Everton Independent Research Data

 

BURNLEY 2 EVERTON 0
May 1, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON AGAIN BEATEN
BURNLEY'S TWO QUICK GOALS.
The Evertonians were again caught napping on Saturday, when they were defeated by Burnley in a strenuous, but not uninteresting encounter. The match, it is true, rather suggested the end of the season, and the attendance was below the usual Turf Moor standard. A puzzling wind prevailed, and there was much wildness in the shooting even at close range. The first stages of the game showed that the visitors were much behind their opponents in the matter of combination, and it was certainly their own fault that the Burnley men did not take a lead in the first twenty minutes. They subsequently made amends, however, for within a few minutes of the interval the home side put on a couple of goals in the twinkling of an eye. Taking the game as a whole the ex-champions thoroughly deserved their victory, and Everton may account themselves fortunate in the fact that their goal average stands them in such good stead. At the same time, full credit must be given for the sterling work of the half-backs and the two other lines of defence. RUN OF THE GAME.
Burnley had the benefit of the breeze and made the pace extremely hot for the visitors. They were especially dangerous on the right wing, and Richardson more than once tested the capabilities of Fern. He was always on the look out for an opening, and a header from Mosscrop passed just over the bar. Kelly, too, was rather a thorn in the side of the Everton defence, but fortunately Downs and Weller, were both at the top of their form. the home forwards maintained the pressure and eventually Kelly scored with a fast shot that gave Fern little chance. Straight from the centre the home vanguard raced down again, and Fisher taking a short pass added the second goal. The second half ran much more favourably for Everton, but their finishing touches were lacking, and though they struggled gamely to the end and they failed to find the target.


THE PLAYERS.
The work of Chedgzoy was as polished as usual and the right wing, thanks to the help of Peacock, frequently did brilliant things. Irvine is the centre once again demonstrated that he can do excellent work, and as an instance of this he once hit the woodwork with a beautiful shot. The half-backs showed a nice and proper understanding. Hart, Brewster, and Fleetwood doing much to keep back the onslaughts of the Burnley forwards, while Downs and Weller, as already indicated were always well in the picture. Teams : - Burnley: - Dawson, goal, Smelt, and Taylor, backs, Emerson Basnett, and Watson, half-backs, Fisher, Kelly, Richardson, Lindsay, and Mosscrop, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs, and Weller backs, Fleetwood, Brewster (captain), and Hart, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Peacock, Irvine, Reid, and Alford, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 0 ASTON VILLA RESERVES 1
May 1, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
This game, which was quite in keeping with end of season football, was played at Goodison Park, on Saturday. It was only on rare occasions that any life was infused into the play. Everton had to find substitutes for three of their best players in Jones, Weller, and Alford, the wingmen in particular being badly missed. The game during the first half was mostly confined to the Villa quarters, and many chances came to the Blues, who failed lamentably when it came to final touches. Only one good shot, and that by Wall, which struck the upright, and a header from Chadwick, caused any anxiety to the Villa keeper. After forty minutes' play the Villa scored a surprise goal. Watson racing through all opposition finishing by tricking Caddick and placing past Salt with ease. Everton were unlucky to be one down at the interval. The opening of the second half was dull and well advanced before Everton put on pressure, during which time McCrae had the hardest of luck with two fine shots. Chadwick and Wall also came near scoring. Teams. Everton Reserves: - Salt, goal, Caddick, and Yarwood, backs, Brown, Jeffs, and McGrae, half-backs, Parry Spencer, Chadwick, Wall, and Young, forwards. Aston Villa Reserves: - Manning, goal, Maystead, and Blackburn, backs, Johnston, Bell, and Turner half-backs, Armfield, Jakeman, Watson, Arder, and Gillibrand, forwards. Referee T. Leworth (Bolton).

EVERTON NEWS
Athletic News- Monday, May 1 1922
Two Everton directors and Harry Makepeace, the club’s coach, were at the Clyde- Rangers match at Glasgow on Saturday after Clyde players. Presumably the Clyde directors are willing to part with several of their best men.

CLEVER MOSSCROP
The Athletic News- Monday, May 1, 1922
BURNLEY LEFDT WING TROUBLE EVERTON DEFENDERS
BURNLEY 2, EVERTON 0
By Centaurus
Neither side having anything at stake, and the end of the season at hand, it was not to be wondered at that the game at Turf Moor was almost wholly a tame affair. With the exception of the concluding five minutes of the first half there was little live wire about the game. Up to that time the play had been neat but exceptionally slow, but two minutes from the interval Kelly opened out to Mosscrop, and the latter replied with a centre which Lindsay failed to make use of. Downs kicked the ball back, and KELLY pounced on it, and with a fast, low shot found the net. Fern only being able touch the ball with his finger-tips entered the goal. From the kick-off Kelly got in another shot, which Weller back-heeled, and Downs turned the ball over the bar. Mosscrop placed the corner well, a defender kicked the ball back to him, and the wing player lifted it across to FISHER, who calmly lobbed the ball over the heads of a group of defenders out of Fern s reach.
TWO GREAT SHOTS
Only occasionally was Dawson called upon in later portion of the game, though during a brief spell of attack Alford had the ill-luck to strike the outside of the post, whilst both Irvine and Downs put in in great shots which tested Dawson to the utmost. Almost throughout the game Burnley predominated but put little dash into their play. Kelly wandered in a way which was disconcerting to his comrades, but his occasionalbrilliant busts made him a player to be feared, and later, when he settled down to concerned action with Fisher, the wing gave a delightful exhibition. It was again Mosscrop, however, who was the outstanding forward, and there were fairly frequently patches of brilliant triangular work, in which Watson and Lindsay claimed a big share. Emerson, at right half was equally conspicuous for constructive work, and it was largely owing to the excellent service from their half-backs that the forwards were able to carry out most of their sustained attacks. Both Smelt and Taylor played a sound game at back, and against Chedgzoy, who was Everton’s best wing forward, Taylor more than held his own. Whilst Everton attack did well in midfield the finishing of the inside trio was far from being good, hesitation spoiling good chances. Irvine led the line well, and was ever ready to snap up chances, but he was not well supported by his inside men, and often had to work alone.
THE WORK OF BREWSTER
The line, as a whole, did not show a good understanding. Brewster was a powerful defender, who worked unceasingly, and kept Richardson subjected. Even against the subtlety of the Burnley left wing Fleetwood and Downs were far from being without honours. Fern kept a good goal, and could not be blamed for the score. Burnley; Dawson; Smelt, Taylor; Emerson, Basnett, Watson; Fisher, Kelly, Richardson, Lindsay, and Mosscrop. Everton; Fern; Downs, Weller; Fleetwood, Brewster, Hart; Chedgzoy, Peacock, Irvine, Reid and Alford. Referee; Mr. L.N. Fletcher, Bury.

THE CAST-OFF CROWD
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, May 1 1922
Bee’s Notes
Here’s a pretty list- Liverpool won the championship with an ex-Everton player, lacey. Greenock won the Scottish Cup with an ex-Everton player, Gourlay. Cardiff came to life, thanks to Clennell and Jack Page, ex-Everton. Stoke may come to Division 1, through the help of Tom Page, ex-Everton. Bobbie Parker, ex-Everton, has helped to bring Nottingham Forest back to Division 1. Stan Davies, ex-Everton, helped to push out Liverpool, and Frank Jefferis helped to take Preston to the Cup Final.

EVERTON THROUGH
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, May 1, 1922
By F.E.H
Everton have weathered the storm, though they have sailed perilously close to the wind. At turf Moor they permitted Burnley to gain the ascendancy for a couple of clear goals after a  rather “end of the season” game. Still, there was plenty of ginger on both sides, and quite a lot of cross-firing or, as my military friends would say, enfilading. But leaving out the two shots that did hit the target there appeared to me to be a tremendous amount of wasted energy. The ball was frequently driven wildly wide of the mark and the only player to profit by this was the goalkeeper. Burnley exercised much better control over the ball than their opponents. The forward line, though keen and conscientious, did not quite knit as one could have wished, and it was here that the weakness lay. The half backs were “sound and solid” to a man, and the defence was fine in its strength. Downs., among the forwards in the later stages of the game showed that wonderful player’s intrepidity.
TRANMERE v  EVERTON AT ANFIELD TONIGHT
Tranmere Rovers’ team against Everton, at Anfield, tonight, kick-off at 6.30, in the final for the Liverpool Senior Cup reads;- Bradshaw; Stewart, Noven; Campbell, Milne, Cunningham; Morton, Hilton, Lloyd, Rainford, Roberts.

