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EVERTON 0 LIVERPOOL 3
November 1 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
LIVERPOOL’S CONVINCING WIN
EVERTON FAIL IN CLEAN HARD GAME.
In recent weeks Liverpool Football Club have come to the forefront of combined players by the way they have kept the ball down and moved forward by straight passes, and it has been noticeable that their understanding has been such that the half-backs have joined in and become additional forwards occasionally. It was this complete understanding between the half-backs and forwards that led to Everton being severely beaten at Goodison Park, before 55,000 spectators. It was Everton’s first home defeat, and it was a victory for Liverpool that lifted them high in football estimates, and in the league chart. The pace of the game was such that it found the weakness in some of the defenders and half-backs of the home side. There could be no mistaking the enthusiasm of the crowd for the fine, clean sport served up, and as a sample of the right type of football the local “Derby” could not be beaten. There were few free kicks, not so many throws as usual, and only one stoppage to being in the attention of a trainer. Thus the game was a delight to the great crowd –probably the second greatest that has ever attended at Goodison Park, and a crowd be it mentioned that was well handled.
Three goals was the margin, and it might easily have been more, apart from a point that was disallowed (Chambers being the scorer). Yet, curiously enough Scott had as much work to do as Fern, and did it better. Chedgzoy caught one rebound of a kick by McKinlay and slammed in a perfect gem of a shot only to find Scott safe. Brewster too, tested Scott to the full, and Grenyer’s late on shot, low and curling was just another occasion for Scott to show the best form he has exhibited this season. Everton’s weakness was patent. The inside forwards were too small to get the ball by heading, and all the work was thrown upon Chedgzoy and Harrison, each of whom found a capable half-back pitted against him. Not only were Everton weak in attack –they lacked speed and truly at right half-back, and Downs took many risks and suffered thereby, although when he was good he was very good. Neither he nor McDonald kicked as well as usual, but the much must be said for them; they were hard pressed throughout the game. In goal Fern failed with a third shot of the day –a ball that he anticipated too quickly, thus forgetting the spin of the shot, which touched Fern’s left hand, and rolled over the line. Everton did not play as well as the previous week, although the return of Downs and Chedgzoy was expected to transform the team into a better working side. On the other hand the return of Lacey to keep Sheldon going had a better effect on the Liverpool side than any one could have imagined. Liverpool from end to end were workmanlike and smartly speedy. There never was a faster or finer exhibition than their first twenty minutes. Of understanding there was evidence throughout the game, Forwards and half-backs placed themselves for a pass and the backs led the half backs or the extreme wingers when it came to a clearing punt. Longsworth back in the team after many weeks of absence, was a trifle awed and strange at the outset, and he lofted the ball too frequently to be like his old self. Yet he gained confidence and joined in the honours. McKinlay’s kicking against the wind and sun in the first half was a study of accuracy. Moreover, he and Bromilow paired off to cover Chedgzoy; s dodging runs along the line. They would smother him rather than let him make a trek. After all, a defender must treat a man who feints by refusing to take the eye off the ball and by keeping the forward tied for space when he does elect to move. Feinting had a good part in the game Johnson scored his first point in fifteen minutes through a feint. The ball was actually on the “outside” line, but not over and Johnson oblique shot beat Fern, a fact which hardily seemed possible. The second goal came to Chambers a moment before half time –some time the game to be “up” when the point was registered –and it was due to Sheldom’s admirable centres after an across move to the right while portending to be cutting inward. Chambers in the second half tried a shot at random, and it failed. Yet he did not give up hope of the instant shot, and essaying a further shot, scored from twenty-five yards out. The distance is sufficient in itself to allow one to dealer that the shot should have been saved. Lacey, W. Wadsworth and Bromilow made an admirable half-back line, with Lacey best, and the forwards were of general excellence, one not being better than the other, if we except the prominence of Chambers who had a gala day against Fleetwood and by his coaching making little Harold Wadsworth into a winger of rare ability. Teams: - Everton: - Fern goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Fleetwood, Berewster, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Crossley, Peacock, Reid, and Harrison, forwards. Liverpool: - Scott, goal, Longsworth, and McKinlay, backs, Lacey, Wadsworth, and Bromilow, half-backs, Sheldon, Forshaw, Johnson, Chambers, and H. Wadsworth, forwards.

LIVERPOOL RESERVES 3 EVERTON RESERVES 2
November 1 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 12)
At Anfield. The return fixture so far as football went, was a great improvement upon the previous week display at Goodison Park. The game was fast from start to finish and the issue in doubt to the end. Early in the game both sides missed chances. Howarth and Spencer for Everton and Matthews and McKinney (the latter with an open goal) for the Liverpool. Matthews opened the score for the Reds after Mchaffy had previously saved a strong drive from the same player, ten minutes from the interval, and Parker equalised. Early in the second half Everton attacked strongly, but Liverpool score through Matthews, who also added a third, thus completing the “hat-trick.” Although two goals in arrears, Everton played hard to reduce the lead, and after Howard got their second point Howard Baker alone kept them from equalising. This player played a great game in the last few minutes, and Everton’s Irish recruit in goal also played well. Matthews was in great shooting form, and seems to be settling down to the centre forward position. About 4,000 people witnessed a clean, fast game.

EVERTON IN NEED OF SHOOTING FORWARDS
November 1, 1920. The Evening Express
By CRI
The hours went where they were due in the Derby game at Goodison. It was a record day, for 54,562 spectators were recorded as having passed through the turnstiles, and the three clear goals against represented Everton’s record defeat of the season so far. Yet it was a capital game, clean throughout, and fought at top speed, but in the very best of spirit. A few days ago Everton headed the table, but Liverpool have now gone in front, and except for one more goal in the against column would be actual leaders, an honour now held by Newcastle. It only seems a matter of time, however, before the Reds go right to the fore for on their present form they are about the best team in the country. Each player is clever individually, but cleverer still in being a team unit, and that is the secret of the Anfielders’ success. Everton’s forwards lacked cohesion. Their advances were spasmodic, stereotyped and so state and unprofitable. Liverpool’s were crisp, purposeful and profitable. That is the game in a nutshell. Rumour says that Stan Fazackerley, the Sheffield United forward, would not object to coming to Lancashire club. I know Everton have negotiated for him more than once. He would be useful, Peacock is not progressing as rapidly as the club’s supporters would wish, and Crossley on Saturday was weak in his shooting. Nor did he provide many openings for Chedgzoy, so that the added trustfulness expected from the right wing was not forthcoming. Harrison was the star of the line, and Reid’s best work was to play his partner with passes. Johnson scored an extraordinary goal from an almost impossible angle and led the Liverpool line well. He worried the opposing defence without cessation, and kept the ball swinging to the wings with judgement. The most efficient forward on view, however, was “Smiler” Chambers. He accept every opportunity of testing Fern, and had the ball in the net three times, but on the last occasion the point did not count, as he was cleverly offside. He headed his first goal from Sheldon’s centre, and the other was the result of a tremendous drive, the swerve of which deceived Fern, who was obviously caught napping. Harold Wadsworth had not quite such a field day against Downs as had been the case the previous week, but his centres were well conceived, as were those of Sheldon, while Forshaw made up a line which was faster and more deadly than the home side.
Clever Halves.
The two halves stood out were Brewster and Bromilow, the former for his constructive tactics and the latter as a breaker-up on attack. The Everton pivot never wasted a ball when pushing forward to the men in front and he was quick to pick out the unmarked man, but his offerings did not meet with the right treatment. Grenyer was also a brainy half, but Fleetwood’s exertions were not always applied to the best advantage. Bromilow started out with the idea of watching the opposing wing, and he did so without cessation and with excellent results. Lacey was crafty, although he sometimes found himself outpaced and Walter Wadsworth gave a workmanlike display. Of the four backs I preferred MacKinlay, who is likely to be among his country’s chosen this year. Alongside him was Longworth, pressed into service, and very serviceable indeed were his clearance. On the other hand, though Downs did not miss, he sometimes failed to send the ball in the desired direction, while McDonald was prone to hesitate and was not speedy in recovery. Scotts was very safe, and Fern, although he should have saved the third goal, got through a great deal of work in very creditable style. It was a thrilling game, worthy of its predecessors, if only by reason of the fact that it was a model match, in which every player gave of his best in the best of spirit.

BRILLIANT, CLASSIC EXHIBITION BY LIVERPOOL
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, November 1, 1920
REFEREE’S PLEASURE INTERVIEW
WHY EVERTON FAILED TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION
Bee’s Notes
It was my joy to take a busman’s holiday on Saturday, and the remembrance of that holiday will be all the brighter because I saw one of the fastest exhibitions it has ever been my lot to witness. I am not a lover of fast play at any price. He who can run and carry the ball and command it- all in one-is clever, and we have taken too much heed to pace and forsaken ball-control and manipulation. But Liverpool, on Saturday, before that massive crowd of 55,000 spectators, excelled, because they not only showed speed, but they never lost their control, and the understanding between each member was beautiful. The first twenty minutes was a rattling pace and excellent football and all round there is a measure of praise for the men who played the clean game, the flow of the game being interrupted by one accident only, and by very free kicks and throws-in, I saw Corinthians in their prime many times. I have seen them skedaddle along a ground that was inches deep in snow, and yet they kept the ball low, and were never at a loss to find a forward so placed that he could take a pass. Liverpool made me think of them by the way they kept the ball low and better still by the remembrance they had that a half-back was handy to make three triangles, if needed. Corinthians rarely called in all their half backs to make a forward move. It didn’t sound right in tactics. But when the half-back expects a pass and is placed for that pass movement forward can be made readily because the opposition cannot mark all three- wing forwards and the half-back. Perhaps Lacey, Sheldon and Forshaw were best at this triangular business because Bromilow, like McKinlay had to keep a stern eye for the probable run-off of Chedgzoy, who was kept well to the line and allowed too little rope to become dangerous. Even Bromilow made splendid passes and a shot of rare sting too. There was not a pin’s point between the whole of the winners, yet one had to make an exception where Chambers was concerned. I recall his first trial here and the compliments paid him in these Notes. I recall, too, a statement made to me by Howard Baker that in private tests he found that chambers had a swerve peculiar to football. McKinlay has something similar with his drives, but Chambers more often than not gets a twist on the ball and that was the reason he scored his third goal.
RECALLING NIBLO
Referee Asson, of West Bromwich- it was not Mr. J. Davies, of Prescot, as stated in the programmes -was interviewed after the match and said; “It has been a genuine pleasure to see these Derby games. They could have referred themselves, so clean was the display and the temper of the players. I don’t think I ever saw a more extraordinary goal then that scored by Johnson. The ball was actually on the line- but not over-when he was working around two yards from the goalkeeper. How the ball went crossways into the net is a wonder. Still, it was a great goal, Johnson’s line dribble and feint reminded me much of Tom Niblo, of Newcastle and Villa and other clubs. He used to hug the line that runs through the goal to the corner flag, and he would work in and out from the line in his dribbles in a most uncanny way. I thought Everton played better on Saturday than the previous week, and that Liverpool were brillaint in their understanding one of another.”
THE FIRST AT HOME
It was Everton’s first home defeat, and Liverpool now stand alone in that they are the only side of all the Leagues with but one loss to their name. “Stork” says of the game.-
It is nine years since Everton enjoyed the pleasure of administering a knock-out to their city rivals, Liverpool, in league warfare, on their own ground. The game on Saturday was much better than the one of a week ago. In fact, it was the best, and certainly the fastest I have seen for many a long day. Liverpool won simply because they were a better all-round side than Everton. Thorough to a degree, they had not a weak link in their armour. Quicker on the ball they invariably beat their opponents for possession, and were not at a loss as to what to do when they got it. Each man had a wonderful understanding of his colleague’s intentions, which made for combination that brought vociferous cheers from the fifty odd thousand people present. The three goals registered were games of the finest outing, Johnson’s point being the most remarkable one I ever saw. Chambers got the remaining two, one with head and one with foot. Chedgzoy had a chance when the ball cannoned off McKinlay, and his swift low shot was smartly saved at the base of the upright by Scott. The English outside right put a power of boot behind his shot, for the ball rebounded from Scott’s hands- temporarily Brewster, who is becoming a regular shooter, had a rattling drive, tippled over by the agile Irish keeper, who has come back to best form, for at the outset of the season he had been a trifle shaky. Grenyer tried a surprise snap-shot that Scott fielded in masterly style. Chedgzoy got another chance, and Scott used his foot to clear- a rather risky mode of defence. Here ended Everton’s scoring chances, although a bad blunder by Longworth might have brought them a goal had he not immediately covered up Peacock with his body, a method that prevented the centre-forward from getting in a short range shot. A long clearance down the middle set Johnson away, but when in a shooting position he trod on the ball, and, knowing he could not get the leather under way again, he slipped it over to Chambers, who struck the net support with a teaser. Chambers afterwards trundled his way past Brewster and, Fleetwood and McDonald conceded a corner in stopping his shot. Then came Johnson’s remarkable goal. Chamber’s pass to him was a little short, but this did not prevent the former from gaining possession close in. He then had to beat McDonald, and in doing so made his scoring chance a putrid one, for he had worked on to the goal-line a yard outside the upright. With a twist of his body he tapped the ball forward and into the net, Fern throwing himself in a vein endeavour to brush it aside, the ball squeezing between him and the post to the amazement of all. Chedgzoy then got a centre across that was a trifle too high for Peacock. Forshaw has a wonderfully turn of speed, although he does not seem to be travelling fast, but he is always in front, as was the case when he raced and best Grenyer to deliver a shot that was not far off the mark. Crossley then came into the game with a rising shot that flew over. McKinlay, with a pretty overhead kick in front of his own goal, cleared away a semblance of danger. Down’s presence had not the stimulating effect upon his colleagues that was expected. He showed more faulty clearances in the first half than he has displayed in all his other games put together. He did not always hit the ball aright. He, however, made good these faults by heading away a drive from W. Wadsworth, immediately after he had headed dangerously over from Wadsworth miner. Liverpool’s second goal was in the main due to Sheldon, who, unattended for once in a way, dropped a ball right to Chambers, who, with a nod of his cranium, steered it well out of the reach of Fern. I have heard it whispered that this point was registered after time. Oh, no sir! It wanted fully half a minute to go after the goal had been scored -so my reliable timepiece told me. There was no slacking of pace in the second half, and it was here that Scott used his foot to Chedgzoy’s shot, and Harrison had a centre charged down with the Liverpool defence in a tangle. The stocky Crossley tried to spring an unsuccessful surprise on Scott with an overhead kick. Harrison, who had been Everton’s leading light this far, had a hard duel with McKinlay, who was fortunate in getting out of the difficulty without conceding the dreaded “spot kick.” Following this came Liverpool’s third goal Chambers, from long range, put plenty of “stuff” behind his shot, that swerved and as it touched the ground Fern had his hand in position, but the ball “broke” and went into the corner of the net- a splendid goal. Chambers went on to net a fourth, but was adjudged offside. Viewing the incident from the Press box no player seemed to be off-side; the referee, however, was in a much better position than I was, so was better able to judge; even so it must only have been a matter of inches.
THE PLAYERS
Of the Liverpool eleven, Chambers was the live wire. Irrespective of his goals, he and H. Wadsworth gave Downs an afternoon’s work the like of which he has not experienced for a long time. He came through it with fair amount of success. It was amusing to see the diminutive winger beat the general back, as he did on more than one occasion and Johnson was also a thorn in the side of Downs, which prevented him from those great clearances that Dicky performances his repertoire. Sheldon and Forshaw were a good account of themselves. The Liverpool halves were a line of great strength. Bromilow held up Chedgzoy and Reid in a vice-like grip, and his shot at goal was only kept out by the brilliance of Fern. Lacey put in a heavy day’s work against Harrison and Reid, who several times had been beaten but never disgraced. W. Wadsworth was a successful spoiler, but no more; he was weak in serving his van, I have seen Longworth in much better form; allowance must be made, for he has been out of the game for weeks. His chief fault was his propensity to loft the ball, but otherwise he was quite safe apart from his early blunder. McKinlay defended in resolute fashion; and, as previously mentioned, Scott was the acme of safety. The great weakness in the Everton team was the lack of a scoring inside forward. Harrison and Chedgzoy were splendid extreme wingmen. The former received much more help from Reid than Crossley gave to Chedgzoy. The little inside man is a trier, but he lacks the necessary speed to keep up with Chedgzoy’s lighting runs. Peacock got little, if any chance of shining, because of the “loving” attention of the Liverpool pivot. The Everton halves could not break down the Liver’s combination although Brewster was particularly clever with his head, and Grenyer, like Fleetwood, could not always keep pace with the swift movements of the men facing him. Downs I have already spoken about. McDonald was good in patches; wild in several of his clearances, he would the next minute put up a brilliant tackle.

EVERTON REQUEST
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Tuesday 02 November 1920
Everton are understood to have made overtures to Motherwell for the transfer of Hugh FerguSon. Requests for Willie Rankine also continue to come Fir Park. Raith Rovers have a record all to themselves in the Scottish League. They have not drawn a match this season. Clennell, the Everton forward, who was injured during practice game and has not played this season, has successfully under gone an operation for cartilage trouble, and is training again.

