A LOSS FOR EVERTON
April 3, 1890. The Liverpool Courier.
J. Masden, the famous Darwen back, who was expected to play with the Everton Club has signed the professional agreement to play for the Darwen Club next season.

EVERTON v. LONDON CALEDONIANS.
Liverpool Mercury - Saturday 05 April 1890
Everton played the first of their three Easter holiday matches yesterday afternoon, at Anfield- road, before a crowd numbering between 12,000 and 14,000, and had as their opponents the above well-known southern club, whom Everton defeated in London in November last by 6 goals to 1. . The day was all that could be desired, and the field of play was in splendid condition. Latta and Geary were again absent, as also was Cox, but the former will play this afternoon against his sturdy countrymen, the famous Celtic. Punctual to the advertised time-half-past two-Hannah led his men on the field, amidst hearty cheers from the large audience, the Londoners following a minute after, and receiving a like, reception. Hannah won the toss, and Lambie started with the sun in his face. The game was not a minute old when Holt sent to Kirkwood, who passed to Chadwick, and the latter put a flyer beyond the reach of the -Scottish custodian. From the goal kick, Lambie trickily ran through, but was intercepted by Holt, who sent a long shot outside. After the Caledonians had crossed the half line the Evertonians took up the attack, and after a corner to them had been disposed of Chadwick gave his side a further lead  with a beautiful swift shot. The visitors now aroused themselves, and a couple of, shots were sent outside Jolliffe. Everton then came away and had a corner, which was eventually put out-side by Hammond. Another corner fell to the homesters, and a lot of play' ensued in the goal mouth, when Kirkwood neatly headed a third point for Everton.  Lambie and Burns in a short pass travelled along, and Brown threw a good chance away by kicking wide of the posts.  Holt was applauded as he eased Hogarth of the leather, and Milward sent a flyer over the bar.  Play remaining open for some time both ends a were visited, when Douglas got possession, and Lambie narrowly escaped getting his side a point a with a well worked shot, which only missed by a few inches, while Hammond at the other end headed one over. Time after time did the visitors try to make headway on the left, but Hannah a was always on the alert and kept his forwards well fed, with the result that Sellars and Casselton had always plenty to do in stemming the dangerous onflow of their opponents, and several times Brady and Kirkwood shaved the uprights. Just before half time play became very' exciting, so far as the homesters were concerned, in Caledonian quarters.  Milward and Chadwick shook the up- rights, but at length the strenuous efforts of the homesters were rewarded, Milward speeding along and crossing to Kirkwood, who tipped a fourth point for the Anfield-roaders. With the game in midfield half time was called, with the score-Everton, 4 goals; Caledonians, nil. During the interval Everton rested, gipsy-like, inside the circle, squeezing the lemon, - Restarting the Caledonians went right away, and Jolliffe had to steer a well- directed shot from Burns, and it was not until Doyle got in a timely kick that danger was averted, and Hammond missed a good opportunity in the goal mouth. Keeping his men in fine line, Lambie trundled again to the attack, when Doyle stepped in, and enabled his side to pay a flying visit to Stirling, but Parry shot over. Enthusiasm now rose amongst the spectators as Chadwick, getting the ball from his left back, gave Stiring a handful.  That custodian threw clear, but Brady meeting the return, banged a fifth goal beyond the reach of the big custodian.  From the kick-off Brown got possession and went along single-handed on the left, finishing up splendidly by hitting the crossbar-a near thing indeed for the Caldonioans.  The goal kick saw again on the home left, and Milward getting hold sent over to the right, where Kirkwood was lying handy, and the latter again scored for Everton.  After this the visitors showed some rather neat short passing tactics, and brought play towards Joliffe and twice Brown sent in two well-aimed shots, a fruitless corner also falling to their lot.  Even play was opened up by Holt nicely robbing Lambie and lobbing to Hammond, who again could find no opening, and Milward finished up a fine bit of play by Brady and Kirkwood with a weak attempt.  By downright hard and plucky play Everton again took up the game, and after Chadwick had sent in a fruitless shot Hammond augmented the scoring sheet with a low shot, in trying to save his Stirling hurt his ear.  Chadwick was then seen in a plucky run down, eluding all opposition and winding up by scoring goal 8.  The Caledonians, though playing stubbornly right through, never could get in advance of the home defence, and as a consequence the whole of their defence was taxed to the uttermost.  A minute from time Everton. Forced a corner from Sellars, and being nicely placed by or Kirkwood, Milward was able to add another point a, fast and pleasant game ending in a win for Everton. Final result-Everton, 9 goals; London Caledonians, nil. Teams: Caledonians- Stirling, goal; Sellar and Casselton, backs; Key, Harvey, and Douglas, half-backs; Rae, Hogarth, Lambie, Burns and Brown, forwards.  Everton; Jolliffe, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Weir, Holt and Parry, half-backs; Kirkwood, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.  Referee; Mr. Lythgoe. 
ASSOICATION
Liverpool Association today have an opportunity of seeing the well-known Celtic team, as they visit Anfield to play a return match with Everton.  The Celtic, unfortunately will apparently be without Groves, Kelly, McLaren, and McKeown, who have been selected to assist in the international, but their places are sure to be well filled; and with Everton fully represented-Smalley back again in goal, and Latta on the outside right wing- a great game should ensue, or its issue is of special moment, from the fact that these teams have met twice before this season and have won a game each. 
Everton v Celtic, Anfield road, kick-off at four p.m.  Everton team; Smalley, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Holt and Parry, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. 

EVERTON v. CELTIC.
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 05 April 1890
At Everton. The Celtic team was very poor representation of the great Glasgow club, whilst Everton, with the exception of Hammond for Geary was in full strength. Smalley and Latta making their re-appearance. The Celtic kicked off after four o’clock, and the Everton men at once made tracks for McLaughlin.  He saved once, but immediately after gave a corner. The ball was nicely placed by Chadwick, and Hammond shot the first goal within five minutes of starting, Dowds and Naughton made a good start, and, after a pretty passing run. Naughton headed barely wide of the post. Some wild and rambling play followed, both ends being visited, but with no definite or well-conceived plan of attack. Milward made one wild shy for the visitors’ goal, and a couple by Campbell at the other end went very wrong. A capital charge down was made by Brady and Latta. A splendid run and shot of Dowds’ were followed by a breakaway on the Everton left, Chadwick making a grand shot. At the finish McLaughlin cleverly parried it, and a free kick for hands against Hammond enabled Reynolds to kick the ball into safely. The Celts then went off in excellent style, but Hannah sent them back, and then close to McLaughlin, but Celts first scored. At half-time the score was –Everton 1, Celtic 1.
The second half opened with a feeble attack on the Celtic quarters and then a severe and well-sustained pressure upon Smalley’s charge.  Campbell and Dowds both came near, and Smalley saved twice from Naughton.  A sudden rally of the home forwards ended in Hammond shooting a splendid goal, after 20
Minutes play, and Latta, just after, scored with a magnificent screw.  Play was subsequently fast and exciting, mostly in Celtic quarters.

EVERTON 9 LONDON CALEDONIANS 0
April 5,1890. The Liverpool Courier
This match was played at Anfield yesterday, in the presence of over 10,000 spectators. Lambie kicked off, and Brady at once charge of the leather, and passed over to the left wing from whence Chadwick neatly notched the first point. The homesters tightly penned their opponents the backs, however, for some time holding them away. At length Weir, who was performing finely, placed the ball to Chadwick, who scored with a swift ground shot, Stirling making a worthy effort to arrest the progess of the ball by throwing himself at it. Not much time had been allowed topelapsed before Kirkwood beautifully headed the third goal, when the goalkeeper and full back were in the wake. Chiefly by Lambie executive the Caledonians worked down and the ball being sent over to the left, Burns had as clear an opening as he could have wished, but he made a sad blunder and his side had to suffer for it by the loss of a certain point. The ensuing play tended to show a vast superiority possessed by the home lot over their antagonists, and from the advantageous pitch their took up the visitors were luckily in escaping further disaters. Lambie tripped off at one time and “diddled” the backs very adroitly, but his shy at goal was a few inches on the wrong side. This was a diversion from the ordinary run of play of only a few minutes duration the Anfielders again performing the usual routine business of “hard lines” Hammond headed an inch or two above the crossbar. Milward with a shot of electrical speed sent a thrill through the goalkeeper, Chadwick also presented this gentleman with a good handful, whilst Brady and Kirkwood did their best to level the upright. Milward with an express shot struck the under part of the crossbar, with great damage to the white wash, but the ball returned into play. The Caledonians bounced off with no better success then previously, as Doyle and Parry were able to cope with the menace, and Milward contributed one of those brilliant dashes with a finale in the shape of an awe-inspring shot, whick Kikwood was able to convert into another point. half-time was then called with the score Everton 4, Caledonians nil. After the restart the Metropolitans, with very nice combination from the centre, and right wing, took up a satisfactory position, which, however, availed them nothing, the opposing backs doing all that was required. The home team continued the tactics record in the first half, Sellar and Cassetton with great perseverance preventing them from combutting a vital injury. Chadwick from the centre, gave Sterling a heavy one to deal, he succeeded in with, and keeping at away but Brady was in the vicinity and returned the ball with interest. After the reverse the Caldonians threatened from the left and Burns had hard luck to send the ball on the crossbar from whence it dropped behind. The home lot careered away again, and Milward swiftly shot across the goalmouth, Kirkwood rushing up, and scoring in really magnificent style. A couple of corners were obtained by the Evertonians, these, however, being uneventful, and then Lambie and Burns forced Weir to make a similar concession. This was also unfruitful, and Milward shot away and kicked in, Stirling forsaking his post in order to clear the ball. Hammond at this time being on the leather was afford a very ample opportunity as the goal was deserted, but he mulled it fearfully by shooting high over the bar. A few minutes later a very fine movement of passes between Milward, Chadwick and Hammond took place, and culminated in a goal from the foot of the last mentioned player. Stirling had been rather heavily charged by Kirkwood and was for a brief period injured, but he recovered quickly and resumed duty. Burns was to the fore with a grand dribble, but he was robbed by Weir, and the ball being given to Chadwick, this player went straight away and obtained the right goal with an easy attempt. Just on the call of time, a ninth goal was scored (Milward) from a scrimmage. Teams; Everton: - Joliffe, goal, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle, backs, Weir Holt and Parry half-backs, Kirkwood, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. London Caledonians: - Stirling, goal, Sellars, and Cassetton, backs, Key, Harbie, and Douglas, half-backs, Rae, Hogarth, Lambie, Brown and Burns, forwards.

EVERTON 3 CELTIC 1
April 7, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
Played at Anfield on Saturday, in the presence of nearly 12,000 spectators. Teams Everton: - Smalley goal, Hannah (Captain) and Doyle, backs, Kirkwood, Holt, and Parry, half-backs Latta, Brady Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward forward. Celtic: - McLaughlin, goal, McCallum, and Reynolds, backs, Gallacher, Madden, and Mitchell, half-backs, Dowds, Naughton, Campbell, Dunbar and Coleman, forward. The men from Scotland were somewhat tardy in making their appearance on the ground, and the interval was spent in applauding Smalley who in practice was punching the ball out finely and seemed to have gained a great deal of benefit by his holiday. Celtic took the kick off at a quarter past four. Parry stopped the rush, and the ball being sent over to the right wing. Latta who had resumed his usual station, went beautiful away, and he and Brady were obstructed barely in time by Madden. The course of the play, was setting in favour of the homesters, and Latta made the goalkeeper shiver with one of his puzzling screw shots. Further grand play by the outside right mainly accounted for the corner to the Evertonians. Chadwick took the kick, and the ball dropping to centre, Hammond headed it through to the great enjoyment of the spectators. Now the Celtic left wing indulged in some very tricky movements, which almost completely non-plussed the home backs. This resulted in Dowy having a capital offering made to him, but Doyle outwitted him, Milward went off in a spirited dribble, his final effort, however, being very erratic, but in the ensuing play Chadwick was a shining light. Milward improved in his shooting, and on one occasion had distinctly hard luck. Hammond was a little flurried at one time or otherwise he could scarily have failed to score. A series of exchanges followed in the home territory, in which the backs on both sides were conspicuous with long relief kicks. The visiting forwards working with the accuracy of machines evoked admiration by the way in which they led up to the goal attack, but their shooting was slightly off colour or else a goal would have accrued. The homesters gradually gained the supremacy in point of position, and Chadwick sent in a stinger although had it gone through it would not have reckoned, as Hammond had previously fouded one of his antagonists. From the free kick awarded, Dowds was enabled to show his splendid fast dribbling powers, but he spoiled all by kicking too far. Everton only made a slight feint, when the visitors returned to the attack, and Smalley had to put away a neat dropping shot from the foot of Coleman. The baser spirits of some of the players seemed now to be over-ruling their judgement, and rather rough tactics were consequently resorted to. This was apparently particularly the case with Hammond and Holt against Campbell and Madden, against whom several fouls had to be recorded. The onslaughts made by the Evertonians were frequently and Brilliant and the advantage was on their side for a considerable time. The Celts, however, by perseverance managed to improve their position and a couple of minutes before the whistle went for half-time Campbell scored with a slow shot, Smalley being impelled by the crush immediately in front of him. Half-time; Everton 1 goal, Celtic 1 goal.there was some luck of vigour and speed on recommencing, and honours were fairly evenly divided. The Celtic were very much to the front through the exertions of the right wing, but Doyle and Hannah were very cool, and their calculations invariably proved correct. A free kick in capital quarters was awarded the visitors without benefit to them, but they would not be held off, and the backs were busy for some time. Coleman was responsible for a splendid low screw shot, but Smalley was not to be beaten. Doyle and Hannah were battering away at the ball like Trojans, and it was owing to their redoubtable front that the goal was several. A fine rescue by Doyle give the ball to Milward, who sprinted down and transferred to Hammond, this player cleverly scoring the second point. The game was now being forced at a high pace, and the visits at each end were frequent and rapidly accomplished. The combination amongst the Everton forwards was at this period a good deal better than it had been for some time previous, and by noble fighting they assumed a very dangerous attitude. Milward kicked right across to the right wing, from whence Latta put in a grand back kick with the left leg, the goalkeeper not having the slightest chance with the ball. It was a magnificent goal, and Latta was vociferously cheered for the feat. Dowds and Naughton menaced, and Doyle missed his kick. Campbell at once took up the running and out-manoeurving Hannah there seemed to be nothing for it but a goal Smalley, however, rushed out, although the ball was fifteen yards away, and relieved the great anxiety of the spectators. Hannah was cheered for fine tackling, and as he had given the ball to the right wing there was a hot battle in the vicinity of the goal line. The leather was passed to and from the centre without avail. It could not be put through although from one hot shot of Latta's it looked an extremely likely case, as McLaughlin had to scoop out with three men banging away at him. Milward gave a very fine exhibition along the left, and swiftly sent across the goal, Latta giving McLaughlin a very tough lot to manage. Another gallant dash was made for the Celtic citadel, and Milward and Hammond properly went for the goalkeeper who, however, was safe. Final Result Everton 3 goals, Celtic 1.

