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OUTSIDE FORWARD PLAY
Ireland’s Saturday Night- Saturday, October 1, 1921
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
DASH, SPEED AND CONTROL
BY SAM CHEDGZOY, (Everton F.C, and England)
Every position on the Soccer field has special needs and peculiarities of its own. I should certainly say that this fact is generally understood and recognised by the great majority of the spectators who crowd the stands or are outside the ropes at all first-class matches during the winter months. Not I doubt if it is sufficiently grasped, sufficiently understood, after all, if one may judge by the remarks one often hears, both on and off the field of play, and by the voluntary “advice” yelled into one’s ears whenever the opportunity comes for this during a keen struggle with an opposing team. The outside forward could not possibly, even if he would, do a huge number of things which some rope-critics frequently call upon him to do. Or, if he did contrive to do them, they would be, in ninety-nine cases out of every hundred, worse than useless. When you are dashing along full-speed with the ball towards the opposite goal some fellow in the crowd yells at you to “Shoot”! though you are still a tremendous distance from the net, or when you could not even place the ball within yards of its mouth owing to the awkward angle or spot you chance to be at when he shoots. Or another bright-idea-ed youth will call on you to “Pass”! when to do so would just about settle any chance your side might have of scoring a minute or two later; when there is nobody in a suitable position to receive the ball to advantage if you did pass; when you yourself know the proper thing to do is to go further on your own.  I mention these little points to show you that the average winger knows his business quite as well, and mostly far better, than the would-be adviser who is not playing. The outside forward who gets into any good League team at all may be set down as not without some fairly good idea of what is required from him, and from any fellow playing in that place. For our position, like those of every other man in the eleven, has its own peculiarities.
TRAINED, TUTORED, AND ADVISED
We have studied these to a nicety; we have pondered on them till our heads have ached; we have been trained, tutored, advised about them by experts and former first-rate players still there remains little more to be learned in that way. I am not saying that any outside player, even in First League games, can never learn anything more. Goodness gracious, one can always be learning something new or worth knowing in Soccer. But what I do say is that it will take a very superior person indeed to teach such men as those who play on the wing for clubs like Tottenham, Aston Villa, Burnley, Preston North End., etc., anything more than they know about this. Now, we fellows at outside-whenever right or left- have to possess certain characteristics more or less pre-eminently. One of these must be an extra “dash of speed” to most other players in our ranks. We are like the far-flung or scouting wings of an army. Ours has to be the rapid and constant movement, which is prepared for any change of plan, any new turn of the tide, any unforeseendenouement during the game. All the forwards must be men who can move along pretty quickly, but the outsiders must be able to go a yard or two faster in ten seconds than the rest can. For we have to cover more distance, and that far oftener than our comrades during the progress of a keen match. And as it is absolutely necessary for us to keep up with the best of the forwards we must be able to get along a trifle quicker than they, seeing that we have to get over a bigger distance to do this. The “dash” of speed, then, is one of our most needful equipments as wingers. The comes the “dash” of controlling the ball,” if I may use that somewhat awkward expression. But doubtless you gather what I mean. Other men will have a perceptible fraction of a second in which to get the ball well under their control, in which to gather it, in which to determine how they shall use it when it is at their toes. But the outside man has seldom, indeed, that same fraction of time allowed him.
GATHERING BALL AT FULL SPEED
He is probably going full speed when hegets theball at all, and if he knows his job thoroughly he knows he must not have to stop to gather the ball, nor to decide what he shall do with it, not to get to it under proper control. He must take it without pause, continue his course with it instanter, and know exactly how he means to get rid of it at a certain point, if possible, either by swinging it towards his inside man or by himself chancing a difficult-angled kick at the net. That is what I mean by the" dash of controlling the ball." It is peculiar to the wingers in a way no other player has to meet. And according to our proficiency and skill in achieving these things will be our in success in kicking, or leading up to goals. Then comes, too, the “dash” of shooting at goal. Again with first-rate outsides this is a special “dash,” which their comrades do not usually have to show. The wingman must be able to shoot hard from all sorts of dreadful angles. His kicking is quite of a different kind to that of insides, with the goal mouth much easier to reach, or from that of the centre, who is generally right facing the full width of the net. He has to decide on just the best angle for kicking compatible with his environment and the men trying to hinder him. If he misjudges this in the least his shot at goal will almost surely be fruitless, since the awkward position from which he shoots does not allow himself to retrieve a mistake, as may sometimes happen to an inside-man or centre when he shoots.
EXTRA DRIVE IN SHOOTING
Then, too, the comparatively long distance which an outsider has to drive the ball, either at goal or to his centre, allows far more time for the goalie or his comrades to intervene and deal with the threatened shot, than does the kick of a good centre or insider. Thus the wing-men need a particular “dash” in their shots, a little bit of that extra drive, of that forceful power, of that real “devil” when themselves trying to score, than do some of their comrades on the field. And, lastly, there is a specially strong “dash” of character necessary, for the control of temper, the calm equanimity, the coolness and patience (which are sometimes found wanting) if a wing forward is to be a model of what the position requires. Only an angel could be expected to restrain that “dash of temper,” which will persist in rising above most wing-men’s control. However, it has top be done before you can claim to be a really tip-top outside player in soccer. So the sooner you learn to do it the better. But there- I think you will acknowledge now there is a good deal of special “dash” needed, if you are to play well at outside right or outside-left in a first-class eleven, eh? 

LATEST EVERTON CATCH
Ireland’s Saturday Night- Saturday, October 1, 1921
BOBBY IRVINE TRANSFER
DUNMURRY’S SCORING FORWARD
The most talked of man in Irish football during the last few days has been “Bobby” Irvine, the Dunmurry inside right, who after long and painful angling has been “hooked” by Everton. He left the Ulster capital on Tuesday night as a very promising capture of the Mersey city club. The Everton envoys made no fewer than three successive trips to this side before Irvine’s consent to sign their papers was secured. This persistency reflects the high opinion that they entertained of him. Bob Kyle, of Sunderland, and others had highly praised his abilities, and when the Evertonian agents saw for themselves they found that these recommendations were in no way overestimated. After somewhat protracted negotiations-for Irvine had no burning desire to leave this side-matters were fixed up, and now he finds himself in Liverpool. The transfer fee was £500.  If an any district Irvine’s future career will be followed with keener interest than another, it will be in his native Lisburn. If footballers are born and not made, Irvine is surely of the “born” school, for was not his father, “Sammy” Irvine, centre half for a Lisburn club called Wesley? One of the best-hearted fellows, he turned out, though over the presented age, in the greatest of all games-that against the Kaiser’s hordes -and made the supreme sacrifice. Grit and pluck, therefore, are in the blood. Everton’s latest recruit is about 21 years of age, so that he will be excellent material to be handled by the expert trainers who pay so much attention to the finest points of the game across the water. He picked up the elements of the game with a Church Lads’ Brigade team attached to Christ’s Church, Lisburn, and a good schoolboy side it was. When it went the way of most junior football clubs, Irvine had a brief spell with Hilden, where the great Barbour threadmills are, and then migrated to Dunmurry. He finished the 1919-1920 season there, and all that of 1920-1921. That he was early conspicuous for superior work is gathered from the fact that two season ago he missed his place in the junior international by one vote. His form so improved that there was no keeping him out of the Irish team last season, when he helped our boys to win their engagement against Scotland on Scottish soil for the first time, Irvine strips big and strong, is a glutton for work on the field, and is a deadly shot. This day fortnight he netted the ball no fewer than four times for Dunmurry. Up till the interval he was oblivious of the fact that the keen eyes of Everton directors were upon them. At that period he had scored twice. At half-time he was let into the secret. This might have put many another man off his game; but no so Irvine, who went out and added a couple of more goals. “Bobby” has a younger brother in Church Lads’ Brigade football in Lisburn. He is every whit as promising, and cross-Channel directors might do worse than keep an eye on him too.

EVERTON SIGN JUNIOR
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 1, 1921
Everton have signed George Caddick as pro. He is the 5ft 9in, all 11st player of the “A” side, who is a local (a Bootle product), who has developed on right lines since starting with the “A” side.

EVERTON IN TOWN
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 1, 1921
ARSENAL MAKE NO CHANGE IN THEIR SIDE
THE NEW IRISH FORWARD
F.E.H. TELLS HOW THE BALL AND THE GAME WENT AT HIGHBURY
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald (Captain); Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Jones, Fazackerley, S. Davies, Reid, Harrison. Arsenal; Williamson; Cownley, Hutchins; Whittaker, Butler, McKinnon; Rutherford, White, Baker, Bradshaw, Blyth. Referee; Mr. W.G. Day, Derby. Arsenal though they ought to have won at Goodison Park last week, and believed they could win to-day. They made no change although they had signed a Carlisle forward a few days ago. Everton on the other hand were forced for a change by the selection of Chedgzoy for the match in Ireland. Jones was the natural deputy, but there were other changes- Fazackerley became inside-right, and Stan Davies was brought in to try to bring the forward line to attacking power. The players accomplished by Directors Sawyer, Banks, and Green and Secretary McIntosh, made the journey to Town in nice time for supper yesterday, and then retired for a good night’s rest. This morning broke thick and foggy, and at 11 o’clock it seemed that the match might not be played. The sun, however, gained the ascendant, and at 3 o’clock we had a blazing summer afternoon, more characteristic of mid-June than early October. The ground at Highbury looked in perfect condition, and there were quite 25,000 people present when the teams lined out as selected. McDonald won the toss, but there was no advantage in this, because the air was as still as the proverbial millpond. Everton were the first to make play through Fleetwood, but their right wing was checked, and Arsenal getting well on the run on the left, Baker put in a swift ground shot, which Downs saved in masterly manner.
THE FIRST INJURY
The Everton ex-captain was hurt in this endeavour, and had to be attended to. The visitors then made ground on both wings, but they were held by Cownley and Hutchins, and in a few minutes the home vanguard were assailing Fern’s charge. Rutherford and White ran down and from the latter’s pass Baker put in a lightning shot, which passed just behind the post. Everton in tun took up the running in methodical fashion, and a magnificent movement on the right looked certain of success when Davies struck the upright with a terrific shot. The balance of play for a time was pretty even, and the Arsenal forwards kept the Everton defenders quite as busy as the home backs. Rutherford on one occasion got right away and out the leather to Baker, who headed over the bar. Then Blyth ran down the left at top speed and centred well, but Downs was able to boot the ball away. For quite a long time after this the pressure was all on the side of the Arsenal but the Everton defence was not to be shaken and gradually the visitors began to assert themselves. Jones led off with a fine spirit, and Fazackerley literally juggled with the ball until within a few yards of the goal when he lost possession. The visitors were now enjoying the better of the argument, and a beautiful bit of pattern weaving was only spoiled by Davies coming to grief at the critical moment.
A GOAL FROM WHITE
The Arsenal replied with a fierce and sustained attack on their opponent’s goal in the course of which Baker struck the upright. Although temporarily beaten back, they soon returned to their guns, and White, getting the better of McDonald, scored with a long shot, which caught the side of the post and glanced into the net. This reverse had the effect of steadying Everton considerably, and half-back play led to consistent good work on the part of Davies and his wings. The inside men were, however, unable to find the target, and at the other end Baker set an example of sharp shooting, which caused Fern to throw himself full length on the ground in order to stop a daisy-cutter from Baker. Everton rallied again. Davies taking a forward pass looked certain to equalise, when the whistle went for offside. The same doubtful decision was given a few minutes later when Jones looked like getting through, and after this we had some rather scrappy and haphazard play. The Arsenal were the first to force the pace again. Bradshaw giving the ball to Baker, the latter failed to score at short range, thanks to the alertness of Fern. E. Rutherford then tried his luck with a long dropping shot, but he was too strong, and the ball fell over the bar.
DESPERATE EFFORTS
As the interval approached the Everton forwards made desperate efforts to get on level terms, but first Fazackerley and then Reid had shots intercepted, and two good centres were thus lost. Downs had to kick into touch in order to stop Bradshaw, and at the opposite end Davies missed an excellent opening. Just on half-time the Arsenal made a great dash, and after Downs had raced across to save the situation, a corner caused further anxiety. This, however, was cleared, but Arsenal were still pressing when half time came.
Half-time; Arsenal 1, Everton 0
COMMENTS
The first period had produced some sparkling and pretty football in which Everton had shown consideration cleverness in the finer art of the game, but they did not finish with the necessary accuracy, Davies did fairly well in leading his line, and Fazackerley was tricky but superficial. All the backs played sound football and if the defence was once or twice shaky it was because they underestimated the determination of the Arsenal attack.
EVERTON AGGRESSIVE
There were probably 40,000 people present when play was resumed. Everton at once struck an aggressive note and Davies getting between the backs put in a glorious shot, which was saved at the cost of a corner. The visitors again swooped down on the home goal, and Jones out a centre over which Williamson ran out to threw away, when he came into violent collision with another player, and the game was stopped for a couple of minutes before he recovered. The visitors continued to strive in order to place themselves on level terms, and two long shots were sent in by Jones and Harrison, but they came to nothing, and Davies was once more unlucky when he shot straight at the home custodian. During one rush in the Everton goal Downs was in the wars and had to be attended to by the trainer, and then the fight was resumed as fiercely as ever. Davies misjudged a shot and injured his foot.

EVERTON v  BLACKPOOL
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 1, 1921
CENTRAL LEAGUE AT GOODISON PARK
At Goodison Park. Teams;-
Everton Res; Howard Baker; Fare, Yarwood; Brown, Leddy, Garrett; Spencer, Irving, Moffatt, Clennell, and Alford. Blackpool Res; Richardson; Stroud, Ford; Baker (L.H.), Leaver, Rooks, Dyke, Lane, Alvey, Sibbald, and Baker (C.). Referee; Mr. J.J. Turner, of Preston.
The return fixture between these teams took place this afternoon before a moderate attendance at the start. Everton made change from last week, when they were defeated by 2 goals to nil. Irving, their latest Irish recruit, took up his inside right berth with Spencer as partner, who has lately been assisting the first team. Leddy won the toss, and Everton started with the sun behind them. There was very little between the teams on the opening play. Spencer was the first to get away, and finished a solo run by giving to Irving, who was just robbed by Ford, when about to shoot. A free kick against Moffatt was easily repulsed and Everton then took up the attack. All their play to this point was through the right wing. Then some neat work by the halves set Alford going, and finally Leddy grazed the bar with a good drive. For fully ten minutes Blackpool were not in the picture. Then a foul against Clennell was taken by that player, who shot strongly, but wide. At last Blackpool took up the attack, and good play by Dyke ended in Alvey being deprived of shooting through Fare taking the ball from his toes. Again Blackpool advanced and Alvey fed his right wing nicely only to find Dyke shooting wide when well placed. Play now opened out more, and still Everton held the upper hand. Their passing was good and well timed. Alford was applauded for a fine run down the field, finishing with a perfect centre on the line, which Stroud only got away with difficulty. Howard Baker made his first save from Sibbald, and it was only after the second attempt that he managed to gather the ball and punt it to the half way line. Everton again swarmed around the visitors’ goal and Moffatt almost got through. The first goal, however, came to Blackpool after forty minutes play from a corner taken by Dyke, who headed the ball into the goalmouth and the ball was scrimmage, Sibbald netted.
Half-time; Blackpool Res 1, Everton res 0
After fifteen minutes play in the second half Clennell equalised for Everton Reserves.
BEE’S ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS
H.B.W. Everton’s goalposts are situated north and south; Liverpool’s north-east and south west