BOBBY PARKER
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, November 2, 1920
Bee’s Notes
In view of the statements and denials of last week the following from a London player’s Scottish correspondent is illuminating;- Recently I met the manager of Everton F.C. He was not in the West of Scotland for health reasons. Mr. McIntosh was north on football business. His club would give a pretty price for the man wanted. I am not at liberty to mention his name. In Glasgow the other day I ran across Robert Parker, the centre-forward of the Everton club. Parker has been in the reserve team for some weeks. The fact of the matter is he wants to get back to Scotland. The ex-Rangers is sick of English football. Will he be transferred? A significant hint dropped in my presence yesterday – significant because it fell from the lips of a Liverpool man-makes me couple Parker’s name with Glasgow Rangers. Yes, it is possible that he may return to Ibrox, but scarcely probable according to my confirmation from official sources. Patrick Thistle have been south about Parker. Last Saturday a deputation of Thistles saw him play in the Everton reserve team. The Thistle want a full fledged first-class leader. There is no doubt that Parker would suit them down to the ground. He is a sterling player, just in his prime, and simply craving to return to Scottish League football. Of course, if Parker had his choice, he would again become a Ranger. Nothing would given him greater pleasure than to get back to Ibrox. And the Light Blues, needing a centre-forward as they are-well you trust Mr. Struth not to let slip a reasonable chance of making that position secure for the rest of the season. But I think the Light Blues have someone even better than Parker in their eye. “See here,” said Parker to me, as he was leaving. “I’m coming to Scotland next year whether I’m transferred or not. If I am not in First League football, I’ll be in the Central League all right- there’s an opening for me whenever I like.” Perhaps ere this definite information concerning Parker’s future will have been announced.
A SELF-MADE SELECTOR
May I suggest the following as the best team Everton have (asks R.W.W)? Certainly, Mr. Correspondent. “Well, here goes; Mitchell; Downs and McDonald; Weller, Brewster, and Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, parker, Harrison, and Kirsopp. Chedgzoy and Reid would develop into the classiest wing in the country. Parker can at least, put the ball through an open goal, Harrison; You remember the immediate success of “Smiler” Wilson when put inside left. Harrison is built on identical lines. He has weight, pluck, and a shot. Kirsopp might emulate H. Wadsworth. Best wishes to your unique column. Want more of it.”
“An Old Blue” writes;- I do not rush into print on the smallest provocation; I even refrained from criticising when the team was so rent by the recent bickering as to who should serve on the directorate. I preferred to wait and judge by result. I think, however, now that two months of the playing season have gone it is time to take a review. As supporters we have had many indignities crowded on us lately for our loyalty, but the last is the unkindest cut of all, in defeats by Liverpool in the last fortnight. I do not grudge Liverpool their victories, far from it, I congratulate them on their team-building, but the old Everton directorate never suffered such indignities as these, and of this is all the new blood can give us let us have the “old uns” (Dr. Whitford and Co) back, who served us truly and well. We had many a defeat in the past, but we always had the consolation that we had a team that played good football, I have been a supporter now for thirty-two years, and I can safely say I never saw the Everton team with such an inept inside trio in their forward line, and, what is more, it has been plainly apparent since the season opened, and no attempt has been made to remedy the positions. It is high time we formed a supporter’s league, and met and formed a committee for the wellbeing of the club, for, after all, it is the supporters who find the kudos and desire to see the money well spent.
  I just want to say one word to the correspondent-Everton recognise their faults, but they cannot claim any player they desire. Clubs do not part as they used to. Give the management a chance.

EVERTON AND PARKER.
November 3, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Rumours have been current of late concerning Parker, the Everton Centre-forward. The Everton Club has officially declaimed that no players are being put on the transfer list, but reports from Scotland suggest that Parker may, join Patrick Thistle, the Club to which Kenny Campbell went from Liverpool. It is said that Parker (who has been playing in the Everton Reserves team of late) is anxious to return to Scottish football, and in this connection a Scottish correspondent says: - The Glasgow Rangers officials deny a report that the Ibrox Club has been endeavouring to secure the transfer of Parker, who was a Rangers player before going to Everton. Negotiation’s have, however been in progress between Patrick Thistle and Everton regard to Parker. Parker played against Liverpool Reserves and later an Everton deputation visited Glasgow. Patrick expressed a desire to secure Parker’s signature, the condition including the transfer of a player. Nothing definite was done at the time, but it is believe that the Everton directors will release Parker if suitable terms can be arranged.

BEWSTER’S SUSPENSION-A MONTH
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, November 3, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Everton is much in the eye of publicity lately, through so many statements being issued from Scotland and elsewhere regarding their former stars, who are now appearing in reserve teams. It is furious and, to my mind somewhat happy, therefore that when the club yesterday made a change in their side they let in at centre Bobby Parker whose case is well known. War wounds have cost Parker some doing, and everyone is glad to know that he has further opportunity now to show his ability. Brown comes in the half back line because Brewster has been suspended in connection with the ordering-off incident in the Huddersfield game-a month is the verdict, and one cannot help expressing sorrow for the player and the club at the decision, which dates from yesterday. Brewster’s enthusiasm on the field knows no bounds. You can hear him calling out “cover up,” and he is all out to win from the starting point to the finish. As someone has said; A tall man like Brewster does not get away with a foul where others can get away with it.
ERNEST SALT SIGN ON BY EVERTON
Another Everton news item is the signing of a goalkeeper named Ernest Salt, of Talbotside, Walsall, the home of Crossley. This lad has been watched a number of times, and for his years (twenty) is said to have particular promise. He stands 5ft 10in, and weighs 11st 8lbs. He plays at Ellesmere Port for the A side as his first test.
The team chosen by Everton yesterday were;-
At Bradford (3 o’clock, Exchange 9.)- Fern ; Downs, McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Parker, Reid, Harrison.
Reserves, at home to Bradford City Res. (3 o’clock); Mehaffy; Fare, Robinson; Garratt, Weller, Williams; Jones, Spencer, A.N. Other; Howarth, Smith.
THE CORRECT STORY OF THE GATE
I am able to give, thanks to Mr. Tom McIntosh and to Mr. W.C. Cuff, the exact state of affairs in connection with the much-discussed Derby gate. at the Newcastle-Barnsley match every seat was booked, some at 10s each. The minimum price was 1s and the attendance was 57,000 excluding some 10,000 people who broke in; and the F.A Council had a number of seats holders in the Goodisoners’ stand (middle portion). The gate was £4,130. On Saturday last there were no bookings, and the attendance was 55,481. This will clear the air for a lot of argufies who have talked of Saturday’s game being a record attendance. Personally I thought the margin between the Cup Final and Saturday was very near, and I thought Saturday last would get the verdict. However, the final still holds good at Goodison Park.
“SILENT SUFFERS.”
“One Who Has Suffered” writes;-
Just a line towards your sporting notes which you write for football enthusiasts, including myself. “I wish to make a complaint, sir,” to use an Army expression. Why don’t tall men at football matches wear caps? Last Saturday, and many a previous Saturday, have I seen martyrs to the cause of footballism at Goodison Park and at Anfield, and which many readers of your notes will testify. It is not a nice experience to go to any match and have the splendid view of a “blocker” or a “trilby” for ninety minutes, with an occasional view of the ball in the air now and again. I am sure countless hundreds suffered last Saturday; in fact, I saw precious little myself. And beside me stood a man about 5ft 2; he saw nothing, and still he smiled like Chambers did when he scored the second goal. At the theatres and picturedromes it’s a case of “Hats off” for those behind. Why shouldn’t we have something similar at our pastime each Saturday? I propose we should all wear caps and give the smaller human beings a chance for the shilling’s worth? 

EVERTON PLAYER SUSPENDED.
November 4, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Brewster, the Everton centre-half, who was ordered off the field in the match against Huddersfield Town at Goodison Park recently, has been suspended for a moth. The Everton team to play against Bradford City, at Bradford on Saturday has been selected as follows: - Fern, Downs, McDonald, Brown, Fleetwood, Grenyer, Chedgzoy, Crossley, Parker, Reid, and Harrison,
EVERTON SIGNED NEW PLAYER.
Everton have signed on another goal-keeper in Earnest Salt, of Talbot side Walsall. He is only twenty years old, stands 5ft 10ins, and weights 11st 8lbs.

BLAIR SIGNS AGAIN AS AMATEUR
November 5, 1920. The Liverpool daily Post and Mercury
JE Blair, the Liverpool University and Northern Nomads centre-forward is scoring quite a lot of goals this season, Blair who is 22 years of age and weights 12 stone will be remembered as playing for Everton last season, and in three League matches he scored two goals. He played for Liverpool Collage School in 1913-14, 1914-15, 1915-16 and 1916-17, being Captain in the last two years he signalised his captaincy by scoring like 70 goals, and in a shield tie “bagged seven goals.” He played for Everton on his last season until leaving school to join the forces, and assisted various teams in the flying Corps, after being demobilised he was out of football for some months, owing to an injured knee, but last season played for a varsity and Nomads (scoring 8 goals for the varsity and averaging a goal for the Nomads), and assisted Everton in three of the vital League games in the concluding stages of the campaign. Blair has sign again as an amateur for Everton, and if available might help serve the centre forward problem.

EVERTON AT BRADFORD
November 5, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
Everton journey to Bradford to meet the City, and the two teams are likely to give a good display. Main interest will be centred in the doings of Parker at centre forward, as it is recognised that the Blues require inside forwards who can shoot, and Parker, back to his best form, would be appreciated. Brown comes into the side for the first time with Tom Fleetwood at centre half. Brown is a fine half, who has played some splendid games for the Blues and this will be his first opportunity of playing with the first team this season. Everton will be represented by Fern; Downs, McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Parker, Reid and Harrison.

TRANSFER NEWS
November 5, 1920. The Evening Express
By CRI
Stanley Fazackerley, the Sheffield United forward, formerly of Preston, has been placed on the transfer list and offers are invited Fazackerley is a fine forward and would do well in a first rate team.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, November 5, 1920
Stan Fazackerley has at last been put on the transfer list.
Everton have done fairly well in the past at Bradford City’s ground, and I am not despairing of them to-morrow, because City are not convincing and Everton will not have, this week, such amazing force and speed to contend with. The substitution of Parker for Peacock and the inclusion of Fleetwood at his old berth, centre half, may lead to happy results. At ant rate everyone wishes the club and players well, and will like to F.E.H’s report in the “Football Echo” which will contain reports of all the big events of the day and Fred May’s sketches. 
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Parker, Reid, Harrison. Bradford City; Ewart; Potts, Boocock; Hargreaves, Storer, Crockett; Bond, Fox, Howson, McLivenany, Cook.

EVERTON AND FAZACKERLEY
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, November 5, 1920
HAS THE GOODISON CLUB SECURED HIS TRANSFER?
By Bee
Word has trickled through to me this afternoon that an Everton official has been in Sheffield to-day in the hope of signing Stanley Fazackerley, the Sheffield United inside right, who was only placed on the transfer list yesterday. If Fazackerley has been booked by the Everton club, which I believe is the case, they have done good business. Fazackerley created a good impression in Tommy Bennett’s benefit match. He has a Buchan-like action, and shoots strongly.

STAN FAZACKERLEY LINKS UP WITH EVERTON
November 6, 1920. The Liverpool Football Echo
A Scoop for the Goodison Club and Also For the Liverpool Echo “Today.”
A Famous Forward's Best and Worst Games
Why He Left Sheffield
Preston Disappointed –Liverpool Some Time Back Inclined to Sign the Sheffield Man
Stanley Fazackerley of Sheffield United has been signed by Everton F.C. The Scoop made by the Everton club will give great pleasure to its legion of followers. The news of the transfer was a tremendous scoop for the “Echo” whose great racing issue “The Sporting Echo” was alone in announcing this morning. Not only the signing, but all the news there unto including Photography of the player. The Sporting Echo; On Monday will give a prize per coupon for the placing of the first four –or nearest thereto –in the Liverpool cup run on Friday
Fazackerley Career
There will be two Fazackerleys in Liverpool shortly. One will be a player the other will be a district nearby Aintree. Stanley Fazackerley the player has joined the Everton F.C and he has made a wise choice. Similarly Everton have made a wise choice. Everton want inside forwards of class and height. They have been lacking an attack when the ball was in the air because the little men-serving Everton were not enough to gather the ball with his head. Fazackerley has six feet of height to carry him through and he has a wealth of artistry and ability that will delight the local spectators, be they Everton or Liverpool. Fazackerley was signed yesterday by Mr. Tom McIntosh the manager of Everton F.C and Preston among other clubs go away mourning their los, for they were keen on their man and it was felt that Preston were well in the running because Fazackerley is a Preston man, and it was said he was “going back to the scenes of his childhood.” He isn't. He is coming to the glories of Liverpool's wondering city. The signing was made yesterday which was that many local enthusiasts took to be a significant sign of “something to come”. Something was coming all right. As far back as weeks ago I went to Sheffield (writes “Bee”) and there saw things happening Mr. Nicholson the Sheffield United secretary was buzzing about. He was approached by many people. In the offing was a tall, thinness fellow ruddy of complexion, the very picture of an athlete and a man looking years younger that he really in. It was Stanley Fazackerley. He was sought by many. I saw the Huddersfield manager Mr. Ambrose Langley, ex-player holding long converse with him – and they weren't taking golf. Hardy was nearby but with him conversation was not about the talk of the town. For Sheffield was taking about Fazackerley having Sheffield after years of service. The fact was Fazackerley wanted to get away. He did not feel at home at Sheffield where there had been some barracking. The crowd “got at him” and he was in his own words “fed up.” He was tried in the first team last week and was relegated to the second team. That settled it. Fazackerley's request to be put on the transfer list was finally acceded to by the Sheffield directorate and Everton were apace to Sheffield to secure their man. I mentioned their mission when the League game was played at Sheffield and the later event have proved the story published in the “Echo” was correct. Fazackerley was with Longsworth on tour in South Africa and when I mentioned the matter to Longsworth he said; “Stan is very fine played indeed and a nice fellow to boot in South Africa he played many striking games and showed ability and trickery alike to that shown by Buchan. He should do Everton a lot of good service.” Everton have been wanting inside forwards and now they have got one – not a marvel of a player, let me here say, but a player who should suit their style and should be the means of bringing the front line to a finer point of decision and solid attack, not to mention combination. Fazackerley is a much travelled man. He began life in Preston afterwards went to America on business and returning I am told, would have signed for one side but for a paltry ten shinning debate. He played with Accrington, Hull City and then Sheffield United, having a long service medal with Sheffield. Liverpool F.C were in the hunt for his signature sometimes ago; but I believe I am right in saying that they gave up the chase –chase it was, for many clubs were in the running's, and the pace was hot. Now Fazackerley has become an Everton player. When he has settled down to his new club I am sure he will do well. He has felt the disadvantage of playing in a poor side and working desperately hard only to find one's work wasted through unexperience and incapacity of others. It will be remembered that he figured in the benefit games played at Anfield for Tom Bennett and shaped artistically to say the least I know that from experience he made afterwards he was delighted to play in that game for he said it had been a treat to play in such talented company. The fee must be high. It is of no use pretending otherwise. But Everton's management has done well to refuse to be stalked out of their desire. They want men badly, and good men are few and far between so far as transfers are concerned. Only the lame and the halt seem to be on offer half the time. Hence when the good and the “known” man are in the market his bidding must be high and the struggle to obtain the signature hard. There are other Everton idea in the making and readers can be assured that they will be made to them through the medium of the Echo. How the news came to Liverpool is not hard to say. I had scouts working to get the information and those who read might read in last night's paper the promise of the definite news that was soon to come. Needless to say, Fazackerley was not in the side that appeared at Bradford but he is pretty certain to be welcomed next week at the home game. Here's wishing him a good journey in the city.
Fazackerley's Football Memories
In the bright little weekly, the Topical Times” Fazackerley tells the following concerning “My Best and Worst Games” –One game I shall always remember with satisfaction was the final tie of the English Cup at Old Trafford when we defeated Chelsea. What a game we played! I was bang on the top of my form and time after time I beat the backs, only to fall at the critical moment through rank bad luck and over-eagerness. I began to think that no matter how I played. Fate was against me and I wanted a goal in this match more than I had ever wanted a thing before. At last a quarter of an hour from the end, my chance came. Bob Evans sped away on the left and a glorious centre gave me the opportunity I had waited for. Twenty yards from goal and a clear opening! I took deliberate aim, and the ball shot from my foot like a rocket straight as a die for the target. What my feelings were when I saw the leather splash the whitewash rom the crossbar with the goalkeeper hopelessly beaten can better be imagined than described. I was almost no stupefied to move. But the incredible happened. How my oblique shot, which by all known law's should have rebounded somewhere near the opposite touchline came straight back to me I cannot say, but I dashed at the falling ball as If my life depended upon it and this time there was no mistake I think I was the happiest man in England just ten. Another game which made a great impression upon me, and which I think ought to rank as highly in my estimation as the one I have just described was our Cup-tie in 1913 against Bradford Park Avenue as I believe they were then. The last two words have since been dropped out of their name.
Kicked into Action
For the first twenty minutes I did very little that was worth “writing” home to mother about and to crowd all at the end of that time somebody caught me a beauty of a kick which necessitated my being carried off the field. I lived to be thankful for that kick. Whether it imparted to me the necessary “ginger” I cannot say but the fact remains that when I resumed about ten minutes later I was a different man. I played as if possessed and I really felt that I could have walked round our opponents myself. The times I was within an ace of scoring. I struck the crossbar the upright –anywhere but the back of the net but I was not discouraged for I felt somehow that luck would be with me that day. As time went on I grew desperate with the desire to score the first goal of the match but something or somebody always seemed to stop me at the critical moment. Extra time was ordered. Soon after the cross-over I received the ball directed from a goal kick and for a wonder I caught the opposing backs napping. Out flashed the hair to Jimmy Simmons on the wing, a lightning dash down the line a perfect centres and yours truly hit that with just about the hardest and truest kick of his life. What a yell went up then and what a shock I had! When about four of our fellows dashed at me all at the same time I really thought my neck was broken. But it was worth it for had we not won?
The Reverse Side of the Picture
I have no idea that many readers rather envy a professional footballer his few crowded house of joy. How nice to be a popular hero and wear English Cup medals on one's watch-chain. But take it from me there is another side in his life which is far less enviable. Have you ever noticed that when you particularly want to show the advantage in some way the fates are often against you, and you duly succeed in making a exhibition of yourself? Well, that has happened to me more than once during my football career and generally at Preston, which happens to be my birthplace. I know the misery of feeling myself to be a passenger and most other players have felt similarly at some time or other during their careers. I think in electing my worse game I shall not be far wrong if I cite the match at Villa Park last November. I could do nothing right. Time after time Barson or Harrop took the ball from my feet when the chances were all in my favour and as my spirit sank to zero so did my deteriorate. No, a footballer's life is not always happy one.

