LIVERPOOL CALEDONIAN 1 EVERTON 1

November 1, 1892, The Liverpool Mercury

Fresh from their English Cup victory over Bootle on Saturday, the Liverpool Caledonians yesterday, afternoon received a visit from the Everton legue team. About 4,000 were presnt when the following sides commenced operations:- Caledonians:- Whitehead, goal, Lyons, and Parry, backs, Graham, Ross Muir and and Farmer half-backs Deighton (j), Deighton (t) Kirkwood (d), Bryce and Hasting forwards, Everton :- Pinnell goal, Chadwick and Coyle backs, Robertson, Jones, and Jamieson, half-back, Geary, Smith, Maxwell, McLaren, and Milward forwards. It will be seen that Everton had a majority of their men from the Combination team, whilst Caledonians made one change from the side that beat Bootle, McCabe who got hurt on the head on Saturday standing out, and Ross muir stepping in. the visitors had the wind slightly in their favour at the outset, and took up the attack, which they sustained more or less during which pressure, Whitehead and Parry each made fine clearances. Once the home right wing got well down, when J Deighton had a shot. Bryce showed up well on the left, but got small support, and so Robertson and Chadwick could not be beaten. Milward became several time dangerous, shooting strongly and in the right direction though Whitehead was equal to the emergancy. At the other end J Deighton again had a shie, but Pinnel used his hands and cleared easily. He soon had to fist aside. The Caledonians were not to be denied and after J Deighton had been driven to shoot just outside. Kirkwood had a golden chance from Hasting and Bryce. Profiting by this let off Everton made a visit to Whitehead, but Maxwell was to slow in front and Milward followed by driving over at the outside. The home backs and hal;f-backs now had plenty of work to do, and came out very well. still Maxwell wormed his way though, after Milward had shot a wide from long range, and finished up by scoring a neat goal. The Callies however, immediately had revenge, as Bryce essayed a shot,. This Pinnel played,, but sending the ball only a few yards J Deighton promptly banged in successfully. The Caledonains had rather the best of play now up to the interval, but no change was effected in the score-a goal each. On resuming, hostilities for some time were carried on in the home half the Everton forwards being industriously fed, but they were not allowed a grow dangerous so well did Parry, Lyons and the half-backs defend. Smith aty length shot over the bar, from the goal-kick T Deighton went away in a speedy run, until Chadwick interfered. Hasting next moved along and Kirkwood receiving the ball put it to J Deighton, whose shot was erratic. Everton then penetrated goal, but the whistle sounded before the final touch was put on. Everton returned, when Milward sent in a very hot shot which struck the post. Hasting shortly following. Forced his way down and though Chadwick admonstrated a check the ball got to Bryce, who shot too eagerly. In reply Geary sprinted along the wing, and narrowed in, but Lyons blocked the ball smartly, giving a corner. The Caledonians now became the aggressors, causing some anxienty; but Kirkwood was too high in heading. Whitehead then stopped a warm on from Smith. Everton tried hard to force a goal. They passed and shot with great spirit but were repelled time after time, Parry making some marvellous clearances right at the goal mouth. Whilst Whitehead was always safe when called upon. Near the finish Farmer passed out to Kirkwood who shot into Pinnell's hands and from the kick, Everton swarmed round the home goal. In the short time available Pinnel was again tested but was safe, and a well contested game resulted in a draw-one goal each.

 

EVERTON COMBINATION 6 HALLIWELL 0

Novemberr 3, 1982, the Liverpool Mercury

The club, ever ready to render to help to clubs less fortunate than themselves financially organised a match at Goodison Park yesterday, between the above teams for the benefit of the Halliwell club, who but a few years ago were keen opponents to Everton, and who have gained in some capital contest at the old Anfield ground in the pre-league days,. The weather yesterday forturutely proved fine, but the company of spectators was disappointly small. Everton who assisted by Law late of Bootle, as centre forward leead at the interval 3 goals to nil. In the second portion Everton added 3 goals, and finally won by goals to nil. Everton team, Thomas,, goals, Chadwick and Coyle, backs, Wharmby, Jones and Robertson, half-backs, Smith Murray Law, McMillan Elliott, forwards.

TODAY GAME

November 5, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

With Everton League again away from home, this time visiting Derby County –with better luck than last week at Bolton will be the hope of their supporters –and Everton Combination and Leek will be in possession of Goodison Park.

