BOLTON WANDERERS 6 EVERTON 2 (game 4)
October 1 1888. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton journeyed to Bolton on Saturday to play their League fixture with the Wanderers. The Liverpool club was heavily handicapped through five of their players suffering from recent injuries. Pollock took Holt's place in the half-back division and Chadwick changed position with Lewis. The day was a bad one for football a small drizzling rain falling during the whole game and saturating the players, while the ground was in a wretched condition, the grass being to long and spoiling the visitors in their passing game. There was nearly 5000 spectators present including a large following of the Liverpool club. Everton won the toss, and elected to play with a strong wind at their backs. Barbour kicked off, and he ran down Dobson had the misfortune to give hands, from the free kick, which was taken by D.Weir Davenport ran along the wing and beat Smalley with an easy shot a minute from the start. Everton from the kick-off went down the right, and had a corner, Simmer clearing and passing the leather to Barbour who carried play to the visiting quarters and the Wanderers registered another point, this time by Tyrer. A protest that the ball had not gone though was not sustained although the referee acknowledged hos mistake after he had given his decision. Arousing themselves the visitors kept sprinting away and Harrison had a busy time having to keep out a succession of shots from the opposing forwards. Three corners to Everton being cleared, Lewis managed to break through the defence and scored the first goal for Everton, with a speedy shot. Encouraged by this success, Everton was seen in the best pass of the game, all the forwards going up the field in a line and Watson equalised with a scorcher amidst the greatest excitement. Restarting, luck was again with the Wanderers and Tyrer rushed through a third goal for his side. Striving to equalise, the visitors made many attempts to score, and had hands in goalmouth which however, cleared and Barbour was pulled up by Ross when dangerous. J.Weir gave Chadwick a chance close in, but the shot was wide. Working hard, Everton again hovered around the Wanderers quarters and Brogan was lucky to spoil Lewis in his shot for goal half-time thus arriving with the score- Wanderers 3 , Everton 2. Up to this stage of the game Everton had the best of the play, put were unfortunate in their final attempts. On charging ends Watson and Waugh were soon busy and hands near in but Barbour got the ball away and D.Weir finished with a weak shot. Tyrer falling on the leather another free kick was given to Everton and then Pollock was cheered for rousing the enemy when dangerous. The homesters were again on the ball, and Milne beat Smalley for the fourth time. Everton then put on a spurt, and rained in a lot of shots put failed to augment their score. Brogan was here seen at the best running up the field and screwing across to Rennie who failed to take the opening and the ball rolled harmlessly out. Give and take play ensued for some considerable time, and Dobson made the mistake of heading the wrong way, Smalley having difficulty in clearing, J. Weir who was playing a good game intercepted Tyrer and Roberts had top pull up Waugh and Watson. Everton now showed signs of weakness owing to their injured players breaking down and the Wanderers succeeded in adding a fifth point Davenport putting the ball through from a scrimmage. This followed by Millie beating Smalley with a sixth goal, an evenly contested game thus ending in favour of the Wanderers by 6 goals to 2. The winners showed a great deal of their old form and could do nothing wrong in front of goal; while the reverse was because with Everton the visitors experienced the hardest of luck in their shots. Ross had to play back himself. Dick being unfit to play a remark which applies to Smalley, Dobson, and Watson, while the Everton executive had to rearrange their forwards, which may account somewhat for the defeat. Teams:- Wanderers, Harrison goal, Jones, and Robinson backs Weir (r), Simmers, and Roberts, half-backs, Davenport, Brogan, Milne, and Tyrer, forwards Umpire Parkinson, Everton:- Smalley, goal, Dick and Ross (captain), backs, Weir (j), Dobson and Pollock, half-backs, Waugh, Watson, Chadwick Lewis, and Farmer forwards. Umpire, E.Berry, Referee T.Helme
EVERTON RESERVES 4 TURTON 2
October 1 1888. The Liverpool Mercury
Lancashire senior cup-first round
The visitors arrived behind time and forfeited the tie, about 2000 spectators were present, and a friendly game was played. which proved even in the first half two goals each side being scored. The latter part of the play was more of less in favour of Everton, who won by 4 goals to 2. Teams; Everton Reserves:- Joliffe goal, Ashmore (n), and Chadwick (a) backs, jones (wh), Hayes (t), and Harbour (w), half-backs, Briscoe (w), Fleming (g), Whittle (j), Berry (d) and Costley (j) forwards. Turton:- Watson, goal, Wallwork, and Mulliday (w) backs, Key (t), Simmers (j), and Corden half-backs Smith Estwistle, Trainer (t), Stenson (j), and Haughton (g) forwards.
EVERTON REVIEW
October 1 1888. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton, for the wind up of their evening engagement, on Wednesday were visited with another Derby club. This was the Junction, the despoilers of Blackburn Rovers intention in connection with the English cup, and a much better team they proved them their Midland neighbors. Instead of Everton attaining a 6 goal victory they were if anything a bit fortunate in obtaining a win by a bare margin of 2 goals to 1. The home team it must at once be conceded was not fully represented seeing that Higgins Milward, and Pollock were included, with the consequence that the essential combination were entirely absent. Dick and Ross, of course greatly helped the scoring down, and Pollock and Weir were effective, but the forwards were all sixes and sevens. Farmer had some spendid chances and did some strong running but he was particularly wanting in tact at a critical moment, either losing opportunities through dallying too long or shooting wildly Chadwick and Milward were tame; Watson was suffering from lainenes and Waugh, from his henchman's inability to render his usual efficient support had little chance to delight the spectators with the grand passing runs of the previous Wednesday's match. The visitors from Derby were a broad bottomed team, and if none were especially clever they played with a thorough under standing of each other. At times they went away in formation and the feature of their play was the quality and cleanest with which the ball was sent from one to another with accuracy. Harden Morley late of Derby County was left full back facing Weir, Watson, and Waugh. He accordingly found a tremoust lot of work to negotiate, and he acquitted himself of the heavy task with perfect, establishing a claim to be as equal at least of any back on the field. Of the other members of the team, Bromage the custodians and Snelson Hopkins Radford, Plackett and W Smith made their pressure the more recognizable the last two being requisitioned for the occasion from Long Eaton Rangers. Everton like their Bootle neighbours experienced great inconvenience owing to several men being on the wick list. These extra matches have done considerable harm to players, and it is with facing of relief, now that the evening exhibitions are at an end that undivided attention can be given to the important Saturday's business. Everton suffered a second reverse in their League engagement on Saturday. Bolton Wanderers giving further proof of increased strength by overthrowing the Anfieldites in a decisive manner of 6 goals to 2. The game, however, was much more even than the score indicates, as the visitors attacked almost as often as the home team. At half-time the record stood 3 to 2, and this was a better index of the respective merits of the opposing sides than the monopoly of scoring attained by the winners in the second half. The losers were handicapped in not being in a position to put their full strength on the field, and some of those that did play were not in good heart, Dick Smalley. Dobson and Watson all being indisposed from various cause's. Compared with Aston Villa experience the match was pleasantly conducted though hard, as all tussle between rivals have ever proved. But the tactics on either side were of the rushing order rather than that of scientific combination. Throughout the game rain fell heavily, rendering the ground which was so lumpy. Very treacherous, and the long grass was a source of considerable embarrassment to the players, especially to the visitors, who found it rather different work than running on the trim turf at home. The home team all played well, Davenport and Brogan, if anything being the more prominent of the forwards, and D.Weir the most brilliant of the back division. The hero of the visiting team was J.Weir, who was equal if not superior, to his namesake of Bolton. Ross also did well, but Dick and Dobson, though doing as well as could be expected under adverse conditions, were only moderate. Everton's front men again underwent transposition. Chadwick was tried at centre, Lewis partnering Farmer, but its latest phase was no improvement on what has gone before, and the disorganization, perhaps was rather intensitied than cured. It seems that the evil will not be remedied until a centre forward can be secured that will command the confidence of the wings and one who would effectually stop the semblance even of selfish play.
BOLTON AND DISTRICT.
Athletic News - Tuesday 02 October 1888
THE WANDERERS FIRST LEAGUE VICTORY.
The Wanderers and Everton played their League match at Bolton, the game being the first between these keen rivals this season. There was a very large company—somewhere approaching 6,000 -present, notwithstanding the drizzling rain that fell, which made matters most uncomfortable for them. Commencing with wind and rain in their teeth, the Wanderers surprised their admirers by scoring a goal in less than a minute from the ball being dispatched trout the centre. This was an eye-opener indeed for the visitors; but they were doomed to further disaster, for after having a corner, they had their charge reduced by a grand shot from the foot of Tyrer. Why Everton appealed on account of the ball not passing between the sticks was a puzzler indeed; no clearer goal was ever obtained. After this reverse they began to get more concerted in their work, and the Wanderers had to concede more than one corner. Chadwick, who was in centre, had a good shy at goal, and Farmer endeavoured to place a goal on record for Everton, only to see the attempt baulked. Erratic shooting had something to do with the failure of the visitors in the scoring line. Pressing on, the Evertonians were ultimately rewarded with a point by Lewis. A ringing cheer greeted this feat, but it was nothing to that which came forth as Watson made the record two each, after a bit of sharp work in front of goal. The success of the visitors was, however, short lived, for in a trice the Boltonians again assumed the lead, Tyrer doing the trick. The play was hereabout exceedingly fast. Smalley had to give a corner, and hands against the Wanderers caused their custodian to be on the lookout. Repeated attacks on both goals followed, but half-time was brought about with the score: Wanderers, three goals; Everton, two. On recommencing, the visitors forced the play, but only for a brief period, for the Bolton players got well up towards Smalley, who was beaten for the fourth time by a shot from Milne. Two goals behind, and the elements against them, did not look very rosy for Ross's men, but they pressed on under adverse circumstances, and the repeated attacks on the Wanderers' goal gave the Boltonians something to cope with. They managed to keep the foe at bay; and whenever Everton had an opportunity they shot wide. The Wanderers had now the best of matters, though play was slower than in the opening half. Heavy kicking by the Wanderers' half-backs was the means of Everton being heavily pressed, and despite their earnest efforts to stop further disaster, Davenport was instrumental in raising the Bolton score to five. To complete the wreck Milne overcame the Everton goalkeeper for the sixth time, and the whistle sounded with a well won victory for the Wanderers, their score being six to that of Everton two. It was a hard fought game, but the losers were not in it, practically speaking, after the Wanderer got their fourth point, only spasmodic efforts being brought to hear against their opponents, who also tired towards the close. For the winners, Harrison had not much to do, though he saved neatly at times. Jones and Robinson did capital work, the former tackling with judgment. The halves were sturdy enough, and there was little to choose in them; Roberts, perhaps, kicked the most powerfully, whilst both Sumner and Weir stuck to their guns throughout. Tyrer and Milne are not at all interior to the right wing pair, for they get along well, and are always to the fore. Barbour ran and passed well, and the evergreen " Kenny" was as active as of yore. Brogan also did some neat things at times. Smalley did not shine very much in goal; but the backs, Dick and Ross, were in thorough earnest. The former suffered nothing in comparison with his partner; indeed, he kicked the cleaner towards the finish. Pollock and J. Weir were hard put to it, but they came out pretty fairly. Dobson was rather out-classed, and could not cope with Davenport and Brogan. Chadwick was cut of place in centre; and whilst the other four were clever individually their combination was soon knocked on the head when the home backs got amongst them.
LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT COMMENTS.
Athletic News - Tuesday 02 October 1888
By "Loiterer
Between six and seven hundred enthusiasts left Liverpool by special train for Bolton to cheer on their pets against the Wanderers, and I should say that very few out of the number anticipated defeat. True, the Everton forwards have not satisfied their supporters when pitted against strong teams; but, on the other hand, the Wanderers though they have shown up better in their last two matches have done nothing to inspire confidence in their ability to take down Everton. The result, therefore, of six goals to two in the Wanderers' favour was crusher for the Everton supporters. I congratulate the Wanderers on their victory, but would much rather some other club had been the victims.
Both our leading clubs decided to trust to their reserve teems to pull them through the first round of the Lancashire Cup, and Everton induce Turton by a liberal offer to come to Anfield to play off the tie. They arrived very late, and Everton kicked a goal and claimed the tie before the visitors came on the ground, but even if this is not entertained the match which was subsequently played resulted in their favour by four goals two. For the winners, the backs played a safe game, and Jones at half-back excelled himself, whilst Briscoe was ahead of the other forwards, though Fleming's centres were perfect. For the visitors, Watson kept goal well, and Wallwork was safe at back, Mellody not getting the rust off until the second half was reached. Simmers was the best at half, but the forwards were only a poor lot.
NOTES
Even the Birmingham people share in the indignation at the attack on jack Ross re Villa v Everton. One and all declare no man could have played fairer. They talk very differently, however, about Dick, whose language to the visitors officials was most reprehensible. Dick, who can play football if he likes, will get like into trouble if he does not mind his p’s and q’s.
Happiness once more reigns in the Wanderers camp. To beat both the crack Liverpool clubs in the same week is strong testimony to the improvement of the teams. They have gone up one step in the League race, and what’s more have beaten Everton more decisively than any other club during the season. At attendance of 6,000 on a wet afternoon is also very cheering to the Pike’s lane executive.
We have received several letters from Liverpool commenting on “Brums” letter of last week, and complaining of several statements contained therein. That is no doubt a lot of truth in our correspondent’s assertion that the Birmingham spectators treated Everton very badly. Our own experiences of Birmingham football enthusiasts does not stamp them as the most unprejudiced people in the world. We hope Everton will show them how to behave next Saturday.
AN UNEXPECTED PROSPECT
Next Saturday Aston Villa journey to Everton to play their second match with the team over which “Nick” Ross asserts his influences, but they do not look forward to this “outing” with mingled pleasure after the experience of Saturday week, and would very much prefer staying at home. They are very anxious that a good body of police should be on the ground to quell any disturbance that might arise.
FRANK SUGG JOINS THE EVERTON PROFESSIONALS
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Friday 05 October 1888
Frank Sugg, the Lancashire cricketer, who last year played Association football with Burnley and Bolton Wanderers, and whose services this year have been sought after by Notts County, Southport, and Bolton, has joined the Everton combination, signing articles yesterday as a professional. Everton, with N. J. Ross and 35 other signed players, are now the strongest club in England, but lack combination to the best. The weekly wage list of Everton is over £100, but large gates are secured at Liverpool. Sugg will play half-back.
FRANK SUGG
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 06 October 1888
That Frank Sugg has at last decided to throw in his lot with Everton a wise course this, as he has started a cricket and football outfitting shop in Whitechapel, Liverpool; that if Sugg plays today for Everton he ought to prove a useful acquisition, and the Birmingham club will find they have a much stiffer job on hand than they expected.
That the Everton executive have taken all possible precautions to prevent any disturbances, and have called on the spectators by means of handbills and otherwise to show that they know how to conduct themselves; that even in the face of this it is only natural to expect some signs of disapprobation to be shown.
That Pollock is not more than an average half-back and that longing eyes are cast towards Bootle, from whence so often has come the Everton salvation, in the way of recruits; that it is scarcely likely that the Everton Committee will run any risks, nor will any amateurs be ready to court the fate of Izatt and Weir; that McKinnon has turned out a veritable white elephant and that Gibson might have come in ‘Andy just now, for it took a lot to incapacitate him; that the old Everton centre half was inclined to be contumacious, and did not take kindly to the new management at all –hence his disappearance from the scene. That Bobby Stockton thinks no small thing concerning his team; that the Everton Reserves is undoubtedly a splendid lot, and that Stoke Swifts are a little premature in their assumption of the style and title of championships of the Reserves; that Stockton’s lads would like to try a fall with them.
That Frank Sugg will, in the opinion of Boltonians appear more regularly as a professional for Everton than he did when playing for the Wanderers; that Frank is a good man and just what the Evertonians require - if he can only be induced to play regularly.
LIVERPUDLIANA
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 06 October 1888
By Richard Samuel
A Retrospect How Do We Stand? At Everton
A month of the season has passed away. It is a convenient point for a retrospect. How do we stand? At Everton everything indicated a bright prospect when the season opened. A splendid list of fixtures, a long and likely-looking list of players, an enthusiastic and enterprising management. The crowds came in thousands from the start, outnumbering the habitudes of any Association ground, eager to cheer their idols, expectant, sanguine of a glorious record. Five weeks have passed away, and how do we stand? Have the sanguine anticipations been realized? Scarcely. The more hopeful say “Give us time,” the croakers wring their hands and cry “Ichabod.” Three defeats already and a formidable series of struggles in immediate prospects? The players worn out, crippled, like a team at the end of a hard campaign. And the cause? Overwork. This is the main, not the sole reason. The “gates” at the evening matches have been mere nothings as Everton “gates” go, and the committee will have in future to consider the question, do the advantages outweigh the risks of such matches? The players have not quite come up to expectations. Goalkeepers and backs cannot be surpassed, but from a large list of halves, three suitable representatives have not yet been obtained. Weir has perhaps shown must promise, and Holt and Dobson have proved as hard working as ever. Both have succumbed to the hard work. The forwards are not yet what was wished for. The want of a good centre has been severely felt, and the failure of Fleming and Farmer was scarcely looked for. Chadwick has not shone brightly, and Waugh alone has given entire satisfaction, whilst the return of Watson has been gladly welcomed. Changes are still talked of, but it is late now to begin to set out in search of recruits, notwithstanding a bulky purse. Give the present team a fair chance, and there is material sufficient to win the majority of even the League fixtures. But Everton supporters will have to bear in mind that the team meets its opponents on a different footing to what it did in former times. A victory in the olden time might be vouchsafed without much loss of credit by any crack visiting team, but now all comers to Anfield come in quest of renown, and in grim earnest to win it.
THE EVERTON DEFEAT AT BOLTON
There was not such confidence in Everton circles as to the result of Saturday’s match as is usually felt and expressed by the enthusiastic supporters of the club. The team was still short of Holt, and there was an experimental arrangement of the front line which did not generally commend itself to the quidnunes. Chadwick is essentially a wing player, and Lewis is a fair centre, so that most people are at a loss to account for their arrangement in Saturday’s match. Pollock, who occupied Holt’s place, was always a fair player, never brilliant, ever useful, but decidedly below Everton’s best form. But these changes taken into account, a defeat of 6 to 2 was far beyond the expectations of the most forlorn. I did not think the Wanderers capable of scoring six times against Ross, Dick and Smalley, but they were in the vein which precludes all chance of defeat, few of their shots going wrong. The visitors, too, appear to have been hampered by the heavy going, the long grass bothering them not a little. Everton never did shine particularly on thickly grassed grounds, and I have heard the opinion expressed that the Anfield turf is very trying to the lighter members of the team. Today immense interest attaches to the return with Aston Villa and could Everton but get in first all the past will be forgiven and forgotten. It is somewhat amusing to notice from a Birmingham source that suggestion that a large body of police should be kept-handy. It is a curiously candid reflection on Birmingham usages, where such provision, I have no doubt, is not unfrequently necessary, but I do not think we have reached that high pitch, as spectators of football in Liverpool, where “stoning the players” is an unheard of compliment, usually associated with the “larrikins” of Australian sport, and with other playful sportsmen not a hundred miles from Parry Barr.
