STOKE v. EVERTON.
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 01 February 1890
THE SURPRISE OF THE ROUND.
At Stoke, to-day, in fine weather, before 5,000 spectators. Stoke were without Christie, McCormick, and Sayer, filling vacancies from reserve team.  Everton were fully represented. Teams Stoke. —W. Rowley, goal; T. Hare and A. Underwood, backs ; H. Ramsay, A. Farmer, and D. Brodie, half-backs; A. N. Other and F. Gee, right wing; C. Baker, centre; W. Dunn and A. Edge, left wing. Everton.—Smalley, goal: Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Holt, and Parry, half-backs; Latta and Brady, right wing; Geary, centre; Chadwick, and Milward, left wing. Referee; Mr. C. J. Hughes (Cheshire Association). Umpires- Messrs. M. Earlam and W. H. Proctor.
Everton won the toss, and Stoke kicked off punctually, and offer the visitors’ half had been invaded, Everton forced Clare to concede a corner, but nothing resulted. Dunne gained possession, and Gee caused Smalley to throw out a long shot. The visitors replied, Clare clearing finely. The home team again attacked. Baker sending in splendid shot, which Smalley caught and threw out, the ball eventually going over. Everton now pressed. Milward sending in two grand shots, Rowley cleverly fisting out. A corner kick was well placed the latter, Rowley only just clearing. A prolonged attack followed. Everton being prevented from scoring by brilliant goalkeeping. A throw in gave Stoke a chance, which was finely headed through, amid terrific cheering. Everton replied strongly, the forwards putting in some grand work. The Stoke defence was superb, the Everton attacks being smartly broken up. Simpson effected a grand run, Doyle relieving with a big kick. Geary got away, but failed to pass Clare. The play was all the Stoke half, several corners being gained without effect. Rowley was magnificent form, saving numerous shots, while the backs hampered the Everton forwards. Nothing further resulted, and Stoke led at half-time by one goal to none. Resuming Everton at once assumed the aggressive, several well-directed shots being negotiated by Rowley. Geary was penalized for pushing, and Gee, getting possession, was robbed Doyle. Stoke then came with wonderful power, Smalley fisting out Still Stoke attacked, and from a fierce scrimmage the sphere was forced through for the second time. Everton tried to force the game, Geary and Latta being well to the front Rowley, Clare, and Underwood were too good, however, and kept them at bay. They, however, succeeded breaking through, Millward shooting past. The point was disputed for off-side, but was promptly allowed. Everton played strongly, Millward and Geary each shooting outside. Geary again got well in front, and equalized with a long swift shot. Still Everton pressed, but Clare relieved, and Dunn, getting in a grand centre, enabled Edge to again beat Smalley. This put life Into Stoke, who scored from a scrimmage. Result— Stoke 4, Everton 2.
Notes
Mike Higgins, Wharmby and Keys playing now for Everton Athletic

STOKE 4 EVERTON 2 (Fac Game 7)
February 3, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
On Saturday morning the Liverpoolians visited the pottery works and were very much interested in the chief business of the midland town. The weather was somewhat dull, but the rain held off, and there was every prospect of a good game. The teams as Follows; Stoke: - Rowley goal, Clarke, and Underwood, backs, Ramsey, Farmer, and Breodie, half-backs Simpson, Gee, Barker, Edge, and Dunn forwards. Everton: - Smalley, goal Hannah (Captain), and Doyle backs, Kirkwood, Holt, and Parry, half-backs, Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick and Milward forwards. Referee C.S.Hughes . There was about 5,000 spectators on the field when the homesters took the kick off, Latta went away in elegant style until Underwood robbed him. Milward and Chadwick indulged in a little bit of their pretty business, and Holt grandly assisted them. They however, managed to work down, and the ball was kicked over the line. Simpson and Gee on the home left wing found their way down, but could not detect a flaw in the defence, and the Everton left responded in spendid fashion. Underwood gave a corner, which Latta, and sent in badly, Smalley saved a tough shot, from C.Baker's toes, and then for some little time the home men were anything but in the hunt. Rowley however, was in one of his best moods, and remained impregnable. He had some hard shots to prevent from going though, but he succeeded by dint of clever work in keeping his change intact. Milward was given the ball when near Rowley and promptly missed a very good chance. This was at once replied to by Stoke, and after a little scrimmage in dangerous quarters Edge headed through and drew first blood. The visitors were not to be downcast at these reserves, but strove hard to equalize matters, the ball being sent in often enough, but going anywhere but through the posts. Geary sprinted along very finely, and lost the ball, when close to the aim of his desires. Others had shots, but the home defence remaining unbroken, Clare and Underwood kicking out well. Chadwick had a shy with a difficult slow screw shot, the ball hitting the crossbar. Rowley just before half-time had to save, when Chadwick, Milward and Geary were upon him. He did it, however, and was heartily cheered. Hard lines for Everton brought the score stood- Stoke 1 goal, Everton nil. The first point of interest in the play was a speedy run by Gee, who lost a good opportunity with only the goalkeeper in front of him. The visitors were constantly threatening and it was something disheartening to see many good things thrown away. Stoke tried to get along, but a magnificent speedy rush on the part of Chadwick, Milward and Geary returned the ball, and at the conclusion Rowley had to fall in order to avert the ball. The Homesters went away on one of their short visits to their opponents territory, and Smalley was applauded for a very fine rescue. Immediately afterwards pressing attention paid to him by several men compelled him to permit the ball to go through. The score was two to nil against Everton, and the aspect of the game was not too cheerful, as the visitors possessed all the play but could not score, whilst the home men took all the luck. At length success did attend their efforts, Milward shooting through from a Geary pass. Only a few minutes elapsed before the ball was again put past Rowley, Geary doing the trick. After fine play the Stoke forwards rushed down, forced Smalley to save well, and then while he was unprepared they rattled the ball through. In a very short time the sphere was moved to the Everton end although it had been palpably fouled twice, and Doyle in taking his kick sent the ball towards Smalley and as several Stoke men at once on the goalkeeper, he could not help allowing the leather to pass him. Final Result Stoke 4 goals Everton 2 goals.

EVERTON RESERVES 4 SOUTHPORT CENTRAL OLD BOYS 2
February 3, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
There was only a moderate attendance on the Everton ground to witness the above match. The ground was very heavy when Tasker kicked off for the visitors. Everton had the best of the opening exchanges, and Abbott shot a little wide of the posts. Keeping up the attack corners fell to the home team in quick succession, but nothing tangible accrued. Martin was cheered for neatly robbing Tasker, and Cain put in a hugh kick, to no purpose. At length the visitor's right wing broke away, but Hammond returned and the visitor's goal had a narrow escape, Tinsley just keeping out two grand shots. Everton were decidedly the sharper team on the heavy ground, the visitors shaping badly against the strong defence. Cain gave them a chance by missing his kick but Weir easily checked the advance of the Southport front rank. Play continued in the same lines, bad shooting only preventing the homesters from putting on a big score. At length after Martin and Cain had tried long shots, Jones beat Tinsley with a high shot, which ought to have been stopped. The kick-off did not bring relief the homesters having all the game and Abbott sent in a grand shot from the touchline, which was within an ace of taking effect. Cain repeated the performance with a hugh kick from the half-way line, which struck the crossbar. Tinsley was cheered for keeping out a grand shot from Tibbotts. Halsall had a tussle with Weir, in which he came of best, but Martin coming to the rescue gave the leather to his forward again, who continued to do everything but score. Half-time Everton Reserves 1 goal Southport Central Old Boys nil. Everton kicked off and at once attacked, a corner falling to them, which was abortive. Not to be denied a fierce onslaught took place and Orr made amends for his previous bad shooting by beating Tinsey with a clinking shot. The ground was now in a dreadful condition being several inches thick with mud, and prevented either team from showing anything like combination. The visitors were the worse in this respect, their efforts being most feeble. The visitors broke away and Tasker made the best effort for his side that had been made so far. It was really a grand run and deserved a successful result. It was only a flash, for the homesters were soon in front, and Orr put his side three goals in front with a fast shot. Hammond who had gone forward made a good shot, which was well saved by Tinsley. At length Southport broke away, and after a good run Melrose beat Joliffe, who had not been called upon before. A foul was given right in the goalmouth against the visitors, but a corner, but a corner was the only result. Tasker again put in a good run, but shot wide. The visitors were now shaping better, and Monks scored a second time, owing to a mistake of Joliffe, who left his charge and gave him a clear field. Everton next attacked, and Orr beat Tinsley for the fourth time. Final Result Everton Reserves 4 goals Southport Central Old Boys 2 goals.

