled by Moore. Another advance was well checked by Hart; but still the Londoners kept up the pressure, and Campbell put in a good one that was smartly cleared. It was some time before Everton got going, and when eventually they did move off on the right Irvine and Cock in turn lost possession of the leather.
NOBODY TO MEET IT
The bulk of the pressure continued in favour of the home side, and Collins ought to have made his presence felt when he was beaten by Hart. A spell of dull play followed, and when Troup paved the way to a possible goal there was nobody up to meet it. Livingstone made a couple of clever clearances when danger threatened from Collins and Campbell, and subsequently McDonald was equally successful in holding up Moore. Adopting the tactic of the longer passing Everton became a menace to the home defence, and first Troup and then Hart attempt drives which deserved to achieve their object. At the other end the home right wing was especially aggressive, but Hart and McBain showed great defensive skill, and Campbell was stalled off.
OFFSIDE INTERVENES
Once Cock who, as I have already said, was playing well, was within a few yards of the goal, when he was dispossessed, and Irvine was ruled offside when he seemed to be well placed. West Ham enjoyed all the play in the concluding stages, and ten minutes from time Edwards scored a second goal for West Ham. Final; West Ham 2, Everton 1.

EVERTON RES v.  VILLA RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, March 15, 1924
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Goodison Park Villa made many changes, but Everton fielded their usual eleven, and were first to attack through Parry, who sent in a perfect centre, for Wall to shoot high over. The Villa took time to settle down, and when their first advance came, it spelt danger, for Clarke eluded all opposition, and ran brilliantly down the wing. He was dispossessed, however, by Peacock, at the crucial moment, and Everton again took up the attack. Their forwards were showing delightful combination and a happy inclination to shoot at every opportunity, so that play was always interesting. Williams and Wall were near with shots, and then some smart work on the Villa left saw Clarke force Ferne to make an excellent save. Parry and Barton made a clever right wing for Everton, and it was from this quarter that most danger to the visitors came. Both sides missed chances of goaling, Villa being very fortunate when Gurney saved almost miraculously from Parry, taking the ball from his toes on the goal line. Eccles opened the score for the Villa, to be followed by an equaliser from Wall two minutes later. Half-time; Everton Res 1, Villa Res 1.

EVERTON RES v.  ASTON VILLA RES
Sports Argus - Saturday 15 March 1924
Played at Everton. Teams;- Everton; Fern; Raitt, Kerr; Peacock, Reid, Virr; Parry, Barton, Wall, Williams, Forbes. Aston Villa; Gurney; Corbett, Bowen; Pennington, Talbot, Jakeman; Harris, Eccles, Varco, Surtees, Clarke. Villa made many changes, but Everton played their usual eleven. Parry was prominent on the right, his centre to Virr going astray through the latter sending the ball over the bar. The Villa were some time getting into their stride. Clarke being the first to penetrate the Everton defence. He raced along the wing, being dispossessed on the goal-line by Peacock. Everton were playing a strong game, and when at close quarters never hesitated to shoot. ECCLES scored for the Villa and WALL  equalised. Half-time; Everton 1 Aston Villa 1.

WEST HAM UNITED 2 EVERTON 1
March 17 1924. The Daily Courier.
THE CAMPBELLS ARE COMING (ON).
NEW "HAMMER" HIT EVERTON HARD.
By Adams.
Everton's defeat in London by West Ham United cannot be attributed to the old fault of bad finishing. It was due to a new one –bad starting. Times without number the Hammers were allowed to get going without any attempt being made by their opponents to grapple with man or ball. This was particularly noticeable in the case of Campbell, the new young centre forward from Jarrow, who was, literally, allowed to score a goal upon his first appearance in First League football. McBain, indeed, was kind to him throughout the match, and he had any amount of room in which to operate. When Campbell scored, he was facing both McDonald and McBain. They stood still and looked at him, and Campbell looked at them. Quite an appreciable pause follow before the centre-forward shot the ball past Harland.
CONTRASTS.
Against such a bustling enthusiastic side a West Ham different tactics should have been employed. For one thing, the Hammers had played Notts County the week previously, and had imbibed quite a lot about the one back game, which they exploited with great success. For another, they had a couple of fine fast wingers in Edwards and Ruffell, and these two were well supplied with long swinging passes, the while Everton tip-tapped and pirouetted, and played balloons with a light ball. With advantage in height, Bishop, Kay, and Cadwell, the home halves were able to check anything in the nature of concerted advances. The backs kicked and over kicked joyously, and Hampton had more or less of a holiday, but Everton ought to have been able successfully to combat these methods, for taken all in all, West ham are not a great side. The Blues will probably profit by their tactical lapses and originate a different plan of campaign for the return match. Campbell's goal has been referred to; the second came ten minutes from the end after Ruffel had forced a corner, and dropped the ball right into the goalmouth, where Edwards applied the finishing touch with his head. Irvine's goal came after delightful work between Cock and Chedgzoy, and was well worked.
A FIND.
This young man Campbell is a "find." He played a remarkable fine game, in exalted company, having a working plan of the goal position in his head and being clever in ball control and foot flicking. He should go far, and West Ham are to be congratulated. The inside forwards were weak, but the halves played vigorously and well. Everton had for a wonder, one or two passengers. Chedgzoy seems unable to show his best form against London sides, and Irvine, apart from his goal, did little. Chadwick had a comparatively off-day, and the best of the front line were Troup and Cock. The half-backs with the exception of Hart, who gave a splendid exhibition all through, were nothing like so potent a force as usual, and the backs, although they kicked and cleared well, and were rather outpace by the fleet wingers, and on one occasion got on top of each other, Harland was in fine form. Teams: - West Ham United: - Hampson goal Henderson, and Young, backs, Bishop, Kay, and Cadwell, half-backs, Edwards, Collins, Campbell, Moore, and Ruffell, forwards. Everton: - Harland goal, McDonald, and Livingstone, backs, Brown, McBain, and Hart (captain), half-backs Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 1 ASTON VILLA RESERVES 1
March 17, 1924. The Daily Courier.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Everton should have annexed both points on the balance of play, but faulty finishing and splendid goalkeeping by Gurney nullified clever midfield work. The Villa goal had a lucky escape when tall rebounded from the underside of the bar into the custodian's hands. It also appeared that a penalty should have been awarded when Williams was brought down, but despite appeals, the referee ruled against the Blues. Smart wing play by Forbes and Parry was a feature of the first half hour. Then the Villa got moving and after a bout of passing between Eccles and Harris, the former gave Fern no chance with a fast drive. Everton got on terms almost immediately. Wall ran down and after racing over to the right delivered a hot which Gurney, in attempting to clear, fisted into the net. Both pairs of backs were in great form and the defences came out on top for the remainder of the game. Peacock was always to the fore in providing openings for the forwards and often went through himself. Vise also sent in smart drives. Wall was not at his best but the wingers did well throughout. In the first half Parry almost scored but Gurney made a wonderful save.