TROTTERS V TOFFEE
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 06 October 1888
By Grumbler
The Transformation
Isn’t it wonderful how unanimous we all are? Three weeks ago nobody had a good work for the unhappy Wanderers. They were a pack of stale stiff ‘uns. They belonged to the noble army of good-old-has-beens. They ought to be sent home as returned empties. And now. Ah, now! Behold the transformation scene! Play! Why they never in such form. The team is simply perfection. They’ll beat North End next time they meet. What’s the odds they don’t carry all before them now they’ve started? Prodigious, isn’t it-prodigious flummery! Fact is, we’re too fond of rushing to extremes. The Wanderers opened badly simply because they thought themselves to much the O’K. Thing to need practice together. Surely, past-masters in the art had no need to waste their time punching a ball about when there was no one there to cheer! ‘Taint likely. But they had their eyes opened pretty sudden. The committee began to regard some of the professors askance. There were ominous rumours of the “order of the knock” being about to be bestowed. The “winter’s keep” didn’t altogether seem such a snug “cert,” as it might be as well if they made some sort of an effort to get into form, and to sturdy each other’s tactics with a view to combination-and, in short, to learn to play the game as it should be played. And then, hey, presto! Pull up the curtain, the rehearsals are over, the play’s about to begin, the house is full, and the piece is greeted with thunders of applause. What a difference there is between success and failure isn’t there?
“WEATHER” OR NOT
But all this time I’m thinking about the Wanderers. What about Everton? How is it that the plucky Liverpool team that started so well are having their victorious career so rudely checked? Well, I should think the explanation is to be found in the fact that they were a little better trained than some of their early opponents, and that now other clubs are getting fairly into their stride, so to speak, the Evertonians occasionally find themselves outclassed. Such was the case anyhow on Saturday. But when we give the Wanderers all the kudos of their magnificent victory we shall still be reduced to the conclusion that the atmospheric conditions of Saturday were not such as to allow of a fair criterion of merit. Fair for one as the other you say. Why cert’nly? But for all that when the turf is like a skating rink and the ball like a bladder of lard doesn’t something of luck enter into the business? I think so, and so do you. One man makes a dash and suddenly finds himself owing to the treacherous foundation, sprawling full length; another manages to retain his equilibrium and gets in his kick, but catching the greasy ball at a bit of an angle it flies off at a tangent in an entirely different direction to that intended; number three, however, comes up for once no mishap occurs, the leather goes flying into goal, and –there you are, don’t you know! But every footballer knows that weather is wet he’s got to weather it whether or not, and there’s no good grumbling. Still If I am called upon to decide which is the better team, I’d sooner do it under favourable meteorological conditions. Undoubtedly on Saturday the Wanderers lauded fairly on their merits, and none were readier to recognise the fact than the disappointed Evertonians.
PLAY UP, EVERTON!
And, by the way, didn’t those said Evertonians flock up to cheer their pals? I was on the station when that special came in, and I looked in vain for the end of the train. It seemed to run eight along the platform, squirm through the tunnels, and curl up its fail somewhere in the direction of Lostock Junction. And every carriage was ram-jam full, and every individual occupant of every compartment wore a shield in his nappier-case bearing the legend, “Play up, Everton!” Brave, my merry Dick Sams-I beg pardon, in the more polished vernacular of one of our esteemed ink-slingers –Richard Samuels. Support your men. Stand on me and I’ll pull you through, as the rorty tipster has it. There’s nothing like the knowledge that you’re got a crowd behind you, ready and willing to back you up to the end, to make you work. And so I’m sure that’s the feeling amongst the Everton boys when they look around on their mightily following. What’s a defeat now and then? Simply the fortune of war. So tighten up the belt and prepare for the next assault.
THRICE IN THREE
That reminds me that it may be as well briefly to follow the fortunes of Saturday’s game. He was the means of giving the home team a free kick and from it Davenport landed a clever goal. Though favoured by the wind and rain as their backs the Evertonians did not make full use of their advantages, and before they had fairly got over the first assault Tyrer put on number two. This was rather too much to stand calmly, so the visitors had a cut in at the referee, claiming that the ball never went through at all, but Mr. T. Helme thought otherwise. After this Everton had a bit of a look in, though it was a long time before they disturbed the record. Then they crashed on two goals in as many minutes and the Wanderers immediately restored with a third. This was three minutes of real “t’rific enjoyment,” and appreciated as such. The partisans of Everton shouted themselves black in the face when the score was equalized by Lewis and Watson; but when Barbour’s landed the Pikes-laners ahead once more the roar nearly lifted the stand roof off. There was nothing later in the game to equal this-one of the smartest incidents I have seen for some time. Towards the finish both sides slowed down considerably, Everton at one time nearly stopping to nothing. The Wanderers obtained other three goals in the second half, and it was not until just on the verse of time that the visitors really attacked in earnest. The effort came too late, and the Wanderers thus achieved their first league victory.
EVERTON V ASTON VILLA
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 06 October 1888
Undoubtedly the match in which chief interest centred today was the fixture at Everton against Aston Villa. The bad feeling imported into the game at Birmingham a fortnight ago, and the rabid attacks of certain prejudiced writers upon N.J. Ross served to make excitement intense for the second meeting, and there was a simmering undercurrent of feeling which only required the application of an irritating match to cause an explosion. Everton were determined not to sit down calmly over their defeat by two to one, and had strengthened their team considerably for today. It will be a revelation to some to find that frank Sugg, who at various periods has “promised” (!) to play for nearly every club of importance has been registered by Everton, and appeared for the first time. As to the previous doings of the clubs in League matches, Everton have won two and lost two defeating Accrrington (2-1) and Notts County (2-1), and being beaten by the Villa (2-1) and Bolton Wanderers (6-2), scoring seven goals against ten. The Villa have a better record, having won three and drawn one, their victims being Stoke (5-1), Everton (2-1), and Notts County (9-1), drawing with Wolverhampton Wanderers (1-1) and scoring 17 goals to four. Everton; Smalley, goal; Dick and Ross (Captain), backs; Weir, Holt and Farmer, half-backs; McKinnion, Watson, Sugg, Waugh, and Chadwick, forwards. Aston Villa;- Warner, goal; Coulton, and Cox, backs; Yates, Devey, and Dawson, half-backs; Brown, Green, Hunter, Allen, and Hodgetts, forwards. Referee; Mr. J. McIntyre. The weather was splendid and there were some 10,000 spectators. The Everton committee had issued a handbill exonerating the Villa officials for the unruly conduct of the spectators at Birmingham, and asking the spectators to give the visitors a hearty reception. Hodgetts and Dick shook hands before commencing. The Villa kicked off, against the sun, but with the wind, at four o’clock and Ross made the first return. McKinnion put a shot in which Warner caught, and directly afterwards he made two splendid saves and Waugh kicked just outside. The Villa attacked, but Brown was winded and the game was stopped a few minutes. Everton then missed an easy chance in scoring and Warner again saved from Watson. The Villa passing was now conspicuous and they were often dangerous, and Watson shot wildly, Chadwick got away, and shot in, Warner throwing over to save just as Sugg got at him, Ross was cheered for grand back play. McKinnon gave Warner plenty to do, as also did Watson, but he repelled everything until three minutes from half-time when Waugh scored from Watson’s pass, and Everton led at the interval one to nothing.
Half-time Result;- Everton 1, Aston Villa 0
Crossing over Green was first dangerous, beating Ross, but then shooting behind. Everton then had a look in, Chadwick trying two shots without effect. McKinnion next threw a grand opportunity and Warner saved marvelously from Waugh directly afterwards, Brown and Waugh left the field simultaneously, both being hurt in a charge, and the game progressed with ten men aside. The ball seldom visited Everton end, and Farmer scored the second for Everton with 20 minutes to play. The Villa could make no impression on the defence of Ross, Dick, Holt and Smalley, and the Everton forwards were faster throughout. Chadwick had a nine shot, which nearly scored. Hunter then had an incursion into the Everton territory, but it was short-lived. The home team were much the better right to the finish, and but for Warner’s goalkeeping the Villa defeat would have been much heavier. Final Result;- Everton 2, Aston Villa o.
SPECIAL
Whether it was the feeling which was associated with the meeting of the Villa and Everton at Perry Barr only a fortnight ago, or it was the beautiful autumn weather, there was a dense crowd at Anfield-road this afternoon. Spectators seemed to literally pour upon the ground from every quarter, and the scene within the enclosure was full of life. On the way we picked up with a well-known East Lancashire gentleman, who acts as a kind of Murray’s guide to the Rovers- doubtless wrinkle-searching for the good of his club. He is heart and soul in the game, and does not quake at the longest journey if high-class football is likely to be his reward. The stand was packed to the last inch, and it was not without a struggle that “Grumbler” and self could steal an inch or two on which to fall to work. The kick-off was not fixed until 3-45-the crowd cannot get up an earlier, they say- and close on time George Farmer raised aa cheer by showing the way to the rest of the Everton team. Last of all came little Holt, who was heartily welcomed after his brief absence. Another who came in for special notice was Frank sugg, who after toying with some half dozen clubs has finally cast in his lot with Everton. Of course too much was not to be expected from the great cricketer on his first turn out in football but Frank is certain to prove useful. Some minutes passed before the Villa hove in sight but when they did come, led by Tom Green, there was no mistaking the warmth of the reception. They were cheered as cordially as ever they were at Perry Barr. And here let me pay a tribute to the Everton Committee, who had done everything in their power to create a brotherly feeling towards the visitors. Everybody, of course, regrets the break out at Birmingham and there is a general desire to bury the hatchet. This is to be seen from the following manifesto issued by Mr. Barclay, Secretary to the club;-
EVERTON F.C
THE Committee wish it to be known that Everton received every kindness and courtesy from the Villa officials during their recent visit to Birmingham. Neither the Villa players nor committee can be held responsible for the unruly conduct of a section of the spectators at Birmingham. Let us show that we know how to receive a visiting team-give them a good hearty Everton reception, and let the unpleasant incidents at Birmingham be forgotten. W.E Barclay, Hon Secretary Oct 6, 1888.
Besides this, Mr. Barclay had specially written to the Villa officials and acting on his suggestion Dennis Hodgetts on entering the field extended his hand to Dick, who shook it heartily amid the hearty cries of the spectators. It was four o’clock before the veteran Hunter started the game, the Everton forwards immediately delighting their admirers by a spirited attack on the Villa stronghold. Warner is a grand goalkeeper, as we all know, but he never did better work than in the first five minutes. Much as the bulk of their assemblage would have appreciated a goal, they could not but applaud him for his marvelous dexterity. In one case Ross put in one of his mighty kicks, and Waugh gave the goalkeeper a big handful, but he dealt with it to entire satisfaction. Some fine passing by the Villa took them right down the field, only to result that brown falling prostrate from an accidental kick. All was soon up again, however, but was doubted dicky. Galloping away, the Everton men were again dangerous, Waugh screwing a across the goal mouth but the ball was most unaccusable missed by Sugg and company – a ridiculous simple chance thrown away. Tom Green and Ross now a tussle in front of the spectators was, of course, cheered accordingly. Waugh was here was a great sinner, shooting outside when he had a glorious opening. A howl went up as Dick completely missed the ball and let in Hogetts who centre to Hunter, the latter dropping the ball right on top of the bar. Sugg had so far done little, and he raised a laugh by frantically attempting to get at the ball in midfield, the attempt being a hugh failure. He had not yet found his feet. Just now the Villa were quite holding their own, some of their passing A!. Everton, however, would not be shook off were exceedingly troublesome and first Cox and them Coulton had to put in some of their mightiest kicks. Just after Dick had stopped a stinger from the Villa’s captain, the home left scamped off, Edgar Chadwick dribbling in rare style. He is within nice range and centred to Sugg who shot just as Warner dashed out and turned the ball over the bar –a really wonderful bit of goalkeeping. And so the game went on, both teams showing the best possible temper, whilst the crowd was as impartial as football crowds can be, bye and bye the Everton forwards got in with a shot and the shouting may be imagined. Spurred on by this success the home men played better than ever in the second half, with the triumphant result that their beat the great Villa by two goals to none. And, mind that only one goal had been previously scored against Brums in a match this season... Play up, Everton!
NUGGETS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 06 October 1888
FRANK SUGG
October 6, 1888 Lancashire Evening Post
That Frank Sugg has at last decided to throw in his lot with Everton, a wise course this, as he has started a cricket and football outfitting shop in Whitechapel, Liverpool; that if Sugg plays today for Everton he ought to prove a use acquisition and the Birmingham club will find they have a much stiffer job on hand than they expected.
EVERTON REVIEW
Lancashire Evening Post - Monday 08 October 1888
There can be little doubt that it was well for all concerned that so long a time elapsed between the meeting of Everton and the Villa, after the little unpleasantness at Perry Barr. In the first place it allowed public resentment a chance of becoming toned down, and the very laudable action of the Everton executive, through their secretary, in issuing a handbill calling on the spectators to let the Perry Barr incident be forgotten, and give the visitors an Everton welcome, had a mollifying influence. The old proverb of returning good for evil; was carried even farther. As the visiting team were entertained after the match at the Sandon Hotel. The Everton team were first on the field, and it was then noticed that the dark un, called by the name of Johnstone, was non est, and his place, centre forward, was taken by Frank Sugg -rather a surprise. Holt resumed his place at half-back, and this time in the true position, viz, centre Farmer on the left and Weir on the right. This rearrangement of the first line of defence worked admirably, and so completely broke up the attack of the Villa that their play bore no comparison with the exhibition in the first match. Yet the match, on the whole, was voted the best played on the home enclosure this season. The Villa received a hearty welcome by the tremendous crowd, and it must have made the Villa men feel more easy. The next moment Hodgetts advanced to Dick and held out his hand, and it was pleasant to notice how Dick accepted the proffered shake.
EVERTON 2 ASTON VILLA 0 (game 5)
October 8 1888. The Liverpool Mercury
This return League match was played at Anfield road ground on Saturday in the presence of 12,000 spectators. The visitors team was the same, with two exceptions, which played at Birmingham a fortnight ago. Warmer taking up his place in goal and Dawson substituting Dixon at half-back. The home club was greatly strengthened. Sugg Holt, and McKinnon playing instead of Keys, Warmby and Higgins. Everton, who were not satisfied with their two previous defeats were under the care of Fred Willis during the week, and entered the enclosure strong and in good trim. Holt and Sugg got hearty reception on making their appearance, and a similar compliment was paid to the Aston lot. Previous to starting the game, Hodgetts, against whom hard things had been said, openly apologized to Dick for the treatment that player was subjected to at Birmingham, and said he was sorry for what he had done. The ground was in true order, but the sun slightly interfered with the play. Everton won the toss, and Archie Hunter kicked off with the wind at his back. Everton were the first to show and McKinnon receiving the ball from Ross, soon tested Warmer with a warm handful; but that player was cool, and threw out. Getting again into Aston quarters Everton had a free kick, which was nicely taken and Warmer had some difficulty in clearing his lines. Working well down, Hodgett shot across, and Dick in negotiating, kicked the wrong way nearly letting in Brown, who slightly injured himself in charging Smalley, and the ball went over. Aided by Dick, Waugh ran nicely up, and screwed across the goal mouth, but Sugg failed to get up, and Cox transferred play to the other end where Devey sent over. Watson having tested Warner Brown sped along the right, and cross to Hodgetts, who headed wide. A pretty bit of passing by Watson and McKinnon was spoiled by Cox near in, and Hunter was easily robbed by Holt. Green and Brown having been successfully tackled by Ross Watson again tried Warmer who kicked clear, and Green gave Hodgetts another chance without any effect. A tricky bit of play by Waugh and Chadwick caused the Aston custodian to conceded a corner, the ball twisting in his hands and going to the side of the upright. Continuing aggressive Everton had the hardest of luck, shot after shot being rained in quick succession, but Warmer nullified all their attempts to score. At length the Villa got away, and after Ross had spoiled Hodgetts. Allen had the misfortune to get his hands in the way near Smalley's charge. From the free kick the homesters again hovered round the visitors quarter and Warmer had a lively time of it. But had to succumb to Waugh, who from a pass by Watson, registered the first goal for Everton amidst loud cheers. Resuming the home club, Encouraged by this success made tracks to the Aston end and Cox was compelled to give a corner to prevent another downfall which However was cleared. A free kick being headed over the bar by Waugh, half-time arrived with Everton pressing, and the score –Everton 1, Villa 0. On changing ends, the large crowd gave vent to their feeling by loudly cheering Warner for his excellent defence. Kicking off Sugg passed down the ball down, but Coulton returned to Green and that player got near in, only to find Ross in readiness, by planting well down when Hunter was seen to be erratic in his play. Brown having shot wide, Chadwick and McKinnon each had shies and after Warmer had cleared, Waugh and Watson were both very near augmenting the home score by sending in two scorchers. At the stage of the game Waugh received an accidental kick in the leg from Coulton, and Brown overreached himself. Necessitating their withdrawal from the field. With ten men on either side play was resumed, and the home team again took up the reins, and were soon awarded a free kick, which came to nothing. The Villa made a momentary visit to the Everton quarters by the iad of Hodgetts, who found Dick and bad to beat, and Cox had soon to give another corner to prevent a dangerous raid taking effect. The kick was nicely placed, but the ball was eventually worked clear, and Allen and Hodgetts wended their way to Smalley's end where Ross was in waiting, and Farmer soon after beat Warner with a good shot, the villa custodian looking after the home centre while the ball rolled past him. After this play continued fast, each side paving respective visits by nice passing but no further point was gained. Everton thus reversing their previous meeting with a well earned victory of 2 goals to nil. For the losers Warner in goal played a champion game, and is undoubtedly the best custodian the Everton men have ever had against them. Devey was the pick of the defence, while all the forwards are of the best class, and played a good game, their passing at times being brilliant. For the winners, Smalley had little to do, the ball seldom passing Dick and Ross, the latter of whom was seen in his old form; the half-backs were the best trio that have done duty for the home club this season. Farmer giving the greatest satisfaction to the large crowd; and the forward rank worked well, and will be very bad to beat when they have a little more practice. Teams; Everton:- Smalley goal, Dick and Ross (captain) backs, Weir, Holt, and Farmer, half-backs, McKinnon, Watson, Sugg, Chadwick, and Waugh forwards. Umpire Berry (e), Aston Villa:- Warner, goal, Coulton, and Cox, backs, Yates, Devey, and Dawson, half-backs Brown, Green, Hunter (captain), Allen, and Hodgett forwards, Umpire Ramsey (g), referee Mr, McIntyre (Manchester).
CREWE STEAM SHEDS 1 EVERTON RESERVES 5
October 8 1888. The Liverpool courier
Played on Saturday at Crewe, Steam kicked off against the wind. Everton presses for some time and Crewe had somewhat hard lines, Everton by obtaining a fast and exciting goal was placed to the credit of the Evertonians, who kept the ball, dangerously near their opponent's goal almost the whole of the first half. Score at half time 2-0 for Everton result Everton beat Crewe by 5 goals to 1.