EVERTON CAPTURE
November 6, 1920. The Evening Express.
Stanley Fazackerley Signs For Blues.
Skilful and Elusive Forward.
Everton have made a big capture, the “Blues” having secured the transfer of Stanley Fazackerley, the noted Sheffield United forward, and he will undoubtedly prove a big acquisition to the Everton club. The news does not come as a surprise, as it was known that Everton wanted Fazackerley and the player wished to come to Liverpool, and it was simply question of terms as between the respectative clubs and the player. These have now been satisfactorily settled, and Fazackerley has signed the necessary papers. Fazackerley joined the United from Preston, of which team he is a native. He developed rapidly, and his style of play is moulded on Buchan. A stylist, he is skilful as he is neat with his footwork, and his elusive movements are delight to watch. True he has not shone with his usual lustre this season, but he has not been “at home at Sheffield.” Now that he has taken a blue jersey he may expect him to show the form which made him a famous forward not only with his country but in South Africa. Fazackerley is a tall athletic figure, standing 5ft 10 ½ ins, in height, and weighs 11st 7lb. We understand the figure was a very substantial one, and there is a great possibility that an Everton player will also be exchanged. There was a gathering of football officials at the headquarters of the Sheffield United Football Club yesterday, the question of the transfer of Fazackerley being the object of the meeting. Representatives from Everton, Bolton Wanderers, and Derby County were hot on the track of the player who, though only placed on the transfer list last Wednesday, has been considered as likely to make a move. The Sheffield United officials refused to communicate any information as to whether or not a transfer had been effected, but thoughts great secrecy prevailed the fact leaked out. When Everton visited Bramell lane for their return league match, the Everton officials were very persistent, in their overtunes for Fazackerley, but at the time the United were not in a mood to part with their player.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football echo- Saturday, November 6, 1920
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON CLUB CHANGES
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, November 6, 1920
PARKER’S APPEARANCE AT VALLEY PARADE
COINCIDENCE NOTES
By F.E.H
A DRAWN BATTLE
Everton; Fern; Downs (Captain), McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Parker, Reid, Harrison. Bradford City; Ewart; Potts, Boocock; Hargreaves, Storer, Duckett; Bond, Fox, Howson, Mcilvenny, Cook. Referee- Mr. G.H. Mason.
Bobbie Parker reappeared at Bradford to-day v the City. It was at Bradford, on August 23, that he opened the season and scored his only two goals of 1920-21. Brown was due to deputise in the half-back line through Brewster’s suspension, but he could not play owing to injury, and Peacock filled the vacancy. Making an early journey we travelled through alternate banks of fog and sunshine. The great wool centre was reached just before noon, and the outlook then was most promising. Unfortunately, the weather changed, and shortly before the teams came out the suspicious of a slight drizzle set in. The home side were at full strength, and Valley parade was comfortably packed.
THE CITY AGGRESSIVE
There were 20,000 people present when Everton started with a very slight breeze behind them. They at once moved off on the left, where Potts cleared. When they returned on the right Chedgzoy overran the leather.  Bradford City at once replied with a fine dash down the right wing and though Bond was temporarily checked by Grenyer, the speedy right winger returned to the attack and put in a glorious centre, which Howson headed in with fine precision. Luckily Fern was on the alert, and made a smart clearance. The danger, however, was not over yet, for the City forwards still pressed, and the situation was only eased when McIIvenny with a low drive, put the ball past the far upright. The home side were having the better of the argument at the time, but Everton at length came away on the right, and Chedgzoy put the ball clean across to Harrison, who shot yards wide of the mark. The Bradford forwards again took up the cudgels, and both Downs and McDonald were kept exceptionally busy. The former was in trouble when cook came through, but his shot was well gathered by Fern. A spell of midfield work saw Everton on the aggressive, and Parker tried a low shot which was intercepted. This was followed by another breakaway on the part of the home right, but Bond, after a brilliant run, put over the line. McDonald served up to his forwards with a huge kick, which parker tried to turn to account with his head, but Boocock was just too quick for him. The City were next busy on the left, but Downs made two superb clearances just in the nick of time.
BOND SCORES
The Bradford men, however, were simply not to be denied. Good half-back work gave Bond possession, and he put the ball across to Fox. The latter shot and Fern partially cleared, but in the meanwhile Bond had run in and he scored with a fierce drive amid great cheering. For some time after this initial success the City continued to press, but they were not permitted to get through, although Bond continued to be a thorn in the side of Grenyer and McDonald. Everton made very clever play on the right, and the ball being passed square to Reid the latter drove in with tremendous force, only to see the shot luckily intercepted by one of the home backs. This was distinctly hard lines, and it encouraged the home forwards to make further raids on the Everton defence. This attack was of a most persistent character and McIIvenny, giving the leather to Fox, the latter had a glorious opening, when he put wide of the target. This was, indeed, a missed opportunity, and Everton took advantage of it by making ground on the right once more. Chedgzoy shot at a fine angle and Ewart was extremely skilful in pulling it down from beneath the bar.
CITY’S DOUR DEFENCE
Bond and Fox tried a bit of pattern weaving, but McDonald upset their calculations, and a little later Harrison and Reid were knocking at the City door. They could do anything but score, however, and when Chedgzoy put in another of his characteristic oblique dropping shots, Ewart was able to punch the ball away. The Evertonians were now enjoying the fruits of their cleverness by keeping the home defence hard pressed, but their finishing was unfortunate. Twice Parker failed when well placed, and Reid was unlucky having an excellent effort charged down. Just before the interval Everton tried desperately hard to make up the lee way, and both Crossley and Parker shots, but all to no purpose. At the other end Bond was again busy, and free his pass Howson gave Fern a very warm handful. Everton made another desperate effort to equalise, but Parker shot yards over.
Half-time Bradford City 1, Everton 0
The first half had been fast and strenuous and full of incidents. Bradford City had enjoyed more of the pressing than their opponents and Bond’s goal was a beauty. He was, in fact, at the top of his form, and he and Downs were the outstanding figures on the field. The Everton back was praised by friend and foe alike. The Everton halves did a tremendous amount of hard work, but the forwards were disappointing in their cohesion.
NOT CHEDGZOY’SD FAULT
Chedgzoy was easily the most conspicuous of the quintet, and it was not any fault of his that Everton were not square at the turn. The light was none too good when operations were resumed before 25,000 people, most of whom were apparently on good terms with themselves at the City’s performance over such powerful antagonists. The resumption was of the same vigorous character as before. The visitors were obviously out to wipe off the balance, for they attacked strongly on both wings in turn. Potts and Boocock, however, showed great coolness, and a long shot from Parker was efficiently dealt with by the home ‘keeper. Bradford City were in turn busy on the right where the ball was skilfully piloted across to the opposite wing. Grenyer, however, stuck it like glue, and eventually made a brillaint clearance. This paved the way for a strong and determined onslaught on the part of the visitors.
CROSSLEY EQUALISES
The ball was taken smartly along on the left and put well up into the goalmouth, where Crossley headed it into the net, and thus achieved the much-desired equaliser. But now on level terms play became more strenuous than ever, and Parker was in the wars when he got a nasty jar in the face. On resuming the City were extremely busy on the left where Downes again came through the ordeal with flying colours.
BOND SCORES FROM PENALTY
At this particular period there was a lot of big kicking on both sides, but it was left to Bond to renew the cleverer side of the code. He raced down the wing, and finished with a shot that just passed over. Then the left wing got going, and Peacock in trying ton save the situation, handled the ball. A penalty was the result, and Bond taking the kick planted the ball in the corner of the net right out of Fern’s reach.
CROSSLEY’S SECOND GOAL
Six minutes from the finish Everton got a free kick on the left and from this Crossley scored again for Everton. Final; Bradford City 2, Everton 2.

EVERTON RES v  BRADFORD CITY RES
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, November 6, 1920
At Goodison Park. Teams;- Everton Reserves;- Mitchell; Fare, Robinson; Garrett, Weller, Williams; Jones, Spencer, Goodacre, Howarth, Smith. Bradford City Reserves; Wilkinson; Hendon, Ramsbottom; Wilde, Wakefield, lynch; Hepple, Marsh, Anderson, Logan, Cass. Bradford made the first advance, the ball eventually going outside. A tricky bit of passing between Smith and Howarth compelled Wilkinson to save a drive from the latter. Fare next pulled up Cass and Logan after this pair had worked the ball near goal. Then Spencer tried a shot which skimmed the bar, and Smith also brought Wilkinson to his knee. At the other end Mitchell tipped over the bar from Anderson. Play was good, and both teams frequently got to close quarters. The Everton left wing was always dangerous, Smith in particular. At quarter-time there was no score. Smith succeeded in opening the score. Half-time; Everton Res 1, Bradford City Res 0.
Spencer added the second and third goals. Goodacre scored a fourth for Everton Reserves.

PARKER
Sunday Post - Sunday 07 November 1920
Negotiations between Partick Thistle and Everton for the transfer of Robert Parker are not closed. Everton are extremely keen to make a deal with Greenock Morton for the transfer of George French.

EVERTON WANT McGLOUGHLIN
Derby Daily Telegraph - Monday 08 November 1920
It is very probable that this week Everton will take tho opportunity of securing the transfer of M'Gloughlin, from Shelbourne, the Irish club having stated that they will accept £1,500 for him. Stanley Fazackerley, who said to have cost Everton'£3,750, was born in Preston 28 years ago, and played with his town club before going to America. He returned Accrington Stanley, then Hull City paid £50 for his transfer and let him go twelve months after for £1,000-

BRADFORD CITY 2 EVERTON 2
November 8, 1920. The Liverpool Courier.
EVERTON DIVIDE THE SPOILS
STRONG DEFENCE AT VALLEY PARADE.
The Everton team obtained a very valuable point at Valley Parade on Saturday, in a game the quality of which rarely soared above the average. So far as Everton are concerned, there is something to offer in extenuation for their somewhat unconvincing display during the first portion of the proceedings, which were generally dominated by the City’s forwards and half-backs. The suspension of Brewster, and the inability of Brown to turn out owing to an injury, sustained the previous Saturday, led to drastic changes in the half-back line, while the centre-forward position reverted again to Parker. It can thus readily be conceived that smooth working was not likely to materialise at the outset; as a matter of fact, the interval had almost been reached ere the side settled down to give a real glimpse of their true form. At the turn they were a goal behind, which was a correct reflex upon the run of the game thus far, but after the change, disjointed movements gave place to a better understanding of each other’s methods, with the result that the side were able to run their opponents a very close race for supremacy. They made up the leeway shortly after the interval, and though they fell behind again as the result of a penalty kick awarded against them, again drew level, and deservedly shared the honours in a game that was keenly, if not brilliantly contested.
RUN OF THE GAME.
Play had only been going a quarter of an hour when the inimitable Bond, after flashing in a centre, raced into the middle, and pouncing upon a return, fired in a ball that crashed against the under part of the crossbar into the net. For some time after this the Blues were hard pressed, and Cook, Fox, and Howson gave the defence several anxious moments. They responded well, and Chedgzoy from a free kick all but placed his side on terms again. Crossley too, came near scoring, and hereabout Fleetwood was successfully plying his front line with passes that promised good results. However, marksmanship was not a strong point, for there was little sting behind the ball, and it was left to the City van to rain in series of telling shots, which Fern intelligently anticipated. As indicated, the Blues during the second half were quite a different combination so far as concerned action was concerned, and following upon a fine centre by Harrison, almost from the line, Crossley headed past Ewart. (fifty-five). In a trice Fern had to tip a brilliant drive by Bond over the bar. Then Parker, tested the keeper, and from the clearance Bond made off. Putting the ball across to McLlvenny, the latter headed to Cook, who was unmarked, a few yards from the upright. The winger was about to place in the net when Peacock dashing back, handled the ball, for Bond to place his side ahead again from the resulting Penalty kick. The Blues, however, kept pegging away, and their persistency was rewarded as the result of another Harrison-Crossley combine. The winger took a free kick well out near the touch line and flashed the ball across the middle for the inside right to successfully head into the net. Everton were the more aggressive up to the close and deserved to divide the spoils.
PERSONAL ITEMS.
Everton’s last line of defence gave an excellent account of themselves. Fern was on the top of his form, and on several occasions saved the situation by intelligent anticipation of final movements. In front of him was Downs, who added another to his brilliant performances, and was ably accorded by McDonald, who had more than an anxious time on occasion against the City right wing. It took the half-backs some time to settle down, but when once the situation had been sized up, the standard of play usually identified with the Everton club was well maintained. Fleetwood as the pivot was a rare worker, and withal successful both in defence and distribution of the play, and Grenyer, though hard pressed, allowing but little quarter to the City’s right wingers, accomplished a good afternoon’s work. Peacock, after his recent spell of centre forward work, acquitted himself very creditably in the right half position, and it was evident that his abilities lie more in this direction than as leader of attack. The forward line was scarcely the potent force that has been apparent in earlier games. Parker was dominated by Storer, and most advances were the outcome of purely wing play. Duckett, the City left half, scarcely felt Chedgzoy, but Crossley benefited as the result of the close attention paid to his colleagues, and was more in the picture than in previous games. Reid and Harrison were the more effective wing, the centering of the latter being among the features of the game.
The Bradford forwards were a well-balanced line, ably led by Howson, though he made the tactical mistake of bestowing too much attention to Bond at the expense of Cook, who at times in some delightful touches on the extreme left. The inside players were kept well in hand by Fleetwood, while Storer was also a successful pivot, ably flanked by Hargreaves and Duckett. Potts and Boocock were staunch defenders, and Ewart accomplished all that was possible in goal. As has been stated, the quality of Everton’s forward work was not altogether convincing, but in the light of recent happenings a big improvement may be confidently anticipated. Teams: - Bradford City: - Ewart, goal, Potts, and Boocock, backs, Hargreaves, Storer, and Duckett, half-backs, Bond, Fox, Howson, McIlvenny, and Cook, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Peacock, Fleetwood, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Crossley, Parker, Reid, and Harrison, forwards. Referee G.H. Mason.

£3,750 FOR FAZACKERLEY.
Hull Daily Mail - Monday 08 November 1920
Stanley Fazackerley. the Sheffield United forward. has been transferred to Everton for a fee stated £3.750. (who was formerly Hull City player), was member of the Sheffield United team who won the English Cup in 1915. served with the Army for time. Last season played for" the North against England an international trial game, and reserve for England against Scotland in the match at. Hillsborough last spring. He received £500 instead of benefit last year. With the English team in South Africa Fazackerley played brilliantly centre forward.

FAZACKERLEY, OF SHEFFIELD, FOR EVERTON.
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Monday 08 November 1920
Stanley Fazackerley has been transferred at a huge fee from Sheffield United to Everton. Fazackerley was with the English team in South Africa, and scored freely. Buchan-like in style, he has not fitted into, the Sheffield scheme. He began football at Preston, went to Accrington, thence to Hull, and finally to Sheffield. This big, clever forward should do Everton a lot of good.

EVERTON RESERVES 4 BRADFORD RESERVES 0
November 8 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 13)
At Goodison Park, on Saturday. Everton who gave a trial to Goodacre from the “A” team at centre forward gave a much-improved display. There was not a weak spot in the team. Bradford held their own in the first half, but the referee had to caution three of the players for foul play. Smith and Howarth played a great game on the left wing, and the former succeeded in scoring the only goal in the first half. Everton forced the pace and added further goals though Spencer (2), and Goodacre. The latter was a district success. Everton: - Mohaffy, goal, Fare, and Thompson (Captain), backs Garrett, Weller, and Williams, half-backs, Jones, Spencer, Goodacre, Howarth and Smith, forwards.

EVERTON NEW FORWARD.
NOVEMBER 8, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
FAZACKERLEY SIGNED ON.
Everton have signed on Stanley Fazackerley, the Sheffield United inside right, who at his own request had been placed on the transfer list. Several clubs endeavoured to secure the player’s service among them being Preston North End, Bolton, and Everton. Finally the competition was reduced to the latter two, and it is said that Bolton withdrawn when the bidding reached £3,500. The fee paid by Everton has not been divulged, but it is unofficially stated that the agreement provides for the exchange of an Everton player as part payment. Fazackerley, who is a Prestonian by birth, saw service with Accrington, and HullCity, before joining Sheffield United. He was one of the most successful members of the team which toured South Africa during the close season, and it will be remembered, played for the team of internationals which opposed Liverpool in the match for Tom Bennett’s benefit. A player of the Buchan type, he possesses fine ball control and ought to improve Everton attack. .

EVERTON’S POINT
November 8, 1920. The Evening Express
By CRI
When it is considered that Everton were forced to make several changes they may be said to have some well at Bradford. In the course of the comments Rovers says:-
Everton’s last line of defence gave an excellent account of themselves. Fern was on the top of his form, and on several occasions saved the situation by intelligent anticipation of final movements. In front of him was Downs, who added another to his brilliant performances, and was ably seconded by McDonald, who had more than an anxious time on occasions against the City right wing. It took the half-backs some time to settle down, but when once the situation had been sized up, the standard of play usually identified with the Everton club was well maintained. Fleetwood as the pivot was a rare worker, and withal successful, both in defence and distribution of the play, and Grenyer, though hard pressed, allowing but little quarter to the City’s right wingers, accomplished a good afternoon’s work. Peacock, after his recent spell of centre forward work acquitted himself very creditably in the right half position, and it is evident that his abilities lie more in this direction than as leader of attack. The forward line was scarcely the potent force that has been apparent in earlier games. Parker was dominated by Storer, and most advances were the outcome of purely wing play. Duckett, the City left-half scarcely left Chedgzoy, but Crossley benefited as the result of the close attention paid to his colleagues, and was more in the picture than in previous games. Reid and Harrison were the more effective wing, the centring of the latter being among the features of the game.

EVERTON AT VALLEY PARADE
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, November 8, 1920
AN HONOURABLE DRAW
After a strenuous struggle, in which the game was well maintained throughout, Everton succeeded in dividing the points with Bradford City, on the ground of the Yorkshire club. This is an achievement upon which they are entitled to be congratulated for they were one down at the turn after an exceedingly hot forty-five minutes, in which the City had shown to advantage. The Evertonians, however, stuck gamely to their plan and in the second half of the game twice pulled up the leeway and proved themselves good value for the point. Bradford City on Saturday’s display, must be regarded as an exceptionally strong side and with Everton’s half-back line slightly weakened were to a certain degree handicapped. The forwards, however, might well have down more cohesion when within shooting range, but the fact remains that in most cases they finished badly. There was an astute improvement in this respect in the second period, and both Crossley’s goals were good ones. Brown being injured, the Everton directors drafted Peacock into the right half-back position, while Parker figured at centre-forward. The City tried a new outside left in the person of Cook, and it may at once be said that he gave a very good account of himself. Bradford as intimated set a rare pace, and Everton were immediately thrown back on the defensive. They kept the aggressors out for fifteen minutes, and then Bond following up one of his own centres to the left wing scored a brilliant goal from Fox’s pass. Everton replied with considerable spirit, some of Chedgzoy’s centres being perfect but they were invariably mulled, and Bradford City’s one goal lead at the interval was merited. In the second period the visitors soon began to take up the cudgels on their own behalf, and in less than ten minutes they were on terms. Harrison got clean down the wing and centreing with fine judgement, he enabled Crossley to head the ball into the net. After this there was much vigorous play-more strenuous than scientific -and in one of the attacks on the Everton goal Peacock handled the ball. Bond took the penalty and drove the leather into the corner of the net with unerring accuracy. Still Everton fought valiantly and a few minutes before the end Crossley equalised from a free kick on the left. The Evertonians must thank the defence for this satisfactory solution. Fern could not be blamed for the shots that beat him, and Downs did three men’s work, ably seconded by McDonald. The halves were hard-working, and both the outside forwards did much that was clever to watch. Bond was the star artiste of the City team, though the whole forward line was dangerous. Their defence too, was sound. Result;- Everton 2, Bradford City 2.
Teams;- Everton; Fern; Downs (Captain), and McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, and Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Parker, Reid, and Harrison. Bradford City;- Ewart; Potts and Boocock; Hargreaves, Storer, and Duckett; Bond, Fox, Howson, McIIvenny, and Cook. Referee, Mr. G.H. Mason.

