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EVERTON TEAM TROUBLE.
October 1 1925. The Daily Courier.
KENDALL AND McDONALD PROGRESS SLOWLY.
By S.H.H.
Everton would appreciate a turn of fortune's wheel at Goodison Park. They have had a bad time up to now, and injuries sustained on the field have proved to be more troublesome than was at first though. Kendall, has not progressed as quickly as he and the club would desire, and it is possible he may have to stand down another week, much depends on how the goalkeeper and McDonald progress during the remainder of the week. In the event of the two men mentioned not having thoroughly recovered, no doubt Harland and Raitt will return to the side.

EVERTON V CHAMPIONS
Liverpool Echo - Friday 02 October 1925
WHAT TED TAYLOR SAYS OF THE LATEST NEWS
Bee’s Notes
Everton at home to Huddersfield at Goodison Park is a splendidly engaging feature which will draw the football-fans of every colour.  Huddersfield as champions have a big say in the points again this season, and they dropped a bombshell this week, as stated in our issues last night, when they left out Ted Taylor, and there was a suggestion that Taylor had not yet fully recovered from his leg injury.  I have had the opportunity of seeing England’s goalkeeper, who played so well at Birmingham on Wednesday, and he, in his characteristic sporting fashion, says; “Please do not tell the public that my leg injury has been the cause of my being left out.  I am absolutely fit as a fiddle, and the suggestion that the injury is at the bottom of the absence from Goodison is quite wrong.  I am fit.”  Everton, with the return of Kendall, McDonald, and Brown, return to the home side, and hope to put up a smart win against a smart side that fancies itself for the League championship for the third successive year.  Everton; Kendall; McDonald, O’Donnell; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Dean, Kennedy, Troup.  Huddersfield; Mercer; Barkas, Wadsworth; Steels, Wilson (T), Watson; Jackson, Cook, Brown, Stephenson, Williams. 
EVERTON IN A QUANDARY
Everton have a difficult problem to solve in their choice of a goalkeeper for tomorrow’s match with Huddersfield at Goodison Park.  There are grave doubts about the fitness of Kendall, and it is quite likely that there may be an eleventh-hour change. 
FOOTBALL LETTERBOX
SPECTATORS WHO BECOME TEAM BUILDERS
“Real Evertonian” writes;- I have read with surprise some of the suggestions by supposed Evertonians in your notes.  There is no need for all this criticism! Leave Everton alone.  I would rather see Everton lose than see them adopt other clubs’ styles and win.  As for “Spectator’s” team selection, Everton’s first team without Hart, Troup, and Bobbie Irvine would lose half its class. 
    Another resolution gone; have at you once again! (starts “T.R.A,”) I have been very much surprised by reading in your notes a letter that accused you of a desire to abolish Everton’s classic style of play.  I don’t know how that letter happened.  Personally, I have been of the opinion that you lavish unearned adulation upon men who have a partiality of dancing on the green in front of the directors’ box to permit the said directors to see how clever they are.  Now, ass the writer of the other letter is as likely to be correct in his views as I am, please note the usefulness of this letter; balance is restored, and a weary scribe may now take up his faithful stylus and being away at his tablets with a renewed energy.  This ought to be as good as B and S, to you.  I think you owe me one.  In the meantime, Everton are…interesting.  So is that letter, sir.  Call “in hours,” and get the B. and S.! 
   “Old Red “Un” writes; - Poor old “Bee,” You do get it thick and heavy from all quarters, but I was tickled to death to read the remarks of “Constant Reader,” who blames you for Everton’s defeat.  How long have you been trainer?  If your correspondent wants stylish and pretty play and no goals, well –isn’t he getting it?  On Saturday Everton best themselves.  With regard to your headline in Saturday’s football edition, surely it was perfectly true.  Liverpool made goal-getting appears as simple as shelling peas, and I am firmly of the opinion that had not Forshaw received his injury when he did, your headline would have needed adjustment.  Of course, this is what it should have been; “Liverpool win 5-1, but Everton the better team.” 

EVERTON'S CHANCE TO LOWER HUDDERSFIELD COLOURS.
October 3 1925. The Daily Courier.
The visit of the champions, who have yet to taste defeat, such being the case, it seems strange that the directors of Huddersfield should drop England's goalkeeper, Ted Taylor, who, by the way, is a local, having learned his football with Balmoral. Thus Mercer, who helped the Yorkshire club to emulate Liverpool and win the championship a second time, does duty. Everton last week played Harland, in goal, but for today'' game chosen Kendall. However, I hear Kendall is a rather doubtful starter, and in his absence the club will probably call on Harland again. Jock McDonald has improved, and is practically certain to take the field as is Brown, so that Everton should be much stronger than they were in the local Derby. In recent years Huddersfield have shown up well at Goodison Park, but I am taking Everton today to be the first to lower the champions' colours. The teams read: - Everton: - Kendall; (or Harland); McDonald, O'Donnell, Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy Irvine, Dean, Kennedy, and Troup. Huddersfield: - Mercer; Barkes Wadsworth; Steele Wilson, Watson; Jackson, Cook, Brown, Stephenson, Williams.

OLD TIMES AND TIMERS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 03 October 1925
WILL A. BRADLEY –FOOTBALL ECHO’S” EARLIEST DISCOVERY IN BLACK AND WHITE
By Victor Hall
Who does not remember thee wonder worker in black and white –Will A. Bradley?  Rarely do we now come across any traces of that wonderful whimsical line work that made its first appearance in the “Echo” columns nearly thirty years ago.  The well-beloved, good-nature boy whose work then burst on a delighted public lived long enough to forge links of happy association with all he came in contact with.  And their name was legion.  A pupil of the Liverpool School of Art, and a firm disciple of that master of art and craftsmanship, Mr. Anning Bell, William A. Bradley was from his infancy an artist in spirit, and a humorist by nature.  At his home in Belmont-road many art critics early prophesied a great future for the young genius, and later as his work found expression it became clear that in line work, and in black and white work especially, lay his métier.  Some of his earlier sketches were brought to the notice of the late Mr. A.G. Jeans, who promptly accepted them for the “Echo” and so the first sketches of “W.A.B,” appeared over those initials in the “Football Echo” of those days.  While still pursuing his studies he eagerly sought opportunity of adding to his gallery, and the first opportunity came in an offer of a salaried position on the staff of the “Mersey Athletic Programme,” a lively pioneer athletic weekly of those days in great demand among the young athletes of the district.  The accession of young Will Bradley to the staff of that happy-conducted journal led to great excitement in the young football and cycling camps of those days.  Each week in turn one or other of them found themselves made famous by the magic pen of Bradley.  On joining this paper “W.A.B,” had inverted his initials and, become “B.A.W,” and as “Mr. Baw” there was not a more popular or famous man in Liverpool wherever athletes or athletics were known or talked of.  It was not only the magic of his pen and the droll humour of his caricature, that endeared Willie Bradley to all who know him.  It was the sheer lovableness of a happy nature that saw good in everything, and harm in nothing.  Wherever he went he radiated happiness and humour, and whoever met him for the first time swore eternal friendship and never forgot the experience.  Whether at a football match, or a club supper or hotpot, a bowling main, a cyclist meeting, or an athletic sport, his very name was a passport to the god of hilarity, and his work and fame swept through Liverpool and surrounding district like an inspiration.  The “M.A.P.” as the paper came to be familiarly called, had gathered to itself a corps and athletic of every description, some of whom in Chas.  E. Pugh, Ted Battersby, Ernest Cox (now in London), still take an active part in sport; but among them all there was no better link of common interest or more popular favorite at any meeting, than he gifted and licensed humorist now known as “Mr. Baw,  In Y.M/S billiard circles he was equally famous and a drawing is still treasured of his representing the final of the Ashcroft Billard Cup the first year the trophy was won by St. Anthony’s on the tables of St. Augustine’s, in Great Howard-Street.  Among Old Xaverians, too, although no a member of the famous colleague, Will Bradley was the most welcome of guests.  No self-respecting group of those old boys would show themselves to be photographed unless “Baw” was a member of the group.  Mr. Joseph Gradwell, the chairman of those days, Mr. Harvey Webb, of Liverpool F.C., and Mr. Jack McDonald, famous playing members of those days, with Frank Huxtable, now a staid bank manager, figure in many an O.X, group with Willie Bradley.  In cycling circles his name was almost a password.  No annual supper or dinner dare he held at which “Baw” was not a guest and the “M.A.P,” a toast; and dearly-loved Charles Hughes, of Rudge-Whitford, and “Patsy” Brien, of Quadrant, would refuse to take the chair at any meeting where “Baw” was missing.  Such was the esteem in which Will Bradley was held at the height of his popularity in Liverpool.  Then came a change.  The “M.A.P,” was brought over a syndicate, but Will Bradley could not see his way to sail another craft, and he for a while was associated with Mr. Harry Carr and other Liverpool artistic spirits in studio work. where his colour work and poster designs were now becoming in great demands.  It was about this period that the offer came to Bradley from the late Sir Edward Hulton, in Manchester, that decided his career- and his future.  While working on the “M.A.P,” in Liverpool “Baw” had for the first time contributed a series of theatrical illustrations in association with the editor-manager, Mr. Frank Cox, and his theatrical and pantomime work had for the first time brought him in direct association with things theatrical.  About that period Mr. Leslie Stuart was producing his first musical comedy, “Floridora,” and the work of Bradley came into prominence in London theatrical circles, where Sir Walter de Frence, Tom. B. Davies, and others were quick to see the genius that Liverpool had so far kept to himself.  With his fame thus spreading to theatrical circles Mr. Edward Hulton- as he then was –was quick to realise the possibilities of this corn caricaturist, especially when that genius was used to portray things theatrical.  So there came to Bradley an offer from Withy Grove too handsome to decline, and with that, came his transfer from the circles that knew him, and the beginning of a new and perhaps greater career with the whole country for an audience.  The strain of daily travel to Manchester (he still had made his home in Liverpool), and the necessary energy of his output, however, told their tale on a constitution none too strong, and a breakdown followed.  Mr. Hulton had grown- like everyone else- very fond of the gifted personality of his artist, and he insisted on Bradley taking a long rest at Davos Platz with a view to recuperation, and while “resting” at the Swiss resort Bradley’s irresistible humour again asserted itself in every form, but the malady was deep-seated, and the remedy was not complete.  Later he visited South Africa in search of more robust health and here again he came in touch with old Liverpool associations, in the person of Mr. Levy, a fellow-journalist of the old Liverpool Review,” then manager of one of the Rand dailies, and there the end came, all too soon.  The great, grand heart of Willie Bradley gave way at last, and he died rather suddenly on his way to Durban.  While ever art and humour are twin sisters in Liverpool Will A. Bradley- or, Mr. Baw,” –will be fondly remembered. 

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 03 October 1925
By Louis T. Kelly

CHAMPIONS VISIT TO EVERTON
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 03 October 1925
By Bees
A CROP OF GOALS
MERCER’S ONE BLUNDER
BROWN’S HAT-TRICK AND ANOTHER PO SER FOR EVERTON
Everton; Harland; McDonald, O’Donnell; Brown, Moffatt, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Dean, Kennedy, Troup.  Huddersfield Town; Mercer; Barkas, Wadsworth; Steele, Wilson (T), Watson; Jackson, Cook, Brown, Stephenson, Williams. 
Everton bringing back McDonald and Brown had been injured, hoped to gain their second win today, and one half-marked with the magic word “Huddersfield, champions” Mercer, for Ted Taylor, was the surprise of the away side’s selections, and in the home team the goalkeeper difficulty had again become acute.  Kendall being still unfit.  Menham, Harland, Morris, and Jones were names, I believe, that came under consideration.  It is really hard luck on the officers that so vital a position should lead, for some weeks to a state of uncertainty, and with the biggest opposition on hand into the bargain.  Kendall was an onlooker at the game, and he tells me his leg is mending nicely.  I believe that Menham would have played but for the fact that they would get no one to all his place in the Nomads’ cup-tie team. 
WAS IT A REMINDER?
Huddersfield changed their colours for the day, appearing in red.  It was darkly hinted that they put on red to remind Everton of last week’s score.  Everton lost the toss, and started towards the Park end.  Wadsworth opened with a timely clearance, Harland with two safe catches of headers, McDonald with some very solid defence, and Clem Stephenson with his customary determination to keep the ball on the ground, the pass to the man who was unmarked.  He was the schemer of the line, in which line Jackson and Williams created much interest.  Jackson is a long-legged youth who has played for Scotland, and Williams is a little fellow with his mammy’s hair, and eyes.  Williams started at outside right had now figures at outside left, W.H. Smith’s usual place. 
KENNEDY KEYED UP
For a time play was dull.  Then there came a bright period, in which Kennedy made three practical efforts by shooting instantly.  Although he did not get a goal, everyone forgave him because he was adopting the right attitude.  Once he slewed the ball wide to the right, and Chedgzoy was right in indignantly denying that the ball had gone for a goal kick.  McBain and Troup judged to some good tune, and Dean made a pass of good length and right timing, putting the ball to Chedgzoy who had come into the middle of the field.  Chedgzoy’s shot was blocked, and Dean, could he have got the ball under way, had a fine chance of taking the lead.  At the other end Brown went on with the game while the Everton defence cried “Offside.”  This failure to play to the whistle might have cost them dearly, for Brown, the Huddersfield centre, shot altogether too close to be comfortable.  The ball missed goaling by half a yard. 
A BATTLE OF WITS. 
There was a great battle of wits on the left-hand side, where Troup revelled in close dribbles. 
FIVE BACKS IN A ROW. 
Although Brown offside three times, Huddersfield did not alter their formation, and there came a time when they set Jackson going, and he, in attempting to screw a shot, put the ball to his outside left. Williams, who crashed the ball against the side net.  This was an escape. So was Mercer's charge lucky to escape when Kennedy kicked round the ball. For Mercer's goal kicks, by the way, Everton lined up with five backs all in a row. Mercer, incidentally, is the former St. Helens boy who played for Hull.
DOUBLE FOR BROWN
Dean with a great drive, and Kennedy with a free kick that fled high, made Mercer win his spurs.  There was more method about the Yorkshire side than the Everton men, and it did not create any surprise when Brown got his second goal at the thirty-second minute.  Williams to Stephenson, and the wise old owl passing the ball on and upward to Brown, after pretending that he was about to make a long pass to right wing, and Brown’s work was easy. 
CHANCE FOR A HAT TRICK
He shot low to goal on the left-hand side, and, in truth he should have scored with the greatest ease to make his hat trick performance when Jackson gave him a pearly chance, thinking nothing of self and everything of his side.  Brown, however, shot outside.  Williams also had a gilt-edged chance could he but have got in his centre against the persistent Brown.  Before half-time, Everton made some very useful attempts to being the game round to their side.  Mercer dived to the ground to push out a shot from Kennedy, and later went to a ball that Wilson had miskicked.  All through the place Wadsworth played like the international he is.  We shall see him again on Wednesday at Anfield play for the England League against the Irish League.  Half-time. - Everton 0, Huddersfield 2
GOAL FOR TROUP
There was a dull reopening, but it was set in a blaze of light when, after play on the right, the ball was squared to the left wing.  Troup generally has to shoot through a crowd of players, but he now found an open way, and strange to say, he was near missing the goal, probably through the wetness of the ball.  However, when the shot touched the inside of the post it travelled on instead of back. 
CHEDGZOY ASTONISHED. 
The crowd of 35,000 strong was delighted with this, and even more delighted when, after Brown had forced Mercer to take a surprise shot in smart fashion, Chedgzoy lobbed the ball to the goal, and must have been as astonished as was everyone else looking on to see the ball go beyond Mercer. Mercer had run out, as is  his habit, and was unable to get back in time  to save what would have been the easiest of  chance, 
McBAIN IN THE PICTURE. 
It was Mercer's mistake and it added to some faultiness on the part of Barkis. Huddersfield warmed to their work again,and Brown was absolutely through for goal when McBain recovered a startling situation.  Irvine was equally clever in front of goal when Mercer made a catch that suggested Irvine’s feet had been rattled when he was about to shoot.  The first five minutes of the second half has redeemed Everton and has made Huddersfield sit up and think; and now it was anybody’s game.  The pace of Kennedy made Mercer give a corner, and to out-balance that there was a fine defensive plan on the part of Hart, who, from three yards off goal, stopped Cook walking the ball into the net.  Jackson showed something of his skill when he winged his way beyond Hart, only to find Cook make a too-gentle pass. 
COOK RICKED
Cook got a rick of the back for his pains.  Strangely enough, Everton’s goalkeeper looked like repeating Mercer’s fault with a long shot from T. Wilson.  Fortunately, Harland, after going to far forward was able to make a catch.  A minute later he was glad to see Cook’s shot from inside left position hit the upright.  It seemed that Everton could make a point, especially as Harland was doing well and running out, clearing on two occasions when he could not have been blamed had he failed. 
BROWN’S HAT TRICK
However, the key forward turned the tide of the game again, Stephenson offering a pass to Brown, who scored his third goal of the day, and therefore a hat-trick performance.  The wonder was that brown did not score his fourth and fifth goals.  He headed a foot outside the goal mark, and a moment later broke right through again, Harland making a dive for the ball and risking injury. 
Final; Everton 2, Huddersfield 3. 

BLACKPOOL RES V EVERTON RES
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 03 October 1925
At Blackpool, before 2,000 spectators.  The home goal narrowly escaped capture during the first five minutes.  Tremelling hit the crossbar and almost scored from the rebound.  Jones brought off a magnificent save from Meredith, and after 25 minutes, Murray headed through for Everton, and shortly afterwards Tremelling equalized from Meredith’s centre.  Half-time; Blackpool Res 1, Everton Res 1. 

EVERTON 2 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 2
October 5, 1925. The Daily Courier.
HUDDERSFIELD UNBEATEN.
BLUES' FINE RALLY AFTER LOSING TWO GOALS.
In spite of hopes cherished by their supporters, Everton failed to lower the colours of the undefeated champions at Goodison Park on Saturday. The game was watched by 35,000 in good football weather. McDonald and Brown were able to resume their places in the team, but Harland had to deputise for Kendall; Mercer kept the visitors' goal in place of Taylor. The opening stages were fairly even, and play was up and down the field. There was a slickness about the attacking movements of the visitors' front line that looked more businesslike that that of their rivals. The front line led by Brown, with Jackson, and Williams on the wings, was undoubtedly a strong combination. Both goalkeepers were tested fairly frequently in the first half. As the game progressed, however, the visitors gradually took the upper hand, but it was not till after half an hour that they succeeded in breaking through.
HUDDERSFIELD'S GOALS.
McBain, Hart, and Brown, had struggled manfully to keep them out, but finally the champions persistence told. From an attack near goal Brown drew McDonald, and running round, shot into an empty goal. Harland had left his charge in an abortive attempts to get to the ball first. Although this success of the visitors had plainly been impending for some time probably few expected them to repeat it so soon. At the end of three minutes, however, Brown scored another. This second reverse seemed to sting Everton into renewed vigour and they attacked strongly. Kennedy laid Mercer full strength with a beauty and Troup a few moments later lashed in a hot one, which however, went straight as an arrow to where Mercer was waiting for it. Judging from the first half, the Blues' chances could not be said to be excessively rosy. But you never know in football, and so the Goodison park men demonstrated.
THE TURN ROUND.
Play had worked down well within the visitors' territory when Dean sent a nice pass to Troup. Now the outside-left was not well placed, being well to the left of the goal, and at an awkward angle. But he let fly, and although Mercer jumped from one post to the other he was too late, the ball glancing into the net. Low down off the upright. The full-hearted roar that went up bucked the Blues up, so much that they went and did again. It was Chedgzoy's goal, but I think he was rather astonished at his good fortune. He lobbed in a long pass from the wing, which looked as if intended for a centre. Mercer, however, was utterly bamboozled. Something elfish appeared to posses the ball. It bounced in front of Mercer, who dashed out to admonish it for its skittishness by slapping it well down the field. Before he could do so the ball hopped over him into the net. Luck or no luck, a goal is a goal is a goal, and the crowd made it clear that was how they regarded it. Their second roar beat the first one. To their credit it must be said the homeboys did their best to justify the approval they had won, and for a time it looked as if they would pull the game out of the fire after all. Wilson, Watson, and Steele, however, and as a last line defender, Mercer, managed to wear down the heat of the Everton attack, and there were no more goals –at least for Everton. Brown won the game for his side by putting on a third in the closing stages. On the run of the play Huddersfield deserved to win. The Everton attack is still erratic at tomes, and it was because the visitors were superior in this department that they won. Usually the Blues' defence is pretty sound, but on Saturday did not seem so reliable. Brown, at right back was not quite his old self and although Hart and McBain did some fine tackling, they were frequently outwitted by Brown, Stephenson, and Co. Neither McDonald nor O'Donnell had one of their best days, and Harland, in goal occasionally seemed a little uncertain. Everton's left wing was their strongest point in attack. Troup and Kennedy being responsible for some clever work. Dean worked hard as he always does, but has not yet struck his best shooting form. Irvine and Chedgzoy did some good things on the right wing, but taking the one as a whole, it was not so convincing as one knows it can be. Teams: - Everton: - Harland, goal, McDonald, and O'Donnell, backs, Brown, McBain, and Hart (captain), half-backs Chedgzoy, Irvine, Dean, Kennedy, and Troup, forward. Huddersfield Town: - Mercer, goal, Barkes and Wadsworth, backs, Steele, Wilson, and Watson half-backs, Jackson, Cook, Brown, Stephenson, and Williams, forwards.