EVERTON RESERVES 1 TRANMERE ROVERS 0
May 2 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
LIVERPOOL SENIOR CUP FINAL
Everton fielded a strong side at Anfield last evening in the final of the Liverpool Senior Cup competition, and won the trophy for the second year in succession, from Tranmere Rovers, (who were their opponents in the final last year) by the only goal of the match. The game did not reach a high level and was spoiled chiefly through the wretched shooting of both sets of forwards. The Everton inside forwards who had innumerable chances, particularly in the second half, were the greater offenders in this respect. As it was it was left to a full back to score the only goal after about half an hour's play. Jones took a corner kick and Downs who had come up behind the half-backs, gained possession about 25 yards out and drove in a first time shot that cleared the hands of the players in the goalmouth and beat the goalkeeper. Everton undoubtedly deserved their victory on the run of the play for Tranmere though good in midfield, were easily held by the Everton half-back line, and Downs, Caddick and Salt were not often called upon. Their defence was subjected to long spells of pressure, but stood the strain in most praiseworthy fashion. Downs, Brown, McGrae, and Alford were best for Everton and prominent for the Rovers were Stewart, Niven, Bradshaw, Milne, and Rainford.

MR. W. R. CLAYTON
May 2, 1922. The Liverpool Echo
EXPLAINS HIS CASE
Mr. W. R. Clayton former Everton chairman has sent me the following letter: -
Sir, - I though the Everton Club were going to get through without a newspaper controversy, but the directors think otherwise and have written you on the club's affairs. I am not going to be drawn into any general discussion, but I must answer the letter from the directors in your Friday's issue. At a meeting of shareholders held on Friday week. I made a statement to transfer fees to a number of the shareholders. My statement was questioned by a friend of the directors, and I then gave the names of the players, I refereed to and the amounted paid for their transfers. My figures could not be disputed. I would give them to you now in detail, that it is as unwritten law not to make these figures public. Let us examine the director's figures. They say in the last year of my chairmanship £12,100 was spent in transfers. Just so! But whom was the amount spent on and what sum was paid. Part of this £12,100 was paid for McDonald, Crossley, and Reid, and the told amount paid £6,500. They did not play for the club during my chairmanship, they came to the club the season afterwards, in the year which the syndicate took possession. My colleagues never had any service from them; the debits rightly belong to the present board.
THE LEGACY.
Put it in another way the present board admit having spent on transfers during the two years control £19,060, add the £6,500 for McDonald, Reid, and Crossley and you have on the directors own showing £25,550 of transfer players to help them, and yet during the season we have always been floundering at the bottom of the League table. What does this show? Either lack of ability to buy the right men or bad management. When they have digested the above figures, if they will let me know, I will debt their account with a larger sum making over £30,000 and tell them why. Having got thus far, what was the position at the end of 1919-20, the year the syndicate took control? We left them such players as Fern, Downs, Fleetwood, Peacock, Brown, Chedgzoy, Clennell, Harrison, and Grenyer. Eliminate Clennell and Grenyer if you will, because they were not fully recovered from accidents, and you will have seven men fit to take their place in any team. If you again eliminate Brown you have six men who have all through this season held their positions and would have done so in any club. One shudders to think what the position of the club would have been without Fern and Downs in the last line of defence, they have been consistently brilliant. Fleetwood and Peacock at half, Chedgzoy and Harrison forward, these six men automatically selected themselves. There was never any question about them. So the present directors started with an asset of six players out of the eleven about whom they had no need to think. This is a big frame work. They therefore had only to provide five men to blend in order to make up the team. They have had £25,500 worth of new men and they have been unable to find five men to blend with the six best men in the country, whom we left to them in order to make up a winning team. Yet these directors told the shareholders in their now famous circular that they had the conceit to believe that they could lift the Everton Club to a higher pedestal than it had ever reached.
THE RECEIPTS.
The directors in their letter not only give the amount paid for players, but the amount received for players whom their have sold to other clubs. I did not refer to this matter, but now they have done so it opens up another channel of criticism. What do these receipts mean? Take one case. Against the strenuous opposition of Mr. Francis, Mr. Davis, and myself the syndicate majority engaged a man and paid £4,000 for his transfer. They played him frequently, and when they found, after we had lost numerous matches, that his services were not helpful to the club, they transferred him at a lost to another club. This is nothing to be proud of. Take another case. They paid £2,000 for a man whom by the way; they could have got for £850 if they had known their business. This man never got an opportunity of showing his ability in the team, although there were many occasions when there was an opening. If it was worth while paying £2,000 he should surely have been suitable for first team services. He never got a chance, and he was eventually transferred at a loss. The only other man, I will mention is Clennell, a man who served the club well, who is a genial little fellow very easy to manage, and who would render good service to the club. They played him with one first team game, and then transferred him, and the directors are taking credit for the amount they received. When the directors dropped him, Cardiff City who were then at the bottom of the League rushed in for his transfer, and by his consistent play and brainwork he has helped to lift Cardiff City from the bottom of the League to near the top of the table. Although the directors have taken credit for the amount they received they do not deserve credit for their acumen or business ability in getting rid of such a valuable player, who would have been a godsend to our club this season, and so I could go on, but these examples are quite sufficient. As I am writing I would like to point out that these directors, who claim to be able to do so much, have had the assistance of two professional advisers in Makepeace and Kirkwood –assistance which we never had. Further than this, they have been able to pay the players £3 each for every win, and £2 for every drawn game, and yet, with all these advantages in their favour, with all their “conceit” they have been clever enough to make a miraculous escape from relegation. The question is. What is the reason? In the first and most important place it is a lack of general ability, a want of knowledge of how to handle men; the players have lost their confidence. How can a club be successful if the directors have not got the confidence of the players?
PLAYERS STATEMENTS.
I have studiously avoided coming into contact with any of the players during this season, but a leading player of the League team, one of the most gentlemanly players the club has ever had approached me a few weeks ago and said, Mr. Clayton, the boys and myself sincerely wish that you are back again on the board as things are in a terrible way. Our games are not being lost on the field, but upstairs, in the boardroom. Another player of the first team spoke to a gentleman whom I know and said there is not a practical man on the board. A third first team player told another gentleman practically the same thing. This indicates that the players have lost confidence in the board. In the case how can we as shareholders expect them to win matches? I mention this to prove the incapacity of the board, not as a hint that I wish to return to the board; in fact, I told the shareholders who were present at the meetings, told that after the twelve months' liberty that I had from the strain of club management, I had no desire to take on such responsibility, especially under present circumstances, but I am desirous as one who sacrificed much for the upbuilding of the club to see it again successful, and I cannot see this success brought about by the present board of directors –yours faithfully. W.R. CLAYTON.

DOWNS SCORES!
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, May 2, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Everton fielded a strong side at Anfield last evening the final of the Liverpool Senior Cup competition, and won the trophy for the second year in succession, from Tranmere Rovers, (who were their opponents in the final last year) by the only goal of the match. The game did not reach a high level and was soiled chiefly through the wretched shooting of both sets of forwards. The Everton inside forwards, who had innumerable chances, particularly in the second half, were the greatest offenders in this respect. As it was it was left to a full back to score the only goal after about half an hour’s play. Jones took a corner kick and Downs, who had come up behind the half-backs gained possession about 25 yards out and drove in a first time shot that cleared the heads of the players in the goalmouth and beat the goalkeeper.

HALL WALKER CUP SEMI-FINAL
May 3, 1922. The Liverpool Courier.
Burscough Rangers at home yesterday easily defeated Everton “A” in the semi-final of the Hall Walker Cup, and will meet Frodsham in the final tomorrow even at New Brighton. At half-time Burscough enjoyed a rather luck lead of a goal, for the visitors, who had the wind and sun behind them were the better side, but the Rangers defence was excellent. Bithel of Southport scored the goal, a long range shot, curling out of the reach of Fletcher. In the second half Burscough monoplised the game further goals being scored by Taylor, and Flannagan (2). The home forwards, were particularly offensive, and gave the Everton defence a gruely time. Chadwick, who led the Everton forwards, was subdued by Horton, the home centre half, Young being the visitors best forward.