EVERTON’S 33,500 NAMING THE EXCHANGE PLAYER
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, November 8, 1920
Bee’s Notes
BETTER STILL
Better still, the “Echo” was able to scoop the country-not forgetting even the Sheffield part of it, mark you-with the big news that Fazackerley had signed for Everton. The “Echo scoop was being printed for many hours ere others came trooping in with the news. While on this point it is necessary to remind readers that weeks ago my news was that there Everton players were on the transfer list. It was denied, and rightly so that was the case; but the players had ASKED to be put on transfer, and by now have probably been granted their request-some of them, at any rate. The fact is, Everton have need of a review of their forces. Everyone with a seeing eye knows that there is need for fresh blood, and that the Reserve side is not good enough for the Everton standard. For people to cry out aloud against the management at this early stage is rank unfairness. You cannot mend a side that has been weak for over twelve months by two months’ work. Everton in their time have struck a similar patch to that shown at present, when the club elected to make a big clearance and realise. The club will do something similar now, I think, and will go ahead for more new players. There is generally a parting of the way for a footballer and his club in the “dim day.” Everton, and other clubs have had them before, and will have them again. Sufficient is it to know=per “Echo” channel-that the club has taken a wideawake view of the need of inside forwards, and has taken Fazackerley as a first instalment. The exchange I mentioned on Saturday is rumour’s talk, but it has some foundation, I hear. The clubmay consider the transfer of quit a number of players this week, exchange or otherwise.

UPWARD TENDENCY
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, November 8, 1920
By F.E.H
Let us hope the tide has turned, and that Everton have, by drawing at Bradford against the City, started a nice sequence of victories. Everton are credited with paying £3,500 for Fazackerley, and Crossley is named as the exchange player. To be led twice, and then to come up smiling and share the spoils, is an excellent achievement, and I congratulate Everton upon their draw with Bradford City at Valley Parade. It was one of the hardest games I have seen this season, and incidentally it affords a fine illustration of Everton’s splendid defence. But for this disaster must inevitably have attended the visitors. In the first period, the City attack was developed in a manner that might well have shaken the stalwarts of other clubs, and Downs and his partner together, of course, with Fern, must be complimented upon their skill and steadiness in allowing only one shot to pass them. This came from the foot of the ever-youthful Dicky Bond, who was in magnificent trim, and a constant worry. He still possesses wonderful speed, and knows how to make the most of it. In this case he followed up a miss-pass by Peacock and scored from the left after the ball had been once partially cleared. Thus things stood at the interval. In the second half, thanks to a clever run on the part of Harrison, Crossley made things level, and then City took the lead again, thanks to a penalty for handling on the part of Peacock, who by the way, did fairly well at right half back, although he is plainly out of touch with half back work just now. Time was running on, and Everton’s hopes were on the wane, when shortly before time they got a free kick on the left and from this Crossley headed in successfully. The Everton goals were, curiously enough, “smuggling” sort of goals and unexpected. The Everton forward line was not as dangerous as it might have been, though there were many purple patches in their short passing. Harrison was good, and the inside men certainly tried hard. Reid, by the way, got a nasty kick in the face and had to be attended to. In the hurry of the game I inadvertently stated that it was Parker who was hurt. The Everton centre, however, was not the victim of a nasty knock Grenyer and Fleetwood did a tremendous amount of “donkey work,” but as I have said it is due to the defence that a draw was made.
EVERTON AND AN IRISH BACK
A representative of Everton was present at Dublin on Saturday watching the play of McGloughlin, the Shelbourne’s right back. McGloughlin will probably be fixed up during the coming week, Shelborne having settled their terms at £1,500.

A STRAIGHT SIGNING
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, November 8, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Much ink is being spiled over the secrecy concerning the transfer of Fazackerley to Everton. Sheffield is very sore about it. But football clubs are entitled to do things, if they think by so doing they will be helping their men. Everton’s idea for holding up the news of the transfer was quite justifiable and reasonable. Yesterday I met Mr. Coffey, chairman of the Everton board, and asked him straight whether the Sheffield story of the exchange of players had been dealt with. Mr. Coffey answered “The signing of Fazackerley was a straight clean deal. There was no exchange. I have had words with those who have seen Fazackerley play in the last twelve months, and they say in effect; “Stan is absolutely a class forward. He may not knock em over by force, but he gets there by the skill of his feet. Which is better, of course. Many incline to the belief that his best place is centre forward. After I had written the above, Mr. McIntosh told me that Everton have made one change for Saturday’s home game, Fazackerley appearing at centre forward. While on the topic Mr. McIntosh gave it out very definitely that the stories circulated by someone outside the city have been very unfair to the player concerned, and he wished the public and players to understand that.
Everton have no player on transfer. Crossley was never offered or considered by Everton in an exchange. Crossley is not, and has not been, on offer to anyone. Sheffield asked if Everton had any players they could sign, and the answer was “No.” Naturally the reports circulated are unsettling to players, and it is only right the official verdict regarding Crossley’s naming for instance should be given wide publicity. The price paid for Fazackerley must be a record, of course. Other figures that have been given are;-
Birmingham paid £3,500 for Crosbie, the Ayr United forward.
Blackburn gave £3,000 for Reilly, the Falkirk centre-half.
£2,500 by Chelsea to Huddersfield for Cock, £2,500 by Manchester City to Derby County for Barnes (May 1914) and £2,400 by Everton to Aberdeen for Brewster were other amounts. But is not correct to say that Downs was a “fancy” priced transfer. Downs was remarkably cheap in view of the prices paid last back end.

FAZACKERLEY FEE
November 9 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
It is stated the Everton Football Club paid £3750 for the Transfer of Sam Fazackerlay, the Sheffield United centre-forward. This is a record fee, the previous of Lane of Blackpool, Everton also paid large fees for Brewster, Downs, and Crossley, Fazackerley has a great opportunity of delighting the followers of the team. There can be no question as to his skill, and with the height of 5fy 10 and half ins. He ought to able to make something of the centres from Harrison and Chedgzoy

RECORD TRANSFER FEE FOR FAZACKERLEY
November 9, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
Everton play their return game with Bradford City at Goodison Park on Saturday, and in view of the fact that Stanley Fazackerley will make his debut for the Blues, keen interest is centred in the fixture. It is felt that the Everton forward line only requires a real live and brainy attacker to transform the team into a force which will take its own part in the competition. Fazackerley is undoubtedly a most skilful exponent, and those who saw him play in Tommy Bennett’s benefit match were struck by the subtle footcraft of the tall and elusive forward. We all know what a remarkable degree of skill is introduced to a game by Buchan, and Fazackerley is the nearest approach I know to be famous Sunderland expert. Fazackerley, has been given special permission to live at Preston for the present. Fazackerley will lead the line instead of Parker, but otherwise the team will be unchanged viz:- Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, and Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Fazackerley, Reid and Harrison. I am asked to officially contradict the report that Crossley or any other Everton player is on the transfer list. At the moment there is no likelihood of any of the players changing quarters. One is glad to note that Crossley obtained a couple of goals on Saturday, and it is evident he is returning to his proper form.
Fazackerley’s Price.
There has been a great deal of speculation going on as to the price Everton paid for Fazackerley and it will set a good deal of argument as rest if I state that I learn from a friend “in the know” at Sheffield that the sum was £4,000. Everton all, but lost their man because of his insistence on living in Preston. Up to now it has been an invariable rule with the Everton board that their players should live in Liverpool. It is open secret that Downs wanted to reside in Sheffield and that Jones, the outside-right, wished to remain at home in Wrexham. The club, however, insisted on their rule being observed in these cases. But Fazackerley was adamant if Everton would not let him live at Preston, he would sign for Bolton, who were not so particular, and rather than lose their man, the Everton officials relaxed their rule.

EVERTON TEAM.
November 10, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Fazackerley, the forward secured by Everton from Sheffield United, will play at centre forward on Saturday, in the match against Bradford City at Goodison Park. This is the only change from last Saturday, the team being Fern, Downs McDonald, Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer, Chedgzoy, Crossley, Fazackerley, Reid, and Harrison. The Everton Club denies a rumour to the effect that Crossley or any other player is on the transfer list. Sheffield United asked if Everton had any players they could give and the answer was in the negative.

THE TRAINER’S TASK.
November 10, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
The trainers of our big league clubs have an ardous task keeping their men fit. Player of various temperaments require varied treatment, and the trainer is not as a rule a man to be envied. I saw Jack Elliott, the Everton trainer, who has looked after Everton players so well for years, returning from a walk with his men. He told me that he had to “keep up with them,” and it took it out of him, but he is still as fit as a fiddle. Jack has had some of the finest footballers in the world through his hands, and he knows how to treat his charges. It is a good many years ago since Elliott played for Everton on the field, but he has frequently played a great part in winning matches in the past by his assiduous efforts in placing the men on the field in the fittest possible condition.

WHERE WILL IT END?
November 10, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
Touching on the transfer question and the rising “fees” J.C, in the Sporting Chronics,” says:- “
“Where are clubs drifting to? The question seems pertinent when it is recalled that on January 1, 1908, the Football Association imposed a limitation on transfer fees. The highest sum which was legal was £350, but the rule, constantly broken and avoided, was rescinded the following May and June. Not so many years ago the sporting world stood aghast when £1,000 was paid for Alfred Common. It will be remembered that Common originally left Sunderland for Sheffield United at a fee fixed at £325. In a manner which Sheffield United did not relish at the time. Common was eventually re-transferred to the Wearsiders for £520. Shortly after Sunderland disposed of Common for £1,000 to Middlesbrough, and this gained £805 net out of the three deals. “What an outcry there was about that £1,000. Sheffield United in their official programme said: No club in the past has paid such a hugh sum for any player, nor in our opinion is any player worth such a sum, what over his abilities may be. That induces a smile especially when we recall that Sheffield United themselves paid Barnsley £2,000 for George Utley on November 17, 1913. On May 12, 1914, Manchester City sent Derby County a cheque for £2,500 for Horace Barnes –the highest sum up to that date. But after an all night argument in Edinburgh the Blackburn Rovers gave the Hearts of Midlothian £2,600 for Percy Dawson. During the war it was said that the days of such high transfer fees had come to the end. Never more would such investments be made in a player. The war over what do we find? Chelsea give £2,500 for John Cock and Aston Villa £2,700 for Barson. Barnsley cannot be left out of this story –especially if all the four figures fees were tabulated. Clearly the £3,000 would soon be reached. And it is said that Birmingham not only gave £3,600 for Lane, but £3,500 for Crosbie. Now there is no doubt that Everton have established a record for information from a club which did not sign Fazacerley, is to the effect that they were prepared to pay £3,700 (as stated exclusively in the “Express yesterday), the sum paid for Fazackerley was £4,000. Not so long ago the President of the League declared that he had hoped that these huge transfer fees would never return. But they have, and anyone may be permitted to wonder where this competition for men will end. In spite of modern gates such sums seems preposterous.

EVERTON AND PUDDEFOOT
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, November 10, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Some days ago a correspondent, evidently inspired asked me what the new Everton board was doing to fulfil its promise made per circular &c, last summer. I replied that it was not possible to make a poor team into a good one in “next to no time.” Never were the right sort of players harder to get than nowadays. Clubs are chary about risking any players transfer if that player is fit and well no matter even if he has a grievance. I happen to know that officers and men, and none more than Mr. Manager McIntosh have travelled miles and made seductive offers for players without result. Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and the homeland have been traversed but it has yielded little so far. The Irish visit re McGilhooley, reported on Monday is undone, but I have news of very special interest to readers regarding another visitation that is well worth special reference, for it shows that Everton are keen on the trail of anything that is worthwhile. It appears that from a certain source Everton found that Syd Puddefoot, an international player and centre forward, was being barracked and was troubled by the Boleyn Castle crowd. Hot on the trial, Everton not only got in communication with the club, but they also sent someone over to Sheffield Wednesday’s ground to see Puddefoot play last Saturday. Inquiries for a transfer were made, but Mr. Syd, King said “Money wouldn’t by him.” I was speaking to Mr. King at the Victory International, at Glasgow, and I don’t think I ever met a more enthusiastic official over one individual. He praised Puddefoot to the skies. So perhaps it is not marvellous that Everton’s quest faded. However, it is good to see the club is “moving with the times.”

UNIVERSITIES FOR GOODISON
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, November 11, 1920
Stork Notes
The Christie Challenge tie between the rival Universities of Manchester and Liverpool resulted in a victory for the Liverpool men. John Blair scored the only goal of the match, but young Davy Brown had very hard lines on several occasions. Next Wednesday Liverpool University meet Leeds University at Goodison Park, when local folk will have an opportunity of judging the quality of the football as developing in the northern universities.

FAZACKERLEY’S DEBUT AT GOODISON
November 12, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
The Merseyside clubs take up the duel with the Bradford teams again tomorrow, and in view of the struggles which took place last week strenuous contest s are expected. Bradford City visit Goodison Park and special interest is centred in the game for the reason that Stanley Fazackerley makes his debut in a Blue jersey. The ex-Preston player hopes to get wise to the methods of his colleagues right away, and it is hoped that his inclusion will supply the link which seems so necessary to complete Everton’s forward chain. With Crossley back to his proper form and the wing men in their brightest mood the Everton line should improve on recent showing. The kick off is timed for 2.45 and Everton’s side will be; Fern; Downs and McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Fazackerley, Reid and Harrison. Bradford City; Ewart; Potts and Boocock; Hargreaves, Storer, Duckett; Bond, Fox, Hibbert, Lindley, and Cook.

FAZACKERLEY’S DBUT
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, November 12, 1920
Bee’s Notes
To-morrow we have an exchange -Bradford City are at Goodison, while Liverpool go to Bradford. Great will be the interest at Walton, for does not the £4,000 man, Stan Fazackerley, make his bow at centre-forward. Stan has been the chief topic amongst football heads ever since the signing. How will he fare? That is the inevitable question. Built on the lines of an athlete, his towering height, bewitching ball control, and first-time shots should suit the centres of the wing men, Harrison and Chedgzoy, both of whom have been supplying the right kind of centres for the right type of centre-forward, one who can take a ball when on the move, manoeuvre quickly, and shoot hard and true. Everton’s main weakness has been the inside men. Reid is now blending well with Harrison and Crossley is now getting amongst the goals, so we ought to see a different Everton to-morrow. Bradford City are a tough lot, particularly strong at half back, whilst their forward line includes several well-known opportunists. I fully expect to see Everton improve on their last week’s result. One thing certain all eyes will be glued on Fazackerley. Here is the formation of the sides;-
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Fazackerley, Reid, Harrison. Bradford City; Ewart; Potts, Bond, Fox, Hibbert, McIIvenny, Cook.

EVERTON’S ATTRACTION
November 13, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
Everton have added a decided attraction to their game with the other Bradford club, the City, at Goodison Park, inasmuch as their latest acquisition, Fazackerley, will lead the attack. “Stanley” has cost the club a pretty stiff figure but if he can only bring success to the side then he will be worth every penny of the £4,000 paid to Sheffield United for his transfer. He is a player who knows the game from A to Z and if he will only take kindly to the centre berth then Everton should prove a formidable eleven. The side, with the exception of Fazackerley, is the same as appeared at Bradford last Saturday, and as the formation will be all the better for its earlier run, the movements of the middle trio should have an important bearing on today’s game. The visitors cannot be classed a great side, but they are a dour-eleven. Still with the least luck Everton should capture both points.