EVERTON REVIEW
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 07 April 1890
On Saturday Everton measured themselves against Celtic for the third time this season, the two previous games at Glasgow having, as everyone knows, resulted in a win for either club. The Everton Club for this occasion doubled the charge of admission-a kind of preparation for next season's League matches, when the public will 3 have to plank down their sixpences-but the attendance was again a large one, perhaps 11,000, and they certainly had good value for their money. The Celtic were without Groves, Kelly, McLaren, and McKeown, but with one exception they whipped up equivalent substitutes. Everton had only Geary away, and so Latta and Smalley returned to the battlefield, and both, especially Latta, had a most flattering reception in the way of welcome. The opening touches of play saw Latta in the thick of the fray, in conjunction with Kirkwood and Brady, and soon Hammond headed a goal. The game proceeded on very even lines at a great pace, both side, showing splendid combination, but it was near half-time before another goal was scored, ; and this falling to Celtic, ends changed with honours even. Everton started promisingly on turning round, but found the back play of Celtic insurmountable, and then the visitors had the advantage for a considerable time, the home defence being severely tested, but Hannah was in one of his most enterprising moods, and baffled the attackers completely. Afterwards Everton settled down to persistent onslaughts, chiefly delivered on the right, and first Hammond and then Latta, the latter with a long screwing shot of force, scored, the result finally being a win of 3 goals to 1 for Everton. The game was most enjoyable, and brimful of the best quality of football-fast, scientific, and pleasant, roughness, considering the spirited play, seldom obtruding itself. Neither side had a weak department, and where Everton excelled was when at close quarters. The open play was about even, but Celtic could do. Little, when within shooting range, as Hannah and Doyle were in earnest all through, the captain surpassing, though that is difficult, any of his previous performances at Anfield. Doyle also played a great game, particularly in the kicking line. Kirkwood, Holt, and Parry were likewise very successful, and divided the honours of the day equally. Both the wings were strong, Latta infusing all the old fire and dash into the right attack, and even Hammond stood up well in such high-class company, and with a little polishing up he will turn out probably as useful a man as Milward has. Altogether, the play all round of Everton left nothing to be desired, for Smalley did some good work in goal, his display being an improvement of what has been seen under the bar of late. Celtic have a splendid goalkeeper in McLaughlin. He had plenty to do, and cleared brilliant shots in grand style. If we except Mitchell though he did some smart things at times, all the back division were of the first water, whilst the forwards combined prettily, the runs of the right wing in the first half being some of the best furnished by a Scotch visiting team at Anfield. If the chosen Internationals can improve the Celtic play, then they are a wonderful team, and one which will be welcomed at Anfield whenever they may come. The teams dined together in the evening at the Lathom Hotel. The run-a-way manner in which Everton defeated the London Caledonians by 9 goals to 0 on Good Friday carries its own
The atmosphere has been weighted with rumour during the week of probable and improbable transfers and captures of new hands, but so far as has been divulged there has not been many strangers as yet secured for Liverpool. Everton intend reinforcing their ranks with good men; so as to be capable of running two strong teams, and thus have a great match at home every Saturday. Mr. Molyneux (who are are glad to learn is fast recovering from his illness) and his colleagues have been busy with the papers during the last few days, and the following are, we understand, secure: - Angus, of Sunderland Albion, as goalkeeper; Campbell (Bootle), and Stevenson (Sunderland), half- backs; and of the present team, Doyle, Parry, Holt, Milward, Chadwick, Geary, Latta, and Brady. Hannah and Kirkwood have not yet come to a definite understanding about the future but both will be most probably seen championing the cause of Everton again. To-day Everton are to be visited by Accrington, and the contest promises to be a great one, for Everton have not beaten Accrington this year, they having in the League contest drawn at home and lost away.

EVERTON v. CELTIC.
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 07 April 1890
For their second holiday match Everton had as visitors the famous Celtic team, this being the third meeting of these clubs this season. Everton were enabled to put their full team except Geary in the field, Smalley and Latta resuming play, both of whom had a most hearty welcome by the 10,000 spectators present. The Celtic team was not their ordinary one, four of their men enjoying the distinguished honour of representing Scotland against England, but good substitutes were found in McCallum, Mitchell, Madden, and Dunbar. Celtic kicked off a quarter of an hour late, and Brady took play to the front, supported by Latta, when the latter was checked by Reynolds. The right wing repeated the movement, and exercised severe pressure. Latta again got the upper hand of Mitchell and Reynolds, and replaced to Brady, who called upon McLaughlin to fist out. A corner was conceded from a free kick, and from Chadwick's place Hammond headed a goal. Dunbar and Coleman relieved on the left, and the latter sent in a good lofty swift shot, which Parry stopped. Everton made a move first on the right and then on the left, whilst the centre also ran in, but the attackers were beaten off when at close range. The Celtic right wing retaliated in a strong run, Cunningham trying a likely shot. Doyle contributed one or two long kicks of accuracy, which enabled Everton to invade the visitors' half, but the backs could not be passed, McCallum especially cleanly checking Milward on Hammond dribbling up and passing to the wing. From a burst down the centre Campball essayed a couple of bad shots at the Everton goal. Hannah then put behind from a free kick, and Holt and Chadwick each made good attempts at goal Dowds got away in a strong run, and the powerful play that ensued called up the best effort of Doyle to stem danger, in which he was perfectly successful. Play was next taken up and own with about equal rapidity, but if anything, the Celtic were more dangerous in front, Dunbar placing into Smalley's hands, whilst Chadwick, from a cross-over by Latta, also called upon McLaughlin to chuck out. Everton, after 30 minutes' play, lodged operations well in the visitors' ground, the splendid play of Hannah materially assisting the right wing to bring so much impress on the Celtic defence, but there was no chance of breaking it down. From the left half back Dowds received a long pass, and danger being imminent, Doyle sent out. A scrimmage ensued from the throw in, and Madden, standing clear of the scrimmages, had a clear course for a shot at goal, Smalley's vision of the ball having been apparently obstructed. Half-time was now called with the score 1 all. The second stage opened in a movement by Everton goalwards, but their time of scoring had not arrived, and Parry letting the right wing through, Smalley was put on the alert. Slow play intervened in neutral quarters, which settled in favour of Celtic. Hannah and Doyle both made effective defenders, but still for a long time there was no outlet for the home forwards, and when the half-line was crossed it was when Smalley had fisted out from Dunbar. Celtic continued very menacing until a free kick fell to Everton at midfield. Doyle took the place, and Chadwick and Milward fastening on the ball, the former tipped to Hammond, who placed Everton once more ahead with a fine shot. Encouraged with this latest success, Chadwick and Hammond raced down the inside left, and were dangerously near goal before Reynolds could cut short their progress. Celtic tried a run on the right, but Doyle spoiled the intentions of Dowds and Naughton, and Everton well down on the right, a neat joint effort by Brady and Latta was flourished off by the latter screwing grandly into goal, and scoring from a long range, whilst Chadwick and Hammond prevented McLaughlin making a clearance. Play now proceeded greatly in favour of Everton, Latta particularly working the ball with consummate skill, but the defence was of splendid quality, and no goal could be made. Smalley saved a, warm one on Celtic breaking through the centre, and then Latta shot in grandly, McLaughlin saving well, despite the attempts of Hammond to charge him through. Milward next dashed along the wing, and screwed across the face of goal.  Latta met the ball, and shot in hard, when McLaughlin contributed another magnificent save. Latta tried a further fine shot, but it was not to be, as McLaughlin confirmed the good opinion early formed of his capabilities as a grand goalkeeper by again gathering the ball well. Some most exciting play followed in the Celtic goal mouth, and four times the fine tactics of Everton were within an ace of bearing fruit, but the Scotctmen ably prevented further goal getting, a splendid game ending in a victory for Everton by 3 goals to 1. Teams: Everton-Smalley, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Holt, and Parry, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Celtic- McLaughlin, goal; Reynolds and McCallum, backs; Gallacher, Maley, and Mitchell, half- backs; Cunningham, Dowds, Madden, Dunbar, and Coleman, forwards.
GEERAL MATCHES TODAY
Everton v. Accrington; Anfield-road, Kick-off at 2.30 p.m.  Everton; Smalley, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Holt and Parry, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. 

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES   
Athletic News - Monday 07 April 1890
THE CELTIC AT ANFIELD
By the loiterer
 A most attractive fixture than the above could not have been provided. As a club, the Celtic are only in their infancy, but the fame they have acquired on the football field is sufficient to draw a crowd of mammoth proportions. It was not surprising, therefore, to find the attendant above the average, notwithstanding the double figure which welcomed the Celts to Liverpool. But prior to this Smalley had received a grand ovation on renewing his acquaintance with the Everton public, and Latta also came in for a cordial reception after few weeks' enforced absence. There were about all the incidents prior to the match. The Celtic were without the four Internationals, and Everton were minus Geary. At half-time each side had scored a goal, but Everton played very strong in the latter portion, and won by three to one. As an exposition of football, the game was the best played at Everton this season. There is no doubt that both sides were “tryers,” and. under such circumstances, a good game between such clever exponents is only to be expected. On the play, Everton were the better team, especially In front of goal; but, all the same, I consider they were a little lucky with the first and second goals. Neither goalkeeper had much to do, and as a tribute to the splendid play the backs on both sides, I may remark on the few corners given. McCallum and Reynolds defended well, both in kicking sad tackling, the latter part of their duty being effectively performed when in close quarter. The halves were champions especially Gallocher and Maley, and in the-first halt Mitchell ran them close. The forwards were the most disappointing up to a certain point their play was all that could be desired, the passing being well done and effective and then whole thing was spoiled by kicking to the feet the home backs. This sort of procedure might have answered had such a fast man as Groves been in his place, but as it was, the chances were thrown away, and this marred their otherwise good forward work. Like McLaughlin, Smalley had little to do, and did It creditably. There was nothing to choose between the teams regards defence, and a similar remark will perhaps apply to the forwards. Whilst the Celtic excelled in correct passing in mid field, the homesters were more successful in availing themselves of openings. However, as previously remarked, the home team were somewhat lucky in two of their goals, but, on the other hand, Latta was handicapped in having to conform to the doctor's wishes, in view of his recent accident, and eschew all head play.
The matches on Good Friday with our premier teams were only mediocre, the London Caledonians altogether failing to give Everton anything like a decent game. Pellars, at back, and Burns and Brown, of the forwards, were, however, capable of taking their part against any team, but sadly lacked support.
The registration of players at Everton is proceeding apace. They have signatures in some instances and have assurances from other their present players, which will doubtless be fulfilled in due course. I understand Geary and Chadwick are amongst the latter, but seeing the depredations of the Notts Forest in regard to one Lancashire club, and bearing in mind Geary's temporary enforced sojourn in the neighborhood of the lace town, it perhaps would not be as well to count him as a certainty for next year's team. Milward has had a good offer elsewhere and at present hangs fire, whilst Hannah is also undecided. Angus, from Sunderland Albion, comes with a good reputation, and should be a success between the sticks, efforts have been made to secure that reliable veteran Tom Hay. It is the intention of the Everton committee to run two first class teams, and with this object in view .Stevenson, of Sunderland, and Campbell, of Bootle, have, amongst others, been secured. We shall, therefore, in the coming season have a good match on the Anfield enclosure every Saturday.

