EVERTON DEISIVELY BEATEN BY UNITED
Newcastle Daily Chronicle-Thursday, September 1, 1921
NEWCASTLE UNITED 3, EVERTON 0
Newcastle United’s opening match of the season at home provided their supporters with a very satisfactory victory, for Everton were beaten quite as easily as the score of 3 to nil would suggest. It was not by any means a great game; it was rather too one-sided to warrant any such description, whist at times the Tynesiders showed there was need for a little more experience of each other’s play before perfect footwork and understanding can be established. Even so they were well ahead of Everton, whose attack soon spent itself against the Tynesiders’ solid defence. In the first ten minutes Everton’s wingers, Chedgzoy in particular, seemed likely to sweep all before them but it as a mere flash pending the Newcastle players finding their feet. Once the Tynesiders got going, they kept up a pretty persistent attack, yet it was not until after 39 minutes had gone that the first goal came. Up to that period Fern’s goal had had some narrow escapes, and once a good effort by Harris and Seymour, when the first-named headed in, was negatived, right so, for offside. But there was more than a suspicious that Paton’s first goal was illegal, for it seemed as though one of the Newcastle forwards had handled the ball in the penalty area before Paton drive it into the near corner of the net. Any infringement, however, had escaped official notice. The second half saw the almost complete subjection of Everton, and as United added two more goals they won comfortably. Harris got the first of these nine minutes after the interval, from a pass by McDonald, and Paton got the last goal of the match about a quarter of an hour from the finish. crowning a centre by Seymour. There ere many other near things, notably by Aitken, Mooney, and Harris, but the defence held out. A feature of the game was the number of off-side decisions, and Harris was often a victim. He failed to appreciate his actual position often, but at the same time he and Seymour were occasionally pulled up quite erroneously. Then both sets of backs indulged in the off-side theory, United particularly so after taking so commanding a lead. Newcastle’s strength lay in the middle line where Mooney, deputising for Low reached a high standard both in attack and defence. His tackling was as good as his placing, and he kept the Welsh international safer than did Brewster in the case of Harris. Equally effective were Curry and McIntosh, each of whom did good feeding work. The home forwards showed some pretty football, but as a line the combination was not as good as could have been desired. The line did not lack dash, not was there any absence of shooting, most of which was good. In defence, Lawrence had an easy time, excepting for clearing a few corners, and Hudspeth and McCracken quite subdued the Mersey wingers. Everton owed much to their halves, who were too busy in defence to give much support to their forwards. Fern and his backs got through a lot of hard work creditably and Crossley and Davies were the most consistent of the forwards. There were about 45,000 spectators. Newcastle United; Lawrence; McCracken, Hudspeth; McIntosh, Mooney, Curry; Aitken, Paton, Harris, McDonald, Seymour. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Brown, Brewster, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Crossley, Harrison.

GEORGE HERBERY BARLOW
Manchester Evening News- Thursday, September 1, 1921
Mr. George Herbert Barlow, of Kenyon Road, Wigan, electrical engineer, an old Everton and Preston North End forward, who played five times for England in amateur international matches, and died intestate and a bachelor left £774 gross, and £601 net.

EVERTON LOSE AT NEWCASTLE
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, September 1, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Newcastle United fully merited their victory by 3 goals to nil over Everton, at Newcastle last night, when 45,000 spectators were present. The game was not a particularly good one, for after the first fifteen minutes Everton made a very moderate show, and were almost completely subdued by the Newcastle halves. In that line Low was dropped in favour of Peter Mooney, and this young Tynesider, flanked by McIntosh and Curry, reached top class. He was equally good in attack and defence. The failure of the visiting forwards to get going was entirely due to the fine tackling of the Newcastle halves, and further behind neither McCracken nor Hudspeth gave anything away. As an indication of the visitors’ poverty of attack, it need only be mentioned that Lawrence, apart from saving corner kicks, had only once to save a shot and that was from Fazackerley. Shooting was not one of Everton’s strong points, but it has to be admitted that they got few chances. On the other hand, Fern was hotly assailed, and once four point-blank drives inside a few seconds were charged down, while Newcastle won well, they should on the run of the play have had more goals. The fact remains that their first point was not a sound one for before the ball was netted, Paton distinctly handled, but the infringement escaped the notice of the referee, and Paton went on to net at close range. Up to that period, each side had played pretty football, but some little feeling crept into the game and lasted up to the interval. The second goal, nine minutes after the restart, was cleverly engineered by McDonald, and when he centred Harris nipped in between the backs and scored. The last goal came about a quarter of an hour off the finish, and was due to Seymour’s sun and centre, Paton scoring close in. Everton ere never really dangerous after the opening fifteen minutes, yet their forwards worked hard especially Crossley and Davies. They lacked support from their halves for only Brewster gave any passes that were collectable. Both Peacock and Brown had more on hand than they could manage. Both backs were also kept at full stretch and Fern’s goal must be described as having had a charmed life. Superior footwork and understanding gave Newcastle their grip of the game but they took some little time to settled down. A somewhat greasy pitch and ball after a shower of rain helped to make things somewhat difficult, but after all is said Everton’s display must be regarded as disappointing. Their early dash, especially of Chedgzoy and Harrison, soon evaporated, and for the greater part of the game there was little or no semblance of combination. The wingers were eclipsed, and the insiders lacked support from their halves.

FOOTBALL INJURIES
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, September 1, 1921
Downs, Crossley, and Brewster have to see specialist to-night owing to injuries. Most unlikely Downs and Crossley will play against Manchester United.

AN OLD EVERTON FORWARD
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, September 1, 1921
Mr. G.H. Barlow, of Wigan, an old Everton and Preston North End forward, who played five times for England in amateur international matches, and died intestate and a bachelor, left £774, net £601.

EVERTON’S DAMAGE -THREE MEN TROUBLED
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, September 2, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Last night’s exclusive and unfortunately, startling line regarding Everton gave one seriously to think. Downs, Crossley, and Brewster all put out of action. It is feared that Crossley’s leg trouble will be severe. At any rate, not one of the three is likely to play against Manchester United. Still, I think, the probable team given below will suffice to beat the Manchester men, for our reserves are strong and United are weak. Everton; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Clennell, Harrison. Manchester United; Mew; Brett, Silcock; Harris, Grimwood, Scott; Harrison, Spence, Goodwin, Partridge, Robinson
REID BROTHERS COME TO TOWN
Mr. Alty, the New Brighton F.C manager, has made two good captures in John and Maxwell Reid, both of Belfast Distillery, and brothers of David Reid, the Everton player. They will both play tomorrow in the Lancs. Combination match against Atherton. John Reid is a centre forward, aged 22, height 5ft 9 ½ in., weight 11st. Maxwell is a right half-back, aged 26, height 5ft 7in, and weight 10st 7lbs. Both were born in Kilmarnock, Scotland.
EVERTON PLAY FLEETWOOD AND CLENNELL
Everton today decided on the following side, by which it will be seen that Clennell and Fleetwood reappear;- Fern; Downs, or Livingstone, McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Clennell, and Harrison.  The Everton secretary asks shareholders to be sure and bring their tickets and passports, so that there shall be no delay in entering the ground. Everton “A” play their first home match of the season at the Tramway ground, Green-lane tomorrow, 3.30 hen they will have as visitors the second string of the newly-formed New Brighton club. The Wallasey club is sending over a strong team, and great interest will be taken in how Harry Makepeace’s proteges shape against them.

GAULT GETS GOING
Derby Daily Telegraph - Saturday 03 September 1921
Ernest Gault, who scored for Stockport last week, is a native of Newcastle-on-Tyne, and first came to the front with Everton in war-time football.  In two seasons he scored over 70 goals, but as soon as League football restarted he appeared to lose his old power in front of goal.  He was tried by Cardiff, but the Welsh club passed him on to Stockport.  

WIGAN SIGN PARKHEAD AND THE POWDERHALL HANDICAP WINNER, EATOCK
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 3, 1921
Contrary to a statement made last week-end, T. Eatock, the Ince “flier” has not signed on for Everton. He has been chosen to play for the reserves team of Wigan Borough, for whom he signed as an amateur several weeks ago.

EVERTON’S DEPUTIES
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 3, 1921
CLENNELL’S REAPPEARANCE IN SENIOR SIDE
FLEETWOOD IN THE MIDDLE PLACE
F.E.H. TELLS OF OLD TRAFFORD TUSSLE
UNITED TURNS THE TABLES
Everton; Fern; Livingstone, McDonald (Captain); Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Clennell, Harrison. Manchester United; Mew; Brett, Silcock; Harris, Grimwood, Scott; Harrison, Spence, Goodwin, Partridge, Robinson. Referee; Mr. G. Asson. Everton won at home against Manchester United, and believed they could do something similar at Old Trafford to-day, even though they had to do without Brewster and Crossley. Downs was also a doubtful starter. Crossley’s injury, it is feared, is going to keep him out if the game for a while. Clennell and Fleetwood came back to First Division football.  Manchester United were a much-changed side from their opening game, and Harrison on the right wing, was expected to prove better than Gibson. The new Everton directors and quite a number of supporters travelled to Manchester today to witness the return game with Manchester United at Old Trafford. The weather was cloudy and threatening, but there was a crowd of something like 15,000 present when the players turned out on an emerald playing pitch.  Both teams had been reconstructed since the last meeting, and there were six changes in the home ranks and three in those of Everton’s. Everton won the toss, and Goodwin started against a stiffish breeze. United forwards at once proved along in good order, and the home centre was about to shoot when he was clever dispossessed. The visitors at once repaid the compliment by racing down on the left, and Harrison after being once checked put in a fine centre, which Davies just failed to turn to account.
PERSISTENT ATTACK
Clennell and Harrison were again the picture, and a foul on the first named threatened danger when Silcock rushed in to the rescue. Still Everton continued their attack on the left flank, and further close passing on the part of the clever partners enabled the ball to be placed to Davies, who shot over the bar. A breakaway on the home right was well checked, first by Peacock and then by McDonald and the visitors made further progress through Chedgzoy, who was rather roughly bowled over by Scott.  Everton maintained their aggressive mood, and a concerted movement terminated in Davies sending in a swift low shot, which Mew got to just in the nick of time. It was a good save, and was cordially cheered by the crowd. Attractive work on the part of Robinson and Partridge gave Brown and Livingstone something to think about, but they proved equal to the occasion. The next incident was a rather nasty jar, which McDonald received when he head came in contact with Spence’s foot, but the plucky back was soon all right.
A THRILLING MOMENT
So far the game had been fairly fast and interesting with the visitors always the stronger side, and they further demonstrated this when Peacock at long range, shot into Mew’s arms. Everton then developed their attack in wonderful fashion, and there was a gasp of astonishment when Harrison rounded Brett and give Davies a beautiful centre. The player met the ball and netted it out of Mew’s reach, but the referee ruled the Evertonian offside. The visitors however, still kept pegging away, and much of their footwork was especially pretty to watch. Chedgzoy movement off the mark by individual fashion, but he was well watched by Scott and both his final shots went wide. At length United roused themselves to greater activity and Spence finished a promising movement with a shot that give Fern an anxious moment. Clennell was in the limelight with a characteristic dribble which Davies might have converted into a goal but for the intervention of Silcock. The wearers of the blue jersey were active as ever and Chedgzoy was instrumental in forcing a couple of corners, but these were ably dealt with by the home defenders.
THE UNITED CLOGGED
Apart from the occasional break away, the Manchester forwards could not get going at all and Everton’s powerful range became almost monotonous especially as they had not lead to goals. On once occasion Chedgzoy actually danced through the home defence and looked an instance scorer when Silcock who is a really clever player took the ball from the Evertonian’s toes. It was a pretty trial of individual strength. Subsequently three inside Everton forwards showed some brilliant combination and Fazackerley was once well closed when he was grassed.
THE TWO HARRISONS
Suddenly United got away in ding dong fashion, and Spence sent the ball a cross to Harrison, who sent in a long cross shot which struck the upright and glanced into the net, not giving Fern any chance of saving. This quite unexcepted success put new life into the home side, and there was a fierce bombardment from the right wing which gave the Everton keeper grave trouble. The visitors, however, were not long in retribution. They moved down on the left and from a free kick Harrison sent in a stinging shot which Mew got to but failed to hold, and the leather passed into the net. These two goals came within a few minutes of the interval, and excitement run high when the players retired for the usual rest.
Half-time; Manchester United 1, Everton 1.
The first half had been all in favour of Everton, and the springing of the two goals was something of a surprise. The Everton forwards were all bright and nippy, but occasionally dull in front of goal. United were distinctly lucky to split the honours at the turn.
SPENCE BEATS FERN
There was a largely augmented attendance when play was resumed. United were the first to make play, and a very determined attack on the left culminated in Partridge putting the ball over the bar. The Manchester forwards now seemed to take the bit between their teeth for they showed great improvement and eight minutes after the resumption Harrison put the ball across to Spence, who scored with a shot which Fern appeared unable to get at owing to being unsighted by the full back. As may be imagined the pace was now hotter than ever, and end-to-end play was the general order. The Evertonians put on a bold front but over-anxiety spoiled their finishing touches. Clennell and Davies suffering especially from this. Meanwhile the United vanguard was playing with great confidence, and Harrison once ran clean through to finish with a rising shot that passed outside. Fleetwood, the old war horse, checked a couple of dangerous rushes, and at the other end Chedgzoy sent in a beauty from the corner flag, which Mew just fisted clear. Then Clennell came through and shot with all his might, but the flight of the ball was deflected at the cost of a corner. This led to another, which was negotiated in turn, and in the later stages of the contest play was more vigorous than ever. Result; Manchester United 2, Everton 1.

EVERTON “A” v  NEW BRIGHTON
The Liverpool Football echo-Saturday, September 3, 1921
At Green-Lane. Everton were the first away, and after five minutes from a corner well taken by Russell, Moffatt opened the score, and later Simpson added a second. New Brighton pressed hard, and it was only the brilliant work of Caddick, Morris and Hope which kept the them at bay.
Half-time; Everton “A” 2, New Brighton 0.

CENTRAL LEAGUE
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, September 3, 1921
EVERTON v.  WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
THREE GOALS IN FIVE MINUTES
At Goodison Park. Teams;
Everton Res; Salt; Fare, Yarwood; Weller, Leddy, Grenyer; Jones, Reid, J.E. Blair, Wall, Alford. Wolves Res; Croft; Watson, Woodward; Rouse, Caddick, Cater; Price, Brooks, Smart, Mayson, Gill. Everton won the toss, and played opened even. The item of note was a fine centre by Jones, which was intercepted by Woodward, who made a fine clearance close in the goalmouth. It will be noticed that Everton were compelled to make changes owing to the first team calls.  The right wing of the Wolves were giving Yarwood and Fare some trouble, but were easily repulsed without causing Salt any uneasiness. Again the Everton right wing was in evidence, Jones giving Wall a nice opening, but Wall shot ridiculously wide. A mice move by the Wolves looked dangerous, and again they were kept at bay through good work by Leddy. Shortly afterwards a mistake by Grenyer almost let in Mayson, but Fare retrieved the situation by rushing across and placing outside. The chief danger in the home forward line came through Jones, who consistently sent in good centres which were not taken advantage of. Then a mis-header by Leddy let in Smart, who gave to Gill, but that player was brought down by Yarwood. Everton, who had been enjoying most of the play for the first twenty minutes were now kept defending, and Grenyer only just diverted a good shot from Brooks. The best bit of play so far was witnesses by the home forwards initiated through Wall and Alford but ended, after good passing by the five forwards, by Wall shooting over the bar. In the general run of the game Everton ought to have been two or three goals up. Easy chances were missed through ridiculously high shooting. Five minutes from the interval Jones left the field through having strained his leg.
Half-time; Everton Res 0, Wolves Res 0
THREE GOALS IN FIVE MINUTES
After half a minute’s play in the second half Everton were duly rewarded with a goal through splendid work by Alford, who placed his centres across the goalmouth for Blair to net. Three minutes later the Wolves were on level terms, Smart beating Salt from close quarters. In another minute Blair gave Everton the lead. Smart equalised for the Wolves, making the scores level.
Final; Everton Res 2, Wolves Res 2.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 3, 1921
By Louis T. Kelly

• Everton’s big defeat in the Far North on Wednesday was even more unexpected than Liverpool’s fall at Sunderland
• By the way, the last named and Newcastle United are the only First Division members to come through the first week of the season with full points
• Everton’s form against Manchester United was very fine, but a few of those surplus goals would have been more than useful at Roker
• The wonderful Buchan, with two goals each against Everton and Liverpool, leads the way in the first week’s returns

MANCHESTER UNITED 2 EVERTON 1
September 5, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON UPSET AT OLD TRAFFORD.
A DISAPPINTING GAME.
Everton's visit to Old Trafford to fulfil their return engagement with Manchester United was disappointing in more senses than one. After a contest in which there was plenty of vigorous, if rather rudimentary, football, the visitors found themselves in arrear by the odd goal and so made the Mancunians a present of two valuable points. This was the more annoying inasmuch as the Evertonians had practically all the play in the first half, and they should certainly have led by a couple of goals at the interval. Weak and wholly unsatisfactory work on the part of the inside forwards precluded this, and the teams crossed over with a goal each to their credit. It was hoped that the second half would witness an improvement, but it was just the reverse that happened. The wearers of the blue jersey fell away to nothing, and Manchester United taking advantage of this, popped in another telling shot, and kept Everton out until the call of time.
RUN OF THE PLAY.
The visitors opened in promising fashion, and there was some good, if rather scrappy work on the part of Davies and his wings. The half backs too, kept the home forwards well in hand, and Everton pressed continually. They tailed off however, at the critical moment, and the score was eventually opened by United. Harrison, the home outside right, got the off the mark at top speed and finished with a long-range shot that hit the inside of the far post and glanced into the net with Fern a looker on. Everton took up the challenge immediately, and while a couple of minutes Harrison, their outside left, equalised with a free kick with a well-judged and timely shot. In the second period as we have said, play ran all in favour of the Old Trafford brigade, and it was not long before they established a lead through Spence, who turned a clever movement on the part of Robinson to good account. From this point the home forwards dominated the game until a few minutes from the finish when Fleetwood ploughed his way right through the field, and then parted the ball only to see Davies put it over the bar.
THE PLAYERS.
The work of the Everton forwards, with the exception of the wingers, left something to be desired, though there were occasional flashes of brilliance. Harrison was always speedy and clever, and the same observation applies to Chedgzoy. Fleetwood was the pick of the half-backs but, the outstanding figure on the side was Livingstone, who in this, his initial First League game, established himself as a full back of high class rank. His clean kicking and tackling were generally admired.
McDonald worked well, and Fern may be forgiven the shots that beat him. United are by no means a great side, but they posses the inestimable quality of perservance. Silcock, Robinson and Spence were the stars of the home side. Teams: - Manchester United: - Fern, goal, Livingstone, and McDonald (captain), backs, Brown, Fleetwood, and Peacock, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Clennell, and Harrison, forwards. Manchester United: - Mew, goal, Silcock, and Brett, backs, Scott, Grimswood, and Harris, half-backs, Robinson, Partridge, Goodwin, Spence, and Harrison, forwards. Referee Mr. G. Asson.