THE NEW EVERTON BOY
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 1, 1921
HISTORY OF IRVINE, THE IRISH FORWARD
A QUAINT STORY
A BROTHER EVERY WHIT AS GOOD AS BOBBY
Asked for a word or two regarding Everton’s new player, an Irish colleague sent me the following novel special;-
Dropping into a hairdresser’s shop in Lisburn last march, I was hailed by my barber friend with “Any stamps, Mr.-? “Yes,” I answered, “who wants any?” He nodded to a youthful-looking neighbour and said, “Bobby Irvine.” He then added, “Bobby is writing to Charlie Watson (the I.F.A. secretary by the way) to say he will play in the Junior International. He just missed his place last year by one vote.” I may say that Ireland won the match on Scottish soil for the first time, and Irvine fully justified his selection. He is about 21 and picked up the elements of the game with a Church Lads’ Brigade team attached to Christ Church, Lisburn; and a good schoolboy side it was, for I have seen it play. When it went the way of most football clubs, Irvine had a brief spell with Hilden where the great Barbour thread-mills are, and the migrated to Dunmurry, a village midway between Belfast and Lisburn. He finished the 1919-1020 season there and all that of 1920-21. I knew his father, “Sammy” Irvine, when he played centre half for a Lisburn club called Wesley. Poor Sam one of the best-hearted of fellows, turned out, through over the prescribed age, in the greatest of all games -that against the Kaiser’s hordes-and made the supreme sacrifice. Irvine has a younger brother in the Church Bridge football in Lisburn, who is every whit as promising. I would advise the Everton directors to keep an eye on him too.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, October 1, 1921
By Louis T. Kelly

ARSENAL’S REVIVAL
Athletic News-Monday, October 3, 1921
CLEVER GOAL BY WHITE BRINGS VICTORY AGAINST EVERTON
By Scrutator
Fast and fascinating play was the order of the day at Highbury, where the Arsenal delighted 35,000 spectators with one of the best games seen at the ground this season. Although the margin was the narrowest possible, Everton were well beaten.  A blazing sun did not deter the players from maintaining a splendid pace throughout. Davies provided the opening thrill, following a nice piece of dribbling by Fazakerley, but the Everton forwards met a determined trio M half-backs, and their efforts at scoring were too slow in execution. The Arsenal five were quicker on the ball, but overkeenness spoilt many of their attempts, especially to front of goal. A particularly good shot from WHITE gave Arsenal the lead, and after that they played up wonderfully well, keeping play in Everton’s half until the interval. Baker, at centre-forward, was energy personified, and many of his efforts deserved a better fate. He held his wings well together, and displayed many fine touches although confronted with a difficult problem In Brewster. With more experience he well go far to solving the Arsenal’s centre-forward difficulty.  Rutherford and Blyth sent in many excellent crosses, but Bradshaw was inclined to hang on to the ball too long.
STRENGTH WITHOUT LENGTH
Butler gave an excellent display, and suffered nothing in comparison to his visa-vis, though occasionally Davies proved too fast for him. Cownley and Hutchins were not so impressive as Downs and McDonald, but all four were prone to indulge in hefty kicking with little or no direction, and Downs should remember that sitting on the ball is not really the most effective method of defence. Both Williamson and Fern pleased with their work, and the latter appeared to be unsighted when White scored, otherwise his display was faultless. Had all their opportunities been accepted the Arsenal would have retired winners by a much larger margin, and if they can maintain the form they showed in this match they will soon attain a higher position in the League table. Everton, who were without Chedgzoy, were disappointing at times, especially at half-back, where Grenyer and Fleetwood gave very little support to their forwards. Harrison was the most effective of the front line, but he got few opportunities. Fazackerley was very prominent in midfield, but could do little right in front of goal. Arsenal; Williamson; Cownley, Hutchins; Whittaker, Butler, McKinnon; Rutherford, White, baker, Bradshaw (Captain), and Blyth. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald (Captain); Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Jones, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid, and Harrison. Referee; W.G. Day, Derby.

EVERTON’S LATEST RECRUIT
Athletic News-Monday, October 3, 1921
Everton have made another successful visit to Ireland. They have secured Robert Irvine, a junior international inside-right, who was born in Lisburn, near Belfast, twenty-one years ago, and developed with Dunmurry. Sunderland, Cardiff City, Dundee and the Belfast senior clubs were on his track, but Mr. T.H. McIntosh secured him on a two years’ agreement. He stands 5ft 8 ½ in., and weighs 11 stone.

CHEDGZOY SCORED THE GOAL EVERTON WANTED
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, October 3, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Everton are said to have been searching for McInally’s transfer. They fared no better, apparently, than did Liverpool.
They seem to have had a glorious game at the Oval, Belfast, where the Irish League was beaten once again. I wish I had been there instead of watching a terribly poor game at Anfield. The English League team had no trouble. It was good to note that Chedgzoy scored the goal on the last pal, as it were. Everton wanted the goal to save their face at Highbury.
EVERTON’S SHOWING IN TOWN
By F.E.H
F.E.H writes of the Highbury game- Chatting with a director of the Arsenal Club after the match with Everton at Highbury I was assured that it was the best game seen on that enclosure for a couple of seasons. This may sound like an exaggeration but the Gunners were certainly right on the mark and once having got a grip of the enemy they never let go. It was not so much their cleverness-most judges will admit that Everton were much the more polished side- as their pushfulness and determination that won for them the day. The visitors were dead out of luck, when in the first few minutes of play Davies struck the foot of the upright with a rattling shot. The Arsenal vanguard replied a quarter of an hour later with a long drive from White, which beat Fern and ultimately decided the issue. It was a ding dong struggle all through and the issue was in doubt right to the close. Everton’s inside forwards were hesitant, whereas the Gunners were all bustle and dash -and it was that which prevailed. Jones played extremely well; and Harrison also took the eye. Brewster, Fleetwood, and Grenyer proved rare stalwarts, and no fault could be found with the other two lines of defence. Arsenal may not be a side of scientists, but they certainly possess that vim which makes for the goalkeeper and for goals. Everybody will be pleased to hear that Bradshaw is looking just as well and playing quite as smartly as ever. He is one of the most popular members of the side, and exchanged greetings with many old friends on Saturday.
BLAIR’S FOUR GOALS
J.E. Blair scored four goals for the ‘Varsity against Whalley Range on Saturday. The last goal was a beauty, and how he got the leather into the net beats everyone, as he was standing in goal as he shot. He gave a good all-round display, and Everton could do with him regularly, says my colleague.

ARSENAL 1 EVERTON 0
October 3, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON LOSE AT HIGHBURY
ARSENAL'S IMPROVED FORM.
Everton's star was not in the ascendant at Highbury on Saturday. They happened to catch the Arsenal right on the top of their form, and though there was only a goal between them at the finish, the Londoners were, on the general run of the play, entitled to the two points. It was rather a curious game –fast, full of episode, clever passing, and clean withal. The home side gained the verdict by the sheer strenuouaness of their attack. They never caused to worry the Everton defence, and with a little better combination they might well have made the margin of victory greater. Merseyside men, on the other hand, put in some wonderfully clever work, and their defence throughout was admirable. The defect seemed to lie with the three inside-forwards, who by no means made the most of the opportunities opened out to them by the half-backs. Had these been seized the Evertonians might quite conceivably have shared the honours with their opponents. It is only fair; however, to repeat that the Arsenal's triumph was well won. It was far and away the best exhibition of football that the Londoners have given this season.
POINTS OF THE PLAY.
The opening passages of the play were fast and exciting, and the whole character of the game might have been turned with the slightest shade of luck. Davies had pushed his way past Hutchins and had Williamson beaten when he shot. Unfortunately for Everton the ball struck the foot of the post, and the danger was cleared. The pace never slackened, and after twenty minutes going the one and only goal of the match fell to the home side. The movement was initiated by Bradshaw, who put the ball to White. The latter steadying himself, let drive at thirty yards' range and though Fern jumped to it he could not stop the ball, which glanced off the upright into the net. After this Baker was conspicuous, but nothing further had happened when the interval arrived.
The second period was quite as hotly contested as the first, and both goals experienced narrow escapes. Baker making excellent use of his head, was a constant source of anxiety to the defenders, while at the other end Williamson was frequently found work from the well-judged centres of Harrison and Jones. The inside men as already indicated, failed to rise to the occasion, but it was a keen struggle to the end.
THE PLAYERS.
Davies at times led his line with great skill but he was watched by Butler. Jones was a very capable substitute for Chedgzoy, and it was certainly not his fault that Fazackerely failed to get through. The left wing pair were frequently well in the picture, but Reid seemed to lack the necessary dash to forge his way through the home defence. All the half-backs played clever football and got through a tremendous amount of work. The backs also bore much of the brunt of the battle, both Downs and McDonald clearing any tackling with celerity and dispatch, while Fern kept an admirable goal. On Saturday's form the Arsenal forwards will get more goals at Highbury. Baker and Bradshaw were especially good. Teams : - Arsenal: - Williamson, goal, Cownley, and Hutchins, backs, Whittaker, Butler, and McKinnon, half-backs, Rutherford, White, Baker, Bradshaw, and Blyth, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs, and McDonald (captain), backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs, Jones, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid, and Harrison, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 1 BLACKPOOL RESERVES 1
October 3, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 8)
At Goodison Park, before a moderate attendance. Everton played their latest capture from Ireland R. Irvine, at inside right and he gave a most creditable display. He fed Spencer at outside right with some neat passes, and was always ready for a shot at goal. Everton at the start kept the visitors busy defending, and no one did better than Stroud, who played, for the “Blues” last season. Still, Blackpool made many raids towards the home goal, chiefly through the fine wing play of Dyke who often had Yarwood in difficulties. It was from one of his centres that Sibbald forced the ball into the net from a scrimmage in the goalmouth which gave the visitors the lead at half-time. On the resumption Everton immediately took up the rushing, and after twenty minutes' play succeeded in equalising through Clennell, the outcome of good play by Moffatt. The home players fought hard to get in front but the Blackpool defence was very sound. Teams: - Everton: - B. Howard-Baker, goal, Fare, and Yarwood, backs, Brown, Leddy, and Garrett, half-backs, Spencer, Irving, Moffatt, Clennell, and Alford, forwards. Blackpool: - Richardson, goal, Stroud, and Ford, backs, H. Baker, Leaver, and Rooks, half-backs, Dyke, Lane, Alvey, Sibbald, C. Baker, forwards.

CHEDGZOY PLAYS FOR ENGLISH LEAGUE
October 3, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Chedgzoy scored the only goal against the Ireland League at Belfast

NORTH WALES LEAGUE AT GOODISON PARK
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, October 4, 1921
Bee’s Notes
At Goodison Park tomorrow, at 3.30, the North Wales League will play Everton, thanks to an inquiry being made by the Welsh folk through this column. These enthusiastic Welsh people have a tough side, I am told by a former colleague, and in facing the following side a capital game should ensue;-
Everton; Pope; Caddick, Stansfield; McGrae, Fare, Yarwood; Parry, Spencer, Virr, Young and Smith.
“True Blue” writes;- brown played a storming game against Blackpool Reserves on Saturday. Irvine, along with Chedgzoy, should make a great wing. The new man showed us that he knows all the tricks of the trade and is not afraid of a first-time shot. Davies is a player whom Everton ought to persevere with; he can shoot and score, as we all saw on Everton’s opening game with Manchester United. He is young, and if kept at centre should make a name for himself. Joe Clennell should now be fit enough to occupy the inside left position; he is still a strong and sure shot. Everton could get a good winning side out of the following;- Fern; Downs, McDonald; Brown or Peacock, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Davies, Clennell, Harrison.
“Supporte;” writes;- I think Everton could not do better than follow “Stud Marks” suggestion to try Peacock as partner to Chedgzoy. At inside left I should try Clennell who has not been given a real chance. Two matches away from home, with a long interval between, is not a trial, and he can still shoot and get goals, which are what we want. I suggest Saturday’s forward line. Chedgzoy, Peacock, Fazackerley, Clennell, and Harrison. Looks all ight!”
GENTLEMEN
I have had a great complaint regarding the Bullens-road side of the Everton ground, which is used barefacedly, for purposes never intend. The alleged gentlemen do not seem to recognise the passing of ladies. “Disgusted” also asks if I will see that a policeman is engaged at Anfield to prevent a similar nuisance parallel to the half-way line. Gentlemen! You should not require controlling.

PEACOCK’S RETURN TO THE EVERTON SIDE
The Liverpool Echo, Wednesday, October 5, 1921
Bee’s Notes
There are Lancashire tussels on Saturday and in view of the much-improved form of the Rovers’ side of Blackburn, Everton are looking to the Walton match to provide them with excellent opposition and a good game. The Everton side, in the estimation of one good judge, has not had sufficient chance to settle. The men have drawn out are they have really started the season, and in his mind Davies should never bene dropped., and Blair’s performance against Newcastle’s which included a wonderful goal, should have been sufficient to have guaranteed him a place in the leading side for some time. It would seem that the defeat by Arsenal on Saturday has not let the selectors become on Saturday has not let the selectors become panicky, for they have made but one change-although Chedgzoy returns of course-Peacock having been given a half back place, where he promised to be the big noise of the season, but the Wigan man had the misfortune to get knocks and no ha’ pence, and was dropped. He is young, he is a swift-moving attacker and a help to his forwards, and I think his form has merited a long run. He will play left half, and the team therefore reads;- Ferns; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid, Harrison.
Reserves (leave Exchange for Blackburn 12.35); Salt; Fare, Livingstone; Brown, Leddy, Garrett; Jones, Spencer, Moffatt, Wall, and Alford.

WILLIAMSON
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 05 October 1921
Williamson, the ex-hibs centre, who turned out for Armadale against Dunfermline, played war-time football with Everton, who made strenuous endeavours secure his permanent transfer.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, October 6, 1921
Judging on yesterday’s showing in the game against Llandudno Corinthians, which they won 6-0, Everton “A” contains promising material from which harry Makepeace ought to turn out some class players. All the forwards are clever and can shoot as the Welsh goalkeeper would testify, for he got many warm ones apart from the six that beat him Young and McGrae, although playing in unaccustomed position, made a strong wing, and Virr, in the centre, who only a few years ago was playing as a half-back for a local secondary school was a keen trier, and successful withal. The half backs played a forcing game, while Caddick and Co, did what little work they were called in for in a confident manner. People, the new custodian, has a safe pair of hands.

EVERTON “A” TOO GOOD FOR LLANDUDNO CORINTHIANS.
October 6, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
In a friendly match at Goodison Park, yesterday afternoon, Llandudno Corinthians proved no match for the Everton “A” team and were beaten by 6 goals to nil. The Welshmen played pretty football at first, but the forcing tactics of the Everton halves and inside forwards soon upset them, with the result that apart from a few raids they were kept on the defensive throughout. Three goals were scored in each half, Vin (2), McGrea (2), Spencer, and Young being the scorers. The first named is a promising young player, who proved himself a trier at centre-forward. Spencer the first team man, did a lot to keep the line together, and was ably supported by Parry. Young and McGrea, through playing in unaccustomed position, formed a nice wing. The half-backs played so well that the defence was barely tested. In the Welsh team, Neal was an outstanding figure, and proved himself a sure tackler and a clever player. The forwards dribbled too much in front of goal, and as a consequence the few chances they did get were frittered away. The Corinthians are a hard-working amateur side, but they are not in Everton's class. Teams : - Everton “A”: - Pope, goal, Caddick, and Stansfield, backs, Gow, Leary, and Fare, half-backs, Parry, Spencer, Vin, McGrea, and Young, forwards. Llandudno Corinthians: - Brown, goal, Owen, and Arnold, backs, D. Williams, Neal, and B. Williams, half-backs, Humphries, Hill, Parsons, Dalton, and Elias, forwards.