Everton v. Derby County, Derby. Kick-off at 2.45 p.m. The following will play for Everton; Williams, goal; Howarth and Collins, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Jamieson half-backs; Latta, Maxwell, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.

Everton Combination v Leek, Goodison Park, Kick-off at three p.m. The following will play for Everton; Thomas, goal; Chadwick and Coyle, backs; Wharmby, Jones, and Robertson, half-backs; Smith, Murray, Pinnel, McMillan, and Elliott, forwa

DERBY COUNTY 1 EVERTON 6

November 7, 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

The first meeting between these teams took place at Derby on Saturday in fine weather, and in the presence of about 6,000 spectators, including among whom were a number of excurisons from Liverpool. The home club were without their two usual backs, Methven being called home though domestic affiction and Stanley absent owing to a fractured collar bone: while Everton also had to take in a reserve back in A.Chadwick vise Collins, which necessited Howarth on the left instead of the right. The teams were thus as follows Derby County:- Robinson, goals, McLean and Leiper backs, Cox, Goodall (a) and Roulstone, half-backs Mills, Goodall (j), Storer, Bloomer (s) and McMillan forwards, Everton:- Williams goal, Chadwick (a), and Howarth (captain), backs, Boyle, Holt and Jamieson, half-backs, Latta, Maxwell, Geary Chadwick (e), and Milward forwards. Mr Tollotson acted as Referee , and at ten minutes to three Geary opened the play by passing to the right. He followed up by robbing Roustone, and ran towards Chadwick, who centred, but Maxwell failed to Utilise the first chance that was created. With this escape Derby charged the venue promptly on the right, when Howarth gave a free kick near in, but this was no help to the home side as J Goodall drove among the specatators in shooting goal, Derby very smartly eturned. Jamison administered a check,, but could not clear, and so the right wing men moved ahead. Howarth was on the alert, but unfortunately, just when about to take his man, his feet slipped from under him and he fell . this gave an opening to Storer who shot against the bar with terrific force and J Goodall headed a goal from the rebound within five minutes of the start. Everton went down in earnest from the midfield kick, and from hands Chadwick shot well without the desired result, and then followed with a speedly shie, but which struck the far post. Latta took up the theme, and shooting into goal, Milward charged the ball through, end thus in seven minutes the score was even. Bloomer essayed the next shot, but was wide, but Derby could not be driven away until Williams had made two fine saves, Geary and Jamieson each having assited substautially in tiding over the pressure. Once clear, Geary was soon showing his heels, but finished up with a long shot to high. Storer was next penalised for tripping Howarth, and this gave Maxwell the ball, which he passed to Chadwick, but who went a little astray in his aim.Jamieson intercepted timely a few moments later, and Everton took up a rather proprated opportunity in front of the home goal, during which Period Latta and geary tested Robinson. Williams was soon called upon to attend to a good effort by Storer, which he did most satiosfactorily by hitting clear./ holt here gave a free kick, in neutralising which Geary wormed his way down and put in a cross shot, but Robinson gamely picked up the ball, before Maxwell could meet it. Everton continued to display great animation, and during the attack, Maxwell shot so neatly, as to force a corner. McMillan when Derby had made one of then rare forward movements shot wretchly. But not so, with Everton, as on Latta working down, he placed to Geary who got closer in, and then had a shot which gave Robinson no chance, and Everton thus assured the lead after 25 minutes play. They resumed the attack, when Milward was prominent. But the Derby defence held out, and the home team had a short innings, and though not in such a way as could defeat the cool custodain., who saved twice capitally. An off-side arrested Latta when dangerous, but after Geary and Milward had each failed with long shots., the outside right wing man had his revenge, as he took a pass from the left and scored spendidly. Robinson vainly trying to scooped the ball away. Geary than had a shot saved by Robinson, and the half-time arrived with Evertoon leading by 3 goals to1. Soon after resuming Williams made an admirable cleanance an incident which was followed by Geary again driving hard straight and succesfully.he supplemented this stroke with a similar aim, but this time Robinson was ready for him., and Maxwell experimented with a low one, which might have borne fruit, had it been sent in with more force, but which Robinson played with his hands. Everton were not satisfied, and Latta placed a goal, but the whistle sounded for a doubtful claim off-side, just as he took aim following this uncornfortable quarters of an hour. Derby were seen to some advantage but they were not welcome combined, and could not become dangerous. Towards the finish Everton again attacked with effect, as Geary possing off a pass by Maxwell, and once more beatening Robinso, and as the final incident from a threw in by Milward , Chadwick paseed to Geary, who shot, Robinson saved the ball, but Latta net it, shooting through, and then thus scoring Everton six goal,