EVERTON REVIEW
October 8 1888. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton, since they met Aston Villa at Birmingham a fortnight ago, have undergone a great change, and not a stone has been left unturned to wipe out the 2 to 1 defeat they than received. During the week the executive of the club met and decided that the team should train more than they had done, and the players taking the hint put themselves under their trainer with the result that they came out of the contest on Saturday with flying colours, beating the ex-cup holders pointless and filling the hearts of their supporters with great hopes of the future. Everything was in favour of a good game, and Hunter kicked off in their presence of a tremendous crowd, which contrasted itself very much with that at PerryBarr. During the earlier stages of the game the home team was seen to the best advantage, with the result that Warner-who, by the way, was an absentee in the first League encounter-had a busy time of it, but did his work in a masterly way, and,40 minutes had elapsed before Waugh managed to beat him. The visitors who at times were very brilliant in their pass, seldom got beyond the home defence, who prevented. Smalley having much to do, and half-time arrived with Everton in command with 1 goal to nil. On restarting both sides warmed to their work. Green failed to avail himself of a chance offered him, and then Waugh and Brown simultaneously withdrew from the field owing to injuries, thus leaving the respective wing weak. Each club continued to play hard, and again the visiting goalkeeper had plenty to do, McKinnon, Watson, Sugg and Chadwick each trying to increase the lead, but it was not until within ten minutes of the finish that Farmer sent one through from the side of the mid-field line; Everton avenged their previous reverse by achieving a brilliant victory of 2 goals to nil. Everton, in their new formation, all well Farmer at half-back, showing that the committee was wise in giving him a trial there. Sugg did creditably at centre forward for a first appreance, and, no doubt after their success of Saturday the cause team will be entrusted to carry the club through their future exacting engagement.
EVERTON V ASTON VILLA
Birmingham Daily Post - Monday 08 October 1888
These teams met at Everton in splendid weather, and in the presence of 10,000 persons. The Everton committee had issued a handbill exonerating the Villa officials for the unruly conduct of spectators at Birmingham, and asking the spectators to give the visitors a hearty reception. Hodgetts and Dick shook hands before commencing. The Villa kicked off against the sun, but with the wind, at four o'clock, and Ross made the first return. McKinnon put a shot in which Warner caught, and directly afterwards Warner made two splendid saves and Waugh kicked just outside. The Villa attacked, but I Brown was winded and the game was stopped a few minutes. Everton then missed an easy chance in scoring, and Warner again saved from Watson. The Villa passing was now conspicuous, and they were often dangerous. Watson shot wildly, Chadwick got away and shot, and Warner threw, the ball over the bar to save just as Sugg got at him. Ross was next cheered for some grand back play. McKinnon gave Warner plenty to do, as also did Watson, but he repelled everything until three minutes from half-time, when Waugh scored from Watson's pass, and Everton led at the interval by I to 0.
Crossing over, Green was first dangerous, beating Ross, but shooting behind. Everton then had a look in, and Chadwick tried two medium shots without affect. McKinnon then threw away a grand opportunity, and Warner saved marvelously from Waugh. Directly afterwards Brown and Waugh left the field simultaneously, both being hurt in a charge, and the game progressed ten a-sides. The ball seldom visited the Everton end. Farmer scored a second goal for Everton with twenty minutes to play. The Villa could make no impression on the defence of Ross, Dick, Holt, and Smalley, and the Everton forwards were faster throughout. Chad wick had a nice shot which nearly scored. Hunter then led an incursion into Everton territory, but it was short-lived. The home team were much the better right up to the finish, and but for Warner's goal-keeping the Villa defeat would have been much heavier. Final result: Everton, 2- Villa, 0. Everton: Smalley, goal; Ross and Dick, backs; Weir, Holt, and Farmer, half-backs; McKinnon, Watson, Sugg, Waugh, and Chadwick, forwards. Aston Villa: Warner, goal; Cox and Coulton, backs; Yates, Devey, and Dawson, half-backs; Brown, Green, Hunter, Allen, and Hodgetts, forwards.
BURNLEY v. EVERTON.
Athletic News - Tuesday 09 October 1888
At Turf Moor, yesterday, before a large company. Teams; - Burnley. - Kay, goal; Lang and Bury, backs; Abrams, Friel, and Keenan, half-backs; Gallocher, and Yates right wing; Poland, centre; Brady and Tait, left wing. Everton; - Smalley, goal; Dick and Ross (Captain), backs; Farmer, Holt, and A. Chadwick, half-backs; McKinnon, and Watson, right wing; Sugg, centre; Higgins, and E. Chadwick, left wing. Referee; Mr. Duxbury.
A start was made at ten minutes past four. Burnley attacked, but Everton retaliated, gained a futile corner, and nearly scored. A free kick near goal was followed by McKinnon missing a good chance. Burnley showed up well, and then Everton shot wide. A corner to Burnley failed, and then they nearly bent Smalley from a free kick. The play was very fast, Burnley having the advantage, and thrice very hard lines, corner following corner. There was no score at half-time, but Burnley had by far the best of the play. Sugg restarted, Burnley gaining an abortive corner, and pressing severely. Everton put in all they knew, and McKinnon missed an easy chance. Two corners were awarded Everton, but they came to nothing, and Burnley went to the other end, several times shooting over the bar. At length some splendid combined play of the forwards enabled Gallocher to beat Smalley, amidst loud cheers; and two minutes afterwards Gallocher gained a second point ; whilst eight minutes before time Lang, being well up, scored goal No. 3. Burnley played a really splendid game, one of the best seen on Turf Moor for some time, and at the finish the score was Burnley 3 goals, Everton none.
EVERTON NOTES
Athletic News - Tuesday 09 October 1888
So Frank Sugg has at last pitched his tent, and, from a business point of view, he has done very well in joining Everton. I believe he has applied to be reinstated as an amateur and was serving the requisite three months, but it is knocked on the head by signing a professional form to Everton.
Mr. Barclay’s appeal to the Liverpool public to show ye Brums how to behave themselves had the desired effect on Saturday, and the great “fite” at Anfield-road passed over peaceably. With Everton victorious over the Villa by two to none the crowd could well afford to be generous.
What a gold mine the Association game is just now out Everton way! A gate of ten thousand means something, and no wonder the first-rate players are tempted to cast in their lot with the Sandon establishment.
LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
By Loiterer
A Full report of the Everton and Aston Villa match will be found in another column, and I am heartily glad that everything passed off so well-not that I ever anticipated anything unruly by the spectators. No; we don't do that sort of thing here. We can shout, and if anything displeases us we can yell, but there we draw the line. The kindly greeting of Hodgetts and Dick was very satisfactory, and everything is now forgotten. Of course I am very pleased with the result, and with the resources Mr. Barclay can command I shall expect still greater successes.
BURNLEY 3 EVERTON 0
October 9 1888. The Liverpool Courier
The first of the two extra matches between the above clubs took place at Turf Moor Burnley, yesterday in very dull weather. The victory of Everton over Aston Villa made the fixture very attractive, fully four thousand spectators being present including a contingent from Liverpool, who accompanied the team. Burnley played their full strength, but the visiting team was considerably weakened by the absence of Weir and Waugh who through indisposition were unable to play, and Higgins and Chadwick of the Reserves had to fill the vacancies. Dick was suffering from lameness, and to make matters worse, Ross received a nasty kick on the knee cap which rendered him almost useless for the remaining of the game. Ross having won the toss, Rolland kicked off downhill. The Burnley forwards got well down the centre, the ball going over. From the kick-off Everton took up the attack, McKinnon striking the upright the ball going over. A foul against Kennan was well placed by Holt to McKinnon who struck the cross-bar with a magnificent shot. By good passing by Burnley forwards worked the sphere to the other end Brady experiencing hard lines in not scoring. Again Burnley pressed and Dick had to concede a corner. Nothing tangible resulting the Everton left took up the running. Lang having to kick out in order to save. Burnley now played up remarkably well, but Ross And Dick were hard to pass, and Smalley's charge remained impregnable, an overhead kick by Tait going outside. A grand run by McKinnon and Watson gave Everton a chance, when Keenan with a good punt removed the danger. Burnley now raced down the right Ross putting an end to the invasion by some excellent tackling. A good shot from Friel was well fisted out by Smalley and this brought half0time, with no goals having been scored by either side. After the usual interval, Sugg kicked off downhill, Kennan, with a long kick getting the ball well in front, Gallacher however, shooting over. Everton increasing the pace gave the backs some trouble. Kennan saving in the goal mouth. Everton still kept up the pressure and Kay had to throw behind. Another corner now fell to Everton. McKinnon again being unfortunate in not scoring. The Burnley van, getting intro line, rushed up the field, and passing the half-backs Gallacher with a low shot, scored the first goal for Burnley. From the kick-off, the Burnley forwards again pressed and Gallacher scored another goal after an accurate pass from Brady. Everton now dribbled down the right, and Sugg passed to Chadwick who shot in, but Kay again cleared. A foul in the Everton goal mouth was well placed by Kennan, and Lang getting possession scored with a screw shot. From the kick-out Dick dribbled down the field, his shot going wide, and from then to the finish Everton pressed hard, but could not break through the powerful defence of the Burnley back division. The game throughout was of a very pleasant character, the Everton forwards being very unfortunate in failing to score. Final result- Burnley three goals, Everton nil. Teams:- Everton: - Smalley, goal, Ross (captain) and Dick backs Chadwick (a), Holt, and Farmer half-backs Higgins, Chadwick (e) Sugg, Watson, and McKinnon, forward. Burnley:- Kay, goal, Berry, and Lang backs, Keenan, Friel and Abrams, half-backs Brady, Tait Gallacher, Roland and Yates forwards .
BURNLEY SURPRISE THE EVERTONIANS
Burnley Gazette - Wednesday 10 October 1888
The victory over the Wanderers was crowned on Monday with even a better success at the expense of Everton, who proved more than a match for the Cup-holders on Saturday. It was exceptionally lively game, both sides going at it vigorously from start to finish. The visitors opened with a dashing attack on the home goal, which for a few minutes was warmly peppered, and Everton were unlucky in not getting the ball through. Burnley next took up the argument and paid the Evertonians with interest. They, too, had some hard luck and had rather the best of the play up to the interval when there was blank record. Twenty hard play in the second half and then Gallocher drew first blood amid a burst of cheering, which was renewed with greater vehemence two minutes' later when the same player landed a second goal. Matters now looked rather seedy for Everton, but when Lang added third point some ten minutes after the result seemed beyond doubt and Burnley played a winning game, to the finish. They had much the best of it in the latter half and their success in face the hard game which Everton played all the more creditable. Kay was in fine form as a custodian, and Bury played a champion game at back, comparing favorably even with the champion “N, J." Dick in fact was quite equal to Ross, his kicking being very clean and safe. Lang also was very active. Sugg often fought shy of him, and the right wing repeatedly came to grief on encountering him. Keenan was seen at his best, while no fault could found with Friel or Abrains. Poland again distinguished himself. He did a wonderful amount of work and. was never away from the goal when wanted. He was as usual particularly attentive to the custodian when any of his comrades were trying a shot. Both wings were admirably worked. Brady, Tait, and Yates made some dashing sprints, and shot well withal, while Gallocher made amends for some wild kicking by scoring two fine goal. Everton were rather weak in the half-back division, though Holt worked like a demon. Higgin, who was substitute for Waugh, disorganized the left wing, Smalley is a clever man between the sticks and was seen to advantage throughout the game.
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The players got into position ten minutes past four, and Poland started the ball down the slight incline. Smalley was at once visited, but Dick relieved and the visitors laid a vigorous siege to the opposite goal. Kay spoiled a neat attempt at scoring, and the crossbar rendered another well-meant shot abortive. The pressure was not relieved until the home goal had another lucky escape. Keenan, Gallocher and Yates were next conspicuous and Brady came away with a rush, his partner being baulked by Holt. Everton darted away, Friel coming to the rescue. Some pretty passing was displayed on both sides and Dick kicked out right in the corner. Sugg's tall bead came in useful in the goal mouth, but the ball was returned and a warm scrimmage ensued. From a free kick Brady banged the ball against the crossbar. Everton gained the next corner, but Abrams headed out, and the scene of operations was transferred to the other end. After a sharp tussle between the Burnley right wing and Dick, Lang from midfield planted the sphere right in the goal month. Smalley fisted out with difficulty, but the home forwards continued to pepper away at the Everton defence. Poland fed his wings beautifully and first Brady and then Yates and Gallocher showed up well. Ross and Dick kicked grandly and repeatedly saved when a score seemed inevitable. The Burnley backs were found plenty of work and some smart exchanges, were made. Bury tackled grandly and spoiled several dangerous rushes by the visitors. Then Brady, Tait and Poland came away nicely, Chadwick kicking out. Friel met with his head a dangerous kick from a corner, and Brady, Tait, and Poland made an exciting rush. Brady fell, but kept the ball until his companions got up, only to be brought to grief at the end by Holt and Chadwick. The whole of the front line then joined in vigorous attack, and some beautiful passing culminated in a series of hot shots, one of which was fisted out by Smalley close to the cross bar. .Half-time arrived with no score.
On resuming, Burnley at once forced a corner, which proved of no avail. Bury smartly beat Chadwick, and the Moorties returned, the whistle going for offside as Gallocher rushed up. Smalley had again to use his fists to Yates, and a minute later repelled a warm shot from the right wing. Gallacher was conspicuous for a piece of pretty dodging, but twice shot too high. Meanwhile the visitors were on the alert, and Bury spoiled a few nice runs by Chad wick and Higgin. The home front again came in for hard lines, and then Everton darted away. At the cost of a heavy charge, Keenan got the ball away just in the nick of time, and then Kay saved very cleverly. A dangerous corner kick was got away Ross, and amid some further pressure Friel kicked yards too high. He made amends immediately after by a capital shot, which Smalley was lucky in getting away. Burnley were soon afterwards rewarded with the first point from the foot of Gallocher, who shot right across the goal amid vociferous cheers. From the centre, Brady and Tait made a dashing run and crossed to Poland who enabled Gallocher to score again amid deafening shouts. Amid increased excitement, Pat made a dodgy run and ended by grazing the crossbar. Brady distinguished with a smart run, with which Ross interfered Everton broke away, but Lang brought them to grief. Kay afterwards rushed a long way out his goal but achieved his purpose, and then Lang and Bury came to the rescue, Away dashed, the home forwards, and while they clustered round Smalley, Lang shot in beautifully, placing Burnley three goals ahead, Gallocher again planted the ball against the bar and Poland heading the ball, Smalley had all his work on to get it away. McKinnon having paid the penalty for tripping Friel, Poland shot clean into Smalley's hands. Just on the call of time, Yates sent in and Ross returned. Burnley claimed another goal, alleging that it was fully a yard under the bar when Ross kicked the ball. The referee happened to be some distance away and the bad light would be impossible for him judge. As Burnley, however, were well ahead, very little was made of it when the point was disallowed, and the game soon after ended in win for the home team by three goals to none. The winners were exactly the same team as on Saturday. Everton had their full strength with in exception of Waugh, who was hurt on Saturday their names being; Smalley, goal; Dick and Ross, backs; Farmer, Holt, and A. Chadwick, half-backs; McKinnon, and Watson, right wing; Frank Sugg, centre; Higgins and E. Chadwick, left wing.
NOTTS COUNTY v. EVERTON.
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 13 October 1888
This, the second of League fixtures in Nottingham, took place in fine weather, before 3,000 people. Teams: Nott‘s. —Holland, goal; Cursham and Guttridge, backs; George Brown and C. and A. Shelton, half-backs; Moore, Allin, Daft, and Jardine, forwards. Everton.—Smalley, goal; Dick and Ross, backs; Weir, Holt, and Farmer, half-backs; Watson and McKinnon, Sugg, Briscoe, and Chadwick, forwards. Referee : Mr. Moon (Wednesbury Old Athletic). Notts, with the breeze, at once forced the pace, and, after Jardine had struck the bar the same player scored with lofty shot. Everton rallied, but found the Notts backs impregnable. Nine minutes after first goal, Daft scored a brilliant goal, and was twice within an ace of repeating the success. Playing a brilliant game, Everton improved, but the Notts defence was so stolid that the goalkeeper had nothing to do. Everton took unproductive corners, but the Notts forwards were never seen to such advantage before. By fine combination Notts scored again, and led by three to none at the interval. Upon continuing, Ross rearranged his men, he himself taking Suggs place as centre forward. The experiment proved successful, for after Holland had twice marvelously saved his charge, Ross scored with swift shot. Everton had certainly the best of the game, but were not strong in front of goal. Everton played anything but a gentlemanly game, and were very unpopular. Notts took up the running again, and Smalley thrice saved in capital style. Result— Notts 3, Everton 1,
EVERTON INQUIRY
Nottingham Journal - Saturday 13 October 1888
In connection with the visit of Everton to Nottingham today it will interest footballers and those who follow the game as spectators and readers to learn that in an important Lancashire football centre a report, believed to be well founded, was spread last night that the Football Council have decided, at the instance of the Birmingham and Lancashire district representatives, to hold an inquiry into the alleged assault on Hodgetts, the West Bromwich Albion player, by Dick, of Everton. N.J. Ross’s singular transfer from Preston North End to Everton is, it is also said, to be made the subject of inquiry by the Council.
It would be remarkable if the Everton club, who are singularly disliked in official quarters, had the ill fortune to be suspended this year the same as last. In opposition to the avowed desire of the Everton club to forget the unfortunate Birmingham fracas, Ross, I am informed has issued a writ for libel against an athletic paper for making him the Birmingham fighter instead of Dick.
NOTTS, v. EVERTON.