BLACKBURN ROVERS AT EVERTON
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 8, 1921
Bee’s
An Irish wire says Everton have been scouting again. Someone has given it cut that Doran, of Brighton has been “eyed.”
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald (captain); Fleetwood, Brewster, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid, Harrison. Blackburn; Sewell; Rollo, Wyllie; Thorpe, Reilly, Heaton; Ralphs, McDonald, Dawson, Holland, Hodkinson. Blackburn Rovers are ever welcome at Goodison Park, and it was good to find that the clerk of the weather had bene a bit kinder to them than in recent weeks, as though the air was humid the ground was soft consequent upon overnight rains. Peacock at half-back, and Chedgzoy returned after League interest. Spite of labour troubles and lack of money the crowd was of good size, though, of course, it was bound to show another drop as compared with last season’s phenomenal figures.
A STARTLING BEGINNING
It was a sensational start. Everton won the toss and a goal in two minutes. An early start was made owing to the foggy atmosphere, and Everton attacked on the right where Fazackerley, Davies and Chedgzoy juggled with their positions. Finally Chedgzoy was legged, and although Blackburn went to take a throw in, they did not get away with the offence, thanks to Referee Russell, of Swindon. Eventually the ball was put across by Fleetwood and the Blackburn defence seemed petrified, and Reid, standing right in front of the goalkeeper, had a gift that was as big a surprise to him as the defenders.  He placed the ball into the net in spite of Sewell attempting to head it away- his only chance of saving. A goal in two minutes was good, but there was plenty of excitement to follow. Fern made a great save from Dawson in spite of the ball being deflected. Then came ma fine run by Chedgzoy, who brought down the house if not the goal, following which Davies had a pass down the middle.
SPARKLING PLAY
Such a rare thing was too good to miss, and the Welshman hit as hard a shot as one could wish, only to find Sewell punch the ball over. It was the best ten minutes football seen this season in the city, and in the pleasure derived one ought to make note of the pretty display by Brewster and Fazackerley and the fiery attack of Chedgzoy. Blackburn were wild when close in. Dawson was wide with his left and McDonald was wild with a drive, whereas Fazackerley made a drive, although he was crushed for space, and Sewell had to make another great parry. The force of the ball was such that when the goalkeeper touched it, it simply bobbed on to the top of the goal net. There was a little change given, and Ralph’s created a lot of trouble on the right, where Levi Thorpe became a sixth forward, and was strong with boot and head.
THE REFEREE SPEAKS
There was a prolonged attack in the Everton quarters, and a goal would have come if the Rovers had not got in the way of each other. The referee and Thorpe spoke to Heaton for foolishly kicking the ball out of place when a free kick had been given against the half-back. The first stoppage in a fine, bright, enlivening gone came when Peacock and Holland were injured in collision in trying to take benefit from splendid work on the part of Hodkinson, who had left Downs in a dashing away. Thorpe played a general game, and at times was found on the left wing. It was due to the Rovers’ captain that the home left wing had a quite time. The home defence was kept busy and once a pass back lacking in definiteness might have yielded a goal, and only Fern’s safe catching prevented Heaton equalising. Everton tired, and Brewster was hurt, but the home side held out to the interval.
Half-time; Everton 1, Blackburn Rovers 0
The fog lifted during the interval and so did the air in the ball, which had to be replaced. Blackburn had wound up with indifferent shooting by their extreme winger, and now one saw further weak finishing on the part of the Rovers.
REID’S NEGLECT
Hodkinson offered a beautiful chance to Dawson who pulled his shot and turned it outside. Everton were still chiefly on the defence, and Reid was still inclined to forget the centre piece and the right wing- he must open out the game. Brewster, who had been off the field for a while, was limping badly, and his vis-à-vis, Reilly was much below last season’s form. Gradually Everton took the upper hand through a balloon kick by McDonald being followed by an ever-huge punt down the middle.
DAVIES FEINTS AND SCORES
Davies fastened on the ball, and when a Rover failed to get it, the Welshman marched forward and dribbled the defence to bits. Sewell came from his goal, and Davies instead of shooting wildly, feinted to put the ball to the right, and finished up by dragging it to the left side of the goal. Davies had been unlucky and unloved by many of the crowd, but this fine sample of a goal led him to receive shouts from 40,000 throats. It had been anybody’s game up to this point (57th minute). The change was so pronounced that Everton believed in themselves and shot heartily. Fazackerley hit a mile-a-minute shot against the crossbar, and Sewell made another genuinely good and great save from Harrison. Fern objected to the praise going all one way, and he now made a surprise save with one hand when he was running back to his goal. The referee whistled accidentally, and started the game afresh. This Swindon man is a new comer, and on the day’s showing is doing quite well. It was a striking commentary on the Rovers’ attack (alleged) that Heaton was their best shooter. Perhaps the Rovers were troubled through having to wear the flaming red instead of the blue and white quartered. Downs did a lot of work, but none did more than Thorpe, who was as clever as he was nimble. McDonald was likewise shockingly wasteful when he had no chance of Fern scooped the ball out as Ralphs attempted to rush it through the Everton goal.

BLACKBURN v  EVERTON
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, October 8, 1921
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Blackburn. The game opened sensationally, Everton going down right away along the right, Donnelly failing to check the movement which ended in Jones beating Robinson in the first minute. The visitors continued to have the best of play. Jones on the Everton right, was always prominent, while Holford and Wall, on the other wing, also rendered their side splendid assistance.
Half-time; Everton reserves 1, Blackburn Rovers Reserves nil

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Echo-Saturday, October 8, 1921
By Louis T. Kelly

CHEDGZOY LUCKY TO GET OFF WITH HIS SKIN
October 8, 1921. The Liverpool Football Echo
I hope that Chedgzoy excuse my telling you that he was very lucky to get out of Ireland! Why someone didn't shoot him is beyond me to explain. I wonder if he knows that his good loss every man in the Irish team and the trainer £1 each. A Belfast gentleman had promised to give the bonus if the Irish League won or draw. Five minutes before the end of the game he was so satisfied that he would have to pay up that he called the secretary of the Irish League, wrote out his cheque for £12 and after handing it over left the ground and contented. Poor Chedgzoy was not informed of this, and thus he was responsible for another injustice to Ireland. Perhaps its well he got down to the boat soon. Irish League puzzling over the problem of what to do with the cheque.

POOR FINISHING
Lancashire Evening Post- Monday, October 10, 1921
ROVERS MISS CHANCES AT GOODISON
It is new thing for the team playing the better grounded football to be beaten. That is what happened at Goodison Park, where the Rovers sustained their second away defeat. Everton began with such vim and purpose that they were a goal ahead in the first minute, even if was the gift variety. Thus the game was in certain respects similar to that at Deepdale. The home attack, which is perhaps best described as a temperamental line, was livened up almost much the Rovers were depressed, and during the first 15 minutes it was ease Everton every time. After that, though, the Rovers began to collect the ragged ends of their form into something akin to a complete unit, and as consequence always looked like getting on terms. That was as far as they got, however, for their marksmanship was wretched. Time and again scoring positions were evolved, then negatived, and Everton in that respect were fortunate cross over with a solitary goal lead. The second half was even more in favour of the Rovers than the latter portion of the opening period had been; still the side was without a shot in its locker, and even when Stanley Davies, who was allowed far too much room, obtained Everton’s second goal, three straight drives would have won the match. That the Rovers had ample opportunities for accomplishing that all who saw the game will readily admit, but only Heaton found his shooting boots. Numerous comer kicks fell to the Blackburn side all no purpose. In approach they were superior to Everton, even if Fazackerley, with his full-blooded drives, and Davies were always dangerous, but the successful concluding work never came. For their failure in that respect the Rovers deserved their defeat, though the general run of play they were the smarter team. Their combined play was sounder than that of Everton, whoso finishing was all of the individual type, and the absence of a reliable sharpshooter was, as a consequence, all the more to be deplored.
HOLLAND S PLUCK.
So far as the performances individuals were concerned, no one was more prominent than Sewell, who was once more in his happiest vein. The crowd recognised his work, and when Davies congratulated him on one particularly fine save following a rocketing drive by the former North Ender, was cheered to the echo. To put it plainly but accurately, Sewell was safe. Unfortunately his example was stimulant bis colleagues. Both full back lines were erratic, and even if Rollo and Wylie, the letter of whom for three-quarters of the game had nasty knee injury, kicked better than Downs and McDonald, the taking up position and tackling on either side was not above criticism. Rollo when beaten was rather prone to let his man go without a further challenge from him. A certain degree of excuse for the Blackburn backs may be found in the fact that Reilly was off his game. The centre-half very often left Davies unattended, and as a result the home centre-forward was continually menacing the Blackburn backs. Heaton and Thorpe played well, and there was not a great deal to choose between them. Both had difficult propositions in Fazackerley and Reid. I thought the Rovers’ flank halves better than Fleetwood and Peacock. Neither forward line was really impressive. Everton had two good chances and took them both, whereas the Rovers had plenty of openings and turned none of thorn to account. The home attack, I should say, is prone to streaky play.  Chedgzoy was good and had in patches, that Harrison was the only Everton forward to any way compare with Hodkinson, the Rovers’ chief attacker. Fazackerley displayed deft footwork at times, but apparently has pronounced dislike for a full-blooded tackle; was quick and on the whole accurate marksman. McDonald, though his master in hall control, had neither his speed nor certainty shot. Davies was more prominent than Dawson, who was better marked, but even the Rovers’ leader has played with greater assertiveness. Holland was his usual little self, though somewhat, handicapped the uncertainty of his colleagues; still he and Hodkinson were the most likely raiders. Reid showed himself to most dangerous forward and his wing was a continuous source of trouble. Not a great deal was seen of Ralphs, who might have been riven more to do.

PATCHWORK TEAMS
Athletic News- Monday, October 10, 1921
WHY EVERTON GAINED THE DAY OVER ROVERS
GOOD DEFENCES
EVERTON 2, BLACKBURN ROVERS 0
By Impressionist
Once upon a time-no this is not a fairly story, but simply the story of an ordinary, a very ordinary, football match- patchwork quilts were very fashionable. No doubt some readers remember the time when this household adjunct dazzled the eye at one moment, and at the next left the vision numb. Such was the impression I got from the match between Everton and Blackburn Rovers at Goodison Park. At times the game was pleasing; it was a bright hue of co-mingling colour. On the other hand it was a mere patchwork, the result of industry, no doubt but a terrible attempt at blending.  But apart from a couple of instances the Rovers were mere tyros when the goalposts loomed large. Such ineffable weakness I have observed of them before this season. At no time did they attain quite the artistic level that took Everton to the threshold of goals; at no time did they excel to the extent of the Everton forwards, but whether it was by sheer pertinacity or skilful manoeuvre, both sides beguiled themselves into labyrinthian ineffectiveness. There is no denying the superiority of Everton. They were deserving winners. In this medley of good and indifferent football they produced that of more entertaining character and more intrinsic value. For two periods in each half the Merseyside eleven gave an alluring display. These bright spells had scarcely materialised than they faded to obscurity. Then Blackburn Rovers vehemently asserted themselves to a point.
TAKEN BY SURPRISE


A defence that otherwise played well seemed absolutely stupefied when Chedgzoy crossed the ball from a free kick, for REID was allowed to shoot into the goal at leisure. Inspired by this early success, Everton played beautiful, intelligent football. Except that Fern made a save as wonderful as it was intuitive from Dawson, the Rovers were called upon to achieve great defensive feats. Rollo and Wylie accepted their burden of responsibility, but really it was Sewell who turned the imminent goals into negligible corner kicks; or, again, prevented the ball from entering the net and gave the defence a second chance. Anticipation and a deal of physical agility enabled the Rovers’ goalkeeper to turn a deliberate drive by Davies. A corner accrued, and another from an attempt by Brewster. Fern was scarcely ever in the same predicament. Just like Sewell, he was busy-parrying, thrusting and fielding. But of shots, with the exception I have mentioned, and one clever save which deserves the designation more by the fact that the goalkeeper was unsighted than by an especial virtue in Heaton’s attempt, this was a barren period for the Rovers. They had as much of the play as Everton, but what matter; they were always a long way from scoring. No sooner was the second half under way than Everton once more were all skilful exuberance. Harrison centred and Davies accepted the chance, but Sewell made a masterpiece of a save. However, the Everton centre-forward was not to be gainsaid. He carried on the ball from McDonald, swerved and dribbled past Wylie, side-stepped, and beat so acute a sentinel as David Rollo, and went on, and on, flicking the ball with either foot. At the precise moment DAVIES slipped- rather than shot-the ball into the net- in all respects a beautiful goal. Afterwards Fazackerley struck the bar, Sewell again saved his side from Harrison and from Reid. The Blackburn inside forward persevered, but Heaton and Reilly- half-backs, mind you -were the only players that suggested any return for the labour involved. More patchwork!  Both goalkeepers came through an ordeal that was fitful. The few incidents that were a real menace they dealt with in the style of the accomplished goalkeepers they are. Further, on both sides the backs were efficient, which does not excuse the forwards from reproach. Downs was beaten twice, just that and no more, when Hodkinson and he came into direct conflict. The Evertonians was less theatrical and more effective than I have known him on many occasions. His kicking was more reposeful than that of McDonald, who cannot refrain from putting the ball in thew air when attempting to serve his colleagues. Still, get McDonald in a tight situation, oppress him with a number of opponents, and he is at his best. Such variation in methods is an asset to a combination. The half-backs were variable. They attained a certain amount of attachment with their forwards but never a working arrangement among themselves, or such versatility as emanated from Thorpe, who might have been observed twice on the left wing covering attacks, without detriment to his position on the opposite extreme. All three Everton intermediates had admirable recuperative powers. Generally Fleetwood was the best, but Brewster and Peacock had their distinctive periods. The latter is a far better half-back than he ever conceivably could have been a forward.
UNEVEN ATTACKS
The forwards were a mixture of good and indifference. Davies is essentially a leader who requires playing to. He is not an instigator of attacks, but can control and manoeuvre a ball. The trouble, so far as I can see, is that Fazackerley is of the same type, while Reid, on the left, can turn a moving ball with either foot, but has an innate regard for his partner, appropriate or otherwise. Reid would be a fine forward if he were more impartial. Chedgzoy was a player of moods, but Harrison invariably used the ball to advantage. But the wing extremes would have been better if better balance had been maintained in the line. Sewell was more conspicuous than Fern because he was the more often in request, and he had two backs that were nearly as good as the rival pair. No defender kicked with better accuracy or tackled with finer measure of an opponent’s intentions than Rollo. Young Wylie is developing into a back of versatile parts and cool, calculating reliability. There was little to choose between the rear-guards. Everton had the advantage at half-back. Thorpe worked prodigiously. His covering work was grand and his distribution marked by acumen. In the former instance he was equalled by Reilly, but the centre half-back had not the same discretionary merit in attack. Heaton was good, especially in forcing home an advance. The Rovers were woefully weak in the inside positions. McDonald was about the best forward. His initiatory scheming was so good; yet in front of goal he was in the general category of the negligible; but Dawson, but a shade of his former self, and Holland were alike men who flattered but to deceive. Having beaten an opponent, or even two, pertinacious Holland passed the ball anyhow. It was so galling, Ralphs and Hodkinson did quite well, whereas they might have been forgiven for less distinctive performances in so effect a forward line. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald (Captain); Fleetwood, Brewster, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid, and Harrison. Blackburn Rovers; Sewell; Rollo, Wylie; Thorpe, Reilly, Heaton; Ralphs, McDonald, Dawson, Holland, and Hodkinson. Referee; W.E. Russell, Swindon.