THE SURPRISE OF THE ROUND.
Athletic News - Monday 03 February 1890
EVERTON BEATEN AT STOKE.
By The “Free Critic”
Everton have always been regarded as one of the best of four for the English Cup, and when they were drawn with Stoke it was considered as almost certainty for them, but as an illustrious gentleman on your start’ often remarks, “One never knows,” and the despised Stoke, next to the bottom of the League, and beat Everton, who are next to the top. No excuse can made about  having a weak team, for Everton turned up to a man and went to Stoke the previous day, whilst the other hand, Sayer cried off at the last moment, and Simpson was put on the right wing. The day was fine, but trifle too warm for football, and considering the sort of weather we have had, the ground was in capital condition. Both teams were out early enough, and the roll call was follows;- Everton; Smalley, goal: Hannah and Doyle, backs: Kirkwood. Holt, and Parry, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Stoke. -Rowley, goal: Clare and Underwood, backs; Ramsey, Farmer, and Brodie half-backs; Baker, Timpson, Gee. Dunn, and Edge, forwards. Umprires: Messrs Earlam (Northwich) and Proctor (Nottingham). Referee: C.J. Hughes (Northwich). The game started very evenly, and it was easy to see that Stoke meant to do their best, Baker once giving Smalley a particularly warm customer, with a really splendid effort, but when the teams settled down appeared likely to walk in, for they kept the ball in the Stoke quarters most persistently, but for some reason or other they did not display that dash which generally characterizes their play in front of goal, and the Stoke backs were terribly in earnest, and meant to clear the ball, matter where it ultimately landed. Rowley had one or two very difficult things to contend with, and on one occasion literally took the ball off the head of Evertonian, whose intention was to put it through. It was a cool bit of work -cool even for Rowley. Everton, not being very anxious about scoring. Stoke thought they would have a try, and, breaking away, they had a free kick, which was nicely planted, and after Smalley had saved once, Edge headed past him. Of course an odd goal or two was a mere fleabite of the Evertonians. but Stoke seemed to realise the fact that it was not utterly impossible to win, and some rather weak back on the part of Doyle gave them several opportunities, but most of the game was spent in the vicinity of Chare and Underwood, who had rolled up their sleeves and laid down to their work first rate style. And when the ball passed them there was the Stoke Adonis to contend with, and once he stood more than an outside chance of postponing the interesting ceremony of the following day, for he got down when everybody had given it up for goal, rose from somewhere, and away the ball went.  Chadwick put in capital run and shot, but it was really no use. William had it, and to the satisfaction of most the spectators and the consternation of the remainder. Stoke turned round with
A LEAD OF ONE GOAL TO NONE.
Will they keep it up? was the anxious question of the Stoke supporters, and certainly in re-starting the home lot seemed disposed to be built that way, for the first five minutes was very even, and then out of a scrummage Edge obtained a second goal. To most of the spectators it appeared that Smalley was impeded: but the officials, who, I may say, acted in admirable manner all through, were unanimous about one thing, and that was that an Evertonian had last played the ball. Two goals to the good struck Stoke people as something out of the ordinary run, but Everton now appeared to realize the fact that they had eleven good men and true opposed to them, and they gave us a bit of their proper form, But for a long time they were unable to get over the stubborn defence opposed to them, and shot very wildly when they had the chance of shooting. At length, however, Latta centred nicely, and Milward was well up and registered No. 1-a very near case of off side by the wav. The Liverpool people still went at it, and so did the others, Dunn putting in some splendid centres from the left, but the next score came from Geary, who sent in a regular scorcher which neither Rowley nor anyone else could have got at. With the scores equal, and Everton playing well. It seemed long odds on them winning, and the next five minutes were anxious ones for Stoke, but after that period the home lot got under weigh, and there was absolutely no stopping them. The forwards were much too quick on the ball for the Everton people, and one goal was put through a blunder between Hannah and Smalley, whilst another was registered from a capital centre of Dunn’s, which Smalley saved, but the ball was pounced upon by a nimble Pottery representative and sent home. Two goals ahead, and less than a quarter of hour to play, was good enough for the locals: but they wanted more, and although defenders did not leave their goal far behind their forwards were always on the lookout and were a constant source of trouble to Doyle and Hannah. Try as they would and the Everton men did try in the last few minutes - the ball could not be put through, and Stoke were hailed as one of the last eight four goals to two.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The victory was a creditable one, and on the day’s play fully deserved, for although I daresay Everton did the most pressing, they hadn’t an atom of the dash and determination exhibited by Stoke. From the very start the home lot went for winning, and they knew they had a cleverer team than themselves to beat, but I have often found in reckoning up football, that downright determination takes a lot of beating by scientific play. The Everton men dodged and passed the ball about in a very masterly fashion certainly, but a Stokeite would generally rush in and intercept the pass, and any hesitancy on the part of the Everton backs promptly taken advantage of, for the Stoke forwards were always up, and when they started they meant going on. Their passing was very smart indeed, and the beauty of it was that they passed forward and without any ceremony, and nine times out of ten there was man to receive it. On the other hand, the Everton forwards made a mistake in being too clever, for they hung around with ball in the most tantalizing fashion, and whilst they were looking where to pass it, an energetic Stokite would slip in and away the ball went. Dunn is a capital left wing, and seems to have an opinion that the goal-posts are in the centre, whilst Edge, his partner, was always up, and obtained three goals. Baker did very well indeed, though opposed little Holt, and though hardly so clever as the other forwards, Gee and Simpson put in some good, genuine work. Both Ramsey and Brodie were steady at half back, and were quite clever enough for the slow passing of their opponents, but Farmer was hardly class, and Stoke could have done with George Shutt back again in his old form. The two backs and goalkeeper were the salvation of their side, and they didn't make a mistake. They intended getting in their kick, and did so, no matter the ball went, and it would have been hard to find better backs than Clare and Underwood on Saturday's form. I have already made a few remarks boot Rowley, and all I will add is that he kept goal in splendid style. I must confess to a feeling of disappointment in the Everton team, for there was an entire absence of the “go-ahead-ness" which they generally infuse into their play. The goalkeeping was weak, Doyle was slow, and Hannah not as safe as I have seen him. The half backs were best of the lot, and the three of them worked very hard, and it was not their fault that they did not appear in the last eight. They struggled gamely to the finish, but it was no use—they are not supposed to either score or prevent the others from doing so except occasionally. The forwards were as much to blame as the backs, for they did not seem to make headway, and, had they gone in for longer passing, and shot now and again, they might have won. As it was, they trotted about and passed and repassed the ball until a Stoke man, having nothing better to do, asked to be excused if he kicked it away. It was undoubtedly this slow style of play and very erratic shooting which cost them the game, and they may take mv word for it, it will never pay when they have determined opponents. Of course, Stoke were jubilant -they had every reason to be—and Mr. Lockett was never so sorely tempted to break the pledge as he was on Saturday night. On the other hand, I was very much struck with the sportsmanlike , manner in which the Evertonians accepted what must have been a terrible and unexpected blow, and all Mr. Molyneux said was, “ Well, it cannot be helped," and Mr. Houldlng heartily congratulated Stoke their victory. There some pleasure in coming across people who can both win and lose, and Everton are that sort.