EVERTON v. ACCRINGTON.
Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 08 April 1890
The last of Everton's holiday fixtures was played at Anfield yesterday afternoon, before another large assemblage, something approaching 10,000 spectators being on the ground. The above teams have twice met this season in their League matches, and the homesters have had to bow to the visitors away and draw with them at home. Not satisfied with their defeat at Accrington, in which they thought they did not altogether get justice at the hands of the referee, Everton set their minds to giving the East Lancashire combination a taste of their properties, and a good game was therefore looked for, Geary, although absent in this encounter, will in all probability be seen donning the Evertonian colours before the present week is out. Hannah played under a great disadvantage that player injuring his toe rather severely in the Celtic match. Kirkham, for the visitors, was the only absentee. Everton won the toss, and Gallocher kicked off against a strong wind. With pretty passing on the left, Everton were soon hovering round the visitors goal, and Chadwick was the first to test Lindsay. A goal kick to the homesters only brought slight relief, as Everton had two corners in quick succession, which were got away; and Entwistle soon made a dashing run along the right, a flying shot from Wilkinson going narrowly over the cross bar, while Latta at the other end just missed scoring. After a good deal of play in midfield, Milward rattled along on the left, but finished up badly. The same player, however, made amends a minute later by giving Lindsay a warm handful. From a free kick to the visitors Pemberton had an easy chance, but sent outside. Twice did Latta receive the leather from Kirkwood, and tried hard to find an opening, but Lindsay was not to be beat. At this stage Tattersall lost his manners and attempted to hit Brady, but the referee soon put an end to this one-sided quarrel. After some pretty play by Chadwick and Milward, the latter somewhat marred his midfield play by shooting at too long a range, especially against such a custodian as Lindsay. Seldom did the visitors get over the line, and Hammond and Brady made good attempts with two stingers. Everton had a long spell of attacking, but at length had a free kick, and Chadwick scored with a beauty, which gave Lindsay no chance whatever. This ‘reversal somewhat woke up the Reds, as from the kick- off they went down in a body, but Gallocher had the misfortune to kick over the bar. Latta was now conspicuous with a splendid ran on the right, brushing aside all opposition with the exception of Lindsay, who enabled his side to make headway; but Parry intercepted with a huge kick to Millward,  and that player sped along and lowered the Accringtonian charge with a flyer, amid the thundering applause of the big crowd. The visitors were now fairly hemmed in, and Lindsay's goal ran many hairbreadth escapes. Although pressing hard, the homesters could not add to the score, and the interval arrived with the following:-Everton, 2 goals Ancrington, nil. Restarting Everton went right away and forced a corner, which was well cleared by McLennan, only temporarily, however, as Parry sent to Milward who prettily screwed across, and Brady scored a third point for Everton with a lightning shot. The game now became -very exciting, as Lindsay’s charge was continually being in danger of further falling, shot after shot going in from the whole of the Everton front. Accrington tried hard to break away on the left, but found -a thorn in Kirkwood, who was the means of Chadwick registering a fourth goal for his side. In vain did Accrington try to get through, Hannah and Doyle being rarely passed and the latter, lobbing to Chadwick that player trundled along smartly and caused Lindsay to concede a fruitless corner. Coming back to the attack 'from the kick-out, Kirkwood Latta, 'and Brady worked well together, but Hammond was in the way, and with the let-off Smalley had to save rather cleverly from Shuttleworth and Barbour. After Hannah had to clear, Holt sent in a warm shot to Lindsay, in saving which that custodian was brought to the ground, but Stevenson allayed a further; disaster. The visitors were now entirely out played by the tactics of the homesters, and Chadwick again scored with a splendid screw shot, making it lively for the visitors.  Quite a fusillade took place in front of Lindsay, and in the short space of two minutes Brady and Chadwick fetched down the house by scoring a point each, Latta tried hard to further increase, but fate seemed against him, a corner and a kick outside the upright only accruing.  At length aided by the wind, Accrington had a free kick, also a corner, but nothing came of either.  Just before the finish Lindsay had to throw away a hot handful from Milward, Everton thus having their full revenge by severely drubbing their opponents by 7 goals to nil.  Teams; Everton;
Smalley, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Holt and Parry, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.  Accrington; Lindsay, goal; Stevenson, and McLennan, backs; Pemberton, Gallacher, and Tattersall, half-backs; Entwistle, Wilkinson, Barbour, Pendergast, and Shuttleworth, forwards.  Referee; Mr. Brownlow, Halliwell. 

EVERTON 7 ACCRINGTON 0
April 8, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
The last of the Everton holiday fixtures was played at Anfield yesterday, and as the “Reds” in the League fixture with Everton had won a game and drawn one, a large amount of interest was centred in this event. The weather was fine, but windy, and about 10,000 persons were present, notwithstanding the increased charge in the price of admission. The homesters were minus Geary, whilst Howarth was absent on the visitors side. Everton won the toss, and on Gallacher setting the ball in motion Holt at once ran down and shot in finely. McLennan kicking out, the homesters returned Lindsay having to use his hands. A couple of corners kicks were awarded Everton, but nothing accured. Hannah made a fine return from the kick out of goal, and the homesters were again swarming round the Accrington custodian, who, however, refused to be beaten. The Accrington right now made a fast sprint down the fields, Entwistle shooting over the bar. Latta was prominent for Everton, and when close in Milward sent wide of the posts. A rush by the “Reds” looked dangerous until Parry brought the ball out from the midst of a crowd of opponents. Milward now got well away, and sent in a long shot, which Lindsay caught and threw away. Then Stevenson took a free kick on behalf of the “Reds” and for a few minutes the ball was hovering round the home posts the danger being removed by Wilkinson kicking over. Latta dallied at the other goal, and lost in good chance. Lindsay was again hard pressed and knocked a shot from Kirkwood from underneath the bar, and on the ball being rushed down the field Parry saved grandly. Latta and Brady put in a pretty bit of passing on the right, the ball eventually rolling harmlessly over the line. Chadwick sent in a grand shot, but Lindsay was safe, and kicked well, out of goal' Pemberton gained further ground until Asccrington right were pulled up by Doyle and from Chadwick's centre Hammond shot over the Accrington bar. Brady repeated the performance a few minutes afterwards; following which Chadwick shot a grand goal. The “Reds” now made desperate attempts but were met with a stubborn defence, and no damage was done. Everton again got dangerous near, Latta taking a corner kick. The ball was well cleared by Tattersall, and Accrington looked like equalising at which juncture Doyle proved the savior of his side. Again Everton pressed, and Milward shot a splendid goal amidst cheers, Everton had the best of the remaining play, and were leading at half-time by two goals to nil. On Everton restartingMcLennan stopped a rush of the forwards in capital style. The homesters, however, were not to be denied, and after Chadwick had shot wide Brady registered a third point from a centre by Milward. Play still ruled in favour of Everton, several attacks being made on their opponents' goal. Lindsay was almost beaten, McLennan just clearing in time. The Accrington right gave Parry some trouble, but the Everton “Half” came off best, and after a good run Milward shot the wrong side of the post. Still keeping up the attack the Everton forwards found the Accrington backs plenty to do, Chadwick and Milward were playing grandly on the left, and after a hot shot of Brady's had been kicked out by Stevenson, Chadwick got a fourth goal with a grand shot. The ‘'Reds'' now made a desperate effort to break through the home defence, but were easily held in check. Now Brady shot strongly, and Lindsay saved at the expense of a corner kick, nothing resulted. Accrington made a further effort to score, Smalley, throwing out from Pendergast. Kirkwood kicked well down the field, Stevenson bringing up Latta in the nick of time. The “Reds” were now playing better by the aid of the wind; but try as they would they could not break through the home defence, although Smalley's capabilities were tested on several occasions. Holt put in a bit of tricky play in the centre, Lindsay clearing just as Hammond was fastening on the ball. Shortly afterwards, Brady shot high over the bar, whilst Lindsay kicked a grand shot away from the foot of Latta. Everton still kept up a hot attack, and Chadwick reduced the Accrington colours for the fifth time. From the centre kick the “Reds” tried long shooting, but it failed to come off, Lindsay failed to stop a hot shot from Brady, and from Chadwick's centre put the ball though his own goal. Everton attacked strongly to the finish, and won easily, the final result being Everton seven, Accrington nil. Teams Everton: - Smalley, goal, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle, backs, Kirkwood, Holt, and Parry, half backs, Latta, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Accrington: - Lindsay, goal, Stevenson and McLennon, backs, Pemberton, Gallacher, and Tattersall, half-backs, Entwistle, Wilkinson Barbour, Pendergast, and Shuttleworth, forwards.

TEAM SQUARD
April 9, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
The following is the probable team for next season, Goal, Angus (of Sunderland Albion), backs, Hannah, Doyle, half-backs, Stevenson (Sunderland Albion) Holt, and Campbell (Booth), forwards Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward. Geary is doubtful, as he had not signed on Saturday morning.

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT CHALLENGE CUP.
Liverpool Mercury - Thursday 10 April 1890
EVERTON V BOOTLE
The local rivals met last night on the Hawthorne-road ground, before something approaching 10,000 spectators, to decide the cup was to be located for another year. Both clubs have met twice this season, and on each occasion the Anfielders have had the greatest honours, beating Bootle on Boxing Day by 3 goals to nil, and drawing with them after having much the best of the play, at Bootle, twelve days ago. The visitors were without the assistance of Holt, who does not seem to like playing against his old club mates, Weir willingly filling the gap at the last minute. J. Wood was the only absentee on the home side, Morris stepping into the vacancy. Everton winning the toss, Morris kicked off. The homesters made a sharp move on the left, but Kirkwood stopped the rush, and sent the leather over to Latta, that player kicking over the line. From the throw-in Bootle forced a fruitless corner, and then Everton, with short quick passing, soon travelled towards Jardine, Weir lobbing a shot over the bar. Kirkwood, Brady, and Latta were busy on the right; and hands against Bootle stopped a good concerted movement by that trio, the free kick landing over the bar. Again the visitors got near and bothered Jardine, Chadwick nearly bringing down the crossbar with a grand shot, which the home custodian cleared magnificently. Excitement now ran high, as the five forwards of the visitors played the ball up, the finishing kick just shaving the upright from the foot of Everton's tight-winger. From a claim for hands Bootle got down and Jones, with a better-meant shot, kicked outside. For a few minutes Everton were never away from the opposing quarters, and, after Chadwick had again tested Jardine, the visitors had a free kick close in, which, however, was badly placed. Kilner and Parry were now conspicuous in putting in lots of hard and useful work. Chadwick and Milward, from a pass by Parry, took up the attack in quite a determined manner, their combined efforts being the means of the former scoring the first point for his side, 25 minutes from the start. With the wind in their favour, Everton continued to make it warm for the Bootleites, although the ground was not to their liking, and Jardine was soon again requisitioned, and in a rather unique way duly acknowledged a rattling shot from Parry.  After both sides had a succession of offside and throws-in, Everton got a good place corner disposed of. Hammond, at the other end had a nice opportunity, but he finished slightly wide-a very near shave for Bootle. The homesters working down beautifully, Galbraith got through the opposing halves, but was gamey intercepted by Doyle, who ran across and sent along, but the ball was allowed to run out. Just on the interval Bootle seemed to pull themselves together, and Morris might have equalised. Half-time score-Everton, 1 goal; Bootle, nil. Restarting, Everton raced away, and twice had shies for goal, a shot from Chadwick going high over. Not to be denied, however, the Anfielders again went back to the attack, and had a free kick in the goal mouth, which Galbraith got away in fine style, causing Smalley to fist out for the first time in the match. This let-off seemingly encouraged the visitors, as Chadwick went at it in a polished manner, and trundling through all opposition crossed to Milward, who in turn gave to Latta, and that player giving Jardine no chance whatever, put on the second point for his side, amidst tremendous excitement. Two minutes had hardly elapsed before the same player added another, but an infringement of the off-side rule prevented it being added to the number. However, no mistake was made, as Chadwick sent in another flyer from a throw-out by Jardine, Everton thus having the third point added to their score. Bootle now went along the left, and so strong was the pressure against Parry that he had to concede a corner before he could stop Jamieson, while Everton seemed to fall away. Bootle played stronger, and Smalley’s charge was twice tested, but the visitors' defence was not found wasting, and Parry put his. side on the attack. Macfarlane and E Woods, who were playing well together, often repulsed the attackers, but a foul against Jones gave the visitors an opportunity which was quickly availed of by Chadwick, and the Blackburn lad set the minds of the Everton followers at ease, as he put his side further ahead with another point, which Jardine had no chance to get rid of. Bootle now showed up to great advantage, and rushed towards the Evertonian end, but time after time Hannah and Doyle drove them back, and the latter giving to Mllward, that player sent in a weak shot, which was backed by Brady, causing Jardine to throw out twice in quick succession. In the semi-darkness both goals were visited, and Jardine was cheered again and again as he repelled shot after shot, and shortly afterwards the game ended. Everton thus capturing the Liverpool cup after a pleasant yet hard fight by 4 goals to nil.  Teams; Bootle, Jardine, goal; Macfarlane and F. Woods, backs; Kilner, Hughes, and Campbell, half-backs; Hobley, Morris, Galbraith, Jamieson, and Jones, forwards.  Everton; Smalley, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Weir, and Parry, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.  

BOOTLE 0 EVERTON 4
April 10, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
The Liverpool Senior Cup Final
These old rivals met in the final tie to the Liverpool Cup at Bootle yesterday evening, about 8,000 person being present. Everton were the first on the field, closely followed by the home team, both being warmly received. Everton won the toss, and Jamieson kicking the ball in motion, Hannah stopped a rush of the home forwards where upon Latta raced along the right, but kicked into touch. G.Woods give relief, and a pretty run of the Bootle van took play to the visitors goal, on Doyle give a “corner” Galbraith shot over the bar, a performance Weir repeated at the other end of the field. “Hands” against Campbell looked dangerous for Bootle, but Hannah relieved all anxiety by kicking over the bar. Everton again got down and Chadwick shot right across the mouth of goal. Latta however, failed to take the pass, and the chance was lost. The visitors forward were now prominent, and getting close up Chadwick struck the bar with a tremendous shot. From the rebound Hammond sent in again, but Jardine saved in magnificent style. Woods having administrated a relieving kick the Everton goal was momentarily in danger of being captured. Campbell took a free kick for Bootle, however, ruling harmlessly over the line. Chadwick and Milward now combined in capital style until McFarlane rushed up and cleared. Jardine saved cleverly with Hammond on top of him. Everton with their favour were pressing, and Milward sent in a scorcher from touch, which Jardine gallantly repelled. Milward, however, rushed up, and with a high shot scored for Everton amidst tremendous cheering. From the centre kick Jones and Jamieson invaded the visitors quarters, Doyle kicking away. Jardine contined to put in some champion “saves” at the other end, Parry sending in a clinking shot, which the custodian cleverly intercepted. Campbell kicked away, and rushing down the field Jamieson had a shy at Smalley's charge, the ball shaving the outside of the posts. A couple of free kicks were awarded Bootle, but neither was turned to account, although the Everton backs had a busy time for a while in defending their goal. Milward at length got away in a good position, but he was pulled up for off side play. A penalty kick (Free-Kick) to Everton, however, enabled them to take up the attack with a resulting corner kick. Fierce play took place around Jardine, but the backs defended ably, and Brady shooting over relieved the pressure. Hammond them lost an easy chance with only the goakeeper in front of him. Everton pressed towards half-time, but no further scoring was done, and the visitors were leading at the interval by one goal to nil. Hammond restarted on behalf of Everton, who at once took up the attack, McFarlane however, was in the way, and on returning Chadwick shot high over the bar. Parry now took a free kick on behalf of Everton right in front of goal, but Bootle crowded in, and nothing accured. Hughes cleared, and taking up the attack the Bootle forwards found Smalley plenty to do. Doyle relieved with a big kick, and the ball was rushed down the field, Chadwick sent right across goal, and Latta scored amidst a renewal of the cheering. The Evertonians looked like repeating the performance on McFarlane “skying” the ball in front of his own goal. Jardine knocked out, and the Bootle left went down the field, Hannah sending them back with interest. Latta now scored a third goal, but the point was disallowed for offside play. Everton however, renewed the attack, and with a legitimate goal from the foot of Chadwick the enthusiasm of the visitors supporters knew no bounds. The Everton forwards were playing a pretty passing game, which was partially neutralized by grand play on the part of their Bootle backs. The home van now took up the attack, and had rather hard lines in not scoring, as Hobley headed against the bar, the ball finally going out of play. Bootle were now playing better than in the previous half, but their shooting was not as accurate as it might have been. From a good run on the left, Galbraith had a possible chance of scoring, whist Hobley also shot outside a few minutes later on. The Everton backs were now kicking with great power and judgement, and the efforts of the Bootle forwards to score were futile. A few kick was given against Jones for using his hands, and on Hannah sending right into goal, Chadwick shot past Jardine for the fourth goal. Bootle tried had to reduce the lead, but in vein. Milward was playing grandly on the left, and fully engaged the attention of McFarlane and Kilner. A free kick to Bootle was not turned to account, whilst Jones shot over the Everton bar. The Bootle goal had another narrow escape, owing to Milward sending the wrong side of the posts. Everton still kept up the pressure, but Jardine kept his goal intact, and as no further points were scored, Everton regained possession of the Cup by four goals to nil. Teams: - Everton: - Smalley, goal, Hannah (Captain) and Doyle, backs, Weir, Parry, and Kirkwood, half-backs, Latta, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward, forward. Bootle: - Jardine, goal, Woods (F), and McFarlane, backs, Hughes, Campbell, and Kilner, half-backs, Hobley, Jones, Jamieson (Captain), Morris, and Galbraith forwards.