HAPPY DEBUTANT
Athletic News- Monday, March 17, 1924
WEST HAM’S SEQUENCE OF DRAWS BROKEN
WEST HAM UNITED 2 EVERTON 1
By Scrutator
There was much good football at Upton Park on Saturday where West Ham by scoring the odd goal of three, broke a long sequence of drawn games. Thus the debut of Campbell, the United’s latest acquisition, was associated with happy results. The new man from Jarrow, although accomplishing nothing out of the ordinary, gave a distinctly promising display, his far-flung transfers to Edwards and Ruffell seldom failing to reach their destination, while his opening goal was secured in a most workmanlike manner. This came within ten minutes of the start. CAMPBELL sent Edwards away with a delightful through pass, and from the resulting cross the home leader gave Harland no chance. Everton made many endeavours to restore the balance, but a capable defence allowed them few opportunities, and it was not until two minutes from the interval that Cock, Chedgzoy, and IRVINE indulged in a neat movement which the latter put to profit. Throughout the closing half both sets of forwards engineered many unsuccessful attacks and just when a draw seemed probable EDWARDS  headed through from Ruffell’s flag kick. In many ways it was a peaceful struggle, and probably because of this the exchanges always proved, interesting, cleverly conceived movements by the attackers being foiled by equally brainy interception.
TROUBLESOME TROUP
The Everton vanguard may not have been in such sparkling form as usual, and certainly Cock and Chedgzoy were hardly at their best. Yet the line initiated numerous dangerous raids upon Hampson’s charge. Troup wasted no time in elaboration. Once in possession he was quickly away, and his dropping centres caused Hampson and his immediate protectors no little anxiety. Chadwick made the tiny wing man a fine partner, dribbling neatly and passing with discretion, while Irvine also required a great deal of watching. But the chief feature of the play was the work of the middle men, and so ably did all six perform that it seems unfair to single out any one for special distinction. Caldwell has seldom given a more polished exhibition his constructive work especially proving wondrously helpful to the Moore-Ruffell confederacy. Kay and Bishop suffered little by comparison and they, too, paid great attention to the constructive side of their art. Few sides can boast of a more talented half-back line than Everton, and Hart, McBain, and Brown maintained their reputations in the game under review, yet on Saturday’s showing the home trio excelled their guests. Like their opponents, the West Ham forwards were not altogether a harmonious company, for Collins proved slow at times, being frequently robbed when in possession. As I have already remarked, Campbell reveals promise, his chief fault being a tendency to wander, the result probably of over-keenness. Edwards and Ruffell frequently came into the picture, although the latter was prone to hesitate before middling the ball, several promising movements thus breaking down. Hart and Livingstone had an extremely busy afternoon against the home outside-right, who, in addition to possessing excellent pace, dribbles with pleasing skill. Harland and Hampson played their part well, even if they were not called upon to effect any brilliant saves, and the full-backs defended sturdily. The pace of Young was a considerable asset whenever the Everton right became dangerous, and he retrieved awkward situations solely through his pluck and speed. Henderson, in a more subdued manner, kept a watching brief over the wily Troup, and like McDonald on the opposing side, proved cool and calculating throughout. West ham United; Hampson; Henderson, Young; Bishop, Kay (Captain), Campbell; Edwards, Collins, Campbell, Moore and Ruffell. Everton;- Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Referee; J.G. Hickling. Mansfield.

EVERTON BEATEN AT WEST HAM
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, March 17, 1924
By F.E.H
Everton rather found themselves in a fog, in a double sense, at West Ham, on Saturday. There certainly was a little brightness when they equalised through a perfectly worked-for goal on the part of Irvine, but the gloom again descended when Harland allowed Edwards to head the ball in from a corner, and so secure a victory that was obviously popular to the 20,000 spectators present. It was a fast and episodic encounter, in which both sides showed alternated pressure and defence. West Ham made better use of their opportunities than did their opponents and, all things considered, they deserved the full points. The opening goal came from the famous youth John Campbell, who made a most successful first appearance for the “Hammers.” He is clever and speedy, and I anticipate that he will cut a conspicuous figure as a centre forward in the future. The eleventh hour goal of Edwards was practically a gift, and it may be best regarded as one of the fortunes of war. Custodians who never make mistakes are as extinct as the dodo. Everton’s attack was not by any means convincing, though there were certain purple patches which disclosed their innate ability. The half-backs were the pick of the bunch, and even the cockneys- who are strongly partisan-frequently applauded the play of McBain and his two associates.

EVERTON'S ONLY CHANGE
March 19, 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
For the return match with West Ham United at Goodison Park, on Saturday, Everton are making one change from the side beaten in London last week. Raitt taking the place of McDonald. The team is Harland, Raitt, Livingstone, Brown McBain, Hart, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup.

EVERTON MAKE A CHANGE
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, March 19, 1924
Bee’s Notes
For the return match with West Ham at Goodison Park on Saturday, Everton are making only one change from the side beaten in London last week. Raitt taking the place of McDonald, the team is;- Harland; Raitt, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup.
Everton res v. Northern Nomads at Hoylake; kick-off 3.15. Central Station , low Level 2.5. Team; Fern; Caddick, Kerr; McGrae, Reed, Virr; Parry, Barton, Wall, Houghton, and Sutton.

EVERTON AT HOYLAKE
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, March 20, 1924
Bee’s Notes
Everton have put up a good side to face Northern Nomads at Hoylake on Saturday, when the Nomads will have Dr. Fairbrother, who played against Liverpool and for Blackburn Rovers last week, helping them again. The doctor showed up very well at Anfield. Beswick, who played for Stoke last week, is also linking up with Nomads, who should have a good following and a good game, as a result of their enterprise. Nomads side reads;- Sutcliffe; Simpson (brother of the former Everton back), Taylor; Fairbrother, Meldon, Beswick; Davies, Whittle, Williamson, Howard, and Fairbrother.

HAMMERS’ VICTORY OVER EVERTON
West Ham and South Essex Mail - Friday 21 March 1924
FIRST LEAGUE WIN TEN WEEKS
The Hammers broke their long sequence of drawn games and gained their first League victory for ten weeks—since the Liverpool match on January 5—by beating the famous Everton team at Upton Park on Saturday by 2-1. And, incidentally, the game provided a very successful debut for J. Campbell, the new centre forward acquired last week from Jarrow, for he scored the first goal for West Ham.
THE YOUNG MAN FROM JARROW.
The introduction of Campbell in the centre led to Collins going inside right to the exclusion of Proctor. West Ham have tried at least eight or nine at centre forward this season since Victor Watson has been on the disabled list, with that broken toe which he got in the first match at Sunderland; and of course everyone was curious to see how the young man from Jarrow would shape. Campbell has been playing in the North Eastern' League and has been scoring pretty freely, but, although it looked a daring move to put him straight into the First League teamagainst such an experienced and formidable combination as Everton, it very soon became evident that Mr. Sid King's judgment of the player was justified. Campbell showed a fine turn of speed, unbounded enthusiasm—perhaps a little too much of it as he was apt to take a lot out of himself in racing ahead when there was little chance of getting possession and was inclined to wander —but made up for all that, which might be put down to eagerness in his first match, by distinct ability in trapping the ball and unhesitatingly swinging it out in fine style to his wings, racing on to be in position for the return centre. His position play, in fact, was excellent, and was an important feature giving much promise.  And the goalhe got ten minutes from the start was a real good one. He had sent the ball out to Edwards on the right wing, and, getting it back from a nice centre a few yards out of 'goal, he smartly eluded the Everton left back, McDonald, turned quickly and swung the ball with a rasping shot well out of the Everton goalkeeper's reach. A clever goal which deserved the cheers.
THE EQUALISER
The game had started in a heavy mist through which it was difficult to see across the enclosure, but this gradually cleared. Everton although one down so early were playing really delightful football, finely constructive, and it was no great surprise when a few minutes from the interval Chedgzoy, the Everton right winger, well remembered here for his services in the West Ham team in war-time games, started a movement which brought the equaliser. He took the ball down splendidly and sent it across to Cock, the centre forward, who tapped it back to Irvine, the inside right. Irvine found himself with a clear run for goal, and he took full advantage of it. He took the ball well up to goal and sent in a pile driver which gave Hampson in goal little chance of saving, although he made a good attempt to reach it.
THE WINNER.
The Hammers generally had the better of play in the second half, though the defence were hard put to it on occasion in breaking up some strong and clever movements by the Everton forwards, Alec Troup, their diminutive left winger and Scotch international,who had a god partner in Chadwick, putting in some particularly fine efforts, George Kay the home captain and centre half, however kept Jack Cock, the Everton centre, well in check, and Hampson had a comparatively easy time in goal. In spite of many raids by the West Ham forwards, the game looked to be shaping for a draw, until about ten minutes from time, when Ruffell forced a corner, and dropping the ball over from the flag kick to far side of goal Edwards got his head to it and got the ball into the net. It was the winning goal, for there was never much chance for Everton after that, with the Hammers' defence attending keenly to their business. The whole team played well, and well deserved their victory with a gain of two valuable league points. It was a very promising start for Campbell, the new centre, upon whose style there were many appreciative comments; but a large share in the success was due to the constructive work of the half back line, and a sound defence. Caldwell at left half has never played better, with Kay a fine steadying force in the centre and Bishop showing something like his old form on the right.