EVERTON’S FORWARDS’ VIRILE EXHIBITION
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, October 10, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Things went well with us. Half a loaf at Deepdale was performance of merit, and one was glad to see Beadles among the scorers. At Everton we had much enjoyment-a rousing, virile exhibition, wherein goalkeeping was a feature, also refereeing, and a game wherein thrills came in plenty, and the game was kept up strong and fast to the finish. At Everton one saw, with 39,999 other people, football that was worth studying.  Good, rousing football. Anything that follows must not be construed into carping criticism. Yet it must bear weight because it is fact. The fact is that Everton beat a good side, and that, for the first time since they beat Manchester United, they justified themselves. The team-work of the side was good to behold, and if the left wing was not predominating, it was only because there was that seemingly unending list of passes between one and the other man, without variety, so that Thorpe was able to enjoy himself, and centre upon two men with but a single thought.  Thorpe’s game, to my mind, was as great a delight as the exhibition of ball-punching on the part of Ronald Sewell, ex-Burnley goalkeeper. I remember his giving a great display some years ago in a Cup-tie-semi-final, I think it was- and he has now capped that exhibition. His two-handed thumps away or over the bar were gems of precision and surety. I fear he knew nothing of one save, but he got the ball away, and is given the benefit of the doubt. For my part I enjoyed the game for many reasons- one, for the refereeing of Mr. Russell, a newcomer from Swindon; also for the flicking and shooting of Fazackerley, who, though he causes defenders to crowd on him, still manages to give us real football-so rare these sad days. His partner, Chedgzoy, did many strenuous things and took his tumbles with sangfroid. At centre Davies showed his pace of shot. I have always stood for Davies because I fear he has been shuffled out and about without reasonable delay. He hits a ball tremendously hard, and with a continued run with the first team he would gain confidence and goals. His goal was a gem of wise action-no blind shooting, but a fine finish to a fine run, with a feinting dart as though to shoot to the right and then a drag-shot to the left of Sewell. It was pretty footwork and effective to the point of a goal. Yet to be quite candid there were times when Blackburn Rovers were the better side and seemed to have got the home lot into a tangle. Reid’s early goal against a stupefied defence-goalkeeper trying to head away- upset calculations, and Rovers never really recovered, though up to the point of the second goal there was nothing between the sides save a lack of definite shot on the part of Rovers. It was amazing that such good footwork should go without a shot of direction. McDonald was a sinner. He worked ably, and when angled atrociously he determined to shoot instead of pass- bad tactics and a hope such as lies in the heart of the man who thinks he can find two correct scores with odds of 50 to 1 offered! Reilly has gone slow; Heaton is shooting like a forward rather than like a half-back; and Holland is best when not in front of goal; while Dawson is not the Dawson of old. Still, it was fine, free football; and the home backs knew they had been playing when they finished. Thorpe summed up the day’s work when he publicly shook hands with his goalkeeper. But for Sewell, Rovers would have been smothered. Another “but.” But for that early lapse on the part of the visitors’ defence, I fear Everton would have been struggling. However, congratters on the best work yet seen.  Go on with the good work.

EVERTON 2 BLACKBURN ROVERS 0
October 10 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
EVERTON'S RETURN TO WINNING FORM.
CLEVER GAME AT GOODISON PARK.
There was a big improvement in the quality of the football given at Goodison Park on Saturday, and Everton credited themselves with a capital win against Blackburn Rovers. It was clever sparking football with a touch of the artistic that had been lacking in the earlier games this season. Everton obtained an early lead when Reid scored after two minutes' play and a further goal scored by Davies twelve minutes after the interval, proved to be the turning point of the game. Up to the time of the second goal the Rovers had been quite as good as Everton, in fact their combination and footwork was often better –more artistic and precise, but with all their cleverness they could not score. The Rovers badly needed an inside forward who could shoot accurately, and it was the weakness of the middlemen in front of goal that made the fine so ineffective. Everton gave a much improved display. The forwards shot with great heartiness, and although many of their movements lacked the polish of the Rovers, their attacks were far more deadly. Sewell played a great game –a tribute to the quality of the Everton attack. It was Sewell's brilliance that saved the Rovers from a heavy defeat. Fern had not so much to do, but he made some masterly saves, and altogether gave a finished performance. The Rovers' backs were occasionally uncertain and erratic, but otherwise they played well. Downs and McDonald revelled in their work and were at their best when the pressure was hottest. The Rovers had the better set of half-backs. They knew what their forwards wanted, and kept them well supplied with the right tyre of passes. In addition, Heaton was the best shooter of the side, while Thorpe worked with a will, and no small measure of success. Brewster was the best of the Everton line. One of the most satisfactory features of the game was the performance of Davies, and if he can reproduce the form displayed on Saturday, Everton have no need to look further for a leader. Davies showed wise observation, in keeping the play often, and his shooting was a thing to be remembered. It was both fiery and deadly. Fazackerley added vigour to his dairly touches and Chedgzoy's pace and control gave him a big advantage. The attack as a whole was not as well balanced as it might have been, for the left wing was not sufficiently employed during the first half. Hodginson and Ralphs were clever forwards, but their good work was wasted through the lack of consideration on the part of the inside men.
HOW THE GOALS CAME.
Everton, first goal was a stagging blow to the Rovers' defence. The ball was flashed into the centre by Fleetwood, and Reid standing between the Rovers backs had time to take steady aim and drive the ball into the net before the defenders recovered from their surprise. Both Rello and Wylie appeared bothered when Reid got the ball, for they made not the slightless movement to deterred they position, and the best Sewell could do was an attempt to head the ball as it passed into the net. Then followed some smart work by the Rovers forwards, particularly Hodkinson and Holland, but Dawson's shot was well saved by Fern. Davies demonstrated his shooting skill by driving a terrific ball at Sewell. The Blackburn custodian relied with a brilliant save as he punched the ball over the bar, and saved Brewster's header. Play was fast and exhilarating, and after Sewell had tipped over a raking shot by Fazackerley. Ralph rounded McDonald in fine style, Hodginson pace and cleverness gave him the district advantage over Downs, and he got in a fine run and centre. The Rovers played pretty football, and a little more steadiness in front of goal should have brought an equalising point. Once Brewster placed the ball back and a most brought disaster, Fern saved brilliantly from Heaton, and was just in time to reach the ball at the foot of the upright. Dawson should to have scored early in the second half when Hodkinson sent the ball into the centre but the Rovers' leader in attempting to “pull” the ball into the net sent it just wide. At fifty-seven minutes Davies scored Everton's second goal. It was a nice solo effort and the opening was provided from a big put by McDonald. Wylie tried to head the ball, failed, and Davies went through to net the ball after drawing Sewell from his goal. Then followed the most thrilling period of the game. Fazackerley hit the bar with a terrific shot, and a hard drive by Harrison caused Sewell to bring his fists into action. Fern was busy at the other end a moment later, and after a partial clearance, he was moving backwards into his goal when Heaton drove in hard, and straight. Fern shot out his right hand and the ball was deflected for a corner. Near the end Sewell made two more clever saves from Reid and Davies, and the well deserved the appreciation he received from the Rover skipper on leaving the ground. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs, and McDonald (captain), backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Peacock, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid, and Harrison, forwards. Blackburn Rovers: - Sewell, goal, Rollo, and Wylie, backs, Thorpe, Reilly, and Heaton, half-backs, Ralphs McDonald, Dawson, Holland, and Hodgkinson, forwards.

BLACKBURN ROVERS RESERVES 1 EVERTON RESERVES 1
October 10 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 9)
This match at Ewood, proved an interesting one. In the first minute Everton gained the lead through Spencer, who crowned clever work by Jones, who was far too smart a player for Donnelly, the Rovers left back to deal with. During the greater portion of the first half Everton, who were always smarter and more methodical, had far the better of matters, for which Jones on the right and Wall on the left were chiefly responsible, their ball centred and marksmanship being a great feature of the game. Salt was always impressive, his coolness and cleverness under pressure. Both Livingstone and Fare showed up well, and both backs rendered good services. It was unfortunate for the visitors that Livingstone by heading through his own goal from a corner kick by McCall, should rob his side of one of the two points.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, October 11, 1921
There will be an excursion from Exchange to Blackburn for the Everton match on Saturday, leaving Exchange at 12.50, calling at Mill Hill, the nearest station to the ground. Return Blackburn 6.40. You can get your tickets in advance from the station.
KEEP THEM DOWN
I quite agree with you re Saturday’s match and Davies should without any doubt get a regular place in the Blues team, as he is, to my mind at least, a first class player (writes “Waterloo”). My object in writing is to give you my idea of a deterrent factor in the paucity of goals and general ineffectiveness of the Everton attack. For over twenty years I have been a keen follower of the Blues, and whilst I am an admirer I am convinced there is room for a change of tactics. Centres should be convertible, and not too high and fast. In a reminiscent mood, my mind reverts to the days of Charles Athersmith “Cocky” Bennett, and Jack Sharp, and their great success as wingers was built up on the ability of their “placing” centres.

EVERTON MAKE NO CHANGES FOR THE WEEK-END
The Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, October 12, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Everton make no changes for Saturday next at Blackburn, feeling quite content about the side that won at home on Saturday last. The Reserve side reads; Salt; Livingstone, Yarwood; Weller, Leddy, Grenyer; Jones, Spencer, Irvine, Clennell, and Alford.
Blackburn are making two changes in the attack. Holland moves from inside left to centre forward to the exclusion of Dawson, and Hawksworth comes in for the first time this season. Team; Sewell; Rollo, Wylis; Thorpe, Reilly, Heaton; Ralphs, McDonald, Holland, Hawksworth, and Hodkinson.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, October 13, 1921
Everton “A” at Green-lane, face Sutton Commercial at 3.15, and field this side; Pope; Fare, Stansfield; McGrae, Wilson, Leary, Parry, Gore, Virr, Barton, Young.

HOWARD BAKER JOINS THE CHELSEA CLUB
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, October 13, 1921
REASON FOR LEAVING EVERTON TEAM
A wire reaches us from London this afternoon that B. Howard Baker, the famed Olympic jumper and local footballer, has been signed by Chelsea F.C and will most likely play in their first team. The announcement will come as a great surprise, for Baker is an amateur, and there was no idea that he was leaving the city- in a football sense. The fact is that Howard Baker has ambitions and Chelsea badly want a goalkeeper. It is probable that Chelsea saw his exhibition for the Corinthians against the Spurs last week, voted by every critic a really remarkable day’s work, and as the London side has been faring moderately in defence, they would be delighted to gain the signature of Baker, who, it will be remembered, started his career with Marlborough, then became a centre half with Blackburn Rovers, and finally kept goal for Liverpool and later Everton, not to mention all the best amateur clubs, and an appearance for England against Belgium last backend. Baker is about the biggest “kick” from goal that the game has known.

EVERTON V BLACKBURN TEAMS.
October 13, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
For their match at Blackburn on Saturday, Everton make no changes in the side, which beat the Rovers 2-0 at Goodison Park, last week. The team accordingly will be: - Fern; Downs, McDonald, Fleetwood, Brewster, Peacock, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid, and Harrison. Blackburn are making two changes in the attack, Holland moves from inside left to centre forward to the exclusion of Dawson and Hawksworth comes in for the first time this season. The team is: - Sewell, Rollo, Wylis, Thorpe, Reilly, Heaton, Ralphs, McDonald, Holland, Hawksworth, and Hodkinson. The Everton Reserves side is: - Salt, Livingstone, Yarwood, Weller Leddy, Grenyer, Jones, Spencer, Irvine, Clennell, and Alford.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, October 14, 1921
Everton at Blackburn make no change, but Blackburn think they have solved the mysterious forward laxness by the changes indicated in the team given blow. Everton have got heart through last week’s solid win and if Mr. Sewell is not unkind, there is no reason why “what has been can be.” However, Blackburn are sure to put up a stern game before their own crowd, for they have been doing well this season in home matches. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid, Harrison. Blackburn Rovers; Sewell; Rollo, Wyllie; Thorpe, Reilly, Heaton; Ralphs, McDonald, Holland, Hawksworth, Hodkinson.

HOWARD BAKER SIGNS FOR CHELSEA
October 14 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Howard Baker, the well-known jumper and footballer, has been signed as an amateur by Chelsea Football Club, and will most likely play in their first team. The announcement will come as a great surprise, For there was no hint that he was leaving the City, in football sense. It is probable that Chelsea saw his excellent display for the Corinthians against the ‘Spurs last week, and as the London club has been faring moderately in defence, they would be delighted to gain the signature of Baker, who, it will be remembered, stated his career with Marlborough and finally kept goal for Liverpool and Later Everton, not mention an appearance for England against Belgium last season. Baker is perhaps the biggest “kick” from goal that the game has known.

EVERTON MAKE NO CHANGES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 15, 1921
BLACKBURN ROVERS HAVE A BIG FOLLOWING
F.E.H’S REPORT PG EWOOD GAME
BLACKBURN CHANGES MAKE FOR IMPROVEMENT
Everton won an inspiring game against Blackburn Rovers last week, and naturally were not inclined to make any change from a side that had been virile and had only been kept from a huge win by the goalkeeping of Sewell. To-day the Rovers imagined they could turn the tables round by playing Holland centre and dropping Dawson, Hawksworth being brought into the attack. The attendances at Ewood keep up wonderfully well, and the number of women folk at this ground is very large. The crowd was of strong dimensions before the game started. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald (Captain); Fleetwood, Brewster, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid, Harrison. Blackburn; Sewell; Rollo, Wyllie; Thorpe, Reilly, Heaton; Ralphs, McDonald, Holland, Hawksworth, Hodkinson. Referee; Mr. W.E. Russell (Swindon).
A DRAWN GAME
The Everton players travelled by special train to Blackburn at noon, and in the gorgeous sunlight the well-tilled fields of West Lancashire looked their best. There was quite a large army of the club’s supporters on the same train, and before the game opened at Ewood Park, the crowd numbered well over 20,000. The teams were as selected. The fine enclosure of the Blackburn club never looked in better condition, and there was animation in the air when the Everton skipper (McDonald) won the toss. The Rovers were set the task of playing with blazing sun in their eyes, and it was soon seen that this was a handicap.
A FLASHING TRIAL SHOT
After the preliminary canter Chedgzoy got off at top speed, and passing with rare judgment to Fazackerley, the latter nipped in, and with a flashing effort put the ball just wide of the post. The Rovers made play on the right, but McDonald promptly pulled them up. Everton made ground on the left, where Harrison’s centre was unfortunately lost. The wearers of the blue jersey were showing skill and combination in all departments, and a perfect piece of triangle work on the part of Peacock, Harrison, and Reid was very smartly upset by Rollo. The Rovers, though quickest in their methods than Everton, were by no means idle. The three inside forwards came through with great determination, and after Downs had twice saved with great brilliance, Holland drove the leather just over the bar. Another determined attack got the Everton defence guessing, and they were distinctly in trouble when Heaton put wide. For some time after this there was a rare tussle between the sides, the Rovers ever gradually improving their style of play and they looked like opening the score when Ralphs headed wide.
ROVERS TAKE THE LEAD
They were then busy on the left, but Downs cleared his lines with fine judgement. Still the home side pressed and a corner kick was forced on the right. This was well placed, and Reilly netted with a hard, fast shot, amid tumultuous cheers. This success came after a quarter of an hour’s going, and it had the effect of making the Evertonians renew their activities in the most polished form. The left wing pair beat both Thorpe and Rollo, and the subsequent corner led to an exciting episode which only terminated when Chedgzoy lost possession. Blackburn were busy in turn, the left wing being particularly energetic, and they had a glorious of adding to the score when Hodkinson skied the ball over the bar. This was a bad miss, and the crowd showed their disapproval in a very emphatic way. They were restored to good temper, however, when Holland came through and sent in a glorious shot which Fern dealt with in masterly fashion. At this period the Rovers were quite masters of the situation, and in the course of further attacks on the Everton goal, Hawksworth hit the crossbar with a fast rising shot. A beautiful bit of work on the part of Davies opened out possibilities of an equaliser, but the offside rule came into operation, and when Everton subsequently got the advantage of a free kick, nothing came of it. The visitors, however, were persistent, and Fazackerley working his way through on his own account, sent the ball to Chedgzoy, who put in a strong oblique shot, which was very well gathered by the home keeper. The Rovers then resumed their aggressive tactics on the left, but they were still well held by Fleetwood and Downs, and before long Everton were again making desperate efforts to equalise. Fazackerley, proving what a command of the ball he possesses, once more ran through the field and shot with force, but Sewell was on the alert and saved one of the best shots of the afternoon.
REILLY’S DOUBLE
In the closing stages of the first half the pace quickened still further and after Harrison had tried his luck with a long centre Davies took a pass from Chedgzoy and shot with considerable power, but Sewell fielded the ball in wonderful fashion. The home side ran down the left and forced a corner. This was beautiful placed, and Reilly headed the leather into the net. A few seconds before the interval. Half-time; Rovers 2, Everton 0
This first half had proved particularly fast, and on the whole the Rovers deserved their lead. At the same time Everton did not deserve to be two down at the turn. They were quite as clever as their opponents, and one was glad to notice the polish of the play of the half backs and forwards.
FAZACKERLEY’S CLEVER GOAL
There were 25,000 people on the ground when play was resumed. Everton got off the mark with the alacrity of proud fighters, and less than two months had elapsed when Fazackerley, who was playing a great game, ran right through and scored a clever goal. It was a wonderful solo effort and was generously cheered by the crowd. Blackburn were then busy, and Hawksworth had only Fern to beat when he made a bad shot. Holland tried to mend matters with a better effort, but without success, and the game continued at the same high pressure. The fact that Everton had reduced the lead by a goal seemed to inspire the Rovers with redoubled energy, and there were dangerous raids on both wings. Luckily for the visitors Downs and McDonald were the top of their form and there clearances were quite beyond reproach. At the same time they were allowed very little rest, and there was an exciting cry when McDonald the Rovers inside right, sent the ball spinning over the bar. Everton now took up an aggressive attitude once again, and made strong play on the right, Chedgzoy being as pretty as usual, but Heaton and Wyllie were equal to the calls made upon them, and so the fortunes of the game varied with thrilling interest. Fazackerley seemed determined to put on a second goal, but he ran through and delivered a lightning shot which was cleared rather luckily at a second attempt. Harrison equalised for Everton. Result; Blackburn Rovers 2, Everton 2.