WE HEAR WE SEE
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 12 April 1890
That the Everton team for next season will not differ materially from the present eleven; that Angus will be the new custodian, and that people want to know what is to be done with Bob Smalley ; that Lindsay, of Accrington, was a spectator of the Liverpool final tie; that rumour has been busy with his name connection with Everton; that there can no foundation for such a rumour; that it may be taken as certain that Everton’s goalkeeping will be in the charge of Angus next year.
That Doyle has been re-engaged; that he had offers from several clubs, but that Everton have been able to retain him; that he has lately been playing a grand game; that the same may be said of Hannah; that he has not been anxious to tie himself, and heId back from putting his signature to the professional form; that various reasons have been assigned, but club managers will be best able understand the hesitation of the Everton captain; that he is now secure for Everton.
That Holt and Kirkwood and Parry will all available next season ; that in addition to these, Campbell, of Bootle, and Stevenson, of Sunderland, have signed for Everton; that Campbell is a fine young player, but has been a good deal off colour during the present season ; that he has latterly been playing better than ever; that he will be a decided acquisition to the Everton team, but his defection does not seem to have greatly excited the Bootle people; that Stevenson is an unknown quantity, but comes with excellent reputation. That some difficulty has been experienced by Everton with their front division; that Latta and Brady were readily secured ; that Geary was doubtful all this week, and is said to have a decided inclination to take a big offer at home; that his people have brought a lot of pressure to bear in this direction, but Everton will not stick at a trifle to retain him; that Chadwick and Milward were both troubled with outside offers, and hesitated a long time before finally settling; that they are now said to be secure; that the Everton intention for next season is to run two first teams and to have their ground occupied every Saturday that such an experiment is risky; that the arrangement of fixtures will first of all present a big difficulty; that first-class clubs will understand the difference between best and second-best teams, and want some definite engagement before fixing ; that it is, besides, a sure way of killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.
That Everton have regained possession of the Liverpool Cup, which they lost a couple of seasons ago; that they beat Bootle on Wednesday in the final tie by four goals to none; that the losers made a much better fight than the score shows; that Everton were lucky in the scoring line, and Bootle were not; that the gross takings at the game were close on £200, a big sum for a weekday match.
That, a rather nasty controversy had arisen which threatened at one time to cause an abandonment of the match ; that Everton objected to Bootle getting a percentage for the use of their ground; that after tossing for choice of grounds, it looks rather a dog-in-the-manger proceeding; that the Association got too Bootle representative to waive all claim to the percentage; that the Bootle committee did not fall in with this; that the association then conceded the Bootle demand; that the Bootle treasurer is rather glad than otherwise that Everton protested ; that Everton went so far as to threaten to withdraw if Bootle got anything; that it will be interesting to note their action now they have won the Cup ; that Mr. Gregson was referee in the Cup tie, and kept the peace admirably ; that there was a lot of dirty play went on notwithstanding.
That the Everton match with Celtic was a very close affair; that the Irishmen from Scotland played a very cool and effective game right through; that there were few weak spots in the team ; that everyone was wishing for the presence of the four internationals; that Groves was especially missed, for Evertonians are very anxious to get glimpse of this remarkable specimen of Scotch amateur; that a deputation of Bootle Irishmen visited the Celts at their hotel; that some suspicion natural attached to the mission, especially as one of the deputation is a well-known man in Bootle football circles; that the mission was nevertheless a very harmless one, and the Celtic men gave promise of a generous action, which may cause their re-appearance in Liverpool at an early date. 

EVERTON 1 VALE OF LEVEL 1
April 12, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
The runners up of the Scottish Cup made their first appearance on the Anfield ground on Saturday, nearly 10,000 spectators present. The Vale were exactly the same as that which faced the famous Queen's Park in the final for the Cup at Glasgow while Everton were without Geary, and Holt the place of the latter being filled by Humphreys Jones of Corinthian and Welsh International fame. The ground was all that could be desired, and the day altogether was a fine one for a good exposition of the game. Everton led by Hannah were the first to put in appearance, and came in for a hearty round of applause from the vast assembly. The Vale, who are a smart looking lot of fellows, followed a minute later, and received a similar reception. Wilson, their well-known goalkeeper, coming in for a big share of attention. Everton won the toss, and Graham started. The visitors became active, on the right when Murray nicely eased Everton's apprentice stepped in and sent the visitor's back, but Brady when the goal was staring him in the face. Hannah and Doyle soon put their club on the attack, but Wilson handled clear. Hammond then took possession and tipped to Chadwick, who scored rather neatly, a claim for offside, however, being entertained against the homesters. Doyle had something to do in stemming the ex-cupholders right wing, and a corner kick to the homesters nearly took effect, both Chadwick and Latta sending in to Wilson, rather warmly. A throw out by the visitors enabled them to shoot one past the home upright, and the return from the goalkeeper saw Kirkwood busy in trying Wilson with two well placed kicks. Everton still continuing to forced the pace, they remained troublesome, but nothing better than a well-cleaned corner by Wilson ensued. Try as they would the Scotsmen could not get over the line and Everton had again to put up with a barren corner, and a capital goal shot by Brady. Wilson's splendid saves nullifying, all efforts of the homesters, a free kick against Jones took them over the line, when Milward dashed along, and beating Whitelaw, got close in, when the latter returned and gave a corner. With a determination to force a point, Hannah and Doyle were working to the utmost, and it was thought when Brady and Latta got a pass from the former something tangible would change, but the latter got too much weight under the ball, and the leather went spinning over the bar. Rankin and McLaughlan from now brightened up and gave the spectators a tasty bit of football, a slight hurt to one of them, causing a free kick near goal. The game now commenced to assume one sidedness, so often were the homesters at the goalmouth, but Wilson defied all sorts, and thus prevented a score. The Vale made a brief attempt before the interval to make headway, in which Rankin was the brightest, but Doyle stemmed them, and Milward pluckily went through and crossed over, with the result that the ball went over the crossbar, and half time arrived, with the score- a clean sheet. Restarting, Hammond commenced again, and the homesters were quick in attacking a couple of shots by Brady deserving better fate than bouncing against Murray. By dint of strong work the Vale, aided by Osborne became troublesome, only to be driven back again, however, and Humphreys Jones and Milward sent twice offside. So strong was the pressure at last on Wilson's charge that Whitelaw had to shave off Milward, which was so well put by Chadwick that Hammond headed a fine goal for Everton. Still keeping themselves together the visitors made a strong effort to equalise when driven back by Hannah and Latta and Hammond sent two scorchers in. Graham settled down with the front rank to test Smalley, when a stumbling block was found in Parry, a big punt by the players and a scrimmage in front of Wilson, ending in Jones kicking strongly to the side of the post. Parry having headed the ball on the McLachlan's nose, the goal kick saw Milward kicking one outside of the bar. The match continued to be evenly contested right up to the finish, and Brady continued to show sterling properties, his neat tackling and, short passing tactics being greatly appreciated. A few minutes from the finish saw the Scotsmen hard at work, but the home defence kept very cool, and Latta beating Murray in the run up, Wilson had to save rather smartly from the Everton front division. The Scotsmen soon had their revenge, and a quick manourve by the front rank saw Rankin equalising with an easy shot, which Smalley ought to have stopped. After this easily equalisation, a stubborn contested game ended with the score Everton 1 goal, Vale of Leven 1. Everton: - Smalley, goal, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle, backs, Kirkwood, Humphrey-Jones, and Parry, half-backs, Latta, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Vale of Level: - Wilson, goal, Whitelaw, and Murray backs, Osborne, McNicol, and Sharp, half-backs McLachian, Rankin, Graham, McMillan and Bruce forwards.

EVERTON REVIEW
April 14, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton are once again Liverpool Cupholders, as was generally expected they would be from the moments they consented to return to the contest for the possession of the symbol of the local superiority, and are to be congratulated on regaining their just rights. In the “black year” of 1887, though they had beaten Bootle- the eventual cupholders at the close of the season-Everton were ruthlessly deprived of the claim they had established, owing to their suspension for veiled professionalism, and, as they deemed the punishment meted out to them by the Liverpool Association unnecessarily harsh, that felt they had no honorable course open to them, but to withdraw and accordingly they held aloof last season.the balm of time. However, healed the sores, and, to the satisfaction of all peace was made with the association this year, they threw down the gage to Bootle in dispute of the retention of the cups, the competition resumed somewhat its old interesting character, and now the trophy will gleanish in the case at Everton's headquarters, to the displacement of the notorious table. This is a fit and proper development of events, and none will begrudge Everton the honours they have won-no, not even Bootle, who readily concede that the best team “up to date” won on Wednesday, and, therefore is deserving of the spoils of war and whatever honours are to be enjoyed from such a circumscribed competition-practically a duel between the two leading clubs, as that governed and organished by the Liverpool and District Association. Everton have shown an unhappy knack this year, after doing almost impossible things, and brushing and apparently insuperable barriers during the preliminary periods, of failing at the eleventh hour, so to speak-the League championship and English Cup collapse to wit-and after the drawn game with Bootle a fortnight ago it seemed just within the bounds of probability that they would be consistent in this ill-luck to the end and let slip the one remaining chance of gaining tangible mementos of a most prosperous and brilliant season. But there was no mistake tolerated on Wednesday at Hawthorn-road, and the great assembly- 10,000 spectators at an evening mid-week match justifies the description- soon felt convinced that the cup for the next twelve months would fine a home at Anfield-road. Compared with the tennis that met on March 29, there were changes in both-to the gain of Everton, and the loss of Bootle. Latta and Smalley were again in their places but Evans and Howell were ineligible to help Bootle, letting in MacFarlane and Hobley, and so the previous drawn battle was valueless as an index to the issue. Though Bootle were not beaten at the previous meeting, they were severely pressed by Everton, and so they were in the cup-tie, with the difference that the shooting of the visitors was better. Everton, in fact held the reins for fully three fourths of the game, and but for the marvelous resources of Jardine the margin of victory must have been much more pronounced. MacFarlane and Woods were always busy, and shaped very well, Woods meriting the greater commendation. The halves of Bootle were conspicuous all through, Campbell especially delighting the spectators, as though to show what a loss Bootle are to suffer in his migration Evertonwards. The losers weakness, lay mainly in the frontline, which was of no use again such a defence as Everton, and here is where reform of a drastic kind will have to be made if Bootle are to keep step with the times. Smalley never touched the ball until a quarter of an hour in the second half, so sure were Hannah and Doyle in grappling with the weak attackers. Holt again excused himself from playing face to face with his old clubmates, but Weir qualified for his medal by making good substitute, sandwiched between Parry and Kickwood, both of whom were at their best. The Everton forwards all conbined grandly, Chadwick was ever conspicuous, but well backed up by his colleagues, and Hammond though slightly rash at the beginning, settled into a good line, and gave further promise of usefulness. Mr. McMurray and now graces presented the cup to Captain Hannah after the match its old corner. This is the fourth time Everton have won the cup, Bootle having held it three and Earlestown once. Everton finished up their successful Easter engagement on Monday at home again tackling their Accrington rivals and made no mistake by severely drubbing them to the score of 7 goals to nil. Both clubs have already met twice during the season in League engagements, and on each occasions the Anfielders had to retire without conquering, the first meeting at home ending in a draw of two goals each, whilst on the ground of the Reds-thanks to the exertions of the referee. And the good goal-keeping of Lindsay, the Anfield men succumbed to their opponents to the extent of 5 goals to 3. The homesters entered on the last engagement fully determined to show their supporters and admires that they could hold their position against the Reds, and a one-sided game was the result, the visitors during the whole of the match being held spellbound, to the seemingly entire satisfaction of the home followers. Encouraged with their holiday successes and their victory over Bootle, Everton on Saturday faced the famous eleven of sturdy Scots, namely Vale of Leven. This time, however, it was not a walk over for the Anfielders, as after a very hard and fast game the honours had to be divided, and each team to put up with one goal each. The Vale were an exceedingly smart lot of fellows, and their display throughout was much superior to what is usually seen from the Scotch teams who visit Anfield. The game opened with great determination on both sides, and the onlookers saw football as it ought to be played. So evenly balanced were the contestants that the half-time whistle sounded with no advantage to either side. Crossing over at the interval, Wilson who is supposed by many to be the fortune goalkeeper at Anfield, gave some fine displays of what his capabilities are, and although he will not strengthen the home team next season, he has left behind him the impression that Auld Scots ought to be proud of his worthiness. After Everton had, if anything the best of a stubborn bargain. Hammond from a neatly of the match, scored to the intense delight of the onlookers. The Vale seemingly did not relish this reverse and never rested until Graham go on level terms, Smalley performance was showing that the homesters are still in went of a reliable custodial. The runners up of the Scottish Cup individually showed good form, and give Everton one of the toughest games they have played this season. For the homesters nothing need to be said as all worked coolly and energetically.