EVERTON RESERVES 2 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS RESERVES 2
September 5 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Goodison Park. The home team made a very convincing opening and appeared likely to gain a substantial lead at half-time, but many opportunities were thrown away through erratic shooting. The extreme wingmen, Jones, and Alford, played well, and sent in good centres without result. Salt was rarely troubled owing chiefly to good defensive play by Fare and Yarwood. At the interval neither side had scored. In the second half three goals were scored in five minutes, Blair scored first for Everton, than Smart equalised, and Blair again put Everton ahead. Five minutes from time Smart made the scores equal. In the last minute Woodward, who played well through out, saved his side from defeat by charging down a good shot by Reid. Teams : - Everton Reserves: - Salt, goal, Fare, and Yarwood, backs, Weller, Leddy, and Grenyer, half-backs, Jones Reid, JE Blair Wall, and Alford, forwards. Wolverhampton Wanderers Reserves: - Croft, goal, Watson, and Woodward, backs, Rouse, Caddick, and Carter, half-backs, Price, Brooks, Smart, Mayson, and Gill, forwards.

EVERTON "A" V NEW BRIGHTON
September 5, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
LIVERPOOL COUNTY COMBINATION.
This Liverpool County Combination match was played at Green-Lane, and ended in a victory for the home side by 4 goals to 1. The visitors brought a strong team with them and were somewhat unfortunate to be beaten so decisively as they had most of the play, but failed repeatedly in front of goal. Hope in goal, Caddick and Morris were in great form for the home team, for whom goals were scored by Russell, Spencer, Moffatt, and Barton. McQuarrie scored for the visitors. Result Everton A 4; New Brighton 1.

SCRAPS; NOT A JOINT
Athletic news- Monday, September 5, 1921
MANCHESTER UNITED TURN THE TABLES ON EVERTON
A NEW SCOTTISH BACK
By Tityrus
If the result be deemed more important than the quality of the play then Manchester United had every reason to be satisfied with their success against Everton at Old Trafford. If, on the other hand, the means by which victory is gained are considered of more moment than the win then the match should afford a subject for hard thinking. Neither eleven showed such skill as spectators have a right to expect from two teams which appear in the best league competition in the land. The game reminded me of the patchwork quilts one used to see in country cottages, inasmuch it was a jumble of bits without arrangement or any attempt at design. Perhaps the bedspread of the poor was really the superior article, as it hung together. These players were separate entities, different individuals, and if they had ideas of collective effort they were not clever enough to carry them out as teams endowed with the team spirit. One was so tremendously disappointed with Everton that it seemed a mystery how they could have won the previous week by five clear goals. The United exceeded expectations, but even so it would be folly to think that they can remain in their class with such football as they showed. It would be ridiculous to assure the directors of the United that they have found a team; it would be a great illusion.
GOALKEEPERS SURPRISED
For a long time the play was of a scrambling character, and the first incident that kindled a spark of enthusiasm was a surprise drive by Stanley Davies that compelled Mew to kick the ball away. He had no time to do anything else. The Everton left wing was rather assertive, but there was no real progress by either side. Like the farmers who drink claret at the rent audit dinner “no one got any forra’der,” although Mew had to turn above bar a well directed long shot by Peacock. Stanley Davies turned one of George Harrison’s ground centres into the net, but the Welshman was obviously offside. Still, there was one occasion when Everton would have taken the lead but for Mew, who dashed out to Fazackerley and deliberately kicked a corner before the Evertonian could get the ball under complete control. Gradually the United, seeing that their opponents were not in the deadly mood of a week before, took heart and began to attack on the right. All along Spence had been prompting William Harrison and getting little in return, but at last HARRISON made a long drive which hit the far goal-post, the ball bounding into the net before Fern could move. This was a tonic, and the United strove hard, but Goodwin wasted a position when he headed too high. Everton rallied, again on the left, and it seemed to me that Peacock was the object of a foul. At any rate, the referee awarded a free kick just outside the penalty zone, and GEORGE HARRISON equalised with one of his characteristic lightning drives of a dead ball. Mew touched the ball with his left hand, but the pace of it was far too great to be checked, and so within two minutes of the interval the record was level. Early in the second half Partridge should certainly have turned to profit a centre from Spence out on the wing, but within six minutes of changing goals SPENCE gained the lead, for he crowned some hard foraging by Robinson. The point was obtained at short range, and Fern, who dived to intercept, was rather too late. Everton realised that they were in danger of defeat and put their best foot forward, so to speak, to avert the disaster. But the United, now fully convinced that they had a real chance of winning, were bent on retaining their lead. The defenders prevailed, but it did seem that Fleetwood, by dribbling, created a fine opening which Davies should have taken. At times the Manchester men delivered attacks, but here again the defence was strong
MANCHESTER’S RAGGED VANGUARD
The game was not calculated to arouse much enthusiasm, although it was grim and earnest. The forwards on both sides craft and resource. Neither William Harrison nor Robinson got the ball under control as s to set about their business. Indeed, Harrison was very weak. He dallied by the way, and his centres were short and not placed. The first good ball from his foot scored. Then he improved somewhat, but he was not the man I used to know at Wolverhampton, and late in the match he spoiled chances that might have been utilised. Clearly he was annoyed with himself, so that I assume it was not his day out. In Spence he had a partner, who toiled for him and gave him much assistance, but this North-county lad does not mature. His passes are effective but not his finishes. Partridge was energetic, but not clever. Beyond one or two passes to the wings I never saw Goodwin do anything of moment, but I hear that ten minutes after the start he overreached himself and injured his groin. The one man who suggested that he had a future was Spence, but he has been raising these hopes for quite a time now.
SILCOCK’S STRENGTH
The half-backs were workers, but in no way distinguished, Scott has lost pace, and it not so good as he used to be. Possibly Harris was the best of the three, for Gimwood has often played much better. There are some who think that Brett will develop, but it is not enough to kick the ball. Anyone can do that, and until he can obtain direction and length so as to place it to his own forwards instead of over them he will handicap his side. If Silcock was not quite up to the form that he attained last season he played an excellent game, for he got the ball, returned it discreetly, and was strong in his heading. Silcock met Davies, Fazackerley, and Chedgzoy in turn quite well, and he has the happy faculty of waiting for the least slip of the forward, and then his calculation of time and distance are quite good. Mew did not make a mistake in spite of the unpleasant remarks that were made to him by some creatures that cannot be described as men.
EVERTON OUT OF GEAR
Everton were no doubt handicapped to some extent by the absence of Crossley, Brewster, and Downs, who are already on the injured list. But what surprised me most was the feebleness of the forwards in shooting, and generally the want of method in the half back line. They had not the ability of checkmate the United, and had not much idea of maintaining touch with their own front rank. George Harrison and Sam Chedgzoy sparkled occasionally. Harrison was the better of the two in the first half, and Chedgzoy afterwards, but both can be more assertive and accurate. The reappearance of Clennell was satisfactory up to a point in that he did his utmost to set George Harrison moving, but he did not dart in at close quarters. Nor did he wheel and shoot from any angle as he used to do. Davies was never prominent, and Fazackerley’s chief recommendation was his talent in flicking and passing a moving ball to either the centre or the right wing. They were skilful little touches, but he seldom suggested that he had to be feared. Both Clennell and Fazackerley relied too much on the one style of game. There was no variation, no individual trustfulness, and no long passes to the other wings. Neither Peacock nor Brown impressed, but Fleetwood played far better in the second half, and in the last 20 minutes he was excellent in his attempts to vitalise the attack.
THE PROMISE OF LIVINGSTONE
Fern had so little to do that one could not judge of his present mood, but he had the protection of two reliable Scottish backs. McDonald was useful but the man who took my eye was Dugald Livingstone, once of the Celtic. Without being a big man, he is sturdily built and relies on pure football. He can, with advantage, put a little more power into his returns, but what I liked most about him was his judgement of position and, above all his self-possession, resolution, and resource. Livingstone was a strong and capable defender. All that he needs is a little more speed. No doubt the difference between Scottish to English football took him rather by surprise, but he is a player who can be relied upon, and, above all, is young. Manchester United; Mew; Brett, Silcock; Harris, Grimwood, Scott; Harrison (W), Spence, Goodwin, Partridge, and Robinson. Everton; Fern; Livingstone, McDonald (Captain); Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, Davies, Clennell, and Harrison (G). Referee; D.H. Asson, West Bromwich.

EVERTON AT OLD TRAFFORD
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, September 5, 1921
By F.E.H
The note of my critique of last Monday was “Don’t build too quickly on results made against Manchester United.” Now we have to chronicle a defeat of Everton by Manchester United. Everton’s visit to Old Trafford to fulfil their return engagement with Manchester United was disappointing in more senses than one. After a contest in which there was plenty of vigorous, if rather rudimentary, football, the visitors found themselves in arrear by the odd goal, and so made the Mancunians a present of two valuable points. This was the more annoying inasmuch as the Evertonians had practically all the play in the first half, and they should certainly have led by a couple of goals at the interval. Weak and wholly unsatisfactory work on the part of the inside forwards precluded this, and the teams crossed over with a goal each to their credit. It was hoped that the second half would witness as improvement, but it was just the reverse that happened. The wearers of the blue jersey fell away to nothing, and Manchester United, taking advantage of this, popped in another telling shot, and kept Everton out until the call of time. The visitors opened in promising fashion, and there was some good, if rather scrappy, work on the part of Davies and his wings. The half-backs, too kept the home forwards well in hand, and Everton pressed continually. They tailed off, however, at the critical moment, and the score was eventually opened by United. Harrison, the home outside right, got off the mark at top speed and finished with a long range shot that hit the inside of the far post and glanced into the net, with Fern a looker-on. Everton took up the challenge immediately, and within a couple of minutes Harrison, their outside left, equalised with a free kick with a well-judged and timely shot. In the second period, as we have said, play ran all in favour of the Old Trafford brigade, and it was not long before they established a lead through Spence, who turned a clever movement on the part of Robinson to good account. From this point the home forwards dominated the game until a few minutes from the finish when Fleetwood ploughed his way right through the field, and then parted with the ball only to see Davies put it over the bar. The work of the Everton forwards, with the exception of the wingers, left something to be desired, though there were occasional flashes of brilliance. Harrison was always speedy and clever, and the same observation applies to Chedgzoy. Fleetwood was the pick of the half-backs, but, perhaps, the outstanding figure on the side was Livingstone, who in this, his initial First League game, established himself as a full back of high class rank. His clean kicking and tackling were generally admired. McDonald worked well, and Fern may be forgiven the shots that beat him. United are by no means a great side, but they posses the inestimable quality of perseverance Silcock, Robinson and Spence, were the stars of the home side.

CLUB LETS IN UNEMPLOYED CHEAPLY
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, September 7, 1921
Bee’s Notes
There is still a little confusion in connection with season tickets of the Everton Club, and I am asked to again draw the attention of shareholders and members, etc., that the all important document which must be produced and left with the turnstile man is the “match ticket.” This number of ticket required will be prominently display over the entrance gates. These numbers will be chosen higgdly-piggledy-not in any sequence -and the match number for Newcastle match on Wednesday will be-ah! Don’t fail to being your books and see! Mr. McIntosh also desires to draw attention that the 3s 6d turnstiles to double decker stand in Goodison-road is next to the office door.
Everton team; Fern; Livingstone, McDonald; Weller, Fleetwood, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, J.E. Blair, Davies and Harrison. The publication of the Evertonteam yesterday for tomorrow’s game with Newcastle, kick-off 6 o’clock, was a blow to many who had been seen anything of Everton, save their five-none win, and their subsequent scores. That changes might be made was reasonable. But the team doubtless surprised many. J. E. Blair as a centre is the type we all like. He refuses to give anything away in the manner of following up, and we do not readily forget his game in the cup-tie at Hillsboro, when Everton beat Wednesday of Sheffield. The goal scored that day was his-yet he was not the score. There are those who thought that after his exhibition and his gruelling that day he should not have been left out of the team. Tomorrow against Newcastle, we shall all the best football we can figure out, because Newcastle, in spite of the Huddersfield defeat, are playing really well, and from conversations I have had with the Everton defence their attack is as tricky and as cunning as ever. Tomorrow night we shall have good sport. The Newcastle United team will be the same as that which beat Everton at Newcastle -namely, Lawrence; McCracken, Hudspeth; McIntosh, Mooney, Curry; Aitken, Paton, Harris, McDonald, and Seymour.
EVERTON BEATEN AT BLACKBURN
Blackburn beat Everton last night in a semi-final tie for the Northern County Championship by 7 goals to 1. At the interval Blackburn led by 5 goals to nil, Horne scoring twice, and Hodgson, Holden, and Morris 1 each. Blackburn continued to press in the second half and Horne and Sharples added goals, whilst J. Hodgson who had to leave the bath injured, scored for the visitors.

EVERTON 2 NEWCASTLE UNITED 3
September 8, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
NEWCASTLE'S CLEVER VICTORY
EVERTON'S CHANGES BRING NO IMPROVEMENT.
There was precision and points about Newcastle's play at Goodison Park last evening. They did things with a purpose and the outcome was victory by three goals to two apd the only wonder was that the margin was not much bigger. It was really too hot to watch football and to play was a terrible task. Some 40,000 people looked on and were not surprised that Newcastle won. The visitors were the better side throughout and though it is a pity that their first goal was a palatable one, the fact remains that had Everton drawn it would have been against the run of the play, for all through Newcastle had a balance and a method that was not on view in the Everton ranks, although the latter had been rearranged in view of the defeat of Saturday last, Blair being brought into centre-forward, Davies moving to the left, and Weller taking the place of Brown, while for Fazackerley Reid the Irishman was brought in. Reid really did best of these men for he shot hard at times and kept Chedgzoy going nicely. There was a lack of finish about the home forwards, whose line was a jagged one. Blair was persevering to the last yard and his goal was a gem, but the line never worked in a pattern-weaving manner, as did Newcastle 's. The left wing did not pair off nicely. Davies being in mercurial mood and Harrison having a poor day in consequence, Davies should have scored from easy range late on and right on time a corner kick was near succeeding. However the damage had then been done and Everton were indeed a bit lucky to have a chance of making a draw, for it was from the first plain to see which was the superior side. First there came a goal following a Harris movement. The question was asked "Did Harris handle when he headed the ball before back-heeling it to McDonald to score", Fern said he did, and went to the half-way line to argue the point. There was a consultation, and the verdict went against Everton. Then there was a lull in the scoring, but four minutes from half-time three goals were registered. First there was a goal by Harris who took a perfect header from Mooney to McIntosh and converted it, after which Harris made a wobbling run on the left side and hugged the ball while Livingstone kept him company without challenging him. The pass went to McDonald who scored pretty easily. Right on half-time the Newcastle defence became spread-eagled and Davies scored a nice point from a Chedgzoy centre. After half time Blair came more into the picture, and when Chedgzoy made a spirited centre the amateur player headed the ball delightfully and brought the total to 3-2. Everton had a chance though they did not deserved it, and they fought tenaciously, if not brilliantly. However, the steady Newcastle defence prevailed, and thus Everton gave up the fourth point to the men from the Tyne. It was good football to watch because Newcastle were so clever. They have found as admirable pivot in Mooney, who is powerful, and uses his head very well. McIntosh too, is a half-back who links up defence with attack, and all though Newcastle played the passing game rather than footing the ball up the middle. Even the backs elected to pass to half-back, and with the men placing themselves in good positions, the wonder was that goals did not come more frequently. The reason was that Fern, McDonald, and Livingstone played so well that the score was kept down. Everton were very weak at half-back and in attack. Newcastle were strong in every department even if Paton, in his slow calculating manner, did not shine brightly. Weller was a strong tackler and Fleetwood also, but use was not made of the ball when it was gained. Peacock could not master the intricacies of Aitken and company. In attack Everton gave a disjoined display that did not give encouragement for the future. Chedgzoy did well in part only Reid was perhaps best, Blair wanted a good deal of watching, and Davies was variable. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Livingstone, and McDonald (captain), backs, Weller, Fleetwood, and Peacock, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Reid, JE Blair, Davies, and Harrison, forwards. Newcastle United: - Lawrence, goal, McCracken, and Hudspeth, backs, McIntosh, Mooney, and Curry, half-backs, Aitken, Paton, Harris, McDonald, and Seymour, forwards. Referee Mr. W. Mason.

