BURY AT GOODISON PARK
November 1, 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Another attractive list of League matches is provided today, but local interest will be chiefly centred on the visit of the promoted team, Bury, to Goodison Park after the lapse of several seasons. (Kick off three o'clock). Bury fully earned their promotion, and their display in the First Division this season has been very convincing especially in away matches, where they have created several surprises. They have a fast moving and determined attack, and shoot at every opportunity, and the home side will be well extended. Everton's last two victories however, were very secured, and, with no alteration in the team and a display of the same form, the visitors may be forced to yield both points. The teams will be: - Everton; Kendall; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Bury; Richardson; Heap, Adamson; Porter, Bradshaw, Turner, Robbie, Matthews, Bullock, Ball Amos.

HAROLD FARE
Derby Daily Telegraph - Saturday 01 November 1924
A bad habit.
Harold Fare, the ex-Everton reserve full-back, has proved a good investment for Wigan Borough, but he has an unfortunate knack of putting through his own goal. Darlington escaped defeat last week through Fare's mistake in this respect. It is the tourth "time that he has done it since he left Goodison and yet each time he has hardly been to blame. It just seems to be ill-luck.

EVERTON v.  BURY AND CHATTON
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 01 November 1924
NO GOALS BUT PLENTY OF FIERY FOOTBALL
RICHARDSON PUTS IN GREAT WORK AGAINST HOME FORWARDS
Everton, who were at home to Bury for the first time for many years, had not a change in their team sheet, Kendall having recovered from the kick on the head sustained in the game with Manchester City. Everton had played so well that a further victory was expected, even though Bury were known to be stronger than in the old days. I have a wire from “another country” (and a cutting as well) to show that Everton have been very busy in Scotland, and that Chatton among others, was looked upon with envious eyes. Everton; Kendall; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Bury; Richardson; Heap, Adamson; Porter, Bradshaw, Turner; Robbie, Matthews, Bullock, Ball, Amos. The start was brought forward five minutes owing to the dull day, and the persistent rainfall, which made the going rather soft, and the outlook pretty thin. Everton started in a manner that recalled Wednesday’s fiery exhibition, and they needed to, because Bury’s side is one of the best build in the tournament. Their centre-half, Bradshaw, is very big, and their other members will touch about 6ft., and show up well in the middle piece. There were probably 24,000 people to cheer Chadwick when he headed near the left part of the goal. Cock, by enterprise and by football “nous” having made the ball travel on to a Bury defender in an endeavour to make a corner. Moreover, it was Cock who produced an opening for Irvine, and when the Irishman drove in he kept the ball low and true, and only a superb save by the goalkeeper, who fell to his right-hand side, prevented a goal.
A SHOCK FOR RICHARDSON
Everton were in a lively mood, and this was made more evident when they tried to squeeze the ball in, and the goalkeeper was saved by a full-back heading away from the goal-line. The crowd became as enthusiastic as the players, and Bury’s defence had a very awkward time of it to keep their lines clear. Everton did not stay their hand for a considerable time, and Chedgzoy, continuing as on Wednesday to play brilliant football, made opening upon opening, and only when Robbie broke away and passed to Bullock, who fired rather hesitatingly outside, did the Bury defence get any relief. Irvine rounded his full back, and with the left foot did not hesitate to shoot. Unfortunately the ball rose over the bar. So far it had been all Everton, and every link of the team had played as unlike the beginning of the season as anyone could imagine. Cock added to the gaiety by a forcing run and a screw shot that was inches over the bar, on which bar hung Richardson.
AN UNCOMMON GOAL KICK
Bury improved after a while without being able to get any shots at Kendall, and the backs in front of him were very stout, even though McDonald hurt his shoulder in a collision with one of his own side. Some idea of the run of the ball on the wretched turf could be gauged by a goal kick taken by Richardson going to the other end of the field within twenty yards of the opposing goal. One of the best of many good things done by Cock was a burst through, and when he was just about to get his shot Adamson nipped in and cleared what must have been a goal. Considering the state of the going and the skidding ball the display had been excellent, and Bradshaw had impressed at centre half, but Bullock at centre forward was not the crack player we had been led to expect. There has rarely been a match in which there was more dangerous or determination; it was full of life and point. Ball and Chadwick went near with first time efforts, and Robbie was weak in centring. There followed a surprise save by Richardson, who was surprised to find Heap duck and let the ball go. No one was more surprised than Chedgzoy who centred, and Richardson who saved. Richardson did even better later on, for he stopped a shot from Cock, the ball turning inches out of Chadwick’s reach and Troup firing wide. Kendall who had been idle, got down in approved manner to an awkward long shot from Matthews, and this would give him confidence, no doubt.
Half-time’ Everton 0, Bury 0
IRVINE OUT OF LUCK
The second half started with Irvine having a shot blocked and Troup being too strong with his centre, and was a very interesting possibility. In the early stages Everton did not play so fiercely as in the first half, and Bury, who had played so pluckily in defence and had a storming centre half in Bradshaw, were always likely to steal a goal from a breakaway. Irvine could do anything but score. There was an occasion when Cock raced Heap in full flight, and the full back feinted and beat his man. Then there was an occasion when McBain drove in a perfectly good ball, and although Richardson was slightly unsighted he made a splendid catch. He also handed out over the bar an effort from Troup from the touch line. Richardson was playing more confidently that at any other point this season, according to those who follow Bury every week. Certainly he was saving his side to-day, for there could be no comparison between the two sides in the matter of definite effort and class football. The Bury forwards were greatly disappointing. Amos of whom we hear so much since he left Worksop, had little chance, and Bullock was still below par. However, in a game where fouls were unknown there was plenty of punch and skill, and up to nearly three-quarter time it was still anybody’s game.
A BURY PROTEST.
There was a neat tussle between Raitt and Bullock, and Raitt made a massive kick behind his own lines to clear the danger. Then came one of the few kicks of the game, which Chadwick hit out fiercely, the ball starting right for goal, but quivering in its travel, and eventually swinging upward about a foot over the bar. Peacock was similarly out of the mark with a long shot, and mention of his name reminds me that Brown will resume training next week. There was one hard incident where Cock, following up, seemed to catch the force of a clearance on his back, and when Referee Asson gave a corner kick Bury protested that it was an incorrect decision. Everton crowded on pressure just now to such an extent that at one moment there were four players trying to drive the ball into the goal. Then came a breakaway by Amos, who was out on his own, and Raitt gave a corner again rather than the full measure of success. Once again Irvine sent in a tremendous drive, which Richardson cleverly tipped over the bar, and another corner followed before the ball was eventually cleared. The exchanges were as swift and as strenuous as ever, and Ball gave Kendall a tremendous shot to deal with, but the Everton goalkeeper was very safe.
A BIG MIX-UP
McDonald saved a very dangerous position when Robbie got through, and at this stage Bury put on extra pressure. Robbie got through again, in spite of two attempts to bring him down, and when he centred Kendall fell upon the ball. A melee in the goalmouth followed, and there was such a mix-up that the referee stopped the game, as it was obviously a dangerous position. Bradshaw out in a long drive and Kendall again fell to save. It was not a good save, because he did not get the ball away cleanly. Everton exerted all their skill and cleverness to shake the Bury defence, and once Chadwick put in a brilliant effort which unfortunately for Everton hit the upright. It was a tremendous struggle, ding-dong, hard, and thrilling, and if the Bury forwards had not revealed the form expected, there was no doubt about their defence. Richardson made some brilliant saves, and Adamson was a cool, calculating defender. On the Everton side McDonald was a great worker and he intervened to stop the Bury rushes with great skill. Final; Everton 0 Bury 0
COMMENTS
If the Bury forwards had been up to the mark, this would have been one of the best games ever witnessed. As it was they were a blot on an otherwise excellent exposition. Richardson saved Bury by his clean thumping, and although it is a disappoint to Everton that they have not won their third match in succession, the public have found a new belief in them, and there is no doubt that the heavier turf suits them better than the lively ball and springy turf. Richardson, to those who know something of local goalkeepers, being uncertain was very nervous to his early games, with Bury. A word about Kendall in this respect he had little to do, thanks to the help of his backs, but he made one dive after an awkward ball, and he picked up better than usual, with one exception. It is only a question of time with this boy. I thought Cock, Irvine, and Chedgzoy three brilliants, and the half-back line was steadfast, as usual; while the full-back line was steadier and more certain than usual. It was clean football from end to end, and was a splendid tussle, even though there was not a goal scored.

FAMOUS OLD-TIMERS
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 01 November 1924
JACK SOUTHWORTH, THE PLAYER WHO BEGAN THE ERA OF TRANSFER FEES
By Victor Hall
During the period when Everton forward line of Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward was making history, another club in Blackburn Rovers had produced a centre-forward of their own, who was destined to bring credit to his club and eventually international honour to himself, in the person of Jack Southworth. About the middle period of the ‘eighties and onwards into the early ‘nineties Blackburn Rovers; team had produced and developed players whose combination had attracted the international selectors. Such players as Lofthouse, Townley, Forrest, and Southworth with English qualifications, and Brandon and other brilliant players of Scottish birth, made the club famous and popular favourites everywhere. Southworth in particular had come on in his play as a centre forward, until few clubs in England had a player to compare with him. With the Blackburn people Southworth had ever been a great favourite. Like Geary at Everton, he had grown with the club a success, and the measure of his skill as a player had been the equal measure of the club’s advance in public esteem by reason of their deadly forward line. John Southworth had ever been a steady, dependable player for his club. He was careful both on the field and off. In a day when parlour methods of play were not in vogue, he gave and received knocks without incurring or deserving censure or injury, and in his steadiness in training and mid-week preparation he showed an example of care and responsibility that was an example to younger players, and a great satisfaction to the committee of the Rovers. In his leisure time Southworth was a musician of conspicuous ability, and his services as an instrumentalist were in frequent demand in orchestras, both amateur and professional, not only in Blackburn, where he resided, but throughout most Lancashire centres of orchestral music. The club directors, recognising the reliability of Southworth’s character, and his strict attention to all training demands, offered no objection to his developing his musical talents in these directions. Certainly no player of the Blackburn team took the field in better condition for every league match than the popular centre-forward Southworth was never out of condition. He was always in trim and trained to the hour, ready for every demand that the most arduous game should call for. This, then, was the state of affairs in the Blackburn club, when one day the “Echo” boys in Victoria-street caused a mild sensation by flaming contents bills with ink still wet from the press, announcing.
GREAT CAPTURE BY EVERTON; RECORD TRANSFER FEE,
So the die was cast. Enthusiasts learned from the later editions that the famous centre forward of the Rovers had been that morning transferred to the Everton club, at the “astounding” transfer fee of £300! Present day readers will smile, no doubt, with their memory of more recent figures exceeding ten times that sum, but until Southworth’s transfer from Rovers to Everton £1000 had been the highest figure ever spoken of as being paid from one club to another for a player’s transfer. For a really good player £25 or sometimes £50 were the ordinary “top” prices, but the large sum of £100 had only been spoken of in connection with players of outstanding ability, -but, £300! “Where were we coming to?” people asked one another. “Next thing they’ll be paying £500 for a player,” said another. “It’s just because it’s Everton,” said a third; “they know we get big gates, and so they ask double the price they would have asked another club.” Well, Jack Southworth came to Everton, and played well and nobly for the club. He earned every penny of the record fee for the club had paid for his transfer, dozens of times over in dozens of matches he played for his new club, and many a time the Everton directors of those days had cause to thank their enterprise in bringing into the forward line the skilled feet and cool brain of the old Rover centre. Jack Southworth was not a young player when he came to Everton. He was matured, and just passed the first bloom of young manhood, and had, therefore, in a sense, reached and probably passed his zenith. But he brought a mature and steadying influence on the younger players, that could not be without an excellent effect. On the other hand, he had not the dash and respectability of youth that does and dares everything on every occasion. That was not expected of him by either directors or the football public. What they did expect, and got in full measure, was a cool and deliberate exposition of perfect centre forward play, given by a player skilled in every movement of the game, with an even, steady deliberation, in opening out of play, creating the attack, and fleet and decisive in delivering the final assault. In most games that Jack Southworth played in during the height of his career, which would include the last three seasons with the Rovers, and the whole of his playing career at Goodison Park, he was probably always the least excited player on the field. He rarely lost his head and never lost his temper, he the play what it liked. Always good humoured, always philosophical, he was ever ready for the good or ill fortune of the moment. When in control of the attack he could develop or initiate an opening with the same steady deliberation, with which under opposite conditions he could be relied on to entangle or defeat an enemy raid; and one certainty was ensured in every game in which he played, namely, that no chance would be wasted, nor effort be wanting, once he got within range of the opposition goal. It is not suggested by this that Jack Southworth or any of his forwards in those matches never missed an easy shot or skied a ball. Every good player is equally as liable to miss an easy shot occasionally as the veristduffer; that is one of the chances of football or any other game. But what we do mean is that in every game he played he never failed as a centre forward to give a finished exposition of the play, and whenever the result of the game depended on the final skill of the centre play that skill was never found wanting in him. This may lead the present-day enthusiast to inquiries the feature of Jack Southworth’s play at the height of his fame. Well, whatever else it was, it was not as a “shot” that I should say he made his name. Two out of every three goals of Southworth’s were not “shots” at all. He simply “passed” the ball into the net. Whenever he got in front of the goalkeeper- that’s where his skill came in- he seemed to have nothing else to do than to “slip” the ball past him. He never banged at the ball, nor shivered the timbers of the goalpost-he slid the ball to the left or right of where the goalkeeper stood or jumped; and there was no more to it. The poor “goalie” could not be in two places at once, and Southworth took good care never to “slide” it, or “slip” it, to where the keeper happened to be standing. As to how he got himself into those enviable positions for scoring, here is the formula, put simply, so that almost anyone might follow the directions. We have hinted earlier on that Southworth played with his head rather than with his feet; or, in other words, that he schemed and planned his openings, then proceeded to develop the attack, and was generally on hand at the finish. In midfield-play he was not particularly speedy, he had a long raking stride, but many a fleet half back could give him ten yards in the length of the field. Where he excelled was in distributing the play among his own forwards and in drawing out, tiring, and neutralising the opposing defence. Although a skilled dribbler when necessary, he avoided it as a principle. He aimed at parting instantly, once he had drawn the defence-his passing was perfect and accurate in timing, generally to a forward who had a clear opening, following up for a repass, again drawing the defence, and instantly parting again, probably to the opposite wing-the whole line advancing and gaining ground with each movement until the final centre found him within negotiable distance of goal, then a final touch between or beyond the backs, a sudden dash or spurt of speed that took him round or between them and the ball and the opposing goalkeeper. Sometimes he “tipped” it, sometimes he “put” it, but generally the goalkeeper retrieved the ball from the back of the netting, and people said; “Ah! I thought Southworth would get it.”
“I knew it was a goal when Jack got through.” -and that’s how great goal-getters are made.

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 01 November 1924
By Louis T. Kelly

• At last something stirred, down in the Forest. Everton’s two points were indeed of the acceptance order.
• For the first time this season they enjoyed a first half lead.
• Everton and Leeds gained their first away victories on Saturday, leaving only Newcastle, Sheffield United, and Preston still looking for the first break in the ice in this respect.

OLD-TIME LORE
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 1 1924
Bee’s Notes
“Old ‘Un” writes;- I would like to draw your attention to a mistake in the very enjoyable articles in the “Football Echo” about the “Old Timers.” In last Saturday’s it was says Barney Battles played for Everton. Well he didn’t! It was Liverpool he played for, and the player your writer was thinking about who played such a good game against the Villa in the ’97 final was Peter Meehan. As one of the “Old Uns” much interested in the letters in your columns recently about who scored the two goals against Sunderland in that memorable last three minutes. I am sure it was McInnes scored the first and Dicky Boyle the second one. Glad to see the opinions of Dicky; he deserves them; he was a glorious half and more than that a gentleman.

EVERTON 0 BURY 0
October 3, 1924. The Daily Courier.
BURY TAKE A POINT FROM EVERTON. RICHARDSON'S GREAT GOALKEEPING.
By F. McN.
Considering the slippery ground and wet ball, the exchanges in the game at Goodison Park were marked by skill, resource, and not a little strategy on the part of the players, notably in the case of Bradshaw, the Bury centre half-back, who hoodwinked opponents many times by the soccer equivalent to what is known as the “dummy” in Rugger . This pivot is a brainy player, his footwork, both in attack and defence, marking him out for special notice.
A GREAT KEEPER.
Bradshaw and Richardson (the goalkeeper) were mainly responsible for Bury taking home a valuable point. Everton were the better team, and enjoyed more of the play, but Richardson brought off many fine saves in a manner which must give him a high place among first division goalkeeprs. Anticipation was the keynote of a masterly exhibition. He always seemed to be in the right place at the right moment, and if a trifle lucky at times Richardson must be given credit for making his decisions quickly and carrying them out with the utmost resolution and power. The spectators accorded him an ovation at the finish. One save from Irvine stood out as a masterpiece. Cock passed inside to Irvine, and the Irishman approached the ball with the assurance of a man who saw a golden chance to score. He took aim at close range, but Richardson accurately timed and stopped the ball. The halves generally were rare spoilers, and backs, Adamson and Heap, sterling defenders, but the forwards lacked fire and relied mainly on individual effort. The wingmen were more dangerous than their inside colleagues.
PLENTY OF DASH.
Everton exhibited that dash which characterised their play in the previous two games, but they did not quite finish up to expectations. Cock's energy and decision to run through in possession augured well for the future. If he retains this form he must get goals. Irvine was elusive and a worker all the time, though he had no luck near goal. Chedgzoy too was in his most dashing mood without finishing off with his accustomed polish. Troup was a sprightly winger, but I do not consider that sufficient is made of his undoubted ability to run through and centre, and for those wonderfully accurate drives at goal. He is not getting the right kind of passes. Chadwick is whole-hearted in everything he does, but is lacking that extra yard which makes all the difference. The inside left, however, was within an ace of winning the game near the finish when he drove in a ball which fortunately for Bury, struck one of the backs and then the under-part of the bar and bounded into play again. The Everton halves were the usual artistic exponents, with Neil McBain standing out by means of his wonderful ball control and seductive passes to the men in front. McDonald and Raitt were equal for the most part, to the calls made upon them, but Kendall was not too sure in his catching, and he floundered several times with the ball in his possession in most disconcerting fashion. Teams : - Everton: - Kendall, goal, Raitt and McDonald, backs, Peacock, McBain and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards. Bury: - Richardson, goal, Heap, and Adamson, backs, Porter, Bradshaw, and Turner, half-backs, Robbie, Matthews, Bullock, Ball, and Amos, forwards.

SHEFFIELD UNITED RESERVES 6 EVERTON RESERVES 2
November 3 1924. The Daily Courier.
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 13)
Sheffield United Reserves, were easily the better team in the match against Everton at Bramell-lane. The game was played in a heavy downpour, and ball-control with difficult. After 15 minutes United held a three-goals' lead, the scorers being Halliwell and Hoyland (2). Hoyland afterwards completed the “hat-trick,” and further goals were added by Taylor (2). For the visitors Bain scored before the interval, and Reid in the second half. Jones was shaky in the Everton goal. Hoyland and Wilbourn formed a good left wing for United. Everton: - Jones, goal, Glover, and Kerr, backs, McGrae, Reid (captain), and Virr half-backs, Parry, Hargreaves, Bain, Williams, and Forbes, forwards.

FORTY YEARS OF SPORTS
Athletic News- Monday, November 3 1924
MY IDEAL TEAMS FROM THE TESTS OF ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND
By Tityrus
In these days one never hears mention of Harry Davis, an outside right who adorned the ranks of The Wednesday, of Sheffield, and what is even a greater distinction, had the honour of playing for England in that position in all the international matches of 1903. It is hardly conceivable that a man would glory in his small stature, but such was the case. I remember Harry Davis coming to and objecting to the statement that Whitehouse, of Stoke, was then the smallest forward in League football. He said: “I am less than anybody else, and I should like you let the public know the truth.” This was after England had met Ireland at Wolverhampton in 1903, and then Davis was the finest forward on view. At his request he was put the standard, and measured 5ft 4in in his boots. But he weighed 11st. 10lb., and was really a pocket Hercules. I gave him the credit of his inches—and more, for he had the shoulders of a giant and a heart as big as that of a bullock. This gentleman of Lilliput, who loomed so large by reason of bis fine skill and courage, appeared against Scotland at Bramall-lane in April of that year, when the invaders relied for their defence on Sunderland. The Scottish F.A. “lifted” Ned Doig, Andy McCombie, and James Watson in body from Wearside, and by their aid they won. Just about this time it seemed the fate of England to lose a man by injury in every match with Scotland. Somebody or other met with accident, and in this struggle the victim was Harry Davis. James Watson was daddy-longlegs, and he threw his limbs about in rather a reckless style. Of course, he was a fine back—the best on the left in Great Britain—but one of his feet came in contact with the breast-bone of Harry Davis, and from that point the proceedings interested him no more, so far the actual play was concerned. I shall always believe that this incident turned the match. And that was the end of Davis as an international forward. He learned his game with the Ardsley old club before he joined Barnsley, the nursery of so many famous players, and then moved to The Wednesday. I lost sight of Harry Davis, who had a brilliant career—if relatively a brief one, for his leg was afterwards broken in an Association Cup-tie at Sunderland—so that he had good reason to remember the North-Eastern club.
GENTLEMAN WOODWARD.
This year of 1903 will be memorable in the annals of the game for the sudden rise to fame of Vivian J. Woodward, who was then a young architect practising somewhere near Kennington Oval. He came out with Tottenham Hotspur and spent most his career with the North London club, although he afterwards became identified with Chelsea. I had a tremendous admiration for Vivian Woodward so had everyone who knew him as a footballer and a man. It was in a trial match on Tottenham's ground in 1903 that I first saw Woodward, and he struck me then as a player of many gifts, as he had previously done Mr. Arthur Kingscott, who had met him in the course of his experience as a referee. A matter of 5ft. 10 ½ in., and then weighing 11st., Woodward was in the prime of his manhood, being 23 years old. He was a dashing centre-forward, and, above all things, a fine player. The purity of his style was even more pronounced than his ability, which was very considerable. How many caps and badges he was awarded it is difficult to say, but he must have received 60 of these decorations. Woodward played all over Europe, South Africa, and in America with The Pilgrims. He was an intense lover of the game, and the nearest approach to G. O. Smith since the day of the Oxonian. But one would never have imagined from his conduct in private life that Woodward was a sportsman—a footballer, runner, a cricketer, and a great lover of all games as games. He refused to make profit out of them. It was difficult to induce him accept even legitimate expenses, which he cut down to the lowest possible figure. He adored his mother, and it was no uncommon eight to see mother and son wending their way to a match in company. At last I was introduced to this courtly lady and enjoyed a little chat with her, for she evidently followed football. But you know on one would ever imagine that Woodward was an eager footballer away from the arena. Once we went for a long walk in Ireland. He set out with his camera and was much more interested in getting pictures of the cottages where the peasants lived than in anything else.  Yes, he did talk about pigeons—about fantails and pigmy pouters. The most striking incident of this walk was that football was never once mentioned.
“I. DONT CALL IT FOOTBALL.”
Vivian Woodward was one of the most modest men I ever knew. And in judgment one of the most charitable. Only once in all the years that we often met did I hear him criticise the conduct of another man. I felt sure that this person deserved more than the mild censure passed upon him—because a harsh remark was so foreign to Woodward’s nature. He had a great contempt for men who engaged in rough play, because he was the fairest fellow who ever put a boot to a ball. Once after a certain Cup-tie he was really wrath about the way that their opponents had treated his team. It was a replayed match in Lancashire. There was a brother amateur on the other side and he apologised to Woodward for the character of the game that his club had played.  Woodward did not mind the thrashing that his club had received, but he turned to me and said: “I don’t call it football at all. It was brutal.” Much was required to arouse Vivian John Woodward to resentment because his game was all art and no violence. It may be that Woodward had hard experiences in some his matches against Scotland, while he was played in the centre, but there came a day when he was moved to inside-right, and there he was at his very best—his perfect heading and his deft passes having great effect. Think of the match at Hampden Park in 1908 when England drew, I—l. The Saxons had a team then, with: Hardy; Crompton, Pennington; Ben Warren, Wedlock, Evelyn Lintott; John Rutherford, V. J. Woodward, Hilsdon, Windridge, and Bridgett.
“THANK YOU. MR. THOMSON.”
There is a chapter to be written some day on every one these men. But that marvellously neat footballer, James Windridge, was so magical in manoeuvre that I described him in The Athletic News as Windridge, the Wizard. It is difficult to recall one who ever acquitted himself better at inside left. While on the run Windridge made a shot that passed beneath the crossbar, lifted the roof of the netting, and actually rebounded into play. The Scotsmen went on with the game, but “Jim’' Mason, the referee of his day, blew the whistle, pointed to the centre. There was a great hubbub, but Mr. Mason was not the man to yield toclamour or be influenced excitement. A goal it was and saved the game for England. Vivian Woodward, who was, if I recollect aright, the captain, went up to Jim Mason and expressed his opinion that it was a goal. “Thank you, Mr. Woodward," said Mason. Shortly after, in the course of a lull, Charles Thomson, of the Heart of Midlothian, approached the referee, and said:—“Mr. Mason, it was goal." Whereupon Jim Mason, in the deep and solemn tones heemployed, replied: “Thank you, Mr. Thomson. But I knew it was a goal." There was a lot of old-world dignity, courtliness, and real simplicity about Jim Mason, who acted as his conscience dictated and cared not a fig for any man. ’Twas the same with Woodward—a gallant gentleman. Now he is farming away in Essex, but occasionally I have the pleasure of a hand-grip with him. I mentioned Ben Warren, Billy Wedlock, and Evelyn Lintott as the half-back line in that match of Windridge’s goal. Warren was, course, famous as a charger, Wedlock as a phenomenon, and Lintott as a swift tackler and shrewd placer. William Wedlock, of Bristol City, chose himself as the centre half-back of England in almost every match from 1907 to 1912—and once afterwards. As I have said he was a phenomenon, as he stood the same height as Harry Davis, 5ft. 4in., but he only weighed 10st. 7lb. He was one of the world's wonders in getting the ball—whether it was in the air or on the turf. Here, there, and everywhere, intervening and doing his work with a contempt for fatigue, he dominated many a game. I have been told that he was tremendously popular during the South African tour, and that after one Lord and Lady Methuen sent for him in order that he might be presented. At that time Lord Methuen was the Governor-General of Natal.
A RISKY RIDE.
The Rev. J. W. Marsh, now the Vicar of Nelson, used to officiate, years ago, as a referee in League matches, and he declared to me that Wedlock was the finest gentleman he ever met on the football field. From a man of the cloth this was a great tribute. But it was deserved, for Wedlock was one of the free gifts of Nature, whether considered as a player or as a sportsman. Never shall I forget the debut of Wedlock in any representative match. He was chosen to play for the Professionals against the Amateurs in December, 1906—the rendezvous being the ground of The Wednesday at Owlerton. At least the name wag Owlerton in 1906, but the pernickety thought that Hillsborough had a more respectable sound, and a change was made. The players were stripping for the fray when it was discovered that Wedlock was not in the pavilion. A message announced that Wedlock would arrive at Sheffield on the Midland express about 2 o’clock. At least, there was a very small interval between the scheduled time of his arrival and the kick-off. No one knew Wedlock. So someone asked if I did, and I answered that I had seen him play and should, of course, be able to recognise him. Therefore I was deputed to meet the train. In order to arrange for Wedlock’s transport to Owlerton I went down in a motor car driven by Fred Houghton Milnes, the captain of The Pilgrims and an amateur full-back for Sheffield United. When the West England express drew up out stepped a sturdy little fellow, fully dressed in football clothes, and wearing his studded boots. He had evidently realised the position, and turned the railway carriage into a dressing room. I went up to him and said, "Wedlock!" "Yes, zur." was the answer. The Western dialect was most convincing. “Come with me—quick." We hustled and took our seats in the motor car.
THE PUCK OF FOOTBALL.
Fred Milnes was the driver, and I shall never cease to recall that journey. There were three miles to go, the way was long, narrow, and, in places, tortuous. As we literally flew along the thoroughfares of the city Sheffield I mildly intimated that the speed was rather high for crowded streets. The reply of Mr. Milnes was that the police knew him, and that he had some influence with the Watch Committee if any trouble arose. The town was soon left behind, and we screeched along that narrow highway which led, in my mind, either to Owlerton or some destination where the temperature issaid to be higher than that of steel furnace—the Pons forge, for choice. When got out of that car I thanked Mr. Milnes most sincerely. I was never so glad to feel terracotta beneath me, as Tabitha Bramble might have said. Play had just begun when Wedlock rushed out to take his berth at centre half-back. No sooner had he got on the field than he brought down VivianWoodward, and a free kick was given against him. For the moment I felt that the man was not worth all the trouble he had given- though this was a match in which ben Warren simply battered Stanley Harris, the inside left. Yes, but in spite of all the criticism Warren battered him fairly, and was never called to order. After that unfortunate first step Wedlock played like a man, and, as I have said, for the next five years he chose himself-much to the indignation of those who believed that Charles Roberts, Of Manchester United, was the rightful heir to the throne. The night before Wedlock sailed for South Africa I asked him how he liked the prospect, and he answered: “Fine; a trip like this is as good as going to college.” Wedlock was the very Puck of football, for he annihilated space, and was never tired. He was the nearest approach to perpetual motion ever seen on the field. Known at Bristol as “Fatty,” Wedlock, in his way, was as much a phenomenon as William Foulke, who was twice his size. He has never had his superior for getting the ball and using it without waiting to see whether his purpose was fulfilled. And he was succeeded by almost as great a player Joe McCall, of Preston North End.
TEAMS FROM ALL TIME.
The international matches of recent years are remembered by old and young alike. If I were asked to select my ideal teams from all the Englishmen and Scotsmen I have seen in conflict in this big game of each spring I should name the following elevens;- England; E. Taylor, goal; R Crompton, right back, H. Burgess, left back; James Crabtree, right half-back, W, Wedlock, centre half-back, E. Needham. Left half-back; W.I. Bassett, outside right, S. Bloomer, Inside-right, Tinsley Lindley, centre-forward, John Goodall, inside left, F. Spikesley, outside left. Scotland;- James McAuley, goal; W. Arnott right back, A. Watson, left back; A. Aitken, half-back; A. Raisebeck, centre half-back, P. McWilliam, Left half-back, John Bell, Outside right, Robert Walker, inside-right, Dr. John Smith, centre forward, Peter Somers Inside left, R. Templeton, outside left.  I do not ask everyone to agree with such a choice, but I have taken men as effective players of a ball and as schemers. I bid readers to remember that Goodall could play anywhere.