TAME FINISH AT TURF MOORE
Burnley News- Wednesday, May 3, 1922
BURNLEY OBTAIN BOTH POINTS AT EVERTON’S EXPENSE
TOO MUCH INDIVIDUALISM
GOAL SCORING PERIOD THE ONLY BRIGHT PATCH
BURNLEY 2 EVERTON 0
By “Kestrel”
Like many other popular heroes, the epitaph !could be written of the League football season which ended in Burnley on Saturday. "He passed away quietly in his sleep." Everybody on Saturday, players and spectators alike, realised that the end was near, and they did not want to disturb the last few moments. It was a very tame affair, with occasionally something to raise a smile, not much to raise a cheer.  One felt all the time that Burnley could have put more gusto into the game and have made the last one worthwhile going to see, but as things turned out was plenty of sugar and honey, lots of nice things done in a slow fashion, but very little acid in it to give the sweet things a flavour. Aa a game it was poor, almost devoid of pulse, and if it had not been for one bright five minutes in the first half, which brought enough goals to suggest that Burnley had won comfortably, the game would hardly have been worth watching. One longed all the while for Everton to get a goal past to ginger themselves up, but they either could not or were contented to remain where they were, just out the reach the long arm of relegation:
ABSENCE OF TEAM WORK
Fortunately for Burnley it is not often they play in the go-as-you-please fashion that was characteristic of the game nearly all through. It may be that in slowing down the pace more was seen of the fine points of midfield play, but the suffer was too easily put on the candle just as the crowd was expecting a decent bit of brilliance.  For quite a long period individualism, occasionally amounting to selfishness, prevented anything like good approach work, and it was a fault from which more than one man suffered, several of the players spoiling reputations as well as team play by trying to beat the Toffee team on their own. The result was that they were robbed and deservedly so by defenders who ought never to have been allowed to touch the ball, and there was for quite a long period in both halves, hardly a semblance of team work or a sustained attack. Ball control by nearly every man in the Burnley front line, at times approached brilliance, but the fault lay in overdoing it and in over-finessing. At times pretty patterns were woven but there were so many 'floats" that the design was completely spoilt. When Burnley did settle down to really determined work, there was little question about their superiority as an attacking force. Having got rid of a desire to exercise a roving commission which certainly did not serve to bring cohesion to the line, Kelly was again an initiator of skilful moves, and he practically spoon-fed Fisher at times. The result that Fisher gave evidence of genius which augurs well for next season. But there was not a more insidious pair than Lindsay and Mosscrop, the latter being the shining light of the line. He, at any rate, suffered little from the dilettantism of the side, except when in the first few minutes of the game he tamely tapped the ball back to Fern after the custodian had thrown it out. Afterwards he was a veritable tornado in comparison to many, and though he had a great deal to thank Lindsay for in the way he was served, he got in a lot of dangerous centres which would have meant a crop of goals if the side had been screwed up to its usual pitch.
TWO GOALS IN MINUTE.
As a matter fact, Mosscrop had a foot in both the goals that were in the one bright patch of the game. That was about three minutes before the interval. Kelly started the move with one of those long raking passes out to the left which he is so adept at. Mosscrop took the ball along nicely and placed to Lindsay, who steadied it too long, and was robbed. But as the ball was beaten out, KELLY pounced on it, and with a first-time drive which hardly rose he had Fern beaten, the custodian diving down, but being unable to do more than touch it with his fingers as it shot past him. Straight from the placekick Burnley went away again, and Kelly put in a drive dead on target, but Weller reached it with the heel of his boot, and turned it away from goal. Downs was evidently flurried as the ball came to him, and in an effort to kick out he deflected the ball over his own bar. Mosscrop took the corner-kick, and the ball was returned to him for a second effort. This time he lifted the ball across to FISHER, and the latter very coolly lobbed the ball over the heads of several defenders into the far corner of the net. Though Everton strove harder after this and were well led by Irvine, who was a thrustful man and would do well if he had good support, the front line as a whole finished wretchedly. There were several occasions, however, when the Burnley goal was seriously threatened, Irvine once having hard luck as he struck the upright. Later he got in a fast, low shot, which Dawson had to dive for. But the Everton forwards as a whole were so inept that Downs came into the front line for a time and made a capital shot, which Dawson again went to earth for successfully. Taken on the whole, however, the visiting forwards were well held, but there were at least two occasions when Burnley, defenders only saved the situation by deliberate, fouls which left a nasty taste. There had been fouls the other side, but that was no excuse for the occasions referred to.
NEAT TRIANGULAR WORK
Though the Everton halves worked hard, and Brewster especially so, it was obvious that they had not the discretion and the constructive abilities of Watson and Emerson, who at times engaged with their wings in some beautiful triangular work. It is indeed a tribute to the Irishman that he has adapted himself so well to the right half position, and he was not only a good supporter of his forwards but a reliable asset in defence. Basnett worked astonishingly well on the light ground, and behind them were two good, and steady and sturdy backs, with Dawson at his best when really tested. Richardson in the middle occasionally put out some neat passes, but he got few opportunities for showing his thrustfulness, as he was well watched by Brewster. Fern did a of good work in goal, and Downs was Everton's more reliable back. Fleetwood, Chedgzoy, Peacock, and Irvine were the other outstanding men. The teams" were; Burnley Dawson; Smelt and Taylor: Emerson. and Watson; Fisher, Kelly, Richardson, Lindsay and Mosscrop. Everton: Fem; Downs and Fleetwood, Brewster (Captain), and Hart; Chedgzoy, Peacock, Irvine, and Alford. Referee: Mr. L. N. Fletcher, of Bury.
Touring arrangement of both Liverpool and Everton are now completed. The League champions leave Liverpool on May 17th, and London on the following morning proceeding via Dover, Calais, Paris, Modane, arriving in Milan on the 19th.

NELSON RETIRES FROM THE FRAY
The Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, May 3, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Ex-Inspector Nelson writes me; - I am sorry I have not been able to carry forward my intentions of seeking election on the Everton board. I have had many unsolicited offers of assistance, but unfortunately I was not able to get the “share” qualification in time to be of use this year. I have to thank you for inserting my last letter, as from what has reached me an independent man would be welcomed by the great majority of the shareholders.
A KINDLY WORD
I get this note from Salford; Just a line to say how glad I am to see you take a stand for the old Everton club. There are a good many supporters who seem to think a team should always win and that it is only a question of money to gain points. One thing seems to be overlooked by them, and that is the very creditable clean games of the Everton team. No team can point to more scrupulous displays than the past and present players. Under very trying circumstances and changes, through sheer bad luck and accidents, they this season have had more than their share of trouble. However, this will change, and I as an old supporter of twenty years am glad to see yourself recording a little sympathy, and thrust to see many more good displays away from home as I have in the past. No one can say that in Fern, Downs, McDonald, Livingstone, &c., the club has not got whole-hearted players, and also the half backs and forwards as constituted; and if one may single out any player of real brilliance my vote goes to Brewster, and I thrust this great player with a slice of fortune, will yet rank with the past great captains of the team, viz., Holt, Boyle, Booth, Taylor who in their day had no superiors.