BLACKPOOL RESERVES 2 EVERTON RESERVES 1
October 5, 1925. The Daily Courier.
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 7)
After opening well, and leading 1-0 against Blackpool Reserves before 3,000 spectators, at South Shore, Everton Reserves, lost by the odd goal in three. Murray their centre who in the second half struck the crossbar scored for them with a close range shot in 28 minutes' but Tremelling almost immediately equalised with his head from a centre by Meredith, who has only once previously played in the second team. It was from another skilful display by this efficient winger that Tremelling, with the second half, but ten minutes' old, touched a partially cleared shot from Meredith into the net. Everton frequently showed smart scheming, but their shooting was at fault although not far out of range. Tremelling missed a penalty kick for hands, Jones deputizing well for Harland in the Everton goal.

CHAMPIONS BEST
Athletic News - Monday 05 October 1925
SSKILFUL TEAMORK BEATS EVERTON
THREE FOR BROWN
EVERTON 2 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 3
By Junius
Everton gave of their best on Saturday, but I think the majority the big crowd assembled at Goodison Park would agree that it was not of sufficient merit to the triumphal march of the champions.  There was mote method in the movements of the Everton forwards than has been displayed in previous games, especially in the early play, when it appeared as though the Town club would eventually have tp accept defeat. But Dean hesitated in front of an open goal after Barkas had intercepted shot from Chedgzoy, to be followed by Kennedy, who was lacking in direction, when but a few yards out with none to harass him.  Had these chances been accepted there would probably have been different story to record. Then came the turn Huddersfield. The forwards, clever in hall control, and moving with great, speed, kept the Everton defence busily employed that the latter had little time to plan develop movements, the chief concern of McDonald and his partner being to get the ball away short notice and often enough with little idea of direction.  By comparison Everton’s general plan of attack did not meet with much success.  Still sheer persistency the forwards often reached shooting range and made many capable efforts to exact quarter from Mercer, who was deputising for Taylor, was energetic enough and successful in his duels with Wilson, but he was lacking in that incisive touch, and by hesitating lost several chances  of displaying his marksmanship. Not so Brown, the Town club’s leader, who in his eagerness found himself out play on four occasions. He got the three goals, and this much can be said, that while the wing players were developing an attack was invariably on the right spot to round off the movement. 
A LUCKY AFFAIR. 
In the opening half Brown obtained the two goals, the first after play had been going half an hour. It was a lucky affair, for McDonald and Harland got mixed just few yards out, and racing round the keeper, the centre-forward simply pushed the ball into the goal. Within three minutes BROWN scored a second, after McDonald had lost his foothold attempting to check the pass from Williams.  Everton a profitable time during the first five minutes of the second half, and got on terms. The first goal was made possible by cute pass from  McBain to Chedgzoy, and the hall found its way to the net via Dean, Troup, and the upright. As was the case with Huddersfield, the second came within three minutes when lobbing ball from CHEDGZOY bounced over Mercer’s head into the net. The deciding goal was left for BROWN, who received from Stephenson from a throw-in.  Clearly the Huddersfield forwards were the better balanced. Jackson and Williams showed fine turn of speed, combined with direct action, and their raiding was always dangerous. Stephenson and Cook were great foragers, and Brown was there to round off the work.  There was not the same sustained working by the Everton van, with the left wing more successful than the right, but the movements of this dashing pair were frequently countered Steele, who with Wilson and Watson, held the key of the position. I thought that too much reliance was placed McBain, who got through a strenuous time with conspicuous success, but Everton’s half-back play scarcely reached the standard attained by the visiting trio.  Everton’s backs were unsteady under pressure, and had frequently to repeat their work through too lusty clearances.  Wadsworth was the cool, calculating player he invariably is. Lying well back, he practically took the whole onus of defence, and frequently relieved Barkas, who was prone to kicking hack. Harland kept confident goal, and could not be blamed for defeat, and Mercer the Town club have a keeper whose display throughout was labelled with the hallmark of class.  Everton.—Harland; McDonald, O’Donnell; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Dean, Kennedy, and Troup.  Huddersfield Town; Mercer; Barkas, Wadsworth; Steele, Wilson, Watson; Jackson, Cook, Brown, Stephenson, and Williams. Referee; J.J. O’Donnell, Newcastle-on-Tyne.  

MERSEY “BLACK-OUT”
Liverpool Echo - Monday 05 October 1925
Bee’s Notes
It used to be said of Merseyside when she was on her worst behavior down at the docks, “The Black Spot of the Mersey” was altered by a certain Day judge coming here to the Assizes and whipping the lads.  On Saturday, the need of more daylight was patent; Everton lost at home, Liverpool lost away, Tranmere last at home, and New Brighton lost away.  Here was little to cheer, unless we were sports enough to realise what a good championship side Huddersfield are and by what simple methods they make their openings.  When the inner man passes, he passes to a point where he knows the other forward will be or can get there by striding along and taking the ball in his stride.  Thus Stephenson to Williams.  On the other wing we found the really great young man, Jackson, whom I described in the Hampden Park game as the best outside right I had seen for many a year.  He wheels and wheedles around, in and out, never losing control, and his bigness gives him a chance where Alan Morton can’t get a chance.  He takes a bump, he is elusive, he can give a bump, but prefers to rely on the scheming run and the sure pass.  Huddersfield have learned how to pass direct, they keep the ball on the turf and they make ground fast every man in the side is unselfish.  Jackson may look like the Grand Noble Man careering off, but he always offered a pass to the unmarked man, just as Stephenson had done.  It was all so simple, as really football-like.  It paid, too! It cost little energy and it brought a win
THE GREAT CHANCE
After Troup had reduced the lead so early in the second half, Mercer, a more busily engaged goalkeeper than Harland, who did quite well, let in Chedgzoy.  It was a blunder to leave his charge, as he had often done before; and it was no surprise when the ball bounced over his head!  Mercer is a trifle impetuous; good; but lacking in that toning-down quality that all goalkeepers must possess.  Ted Taylor was missed as well as dropped.  It was at this drawing level point that Everton had a great chance to inspire belief in them.  They should never have released Huddersfield from the grip that made Barkas, if not Wadsworth, go back for his best form.  Huddersfield were upset by the turn of events.  Everton should have piled on all the practical effort they could.  Away with the finesse; on with the motley business of moving up apace, by sure-footed passes, eschewing the wheel round the solid endeavor to push home a chance-advantage.  They preferred to take the more circuitous course, and thus Brown was able eventually to make his hat-trick and gain a win for the side that deserved it.  It is not nice to have to write of defeat upon defeat; it is irksome; but it is necessary, and I propose not to offer one word of criticism of the losing side.  The faults stood out, and surely the new selection committee can see them and will act accordingly. 

EVERTON RESERVES' GAME OFF.
October 6, 1925. The Daily Courier. The Central League match between Everton and West Bromwich, arranged to take place at Goodison Park tomorrow, has been postponed till Wednesday November 4, owing to the Inter-League game at Anfield.

A HOSPITAL OUTLOOK
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 06 October 1925
Bee’s Notes
I enjoyed the “Derby” in spite of my team losing 5-1, and I, like “Constant Reader,” fail to see your reason for heading your report, “Liverpool win Local Derby with ease” (says J. L. Hodgson, of Alder Hey Hospital).  In my humble opinion it was a fine game, with nothing easy in it.  Liverpool won simply because they were quicker on the ball, but as far as football is concerned the Blues were a treat.  Another thing is that Dixie Dean has to work solely on his own.  Although I am an Everotnian, I would like to say a word of praise about Macnabb.  Wherever he goes gets booed.  Well, I consider he played clean against Everton.  Also I consider Bromilow and Lucas very clean.  May Everton win the sweep when they get the Reds at Goodison Park! Here’s to the best two-pennyworth on the market, to wit, the “Football Echo.”
THE DIFFERENCE
“Who Watches Both Sides,” writes;-
You are surely just trying to comfort these Everton followers who force themselves blindly into the belief that the Everton team are real clever.  Does it not stand to reason, for those who care to use it, that the cleverest team is that which finishes their good field work by placing the ball where they wish it- in the net, which Liverpool certainly did to some tune.  If Everton were clever, surely Liverpool’s defence were more so by a long way; they stopped the Everton forwards with ease.  Liverpool’s forwards proved Everton’s defence the weakest we have seen this season.  If Evertonians insist upon cleverness, surely if they cared to look at Bromilow, Chambers and Hopkin’s work, also Walsh’s goal against them, they would see the cream of it, but I am afraid they shut their eyes with fright. 

EVERTON BRING IN MENHAM, BAIN, PEACOCK, AND CHADWICK
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 07 October 1925
Bee’s Notes
All the talk locally this week is Everton.  The club has a faithful set of spectators, and they turn up each week hoping and believing.  Everybody has a different idea of what should be done; the directors met last night, and the trio who select the team doubtless put on their thinking caps.  It is a difficult role the three gentlemen have taken to their care, and one can at least praise them for not being hasty in their movements of players who have made a name and some fame.  Pannicky movements only create fresh panic.  However, Everton’s style of play and lack of finish certainly could not improve, judging on Saturday’s display, and the time has come when the team has to be revised or rearranged.  Sunderland is the opposition –stiff stuff it is, too- and the team chosen has certainly the merit of bigness and brightness.  This is the team chosen; - C.C. Menham, goal; McDonald and O’Donnell; Brown, Bain and Hart, half-backs; Peacock, Irvine, Dean, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards. 
Any selection made by the directors would have been startling, and this team will create much talk.  There is much wisdom in the selection of Menham as goalkeeper.  I have told you all that I need about his career and his achievements.  He would have played last Saturday but for the inability to get a deputy for the Nomads Cup-tie game.  The selectors have knocked out the Mac in McBain; Bain, who comes in, is the ex-Manchester forward who has done so well for the Reserves at half-back.  Whenever he has played with the first team he has been a live member.  In the forward line Peacock breaks new ground in his pal’s old position, outside right.  The reappearance of Chadwick is due to the fact that he will lend weight to the forward line and probably he to the fore with the massive drive.  Kennedy has not bene happy in his driving power just recently, although no one can debate his enthusiasm or hi skill.  Nothing more need be said of the team at the moment except that everyone will wish it all success.  “Supporte3rs” says he went as far as Anfield-road just to see what the reserve team was made of, and to his surprise he saw forwards that “are a disgrace to a team drawing 3,000 pounds gates.” 
DO THEY STAY?
“Paddock” writes;- It is obvious that there is something wrong in the “Blues” camp.  Their training seems to be all at fault.  They don’t last as their opponents do.  I think as many other loyal supporters do that there is too much individualism in the forward line.  Why should Dean have to always fetch the ball himself, instead of the right wing “playing with him?”  I suggest the following team will lift them in the league;- Kendall; McDonald, O’Donnell; Brown, McBain, Hart; Parry, Rand, Dean, Kennedy, Weaver.  Give the young forwards a chance, surely they can’t be worse than Saturday’s team.
   “Two True Blues” write;-
How would Everton fare if they gave the following a trial;- Kendall; McDonald, O’Donnell; Brown, Reid, Hart; Parry, Irvine, Chadwick, Kennedy, Troup.  We feel that Reid and Chadwick have been kept in the reserves to long.  Parry is fully deserving of an extended trial. 
AN APPEAL
“Peter” writes;- I should like you, if you will, to kindly take up the cudgels on behalf of women spectators who may visit Everton’s ground, and patronize the shilling gates.  I was at Goodison, and after the match, on leaving the ground from the shilling gate, leading into, I think it is, Bullen’s-road, I was horrified to see men making a convenience if either side of the path leading from the ground, and through which the crowds were streaming.  There is no need for me to say more, it is not pleasant to have to say so much, but for the sake of other women, as well as myself, who visit Goodison to watch a match, I venture to make this protest. 
GIVING POINTS AWAY
Is there a weaker defence in the First Division than Everton’s asks, “Blue Band”?  After witnessing the games against Manchester City, Liverpool and Huddersfield, I am inclined to doubt it.  They say “patience is a virtue,” but I reckon that of the Everton supporter must by now be exhausted.  It is not time that Hamilton was given an opportunity of proving his worth?  From what I have seen of him, his positional play would eliminate a weakness which at present is only too apparent.  Another suggestion I would like to make is that Irvine be tried at outside right, and Chadwick as his partner. 
THE TEAM-SHAPER
A “Red Hot Blue” writes;
Centre-forwards against Everton have done well; Brown 3, Forshaw 3, Browell 4, Bradford 2, and a few singles.  Undoubtedly, under the new rule, Everton’s half-back line is very artistic, but has not the “ginger.”  I think that the following team would be an improvement; Kendall; McDonald, O’Donnell; Brown, Bain, Reid; Weaver, Chadwick, Dean, Kennedy, Troup. 
     “Old Blue” writes; we are hearing a great deal of the ineffectiveness of the Everton forwards, but nothing about the weakness of the Everton half-backs.  Take the record of the last few matches;
 Manchester City, Browell 4 goals
 Birmingham,        Bradford 2 goals
 Liverpool,             Forshaw 3 goals
 Huddersfield,       Brown 3 goals
                                  Total 12
All centre forwards! We have too many pretty tip-tap players in the Everton side, and I am convinced that the goals against would be kept well under with a good strong defender in the centre half position.
   J.F.A.M, writes; Close passing is Fault Number 1.
That right wing is Fault No 2, but, apart from a true-hearted but shaky goalkeeper, in my estimation the most glaring fault of all is the half back line.  The secret of half-back play these days is, not trick on the ground, but in heading department.  Lack of height in the half-back line is the greatest trouble Everton have.  When a raid is made on goal Everton’s forwards should spread out a bit, and the weak shooting will be no more.  Two full-backs and a goalkeeper can hold five forwards with ease if they are all in a bunch.
HIS IDEA
Just a line re Everton v. Huddersfield match (says “Raglan”).  It is painful to find week in week out the famous Blues giving such inglorious displays; the fault lies with the Everton directors, who put square pegs in round holes; and it is some years since we has a team worthy of the name. What is the matter with Weaver? I make bold to say that with Weaver playing, cutting right into the goal-mouth would have made all the difference. 

EVERTON RING THE CHANGES.
October 8, 1925. The Daily Courier.
MENHAM OF THE NOMADS TO KEEP GOAL.
By S.H.H.
The Everton team for the match up in the Northeast with Sunderland makes strange reading including as it does the Northern Nomads amateur, C. G. C. Menham, in goal, and a half-back Peacock at outside right. There are in addition two other changes. Bain taking the place of Neil McBain as pivot, while Chadwick comes in as partner to Troup. At first glance these changes take away one's breath, yet on considered judgement one realises that the directors are acting rightly in making an effort to strike a winning combination. The form of the side in the last two games clearly showed it not good enough for winning matches, and one must congratulate the directors in taking the bull by the horns as it were thus early in the season. Let us hope their decision will bear fruit. The team is: - C.G.C. Menham; McDonald, O'Donnell; Brown, Bain, Hart; Peacock, Irvine, Dean, Chadwick, Troup.

AT ROKER PARK
Liverpool Echo - Friday 09 October 1925
Bee’s Notes
It is odd that Everton should be at Roker at this vital part of their team selection period.  Time and again they have pulled up their socks at Sunderland! May this be the case to-morrow when they tackle Dave Halliday, the crack scorer, not to mention Warney Cresswell and company.  There is no Buchan bogey now, but there is a Halliday, who when on holiday in the goals-making business, is very hot stuff.  The Everton team revised appears below; everything depends upon how the whole team shapes whether they create a genuine and pleasant surprise. Meanwhile let me quote you some letters received late on. I am giving but a mere outline of the correspondence owing to the fact that the team this week has been settled, and therefore no good came of the elongated statements of correspondents. 
EVERTON SUGGESTIONS
Everton team’s has been chosen, but I have had such a budget of correspondence that I must in fairness give the gist of some of the letters.
  “Red Rick” writes; I think supporters on both sides will agree with me when I say Liverpool won because they took their chances, Everton lost because they didn’t; and that’s that.  In my opinion, the finest “Derby” ever played was at the Villa’s ground, when I had the pleasure of seeing Everton win 2-0 in the semi-final of the English Cup, with Liverpool slightly the better team. 
  “Optimist” is sure that if the following was given a fair trial, goals and success would come to the old side;- Kendall, goal; McDonald, and O’Donnell, backs; Brown, Bain and Hart, half-backs; Parry, Rand, or Peacock, Dean, Hargreaves, Weaver, forwards. 
  “P.M.” fancies; Kendall; Peacock,. Reid; Brown, Bain, Hart; Weaver, Irvine, Murray, Kennedy, and Troup; with Chadwick as first reserve; he deserves a place really, if only for taking free kicks. 
   “Supporters” thinks the following would win; - Kendall; McDonald and O’Donnell; Brown, McBain, Hart; Parry, Chadwick, Murray, Kennedy, and Troup. 
   “True Blue” (Skem) writes; I think it time Everton board gave some of the reserve players a chance, or else got some fresh blood.  Dean is a hard worker, but uses his head too much.  Perhaps he has forgotten how to use his feet.  Then again, let him take a lesson from Forshaw.  A good all round change is what is required. 
   “W.H.” says, What’s wrong with Everton is that they don’t stay ninety minutes of the game. 
“Royal Blue” attributes Everton’s failure to playing too elaborate football and hard shooting. 
Everton’s chosen team is full of surprises (says “Wasp”), but such an unenterprising display of policy will prove as disastrous as in recent years.  This falling back upon players who in the past have been well tried and found wanting will hardly realize the ambitions of the supporters.  The infusion of new blood is badly required, not one week “Smith” and then “Brown” and then back again to “Smith.”
“A.E.W” writes;- My reason for writing is that I consider the outside men do not middle the ball soon enough.  Really I am sorry for any centre.  There appears to be a lack of team spirit –across the park you get the opposite.  You never see the Everton men get the opposing full backs spread-eagled in the same manner as the Liverpool men.  I hope the changes are for the best, even although I consider Kennedy is unfortunate; it is true he has been off the mark, but what Everton forward has been “on.”  Kennedy knows there is a centre-forward playing as well as his wing man.  I hold no bried for Everton, but I consider if he is played to, goals will come,
Everton; G.C Menham; McDonald, O’Donnell; Brown, Bain, Hart; Peacock, Irvine, Dean, Chadwick, Troup.  Sunderland; McInroy; Cresswell, Oakley; Cluncas, Parker, Andrews; Prior, Marshall, Halliday, Coglin, Ellis.
The appearance of Menham in Everton’s goal will lead to the Everton match being uncommonly interesting.  Every reader should insist on the newsboy selling him the very best at his command –that by common consent is the “Football Echo,” bigger and better than ever in the history of paper. 