LOST CHANCES.
Athletic News- Monday, November 3 1924
BURY SNATCH A POINT FROM EVERTON
EVERTON 0 BURY 0
By Junius
Everton were in the unlucky position at being compelled to concede a point to Bury after dominating the game practically from start to finish. But they had themselves to blame for not laying a solid foundation to success in the first half of the game. Leaving out of consideration the numerous shots that were safely negotiated by Richardson, during this period, there were instances when forwards refused the gifts the gods sent them, notably when Cock, with an open goal, delayed his shot, and when Irvine, from some unaccountable reason, tried to place the ball leisurely into the net, enabling the 'keeper to prevent disaster when ail seemed lost. The Everton forwards did all that was asked of them except in the one vital aspect of the game. Their well-conceived plan of campaign frequently brought them to the goal area, where they found themselves beset with an augmented defence, and, as often as not shots were charged down more by good luck than management. Still, it is the duty of defenders to be there or thereabouts, and to the credit of Bury they were there. The Bury inside forwards were often extra half-backs, and during the first half of the game their attacking movements, always incisive and foreboding danger, might be counted on the fingers of one hand. Generally, they were held as in a vice byEverton’s intermediate line.
HOME SIDE AGGRESSIVE.
In the second period play took a more even turn, yet Everton were the chief aggressors, and a fine shot from McBain, followed by a terrific drive from free kick taken by Chadwick just outside the penalty area, only missed their billet by inches. Breaking away as the result of long swinging passes, Bury came near to clinching matters, especially when Kendall was faulty in clearing, and was relieved to see the ball rebound from Bullock across the goal and out of play. Bradshaw, too, in one Bury's occasional advances, came near to turning the tide of events, but what I thought the most thrilling incident occurred in the closing stages, when Richardson effected a sensational save from Chadwick. The Evertonian, who had wandered across the middle, sent in atremendous shot towards the right hand corner of the net The ball rebounded from the upright, and the keeper, who had failed to get across, happened to be on the spot to save the situation. Everton’s forward line was well led by Cock, and as a general rule the right wing players were more assertive than the left, inasmuch that most of the movements that led to likely openings came from his quarter. Chedgzoy was especially speedy and clever, for his play was not the obvious type, and as a result Turner was frequently deceived and often in difficulties. Irvine improved upon previous exhibitions as Goodison Park, still, as I have Indicated, he had the winning of the game in the first half. The Everton half-backs quits maintained the high standard that has characterised their work during the season, and their constructive ability was one the features of the game. They had a capital understanding with those immediately behind them, and both Raitt and McDonald, the latter playing in place of Livingstons, were equal to all demands upon them. Though Kendall kept his charge intact, his catching was not clean. Still, he played well.
SPRINHTLY FORWARDS
As Bury, I expected to find them more in the forefront than they were. I must pay them the compliment of being full of dash and determined resistance. The forwards were tireless workers, but the skill they have displayed on other occasions was certainly not an outstanding asset in this game. Still they were a line out for the main chance, and near the end were a fresher set than the opposing forwards. Bobbie and Amos were dangerous raiders, and Bullock, when he managed to elude the attentions of McBain, harassed the backs to some purpose. The Bury halves were keen, tireless workers, whose “holding up” methods were mainly responsible for Everton’s marksmanship failing to materialise. They were, if I might except Bradshaw, not strong purveyors to their forwards, for most of their efforts were directed towards arresting the movements of Everton’s van. Heap accomplishedsound work, none better than when he prevented Cock slipping through in the second half, but the man of the side was Richardson, cool and confident, whose display bore the hall-mark of class. Everton; Kendall; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Bury;- Richardson; Heap, Adamson; Porter, Bradshaw, Turner; Robbie, Matthews, Bullock, Ball, and Amos. Referee; Mr. D.H. Asson, West Bromwich.

HARD AND CLEAN
Liverpool Echo - Monday 03 November 1924
Bee’s Notes
I don’t think anyone who saw Everton was disappointed with the play. A goalless draw is generally a thing of striving and no special pleasure, but here was a game full of thrills in attack and defence. Bury always looked as if they could and would break away and then sit tight on a goal lead. Everton always looked like scoring, and could not quite master the goalkeeper and his terrier backs. Richardson is much like Tim Williamson in the latter’s early days, and another feature of the Bury side is their massive build and their scrupulously clean play. I had heard otherwise, but I don’t want to see a cleaner game than Saturday’s. there have been times when we said Everton were going clever enough, but they were not showing any punch in front of goal. We even fell to saying that we did not want to see them quite so dandy, but more in the fighting line. However, that could not be levelled against them on Saturday. I don’t think I ever saw a faster first half, and in the conditions with the ball skidding and beating the man the standard of play on the home side was of a very high order.
BURY’S BRAIN
Bury were not so good, but their daring and their stand up fight showed us how they have got some of their seven drawn games with star items of the football world. In Bradshaw they have a tower of a defender and a fellow who keeps on the move and also keeps his wing forwards on the move. I was sorry Amos was not in form, nor yet anyone of the Bury attackers, but you must blame Hart, McBain, and Peacock for this, together with the fine resolute defence of Everton’s backs. I don’t think any one of the Everton forwards played quite so well as Jack Cock. The ground suited him- he said he hoped it would continue to pour down for the benefit of the cabbages, and three or four hours later he was wheeling about with the ball at his toe and was playing like a twenty-year-old. His scheming foraging for work, heading and passing were alike a capital order, and I thought that Irvine played better than for some time, while Chedgzoy kept up his level of excellence in a manner that troubled many defenders. There was a time when Chadwick went to hit a ball that turned the merest trifle and thus stopped him hitting it, and he in turn moved it just sufficiently to prevent Troup standing behind him, driving home with his customary force. No one will grumble at Everton if they go on as they are doing. Such form must bring a bundle of wins. That it did not on Saturday was entirely due to the splendid full-back work and goalkeeping of Richardson, who may be remembered as the Blackpool and North-East goalkeeper. Had there been anything like decent weather there would have been a huge crowd, for many of us wanted to see Bullock again. He is trimly built, and has the pluck of a lion, but he had no show on Saturday, thanks to McBain and others. His side touches showed what sort of a man he could be, however, and there will be plenty anxious to sign if Bury do not persevere. Bury feel at the moment that this centre, who is a chemist by profession, will “come again.” Many look that way, and clubs are apt to part too quickly. I should not be surprised if Bullock leaves Bury before the season ends, although I have no official reason for stating that. It is merely an opinion.
If Bury’s attack had been balanced, Saturday’s game would have been one of the fastest and greatest ever seen at the ground. It only wanted salting with some goals to have been a memorable game.

THIRD GOALKEEPER CHANGE
November 5, 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
Everton have decided to try another goalkeeper, this is the third time this season that they have change their views in regard to the very important position. The rather uncommon step of bring R. Jones, a local boy, who has leapt into seniority, at twenty-years of age, following a spell of apprenticeship in the ‘'A'' team, after playing with Ferndale F.C. He makes his debut against Manchester City at main road on Saturday. It is not a surprising change, because Kendall has still to show ability and confidence in regard to the single shots. Jones is more than six feet in height, and weights 12st 7lbs, and is an amateur; Ferndale it should be noted is one of the very minor sides in local football. This in a measure the directors are taking the risk of a boy finding the occasion too much for him. However, when he was promoted to the reserve team he shoved excellent judgement and a grade better work than had been shown by Stephenson.

EVERTON BRING IN THIRD TEAM GOALKEEPER
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 05 November 1924
WHAT JONES HAS DONE IN JUNIOR FOOTBALL
Bee’s Notes
One of the most remarkable team changes ever made was decided by Everton last night as their meeting. They have been delighted with the improved form and the seam of confidence that has been coming to the team in stronger form every match; but there has been a lack of confidence in goal that has been very disturbing. It is a pity that it should have been a position where one cannot risk any semblance of mistake. However, Kendall after opening with a splendid save against Bury, did not pick up clean and true in the later stages of the game, and Everton have elected to make a further test of their strength. Goalkeeping is remarkable this season in that we have two men such as Richardson, of Bury, and Steward, of Manchester United, who have, after a full season of waiting regained a confidence they had nearly entirely lost. I am sure Kendall and company will similarly reward their sponsors for the waiting period. It must have taken the directors some time to settle on the deputy for they had at the back of their minds the remembrance of the game played by Stepheson, of Walton Village. In the trial games this boy shaped like a trojan, and much of his handling was superb, but naturally enough for a boy of his years when the real test came along he did not show up so well. Now the newcomer must in a measure win his spurs in a senior match, but this can be said for him-R. Jones, for that is his name-has already won golden opinions for his work in the reserve side as well as the “A” team side. I remember a full month or more ago Danny Kirkwood prospecting a bright future for this big boy. He had been playing with the “A” team, and prior to that had helped Ferndale. His rise to his debut game in League football is one of the quickest things in football history, but the fact that he was so impressive in the “A” team soon gained him a place in the reserve side, and now he is promoted and makes his first appearance at Maine-road-a tall order for any boy of twenty who knows not First Division football. However, this 6ft 1 and 12 stone 4lbs boy finds Opportunity knocking at the door and he has a chance to become a football light in day. It does not come to most youngsters so quickly, and perhaps it is as well that is the case, for full many a boy has been spoiled by early appearance before he has got his football “legs.” Jones is a steady boy level-headed, keen and clever, and not liable to be spoiled by outside influence. Other than the goal change there is no alteration of the Everton side, which reads;-
R. Jones; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup.
The reserve side against Blackpool is;- Harland; Caddick, Kerr; McGrae, Reid, Virr; Parry, Hargreaves, Wall, Williams, and Forbes.

TO OPPOSE EVERTON
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 06 November 1924
Bee’s Notes
Manchester City play their first return fixture at Maine-road on Saturday, when Everton, who beat them at Goodison Park, are the visitors. Two changes have been made in the City team which was beaten at Nottingham last Saturday, Cookson returning at right full back and Johnson at centre forward. The team is;- J.F. Mitchell; Cookson, Calderwood; Sharp, Elwood, Wilson; Austin, Roberts, Johnson, Barnes, Murphy.
OLD-TIME LORE
Mr. H. Dutton Holt writes;- I came across some very old photographs -one a very good one of Charlie Parry, Frank Brettle, and myself. I know poor Charlie passed away some little time ago, and was wondering if you could tell me if Frank B. is still in existence. There is another old friend of mine, “Johnny” Jackson (I suppose you know him), who used to write for the old Bolton paper. “The Football Field,” and an old Bottle player. I was also wondering if you had heard anything of him, as I have not seen or heard of either of them for some time.
I shall be happy to see and publish the photograph.

A TEST FOR YOUNG GOALKEEPER OF EVERTON
Liverpool Echo - Friday 07 November 1924
Bee’s Notes
Everton at Manchester City’s ground have a good chance of making a double-edged victory. The way they fought back at the City side in their mid-week game recently showed that Everton have the spark and the “spike” and that they can hit back resolutely. Certainly the side’s confidence has been curbed by the happenings “on the back porch,” and the wonderment of the spectator is now centred in Jones, the young fellow who has done so well in junior football, and has leapt to the first team rank. Those who have seen him and know him say he is a fine bot; big, strong, and fears nothing. Well, Everton can do with such a one, and although it is asking a big question of the boy from Ferndale, there is a stiffness in the back division that will be helpful to a new boy. At any rate the debut will be very earnestly watched by readers who cannot get to Manchester to see the game. Although Johnson and Mitchell have come back to the City side, I do not fancy the City’s backs, and I imagine that the visiting line of forwards will do well and win the day. That is my hope and also my belief. These are the sides;- Everton; Jones; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Manchester City;- J.F. Mitchell; Thompson, Calderwood; Sharp, Elwood, Wilson; Austin, Roberts, Johnson, Barnes, Murphy.
THEIR PLEASURE
The management committee of the Liverpool Invinsa League tender their heartiest congratulation to R. Jones on attaining such distinction and honour in playing for Everton, rising from the “A” team in a short period of two months. Jones has played in this league for some years in the Ferndale club, now changed its name to Clarion this season. This promotion is one of many, and proves the good playing abilities found in the Invinsa League. Bravo! Jones and good luck.

EVERTON'S TASK AT MAINE ROAD.
November 8, 1924. The Daily Courier.
TWO AMATEUR GOALKEEPERS ON VIEW .
There is a similarity about the Everton and Manchester City clubs. Both are disciples of the short passing game and, strange to say, both sides have done badly this season. The City have lost their last five games, while Everton, with the exception of three other clubs have scored fewer goals than any other side in the League. This afternoon the pair meet at Maine-road, and the City are hoping to gain the maximum points, and at the same time wipe out that 3-1 defeat ten days ago at Goodison Park. They will have to improve in their shooting if they are to do so. Everton have entered upon a daring experiment in playing in goal a junior without any experience of League football, and for both the club and the player concerned it is to be hoped the experiment will succeed. D. Jones, who, like the City keeper, J. F. Mitchell, is an amateur, has both weight and reach on his side. He has done remarkably well in the “A” team, and if not carried away with the importance of the occasion should come out of the ordeal with credit. The City have fallen away remarkably of late, and although they have generally got the better of Everton in Cottonopolis, the visitors on recent games give more hope of success.

EVERTON’S ENCOUNTER
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 8 1924
A VISIT TO MAINE-ROADS FINE ENCLOSURE
FIRST “RETURN GAME.”
F.E.H’S REPORT OF THE NEW GOALKEEPER
Everton asked a big question of young Jones today. Jones is the ex-Ferndale boy. He was making his debut in senior football, and he provided the only change from last week’s side against Bury. Manchester City, at their new and massive ground, Maine-road, had a big following, and brought in Johnson and Mitchell, as compared with the team that was beaten in the first game a fortnight ago at Goodison Park. Everton; Jones; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Manchester City; J.F. Mitchell; Cookson, Calderwood; Sharp, Elwood, Wilson; Austin, Roberts, Johnson, Barnes, Murphy. Referee. D.N. Watson (Nottingham). When we arrived at the specious ground of the City club the weather was rather damp and depressing, but the people were rolling in when the game began. The ground, though on the soft side, was in good condition, and the cheerful crowd, numbering 20,000, gave both sides a great greeting. The Evertonians, who won the toss, played in white jerseys, and from the kick-off Troup went down and centred, and the ball came to Irvine, who shot a couple of inches over. The City replied in spirited fashion, and Murphy centred well, Johnson shot strongly, but Jones saved nicely, and a few minutes later Roberts tested the Everton keeper with a great shot, which he cleared.
COCK TRICKS MITCHELL
Everton then began to develop their attack with conspicuous cleverness, and Chedgzoy getting along, put the ball to Cock. Mitchell came out to meet him, but did not measure the distance accurately, with the result that Cock was able to score an easy goal. The Evertonians at this period were all over their opponents. Their half-back and forward combination was particularly pretty to watch, and there was a wild shriek of excitement when Chadwick shook the bar with a wonderful effort.
AUSTIN’S SWIFT GOAL
Play was now fast and furious and the home side, rising to the occasion, forced Everton back on their defence. Roberts beat Raitt and centring with perfect judgement, the ball travelled to Austin, who seized upon it and fired in a sharp shot which completely beat Jones. Everton then made play in their best style, and after Chedgzoy twice tried his luck in finding the target, McBain had a shot, but the ball travelled just outside. Then Irvine ran clean through on his own account, and had two attempts to add a second goal for his side. The first was well fielded, and the second hit the post- two lucky escapes for the City. The visitors were now right on the top of their form, and Chadwick put in a beauty, which Mitchell cleared just in the nick of time. Still Everton persisted, and once Mitchell practically took the ball from the Everton centre’s toes.
CHADWICK SCORES SECOND
Chedgzoy tried to show the way for further triumph with a couple of brilliant drives and centred, but the efforts came to nothing. Calderwood and Mitchell proved a very efficient stumbling block, but there was no resisting the Everton pressure, and eventually from a pretty bit of play on the part of Chedgzoy, Chadwick scored a second goal at short range, while the players were struggling about the goalmouth. The City forwards tried hard to get going, but they were held up in magnificent fashion by the Everton halves; nevertheless they made a couple of desperate raids, and once Austen closed in and put the ball over the bar. It should be mentioned that Chadwick left the field after scoring his goal, his collision with Mitchell being pretty severe.
Half-time; Manchester City 1 Everton 2
The first had shown Everton at the top of their form, but they simply could not score, when the most open of goals presented themselves. They certainly should have had five when the interval arrived.
A STAUNCH MIDDLE LINE
When play was resumed the crowd had increased to 30,000, and there was at once a thrill when Mitchell ran out and saved a fine shot from Irvine. Both sides were now putting forth every effort, and Roberts was sailing into goal when he was pulled up for offside. This position was on the part of Mr. Watson much resented by the crowd, but it was a correct one. Later on the City forwards showed much better combination, but they could make no successful progress against the Everton middle line.
EVERTON’S VENTURE
COCK NOTCHES AN EARLY GOAL
TWO EQUALISERS
STORMING GAME ENDS ON EQUAL TERMS
They were frequently dangerous on the right wing, but Roberts was obviously over anxious, and put wide twice in rapid succession. For a short time midfield play was the order of the day, and here Everton showed themselves the cleverer side. Wilson tried hard to give his forwards the ball, both Johnson and Roberts tried to get through without avail. Everton again took up the running through the well managed tactics of the half backs.
JONES ON HIS METTLE
Irvine and Cock were enabled to deliver dangerous shots, but they were adequately dealt with. In the later stages of the contest the city showed considerable improvement in attack, and Jones was put on his mettle. The youngster showed both confidence and a nice sense of anticipation, and he dealt with rapid shots from the home unseal men with steadiness, combined with alacrity.
ROBERTS EQUALISES
Keeping up the pressure the City forwards made good eight minutes from time. Raitt made a miskick, and Roberts nipping in found the net with a fast shot. Final. Manchester City 2 Everton 2

EVERTON RES v  BLACKPOOL RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 8, 1924
CENTRAL LEAGUE
The game opened strongly in favour of Everton, and in the first few minutes Parry almost beat Crompton with a with-foot drive. Later Wall hit the crossbar with a shot from only 15 yards range. The first effort for Blackpool came through the right wing. Grapper and Butler carried play close in to the home goal, and Harland made a fine save from McKenzie. Everton came again, Forbes, after beating both Tremelling and Wellock, sending in a centre, Crompton saving a low drive from Williams. Another opportunity came to Blackpool when they gained a corner, which was well placed by Crapper, Tremelling missing a good opening through weak shooting. Everton were soon on the attack, and Wall was only inches wide with a ground shot. Play was now fought on fairly even lines, with Everton the more dangerous. With steady shooting they would have held a lead, for shots from Wall, Williams, and Hargreaves went high over the bar from close quarters. Half-time; No score.
After the interval both sides strove hard for the opening point. Harland, the home keeper. Brought off a great save from a shot by Gurran. Blackpool were playing much better this half, and had their chances, but, like Everton, their shooting was inaccurate. Ten minutes from time there was no score.

• Everton A 4 Hoylake 2

ROB JONES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 8 1924
Bee’s Notes
Mr. Cunningham, chairman of Ferndale F.C guide, counsellor and friend of young Bob Jones, who makes his debut for Everton at Maine Road on Saturday, is proud of his young protege, and when he introduced him to me said that he and his club wished him all the luck in the world and a fair “do” from the spectators. Bob himself is a returning young man, in no way elevated by his sudden jump up the ladder of fame. He dislikes the glare of publicity which has been suddenly directed upon him, but all who have met him at once form an impression that he has the will be succeed, and given reasonable luck will repeat the form which made him the outstanding custodian of the junior leagues. Further he has now adopted football as his profession, signing a professional form for Everton on Wednesday, and with a career as an incentive, in addition to his inherent capabilities, he has everything to gain. Youngsters have been robbed of football fame time and again through precipitate praise, and Bob Jones asked me to say, through my notes, that he will always do his best, whether he is in the first or fifth team.

LUCKY CITY
November 10, 1924. The Evening Express
By CRI
Everton's journey to Manchester did not reaslise the maximum points which their play warranted against the City, yet one could not but admire the wholehearted efforts of the side. If ever a team deserved a victory Everton did. Twice they held the lead, but a couple of slips –one in each half –undid all the good work. In the first case Murphy who was the City's most dangerous raiders, crossed a ball that did not give promise of proving troublesome until McDonald and Jones made the mistake of both going for it. The result was that Austin was presented with a sitter. The second and equalizing goal was the result of Hart being unbalanced when he and Roberts went for the ball, and with the half-backs losing his foot hold, the forward had a clear run through. This happened six minutes from time and was a lucky stroke for City, who through this half had their defence riddled by the swift linking up movements of the Everton halves and forwards.
Debut of Distinction
Jones, who was making his debut in First League football did so with distinction and on his showing promises to be a decided acquisition. He has a hefty punch and in this respect can hold his own with the best keepers, while in addition he is nimble of foot. I liked the manner in which he side stepped Johnson when the centre looked like putting him through the goal. He did not get a chance of showing his ability for low shots as the City marksmen had little opportunity of testing him, but his display can be written down as highly successful. Forward, Chedgzoy was in his brightest vein, with Troup little behind in the manner of cleverness. They had smart inside men who shot often enough but who had little luck with their efforts and one or two good chances were thrown away. Cock on one occasion was through when Elwood caught him on the leg, and all the centre could do was to hop about. Chadwick also was in the wars when he got the second goal, Mitchell catching him on the knee as the pair went for the ball. The halves however, were largely responsible for the effectiveness of the Everton side, and so large a grip did they keep upon the City front line that the latter had one of their poorest games of the season. Mitchell, Austin and Murphy were the only ones really to do themselves justice on the home side.
•  Notts County , Donald Cock, brother of Jack, scored the only goal on Saturday at Highbury, was also sent off against Arsenal.

