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HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 2 EVERTON 0
October 1, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
EVERTON BEATEN AT HUDDERSFIELD.
POOR FORWARD PLAY.
After earning one point at Goodison Park a week ago against Huddersfield Town, the Everton team lost both points to the Huddersfield club at Leeds road on Saturday, and the encounter played in an atmosphere of extraordinary heat and humidity, and was full of incident from start to finish. In the main, however, it was a very disappointing display on the part of the visitors who in the end had to acknowledge themselves a thoroughly well beaten side. This was rendered all the more surprising by reason of the fact that they started in the most promising fashion. The opening exchanges of the contest were all to their advantage, and there were prospects of at least an honorable draw when the attack faded away into mere nothingness. Huddersfield made sure of their lead in the first period of the struggle, and in the second half they took very good care to allow their opponents no latitude. It is only fair to the Everton half-backs to say that they maintained their share in the attack with considerable spirit, but their efforts, thanks to the spineless of the forwards, counted for nothing. There is no doubt that on Saturday's form Huddersfield are a strong and well balanced team, and their victory created great enthusiasm among the 18,000 spectators present.

THE TWO GOALS.
As we have said the Goodison Park brigade set a merry pace and within the first few minutes Hart sent in a long drive that might well have scored, while Chadwick followed suit with a second shot. It was not long, however, before the home club developed its attack in masterly fashion. Wilson distributed the ball to the forwards with nice judgement and following upon a couple of corners Brown netted the ball without giving Fern any chance of saving the situation. Everton replied with one or two capital movements, initiated by McBain, but the three inside forwards all failed to take advantage of the openings offered, and when they did get within shooting range they were invariable intercepted by either Barkas or Wadsworth. The Huddersfield vanguard were much more consistent in their methods, and after a period of pressing Smith gave the ball to Stephenson, who completely deceived both the Everton backs and scored a clever goal. In the second half the Evertonians seemed to go from bad to worse, although they struck gamely to their guns. More than once Cock tried to pull the forward line together, but without success, and the result was that their work generally was scrappy. On two occasions Parry dot down and centred well, but to no purpose, while Irvine was somewhat unlucky in not getting at least one shot home. Chadwick, also showed that he can shoot with strength when he gets possession, but here he twice put the leather just over the crossbar. In the closing stages Huddersfield had matters all their own way and the result of the game was never in doubt.
THE PLAYERS.
Fern could scarcely be blamed for either of the goals that beat him and he effected one or two very smart clearances. The backs were smart, but not so secure as one could have wished, McDonald having all his work cut out to try and keep the home left wing pair in check. The three half backs all played good football, and little blame can attach to them for the defeat. Enough has been said to indicate that Everton's weakness lay in the forward line, Cock showed glimpse of his cleverness at times, but he was not well supported by either of the wings. Stephenson and Smith made a brilliant wing and were primarily responsible for the victory, though in all departments Huddersfield were keen and nippy. Teams: - Huddersfield Town: - E. Taylor, goal, Barkas and S. Wadsworth, backs, Cawthorpe, Wilson, and Waiters, half-backs, Watson, Cook, Brown, Stephenson, and WH. Smith, forwards. Everton: - Fern goal, McDonald, and Livingstone backs, Brown, McBain, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Parry Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Harrison forwards. Referee WW. Brearley.

MANCHESTER CITY RESERVES 4 EVERTON RESERVES 2
October 1 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Play was very even in the opening stages, at Manchester, each side attacking in turn. Finlay missed a fine chance when he passed instead of shooting. McGrae opened the score for Everton, but before the interval Warner netted twice for the home team. The second half was contested at a fast pace. Following a centre by Etherington, Kicks scored at the second attempt Williams added a fourth for City and Peacock a second for Everton.

EVERTON "A" 1 BURSCOUGH RANGERS 3
October 1 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
LIVERPOOL COUNTY COMBINATION.
This fixture took place at Goodison Park before a fairly good attendance. Although Everton were defeated they had enjoyed the bulk of the play. Their forwards were seen in fine shooting form, particularly Torley and Wall, and hard lines with shots that rebounded from the crossbar. Kemp, the Ranger's keeper, was seen at his best in dealing with so awkward shots, especially in the first half. The first goal came to the Rangers through Rawling's fine work. He sent in a strong drive, which compelled Lawson to run out and clear, but before the keeper could return Barlow shot into the untenanted goal. Ten minutes later Forrest equalised. During the second half chiefly in the early stages, Everton were very prominent but they could not find the net, and both Johnson and Huyton, in the closing moments, added further goals for the visitors. On the run of the game Everton did not deserved to be beaten.

CHEDGZOY PLAYED IN INTER LEAGUE
October 1, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Sam Chedgzoy help England beat Ireland by six goals to 2 at Belfast, in front of 13,000 spectators. Chedgzoy played a delightful match, which delighted the crowd.

EVERTON’S ECLIPSE
The Athletic News- Monday, October 1 1923
A GOAL AND THE SEQUEL AT HUDDERSFIELD
BROWN AGAIN
HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 2 EVERTON 0
By Icarus
A Goal and which was scored twenty minutes after the commencement of the game Leeds-road had almost magical effect on the teams of Huddersfield Town and Everton, and certainly it decided the destination of the points. Brown it was who directed the shot, and after this success Everton, who before had pressed their opponents close upon goal, gradually were thrust back, became less insistent in attack, and during the lull Huddersfield Town took command. But when this dramatic change came about I thought Everton unfortunate to be a goal in arrear, for they had played better as a team, had been the more dangerous, and appeared be solid in the rear. Taylor was given opportunities to display his quickness in fielding before Fern was called upon, and the international goalkeeper thrilled the onlookers the early minutes when he leapt up and caught a shot from Hart just below the crossbar. This was a splendid save of great drive, and soon afterwards Fern distinguished himself when he cleared long-range surprise shot from Stephenson.
Two Corner Kicks—One Goal.
Except that Smith made some spirited efforts on the left wing, Huddersfield Town could make little headway, so strong were the Everton half-backs, and it was raid by the Town’s outside-left which led up the first goal. Smith sped away, and when nearing the goal-line he was tackled McDonald, a corner kick accruing. This was well placed by Smith, and in the melee second was conceded to the same wingman. This time, however, the ball was swung well out the right, and Cawthorne shooting goal-wards, Brown completed the movement with hard drive. Then did the Huddersfield forwards become the live, penetrative force they ere known to be, and half an hour from the start they obtained their second goal. This was fine example of Stephenson’s artistry, for the inside left, wandering over to the right, picked Up a deft pass from Cook, ran inwards and, as Fern stood close to the right-hand post, placed the hall with great coolness in the far corner of the net. In the second half Huddersfield played even more smoothly, and Cook and Smith made commendable efforts, while towards the end Chadwick sent in a long, powerful shot which passed just over the bar—one of the few shots delivered by the visitors after the interval. If Huddersfield did not score the latter period they often came near to doing so, and, moreover, Fern and his back defended stoutly. On the other hand, the Town defenders seldom were extended, but they proved their worth in the opening stages of the game when the Everton vanguard threatened repeatedly. Taylor was alert as usual, and was quick to rid himself of the ball when Bark as and Wadsworth allowed him to be troubled.
Barkas Advance.
Barkas has reached a high standard play in a short space of time —and comparatively brief association with Wadsworth—but undoubtedly this hefty north-countryman has become polished, and in this match he showed ability in keeping the ball in play and also that could tackle and kick with power and precision. Wadsworth was always sound, and with his keenness in dispossessing an opponent and the accuracy of his returns he was a great barrier. Cawthorne, usually a reserve full back, proved his versatility at right halfback, although he showed no great powers attacker, and it was Watson who excelled in plying the forwards. Thomas Wilson’s strength lay his covering of goal and destroying Everton schemes, but he often set his wing men moving with judicious passes, in the first match with the n.'-n from Merseyside, Brown obtained a goal, and well did he merit his success this occasion. Still only twenty years of age, he has developed along the right lines, can trap the ball and make good use of it. Cook, too, demonstrated footcraft, but Walter was disappointing, although he was better in the second than in the first half. Stephenson did much for the men on either side him and both Brown and Smith responded, the last-named always causing Fern anxiety with his centres or shots.
Masterly McBain
Fern did his work well, and seemed easily beaten by Stephenson he was overcome by an artful schemer. McDonald started confidently, but never did he serve his forwards as might have done, although he saved some dangerous situations and, with Livingstone, presented bold front. McBain was the most conspicuous half-back. No one excelled the Scotsman either in command of the ball in placing himself as to frustrate attacks, and with such masterly passes as he madeI wondered how his forwards failed make headway. Brown and Hart also were clever interveners, but they did not give the same support to their colleagues. Cock was seldom seen after the initial raids, and Parry and Harrison, who appeared the extremes, were not successful, as they never made the most of their chances. But the forwards did not work unison, Chadwick and Irvine being the best, and even these men failed when opportunities were presented. Huddersfield Town Taylor; Barkas, Wadsworth; Cawthorne, Wilson (T.), Watson: Walter, Cook, Brown, Stephenson, and Smith (W. H.). Everton: —Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Parry, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Harrison. Referee: W. S. Brearley, Accrington.

WHY HUDDERSFIELD WON
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, October 1 1923
By F.E.H
I have been casting round for some probable or plausible explanation for Everton’s failure at Huddersfield on Saturday, and I have come to the conclusion that it must have been the weather. The heat certainly verged on the torrid, and proved both tiring and trying. It may, of course, be urged that both elevens were breathing the same atmosphere. The only answer then is that Huddersfield came though the test with infinitely more credit than their opponents. Curiously enough it was quite a good game in its way, and when Cock and company “breastedoff” with a sense of lively attacks Everton supporters, sailed complacently. Alas! It was only a flash in the pan. Slowly but surely the Huddersfield forwards increased their speed and nippiness. They were on the ball instanter, and the deadly wing pair Smith (W.H.) and Stephenson sounded the tocsin of victory when they paved the way for Brown to beat Fern. The second goal was a beauty, Stephenson, exercising wizardry, completely deceived the Everton backs and coolly netted without giving the keeper the ghost of a chance. The visitors tried hard to rely in the second “forty five” but nothing to go right for them. Chadwick twice fired just over the bar. Irvine missed allow oblique shot, and Parry was two goal centres spoiled. Harrison was rarely in the picture, and Cock, though an undoubted trier, was scarcely in his happiest vein. Liked the work of the half backs- with a special word of commendation for Brown-but the backs had scarcely the confidence which one is accustomed to look for in first class defenders.

TOFFEE WEEK- IS IT AN OMEN FOR EVERTON?
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday October 2 1923
Bee’s Notes
The directors of Everton F.C have decided not to allot any more seats than F stand, which has long since been sold out. Mr. McIntosh, secretary of the club, in converse this morning said; “The demand was enormous. I don’t think the game between ourselves and our friends across the park has every drawn so much enthusiasm. The booked seats went instantly, and the directors feel that it is only fair now to let the others go by the rule of first come, for served” “Spectators can get these by payment at the turnstile, and there is room for 12,000 in the stands. Tomorrow Everton Reserve are at home to Manchester City Reserves.

EVERTON BRING BACK TROUP
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, October 3 1923
Bee’s Notes
Everything points to a massive attendance at Goodison Park, on Saturday, for the Derby day. I have seen the Everton secretary, and he has several important communications that he asks spectators and shareholders to attend to. So that the housing of the big crowd shall not bear any semblance to the Wembley Park affair. Mr. McIntosh says that, judging by the inquiries made for tickets, &c., the first Derby game of the season promises a bigger attendance than ever before, and the club have thought fit to organise a sort of dual hand performance; the Harland Band, which generally plays at Goodison Park, will be “massed” with the Edge-hill Prize Band, which has a home at Anfield. So thus early we have the right festal sporting spirit- in short, they are “playing the game.” May the players do likewise.
THE TEAM-SHEET
It is interesting to note that the teams are virtually at full strength. Liverpool, as stated exclusively in these notes on Monday, are without Longworth, whose knee trouble prevents him from appearing for about a month. Lucas, who was injured in the Reserve match last Wednesday, returns to the first team, and, of course, the League representatives, Chambers and Chedgzoy, return after their fiery passage across the water. The point about the Everton team is the return of Troup, whose shoulder was dislocated, and was put back by two well-known New Brighton F.C officials, Everton in preferring Troup to Harrison, have apparently worked on last week’s game at Huddersfield, where, I am told, Harrison had little chance to shine, and where Wadsworth played a wonderful defensive game. Some said he played wonderfully at Goodison Park a week earlier, but I did not see it. He started very shakily, as also did Barkas. In the second half we saw the real Wadsworth and that Wadsworth according to a famous Everton player, is the best back in the country. He keeps the ball in play more than any other back I know.
HOW THEYT WILL LINE UP
These are the official team sheets of the day;-
Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Liverpool; Scott; Lucas, Mackinlay; MacNabb, Wadsworth, Pratt; Lacey, Forshaw, Walsh, Chambers, and Hopkins.
Everton Res (to-day, v. Manchester City); Harland; Raitt, Downs; Peacock, Reid, Grenyer; Parry, Miller, Forbes, Wall, and Harrison.
SPECTATORS, NOTE
Mr. McIntosh says the gates will be opened at 1.15, and spectators are urged to remember that there are plenty of turn-stiles at the popular end, near St. Luke’s Chruch, and if the crowd will in part, go that way they will relieve the pressure, shown by the enormous queues at the Stanley Park end. Paddock spectators should remember that there is a good entrance for them under the Bullens-road stand, near by Gwladys-street. Shareholders are reminder that they7 must bring their tickets with them. It is not sufficient that they should bring the coupon. By bringing the ticket they can get to their own seats in double-quick time without confusion to “A” and “B” blocks.

EVERTON RES v  MANCHESTER CITY RES
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday October 3 1923
There was a poor attendance at Goodison Park this afternoon when Everton Reserve and Manchester City Reserve met, the chief feature being the fact that former Everton players in J. Sharp, T. Browell, and H.B. Hardman met together. Everton had the better of the first half and although Goodchild made one good save at the expense of a kick on the leg, neither goalkeeper was seriously troubled. The ball in its wet state was hard to control, as was made evident when Miller tried to take a Harrison centre. There was no score in the first twenty-five minutes. Johnson missed a sitter when Raitt let him in. downs defended as able as ever and Miller was near scoring.
Half-time; Everton 0, Manchester City 0

EVERTON RESERVES 2 MANCHESTER CITY RESERVES 1
October 4, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
THREE GOALS IN FIVE MINUTES.
At Goodison Park, yesterday, Everton Reserves fielded a strong side against Manchester City Reserves, and beat them 2-1, all the goals coming in the last five minutes of a rousing wind-up to a game which was spoiled by the heavy rainfall, making the ball and the going awkward. Reid was responsible for the first goal, and Forbes scored in another minute to be followed later on by the right flank of the Everton defence standing still while a centre was put in for Browell, one time Everton player to "nod" a goal. The form all round was but fair Everton's defence was not seriously tested, neither was either goalkeeper. Downs did his usual defending tricks and Peacock, Reid and Grenyer made a strong half-back line –the best feature of the side. The home forwards were below par. On the side none did better than the left full back and left half back, while at forward Johnson was responsible for some good runs –solo efforts that were generally crowded out.

EVERTON V LIVERPOOL
October 4, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
For Saturday's encounter at Goodison Park Troup, who dislocated his shoulder in the Lancashire Cup-tie with Bury, returns to the team to the displacement of Harrison, Chedgzoy returns after his appearance in the Ireland, and these are the only changes from the team beaten by Huddersfield last Saturday. On the Liverpool side there will be two changes from the team which defeated Burnley. Knee trouble prevents the appearance of Longsworth whose place will be taken by Lucas. Chambers who played in the inter-League, displaces Beadles. The selected teams are: - Everton, Fern, McDonald, Livingstone, Brown, McBain, Hart, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Liverpool: - Scott, Lucas, Mackinlay, Macnabb, Wadsworth, Pratt, Lacey, Forshaw, Walsh, Chambers, and Hopkins.

RESERVES
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday October 4 1923
Bee’s Notes
Everton Res play Bolton Wanderers Res at Bolton, on Saturday (leave Exchange 1-3 p.m.) when the team will be;- Harland; Raitt, Downs; Weller, Reid, Grenyer; Parry, Miller, Forbes, Wall, Harrison.

DERBY DAY GAMES AT GOODISON PARK
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, October 5 1923
WHI I SELECT EVERTON TO WIN THE FIRST GAME
PLAN OF THE FIELD
Bee’s Notes
It is like flying in the face of facts. Providence, and all other things to suggest that my fancy is for Everton to-morrow, when the first Derby day game of the season is due. It is customary in some quarters to continually prospect a draw. Well, I am glad I have never subscribed to that way of thought-prior to the match. If I have a belief, I am not afraid to let the result of Saturday night call me wrong; nor yet am I fearful that spectators who have a learning to one side or other side will heap scorn on me for being either a Liverpudlian or an Evertonian, as fits their own special fancy. I have, I think, lived down the burst of indignation on the part of local people who say (but in their hearts do not believe) that I am either Evertonian or Liverpolitan. It is my belief that Everton will win to-morrow, and if you see me sporting my red rose you can proceed to put that in the balance with the added fact that I dared to give Everton as my fancy.
WHY AND WHEREFORE
Any why should Everton win? There are reasons. In a Derby day anything can happen in a trice. We do not forget Liverpool’s big hiding at Goodison years ago- 5-0 when Doig was in goal and Murray, an ex-Everton player, was at full back. We do not forget that in recent meetings Everton had to face ten men yet lost the day. We do not forget that it is the habit rather than the accident for Everton to lose to Liverpool at Goodison Park and to win away at Anfield. All sorts of facts and form can be brought out to refute my selection, but I stand by it because I believe Everton to be a better team than their form thus far has suggested. They must be better or else all last season’s forming and formulating of the side has been cut to ribbons, Everton’s half-back line is its main strength. Then why are the inside forwards of Everton not doing so well? It cannot be because they have lost their form. It is just time-they are playing the strong type of game. Jack Cock has scored more goals with his head than probably any other centre-forward breathing. But in the games I have seen he has been well covered before the centre from the wings was duly delivered. Moreover, the absence of the ”five forward” game in spoiling the chances of goal getting. The inward pass top the centre is not delivered and the wingers seem to live for each other, with no thought of all-round combination. If Everton amend their ways in this direction I think they will get goals.
SPECIAL TRAINING
I believe it is the custom to reserve what is known as “special training” to cup-tie periods, but I learn that Everton have been “going through it this week,” and will show the result thereof to-morrow. So far as Liverpool is concerned, it need not be imagined that they are “standing by,” They have got the benefit of the win over Burnley last week, a confidence that is very helpful to them, and there is no doubt that the Livers’ forwards are far better than their record suggests, and with Harry Chambers back to the side you can bet your last dollar-if any!-that he will be keen to get a goal on his own-and provide some for other members of his side. It will be a rare fight between a class forward line and a class half-back line. Probably the defences on either side will have an unusually heavy day; it looks that way in my microscope, and I think that from the spectators’ point there will be a feast of real good football, with plenty of shots and a fair crop of goals. Without a doubt Liverpool store up their best work for these meetings, and it will need a good defence to keep Lacey, Chambers, and Company from helping themselves. In addition there is the size and weight and skill of the Liver half back line to consider -a very pregnant case. It will be a stern battle between the half back and forward lines and I hope devoutly that once again we shall have a spirited, yet scrupulously fair, deal from all the players. Some have not taken part in such a game before this week, and I ask them to understand that the Mersey Derby games are known nowadays the world over as samples of straight dealing and sporting and clean football. It was not always so, but with J.T. Howcroft in the middle and the good sense of 22 players always borne upon the game I have no doubt that to-morrow’s grand game will be a joy in that win, or lose, it was clean, honest football. May the better side win when the following teams (about which names, by the way, there is no doubtful starter) line up in the following order;- Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Liverpool; Scott; Lucas, Mackinlay; McNabb, Wadsworth (W.), Pratt; Lacey, Foreshaw, Walsh, Chambers, Hopkins.
A WORD TO SPECTATORS
And let the spectators, too, see both sides and enjoy thereby, to the full, the full flavour of the game. It is equally important that the spectators should follow the guiding hand of Mr. Secretary McIntosh, who can readily house the record crowd that is going there if the spectators will just simply follow th suggestions of the secretary. Here they are;-
The gates will be opened at 1.15, and spectators should remember that there are plenty of turnstiles at the popular end, near St. Luke’s Church, and if the crowd will in part go that way they will relieve the pressure of the queues at the Stanley Park end. Paddock spectators should remember that there is a good entrance for them under the Bullens-road stand, near by Gwladys-street. Shareholders must bring their tickets with them. By bringing the ticket they can get to their own seats in double-quick time without confusion to “A” and “B” blocks.
OH, LIST
For the Everton v. Liverpool match the massed band programme of the Harland and Edge-hill bands is;-
March, “Great Little Army”… (Alford)
Waltz, “Felicity”… (Greenwood)
Overture “Poet and Peasant”… (Suppe)
Prelude, Rachmaninoff…(Arranged by Rimmer)
Selection, “Maritana” (Wallace)
International March, “Victors Return”  (Rimmer).
Everton Reserves have visited Burden Park on eight occasions in search of Central League points, and have carried away eight points. On Saturday they will be opposed by an unbeaten Bolton Wanderers team, which will include for the first time this season Emerys Morgan, the clever Bangor University half-back, who played so well against Newton Heath a week ago for the “A” team also merit promotion, Readman, a young forward from Wheatley Hill, will also be given a chance in team, which will captained by Walter Rowley, who so unfortunately missed a cup winner’s medal last season. Team;- Henton; Chambers, Thirkell; Longworth, Rowley, Morgan; Joy, Readman, Walsh, Wright, Simpson.