EVERTON’S WIND UP AGAINST BURNLEY
The Liverpool Football Echo -Saturday, May 6, 1922
By Bee
This was the last day of all, and in view of Everton’s escape and the surety by which they avoid the Second Division led to the final match, v Burnley, being of a very ordinary character. The day was fit for football, and not too nice for cricket. There was naturally a lack of fire in the proceedings.
Everton; Fern; Downs, Livingstone; Fleetwood, Brewster (Captain), Hart; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Irvine, Wall, Harrison. Burnley; Dawson; Smelt, Halley; Emerson, Basnett, Watson; Fisher, Kelly, Richardson, Lindsay, Mosscrop. Referee; Mr. Fletcher, Bury.
EVERTON’S UPHEAVAL
The popularity of Jerry Dawson can made manifest when the Burnley goalkeeper made his appearance. Dawson should have been a busy man in the opening moments but for Well having his foot and the ball blocked. This incident occurred after the left wing had shown fine combined movements. Play was tasty, if not brilliant, and them was a fair amount of shooting to engage one's attention. Lindsay, did not get a proper hold on the ball, and thereby lost a nice chance.
EVERTON IN CONFIDENT MOOD.
Chedgzoy without undue exertion, made a centre that Dawson removed with one hand. and Brewster twice come near heading through a corner kick—it is one of his specialities. Everton played in a more confident manner than usual, sod Fazackerley did many smart things, the most practical being a fine drive long out, the ball passing out narrowly.  Burnley had not much fortune. Kelly had his stockings torn and his calf injured. Basnett hurt himself, and Smelt made one error, quite excusable, that would have cost him a goal if Irvine had been sharper to accept a chance. Livingstone caught the disease, and his misjudgement led to a corner, from which Emerson made a nice shot to the foot of the post, Fern being prepared for all emergences. Much of Burnley's work was pretty, and Emerson got a wonderful round of applause for his doggedness and ability against Wall, Harrison, and Hart. Mosscrop and Lindsey had a merry innings and revealed some of the finer points of play, but with the sun coming out and the ball bouncing lightly, the players eased off and the game became patchy.
HUGGING OVERDONE.
Even so, there was a surprising idea on the part of the forwards who hugged the ball and courted injury. Irvine could not quite get under way when Halley made a woeful blunder. The crowd shouted "Shoot,”  Irvine ran and dribbled on to get a decent position and eventually passed square to Fazackerley, who, in make secure, waited until Watson had come upfrom behind and kicked clear.  Burnley made a speedy and spirited reply. Kelly made a half pull shot which, if wide, was certainly an excellent first time effort. His second shot was nearer the mark and again of great pace, the ball travelling inches over the bar. Richardson followed up with nice effort, and when Fern slipped the crowd feared a goal until the ball edged away outside. Irvine got into the penalty area without being able to shoot, and from first to last Downs was foremost in defence. Hart played a splendid game.
BURNLEY AT CLOSE RANGE
Lindsay was best in close work, as he did not shoot with anything like accuracy. Burnley's most dangerous appearance came now. Everton had to face a free kick just outside the penalty area, and Lindsay received the ball, as well as an injury, from Fleetwood.  The Burnley man showed a fighting attitude, and the lack of control was unfortunate. Basnett let in Fazackerley by claiming offside without avail, and the Everton forwards were so weak that they could take the easiest chances.  Harrison kept his best for the last two minutes when he made Dawson pick up smartly to prevent goals. When the second half was started, Irvine ran through on his own, and failed to propel the hall aright.  The match was rather noteworthy by this absence of the finishing touch,so that it was good to see Livingstone cleverly keep the ball in play. Half-time —Everton 0. Burnley 0.
THE BALI BEATS THE MAN.
His comrades was injured the next moment. There were two spurts one by Chedgzoy being very close, and another by Mosscrop led to the pace of the ball beating the man. Irvine made an opening and made a mess of the shot.  If he had been on his Aston Villa game form he would have scored three by now.  Not a great deal wasseen of Kelly. Correspondingly, Fisher suffered, Basnett, however., playing a good and hearty game. Fazackerley in a zig-zag run, roused enthusiasm and a complaint against the referee for not allowing a corner when a shot was blocked.  Then came further hesitance on the partof Irvine who lay between the backs and would not shoot, and finally hesitated until Dawson running out, smothered the ball.  One could not imagine an easier chance.
DAWSON PUNCHES MERRILY.
Irvine apparently decided that he would make no more hesitant shots and when he made a first time drive, Dawson punched away in a clean and certain manner. Moreover, Dawson followed up with two further' samples of perfect punching. Fazackerley and Harrison were the unfortunate people to suffer for this handsome sample of goalkeeping. Each shot had direction and pace and to one of the efforts, Dawson had to fall to the earth so that the save was the more meritorious.
THE ENTERPRISING DOWNS
Although Burnley were able, their full-backs were not secure. Still they managed to stop an outrageous piece of enterprise on the part of Downs, who showed how to run forward, become a forward pass on the ground, and take a wise position. He was baulked, but he had a bountiful reception. Harrison made the hottest drive of the day, and it was the pace of the ball that caused it to swerve out of the goal area. It is worth mentioning that the “old gentleman” Downs had played another of his own pattern games, and this in spite of having had his nose flattened by a ball that went upward and onward at a fierce pace. Downs should be known as “Ironsides.” The wind was stronger than one imagined, and Burnley found this a barrier, and for long spells failed to make any movement. Fazackerley scored for Everton at eighty five minutes.
TWO QUICK ONES
Ten minutes from time Wall scored an extraordinary goal, Dawson having left his goal to attend to Irvine and Wall recognising what was happening fled across and without delay, just flicked the ball. As the ball trekked towards the open goal, a full back ran to try to catch and clear, but the ball ran on and on and on and squeezed its way into the corner of the net. Dawson made yet another clearance on the ground from Harrison’s shot, and Fazackerley taking the rebound scored easily.
Final; Everton 2, Burnley nil.

VILLA RES v  EVERTON RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, May 6, 1922
Half-time.- Aston Villa Res 0, Everton Res 0.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, May 6, 1922
By Louis T, Kelly

EVERTON 2 BURNLEY 0
May 8, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON'S FINAL FLOURISH.
BURNLEY WELL BEATEN AT GOODISON PARK.
Everton finished their League programme with a capital victory over Burnley, at Goodison Park, Although there was little “bite” in the game, it contained much that was interesting. Play in the first half showed the sides to be very evenly matched, and it was in this period that the Burnley forwards produced their best work. Everton, however, came with a flourish in the second half and deserved their two clear goals victory. They played with confidence, and with more steadiness on the part of Irvine, who repeatedly failed to use fine openings, they must have won by a greater margin. One of the best features of the game was the brilliant display of Dawson in the Burnley goal. His safe punching and masterly judgement helped him to keep the Everton forwards in check till the last ten minutes of the game. Fern had much less to do than Dawson, but he was very sound; while Downs showed commendable keenness, and Livingstone was prominent with many fine clearances. The Everton half-backs made a powerful line, and they had little difficulty in reducing the Burnley attack. Brewster worked with great earnestness, and his forward movements were exceedingly useful. Harrison was one of the most deadly shooters, and Fazackerley's dainty and effective footwork were features of Everton's good work. Irvine appeared slow in making up his mind, and he certainly missed a glorious opening when he allowed Watson to kick the ball clear from his pass to Fazackerley. Burnley had a fine half-back in Emerson, and Kelly, although he got little support, occasionally revealed skilful footwork, while the backs (Smelt and Halley) made few mistakes.
INCIDENTS OF THE PLAY.
There was pace in the opening movements, and Brewster, with his head almost beat Dawson in the first few minutes. The Everton forwards shot well, and Fazackerley did many smart things, but the first and best real shot was a splendid drive by Emerson, which Fern saved at the foot of the upright. A little later the Burnley half back got a much-deserved round of applause for his clever defensive play, and Kelly drove in a glorious shot that was a shade too high. Irvine hesitated too long in making his scoring positions, but he had two splendid chances early in the second half, when he got past the Burnley backs. Dawson replied with clever saves. Everton did most of the attacking, and Dawson made brilliant clearances from Fazackerley and Harrison. Wall scored Everton's first goal after eighty minutes' play, and the manner of scoring was somewhat unusual. Dawson left his goal to deal with an attack on the Everton right, and Wall was quick to note the empty goal. With a deft touch Wall sent the ball goalwards and it rolled into the net before the Burnley back could reach it. Five minutes later Fazackerley got a second point, netting the ball after Dawson had cleared Harrison's shot. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs, and Livingstone, backs, Fleetwood, Brewster (captain), and Hart, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Irvine, Wall, and Harrison, forwards. Burnley: - Dawson, goal, Smelt, and Halley, backs, Emerson, Barnett, and Watson, half-backs, Fisher, Kelly, Richardson, Lindsay, and Mosscrop, forwards.