EVERTON “A” v  SUTTON COMMERCIAL
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, October 15, 1921
At Green lane. The home side kept well over in the visitors half. Their first dangerous move was however, easily checked by Rathbone., Commercial made strenuous attempts to break through, but were held well in check till after ten minutes had lapsed when a centre from the right enabled Fuller to score for Commercial. The Everton left wing worked hard, but support was weak at centre. Just on the interval Everton had a chance, but it terminated in a foul.
Half-time; Sutton Commercial 1, Everton “A” 0.

EVERTON v  BLACKBURN R
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, October 15, 1921
CENTRAL LEAGUE
This return fixture took place before a good attendance. Blackburn made six changes from their original side selected, and Everton played Wall in place of Spencer as partner to Jones. The home team expected to go one better than last week, when they drew at Blackburn with a goal each. Blackburn won the toss, and prompt to time Irvine kicked off. The first advance came through Weller, who plied Jones with a beautiful pass, and that player sent in a centre which Irvine just failed to reach with his head, Donnelly finally relieving the pressure by punting clear. Again the home team advanced, and Clennell gave Alford a clear opening, Donnelly being again prominent in preventing him from getting in his centre. During the first eight minutes Blackburn never crossed the half-way line. Then Aitken and Leyland showed prominence on the visitors’ right, but Salt was not called upon. Afterwards a misunderstanding between Weller and Livingstone let in Duckworth, who presented Dawson with a grand opening. That player shot straight and true, and Salt made a wonderful save, a few minutes’ later saved smartly from Duckworth. Then Everton again took up the running, and Jones was very clever in getting in his centre, which Clennell shot over. Blackburn gained a fruitless corner. A little later Jones beat Cowell for pace and sent in a lovely centre from the goal line which went to Alford who parted with the ball to his opponent through a faulty pass. The play of Blackburn improved a very much. Still Everton were the superior team and caused the Blackburn defence a lot of anxiety. Tricky play between Irvine and Wall and finally Jones caused a bombardment of the visitors goal, and Robinson saved three shots in as many seconds. After 30 minutes play Everton were awarded a goal (thoroughlydeserved) from a great shot by Garrett 25 yards out.
GARRETT SCORES A SECOND
Everton scored a second goal through good work by Jones, who sent in many telling centres, and from one of these Garrett, who was always ready to have a “pop,” caught a bouncing ball, which Robinson helpless, from fully 30 yards range. Dawson shortly afterwards reduced the lead.
Half-time-Everton Res 2, Blackburn Res 1.
After five minutes’ play in the second half Wall scored Everton’s third goal. Clennell scored fourth for Everton.

ROVERS MISTAKES
Lancashire Evening Post- Monday, October 17, 1921
EVERTON GET A POINT AFTER BEING TWO GOALS BEHIND
When the average man left Ewood after the Rovers’ game with Everton attributed the fact that the home side had lost a point to their wretched shooting. In that assumption he was quite correct, but searching for a cause for the failure in marksmanship a far more deep seated defect comes to light. It is embraced in the phrase temperamental uncertainty. It is no new thing for the Rovers have a convincing first half led and then to yield one point or both, and generally on these occasions an early score by their opponents in the second half has turned the tables. That state of affairs obtained on Saturday. Everton began with a series of well-engineered raids, but the Rovers speedily got to business, and after 15 minutes’ play were a goal the good. From that moment to the close of the half the home side monopolised the play, and when, two minutes from the interval, they obtained another goal the issue was believed to beyond doubt. It should have been, but when Fazackerley reduced the arrears in the opening minute of the second half with the best goal the match it became increasingly evident that the Rovers were becoming unsettled. They still attacked strenuously but lacked the elan and self-confidence to risk a first time drive. When Harrison, in lucky' fashion, levelled the scores the home side, for period, went to pieces. The faults were mostly forward, though no blame could attached to Holland, who played well all through, but the mere fact that Reilly, the centre-half, obtained both goals for the home side—it was the first occasion on which has obtained a brace goals—indicates the weakness in the front line’s finishing. Indeed, all the most promising Rovers’ attempts came from the middle line, who gave such assistance the forwards, especially Thorpe and Heaton, that a crop goals should have been garnered.
STRONG HALF BACK PLAY.
Indecision and hesitancy were the Rovers’ most obvious failings. Whereas the Everton players were keen to shoot from almost, anywhere, the home men seemed set on walking the ball into the net, and it safe to say that had the Rovers possessed sharpshooter of the calibre of Fazackerley they would have won in comfortable fashion. Instead of passing when tackled by McDonald, Ralphs elected to beat the tall defender footcraft, which rarely did, whilst wing partner was in one of his strange indeterminate moods and took far too long in considering his moves, though his footcraft was that of the McDonald of old. Hawksworth never seemed to get going properly, but his long absence from first-class football probably accounted for this. I do not recall a shot by him. Though Hodkinson’s approach play was very sound at times, his drives goalwards were ineffectual, and seemed to find Downs, who did not reveal any great turn of speed, a decided obstacle.  Holland was the best forward, and kept the Everton backs in a rare fluster, but none of his colleagues was able to profit by this. Fazackerley and Harrison were the most prominent Evertonians, for Davies was not allowed the latitude he had in the first meeting, whilst Chedgzoy, even if he accomplished some fast runs, never constituted a real source of danger. Brewster was the visitors’ strong man, and he spoiled many more raids than did Reilly, though as a whole there was not a lot of difference in the capabilities of the respective halves, as Thorpe and Heaton were equally serviceable as Fleetwood and Peacock, both of whom were prominent. Against a more quickly deciding forward line Downs and McDonald would have had a hard time, but as it was they did as well as Rollo and Wylie neither of whom was quite as his best. Both Fern and Sewell were blameless for the scores, and otherwise were quite safe. As a whole the match confirmed all suppositions as to the temperamental nature of the Blackburn side’s attack.  ROVER. 

REOLLY’S GOALS
Athletic News- Monday, October 17, 1921
BLACKBURN ROVERS CAUGHT NAPPING
BLACKBURN ROVERS 2, EVERTON 2
By Quiz
It is true to say that the Blackburn Rovers had only themselves to blame for their failure to avenge the previous week’s defeat at Goodison Park, when they again oppose Everton at Ewood Park. Just at a time when they appeared to have victory firmly within their grasp they were guilty of an unaccountable slackening for some fifteen minutes in the second half, and Everton, taking the full advantage of it, succeeded in getting on level terms. True the Rovers afterwards tried desperately hard to regain what they ahd lost, and twice came within an ace of doing so, but in the end had to be content to share the points. It was a great disappointment to the 25,000 spectators, for success seemed assured when the Rovers had established a two goal lead. The first goal came after fifteen minutes from the opening of the game, REILLY scoring from a well-placed corner kick by Ralphs. It was just before the interval that the second goal was obtained, again from a corner kick and also from  REILLY, who, in order to head the ball safely past Fern, apparently sought the aid of a convenient back of an opponent or colleague, which was not quite clear.
FAZACKERLEY’S MASTERPIECE
The spectators were treated to a surprise directly the second half was opened, for within one minute Everton had reduced the lead with undoubtedly the best goal of the afternoon. Harrison was placed in possession by Brewster, and for once in a way he cleverly outwitted Rollo and delivered a perfect dropping centre. Directly it touched the ground FAZACKERLEY shot with might and main, and the ball reached the safely of the netted haven almost before Sewell realised that the drive had been made. It was a little while after this goal from the blue that the Rovers temporarily lost their grip of the game, and it was so obvious that the spectators began to shout encouragement intermingled with criticism. Everton plodded on with quiet persistence, and HARRISON again rounded Rollo converged toward goal and flashed in a fast low drive which had Sewell well beaten all the way. Then real thrills of the game were seen. Holland burst through between the backs and raced for goal. Fern realising the danger rushed out and literally picked up the ball from the oncoming forward’s feet- a brilliant save. Hodkinson then beat Downs, and going with the speed of the wind drove in a fast rising shot which Fern, by great agility, just succeeded in turning the post for a fruitless corner. Again Hodkinson whipped in a fine middle which Ralphs met rather awkwardly, and Fern getting down managed to hold at the base of the post. This was the finest period of the match and certainly the most exciting. It was the kind of pressure which the onlookers like, but on this occasion it was all to no purpose.
DOWNS THE BRILLIANT
On the run of the play the Rovers deserved success, for they had the lion’s share of the attacks, and Fern had a much more anxious time than Sewell in guarding the breach, though both goalkeepers did their work well. Downs was the most skilful back on the field. He lacks pace in these days, and this should have been a great asset for Hodkinson, but the Everton man met superior speed with astuteness, and he once again carried off the honours. McDonald was good, but he lost something in his tackling. Brewster was the pick of a moderate half-back line, and forward Harrison was easily the most skilled attacker of either side. He was certainly given more opportunities than Chedgzoy, who, after a very promising beginning, faded away. The Rovers’ defence was not at its best, Rollo made a few mistakes, but he found Harrison a difficult handful and a forward who had more than one device for outwitting an opponent. Wylie’s kicking was not always strong, and he displayed a lack of judgement on occasions ion his tackling. Still he and Heaton had the satisfaction of knowing that they kept Chedgzoy in a subdued mood. Thorpe and Heaton were the most effective at half-back in that they did not balloon the ball so frequently, a defect which Reilly has developed. Holland was an improvement upon Danson as leader. He lacks polish and ability to keep his wing nicely in touch, but he has boundless energy, and his great persistence is troublesome to any set of defenders. He never knows when he is beaten, and is always fighting for possession or mastery. Ralphs was very serviceable on the right, but he got but little assistance from McDonald. Hawksworth was a capable partner for Hodkinson, who, however, spoiled most of his capital openings by his inability to finish well. This was more conspicuous before the interval. Afterwards he showed improvement. Blackburn Rovers; Sewell; Rollo, Wylie; Thorpe, Reilly, Heaton; Ralphs, McDonald, Holland, Hawksworth, and Hodkinson. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid, and Harrison. Referee W.E. Russell, Swindon.

THE EVERTON CASE
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, October 17, 1921
By F.E.H
If ever there were an illustration of the aphorism that “a battle is never lost until it is won” it was certainly illustrated at Ewood Park on Saturday. Blackburn Rovers led the Evertonians by two clever goals to nothing at the interval, and though they were no mean so superior as the score might indicate they had at least gained the points. And possession is nine points of the law whether it be in football or any other walk in life. The way in which McDonald and his men rose to the reverse-and the occasion-is deserving of the fullest praise. The Rovers, it is true, rested on their oars with an overweening confidence, and as a result the men in blue popped on two goals, and fully shared the honours in a fast and finely contested game. There is no reason to go over the ground again. Reilly, the home centre-half, got both the first and second shots that counted-the first a splendid drive and the second a wonderful header. Fazackerley replied for Everton with an effort which demonstrated what a finished player he is, and Harrison pulled the game out of the fire with a fortuitous shot. Altogether it was something for the Goodison Park brigade to feel proud about. I have never seen better balances in the team so far this season. Let the good work go on.

CARDIFF CITY WANT JOE CLENNELL’S HELP
The Liverpool Echo, Monday, October 17, 1921
WHY CITY CLUB FAILS
Joe Clennell, the Everton forward, has been sought by Cardiff City today, and “bee” learns that matters were fixed up by the clubs, and the only question “arising out of the minutes” was whether Clennell and Cardiff could come to terms regarding the question of living in Liverpool and playing for Cardiff. Clennell has a shop in Walton, and is not likely to go anywhere without that proviso being satisfactory to him. Clennell has been with Everton for many years, and prior to that was with Blackpool and Blackburn Rovers. He learned his football up north, Shields way, and has been one of the most popular of players, because he was tricky, could shoot like a gun, and was always clean on and off the field. He suffered wretched luck through operations to the knee, and probably no man has ever suffered such tortures through sheer misfortune. However, this lesson he has shown that he was still a power in the forward line, and as Cardiff have been losing matches through inability to get goals they went far and near to strengthen that line, and have done a wise stroke of business in getting a man who can and will shoot. All Liverpool sportsmen will wish the little “rover” a good luck with his new club. He will be playing alongside Pagnam, another ex-Mersey forward, who migrated from Anfield to Arsenal, and thence to Cardiff.

BLACKBURN ROVERS 2 EVERTON 2
October 17, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON'S FINE PERFORMANCE
A BRILLAINT RECOVERY
The Eevrtonians gave a highly creditable account of themselves at Ewood Park on Saturday, when they shared the points with Blackburn Rovers. The merit of the performance lies in the fact that the home side was leading by two clear goals at the interval, and they reappeared with a very confident start. This as it turned out was a case of pride going before a fall, Holland and his wings passed up appreciably, and Everton making due advantage, rattled in two good goals, before the finish, and so divided the honours, it was a fast, good game, marred only by looseness in finishing –a fault so be found on both sides. The Rovers were the worse offenders with regard to this, for their midfield play was always bright and attractive. It was when they came to close quarters that hesitancy became apparent and many chances were thrown away. The Everton forwards were cleverer in method than their opponents, and some of their footwork was really delightful to witness. They were, however, well held by the home defenders, and the two goals that were secured were thoroughly well deserved.
RUN OF THE PLAY.
Everton set the pace at a rare bar, and in the opening stages it looked as though the Rovers were in for a rough time. Blackburn, however, showed dour persistence in wearing down tactics, and after rather less than a quarter of an hour's play they opened the score through Reilly, who drove the ball hard into the net following upon a well placed corner kick. The Blackburn centre-half added to this success with a second goal from a corner –this time a smart piece of headwork. Everton made fine play for a time after this, and their close passing was extremely clever in conjunction with the work of the half-backs. They were, however, unable to beat Sewell and the Rovers led, as indicated, by two clear points at the interval. In the second half the visitors rallied in really surprising fashion, and momentary slackness on the part of the home side paved the way to an honourable draw. The forwards went away in combined order, and from a pass by Harrison, Fazackerley shot a great goal. After this the Evertonians seriously asserted themselves, and a slip on the part of Rollo let in Harrison, who scored the equaliser in characteristic fashion. The result was perhaps the best reflex of the game. Everton when they did get going, showed fine football, and the Rovers were as robust as their reputation.
THE PLAYERS.
The work of the Everton forwards was as “classy” as one could wish to see. Davies did his best to lead the fine, and he put in many adroit touches. Fazackerley came out of his shell, and showed the crowd what a really clever footballer he is, Reid also did some good work despite a tendency to “sheer off” at the critical moment. Both the wingers were admirable. Chedgzoy put in some wonderful centres and Harrison was no less clever. All the half backs were good, and both Downs and McDonald played up to their high reputation. Fern kept an exemplary goal, and could not be blamed for the two shots that beat him. Teams: - Blackburn Rovers: - Sewell, goal, Wylies, and Rollo, backs, Heaton, Reilly, and Thorpe, half-backs, Hodkinson, Hawksworth, Holland, McDonald, and Ralphs, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs, and McDonald (captain), backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Peacock, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid, and Harrison, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 5 BLACKBURN ROVERS RESERVES 1
October 17, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 10)
Everton were full value for their five to one victory over the Rovers at Goodison Park. Irvine was tried in the centre-forward position and was quite a success, feeding his wings unselfishly. Jones and Alford, the extreme wing men, were also in great form. No one did better than Garrett, who played left half in place of Grenyer, and the two goals he scored were first time efforts from centres by Jones when standing more than twenty-five yards from goal. Everton led at the interval by two goals to one. Dawson who was the only Blackburn forward that gave Everton's defence any trouble, scored just on the interval. During the second period the Rovers had their full share of the pressure, but failed to take advantage of their chances, especially during a spell when Everton eased up. On the other hand Everton were always dangerous, and Robinson and his backs were often hard pressed. Wall got through twice and Clennell once, giving the home side a well-deserved victory. Everton: - Salt, goal, Livingstone, and Yarwood, backs, Weller Leddy, Garrett, half-backs, Jones, Spencer, Irvine, Clennell, and Wall, forwards.