OLD TIMES AND TIMERS
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 10 October 1925
VICTOR HALL RECALSL SOME FORMER LIVERPOOL AND EVERTON PLAYERS
A little while ago I had a very interesting letter from P. Gordon, the old Everton player, who does me the honour of saying he finds some of my recollections of interest to him as an old player.  It is a personal pleasure to me to come into direct communication with any of the old players of Liverpool or Everton.  There are many of them settled in and near Liverpool, and if at any time they care to communicate with me I will certainly welcome their letters.
Speaking of Gordon reminds me –and him- that I scarcely did him justice when I referred to him a while back as a Combination player.  Gordon was a youth of eighteen when he joined Everton, and for his first seasons with them it is true that he played mostly in Combination matches, although at that early age he got his chance on a few occasions in the first team, and amply justified his selection.  His second season with Everton found him playing on the right wing, outside generally, which was his favorite position with the team followers, but occasionally figuring inside.  Whenever Latta or Brady were absent from the League team, Gordon was dropped in to either position he fill the vacancy, and remember he always acquitted himself well, and was an established favorite.  At the end of Gordon’s second season with Everton Joe Brady left the club and Latta and Gordon formed the Everton right wing for practically the whole of the following season.  Seeing that Gordon played that year in all the cup-ties, including three semi-finals (against Preston North End) and in the famous final of that year played against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Fallowfield, of grim memory.  (You remember that lucky goal of Allen?)  His influence in the success of the League team of that period must be recognized as important. 
A WONDERFUL SEASON.
After Gordon left Everton he joined the Liverpool club, who were then fighting their way through the second division of the league.  That was the wonderful season in which Liverpool went through the whole league tourney without sustaining a defeat, and the influence of the old Everton player in that wonderful record cannot be minimized.  I remember the Gordon of those days well!  The long raking stride that seemed so slow and yet was wonderfully deceptive as to his real speed, and the thin, spare figure, with the grim, ascetic, expression of feature that carried him through and beyond a wavering opposition.  At the end of the wonderful season for Liverpool they had to play the test match against Newton Heath to secure access to the First Division, and this they also won 2-0, Gordon again playing in the winning team.  The following season he wrenched his knee in an early match that kept him out of the team long enough to lose his place, and later he joined Blackburn.  Gordon, by the way, is still in Liverpool, and always pleased to meet old friends of his playing days. 
Speaking of the brilliant Liverpool team of those days reminds me that another friendly correspondent asks my opinion of the influence Jimmy Ross brought to bear upon the Liverpool team that he was destined to lead to fame and good fortune.  I have in an earlier article record my opinion of the profound influence on the fortunes of the struggling Liverpool of these days that Ross’s advent wrought.  To say that he moulded the team into a working, goal-getting organization, is only to put it mildly.  I have said that he literally made the Liverpool team.  And that is quite true! 
ROSS THE REVIVER
When Liverpool eventually lost for a period their position in the First League, the “Athletic News” wrote; “Liverpool lose their place in the First Division, and as a result the finest forward line in the country will next season by playing in the Second Division.”  That wonderful line was Malcolm McVean, Jimmy Ross, Harry Bradshaw, Frank Becton, and Davie Hannah!  Where shall we see the like of that combination again?  The following season brought Georgie Allen in as centre forward, Harry Bradshaw taking Hannah’s place at outside left, and the change was a still stronger combination.  Many people still regard Allen as the greatest player of his day.  One tower of strength of that team was the big-hearted, brave Will Dunlop, destined also to have so wonderful an influence on his team, and one of the greatest backs of the county in his period.  I am sometimes asked why certain players have not been referred to individually by name in the course of these “recollections,” but a little though would convince my correspondents that to include every player of distinction who has win Liverpool or Everton colours during the last twenty or thirty years, would be a task of some magnitude and would make selection difficult.  Take the above forward line as an example; not one of those wonderful five but the whole line deserve well of Liverpool football overs.  Their work was hard, sustained and of loyal unselfish character.  They fought opponents in the field and critics at home.  With meagre gates, and gates go nowadays, they justified to the hilt the confidence of their committee and the judgement of those who insisted that Liverpool and Anfield itself was “big” enough to run two first-class teams.  Of the players’ individuality, too, it could be said that they were triers in every game, and later when scandal smirched the names of some players, it left theirs unsullied.  Of the personal influence of Ross, to which reference has been made, the true value has hardly been realized. If ever Liverpool inaugurate a portrait gallery of former players, surely his will be the place of honour.  Brave, enduring, and painstaking to a degree with younger players, he made and moulded the team to his liking and left them high on the pedestal of fame and well on the road to success. 
A GALLERY OF STARS
Speaking of portraits, why do not every team inaugurate such a collection?  It can begin in a modest manner, and need not involve much expense.  The nucleus of such a collection can always be gathered from former members of the club.  Many people have group portraits of teams they formerly treasured, that have grown out of date, or are now relegated to a lumber room, whereas the club itself, still surviving and successful, may not have a copy of such a photograph and would gladly receive and fine a place of honour for it.  In such a way a complete gallery might be made up of every first and second team almost from the formation.  Look what value and interest would be attached to such photos, by players of the present day and future players.  Names are but names to many a young player.  It would add interest to see the portrait of men, long passed away, who helped to make the team in the struggling days at the start.  To pressmen, too, it would be of good help to be able to refer to the club head-quarters when the composition of a certain team was called in question, and an official verdict required.  Perhaps our local clubs will table the hint, wherever such a want exists? 

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 10 October 1925
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON AT ROKR PARK
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 10 October 1925
“F.E.H.” DESRIBES HOW THE BLUES’ REVISED TEAM SHAPED AGAINST SUNDERLAND
Everton; G.C. Menham; McDonald, O’Donnell; Brown, Bain, Hart; Peacock, Irvine, Dean, Chadwick, Troup.  Sunderland; McInroy; Cresswell, England; Clunas, Parker, Andrews; Prior, Marshall, Halliday, Ramsay, Ellis.  Referee; Mr. J.V. Pennington (Bury).  Everton at Sunderland to-day had a team that was not common.  The directors –or rather the Selection Committee –had chosen Peacock, a half-back, as Chedgzoy’s deputy,  and Chadwick came back to his old spot at inside left, Kennedy being omitted, as also McBain, for whom Bain played.  In goal, Menham, he Northern Nomads goalkeeper, made his English League debut, Kendall not being fit.  Thus the team-sheet for this important game created much talk, and in some consternation.  Sunderland had a strong side out, even though Oakley was not playing.  Everton made the long and tiresome journey to Sunderland, reaching the Wearsideport at midnight.  The weather was mild and sunny when the opposing sides lined up.  I have never seen the ground at Roker Park look better, and a crowd of 15,000 was present when the game began. 
EARLY BOMNARDMENT
The opening exchanges were lively in character after the visitors had made a sudden and determined attack on the home goal.  Sunderland, however, soon found their form and proceeded to bombard the Everton goal. 
EQUALISER BY DEAN.
They did this to such good purpose that after ten minutes’ play, Parker, taking a judicious pass, beat the Everton amateur goalkeeper with a fine shot, and the Sunderland attack was renewed with greater vigour and the Everton custodian kept out a score of dangerous shots from both the inside wingers.  It was not long afterwards that Dean put Everton level with a tricky shot.
ANOTHER EQUALISER
The game was as fast as any man could wish for, and excitement went high when Marshall, taking a pass from Ellis, scored a distinctly clever goal.  Everton replied to this challenge with a fine bit of forward work and it culminated in Troup making his way through and by a touch of real artistry finding the net at an acute angle.  This tended to make matters more interesting than ever and long shorts from Dean and Chadwick were only just wide of the mark.  The teams were bother exercising the full powers of attack and defence when the interval arrived and found them all square at the turn.
DEAN AS LEADER
Peacock, I may mention, cut a conspicuous figure in the front line.  Dean lead his line well, but he was up against a stern proposition with the Sunderland defence.  Half-time.- Sunderland 2, Everton 2.
DEAN GAINS DOUBLE
The first half had been most evenly contested, both teams being obviously out to do the best; and Everton, when challenged, showed a fine spirit of combativeness.  Everton passed strongly from a free kick taken by Peacock for a foul on Dean.  Dean scored a fine goal, thus giving Everton the lead. 
HALLIDAY HEADS IN
As the game progressed both sides tightened the sinew and there was a fine display of free football on the part of both the half back lines.  Halliday once got clean through and gave the ball to Prior, who found the net with a beautiful shot, but he was ruled off-side.  A minute later Halliday headed in, but the Everton keeper saved.  Then Prior put the ball over to Ellis, who exchanged it to Halliday, who headed the ball into the net. 
SUNDERLAND LEAD
From a pass by Prior, Sunderland, who were not going great guns, enabled Ramsay to find the target.  Thus putting the Wearside’s ahead, the score now standing 4 goals to 3. 
GREAT SCENES AT ROKER
RAPID SUCCESSION F GOALS
SEVEN TO THREE
EVERTON STARTED WELL, BUT LATER OVERWHELMED
Soon afterwards there was a scrimmage in the goalmouth, an Halliday placed wide, and Sunderland were now pressing very hard, and the Everton goal had some narrow escapes. 
A PENALTY KICK
Halliday, running up the field, dodged McDonald, and the goalkeeper, by playing the ball over their heads into the goal.  Almost immediately Sunderland were awarded a penalty kick.  This was taken by Clunas, who registered Sunderland’s sixth goal.  In the closing stages of the game Brown had to leave the field, and while he was absent Andrews shot with terrific force, but the ball was stopped on the line by O’Donnell, the goalkeeper being unsighted. 
THE LAST GOAL
Marshall scored for Sunderland just on time from a centre from Ellis.  Final; Sunderland 7, Everton 3

EVERTON RES V HUDDERSFIELD RES
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 10 October 1925
The first half was evenly contested, which brought many openings to both sides.  Towards the interval Everton pressed and Kennedy and Weaver were almost through.  Half-time.- No score. 
In the second half Everton were most aggressive and Rand missed an open goal.  Three minutes from the finish Everton appealed for a penalty, but were ignored.  Final; Everton Res 0, Huddersfield Res 0

SUNDERLAND 7 EVERTON 3
October 12, 1925. The Daily Courier.
BLUES ECLIPSED ON WEARSIDE.
DEFENCE CRACKS AFTER 60 MINUTES.
Everton's defeat at Sunderland by seven goals to three was an amazing affair. There was a period in the game when it looked as if, to use a boxing phrase, the Blue “had them going.” And yet they lost by four clear goals. It is difficult to explain away the debacle. For the first half and 15 minutes of the second the visitors held their own, and when Troup put them ahead it looked as if Everton might possibly spring a surprise on the Wearsiders.
TURNING POINT.
From the time, however, that Halliday made the scores three all the home team went ahead, and put on four more before the whistle went. It must be stated, however, that Chadwick and Brown both received injuries in the second half that did not add to their effectiveness for the rest of the game. The opening stages were even Sunderland opening the score after ten minutes, Parker sending onto the net following a free kick. Ten minutes later the Blues were level the goal evidently took the home team by surprise. Play had hovered about just over the half-way line when, the ball going forward to Dean he turned, and, taking it in his stride beat McInroy with a long low shot. Sunderland took the lead after half an hour's play, Marshall giving no chance to Menham with a close range drive. After this Everton played sparkling football, and it was only just reward when Troup taking advantage of a mistake by England, dashed up and put the sides level. The hopes of Everton were high when five minutes after the interval Troup again beat McInroy with a beautiful left foot shot, but ten minutes later Halliday equalised, and after that the Blues' defence went to pieces. The rest of the story is the recording of the Wearsiders' four goals. Ramsey obtained the fourth, Halliday the fifth, Clunas the sixth, from a penalty kick against McDonald for handling, and Marshall the seventh. One of the goals, it is true was a penalty but Ellis looked like getting through when Everton right back handled. It is certainly something of a mystery how after such a promising start, the Blues should have collapsed in this fashion.
HALLIDAY.
Halliday the Sunderland crack shot, was closely watched by the visiting halves for the first part of the game, And did not get too much rope. As the game progressed, however, Bain and his colleagues found the task of holding more and more difficult. The Wearsiders' positional play was excellent, and the shooting of their forwards generally accurate. Their defence, too, was good, and the shots that beat McInroy were unstoppable. Peacock made an excellent debut on the right wing, and on one occasion had extremely hard luck in not scoring. Irvine and Dean frequently showed an understanding of each other;s play, but the centre forward was not fed quite as much as one could wish. His goal, however, was a beauty. It was not known till after the match that Chadwick as a result of a collision with Cresswell, played on under difficulties. Troup, as usual, played a fine game. He has evidently appreciated the fact that today wing men's chance of scoring are much enhanced, and that they can afford, to work in towards goal and take a pot much oftener than hitherto. To be penetrated seven times is an eloquent testimony that the Blues' defence found the fierce Sunderland raids towards the close too much for it, it was surprising considering that Hart, Bain, and Brown had held the Wearsiders' attack fairly well up to the last 30 minutes. O'Donnell and McDonald did their best, and repeatedly stemmed formidable rushes, but towards the close began to show signs of the strain. Menham had a trying experience in his first game with the Blues. The shots which beat him were extremely difficult ones; on the other hand he made many fine clearances, for which he was deservedly cheered. Teams: - Sundeland: - McInroy, goal, Cresswell (captain), and England, backs, Clunas, Parker, and Andrews, half-backs, Prior, Marshall, Halliday, Ramsey, and Ellis, forwards. Everton: - Menham, goal, McDonald, and O'Donnell, backs, Brown, Bain, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Peacock, Irvine, Dean, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 0 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN RESERVES 0
October 12 1925. The Daily Courier.
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 8)
Defence prevailed in a game, which produced many thrills, and neither side could find the net. Everton, on the run of the play, should have won however, as at times they attacked with a persistence which must have been rewarded if the inside forwards had displayed more steadiness in front of goal. The Blues forced a series of corners in the first half without result, although on one occasion Broad was just over the bar with a header. Other shots by the centre forward and Kennedy were intercepted by the strong Huddersfield backs, while the keeper saved cleverly at times. The miss of the game came midway in the second half Kennedy drove in a brilliant shot which Dutton did well to stop. The ball went to Rand who lifted it over the bar when almost on the goalline. Kennedy almost scored with a free kick, Dutton just managed to turn the ball round the post. The Everton defence was strong. Harland made some good saves, while Kerr was a brilliant defender. Forward, Kennedy, did best, Huddersfield are certainly a good defensive side, but the forwards work left sometimes to be desired.

STILL GOALS GALORE AT ROKER
Athletic News - Monday 12 October 1925
LESSON IN OPEN PLAY
SUNDERLAND FIND THEIR FORM AFTER EVERTON FRIGHT
SUNDERLAND 7, EVERTON 3
By Tom Tiddler
Sunderland did not begin as if they were going to rout Everton so completely as they did, but in the end they thoroughly delighted 25,000 spectators, who witnessed the biggest scoring game of the season at Roker Park.  It was in their finishing methods that the home team excelled, particularly in the last half-hour.  Until then neither side had been quite so direct methods as they might have been, and long passes to the men on the wings were seldom seen.  Sunderland’s defence was more sound than that of their opponents, and it was the realization of this which caused the side to change their methods to the open game, and so assert their superiority in the decisive way they did.  The speed of movement and accuracy in all their work, which has been seen in all Sunderland’s home games, was used to splendid effect when they go into their stride.  Ten goals were scored in the following order;-
9 ,mins PARKER
20 mins DEAN
29 mins MARSHALL
35 mins TROUP
49 mins TROUP
61 mins HALLIDAY
65 mins RAMSEY
73 mins HALLIDAY
80 mins CLUNAS (penalty)
88 mins MARSHALL
In the first half there won little o chose between the teams, and now and again Everton gave the impression of being a better combined eleven.  Both sides strove hard, with the result that the defenders were rarely idle. On taking the lead, four minutes after resuming, Everton looked like running away with the points, especially when Prior placed the ball in the net, but he was ruled offside.
A TRANSFORMATION
Sunderland then showed renewed energy and brought a transformation by opening out the game.  For a long while Sunderland’s display had been far from convincing, McInroy’s judgement was not altogether faultless, and England, who returned to the side, was not altogether happy during the opening half, though later he played himself into something like his best.  Cresswell was at the top of his form and was as good as any defender on the field.  The half-backs were not up to their usual standard.  Clunas was slow, and Andrews keen rather than effective, but Parker swung the ball out well to the wings and was useful in defence.  Prior gave a fine display wasting a ball, and dropping them well into the centre, Ellis was likewise excellent, and the inside men gave every support.  Halliday did not impress so much as he has done but towards the finish he thoroughly re-established himself in the good graces of the crowd.  It was when on his own that he shone most. 
EVERTON’S FALLINGS
Everton quite sustained their reputation as a football side, but they did not appear as a team likely to win matches against another playing the open game to the perfection that Sunderland did in the later stages.  Menham’s kept a fine goal, but the backs were only moderate and McDonald was unlucky enough to help in the opening goal against his side, the ball glancing off his foot into the net.  Bain was the most effective half-back, though the visiting three tired towards the close.  Dean proved a good leader, but Troup was the best of the line, with Peacock a good second.  Sunderland; McInroy; Cresswell, England; Clunas, Parker, Andrews; Prior, Marshall, Halliday, Ramsey, and Ellis.  Everton; Menham; McDonald, O’Donnell; Brown, Basin, Hart; Peacock, Irvine, Dean, Chadwick, and Troup.  Referee; J.Y. Pennington, Buxton. 

BEWILDERMENT GROWS
Liverpool Echo - Monday 12 October 1925
EVERTON LED SUNDERLAND 3-2 AND LOST 7-3
Bee’s Notes
We are getting thoroughly mushed over the latest football, when I heard that were leading 3-2 I prospected the jot it would give to many homes in this city and the joy it would lead to at Goodison Park among officials and players.  Then the avalanche was reported to me, and I slunk back and wondered what next?  It is no use saying Everton have played their hardest opponents –they have won one game in eleven, and on that pro-rate basis they will have won four by the end of the season- which is absurd.  I seems to me that the new rules hits a club like Everton much deeper than some other clubs I could name,  they had relied upon certain concrete ideas in team-building, and by a rule-change the team has in a trice been cut down and out as not fitted for the new style of game.  Without asking for or seeking, dire changes, I must point out that the side that can get three at Sunderland, four at Manchester and so on, cannot be so far out in the forward line, and that the other lines must be reconstructed in the light of what happened in the early days of the season, when Everton were lucky not to get six, seven, and eight goals put up against them by slacking teams who could not take easy chances.  There is no need nor yet desire for volcanic eruptions in team-building, but the club must have further alterations in the middle line.  I wonder that young fellows of size, stamina, and strength who have done well with the first team have bene kept out so long- I refer in particular to Bain, Rooney, and Virr. 
WHAT HAPPENED
F.E.H WRITES
The tale of ten goals has already been told in our columns.  I do not propose to repeat the distressing story.  There is no use stirring up mud.  And yet Everton were much better value than the score indicates.  It was they who set the pace and the first forty-five minutes saw them on level terms with their opponents.  But the Sunderland combination had been much smarter and evenly balanced than that of Everton, whose forward work was spasmodic, with occasional flashes of individual merit.  The swamping in the second half was a regular eye-opener and left quite a few of us gasping.  Troup was in his best form and was unfortunate in not getting at least another goal.  Peacock was not too happy, and Dean, who is steadily improving, was also unlucky in not getting more than one shot home.  The half-back line was frequently in difficulties but Bain and his colleagues kept their end up to a certain point.  It must be remembered that Brown had a “twist” and Chadwick was severely injured.  The backs varied in their play.  Everton’s amateur goalkeeper should not be blamed altogether for the seven goals that slipped past him.  He kept out many good shots in a way that shows he knows something of the game.  Sunderland on Saturday’s form need watching.  It was a day of bitter disappointment for, after beginning in the most promising fashion, they were positively swamped.  It was, in many ways a curiously attractive game being fast and sparkling, particularly in the first period.  In the second half, however, Everton were literally swept off their feet, the defence being quite unable to combat the attack of the home forwards.  The visitors were finely held by the home defence. 