ASTON VILLA RESERVES 0 EVERTON RESERVES 0
May 8, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Though this match ended in a goalless draw, Everton were distinctly unlucky not to bring about a definite issue in their favour. In, the opening half the visitors gave the Villa defenders an exceptionally bustly time, Jones and Reid on the wing providing the inside forwards with numerous openings, but the opportune shortly of Miller and Spencer was made ineffective by the superb work of the Villa goalkeeper. Although the Villa had slightly the better of play in the second half, the Everton defence mainly due to the assiduous work of Brewster, Weller, and McGrae, easily repulsed the few energetic attackers of the Villa forwards, the movements of which were chiefly engineered by Stephenson and Archer. Everton were responsible for the better combination, Jones on the right wing in addition to infusing Chedgzoy with dash, providing many accurate centres. The Villa custodian had to contend with more effective shots then Salt, but one mistake by the latter, through fumbling the ball when Mellow, a new Villa player, and beaten the opposition, nearly cost his side defeat.

WIGAN BOROUGH RESERVES 1 EVERTON “A” 1
May 8, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
At Springfield Park, Wigan, before a fair attendance. The home team had the advantage of a slight breeze, but Everton were noticeable for a good run on the right, which, however, Leary cleard. Ashcroft received a nicely timed pass from Heaty, but placed behind. A free kick award to Everton was put behind, while a minute later Yarwood was sorely troubled by Campbell, the first named conceding a corner, which was cleared. A shot taken by Latham struck the upright, while Ashcroft taking the rebound, shot high. Young was was held close in, and Yarwood taking the spot kick placed the ball just under the bar. The second half opened in spirited fashion, both ends being raided, while shots by Barson and Hodges went wide. The home team were awarded a penalty for a foul on Latham, but Fletcher cleared the shot taken by Ashcroft. However, the home team equalised though Lathine a few minutes later from a corner. Wigan were pressing keenly, but Kelso and Yarwood were sturdy defenders. Close on time Ashcroft miss an open goal for Wigan.

EVERTON DEFENDER GOES TO WIGAN
May 8, 1922. The Liverpool Echo
Allan Fare the Evertoin defender, was signed by Wigan Borough today, Wigan have Harrington and Collins among other ex-Liverpool men.

EVERTON ARISE
Athletic News- Monday, May 8, 1922
DAWSON’S GREAT PLAY FAILS TO SAVE BURNLEY
EVERTON 2, BURNLEY 0
By Junius
There was not the slightest suggestion of end-of-season play at Goodison Park where the Everton players were the cleverer of two good sides, and finished up deserving victors. The game was strenuously contested all through; footwork reached a good standard of efficiency on both sides, and but for a marvellous display by Dawson the Everton team must have prevailed by a pronounced margin. There was little to choose between the sides in the first portion, though the Burnley keeper was more often called upon than Fern, but following the change of ends the Everton forwards bounded into brilliant form, though unable to defeat Dawson until ten minutes from the close.
A Great Save.
Chedgzoy had made play on the right, and Dawson had come out to intercept a side tap towards Irvine. Meanwhile WALL had strayed across the centre, and, with the keeper helpless, put the ball into the goal. This success fired the Evertonians, who exerted considerable pressure, and five minutes front the close FAZACKERLEY had nothing to do but place into the net after Dawson had made a great save from Harrison. Finishing power, however, was not a strong asset on either side, for many open chances were allowed to pass unheeded. Irvine was a great worker, but experienced little luck against Basnett, who kept a watchful eye Everton’s inside forward manoeuvres. Fazackerley made some dainty passes to Chedgzoy and his centre, but the keen anticipation and keen tackling by Watson made much clever and tricky work of little avail. Generally speaking, Harrison and Wall were usually well held by Emerson, and it was not until late on that any quarter was exacted from Burnley’s half-back line. Mosscrop and Lindsaywere an effective left wing, with Watson behind them to keep Fleetwood busy. It was from this quarter that most of the Burnley pressure arose, and many were the tussles with Downs when nearing the danger zone. The last-named was not averse to displaying superabundant energy in the dribbling business, and altogether Everton’s right-back was among the most successful of the Everton side. Brewster’s length and heading ability served a very useful purpose, while Fleetwood and Hart completed a line that plied their forwards with good judgment.
Coolness Personified.
Livingstone was coolness personified, and in an easy unaffected way got through a vast amount of useful work. Burnley’s defence was quite sound, both Smelt and Halley showing resource and cleverness both in anticipation and recovery against the Everton forwards when in their most aggressive moods. Smelt was probably the more effective, as he rarely overkicked his forwards, but both covered the keeper with judgment. The whole situation might aptly be Summed as Dawson’s game. He prevented Irvine scoring on three occasions when the centre was clean through, while his dealing with shots from Chedgzoy, and Harrison at short range will not be readily forgotten. Everton; Fern; Downs, Livingstone; Fleetwood, Brewster (Captain), Hart; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Irvine, Wall and Harrison. Burnley; Dawson; Smelt, Halley; Emerson, Basnett, Watson; Fisher, Kelly, Richardson, Lindsay, and Mosscrop. Referee; L.N. Fletcher, Bury.

EVERTON LEAVE THE VICTORY TILL THE FINISH
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, May 8, 1922
By Bees
So we come to the end of another football season. This has been a fairly fair season. There has not been much filth, but there has been some ankle tapping, and I hope we shall see an more from our own men, whatever the opposition does. It takes two to make a squabble and three to settle it. Let us be the third party risk with the peaceful persuasion.  It needed persuasion to attend a match on Saturday, I should imagine, for Everton were not troubled about position, and Burnley had beenwobbling after seeming certain to be the chief dancer to Liverpool. However, there were the loyal men—probably 25,000 strong. The loyalty of the Everton supporters is aby word. He had not a great deal to enthuse over if we cut out the Dawson act. This act is an oldish one on the records. It consists of a tall. thinnish line with two jutting-out like fists. Them fists have ever been trustworthy. On Saturday they were super trusty. Will Dawson ever become rusty?  It would seem he has the elixir of football life.  His punches and clearances were admirable, and it was only poverty-stricken passing back that brought him his first black spot —a goal to Wall, who had two strong shots blocked and his toes were in the same category. It is to be hoped he does not suffer from corns. Having tasted fruity substances Fazackerley applied another goal against Jerry, thanks to Harrison’s powerful drive being turned back to the inside right. So Everton folk went away with the joy of two late on goals- these always make them talk. And let me tell you Everton played quite well up to a point; Irvine then failed in front of goal. He was curiously indecisive. He would not hit a ball first time. Perhaps he wanted to wheedle through in the manner of Downs and Fazackerley. He is much too young for that. He must cultivate the first time drive. Brewster proved in heading and bustling up affairs that he should be at centre half-twice he was inches off heading a goal, and Hart and Fleetwood supplied the right flanking notes. Hart is a personality. He must curb his desire to overdo the dribble. Let us get a lead- and then let the fancy work be hemmed on. At back the two fellows, stalwarts shaped as ever. Livingstone has a way entirely his own. I would trust him and it, just as we have learned to know how far Dickie Downs can go, with sure knowledge that if he is robbed he can come back and take the ball from his rival.  Downs is one of the wonders of the football age. Dawson is another, Meredith is another and Manchester United is another -but United’s is not so much wonderment as astonishment. They will find their work cut out to get back to Division 1. Nottingham Forest, with Mersey friends in Bobbie Parker and Sam hardy, return to the land of class, and with them the Stoke City club, which has had many of our pages in football history.

LIVERPOOL COUNTY MEDAL COMPETITION.
May 9, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
The first round of the Liverpool County Medal competition took place at Goodison Park last evening. Everton defeating Orrell, champions of the Lingari League, in the first game by a goal to nil, and Tranmere Rovers gaining the verdict over Skelmersdale United by a margin of two clear goals. The game between Everton and Orrell was tame, and the football never rose to great heights. Apart from Kelso at full back, Everton fielded a purely local side. In the first half they were the superior side, McGivney netting towards the interval. Orrell, improved, following the resumption, but rarely looked like scoring poor finishing providing their undoing. For Everton, Kelso, Spicer, Caddick, and McGivney did well while Best, Watson, Steele, and Hughes, did best for Orrell.