UNITED SCINTILLATE AT GOODISON PARK
Newcastle Daily Chronicle-Thursday, September 8, 1921
PERFECT COMBINATION BAFFLIES EVERTON
EVERTON 2, NEWCASTLE UNITED 3
The charming, combined play and accurate shooting of Newcastle United beat Everton. "Full value for money," said one spectator when he left Goodison Park last night, having seen Newcastle win by 3-2. To tell the blunt truth, the margin was outrageously false. Everton were not in the hunt till three-quarters time, and then a snapped up goal set them going for half a chance which never eventuated, albeit the last kick of the day nearly brought about the desired idea. Lawrence was alive to the situation and made a confident clearance. Newcastle were in charming mood. They played in team manner. Each man worked for another, and all were placed so that passes could be delivered without having to put the ball through an opponent's body. It was a pity there should have been any doubt about any of the five goals scored, for all had good points. Still, truth must be told, and it must be said that Harris, in heading, seemed to handle. However, the referee, after consultation, allowed the point scored by McDonald. Number two came to Harris from a well delivered header by Mooney to McIntosh, and, as that was at fortieth minute (the half-time score was 3-1), three goals were scored in four minutes. McDonald got number three through a clever dribble and pass inward by Harris, and Davies reduced the margin when the defence was spreadeagled. The weather was extremely hot. It was hot work looking on, and 40,000 spectators marvelled how the pace was kept up. The amateur, Blair, brought in at centre, scored a lovely goal with a header, and thus Everton had half a chance. But their half-backs and forwards were not comparable with Newcastle's, and there was never really any doubt about the points going to the right side. Newcastle not only perfectly and kept time ball tuft high to do so, but they linked-up half-backs with forwards and backs with half-backs, in addition to which they sent in stinging shots when the opening was found. Reid and Davies were not profitable changes. Everton: Fern. Livingstone, McDonald; Weller, Fleetwood, peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Blair, Davies, Harrison. Newcastle United; Lawrence; McCracken, Hudspeth; McIntosh, Mooney, Curry; Aitken, Paton, Harris, McDonald, Seymour.

EVERTON NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR NEWCASTLE
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, September 8, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Everton lost to Newcastle. In connection with the home game, I want to settle some facts. A week ago, at Newcastle, Everton had held Newcastle till near half-time, when a goal was registered in spite of handling case. Yesterday Harris jumped to head a ball, and put his hand by the side of his face. Instinctively I called “Hands.” Later on I had the good fortune to see some of the men when they came off the ground. Harris and Lawrence were receiving congratulations on their team work, when an Everton player stepped up. “You’re useful in the Rugby game, aren’t you Neil?” said he to Harris. Harris replied; “It’s all in the game though.” Is it? This is, in effect an admission that Harris handled the ball when that first goal was scored. I do not offer evidence to suggest that Everton could have won. I offer it to show you the luck of the game and the fortune that is dogging the Everton men. No one could for a moment suggest that Everton deserved to win. They did not shape like winners, but the first goal was not a good one. There is no denying that. There was some debate over the score of the first goal. It was McDonald who made full use of the back-heel of Harris, who had been charged off his balance. It was a pity there should have been any debate, for all the goals were of good order, and that scored by Blair was a gem, just as that scored by McDonald-number 3-was an unusual one because Livingstone ran along side Harris when he hugged the ball, Niblo-like, and went from inside left towards centre forward. Three goals in four minutes was hot work; in fact, it was all hot work last night, and it was really a trial to sit or stand out the match. Yet nearly 36,000 spectators did so, and took enjoyment from Newcastle’s team work. They did not balloon the ball; they kept going forward till it was necessary to pass back, and in the latter phase they excel even Burnley, for their half backs are allied to their backs and their forwards and half backs move as though all were forwards. It was good to see such footwork. Everton as a contrast were very weak. The half-back line as not good enough. Fleetwood stopped two certain goals and defended heavily-yet he, like the others, did not place the ball when he had got it. Weller kept the left wing in fair order, but Peacock could not make anything of that hot right wing. Aitken always does well against us. Reid really did best of the trial men, for he shot hard at times and kept Chedgzoy going nicely. There was a lack of finish about the home forwards, whose line was a jagged one. Blair was persevering to the last yard and his goal was gem, but the line never worked in a pattern-weaving manner, as did Newcastle’s. The left wing did not pair off nicely. Davies being in mercurial mood and Harrison having a poor day in consequence. Davies should have scored from easy range late on and right on time a corner kick was near succeeding. However, the damage had then been done and Everton were indeed a but lucky to have a chance of making a draw, for it was from the first plain to see which was the superior side. It was good football to watch, because Newcastle have found an admirable pivot in Mooney who is powerful, and uses his head very well. McIntosh is a half-back who links up defence with attack.

EVERTON MAKE SURPRISE CHANGES
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, September 8, 1921
Everton, after last night’s defeat, have decided to bring in Grenyer, Spencer, and Fazackerley, Reid crossing over as partner to Harrison, Davies and Weller are omitted. The amateur John Blair, is omitted because he is not available. Team against Birmingham; Fern; Livingstone, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, and Harrison.
After the game the “A” team will play Frodsham; kick-off 5.30 p.m.
Reserve team v Birmingham.- Salt; Weller, Yarwood; Brown, Leddy, Garrett; Jones, Wall, Moffatt, Davies, Alford.

MORE EVERTON CHANGES.
September 9, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
Consequent upon their defeat on Wednesday evening, Everton has made several surprise changes for their match with Birmingham at Goodison Park to-morrow. Grenyer, Spencer, and Fazackerley return to the team in place of Davies, Weller, and Blair (the latter of whom is not available), while Reid crosses over to partner Harrison. The teams is: - Fern, Livingstone, McDonald, Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer, Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid and Harrison. Birmingham will field the following side: - Tremelling, Womack, Hunter, Getgood, McClue, Barton, Burkinshaw, Crosbie, Whitehouse, Elkes, and Linley. Everton Reserve's team at Birmingham will be: - Salt, Weller, Yarwood, Brown Leddy, Garrett, Jones, Wall, Moffatt, Davies, and Alford.

BEES NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, September 9, 1921
People are asking whether Everton have not dropped their men too speedily. At any rate the fact remains that two men who scored are not included, and Reid is judged to be better on the left after having played useful football on the right wing. Spencer, I think makes his debut with the senior side. He is a local. It should be stiff going for both sides in this weather, and Everton are out to revenge their cup-tie defeat of two years ago. Fluid on the knee, a complaint that keeps Brewster from the Everton side. Everton; Fern; Livingstone, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, Harrison. Birmingham; Tremelling; Womack, Hunter; Getgood, McClure, Barton; Burkinshaw, Crosbie, Whitehouse, Eikes, Linley.
The A team game at Everton to-morrow is to be played immediately after the First Division match- that is to say, at 5 o’clock. There is only one admission fee for both matches.

EVERTON GO A SCOUT’S MATCH AFTER PLAYERS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 10, 1921
Everton, not satisfied with recent happenings, have set out on a mission, and are expected to land some fish- possibly from Scottish waters. Crossley, I learn, will be “out” for some time. Brewster hopes to be fit for next week.

“BLUES” LAMENT
Sports Argus-Saturday, September 10, 1921
GETGOOD’S INJURY UPSETS THINSG AT GOODISON
TREMELLING IN FORM
By Old Blue
Two seasons ago Birmingham had the satisfaction knocking Everton out of the F.A. Cup competition, and, consequently, the latter had something an account to settle with the newcomers the First League, but after their rousing against Chelsea early in the week, Birmingham did not fear the Goodison Park opposition, though they did not hold it at all lightly. Up to the present Everton have none badly, having lost three of their four engagements, whereas Birmingham had a couple of good victories to their credit, and hoped for another success as a result of the journey to Liverpool. Consequent upon their home defeat during the week Everton made me surprise changes, but the splendid performanceof Birmingham's eleven on Monday did not call for any alterations. W. H. Harvey, however, was not fit to turn out, and Burkinshaw reappeared in the attack. Glorious weather favoured the match, and there were over 30,000 people present when the teams appeared on the field. Everton; Fern; Livingstone, McDonald (Captain); Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, Harrison. Birmingham.- Tremelling; Womack, Hunter; Getgood, McClure, Barton; Burkinshaw, Crosbie, Whitehouse, Elkes, Linley. Referee; Mr. J.W.D. Fowler (Sunderland). Birmingham lost the toss and had to face a strong sun at the start. The home forwards were the first to get dangerous, and but for a fine save from Harrison, Birmingham would have been a goal down in the first minute. He completely eluded the visiting defenders and finished with a low shot which Tremelling, by a full-length dive, put round the post. The home attack renewed the pressure and from a neat centre from Harrison, Chedgzoy directed another hot shot at goal, Tremelling making another brilliant save on the line. A temporary stoppage was caused by an injury to Getgood, who went off the field with damaged arm. Whitehouse dropped back into his position and Birmingham had to carry on with only four forwards. Everton took advantage of Birmingham's misfortune and renewed the attack in smart style. Hunter twice having to clear from serious danger. At the end of 11 minutes, however, Everton met with success. FAZACKERLEY received a neat pass near mid-field and after drawing off the defence took the ball right in on his own. Tremelling came out to reduce the angle, but the home centre-forward put the ball well out his reach and gave his side the lead. The visitors made a smart reply, and after a weak return by Barton had been cleared Elkes narrowly missed with first-time shot. Without Whitehouse in the line, the visiting attack lost a good deal of its sting but, nevertheless, managed to force a corner and to hold their own until the return of Getgood, who had his left arm bandaged. Everton continued to play smart football, and made the utmost use of all their chances, Tremelling being called to clear a hot drive from Peacock. Play went in favour of the home side, and they constantly caused anxiety to the Birmingham defenders, who had several busy periods. Up to this stage the visitors' attack did not show the same sting as at the Chelsea match, and it was not effective as the home forwards. Crosbie, however, started a neat raid, only for Burkinshaw to kick behind and when Everton next pressed, Harrison again pestered Tremelling with a beautiful shot. The goalkeeper made magnificent save, and his work goal was the outstanding feature the play. The Birmingham half-backs did not appear to be able to hold the home forwards, and with Getgood of little service Everton naturally played to the left wing, with the result that Womack had a very busy time. Harrison was their star performer in the attack and was far too good for the opposition, which rarely stopped him. He was well partnered by Reid, who also gave Tremelling a hot handful. The strong sunlight placed Birmingham at a disadvantage, but even reckoning for this, the play fell far short of what was expected of them. There was little cohesion among the forwards and their finesse was far too tame to break the excellent defence of Everton. Livingstone was particularly sound. For time, however, Birmingham had the better of matters, but the judgment of the home backs prevented them from getting really dangerous. Elkes got through on one occasion, but wasted his opening withs  first time shot, when a pass would have been of greater service. Getgood and Burkinshaw exchanged places owing to the former's arm still paining him, and the damaged limb preventing him from taking any risks. There was no doubt about Everton's superiority, and their clever forwards showed a wonderful understanding, which often had the visitors guessing. About this time one of the spectators walked the field of play to argue with the referee, but theofficial not only ordered him off the pitch but sent a policeman to escort him off the ground altogether. Everton maintained their advantage and played fine football, Fazackerley narrowly missing with a lovely first-time shot from Harrison's centre. The visiting attack was slow and unconvincing, and failed to reveal the brilliant form, of Monday last. Just before the interval Fern saved from Linley high up. Half-time:--Everton 1 Birmingham 0
It transpired that Getgood had dislocated his arm at the elbow. He, however, continued at outside right in the second half, but could give little help to the attack. Tremelling had to fist away a well-directed centre from Harrison, and at the end the Everton goal had narrow escape. A centre from Linley was well met by Elkes, but his shot, was stopped by Fern. The backs were lucky to get the ball away before Whitehouse dashed up. Another smart raid by Birmingham ended in great centre from Linley, but the home backs prevented any real danger and when Everton resumed the pressure Hunter effected a smart clearance under difficulties. Everton were a better balanced side than the visitors, and there was greater understanding in ail their department, while the finish of the home forwards was a big improvement on that of Birmingham. Tremelling continued give a delightful exhibition in goal, and had many tests from the Everton sharpshooters. He fisted away another shot from Harrison and also got rid of a hot drive from Fleetwood. The best shot for Birmingham was sent in by McClure, and Fern was lucky to get the ball away.  But there was little life in the Birmingham attack, and the shooting—what little there was—was very poor. Barton played a fine game and not only tried to put some life into the attack but got the defence out of difficulties on two or three occasions. A smart raid by the visiting attack was started by Getgood, who sent across a good centre. The ball went out to Linley who returned a fine pass in front goal, CROSBIE heading the equaliser after 68 minutes' play. It was a fine goal, but on the run of the play up to this point Birmingham were lucky to be on level terms, although Fern did well get to get rid of a strong shot from Whitehouse just afterwards. Birmingham how rallied, and there was some improvement in the attack, the Everton defence having a rough time. Following a corner from a melee in front of the Birmingham goal, REID succeeded in putting his side ahead again after 79 minutes. Just after Tremelling made a fine save from Fazackerley, and missed an open goal. Tn the closing stages Everton made desperate attempts add to their score, but failed. Result:—Everton 2 Birmingham 1.
GAME AT A GLANCE
After 11 minutes, Everton 1, Birmingham 0 (Fazackerley score)
After 68 minutes; Everton 1, Birmingham 1 (Crosbie scored),

CENTRAL LEAGUE
The Sports Argus, Saturday, September 10, 1921
BIRMINGHAM v  EVERTON
There were 15,000 people to witness this match at Small Heath. Birmingham Reserves; Hodge; Dixon, White; Neil, Booth, Binks; Liddell, Reddington, Bradford, Sharp, Jenkins. Everton Reserves; Salt; Weller, Yarwood; Brown, Leddy, Garrett; Jones, Wall, Moffatt, Davies, Ashmore. Referee; Mr. J. Davies (Hanley). The visiting team were accorded a good reception and they kicked off, forcing a corner early on. They showed nice combination, but eventually the home team gained relief and Bradford was conspicuous with some clever play. Play then ruled even for a while, but eventually DAVIES gathered from a centre from Neil which went astray and shot a clever goal for the visitors. NEIL quickly made amends, for he contributed a brilliant solo effort, tricked several opponents and shot a grand goal from 20 yards range. With the scores level play was keen.
Half-time; Birmingham Reserves 1, Everton Reserves 1
The second half was well contested. Both sets of forwards did clever work, Sharp, Booth and Binks being conspicuous, Sharp one occasion  hitting the upright. WHITE headed through his own goal and so put the visitors ahead. Result; Birmingham Res 1, Everton Res 2.

