EVERTON’S HOME APPEARANCE AGAINST NEWCASTLE
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, September 1, 1922
EVERTON’S CHANCE
Bee’s Notes
To-morrow afternoon Everton will do their best to show their real form and to prove last week’s start quite wrong. Newcastle on their own ground are a distinct problem to any side, and to have kept the Novos down to two goals-and such goals, too-was a performance suggesting that Everton had not a relegation bogey to consider this time. The return of Chedgzoy lends experience and sure touch to the attack and Irvin, who came as an inside forward, may find his best style alongside him, while Forbes as an opportunists has shown that he can take a ball with either foot and gather a goal. His game in the trial match gains him his place, and it will be a distinct test of his prowess when he faces Wilf Low to-morrow. He is not big, but he has football ideas, and if the line welds at all nicely to-morrow, then it should have an extended trial, for it is early to be “putting in” and “taking out.” The loyalty of the Everton crowd is patent and everyone hopes that the home club will be encouraged to special effort to-morrow, and will make their first victory a solid and substantial one. There is no McCracken to contend with; in fact, the Newcastle team looks quite unlike what one association with the St. James side if we take away the forward line. The chief raiders to grip are Nellie, Harris, and Seymour. See to it, boys. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Brewster, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, Harrison. Newcastle; Mutch; Hampson, Russell; McIntosh, W. Low, Curry; J. Low, Smailes, Harris, McDonald, Seymour.
MORE NEWCASTLE CHANGES FOR EVERTON MATCH
In addition to McCracken and Hudspeth being non-starters for Newcastle against Everton to-morrow, Stanley Seymour, Newcastle’s outside left, is an absentee. A leg trouble had been treated since the match against Birmingham on Monday, but during the night it developed, and Seymour had to cry off. Mitchell, who deputised in 21 games last season.

LEDDY IN THE LIMELIGHT
Derby Daily Telegraph - Saturday 02 September 1922
That big, finely built Irishman, Harry Leddy, is likely to play a big part in the fortune of Chesterfield this season.  A native of Dublin, he first attracted the attention of English agents when he was playing with Glenavon season 1920-21. though prior that he had played a few games with Shelbourne and Clyde. Everton signed him after he had put in a season with Tranmere Rovers, but he became tired of waiting for his chance at Goodison. and secured his transfer Chesterfield last March.

THE CRY AT EVERTON; YOUTH WILL BE SERVED
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, September 2, 1922
VERY WELCOME GOALS AT THE 8TH 10TH, 24TH, AND 26TH MINUTES OF THE ENCOUNTER
HOME SIDE’S ROUSING DISPLAY v. NEWCASTLE UNITED
A DISTINCT IMPROVEMENT WAS NOTICEABLE IN EVERY DEPARTMENT AS COMPARED WITH LAST WEEK, SAYS BEE.
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Peacock, Brewster (Captain), Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, Harrison. Newcastle; Mutch; Hampson, Russell; McIntosh, W. Low, Curry; J. Low, Smailes, Harris, McDonald, Mitchell.
NEWCASTLE’S FIRST LOSS
Goodison Park opened its doors to a huge crowd, to-day. It was the first game of the Walton season, and first views are always so important to enthusiasts that that fact alone drew a big audience. But them was the added point of view regarding Newcastle United, always welcome here and also the placing of Irvine at aside right—hie original spot when he was signed from a junior Irish side—with Forbes, of Dundee, making his debut in the English League. Chedgzoy’sreturn to outside right, after his sensational appearance in a trial game—he was carried off with a damaged ankle just before the finish all these pointers led to one result-tremendous interest and talk in the game at Goodison Park. Newcastle, unfortunately, were not at full strength, for as we said yesterday, Seymour was doubtful through an injury, and McCracken and Hudspeth, the old firm, were missing from the defence. As Jim Lawrence was also marked absent from the Newcastle team—he is managing clubs nowadays—the Newcastle back-yard looked totally unlike former times. Everton go to Tottenham on Monday- another severe struggle-and I propose to follow them to town and give readers a first-hand view of the game. The “Echo” was the only Liverpool paper with personal representation from headquarters when Sunderland played Liverpool. Hence the diametrically opposed views of how players fared at Roker. Follow the men on the spot. Everton won the toss, and when Referee Scholey got them together the air wee dull but the weather was fine, and I estimated the crowd at 38,000. There was much fraternal greeting between the players, and Mutch had a special recognition from the crowd. The old Huddersfield keeper was soon compelled to throw himself at a crosswise shot by Irvine. To my mind the Newcastle goalkeeper was late and wide. The movement of the Everton forwards was swift and intensely tactical. It began by Peacock taking up lob by Downs.
NEWCASTLE ON THE DEFENSIVE
At the outset Peacock was inclined to dribble with the ball, and he fell, but rising he recovered the ball and his balance, and pushed the ball for Irvine to chase ahead and work inward towards a shooting distance. Irvine shot with a fair amount of pull on the ball which slewed outride. Newcastle responded with pretty passing and a shot from Harris and the ball travelled only a shade wide. Everton came a second time, and Chedgzoy, after seeming to get into a maze of players, wisely hooked the ball, which created much danger to the Newcastle defence. Play was rousing and when Hart made a dart forward he surprised all the defenders, but only to wind up with a rather hasty and wild, shot over the bar . Still, Newcastle had to contend with pressure, and when a corner was taken by Chedgzoy, Harrison had a pot at goal, but sent the ball over the goal line. There was every promise thus early of a clean, strenuous, and enjoyable contest between two rather pretty even sides.
TWO PIPING HOT GOALS
There was a crush of real incident between the eighth and twelfth minutes At the eighth minute Irvine scored, and two minutes later Brewster scored. A moment later Brewster nearly headed No. 3. It was a joyous four minutes, and word of explanation is necessary as to how the goals came. Irvine had to thank Williams and Harrison for his point. Williams made one of a number of delightful passes to his partner, whom centre went right across the goal. Irvine seemed to be angled to such an extent that his view of the space was a mere nothing. However, he side-tapped the ball out of the reach of Mutch, and great was he rejoicing McDonald, of Newcastle, certainly made ono swerving hooked shot of note, but when that was said there was nothing else to say for Newcastle for some time Harrison running swiftly and shooting even quicker, went a trifle over the bar, and a moment later the same player was tripped by Hampson near the touch line. The free kick was fatal, as Brewster got his height and his head to work, and scored a popular goal. The home captain was, needless to say, subject of much congratulation. The Newcastle backs were not shaping too well, and Mutch was also having a sorry time, possibly because he had not much trust in his backs. Brewster surprised Mutch with  a further header, the ball dropping at the foot of the left-hand goal post, sad bouncing out into play.
UNITED IMPROVE AD SCORE
Then came a quarter of an hour of Newcastle in an improving style, and when Smailes shot Fern touched the ball against the crossbar, and from the rebound McDonald, the inside left of Newcastle, scored without trouble. This goal, after 24 minutes, simply served as a tonic to the Everton side, and Irvine showed more spirit and more result for his labours at inside right than he has ever done at centre-forward, and he juggled the ball so that he might clear the danger when Peacock not for the first time, had insisted upon excessive dribbling, and had let in the Newcastle left, who were pretty nippy, McDonald bang a swift shooter and Mitchell, the Spennymoor boy, being very useful on the extreme wing.
WILLIAMS SCORES BRILLIANTLY.
However, Everton got their two goal margin again. Irvine, shot hard against a defender’s foot, and the ball swung into the air, a tremendous amount of spin being imparted to it. William and Irvine made allowance for the spin, and as the ball dropped and shot in the reverse way to the kick, Williams dashed forward, and without hesitation drove wide of the left hand of Mutch.  In twenty-six minutes we had seen four goals and before the half-hour had been signalled it was a surprise that Newcastle’s defence had not fallen again, because Williams as in the trial games, refused to hesitate for one moment, and when he shot now with his left foot he got in a rasping ball, in spite of his being awkwardly placed, and was only inches out with a shot that whizzed just over the bar. Newcastle, who were nippy enough in midfield, had now to resort to offside tactics. When they did attack they should certainly have scored a further point, because Smailes made a slamming drive when he ought to have walked the ball right into goal and slipped it beyond the goalkeeper. It was bad judgement on the big fellow’s part.
McDONALD UNLUCKY
McDonald was quite the best of the Newcastle forwards, but he had no luck on two occasions, once when Fern made a grand save and again with a place shot which had the goalkeeper beaten but pleased inches out. Peacock came near heading a goal against his own side after he had made a telling run right to the left wing. Harris came very near when Downs nipped in cleverly and checked him. Quite the nattiest shot of the match was the hook overhead on the part of Williams on the Everton left, the ball just going over the bar. Half-time; Everton 3, Newcastle 1
The crowd was naturally very delighted with the turn of events. Everton, on the showing of this half were nippy in attack, swift to shoot, and, even allowing that the Newcastle defence was not up to scratch, there was no debating the improvement in the Everton of today as compared with last season. The crowd gave each of the players a really as they left the field at half-time.
WILLIAMS ON NEEDLES
In the second half the first point of merit was the speed shown by J. Low at outside right. He had been held tight by McDonald and Hart in the first half, and now slipped the field, although to have kicked the ball too far forward, he made a trilling centre which someone should have negotiated. There was no stopping Williams who did useful work as a half back. And was utterly unable to keep still for a moment so enterprising was he.
PENALISING THE INNOCENT
Forbes at centre is a shade light, but he has a nice idea of the finer points, and he keeps his place and position steadily. Peacock did not keep his place, but it must be confessed that he was in a rattling mood, and when he ran up the field and was tripped close to goal the referee by ordering a stoppage of the game, penalised the innocent side, as Peacock seemed certain to score. Down shook his head gravely, and he laughed a No. 9 smile when he beat the left wing and passed the ball up to Chedgzoy, whose run, dribble, and centre were just Chedgzoy at his prime. Unfortunately Brewster does not take medals for shooting goals. He hits them with the best, but he imparts lost to his footed shots. At this point he put the ball so far over the bar that Downs was forced to smile. There was an epidemic of throwing-in by the Paddock side. The prevalence of the heat was taking toll of the players, and moreover, the Everton team were hardly staying as well as the opposition, so that by degrees Newcastle plied attack upon attack, and we had the uncommon sight of seeing McDonald chasing along the forwards and Williams amongst the half-backs. There was a lack of precision in the Newcastle forward line, and, in truth, Harris had only been seen once in the whole afternoon, so that Newcastle’s attack did not press home their advantage.
A SPORTSMANLIKE ACTION
No sooner had I mentioned this matter than Harris scored with a header after sixty-five minutes. It was a softish sort of goal, and the best point about it was the fact that McIntosh was offered congratulation for his part, and waved his hand to say. “No, it was not my goal; give the praise to the man who scored.” A free kick against Downs for hands was the cause of Newcastle bringing the score to 3-2 and the opening out of the game in an uncomfortable light for Everton. Everton were very perplexed to keep Newcastle from equalising. The latter were now playing in fine manner, and they were keeping the ball low and not overgoing the passing business, which had been their undoing early on. Once Hart passed back in such a manner (with his head) that Fern was hard taxed to keep the ball from entering the net. After this, McDonald the inside left, and an ex-Glasgow Rangers player at outside left, hit an enormous ball, which Fern saved at the foot of the post. Just for a moment Everton got going, and Chedgzoy went near a score, while Williams, with another hook shot, was also appreciably near. There was nothing between the sides at this point, and Everton were plainly perturbed about the narrowness of their lead. Twice it had been a couple of goals, but now it was a solitary point. Moreover, Newcastle had become confident.
A QUESTION OF STAMINA
Newcastle continued the pressure almost without cessation, and Fern again had to save a teaser, Smailes being the shooter, while a moment later he saw a fierce shot by Harris go outside. The question was could Everton hold out to the finish. They were certainly glad of the slight rest offered through Williams being injured on the face, and they looked for a goal when Harrison put the ball strong to outside right, but Chedgzoy, however, fired over. Harris was well away-down the middle, and Downs could not catch him. McDonald came to the rescue, and Harris deliberately kicked McDonald on the back of the leg, the referee not noticing the offence. The game otherwise had been a clean one, and confirmed the opinion I have formed that since cautions are reported to the F.A play must become decidedly cleaner; players cannot take a risk nowadays. Unfortunately Downs was rather badly hurt on the thigh just before the close, but with characteristic pluck he stuck the game out to the finish. Final; Everton 3, Newcastle United 2.

CENTRAL LEAGUE
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, September 2, 1922
LEEDS UNITED RES v  EVERTON RES
ARMITAGE SCORES FOUR GOALS
After ten minutes’ play Armitage scored for Leeds. Repeated attacks gave Leeds three further goals from the same player. The Leeds attack absolutely beat the opposing defence Everton played weakly in the first half. Half-time; Leeds United Res 4, Everton Res 1.
Goals scores; Leeds United Res; Armitage 6, Mason 1. Everton Res; Miller and Parry

THE OLD CRY
The Liverpool Football Echo-Monday, September 2, 1922
Bee’s Notes
“True Blue” writes;- I cannot let the Everton reserves game pass without comment about the referee I think from my opinion he is the poorest of referees I have seen. I thought after such comment last season about referees that there would be a more careful selection; but the mistakes that Referee Horne made was drastic. In one instance a Leeds man placed the ball out over the goal line, and he awarded a goal kick although the linesman was calling attention for the referee; but all his signals were ignored and in the end the referee played one minute short in the second half. Although I am a blue I like fair play to both sides. I can say that this was never arrived at on

EVERTON 3 NEWCASTLE UNITED 2
September 4, 1922. The Liverpool Courier.
HATS OFF TO EVERTON!
FORM WHICH RAISES HIGH HOPES
JULILATION DAMPED BY MISHAP TO DOWNS.
It was a great pity that Everton's first home match should have been marred by an accident to Downs, who with the last kick of the match strained his right foot to such an extent, that he was carried off the field. I understand that the trouble is a recurrence of a strain sustained in the practice matches, aggravated the previous week at Newcastle, and caused a complete collapse on Saturday. It is unlikely that Downs will be fit to play to-day, and Raitt, the new back from Scotland, is ready to fill the right-back berth this evening against Tottenham Hotspurs at White Hart Lane.
A GOOD OMEN.
Apart from the injury to the ex-Barnsley back, the opening of the Goodison programme was distinctly encouraging, and the victory gained will undoubtedly spur the team back to further effort. True, the margin at the finish was the narrowest –the odd goal in five –and the Blues had to flight hard to maintain it; but we saw sufficient to indicate that Everton are on the up-grade. A spirit and dash permeated the team which was quite refreshing and the play of the side in the first twenty minutes was full of enthusiastic skill, and I fully realised, at the finish that Everton owed their success to their fine start. Two goals in ten minutes (Irvine and Brewster) proved a rare tonic, and when a third was put on by Williams after McDonald had obtained a point for the visitors, it seemed all over bar shouting.

GAME NEVER SAFE.
But the home spectators were never sure of victory in the second half until the whistle sounded. The Newcastle men, I thought stayed better, and they played superior football in the later stages. Their forceful attacks were always dangerous, and when Harris got the second goal the issue lay in the balance. The Tynesiders were fast, elusive and fired in shots, which might easily have found the net against a less experienced keeper than Fern. The backs, Russell and Hampton, improved as the game wore on, with the result that the Everton attack was not allowed so much rope as in the earlier stages, but in the end the spoils were retained, however. It was a rare tussle however. Altogether the display was distinctly entertaining, every minute providing some attractive titbit, and the big crowd thoroughly enjoyed the match. Everton as a team showed great improvement, though it was plain that Forbes and Irvine were not quite at home as they changed places in the second half. Forbes is on the light side, and was handicapped against a half-back of the calibre of Wilfred Low. Irvine opened splendidly at inside right, and it would seem that is his best position.
THE LIVE WIRE.
The real live wire off the attack however, was Williams, who was as enthusiastic as he was clever, and his shooting from all sorts of difficult angles proved one of the features of the game. Chedgzoy showed occasional glimpses of his true form, and he will do better next time out. Harrison, too, was in good trim, and altogether the left wing is likely to develop into a very strong one. Peacock was the pick of the halves, though he was inclined at times to dribble too much. Brewster improved and Hart also played with skill and resource. Newcastle undoubtedly missed McCracken and Hudspeth, and Mitchell was only a moderate substitute for Seymour. Still, the halves and backs did not play badly, McIntosh being the outstanding figure and McDonald was the best forward on the field. Teams : - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs, and McDonald, backs, Peacock, Brewster (captain), and Hart, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, and Harrison, forwards. Newcastle United: - Mutch, goal, Hampson, and Russell, backs, McIntosh, W. Low, and Curry, half-backs, J. Low, Smailes, Harris, McDonald, and Mitchell, forwards.

LEEDS UNITED RESERVES 7 EVERTON RESERVES 2
September 4, 1922. The Liverpool Courier.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
The Goodison Park second string had a rather tough time at Leeds for after shaping well in the opening stages they went all to pieces. Leeds were two goals to the good in the first twenty minutes, and led 4-0 at the interval. The visitors contested the second portion of the game more stubbornly and registered a couple of goals (Miller and Parry), but with three more added by their opponents the Blues' defeat was particularly emphasised.

UNITED’S LUCK OUT
North Star (Darlington) - Monday 04 September 1922
BOLD BID FOR POINTS AT EVERTON
“RUSHED OFF THEIR FEET”
By “Merseysider”
After the Everton defeat at Newcastle, hope in the Liverpool area was at a distinctly low level with regard to the return match which took place at Goodison Park on Saturday. Disasters such as fell to Everton last season take a good deal of getting over, and local fears were entertained that the Blues’ fortunes were of the same colour as their jerseys. Since the previous week-end, however, Everton had made several changes forward, and the huge crowd which had gathered was anxious to see if there was in reality a change of combination among the Everton ranks which would lend that sadly lacking virtue of effectiveness to the side. Newcastle United are always welcome at Liverpool, but these changes for once in a while claimed the greater share of attention. Chedgzoy, who made a startling appearance in a trial match after his connection with the club had been considered to be definitely severed, and who was injured in the same match, came into his old place at outside right, while another change of some importance was the putting of Irvine at inside right-his proper berth, although he has been leading the line for so long. Forbes, the former Hearts centre forwards, who is one of Everton’s three close-season captures, came in at centre forward, and Williams, the Darwen boy who has just joined the club, assisted him at inside left.
WORK FOR MUTCH
Newcastle were not at full strength, being without Seymour, McCracken, and Hudspeth. With the absence of “Jim” Lawrence, too, the Magpies’ rear-guard presented a wholly strange appearance. The weather was dull, but fine. Everton won the toss, and Mutch, who was recognised as the old Huddersfield keeper, and had a little cheer all for himself, was soon compelled to throw himself at a cross shot by Irvine, who later went ahead only to shoot wide. Harris was next in the picture with a shot which only went a shade wide. Everton resumed the pressure, and when Harrison had a pot from a corner things began to look really lively from an Everton point of view. The promise was fully borne out while the game was still only eight minutes old, for at that time Irvine notched the first goal in favour of Everton. Two minutes later Brewster increased the home side’s lead and two minutes later again he only just missed getting a header home. Irvine had to thank Williams and Harrison for his success. Brewster’s goal was the result of a free kick, to which he got his head after Hampson had tripped Harrison neat the touch-line. The Newcastle backs at this juncture were not shaping too well, and Mutch was having a distinctly uncomfortable time of it. However, Newcastle bent to their task with anything but a down-hearted air, and the next fifteen minutes all belonged to them. Fern had to save from Smailes at the end of 24 minutes, and this he did by touching the ball against the crossbar. The ball rebounded into play, and McDonald the visiting inside left, had no difficulty in getting a goal which reduced the arrears. Then Everton came again, Irvine showing more and better form at inside right than he ever did at centre forward. Excessive dribbling by Peacock let in the Newcastle left wing, who were in nippy mood, McDonald being hot with a shot when it came his way, and Mitchell being always useful.  Williams increased Everton’s lead, however, after 26 minutes. Irvine had shot hard but the ball caught a defender’s foot and went into the air with a tremendous amount of spin about it. Watching his chance, and making due allowance, Williams went in and drove hard unhesitatingly just out of reach of Mutch’s left hand. This was the score at the interval. There was nothing of real importance in the second half until the game was 65 minutes old, when Harris got a goal for Newcastle which made things look dubious for the home side, and all sorts of anxious questions went round among the spectators. It was an easy goal, which came off a free kick by McIntosh after Downs had handled, but Harris put the finishing touches to it. We now had the view of Newcastle restored in confidence and Everton much perturbed over the reduction of their lead for the second time. The great question was whether Everton could hold out and avoid a draw. Suffice it to say that they did, though there was often a narrow escape from the match becoming a draw. As it was, the final scores were Everton, 3; Newcastle, 2.
Summing the game up, Newcastle, after being rushed off their feet by a lively lot of lads who were playing for their places, settled down to their game and were indeed unlucky not to draw. It was too much to expect them to win after being two goals down, but it rebounds to their credit that twice they were two goals down yet they put the “wind up” Everton till the last kick.
DEPUTY BACKS HUSTLED
Newcastle suffered early on through their deputy backs, who were hustled out of their game. But once the two lads steadied up they played good stuff, and Chedgzoy in particular was very hard pushed-in fact, crowded out. Smailes could have made better use of his openings on one occasion, hitting a terrific ball instead of working through unopposed towards Fern. Mitchell was very nippy at outside left, even if he was not a Seymour, and Harris was much more subdued than usual. The great man of the line was McDonald, whose deadly shooting all through the game delighted friend and foe alike. He was indeed unlucky with a placed shot and with an enormous drive, but had no semblance of luck. Low stored up his best for the final rally, and indeed the Newcastle halves in this particular period revealed their best. They had changed their tactics, sending the ball out and about, and yet keeping it low, whereas in the earlier stages they had been finnicky and had crowded on each other. Mutch seemed to suffer through the absence of the big men in front of him, and he was somewhat at fault in the goal-getting that occurred.