 

EVERTON COMBINATION 10 LEEK 1

November 7, 1892, The Liverpool Mercury

At Goodison Park before 4,000 spectators. Everton pressed, and only upon one occasion did the visitors successfully invade their opponents quarter. Half-time Everton 5 Leek 1. After the interavl Everton still pressed, and scored five goals result Everton 10, Leeki 1.mCMilland (2), Gordon (2), Smith (2), Elliott (2) murray

Everton Team, Thomas, goal, Chadwick,, and Coyle backs, Wharmby, Jones and Robertson, half-backs, Smith, Murray, Pinnel, McMillan and Elliott, forwards

Places 1 st play 9, won 9 lost 0, drew 0, for 61 against 3 points 18

 

EVERTON 2 STOKE CITY 2

November 14,1892. The Liverpool Mercury

Evan sent off

The first of the two league matches between these clubs was played at Goodison Park on Saturday in the presence of about 16,000 spectators. The following were the teams:- Everton Williams goal, Howarth (captain), and Chadwick,, backs, Boyle, Holt, and Jamieson half-backs, Latta, Maxwell, Geary, Chadwick and Milward, forward. Stoke City:- Rowley goal, Clare and Underwood, backs, Christie, Proctor, and Brodie half-backs, Naughton Dickson Robinson, Evans, and ScHolfield, forwards, Everton started against the wind Geary making the first aggressive movement but he was promtly pulled up by Clare. Stoke took play smartly to the other end. When Dickson put over the bar, but ScHofield was more dangerous, as he drove in hard from longrange and would probably have scored had not Howarth grandly cleared the ball almost out of goal mouth. Geary, in reply, got off in one of his especially runs, and located play for some minutes near Rowley's charge. Here Latta shot outside, Geary went too high, and Latta at a second attempt hit the rope affixed to the net, the scene then changed as Stoke moved down quickly and shot twice. Willimas stopped the first aim from taking effect, but not the second, as ScHofield screwing Williams did not knock the ball far enough away, and was beaten by Robertson, who rushed in. stoke thus assumed the lead in seven minutes. Everton went strongly on restarting but the best chance that occurred was spoilt by Geary shooting wide when near in. At the other end. Naughton essayed a ticklish shot, which Williams was only just in time to clear with his hands. Everton again became aggressive, and Milward centring the ball was narrowly sent out from the right. The pressure contining, Clare conceded a corner, which was followed by Holt shooting into Rowley's hands. Another chance was opened up, but Geary could only shoot tamely, so quick were the stoke backs, and when Latta and Maxwell each took aim, Rowley picked the ball up on both occasions. Proctor next cleverly robbed Geary, but the visitors could make little headway, and were once more driven back. Chadwick lobbed in nicely, but neither Latta nor Geary could meet the ball. Latta, however, soon shot hard and low into goal, when Rowley scooped the ball away. The home half-backs kept their forwards well fed, and as a result of the hard work that was carried on in the Stoke quarters the turf was literally ploughed up the lumps causing much inconvenience to the players, and diverting the course of ball at times. Keeping up the attack so persistently as they did. It was evident Everton must score, and at length they did, a fast movement being finished of successfully by Geary scoring from a pass by Latta. Each goalkeeperwas called upon between now and Half-time, and was sound the interval arriving with the score 1 goal each. Rowley had a good reception upon taking up his position at the other goal for the brilliant display, he had so far given. Williams was at once called upon by Robinson, on resuming, and cleared easily. Milward then made his presence felt by shooting finely, but unsuccessfully, and by nearly rushing the ball through from the right wing's pass. A turn was given to the Stoke attacking party, when Proctor sent in-a-beautiful shot from a throw in. the ball went in at a height but Williams reached it, and punched over the bar, Geary now made his best run of the day, winding up with a hard, straight shot. Then Rowley played, but Milward rushed in and took the return with effect. Loud cheers signified appreciation of this piece of smart play, and also the fact that Everton were leading, but their command was quickly taken from them, as ScHofield ran in smartly shot Williams and the ball charged through. Soon afterwards Evens kicked Holt, in a manner which look spiteful, and was order off the field. Holt was badly hurt, and had to be carried from the field, when it was found that several ribs were brusihed, his injury was so great as to compell his removal to the Hospital, where he will remain, it is feared for few weeks. Each side vcery near getting it in the last five minutes, but the defensive held out, and the result was a draw of 2 goals each.