Nottingham Evening Post - Saturday 13 October 1888
The second of the League fixtures between these two teams was played this afternoon on the Trent Bridge Ground, Nottingham. The weather was fine, and there was a good attendance of spectators. Everton started the ball against what little wind there was, and Jardine was at once conspicuous for Notts. a shot from him striking the crossbar. He had his revenge, however, minute or two afterwards, as a fine screw shot his completely beat Smalley, and secured the first goal to Notts. Play ruled even after this, either side getting beyond the backs, until the visitors secured foul in a good position. The ball, however, glanced off one of the players' heads, and went to one side, and after two or three exchanges, in which C. Shelton was conspicuous, the ball was worked to the other end again, and brilliant form was shown by all the forwards. A corner was placed by Hodder, but easily cleared, and the visitors would have broken away, but for the close and effective play of Guttridge, who returned twice, and Daft securing the ball, dribbled across the field, until he got into position, and then with a long low shot scored a second goal for Notts, amidst terrific applause. Continuing, Notts, still held the upper hand, and Allin and Hodder both failed to make the most of chances offered. Daft was again conspicuous, sending a hot shot right into Smalley's hands. Two or three further attempts by the visitors to break through the Notts, defence having been repulsed, the home team again had a turn, and, from corner, Moore came very near scoring. A most dangerous assault the visitors followed, which was cleared, but they kept the pressure, and forced a corner without, however, securing any further advantage. A stoppage took place owing to C. Shelton being hurt, and he left the field, and shortly after certain amount of feeling was engendered by McKinnon tripping Daft. A fine run up the Notts, left put the home team front of the Everton goal again, but Jardine's centre was missed. Midfield play was the order the day for some considerable time, C. Shelton returning to the field of play. Jardine had a good shot, but was unsuccessful, and the visitors retaliated with an attack from the left. Holland threw out, and Wilson gaining possession, shot, but was wide. Another onslaught resulted in the ball being rushed over the line, and a second repelled by Guttridge. Allen got away, and from a run, in which Jardine and Daft also took part, Moore scored a third goal, Smalley catching the ball, but carrying it through the goal by leaning back, and then dropping it. Beyond a long, low shot from Sugg, which Holland threw out, nothing more was done before the whistle blew for half time, with the game three goals to none in favour of Notts. On the game being resumed, the visitors defending the Gamston-lane goal, a change was made in the disposition of their team. Ross going centre forward, Sugg centre half-back, and Holt back. The visitors showed better form, and several times got well into the home team's territory, without, however, causing Holland any work, as the backs were equal to all emergencies. Ross at length got one in, but Holland repelled, and Briscoe concluded the attack by shooting wide. Still the visitors kept the lead, and Watson shot into Holland's hands again. The Notts, goal-keeper was unable to clear, and a hot bully took place, in which nearly all the players of both sides took part, but Holland emerged from the melee with the ball in his hands, and threw away. A foul was, however, awarded the visitors, and more lively play took place, but although the Notts, goal was for long time in jeopardy, it escaped a downfall. Shortly afterwards, however, Ross managed the downfall of the Notts, goal by a fast shot, after receiving from McKinnon. Several times during the game, and more especially at the juncture described above, some of the Everton men showed a considerable amount temper, and Dick was seen to strike Hodder, causing the spectators who saw it to hoot tremendously. Still the experiment of bringing Ross forward had proved successful, as he held the forwards together much better than Sugg, and they had much the best the play. With 25 minutes to play, the home team pulled themselves together again, and Jardine and Daft put in some effective work. Jardine shot high, and Allin put in a grounder, which Smalley threw away. Again and again the Notts, forwards dashed down the field, and caused Smalley more work. Hodder got another through from centre from Jardine, but the latter was offside, and the point was accordingly disallowed. A corner to Notts, proved abortive, and then a fine attack by the visitors seemed certain to result in another goal, but the defenders had a bit luck, and eventually Watson shot wide. A stoppage for minute or two followed, owing to the collapse of the ball, and a corner to the visitors came on resuming, from which Briscoe headed slightly wide. A shot from McKinnon was beautifully saved by Holland, who had repel a second directly after, but could only do it the expense of corner. This resulted in a second, while a third came shortly after, the visitors playing a hard game, while Notts, were tiring. No further scoring was done, however, and somewhat unpleasant game was brought to conclusion by a victory for Notts, by three goals to one. Players :— Everton'. —R. Smalley, (goal), A. Dick, N Ross (backs), J. Weir, J. Holt, G. Farmer )(half-backs), A. McKinnon, Watson (right-wing), F. Sugg (Centre), W. Briscoe, and E. Chadwick (left wing). Umpire; Mr. Berry. Notts County.-J. H. Holland (goal), H. A. Cursham, F. Guttridge (backs), G. H. Brown, C. Shelton, A. Shelton (half-backs). W. Hoddler, A.E. Moore (right-wing), T. Allin (centre), H.B. Daft and T. Jardine (left-wing), Umpire;- Mr. Cecil Shelton. Referee; Mr. Moon, W.O.A.C.
SPORTS AND PASTIMES.
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 13 October 1888
NOTES AND GOSSIP.
Everton, who had to grin and bear their defeat on Monday, have been enriched with a couple of Burnley’s old loves—Frank Sugg and Davy Waugh. Sugg played a very excellent game, but he was in the wrong place as centre forward, his proper place being undoubtedly the centre half-back, where he had opportunities of bringing into play his “elevated” and useful head. He showed a weakness in the first half for getting off-side, and the spectators indicated, unmistakable signs, that they noticed it. Sugg was saluted in a way which he did not regard as complimentary, and, turning to the grand stand, whence some of the verbal salutes emanated. Frank went through little “manual and facial action” which indicated, in dumb show, “strong retaliatory language.”
WE HEAR AND SEE
That nothing succeeds so well as success, and Evertonians, victorious over their Brummagen opponents, were truly magnanimous; that there were 12.000 on the ground at Everton at least, if not, how was £170 raised with a three penny gate; that Dick and Hodgetts shaking hands brought down the house, but to some people it looked like two pugilists doing the amiable before a slogging match; that Cox and Coulton were given as much work as they cared for, and for Warner, he must be bad to satisfy if he didn’t get his fill. That the arrangement of the Everton half-backs was the most effective this season. Farmer was a grand success on the left, and quite justified the opinion of Ross, upon whose suggestion we believe the trial was made; that at length Ross has consented his protege, McKinnon, being put in harness, and the sometime full-back proved an excellent forward.
That there were a few sour mugs visible amongst the visitors Everton when Sugg was noticed coming on the field—Were they disappointed secretaries? That Frank Sugg floundered about like the Woodside luggage boat in a heavy swell, but he always managed to reach the goalkeeper in good time.
That on the first occasion when Sugg got up, and a goal seemed imminent, it was little short of marvelous how Warner got out and guided the ball over the crossbar; that, Brown gave a couple of warm ones in the first half, but owing to the skillful defence of the Everton backs the second period, Bob might have indulged in a snooze; that the balls supplied for this match must have been made by contract, as we never saw so many balls burst in a single match before.
That the Everton public were fairly off it, after the match, to think that their pets had dressed down the Villa so handsomely, and actually taken a goal more out of them than any other club this season; that the regret was universal when Brown and Waugh bumped and both had to be helped off the field; that Everton felt the loss of Waugh more than could be credited on Monday at Burnley, when the Turf Moorites leathered the Anfield pets all ends up.
That Everton, in spite of their weakness on Monday, ought to have made matters more even; that the first half was fought out, and McKinnon experienced hard lines in not scoring; that there is one of the Burnley forwards who may thank his stars that, he has not been reported to the Association for using foul language.
That W. Brown, who was suspended last season, has been reinstated at the solicitation of the Everton Club. That the rumours about Jamieson and Hastings have caused much excitement in Everton, but only amusement in Bootle; that it was most credibly reported that the two Bootle forwards had “ gone over,” but that it is a lot too premature; that Bootle have recruits still in view, and not deserters.
That Everton Reserve did a capital performance in easily routing Crewe Steam Shed. That Everton were beaten by Burnley by three nil, and that Burnley were beaten by Bootle by precisely similar score; that Mike Higgins is about done at last, and was not much use as a partner for Chadwick at Burnley.
That the Bootle smoking concerts are a capital lot of entertainments; that Mr. Andrews should set up in variety establishment; that he evidently has an uncommon talent for management in this particular line; that Bootle and Everton will both be away from home next Saturday, and Liverpudlians are asking how they will survive it.
LIVERPUDLIANA
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 13 October 1888
By Richard Samuel
Reaction.
When Evertonians were busy sounding the depths of despondency last week, few of them were prepared for the occurrence at Anfield-road last Saturday. It is many a long day since Everton felt the sting of defeat so bitterly as they did the reverse at Bolton. And never in their history did they realize the pitch of exultation which prevails amongst them today. To beat Aston Villa under any circumstances would be a great performance for them, but all the circumstances surrounding Saturday’s match were of such a character as to enhance the merit of the performance to a point beyond all praise. The Villa team with the exception of Dawson for Dixon, was their best; Everton were again experimenting with their men; the Villa came with a brilliant record; Everton were overwhelmed by the crowning disaster at Bolton. And not only has Everton’s prowess been widely proclaimed by this notable success but the game has become memorable by reason of the exceptional treatment accorded to the visitors by the immense throng which surrounded the field of play on Saturday last. The Villa were represented as feeling very nervous at facing the team which had so recently met with churlish treatment at the hands of the Perry Barr spectators; but all their anxiety must have been dispelled when the crowd burst into a loud cheer as the visitors stepped on the field, and throughout the game the Villains received the most indulgent treatment at the hands of the spectators. Everton spectators have thus set an example of magnanimity and sportsmanlike treatment of an opening team, which we would feign see more generally exhibited. It certainly was not altogether spontaneous and the Everton Committee showed much forethought in dealing with an awkward situation, but the complete absence of anything like unpleasantness was sufficient to show the tendency of the feeling.
EVERTON’S NEW FORMATION
There was an immensity of head shaking amongst the Evertonians to the short-comings of many of their men in the match against the Wanderers, and the air was full of all kinds of sensational rumours as to the probable constitution of last Saturday’s team. Farmer-now, as great as idol as ever with his old clients-was generally voted ruinous to the cohesion of the front line, and Waugh must cross over to his correct position on the left, whilst farmer dropped behind. And he did play in this position, so that there is every probably that the little man has a long part of his lease to run in the Everton team. W. Steel and Jimmy Douglas are splendid examples of used-up forwards starting a new career amongst the defenders, and there is no reason why Farmer should not emulate the prowess of these two brilliant stars of the past. West Manchester, Southport Central, Notts County, &tc, &tc, were still waiting for Frank Sugg up to last Saturday, but did Everton need his services? Then who could doubt the destination of the Whitechapel outfitter? And so, sure enough the mighty smiter of the Lancashire cricket eleven turned out at Anfield last week. What will they do with him? Everton cannot do with a brilliant footballer, whose splendid reputation as a cricketer discounts all chance of his “giving his neck” to shine at football. As centre forward Sugg is a useful man, as centre-half an exceptionally fine player. McKinnon has displayed the coolness of an icicle in some of the reserve matches, and gave satisfaction on the right with Watson in the Villa match. He may obtain a permanent position in the front line, but I doubt it. Holt reappeared after a long absence and fairly enjoyed himself. His opponents were, as usual ever reminded of young Jack’s presence when the ball came his way. There can be no question of the efficiency of the team as newly constituted in the match with Aston Villa. The latter were completely beaten all over the field, and yet the identical team, with the exception of Higgins for Waugh and A. Chadwick for Weir came to grief in Monday’s match at Turf Moor, where Burnley quite outshone the heroes of Saturday last.
A DIFFICULT TASK
It is possible to hash up the details of the play in a palatable champions of the quill have served them up for the delectation of readers of football news? I trow not. But Evertonians will never tire of such a theme, and the greatest victory ever gained by an Everton team will be fresh in their memories for many a day. There is no diversity of opinion, everyone is unanimous about the decisive nature of the success; of its entire freedom from the suspicion of being a more fluke; of the superior play of the winners; of the wonderful goalkeeping of Warner which saved the Villa from ignominious rest; of the fact that one never knows; and that you should never prophecy before you know, and ergo one should never prophesy at all.
EVERTON V. ASTON VILLA, OR TIT FOR TAT
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 13 October 1888
By “Mickey Free”
A BIG CRUSH
For nearly an hour before the kick off, the spectators were observed coming in long lines from nearly all points of the compass an although it will wanted 20 minutes of time when I presented myself, the Anfield ground was nearly full, and the crush at the turnstiles was worse than Boxing night at the pantomimes. Take heed, oh ye committee men, as it must have been manifest for some time past that greater facilities for entrance and exit are sadly needed. One of the results of the congestion was that hundreds climbed over the fence, and so the estimate of 10,000 was, I think under the actual field state. The grand stand was also packed, so much so in fact that it was only by a big squeeze that the popular President and his party managed to get sitting room, whilst “three in a bed” is only a weak smile for the condition of the members of the Fourth Estate.
EXAMPLE BETTER THAN PRECEPT
Bravo Liverpool! You have set an example to our friends in Brum, which I hope will not be lost on them. The reception given to the Villa team was at once hearty and cordial to a degree, and this was emphasized by the Everton executive, who entertained the visitors after the match.
OH, WHAT A SURPRISE
It is no use blinking the fact that many of the knowing ones shook their heads sadly after the exhibition Everton made of themselves the previous week at Bolton. They forgot that on that occasion Smalley was suffering from stiffness, Dick was nearly useless during the second half, Watson was lame; but enough. The team was remodeled; Holt was in war paint once again, and, what is more, was in his right place (centre half), Farmer was left half, and a grand half-back game he played. In fact, the halves played so well that the attack of the Villa was broken up, scattered to the winds, as it were; and so in the second half Smalley never touched the ball. McKinnon, too, proved another surprise. Anyone who saw him on his first arrival and again on Saturday would hardly credit it was the same man. His style is peculiar but effective and had it not been for the magnificent goalkeeping of Warner it is no saying what the result might have been. Faith, it was just the exact reverse of the game at Perry Barr. There Smalley bore the brunt of the onslaught, here it was Warner, and his efforts met with the usual applause which good play invariably calls forth at Everton.
THE GAME
At the movements of the players in their memorable contest have been described minutely, I do not intend recapitulating, but some points I cannot pass over in silence. For instance, that masterly bit of passing which let Waugh in; of the thoughtful way in which this player paused until there could be no doubt about his being offside; and then bang went the ball through. What a cheer followed? It was with sincere regret that I noticed two such good men as Brown and Waugh retiring hurt. It deprived the spectators of many fine bits of play, I have no doubt, but there was little felt to be wished for, as the game all round was as good as anything we have ever had on the Everton enclosure. What is more, there was not a single regrettable incident, if I may except the bursting of several new balls.
PLAYERS
The defence of Cox and Coulton was really very fine; their clean kicking was much admired. Devey was also very active. Green, Brown, Allen and Hodgetts were in fine trim, but Hunter seemed out of it, some of his passes being wild. But them he was always hampered by Holt, who stuck to him like a leech. Dick was still suffering from a severe knock, which he received in the match against Derby Junction, yet he kicked in capital form. Ross was fairly revaiting in his work. Chadwick appeared to greater advantage beside Waugh than he has hitherto done in partnership with Farmer. Sugg did as well as might be expected, and the right wing pair (Watson and McKinnon) worked well together, although Bobby Steel showed signs of lameness. The long and the short of the whole matter is that the Evertonians set their hearts on turning the tables on their powerful rivals, and well they did it. Didn’t the skipper looked pleased, and hadn’t he reason?
NOTTS V EVERTON
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 13 October 1888
THIS League fixture was decided at Trent Bridge today, in sunshiny weather, before 3,000 spectators. The teams were;- Notts; Holland, goal; Cursham, and Guttridge, backs; Brown, C. and A. Shelton, half-backs; Hodder, Moore, Allen, Daft, and Jardine, forwards. Everton; Smalley, goal; Dick, and Ross, backs; Weir, Holt and Farmer, half-backs; Watson, McKinnon, Sugg, Waugh, and Chadwick, forwards. Referee; Mr. Moon, Wednesday, Old Athletic. Notts had the benefit of the wind, kicking off at half 30 minutes past three. Notts attacked vigorous and Jardine beat Smalley with a long low shot three minutes from the start. The visitors made severe spirited attacks, but could not pass the Notts backs, although they received advantaged of free-kicks. After a splendid dribble Daft scored a second goal. A siege on the Everton position was raised by Holt. Everton improved and worked hard, and made no impression, Holland handling once in 25 minutes. The visitors took a corner, but Jardine broke away only to be pulled up by Holt, who played in sterling fashion. Charles Shelton was hurt and retired. Notts with ten men for a time held their own, Everton forwards being decidedly weak in front of the Notts’;goal. All Notts forwards assisted in obtaining a third goal, and at half-time led three to none.
Half-time Result. Notts 3, Everton 0.
On resuming, Ross brought Sugg to half-back, Holt to back, the Everton captain himself taking position of centre-forward. This change was certainly an improvement, but although the Everton forwards pressed severely, they found Cursham and Gutride were not to be beaten, and Holland never handled. Allen gave Jardine, who dashed away, Dick with a hugh kick checked his career, the Everton full back again rendering yeoman service. Everton attacked again, and Ross put in a splendid shot. Holland fisted out and Briscoe sent wide. Holland then caught the ball, but was charged down, and a scrimmage ensued but Holland was cheered tremendously as he got the ball away. Ross claim a goal right in the mouth of the goal, but danger was averted. After a brief diversion by Notts, Ross receiving the ball from McKinnon, scored a beautiful goal with a very good shot. Everton showed a good deal and Jardine and Daft made several runs, but Dick was vigorously hooted for foul play, upset the schemes. Good work by the Everton forwards spoiled by Mckinnon partially for playing off-side. Notts in their turn attacked, and thrice Smalley had shots by Jardine, Holder, and Allen, and Holland worked to the other end, where sent through but was palpably off-side. Final result; Notts County 3, Everton 1.
NUGGETS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 13 October 1888
BURNLEY AND DISTRICT
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 13 October 1888
A SURPRISE FOR EVERTON
On Monday Everton put in an appearance at Turf Moor, and the position which the teams hold in the football world, and Burnley’s victory on Saturday, conducted to a rattling good gate, 6,000 being present. The game was lively from beginning to end. Burnley were fully represented, but the visitors were minus Waugh. Frank Sugg put in an appearance, and with his confreres received a hearty greeting. On the ball being set rolling Everton made a dash for the Burnley goal, and they had hard lines in not getting the ball through. On the siege being raised Burnley managed to reach their opponents’ goal mouth, but here they had bad luck, though generally speaking Dick was all there, and his kicks invariably placed the ball out of danger. The play up to half-time was brilliant, and there was little to choose between the teams. Up to half-time no goal had been scored. On turning round, after a little over fifteen minutes hard play, Gallocher shot a goal amidst tumultuous cheering, which was almost repeated when two minutes later the same player added a second. Lang scored a third from a free kick. From now to the finish the visitors made occasional raids, but Kay in goal, and Lang and Berry at back, were all there, and Burnley retired the winners of a well-earned victory of three goals to none.
NOTTS COUNTY 3 EVERTON 1 (game 6)
October 15 1888. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton traveled to Nottingham on Saturday to play their return League fixture with Notts County arriving in the town about noon and this having ample time for rest after three hours, jolting in the railway saloon carriage. the match was set down for three o'clock and punctually to time Everton entered the well arranged and leveled enclosure, meeting with a cheer of welcome by the 4000 spectators that had assembled at Trent Bridge ground. A few minutes later Notts appeared on the scene. They Allsop were applauded them operations commenced the only alteration in the announced teams being that Watson vice Fleming. The weather was delightfully fine, with perhaps a little too much wind, which blew from goal to goal, and against which the visitors kicked off. Notts at once went off in a rush and taking Everton some what by surprise were very near effecting a goal a fine shot from the left striking the bar. Dick cleared another attack but Notts were not to be stalled off, and in a moment Daft and Jardine broke through, the latter sending past Smalley very easily a feat so early in the game that was greeted with an unmistakable hilarious shout. Everton plucked up considerably on restarting, and got well within Notts quarters, but only a goal kick came of the run on the right. Farmer gave his forwards an opportunity of moving again towards goal, Briscoe running on, and from a free kick well taken by Farmer, the ball was headed behind. Jardine relieved, beating Dick, and forcing a corner which was cleared out though Dick interposed as a critical moment on the left, the home forwards came with renewed energy, a really clever shot from Daft fairly nonplusing Smalley for the second time. Weir next came out well in staying an exciting rush, but the ball was immediately impelled towards Everton's goal, Smalley this time saving brilliantly shot from Hodder and Allen being also rendered harmless. A short respite now fell to the visitors defending line, Holt getting far enough down to test Holland, who easily checked clear, Moore replying with an indifferent shot. A free kick again fell to Everton, entrusted to Farmer, Dick putting over, and Cursham risked a corner, from which Allen and Daft went of pretty style as far as Ross, who discounted the effort with a characteristic kick. However, it was Farmer who throughout had played with spendid judgement judgement that effectual beat off the attack and in turn enabled Everton to force play round about Notts Goal the visitors tactics in front being a great improvement on what had hitherto been shown. There were no flaws to be found in the home defence though, and after Holt had received a jeer from the partial onlookers for the way in which he floored an opponent, Jardine had hard luck in a keen oblique shot. The home forwards, who had so far maintained a tremendous speed, now began to tame down, and Everton corresponding gathered energy, the latter attacking rather strongly, the best effort being Watson's from McKinnon's pass the ball being a little to high. The goalkick was availed of by Notts for a sharp run, and Smalley, fumbling with the ball, seemed to put it through, giving the home team a lead off 3 goals to none, an accident which brought on the interval. The outlook thus looking serious for Everton, Ross tried a re-arrangement, himself going centre-forward, Sugg half-back and Holt in partnership with Dick, and certainly a change for the better became observable in the attack, which had been of only milk and water quality during the first half. Ross on Allen restarting was at once in command, and was disappointed in a hot shot, a well-sustained assault following, but Cursham and Guttridge were always in the way. Moore caused a momentary diversion and then Ross was foiled in a shot. Everton by means of a nice piece of passing at close quarters again gave trouble, and a terrific tussle ensued right in the goalmouth. Holland saving miraculously, he falling with the ball in his arms, and then scrambling through the chargers and chucking clear. It was a clever performance, and met with proper recognition from the spectators. Notts next got well away, Guttridge kicking accurately, but the movement proved expensive as Ross wound up a powerful run by scoring a spendid goal, a significant silence being evinced by those who saw this lowering the chocolate and blue colours. Chadwick followed with a good shot, the ball grazing the bar, and immediately after Everton came out with a grand passing movement. Farmer Briscoe Watson and McKinnon being the chief actors, and it fairly delighted the hitherto partial spectators, the performance eliciting the remark and this from an ‘'enemy'' that they deserved a win by play like that. Uttridge, however, was relentless in beating McKinnon, and at all this fine display went for nothing. Notts then had a share of attacking, Smalley clearing twice, Everton battling against the invaders amidst discouraging hooting of the ‘'Lambs'' which only ceased when their pets were in troubled waters. Dick had given mortal offence for resorting in the excitement to his old doubtful tactics of giving a knee, and after this he experienced the utmost discourtesy. The game continued with Great Spirit, the Anfieldites having far the best of play, but never being lucky enough to get another goal, and so Notts, by 3 goals to one, scored their first success in the League engagement. Teams; Everton:- Smalley, goal, Dick and Ross (captain) backs, Weir Holt, Farmer, half-backs, Watson McKinnon, Sugg, Briscoe and Chadwick, forwards. Notts:- Holland, goal, Cursham, and Guttridge backs, Brown Shelton (a), and Hall, half-backs Hodder, Moore, Allen, Daft, and Jardine, forwards. Referee Mr Meon.