EVERTON’S VIRILITY
Athletic News- Monday, September 4, 1922
NEWCASTLE UNITED OVER-RUN IN A STIRRING START
DOWN’S INJURED
EVERTON 3, NEWCASTLE UNITED 2
By Junius
There were many striking features in the game at Goodison Park, where the quality of play reached a high standard of merit. One impressive factor was the manner in which the home men set about their work in the early stages of the game. Their forwards swung the ball about on the heavy ground and quite unhinged the Newcastle defence. Their frequent shooting, too, was refreshing to the 37,000 spectators, and it was not surprising that one effort found its billet when the game was only seven minutes old. A second goal was recorded three minutes later, and after the lead had been reduced Everton went ahead again and led at the interval 3-1. There could be no question as to the superiority of the home men during this initial period, but quite a change came over the proceedings in the second half when Newcastle were much the better side, and towards the close simply dominated the game. Had they succeeded in equalising no one could have begrudged them their share of the honours. The absence of McCracken through knee trouble, and Hudspeth through facial eruption, with Seymour also down with a leg injury, was a big handicap for the Northerners that told a' tale early on. Neither Hampson nor Russell was equal to stemming the storming raids of the Everton wing men, and did not settle down until Everton had secured a two goals lead. They improved, however, as the play progressed, and the second portion were equal to all demands. Everton had brought Forbes, the Heart of Midlothian recruit, to lead the attack, and Chedgzoy resumed his old position with Irvine at inside right, and the changes gave added virility to a line which discarded finesse. Half-back play reached a high standard of efficiency both sides, for while the respective lines checked and embarrassed the movements opposing forwards, they were adroit in their attentions to their own van, who were frequently plied with ground passes just to their liking. Everton had the advantage in defence and were especially resourceful under pressure.
The Tale of Goals.
In the first two minutes Chedgzoy and Irvine bewildered Curry and Russell and only missed the mark by inches. Then Harrison had a clear opening and screwed across the goalmouth, but persistency was rewarded when, from a free kick, Williams provided an opening for Irvine to record the first goal. Three minutes later McIntosh was penalised for fouling Harrison, and the wingman dropping the ball into the goalmouth, Brewster leaped up and headed past Mutch. After a sustained pressure on the Everton goal Smailes struck the bar, and on Fern fisting away, McDonald was on the spot to drive a swift ball into the net. The play had scarcely settled down again ere Williams, deftly controlling a bouncing ball placed it wide of the goalkeeper, all four goals having been recorded in the first half hour. As indicated, the forwards were the more aggressive in the second half, which had been in progress twenty minutes when Harris, after a storming attack, headed past Fern from a free kick.
Everton’s New Leader.
The "Everton forwards in the first half especially forced home their advances by hard, straight shooting, and in this respect none did better work than Williams, who foraged well for Harrison, with the result that McIntosh and Hampson had more than they could cope with. Irvine, too, was a difficult force to contend with, and with Chedgzoy formed a powerful right wing. Forbes was not provided with too many opportunities to show his worth. He was overweighted by Wilfred Low, and did not judge accurately the strength of his passes on the heavy ground. He certainly followed up well and was constantly on the look-out for trifles. Harris was a most difficult player to hold in check, and the tussles between the Newcastle leader and Brewster ended in a fairly even division of the honours. The line was ably led, and J. Low, on the extreme right, proved himself a raider of more than average merit, as most the movements that suggested danger were initiated by him. McDonald was a capable marksman, but was not allowed much scope in his advances. Brewster defended admirably, as he had do, in order to stem the powerful raids of the United inside forwards. Similarly Wilfred Low played very effectively, and was very much in evidence in the later stages, when his forwards were striving for the equalising point. Peacock was most successful right half-back, and Hart kept a tight grip upon the movements of Low and Smailes. McIntosh, in the second period especially, played a great game, and was concerned in the movements that led to the goals. Downs and McDonald put a great resistance, while Fern dealt with several shots in brilliant fashion. Mutch did not inspire confidence in the early stages, but when the defence Hampson and Russell became more staple his display left little to desired. In the closing minute of the game Downs, in making overhead clearance, badly injured his ankle. Everton.—Fern; Downs, Peacock, Brewster (Captain), Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, and Harrison; Newcastle United, Mutch; Hampson, Russell; McIntosh, Low (W), Curry; Low (J), Smailes, Harris, McDonald, and Mitchell. Referee; A. Scholey, Sheffield.

WHY EVERTON FELL AWAY AFTER HALF-TIME
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, September 4, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Another sweltering Saturday-how summer does spread itself for the benefit of the poor unfortunate footballer! We were all square on Saturday. Arsenal getting their revenge against Liverpool and Everton doing likewise against Newcastle. What a game the latter was, to be sure. It was open from start to finish, in spite of Everton twice getting a two-goals lead. That early stingo effect led to Newcastle’s undoing, but they put up a mighty finish and rattled the home defence till they nearly came off with a pound and a point. Anyone who could not enjoy the game ought to see a doctor and Coue to himself all day long. The tremendous change from first half excellence and fire to second half lethargy on the part of Everton was easily accounted for. Everton had set the pace. It was they who had forced the fight and had rushed in where Low and others could not keep time. It was tactics that gained them the opening goal, for Newcastle had not got into their stride before Everton were two up. Now, you can’t expect human beings to last such a speed for ever, and so soon as Everton started to show lack of staying power Newcastle were bound to come on. Do not forget that the air was sultry, and a first half would kill any player. Everton's first half display was quite good enough for me and it showed that the directors had acted wisely in pushing over Irvine to his natural place—neither he nor Forbes is quite big enough and strong enough to be a real type of centre forward, for neither had the beef of, say, Neillie Harris. Moreover the trial of Forbes at centre was worthwhile in spite of his inability to get a goal. Anyone playing centre for Everton lately has a thankless sort of job. There is not sufficient combination between the wings and the centre forward, and the centres that are crossed are never intended for the centre—they are intended for the extreme wing man. That for the middle piece of the goal was a mass of danger.
LEAVE IT
I think it would be wise if the Everton directors left well alone until the players of Saturday settle down or settle up. The boys played wholeheartedly, and Irvine came out of his shell in quite astonishing manner. He had seemed to have lost something of last season's early dash and dominance, but I would not like to be responsible for changing either Williams or Irvine, both of whom are ready to shoot and are business-like, as well as a bit clever, in fact, nice to watch. Williams has come to stay. I marked him in practise games as a man who would shoot, and asked that he should not be curbed. Well, he has shown right through the piece how determined he is to shoot, and how artistic he can be when parting with the ball. Some of Chedgzoy's centres and a few of his runs were of his style, and Harrison was good throughout the piece. At half-back there were two distinct periods.First I liked the three. Later they became harassed and bewildered. Peacock throughout the day was able to control the ball with rare result. Yet I would counsel him not to overdo this business.He has that ability to tie his boot to the ball that makes me wonder whether he would not, with prolonged playing there, have been an ideal centre-forward. However, he is now at his own post and is doing well, so we must “leave it at that,” as also the selection of the team. In Hart we have another diddling type of half-back, so that the danger at Everton is that in a crisis, with another side hammering at the defence, the individual half-back will lose a hold on the ball and cost his side heavily. Newcastle could not take full toll of Everton because of the fine work of Downs, McDonald, and Fern, each of whom merited the highest marks possible. Newcastle to some people look the championshipside. I have heard it suggested that the Novos are likely to do the trick this season. I doubt it. Their deputy backs did not start well enough to be sure, and Mutchsuffered through slowness and through lack of confidence in the men in front of him. Afterwards the Novos backs came to their known form, but they were mere shadows of the old soldiers, McCracken and Hudspeth. If Newcastle had been able to play Seymour the front line would have been a much heavier task. As it was Harris was clean of his game, save for two stray shots and kick at McDonald which the majority of the spectators did not happen to see. McDonald, the inside left, was the star forward of the day. He hits very hard when he drives in, and I reckon him very unlucky on Saturday. For an outside left of the Rangers days he shapes uncommonly well and is distinctly one to follow. McIntosh is a strong half, Wilf Low a grinder and Curry not quite forcible enough to break up attacks. J. Low doesn't strike me as good enough for Newcastle, and yet those forwards gathered themselves hearty enough in the end to make a desperate race of it. One was sorry to see Downs carried off, after he had used the damaged leg to kick clear the last time Newcastle looked like scoring. Let’s hope he’s fit for to-night as the Spurs’ ground. I shall be there to present readers with first-hand news of the game. Don’t forget that the “Echo” was the only Liverpool paper to have representation from headquarters when Liverpool went to Sunderland. Readers I am sure, want to know who is criticising when our teams go away. Hence my weary drag to Sunderland! Everton will make no change for tonight unless Downs is unable to play.

EVERTON WITHOUT DOWNS
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, September 4, 1922
PEACOCK AND HART ALSO ON THE LIST OF DFOUBTFUL STARTERS
In consequence of his injury towards the end of Saturday’s game, Downs, Everton’s right back, will not be able to play in the game with Spurs to-night. His place will be taken by Raitt, the Dundee player, signed on during the close season. Peacock and Hart are almost certain not to play. Brown will probably act as deputy for Peacock, and Weller in place of Hart. The forwards are unchanged from Saturday. Down’s injury is due to wrenching the weak spot left by his injury sustained in the practice match, and he is being properly examined to-day to ascertain the true extent of the injury.
Everton Reserves play Oldham Athletic Reserve at 6.15 this evening at Goodison Park, and have tentatively chosen the following side;- Salt; Weller, Livingstone; Jeffs, Fleetwood, McGrae; Jones, Miller, Chadwick, Jackson, and Alford.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 2 EVERTON 0
September 5, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON BEAT BY TOTTENHAM
SPURS' SUPERIOR TACTICS.
Everton were beaten by the Spurs by two goals to nil. It look a fairly handsome victory. The figure suggests an easy victory for the London team, but the score was scarcely a reflection of the actual play. The Spurs scored early on –the goal arose through the centre half-converging upon the goalkeeper –and that early goal threw the Everton players off their balance. With the Spurs raiding again and again by a close and uncommon style of passing, they might have scored a number of goals. The turn in the tide came when Forbes solo efforts recreated the Everton team's confidence. Forbes showed that the London backs were not invulnerable, and by degrees Everton found themselves and gave the Spurs an anxious time. It is true Blake in goal accomplished skilful work, yet Everton left the field at half-time knowing that every one of the leading side had been rudely awakened from the slothful air born of over-confidences.
EVERTON'S BRIGHT SPOTS.
In the second half the game proceeded without the Spurs getting any further points, and in the bad light that obtained during the later stages of the goal Bliss fired a shot from long distance, and it found its mark. Now, Everton were not a competent all-round side, yet they had their bright spots, but it must be conceded that the better side gained the day. However, Everton in their process of rebuilding a team must have gained many points from the defeat and from the hard fortune that attended the work of the forwards. There was no fault in the Everton defence. Fern did some good things, pitching himself at fast shots and showing a clean and sure catch. Raitt, the Dundee back, deputising for Downs (injured), was an admirable foil to Dimmock when once he had sized up the methods of the tricky left wing. It was Raitt's debut in English League football, and he was naturally taken aback early on by the clever work of masters like Dimmock and Bliss. Raitt's real fault was kept till near the end, when he dared to dribble and showed such a lack of pace that he was beaten at his own game. That was bad football, and it was characteristic of other of the Scottish members –Brewster and Hart –and at times by the Wigan boy, Peacock. Raiit made a capital impression, and one time kicked the ball from goalline. Fern being away from his charge at this moment. Alongside Raiit was the doughty McDonald, than whom there was no better back. His play had to be considered in more than one comparative sense. First he had a half-back who could not cope with his wing, then he had, almost incessantly, to show his wisdom, paces, and tackling skill against one of the best wings in the land –Seed and Walden. The former is big and strong, and looks after the little player on his right. Walden responds with light steps that carry him hither and thither and allow him to wheel about while opponents lose their grip of the earth. Walden was entrancing in his dribbles as in his runs, and he was most effective when he centred, so that the ball went midway between the goalkeeper and the backs. Hart was of little avail against the Spurs' right wing, and all the heavy and fast work fell to the lot of McDonald. Royally he responded, so Everton's trinity of defenders bore off the honours.
WEAKNESS AT HALF-BACK.
Not only was Hart outmanceurved, but Brewster failed to touch his best form save in heading. Perhaps the cares of captaincy bother him. Whatever it was he stated ill at ease, and never really became a constructive half-back. With two of the three half-backs unable to cope with the home attack, it was plain that the Everton front line could only make breakaway efforts. Yet it was a potent fact that when Everton forwards went off they showed good combination, and only the luck of the game and the admirable work of Blake prevented them scoring goals. The score was a kind considerate verdict for the Tottenham eleven, who are in all probability one of the prettiest sides in the country. They have dainty side steps; they have strong shooters in Seed and Bliss –the latter, however, could not find his “mark” till late on –and thew have a very tall set of men in the rear. The secret of their success is “push ability” allied to intricate footwork. That reminds one of the “randies” of the days gone by. Nowadays football has become stereotyped, and one welcomes the science of the Spurs.
FORWARD COMPARISONS.
Comparisons in the forward line were odious. However, there was a good word for the Everton centre, Forbes, and a poor word for his rival, Lindsay, while Harrison was a trifle more in the picture than Dimmock, who was strangely quiet, even if one made allowance for the speedy way Peacock handled his man. Altogether it was a capital football –hard, fast, and clean withal, and it ended with an uncommon scene –the knock-out of Referee Griffiths, who caught a fast ball in the pit of the stomach, and needed attention from both trainers. He recovered in time to sound the “Cease fire.” His work was pretty easy throughout the game and it was lack of co-ordination with the linesmen that prevented him seeing two “canny” cases of handling Williams. Chedgzoy by the way, shaped just like his old and best self, and Forbes was the deadliest of the Everton attackers because he was always well placed, and had the backs guessing. His trouble was that he had no luck with his placed shots. Once when he broke away he was allowed to go on though offside; and when he collided with the goalkeeper his shot cannoned against a defender, and the ball curled inwards. Fortunately for the Spurs their left back kicked clear. The story of the opening goal was simple and tragic. In four minutes Brewster miskicked badly, and the ball went for a corner kick. The kick looked harmless till the ball came out towards the left side of the goal, Brewster in trying to clear turned the ball out of the way of Fern. Four minutes from the end Bliss tried a long distance shot, and it got there. Teams: - Tottenham Hotspur: - Blake, goal, Clay, and Macdonald, backs, Smith, Walters, and Grimsdell, half-backs, Walden, Seed, Lindsay, Bliss, and Dimmock, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Raitt, and McDonald, backs, Peacock, Brewster (captain), and Hart, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, and Harrison, forwards. By “Bee.”

EV ERTON RESERVES 3 OLDHAM ATHLETIC RESERVES 3
September 5, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Everton Reserves accomplished a smart performances in drawing with Oldham Athletic Reserves in a Central League match at Goodison Park, last night, for after obtaining the first goal they allowed the Oldham forwards to score three times, and it was only in the closing stages that they were able to draw level again. The equalising goal came from a penalty, which was hotly disputed by the Oldham players. The Blues were weakened by first team calls, and the half-back line was composed entirely of third team men. Fleetwood had been picked to play centre-half, but at the last moment he took the right full back position. Robinson filling the vacancy. The consequence was that the veteran was not in his happiest vein, and he was inclined to waver under pressure. Livingstone, however, although starting shakily, improved, and in the second half was the best defender on the field. Salt gave one of his best displays and saved a number of good shots. Cooper, the ex-Barnsley player, also rendered Oldham good service in the other goal. The Everton half-backs were not as reliable as they might have been, and at times were out of touch with the forwards. Robinson stood out from his colleagues because of his well-judged passing, the wingers in particular receiving ample opportunities from him. The Oldham backs were both local players Wynnn is the Nelson player who joined Oldham last season, and Yarwood played for Everton all last season. Both acquitted themselves creditably, and Jones and Alford were not given many opportunities of providing scoring chances. Miller was the best of the inside forwards, but failed to score. Chadwick got Everton's first point with a well-placed shot from a centre by Jones, and after each of the Oldham inside forwards had beaten Salt, Jackson scored. Then came the penalty, which Chadwick had no difficulty in converting, and although both teams tried hard for the winning goal they had to be content with a point each.