EVERTON’S HAMMER MATCH
Liverpool Echo - Friday 21 March 1924
Bee’s Notes
Locally, we go to Everton, there to see West Ham, who have made only one change from last week’s side, Collins being omitted. West Ham are known by their centres, Victor Watson has been lying idle all the season, and the club has taken nine new boys to mend the centre-path. Undoubtedly the forward line of the London club includes some rather clever players who are remembered by their good work at Anfield. They beat Everton a week ago and while it is true that the goals were of simple pattern, they counted, and Everton lost late on- not for the first time. Everton’s boys think they have a good chance of being placed in the first seven positions of the league. Can they succeed? To-morrow will be a big help if a well-studded-goals victory is brought to bear upon the opposition. Raitt plays vice McDonald, this being the only change from the eleven that has been going on with good work for many weeks. Raitt has not had a run with the first team for some time, and in view of the future Evertonians will take keen stock of the incomer-as well as of the others. The following side should draw an excellent attendance;- Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. West Ham;- Hampson; Henderson, Young; Bishop, Kay, Caldwell; Edwards, Walker, Campbell, Moore, Ruffell.

McBAIN NOT LEAVING EVERTON
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, March 22 1924
Bee’s Notes
EVERTON PIVOT DENIES THE PUBLISHED STATEMENT THAT HE IS GOING “HOME.”
Neil McBain, according to a weekly publication, has decided that he will “demand” his papers at the end of this season and return to Scottish football. When asked about it Neil said “Utter rot.” The club, of course, have the privilege of demanding things, not the player. In any case you can take it that club and player are quite happy and content and that such mischievous statements made in public or private do a lot of harm.

EVERTON REVERSE THE WEST HAM VERDICT
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, March 22, 1924
MOORE, COCK, AND CHADWICK 9PENALTY) SCORED
BEE’S
Everton; Harland; Raitt, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. West Ham United; Hampson; Henderson, Young; Bishop, Kay (Captain), Caldwell; Edwards, Proctor, Campbell, Moore, Ruffell. Raitt, for McDonald, was the Everton change for this match, and in the West Ham side Proctor came in the forward line. It was a dull day, good for football and spectators. West Ham kicked off, before 25,000 spectators; and Everton opened as though they were champions, Chedgzoy skirting his opponent and centring, to make Hampson jump up to the ball, that landed on the top of the net. Afterwards the West Ham defence foolishly stopped to appeal for offside, while Chadwick went on to what is generally one of his best positions for shooting.
HASHING A CORNER.
The bounce of the ball, however, took him off his "stroke," and by that means a goal was saved. Proctor shaped well, and whenRuffell was fed by Campbell a corner, acorner accrued and Ruffell made a hash of it. Hart and Proctor were hurt in collision, the home captain coming off worst, and finding his head fussy through the blow he had received. However, they both resumed play, and Everton played particularly well and prettily on the right. Chedgzoy making three Iovely efforts from the first of which, Irvine headed inches over the bar after Hampson had left his goal and had not connected with the ball.
TROUP THE TRICKSTER.
On another occasion Troup delighted the spectators with an overhead trick which seemed impossible to such a little fellow. West Ham s defence was pretty well on the collar and they now had to face brilliant sunshine, so that their work was doubly hard. A free kick helped them, and Campbell made a first-class pass to open the way for Proctor, whose drive was luckily blocked. This was a fine movement and was something similar in effectiveness to the way Raitt beat a forward and the way McBain broke all rules by daring to shoot from 35 yards range. The ball went to the right hand side of the goal, and Hampsonmade a clean and sure catch.
A GOAL THAT SHAVED THE BAR.
Troup made a good left-foot drive, and West Ham, by their sweeping passes, made for danger, and although the cry of this crowd was " Play the game, West Ham." West Ham pursued their own particular course, and, moreover, showed good discretion in the way they prevented offside being given against them. It was this wise discretion that helped on the first point, Moore scoring with a fine drive that knocked the new powder off the crossbar before it entered the net. Moore could never have scored that goal had it not been for the fact that Proctor,finding himself offside, ran off the field of play, and therefore giving Edwards a chance to make a tip-top centre. Edwards had been unemployed until now, but he showed what a good player he is when he put in another good centre that Raitt headed away.
EVERTON SURPRISED.
There were slight mistakes in the home defence, notably when Harland, taking a goal-kick, took a divot and let in Campbell, who should have shot first time instead of passing to the left. Itwas a splendidly-clean game in spite of Henderson hurting his back, and Everton were surprised by the turn of events. When Young found the ball run up hischest, the crowd shouted for a penalty kick,  but thereferee. Mr.Kickling, wouldn't listen to the appeal. Everton after having had the better of matters for a quarter of an hour, were now finding it hard work to get beyond the West Ham backs, who, in spite of the sun bothering them, were shaping well.
GOOD PLAY MAKES TIME FLY
Moreover, Caldwell had now got the measure of the home right-winger, and Chedgzoy got into a maze and spoiled one chance, while McBain shot wide from a long distance. Hampson was inclined to make the moment fly by not picking up the ball when it went slowly over the line for a goal kick. The first half had been quite good football, so much so that the half seemed to go quicker than usual. Half-time; Everton 0 West Ham 1
Everton started the second half with a rush and a rattle, but they did not finish off their work too well, and Chedgzoy spoiled a golden opportunity by trying to round Young. Moore, at inside left, was very useful in the Hammers’ side, and Campbell, the young centre forward, wanted a lot of watching, especially when Raitt, attempting to clear, found the ball cannon back.
HAMPSON DEFIES McBAIN
As in the first half, so now McBain proved the real shooter of his side, and he delivered a long, strong ball to the right hand side of the goal, Hampson making the difficult catch and stopping the equaliser. It was odd that a half-back should be the only shooter on the home side up to the fiftieth minutes. Bishop did some clean things in sharp, certain manner and he may yet prove to be the right half-back that England is looking for. Talking of selectors and their glances, I understand that Everton to-day were looking at a well-known Cheshire club in the hope of picking up a forward. Chedgzoy made two good and inspiring efforts to which West Ham responded through Proctor, who headed inches over the bar from Ruffell’s centre and from a corner, Bishop cleverly hooked a shot towards goal, the ball being quite close to the woodwork.
COCK SCORES OFF CHEDGZOY
Everton had one spell when they woke up at the stroke of the hour, and Irvine could have scored had he located the position of the ball. However, when he was two yards from goal he lost the ball, and the goalkeeper gave a nudge sufficient to prevent the forward carrying on the good work. At the 64th minute Chedgzoy, from the goal-line, made a slow moving centre that Cock scored with at the second time of asking. The late Chelsea man was only a yard from goal when his first effort was blocked, said he simply rushed the ball into the goal beyond a full-back and the goalkeeper. In one minute Cock received another gentle pass, this time from Chadwick, but when he could not get under weigh Chadwick tried to shoot on his own, and drove the ball cross wise outside.  Edwards, who had long spells without anything to do and, like Cock, rarely got a pass that he could take, now made a splendid solo run and shot, and Harland dived at the ball and pushed it outside. Everyone looked for a corner kick, until the referee insisted on the free kick that arose through Livingstone making a rather blatant trip on Edwards, who, however, was able to go on with his run.
CHADWICK SCORES PENALTY GOAL
Hart for the second time in the match was now out in collision with Proctor, and it was after the rest that arose through this that Everton took the lead through a penalty kick at the 80th minute. Chadwick scored with a very fiery shot, forgetting his last two experience when he had misfired from the spot kick. West ham stoutly contested the decision before and after the kick had been taken, and the manner of the spot kick arising is worth noting. Final; Everton 2 West Ham 1.