EVERTON RESERVES 11 EARLESTOWN 1
October 15 1888. The Liverpool Mercury
This game was played at Anfield on Saturday before fully 3000 spectators, and the spendid performance of their Everton Reserves richly deserved such support. The teams which faced each other about four p.m. were- Earlestown weir goal, Tyrer, and johnson backs, Harrison Bowker, and Anderton half-backs, Jones (d), Conway, Jones (j), Lerus, and Siddeley, forwards. Everton:- Joliffe, goal, Chadwick and Ashcroft, backs, Fayer, Pollock (captain), and Jones, half-backs, Keys, Berry Milward Costley and Falls forwards. Pollocl won the toss and Earlestown started, and at once, be very pretty passing attacked Joliffe's charge, and Siddeley, centering with accuracy enabled Lerus the Earlestown centre to scored for the visitors. Two minutes after the kick off. This was most unexpected, and several of the Everton spectators like ‘'Jobs'' comforters could prophecy nothing but defeat; but here they were great mistaken for the Reserves team somehow never seen to play with any fire until their opponents scored. Upon restarting Earlestown still continued to press the vireo of very good passing, but they had shot their bolt. A quarter of an hour's play, for the Everton forwards commenced a bombardment which grew furious at the game went on. First Berry and then Keys Pollock and Costley scored and this brought half-time. The combined play of the forwards was now excellent, and with help of the half-backs, they began to ‘'pile on the front'' adding seven goals to their edit, Polllock taking effect two minutes from the start, then Key scored from a pass by Costley, Costley placed another goal to the Everton total, Milward ran up the centre, Bowler clearing by Falls and Costley again placed the Earlestown citadel in danger. The backs defend well until Berry received from Falls, who again scored. Immediately afterwards Milward scored with a low shot and later on Falls scored during a scrimmage and Everton winning an easily by 11 goals to 1.
EVERTON REVIEW
October 15 1888. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton departing from ‘'the noiseless tenor of their way'' experimented with a mid week match away from home on Monday, and the result has not been such as will encourage further exploit of a like ‘'exhibition ‘' caliare. They were induced to run over to Turf Morr, to play a match with Burnley, and at the game time is the shape of a good ‘'gate'' that would ensure give their co-leaguers a timely financial impetus. This latter benevolent object was attained, for a big company gathered themselves together; but the game was not so pleasing in its result from an Evertonians point of view, as the visitors were 3 goals to nil, behind the home eleven at the finish. However, the disaster need not be considered of much moment as Everton had not got their full team in hand, and the true relative status of the two cluns will be shown in their home and home League games on Nov 17 and 24. In the meantime, taking up the threads from Aston Villa noble victory Everton on Saturday pitched their tent on the historic ground of Notts County on the banks of the silvery Trent, in order if possible, to repeat the success of three weeks ago. A big but painfully one sided crowd assembled round the excellent field of play. The weather was neither too hot nor too cold, for football and with the sunshining , everything promised a pleasant afternoon amusement. This roseate fore assult, and, after being subjected to what was nothing less than insolence almost throughout the proceeding an attempt was made to mob the Everton players, which was in a measure prevented though Dick brought back visible proof of the severity of a blow with a stick. It must be admitted that Dick did one or two shady and unnecessary pieces of work some people alleging that he struck Hodder but he certainly did not deserve the maltreatment meted out to him, and the Nottingham ensuing papers are strong in denouncing the conduct of the spectators towards the visitors. On the game itself Notts County were not three goals to on, as the scorer would seen to indicate better than Everton for, balancing the early with the later stage of play, the form displayed was about even. Two at least of the Notts goals were lucky ones, which does not say much for Smalley by the aye whilst towards the finish the Anfieldites had to contend against both good defence and better goalkeeping and luck. Waugh is still incapacitated from the kick in the Aston Villa match and he was sorely missed, especially in the first half, when the forwards line was hardly ever seen in combination. With Ross at centre after the interval, the passing and formation was excellent, the captain making a striking contrast with Sugg who resumed his proper place at half-backs, whilst Holt was put in Ross's position at back. Smalley shaped very indifferently at the start, and to this fact must mainly be attributed Everton's defeat. Dick was not well but still he played a safe game though unhappily marred by an indulgence in an old weakness of going for his man after the ball had been dispatched clear away. Weir and Farmer were both correct but the latter outshone his colleague, and playing throughout with coolness and good judgement, seemed to be always too clever for Hodder and Moore and was the best half-back on the field. Of the forwards, next to Ross comes Chadwick whilst Briscoe did some excellent dribbling at times. Notts were happy in five consistent forwards, who thoroughly understood each other, the two outsides men, Jardine and Hodder, qualifying for special commendation, the former at the context being far too dashing and tricky for Dick to cope with. The half backs and backs were reliable, if not super excellent, but Holland in goal proved every wily and cool. Meanwhile Everton have been draw against Paidham in the Lancashire cup second round.
SPORTS AND PASTIMES.
Lancashire Evening Post - Monday 15 October 1888
It is not little singular that the two last engagements of Everton in the Midlands have not redounded to the credit of the Liverpool club, for as at Birmingham so Nottingham Dick was again the cause of unpleasantness, but unfortunately the Nottingham spectators could not brook his ungentlemanly game without themselves laying hands upon the offender, which in our opinion weakens the case of Notts considerably, should they decide to report Dick either to the League or the Football Association. Notts had all the best of the first half. The forwards wore very smart, but Smalley might have saved two of the goals. The half-backs and backs were too strong for the forwards, who were loose and unscientific; Sugg, in the centre, being valueless. On changing ends Nich, Ross came from full back to centre forward, and effected a marvelous change. Everton, with all their boasted resources, ought to put an eleven in the field which can play a stronger game than they did. Ross, who ran all over the place, was long way the best man, and Holt comes next on the merit list. Fleming and Watson were useful, but altogether Everton, after their victory over the Villa, were disappointing. As the Everton men were leaving the enclosure, and they have about 100 yards to walk to the pavilion, they were surrounded by an angry crowd. Dick was single out for attack. He received two severe blows—one on the face and a second on the head, from a walking-stick, which left an ugly wound. His cowardly and despicable assailant delivered his blows from behind. Frank Sugg grasped the man, but in the crowd wriggled out. Escorted by Holland and Sugg, Dick reached the dressing-rooms, where he was promptly attended to. Nottingham people have never disgraced themselves before like this, and, despite Dick’s actions, they are undoubtedly to blame for taking up this unnecessarily violent attitude. More will probably be heard the affair.
EVERTON’S LATEST DEFEAT.
Athletic News - Tuesday 16 October 1888
By Loiterer
Everton lost their fifth match on Saturday at Nottingham, their third League defeat being then inflicted by Notts County. Once more has Everton's experience of a midland crowd been of an unpleasant description, for the Saturday and Sunday papers, with one consent, declare the game to have been an unpleasant one, and Dick is singled out for special mention as distinguished for unfair play. No club's reputation can stand this repeated tarnishing, and Dick will certainly have to curl, his nasty tendencies, as the committee will not stand much of them. W. Brown, who was suspended for foul play in the final for the Liverpool Cup, has been re-instated, and is now registered by Everton. I cannot say that he has been welcomed by the club's supporters with open arms.
Everton reserve had a soft thing on in the Reserve of Earlestown and went in for improving their goal average. Eleven to one is sufficiently one-sided, and the Everton youngsters think they could give Earlestown first a heavy shaking.
Apropos of the rather prominent-unpleasantly prominent-position Dick, of Everton appears to be playing just now, it would perhaps be as well to give the reason why he so persistency “ducks” It is because he has a weak chest. At least, this is what an Everton supporters told me the other day, so it must be true.
EVERTON AT TRENT BRIDGE
Athletic News - Tuesday 16 October 1888
The return League match between Notts and Everton will be remembered for many reasons, but chiefly because it produced a new development of football in Nottingham. Under great provocation, the spectators most unfortunately forgot themselves, but before jumping to the end of the contest it would perhaps be as well if I related events with some due regard to their occurrence and sequence. The attendance of about 4,000 was not so large as I had expected, but if Notts only win one or two fixtures the gates will grow proportionately. Notts had exactly the same eleven as drew with the Blackburn Rovers, while Everton put their strongest team in the field. Notts had the benefit of a slight breeze, and forced the game at a great pace in a very determined manner, with the result that at the end of three minutes Jardine sent in n shot, which passed just under the crossbar, although it touched the tips of Smalley's fingers. I heard that Smalley had been very unwell on the journey from Liverpool, or else I should have said without any reserve that he ought to have been agile enough to prevent the ball going through. Everton improved, but found the Notts backs too strong for them, whilst the home forwards played much better than they have done before this autumn. Daft, after a clever dribble, secured another point; and, to cut a long story short, Notts throughout the first half displayed superiority as marked as it was surprising, and crossed over with a clear lead of three goods. The third point was also a lofty shot, which Smalley ought to have kept out. Upon resuming, Ross, the Everton captain, tried a change, as he himself occupied the position of centre forward, relegating Sugg to that of centre half-back. It was evident that business only was meant, for Ross kept the front division well together. He passed as accurately as many a man shoots at billiards, and was always trying to score, but somehow or other the ball seldom reached Holland, who, after jumping about for a quarter of an hour with never a shot within a yard of him, had ample opportunity to distinguish himself. And he availed himself of it, for after Ross had scored the Everton forwards gave him every chance. He saved several times very smartly. Notts occasionally tested the ability of Smalley, but, on the whole, I should say that. Everton had as much the best of the second half as Notts had of the first, with the difference that they scored two goals less. Everton might have done better, but as it was they retired defeated by three goals to one, after experiencing some hard luck.
REMARKSW ON THE PLAYERS
The game, as a whole, was rather disappointing, for although Notts played brilliantly all round in the first half, their defence was severely tested afterwards, and the home team tired perceptibly. Everton had much the better staying qualities, and their defence, although thrice broken down, was fairly strong. The forwards, however, played a desultory sort of a game. They seemed to lack a common purpose. Their combination was better in the second half than in the first, but it was at no time as good as it ought to have been, while McKinnon showed a great partiality for lying offside. The shooting of Everton, too, was not very accurate. Holland kept goal well, and Cursham, although terribly done up at the finish, made fewer mistakes than Guttridge. The Notts half-backs were very difficult to pass, and Chandley Shelton, although badly kicked, stood up to the end, after a brief respite. Jardine and Daft were the best pair of forwards on the field, and both deserve every praise. Allen improved still more. Smalley, owing to reasons I have explained, was not seen in his best vein. Ross, both as full back and centre forward, was so useful that I could not help wondering what the visitors would have done without him. Dick was reliable, but showed a lot of temper, used coarse language, and played foully. Although Farmer was serviceable, Holt was a long way the cleverest of the half-backs. McKinnon and Watson were the pick of the forwards.
MOB LAW.-A DISGRACEFUL SCENE.
I have carefully called to mind the most exciting matches and scenes at Trent Bridge during the last five years, but I can remember no occasion on which the ire of the Nottingham public has burst all bounds the same as it did last Saturday. Dick certainly appeared to strike Albert Moore with his fist; he swore at his club mates within easy hearing of the ladies on the members stand; he jumped at his opponents, and altogether he played an exasperatingly unfair game. The referee was a gentleman without any backbone, or he would certainly have ordered him off. The Everton secretary refused to consent to Mr. Jope or Mr. Bryan being the referee, and nominated several Lancashire gentlemen. The Notts secretary objected to an official front Lancashire, and thereupon wired to Mr. Lockett, the secretary of the League, asking him to appoint a referee, and that gentleman sent Mr. Moon, of Wednesbury Old Athletic, but he did not, in my opinion, exercise aright the authority vested in him. Not even when Steel apparently threw Gunn over his back in the course of a Boxing Day fixture with the Bolton Wanderers, some two or three years ago, was the crowd so clamorous. They appealed for the removal of Dick, but Mr. Moon did not take that course. Had he done so, the unseemly scene which afterwards occurred would probably have been avoided. As the players were trying to leave the field, Everton were hustled by a considerable crowd, and Dick was struck on the right eye. Holland, the Notts goalkeeper, and Sugg came to his assistance, but some dastardly coward front behind hit Dick a very severe blow on the head with a stick. Sugg and the police were on his track, but, in such a crowd, he made good his escape, and it was only amid a tumultuous and rowdy throng that Everton at length gained the friendly shelter of the dressing-room. Although the provocation was great, it does not excuse the mean spirit of a section of the Nottingham people, for the great majority of the spectators would, I am sure, deprecate such conduct. Notts could have reported Dick, and would, indeed, have had a strong case against him; but the crowd took the law into their own hands, and have brought Notts into disgrace, for the club is held responsible for keeping order on its ground, and the whole affair is much too be regretted. I am aware that fair play is a jewel, but, on the other hand, mob law in England is not excusable under any circumstances.
NOTES
J.G. Meadows, the nephew of Mr. John Houlding the Everton Football Club president and a well-known member of the N.L.B.C., joined the noble army of Benedicts last Tuesday and I suppose will change his ordinary for a tandem. That his married life may be happy and prosperous is my sincerest wish.
LIVERPUDLIANA
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 20 October 1888
By Richard Samuel.
Some strange fatality seems to dog the path of the Everton team this season, which, formerly one of fortune's most cherished favourites, is now quite outside the good graces of the fickle jade. Five defeats in seven weeks is not what we have been accustomed to at all, and this, too, after apparent gigantic success in recruiting the club's resources. But wore even than this indifferent record, is the mire through which the name of the club has been dragged by reason of the alleged foul play of several of the team. Scarcely had the recollection of the rowdyism of the Perry Barr-barians become neutralized by the
Aston Villa team a fortnight ago, when a fresh outbreak of Midland ruffianism, in which Everton were the victims is reported from Nottingham. The Nottingham press has, with common consent, denounced the shameful outbreak at the close of Everton’s match with Notts County. But at the same time there is an unanimous protest against the foul play of one of the Everton team. There is no use shutting one’s eye to the fact that the players alluded to have a very bad reputation for peculiarly unfair devices, but it was generally hoped and believed in Everton circles that he had finally abandoned such practices. There was a period when the spectators at Everton were as clamorous against Dick as they are now resentful for the outrage to which he was subjected at Trent Bridge. Dick has few superiors at full-back when he is “going square “but he not only deteriorates in his play when resorting to shady tactics, but tarnishes sadly what might be a great reputation. Everyone must feel a hearty decantation for the cowardly crowd which meted out mob law to the unfortunate player, but what all Evertonians must long for is to see their full-back play as honest, manly games, free from the dirty methods usually associated with his name.
SOME REMARKS ON THE GAME
This is the first time Notts have beaten Everton in their four meetings. It should be remembered that Waugh was unable to go away with the team, and this let in Briscoe as a partner for Chadwick. Now, Briscoe is an excellent little player, whom one might wish to see find a permanent place in the team, but he is far more at home on the right wing than on the left. Frank Sugg was not a big success in the centre, and never will inspire confidence is that position. Thus the Everton front line was once more disorganized and for the greater portion of the first half of Saturday’s match they did nothing worthy of the club’s reputation. The chief feature of the match appears to have been the grand play of Jack Ross, both at full back and centre forward. In the latter position he played up splendidly and inspired the other forwards with a wondrous confidence after their mouse-like display in the first half. Although beaten by three goals to one, Everton had quite as much of the play as their opponents and the very moderate display of Smalley in several of Everton’s matches of late is one other source of solicitude to the club’s supporters. It is only fair to say that he has been in indifferent health of late, and this remark applies especially to the match at Trent Bridge. The Anfield-road lot are again today in the Midlands, but let us hope they will have much pleasurer experience than they have hitherto had in the district.
NOTTINGHAM CHIT-CHAT
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 20 October 1888
By “Laceman”
EVERTON’S VISIT TO LACEVILLE
It is fair to assume that there are matches which football clubs would rather not have played when viewed by the light of after events, just the same as there are things one would rather nave said. Probably those who have the best interests of the Everton organiastion will see the bearing of this sentiment, for the return League fixture at Trent Bridge on Saturday between Notts and Everton was such an exceedingly unpleasant affair that it must be a source of regret to both teams, and especially to Everton, with whom the fault undoubtedly lies. Considering the numerous associations and connections that I have with Lancashire, it goes against the grain to have to take up a position apparently hostile to my friends resident in the North, but with the bad baron in “Ruddigore” I remark that
Duty, duty must be done,
Must be done by everyone;
And painful though that duty be, sing fiddlede, fiddlede, fiddled, &tc.
With this preface I will attack the subject without fear and trembling. The preliminaries were not arranged without a passage of arms. Mr. E. Browne named 30 as the time for the kick-off, but the Everton secretary wanted 3.45, so that a Liverpool excursion train could be run. The finish of the contest would, with such a late commencement, have been enveloped in the fog which always rises at this time of the year in the low-lying parts of Nottingham. However, this dispute was not prolonged, for the Everton secretary found that his team could not return comfortably with such a late start and hence threw the idea up. Mr. Browne suggested Mr. Jope of Mr. Bryan as the referee. Neither of these Birmingham gentlemen suited Mr. Barclay, who nominated several Lancashire men. Under these circumstances Mr. Browne telegraphed Mr. Lockett for a referee other than a Lancashire gentleman, who it was thought might be guilty of some partiality. Mr. Lockett sent Mr. Moon, of Wednesbury Old Athletic. That gentleman, as I shall presently show, did not give satisfaction.