THE £4,000 MAN PLAYED AT GOODISON PARK
The Liverpool Echo- November 13, 1920
EVERTON DRAW WITH BRADFORD CITY
There was a belief that Fazackerley cost Everton £3,750. “Bee” can state that the figure was £4,000. Fazackerley made his first appearance for Everton today, and received a great welcome from the big crowd that gathered at Goodison.
By Bee
COMMENT AND DETAIL FROM GOODISON PARK
Everton; Fern; Downs (Captain), McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Fazackerley, Reid, Harrison. Bradford City; Ewart; Potts, Boocock; Hargreaves, Storer, Duckett; Bond, Fox, Hibbert, Lindley, Cook. The counter-attraction-the Liverpool races -did not have any effect on the attendance at Goodison Park, for there was a huge crowd present before the start. All were keen to see the new man. Bradford City also made a change in the forward line. Hibbert who has not had a run with the team this season, was to face Fazackerley. The boys’ band played a popular song, “one, two, three, four, five,” composed by Frank Miller. Although the ground was not by any means full when the game started, there was every possibility of the attendance being increased early on. Bradford City were responsible for the first combined movement, and it looked like producing good results, but with Lindley threading his way through the Everton defence in very clever fashion the sequence was broken through Peacock needing the attention of the trainer.
MAKING HIS DEBUT
Bond got away from a delightful pass by fox, and Downs had to race across to cover a lapse by McDonald. Fazackerley got an early chance of showing his quality, and there was judgement and skill in his pass to Crossley that enabled the little man to give Ewart an exceedingly hot shot. Crossley had another chance a moment later, but he kicked over the ball, and Ewart cleared by leaving his goal. Bond was well served, and McDonald only beat him at the second attempt when the speedy winger looked like getting through. Fox was allowed to go on in spite of a claim for offside by the linesman, and although there was not much sting in his centre Downs made the position a very difficult one for himself through hesitating to clear, and there was very little margin to spare when Lindley drove in a shot as the result of Downs’ hesitancy.
A LUCKY FALL
A free kick to Bradford City was admirably placed, and a deft touch by Hibbert almost produced a goal, Everton owing their escape to Hibbert falling before he could get in his final shot. Hereabouts the Everton defence was rather at sixes and sevens, and Fleetwood, missing his kick, again placed the home goal in danger. The coolness of Downs, however, prevented a score. Both right-wingers were very prominent, and Chedgzoy finished a brilliant run with a stinging shot that Ewart caught at the foot of the upright. Bond was not so fortunate with his effort, because his centre was neglected. The value of following up was emphasised when Crossley got the ball practically on the Bradford goal line, and with a short-length centre he got the ball to goal, although Ewart was clever enough to anticipate his intention. Fazackerley tried a first-time effort, only to send the ball very wide.
LINDLEY’S EASY GOAL
Neither side could claim much advantage so far, and the defenders had, generally speaking, held their own against moderate forwards. A change came at the end of twenty-two minutes when Lindley scored for Bradford City. When Bond got the ball it looked an impossible proposition, but he dropped it so well into the Everton goal that Lindley’s task was easy. Everton retaliated with some determined work, and, after Fleetwood had driven in a hard shot that was headed out, Downs joined in the assault, and with a tremendous volley, ensued Ewart to take the ball from just under the crossbar. The Bradford forwards, at least the right wing power, were rather expert at dropping the ball into the Everton goal-mouth in very dangerous fashion, and the Everton defenders found difficulty in coping with this method of attack.
REID EQUALISES
Fern was by no means safe to intercept a ball from Fox,but he got it away at the second attempt. Following a long shot by fox that went wide Reid got through from a neat pass by Fazackerley and, steadying himself, he drove the ball hard and true into the corner of the City net at the end of thirty minutes play. Ewart appeared to be deceived by both pace and direction and there was certainly a plight swerve on the ball, while Ewart no doubt felt the holding nature of the turf when he made a move towards the corner of the goal. The game was interesting without being brilliant. Once Bond looked very angry when he was pulled up for offside, and a clever move by Downs completely deceived Hibbert when the latter had an excellent chance. A beautiful centre by Harrison carried the ball into the extreme corner of the Bradford goal, Ewart got his hands to it without clearing, and from the tussle in front of the goal Ewart emerged clasping the ball. Fazackerley’s best scoring effort was a sledge-hammer drive that required all Ewart’s skill to negotiate. Both Fern and Downs almost made a hash of it when Bond followed through. Fern attempted to cover Downs by leaving his goal, but he was shouldered off the ball by Fox, who drove it goalwards, while Fern was yards away. Then came one of the most exciting incidents of the game.
CROSSLEY’S SMART GOAL
Harrison sent the ball into goal and Fazackerley was not quite near enough to take it, but Crossley was on the spot and beat Ewart for the second time two minutes before the interval.
Half-time; Everton 2, Bradford City 1
Although Fazackerley had not been particularly prominent he several times demonstrated his worth with a first-time shot and same delightful passes to the wings. Everton were only on the attack after the interval without, however, seriously testing Ewart. Storer was a great worker, and he kept the Everton inside man well in check. Ewart had to fall on his knees to save a long drive from Chedgzoy. Then Harrison showed his paces, only to finish with a rather wild shot. Downs created trouble for Fern when he let in Hibbert and Fern did not mend matters on he fell with the ball and looked like being beaten, but he was able to clear without loss.
SPOLLING THE BROTH
Chedgzoy was damaged and needed the trainer’s help. A bice length centre from Bond gave Lindley a fine chance, and Fern left his goal to challenge the Bradford man. Lindley pitched over Fern and the ball went out to Cook, who shot outside, while Fern was out of his goal. It was a lucky escape for Everton, and a bad miss for the City. Crossley was not far out with a long shot, and a moment latter Fern was further evidence of his unsafe handling when he dropped the ball, but managed to pick up again before any damage was done.
HIBBERT EQUALISES
A miss header by Storer and a miskick by Potts let in Reid, and he looked all over a scorer when Ewart got down to his shot very cleverly. At sixty-five minutes Hibbert equalised. It was a fine individual effort, and after tricking Downs the City centre completely beat Fern. A bad lapse by the Bradford backs placed Fazackerley in a position dead in front of Ewart, and although the Everton man shot hard and straight Ewart was on the alert and saved cleverly. Forshaw was deservedly applauded for a brilliant save to a fine shot by Bond. There was an epidemic of miss-kicking by the Bradford defenders, but the Everton forwards were not sufficiently opportune to take advantage opportune to take advantage of it. Downs, after giving a pass to Chedgzoy, followed up, and taking the centre, drove in a stinging shot to the goal that Ewart caught at the upright.
Final; Everton 2, Bradford City 2.

PUDDEFOOT RUMOURS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, November 13, 1920
“ECHO” REPRESENTATIVE’S INTERVIEW WITH WEST HAM SEC.
“It is no good Everton or anyone else trying to get the transfer of Puddefoot. We don’t want him to go, and he does not want to go.” With an air of finality, this statement was made to a “Liverpool Echo” representative, to-day, by Mr. Syd. King, secretary of the West Ham Football Club, in an interview. Rumour and gossip about the international forward have given cause for much anxiety amongst the West Ham officials and amongst the followers of the club. The forward is a great favourite with all, and the talk of big League clubs angling for his services has unsettled everyone. “You can take that as official and final,” said Mr. King. “I have spoken to Puddefoot several times, and he is annoyed at these unauthorised stories being handled about as facts. He has assured me of his happiness to say where he is. “Why should he go to Everton?” asked Mr. King. “Supposing we say the transfer fee was £4,000. The impression is that Puddefoot would get perhaps £1,000 or £1,500, and be ready to accept such a big sum. “The fact is, if he left us we could not pay him more than the figure allowed by the Football Association, and that is £500. “Therefore he is just as well off in remaining here for his benefit match. The whole thing is rumour, and again rumour. “So insistent have been the statements on the subject that Puddefoot, from becoming amused has, owing to the worry of the situation, become annoyed because of the inconvenience he has experienced. “There is another pint,’ concluded Mr. King. “Puddefoot lives at West Ham with his mother and father, and he is quite content to remain with them.” Mr. King, expressing the hope that this would end the whisperings, reiterated that Puddefoot was not leaving West Ham for anything or anybody.

BRADFORD C RES v  EVERTON RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 13, 1920
At Valley Parade, before a moderate crowd of spectators, Everton were the first to attack, Jones scoring after a brilliant solo effort. Bradford City then attacked and Mitchell was called upon to save a couple of shots from Logan. Bradford continued to attack, and Marsh equalised. Everton got away, Spencer shot, but Wilkinson saved in fine style. Anderson and Marsh added further goals for the home team. Half-time- Bradford City Res 3, Everton Res 1.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 13, 1920
By Louis T. Kelly

BRADFORD CITY RES. v. EVERTON RES.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Monday 15 November 1920
Some interesting forward play was witnessed in this match at Valley Parade, Bradford. There was little to choose between the teams, although Bradford deserved their victory. In the home front line the outstanding players were Marsh, Anderson, and Logan, whilst for the losers Spencer and Jones, especially the latter, were constantly prominent. During the first half Jones scored for Everton, and Marsh (twice) and Anderson for Bradford. change of ends Everton scored goals through Howarth and Smith whilst Logan netted for Bradford. Final —Bradford City Res., 4 goals ; Everton Res., 3 goals.

EVERTON 2 BRADFORD CITY 2
November 15, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
FAZACKERLEY’S DEBUT
EVERTON AGAIN DRAW WITH BRADFORD CITY
The entrance of Fazackereley into the Everton team on Saturday led to some good results. The ex-Sheffield United player has art to recommend him in a year when artistry is rarely seen. With his skilled edging of the ball, feinting and dribbling, so Fazackerley has come to the right team. Then he has added confidence to a side that lacked it. Moreover, he has the necessary height where heading of the ball is necessary. All told, he comes at the right time to mend a disjointed side. There was more “forward” play by Everton on Saturday than had been seen throughout the season. Unfortunately, Crossley’s best game since he came to the team was marred with the eternal pass to the right wing. Crossley should vary his methods and then his game will improve and he will get more out of his close play. Harrison was worked rarely, and Reid was not in happy mood, although he scored a goal thanks to a fine pass by Fazackerley. Ewart was slow to act when Reid fired in his shot. Just before this goal there was a too daring piece of goalkeeping by Fern, who was dumped out of possession and then started to go towards the touchline by dribbling, an open goal being left behind him, and the wonder was that Bradford City did not score. Reid’s goal equalised a goal that had been scored from Bond’s sensible centre to Lindley. Before the interval, however, Crossley scored and Everton went of believing that they had the game won. In the second half Hibbert, playing for the first time since he broke his leg, scored a very clever goal in spite of an attempted trip, and from that point to the end the battle was even and strenuous rather then brilliant, although a shot from Harrison and two saves by Fern were outstanding. It was a fitting draw for Everton had weaknesses, and Bradford City’s wingers were not at their best, Cook being disappointing and Bond talking rather than playing, albeit he was electric on occasion. At half-back there was a sturdiness that brooked no opposition, Storer and Fleetwood were excellent, and Boocock was the steadiest back. Downs, while dazzling at times and engaging in an occasional shot or two, let in the Yorkshire forwards in glaring manner. McDonald too, was not too sure in his kick. Lindley, Fazackerley, Crossley, Fox, and perhaps Chedgzoy were the pick of the forwards, and Boocock as a half-back did many clever things in attack, yet lacked robust tackling methods. Everyone: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Peacock, Fleetwood, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Crossley, Fackerley, Reid, and Harrison, forwards. Bradford City: - Ewart, goal, Potts, and Boocock, backs, Hargreaves, Storer, and Duckett, half-backs, Bond, Fox, Hibbert, Lindley, and Cook, forwards.

BRADFORD CITY RESERVES 4 EVERTON RESERVES 3
November 15, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Valley Parade. The home team did practically all the attacking, but were not so dangerous in front of goal as the visitors, who made occasional raids in which Jones, their outside right, was very prominent. Fare, Robinson, and Leivesley defended well for the visitors.

SATURDAY’S VIEW OF STANLEY FAZACKERLEY
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, November 15, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Some enthusiastic spectators have no sense of proportion. They take unto their bosom the new player and applaud him when he has done something normal. They get wildly excited over a flashing run or determined shot. They make a good tool of the new broom. They are just as ready to throw over the new broom and curs him vehemently at a later stage. Everton’s spectators were kind to Fazackerley, the £4,000 transfer man, on Saturday when he made his debut, and I would ask that spectators think out the proportion aforementioned and give reasonable due. The football hero of the day becomes “a stiff” to-morrow. I thought Fazackerley played really well against Bradford City. He shaped. He shot. He headed. He lent art to the attack- and nowadays forward lines becomes rushing machines with no sense of artistry. We welcome Fazackerley for many reasons and we don’t desire to see him spoiled. He has given the front line confidence and he promises to knit a number of units that have not been combining together. He adds height to the line when heading is necessary, and altogether his game was good for a first appearance in strange surrounding and company. One result was to make Crossley shape-better than hitherto, albeit I think Crossley should remember the sweeping pass to the left or a touch to centre instead of advertising his systematic pass to him to his partner on the right. When the present Everton line has settled down I think it will be a vast improvement on what has gone before. On Saturday there was not too much shooting, and Downs with a halt-way line attempt- who said “Wotopes?” and his caring run forward when he shot so hard that Ewart had to make a grand catch at the foot of the post was one of the best of the firing party. There was lack of snap-shooting solely because as a player was about to shoot the rugged Yorkshire defence would rattle in. But Everton won’t always be hustled and bustled like that, and I can see the attack getting goals all right ‘ere long. Harrison, to my mind, was not given sufficient work, and there were times when he would have needed to air his wings to have caught the intended passes of the half-backs of his side. Downs there supplies an object lesson in the matter of pushing the ball direct to an unmarked player. Have you noticed the passes he gives to Chedgzoy almost on the touch line, but deadly in their accuracy? Peacock, too, is attacking as a half-back, and some of his work was admirable, notably his run to outside right when his shot was covered by Hargreaves. Talking of passes and centres, commend me to Bond’s method of easy centres to the inside left. It was such a pass that gave the ex-Burnley man his goal. It was a nice pass from Fazackerley that let in Reid, to whose shot Ewart was slow to move. Crossley’s welcome lead point before half time came after Fern had done a little solo work towards the touch-line, leaving his goal open when he became dispossessed. Fern did many great things apart from this, and I pick out these; His one-hand save from a rush, a bit of juggling wherein the ball came to him suddenly and at an awkward angle, his catch of Lindley’s shot, and his one-hand save from Bond. Yes, Fern did well, and remember the backs in front of him were not always kicking true. I don’t think Fleetwood has revelled in a game quite so much as this against the Citizens, and similarly Storer, the Bradford pivot, fared well. Cook, on the opposition side, had been well spoken, but he wanted too many balls for my liking, and Fox was the cleverest of the lot, although Hibbert eventually showed some old-time ideas in the way of scoring and making a goal-he escaped a trip and made a telling shot. His confidence is coming back to him just as it came back to another man who broke his leg- Gillespie, of Sheffield United. Nothing further need to be said except that Boocock was the better of the Yorkshire backs- and don’t forget the little remembrance about adulation of Fazackerley. Let him settle down, give him his due by all means, but don’t be silly. Incidentally I may mention that I rushed from the rushing “Bidston” to have a chat with Harry Weldon and Fazackerley, and in view of what I had heard from a South African tourist regarding Stan best position (centre-forward), asked him which he liked best, “centre or inside forward”? Fazackerley replied, “Well, to be candid, I like inside best. In South Africa I had wonderful inside forwards and my work was made somewhat easy, but I like the inner position best on the whole, I have already come to like my comrades, and I am sure we shall get on well together.” A wish I re-echoed, expressly.
FOOTBALLER DEAD
HARRY THICKETT AND HIS CUP BANDAGES
Harry Thickett, ex-Sheffield United player and one-time manager of Bristol City, died to-day from dropsy. He was the hero of a Cup final story; he had, it was alleged, many yards of bandages around his body so that he might be patched up to play in the final tie.

CLENNELL IS PLAYING AGAIN THIS WEEK
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, November 16, 1920
Bee’s Notes
The negotiations between Everton and Partick Thistle for the transfer of Robert Parker have ended. Parker would not entertain the idea of going to Firhill on a month’s trial. His name is now being coupled with that of Greenock Morton, and it is said in quarters generally well-informed that it is probable he will be transferred to the Cappielow club, and that George French the much sought after Morton centre-forward, will go to Goodison Park. It is also stated that with Parker will be given a fee for the transfer of French.
Questioned on the matter by an “Athletic News” correspondent, the manager of the Greenock club said that his directors did not wish to part with French. I asked Mr. Tom McIntosh about the matter, and he said, “The statement is very vexatious, and is calculated to do a lot of harm. It is quite true that we tried to get the forward, but to say that Parker was mentioned in an exchange business is absolutely untrue. An exchange was never mooted.”
Everton “A” are wanting a match for Saturday next. Write at once, please, to Mr. McIntosh, c/0 Goodison Park, Liverpool. There is other local news of passing interest. First Joe Clennell is chosen to play in a trial run this week, when a side is being sent to Wrexham for a benefit game. Second, Mr. Charles Cyril Dickinson, who has lent aid of a practical character to the Everton team for many years, but just retired from business, and his house has been taken over by Jack Borthwick, the former Everton half-back, who in the war period had such a bang upon the skull that his life was despaired of. However, the bonny Borthwick cheated all the doctors and now is fighting fit. I wish him a joyous period in his new abode. I believe some of the Everton shareholders are not allowing the passing of Mr. Dickinson to go unnoticed.

SWEET EVERTON VALLEY
November 17, 1920. The Evening Express
A Veteran’s Memories of Arcadian Liverpool
By The Old ‘Un (Tom Keaton)
Fifty years ago! The white and grey haired veterans of today, as they sit by their firesides on quiet nights, often find their thoughts fondly turning to the days when the “Evening Express” first came, were seen, and mentally gobbled up by lovers of information, satisfying reading, and the real grit of the day’s doing. Fifty years ago! What changes the old veterans have seen! Liverpool northwards ended at Boundary-street; the wide space intervening between it and Bootle was a big area of waste and agricultural land; buildings were casuals. On the verandah of one of the few villas on the Derby-road sandhills, its tenant, a municipal official, sat at nights with a few Bohemian friends, looking out on a sandy shore, and the beautiful shimmering of moonbeams on the rippling waters of the channel; one friend played a banjo, songs and choruses, were heard, and glasses filled with diluted fluids were emptied frequently. Between Spellow-Lane and Walton a giant Nursery (Skirving’s) flowered. At the top of Everton Valley (the tens of thousands who scurry off to the Liverpool football ground will please note this) stood the Bronte estate (woodhouse’s), a beautiful rural pleasance (a varnished picture is in my mind of the beauty spot –I lived a stone’s throw from it). Its pretty lodge faced the Valley; a stone wall, lined inside with tall trees, ran up to Sleepers Hill; thence a hawthorn hedge on the north side of Walton Breck-road ran right away to Cabbage Hall. Between that hedge and Anfield-road from Sleepers hill to Cabbage Hall, there was only one house, Rockfield, in which lived Henry Tate and his sons, Arthur and Edwin; their sugar refinery was on Manesty lane, and offices at 101, Dale street, by the Police Court. The house had extensive grounds running from the west bend of the road up to the football field. The only vestige of its solid boundary wall is utilised in the fencing of the L.F.C training ground. Unobserved by the many, it is a joy to the few antiquarians familiar with its historical importance. The football ground was one of the fields inside the hawthorn hedge. All the old charm of the rusticity I cherish in my memory. My old eyes glisten when I recall it, and the glorious games of cricket I played in on the fields. East of the tram outer belt line, on to Tunnel-road, fields and estates were almost the exclusives. At “Speakelands,” deserted by the Earles, I recall the Sefton C.C. playing its game on the lawn, ere they both trekked south. There were hugh fields inside the belt, notably the camp fields by Heyworth-street, and those by Vernon Hall, in Hall-lane, on which the Volunteers paraded, and the Liverpool Press C.C. played, I with them. In the town (city now) great chances have taken place. A lamp shop, bread shop, and oil shop, and Isaiah Raw’s public-house, stood on the site of the Conservative club. I Knew Isaiah well, Horafio (shush). Other old-fashioned shops lined Dale-street, up to opposite Moorfields. The old fashioned George Hotel occupied the ground of the Reform Club. I fancy now I can see H.N. Abbinett, the country gentleman-looking host, standing on its front steps. Cobham’s, in Castle street was famous dinning-room; Fisk and Fairhurst’s close to, and Oakes’s and Galt’s, in Lord-street, the most noted confectioners. There were no cafes. Merchants and the well-to-do tradesmen dined in the numerous hotels, and drank freely out of wine glasses and tankards; the clerks and shophands refreshed themselves in vaults and snugs. Rubicund faces and the signs of drink were familiar sights in business places and were winked at; now they are not tolerated. The cafes have been extradinarily silent temperance reformers of the city life. St. George’s Church, a quaint, imposing edifice, stood where the Queen’s Victoria monument now stands, and many fine buildings have supplanted modest old ones in our main thorough fares. Threates were numerous. The Alexandra, Amphi, Theatre Royal, Prince of Wales, Adelphi, Park, Colisenum, and Rotunda were in full swing with dramatic fare. Covent Garden and Old Drury were frequent visitors to the Alexandra, Amphi, and “Royal” and several English opera companies, including Rosa’s, Payne and Harrison’s, Rose Hersee’s and Blanche Cole’s. Titiens, Foli, Santley, Lima de Murska, Sinico, Scalchi, and the other great stars of the heydays of grand opera, were familiars. Hengler’s Circus displayed its equine wonders in Newington and Quaglieni’s Circus in William Brown-street. Mander’s Menagerie flamed round the Wellington Monument, with its gorgeously decorated front and blaring brass band, and the black giant Maccomo, the king of lion-tamers, in the flare of hissing naphtha lamps, was the observed of all observers. There were some marvellous travelling shows in those days, and they could find spaces to camp in the centre of the town. These and the threatres all did good business. They had no serious rivals. There were no big variety palatial halls or (thick-as-black-berriers now) cinemas to oppose them. The few music halls there were relied much more on the money they took for drink, supplied on ledges or tables in front of their patrons, who were dunned for orders by seedy waiters between every turn, than they did on their nominal admission fees. Free-and-easies in public houses were as thick in the town as flies round a sugar cask. The publican engaged one or two bleary musicians, a down-at-heel singer or two, and a chairman. Amateur –“ladies and gentlemen,” out of the audience who could sing, or thought they could –were the real entertainers, especially those who “couldn’t sing for nuts” and broke down. The licence allowed to the great army of flainting nymphs of the pavement in those days was another cancer in the civic body. On the main streets, in their public houses, and in every entertainment resort they badly accosted and ogled mankind. It was difficult for men to be moral; the temptation to vicious indulgence pestered them on every side. There were disreputable colonies of houses in the centre of the town, populated by educated and vulgar well and ill-dressed sirens of this class. Aye, there are still many faults to find in our habits and customs, which make the judicious, grieve, but, as I said before the “black spot” is comparatively white in contrast with the Gomorrah of fifty years ago.