EVERTON 2 WEST HAM UNITED 1
March 24, 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
A POOR GAME
EVERTON WIN BY A PENALTY GOAL.
There was a lot desultory play in the game at Goodison Park on Saturday, when Everton beat West Ham United by the odd goal in three. An end of the season atmosphere permeated the proceedings, and there were few incidents that aroused enthusiasm. West Ham led at the interval by a capital goal scored by Moore, and ten minutes remained to play when Chadwick gave Everton the lead with a penalty goal after Cock had equalised. The early play favoured Everton, but the forwards were never able to get the better of the West Ham defence. It was the clever work of the visitors defence that caused thee game to swing round in West Ham's favour, and their policy of long swinging passes during which the whole side moved in almost solid formation quite upset the Everton players, At all events the Everton attack was eclipsed, and West Ham, with their open methods, dominated the game. Afterwards Everton came more into the picture, but it could not be said that the play at any stage reached the standard expected.
AT THEIR BEST.
Everton were at their best in the early stages, and Chedgzoy and Irvine by effective work, caused Hampton to exert himself, but it was from McBain that Hampson had most to fear. The half-backs sent in one glorious drive, which Hampson brought down very cleverly. Campbell proved a leader of the persistent type with all the energy and enthusiasm of youth, that kept him worrying the Everton defenders. Proctors got in a hard shot, but McBain's clever Interceptions generally neutralised the efforts of the West Ham forwards. At the end of twenty-four minutes, however, Edwards got well past the Everton defence and centred for Moore to drive a really fine shot into the net. West ham stuck to the methods that proved profitable, and in the first half Everton failed to find an effective way of dealing with their long swinging passes to the wings. The West ham attacks was very practical, if it lacked the finer touches and once Proctor sent a fine header just over the bar, while McBain was again Everton's best shooter. Young made a blunder, and Hampson only just managed to touch the ball, but it sufficient to prevent Irvine from scoring. The next Everton attack, however, proved successful, for Chedgzoy centred close to goal, and Cock managed to get the ball into the net in rather scrambling fashion.
A LUCKY WIN.
Then happened one of those simple incidents, which sometimes have big results. The Everton left wing broke away, and Hampson after leaving his goal, decided that the distance was too far, but before he could return Troup shot, and the ball hit the foot of the far upright. Chadwick got the rebound, and from his shot, Bishop knocked the ball down with his elbow. A penalty kick followed and Chadwick easily converted. Thus Everton, in spite of some desperate play by West Ham, won rather luckily. The Everton half-back line was easily the best section of the side. McBain was so accurate with his interceptions, and so skilful in attack, that he had no superior on the field. The defence was good without showing any great cleverness, but the forwards were much below their usual standard. The best on the West Ham side were Hampson, Bishop, Moore, Edwards, and Henderson. Teams: - Everton: - Harland, goal, Raitt, and Livingstone, backs, Brown, McBain and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards. West Ham United: - Hampson, goal, Henderson, and Young, backs, Bishop, Kay, and Cadwell, half-backs, Edwards, Proctor, Campbell, Moore and Ruffell, forwards.

NORTHERN NOMADS 2 EVERTON RESERVES 2
March 24 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Attractive football was display by both sides in this game at Hoylake. Nomads missed opportunities by bad marksmanship, whereas for Everton many fast drives were ably fielded by Sutcliffe. Millar the Everton centre-half, would probably have won the game if after a fine dribble Wall had not interfered with his final shot. Nomads scored first, fern experiencing difficulty with an excellent centre Davies. Robertson met his clearance and netted from close range. Wall reduced the lead prior to the interval. After the interval Howard put Nomands ahead, but Wall, with the finest shot of the match, gave Sutcliffe no chance. Miller and Wall were prominent for Everton Loxham and Allen for Nomads.

EVERTON "A" 1 NEWTON COMMON RECS 3
March 24 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
LIVERPOOL COUNTY COMBINATION
The Recs, sprang a surprise at Townsend –lane were they gained a substantial victory. The first half was stubbornly contested. Swindell narrowly missing an opening the home team's account. In the opening stages A penalty granted to the Recs, was safely negotiated by Wright. Woods after clever work by Finlott scored the visitors second goal. Close on the interval the home team managed to reduce the lead from one of Swindell centres, the ball striking one of the opposing defenders and entering the net. In the second half both sides played good football, but the Recs added a further goal through Woods.

REVERSED RESULT
Athletic News - Monday 24 March 1924
EVERTON’S REVENGE ON WEST HAM
EVERTON 2 WEST HAM UNITED 1
By Junius
Evertonsucceeded in exactly reversing the result at West the previous week, but victory did not come their way until thesecond half had been well in progress. They had the better of the prevailing conditions, for the London team had to face glaring sun, and did remarkably well in holding the Everton forwardsin check. Particularly was this the care in the first fifteen minutes, when Chedgzoy and Irvine were in happy vein, but never a shot was levelled at goal. There were few thrills during these early stages, for the game went on placidly and lacked incident. It was all against the balance of play when, after Proctor had failed at an open goal, Moore, standing twenty yards out, pounced upon a centre from Edwards, and drove in an unexpected high one which swerved past Harlandat a swift pace to the top of the net. It the first real attempt at a score, and came after the game had been twenty minutes in progress. Despite thisset-back, Everton always seemed to have full measure of their opponents' movements.
A TROUBLESOME WIND
But the blustering cross wind made the lively ball difficult to control, and when it did come the way of the Everton forwards it was seldom placed to their liking to really test Hampson. In fact, McBain appeared the most likely to test the goalkeeper, but his efforts came from too long a range to be effective. West ham retained their lead to the interval, and following the resumption, McBain, as if to demonstrate to his forwards what was the ultimate object of the game, drove in a very powerful shot which Hampson only saved at the second attempt. However, the equaliser came along after 20 minutes had gone by. Following upon a miraculous escape as the result of a misunderstanding between Irvine and Chedgzoy, the latter centred low down a yard in front of Hampson. The keeper diving at the ball only just touched it, for COCK to brush it into the net. Everton played spiritedly after this success, and after McBain had narrowly missed with a header Troup crashed the ball against the far post. Cock met it as it came into play and was forging ahead when Young handled for CHADWICK successfully to negotiate the “spot” kick. The West Ham, forwards, exerting every ounce of their strength, struggled on unavailingly to the finish. Taking it all through, the Everton forwards reached a higher standard of merit than did their opponents, though I was not impressedby the frequency with which they passed the ball in the air. This just suited the West Ham backs, who were cuteat using the offside rule. As a consequence Cock was often placed out court, and the spectators out of temper. Everton's leader had a lean afternoon, for the fractional part of a second often prevented him from using fair chances of making good. Chedgzoy and Irvine were the most skilful players in the line, but Troup, I thought, should have received more attention seeing that he was in good finishing form.  The West Ham forwards displayed little finishing power, and the extreme wing men were the best part of the line. Edwards was fast, clever, and a raider of ability. His centres were always full of possibilities, but the inside men failed to profit. Proctor worked prodigiously, but lacked ability and roamed too much. Campbell's value lay in his ability to swing the ball to the wing players, for McBain never allowed him to hold it.  Everton had the more accomplished half-back line, where McBain was at his best, and Kay,- if at times somewhat vigorous, was a successful pivot, as no doubt John Cock would be ready to admit. Raitt, who appeared for the first time In the League team since New Year’s Day, showed much resource, and Livingstone, cool and calculating, was rarely in difficulties. Young was the more reliable of the West Hem backs. Summing up, the London team were quick on the ball, and doggedly fought the issue from first to last, but had not the football acumen or ability of the Everton side, Everton.—Harland; Raitt, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. West Ham United; Hampson; Henderson, Young; Bishop, Kay, Caldwell; Edwards, Proctor, Campbell, Moore and Ruffell. Referee; J.C. Hickling, Mansfield.