EVERTON NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 14 April 1890
A lot of good men are fighting shy of the professional forms, and up to a few days ago Fred Geary had not attached his signature to a document for the Everton Club.  The leading Liverpool organiastions has been the means to a great extent of making Freddy what he is, and are now paying the penalty. 
Everton once more carried off the Liverpool Cup, and “the memorial stone” at the Sandon will now be replaced by the original article.  There is no doubt they are far ahead of their rivals, who were defeated in the final tie last Wednesday by four goals to none. 
The popular Everton secretary Mr. Molyneux is just now in a very bad way.  A fortnight ago he was at the League meeting in London when he ought to have been in bed, and after arriving he was confined to his room.  I am glad to hear he is recovering. 

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES.
Athletic News - Monday 14 April 1890
The Vale of Leven at Anfield
By the Loiterer
In this match the Everton executive introduced a player of some renown, vlz., Humphrey Jones, of Welsh International and Corinthian fame.  He has been spending his holidays in Wales, and, just to get himself into practice, he decided to have a game on his way back to Stirlingshire. At the start the play was fairly even, but after a bit Everton pressed and continued on the same lines to the interval, but the bad shooting of the forwards and the splendid defence of the visitors kept them from scoring, and at the interval the sheet was blank. On resuming, the play was still in favour of Everton, but from a corner, which Wilson negotiated but could not clear, Hammond scored.  Everton had still rather the best of it, but not much, and, after a spell of more even play, the Vale equalised, and then there was nothing at all in the teams, a very fair game ending in draw of one goal each.
Wilson kept goal well, but all the same he did one or two things which was scarcely up to international form. Murray was a champion back, and I can well understand a neighbouring club having an ankering after his services. Osborne was a good half, and the right wing was the best forward. The centre also did good work in the first half, but seemed to fall off as the game progressed. Somehow or other I don't think we got full value out of the visitors’ left-wing. Bruce did not seem to exert himself at all, though from what he did I should say that he was rather above the average. The goal Smalley let pass him appeared a rather soft one, but Bobs Easter performance will bear scrutiny. Doyle and Hannah were always safe, and of the halves Kirkwood was a long way the best. He did a lot of work, and frequently under difficult circumstances.  I don’t know whether to class Humphrey Jones next or Parry. For a long time Parry was off it altogether, and McLachlan and Rankin made a nice exhibition of him, but he recovered, and was himself before the close. The Welshman came on the field with all the pomp due to his exalted state, but hardly upheld it. However, for a man in strange land, he did not do at all.  The forwards seemed out of joint a little, and all the work appeared to be thrown on the left wing. They did not play the correct game by any means, as frequently Brady, Hammond, and Chadwick would be in each other’s way, and Latta was for the most part left in the cold. Hammond was not a success, but, all the same, he has the making of a fine player in him. He has ability backed by lots of pluck, but just now it is in the green.
The Vale have not been over successful in their Lancashire tour, but I am informed that they have not been fully represented in their previous matches ; but for this match six of their players came down from Scotland on Saturday morning with the intention of assisting to beat our premier team.
The final for the Liverpool Cup proved to be more interesting, as regards play, than either of the two previous matches played this season between Bootle and Everton. Both sides suffered about equally from absentees. A remarkable thing about the match is that the game was the most open of the three played, yet Everton scored the largest number of goals, and four goals in their favour about represents the play. The forwards were only in poor form on both sides, but as a contrast the defence was good. Jardine again distinguished himself with some clever work. I have heard lot lately of better feeling existing between the two clubs, but I rather fancy it was “off” on this occasion, judging by the vigorous style which one or two adopted. I noticed one individual seemed to share the satisfaction of his friends at his successful efforts in this direction against three of his immediate opponents, who were mere pigmies in comparison. This is edifying, very.
The Junior's match. , arranged ostensibly for the purpose of selecting a team to play against the Stafforshire Juniors, was played at Everton on Thursday last. The team chosen was generally accepted as pretty representative, and against the Everton Reserve, which included Weir and Parry, they made good show, and won two goals to tine. It was rather thick the youngsters to have face Parry, they made a good show, and won by two goals to one.  It was rather thick on the youngsters to have to face Parry, but he simply counted one, that was all, and was as gentle as a dove. Pennington in goal, fisted out several shots in good style, and, if appearances go for anything, he should turn out a reliable keeper.  The backs were a good pair, but Hughes was the better one of the two.  He, however, rambled, and apparently puts a fair estimate on his own abilities.  In Body the Aintree Church Club were also to the front, thought Bennett ran him close.  Forward, Ryan of the 5th Irish, played with dash, and effected some good runs, but the most adept in passing was Bradshaw, of the Lansdowne.  Though young and on the small side, he did some very neat things in quite an artistic way, but even in this match he was deficient in stamina.  As juniors they were good, but I did not see that any of them are up enough for a senior team just yet. 
Geary has not signed yet, neither has Chadwick.  Geary would no doubt like to get out of his engagement, but the Everton executive are endeavouring to introduce something approaching morals into the football professional. If the Everton committee care to be stupid, Geary is fast; at any rate, they can prevent him playing with any other cub, and they intend to do so. Geary has asked to be released from the engagement he signed. Geary would gladly leave the club which has got him all his fame in the lurch, and return to his native place, if Everton will allow him.
These pros, are bad to reckon up, for Geary says he is unable to play for Everton for a month, but yet the Everton executive receive request from Notts Rangers for him play for them next Thursday, and there you are!
Evans, I understand, has not yet put his hand to anything binding. Like a lot of other players he incline to make a club pay for their idolatrous sentiment.
Jardine’s abilities are well known, but I am authorized to state, and believe it, that he was never offered anything to go to Everton.

EVERTON v. HALLIWELL.
Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 15 April 1890
This match was played at Bolton last night, in fine but windy weather. Halliwell were fully represented, but Everton were without Doyle, Holt, and Geary. In the first half Everton had all the best of the play, and scored four goals, Fairclough, the Halliwell custodian, putting two through himself. In the second half Halliwell did better and Everton much worse. Halliwell got one through, but were finally beaten by 4 goals to 1.

HALLIWELL 1 EVERTON 4
April 15, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
These clubs met at Halliwell last evening both teams being well represented. Everton: - Smalley, goal, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle backs, Kirkwood, Jones (H), Parry half-backs, Latta, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward, forward The first half was keenly contested and the play was fast, though Everton had rather the best of it. Milward scored twice, Chadwick one and Fairclough put through his own goal in the second half, the play ruled fast, Halliwell having hard lines, but at length scored.everton won by 4 goals to 1.

THE SUNDERLAND v. EVERTON MATCH.
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Friday 18 April 1890
To the editor. Sir, —Would you kindly allow me space your paper to reply to the various football writers respecting our fixture with Everton on Monday night, as I think the accusations of being unkind and unsportsmanlike are very unfair. I may say that the fixture with Everton was arranged a month ago, and Everton was the first to approach us on the matter and ask us for a fixture on that date, and as public caterers the game I think it would have been very unfair to our members and the public who support us to have refused a fixture the great Liverpool organization and the team who are second in the League. Anyone is at liberty to see the correspondence on the matter by calling at the club house.—yours. &c, Tom Watson, Secretary.

WREXHAM V. EVERTON RESERVES.
The Wrexham Advertiser.
April 19, 1890
This match was brought off at the Racecourse on Saturday, in splendid football weather, but, considering the texture, there was a very poor attendance of spectators. Owing to the late appearance of the visitors it was quite half-past four when the ball was set rolling by Everton. The home team having won the toss decided to play with a slight wind in their favour. The visitors were the first to look dangerous, but they were nicely pulled up by Oilerhead, who put the ball well among his forwards, who were soon in the Everton quarters, and had forced a corner before being done with. However, the free kick was got away nicely, but Wrexham, keeping up the pressure, and playing a very nice combination game sent in a lot of shots in quick succession. The visitors defence was very good and wanted a lot of getting through, and a well-meant shot from a scrimmage right in front was saved in wonderful form by their goal-keeper. Turner now made a nice run along the line, the shot going wide, but directly after, from some very nice play by the inside forwards Turner again got possession, this time defeating the goalkeeper with a splendid cross shot amid great cheering. From the centre kick the home forwards soon secured the ball, and O. Davies got well in, but was brought up just in time. Up to now it look the visitors all their time to look after their defence although they occasionally showed some pretty passing, but our half-backs were able to bring them up almost at any time. From a scrimmage Wilding added point N0.2, which, judging from appearance, seemed a very great surprise to the visitors' goalkeeper, and right full-back. The Everton forwards now made strenuous efforts to haul down the colours of the home team, but were always brought up by the backs, until just before half-time Briscoe got through and put in the first shot to the home goalkeeper. This he had little difficulty in dealing with, and the half-time whistle blew with the game two goals to nil in favour of Wrexham. From the restart, Everton again played a very hard game, their forwards still showing good combination, but the home defence were always able to deal with it, and the Wrexham forwards doing some nice work, passed to Lea, who scored a third goal for Wrexham. The home forwards were again in the Everton quarters, and almost immediately had forced corner, from which some nice heading was seen. W. Turner finally heading it past the visitors' goalkeeper, thus making the home team four goals to nil. At this juncture Nidd, the visitors' full back, came in for some attention from the spectators for leaving the field of play. The home team kept up the pressure, and from a nice bit of combined play Wilding shot well in, but the goalkeeper accounted for it in good style. A Lea, the home captain, now had to leave the field. The visitors got a look in, and from a pass, Godwing sent in a hot which Turner cleared. The visitors now had the best of the business, and from a good run on their left, and bad judgement on the part of the home backs, Turner was defeated for the first time about a quarter of an hour off the close. Wrexham now had a look in, but failed at the finish, when Everton again got away, and scored a very easy thing. Hughes and Turner were next conspicuous, doing some very good work, and passing to O.Davies, who, shot in but failed to score, directly after which the whistle blew, leaving Wrexham four goals, Everton Reserves two goals. For the first half, Wrexham played a splendid game, especially the forwards, who passed with better judgement than usual, although Tuner and O. Davies at times tried to force their way up the line, when the better way would have been to pass to the centre. With this exception they both played a brilliant game. A. Lea has never played better. R. Davies and Wilding, although playing well, passed very widely at times, the latter trusting to his head many times when he had time to use his feet. This, I consider, is throwing good chances away, for in heading the ball one as often gives it to an opponent as to partner. The half-backs and full back have played better many times (if we exclude W.J.Hughes who played a very hard game) and this all for the want of a little training, for well as the visitors played, they never had a chance with Wrexham while they could get about, and there is no doubt that the home back division was quite run down long before the final whistle blew. This is their form a week before the final tie, it does not look as though there had been much preparation, and if beaten by Chirk, it will be entirely their own fault, for although they can play as well s Chirk, they cannot afford to stand by while Chirk are in training. Their play so much alike that I think it is a simple a question of staying power betweens The two clubs. The following composed the Everton and Wrexham teams:- Everton:- Murray, goal; Nidd and Houldsworth, backs; Weir, R. Jones, and G. Farmer, half-backs; Reid and Briscoe, right wing, Brumpton and Godwing, left wing, Orr, centre. Umpire Mr. Clayton. Wrexham:- R.E Turner, goal; F.T. Evans and J.Ollerhead, backs; E. Davies, H. Rowland, and W.J. Hughes, half-backs; O. Davies, and R Davies, A. Lea (captain), J. Wilding, W. Turner; umpire, Mr. E. Phennah; referee Mr. J. Davies.

WREXHAM 4 EVERTON RESERVES 2
April 19,1890. The Liverpool Courier.
(Match report from Last Saturday encounter)
Everton Reserves found Wrexham a much harder nut to crack than was bargained for, and therefore came off with Secondary “honours” in the nature off defeat by 4 goals to two. Although the Reserves had somewhat the best of the opening play, were beaten back, and Turner and Wilding (The latter an old Bootle player) each scored a goal, which left the Wrexhamities with a lead at the interval of two to nil. Play afterwards was more even, and each side scored a couple of goals.