SPURS WIN AFTER HARD AND NICE GAE
The Liverpool, Echo- Tuesday, September 5, 1922
London, Tuesday Morning.
Yesterday’s game was ideal. The goals were weaklings, and the result proves that Everton have the makings of a team that shall be attractive. At the moment, the side is in the throes of remaking, but there is material to work on, and the showing of Raitt, of Dundee was evidence of power in the reserves’ defence. Let me recite the game in single line chronological order, because once again I was the only Liverpool pressman at the match, and already I have been told of some weird, fantastical nonsense published about the Everton side by those who seemed unable to tell Fern from Williams. Here, then, is the story. See how it unfolds itself, slowly and surely.
IN A LINE OR TWO
Lindsay, the new and poor Spurs’ centre, hooks the ball over Raitt’s head. The Scot is surprised. He is hardly used to such pace and trickery. He settles down slowly. In the end he plays a grand game, even if at the last gasp he starts dribbling in front of his own goal and is whacked at his own game. The game has gone four minutes. Brewster is wrong in his direction. As easy ball to clear become a corner. Worse then that, Brewster went for the corner and bothered Fern. A mere touch by the half-back and the ball has taken a new turn right away from Fern. That was the seed of victory. None played better than Seed all day, by the way. Everton were shocked and Irvine hardly hit the ball true when he sent one low to Blake’s hands. Fern and Blake were wondrously sure. Seed through he had beaten the Everton goalkeeper. Hart stabbed back the ball and dribbled in front of goal, Forbes collected the ball and centred, Williams treading over the ball. The pace was hot, the air was darkening, Everton were improving. Raitt headed out a seeming certainty, and Bliss, for once on the mark, was baulked by Fern. Forbes is for ever following up, and he twice caught the defence wavering when he shot and collided with Blake. The ball trickled on, and a back ran behind and cleared. This was luck.
A QUESTION OF SIGHT
It was also the luck of the referee’s sight that he gave half-a-dozen corner kicks to ‘Spur, missed two potent cases of handling by Williams, and allowed Forbes to play on and nearly score from an offside position. In the end, the referee’s bubble burst. He was winded on time, and in the stomach. Harrison’s centres were coming apace, as also Chedgzoy’s, and when Brewster went to use one of them, Williams shouted “Right!” and hit a perfect ball. Blake was made by this save. He was surrounded by men of both sides. It was a low ball with a fierce pace on it, yet Blake took it as a matter of course. Walden tied the ball to his boot, and Hart knew not where to go or what to do with him. He is too small to get down to his shoulders and charge him; he is too bright and light to leave on his own for more than a moment, and by his side is the big man Seed, who ever and anon is scheming and shooting. No wonder they chanted the anthem, “As the Hart Pants.” 
Williams missed the full effect of an Irvine solo. Harrison slipped up just when he was about to crown his own effort. Chedgzoy hit two of the best shots he has ever rammed in, and Grimsdell was all the time becoming a forward and finding himself crowded out. Dimmock and Bliss tried swingers, yet neither was the deadly man we generally look for. The right wing was the bright wing, and as the Sours’ McDonald was weak, Everton should have made most play on their right wing. Raitt saved on the goalline when all was lost. Fern caught Bert Smith’s hot drive, and smothered Lindsay’s ideas. Seed hit the crossbar with a bang, yet all this time Everton were improving.
ANYONE’S GAME
On the Spurs losing their belief in themselves it was anyone’s game, and the Spurs knew it. Fern was capital with a Grimsdell drive; in fact, he had been excellent all through, till four minutes from the end Bliss, when 30 yards from goal, hit a rising ball that found a home. That settled it. Brown had won through superior half-back play. Their forwards had been too “diddley” for Everton, and yet McDonald, as on Saturday, never played a wiser and a better game. David was an instant success. Brewster’s headwork and hustling were features of moment. He was not sure with his kicks, however, and his passes did not reach his own men. Each of Everton’s half back was too inclined to play the dribbling game, which is pretty and not always sure. I like to see a half make sure of his pass before he indulges in trimmings.
GOOD FOOTBALL
Forward there were no complaints. All did well, and Mr. Chairman Cuff, who was present, with Messrs, Sawyer, Banks, and J. Sharp, told the players the truth in the dressing room. It had been good football, and the boys had done uncommonly well against a very powerful side. The players appreciated this recognition of earnest endeavour. Everton is gradually coming to its best, and is recognising the necessity of trying the reserve men and the young men.

EVERTON’S CHANCE AGAINST BON AND BLACKBURN
The Liverpool Echo, Friday, September 8, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Off we go again. There is no respite in the football world once the season starts. Tomorrow we shall be all agog with excitement with the beginning of a new set of home-end-home matches. With Everton it is a case of Bond and Blackburn; Everton and Liverpool are thus far without a home defeat or even a draw, and I think the Rovers will be without success as the result of their visit to Goodison Park, because the Everton boys are just coming to their right point of effect, and all through they have been rousing and quick to shoot. If they play as well as they did against Newcastle and at the Spurs ground I have no doubt about the result. Certainly the crowd will be there in their thousands and will look for further result from the appearance of Forbes, whose light frame does not prevent him playing a classy game. He as near as no matter, came within a trace of winning the Spurs’ game off his own bat. Blackburn are better than last season, when their half backs were a trouble to them, but I cannot see Bond and Co, faring well at Goodison Park, because the defence is too strong and rugged for this flyaway forward. However, we always like to see Bond up here, and enjoy his prancing runs. Raitt will no doubt give further evidence of his power in body and in boot, and I would counsel the half back line to play the safety game when they have received the ball and not to work forward by intricate dribbling. A ball to the man in front is better than an exhibition of dribbling that makes sometimes, an attack become a severe defence. The teams are as follows;- Everton; Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Brewster, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, Harrison.
Blackburn Rovers’ team to meet Everton at Goodison Park to-morrow will be; Sewell; Rollo, Wylie; Healless, Reilly, McKinnell; Bond, McKay (or Hawksworth), Holland, Haworth, and Hodkinson
EX-MERSEY MEN FOR CHESTER
Chester have secured Simpson, ex-Wrexham and Everton.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, September 9, 1922
By Louis T. Kelly

• Everton fielded five Scotsmen against the Spurs- an unusual percentage for the Everton of recent days
• As a year ago, Brewster found the net in Everton’s first home match. It’s a habit worth encouraging
• There isn’t a great deal of Williams, the ex-Darrener, but he’s all perseverance and grit, coupled with not a little ability
• We distinctly liked his practical long passes and shots- chiefly of the first-time order, too
• It’s a useful trait to be able to change the scene of operations, as did Williams with one stroke
• Then Irvine at inside right was a real success until he tried. The Irishman has filled out and speeded up since last year

EVERTON AND ROVERS PROVIDE TAME MATCH
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 9, 1922
SEWELL KEEPS GOOD GOAL ALTHOUGH HE SPRAINED HIS WRIST IN FIRST HALF AND RETIRED FOR A WHILE
“BEE’S” CAUSTIC COMMENTS AND REPORT
Everton; Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Brewster (Captain), Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, Harrison. Blackburn Rovers; Sewell; Rollo, Wylie; Healless, Reilly, McKinnell; Bond, Hawksworth, Holland, Haworth, Hodkinson.
EVERTON WIN 2-0
Everton came before their supporters to-day with the remembrance of a very useful performance against the Spurs in town, and a victory at home over Newcastle United. There is no doubt that Everton looked upon today's game as something much lighter than they had run into thus far. The home side was unchanged, so that Raitt made his first big before his new club's supporters. Blackburn were lamenting the absence of Dawson and others, when, but looked upon Bond and his partner as a wing that would win through. Goodison Park was well pecked for the game, Rovers being old friends and keen rivals who are also heartily welcomed up here.Blackburn won the toss, and Mr. Bothwell, of St. Anne's, got the men going prompt to time. Instantly there was a raid on the right wing, and it promised to develop into a goal, when Chedgzoy centred finely. The ball was smuggled clear of the homeleft wing, and as a consequence Blackburn started amovement which Holland wound up by a wide shot. It was a poor finish to good initiatory play. Even worse, however, followed when Peacock made a lovely forward run and gave the 35,000 spectators a sample of the ideal up-the-middle pass.  Forbes was perfectly placed for a goal and failed solely through being unable to time the bill properly.
WAS HE OFF-SIDE?
Peacock a second time followed up with avidity, and this time he took the ball to the penalty area before he centred and the referee’s whistle sounded for an off-side decision against Williams, which decision seemed quite wrong. Play was particularly quiet and in fact, almost tame. Certainly Bond and hisbonds-men headed with accuracy, but the real fault was with the ball being too much in the air, hence real football was at a discount for a long time. It was brightened when Hart did two pretty works, one a back-heel, and another an intricate dribble. The sun now rose in all its glory to try and brighten matters, and it was odd that the side to win the toss found itself facing the sun. So far nothing had been seen of the Rovers star forward, Hodkinson. This was due to two causes. First, the way Peacock controlled his man: and second, the solid, practical way in which Raitt was playing.
A FORWARD FAULT
Macdonald tackled just securely as his partner, and once it needed the best of tackles and the surest of kicks to keep out the lively Holland. Goalkeeping thus far had been a looking on job, and no wonder, when Raitt started to shoot from the half-way line, Chedgzoy was much in the picture just now and like many another forward, fell foul of the Iinesman when he decided to throw in. All along the Everton forward line there was an inclination to ever-strongness in centring and in passing, Irvine, for instance, got more than one pass to the touchline, and Ford was a shade too strong. Play took up a little after twenty minutes, but it was only a small period that enticed, the ball being kept far too close to allow the game to be of specially good standard. Reilly made a surprise drive that want over the bar. At any rate, he as a half back had shown willing. Ford followed up with a header from Chedgzoy. Williams also tried a header from a free- kick taken by McDonald, and then came the one really exciting bit of play.  It came about in this way. Williams made a perfect pass for Harrison, who centred towards goal and resulted in the goalkeeper being charged to the floor by Irvine. Sewall was down on the goal-line. Chedgzoy shot and Sewell gathered the ball. Of courier, it was lucky for the goalkeeper that he happened to be there. Still, he deserved some praise for getting the ball. Howarth got the full weight of Raitt's big body in the middle of the back and did not even get a free kick into the bargain, so that he had something to complain about. After this incident there was very pretty round of passing on the part of the half backs and forward.
IRVINE SCORES
It was of Newcastle in its pattern and was worth tangible result. Play was stopped while Harrison, who had hesitated and got a kick on the knee, was attended to, and as soon as hecame back Everton scored by the aid of Irvine. Chedgzoy had been distinctly charged in the middle of the back and he took the ball and centred so well that Forbes was able to head in from close range. A goal seemed a surety, and when Sewell fell to the ground he just managed to get his right hand to theball. Many believed that the ball was scooped out from behind the line.  However, that may be, but Sewell held on to the ball, and when Forbes tried to kick it out of his possession he throw away and the ball really cannoned from Irvine overthe goal-line. This put life into the Everton fellows and determination into the Rovers' men, so much so that Bond was spoken to but not officially cautioned for his affair with Macdonald.  For fully five minutes Williams was off the field with a damaged right knee, and when tempers began to show themselves the wonder was that there were not more injuries. Bond appealed for a foul against Brewster when there was no need for a collision, and so far the best thing Bond had done was to take a corner kick more hurriedly than I have ever seem a player. The referee, fortunately, did not adopt the autocratic idea that he would not be hustled, so that the corner kick became a lively affair.
SEWELL DAMAGED.
Irvine bumped into Sewell, and the goalkeeper got a kick on the left wrist. it was so bad that it kept him from playing for a few minutes. Wylie going into goal until Sewell was ready for service again. Sewell was half-way in and half-way out of his jersey when Everton were attacking. However anybody could have kept goal to-day, so simple was the work to be done. The best bit on the part of the Rovers was a centre by Bond when that player was on the run, but altogether the match had been really featureless, and one of the tamest ever seen here. Sewell had a big reception when he left the field, and it was plain his wrist was still troubling him.
Half-time; Everton 1, Blackburn 0
During the internal I saw Sewell and found that he had sprained his wrist. He was naturally sore, but declared that he was much moreover the goal-scoring incident than he was ever his injury. He said that he would not have thrown away the ball, but that he had been kicked. He kept goal in the second half without being able to use his left arm, and his trouble was that he had to punch out with right hand when Harrison made a centre on to the mark. Play in the second half threatened to be a shade more interesting than in the first half, which had been a barren waste. Certainly, Rovers started more determinedly, and Fern has to make a grand one-handed save from Holland, while some of the Everton players stopped play to appeal for offside. It is right to appeal, and certainly Rollo’s punt led to the right-winger being off-side, but players must play to the whistle, and this time there was no whistle. Fortunately Fern made a fine save, and within a minute he had made another from Holland, the ball being a pretty high one. Bond tried to race matters with a throw-in and was beaten by Hart, who, like Healless, was injured, the game being temporarily stopped. Ford tried to place a low shot wide of Sewell and in doing so he cut matters so fine that the ball trekked. Forbes scored for Everton after 89 minutes.
TICLING THE CROWD
Sewell made a one-handed clearance from Chedgzoy’s centre, and the right winger a moment later made tricky solo, and wound up with a shot that had little sting. It was left to Bond, the veteran, to tickle up the crowd and the game, both of which had been nearly dead. Bond tricked the half-backs and backs, and delivered a takeable centre. Holland sent slightly to the right of the upright. This was a really dangerous movement, and Bond just now wanted a lot of watching, although it must be confessed Hart had a merry inrings.  Wylie and Rollo were a stout pair of backs and were very awkward to pass, but the general work of the whole of the forward line was much below standard. Although McKinnell was cautioned by the referee, one hesitates to believe that this is the sort of case that will be reported to the F.A. It was a warning more than a caution.
AN “OFFSIDE” GOAL
Forbes was not doing too well, but had few chances, and when he followed up he offered a square pass top Chedgzoy, whose drive went very much out of gear. Peacock, in his enthusiasm, pushed over one of his own men, and then Williams went right through and pitched up his appeal for a penalty being ignored. Within a moment he netted the ball, and found offside was the verdict, after which we saw two blatant trips by Raitt and Reilley, both full backs and both men being cautioned. Sewell had to come right out of his lair to deaden the ball after which Irvine went off entirely on his own, drove in a hot ball which Sewell smothered and Forbes and Williams ran in to complete the movement. Forbes after heading over the bar being knocked out.
A LAST MINUTE GOAL
The Scottish centre recovered and finished the game, which game was a most unsatisfactory one. Forbes scored in last minute Sewell, in trying to save, was knocked out and carried off the field.
Final.- Everton 2, Blackburn nil.

BLACKBURN ROVERS RES v  EVERTON RES
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 9, 1922
Half-time; Blackburn Rovers Res 0, Everton Res 2. Jones and Chadwick scored.
ORMSKIRK v.  EVERTON A
Half-time; Ormskirk 2, Everton A 0
Scores Snelgrove and McLaughlin.

MODERATE FORWARDS
September 11, 1922. The Evening Express
Sewell Sustains Nasty Injury
By CRI
Points are very valuable these days, so I suppose we must not grumble. Still few of those who visited Goodison Park on Saturday would be carried away with the quality of the play, and I am sure (writes Liver) that both clubs will recognize that the standard of football display in this game, is not good enough to carry either flag to a high place. It was a spasmodic kind of game, in which tempers seemed to be easily ruffled, and the referee was kept quite busy in pointing out to players the errors of their ways. Perhaps these little upsets were responsible for the uneven display. However a great improvement is looked for. Everton were not nearly so virile as on the occasion of the Newcastle game, the forwards failing to carry through their movements with the same decision and accuracy while the halves were no so inspiring. Peacock and Hart were the outstanding figures and I fancy that Peacock is one of the best men in his position just now, but Brewster did not reach the required standard. There was no mistaking the earnestness of the forwards, each and every one being as keen as mustard but the line did not combine too well. “It must be admitted, however that Reilly was a destructive agent in this respect and his rugged play certainly did much to prevent the lightly built Forbes opening out the game. Chedgzoy and Irvine will get on better as they become accustomed to each other's methods. I certainly like the Irishman at inside-right. He is thrustful and enterprising. Chedgzoy gave us a glimpse of his true form, on occasion but Williams was not nearly so sprightly as usual, though the injury he received must have taken a lot out of him. Harrison put across some useful centres and I believe that with a more experience the line will do well.
Sewell's Pluck
Fern did well in goal and McDonald came out of the game with his usual skill, Raitt made a very good impression. A bit uncertain to begin with he settled down to play a useful game, timing his interventions to a nicely and kicking with judgment. He should curb the desire to bring down an opponent as he did on Saturday, however. Sewell deserves every praise for his pluck and determination. The visiting keeper must have been in great pain, and the climax came when he tried to get at the centre from which Forbes scored. Sewell I learn, was examined by a doctor after the game, who through that the bone was cracked. Rollo and Wylie were a dour pair of backs, and in Holland and Howarth the Rovers seem to have two useful forwards, but the line as a whole did not shine.

EVERTON 2 BLACKBURN ROVERS 0
September 11, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON BEAT BLACKBURN.
POOR FORWARD PLAY AT GOODISON PARK.
Although Everton beat Blackburn Rovers by two clear goals, at Goodison Park, neither side played well, and the game was poor and disappointing. The standard of play never reached a high level, chiefly because the forwards had no fixed plan, and the half-backs were too weak to help them. The defenders carried off the honours in a game that was for the most part tame and uninteresting. Sewell, the Rovers goalkeeper, sustained a sprained wrist, and was finally carried off at the end of the game in a state of collapse. In spite of this great disadvantage, Sewell was the most outstanding figure on the Rovers side. He was injured in collision during the first half, but pluckily struck to his post, and made several excellent saves. The Everton forwards had little of the dash and energy of the previous week, and their shooting was extremely poor. Sewell had very few difficult shots to stop in the first half. Play improved after the interval, and was more vigorously contested; but even then it lacked sparkle and buoyancy. The referee had cause to speak to several of the players for willful tripping and a “scene” between Bond and McDonald also called for the referee's attention.

RAITT'S SUCCESSFUL HOME DEBUT.
Everton's defence was very sound. Fern was not overworked, but he showed fine judgement in getting rid of two brilliant shots by Holland. Raiit, who deputised for Downs, made a capital partner for McDonald. Both backs were alert and confident. The half-backs had an easy task in checking the Rovers forwards, but were deficient in constructive ideas. Peacock frequently adopted a progressive policy, although he was rarely in touch with the forwards in front of him, and his individual dashes brought little tangible results. There was little cohesion among the forwards. Forbes kept his place well, and flashed out some nice length passes without receiving much assistance from his co-forwards. Harrison was often too strong with his centres, and Chedgzoy's pace was not utised to the best advantage because his colleagues were rarely in position to accept his centres. It was a very ragged line that lacked fire or ability to force home many fine openings. The Rovers were best represented by their defence, Rollo and Wylie being little inferior to the Everton backs, while Sewell did splendid services. Reilly worked hard, but failed to inspire his forwards, and Bond was easily the best of a poor line.

Dave Raitt

HOW EVERTON WON.
Play opened in easy fashion, and the first bit of exciting play came when Sewell was grassed after throwing away a centre from the Everton right. Chedgzoy shot while Sewell was on the ground, and the custodian, although surrounded by a cluster of players, caught the ball. Everton's first goal was scored by Irvine at the end of twenty-six minutes' play. In the first instance, Sewell made a very fine save from a header by Forbes, and just prevented the ball from crossing the line with his right hand. In his anxiety to get rid of the ball, Sewell threw it out of goal and it rebounded from Irvine into the net. It was a poor goal and originated from a free kick placed by Chedgzoy. Play livened up, and Bond's temper was ruffed in a bout with McDonald. Still there were few really interesting incidents, and Forbes obviously lacked weight when he tried to go through the Rovers' defence, as he was easily hustled off the ball. Near the interval Sewell had his left wrist damaged, and for a minute or two Wylie went into goal while Sewell's wrist was bandaged. When the game was resumed, Chedgzoy put in one of his best efforts. He finished a capital run by verging to goal, but his good work was wasted through lack of co-operation. Fern came out of his goal to divert a shot by Holland, and caught another fine shot by the same player, a moment later, in response to appeals to “wake up,” both sides put more vigour into their work, and Bond's clever trickery might have resulted in an equalising point had Hawksworth been a shade faster. Williams netted the ball when Sewell mistimed a clearance, but he was offside. Irvine got through and shot hard and straight, Sewell responded with a double fisted punch and then Forbes sent the ball over. Subsequently Sewell made further excellent saves. He diverted a terrific drive by Chedgzoy, and was only just in time to stop the ball with his foot when Peacock shot. Two minutes from the end, however, Sewell was beaten by a header from Forbes. Harrison centred nicely, and although Sewell tried to reach the ball he was too late to prevent it entering the corner of the net. Teams : - Everton: - Fern, goal, Raitt, and McDonald, backs, Peacock, Brewster (captain) and Hart, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, and Harrison, forwards. Blackburn Rovers: - Sewell, goal, Rollo, and Wylie, backs, Healless, Reilly, and McKinnell, half-backs, Bond, Hawksworth, Holland, Howarth, and Hodkinson, forwards.

BLACKBURN ROVERS RESERVES 0 EVERTON RESERVES 3
September 11, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 4)
Everton Reserves demonstrated all-round superiority over Blackburn Rovers Reserves at Ewood Park, and were full value for their three clear goals' victory. Jones scored for Everton after fifteen minutes, and Chadwick added a second a quarter of an hour later. Early in the second half Chadwick scored the third goal. So well did McGrae, Fleetwood, and Brown play in Everton's half-back line that the Rovers forwards were seldom able to launch a formidable attack, and when they did they found themselves opposed to a sound and resourceful defence. The Rovers attack lacked the combination and dash which so greatly characterised the work of the Everton forwards, amongst whom Jones, on the extreme left wing was very prominent with some exceedingly clever runs and smart centres.