MANCHESTER CITY 2 EVERTON 2
November 10 1924. The Daily Courier.
JONES SHAPES WELL IN FIRST GAME.
EVERTON UNLUCKY NOT TO WIN
BY S.H.H.
Everton took a point out of the City at Maine-road, and thus secured three of the four points possible, which in itself is an excellent performance. At the same time, on the run of Saturday's play, they should have secured both points, for Manchester City were inferior in everything they did except getting goals. In the department they were at least the equal of Everton, as whereas the latter should have scored at least four goals, but only got two, the City only had a couple of real chances, and these they accepted. One could not wish for better combined movements than those of the Everton halves and forwards, which carried them time and again within shooting distance of Mitchell, but first Cock and then his inside partners failed by inches to turn to account telling centres from Chedgzoy. Then on another occasion the City keeper left his charge and when Irvine put the ball in Mitchell was fortunate to find it directed straight at him. Some people would attribute the failure to win to the shortcomings of the forwards, but I am not one of them. It has been reveiled at their heads that they cannot hope to win matches unless they shoot –undoubtedly wise counsel. But on Saturday they did shoot, not once or twice, but often, and therefore it would be ingratitude to label them as a weak attack. The forwards worked hard, but luck was against them, though such will not always be so. Moreover, both Cock and Chadwick got nasty kicks on the legs, and while it did not prevent the latter netting, it certainly did in the case of the centre, as he was all but through at the times.
JONES.
Jones, Everton's new goalkeeper, came successfully out of a trying ordeal in his initial game in First League Football. He showed clever anticipation, and gathered the ball cleanly, while his height proved a valuable asset, as was proved in the first few minutes, when he neatly turned a Johnson drive over the bar. I would have liked to have seen him tested with one or two ground shots, but none came his way. However, if he can deal with these as successfully as he did with the high ones on Saturday, Everton will have no cause to regret signing him on a professional form. Cock got the first goal for Everton at the end of eight minutes, when he accepted a pass from the right, but three minutes later the City were on terms, as McDonald and Jones both went for a Murphy centre, and left Austin to shoot into an open goal. Before the interval Chadwick netted, but was hurt in doing so, and had to retire. He resumed in the second half, which was entirely in Everton; s favour until six minutes from the end, when hart found himself unbalanced in attempting to stop a City advance, and losing his foothold, let in Roberts to equalise. I have already referred to Jones. Next to him I liked Chedgzoy, who was the live wire of the attack. He had a hard-working partner in Irvine, and this pair rather overshadowed the left wing though Troup and Chadwick did many clever things. Cock led the line well, but had little luck with his shooting.
STRONG HALVES.
The halves were Everton's strong point, and they never let go their hold upon the City forwards who had to reply upon individual rushes rather than combined movements. It would be invidious to single out any particular player for each did well. At back I liked Raitt, who tackled cleverly and kicked with power. On the City side Mitchell, Austin, Murphy and Johnson were the pick. The City have, however, fallen away considerably since I saw them earlier in the season. Then they gave hopes of proving very troublesome to most teams, but on Saturday they were both uncertain in attack and weak in defence. Teams : - Manchester City: - Mitchell, goal, Cookson, and Calderwood, backs, Sharp, Elwood and Wilson, half-backs, Austin, Roberts, Johnson, Barnes, and Murphy, forwards. Everton: - Jones, goal, Raitt, and McDonald, backs, Peacock, McBain, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards. Referee DN. Watson.

EVERTON RESERVES 0 BLACKPOOL RESERVES 0
November 10 1924. The Daily Courier.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Blackpool were distinctly fortunate to share the points in the game at Goodison Park. Everton were the better team, and but for the splendid keeping of Crompton and bad shooting by the home inside forwards, they would have won by a pronounced margin. Blackpool also missed easy chances, and Curran at centre half, was the best marksman in the side. The first half provided some good football, and Hargreaves was prominent with pretty touches, and passes to Parry. After the interval the game become dull, and bad passes were frequent. Kerr was in splendid form for Everton, and was easily the better back. Reid and Brown were halves who constructed many attacks, while the forwards Parry, Hargreaves, and Williams were best.

WIN, TIE OR WRANGLE
Athletic News- Monday, November 10 1924
MEMORABLE CUP-FIGHTERS IN FORTY YEARS OF SPORT
By Tityrus
In October, 1871, a Challenge Cup, “open to all clubs belonging to The Football Association” was established, but nearly ten years elapsed before there was a boom in the provinces and Cup contests of national scope began to vitalise the game, which was taken up by all sorts and conditions of men. When I first began to take a deep interest in this winter sport. Cup-ties were in progress throughout the season, from autumn to spring, and they were for ever upsetting the ordinary inter-club fixtures. The match list was by no means a reliable guide to the future. The country was mapped out into eight divisions, and the clubs in these areas played each other until by a process of elimination there were only two clubs left in each section. They had little finals of their own, leaving the eight winners to reduce themselves in a second series of ties to the last pair, who generally met at Kennington Oval in the real Final Tie. Many years passed before the Final Tie became an event second only in interest to the Derby at Epsom, or the University Boat Race. When I was a boy it was the custom for every omnibus and cab driver in London to flaunt his colours on Boat Race Day. Jehu, the son of Nimshi, had either a light or a dark blue silk bow tied to the top of his whip. It seemed that every boy born alive was more than either a little Liberal or else Conservative; he was either an Oxtab or a Cantabonian, as one of the wits of the day paraphrased these titles. Yet these old driven, who had a gift of rough badinage of the road, used to crack their jokes at the countrymen, the provincials, when they began to invade London in their club colours for the Final Tie. Very often the Final Tie was decided on Boat Race Day, and while these gentleman on the box flaunted University favours they laughed and joked about the football folk, and twitted them. They called them “lunies" and “Iuniatics,” and inquired ‘Does yer mother know ye’re out?" How the world has changed! A horse omnibus, a hackney hansom cab are now as rare in the streets of London as motor-’bus driver or taxi-man who does not know football form  from A to Z, who is not a follower of some club, or who has not invested a piece of sliver at long odds on the team he thinks likely to win the English Cup, as it is popularly styled. So far as public Interest is concerned the University Boat Race is limited in appeal, and nowadays one never sees the odds quoted in the sporting papers on the event the same when I was a youth. The Association Cup revolutionised football, fomented rivalry and excitement, and was the indirect cause of professionalism. The payment of players brought into being The league with all its blessings and some evils.
“DICK” GREGSON'S PLAN.
When The league was formed it became necessary to alter the conditions of The Cup, because these vital games used, as I say, to upset club fixtures, and the principal plank on which The League was reared was the permanence of the match list. Nothing was to be allowed to disturb the games played under the auspices of The League. One night of winter the late Mr. William MacGregor, the father of The League, the late Mr. K. P. Gregson (“Dick”) and myself sat round the hotel fire in London long ago and told tales. I talked of murders, executions, railway disasters and such blood-curdling subjects until Mr, MacGregor was almost afraid to go to bed. Next morning at breakfast MacGregor declared that he had not had a wink of sleep through my stories. But MacGregor got level, for he said: “Have you seen the paper this morning?” I confessed that I had not. MacGregor said: “Have you heard that Joe Chamberlain has bought the Daily Telegraph?” “No,” said I, “what's he given for It?” “One penny,” said he, and as the canny old bearded Scot laughed at me I felt that I had been punished. But “ Dick ” Gregson's yarn was all about how he had thought out a plan by which the principal clubs in football should be exempted from The Cup competition. His idea was that the four clubs which competed in the semi-finals of the previous season and 18 other clubs should be exempted from ties until all other clubs had reduced themselves by a Qualifying Competition to ten from as many districts. Then the 32 clubs had to be drawn in pairs and play off in February and March on dates fixed a year in advance until only one remained unbeaten. “Dick” Gregson worked out the idea in detail and told us that he submitted it to Mr. W. E. L. Gaine, who was then the Town Clerk of Blackburn. Mr. Gaine approved of the plan, and advised Mr. Gregson to enter the system at Stationers’ Hall, but instead of that he presented it by way of resolution to The Football Association, who adopted it. Hence The Cup competition as known to-day—save that the number of the exempted has been increased until 100 clubs are excused matches either wholly or in part while others fight, straggle, and grunt until the Qualifying Competition produces twelve clubs ready to take their chance against 52 others who have been free from all ties. Then the hurly-burly begins with 64 clubs in January.“Dick” Gregson always lamented that he did not act upon Mr. Caine’s suggestion and protect his scheme by the machinery of copyright.
THE PROTENT-ANTS OF FOOTBALL
Thus was the present order of the Cup tournament evolved. In the daysbefore The League necessitated such a simple but effective plan, Cup-ties were just as exciting as any of recent times. Indeed they possessed phases of uncertainty that are not now known. The players had from time to time to possess certain qualifications of residence, of having played so many matches with their clubs, and of not having taken part in any matches during the close season in Scotland. The state of the ground was a matter of argument and opinion. If the crowd encroached on the playing area there was argument. If the spectators misbehaved themselves, there arose a cause of objection. If the size of the goal was not according law, there was trouble. In fact, the early days of Cup-ties might be described as the age of protests. The defeated club was for ever on the look-out for some cause of protest to The Football Association in the hope that the governing body would either disqualify the offending club, or order a re-play. Many a Cup-tie was played throughout and the spectators never knew whether it was a real decisive match or whether one of the teams had not lodged a protest with the referee before play began concerning the qualification of some player or as to the state of the ground. After the match, possibly the crowd’s conduct afforded an excuse for a protest. Cup-ties were then of the order which were described of the win, tie, or wrangle description. The modern generation, as a whole, knows nothing of these matters, because in the end The Football Association became so sick of protests that they “killed ” them. When a tie is played now and runs the full time it is a Cup-tie. The spectator is not left in any doubt. Qualifications are simplified, clubs must exchange lists of players before-hand, and protests as to any player, as to the ground, and the appurtenances of the game, must be lodged with the referee before the tie begins. A club making a frivolous objection can be removed from the competition. The era of protests has gone for ever, and it iswell, for win, tie or wrangle football was a blot on the game, and showed a lack of sportsmanship. TREMENDOUS TRIFLES.
Before may day I have heard of clubs tossing as to which should enter the next round after a drawn match. That was sportsmanship. Can you fancy two clubs doing so now? In 1880 when Nottingham Forest were expected to win The Cup, they beat Notts County, Turton (on the top of a hill deep in snow, and routed Blackburn Hovers 6—0. Then the Foresters met Sheffield, who led by 2-1 two minutes from the end. But Sam Widdowson dribbled right between his foes, and beat Michael Ellison, the goalkeeper. This caused an uproar, and Sheffield refused to play an extra half-hour. Widdowson took his men out on to the empty arena, waited five minutes, and then kicked the ball between the posts and claimed the match, which the Association conceded without a re-play. There were many protests between the Nottingham and Sheffield clubs. In one match the Foresters were beaten by The Wednesday. The Forest were told that some of The Wednesday players were ineligible according to rule. Thereupon Sam Widdowson and Walter Luntley, the goalkeeper, asked for the minute book of The Wednesday, and they could not find that two of the Sheffield players had ever been made members. The Forest lodged a protest. The committee of the Forest offered £5 reward either through the local newspapers or by placard, for information concerning three men. But the inhabitants of Sheffield were not in a communicative mood about their favourites—"The Blades”- they were then called. They were not to be tempted by the enemy’s bribe—or reward. When produced to the Football Association the minutes were in perfect order, and the Forest were struck out of the competition. I have known both clubs play ineligible men. Each side knew of the other’s dilemma —because they had no other players. The clubs entered into an agreement before the match not to make any protest. Perhaps it was the best course to take. I remember a club going over the whole field of play—dare I say with a microscope—to prove that the home team had allowed their men to play in boots which had spikes instead of studs affixed to their soles. They believed it, but as they could not prove it they desisted from making a protest. Yes, these were the bad old days when any peg was good enough to hang a protest upon with the idea of hanging the club. Just as the rivalry between Nottingham and Sheffield was so intense the same high feeling existed between Nottingham and Birmingham. When Notts County and Blackburn Rovers met in the semi-final of The Cup. they were sent to the capital of the Midlands in 1884. The match was not decided at Perry Barr, the home of Aston Villa, but on the Aston Lower Grounds, and the Blackburn club won by 1-0 —the point being scored by Joe Lofthouse, the outside right, who had a tremendous struggle with Sherwin, but he got the ball inside the posts. I was there on that day of March, 1884, and can see it all plainly as I saw it long ago—Lofthouse working and squirming that ball, which seemed locked between Sherwin and the woodwork, over the line. The crowd hooted and chaffed Notts County, and it was said that they even threw sods of turf and packets of yellow ochre at some of the players as the they left the ground. Notts protested against the result of the match being allowed to stand because of the hostility of the crowd—a remnant from all the feeling engendered by Cup-ties in previous seasons between Notts County and Aston Villa. The objection was over-ruled. I thought at the time that Notts County were beaten on their demerits, for Notts lost the match in their own committee-room when they altered the construction of their team.
MANIFESTATIONS OF CUPINGITIS.
This was the season when Notts County first made the acquaintance of Bolton Wanderers, whom they met in the fourth round at Trent Bridge, on January 19, 1884. Than this tie I never saw a better—or two finer sets of athletes trained to the hour. The Wanderers played in salmon pink jerseys, and Notts in quartered shirts of chocolate and blue. These were their colours then. Notts had a team of almost international strength, while Bolton had Tom Hay, Staveley, in goal, Powell, of The Druids, and Kernan, of the Edinburgh Hibernians, as backs: big and robust fellows they were. There was Roberts, another Welshman, in the half-back line, and if I remember rightly men like handsome William Gillen Struthers, “Billy" they called him. Struthers was the centre-forward, and he had the support of Kenny Davenport, a diminutive Bolton boy, as well as Fallon, another local lad, and Vaughan, of The Druids. The " gate " was £360—a tremendous amount then. At one time Notts led by two goals, and looked winners, but Fallon and Davenport equalised. The half-hour extra brought no grist to either mill, and everybody cheered everybody else. The match was replayed on February 2 at Pike’s-lane—when the receipts were £468, apart from the people who gathered on a hill overlooking the ground. A farmer made a nice haul by charging for admission to this hillock. Notts won a terrific game 2—1, largely through Charley Dobson and William Gunn. But it was a mighty and a fearful struggle, and was the kind of Olympian battle that made football. And they were all amateurs—in law. As Beerbohm Tree used to say in “The Red Lamp”- I wonder." I never saw such a mass of folks at fever heat on that day at Pike’s-lane forty years ago, and I have watched a few Cup-ties since. Of course, Bolton Wanderers protested. I forget what it was all about, but some trumpery matter, a trifle, and they lost their case, Notts County next meeting the Swifts-another stern conflict—and lastly the Rovers. It used to be a stereotyped joke in print that Bolton Wanderers had never won theCup and never would. But they did after a series of matches extending over 40 years. So with Notts County, who entered for the Cup in 1877 and won it in 1884, when they conquered a battered, bruised, and body-sore Bolton. Why not employ these similes Instead of the moss-grown story of Bruce and the spider?

OH, EVERTON!
Athletic News- Monday, November 10 1924
FORWARDS IN BLUNDERLAND AT MANCHESTER
A DISTRESSFUL CITY
MANCHESTER CITY 2 EVERTON 2
By the Pilgrim
It must have been the band, and Everton ought to protest against it. They had no business to include in their overture that melody to which the spectators chanted something about “toes turned up.” It must have affected the Everton forwards tremendously, for that is just what they did all through the match when chances came along. As the game ran, they ought to have won comfortably. A margin of three goals would not have exaggerated their superiority in the least, but whenever they got in sight of Mitchell they not only had their toes turned "up, but their nosesas well. It might have been that they did not want to score. A more supine display in front of goal It would be impossible to conceive.
THROWN TO THE WINDS
Once upon a time, as the fairy tales start, Everton had forwards who could score goals. How they must wish they had them now. If they had they would bea very different position in the League table, judged from what was seen in this match at Manchester. In the field they had the City beaten to a frazzle. They simply waltzed through them, but, oh, the shooting!I cannot just say how many open goals they missed, but it must have been at least four, and other chances that were allowed to go abegging were far too numerous to mention. Everton are a team of extremes—or they were in this match, and it was simply astounding that forwards who can show such cleverness as they did in the open should be so miserably inept in front of goal. Some of their movements were delightful and carried out at an exhilarating pace. The City were not anything like so quick, and they were nothing like so accurate in their passing. Their greet redeeming quality was that they were triers, and that about exhausts all that can be said in their favour, except that they saved the match. It might, however, be added that they very unfortunate on two or three occasions when they struck the framework of the goal. They also made two unsuccessful appeals for penalty kicks, and Barnes looked very annoyed when the referee refused to allow his claim for a goal in the second half, after he had forced the ball against the inside of the post, but on the play the City had every reason to be very well satisfied with the result.
A GOALKEEPER OF PROMISES
Everton were much the better team. I liked young Jones, the local goalkeeper, whom they brought into the side for the first time. He was perhaps a little fortunate quite early in the game when he turned a shot from Roberts against the foot of the post, but his work breathed confidence, and he showed sound judgment in dealing with all manner of shots, and a safe pair of hands. Jones should make progress. The play of the backs was not of the standard one would expect in team like Everton. They kicked the ball well enough when they were free, but under pressure they were neither sure nor resourceful, and a more alert opposition would have made them pay heavily for their shortcomings. They were rather too much of the catch-as-catch-can for my liking. The half-backs are undoubtedly a very capable line, and a line with a full appreciation of the requirements of the forwards. Their gliding passes were a feature of the match, and particularly the straight through touches of McBain- a craftsman and tactician. Both Peacock and Hart wavered somewhat before the close, but they played exceedingly well, as did the forwards generally in all but their finishing. Cock was ever a source of trouble with his Individual dashes, and Irvine and Chadwick were facile and fleet, but there was not one of the three who did not miss chance. And, oh! such chances!  Chedgzoy dazzled in first half, but then his light went out -or nearly so, and Troup did not cut any ice after the change of ends, but when they were going these Everton forwards played football. How happy the club would be if they could shoot.
CITY’S LAMENTATION
Over the play of the City ‘ twere kind to draw the veil. They rallied somewhat in the second half, but, as a team, they were never good, and apparently there will have to be a reshuffling of the forces before much improvement can be expected. Mitchell may have been fortunate on occasion, but, with Roberts, he was the best man on the side, and certainly saved his side from a trouncing, with all Everton's defects. The backs and half-backs were in a state of chaos from the start and not only that, but were painfully slow. Cookson did show some improvement towards the close, but resolution and verve were never outstanding traits, and the efforts at combination between the half-backs and the forwards were puerile. Nothing seemed to go right for either; line; indeed it was a most unhappy day all round for the City from a playing point of view. Chedgzoy paved the way to the opening goal seven minutes after the start with a low centre, which Mitchell and Cock went to meet simultaneously. The Everton centre-forward got there just a fraction of a second in front of the goalkeeper and steered the ball into the net.  Eight minutes later Austin equalised after Murphy had got the defence in a tangle and when Johnson was paying his attentions to Jones, but nine minutes from the interval Chadwick again placed Everton in front in almost precisely the same way as that in which Cock had obtained the opening goal, Mitchell again being lured from his charge by another centre from the right, this time from Irvine. And so the position stood six minutes from the finish, when Roberts was surprised to find the ball at his feet as Raitt hadfailed to clear a backward centre by Johnson from the line, and was thus enabled to save hisside a point. Manchester City.—J. F. Mitchell: Cookson, Calderwood; Sharp, Elwood, Wilson; Austin, Roberts, Johnson, Barnes, and Murphy. Everton;- Jones; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Referee; G.N. Watson, Nottingham.

EVERTON’S EFFORT
Liverpool Echo - Monday 10 November 1924
By F.E.H
Everton nearly got a double event home against Manchester City. It was late on when Roberts equalised. However, a point away from home is very useful picking. While one cannot help congratulating Everton upon their sparkling exhibition against Manchester City, the thought lingers that they ought to have annexed the full points. Taking the run of the play, they were an eminently superior side, and gave us pretty a display of footwork as one could wish. The fly in the ointment was the hesitancy of the inside forwards, who let a handsome victory slip through their hands. It is true that they led at the turn by two goals to one, but they ought to have been at least four up. Mitchell, by his daring anticipation, saved innumerable drives, but in spite of his clever custodianship Everton should have scored more goals. They beat the home defence time after time, only to fail at the finish. The story of the match has already been told, and one need not repeat it. But readers will no doubt expect a word or two about Jones, the youthful son of Anak, who made his bow with the Merseyside first team against a very short apprenticeship in really serious football. He was obviously up against a very stiff proposition, and the presence of at least 30,000 people was not conductive to calmness of nerves. However, he came through the ordeal with great credit. He used his height and reach to the best advantage, and though beaten twice he could scarcely be blamed for two shots that scored. Everton’s weakness lay in the inside forwards, who literally threw goals to the wind. The half-back line was admirable, and the backs worked hard and well. On the side of the City the most prominent figure was Mitchell, who had much to do in determining the result of the contest.

FOOTBALL AT GOODISON PARK
Liverpool Echo - Monday 10 November 1924
There was a very poor attendance at Goodison Park, to see, in the early stages, Bradshaw put a ball over the bar from a free kick, and Cock miskick in front of goal, Everton brought in Williams at inside left, Parry at outside right, and David Reid at centre half. There was a “Mondayish” ring about the match, which was not likely to produce the best from the players. Irvine recalled the old days when he headed the ball six times in succession without the ball coming to earth. Williams went near, Irvine went nearer, and Cock, who was troubled with his thigh, nearly headed a goal against Richardson, who showed Everton again what a good goalkeeper he is. The local goalkeeper, Jones making his debut at home in senior football, handed out an especially good drive by Amos, and when Hart centred, Parry ran in and made Richardson pick up. In twenty-five minutes Peacock, who had just before saved a goal through stopping the ball, went forward, and roaming to the centre, ploughed his way through with a ball that bumped considerably against body and legs, till he was alone in front of goal, and he put the ball wide of Richardson’s left hand. Never was there a more perfect solo goal. Jones did not handle correctly from a centre by Amos and fortunately Amos hit the ball into the rigging when it rebounded to him.
A BAD MISS BY BURY
Ball missed the ball entirely, with Jones out of his goal, and Richardson, in punting away at the other end, hit his own player, Bradshaw. The best player on the field was Bury’s inside right, Stepheson.
Half-time; Everton 1 Bury nil.
In the second half Jones did well to pull a high shot from Matthews down to earth, and Cock would have scored if Richardson had not advanced, because the goalkeeper released his hold on the ball which travelled on, but did not cross the line.
JONES SAVES WELL
Richardson saved when Williams broke through, and Jones made three saves in as many seconds, the first being the best, because the ball was headed across by Ball. Richardson copied the example of Jones in the next minute. Final; Everton 2 Bury 0.

EVERTON 2 BURY 0
November 11, 1924. The Daily Courier.
EVERTON WIN LANCS. CUP TIE
PEACOCK'S TWO GOALS AGAINST BURY.
LANCASHIRE CUP ROUND TWO.
Young Jones, the Everton junior goalkeeper, had his first test at home with the seniors yesterday, and acquitted himself well. He was keeping goal against Bury in the second round of the Lancashire Cup, and in the closing stages of the game was tested with shots both high and low, which he dealt with in satisfactory manner. Bury were beaten by two goals to nil in a moderate game with attracted a poor crowd. The only goal of the first half was scored by Peacock, who took advantage of a slip by Adamson to run in close and defeat Richardson. The Bury goalkeeper was one of the outstanding players, and he was not beaten again until two minutes from time, when Peacock converted a penalty kick for a foul on himself. The respective custodians and halves did well, but the backs were inclined to take chances. Forward, Everton were the better-served, in spite of the fact that Cock was injured in the first minute, and was limping for the rest of the game. Teams: - Everton: - Jones goal, Raitt and McDonald, backs, Peacock, Reid, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Parry, Irvine, Cock, Williams, and Troup, forwards. Bury: - Richardson, goal, Heap, and Adamson, backs, Porter, Bradshaw, and Turner, half-backs, Matthews, Stevenson, Bullock, Ball Amos, forwards.

EVERTON, THE EXQUISITE
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 11 November 1924
Bee’s Notes
Here is an idea of a Manchester critic;-
Half-an-hour before the finish of the Everton match at Maine-road mu companion-an ardent, thick-and thin City supporter-could not bear to look at it any longer. What he couldn’t bear to look at was Everton’s clear-cut superiority over City at every point of the game. At ball control, speed, constrictive ideas, recovery- the whole technique-City were never even next-door but one to being in it. Whatever their position in the table may be, Everton are surely the “classiest” team in the League. They give me hope. With Everton in play, real football is not dead. They can do what I have seen no other side do this season; Keep the ball down, in attack and under pressure. Some of the brightest of stars have appeared in the Goodison Park brigade. I can recollect a few in my own time; Fred Geary, Latta, Chadwick, and Milward, that incomparable wing, Tom Booth, McDermott, Jimmy Settle. But Everton have now two men who equal any of these; McBain and Irvine. Were I a poet I would rhapsodise over Irvine. He is the very Rolls-Royce of footballers. As a dribbler towards goal, and not round the garden, I know of no other player in his class. Grenville Morris, that master magician was probably as better. Irvine seems to hypnotise his opponent. He moves like quicksilver, and the ball at his feet seems always to be going downhill. As somebody said of Ranji it is perhaps as well we do not see him too often! Such a standard of comparison is apt to be disturbing.
PEACOCK’S “FEATHERS.”
Jack Peacock has long been known as an individualist, with a strong train of thought, and a dribble that many a man in a forward line would envy. His ball-control has always been close and somewhat Templeton-like. Time was when he scored three goals from the forward line and the club tried to make him into a centre forward. But though big framed he is not exactly big built, and the idea never gained any great success, although to my mind the reason of that was that Peacock at that time was playing with partners who were just beginning to fade out. The matter came to my mind when Peacock scored two goals against Bury yesterday in a dull game. He brought a bright light on a dark subject-or should I say “object”? Peacock’s goals came through his inclination to go forward, and though he had to have some luck with the first goal, in consequence of the way the ball bumped back to him from a defender, still he merited praise for his following up and for his movement out of place. I hate those who say a footballer has no right to go out of his groove. I know some pros, object to it, but to my mind it is the height of folly to encourage such a stereotyped belief. Forget the talk about “let him get on with his business; you show him up if you take his place even for a moment.”
BOY JONES
The main interest of the game, which was Bury’s first defeat for two months, was to view Everton’s new goalkeeper, Jones, who had never before played with the senior side at Goodison Park. The boy has had but one season of football, and, therefore, allowances must be made for the fact that he “lost” the ball on two occasions. However, against those lapses could be placed some sure saves, notably when Matthews hit a long awkward ball to goal and the boy cleared quite cleverly, and later when he made a catch of a ball that was crossing his path. Richardson was the more heavily worked goalkeeper, and he saved three times in as many second, one clearance being from point-blank range. 