BIRMINGHAM’S FIRST LEAGUEVISIT FOR MANY YEARS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 10, 1921
By Bees
Everton; Fern; Livingstone, McDonald (Captain); Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, Harrison. Birmingham; Tremelling; Womack, Hunter; Getgood, McClure, Barton; Burkinshaw, Crosbie, Whitehouse, Eilkes, Linley.
It is an age since Birmingham last visited Goodison Park. They were at Anfield in a Cup tussle two years ago in a match that was not creditable, and prior to that they had beaten Everton at Birmingham. Today they came as members of the select circle, and they regretted they could not show us Lane and others of note in their side. However, we were keen to see Womack, McClure, Whitehouse, as a new-found centre- centres are found, not made-and Getgood, who has been the talk of Reading and Midlands. Everton having struck a panicky period, shook of such names as Davies, Weller, and J.E. Blair, and brought in Fazackerley at centre, moved Reid over to the left wing, Peacock to the right, and brought back Allan Grenyer to his old-time place. It was swopping with a vengeance, and one hopes that the club will now give the players a chance to settle down. Spencer, who was tried as partner to Chedgzoy, is fairly now to the game, and quite new to First Division football. The day was again too sultry for football. The crowd however, rolled up in big numbers. Reid made the first astounding attack, and he hugged the ball tight; and in fact seemed to have delayed his shot too long. However, he was able to deliver a splendid shot, and little Tremelling made a very useful save. Coming a second time Everton attacked through Harrison, and Tremelling again made a brilliant save.
GETGOOD INJURED
Birmingham for a time played pretty football, and threatened to upset the home arrangements. The game had only been going ten minutes when Getgood, who was quite unmarked, attempted a fancy double kick, and fell hard on his shoulder and elbow, and had to leave the field with what seemed to be a broken shoulder-bone. Birmingham thought their luck was out, for in addition to losing a man they were blinded by the sun. Moreover they now had to contend with a goal deficit. Birmingham had been attacking on the left when the ball was punted away.
FAZACKERLEY INSPIRED
Fazackerley fastened on to it, and by an inspiration he got the backs beaten by means of a feint. Down the middle his course became easy, and he scampered off, faced by the fact that Tremelling was advancing. At the right moment the home centre made a left-footed drive, and thus Everton were a goal to the good. Fazackerley was near scoring a second time, while Chedgzoy was out of reckoning and Peacock dead on the mark. Getgood returned, but was unable to use his left arm, and consequently a passenger to all intents and purposes. Linley, at outside left, was distinctly cleverand was as dainty as Burkinshaw was stockey. Frank Womack got a stab on his left leg, so that Birmingham were not having much luck. Crosbie who up to now had not been much in the picture, set off and made a good mark and in spite of a linesman’s appeal for offside. Burkinshaw went on to centre efficiently, yet without success, as the ball hit the side netting.
WOMACK HARD PRESSED
Getgood’s injury led to a lot of hard work for Womack, who shaped with all his old-time steadiness. Still Harrison mastered him at this point, and drove in a splendid low ball which Tremelling clamped down, while soon afterwards the Brum’s goalkeeper showed resource in rushing across the goal to negative a capital cross-centre by Reid. Birmingham were good in the open, and the season they seemed to be doing such a lot without result was that they were too elaborate, and the inside men made passes which could be gauged long before they were made. The folly of excessive wing work was never more patent than today. Arms were going cheap to-day, and McClure and Fleetwood in collision got two very heavy bangs. McClure was frightened he had broken his arm, and Fleetwood was in considerable pain. However, both men resumed.
AN OFFSIDE CONTROVERSY
In addition to stoppages the trouble of off-side decisions led to words, Referee Fowler objecting to McDonald disputing his verdict. At this stage Getgood and Burkinshaw changed places. Livingstone was not always sure in his kicks, and three times foozled the ball. He was beaten by the tall man Elkes, who should have completed the good beginning with something worthy instead of tamely screwing the ball wide. Burkinshaw had no idea of half-back work or of sportsmanship, as he pushed and hacked Harrison, and after a foul had been given against him continued to act foolishly till he was cautioned by the referee.
AN UNSUAL INCIDENT
An uncommon occurrence followed, a spectator walking on to the middle portion of the field and arguing and threatening the referee. The referee ordered him off the ground, and peace reigned as soon as the police came along. Incident followed incident, and when Fazackerley made a first-time drive from a Harrison centre not one of the crowd could tell whether the ball was in or out. It was a lovely shot, but the goalkeeper went round his goal to pick up the ball.
Half-time.- Everton 1, Birmingham 0
The Birmingham attack disappointed. We expected more from them. They were clever enough, but had no finish, and were slowish. I liked Elkes, Crosbie, Womack and Barton best thus far. In the home side the left wing shaped well, and Fazackerley had more balance and ballast at centre-forward than his predecessors.
PLAYERS DISLOCATES ELBOW
It appears that Getgood had dislocated his elbow. It was plucky of him to continue playing. Everton soon found the difficulty of facing the glare of the sun, as for example when Linley passed inward to Elkes, whose shot was a stinger, and Fern got in the way of the ball more by a cannon than a clearance process. Accident were numerous, and Peacock had a knock on the eye and Livingstone on the elbow. It was funny football. There was nothing to enthuse about, and players who did well were gross in their wastefulness; for instance, Hunter made some fine tackles and then booted the ball as though the whistle had gone for the final kick. It was sheer waste of good stuff, and it did not allow a strong test of the new men in the Everton side. Fern had a very easy passage so far, and the backs played the one back game against a set of forwards who knew little about tactics. Whitehouse as well held by Fleetwood and Peacock was the most troubled of the half-backs as he had a cunning wing operating against him. The shooting of the Birmingham forwards was tragically weak. If the forward lines had been reversed Fern would have been a bust man. Tremelling was quite good, and when he caught a very deliberate shot made by Chedgzoy from a position neat centre forward, he showed that he could field a ball with the best.
CROSBIE SCORES
The first sign of life in the Birmingham side in this half came when their lame duck, Getgood, made a useful centre following a Whitehouse run. McClure rushed up and shot first time, the ball soaring towards the empty part of the goal, when it cannoned against someone. This turned the ball to Fern’s hand, Crosbie was decidedly weak with this foot, but when it came to nodding a goal he did it deliciously. The goal that equalised matters was well made if one forgives Getgood a little bit of “side” before he decided to centre. The movement started on the left, Barton and Linley having a hand in it, and Getgood, considering he was carrying a bad arm, asked for trouble when he delayed his centre. However, all was well in the end, and Crosbie nodded a centre out of the reach of Fern- time 68 minutes. As with Birmingham so with Everton. The right half was damaged in each case, and changed places with the outside right. There was more spirit in the game now, and Everton had great difficulty in preventing Whitehouse from stealing away with the leading goal.
THE LEADING GOAL
The Everton team was not satisfying, and the need of a good pass from half-back to forward was severely felt. Reid got the leading goal after eighty minutes. It was not a pretty one, but it counted. He got the ball luckily in the first instance, and a melee followed, in which the ball was lost and won in successive moments until at last Reid piloted the ball from close range. The Irishman should have scored a second time, for Womack was on the floor, and Reid had only the goalkeeper to beat. A much better shot was that sent in by Linley. Barton made a bad foul on Chedgzoy, and was spoken to by the referee. Result; Everton 2, Birmingham 1.

CENTRAL LEAGUE
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 10, 1921
BIRMINGHAM v  EVERTON
There were 15,000 spectators at St. Andrews. The opening exchanges went in favour of the visitors, who revealed themselves a well-balanced and business-like side. Gradually the home team improved, and Bradford was conspicuous for good work. Everton were the first to score, Davies notching a fine goal, but soon afterwards Neil nearly equalised. There was a warm struggle for supremacy subsequently, and play was of an exceptionally good character, both goalkeepers being perfect. As half-time neared the home side appeared to be getting the measure of their opponents.
Half-time; Birmingham 1, Everton 1.
Final; Birmingham Res 1, Everton res 2.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, September 10, 1921
By Louis T. Kelly

• Everton’s big win over Manchester United at Goodison must be set down as in the nature of a false start in the light of subsequent happenings.
• Last season Everton qualified as the champion “away” team of Division 1, but they have shaped very poorly in this respect so far.
• Young Livingstone on his opening form looks like proving worth the £2,000 odd transfer fee he cost last spring
• Everton’s Brown, somehow, hasn’t quite much good as a League team right-half.
• Fazackerley rested after the third match was a bit of a shocker to his admirers, yet there was more daintiness than hard work about his methods at Manchester.
• Stanley Davies was tried at inside left in five engagements with Preston last season and three for Everton, and in all eight he but bagged one goal
• All the goals at Old Trafford on Saturday came from outside wingmen.
• Arsenal, Everton, and Manchester United have tried most men -17 each
• Reminder to Everton’s season ticket holders- Don’t forget your book of words
• Mr. Tom Robertson, the famous Queen’s Park and First division referee, was an interested spectator at Goodison on Wednesday night.
• It was a fearful disappointment to find Everton dropping six points after opening the season with that big 5-0 victory
• It’s a mistake for a linesman to try and referee a match; there was a suspicious of this in evidence at Everton the other day
• Everton ahd all four countries represented in the team v. Newcastle, but they didn’t respond with an international exhibition

Blair, at centre, is a least a keen trier all the time.

EVERTON 2 BIRMINGHAM 1
September 12, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON BEAT BIRMINGHAM
MODERATE GAME AT GOODISON PARK
There were few good points in the game at Goodison Park, where Everton gained a narrow win over Birmingham by the odd goal in three. The standard of play was disappointing, and although Everton were the better side their uneven work did not inspire confidence. They lacked balance, and with an intermediate line that was rarely in unison with the forwards play deteriorated considerably. The best part of the Birmingham side was the defence. The forwards had a very elementary idea of the art of finesse, and frequently ruined good positions by their erratic methods. Both sides adopted off-side tactics with the result that the sequence of the game was often checked and play confined to a narrow space. Stoppage for injuries too were frequent, and Getgood had the misfortune to dislocate his left arm after play had been going ten minutes. He returned and took up the outside right position but he did little afterwards. The defence of both sides was better than the attack, Fern was confident and reliable, and McDonald timed his clearances judiciously. Everton's left flank was quite satisfactory. The half-backs devoted most of their times to neutralising the efforts of the Birmingham forwards, and as a constructive line left much to be desired. Harrison and Reid made a capital wing, and the accurate centres of Harrison created much work for Tremelling. Reid was persevering and forceful. Fazackerely justified his selection as leader of the line, and his manner of scoring Everton's first goal at eleven minutes was a fine example of pivotal attack. Spencer did useful services, but Chedgzoy was inconsistent. Although Tremelling had plenty to do, his work was generally straight forward. Womack excelled in defence, and he found McClure a useful helper. Birmingham best forwards were Linley and Elkes.
EVERTON'S STRONG START.
Everton started as though they intended placing themselves in a winning position in the first few minutes. Reid put in a glorious run –one of the best of the day –and finished with a shot that caused Tremelling some difficulty to get rid of. The goalkeeper just managed to push the ball away and divert it past Spencer, who narrowly missed converting. Getwood retired with what proved to be a dislocated arm, and during his absence Birmingham played with four forwards, and Fazackerley scored a splendid goal. Fazackerley got the ball from Spencer and, running between the backs he drew out Tremelling. With a fast drive the ball was in the net before Tremelling had time to think of how to deal with the shot. Getgood returned in time to see the Birmingham goal hotly assailed by shots from Peacock and Harrison, and Elkes ruined a fine position when he decided to shoot instead of giving the ball to a colleague who was better placed. Burkinshaw, who had changed places with Getgood, was spoken to by the referee for too vigorous play, and Fazackerley with a first-time shot sent the ball a foot on the wrong side of the upright. Linley was accurate with his placing, and Fern had to make a quick movement as the ball flashed into the Everton goal. When Elkes tried a shot Fern dropped the ball, and Birmingham almost equalised. Birmingham must have drawn level much earlier than they did if the forwards had shown greater accuracy in their shooting, for at this stage the preliminary work of the visiting forwards was considerably better than in the early stages. Fern was almost deceived by a ball from McClure and then Crosbie scored for Birmingham sixty-eight minutes. A long pass by Getgood was smartly taken up by Linley, who returned the ball across the Everton goal, Crosbie heading a fine goal. Whitehouse shot hard into Fern's hands, and at seventy-nine minutes Reid scored by driving the ball between the crowd of players, following a half save by Tremelling. Reid failed with a fine opening after beating Womack and drawing out the Birmingham custodian, and Linley sent a terrific shot just over the bar. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Livingston, and McDonald (captain), backs, Peacock, Fleetwood, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, and Harrison, forwards. Birmingham: - Tremelling, goal, Womack, and Hunter, backs, Getgood, McClure, and Barton, half-backs, Burkinshaw, Crosbie, Whitehouse, Elkes, and Linley, forwards.

BIRMINGHAM RESERVES 1 EVERTON RESERVES 2
September 12, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 5)
Everton reserves distinguished themselves by beating Birmingham Reserves for the first time. Everton were somewhat lucky in that the deciding goal was scored by White, the home back, who headed through his own goal. Davies scored the other for the visitors. It was a keen, clean, high-class contest. The forwards on both sides were enterprising and lively, and the backs solid and safe, and the game all over testified to the good football of the Central League . Everton Reserves: - Salt, goal, Weller, and Yarwood, backs, Brown, Leddy, and Garrett, half-backs, Jones, Wall, Moffatt, Davies, and Alford, forwards.

DISORGANISED
Birmingham Daily Gazette-Monday, September 12, 1921
INJURY TO GETGOOD UPSETS BIRMINGHAM ATATCK
TREMELLING GREAT
EVERTON 2, BIRMINGHAM 1
By Forward
It could not be disputed that Everton were superior to Birmingham, and deserved all they got out of the match at Goodison Park, where 30,000 people saw the visitors stave off a heavier defeat by the superb goalkeeping of Tremelling. He was at his best in dealing with the Everton sharpshooters, and but for his grand work Birmingham might easily have suffered a much heavier defeat. The visitorsappeared unable to settle down, and only exerted themselves to the full during a period of the second half, when they managed to get the score level for a time. Birmingham's attack was weak and contrasted sadly with the virile display given against Chelsea earlier in the week.
DISTURBING FACTORS.
An early misfortune in the game assisted to bring about Birmingham's downhill, and they also had to contend with a glaring sun which was not in evidence atter the change of ends. It was a real piece of ill-luck that tendered Getgood practically a passenger for over 80 minutes of the match. Play had been in progress only eight minutes when Getgood in essaying a double kick, fell to the ground heavily and dislocated his arm at the elbow. After treatment he returned to the field, obviously in pain, and he was of little service to his side, but during his absence Fazackerley made a fine solo run down the centre of the field and centred a fine goal. Getgood and Burkinshaw changed places andthealterations appeared to have an unsettling effect upon the visiting attack. Crosbie, of course, did his best with the little help from Getgood, and the left pair executed some neat work, but the line never got into its proper stride, and the attack lacked in sting. It was indeed a poor line, and its methods were quite inadequate to break a sterling defence, in which Livingstone was an outstanding figure.
PRETTY FOOTBALL.
On the other hand, Everton realised the weakness of the visitors, and constantly kept the ball on the left, where Burkinshaw, operating in an entirely new position, was unable to checkmate clever passing of the home wing. Harrison was a most elusive customer, and often had the Birmingham defenders guessing, while his placing was just toFazakerley’s liking. Fortunately the visitors were well were serve in defence, and Tremelling excelled himself, tipping away several shots that seemed certain to score. Everton played pretty football, and it was not for the want of frequent shooting and keen pressure that they failed to add to the score before the interval. They were a big improvement on Birmingham in the first half, the visitors being an unconvincing side during this period. There was a welcome rally on Birmingham's part in the second half, and for a period they gave Everton's defence quite a busy time, there being several exciting tussles round the home goal. Crosbie managed to convert a centre from Linley, but Birmingham were only able to keep on level terms for about ten minutes, Reid giving his side the lead they merited a few minutes from the end.
UNUSUAL INCIDENT.
Everton played pretty football and made the most of their opportunities, being very quick in making progress. They were the superior team, but not a great side, and had the Birmingham attack only infused some of that " ginger" seen at St. Andrew's they might have shared the honours at least. The injury to Getgood and the resultant changes certainly affected the team, but even allowing for this misfortune Birmingham should have made a better show. One unusual incident occurred in the first half. A spectator walked on to the ground to make a protest to the referee about the play, and the official promptly ordered him off the field of play, and further sent a policeman to see him off the ground. Teams; Everton; Fern; Livingstone, McDonald (Captain); Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, Harrison. Birmingham- Tremelling; Womack, Hunter; Getgood, McClure, Barton; Burkinshaw, Crosbie, Whitehouse, Elkes, Linley. Referee; Mr. J.W.D. Fowler (Sunderland).

EVERTON CHANGES
The Athletic News- Monday, September 12, 1921
FORWARD EXPERIEMENTS LEAD TO VICTORY
A CLEVER GOALKEEPER
By Junius
For their game with Birmingham the composition of the Everton side was of a somewhat experimental charcater, brought about as the result of three successive defeats. Some who had taken part in previous games were dropped and others tried in other than their usual positions. Fazackerley was again introduced to lead the forward line; Grenyer after a long absence from League football, took up his old berth; and Spencer, who gave a promising display in the trial games, had his first trial with the senior team as a partner to Chedgzoy. Birmingham relied practically on their usual formation, with Whitehouse as leader of the attack. Taking a line through the general run of the proceedings, Everton were rather value than the score of two goals to one would appear to suggest. During the first half hour the Everton forwards never relaxed the grip they obtained in the early stages, and the interval had almost arrived before the home keeper was seriously tested. For a quarter of an hour in the second period the Birmingham forwards gave a dashing display, which provided the necessary tonic, as it brought an equalising point, but the efforts were not sustained, and, taking the lead again, Everton finishing up as strongly as they had begun.
EVERTON’S EARLY EXCELLENCE
Within the first few minutes of play Tremelling repelled capital shots from Reid, Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, and Harrison in turn, and following another Everton onslaught Getgood was unlucky enough to fell heavily while attempting an overhead clearance. He was off five minutes and it was during his absence that Everton opened their account. Grenyer initiated a movement which led to FAZACKERLEY speedily ahead, deceiving Hunter and drawing out Tremelling, to finish with a fast rising drive, after play had been in progress eleven minutes. Getgood resumed shortly afterwards but there was rarely any suggestion of the Midlanders getting on terms. The interval had all but arrived when Fern was called upon to attend to his first real shot-one driven hard in by Linley. With the sun at their backs after the resumption the Birmingham forwards were seen to better advantage, and Fern almost misjudged a ball from McClure. Then followed a brillaint movement which culminated in CROSBIE equalising, twenty three minutes after the change of ends. McClure initiated the attack with a forward touch to Whitehouse, who, outwitting Fleetwood, provided Linley with the ball just wide of the penalty line, the winger flashing across the middle with Fern helpless to deal with the inside right’s effort. This success served as a tonic to the Birmingham forwards, who for some time threatened to unhinge the Everton defence, but ten minutes from time REID, from a melee, the outcome of a corner conceded by Womack, placed Everton ahead again, to retain their lead to the end.
FORWARDS’ OPPOSITE METHODS
Quite dissimilar were the methods adopted by the respective forward lines, for where Everton depended upon their customary combined tactics, the Birmingham van resorted to the long swinging passing game, which under the existing conditions, could scarcely be depended upon to produce successful results. They were facing the sun in all its splendour, and by persistently keeping the ball too much in the air, played into the hands of the opposing half-backs. Apart from this defect, their passing was often poor, and their intentions decidedly obvious to the Everton half-backs, who, in he first portion especially, anticipated movements with ease, and plied their own front line with opportunities to make good. Up to a certain point one could not have desired a more entertaining exhibition than that served up by the Everton forwards during the first period. They were at times particularly dexterous and adroit in their footwork; were more discreet in distribution, while finishing power was only negatived by the mastery of Tremelling. Fazackerley was a successful leader, whose foot craft, in the early stages of the game especially, was the embodiment of artistry. On his left was Reid, who was the most practical forward on view. His drawing of the defence, and smart ground passes to Harrison, were among the outstanding features of the game, and it was from this wing that most of Everton’s onslaughts emanated. At the other end of the line Chedgzoy, though not so prominent as usual, was none the less effective, and Spencer, a recruit from the reserves, gave quite a useful display.
THE LOSING TEAM
Elkes was the most thrustful of the Birmingham forward line. His dribbling was always a valuable asset, and in conjunction with Linley was responsible for most of the progressive movements of the side. Crosbie and Burkinshaw were somewhat fitful in their advances and Whitehouse was too ably shadowed to make much impression upon Everton’s last line of defence. There was an improvement upon recent displays in Everton’s half-back line. Fleetwood was a dour defender, but did not always part with the ball to the best advantage. Alan Grenyer’s return too, was reassuring, for as play progressed, his displayed many of his old touches; and at the opposite end, Peacock, until he was damaged early in the second half, gave quite an improved exhibition. Barton was the best of the Birmingham’s moderate half-backs. Livingstone gave another cool and resourceful exhibition, and when at times he was beaten, there was always forthcoming a quick recovery and a well-judged clearance. McDonald’s work, too, was solid, and rarely indeed did the Everton pair over-kick their forwards. In this latter respect, they gave Womack and Hunter a big head. Fern was not seriously burdened with work, but Tremelling was kept busily employed, and stood between the Everton forwards and quite a big crop of goals. The game at times had been earnestly and heatedly contested; several stoppages occurring, through undue keenness, which robbed the play of much of its attractiveness. Everton; Fern; Livingstone, McDonald (Captain); Peacock, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, and Harrison. Birmingham.- Tremelling; Womack, Hunter; Getgood, McClure, Barton; Burkinshaw, Crosbie, Whitehouse, Elkes, and Linley. Referee; J.W.D. Fowler, Sunderland.