THE GAME
It was only a few minutes past time when the players stepped on to the field, both clubs being well represented. Notts had precisely the same eleven as against the Blackburn Rovers, and having the wind at their backs, it was soon apparent that they meant to make the most of their opportunity. The forwards bore down upon the Everton goal very swiftly and Jardine had sent the leather under the cross bar in no time. The ball was actually handled by Smalley, who ought to have stopped it. He had a bad railway journey from Liverpool and did not feel up to the mark, but this mistake caused him to rub his distracted globe- as much as to say “What aa duffer I was not to stop that ball.” The visitors were beaten at all points, for while they never became really dangerous Harry Daft dribbled through the half-backs and with a sharp shot on the ground registered a second goal amid cheer. Everton did not like this and some members of the team began to show that they could not keep their tempers in a losing game. The contest proceeded rather unpleasantly, and Notts having all the best of it the forwards were swarming round the Everton goal when Albert Moore put in a high shot which Smalley actually allowed to pass under the bar as he was in the cat of chopping it out. He drew his hand back and it appeared to me one of the softest goals on record. Thus Notts having had nearly all the game crossed over with a clear lead of three goals which stood them in good stead as events turned out. The Emperor Nicholas could not with equanimity survey the rout of Everton, and so he himself went in the fore front of the battle. Indeed he was the very centre-sending the martial looking Sugg, the ornamental, but not very useful to the rear rank. This change in tactics strengthened the attack wonderfully, insomuch that Notts seldom left their own quarters. They had mainly to act on the defensive, but the shooting of Everton was wretchedly weak. Occasionally Holland was applauded for a smart exhibition of goalkeeping, but on the whole he had not a difficult task, and only one shot- a beauty by Ross-proved irresistible. Thus Notts won by three to one. The game on the whole was disappointing, for although Notts unquestionably played well in the first half they tried manifestly against the wind, and were indeed somewhat lucky to hold their own. The defence of Everton was much stronger than its attack, for the forwards lacked cohesion. They were not too clever in the open and were, as I have suggested, a very weak in front of goal, Holland, Cursham, Alfred Shelton, Daft and Jardine played a thoroughly useful game for the home team, and the best of the visitors were Ross, Holt, McKinnon, and Watson. Ross was serviceable everywhere.
A “DICKY” TRANSACTION A GAME AT “FISTICUFFS.”
I have hinted above that the game was of a very unpleasant nature. It was for Dick, Briscoe, and Weir played anything but fairly. It is with Dick that I am chiefly concerned. He deliberately kicked Hodder on the leg when the ball was nowhere near him. Hodder remonstrated with him, when Dick up with his closed fist and struck at his face. Hodder dodging received the blow on the shoulder, and was in two minds whether to return it. As he said afterwards he wasn’t going to stand there to be shot at. However, wiser counsels prevailed and he acquainted the referee of the fact. Mr. Moon replied that he did not see the blow struck, and he declined to order Dick off the field despite the continued hooting of 4,000 people. A little later Dick also struck Albert Moore in the back, while he jumped at the other players. In front of the members stand –on which were many ladies- he shouted to one of his club-mates “Are you going to centre the ---ball? For this, too, he was again hooted and christened “Lord Foulmouth.” Nor is this all. Someone in the crowd near the Garnstone- lane goal called out, “How about Hodgetts?” Whereupon Dick struck out from the shoulder again. The author of the remark escaped, but the blow descended upon a youth, who said that he would mark Dick when the match was over. Then again, Weir, running behind Daft, deliberately placed his foot in the back part of Harry Daft’s right leg, leaving a very nasty mark. The Notts captain complained. Daft, who is unquestionable the nicest fellow in the team received anything but courteous replies, and he ended the conversation by informing Weir that he was the biggest blackguard who ever stepped on to a football field. The complaint against Briscoe is one of general roughness. Sure enough, when the match was over the youth who had promised not to forget Dick, made for him as he was leaving the ground for the pavilion. He had the cowardice to go behind him and hit him on the head with his walking stick. He got his reward, for some friendly Liverpudlian brought his stick down on Dick’s assailant, and cut his hat clean in two. With 2,000 people gathering and hooting Dick very vigorously, Sugg, Holland, and others closed round him and escorted him in safety to the pavilion. Dick, I learn on best authority, afterwards apologized to Hodder, and remarked that he lost his temper. Had the referee possessed the courage to do his duty, he would have ordered the offender off the field. The Nottingham people were very wrath, else I believe they were much inclined to be extremely generous to their opponents in the hour of victory, for everyone admired, aye and applauded the sterling work of Ross and Holt. As this was the only match in Nottingham on Saturday, it has afforded an endless theme for conversation ever since.
EVERTON AMONGST THE LAMBS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 20 October 1888
By “Mickey Free.”
THE START
Early though the hour was for starting, there was a dozen of Everton’s faithful followers at the central Station to see them off. Some little uneasiness was felt at the non-appearance of Sugg, but this feeling was allayed when Monsieur Stockton, the able assistant secretary, promised to look after him, and so at nine a.m. prompt we rattled away on our journey, everyone in good spirits barring Smalley and Dick, both of whom looked fitter for a sick room than a game at football.
A CHANCE OF QUARTERS
On a former occasion we put up at the unpretentious Wellington, but in this instance we were conducted by the portly Magog of the Notts ground to an hotel of an infinitely superior style, viz., the Flying Horse. We had a sort of “flying” feed, which was well in its way, barring the absence of vegetables; but as we were all supposed to be in training, of course this was the proper thing, so we smiled and made free use of the staff of life. A waggonette ran us up to the ground, and prompt to time the ball rang out after the cricket style, and almost immediately afterwards the Evertonians trotted in. It was then noticed that Watson, although lame, was taking the place of Fleming, and that Sugg had turned up.
BOB ALL ABROAD
The game started at a great pace, the home team having the advantage of the breeze. Before the Everton backs had time to shake off the stiffness caused by the long journey, Jardine sent in a shot which should never have gone through as Smalley fairly had the ball, and yet let it go through over his head. The Everton men were naturally downhearted when they saw that Smalley was out of form. Ten minutes later, Watson made an injudicious pass back to Dick, who missed the ball, Daft dashed in, got possession, and Smalley was again beaten. Didn’t the spectators cheer! Moore soon troubled Bob with another, but although a much warmer shot he managed to get it away, and so Notts continued to have the best of the play up to half-time, just before which the Everton goalkeeper was beaten by another soft one.
THE CHANGE OF ENDS &C
Ross did not seem to relish the state of affairs and went centre forward, placing Weir full-back and Sugg half. The change worked well as Notts never came near Smalley for half an hour, and during this time Guttridge, Cursham and Holland had their work cut out for them. Briscoe missed a chance given him by Ross and then we were treated to one of the stiffest “scrums” imaginable right in the Notts goal mouth. The Evertonians swarmed in and tried to put man and ball through, and would doubtless have succeeded had not one of the Notts men acted as goalkeeper as well as Holland and got the ball out. Everton were awarded a free kick, but nothing came of it. Shortly after this McKinnon managed to give the ball to Ross, who dodged for an opening and then sent the ball between the posts with such speed that Holland appeared to think that it has not gone through. Smalley next had a turn in saving from Hodder, and the crowd hooted one of the Everton halves for kicking out, although this course had been adopted twice by Cursham and once by Guttridge and proper action it was under the circumstances, only it is a pity that spectators cannot see that what is sauce for the groose, is ditto for the gander. Just about this time Chadwick was sticking to the ball too tenaciously and Dick becoming exasperated used very unparliamentarily language in requesting Chadwick to pass the ball. This ebullition of temper was no doubt due to Dick’s irritable state owing to illness. However, the crowd hooted, and none more loudly than a set of fellows close to the press seats, who were themselves indulging in such doubtful language that it was difficult to do anything whilst compelled to listen to it, and what was still worse every sentence could be heard on the stand, which was well filled with ladies. To make matters worse it was only a short time afterwards when Moore ran against Dick and slipped down. The latter appeared to assist him on his downward course, and when Moore regained his feet and turned to go away Dick gave him a lift with his knee. This action, which could serve no good purpose, naturally drew down the wrath of the crowd, and although nothing could justify the cowardly attack made on him at the close of the game, he had only himself to blame for it. He must know that his every action is watched, and play which would pass as fair and above suspicion in other men is found fault with in this case. He is one of the finest backs in the Kingdon, bar none, but even the finest back in the kingdom must remember that the club which he represents has a reputation top keep up and that such conduct is liable to lead to series consequences. As to the general charge of roughness on the part of the Everton players it is simply a pack of rubbish, as the only thing that might be construed into roughness was an accidental trip by Weir, whereas on the other hand Briscoe was almost disabled early in the game through one of the Notts’ backs jumping up and landing on his back, leaving the impression of his head as if cut out, with the more clearly defined marks of the two studs, and because the said player fell over Briscoe he had the coolness to claim for a foul.
BAD LUCK INDEED
Towards the close of the match Watson lost a couple of the easiest possible chances, and so the visitors retired beaten by three to one, although they had far more of the game in the second half, and ought to have won easily. McKinnon was a failure on the right he was just as bad as he was good in the Aston Villa contest. Sugg was no use as a forward. Briscoe was very clever on the ball, but he still shows nervousness about trying a shot. The halves were all that could be desired and Ross was A1 in either position. The Notts men were very fast to start, and played an improved game, but there is an amount of jumping done which is not in accordance with Association Rules, and it ought to be modified.
THE SCENE WHEN THE WHSITLE SOUNDED.
It is useless going into a lengthened description of the scene at the close of the game. Suffice it to say that had it been a mad dog or some other animal which had broken loose, the crush to get a whack at it couldn’t have been greater than that evinced to get at Alec Dick. He was hemmed in, and was actually saved by overwhelming numbers. One miserable cur managed to let him have a blow with his stick and was promptly collared by the stalwart Sugg. Unfortunately the crowd surged forward, and Sugg was compelled to let go before the police could come up. In the interest of decency as well as football I thrust I shall never witness such a disgraceful affair again, I notice that a contemporary complains of the referee, I saw nothing to complain of. His decisions were given promptly and in my opinion, very fairly, and what is more, I am sure he could not have seen the Dick and Moore episode from the position he was standing in.
NUGGETS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 20 October 1888
EVERTON REVIEW
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 20 October 1888
That there was a lurking suspicion that Archie Goodall was waiting for a berth in Liverpool; that his habit of dropping apparently from the clouds, into the most unexpected quarters is well known, but he was confidently expected to settle in Liverpool.
That Everton have had to eat humble pie once again when away from home, at last, but not least, have not improved their reputation, if all we hear be true, that many of the yarns spun must be taken in with a big pinch of salt, as in some instances there are indications of animus, or, to say the least of it, jealousy of the club’s success, but, clammer as they may, Everton will come to the front.
That Alex Dick forgot himself at Nottingham cannot be denied, but it must be borne in mind that like most cases of the sort, there were extenuating circumstances; that the extenuating circumstances in this instance comprised the facts that certain calumnious stories were circulated anent Dick’s play at Aston Villa; that, accepting it all as Gospel, the Nottingham crowd jeered at him from the moment he was recognized; that Dick, not being very well, and being human, lost his temper; that it was very much to be regretted that he vented his spleen on Moore by giving him a rise behind, as it had nothing to do with the play, and was, as it were, kicking him for falling; that beyond this unfortunate incident there was no roughness whatever on the part of the Evertonians, in fact they were, taken all round, too tight to indulge in roughness, even had they been so inclined; that Briscoe suffered from the gentle pressure of Harry Cursham’s heel, which landed on his hip, and there left an unmistakable impression, studs and all; that Harry fell over Briscoe after his jump and coolly claimed a foul, but the claim was as coolly ignored. That several of the Notts players want their wings clipping, as they frequently soar too high in attempting to reach the ball, and thus infringe the rule against jumping &c., that the game taken on the whole, was not worth looking at; that in the first half there was decidedly more music than science and had Smalley not been completely out of form owing to a bilious attack. Notts would never have scored, as two of the shots were rank duffiers; that in the second half Ross went to the front, and the passing tactics of the Evertonians at once became so good that even the vicious crowd near the press stand admitted that they chaps could play the game well until it came to shooting, and then all the play was spoiled by wretched shooting. In this department Watson was the greatest offender and the moral to him should be learn to use the side of your foot; that Ross shot the only goal for his club, and a regular scorcher it was; that some of the executive indulged in regrets that he had not gone forward in the first half; that this would have been disastrous no thinking man will deny, as the Notts men had the wind during that period, and Ross did an infinite amount of repelling; that the loss of Waugh on the Everton left was awful; Chadwick and Briscoe did not hit it off at all, in fact, Chadwick was so selfish that Dick fairly boiled over at him when he saw, time after time, chances lost and the ball returned. That unless Everton can scratch up a better team for today, it is quite on the cards that another loss will have to be called on.
That Everton supporters are wondering when their team will win an out match. Today? That Dick’s notoriety will be very unpleasant encumbrance in the future that the Everton Committee are determined to stop objectionable tactics by their men at any cost; that the committee deserve greater success than has yet attended their efforts.
Bootle are aggrieved that the match is to be played at Everton’s that notwithstanding the committee could scarcely refuse Everton’s offer; that the accommodation at Hawthorne-road is inferior to that at Anfield.
DERBY COUNTY 2 EVERTON 4 (game 7)
October 22 1888. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton on Saturday journey by special saloon toDerby to take part in their League fixture. On arriving on the County ground they were received very courteously by the executive. The ground which is very open and nicely situated was in excellent condition. There was over 3000 spectators present, who applauded during the course of the game the good points of both sides and cheered accordingly, when deserved. Everton won the toss and at five minutes past three Higgins started the ball with a strong sum in his face. The first good point noticed was a spendid bit of combination by McKinnon and Watson but Roulston went to the rescue, and starved off, enabling Bakewell to get to Joliffe's end, where he was wide in his finishing touch. From the goal kick Everton broke away in grand style and forced a corner, which was nicely taken, and Costley put on the first point of the game. From midfield Derby showed up in a grand run by their left wing, and Chaterton was conceded a corner by Ross, which, however, came to nothing. After Everton had made two incursions to the home quarters, Farmer shot in swiftly, and Costley again scored amid a round of applause by the spectators. By this early reverse the County seemed to renew their exertions and severely tested the visiting defence in which Holt and Weir were prominent, and at length from a pass by L.Plankett Chaterton headed a nice goal. Even play then followed until half time arrived with the score –Everton 2 goals Derby County 1. On changing over the County were the first to show up and H. Placett and Higgins had two attempts to beat Joliffe but the Liverpool custodian stalled them off. Everton had now two free kicks to clear, and got away in a dashing run, Betswick conceding a corner and McKinnon shot a third point for the Evertonians. An appeal that the ball had been over the line was not sustained, and the goal was allowed. Again Everton showing good tactics kept hovering round the home end and Chadwick with a smart shot again beat Betswick. Derby now played up well, and at length Joliffe succumbed to Bakewell who headed a second goal for his side from a pass by L.Plackett. encouraged by the spectators the anfieldites were again busy near the Everton end, but Farmer eventually checked, and play was taken to the home quarters, but no further scoring took place,, Everton thus gaining their first League fixture away from home by 4 goals to 2. The game all round was a pleasing one, and both sides worked hard. The losers backs and half-backs played a sterling game. While the forwards the brothers Plactett and Higgins were the most conspicuous and found plenty of work for the visitors. The winners, though not at their full strength, showed determined in and combination, that selfishness of the forwards so often see being entirely absent. Ross and Dobson were in good form. Especially the latter, who was mainly instrumental for his side winning. The half-backs were all that could be desired while the forwards at times displayed great dash and judgement. Teams Derby County:- Bestwick (th), goal, Latham and Wright (lg), backs, Williamson Hopewell, and Roulston (w), half-backs Bakewell and Catterton right wing, Higgins centre, Plackett (h), Plackett (l), left wing, Umpire Shaw (w) Everton:- Joliffe, goal, Dobson and Ross (captain) backs, Weir, Holt, and Farmer, half-backs, McKinnon and Watson right wing, Sugg (f) centre, Chadwick and Costley, left wing, Umpire Briscoe (w) Referee H.Jope
TRANMERE ROVERS 1 EVERTON RESERVES 0
October 22 1888. The Liverpool Mercury
Reserves played in new jersey of red and white stripes
Everton reserves travelled over to Tranmere hill on Saturday but being short of four of the usual team and three of their being forwards, the usually good combination of the Reserves was all at sixes and sevens, Everton having the best of the play throughout-lost their first match this season by a goal to nothing. Dick assisted the Reserves thus being unwell, and not playing in his usual position but right wing forward he was not the shinning light he generally is. Some very good play was shown by Myer and Shepherd for Tranmere Rovers and this were admirably assisted by the centre half. The forwards play was disjointed-little of no combination being shown. McAfee at times was very brilliant with his fast runs on the left. Milward Chadwick, and Keys (who by the way was unfit to play on account of recent illness) all missed exceedingly easy chances for goal two clear cut. A.Berry passing in front of goal and being missed by every one. An irregular incident accrued while going on the field. The Everton side turned up in new jerseys (red and white strips), and a gentleman said, They have deserted their old colours, and will be beaten,'' although defeated Stockton's boys were in no way disheartened and are looking forward to next Saturdays encounted with Bootle. Teams:- Tranmeres Rovers:- Sherdian (h), goal, Myers (t), and Shepherd (f) backs, Bradfield (j), Roberts (j), and Sherdian (g), half-backs Litter (w) Morgan (j) Taylor (a), McAfee (c) and Rouledge, (wh), forwards; Everton:- an other, goal, Chadwick (a) and Ashcroft (n), backs, Fayer (t) Pollockk (h0 (captain), and Jones (wh) half-backs Keys (j), Dick (a) Milward (a) Bery (a) and Fell (r),, forwards.
EVERTON REVIEW
October 22 1888. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton went to Derby for the first time on Saturday to fulfil their League engagement with the county team,, and met with greatest courtesy yet shown them the spectators and players evincing a refreshing impartiality to the visitors which contrasted strongly with their neighbor the Notts County in their behavior to the strangers. Leaving Smalley Dick, and Waugh who are on the sick list, the Everton eleven were not the strongest but all played a plucky game throughout, and succeeded in winning their first League match away from home thus getting higher in the League list. In the first half of the game, the Liverpoolians were fortunate in having the sun in their favour and were not long in play before they succeeded in putting on the initial point. the home left then showed up but failed to get through the opposing defence and Everton again scored from a well placed shot by Farmer which was duly and properly notched by the 3000 spectators present. Even play followed for a time, but Derby were striving hard and Chatterson headed the first point for his side, half an hour from the beginning of hostilities. Nothing further in the scoring line was done up the half-time and Everton crossed over with the lead of a goal. Both clubs worked hard on resuming, the homesters being very near equalizing by a speedy shot from L.Packett but Joliffe saved splendidly and again the Derby colours were lowed this tome by McKinnon. Holt now put in some neat work and help his side to add another point, but just before the call of time, a foul goal was scored by Chadwick, a pleasant and enjoyable game ended in favour of Everton by 4 goals to 2. As Derby play their return match at Anfield-road on Saturday next no doubt the Everton spectators will receiver the good treatment their club enjoyed when at Derby.