WHAT WOULD YOU?
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 13 October 1925
CITY BECOMES CONCERNED FOR EVERTON’S STANDING
Bee’s Notes
There is no doubt about it that the Everton club is the most debated club in the land at the present time.  Everywhere I go I am ahead “What is the matter with them?”  Everywhere I go I find someone has a fresh idea.  Letters in rather lengthy fashion have poured into my hive telling how the remedy could be applied.  Let me quote some of the cryptic messages. 
  “Old Harrier” says “The fact is Everton stay not the course.  They are all right up to fifty-five minute.   Then - !”  Another team-maker says “The present senior team come out to the field with their hearts in their boots!”  There are others who think something similar.  An ex-player says, “Why don’t they make ‘Make’ captain.  He inspires the team.” 
Yet another man asks “If Everton have had good backs since Macconnachie and Downs days?”  So he whirligig continues, and “W.G.” has this severely practical remark;-
  “With all the three Scottish half-backs continually going up how can the defence hope to hold out.  The half-backs must go back.  Some can’t.  Well, let’s see the boys, Rooney and Virr- big, strong, youthful, and capable of forward play and defence.” 
Another correspondent, hastening to the ‘phone, says “Give Harland his due; he played wonderfully well at Goodison Park on Saturday and saved five or six real hot ones.”  Harland was plainly wanting practice when he was rushed into their first team.  There are many doctors; there are many complaints; there are many beliefs.  Every letter I have had sent me regarding the outside position has been good enough to hear testimony to what Sam Chedgzoy has done in the past for the club.  I am sure that when he was playing at the beginning of last season he had to work almost on his own, and he positively carried the rest of the line for weeks on end.  Therefore it would be natural that he should have given out a little this season.  But the public cannot get out of their minds the fact that the right wing has not been satisfactory in its finishing points this season, I doubt not that Chedgzoy’s name will be seriously thought over again this week for first team inclusion.  I am told that some of the forwards are not playing their game because they are fearful lest anything should happened in the defence, which, to be quite frank, had a spell of “nerves” last season.  Well, mayhap that is so, but I have long been of the opinion that Everton have not only not played the right formation, but the half-back line has been the crux of their unsatisfactory plan of campaign.  Well do we know how artistic the men can be and have been; well do we know what genuine effort has been made.  But facts must be faced, and Everton have to face a fact in strategy; do the half-backs given help in formation or foot to the defenders? 

STILL HOLDING INQUESTS ON EVERTON F.C.
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 14 October 1925
PROBABLE SIGNINGS
Bee’s Notes
Everton is the talk of the football firmament.  Meantime certain arrangements are being made to strengthened the side by the signing of well-known, ready-made class players.  This will alleviate the minds of many who have followed the team right loyally and have realized that big and important changes are absolutely necessary NOW
THEIR SUGGESTIONS.
 I have a bundle of suggestions from correspondents concerning the Everton Club, and I can do no more than give the gist of them. It seems to me that everyone following the club desires to see it on top of the League,and everyone has a differing idea of how the team could be remedied.  This much must be said for the officials in charge: they have not made choose hastily; they have given the trusted and tried men a fair trial; a remark I could not always subscribe to the Walton side.  Further, the officials built up a side on a certain plan, and that side apparently does not fit the new kind of football that has arisen through the new offside rule. Thus they have to undo same work of team-building that want on a year ago.  Everton, in my judgment, need bigger men in certain directions, and they need to give serious application to the defending and half back lines. The forwards cannot be so very grievous as some correspondents suggest when you find them getting a lead  of 3-2 it Sunderland, and a good lead over  Manchester City, where four goals should, one thinks, have been good enough to ensure a win, and would have been but for Brown going off injured, as he had again last Saturday.
OLD IDEAS
“Old fashioned” writes; Everton have the players without a doubt –some finer in the country –but their tactics are hopelessly old-fashioned.  The duty of half backs these days is to put the ball well forward into the opponents’ half of the field.  Tip-tapping only leads to disaster.  “Get rid or it”: is the slogan, and applies to the middle line particularly.  Two teams (Villa and Sunderland) have scored more goals to date than Everton! It is obvious that the forwards are not at fault. 
   “The Mascot’s team would be;- Kendall; McDonald, O’Donnell; Brown, Bain, Virr; Murray, Reid, Dean, Kennedy, and Troup.  Special training, please and when a player does net the ball let the others players shake him warmly by the hand. 
  “Fairplay” writes;- Everton require a first-class goalkeeper and up-to-date training methods. 
“Back Bone” writes;- This is not the real Everton.  Spectators cans see the weakness.  If they cannot, a goalkeeper for one.  Surely we had an object lesson at Anfield on Saturday by Johnson, when Liverpool with all their battering could not beat him, Everton haven’t a first-class goalie on their books.  Get one! 
    G. Dagnall writes;- As a lifelong supporter of Everton, I would like to express my opinion on certain points (1) that the half back line has in main been responsible for many defeats (2) Chadwick has been kept out of the team too long.  Why Kennedy, the heart and soul of the attack, should be dropped I do not know.  I suggest;- Kendall; McDoandl, and Kerr (O’Donnell); Brown, Reid, Hart; Parry, Chadwick, Dean, Kennedy, Troup. 
  “Fed up” wants this team;- W. Scott; McDonald, O’Donnell; Fleetwood, Taylor, Makepeace; Sharp, Irvine, Dean, Kennedy, and Elliott. 
A smile; but smiles in adversity are cheap.
“Ad Astra” says; - There will be many letters written to you breathing the “sack the lot” policy, but, in my opinion, a team that can score four goals at Manchester, and three goals at Sunderland, don’t exactly need relegating to the limbo of forgotten things.  The first thing we must admit is that the “Blues” have been unlucky for a reliable goalkeeper.  The second, and, in fact, the most important, they want a rousing captain.  The nearest approach to that ideal at present is Jock McDonald.  Thirdly there is not the complete understanding as regards positional play.  Everton cannot stay the ninety minutes (say “Ever Blue”). The trouble amongst players and officials must be sifted out. 
“Me J.” writes;- This team would bring the points against Bunley;- Menham; McDonald, and Livingstone; Brown, Reid; Weaver, Irvine, Dean, Houghton, and Whitlow.  With best wishes to you and your outspoken in the “Echo.” 
THEIR THANKS
Mr. Harrison, of 13, Catherine-street, has been a big friend to damaged footballers, and it is the fact that Menham would not have been able to play for Everton last week but fort the attention paid to a damaged ankle by Mr. Harrison, Sutcliffe of Winsford, asks me publicity to thank Mr. Harrison for putting his shoulder right during the game with Nomads.  He was able to go on playing after the displaced shoulder had been “mended.”  Campbell of Stoke, and Estock of Bolton, also speak highly of the same man’s aid.
The Everton F.C Baby Mascot will be sporting his colours at the Grafton Rooms to-morrow night with a bit of clever foot-work. 

NEW PLAYERS
October 15, 1925. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
We understand the officials of Everton have recently been on the look-out for new players with a view to adding to the strength of the side, but first class players are not easily obtainable these days it should not be forgotten that Everton have had two goalkeepers injured this season (Kendall and Harland both being damaged) in addition to half a dozen other players, we have received numerous suggestions from amateurs teams builders, but believe the officials of the club may be relied upon to strengthen what have been weak spots in the side, and there may be some interesting news for the Goodison Park club's supporters before long. Encouragement rather than criticism is what Everton require just now.

THE MORE-IF NOT THE MERRIER
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 15 October 1925
Bee’s Notes
Still they come! Builders of the Everton Club.  “Spud Murphy” writes;- What is wrong with the old firm? Are they fit to rule?  In there discontent among the players?  Why are Everton so low down in the chart?  The alteration in the offside rule has killed skilled football “Tom Tiddler,” in his report over the Sunderland game, in a contemporary, says; “Everton were class,” but they (Sunderland) got the goals.  I trust we shall have a winning team, that Everton will delight us with that footwork for which they are noted, and not the kick and rush tactics adopted by many clubs.  As far as I can remember Everton’s name is on every cup they have been asked to compete for, or enter in.  I think their turn should be due to be amongst the honours list again.  Team’- Kendall; O’Donnell, McDonald; Hart, Reid, Brown; Weaver, Chadwick, Dean, Kennedy, Troup. 

EVERTON’S CASE
Liverpool Echo - Friday 16 October 1925
CHANCE TO TURN CORNER AT BURNLEY’S GROUND
Bee’s Notes
Without in any way suggesting a bolstering-up process for the Everton side, I do suggest that to-morrow, at Burnley’s ground, they have a chance to turn the corner and make good against a side that wobbles perceptibly against good-class sides.  Burnley play Page, Louis of the four-brothers clan, and he is said to be their best forward these days.  Men like Tom Roberts and Bob Kelly, England’s type of forwards, are not too happy at Turf Moor these days, and therefore Everton catch their rivals at a time when the crowd is not giving their men a chance to do their best.  Everton have a nice chance to gain a point or more to-morrow if they steer clear of half-back accidents and any further trouble that seems to be chasing them.  They will find Hill, Armitage, and Parkin a serviceable line of half-backs, but I do not think Hill is doing well this season, and I look to the left wing to show up prominently tomorrow.  Everton; G.C. Menham; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, Bain, Hart; Peacock, Irvine, Dean, Chadwick, Troup.  Burnley; Dawson; McCluggage, Waterfield; Hill, Armitage, Parkin; Kelly, Cross, Roberts, Beel, Page. 
SUGGESTED SIDES
Seccotine; Alalyne, Germoline; Vaseline, Asperin, Smitherine; Margariee, Acetelyne, Dixie Dean, Gasoline, Glycerine.  Referee; Mr., Gloomy Dean. 
What is wanted is to get the best goalkeeper possible, says “Newsham Park.”  The department has got to be filled at once.  The new style of play demands a solid defence and a first-rate “centre” Everton possess these. 
  “Liverpudlian” writes; You often hear people say, “Everton’s got tons of money; why not buy some class stuff?”  Everton’s got “class stuff” already.  But while they’re developing the young idea, you can’t expect them to top the League.  Why not leave the selection to the people who know what goes on inside the ground?  They want their team to do well, and so it is only right to expect they will pick the best stuff at their command.  I suppose we shall see the Reds near the bottom in years to come.  It might then be Everton’s turn to do well.  Oh! Well, here’s the best of luck to Everton in their hour of need.  May we never have another season without a “Derby.” 
  “Comp” says you will perhaps recall that McBain, while with Manchester United, played on a few occasions at inside left.  In that position he played a dazzling game against Blackpool and scored 4 goals.  It might be worthwhile to ventilate this in your notes.  McBain would certainly add weight to the attack. 
“W.W.’s” contribution to the Everton F.C affair is as follows;-
I suggest that committee and players have a heart-to-heart talk to find out who is at fault.  For one thing there is too much individual talent, which if treated rightly could be made to blend perfectly, and Everton would once again be one of the finest teams in the country.  Rooney and Virr have youth on their side, and to whom the new rule of offside should appeal, as they are speed and could assist the backs, who at present do not get the assistance they should. 
Everton have circularized all clubs that they are prepared to part with Neil McBain.

O'DONNELL OUT OF EVERTON SIDE.
October 17, 1925. The Daily Courier.
Everton try conclusions with another Lancashire side, Burnley, who a fortnight ago, upset Liverpool. After their debacle at Roker Park, supporters of the Blues would not have been surprised had the directors indulged in a further reshuffle of the defence. They have done no such thing, and with the exception that Livingstone comes in place of Donnell, the side is the same. C.G.C. Menham, the Nomads, goalkeeper, was sent out by the latter club as playing at Altrincham, but this, I understand, was only a provisional selection. Everton have shown their confidence in the amateur by selecting him for the Turf Moor match, and I feel sure he will not let them down. Burnley are a difficult combination on their own ground, and as they ran the champions to a goal last week they are not to be despised. I think Everton, however, will return with a point. The teams are: - Everton: - Menham; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, Bain, Hart; Peacock, Irvine, Dean, Chadwick, Troup. Burnley: - Dawson; McCluggage, Waterfield; Hill, Armiage, Parkin; Kelly, Cross, Roberts, Beel, and Page.

OLD TIMES AND TIMERS.
October 17 1925. The Liverpool Football Echo.
THE HUMOURS OF FOOTBALL JOURNAY.
By Victor Hall.
Elsewhere in these recollections we have given instances of the dangers and difficulties, and at times of the humour, in the hunt for players of old; when team secretaries and committee even often went in positive danger in their quest for talent. There was another sort of adventure, though in those days and probably is still in the humours and pranks of a team on their frequent journeying. Football players are not old men or grey beards, and when on tour or away from the serious business of their games it is not surprising that the lighter side of things appeals to their buoyant nature. There is the old saying that “boys will be Boys” and most football players are yet “growing boys.” It is when they stop growing that they began to think seriously of their future. Sometimes, however, the “fun” is not all as harmless as it might appear. The Everton team, for instance many years ago on their London trips were accustomed to patronise a great commercial hotel not far from Covent Garden Market. The corridors of the different bedroom floors were flag paved instead of wood –fortunately –and each floor had circular openings directly under each other for lighting purposes. These openings permitted one on the third or fourth floor to look down through similar openings, directly underneath, to the ground floor. In the centre of each well-opening was a gas bracket, lit at night-time, and the view from above was of four or five lights below each other and in direct line.
A PILLOW FRIGHT.
The night before a certain match the players had been in great good humour. The directors had accompanied them to the Empire of the Alhambra –I forget which –and after supper on arrival back at the hotel the players were dispatched –like good boys –to bed under the watchful care of the trainer. Jack Elliott was not trainer in those days. Now, players, as we have said, are but growing boys, and every one knows boys don't like being sent to bed –too early! So that night there was some lacking when they climbed to their fourth or fifth floor. There was no lifts in those days, and on the way upstairs occasions was taken to remove certain boots from outside bedroom doors and change them with others, as exchange that in some cases had embarrassing consequences the nest morning when certain guests had to explain why their boots were left on the mat next to those of lady guests in distant rooms. Arrived upstairs, however, some lively spirits discovered the bedrooms of the secretary and some of the directors, whom they had left below “talking football.” This was too good a chance of a practical joke to miss, so bags were opened, and night apparel ties, collars, and hairbrushes carefully exchanged with those in other rooms. Some daring spirits made “apple pie” beds, and in one room the bedding was bodily removed, leaving bare the wire mattress. At that moment the alarm was given that the victim of the “joke” was coming up the stairs, and the perpetrator in fleeing along the corridor to his own room with the piled bedding in his arms accidentally dropped the pillow over the banister guarding the well light in the centre of the corridor! Instantly there was a crash of glassware repeated with growing clamour, further crashes, and eventually loud cries and shouts from the lower floors, and the grounding floor corridors! The culprit and his companions fled to their rooms and later when search was made for the offender, nothing bout loud snores came from behind the locked doors. What had happened was serious, and might easily, but for the flagged corridors have been tragic. In dropping the pillow through the well-opening, he had forgotten the lighted gas-brackets, that hung beneath it in the centre of the opening. The pillow smashed the glass and bracket into splinters through the floor below, working similar havoc there, and that mass again through the opening beneath that, and so on for four floors, smashing both glass and brackets in each case, and leaving on the tiled corridor in the hall a mass of broken glass shades and covers, with the gas left escaping from broken brackets on each floor above. Fortunately the night staff of the hotel were alert, and no more serious damage occurred. But the gas being turned off at the centre meter, everyone went to bed by candle light that night. Think what might have occurred. There was a rare bill to pay the next day.
There was a rare bill to pay the next day. A Glasgow |League team arrived in Liverpool one evening about nine o’clock, and after a hurried supper at the “Bee” sallied out into Lime-street to see some “life” before turning into bed!  It was too late to go to a theatre, and there were no “picture” in those days.  The secretary, who made “pals” of his team, was with them, and shepherding them from “pitfalls.” He approached a burly policeman on point duty opposite Lime-street Station and addressed him in broad “Glaswegian dialect.”  “Ah say, constable! Could ye tell me a good house about here, where a few of the boys here could have a few drinks on the quiet, and maybe a song or two, and a game of cards? “The policeman was not a humorist, and he solemnly shook his head.  “No sir, I’m afraid I couldn’t.  Perhaps, though, he too was a Scotsman.   Pressmen are sometimes the good-natured victims of the players’ practical jokes.  Once, in a Scottish town, a tired journalist, making his way to bye-bye after a long day’s rail journey, found the sheets of his bed carefully stitched together halfway down the bed and later the same night had the misfortune to fall bodily through the entre of the bed, carrying bed and blankets with him.  Some kind friend had carefully removed the centre laths from the bed before he got into it, and when he turned over, he went “thru,” as the Americans say.  That same night one of the clubs directors on pushing open the door of his bedroom, had the unusual experience of finding a mass of pillows and bolsters descend on his head in the dark.  They has been carefully balanced –awaiting his advent –between the upper edge of the door and the bedroom wall. 
Jimmy Fay, the old Bolton Wanderers’ international, now well established in the athletic outfitting business in Southport, used to tell with glee of an experience of his own when playing an English visiting team in Vienna in long pre-war days.  On a Sunday morning after church service, Jimmy set off by himself to view the “Blue Danube,”: of which he had read –and sang- so often.  An English-speaking waiter at the hotel had given Jimmy directions as to which tram led to the bridge spanning the immortal river.  Jim boarded the car, and as the journey proceeded cast anxious eyes about for either bridge or river.  Long streets passed, and so did time.  Jimmy, who spoke only English, addressed a puzzled guard and several passengers, repeating “Danube?”  “Danube?”  With varied vowel accents.  But they “speakish der Anglische nein,” and Jimmy dismounted after a long journey and trudged back on foot to his hotel.  He was afraid to trust himself on a tram again that day.  Later he learned to his disgust that the “Danube” has quite another name in its native city.  Tourists beware! 