EVERTON UNCHANGED
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 12 November 1924
Bee’s Notes
For the game with the Arsenal at Goodison Park on Saturday no change is being made from the Everton side which drew with Manchester City at Maine-road last week. The team is;- Jones; McDonald, Raitt; Hart, McBain, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup.
WHAT IS VICTORY?
“Liverpudlian” writes;-
I was glad to see the Manchester critic’s praise of Everton. I am an ardent Liverpudlian, and it fills me with delight when the Reds smite their foes across the Park. But I have an eye for football, and I wish publically to take off my hat to the kind of football played for Everton. It is football. I have (as you know) picked a bone with you personally for telling Everton to get among the goals more. The simple point is that a too great thirst for honours robs the game of its interest, and inevitably lowers its standard. Only one team can be champions or win the Cup, and usually before the season has gone for there are only a few teams with any chance. This means that the majority of teams lose all interest for the spectator. The most striking example of this is when a team is knocked out of the Cup after its supporters have been particularly hopeful, the spectators lose both interest and loyalty, occasionally ordinary decency. And even with the teams who are in, the excitement and partisanship rob the games of real interest, i.e, as games of football. How too great eagerness for victory leads to bad football and often dirty play, is familiar to everyone. We ought to have more football of the Scottish pattern. Our footballers ought to go in for pretty football simply because it is pretty football. Nothing is more deadly, in every sense, than a team which aims of mechanical efficiency, on getting a “lead,” and keeping it. The damnable offside business is the latest product of this. No, all honour to Everton for playing football when other teams have been playing for points. Although I/m a Red, I’d like to see them get the championship or the Cup- just to prove that good football hasn’t altogether vanished out of the land. Let them stick to their present policy. Better be defeated playing well than-like several teams I needn’t mention-win by ruining football.
TOO KIND, OH, FIE?
W.N.J writes;- Seeing what Manchester critic says about Everton’s play at Maine-road, as a spectator I am tempted to tell you what I thought about it. To my mind the critics and reporters have all been much too kind to Everton. When a team should have won by a clear margin of five goals, at least (and that is no exaggeration), there is something radically wrong when they only finish on even terms. That something, with Everton, is their absolute inability to shoot, and when forwards cannot shoot, they are not worthy of the name. the spectators gasped in sheer wonder. I don’t remember ever seeing such glorious forward work as the men put in; that is, to within eight yards of the keeper. From that distance, I should like to think that I shall never see much an exhibition again. Everton were undoubtedly a great side on Saturday, apart from that great weakness in front of goal!
     “Rufus” also sent the par, and adds;- Doesn’t it read great! Just fancy a Manchester paper publishing such a eulogy of a Merseyside tram. It fairly made us Evertonians thrill with pride when we read it. “I my add that I have not the slightest idea who wrote this presumably unsolicited testimonial to the Everton team, but I am a regular reader of your notes, and thought that perhaps you would welcome an outside opinion of the players’ talents.”

ALLAN GRENYER
November 14, 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Allan Grenyer, the Everton left-half back, of whom little has been heard since the summer season, has now fixed up with North Shield. He is in the veteran stage but has always been fit and should do his new club some good. He has long hankered after a spell of employment up north, for that is his home, and family reasons have been deciding factor. Everton held out for a long time, and teams wanted to sign him on, after the back end of last season, but the player refused to sign and thus sacrificed a good sum of money. Everton for their part were quite prepared to let him go to north shields, but were not prepared for his playing in senior football other than Everton. Grenyer stands six feet in height, is very clever with his head, and a fine shot, when ever corner kicks were taken, Grenyer place was in the thick of the fray, where his height and good direction helped him. He has been with Everton for many years, and had enjoyed a benefit match there. Two years ago he desire to make a move up north and sacrificed his summer wages, but afterwards returned to the Everton side. For long period he was the regular left half-back, but from the time hunter hart signed three season ago, he had little opportunity of appearing in the first team. Grenyer early appearances with the Everton team were at inside left but he become a fine half-back when tried in that position, as Abbott, Makepeace and Taylor had done before him. He played for England against Wales in the victory international of 1920

CENTRAL LEAGUE
The Lancashire Evening Post- Friday, November 14 1924
Blackburn Rovers v. Everton Reserves. Everton Reserve; Harland; Livingstone, Kerr; Brown, Reid, Virr; Parry, Hargreaves, Williams, Houghton, and Forbes.

ARSENAL AT WALTON
Liverpool Echo - Friday 14 November 1924
Bee’s Notes
Everton, as you have read during the week, have done everything to gain popularity and praise till they got near goal, and then there came a whelp of condemnation. Well, to-morrow they have to face a desperate side that won’t want asking about straight-shooting. Arsenal are in dire mood, and desperate to boot. Everton can beat them if they can use their golden chances. The man who wins at billiards is he who taken the easy cannon. Everton must make cannon-fodder of Arsenal. The Goodison side shows no change, and, this being the baptismal day of young Jones so far as home First Division matches are concerned, we are all anxious to see the lad do well. I have no doubt about the home victory that seems to be sticking out. The Walton crowds continue big, and with no races to interfere I expect to see a huge crowd, for Rutherford is still one of the wonders of the game, and such a men is a magnet to the man who is wobbling between going and stopping at home to listen to Uncle Caractacusin the Children’s Corner.
The teams for the game are- Everton; Jones; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Arsenal; Robson; Baker, Kennedy; Milne, Butler, John’ Rutherford, Brain, Woods, Ramsey, Toner.

FAMOUS OLD-TIMERS
November 15, 1924. The Liverpool Football Echo
Trainer Jack Elliott's “Never-Stops”
By Victor Hall
To these present day spectators of Goodison who are used to seeing the portly bearing of Trainer Elliott on the field , it would no doubt come with some surprise to be told that one time he coursed that same field as an active left-winger of Everton, and that few players were as fleet as he in those day's. Yet it is so. Jack Elliott on the left wing, with his boom crony McMillian playing inside-left to him, were known to the whole of the county as Everton's left wing reserve, and in the Combination matches of those days, no wing was dreaded or watched more than the Everton left pair of Elliott and McMillian. You will remember that the left wing of those days in England was the Milward and Chadwick pair. That was, of course, in League circles, but apart from them, and revolving one might say in another planetary sphere the Elliott-McMillian couple were equally famous and as equally effective –perhaps more so –as goal getters. It sometimes happened that owing to injury or illness to one or other of the League players, either Chadwick or Milward, the wing was rearranged for a League match, and at first the obvious remedy were to draft into the first team for the vacant position the successful player who had made good in the “Combination” team for the same period. Thus if Milward (outside left) was away, bring in Jack Elliott to partner Chadwick, of bring in McMillan to partner Milward, with the extraordinary result that Elliott or McMillan, who could carry all before them when playing together because quite commonplace, when peculiarity affected the play of Milward and the partnership was broken. The same peculiarity affected the play of MIlward and Chadwick. Either, playing with another partner, became an individual and alone with but a dim brilliance. League football of course, made –much more searching demands on brain and stamina than did the “Combination” play, but the real difference was that perfect interplay, or in terdependence of the two player, used as they were to one another's styles and limits was broken on severance and the wing became two units, and suffered in the process. The “Combination” to which we have refereed was the English Combination, a poplar association of county and Lancashire clubs in the formation of which the Everton Club had taken a prominent part and in which a number of good reserves teams of League club's figured and played every season. Mr. Clayton of Everton was for long years its patron, and to him primarily was due its honorable career and many fine competitions. In future articles we may trace its progress more closely. Quite early in Elliott's career at Everton, it was found, that the understanding shown between together, gave every promise of developing into brilliancy, and the directors of that day having already an international left-wing playing at the heights of its form in Chadwick and Milward, wisely decided not to risk destroying the ability shown by the Elliott and McMillan wing by separating them. So year in and year out, for nearly the whole of their joint career at Everton, Jack Elliott and Jimmy McMillan played together and if anything happened one or other of the League couple both were “rested” for that match, and the “Combination” wing played together in the League team, and by playing together there they gave a very good account of themselves against the best League defences of the day. Now as to their play, McMillan was a “weaver” which is to say that the style of his play was weaving in and among his opposition, feeding and receiving the shuttle of play as his speedy partner might direct. Elliott, on the other hand, was a stylist! His method of delivering an attack was to seize the ball –with or without permission-push it forward and then proceed to developed speed manic. He rounded or spread-eagles his man, and having acquired the necessary momentum and recovered the ball, set off in full flight for the goal-line or corner-flag. Very few rival, could overtake Jack once he got going; usually they offered him gifts to defrain him, pet names or outstretched legs; but he had two objects only in view at those moments, either to shoo into the goal-mouth himself and thrust to Jimmy or another forward bundling the ball and goalkeeper into the net, or to locate Jimmy or the centre in a good position to shoot, if he were to pass the ball to them for the purpose. At moments of high exaltation such as these Jack Elliott was a playing machine, neither hurt nor injury could stoop him. Experienced opponents would gravely state that once Elliott was on the run for goal, the only remedy was to start a harmonized version of “Annie Lauris” and thrust to his staying to take the alto version; but that, of course, was only a libel on his vocal powers, of which more anon. Seriously it generally took three players sitting on him at one time to distract his attention from the ball in play when an attack was looming, and whenever the Everton right wing had the ball and Jack closed in on goal to receive the centre or help it into goal, experienced goalkeepers, who had him previously forgot the ball and put themselves into an attitude of resigned martyrdom, knowing well that directly the ball came near them the enthusiastic Elliott either propel them through the back netting or jam them against posts or crossbar. He certainly was a “goal-getter” when anywhere near the uprights. Withal Jack was a keen student of the game, and of players for years the directors entrusted him with the captaincy of the Everton Reserves or Combination team, and later when anno severed the old association, between him and McMillan, Elliott was retained by the club in the training quarters and eventually the confidence of the directors justified his appointment as trainer to the club's position he has long held with equal satisfaction to the club and to the players, with whom he has always been on good terms. Elliott association with the Everton club is now in or over the thirty years and for a player to have retained the confidence and goodwill of a directorate, periodically renewed as in all clubs, for that period is a work of sterling approval, not very frequently experienced.
The “Ordinary”
We have rendered above to Jack's vocal successes. This as meant quite seriously. He retains even today a wonderfully sweet tenor voice that with additional musical cultivation would have brought him fame, and whenever players or committee “got together” in the tedious evenings of the training periods or long rail journey's, was a positive delight to enjoy. Jack of course, specialized in the ballads of his own bounty. Scotland and to hear him leading a chorus or giving some old Scottish ballad with sweet pathos and tender feeling was to realize that nature had endowed him in more than one direction. As a story teller too –an historian sounds better, perhaps –he is always in great demand, being blessed with a retentive memory and bristling with statistics of games and players. His dictum is generally accepted as final in any dispute, a privilege one would naturally concede to a man who was playing the game actively before many of today's League “stars” were born. One tale used to be told about Jack's early innocence by the former secretary of the Everton Club, Mr. “Dick” Molyneux, I am the good-natured Elliott will forgive my recalling it. It was during his early years with Everton, and the team were in London playing some friendly matches with the rising London teams that have since become league clubs. The team had been out sightseeing the morning of the match around London, and Secretary Molyneux had omitted to order lunch at the hotel, naturally assuming that lunch would be “on” anytime between twelve ad two o'clock. They were therefore surprised to be told on their return at midday to the hotel before setting out for a match that so lunch was ordered and none could be provided. Mr. Molyneux called Elliott aide and directed him to inquire at the two nearest hotels “if they had an “ordinary' on,” Jack set off, and returned after a quarter of an hour. “I've tried everywhere, Mr. Molyneux. They hadn't one at either hotel, and I've been to several shops and none of them sells any ordinaries. Some of the shops wants to know what the shape of them is.” The secretary collapsed! But Trainer Elliott soon learned what an “ordinary” was and has ordered many a thousands since those days.

ARSENAL AT GOODISON PARK.
November 15 1924. The Daily Courier.
TEAM DOUBTS AT GOODISON PARK.
EVERTON'S CHANCE OF VICTORY.
Everton and Arsenal find themselves uncertain as to the composition of their respective sides. The Blues had decided upon playing the eleven that had drawn at Manchester, but Cock, who received a knock at Maine-road, had the injury father “tapped” on Monday in the Cup-tie with Bury, and may not be able to lead the attack. Should he have to stand down, Bain will in all probability be called upon. The Arsenal find themselves in a worse predicament for Robon, the goalkeeper, had been taken ill, and Rutherford will most likely be an absentee. Lewis is to keep goal, but the remainder of the side will not be selected until just before the start. Arsenal are one of the few clubs that got off the mark well when the season opened, but they have been unable to maintain the pace, largely owing to accidents. Nevertheless they should do well this afternoon, though if Everton play in anything like the way they did against the city there can be only one result, and that a substantial win for the Blues. Teams; Everton; Jones; Raitt, and McDonald; Peacock, McBain, and Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Arsenal; Lewis; Baker and Kennedy; Milne, Butler, and John; Rutherford, Neil, Young, Ramsey, and Toner.

A SENSATION IN FOOTBALL
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 15, 1924
EVERTON PLAYER TAKES THE OFFENSIVE IN CORNER KICK RULE
PUSHING A VEXED POINT TO A CONCLUSION
“BEE’S” COMMENT AND NEWS ON EVERTON v.  ARSENAL
Sam Chedgzoy, of Everton, broke the ice. so far u pros, were concerned, when against Arsenal, he read the corner kick in the way the "Echo" has been reading it. Naturally. such a strange happening as a corner kick touched twice by the taker created surprise, and much interest was shows in the occurrence. The rules do not state that a corner kick is afree kick. Therefore Chedgzoy took the liberty of using this corner kick in a way that has never before been countenanced—or tried. It will be interesting to see the next move. It should come from the F.A.. who must by now realise that some referees are reading the rule one way and others another way. It may be recalled that the Liverpool Referees' Societyunanimously voted against "Bee’s” reading of the rule; but he has John Lewis, James Grant, and others on his side. Referee Griffiths waved Chedgzoy on without hesitation, and, therefore, was on the “Echo” side. Everton and Arsenal had to make changes for this game at Goodison Park. Cock was out of the side through damaged muscles, and Chadwick took his place, with Hargreaves appearing at inside left-he has generally played at inside right. Arsenal had to find a deputy goalkeeper, and in their sorrowful season seemed fated to be “up against fate.”
Everton; Jones; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Hargreaves, Troup. Arsenal; Lewis; Baker, Kennedy; Milne, Butler, John; Rutherford, Neil, Young, Ramsey, Toner. There where 30,000 spectators present, and the crowd gave a special cheer to John Rutherford. The ground was sanded, and young Jones went to his goal accompanied by cries of “Good old Ferndale!” The Arsenal backs had to route themselves in the first minute because Chadwick wanted a lot of watching. The game had only gone one minute when Chedgzoy tried on a corner kick in a new way. Everton as usual got off in sprightly style. It is a habit of theirs. Chedgzoy made a good drive, but Arsenal’s new goalkeeper fielded cleverly. Troup forced Lewis to make a punch upwards and Arsenal’s best reply came from Neil, who did so much damage against Everton in the cup-tie last year.
CORNER IN NEW STYLE
Rutherford had an innings, but the Arsenal were not convincing in the forward line; their best feature was their full back, which was of a very high charcater, and they were very stern, too. The value of the new corner kick arrangement was made patent to everyone when the Arsenal had to rearrange their forces to accommodate Chedgzoy’s second corner kick.
THE BIG INCIDENT
CHEDGZOY’S METHODICAL WAY OF USINMG CORNER KICK
IS IT LEGAL?
CROWD SURPRISED AND AMUSED BY TURN OF EVENTS
THE BIRTH OF THE IDEA
Some weeks ago I told how it was possible to dribble with a corner-kick, instantly my decision was challenged. I reiterated the verdict that a corner kick could be touched twice by the taker of the kick, and then a deputation from the Referees’ Society awaited my coming to work, and said that I was wrong, and they had a unanimous decision against me. I would not yield. The comma and the word “or” in the newly-worded rule to permit a corner kick taker to score from the corner-spot have broken the spirit of the rule, but the rule as it reads can only be read one way, and the best evidence of this in the fact that the governors of the game will, I suggest, after the rule next season, make it clear that a corner-kick is a free kick.
THE SEQUEL
To-day the sequel! Sam Chedgzoy, the well-known international player, determined to try out the rule. He was entrusted with a corner-kick, and, instead of centring the ball, he took the liberty of pushing it up some yards and running on he touched the ball twice,; in fact, drove in a shot. Was he right? Was he wrong? The crowd looked on with astonishment at such a procedure, but they were not exactly ignorant of the move, because for a fortnight now this rule and its reading has been the subject of a big debate in “Bee’s” Notebook. Much arguing arose through Chedgzoy's new move, and certainly one is thankful that at last it has been perpetrated in senior football, because the people in authority will surely now institute a statement so that all referees can be uniform in their declaims on this much-vexed point. Chedgzoy deserves thanks for his help in this matter—really it is "Echo" matter, for the paper has been put on its trial in regard to the reading of the football laws. I shall await the verdict with confidence. Ramsey was brought close in to Chedgzoy, and thus the defence was lessened. When Chedgzoy saw this he lobbed the ball into the middle instead of dribbling with it. Everton came nearest to a goal when Troup centred, and Chadwick, jumping up, headed the ball sharply but too high. Toner made a lamentable finish to Neil's pulled shot, and further danger arose when Young got through the defence till only Macdonald was left. Then a deadly tackle stopped the danger. Lewis, in the Arsenal goal, showed a nervous pair of hands to a long lob by Troup. He intended to punch the ball, and as he was not wearing gloves it may be that his hand s had gone cold. At any rate, he nearly pushed the ball into his own goal. Much clearer was the save (his final in the match) made by Jones, who had to wait a long time for a Rutherford lob to reach him, and when the ball arrived it was high up in the corner of the goal, and Jones made a splendid clean catch.
THE MAN TO WATCH
Rutherford was the man to watch, and McDonald and Hart took good care to see that he did not engineer any goals, Butler was a resolute half-back and the Arsenal backs interest by reason of their solidarity. But underlying it all was the feeling that Everton could win at any time, even though Raitt found the ball come awkwardly to him twice, and thus the London side was let in. two of the most remarkable incidents of the game were a throw-in by Milne to his goalkeeper (another good dodger) and a perfect catherine wheel by Troup round Rutherford, who is twice his size. At long last we had the pleasure of a direct shot in the right area. Irvine was the shooter and Lewis made a first class save. Chedgzoy was at his brightest and best, but Neil was rather wild on his shot. A point worth considering was McDonald’s taking of a goal kick, which put the ball near the penalty area of the opposing side.
A CANNON OFF JONES
It was a day of surprises, and after Chedgzoy had hit the side net Arsenal made another breakaway, and Ramsey from good length range drove a ball high up to goal. It was the sort of shot that seemed made for young Jones, but the ball bumped against the crossbar and cannoned off the boy’s hand over the line. This was a shock, and Everton tried hard before half-time to equalise, but failed, Chadwick being near twice. Half-time; Everton nil, Arsenal 1
GREAT GOAL BY IRVINE
The second half started with a crop of sensations. Chadwick and Hargreaves went to their old positions, and Irvine took up the centre forward position. This produced fire in the Everton side that had been lacking, and Irvine had the satisfaction of scoring one of the best goals ever seen on the ground.
YOUNG DRIVES HOME
He was injured through collision but the goal was safe. Lewis had left his charge untenanted, and three minutes later he didn’t handle a Chedgzoy centre properly, with the result that Hargreaves nipped in and took the lead. When the hour was struck, Young who had been lying quiet, hit a glorious drive and had Jones beaten all the way. Rutherford had a chance of giving the Arsenal the lead again, but quite overdid his close dribbling. However, there could be no mistaking Arsenal’s improvement in temperament and in tactics, and with the Everton backs becoming unsteady the issue became open, and the fog now began to deepen.
THE BLOT ON THE GAME
Perhaps it was the foggy outlook that made Lewis pick up badly from Irvine. Irvine at centre was doing well, and only a trip by Baker prevented Irvine ploughing through to goal on his now. It was the one blot on an otherwise clean game.
LEWIS IMPROVES
Rutherford, taking a corner kick, did even more dribbling than Chedgzoy had done, and he was near being repaid with a goal. Everton, with a corner taken by Troup made a valiant effort through the agency of Irvine, after which goalkeeper Lewis improved and kept out some hot efforts. At the eightieth minute Rutherford took a corner, and after several of the Arsenal had attempted to head the ball through, it came to earth at the feet of Jones, and while he was on the ground Ramsey scrambled the ball over the line. Chadwick from a free kick had to shoot against a solid wall of Arsenal players, and he could not get the ball through, but a moment later Irvine almost turned the ball into the net. Lewis falling to make a capital save. Final Everton 2 Arsenal 3.

BLACKBURN ROVERS RES v.  EVERTON RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 15, 1924
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Blackburn. The Rovers were fully represented, and Everton had Hargreaves at inside right and Bain at centre-half. Play was in favour of the Rovers, but Parry scored for Everton, after twenty-three
minutes, and held the lead up to the interval. Half-time; Everton Res 1 Blackburn Rovers Res 0

BEE’S WEEKLY SPORTS NOTEBOOK
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 15, 1924
On Monday the Everton football team paid their annual visit to St. Francis Xavier’s Sodality Club Rooms, and a right royal reception was accorded them. A billiard match of 18 games rise to some splendid billiards, mixed with a good deed of humour, and ended in a victory for the Blues by a narrow margin. After a short interval for refreshments a “smoker” was held. The following artistes took part; Dan McGrath, A. Pearson, F. Styles, D. Sherlock, B. Berne, E. Channel, Brothers Egan, Brother Devlin, Dave Roberts (elocutionist) , T. Quinn. The Everton boys were well up the programme;- Mr. J. Meade (pianist), Jock McDonald (“My own wee house”), S. Chedgzoy, (Mush, Mush, Mush), Alex Wall (“Absent”) F. Forbes (“An Old-fashioned Mother of Mine”), Jack Elliott (“Anne Laurie). A vote of thanks by Sam Chedgzoy, responded to by the P. Father McConnell brought a very enjoyable evening to a close, the party of over two hundred visiting to the strains of !Auto Lang Syne.”

EVERTON 2 ARSENAL 3
November 17, 1924. The Daily Courier.
NEW CORNER TACTICS AT GOODISON.
CHEDGZOY OPENS UP THORNY PROBLEM.
By F. McN.
The rules of football are not yet perfect. Last season players found it possible to hamper a player who was about to take a penalty kick. This caused a lot of discussion at the time and the rule was amended. On Saturday at Goodison park Sam Chedgzoy drove a coach and four through the corner kick rule by adopting a course which had never before been attempted in first class football. He touched the ball forward from a corner kick more than once before putting the ball into the middle. By so doing he gained several yards. Rutherford went one better later in the game, as he dribbled the ball from the corner and took a shot at goal. The fact that the referee believed that this unorthodox way of taking flag kicks was within the rules must open up the topic whether it is in the spirit, if not in the letter of the rule, to employ such moves. LEGISLATORS' MISTAKES?
It may be that the legislators who framed the new rules whereby a goal may be scored direct from a corner kick had in mind the possibility of the kicker touching the ball more than once before being played by another player. Certainly, the legislators have not provided against it, though my personal view is that a mistake has been made in doing so. An official ruling on the point is necessary, since the matter has been brought to a head by such distinguished wingmen as Chedgzoy and Rutherford. Referee and other people who should know all there is to know about the rules differ on the question, and the F.A. must take the earliest opportunity of amending the rule. It is certainly much easier for a wing forward to touch the ball nearer goal than to kick from the flag. The new methods added variety to the tactics employed following a player putting the ball over his won goal line. Rutherford and Chedgzoy are convinced that there is nothing in the rule, as it at present stands, to prevent dribbling the ball into the middle from a corner.
PLAY AND PLAYERS.
Despite the undoubted talent of individuals in the Everton team, the side does not blend as their supporters would wish, and another defeat at home must go down on their record. The Goodison club has had, on three occasions this season, to bow the knee on their own ground, the Arsenal being the latest victors. The match was notable in many ways. Everton went away as though they would run their opponents of their feet, but as the game were on the Arsenal held their own, and actually took the lead before the interval. I consider, however, that Jones ought to have stopped the long shot from Ramsey. Everton took the game in hand on resuming, and within four minutes Irvine had equalised and Hargreaves had gained a leading point. It was after this that Arsenal took command, and Young's equaliser followed a well-judged pass by Ramsey, who later obtained the winning goal after Jones had failed to clear a low shot from Young. Everton had the chances, but failed to take advantage of them, though Lewis was lucky in the closing stages to save his charge. On the whole, the Arsenal's backs were sounder than the Everton pair, but the respective goalkeepers seemed nervous. Lewis, deputising for Robson, was shaky throughout, and Jones was at fault when two of the goals were scored. He lacks experiences, of course, and he completely misjudged the flight of Ramsey's first shot, and failed to pick up cleanly when the winning goal was obtained. These points no doubt will provide the young keeper with a lesson for the future. Raitt and McDonald have played better as a pair. The halves were hard-working and demonstrated their skill, but Cock was missed from the centre. Chadwick does not like the position, and in the second half he took his accustomed inside left place and Irvine went centre with better results. Teams : - Everton: - Jones, goal, Raitt and McDonald, backs, Peacock, McBain and Hart (captain) half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Hargreaves, and Troup, forwards. Arsenal: - Lewis, goal Baker, and Kennedy, backs, Milne, Kennedy, and John, half-backs, Rutherford, Neill, Young, Ramsey, and Toner, forwards. Referee Mr. Griffiths.

BLACKBURN ROVERS RESERVES 0 EVERTON RESERVES 1
November 17, 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Everton Reserves were good value for their win over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park, and the home team were fortunate not to lose by a greater margin. Everton forwards showed combination quite superior to that of their opponents, and Wall scored worked well with Parry on the right wing. The half backs were better than Blackburn's, and Livingstone and Kerr easily dealt with the Rovers' spasmodic attacks. The forwards finished badly in contrast to Everton's.