EVERTON REVIEW
Lancashire Evening Post - Monday 22 October 1888
Derby County, on Saturday, experienced another reverse, their vanquishers this time being Everton, who defeated them at Derby by four to two. They have now been defeated by Preston North End, West Bromwich Albion (twice), Accrington, and Everton, and against this they can only set a victory over Bolton Wanderers, and draw with Accrington. The game, on Saturday, was a fairly good one, though not worthy of the reputations of the teams, the forward play on both sides being weak. The score does not quite represent the play, as attack and defence were pretty equally divided, but Everton had somewhat the best of the luck. The losers played with a strong sunlight in their eyes during the first half, and the second goal was distinctly due to this cause, the ball travelling to Bestwick (from a long high shot by Farmer) in a direct line with the sun. He partly got rid of it, but Costley was up, and shot it through before he could quite clear. Costley played the best forward game on his side. Sugg was a frost in the centre, and the right wing were very much tampered by Roulstone, who played a champion half-back game. Similarly on the other side Farmer almost paralyzed the Derby right - wing, and was clearly always more than a match for Bakcwell. The two Placketts were the best pair on the field. They did the great bulk of the forward work for the home team, and both goals were scored from good centres Lol. Of the halves, the best on the respective sides were Farmer and Roulston, whilst Ross was decidedly the best full back either team. Both goalkeepers defended well. The match was fairly contested, there being an absence of roughness on either side. Dick, the Everton player, against whom complaints of foul play have been made by Notts County to both the Football Association and the League, did not take part in the match
LIVERPOOL COMMENTS
Athletic News - Tuesday 23 October 1888
By the Loiterer
The annual fixture between Liverpool and District and Renfrewshire was a good thing for the Association, with Bootle and Everton both out of the way, but the gate scarcely reached the average of an Everton club game for all that. The Renfrewshire Association has had a very successful career, and has always been too good for Liverpool and District in the past. They came down at last, and at a somewhat unexpected time, for the District team was not so representative of the strength of Liverpool football as other elevens were, which, however, proved unequal to the task of taking down the Scotchmen. Bootle supplied the main strength of the side, and Earlestown three very valuable members, whilst the eleven was completed with a representative from Chester, one from Stanley, and one from Bootle Wanderers. The whole of the originally selected team turned up, and only a couple of changes took place in the side picked to represent the Scotch shire. The way the Liverpool lot went oft was a bit of a surprise to the onlookers, the forwards working together admirably. The visitors received great encouragement from the spectators, for be it remembered that the Liverpool Association is not in favour at Anfield Road. But for a Scotch team the forwards were a little bit clumsy, and not at all up to the Liverpool level. Fleming led off the scoring with a capital goal for Liverpool, and this was closely followed by a second front J. Shaw's foot, whilst the Chester representative got a third almost immediately, to the evident surprise of the spectators and consternation of the visitors. The game seemed as if it would degenerate into a complete rout, so effectively did the Liverpool team combine. But after the third goal came a lull in the excitement; and up to half time play was somewhat open and not too interesting. For the rest of the game there was much that was pleasing in the play, and Renfrewshire made a very gallant effort to avert the impending defeat. The home defence was very stubborn, and Champion was the best of the lot, and very bad to beat. Munro did the trick, however, but Liverpool bestirred themselves, and a grand bit of play by Jameson, first with .J. Shaw and then with Fleming, enabled the last-named to get a fourth goal. From this point the visitors did most of the pressing, but by a very big slice of luck only managed to get their second goal just before the whistle of the referee called for a cessation of the play. Immense credit is due to the winners, who all played a good game, and Veitch, who captained the eleven, did not conceal his satisfaction, being very hilarious about the success of his men. The players, however, complain of the somewhat inadequate arrangements of the committee for their comfort in the dressing-room, and a general want of attention to their convenience. For the visitors it can be said that they were beaten past all hope of retrievement before they warmed to their work, but they afterwards tried to amend the situation by putting forth all their efforts. Their goalkeeper was weak, Dowling was the better of the two backs, Johnstone the only exceptional half, and the left wing the only strong point of their forward play.
EVERTON SUCCESS AT DERBY.
Everton kept up their reputation at Derby for erratic form. They have scored many unlooked for reverses this season, and one or two surprising successes. Derby County have gone off sadly from their brilliant form of the opening days of the season, but Everton, from various causes, were handicapped by the absence of several of their best players, and defeat would not have town a great blow on Saturday. Their success is hence all the more satisfactory, and their position on the League list is very gratifying to their supporters. Some uneasiness might naturally have been felt, notwithstanding the absence of Dick, for their eleven included Frank Sugg, who is not dearly beloved at Derby, and who was the subject of a hostile demonstration in a county match at that place in the late cricket season. However, all went off pleasantly, an unwonted experience for Everton abroad.
Reserves
The Tranmere lot have been steadily improving in the past two seasons but still Everton Reserve was considered a little above their mark. Although the Reserves were short of several of their usual team, they had the services of Dick, of the first team. The hero of the Rovers’ victory was Sherdian, who kept goal splendidly.
NOTES
So Notts have reported Dick, of the Everton team, in the interests of the game. It always amuses me to hear of Notts being so much superior to anyone else. Dick is not a gentlemanly player, but I fancy a great deal of the bother has been brought about through the fracas at Perry Barr. In justice to Dick, it ought to be stated that on neither occasion was the Everton man cautioned by the referee, and both officials know their business.
I think, if there was any repenting at all, it ought to have been by Everton, for although the Notts club were in no way to blame for the conduct of the spectators, the F, A holds them responsible. In my opinion the cause of all newspaper talk was the cowardly action of the spectators, and not what Dick actually did on the field. The man top judge of that was the referee-no one else –and he did not even consider Dick has acted in an ungentlemanly manner, or he would have been cautioned.
THE ROW AT TRENT BRIDGE.
Athletic News - Tuesday 23 October 1888
THE conduct of Dick, the Everton full-back, at Nottingham, on the 13th inst., is to form the subject of an official Investigation, for the committee of the Notts Club have reported him both to the League and to the Football Association. Mr. Lockett, has promised to call a meeting as soon as it is convenient to the heads of the former organisation, while Mr. C. W. Alcock was personally served, as the police officers say, with the notice for the older body. The grounds of complaint against Dick are striking Hodder, kicking Albert Moore, striking a spectator, and swearing. I have no wish to prejudice the case beforehand, but I have no doubt that unprovoked assaults were made upon Hodder and Moore, but the referee did not see them, or, if he did, was afraid to take action lest Everton should leave the field altogether. It has transpired since I last wrote that. Dick was being subjected to a little badinage about Hodgetts when he struck a spectator, a youth in his teens. The latter promptly expressed his intention of going for Dick when play ceased, and, true to his word, he did; but he attacked him from behind in a most cowardly manner with his walking-stick. Seeing the danger of a hooting mob of fifteen hundred people, the members of the Notts committee and the players escorted Dick and prevented him from receiving further harm. This sort of thing, however, must be put down at Trent Bridge; and all other grounds, or football will suffer. I remember Hancock and Caborn, of the Forest, being escorted from the playing ground at Trent Bridge by policemen, for fear or rough usage after Notts had been beaten. On this occasion Notts were the victors, and exasperating though Dick's conduct had been both to the players and to the public, he ought not to have been so maltreated by the populace. Excited crowds must be kept in bounds, and nobody feels this more than the executive of the Notts club, who have forwarded to Everton a full and complete apology for the attack made on Dick, although, of course, they pointed out- the nature of the provocation, and that in the interests of the game they had been compelled to report Dick. Now that the Notts spectators know the humiliating position they have put a hard-working and enterprising committee in, they will probably be more careful in the future.
DENTON v. EVERTON.
Lancashire Evening Post - Tuesday 23 October 1888
On the ground of the former, before 4,000 spectators. Everton, by combined play, soon scored their first goal from the foot of Costley. The game became very fast, both goals being repeatedly visited. Denton had hard lines, but, owing the grand defence of Dick and Ross, could not score. From pass by Sugg, Chadwick scored a second goal. Score half-time: Everton, two goals; Denton, nil. The play during second half was very fast. Everton added another goal, and eventually won by three goals to nil.
DENTON 0 EVERTON 3
October 23 1888. The Liverpool Courier
Everton journey to Denton yesterday to take part in a match for the benefit of E.Bromily, who unfortunately had his leg broken whilst playing at the end of lest season. the following team faced each other . Everton:- Joliffe,, goal, Chadwick (a) and Ross (captain) backs, Weir, Fayer (t) and Farmer, half-backs, Costley, Chadwick (e) Sugg, McKinnon and Berry (a) forwards, :- Denton:- Lowe, goal, Cooke and Seddon backs, Edwards moffatt, and Clake half-backs, Walton Plant, Dowe Warnock and Seddon (t) forwards. 5000 people were present the home was late turning out, being half-an hour after the advertised time for kick off. Everton won the toss, and elector to play with the sun at their backs. The score at half time was Everton 2 Denton 0 final result Everton 3 goals denton 0.
SHUCK GALBRAITH
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 27 October 1888
That another Dundee recruit to the English professional ranks, Shruck Galbriath, of the Our Boys half-back line, has been secured by a Dundee agent for Everton where he is to occupy the position of centre half-back. Galbraith was a good enough man, but we fancy that Everton will not care for him long.
LIVERPUDLIANA
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 27 October 1888
By Richard Samuel.
A NOTABLE VICTORY
At Anfield last Saturday, the Liverpool Association had rare field day. It is I not a little singular that they should have scared a success against Renfrewshire when least expected. But a glance at the records of the Association goes to show that this is quite a feature of their inter-association matches. I remember, Some time back, a very wretched picking went away to Walsall to play an Association of that district, once a rather formidable lot, and how they covered themselves with glory by making a grand fight. And then the history of the games with Cheshire are not at all such as to induce that Association to look forward with any degree of confidence to future meetings. Liverpool teams, bad, moderate and fair, have won and even routed the County lot, when defeat seemed inevitable. Now they have taken down Renfrewshire, a feat which has been beyond their powers until last Saturday. No representative from Everton was included in the team, so that it will be readily seen that nothing like Liverpool’s greatest strength turned out, and this is what makes the victory all the more appreciable. The goalkeeper was from Earlestown, Champion, a player of many seasons; the backs were Bootle's pair, and two of the halves belonged to the same club, the third hailing from Bootle Wanderers. For the forwards, Jamieson, of Bootle, was the centre, the left wing was Earlestown's pair, whilst the right was made up of couple of diminutive players, Fleming, of Chester and Jones, Stanley. A most serviceable side the lot proved, too good for the visitors from ayont the Tweed. These latter were a representative lot, and only two changes were made in the; selected eleven, and I should imagine Dowling’s engagement was a lucky thought, for he was decidedly in better form than his partner at full back. Liverpool won by four goals two, and it was no uncertain victory either, but achieved by sterling play and all- round superiority to their opponents.
EVERTON AGAIN ON THEIR FOOT
The visit of Everton to Derby was made under very adverse circumstances, and therefore in defeating the Derby County team by four goals to two. Dick was given a rest, and Waugh was still disabled, whilst Smalley was too ill to make the journey. The great burst of enthusiasm at Derby seems to have been a flicker, for with the attraction of the much-talked of Liverpool club, and the magnificent weather the attendance only numbered two thousand. The visitors were the better men right through, and as they have driven the Peak men to the bottom of the League list in an out match, it is not likely that Bakewell’s lot can do much to improve that position in the return match, which is at Everton today.
WITH EVERTON AT DERBY
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 27 October 1888
By “Mickey Free”
THE FIRST WIN AWAY
Saturday morning last saw another gathering of Clan Everton at the Central Station preparing for another run through the lovely county of Derby, our destination this time being the county town itself. Farmer was the lost sheep on this occasion and as Geordie has been figuring so respectably in his new position, some anxiety was felt as to the chances of his arriving in time. I took up my position in a quiet corner of the saloon, intending to enjoy a quiet read, but what with the formation of groups about to indulge in “Nap,” or the more select game of whist, the inevitable chat respecting absentees and their successors, and the chaff of the Everton Sec, directed at my fellow scribes representing the Liverpool pink ‘uns, we were on the verge of the county before I could get a chance of settling down. At length all seemed right when my arm was shook and my attention directed to some passing scenery. It was all up despite vigorous attempts and solemn resolutions not to look up again. I put my paper away and feasted my eyes on nature in its loveliest form. The sun was shining as bright and warm as if it were summer; but pretty as the scenery undoubtedly is in summer when the prevailing tints are light and dark green only, it sinks into insignificance when compared with such a day as this. The monotonous green gives place to all the glorious tints of autumn, with the variety of colours all so beautifully blending together that it must be seen to be realized. It is any wonder then, that time sped quickly on, and with me, at any rate, was scarcely felt till there was a sudden stop, and then the usual prosaic demand for tickets brought my mind back to the object of the journey.
WHAT A CHANGE IN STYLE
Mine host of the Derwent did his level best to make us comfortable and satisfy the cravings of the inner man, after which we drove to the County ground. Here we were met by several gentlemen connected with the club, and after a few remarks we divided into parties, and were shown over the pavilion. The members of the Press were courteously invited to take up whatever position suited them best, and before going further I must in justice say that a nicer ground for our winter game could not well be wished for.
WHISPER IT GENTLY
Eh, what? Everton win? Nonsen! Faith and there wasn’t the least bit of doubt about it, and very handsomely they did it! Well, well, who would have thought it? And three good and true men away into the bargain-Smalley, Dick, and Waugh by name.
THE GAME
Everton won the toss, and Jack placed his opponents with their faces to the sun. Higgins commenced operations, and we were soon treated to some very good play on both sides. I was pleased to note that Dobson appeared in good form, as he had a couple of flyers to deal with in the brothers Plackett. The outside man made good attempt, end then Everton took up the running, end lo the much-despised Tommy had headed the bell through after minutes' play. Five minutes later Farmer sent in a long screw shot, which was well met by Beatwick, but Costley coming up at the right moment, dashed the ball through amid considerable applause. Hands against Everton gave the County a chance, but Chatterton shot too high. L. Plackett next a forced corner. The ball was well placed by Roulston, but Joliffe hit out and cleared when it looked any odds on a score. Later on, from a pass by Plackett, Chatterton headed the first goal. With Everton leading two to one, ends were changed, but, thanks to the fine back play of Everton, the County could only manage one other goal, whilst Everton added two, thus winning by four to two.
COMMENTS GENERALLY
Mr. Jope had a light and pleasant task, and nothing could be greater than the contrast between this and the previous match at Nottingham. There, the Everton men could do nothing right; here, all the good points were duly acknowledged, and there was a total absence of anything unpleasant. Latham kicked well, and under the circumstances Bestwick performed very well in goal. Roulston impressed me favorably as a half-back. The left-wing and centre were the pick of the forwards, although Chatterton put in some good work. Joliffe could not be blamed for the goals cored, and taken, all round, Charlie did very well. Ross was in good form, and was ably assisted by Dobson. The three halves were all that could be desired; but I’m sorry I can’t say so much for the forwards. McKinnon has developed a style which used to be admired six or seven years ago, but it won’t do now. It’s simply waste of time and energy dodging in and out between players and ultimately getting dispossessed where a clean pass would be effective and useful. Besides, he is not fast enough to indulge in it. Watson was placed at a disadvantage by these tactics. Sugg was useful in clearing the road for his fellow-forwards, and though he did nothing to attract attentions he certainly helped the others to do so. Chadwick and Costley did not get on so well, the latter playing the better game of the two, as he never kept the ball longer than necessary. I shall be glad to see Waugh in his place again.
CHARITY
Everton promised to play a match at Denton for the benefit of one of the players who was hurt some time ago. They only received notice on Sunday, but they kept their promise. A capital game was played on Monday before a large number of spectators, and a pleasant evening was afterwards spent at Bellevue. Before proceeding to the latter the team were entertained by the Denton Club, and in recognition of the hearty and hospitable reception received, Mr. Barclay, amid loud applause, announced that the Everton club would bear all their expenses.
NOTTINGHAM CHIT-CHAT
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 27 October 1888
By “Laceman.”
A “DICKY” TRANSACTION CHAPTER 2
The Notts Committee, after careful deliberation, decided to send a full and complete apology to the Everton Executive for the unprovoked attack made on Dick by the crowd at Trent Bridge, but at the same time they pointed out that Dick provoked the people, and in the interests of the game they had decided to report him both to the League and to the Football Association. I must say that on due consideration I approve of this action, for it is evident to me that neither Frank Sugg, the referee, nor “Mickey Free” saw the precise incidents, as I happened to either by good luck or good management. Sugg could certainly not keep his eye on Dick, for he was always playing in front of him, while it would be unwise to prophecy how many incidents a referee either misses or mistakes in every game. To say that Dick merely touched Albert Moore with his knee in the back and used unparliamentarily language in a heated moment, is to gloss over his more glaring offences, that of kicking and striking Hodder, and of delivering a blow at a spectator. The Notts committee feel that his course expressions and his treatment of the onlookers brought on the scene, and it is from this point of view, rather than from the conduct of Dick to their players, that they have taken the matter up. Dick apologized to Hodder, and the latter is inclined to let the matter end there, but the Notts Committee feel that men should be taught to control their tempers on the field in relation to the public, who are entitled to the utmost consideration, for surely those who find the money keep the game alive.
EVERTON V DERBY COUNTY
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 27 October 1888
These teams met in dull weather to-day before 5,000 spectators. The County had four absentees. The teams faced each other follows: Derby; Marshall, goal; Williamson and Roulstone, backs, Harbor, Selvey, and Hopewell, half backs; Chatterton, H, Plackett, Higgins, Needham, and L. Plackett, forwards Everton: Smalley, goal; Ross and Dobson, backs; Farmer, Holt, and Weir, half backs; Costley Chadwick, Sugg, Watson, and McKinnon, forwards. Referee, Mr. W. Fairhurst. Everton won the toss. Higgins kicked off against the wind, and immediately Costley had hard lines, striking the bar, Sugg repeating the dose a minute later. Needham next beat Smalley. Everton then pressed. Farmer shot across, and Sugg headed in, but Marshall saved finely. Ross then went forward and equalized. McKinnon soon added a second. L. Plackett troubled Smalley twice. Everton then came up and Marshall cleared several times cleverly. Just on half-time Watson added a third point. Everton resumed after change of ends, Ross kicking off. A free kick caused Everton trouble, but Plackett shot high. Chadwick then shot in, Marshall cleared, and McKennon added a fourth goal, a claim of off-side being disallowed. A big return by Farmer, and Ross then added a fifth goal, a beautiful screw by Costley brought about sixth downfall, McKennon heading through. Ross then had hard lines, the ball striking the upright. L. Plackett then by a beauty scored a second goal. L. Plackett next made a grand run up the left, but was well tackled by Dobson. A comer followed, Holt cleared and McKinnon dashed along, but Roulston pulled him up. Everton continued to have the best the game. A pretty dash by McKinnon, Watson and Ross was well cleared by Roulston. Final Result’ Everton 6, Derby 2
SPECIAL
Although there was no such crowd at Anfield-road this afternoon as I saw when the Villa were there, still the attendance was quite of the respectable order. The kick-off was announced for the early hour (for Everton) of 3 o’clock, but there must have been five thousand persons to welcome the Derbyshire men. Dick was given a further rest and Waugh was again on the absent list. Indeed, it is whispered that he will not be seen out again this season, as his leg is taking bad ways. This is not only unfortunate for the club but for the player, whose value is undoubted. The visitors came with an indifferent team, only ten in number. The speedy Bakewell and the backs were amongst the missing ones, and there were such alterations in the positions that the team hardly knew itself. And yet they had the luck to score the first point and that early. -It was sharply accomplished and the ball passed quite out of the reach of Smalley. And this, mind you, against a strong breeze, which blew right down the field. Fur a few minutes Everton were hard at work endeavouring to equalise, but not in a style that suited the captain, who changed places with Sugg, the latter joining Dobson at full-back. The cheers which welcomed this move burst out with double force when Ross scored a capital goal, the great footballer shaking hands with himself over the feat. This success had a stimulating effect on the home forwards, who at half-time felt pretty easy with three goals to one. In the second half Chatterlon had the worst of a collision and retired for a time, whilst when he did resume he was useless, so that his side were further handicapped. Despite these drawbacks, however, they played up manfully, L. Plackett on the extreme left putting in some deer like runs. The Derby men managed to beat Smalley with a long high flyer, which ducked under the very corner of the bar. On the other hand, however, the Liverpool club got the ball through thrice more, and thus won handsomely. It was a pleasant and agreeable game, the main feature of which was Marshall's splendid work in goal. He did not relish the attentions Costley, who ''went” for him at every opportunity, and on one occasion, came a cropper against the boards. He rose with a broad grin on his face, but it was as nothing compared with that which illumined the “physog “of the good-tempered custodian.