ORMSKIRK 2 EVERYON “A” 1
September 11 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
An excellent game was seen at Ormskirk, both Ormskirk and Everton “A” playing splendid football. The Ormskirk forwards were more enterprising and were not slow to avail themselves of opportunities whilst Everton finished weakly. Virr missed several good opportunities. Ormskirk first goal came from Snelgroves, and it was the climax to a fine movement by the whole forward line, whilst it was due to Jeffs that they got the second point, McLoughlin taking advantage of his mistake. It was near the close when Young reduced the lead, after a good move on the part of Virr. Both goalkeepers did well, Page playing one of his best games whilst McLoughlin and Cookson made a formidable left wing pair for Ormskirk. Helsby, for Everton was the best back on the field.

EVERTON’S NEW DEFENDER
Athletic News- Monday, September 11, 1922
Coincident with Everton’s promised revival is the appearance of David Raitt, who was secured from Dundee. An ankle injury to Downs in the last two minutes of the game with Newcastle provided his opportunity which he seized. His display at Tottenham a week ago and since reached a high standard of merit. Raitt is a product of Army football, as previous to joining up in 1914 he had no playing experience. He learnt his football while serving in France with the Warwich Regiment, and on leaving the Army in 1918 joined his native village club, Buckhaven Victoria, one of the juvenile organisations in Fife. He was signed as a professional by Dundee at the beginning of the season 19119-20, and played regularly in their Scottish League team until joining Everton last May. Standing 5ft 8in, and scaling 11st 4lb., Raitt is a robust tackler a strong and sure kick with either foot in any position, and his fine turn of speed will enable him to recover against the fastest type of English forwards.

AN UNLUCKY KEEPER
Lancashire Evening Post-Monday September 11, 1922
SEWELL’S INJURIES AT GOODISON
Neither Everton nor the Rovers did much at Goodison Park to enhance their reputations.  The play was seldom impressive, and whilst it held a number of thrills it often fell flat. Everton wore slightly the better side, and in that respect their win was described, but the manner in which it was obtained gave the Rovers some ground for complaint. Sewell was several times kicked whilst lying on the floor when the first goal was scored, and he carries the scars. The second was flawless in regard to its legitimacy, but all sympathy can be extended to the Blackburn keeper, who slowed the flight of the ball but was unable to stop it as he sustained left arm injury—a bone is thought to be cracked-and he played almost all through the second half in this condition. Just before the end he was carried off unconscious, amid a deafening tribute to his plucky conduct. It is not too much to say that the Rovers' forward weaknesses lost the game, even when Holland's big improvement after the interval is considered. The inability of the attack to make headway, especially in the first half, resulted in the ball being carried back to the visiting defenders incessantly, and they got no rest. In these circumstances the Rovers did well to hold Everton to two goals, especially when it is considered that Bond and Hodkinson were not nearly so skilled as Harrison and Chedgzoy, who made all the running for their colleagues. There was not enough weight or height in the Rovers' forward line to cope adequately with men like Brewster, McDonald, and the clever Dundee back Raitt.
A GALLANT DEFENCE.
Shortage of stature on the part of the inside forwards caused Bond's well placed but not very numerous centres to go astray. The tussles between Holland, the best Blackburn forward, and Brewster all had a David and Goliath flavour, and the one occasion when the small Durham boy was in full try for goal he was incontinently tripped up. This sort of tactics was a feature of Everton’s play, and led to short consultations between Bond and Wylie, and Mr. Bothwell, the referee. That between the latter player and the presiding official was particularly amusing on account of much finger-shaking of the school-master-lecturing-scholar order. The Rovers' rear-guard emerged from a trying ordeal splendidly. Reilly played a hard, and in some respects, great game,tackling and feeding well, whilst McKinnell and Healless were only slightly behind their captain in utility. Their job was as thankless as that of Rollo and Wylie, whose play was distinctive. The swerving runs and swift positional changes of Chedgzoy who was the best of the hard=working forwards, of whom the recruit, Forbes, has yet to find his feet, were a sore trial to Wylie. The Scot, however, like Rollo, contrived to do his work well in little room. Sewell was much more prominent than Fern, who had little to do, if only for his Spartan fortitude in the second half. The absence of Dawson, McIntyre and McKay was very greatly felt, and the presence of these three might have made all the difference between failure and success.

ROVERS’ GOOD FIGHT
Athletic News- Monday, September 11, 1922
BUT UNABLE TO SCORE AT EVERTON
EVERTON 2 BLACKBURN ROVERS 0
By Junius
The game at Goodison Park was robbed of much its attractiveness by reason of an infusion of feeling that crept into the play early on, with the result that the game degenerated as it progressed. There were more stoppages during the ninety minutes through minor accidents and the adoption of too vigorous methods than one would expect to happen in half a dozen stern encounters. For all that the game was stoutly contested, with Everton just deserving their victory. At the outset, the movements the players suggested a really classy exhibition, as both sets of forwards, well supported their half-back lines, moved along in promising style, only to overlook the fact that goals counted. Everton’s first success came as the result of a free kick against Wylie for tripping Chedgzoy as he was going through. The winger took the kick for Williams to head in, with Sewell saving at full length. Harried by the Everton inside forwards, the keeper in pushing the ball away found Irvine on the spot to tap it into the net after play had been in progress twenty-eight minutes. Following this Williams was collision with Rollo, and was off seven minutes; Bond and McDonald got at loggerheads, and Sewell in parrying a shot from Harrison collided with Irvine, sustaining an arm injury and retired a few minutes for treatment. Then came a great sprint and shot by Bond just half-time that almost reduced Everton's lead.
Sewell Carried Off.
The second portion was just as earnestly and heatedly contested, and many were the hairbreadth escapes in both goals. Three minutes from time Harrison got down with one of his characteristic sprints, and centring into the goal area Forbes was up to head the ball out of Sewell’s reach, the keeper injuring himself in his attempt to save, and had to be carried off. During the early stages the Rovers forwards combined in very effective fashion. They displayed a well-devised plan campaign, which passing movements were well executed, and being a speedy lot, harassed the home defence at the slightest provocation. Each seemed alert to any opportunity that might arise, and they were always on the move. Compared with the Blackburn attack in these initial stages, the Everton forwards were ragged and spasmodic in their advances, with individual effort the more dominant feature of their attack. They combined better after the scoring of the goal, and on the general run of the play were just a shade better than the opposing quintet. The Rovers’ forwards had great assistance from their half-backs, whose anticipation and constructive work reached a highstandard, while behind them were stalwarts who, though their methods at times were open to question, kicked with resolution and tackled with good judgment. There was really little to choose between the last lines defence that maintained throughout the stubborn attitude which is necessary to break down virile and energetic forwards. The outstanding feature in the game was the exceptionally fine work by the respective goalkeepers, as in practically every instance the shots that were rained at their charges were treated with masterly conquest. Sewell had more work on hand than had Fern, and his intuition at times was absolutely uncanny. Rollo and Wylie exploited, and to some purpose, the offside theory, with the result that Everton’s inside forwards were frequently caught napping. They were a dour pair, as also were Raitt and McDonald. The former had his second run in League football, and without ostentation did much useful, quiet defensive work, always bobbing up serenely critical moments, although his placing of the ball was not of the best. There was no better half-back view than Peacock, who seemed to be in the right place at the right moment, and was not averse to swinging the ball to the opposite wing when the occasion required. Reilly, the Rovers’ pivot, was artistic in his through passes along the turf and up the middle, and Holland frequently came into prominence as the result thereof. All three played well, and the most likely efforts at scoring came from them. Forbes had somewhat trying experience against a man of might in Reilly. Even so, he occasionally flung out a good pass for Chedgzoy to make progress, but generally his light frame was unavailing. Harrison’s centres always presaged danger, being accurate in length and direction, while one occasion he indulged in a brainy bit of work after drawing the defence by driving across to the right wing, only to find Reilly cleverly intercepting. Chedgzoy, too, was scintillating in his movements, and delivered several fine shots, and had good assistance from Irvine. Holland was always a source of danger, and many were his tussles with Brewster. He was all over a scorer until Raitt tripped him in the closing stages, but beyond a few occasional sprints, little was seen of Bond and Hodkinson, who had somewhat unprofitable afternoon. Everton,—Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Brewster (Captain), Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, and Harrison. Blackburn Rovers.-Sewell; Rollo, Wylie; Reilly, McKinnell; Bond, Hawksworth, Holland, Howarth, and Hodkinson. Referee: S. Rothwell, St. Annes-on-Sea.

EVERTON’S TAME MATCH
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, September 11, 1922
Bee’s Notes
The Merseyside double on Saturday was a welcome one, but it was woeful football at Goodison Park, where there was a lack of spirit and a lack of shooting that was really remarkable. Perhaps it was the summer sunshine that caused the players to fall from grace. Whatever it was we were not left without something to ponder upon. Let me begin the critique by telling you that the referee (Mr. Rothwell) was interviewed after the game to see if he intended reporting the players he had cautioned. He was free to speak early on, but when he got to the knowledge that a Press man was inquiring for truth, he closed up and said he would rather not discuss the matter. But the matter is very important. Mr. Rothwell spoke to a number of people on the playing space, and there were times when he deliberately showed player and Public that he was issuing a caution-notably in the case of Raitt, Healless, and Wyllie. Now, in Wyllie’s case I would regard the trip on Chedgzoy as dangerous play, so that the free kick was sufficient interference on the part of the rules. The rules provide such an offence. Yet Wyllie was cautioned, as was Raitt. Now the new rules which has kept football so clean says that a player must, not may, be reported to the Association if he has been cautioned. What Mr. Rothwell will do is hard to say, but if all referees caution ad lib-and then do not follow up the new rulings they will find themselves awkwardly placed and brought to book by the ruling body. Abuse of such a stern rule, one which has brought cleanliness into the game where all other rules failed, is the last thing we want. Players have not till now taken liberties.
GOALKEEPERS SEWELL
Goodison Park has ever been a happy hunting ground for Ronald Sewell, the Rovers goalkeeper, for it was here that he held Burnley when they were shaping against Sheffield United in the late stages of a Cup-tie about 1914. Sewell that day made one of the greatest hand-out saves I have ever witnessed-he made it at the bottom end of the ground-the Aintree end. He got going in for football with Gainsborough Trinity, and then went to Burnley, afterwards having a trouble and leaving for Rovers. On Saturday he was the outstanding feature of the game, for he made saves while on the ground, got a kick, and then had to throw out a ball that Irvine got back to the goal for a register against Blackburn. It was a crummy goal, and Sewell said he was more sore about the goal than his injury. Finally, however, when Forbes was heading in a Harrison centre that yielded goal number 2 in the last gasp of the game. Sewell made a leap towards the ball, missed it, and fell heavily on his damaged wrist. He was stripped and carried off in a state of collapse. The crowd rallied to him though he may not have known anything about it, and they gave the grand custodian a rare cheer. It was the imperfect end to an imperfect day. He recovered in half an hour or so and went home with the other boys.
WHY?
Why was the form so poor? It must have been due in part to the weather, but even that does not justify the pros, as a body in the lack of fire and one is left wondering how so many men could manage to fall from their proper form at the same moment. One thing is certain-Raitt shaped well, and was sound as a bell in tackling and in punting. He’s here for good-and the Everton’s good, I think, too. McDonald, too, was in fine fettle. When you have said that both the Rovers’ back did their part sturdily and well you have nearly said all. At one time one critic thoughts it was the fine half-back play that was keeping the forwards from doing anything worthwhile, but later on he changed his tune. There was only one thing for it- it was the rank bad forward play all round. I have never seen Hodkinson figure less in a game, and I do not like Howarth on this showing. Holland is a plodder and a shooter, who gave Fern two useful ones to keep in touch. More than that need not be said, unless we pat Peacock on the back for his forward run, Hart for his diddling, and Brewster for his heady work.

FREEMAN’S NEW RECORD
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, September 12, 1922
A CRITIC VIEW OF THE EVERTON TEAM
Bee’s Notes
Bert Freeman, the ex-Everton, Burnley and Wigan Borough centre forward, holds the record for 38 goals in a season, scored at Everton. Bert has now been presented with twins. Not signed by Wigan, Bert is now busy on a cutlery business in Birmingham-and helping in the management of the two babies.
YOU DAREN’T MISS THIS ONE
Sometimes my football friends ask me if it is necessary to point out the good things of the column, if any, and to boost our words. My answer is that if I go that dreary journey to Sunderland for your benefit and others do not go, you should be informed of that fact. All through the last 19 years I have tried to be alongside my readers, telling them everything worthwhile, quick, and also trapping into topics that do not generally appear in football columns. Now I have received this letter from Mr. H. Clunas, of Aintree, and I plead guilty to finding life worth living as a result of reading the letter;-
 “I have read your writing ever since they first appeared in the “Posts” and “Echo.” I cannot help congratulating you upon the very excellent reports of the Tottenham-Everton match which appeared in these papers yesterday. From an experience of over thirty years, I cannot recall an account of a match so vivid, descriptive and truly discriminating as that of yesterday’s which is really a photographic tale of the game. Even ‘Tityrus’ at his best (and he is good, isn’t he) has never surpassed it, and this is saying a great deal. Since coming to Liverpool over thirty years ago from the far North, where they ‘grow’ (or used to ‘grow’) footballers, I have followed our local premier clubs, rejoicing in victory and refusing to ‘howl’ in defeat; and if my fancy is blue, I love to see both our teams win when they deserved to win, and when they deservedly lose to acknowledge the worth of the other side. Such is sport! One is thoroughly glad at the improved relations at Goodison Park, for these internal squabblings are a curse, and, unfortunately, cannot but find expression on the field of play. May they have gone for all time! I agree with you that the team is promising -it is not perfect, far from it- but it is looking up and contains sound material. Given patience tact, encouragement in the boardroom and by the spectators, brighter times are in store. Let the men find themselves, so to speak, and they will, I think, prove worthy of trust. But Mr. Bee, one position gives cause for corner. It is that of goal. Fern is all right- a sound man, tried and trusted, and carried confidence; but he is getting on in years and the club have no man to take his place if needed. In the event of injury, where would we be? Now, why do Everton court trouble in this respect? It seems to me as if they must be ill-equipped in some position or other. Why? Goalkeepers are plentiful, and good men, too, but I fear Everton won’t move until Fern is unfit, and some day they will be scouring the country for a man at short notice and paying a large fee. I assert they are the worst-off club in the country in the matter of reserve goalkeepers. Gough shaped well in the practice games; but he has not appeared since, so far as I know. What has become of him? I share your views regarding Wilkinson, of Bradford. Class is written over all the movements. Perhaps you have pressed this weakness upon the directors already? In any case, it is time they moved, and I cannot imagine wide-awake men like Mr. Cuff and J. Sharp &c., being blind to such a vulnerable position as that of goal. Have you another ‘Scott’ in your pocket? No such luck, I fear. Again thanking you for your ‘Notes’ in general and yesterday’s production in particular.”
The letter speaks for itself. We have seen Salt do some wonderful things, but he has had lapses in his time. It is a fact that is undeniable that since the days of Scott and Roose Everton have not been equipped as other clubs have been in the matter of goalkeepers.

BIG SUM FOR CHAIRTY FROM EVERTON TRIAL GAMES
The Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, September 13, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Everton are very delighted with their trial game receipts. There was a curiosity about these two games, for the Saturday game hardly exceeded the mid-week figures. The day was fine, and possibly holidays and the novelty of summer air kept people from the game. At any rate, £410 was taken on Monday and £418 on Saturday. The club has a sum of £828 9s id to dispose of for charity’s good cause. This is the highest sum in the land, so far, and beats Newcastle’s big figures. The biggest sum ever taken by Everton is only £8 in excess of this season’s figures.
ALLEN GRENYER
Allan Grenyer came to Everton yesterday, and duly signed on for his old club. He had seen desirous of playing for Blyth Spartans. Everton by the way, make no change in their side for the return match with Blackburn.
Everton Reserve team at Goodison Park this afternoon against Blackburn Rovers (Central League); Kemp; (the A team goalkeeper) Weller, Livingston; Brown, Fleetwood, McGrae, Jones, Miller, Chadwick, Jackson, Alford.

EVERTON RES v. BLACKBURN ROVERS RES
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, September 13, 1922
Everton Res and Blackburn Res paid one another the compliment of turning out two strong sides in the Central League match at Goodison Park this afternoon, and the first quarter produced some fast and interesting football, without either goalkeeper being beaten.
Half-time; Everton res 0, Blackburn Res 0.

EVERTON RESERVES 2 BLACKBURN ROVERS 0
September 14, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Both Everton and Blackburn Rovers fielded strong sides for their Central league match at Goodison Park yesterday afternoon, but despite the number of men playing who have had considerable first team experience, the game never reached a high standard. Thanks to the opportunities of Jackson and McGrea, Everton won 2-0, both goals being scored late in the second half. During the whole of the first half the play was scrappy, and the forwards, although good in midfield, wasted many opportunities. Later play pulled themselves together, and both sides were considerably improved in the second half. The visitors set a fast pace in the first quarter, and it was only the steadiness of Weller and Livingstone that prevented Blackburn from getting a couple of early goals. After the interval the strong sun and heavy going took toll on the Rovers, and the pace slackened greatly. The Everton forwards found that the Blackburn defence was not to reliable under pressure at their own had been, and aided by the feeding tactics of Fleetwood, Brown and McGrea, they were able to break through. Everton tried the experiments of playing Kemp, their third team goalkeeper, in the side, and he acquitted himself with credit. He showed good anticipation, and his clearing was done cleanly.

CHARITIE MONEY
September 14,1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
Charities will benefit to the extent of £828 add as the results of Everton two trail games, the Saturday match received £418 and the Monday
game only £8 less. The largest sum ever taken by Everton at trial games only exceed this season figure by £8.

ALAN GRENYER RE-SIGNED FROM BLYTH SPARTANS
Allan Grenyer who had been desirous of playing for Blyth Spartans, yesterday re-signed for Everton who are making no change in the team for the return match with Blackburn on Saturday.

BLACKBURN CHANGES
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, September 15, 1922
Bee’s Notes
If McIntyre plays for Blackburn Rovers Everton can expect something better than last week’s attack when the teams re-meet, this time at Ewood. I take it Sewell will not play, but I am not concerned so much about that position. It is in attack that Rovers can improve out of all recognition if McIntyre, ex-Fulham and Wednesday, finds himself able to play. McIntyre was a great source of worry when he appeared against Everton in the Cup-tie at Hillsbro’, and if he strikes his form this season many defences will know all about it. Everton, by not making alteration of the side, have acted wisely. I look for a second win for the Blues in to-morrow’s “Football Echo.” Everton; Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Brewster, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, Harrison. Blackburn Rovers; Davies; Raitt, Wylie; Healless, Reilly, McKinnell; Bond, Hawksworth, Haworth, McIntyre, Hodkinson.