THE EARLY DAYS OF THE “EXPRESS.”
November 17, 1920. The Evening Express
Some Recollections Of a Retired Overseer.
By A.E.
It is happy circumstances that many of those who formed the Express staff in its early days have lived to see the paper celebrate its Jubilee. One of the oldest is Mr. George Hargreaves, of 89, Spencer-street, Everton, whose name, though he has now for many years been in retirement, is still remembered and revered in the composing room. For more than a generation he was in charge of the type-setting department and his reminiscences range over one of the most remarkable periods in newspapers development. Looking back from the great age of 84 to the days when the Express was our infant, Mr. Hargreaves expressed to one of his successors on the staff, his pride in the growth of the paper from its small beginning. “I first joined the Courier composing-room,” he said, “and soon afterwards was put in charge of the “Express.” When I went to the office all the type-setting was done by hand. We had none of your lightning linotype machines in those days. But then, as now, the firm was very enterprising in regard to its mechanical equipment, and one day a circular was received concerning a machine called the Hattersley. Its inventor had been trying to get it adopted by the newspaper press for many years, but at the time there was only one in use in the country. I was at once sent to see it, with instructions to thoroughly examine its working and to report what I thought of it. In half-an-hour I satisfied myself that it was the thing for us, and we ordered two. By the way, how many linotype machines are there in the office now?” The interviewer answered that they were so many that he did not know. “I remember well the old office of the Express in South Castle-street. It was from the roof of that building that I witnessed the great fire at Compton House on December 1st 1865, when about £200,000 worth of damage was done. I never saw a spectacle of the kind to equal that. There was a panic in the office the year before, when the Lotty Sleigh blew up in the river. She had taken on board eleven tons of gunpowder, and the explosion of it shock out building as though there had been an earthquake. Some men rushed for the stairs. I took my stand under a great beam which ran across the ceiling with the idea that it might remain in place if anything else collapsed. Then I saw one member of the staff –he too, is alive and well today –throwing up a window. By the time I and another sprang to him, he was half way out, and would have fallen three stories into the street. When we got him back into the room he was as white as death. Mr Hargreaves chuckled over some of the exploits of the Express in his own day. On one occasion a great statesman was to speak in Liverpool and a contemporary had announced that a full report of his speech would appear in its issue that evening. “I arranged,” said Mr, Hargreaves “that all our reporters copy should be sent direct to me so that there should be no delay. Each of our messengers worked to a number and each received sixpence for every message he brought, while if he were not back at the hall in time to take his message in his turn he had to stand down till they worked round to him again. The competitors had a lot of hansom cabs to bring their messages down, and as I passed by the hall on the way to the office I saw these cabs in the midst of a large crowd. Well, our scheme worked so well that we had the Express with the report of the speech actually selling in the ball before the votes of thanks were over. I went home and when I returned later that night to the office, I asked what had happened to our competitors. I was told that they had not come out at all, and the excuse they made was that the crowd became so dense that their Hanson cabs could not get out. “And how the Express has grown since its early days! It was a little thing when I first knew it. Your strike Editions rather remainder me of the first Express, I remember a man coming and standing beside the stone when I became overseer, and I said to him, “What are you waiting there for,” ‘Oh,’ he replied, ‘I m going to make up the pages of the Express.” I said ‘Never you mind about that. I’ll do that as a side-line. But I should like to see the man who would undertake it as a side-line nowadays, since the Express grew so greatly and began to have so many editions,” added Mr. Hargreaves. “We only had one or two, in my early days but we used to come out specially if there was any news of particular importance.”

EVERTON’S SELECTION FOR SUNDERLAND MATCH.
November 17, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
Sunderland are the visitors to Goodison Park on Saturday, the Blues thus appearing two weeks in succession at home. The Wearsiders were a great drawing power, and I suppose they will continue to attract the crowd, but it must be said that they have been off their game recently. Still they are one of those combinations which may “come back” at any moment. Charlie Buchan, of course, is still a wonderful player, but even he cannot win matches of f his own bat, so to speak. Buchan’s wiles are always so neat and clever that his play, becomes most fascinating. Fazackerley is the nearest approach I know to the skilful Buchan, and the two appearing on the same field should enable the onlookers to make comparisons. Everton are relying on the same side as last week to do duty again the Wearsiders, and Fazackerley will again lead the attack. The following is the chosen side: - Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Fazackerley, Reid, and Harrison. The kick-off is timed for 2.30.

EVERTON DENIED
Hull Daily Mail - Thursday 18 November 1920
The Everton Football Club has issued a denial of a Scottish report they offered an exchange of players to Greenock Morton in return for the transfer of French, the Scottish League club's centre forward.  It is admitted that Everton tried to get the transfer of French, but no mention was made of an exchange of players.  

BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, November 18, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Everton F.C have granted the use of the ground at Saturday’s match for collections before, during, and after the match for St. Dunstan’s. the following circular is apropos;-
Raising mainly for charitable purposes is becoming increasingly difficult, and Sir Arthur Pearson is appealing to the sporting public to meet the requirements of the officers and men blinded as a result of war conditions who by their determination and pluck are overcoming their great handicap. Sports during the past twelve months has done wonders for St. Dunstan, but in the coming year it is hoped that it will go near to meeting all the requirements of this great blind but sporting community. More than 1,200 men have been already established in business, 400 men are still in training, over 100 men are awaiting admission, and it is unfortunately certain that a large percentage of the 23,00 men who were partially blinded during the war will in time become totally blind and need the assistance of St. Dunstan’s. therefore, we the undersigned, have great pleasure in associating ourselves in an appeal to those who play and follow football to support such a deserving institution. Collecting boxes, cards and posters will be supplied upon application to the hon Secretary at 306, Regent-street, London, W.1 and if you can get your supporters to close their eyes for one moment only during the progress of one of your games, we feel sure that they will realise in a very minor degree what it would mean to be left in utter darkness for the rest of their lifetime, and that they would subscribe liberally to St. Dunstan’s.  we have every confidence in asking you to support this appeal, and beg to tender our thanks in anticipation-Yours, &c, Jno Chas Clegg, C.J.A. Marriott, Maxwell Woosnam, J.G. Cook, J. McKenna, A.E. Knight, Billy Meredith, C. Wreford Brown (Hon. Secretary).

SUNDERLAND VISIT TO GOODISON
November 19, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
There will be many veterans at Goodison Park tomorrow who cherish the memory of stirring tussles between Sunderland and Everton. The two teams invariably give of their best, and though the Wearsiders have been somewhat under a cloud of late, it is anticipated that they will give the Blues a right good game. Buchan, of course, is the star turn, and he is expected to give his usual polished display, and with Fazackerley also likely to be on the scene the contrast between the two should be interesting. Fazackerley sustained some severe knocks in the first game, but it is expected he will be fit and anxious to show to the best advantage tomorrow. The old-time game between the “Blues” and Sunderland, when the former drew level in the last two minutes, is fresh in the memory of old followers of the club. There was great excitement that day when Boyle and McInnes, I think scored and placed the sides level. It appeared 1,000 to 1 on Sunderland winning, but the rally of the “Blues” was great. A similar tussle tomorrow will be appreciated. Everton will be represented by Fern; Down, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Fazackerley, Reid, and Harrison. Sunderland:- Scott; Gibson, England; Mitton, Parker, Poole; Best, Buchan, Travers, Cooke, and Martin. Gibson is a Lancashire youth, who is reputed to be a fine back. He is new to senior football, and this will be his first League match. A collection for St. Dunstan’s is to be made before and during the game, and the Boys’ Industrial Band have appropriately included Chirwin’s Blind Boy” in their programme. It is a deserving cause and it is hoped that the football enthusiasts will respond with their accustomed generosity.

EVERTON TACKLE BUCHAN AND COMPANY
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, November 19, 1920
Bee’s Notes
There is a bundle of really good things to look at to-morrow. We can go to Everton, there to see Charlie Buchan and Co-always a fascination, and we can see Everton’s new men afresh. Goodison Park offers many things tomorrow and one of the best will be the Everton terrace Band’s appropriate playing of Churgwin’s “Blind Boy” while the collection ask spectators for their material help for St. Dunstan’s.
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Fazackerley, Reid, Harrison. Sunderland; Scott; Gibson, England; Mitton, Parker, Poole; Best, Buchan, Travers, Cook, Martin.

SUNDERLAND AT GOODISON PARK.
November 20, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Everton and Sunderland are old and doughty opponents, and some of their games are memorable. Though the Wearsiders, are not as powerful as in former years, they are one of the most attractive sides, in the League, and their visit to Goodison Park to-day should draw another large “gate.” Sunderland have won only one match since September 18th, while Everton have been without a victory since October 8th, so that there ought to be a keen struggle for the two points. They should be only one change for the home side, who however, will be without Fazackerley, owing to injury, his place being taken by Parker.

SUNDERLAND AT THE PARK
November 20, 1920. The Evening Express.
Fazackerley, whom Everton secured a fortnight ago from Sheffield United, after parting with the large amount of £4,000 was knocked about in his first game for his new club against Bradford City, so much so that he has had to cry off for today’s match with Sunderland, a piece of bad luck for both player and club. As already stated, Fazackerley will not lead the Everton attack against Sunderland at the Park this afternoon and the absence of “Stan” will enable “Bobbie” Parker to once more fill the breach. The latter is a player who has not met with the best of lucky lately, and should he strike his best form against the Wearsiders the spectators will be pleased. With this exception, the Everton team will be the same as last week, and as the visitors have been going very rocky of late the home side should gather in both points.

FOOTBALL’S BLESSING-FINE WEATHER, HUGE CROWD TO SEE EVERTON-SUNDERLAND GAME
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 20, 1920
BEE’S COMMENT-CUM-DETAIL OF WALTON GAME
A DRAWN BATTLE
Everton; Fern; Downs (Captain), McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Parker, Reid, Harrison. Sunderland; Scott; Gibson, England; Mitton, Parker, Poole; Best, Buchan, Travers, Cook, Martin. As announced in the “Echo” days ago Fazackerley, the new Everton forward, was under the doctor for injuries. He said on Thursday that he though he would be right for Saturday. Finding himself not fit, Parker returned to the home side. Sunderland’s great change was at full back, where a Lancashire boy named Gibson made his debut. The game aroused enormous interest, and it was good to see the sports helping the St. Dunstan’s fund to the best of their ability.
HE WHO HESITATES-
Play opened at a rattling pace, and right at the start Crossley had a chance to score against his old side. He hesitated, then started to dribble and then paid the penalty. Sunderland replied on the right wing, where Buchan, with head and with foot, was skilful and cunning. When Buchan shot from close range the ball was blocked by McDonald. There was no mistaking the earnestness of both sides, and when Reid did some clever work there was a peek of trouble awaiting Scott. Harrison made a telling centre, and the goalkeeper was remiss in his anticipation, with the result that he barely touched the ball, and Chedgzoy shot wide. Scott was further to blame when he got his hands to a remarkable centre (curling and spinning).
PARKER OPENS THE SCORE
The goalkeeper was weak to clear and Parker miss-timed the ball, or else was too amazed that the ball came back to him-at any rate, parker kicked over the ball. However, a moment later (that is at ten minutes) he had redeemed himself by heading a goal from the keen initiation and splendid centre of Reid. Both the initiator and the scorer were warmly applauded by the spectators and the home team. There was something particularly happy about Parker scoring, because we all remember his war service and his wounds and also the stories about his likelihood of going to Scotland. Parker could not have taken the header in brighter fashion. The goal served to buck up the Everton team, and Peacock playing a semi-forward game, came near scoring, while Crossley was still nearer with a header that had beaten the goalkeeper, but was kicked out by England.
COOK EQUALISER
Crossley came again with a tremendous first-time shot from an equally tremendous centre by Harrison. The goalkeeper would never have seen it had the ball been a yard inward. Sunderland were having a bad time just now, but in a breakaway wherein the first player seemed a good yard offside, the Roker men scored. Cook was the scorer with his left foot; time 24 minutes and the goal to my mind due to Mr. Pullan of Leeds not recognising the offside infringement.  The goal was against the run of play, but it served to encourage the visitors and when Buchan gave Travers a presentation goal the visiting centre should have done better than fire wildly wide.
A DISTRAUGHT DEFENCE
Travers was right through again when allowed to go on under protest of offside, but again he cast the chance to the winds. Chedgzoy, who was not playing successfully, made an appealing centre, only to find no one up to take the chance, which was a pity, because the visiting goalkeeper was many times at sea in handling, and had no understanding with his backs. Gibson and England play a rugged type of game, and the young boy, Gibson promises a lot. Offside decisions were plentiful, and there should have been more, as Cook was off-side when allowed to go on. Cook’s gratitude was a very mediocre pass, alleged to have been meant for one of his own side. Parker tried to head through, and he was a shade late for an unintended shot by Chedgzoy, which became a centre. There was much rousing football and some of the players were apt to forget themselves and Sunderland were indeed lucky to escape a penalty when Chedgzoy was pushed in the middle of the back. Sunderland lacked fire and although Buchan did a number of really tricky things, he was notice dominating as usual. Half-time; Everton 1, Sunderland 1.
INJURY TO DOWNS
Reid was in happy mood throughout the match, and when the game was resumed it was the Irishman who made a spirited shot that was blocked. Buchan was equally unlucky with a drive from equally close range and still more luckless was Downs, who was carried off with an injured right knee. A moment before being taken on Downs had prevented the visitors’ left from creating danger, and his methods of doing so tickled the crowd. Downs smothered the ball, and when it started to roll on he lay upon it. One of the best of the few attempts at scoring was made by Grenyer, who headed near from a corner kick. Play had been rather dull, but with Downs back on the field and Crossley going very close with a fine shot the game improved. Parker was judicious and kept well up to the backs, where Travers was not nearly as prominent as in previous appearances here.
OFFSIDE PREVALENT
The game had far too many offside decisions in it to allow it to be called “class,” and the forward work on the whole, while revealing some polish lacked point when a shot was necessary. In fact Fern had a particularly comfortable day.
DOWN’S GOES FORWARD
The funniest sight of the day was the appearance of Downs at outside right, to which place he had moved forward by means of dribble and pass. Moreover he got in his centre all right, but it was not made use of. Buchan and Best came in flashlights, and Downs was content to see a corner conceded rather than a goal when Buchan centred in a takeable manner. At last a shot worthy the name! Fleetwood was the deliverer, and Scott made a masterly save by a dive and a punch. McDonald played on valiantly in spite of damaged ribs, and Parker twice drove a useful ball and Crossley also tried to pepper the goal. He eventually got a knock-out blow, which led to cries of “Penalty.” Crossley recovered quickly and in spite of a pained head he dealt out a first-time shot of power and precision, the ball swerving wide. Crossley once again went for the leading goal, this time with a header. Scott was as safe to this and to a Parker shot as he had been weak in the first half, and from his last clearance Martin broke away from the halfway line, and with a clear field and four Sunderland men opposed to two Everton men it was a gross mistake on the part of Martin to delay his centre till the ball was covered.
ENGLAND CAUGH NAPPING
England was caught napping when he thought the ball must pass outside. Similarly trainer Elliott was surprised where a spectator threw the ball in and hit him on the back of the head. Grenyer had a hard day’s work, but it did not prevent him realising the possibility of a back heel touch by Buchan. Near time, Travers slipped through, and seemed to be all over a scorer, but could not get to the ball. Final; Everton 1, Sunderland 1.