DERBY DAY
The Liverpool Echo- Saturday, October 6, 1923
By Stork
It is a great day in Liverpool to lay- it is “Derby” day. What that means to Liverpool football folk is well known. It means a clean and usually a thrilling game. To-day’s meeting is perhaps more open than it has been for some time. Neither side are looming up largely, and there is only one point between them, although the Anfielders have the better goal average. It has been usual in previous years for Liverpool to win at Goodison and then Everton to get their revenge at Anfield. Taking the teams line for line there is practically nothing in it. Where Everton have a slight pull in the half back line, Liverpool have it in goal and at full back. Forward I give the honour to Liverpool, if over for the fact that Chambers and Walsh are in such deadly form. If Everton are to win they win they will have to centre their attentions upon these two men. Chambers is the greatest inside left in the world, and is a man who requires a lot of shaking off when came he is in possession of the ball, and when he lets go a shot goalkeepers know all or nothing about it. Fern has had a sample of a Chambers drive, Walsh will find himself pitted against a centre half, who, although not a towering fellow like Hill, of Burnley, is much his superior in football tactics. McBain should be an automatic choice for Scotland this winter. There is method in his every move; never wastes a ball, and if only his forwards will help on his good work trouble should come to the Livers’ defence, which must settle down instanter, and not wait until nearly half the game is over before they are “at home.” Wadsworth must keep in close touch with the smiling John Cock and Chadwick must not be allowed to get within striking distance of Scott, for this Lancashire youth has the kick of a mule, and he only requires one chance to make Scott think hard. It will be interesting to see how the wee Troup fares against the tall MacNabb. The Scottish outside left is a bundle of tricks when on his game, and MacNabb will be amazed by the wheeling, circling, and the twinkling feet of his adversary. Lucas is the only change in the Liverpool side. He comes in for Longworth, who has been laid aside with a knee injury. The meeting should provide much scope for talk, and my wish is that the better side win, and I think Everton are going to change their Goodison Park luck.

CHADWICK SCORES ONE OF THE REST OF GOALS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday October 6 1923
LIVERPOOL BEMOAN ABSENCE OF LUCAS & THREE OTHER MEMBERS OF THE SIDE, SAYS “BEE.”
GREAT CROWD & A PERFECT EXHIBITION OF FOOTBALL
EVERTON WIN 1-0
Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Liverpool; Scott; Parry, Mackinlay (Captain); MacNabb, Wadsworth (W), Pratt; Lacey, Forshaw, Walsh, Chambers, Hopkins. The weather for the “Liverton”” Derby game was kind. Both teams were as chosen, which meant that Chambers and Chedgzoy returned, and Parry appeared for the damaged Longworth. Just one word about the big story of Page 1. It may not look big, but you can take it from me that the affair will shake football foundations to the core. It is a matter that will startle all football people.
THE NEW DIRECTOR
Liverpool directors have co-opted Mr. W. Wood, the well-known local sportsman, to a seat on the Liverpool board in place of the late Mr. J. Hill.
LUCAS NOT PLAYING
Lucas was unable to play owing to a recurrence of a trouble to his knee that arose in a midweek match a fortnight ago. He tried his leg this morning and found it wanting. Parry took his place. Wadsworth, Mackinlay, and MacNabb were all unwell through colds, Mackinlay being the worst of the lot. The ground looked a picture, and everything, except the sunshine to the team that lost the toss, promised to be good. The band was excellent, and the attendance was likewise, the stands being particularly full. I should think there were 48,000 people present when Everton lost the toss, and faced the very bright sunshine. 
THE REFEREE’S HOMILY
Mr. Howcroft, the appointed referee, had a few words with the captains, and off they started, a little before time, amid tremendous excitement. At once McBain was put in possession, and he put the ball up for Cock to head. Chadwick turned it too far out to Troup. In a minute there was a foul against Wadsworth and a foul against parry, and by the way Liverpool lined up it seemed patent they were going to play the one-back game.
A GOAL THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN
A stunning movement on the part of Irvine and Chedgzoy led to the ball going right across to Troup, and the latter, with a very deliberate drive, sent in a low ball that positively skimmed along to the left hand corner of the post. Scott took a double measure, he got down to the foot of the post, and, moreover, ducked to ensure that the ball at least cannoned from his body. Thus was the opening goal in the opening minutes made null and void.
A PLAN THAT FAILED
Mackinlay got a free kick, the sort in which he revels and the ball pushed a little bit outside. However Liverpool had at last got on the move, and when Lacey dodged the defenders Forshaw went well forward and had time to think over his plan of campaign. As a matter of fact, he put across rather too strong a centre, as Walsh, with outstretched leg, could not reach the ball. Pratt also made a swerving drive, and Wadsworth checked Cock in the nick of time. The players were all keen to take a first-time drive and Troup again hammered in a hefty delivery. Parry was kicking strong and true for a quarter of an hour, and was altogether a success thus far. Chambers came into the light of applause through a shot that went to Fern’s hand, and had that peculiar were that is characteristic of a shot from him.
FERN SECURE
The first injury was suffered by Chedgzoy who got an accidental kick on the foot. When he had resumed play, Hart helped his defenders, and had the effrontery to dribble in front of his own goal. It was cleverly executed dribble, however. Liverpool were very sweet on taking any kind of an opening first time without any hesitation, and such an incident arose now when MacNabb, remembering his famous goal at Anfield against fern, tried a long drive that made Fern catch securely just as he does when playing for Fazackerley Cricket Club. Chedgzoy had more than the pace of Pratt, and when he centred Cock headed outside and suffered an injury to his elbow. McDonald had to step in quickly to stop Chambers, and all round the game was of good, high-class play, clean, spirited , and containing a lot of the meat of football. 
CHADWICK SCORES IN HALF-HOUR
The force of Chadwick’s shot is best told by the fact that he was around by the penalty-box when he hit the ball, and the rebound from a Liverpool defender’s leg sent the ball flying beyond the half way line. Everton at this time were just on top of their rivals and after Chedgzoy had rounded Mackinlay, he centred just out of the reach of Cock, the opening goal of the day duly arriving. And what a goal it was! There was no argument, there was no if, there was no but, there was no hope for Scott! Chadwick, Everton’s top-scorer, had driven in a ball that was utterly unstoppable. He drove it into the right-hand corner, as I estimated about knee-high.
HOW IT CAME ABOUT
Having told of the scorer, let me tell how the incidentals to the goal came about. Irvine and Chedgzoy had worried the left flank of the Liverpool defence, and Irvine seemed to be through when Chedgzoy failed to get up through injury. Down the middle went the ball, and Chambers tried to fasten on it, only to find that McBain had deliberately courted a tackle. The Everton centre had, In short, waited for the ball to block against his foot, and he actually stood facing his own goal, and when he received the cannon he had expected, McBain gave the ball up to Chadwick, and the young boy did the rest in his own particular style.
PLAYER HURT
Moreover, a little later, when Cock shot, Scott saved only at the second effort. Chedgzoy made another dribble, and slipping up, his centre went astray. Cock was hurt, and went off for about three minutes. Half-time; Everton 1, Liverpool nil.
During the interval I had an interview with Referee Howcroft, and he describes it as one of the pleasantest games he had ever seen. He said it was a joy to be in the middle with such a set of fellows, and he, in common with others, paid tribute to the good shot that Chadwick had driven. It is worth noticing that Fern’s only work had come from McKinlay, MacNabb, and Pratt, three Scotchmen not in the forward line. The Reds’ forwards had so far failed to get moving, and Lacey in particular had no sort of a show. Of course it must be admitted that while the Reds to an extent had themselves to blame, the brilliance of the Everton half-back line could not be overlooked. The second half opened with Liverpool slightly on top, perhaps due to the fact that Mr. Chairman Williams having gone down at half time and encouraged the boys to increase their efforts. Cock spurted away, and was close, and Lacey lobbed so well that the Everton defence for once got into a knot and a collection of miskicks looked ominous until Livingstone cleared.
TESTING SCOTT
Troup and Brown replied by making Scott get down to two shots that had no special sting in them. Everton were encouraged to go on with their good work, and when Scott went down to earth and lost the ball, Irvine shot against his fellow-countryman and Scott caught the ball cleverly. Chadwick was rather over anxious to get further goals, with the result that he pressed and the ball kicked away. Walsh also mishit a chance ball that came his way, and imagine the reason of his failing was that he knocked his ankles together. Hart dribbled so finely that he made a sure goal had he but passed across to the unmarked Cock. Liverpool came more into their own style now, and Fern had to pick up and throw away from Chambers and Forshaw; while Walsh pulled a shot pretty near, Chadwick made emphatic answer to all this when he got the benefit of a little juggle on the part of Troup and a pass back centre by the Scotchman. 
A THRILLING MOVEMENT
It looked 100-1 on a goal as the shot swept across to the right-hand side of the post. Scott dived after it and caught the red-hot leather right at the foot of the post- a magnificent save of a magnificent shot. Wadsworth brought down Irvine inches outside the penalty area, and the longer they played the more certain did it appear that the wing half-backs of the Liverpool side, and also the whole of the forward line of the Anfield club, would not be able to break down the Everton stalwarts at half-back. Of course, anything could happen in the remaining period of play. Still, that is a fair judgement of the state of affairs as far as the game had gone. Chadwick fired over the bar in the closing moments when he should have kept the ball down and scored. All round, Everton were excellent. There was not a weakness in any link. On the Liverpool side the forwards were rarely in evidence. Wadsworth was the best of a poor half-back line, and the backs and the goalkeeper cannot be blamed, because they stood up to prolonged pressure without flinching, and with very little fault. There were fewer offside decisions in this game than in any game I have seen. Cock missed a golden gift in the last minute. Final; Everton 1 Liverpool 0
CASUAL COMMENTS
By F.E.H
Dear, gentle reader, at first blush I am inclined to say. “Yes, we have no preposterous periods to offer you to-day!”  my simple story shall be purple-patched and prosaic. Yet, curiously enough, one cannot rein in my poor old knock kneed Pegasus. 
So here let him amble.
When chill October in its train. Brings stormy winds and drenching rain,
The wretched rhymester tears his mane.
To try the true poetic vein.
He looks, alas! For dappled skies,
Autumnal golf-and goodly lies,
And all to his suppressed surprise.
Falls short of hope, and so he sighs.
But now, to-day, come rain or hail,
A baffling breeze or gusty gale,
Our football spirits cannot fail
To wish the better side prevail.
These valiant venturers, where the Park
Divides the clubs, as dawn from dark,
Are out to-day-not for a lark,
But dogs of war who more than bark!
As one who holds impartial views,
I trust good temper will diffuse
Among the crowd that must enthuse
About the game, and then peruse
The words of Bee-not F.E.H.-
A QUEUE OF CARS
Have you ever seen a real tramcar procession? No? The you ought to stray into Scotland-road on a Saturday afternoon when there is a Derby day in the immediate offing. The traffic to Goodison Park was admirably managed and the arrangement at the ground were altogether admirable. The great crowd surged gently in serried ranks when the rivals appeared. The playing pitch as usual was in perfect order, and a fitful sun smiled upon a wonderful scene of animated humanity. The Everton team was greeted with a great roar, but the volume of emphasis seemed to be redoubled when the champions trotted on to the turf. As the rival captains tossed for choice of ends there was a tense feeling of electricity in the air. Shoulders were rubbed, and no doubt slightly scratched as the spectators swayed in their eager anticipation of the play.
THINGS THAT WERE STEADFAST
The only immobile things that I could discover were the four church and chapel spites which peep up beyond the stand from Anfield Cemetery. It almost struck one as a parable-monuments to the devil contemplating the living fires of youthful activity. The home side faced a smiling sun and the briskness of the opening exchanges promised well. Troup soon showed that he had recovered both his form and his shooting boots, but the effort went awry. Cock was also unfortunate.
HARMONIOUS COLOUR SCHEME
When the sun came out in all its effulgence, and to the artistic eye quite apart from the physical one, the picture was perfect. We had blue and red figures moving upon a verdant close-cropped pasture with a tan projectile bringing the whole scene into harmony. All this, of course, has nothing to do with the way in which Hopkin once failed to find the mark, or how McBain stopped vanguard movements that threatened dire danger. Once Cock showed all the vivacity and speediness of an accredited variety artist, but he was beaten at the critical; moment; in fact, he lost his top note.
A RATTLING GOAL
After half an hour’s sturdy strife the great ring of spectators, many of them armed with noise-some and ear-splitting rattles for a goal-well, goodness knows, both the opposing sets of forwards tried their hardest, but their best-laid schemes, like those of mice and men, “ganged agley,” and though Scott was once fully tried, he rose superbly to the occasion. The strain on both sides was coming almost to breaking-point when that situation actually arrived. The battle had been in progress just half-an-hour when McBain put the leather to Chadwick and the lengthy lobber of a well-directed ball met it amid scenes of frantic excitement. Miniature balloons and streamers were let loose from the stands, and they spared away to where the silent steeples still kept a sentinel-like watch over God’s acre. The fight was resumed with fresher vigour than  ever, and Cock, who was damaged and forced to leave the field, was greeted with a very cordial cheer when he re-appeared. Troup once tried hard to trap the ball and trounce it, but to no purpose; and just before the interval Chedgzoy electrified the crowd with a centre from the corner flag which went only inches wide.
A DESERVED LEAD
The sky was frowning when re resumed, but the keen disposition of the crowd was unchanged. It was generally conceded this is the true test of sportsmanship that Everton deserved to lead at the turn, for the play of their half backs was in every way beyond reproach. Liverpool took up the running in very merry view in the second period, and my colleagues will tell you how at least two shots failed to find their destined goal. The Anfield attack appeared to be galvanised into renewed life, and amid some considerable booing the Evertonians kicked into touch rather than squarely face the situation. There was a thrilling moment when Troup gave the ball to Chadwick, who once again showed himself a deadly shot. He put the ball in beautifully, but he had reckoned without that elusive creature, Elisha Scott, who accomplished a marvellous save amid mingled cheers and shrill cries of disappointment. 
EXPERT VIEWS OF THE GAME
Jack Peacock.- Chadwick’s goal was the finest shot I have seen. Harland, asked what he would have done with Chadwick’s shot, said, “S’hure, the best thing was to lie down to it!”  Pearson, Liverpool goalkeeper, asked the same question, replied, “It was grand football, and Chadwick’s shot was a peach.”

EVERTON 1 LIVERPOOL 0
October 8, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON'S BEST.
LIVERPOOL WELL BEATEN AT GOODISON.
Everton beat Liverpool in the first of the local "Derby" games at Goodison Park, on Saturday and few of the 51,000, who paid £3150 for admission would deny that the victory went to the clever side. Indeed, the score rather flattered Liverpool, for Everton were really a better side than the score indicates, and on the play they deserved to win by a greater margin. For the most part it was bright, clean, football, and the players deserved credit for the efforts they made to play the game in the right spirit. Liverpool were without Longsworth, and it was expected that Lucas would fill the vacancy, but at the last moment he was kept out of the side through injury, and Parry was introduced to partner McKinlay. It could not be said, however, that parry's inclusion affected the result, for little fault could be found with Liverpool's defence. The chief weakness was in the half-backs, especially the wing halves who were quite incapable of holding the Everton forwards. This weakness was reflected in the work of their own forwards who, without the support that should have been forthcoming from the middle line, failed to penetrate the Everton defence with the power necessary for success. A BRILLAINT GOAL.
The goal that won the game for Everton was cored by Chadwick after 30 minutes' play, and it is safe to say that a better goal has not been seen at the Goodison ground for many a long day. McBain served up nice pass down the centre, and Chadwick, taking the ball in his stride, moved a couple of yards, and then drove in a shot with such force, that Scott was powerless to prevent the ball entering the net at the corner. It was an electrical movement that left the defence helpless. For some time prior to this Everton had shown great keenness, and their play reached a high standard. Liverpool too, played well, but there was not the same consistency of effort and that Everton should take the lead was only in keeping with the trend of the play. Two free kicks, fell to Everton early on and a fine shot by Troup, who has not played a better game this season, brought Scott to his knees. Then McKinlay took a free kick that pulled a trifle wide and a clever movement by Liverpool caused much concern in the Everton goal. Forshaw got the ball across and it needed only a touch to send it to goal. Walsh just failed to reach the ball and when Hopkins returned it Pratt shot for Fern to save by advancing to meet the drive. There was plenty of shooting and both Troup and Chambers were prominent with good efforts.
A FAST PACE.
The pace was fast and delightful footwork was made more attractive by deft touches. McBain was a master in this respect and the solid work of the Everton middle line played a big part in the fortunes of the game. Although Liverpool opened the second half with a vigorous attack Scott was soon busy and when he fell, and for a moment lost the ball, he was fortunate to meet Irvine's shot while on the ground. Hart started a dribble and worked up a splendid position, but he held the ball too long instead of passing to Cock who was standing with an open goal. Then Fern was almost beaten when he fumbled a centre by Forshaw and the ball was only cleared with difficulty. The good shooting continued and after Walsh had shot wide from a difficult angle Everton returned to the attack.
SCOTT'S WONDERFUL SAVE.
Chadwick provided another thrill, and Scott relied with a magnificent save. It was a brilliant shot that Chadwick aimed at the Liverpool goal, and as the ball appeared to steer a course for the corner of the goal, Scott threw himself full length and caught it with great cleverness. Troup occasionally fell back to help the defence as the Liverpool attack increased, but the nearest Liverpool got to a goal was when Walsh headed on to the crossbar from a corner. Chadwick was a trifle late in controlling the ball, and he missed a fine chance of increasing Everton's score, but the greatest miss of the day was made by Cock, who shot very wide with an open goal. Everton certainly saved their best work for the game, for there was not a weak link in the side. The defence was sound, and the cleverness of the half-backs eased the work for the defenders to an appreciable extent. McBain played a great game. He was tactful and effective in all his movements. There was a capital understanding in the forwards, and Irvine and Chedgzoy paired to greater advantage than for some weeks. Troup has rarely been seen in better form. He made many spirited runs and his shooting was extremely good, while Chadwick was always a dangerous shooter. Scott was the great man on the Liverpool side and Parry and McKinlay did a deal of capital work, but they were too heavily burdened through the collapses of the half back line. Wadsworth played with great energy did the utmost in a difficult position. By comparison the Liverpool forwards were poor although Chambers tried hard to give his side a lead. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, McDonald, and Livingstone, backs, Brown, McBain, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards. Liverpool: - Scott, goal, Parry, and McKinlay (captain), backs, McNab, Wadsworth, and Pratt, half-backs, Lacey, Forshaw, Walsh Chambers, and Hopkins, forwards. Referee Mr. Howcroft.

BOLTON WANDERERS RESERVES 2 EVERTON RESERVES 3
October 8, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Burnden Park. Everton's resolute defence allowed the Bolton forwards few opportunities in the first half Downs and Raitt tackling ruthlessly. Walsh scored Wanderers' first goal from a corner kick, and a blunder by the Bolton keeper enabled Wall to shoot into the untenanted goal. Neither side could claim an advantage up to the interval, but afterwards came suprises. The Everton halves weakened considerably, and Downs and Raitt had a grueling time. Jot got across many telling centres from the Bolton right, and for half an hour the pressure was continued. Shot, after shots rained in, Lawson often saving cleverly though his charge had miraculous escapes. Twenty minutes elapsed and Hinton was plied with a long harmless volley by Reid. Unexpectedly the Bolton defenders were overwhelmed. Grenyer scoring with a brilliant long surprise shot. Weller netted the third with a hot drive from a dozen yards Simpson rubbing off one of the arrears in the last minute.

THE TIDE TURNS
The Athletic News- Monday October 8 1923
EVERTON MASTER THEIR NEIGHBOIURS AT LONG LAST
SUPERB HALF-BACKS
EVERTON 1 LIVERPOOL 0
By Tityrus
These clash of the two great clubs in the city of Liverpool was “nae wee cock-fecht, but a muckle lang deadly battle,” as William Baillie said John Burnet of Barns in John Buchan’s fascinating story. Everton won by the smallest margin that they could, but little fish are sweet. ‘Twas a famous victory, for not since the war had Everton vanquished their neighbours. From 1919-20 until the close of last season Liverpool had annexed 13 points and Everton three for as many drawn games. Is it any wonder that the win was thrice welcome? More than that, it was the reward of merit, and if the margin had been much wider the balance of play would only have been represented. The game was fast, of excellent quality, and maintained its interest. In the first quarter an hour Troup, McKinley, Chambers, and McNabb made thrilling surprise shots. Everton were the superior team, and Pratt and McKinlay were lucky not to pay dearly tor misunderstandings and mistakes. In half an hour what proved to be the decisive goal was scored. McBain made such a pass and Chadwick shot so swiftly that I doubt if Scott ever saw the ball as skimmed the turf, until it was at the back the net. The two players can share the credit this achievement-which was perfect. In the second half the football was not quite so arresting, for my friend John Lewis told me that there were 52 throws-in from touch. I did not count, but I accept his figures. Everton, clinging to what they had, put into touch 32 times, and Liverpool, taking the line of least resistance, punted and tipped the ball out of play 20 times. Yet had Everton scored twice or thrice after the interval it would have been less of a surprise than their failures, for over 51,000 folks moaned with despair. Each goal escaped from capture in the first eight minutes, but after that it seemed as if Chadwick should have scored in spite of Scott’s splendid saves, while both Chedgzoy and Cock, when quite unmarked and with the goal gaping before them, did not realise their opportunity. Still one goal sufficed to earn two points and give Everton enthusiasts cause for rejoicing.
Three Canny Scots.
The strength of Everton lies in the middle line. There were five Scottish half-backs in this match, but Everton’s trio were splendid. Neil McBain, in the centre, was superb, with his gliding of the ball on the ground to his forwards. Essentially a constructive player of an artistic type, he is nevertheless a calculating intervener. His tackling is not characterised by robustness, but it is sure as he looks for the exact moment to get to grips. The most aggressive of the three is Hart, and he difficult to master, for he is never beaten. At times he went ahead like forward, although he gave Chadwick and Troup ample scope. The Cambuslang boy, Brown, is the best left half-back I have seen his season, and the proof of it was the subjection of Chambers. This half back lino can, course, be outwitted, but they cover their backs well, and make a man release the ball. Their quality, shared by all, is their initiative in opening up attacks.
An Artistic Attack
With such men to prompt them and purvey, the Everton forwards should have played even more deadly football than they did. John Cock was not successful. Willing but rarely convincing, Cock did not make good use of the ball In passing, and he did not seem to trust himself when near goal. Irvine was the cleverest inside man on the field, as he was expert in controlling when dribbling, forced the game, and was the jackal for Chedgzoy. Although Chadwick has not yet the Irishman’s resource, he is the heavy dragoon type and bores his way through. He is, too, a first-rate marksman, and while he attends to the needs of Troup is not his slave. The outside raiders were excellent, Chedgzoy was very clever, and could trick his opponents, because they could seldom foresee his next move. His centres were good. I had not seen the prancing Troup since he played against England at Sheffield. I understand that he has not been quite at his beat this season. In this match, however, his foresight Intelligent manoeuvring, artistry and accuracy were delightful. Again it seemed to me that the score should have been larger. The defence was strong, for Fern has regained his confidence. His handiwork was as good ever in his career. McDonald, who uses both feet, is stronger on the right than the left. He met his men well, and was reliable, but Livingston lacked distinction, and seldom placed his returns. Everton played a game which encourages the hope that they will have a better season than for several years.
Saved from a Thrashing.
The tremendous strain of the past two seasons has left its mark on Liverpool. They were not as combined and lacked the pace, power, and penetration of a year ago. There is a decline, and it is not to be wondered at, for men are not machines. Even a machine will wear out. The half-back line would not stand comparison with that of theiradversaries. Pratt was weak and slow, while McNabb was not nearly so effective as last season. In their midst Walter Wadsworth was worth the pair of his mates for the way he checked Cock and other inside forwards.  It may be he was unrelenting despoiler, a vandal in smashing all that was pretty and picturesque but his utility was beyond argument. He was a wrecker.  Such a one was necessary, for both Longworth and Lucas were injured, so that Parry, the third back, had to come in. Although he was fairly useful, it did not seem that Donald McKinlay was inclined to trust him or anybody else by the amount of work he did. Donald McKinlay had and ambition to be three men rolled into one —back, half-back, and even forward. This was risky. Afflicted with energy as he was, McKinlay did not by any means punt and volley so truly as formerly. Too often he sliced his returns, and did not place the ball. There was a time when he could put Hopkin and Chambers in possession, but not at Goodison Park on Saturday. The one man who stood firm and was as reliable and as safe as ever was Elisha Scott. Receiving so little help from their half-backs, the Liverpool forwards had to maketheir ownopenings. Lacey and Hopkin were not to be placed in the same class as Chedgzoy and Troup. It is a long time since them so erratic and finish so feebly. Walsh was weak-too apt to be offside, too lacking in experience against a master like McBain, and too flurried if he did arrive in front of Fern. Even Chambers was moderate, and Forshaw feeble. The machine did not work. It was out of gear. The half-backs had no stimulating effect on their forwards and were not able to hold the advancing Evertonians. Wadsworth, McKinlay by his ceaseless toil, and Scott by his craft saved the side from a thrashing. Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Liverpool; Scott; Parry, Mackinlay (Captain); MacNabb, Wadsworth (W), Pratt; Lacey, Forshaw, Walsh, Chambers, Hopkins. Referee J.T. Howcroft.