EVERTON MUST GO ALL OUT AT BLACKBURN
The Liverpool Echo-Saturday, September 16, 1922
By Stork
EVERTON’S CHANCES
Although Everton won their match with Blackburn Rovers I was disappointed in their exhibition, and they must show an improvement if they are to carry off the spoils at Ewood Park this afternoon. It was the poorest type of football I have seen for a long time, and I know that Everton are capable of much better. Their Newcastle match form would have been the cause of a Rovers’ rout, but they never got to within yards of it. The home debut of Raitt was a pleasing one. He kicks with good judgement, and tackles well, and will serve the Goodison side well. Of that I am sure. Blackburn had a heavy list before they met Everton and it is now added to by thew addition of Sewell whose wrist has swollen to such an extent that an X-ray is at the moment impossible. Davies, the ex-Huddersfield custodian, will deputise. Fortunately McIntyre, the ex-Sheffielder, is fit again, and will take his place at inside right as Bond’s partner. This may show the outside winger in a better light. Bond is far from being a back number. At one period he had the Everton defence on tenterhooks, and he is a player capable of winning a match off his own bat. The Rovers will have the advantage to-day in being before their own supporters, but even so I am ticking off Everton as the winners of a very open match. Teams;- Everton; Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Brewster, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, and Harrison. Blackburn Rovers.- Davies; Wyllie, Rollo; McKinnell, Reilly, Healless, Bond, McIntyre, Holland, Howarth, and Hodkinson.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo
By Louis T. Kelly

• We entirely disagree with the writer who put down last week’s Everton-Blackburn event as a good exhibition of football.
• As a matter of fact, it was a ragged, rugged, and unfinished; destructive rather than constructive, whilst the majority of the contestants appeared over-burdened with an undue sense of their responsibilities.
• Indeed, one would imagine it to have been a late April struggle between clubs to whom defeat would mean a season (or two) in Division II
• It is impossible to get the best out of men amid such an atmosphere as this.
• There were one or two pleasing features, however.
• First, the really sensible and serviceable home debut of Raitt, who displayed confidence and ability in equal measure
• The craft and cunning of Hart and Peacock also stood out well
• Forward, young Forbes was a trier, but Reilly’s towering form was a drawback.
• He’s a nice youth, this Forbes, but is already finding that English League half-back methods are such more “brotherly”- and hence less friendly-than they are across the Border.
• For men like Reilly you almost need a Fleetwood or a Peacock brand to do the challenging business.
• Director Jack Sharp has already been at work for Everton- turning on the search-light -new talent seeking
• The footballer in a hurry-Dicky Bond

MAN OF THE MOMENT
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 16, 1922
WARNFORD CRESSWELL SUNDERLAND’S £5,150 BACK
My " Man of the Moment" this week is Warneford Cresswell, one of  a quartette players of that cost Sunderland something like fifteen thousand pounds towards the close of last season, and I take him this week, not because of any signal achievement he has made in the game, but because Sunderland have just dropped him from their League side. Moreover, last Saturday he was picked to play at Rokerwith the reserve team, and did not turn up on the ground! There is a first-class sensation here in the making. Warneford Cresswell--or “Warney," as heis affectionately termed- has had a remarkable football career. Born at South Shields some twenty-seven years ago he was only fourteen years old when he won an International cap as a schoolboy; so that right from his earliest days has been a “star." After leaving school (he learned his three R’s at Stanhope-street School), Cresswell did nothing in particular till the war came along, when he found himself stationed in London, and there made his way to White Hart-lane, 'where he assisted Tottenham Hotspur in the London Combination game. Peter McWilliams wanted Warney to stay in London when League football resumed, but he preferred to return to his native Shields, where the present League club was being born. To Shields he went, and within two months was not only their captain, but an idol of the crowd, placed on a high pedestal, which was not good for him! Cresswell did a thing at Horsley-Hill without being cheered, and he got to like this public adolation.  There is no gainsaying the fact that Cresswell had by this time developed into a brilliant, stylish defender, but I have seen him perform gallery tricks which no great back would care to perform. He loved to dribble before parting with the ball, and it was largely because of this habit that he made such a failure of his one international game for England, against Wales, last year. But the Shields club, too, though a lot of Cresswell, for in November of last year Cresswell was offered for transfer at a free of seven thousand pounds! Sunderland, in February last, paid £5,150 and he crossed the few miles from Horsley Hill to Roker, one of the most boomed and over-written players in the game. Cresswell has struggled hard with Sunderland. He knew great things were expected of him, and he has tried to oblique. He hasn’t failed quite, but he has never proved the same type of defender, he was when with Shields. Perhaps a rest will do him good; on the other hand, it may break his spirit, for his sharp-featured tall athlete has a “touchy” temperament. In play, Cresswell soon attracts attention by the confidence with which he goes out to meet the opposition. He is no “stay at home” defender. During to a degree, he tackles quickly, and more often than not effectively, and if he doesn’t break an attack at the first time of asking he brings into play his fine speed and powers of quick recovery. Playing a straight game Warney Cresswell is a master of his particular craft; if he gives way to his love of gallery play he is spectacular, but not effective. His ball control and amazing (for a lack) dribbling ability have not been a godsend to him, except of those rare occasions when he has gone centre-forward and tried to pull games out of the fire. -W.L.U.

EVERTON SMOTHERED AT EWOOD
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, September 16, 1922
McINTYRE MAKES A DIFFERENCE
THE FORMER FULHAM HALF-BACK IN DEADLY FORM
SCORES FOUR GOALS IN SUCCESSION
BLACKBURN ROVERS’ REVENGE AGAINST EVERTON SIDE;
F.E.H’S SPECIAL REPORT
Everton; Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Brewster (Captain), Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, Harrison. Blackburn Rovers; Davies; Rollo, Wyllie; Healless, Reilly, McKinnell; Bond, McIntyre, Holland, Howarth, Hodkinson. Referee; Mr. S, Rothwell, of St, Annes.
BLACKBURN WIN 5-1
Everton were at Blackburn to-day savouring to win their first away match. Everton made no change from the side that play against Blackburn last week, but they recognised that playing away from home and playing a  fine goalkeeper like Davies (ex-Huddersfield, and making his debut for his new club by the way) and also meeting McIntyre a deadly dribbler, they would have to play better than last week if they were gather further points. Although Blackburn is a comparatively short distance from Merseyside, it took the Everton players and their officials two hours to accomplish the journey. This ambling pace, however, had its advantages, for it gave the travellers ample leisure to admire the autumn landscape. The weather at Blackburn was dull and heavy, with just a suggestion of drizzle in the air. This had its effect on the attendance, and there was plenty of room in the spacious Ewood Park enclosure when the teams turned out on a beautiful expanse of greenswards.
EVERTON UNCHANGED
Everton relied upon the same team which did so well last week, but the Rovers had perform to make the changes which had already been announced. There were about 15,000 spectators present when the game began. The visitors were set the task of facing a stiffish breeze, and the Rovers were the first to advance, Robinson and Howarth making ground, but the latter was too slow. The right-wing pair then got going, but Hart proved the stumbling-block and for some time play was confined to midfield. Taking full advantage of the wind, Blackburn left made very pretty play, and Raitt was given a rather anxious time. He was, however, well supported by Peacock, and the invaders were kept at bay. Chedgzoy tried to remove the venue with a solo effort, but McKinnell literally took the ball from his toes, and the home forward again begam pressing. The three inside men came along in close formation, and Fern had to run out in order to beat Holland in the race for the leather. Still, the Rovers attacked, and following upon a corner on the right, the Everton goal had narrow escape from McIntyre and Howarth.
SPEED WITHOUT POINT.
Another breakaway at top speed by Chedgzoy opened up possibilities, but Wyllie intervened, and the game again ran strongly in favour of the home side. Bond, showing his speed, flashed down and finishing with a shot which passed just over the bar. A free kick close in gave them a nice opening, and Hodkinson sent in a  swift ground shot, which was charged down. The pace was now agreeably fast, but it still ran in favour of the Rovers, who could do anything but finish properly. Thus McIntyre once put high over, and a moment later Howarth drove in a volley, which was luckily intercepted. The Everton left-wing at length attempted to advance, but Harrison was rather easily dispossessed, the ball being put back to the goalkeeper.
FAILING CONVERTS
The Everton winger tried to make amends with another run along the touchline, and he centred with judgement, but first Forbes and then Irvine failed to convert the pass, and further finessing near the centre line was of advantage to neither side, and when Harrison and Williams tried to get through, Rollo put the ball back to the custodian again. The Rovers were soon busy once more, their forwards displaying excellent footwork, and Holland had a splendid opening when he kicked the ball wide of the post. The visitors next showed improvement in their methods, and danger threatened when Williams, Forbes and Irvine wove their way through. Rollo and Reilly, however, barred the way at and the Ewood vanguard were once again on the warpath. Holland and Howarth both putting over when well placed, the only excuse of missing the target was that the wind was a trifle puzzling. Nevertheless, they were most persistent in they attention to Fern, and one tussle in the goalmouth was only cleared after a most exciting time, in which arms and legs were intermingled. Twice Bond showed a clean pace of heels to Hart and McDonald, and his fine shots were not more than a foot wide. Howarth tried to draw first blood with a fast drive but Raitt was in the way and for a time there was a lull in the contest, the visitors although obviously trying hard could no sake profitable headway against the combine forces of the breeze and the home defenders, and play continued to rule in the Everton half, where we had more wild shooting.
OUT OF TUNE
Misunderstanding between Peacock and Fern nearly let the Rovers in, for Holland got the leather almost under the crossbar, and it cleared marvellously while the keeper was on the ground. Everton taking advantage of this escape, took up the running, and three inside men were all given they best, when they were out manoeuvred by the home defenders. Subsequently Chedgzoy sailed in and ended up with a delightful dropping centre, which Harrison propelled against the side of the net. After a further advance by Holland and the wings, Everton were once more in the game through both the outside wingers, but they could not ram their shots home. A Sharp tussle in front of Davies was dispensed with at the cost of a corner, which was safely negotiated. Towards the interval the game was as a much more even in character, Everton occasionally showing glimpses of their recovery but they were woefully weak in front of goal.
HARRISON’S PENALTY GOAL
A goal, however, came their way when Harrison and Chedgzoy moved towards the home goal, and while the latter was steadying himself, Wylie handled the ball in the penalty area. The referee at once allowed the penalty, and Harrison safely piloted the ball into the net without giving Davies a chance.
HEALLESS EQUALISES
At this point to half-time the pace was tremendous, the Blackburn forwards swarming and their opponents, and McIntyre send in a terrific drive which was magnificently saved. They returned, however, immediately and, amid a scene of wild enthusiasm, Healless surged on the ball and drove it just beneath the bar from 25 yards’ range. It was a great goal and thoroughly well deserved.
Half-time Blackburn Rovers 1, Everton 1.
And considered Everton were lucky in having a point at the turn. The Rovers now with the aid of the wind, had enjoyed a a lot of the pressure, and it was entirely they fault that they had not found the target. Everton defenders were steady, but the forwards might easily have shown greater understanding when at close quarters. Resuming the home forwards at once attacking on the right, where a corner was force. This was admirably placed, but McIntyre lifted it over the bar-a fine chance lost. Further pressure was then brought to bear on the left, where Peacock and Raitt again came through with flying colours and Chedgzoy followed with a glorious chance down the wing, and finishing perfect centre, put there was nobody up to meet the ball, Rollo was able to clear comfortably.
UNPRODUCTIVE CORNERS
The visitors next made progress through Irvine, but his final effort was distinctly weak, and the Rovers were once more in aggressive mood. Three corners were forced in succession but nothing came of them, the ball being immediately driven high over the bar.
McINTYRE SCORES A SECOND
It was observed that the home forwards played just as well against the wind as with and forced quick shots were delivered by the inside men, all of which passed just wide of the mark. Then Hodkinson got off the lark and centred beautifully to McIntyre, who beat Fern at close range.
A THRILLING SEQUENCE
Blackburn were now going great guns, and a goal came along in less time than it took to write. Taking a pass from Bond, he placed with a beauty, and the crowd had scarcely ceased cheering when a still further sense followed. McIntyre coming through, scored a fourth. This player had scored three goals in 6 minutes, and the spectators rocked with delight. For some of the Everton players seemed to be completely lost, and their discomfiture became worse when McIntyre, working in conjunction with Bond, found the target for the fourth time, Fern appearing to be quite bewildered. The visitors, however, rallied for a time, Forbes have got through but he was too slow. At this point Everton rearranged their formation, Brewster, who was lame, going to outside-right, while Chedgzoy dropped into Irvine’s place, and the latter took up the centre-half position. This did not materially improve matters, though for a time the visitors made a dogged attempt to reduce the heavy lead. Chedgzoy missed with a rising shot, and at the other end Fern smothered a very hot one from Holland. To make matters worse Hart had to leave the field after the fifth goal had been scored, and the visitors were thus further handicapped in the later stages of the encounter.
Final; Blackburn 5, Everton 1.

EVERTON “A” v  FRODSHAM
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, September 16 1922
The first quarter of an hour of the encounter between the above teams at Goodison Park failed to provide many thrills, for the leather was punted about in midfield for quite a good spell, and when Everton did advance the ball was tamely put outside by Virr. Frodsham afterwards indulged in as much of the attack as did the Blues, and had Johnson on the left wing exercised more care and placed accurately, the visitors would surely had tested Kemp. Lloyd proved the Blues’ most dangerous forward, his centres always being a constant source of danger to the Frodsham defence, and it was this player who was instrumental in getting Everton’s first goal. Lloyd parted to McGivney, who crossed to Virr. This player drove in a strong ground shot that beat Horrocks. Jeffs was certainly the trickiest player on the field, but he hung on to the leather too long, whilst Taylor at centre half kept a tight rein on Banner.
At the same time he tried his forwards with many passes. Meanwhile Frodsham strove hard for the equaliser, and would certainly have had it had not Kemp saved smartly first from Banner, and then from Johnson, both players being within eight yards of the keeper and with no one else to beat, the “A” custodian this earning a round of applause.  Half-time; Everton “A” 1, Frodsham 0.

BLACKBURN ROVERS 5 EVERTON 1
September 18, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON SWAMPED AT BLACKBURN.
FOUR GOALS IN FIVE MINUTES BY McINTRE
It is rather difficult to offer an adequate excuse or explanation for Everton's crushing defeat at Blackburn on Saturday. After their display of the previous week it was quite expected that the visitors would give their Ewood Park opponents a gruelling game, and at least the points. It was, however, the unexpected that happened. To put the matter with perfect frankness, the Goodison Park representatives put up an astonishing disappointing fight against a side that by no stretch of the imagination could be called a powerful one, and when it is further taken into consideration that the score might well have been doubled by the Rovers, Everton's failure becomes most accentuated. There was one sensational five minutes in the second half when they were literally swept off they feet and permitted four goals to be netted. At the same time it is only fair to state that there were one or two mitigating circumstances. The home side had the advantage of a strong wind in the opening period, and this no doubt took it out of some of the visitors, while later on injuries to Brewster and Hart proved a further handicap. But it was before these latter happenings that the damage had already been done, and we are afraid that nothing more in extenuation of a feeble performance can be said. The defence of the losers left little to be desired. It was in attack that the principal weakness lay, the three inside forwards rarely looking dangerous against the Blackburn backs, before whom they almost invariably “faded away.”
THE GAME.
Curiously enough, although they had enjoyed nothing like so much pressure at their antagonists, Everton were the first to score. This came through Wylie handling the ball in the penalty are when menaced by Harrison and Chedgzoy. The left winger (Harrison) took the penalty kick and made no mistake in netting the ball. The Rovers were not slow to reply, and a minute or so before the interval, Healless put the sides on level terms with a fine long shot that passed just beneath the bar. Honours therefore, were even at the turn, though the Rovers had missed innumerable opportunities of scoring before the equaliser came. The second half, as indicated provided the sensation of the afternoon. The Blackburn forwards playing quite as vigorously against the wind as with it proceeded to force the Everton defence and following upon fine work by Bond, McIntyre opened his lighting like account with a fast shot. Fern and his colleagues had not recovered before the same player coming through again, rammed his shot home after a struggle in the goalmouth, and then came a third, scored in much the same way. The visitors appeared to be helpless, and their confusion was complete when the ex-Sheffield player notched a fourth –thus registering a quartet in the space of five minutes. After this the home side eased up with confidence, and the one-sided encounter petered out with Everton soundly beaten.
THE PLAYERS.
The forward line as we have said, was much below concert pitch, except so far as the two outside men were concerned. Harrison being especially good at times, while Chedgzoy did many stylish things. Forbes seemed to be at sea when it came to making for goal, and neither Williams nor Irvine were very much better. Hart and Peacock worked like Trojans, but Brewster scarcely rose to the occasion. Hart was slightly injured in the ribs in the latter stages of the game and Brewster sustained a damaged foot. Both backs did well, particularly Raitt, and Fern kept a brilliant goal. He was in no way to blame for the five that beat him. Teams : - Blackburn Rovers: - Davies goal, Rollo, and Wylie, backs, Healless, Reilly, and McKinnell, half-backs, Bond, McIntyre, Holland, Haworth, and Hodkinson, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Raitt, and McDonald, backs, Peacock, Brewster (captain), and Hart, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, and Harrison, forwards. Referee-Mr. S. Rothwell, St Annes.

EVERTON “A” 2 FRODSHAM 0
September 18, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
This fixture at Goodison Park, failed to arouse much enthusiasm, and the football provided was only moderate. Occasionally the home forwards displayed good form, but they hesitated to shoot, with the exception of Virr, who during the second half shot at every opportunity, and only the good work of Horrock in goal prevented him scoring. Frodsham did the bulk of the attacking during the first half. Adopting the open game, they made repeated raids on the Everton goal, but found Kemp in fine form. The visitors should have scored when Beener from eight yards' range drove the ball straight at Kemp, the ball rebounding to Johnson, who from a similar distance shot, but Kemp effected a wonderful save. The “A” team scored through Virr, who, receiving from McGiveney, drove a strong ground shot past Harrock. Throughout the second half the homesters had the best of matters, but it was late on before the lead was increased, Virr again being the scorer. Rooney on one occasion compelled Horrocks to save what seemed a certain goal. The home team were best served by Lloyd in the first half and Virr and Young in the second, whilst the halves all gave a good display, although Jeffs indulged in too much dribbling, and Taylor at centre half had a difficult task in watching Banner. The defence was sound particularly Kemp, in goal, and the outstanding player on the visitors side was Horrocks in goal, who gave a fine display. Everton “A” just about deserved a 2 goal win . Everton: - Kemp, goal, Spicer, and Helsby, backs, Jeffs, J. Taylor, and Rooney, half-backs, Lloyd, McGivney, Moffatt, Virr, and Young, forwards.

ROVERS’ RAPID FIRE
Athletic News Monday, September 18, 1922
FOUR GOALS IN FIVE MINUTES AGAINST EVERTON
McINTYRE’S FEAT
BLACKBURN ROVERS 5, EVERTON 1
By Quiz
The game at Ewood Park, between Blackburn Rovers and Everton, provided one of the most remarkable seen on the ground for many seasons, and for the home team ample revenge for their defeat the previous week-end. None of the 15,000 spectators who had witnessed the first half were prepared for the remarkable transformation which occurred eleven minutes after the resumption. Though the Rovers had early in the game established and maintained the mastery right through to the interval, they had not been altogether convincing in their front of goal work, Everton actually opened the scoring, for when Chedgzoy put in a lofty centre Wylie deliberately handled the ball, and with the resulting penalty kick Harrison made no mistake. It was within 30 seconds of the interval that Healless succeeded in equalising with a shot from 40 yards range, which, apparently, took Fernby surprise.
McIntyre Redivivus.
Up to this time the Rovers had been battling with the wind in their favour, but when the struggle was renewed they showed no diminution of pace or determination. They continued to press for eleven minutes, and then came the amazing period in whichMcIntyre found the net four times in five minutes, following upon centres from Hodkinson and Bond. Two of the drives were fired low, and twice he secured the ball after it had been sent against the base of the post. Many players have scored four and even more goals in a League match, but probably no player has obtained four in such short period play. When the Rovers secured the lead they became simply irresistible, and neither the Everton half-backs or backs could hold them. Holland and his wings went straight ahead from the centre-kick, and scarcely single Everton player was allowed to touch it before it was picked out of the back of the net. The crowd simply went mad with delight, and there was some excuse for it seeing that the Rovers have never scored five goals a League game since the war ended. Everton had just one chance of obtaining a goal when Williams struck the crossbar, but Davis got away the ball just as Forbes dashed in. And then Hart had to leave the field injured, and Everton finished a very remarkable game with ten men. Although the Rovers outplayed their opponents in the first half, their attack was not altogether satisfactory, for though by their excellent understanding and good passing they worked many fine openings, they frittered them away through a lack of coolness and a little accurate shooting. Their team work was good all through. Bond, particularly in the opening period of the game, was speedy and elusive, and got some clever centres across which deserved better treatment than they received.
An Effective Right Wing.
McIntyre was an industrious and unselfish partner for him, and the pair combined effectively. Holland, as usual, was a bustling centre-forward, but a little less impetuosity would help him to better things, Haworth, though lacking experience, was always endeavouring to ply Hodkinson with opportunities for exploiting his fleetness. At half-back the honours went to Reilly, whose purveying was judicious and accurate, and he was flanked by two colleagues who were also in fine form. Rollo was a cool and stout defender, and the only mistake that Wylie made was the one that provided Everton’s solitary goal. Davis was not severely tested in goal but occasionally he did not get the ball in a way which inspired confidence. Frankly, Everton were a very disappointing team. Their defence opened well, but they fell away somewhat as the Rovers’ attacks became persistent, and in the amazing five minutes in the second half they went absolutely to pieces. None of the half-backs was particularly conspicuous for real excellence, and the same may be said of the forwards, though first Harrison and then Williams shone for intermittent periods of short duration. Blackburn Rovers—Davis; Rollo, Wylie; Healless, Reilly, McKinnell; Bond, McIntyre, Holland, Haworth, and Hodkinson. Everton.—Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Brewster (Captain), Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, and Harrison. Referee: S. Rothwell, St. Annes-on-Sea.