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 17 October 1925
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON VISIT TUF MOOR
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 17 October 1925
BEE’S SPECIAL VISIT TO WATCH HOW THE BLUES SHAPE ON FOREIGN SOIL
FAULTY FORWARDS FAIL BEFORE INTERVAL
Everton; G.C. Menham; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, Bain, Hart; Peacock, Irvine, Dean, Chadwick, Troup.  Burnley; Dawson; Blinkhorn, McCluggage; Hill (Captain), Armitage, Parkin; Kelly, Cross, Roberts, Beel, Page.  Referee.- Mr. Ike Baker (Crewe).  Everton F.C this week entertained their players to dinner at the Adelphi, and there followed a “tete-a-tete” between officials and players.  Thereafter the party went over to the Empire to see “Rose Marie,” and this completed the evening’s enjoyment.  The club has suffered many rebuffs, and the officers felt that a meeting such as that of Thursday would be of value to every player concerned.  In the team sheet for the Burnley game Menham was in goal, and Livingstone become full-back for the first time this season.  There was no other change from the side beaten 7-3 at Sunderland.  Burnley were blighted for the umpteenth time to-day, for there was a deluge before and the prospect of another during the time.  The crowd was only 13,000 strong when the teams appeared.  Burnley made one change, McCluggage becoming left back and Blinkhorn, from the A team, took the place of Waterfield, who was down with the flu.  Burnley won the toss, and though this meant a big consideration, the wind and the slope being theirs, but strange to say they decided to start uphill. 
THE WONG TACTICAL MOVE
Instantly Louis Page had to be smartly tackled by McDonald, and Tom Roberts, now soon to be settled in the town, was a trouble.  Everton had a wondrous escape in the first minute, Page centring square from an awkward angle.  A crowd fell on Menham, who could not handle, and Cross seemed to have scored easily, but the ball turned out.  All this, I may say, arose through Bain attempting to dribble when he could have passed.  In response, Irvine showed up well, and Chadwick, without hesitation, made a first-time shot, which was wanted on such a day as this with the ball skimming along.
KELLY FOUND WANTING
Kelly, on the right was well off the mark, when he took the ball to within three yards of goal and then finally lobbed over the bar, one of the weakest things I have ever seen him do.  That Burnley had blundered in kicking against the wind was proved when Dawson took a kick which landed the ball only a third of the way up the field.  Parkin took the throw-in.  The best shot in a quarter of an hour was from Armitage and Menham was alive to it, though it went outside.  Everton’s best movement so far was when the sides opened out and the Blues’ left wing started a movement which was finished by Irvine trying to head Troup’s centre into the net. 
A LIVELY PAGE
He did not quite get hold of the ball with his head, and he was unlucky on two other occasions, when he has shots charged down.  Page was a barrier to the best, and when be broke beyond McDonald he again took the ball very near the goal and then made a rambling sort of shot that Menham half gathered and finally kicked clear.  Cross followed up with a long shot that Menham smothered only by means of his body- and it is a big body- and Dean could not quite get another of Troup’s centres with the right part of his foot, and, passing back to Irvine, that player running up, sent the ball out.  He was just as near the next moment and this made Burnley ship-shape again, a good rally taking them into dangerous quarters where Menham saved at the foot of the post. 
MENHAM IN HOT QUARTERS
From the corner shot Livingstone headed out just as Menham arose to field the ball.  Against this there was a useful effort by Chadwick, who later on tried a second one and was no more successful.  Twice Dawson made captures so that you can see Everton were doing a fair amount of practical work.  An uncommon incident occurred when Roberts headed in from Kelly’s centre.  It was a surprise shot, and Menham did very well to hold it.  Burnley appealed, on the ground that he drew back over the line, but it was odds against it.  Everton had made command of the game just now and shots from Brown and Troup were worthy efforts.  Burnley were shocking in front of goal at this stage.  Beel going right through yet when two yards out he flashed the ball outside, an inexplicable miss.  Livingstone was doing famously, and he kicked and headed out with judgement in a stressful time. 
A SCOOP BY DAWSON
Peacock, after a bang on the arm, went near surprising Dawson, who scooped the ball out in finishing fashion.  The game had been very ding-dong, and though Burnley had missed easy chances, Everton had played in stern fashion.  All down the left flank there had not been a throw.  Just on time Menham, rushing out, kicked the ball against Beel, and Dawson flicked over an awkward one from Peacock.  Half-time; No score. 
2 GOALS IN 2 MINUTES
EVERTON CONTEST PECULAR POINT
DEAN’S HAT TRICK
Burnley now had the wind, thought it was not so strong as in the first half.  A sticky ground was troubling all the players, and Hill suffered when he tried to get the mercurial Kelly going. 
HNADLING ON THE GROUND.
Unfortunately, McDonald was laid out in a collision with Beel, and this was the first stoppage of the game.  He was soon able to resume, in spite of the blow on his side, and when he kicked overhead Dean got a pass from Bain and went through the backs, and was just about to shoot when he slipped, and the referee said he handled whilst he was on the ground.  Hart sent to Troup and the latter hooked the ball for an excellent pass to the centre forward.  Dean was crowded for space but sent a splendid shot which swung merely inches over the bar.  Moreover, Dean’s wise heading led to Peacock going well up the field, and unfortunately he hung on too long for the second time. 
CONTESTING A DECISION
McDonald was now playing a centre-half back game, with Bain falling back.  It was only for a time, however, and in the meantime Livingstone could have shown wisdom and strength.  A free kick against Irvine was not helping, and soon after it Beel headed in into an empty goal, and had the goalkeeper come out of goal, it followed, to my mind, that when Roberts headed in from under the bar he must have been offside.  Everton stoutly contested the decision, and the referee consulted a linesman without change of verdict.  Fortunately, Everton went right away, and Troup centred finely, to make the sort of goal that Dean likes.  He converted easily, and thus there were two goals in as many minutes.  Burnley had a spell of shooting-in, Cross and Roberts going close.  Menham had one glorious save on the turf with two Burnley men right on top of him.  He also punched away under pressure.  One of the best efforts made by Dean was an overhead kick that Dawson had to catch as though he were a cricketer. 
EXCITING MOMENTS
Against this there was another Burnley raid, in which the Blues defenders showed up well.  It was exciting, if not thoroughly satisfying, football, and no one could gainsay the enthusiasm of the Everton players.
DEAN TAKES THE ELAD
Dean took the lead for Everton after 75 minutes.  Duels between Hill and Troup were funny and fruitful, and the little man had the best of the duel with Goliath, as did Alan Morton at Everton last year.  Tom Roberts had rarely been operating, though this was due in part to Bain, but more to the full-backs.  Luck came Burnley’s way when Peacock tried a shot which brought Dawson to the ground, and Dean hit out fiercely and caught Dawson’s body.  Dean was nearly getting his hat-trick, but he was crowded round with players for the moment, and at the other end Menham very wisely left his goal and covered up a very ominous looking business. 
DEAN TRIUMPHANT.
After seventy-eight minutes Dean scored a third.  Everton were not to be denied, and Troup engineered half a chance for the centre-forward, who hit a rocket-shot to score a magnificent goal.  Dawson touched the ball, that was all.  Dean scored after eighteen minutes, to astound the Burnley folk.  Dawson only half saved from peacock and Dean completed his hat-trick performance amid many congratulations.  At this point Burnley were worn to shreds.  It looked like being Everton’s second win of the season, and I should imagine Burnley will inquire from Hill why he kicked against the wind after winning the toss.  Dean broke through again and only a superb effort by Dawson kept him from his fourth goal.  Final; Burnley 1, Everton 3.

EVERTON RES V MANCHESTER UNITED RES
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 17 October 1925
Everton were unfortunate to be two goals down at half-time, Kendall allowing two easy chance to slip.  Sweeney scored on both occasions.  The second half saw improvements, O’Donnell and Kennedy making the scores equal.  Final; Everton Res 3, Manchester United Res 3.  
TALES OF TACTICS
Athletic News - Monday 19 October 1925
BURNLEY MISSED CHANCES AGAINST EVERTON
BURNLEY 1, EVERTON 3
By Centaurus
WHEN Hill, the Burnley captain, refused to take advantage of a wind, on winning the toss, he set his side difficult task which, however, might have been overcome had they adopted the proper tactics and if they had taken their chances. They did neither, Everton, on the other hand, did both, and thus deservedly earned the points.  Burnley should have been two goals up in the first five minutes, but both Cross and Kelly refused gift chances, and it was such misses as these which encouraged Everton to settle down to a winning game. It seemed that a goal should have counted against the visitors after 28 minutes, as Menham swung the ball under the bar when Roberts shot, but the mystery of the match was when Beel, with an open goal about ten yards out, put far wide the post. 
TROUP’S MERRY DAY. 
Burnley opened the scoring ten minutes after the interval. Bell headed in, and Menham missed the ball which would have entered the net even if ROBERTS had not nodded it in. It certainly appeared that he was offside and Everton protested, but in vain. Within couple minutes Troup got away, and centred for DEAN to equalise.  Troup also paved the way for Everton’s second goal, first beating Blinkhorn and centring for Dun put a shot which Dawson touched but could not stop. Burnley's discomfiture was complete when Dawson only half stopped a shot by Peacock, and DEAN had little difficulty in netting.  The Everton half-backs had been a weakness, but they changed their tactics after the interval, when the forwards adopted the W formation with the middle manwell in the rear, giving first-timepasses and never being so far away that they could not fall back.  Livingstone at back was particularly strong, but the understanding with his half-back helped him greatly. All three intermediate men did fine team work.  Troup was outstanding forward, with Peacock not far behind, but Dean, for his thrustfulness and quickness to seize opportunities when the Burnley defenders were by the long passes of Everton, deserves a great deal of credit. He always laid well forward, in contrast to Roberts, who generally was to  be found among the half-backs.
A MISSED MAN. 
It was unfortunate for Burnley that Waterfield, their left back, was absent through illness, it meant the rearrangement of the defence, and McCluggage could never be said have settled down on the left. Blinkhorn, who was making his debut in League football, did very well, but was left too often to cope with Troup. Armitage was outstanding figure, and got through a tremendous amount good constructive work, much of which went for nothing through the ineffectiveness of Kelly.  Hill played well, and the best forwards were Page (whose opportunities were limited) and Cross.  Burnley; Dawson; Blinkhorn, McCluggage; Hill, Armitage, Parkin; Kelly, Cross, Roberts, Beel, and Page.  Everton; C.G.G. Menham; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, Bain, Hart; Peacock, Irvine, Dean, Chadwick, and Troup. Referee; I. Baker, Crewe. 

BURNLEY 1 EVERTON 3
October 19 th 1925. The Daily Courier.
EVERTON DELIVER THE GOODS.
DEAN'S TRIO IN FIRST HOME DEFEAT OF BURNLEY.
Everton have delivered the goods! Something had to be done. It was a complete alteration of tactics and playing accordingly to plan that brought off the coup. Mr. Cuff, chairman of the club, who, along with Directors Wade and Green, travelled with the team, in an informal toast at lunch, said: - “Let us hope to turn the corner, and return with a victory.” And it was so, Burnley sustained their first defeat at home. Everton's deferred success was due entirely to the fact that they played, as directed, what is now known as the “W” formation, the only profitable method under the new regulation –that is, the centre forward well up the field, and the inside forwards dropping well back. The Everton men also cut out fancy football. Displeasing as this may be to lovers of finesse and pattern-weaving, these do not get goals under new order. It was a case of a swift one-two from wing to centre and a being at goal every possible time. Quick passing, swinging the ball about, and no unnecessary dribbling on route to goal, paid. Everton has at length tumbled to the idea.
PACE A CRACKER.
This style made the pace a cracker despite the heavy ground, and the referee remarked, as the team ran off; “It has been one of the fastest games I have refereed.” Why Burnley's skipper, Hill, with the choice with him, should have chosen to play against the wind puzzled and disturbed Burnley's supporters. Nevertheless, Burnley began early to rumble, the Everton defence, but Menham, the old Wallasey Grammer School boy, was on the top of his form. Once following a fine square centre by Page, he daringly got down to a row of toes and scooped the ball around the post. A corner was better than this dangerous attack. The only goal against him was a disputed offside proposition, awarded after a consultation between referee and linesman. In any case, Beel deserved as much credit for the goal as Roberts, for the former headed into an empty goal, and Roberts on the line gave the finish touches. Anyway, it was a nice point. McDonald was a sound and resourceful back generally coping with the elusive Page. Livingstone returned after his long absence through injury, displayed confidence, using his head and foot with judgement. Brown was the pick of Everton's halves, and Bain was a real handy man, bobbing up here and there and refusing to be put off his game by the vigours Tom Roberts, who adopted no parlour methods.
DEAN'S TRIO.
Dean, the 19 year-old centre forward, carried his honours modestly. His three goals came together. Troup help him with centres swept in with mathematical precision. Dean banging through without hesitation. Dean was in the picture throughout, enterprising and untiring. Little Troup who has such a powerful kick, was outstanding on the left wing. His form against the giant Hill, who failed completely to subdue him, made an amusing snapshot. Blinkhorn behind Hill was a weakness, but the Burnley local reserve was being tried high. The Troup and Chadwick wing was more in the picture than Irvine and Peacock on the right. Troup, over-played Blinkhorn. Peacock was more at home in the second half, he was well in at the third goal by Dean. Burnley failed to take first half chances, and Roberts did not follow Dean's example and played well up the field for-openings. Their backs were surprised by the way the Everton halves availed themselves of the first time pass. Parkin disappointed at times, and Armitage was overworked when Burnley attack fell away. Teams: - Burnley: - Dawson, goal, Blinkhorn, and McCluggage, backs, Hill (captain), Armitage, Parkin, half-backs, Kelly, Cross, Roberts, Bell, and Page, forwards. Everton: - Menham, goal, McDonald, and Livingstone, backs, Brown, Bain, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Peacock, Irvine, Dean, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 MANCHESTER UNITED RESERVES 3
October 19, 1925. The Daily Courier.
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 9)
Everton had a strange Reserve side out on Saturday. Kendall although none to fit, was in goal, Chedgzoy inside right and O'Donnell at centre-forward. The game was one of the best Central league games seen at Goodison Park for a long time. Every one of the 90 minutes was full of incident. The football was very fast, it at times rather robust, with Everton just about having the best of the exchanges. Manchester led by two clear goals at the interval, both points being obtained by Sweeney. After the resumption Everton were very aggressive and O'Donnell headed a beautiful goal from Millington centre. A few minutes later the winger was brought down. The free kick was placed in the goalmouth, and Kennedy breasted the ball through. Straight from the kick off Manchester United raced away, and Iddon regained the lead with a fine shot. Later Kennedy placed Everton even again. O'Donnell, although opposed by a finer centre-half in Haslam, made a successful debut, as centre. He infused a great amount of dash into the game, and was the best forward. Millington led by Chedgzoy, was slow in getting away with the ball, but nevertheless put across some good centres. In the rare division Kerr again stood out as a strong back. Rooney was a good half, but had no luck when he drove the ball against the post with great force.

WELCOME LITTLE STRANGER
Liverpool Echo - Monday 19 October 1925
EVERTON REVIVAL
Bee’s Notes
In a period of nearly thirty years I have spent Saturday in the football season –at home games when I have been at a cup-tie or an international game. I deserted the home supplies on Saturday for two purposes; one to see two Burnley players of note; two, to help in the Everton victory! There were many of us for the same purpose, for the loyalty of the Everton crowd is such that, win or lose, they keep their following for away games.  There was a bigger cheer for Everton as they entered the field than for the home side.  There were also present Mr. Cuff, seeing his first away match this season, other directors in Messrs, Wade and Green, and an old cabbage patch cricket mate of mine, Mr. Woods, of Ashdale remembrance.  It was a filthy day early on; it cleared up at mid-day, and it was positively resplendently fine when Everton had won.  It always is! Even pressmen become human beings when victory has graced the proceedings.  I am happy to state in this special review –No down Liverpool for a moment, please! –that Everton were worthy winners.  Victory became almost necessitous.  Everton had got into the doldrums.  People were team-building in bees’ hive of bricks and mortar.  The players didn’t like some of the builders.  They sort of said “Mind your own business.”  But football is their business, as well as that of the player.  They pay their money; they are entitled to their views; they are entitled to publicity so long as they do no bound over the graceful line.  It was ever thus; fulsome flattery is all a player wants.  Well, it is not in my honey pot, and never has been.  Let us be rank and admit the faults, and declare Everton as having played the wrong game for 1925. 
PROOF
If you wanted proof you could not find it more patent than in the Turf Moor victory.  The men went into their work with a will to win; they were not disconcerted by a goal that was not a goal, but has gone down to the chronicle of the game legitimate.  They fought back.  Too often have they slack back, they had wing half-backs keeping time with the Burnley “extremes.”  It is the only way to play the new game.  A full back has no chance to cope with the demands unless this half-back principle is carried into force.  One other reason for the stiffening of the side was the appearance of Livingstone, who is built for the new offside rule, just as is Tom Lucas.  He hangs off his tackles until the right moment rather than chase in and make it :all it nought,” Livingstone, in his own calm way, showed up finely; so did McDonald in his fiery way, and behind the pair was a safe pair of hands.  Big hands, perchance, and safe to boot.  Menham –C.G. G. Menham –was the guardian of the goal, and after his baptism of seven goals one wondered how the old Wallaseyan would shape.  Liverpool has turned out such men as Campbell, Taylor, Hardy, Doig, Leech Scott, Riley, and company, not to forget England’s B. Howard Baker; but now Gordon Menham, of Northern Nomads, ex-Hightown and company, has come to Everton’s aid.  I liked his run-out; I liked his general style of punching away and his pick-up; twice the wet ball might have eluded him, but he had it “clutched” to his body.  His save from Roberts was really a bonny one.  All this served to stem Burnley’s confidence, and after a grueling first half Everton fought back up hill against the rival side, and he Everton men, opening out their forward play, soon got goals through Dean. 
WELL PLAYED
They all played well.  Remember that Burnley had missed three sitters; remember the effect of such escapes on the Everton side.  Then see the briskness of the half-back work, the cleverness and “spike” of the forward line.  Here and there was a weakness in delivering the centre till a dribble had been attempted.  It was wrong, but it was a temporary lapse.  Everton had come back to a fighting plane; they saw the value of the tactics they had adopted, and big Hill could do nothing with little Troup, who was consistency itself.  Chadwick kept going with wise passes even if the ground did not altogether suit Wilfred’ssharpness off the mark.  Dean stayed in his proper place and played like an old soldier.  The more I see of his play the more I hope the boy remembers Gillespie and Sheffield United; hero on Monday, death warrant on Saturday!  He needs to be stable under such fulsome flattery as some spectators will offer him.  He always plays like an old warrior; he has the gait, the natural gift.  He is sure to come on if he keeps his head and spectators keep normal.  Three goals to the boy- and all credit to the scorer and the men who made two of the goals possible.  He would have got five if Dawson had not come to life with two point blank saves.  The joy of the team’s earnest spirit, ably led by Captain Hart, and backed up by Irvine and Brown and all others, made Burnley’s first home defeat.  What mattered if the train took four hours to cover the forty miles’ return journey?  Go ahead, Everton! 

STILL WRITING
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 20 October 1925
Bee’s Notes last week, all Evertonians were holding an inquest or writing team-sheets.  The gear has been reversed, and now I welcome a letter, such as the following;-
“Paddock” writes;- Through the medium of your valuable and popular columns the supporters of the “Blues” have in the last few weeks been able to give their opinions as to the cause of the team’s failure.  Well, I think they will join together with me in congratulating the “Goodison Boys” on their win at Burnley.  They have not had the best of luck this season; let us hope they have turned the corner, and next Saturday we can cheer them on to their third victory of the season.  Good luck to your popular notes. 

FIRST HOME DEFEAT
Burnley News - Wednesday 21 October 1925
DIRECT METHODS PAY.  In the second half, when
BURNLEY WASTE THEIR CHANCES IN MATCH WITH EVERTON
A CONSTRAST IN METHODS
DEAN’S HAT-TRICK FEAT IN THE SECOND HALF
BURNLEY 1, EVERTON 3
(By Kestral)
Rarely have Burnley spectator been more keenly disappointed than they were on Saturday, when the Clarets, after having the greater portion of the play, surrendered the points to Everton, mainly because they refused chances. It not often that side as wasteful opportunities as Burnley were on Saturday, and though they were the better side in  the field the wretchness of their finishing was appalling, and they had only themselves to blame for defeat, which was so serious matter for the Burnley club. It appeared to be particularly Burnley's day for doing the wrong thing, and one of the outstanding wrong things that were done was Hill's failure to accept advantage of the toss. By choosing to play uphill against a strong wind he put big handicap on his ride, as was plainly evident the later stages of the game, when Everton were plainly outlasting Burnley men.
WHERE BURNLEY FAILED. 
But more serious was the fact that at a time when, despite their handicap, Burnley were overplaying the visitors, they failed to convert chances into goals. Cross missed one two minutes after the start, when Page put across a lovely centre, and, with only five minutes gone, Kelly worked into position, and then put the ball out at the far side. That was the position during practically the whole of the game.  Poorly led as they were, and hot very well balanced, they could do almost anything in the field, but they faded out badly in front of goal;  another instance being when Beel, after 36 minutes' play, got clean through and with only the custodian to beat put wide from less than ten yards range.  There was little doubt in my mind that Roberts scored after 28 minutes. Menham swinging around with the ball under the baras he caught it, and the Burnley players claimed, but were refused. But even this did not rankle half as much as the failure to round off advance movements. One thing which probably reduced the number of Burnley's attacks was fact that the play was too long kept, in the first half, on the right, where Kelly had another off day, though he could not complain about the service he got from Hill, Armitage and Cross. During a somewhat poor first half Burnley showed the greater promise, but it is seldom that they have to utterly failed to fulfil their promise.  Had they taken their chances they would have broken the heart of Everton, but the fact that Burnley failed gave the visitors confidence to so great an extent that they ultimately became the side to reckoned with. If what I was told correct, this was a game which was not altogether won the field. The thing which has keen troubling the Everton directors of late has been the slowness of the half-back line, all of whom (as well as backs and Troup) are Scots. Players do not always see the whole of a game, and it was obvious that as a result of taking notice of directors the Everton half-back line became one of its mainstay. Thus the wing forwards and centre were well the field, the latter as near offside possibly could be. The inside wing men were back somewhat, and the half-backs, whilst within reach of their forwards, were not far from the backs, with the wing halves watching the opposition extreme wing men and making long, first-time passes to the forwards. When they settled down to this class of play, as they were able to do owing to Burnley failures, they played capitally, and it came about that their extreme wing men and centre became very prominent and practically overshadowed the inside wing men. 
DIRECT METHODS PAY
In the second half, when all the keenness and excitement came, there were two distinct styles of football, Burnley's being clever but close, and making ground comparative slowness, as compared with Everton's long passws and direct methods, which got them over the ground at a big rate. For a good while Burnley, in spite of the tally of goals growing up against them, were admired for their persistence,  but it was too obvious that Roberts  persisted in lying so far back that he was unable to take advantage of the new rule, whilst Dean  became the opportunist, and did the hat trick.  Everton, did not do half the work that Burnley did in a somewhat thrilling half, but they did themselves of the incubus of Burnley's attack  and broke away on a few occasions they always carried menace with them by reason of the fact that the Burnley half-backs had so many calls made upon them against the wind in the first half, and had expended much energy  in driving their forwards on in the second-  The fact that Burnley were without  Waterfield made a great difference, for though Blinkhorn played well and confidently, he was often at a  loss what to do with Troup. The fact, too, that McCluggage had cross over affected his own play very considerably, though he had capital assistance from Parkin.  In fact, the whole of the half-backs did well, with Armitage a dominating figure. He showed a rare aptitude for opening out the game and for feeding his forwards with judicious passes, whist his anticipation and interception were extremely good and he often saved the side under difficult conditions near goal- Hill also played well, though he often left Troup, who, in the later stages especially, was too much for Blinkhorn. The latter, however, was on the whole the better of Burnley's backs, and did himself credit for a first appearance. Page was the best forward, but he was not plied as he might have been, and of the inside men Cross was outstanding and played moderately well. Neither Roberts nor Kelly reproduced anything like their best form. Dawson did well in goal, and was safer than Menham, though the latter was an enthusiast all through. Livingstone was the best of the visiting backs, and Troup, Dean and Peacock their best forwards.
DEAN'S HAT TRICK.
As has been indicated, the first half was slow, and the scoring was all done in the second half.  Ten minutes after the interval Burnley made a great attack and Beel headed in as Menham came out. The ball went over the keeper's head, and had not ROBERTS headed it in it would have entered the net. By taking up the position he did Roberts jeopardised the goal, as it appeared from the stand that he had got offside.  Almost straight front the kick-off Troup got away and centred for DEAN to equalise. Burnley attacked hard, and the game became extremely exciting, but in front of goal the Burnley men were flurried, and they generally met a consolidated defence. Time after time they swarmed around the and it was wonderful how Everton escaped further downfall. One must give credit to the Everton defence, which was undergoing a grueling time, and their after half an hour the visiting forwards broke away.  Dawson saved under difficulties on one occasion, but Troup again got away, beat Blinkhorn, and centred for DEAN to boot ball quickly, and Dawson could only touch it as it entered the net. From that time Burnley seemed to go to pieces, and with 34 minutes Peacock shot.  Dawson only half saved, and DEAN completed the movement with on the ground.  The teams were Burnley: Dawson: Blinkhorn, McCluggage: Hill, Armitage, Parkin; Kelly, Cross. Roberts, Beel, Page. Everton; C.G. Menham; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, Bain, Hart; Peacock, Irvine, Dean, Chadwick, Troup.  Referee Mr. I. Baker, Crewe. 