 

STOKE SWIFY O EVERTON COMBINATION 0

November 14 1892. The Liverpool Mercury

At Stoke. Both teams were strong, and the play was very even, neither side scoring upon half-time. The second stage of the game was a repetition of the first. Neither side putting on a single goal. Both teams thus remain unbeaten. Everton team, Rennie goal, Pinnel, and Collins, back, Wharmby, Jones and McLaren, half-backs Smith, Murray, Gordon, McMillan,, and Elliott, forwards.

Place 1 st , play 10, won 9, lost 0 drew 1, for 61, against 3, points 19

 

PRESTON NORTH END 4 EVERTON 2

November 17, 1892, The Liverpool Mercury

Everton played at Ardwick yesterday, for the benefit of the Halliwell football club, before 3,000 spectators. Gordon and Geary scored for Everton in the first 15 minuyes. Everton leading by 2 goals to nil at half-time. On resuming Preston North End had the best of the game, Russell and Becton scoring near time, Russell score again, Rodd following that. Final result Preston North End 4 Everton 2

PRESTON V EVERTON
November 19, 1892.
Preston Guardian
On Wednesday, North End were at Ardwick where they played a match with Everton, in aid of the funds of the Halliwell F.C. Everton were fully represented, and North End had the following team; Trainer; Holmes, Gordon; Grier, Saunders; Thronber, Cowan, Ross Jun, Russell, Beckton and Gallacher. It will be noticed that Thornber was included in the team after being on the injured list since almost the opening of the season. The game was a give and take character for some time, but at last, after some passing, Everton were credited with a goal, and Geary soon earned them another. Up to the interval Everton had the best of matters, and for a few minutes the game was stopped owing to Saunders being injured by a nasty kick. In the second half North End appeared in something like their true form, pressed most of the time, and scored four goals, thus winning by 4 goals to 2. It is positively refreshing to hear of the forwards scoring so many as four goals, and they simply ran round the Everton defence in the second half.

EVERTON 2 HEARTS OF MIDLOTHIAN 0

November 20, 1892, The Liverpool Mercury

These teams played off a return match at Goodison Park on Saturday, the first game having having been won by Everton with the score of 3 goals to nil. The weather being favourable attendance was affected by 6,000 being presnt. The teams were Everton:- Rennie goal, Chadwick (a), and Campbell (j), backs, Coyle, Jones, and Jamieson half-backs, Latta, Gordon, Geary (capatain), Chadwick (e) and milward forwards. Hearts of Midlothian:- Fairbairn goal,, adams and Goodfellow backs Baird, Hogg, and Moyes, half-backs Taylor Ross, Ellis Scott, and McDonald,, forwards. Mr churchill officiated as Referee. Everton at once open the attack, Geary taking a shot, which was repelled and Milward driving over the line. Jones put in good work at centre half, and this enabled Everton to go to the front again, but to no purpose. The Hearts then caused a divesion, and exercised some pressure , but A Chadwick, in particular defend effectively, getting good assistance from Campbell,, and so Rennie was not troubled. Everton then returned to goal, several times the right wing being especially active, but no likely shot was the outcome. On Campbell robbing Taylor and Ross the left wing men worked smartly up, when the pass gave to Geary, who headed out. Having outlived some narrow escapes from the close forward play of Everton the visitors got well down, but without becoming dangerous, and soon Jones shot outside by a yard or so from long range. This lodged play in close proximity to goal, which Geary had a chance of reducing from a fine centre by Latta but he seemed fairly stuck in the mud. He had a shot a minute or so later, and this Fairbairn saved, Adams eased the pressure and a spell of open play followed. Milward was next to grow threatening he sending in hard at close quarters; but Adams got his foot to the ball just in time. By way of change Taylor went within range and shot grandly, which gave Rennie an opportunity of showing, how well he could neutralise a well-directed sahrp aim. Everton strove hard to make a start in the scoringline, between now and half-time, and Geary and Milward jointly appeared likely to force Goalkeeper and ball though, but Fairbairn was too quick for them. A marvellous scrimmage was also tided over by the Hearts, and when the interval arrived nothing had been scored. Rennie was early called upon on resuming, and was safe. Jamieson put his wing in possession the next moment, and a quick movements by Chadwick, Milward, and Geary brought about the long wished-for downfall of Fairbairn's citadel. The Hearts had a trying time of it at this period Geary press the custodian with a warm-one which he had no soon begotiation than he was in requisition again, this time cleverly putting the ball away. When on his knee , Scott than give his backs a respite by arun on the left and driving out, but Everton returned and Latta sent right across to E Chadwick, who shot out with a long, low aim. During the outslaught Geary gave in with an injured hip leaving Everton with only four forwards Latta went inside. The Heatrts were hard to hold in check for the next 20 minutes, but they were and Everton after a few spurts in vain, made a succesful dash in nthe last few minutes, Chadwick taking the ball from the right and scoring aa fine goal, and in almost darkness a goodgame terminated in a win for Everton by 2 goals to nil.