HOW EVERTON JUSTIFIED THE PROPHECY OF THESE COLUMNS.
The Liverpool Echo-Monday October 8, 1923
Bee’s Notes
Aye, aye, both eyes, indeed, sir. The local “Derby” has come and gone, and so has my red, red rose. It began to fade about 3.45, and Chadwick’s goal knocked off some of its brightest petals. Still, I was glad to be present at another celebration of the feast of good things, full of football marrow. Anyone who could find it in his heart to cavil at Saturday’s sport should forsake football. Even the man who was disappointed with Liverpool’s display, and there must have been thousands of ‘em, must confess that for an open-air treat. Saturday’s game just takes the palm, and in offering balm for sore wounds in the Liverpool camp, I would pay tribute to the losers as well as winners, for no one outside the dressing-room and the board-room knew how ill some of the men had been and how the “flu” rage had got into the system of Mackinlay, Wadsworth, and MacNabb. But, dash-it-all, you can’t imagine any one of the three named giving up a “Derby” day for a “flu” remnant, can you? Two of the three are Scottish, anyway! 
DISAPPOINTED WITH THEMSELVES
Undoubtedly the Liver players would be disappointed with themselves, for they know well enough in their own hearts that they did not do themselves justice. Perhaps they missed the personality of absent members; perhaps they would have liked Lucas to be present, and then felt more comfortable. They had no need to worry over Parry’s appearance. He is playing better than ever this season, and if he and Donald Mackinlay did slice a ball or two you must balance that with the amount of spade work that fell to their lot. No, no, I quit the backs and Scott of any real faultiness that mattered. The wing half backs let in the Everton wingers to such an extent that it was always three to one on the forward rather than the tackler. Scott will ever be remembered in his match as having turned away with a diving hand a shot what would have made my second successive week of sweeps taking in the Press-box. Stand down, there, boy! Perhaps it was too much to expect my luck to hang out any further!
WHY EVERTON WON
They won because their half-backs took command of Liverpool’s forward line and made genuinely good passes along the ground. They won because they were the better team, just where I said they would succeed-see Friday’s outburst-they won because they kept the game open. They were never close and confined. They placed themselves where they could receive a pass, and they shot instantly. Hence the victory. The wonder was that it was not a bigger one. Remember this-speaking off the book, I don’t remember Fern being tested by anything so strong as that which MacNabb, Mackinlay, and Pratt served up. Where were the forward line’s shots? Nipped up before they came to hand! To pick out a solitary man might seem invidious, for every link of the Everton chain was so delicious. However, I pick out Chadwick for the goal-drive, and I pick out McBain for one of the cleverest exhibitions of pivotal work I have ever seen. Everton were never the poor side they have suggested this season. Saturday proved it. Let the boys go on proving it till it sinks deep into our minds as a fact.
WHAT THE “HEADS” SAID
I was too late to get in many views on Saturday, but they are still up-to-the-moment.
Mr. John McKenna.- Everton better team without doubt.
Mr. John Lewis.- Everton deserved to win by bigger margin.
Mr. Chairman Williams- Liverpool went down fighting.
Mr. Tom McIntosh- half-back excellence; in fact whole side played grandly.
You see Mr. Lewis says “Everton should have won by bigger margin.” Well, the very fact of Everton not accepting sitters in the second half left the game in that open state that made it so dangerous to go away before the finish, see? It was always up to Liverpool to snatch a point late on; hence the strained and continued interest. I had just docketed this phrase in my ill-written notebook. “!No offsides to-day. I shall be converting myself to re-moulding the offside law,” when Donald Mackinlay went right up the field to try and steal a pound and a point. And he was offside! Bad luck, sir. Still, I wonder how many spectators noticed the flow of the game, incessant units steadiness, spite of a player or two finding touch. It must have been due to the refusal to play the one-back game. Parry is inclined to the use of it, and uses it cleverly. He started that way on Saturday, but later forsook it and got down to football-proper. I must, in conclusion, pay tribute to the housing of the crowd-there were many latecomers left outside-tot the work of Wadsworth down the middle, and to the wing play on either side of the field of the Everton men. In Everton’s case it is not wise to split them up for discussion. They all played well. May we have such another clean game next Saturday at Anfield. Whom do I fancy- Everton-only just.

DESIGN OF THE £1,000,000 HOLT BUILDING
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, October 9 1923
HOW THE ISLAND SITE WILL BE UTILISED
We give above a drawing of the elevation of the huge £1,000,000 Holt Line building to be erected on the “island” site, bounded by Water-street, Brunswick-street, Fenwick-street, and Drury-lane, with an approximate frontage of 22 feet to Water-street and of 257 feet to Fenwick-street. This huge area afforded the architects an exceptional opportunity to design a building unfettered by adjoining buildings, which so often impose restrictions upon the designing of a city block. Along the Water-street frontage of the building the thoroughfare will gain in width to the extent of 18ft., and Fenwick-street and Drury line also will be widened, thus gaining very much in importance with regard to traffic, while affording the Holt Building a much improved setting.
A DOUBLE SET-BACK
Problems of lighting in respect of surrounding buildings were involved, and in order to solve these the architects propose the double set-back of the two top storeys. They have dealt with these after the style of the big New York buildings, which come within the operations of the “zoning law.” American architects, by the way, are not troubled by the ancient lights difficulty which often hampers our own designers, and they therefore enjoy greater opportunities and fuller freedom in expressing their ideas. In their treatment of the Holt Building the architects have bene inspired by some of the later and finer palaces of Italy, they having long felt that many of these beautiful erections offered great possibilities of adaptation for public and other buildings in the country. There is a revival of public interest in architecture, and Messrs, Rowse and Thornley, the Liverpool architects responsible, have taken advantage of the authority which this gives to a designer to make use of new and progressive methods of self-expression.
TO BE IN PORTLAND STONE
The building will be of Portland stone, and the lower storeys, which come within the view of passers-by, are to be richly treated, while the space between these and the order crowning the building will be treated simply in refined ashlar, the reason being that a scheme of ornamentation from top to bottom would be wholly unsuited to a building of this magnitude. The crown order at the top was suggested to the architects by the open loggia used in the Italian palaces, and the effect of this richness will have its chief value when the building is seen from a distance. At the Water-street front, the block will have a basement, ground floor, and eight storeys above, the last two being set back. From the ground to the main cornice the height will be 120 feet, and to the top of the set back storeys approximately 150 feet. Owing to the elevation of this part of the city the building will stand higher than the Liver Buildings, though not itself a loftier erection, and it will be a landmark from the river.
A FINE BANKING HALL
As to the plan of the building, one of the great features of the ground floor will be a fine banking hall occupying that half bounded by Water-street, Fenwick Street, and Brunswick-street. It is probable that this hall will be one of the most impressive of its kind in the country, the main public space being about 130ft, long, with very richly coffered ceiling, and terminated at either end by two octagonal halls. A complete vista of the whole length of the hall will be obtained by the public. Another feature of importance to tenants and others using the building, will be the two elevator halls situated on the Water-street and Brunswick-street sides. These halls will be faced in Roman Travatine marble, a material of beautiful texture and a very pleasing cream colour, and will be crowned with three saucer domes, also in Travatine marble and enriched with coffering. Six fast elevators are to be placed in the main hall near Water-street, and four near Brunswick-street, and there will be spacious lavatory accommodation grouped near the elevators on each of the main office floors.
CONTINUOUS CORRIDOES
Each of the typical office floors will have a continuous circulating traffic corridor. Provision has been made for an important club on the seventh floor, the apartments for which should form one of the finest suites in England, entrance to this club will be obtained from both Brunswick-street and Water-street, and one of its features is to be a fine dining-room 80 feet long; and it will also have a billiard-room, card, reading, and writing rooms, and a gallery lounge. Provision has been made to an up-to-date barber’s shop in the basement, with access from the main elevator hall, and the street. This is a little idea borrowed from America. There will be three arched entrances from Water-street, with richly-designed bronze doors; and from Brunswick-street there is to be one large arched entrance treated in similar style.

EVERTON AT ANFIELD
October 10 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
Everton go to Anfield on Saturday with strong hopes of repeating last week's success against Liverpool. In the previous 28 matches on Liverpool's ground Everton have won ten and lost five, but they hold a record for the ground which Liverpool cannot touch in the corresponding games at Goodison park. This was achieved in pre-war days when Everton won no fewer than seven matches in succession. Liverpool's best record at Goodison was three consecutive wins in the three seasons just before the war. Since the war Everton have not won at Anfield, but they drew two seasons ago. They heaviest defeat was in the match last season which Liverpool won 5-1. No chances is to be made in the team which beat Liverpool at Goodison last week so that Everton will be represented in Saturday's match by Fern, McDonald, Livingstone, Brown, McBain, Hart, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup.

NATURALLY ENOUGH
The Liverpool Echo –Wednesday, October 10, 1923
Bee’s Notes
It is natural that the Everton sides should show no change from last week. The men are fit- therefore they select themselves for the return engagement at Anfield. The Liverpool side is not chosen until to-night. The officials of the club desire it to be known that there are no bookable seats left. There are over 6,000 seats, however, for the game, and the first come first served principle applies, for the booking of these is by turnstiles payment. The same bands will be present, and the gates are to be opened at one o’clock. Teams;- Everton v Liverpool;- Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup.
Everton Reserves, at home to Bolton, 3.15; Harland; Raitt, Downs; Peacock, Reid, Grenyer; Parry, Williams, Miller, Wall and Harrison.
Williams note, has been unwell, and now he returns he figures at inside right- which is rather suggestive in view of Irvine being chosen for Ireland on Saturday week. Will the lady who lost an umbrella on Bullens-road please call on the Everton sec., also the owner of the latchkey picked up in the members’ stand?

SECOND CHAPTER OF THE “DERBY” GAME
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, October 12, 1923
ANOTHER VOTE FOR EVERTON
Bee’s Notes
It is hard luck for Liverpool F.C that Lacey cannot play tomorrow, owing to inflammation of the kidney. Gilhespy is the probable starter in his place. Well, friends and others, what of the morrow? What is the verdict? Home counts for much with a football side, and I am not talking without knowledge when I say that the Anfield men believe they can do at Anfield tomorrow what they failed to accomplish at Goodison Park. I am taking sides with Everton again, the reason being that they have already won, and have to face the same side with the exception of Lucas. Now, in my estimation, Parry played quite well last week, and in fact, his form this season has been far in front of last season. I hope there is a wide divergence of opinion about his game last week, but I do not forget that in the first twenty minutes of last week’s game Parry played first-class football-tackled and booted well. Lucas, of course, has the more experience; but my point in mentioning the matter at all is that the backs were not to blame for the defeat. Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Liverpool’; Scott; Lucas, Mackinlay; MacNabb, Wadsworth (W), Pratt; Gilhespy?, Forshaw, Walsh, Chambers, Hopkin.
HOW THE GAME WILL GO
I imagine that Liverpool will kick off with a greater fervour than last week, and that the Everton forwards may develop their faultiness in the inner berths, near goal. If Chadwick and company realise that they cannot afford to dribble on to death, and shots must be rained in, then Everton will be able to live down the early rush and make a fight. We do not forget that Everton have in this season’s matches been uncertain after a goal has been scored against them; and their second half exhibition, until; last week, were not sure-footed. Liverpool know this as well as anyone else, and they think that, with Lucas alongside Mackinlay, the Everton forwards will be held, and that the home half-backs and forwards will come to their known best form. It should be another grand struggle-win, or lose, or draw-and we hope the players, whatever their fate may be, will again treat the huge crowd to the enjoyment, which was vouchsafed us last week, when play was so keen, free from foul or offside, and so sporting that I could have wished it had gone on another hour and a half. Higher praise to the players cannot be given.
Edge-hill (M.M.S Railway) Silber Press Band will be playing at the return “Derby,” the visitors being Harland and Wolff’s Prize Band. Both bands will be massed, and play the following programme;- March, “Oa Guard,” Ord Hume; overture. “Bohemian Girl,” Balfe; selection, “ll Trovatore,” Verdl; waltz, “Romany Rose,” Allen; pot-pourr1, “Musical Snapshots,” Trenchard; match, “What Happens After the Ball?” arr, Hume.

WILL EVERTON HALVES STOP LIVERPOOL AGIN?
The Liverpool Echo- Saturday, October 13, 1923
By Stork
One Derby game is passed and gone and the result of it has given the rival camps much food for thought. While the Everton supporters have something to crow about, the Liverpool followers have done nothing but wonder at their favourites’ poor game. My department has been in undated with letters from sad "Reds" who are demanding wholesale changes in their team. This class of thing is always the aftermath of a meeting between two local teams. Supporters don't think their side ever ought to be beaten, least of all in a Derby game.  If every game ended in a draw, what would the supporters think? They would instantly fly to the theory that it was a "made-up job " Liverpool people should show a true spirit of sportsmanship and take their beating like men. They have had matters all their own way with Everton since the conclusion pf the war, and if they cannot accept  defeat they do not deserve to have a win. The general opinion amongst the unbiassed is practically unanimous-the better side won. My opinion is included, and I go even further and state that Everton would have beaten any team on Saturday’s display. They were an all-round better balanced side, and the half-backs were, in the main, responsible for the complete hold-up of the Liverpool side. It is many a long day since I saw a better display at centre-half than that provided by Neil McBain. I can quite understand, now, why there was a rumpus by Manchester people when they heard that the Scotchman had been allowed to transfer his business to Everton. The way he swept the ball out to the wings, or up the middle was a wonder to behold, and it was from his boot that Chadwick got his chance to score a goal that has been the one topic of the week. His colleagues, Hart and Brown, both brother Scots, are able lieutenants and it was here the Liverpool forwards fell. They were never allowed to move upwards in combined form, and consequently suffered.
HOW COULD THEY?
Everton make no change from last Saturday. How could they? If they keep up their present form, not only will they defeat Liverpool at Anfield, where they have not won a game since the war, but any others who are unfortunate enough to run up against them whilst they are in such virile form. Contrary to expectations, Liverpool make but two changes in their side. Many were expecting a bundle, but I am glad to see that the selectors have not become panicky -it would serve no real purpose. Lucas, if fit, was a certain starter, although it cannot be said that Parry was in any way the cause of his side’s defeat; I thought Parry played one of his best games; and of one thing I am sure, he was one of the coolest players on the field, and this counts for much in a local Derby game. It is a pity Lacey is unable to play owing to inflammation of the kidneys.
INEVITANBLE REACTION
Are Liverpool feeling the inevitable reaction after being long spell on the flood-tide. It will be remembered that Burnley, after their wonderful season, travelled through rough water, and even now are not safely in harbour. Will anybody disagree when I say that Liverpool are not the wonder side they were last and the season before? By that I do not mean that they are a poor side. Nothing is further from my thoughts, but there is not the “convincingness” that made them dual champions. It is not that any one player is weaker than his colleagues, but just that the side, man for man, have not touched their known form. I never saw the half-backs in such poor trim. They were never able to hold the Liverpool forwards, who had a day out. It was this line that made victory for Everton possible. They were so sorely tried that they were unable to help their front rank, who suffered as a consequence. I cannot see Liverpool off their game for the second week in succession, and the vocal help they are bound to receive at Anfield will help them considerably. The flu is pretty prevalent at Anfield, and the latest victim is Bromilow. Donald Mackinlay tells me that he feels a lot better and McNabb also shows signs of improvement. If the game supplies as much enjoyable football as last Saturday, I feel sure everybody will be satisfied. Derby games in this city have a reputation for cleanliness, and, with just one little exception, the game of a week ago was as clean as newly-laundered linen. A reptation to-day will be pleasing. Again I take Everton to win. You may ask why. My reply, is, the Everton half backs can hold the Liverpool forwards in their hands if up to last week’s standard. Hart, McBain, and Brown constitute the best middle line in England.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday October 13, 1923
By Louis T. Kelly