LIVERPOOL V EVERTON IN CUP SEMI-FINAL
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 21 October 1925
ANFIELD REVIEW BY BEE,
Sheldon, the ex-Aberavon forward, must see “bee” to-morrow morning.  At Anfield to-day, the Liverpool Senior Cup semi-final was played in muggy weather before a poor attendance.  Teams;- Liverpool; Riley; Parry, Garnet; Shears, Cockburn, Pratt; Hopkin, McDade, Baron, Shore, and Davies.  Everton; Harland; Raitt, Kerr; Rooney, Bain, Virr; Chedgzoy, McBain, O’Donnell, Kennedy, and Weaver.  Bain and Parry were the captains, and Mr. Constandine was referee.  Liverpool lost the toss, and had to face the Kop end.  McDade was hurt in the first moments of play though catching Jasper Kerr’s strong kick. 
COCKBURN DOMINATES
Cockburn played in attractive fashion, and continued the good work he had shown on Saturday.  In fact, he dominated the Liverpool forces, and McBain, although at inside right, was to be found dropping back to help in the troublous times of the defenders.  Everton were distinctly the better side up to half-time, but the manner of their taking the lead three minutes from the interval was unsatisfactory in part, because Shears mistimed a ball and the bounce of it lead to Parry handling in the penalty area, Kennedy scoring with the spot kick. Prior to that Harland had made two saves close in, but much more serious work had been done by Riley, who saved a hot one from McBain and another from Kennedy, having to fall to gather the ball.  On the other hand, O’Donnell headed against the crossbar.  Cockburn shot towards the corner flag and Baron, heading in, made the ball turn off at a tangent towards goal.
Half-time; Liverpool 0, Everton 1.
EVERTON PILE ‘EM UP
Everton took a two goal lead wo minutes after the interval, thanks to a Liverpool half-back not clearing or passing back.  The result was that Kennedy shot, and the ball luckily collided against a defender but went out to Weaver, who scored with ease.  Riley saved a moment later from O’Donnell, who was provided with a characteristic McBain pass.  Hardly once had McBain wasted a ball, and as he lay back he suited the new rule, and recalled his forward days with Ayr United.   O’Donnell scored at the fiftieth minute thanks to a kindly pass by Kennedy.  Fifty minutes –Liverpool 0, Everton 3. 

LIVERPOOL RESERVES 0 EVERTON RESERVES 4
October 22, 1925. The Daily Courier.
LIVERPOOL SENIOR CUP SEMI-FINAL.
O'DONNELL SHINES AS A CENTRE.
Everton earned the right to contest the final of the Liverpool Senior Cup by defeating Liverpool, at Anfield yesterday by 4-0. On the run of the play the victory was well deserved, though Liverpool are deserving of sympathy, inasmuch as they managed to hold their opponents until five minutes from the interval, when Everton netted owing to a doubtful penalty decision. It appeared as though the ball, after striking the ground, came back on a tangent, catching Parry's hand. The referee, however, was quick to decide in favour of the Blues, and Kennedy was on the mark with his shot. This point appeared to turn the tide completely against Liverpool, with the result that, in the second half, Everton overran their opponents to the extent of three further goals. Weaver increased their lead immediately after the resumption, and within five minutes O'Donnell placed them three up, the centre forward again setting the seal on Liverpool's discomfiture before the finish. Everton displayed the better football. Of this there can be no question, and as a line the forwards worked better together than the Reds' quintete. The latter neglected Hopkins in the second half, and for a considerable part of the game the outside right was a spectator. He had been their most dangerous raider prior to the change of ends, and Davies, on whom more work was thrown, did not get the ball across in the same manner. Shone, however, was an assiduous worker, but Baron has been seen to better advantage. The Everton attack owed much to the generalship of Neil McBain, who played at inside right as to the manner born. Playing among the half-backs, he piled his colleagues with judicious passes, but was usually to be found within shooting distance when the ball was returned. That O'Donnell has had previous experience of the centre forward berth was obvious –he played in that position in his junior days –and the former full back gave a dashing and vigourous display, which was not altogether lacking in the finer points of the game. He also showed a refreshing disposition to shoot at every available opportunity. Lying well on the backs, he harassed the Reds' defence to good purpose, and was almost invariably in a position to accept what chances came in his way. O'Donnell has proved his versatility more than once, but his display in this game showed him as an even better utility man than was at first imagined. Both defenders were sound, Harland delighting by the confident manner in which he made his clearances. Riley too though beaten on four occasions, was far from disgraced, and in fact kept a good goal. The respective centre-halves were the outstanding intermediate men. Cockburn for Liverpool being particularly good in attack while Pratt more than held his own against Chedgzoy till Everton had made their position safe. Everton: - Harland, goal, Raitt, and Kerr, backs, Rooney, Bain, and Virr half-backs, Chedgzoy, McBain, O'Donnell, Kennedy, and Weaver, forwards.

EVERTON BRING BACK KENNEDY AND CHEDGZOY
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 22 October 1925
THEIR GOOD WIN AT ANFIELD
Bee’s Notes
The Everton stock is raising.  The win at Burnley was solid and good; yesterday the side beat Liverpool in the Senior Cup semi-final by 4-0 and no could gainsay that after the penalty goal had been scored two minutes from the interval Everton were complete footballers, and the other side simply served to show once again how poor in the reserve talent of the Liverpool side.  The officials know it, and are working accordingly.  It is necessary that when first team accidents abound the Anfield side should be able to call up reserves.  In the past the reserve have never let them down, but this season I have seen sufficient of the second team to realize that they need refreshing and burnishing up.  Liverpool’s reserves in the trail games looked like being extra good if there were added weight and size.  Since then the trial side has become a trail side.  Thus when the team goes to Spurs on Saturday with a team “subject to alternation,” one realizes the difficulty of the selectors.  Rawling for instance, has played when he ought to have been in bed nursing a heavy cold; he has got over his chill, and as a natural sequence goes to his accustomed place.  Shone will be his partner, and as Bromilow is engaged in Ireland, Pratt returns to the half back line.
FURTHER COME-BACKS
Everton have chosen their team, and they have not been shy about making a change to a winning side.  Some way that is a tragic folly; others say that if a fault is sticking out directors selecting a side should realize it, and be thankful they won when the fault was there.  At any rate, be that as it may, Everton have brought back Chedgzoy and Kennedy for Troup and another, the selection of Irvine for Ireland leading them to bring back Sam and put Peacock inside one pace.  Thus the line reads very much like the beginning of the last month, and, as it is Menham’s first appearance at home in the Everton goal, I reckon Everton will very nearly touch record on Saturday, because of the goals gained by Dean and the general improvement in the side, together with the stiffening up of the defence and a fine game by an amateur goalkeeper.  All there lead to one way- the Walton way.  Incidentally, it must be years since both our locals changed their goalkeeper in one and the same week.  Riley comes in for Scott who is having a “cap” at Belfast and Nomads goalkeeper makes hisfirst appearance at Goodison Park in the Leeds game.  Everton team reads; C.G.G. Menham; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, Bain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Peacock, Dean, Kennedy, and Troup
McBAIN AS INSIDE RIGHT
Everton’s display yesterday was of a bright character, and I was surprised and delighted with the promise of O’Donnell as a centre forward and McBain as inside right.  McBain, of course, used to play forward for Ayr, and his natty and nippy way of bringing a ball to earth and then swinging it out to the wing or up the middle was an object lesson that some forwards should take to heart.  He made the game telling and the pass of such a character that the comrade could take the ball in his stride.  He can stood hard, but always inclines to offering the chance to someone else. 
PASSING PERFECTION
Considering he had a heavy cold, his display was of surprisingly good character.  O’Donnell told me, as I told you weeks ago that he commenced as a forward, and only by an accident to a comrade did he find himself pitchforked into the defence.  He has since shown up well as a goalkeeper, but I think his natural bent is centre forward. Do not forget that he was playing against the outstanding half-back of the field in Cockburn and then realize that he got two goals and headed one ball to the bar.  He is a fiery shot at an angle or “on the straight,” and his heading is a very direct type.  Rooney and Virr bore testimony to the many good things I have said about them for a year, and Kerr, like Raitt, was equal to anything that came along, and each was sure in footing the ball.  Harland, one is happy to say, made a number of really good saves. 

EVERTON THREE CHANGES.
October 23 rd 1925. The Daily Courier.
Leeds United, who visited Goodison Park tomorrow, will find the Everton side changed in three instances from that which, won at Burnley. Irvine will be assisting his country at Belfast, and the Everton directors are overcome this by moving Peacock inside and bringing back Chedgzoy, where Kennedy displaces Chadwick. The team reads: - Menham; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, Bain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Peacock, Dean, Kennedy, and Troup. Everton Reserves to Oldham with O'Donnell continuing as leader. The Reserves will be: - Harland; Raitt, and Kerr; Rooney, Reid, Virr; Millington, Murray, O'Donnell, Chadwick, and Weaver.

EVERTON’S RALLYING CRY V. LEEDS
Liverpool Echo - Friday 23 October 1925
MENHAM’S BOW TO LOCAL PUBLIC
Bee’s Notes
GOOD-ISON
There is a new or at Everton. The wind has gone down; the players' form his game up 'There has been a general reckoning, and the sure total of it is that Everton have been playing just as prettily as early last season, but with this distinction: they have been much more practical, and they have made one dribble suffice rather than show the effort an zigzag dribble. Then when you see Everton to-morrow at Goodison Park against the luckless Leeds United team you will see a side that has changed its plan of campaign and has made it pay. Give then, your encouragement; give them confidence, spectator; give them a run for your money! They played so well at Burnley that I have no fears in my own mind about the third victory of the season coming their way. Moreover, the stamp of play will certainly make appeal to the onlookers, who after all do love to see football.  Leeds have suffered severe knocks in recent weeks, and those who were at Anfield do not forget the display Johnson gave. This, together with the fact that it is Gordon Menharn's initial appearance at Goodison Park for the Everton side, all tends to make the game a notable one, and  I shall he astounded if, in fine weather, the crowd does not touch 45,000. You cannot mistake the enthusiasm there is for Everton; the loyalty of the spectator who is just yearning for the real Everton and a worthy position for worthy team. The reappearance of Chedgzoy and Peacock on the wing and the reappearance of Chubby Kennedy in the attacking division will be points of special survey, too.  Everton; C.G.G. Menham; MCDonald, Livingstone; Brown, Bain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Peacock, Dean, Kennedy, Troup.  Leeds United; Johnson; Duffiled, Menzies; Edwards, Hart, J.W. Baker; Armand, Whipp, Jennings, Wainscoat, Jackson. 

C.G.MENHAM
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 24 October 1925
The Northern Nomads’ goalkeeper, C. G. Menham, got into the good books of the Everton officials by his display against Burnley last week. They think is sure to become an amateur international. Like Fred Mitchell, he wears glasses, but not whilst playing. He has hefty punch, and once broke two fingers during game with an amateur side.

JAMES MILLER
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 24 October 1925
James Miller, the former Everton right winger who came to North End after the war, and who is one of the most travelled players in the game, is now with Luton. It is said that in the course of 11 seasons he has played with 11 clubs. This must be something like record.

OLD TIMES AND TIMERS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 24 October 1925
VICTOR HALL TALKS OF GOALKEEPERS –THE BURNING TOPIC OF THE DAY
Jack Hillman once said after a hard match at Goodison Park; “People say goalkeepers are all made.  I think it must be true.  No sensible man would be a goalkeeper.  Jack was a wonderful player in his prime.  Rarely would you see a man of his huge girth who could flung himself from end to end of the goal with greater dexterity.  Yet there was something of the cynic in his words quoted above, for of all the players in his team he had the hardest grueling in most matches.  Long before he came to Everton, Jack Hillman was one of the famous goalkeepers of the League.  He had the reputation at Burnley of being unbeatable by any fair shot, and as for a change! Well, against his bulky frame the average forward thought twice before risking it!  when a player, and especially a goalkeeper, is well endowed by nature with a physique calculated to repel shocks, there is or was, shall we say, a type of mean player who was not above having a sly dig, if he could get a chance without getting the official eye of the referee upon him.  If these convert attacks by mean-spirited players were confined to “sly digs,” there might not be much harm done, but sometimes the injury is more serious and the motive is not always merely mischievous.  In Hillman’s case, and in that of many another good goalkeeper, the writer has seen evidence of deliberate and malicious injury, slyly given in the cover of a scrimmage, that neither the public nor the referee have seen inflicted, and of which they have had no idea.  It would probably surprise the average spectator, who thinks he sees every movement of the players’ arms and legs in the course of a game, if he were to see in the dressing-room after a hard match, the extent of bruises and blows that have been borne by some of the players in the course of the game.  When Hillman came to Everton he was already a famous player, and if in time he came to be somewhat hefty in his methods of repelling an ugly rush, it must be put to his credit that for many years he had been a marked man, and had received more injuries than ever he had given. 
Dick Williams had been a goalkeeper for Everton prior to Hillman’s time, and he had the reputation of being a gentlemanly player, quick and alert, with a great stride and a giant reach, yet with all his gentleness, Williams too had learned the lesson, that goalkeepers were no favourites of fortune in a hard game.  He, too, had a plentiful crop of bruises to boast of, but it must not be forgotten that in those days the rules permitted legitimate charging of the goalkeeper, and some referees took a poetic licence in what they regarded as “legitimate charging.” 
Teddy Doig, of Liverpool was the most famous goalkeeper that Sunderland, or the Tyne, had ever given to the game up to his time, and the native skill of this son of Scotia has rarely been even equaled since last he played for Scotland.  Teddy in his day was the most perfect goalkeeper that brains and skill combined could give to the game.  Time and time again, aye hundreds of times in his career, when all was lost for his side, his sure and steady defence defied all form of attack.  I have seen him on many occasions, when he alone has broken the spirit and paralyzed the nerve of a strong attacking team.  When wave after wave of attacks would forge through some depleted defence, the nimble “Ned” would fasten on the ball from whatever angle it came, and then- safely!   Rarely was he known to fumble a ball, or give a faulty clearance, and with his passing, went one of the old school of goalkeepers, who helped to make the game in Britain. 
Harry Storer, of Liverpool, was another famous keeper who left his mark on the game, and helped materially to raise the prestige of his club.  There are people who have never missed a Liverpool League match since the marvelous goalkeeping of Storer helped to make them firm adherents of the game.  In private life, Harry Storer was a charming personality, and a welcome companion on many a long journey where his fame as a recontour was held in high repute!  These and David Jardine, while being players of an earlier period, had a personality in the game, as had Kitchen of Everton, and yet it can be equally said of every goalkeeper to-day, that each has an individuality.  The point for comparison is the effectiveness of playing skill to-day as compared to that of earlier players.  Now, in modern, present day football, the public have an aid in realizing the skill, risk, and details of goalkeeping that Press and public twenty years ago lacked; and that is the skill of modern photography.  It is a commonplace now to view in detail an incidental photograph of Saturday’s League match, showing four or five figures in the air at once.  It probably amazes readers of the illustrated Press to have recorded for them the fact that players two or three feet in the air can indulge in nudges with their elbows, knee-kicks, and a number of prods with heel or toe, and that the naked eye can neither visualize nor recall!  A camera shutter moving at the twenty-fifth or fiftieth of second, details with infallible truth much that the referee has never seen.  Whether the camera has ever been taken in evidence in claims made for dangerous play for before a football commission I do not know, but I feel convinced that, sooner or later, such commissions will have to accept such evidence.  It is sometimes an eye-opener in such camera shots to see, even to-day, the amount of elbow work that is thus being indulged in.  Players will be seen with locked arms or clenched fists; and mechanically the photograph emphasizes many unlawful purposes to which head, arms, and elbows are thus introduced.  The long-thrust arms of the goalkeeper are then generally seen shooting above the cluster of heads repelling the shot; but a close study of these same photographs will show that at that same instant the whole of his body stands absolutely unprotected.  Head, chest, back, ribs, and loins are naked to every sly attack, and often the camera records the jar of an opposing knee or elbow that looks accidental and harmless enough, but that may mean actual injury and later on acute suffering to the players who, at the moment, is thinking nothing of himself, and all for his team!  If anyone were to be crowned with laurels in a team that goes through the season’s games and emerges at the end triumphant, that man should be the lonely man who of all the team lives only in the hectic moment of attack.  Other players may, at times, play slack or well,  one moment’s mistake is covered by the brilliance of the next, but the “goalie,: one mistake means generally a goal down, and possibly the hazard of a lost game!  Somehow or other; the crowd forgets or forgives the errors of the forwards or the backs, unless long sustained, but the “bloomers” of the man between the posts are never wholly forgiven.  Six or twelve months after the game, it will be recalled that in that certain match he blundered a goal that cost the match and lost the Championship, or maybe. “The Cup.”  Like a nightmare the memory clings, and a hundred brilliant saves are forgotten for the one lapse. 
Jack Hillman was, of course, only speaking in bitter irony when suffering from a bruised and aching body, when he spoke that day.  Goalkeepers, really, are brave men; that’s why they are goalkeepers.  More than any other player they carry and bear with honour the fortunes of club and crowd, and that they are to-day so all-round fine fellows, and brilliant players, is one of the glories of the game. 