FORTY YEARS OF SPORTS
Athletic News- Monday, November 17, 1924
QUAINT TALES FROM TWO HUNDRED F.A. CUP TIES
By Tityrus
One of the quaintest Association Cup-ties ever seen was decided at Reading early in February, 1902. This was the year after Tottenham Hotspur had won the trophy at Burnden Park by a display of football that has seldom been surpassed the Final Tie. Of course, enthusiastic veterans of the Hotspur still declare that the team twice won the Cup that season. That is another story entirely. Cup victors have often had the bitter experience of being vanquished in the first round of the next tournament. So it happened in 1901—2, when Tottenham were pitted against Southampton. This stirring clash was most unfortunate, because whichever club went out the power of the South was diminished. Having regained the challenge vase after an interval of twenty years, in which the bauble had found resting places in the North and in the Midlands, the Southrons were very anxious to retain the prize. Southampton and Tottenham were the most likely candidates, and for either to disappear from the lists was a serious matter.They fought gallantly. The meeting at Tottenham produced a draw (1—1), and the replay at The Doll was just as in decisive (2—2). Neutral territory became essential, and as a sort half-way house the teams were ordered play at Elm Park, Reading, on February 3. If memory serves this was a Monday, for I think I travelled from Manchester to London on the Sunday evening. Reaching the Berkshire town in the forenoon the prospect was not pleasant, as the thoroughfares were deep in snow. There was the possibility of having journeyed so far for no reward at all.
PLAYING IN A SNOWSTORM.
The streets were enlivened with the heartening shouts of groups of visitors, bearing either red or while favours and proclaiming that they belonged to the community of “Saints," or ‘blue and white ribbons symbolical of the dauntless ’Spurs—the holders of the challenge Cup. How is it that club colours and ear haunting slogans are so much more popular for Cup-ties than League matches? I expect that the motto the 17th Lancets—“ Death or glory "—stirs even camp followers to the depth of their souls. Everyone is either Capulet or a Montague, and they are not afraid to let the world know whose cause they espouse. So these little companies ambled around, and each band bantered the other side. ’Twas ever so, and ever will be. The snow seemed to make them warmer. I called at the offices of the leading club and saw Mr. James Sharp, old Preston player, who was then the secretary. He did not think the match could be played owing to the snow, which lay thick on the ground and was still falling. I ventured to suggest to him that there were unemployed who would be glad to shovel the snow off the arena and tender it possible for the tie to be played. As there was an abatement of the fall this was done, but the marking of the necessary lines was a problem, because the ordinary chalk-mixture would not show. Someone had an inspiration, as one of the machines used to mark out a lawn tennis court was procured, and the chalk mixture was coloured blue- the Tottenham tint. But there was no protest on that account. The tie was played and decided in spite of the snowfall returning. Indeed, the flakes were so thick and so many that while the game was in progress a man on each side of the field was wheeling along his marker and leaving a blue trail for the touch-lines. When it was possible other lines were refurbished.
SOUTHAMPTON’S STRUGGLES.
Under such difficulties the match was fought out, Southampton winning 2—l—a great victory, for, if I am not mistaken, the Hotspur had still entire the clever team which had received the medals from the late Lord Kinnaird on old stand at Bolton. At this period Southampton were expected to win the trophy. They had reached the Final in 1900 but only to be trounced by Bury. However, the success at Elm Park, the only ground I have ever seen surrounded with fine trees, was a step towards Sydenham. Probably readers can recall how ‘‘The Saints”— a name which has endured because they were originally Southampton St. Mary’s —beat Liverpool, and amid tremendous excitement mastered Bury at Gigg-lane by 3—2. thus reversing the result of the Final of 1900.
In the semi-final stage Southampton removed Nottingham Forest, and I have an idea that snow fell in this match, too, but I was at the other penultimate struggle between Sheffield United and Derby. The Final Tie at the Crystal Palace produced a draw (1—1) under circumstances which have already been related, but Sheffield United won by 2—l. Now, if Tottenham Hotspur won the Cup twice over in 1901, there is doubt that Sheffield United had the same experience a year later. That was the last chance plucky Southampton had of taking the glittering guerdon to The Dell. Some day they may realise their ambition. All things are possible in football.
METHODS OF C. B. FRY.
But what a fine team Southampton had at this time. Then it was that Jack Robinson, England’s custodian, guarded the goal, the backs being Charles Burgess Fry, and George Molyneux. Fry, the Admirable Crichton of his day, was the first amateur and Corinthian who had appeared in a Final Tie since Dr. R. H. Mills-Roberts had kept goal for Preston North End 1889. He was a good back, but just great in the classical sense. The late Mr. Charles J. Hughes told me an interesting story of Fry that illustrated how thorough the old Blue was in everything that he undertook. “Charlie” Hughes, one of the heartiest and most cheery of companions, stated that after an important match he said to Fry; “Charles, you would greatly strengthen your game as a back if you would learn to head a ball. You can’t head properly.” The Oxonian replied that he would see what could do. The next time Mr. Hughes saw Fry on the field his heading was excellent. After the match he went to Fry and congratulated him, asking him at the same time how he had acquired such accuracy. ‘‘Oh, it’s all practice," answered “C. B.”, “for my wife was good enough to go out into the garden and throw the ball at me until I could always meet it properly and put it in the direction desired. That’s all; nothing but practice." And I can remember Charles Fry, in one of the Corinthian matches, bending so low that he headed a ball—not more than a couple of feet above the ground. Why he did I never knew, but he placed his head in danger. And a head like his was worth insuring.
“MOSTLY LEGS.”
Fry’s partner was not a university man, but George Molyneux, a sturdy lump, of Liverpool, who went from Everton to Southampton, was a fine back and chosen play against Scotland in 1902 and 1903. He partnered Bob Crompton in the terrible Ibrox match and in the replay at Birmingham, after James Crabtree had appeared against Wales and James Iremonger against Ireland. Molyneux used his 12 stones of weight very legitimately, and was a quick tackier for a big man. He was a header, and thus showed up the defeat of Fry in this respect. At Reading, the snow, Molyneux played a heroic game. At this period Southampton had half-back line composed of Meston, Bowman, and Lee. The last-named had the appearance of a gipsy, and looked more like a Romany chal than “Rab” Howell, of Sheffield United, who was reputed to be one of the wandering race, but of that I had no knowledge. Bert Lee, who is still connected with Southampton, I believe, as trainer, was a Dorset man from Bridport, nearly 6 feet high, and mostly legs. For many years he was a splendid half-back, took part in both the Final Ties that Southampton played, and was one the finest footballers in the Southern League. Do you know that Southampton had almost a set of English international forwards in Arthur Turner (outside right). Harry Wood (the “Wolf” from Walsall), Albert Brown (centre-forward), Edgar Chadwick, and Joe Turner (outside left), from the Potteries? The only player of the five without a cap was Albert Brown, and was pretty good, for when he started scoring he was difficult to stop. I have some recollection of his scoring seven goals in League match, but that was a very long time ago. Southampton had footballers of more than ordinary ability, and most of these tramped about in the snow at Elm Park. Maybe I am mistaken, but have always harboured the idea that that tie at Reading would never have taken place that day if I had not been so bold as to represent James Sharp that if he did not make an effort to get the ground in condition the Football Association might be very angry. That possibility roused him action. Having seen nearly 200 Association Cup-ties spread over many years, it is evident that only odd games which stand out in memory can be recalled. Another Tottenham match must, however, he mentioned, for that also took place in February, when Aston Villa were called to White Hart-lane twenty years ago.
TOTTENHAM’S TROUBLOUS TIME
The crowd was very large, and at half-time they took possession of the arena. There were seats inside the fence, within a few yards of the touchlines, and the people who were thus accommodated abused their position and privilege by swarming on to the turf at the interval. Of course, other folk followed, and as it was impossible to remove them the referee, John T. Howcroft, the “Charley’s Aunt” of referees, had no option. He declared the match abandoned. Then commenced such a hurly-burly that many people, self-included, remained prisoners on the old stand—for there were the spectators on the ground and a mob which was said to be violent in front the stand. The turbulent section was subdued by the police. It was impossible to get out of the place the customary exits, but a good friend—l think it was John Over, the venerable groundsman, who used to prepare The Oval for the Wanderers, the classic team of the early seventies”-  led me across the pitch, opened a private gate, and put me on the road to Park Station, on the Great Eastern line, as White Hart-lane and Bruce Grove, or even South Tottenham would have been impossible. Thus did I escape. Tottenham had to give their “gate” to charitable institutions, to pay a fine of £200 or £300, and to enclose their playing pitch with iron rails so that spectators could be accommodated inside and none could gain access by climbing over. This was a severe punishment.
 THE SHOT OF BRISTOL" JONES.
Still there came glorious compensation, for the tie was ordered to be replayed at Aston Villa’s ground, where the Hotspur won by 1-0, through a goal gloriously taken by a fine marksman who was known as “Bristol Jones because he had such a plebeian name as John Jones, and there was on the same side his captain, J. L. Jones, a splendid half-back, and a cricketer good enough to be the coach at Rugby school. Really, he was not “Bristol” Jones, for he was by birth a Bromwich “Throstle” and had playedfor Small Heath, so that the Villa were conquered by a youth whom they might have had in their ranks. He left Small Heath (now Birmingham) for Bristol Rovers, and scored 50 goals for them in one season, so that it was no wonder the ’Spurs snapped him, and less wonder still that he won this tie. But Tottenham passed out in the next round before The Wednesday, and “Bristol” Jones did not live long, as he was carried off by a fever. Mention of The Wednesday calls to mind one of the severest Cup Ties I ever saw. It has been my lot, and often my fortune, to watch exciting but fine ties between Everton and Liverpool, Sunderland and Newcastle United (one these was the cleanest, cleverest, and most sporting match anyone could wish for), Notts County and Nottingham Forest, and West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa, all neighbours’ battles, but this particular match between The Wednesday and United of Sheffield was a bit of old Donnybrook fair.
WHEN JOHN LEWIS WAS REFEREE.
Unless I am mistaken the match necessitated three attempts before a settlement. The first match had to be abandoned owing to a snowstorm, the second a week later produced a tie at Bramall-lane
(1—1), and the third at Owlerton, two days later (February 19, 1900), resulted in the victory of the United 2—0. Possibly there was never a more onerous task for a referee. Fortunately the controlling official was John Lewis. This tie must linger in his memory as a very unpleasant affair. The first game was typical Cup-tie football, there being many stoppages for small offences. The replay was on the Monday. Before the game Mr. Lewis visited the dressing room of each set of players, and told them they must observe the laws and the spirit of sport. He intimated that if any player committed an offence he would send him off the field. In spite of this the tie had not been long in progress when a Wednesday man was sent to the dressing rooms for jumping on to an opponent. Soon after that The Wednesday’s centre forward had his leg broken, but that was quite an accident. No blame attached to anyone. Another Wednesday player was ordered out of the arena for kicking an opponent.
Mr. Lewis has told me that he did not see this offence, and that his line of sight was obstructed, but he acted, as he had the right to do, on the information of the neutral linesman, Mr. Grant, of Liverpool. With two men reflecting in the pavilion on the folly behaving brutally, and another with a broken leg, it is no wonder that The Wednesday lost the tie. To this day Mr. Lewis says that this was one of the two most difficult matches he ever had to referee. Memories of this kind abide. His task was formidable, and his duty far from enviable. The sequel was the suspension of two Wednesday players. For years afterwards it seemed as if ill-feeling between these clubs had died completely out until one day there was a sudden flare-up and a round of fisticuffs between Glennon, of The Wednesday, and W. H. Brelsford, of United. Mr. Clegg was sitting near me, and he Immediately said: I thought all this animosity was a thing of the past.” Still there was the manifestation -quick and vivid as lightning. Considering that football is a game which can arouse the worst that is in us, as well as the best, I am bound to say that Cup-ties for the last 25 years have as a whole been splendidly, sternly, and straightforwardly fought out.

GOOD FOOTBALL AT BLACKBURN
Lancashire Evening Post - Monday 17 November 1924
CENTRAL LEAGUE
In a game that was always attractive, the Rovers Reserve were undeservedly beaten by Everton Reserve. Though at times the visitors were the more impressive, the home men rallied splendidly on several occasions, and in the closing stages, when striving for an equaliser, penned Everton in their own half. The home wing halves and the inside men did not maintain their early promise, but the backs generally acquitted themselves satisfactorily, as did Davis. It was a match which both sides played the game in a fine spirit, paying far more attention to the ball than to the man.

ARSENAL LUCKY
Athletic News - Monday 17 November 1924
DEFENSIVE LAPSES GIVE THEM VICTORY
EVERTON 2 ARSENAL 3
By Junius
The Arsenal won the game at Goodison Park, not because of superior skill, but through unfortunate lapses on the part of Everton’s young custodian. Still, Jones accomplished much that augured well for his career, but his experience on Saturday will no doubt impress upon him the importance of taking nothing for granted. Evidently under the impression that a lobbing ball was passing over the bar, he was too late with his effort, and again towards the close, having arrested a shot while prone, pushed the ball forward to be easily placed in the net. These were fata! lapses in an otherwise sound display, and the young keeper, who was making his first appearance in a League game at Goodison Park, should not be at all disheartened. Neither side was able to field full resources. Cock had to stand down through injury sustained in the Lancashire Cup-tie, while Brain, owing to a family bereavement, gave place to Young, and as Robson’s throat is still troublesome, his position was filled by Lewis. The absence of Cock led to Chadwick taking the centre forward berth, with Hargreaves as a partner to Troup, but the formation did not pan out satisfactorily, and the old order was resumed in the second period, when better results were forthcoming.
THE GOALS
The early stages were more of the exhibition type of football, for robust play and hard shooting were at a discount. Everton had monopolised the greater share of the attack, and it was against the run of the play when RAMSEY three minutes from the interval, with a lofting ball, which was neither a centre nor a shot, deceived Jones. Prior to this, Troup, Irvine, and Chadwick were just a trifle wide, and both Neil and Rutherford gave the Everton keeper a chance of displaying his ability to deal with really clever efforts.  The rearrangement of Everton’s forward line in the second half, justified itself almost immediately, for IRVINE, though stoutly challenged by Baker, scored in the first minute, and at the end of five minutes HARGREAVES had placed his side ahead. Everton appeared to me to ease up slightly after their second success, or perhaps it was that the Arsenal really woke up to possibilities, for territorially they assumed superiority and sustained pressure until it culminated in a brilliant equaliser from YOUNG, who received a pass from Butler. Level again, both teams played strenuously, and Irvine with another brilliant effort was going through, when Baker tripped him, this being the only unhappy incident in an otherwise clean game. The issue was clinched nine minutes from the finish, when RAMSEY was on the spot to benefit from the Everton keeper’s error. During the game much interest was centred in the taking of the corner kick. Both Chedgzoy and Rutherford took time by the forelock and dribbled in from the flag, and no exception was taken to this procedure by the referee.
A SOUND DEFENCE
The Arsenal may not be a brilliant side, but on Saturday’s showing they have a defence capable of meeting the demands of most forwards. Baker and Kennedy were invariably in position to meet emergencies, and their anticipation was rarely at fault. Both were clean in their clearances, especially Kennedy, and their good length kicking was a valuable asset to their side. I cannot say the same of the work of Everton’s rear line, for McDonald frequently gave himself extra labour, by too lusty kicking, which usually resulted in the Arsenal defenders gaining an advantage therefrom, while Raitt at times was very uncertain, for he often skied the ball and occasionally miskicked. The Highbury forwards played pretty and artistic football. Passing movements were accurate, and they were generally well on the target. I liked the leadership Young, who played right up to the Everton backs, and was always a source anxiety to them. Rutherford with all his daintiness gained ground, though Hart gave him much working room, and appeared to me to be a  little diffident in getting to close quarters. Chedgzoy and Irvine were the most successful of Everton forwards, who like those of Arsenal were ably supported by the intermediate line. Lewis, deputising for Robson, acquitted himself well, and could not have saved either of the goals recorded against him. Everton.—Jones: Raitt, McDonald: Peacock, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Hargreaves, and Troup. Arsenal- Lewis: Baker, Kennedy: Milne, Butler, John; Rutherford, Neil, Young, Ramsay, and Toner. Referee; H. Griffiths, Long Eaton.

THE ‘HOUSE’ TAKES PART IN A BIG DEBATE
Liverpool Echo - Monday 17 November 1924
Bee’s Notes
There was the double defeat of our own sides, and the only winning smile I got was from a referee- a good referee, too-Mr. Griffiths, of Nottingham, who voted for our side when the great House of Commoners studied the bill regarding corner kicks. I dare say some people have been inclined to say, when reading the mass of correspondence on the matter of corner kicks- “Well, it really isn’t worth wasting time about this new idea.” But isn’t it? Harrison, of Preston North End, tried the new movement against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, and was penalised! Was not the member for Liverpool rather held up to the pistol in that a decision he had given had been challenged by all the referees of football? And who can say what trouble would have arisen had the new corner kick been thrashed out? I will wager this- as a sequence to the publication of Saturday’s “Football Echo” story every winger, whether in senior or junior circles, takes corner kicks in the new way from this day onward until such time as the Football Legislator Bill gets busy and decrees that a corner kick must be read as a free kick,
EXPERT OPINIONS
Enough of my own view about the matter. Listen to what Mr. John McKenna says. He was, as it so happens, at the match. He says; “It was never the intention of the International Board to make a corner kick anything but a free-kick, but that fact was not made clear in the rules, and a referee can only interpret the rules as they are. You may be sure that soon there will be an authoritative statement on the point to clear it up. I do not think it improve the game to take the corner as it is taken. First it was tried on in Scotland, but I had never seen it in operation till Chedgzoy started it on Saturday. “I thought the refereeing of Mr. Griffiths was very good”- and so say all of us. The referee, Mr. Griffiths, gave me but one sentence;- “I had no option but to let Chedgzoy and other go on with their new style. It was up to them. The corner kick is not stated to be a free kick. So that’s all there was for it.”
THE PLAYER’S VIEW
Sam Chedgzoy also granted an interview. He said;- “I had thought of trying it on at Manchester some weeks ago, but opportunity was not too good. However, the opportunity came to me very quickly on Saturday, and when the referee waved his flag I knew I was right, and my effort could be justified by rules. One is entitled to take out of the game anything fair and square, such as the new way. I think it opens up a brighter chance of scoring than the older way, and if you want any better evidence of the idea being a good one, you don’t need to look further than Jack Rutherford’s imitation of it. It means that an opposing player has to be marked off for duty near the place where a taker of the kick might dribble. That means the defenders have one less man around the goal area, and on that showing alone it is worthwhile. Add to it the fact that when he comes to mark you, you make up your mind to centre in the old way, and you’ll see the advantage. Moreover, there is less chance of a ball being wasted by the new method. Corner kicks have never given the forwards sufficient chance, and the new change will be welcomed by all forwards.”
IMPROVING THE GAME
For my part I not only wanted the change tried so that we could get uniformity, but I also wanted to see it tested as a means to improving football, and I think it has already “sunk” into the spectators’ hearts, and they like the dribble or put-and-shot idea of the corner-kick taker. It was a move full of possibilities. For my part I await now the decision of the authorities; but be sure of this, spectator -all corner kicks in future will be carried on in the new guise and will pay their way. Referees have had differing views on the validity of the move, and I hope the Liverpool Referees’ Society will forgive me for taking the stand I did in spite of their deputation. We are still friends. Incidentally, I may mention that I saw Mr. Cuff, the Everton chairman, at half-time, and he said, “It is good as long as it lasts.” Thus you can realise that he expects a statement of the case to referees ere long squelching the evasion of the spirit of the law, which certainly did intend to make a corner kick-but forget to state the fact.
DISAPPOINTMENTS
Everton were very disappointing. They seemed to have the Arsenal game won at any point of the first half up to the fortieth minutes. Then came the crash. After that came a further rally and spirit in front of goal as well as wheeling dribblers., Irvine’s goal was a truly great one. However, there were lapses, and eventually the goalkeeper-the young goalkeeper-was at fault. Everton seemed fated to run up against these things, but it is all in the game. Let us not forget that the Arsenal goalkeeper was not exactly confident, and that persistent application of shot in the first half would have consolidated the position of victory. The boy Lewis is only eighteen years old, and he was making his debut in first-class games-and showed it by his manner of punching out. There should have been Everton’s chance, instead of which the fact seemed to lull them into a sense of false security. The brilliance of Chedgzoy was such that the game should have been Everton’s early on. I know one £4,000 winger who was looking on through injury who said; “Sam is really wonderful.” Tom Page, sitting by him, said; “Look at the way he hugs the ball and yet he wheels round and sprints up- it’s his ball, right enough.” This is high praise, for both men who spoke were wingers. Let us forget the foggy day with its corners rough-hewn. Et us look to the future, and meantime pay a tribute to the Arsenal for a plucky display in the second half which showed they had the fighting spirit. It was clean football, it was hard football; Everton will mend their ways, make no error about that.

NECESSITY FOR UNIFORMITY ON CORNER KICK RULE
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 18 November 1924
Bee’s Notes
The news I was able give last night regarding the probability and probability and possibility in the matter of the corner kick, will serve to being the matter to a definite conclusion.  The officials of the F.A. will study the matter at their new meeting, and If they cannotfind a rule by which they can makean amendment, then they will institute an instruction to all parties concerned. In connection with this matter it is only fair to state that the Liverpool Refs. Society studied the matter from their own point of view, and aimed at uniformity. There is no question of bitterness in the matter. They read the rule, and gave a decision, so that there should not be cases of one ref, pulling up a player and another letting him go on with his dribble. That is the main reason why I forced a decision on the point. It was absurd that with the thousands of games played every week, a referee should give one verdict on a point and another go the opposite way. One thing has been brought to light by the whole affair, and that is the weak reading of some football rules by those who should know better. It is seriously stated to-day, that if the new kick was allowed, players would simply crowd on top if the corner-kick taker and make the thing absurd. The rules, however, state very definitely that no one shall stand within ten yards of the corner kick taker. I do not want to bore readers unnecessarily on the corner kick debate, but really it is tragic to see some of the stuff that has been written about it. It is plain that some of the critics have not even yet taken the trouble to read the rule, although they run their verdicts over this very important question. Having seen-and had a hand in-last Saturday’s affair at Goodison Park, I must give it as my opinion that the new way of taking the corner kick could be made very deadly in a very short time. I know that Mr. John McKenna and others don’t agree with me on this point, but I should certainly like the idea to have at least a run for the rest of the season; then it might be found that the new scheme had added to the gaiety of the game and had been a blessing, whereas at the moment some referees and players seem to think it a curse.

FURORE OVER THE CORNER KICK
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday November 19 1924
Bee’s Notes
We are getting on. Critics are taking the corner-kick to heart, leader writers are using it as a text, Tom Webster has patted Chedgzoy on the back “for using his brains,” and the councillors and referees are all at cross purposes regarding the matter. It is absurd to say that the international board must make the change; there is such a difference of opinion that it is the duty of the League and the F.A. to say AT ONCE that they want referees to act one way or the other- anything for uniformity. Imagine for instance a corner-kick taker scoring a goal for Crewe against Tranmere to-day and the referee saying “No goal.” There would be a riot. I am much interested in a sporting writer’s slamming to-day wherein he talks of the spirit of the game. What nonsense! When a back deliberately fists the ball out of goal, his goalkeeper being far away, the referee gives a penalty kick, as per rule. He does not say “It would have bene a goal, if one judges it on spirit of the rules and the spirit of the game.” Derby County, who lost a cup-tie to Newcastle through such an action, would like the spirit of the rules to have acted in their case. Ted Vizard has fallen for a further part of the rules. He says it is possible to stand immediately by the corner-kick taker. That is not the case; the ten yard limit applies.
THE CORNER KICK
Supporting my point of view is a letter from a well-known man in sport, who has had much to do with the framing of rules and regulations in international affairs; in fact, he is a member of an international board in sport. He writes;-
It seems to me a most extraordinary attitude for the F.A. to take up if, and when, they say thewy will issue an instruction to referees as to how they must deal with the corner kick question. Surely it is distinctly arbitrary? Rules are made by the international board, after the phraseology has been carefully studied, and no subordinate body in the world should have any right to tamper with them, much less give instructions to referees. If the F.A give instruction to referees on this point, they will give birth to the idea that they can tamper with the judgement and discretion of their officials. The position of a referee is that he is appointed to adjudicate according to the laws, as he reads them, and not the interpretation of some other non-creating body. If the F.A say that a corner kick is a free kick, without the authority of the international board, they at once usurp the functions of the board.
VALUE FOR ATTACK
I look at the corner-kick in another way (continues the writer). Its concession is the last resource of a harassed defender. He may only have flicked the ball after a wonderful display of footwork by an attacking side, but he has saved his goal. Nine times out of ten the corner-kick is unavailing, because the defending side have time to rearrange their forces after the occasion. My contention is that the attacking side, conceded a corner, should be permitted to take it any way they like, to emphasise its value. How many times is a football match spoiled by the touch and corner-kicks of teams who will not play football? The only way to prevent it is to allow the team which uses its brains and skill to reap advantages which occur to their minds according to the laws.
NOT UNSPORTSMANLIKE
I think that Chedgzoy has introduced into football a type of play that the association should encourage to the utmost-keeping the defenders on the qui vive concerning what action will be next, and certainly all who want to see brighter football should support the view taken at Goodison. It seems passing strange that whilst the F.A. are prepared apparently to issue directions to referees on this point, they ignore the one-back game-not that I deplore the one-back game; it is the exercise of brains, and to defeat it brains should be employed, and have been employed to achieve good results. There is nothing unsportsmanlike in the Chedgzoy corner-kicks, and it will be wrong if the F.A take the law into their own hands.
PLEASE NOTE!
From Deganwy, a friend says I have forgotten the point that the corner kick, not being a free kick, enables an opponent to stand right up against the ball while the ball is being played for the corner-kick, as the ten yards rule does not apply. This action would make the corner-kick worse than ever. Please note that is not the case. There is a special rule which states that the ten yards “stance” applies to the corner-kick.
LIVINGSTONE AND COCK BACK
Doggie Livingstone and Jack Cock come back to the Everton side on Saturday for the game at Aston. They will be welcome! Livingstone, by the by, has just started in business life-he is supplying gaspers and sweetmeats at a point adjoining Wallasey Hippodrome. He is following in the footsteps of may another pro, who has sought fit to get busy while his football career was still high.