WHAT McINTYRE DID
Lancashire Evening Post-Monday 18 September 1922
ROVERS OVERRUN EVERTON’S DEFENCE
Anyone not thoroughly aware of the Rovers’ capabilities who saw the smashing defeat of Everton must have left Ewood thoroughly convinced that they had seen a championship side toying with a weakly rival. The difference between the sides was so amazing. The Rovers were a fine force, whilst Everton were not to be compared with them in any phase of the game. From the start the home side got to grips with their opponents defence, and the first half presented the curious spectacle of the Rovers penning their opponents in continually. Shot after shot was sent as Fern, who rose to the occasion finely. Some of his saves savoured almost of genius. His good play and luck, together with over-eagerness on the part of the Rovers forwards, enabled his side to take the lead by means of a penalty kick. That only Healless was able to beat fern in the opening half is as much to the credit of the keeper as it is to the discredit of the Rovers. The best goalkeeper in the world should have bene beaten many times from the sort of chances which came the home forwards’ way. They came not through any failure on the part of the Everton defenders, who gave nothing away from first to last, but were solely due to the efforts of a well-supported set of forwards who had for once contrived to sink their failings. And the man on whom the success of the Rovers’ smartly evolved raids rested was McIntyre, a cool, hard-working, brainy attacker all the game. The Scot has had poor luck since coming to Ewood, but on Saturday fortune smiled on him. But none of his four goals were gifts.
FOUR GOALS IN FIVE MINUTES!
After the change of ends the Rovers began where they had left off, and though Everton were seen rather more oftener a child could have indicated the better team without hesitation. The half was ten minutes old when McIntyre sprang his great surprise. Within the next three minutes he had performed the "hat trick," and inside five minutes had scored four goals through using his brains in the most splendidly exact position play I have seen. Now he ranks with "Tinker" Davies, Shea, and Percy Dawson, all of whom have got four goals for the Rovers, the last-named against Burnley in 1914. Strangely enough, it was against Everton that Davies performed the feat. McIntyre's performance,naturally, upset Everton’s ideas and organisation, though they tried hard right to the end.  The Rovers' defence was quite, equal to their effort., though Chedgzoy, on-going into an inside position, often threatened danger. In viewing McIntyre’s wonderful feat, sight may likely be lost of the good play of his colleague, whose work was of a sterling character. Nothing but good came of the new right wing, Bond becoming the Bond Deepdale supporters remember, whilst Holland opened the game out in a way largely responsible for victory. Like Haworth, though, he should have scored in the opening period. Hodkinson pursued his improved way unchecked. The Ewood halves, beyond all compare with those of Everton all did well, though Reilly and McKinnell were more prominent than Healless, whilst Rollo and Wylie often checked the Everton raiders, of whom Chedgzoy stood out most. The Blackburn backs were far superior to Raitt and McDonald, who were beaten by sheer combination rather than any fault of their own. Fern was the giant of the Everton side. One has to go back to October, 1920, to find the last occasion on which the Rovers got five goals. West Bromwich Albion were the victims then. ROVERS.

SPORTING ITEMS
Birmingham Daily Gazette-Monday September 18, 1922
Jack Taylor, who captained Everton when they won the F.A challenge Cup, has a nephew of the same name who left Dumbarton to have a trial with Everton. He played yesterday at Goodison Park at centre-half.

EVERTON’S QUEST
Athletic News- Monday, September 18, 1922
By Ben Cruachan
Everton are looking to Scotland again to give them the players they want. At Airdrie the other day they were represented, and I believe took special interest in the play of the centre half back of the Airdrieonians. He is McDougall, one of the most promising of the younger school of players, and was, I understand, one of the first, if not the first, acquisitions made by Mr. Willie Orr after he succeeded Mr. John chapman as manager of the Airdrieonians Club. In existing circumstances it is hardly probable that the directors of the Airdrie Club will, of approached, transfer any of their players. Besides a pivot, Everton are also seeking two inside forwards. It is possible that they will, sooner or later, get in Scotland what they want.

EVERTON’S HEAVY DEFEAT
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, September 18, 1922
By F.E.H
No, gentle reader, it is not a cricket match upon which I have to make a few observations. It is a very serious football story, and is rather calculated to give one “the Blues,” That is, perhaps a feeble joke but it is rather on a par with the display which Everton gave against the Rovers at Blackburn on Saturday. All of you now know the story of the debacle witnessed by a frantic and fascinated crowd at Ewood Park, and there is no reason to pile on the agony. Those four goals of McIntyre had such an electrical effect that I question whether some of the spectators have got over it yet. It certainly was an eye-opener, and I question whether such an individual performance will be repeated by any player this season. From start to finish Everton could do nothing right, though there was a glimmering of hope when they gained the lead through a penalty, “ well and truly laid,” by Harrison. That exceedingly useful half back, Healless put his side square with one of the best drives I have seen for some time, and hope ran high when Everton resumed with the wind in their favour. The Rovers however, appeared to brush the breeze aside, and then came the fusillade which led to McIntyre’s triumph. Two of the goals were rather of a scrambling character, but there was no disguising the whole-hearted aggressiveness of the Rovers and their chief pirate. Three goals were scored in three minutes and four in five. A figure fiend -there are scores of them in football-asks me which of these two performances is the better calculated on a strictly arithmetical basis. Perhaps some student will oblige. Harrison and Chedgzoy did well in the forward line, but between them there was a woeful hiatus. Hart and Peacock worked unceasingly and the defence was, generally speaking, round, but the whole story is a melancholy one-so why prolong it?

MEHAFFY
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, September 18, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Mehaffy, the Irish goalkeeper, and a close relative of Williams and Elisha Scott, has been signed on by Tottenham Hotspur. Mehaffy had a trial with Everton last season.

EVERTON GAME TO-DAY
The Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, September 20, 1922
Bee’s Notes
In view of the Everton failure of last week, the team to-day is worth while studying. It is the side to face Blackpool at Goodison Park this afternoon, and reads thus; Kemp; Weller, Livingstone; Jeffs, Reid, Grenyer; Parry, Miller, Chadwick, Wall, and Young. This is the first game Grenyer has played since he resigned to the club.
EVERTON GROWLERS
“Harnon” writes;- I feel I must have a growl after the “swipe” at Blackburn. Is it not apparent that the “Blues” are very little stronger than last season? The old weakness is till with us. The inside forward positions are not yet an improvement on the old trio (Crossley, Davies, and Fazackerley), if as effective. What ails the old club? I am not a director, but I have bene paying to see the game for about 20 years, and consider I know a “fit” when I see him. At present the Blues seem to me to contain several misfits. The wing halves are poor defenders. They are abnormal dribblers. Why not put Hart alongside Chedgzoy, and let him dribble to some purpose? Why was Irvine moved from centre just as he was shaping like a winner? Forbes will develop in the right place; introduce him in the upper circle later. Alan Grenyer is back again. Admirable player. He would do well I feel sure. A wing half should be able to “shadow” a wing forward. This is not done at present.
I think it is high time the Everton directors had a look round their stable, and brought out some fresh horses (says “Staunch”). They have the material if they will just blend it together. What about this for a winning team; Fern; Raitt, Livingstone or McDonald; Brown or Reid, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Peacock, Fazackerley, Hart, Harrison.
  “Binning” writes.- The new change in Everton’s forward line has now had a good and fair trial, and up to now has not shown any great talent. As last season I wrote to you about Wall; why not let him have a real trial with the first team? He scored more goals last season and the season before than any other man in the team. Is it because he is a local lad that he is not playing.

EVERTON RES v  BLACKPOOL RES
The Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, September 20, 1922
With the object, no doubt, of testing the possibilities of their reserve players in case first team changes should be considered necessary, Everton made a number of alterations in the reserve team against Blackpool today, the most noteworthy feature being the introduction of Reid and Grenyer in the half back line. Blackpool made a promising opening movement when Reid delayed his forward pass, but Everton were soon in the visitors’ penalty area, and from a corner forced by Miller, Chadwick rushed the ball into the net. This early success spurred on the Everton forwards to further efforts, and Miller tested the Blackpool goalkeeper with a fine shot, which resulted in an equally fine save. Everton continued to have the better of the exchanges, and just as quarter time Miller scored a capital goal for them from a difficult angle. Quarter time-Everton Res 2, Blackpool Res 0.
Scott scored for Blackpool, and Chadwick scored a third for Everton.
Half-time; Everton Res 3, Blackpool Res 1.

WHEN EVERTON WON THE CUP
The Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, September 20, 1922
METAL AMONG GOODS STOLEN FROM MR. CLAYTON’S HOUSE
At the Formby Police Court, today, Charles Simpson and George Taylor Robertson were charged with breaking and entering the residence of Mr. W.R Clayton (president of the Liverpool County Football Association, and for a number of years chairman of the board of directors of the Everton Football Echo, “Hoelon” Church road,  Formby, and stealing a quantity of clothing and jewellery, including a medal commemorative of Everton winning the English Cup, of the total value of £67 5s. it appeals that while Mr. and Mrs Clayton were on holiday the prisoners entered the house. On Mrs Clayton’s return, on August 31, she found all the drawers and cupboards ransacked, and missed large quantities of clothing and jewellery. Superintendent Crapper said that most of the property had been recovered from pawn-brokers’ shops in Liverpool and Bootle. Simpson gave himself up to the Liverpool police whilst Robinson was apprehended in Wakefield on another charge. Both prisoners admitted the theft and had given every assistance in the recovery of the property. The gold medal presented to Mr. Clayton to commemoration of Everton winning the English Cup was pawned at a shot in Scotland road and the pawnshop manager, in reply to one of the magistrates, said that at the time he was too busy to notice the inscription. He advanced 25s for the medal and a silk fob. Prisoners were committed to the Liverpool Quarters Sessions to be held on October 30.

EVERTON MAKE ONE CHANGE
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, September 21, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Some players are oft heard to complain that they have not been given a chance by their directors. Everton’s first team can offer no such lament. The board has indeed been wisely kind to a team that is still feeling its legs. Any side good enough to run “Spurs to one goal till that last moments of the game must be fairly useful, and any side capable of giving a rousing first half such as Everton showed against Newcastle cannot be altogether a bad side. Moreover, it must be conceded that Everton have crowded a number of their heaviest opponents into the early games -as witness a stiff fence like Cardiff on Saturday. However, having studied the matter, the directors have made another patient selection -they have chosen the same team for Saturday, save that they have had to alter the pivot, Brewster having been injured on the foot. Fleetwood, the warrior of many years’ standing is brought to the vacant place. What do you think of it all? Is it wise? We shall see. Certainly there might have been a little more weight embodied into the attack, and certainly the officials deserve the thanks and good work of all the players for their continued patience. Some supporters think that there have been patent weaknesses that should (not in frantic haste, but in steady measure) have been eradicated. It is up to the players concerned to make good.
A CALL FOR PATIENCE
“True Blue” writes;-
As a follower of the “old brigade” for the past twenty years I feel it is high time I had something to say, seeing that the season has just newly commenced, and the “harping” has also along with it. Now brother supporters, give the team a chance. Remember, they have not lost five out of five, which you must admit our rivals of Saturday, to wit, Cardiff City, did last season, and they never really did anything until the season was well advanced. But where did they finish? And why did they finish there? Perseverance. And if you will only sit down and think to yourselves what that means you will no doubt agree with me. The worst thing that ever happened is chopping and changing. You cannot judge a player on two or three games. Now, dear “Harnon” “Staunch,” and “Binning,” think. The ”Blues” will finish up on the right side- don’t worry. The points of all the teams at present are few and far between. Lots of things can happen before 1923.
“J.A.” says;- “I agree with “Binning” with regard to playing Wall. He certainly should have his position in the forward line either on the left wing or (as at last Christmas matches) on the right with Chedgzoy, when he helped to pull them up the League table- winning against Sunderland, Manchester City, &c.
HACKING HIS WAY THROUGH
“Bob Tanner” says;
Now that the “Selection Committee” have got busy re Everton team one would like to butt in with a suggestion; Why is Reid “wasting” in the second team? He is the best inside left the Blues have had for years. Peacock should play with Sam Chedgzoy, who is still A1. Your reference to goalkeepers is worth considering in this connection. I can say this; Everton played Kemp in goal yesterday in their win over Blackpool, and he gave a very sound exhibition. Moreover, the other side’s goalkeeper was even more forward and his game was such that many present think that the young fellow, whose name is Hacking, is going to do big things in football life. He is a big one, fast and sure, and he has a mighty punch.

EVERTON AT CARDIFF
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, September 22, 1922
Bee’s Notes
A year ago everything in the Everton garden was supposed to be lovely. Cardiff, however, caught a cold. They led with loss after loss. Things had a curious turn-around and Cardiff, like Chelsea, asserted themselves late on. That Cardiff nowadays are beatable at home is proved by the ‘Spurs engagement. But it says something against Everton’s resource that they have to call up Tom Fleetwood when the captain of the side is out of the game through an injured foot. Someone had said that Fazackerley was returning to the attack, but that proved to be untrue. Fleetwood will certainly have a hot member to keep in toe in Len Davies, whose lithe figure gets round many heavier men. Then it is needless to say that Clennell will be out to add his little bit against his old side. Everton are better than their good record suggests, and a draw or a win at Cardiff would just about give them all the encouragement they need. I speak of what I have seen when I say that they are better than they look-for at the Spurs ground they did quite well, and the Newcastle folk will give us a testimonial for rousing play. Into it, therefore, Everton, and let us have the glad surprise to-morrow. Everton; Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, Harrison. Cardiff City; B. Davies; Brittain, Page; Keenor, Smith, Hardy; Grimshaw, Gill, Len Davies, Nash, Evans.
What is really needed at Goodison Park (says “J.P.W”) is more co-operation between the players, less individual play, and a little more “pep” all round. The most irritating point is the habit of the half-backs, when out to stop the opposing forwards’ rushes of falling back on their penalty area before making any real endeavour to tackle. The best defence is to attack. Let our halves take this to heart, and drop that falling-back method of tackling. Furthermore, if they paid less attention to fancy dribbling and devoted their time and energy more to their legitimate duties, there would be a different tale to tell.

EVERTON RESERVES 4 BLACKPOOL RESERVES 1
September 23, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Everton Reserves gave a much-improved display at Goodison Park yesterday afternoon against Blackpool in a Central League match, and were good value for their 4-1 victory. With the object no doubt, of testing the possibilities of the reserve players in case the need for first-team changes should arise, Everton fielded an exceptionally strong side, which included Reid, and Grenyer in the half back line. Four of the five goals, which the match produced, were scored in the first half, and it was during that time that the superiority of the Everton attack was so marked. After the interval the shooting became erratic, and many opportunities were wasted. A feature of the game was the fine goalkeeping on both sides. Hacking in the Blackpool goal, gave a polished display, and it was mainly due to him that Blackpool's defeat was not a much heavier one. Kemp had not as much to do as the Blackpool goalkeeper, but whenever he was called upon, his work was stamped with the hallmark of ability. Weller and Livingstone in front of him kicked a good length, but the Stockman's judgement was not always true. Reid worked hard without standing out in any way, and Grenyer although showing signs of his old skill at times, was not altogether a success. Of the forwards, Chadwick, Miller, and Young were the pick. The goals were scored by Chadwick (2), Miller, and Parry; Scott the inside right scored for Blackpool.

EVERTON’S STIFF TASK
The Liverpool Echo-Saturday, September 23, 1922
By Stork
I am pleased to see the debacle at Blackburn has not upset the Everton board, and that the side is still persevered with, and only a mishap to Brewster brings a change into the side. The “Blues” have a stiff proposition to face at Ninian Par, where few clubs can boast any change. The Welsh side is extremely fast and strong in defence, and the half-back line will compare with the best in the land. Everton are capable of rising to a required height, as witness their game at White Hart Lane, and a similar happening to that of a week ago is not likely to upset their equilibrium. How will Tommy Fleetwood, who deputises for Brewster, fare in the centre half position? Tommy is a bundle of energy, and the Everton board never signed a more useful servant. He has been the utility man at Goodison, ready to drop into any old position, and he usually makes a success of his job. In facing Len Davies, Fleetwood has a severe task placed upon his shoulders, but the position will not suffer if enthusiasm and grit count for anything.
A RARE OPPORTUNIST
Davies is a rare opportunist, and a bad man to dispossess once he gets under way, and another thing, he keeps his position, ready for anything that comes his way. Grimshaw is the fast man of the side, and Hart and McDonald will have to travel to keep in touch with him. Clennell is back again in the side, and Joe will be all out to show his former colleagues what he is capable of doing. The ex-Evertonian played some fine games for the Cardiff side last season, and he has lost none of his cunning or shot. It is going to be a severe trial for Everton, who, in my way of thinking, will be decidedly fortunate if they can force a draw. Teams; Everton; Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, and Harrison. Cardiff – Davies (B.); Brittain, Page; Keenor, Smith, Hardy; Grimshaw, Gill, Davies (L.), Clennell, and Evans.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, September 23, 1922
By Louis T. Kelly

• Livingstone is the musical man of the Everton side. Pianissimois a forte with him when under pressure
• Raitt is another rare Scot- in that he has an ear for music
• Talking of individual scoring feats John Southworth the famous Blackburn and Everton centre forward, once built up a total of a dozen goals from three consecutive matches
• We thought young Parry showed possibilities at outside right for Everton Reserves the other day
• Whilst Kemp a tall lithe keeper for S.S Simon and Judo’s, also gave a promising display
• Grenyer did very well on Wednesday considering he has been a long time out of practice.

TILT AT “EVERTONIANS”
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 23, 1922
Bee’s Notes
I will deer it a favour (says “True Blue”) if you will publish this latter in your notes for the benefit of “Harnon” “Staunch” and “Binning,” who I suppose, have the audacity to call themselves Evertonians. I should very much like one of the above gentlemen to tell me why these sudden outbursts should come because of a defeat, and also did either of them witness the match? It is no disgrace to be defeated. I trust they will remember this in the event of another defeat. The “Blues” were by no means disgraced. They played a sporting game, and did not, just because they were being defeated, play a dirty game. Again, I should like to tell them that, even when Blackburn had a lead of four goals, and Everton had four forwards, Blackburn still played the one back game. I am sure that the teams set out by these “Evertonians” (?) read very well on paper, but may I just put my team on paper? I am sure it will do well on the field (with that bit of luck which is always needed) and will yet pull the old team round and finish towards the top of the League;- Fern; Raitt, Livingstone; Peacock, Brewster, Hart; Chedgzoy, Forbes, Irvine, Williams, Harrison.