EVERTON LEAVE IT LATE IN THE WEST HAM GAME
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, March 24, 1924
Bee’s Notes
Late on in the Everton game a penalty kick arose. This is what happened;- The ball was going all the way for goal when the right upright stopped the progress. Chadwick shot again, and Bishop, who had fallen right back, seemed to get the ball on his elbow. At any rate, the referee, who was on the spot, refused to believe Bishop’s story that it hit him on the shoulder-blade, and thus the penalty kick arose. Was it a penalty? It struck me it was, because Bishop had come right across from his wing, and he seemed to swing his arm out to stay the ball. His shoulder-blade did not touch the ball, and the only doubt that could arise in the minds of those looking on was whether Bishop, not Young, as has been stated elsewhere, did the trick deliberately or not. Certainly Everton left their win to the last minutes of the game, and they seemed as if they would never win, because their forwards did not give Hampson any work to do. McBain, with two headers and two long-distance shots, was Hampson’s greatest worry. Yet I would not say that McBain played his best game. He was excellent in part and in parting with the ball, notably the first twenty minutes when he did sufficient to make the forwards get goals. I think he must have felt the loss of Hart’s usual game- Hart was twice knocked out by the same young impetuous fellow Proctor, and, therefore, the home captain could not do himself justice-and Brown to my mind was best in the long run, though none did better than kay, the pivot of the Hammers’ useful side. Campbell of Jarrow, did not set the Mersey ablaze, but he has a fine stride and a good idea and should make one more of the many fine centres discovered by West Ham.
WHY THE CEASES FIRE?
Everton have been an extraordinary team in many respects this season. They seem to strike long patches when they all go off at the same moment. Their first fifteen minutes showed them up well and after that they became very easy prey and could not find a shot for Hampson. Why it should be I really can’t say. West Ham’s nippiness it look all the worse, although, apart from Edwardson the right and some great work by Moore and a fine drive from the latter, the West Ham backs did not give Harland a great deal to do. However, we are not concerned with the Hammer blows; we are concerned with Everton’s failure to drive home shots. Cock I thought had little chance to shine until near the finish when in sheer desperation he went ahead.  I am sorry for any centre when the only chance he has for an hour on end is a run-up and a battle with two backs! It is odds on the backs, I feel that if Everton get a goal early on they will do famously. If the goal is denied them, they seem to press unduly.
TACTICS-AND LANGUAGE
I like to see enthusiastic spectators- and to hear them if they are reasonable, but when one aged gentleman, frothing at the mouth, shouted that one player was a “!great stiff,” I felt like laughing at the absurdity of it all, until I realised how unfair it was. Well-dressed barrackers like this gentleman should go to their allotments if they can't be more sporting to players. After all, the players are engaged in their profession, and they are trying to do their hardest. It may not be all-successful, but there it is—they are entitled to be free from grand stand shouters, who probably havenever been on a field and do not know the pitfalls of the game.  Having said that, let me command West Ham to your notice' for the way they worked the off-side trick, and the way they worked against it when Everton tried their hand at it. Their tactics play showed that the players had studied their game and their plans, and had worked as far as possible to order. I think I said something similar when Everton took a corner kick, and the forward and half-backs ready to meet the ball coming over, lined up cross-wise. Look out for it, reader, at the next match. I am sure of one thing in the matter of forward work- the Hammers’ forwards kept a good line, and I think the five men on a level is the better idea than the zig-zag wing work that passes so often these days.

EVERTON AT WEST DERBY
March 25 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
FRIENDLY MATCH WITH ST. FRANCIS XAVIER'S SCHOOL.
Everton F.C. played their second annual match with St. Francis Xavier's School at West Derby yesterday, when the score was 2-2. There was a large crowd to see an amusing game, which helped the boys in their football knowledge enormously. Although the juniors did not appear to be playing well, they were, in reality, playing a good game, and in the second half it was a noticeable fact they had picked up some of the little touches they had learned from Everton in the first half. King and Poole scored for the boys, the diminutive King from a penalty, and Cock and Irvine got goals for their side. After the match the School entertained the players and party to tea and a game of billiards. Mr. Jon McKenna, who made a short speech, and Director Banks were made honorary members of the Old Boys. Association and were presented with souvenir medals. The result of the billiards match was: - St Francis Xavier's W. Dodd 100, A. Dowd 60, J. Owen 100, R. McCann 65, J. Long 97, L. K 100, Rev. Ft. Woodlock 100, total 622. Everton F.C. McBain 88, Makepeace 100, McIntosh 86, Teroup 100, Cock 100, Father Sargent 99, Mr. Cuff 79, Total 652.

EVERTON AND ST. FRANCIS XAVIER’S
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, 25 March 1924
Bee’s Notes
A draw of 2-2 was the outcome of the Everton F.C’s annual match with St. Francis Xavier’s School at West Derby yesterday. Everton only just managed to draw, Irvine beating the Xaviers’ goalkeeper just on time. The game was amusing throughout, and Jack Cock, in his own inimitable way, provided most of the fun. In the first half the play was rather slow, but in the second half the St Francis boys practised a lot of football tricks which they had learned from their superiors in the first half. The game served two purposes- it provided the unemployed and others with an opportunity of seeing Everton for nothing, and it provided the boys with experience which they would not get in any other match. After the match the club and party were entertained to dinner and a ‘billiards” match, so-called! Mr. McKenna, the president of the Football League was present, and he, along with Mr. Banks of the Everton club, was made honorary member of the St. Francis Xavier’s Old Boys’ Association, both being presented with souvenirs in the shape of medals. Mr. McKenna had a striking talk about football and ideals, and Mr. Banks also made a speech. Everton won the billiards match by 30. All through it was a very enjoyable evening, and musical items were given by various entertainers. Sergeant Dyer, the gym, instructor at the school, and also drill instructor to the King’s Liverpool Regiment, gave quite a professional card-manipulating turn. Father Melling, of the school, said that he hoped the annual match would continue, and thanked all concerned for their help.
St Francis Xavier’s W. Wood 100; A. Dowd 60; J. Owen 100; R. McCann 65; J. Long 97; L. Kehoe 100; Rev Fr. Woodlock 100. Total 622
Everton F.C  N McBain 88; H. Makepeace 100; Mr. McIntosh 86; A Troup 100; J. Cock 100; Father Sargent 99; Mr. Cuff 79. Total 652.

EVERTON AND THEIR STIFF MATCH AT CARDIFF
The Liverpool Echo, Wednesday, March 26, 1924
Bee’s Notes
Your criticism in last night’s notes of the weakness of the Everton forward line as an effective attacking force, were needed, and your remarks re attacking in a straight line instead of zig-saw fashion, to my mind, concisely stated the cause of the weakness. How often one sees them run up and centre (says “Thirty Years’ Supporter”) for the centre forward- usually alone -to endeavour to beat two backs, a centre half and goalkeeper. The inside men being yards behind are unable toa assist in the attack at the vital moment. Valuable chances of scoring are lost through tactics. Have you noticed, say, Newcastle, in attack? Low gets the ball, and immediately the whole forward jump into line, with the outside left, Seymour, closing in to goal. Consequently, when the centre comes across, there are four men to deal with the ball instead, in the case of Everton, of one solitary individual, Cock. Regarding defence, is the Everton system of the back taking the outside forward, leaving the half back to deal with the inside men, more effective than the reverse? One notices that Everton’s backs seem to get more running about than visiting backs.
EVERTON AT CARDIFF
Everton  have a stiff task before them at Ninian park on Saturday, when Cardiff are sure to make desperate efforts to stem the adverse tide which has considerably slackened their grip on the championship. The Goodison Park directors decided last night not to make any change in the side which beat West ham last Saturday, and the team will be;- Harland; Raitt, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup.
THE REAL THING
Last Saturday’s game between Nomads and Everton Reserves at Hoylake, which resulted in a draw 2-2, was by common consent, considered to be one of the finest games witnessed at Melrose-avenue. The Hoylake football public are asking for more! Unfortunately, Nomads will not be at Hoylake again until April 12, when West Bromwich Albion central League side are visitors.

BEE’S NOTES
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 27 March 1924
Cardiff City hope to be at practically full strength against Everton. Len Davies, Lawson, and Clennell are all expected to be fit, the only absentee from the regular eleven being H.P. Evans, who is still at Blackburn Infirmary. Team; Farquharson; Nelson, Blair; Wake, Keenor, Hardy; Lawson, Gill, Len Davies, Clennell, and Jack Evans.
Will Evertonians, Welsh residents and others please note that all tickets for the visit of Cardiff to Goodison Park are absolutely sold out.