EVERTON NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 03 February 1890
The defeat at stoke is the worst blow that Everton has sustained for some time.  It is quite as well to look at matters in the same light as Mr. Molyneux, and come to the conclusion that “it cannot be helped;” but, at the same time, it is a big drop to be thrown out of the competition by a club like Stoke when they anticipated going up to London to play in the final.  There will doubtless be the usual wailing and ink-slinging for the proveral nine days, but after that the storm will have been blown over, and I may say that the Everton executive have no intention of disposing of their goods and chattels at present. 

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 03 February 1890
By The Loiterer
For convenience and to facilitate matters, the Everton club has adopted a registered address with the postal authorities, and telegrams addressed “Football” Liverpool, will be promptly attended to.  Twice within a fortnight has the Everton club ben obliged to rearrange their fixtures owing to Sunderland and West Bromwich crying off.  The latter was a League match, and as one of the cardinal points of the League is that the match must be played by the best available teams, and on the dates fixed, it is rather surprising fixed, it is rather surprising that the contract was broken even for a cup-tie.  I think, everyone will agree that the Everton executive should have choice of dates for the two fixtures with the Albion, and as they have March 22 and April 12 vacant, there is no doubt they would prove attractive games on these dates. 
League matches are getting as trifle mixed.  Everton will play their deferred one with Burnley on February 8th, at Burnley.  It is to be hoped the League will grant the necessary extension of time, and that West Bromwich Albion will accept the above address. 

EVERTON REVIEW
February 3, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton, it seems are doomed to disappointment in their pursuit of cups. There was a good hope once that more than one cup would find its way to the Everton headquarters, but the possibilities are now reduced to one, and that the local trophy, before they hold which Bootle have to be reckoned with. In these competitions history repeats itself. Everton beat the Rovers twice in the League, but fail when it is a cup-tie, and so with Stoke who beaten both at home and away by Everton, avenge themselves by depriving the Anfielders of further honours this season in connection with the National Cup. Such are the fortunes of war, however, Everton were badly beaten, and Stoke are to be congratulated on their triumph, in which for once luck played a useful part. The Potters were certainly luckily, and Everton unfortunate, for, with the exception of the last ten minutes, the losers fairly penned the winners in their own quarters. But it was not all luck that accounted for victory, Rowley was in goal, and was in one of his most effective tantalizingly effective moods, and stopped most of the good things offered by Everton. Smalley on the other hand, was not at his best, and should in the opinion of most onlookers, have prevented two shots going through. Both Hannah and Doyle did a lot of successful work, Parry did the biggest share of the halfback tackling. The forwards were grand at times, and experienced frequently the hardest of hard lines. Whilst Latta got lained soon after the start, and was thus handicapped, henceforth. Stoke all round played a determined game, and therein, if for nothing else, deserved success, though certain it is that the best team on this particular occasion, did not win. There was a good crowd; including a trainful of excursionists from Liverpool, and so Everton have a golden solarium of about £75. Next Saturday they visit Burnley and will have another stiff job in hand, for Burnley, like Stoke, is an improving team.

A NEW GOALKEEPER FOR EVERTON
Febraury 5, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
We are informed on the best authority that Cox, late custodian for the Burnley F.C. will make his appearance as a member of the Everton team very shortly. The fact that Cox had signed an agreement to play with the Anfield club next season was generally known some time ago but in view of the fact that it has been thought desirable in official quarters to obtain his active services earlier, if possible, strenuous attempts are being made to place him between the sticks much sooner than was generally anticipated. We understand that the Burnley executive have signified their willingness to withdraw their claim upon Cox, and at the meeting of the English Association to held in London this (Wednesday) evening, the Everton officials will requested to be permitted to include the Scotchman in their ranks for the remainder of the present season. The Everton v Burnley postponed League match will be played on the ground of the latter next Saturday but even if the English Association gives the requested permission for Cox to play, it is exceedingly improbable that he will figure against his recent clubmates, but will at a later opportunity exhibits his talents to the Everton supporters.

THE EVERTON F.C. PRESIDENT ON THE “CUP TIES”
February 5,1890. The Liverpool Courier
The president of the Everton Football Club (Councillor J.Hounding) last evening entertained the players of the club to a supper at the Sandon Hotel Anfield. Mr. Houlding occupied the chair, and Dr. Flynn Messrs Albert Smith, J.B.Maxwell, F. Currier, and J.Webster supported him. At the conclusion of the meal the Chairman, in proposing “success to Football” said he had heard many rumors as to the cause of the Lancashire and English Cup ties having been lost by the Everton team. He was glad to say that he did not place the slightest faith in any of those reports, but attributed the defeats of the team to loss of “Form.” There were times when a player, no matter how careful he might be, lost his condition. It was impossible for a man to keep in the pink of perfection for weeks together although he might apparently be enjoying the best of health; it would be found that occasionally he was greatly affected on the football field if suffering from the least complaint. He impressed upon the players the necessity of visiting their good friend Dr. Flynn whenever they felt out of sorts and in the manner of deavour to keep sufficiently healthy for their football duties. In conclusion, he said that although they had lost some ground in public estimation he hoped they would work hard to retrieve their fortunes by attaining that position which the strongest English clubs aspired to-the top of the League. (Hear hear). Mr. Andrew Hannah speaking as captain on behalf of the team coincided with the views that Mr.Houlding had given expression, to and still he was sure they would all put forth great efforts in order to reach the honoured position alluded to. A pleasant musical programme was afterwards submitted amongst those who contributed to the general enjoyment being Messrs A.Smith, A. latta, R Stockton, J.Stainford, G Youngson, and W.Bailey the last mentioned acting as accompanist in his usual finished manner.

EVERTON V STOKE
February 5, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
We have received several letters on this subject some of them couched in language considerably most forcible than polite, and other making very insulting suggestions as to why Everton lost the match. It is suggested that if some explanation be not forthcoming Everton will lose many of its supporters, and the play of Everton on Saturday is described as a “sorry display.” No doubt the friends of the Everton players will be able to explain their failure.

EVERTON NEW GOALKEEPER
February 7, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
The executive of the Everton Football Club have been successful in their negotiation's for a new goalkeeper, and have secured Cox, late of Burnley, for the remainding of this season, and as they have got his transfer sanctioned by the Council of the Football Association, he will appear at Anfield-road to-morrow to keep goal against South Shore.