GOALS TO WALSH AND CHEDGZOY IN FIRST HALF
The Liverpool Football Echo, Saturday, October 13, 1923
ANOTHER GREAT CROWD, A GREAT DISPLAY, & IMMENSELY INTERESTING FOOTBALL BETWEEN THE RIVALS
COCK, AIDED BY THE OUTSIDE-RIGHT TAKES THE LEAD
BEE’S WIRE
EVERTON WIN 2-1
Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Liverpool; Scott; Lucas, Mackinlay (Captain); MacNabb, Wadsworth (W), Pratt; H. Wadsworth, Forshaw, Chambers, Hopkins. The second phase of the Liverton games was played to-day on soft going at Anfield before a crowd that probably “ran” to a figure of 48,000. The day was fine and bright, and everyone sympathised with the home side in their loss of Lacey through kidney trouble, Harold Wadsworth being his deputy. Wadsworth has often played with the first team, and has figured at outside right and outside left; in fact, he once made a big impression on the Villa management when he appeared on the right wing. Everton play the same team as to-day at Goodison Park on Monday v. Stockport at 3.15 -Lancashire Senior Cup- if the team escapes illness and injury.
A RUGBY NOTE
Port Sunlight will be alive with Rugby devotees on Wednesday, when the Cheshire County Trial match is being played on the local Rugby ground at Bebington. The rail company are stopping the 2.20 Woodside train at Bebington, and there will also be special buses. The paddock has never been so full as to-day, yet I thought that Spion Kop had been fuller, and that the home officials were taking no risks. When Hart won the toss, and they had the sun behind them, it looked as though Everton would start with a rattle, whereas Liverpool opened better than last week, and Livingstone had to stop some neat combination. Lucas soon put his spoke into Cock’s wheel, and it was well he did, because Cock was dribbling right through.
THE FIRST THRUST
Irvine made the first shot, but sent the ball over the bar; and Harold Wadsworth twice tried to squeeze through, but found a barrier across his path. Pratt and MacNabb were on their toes, and one noticed that Pratt cut in for a tackle much more definitely to-day. Hopkin also skirted along the wing in fine fashion, and when he centred McBain had to give a corner. When Forshaw tried to convert, however, he headed the opposite way. Harold Wadsworth was in a tricky mood, and his dribbles and centres at this point were worthy of special praise. So, indeed, was the general work of Liverpool, and when Walsh nearly got through Fern was charged by Chambers, and only a first-class intervention by Livingstone relived the lines. Cock made a nice solo run, and was bumped over when trying to screw towards goal, and afterwards he was hurt in a tackle. McBain made some ideal dribbles up the middle, and Chedgzoy came along with a couple of centres that were full of danger, and in truth Chadwick was just about to drive one ball as Wadsworth smothered it.
WALSH GETS A FUNNY GOAL
Only eleven minutes had passed when Walsh scored, and set the hearts of the Liverpool supporters in good ticking order. It was a very funny goal, because Harold Wadworth, when out on his own, seemed to have no one to pass to unless it was Walsh, who looked to be offside. The referee was on the spot, however, and he adjudged him to be onside, although there was not a soul near him. It must have been a close thing in any case, and when Walsh steadied himself he seemed to wait so long that Fern, by coming out a yard had a chance of saving. However, the ball was lofted more than shot, and by that means Fern had to compound, because the ball went behind his outstretched left hand and entered the net, in spite of his just touching it the least little bit. It was a goal- that was the point that concerned the Liverpool supporters, and an early goal in such a match is, of course, a very important factor. Lucas and McBain each under the theorising microscope on the score of tactics. Lucas did not seem too secure; for instance, in the matter of coupling up with Scott, and McBain dribbled within three yards of his own goal. On the other hand, Hopkin was very lively, and in fact the whole Liverpool forward line was sprightlier than a week ago, and were not afraid to fend for themselves; whereas last week the Liverpool forwards rarely had the ball, they now took good care that they had their share of it.
CHEDGZOY GIVES ELECTRIC SHOCK
However, at the twenty-third minute “all square” was the cry, for Chedgzoy had scored an electric goal. Electric in this sense, that neither the goalkeeper nor any of the spectators -except those at the back of the goal- could quite follow the flight of the ball, so fast was its delivery. It is worth while remarking that Chadwick put the ball across the field, and seemed to cut his pass a little too fine. Chedgzoy, however, followed up for the half chance, and when Pratt was trying to clear the ball cannoned against Chedgzoy, who raced on and shot when everyone else imagined that he must centre. It was a very angled shot, but it found the billet, and Scott had no idea where “that one had gone to.” Everton were bucked very much by this equaliser, and began to rally, so much so that Cock was going through when MacNabb grassed him in no uncertain manner.
CLEAN AND LIVELY PLAY
Play was as clean as ever, and produced much that is the salt of football. Fern ran out and just caught a ball that was going to be hammered by Walsh, and later on he and Livingstone, in trying to clear together, nearly made a hash of things, while a third point was Harold Wadsworth’s centre that sped right across to the other side of the wing, but only Walsh was up to meet the ball, and he could not reach it. Everton were lucky to escape at this point, but against that had to be set a solo dribble on the part of Chadwick, who seemed to dribble past opponents at will, and when he shot the ball was skimming right away to goal when it caught Lucas’s leg. Irvine had to drop back to help the defence, and when Liverpool’s attack was stopped the ball went away and provided a race between Chedgzoy and Mackinlay. The race favoured the home captain, who apparently got a bit of a knock for his pains, but he was quite content, as he had saved his charge.
Half-time; Liverpool 1, Everton 1
The spectators were estimated at 55,000, and the gate receipts at £3,300. When the second half started Chambers, with the merest flick, gave Walsh a half chance. Chedgzoy next ran well up towards goal, and then pushed the ball over for a centre, Cock being unable to get his head to the ball through being crowded out. The ball was also crowded out when McNabb kicked into touch, as it went right over into Kemlyn-road. There was a good deal of inter-changing of position just now on either left wing, and Chambers from the touch line, gave Fern a handful; and the sun did not help the Everton man, for it was still glaring. McKinlay and Pratt miskicked at this moment, and after Lucas had failed to shift Chadwick, the latter made a drive; but the ball turned into the side rigging.
EVERTON TAKE THE LEAD
For some time there was hardly a shot at goal, thanks to the excess and success of defence. Then Hopkin offered a good pass across the field, and Troup made a dandy feint, his shot just edging over the bar. Scott next ran out of goal, as far as the penalty line to stop Chedgzoy getting his second goal. However, after fern had mishandled a shot by Chambers, and the ball had hit the keeper’s foot and thereby kept out of goal, Chedgzoy went off on the right wing. McKinlay’s plea for offside would have bene granted but for the fact that Wadsworth had lain back, and had thus made Chedgzoy onside. Chedgzoy shot out beyond McKinlay and shot, but although Scott touched the ball away and thus saved what seemed to be the end of the effort, Cock followed up, and from two yards to the left of the post edged the ball in and gave Everton the lead amidst an outburst of enthusiasm that suggested there must have been a pile of Evertonians present. Everton came near number three when Cock and Irvine were right in front of goal but could not get the ball. Correction in receipts, &c.- Spectators 50,000, receipts £2,900.
A PECULIAR GAME
It was a peculiar game in this sense, that for threequarters of the match the Liverpool right wing had nothing much to do, and Forshaw was rarely seen. Chambers had only to start off with the ball to find himself crowded out. Hopkin played much better than last week, and so did the Liverpool half-back line, yet Chedgzoy in the second half had a merry innings until he was slightly hurt. The Liverpool defence was all right, but was seriously troubled by Everton’s right wing, which was in superb form. Lucas had not a great deal to do, because Chadwick and Troup did not monopolise the play. On the Everton side there was the same all-round enthusiasm and draught-like movements. Thought Brown was a shade below his usual, but McBain revelled in art and interception. The Everton forwards as a body were more definite in their passes. Neither goalkeeper, however, had a great deal to do. McDonald, the full back, actually went into the forward line for a moment, but he did not deliver a strong and straight pass. Wadsworth was penalised for a foul on Irvine, and Everton for a long spell were playing a very confident game, even though they had only a goal lead. As the game neared the finish, Chadwick hurt his shoulder badly through MacNabb charging him in the middle of the back. Chadwick was very ore about the matter in both senses of the word.
Final; Liverpool 1, Everton 2
CASUAL COMMENTS
By F.E.H
Sitting patiently and pensive in an ample armchair provided by a considerate directorate, I listened to the music, and incidentally to the shrill chatter of a blithesome band of schoolboys, who discussed last week’s encounter in round set terms. And my muse was prompted thusly;-
Oft have I ventured in timorous mood,
The tricks and trials of prosody to scan,
Only to find that modern schoolboys, rude,
Insist the infant is the sire to the man!
The younger generation, knocking at the door,
Makes game of those who, in their day,
Assisted-shall we say;- “to mop the floor”
Of fearful fighters in a football fray.
Well, let these learned little pundits snatch
The lexicon of all that comes their way.
I have arrived to see a football match;
Perchance they visualise a better way
Their lithesome limbs that with such supple grace.
Propel the bouncing ball from goal to goal,
May in a time acquire a slower pace-
The sapient horse is father to the foal!
All this, I know, is quite beside the point,
The thing that matters is the simple truth;
The time with striplings may be out of joint,
Manhood, they think, should make its way for Youth!
Meanwhile the gale of the week which I understand is part of the autumnal equinox had died down. Spion Kop was bathed in the golden glory, and the packed crowd swayed in unison, of not in harmony, when the players appeared.
RINGING CHEERS
The great mound that dominated the southern end of the enclosure was a sight that suggested a gigantic ant-hill, and as though so many human insects had assembled in battling array. The cheers that greeted Everton, who were first on the field, were emphasised when the champions made their bow. My old friend, John Howcroft, the referee, also came in for a very cordial greeting, and there were further outbursts when Everton won the toss and set the Reds to face the sun and Spion Kop. Curiously enough, his solar majesty disappeared simultaneously with the kick-off, and Liverpool were in a double sense under a cloud when Irvine got through the defence and shot well with accuracy, but the sun came out to show the smiling faces upon the clearances of Scott, and “all went merry as a marriage bell” when the Anfielders proceeded to show their prowess.
MACNABB AND A SMILLE.
First MacNabb, who like Browning’s thrush, sings each utterance twice over, gave Fern an anxious moment, and a second later young Wadsworth failed to make amends for the admitted eccentricities on the field of play practised by his brother.
THE “UNLUCKY” NUMBER
Once more the sun shone upon the fortunes of Liverpool, and the number “thirteen” spelt ill-luck for Everton. The game had proceeded precisely thirteen minutes when the visitors defence fell to pieces, and Walsh was permitted to score what scientific persons and others with University degrees would describe as a soft goal. To the Everton supporters it was neither soft nor soothing, and the number of Liverpool caps that were thrown into the air and trampled upon augurs well for a boom in headgear next week. Chemists also will do a brisk business in dispensing drugs calculated to cure raucous throats. The sun-kissed pasture presented a pretty picture as the moving figures mingled their colours in an ever-changing scheme of mosaics.
CHEDGZOY’S EQUALISER
Speculation on this picturesque scene was suddenly swamped when the brilliant England international Sam Chedgzoy screwed in a wonderful goal from six yards’ range. Then indeed it was a case of Chedgzoy and cheers. Everton rose bravely to the call of their supporters and a perfect bit of work on the part of Chedgzoy led to Cock gaining the much-desired goal. The volume of sound that greeted this achievement is beyond the description of my poor pen-brave men stood like scattered status and weak women wept glad and bitter tears.
INTERVIEWING THE LINESMAN
Chedgzoy was twice in the picture, and Cock ought at least once to have improved the shining hour. All this time the crowd was bubbling over with unconfined excitement; and there was one moment when Referee Howcroft stopped the game in order to have a heart-t-heart talk with one of the linesmen.

EVERTON RES V.  BOLTON RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday October 13, 1923
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Goodison Park. Great interest was centred in the meeting between these two teams to-day, owing to Everton’s surprise victory at Bolton last week. Losing the toss Everton were soon pressing, and Harrison showed prominence on the wing. A centre from Harrison compelled Hunter to run out and clear. Although Everton were enjoying the bulk of play Bolton were the first to score, through Baggott. That player headed in a fine centre from Roberts. After this reverse Everton renewed their attack in strong fashion, and Miller had very hard lines in having his shot charged down by Chambers. A second goal came to Bolton from a spurt on the right, Baggot finishing the movement by defeating Downs on the run, and placing past Harland. Bolton were certainly fortunate in having a two-goal lead, and Everton were continually around the Bolton goalmouth. Their persistency met with reward in rather lucky fashion, for Thirkill, in clearing, kicked against Miller, the ball rebounding from that player into the net. Everton were another goal down through a breakaway. Walsh netted a third. Parry and Williams ought to have scored for Everton, as both players missed open goals.
Half-time; Everton 1, Bolton 3
Everton started the second half in determined style. Parry forced a fruitless corner from Thirkill. Simpson then responded for Bolton, and Raitt was well employed in keeping out the thrustful forwards. Play was more on even lines, but because very exciting after Harrison had reduced the lead with a penalty kick. Three-quarter time; Everton Res 2, Bolton Res 3.

LIVERPOOOL 1 EVERTON 2
October 15, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTONS SUCCESS.
LIVERPOOL BEATEN BY A SUPERIOR TEAM.
The second of the local "Derby" games between Liverpool and Everton ended in another win for Everton. The score at Anfield on Saturday was slightly different. Everton gaining the verdict by 2-1, as against 1-0 at Goodison the previous week, but the general conclusion was the same –that Everton were the better side, and well worth their victory. Thus in a season have Everton tarnished Liverpool's record of post-war success at both Goodison and Anfield. Saturday's contest was in keeping with the high standard set the previous week, and of hard honest football. The season's local games have been fine examples. Liverpool made two changes, Lucas displacing Parry in the defence, and H. Wadsworth taking the place of Lacey, who was ill. These changes mattered little, for it was the half-backs who controlled the game and decided the issue. Everton's strength was Liverpool's weakness, and the game turned in Everton's favour chiefly through the masterly display of their middle line.
A GOOD START.
Liverpool started well enough, and the attack was not the spiritless thing of a week ago. In fact, there was little to choose between the sides up to the interval. Afterwards there was no comparison at all, for the Everton forwards, especially the right wing, backed by a powerful half-back line never relaxed their tenacious grip upon the Liverpool defence, and Scott was fortunate to escape with a single goal against him. There could be no complaints on the score of pace, for the game throughout was played with commendable enthusiasm and spirit. Early on it was obvious that Liverpool were anxious to do themselves justice, and the side moved faster than a week ago, Chadwick got in the first shot, and Liverpool forced the first corner, off McBain, but the best effort in the early stages came when Chedgzoy dropped the ball into the Liverpool goalmouth. In spite of the brilliant sun Scott kept the ball out cleverly, and a few minutes later Walsh opened the scoring for Liverpool. H. Wadsworth centred the ball almost from the touchline, and it fell at the feet of Walsh, who was standing in the centre of the Everton goal. For a moment it seemed as though the Liverpool centre had failed to take the chance, but after steadying himself he shot and the ball touched one of the Everton defenders and was deflected so that Fern, who had advanced a stride, merely touched it as passed beneath the bar into the net. This success at the end of 11 minutes' play was nullified 12 minutes later through a mistake by Pratt. The half back was troubled to find a way of clearing the ball near the corner touchline, and as he swung round Chedgzoy who had followed up swept the ball along much to Pratt's surprise and from a narrow angle drove in a shot that completely beat Scott.
EVERTON TAKE THE LEAD.
With the scores level the contest was waged with even greater earnestness, and the Everton forwards were not only fast, but clever. Still there was very little good shooting, but Liverpool missed a fine chance when Wadsworth put the ball across the Everton goal, for it was allowed to pass without a shot. Everton scored what proved to be the winning goal after the second half had been in progress 14 minutes and Cock was the scorer, although Chedgzoy was the originator of the goal. Chedgzoy got through while McKinlay appealed for offside and swerving goalwards to avoid Wadsworth's challenge, he sent in a shot which Scott dived for and just succeeded in diverting, but before he was able to clear Cock, who was on the spot turned it into the net. Fern was not always sure with his handling for he fumbled a shot by Chambers, which he ought to have cleared easily. From this stage to the end Everton were clearly the superior side, and much work was thrown on the Liverpool defence through Troup's clever centres. Irvine wasted one of the best chances when he shot wide after beating the Liverpool defence with a fine solo run. McKinlay tried to force an opening by joining the forwards and a great run by Hopkins fizzled out through the forward holding the ball too long. In point of merit there was little difference between the respective defences, but Scott appeared more confident than Fern, for he handled the ball with greater sureness. The backs on both sides were moderate.
EVERTON'S ADVANTAGES.
Everton had a big advantage in the intermediate line for the work of Hart, and McBain frequently touched a high level. On the Liverpool side Wadsworth worked hard with a fair measure of success, but Pratt and McNab were very deficient in constructive work. H. Wadsworth and Forshaw started well, but soon fell away and Chambers and Hopkins were easily the better wing. The Everton attack was better balanced and more effective. Chedgzoy played one of his best games and Irvine was little inferior. Troup was more prominent with passes to the extreme wing and accurate centres than in direct attacks. Chadwick was again a dangerous shooter although he got fewer openings and Everton's best work came from the right wing. Teams: - Liverpool: - Scott goal, Lucas, and McKinlay (captain), backs, McNab, Wadsworth, and Pratt half-backs, H. Wadsworth, Forshaw, Walsh, Chambers, and Hopkins, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, McDonald, and Livingstone, backs, Brown, McBain, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards . Attendance 50,000. Approximate receipts £2,900.

EVERTON RESERVES 2 BOLTON WANDERERS RESERVES 3
October 15, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
In the return fixture, at Goodison Park, Bolton reversed the previous week's score when Everton inflicted upon them their first defeat, by winning 3 goals to 2. The home side were soon attacking the Bolton goal, and Harrison and Wall were very prominent on the left. In the first few minutes Miller had a grit goal from one of the former's centres, but he shot went very wide of the post. After 10 minutes' play Bolton opened the score through Baggot, who headed a nice centre from Simpson into the net, and a few minutes later the same player got a second after good work by Wright. Everton did not deserved to be two goals in arrears, as they were continually on the attack, but Hinton in goal, saved many awkward shots. The persistency of the home attack was awarded in rather a lucky fashion, for Thirkwell, in attempting to clear, kicked the ball against Miller, and it rebounded into the net. The home team tried hard for the equaliser, and both parry and Williams missed chances. Prior to the interval Walsh scored Bolton's third goal. Everton started the second half in determined style, and bombarded the Bolton goal, Harrison reducing the lead, with a penalty kick. Afterwards both goals had some narrow escapes, with Everton the more prominent. During an exciting finish Bolton adopted the kicking out game, and retired winners by the odd goal in five.

EVERTON EXCEL
The Athletic News- Monday, October 15, 1923
FOUR POINTS FROM THEIR LIVERPOOL RIVALS
MERCURIAL CHEDGZOY
LIVERPOOL 1 EVERTON 2
By Harricus
FOR many years I have been watching fights between Everton and Liverpool—ever since the Liverpool club was formed in fact—but not in all my experience have I witnessed a more thrilling contest than during the first half of the return game this season’s League engagements, at Anfield on Saturday. The play was worthy of the beautiful afternoon and also of the tremendous gate, the attendance being 47,000, and when the teams turned round with each side a goal to their credit, I should imagine that the partisans of both sides were quite well pleased with the situation. The play had been quite as clever as it had been thrilling, the game being contested by men, every one of whom could termed an expert. There was not the slightest indication as to who would be the ultimate winner, but the second half had not been long in progress when we were given an inkling as to who would finish in front, and when Everton got their second goal in fifteen minutes there never seemed any doubt afterwards, in my mind, but that they would be more likely to increase their lead than to lose it. Again making comparisons without prejudice there was more ecsat associated with the two goals of the winners than that of the losers, and moreover it speaks well for the spirit of the Everton players that they should win on their rival’s ground after being a goal behind fifteen minutes after the start. That first goal, I may add, was put to the credit of the Liverpool’s scorer in chief, Walsh, due in a measure to a certain amount of laxity on the part of the Everton defenders. All credit must be given to Harold Wadsworth for the fine opening he created, but the defenders were so concerned in rendering Wadsworth ineffective that they seemed to overlook the position of Walsh.  Chadwick's Clever Move.
Now there were some thrills over the scoring of the equalising goal. In the first place the attack was inaugurated on the left wing. Chadwick tapped the ball to Troup, who returned it and without hesitating Chadwick slashed it over to the right wing. The pass seemed too wide and apparently Pratt had more than a reasonable chance of getting at the ball, but Chedgzoy ran in like a deer. The result was that the two players met the ball at the same time. Chedgzoy stumbled forward and still stumbling for two or three steps he gained speed and he finished up with a terrific shot that beat the best goalkeeper in the country to a—well you know one American word for it. I ought to mention that the sun was strong in the eyes of Scott, but all the same it was a brilliant goal. And so the teams commenced the second half, as at the beginning, on a level. The winning goal after almost a quarter of an hour of the second half was another triumph for Chedgzoy, although he was not the actual scorer. He outpaced the opposition and finally rounding McKinlay he sent in a fast low shot which Scott stopped but could not get away, and as Cock popped up in the vicinity of the goalmouth he had the ball in the net ere Scott could recover his position. And that is how Everton conquered Liverpool. In my opinion the Everton forwards were far superior to those of the home side, and there was also marked superiority at half-back; in fact, the combination between the eight players approached the ideal. What better, for instance, than the right wing play of Chedgzoy and Irvine? They were lively crickets, and against two men who were not exactly speed merchants they thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
A Mighty Right Wing.
Chedgzoy was the man of the match. He was also the speediest unit, and let say that he did not beat his opponents by mere speed, but by craft, for if he were in tight comer he turned inwards and feinted, with the result that he could not be mastered even though Wadsworth had to come over and meet him at times. His shooting, too, was fine, and apart from his goal in the first half he put in two other shots of similar calibre which Scott did well to clear. Irvine was likewise an elusive customer, tricking his opponents, passing to his partner to a few inches, and shooting as occasion demanded. Cock was a skilful leader, a man blessed with footcraft, and yet for some reason Cock had not scored before this season. I cannot understand such modesty. Chadwick who had obtained seven of Everton’s twelve goals was the mark on Saturday, though twice he failed rather badly from free kicks. I knew him when a junior as a dashing player, whose chief merit was that he was a terrific shooter, but he is learning to play real football, and his wide passes to Chedgzoy were the working of an intelligent brain. Perhaps Troup might think he was neglected in the first half, but it was all for the benefit of the side. Troup did not appear much in the picture until the second half. The trio of Scottish half-backs were excellent. I would like to speak of their individual merits as I have done of the forwards, but space forbids. McBain was no better than the colleagues on his flanks on this occasion, in fact the trio I rather fancied Brown whose passes were ideal. Further behind in Everton’s defence I was not greatly impressed, and Livingstone seemed to lack confidence in himself, being too much inclined to put into touch and pass back to the goalkeeper. If Liverpool could have maintained their first half standard they might have won for there is no doubting their talents. But they failed, and so they lost. Lucas came in at right back, but he is not so sure as of old, and Pratt was still preferred to Bromilow, but while I admit that the latter lacks energy I fancy his cool methods would have stood his side better than Pratt’s keenness. Pratt is well meaning, but he kicks too strongly, and inclined to be too much on defence. Harold Wadsworth came in at outside right in place of Lacey, and he justified his inclusion, but some of the older brigade failed on this great occasion. For instance, McKinlay and Hopkin. Chambers tried to bring the forwards into line, but somehow, the strenuousness of the first half had told its tale. McNabb and Wadsworth strove hard and well to stay the progress of the Everton forwards, but they had a big task. Liverpool. Scott; Lucas, McKinlay (Captain): McNabb, Wadsworth (W.), Pratt; Wadsworth (H.),Forshaw, Walsh, Chambers, and Hopkin. _ Everton.—Fern; Livingstons; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain): Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Referee: T. Howcroft, Bolton.

EVERTON WIN A FURTHER DERBY GAME BY A GOAL
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, October 15, 1923
THOSE HALF-BACKS
Bee’s Notes
Once again the local Derby has come and gone, and with it a change of result for the Everton people, who for 11 years have been yearning to get the double-hold on their great rivals, and have now succeeded. They never looked more likely to do that than this season, for where Liverpool had gone back a bit Everton ha come forward. A goal against Everton in the first 11 minutes in any match early in the season would have bene fatal to Everton. Now the boys in blue have gained a confidence that backs up their half-back line’s wonderful work. The key to Everton’s success at Anfield was at half-back. I don’t think Brown played quite so well, for he seemed to lose Hopkin for a time in the first half. However, the line as a line played splendid football, and was “middled” by Neil McBain, who did some splendid things, and was all though the outstanding player, even though it was a toss-up whether Chedgzoy or Irvine ever played a better game. There was a difference in other departments of the sides, for at forward Liverpool were not so sure in their dribble and their pass.
THE GOALS
Of course the goals will be talked inside out this week. Walsh opened with a notch and it was “nitch and notch” whether he was onside when Harold Wadsworth, who opened in so lively a fashion, have him the pass. The ball touched Fern’s hand ere passing over, and I believe it touched another Everton player before it reached Fern. However, there it was, Fern had to reach it out of the net. Chedgzoy’s equaliser was picked out of the net by Jack Cock, who was close to the scene and could better see how the ball flashed into the net. Most spectators did not know where the ball had gone. Chedgzoy it was who had such a big hand in the final goal, though Cock was as ever well up for the chances and keeping well onside throughout the game, eventually got a chance to edge gently the ball into the small space that was left to him when Scott, having saved was sprawling on the floor. That Everton should not have scored more and taken less chance with their one goal margin was very surprising to me. If Mackinlay had gone among the forwards and stayed there-he went up but came back too quickly- that one goal margin might easily have been too small.
THE DEPUTIES
It was not fair to judge Pratt and others on one showing. Certainly Parry played well a week earlier, but the selectors, I expect, thought that Lucas had the berth by right, but for his accident, Lucas began well, and though he missed his man when shooting out his leg to divert the ball, he could not be blamed for faultiness, I thought McNabb played better than a week before, and Wadsworth a trifle below his previous week’s exhibition, which was very high standard. Pratt started in the right way. He “went on” with his tackle, but in the second half he did not go through with the good work; and Chedgzoy and Irvine had a merry innings through dribble, cut-and-run, and delicious footwork. Any wing half-back would have suffered a hard time at their expense, Pratt, so you need not be unduly worried. Mackinlay bore the brunt of some heavy work, and Scott was without fault. I thought young Wadsworth opened in the right vein, but he got little chance afterwards; and Forshaw has rarely been so much out of the picture. Walsh could not expect to do better-he had no sort of help; and the left wing was best, yet far removed from its renowned form. The reason was that Chambers had only to fasten on to the ball to find the Everton team after him. Hopkins was a joy when he was making ground and getting the ball across as in the first 30 minutes. Hopkin was not a joy when late on he slewed the ball outside from a close range. Billy Meredith’s dictum is right- you can’t afford to pull the ball outside; you can take a chance by pulling your centre a little. Well, there you are, readers. It only remains to be said that Jock McDonald was a grand back; Livingstone canny; and save Fern’s one “sun-blind” case there was no fault with the Everton defence trio -they got through their work manfully and well. McBain and Hart broke the hearts of some of the players and the Everton right wing I have duly nominated in the honours list. The left wing without being so prominent was quite good, and Cock without flourish kept the half-back at his side all the time; in fact, the passing and inter-dribbling that went on Saturday in the inside portion of the Everton attack was one of the best of the fruits of the keen, even match. Thanks, players, all; I have enjoyed the carnival very much. Here’s a shout for the winners! Here’s a still louder about of encouragement for the losers! Two for the losers- and two points for the winners. 