HAMMERS UNLUCKY
West Ham and South Essex Mail - Friday 28 March 1924
EVERTON GET THEIR REVERGE IN RETURN MATCH
West Ham were unlucky in their return League game away to Everton on Saturday, as although they were first to score and held the advantage for more than three parts of the game, Everton got level in a scramble in front of goal, and towards the end a penalty for "'hands," against, which the Hammers protested, gave them the winning goal. Everton thus succeeded, in exactly reversing the result at Upton Park the previous week.
HOW MOORE SCOHED.
There were few thrills in the early stages of the game, a blustering cross-wind making the ball difficult to control. To add to West Ham’s difficulties they had to face a glaring sun, and under the circumstances, did very well to hold the Everton forwards in check. And it was somewhat of asurprise for the Evertonians when they found themselves a goal down after twenty minutes' play.  Proctor, who had come into the team again, in place of Collins at inside right, had failed to take a chance at an open goal, and a little later Moore, at inside left, standing twenty yards out, pounced upon a centre from Edwards, and drove in an unexpectedly high shot, the ball swerving past the goalkeeper at a swift pace to the top of the net. West Ham held their lead to half time. Twenty minutes after the interval came a low centre fromChedgzoy. The ball dropped only a yard in front of Hampson, the Hammers goalkeeper, who dived for it, but he touched it, and Cock, the Everton centre, kicked it into the net.
THE PENALTY.
Then came West Ham's misfortune. The Everton forwards had set up ahot attack, and Troup, their nimble left winger, crashed the ball against the far post. Cock met it as it came into play, and was forging ahead when the ball bounced up against Young. The ball struck his elbow, and the referee promptly gave a penalty spot kick, ignoring the strong appeal of the West Ham players. Chadwick took the kick successfully, and the Hammers played pluckily but unavailingly to the finish.
HOW THEY STAND.
Saturday's results did not affect the relative positions of West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur in the First League table as the 'Spurs were also away, meeting and losing to the Villa at Birmingham by 3-2. The Hammers are a point in front of 'Spurs with 33 points from 33 games, of which they have won 10, lost 10, and drawn 13, scoring 28 goals for and 31 against. Chelsea and the Arsenal are fighting hard to avoid relegation, with odds strongly in favour of the Arsenal getting clear. Chelsea were beaten by Birmingham by 1-0 on Saturday, and seemed to be doomed to Second League football next season.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, March 28, 1924
Everton rush off to-night after the Grand National to tackle the Welsh leaders, who have had such a bundle of ill-luck in the past month or so. Everyone admires the courage, skill and sporting qualities of the Welsh team, and its management, and everyone agrees that the club seriously jeopardised its chances of League honours when they gave up their players to the Association’s cause. Cardiff, in spite of their cut-up appearance, will make a bold show against Everton, and the match should be worth going miles to see, for there will be many little arts introduced and the game should be fast and full of football “pep.” The morrow’s paper will tell you whether Everton have copied Notts County by inflicting a further home defeat on the Welsh side. Everton; Harland; Raitt, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Cardiff; Farquharson; Nelson, Blair; Wake, Keenor, Hardy; Lawson, Gill, L. Davies, Clennell, Jack Evans.

CARDIFF CITY 0 EVERTON 0
March 29, 1924. The Daily Courier
CARDIFF'S CHANCES BLOWN WEST
GENTLE ZEPHYRS THAT SPOILT FOOTBALL
By Adams.
There were several flags flying at Ninian Park on Saturday, and at times they were blown in different directions all at once. It was the most peculiar breeze that ever blew, and 22 players said things about Boreas that made him more "rude" than ever. While Everton were ejaculating "Blow it!" (Or sometimes similar), Cardiff's Championship chances were being waited away. I daresay, if the whirlwind from the Bristol Channel had refrained from practical jokes, we should have seen some good football, but the fact remains that we did not, and I emerged a human interrogation mark, in relation to Cardiff's position in the League. On Saturday's form they are no more than second-rate, and they cannot excuse themselves on the grounds of misfortune, for Waks (deputising for the unfortunate Herbie Evans) and Hagen (substituting the injured Joe Clennell) were two of the best men on the field.
"IN STAYS."
The chief fault was fatal hesitancy in the forwards. With the wind blowing NE. A point E, they had countless opportunities in the first half, but their efforts were reminiscent of a pleasant Sunday afternoon in the Doldrums. Often Shon Evans and Lawson would mancururve an opening, and Gill and Len Davies would drift away and come to grief on a ice shone. "The sweet little cherub that sits up aloft" Watched over the lot of Everton to some purpose in the first half and there would have been no surprise if there had been a couple of goals against them at the interval. In the second half Everton got favourable slant of wind, and outpointed their opponents, Chadwick hoisted the slacks and fired in a wonderful dead-ball drive which rattled the crossjacks –crossbar, I mean –and Master Roberts (Irvine) took a 25-1 chance which nearly gave a national victory to England.' This half was almost entirely Everton's and it is remarkable how the City goal escaped. One of the most thrilling incidents in the game occurred when Troup sent in a shot from the wing. As Faruharson shaped at the wobbling sphere a burst of sunshine took him full in the eye. He groped blindly for the ball, which, as it happened, hit his hands, and fell on the line. With Cock and Irvine upon him, he was lucky to scrape it round the post for a corner. However, this was only one incident in a game of close shaves and narrow escapes.
THE CREWS.
Critcism of individual players in such conditions would be unfair, but one might say that Nelson kicked harder And higher than any one else; that Keenor, both conversationally and athletically, was the best of the City halves; and that only Gill and Len Davies appeared at any time likely to take bearings for the net. Lawson started well and fell off; Evans is nothing like the potent force he was. For Everton, Chedgzoy, when he managed to get the ball, was a force to be reckoned with; Troup was one of the best forwards (and half-backs) on view; Cook beat up to windward untiringly, covering dozens of tacks to the nautical mile in chasing the ball, and Chadwick never hesitated to shoot. McBain played his usual sound constructive game, and Livingstone was the better of the backs, although Raitt bore the brunt of the work, and had the distinction of having four free kicks given against him for hands. The state of the weathercock at the end –a point to the North, with the championship going West about represents the run of the regatta. Teams: - Cardiff City: - Farquharson, goal, Nelson, and Blair, backs, Wake, Keenor, and Hardy, half-backs, Lawson, Gill, Davies, Hagen, and Evans, forwards. Everton: - Harland, goal, Raitt, and Livingstone, backs, brown McBain and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards.

EVERTON AT CARDIFF
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, March 29, 1924
CITY OUT TO RECOVER THEIR POSITION
CLENNELL AN ABSENTEE
F.E.H. DESCRIBES A FAST AND PLEASANT GAME
Everton; Harland; Raitt, Livingstone; brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Cardiff City; Farquharson; Nelson, Blair; Wake, Keenor, Hardy; Lawson, Gill, L. Davies, Hagen, Jack Evans. Referee- Captain A.J. Prince-Cox. After witnessing the Grand National the Everton players took the evening train for Cardiff, and reached the South Wales capital shortly before 1 a.m. The afternoon proved sunny, but stormy, and the Ninian park enclosure, though in good condition, was on the hard side. The Everton side was as selected, but Cardiff were handicapped by the absence of Clennell, who was damaged rather badly at Nottingham, and his place was filled by Hagen, the old Newcastle United forward. There were 10,000 spectators present at the start, and the attendance was increasing rapidly when Cardiff started against a strong cross wind. The City immediately made ground, and Davies looked very much like running through when he was anticipated by Harland.
LOST CHANCE BE HESITATION
Everton made a brisk reply on the right, when Chedgzoy shot point blank at Blair, but the ball went across to the left, and Chadwick should have scored, but he hesitated and so lost possession. A foul against Hart gave Cardiff the benefit of a free kick, but the range was too wide, and no advantage was gained. The City, however, came through again, and from a pass by Lawson, Davies again dashed in, but the Everton keeper was too quick for him. The visitors responded in a combined movement in which the half-backs figured conspicuously, but Chadwick mulled matters by sending the ball just over the crossbar. Following upon this Cardiff were again very busy in front of the Everton goal, Davies was once again within striking distance when he toppled over. The Merseyside men got going again, and Chadwick forced a corner off Keenor which was cleared. Considering the wind, the ball was being kept wonderfully well under control, but the conditions certainly hampered the players. Cardiff continued to exercise the bulk of the pressure, and Gill was clean through when he was stalked off by Hart, who was hurt.
CHADWICK CHEERED
Subsequently the visitors opened out the play in promising fashion, and Chadwick gained the applause of the crowd for a vigorous endeavour. He put the ball to Cock, who in turn passed to Troup; the little outside left finding himself covered by Nelson, put the leather back to Chadwick who centred wide. Cardiff replied with a movement in which the three inside forwards were concerned, but Hagen was forestalled by Harland, and when they came again through the agency of Lawson the latter shot straight into the arms of the custodian. The Welsh club forwards, however, kept up the attacks in strenuous style, and after Raitt had been in difficulties and Gill had tried his luck with a pot shot, Davies again missed the mark by shooting inches wide. A lobbing centre from Evans caused anxiety to the Everton defenders, which was accentuated when Raitt was temporarily put out of action; but McBain came gallantly to the rescue, and for some time play was of a rather hap-hazard character.
EVERTON GOAL ASSAULTED
Blair put in a long high drive, which Raitt handled just outside the penalty area. The free kick was safely dealt with, but there followed a quick succession of assaults on the Everton goal, in which Hagen, Davies, and Gill all missed chances through hesitating at the critical juncture. Still they were most persistent, and a header from Lawson was well countered by Harland. The visitors were then active at the other end, and after working through by easy stages Cock made a great effort to score at close range, but the home keeper was not to be caught napping and saved cleverly.
THE BEST SHOT
Cardiff returned to their aggressive mood, but there was again the same weakness in hanging on to the ball instead of shooting, and even when Hardy came through to give the vanguard an object lesson he stalled too long and lost possession. The next episode of interest was a break away on the part of Evans, who finished with a glorious rising shot, which was well gathered. Just before the interval the City put on an extra spurt, and Gill, racing through had completely beaten all opposition when he fired the ball over the woodwork. It was the best shot of the match so far, and was generally applauded. Half-time; Cardiff 0, Everton 0.
EVERTON F,C AWAY
STRAGGLING PLAY WITH SPARKLING FLASHES
A DRAWN GAME
CHANCES MISSED BY TOO MUCH HESITATION
Taking a rough rule over the first half, the Cardiff side ought to have held a comfortable lead. For they had enjoyed much the better of the play. Everton, I should have mentioned, might have taken the lead through Irvine, who put in a clever shot which was captured by Farquharson. There were 20,000 people present when play was resumed, the wind had abated a little, and the pace was much faster. Everton got well away, but were smartly repulsed by Keenor, and then the City left made progress until stopped by Raitt at the expense of a free kick. This was safely negotiated, but it led to an exciting bully in front of Harland.
A TERRIFIC DRIVE
It was some time before the visitors made ground, and when they did, the allowance of a free kick gave them a great opportunity. Chadwick steadied himself and studied the direction of the wind just as a golfer does. He drove with terrific force, and the ball knocked the whitewash off the top of the crossbar. Everton had now come into something like their best style for they proceeded to bombard the Cardiff goal. Chadwick took a flying shot from long range, but again it went wide, and another raid followed swiftly and in repulsing this, Keenor was injured. The wearers of the blue jersey’s maintained their suddenly improved form, and after Troup had tried an unsuccessful shot McBain came through like a thunderbolt and tested the Cardiff keeper with a battling shot. In the later stages of the contest the visitors were the dominant factor, pressing with greater precision, and in one of these forward movements Nelson was hurt. The City made one dangerous spurt on the right, but was on duty, and the struggle continued with the balance of the play on the part of the visitors.
Final; Cardiff 0, Everton 0