BURNLEY v. EVERTON.
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 10 February 1890
Everton paid a second visit to Burnley on Saturday to play their return League fixture, a heavy fog preventing the match taking place on the original date. Although Burnley have not yet won a League game, they are still in the Lancashire Cup, and, in the opinion of many footballists, if they can only keep up last Saturday's form, that trophy should find its way there. Kaye, owing to bereavement in Scotland, was not between the posts, but his place was splendidly filled by Smith. The visiting team was exactly the same as that which fared so badly at Stoke, but they were in a winning vein, and treated the spectators to a good sound game. Latta, though suffering somewhat heavily from an injury received in the Staffordshire town, helped his club-mates in ascending the League ladder, to the delight of the well-wishers of the Everton Club. The day was beautifully fine, but the ground was rather hard in some places. Burnley won the toss, and Geary. kicked off ten minutes, late, and before between 7000 and 8000 spectators. No sooner was the ball in motion than the visiting right pair fastened on it, and by short passing carried play within the home line, a screw shot by Latta being attended to by the home custodian throwing out, Kirkwood meeting the return, and sending the leather flying over the crossbar, a similar bit of play being done by Stewart at the other end a minute later. From the goal-kick Chadwick and Milward took up the running and the former 'forced a barren corner, while Geary wound up a bit of good play of the Everton van by causing Smith to fist in a masterly fashion a red-hot shot, which brought out from the spectators, "Well played, Burnley." With this let-off, Burnley soon made tracks for Smalley, who was called on twice somewhat quickly by Lambie and Hill. Another nice piece of play by the Everton front now took place. Latta and Brady worked right through, and the latter crossed to Geary, who in turn parted to Chadwick, who narrowly escaped lowering the Burnley colours with a grand shot. It was now the homesters turn to take up the attack, but their front division was easily stalled off by the visiting halves, who again enabled Latta and Brady to dribble through, but Bury was lying handy, and conceded another fruitless corner. Still penning Burnley in in their own end, Everton tried many shots, but no opening could be found, and White followed up a big kick by Lang, and all but registered with a quick shot. Parry sent the leather to Chadwick, who sped along with Milward, but the latter again shot past. Coming again, however, the Everton forwards took up the running in a business-like way, and Brady, getting a nice chance from Latta, sent one out of the reach of Smith, but for some unexplained cause the referee disallowed the point, to the great disappointment of the strangers. From the centre line the visitors again went away in a splendid passing game, and confined play for some time in front of Smith, who, with Bury, Lang, and Keenan, successfully stalled them off, and Smalley and his backs were kept on the alert. At this stage Geary treated the spectators to one of his flying runs, but his finish went narrowly outside, a performance which deserved better luck, as this display was splendid. Urged on by the crowd to show up, the Burnleyites now put in a good deal of hard work, and the way in which Keenan evaded the opposition and sent in a warm shot to Smalley was a treat to look at. After Burnley had been trying for some time to initial, Everton, from a free kick, again broke loose, but, although they strove- hard, nothing tangible resulted, and half-time arrived with Everton in the home end, and both sides with a clean sheet. On changing ends it was soon seen that the Second portion was going to be keenly contested. Lambie re-started, and before the game was two minutes old Smalley had saved twice from Burnley, after Latta had shot outside. This strong play by the homesters made Everton waken up, and seldom were they on the defensive; but so perfect was the home defence that all their efforts went for nothing. Time after time did Everton rain in shots; but fate was against them, and the finishes either hit the posts or bounced off the homesters. After Milward had shot past the homesters dashed away, and Hannah had to concede a corner before he could get rid of Hill. The place was well taken, but Lambie headed the ball over the crossbar. This latter bit of play was lucky for Everton, as from the kick - out Latta was seen in a run along the right, and, giving Lang the slip by, sent to Geary, who again experienced hard lines with a stinging shot, Smith just managing to scoop it to Chadwick, and the latter made no mistake by sending the return sharply past the Burnley custodian, thus scoring the only goal of the match. The success of Everton was gained in dead silence. Back again from midfield did the strangers go, and a couple of grand tries by Milward and Brady all but found places through the posts. By some big kicking, the homesters paid a temporary visit to the visiting end, but found a strong barrier in Holt, who supplied Latta, and that player trundled along, and, again beating Lang, forced Smith to throw outside, but nothing resulted from the well - placed corner. Brady was here seen doing perfect dodgy work by disposing of all opposition and getting close in, but an unnecessary claim for hands threw his chance of augmentation away. Not to be done, he again waded through, and parted to Smith, who was ready to receive it in his cool way, thereby putting his side on the attack. Lambie and Stewart made a fine run along, but they could not break through the Everton halves. As a last effort to still further increase the lead, the visitors worked hard all round, but nothing better than four fruitless corners accrued. Just before the whistle sounded for a cessation of play, Burnley managed to make headway, but Haresnape was erratic with his finishing touch, a hard and fast game thus ending in a win for Everton by 1 goal to nil. Teams-Burnley; Smith, goa; Bury and Lang, backs; McFettridge, White, and Keen, half-backs; Haresnape, McColl, Lambie, Stewart, and Hill, forwards.  Everton; Smalley, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Holt and Parry, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward.  Umpires, Messrs Kersley, and W. Sugg; referee; Mr. Fitzroy Norris. 

LIVERPOOL DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 10 February 1890
SOUTH SHORE V. EVERTON “A”  TEAM.
By the Loiterer
This match was played on the Everton ground on Saturday before a very fair attendance of spectators. Everton's latest acquisition, Cox, of Burnley, appeared for the first time, and on taking up his position between the sticks was accorded a good reception. His play throughout the match apparently fully satisfied the Everton supporters. His fault, however—lf he has one-lies in his fondness for punting the ball when the opposing forwards are dangerously near him, instead of throwing it away. Turning to the match, the result—two goals to one in favour of the visitors -is a fair indication of the merits of the teams; but had the homesters availed themselves of the several good chances to score. Instead of mulling them, the result would have been otherwise. Orr was the greatest sinner in this respect, on one occasion, after passing the backs, he wound up with a miserable shot, which went anywhere but the right place, Godwin also missed a very easy chance. The scoring on both sides was done in the first half, Shore putting on two to Everton’s one, and the second half saw no addition to this by either side, although the perhaps, kept up most pressure. The “Shoreites" custodian played a good game, and their backs compared favourably with those of Everton. The latter's forwards were too small for their more weighty opponents, but Everton's goal, obtained by the right wing, was a really smart performance, and worth, in point of merit, both those scored against them.
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Everton will be in Glasgow again this week end. 
The draw of the semi-final for the local cup came out very well from a business point of view
Will Everton get the Cup and the League championship?
The designation given to Stoke on the Bolton Wanderers posters fairly fetched several of the Everton committee who were in Bolton, but astute secretaries make hay whilst the sun shines.
WEARSIDE GOSSIP
I think it was La Rochefoucauld who said that we fell a sort of secret satisfaction in the misfortunes even of our dearest friends.  Well, Sunderland and Everton were never on very friendly terms, and the former cannot be accused of ingratitude if they rubbed their hands gleefully at the news that Everton had been thrown out of the Cup competition.  The failure of Sunderland to keep an engagement with the Liverpudlians, and, as a consequence, the cancellation of the return fixture has induced an estrangement between the clubs, and a bitterness which neither is at all anxious to conceal. 