EVERTON SUCCEED IN THEIR HOME GAME
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, September 12, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Everton completed the double-edged victory, and a crowd of about 30,000 spectators enjoyed the sunshine and Tremelling’s goalkeeping. They also enjoyed little flashes of footwork that kept the game from being deadly dull. Fazackerley’s goal was a treat to behold, and Womack’s defence was something to ponder over. Reid’s goal was not a good one in the making, being too crazy-patched, but it counted, and it led to victory. But we must not build too much on this victory. It was gained by the narrowest margin against newcomers to the League, who have not yet fashioned their forward line into shooting ideas. They have good ideas, these boys from Brum and are playing different style to that of former days- which some may say under their breath “Thanks goodness for that.” However, Birmingham had some good shapes in attack, and if only they had seen fit to crown them with shots trouble would have brewed. As it was, they frittered their good work away, and for sheer folly I don’t remember anything quite so blundering as that display of Burkinshaw, as an alleged half-back. He is was who helped to cause one foolish spectator to invade the field. To say as one paper has said, that the crowd invaded the field, and that the referee had to be escorted off the field, is to put a ‘plaint against the Everton spectators which it does not merit. Once spectator only “invaded” the field, and he was very docile when referee and police got on his track. As a game it was dull, and one of the reasons of this was the working on both sides of the offside tactics, which, added to stoppages for cracks and breaks, spoiled the game in many respects. Getgood did well, and was plucky to finish the game at all. He was in pain through his fall, and his dislocated elbow troubled him a good deal. He fared quite well as an outside right, but his displaces, as it were, Burkinshaw ran riot with charges and scrapings after the whistle had sounded for a foul. It would be folly under the circumstances to dig deep into the personal touches this week. Suffice it to say that Fern was not greatly bothered. Tremelling had the heavy stuff, and shaped better than I ever saw him in previous meetings. Womack was the best back of the field, with McDonald running up close. Hunter, a new Scot, and young, was excellent, but Livingstone slewed the ball too frequently-so unlike his general work. At half back the home trio did not satisfy, because they did not pass the ball aright. Forward, Fazackerley had his quiet moments, yet he was hitting the ball hard in the first half, and he was “balancing” the line. If he will settle to the position and to his club he will do well. Grievances should be forgotten. There can be no good from a failure to settle now. Reid and Harrison were the best pairing on the field, in spite of the tall Elkes and his slim partner, Linley, to whom I have taken a great fancy in view of his control, his manner of keeping the ball in play, and his occasional shots. On our right we had Chedgzoy, with Spencer; the latter highly highly-tested by a dour half-back, and an enterprising full-back, Spencer must be seen again ere judgement is passed upon him. Chedgzoy persevered with one method after being beaten by his man, but when he got a centre across it was to good advantage. Besides which he had a buffeting about, and a period at half back, so it would not be fair to say more about the outside right on this showing. On the losing side, McClure was clever with his head and slow with his feet. Crosbie did not shot the form he displayed in Scotland, and Whitehouse must have had a flash in the pan to be hailed as a heaven-sent centre-forward. Birmingham will come on. They have struck a patch of fixtures in meeting such as Burnley early in the season. They have the idea, and they have only to apply the shot, and they must begin to win.

BESS NOTES
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, September 14, 1921
Everton have reports of varying character. They have to report, for instance, that while most of the crippled members are doing well, Crossley is likely to be some time yet ere he plays and Jones, reserve outside right, has been injured and will not be able to play for some time. Meantime, Brewster resumes at centre half, and Fleetwood moves to the right wing. The other lines are not altered from Saturday’s winning side. Team; Fern; McDonald, Livingstone; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, and Harrison.
Against Birmingham Res, at Goodison Park, Downs is giving his injured member a test, and the team reads; B. Howard Baker; Downs, Yarwood; Brown, Leddy, Garett; Russell, Wall, Moffatt, Clennell, and Alford. Reid is not, it appears, an Irishman, but is a Scot, who has in his time played for Ireland; but has yet to play for a Welsh club. I knew he came from Ireland to Everton, and that accounts for the error. When he scored against Birmingham he certainly gained a popular “shake” from his comrades.
The allocation made by Everton with the practice games finances read;-

PRACTICE MATCH MONEY
September 15, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
The Everton directors have made the following allocations from the receipts of the practice matches. Stanley hospital £299, 10.0, hospital Saturday funds £299, 19.7, institute Liverpool blade £35.00, national lifeboat institute £35.00 Liverpool home for the troubles $3413,3, Liverpool child welfare funds £35.00 St john ambulance £10,00 Lancashire FA Benerouent fund £25.00, Liverpool Ra Benerovent fund £25.00 total £799.12.4
Also the Everton team to visit Birmingham will be: - Fern, Livingstone, McDonald, Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer, Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, and Harrison, forwards. Against Birmingham Reserves at Goodison Park, Brown is giving is giving his injuries leg a test and the teams will be: - B. Howard Baker, Downs, Yarwood, Brown, Leddy, Garrett, Russell, Wall, Moffatt, Clennell, and Alford.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, September 16, 1921
Everton, at Birmingham, may not expect a win if the Brums forwards shoot. They were very timid in that direction last Saturday. However, Everton believe that the in-coming of Brewster, after absence though injury, and the stolidity of Fleetwood on the wing, will have the effect of quietening that useful left wing of Linley and Elkes. It will be an even game, and Everton by getting off the mark with spirit can lay the foundation-stone to a further victory. Everton; Fern; Livingstone, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, Harrison. Birmingham; Tremelling; Womack, Hunter; Getgood, McClure, Barton; Burkinshaw, Crosbie, Whitehouse, Elkes, Linley.
NEW MAN FOR NEW BRIGHTON
Lawson, goalkeeper, late of Everton and Egremont St Johns, signed for New Brighton.

POINT FOR “BLUES”
Sport Argus- Saturday, September 17, 1921
MANY ATATCKS BUT POOR FINISHES
CHEDGZOY THE “STAR”
By Old Blue
After their unfortunate defeat at Goodison Park a week ago, Birmingham hoped to administer to Everton a beating similar to that in the Association Cup two seasons ago. Once more Birmingham had make changes in their side. Getgood was unable to play owing the injury he sustained last week, and Booth was brought in to fill the vacancy, while Neil appeared at outside-right in place of Burkinshaw. With his suspension completed, Jones was able to return the rear division. Everton had Brewster at centre-half, and Fleetwood appeared right-half. Over 30,000 people were present when the teams turned out. Birmingham; Tremelling; Womack, Jones; Booth, McClure, Barton; Neil, Crosbie, Whitehouse, Elkes, Linley. Everton; Fern; Livingstone, McDonald (Captain), Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, Harrison. Referee; Mr. J.W. D. Fowler (Sunderland). Birmingham won the toss, but gained little advantage, and the opening exchanges produced nothing in the shape of excitement. The only thing of interest was a smart stoppage of the visiting left wing by Booth. The home right wing started off well, but were easily held, and when the opposite wing took a hand in the attack McDonald cleared smartly. Booth started a promising raid with a lovely pass to Neil, and the latter put the ball into the centre, where Whitehouse promptly rounded Livingstone. Unfortunately he put the ball too far forward, and Fern by running out was able to clear. Linley returned the ball across goal, and the centre was cleared, but it was not long before theBirmingham forwards were again pressing, and this time Whitehouse narrowly missed with a first-time shot. Whitehouse opened out the play well and gave a long pass to Neil, who returned the ball across goal just wide of the post. Everton replied with a smart raid on the left, but Jones stepped into the breach in time and cleared at expense in corner. This was also cleared, and the home forwards took up the attack, only to be beaten off. At the end of 15 minutes Everton opened the scoring. Fazackerley, receiving a long pass, sent the ball smartly out to Chedgzoy, who completely beat Jones in sprint the wing. He finished with a fine centre, and SPENCER had no difficulty in finding the net at short range. Following this reverse Birmingham made another spirited raid on the Everton goal, and Fern was only just in time to save from McClure. The Birmingham forwards had not reached their best form up to this point. Individually the men were clever, but they did not pass the ball smartly enough, and the finishing was not good against such a sharp defence. On one occasion Whitehouse got clean through the defence and was brought down right on penalty spot by Livingstone, but a general appeal was ignored by the referee. When Everton transferred play, Jones badly miskicked across to Harrison, who had a clear field, but he failed to gather the ball, and it went out of play. There was a very tame end to Birmingham's next raid. Crosbie put the ball cleverly for Neil, but all the latter could do was to put behind and a raid by the opposite wing ended in Elkes shooting wide. Neil gave his partner a half-hearted pass, but Crosbie made the best of it and transferred the ball to WHITEHOUSE, who forged his way through the defence to equalise after 30 minutes' play. Birmingham made several spirited attacks on the Everton goal without success, and then Chedgzoy treated the crowd to another fine solo effort, finishing with a lovely centre. Spencer headed directly for goal, but McClure cleared at the expense of a useless corner. Birmingham had had their full share of the play up to this point, when Everton again asserted themselves, and Jones found Chedgzoy more than he could manage. The opposite winger, Harrison, was equally elusive, and after getting close in he grazed the crossbar with a splendid shot. Birmingham made further efforts to score, and kept the visiting defence busy, but they were unable to make any impression on a splendid pair backs. Half-time:—Birmingham 1 Everton 1
With the resumption of play attacked, and kept the home defenders busy for a brief interval, but it was not long before Fern was called upon to run out and clear his charge. Jones did not appear at all happy with his opposition, and had the greatest difficulty in stopping the enterprising Chedgzoy, who caused him a deal of anxiety. The home forwards put up a very poor show in the opening stages of this half, and all the good football came from the visitors. After smart passing Reid hit the crossbar with a beautiful shot, and from the rebound Spencer shot wildly outside. Birmingham rallied after this, and began to put more ginger into their work, with the result that Fern had a lively interval. He got rid of a rising shot from Elkes, handled another header from the same player, and also threw away when Whitehouse attempted to head into the net from Neil's well-placed centre. The home attack was giving a better display, and several exciting incidents were seen round the Everton goal, which, however, was ably defended by a smart pair of backs, who left nothing to chance. The best solo effort of the match came from Linley, and he had hard lines in not scoring. He beat three men cleverly, and got well within scoring distance, when he was stopped by McDonald. Birmingham appeared to have taken the measure of the opposition, and for a long time controlled the play. Everton having to put all their energy into defending their goal. Elkes was responsible for a smart effort, and he did his best to find opening, but met with no success. In the final stages Birmingham made many strong attempts to break down the Everton defence, but had to retire with only a division of the points. Result:—Birmingham 1 Everton 1
THE GAME AT A GLANCE.
After 15 minutes:— Everton 1, Birmingham 0. (Spencer scored).
After minutes: Birmingham 1, Everton 1. (Whitehouse scored).
COMMENTS ON THE GAME.
The football never reached a high standard. While Birmingham had an advantage the play in the visitors were the more effective, and considering everything there was not much to choose between the teams. Birmingham had plenty of the play, and for long intervals controlled the game, but the finishing of the home forwards was not up to standard. There was much bad passing among the forwards, and it was not until well the second half that the home side asserted itself to the full. Then they made a good show, and with a hit of luck ought to have got the winning goal. Neil operated with varying success on the right and put plenty dash into all his work, while Linley and Elkes again made an effective combination. Whitehouse was the most courageous of the whole attack and it was not for the want of trying that he failed to get the odd goal. The halves were all good, but Jones uncomfortable at full back. After all the football all round was not of a very high standard, and most of the excitement was seen round the visiting goal.

EVERTON AWAY
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, September 17, 1921
WHERE CUP-TIE DEFEAT WAS TO BE AVENGED
ST. ANDREW’S IMPROVEMENTS
F.E.H’S REPORT OF THE MIDLAND GAME
A DRAWN GAME 1-1
Everton; Fern; Livingstone, McDonald (Captain); Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, Harrison. Birmingham; Tremelling; Womack, Jones; Booth, McClure, Barton; Neil, Crosbie, Whitehouse, Elkes, Linley. Referee; Mr. J.W.D. Fowler, (Sunderland).
Not long since Everton went beaten in cup-tie at Birmingham, and they had that memory in theirmind when they turned out at St. Andrew's to-day. The ground has less “crown” than formerly-a good point—and 'the accommodation, covered and otherwise has been much improved. Fleetwood went wing half to allow Brewster to return to the middle, and on the Birmingham side there were changes for Getgood, injured, and Burkinshaw, not good enough last week at Walton,whenEverton won 2-1 Neil and Jones filled the vacancies. It was quite like old times to be able to travel once again in a saloon carriage, and the journey to Birmingham wasmade in comfort, though the train was half an hour late in reaching the Midland capital. The weatherwas sunny and fine, and despite the great counter attraction at Villa Park there was a big crowd present when the teams turned out. Both were as selected, and each man was reported fit and well. The playing pith was in perfect condition, and there was more than 25,000 people present when operations began. Birmingham won the toss, and Everton started with their backs to the sun, before a gentle breeze. The visitors at once made fast forward play, both Fazackerley and Harrison being conspicuous, but Jones checked, and the next advance was on the right, where there were a couple of throws in which were eventually safely negotiated by the home left back.
HOT FIRING
So far the game was all in favour of the Everton men, and Birmingham gradually begam to find their feet, and Whitehouse running clean through, looked extremely dangerous when McDonald jumped through to clear his lines. From this point the game freshened agreeably and Grenyer put in a beautiful bit of work which Harrison was unable to turn to good account. Then the home forwards went down again, and Whitehouse gave Fern something to think about. The keeper cleared but Birmingham returned at once on the left, and Livingstone took the ball off Elkes. Birmingham were now pressing hotly, and Whitehouse was once more a thorn in the side of Everton, when he spoiled his chance by shooting over the bar. For some time the visitors were kept strictly on the defensive, but fine work by the halves paved the way to an aggressive movement which culminated in Harrison giving the Birmingham keeper a very warm handful. A second attempt by the same player missed fire, and at the other end, Neil sent right across the goalmouth with a rattling good shot. Brewster served up cleverly, and Harrison once again centred finely, but Reid failed to take the pass, and Womack was able to clear his lines.
EASY GOAL FOR SPENCER
Play of a rather desultory character occupied the next few minutes, and then Chedgzoy electrified with a brilliant dash down the wing. He made right round Jones, and, putting the ball right to Spencer’s foot, the latter had only to plant it into the net. It was really Chedgzoy’s goal and even the home spectators applauded the effort which was crowned by such success. When this goal came the game had been in progress just a quarter of an hour. Birmingham replied with a spirited breakaway on the part of the three inside forwards but they were well held, and when the left wing pair tried to mend matters Livingstone allowed them to latitude. McClure, the gigantic centre half tried to make matters equal by breaking through all on his own but his final drive was unsuccessful, and we had a further spell of midfield work. Reid on one occasion got nicely off the mark, but when he passed the leather out Fazackerley was justly pulled up for being offside. Birmingham still kept pegging away in determined fashion, and Whitehouse was upset with more vigour than politeness by Livingstone. There were loud cries for a penalty, but this claim was quite properly ignored by the referee. The next item was a characteristic run by Harrison, but he put the ball into touch, and when the home right came down Livingstone ran across and cleared cleanly. When Everton transferred play Jones badly miskicked across to Harrison, who had a clear field, but he failed to gather the ball, and it went out of play. There was a very tame end to Birmingham’s next raid. Crosbie put the ball cleverly for Neil, but all the latter could do was to put behind. There was no mistaking the intention of Birmingham, to get level at whatever cost, Neil put over, and Elkes shot wide, and then the home forward line came down in battle array. This time the movement met with success. Neil gave the ball to Crosbie, who back-heeled it to Whitehouse, and the latter coming through, induced Fern to leave his goal, and with a fast shot at the second attempt he scored. The game was now faster than ever, and Everton showed rare spirit in trying to regain the lead. Harrison lay the way, and Spencer headed in adroitly, only to see McClure punt the ball away. The visitors outside right continued the good work and he was distinctly unfortunate in failing to score with a lovely rising shot. Shortly before the interval there was a further speeding up on both sides. Everton were the more aggressive, and Fazackerley was once well placed when he pecked at the ball. Clever work by Linley and Elkes promises well, but Fleetwood held them up at a cost of some injury to himself. There followed a hot fusillade on the part of Whitehouse and his wings, and Fern had to punt clear three shots in  rapid succession. This he did effectively, and at the other end Everton had the advantage of a free kick close in. this was taken by Harrison, but he shot yards wide.
Half-time; Birmingham 1, Everton 1.
The first period had provided us with capital football of an occasional spanking charcater. Both sets of forwards were nippy, and though Everton were smarter in defence a level score was the best reflex of the first 45 minutes. When play resumed Everton attacked, and the home defenders were kept busy for a shore time, but it was not long before Fern was called upon to run out and clear his charge. Jones did not appear at all happy in his opposition and had the greatest difficulty in stopping the enterprising Chedgzoy who caused him a great deal of anxiety. Birmingham rallied and began to put more ginger into their work, and Fern had a lively interval. He got rid of a good shot from Elkes, handled another header from the same player, and when Whitehouse attempted to head into the net, be threw away. The home attack was giving a better display, and round the Everton goal there seemed several exciting incidents. The goal, however, was ably defended by a smart pair of backs, who left nothing to chance. After this Birmingham exerted themselves strenuously and for a quite a time the wearers of the blue jerseys were on tenterhooks. The contest continued to provide a series of thrills, and foul against Livingstone looked ominous, but danger was eventually cleared.
Result; Birmingham 1, Everton 1

BURSCOUGH v  EVERTON A
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, September 17, 1921
At Burscough. Rigby scored for Burscough after twenty minutes. Five minutes later parry equalised. Leadbetter, the home goalkeeper, making a bad mistake. Five minutes before the interval Jenkinson scored a second for Burscough. Half-time; Burscough 2, Everton A 1.