EVERTON RES v.  SHEFFIELD UNITED RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, March 29, 1924
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Goodison park. Everton made one change, Houghton coming in place of Williams at inside left, while Sheffield were as selected. After a quiet opening Sheffield attacked, and Fern saved cleverly from Taylor. A corner to Everton resulted in Reid heading over. The home side kept up the pressure, and only six minutes had gone when Parry defeated Richardson and Plant, centring for Forbes to send a good shot past Blackwell from close range. The early success of Everton caused some live-lines in the visiting forward line, Taylor and Partridge combining cleverly, only to be pulled up for hands when in shooting distance. After a spell of play on even lines, Sheffield got a surprise equaliser. Partridge sent in a high centre and the ball dropped over Fern’s hands into the net. Everton had a narrow escape when Mace, from a splendid position shot against the upright, and the ball rebounded into play. Everton now attacked and Forbes sent across to Barton, who ran in and then gave to wall, the latter scoring Everton’s second goal with a fine shot.
Half-time; Everton 2 Sheffield United 1
Five minutes after restart Forbes scored Everton’s third; and later Johnson reduced the lead.
Three-quarters Everton Reserves 3, Sheffield Reserves 2.

EVERTON RES v.  SHEFFIELD UNITED RES
Star Green 'un - Saturday 29 March 1924
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Everton made one change, Houghton played for Willis at inside left. Sheffield United played as advertised;- Teams; Everton Reserves.- Fern; McDonald, Kay; Peacock, Reid, Virr, Parry, Barton, Mall, Houghton, Forbes. Sheffield United.- Blackwell; Sampy, Plant, McCourt, Mace, Richardson, Partridge, Taylor, Jackson, Hoyland, Evans. Everton won the toss and had the wind in their favour. Play opened quietly, there being little to enthuse about. The first shot came from United’s centre-half, and Fern had to be on the alert to save his charge. A corner then came to Everton, and Reid headed over the bar a centre from Parry. The game had been in progress only six minutes when parry, after beating both Richardson and Plant, put in a perfect centre, for FORBES to beat Blackwell from close quarters. The United were feeling the disadvantage of the wind, several of their passes being ill-timed. A good movement between Taylor and Partridge carried play into the home goal. Partridge was unfortunate in being pulled up for “hands” when only a few yards from the ‘keeper, before he could get in his shot. At the other end Parry, who was most impetuous on the Everton wing, sent in a dropping shot which rolled across the crossbar before going outside. Another attack by the United left saw Evans put in a  shot which brought Fern to his knees, and later Hoylake struck the crossbar. After 20 minutes the United got the equaliser in a rather simple fashion, for PARTRIDGE sent in a high centre, the ball dropping into the goalmouth for Fern to miss it altogether in his attempt to punch clear. The Everton goal had another narrow escape when mace had a shot which rebounded from the crossbar. Everton made one strong attack from which WALL, after receiving a pass from Barton, placed the home side two up. Half-time; Everton Res 2, Sheffield United Res 1.
Five minutes in the second half FORBES scored for Everton. Play had only been progress five minutes in then second half when Forbes placed Everton further ahead, chiefly through their better combination, did most attacking, but Mace, the United centre-half, was playing a capital game, and several times held up the home forwards. The United reduced the lead with a goal from JOHNSON who, after racing between the backs, beat the goalkeeper. With the wind in their favour, the United pressed hard to gain the equaliser, but found McDonald and Kerr were good in defence. With only one goal between the teams, play became very interesting, especially in the last ten minutes, and many thrills took place in both goalmouths. In the last minute of the game Everton after putting on pressure, scored through  FORBES, who beat Blackwell with a fine, hot shot.
Result Everton Reserves 4, Sheffield United Reserves 2.

EVERTON RESERVES 4 SHEFFIELD UNITED RESERVES 2
March 31, 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
A capital game was seen at Goodison Park. Everton won 4-2, and deserved their victory because they were more skilful in attack, controlled the ball betters, and showed more finally about their work. Forbes on the extreme left was prominent throughout and had the satisfact of scoring three of the goals. The United the disadvantage of having the wind against them in the first half and their passing was very inaccurate. Everton play with much confidence and succeeded in opening thee score after six minutes, Parry after beating the half and full backs, places a centre to the foot of Forbes who gave the goalkeeper no chance. After 20 minutes the United equalised, a centre from Partridge right into goal, and Fern allowing the ball to roll over his arm into the net. After Mace had hit the crossbar, Wall put Everton ahead. It was in the second half that the United proved most dangerous, and Fern's charge had some narrow escapes. Forbes placed Everton further ahead, and Johnson reduced the lead, with a capital individual effort in the last minute, Forbes scored Everton's fourth.