A CALL TO SPORT INSTINCT
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, May 9, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Jack Crosby writes;- Dear Bee,- In view of the campaign directed against the present management of the Everton F.C., perhaps you will permit a non-party reply from an outside observer, and one who has no axe to grind beyond that of liking fair play. The position of the Everton club in the League has been made the subject of many sarcastic and unsportsmanlike remarks. None have seemed top weigh one or two points which seem to me very essential when criticising the management. Many of the Everton matches have been lost by sheer bad luck, and in a year when many good players are at a premium I beg to suggest that a moment’s consideration may be beneficial to those who merely look at the superficial facts-mainly, the League position. Everton lost 18 matches; Aston Villa, who many regard as the finest team in the country, lost 17; Sheffield United lost 17; Sunderland 18, and Huddersfield 18, the English Cupholders. Everton scored 57 goals; Liverpool only scored 6 more; Newcastle scored 59; Chelsea 40; West Bromwich 51; Huddersfield 53; Cardiff, the much-boosted club, scored 61 or four more than the despised Everton. Everton had 55 scored against them; Burnley, third in the League, had 54 against them; Cardiff 53; Aston Villa 55; Bolton 59; Middlesbrough 69; Manchester City 70. Everton have scored more than ten others in the League; their defence shows better than eleven others. Look at the matter with an unprejudiced eye and there can be no disguising the fact that, with half the luck some other clubs had, Everton would have been near the top fighting their friends across the park. And there are probably many things beneath the surface which might account for their poor showing on occasion. People will talk, and players are but human. As for the Palace debacle, one agrees that it was an unpalatable defeat; but surely we are sportsmen enough to realise that the game would not be worth the playing if such surprises did not occur. Because McDonald, the Australian cricketer, has made two ducks since he started to play for Nelson is surely no proof that he is a bad cricketer. Come, gentlemen, let us be generous; let us show that spirit of true Lancastrians when things are going badly, and instead of bickering at those in authority put out backs into it and instead of pulling back, give the club a push forward with all our might.
COUNTY MEDAL COMPETITION
The first round of the Liverpool County Medal Competition took place at Goodison Park last evening. Everton defeating Orrell, champions of the Zingari League in the first game by a goal to nil, and Tranmere Rovers gaining the verdict over Skelmersdale United by a margin of two clear goals. The game between Everton and Orrell was tame, and the football never rose to great heights. Apart from Kelso at full back, Everton fielded a  purely local side. In the first half they were the superior side, McGivney netting towards the interval. Orrell improved following the resumption, but rarely looked like scoring poor finishing proving their undoing. For Everton, Kelso, Spicer, Caddick, and McGivney did well, while Best, Watson, Steele, and Hughes did best for Orrell.

EVERTON EXCEL
Burnley Express -Wednesday, May 10, 1922
By Sportsman
Burnley played their last game at Everton and lost it by a couple of goals scored in the last twelve minutes. Once more the folly of overdoing the passing back to the goalkeeper was seen, and the snapping up of a back pass by an opponent led to the first goal being scored by Wall. The second goal came four minutes later, Dawson falling in saving from Harrison and Fazackerley netting over the prostrate custodian. The teams were;-
Burnley; Dawson; Smelt, Halley; Emerson, Basnett, Watson; Fisher, Kelly, Richardson, Lindsay, and Mosscrop. Everton; Fern; Brown, Livingstone; Fleetwood, Brewster, Hart; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Irvine, Wall, and Harrison. Referee Mr. L.N. Fletcher, Bury. The game was strenuously contested throughout and the footwork reached a good standard of efficiency on both but the balance was in favour of the home side, who thoroughly merited their victory. Dawson again gave a marvellous display, and but for his skill Everton must have won by a larger margin. In the first half, which was goal-less, there was very little to choose in the sides, but on changing round the home attack showed a big improvement. They, however, found Dawson unbeatable until Halley made the unfortunate back pass which gave Wall his opportunity. Still neither side showed the finishing power that might have been expected from their midfield play, and many chances were allowed to pass unimproved. 
DAWSON DOMINANT
Everton’s centre was a great worker, but he experienced little luck against Basnett, who also kept a watchful eye on Everton’s inside forwards. Fazackerley made some dainty passes to Chedgzoy and his centres, but the keen anticipation and tackling by Watson made much clever and tricky work of little avail. Generally speaking, Harrison and Wall were usually well held by Emerson, and it was not until late on that any quarter was exacted from Burnley’s half-back line. Mosscrop and Lindsay were an effective left wing, with Watson behind them to keep Fleetwood busy. It was from this quarter that most of the Burnley pressure arose, and many were the tussles with Downs when nearing the danger zone. Everton’s right back was among the most successful of the Everton side. Brewster’s length and heading ability served a very useful purpose. Burnley’s defence was quite sound, both Smelt and Halley showing resource and cleverness both in anticipation and recovery against the Everton forwards when in their most aggressive moods. The whole situation might aptly be summed up as Dawson’s game. He prevented Irvine scoring on three occasions when the centre was clean through, while his dealing with shots from Chedgzoy, Fazackerley and Harrison at short range will not be readily forgotten.

A WIN FOR EVERTON
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, May 11, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Copenhagen, Wednesday-Everton beat Copenhagen team today by 5 goals to 2.

EVERTON SIGNING
May 12 1922. The Liverpool Echo
Everton Football Club have signed Williams Darwen's inside marksman for two years. During the season just ended, Williams scored 37 goals. He formerly played with Blackburn Rovers Reserves.

EVERTON IDEAS.
May 12, 1922 The Liverpool Echo
In reply for the letter signed “Jack Crosby” lately appearing in your column, I (another outside “Observer” with no axe to Grind) would like to say a few words (says “Critique”). Your correspondent draws our attentions to Everton's perilous and sorrowful position in the League table and then has the temperity to ask us not merely to look at superficial facts. Ye gods! Superficial facts, indeed. It is absurd to say that many of the matches have been lost by sheer bad luck, and to continually repeat that Everton scored so many goals and only had so few debited against them. Where does all this lead to, and what does it really indicate? Simply this –that the team as a whole lack the vim or “devilment” which today is so essential for success. Oh, for the days of Settle, Hardman, and Jack Taylor. They used to roll up their sleeves.
“Shareholder” says; I don't know any of the present board or their predecessors, but I see and weigh up things as well as most. Up to 3 year or two ago the club was in the very front of the football world, respected throughout the land; now it is in the dust. Why? Through the Dickinson party. Let the shareholders hand together and eject the syndicate. With Mr. Clayton's help we can bring the club back to its best.
“ Entre Doux Feux” writes: - As an independent supporter of the Everton team, I would like to make a few comments on Mr. W. R. Clayton's letter in your notes. In the first place does Mr. Clayton overlook the fact that had he and his colleagues not been displaced from the Everton board they would have had the services of McDonald, Reid and Crossley, also, that for the greater part of the last two seasons Crossley has been unable to play through injuries, while McDonald has only played in about a dozen matches in the past year. Again, as he asserts, one of Everton first class men passed the remark that more matches were lost in the boardroom than on the field why did Chedgzoy ask for a trial at centre forward when the team was handicapped for players, and why did Jones refuse a tempting offer to play for a First Division club? These are only two instances of the loyalty of the Blues' players. When Mr. Clayton resigned, the Blues were in as low a position as they are now; but injuries had not so much to do with it as the constant chopping and changing of players. In my opinion the reserve team would have won the championship of the Central League but for the abnormal calls for the first team, duty, and have therefore justified the professional appointment of Harry Makepeace. Personally I would like to see Mr. Clayton on the board again, but whilst he continues in his self appointed role of dictator, I think he had better stay where he is. I congratulate the Everton players on their clean play, and hope that with fair luck we may see the old team in the exalted position they held for so many years.
“T.W.B,” writes: - The lowly position is attributable to accidents and misfortune, and not to ill-feeling, I had occasion to visit Burnley, and had an opportunity of meeting the players, and the directors who accompanied them, and from my observations, I can say that a more happy and harmonious set of men one could not wish to mingle with. “Evertonian” writes: - I hope the spectators will give the players fair trial, and remember they are only human. How is it men who have played for Everton can shine in other clubs, namely Page and Clennell, of Cardiff and Davies of West Bromwich Albion. Let's all play the game.