 

FAIRFIELD 0 EVERTON COMBINATION 3

November 20 1892. The LiverpoolMercury

At Fairfield. Everton kick-off with a strong wind and pressed, but found the Fairfield defeance very strong, but just before half-time Mcillan scored a grand goal. On the restart Fairfield pressed,, but the forwards were weak, in front of goal, missing some easy chances. The game still continued open, and it was about ten minutes from time when Everton scored a second goal Result Fairfield nil Everton 3.

EVERTON V. HEARTS OF MIDLETHIAN.

November 21, 1892. The Dundee Courier and Argus.

The principal match at Liverpool was decided at Goodison Park, where the Hearts of Midothian played their return match with Everton. The first match was played at Tynecastle on the September holiday, and by means of excellent football the Liverpool man won deservedly by three to nil. Although the Hearts have recently fallen off in form, it was the opinion on Liverpool that they had a good chance of turning the table on their opponents, as Everton have been knocked about in league matches, and owing to injuries several of the player were unavailable. There were 4,000 spectator on the ground. Everton won two nil.

WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0 EVERTON 2

November 22, 1892 The Liverpool Mercury

A friendly game between these clubs for the benefit of the West Bromwich Hospital took place at Stone-lane yesterday, neither club was strongly represtented. J Reynold being absent from the home side, whilst the exception that Pinnell was substituted for Geary Everton had the same team that had beaten the Hearts of Midlothian on Saturday. Everton scored in the first half and Pinnel added a second point . everton winning a rather poor game by 2 goals to nil.

Everton Team:- Rennie goal, Chadwick (a) and Campbell,, backs, Coyle jones and Jamieson half-backs, Latta (captain), Gordon, Pinnell Chadwick (e) and Milward forwards .

WEST BROMWICH ABLION V. EVERTON

November 22, 1892. The Yorkshire Herald

A friendly game between these clubs, for the benefit of the West Bromwich Hospital, took place at West Bromwich yesterday. Everton scored in the first half, Chadwick putting it through. In the latter half Pinnell added a second point, the visitors winning a rather poor game by 2 goals to none.

EVERTON V SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY

November 28, 1892. The Sheffield Independent.

A Sensational Game.