GLASGOW RANGERS 2 EVERTON 6
April 21, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton made their second visit to Glasgow on Saturday, when they played the return match with Glasgow Rangers. The home side was a strong one, including Fraser (of St Mirren) and McPherson (of Cowlairs). Everton were without Smalley and Geary their places being filled by Cox and Hammond. Losing the toss, Everton kicked off against a good breeze, Latta after a bit of midfield play, carrying the ball over the Rangers lines. Allen a second later caused Hannah down the wing, the old Rentonian being forced to kick out. From the throw in McPherson had a long try, which, however, went over the bar. A foul then came to Everton well driven in by Hannah; Hammond caught up the pass, but shot wide. Allen was again busy on the left, but McPherson drove in too strongly, with the result that the ball went over the line. Latta and Brady were away, deers, but a foul caught them up. Marsh and McCreadie took play back into Everton quarters, but the former kicked far too strongly, Cox having no difficulty in clearing. Mitchell checked the Everton right, and landed the ball well into goal, there McPherson had a grand try, the ball just skimming the bar. Coming away on the left, Milward and Chadwick looked like giving the Rangers halves the slip, but McCreadie with a banging rush drove the ball over the line. The stoppage was only temporary however, as by dint of wide smarts passing. Everton got within range, and Hammond securing a pass by Chadwick, cleverly beat both the backs and scored a rather easy goal. Allen galloping down the centre, wound up badly. Fortune favoured the home men McPherson heading through a minute later. Backed up by the wind, the home men were having the pull of their opponents, their play at this point being really very fine. The visitor's backs, however, were playing a strong defensive game, their punting being of the lofty order. hovering round Cox, who was very safe in goal, a throw in fall to the home team, which was beautifully taken by Hendry, but as finely driven out by Hannah. Catching up his punt, Latta and Brady had a gallop up the right, but the latter's shot was very wide of the mark. On Doyle clearing, Milward on the outside, left beat Hay cleverly, and driving in a low fast shot. Reid was beaten for a second time. A corner fell to the Rangers just on the call of time, but they could not improve on it, and had to cross over one down. Everton 2 Rangers 1. With the wind behind them Everton started well trying Reid in the first second of the second half. Scarcely had he cleared when Hammond out of a scrimmage in front of him sent the ball through for the third time. A rush by the home men raised the hopes of the crowd, but it was but a shadowy hope at the best, as Everton were swarming round Reid, and had the ball through too, but hands were claimed and allowed. A banging kick by Hays gave his side a look in at the other end, whence Allen did his best to get round Parry, but Hannah cleared finely. A foul aided their progess towards Reid. This was so beautifully placed that Reid was beaten by a low fast shot for the fourth time (Hammond). The light Blues played up gamely, and had the hardest of hard lines on not scoring, from a splendid cross shot of McCreadie, which just went sailing pass the posts. Everton added two more goals in quick succession, and easily won by 6 goals to 2. Teams; Everton: - Cox, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle backs, Kirkwood, Holt, Parry, half-backs, Latta, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick and Milward, forwards. Glasgow Rangers: - Reid, goal Hays, and Hendrie, backs, McCreadie (A), McInyre, and Mitchell, Marshall, McCreadie (H), Fraser, McPherson, and Allen, forwards .

RANGERS V EVERTON.
April 21, 1890. Glasgow Herald.
The Rangers played their return match with Everton, the crack Liverpool combination at Ibrox Park, Govan, before a fair turn out of Spectators. The teams were; Rangers: - Reid, goal; Hay and Hendry, backs; A. McCreadie, McIntyre, and Mitchell half-backs; Marshall, R. McReadie, Frasher (St. Mirren), Allan, and McPherson (Cowairs), forwards. Umpire, Mr. Wiltion. Everton: - Cox goal; Hannon (captain), and Doyle backs; Kirkwood, Holt and Parry, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward forwards. Umpire Mr. Lawson. Referee Mr. Robertson, Patrick Thistle F.C. Losing the toss, the Everton started against the breeze. Hammond set the ball in motion. Mitchell caught it up and passed to the right wing McCreadie ran it over the touchline. From the thrown in, Milward got possession, and after a good run he centred, but Latta sent the ball behind. . A clever ran by Allen on the left looked dangerous but he was outpaced by Hannah, who returned the ball. The forwards now came away, and after a short combined run, Milward sent in a slow shot which Hendry missed and Reid being taken unawares, the ball went sailing through the goal. Shortly afterwards McPherson finished up an exciting scrimmage by equalising amidst great enthusiasm. For some time play was continued to midfield McIntyre being very lively at tackling and returning. From a miss-kick by Hay, Milward again looked like scoring but the back rectified his mistake by soaking up on the Everton left and blocking the ball. The return was taken up by Marshall, who passed to Fraser he in turn passing to Allen who sent in one, but Cox equal to the occasion. The Everton were making strenuous efforts to get the upper hand ultimately their left wing got away, and Milward again but Reid, who might have saved, thus making the second goal for Everton. Again the Rangers were hovering round Cox, but the ball was easily got away. Another corner for the Rangers was sent behind. Half-time sounded immediately after, with the score Rangers 1, Everton 2.
On resuming Allen initiated a good passing run, which was checked by Doyle. The Everton retained, but a foul against then allowed the Rangers to get well into their territory. They were again repulsed, however, and Everton, with the wind in their favour were not long in changing the scene of operations when Hammond the centre forward gained the third goal for his side with an easy shot. The Everton were now showing up better in regard to combination, and the ball was again sent pass Reid, but the point was disallowed on account of one of them hitting the ball with his hands. However, the Everton still kept pressing, and from a free kick Hammond scored the fourth. The Rangers forwards tried hard to get on a point, and McReadie with a long shot sent the ball over the bar. Reid was not his casual in the Rangers' goal. After a time “light blues” began to show better form, and had one or two good passing runs, but Hannah and Doyle were on the alert, and repelled their opponents' attacks. Everton were cheered for some good accurate passing, but the porting shot was wide of the mark. A capital run by Allen and McPherson forced their opponents to concede a corner. The ball was well placed, and a smart shot was sent in by one of the half-backs, but it was saved brilliantly by Cox. The Rangers were now settling down to a more concerned style of play, but the Everton back division were showing strong defence and it was really difficult to make much headway against them. Towards the close McCreadie scored the second goal for the Rangers. Everton added two more goals in succession making six in all. Reid, the Rangers goalkeeper, who is usually very safe, was out of form on almost ever occasion the Everton rushed down they scored. Final Rangers 2 Everton 6.

EVERTON RESERVES 2 NEWTON 1
April 21, 1890. The Liverpool Courier.
There was only a moderate attendance on the Everton ground on Saturday to witness the above match. The visitors, who made their appearance for the first time in Liverpool, were fully represented, and Nidd took Farmer place in the home team, who, with this exception was the same as advertised. Newton kicked off, fifteen minutes late, and were the first to attack, Nidd relieved, and play was for some tame of a give and take nature, until Taylor, after neat passing, beat Murray with a good shot. Goodwin was cheered for tricky play, but Everton were unable to break through the visitors defence. Newton attacked, but Nidd cleared, and the home right took play into the visitors' quarters. Abbott tried two shots, but Townsend proved equal to the occasion, and Weir was called upon to stop the raid by the visitors' right wing. Everton playing up better, a warm scrimmage took place in front of the visitors' goal, and Orr had hard lines, a good shot cannoning off Briscoe and just missing its mark. Jones followed suit, and had equally bad luck, Townsend clearing at the expense of a corner. Pretty passing by the homesters resulted in Goodwin trying a shot, but he was yards off the mark. Everton were playing in a most determined manner, and the visitors citadel was nearly captured several times. At length their efforts were rewarded, a foul being given against Newton. The leather was well placed and scrimmaged through, making the score one all. Again was the Newton luck in the ascendant, a grand shot striking the upright and bounding into play, the crowd being intensely excited as several of the home team tried to rush it through without effect. The visitors could not remove the danger, and gave a foul, which was again turned to good effect by the homesters, who placed themselves in front, amidst the cheers of the spectators. Everton were evidently not satisfield with their success, and gave the Newton defence lots to do, and it was more by good luck than management' the visitors prevented a further disaster. At length the pressure was removed, and Everton had to defend; not for long, however, and Abbott was seen making his way to the visitors' goal. He tried a long shot, which just missed, and play once more settled down on the Newton quarters. Murray, although small, played a grand game, and repeatedly tricked his stalwart opponents, ensuing laughter amongst the spectators, who were very much pleased with his display. The visitors now shared the luck experienced by Everton, a good shot striking the crossbar and bounding into play. Half-time score – Everton Reserves, 2 goals; Newton, 1 goal. After the interval Everton kicked off, and the visitors refreshed by the rest, played in better form. Pryce-Jones and Davis made a grand run up the right, and Pryce-Jones tried a long shot, which struck the crossbar. Their spurt did not last long, and Everton were again sitting down the field in grand style, and Orr from a pass by Abbott shot right into Townsend's hands. The game was much more even than the first half, Orr for Everton, and Ptitchard for Newton put in good work, for which they were cheered. Briscoe was the next to become prominent, making a neat dribble down the right and cantering nicely to Orr. The latter player had a grand opportunity, but missed his kick, to the evident disappointing of the home supporters. Both sides tried hard to score, but the defence on both sides was good and nothing was scored. Pryce Jones made a grand single-handed run up the centre, but shot wide. The visitors made a determined effort, but Martin came to the rescue and robbed three of his opponents of the leather in a remarkably smart manner. Again were the visitors to the fore, and both Nidd and Weir given them every opportunity to score, but a grand chance of drawing level was lost, and Martin cleared. Abbott took up the attack, his final touch being wide. Everton again had bad luck, an appeal for hands being given as the ball was shot through the goal. Final Result: - Everton Reserves, goals; Newton 1 goal. Teams : - Everton: - Murray goal, Weir, and Nidd, backs, Martin, Jones, and Edwards, half-backs Abbott, Briscoe, Orr, Murray, and Godwin, forwards. Newtown: - Townsend, goal, Lloyd, and Owen, backs, Worthington, Gentle, and Reese, half-backs Pritchard, Evans, Taylor, Pryce-Jones, and Davies, forwards.

EVERTON REVIEW
April 21, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton followed up their victory over Halliwell on Monday, in which Cox played no inconsiderable part, started on their northern tour on Friday, in order to play the Glasgow Rangers on Saturday, and Sunderland to-day. A large crowd assembled at the station to look at the departure of the team, and a degree of anxiety was felt by the Everton officials at the absence of Holt, Hammond and Milward, without whom the bulk of the team, in charge of Messrs Ramsey, and Currier journeyed. It appeared that the trio had mistaken the time, but they followed by the next train and so Everton were enabled to put their full team in the field, with the exception of Geary. After doing the “Lions” of Glasgow the party repaired to their headquarters the George Hotel, where the evening was quickly spent, and on Saturday morning several of the team indulged in a three hour sail on the Clyde. The visit of Everton to Glasgow made not a little stir, and impressed with the capabilities of the Anfielders, the Rangers whipped up a strong team for the occasion in order to revenge the disaster which, befell them at Liverpool; but they had reckoned without their host, and again Everton were in the ascendant with the score of 6 goals to 2. The ground was in excellent condition, and Everton all round played finely, their display fairly delighted the 4,000 spectators present. The Rangers were strongest in the half-backs department Mitchell and McIntyre causing the visitors an unlimited amount of trouble. Allen and Jon McPherson (Cowlairs) were always conspicuous for grand forward work, outshining their forwards, but there was only one really weak spot in the team, and that was at goal. Reid being very feeble, in striking contrast to Cox, who behaved splendidly again in goal, and gave Everton more faith in him, his best two displays doing much to retrieve his recent failures. When Everton had taken a firm lead they eased down, wisely receiving themselves for the arduous task at Sunderland. After a drive yesterday to Dumbarton, the party left for Carlisle, where they stayed for the night, going on to Sunderland in the forenoon.

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 21 April 1890
By the Loiterer
Things were very quiet from a football point of view last week end, as both our premier teams were away.  The juniors however, were busy, Everton reserve tackling Newtown, who came with a good reputation.  The Welshmen were the first to score.  The teams proved to be well matched, and the game was interesting, but the homesters gradually put on pressure, and ultimately scored from a free kick.  Not content, the Newton goal was the scene of operations, and it had several lucky escapes.  Everton drew ahead from another free kick, and to the interval they had rather the best of matters.  In the second half the visitors showed improved form, and several good spins were done by their forwards.  Play was good all round, and there was really nothing in the teams.  The Reserve eventually won by two goals to one.
I am sorry that my remarks about Jardine last week gave him offence.  It seems to me to be more a difference of facts than opinions.  The Everton assistant treasurer assured me that he offered nothing whatever to Jardine, and on the other hand Davie is just as positive he did, so you must sort it out your yourselves.
Everton are to be congratulated on defeating the Rangers by such a large number of goals, and I hope they will take a little cheek out of Sunderland people this afternoon.
The signings process still continues, and Chadwick is expected to fulfill his part this week.  Geary’s case is still in abeyance, his offer of finding the Everton Club with a man equally as good as himself not meeting with much favour.
OUR SCOTCH LETTER
By “Jonathan OldBuck”
Everton are far too good for the rangers.  At the end of the year they were beaten by eight goals to none, and on Saturday the result was six goals to two.  An advance in the right direction, certainly, but nothing to boast of.  The first half was well contested, the Liverpool Club leading by two to one, but with the change of ends the “light blues” fell off, and every time the Englishmen rushed the ball down they had no difficulty in scoring.  The game calls for little comment, as for the most part it was one-sided.  The Everton play a fetching game, and again and again were applauded for their work. 