SECOND MATCH
May 13, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Everton played the second match of their tour in Denmark yesterday, when they met a Copenhagen selected side at Copenhagen. The king of Denmark was present, the match resulted in a goalless draw. Everton meanwhile have signed W. Williams, inside left from Darwin during the past two season, last season he scored thirty-seven goals. Williams formerly played with Blackburn Rovers, the transfer fee is not divulged but it is understood to be larger than any previous payment for a Lancashire Combination player.

THE NEW EVERTON BOY
May 13, 1922. The Liverpool Echo.
No forward has made greater progress in Combination Football during the past two seasons than Billy Williams, Darwen's star inside left, and in securing his transfer from the Anchor Club, Everton have succeeded where Manchester United, Chelsea, Cardiff and Burnley failed. Many clubs have been watching his play during the season just closed, but, as a matter of fact, Williams had no desire to take up a position in higher-class football, which was waiting. He holds a position of responsibility in a fenisionces paper mill, and but for this Darwen might have benefited by a four-figure transfer fee at the close of last season. Billy is a player who trills, the crowd, and who gets goals, he has been Darwen's top goal scorer in each of the last two season's and his total crop for last season and the season preceding, it is in the region of the Century mark. He is all bone and muscle, and there is nearly 12 stone, of him, and he is about 5ft 9ins, in height square-jawed, and square-shouldered, he is a player of the hard-working, bustling type, who worries opposition defenders out of their shoes and makes their hearts ache. A brainy schemer, he is as easily held as an eel, and an opponent never knowns which way he is likely to turn, or the man on either side of him, to whom a quick pass is likely to be given. Everton have been closely following the play of Williams for several months, and they have secured the man they wanted at a figure which though it is not disclosed, is, I am able to say a bargan price. Williams is only 24 years of age, and is one who has his heart and soul in the game. He is not a talker, and prefers doing things to discussing them.

A KING AT EVERTON MATCH.
May 13, 1922. The Liverpool Echo.
Everton played the second match of their tour in Denmark yesterday, when they met a Copenhagan selected side at Copenhagen. The King of Denmark was present. The match resulted in a goalless draw.

A KING AT EVERTON MATCH
The Liverpool Echo- Saturday, May 13, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Everton played the second match of their tour in Denmark yesterday, when they met a Copenhagen selected side at Copenhagen. The King of Denmark was present. The match resulted in a goalless draw.

THE TOURIST.
May 15, 1922. The Liverpool Echo.
I have a note from Mr. Tom McIntosh, the Everton Secretary, stated that Everton won their first match by 5-2. (Peacock 2, Irvine 2, and Harrison), and gave a delightful exhibition. Everywhere the boys find the Danish people pleased and anxious to assist them, all are having a good time.

EVERTON BACK AGAIN FROM COPENHAGEN.
May 16 1922. The Liverpool Echo.
INCIDENTS OF THE VISIT.
Everton are back again after their Danish tour. Copenhagen (one of their centre spot), has many peculiar features, as a city, say an Everton tourist. To begin with, its Station, on the platforms below the street level, is a dingy affair, wooden flooring, narrow, and congested with fruit, sweets, and news kiosks, old of course, the inevitable barrows. Upstairs, the entrance hall is one of the finest in Europe –broad, light, clean, and airy, with every convenience one could hope for. You emerge to the street, and before you is the Tivoli Gardens, a wonderful pleasure ground similar to the Crystal Palace, but where, for a small sum, you can spend a whole day with monotony. Probably the most stiking feature of Copenhagen –or to use the Danish, Knobenhavn –to an Englishman, after he has become accustomed to dodging vehicles, in consequence of the road rule being reversed from the English, is the tremendous use made of cycles. Copenhagen is a flat city, with asphalt pavements, thus offering tremendous inducement to the cyclist. It is possible to stand in one spot, about 5-30 p.m., after the business houses empty, and be passed by no fewer than 250 cycles in less than five minutes. It is really an amazing experience one cannot cross the road without considerable danger, as the cyclist's range almost across the street, and form, one constant procession. Almost every resident seems to ride, and no doubt the city is a veritable gold mine for cycle dealers.
ROUND AND ABOUT.
The Town hall also possesses an amazing device in the shape, of an endless belt lift, which is constantly moving, and those who use it need to be stick in getting in and out. When I was there my adventurous spirit decided to try it for one floor, but the question of plucking up courage at the next landing was a doubtful, and it was only a fear of what might happen “at the turn” that compelled one hugh jump out to fall into a heap on the floor, as an official passed a Danish warming –quite unnecessary, I may add, for a should never risk my skin again. Copenhagen is a city to delight the feminine eye, its shops are really grand, with a preponderance of perfume shores, and in this connection are Englisnmen deplores the lack of intuition by our proprietary article manufacturers in not printing their labels in the language. Not all people know English and this cannot read English inscriptions.

EVERTON VIEW OF DANISH FOOTBALL.
May 17, 1922. The Liverpool Echo.
The Everton Football Club party which went to Denmark to play games in that country reached Liverpool yesterday after a very successful tour lasting five days. The nineteen people who went –Mr. Coffee, the chairman, Mr. Banks, a director, Mr. McIntosh and a friend, Jack Elliott, the trainer, and fourteen players –were given a royal reception wherever they went, and the tour was enjoyed by all. Half a day was spent in Cologne, a night in Hamburg, and four days in Copenhagen, and the games being played in the latter town. The party found Cologne a curious sort of town and did not altogether enjoy their stay there, but in Copenhagen every effort was made to give them a thoroughly good time; and it was agreed by everyone that these efforts were eminently successful. Two matches were played, both on the state ground in Copenhagen, and each time the opponents were picked players from the district. The first was won by the visitors 5-2, and the second was a goalless draw. In a short conversation with an “Echo” representative, Mr. McIntosh the Secretary of the club said he was agreeably surprised to find that football in Denmark had reached such a high standard and confidently affirmed that either of the two teams that Everton met would hold their own in the Second Division of the English League. In proof of this he added that Raith Rovers, the Scottish First Division team, who are now touring that country, were beaten comfortably only the other day by one of these Danish teams. Asked whether the style of football there was much different from the English style. Mr. McIntosh answered in the negative. He said that the defensive work was particularly good, and attributed the semi-failure of the Danish forwards to their lack of confidence. The goalkeeping was well up to standard, and altogether the players showed a very intimate knowledge of the finer points of the game.
WILL NOT TRAIN.
When asked if he had any introduction to the Danish method of training footballers, Mr. McIntosh replied; “They don't train. There have been no coaches in the country for a considerable time, and it is left to the players themselves to keep fit. That they were all in perfect conditions, however, was obvious, and they stayed the game quite easily.” The ground on which they played was fitted out in the best modern way, and was capable of helding 25,000 people. The accommodation for the players and officials was the same as that of the better-class English clubs, and the whole ground compared favourably with those we have in this country. “The crowd,” said Mr. McIntosh, “was a sporting one. The team was given a wonderful reception when it came on to the field, and throughout the game the greatest enthusiasm was shown. At the first match the attendance was 8,000, and at the second 13,000.
As to the ability of the officials in charge of the game, Mr. McIntosh said that if the referee who officiated at their games are representative of Danish referees in general, then we could do with some of then here. There decisions were always accurate, and their handling of the men admirable. The directors of football in Copenhagen showed their graduated for what they declared was the best exhibition of football they had ever seen by taking the part out for motor drives every day in the surrounding districts, and looking after them in the best possible fashion. Mr. McIntosh added that even the King of Denmark took an interest in the visitors, and was introduced to them at half-time at one of the matches. All the players looked as fit as the proverbial fiddle, and the memory of the splendid time they had in the company of “the men from the board room” will help a great deal in preserving that spirit of harmony between player and official, which plays such an important part in the success of a club.

EVERTON CAPTURE
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, May 18, 1922
Dundee wire says Raitt, their full back, signed by Everton. He is 5ft 8in, and weighs 11st.