CENTRAL LEAGUE
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, September 17, 1921
EVERTON v.  BIRMINGHAM
At Goodison Park. Everton res;- Howard Baker; Downs, Yarwood; Brown, Leddy, Garrett; Russell, Wall, Moffatt, Clennell, and Alford. Birmingham Res; Hodge; Dixon, Hunter; daws, Binks, Liddell; Davies, Deacon, Bradford, Reddington, and Cameron. Referee; Mr. J. Caswell.
Everton turned out as advertised, but Birmingham made three changes. In the Everton ranks Russell played in place of Jones at outside right, the latter being on the injured list. Russell is a Harry Makepeace recommendation, and recently has been showing good form with the “A” team. A strong wind was blowing, and the visitors won the toss. The opening exchanges were more confined to Everton’s quarters. Downs was early prominent in keeping out Cameron and Reddington. The first movement by Everton was started through Leddy, who set Russell going, and that player sent in a centre, which Moffatt just headed outside. Alford was conspicuous on the left with lovely centres, from one of which Hodge made a fine clearance from Wall. Clennell was feeding Alford with neat passes, almost through, Downs bring his man down and clearing when only a few yards from goal. Howard Baker saved brilliantly from Deacon and again from Davies. Everton were slightly superior, but Birmingham were dangerous at close quarters. Everton gained two free kicks, Clennell having hard lines with the second. Russell has justified his inclusion, although his centres were not as accurate as Alford’s. three-quarter-time; Birmingham Reserve 2, Everton Reserves 0.

BIRMINGHAM 1 EVERTON 1
September 19, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
EVERTON DRAW AT BIRMINGHAM.
FAST AND INTERESTING GAME.
Everton effected a highly creditable draw with Birmingham at St. Andrews on Saturday and having extracted three points from their Midland opponents they have every reason to feel satisfied. The game was sparkling and exhilarating to a degree. The afternoon was sunny without being too hot, and the pace set was agreeably fast. The forward work of the visitors was occasionally very pretty to watch, but there was not quite that combination which alone makes for success. Nevertheless there was some magnificent individual work on the part of both the outside wing men, and it was certainly not their fault that the full points were not gained. The half-back play was thoroughly sound and workmanlike, while for the defence there can be nothing but praise. Some of the Birmingham attacks, well led by Whitehouse and backed up by McClure, would easily have beaten a less resolute trio than that which faced them.
RUN OF THE PLAY
The opening stages was rather in favour of the home side, but the Evertonians were not long in getting to work, and success came to them after rather less than fifteen minutes play. Chedgzoy was the hero of the movement, which led to the goal. Getting away with the swiftness of a hare he out stripped both Barton and Jones and than passing square to Spencer, the latter had nothing to do but tap the leather into the net. This he did and the game at once assumed an accelerated pace. Birmingham were obviously anxious to get on terms and eventually they achieved their desire. After Linley and Elkes had tried ineffective shots. Neil went away and gave the ball to Crosbie. The latter back heeled it to Whitehouse, and Fern coming out to meet the danger was beaten by the Lone centre forward. It was rather a curious, but quite a good go. From this point to the interval there was some strenuous work on both sides, but no further score.
In the second period the home vanguard were particularly busy, and Fern kept a wonderfully fine goal against the spirited Whitehouse and his wings. The visitors, however, were by no means idle, and a little more steadiness in front of goal might easily have given them the lead. As it was Reid once shot over, and Fazackerley and Spencer both missed good chances. Just before the finish Chedgzoy and Barton appeared to have an altercation, but the referee-smoothed matters over, and at the call of time honours were divided.
PERSONALS.
Allusion has been made to the smart individual efforts of the visitors. Without being unduly conspicuous Fazackerley, put in several pretty touches, and the work of Reid and Spencer, if lacking in something was by no means without merit. But the star artistes were undoubtedly, Harrison and Chedgzoy. The former frequently had both Booth and Womack "tried up," and he centred with rare accuracy. Chedgzoy, too shone with his speed and dexterity. All the backs performed ably, Brewster hanging on to Whitehouse with the tenacity of a barnacle. The full backs were both at the top of the form, and Fern kept a great goal. Birmingham are a well-balanced and nippy side, and they will hold their own in the competition, if we are not very much mistaken. Teams : - Birmingham: - Tremelling, goal, Womack, and Jones, backs, Booth, McClure, and Barton, half-backs, Neil, Crosbie, Whitehouse, Elkes, and Linley, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Livingstone, and McDonald (captain), backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, and Harrison, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 1 BIRMINGHAM RESERVES 3
September 19, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Goodison Park. A large crowd saw Everton Reserves meet with their first reverse this season by 3 goals to 1. The home team had Downs at right back. During the first half, when playing against a strong wing, his defence was very sound, but in the second half he was not so prominent, and was responsible for two of the goals against his side. Against the wind Everton made many openings initiated chiefly through Clennell and Alford, but finishing was bad. There was no scoring up to half-time. With the wind in Everton's favour on changing ends most of the play was in the visitors half, but the home shooting was most erratic. Bradford opened the score for Birmingham from a breakaway. Later through weak play by Downs, the same player scored the second, and finished by completing the "hat-trick." Ten minutes from time Clennell reduced the margin with a penalty goal. Teams: - Everton Reserves: - B. Howard Baker, goal, Downs, and Yarwood, backs, Brown, Leddy, and Garrett, half-backs, Russell, Wall, Moffatt, Clennell, and Alford, forwards. Birmingham Reserves: - Hodge, goal, Dixon, and Hunter, backs Daws, Binks, and Liddell, half-backs, Davies, Deacon, Bradford, Reddington, and Cameron, forwards. Referee J. Caswell.

CLEVER CHEDGZOY
Athletic News- Monday, September 19, 1921
HOW EVERTON SHARED THE POINTS AT BIRMINHGHAM
By Brum
Neither Birmingham nor Everton could cavil at the result at St. Andrews. The fault of both sides was in regard to the shooting, which was very moderate indeed. That Everton were the more taking side is not to be denied. Their machine-like passing was delightful to watch, but it was not always rounded off as skilfully as it had been initiated, and if one cared to be a trifle punctilious he might say that some of their passing was just a trifle obvious and allowed the Birmingham defenders to nip in and prevent the attacks being consummated. Birmingham on the other hand were far less ornate, but if some of their attacks looked a trifle rugged they were by no means any less effective than the rather more polished efforts of their rivals. Everton led off by scoring through the agency of SPENCER, although he was a mere pawn in the game, as it were, so far as the work connected with the goal went. Chedgzoy made a magnificent run. Starting from the half-way line, he sprinted along his wing, and although tackled by Jones he cleverly outmanoeuvred that back. Flashing along the goal line, he put the ball across the goal line, he put the ball across, and it caught Spencer’s knee and went into the net. The goal came, as a matter of fact, after Birmingham had been far the more aggressive side. However, before the interval the home side managed to get level, WHITEHOUSE  scoring after clever work by Neil and Crosbie. The second half was drawn blank.
THE SKILL OF EVERTON
Everton gave a delightful exhibition of forward play. Chedgzoy was the outstanding figure, and was, indeed, the most brilliant performer on the field. The spectators were delighted with his subtle work. In fact, subtlety was the chief characteristic of the Everton forward play, for Fazackerley distributed the ball prettily and his skill was beyond dispute, while Harrison also played artistic football. Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer hustled into the game with wonderful vigour and intensity without showing any suggestion of the scientific strategy of the men in front of them, but they undoubtedly served their purpose. And served it well, for they broke up the Birmingham attacks, and all were very conspicuous by reason of their physique and thoroughness. Livingstone and McDonald made a formidable pair of backs and Fern kept goal, as he always seems to do at Birmingham, quite brilliantly.
BIRMINGHAM’S CHANGES
Birmingham were splendidly served by Tremelling, Womack and Jones, however, were scarcely at their best. There was just a streak of uncertainty about the back play. The half-backs were thoroughly good. Booth acquitting himself quite satisfactorily in Getgood's place, while McClure was possibly the most ardent worker, and Barton always caught the eye. Neil will do better with a little more experience of League football. He was not lacking in skill, but just a little wanting in method. Crosbieplayed finely. Whitehouse was useful, and Elkes and Linley did reasonably well without quite touching their best form. McDonald was injured late in the game, and in almost the last Chedgzoy was apparently warned by the referee, who made him shake hands with Barton. Birmingham; Tremelling; Womack, Jones; Booth, McClure, Barton; Neil, Crosbie, Whitehouse, Elkes, and Linley. Everton; Fern; Livingstone, McDonald (Captain); Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid and Harrison. Referee; J.W.D. Fowler, Sunderland.

GINGER LACKING
Birmingham Daily Gazette-Monday, September 19, 1921
BIRMINGHAM YET TO GET INTO THEIR STRIDE
BIRMINGHAM 1, EVERTON 1
By Forward
The inability of Birmingham to overcome their conquerors of a week earlier must not be taken too seriously. There was a tinge of disappointment in the final result, and yet, when it is remembered that changes have had to be made in every matchit is hardly to be expected the team can settle down in the manner desired. And that is probably the real secret of Birmingham’s inability to win matches.  At any rate the team has yet to get into its proper stride and reach the high standard of football collectively as we know them capable of individually.
GOAL-GETTERS WANTED. –
Three changes were made from the side that lost to Everton the previous Saturday, and the return match failed to produce the ginger essential to goal getting. There was plenty of life in the attack, but it was not always turned to the best advantage. and the work of the forwards in front of goal was rather unconvincing, especially against such a powerful pair of backs as those possessed by Everton. There was little sting in the shooting, and although Fern had a great deal more to do than the home custodian, he was rarely extended to the full. But in the open the home forwards shaped quits satisfactorily and often looked like realising the desired result, only to shatter the hopes of the crowd by their tame finishing.
CHEDGZOY WORRIES JONES
Everton were certainly keener in their final efforts, and whenever they got within sporting distance threatened a deal of trouble, but often enough their forwards were erratic in shooting. Harrison and Chedgzoy, the extreme wing men, were each a hot handful for the home defence, and Jones was never really comfortablewith his opposition, being often in serious difficulty as to what to do with Chedgzoy. As a matter of fact the Everton man invariably got the better of the deal, and it was from one of his centres that Spencer was able to open the scoring fifteen minutes from the start. The inside Everton forwards were well handled by the home half-backs, and McClure watched the visiting leader moat effectively, leaving few, if any, chances of goal-getting.
A FRUITLESS RALLY.
But the play never reached a high standard. There were too many errors for this to be attained, and there were few thrills for the crowd. What little excitement there was in the game was produced by the home forwards in the second half, when they made an encouraging rally and tried very hard to get the better of the stout Everton defence. Several hot tussles ensued round the Everton goal, and Fern had to be very tactful in disposing of some ugly situations. if anything, Everton were a trifle lucky to escape during this period.
EVERTON'S SUPERIOR FORWARDS.
Whitehouse notched Birmingham's equalising goal, and it was a characteristic effort on his part that brought this only piece of success. Receiving apass from Crosbie he burst through the defence, and although Fern ran out the dashing raider managed to find the net. He led the line well and displayed plenty of dash, but his shooting was not up to his usual standard of power and accuracy. Neil did satisfactory work on the right without being brilliant, and Booth operated with success against a clever pair of forwards. After all, it was a match in which neitherside shone. Birmingham certainly had some what the better of the exchanges and enough of the play to win the match, but if anything the Everton forwards played slightly the superior football, so that there was little to choose between the sides. teams were:— Birmingham. Tremelling; Womack,  Jones; Booth, McClure, Barton; Neil, Crosbie, Whitehouse, Elkes, Linley. Everton; Fern; Livingstone, McDonald (Captain); Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, Harrison. Referee; Mr. J.W.D. Fowler (Sunderland).

EVERTON’S NEW CENTRE-FORWARD
Athletic News- Monday, September 19, 1921
After all Everton have had recourse to young players with no previous experience of League football to lead their attack. They were indebted to Spencer for to ability to utilise a chance for their point on Birmingham’s ground. Harry G. Spencer learnt his football at Bursledon, in the Sarisbury and District Junior League, an organisation in the area of Southampton. He was given a trial two season ago at Goodison Park, and was promptly signed on. Last year he took part in Central League football, scoring a dozen goals in eighteen contests, and his play this season in the Reserves team warranted a trial in the premier eleven. Standing 5ft 9in, and weighing 10st 7lbs, he is nicely set up. He has showed a ready appreciation of the requirements of his post, and in two appearances so far has given considerable satisfaction.

BREWSTER THE BARNACLE
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, September 19, 1921
By F.E.H
Three points out of a possible four is by no means bad. At the same rate of progression Everton should find themselves in clover at the end of the season. But of course, there are others also in the running, and as a general rule in football “the race is to the swift and the battle to the strong.” The game at St. Andrew’s, on Saturday was quite a sparkling affair-good weather good crowds, and good football. The splitting of the points, to my mind, was the most equitable result. Both sides, through over anxiety missed many possible chances. Generally speaking the footwork was neat and natty until it came to the parting shot. It was then that hope smiled but to deceive Everton were certainly a better knit forward line than that of the Midland team, though Whitehouse and company were always dangerous triers. The opening goal was due to a magnificent solo effort on the part of Chedgzoy, who made all the running and then allowed Spencer to net the ball. The home side’s goal was also a good one, though I think Fern made a slight error of judgement in coming out. Whitehouse made no mistake about it and through out the whole ninety minutes he proved himself a very hefty leader. One cannot praise Harrison too highly for his work, and a good word must be offered to the Everton defenders. Brewster., aided by the old war horse Fleetwood, and Grenyer did yeoman service, and the backs were coolness and confidence personified. Fern, as I have indicated played up to his fine reputation.
MR. KIRKWOOD-TALENT SPOTTER
After a Bootle Albion v Marine match at Bootle, Mr. Kirkwood persuaded Parry, Bootle’s outside right, to sign an amateur form for Everton. Parry is a very promising winger; his height is 5ft 9in., and his weighs over 11st. 

FRANK PARRY
Hull Daily Mail - Wednesday 21 September 1921
Parry, the outside right of the Bootle Albion F.C., has signed an amateur form for Everton.  he stands 5ft 9in, and weighs about 11st.  

DOWNS RETURNS TO THE EVERTON SIDE
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, September 21, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Everton bring back Downs to the side that is to face Arsenal at Goodison Park on Saturday; otherwise here is no change from the side that took three points out of Birmingham. The reserve side at Blackpool reads; Howard Baker; Livingstone, Yarwood; Peacock, Leddy, Garrett; Jones, J.E. Blair, Moffatt, Davies, and Alford.
The “A” team is desirous of playing away on October 1. Club secretaries should write to Mr. McIntosh, Sec, Everton F.C. Goodison Park, Walton.
Yesterday I was asked whether Sutcliffe ever kept goal at Anfield v. Everton. Mr. James Caulfield writes (my thanks to him) as follows;- He played at Anfield against Everton on the Aster Monday of their last season on that ground, which brings to mind we had three great goalies that week- Robinson (Derby) on Good Friday, Toone (Notts County) on the Saturday, and Sutcliffe on the Monday. Everton lost to both Derby and Bolton, but beat Notts 4-0, and G. Toone was carried shoulder high from the ground to the Sandon, which was then the dressing room.  He got his cap against Scotland and right well he deserved it, for I have never seen a greater exhibition than that.