BURNLEY v. EVERTON.
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 08 February 1890
Played at Turf Moor, before 7,000 spectators. Teams: - Burnley; Smith, goal; Berry and Lang, backs; McFetteridge, White, and Keenan, half-backs; Haresnape, McColl, Lambie, Stewart, and Hill, forwards. Everton;-Smalley, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Holt, and Parry, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. The referee (Mr. Fitzroy Norris) arrived ten minutes late, and immediately whistled. Everton opened hostilities, with the setting sun behind them, and Smith was immediately called on to save easy one. White stopped a rush, and Smalley leapt to save a try which was too high. Good play Milward made Everton again dangerous, and Lang ceded a corner, which ended in a stinging shot, which just passed over, by Brady. A dashing passing run by the Burnley forwards ended in a hot scrimmage, which was fruitless. Hard play followed, the Everton passing being very fine. Lambie, near midfield, got possession, and had the goal almost at his mercy, but when preparing to shoot he was overthrown, and pressed by Hannah, who kicked out. From the corner the ball was neatly placed, but after a warm minute's work was got away, and another rush gave Chadwick a chance, but he shot yards wide. From a foul and three cases hands for which Everton were penalised, a rush was made, and a shot by Lambie was well saved by Smalley. Milward foiled Smith at critical point when a goal to Everton seemed certain. Mid-field was stubbornly fought for possession. Three times more Everton had hands in the way, but Parry enlivened matters by a sudden spurt, having a clear course from midfield, but he made a wretched finish. Berry and Lang had a fair share of work, which was admirably done. Hill and Lambie peppered Smalley, who was grassed by a troop of attackers and defenders, who fell in a heap. Smalley marvelously succeeded in getting the sphere outside the post, amid great excitement. Burnley kept up the pressure without result, and neither side had scored when half-time arrived.
The second half opened with a splendid long shot by McColl.  This was dexterously saved, and a combined rush was made to the other end, and Milward had an opening, but failed. Everton again made a brilliant rush, Brady, Geary, and Milward showing rare form. A corner to Burnley was accurately put in, but McColl lifted the sphere over the crossbar. Haresnape followed with a shot which passed just outside the post. Haresnape, who had been slightly hurt, was cautioned for fouling Doyle. In the next minute Chadwick fouled and lamed White for a few minutes, and was cautioned by the referee. Before White recovered Chadwick scored by a cross shot. Rough play continued, Lambie being hit violently in the thigh, and Holt was winded. The contest continued very stubborn, the spectators encouraging the home team, who were handicapped by White being injured- The combination of the first half on both sides was conspicuous by its absence. In the second Burnley struggled hard to equalise, but the defence was too strong, and they were occasionally pressed. Smith kept his charge admirably, and was shielded finely by Berry and Lang. Result; Everton 1, Burnley 0. 

BURNLEY 0 EVERTON 1 (Game 40)
February, 10 1890. The Liverpool Courier
This League match was played at Burnley on Saturday in splendid football weather in the presence of about 6,000 spectators' great interest apparently being centre in the match. The ground, owing to frost, was somewhat hard. The Everton team was precisely the same as that defeated at Stoke, and the teams was as follows; Everton: - Smalley, goal, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle, backs, Kirkwood, Holt, and Parry, half-backs, Latta Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Burnley: - Smith goal, Berry, and Lang backs, McFettridge, White, and Kennan, half-backs Haresnape, McColl, Lambie, Stewart, and Hill forwards. Messrs Kersley, and W.Sugg umpires, and Mr. Fitroy Norris, referee. The kick off was made at ten minutes past three by Everton, who played with the sun at their backs. The Burnley right made an advance, which Hannah promptly dealt with. Brady and Latta went down in pretty form, and the last named sent a neat shot along, which was rather too slow through Doyle staying too far down with the ball. A catastrophe seemed near at hand as the homesters getting hold, rattled up and beat the remaining back, a shot from Stewart just passing over the bar. A useless corner fell to the visitors, and than the Everton forwards, Brady being particularly brilliant and an attempt did some exceedingly smart work by him just cleared the crossbar. The same player had another shy, which was well averted by Smith. The Burnley boys then took up the running and missed a grand chance the ball being mulled by three players, who only had Smalley to face. Play was fast and exciting and one team was up to this point quite as good as the other. The home team made a capital rush, and Lambie was offered a good opening, but Hannah stepped in and cleared the danger. The Burnley team made another menace, and then the Evertonians went down with a dash Smith saving from Milward, and Chadwick shooting over. Geary spoiled a fair chance by handling the ball. The homesters took a short stay in proximity to their opponents goal, and on one occasion Smalley was applauded for an extremely difficult rescue, the ball having been passed to Lambie who was in the goalmouth, and who shot in. The visitors now took a turn at threatening, and Latta gave Smith a handful. This was accepted, and then Brady shot in, the ball going through after a transient scrimmage, but the point was not given, evidently on account of Milward obstructing the goalkeeper. The game was retained now in the Burnley territory, the passing of the visiting forwards being a revelation to the spectators, but they did score through neglecting to shoot when in front. The scene of action changed, and the defence of the visitors was severely taxed. Geary eventually succeeded in breaking away at his usual scorching pace, but he finished up with a wonderfully bad attempt. The homesters struck to there work with great persistency without avail, many shots, chiefly from Hill, being got away by the backs, who were playing in hard style. Smalley was called upon to execute one of the most arduous tasks he ever had to perform, and he did it with credit, as when lying upon the ground with two men upon him, he removed the ball, and when it was immediately sent in again, he jumped up and knocked it over the line. The home team now claimed all attention, and battered away at the defence of the antagonists with great vigour, but without any better result. Just before half-time arrived, a grand long shot was propelled by Berry, and Hannah admirably saved it by kicking over the line. Half time result-no goals scored. The home team at once took up the attack on starting, and it looked odds, in favour of their hance of scoring, but the backs were on the spot not a second too early. Latta managed to shake himself free, and the sphere was passed across the goalmouth, no one, however, picking it up. Geary put in a fine sprint, and this time it seemed certain that the visitors would score, Latta and Brady having opportunities, but the goalkeeper would not be defeated. The peppering at Smith was sustained for some minutes, and then the globe was removed to the opposite end, where White made a splendid endeavour to score from a long range, Smalley cleverly saving. At once the scene of operations was interially altered, and Latta sent in a beautiful long, low shot, which Milward could not complete. The ball was transferred rapidly from end to end, and the game was most exciting. Burnley obtained some grand positions, which they could not improve upon. After really commendable play, Latta and Brady got away, the last mentioned kick in. Smith repelled and Chadwick promptly returned, with the desired effect. Emboldened by this success the visitors labored with rare dash, and Smith saved a fine shot, after grand runs by Milward and Latta. Amid cries of “play up” the Burnley team strove had to equalise and they forced a corner, which was devoid of gain to them. They went down time after time, with no better fortune, Doyle and Hannah being in good trim. Play was beginning to rule somewhat rough and combination for some little time did not seen to be considered. The visiting forwards, being excellently fed by Holt, who was in his best form, went up in nice combined syle, but Smith would not accept defeat. Final result Everton 1 goal, Burnley nil