EVERTON v.  STOCKPORT COUNTY
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, October 15, 1923
Everton had a strong side out for the visit of Stockport in the Lancashire Senior Cup. Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Williams, and Troup. Stockport County; Hardy; Richardson, Reid; Henderson, Cockburn, Jones; Critchley, Purcell, Woodcock, Wilson, and Edgeley. The referee was Mr. A. Ward, who referred the English and Scottish at Hampden Park last back end. Reid, the Stockport back, had a bandage on his head, and McDonald might have had to copy him, for Wilson’s boot was inches off McDonald’s head when the latter cleared a centre from the right. Stockport was very nippy and Wilson seemed to be clean through when he was bumped off the ball by a crowd of players. Play was very enjoyable and showed the difference between the two Leagues, although it must be confessed that Everton did not take the game seriously early on. Troup was tricky and sure in his centres, and McDonald defended stoutly. Stockport had a big, sandy-haired man at centre half, Cockburn by name, and though he was a shade slow he gave promise of developing into a Hill (Burnley) type of player. Woodcock at centre for Stockport was the old Manchester United player. The pass back from full back to goalkeeper has extended even as far as Stockport, but when Richardson passed back hard to his goalkeeper, the crowd roared because it was more in the nature of a shot than anything else, and fortunately for Hardy the ball pulled wide. Livingstone saved two certainties from Wilson and Woodcock, and then McBain, through admirable trickery, set Cock going to Irvine. The Irishman shot just over the bar, after which Chedgzoy made another good run, and when in the penalty area was lamed on the right leg. He went off for a while, and when he resumed Everton were attacking more persistently than at any other point of the game. Reid was not too certain at full back, and he nearly headed through his own goal. Everton applied a lot of pressure now Irvine not only put the ball across the goal, but also shot fiercely just over the bar, while Williams made one telling drive that was fielded by hardy in masterly manner. Half-time; Everton 0, Stockport 0

EVERTON 0 STOCKPORT COUNTY 0
October 16, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
LANCASHIRE SENIOR CUO ROUND THREE
EVERTON DRAW WITH THE STOCKPORT COUNTY.
The difference in style of the first and second division football was made evident yesterday, when Everton received a visit from Stockport County in the Lancashire Senior Cup Competition. It has generally been acknowledged that the difference between those sections is vast, and the minor league depends upon the kick-end-rush standard. Such proved to be the case yesterday for Everton, with their tip-tap combination methods could not break down a stout barrier in the rearguard and the result was that Stockport got away with a goalless draw. Perhaps they were fortunate but at least it can be said that Everton were unfortunate not to get a penalty kick when Troup was pushed in the penalty area. Referee Ward placing the free kick just outside the penalty mark. Then the home side was unfortunate enough to lose the services of Chedgzoy for half an hour, that player having a muscle injury that does not threaten to keep him out of the side on Saturday against Notts County. Williams, who deputised for Chadwick (rested), was not swift to take a chance. He was always looked upon as a nippy player with a deadly shot, but now he was rather in lumbersome mood and missed some good chances. Probably a game or two will bring him back to his former swiftness and sure shot. The remarkable feature of the game was the defence of the Stockport goalkeeper and the absence of work for Fern, in front of whom McDonald and Livingstone played splendid football. Fern's worst trouble was when a shot from Woodcock nearly found its way off Hart's chest into the net. On the other hand Reid nearly put through his own goal and at an earlier point was passing back so strongly that the goalkeeper might have found reasonable ground for complaint against his attentions. However, Hardy, the Stockport goalkeeper, is one of the best in the land. His sure to catch and clear in one action, his anticipation and his confident method of clearing must have broken the hearts of the Everton men, Irvine excepted. Hardy bears a goalkeeping name and lives up to it. His punting, too, is probably longer than that of Howard Baker and Pearson, reputed to be among the leaders in the matter of length. On the visiting side Reid was uncertain back, and Cockburn at centre half was impressive . Everton: - Fern, goal, McDonald, and Livingstone, backs, Brown, McBain, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Williams, and Troup, forwards.

EVERTON'S CUP TIE REPLAY.
October 16 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
Everton and Stockport are to reply their Lancashire Senior Cup-tie at Stockport on the 29 th Inst. The County side have produced a number of really good players, including in their numbers such men as Fryers, Covell, Walsh, of Liverpool (a looker on yesterday). They have had to fight hard to get their Second Division states, and much of their ability lies in defence where they boast one of the best goalkeepers in the land –a stiffly yet trimly built young man who has been the envy of many clubs. Hardy, is no relation to the famous Sam Hardy, of Liverpool, Villa, and Notthingham. Sam will doubtless be seen at Anfield, the scene of his early triumphs, on Saturday. Meantime scouts will doubtless have noticed that Cockburn is a centre-half of height and strength and like McBain, he does not believe in working for the ball and then ending his efforts with aimlessness in delivery, he places it so that the forwards shell go up the field and thus relieve him of any further work. McBain is playing such an outstanding game that it is pretty certain the Scottish selectors will have to bring him in for the International.

EVERTON BRING IN PEACOCK
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday October 16, 1923
BROTHER COCK FACE EACH OTHER STAURDAY
Bee’s Notes
Everton have decided to bring in Peacock for Irvine (International claim) for the game against Notts County, away;
LOST A PENALTY CHANCE
Everton struck a Second Division side yesterday, and not for the first time found themselves held tight by a rushing, rousing set of young players who looked on their superiors with an air of “We’ll larn ye.” But unfortunately their tactics were such that I cannot commend them. Stockport had good and bad points, and I thought Everton must have a penalty kick when Troup was back-charged in the penalty area. There was no doubt in the spectators’ mind as to where the incident took place, but Mr. Arthur Ward put the ball outside the box. Stockport have once again shown us that they are blessed with one of the best goalkeepers in the world. Hardy (a goalkeeping name) would not disgrace the best team that any race could get together. His catch is Taylor-like, and his nonchalance showed that he is master of his mind. He was rushed by forwards, and threw away the ball as though it were a cold egg instead of a hot ball. His backs kept him on tenterhooks, because they are not sure in length or direction of kick. I liked best of all the work of a promising centre half, Cockburn by name. Incidentally, I should like to draw attention to the fact that Jack Cock and his brother Donald meet together at Nottingham on Saturday, for Donald is centre for Notts County. This is probably the first time in life they have ever met as opposites. Donald once played a trial game, and Mr. G. Patterson, of Liverpool, together with the writer of these notes, when comparing notes, found that opinions tallied, and a high regard was paid to Donald Cock. He is big, clever, and a shooter. What more would you? That day he was playing inside.
CAMPBELL’S AND “CO.”
Williams and Troup’s partner yesterday, and was plainly lacking in a gallop or two. Perhaps Alec Wall would have served a better purpose. The game is to be replayed on the 29th at Stockport.
Everton Reserves and Derby Reserves play at Goodison Park in the Central League journey, tomorrow, and, as in common with most mid-week games, a crowd should be present. Team;- Harland; Raitt, Downs; Weller, Reid, Grenyer; Parry, Miller, McGrae, Williams, and Harrison.

A COINCIDENCE
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, October 17, 1923
Bee’s Notes
Is it not rather a coincidence (asks “F.K.” of Wallasey), that the goals scored in the “Liverton” matches were scored by three C’s- Chadwick, Chedgzoy and Cock? It was, and is quite evident, that they are above the Cs conditions. I rather expected Cock to “cut the cackle,” by putting the ball in the “pen” for the first time this season, although some “chicken” hearted Liverpudlians say it was nothing to “crow” about. The yarn that Scott, Liverpool’s custodian, got his “Irish egg” out when picking the ball out of his “chicken run, is completely “addled.”
QUITE SATISFIELD
It is a long time since I last wrote you to grumble as usual about the poor displays Everton were then giving, but now I am glad to sat I wish to sing another tune, otherwise pay a tribute of admiration, to the “blue boys” for their two splendid victories over the champions (writes M.G. Rouselle). Said beforehand, I would be satisfied with two points out of the four. Then, having gained two, though maybe we might scratch one more; but as for four -well, it was just scrumptious. Let me say that this season, in my humble opinion, Sam Chedgzoy has been playing better than ever; he has been great in these two games. Also if Scotland has a better centre-half than Neil McBain, well-. As for Brown, I am delighted that he has gained his place in the first team at last. He well deserves it, in fact, I could go on writing pages about the different players, only I do not wish to drive you into sending in your resignation. You are too valuable and fair-minded a critic to lose. I cannot stop until I have sent a word of praise to Chadwick for his vastly improved play and wonderful shooting. I always agreed with you, “Bee,” that he only needed experience and encouragement from the spectators. I do hope Everton will make some sort of show in the Cup; it is long overdue.

EVERTON RES v.  DERBY RES AT GOODISON
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday October 17, 1923
Teams;- Everton Res;- Harland; Raitt, Downs; Weller, Reid, Grenyer; Parry, Miller, Forbes, Williams, Harrison. Derby Res;- Lawrence; Whiteman, Ritchie; K. Lackner, Golby, McLaverty; Paterson, Keetley, Richardson, Moore, Rowe. There was a spirited start to the game at Goodison Park, and within a quarter of an hour four goals were scored. Miller scored for Everton and Rowe equalised. Derby took the lead through a fine effort by Keetley, and Moore scored a third within a few minutes. Harrison reduced the lead on Everton’s behalf with a penalty shot, through hands on the part of Ritchie.
Half-time; Everton Res 2, Derby County Res 3
Keetley drove in a peach that passed over the bar, and as the forward ran on he pitched and hurt his head and had to go off the field for a time, after which there came another good drive from Paterson from far out, Harland saving. An extraordinary incident arose at this point. Richardson though a free kick had been taken just inside the penalty area by the Everton back, and as he advanced to tackle Harland simply picked up the ball and placed it ready for the free kick. Richardson persisted, however, in imagining he was entitled to make a drive and shot into the empty goal. The referee spoke to him about the matter, and so the incident came to an end. Everton improved in this half, but they had to face two big backs and some very useful forwards. Williams scored for Everton after 75 minutes.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 DERBY COUNTY RESERVES 3
October 18, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Yesterday, at Goodison Park, Everton Reserves was only able to draw 3-3 with Derby County Reserves in a capital League match that bristled with exciting features. Not only were two penalty kicks –one missed by Harrison and one successfully negotiated –but there was an element of spite in the game that at one time, near the end, looked like ending in ordering off cases. Goals came at a merry pace, Miller, Rowe, Keetley, and Moore scored in the first half, and Harrison, and Miller made the scores level. Everton's defence was not quite as good as usual, there being a tendency to slowness, and maybe this was due to the excellence of the Derby forward line, which showed Keetley a very useful inside-right and Moore a competent inside-left. In between these two was a tall fellow named Richardson, who shaped very well. Derby had Lawrence in goal and the two other tail members, Whiteman and Ritchie, as full back. It was an enjoyable game, and it showed that Derby has some reserve talent to play with when their first team members are ill or injured . Everton: - Harland, goal, Raitt and Downs, backs, Weller, Reid (captain), and Grenyer, half-backs, Parry, Miller, McGrae, Williams, and Harrison, forwards.

A LOCAL FOOTBALL SURPRISE
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, October 18 1923
Bee’s Notes
A little bird whispers that there has been a big upheaval and a scene in connection with local football-minor football councils. It appears that there was a wordy warfare between two members, and Mr. W.R. Clayton, ex-Everton F.C chairman, left the room, and declared he would have nothing more to do with the Liverpool Football Association. The matter has not yet ended.

COUNTY v.  EVERTON
The Liverpool Echo-Friday October 19, 1923
Bee’s Notes
The Nottingham clubs are among the oldest in the land, and are always welcome visitors here. The County, who rose to fame at the back end of last season, are going great guns in Division 1, and surprising their most enthusiastic followers. The County home game with Everton is uncommonly interesting because it brings together as rival forces at centre forward two brothers- Jack Cock and Donald of that ilk. Donald left Fulham for Nottingham, and at once began to make good at centre forward, whereas in other games earlier on he had figured as an inside wing forward. Notts County stands for hustling, bustling football, and it becomes questionable whether, therefore, Everton can win against such tactics. Notts County are rustling, rushing players, and stand not on the order of their going-but they go- some! Thus the possibility of the morrow’s game becomes entrancing. Peacock comes in for Irvine, and I rather fancy the clever Wigan man is better as an inside forward, where his dribbles can be negotiated by turns to the right or left, than he is at centre forward, where his range is hampered by the fact of a crowd of players going at him en bloc, as it were. The teams are;- Notts County; Iremonger; Ashurst, Cornwall; McPherson, Dinsdale, Kemp; Daly, Cooper, D. Cock, Hill, Platts. Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Peacock, J. Cock, Chadwick, Troup.
Iremonger one of the wonders of present-day football, keeps goal against Everton, spite of his years and the fact that Streets has now and again got the berth in the first team. Iremonger is 6 feet 5 inches in height, and never seems to tire of catching and clearing-and arguing.

THE BROTHERS COCK
The Liverpool Echo- Saturday October 20, 1923
By Stork
Everton cannot view their visit to the County ground with any degree of certainty. The “Magpies” have not let any side take away full points from home, and if Everton do so it will be a feather in their cap, and one worth wearing too. It will be interesting to see the brothers Cock playing against each other. There is pace and thoroughness in the County team. The forwards cannot be put on the same plane as those of Everton. They are not as scientific; but what they lack in this respect they make up for in determination and method. Donald Cock, looks like becoming as famous as a centre forward as his brother, but how will he fare against a master of tactics like McBain? He will know at the end of the game that he has been playing. Taken as a whole the County forward line is just the type likely to get a lot of defences in trouble, and Hart, Brown, McBain, McDonald and Livingstone must be right up to their job, if the line is to be kept in subjection. Behind this forward line is a hard working half-back line. Dinsdale, the centre, is perhaps the best feeder of the trio, the others being mostly tacklers, who do, now and again, give their forward flank some assistance. Whatever else may he said about the intermediary line, one thing is certain- it is solid. The full-backs, along with the veteran Iremonger, in goal, have only conceded seven goals in ten games. No other club can show a better against column, although Huddersfield and West Ham are on a par with them. Their forwards have scored fewer goals than their opponents of to-day, so it seems that their greatness is to stop others from scoring. In this they have been very successful. Everton make no change, with the exception of Irvine, who is helping his country against England. Peacock will take his place. A repetition of their Goodison game of a fortnight ago will make the County men sit up and think, and it is quite possible they will bring back a point from a ground where so many other teams have fallen.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday October 20, 1923
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON’S HARD MATCH
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 20, 1923
STOUT OPPOSITION FROM NOTTS COUNTY
PEACOCK’S FORWARD DISPLAY
F.E.H. TELLS OF CLASS V RUSH TACTICS
Notts County; Iremonger; Ashurst, Cope; McPherson, Dinsdale, Kemp; Daly, Cooper, D. Cock, Hill, Platt. Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Peacock, J. Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Referee; Mr. Scholey, of Sheffield. Notts County, babes in the League, have made good early on, and have set many a “class” side thinking hard. Everton, however, have struck a patch of good play and resolute tackling, so that they did not fear Notts County to-day, even though Irvine was away with the Irish side, Peacock being brought from his old post at half-back to inside right. We travelled to Nottingham for the first time by the new route via Stoke, and reached the lace city shortly after one o’clock. The weather was perfectly summerlike, and the Midlands looked lovely in all their autumnal glory. There was just a suggestion of cloud in the air when the teams appeared as chosen.
RIVAL “CHANTICLEERS.”
The reader will notice a curious coincidence. “Chanticleer met Chanticleer” in the two centre forward positions. In other words both the leaders of the line rejoiced in the patronymic of Cock. The playing pitch was perfect when the game began before 16,000 spectators. Everton won the toss and the County had to face the sun and the breeze. After the opening exchanges, Cock, the home centre, put the ball boldly out to Hill, who tried a half-volley, which failed. Everton replied with excellent work on the left, but Chadwick was pulled up by Ashurst, and the County forwards made another raid on the Everton goal.
SQUARE DEAL FROM TROUP
Platt and Hill were stalled off in quick succession, and a thrill of excitement went through the crowd when Dinsdale put in a tremendous drive, which was luckily intercepted. The visitors took up the running, and Troup showing his genius for controlling the leather, put it square to McBain, but the latter was just too late to profit by the offered opening. For some time after this Notts attacked strongly on both wings, their work being of a vigorous character. Once they came away with great determination and Hill put in a glorious drive which struck the side of the net. Many people thought it was a goal, and it certainly deserved to have counted as such. Hart was injured but not seriously, and play proceeded with unabated excitement. The County forced a corner on the right, which was well placed by Daly, but Hill was adjudged offside when he shot wide. At the other end Chedgzoy electrified the assembly with a characteristic run, but there was no one up to meet his centre. A minute later the Everton centre forced a corner, which led to a strenuous bully in front of Iremonger, which was eventually cleared by the lengthy custodian. A very fine clearance by Livingstone put Everton in possession on the left, and Troup centred finely, but the whistle went for offside. Peacock was then in the picture with a good shot, but he also came under the same ban for infringement. At this period Everton were having much the better of the argument, their footwork and combination being admirable, and it was sheer ill-luck that prevented Cock turning to account some tricky work on the part of Chedgzoy and Peacock.
DOGGED BY MISFORTUNE
Further misfortune attended their calculated movements when Chadwick gave the ball to Troup. The little winger tricked McPherson and Ashurst, but his final pass to peacock just missed fire, the Everton inside right being intercepted by Cope. After half-an-hour’s game the pace slackened somewhat, and the visitors did not improve their chances by continually having themselves open to the offside rule. The referee’s whistle went almost incessantly for this, and so to a certain extent real classic football was spoilt. A free kick from near the corner flag was well taken by Chedgzoy, but it was cleared, and a moment later the brilliant Everton outside right was beaten in a race with Kemp. The next item of interest was another of Troup’s adroit swinging centres, but Cope was in the way. Notts took up the running with renewed spirit, and Cock tried his luck from long range, but without success. The home right wing pair were busy, but they had to reckon with Hart who cleared well, and when Everton advanced Peacock was pulled up for non-observance of the offside rule. McBain having served the ball up with judgement, Cock and Peacock looked like getting through when they were well checked, and the County advancing once again found that on this occasion the rigid offside rule was applicable to them. Just before the interval Everton put on a special spurt, and Chedgzoy looked all over a winner when Cope made a distinctly clever though lucky clearance.
Half-time; Notts County 0, Everton 0
NOTTS’ GREAT DEFENCE
The first half had been bristling with episodes, and Everton had shown some startling footwork. They found themselves up against a very strong defence, however, and their most polished efforts were countered in the most sturdy style. The main defect of the play was the operation of the offside rule. There were 18,000 people present on resuming. The County went off at a terrific pace, and the Everton goal was subjected to an exceptionally heavy bombardment. Platts sent in a beautiful centre, which passed over, and then Cock struck the foot of the upright with a stinging shot.
A COUNTY GOAL
Both Livingstone and McDonald stood up against the storm, but they failed when Cock came through again. Fern left the goal in order to clear, but he failed to stop the scoring shot. This happened after five minutes’ play, and it was followed by a further series of fierce attacks on the visitors’ goal.
CHADWICK EQUALISES the home forwards proceeded to go great guns, and another volley from their centre passed a mere matter of inches from the target. Pressure on the part of Daly and Cooper was relieved by the ball being passed back to Fern, and for a time Everton exercised the spirit of attack, but Troup was at fault when he lobbed the ball wide. A few seconds later Chadwick appeared to have an open goal when he made a woeful attempt to put his side on equal terms. Still the Evertonians persevered, and they were quite as nippy on the ball as their opponents. Unfortunately they seemed to fade away at the critical juncture, and one was beginning to despair when CHADWICK made amends by scoring a fine goal that beat Iremonger all the way.

EVERTON RES v.  BLACKPOOL RESERVE
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 20, 1923
Play opened very fast, Everton having the sun against them. In the first minute Parry sent in a grand centre, which Williams failed to gather properly, and his weak attempt for goal was easily saved by Hacking. Blackpool then advanced on the right, and after several good passing movements Thompson struck the crossbar with a rasping shot. Another good attempt by the visitors ended in Harland bringing off a save on the goal line from Curran. Everton were soon round the Blackpool goal, and Parry was very conspicuous in centring. Harrison on one occasion sent in a daisy-cutter which the Blackpool custodian cleverly cleared. The game was being fought on very fast lines, but Everton were the more dangerous at close quarters. Harland had several awkward shots to negotiate. The home right wing continued to show good form, and several attempts gave Wilson and Cadsden trouble. The game was 25 minutes old before Everton opened the scoring, Miller placing the ball to the feet of Forbes, who gave Hacking no chance at close quarters.
Half-time; Everton Res 1, Blackpool Res 0
The second half had only been in progress five minutes when Forbes scored the second for Everton. Blackpool retaliated, and Butler went very close with a low shot. The Everton goal had several narrow escapes. On one occasion Downes saved between the sticks after Harland had run out. Although two goals in arrears Blackpool were deserving of a point. They had their full share of the game, but Everton were the better shooters. Forbes completed the hat-trick with a curling shot. Three-quarter-time;- Everton Reserves 3, Blackpool Reserves 0
Later, Forbes added another goal for Everton, making his total four.