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 24 October 1925
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON RALLY AND RATTLE ELEDS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 24 October 1925
“DUVAL” TELLS THE STORY OF DEAN’S HAT TRICK AT GOODISON PARK
WAINSCOT INJURED AFTER SCORING
Everton; C.G.G. Menham; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, Bain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Peacock, Dean, Kennedy, Troup.  Leeds United; Johnson; Allan, Menzies; Edwards, Hart, J.W. Baker; Turnbull, Armand, Jennings, Wainscott, Jackson.  Everton had a rousing reception from a big crowd to-day, who viewed their wins over Liverpool (mid-week) and Burnley with special pleasure.  They brought in Peacock and Chedgzoy as a right wing, and Kennedy and Chadwick.  It was C.G.G. Menham’s first appearance in the senior side at home, and he had a welcome that was very gratifying.  The opening promised well, and, following a smart move by Turnbull and Armand, Dean got cleverly through the Leeds defence, and Johnson had to save a very fine shot.
DEAN’S FIRST AT HOME
Dean was very alert, and his positional play in the early stages was exceptionally fine.  His success in opening the scoring after three minutes’ play was due to his policy of anticipating forward passes, and when he shot the ball struck the inside of the upright and cannoned into the net.  The goal was popular, and the 35,000 spectators showed their appreciation.  The game was fast and interesting and both sides put in plenty of earnest effort.  Dean kept the game open with excellent passes to the wing, and from one of his movements Chedgzoy went through but finished with a wide effort, while a moment later Kennedy was a yard too high. 
A DANGEROUS FRONT RANK
Everton got nothing tangible out of a free kick and Wainscott showed cleverness with deft footwork that brought trouble for the Everton defenders.  Still, there was far more danger in the work of the Everton forwards and they carried out their attack with swiftness and accuracy.  There was an extraordinary tussle on the Leeds goal-line, Johnson and several colleagues being bunched together on the ground, with the ball beneath them, and Johnson got the ball away in surprising fashion.  Leeds came near to equalizing when Jackson put across a short length centre, which Livingstone did well to clear. 
DEAN HEADS THROUGH
Edwards was a splendid worker in the Leeds middle line, and it was from a movement initiated by the half-back that Menham fumbled the ball, but McDonald cleared before any damage was done.  Then came another goal to Dean.  The manner of scoring was most unusual, Chedgzoy got away and dropped the ball into the centre, and Dean rushed up and although hampered by the attention of Allan, he got his head to the ball and placed it into the corner of the net.  Both custodian had a fondness for running out, and Johnson was almost beaten for the third time when he failed to gather the ball, but Troup who was just about to shoot, was judged offside.  Menham made a useful save with a terrific punch, and the referee spoke to Wainscott for his rather vigorous charge on the Everton goalkeeper, Wainscott tried to give his side a lead, and he put in some pretty and effective work, but hard as the Leeds side played they met with no success.  They lacked driving power near goal.
A PROLIFIC PROVIDER
Chedgzoy was one of Everton’s best forwards.  He was more effective with his centres then he has been for many a day, and had all the chances which he provided bene taken up, Everton must have had a bigger lead.  At the thirty-seventh minute, however, Kennedy scored the third goal with a beautiful first-time drive from one of Chedgzoy’s centres. 
KENNEDY GETS THE THIRD
Kennedy took the ball in his stride and drove in a very fast ball, which Johnson had not a ghost of a chance of saving.  A little earlier Dean and Troup failed to convert one of Chedgzoy’s centres, which was poor play rather than bad luck.  Everton certainly deserved their lead.  They were more business-like, and the open work of the forwards was far more effective than usual.  Menham made his best save near the interval when he took a high ball and cleared with great confidence after Livingstone had headed away a shot by Armand.  Half-time; Everton 3, Leeds United 0
SHAKING THE NET
Although three goals in arrears Leeds were not inclined to lose without a fight.  They were exceedingly smart on the ball, and no one was more effective or energetic than Edwards.  Jennings shook the woodwork of the Everton goal when he got through, following a steady movement by Edwards, and if Peacock was not an ideal partner for Chedgzoy, he was useful.  Bain had worked throughout with great energy and was one of the successes of the Everton side.  Without doubt, the most improved player was Chedgzoy, while Dean got far more chances and much more room in which to develop them than he has had on many occasions. 
DEAN DOES THE TRICK
When Dean scored the fourth goal at 55 minutes, it was Chedgzoy who supplied the opening, and his signaled his intentions to Dean, who was thus prepared to take the ball when Chedgzoy put it into the centre.  Johnson’s only chance was to run out, and this he did, but Dean got his foot to the ball, and it dropped just beneath the crossbar into the empty goal.  Menham made a grand save from point blank range when Almond shot.  The Leeds layers ought to have scored easily. 
WAINSCOT INHURED AFTER SORING
Leeds got some come compensation for their untiring efforts, when Wainscott scored after sixty-three minutes’ play.  The ball came across from the Leeds right and although Menham ran out he was too late to prevent Wainscott from shooting the ball into the net.  A minute later the scorer, Wainscott, was badly injured in a collision with McDoanld, and was taken away on a stretcher.  Dr. Baxter examined the Leeds man, and he was taken from the ground.  He was suffering from a dislocated and fractured elbow, and was taken to the hospital.  Peacock missed a great chance by hesitating right in front of the Leeds goal.  Menham gave the big crowd a fright when he dropped the ball, but he quickly regained possession, and made a very fine save from a shot by Hart.  Johnson was one of the busiest men on the field, and he just as daring as at Anfield a couple of weeks ago. 
WORTHY OF THEIR SUCCESS
The loss of Wainscott meant much to Leeds but they never relaxed their determination, and frequently harassed the Everton defenders.  Still Everton were well worth their victory, which was a tribute to the clever and vigorous work of the forwards, backed by a sound half back line and capital defence.  Bain was always in the thick of it.  Menham made some really good saves, although he was not always certain in handling, but Peacock, as already indicated was not a great success as a forward.  The outstanding forward was easily Chedgzoy.  Peacock sent again to the bar, and Johnson just prevented Troup from scoring with the rebound. 
JENNINGS SCORES
Jennings scored for Leeds at the eighty-ninth minute with a first-time drive that went into the corner of the net.  Final; Everton 4, Leeds United 2
Wainscot badly injured in collision with McDonald, Wainscott being carried off on stretcher, with doctor in attendance.

 

EVERTON 4 LEEDS UNITED 2
October 26, 1925. The Daily Courier.
WAINSCOAT BREAKS HIS ARM.
DEAN AGAIN GETS THREE GOALS.
“What we have we hold” was evidently the motto of Everton when, with a comfortable lead, they resumed in the second half at Goodison Park. In fact the battle was as good as won in the first half. Everton in that stage played more convincing football than at Burnley, Leeds United showed too late, they could play better football than that they stated with, and that with Wainscoat off, unfortunately, seriously injured. Everton might have scored even more goals, but in the last quarter they dropped into their old style. The pretty “me to you, and you to me” passes were introduced, and occasionally a half-back slipped the ball to a back. Leeds took advantage of this, but, of course, their tactics was hopeless at this stage. At no period did Everton find the circumstances for the open game so favourable as at Burnley.
PUZZLED.
Undoubtedly both sides were puzzled by the antics of a light ball, which skidded swerved and spun in extraordinary fashion. Chedgzoy sampled it first at the outset, when he flashed the ball across the goal-mouth, and it glanced off the upright. He was surprised to see the ball curl out, for he felt certain it was going through. The direction of some of Bain's passes was spoiled by the same cause, and that was why he pushed the ball along rather gingerly at times. Whether Chedgzoy, introduced as right winger, is as fast as he was is a matter of opinion. He is convinced he is. Much improved, he was the outstanding forward on the day. He was a tactician, too, in outmanceuving Menzie, and plying Dean with passes along the carpet. The passes were indeed dished out freely and unselfishly to the young ex-Tranmere Rover, who seldom failed the trust reposed in him. Youth was served by experience, and Chedgzoy and Dean came to a fine goal getting understanding. At first the centre was inclined to forge too far ahead, with the result that Chedgzxoy had to lift the ball to outwit the opposition and get in his centres, whereas when he dropped back somewhat he got the ball along the ground, and only had to dash through. Dean is to be congratulated on his getting three goals two weeks on the run. On the present progress he has the making of a great centre, but he would be the first to acknowledge the help from his colleagues.
A TRUSTY RIGHT FOOT.
The Troup and Kennedy wing was effective if not brilliant. Credit must be given Kennedy for his great goal after 37 minutes. It was from Chedgzoy's centre, and was a first time shot taken, which was unusual, with the right foot. The Everton half-back line came up to expectation, with Bain as a splendid general utility man. Everton were well served by the last line; McDonald was a sound, cool back, although the mishaps, a pure accident, in which he was involved with Wainscott, the Leeds Captain, had an unsetting effect on him and all the players, who got to know the news on the field that the Leeds man had fractured and dislocated his elbow and had been taken to Stanley Hospital, where he remain till today. McDonald was clearing when Wainscott –following his goal who is one of Leeds heaviest players collided with him. The Everton man was winded and shaken. Livingstone was an alert partner. His damaged right ankle, which kept him out of the side so long, is about right again, but naturally Livingstone has the feeling to keep it out of danger from a tap. The amateur goalkeeper, C.G.C. Menham, must feel flattered at the reception he got on his first home appearance. His display justified the reception. Some supporters were saying that Menham is a Howard Baker in embryo. Good as Menham's display was, he has not quite the facility of the great amateur in getting up to high shots. He was not afraid to take risks most of his clearances were certain; but like Johnson, the Leeds goalkeeper, who had more to do, he was tempted too often to leave his charge. Leeds were not at their best till the closing stages, but Everton were more than value for their second win at home. Turnbull never got into action, for he received a tap on the leg, and was limping during the greater part of the game. Leeds did not succumb without a fight, and with more support Jennings their goal-scoring centre, who scored one, would have been seen to better advantage. Teams : - Everton: - Menhan, goal, McDonald and Livingstone, backs, Brown, Bain, Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Peacock, Dean, Kennedy, and Troup, forwards. Leeds United: - L. Johnson, goal, Allen, and Menzie, backs, Edwards, Hart and Baker, half-backs, Turnbull, Armand, Jenning Wainscott, and Jackson, forwards.

EVERTON’S FURTHER WIN WELCOMED
Liverpool Echo - Monday 26 October 1925
HAIL CHEDGZOY
DEAN’S TWICE-THREE TABLE
By Stork
Everton defeated Leeds United, but if one takes away the three goals recorded by Dean, who proved beyond all doubt that he can take a chance if the right ball comes his way, there is little else about which to talk.  It was not a victory over which we could rave, for, truth to tell, I was greatly disappointed with the general football both sides. The score rather suggests that Everton were brilliant, but such was not the case. If I said Leeds were poor and that Everton took advantage of their weak defence, it would better explain the game.  The game opened out well, and Everton, for the first fifteen minutes, led us into the belief that they would account for Leeds by pure and enjoyable football, but after that period they became just an ordinary, hard-working eleven, with Dean helping himself to three perfect goals, and Kennedy sandwiching one in to spoil Dean's hat-trick.  Leeds put up such a great battle against Liverpool that it is quite possible that we had expected too much from them. We got little if Johnson's goalkeeping and Edwards's display at right half back were excepted. Edwards was without doubt the beat half back on the field. He strove with might and main to get his forwards working smoothly, but without success. His wing man, Turnbull, seemed to be carrying a lame leg from the start. Few, I am sure, had noted this, but it was made evident to me the way he failed with his centres. The other wing was the better; Jackson and Wainscoat (the latter of whom had the misfortune to break an arm just after he had scored) were Everton's greatest danger, for Jennings, who scored the second goal, had to work single-handed down the middle piece.  Menzies and Allan were never at home, and the Everton forwards had the beating of them when they liked.  Dean took up a sensible position, just on-side, and it was small wonder that he got in an early blow. Macdonald, who time and again turned defence into attack, had a hand in at least two goals. Dean trapped his long lob, and straightaway drove for goal, the ball striking the post on its way into the net. "Mac" with another clearance enabled Chedgzoy to centre for Dean to head a second. The ex-Rover has no peer when it comes to heading a ball; in fact, a former international player seated near to me said he was the best centre forward in the country. This is a broad statement, but it may be proven ere long. Chedgzoy, who had a merry innings, gave Kennedy a centre which the little inside-left "hit" while on the half-turn, and Johnson was unable to stop such a volley.  The fourth goal was rather curious.  Chedgzoy "swiveled" round Baker and missed the ball. Dean and Johnson raced for it. The former managed to lift it over his head and into goal. So the scoring ended and Everton won a poor game.  Chedgzoy, as will be seen, was one of the best forwards, with Dean and Kennedy close up. Peacock was "ordinary," and Troup, although indulging in clever dribbles, was not at his best. The half-backs were not at their brightest. They threw their weight into the game, but were not the subtle trio of former days. McDonald and Livingstone were sound in defence, and they more than once troubled their own goalkeeper by getting in his way. Menham could not he blamed for the two goals scored against his side, but he did not always handle the ball at the first "clip"!

EVERTON’S BEST
Athletic News - Monday 26 October 1925
DEAN AN EFFECTIVE LEADER AGAINST LEEDS
WAINSCOAT INJURY
EVERTON 4 LEEDES UNITED 2
By Junius
A regrettable happening marred the game at Goodison Park.  Wainscoat collided with McDonald 20 minutes after the interval and he was removed on a stretcher suffering from a fracture of the upper arm and taken to hospital.  Everton’s success by four goals to two did not flatter them in the least.  Their points were recorded before the accident to Wainscot, and their forwards were so persistent that it would not have been surprising if they had scored more.  The real team spirit was shown all the time, and Everton have not played better football in any game this season.  The half-backs and forwards have found a settled plan of campaign and the play of the inside forwards bewildered the Leeds half-backs and thoroughly upset the defenders.  McDonald and Livingstone were an effective pair. 
MANY SCORING CHANCES
The scoring was opened after three minutes by DEAN, from 15 yards, with a ball that came direct from McDonald, and another long punt by the back to Chedgzoy led to DEAN heading a second goal after 17 minutes’ play, the keeper being apparently unsighted by Hart.  Several openings were wasted. But after 37 minutes a third goal came.  Chedgzoy flashed the ball across the goal to KENNEDY, whose shot was too much for the keeper.  Everton’s fourth goal, ten minutes after the resumption, was a remarkable one, and followed upon the most convincing play that the United had as yet served up.  Jackson looked like going through when McDonald, successfully challenged, for Chedgzoy to beat Baker and centre to DEAN.  Johnson had come out and it seemed odds against the Everton centre scoring, but the ball passed under the bar into the net.  Five minutes later, WAINSCOT, taking a pass from Armand, scored with a surprise shot, and on a further return the inside left met with his mishaps, after which the quality of play deteriorated.  The United fought hard, and before the close JENNINGS further reduced the lead. 
DEAN’S OPPORTUNISM.
Dean showed himself both as a successful leader and an opportunist.  The whole forward line, part from occasional lapses in marksmanship, did well, with Bain behind them, clever in anticipation and resolute in defence.  In the rear McDonald and Livingstone showed complete understanding.  Menham had his first test at home and could not be held responsible for the two goals against the side.  Johnson effected many fine saves, but the backs were unsteady under pressure, partly in consequence of the fact that the halves were completely overrun. Jennings were allowed little latitude, and Jackson, speedy and resourceful, was the most progressive forward.  Everton; C.G. Menham; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, Bain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Peacock, Dean, Kennedy, and Troup.  Leeds United; Johnson; Allan, Menzies; Edwards, Hart, Baker (J.W); Turnbull, Armand, Jennings, Wainscott, and Jackson.  Referee; Mr. W.P. Harper, Stourbridge. 

WAINSCOAT’S ARM BROKEN. 
Leeds Mercury - Monday 26 October 1925
UNITED’S UNLUCKY VENTURE TO EVERTON
A LIVELY DEAN
By Hubert Grant
Scorers.—Everton: Dean (3), Kennedy.  Leeds United: Wainscot and Jennings. 
All followers Association in the West  Riding will sympathize with Wainscoat and the Leeds United club in the misfortune which befell them at Everton, and which will keep the captain of the team on the injured list for two or three months to come.  Midway through the second half, and only a minute after Wainscoat had opened the scoring for Leeds United, the inside left collided heavily with MacDonald, Everton right back. Both came down, Wainscoat underneath, with such force that the Leeds man dislocated his left elbow joint and fractured a bone in the forearm.  He was removed on an ambulance in great pain and taken to hospital, but it is expected that will be able to return to Leeds to-day to-morrow.  In the first few minutes of the game, Turnbull had gone lame with a strained left leg, the injury sustained in the match at Liverpool reasserting itself, so that it was obviously not United's lucky day.
EVERTON’S YOUNG MARKSMAN.
They caught Everton at the top of their form, the victory at Burnley the previous week, when “Dixie" Dean did the hat-trick,” evidently having put a lot of confidence into the team, who played more vigorous and open football than is usually forthcoming from this always attractive side.  Everton’s footwork and understanding was as smart as ever, and it would have been a fine defence that could have held them, particularly Dean, who still some months under nineteen years age and who is nearly as big as Hart, the Leeds centre half. This lad, who made such a reputation with Tranmere, but who on his introduction to First Division football found the change too much for him, has improved enormously and seems a natural marksman. 
DEAN’S LATITUDE.
All the same, it was a bit of a shock to see the way in which the Leeds United defence allowed Dean to run loose, and how the wily Chedgzoy on the right was given an afternoon out. The international winger was permitted to put across spoon-fed passes, of which inside men of even average ability could scarcely fail to make use, and all four Everton goals came from Chedgzoy's passes.  The first goal was scored after five minutes, when Dean, with fast cross shot, which struck the far post before going into the net, gave Johnson chance, and the second after twenty-five minutes Dean again, when headed in.  Kennedy got the third goal six minutes before the interval, meeting pass by Chedgzoy and shooting without waiting for the ball to touch the ground. The last of the four came seven minutes after the interval. Dean got the ball unmarked in front goal, and Johnson ran out to meet him; but thecentre forward lifted the ball over the goalkeeper’s head just under the bar. Leeds United stuck, it out very pluckily, and their second goal was scored three minutes from the finish by Jennings after Armand had made the opening. 
DEFENSIVE TACTICS
Earlier in the match, the United several times came very close, and missed one certain chance through Jackson's inability to put across lobbing centre. It is a weakness which this promising young winger will have to remedy constant practice.  The last two weeks’ experience points to the necessity of the United adopting fresh methods in defence and playing much more closely to the dangerous men in the opposing attack. There is not sufficient cooperation between the backs and halves, and the backs, without their old off-side weapon, are run off their feet. 

IRVINE CAP FOR IRELAND
October 28, 1925. The Daily Courier.
Robert Irvine played for Ireland against England at Belfast, which ended with no goals being scored.

OLDHAM ATHLETIC RESERVES 0 EVERTON RESERVES 2
October 28, 1925. The Daily Post and Mercury.
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 10)
From start to finish the home side, were hopelessly outplayed, only on very rare occasions did their forwards get near the Everton goal. The visitors were a more balanced and polished side. Their forwards were quicker on the ball, easily superior in combination and always more effective in finishing. The Athletic halves were where bad as a line, and failed badly in constructive work, Murray and O'Donnell scored for Everton. The surprise was there was not more goals. Everton: - Harland, goal, Raitt and Kerr backs, Rooney, Reid, and Virr, half-backs, Millington, Murray, O'Donnell, Chadwick, and Weaver, forwards.

EVERTON “A” 0 PORT SUNLIGHT 1
October 28 1925. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
LIVERPOOL COUNTY COMBINATION.
At Townsend-lane. The home side were beaten by the only goal scored in a game in which little good football was seen. Everton had many chances to score, but the inside forwards were erratic in shooting. As the game proceeded Port Sunlight improved, and it was only the fine play of Braithwaite and Hamilton, which kept down the score. Davies scored for Port Sunlight after his namesake had saved from Parry and Warty.