EVERTON RESERVES 1 SOUTH SHORE 2
February 10, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
This match was played in beautifully fine weather, before a good attendance, on the Everton ground. Interest was centre, in Cox, the new goalkeeper, who had a grand reception, and early in the game showed his great ability in his position. The visitors kicked off, and play for some time settled down in the centre. The visitors were the first to make headway, Cox just clearing a most difficult shot, for which he was deservedly cheered. Gosling neatly stopped the home front rank Nidd disappointing his admires by kicking over the bar. A grand run by the visitor's left wing presaged danger Elston being the chief performer; but Cox again saved in champion form. Elston repeated his performance, and shot onto the bar, the leather bouncing out of the reach of Cox, and Wilson headed through; a lucky goal and one, which Cox had no chances to stop. Hardly had the cheers died away, when Orr made a grand dribble up the centre and shot just wide, to the evident chagrin of the home supporters. The homesters putting all in, gave the visitors defence lots of work, R Jones sending in a good shot, which Langley hampered by Orr, only justed clear. Godwin returned, and an exciting scrimmage took place. From which a futile corner resulted. The home right broke away, and R.Jones made a grand run, finishing with a long shot which beat Langley and put his side on equal terms. Encouraged by the success, Everton stormed the visitors fortress in a vigorous manner, shots by Godwin and Hammond only just missing their mark. Again Abbott sent in a hot one, which Langley fisted away, only to see Abbott return out of his reach, but fortunately for him the ball struck the bar. A foul was given against Nidd in a dangerous position, Nidd missing his kick, Cox was put in a difficulty, which he surmounted, in grand style and what seemed to be a certain goal was turned into a corner from which nothing accrued. South Shore had a turn, and the left wing rushed the leather into the Everton goalmouth, Cox saved once, but the leather was returned from the right out of the reach, making the score at half time South Shore 2 goals Everton 1. Everton kicked off, and at once pressed. “Hands” against the visitors was given in front of goal, but the danger was averted and play settled down in the centre. Godwin although very light tackled pluckily, and twice had the best of a tussle with a burly opponents; he sent in several shots to Langley, which the latter player had some difficulty in negotiating. A grand pass by R.Jones to Abbott was taken advantage of and the latter player centred equally well, Godwin spoiling a good bit of play by kicking high over the bar. Cain, who was playing a grand game at back effectual, spoiled several raids by the visitor's front ranks, and giving his forwards lots of chances. The visitors defence although not quite so neat, was strong, and nothing tangible accrued from runs by Orr, Godwin, and Abbott, although good shooting ended them. The Shore had a turn, and Cox had to throw out a shot from the foot of Parkinson. Both sides continued to play in good style, the shooting being much better than usual. Everton were having slightly the best of it, and corners fell to then in quick succession but they could not break through the strong defence of the visitors. Cain was repeatedly cheered for his grand kicking, and he kept play in the visitors half for a long time. The homesters as the time drew to a close, made great efforts to score, Godwin and Abbott being noticeable for their sterling play. The visitors made a strong attack, a lot of shots being sent in, but Weir, Cain and Cox defended in champion form. Final result South Shore 2 Everton Reserves 1.

EVERTON REVIEW
February 10, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton were again at Burnley on Saturday and decided the league match at Turf Moor, deferred a couple of months ago owing to fog. They gained the day, and are thus still in a possible position to be champions of the League, to which they will now concentrate all their efforts since the English Cup concerns them no more this season. In regard to the rumour that Everton had logged a protest against Stoke, we are assured by Mr. Molyneux that no fee has been tendered by him, a formality that is necessary before protest are entertained. Everton have no intention of doing so, and will offer no impediment to Stoke, having beaten them, entering the next round. There is a bonefide case, they believe, for the suspension of Stoke, but they will bother no further in the matter. The Association may, however, on their own account prosecute. To turn to Everton's latest League success, the game was played before a large and aggravating crowd, and Burnley all round infused a deal of doubtful work into their play. The first half was warmly contested, both defences beening sorely tried, and the interval arrived with a clean sheets. Burnley, perhaps having had the most shies although they may thank the referee for saving their charge by his conciliatory spirit of entertaining claims by the homesters. The second stage commenced furiously and after many attempts Latta dashed through, crossing to Brady, who beat the Burnley custodian, but for some cause, not made apparent the point was disallowed, However, Brady, Geary, and Latta, well backed up by the halves, and Doyle and Hannah were soon at goal again. Latta beat Lang and Geary took the pass, when Smith fisted his shot out, but Chadwick was ready to meet the return, and scored the only goal in the match. Strenuous efforts were made afterwards, particularly by Everton to alter the score record, but it was all in vain. For the winners Smalley was seen to great advantage than at Stoke and was much better defended by the backs and half-backs, who one and all played a great game. Among the forwards the right combination was always a dominant factor, the wing with Geary being almost perfect, and Brady showing some of his best characteristics. The left had less work to do, but were generally found to be ready for it. When it came their way. In short the team through played to win, and were rewarded. In the exertions of Burnley to stave off another League defeat, Smith was a champion custodian. Lang and Berry were very safe, although the former was a bit “shady” with his tackling. The half-backs were strong; and of the forwards McColl was decidedly off-colour and Lambie was too well attended to by Holt, who broke up the combination of Burnley time after time; whilst Hasnape and Hill very active, were mainly responsible for the frequency in which Everton's defence was put on the mettle. Altogether Burnley are a powerful for just now, and with a fair amount of luck, which has hitherto been denied them, they will have some good victories yet to record. At home Everton Reserves team were a goal inferior to South Short, with Cox keeping goal for the Anfielders. As regards Cox, Mr. Molyneux achieved a smart piece of business. He went to Leith on Tuesday brought back, the ex-Burnley goalkeeper with him, went to London on Wednesday, getting the Association's permission to play Cox. Then assured Mr. Lythgoe about his papers, and attended the League on Friday also obtaining their assent and so all the formalities of a complete transfer were effected in four days. Everton have now two good goalkeepers, and are well prepared for emergencies. As the League fixture with West Bromwich Albion is sub Judaic, Everton will not play them next Saturday as it present determined and most probably will be either Glasgow against Third Lanark or the Rangers, or Grimsby. There will therefore, be nothing a home to clash with the cup-tie at Bootle.

THEATRICAL FOOTBALL MATCH
Febuarty 12, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
The “football” match arranged between a number of the pantomine artistes who have been appearing at the Liverpool threates and the League team of the Everton Football Club was played yesterday in splendid weather on the Anfield road ground. The affair caused as much interest as last year and there would be about 8,000 people present, so that the proceeds to be handed over to the Stanley Hospital will amount to a fair sum. The fun and frolic commenced at two o'clock with very amusing antics by the members of the Fenner and Johnson Minstrel Troups from St James's hall when entertained the spectators with songs, in strumental selections, etc. then, by permission of Major Gough the lance and sword exercises were gone through by a detachment of the 9 th Lancers. A selection of music, given by a good band under the direction of Mr.F.Wright, conductor of the Shakesperae Theatre orchestra followed and then the fierce battles for the championship of Liverpool connenced, the recent defeat of the Evertonians at Stoke giving the theatricals great hopes of repeating the dose. The costumes worm by the histories made a very gay, but to the frequenters of the ground a very incongruous picture. To ensure the success of the artistes a good defence was obtained about eight embryo Trainors Rowleys etc, putting themselves between the “sticks” and one (not the Everton “bird” lamenting over the loss of the English cup) perching himself on the crossbar with the evident intention of doing as little as possible. The trident and net which proved so useful last year in saving goals was abandoned, probably because the Association did not consider it legal. The most charming disregard for the stringent laws of the most potent Associations was observed and the artistes, who numbered over a score, handled the leather with the utmost freedom. The apparently impenetrable gallant of goalkeepers quickly received a rude shock from Geary, who sent in one of his “hot ones” He was promptly given into custody but his plea seemed to be successful and the policeman released him, Kirkwood scored a second goal, and that Coyle kindly gave the ball to the pantonminists and they scored twice and then a third time from a well scrimmage in which about twenty people were concerned and for a few minutes nothing but limbs frantically jerking about could be seen. Geo Farmer, Mike Higgins and Bob Watson were included in the theatrical team, but the characters they delineated were beyond criticism. A “bear” jumping on Charlie Parry's back as if to devour him, the referee (Mr.R.E.Lythgoe) being mopped and threatened when allowing Everton a goal, and Cox endeavoring to perform a pas soul on the ball in front of goal, were other items in the play, the last mentioned proving a great “hit” on the floor. A small balloon was substituted for the leather globe at half time, but as the players displayed entire inability to soar and play a good combined game in the air, the innovations was vetoed. A decided failure and the usual order of things was reverted to. The “special” constable carried out his duty with great zeal in charging the Everton players with offences against the rules and one by one the members of the team were conducted off the field until only four were left. The result was left an impenetrable mystery although some people were venturous to hazard the guess that it was a draw of five goals each. It this be true, then the championship remains still unsettled. The amount taken yesterday at the gates was £232 9s, and to this will be added a very substantial sum scoring from the sale of the tickets, less expenses.