NOTTS COUNTY 1 EVERTON 1
October 22 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
EVERTON'S CREDITABLE DRAW.
FAST GAME AT NOTTINGHAM.
EVERTON'S SALOON DERAILS APPRAOCHING DERBY HOMEWARD BOUND. NO ONE HURT.
Maintaining their greatly improved form Everton accomplished an excellent performance at Nottingham on Saturday when they divided the points with the County team. The latter had been going so strongly of late that the home supporters appeared to have little doubt that they would gain the full measure of the Goodison Park representatives. The latter, however, not only set up a sound defence, but put in a lot of really neat and clever footwork. Some of the forward play at times was quite sparkling and the only drawback to this was the frequent application of the offside rule, which not only spilt many promising movements, but incidentally wasted quite a lot of time. The general work of the visitors was rather more polished than that of their opponents, though on Saturday's play Notts County must be accounted a distinctly well balance side. They are especially strong in defence, and the main defect of the vanguard is that, whilst it is speedy, its finishing touches lack accuracy. It was for these reasons that the first half showed a clean score sheet. There was am improvement in the second period when each side netted once, and this result in perhaps, the best reflex of a very fast, interesting and agreeably clean contest.
RUN OF THE PLAY.
The home side set a strenuous pace, and in the first two minutes Cock failed after making a very clever run. A little later Hill, the inside left with a fortuities shot missed the target by inches only. Everton's reply was both strong and earnest, and their general combination was, as we have already suggested, superior to that of the home side. First Troup and then Chedgzoy got in magnificent centres, which the lengthily Iremonger was called upon to deal with. These attacks were succeeded by good work on the part of the three inside men, and Chadwick was rather unlucky in missing with one hard drive. The Everton centre rather failed to take advantage of the openings offered and once, when Peacock, was coming through, he was very cleverly held by Kemp. The second half started in the presence of 18,000 spectators, and the game continued at the same exhilarating pace. In the first few seconds the County centre forward propelled the ball against the foot of the post, but Fern managed to clear. The home quintet swooped down again, and on this occasion from a pass by Daly, Cock opened the score. For a considerable period the County exercised pressure, but Everton eventually took up the running in great style and J. Cock put the ball to Chadwick, who was able to ram the shot home with force. From this point to the close Everton enjoyed the bulk of the attack and within the last minute of the game they might have snatched a victory if Cock had put more stings behind the shot, which Iremonger saved amid tremendous excitement.
THE PLAYERS.
The distinguishing feature of the match so far as Everton is concerned was the soundness of the defence. Both Livingstone and McDonald were in their happiest vein, and the half-backs proved once more again that they must be considered among the best half-way line in the county. While displaying cleverness, the forwards were hesitant about shooting, as observation, which applies with equal force to the opposing side. In Ashurst and Cope Notts have a very strong pair of backs while their half line is by no means a weak one. The Everton directors and players had a rather storming experience on the homeward journey. Their dining saloon was derailed just as the train was entering Derby station. Fortunately it was travelling at a slow pace, and on one was hurt, though the passages had to leave the coach and find accommodation in another train. Teams: - Notts County:-Iremonger, goal, Ashurst, and Cope, backs, McPherson, Dinsdale, and Kemp, half-backs, Daly, Cooper, D. Cock, Hill, and Platt, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, McDonald, and Livingstone, backs Brown, McBain, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Peacock, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards. Referee Mr. Scholey, of Sheffield.

EVERTON RESERVES 4 BLACKPOOL RESERVES 0
October 22, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
CENTRE LEAGUE
FORBES SCORES FOUR GOALS
At Goodison Park. The Everton forwards were in rare shooting trim, especially Forbes, the centre who scored all the goals. If Blackpool had taken their opportunities the score would not have been so heavily against them, for they had quite as much of the play as Everton. In the first few minutes Harland almost blundered with a shot from Thompson, but later made a splendid save from Butler. Parry and Miller were Everton most dangerous wing, the former continually sending in fine centres, which greatly harassed the visitors' backs. The game was 30 minutes old before Forbes scored the only goal prior to the interval. The second half had only been in progress five minutes when Forbes scored the second with a shot that curled into the net of Hackling's reach. Harland afterwards saved from Charles, and later a shot from Watson rebounded from the post with the Everton keeper well beaten. Then Forbes scored the third, Downs saved what promised to be a certain goal by heading out from between the sticks, when Harland was out of goal. Towards the end Everton did most pressing, and Forbes added the fourth. It was a good first game with Blackpool good value for a couple of goals.

IRVINE PLAYS FOR IRELAND
October 22, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
Ireland beat England by two goals to one at Windsor Park, Belfast, on Saturday Robert Ireland playing for the Ireland in front of 24,000 spectators.

BURSCOUGH RANGERS 2 EVERTON "A" 1
October 22 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
GEORGE MAHON CUP-1 ST ROUND.
Burscough Rangers clearly deserved their victory against Everton "A" who were the visitors to the canal port. At the same time, they were fortunate in securing an early lead, though Pilkington in the first attack they made on the Everton goal, Lawson having no chance. Up to the interval, just before which Torley equalised there was little in the teams, but in the second half Burscough were by far the more aggressive side, and early on recovered the lead through Barlow, the ex-Burnley player, Lawson kept a splendid goal for Everton, two of his saves, one in each half, being superb. Caddick was the better back, and Weir a fine centre half, with Torley and Curries, the extreme winger, the best of a young line of forwards. For Burscough Ashurst (right back), Jones (centre half), and Payne and Pilkington (forwards) were the pick, but there was not a weak man in the side.

AN IRISH TRIUMPH
Athletic News- Monday, October 22, 1923
IRELAND 2 ENGLAND 1
By Tityrus
NOT since 1908 has England gained a victory over Ireland in the capital of Ulster—Belfast. Then Vivian Woodward and George Hilsdon were too clever for the Irish defence. Fleming in 1910, John Cock in 1919, and Kirton in 1921 enabled England to draw, but in 1913 on the Windsor ground of the Linfield club Gillespie secured for Erin her first victory over England, and on Saturday this same son of “Ould Oireland” was the means of giving his country another triumph; a great feat in the career of a player after an interval of ten years-during which he has passed through struggles which can never fade from his memory. All honour William Gillespie, who when the game was finished on Saturday was carried shoulder high to the dressing rooms. There were three goals registered, and they were all technically scored by Irishmen, although one was credited to England. At the interval the record was goal apiece—a just reflection a tense contest. In the second half the Hibernians were manifestly the superior team, and with twenty minutes to play they obtained what proved to be the winning goal. As in 1913 so in 1923 Gillespie was responsible for both goals. Ten years ago he was the direct scorer. On Saturday he was the designer and the constructor. The effect was the same—England was beaten. It may be that Dame Fortune was cruel and unrelenting, but she helps those who help themselves. Very rarely was England in a position to take a goal against a rugged defence. When that seemed possible then the crossbar and the goalposts, or some mobile mass of humanity, intervened. It was good victory for Ireland. The visiting team took their reverse with grace, and Mr. John Lewis, as the mouthpiece of the Selection Committee, told the English players that the very uncertainty of football was the spice of the sport. He felt that they knew how to accept defeat even if they thought that if the same teams met again the result might be different.
A Present for England.
Although the Englishmen had rather the better of the opening moves the Irishmen presented a stubborn resistance. McCluggage was never willing to acknowledge defeat Tunstall, and when Hegan got into action he found Curran just as unyielding. However, the visiting right wing wrested a corner kick from the foe. The ball swerved in its flight, and both Chambers and Smith, I think, tried to head it. The result was that Farquharson dropped the ball as it reached him, with Bradford and Kelly closing in on him. The Irish goalkeeper was full length on the ground, with McCluggage by his side. Whether one of the forwards touched Farquharson's boot I cannot say, but the ball passed between his legs just over the line. McCluggage punted it away, but Mr. A. A. Jackson, the referee, who was standing by the goalpost, immediately pointed to the centre spot—a goal for England. It was a confusing jumble in the mouth of the goal, and no one seemed able to give an exact account what happened. Some of the English players stated that Bradford was the scorer, but the centre-forward told me that he had no knowledge of having played the ball. Kelly did not see him do so. The one fact which is beyond dispute is that Ireland gave England a goal by a muddled defence. Thus in ten minutes the visitors had a lead. The home eleven forthwith revealed splendid attacking power, but Irvine's effort was far above the crossbar. Again the Irishmen swept down on the foe, and this time Irvine’s shot struck the crossbar and rebounded at an obtuse angle to the inside left. This was the kind of chance that Gillespie appreciated, and as Taylor moved to his right the Irish captain headed to the goalkeeper's left into the net. This was a fine example of nodding a goal.  What is more, the Irishmen might have added to their score, for a shot struck Bower the shins that he knew nothing whatever about and Taylor was not in the line of flight. It seemed as if the ball was from Croft. England carried operations into the country their foes, and Bradford, deftly taking centre, headed it so swiftly that Farquharson could not have saved his charge, but luckily for him the ball was above the bar although it was a thin streak of daylight between ball and bar. Never were the English so near to scoring again prior to the interval, but Brown and Toner caused much anxiety by their raids and centres A fine overhead kick by Meehan, strong heading by Wadsworth, and Taylor’sinterceptions of centres brought to nought many fine raids the Hibernians, but England never looked like scoring. It may be that the interval was a welcome refresher to Ireland’s players, for they had been restless in their energy.
The Winning Goal.
When the struggle was continued both sides strained every nerve. Twice Bradford hurst between the defenders, but on the first occasion was hampered by Curran and shot outside, and on the second he lost control of the ball. Twice did Bradford make a position for himself, and once when he veered to the right he screwed the ball on to the crossbar. Chambers took the rebound, and his fierce drive also got in contact with the framework of the goal. Taylor was not mere spectator by any means, and did well to tip over the goal a drive from Irvine, to punch out a centre by Brown, and to field a shot from another quarter. Ireland’s persistency, for they maintained an open attack, was rewarded at the end 25 minutes, for Gillespie near the centre the field took a pass from Smith, manoeuvred, and pushed the ball past Wilson, with the result that he made a delightful pass to Croft. This opened up a situation that turned the whole match, for Croft dribbled obliquely for goal. His control was as perfect as his self-possession, and dodging and out he hoodwinked his opponents, passed Wadsworth, and bore straight for goal. Taylor walked to cover the shot with his long reach, but Croft went almost up to him and then gently glided the ball on the grass well wide of the custodian’s right hand. As the ball rolled Into the net one thought of the old adage that it is always two to one on the man with the ball. This goal evoked a great demonstration, because every Irishman at once assumed that the match was won. So it was, for the home players worried and harried their opponents more provokingly than ever they had done. No forward' was ever allowed to settle on the ball, although Chambers made one superb effort to score by one of the lightning drives he makes with the side of his fool. Really Ireland had England in a tangle as the match drew towards its close, and in spile of the valiant work of Taylor and his co-defenders the visitors might have had another goal registered against them, for Gillespie was in what seemed to be an invincible position near the goal area when he trod on the ball and was compelled to push it back to Irvine, who had a glorious opportunity of walking the ball into an open net as Taylor had been drawn out to Gillespie, but he shot miles too high. Curran and Emerson tackled very grimly, while Bradford was luckless in his last attempt to save game. Thus Ireland won, and that on merit and tactics, even if Fate was not too kind to the country which used to be considered the predominant partner. The last demonstration of that superiority was at Dublin 1912, when Fleming, Holly, Freeman, and Simpson showed how games should be won.
The Character of the Game
Times have changed. The standard of Irish football has been raised. Think of the fact that Rollo and Kennedy, the chosen backs, were both absent, and that the right wing had to be twice remodelled. Gallagher, of Glasgow Celtic, had to withdraw owing to injuries among his colleagues. Croft, of Queen’s Ireland, who played quite well against the Football League, was taken as a substitute, and Brown, who was first choice after Gallagher, was moved to the outside because McKinney met with an accident after he had reached Belfast. Yet denied men the I.F.A. would have preferred to play, and having to recast their eleven in four positions, Ireland were clever enough to win. There was not shadow of doubt about which was the better side. The Irishmen played with splendid spirit and faced misfortune at the outset in an undaunted manner. Their half-backs never allowed the English close-dribbling plans to mature. Some roving Irishman was always intruding, and very rarely did the Visiting vanguard move with rhythm and concerted action because they were too close and finnicky. The Irish backs were robust and rugged occasionally decidedly reckless, while the forwards surprised everyone, even their own kin, by dashing and open responses to Gillespie’s promptings. That sums up the match.
The Irish Vanguard.
It was Gillespie’s match. The captain has been a thorn in the side England. Although he is now 32 years of age, at least I understand so, Gillespie stayed the match freshly as a man ten or twelve years his junior. Hie experience was a tremendous asset, for he was generally in the right place and was a purveyor to both Toner and Brown. There was no mistaking that Gillespie was the inspiring force, the power behind the vanguard and the eternal worry of his clubmate Pantling, and the despair of Bower. Gillespie was too crafty for the lot, and he solved the puzzle how to beat England. Toner responded well on wing, but Brown on the right was an amazing success in spite of meeting a strong defence. Taking passes well Brown, got away and centred and screwed the ball in fine style. The Evertonian Irvine has improved almost out of recognition by his cross-channel training and experience. His shooting was not accurate, far from it, but seconded the efforts of Gillespie to keep the game open, to change as often as possible the point of attack, and to keep bearing down on the backs so as to engage a man. The way in which Croft scored the decisive goal stamps him as a first-class inside right in the making. A youth like Croft should cause the Irish Association to look home before they cast their eyes on the other side of the Channel. Slow but sure was Emerson. Without being distinguished Smith was serviceable and dogged Bradford, to whom he did not give a foot of ground if he could help it. The best of the middlemen was Irving, who not only rendered such splendid support to his own right wing but so constantly harassed and hampered Chambers and Tunstall. This Dundee intervener struck me as first-class middleman. McCluggage, of Bradford, was earning his first cap. He earned it in a thorough manner, for he reduced Tunstall to ineffectiveness. No back that I have seen during the last twelve months made the Sheffield United man look so feeble a forward. But Irving and McCluggage gave Tunstall little room, and he needs room for his style. Curran was determined against Hegan, and found time to tackle Bradford. The whole Irish team excelled not only in the way they worried the Englishmen but in the manner that they covered each other, with the result that Farquharson had virtually nothing to do but wait for shots that never reached him.
Faltering Middlemen.
The English eleven not only fell below expectations but below the capabilities which the best of them are known to possess. The key to the whole character of a team is generally found in the keeping of the half-back line. As a line these three men were disappointing. Meehan unquestionably revealed the most talent, for he was really capable in defence and opened up possibilities for the forwards with ground passes. His footwork sparkling, and some of his recoveries and thwartings in critical positions could not be excelled. It may be that he tired, but ’twas no wonder, seeing the work that had to do. George Wilson, the captain, was prodigious in effort, and his defence was beyond criticism, save for a tendency to fall back and try to do too much. Nor was he of much use to his forwards, as he seemed unable to avoid kicking over them. It may have been the wind or a light ball, or the long, thick grass which did not please the visitors. The fact remains that Wilson was not constructive. Nor was Pantling, who confined his efforts in the main to trying to stem the advances of Toner, who was often too quick for him. Whether there was any arrangement between Pantling and Bower as to the half-back marking the outside man cannot be said. There did not seem to be much understanding. Good with heading and generally discreet in placing his returns. Bower was not nearly so safe as in the recent Trial match at Stamford Bridge. A man’s first international match with strange players all around him is a severe ordeal. Now Bower appeared to lack self-confidence, which is an essential factor in such matches. Nor did he tackle as is essential in such game. Mistrusting his own powers and his bodily strength, he was often passed in the first half, and, although he improved as the match wore on, he was facing an “old soldier’’ in Gillespie, supported by a swift sprite in Toner. Wadsworth was often under pressure, and had to keep an eye on his less experienced partner. He came out of the ordeal well, his work at close quarters—and there was plenty of it—his little kicks, as well as his stronger drive, being excellent, and yet the winning goal was gained by the wing that Meehan and Wadsworth had to protect. Taylor had a lot of work, and maintained his fair reputation as a custodian. Neither of the goals could have been prevented. Kelly was the most prominent of the English forwards, for his dribbling was dexterous, but his shooting was not exact. Delightful a player as Kelly is I could not help thinking that he might with advantage have copied the single direct moves of Gillespie, which not only achieved so much but economised time. Chambers did not force the game as he can do. Had he been able to open the game more strongly he might have disturbed the equilibrium of the Irish. For, with all his resource and tremendous driving power for goal. Chambers was not in his most convincing form, although it should be added that he received very little help or support from Tunstall. Bradford played as well as he could, but he had to make nearly all his own openings, for he seldom received a centre or a pass that gave him a chance of making a definite impression. I felt sorry for him. There was far too much close dribbling, which played into the hands of the Irish backs and left Bradford forlorn. There were some excellent centres from Hegan, but I was not satisfied that he had the artifice to beat a sturdy back, and he could not always get away from him when he had once passed him. For my liking,Hegan was too often mastered by Curran, who was rather impetuous in going for man and ball. Hegan never flinched, but the talent in his toes was not equal to the fine qualities of his heart. It was not England’s day on Saturday, and all must take their little share of the failure.  But if these Saxons cannot beat Ireland, what will happen to them when the Scottish go to Wembley. England.—Taylor (Huddersfield Town); A.G. Bower (Corinthians), Wadsworth (Huddersfield Town); Pantling (Sheffield United), Wilson (The Wednesday), Meehan (Chelsea); Lieu K.E. Hegan (Army), Kelly (Burnley), Bradford (Birmingham), Chambers (Liverpool), and Tunstall (Sheffield United); Ireland;- Farquharson (Cardiff City); McCluggage (Bradford), Curran (Glenavon); Irving (Dundee), Smith (Cardiff City), Emerson (Burnley); Brown (Tranmere Rovers), Croft (Queen’s Island), Irvine (Everton), Gillespie (Sheffield United) (Capt), and Toner (Arsenal). Referee; Mr. A.A. Jackson (Scotland).

LEVIATHANS
Athletic News- Monday, October 22, 1923
EVERTON AND NOTTS DISPLAY A HIGH STANDARD
BROTHERS COCK
NOTTS COUNTY 1 EVERTON 1
By Trentsider
No one could cavil with the one-goal draw which resulted from the meeting of Notts County and Everton, Both sides gave a capital exhibition. An exacting pace was maintained from start, to finish, and there was a splendid display of ability and stamina. The forwards were a considerable time before they settled down to effective work near goal, and not a shot of note was made in the first half. Notts started as if they would carry all before them, but before the interval Everton had quite levelled matters up again. In the second half Notts opened by bringing great pressure to bear, and when Cock gave them the lead in fifty minutes the game seemed as good as won. Everton, however, were by no means done with. They rallied splendidly, and Chadwick equalised in sixty-five minutes; There were more attacks by Notts, but in the closing stages Everton were very persistent and nearly snatched a victory. Notts gave a sterling exhibition, playing with consistent dash. Donald Cock once more led them with skill of the highest character. He was fast and clever, and his passes were admirably timed. One of his runs was half the length of the ground, but he was forced to take the ball out. He quite dominated the game for a period after the interval. Although they were disappointing with their shooting. Hill and Cooper played excellently. Hill was very evasive, and commanded the strictattention of the Everton defenders. His one great effort in the first half, however, flashed past the post.
Platts Justification.
Platts was in fine form, and added materially to the strength the attack. He has always been regarded as a right wing player, but is as fascile on the left. He was quick, and made use of his long reach to some purpose, placing many capital centres. Daly was scarcely as useful as he generally is, but this was not a matter surprise seeing how cleverly he was opposed. Dinsdale played a good bustling game, and Kemp gained admiration by his sterling work, whilst McPherson’s play was highly creditable. There was some looseness in the defence. Cope was the better back, for Ashurst neither tackled nor kicked with his general reliability. The Everton forwards played fine football. They were more polished and attractive in their methods than Notts, but in finishing could claim no advantage. They made comparatively few' openings, and their shooting was feeble. J. Cock was greatly bothered by the way in which he was thrown off-side, and for a long time did little or nothing, but he made his presence felt. It was a fine dribble through by him which brought about the equalising goal. His centre was temporarily cleared, but the ball went to Chadwick, who scored with a low drive just inside the post, Iremonger failing though going down full length. Cock nearly brought about success in the last few minutes, for he rushed clean through the defence. He put in a brilliant shot, but Iremonger, who again went down full length, this time saved, and Kemp completed the clearance. Chadwick played a capital game, and Peacock filled the vacancy caused by Irvine’s absence in a most satisfactory manner. Both wingmen played admirably, Chedgzoy, notwithstanding the attentions of Kemp, making many beautiful runs and putting across good centres. Troup was clever and effective. At half-back Hart put in grand work, indeed he almost subdued Daly. At the same time he rendered valuable support to the attack. McBain and Brown were also in form, and the line was a strong one. The backs, too, bore favourable comparison with those of Notts. Notts County. Iremonger; Ashurst, Cope: McPherson, Dinsdale, Kemp; Daly, Cooper, Cock (Donald), Hill, and Platts. Everton.—Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain. Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Peacock, Cock (John), Chadwick, and Troup. Referee: A. Scholey. Sheffield.

MAGPIES TAKE A POINT
The Nottingham Journal- Monday October 22, 1923
ANXIOUS MOMENTS TOWARDS THE END
A GREAT SAVE NOTTS COUNTY 1 EVERTON 1
Defence triumphed over attack at Meadow-lane on Saturday, when Notts County conceded another valuable point. As a matter of fact, Everton almost snatched the County’s unbeaten home certificate in the final moments of the game, Iremonger effecting a wonderful full length save from Jack Cock, who had eluded all opposition except the custodian. Notts, however, had the greater opportunities in a game which was not productive of many thrills, but the forwards finished badly, and although Fern was a trifle lucky on two occasions the Evertonians fully deserved a point. The County forwards were lamentably weak in front of goal, and rarely looked like pressing home attacks initiated in midfield, but if the Notts’ attack was the more impressive of the two the Everton defence was certainly the superior and by far the soundest the County has opposed this term. In fact, the Everton halves dominated the game for the greater part of the time, and it was fortunate, perhaps for Notts, that their forwards did not resound, as the County’s defence was none too safe under pressure, Ashurst, for once, being below standard. Cope, however, shouldered the extra responsibilities well, whilst Kemp’s effective shadowing of Chedgzoy was undoubtedly a big factor in upsetting the Everton attack which lacked Irvine, who was doing duty of Ireland at Belfast.
MISSED CHANCES
Notts had sufficient chances to have made the issue safe before the interval, but the marksmanship was poor, and still missed two great opportunities. Cock was again the most enterprising, and he made some delightful solo efforts, but he was unlucky. He raced through on one occasion only to put into Fern’s hands, and although he dispossessed the custodian the ball went behind and later he had the leather kicked from his toe for a corner just as he was about to shoot. Everton never looked like scoring before the interval, and shortly after the respite the Notts, centre hit the post. He was rewarded a few minutes later when he turned a centre from Daly into the net. It was not until after this reverse that the best was seen of the Evertonians. Their forwards them served up some pretty combined movements, Troup and Chedgzoy being well plied with the ball, and after Chadwick had sent over the bar when well placed he crowned a tricky run by Jack Cock with a shot which went in off the post.
BELATED EFFORTS
Notts strove hard to regain the lead, but they continued to be unsteady in front of goal. Still, Fern had several lucky escapes, particularly when a shot from Cock struck him on the foot only to rebound to the foot of Livingstone. Cooper and Hill missed chances, the former Chesterfield forward completely miskicking when he had the goal at his mercy. Two free kicks just outside the penalty area created difficulties for Notts, which they surmounted. The display of the County was but a shadow of that given at Tottenham the week previous, and the only excuse that can be advanced in their favour was that the ball was rather lively. Cock and Platts were the only forwards to distinguish themselves. Kemp was the best half back on the field, and was altogether too quick for the Everton right wing. Dinsdale and McPherson also performed admirably. The defence was the most impressive part of the Everton team, Livingstone giving a brilliant exhibition, and he had a sound colleagues in McDonald, McBain and Hart were excellent half backs, the first-named being perhaps, the most constructive player on view. Jack Cock was not seen at his best until the closing stages, when he required a lot of holding, and the pick of the quintette were Troup, Chadwick and Peacock. Fern, despite his years, kept a grand goal. The result was naturally a big disappointment to a crowd of nearly twenty thousand as success would have taken the County to the head of the League table. Notts County; Iremonger; Ashurst, Cope; McPherson, Dinsdale, Kemp; Daly, Cooper, Cock, Hill and Platts. Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Peacock, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Referee Mr. A. Scholey (Sheffield). -W.J.G.