HONOURS FADING
Athletic News - Monday 31 March 1924
CARDIFF CITY’S COSTLY LAPSES
INDECISIVE ATATCKS
CARDIFF CITY 0 EVERTON 0
By Cymro
In opposing Everton at Ninian Park, Cardiff City had an opportunity of strengthening their position and of increasing their interest in the closing stages of the fight for championship honours. When they could ill afford to concede a point, yet at a critical period did they do so. Everton might have been defeated by a reasonable margin if all scoring chances had been utilised. Cardiff City’s handicap has been heavy of late. Prominent players were injured. They had hoped to field their usual eleven, with, of course, the substitution of Wake for Herbert Evans, but Clennell had not made the expected recovery, and Hagan, the ex-Newcastle United forward, was introduced to partner John Evans on the left wing. These alterations notwithstanding, there was distinct promise in some of the early play, and, despite a strong crosswind, that rendered ball control difficult, both teams displayed resource in adapting themselves to the prevailing conditions. But while this cleverness manifested itself in midfield, it served to bring out in bolder relief a weakness within striking range.
An Open Game.
There was a lack of incisiveness when the penalty area was reached, and Cardiff were chief offenders. Speedy changes of venue, however, helped to sustain interest, and not infrequently the crowd of 15,000 showed appreciation of neat play that turned defence into attack. Despite the fact that promising movements in midfield flattered only to deceive, Cardiff gained an early chance of at least testing the defence. Gill’s judgment was commendable in placing the ball forward so as to enable Len Davies to slip in between Raitt and Livingstone. Momentary hesitancy, however, was the centre’s undoing, and Harland dashed out and cleared. Incidents of this character kept recurring. Delays at crucial moments proved fatal to hopes of success. Cardiff could not claim monopoly of these scoring positions, for Chadwick shot wildly when John Cock and Irvine had made a perfect opening. Farquharson’s task was a sinecure compared with what Harland was faced with, though the City goalkeeper was once called upon to exhibit exceptional alertness in fisting away from under the bar when Irvine promptly diverted with his head a lobbing centre from Troup. Gill and Len Davies in turn contributed strong individual bursts that came within an ace of outwitting a sound defence. Cardiff had claims for one penalty kick. In this connection it may said that Cardiff were unfortunate, but there was an incident, at later stage, when the Everton centre forward, having regained possession of the ball following a tackle Nelson reached easy shooting position only to lose the advantage through a pause in the play in which Nelson received brief attention from the trainer.
KEENOR STILL SHINING
Fortunes fluctuated to the end of a hard, if not brilliant, contest. Direct shots at goal were few. The best were made by Irvine and Chadwick for Everton, and Keener and Len Davies for Cardiff. Harland was busy throughout, while Farquharson was mostly an onlooker. Everton were well served at back, and there seemed to be a better understanding existing between Raitt and Livingstone, and the half-backs than was the case with Cardiff. McBain kept a watchful eye on Len Davies, while Keener did similarly with Cock. Wake proved a success at right half-back, though he often wanted energy. Hardy also shone, and had a strong wing tackle in Irvine and Chedgzoy. Cardiff City. Farquharson; Nelson, Blair; Wake, Keener, Hardy; Lawson, Gill, Davies (Len), Hagen, and Evans (J.). Everton.—Harland; Raitt, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Referee: A. J. Prince-Cox, London.

CITY FORWARDS AT FAULT
Western Mail - Monday 31 March 1924
By Citizen
CARDIFF CITY 0 EVERTON 0
Although Cardiff City managed to break the spell of a succession of defeats when they met Everton at Ninian Park on Saturday the result of the game was a keen disappointment to the majority of the spectators. A complete City revival was hoped for, but the forwards though playing much better than in some recent games, finished badly and again failed to get a goal. March has indeed been a lean month for the City sharpshooters, who have only succeeded in scoring a solitary goal in seven games including the two English Cup-ties with Manchester City. The loss of a point to Everton is another serious blow to the City, who still have an outside chance of securing the championship. If, however, ambition is to be realised in this direction the forwards will have to give a vastly better account of themselves in the remaining eight games, five of which will be played at Ninian Park. It is here that the weakness in the City team manifest itself. Len Davies alone of the front rankers did justice to his reputation on Saturday. After being on the injured list for a fortnight the Cardiff boy came back and played a rattling good game, but he was indifferently supported. I am more convinced than ever that Gill is a player of moods. In this game he occasionally showed flashes of brilliance, but generally speaking he appeared to lack confidence in himself, and too often made his passes in such a manner that his colleagues had little or no chance of accepting them. Lawson who re-appeared after two weeks’ absence through injury, started quite well, but in the second half the strain appeared to tell on him and he did little. Hagen, who took Clennell’s place at inside-left, was a clever schemer and invariably made his transfers to Jack Evans very skilfully, but Hagen is not thrustful enough. The functions of an inside-forward do not begin and end in providing opportunities for his colleagues. Hagen must get goals, or at least try to and until he does he cannot be acclaimed a success. So far as I can remember, the City inside-left did not even make as much as one attempt to score in this game. His partner, Jack Evans, was not himself, being slow off the mark. Of course, some allowance must be made for the players in view of the fact that a light ball, a hard ground, and a high wind often upset their calculations, but the complaint against the City quintette is not that they failed to control the ball, but that they frittered away innumerable chances through hesitancy and lack of judgement when favourable scoring positions were gained.
WINNING LEAD MISSED
In the first half the City had so much of the game that had the forwards exercised the slightest of steadiness in front of goal a winning lead would have been secured. Yet only on one occasion did the Everton defence look like surrendering, and that was on the stroke of half-time. Len Davies skilfully drew the defence before pushing the ball through to Gill, who, taking the ball in his stride, flashed in a fast rising drive which missed his objective by inches only. In the second half Everton improved and thrice came very near securing both points, although on the day’s play they were fortunate to get even one. On the first occasion Keenor edged Cock as he was going through, and Chadwick, who took the free kick, sent in a rasping drive from the fringe of the penalty area which just grazed the top of the cross-bar. A few minutes later the Everton inside-left sent in another glorious drive from fully 25 yards’ range, which crashed against the cross-bar and went behind. A minute from the end Cardiff had another shock when Troup sent across a centre, which Farquharson, who had a strong sun in his eyes, completely misjudged. Irvine dashed in and seemed certain to force the ball into the net, but somehow Farquharson managed to scramble it round the post for a corner.
VISITORS THE MORE DANGEROUS
These incidents, all provided by Everton, only go to show how much more impressive the visitors were in front of goal than the City. Generally speaking, they were well held by the defence, but whenever they got within striking distance they were much more dangerous than the Cardiff forwards. Farquharson, apart from his mistake in the last minute, was not so convincing as usual, and more than once seemed in difficulties. On the whole, however, he had a very leisurely afternoon, as also did Harland at the other end. Between the respective full-backs there was little to choose, though I thought nelson and Blair showed the better judgement in making their clearances. Still, Raitt and Livingstone both defended grandly, and to them, as much as anyone, Everton owe their partial success. In the first half, in particular, they were given a severe gruelling, and whilst I thought they took unnecessary risks on occasions in passing back to their goalkeeper, they were always steady and sure-footed. No fault could be found either with the half-backs. Keenor on the one side and McBain on the other were great workers, and times without number initiated clever attacks by varying the open game with subtle and swift passes through the centre. Wake, who took Herbie Evans’ place at right half, give a remarkably good account of himself against what, in my opinion, was the best flank on view. He worried Troup all the time, and his wholeheartedness and cleverness frequently won the admiration of a critical crowd. Hardy, too, more then held his own against the elusive and crafty Chedgzoy, the headwork of the little Cardiff half-back being particularly good. Cock, who seems to have regained much of his old-time cleverness since he left Chelsea was a prominent figure in the Everton attack, and though it took him all his time to shake off the attentions of Keenor, he kept his flanks together very well. The best of the visitors’ vanguard, however, was unquestionable Chadwick, a beautifully built player, and the most deadly marksman on view. The crowd numbered about 20,000. Teams;- Cardiff City; Farquharson; Nelson and Blair; Wake, Keenor, and Hardy; Lawson, Gill, Len Davies, Hagen, and Evans (J.). Everton; Harland; Raitt and Livingstone; Brown, McBain, and Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Referee; Mr. A.J. Prince-Cox, London.

EVERTON SHARE AT CARDIFF
Liverpool Echo - Monday 31 March 1924
EVERTON DRAW
By F.E.H
Everybody, of course, is familiar with the phrase "wind and weather permitting." These two conditions quite spoiled the game at Ninian Park on Saturday when Everton and Cardiff City played strenuous football on a hard ground and in a very colourable imitation of a hurricane. Frankly and briefly the match did not rise to the standard of first-class football, though there were thrilling moments when both goals escaped what appeared to be certain capture. The best intentional efforts of the two sets of forwards were frustrated by the breeze and a certain director—whose name I will not disclose- talked about the ball "eddying in circumambient ether!" Everton were not too clever in the first "forty-five," but they were quite masters of the situation in the second, and they were distinctly unlucky in not gaining full points when Chadwick missed the mark with two exceptionally fine drives and when Irvine hit the crossbar. The feature of the game was the hesitancy of the Everton forwards is front of goal, but it was pleasant to note the fine touches both in attack and defence of the half-backs. The full backs were occasionally in trouble though they played well, and Harland kept a good goal.  Cardiff, it appeared to me, were suffering from a sort of " end of the season" feeling, and they were fortunate, all things considered, to split the difference with their opponent.