LIVERPOOL DISTRICT AND NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 17 February 1890
By the Loiterer
Owing to that accident at stoke a fortnight ago, Everton had to look out for a match for Saturday and they were fortunate enough to secure home and home fixtures with Glasgow Rangers.  The match of Saturday should have taken place at Glasgow, but owing to the fog interfering with the Scotch final last week the Rangers agreed to visit Liverpool.  Up to Saturday morning the ground was all in favour of a good display of football, but the rain altogether upset this, and the turf was of the muddy order.  For a few minutes the Rangers were aggressive, but after Geary had put in a fast sprint the home team settled down to persistent attacking.  Brady scored the first goal, and after a lot of play in front of the Scotchmen’s goal, this player put on a second point.  The Rangers forwards could not break away, but the home wings found plenty of employment for the defenders and McCorkindale was continually knocking out shots.  Holt, however, put a third goal past him with a long shy.  We were now treated to a bit of a surprise for the visitors came right away, and Doyle missing his kick, Low scored.  Business only was meant just now, as the home lot went off with a rush, and from Milward’s centre Latta scored a fourth goal.  Play was all in favour of Everton, though once the Rangers’ right had a splendid opening, but he shot wide, and half-time arrived with Everton leading by four goals to one.  The home team had still the best of matters on resuming, but after a little while the play was more open.  As the game progressed the visitors warmed to their work, and they had as much of it as their opponents.  Attacks were made on each goal, but on the whole play had slowed down.  The home left finished up some good work by scoring a fifth point.  The Scotch forwards kept pegging away, and Doyle being in one of his playing moods, they made several threatening raids on the home goal, but their shots, in addition to being badly directed, were taken at too long a range and the home goal escaped.  At the other end, Chadwick and Brady were more fortune and at the close Everton had won by eight goals to one. 
I had heard a lot of the precautions taken by the Rangers officials lest their players should be “got at” when visiting Lancashire but the above results does not place the team, as a body, in a very good light.  There are, however, some rare individual players, Hendry, at back, being a grand defenders, his tackling being of the sure order, and his cool judgement frequently pulling him through.  McPherson we know, and he still plays a good game.  McIntyre comes next in merit in the back division; and forward, Gow was ahead of the others, though the centre did some good, plodding work.  If Everton have any intentions on the Rangers preserves, Hendry is the only man who would benefit them.  In mentioning this matter, I do it more as a conclusion arrived at on the superiority of the Everton team, with the exception of the left back.  Cox made his debut for Everton in a first class match, and he did not make a very good start, as the shot he allowed to score was certainly negotiable.  Doyle made several mistakes and was not at all reliable.  Hannah, too, was not at his best, neither was Parry; but Kirkwood and Holt did good work.  There was nothing too choose in the wings, each doing creditably, but at one time Latta was singularly unsuccessful in his efforts to score.  Geary put in some fast sprints, but individualism and weakness in front of goal spoiled his efforts. 
The football pantomime was a great success last Tuesday.  The sixteen theatricals announced to appear against the League team of Everton magnified into about double that number; in fact, I should say there were fully that number acting as goalkeepers.  However, there was plenty of fun, but the theatrical proved champions claimers and, as they got all they claimed, the game resulted in a draw, greatly in favour of the Stanley Hospital and Royal Infirmary. 

EVERTON v. GLASGOW RANGERS.
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 17 February 1890
Everton should have gone to Glasgow on Saturday to meet the Rangers in the first of a home and home engagement, but as the latter's ground was taken up with the Scotch Cup final there was no alternative but for the match to be played at Anfield-road. The visitors, although thrown out of all cup ties, hold a big record having defeated many of the northern cracks this season, and on this occasion they strengthened their eleven with McPherson, Hunter, and McCorkindale. Cox for Everton, filled Smalley's position within the posts, and evidently gave satisfaction to the 6000 spectators who lined the ropes. The heavy rain which fell not only prevented the gate being a record one, but it rendered the ground in a very soft conditions.  It was pleasing to see that Holt and Latta had got over their recent injuries. Everton winning the toss, Low kicked off, and Chadwick, soon getting on the leather, enabled Milward to get through but Hendry pulled him up, and Cox saved in a masterly manner a flying shot from Wylie. Everton went down in the centre and Geary had a narrow of escape of scoring, the ball stopping in the goalmouth.  After the Rangers had been in the home quarters, the homesters broke away, and Latta, taking up a lob by Parry, tipped the ball to Brady, who scored a grand goal. McCreadie and Wylie were conspicuous for a fine ran along the right; but Doyle stopped their progress, and McCorkindale's charge was the scene of some exciting play, which McPherson nullified by a, timely kick. Everton were soon back again, and Hunter had to grant a fruitless corner in working a speedy shot from Chadwick, which was. Immediately followed by a similar point by Latta, a free kick to the homesters being sent over the crossbar. Latta forced McPherson into the corner, and from the place kick Brady was instrumental in adding a second goal. Having the best of the game, Everton got away on the right, and a screw from Latta availed nothing. Holt then fastened on the leather, and he forced McCorkindale to fist a third goal through his own charge. The Rangers from mid-field became prominent, and Low wound up a bit of smart work by beating Cox with a beautiful shot, which was loudly cheered. Everton's left bore away from the centre, and Milward neatly screwed across to Latta, who beat the Rangers' custodian for a fourth goal. The Rangers having paid a flying visit on the right, Geary was conspicuous in a dashing run, and had a corner awarded him, which was the forerunner of the grand defensive powers of the strangers being taxed to the utmost. With the homesters all in the home end, the front rank of the visitors bore down on Cox’s charge, but Doyle was able to stem the current, and an exciting bit of play on the part of Everton all but found its way between the posts. Half-time now arrived, with the score-Everton, 4 goals; Rangers, 1. On restarting Geary took up the- attack, and the game remained in the visiting end; but no opening being found, although Everton had made many bids, the Rangers had a corner, which was cleared by Holt. A prominent bit of play by Chadwick and Milward ended in the latter running along the left, and, with a rattling shot, beating the Rangers' custodian and Geary immediately dashed a sixth goal through. The Rangers now put in some exacting work, but found the home defence impenetrable, and Doyle enabled Geary to get close in, hands robbing him of a likely chance. Not to be denied, however, the homesters went back again, and Chadwick was the means of a seventh point being added. Latta then had hard luck with a fine shot, the custodian just saving by the up- right, which was followed up by a disallowed goal. Gow was playing grandly at this stage, and treated the spectators to some of his well-known polished touches. Mid- field play set in for some time, and many exchanges were made. Doyle stopping the international in the goalmouth, the siege was again raised by a perfect display of the home van, which was kept well fed by Hannah and Doyle; and McCorkindale had to prevent well-aimed shots from the Everton centre and right-wing pair talking effect. Keeping up gamely to the end, the Rangers were often within the home half, but Gow was too well-matched to be able to give his side another point. Just on time Geary got his forwards in fine line, and Brady added an eighth goal with a stinging shot, a hard and scientific game ending in favour of Everton by 8 goals to 1. Teams: Everton-Cox, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Holt, and Parry, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards- Rangers-McCorkindale, goal; Hunter and Hendry, backs; James McPherson, McIntyre, and Marshall, half backs; Wyllie, McCreadie. Low, Henderson, and Gow, forwards. Referee, Mr. Lythgoe.