McBAIN AT INSIDE RIGHT FOR EVERTON
October 28, 1925. The Liverpool Daily Post
Everton have made a change in their team to meet the Arsenal at Highbury on Saturday. Both Irvine, who played for Ireland against England at Belfast on Saturday and Peacock, who appeared against Leeds United are injured, and McBain has been chosen to play inside right to Chedgzoy, this being the first time the Scottish centre half has played forward in a League match for Everton. He occupied the inside right position in the Liverpool Cup-tie at Anfield last week, when his placing and judgment were of distinct value to his side. The team is C.G.C Menham; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, Bain, Hart; Chedgzoy, McBain, Dean, Kennedy, and Troup. The kick-off is at three o’clock.
The Everton Reserves team to meet Stoke City at Goodison Park, on Saturday is; Harland; Raitt, Kerr; Rooney, Reid, Virr; Parry, Murray, O’Donnell, Chadwick, and Weaver. O’Donnell is making great strides as a centre forward and has scored four goals in three matches.

EVERTON’S SURRPISE SELECTION
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 28 October 1925
McBAIN AS A FORWARD
Bee’s Notes
WELDING
At Highbury, the Arsenal without Buchan (injured and not likely to be fit by Saturday) will find Everton a very changed side from the side one of their officials watched some weeks ago.  I think the Blues have a great chance of working the circle at the Arsenal ground spite of the fact that Irvine and Peacock are injured.  The main point of the team-sheet is the reappearance of Neil McBain as an inside forward.  As I stated when he played a week ago against Liverpool, he is an adapt schemer at inside right, and was simply carrying on the good work that he had done years ago at Ayr with the United.  McBain’s passes and his general helping at half-back when needed make him show up as a Triton among minnows at Anfield.  He has played in other positions than centre half back for Everton, but at wing half he was not a success.  He is suited to the new game in a forward position, and I can picture the London people wondering how Everton come to be so lowly when they see their style of play next Saturday.  I fancy the following side sure to win;- C.G.C. Menham; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, Bain, Hart; Chedgzoy, McBain, Dean, Kennedy, and Troup.  The kick-off is at three o’clock. 
The Everton Reserves team to meet Stoke City at Goodison Park on Saturday, is; Harland; Raitt, Kerr; Rooney, Reid, Virr; Parry, Murray, O’Donnell, Chadwick, and Weaver.  O’Donnell is making great strides as a centre forward, and has scored four goals in three matches. 

BIG FOOTBALL DEAL
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 28 October 1925
EVERTON SIGN HARDY, OF STOCKPORT
AN INTERNATIONAL ‘KEEPER
OBOE PLAYER AND SAFE CUSTODIAN
Everton have signed Hardy, Stockport County’s international ‘keeper, and have thus sealed a contract they had often talked about with the poverty-stricken Stockport club. 
HIS HISTORY
Harry hardy, the Stockport goalkeeper, is one of the soundest players the club has ever had, and certainly one of the most popular.  He is wholly a Stockport product.  A native of the town, he was apprenticed to the trade of bricksetting, and became a skilled workman in this occupation.  He began his football career with a local junior club, Brentnall-street, and then transferred to Ward-street, another local  club, whom he helped to become leaders of their league.  His post then, as now, was between the sticks, and he showed remarkable promise.  During his last season with Ward-street, in the first ten games he never once let the ball get past him into the net.  He served in France during the war with the Queen’s Royal West Surreys, and was taken prisoner in April, 1918 and for eight months suffered the most terrible on his release and demobolisation he resumed his local football connection by playing for Brook Villa, a junior team.  He later played a few games with New Mills and then in the 1918-19 season came to Stockport and was signed by the County club as a professional.  It was one of the soundest things the club’s management have ever done.  He was young, and took a whole-hearted interest in the game and the directors saw in him great possibilities as a custodian.  During his first season with the County, Hardy kept goal for the reserve team, and entered the first team after the second match of the 1920-21 season.  This was the season the County suffered relegation to the Third Division, but it reflected no discredit on Hardy.  He played exceedingly well.  His game improved rapidly, and he very soon began to be looked upon not only as a thoroughly reliable custodian, but as one of the finest the club had ever possessed.
A MUSICAL MAN
Hardy was wanted by Newcastle and others months ago, and the great barrier to his leave-taking from his old home town was the fact that he is an accomplished musician, and used to play the oboe in the local theatre.  He has kept goal for England and last season was in much favour with the selectors of representatives teams.  He made one such representative game at West Bromwich, where, as usual, he was clean, sharp and stout in his defence.  Rumour in Stockport states that he transfer figure is round about 3,000 pounds. 

EVERTON’S NEW GOALKEEPER
October 29, 1925. The Liverpool Daily Post
Everton completed negotiations with Stockport County yesterday for the transfer of Hardy, the international goalkeeper, and he will play for his new club at Highbury against the Arsenal, on Saturday. Owing to injuries to Kendall and Harland, Everton have been handicapped in this department of the team, and the amateur C.G. C. Menham, is not always available. Hardy is a skilful goalkeeper, and he should strengthen the side. Hardy was a member of the Football Association team which toured Australia last summer, and also gained international honours in the match between England and Belgium. In addition, he kept goal for the English League, against the Irish League last season. Apart from these occasions, he did not miss a match for Stockport, and appeared in 197 consecutive games before going to the Australian tour. He was born at Stockport, and signed for the County in the 1918-19 season, being promoted to the first team after the second match in the following campaign. He served in France during the war with Queen’s Royal West Surreys, and was a prisoner for eight months.

HARDY SIGNS FOR EVERTON.
October 29 1925. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
Everton completed negotiations with Stockport County, yesterday for the transfer of Hardy the international goalkeeper and he will play for his new club at Highbury, against the Arsenal on Saturday, owing to injuries to Kendall and Harland. Everton have been handicapped in this department of the team, and the amateur c g c Menham, is not always available. Hardy is a skilful goalkeeper, and he should strengthen the side. Hardy was a member of the football association team which toured Australia last summer and also gained international honours in the match between England against Belgium in addition he kept goal for the English league against the Irish league last season. Apart from these occasions, he did not miss a match for Stockport, and appeared in 197 consecutive games before going on the Australia tour. He was born at Stockport, and signed for the county in the 1918-19 season, being promoted to the first team after the second match in the following campaign. He served in France during the war with the queen's royal west surreys, and was a prisoner for eight months.

STOCKPORT GOALKEEPER FOR EVERTON
Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail - Thursday 29 October 1925
Hardy, Stockport County’s goalkeeper has been transferred to Everton.  He is a native of Stockport and commenced playing in junior football there.  He was signed by the County in 1919-20 and afterwards created a record for the number of consecutive appearances in league football. 

INTERNATIONAL GOALKEEPER JOINS EVERTON
Lancashire Evening Post - Thursday 29 October 1925
Hardy, Stockport County goalkeeper, has been transferred to Everton.  He is a native of Stockport, and commenced playing in local junior football.  He was signed by the County in 1919-20 and create a record for the number of consecutive appearances in League football.  Hardy played for England against Belgium, has figured in an inter-League match against Ireland, and was one of the England team which toured in Australia. 

HAPPY THOUGHT
Liverpool Echo - Thursday 29 October 1925
Bee’s Notes
Everton players (Hunter Hart, Chedgzoy, and McDonald) called yesterday to see Wainscoat, the Leeds player, who was injured on Saturday.  They found the Leeds player still in great pain, but the promise of improvement is ripe.  It was a happy and thoughtful act on their part to visit the hospital.  I have known of cases where the injured player has been lying up for weeks without a soul visiting him.  Yesterday the Huddersfield F.C., chairman ‘phoned me for Wainscoat’s address so that he might visit the hospital.  Another happy thought.  And now let me offer a word of sympathy on your behalf to Mr. Tom McIntosh, the Everton secretary, who has had a houseful of sickness for some time.  His eldest girl was taken to the fever hospital yesterday.  Surely this must be the last “offence.”  We wish them all a speedy recovery. 

BRIGHTLY CLEANS
Liverpool Echo - Friday 30 October 1925
Bee’s Notes
The Everton banner should gleam to-morrow.  They have got a fine move upward and now that Harry Hardy has been signed many thinks there will be a continued ”settling up” of outstanding accounts.  There is no doubt that some of the members have been “windy” about the possibility of the goalkeeper errors, and everyone in this city is glad that the club has taken a strong, long view in signing an international type and a man who is known for his hearty goalkeeping.  Menham’s help has been most opportune and exceedingly helpful, but naturally the club had to seek out someone they could command, whereas in the case of Menham the fact was patent that he was badly wanted by Nomads who had suffered through his turning out with the pro, side.  I shall not forget Gordon Menham’s work at Burnley in a hurry; not will the other Everton players.  Meanwhile we have the novelty of a new player in goal and Neil McBain in the inside forward position – a post he hold so well when playing against Liverpool a fortnight ago.  I don’t think I ever looked on Everton’s chances so brightly as this week; I think they are sure to beat Arsenal, who have a good side and may not be playing Charlie Buchan, who is their mainstay and inspiration while Brain gets the goals.  At Goodison Park there is a visit from the Stoke side, so I take it that Kenny Campbell, who has only just got over his “thumbs up” will be keeping goal for the Potters.  Everton Reserves have a good-all-round side, and to-morrow they will command a good attendance and serve up an enjoyable game.  Everton; Hardy; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, Bain, Hart; Chedgzoy, McBain, Dean, Kennedy, Troup.  Arsenal; Lewis; Mackie, Kennedy; Baker, Butler, John; Hoar, Buchan, Brain, Neil, Haden.  

EVERTON’S RAID ON GUNNERS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 31 October 1925
HARDY’S DEBUT F.E.H.” DESCRIBES THE GAME WITH THE ARSENAL AT HIGHBURY
Everton; Hardy; McDonald, Livingtsone; Brown, Bain, Hart; Chedgzoy, McBain, Dean, Kennedy, Troup.  Arsenal; Robson; Mackie, John’ Baker, Butler, Blyth; Hoar, Buchan, Brian, Neil, Haden.  Referee Mr. H.E. Clayton (Derby). 
London was fogbound this morning, but towards mid-day the weather improved considerably. Everton at the Arsenal ground brought out their new wares—Goalkeeper Harry Hardy, of Stockport, made his debut for Everton, and McBain became an inside forward.  The Everton team accompanied by the chairman and deputy-chairman of directors, together with Messrs. Wade and Banks, travelled to London yesterday afternoon.  This afternoon the city developed the first fog of the season, and at noon Fleet-street was plunged in darkness. 
HIGUBURY FOG ENVELOPED. 
The mist cleared slightly about one o'clock, and when we arrived at Highbury it was only to find the Arsenal enclosure enveloped in fog.  The fog again lifted, but it not until half-past two that the gates were opened and the patient crowd tame through.  Great interest was evinced in the first appearance of Hardy, the ex-Stockport goalkeeper, and despite the dismal gloom there ass quite a good assembly when play started. 
GOAL FROM A BRAIN WAVE.
There were 20,000 people present when play began in a dim light. The Arsenal started, and just they put the ball in play this fog came down on the ground again. Everton were the first to get going and Troup put in beautiful shot, which was well cleared by the Arsenal custodian. The visitors swooped down again and Dean shot in timely fashion, but the ball was well fielded. The home forwards then made ground and from a pass by Haden Brain scored from twenty yards with a shot which Hardy got to but failed to hold.  This point came after four minutes play, and for some time afterwards the Gunners kept Everton on the run.  Fortunately the defence was on its best behaviour and both the backs cleared in splendid fashion. The Everton attack then made clever play and Kennedy missed the mark by a mere matter of inches. A few minutes later the Goodison Park brigade were in aggressive mood, and Troup on two occasions tried to equalise, but the shots were wide.  Arsenal replied with a dangerous volley, and Brain put in a very hot shot, which propelled the ball just over the bar. So far play had been fairly even, though it was extremely difficult to follow from the shadow of the Press stand. 
HOAR USES MISKICK TO  ADVANTAGE. 
The Arsenal again attacked strongly and Baker, making a miskick, the leather was seized upon by Hoar, who netted with a swift shot. Everton replied with a move on the right and there was a claim for a penalty by reason of the fact that Chedgzoy had been fouled by the Arsenal left back. The referee, however, declined to entertain the proportion. As the game progressed the visibility became worse, and there were times when section of the spectators completely lost sight of the ball. Buchan, who was being well watched was penalised for a foul, but nothing came of it, and the nest item of interest was a solo run by Troup, who finished wide of the mark. 
BUCHAN'S GIFT TO BRAIN. 
Then McBain got through and put the ball to Troup, who again was unfortunate in not finding the net. Chedgzoy then came into the limelight with one of his characteristic sprints, but the effort faded away, and when the famous international winger again got going he forced a corner, but this was cleared.  Just before half-time. Buchan got away and beating the Everton defence, put the ball to Brain, who pushed it into the net.  Half-time; Arsenal 3, Everton 0
EVERTON FOGBOUND
GUNNERS SHOW ADOUNDING CONFIDENCE
THREE GOALS BY BRAIN
VISITORS’ VAIN EFFORTS TO STEM ONSLAUGHTS
GOAL BY McBAIN
All things considered, the Gunners were scarcely full value for the lead, though they had certainly shown great activity.  Everton had been out of luck with their shooting, and this was emphasized in the early stages of the second half, when Haden got through and enabled Brain to score a fourth goal for his side.  This was a result of excellent combination, and it stirred Everton to some purpose.   McBain again showed his cuteness and acumen in footwork, but failed to finish well, and when Chedgzoy once more got the measure of the home defence he was just a shade too wide of the mark.  The Evertonians were now giving the Londoners a taste of their quality and Dean got in a great show which was well fielded. 
VAIN EFFORTS TO RETRIEVE
At this period the light improved appreciably as did the play of the Evertonians.  They attacked in a manner which did infinite credit to the half-backs and backs alike.  The Arsenal were playing with great confidence, and in one breakaway Buchan put the ball to Hoar, who sent in a hard shot which was very adroitly manipulated by Everton’s new goalkeeper.  In the later stages of the encounter the mist came down again, but play was carried on with undiminished spirit, and Troup once more failed at the critical moment.  Dean tried to make amends for this by bustling between the backs, and put through a glorious shot, which was finely cleared by the caretaker.  Buchan then electrified the crowd with an example of his perfect control of the ball but Brain was unable to apply the finishing touch. 
BRILLAINT GOAL BY McBAIN
McBain tricked two of the Arsenal defenders and scored a wonderful goal which left the home keeper guessing, this coming after eighty minutes’ play.  It was a fast rising shot which went into the top right-hand corner of the net, and even the home supporters applauded what may be called a classical goal. 
Final; Arsenal 4, Everton 1.

EVERTON RES V STOKE CITY RES
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 31 October 1925
At Goodison Park.  The game opened in Everton’s favour, and in the first five minutes O’Donnell succeeded in opening the score with an angled shot, which completely deceived Campbell.  Campbell afterwards saved another glorious drive by Weaver.  Play then veered to the other end, and Harland made a very good save from Johnson.  Final; Everton Res 1, Stoke 0. 

ST. HELENS TOWN V EVERTON A
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 31 October 1925
(Liverpool County Combination)
At St. Helens.  The Everton forwards exhibited clever footwork, but were not dangerous near goal.  A clever piece of combination by the home forwards led to Booth opening the score with a brilliant shot,.  Haughton, the visitors’ inside left. Shot just wide of the post.  A shot by Booth was saved by Davies kicking over the bar. 

OLD TIMES AND TIMERS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 31 October 1925
LIVERPOOL’S LEAD IN THE “HOUSING QUESTION” OF FOOTBALL-BY VICTOR HALL
In matters football, we of Liverpool, including naturally Everton are truly citizens of no mean city.  When one visualizes to-day the handling and entertainment of a vast concourse of people for a period of two or three hours on end, it is no small responsibility of those whose business it is to see to it that they are kept in comfort, and in good humour for that period.  A great crowd of people is something more than a number of individuals.  It has a tendency to develop emotions in the mass, that are foreign to the individual in the mid.  Psychologists tell us that anger or passion, fun or gaiety can stir people to greater depths in the bulk than is likely in their separate individualities or in smaller groups.  And it is, therefore, no light or easy task for anybody of men to have on them the responsibility of catering for the emotions of a great multitude.  To do this regularly every week, and to do it in probably two or three hundred centres f individualism week by week and year after year without at times riot or turault, is in itself a sterling tribute to the comraderies of sport in general and of league football in particular.  For consider a moment what varying emotions a crowd in the mass will experience in the course of an ordinary game! There will be humour, as in every game, lively incidents develop between friendly opponents.  There will be wild enthusiasm on some favourite delights the crowd with stirring play; there will be stern feelings for the unlucky one who probably and frequently neglects the proffered gifts of victory.  Successively through the game these rival or warring emotions will be in evidence, and in keenly fought contest will rise to fever heat.  In cup ties or matches of importance, where for weeks expectations have run high, and chances of victory carefully weighed, the cup of victory may be dashed away by rank poor play, or by misunderstood decisions of the officials controlling the game.  High and passionate feelings are freely developed, and the tension of the crowd in mass may be strained to the point even of danger occasionally, and, fortunately for us all, very occasionally, the fatal spark is applied to the tinder, and then we have a blaze.  But in the whole, and taking the year’s totals of league and cup-tie games, how wonderfully our football crowds control themselves.  Something of the English character, you will say?  Well, probably yes, but even in Liverpool we have many who are –shall we say? –Scottish, or Welsh and of course Irish, and yet the common bond of civic citizenship, and no doubt civic pride, has done something to make us feel rather a shade better than some other partisan crowds we have visited.  When one therefore looks over the sea of faces at Anfield or at Goodison and thinks over the control and guardianship of that huge crowd, and one cannot fail to think of those who after all are responsible that everything goes off well every Saturday.  The twenty-two players on the field with the three controlling officials have a great responsibility, you must recognize.  They and the dozen or two club official looking on from some spot or other must often feel what would happen if they didn’t play the game-in every sense.  This brings me to the point of the men on the cinder heap or behind the goal.  After all, he is the man in the crowd that matters.  He is the unit in the mass that can work for good or ill among his neighbours.  If he has the instincts of a sportsman in his blood, he can help to make a good crowd.  If he is a blackguard or a Bolshie, he can help to raise a riot all right.  No trouble ever arose spontaneously.  Someone must start it, and I often think that if our decent dockers had their own way with the blackguards who shout fifthy expressions at the players there would be fewer blackguards.  Thank goodness in Liverpool are not troubled as badly as some clubs with the bad manners of their “supporters.”  An honest “damn” can be forgiven when some hard-worked-for goal does “over” at the finish of a run.  No one would blame a man for being merely forcibly expressive, but I would like to see the foul-mouthed yapper muzzled or sat upon.  To see our great grounds in Liverpool week after week packed with the serried lines of pink faces –tier on tier –is a great tribute to the men who have made the game and the men who made the grounds, too!  It doesn’t seem so many years ago since we trudged through the muddy pools at Oakfield-road and across the “waste ground” that led to the wooden palings and the rickety turnstiles.  It seems but a while back since one passed along the cinder path in front of the old stand at Kemlyn-road end and stopped to chat or shake hands with acquaintances already seated there.  The game might be going on at the time, and Hope Robertson, Alick Lochhead taking a “throw-in” while we passed, but it didn’t stop the game, and didn’t stop our conversation.  There was not so many people on the stand in those days.  But there were quite a number behind the goals, and swarms of youngsters on the cinder heap at the far side, where now is the big stand.  Their still cries resounded throughout the game.  Often they had a little impromptus game of their own, with a “rounder” ball, while the big game went on. 
Ah me! Those youngsters of those days have grown up now.  They have seen the great track across the park to the stone field that was earlier Walton Stiles, leading by pleasant paths and over the railway bridge to Walton Church.  Those boys will remember Skerving’s Nursery, and Mr. Skerving’s house that is now the Spellow Hotel.  Some of them may remember Mr. O’Neill, who managed it, and whose eldest son was afterwards secretary of the old Liverpool Tramway Company.  They may remember the laying out of Goodison Park and Mr. Edwin Berry’s jocular treat to the magistrates that if they didn’t give permission to slightly enlarge the Winslow Hotel they might have trouble some day with the crowds, as thousands were expected to gather there – “at times.” 

STUD MARKS
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 31 October 1925
By Louis T. Kelly

 

 

 

October 1925