EVERTON F.C. GOLFERS
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 20 November 1924
Bee’s Notes
Everton Football Echo, with their practically “All-Scotch” team, felt a few seasons ago that a round of golf now and again would do their team no harm, and would serve as part of regular training in addition to providing the players with an admirable pastime. The directors, therefore, saw to it that every player who took any interest in the game should be properly equipped with clubs, balls, &c., and from this most of the players, who had previous experience of the most “tantalising” of games, improved from mediocre exponents to quite good players. The paraphrased saying, “Everywhere the Scotsman went, the ‘gowf’ was sure to go,” was made truer yesterday at Bowring Park, when the Everton team played a team of tall players, who turned up with carefully-creased trousers, a desire to knock the ball out of sight, and long “whippy” drivers with which to do it, the Police team gave the Everton men a beating 7-4. The course, which Everton “tried out” in the earlier part of the day, was rather wet, and the greens in the lower parts sticky, but despite this the golf was quite interesting. The game between Jack Cock and Constable Smith proved, in the words of the “Football Echo” correspondents, “a ding-dong struggle throughout, neither side scoring.” Alfred Harland’s match with Sergeant Hudson was similar, save that Harland had the lead going to the last hole. Chedgzoy claimed the largest win of the day with a 7 and 6 win over Inspector Thomson-a happening which was greatly due to the Everton winger sinking a number of long putts and playing his best game. Harry Makepeace was beaten by ex-Inspector Nelson, and J. McDonald went down to Constable Litherland. Bob Irvine’s match with Constable Griffiths had more than a passing interest for the writer (“Buzz”). Constable Griffiths has only been playing six months, yet he has won a couple of handicaps-of 7- and is looking for more! It was a very enjoyable day, and both sides are looking forward to the return match, which has yet to be arranged. Details;-
Police R Nelson ( 6& 4) 1 – Everton H. Makepeace 0
Police Con Litherland (4 & 3) 1- Everton J. McDonald 0
Police Sgt Winstanley(3 & 2) 1 Everton F Forbes 0
Police Con. Laurenson 0 -Everton D. Livingstone (3 & 2) 1
Police Sgt. Hudson  (½) -Everton A. Harland ( ½ )
Police Sub-Insp Collyer 0- Everton N. McBain (3 & 2) 1
Police Insp Thomson 0 -Everton S. Chedgzoy (7 & 6) 1
Police Con. Griffiths (4 & 2) 1- Everton R. Irvine 0
Police Con. Smith ( ½) – Everton J. Cock ( ½)
Police Supt Leslie (3 & 2) 1- Everton H. Hart 0
Police Sneddon (5 & 4) 1 -Everton D. Raitt 0
Total Police 7 Everton 4
ENDING CORNER DISPUTE
A communication from the English F.A. was read at a meeting of the Scottish F.A. regarding Law 10 (corner kick) as follows;-
“You have doubtless read the controversy in the newspapers with regard to the deletion of the words “corner kick” from this law.
“At the meeting of the International Board in June last the deletion of the words from the law, it is claimed, permits of the player taking the corner kick again playing the ball before it is played by another player.
“It is suggested that there should be a meeting of the International Board, at which the matter may be considered, and that a government venue might be Carlisle, and alternatively that a pronouncement be issued by the International Board as an instruction to be observed by officials and players pending the matter being further considered by the Board meeting in June 1925.
“If the latter course is accepted it is suggested that a pronouncement be made somewhat in the terms of the enclosed draft note.”
Draft note;-
LAWS OF THE GAME -LAW 10
At the meeting of the International Football Association Board on June 14, 1924, the words “corner kick” were inadvertently deleted from the law. At a meeting of the board to be held in June 1925, it will be proposed that the words be reinserted.
In the meantime officials of the game and players are instructed that the corner kick be deemed to be a free kick within Law 10, and that the kicker shall not play the ball a second time until it has been played by another player. It was decided to agree to the issuing of the announcement in reply to the query from a referee. It was decided pending the pronouncement of the above by the International Board that Law 10 must be now operated as it reads.

IN RAIL SMASH
November 21, 1924 The Daily Mirror
Engine Drive into Carriage by Collision at Preston
Six Injured
“Two railwaymen were killed and six people injured in a railway smash near Preston last night. The 7.3 p.m. train from Preston to Ormskirk had only gone about half a mile when it came in collision with a light engine. So great was the force of the impact that the engine of the passenger train was forced back into the brake van, which was almost completely telescoped, and mounted the back of the engine. When taken out the driven of the passenger train, Robert Banks, of Derby Street, Ormskirk, was dead. Harry Tate, of Walton, Liverpool, the driver of the light engine, received severe head injuries and died in Preston infirmary. The injured were; Joseph Mills, fireman of the light engine, of North-end, Walton, Liverpool; W.H. Howard, guard, of Southport; Hugh Cross, railway clerk, Cronston; Martin Harrison (sixteen), Croston; and Sarah Yates, welfare worker, Croston. All are progressing favourably. The two girls were flung violently against one another and Miss Yates's face was badly injured. They were able to get out and bandaged the injured fireman's face. The light engine was driven back along the line for some distance, but was not derailed. All the passengers' coaches remained on the line. One of the passengers, Mr. W.J. Sawyer, a director of the Everton Football club, who was in a carriage in the middle of the train, said that he felt a terrific jolt and was fixed with his head against the woodwork. The cushions of the compartment were thrown into the air. Mr. Vincent Kelly, commercial traveller, of Liverpool, said he was in the first coach and was thrown violently from side to side, and landed on his knees on the floor. He got out and went towards the engine, where he found the driver pinned down by the wreckage.

Thanks to Kjell Hanssen for senting this

SETTLED
Liverpool Echo - Friday 21 November 1924
Bee’s Notes
Everton are more settled in mind this week- Jack Cock returns to the side, and thus we know that against the crack Aston Villa side we shall at least have the forward line “connected” and “conformed.” Everton’s team has undoubtedly lost faith in itself through the rear-guard happenings. The team has gone back steadily and surely through sheer fear of what might happen at the back end when a breakaway occurs. Well, McDonald has gone to the other side of the track, and Livingstone returns. It is a big effort to win at Aston, but the Villa, since their surprise win at Anfield early in the season, have also gone into the dry-dock of criticism, and Capewell and company have been chopped and changed till it makes it pretty plain that Everton must have a rosy chance tomorrow. Everton will be allow to play football tomorrow, and with that remembrance in mind I give them an unexpected vote for victory. Villa have been drawing too many matches to be termed a good side; yet how well they kicked off Villa Park is not one of Everton’s best point-giving grounds., however, when the following teams line up, I hope and believe in an Everton victory.
Everton; Jones; McDonald, Livingstone; Peacock, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Aston Villa; Spiers; Harris, Rowan; Moss, Talbot, Blackburn; Eccles, Kirton, Varco, Walker, Dorrell.
Everton “A” have an attractive game at Clubmoor to-morrow, when they meet Ormskirk to the Combination Cup. This is the side which will line up at 2.45;-
Stephenson; Caddick, Hamilton; McGrae, Holford, Rooney; Harrington, Barton, A. N. Other, Houghton, and Chadwick.

BLUES IN DANGER ZONE, GET A MOVE ON.
November 22 1924. The Daily Courier.
EVERTON IN SEARCH OF POINTS AT VILLA PARK.
TROUBLES AND TRIALS OF TWO FAMOUS CLUBS.
Neither Aston Villa or Everton have been convincing in their form to date. Both started the season well, but each in common has developed weakness in certain parts of the team, and despite all attempts by the respective boards, neither has yet been able to hit upon a match winning combination. The Villa have been the more disappointing of the two, and with the idea of gaining time the Birmingham Club has delayed selecting its side to the last minute. As the game is at Villa Park, there is little doubt but the Dr. Milne will be available for the half-back line, and that being the case considerable strength will be added to the defence. Everton report Cock again fit, and he returns as leader, while Irvine and Chadwick are back in their old positions, thus the attack is the same as that which did so well against Manchester City. The lapse of Jones last week has not been allowed to interfere with his selection, and he again keeps goal. A change however, has been made in the back position, McDonald moving to the left, while Livingstone comes in place of Raitt. Despite the fact that Everton allowed the Arsenal to take two points out of them last week, I look to them winning this afternoon.

VILLA IN GOLA GETTING MOOD
Sports Argus - Saturday 22 November 1924
SECOND HOME VICTORY
EVERTON ECLIPSED AT VILLA PARK
VARCO SCORES
By Crusader
Aston Villa were still without Smart and Mort tor their home fixture with Everton this afternoon, and for the third time in succession Harris and Bowen had to undertake defensive duties. In the middle line Dr. V. E. Milne again came in to the exclusion of Talbott. Forward there were no changes from the line that did so well at Nottingham. Eccles being given a further trial on the extreme right. Everton had hoped to reintroduce at centre Cock, who sustained an injury to a leg muscle a fortnight ago. At the last moment, however, it was decided it would be wiser not to submit him to a strenuous test at present, and the team remained the same as that beaten by Arsenal last week. Teams:— ASTON VILLA.—Spiers; Harris, Bowen; Moss, Dr. V. E. Milne, Blackburn; Eccles,Kirton, Varco, Walker, Dorrell. on. EVERTON.—Jones: Macdonald. Livingstone; Peacock, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Hargreaves, Irvine, Chadwick, Troup. Referee: Mr. W. S. Turnbull (Durham)
Villa won the toss, and had the advantage of a wind. They made immediate headway on the left, and a fine swinging centre from Dorrell went across the goalmouth and over the line on the far side. It was a pretty movement, repeated in the next minute with the aid of Blackburn, but this time Everton put into touch to relieve pressure.  Villa again raided, and when Walker had a grand chance of racing between the backs the referee pulled him up for offside. Hs acknowledged his mistake by throwing up the ball, but Villa's advantage was lost. Everton were troublesome on the left. only for Troup and Chadwick to find Moss a powerful bulwark. On the opposite wing, Blackburn had tussles with Chedgzoy, against whom he showed up well. After five minutes play, Everton took the lead in clever fashion.Troup had obtained possession from a close struggle in Villa's, goalmouth and sent across a centre, which Irvine shaped to accept; instead he let, the ball go on to HARGREAVES, standing immediately behind him, and his drive was well out of Spiers reach. Everton may have been fortunate on the run of the play, but the movement in which the goal was obtained was perfect. Everton continued to prove troublesome, particularly on the wings. Villa's defence, however, was well organised, and their attack was soon in the picture again. Eccles disappointed by centring behind from one good opening, but quickly made amends with a cross shot which Varco put outside. On the other wing Walker and Dorrell, by close manipulation, engineered several openings, but it was not until 14 minutes that they put Villa on equal terms. Although the movement was good, there was an element of luck about the goal. Dorrell found himself cut off and put the ball forward, and WALKER, racing through, hooked a shot that went to the goalkeeper's feet. Jones handled badly, and the ball rose between his legs into the net. Attempting a similar movement a few minutes later, Walker was a trifle too late to reach the ball, while from a right wing scheme Varco failed to control a centre from Eccles. The latter and Kirton worked together splendidly. By a splendid variation of tricks they repeatedly had the visiting defence tangled, and once Eccles forced Jones to concede a corner in negotiating one of his cleverly placed centres. It was 18 minutes before Villa emphasised their superiority. The left wing had manoeuvred the ball well to the centre, when in a heading duel Varco got the advantage of Livingstone. The consequence was that DORRELL, in the position usually occupied by the centre forward, raced to within shooting range, and then beat Jones with a hard drive. Everton responded strongly, particularly through Hargreaves and Chedgzoy. The latter was as full of tricks as ever, and often too good for Blackburn. On one occasion he cut in to give Spier a testing with a hard low drive, but on another occasion, Hargreaves, under pressure, sent wildly off the mark. For a spell exchanges were even, and the play fast and clever. Perhaps the cleverest touch of all was when Walker and Dorrell outwitted the opposition and finished by procuring an open goal for Varco to shoot. The centre forward missed the foot of the post by the barest fraction. Walker was injured when trying to beat McDonald for a clear run to goal, but was not off the field for long, and from a pass from the right skimmed the crossbar. Everton retaliated hotly for a few minutes before the interval, only to find the defenders too good for them.
Half-time; Aston Villa 2 Everton 1
Villa forwards played much better and with greater dash than for several weeks, and the 30,000 spectators showed their appreciation. Everton opened the second half with a left wing raid, from which Chadwick sent the ball high over while both Irvine and Hargreaves missed the mark with long-range shots. At the other end, as the result of a strong line movement, the Everton defence was sorely tested, and finally Dorrell sent a hard shot into the side net. Everton replied hotly and from long range Chadwick sent in a shot which curved to such an extent out of its course that Spiers was obviously in trouble with it. Fortunately, he cleared and from his kick Dorrell led a raid that caused trouble in the Everton goalmouth. Livingstone was forced to concede a corner, which was so well placed that Walker's header seemed to have crossed the line before Jones hooked it out for McDonald to turn it round the post. From this kick Dr. Milne put in a strong shot, which the goalkeeper tipped over. Moss had a shot and Livingstone half stopped his kick. This came a fourth successive corner, for which Walker headed for the goalkeeper to save and grimily clear. After the excitement of those few minutes the play was comparatively quiet.  There were quick raids to each end, but the football was not as clever as that of the first half. Dr. Miles distinguished himself repeatedly, not only by checking the opposition, but by cleverly feeding his forwards.  Troup spoiled a clever piece of work by running the ball over the line, while Dorrell and Peacock figured in a sterling race half the length of the field before the winger finished up with a drive which the goalkeeper held safely. A free kick close in looked ominous for Everton.  Eccles tried a first-timewhich was just inches wide. Immediately afterwards the right winger put across a centre which McDonald misjudged and VARCO from close range easily scored. Walker was going through nicely in the next minute but was overhauled by Livingstone, who conceded a fruitless corner, although Jones was forced to kick off the line to avoid Varco’s rush. In the last few minutes Villa simply ran round their opponents without being able to add further to their score. Result; Aston Villa 3 Everton 1
THE GAME AT A GLANCE
After five minutes;- Everton 1, Aston Villa 0 (Hargreaves scored)
After 14 minutes;- Everton 1 Aston Villa 1 (Walker scored)
After 18 minutes;- Aston Villa 2, Everton 1 (Dorrell scored)
After 81 minutes;- Aston Villa 3 Everton 1 (Varco scored)

VILLA VERSUS EVERTON
Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 22, 1924
RENEWAL OF THE OLD-TIME RIVALRY AT ASTON
COCK STILL AN ABSENTEE
LIVINGSTONE REAPPEARS AGAINST THE VILLA SIDE
By F.E.H
Aston Villa and Everton have ever been fast friends, and one always enjoys the visits to the palatial ground at Villa Park. Unfortunately the Villa were without their regular backs to-day, and fortunately Everton had Livingstone back to their ranks, and there was hope among the Walton brigade that there would be victory to surprise and please all their followers, especially as the side are at home to Blackburn Rovers next Wednesday at Goodison Park.
Everton; Jones; McDonald, Livingstone; Peacock, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Hargreaves, Irvine, Chadwick, Troup. Aston Villa; Spiers; Harris, Rowan; Moss, Dr. V.E. Milne, Blackburn; Eccles, Kirton, Varco, Walker, Dorrell. Referee Mr. W.F. Turnbull, Durham.
Right up to the last moment there was a doubt of Cock playing, as the result of a strained muscle, sustained a fortnight ago. Eventually it was decided to rearrange the front line. Irvine was drafted to the centre forward position, and Hargreaves brought to partner Chedgzoy. There were scarcely more than 20,000 spectators present when the Villa started against the wind. The home forwards at once made rapid strides, and Walker put in a pretty pass to Dorrell, who sent the ball across the face of the goal, only to go outside. The Villa then came down on the right, but they were well checked by Hart, and McDonald followed this up with a finely calculated forward movement. Hargreaves seized on the leather and was about to shot when Spiers ran out and cleared.
ONE FOR HARGREAVES
Everton were now settling down to serve class forward, and a couple of centres from Chedgzoy were only just lost. The visitors, however, were more persistent and coming along in combined order, Irvine, stepping over the ball, let in Hargreaves, who scored with a tremendous low drive that passed into the far corner of the net. Having gained the lead the Merseyside men proceeded with vigour, and Irvine was well placed when he put the ball over the bar. The Villa rallied suddenly, and Dorrell looked dangerous when he was pulled up by Peacock. The contest was now very even in charcater and from a pass from by Dr. Milne, Kirton put wide. A few minutes later, Blackburn came through on his own account and finished with a long shot which was off the target by a matter of inches.
WALKER MAKES EVEN
The home vanguard advanced again and Dorrell beating McDonald, put the ball to Walker who scored with a simple shot, which Jones ought certainly have saved. It was really in the nature of a gift goal for the Villa, and it sent the crowd wild with enthusiasm.
DORRELL SCORES SECOND
The excitement increased to fever heat when the Villa forwards returned to the attack with greater force than ever, showing quite wonderful combination, the whole line moved along. Dorell crossed the ball to Kirton, who in turn gave to Varco and the latter, lopping it over McDonald’s head, enabled Dorrell to nip in and score a second goal in a comparatively easy position. Everton replied with a fine movement on the right, and Chedgzoy finished with a great shot that deserved to find the net. Irvine followed suit with a solo effort, but he was baffled by Rowan, and for some time play was mainly in midfield. The Villa were the first to resume pressure, and Kirton ought to have scored if he had not shown hesitation. This mistake was nearly stoned for by Dorrell, who sprinted along the wing like a greyhound and finished with a shot that went inches out of the line of fire.
HOLDING THE HALF-BACKS
The Villa at this period were having much more to say than their opponents, and for once in a way the famous half-back line found themselves against antagonists worthy of their steel. Varco once sailed through, but was stopped just in the nick of time, and a little later Walker was damaged in a collision as he was making for goal. Subsequently Troup and Chadwick attempted to level matters up with a promising movement, but it failed away. At the other end Milne almost scored with a powerful drive from long range. The Villa left wing pair came through once more, and Varco was given a clear opening when he muddled matters. Just before the interval the Everton left made a desperate effort to reduce the lead. They forced a corner, and this was well placed, but the Villa defenders proved equal to the occasion.
THE WHISTLE CHIMES IN.
Chedgzoy tried to improve the shining hour with a pass to Irvine, but the latter was not permitted to apply the finishing touch, and the interval arrived with the Villa leading 2-1.
Half-time; Aston Villa 2 Everton 1.
The first half had provided exceptionally pretty football on both sides, and the Villa were good value for their lead. They were undoubtedly lucky in profiting by the weakness of Jones in the Everton goal.
There were 30,000 people present when was resumed. The visitors at once got away on the left and had two shots at Spiers which were lacking in accuracy. The Villa returned the compliment with a clever movement on the right, and after this had been countered, Dorrell got down on the other wing and pout wide with a fast rising shot.
FOILED AT EQUALISING
Everton, in turn, were busy on the left again, and Troup giving the ball to Chadwick, the latter made a third attempt to equalise, only to be foiled again. The visitors were now showing aggressive tactics, but Steel finished badly.
EVERTON IN THE MIDLANDS
HARGREAVES MAKES A GOOD START
TRANSFORMATION SCENE
TREMENDOUS BOMBRADMENT BY THE VILLA
Eccles transferred play with a good run and put across, but Walker missed it. Then ensued one of the most sensational series of attacks on the Everton goal that I have seen in recent years. First Milne gave the ball to Varco who headed over, than Walker put in a beauty which was saved at the cost of a corner, and in the next few seconds the three inside men all tested the visiting custodian with fast shots which were deflected in the luckiest fashion. As a diversion, Everton at length got going on the left. Troup put the ball to Chadwick, who transferred to Irvine, but the latter’s low shot was well booted away.
SPIERS ON GUARD
Another sprint by Troup promised well, but Moss was just too clever for him, and when the visitors returned on the right the ball was put harmlessly over the line. The wearers of the blue jersey were now showing doggedness, and Spiers had to deal with shots from Hargreaves and Chadwick. The latter showed his customary thrustfulness, but he was obviously out of luck.
THIRD GOAL TO VILLA
Five minutes from time Vasco scored a third goal for the Villa.

EVERTON A v.  ORMSKIRK
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 22, 1924
LIVERPOOL COUNTY COMBINATION
At Townsend-lane. The opening exchanges were of an even character. The home team were the first to make headway, Barton being very close with a first-timer. The visitors next made ground on the right, and Topping sent in a lovely centre, which Stephenson saved from Gregson at the expanse of a corner, which was safely got away. Offside robbed both teams of excellent chances. McLoughlin, when well placed, shot wide. Midfield play followed for a time. After thirty minutes’ play there was no score.

FAMOUS OLD-TIMERS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday November 22 192
JOHN D. TAYLOR WHO PLAYED FIFTEEN SEASONS FOR EVERTON
By Victor Hall
It will recall the passing of time to realise that nearly thirty years have passed since Jack Taylor, from Dumbarton, joined his debutantes, Bell and Boyle, on the classic Goodison ground. The actual first match he played for Everton was at Goodison park against Sheffield Wednesday on September 5, 1896. In other of these series we have chronicles the style and brilliance of John Bell and Richard Boyle, and no less warmly can equal praise be given to the Everton career of the third member of the trinity, Jack Taylor. In his first match, mentioned above, for Everton, he played inside right to Jack Bell, and it was as a forward that he made and kept his fame in Everton’s team, though, like the true artist that he was, he shone in any position where hard, dogged work was demanded. Many will recall the infusion of life and vigour into forward play that distinguished Bell and Taylor when playing either together or individually. They had come into English League football at a time when it badly needed a change or tonic from its then methods. The school of forwards of that day had developed an individuality either of player or of wing that needed revision.
A GLUTTON FOR WORK
Half backs and backs of brilliant ability were coming into prominence in every club, and the goal-getting forward was finding his work harder and goals scarcer. The worrying tactics of half-back defenders like Boyle, Booth, Abbott, and Wolstenholme, of Everton; Leake and Windmill, of Villa; Aitken, Veitch, and McWilliam, of Newcastle; Needham and Crawshaw, of Sheffield-one could easily mention a score- were stopping the big scorers. The forwards had been getting into a groove, as it were, and rather inclined too much to leave the work of defending strictly to the defence. Therefore when jack Taylor, in almost his first matches for Everton, developed a new feature, it came as a surprise to many. His methods were energy in a simple form. If he were attacking, well and good; he got on with it. If the other side were attacking he went back and became a defender until he either broke up the attack or got possession himself. Sounds quite simple, of course, but it made a wonderful difference in the play of the team, and gave heart and confidence to every player on his side. And what a glutton for work! Did anybody ever see John D. Taylor “loafing” in a match? The answer to that question can only be a decided negative. His style of play was like Bell’s forceful, but fair. He had not the sheer driving force that carried Bell through every obstacle, nor had he quite the same command and control over the ball, but he more than equalled those deficiencies by dash and agility that no other player in the team could equal. Further, and much more valuable in a forward, he never tired, and was absolutely fearless, no matter what the odds opposing. Like a “rushing wind” he would come, in perfection of speed, stamina, and grit, and only a better player could dispossess him. His resolute bearing often disheartened an opponent who realised that the fair-haired Scot had not only speed and weight behind the ball, but also a skill born of many hard fights on English and Scottish fields. The Everton directors of those days were often driven to team changes -all clubs have their anxious periods when a team that should fit together lacks cohesion in some vital link- but through all the fifteen years that Taylor played in the Everton colours, he never caused a moment’s uneasiness as regards the position he filled in any match. His vigorous methods with opponents were not always palatable. On foreign grounds, where the style of play indulged by the popular Scot was little understood, it was no unusual thing for him to provoke comments from the crowds. Even referees at times have bene known to admonish him. One cases comes to mind. Everton were playing one of the Sheffield clubs, at Goodison Park, probably Sheffield Wednesday, and Taylor had been badly “sandwiched” once or twice by two of the opposing players, and on neither occasion had the referee been near enough to see the incidents, and naturally there was no official notice taken. But Jack felt sore, in both senses. Later in the game an opportunity came his way, and he charged both players, in a position where the charge took effect on both simultaneously. The incident fortunately took place outside the penalty line, but both players lay on the ground dazed and making little effort to rise. The referee went at once to Taylor, and gave him what was apparently a severe caution, while Jack could be seen innocently explaining a pure accident. When the match was over some of the team asked Jack what explanation he had given the referee. “I told him,” was the injured reply, “I had ‘no touched them.’” Probably he meant it too! It has often been commented on that the driving power of Taylor’s personality in any team in which he played communicated itself in some way to the whole side. No player could play “easy” or show dalliance in a game in which the war-horse as Everton affectionately called him, took part. First and last his best efforts were for his team, and never during his whole career with the Everton club did he waver in his loyalty, though many clubs would have given any money to tempt him afield. He inspired his fellow players and commanded from his first match to his last in England the whole-hearted affection and confidence of the football public. His last appearance for Everton was in the nature of a tragedy, and left a loss for which the club found it hard to recover, and deprived the game in England of one of its most consistent artists. Playing in a Cup Semi-final at Old Trafford against Barnsley, he received a heavy kick that caught him full in the throat. The shock was stunning, and the immediately following pain was intense.
ALWAYS WELCOME.
An examination on the field indicated serious damage and the war horse was borne from the battle. No longer in his youth, he had then been playing fifteen consecutive seasons for Everton, and medical advice prescribed long rest from active football. When that period of convalescence was over Jack Taylor had finished his playing career, and like the knight of old he laid down his armour.
Settled down in Liverpool, like other well-known and popular Liverpool and Everton favourites, Taylor had made many friends, and in his retirement from active participation, he since finds pleasure and interest in the game, and is even a welcome guest when any of his old cronies come to Liverpool. With the Liverpool and Everton Club directors, Taylor is also a welcome guest and visitor at any match of importance. Both clubs have warm welcomes for their old players who served them faithfully, and it is therefore quite fitting that a place of honour is kept for a worthy veteran like John D. Taylor.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB TAKES A BR AD VIEW OF THINGS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 22 1924
Bee’s Notes
Everton is one of the most discussed sides in the land just now, what with home defeats, corner kicks, and scouts. I have a note from London this afternoon which suggests the club are taking a broad view of things, and in the matter will not be at their service in January and onward. The man they are after has been abroad lately, but has returned to England, and is know to be a fine forward.
MR. W. J SAWYER
Mr. W.J. Sawyer, of the Everton directorate who had a narrow escape in the railway accident near Preston on Thursday evening, wishes to thank the many kind friends who have made solicitous inquiries after his health. He could not hope to answer them individually, and wishes me to say that he is now quite well, thank you.