THE WEDNESDAY DERBY
The Liverpool Football echo-Saturday, November 20, 1920
On Wednesday the match of the “Wednesday season will be the final tie in the Hospital Cup competition and by the hand of Fate, the opposing teams are same as last year, viz, Green-Lane Trams and Orwell Wednesday. Green-lane are the holders. By the kindness of the Everton directors the game will be played at Goodison Park. The kick off is fixed for 2.45 p.m. Will intending spectators come early, and bring change that Fishers, as the caused delay at the semi-final when a record attendance was present. There is no reason why a 5,000 gate should not be present, because a real good game of football will be witnessed, these teams having a number of good exponents.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 20, 1920
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON 1 SUNDERLAND 1
November 22, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON DRAW AGAIN.
A MODERATE DISPLAY AGAINST SUNDERLAND.
The visit of Sunderland to Goodison Park –always a big attraction –drew a fine crowd, but a game hardly realised expectations. The result was a drawn game –and on the play this was probably the most fitting conclusion to the contest. Everton were without Fazackerley (injured), and Parker took the centre position. Both sides had a lean time recently so far as successes are concerned, and the weaknesses revealed on Saturday explained this to some extent. The forwards were not incisive enough to best a first class defence. They did excellent work at times, as witness the clever runs and centres of both Harrison and Chedgzoy, particularly in the first half, yet only one goal accrued, and this with Scott, the Sunderland custodian, taking exceptional risks early on, and being anything but safe with high shots. The Sunderland forwards were no better, although they did not make as many scoring position as the Everton forwards, but the inside men were just as weak when it came to clinching a position. Everton scored after ten minutes play, Scott attempted to punch the ball away as Reid’s centre crossed the goal, but he missed it and Parker headed through. Fourteen minutes later Cooke equalised. Buchan supplied the opening, and Cooke after beating Fleetwood drove the ball into the corner of the net, Fern making a futile attempt to get the ball, which appeared to roll under his arm. Sunderland’s goal was something of a surprise, and on the balance of play was just only justified, and Fern was certainly late with his attempt to save the shot. There was a certain amount of skill and cleverness in the forward work without much sting. Harrison showed great judgement in his centres, and his shots onto goal were splendidly timed. Everton should have won the game in the first half, for in the early stages they had some capital scoring chances. A brilliant centre by Chedgzoy was punched away by Scott, and the ball passed Parker by inches. Downs was very clever in defence, and Martin and Cooke had a lean time. Crossley was dangerous by reason of the first time drives. True, many of them were wide, but he was always a source of trouble to the Sunderland defence. Chedgzoy did an immense amount of work, and time and again he beat his opponents without however, getting any tangible result. Scott saved his best work till the second half. Had he been beaten often early on little surprise would have been created, for he took many unnecessary risks, but he made some brilliant saves afterwards. One of his best was when he threw himself at a terrific drive by Fleetwood and turned the ball past the upright. Then again when Parker surprised him with a shot from a difficult angle Scott was just as alert, and again he fail to bring off a great save. It was excellent work, and he moved himself an expert at low shots. There was an artistic touch about Buchan’s work, and though he was not as prominent as usual, his clever movements were interesting. Early in the second half he sent in a beautiful shot that might easily have taken effect but for the intervention of Downs, who stopped the ball with his body, and in the very last minute he made a splendid run, beating both Downs and McDonald in his best style. Travers is the type of centre that needs the ball “placed” for him, but he mulled two distine chances in spite of being well supplied. Gibson gave a creditable display, and in view of the fact that it was only his second appearance in first class football, he did uncommonly well. The defence on both sides better than the attack, and the absence of balance and cohesion prevented the play touching first class. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Peacock, Fleetwood, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Crossley, Parker, Reid, and Harrison, forwards. Sunderland: - Scott, goal, Gibson, and England, backs, Mitton, Parker, and Poole, half-backs, Best, Buchan, Travers, Cooke, and Martin, forwards.

AMATEUR GOALKEEPER FOR EVERTON.
November 22 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Howard Baker, the Olympic Jumper and Liverpool Football Club goalkeeper, is to become an Everton player. Baker did good service for Liverpool last season, but this season has made few appearances for the Central League team, he has help Northern Nomads recently.

EVERTON AGAINST GWERSYLLT AND DISTRICT
November 22 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
Everton sent a team to Wrexham, yesterday to play Gwersyllt and district for the benefit of J.T. Jones, a Gwersyttl player who possesses twenty-seven football medals. Fog spoiled the game, the players at times being almost invisible at a distance of fifty yards. Everton did most of the pressing throughout, the first half, the ball being usually within shooting distance of the opponents goal. After most of the forwards had missed chances, Kirsopp with a header, converted a centre from G.W. Jones. In an attack by the district team, Salt had to run out to intercept a centre from Lowe (Acrefor) half-time Everton leading by a goal to nil. In the second half G.W. Jones scored an second for Everton, while J.T. Hughes opened Gwersyllt’s account. The game had to be abandoned before time, through fog, when the score was two-to one in Everton favour.

ANOTHER DRAW
November 22, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
Everton have played seventeen matches to date, and have drawn seven times, four of these equality occasions being at home. An improvement will have to be shown –at any rate at Goodison –or the Blues will 0once again find themselves in the chilly region of the table. It is small consolation that they drew with Bradford, now the bottom club, at the beginning of the season, sandwiching in a home victory against Newcastle United. Bradford City also shared the points at both meetings. The Rovers lost at point at Blackburn, but another was forfeited at Goodison to Huddersfield and now Sunderland have compelled the concession of yet one more. The record is not exactly inspiring, though it must be conceded that the Northerners were somewhat lucky to get a division, as their goal was initiated from an offside position. However, the home defence contributed by the foolish trick of stopping to appeal. When will players learn that the final decision is with referee and to act only according to his signals. Dicky Downs was not so prone to “shock” the spectators by waiting for the oncoming forward, and his clearances were quicker, therefore, than usual, but always placed advantageously. He, of course tried one or two surprise rushes, but his dart up to the right corner flag, with Chedgzoy waiting seemed like painting the lily. McDonald kicked strongly, at times overmuch and Fern’s slowness in going down to Cooke’s equaliser could be forgiver in view of the smart clearances subsequently. Peacock was happy in the halves. Fleetwood back to his old form, and Grenyer kept a close grip on Buchan, who did not shine in consequence. The front line lost something of its speed under Parker’s leadership, but he played a worrying game, while the wings have developed a fine understanding and change places with nice discrimination. Scott struck me as blessed with the luck essential to a good goalkeeper, Gibson made a promising debut, and Cooke was the best of a hefty line of attackers, who had a great deal to thank the middlemen for in the way of judicious forward passes.

HOWARD BAKER BECOMES EVERTON PLAYER
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, November 22, 1920
Bee learns that this week Howard Baker, the Olympic jumper and Liverpool F.C goalkeeper, will become an Everton player. Howard Baker did good service for Liverpool last season, but this season has made few appearances for the Central League team. He has helped Northern Nomads recently, and when he asked for his papers he was accommodated. Now he joins up for the Goodison Park Brigade, and if he is as popular with and at Goodison as he was at Anfield he will find warm hearts awaiting him.
Match report unreadable unfortunately

EVERTON v. GWERSYLIT
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, November 23, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Everton sent a team to Wrexham, today to play Gwersylit and district for the benefit of J.T. Jones Gwersylit player who possesses twenty-seven football medals. Joe Clennell was playing for the first time for weeks, and he showed stamina and was not troubled by knee and other ailments that have been unkind to him for some time. Fog spiled the game the players at times being almost invisible at a distance of fifty yards. Everton did most of the pressing throughout the first half, the ball being usually within shooting distance of the opponent’s goal. After most of the forwards had missed chances Kirsopp with a header converted a centre from G.W. Jones. In an attack by the District team, Salt had to run out to intercept a centre from Lowe (Acrefair). Half-time Everton 1, Gwersylit nil.
In the second half G.W. Jones scored a second for Everton, while J.T. Hughes opened Gwersylit account. The game had to be abandoned before time through fog, when the scores were; Everton 2, Gwersylit 1.

FAZACKERLEY’S RETURN
November 24, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
Everton go to Sunderland and it is good to know that Fazackerley is quite fit again, and will be included in the line against Charlie Buchan and his colleagues. When he settles down Fazackerley is bound to make a big improvement in the standard of the Everton forward work. On Saturday he will partner Chedgzoy on the right, and as he would rather play at inside right then in the centre, he ought to be suited by the change. Chedgzoy and fazackerley should make a storming wing, and incidentally Parker is likely to have more opportunity of utilising his shooting power. Crossley crosses over to partner Harrison, and the full side will be Fern; Down, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, and Harrison. On paper this strikes one as a very strong combination. Certainly the forward line might easily turn out triumphs. The kick-off is timed for 2.15. The Reserves meet Tranmere at Goodison, and the Blues are fielding a very strong side, viz; A.N. Other; Fare, and Weller; Brown, Lievesley, Garrett; Jones, Kirsopp, Blair, Clennell, and Reid. It will be noticed that Joe Clennell is to play, and judging by his prelimary canters on Monday he is likely to bell all right. With the scoring Blair, Kirsopp, Clennell, and Reid in the team the Rovers should have a warm time.

EVERTON TO PLAY AT COLWYN BAY.
November 24 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
The Football Association of Wales have granted the North Wales Coast League permission to play a benefit match at Colwyn Bay, in which Everton will take part.

HOWARD BAKER TURNS OUT FOR EVERTON RES
The Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, November 24, 1920
ALSO JOHN BLAIR
FAZACKERLEY TRIED ON THE INNER WING
Bee’s Notes
In view of Parker’s game on Saturday last, one had special anticipation for the team-sheet this week, for it was wondered what would happen when the attack was framed. The club met last night and settled upon playing Parker centre, placing Crossley over to the left wing and introducing Stanley Fazackerley at inside right. The winging of Fazackerley and Chedgzoy should be a special treat. Not only in the first team selection, but in the reserve side, is there much to command the eye’s rivet. The appearance of John Blair at centre forward has long been wished in view of his enormous scoring for the University and Nomads. Blair has scored upwards of thirty goals this season. The only match in which he failed to get a goal was when playing for the ‘Varsity against the Nomads, who had Baker in goal. Last week Blair scored eight goals in two matches for the ‘Varsity. He has appeared in Everton’s first team in war-time football. Then there is the playing of B. Howard Baker, ex-Liverpool amateur goalkeeper, in the reserve side that faces Tranmere Rovers at Goodison Park. The team-sheet bears the name of A.N. Other in the Everton Res, goal, but I happen to know that Howard Baker is making his debut for his new club. The reserve team, you will notice, bears the name of Clennell, whose first serious game it is since he went under an operation. Good luck to him and to the amateurs who have linked up with the Goodison brigade. People may wonder why Howard Baker has left Liverpool. It is simply that he had little chance of playing with Scott and McNaughton engaged, and he was keen to play for the city’s sides. It is not generally known that he played for Blackburn years ago as a centre-half back. But goalkeeper is his forte and to my mind, the day is not far ahead when he will sport his amateur cap, as did Ted Taylor, another local goalkeeper of worth. Team sheets;-
Everton, at Sunderland; (Exchange 2.45 Friday); Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison.
Reserve, at home, v. Tranmere, 2.30;-
Howard Baker; Fare, Weller; Brown, Lievesley, Garrett; Jones, Kirsopp, J. Blair, Clennell, and Reid.
EVERTON TO PLAY AT COLWYN BAY
The Football Association of Wales have granted the North Wales Coast League permission to play a benefit match at Colwyn Bay in which Everton will take part.

EVERTON CHANGES.
November 25, 1920. The Liverpool Post and Mercury
The Everton team against Sunderland at Roker Park will be: - Fern, Downs, McDonald, Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison. Thus Fazackerely returns to the side at inside right, Crossley going inside left in place of Reid. The Reserves side against Tranmere Rovers at Goodison park will be: - Howard Baker, goal, Fare, and Weller, backs, Brown, Lievesley, and Garrett, half-backs, Jones, Kirsopp, J.E. Blair, Clennell, and Reid forwards.
Baker is the High jumper champion, who has been assisting Liverpool, and Blair is the Liverpool University centre-forward who has been scoring very freely of late. Last season he played for Everton in three League matches last season.

BLAIR’S FARMING OF GOALS
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, November 25, 1920
Bee’s Notes
In view of the appearance of John Blair at centre forward for Everton Reserves on Saturday, the game he played yesterday for his all-conquering side-the University-is worthy of special mention. University maintained their unbeaten record, defeating Birmingham University 4-1 at Calderstones. Birmingham broke away from the start, and before the home defence woke up, Shaw got a splendid goal, Hallam not having a chance. Birmingham endeavoured to repeat this performance but some brilliant back play by Hamilton and Griffith neutralised a capital attack. Then Liverpool settled down to start strong pressure. Page and Daly cleared well at back, and Higgins was safe in goal. The interval arrived with Birmingham leading 1-0. The University methods resembled their props, form on resuming. Blair soon equalised, and a little later banged in a very hot drive. Higgins gathered finely, and Blair followed up. Higgins however, in throwing away brought the ball over the line. Thus Liverpool got the lead, and Cook, with a couple of very hot shots, gave then a further two goals.
HOSPITAL CUP FINAL
At Goodison Park, yesterday, before 1,000 spectators the Tramway men were again successful in winning the cup by 1 goal to nil. There was very little between the teams, the forwards of Green-lane were the most dangerous, but they had to contend with a strong Orwell defence. The game in the first half was well advanced before Hutchinson, who was the best forward on the field, opened the scoring following a solo effort. The Orwell team had plenty of opportunities, but their shooting was weak. In the second half the Orwell players infused more go into their work and often came near equalising. Hackett looked like going through when he was brought down by Kavanagh in the penalty area. Mort took the kick, but shot straight at the keeper. The game became more exciting near the finish and just on time Paterson made a great save from Owen. Kavanagh, Smith, Clear, and Hutchinson for Green-lane, and Wheatcroft, Winn, Owen, and Hackett for Orwell were most prominent. Mr. McIntosh the Everton F.C manager made the presentation.
Tranmere play Everton on Saturday. Same team that beat Southport in the English Cup. Tranmere Rovers (v. Everton at Goodison Park 2.30)-Edwards; Sugden, Stuart; Campbell, Leddy, Fairclough; Cook, Robinson, Groves, Rainford, Roberts.

BLUES AT ROKER.
November 26, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
Everton are due at Sunderland and here again a rousing encounter should be witnessed. The pair have participated in some rare duels in their time, and on this occasion the Blues are anxious to do better than last week. The team is strengthened by the inclusion of Fazackerley, and it is hoped that the reorganisation of the front line will bear fruit. The ex-Sheffield United player is undoubtedly better suited by the inside berth, and he is likely to combine with Chedgzoy very effectively. Parker too, ought to benefit by “Fazzy’s” neat passes. On paper at any rate, the Blues look strong, and they may get the better of Buchan and Co, but it is undoubtedly a difficult task. Everton; Fern; Downs, and McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, and Harrison.

BEES NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, November 26, 1920
Fazackerley’s return to the Everton team, whether at centre or at inside, means added strength. The Everton attack has been much discussed during the week, and after the selection there were pros and cons in regard to the dropping of Reid, who, however, has done better at outside left than inside left. The attack now reads strong enough for anything, and I am going to plump for a Merseyside double-event this week-end-a thing I have rarely done for many a day.
At Goodison park there will be some thousands of Tranmere supporters and many loyal supporters of the Blues will go to see Clennell, Kirsopp, Brown, Howard Baker, and Johnnie Blair shaping against the Prenton boys. The match is looked upon by both sides with a big amount of interest.
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison. Sunderland; Scott; Gibson, England; Mitten, Parker, Poole; Best, Buchan, Travers, Cook, Martin.

EVERTON UP NORTH
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 27, 1920
FAZACKERLEY REAPPEARS IN THE SIDE
SUNDERLAND GAME
BY F.E.H
EVERTON’S FINE VICTORY
Everton; Fern; Downs (Captain), Thompson; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison. Sunderland; Scott; England, Young; Mitton, Parker, Poole; Best, Buchan, Travers, Cook, Martin. Everton’s side looked very formidable today. They were up at Roker Park, and hoped to break the chain of drawn games by winning against the Buchanites. Fazackerley’s return to the attack was excellent news, and many were anxious to see how he had shaped at inside, Crossley being moved over to the inside left and Reid deposed. The Everton players made the journey to Sunderland yesterday afternoon, reaching the town of ships and coal a quarter after nine o’clock in the evening. This morning was spent with a quiet walk to Roker and back, which provided an agreeable preamble to the team’s week’s sojourn at Whitley Bay. They are staying north because of their match with Middlesbrough next Saturday, and no doubt the change will do them good. This morning opened fine, but rain began to fall shortly after one o’clock, and the atmospheric outlook was distinctly depressing when the teams lined out. Everton were forced to make an eleventh hour change, McDonald was unwell, and his place was filled by Thompson, who certainly looked very fit. The home side appeared as chosen, and chatting with Bob Kyle, the popular secretary of the club, he seemed confident of a happy issue.
EVERTON FORCING
The crowd was still growing when Sunderland started before rather fewer than 20,000. After the opening exchanges Everton moved along in promising fashion, and Chedgzoy sent in a rare centre, which Parker was just too late to profit by. Everton were obviously forcing the pace, and a dash down on the right initiated by Peacock was only nullified by Chedgzoy being ruled offside. Sunderland moved down smartly on the right, but they were temporarily held by Thompson. They persisted in the attack, however, and after a low drive from Buchan, which was rather luckily charged down, Martin came along and put the ball a couple of feet wide of the target. For quite a long time it was a matter of level pegging between two antagonistic teams. Chedgzoy repeated one of his flying feats and passed to Crossley, who might have gone through and scored. He hesitated, however, and England booted the ball away. A few minutes later Sunderland were busy on the left, Martin and Cook both in turn trying to get through, but were well watched by Master Richard Downs. Nevertheless they proved most persistent, and Thompson was in difficulties when the ball was sent out to touch. Everton made a movement in the direction of Scott, but it was of a rather scrappy character, and the Wearsiders had little difficulty in disposing of it. At the other end Sunderland were very busy for a time on the right, and Best sent in a tricky shot which was well gathered by Fern.
HARRISON SCORES FROM PENALTY
The visitors then got going once again, and this time their efforts were crowned by success. They made progress on the right, where a corner was forced. After a keen tussle the ball was well placed by the outside winger, and Young, the Sunderland left back, knocked it down with his hand. A penalty kick was, of course, granted, and the free kick was entrusted to Harrison, who made no mistake in putting the ball into the net. This success had a most stimulating effect on the Everton side, and for a long time they kept their opponents strictly on the defensive. Their finishing touches, however, were rather lacking in accuracy for after Harrison had failed with an oblique shot Fazackerley when well placed, skied the ball well wide of the mark. A dangerous movement on the part of the home right developed into a general frontal attack, was very cleverly broken up by Fleetwood, who had rushed to the assistance of the full back, and following upon this Everton was again in the picture through the three inside forwards, being eventually stalled off by England. A spirited breakaway on the part of the home right troubled Thompson, but a corner which he was forced to concede led to nothing.
MISSING A GOAL
Ten minutes before the interval Everton put on further pressure and a sustained concerted movement looked like giving them a second goal, when Fazackerley put the leather clumsily outside. This gave the home team an incentive to exert themselves and they were twice dangerous on the left. Downs and Peacock, however, proved very awkward stumbling blocks, and when Best came down at full speed on the opposite wing he was gently grassed. The free kick was cleared, but the Sunderland men still pressed, and Cook put in a soft shot which Fern tipped over the bar. The resulting corner was well cleared, but the Wearsiders kept doggedly at it, and they were still in an aggressive mood when half-time came. Half-time; Sunderland 0, Everton 1.
The first half had furnished some fast and not uninteresting football. Speaking generally, Everton were much the cleverer side, particularly so far as the forwards were concerned, but they failed to make the most of their opportunities. Parker led his wings capitally, but the combination still left something to be desired, and Fazackerley missed one splendid chance. Peacock came into his own as a half-back and lines of defence were sound.
A DEPRESSING DRIZZLE
There were quite 30,000 spectators present when play was resumed a fearful drizzle still casting a damper over the game, and especially from a Sunderland point of view, Sunderland were early at it on the right, where Best and Buchan both showed their paces, but neither of them was permitted to get in a shot. The play was changed through a swift breakaway on the part of Harrison, who centred well; but Parker was just a fraction too late to profit by it. Subsequently the Wearsiders took up the attack in deadly earnest, and the Everton goal was hard pressed. A shot from Buchan was intercepted, but the half-back rallied strongly, and Poole put in a tremendous drive, which was only diverted by a superhuman effort on the part of the ‘keeper.
FERN SORELY TESTED
Following upon this came a fierce fusillade upon the Everton goal. All five of the Sunderland vanguard tried shots at Fern, but he was cleverly covered, and those that came to hand were handsomely accounted for. Still the pressure continued, and excitement ran high when Parker, the Sunderland centre-half, sent in a high-velocity shot, which the Everton goalkeeper gathered with difficulty. Towards the close of the game the pace became faster, and play was at times distinctly vigorous in its character. Everton, however, still showed superior skill, the passing of the forwards, if ineffective, being pleasant to look upon. Towards the finish Sunderland adopted the broader methods of kick and rush, and from one of these movements Travers came within an ace of scoring. Everton were as equally determined, and as a result of a clever move on the right they gained
A SECOND SUCCESS
Chedgzoy took the ball along at top speed, passing it to Fazackerley, the latter tricked both Poole and Young and scored with a low raking shot, which passed into the far corner of the net. Just before time Sunderland were awarded a penalty, but Fern saved Buchan’s shot.
Final; Sunderland 0, Everton 2
EVERTON v  NO. WALES LEAGUE
North Wales Coast League to play against Everton;- Jones (Holyhead); A. Lewis (Denbigh), Ted Parry (Colwyn Bay); Caulfield (Bangor), Johnson (Holyhead), Lewis (Bangor); W. Hughes (Portmadoc), Neal (Llandudno), Josephs (Holyhead), Jones (Abergatle), M. Pattison (Bangor), Referee; Mr. H. R. Williams.