JOE CLENNELL
Nottingham Evening Post - Tuesday 18 October 1921
There is strongly-supported rumour that Joe Clennell, the Everton forward, who is now reported to sound after two operations to damaged knees, will shortly be transferred to Cardiff City. His transfer may turn upon whether or not he can get permission to live in Liverpool, which is his home.

CHARLES AT HOME
The Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, October 19, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Everton team for Saturday;-
Fern; Down, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, and Peacock; Jones, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid and Alford.
Everton Res;- Salt; Fare and Livingstone; Weller, Leddy, Grenyer; Parry, Irvine, Moffatt, Crossley, and Young.
Charlie Chaplin has just returned home, and locally another little comedian, Charlie Crossley has returned to Everton, and is having a try-out on Saturday with the reserve side.
Burnley are often credited with forethought on the score of looking for players. Did they not pick up Benny Cross and Weaver from our own area? Well, they were out scouting Burscough way on Saturday and had eyes for the centre forward of the Rangers Club.
A SALOP-STREET CALL
“Locals,” from Salop-street, write me;- Everton should give Alec Wall a senior’s chance. They got him for nothing, although Liverpool and Blackburn Rovers were after him. Where is he now? Hidden away. He got one trial with the first team last year, against Manchester City. Everton won. The following match he was dropped, and Everton lost against the same club. I do not wish by this to point out that he was the cause of the win; but if they did win, why not persevere with him? He is a local, and without influence. So we have written to you to give him a little of your help, which as a sport, we always expect from “Bee.”

Derby Daily Telegraph, Oct 1921
Stanley Fazackerley's feat of swallowing his chewing gum and nearly choking himself to death has caused great amusement at Goodison, and has led up to a funny practical joke. One of the players dressed up in the role of a traveller for Everton toffee, called upon Fazackerley and explained to him the advantages of toffee over chewing gum. It has been the joke of the season at Liverpool.
•  Thanks to Kjell Hanssen for sending me this.

TAYLOR OF OLDHAM TO FACE EVERTON SIDE TOMORROW
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, October 21, 1921
Bee’s Notes
There is a special charm about tomorrow’s game at Goodison Park. First we shall have the pleasure of witnessing some deputies, owing to the International calls to Ireland- calls that are particularly heavy upon Merseyside, and make me suggest that the day is not far distant when Ireland will have to play this type of match in the middle of the week, instead of Saturday-and then we shall renew acquaintance with Ted Taylor the former Balmoral player, who has had a spell at Anfield in war-time football, and to many minds should never have been allowed to leave the city. However, Ted has done well, spite of waiting on Matthews, the veteran, and has now established himself in the mysteries of cotton, with good result. He is a very powerful man in goal, and doubtless many of the spectators who saw him playing v. Everton, in war time football, will remember a mighty up-punch of his at the Stanley Park end-one of the greatest saves ever seen on this ground. Another feature is the appearance of Reg. Freeman, of Wallasey, who has played with the Harrowby and Nomads club, and is nowadays named as a possible “cap.” Oldham are a much improved team, and in view of Everton’s improvement by which they forced a draw at Blackburn after being two goals down I can see a big crowd wending its way to the Goodison Park enclosure. Alford of Barrow, takes Harrison’s place, and Jones, of course, falls into the outside right position. It should be a stiff game. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Peacock; Jones, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid, Alford. Oldham Athletic; E. Taylor; Grundy, R. Freeman; Marshall, Pilkington, W. Taylor; Wallace, Bell, Butler, Toms, Tatton.
FOOTBALL
Joe Clennell, of Everton was transferred to Cardiff at 4.30 to-day. No fee published.

SPALSH FOOTBALL!
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, October 22, 1921
FIRST WET DAY OF THE SEASON TO-DAY
EVERTON AND THEIR PLAYERS
“BEE” NEARS THAT CARDIFF CITY “WANT MORE.”
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald (Captain); Fleetwood, Brewster, Peacock; Jones, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid, Alford. Oldham Athletic; E. Taylor; Wynn, R. Freeman; Marshall, Pilkington, W. Taylor; Wallace, Bell, Butler, Toms, Tatton. Oldham have a more interesting side this season than for fully six years. Their visit to Goodison Park came at an unfortunate moment for the first rainfall of the season made the ground very wet, and play was not likely to be “blossoming as the rose.” Oldham feared Pilkington would not be able to play, and they had Wynn present in case of emergencies. Sam Wynn, right full-back of Neston Comrades, played list season in the West Cheshire League with Neston. Mr. Bamlett signed him after the Cup-tie with Ellesmere Port Cement Works. He has played well in the Oldham Reserve team. He is 22 years and is 5ft 11in, and weighs 12st. Everton has been much in the publicity eye lately, and the news of Clennell’s signing for Cardiff City, announced in our paper last night, was no great surprise to the followers of the club. Clennell was immensely popular with us-he was clean in every movement, and on and off the field made many friends. I mind the time when he played with Allan Grenyer for the English League team in the Midlands, and a famed Scottish expert said “Clennell is just wonderful. He would suit our best Scottish clubs.” Talking of Grenyer a paper has spread the report that Cardiff are not content with one bargain. They want Grenyer. Another publication says that Doran, of Brighton, is being watched. Doran is the Irish international who has scored all his club’s goals. It was the international that prevented Chedgzoy and Harrison playing today, Alford and Jones being deputisers. On the Oldham side Tatton came in on the wing, and in view of Taylor and Freeman being “of us,” the visitors’ side was keenly scanned. Each man is on the high road to playing for his country. Pratt, who played a trial game for Everton about May, 1919, but who afterwards signed for Celtic, is again “wanted” it is said by the Goodison Park people. Representatives watched this left-winger at Dundee last Saturday; also Longmuir, also on Celtic’s books. Both are fine young players. Billy Balmer, the old Aintree and Everton back, has been appointed coach to Huddersfield reserve team. He wound up playing days with Croydon Common.
DECEASED ATTENDANCE
The attendance was not more than 20,000 and the only enjoyment in the early stages was the music of the band. Everton kicked off, and Butler gave Toms a half-chance that counts for a lot. However the ground was against shooting, and the ball passed wide. Downs, after being beaten by Tatton had a hesitation period, which did not result to his good, and a moment later the full back went high up the field in an endeavour to set the right wing going, and the result was that Davies had a chance with a long drive. Fazackerley wended his way through until he fell in the penalty area, but there was no plea for a spot kick. By degrees the players got “the hang” of the wet turf, and play improved.
A PICTURESQUE RACE
A race between Wallace and McDonald was a picturesque affair. Wallace took the ball on the rails’ side, and when McDonald caught him the old Villa man gave the home back a nudge. However, McDonald made a fine save. Another fine save by the home captain was seen when he retrieved his bandage which was hanging about him like lace from a lady’s skirt. Pilkington was playing through like a forward instead of a half-back and when he was brought down Toms used the free kick in no uncertain manner. Fern saved, although the ball bumped about. With Bell hitting the side rigging and Downs needing to do a gripping treek with the ball, it will be seen that for quite a long time Everton were on the defensive. Butler was fouled, and the whistle went at the very moment that the Oldham centre put in a brilliant shot and found Fern punching away in class manner. Everton did not get away with the ball, and when the whippet (Marshall), at right half, did a fine piece of work he was sorely grieved that Butler wasted the opportunity.
BUTLER SCORES
Marshall, at this point was the outstanding man, and when he set Wallace going again a centre arose, and Toms headed against the foot of the post. However, all this pressure was bound to come to something, and when Butler came to a goal after twenty-four minutes no one was surprised, but many were disappointed. It was a Wallace centre that did the damage, and Fleetwood was the only Everton man to do anything with the ball in the incident, Davies tried a number of unusual movements and shot a couple wide, following which came the brightest bit of play to which the home side had treated us. Fazackerley and Davies did the thing admirably and well, and entirely on their own. They dovetailed perfectly, and Davies showed infinite sense when he put the ball just where Fazackerley had desired it. Fazzy edged to inside left before he shot, and Taylor, at the foot of the post, smothered the ball. Downs, with his leaping displays and a fair amount of luck, was a very prominent member. The crowd roared their appreciation, but some day when the trick does not come off. Downs may find the crowd very bitter. It’s a way they have. Before half-time Alford made a fiery run and shot. Wallace out in a curling centre and Butler was inches out after Fern had saved. Peacock blundering. Half-time; Everton 0, Oldham 1.
WHERE OLDHAM FIND THEM
It is a bit of a blow to the supporters of local football when we find that the Oldham trinity in defence is of Liverpool and district, Taylor is from Balmoral, Wynne comes from Neston and makes his debut in league football, and Freeman is from the Wallasey side. By the way, Tatton was tried at outside left, although he is an outside right. He and Wallace were to change places if Tatton failed but he did not. Wynne, who had played a resolute game, gave a penalty kick soon after the restart, and Fazackerley scored with a strong shot. The ball would have been cleared by Taylor in the first place but a defender got in his way, and Taylor was out of goal when Brewster drove in a hot ball. Wynne recognised its home, and did not hesitate to head the ball out. Was it sporting to do so? However, there was no injustice, as the penalty was taken in a very deadly manner.
FAZACKERLEY SCORES
The Everton forwards were not satisfactory, and Jones once again failed to make much impression. However, Jones placed a corner so well that Fazackerley, from out of a ruck of players, shot in a low ball that Taylor did not see. The genesis of the goal was a wretched pass back by W. Taylor, who was twenty yards wide in his marking. Everton had recovered for the second week in succession, and no one could deny that they were fortunate to take the lead for two such incidents. Still it had to be confessed that Oldham were tiring, and were not sure in their combination. Referee Nunnerley, of Wrexham, a good son of a good father, was referee and he had no trouble until Fern injured his right elbow and had to leave the ground. Fleetwood became goalkeeper and Downs mixed his efforts at right-half and centre-forward. It was difficult to estimate how Fern got his injury but it came immediately following the equalising goal scored by Toms. Fern came back to goal within a few minutes and hoped that he would not be as long in recovering as Frank Jefferis fears he will be- a month. Everton were very enthusiastic if not very brilliant, but Downs and Fazackerley seemed to keep up the spirits of the players. Peacock was most unlucky with a shot that hit the upright, and Fazackerley went quite near getting his hat-trick. Fleetwood made a nice effort to give his forwards an object lesson, but having won his position in front of goal he elected to foolishly tip-tap. Freeman had to go off for a while through a damaged thigh. He came back and helped in the stern finish.

TWO CHANGES AND CLENNELL TO CARDIFF
October 22, 1921. The Liverpool Courier.
With such prominent players out of the side, Everton will be hard pushed for victory in the League journey. Everton are at home to Oldham Athletic, who sport a couple of locals in Taylor and Freeman. Everton are entrusting the outside wing berths to Jones and Alford. The first named has had previous outings with the side, but Alford, who hails from Barrow, is making his debut. He is said to have the makings of a good player, therefore his debut will be watched with interest. With the exception of these two chances, the Blues' side is unchanged. They will be meeting a dour side in the Latics, but that should not prevent them from getting home. By the way, Clennell, who has been rather unfortunate with the Goodison Park club, has been transferred to Cardiff. The last named club have by no means reproduced the form that gained them promotion, and evidently need strengthening.

JOE CLENNELL
Nottingham Evening Post - Saturday 22 October 1921
 Joe Clennell. the inside-left of Everton, has been transferred to Cardiff City. The fee is stated to amount to four figures.

CLENNELL FOR CARDIFF
Athletic News- Monday, October 24 1921
Cardiff City have signed Joseph Clennell, who made his debut for the champions of Wales at The Hawthorns on Saturday and helped his new club to divide the honours with West Bromwich Albion, who have, at last, learned how to score on their own ground. Born at Silksworth, near Sunderland, Clennell must now be just over 30 years of age, but from what we see around us that is not an age which makes good football impossible. As a boy at school he began as an outside left and veered to the inside berth. In local matches as an adult he always took his 30 goals in a season with Silksworth United, and was just as penetrative for Seaham Harbour. When about 19 years old he joined Blackpool, and in an incomplete season notched 22 goals before being snapped up by Blackburn Rovers, with whom he had a variety of experience. Eventually he was transferred to Everton for £1.500 —a considerable fee in January, 1914. During the war he was engaged on transport work at Liverpool docks, but he played fine football with the Everton eleven and scored over 100 goals in the Lancashire Section. He had the honour of playing for The League against the Scottish League in the Victory match at Birmingham on February 22, 1919, when he scored a brilliant goal. There is no doubt that Clennell at his best is a rare player. Possessing the use of either foot, he is a clever dribbler and a sure marksman. He has, however, been unfortunate, having experienced serious trouble with the cartilages of both knees. Cardiff City have no doubt satisfied themselves that he is sound again. Clennell is such a fine all-round sportsman that he will take from Liverpool the best of wishes from a large number of enthusiasts who have admired his whole- hearted and clean play.

OLDHAM’S GRIT
Athletic News- Monday, October 24, 1921
A TENACIOUS GAME AT GOODISON PARK
EVERTON 2, OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2
By Junius
It was a day for warriors not footballers at Goodison Park. Heavy storms of rain fell relentlessly up to and during the early stages of the game, and the fact that close upon 15,000 spectators braved the elements speak, well for their enthusiasm. On the general run of the play a drawn game was a fitting result. The Athletic played what one must consider the correct game on such a day, by passing with power and not keeping the game too close. On the other hand, the Everton forwards, in the first portion especially, indulged in their customary more confined tactics, but their movements, at times cleverly conceived and ably executed up to a point, faded away before the stubborn resistance of the Oldham defence. Right up to the interval the Athletic forwards and half-backs kept the ball very cleverly on the turf, combined well, and put plenty of power behind their passes. Indeed, had their marksmanship been on a par with the efficiency with which they surmounted ground difficulties. they must have enjoyed more than a single goal lead at the interval.
EVERTON’S MISSED MEN
Everton could do nothing right during the first half, when Chedgzoy and Harrison were missed, and attacks resolved themselves into purely individual efforts, the fallacy of which was never more glaringly demonstrated. Again, the forwards and half-backs showed little conception of each other's requirements, and where the ball was there was an Oldham man. Quite a change came over the proceedings after the change of ends, for Everton discarded their close game, and indulging in long swinging passes eventually got on terms and then took the lead. Of theEverton forwards, Fazackerley stood out conspicuously by reason of his clever ball control and general finish. Davies was not happy in the centre, though there were times when he looked like serving up some of his brilliant flashes, but as a rule they were short-lived. Alford, who was making his debut in league football, improved as the game progressed, and his telling runs in the later stages stamped him as being a worthy reserve. Reid at times flattered but to deceive, and Jones on the extreme right could make but little progress against Taylor and Freeman. Wallace was the most accomplished of the Oldham forwards, and with Bell formed the most successful wing on view, Butler was a capable pivot, and Toms rarely missed an opportunity of testing Fern. The Everton half-backs were off their game in the first half when Brewster alone sustained his reputation, but following the change of ends, Fleetwood became a tower of strength. Marshall opened well, but finished moderately, and the best work in the Oldham intermediate line was accomplished by Pilkington. Downs and Freeman, for their respective sides, carried off the honours in defence. The former kicked strongly-too lustily at times, but was coolness personified; while Freeman’s intelligent anticipation and almost perfect placing were leading features in defensive play. McDonald got out of several tight corners very cleverly, and Wynne, the Neston player who had a trial with Everton’s “A” team, was a very capable understudy to Grundy. Both Fern and Taylor ably guarded their positions. The game had been going twenty-five minutes when BUTLER following upon a free kick against Brewster, compelled a movement in which Wallace and Bell were concerned by driving hard into the corner of the net. Seven minutes after the resumption came the equalising point, as the outcome of a penalty against Wynne, who finding Taylor unable to get to Brewster’s shot, handed it out of goal. FAZACKERLEY made no mistake with the penalty kick. A pass back led to Everton obtaining the lead. Jones placed a corner kick, which Taylor could only partially parry and FAZACKERLEY crashed the ball into the net through a ruck of players. Four minutes later, TOMS, taking a pass from Bell, drew out Fern, who was hurt in attempting a daring save, and equalised the scores, the three goals having been recorded within twelve minutes.  Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald (Captain); Fleetwood, Brewster, Peacock; Jones, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid, and Alford. Oldham Athletic.- Taylor (E); Wynne, Freeman; Marshall (A.), Pilkington, Taylor (W,), Wallace, Bell, Butler, Toms, and Tatton. Referee; Mr. C.D. Nunnerley, Wrexham.