Brilliant Victory of the Sheffielders

The occasion of the first visit of Sheffield Wednesday to Liverpool as members of the large body was made festive by the executive of Everton club, invitations being issued to the Mayor of Liverpool, and other civic dignitaries of the City to witness the match, which to Liverpool-football-goers is a novelty, unfortunately the morning opened stormy, and a terrific fall of rain in the forenoon tended to make matters anything but agreeable to the many thousands of people who intended to give the victorious Sheffielders a hearty welcome to one of the most popular centres of the Association game. However, as though the gods were mindful of the fact that the occasion was a great one, the rain clouds and thick hazy atmosphere cleared away, and before the game was started old sol was beaming in all his autumn glory, and had it not been for the fact that pools of water deluge was visible just as the rival teams entered the grand from the dressing rooms, a local brass band struck up the stirring sir of “see the conquering here comes,” but whether this referred to the moment to Everton or to Wednesday no one was able to tell. Both clubs, as will be seen, were well represented, Holt having sufficiently recovered to take the field though the latest acquisition to the back division, Campbell, did not play, Howarth being partnered by Albert Chadwick, the brother of the international forward. When Rowan kick-off for Sheffield about half-past two scarcely less the 15,000 people were present. The Wednesday right wing were soon busy at work and took the ball up the field, when Howarth rushed in and cleared, for a minute or so the play ragged in midfield, Latta here got possession and sent in a longshot, which was thrown clear by Allen, Holt dribbled a short distance and transferred to Chadwick, who dodging past Brady, passed on to Milward, and a series of five exchanges ended in the latter again troubling the Sheffield goalkeeper. Everton, at this stage of the game, looked like drawing first blood, Latta made another good attempt to beat Allen with a header, but the “Blades” was all there, and saved smartly. Then some very tricky play on the part of the Sheffield left wing opened up a chance, which the visitors were not slow to avail themselves of, Brady scoring a very nice goal, which Rennie had no chance of stopping. From the restart, the visitors were again in the Everton half, and almost immediately Brady, from a pass by Spikesley, notched a second point for Wednesday, with two goals to the bad the Evertonians from the extreme wings were nearly defeating Allan, Gordon also narrowly missed the Wednesday citadel, his shot, however being rather weak. After a spell of play in the centre, a Sheffield forwards plunged their way through the slush when Davies and Rowan each called upon. Rennie to save. A stiff scrimmage in front of the Everton goal followed, and before the home goalkeeper could get the ball clear, Brown slipped in and scored the third goal for the visitors, for a foul in the centre against the visitors Howarth took a free kick, which sent the ball straight into the net, but it went through without touching any one. Despite the wretched condition of the ground, the Wednesdayities were remarkably quick in getting on the ball, and their attacks were also of a more dangerous character those initiated by Everton. The next item of notice was a smart run by Milward, who beat three or four of the opponents in the race up, but as there was no one at the finish to render him assistance his effort was abortive. E. Chadwick next tried, and this time met with success, and opened the Everton account with an oblique shot, which first of all struck the upright and then bounced through. After Holt had very nearly beaten Allan, the Sheffield forwards went away with splendid combination, which defied all opposition, and Spikesley scored the fourth goal, a performance which met with tremendous cheers from the crowd. Still keeping up their attacks, the Everton defence was sorely troubled but Howarth came out splendidly, and was well applauded for his fine play. The “Blades” had a futile corner from which Latta and Milward led an exceedingly hot onslaught on the Sheffield charge. T. Brandon, meets, and Mumford were, however, equal to the tension, and after a while the Evertonians had to beat another retreat, the result of which was that Davis scored the fifth goal for Sheffield just before the interval, the visitors thus crossing over five goals to one, to the good. This was a tremendous balance for Everton to tackle, Latta took Gordon's place at centre, the last named going right outside. The early staged of this half were of a very even character. Gordon, however, took the ball down the touch line, and made a splendid effort at goal, only however, to see the ball sliding over the crossbar on to the top of the referee. The Everton men were soon attacking again, but luck was all against them. Wednesday next exerted themselves, and Spikesley, who received a fine centre from Davis, was nearly adding a sixth goal, and at this stage the home goal was fairly bombarded, and once the ball went through, but the whistle had just previously sounded for a foul. At this juncture the Sheffielders held the complete power over their opponents, and the vast crowd began to ironically cheer the home players. This stirred up the “toffy boys” who infused much vigour into their final effort, and fairly swarmed round the Sheffield posts. Gordon, Boyle, and Holt made some wonderful attempts, without avail. Then Chadwick took up the pressure with success and scored a second point for Everton, Milward adding a third within the last half minute of play. Thus left Sheffield winners by five goals to three, a well-earned victory for which they received the applaud of the spectators. The Sheffield forwards were always much faster and trickier with the ball than Everton. Everton 3 goals, Sheffield Wednesday 5 goals. Teams: - Everton: - Rennie, goal; Howarth and A. Chadwick, backs; Boyle, Holt and Jamieson, half-backs; Latta, Murray, Gordon, E. Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Sheffield Wednesday: - Allan, goal; T. Brandon and Darroch, backs; H. Brandon, Betts, and Mumford, half-backs; Davis, Brown, Rowan, Brady, and Spikesley, forwards.