EVERTON'S TEAMS.
September 22, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
The Everton team to meet the Arsenal at Goodison Park, on Saturday will include Downs, who has recovered from his injury. He takes the place of Livingstone. The team will be: - Fern, Downs, McDonald, Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer, Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, and Harrison. The Everton Reserve team to play Blackpool Reserves at, Blackpool will be: - Howard Baker, Livingstone, Yarwood, Peacock, Leddy, Garrett, Hones, JE Blair, Moffatt, Davies, and Alford.

POINTS FOR SPECTATORS
Nelson Leader- Friday, September 23, 1921
WHEN THE MAN IN THE CROWD SPOILS THE GAME
BY STANLEY FAZACKERLEY
(The Famous Everton Forward)
To be able to say a few words to the spectators at football matches rather a unique position for the footballer, who gets into the habit of expecting criticism from the onlookers. When I say, though, that there are points which the onlooker sometimes seems to forget, it must not be assumed that I am drawing onlookers in general over the coals. The average football crowd is made up of all sorts of human beings, and sometimes in their very natural desire to see their pet team win, sections of onlookers appear to forget that after all the game only a sport. In the first place, then, I want to ask the spectators to be as impartialas they possibly can be. It does not necessarily follow that the opponents of your pet side are the dirtiest players ever, and that your own pets can do wrong. Yet that is the impression one often gets from the playing pitch. The way onlookers treat the operation of the offside rule strikes me as typical. If the full-backs of the visiting team repeatedly throw the home forwards offside, those full backs are told to play the game. the other hand, if the home full-backs adopt offside tactics with success, then the onlookers seem consider those home full backs very clever people. Treating the game in this way, though, is along way from being impartial, isn’t it?  From the players’ point of view, perhaps the most disappointing experience is to be barracked by your own so-called supporters. What the section of any crowd which does this sort thing hopes gain, goodness only knows. I take it that these people want the home men to win. That being so, I can assure the barracking spectator that the very best way to defeat that purpose is to be unduly severe at the expense of the players of the home team. I think I can say with certainty that many side has been cheered to victory, but that no side has ever been jeered tosuccess. And what applies to teams as a whole also applies to individual players. Believe me, the footballer who is playing poor game knows it so well that he doesn’t need to be told about it sarcastic language. Every player knows when he is in form and when he is out of form, and when he is out of form, but what the onlooker  does not always seem to realise is that good form cannot be commanded. Yet it is so. Let the reader of these notes think for a moment, and will appreciate what I mean when I say that the footballer does not always feel like it. Whatever the game is—or even if it is work -there are times when the fellow who should be doing well is out of form. The billiard player sometimes loses touch; the expert golfer slices his drive; and the footballer who is desperately anxious to score goals sees the ball go anywhere and everywhere except in the net.  Nor does it always follow that the plays who is not successful is really playing badly. The onlooker should remember that the other follows are on the field to stop him doing things, and that these other fellows are just as expert at the stopping game as the members of the home team. It is, indeed, true of football that a team plays as well,but no better than its opponents allow’ it to do. On the question of foul play, too, I sometimes think that the onlookers do not realise fully their responsibilities. We often discus how foul play may be stamped out the game, but my opinion is that sooner than anyone else the onlooker could stop it. If he would howl as whole-heartedly when a member of the home team is guilty of a bad foul as he does when a player on the visiting sidestoops doubtful tactics, I believe that we should soon hear the last of the charge that football is not clean it ought to be. As a final word, I don’t want to deprive the onlooker of his rights and privileges, but I think that occasionally he is apt to overlook his responsibilities.

LONDON TEAM AT EVERTON
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, September 23, 1921
Bee’s Notes
The London clubs have not struck football all this season. They are languishing, and the Londoner cannot understand why they should be so lowly. They have plenty of players, and the names of the men are of fair fame. Then the reason may be that the men live in London. Who knows? At any rate, we of Everton do not forget that London or no London, Arsenal come to us last Christmas Day, and gave us a surprise, for Everton led 2-0 and lost 4-2, when many had left the ground believing that all was over and that Everton had safely booked the points. I doubt that Dickie Downs, who returns to the home side, remembers that game. The morro’s game at Goodison Park will be very interesting, because we shall review acquaintance with Frank Bradshaw, who with Sheffield, Northants, and finally Arsenal, has never given a moment’s trouble to directors. Frank is a striking case of the danger of saying “Finish” Sheffield thought it. Everton though it. Then he developed a full back tendency and now Arsenal in their distress turn to the warrior and choose him inside left again! It’s a game. The funny remembrance in his case-and there is always a funny side to it- was the fact that one day both he and Joe Clennell came to see me. Neither is anything but a sport, and therefore the fact that Joe had been placed in frank’s place made no difference to the cordialities -which is good sportsmanship. Still I know it rankled with Bradshaw that he should go to strip and find a man there to take his place. It is hardly tactful. This is by the way. The point of the moment is that Arsenal will be very much out to win to-morrow, and Everton, even with Downs, will have to smart to win. There should be a tough game, a big crowd, and possibly a view of White, who was crocked but has recovered, as suggested by the news of both sets of opponents to face the Mersey sides; Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, Harrison. Arsenal; Williamson; Townley, Hutchins; Butler, Graham, McKinnon; Rutherford, White, Baker, Bradshaw, Blyth.

EVERTON GUNS PLAY ON TO ARSENAL
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 24, 1921
GOODISON PARK CROWD GIVE WARM WELCOME TO FRANK BRADSHAW, THEIR FORMER FORWARD
DOWNS APPEARS AFRESH IN THE DEFENCE
Everton and other Mersey enthusiasts will be interested to read of Jimmy Settle becoming a coach. His boy is playing in Lancashire Combination football.
Everton to-day had a tilt with the Arsenal, whose ranks included Frank Bradshaw, who was for some years a member of the Everton side.
BEE’S COMMENT-REPORT-EVERTON v.  ARSENAL
A DRAWN GAME
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald (Captain); Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, Harrison. Arsenal; Williamson; Cownley, Hitchins; Whittaker, Butler, McKinnon; Rutherford, White, Butler, Bradshaw (Captain), Blyth. Referee; Mr. W.T. Day.
Everton rejoiced that they had Downs back to their senior side today, at Goodison Park. He had tested his leg last week with the Reserves team, and had found it stood the trial satisfactorily. Otherwise there was no change from the eleven that took points from Birmingham. In the Arsenal side one missed Dr. Patterson, and revelled in the reappearance of one of the old school, John Rutherford, who played in 1906 against Everton in the Final Tie (for Newcastle) and also in the appearance of Bradshaw, the old-time Everton forward, who had been brought back in the hope of making the Arsenal line a really Gunnery type. The day was fine and the crowd was about 30,000 strong-a fair average, but below last season’s average-of course, this is due to the state of trade in the city. Frank Bradshaw was captain of the London side, who faced the sun, Everton kicking off. Neither side was slow to attack. Arsenal’s best early on was due to a foul against Brewster. Whittaker placing the spot kick straight to hand. Rutherford could have scored, but did not estimate the screw on the ball, so that the ball pulled wide. Similarly Reid was wide when crushed for space on which to move. Play after this was cut up considerably.
EARLY WOUNDS
Goalkeeper Williamson was injured on the thigh though punching away a corner from Harrison. Then Fazackerley was troubled, after which Whittaker had his ribs hurt. As if this were not enough, the referee penalised a fair and strong shoulder charge by an Arsenal man.  The best bit of work for a long time was that wherein Reid and Williamson were concerned. The goalkeeper narrowed the angle for the shooter, only to find that Reid lofted the ball in golfing fashion, and tried to put it to the far end of the goal. His ruse failed by inches, and when Downs let in the Arsenal right also by inches, Brewster’s long legs saved the situation. Brewster was playing very well just now with head and foot, and it was as well that this was the case, as McDonald now misjudged a position, and let in Arsenal’s great gunner, White, who was very wide with an easy chance.
FAZACKERLEY SCORES AND RETIRES
Fazackerley scored and went off immediately, and then White got a terrible bang on the ankle, and despite being in great pain, he played on, but was of course, of no great help to his side. The goal, which came after 17 minutes, was a clean and thorough one. In fact, the scorer and the drive were almost identical with the first goal in the Birmingham match down here. All the trouble arose through Hutchins over kicking his forwards after brilliant defence. Fern caught the ball, and kicked well up the field, for Fazackerley to take the ball in his stride. Fazackerley was charged unfairly, but edged away when falling, and then went on to make a beautiful drive with the left foot. Williamson was surprised by the shot and the glare of the sun. after that Arsenal applied so much pressure that it was amazing that the Everton goal should escape. Corner followed corner, and Rutherford, with the left foot on the right wing, made some perfect centres, and Bradshaw put in one or two dribbles that were tasty and full of benefit.
A FIERY RAIN
Shots were rained on the goal, but not one troubled Fern, became, a defender hit each time. Fazackerley, who, I learn had to leave the field owing to his chewing gum was lodging in his throat, made another fine first-time drive, and Spencer, with a header, and Reid, with only half a chance, made work dangerous for the Arsenal defence. A different style was adopted by Bradshaw, who dribbled beyond three men and then went to earth. He begged for a penalty kick but none was granted, after which Downs rushed headlong into the fray, and White got yet another bad injury, but refused to go off the field. Arsenal had, indeed, been an unlucky side so far. It was not good football, and in many respects Arsenal were unfortunate. It was certainly not the brilliance of the defence that kept Arsenal from equalisingbecauseboth backs made mistakes, and the half backs could not keep time with the intricate dribbles of Rutherford, a fast-moving centre forward Baker, and a Blyth and Bradshaw wing. The game, it is worthy of mention, was clocked two minute short, not even allowing for the stoppages, which had been more numerous than usual. The teams were out again prompt to time in five minutes, which is the lawful figure, and therefore it was rather surprising to find such promptitude. Half-time; Everton 1, Arsenal nil.
The second half did not improve, and there seemed a stone-coldness about the home side that threatened to let the Arsenal creep up and equalise. Chedgzoy had been strangely quiet and Harrison now faltered, and while it is quite true to point to the trouble of the sunshine, yet we must confess that the spectators were not getting value for looney.
PRETENDING AN INJURY.
On the Arsenal side Butler ploughed through in inspiring manner, and sometimes became an extra forward. Yet withal Fern had not had one solitary shot to stop. Butler, it should be mentioned, was spoken to by the referee for pretending to be injured, an uncommon offence, and one in which the referee possibly acted hastily. At last some life was introduced into the game, Harrison driving in a fierce shot that swung over the goal. Much the play was outrageously commonplace, and combination was "not coloured on the card." Rutherfordwas the great sure man in the attack,  and the crowd applauded him generously for three successiveruns full of football meat. It was only the third, however, that brought Fern into play, and when Baker put the ball to goal a defender turned it slightly away from Fern, so that the goalkeeper's save became all the more meritorious.
A MUCH DEBATED GOAL.
Everton seemed unable to raise a gallop now, and it was not a surprise when Bradshawscored. It was a debated goal, and unfortunately Fern was knocked out, andBaker was also hurt. Baker was too sprightly for the opposition, and when he got as grips with Fern, the goalkeeper was hurt and lay prone. There was a struggle right in the goalmouth, and one wondered how long the referee would wait. In the meantime the ball had come out to Bradshaw, who had the rare delight ofscoring against his old side. Downs joined the injured parties, and everyone marvelled that so many were injured without one retiring from the field. It must be said neither Harrison nor Chedgzoy got help from their inside men.  Harrison came into the picture with a nice shot that Williamson was glad to edge over the bar. Following a smart attack by the Everton forwards Bradshaw got well through the defence, but although he got in a straight shot, it lacked sting and Fern easily held it. Downs was beaten by Baker, and Blyth drove in one of the best attempts of the day,the ball striking the corner of the woodwork with Fern yards away from the spot. Spencer had a splendid opening, but instead of hitting the ball first time he decided to trap it, and eventually lost. The Everton goal had a wonderful escape in the last few minutes when Downs kicked the ball from goal line over the bar. Bradshaw scored for Arsenal after 67 minutes. Result; Everton 1, Arsenal 1.

JIMMY SETTLE, COACH
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, September 24, 1921
Jimmy Settle a one-time idol of the Goodison Park crowd, was recently the victim of a humorous incident on the football field. In these days he earns his daily bread in a large iron works in Bolton, and still takes more than a mere passing interest in the game which he adorned so many years., The international forward spends his leisure moments in teaching and coaching the young idea, and officiates in the role of trainer to the junior club which has recently been formed by the enthusiasts of the firm where he works. The other Saturday afternoon there was a heated argument on a point of law and order, and, of course, Jimmy had to join in it. Imagine his surprise when he was calmly told he “knew nowt about it.” Anyhow, the boot was on the other leg when a non-partisan, who had overheard the conversation, informed the ruffled one that the man who “knew now’t about it” was none other than James Settle, who had played for Bolton, Bury, and Everton in his time. Jimmy chuckled.

BLACKPOOL RES v  EVERTON RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, September 24, 1921
At Blackpool, before 3,000 spectators. Everton had the best of the play at the start, but were unlucky near goal. Blackpool afterwards improved, and Baker was kept busy, some of his saves being magnificent. Half-time; No score.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 24, 1921

• Everton have shown improved form in each succeeding “away” match-first 0-3, then 1-2, and finally 1-1.
• Fern gave his best show of the season last week
• The Blues have tried half-a-dozen half backs thus far.
• Peacock’s absence on Saturday was due to injury
• Livingstone got some ugly knocks at St. Andrew’s.
• Glad to find Grenyer resuming in such promising style
• Coming nearer home, the flying Fred Geary was but eighteen when Everton secured him from Notts Rangers to come along and make things him at Anfield-road (we can picture him as though it were yesterday) scudding through opposing defences and leaving keepers helpless with flying shots into the corner of the goal
• Edgar Chadwick, too was only twenty when a matter of a couple of shillings a week lost him to Blackburn Rovers-to the gain of Everton.

EVERTON 1 ARESENAL 1
September 26, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON DRAW AT HOME.
ARSENAL'S CLEVER PLAY.
A share of the points was as much as Everton deserved by their game with Arsenal at Goodison Park. Arsenal were in many respects the better side. They displayed more balance, more method, and more skilful footwork, and would surely have won with ease had the forwards been more deadly in front of goal. Everton fell away considerably after a good start and never regained their grip of the game, while Arsenal improved at the game progressed. Up to a point the work of the Arsenal forwards was well nigh perfect. They moved well, passed accurately and understood each other's intentions to a nicety, yet they only once completely beat the Everton defence. It was not the cleverness of the Everton defenders that saved them from defeat, for when hard pressed they appeared flustered and were wanting in resource. Several times they got out of tight corners very luckily. Downs returned to the side, but it could not be said that he lent strength to the defence. He volleyed will in the early stages and got to the ball at all sorts of angles. Near the end he saved a certain goal when he kicked the ball over the bar from the goal-line, but he frequently over-kicked his forwards. McDonald had a poor day for Rutherford displayed some of his best form. Brewster was the most successful of the half-backs. The forwards received small assistance from the wing halves, and their play was inconsistent. Fazackerley did some good things, and he and Reid by reason of their first time shooting were the most dangerous of the line. Williamson was very safe, although he appeared to misjudge the shot that scored. Cownley and Hutchins played a good practical game, and Butler used his physical advantage to excellent effect. He covered a deal of ground with a minimum of effort. The work of the forwards frequently reached a high level of excellence, but they failed to reap the reward of their cleverness through weak finishing.
THE PLAY.
In the early stages Reid was very prominent, and after Fazackerley had provided a splendid opening Reid sent the ball along the crossbar from a difficult angle. Then Baker headed over from a corner, and White finished a clever run by shooting wide. At seventeen minutes Fazackerley scored a splendid goal. He got between the backs, and with a low well-judged drive sent the ball into the net. Williamson fell for the shot, but the ball passed beneath him and he appeared to under-estimate the pace of the ball. this was followed by a concerted attack, in which the whole of the Arsenal forwards participated. It was the best piece of combined play seen thus far and although the ball never actually reached Fern, the Everton goal was in great danger. Fazxackerley was keen on shooting first time, and Spencer headed into Williamson's hands. White was injured a second time, but he pluckily returned, and although the Arsenal forwards hammered the Everton defence hard they turned one down at the interval. Ruthered was loudly applauded for a clever run, and at this stage he put in his most effective work. It was Rutherford's brilliant footwork that gave Baker an opportunity of testing Fern to the full, and the Everton custodian made a wonderful save as he just managed to push the ball out of the goal by falling full length. At sixty-seven minutes Bradshaw equalised. It was not a well-got goal, but on the play Arsenal deserved to draw level. Fern fell to the ground after leaving his goal to challenge Baker, and during the struggle that resulted the ball came out to Bradshaw, who had no difficulty in sending it into the empty goal. Williamson was yards out of his goal when he made a clever save from Reid and Blyth hit the corner of the woodwork with a hard drive. Spencer threw away a glorious chance of putting Everton ahead when he neglected to shoot first time with a delightful opening provided by Fazackerley and the Everton goal had a narrow escape when Downs standing on the goal line, kicked the ball over the bar. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs, and McDonald (captain), backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid, and Harrison, forwards. Arsenal: - Williamson, goal, Cownley, and Hutchins, backs, Whittaker, Butler, and Hutchins, half-backs, Rurtherford, White, Baker, Bradshaw, and Blyth, forwards.