SUNDERLAND v. EVERTON.
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Tuesday 22 April 1890
VICTORY SUNDERLAND.
The above famous football organisations met last night for the first time this season on the ground in Newcastle-road. The following were the teams :Goal, W. Kirtley; backs, T. Porteous and J. Oliver; half-backs, J. Stevenson, J. R. Auld (capt.),and W. Gtibson; forwards, W. Gillespie and J. Smith (right wing). J. Campbell (centre), D. Hannah and J. Scott (left wing). Everton: Goal, Cox; backs, Hannah and Doyle; halt-backs. Kirkwood, Holt, and Parry forwards, and Brady (right wing), Hammond (centre), Millward and Chadwick (left wing).
When the game began there were 7,000 people present, whose numbers were afterwards considerably reinforced. White and blue mixed was the costume worn by the Liverpudlians. They were the first to appear after Kirtley had shown the way. The home team, decked in black and white, speedily followed. The spin of the coin resulted in favour of Everton, and at 5.55 p.m. Campbell started the against the wind from the lower end of the arena. Campbell took the leather up in company with Gillespie. The former shot to Smith, as the ball was about to go out Gillespie and Campbell charged and banged Cox and the bail between the sticks in trice. The point had been obtained straight from the mark, and first blood for Sunderland in a minute evoked a tremendous ovation from the delighted crowd, From the goal kick “hands " was given against Sunderland, and Latta and Brady came away and quickly changed the venue. Gibson sent into touch, the throw in was caught by Scott and Hannah, who pushed their way to the front once more. The ball was passed across to the right wing, of whom Smith made himself conspicuous by a quick run, transferred to Gillespie. He in turn sent to Auld, but the home capt kicked over the bar. As if tired with the aspect of affairs, Chadwick and Milward initiated a formidable attack on the home goal. They passed Stevenson and Porteous but Kirtley caught cleverly and threw out. Helped by the wind, the visitors continued to play in the mouth of the Sunderland goal, and were awarded “hands" off Auld in the Sunderland half. The kick was taken by Doyle, and sent by him to Holt, who in turn shot wide, and the Wearsiders had a brief breather. The goal kick took the ball well up the field, Hannah and Scott seized and gave to Campbell, who planted the leather in the goal mouth. Smith headed further forward and Gillespie looked to have a chance, but Cox spoiled the effort.  Smith returned and kicked the ball right into the custodian's hands. It was a critical moment. The defence, however, was grand, and Latta rattled the lower end, and, with a long shot, equalized the score eight minutes from the start. Apparently Kirtley was taken completely off his guard. Oliver was the object of some objurgating because he failed to stop several attempts by Latta and Brady to score. After a time the same pair were responsible for a second goal delivered with tremendous energy right out of reach of Kirtley. The venue was at length changed by Gillespie. His spurt, however, died away from want of support, but the next moment Smith was off, and dodging several opponents, shot across to Hannah and Scott. Instead of that the ball was seized by Latta, who, with Brady began to make rings round poor Oliver in so much that “Dowk" had to yield a corner, which fell without issue. Campbell then dribbled nearly to midfield. Here Hammond gave “hands,'' and for minute or two the Wearsiders showed in their opponents half. They were almost directly expelled. Latta with Brady ran in. More by luck than skill Oliver stopped them, and Chadwick swept the leather over the bar. The rapidly westering sun now lit up the scene for moment and formed a glorious frame-work to the animated field and the thronged grandstand. Hannah had nice chance to score. His shot went over the bar. Thereupon Smith romped back in company with Gillespie. A foul was claimed off Doyle, but refused, and Doyle came in for a lot of abuse. By better combination the home team at length forced the visitors back. They were, however, as sharp needles, and were rarely off the ball, clinging to it with marvelous pertinacity. Just as the whistle blew for "hands" against Gillespie the latter sent in a shot from midfield,. The ball fell close to Cox and he cleared. The free kick was not improved upon by Everton, and twice Capt. Auld got in his kick and made things hot for the Liverpudlians. Doyle made himself unduly noticeable by his forcible style of play, thanks to which the home forwards were kept at bay. Lower down the field Oliver offered an ineffectual resistance to Latta and Brady, who kept the ball hovering about the Sunderland uprights. Stevenson and Porteous, by better play than they had yet exhibited, were the means of sending the ball into the Everton half, and Smith and Gillespie exhibited formidable front, but “Ditty Doyle!" as the crowd preferred to call him, was all there. A foul throw in was given against Everton, and Porteous took the free kick. The bail passed rapidly to the other wing, where Oliver tried to bump Latta, but himself came to the ground heavily, and but for Porteous, who rushed into the breach and cleared with a flying kick, would have gone hard with the home defence. The ball was still kept uncomfortably near the Sunderland citadel. Oliver at length transferred to Smith, who gave the slip to Gillespie, and away the pair sped at high pressure until the ball had gone into touch. Miliward seized the throw in, and progressed steadily towards the road end the field. Twice Auld inadvertently helped the visitors by kicks which carried the ball nearer the uprights, but Millward finished with a wide shot at the target. It was now the turn of Campbell, Smith, and Gillespie to burst away, and the result of a tough struggle was that Cox was upset, saved his charge at the expense of a corner, which was entrusted to Smith. He, however, failed to convert, and again the visitors' right wing pair raced into the home territory. Incessant cries "Wake up, Sunderland!" and "Now then, rouse yourselves," resounded from all parts of the field, but in spite of the utmost exhortations the Wearsiders failed to clear their quarters, and at half-time the game stood— Everton 2 goals Sunderland goal I goal.
Ends were changed, and at 6.41 p.m. Hammond resumed the game. His shot was seized by Smith, who made a beautiful attempt to equalise, which was repulsed with a header by Doyle. Good passing ensued between Scott, Campbell, and Gillespie, and the latter, although tackled, made, in the circumstances, a good but wide shot at goal. What little wind was astir was in favour of the home team, and they pressed severely. Good chances to score were lost by paltry dalliance with the leather. Gibson, rather than allow Latta and Brady to get hold of the ball, landed it in the grandstand. The throw-in was a huge one, and carried the ball right up to the home sticks, but Oliver saved, after which Everton Hannah, in imitation of Gibson, pulled up Hannah and Scott with a huge punt out of play. The throw in led to exciting play in the vicinity of the visitors ‘citadel, which resulted in a corner, and a triumphant roar broke forth as Gillespie seemed to head through. Play went on as usual. The home goal had a narrow escape from Brady, who finished a nice run by a shot which scraped the cross-bar. Grand passing was on both sides, and Doyle yielded a corner which fatal proved fatal to his side, for from the kick by Smith the Sunderland Hannah delivered a terrific shot. Cox threw out, but the next moment Hannah banged the ball through, and a cheer went up when it was seen that the teams were at last equal. Latta was next brought down by Oliver when the way to a goal, and D. Hannah headed prettily to Scott, who compelled a throw-in off the other Hannah. Then Auld had a beautiful drop at the Everton goal, and Cox landed out with sledgehammer force. Scott still kept the ball in play, and Doyle had to yield "hands" close to his own uprights. The same player soon after yielded a corner, of which, however, Smith made but little use, and Hammond swung into trot which he finished with a shot which passed within a hair-breadth of the Sunderland citadel. Gibson, Scott, and Hannah between them caused the visitors to retire, though not for long. The home forwards shot too far ahead, and gave Doyle and Hannah plenty of time to clear. The wind had now gone down, so that Sunderland had little help from it. Twenty-five minutes had elapsed when Scott put a nice shot, and after some tricky play in front of the Everton citadel Gillespie got a third goal.  From the centre kick the visitors' forwards made a desperate onslaught on the Sunderland goal. The ball was going through just as Stevenson cleared right on the line. Kirtley immediately after had to rush out to stop Hammond. He fell, but got the ball away, a feat for which he was cheered. Then Cox had to throw out, and a second shot passed outside to taunting cries, addressed to Doyle, of "You're beaten to-day, Dan. “A free kick for a foul fell to Everton, and again the Sunderland citadel was saved at a critical moment. Each goad was repeatedly threatened in turn. Amid rising enthusiasm the home team more than their own, though Latta was several times within an ace getting the ball through, and hostilities were being waged in the Everton half when the whistle blew, and the game came to an end with the final score;- Sunderland 3 goals, Everton 2 goals. 

EVERTON RESERVE V TRANMERE ROVERS
Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 22 April 1890
This match was played yesterday at Anfield, Everton winning by 1 goal to nil.

SUNDERLAND V EVERTON
Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 22 April 1890
Fresh from their Glasgow victory, Everton tackled the Wearsiders at Sunderland yesterday. A large attendance of spectators witnessed a well-contested match. Sunderland started, and immediately Campbell headed through for the home team. Play became very fast, and Brady equalized, Chadwick putting a second goal for the visitors ten minutes later. Everton's long passing bothered the Sunderland men, but the visitors could not score again.  After changing ends Sunderland began to show improved form, and the ball was rushed through. Everton tried hard to get the winning point, but the defence was too good. Fifteen minutes from the finish Sunderland again scored, and won by 3 goals to 2.

SUNDERLAND 3 EVERTON 2
April 22, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
Played at Sunderland yesterday the weather being fine, there was a large attendance. In the first half Everton did splendid passing, and scored two goals, to Sunderland one. The second half was very exciting, both teams showed excellent form, but Sunderland getting the best of the game Campbell Hannah (D), and Smith scored for Sunderland, and Brady and Chadwick for the visitors. Final result Sunderland 3 Everton 2. Teams Sunderland: - Kirtley, goal, Porteous, and Oliver, backs, Oliver Stevenson, and Auld, half-backs, Gibson, Gillespie, Smith, Campbell, Hannah (D), and Scott forwards. Everton: - Cox, goal, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle, backs, Kirkwood, Holt, and Parry, half-backs, Latta, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 1 TRANMERE ROVERS 0
April 22, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
This match was decided at the Anfield enclosure last evening and the Bootle v Burnley fixture having lapsed, there was a better attendance than would otherwise have been the case. The Rovers were seen to much better advantage then in their Cup tie on Saturday last and there was little room for choice, between the teams. The issue being in the balance up to the call of “no side” eventually the Reserves was declared the winners by 1 goal to nil.

ANGUS
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Wednesday 23 April 1890
The "Squeaker" is getting hoarse. —Angus has been trotting the Oswalds about the town. —Smith (Albion) has a hat to dispose of.—Angus plays for Everton in May. It is stated that he got £40 down, and receives a salary of £2 per week all the year round. He signed at Carlisle, —During their tour the Corinthians won 11 matches, drew 1, and lost 7, scoring 55 goals to 30. Angus is getting ready to pack up for removal.—Jack Conqueror (Southwick) will probably retire from the football field at the end of the present season.—Half of the Alliance clubs have finished their list. —Angus was got for the price of cigar by Albion. He was a much more costly article to Everton.

RANGERS V EVERTON.
Sporting Life - Wednesday 23 April 1890
This, the return match of the present season, was played on the Rangers’ beautiful ground at Ibrox, and the roads conveyances to the venue had all the appearances of national event. When the teams met on Everton’s ground at Liverpool the Rangers had to put with reverse of eight to one. They discounted the loss, however, their players being before half-time rendered hors de combat, and the chapter of accidents most decidedly had a lot to do with the telling defeat. Both clubs had put the best combination possible into the field on the present occasion, and the partisans of each were sanguine having at least a run for the honours. The home team were without Henderson and Wyllie, and in their places were McBain, of St. Mirren, Paisley, and John McPherson, of Cowlalrs. The home men won the spin of the coin. Immediately on play beginning the ball was carried over mid-field. The visitors had a foul, and a good, shot was sent over the cross-bar. Chadwick, with quick play, soon had possession, but his progress was stopped, and Creadie relivedd by sending the ball over the lines, Everton the first point was taken by Millward on a slow message. The same player for the visitors scored. McPherson, for the home men, put in a shot , and at half-time the score stood—Everton, two; Rangers, one. In the second half Hammond put in number three and four goals for Everton. They put through another two, the Rangers only managing to score another at feet of McCroadie. Final result; Everton, six; Rangers, two. Teams; Everton; Cox, (goal), Hannah and Doyle (backs), Parry, Holt and Kirkwood (Half-backs), Latta, and Parry (right), Hammond (centre), Chadwick and Milward (left).  Rangers;- Reid (goal), Hendry and Hay (backs), A McCreadie, and McIntyrne and Mitchell (half-back), Marshall, and H. McCreadie (right), Fraser (centre), McPherson and Allen (left). 

BOLTON WANDERERS 0 EVERTON 0
April 25, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
These teams encountered each other at Bolton last evening, the match being for the benefit of J.Brogan the Wanderers forward, but unfortunately the weather was unfavorable, and greatly interfered with the attendance. The visitors kick off, and were at once placed on the defensive, first McNee and then Brogan sending in terrific shots, which Cox saved in grand style. Chadwick next forced the home custodian to handle, and this was followed by another incursion into the Everton territory. Weir almost scoring, a corner to Everton proved abortive, and for a long time the Wanderers held the upper hand. All the forwards tried to score, and some magnificent shots were sent in, but in all for nothing. The custodian and backs displaying in rare style. Towards the interval Everton played up better and gained futile corner. Half-time arrived without either side having scored. In the second half play was a similar description, neither team appeared at there best, and finally the game resulted in a draw, no goals being scored . Everton team; Cox, goal, Hannah (Captain), and Parry, backs, Kirkwood, Holt, and Weir half-backs, Latta, Brady, Hammond, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
April 25, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
Evertonian “writes” allow me to state a grievance, which I hope, will be taken cognizance of by the committee of the Everton club. As one of the clubs most radial supports, I must protest against the manner in which the Reserves matches are advertised, and so duping the public to believe that they are going to witness the Reserves play. I decidedly object to being led astray such advertisement, and fined a team on the ground which represents the Reserves. Players of Everton Football Club. It is not fair to treat their supporters like this, and I trust that in future if such matches are to take place, that they will be advertised as scratch teams, it is all very well to give local players a trial but let one player be tried at a time with the proper Resevres, and not fill up the team with everyone who can wear football boots. There were many spectators at the match on Wednesday night of the same opinion, as myself, who are not members, but nevertheless have as perfect “right” to complain as anyone connected with the club.

HOSPITAL SATURDAY FUND
April 26, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
The Everton club (Mr. R. Molyneux) had very kindly arranged to give the net proceeds of a match which they intended to play with Notts County team on Thursday next.