A WELL-EARNED DRAW
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, October 24, 1921
Bee’s Notes
It was strangely irregular football so far as Everton were concerned. They were a goal down fore a long time- and “worth it.” Then  a penalty came their way, and Fazackerley took it with a bang. That penalty altered the whole course of the game. It arose through Wynne, a strapping fellow who created a name for himself at Neston, handling the ball as though he were an expert goalkeeper. If the Oldham back had left the ball a shade earlier to his goalkeeper I fear Everton might never have scored, for who was there who delivered a shot save Fazackerley? Davies was, like Reid and Jones out of the picture and Alford came in with some nice sprints, but without anything tangible. Add to this the poor game played by Peacock, who does not seem to have recovered from a race he had last August and you find the Everton side unbalanced. Fortunately Brewster (arms skimbo and head aliveo-in the right sense of the word), McDonald and Downs were on their game, and so Everton deserved their draw. Downs was just wonderful, and his leaping headaway was one of the memories of a very dour game. He courted the good graces of the crowd, and seemed to revel in the heavy going. Wallace was canny and cunning, and his centres had the “cut” on them that made them dangerous. Wallace, according to a football, friend of mine, has made more inside rights than any inside right has made outside rights. Think it over. It is quite true, though it is the opposite way to the ordinary.
PILKINGTON’S LONG REIGN
There were other personalities in the game. One was big Toms, whom we remember as Lieutenant (”shun”) and playing for Southport and Manchester United. He has become more dainty in his style, and his flicks were as choice as his hard-hit drives. Then Marshall, the half-back, is worthy of more than a line to himself. He figures unlike a football player-lack of physique, although he is upstanding -and legs that do not suggest good football, although Greenhalgh was another of the same formation. However, Marshall is a born footballer on Saturday’s showing. Ellis Pilkington goes on for ever and stays every course. For fourteen years he has been plodding on, and without a word against him from any adversary. Long may he resign. W. Taylor I don’t fancy. E. Taylor and Reg. Freeman, I fancy, will some near date have an invitation from the F.A for good football and good conduct. They are excellent pros, and excellent players. Taylor, like Fern, had not many direct evidences on Saturday, but each showed a nice timing and a sense of thumping out that was skin to the style adopted by Billy Scott years gone by. But the man of the day was Stan Fazackerley. He scored twice, and did double work. I like the knowledge of what was required of Davies when he set his brother Stan going down the middle for the electric burst to the left-hand side-you remember Taylor scooped his shot out at the foot of the post. That was great football and Davies shared in it, although he only did one trifling piece in the business. Fazackerley was not too happy in his early days here. He seemed to strike Fate at every turn, and the wheel of finance turned against him. However, I said at that time, and repeat that he makes the Everton attack more like a fighting force than any other forward of the line. His tricks are done pleasantly and he gets full benefit from them. On Saturday he carried the line, for neither of the deputies did himself justice, although Alford made some spurts. Fazackerley is class, and those who barracked him at the back end of last season and at the beginning of this may now realise their lack of foresight. To be quite candid. Everton would have fared ill this season if they had left him out. One week they left him out, and then they hastened him back to his post. Considering the elements and the turf, the game was exciting and stern, and honours-a half in 2-were just about as the game warranted, though at one time it looked any odds on Oldham’s combined work carrying them through to a victory. That penalty turned the corner for us.

EVERTON 2 OLDHAM ATHLETIC 2
October 24 1921. The Liverpool Courier.
SPOILED BY RAIN
EVERTON DIVIDE POINTS AND GOALS WITH OLDHAM
For the second week in succession Everton had to be content with a draw, the score again being 2-2. Their attack suffered by the absence of Chedgzoy and Harrison, as Jones and Alford were not equals of the usual wingers, and the attacks were not developed in the customary Goodison fashion. However, after being a goal down at the interval the Blues equalised and then took the lead, only to see the Athletic again get on terms in the next few minutes. In trying to stop them Fern had his right arm damaged, and for a short time Fleetwood was in goal, while Downs and two half backs joined the forwards in an endeavour to save both points. The back in fact collided with the Oldham upright in one rush, so far did he advance, but Oldham weathered the storm, and after surving a Peacock shot, which hit the post, joined in exciting exchanges, the pace being tremendous right up to the final whistle.
HEAVY PLAYING PITCH.
This was surprising in view of the sloppy state of the turf after the heavy downpour. Oldham were the better earlier on, and showed skill in distributing the heavy ball, but later Everton swung it about in correct fashion. The value of long drives on such a day was shown by Butler's thirty yards cross shot, which Fern failed to reach. Everton got on terms through Fazackerley converting a penalty kick , given against Wynne, as the back from Neston fell down to push away a Brewster shot which was going straight into goal. Ten minutes later Fazackerley shot through a crowd of players following the taking of a corner kick. Then in five minutes Toms worked to the left, and as Fern tried to drop on the ball, shot under him, Fern being forcibly booted on the arm muscle at the same time.
THE PLAYERS.
Fern was not to blame for either of the shots, which beat him, while the defence of Downs and McDonald was excellent in the extreme. Downs was at his very best, and with McDonald also in form they gave the Oldham attack a sorry time. In the halves Fleetwood took the palm for feeding the men in front, while Brewster was useful with his head, but Peacock was very moderate in the first half, though he improved later. Only Fazackerley of the forwards did himself justice, and he was easily the brainiest attacker on the field. The Oldham defence was local, E. Taylor and Freeman being from Liverpool, and Wynne, who was making his debut from Nelson. They began very well, but though Taylor gave nothing away the backs tired as the game progressed and Freeman was not helped by a nasty kick on the ankle. Pilkington was the pick of the halves and Butler and Toms two trustful forwards. Teams: - Everton: - fern, goal, Downs and McDonald (captain), backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Peacock, half-backs, Jones, Fazackerley, Davies, Reid, and Alford, forward. Oldham Athletic: - Taylor, goal, Wynne, and Freeman, backs, Marshall, Pilkington, and W. Taylor, half-backs Wallace, Bell, Butler, Toms, and Tatton, forwards.

OLDHAM ATHLETIC RESERVES 1 EVERTON RESERVES 3
October 24 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Oldham Athletic again failed on Saturday, Everton visiting Boundary Park and winning by 3 goals to 1. Campbell opened the score for the Athletic, and this was the only score of the first half, but after Weller had equalised the raids of the visitors was easy, and two further goals were added by Crossley and Wall to gave them a comfortable victory. Everton: - salt, goal, Fare, and Livingstone, backs, Weller, Leddy, and Garrett, half-backs, Parry, Irvine, Moffatt, Crossley, and Wall, forwards.

Ireland v England
Derby Daily Telegraph - Monday 24 October 1921
International Tournament opens at Belfast
Windsor Park, Belfast, was today (Saturday) the scene of the first International match of the season, when Ireland met England for the 36th time. Selecting no fewer than seven men for the first time, England had practically a new team, of which good things were expected. Clay, who appeared against Wales the season before last, Wilson, Chedgzoy, and Walker were the only players who had represented England before, whiole of the side that won last season's match at Sunderland by 2-0 only two last named had been chosen again. The team was, therefore, in the nature of an experiment, especially as Lucas's Liverpool's right back, appeared on the left, and Walker, who occupied the centre forward position, at Sunderland, played at inside left. The most surprising selection was perhaps Moss, who less than a year ago had no recognised place in the Aston Villa team. Despite the fact that the Irish League side, picked frrom clubs in Ireland had played the English League to a goal a fortnight ago, Ireland had selected only two of their home players in Scraggs and Emerson, both of the Glentoran club. Great confidence was, however, felt in the eleven, all of whom had represented their country before, though Ireland, previous to today's match, could look back upon only two victories against 29 by England with four drawn games. The teams were;- England; Dawson (Burnley), goal; Clay (Tottenham), and Lucas (Liverpool), backs; Moss (Aston Villa), Wilson (Wednesday) and Barton (Birmingham), half-backs; Chedgzoy (Everton), Kirtyon (Aston Villa), Simms (Luton), Walker (Aston Villa), and Harrison (Everton), forwards. Ireland;- Scott (LIverpool), goal; W. McCracken (Newcastle United) and Rollo (Blackburn Rovers), backs; R. McCracken (Crystal Palace), Scruggs (Glentoran), and Emerson (Glentoran), half-backs; Lacey (Liverpool), Gillespie (Sheffild United), Doran (Brighton and Hove Albion), Mathieson (Luton), and Bookman (Luton), forwards. The attendance numbered 30,000. The ground was soft after two day's heavy rain. Both teams played as selected. Wilson won the toss, and England played with a stiff breeze. In the first minutes Chedgzoy sent in a good centre, but Simms headed behind. Lucas replied and Harrison centred, But McCracken's offside tactics spoiled a good English openinmg. During an Irish raid Clay slipped and Lacey was presented with an open goal, but shot wildly over the bar. Exchanges were fairly even, but the slippery state of the ground made it difficult for the players to retain a foothold. From a centre from Chedgzoy, Kirton shot into the hands of Scott, and in another raid Simms was thrown offside by McCracken a splendid chance being lost. England were the most dangerous team, Dawson having practically nothing to do. From short range Walker headed in, and with Scott beaten the ball struck the post. Bookman got away and centred, and Doran was almost through when he was brought down by Clay just outside the penalty area. Emerson shooting over from the free kick, ireland now improved, Bookman broke away and from a perfect centre Doran shot from two yards, Dawson making a brilliant save. Lucas missed his kick but Dawson, however, retrieved a dangerous situation. At the other end Walker missed the post by inches. Chedgzoy was injured but soon resumed and McCracken again put the English forwards offside. From the free kick Dawson saved from Emerson. The Irish goal had two narrow escapes. The first corner came to ireland after thirty minutes. The ball came to Lacey, who put across the goal and Gillespie, who appeared to be offside, beat Dawson for the first goal. England retaliated strongly, and Harrison forced a corner, but Walker headed wide. Within five minutes England equalised. Harrison dropped the ball into the goalmouth and Kirton headed into the net. Half-time; Ireland 1, England 1. Final; Ireland 1, England 1.

GARSTON GASWORKS 0 EVERTON “A” 0
October 24, 1921. The Liverpool Courier.
LIVERPOOL COUNTY COMBINATION
Everton maintained their reputation as the premier “drawists,” and shared the points with the leaders of the Combination, at Garston. They have thus five drawn games to their credit in six matches. It was a good game, despite heaviness due to rain. Garston were the better side in the first half, a condition which was reversed after the interval. Cox played a brilliant game in goal for the home team, and the half-back line was also a strong point. For Everton prominent work was done by the wing forwards, Russell on the right and Sharp on the left.

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
October 24, 1921. The Liverpool Courier.
George Harrison and Sam Chedgzoy played for the English against the Ireland League at Belfast, before an attendance of 30,000. The game finish 1-1. Chedgzoy was the most brilliant player in the team, and Harrison his club mate was little unferior, Harrison dropped the ball into the goal mouth for Kirton to head into the net for the equaliser.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, October 26, 1921
With Crossley fit again and Peacock unwell, Everton have made changes for their return game with Oldham Athletic. They bring in Crossley as partner again to Harrison, and Grenyer gets the half-back vacancy. The team reads;- Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, and Harrison.
Reserves team at home to Oldham, 3 o’clock; Salt; Fare, Livingstone; Brown, Leddy, Garrett; Jones, Spencer, Irvine, Wall and Alford.
The “A” team play in the George Mahon Cup on Wednesday next, at Wigan.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, October 28, 1921
Everton at Oldham, have to face Grundy at full back, and J.H. Marshall on the wing. The latter will make a better show against Downs than did Tatton,. Who somehow does not use his judgement as well as his speed. Everton, however, will be much improved through the agency of wingers of the stamp of Harrison and Chedgzoy’s happy return to inside left will give Everton a chance to do what they could not accomplished last week. I am told by those who know best that Oldham played much below form last week. Well, if that is the case, Everton have something to do to-morrow. Certainly it is encouraging that Everton are getting points away where they cannot get them at home. These are the teams;- Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, Harrison.  Oldham Athletic; E. Taylor; Grundy, R. Freeman; Marshall, Pilkington, W. Taylor; Wallace, Bell, Butler, Toms, J. Marshall.