NUGGETS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 27 October 1888
BOOTLE RESERVES 2 EVERTON RESERVES 3
October 29 1888. The Liverpool Mercury
These teams met for the second time this season at Hawthorn Road. About 1500 people witnessed the match. Milward opened play and Bootle were first to get near goal, but the attack was at once eased Briscoe beating woods a corner being only gained from Milwards kick. The game proceeded on even terms for a time and then Devlin, from the right nearly enabled Ferguson to score, Barbour heading into goal a moment later. Bootle again closed up in a threatening manner and on the ball being well played a warm tussle in the goalmouth gave the home team the laid, Joliffe succumbing to the scrimmages. Everton now put Howarth and Spencer on their mettle and, assisted mainly by the activity of Ross the invaders were well taken in hand Keys shooting over and nothing coming of a corner. replaying to a movement of the Bootle forwards Falls and Berry got up to goal on the left, and Keys making ample amends for a faulty appreciation of a previous pass scored a good goal for the visitors. Pollock headed clear from a free kick taken by Woods but Bootle at once returned though not permitted to become dangerous. Spencer sent well up the centre from which Everton raced on the left Fall's shot being handled whilst Briscoe went just outside in an excellent attempt. A corner however was forced and this being turned to account, the score stood in favour of Everton by 2 goals to 1. The closing incident of the first half being a fair attempt by Briscoe who was a little wide of the post in as ground shot. On resuming Everton gave hands, and had to fall back Morris's screw shot being taken out of its intended course by the wind,, a further shot meeting with no better success. Milward was then seen tussling with Woods and the latter getting the upper hand Bootle again made tracks for goal, Joliffe chucking out and in a moment Griffiths had to resort to a like maneuvers a return going over the bar. An aggressive action on Bootle's right caused anxiety relief coming from a corner placed by Morris and then Howarth cleverly beat Falls and stayed a rush. Morris following up and taking play inside the Everton quarters, from whence the visitors rushed down the centre, Griffiths failed to meet Milward's final kick and so gave Everton a further goal-a claim of offside not obtaining the approval of Mr Lamont. Moffatt kicking up, hands fell to Bootle in front of goal, But Everton were equal to the emergency, Keys in turn trying a long shot of merit from the right. A smart bit of forward play worked the ball hard in front of the visitors goal. Morris shooting in brilliantly, and from a free kick right in the goalmouth Bootle cleverly beat Joliffe. Everton then had a turn Griffiths kicking clear. Barbour and Morris headed a brisk run, and with great emergy infused in the game both ends rapidly reached. As the end came, Bootle pitched repeated hot scrimmages in front of Joliffe, but the defence proved ex-captionally strong and no opening being found for the rain of shots the home team had to accept a defeat in an even contest of 3 goals to 2. Teams Bootle Reserves:- Griffiths goal, Spencer and Howarth, backs, Dodd Moffatt and Woods (f) half-backs Morris (t) Devlin, Ferguson (f), Anderson (r), and Barbour (a) forwards. Everton Reserves:- Joliffe (c), goal, Chadwick (a) and Wharmby (h), backs, Fryer (t), Pollock (h) (captain), and Jones (wh), half-backs, Keys (j), Briscoe (w), Milward (a), Berry (a), and Falls (r) forwards.
EVERTON 6 DERBY COUNTY 2 (game 8)
October 29 1888. The Liverpool Mercury
Nearly 8000 Everton supporters put in an appearance at Anfield on Saturday to witness the above return fixture. The Derby executive, not being satisfied with their clubs decisive defeast by the Liverpoolians resolved at a meeting on Monday to send the strongest team possible to reverse the previous result; but this they were disappointed, as three of their first men-failed to put in an appearance at the last moment and the local team had to supply them with a substitute in Harbour who prove worthy of his place. On the other hand, Everton again played last week's eleven, with one exception Smalley being sufficiently recovered to take on his accustomed place between the posts. Ross again won the toss, and elected to play with a strong wind, at his back. Higgins kicked off. The home left were the first to become conspiouous and Williamson just cleared in the nick of time but from a return Sugg hit the bar twice with well directed shots, and then Derby left wing got away, and Needham beat Smalley with a good shot. Ross now went centre forward and Sugg partnered Dobson. This change worked well, and seemed to arouse the homesters, who kept raining in shots to Marshall but some time later before Ross was able to Equalised with a scorcher. Again Everton got up and Marshall had to give a corner to save his charge, which was nicely taken by Farmer, and McKinnon who was in waiting headed through a second goal for Everton. From the midfield kick L.Packett and Needham raced down, Dobson and Weir relieving and the leather was soon again in the Derby quarters by beautiful passing of the home right and centre, but Marshall was found on the alert, and L.Plackett called on Smalley, who threw away , Dobson enabled Everton to again invade Marshall's end, and McKinnon and Holt had the hardest of luck with their shots, the Derby custodian surpassing himself with his remarkable saves. Sugg having pulled up Higgins near in, Ross was soon at the other end and Marshall in saving conceding another corner. Which however, was worked clear, and the Derby left pair again got down but L.Packett was wide in the finish. Williamson saved Chadwick but Costley was lying handy and all but beat the custodian with an oblique shot. Two corners were nicely cleared by Derby but just before the whistle sounded for half-time, Marshall, in working a corner kick of Weir, put the leather to the foot of Watson who guided a third goal to the home team. Everton had the best of the play up to this stage, but had a fine goalkeeper against them, whose skill was duly noticed on taking up his position at the Oakfield-road end. Resuming the home forwards seemed to show up with greater dash against the wind, and soon assumed the command. Higgins and L.Plackett paid a flying visit to the visitors end to which Holt and Dobson attended, and then commenced a mean attack on Marshall's charge, which at length succumbed to McKinnon who beat that custodian for the fourth time. Followed by Ross kicking a fifth point a minute later and breasting goal six shortly afterwards. Chatterto having collided with Holt was useless for the remainder of the game. Again Ross was conscious in working a pass from Watson, but Marshall shook him off. Three corners having been cleared by Derby McKinnon was again soon in good work, taking the ball down in fine style and Marshall had to fist out two warm ones from him. L.Plackett at length was rewarded by screwing a second goal for his side amidst applause. Ross having headed a corner kick over the bar. L.Plackett again tried to augment the visitors score but Dobson cleared, and Holt saved a return under the bar. From now to the finish Everton completely hemmed in the visitors with spendid passing but failed to add to their total, one of the hardest games, so far as the homesters were concerned, again ending in favour of Everton by 6 goals to 2. Teams; Everton:- Smalley, goal, Dobson and Sugg, backs, Weir, Holt, and Farmer half-backs, McKinnon, Watson. Ross (captain) Chadwick and Costley forwards. Umpire Berry (e) Derby County:- Marshall goal Williamson and Rowiston backs Harbour, Selvety, and Hopewell, half-backs Chatterton, Plackett (h) Higgins, Needham, and Plackett (l) forwards. Umpire Richardson, Referee Mr. Fairhurst (Bolton)
EVERTON REVIEW
October 29 1888. The Liverpool Mercury
In their return engagement with Derby County, Everton had a very easy task set before them to repeat their first success over the Peakities and instead of a score of 4 goals to 2 the margin was enlarged to the breath of 6 to 2, and might have been much wider had the Anfieldites deemed it necessary to avail themselves of the ever recurring chances. This was Everton's eight League contest and having now won five-Accrington, Notts County, Aston Villa and Derby County twice being their victims-they are fairly in the running for a high if not the highest position in the championship. Dick-who by the by, has got the advantage over Notts County officials in their complaint to the League of his conduct at Trent Bridge-had no place in the team for a second time Dobson again justifying his selection, and with Smalley in his old position between the posts instead of Joliffe the eleven was the same as did so well at Derby a week ago. On the converse of the shield, however, the visitors came with a quartet of different hands to these of the previous tussle with Everton. Marshall Habour Selvy, and Needham, Bestwick Lathron, Wright, and Bakewell-at the chances excepting Marshall, who was irreproachable in goal, cannot be voted an unadiluted success. With a sequence of bad fortunate, the Derby officials are experimenting to ascertain the spring of their weakness, which on Saturday proved in forwards and halfs. Everton had the advantage of a strong wind on opening operations, and Marshall dropped in for a lot of warm work, but still Needham breaking loose easily beat Smalley and that before the game was five minutes old. This aroused Ross to reform, he resorting to his usual tactic when matters are not running smoothly of himself taking charge of the centre Sugg then assisting Dobson in the back department. Ross soon drew up level with a shot of no indecision, McKinnon followed with a second goal and before half-time Marshall made Everton a great present of a third in attending to a corner. Though facing the wind, the home club continued to put goals on merrily will they had reached half a do on Ross laying claim to a couple, and McKinnon the remaining one. Whilst the last point of the match was accredited to L.Pickett, Dobson was the most useful, and finished back on the held Sugg doing satisforily in his new position as defence. Holt despite his injury at Derby, and which made it doubtful if he would be able to play taken premier honours at Half though Farmer and Weir ran him close. Ross was all right at centre,, but McKinnon who has evinced a gratifying improvement of late, was the most accomplished of the home forwards. Of the visitors L packett was far in front of his colleagues always excepting the goalkeepers.
REPORTS AND RUMOURS
Athletic News - Tuesday 30 October 1888
There is to be improvement on a large scale in the accommodation at Anfield-road, where 18,000 people are to be provided far. A big stand is to be erected at the Anfield-road end, which will hold 6,000 spectators. All this will be wanted on Boxing Day.
It is generally the first question at Everton "Who is playing centre? The rumours of Jamieson going over are very persistent, and so are the attentions of agents with the Bootle centre. The Bootle executive, on the other hand, express unbounded confidence in the loyalty of the Dumbarton wan, who has been elected vice captain of the team.
Dobson will play full-back for Everton for some time, and on his present form is quite worth his place. Davie Waugh's injury in the Villa match will most likely cause his absence from the Everton team to be indefinitely prolonged, a bone of his leg being badly shattered.
The cheering of the goal-keeper on crossing over appears to be an established custom at Anfield-road, but its significance is likely to be lost by indiscriminate indulgence, as was the case on Saturday.
The Everton Committee are behaving very discreetly in the matter of Importations, and disclaims all knowledge or connection with any negotiations with the players of their neighbours. Yet one of their number is frequently mentioned in Bootle circles in such connection.
BURY V EVERTON
Athletic News - Tuesday 30 October 1888
To The Editor of the Athletic News
Sir-last season we arranged a first team home-and- home fixture with Everton. We sent our first and they sent their second, so we sought the assistance of the Lancashire executive, who ordered Everton to replay the match, the date to be amicably arranged between us. We offered May 5, which Everton refused, and we told them that was the last day we could offer that season as we only took the ground up to the end of April, but had obtained permission for that day. They then offered us May 12th or 19th, and, of course, we could not accept either of those dates, and they then refused to have anything further to do with the matter. We again placed the matter before the executive, who on Wednesday last, instead of vindicating their previous decision, actually turned round and said they declined to go further in the matter, and it would have to drop. I think the treatment is anything but just to us, and this ordering and then recanting can only tend to bring the executive into contempt with the football world.—Yours, &c., John Hoyle; Chairman Bury A.F.C.
LIVERPOOL COMMENTS
Athletic News - Tuesday 30 October 1888
By “Loiterer”
THE RIVAL RESERVES.
For the second time the Bootle and Everton Reserves met at Hawthorne-road, and once more the men from Anfield came off successful. It would seem that in these games the same fatality hangs over the heads of the Bootle Juniors as usually falls to the lot of the Seniors in their engagements with Everton—a fatality which always places them just one goal behind their rivals. Everton had a splendid lot on duty. Fancy Chadwick and Wharmby backs in a Liverpool reserve team With the exception of Costley—whose promotion to the first team promises to be of long duration. as poor Davie Waugh is laid low with a very serious injury—with this one exception the Everton reserve was the strongest possible. Bootle, too, had made an effort to get a strong team together, and with some degree of success. Unfortunately one of their forwards turned out a complete frost, although he had good credentials, and was said to have played for the reserve of that mushroom Scotch organisation, the Celtic, which has had such remarkable success in its short history, Bootle scored first, but this success was quickly discounted by the visitors getting a couple of goals. A third goal, a very doubtful-looking one, was also awarded them, and Bootle looked well beaten. They pulled together with remarkable spirit at the close, and there was a lot of excitement aroused when Morris got a good goal, and made numerous fine attempts to save the game. These were fruitless, and Everton won by three goals to two. The winners had a much more coherent attack than the losers, but there was not much to choose between the defence of either side. Milward and Keys make capital reserves, a remark which also applies to Wharmby and Briscoe, whilst the regular Everton juniors are very skillful.
NOTES
The Bolton Wanderers have had the satisfaction of beating both the crack Liverpool clubs at Pike-lane. What will they do with Everton in the return fixture at Infield-road next Saturday?
Davie Waugh is hardly likely to be seen out again this season. I hear that instead of his leg showing signs of recovery the damaged bone is enlarging, and unless a rapid change sets in Everton will lose his services. Waugh as may be imagined, is greatly missed by his Liverpool friends.
What has come over Frank Sugg? That he was a very capable footballer last season cannot be denied, but he has shown no form at all this season. Perhaps he would do better if he were permanently settled in his favourite position at half-back, but he does not shape at all as centre forward, whilst he will not do at full back.
That second victory over Derby County has sent Everton up with a bound in the League race. They now stand fourth, whilst the County have slipped down last of all. It seems strange that, after beginning so well against the Wanderers at Bolton, the Derbyshire men should get beaten as they have done week after week.
The action of the Everton F.C. cannot be too highly commended. It appears that the case of E. Bromley, a player of the Denton F.C., who unfortunately broke his leg last season, was brought before them, and they immediately decided to give their services- though the man was an utter stranger to them-in a benefit match to be played at Denton. The match came off on Monday last and Bromley received a bumper-between 40 pounds and 50 pounds. The most praiseworthy incident in connection with the match was the fact that the Everton F.C. executive would not accept a stiver for expenses, even insisting upon paying for the tea which was provided after the match.
Notts offered the Everton Club and Dick a chance of an honourable retreat if Dick would give a written apology for his bad language. This offer was rejected but the League meeting in Manchester on Friday night virtually enforced it.
DERBY COUNTY AT ANFIELD-ROAD.
Athletic News - Tuesday 30 October 1888
By “The Tramp”
I need not tell you, Mr. Editor, about football being in the heyday of its popularity just now at Anfield-road. Go when you will, let the attraction be what may, you can be sure of an attendance such as would cheer the heart of any treasurer. The presence of our biggest teams serves to pack the commodious enclosure to its utmost limits, and it is rare indeed that the crowd does not reach five thousand. Quite this number paid toll on Saturday to witness the return League fixture with Derby County. Only a week previous Everton had made the long journey to Derby and scored their first win away from home by four to two, so that the supporters of the Liverpool club had no qualms about the result of the present contest. The County maybe said to have forfeited their chance of success by sending a miserable team. Besides having to borrow a player, they came minus both full backs and that fast-going forward, Bakewell. The front rank had to be re-arranged, two of the half backs were sent to the rear and a stranger thrust into the half back division, so that the County's prospects were well-nigh hopeless. On the other side I missed Dick and Waugh, the latter being still too lame to join his comrades. The visitors were out punctually to time—three o'clock—but Everton were somewhat later, waiting for Holt. The turf was in tip-top condition, and as a stiffest wind blew lengthways of the ground there were some anxiety about the toss. This favoured Ross, who, of course, sent the County to face the breeze. They were soon busy at work, the speed of the visiting forwards being one of the first things to attract attention. L. Plaskett skipped along at a rare pace, and required some catching when once away. It was after one of his dashing runs that Needham opened the scoring, the ball being kicked just inside the post before Smalley could make out what was going to happen. The point was cheered heartily, as may be imagined. Before this Costley had made the County bar rattle, whilst Sugg had barely headed over. Ross shouted to his men to play up, but as they did not shape to his liking he changed places with Frank, and commenced operations as centre forward. Jack is a great favourite at Everton, and was cheered to the echo as he came to the front. I have heard it said that the great footballer is too selfish to be successful as a forward. Well, I can take an affidavit that he was not selfish on Saturday. Indeed, he might have shot several times with advantage, instead of which he passed out to the wings. However, he had not been long in his new position before he kicked a capital goal, following which points were added by McKinnon and Watson, whilst a claim for another goal was refused. Mr. Fairhurst being of opinion that the ball went fully a yard over the bar. McKinnon was twice penalized for offside play, and Costley ' caused some friction by needlessly charging the goalkeeper after he had knocked the ball out. At the interval the home men were leading by three to nil. It was desperately hot going, and all the players seemed glad of the usual truce. With the game resumed, the visitors were pressed a good deal. They had a good opportunity of scoring from a foul, but it came to nothing, and then some lively exchanges at the other end ended in McKinnon still further improving the position of the Liverpool club. After this Ross put on another goal, whilst very soon afterwards a splendid screw almost from the corner flag, by Costley, was headed through by McKinnon. Of course, it was now all over with the Peak men, who some time before this had lost Chatterton. He collided heavily with one of the Evertonians, with the result that he had to retire for some minutes, and when he reappeared he could do no more than hop about. L. Plackett evoked a ringing cheer by scoring a really splendid goal almost from the grand stand, the ball dropping under at the extreme corner of the bar. More than one player was in doubt as to whether the ball really did pass through, but there was no appeal against the point. L. Hackett gave us another exhibition or two of how he could show his opponents his heels, and George Dobson had his work cut out to get at him anyway. He generally managed to block his path, however, if he could not catch him, so that no real harm was done. When time was up the ball was in the Derby territory, the score reading Everton six to their antagonists' two. The result of the match was to send Everton up to the fourth position on the League list, and to bring the County down to the very bottom. Marshall, let me say in conclusion, kept goal with unusual brilliance, all the more praise being due to him from the fact that he had no real assistance from his strange backs.