EVERTON AT NINIAN PARK
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 23, 1922
CITY ELEVEN FACES TOM FLEETWOOD, PIVOT
SURPRISE WIN BY THE BLUES
McDONALD INJURED AND CARRIED OFF THE FIELD
By F.E.H
Everton who are acknowledged to be scouting Scotland-and elsewhere-took on another severe test today when they visited Cardiff, always nowadays reckoned as a hard nut to crack either at home or away. Cardiff, moreover, fancied their chance to-day because Clennell had returned to the side. Everton on the other hand, played Fleetwood vice-Captain Brewster, who was injured. The team hoped to bring out the form that served them so well against Newcastle United; Everton; Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, Harrison. Cardiff; B. Davies; Page, Blair; Keenor, Smith, Hardy; Grimshaw, Gill, Len Davies, Clennell, Evans. Referee.- Mr. D.H. Asson, of Birmingham. The Everton players under the guidance of Mr. W.C. Cuff, the chairman an Mr. Tom McIntosh, the general secretary made the journey to Cardiff yesterday though the smiling landscape of Herefordshire and the valleys of South Wales, which opened out visions of beauty, but these were rudely just dissipated this morning by  persistent and dismal drizzle that came down unceasingly. The result was that the men were forced to spend the forenoon indoors, and on arrival at Ninian Park the outlook was wretched in the extreme. The Press accommodation is still in its infancy in this part of the Principality. I am writing these notes on a wet and sodden desk, which becomes more and more waterlogged as the rain comes pattering down. A life member sitting behind me under comfortable shelter afforded the consolation that it would clear up before long.
CITY TEAM INTACT
Meanwhile the crowd, in spite of the weather had increased perceptibly, and the turf looked fresh and springy when the teams turned out. The City were eleven were earlier on in the week supposed to be suffering from several injuries, but as will be seen, they managed to held their full side. The visitors were as selected. Everton won the toss, and they set the City the task of starting against a slight breeze. Cardiff made ground on the right, where a free kick against McDonald was cleared, and neat work by the Everton halves cut the forwards in possession, but both Forbes and Irvine were too slow to profit by it. The opening stages were of a somewhat scrambling charcater, but the “Celtic fringe,” composed of about 25,000 people, cheered lustily when Gill put in a shot that was charged down; the applause was repeated when Evans went in a difficult dropping effort, which was punched clear. For some time after this play ruled all in favour of the home side, whose forwards were exceptionally aggressive and Len Davies looked like opening the score with a swift shot which was well caught by Fern. Everton at length pulled themselves together, and Fleetwood initiated a movement which culminated in Forbes getting through. The latter’s pass to Harrison was put over the bar.
PAGE SPOILS A PRETTY MOVE
The visitors were now showing something like their true form, and a particularly pretty movement on the left saw Williams, Harrison and Hart in unison. Page however, stepped into the breach and effected a clearance. Everton still pressed, and Hart coming along in his stride drove the ball just outside. The balance of the play was at this period all in favour of Everton but Forbes again failed to raise to the occasion. Once when well placed he shot weakly and a few minutes later he allowed Smith to dispossess him just as he ought to have shot. The visitors right wing were next in evidence. Irvine having a shot at goal, but he was unlucky. Cardiff were still being hustled very considerably, and Forbes put in a beautiful ground shot which Davies turned round brilliantly. The general character of the game was still rather scrambling but it was full of incident, and the crowd was generous enough to cheer a fine bit of defensive work on the part of Peacock. Some close passing on the part of the City forwards threatened danger and there was an outburst when Clennell who was evidently the idol of the Cardiff crowd worked his way through, only to be pulled up at the critical moment by Raitt. Chedgzoy got off the mark at top speed, and passed to Forbes, who in turn gave to Harrison. The latter centred with accuracy, and Irvine sent in a shot which was only saved at the expense of a corner.
CLENNELL DOGGED
Evans and Clennell were again busy, but the little ex-Everton man was closely watched and permitted no latitude. The visitors, moving down in easy stages, were troublesome to the home defenders, and a chance drive from Peacock brought a fruitless corner. Still the visitors kept well in the picture and after Harrison had over-run the leather, Hart put wide. Another promising movement by the inside trio offered opportunities, but when the ball was put to Chedgzoy the latter made a very palpable miskick. Hart appeared to be fouled, but the crowd disagreed with the referee, and there was a bit of a scene when the free kick was allowed. However, it came to nothing, and play was even until a corner taken by Chedgzoy led to an exciting moment in the Cardiff goalmouth. Blair eventually cleared and the City forwards were conspicuous on the right, where Gill was well placed when he missed the opening.
FERN SAVES A PENALTY
Raitt and Clennell were then in violent collision, and the spectators were highly incensed at the Everton full back, there being cries of “Send him off!” It looked as though ill-temper might be engendered when Fleetwood fouled Clennell in the penalty area. The referee at once allowed the claim, but Fern saved the place kick which was taken by Evans by a wonderful piece of custodianship. Just before the interval Everton put on a spurt, but finished rather tamely, and the City forwards were sprightly on both the left and right, where Evans and Gill missed chances. A free kick against Everton looked ugly, as it was just outside the penalty area, but the ball was put wide.
Half-time.- Cardiff City nil, Everton nil.
As I have said, the football so far had been spasmodic, and it was uninteresting and there was not a great deal to choose between the contestants. It was agreeable to see the inside Everton forwards giving a much better account of themselves, but they were opposed to two sterling backs in Page and Blair. The work of the halves was capital, Fleetwood plodding along in dogged fashion, and the backs showed confidence. Fern’s saving of the penalty kick was certainly the main feature of the first 45. There were probably 30,000 people present when operations were resumed. The persistent rain had partially cleared off, but there was distinct humidity in the air when the visitors restarted. Cardiff at once swooped down in combined order, but Davies was robbed by McDonald and there was a period of fiddling in midfield.
FERN HAS A SECOND ATTEMPT
Evans renewed the plan of campaign with a rush down the wing and a swift shot at goal, which Fern fumbled but cleared at the second attempt. A spell of long kicking led to another advance on the part of Davies and his wings, but Raitt this time proved a stumbling block. Forbes came through nicely, but Irvine was ruled offside when he attempted top take up the pass. The visitors at this point were showing strenuous activity, and Forbes getting in puzzled Davies with a low drive, which the home keeper just managed to turn aside. Good work by Page nullified two movements by Harrison, and excitement rose when Grimshaw dashed down the wing at top speed only to overrun the ball Smith made an effective clearance and the next minute the Everton goal might easily have been captured had Davies been smarter in following up the ball. The home left-wing pair tried hard to remedy this, as Peacock was in troubled waters when Evans got through and centred, the danger however, was cleared, and at the other end Harrison flashed once across square to Chedgzoy, who could not control the greasy leather.
EVERTON GOAL BOMNARDED
A free kick in favour of the visitors was well directed, but Davies met the rising shot and gathered it safely. Damage to Harrison, who got a kick on the forehead, delayed the game for a moment, and following upon this there was a regular fusillade on the Everton goal. Evans, Clennell, and Davies were all prominent, but ineffective. Gill two minutes later, followed suit by shooting widely over the bar when he might easily have steadied himself. At the other end Chedgzoy was just a little too finnicky and eventually lost possession.
A FIERCE ENDING
Fern made a further clearance with celerity and dexterity. Harrison and Williams were once very tricky, but the leather was put over the line at the finish. A duel between McDonald and Grimshaw culminated in favour of the Evertonian, and the closing stages were fought as fiercely as ever.
McDONALD INJURED
Five minutes from the finish McDonald sustained an injured leg, and had to be assisted off the field. Williams scored for Everton from Chedgzoy’s pass just before time. Williams scored a second for Everton just on time. Final; Cardiff 0, Everton 2.

CARDIFF CITY 0 EVERTON 2
September 25, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON'S FINE VICTORY
CARDIFF CITY WELL BEATEN.
TOM FERN SAVES A PENALTY.
Everton were getting into such low water that the turn of the tide at Cardiff on Saturday came as a great relief. The victory was all the more welcome inasmuch as it was thoroughly deserved; it was a hard, stubbornly fought contest on a slippery and treacherous surface, and it served to prove the innate skill and cleverness of the Goodison Park team. Probably for the first time this season the players welded themselves into not a series of sections, but one harmonious whole. The general result was intensely gratifying and demonstrated beyond doubt the necessity of working in unison. Individual effort is all very well in its way, and to an extent it deserves to be encouraged, but the surest path to victory is a knitting together of the whole eleven –a give and take policy in the literal meaning of the term. This certainly was the secret of Everton's success on Saturday, and the somewhat excited and partisan spectators at Ninian Park were sportsmen enough to admit that the better side won. Cardiff City spoiled their chances –which were many –by an over-anxiety to find the net, and the crux of the contest centred in a missed penalty. Had this point been made the story of the encounter might easily have read differently. Everton profited by the City's loss and secured their valuable points in dramatic fashion during the last ten minutes of an altogether notable game. What impressed one most, perhaps was the vast improvement on the part of the three inside forwards; the steadying influence of Fleetwood at centre-half; and the soundness of the defence.
RUN OF THE PLAY.
Persistent drizzle during the day had rendered the turf somewhat difficult in the matter of foothold, and this accounted for scrambling patches. But for the most part play was full of interest. Cardiff showed a disposition to force the pace, and Fern was called upon to clear from Len Davies, and Evans. The latter was at times distinctly dangerous, and the former put in one fine shot that was well saved. At the other end Forbes, Williams, and Harrison had chances, which were permitted to pass. Grimshaw in turn tried his luck to no purpose, and Clennell on three occasions was only pulled up in the nick of time. Raitt bowled him over fairly enough once, and then Fleetwood upset the ex-Evertonian, in the penalty area. Evans was entrusted with the penalty kick , and he sent in a swift rising shot, which Fern cleared in marvellous fashion at the cost of a corner. Subsequently Davies and Gill attempted to get through, but the interval arrived without anything having happened. In the second period Everton developed their general plan of campaign very cleverly. There was much pretty work between the halves and the vanguard, and Irvine was unlucky in not opening the score. A few moments later Forbes delivered a tremendous shot, which the home keeper fisted clear. Interest was kept at concert pitch, and towards the end it was heightened when Chedgzoy put the ball to Williams, who shot, and hit the upright. The same player, however, caught the rebound, and netted at close range. A few minutes later Chedgzoy again centred with fine accuracy, and Williams repeated his success with a well-judged hook shot, which glanced into the net after hitting the far post.
PERSONALIS.
Generous praise must be given to Fern, for the way in which he kept goal, particularly the pushing aide of the penalty, and both McDonald and Raitt proved their worth. Fleetwood as already stated, showed that his reintroduction to the side had a stimulating effect. Peacock and Hart proved equally alive, and the forwards showed the grit of which they are really made. Forbes displayed several happy touches, and he was well backed by both Irvine and Williams. The outside wingers proved what artistes they are, even on a slippery surface. Teams: - Cardiff City: - Davies Page, and Blair, backs, Keenor, Smith, and Hardy, half-backs, Grimshaw, Gill, Davies, Clennell, and Evans, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Raitt, and McDonald, backs, Peacock, Fleetwood, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, and Harrison, forwards. Referee; Mr. D. H. Asson, of Birmingham.

EVERTON “A” 4 ORMSKIRK D.S.&S. 2
September 25, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
LIVERPOOOL COUNTY COMBINATION.
At Goodison Park. By losing the toss Everton had the sun and wind against them, and consequently the early play favoured Ormskirk. Kemp saving two smarts drives from Williams and Mcloughlin. Afterwards Page, the Ormskirk goalkeeper, made a clever clearance with several opponents upon him. Everton improved, and Virr opened the score after twenty-five minutes' play. This was followed soon afterwards by another goal by Moffatt, who converted a centre by Young, and at half-time Everton led by 2 goals to nil. On resuming Ormskirk attacked, and Kemp was fortunate in tipping a shot from Gregson over the bar. Moffatt then scored Everton's third point. Almost immediately from the kick off Snelgrove reduce the lead, McGivney got a fourth for Everton, and Snelgrove a second for Ormskirk.

CITY SURPRISED
Western Mail- Monday, September 25 1922
TWO GOALS IN LAST FIVE MINUTES
CARDIFF CITY 0, EVERTON 2 (Williams)
By Citizen
A home defeat is always unpalatable, and never more so than when the visiting side has been looked upon as something in the nature of “a soft thing,” to use a vulgarism. Everton’s record this season was nothing to boast of; they had lost the previous week by the big margin of five goals to one, last season the City had taken four points from them, and with the return of Joe Clennell to the inside-left berth most folk interested were convinced that the Cardiff eleven would have a fairly comfortable win. Just the opposite happened. They had a most gruelling afternoon, failed to score, and five minutes from the end, just when everyone was reconciled to a draw. Everton slipped a goal in and repeated the performance a minute from time. And let it be said immediately that the Toffeemen thoroughly deserved their victory on the actual run of the play. There were one or two incidents, especially in the first half, which were hardly worthy of a team with such a great reputation as Everton. The attention paid to Clennell, for instance, was often accompanied by nasty little taps and trips which one would hardly associate with a team of Everton’s standing, whilst one glaring instance, when Raitt, the visiting right back, hurled himself at the little inside-left in such a manner that he might have caused him a serious injury, deserved a more severe punishment than the referee meted out- a free kick. Still these methods were not those generally employed by the visitors, and with the exception of about two men in the defence, the team played good, clean football. There was very little to choose between the halves and backs, although Everton certainly had a slight advantage in the latter department, but there was no comparison in the work of the forwards. Apart from Clennell and Evans, the City front rank was disappointing. On the other hand, the Everton forwards were smart in ball control, very quick off the mark, accurate in their passing and altogether more dangerous in front of goal. The City showed glimpses of possessing real talent in attack, but the Everton display was far more methodical and consistent. Some of their moves, in which he halves backed up the forwards in splendid style, and in which the ball was hardly ever a foot off the ground, were well-nigh perfect. Cardiff City can play this style of football as well as any and generally do, but on Saturday they broke down continually. They were up against a sound half-back line, the two wing men as a matter of fact being brilliant, one back, McDonald, who played faultless football, and another, Raitt, who was not too particularly in his methods, but whose robust work me with a certain degree of success. But they have met better defence before and have given much better displays. The fact of the matter was that they showed a lamentable lack of cohesion. Clennell and Evans on the left were all right, and Gill played a hard, tireless game all through-one of his best this season-and distributed many fine passes. It has been a cause for complaint in the past that Gill has made but a poor partner for the men on either side of him, but there was not much reason for scumbling on this account on Saturday. Gill served Grimshaw better than he has done at any time this season and also gave Len Davies many good opportunities. These two, however, were much below form. Grimshaw found in McDonald a rare stumbling block, and he rarely got the better of him, whilst Len Davies was sadly lacking. Davies has got five goals to his credit this season it is true, but he has not once shown the form which made him one of the most talked-of players in the country last year. In Saturday’s game the plain fact is that the City forward line lacked a leader. The young Cardiff centre has seemingly lost all those graceful swerves and touches with which was wont to nonplus opposing defenders, he has too, apparently lost the art of keeping the line together and his initiative and dash are qualities which have certainly not been exhibited to any marked degree so far this season. Now I aim a great admirer of Davies, and believe that in him the City have cast off the finest centre-forward playing football. He proved this man over and over again during the last campaign and this fact only makes his present falling-away from grace all the more difficult to understand. He is a born footballer, every inch of him but eh seems to be quite unable to strike his real form. Every player experiences similar bad patches and as a rule they are only temporary. I feel sure this is the case with Davies, and that he will eventually regain his old-time brilliance I have not the slightest doubt. Such ability as he undoubtedly possesses is bound to assert itself sooner or later. Meanwhile it is idle to hide one’s eye to the fact that up-to-date he has disappointed and that as a result the Cardiff attack is suffering. In the earlier matches Gill was in a similar position to Davies, but he has shown unmistakable evidence of returning to his best in the last two games. It is to hoped sincerely that Davies will show the same improvement. Apart from the incidents already referred to, Saturday’s game was bright and fast. Good defensive and half-back work were seen on both sides, but when it came to attacking Everton were decidedly the better. Yet the strange thing is that Fern had more work to do than Davies. But whereas when the City attacked they did so in a style which did not suggest any real danger to the Everton goal, whenever the visiting forwards got going there was a period of anxiety for the home crowd. Most of Fern’s clearances were from centres or corner kicks, when the ball was in the air, and the odds greatly in favour of the goalkeeper. On the other hand, Ben Davies, despite the fact that he had long periods when he was simply a spectator, when he was called upon had to exert himself to the utmost. Indeed he made the two best saves of the match (not excluding the penalty kick which Fern punched over). The first was in the first half when he threw himself across the goalmouth and diverted a cross shot from Irvine and the second after the interval when he performed a similar feat in dealing with a close-in effort from Forbes. The penalty kick referred to happened in the first half. Clennell had just previously been badly fouled by Raitt and inside two minutes was tripped up well inside the area by Fleetwood. Jack Evans was entrusted with the kick and shot high up for the corner. Fern made one leap and punched the ball over the bar. The moral effect of missing a penalty is bound to be bad. Had the City scored then it is quite likely that they would have won fairly comfortably. As it was the attack wavered and at half time Everton had the better of the game and had displayed the better football. After the interval, for the greater part of the time, the City monopolised the play, but their efforts lacked sting. The nearest they came to scoring was when Gill flashed in a shot which whistled over the bar- a surprisingly good effort which deserved a better fate. Five minutes from the end the ball was sent out to Chedgzoy. He crossed it perfectly, and Williams, after striking the upright, caught the rebound and scored. Exactly a similar movement resulted in the second goal, only this time Williams sort to hooked the ball across to the far corner and it entered the net after striking the upright. Everton won on their merit, and have much to thank their three young inside men, for Clennell and Evans, the best of the Cardiff forwards, made many heroic efforts to get through, and some of Evans’ centres were perfect, but they were out-numbered. The Cardiff halves were all good, but Smith was inclined to keep the ball too close, and it did not play against such opponents. If there was one man who stood out above all others it was Keenor, and his display was one of the chief features of the afternoon. Page was the better of the Cardiff backs. Some 30,000 people watched the game. Teams; Cardiff City; Davies (B.); Page and Blair; Keenor, Smith, and Hardy; Grimshaw, Gill, Davies (L.), Clennell, and Evans. Everton; Fern; Raitt, and McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood and Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, and Harrison. Referee; Mr. D.H. Asson, Birmingham.

DRAMATIC CLIMAX
Athletic News Monday, September 25, 1922
A WELSH FASTNESS FALLS IN CLOSING MINUTES
CARDIFF CITY 0, EVERTON 2
By Cymric
Cardiff City’s defeat at Ninian Park by Everton was surprisingly consummated in the last five minutes the game. Opportunism and keen sense of direction by Williams gained the victory. On the play the honours of the game were evenly divided, both teams asserting themselves in turn, but that extra ounce of effort on the part of the Lancashire men proved the deciding factor. Cardiff City have always been credited with the capacity to sustain ninety minutes of gruelling football, and the boast is not idle, for time and time again it has been proved, but this time they were weighed in the balance and found wanting. It was a centre from Chedgzoy which provided the opportunity for the first goal. Williams succeeded in his endeavour, in spite of both Page and Smith doing their utmost to despoil him. His first shot struck the post and bounded to his feet. He made no mistake with the second drive, which was coolly and skilfully placed. Chedgzoy also made the second goal possible. It wanted barely a minute to the call of time when the outside right crossed the ball beyond the far post. Williams was excellently placed. He had the distance of a few yards in which to get into his stride, and taking the ball when travelling he sent it so far into the corner of the goal to graze the inside of the post.
Why Everton Won Worthily.
But Everton as a team were well worthy of their triumph. In all they did they exhibited a greater sense of judgment anddecision. Cardiff were inclined to be spectacular, and at the same time speculative. The methods of Everton oftentimes distressed the home half-backs and backs. Chedgzoy and Irvine particularly were master minds; in their every effort there was the quality of understanding and keen judgment. Often they nonplussed such wily players as Hardy and Blair. While they did not always master these two dour Cardiff players, they managed at all times to convey the impression that whatever happened between them they held the upper hand. In very few games have I seen Hardy worried so greatly, and Blair so uncertain in his tactics. In lesser degree the spirit of the Chedgzoy-Irvine partnership pervaded the remainder of the Everton team. It was not so marked on the opposite wing, where Keener held Williams and Harrison in a vice-like grip for the greater part of the match, but many shortcomings on the part of this section of the attack were adequately compensated the purposefulness with which Hart discharged his duties. But he was not the brightest spot in the Everton half-back line. This distinction goes to Fleetwood, who supplanted Brewster. Fleetwood and Smith, both of them tall and amply provided for physically, demonstrated the attributes of tacticians. While Smith dominated Forbes, the visiting centre-forward, Fleetwood, was invariably more than a match for Len Davies, the leader of the home attack, and both exploited their opportunities in offensive methods to the utmost advantage.
Len Davies Subdued.
Fate plays some strange tricks. It was in the Everton match last season that Len Davies made his debut for Cardiff City in the First Division of the League. He played amazingly well that day and scored two goals. In this game his football was of much poorer quality. In fact, Davies has not this season lived up to the reputation he established twelve months ago. The return of Clennell brought out the best in J. Evans, but unfortunately for the City the wing man, like Grimshaw on the extreme right, was not consistent. Gill was the most forceful member of the vanguard, which as an entity left much to be desired. Raitt and Page were effective backs. Both tackled finely, and fulfilled their duties in other respects. Cardiff City.-Davies (B.): .Page, Blair: Keener, Smith, Hardy; Grimshaw, Gill, Davies (L.), Clennell, and Evans. Everton.—Fern; Raitt, Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Irvine, Forbes, Williams, and Harrison. Referee: D. H. Asson, West Bromwich.