EVERTON AT OLDHAM
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 29, 1921
ATHLETIC AND GOODISON SIDE MAKE CHANGES
HOPES FOR IMPROVEMENT
F.E.H’S REPORT OF BOUNDARY PARK GAME
A POINTLESS DRAW
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald (Captain); Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, Harrison. Oldham Athletic; E. Taylor; Grundy, R. Freeman; A. Marshall, Pilkington, W. Taylor; Wallace, Bell, Butler, Toms, Tatton. Referee; Mr. T.G. Nunnerley, of Wrexham. Everton, having Harrison and Chedgzoy back to the side after international calls, hoped to steal both points in the return game with Oldham Athletic at Boundary Park. Peacock, who has been sent to Blackpool to recuperate, was “deputised” by Allan Grenyer, whose name is again associated with Cardiff, which club, I am told, had representation at Oldham to-day. Crossley’s return to the forward line made it look like the first-of-the-season strength. Oldham, however, also “complained” of strength, for Grundy was due back. So the game promised to be keen as ever. The Evertonians, accomplished by quite a number of supporters, made a safe and fairly rapid journey to Oldham this morning. We left Liverpool under smiling skies only to find that in the town of cotton mills the clouds were frowning. Rain threatened, and the light was by no means too good when the players turned out. The only change in the teams selected was that Marshall, who was injured last week, was unable to appear, and his place was taken by Tatton. There were about 16,000 people present when Everton opened the game in the face of a stiffish breeze. They immediately made play on the left, but Harrison was robbed by Grundy, and the home forwards got going strongly through Tatton and Toms. Brewster, however, stepped into the breach, and the visitors returned to the attack, and assault culminating in Crossley sending over the bar.
EVERTON ATTACK
Everton at once came away again in the cleverest fashion, and Fazackerley put in a beautiful shot which was just wide of the target. Still, the Evertonians kept pegging away, and Davies was well placed when he put the ball just outside with a regular daisy-cutter.  The balance of play, so far had been remarkly even and exceptionally fast, Chedgzoy getting off the mark at top speed gave the leather to Davies, who in turn passed to Harrison. The latter tried round Grundy but he failed at the critical moment. Everton were now enjoying all the advantage of the conflict and Davies was completely unlucky in failing to beat Taylor with a swift shot. Oldham then carried war into the Everton camp, and a centre by Wallace ought to have bene turned to account by Butler. A little later, Bell was well placed, but his shot lacked sting, and Fern gathered the ball with comparative ease. There was again some exceedingly clever short passing on the part of the Everton forwards, and the inside men tested the home defence. There was some exciting play in midfield, and Davies tried hard to give his side the lead, but he was not permitted to get through. At the other end the right wing became dangerous, and it took the full effort of both McDonald and Downs to keep them out.
CHEDGZOY LIMPING
Crossley should have scored when he shot very tamely. Everton, however, kept up the pressure, and Chedgzoy was hurt in collision with Freeman. For some time he limped badly, but stuck gallantly to his guns, and Everton retained their full share of the game. The Oldham forwards then rallied strongly, and Wallace once again came to the rescue. A few seconds later the Everton right back was called upon to show powers of resource, and he distinguished himself in depriving Pilkington of the honour of registering the first goal. Everton were next active on the left with a perfect bout of passing on the part of Harrison and Crossley, but the movement came to nothing, and the next episode of note was an injury to Grenyer while attempting to check the progress of Wallace and Bell.
CROWDING UPON FERN
The damage, however, was not serious, and the game continued at the same exhilarating pace. Crossley, at long range, sent the leather flying right across the goalmouth to the opposite corner flag, and then Fleetwood, coming along with a “wet sail,” drove the ball over the bar. Oldham replied in spirited fashion and following upon a corner on the right there was a tremendous bully in front of Fern, but the danger was eventually cleared. There was a further tuning up of activities just before the interval, the Athletic forwards becoming most aggressive. Butler put the ball high over the bar, and then Bell spoiled a splendid opening with a loose shot. After this Butler put in a swift ground shot, but Fern made no mistake in getting to the ball, and when Toms and Tatton ran down they were well stopped by the resourceful Downs, who was clean and sure in his kicking. Just on half-time Everton missed a glorious opportunity of drawing first blood. Harrison swung the ball to Davies and the Everton centre was making for goal when Crossley thought he would improve matters by taking the ball from his colleague, but his shot failed. Then Davies came through on his own account and shot finely, but Taylor made a brilliant save.
Half-time; Oldham Athletic 0, Everton 0
TOO MANY HANDS-
The first forty five minutes had provided admirable football, and the fact that neither side had scored was due to Crossley and Butler, both of whom threw away to great chances. In the case of the Evertonian, it was all the more irritation because Davies, if left alone might easily have netted the ball. There was fully 18,000 spectators when play was resumed. Everton took up the thread of the attack, and Chedgzoy, after racing down with characteristic celerity, finished with a bad shot. Oldham replied with a powerful advance on the left, and Downs in attempting to clear his line, got into the wars. He was soon as nimble as ever, and the struggle proceeded with undiminished forcefulness. The Athletic forwards, knowing the “he” of the ground and direction of the wind, showed remarkably well-calculated tactics in the later stages of the contest, but they were not quite precise as they might have been in the matter of finishing. On one occasion Toms and Tatton worked their way through very cleverly, but they had to reckon with Fleetwood, who was not to be caught napping, and though Butler was well placed he was unable to get through.
MISSING THE MARK
Everton were busy for a time, and Crossley had another nice chance of scoring the opening goal when he missed the mark badly. Perfect passing on the part of Chedgzoy and Fazackerley promised well, but the finishing point was lacking, and subsequently a swift drive from Harrison passed just outside the far upright. An injury to Butler impeded the game, but he speedily resumed, with greater strenuousness than ever. Final; Oldham Athletic 0, Everton 0.

EVERTON v  OLDHAM
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, October 29, 1921
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Everton; Salt; Fare and Livingstone; Brown, Liddy, and Garrett; Jones, Spencer, Irvine, Wall, and Alford. Oldham Athletic; Matthews; Wynn and Charlton; Broadbent (W.H), Garrett, and Jones; Broadbent, Wilkinson, Evans, Campbell and Nord. Referee; Mr. W. Pearson. The Everton team included Jones and Alford, the extreme wing, players who assisted the first team last week, and Oldham played Wynne at right back. The previous meeting ended in a victory for Everton by 3 goals to 1. When play started there was a strong wind blowing, and Liddy won the toss. The first movement came from Alford and Wall, and the latter player sent in a curling shot, which almost beat Matthews in the first minute. After two minutes play Everton were awarded a penalty against Charlton, who handled in trying to save a goal during Matthew’s absence through running out, and Garrett easily converted. From the kick-off Oldham made a brief raid on the home goal, and Broadbent had a tussle with Livingstone, the latter player finally getting the ball to safe quarters.
Again Everton pressed, and a strong claim was made for another penalty, but the referee granted a corner, which proved fruitless. All the play up to this point was in favour of the home team who scored a second point through Wall, who lifted the ball over Matthews head. Some neat work was next witnessed from good play between Broadbent and Wilkinson. The former player was only beaten on the touchline by Livingstone, who got the ball away with difficulty. The Everton defence was so strong that Salt was not called upon to save a single shot. Another goal came to Everton after good work, and from a centre by Jones, Irvine headed the third point. Another move by Oldham might easily have led to a goal through Livingstone passing the ball to the keeper, who had difficulty in gathering when being tackled by Evans and Wilkinson. Still Everton were always in the ascendency and Matthews was kept busy keeping out all sorts of shots, the Oldham defence being very spasmodic and easily held. Everton appeared to ease up a little, and Oldham were more often in the home quarters. A good shot by W.H. Broadbent was only inches high, and Salt also cleared from Campbell. Further pressure by Everton caused Matthews to save from Irvine, and Liddy. Jones, the outside right, was a great worry to his namesake, and Charlton’s fine centre gave Matthews plenty to do. Half-time; Everton Reserves 3, Oldham Athletic Res nil.
From the resumption play was all in favour of Everton, and Matthews made a brillaint save from Wall. Only on rare occasions did Oldham cross the line. From a rush the visitors gave a corner, which was badly placed by Broadbent, and again it become a bombardment of the Oldham goal, and Alford almost got through. Evans scored for Oldham Athletic Reserves.

EVERTON AND OLDHAM CHANGES
October 29, 1921. The Liverpool Courier. |Everton, who journey to Boundary Park for the return game with Oldham Athletic, are introducing Crossley into the side, while Harrison and Chedgzoy are both available. Last week Reid and Peacock were not at their best, and the elimination of the pair for today's game will not create surprise. The last named's player is being filled by Allen Grenyer, who should do well. Despite then showing at the Park, Oldham were not satisfield, and changes have been made in the side, the most prominent of which is the exclusion of Wynne, the former Neston player. It should be a good game, with Everton just scraping home. The teams selected are: - Everton, Fern, Downs, McDonald, Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, and Harrison. Oldham Athletic: - E. Taylor, Grundy, Freeman, A. Marshall, Pilkington, W. Taylor, Wallace, Bell, Butler, Toms, and H. Marshall.

WET SQUIBS
Athletic News -Monday October 31, 1921
OLDHAM AND EVERTON AGAIN DIVIDE THE HONOURS
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0, EVERTON 0
By the Traveller
THE 18,000 spectators who gathered at Boundary Park for the return encounter with Everton were not regaled with a thrilling display. Not a goal crowned the exquisite pattern weaving of Everton's stylists, nor yet the quite as entertaining if less polished endeavours of Oldham Athletic. And yet it was a dour struggle, and there was much that was excellent on both sides. One wonders, however, what would have happened if the Everton sharpshooters had had the chances that came to the Oldham attackers. Toms had the real opportunity of the game. Three minutes from the end he received the ball from the right. It came low and dropped on the ground just in the right position, but Toms, who was unmarked, mistimed the ball a fraction of a second or so and it skidded at right angles off his foot yards wide of the mark.
OLDHAM’S STRONG LINE
Everton needed keen watchfulness to keep them in check in the first twenty minutes or so, but afterwards the Athletic half-backs—a dogged trio—seemed to have their measure, and try as they would the visitors' vanguard could not make headway. Mainly owing to Wallace's skill in centring, Butler had a chance, as also had Bell, but the former was charged at the moment of shooting, and Bell made very poor effort, lifting the ball high when he had time to steady himself. The best shot of the match was made by Fazackerley, but Taylor made a delightful save by dropping his outstretched hand on the ball as it arrived on the goal line. There was little enterprise shown towards goal-getting in the second half, and seeing that Everton in this period were the better side, their futile attempts at scoring were surprising. The honours went to the defences on both sides. The half-back play in particular was of a high standard. Pilkington was perhaps the most effective of the half-backs, for he showed great artistry in his ground passing, but all three were strong tacklers and keen in following up. The only fault that could be urged against either Taylor or Marshall was a tendency to lift the ball. Freeman, recovered from an ankle injury, was as fast as the speediest of the Everton forwards, and played a fine cool game throughout. He appears to have lost a slight hesitancy in tackling that was apparent last season. Grundy was also a good, sound defender, and Taylor (E.) kept his goal with serene confidence.
BREWSTER’S HEADWORK
Everton's strength was also at, half-back. Brewster's headwork was a feature. Rarely did a lofty ball beat him, and he was always opening up the game. Fleetwood worked tremendously hard, and his judgment of the intentions of the opposing forwards was almost unerring. He had Tatton and Toms in his grip for most of the game. Grenyer, on the opposing wing, had a more difficult task in holding Wallace and Bell.  Generally he did well, but occasionally Wallace was his master. Of the Everton rear-guard, McDonald was the more impressive, although neither he nor Downs gave much away. Whilst Downs relied more on hisjudgment, McDonald was fleeter of foot and had the more difficult task, from which he emerged with credit. Fern was watchful, but never really seriously tested. Wallace, on the Oldham right wing, stood out in a class by himself. Rarely wasting a ball, he centred and passed with precision and skill, but none of the inside men were able to help him. Bell has skill but was poor in front of goal, whilst Butler might vary his methods a little more instead of trying to beat the field. Tatton did some clever things, and his corner kicks were models of accuracy. Toms worked hard but could not master Fleetwood. The return of Chedgzoy, Harrison, and Crossley, the latter after some weeks' absence, should have made for added strength In the Everton van. But Chedgzoy had an off day and Crossley was not quite at his best. The line, of which Harrison and Fazackerley were the pick, was skilful enough but their efforts rarely seemed like coming to fruition. Oldham Athletic.—Taylor (E): Grundy, Freeman: Marshall (A.), Pilkington, Taylor (W.); Wallace, Bell, Butler, Toms, and Tatton. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald (Captain); Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, and Harrison. Referee Mr. C.D. Nunnerley, of Wrexham.

EVERTON MISSIONS
The Liverpool Echo- Monday October 31, 1921
EVERTON BAG A POINT AT OLDHAM
By F.E.H

Clubs that are able to collect even one point away from home are always sailing for the much-desired harbour of safely. It is curious how there little matters count when the “position of the market” has to be considered at the conclusion of the season. Everton did extremely well to divide the honours with Oldham Athletic at that wind-swept waste Boundary Park on Saturday. It proved a fast and vigorous encounter, minus the nicer touches which one looks for in first class football- but we had plenty of thrills. A dull day and half a hurricane of wind did not damp the ardour of the cotton-spinners, who I am told, are now giving the club whole-hearted support. There were 18,000 of them present on this occasion, and they did not hesitate to express their individual views upon both the play and the players. Both were bad and excellent in turns. Everton were the more polished side, and would certainly have led the way at the interval if Crossley-with laudable impetuosity-had not striven to help Davies. It is a case of too many cooks spoiling the broth. Oldham by the same token, were equally unfortunate, for Butler missed the chance of a lifetime when he failed to find a right range. Fazackerley also was out of luck in finding that the finer art of weaving is frequently lost upon backs, who are capable of upsetting the calculations of an artist by the use of rough and ready tactics. Davies showed improvement and the work of both Chedgzoy and Harrison commanded general praise. The halves were the backbone of the side, and “Tommy” Fleetwood should have scored with one glorious drive. Brewster and Grenyer were also well in the picture. The last lines of defence were sufficient to cope with the demands made upon them.

OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0 EVERTON 0
October 31, 1921. The Liverpool Courier.
HONOURS EVEN.
EVERTON AND OLDHAM AGAIN DRAW.
Oldham Athletic took a point from Goodison Park, and Everton made honours even by helping themselves to a point at Boundary Park, so that both camps are satisfied. The goalless draw was a very fair criterion of the game, too, because it pays a well-deserved compliment to the defences. It may not be generally realised, but is a matter of fact, that with the single exception of Liverpool, Oldham have given away less goals this season than any other club in the First Division, including the champions. From this it will be seen that Everton, were up against it. At the same time, the Blues should have scored twice. On one occasion Davies had manceurved for position, and was ready to shoot at short range when Crossley dashed up and drove the ball over the bar. Had he netted, of course, his action would have been lauded as an inspiration, so he cannot be blamed for impulsively endeavouring to improve on a good situation. Davies had his opportunity when he turned a square pass into a slow header, when he had time to nod the ball down and shoot. However, both Butler and Toms missed splendid openings, which brings us back to the starting point that a draw did neither team an injustice.
HARD FOUGHT GAMES.
The game was hard fought for the full 90 minutes, although there were stoppages for injuries to Chedgzoy, Downs, Grenyer, and Bell, these were but the accidents of circumstances, both elevens playing the game in the fullest sense of the term. There were only about 15,000 spectators present, but they were kept keenly interested all through, as the run of the play was most even, first one goal and then the other being assailed. Even so, each set of backs was so efficient that the custodian were not unduly pressed. Fern dealt quickly and well with all that came his way, and Downs and McDonald were once again in their happiest vein after a moderate opening when facing the strong breeze, being bothered at first by the “break” of the ball, which was inclined to play tricks on the broken turf. Brewster was in capital form, being a great assistance to the men in front, whilst he almost scored a surprise goal with a furious forty yards' past. Fleetwood gave Tattan very little latitude, while Grenyer faced the more enterprising, Wallace very creditably, despite being badly jarred through falling on his spine. Chedgzoy and Harrison were in international form, slipping across some excellent centres, while Fazackerley was tricky.
CROSSLEY NEEDS PRACTICE.
Crossley, however, was palpably short of practice after his enforced rest, and Davies though shooting were, would be better advised to bustle the backs more. Taylor, Grundy and Freeman were a wonderfully good defence for the Lattics, and Pilkington was of great service as pivot, but only Wallace of the forwards was able to hit the ball right when openings came his way, the others frittering chances away in astonishing fashion at times. Teams : - Oldham Athletic: - E. Taylor, goal, Grundy, and Freeman, backs, A. Marshall, Pilkington, and W. Taylor, half-backs, Wallace, Bell, Butler, Toms, and Tatton, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs, and McDonald (captain), Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 OLDHAM ATHLETIC 3
October 31, 1921. The Liverpool Courier.
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 12)
At one period of the game between Everton Reserves, and Oldham Athletic Reserves, at Goodison Park, the home team appeared to have the match well in hand, but a fine recovery by the Latics in the last few minutes enabled them to secure a point, the result being a draw of three goals each.
Everton scored from a penalty converted by Garrett after two minutes, and from this point outplayed their opponents for the remainder of the first half, further goals being added by Wall and Irvine. The visitors improved following the resumption, and Evans lessened the deficit. The most exciting period of the game was still to come, however, for with only two minutes to play, F. Broadbent went through to net the visitors second point, and straight away from the kick off the same player caught the home defence napping and equalised the scores. Oldham certainly deserve all praise for their recovery, but Everton have only themselves to blame for the loss of a point, having slackened off when they thought the issue safe. The Blues played well all round. Fare and Livingstone were two good backs, with the latter slightly better by reason of his placing of the ball. Garrett and Leddy were the best of a good half-back line, while among the forwards none did better than Irvine. Teams: - Everton Reserves: - Salt, goal, Fare, and Livingstone, backs, Brown, Leddy, and Garrett, half-backs, Jones, Spencer, Irvine, Wall, and Alford, forwards. Oldham Athletic: - Matthews, goal, Wynne, and Charlton, backs, Broadbent, WH Garrett, and Jones, half-backs, Broadbent, Wilkinson, Evans, Campbell, and Nord, forward. Referee W. Pearson.

 

 

October 1921