EVERTOPN RES v  HUDDERSFIELD RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 22, 1924
CENTRAL LEAGUE
The game opened fast without either goalkeeper being seriously troubled. After Harland had saved from Brown, Wall put in a fast shot which took the visitors’ goalkeeper all his time to clear. Green and the Everton centre afterwards misplaced a centre pass which deprived the home side of a good opening.
WALL GOAL’S
For a time the Huddersfield team were on the defensive, but a most advance by Dennis and Johnson was cleared. The first attempt of note was a shot which Harland saved well. The first goal came to Everton through good wing work by Forbes, who transferred to Williams. The later gave to Wall, who had a good opening, and made no mistake. The visitors tried hard to get on level terms, Harland making two brilliant saves. Three minutes from the interval Parry scored the second goal for Everton, who led at half-time by 2-0.

ASTON VILLA 3 EVERTON 1
November 24, 1924. The Daily Courier.
EVERTON ON THE DOWN GRADE.
GOALKEEPER'S MISTAKE AT VILLA PARK. By S.H.H.
Everton adopted two methods of play on Saturday –decisive and indecisive. For the first 12 minutes their movements were cleverly conceived and rapidly carried into effect and during this period they gained a goal for Hargreaves turned to account a ball that either Chadwick or Irvine could have netted but wisely left to the inside right. Aston Villa had done a lot of pressing both prior to and after the goal, but their general movements did not impress, whereas the visitors shaped as though they would increase their lead. Then came the tragedy of the match –a tragedy inasmuch as it gave the Villa the much-needed impetus as well as an extremely lucky goal.
SIMPLE GOAL.
There was nothing about the shot, which was one that Jones must likely would have saved nine out of ten times, and none was more surprised at it taking effect than the shooter Walker. However, there it was. Jones made the mistake of going down to the ball with his legs apart, and when it slipped through his hands there was nothing to keep it from entering the net. For the rest of the half the Villa did much as they liked. Their tackling was clever, and their advances were rapidly carried out, the result being the Everton halves and backs were run off their feet, and it was no surprise to find Dorrell converting a pass by Varco. As in the opening half, Everton resumed with dash, and there was every encouragement for them getting on terms, but the Villa halves, of whom Dr. Milne was an outstanding player, never allowed them to get within the danger zone. Gradually the visitors loosened their hold on the play, and with half-an-hour to go their chance of even drawing was nigh hopeless. The Villa took command and peppered the goal unmercifully, but Jones twice saved point-blank drives from Walker and Kirton, while Livingstone kicked the ball off the line on a similar number of occasions. Four minutes from time, however, the ball came off Peacock and McDonald to Varco, who was right in front of goal, and the Villa centre completed the scoring. The Villa, on the run of the play, well merited their success, but it is possible a different tale, would have had to be told had Jones, not made that unfortunate slip. This was but the Villa's second home win of the season, which seems surprising in view of their display.
WALKER AND DORREELL.
Dorrell and Walker were the prime movers in all the advances, overshadowing Kirton and Eccles, while Dr. V. E. Milne'' return as pivot welded the half-back line into an impossible barrier. Further behind Harris was the more successful back. Everton like the curate's egg, were good in parts. Irvine who took Cock's place in the centre, owing to the latter being doubtful about his leg, did well up to a point, but he is not a centre, even though he came to Goodison Park as such. Hargreaves apart from getting the goal, worked well with Chedgzoy, and they formed the best Everton wing, as Chadwick and Troup found Moss a difficult obstacle in their path. Of the halves Hart was the best, as both Peacock and McBain fell away in the second half, the pivot especially. McDonald and Livingstone could in no way be blamed for the defeat; in fact, both came through a gruelling game with credit, while Jones apart from his one mistake kept out many scoring shots. Teams: - Aston Villa: - Spiers, goal, Harris, and Rowen, backs, Moss, Dr. Milne, and Blackburn, half-backs, Eccles, Kirton, Varco, Walker and Dorrell, forwards. Everton: - Jones, goal, McDonald, and Livingstone, backs, Peacock, McBain, and Hart (captain) half-backs, Chedgzoy, Hargreaves, Irvine, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards. Referee Mr. WF. Turnbull.

EVERTON RESERVES 4 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN RESERVES 0
November 24 1924. The Daily Courier.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Everton deserved to win, but not by so pronounced a margin as Huddersfield played very attractive football in midfield, but failed lamentably when nearing goal. Deficiencies in defence also contributed to their downfall. The Blues were smart forward, and Williams early on made a telling shot, which was only inches out. Then Forbes forced a series of corner kicks, the latter of which Wall converted. Parry scored a second goal, with a high shot, which Boot might have saved. The third goal scored by Williams should also have been prevented, as the Huddersfield keeper allowed a simple shot to go through his hands into the net. Green scored the last goal after Barker had miskicked. All the Everton forwards did well, particularly Williams and Parry. Bain, who was deputising at centre half, for Reid, improved as the game progressed while Kerr played one of the best games . Everton: - Harland, goal, Glover and Kerr, backs, Brown, Bain, and Virr, half-backs, Parry, Wall, Green, Williams, and Forbes forwards.

J. BROAD SIGNED BY EVERTON.
November 24 1924. The Daily Courier.
CENTRE FORWARD WHO PLAYED FOR STOKE.
Everton have signed J. Broad the Sittingbourne centre forward, formerly with the Stoke City Club. It is understood that the fee was about £1,500. Broad's transfer was completed prior to the commencement of the F.A. Cup-tie between Sittingbourne and Leyton on Saturday. The centre-forward was on the Stoke Club's transfer at £2500. At the beginning of the season he took up a position as coach on the Continent but found the climate too trying, and at the end of a couple of weeks was back in England again. Since then he has played for Sittingbourne. Broad although no chicken so far as a footballer's age is concerned should render good service to the Goodison Park Club.

THE STORY OF THE F.A. CUP FINAL
Athletic News - Monday 24 November 1924
FROM KEENINGTON OVAL TO WEMBLEY STADIUM
GREAT MOMENTS IN GREAT MATCHES
By Tityrus
ANTICIPATION has more often been the better part of the Final Tie for The Association Cup than its grim realisation. It has not been my fortune to see nearly so many these matches, which have developed into a national event and public holiday as, say, my old friend Richard Bertwistle, Blackburn, although I can recall “Dick,” as he is best known, as a very assiduous and discreet linesman for the Rovers, in days when this official was not exactly neutral. To see a Final Tie without “Dick” Bertwistle would be much of a novelty. There is keener sportsman than this cotton master of Lancashire, and mention of him brings to mind those distant days when the club of which he became the chairman was a tremendous power in Cup strife. As we all know, Blackburn Rovers won the trophy thrice in consecutive years, and received a silver shield from the parent body to mark their successes, and a little later they gained a brace of victories which enabled them to equal the record of The Wanderers between 1871-72 and 1877-78. Both these clubs suffered almost total eclipse after their fifth win. The Rovers might have been triumphant on six occasions nearly 30 years before Aston Villa achieved such dazzling distinction after the hardest match they ever played in any one of their numerous appearances in the last scene that ends the struggles of winter and heralds the advent of spring.
FATAL CHANGE OF COLOURS.
My reason for saying this is that when the Blackburn Rovers met the Old Etonians on March25, 1882, at Kennington Oval a difficulty arose as to the colours the teams should wear. There was great similarity, for the Rovers werewon’t use narrow blue and white striped jerseys, while the Etonians had light blue and white harlequin shirts. The first thing the Rovers had to do on reaching London was to go to the warehouse of L. and R. Morley, the hosiery manufacturers and merchants, and procure a distinguishing dress to which they were unaccustomed. This, of course, was a handicap, but scarcely so serious as the absence of D. H. Greenwood, a gentleman then known as “Dock,'' who was one of the finest backs the land. The previous week he had appeared against Scotland, and owing to an injury, a strain sustained in the international encounter, he was unable to take his place, with the result that Hugh McIntyre, an old friend of mine, had to recede from the half-back line and join Fergus Suter at back, and so let H. Sharpies partner Fred Hargreaves, my schoolmate, in the middle section. Those were the days of two half-backs and two centre-forwards—the centres on this occasion being Jimmy Brown, whom I first met in a cricket match I played in at Mintholme College, which was at Hoghton Towers, half-way between Preston and Blackburn, and the renowned Tot Strachan.
“THE NORTHERN HORDE."
Apart from the loss of “Dock” Greenwood, George Avery was hurt early in the game, and was of little use. I am not quite sure, but I think this was the occasion when two special trains were run from Blackburn and carried 1,100 or 1,200 spectators to London to swell the attendance to 6,000, an assembly which was considered wonderful. Was it then that Charles Morley, who was nephew of Dr. Morley and the late Lord Morley, wrote an article in the Pall Mall Gazette describing the invasion of London by a “Northern horde”? His reflections on their broad accent and what he thought their uncouth manners created considerable excitement and resentment. It was not known for some time who was the author of this denunciation, and when the secret leaked out that it was the nephew of Dr. Morley, who was the personification of the favourites, the Rovers, the indignation was even greater.
THE TRIUMPH OF DEMOCRACY.
The tie resulted in favour of the Etonians, for Arthur Dunn, the famous donor of the Dunn Cup for old public schoolboys, got clear away from an attack on the Etonian goal, and outpacing Sharpies and McIntyre, crossed the ball to W. J. Anderson on the right wing, and he scored nine minutes from the kick-off. Nor could the Rovers ever draw level, although in the last 20 minutes they made a superb effort. But the coming event had cast its shadow, for in the next year the Old Etonians were defeated by Blackburn Olympic—the triumph of the democracy, for never since then have an Old Boys' team reached the final. The more’s the pity, say I, for if these amateur elevens could have survived the football boom in the provinces and the coming professionalism they would have added to the gaiety of the nation and our ideal sportsmanship. The goals for the Olympic were got by Matthews, whom I met years after as an evangelist in the Church Army, I think, and by Crossley, who became, I believe, a newsagent in Blackburn. But the Rovers reappeared at The Oval and twice best Scotland, under the name of Queen’s Park, although the Glasgow club believe to this day that the refereeing of Major Marindin, afterwards Sir Francis, was inaccurate, particularly as to offside, for the “Spiders” had two “goals’’ disallowed in the first match. Those decisions turned, not on what we modems call the one-back game, but on the different conception of the law in Scotland and England. The third successive win of the Rovers was over West Bromwich Albion, who were willing to play extra time at The Oval when ne’er a goal had been scored. The re-play was taken to Derby—on the present racecourse if I recollect rightly, After heavy snow both sides played well, but Jimmy Brown put the issue beyond all doubt by a second goal—a gem which  was the Just reward of as brillianta dribble as ever seen in any Final to knowledge.
WILLIAM TOWNLEY’S DISTINCTION.
Four years later the Rovers came a second time when they beat The Wednesday by 6—1, There were all manner of stories about the result of the training that The Wednesday had undergone at Matlock Bath. Whatever the cause the Sheffield club gave a sorry exhibition. It was in this match that William Townley, from outside left, scored three goals. Years after Townley, who was then a football teacher, a lehrer in Germany, wrote to remind me his three goals and to ask if any man had ever equalled his performance. It not until Logan, Notts County, shot three against Bolton Wanderers in the final at Everton of 1894 that his feat was equalled, but it should be noted that Logan was a centre-forward and presumably better placed for scoring.
A FEAST AFTER A FUNERAL.
When the Rovers won for the fifth time in 1891 at The Oval they beat Notts County 3—l, although seven days before Notts won a First Division League match Blackburn by 7—l. This is often mentioned as a curiosity, but the Rovers did not distress themselves that day. When the Final tie came a week later the Rovers, with the wind in the first half, put the issue beyond all doubt. Three factors militated against Notts County, for they were unable to play George Toone in goal, and Thomas McLean at back. Hendry, the other back, was far from being in the condition that a man should be for such an ordeal. Worst of all, however, I thought that the Notts men did not get their self-possession until the match was half over. Notts County had a banquet at night in London. They had made sure of winning the Cup, but it was like a feast after a funeral.
THE FALLOWFIELD FIASCO.
When football was forbidden at Kennington Oval, where West BromwichAlbion, at the height of their power, made four appearances in the Final Tie, and had the undying satisfaction of beating two of the most famous clubs of all time in Preston North End and Aston Villa, as I have related in books written long ago, the big match was taken to the provinces. The first Final (other than a replay) decided out of London was taken to Fallowfield, the ground of the Manchester Athletic Club, in 1893. This enclosure was so inadequate and so poorly equipped for such an event that it produced a scene which was called to mind by the extraordinary sight at the Wembley Stadium in 1923. The Fallowfield fiasco was, of course, on a very much smaller scale.  It was said that the arrangements were indefinite and casual, but no forethought could have rendered an enclosure, good enough for ordinary athletic festival, the rendezvous for an event which was attracting thousands more people as each spring returned. The Wolverhampton Wanderers, after nearly killing a policeman with one shot, won the Cup a goal from the foot of Harry Allen, a fine figure of man. who was renowned as a centre half-back.
THE CHARM OF CRYSTAL PALACE.
After another country experiment at Everton the Final Tie was taken back to London and to the Crystal Palace, which to my mind provided a picturesque setting that has never been equalled on any other ground. It was glorious— if not a modernor a model football parterre. The sea of grass, the border of trees, the old switchback railway, and the rising ground behind one the goals, where sailors danced with their lasses, all appealed to me. I liked to take up a position, long before the match, and see the people troop down the green hill sides towards the basin of a lake which had been drained, reclaimed, and converted into a sea of grass. The great charm of the Crystal Palace was that it was so utterly unlike any other place where football was ordinarily played. Wembley is a wonder, but it is a big building—man’s work. The sports arena at the Palace was not a building. It was just, space—sylvan, verdant, luscious— God’s work, relatively unspoiled by the desecrating hands of engineers, architects, and workmen who have, I suppose, to design and build for the necessities ofa vast throng so that all can see the struggle.
COL. NORTH’S SYMPATHY.
In the first match at The Palace Aston Villa decided their rubber of Final Ties with West Bromwich Albion. The deciding goal was scored in the first 40 seconds before many people and journalists had taken their seats. This point is generally attributed to Robert Chatt, but his shot from inside-right hit the foot of the goalpost and rebounded on the grass to John Devey, who was in the centre, and he placed the ball in the net. It was in this match that Taggart, one of the Albion half-backs, had his scalp badly opened in a bout of heading. He ran into the pavilion, had the wound stitched and closely bandaged, and then returned and finished the match. Colonel North, the nitrate king, so admired Taggart’s manliness that he gave him a£5 note—a consolation for the gold medal that had not won. On the Palace plain The Wednesday redeemed themselves, Fred Spikesley, the man for a big occasion, scoring both the goals, while in the year following Aston Villa and Everton played the one Final which has always been regarded as the most classical exhibition of the possibilities of football ever seen a great occasion, but have told that story before.
KEEPING GOAL ON ONE LEG.
To think this and the disappointing Finals that have been reminds one of a work of art and featureless imitation. Most Final Ties have been so wretched that as I said at the beginning of this chapter the only pleasure has been anticipation. Fancy comparing the Villa’s victory over Everton with the Villa’s win over Sunderland. Simply the thing cannot be done any more than one could place a volume of shilling sob-stuff on the same shelf and plane as—say “The Woodlanders.”Of all theFinals I ever saw the most appalling was that of Bury and Derby County when the Lancastrians won by 6-0. This may be the record score for the match, but this is an example of what some records are worth-nothing. When a man neatly 6ft. 3in. and 13 ½ st. tries to keep goal on one leg as Fryer, of Derby, did then disaster may be foreseen. Fryer should never have been allowed to play, for he lost the match, and then retired, leaving his discomforted brethren to battle without him. Does not the old book say something about a live dog being better than a dead lion? I think so.
THE NEWCASTLE RIDDLE.
The most extraordinary team who ever tried to win The Cup at the Crystal Palace were Newcastle United. Between the seasons 1904-06 and 1910-11 the Newcastle team, of unquestioned brilliance and resource, had the honour of appearing five times at this rendezvous, and even though they faced Second Division clubs on two of these occasions, they could not, as Sir Thomas Lipton might say, “lift” that trophy. After Wolverhampton Wanderers had swamped them, I met Fergus Suter one day at the Grasmere Games. Suter was most scathing, and declared that if he had been a Newcastle player on that occasion he would never have returned to Tyneside. To talk in that way is not convincing. The play of Wolverhampton was inspired by a magnificent half-back line, even with such different types as Kenneth Hunt and Woodridge. I should say that of all the victors I have seen in the Final Blackburn Rovers, Aston Villa, Tottenham, and Wolverhampton Wanderers stand out in my mind and memory as those have given the most delightful displays of the art play. Newcastle were the riddle of the fields. Their football could be superb and, in their most happy seasons in The League, perfectly beautiful.  No man could wish for anything more crafty and skilful. Yet. they never won at the Palace, and not until they opposed Aston Villa at Wembley last April did they ever carry off the challenge vase in a tie which had not to be replayed. Newcastle were overawed by the space the Palace.
THE ORATION NOT DELIVERED.
The first time that Newcastle United entered they kept their headquarters in London a secret. They engaged a villa near the Palace as a retreat from well-meaning intruders. On the sunshiny morning of the day I managed to find them, and there was Andrew Aitken, "The Dadler,” sitting out on the lawn in a basket chair, with a double-sheet of foolscap in his hand. This was covered with writing, and he confided to me that he was learning by heart the speech he was to deliver when he received the Cup. Alas, for his hopes as an orator, I think that Howard Spencer, of the Villa, had that honour, but he had no ambition to be an orator-like Brutus. I have often wondered what became of that foolscap speech— as great a mystery of destination as what happened to the letters which St. Paul was carrying to Damascus.

THE REAL GAME
Athletic News Monday, November 24, 1924
INTENSIVE FORWARD WORK AT VILLA PARK
ASTON VILLA 3 EVERTON 1
By Brum
Playerscome and go, but football tradition lingers, and it has come to be an accepted fact that when Aston Villa and Everton meet the football will be of the brightest, that the forwards will keep the game open, and that skill will always be more in evidence than mere virility, and the game at Aston Villa’s headquarters on Saturday assuredly furnished no exception to all this settled tradition. It was one of the brightest, fastest, and most open matches witnessed at Aston since the season opened. Incidentally, it may be remarked that the contest furnished the home club with their second win at home, and while one would like to give full credit to the Everton forwards for the brilliant work they accomplished yet it must be conceded that the spoils went to victors who were not so in name only.
A BUSY START
The game had an eventful opening, for when play had been in progress six minutes Hargreaves put a shot which left Spiers wondering, but Walker had a gift goal immediately afterwards. It was an easy thing, Jones allowing quite an ordinary shot to pass between his legs, while Dorrell put on a second four minutes later, with Varco scoring a third point in the closing stages. It cannot be said that Everton have been in happy their choice of goalkeepers of late. The mistake which Jones made obviously had a depressing influence upon the Everton players. The game had two aspects of special importance. To begin with, Varco was quite a success. Not only did he distribute the play admirably, but he bustled and pestered the Everton defenders in a most disconcerting fashion. He played better than he has ever played before; nay, it is quite fair to say that he played better than Capewell has ever played this season. If only he could have been invested with a little discrimination when in front of the posts-well, it would have been bad for Everton.
THE COMING OF ECCLES
Then Eccles gave a most promising show. He was a vastly improved performer as compared with his preliminary canter a week ago. He showed speed, skill, resource, and determination, four good attributes. His slight physical deficiency he cannot help. As for the Walker and Dorrell combination,they constituted a superb wing, and baffled the Everton defenders time and again. Kirton also was at his best, and, all told, the Villa attack was superb. The two young backs are tip top, too. There was not a point of criticism to be levelled against them. Dr. Milne gave another great show at centre half-back. Everton were delightful in attack. The far-seeing way in which Chedgzoy and Troup placed the ball ahead for their inside man to take on the run was masterly, but the Villa backs seemed to fall to the idea adroitly, or it might have proved the undoing of their side. Irvine was not the rushing, mighty wind that Cock can prove, but he did well, and so did Hargreaves, but Chadwick lacked his normal accuracy of shooting. Still, had not the Villa been supreme, we should have thought Everton’s attack worthy of high commendation. The half-backs were always doing their bit, while the backs were not to be blamed for defeat. Assuredly they were not passed easily. Jones, however, was twice at fault with his saves. Thirty thousand people saw a glorious encounter. Aston Villa.—Spiers; Harris, Bowen; Moss, Dr. Milne, Blackburn; Eccles, Kirton, Varco, Walker, and Dorrell. Everton.—Jones; McDonald, Livingstone; Peacock. McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Hargreaves, Irvine, Chadwick, and Troup. Referee: W. S. Turnbull, Durham.

VILL’S BEST DISPLAY
Birmingham Daily Gazette - Monday 24 November 1924
EVERTON PROVIDE THEM WITH SECOND HOME WIN
WINGERS VICTORY
ASTON VILLA 3 EVERTON 1
By Touchstone
Villa Park habitues had an opportunity on Saturday of letting off some of their long-suppressed enthusiasm. They saw the home team in better trim than in any of the previous six engagements at Aston. On the occasion of their only other win—against Albion a month ago— Villa were not so impressive as they were in this conquest of Everton by three goals to one. This was a team victory, obtained by a merciless application of superiority in each and every department, with the honours more evenly distributed than in any previous triumph of the season. The margin of their superiority was not so great as to make their task simple, but it was so firmly and so consistently exerted that Everton were fighting uphill throughout. They retired gracefully, probably grateful that, on the whole, the luck had not beenaltogether against them.
EVERTON ESCAPES.
Everton had reason to blame their goalkeeper when Villa scored their first goal, but they had to thank him later for scooping out a ball which Villa claimed had already crossed the line; they had to thank the referee for stopping Walker, admittedly by error, when the odds were overwhelmingly in favour of goal: they had to thank the same official for taking a lenient view of an incident in which Livingstone prevented the ball entering the net by having his arm in the way. It was not a deliberate offence; it just prevented Villa reaping the reward of good work, circumstances in which a referee would have been quite within his rights—indeed, would be carrying out the spirit at the law- in awarding a spot kick. All these events apart, Villa still had a big advantage in the number and nearness of well-conceived raids on goal.
ABOUT ECCLES
If there was one feature of Villa's play more pleasing than any other it was the marked improvement of the right wing display. As I pointed out last week, Eccles is small of stature, but he has a keen appreciation of the duties of an extreme winger, and is developing confidence apace. On Saturday he was more at home than at Nottingham, displayed a happy understanding with Kirton, was quick and accurate with his centres, and came very near success with one or two shots at goal. Judiciously nursed by Moss and Kirton he shows promise of early and marked improvement. Kirton was again agreeably thrustful, as well as skilful in close manipulation. On the opposite wing Walker and Dorrell, as usual, worked together like a well-ordered machine, and were always eager to shoulder any burdens placed upon them. Varco was responsible for many pretty touches in opening out the play, although obviously in trouble when called upon to get the ball under close control. His one big mistake was in half-hitting his shot when the left wing had made an opening so easy that he could have walked the ball through. Evidently he did not appreciate his position.
MASTENLY MILNE.
Everton forwards were given little scope to make a favourable comparison. Chedgzoy and Troup, the two extreme men,frequently made serious threats, but the inside trio were overwhelmed by the powerful opposition of Villa half-backs. Dr. Milne played a masterly game. Some of his recoveries were uncanny in their accuracy. while his heroic assistance to the two young backs completely covered up their occasional errors ofjudgment. Both Harris and Bowen made clever clearances, and disobeyed some degree of tactical skill. The Everton halves paled by comparison with Villa's line, although McBain had much to do with Verco's strictly limited opportunities. The story of the goals is soon told. After six minutes' play Everton went ahead. Irvine very unselfishly, allowed a pass from Troup to go on to Hargreaves, standing unmarked, and Spiershad no chance with the ensuing shot.
VILLA'S TRIO
Eight minutes later. Walker crowned a left wing movement by hooking in a shot which Jones should have saved. He separated his legs when stooping and the ball went between them. At 18 minute. Dorrell, who had gone to assist in a movement near the centre spot. raced away from a "scram," and. clearing all opposition, easily beat Jones. Nine minutes from the end Eccles got across a centre and Varco pounced on the ball and scored from a few yards' range. Aston Villa;- Spiers; Harris, Bowen; Moss, Dr. V. E. Milne, Blackburn; Eccles. Kirton, Varco, Walker, Dorrell. Everton.—Jones: McDonald, Livingstone; Peacock, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Hargreaves, Irvine, Chadwick, Troup. Referee: Mr. W. S. Turnbull (Durham).

JAMES BROAD BECOMES AN EVERTON PLAYER
Liverpool Echo - Monday 24 November 1924
WHAT CLUB STILL REQUIRES
Bee’s Notes
On Saturday afternoon at about three o’clock, as “Echo” placard gave notification of Everton’s scouring “Broad” and Far. The football issue made it plain that Everton were taking a broad view, and the player concerned had recently been abroad. In that manner the public, reading between the lines, could see that Everton were after James Broad. They landed their catch on Saturday prior to the Sittingbourne cup-tie. It is strange that Jim Broad should come to Everton, for it so happened that when the Everton and Liverpool players helped in the Mangnall benefit match, I was posted next to Broad’s father, who you may know is the Manchester City trainer, Broad, senior, was chatting about. And he said “Jim is worth senior club inclusion, and he would suit Everton fine. He is speedy, hard as nails, and a great shot,” Well, that was only confirming what little we had seen of Broad in action, for he has not often been before the senior league spectators. I saw him when he played at the Den, Millwall, in a trial game for England two seasons back. That was his great year, and the files will be worth searching for the comment on his game that day. He was, if I remember rightly, up against big Hill, then of Plymouth and now of Burnley. Mr. W.C. Cuff, the chairman, and Mr. Tom McIntosh, the secretary of Everton, went to London and got the signature before the player became cup tied. Jim Broad has a fiery way with him. He stands not on the order of his going, but he goes- and his dash is allied to good footwork and a rasping shot. He has the physique and the speed to carry him through. In recent times he has been to Spain with the Madrid club, but he left there some weeks ago and fixed up with Sittingbourne, Stoke, of course, had to be considered in the matter of the transfer fee, for he was on their books at a biggish fee, which amount was reduced. The amount is stated to be £1,400, and much interest will be evinced in his first appearance-which I take it will be per the Wednesday match at Goodison Park versus Blackburn Rovers.