 

EVERTON 3 SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 5

November 28, 1892, The Liverpool Mercury

Special interst was given to the first League match between these clubs at Goodsion Park on Saturday by the fact that the visitors had beaten Sunderland. In addition to which the mayor of Liverpool and other influenial gemtlemen patronised the event. The mayor on his arrival was welcomed, on behalf of the Everton Club, by Mr Mahon, president, in a brief speech, and his worship having expressed himself gratifield with the welcome given him and the hope that good sport was in store, proceeded rounf the ground to the reserved stands avoidst the appaluse of the compant, which numberred about 14,000. The ground unfortunately, was in soft condition, owing to the recent rains, and it was evident the players who were as follow, had a laborous task before them. Everton, Rennie goal, Howarth (captain) and Chadwick (a) backs, Boyle, Holt and Jamieson, half-backs, Latta, Murray, Gordon Chadwick (e), and Milward forwards. Sheffield Wednesday:- Allen goal, Branton (t), and Darroch, backs, Brandon (h), Betts and Muinford, half-backs, Davies, Brown Rowan Brady and Spikesley left wing. Everton had the sun in their Everton commencing, but opened the attack on the left, when Murray put outside from the pass. Everton were not yet to be driven back, and, helped from the left, Latta tested Allen, who used his hands to good purpose and the venue changed. Davies outman Jamieson, and placing across to the left wing Brady closed in and scored at short range, the distiguished part thus played by the late popular Evertonian being heartily cheered. The ball had no sooner been restarted from the centre than the visitors again took up the attack, at the lead of Spikesley who ran quickly along and placed the ball in the safe charge of Brady, who for the second time smartly beat Rennie. In seven minutes Everton had presumably victory snatched from their grasp.,for it would be a herculean task to overtake this double success of the Sheffielders. They strove very hard on resuming, and attacked again and again Milward, Chadwick, and Latta being particularly smart but there was a weakness in the middle, and the quick backs completely held their own. Gordon certainly shot well on one occasion forcing a corner. A free kick next fell to Everton, but this was of no use, as the ball dropped into the net untouched. Even play intervened the passing being very good all round, and then Wednesday jumped further ahead, as Spikesley took the ball nicely from Brown's centre and scored with ease. The home defender were in troubled waters immediately afterwards until Howarth got the ball away from the goal mouth grandly and Milward sprintled off but it was in vain as no one was at hand to assist. The left wing of Everton was once more in evidence and E Chadwick made a running shot which had the desired effect the ball rebounding through from off the post. A severe tussel followed in front of the home goal, which seemed in immientent danger of being again puctuired but the defender stood out, and, the siege once raised Spikesley went down and scored a fouth goal with a spanking shot. Some likely pressure was initiated by Everton during which T Brandon repulsed the home left wing more than once and than a futher mishap occurred to Everton,, as Jamieson and Howarth failed to arrest the advance of Davies who shot out of the reach of Rennie into the net and a futile movement by Milward brough on the interval with Sheffield Wednesday leading by 5goals to 1. For the second half Everton made change in the disposwition of the front line, Latta going centre and Gordon outside, right, but Everton were the first to defend and, coming out of the ordeal with satisfaction, the home-team gave evidence of more vitality in their kicking and fastening on the ball. Gordon shot in beautifully from the wing, but went to high. In reply Spikeley raced off and shot, which Rennie thgough having plenty of time to use his hands, resorted to the more risky experiemnet of neitralising with his foot. He got the ball clear however, though it was not Everton's time for attacking yet. The visitors showed an inclination of taking things more easily at this period, but Everton had not given up hope, and the determination they evinced compelled the Wednesday also to be on the alert. The visitors tried to get through on the right once or twice, but Howarth checked them magificently. The subsequent play was greatly in favour of Everton., who at this junction kicked hard and often shots accurtely but it was getting very near time before they could score, Milward claiming the distinction. He repeated the a=chievement just before the whistle sounded, and the result of a hard tussle was a win for Sheffield Wednesday by 5 goals to 3.