EVERTON’S CHANGE OF FORTUNE
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, September 25, 1922
By F.E.H
I don’t suppose for a moment that Browning, the poet of so many involved sentences ever cared a rap about football. Yet one may snatch a line from his verse and apply it to Everton’s victory over Cardiff City on Saturday. The line is this; “The little more and how much it is!” Surely that is a peg upon which one might hang a sermon at once illuminating and illustrative of the value of united effort. At Ninian Park the Merseyside team turned what looked like becoming a rather long lane of inefficiency. It is not too much to say that supporters of the famous club were becoming despondent. They may now rest assured that all is right. The display which the wearers of the blue jersey gave proved conclusively that the talent is there. It may have been late, but now that the players have found their form there is no reason to doubt that they will make steady progress in the competition. The dominant factor in the game, in my opinion, was the missing of a penalty kick on the part of the home side. That old war-horse Fleetwood grassed his ex-colleague Clennell within the penalty area, and though Evans sent in a tremendous drive. Fern brought off a miraculous save at the cost of a corner. We had many episodes after this, but the interval saw both side pointless. Indeed there was nothing doing until the last ten minutes of the contest when Chedgzoy who if I may pardoned for saying so, had been largely playing the part of a dancing master, put the ball across to Williams, who first hit the post and then drove the ball just out of the reach of Davies. The Darwin youth was not content with drawing first blood, as within a couple of minute be took another pass from the famous right winger, and this time netted the ball after it had glanced off the far upright. It is only fair to say that Cardiff put up a very stubborn fight, but they were worn down by the better calculated methods of a club that has done much to uphold the traditions of professional soccer as it should be played.

LIVERPOOL SHIPBROKER'S SON KILLED.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Tuesday 26 September 1922
Mr. H. E. Clayton, third son of Mr. W. Clayton, well-known Liverpool shipbroker, and ex-chairman of the Everton Football Club directors, died yesterday the result of injuries received on Sunday. While out walking Sunday morning the neighbourhood of his home Formby, was knocked down by motor car, and sustained what proved be fatal injuries to his head body. Mr. Clayton was struck so violently that both the wind-screen and lamp the motor car were smashed. The deceased gentleman was twenty-five years of age. And was associated with father in business.

VETERAN SOMERSET CRICKETER HONOURED. ROBSON'S WINNING HIVCOMMEMO RATED
Taunton Courier, and Western Advertiser - Wednesday 27 September 1922
Ernest Robson, the veteran Somerset cricketer, who continues to render valuable service to bis county's side, had a rousing reception at a largely-attended gathering held in his honour at launton on Saturday, when presentations were made to him in commemoration ot his most noteworthy achievement ot the season—the winning hit (for six) which gave Somerset the victory over Middlesex, the champions, Weston-super- Mare, on July 28th last. Friends irom Bridgwater and other parts of the county attended, and the company included Mr. S. M. J. Woods, the Mayor of Taunton, and Mr. W. M. Turner, a leading local supporter of the Club, who presided. The principal gift was the ball with which Robson made the winning hit, mounted on an ebony stand, with three silver miniature cricket bats as supports, and this was accompauied by a marble clock and an illuminated address. The address bore the monogram “S.C.C.” in Club colours, and the text read : Presented, together with accompanying souvenir, to Mr. Ernest Robson (Hobby), his many admirers and friends, to commemorate the occasion of his making the great hit which won for Somerset their match against Middlesex, the champions, at Westonsuper Mare on July 28th, 1922.” Then followed the •names of over fiO subscribers. The presentation was made by the Mayor (Aiderman F. S. Dodson), and warm tributes to Robson's splendid services Somerset cricket were paid by His Worship, by Mr. b. M. Woods, and Mr. Turner.— Responding. Mr. H-obson sincerely thanked all who had been associated with the presentation, and assured the company that the trophy of memorable game would ever remain among his most treasured possessions

KIRSOPP JOINS THE GRIMSBY TOWN CLUB
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, September 27, 1922
EVERTON & THE STONY SILENCE
Bee’s Notes
KIRSOPP CASE
I have news this morning that Billy Kirsopp has joined Grimsby. For a long time he held out against the transfer fee placed on his head by the Bury club, and thanks to the intervention of Mr. J. McKenna, the figure was reduced. Still, Kirsopp had desire to stay in Liverpool, otherwise Chesterfield, Bradford City, and others would have had his services. The former Evertonian forward has apparently been allowed to travel each week from Liverpool, hence his leave taking for Grimsby. He made his name with South Liverpool, and after joined Everton, for whom he played quite a long time. In the war period, when he was not in France, he was engaged with West Ham.
SILENT AS THE GRAVE
I cannot quite fathom the frailties of the ultra-enthusiast who writes to the papers when a side loses, and brings all his fanciful remarks to play upon the members of the side, yet when the side wis handsomely away from home, has not the sporting instinct to write me patting the players on the back. I have waited in vain this week for a letter from any former grumbler who desired to show his appreciation of the win at Cardiff. The correspondents have been as silent as the grave. It is a grave reflection on the sporting instincts of the letter-writers. Needless to say Everton make no changes from last week’s successful side when Cardiff come to us on Saturday.
Everton Reserves, at Blackpool; Kemp; Weller, Livingstone; Brown, Reid, Grenyer; Parry, Miller, Chadwick, Wall, Alford.

GRIMSBY TOWN'S NEW FORWARD.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Thursday 28 September 1922
Grimsby Town, who have been seeking a forward of experience to balance the attack, and divert some of the attention which defences of late have been devoting to Carmichael and Miller, yesterday secured the transfer from Bury of W. H. J. Kirsopp, who last season was captain of the Bury team.  Kirsopp was previously associated with Everton, and during their championship season figured the attack, and scored 9 goals. He served with the Scots Guards during the war. and after demobilisation re-joined Everton, for whom he was top scorer. stands 5ft. 8in.. and weighs 11st. He will make his first appearance with the Mariners at Wigan on Saturday.

A LETTER FROM ONE OF THE EVERTON GRUMBLERS
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, September 28, 1922
Bee’s Notes
THE LONE ORPAN OF THE STORM
Readers all, note. This day I have received one letter from an Everton follower. The ice is broken.
Read what “J.B.W” says; As one who has written to you quite recently, criticising the tactics of the “Blues” and especially the half-back play, I suppose I am one of those unfortunate “grumblers” whom you so scathingly condemn in your notes tonight. When I penned the letter I was not conscious of any desire to complain just because the team was not winning. I was not referring solely to the this season, nor to any particular match, but was simply stating what in my opinion, was the cause of many games being lost. To criticise your favourite team is surely not bad sportsmanship, when it is done with the desire of showing them where their weak points lie. I think you will absolve me, at any rate, when I tell you that I was present at the very first match that was ever played on Goodison Park, when Wolves were the guests in a friendly match to open the ground. Since then I have been a loyal and consistent follower; have always stayed to the end; and am now as as enthusiastic and as eager to see them win as I have ever been at any time during the last 30 years. I naturally feel a bit hurt to think that I should perhaps be numbered amongst the “bad sports” after sticking faithfully to my favourite tea through storm and sunshine for so many years. Nobody, however, who has witnessed the matches at Goodison Park during the last two or three seasons can deny that there is a want of concerted action in  the forward line, and that prompt and effective tackling on the part of our defence is often lacking. The opposing forwards are allowed too much rope by our half-backs; and if these matters are remedied we shall have better results on most Saturdays.
CARDIFF CALM, IF NOT BRIGHT
A reasonable letter, sir, and you are absolved. But I maintain that my remarks were justified in regard to those who are ready to damn, but not ready to come up with praise when it is deserved. I have had a word with Cardiff City this day, and they are not running down their side because they lost at home. Mr. Stewart informs me that they except to win; and, moreover, they are going to stand on the same side that was defeated last week.

EVERTON’S REVIVAL
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, September 29, 1922
GOODISON GAME TO-MORROW
Bee’s Notes
There is a new belief in Everton, for they have won away at last and in doing so beat a really able side in Cardiff City. Collateral form shows that Cardiff are one of the strongest sides in the country. Thus Everton spectators to-morrow will gather at Goodison Park in large numbers, confident that they will see a better game from the wearers of the blue jersey than for many a day. The prospect of victory is bright. Cardiff will find themselves up against a side that has regained its confidence and there may be a crop of goals that one has not looked for in the past when the teams line out as below. Cardiff are sure to be bang on the premises for revenge and the fact that Clennell and Page will be acting on their former club ground will invest the game with additional interest. Page is playing as well as last season, displacing Brittain and that form is an eye-opener to most of us. Clennell, too, is carrying on in the goal-getting and goal-making department, and there will be one especial trier to-morrow-Joe of the ilk. For my part I think Everton will carry further their home victories. The team, despite their early away loses, have gained points as compared with last season, and as they have gained two points already from Cardiff, as compared to last season. I expect them to once more reverse last season’s result, which was a goal to the bad. The teams show little change and read as follow;- Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, Harrison.  Cardiff City; B. Davies; Page, Blair; Keenor, Smith, Hardy; Grimshaw, Gill, Davies (L.), Clennell, Evans.
It is to be hoped the forward line will bear in mind the utter necessity of hitting the ball hard and true first time, when the goal-view is pretty open. There has been a disposition on the part of the half backs to dribble on too much, and on that score we look for a slight change- all that is necessary is a tempering of judgement and a parting with the ball when the opportunity arises.

STORK’S FOOTBALL BUDGET
The Liverpool Echo- Saturday, September 30, 1922
The Everton board are acting wisely in leaving the team alone. Shuffling about kills confidence, and not only that, it prevents “a knowing each other’s play” feeling, which tends to ragged football. It was not until the last few minutes of the game that Everton gained the verdict, but right throughout they showed better judgement and cohesion than their rivals. Chedgzoy and Irvine have come to understand each other, and are making a right good wing. I liked it the first time I saw them working together. Isn’t it amazing, Tommy Fleetwood, that stirling old warrior, proved the best of the Everton halves. He must have a recipe for keeping young. Len Davies met his match in Tommy, who had the thumbscrew on to such an extent that the forceful centre forward was completely subdued. Fern was like-wise in grand trim, and I am told that his saving of Evan’s spot kick was a wondrous thing to behold. Cardiff, and especially Joe Clennell, will be all out to show that the result was all wrong; but if Everton only give a similar display of football, I for one think they are doomed to disappointment. No step must be left unturned by the Everton defence to keep the Cardiff forwards who are very speedy, in check, and a careful eye must be kept on Davies, Clennell and Gill. This trio is always ready to snap up the slightest chance and it will go ill with the Blues if they allow them much scope. Now, Everton, keep hammering at Blair, Page (ex-Evertonian), and Davies, and I think you are in the running for another two points. Teams; Everton; Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, and Harrison. Cardiff; Davies (B.); Page, Blair; Keenor, Smith, Hardy; Grimshaw, Gill, Davies (L.), Clennell, and Evans.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, August 30, 1922
By Louis T. Kelly

• Cardiff-beaten at home in the last few minutes; and by a Williams too!
• Everton only managed a couple of away victories throughout last season-at Huddersfield and Sunderland
• The success of Fleetwood was one of the most pleasing events of last week end
• But do not let us forget that this hard-working half was Everton’s biggest middle-line success last winter.
• Everton’s position this morning read all the better because of the fact that only two of their six matches have been decided at Goodison; although this season venue doesn’t count for much with some clubs.
• Curious that Everton and Liverpool should be the only First Division members to steer clear of drawn games to date
• Fleetwood’s ripping up of his old friend Joe Clennell, the referee’s fiat -a penalty, and then- Evans!-Fern’s masterly save, made a nice little three-cornered side show at Ninian Park
• Len Davies’ League debut was not made v Everton last November, but two months earlier against Old Athletic
• Everton, Liverpool, and Oldham are the only First Division clubs to register full home points to date
• Peacock could plume himself on last week’s display. Fleetwood kept up the pace very well, and Hart was -well, “just a dear.”
• Locally, we have got past that stage nowadays whenever Everton and Liverpool men, and those who are so fond of decrying the game and its players would be well advised to cast their mind’s eye back to what happened in the “good old days” when Everton met Bootle, Bootle met Liverpool, and Liverpool met Everton!

FRODSHAM v  EVERTON “A”
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, April 30, 1922
First Round Geo. Mahon Cup
At Frodsham. The home team scored through Johnson, who beat several opponents. The home custodian made several good saves, the Everton centre being at times very dangerous. Owing to a mistake on Leah’s part, Moffatt equalised for Everton. Frodsham had the best of the opening play, the Johnson brothers combing excellently. Towards half time Everton gained superiority, but failed to add to their score. Half-time; Frodsham 1, Everton “A” 1

BEE’S WEEKLY SPORT DIARY
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, September 30, 1922
Writing from “Avalon,” Formby, Mr. W.R. Clayton writes;-
Dear “Bee,” Please accept my thanks for your kindly reference to my bonny boy. His tragic death has overwhelmed his family. Could I trespass upon your good nature to state, through your column, that the kindly thoughts of sympathy, so beautifully expressed by so many friends, have been very helpful to us all, and that I ask friends to further extend their kindness in accepting this method of expressing our thanks, as they are so numerous us to make it impossible for me to write to each individually.

EVERTON SCORE THEIR FIRST DOUBLE VICTORY
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 30, 1922
FORWARDS GET ON THE MARK WHEREAS CARIFF MISSED “SITTER” AFTER “SITTER”
“BEE” SAYS IRVINE WAS BEST FORWARD ON FIELD
EVERTON CONFIDENCE RESTORED & THEIR CAPTAIN, HART, SCORES VERY POPULAR GOAL
Everton; Fern; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Forbes, Williams, Harrison. Cardiff City; Davies (B.); Page, Blair; Keenor, Smith, Hardy; Grimshaw, Gill, Davies (L.), Clennell, Evans.
EVERTON WIN 3-1
Everton have had such a sorry time away from home that their win at Ninian Park came as a breath of kindness, and when the boys in blue made their appearance, with Tom Fleetwood still centre half-back, at Goodison Park today, the huge crowd did not lack enthusiasm, and there was a warmth in the reception that must have pleased the players. Cardiff did not get windy about their loss, and they chose the same team. The going was good, there was a slight nip in the air, and everything was in order for a tip-top match, when Clennell, Page, and company got together with their former comrades and lined up as shown above.  The match was uncommon because all Wales seemed to be here. On the back of the goal stand there was a war-cry reminding one of the Australians war-cry. Fully 35,000 spectators attended, and found plenty of excitement early on. For instance, Irvine, with little room in which to work, made perfect passes after drawing the defence, and when Chedgzoy crossed the ball, the home men and visitors failed to gather it, a remark which also applied when Peacock seemed it lose a useful chance. The red-jerseyed men were kept very busy, and as their side were kicking against the wind, their troubles were two-fold. All in a minute Joe Clennell showed up, and was going strong for goal, when Raitt a yard from the penalty area, fetched him down.
AN UNSAVOURY FOUL
It was not a nice foul, and made one recall something similar three weeks ago. The free kick was placed by Evans, and it perturbed the defence, although the ball swung outside. Incidents came apace, Hart drove from a long distance, and forced a save. Williams, with a tip-top drive, also forced a save, and if Chedgzoy and Peacock had thought fit to pass further trouble would have arisen for the visitors defence. Forbes and Irvine made dainty flicks, and even Fleetwood came near opening the score. Len Davies, however, had the best chance of the match, yet his direction was poor. He is a good one, although he was not playing as confidently as usual.
IRVINE SCORES FROM CORNER
In a quarter hour a goal came. Jack Page had been safe and sure, and had perpetrated a Dicky Downs clearance, soldier Smith at centre half, was not so secure, and his direction was bad, so that a corner accrued, and Chedgzoy centred so well that Irvine headed through. Raitt dealt with a swerving ball in masterly fashion. Gill was in the wars. He bore a bandaged wrist, and now got a Harrison drive in the small of the back. While he was lagging behind there was a comedy of errors. Raitt could not catch the ball as it went up the middle, and Len Davies chased up and at the critical juncture passed square to Grimshaw. Here was a gift.
FINE GOAL BY FORBES
Grimshaw kicked round the ball, and thereby presented Len Davies with a second chance, which he failed to take. Everton must have been thankful and they showed their gratitude by going right away for Forbes to score a splendid goal with a shot all along the line. Page and goalkeeper Davies were alongside each other, yet could not stem this second point, which had occurred at the twentieth minute. Everton were in excelsis and no forward was in brighter mood than Irvine. He was in sparkling form and was a joy to watch because he did things that are rarely seen nowadays. Everton were playing something like their style as against Tottenham and of Chedgzoy was pile driving when we expected a centre from him, no one could deny his enthusiasm and enterprise.
IN THE GRAND OLD STYLE
Everton would not rest and when Hart went close in and shot the ball hit a Cardiff man and hurt him. The cannon back gave Hart a second chance, and he hit another fierce shot that rattled the top netting. The captain’s success at the half hour was an immense joy, and it was followed by Irvine hitting the foot of the upright, by Clennell being twice just out of reach of scoring chances, and Harrison inches over the corner of the post with a drive that was a perfect spinner. The old Liverpool half back Latham like Elliott was called in to attend to some of the players. McDonald and Gill being cut about the head through collision. So far the Welshmen had not called on Fern for a single shot, which is not their form.
A THRILL WHEN IT CAME
I had no sooner said this than Fern made a thrilling save from Gill, who was 4 yards out, and had been given a “gift” by the centre’s square pass.
CARDIFF STAY THE WEEK-END
Cardiff and Newcastle play at Wigan on Monday for the Whitehaven disaster fund.
THE CASE OF JOHNSON
Sick Johnstone, the Liverpool forward said he expects to be latter for Saturday next- Derby Day. With Everton finding their form, the game bears a new outlook.
A HALF BACK WHO IMPROVED
Keenan the Cardiff right half made a big impression by his ball manipulation. His team opened the second half in such better fashion than the first and after a foul by Fleetwood Gill was just over with an Evans’ centre, while Clennell after having a shot blocked, put over the bar and, in fact, played one of the quietest games we have ever seen for this bundle of energy. His co-forward Gill, must have had a high impression of Fern as when the old Sheffield man got through again by a dribble and a shot, Fern patted the ballaway. Chedgzoy also made a long intricate dribble without being able to find his shot, and when Page had recovered from an injury, Evans was brought down inches out of the penalty area, the outcome being a goal, headed by Smith the centre half, who placed the free kick taken by Clennell.
McDONALD BORNE OFF THE FIELD
This was not the only misfortune, as McDonald, for the second week in succession, was carried off the field. It looked a serious case as he fell all of a heap, and it was reassuring to see him reappear amid cheers. Half-time Everton 3, Cardiff 0
The crowd waxed enthusiastic and Everton were encouraged by their vocal support. In fact, the home side had not displayed such confidence for many a day. Gill was the mainstay of the Cardiff side in the shooting department, yet Len Davies was persistently giving him square passes that could be made into shots, and while Fern saved one shot from Gill he had no fear from Evans, who made a wild drive. Gill was off for a time through jarring his let with that of Raitt, yet it must not be inferred that Referee Asson had a hard task or that the game was dirty.
HARDY WARRIORS
The referee would not agree to a penalty kick charge when McDonald handled the ball. It was all a question of intent and no one could be dogmatic on the point. Harrison also appealed without avail for a penalty, his shot having been hit with a hand. Forbes was added to the list, and like the rest was able to play on. Perhaps Jack Elliott gives them some special dope. Gill was wanting some, as his right leg was very painful and he and Grimshaw had changed places.

EVERTON RES v BLACKPOOL RES
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, September 30, 1922
Chadwick scored for Everton in the first two minutes. Half-time; Everton res 1, Blackpool 0. Wall and Chadwick scored for Everton and Leary scored two, Hird scored for Blackpool. Result Everton Reserves 3, Blackpool Reserves 3.