VILLA’S WIN
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, November 24, 1924
By F.E.H
One is really becoming tired of playing the part of apologist for Everton, and it become’s increasingly difficult to account for their performances so far this season. On Saturday they suffered yet another defeat in a game that was characterised by some really brilliant football. The real annoyance is that the Goodison Park brigade were the first to take the lead, and we were all looking forward to a stimulating and much needed couple of points when the Villans equalised. After that the deluged Nothing went right. Chedgzoy and Troup using all their known skill, sent in many glorious centres and the inside man tried hard to turn them to account, but it was no use. They simply could not find the target, for most of the shots were wide, and those that did come to hand failed to discomfit Spiers, who was well covered by those promising young full backs Bowen and Harris. There is no reason to go over the ground of the tragedy again. I shall content myself by saying that the Everton forwards were not the main offenders. At times they were sparkling and showed the crowd what artistes they can be on occasion. The half back line was distinctly disappointing all things considered, McBain for once in a way playing very much below form. Hart managed to keep Kirton and Eccles in check, but Peacock frequently found Dorrell and Walker a great left wing -too much for him. Then the backs were, at times, none too confident, and after Jones’s fatal slip they became, at times, additionally shaky. But we had the consolation of witnessing a first class game, full of nice points and all the fine manoeuvrers of the code. Everton, through Hargreaves’ opening goal, flattered only to deceive.

BLACKBURN AT GOODISON
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 25 November 1924
Bee’s Notes
Everton to-morrow tackle Blackburn Rovers in the Lancashire Cup tie at Goodison Park, and a probable team was selected days ago; but in view of recent happenings and developments there may be changes in that side. Wherefore let me quote you the Blackburn side of the case;-
Blackburn Rovers are making two changes in their forward line, with a view of securing a more effective attack. Harper, who has recovered from an ankle injury, is restored to the centre position, McKay is dropped from the inside right, to which position Crisp is transferred, while McIntyre will appear in the latter’s position at outside left, with McCleery as his partner. One other change is necessitated by an injury to Wylie, and his place will be filled by Roxburgh, the ex-Newcastle back.
The team is; Sewell; Rollo, Roxburgh; Roscamp, Healless, McKinnell; Hulme, Crisp, Harper, McCleery, McIntyre.

EVERTON BEAT ROVERS
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 26 November 1924
BLACKBURN LEAD TWICE BUT EVERTON ROUSE UP
Everton and Black burn Rovers met in the third round of the Lancashire Cup competition at Goodison Park to-day. Harland reappeared in goal after a long absence and displaced Jones, while Kerr was brought in to partner Livingstone. Everton; Harland; Livingstone, Kerr; Peacock, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Blackburn Rovers; Sewell; Rollo, Roxburgh; Roscamp, Healless, McKinnell; Hulme, Crisp, Harper, McCleery, McIntyre. Blackburn started without Sewell, who was held up on the way through a train breakdown. His deputy and a full back seemed bewildered, for when Troup sent the ball across the goal neither man tried to touch the ball. Irvine put one ball outside, and later, when on the half-turn, he rammed a magnificent shot that passed a mere trifle over the abr. McBain went close with a header, Peacock made an up-the-middle pass for Cock’s benefit, and the centre-forward without hesitation shot hard into the corner of the goal, only to find Sewell make a smothering kind of save.
AN ASTOUNDING SAVE
Later Irvine gave Sewell further opportunity of repeating his previous performances on this ground, where he has always bene a great success. His punch away was an astounding save. Although Blackburn broke away once, Healless nearly scoring while Hart was lying on the ground, hurt on the back of the head through collision with Hulme, Everton attacked more definitely than usual, and when Chadwick shot across the goalmouth he was only doing the practical thing at the practical moment, just as his comrades had done. That the ball was not on the mark was of no concern; the joy was the more tactful forward methods of the Everton forwards.
IRVINE TO THE FORE.
Irvine was very much to the fore. He was unbalanced when he shot high over from close in. Later he made a splendid wriggling run which Rollo stopped at a convenient moment. The Rovers had an experimental line with Crisp and McIntyre in uncommon places, and the line did not, up to this point, impress.
A CRISP GOAL
Just before the half hour McBain half turned a ball that had been punted, and when Crisp received the ball he ran practically half the length of the field, and, keeping command of the ball all the time, he scored an admirable goal. Blackburn’s joy was short-lived, for after McBain had made a strong shot Chadwick took pot-luck with a first-time shot, which simply fled to the right-hand corner of the goal, touching the woodwork before entering the net, Sewell being helpless to save. A minute later Sewell was bothered by a shot from Hart, but eventually cleared all right. Just before half-time Sewell made a good save from Troup.
Half-time; Everton 1, Blackburn Rovers 1.
ROVERS’ LEAD
The light and the elements improved in the second half and Chadwick was unfortunate in hitting the crossbar with one of his specials, and a wonderful centre by Chedgzoy was not converted. Chedgzoy’s only consolation being the warm applause of the crowd. Before the hour had sounded “with the last of the six dots,” Blackburn had scored again, McCleery being responsible for a goal similar to Crisp’s except that there was not such a pronounced run-in.
HALF-CHANCE
Chedgzoy centred and Roxburgh seemed to handle in the penalty area, but, although a linesman signalled for a foul, the referee said “Play on.” After that Healless, England’s centre-half, fed McIntyre with a sweeping pass, but the latter’s centre was wildly lashed out at by Crisp. Everton again claimed a penalty, and Hart, in reasonable manner, approached the referee, who would not allow a spot kick. The referee, Mr. Ward, was booed.
Three-quarter time;- Everton 1, Blackburn Rovers 2
After eight-eight minutes the score stood;- Everton 4, Blackburn 2. Irvine scored. It was well that the referee turned the teams round without an interval break, for the light was now very bad. In spite of this the spectators could see Irvine scoring the best goal of the day, from his own unaided effort, to male the score 4-2 -a truly great goal. The last three goals had been scored in six minutes, which was a sort of rivalry to Liverpool’s tie on Monday. Final; Everton 4 Blackburn 2.

EVERTON 4 BLACKBURN ROVERS 2
November 27, 1924. The Daily Courier.
BLUES IN LANCS, CUP SEMI-FINAL.
THREE GOALS IN 6 MINUTES AT GOODISON PARK.
LANCASHIRE SENIOR CUP ROUND THREE
Everton beat Blackburn Rovers in the third round of the Lancashire Cup at Goodison Park yesterday. The winners meet Bolton Wanderers in the semi-final at Old Trafford on Wednesday, December 10. The game was one of the most enjoyable seen in the competition, and Everton well deserved their success. Twice the Blues were in arrears, but refusing to give in, eventually gained the day through sheer tenacity combined with excellent midfield tactics and direct shooting. Both sides had changes, Harland being in goal and Kerr making his debut with the Everton first team; while Blackburn, had a mixed attack, the most notable change being McIntyre at outside left. Both sides got goal in the first half, Crisp netting for Blackburn after an individual run, while Chadwick drove home a pass from Troup. The equaliser was the result of a cleverly worked advance. In the second half McCreery burst through the Everton defence and, running to within a yard of Harland, gave the keeper no chance. After this Everton pressed hard, and although the Rovers in turn had their chances, there was more sting in the Blues' movements. Irvine put them on level terms from a corner, and soon after the same player beat three opponents, and scored a great goal, while near the close Cock netted from Chedgzoy ‘s centre. It was a great finish, the last three goals being scored in six minutes. The winners were best served by the forwards, who swung the ball about and thus kept the Rovers' defence at full stretch throughout. Chedgzoy and Troup especially were prominent with excellent cenrtres, McBain and Hart did well in the halves, while Kerr showed resolute tackling and powerful kicking. For Blackburn, McIntyre McCleery and Crisp were the star artistes, Sewell was sound in goal. Teams: - Everton: - Harland, goal, Livingstone, and Kerr, backs, Peacock McBain and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards. Blackburn Rovers: - Sewell, goal, Roll (captain), and Roxburgh, backs, Rosscamp, Healess, and McKinnell, half-backs, Hulme, Crisp, Harper, McCleery, and McIntyre, forwards.

ROVERS’ UNLUCKY
Lancashire Evening Post - Thursday 27 November 1924
EVERTON QUALIFY FOR COUNTY CUP SEMI-FINAL.
In passing out of the Lancashire Senior Cup Competition, at Goodison, the Roverswere a distinctly unlucky side inasmuch as the three goals that Everton scored in the last 12 minutes put an altogether false value to the match. The visitors had established a definite superiority when the closing rally, in which Chedgzoy, much the cleverest forward on view, took a big part completely changed the aspect of the game when a lot of spectators were leaving the ground. From the Rovers’ point of view, the actual result perhaps was of less consequence than the way the rearranged attack shaped, and viewed from this angle the match may be said to have been highly successful, if only for the possibilities opened up of Crisp as inside forward. Frankly, the winger’s display as partner to Hulme was a big surprise even to those who advocated the experiment some time ago. Along with McCleery, whose constructive work reached a high plane, he brought a directness and thrusting power into the line that has been absent for some weeks. McIntyre, too, did well as a left winger, his pace with the ball enabling him to beat his man with ease, but Harper, making his first appearance since he was damaged nearly two months ago, was not so successful as was hoped, and was generally well held by McBain, a very fine half-back. As a line, though, the new formation held distinct possibilities. Elsewhere, the side was quite sound, though the understanding between McKinnell and Roxburgh was none too good, and Rollo again played exceptionally well, while Sewell, who got an ovation at the interval for some very fine saves from Chadwick, and Cock—the latter a dangerous raider-compared well with Harland, who was none too sure his clearance. -ROVER.

KERR’S DEBUT
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 27 November 1924
Bee’s Notes
One of the best things about yesterday’s Goodison Park victory was the way Jasper Kerr shaped. He has long been known for the smile off the field on his footing on the field. He is a strong young back who has been knocking at the door of promotion for some time. He may have bene a bit lucky in catching his wing yesterday a bit off their game, but therecan be no doubting Kerr’s ability to make a tackle, a punt at a dead ball, or at a flying ball. His work was sound throughout, and must have gladdened the hearts of his sponsors. In addition, Alfred Harland kept goal in a confident manner, and for once the team could get on with its good work without fear of what was happening at the back-end of the team. The case of Harland has been a curious one. We all knew him to be one of the best in the land before he met with that tragic accident at Chelsea’s ground. Everyone will join me in hoping that now he has got back to his accustomed post he will do splendidly. The last goal was best of the lot; and Irvine was really great in his dogged dribble and in his shot. Chedgzoy, too, brought light on a dark subject. Other than that one could see weaknesses that one hoped had evaporated. Hart, the home captain, fell for trouble twice during the game, and I hope he feels no ill-effect, for he has been buffeted about lately and deserves better fortune. May it come soon.
A REASONABLE LETTER
“Waven” writes;-
“Toughing Everton; I am not trying to teach the directors their own business, which they know best. No doubt they are doing all they can to strengthen the weak spots, and Broad is the type they want in the middle of the forward line. I know his lay pretty well. If he comes off he will make a power of difference. The half backs are all right, but the constant interchanging of the three backs won’t do any good. No combination of any two is good enough, even though they have most evidently been playing below form through being fearful of the man behind them. I haven’t the faintest idea whom you referred to as a goalkeeper who would be ‘delighted to help them out.’ But Menham, of Northern Nomads, and late of Hightown, is unquestionably a good keeper. I think he is superior to Howard Baker or Mitchell, of Manchester City. I have played with and against all three. Like Mitchell, he wears spectators, butit doesn’t seem to handicap him. I haven’t seen Menham to speak to this season, and he has not the slightest idea that I am writing this. Did you hear what John Lewis said of him after the Queen’s Park game at the Tower a month or two ago? Mind you, I don’t know if he would like to play for Everton as an amateur, and I don’t know whether he would be able to travel far on Saturdays-supposing Everton did want him. But I am confident that if he did get under Everton’s cross-bar, their troubles would be over for quite a while. I don’t want to see Everton despatched carriage forward to the Second Division, and I do believe that the best man to stop that is on the doorstep living in Wallasey.” 
HUDDERSFIELD MAKE NO CHANGES FOR EVERTON
Huddersfield Town are satisfied with the team that did duty against Notts Forest, including Mercer, the former Hull City goalkeeper, and the same eleven has been selected to play against Everton at Goodison on Saturday, viz.;- Mercer; Goodall, Wadsworth; Steele, Wilson (T.), Watson; Williams, Cook, Wilson (C.), Stephenson, and Smith (W.H.). 

EVERTON’S CONFIDENCE RESTORED FOR THE HUDDERSFIELD GAME
Liverpool Echo - Friday 28 November 1924
Bee’s Notes
Huddersfield, who visit Everton to-morrow, arose from such a position, and they have tasted championship and Cup victories through the merit of their side. They now have run into a patch of murky luck. Ted Taylor, the member for Balmoral, still nurses a badly crocked muscle, and curses Fate that he should have run into such an accident as that against Manchester City. Boot kept for him against the Livers’ side a few weeks ago and was rather demonstrative. Now Huddersfield being another man, their newcomer, Mercer, brother of the Sheffield U man, who was signed but a fortnight ago from Hull City.
WELCOMED HERE
Huddersfield will always be welcomed here, for they are among the most sporting sides in the land, and one thinks of such names as W.H. Smith, Sam Wadsworth, Clem Stephenson, Ted Taylor (to name but a quartette party), and says “ these players don’t need a referee.” Everton have always aimed at that type of player, and I know that some of their most joyous and successful games have been with Huddersfield. After the win of mid-week, Everton surely have regained confidence fore and aft, and we shall go to Walton believing that a victory is due us and is upon us. Huddersfield’s style of play, together with Everton’s earnestness and improvement in defence, should lead to a game full of football’s best points. Everton;- Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; Peacock, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Huddersfield Town; Mercer; Goodall, Wadsworth; Steele, T. Wilson, Watson; Williams, Cook, Wilson, Stephenson, Smith.

FAMOUS OLD-TIMERS
November 29, 1924. The Liverpool Football Echo
Some Goalkeepers who made Fame in Liverpool
“Badly” Pinnell’s Long Legs
Who remembers dairty Davie Jardine, the idol of spectators in his day at Everton? Today his son has a large circle of admires so time is surely on the wing and indeed one can scarcely pick up a team sheet of today and fail to find a name that records heroes of an earlier period. Good football is brail in a player, and comes out in his sons given half a chance. Today a score of names of promising players could easily be picked that one their origin to players of our local teams. Jardine had a particularly attractive style of play that was taking to the eye and thoroughly effective in result. He combined the agility of a cat with the resourcefulness of a squirrel. Although of slim build, he was a bundly of particular development and could wriggle his way through a swarm of thrusting forwards and never give a chance of losing possession of the ball. No matter how many players charged at him, he seemed able to clear their assault and come through unhurt and with the ball still in safe custody. One series of hard grueling games in the Lancashire Cup ties was with Bury, then an unknown power outside the ranks of the Lancashire League, where their prowess was well understood. When Everton were drawn against Bury, these who didn’t know thought it was an easy journey for the premier club, but the drawn games and replays proved a different result, and the dour never-say-die” tactics of the “unknown” club carried them through their ties successfully, and eventually won the cup for them. In these particular ties Jardine showed to great advantage – although his style appeared to play somewhat to the gallery-still but for him the score against Everton in those matches would have been formidable so fearless and desperate was the vigour the Bury men brought into their play.
“Baldly” Pinnell
Archibald Pinnell originally played for Everton as a centre-forward in the Combination team. He was a tall, good-looking boy, with long, lanky limbs, and a stretch of arm in like proportion. He had a great reputation in Scotland as a promising youth of whom great things were expected. At Everton he straightway made a great impression on the home supporters. He was of a naturally sunny disposition, and no incident in the game –no matter how vigorous the play, refused to remove his perpetuates smile of happy contentment. He was extremely active on the field, and a real glutton for work, but he had an extremely disconcerting habit of being able to thrust out at long leg at unexpected moments that invariably robbed or upset his opponents. In running, while his movements were slow his strides were prodigious, so that he seemed in a few steps to overtake without effort a man who had apparently got “well away,” This and the barefaced robbery of the ball used to get the other fellows either “wild” or guessing, and tickled the crowd immensely and so with the two long legs, that would shoot out either side, and two long arms that would resolve like wind-mills, he was soon nicknamed “Scissors” and it became the hero of most games he played in. Whenever he went after the ball the crowd laughed when he got it they marred when he did the “splits” and missed it they shrieked again. Later on it was found that “Baldy’s” long legs were more useful in defence than in attack, and he was brought back to centre half, where he became a greater favourite than ever. Many people used to go to Combination matches just to see Pinnell play, and were satisfied they had got their money’s worth. Finally Pinnell was brought into goal and there he finished his career with Everton. When he stood in the middle of the goal it was a lucky shot that he could not field with either arm or leg. He never jumped up to kick a ball, he could reach higher with one foot on the ground than most players could jump in those days.
Some Unusual
John Hillman the “mighty” goalkeeper, was in his day a prime favourite with Everton people, players and spectators alike. He had a great name at Burnley before he came to Everton, but he certainly added to his laurels at Goodison Park. For his bulk and weight he was the most active goalkeeper of his day, and took a deal of solid grueling that less conscientious players would have dodged. His massive proportions made it difficult for him to avoid the heavy charging that the laws of the game then permitted, and spectators of today have little idea of the amount of vicious by-play that was indulged in by some players of those days, especially mouth, where the crowding hid a deal from the view of the referee. When one realizes the high art that photography has reached today, those old methods could be clearly impossible. It is a commonplace nowadays to see a photo showing three or four players in the air at once trying to head the ball. The position of every hand, elbow, and knee is clearly exposed. Then such instantaneous photography was unknown, and unscrupulous players took full benefit. After one grievous and grueling game for Everton, Hillman reached the dressing room in a pitiable plight; his hugh limbs were black and blue. A dozen times in the course of the game –the fortunes of which had been against his team throughout –he had thrown himself bodily and full length on the ground to keep the ball out. His bulk of frame and flesh had saved the limbs from fracture, but he had been roughly treated, and his big heart was indignant. “I’ve often heard” he grunted, as the trainer applied the healing balm,” that all goalkeepers are mad. Upon my soul I believe it, or they never would be goalkeepers.” There are many goalkeepers today, who would probably subscribe to that statement.
Jimmy Trainer
While our symposium has mostly dealt with players of the home circle in Liverpool no record of recollection of old days can resist a tribute to the “Prince of goalkeepers” when the custodians of former days come under review and it is because Trainer was such a prime favourite with Liverpool people that the reference has a just place. There have been great players since James Trainer last played in goal for Preston North End. We have in Liverpool ourselves produced great players in that position. While the records of the game are kept we can never overlook such names as Dick Williams of Everton or Harry Storer and Sam Hardy of Liverpool. The latter two, especially, will always appear among the names that are classics of the game but James Trainer, of North End, was a great player in himself, and he helped to develop the art of the goalkeeper, from which all great players that followed him have profited. He found the position of goalkeeper one of scant importance, the sort of place where you might put a man who was not quite good enough for any other part of the team. When Trainer left off the North End jersey for the last time, the position of goalkeeper was established as the one key position of the team where only the best is good enough! Further than that, James Trainer brought artistry into the game and a knightly spirit of chivalry that, outside some of the university teams, was unknown. He played the game as a gentleman would, with courtesy and kindliness of heart, but with brave, undaunted velour. He was gentle to the weak valiant to the strong, stout of heart, and clear in understanding. He played in a team that was brilliant beyond any of its compeers. By sheer ability passing found and stereotyped the short passing game we play today. Trainer helped by word a d counsel to mould the brilliancy of that wonderful North End team of champions and of them all none was more brilliant than James Trainer, their wonder “Prince.”

HUDDERSFIELD A TASTY DISH FOR EVERTON.
November 29, 1924. The Daily Courier.
BLUES CONFIDENT .
Everton have a tasty dish to serve up in the visit of the Champions, and judgement by the display of the Blues in last Wednesday; s Cup-tie, they will give Huddersfield a warm reception. Mercer, who made his debut with Huddersfield Town last week, did not get the opportunity of displaying his skill in goal owing to the inability of Notts County to overcome the defence of Goodall and Wadsworth. It is up to the Blues this afternoon to see that a similar state does not prevail. With Harland back in goal, and Cock as leader the team will have more confidence in its own ability to win. Huddersfield Town are quite as clever this season as last, and will not surrender the points without a great struggle. Still, Everton before their own spectators should raise a winning flag.

BROAD’S 1ST APPEARANCE
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 29, 1924
The whole of the city will be delighted to know that Jim Broad will make his first appearance in the match against the South Africans at Goodison Park on Wednesday next. The team is interesting in other respects, because it brings to view Glover for the first time in first team society. The South Africans are a splendid combination, and there should be a great crowd in view of their performance at Anfield. The play a different kind of game to ours. Everton team; Harland; Glover, Kerr; Peacock, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Broad, Cock, and Troup.

HUDDERSFIELD TOO GOOD FOR EVERTON
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 29 November 1924
COOK AND WILSON SCORE IN GAME WHICH REVEALED THE BRILLIANCE OF THE WORKSHIRE TEAM, SAYS “BEE.”
At Goodison Park, Huddersfield were a big attraction. Everton; Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; Peacock, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Huddersfield Town; Mercer; Goodall, Wadsworth; Steele, T. Wilson, Watson; Williams, Cook, Wilson, Stephenson, Smith.
The ritual of the officials testing the nets is generally a formal matter, but today an Everton net was found to be out of order, and Elliott had to become the fisherman. Everton won the toss, which meant that Mercer, the new goalkeeper, had to stand  in the sunlight.
BAPTISM OF FIRE
Everton began in amanner that was wholly encouraging. Chedgzoy gave Mercer an awkward high ball, and followed it up with a sound drive, which Mercer caught confidently. He was not so good in the neat two spasms. Troup, whose early play was very sprightly, followed up full and fresh, and when he passed to Chadwick, that player spooned a curling shot that Mercer mishandled, and a moment later the goalkeeper kicked without the sure touch that means yards of space eaten up at one effort. There were no offside tactics and no fouls in this game, therefore there was salt in most of the movements. With this exception of Cook failing close in, and C. Wilson heading near after little Williams had centred remarkably well. Huddersfield had little chance to move up. Even so, when the Yorkshire side did attack they made the 28,000 people fearful of what might happen. Each of the home half-backs in one of Huddersfield's rallies failed to kick clear, and as Steele did something similar, it suggested an epidemic. The wind was more troublesome than the spectators imagined. and Everton had the good fortune to be playing with the elements behind them.
COOK SCORES
The wind did not do Everton much good, for once again they found themselves in arrears. Cook let in C. Wilson and Harland, fortunately, came out of his goal and made a tip-top catch, only to be beaten a moment later by a somewhat similar more started by Steele and completed by Cook. With a left foot low shot, he scored in the extreme left hand corner. Everton were surprised, bothered, and eventually seemed to play too hard-they “pressed” and were not nearly as sure in their movements as Williams and Stephenson. Certainly Irvine tried to plough through, and also made a centre that the defence did not treat so seriously as demanded, and Cock headed in, against which there was a very exciting period when from a corner badly placed Stephenson found himself in front of goal and trying to sidestep one man, he placed the ball more conveniently easy for Williams to score.
THE LUCK OF THE GAME
McDonald made a superb tackle to stop the easiest of goals, and only a minute had passed before Everton had a let-off, the like of which they could not expect again. C. Wilson was a yard in front of goal with only Harland and honours to think about, and yet so good a shot missed this golden gift, the ball hitting Harland on the knees. Goodall was the one patent weakness on the Yorkshire side, possibly because his chest had been stud-marked. He let in Chedgzoy in ugly manner, and did not pay a goal for his failure.
TED TAYLOR
Ted Taylor, the Huddersfield goalkeeper met his companion at the railway station. His damaged knee is enclosed in a special case, which only permits a limited amount of exercise. Mercer did not held tight when Cock challenged him and a corner accrued, and apart from an orphan first time shot by Peacock which hit T. Wilson, Everton were still on the defensive. Irvine was clever until it came to finishing point, and Chadwick now tried two efforts that were quite worthy if unsuccessful. With all the tragedy of a goal in arrears, Everton could not forbear a smile a little. Troup and little Williams sat on each other likes babes in arms.
Half-time; Everton nil, Huddersfield 1
Everton began the second half in lively fashion, which is their custom, and when T. Wilson fouled Cock, Chedgzoy took the free kick, and Mercer made a creditable save, sending the ball over for a corner. A second corner should have arisen from this incident, but Referee Nunnerley did not see the ball pass off a Huddersfield defender. Up to now the Everton backs had done all the pass-back work. When Goodall elected to join in the idea he could not have blamed Mercer had a goal arisen, as the ball was put back sharply, and Mercer needed to make a good save.
COOK TRIES AGAIN
Cook came to within inches of a second goal, his shot being smothered out, after which he headed against the cross-bar and hurt himself into the bargain, this attack arising through a foul by McDonald on W.H. Smith. Peacock saved an awkward situation, Goodall kicked insecurely when Chedgzoy applied curl to his centre. Everton forwards were disappointing, even though we allowed for Huddersfield’s superiority in nearly every department. The crowd cheered ironically when Troup got a pass for a chance, but they cheered genuinely enough a moment later a thoroughly good goal. Clem Stephenson was the brains of the point, while H. Smith was a partner and C. Wilson signed the deed. The beginning of this charming act was an idea of Stephenson, by which he just put his foot on the ball, and Smith, anticipating the move, fell in with the anticipated pass. It was not good to see a trip made by Livingstone, nor was one comfortable when Stephenson took the free kick and made Harland effect a good save. Troup for a change tried a shot on Mercer, whose save was full of confidence. Everton could not make an impression, and with Irvine jumping, their chances became more and more frail.
TROUP DAMAGES HIS SHOULDER.
They hoped for a penalty when Cock, following up in the penalty area, went to ground, but nothing came of the appeal. Troup went off with an apparently dislocated shoulder. Troup resumed before the end of the game.
COMMENTS
Huddersfield went nearer the top and Everton nearer the bottom through today’s verdict at Goodison Park. No-one could eavil at the result and it remains for the Everton directors to ponder over the faults of the team that faded from brilliance “all on a summer’s day.” The team work of Huddersfield counted for a lot. When they moved off, every link was locked to another link, and contrariwise to Everton, they made the sure thing when the chance came, whereas Everton seemed compelled to dribble before they made a pass.

STUB MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 29, 1924
By Louis T. Kelly

• Mr. Jack Howcroft, the doyen of referees, is to officiate at Goodison on Wednesday in the Everton v. South Africans match.
• It is hoped to bring him to Merseyside as speaker at a big “Football Sunday” demonstration later in the season.
• When is a corner kick not a corner kick? When it changes to a dribble
• Everton’s latest capture was Broad-casted on Sunday night.
• Jimmy Broad, the latest Everton centre-forward recruit, registered 22 goals two seasons ago in Division 1 for Stoke.
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