BROTHERS AT CENTRE-FORWARD
The Liverpool Echo- Monday October 22, 1923
By F.E.H
On Saturday, Donald and Jock Cock, brother footballers, met on opposite sides, and each played centre-forward-something in the record-making line. I think they have met before in London matches, but certainly in those games Donald was not at centre.
We had a beautiful day, a fine, refreshing game, and a railway accident to wind up with on Saturday. To deal briefly with the last first, the dining saloon charted by the directors and players and another coach were just entering Derby station when they became derailed. Fortunately there was no over-turning, and nobody was hurt, though the incident was rather a startling one. With regard to the game, it was one of the fastest and cleanest I have seen so far this season. The weather was summer-like, and everyone was in high, good humour as the contestants proceeded to develop their respective methods of attack. Everton showed what a really clever side they can be when in the vein. Some of their combined movements and footwork were brilliant, though the final shooting was frequently faulty. Much of the pleasure of the game was spoiled through the home side taking undue advantage of the offside rule, and so reducing many fine and tricky runs on the part of the Everton forwards. Thus the interval arrived with “nothing to report.” In the second period Notts were first off the mar, and a smart bit of work on the part of Daly enabled D. Cock, who had previously hit the post, to score a good goal. Everton’s reply was somewhat tardy in coming, but at length Chadwick made amends for former mistakes by notching an equaliser. A free kick might have led to another goal, but the effort went away, and then just before the final burst of the whistle Iremonger saved from the Everton centre. Altogether it was a fascinating contest, with honours going to both the back divisions.

SHEFFIELD WENESDAY RESERVES 6 EVERTON RESERVES 2
October 23 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
After losing Reid who was kicked in the side after five minutes, and badly bruised, Everton Reserves were beaten 6-2 at Sheffield yesterday, by Wednesday Reserves. The loss of Reid disorganised the side, but Everton fought stoutly in the first half, and at the interval each side had scored once. In the second half Downs became a sixth forward in a vain attempt to save the game, but this move weakened an already tottering defence, and in the last 25 minutes the Wednesday put on five goals. Harland made some brilliant saves, but had no chance with the shots that beat him. Weller and Grenyer worked tirelessly, but could not cope with the Wednesday attack. The Everton forwards combined badly. Harrison, and Parry, the wingers being weak. The strong home halves were thus able to play an attacking game, and Wednesday generally were on top. Everton looked like making a fight of it, when the score was 3-2, but further goals for Wednesday settled the issue. Williams and Forbes scored good goals for Everton, but two of the Wednesday goals were from doubtful positions.

CHEDGZOY TO COACH IN CANADA
October 23, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
The application of Everton to allow Chedgzoy to accept a coaching appointment in Canade was sanctioned. The application had already been approved by the Football Association. Among the players' registrations cancelled were those of A. Bamford and W. G. Voss New Brighton.

CHEDGZOY TO COACH IN CANADA
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, October 23, 1923
Bee’s Notes
The application of Everton to allow Chedgzoy to accept a coaching appointment in Canada was sanctioned. The application had already been approved by the Football Association.
RESERVES
After losing Reid, who was kicked in the side after five minutes and badly bruised, Everton Reserves were beaten 6-2 at Sheffield yesterday by Wednesday Reserves. The loss of Reid disorganised the side, but Everton fought stoutly in the first half, and at the interval each side had scored once. In the second half Downs became a sixth forward in a vain attempt to save the game but this move weakened an already tottering defence, and in the last 25 minutes the Wednesday put on five goals.

EVERTON'S ONLY CHANGE.
October 24 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
For Saturday's return match at Goodison Park against Notts County the Everton directors are making one change in the side which secured a draw last week at Nottingham. This is necessitated by the fact that Irvine is available after his visit to Belfast for the International, and he comes into the side to displace Peacock. The team therefore is: - Fern, McDonald, Livingstone, Brown, McBain, Hart, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup.

NOTTS COUNTY PERSONALITIES AT GOODISON PARK
Liverpool Echo and Evening Express- Friday, October 26 1923
Bee’s Notes
Notts County come to Goodison Park, after an interval of many, many years. When they lapsed into the Second Division many were not sorry, for really they had gone into a bad rut, and there was no sort of attractiveness about them. However, they have gone through their penance period, and now they have moulded a very swift-moving side, who may play the one-back game, but who also play a sharp game in attack. Notts County with Cardiff have really been the biggest surprise packets of the season, in my estimation. County, as ever, will engage our disabilities through the appearance of Iremonger in goal. It seem an eternity since last I saw him, but I am told that he keeps Streets out of his place through sheer brilliance. I am hopeful, therefore, that the Everton side will give Iremonger a chance of showing us what he can do. Everton can win to-morrow on one condition, namely, that they shoot often and instantly the chance comes along. Notts County have the reputation of not standing on ceremony, but going right into the heart of things. Therefore, Everton’s finery may have to be curbed a little, and practicability take its place. It will be interesting to note Donald Cock appearing against his brother John. Donald is a real good footballer, and has been ever since he joined Fulham. Altogether the game at Goodison Park promises well. I must get there early! The police will be on guard- why? Because they are taking a collection for the Aided Association for Kiddies. Do your best for them, please. Teams;- Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, J. Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Notts County; Iremonger; Ashurst, Cope; McPherson, Dinsdale, Kemp; Daly, Cooper, D. Cock, Hill, Platt.

NOTTS. AT GOODISON.
Nottingham Evening Post - Saturday 27 October 1923
ANOTHER TOUGH STRUGGLE WITH EVERTON
For the return match with Notts, at. Goodison Park to-day, Fverton again had the assitance of Irvine, and Peacock was excluded. The Magpie were- represented by the team that, drew last week. Rain fell heavily during the morning, but the sun shone later, though the boisterous wind threatened to interfere with the play. Notts.-Iremonger; Ashurst (captain), Cope, McPherson; Dinsdale, Kemp, Daly, Cooper, Cock (D), Hill and Platts.  Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock (JG), Chadwick, and Troup.  Referee; Mr. A Scholey, Sheffield. 
About 30,000 people assemble at the start and Ashurst winning the toss secured for his side a useful advantage.  The Magpies advanced in attractive style in the first minute.  Donald Cock being whistled off-side as he gave Fern an armful and smart combination by the home forwards led to Chedgzoy putting in a perfect centre, Troup volleying hard across the goalmouth.  Livingstone arrested a dangerous centre from Platts but D. Cock sprinted back and rounding McDonald nearly with only the goalkeeper to beat contrived to miss by inches.  At the other end Iremonger punched away a centre from Chedgzoy, and Notts subsquently pressed spiritedly, Fern twice clearing long range efforts.  Troup went through and lifted the ball into goal for Iremonger to take it on both fists, and the Magpies, moving back rapidly, Kemps was wide with a terrific drive.  Fern caught another from Cooper, and Everton were completed to act entirely on the defensive for a time, D. Cock heading over from a well -judged centre from Daly, and the latter headed the ball on the top of the net directly afterwards.
Everton Take the Lead.
Everton broke away on the right, and clever work by Jack Cock and Chedorzoy was crowned by a square centre from the latter, and CHADWICK scored with a ground shot in eleven minutes, the ball striking the inside the upright and glancing through. The home side were very aqggressive but were beaten back. Kemp injured his leg, and changed places with Platts, and although Notts, made headway. Cooper misdirected from long range. Everton made an incursion on the right, and Troup had the goal in his mercy when Chadwick swept the ball into the centre, but shot straight at the goalkeeper, and after Iremonger had buffeted the hall back, Dinsdale cleared.  Chadwick next burst through and shot from two yards ranige, and again Iremonger saved magnificently.  Kemp returned his original position, but, Chedgzoy tricked him, and, running close in, a terrific drive, Iremonger pouncing on the ball, and again earning the cheers of the crowd. Hill was whistled off-side as he darted to take a pass from Daly, and Everton retaliating on the right, increased their lead in curios fashion with the game 27 minutes old. Chedgzoy penetrated the defence, and forced the ball towards goal, and as Kemp kicked away, it rebounded off DINSDALE back, and over the head of Iremonger the goalkeeper being entirely deceived by the influence exerted by the wind. Troup lost fine chance a moment later, and when Donald Cock endeavoured to force a passage he was overpowered. Dinsdale sustained a kick in the knee, but resumed after receiving trainer's attention. Everton continued to play the more finished football to the interval, forwards and halves combining perfectly, and J. Cock was only shade too high after cleverly working for position and Troupe also fired wide. Half-time: Everton 2, Nott County ... 0

STORK’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo- Saturday October 27 1923
There were many surprises turn-ups in last week’s games, and none was more pleasing than Everton’s draw at Notts County’s ground, where visiting clubs get small mercy and less material gain in the matter of points. It has been said that the Goodison Park Club were a wee bit lucky to get away with a point, but what would football be without its spice of good fortune? It is the very salt of the game, and makes football what it is. How will Everton fare to-day? There is one change in their side, and reading their chances through last week’s draw, they should win. The County are a strong side, although they are not in the same class as Everton when it comes to scientific football. Everton are perhaps the best side in the country to watch, and if only they would clinch their out-field play with more deadliness in front of goal they would be one of the most powerful sides in the land. The County make up for their lack of science by determination, the will to stay the full “90” -and that at a rare pace- and all round ability allied with a combined idea which is all for good. Their forwards are ably led by John Cock’s brother, Donald, who is catching the eyes of all by the skilful way he keeps his wings on the move. His passes are admirably timed, for rarely does he put a “wrong ‘un’ out to the wingers, and he is well looked after by his inside colleagues, who realise his true worth as a goal getter, Donald, on his present form, is worthy of international consideration, and I will be surprised if he is not included in the centres under observation by the selection committee when the English side is being chosen, later on in the season. Dinsdale, Kemp, and McPherson, form a half-back line that can shatter the best conceived plans of an opposing forward line. The backs are reliable and true punters, although I am told there was a looseness in their last week’s work which was strangely foreign to them. A veteran is in goal, Albert Iremonger has served the County extremely well, and on his present form is as good now as ever he was. Everton know what faces them this afternoon, and I would dearly like to see John and Donald Cock trying to out-do each other. It will be an uncommon sight, but it will not be my pleasure, for circumstances take me elsewhere. Everton will come in for a great ovation as a result of their achievement at Nottingham following their splendid game in the Derby tussles. I, somehow, have a feeling that the “Blues” are going to win, and I am taking a chance with them and mark them off for two points.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 27, 1923
By Louis T. Kelly

DID THE WIND SCORE A GOAL AT GOODISON?
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 27, 1923
PECULIAR POINT AGAINST IREMONGER AND A PLEASNT VICTORY FOR EVERTON-BY. “BEE.”
Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, J. Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Notts County; Iremonger; Ashurst, Cope; McPherson, Dinsdale, Kemp; Daly, Cooper, D. Cock, Hill, Platt.
EVERTON WIN 3-0
Everton welcomed Notts County to-day at Goodison Park after an interval of many years. The game was uncommon in many respects, and one of the most notable was the fact that the brothers Cock- Donald and Jack- appeared for the second time in their lives as opposing centre forwards. There was a chance of this happening in London Cup matches, but first Jack and then Donald was unable to play. It was the first meeting of the brothers a week ago. Everton had Irvine back to their ranks, and Notts were as usual, Iremonger creating much interest among the new football fans, who have not seen the elongated member. Rainfall -the everlasting kind of fall we are experiencing-made the ground in a holding condition.
LANCASHIRE CUP MATCH
Everton go to Stockport on Monday for the replayed Lancashire Senior Cup-tie. There will be no change in to-day’s side, if injuries are “cleared” to-day. Everton had to face the sun and a strong wind, and Notts opened so merrily and bright that Everton were taken off their balance for the time being. Troup nearly scored, and D. Cock made a drive that hit the rigging, and another that Fern had to field in no uncertain manner. Notts were very nippy, and swung the ball about in a disconcerting manner, which, together with the effect of the wind and the very definite offside tactics employed by the County certainly set the Everton spectators on edge. Iremonger twice pushed out the ball with the immense reach, which is his special pleasure, and down at the other end Platts skipped out of the way of McDonald’s thrust-forward feet, and thereby started a movement that promised a rich harvest.
UNPOPULAR METHOIDS
If ever a side depended upon practical measures, Notts County were the side. They did not desire to be clever; they just kept the ball on the move, and they played for position, and forsook trimmings and effects. Notts were so set on the one-back game (or should it be the no-back game?) that they were not likely to be a popular side. Yet the way they went about their business when Hart cleared his lines by taking a ball off a man’s chest, D. Cock heading just over, made the County side a distinctly pretty one to watch. It was a pity, therefore, that when Kemp went off the field for a moment with an injured knee. Chedgzoy should have been fouled. He stumbled on, and then appealed for a free kick, but, of course, one cannot have the free kick and take a shooting chance.
CHADWICK’S UNCOMMON GOAL
It was a coincidence that Iremonger and Hardy, the Nottingham keepers, made their debut in Division 1 football practically simultaneously -October, 1905. Iremonger recalls, Massey, the all-arms-and-wings Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper of long days ago in Sheffield. However, Iremonger could not do more than just tip the ball that was shot by Chadwick at the end of twelve minutes. It was an uncommon goal, and was “instituted” on the right wing. Chedgzoy ran up and Irvine was just about to shoot when the ball came awkwardly to him, and while he was getting a fresh position Cock ran in and took the shot for him, but Cock made more of a centre than shot, and the ball went out to Chadwick, who made a first time effort that turned the ball to the extreme right hand of the goal. Everton were very happy to be a goal in front considering the way Notts had started, and Nottingham suffered further misfortune when Kemp and Platts had to chance places.
THE FROLICSOME WIND
There was plenty of fun and life and laugher in the game from now onwards. The wind was playing pranks, and so was Iremonger. As many of the crowd had never seen him, they took great pleasure in his unorthodox style. For instance, he saved through his body when Troup hit hard and fast at close quarters, and did the same thing when Chadwick, at point blank range, sent in one of his specials. Platts, who had a caution from Referee Scholey, had changed places with Kemp, and after the caution the pair of them thought it better that Platts should go to his old position. They had not gone to the original formation more than a moment before the funniest goal ever scored was recorded. It was a problem to know whether the wind scored it, or whether it should be said that Iremonger put through his goal, or whether Dinsdale should be discredited with the point.
THE FUNNIEST OF GOALS
This is how it happened. Iremonger had saved from Irvine and J. Cock ran on to try and dispossess Iremonger, when the tall goalkeeper was on the ground. Cock objected to the referee’s signal for a free kick, but when the game had gone one moment, Chedgzoy sprinted up the field pretty near to the touch line. The damaged Kemp could hardly keep time with him. Chedgzoy elected top centre, and by this time Kemp had gone to the middle, as this was the shortest cut to goal. In the melee in front of goal, Dinsdale fell, and when Kemp, with a huge punt, tried to kick clear, the ball cannoned against Dinsdale and spurned up into the air, and fell behind Iremonger, who nevertheless just touched the ball and no more.
“THAT’S THE QUESTION!”
Now then, reader, what do you make of it? Who scored? In my estimation it was the wind, for of a certainty the ball would never have gone in but for the gale that had arisen and made it swing away in the most uncommon manner. Officially, I suppose it will go down in history that Dinsdale put through his own goal, but how can a man pout through his own goal when he is hit by his partner and he does not actually shoot the ball at all? It was kemp who propelled the ball. The Notts County right wing was below par, and the left wing, through Kemp’s injury, got little to do. However, D. Cock was a capital centre forward, and seemed good enough to get goals off his own bat. J. Cock was also very determined, and he was disappointed when he found no forward up to take a pass from which should have gained a gift goal.
LIKE AN INTERNATIONAL
The second half devolved itself into a fight between England Ireland. Irvine was the member for Ireland, and Iremonger was the astounding figure representing England. The book was full of Iremonger’s saves. Three time; he went down on his right-hand side and caught the ball dead on the line, and Irvine who did not play last week against Iremonger owing to international claims, wondered how on earth he could beat this man. Cock gave a most unselfish pass to the right, but this time Irvine misfired. On all the other occasions Iremonger saved what seemed a sure goal. There was one occasion when the ball bumped against his body, and as it fell down he made a catch in thorough cricket style. When Chadwick made a header, Iremonger glued on to it, and altogether it was good for Everton that they held a lead of two goals, for there seemed little chance of further points against such a defender, with such a reach and such a height.
AN EXPERT’S THROW
When Ashurst, the full back, collided very awkwardly with Chadwick and his full weight fell upon him, Iremonger had not quite settled down did not thoroughly get hold of a Chadwick shot, but as soon as Ashurst went off the field Iremonger just showed how to throw a ball against the wind. Twenty-five minutes of the second half had gone and Ashurst retired, and Notts County though their cup of ill-luck full to the brim.
MANY A TRUE WORD-
Ashurst came back to the field quicker than expected, and at this point Jack Borthwick, the former Everton half-back, sprung this gag on me;- “Curious,” he said, “to see the championship of the League won three years in succession by Liverpool,” I said, “Go on, I’ll buy it.” He replied, “Well, Liverpool were in two years now Everton are going to win it.” Joking apart, it was a pity to see members getting injured, and McDonald and Livingstone were hurt, and McDonald, it should be noted, had been enterprising enough to go amongst the forward at times. The match seemed to resolve itself into a dying effort on the part of Notts C. to snatch a point, but with the wind against them and Everton playing well the chances were remote. The funniest instance of the match was a rush made by little Troup on the big goalkeeper. When Iremonger kicked the ball away I worked out their measurements, and found Troup’s head reached the top of Iremonger’s leg. D. Cock caused Fern to make a catch, and then the next minute Irvine’s long, persistent efforts to make a goal were fruitful, for with the right foot he hit a low ball that entered the right hand corner of the net, just as had Chadwick’s shot in the first half. Final; Everton 3, Notts County 0.
Other Matches
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EVERTON 3 NOTTS COUNTY 0
October 29, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON'S CLEVER WIN.
A REMARKABLE GOAL AT GOODISON.
Everton beat Notts County in the return game at Goodison Park by three clear goals, and the margin did not exaggerate the difference between the sides. Indeed, but for the brilliant display by Iremonger in the County goal, Everton would certainly have recorded a bigger crop of goals. It was the County second defeat and the first registered by a team outside Nottingham. The game abounded in interest, and of the many live incidents that crowded the contest the most remarkable was the goal that gave Everton their second point before the interval. Kemp, in attempting to clear from a centre by Chedgzoy, kicked the ball against Dinsdale, and it hovered high over the County goal. The wind carried the ball upwards, and Iremonger lost sight of it, and was probably justified in thinking it had been carried over the bar. The ball, however, came down in front of the goal, where it was again caught by the fitful wind, and before Iremonger could recover from the surprise it was carried just under the bar and into the net, the goalkeeper making a futile attempt to reach it. Everton combined clever footwork with deadly shooting and although the County played well they were beaten by a more skilful and better-balanced side. In fairness to Notts it should be stated that an injury to Kemp early on rather disorganised the side for a time, but this had only a minor effect upon the result.
FOOTBALL OF THE BEST TYRE.
Notts were a sprightly side in the early stages, and Cock was prominent with several smart raids. It would have created no surprise had Notts gained an early lead so incisive was their attack. Everton, however, replied with clever work, and the pace and nippiness displayed by both sides won the enthusiasm of the crowd. It was football of the best type, and Chadwick's goal at the end of twenty minutes was the finish of a clever movement by Chedgzoy, the ball came to Chadwick unexpectedly, for both Cock and Irvine manoceurved for an opening and Cock' judgement in putting the ball across to Chadwick was well conceived. Everton kept up the pressure and Troup after taking steady aim, sent in a tremendous shot that hit Iremonger, and a moment later a hard drive from point blank range by Chadwick shared a similar fate. There was sufficient excitement to please the most ardent enthusiast, and Everton had neutralised the effect of the County's clever work early on. Iremonger made a capital save when Irvine shot. The injury to Kemp caused no exchanges of position's between Platts and Kemp, which was reversed just prior to Everton's second goal. The Notts defence had to sustain a deal of hard work and under Everton's relentless pressure the backs were inclined to reckless clearing. Everton had the wind behind them in the second half, and Daly opened the attack with a corner. After Iremonger had saved from Chedgzoy, Fern caught a high ball from Hill. Irvine was the outstanding player in the second half, and his deadly shooting gave Iremonger much concern. He shot from many angles, and Iremonger made many brilliant saves. Ten minutes from the end, however, Irvine's persistent work was rewarded with a capital goal as the result of a long drive that Iremonger just failed to reach.
FORWARDS FINEST DISPLAY.
The Everton forwards gave their best display of the season. Irvine was a deadly shooter, and he drew the Notts defence with great skill, while Chedgzoy responded with capital runs and judicious centres. Troup and Chadwick worked in perfect harmony, and Cock kept an even balance between the wings. The half-backs played well, and if they did not show up as prominently as usual they offered an effective check to the Notts attack. McDonald and Livingstone were sound, and Fern kept a good goal. Iremonger was the outstanding player on the Notts side. His wonderful reach and sure handling gave him an immense advantage. The backs were good and the half-backs controlled the lively ball with great effect. The forwards splendidly led by Cock made a formidable line, for they combined pace, and understanding with neat touches. Teams: Everton: - Fern, goal, McDonald, and Livingstone, backs, Brown McBain, and Hart (captain) half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards. Notts County: - Iremonger, goal, Ashurst, and Cope, backs, McPherson, Dinsdale, and Kemp, half-backs, Daly, Cooper, Cock, Hill, and Platts, forwards.