DUNDEE BACK FOR ENGLAND DAVIE RAITT SIGNS FOR EVERTON
Dundee Courier - Friday 19 May 1922
A Clever Defender David Raitt, Dundee's brilliant right back, was yesterday transferred to Everton F.C. For some time recently rumours have been our rent throughout the city regarding the possible departure of several well-known players in the Dundee ranks. Raitt's name was freely mentioned, and although was hoped that he would re-sign for the Dens Park club, his departure, which was announced yesterday, came as no real surprise.  At the same time, however, the suddenness of the announcement caused a big flutter football circles in the city. Immediately the first intimation was made that Raitt was going to a Liverpool club many rumours gained currency regarding the transfer of other players and also an exchange for the Dundee back. The Courier was officially informed last night, however, that no other signings had taken place and that no player had been exchanged for Raitt. The present situation seems to indicate, however, that interesting announcements may made shortly.
Dashing and Fearless.
—Raitt, although he has never caught the favour of the selectors, is undoubtedly one of the finest League backs in Scotland. He came to Dens Park three years ago from Buckhaven F.C., and very soon after; his arrival jumped into the right back position in the " Dark Blues' " team. Ever since he has served faithfully and consistently, and has made an admirable partner for " Napper" Thomson. Perhaps the sustained brilliance of Thomson has to some extent overshadowed the work of Raitt during these seasons, but nevertheless there can be no doubt that the dashing and fearless displays Everton's new back have contributed greatly to the record which Dundee held, particularly during last season, of having one of the finest defences in Scotland. Possible Successor.—No information is yet available as to who Raitt's successor will be, hut it is hoped that a suitable partner for Thomson trill be found. A player of Raitt's calibre will do. the present time there is no player, with the possible exception Aimer, on the Dens Park books who can be regarded as candidate for the post. Even that Aimer left back, although he kicks with either foot, and the several fine displays which he pave for the first eleven last season when Thomson was suffering from his eye injury may assist in solving the nroblem of who to act as " Napper " Thomson's partner next season.

DAVID RAITT SIGNED ON
May 19, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
The Everton Football Club yesterday secured the signature of David Raitt, right back from Dundee, who has been three season with the club, during which time he has played regularly in the Scottish league team. Raitt is a brilliant player and a clever tackler and strong kicker. He is really a product of the war a miner by trade he never played other than juvenile football, but so rapid was his progress on the return from the war that he attracted the attention of many clubs. Dundee being adjacent to fife, manager McFarlane and he proved a sound investment, he was mentioned for international honours during the past season picked him up. But Marshall of Middlesbrough proved to strong a rival. Twenty-two-years-of-age, he stands 5ft 8ins and weights 12 stone, he is one of the speediest backs in Scotland and Thomson and Fortherington (goalkeeper) has constituted the best defence in Scotland. He is a player who should shine in English football Meanwhile…. The Everton football club company limited have issued the following; - take notice that an extraordinary general meeting will be held at the law association room on Friday week, in pursuance of a requisition deposited at the registered office of the company on may 10 TH , signed by the holders of one-tenth of the issued capital of the company and that at such meeting the following business will, in accordance with the said reposition, be taken into consideration: - namely to consider and, if approved, to carry the following resolution:- that it isn't the best interests of this company that there should be a complete change in the directors, and that the whole of the present directors of the company be removed from office and cease to be directors accordingly,'' Thomas H. McIntosh secretary.”

EVERTON MAKE A MOVE.
May 19, 1922. The Liverpool Echo.
As stated in our last edition last night, Everton have signed on a big, fast and capable full-back –David Raitt, right back of Dundee, who has been three seasons with the club, during which time he has played regularly in the Scottish League Team. Raitt is a brilliant player, a clever tackler, and strong kicker. He is really a product of the war. A miner by trade, he never played other than juvenile football, but so rapid was his progress on his return from the war that he attracted the attention of many clubs. Dundee being adjacent to Fife he was picked up by manager Mcfarlane and has proved a sound investment. He was mentioned for International honours during the past season, but Marshall of Middlesbrough, proved too strong a rival. Twenty-two years of age, he stands 5ft 8ins, and weighs 12 stone. He is one of the speediest backs in Scotland, and with Thomson and Fotheringham (goalkeeper) has constituted the best defence in Scotland. He is a player who should shine in English football.

EVERTON’S SEARCH FOR PLAYERS
The Liverpool Echo-Saturday, May 20, 1922
THISTIES AND CAKES
Hughie Ferguson's name in a Goodison Park connection has again cropped up this week : but as to how matters stand with Sailor Hunter's centre forward can only he disclosed out Everton way. The Merseyside Blues apparently intend to have new players next season, and it seems likely that some of them may be from Dundee. The Jute team, it must be remembered,possess Scotland's deputy outside left in the person of Alec Troup, a dandy little player who has been kept out of many Scottish international teams by the brilliance of Alan Morton, of the Rangers. The editor saw Troup play at Birmingham a couple of seasons ago, and can vouch for the Dundee player's ability. The only difficulty to the way of a transfer to Goodison might he that Alec’s benefit is due next season. Another Dundee player on whom Everton are said to be sweet is Raitt, a strong solid back of the Dicky Down.

EVERTON’S EXTRAORDINARY MEETING
Liverpool Echo- Saturday, May 20, 1922
Bee’s Notes
“A Shareholder” writes;- I was rather surprised to receive notice that Messrs, Clayton, and Co, have decided to call an extraordinary meeting to obtain powers to depose the whole of the Everton directorate. I think, instead of doing good to the old club, this action will tend to defeat the object apparently in view, viz;- The rebuilding of the tea and restoration of goodwill among all these who call themselves Evertonians. As long as shareholders are accusing either old or new directors of incompetency, how on earth can a club succeed? Mr. Catton, editor of the “Athletic News,” last month used most sensible words in saying; “A common feeling and united action are the only principles of success in a football club, as in other bodies; Personal dictation and divided counsels have caused more trouble in football clubs than bad play and feeble referring.”

RAITT AND TROUP
Sunday Post - Sunday 21 May 1922
 In Glasgow on Tuesday Dundee Director denied that his club had been interviewed by Everton about David Raitt, or that there was any intention of transferring him. Yet Raitt was transferred to Everton Thursday And it is current that Alec Troup may follow Raitt across the Border. There is no doubt that Dundee would let him go if the proper price was offered.

LANCASHIRE ASSOCIATION
May 22, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
A meeting of representatives of the clubs concerned in the Lancashire senior cup competition was held at Southport on Saturday, when a scheme formulated by the Lancashire football association for alteration of the arrangement for the contest were approved. The proposals were that the clubs should be divided as follows: - Div 1 Blackburn, Burnley, Preston North End, div 2, Man City, Oldham, div 3, Bolton, Everton, Liverpool, Div 4, Man United, Bury, Blackpool, Stockport, Accrington Stanley, Stalybridge Celtic, Wigan Borough, Tranmere Rovers with the content of the Cheshire Football Association added.

PRESENTATION AT GOODISON PARK
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, May 25, 1922
Bee’s Notes
An interesting little ceremony took place on Monday evening last, that of the presentation of a handsome suit-case, suitably inscribed to Mr. Thomas McIntosh, secretary of the Everton F.C at the hands of the players and trainers at Goodison Park. Mr. Jack Elliott who made the presentation spoke of the harmony which existed between the players and trainers and the management at the park, and eulogised Mr. McIntosh for his courtesy and arrangements regarding the comfort of the players during the recent Continental trip. Mr. McIntosh was taken completely by surprise and was rather overcome at the spontaneity and heartiness of the gift. He said it would go a long way to confound the criticisms which had been levelled recently against the management in regard to the relationship to the players.

EVERTON SHAREHOLDERS AND THE CLUB’S DIRECTORS
Athletic News, Monday, May 29, 1922
The extraordinary meeting called by the malcontents of the Everton F.C. ended in an uproar, and incidentally in large measure vindicated the directors. The resolution calling upon the removal from office the present directors was lost by majority of 56, and is now hoped that the shareholders will accept the past season’s result in sporting spirit, and settle down to the task of raising the club to its former prestige. Mr. C. Cuff, replying on behalf of the directors to criticism, said there had been no serious complaint made against the board except that the team had been unsuccessful.  It must be remembered, however, that there are very few points separating clubs at the bottom from the top the League. Throughout last season there were four injured players under the doctors care, and unable play football.  The strongest desire of the directors, was to see the team doing well. The chopping and changing players was inevitable. The directors did not fear healthy criticism. If they thought they had lost the confidence the shareholders they would at once make way for better men. They felt they had an unsuccessful season, but they were not the only club the League.

 

 

May 1922