LIVERPOOL DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 28 April 1890
By the Loiterer
EVERTON V PATRICK THISTLE
The Patrick Thistle appeared on the Anfield ground on Saturday, to try conclusions with the Evertonians.  For the latter Geary, although apparently decidedly unfit, resumed his position as centre forward.  From the manner of his carrying his left arm during the match it was evident that he had not completely recovered from his accident at Nottingham, and I think it was unwise to play him.  He was really of little service to his side, but that he had not forgotten how to shoot he fully demonstrated by scoring a couple of goals and having another one disallowed.  Turning to the play, from the kick-off Everton at once assumed the aggressive and were not long in beating Corklndale. They added another, and then the Thistle for the first time became dangerous. Their find effort went wide, however, but from second attempt directly afterwards they successfully piloted the leather past Cox. After Everton had an apparently good goal disallowed, the referee decided another one in their favour, the genuineness of which is open to doubt the men were rarely dangerous in this half, and before the interval Everton put on two more points. On restarting, the Thistle scored a good goal, and play was somewhat more even. Everton, after time, replied with another, this completing the list, and the Thistle men retired beaten by six goals to two.
The home team were in every respect superior to the Thistle; in fact, it was not until the second half that the Scotch club made any decent pretensions to contest the game with any degree of success. Of the Thistle team I cannot say much, with one exception, and that was the left back, Hendry. He played a really good, hard game, and in the second half especially paid particular attention to Latta, and his efforts in this direction were attended with success. For Everton Cox did Letter than previously, and he was applauded according.  Parry, at back, vice Doyle, did not appear to be altogether at home. Kirkwood was the best of the halves, his play being very correct and judicious. All the forwards did well, the exception of Geary, who was, as I have previously pointed out, severely handicapped.
Tommy Morris takes his benefit on Wednesday, and it should be a bumper. Tommy was smuggled into carriage at Kirkdale and played with the Bootle team for the first time in Lancashire Cup tie against Cherry Tree some seven years ago. Since then he has played regularly, but the last two seasons has been on the reserve, and served as a kind of a knockabout. He is therefore, deserving of good gate at the hands of the Bootle public, and for the occasion two teams composed of members of the Everton and Bootle clubs will play match.  It is, virtually, England and Wales v. Scotland, and I anticipate a good game, as the nationality of the teams is sufficient to add little piquancy to the play. Here are the teams __ Scotland;- Jardine, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; McFarlane, Weir, and Campbell, half-backs; Latta and Brady (right), Kirkwood (centre), Galbriath and Jamieson (left wing), forwards. 
England and Wales;- Smalley, goal; Evans and frank Woods, backs; Kilner, Holt and Parry, half-backs; Hammond, Morris (right), Jones (centre), Chadwick, and Milward (left wing), forwards.
WEARSIDE GOSSIP
For some mysterious reason Prince Bismarck is said to cherish an undying hatred for Frankfort.  Comparing great things with small, it appears to me that your Liverpool correspondent for some equally mysterious reason nourishes a bitter dislike for unwittingly offending Sunderland.  I noticed last week the expression of his amiable wish that Everton might “take some of the cheek out of the Sunderland people” and I hasten to assure him that on the contrary, a good deal of the “cheek” was taken out of Everton, and that if the people of Sunderland ever felt inclined to exhibit that not very acceptable quality it was on Monday night last, when the perfect justification they had reason to rejoice over that stern rebuff.

EVERTON 6 PATRICK THISTLE 2
April 28, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
The followers of the Anfield club were again entertained by a club from the other side of the border, and a big crowd put in a appearance on the Oakfield road, enclosure on Saturday to welcome a long looked return visit of the well-known West of Glasgow club, the Patrick Thistle. The visitors when full teamed play a fine game, and although they were short handed through the absence of Paul (centre forward), Everton had to play hard to prevent themselves from beening outwitted. Hendry the Glasgow Rangers, was heartily welcomed by the home supporters. Geary made his first appearance for Everton after his injury to his head in the trial match at Nottingham. Clark kick off against the wind and hill, and after a big kick had taken the visitors to the home quarters, Weir sent neatly to Latta, but the latter overran the ball, and a screw shot by Chadwick was allowed to go over the lines. The Thistle sprinted along the right, but Parry pulled them up finely and giving to Milward, a corner was forced from McCulloch, which, being well placed by Chadwick, enabled Latta to open the scoring by heading the first point for Everton ten minutes from the start. Although Everton seemed to be taking things easy, the visiting custodian had plenty to do, and it was not long until Geary from a pass by Brady, who with Chadwick, was playing a grand game, with a low swift shot, notched the second goal for his side. Hendry now showed some of his well-known defending tackles and was the means of nullifying some well directed shots. At last “Lewis” did a fine sprint along the visitors right, but failed at the crucial point. However, coming again, he centred accurately to Stewart who scored for Patrick, a performance which, was duly recognized by the 9,000 spectators. Geary returned immediately, and beat the Thistle custodian with an off-side goal. Continuing to have all the play, Everton found themselves at the interval leading by 5 goals to 1. (Other scores Geary, 3-1, Latta 4-1, and Milward 5-1). Restarting, Everton again got prominent, and McCorkindale had to keep his wits about him in negotiating the determined attacks of the home van. Everton were now caught napping, and the visiting trundling neatly down McLead added a second point for his side. With a splendid shot, which gave Cox no chance. Not satisfied with the fluke, the homesters went to work with a greater vigour, and McCorkindale saved excellently. Latta now waded through, and giving Hendry the slip screwed across the goalmouth, but as no one was up the chance was broke away. The visitors retaliated, and had a fruitless corner. The play was became more even, the “Scotties” if anything having the best of it. Parry tackled his opponents rather cleverly, and Milward sent outside. Coming again, however, the homesters showed up to perfection, but Hendry eased and Cox had to make another good save from the Thistle centre forward. Latta again baulked Hendry, but McCorkindale went to the rescue, and Cox had to strike out from Stewart, when Latta getting possession and Wading through, caused the Scotch custodian to handle. The home right winger met it, and soon gave his side a further lead with the sixth goal. The game continued to be anything but a good exposition, and before the conclusion Geary was badly pulled up, by Freebairn just as he was racing along and before the free kick was disposed of Brady, who by the way was throughout the same very unlucky with his finished-headed slightly wide over the bar. A good pass by Geary being also missed, which brought a firm game to a conclusion with the following result; Everton 6 goals Patrick Thistle 2 goals. Teams ; Everton: - Cox, goal, Hannah (Captain), and Parry backs, Kirkwood, Holt, and Weir half-backs, Latta, Brady Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Patrick Thistle: - McCorkindale, goal, McCulloch, and Hendry, backs, Gorham, Freebairn, and Flannely, half-backs, Lewis, McLeod, Clark, Barker, and Stewart, forwards.

EVERTON REVIEW
April 28, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton, after disposing of the Rangers in such an easy fashion in Glasgow, left that City on Sunday afternoon for Carlisle where they remained over the night, and travelled on to Sunderland on Monday, arriving there About one o'clock. After dinner, they were taken for a sound of the sea and sail on the river. Getting back at four o'clock, the players were somewhat tired, but after being attended to by their trainer they were got into a good state, and entered the enclosure full of hope that they would be able to hold their own, if not beat the aspirants for League Honours. On Kirtley making his way to the goal posts, a crowd numbering quite 8,000 sent up a cheer which might have been heard miles a away. Mr. McKay late of the Glasgow Northern, but now located in Newcastle, was referee and the sooner independent officials are requisitioned the better it will be for visiting clubs, and the interest of the Association. Campbell kicked off for Sunderland five minutes late, and against the wind. The homesters carried the ball up on their right, and ran it over the corner line. Parry claimed, but the referee headed not the umpire, and while Everton were standing still Sunderland scored. Rather hard lines, but no remedy from the referee. Everton, However, showed up finely, to the dislike of the crowd, and Brady equalised. With this latter point the fire of the spectators was aroused, and when Chadwick gave his side the lead one would have though they were inside a menagerie, the crowd howling like madmen. To prevent the visitors from further getting ahead, questionable tactics were resorted to, which evidently suited the gentleman with the whistle. The second half opened fast, but Everton suffered somewhat through Chadwick and Doyle receiving nasty knocks on the ankle, and knee respectively. Sunderland them pulled level, but not before a foul was wrongly given in the goalmouth, and fetched up their total score ten minutes later. From this stage to the close Everton completely hemmed Sunderland in their own quarters, and scored a third goal. The referee disallowed the point because he said he did not see it although it was acknowledged after the match that Campbell, in trying to ease the pressure, put through three yards before Kirtley drove, it into play. So the game ended, and Sunderland are credited with beating Everton by 3 goals to 2. Space will not permit entering into details of the game, suffice to say that, Everton, with fairplay, are quite 4 goals better than Mr. Tom Watson's combination It is believed that the Anfielders are not anxious to make another incursion into the Wearside town. Last Thursday Everton helped Brogan in his benefit at Bolton and came out of it with honours divided, no score being made although Everton had an offside goal. To make a good wind up of their tour, Mr.Molyneux, who by the bye, is still confined to bed. Invited Patrick Thistle to Anfield-road, where a warm reception was given the strangers by the 9,000 assembled. Neither club was fully pressed, nevertheless, a very good game was witnessed, nor Everton were victors by 6 goals to 2. The main feature of the game were the good goalkeeping of McOorkindale, and the back play of Hendry at left for Patrick, while Cox, in goal, kept up his lately acquired reputation, and showed that he can still be reckoned as a custodian of League class. Perhaps Latta and Brady were the safest Forwards although Chadwick deserves credit, for his ableness, despite the fact that his leg is still very bad. The homehalves were always on the job, and Hannah, and Parry did their share in gaining another victory for the Liverpool Cupholders. Geary, who was welcomed back to his well-known place in the centre, showed his accident has taken none of his dash, as at times he was very brilliant.

EVERTON 3 PRESTON NORTH END 0
April 29, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Great interest was centred on this event, which took place at Anfield-road ground last night. The teams have met twice this season to fulfil their League fixtures. Preston winning here by 5 goals to 1, and Evertonians at Deepdale by 2 goals to 1. Long before the time for starting crowds were seen wending their way towards the Everton enclosure, and at the start nearly 12,000 spectators had assembled. Both teams had their full strength, with one exception, that being Heaton, who took the place of the Preston left wing. Punctually to time (6-15) Geary kicked off against the sun and wind and gave Latta who soon made tracks towards Trainor. Ross senior rushed to the rescue, and with a hugh kick sent up to Thompsoi, but Holt neatly robbed him, and again Everton's front rank got well down, Geary looking dangerous until Kelso intercepted him. And Ross racing away by the aid of Gordon, caused Doyle to perform a splendid return, which Chadwich a chance to get near in his finish, however, going over the bar. Play now became very fast and exciting, Geary treating the onlookers to one of his famous runs, Howarth bring him up by kicking over the line. Hands against Chadwick allowed Gordon to travel at a great pace towards Cox, but Doyle fairly upset his calculations, the ball being sent slowly outside. From the goal kick the homesters with some excellent passing slided along, and Geary parting to Milward, that player sent whizzing over the bar. Holt was now conspicuous, as he got the upperhand of young Ross, and Chadwick had a very near thing. Trainor saving, with Latta on top of him. The Bolton lad meeting the fist out, eased pressure by finishing wide. North End had now a look in, Gordon's effort going for nothing. After some grand play by Kirkwood Heaton forced a corner from Doyle, which he cleared in fine style by giving to his forwards, and Latta 15 minutes from the start scored the first goal for his side, amidst great cheering. By this success the homesters got lively to their work, Trainor had an anxious time of it, Latta giving him another warm handful, which this time, however he cleared very cleverly. From a foul Against Ross, Everton took up the attack and commenced a bombardment in front of the Preston custodian, shot after shot being sent in, and it was not until Ross with a heavy punt, sent well away that danger, was averted. Holt and Kirkwood now did some useful work, and the latter gave to Brady, who in turn tipped to Chadwick, and that player added another goal with a shot, which no goalkeeper could have stopped. Now was the time for the spectators to give went to their feelings and this they did to the best of their ability, the well known “rattle” doing it share of the tumult. After some midfield play Heaton cleverly forced a corner from Hannah, which was well cleared by Kirkwood, and Latta and Brady raced along but Ross sen mulled their attempt and Dewhurst catching his return missed an easy chance right in front of goal. From now to the interval Preston were completely hemmed in their own quarters and could make no headway against the superb defence of Hannah and Doyle, half-time arriving with Everton 2 goals North End nil.
Restarting Milward sprinted beautifully along, and Geary, with one of the finest shot ever witnessed beat Trainor for a third time with a flyer, which fairly nonplussed the Prestonians. From the centre kick, Ross jun showed some tricky tactics and assisted by Gordon he give Cox the only shot the latter had to save during the whole game, which the Evertonians got rid of in a masterly fashion. Everton now took up the reins and during the last 25 minutes of the game the Prestonians hardly if ever got past midfield. One of the finest contests ever seen on the Anfield enclosure thus ending in an easy win for Everton by 3 goals to nil. Teams North End: - Trainor, goal, Howarth, and Ross backs Kelso, Hendrie, and Holmes half-backs, Gordon, Ross, Thompson Dewhurst and Heaton forwards. Everton: - Cox, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle, backs, Kirkwood, Holt, and Parry, halt-backs, Latta, Brady Geary, Chadwick and Milward forwards. Referee Mr. Roberts.

NORTH END V EVERTON
Preston Herald - Wednesday 30 April 1890
The North End visited the Anfield enclosure on Monday night.  Soon after the start Holt was prominent with some smart tackling of Moss, jun, and Everton had best of matters for a while. Trainer saving marvelously in the nick of time. Play was of high order all round, and now veered slightly in favour of North End. Not to be denied, Everton again forced matters, and eventually Latta beat Trainer with a good screw. Each goal bad narrow escapes, Trainer saving finely on three occasions. Play continued very fast and as a result of some strong work by the home forwards, Geary shot, and from the rebound off the upright, Chadwick scored. Following this Trainer saved a couple of easy shots, and play up to the interval was in favour of Everton, who led by two goals to none. Shortly after the re-start Geary increased the lead with a beautiful dropping shot, which just went under the corner of the bar, and then Cox successfully negotiated a high one at the other end. The home team were playing the superior game, being smarter on the ball. Play was, however, fairly even. Ross, jun, and Latta sprinting finely. Hostilities relaxed somewhat, and then Everton resumed the pressure, but the visitors’ defence was too good, and Trainer was rarely called upon. The North End forwards made several ominous incursions to the home end. Too much dallying with the ball, however, lost them several opportunities. Towards the close the home vanguard renewed their acquaintance with Trainer, and some good shots were sent in without effect, and a grand game ended—Everton, three goals; North End, none. Teams:—North End: Trainer, goal; Howarth and Ross, sen., backs; Kelso, Hendry, and Holmes, half-backs; Gordon, Ross, jun, Thomson, Dewhurst, and Heaton, forwards. Everton; Cox, goal; Doyle and Hannah, backs; Parry, Holt, and Kirkwood, half-backs; Milward, Chadwick, George, Brady, and Latta, forwards.