BLACKPOOL RESERVES 2 EVERTON RESERVES 0
September 26, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Blackpool Reserves gave their best display this season against Everton Reserves on Saturday, and their victory of two goals to nil was thoroughly deserved. It was a clean and keenly fought game from start to finish, and greatly enjoyed by 4,000 spectators. Everton held the upper hand during the first quarter of an hour and the home defence was severely tested, but Blackpool afterwards improved and were always more dangerous. The halves were the mainstay of the team, Leaver especially excelling at centre-half. Howard-Baker gave a fine display in the Everton goal, otherwise Blackpool's triumph would have been still more pronounced. One save in particular from Sibbald, just under the bar was superb. Clennell twice missed scoring against his former club mates during the first half, when well placed, but afterwards gave a glimpse of his old form. Richardson effecting a brilliant save, Blackpool opened the second half dramatically Alvey scoring in the first minute, Moffatt missed a grand chance of equalising, and Lane increased the home lead just on time. Everton: - Howard Baker, goal, Livingstone, and Yarwood, backs, Peacock, Leddy, and Garrett, half-backs, Jones, JE Blair, Moffatt, Clennell, and Alford forwards.

FLEETWOOD’S HONOUR
Athletic News- Monday, September 26, 1921
Tom Fleetwood, stalwart in Everton's half-back division, has been with the club ten years, and is to have a second benefit. He played his first game for the club on March 18, 1911, when he partnered George Beare at inside right against Bradford City at Goodison Park. Fleetwood his figured at full-beck, half-back, and forward in the League team, and would doubtless be agreeable to keep goal if required. Born at Kirkby, near Liverpool, he played for a number of junior clubs before being given a trial by Atherton. Further games with Bolton Wanderers and Hindley Central followed until he signed for Rochdale, and was with that team when Everton secured his services. It was while at Rochdale that he became a professional. He was always a versatile footballer, and in his first two months at Goodison Park played at inside right, centre-forward, and inside left for Everton in League matches. Subsequently it. became evident that half-hack was his most suitable post, and although he has secured Inter-League honours as a right half-back, the majority of his admirers think that the centre position is the one which suits his capabilities more accurately than any other. However, the fact remains that at various periods he has been displaced from this pivotal position by such stalwarts as James Gault, William Wareing, and George Brewster, what time he himself has willingly and wholeheartedly done his utmost on the intermediate right. He is a strong and determined player, and if he tried might justify the opinions of those who consider he would finish his football career as a fine full-back.

HAPPY ARSENAL
Athletic News- Monday, September 26, 1921
EVERTON FORCED TO YILD A POINT AT GOODISON
By Junius
Considering the lowly position of the Arsenal, it was scarcely to be expected that they would find the Goodison Park enclosure a hunting ground for points. But as events transpired, the majority of the 31,000 spectators must have come to the conclusion that the Highbury team were good value for a division of the spoils, and with a shade of luck might easily have carried the day. It was not a great game by any means, for there was an ultra-keenness about the proceedings that kept the nicer points of play in subjection; still there were possibilities of substantial scoring. In this respect Everton, during the first quarter of an hour, had sufficient opportunities to place themselves in an unassailable position, but frittered away chances in tantalising fashion until FAZACKERLEY finally got one home after the game had been in progress twenty minutes. He accomplished this from fairly long range with a fast drive along the turf, the ball passing between Williamson's legs into the net. The keeper had evidently mistimed the pace, and the glaring sun too, must have bothered him not a little. Up to this period there had been quite a series of stoppages, the result of keen play rather than vigorous dealing.
FERN’S FINE SAVE
White wee the greatest sufferer in this respect, for he twice had to retire to the line for attention, but throughout the game the respective trainers were more than usually called up. There could be no mistaking the undercurrent of superiority in midfield work by the Everton half-backs and forwards. Up to the interval they were faster and cleverer all round. Following the change of ends, The Arsenal played with keenness bordering upon desperation, and their downright grit and persistency brough its reward after twenty-three minutes play. Just prior to this Fern had his first real test, and threw himself full length to divert a ball from Baker round the post. The centre came again, and in a race for possession collided with Fern, who had the worse of the impact. The Keeper hugged the ball, butDowns hooked it out, and before he could make a clearance BRADSHAW, who had followed up, placed it into the-unattended goal. The Arsenal played with a confidence begotten of success after this, were the more aggressive and might easily have secured the lead. With but five minutes left, Blyth crashed the ball against the woodwork, and then in the last minute of play Spencer hesitated and was lost. Everton players, so far as standard of football was concerned, were for the greater portion of the game the better side. They were, however, victims of an over eagerness that neutralised the effectiveness of their display. Fazackerley was a busy man in the early stages, but had a penchant for holding he ball when a pass out would have been more profitable -especially as he was well shadowed by Butler. Most headway was made by the outside men, Harrison being a trenchant raider, and many were the triangular movements with the half-backs on the wing that appeared likely to produce good results. Spencer has improved since his introduction to the side a fortnight ago, and Chedgzoy got across centres which merited a better fate.
THE SKILL OF RUTHERFORD
In the second half the Arsenal forwards kept themselves full extended, and repeatedly harassed the home defenders. It was refreshing to follow the wiles of the veteran Rutherford, who more than once simply ran round Grenyer and McDonald, and one of these dexterous movements came as near to scoring as can be imagined. Hit footwork was clever, but the most profitable work came from the left, where Blythe crowned many fine touches with a finish that brought Fern many anxious moments. In Bradshaw he had a rare forager. The forward line as a whole was not convincing. They had the ball too much in the air, to the advantage of the Everton half-backs. Of these, Brewster was always on the lookout for opportunities to turn the game in favour of his own van, and discreet heading, and occasional fine placing to Fazackerley, were noticeable features. Fleetwood had a big task on hand and got through his work well, but it came rather as a surprise that Grenyer should have surrendered as frequently as he did to the advances of the Arsenal right wing pair. McKinnon, particularly in the second portion, and Butler carried off honours in half-back play. He was often a sixth forward when the occasion warranted an extra attack, and fell back in close defence when his side was being heavily pressed. Neither Downs nor McDonald was at his best. Downs had a handful in Blythe, and while his interventions were rarely at fault, his clearances might with advantage have been less lusty. Cownley and Hutchins put up a big resistance to the inroads of the Everton forwards, the right back accomplishing much sound and effective work. Williamson’s anticipation of final moves is as valuable an asset as ever, and, like Fern, he dealt with difficult situations in masterly fashion. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald (Captain); Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Spencer, Fazackerley, Reid and Harrison. The Arsenal; Williamson; Cownley, Hutchins; Whittaker, Butler, McKinnon; Rutherford, White, Baker, Bradshaw, and Blythe. Referee; Mr. W.T. Derby.

EVERTON GET HOLD OF IRISH INSIDE-RIGHT OF WORTH
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, September 26, 1921
There is growing on Merseyside a sort of Irish colony. In view of the form of Lacey, Harris and the Scotts, the Irish field is naturally a frequent source of interest, and now Everton have taken therefrom one Robert Irvine, who, according to a telegram from our Belfast correspondent, has just signed for the Goodison Park club and is expected at the week-end. He is an inside right and has junior international honours. The promise of this 21-year-old lad was such that there was a spirited race between Sunderland, Partick Thistle, and Dundee for his signature, but the Everton secretary, who was over in Ireland, was successful against all comers. Irvine stands 5ft 9in, and weighs 11 stone.

WHERE EVERTON FAILED AGAINST ARSENAL
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, September 26, 1921
Bee’s Notes

Locally we had a curiously cut-up game, injuries and stoppages bring so pronounced that one marvelled how Referee Day could play two minutes short, not including time taken for injuries. Let us be fair, right away, to the footballers. The day was hot again, the turf was dry, the ball light- always a bother to the best of men-and Arsenal were greedy for points. What happened? Everton started in the smart fashion, and Reid and Harrison opened like men who were going to wreck some goal registers. Fazackerley got a goal by a thrust that would doubtless not find a mark once in a dozen time, and probably found its mark now because the goalkeeper was caught sleeping, and then found in two minds. Never mind, that was a direct shot and a good solo effort. After that one wondered how the Everton goal escaped. Shots were made, but every time they were made a fraction of a moment too late, and the ball cannoned against a defender. Fern had little to do. Half-time came quickly-vide our watches- and the resumption to a standstill. True, Spencer got in a shot, and also missed the gift-goal of the match. True, too, that when Bradshaw scored against his old comrades, Fern was lying prone. If I have been referee I should not have been for that goal, for this reason. If a man is patently hurt the game should cease at once. When Lawrence was gluing his eyes upon a Cup final incident, one Thompson being injured and down on the turf, a goal was scored and allowed. It was wrong. Fern was too plainly hurt to allow the game to go on, yet it went on. And the Cup went on-to Bradshaw instead of Newcastle. As against that you must place the other weights. There was the case of Bradshaw’s appeal for a penalty kick. There was the incident when Blyth, dragging the ball back foolishly, still got in a shot that was goaling all the way till it hit the angle of the bars, a shot that was as worthy a goal as was that job-place by Reid in the first half-an idea that one remembers well being adopted by John Goodall when taking a penalty kick in the days when goalkeepers could come out of their goal. Goodall lofting the ball over the head of J.W. Sutcliffe, who was looking for a hot, straight drive. In a short word, Everton were outplayed in the second half, and Rutherford was just toying with his men, and making beautiful work to the middle. His corner kicks were worth studying. He is an outside right. He went beyond the ordinary run of the field, and standing facing his own goal, plied the ball with his left foot, thus incurring an inward-pull that made every corner a real danger. These points are worth dotting down in your diary, though I confess I keep no dates, books, or other mementos of football matches. Time flies, you see.  What was wrong with Everton? First, the half-backs did not use the ball. Can a spectator of the 30,000 remember a ball up the middle? I do not. Can it be said that the wing half-backs led up to their forwards? If so, why were the wingers-extreme wingers- so idle? It is plain that Spencer and Reid did not offer much in the second half and that the whole side went off “cold” in the second half. All the men did good things in part; but it is not sufficient to stop there. There must be advantageous placing or the good work might never have occurred. Even in defence, there was wild kicking and punting that led to nothing but a return kick. Arsenal were tarred with the same brush. I like their centre half. He goes through with a will and an idea. Baker at centre will get goals; and I hope White won’t be so unfortunate in the future. Both goalkeepers were damaged, and each did well; but the underlying factor, to my mind was the appearance of Everton in the second half. Why do they peter out so emphatically? The Reserves side lost at Blackpool; but surely there must be some boys who are worth a trial of length. One week is of no avail. The boy must be given confidence right away by a guaranteed period of time, so that he can feel that his day of execution or glory has now arrived. Fern, who got a body blow of severity was literally bathed in perspiration at the finish of the game. He must have finished the game in spite of intense pain.

EVERTON SIGN AN IRISH FORWARD
September 27, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Our Belfast correspondent wires that Everton have just signed on Robert Irvine, an Irish player, who is expected at Goodison Park this weekend. He is an in-side right and has junior international honours. The promise of this 21-year-old lad was such that there was a spirited race between Sunderland, Patrick Thistle and Dundee for his signature, but the Everton secretary who was over in Ireland was successful against all comers. Irvine stands 5ft 9ins and weights 11 stones

EVERTON’S NEW INSIDE RIGHT
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, September 27, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Stanley Fazackerley has been granted permission to change his residence from Preston to Sheffield, where his home is. The Prestonian will have to travel to Goodison Park by train in mid-week.
HIS FIRST OFFENCE
“Blue Boy” writes;- This is my first dive into print, but after Everton’s exhibition against Arsenal-and indeed quite a few of their recent home matches-I am very near bursting point. Let me state here that I am a staunch supporter of the club, and have been ever since I could babble, and will be until I cease, but in the meantime, “Bee,” it’s well?-???!!-don’t you think so? Is it a case of Anno Domini with some of the players? I don’t like to think so, but I am afraid it is true in respect to some. It’s very hard to say such things about old and tried men, but they must get past their time, when present-day football is played at such a pace. Perhaps I had better not press this A.D. theory too far, for all I know the training methods may be all wrong, eh! Anyhow, “Bee,” can you suggest why Moffatt is not tried at centre forward. One never knows what he might develop into with such men as Chedgzoy, Fazackerley, and Harrison alongside him, and George Brewster behind. He is worth a trial, anyway.
THE NEW EVERTON FORWARD
It may not have struck the average Everton followers that the club has been round the country for players, but it is the fact, and the first result was found yesterday, when we were able to announce exclusively that a junior Irish international, named Irvine, has been signed. This lad has done things in football life, and Sunderland, Partick, and Dundee will be sorry to find they have lost a more than promising young man, who has been collared by Mr. Tom McIntosh. The Irishman is only 21 years of age, and he is nicely built. Inside right is his berth.

FREEMAN’S NEW CLUB.
Lancashire Evening Post - Wednesday 28 September 1921
FAMOUS FORWARD JOINS WIGAN
Wigan Borough, last evening, secured the signature of Bert Freeman, the former Arsenal, Everton, and Burnley internationai centre-forward, who holds the League scoring record of 38 goals 37 matches, which he created in season 1908-9 when with Everton. This goal total was equalled last seaeon by Joe Smith, Bolton Wanderers, however, played in 41 matches before accomplishing the feat. Freeman was born at Birmingham in 1885, and commenced hie career as professional with Aston Villa Reserve in season 1905-6. and within a few months was transferred to Woolwich Arsenal. He stayed with the Plumstead club until 1908, and shortly before the finish of the season joined Everton, making his first appearance with the side against Liverpool. In the following season he established the record referred to.  Towards the end of 1910-11 Freeman, together with Harry Mountford. was transferred to Burnley, the fee for the pair being £8OO, and from 1911 onwards Freeman was top scorer for Burnley, and in seasons 1911-12 and 1912-13 was the leading marksman in either division of the League.  On October 10th, 1914, Freeman ‘scored his hundredth goal for the Turf Moor club—a total that was increased to 172 before he left the side. At Leicester, in 1914, a goal scored by him assured Burnley of promotion, and the same year obtained the only goal which won the English Cup for Burnley for the first time in their history. He was capped five times, twice while at Everton in 1909, and three times with Burnley in 1912, and he figured on four occasions in Inter-League football. Last season Freeman made only four appearances in Burnley's team, in the first match at outside right, a position which had been introduced the previous season, and subsequently at inside right and centre-forward, the latter being his final appearance in the side which Burnley sustained a sensationaJ defeat at Hull. Though he has naturally lost pace, this forward stylist should be just the man Wigan require to mould their attack, and should do his new club lot of good.

BERT FREEMAN JOINS WIGAN BOROUGH
The Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, September 28, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Wigan Borough have signed Bert Freeman. It hardly seems the right thing to do, because Wigan is really aiming at futures, and by signing Freeman they are, with all due respect to an old football friend, casting back. The truth of the matter, I fear, is that Wigan, having been seriously hit through injuries must get someone quick, and names count in such circumstances, as experience counts for so much. However, I fear that signing Freeman doesn’t make Wigan’s line as a matter of course, much as I could wish the old Everton and Burnley forward every ounce of success. Wigan is alive with ex Mersey men-Jenkinson, Carlisle, Bromilow, (brother of the Liverpool half-back), Owen Williams, and Brodie.
In view of the call to Ireland to Sam Chedgzoy and Lucas- to whom congratulations upon selection-changes must be made in the local side this week. Everton it is foregone conclusion that not only will Jones come in at outside right, but that other changes will be made. The team, however, does not bear radical change, for in reality only one alteration is made- Stanley Davies reappearing at centre- but two positions are altered, for Fazackerley moves to inside right. Davies was an onlooker on Saturday, because there was danger that toe trouble would prevent Fazackerley appearing. Regarding my statement in Saturday’s paper that the “gate” was below the average-due, of course, to the bad state of trade in the city,”
“Aurora Borealis,” now adds;- “Perhaps that is so. But I suggest it is because of the fare served up. Allowing for the hard ground, it is disgusting. Can the directors not put up a better team?”
The club hope they have struck the right note by forward changes.
A correspondent wants to know why McGrae is not getting a better chance?
SLY?
Your heading to paragraph relating to Butler, of the Arsenal team, in the report of the Goodison Park game of Saturday last reads hardly fair, writes “Bob Tanner.” You say that the referee spoke to him for pretending an injury. I probably had a better view than you had (I was on the goal stand) and my opinion is that the player in question fell very heavily indeed, and was momentarily stunned. In the first place, the referee should not have stopped the game, as the visiting centre half at the moment was not concerned in the play, and the game should have continued until the ball was “dead.” The referee apparently was not human enough to snow that if the man had been shamming he would have remained on the ground (like a goalkeeper sometimes does). Instead, immediately the shock of concussion left him Butler rose and for anything he knew the ball might have been in the net. Butler was a sportsman in getting up.
I thank “Bob Tanner” for his view of the incident. It was hard to tell from where we work what had happed, because the player had his back to us. Still, it was an uncommon incident, and there is no doubt the referee spoke to the centre half for pretending to be injured.

EVERTON CHANGES
September 29 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
The Everton team will be a foregone conclusion that Jones will come in at outside right in place of Chedgzoy. Fazackerley moves to inside right and Davies will re-appear in the team at centre.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, September 30, 1921
Everton at Arsenal ground will have to mend their way if they are to gain a victory. There is some hope but it centred upon the need for the forwards playing each to each, and not wing to wing, added to which the half backs must use the ball by making forward passes. Jones takes Chedgzoy’s place through the latter being engaged in the Irish country, with Fazackerley moving a pace to the right, vice Spencer. Here’s hoping the team will win. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Jones, Fazackerley, S. Davies, Reid, Harrison. Arsenal; Williamson; Cownley, Hutchins; Whittaker, Butler, McKinnon; Rutherford, White, Baker, Bradshaw, Blyth.