BLACKPOOL RESERVES 0 EVERTON RESERVES 0
October 29, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 14)
Although no goal was scored, Saturday's encounter between Blackpool Reserves and Everton Reserves, at Blackpool, was full of interesting incidents. Each side gave an excellent display. Blackpool monopolised the play in the first half, and the Everton goal narrowly escaped on many occasions, Harland effecting several brilliant saves. The second half was tought in a torrential downpour. Play became more even and exciting. Harrison was most dangerous, one shot hitting the corner of the crossbar. Harland again distinguished himself when hard pressed.

IREMONGER’S GREATNESS
The Nottingham Journal, Monday October 29, 1923
PERSONAL TRIUMPH ON THE EVERTPM GROUND
A CURIOUS GOAL
EVERTON 3 NOTTS COUNTY 0
Only Albert Iremonger prevented Notts, being routed at Goodison Park. He was positively brilliant, and as the display was witnessed by Mr. J. McKenna, the Chairman of the Football League, and others who have the power to confer honours upon players, it maybe that prejudice will no longer stand in the way of the full recognition being given to the custodian’s great ability. He was accorded a great ovation at the close, and the Everton players, too warmly appraised his wonderful efforts. Notts, played their worst game of the season. They opened in most prominent fashion, and as they enjoyed the advantage of half a gale they had only to repeat previous displays to make the issue safe quite early. As they almost succeeded, McDonald Cock (twice), Cooper and Kemp going close in the first ten minutes, but when Chadwick netted from Jack Cock’s pass two minutes later, Everton took matters into their own hand and dominated the exchanges for practically the remainder of the game.
DEFENCE OVERWHLEMED
They adapted themselves to the difficult conditions and Notts, failed dismally in their efforts to do so. The Everton players succeeded in most of their attempts to keep the lively ball on the ground, whereas Notts had the leather in the air too often, with the result that the taller Evertonians invariably won the tussle for possession. Having regard to the extremely difficult conditions, the Merseysiders’ display was a great one. They were quicker on the ball, which they controlled admirably and their passing in the gale was uncannily accurate. Their forwards kept the Notts, halves too busy to render much service to the forwards, who were much below standard, only Donald Cock and Platts distinguishing themselves. Kemp was the pick of the halves and the only one of the trio to show any structive ability. He received a nasty knock, and so did Ashurst, but the mishaps did not in any way contribute towards the downfall of the County.
REMARKABLE GOAL
Ashurst and Cope were dour defenders throughout, but they were simply over whelmed at times and only Iremonger super display prevented further disaster. Flint’s absence is being seriously felt, and the skipper had developed a perfect understanding with Cooper and Daly, both whom were disappointing on Saturday. Hill, too, was not in happy vein, he missed two opportunities through attending to walk the ball into the net. The second goal was a remarkable one, Kemp, in attempting to clear a centre from Chedgzoy kicked the ball into the back of Dinsdale, who was falling in the goalmouth and it rebounded. It appeared from the stand as though the ball would go over the bar- and Iremonger says it actually did- but the wind caught it and swept it into the net. The goal natural amused the crowd of 32,000, but is was very unfortunate for Notts. Except for occasional bursts by both Hill and Platts the second moiety was very one-sided, but the Notts’ defence stood up manfully to the terrific assaults made by the Everton forwards.
TROUP’S DAZZLING RUNS
Troup made some dazzling runs, McPherson being quite unable to hold the little Scotsman, and it was from one of his centres that Irvine netted the third goal with a terrific ground shot ten minutes from the close. Iremonger them himself full length into the corner in an attempt to save, but was a fraction to late. Everton were full value for winning the game remarkably free from fouls. Their played sparkling football under difficulties and were much the superior side in the opening quarter of an hour. The backs, particularly Livingstone, prevent Fern being given much work, and the perfect understanding shown between the halves and forwards was an object lesson to the County. It is to be hoped that the County’s poor form is only temporary. Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, J. Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Notts County; Iremonger; Ashurst, Cope; McPherson, Dinsdale, Kemp; Daly, Cooper, D. Cock, Hill, Platt.Referee; Mr. A. Scholey (Sheffield). W. J.G.

ROUT OF NOTTS
Athletic News- Monday October 29, 1923
EVERTON’S TRIO OF MASTER HALF-BACKS
IREMONGER’S HOUR
EVERTON 3 NOTTS COUNTY 0
By Junius
The 30,000 spectatorsat Goodison Park witnessed a game in which practically all the nicer points of play were forthcoming from the ranks of Everton. There was complete understanding in all departments, and but for the masterly work of Iremonger the result must have been one of absolute rout. They prevailed by three clear goals, but the score does not by any means represent the divergence of ability of the contending sides, and the occasion will be kept green in the memory by reason of the prowess of Notts able custodian, who stood between Everton and quite a big crop of goals.
A Splendid Trio.
At the outset the Everton forwards had to face a gusty wind, and combated thispotent factor with consummate skill. The forwards played clever football, for their passing was well timed and along the turf, and rarely indeed was an opportunity neglected of testing the Notts keeper. Behind them were a trio of half backs whose work, reminded me ofthedaysof Wolstenholme, Booth, and Abbott. They were great interveners, and, withal, clever providers; and it was small wonder that Iremonger was so repeatedly plied with shots by every member of the forward Line. The Everton half-backs held the key of the position, and McBain was a generalissimo in every sense of the word, pushing the ball forward time and time again. He had such an arrangement with his forwards that attacks were developed with consistency, particularly on the right wing, where speed in addition to ball control was a telling factor. Play had only been in progress a few minutes when Donald Cock, taking advantage of the Everton defenders easing up while appealing for an offside ruling, raced to within a few yards of Fern, and by some mysterious means, placed the ball wide of the post. Then followed a fusillade Iremonger’s charge, and though the keeper parried telling drives from Troup and Irvine, he was eventually beaten after ten minutes play. Much pressure had been brought to bear on Cope, who in the act of steadying the ball was challenged by John Cock. The Everton centre was not to be warded off, and getting possession, put out to Irvine, who transferred for Chadwick to drive past the left hand of Iremonger. Later the keeper did well to prevent Troup’s two yards’ point-blank shot getting home, and again when he stopped a terrific drive from Chadwick at equally close range. Curious Goal.
At the end of half an hour Everton forged further ahead by means of a most remarkable goal. Chedgzoy had made the running and put in great centre, which Kemp, in attempting to clear, drove against Dinsdale. The ball cannoned up, and would have gone over the bar but for the wind. It appeared to hang in the air, and swirled in the net. With the wind behind them in the second portion, Everton simply dominated the game. Their third point came as the result of a direct drive from Irvine. Chedgzoy and Irvine often got the better of Kemp, though the last-named, it should be stated, went lame early on and changed positions for a time with Platt. John Cock was a forte to be reckoned with, and Troup and Chadwick formed a good wing. Donald Cock did well on occasion, but McBain held him aa in a vice. Defence was not an exceptionally strong point, but the occasion was veritable triumph for Iremonger. Everton.-Fern; Macdonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Irvine, Cock (J), Chadwick, and Troup. Notts County; Iremonger; Ashurst, Cope; McPherson, Dinsdale, Kemp; Daly, Cooper, Cock (D), Hill and Platts. Referee; A. Scholey, Sheffield.

AN EVERTON CURIOSITY
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, October 29, 1923
EVERTON A 1
Bee’s Notes
Iremonger could not prevent Everton from winning well. The way Notts County kicked off one did not expect Iremonger to have much shot and shell. Yet the old fellow (he started in 1905, remember) positively revelled in the Everton forwards’ shooting tests. He’s grand in his dive to the right, but I think he lacks something when the ball is low to the left. However, his meandering to penalty kick lines and his chats to his side, together with his fine display of goalkeeping, will not be readily forgotten by the spectators. I recall the time when his side was to take a penalty kick, and off the long one marched to the other end of the field to see the deed done, and to offer words of advice as to how it should be done Iremonger is a very likeable fellow and loves his football. Of course, Notts County suffered more than once smack, notably in the case of the much-boomed Kemp, who, be it said to the tram and other debaters of Wallasey, is not the old Wallasey Borough man. However, the persistence of Everton’s shooting was such that one had to state Everton were A 1 on Saturday. Here’s the peculiarity of it all, however, early on the defence was harassed by the sun and the smartness of Donald Cock and his comrades, Hill in particular, Livingstone and McDonald, aided by Fern, stood tant against all comers. Yet I should hesitate to say that the half back line was quite in its brightest array. After half-time, yes; prior to half-time, no. Hunter Hart was the dominating figure of his line, and in the forward line there was work for all and unselfishness was the keynote.
GIFTS FOR THE GODS
A side that has a general factotum at centre, such as Jack Cock, should get goals. He does not ask for publicity. He does not go around with handbills announcing that he is the world’s greatest gift-giver, but it is the fact that he continues to offer the delectable pass for the men either side of him. Some of these days Everton will break out, and be not only an attractive side but a real heavy goal-getting side. Mark my words, and don’t forget that when I said Manchester City would have a good season even the Manchester critics laughed at the idea; yet Manchester City too four points out of Blackburn, and have lifted themselves high up. It may be that Everton are on the road to a succession of games that will not lead to defeat. They have Sheffield United, West Bromwich, and Birmingham in consecutive weeks of home and away fare. Who shall say that they will be beaten before the end of the year? It is a big hope and a big test, but they are playing well together now, and are doing what they should have done at the opening of the season-rising to the highest positions in the chart. That goal scored by Nottingham Forest on the first day of the season was the cause of the sliding scale in the Confidence Trick! Funny isn’t it? It only needs now to add that Irvine got a popular goal, that Chedgzoy was very engaging and energetic, in spite of a head wound, and Troup was near coming among the scorers. He’ll be among the goals soon, for he comes well into the middle-piece.
CHADWICK AND THE WINDY GOAL
Chadwick has formed the habit of goal-getting. He is a valuable asset, and there is no fear of his confidence being shaken now that he has made siccar. There was a time, of course, when there was a clamour for Williams, a bonny fetcher and carrier. But Williams has had the hard knocks of the game. Chadwick is very big, and he is getting more and more cunning in his use of the ball. His goal early on turned Notts inside out. Then there was that windy affair, No. 2 goal. It was quite one of the strangest ever seen. Imagine a back kicking clear and his man so near him that only two yards separated them. The ball’s cannon back threatened to go high over, instead of which the ball “hung” up in the gust of wind that stole through the corner of the stands, and thus the ball fell behind Iremonger. It was a bit of bad luck for Notts.

EVERTON HEAVILY BEATEN
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, October 29, 1923
STOCKPORT SCORE FREELY IN REPLAYED TIE
Everton chose their full team for their replayed Lancashire Senior Cup-tie, at Edgeley Park, Stockport, to-day. The main feature of the game was that Referee Andrews, of Manchester, too the place of Mr. A. Ward. Teams;- Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Stockport.- Hardy; Richardson, Reid; Waterall, Cockburn, Jones; Critchley, Purcell, Woodcock, Wilson, and Edgley. There were nearly as many police and band-boys present as spectators a quarter of an hour before the start (phones “Bee”) it was bleak and miserable, and John Cock played in spite of a “big chest,” due to rib trouble. Liverpool F.C secretary and another official attended the match so that they could toss for choice of grounds with either Stockport or Everton for the next round. Everton lost the toss and the game started in a blastering wind. Chadwick did not quite get hold of a shot in the first minute, and Hardy made a corner of an Irvine header,  while Brown made a header that passed wide. Hart with an intervention brought in the back-heel touch effectively, and then beat Woodcock with a feinting move, Fern picked up from Purcell, and Cockburn, making a lob, let in the left wing; McDonald’s miskick led to Fern catching. Play was cleaner than in the last meeting, and when McBain shot he had Hardy well beaten, but the ball hit the crossbar and the rebound was put outside by the same Everton man. Hardy helping the ball out. Chadwick did not get the full face of the ball when shooting, Troup having offered him a surprise pass. The Stockport right pair were most prominent for the home side, and Reid was a stubborn defender.
POOR CONSOLATION
Stockport’s strongest raid came when Wilson broke through and Fern advanced from his goal, the ball travelling apace over the bar. This encouraged Stockport, and when Woodcock beat Livingstone he went right up towards goal and forced Fern to a sure catch. Hart was hurt by a defender who took legs rather than the ball. Hart was carried to the touchline, and was evidently in great pain. The free kick was placed by Chadwick just over the bar-a poor consolation to the injured captain, who, after some minutes, was able to resume. Meantime Hardy had made a save one-handed, and got hold of the ball just as Chadwick was about to shoot. A corner was the outcome and when the ball eluded Hardy, Irvine flicked it, and Chedgzoy, with a square shot, put the ball just over the bar. The Stockport backs were not accurate, yet when Fern tried to race right out, he was beaten by Critchley, whose shot was going to the empty goal when Livingstone punted “anywhere” for a corner and safety Irvine, as on Saturday, was shooting hard without luck, and he was only inches over when clever McBain set him going.
WORDS OF WARNING
Edgeley added goal 2 ten minutes before half-time, after Troup had fallen back to help the defence and had only cleared sufficiently to enable the ball to be crossed to the left winger, who was unmarked. Livingstone, a moment before this goal, had been spoken to by the referee about two trips. Cock, handicapped by having a man on either shoulder, squirmed through and then failed to flick the ball to the right-hand side of the goal. Pursell should have made goal No. 3 after Fern went to a ball and did not quite reach it. It was a gross fault that his shot hit Fern’s leg. 
Half-time; Stockport 2, Everton nil.
VIM AND CONFIDENCE
The second half was straggly, and it was patent that Everton were not unduly stretching themselves; and Stockport, taking grace of heart, went into their work with vim and confidence. Irvine came near scoring from a free kick taken by Chedgzoy. The rainfall made accuracy a tough and difficult matter, as Fern found out with Livingstone passed back. Everton were three down when Waterall put in a simple shot, and Livingstone pushed the ball so that it skimmed off his foot and entered the net at a slow pace. Woodcock scored the fourth goal for his side two minutes later. Everton got a free kick inches outside the penalty area and Chadwick beat Hardy and the full back who was with him in the goal mouth. Final; Stockport 4 Everton 1

STOCKPORT COUNTY 4 EVERTON 1
October 30, 1923. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
LANCASHIRE SENIOR CUP REPLAY.
STOCKPORT QUALIFY TO MEET LIVERPOOL.
By "Bees"
After the exhibitions given by Everton in recent weeks it is passing strange to chronicle a 4-1 defeat from Stockport, after a drawn game at Goodison Park. Everton thought they won the first game but failed through not getting a penalty kick. They had other thoughts yesterday, when they had gone through the course of "football" served up at Stockport. They were quite content to lose. In case it may be imagined that I am writing up a defeat I can do nothing better than quote the words of a famous player, who had no interest in the game and who said, "some of the things that went on were very wicked," Others said, "Everton were beaten by a swifter, younger, and more hustling side." If that is hustling let us rename the game. It is a poignant fact that the referee had been changed for the occasion Mr. Andrews being in charge, and it is a fact that he did offer words of advice to some players, one an Everton player. "Take the man" seems to be the creed at Stockport, judging by yesterday's display. The team is so useful in a football sense that it is surprising they should develop these tendencies, Everton frankly tried hard to win, but tried hard to escape feet and legs and a defeat was their portions. The heart was knocked out of them.
PASSIVE RESISTANCE.
The game, as a game developed into a sort of excess of hustle on the part of Stockport and a passive resistance on the part of Everton. The defence was on the collar most of the second half, and even they tried of the heavy work which fell on them enough the case with which certain players took their responsibilities in trying to save their legs. Perhaps J. Cock should not have played. Certainly he complained of chest trouble and his game suggested that he feared to do himself justice. Thus a lot of work fell on to other players and in such a case it struck me that it would have been better had the player gone off the field. Some of the other Everton players would possibly have realised the chance of escape! Hart got a nasty bang early on, but played on, and the free kick for the offence should have been added to by a reprimand of the man who swept the feet of the opponent from under him. The ball was away from the scene of action and therefore the player had no right to make such a "tackle." Stockport have certainly a splendid goalkeeper in Hardy, who has been tempted to leave the town many times, but remains loyal to his game and his music. He has tough backs in front of him, the left back being the surer kick, and both being deadly in their rush. At half-back Cockburn further impressed, and in the forward line Purcell took some fancy, but I was the more struck with Wilson, at inside left. He made the former Villa winger Edgley, play a hearty game. At centre Woodcock is a lively wire, and has pretty touches in dribble and in dragged passes. Altogether Stockport can be made into a very useful side, for cup or League.
THRUST AND RUN.
On the Everton side the backs were splendid the half-backs of customary excellence, Brown gaining high praise from the aforementioned international player. In the forward line there was a mixture of thrust and run, but they all failed to push home the advantage, save when Chedgzoy got his customary goal through a free kick taken inches outside the penalty are. As against Chadwick's goal however, there were goals to Purcell Edgley, Waterall, and Woodcock. The Stockport County representatives won the toss for the choice of ground against Liverpool in the next round, and the game takes place there on Monday week. Teams : - Stockport County: - Hardy, goal, Richardson and Reid, backs, Waterall, Cockburn, and Jones half-backs Critchley, Purcell, Woodcock, Wilson, and Edgley, forwards. Everton: - Fern goal, McDonald, and Livingstone, backs, Brown, McBain, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards.

EVERTON SAY GOOD-BYE-AND “THANK YOU”
The Liverpool Echo, Thursday, October 30, 1923
Bee’s Notes
It is most unwise to make excuses for failing footballers and failing horses. It never did prove anything. So anything you read now, reader, is not intended as a means of smothering up the big defeat suffered by Everton. That is not my intention. What I shall say is intended to tell exactly what happened; and it can be confirmed by outsides who were present and had not come from Liverpool. Stockport won 4-1 thanks to the kindness of the Everton players- and the losers said, “Thank you very much. Good day.” In other words, Everton were glad to be rid of the job. The way Stockport played at Goodison Park set many of us wondering how the replay would go. That was one of the reasons of my going yesterday-post-haste and,” to the second,” as it were. Well, the referee was changed, a keen student of play, players, and law in Mr. Andrews being appointed. His work was awkward and intricate. It always will be when you are concerned with a team of Stockport’s ideas. They were out to rush their opponents off their game. They were justified in such tactics. But early on they showed a disregard for legs that led some of the Everton men to say, “Well, let there be no battle, dear brother; the ball’s yours.” This is not football, and it was not added to by the fact that Jack Cock, with a damaged rib, could not go into the game with any degree of confidence.
A GOOD SIDE-WITH EXPLANATIONS
Cock would have been better off the field. His appearance there led to a lot of work becoming null and void, and his very style led some of the crowd to make caustic remarks. Of course, they did not know of his ailments. However, he stayed on, and, by steady process, Everton did not care to offend by going for a victory. Hart was rapped down by a man who should have had words as well as a free kick chalked against him. Then there was dangerous play- a player can be dangerous by attitudes as well as by force of plunge, and there was only one word for it. Everton soon tried of the style of game, and gave up the chase. The pity of it is that Stockport have such a useful side that they have no need to offend the taste of those who desire class football. A man like Cockburn at centre half is strong and virile, and sure to come on. He much resembles Hill, of Burnley, save that he has the bulk that the Burnley man lacks. Reid is a strong back, full of ”devil” whereas Richardson, his partner, is not dependable. Then, in the forward line, Wilson at the inside right, was so good that he had no need to “cut it” with his rivals. I must say in fairness to Stockport that an Everton man was spoken to about two definite trips. But that was the only charge against the side. Pursell, at inside right, is a good mover, and Woodcock has nice touches and a swinging way with him in shot and pass. Stockport should stick to the real football and forget all other measures.
EVERTON GOALKEEPER’S LUCK
Fern had no luck with the shots that beat him, but he had the luck to draw Pharos in a Worksop sweepstake. But the best joke of all is that which refers to the Liverpool directors, Mr. W. Wood, with characteristic luck- he won the Walton sweepstake, you may remember-took other ticket in a sweepstake and insisted on a certain number in the book. His friend, Mr. Troup, asked him to include three for him. Mr. Wood agreed, but by mischance handed out the special number he desired. Later on he told Mr. Troup that he wanted the special ticket, but Mr. Troup jokingly would not part. And the special number won some hundred pounds or so! Reverting to the game, let me say how well again Livingstone and McDonald played. They were on the collar most of the time, and after McBain had hit the crossbar with a rare stinger it seemed that Everton thought their luck was to be out. Yet McBain was able to do wonderful things, and Hart, in spite of injury, was very tricky., let me tell you in a breath, what Billy Meredith says of Billy Brown; “I could hardly believe that he had been in Everton so long. He is a fine half back, indeed, on to-day’s showing. I have never seen him before, but I am sure of this, that the half-back line of Everton is one of the greatest in the game. They play the Rangers style and the use of their side of the foot for passing is their special forte. Thus they get accuracy and the ball is kept on the ground.” Ah, that’s the great rub- the ball is kept where it was intended to be- on the floor! Otherwise how can football be played?
OFFICAL COMMUNIQUE
Mr. Secretary Tom McIntosh, who in his time has been player- a big un’ but fast- secretary of Darling, Middlesbrough, &c., and now comrade-in-(football) arms at Goodison Park, is booking the second goal scored at Goodison Park against Notts County to Chedgzoy. As I said in Saturday’s “Football Echo,” the difficulty was to put Dinsdale as putting through his own goal when the ball hit him, and, as Kemp was the last player to kick the ball, it can hardly be said that when it left Dinsdale Kemp could be termed putting through his own goal. Thus I am happy to see that the officials verdict goes to Chedgzoy, who by the way, is taking up a coaching job for the summer months only, and will be back with us when he has trekked to Montreal, where he has relatives and friends.

EVERTON AT FULL STRENGTH
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, October 30, 1923
Bee’s Notes
Everton have chosen the usual side for the game at Brammall-lane. The reserve side away at Derby is as follows;- Harland; Raitt, Helsby (a local); Peacock, Reid, or Weir, Grenyer; Parry, Barton (another local), Forbes, Williams, and Harrison.

 

October 1923