EVERTON RES BIG DRAW
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, November 27, 1920
HOWARD BAKER MAKES HIS BOW AT GOODISON PARK
Much interest was centred in the game at Goodison Park because Tranmere took a big crowd over, and Everton Res, played Howard Baker for the first time, and H. Blair, the ‘Varsity scorer, for the first time this season. Clennell, Kirsopp, and Brown were due to reappear, so that the home side was especially strong. Everton Reserves; Howard Baker; Fare, Weller; Brown, Lievesley, Garrett; Jones, Kirsopp, J. Blair, Clennell, and Reid. Tranmere Rovers; Edwards; Sugden, Stuart; Cunningham, Leddy, Campbell, Cook, Robinson, Groves, Rainford, and Roberts. About 4,000 spectators were present when Clennell won the toss and elected to play with the wind. Play at once became interesting and both ends were visited.
REID RETIRES INJURED
After five minutes’ play was hurt, and left the field, having damaged his face in falling on the ball. Roberts was the first to send in a great shot, which just skimmed the upright and at the other end Edwards saved a strong drive from Blair. Playing with ten men, Everton were hard pressed for a time, but Baker was not troubled with any serious attempt. Reid now returned, and Everton gained a corner, which was nearly placed by Reid, but Edwards saved from Kirsopp.
STUBBORN DEFENCE
Tranmere were very persistent, and, Cook beating Weller, the latter player, when in difficulties, passed to Fare, who cleared from a ruck of players. Clennell sent out some neat passes to Reid, but it was quite evident he was taking no risks. Blair was fouled when running through, and Clennell, from the free kick, compelled Edwards to save. Fare then brought down Robinson and Baker made a good clearance from the free kick. Clennell was gaining confidence, and was cheered for a great attempt. Ten minutes from the interval neither side had scored. Half-time; Everton Reserves 0, Tranmere Rovers 0.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, November 27, 1920
By Louis T. Kelly

FORMBY UNITED v EVERTON “A”
Formby Times-Saturday 27 November 1920
On Saturday last at Raven Meols Lane, Formby United entertained Everton “A” and after a fast and furious game were beaten rather unluckily by the odd goals in five. United had bad luck with their left half, J. Tickle, after a few minutes play, owing to his knee coming on bad. He had been out of the team since September 15th, when he received a nasty kick. Although he played on until the interval in that position he could do no good. The first shot that scored gave J. Morgan, United’s goalkeeper, a very nasty hand, knocking the fingers and causing a painful swelling. Up to the time of the accident he had played a great game, and would undoubtedly have saved the second goal but for this drop in medical category. At left back R. Spencer played a grand game, and at right, W. Haynes proved himself the best back on the field. The United regret he cannot play for them regularly, he has been signed on since August 28th, but this was his first appearance at Formby. The right half, G. Dunn was always in the picture, likewise J. Swift at centre half. Though the Everton defence as at the top of its form J. Craven at centre forward scored his usual goal. The other shining light in the forward line was C. Leddy at inside left. In the second half, owing to accidents, the United re-arranged their team, R. Spencer went in goal, J. Morgan centre half, J. Swift left full back, C. Stevens left half, and J. Tickle outside left. J. Morgan’s play in his new position aroused great enthusiasm. After twenty minutes’ play C. Leddy reduced the Everton lead with a lovely header and ten minutes later J. craven equalised with a shot that burst the net. Both teams played splendidly in their tussle for the winning goal, Leddy and G. Dunn making gallant efforts which were nearly successful. Dunn’s solo run and drive was quite a good performance. The winning point came to Everton five minutes from the final, with a shot from the inside right, that gave R. Spencer no chance to save. After the match the players of both teams partook of a knife and fork tea at the Café Royal. Three Tuns Lane, at the invitation of the United officials. Mr. D. Kirkwood was fall of praise for the United team and said the Everton eleven was the strongest put into the field this season, and the United had done really well in coming so near to their score.

SUNDERLAND 0 EVERTON 2
November 29 1920. The Liverpool Courier.
SUNDERLAND SURPRISED
EVERTON MAKING GOOD.
FERN PENALTY SAVE
After participating in three successive drawn games, the Everton team went one better at Roker Park on Saturday, when they repeated their success of twelve months ago by recording clear two goals’ victory. The margin scarcely reflected the general run of the play, which in the second portion especially ran Sunderland’s way; at the same time the Wearsiders found the last hurdle a difficult one to negotiate, and it was mainly due to the strenuous work of the Everton defenders that the team managed to retain the early grip they had obtained over their opponents. It was not a great game judging from the standard of efficiently attained, though there were occasional thrills that kept spectators interested throughout the proceedings. The Evertonians were at their best during the first portion of the game, and deserved their lead at the turn and, after being subjected to very heavy pressure in the early stages of the second portion, the forwards broke away and further strengthened their prospects of ultimate success. The Wearsides had certainly chances of reducing the lead if not leveling up the leeway against them, but marksmanship was a lost art, and what did come the Everton keeper’s way was attended to with an efficiency that caught the eye of the big crowd. Two penalty kicks were awarded –one to each side, and while the Blues opened their account from the first infringement, the Wearsiders supplemented their earlier failures with a weak attempt to penetrate Fern’s charge. On the general run of play the Evertonians were the more stable side and deserved their success.
PROGRESS OF PLAY.
The reappearance of Fazackerley and the change made in the left wing worked out satisfactorily from an Everton point of view, and with further association there should be possibilities of even better results. As it was, many chances were allowed to go begging until, from a corner splendidly placed by Chedgzpy, Crossley headed against the under face of the crossbar. On the ball dropping, Young pulled it out, and Harrison opened the scoring from the ensuing Penalty kick. Meanwhile Buchan and Martin had been prominent, but neither could exact quarter, had the Blues retained their lead to the interval. For fully a quarter of an hour after the resumption the Wearsiders were exceptionally aggressive, but found themselves up against a defence which if at times lucky, nevertheless gave a brilliant display. It came somewhat as a surprise when, from one of these ineffectual attempts to capture Fern’s charge that Chedgzoy and Fazackerley moved down, and having drawn the defence, the inside man placed the ball into the far corner of the net, leaving Scott helpless. Sunderland returned to the attack, and after Peacock had infringed in the dreaded area, it look odds on Buchan reducing the lead from the Penalty kick. However, Fern bore a charmed existence, and parried this and subsequent shots levelled against him.
PERSONAL POINTS.
The Everton forward line, if, somewhat fitful in their movements, nevertheless showed an advance upon recent displays. Chedgzoy and Fazackerley, in their first association, paired in successful fashion, and added strength may confidently be anticipated from this quarter in coming engagement. The inside man, who showed a fine turn of speed combined with capital ball control, frequently upset the calculations of the home halves with deft touches that often made scoring possible. Chedgzoy was a forceful factor in the success of his side, as also were Harrison and Crossley, the latter playing a fine forceful game among his old surroundings. Parker was not too happy with finishing touches, but when the occasions came along he kept his wings working smoothly. The half-backs played a hard, untiring, and successful game, and further behind, Thompson, who came into the side owing to McDonald being unwell, gave a fine trustful exhibition, and with Downs set up a standard of resistance that the Wearsiders could not counter. Fern, too, was on the top of his form, and curiously enough, had more work on hand than Scott, who could not be blamed for the points recorded against him. Young was the more reliable back, with Mitton most capable at right half. Buchan and Martin frequently concerned in the Wearsiders’ most incisive advances, and though finishing efforts at times were good, there were occasions when one or other of the forwards failed to snap up favourable chances when they came along. Teams: - Sunderland: - Scott, goal, England, and Young, backs, Mitton, Parker, and Poole, half-backs, Best, Buchan, Travers, Cooke, and Martin, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and Thompson, backs, Peacock, Fleetwood, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards. Referee Mr. E. Pullen (Leeds).

EVERTON RESERVES 0 TRANMERE ROVERS 0
November 29, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Goodison Park, Everton turned a out a strong team, with Blair, the Varity scorer at centre forward, also Howard Baker in goal, with Clennell, Kirsopp, and Reid in the forward line. The match ended in a drew of no goals. Play throughout was fast and even, and the defence on both sides was so good that neither goalkeeper was seriously tested. Baker kept a good goal during this period. In the second half Clennell, who had opened rather shakily, gained more confidence as the game went along and almost gave his side the victory in the last few minutes. Everton: - Baker, goal, Fare, and Weller backs, Brown, Lievesley, and Garrett, half-backs, Jones, Kirsopp, Blair, Clennell, and Reid, forwards.

EVERTON’S FORM.
November 29, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
In the course of the comment on Everton’s game, “Rovers” says: - The Everton forward line, if somewhat fitful in their movements, nevertheless showed an advance upon recent displays. Chedgzoy and Fazackerley, in their first association, paired in successful fashion, and added strength may confidently be anticipated from this quarter in coming engagements. The inside man, who showed a line turn of speed combined with capital ball control, frequently upset the calculations of the home halves with deft side touches that often made scoring possible. Chedgzoy was a forceful factor in the success of his side, as also were Harrison and Crossley, the latter playing a line, forceful game among his old surroundings. Parker was not too happy with finishing touches, but when the occasion came along he kept his wings working smoothly. The half-backs played a hard, untiring and successful game, and further behind. Thompson, who came into the side owing to McDonald being unwell, gave a fine, trustful exhibition, and with Downs set up a standard of resistance that the Wearsiders could not counter. Fern, too was on the top of his form, and curiously enough, had more work on hand than Scott, who could not be blamed for the points recorded against him.

EVERTON WIN AT SUNDERLAND
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, November 29, 1920
AN EXCELLENT DISPLAY
The Everton team did themselves full justice at Roker Park on Saturday, and had the satisfaction of taking the full points from Sunderland, who are scarcely living up to their reputation. The game was a fast and vigorous one, with plenty of incident, and it attracted a capital crowd. In the first half the visitors were distinctly the superior side, their forward work being at times extremely clever. Both the outside wing men were frequently in the picture and a constant source of anxiety to the home backs who were given a very busy time for the first half hour. Subsequently Travers and his wings showed better understanding and it was then the turn of Downs and Thompson to look out for squalls. This they succeeded in doing, and at the interval Everton led by a goal. In the second period the home players were much more dangerous and for a period enjoyed just as much of the argument as their opponents. They lacked Everton’s polish, however, and, after all, it was this engaging quality which gave the visitors the fruits of victory. As intimated it was Everton who set the pace, Chedgzoy at once taking the eye with his wonderful flashes down the wing and perfect centres. Two of these might have been turned to account by Parker, but the centre forward was very well watched by his namesake. The game had been going rather less than twenty minutes when the Evertonians drew first blood. A corner was forced on the right and in the ensuing struggle Young knocked the leather down with his hand. Harrison was entrusted with the penalty kick and he steered the ball well out of Scott’s reach. After this success the play of the visitors was wholly admirable, but Sunderland stuck gamely to their guns and they just missed drawing level through Martin and Best, both of whom put wide. In the second half, the Wearsiders showed improved combination, and Fern was challenged in turn by the three inside Sunderland forwards. The keeper, finally assisted by the backs, beat back these onslaughts and Everton making ground on the right, scored a second success. Chedgzoy initiated the movement and passing the ball to Fazackerley the latter scored with a fast, low cross shot. Sunderland made a desperate rally in the last few minutes, and Peacock was penalised for “hands,” Buchan took the place kick, but he shot badly, and Fern clearing the visitors retired with two clear goals to their credit. In the forward line Chedgzoy and Harrison were the most conspicuous figures, though all played well. Fazackerley was well looked after, and his goal was a good one. All the halves did well, and the defence was sound, Thompson coming through a trying time very creditably. Sunderland are a strong but uneven side, and they will have to shape better if they desire to rise on the ladder . Result; Everton 2, Sunderland 0. Teams;- Everton; Fern; Downs, Thompson; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Parker, Crossley, Harrison. Sunderland; Scott; England, Young; Mitton, Parker, Poole; Best, Buchan, Travers, Cook, Martin.

MISHAP TO CLENNELL
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, November 29, 1920
Bee’s Notes
EVERTON’S SOLID WIN
Everyone will be sorry to hear that Joe Clennell’s knee joint gave out on Saturday in the excellent match between Everton Res and Tranmere- a goalless draw, thanks to the display of the Everton goalkeeper, Howard Baker and the backs. Tranmere by the way are voted a very fine side by the Mersey followers, Everton’s first team is staying at Whitley Bay. Everton “A” want a match for Saturday. Write Mr. McIntosh to-night, c/0 Goodison Park, Walton.
By F.E.H
We had capital sport at Roker Park, on Saturday, and the honours went to the clever side. Sunderland who are in rather parlous state just at present, put up a strenuous fight, but they were outclassed by the smarter play of the visiting forwards Parker and company, indeed gave quite a sparkling display, and they were good value for the full points secured. It struck me that Sunderland are a side lacking in balance- and with this there is not much hope in these days of hard-fought fixtures. The men from Merseyside went off the mark as though they meant business, and once they had gained the lead they rarely looked like losing it. Sunderland, it is true, presented a stern from to the bitter end and there were several occasions when they might with a little better combination, have pulled the match out of the fire. A certain amount of hesitancy in front of goal proved their undoing and on the general run of the play there can be little doubt that the boys in Blue were entitled to the verdict. The opening goal was the result of a penalty. A corner kick on the right led to a more than usually exciting bully, in which Young handled the ball. Harrison, who I believe is nominated for the task, took the place-kick and made no mistake about it. And so the visitors crossed over a goal to the good. In the second half Sunderland did themselves greater credit, and one must feel a certain sense of sympathy with their unsuccessful efforts to get on level terms. But their play was really erratic, and Everton clinched the argument with a good goal from Fazackerley who beat Scott with a cross shot worked up to by Chedgzoy. A little before time the Wearsiders were awarded a penalty for hands, but Buchan made a mess of it. Chedgzoy and Harrison were at times extraordinary skilful in their centres, and Parker did well in the matter of keeping the wings together. Fazackerley-who, of course, was the cynosure of all eyes-fell into the scheme of things as the game progressed, and he had the satisfaction of netting the ball. He certainly has a wonderful turn of speed. The defence left little to be desired, and after a week’s holiday at Whitley Bay the Evertonians will I think give Middlesbrough a shaking up on Saturday.

CLENNELL’S INJURY
November 30, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
Everton as already indicated in the “Express” are staying up North preparatory to their match with Middlesbrough. It is not usual for a club to have two successive home games, but that is how the fixtures have worked out this month, and Liverpool next Saturday at home. Joe Clennell has been extremely unfortunately. Only on Saturday he was in fine spirits at the prospect of resuming his old form, and he displayed splendid football in the match against Tranmere Rovers, but near the finish his knee gave way again, and I am afraid this will debar Joe from playing for some time, if at all. He has had a trying time with cartilage trouble, and all followers of the game in this district will sympathise with him. Always a wholehearted player, he was most popular at Goodison.

DICK KERR’S LADIES TO COME
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, November 30, 1920
Bee’s Notes
On Boxing Day morning, at Goodison Park a Ladies football match is to be played, and the contestants will be the world famed Dick Kerr’s ladies football team and another team of considerable repute, the St. Helens Ladies. The proceeds are in aid of work on behalf of unemployed and disabled ex-service men, and the match has been organised by the Birkenhead branch of the federation. The Everton Club are to be congratulated on giving the use of their ground, and Secretary McIntosh himself an ex-service man- as I know, anxious that the match should be a complete success. There is nothing half-hearted about the ladies matches, and Mr. Frankland, of Dick Kerr’s has written me a short synopsis on his team’s history, and why his team are so enthusiastic. Mr. Frankland writes;-
  “Dick Kerr Ladies was formed in 1917 to aid those in need, and since that period have only lost two matches. This season, including a continental tour, they have played 18 matches, won 17 and drawn 1, scored 97 to 5 against, and have raised upwards of £9,400 for deserving objects. We are glad to have an opportunity of coming to Liverpool and playing a game for the lads who played a greater game out yonder. Had they failed our games would have been impossible.


November 1920