EVERTON 8 GLASGOW RANGERS 1
February 17, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
As a result of the severe blow which the Everton team received at Stoke a fortnight ago in the second round of the English Cup contest, several dates which had been left open for later stages of the competition had to be filled up much to the disgust and chagrin of earnest Evertonians, who were thoroughly imbued with the idea that the Anfield men would be seen fighting for possession of the pot at the Oval. It was rumored at the end of last week that to day the Everton Football Club would again travel to Scotland in order to meet 3 rd Lanark but it was found that this would clash with the final tie for the Scottish Cup. The Glasgow Rangers, whose dashing play has made them great favorites at Anfield, accordingly agreed to come down and renew that acquaintance with the Liverpoolians. The ground was very muddy and the rain was falling when the teams went on the field, in the presence of about 3,000 spectators, Everton played the usual team with the exception that Cox was in goal, and the teams was as follows; Everton : - Cox goal Hannah (Captain) and Doyle, backs, Kirkwood, Holt and Parry, half-backs, Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Glasgow Rangers: - McCorkindale, goal, Hunter, and Hendry backs, Marshall, McIntyne and McPherson half-backs Wyllie, McCheadie, Low, Henderson, and Gow forwards. The kick off was taken promptly and for a few minutes the visitors attacked. They were soon removed, however, and the other side took up the attack. Geary was loudly cheered for a magnificent run, but he was unable to take full advantage of it, as he was balked on the goal line. Five minutes after the start following upon some movement “in front of goal, Brady scored the first point with a neat shot. A minute later Milward missed a splendid opening afforded by a pass by Geary. Play continued to rule very much in favour of the homesters, Latta and Brady playing particularly well. The game was nearly all in the visitor's territory and a corner was forced by Geary without anything practical accuring from it. Another corner was obtained and Latta kicked nicely into the goalmouth, from whence after a few short passes, Brady scored the second goal. Beautiful passing movements were executed by the home forwards, and an admirable shot propelled by Chadwick at a short range was furly put by McCorkindale. Good attempts followed by Geary and Latta and then Holt scored with a capital long effort. Immediately on the kick-off the visitors went away, and when Doyle missed his kick low quickly saw his opportunity, and banged the ball through Cox making a poor endeavour to arrest its progress. The homesters took up this smart work as the globe was rushed away by Milward who shot across, Latta completing the work, a claim for offside not being upheld. Still the home men were more than holding their own the slippery ground, however, being held accountable for the score not been increased. Gow failed at a good chance, upon which the Everton men went right down, and McCorkindale was cheered for rescuing a couple of difficult shots, coming immediately after each other from Milward and Latta, the first being a clever oblique shot. Milward and Geary were in good shooting form, but found the goalkeeper a little too much for them after the above event. Hannah checked a very smart forward movement on the part of the Rangers and this was followed by some of Holt's tricky dodging, which was awarded applause. The Everton backs were much more at their case on the have ground than the opposing backs, and all attacks by the visitors were promptly repelled. When at close quarters, Latta headed over, and Milward also topped the crossbar, when there was a grand chance. Everton had all the play up to half time, the score stood - Everton 4 goals Rangers 1 goal. From the restart the home team dash along in perfect style the whole line of forwards falling to their work with almost mechanical regularity, a truly grand piece of play terminating with a shot by Brady, the ball, however, flying over the bar. The Rangers threatened the home defence for some minutes but failed to make any impression, the backs, Holt especially playing in excellent fashion. Milward received a pass near the half way line, and slipped away at a rare pace, his concluding shot, which was as scorching as his run, beating the goalkeeper. No sooner had the kick off been made when Geary rushed away and scored, but the referee had sounded his whistle owing to Holt being temporarily incapacitated by a kick on his right ankle. Ensuing play was vastly in favour of the homesters who were going in their best form, the only fault to find with them that the shots were not sufficiently accurate. While Geary in attempting to make two grand chances easier altogether lost his opportunity. At length the defence was broken dowm Chadwick gaining the sixth point while Latta looked after the goalkeeper. The Rangers now obtained a very good position, but were unable to utilize it, their shooting previously lacking in precision. McCorkindale was cheered for a fine save, and his performance between the sticks was greatly admired all through. The visitors gained a futile corner, and then Latta and Brady caused the goalkeeper serious apprehension as to the safety of his charge by fine tricky passing, but they could not get past him. Brady scored the eight goal. Final result Everton eight goals, Rangers one.

EDGEHILL 1 EVERTON RESERVES 4
February 17, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
On Saturday Everton Reserves took a journey to Wavertree to play off their return fixture with Edgehill. The ground was in a very dirty condition, owing to the rain that fell in the morning and, the gate suffered in consequence. It was four o'clock when Orr started the ball for Everton, play being immediately taken into Edgehill's quarters. Brown relieved with a splendid run on the left, changing the venue completely but Godwin returned, and play was confined in the centre for some time. Godwin at length broke the monotony with a smart run on the right, causing some sharp play in front of Edgehill goal, and after shot after shot had been sent in, Hammond at last succeeded in putting one past Whgitehead. No sooner had the ball been started again than Everton were to the front Weir calling upon Whitehead to save. A second later and another was sent in from the toe of Dick Jones, which was impossible to stop. Everton still kept up the pressing play, being confined in the home team's quarters. Edgehill only occasionally making flying visits to their opponent's goal. From a corner taken by Weir, Cain scored the third goal for Everton. Half time Everton Reserves 3 goals Edgehill nil. On crossing over Edgehill at once made an attack on Everton's goal, a nice passing movement being shown between Kelly, Wilson and S.Tibbott, and when within shooting distance Kelly shot. Hay failing to negotiate. A foul against Edgehill right in the goalmouth looked dangerous, but Whitehead saved splendidly, and Kelly, racing down the field at full speed, forced a corner, which proved abortive. Final result Everton Reserves 4 goals Edgehill 1 goal.

EVERTON REVIEW
February 17 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton had another off day on Saturday, and their worthy foremen were the Glasgow Rangers. It was originally intent that the Liverpool eleven should go to Scotland, but the Scots Association had ordered the final for the national trophy to be fought out at Ibrox Park, the Rangers had no other course open for them but to make their appearance at Anfield. This being the only meeting of the two clubs since the visitors then, defeated the Anfielders in the English cup tie by 2 goals to 1, great satisfaction was expressed that Mr. Molyneux had secured the light blues but sudden changes in the weather somewhat damaged the ardour' of the followers of the Everton, as there were only some 6,000 spectators. Considering that the ground was on the soft side, the contest right through was a fine exposition of the game, and gave the spectators an inkling the sterling qualities of the Everton team, this season. Low set the ball in motion, and it was only seen that the battle was going to be carried on at a brisk rate. Exchange were soon made, and after Cox had worked a fine effort by Gow, the home right and centre bore down McCorkindale who succumbed to Brady five minutes from the start, and that player soon added a second goal from a corner kick by Latta. The whole of the visitors power being taxed to the utmost in straying to get a point, some clever play was consequently witnessed, but the home defence was stubborn and Holt added a third goal, with a long lob. Before half time Low notched a point for Rangers, and Latta a fourth for Everton. The whole of the second half, was a repetition of the first, with the exception that the Rangers did no scoring and a grand game ended in a win for Everton by 8 goals to 1. The losers all round were a very formidable lot but if anything the custodian was too light. The backs and halves were reliable and both Hendry and McPherson were greatly liked, the forwards gave some fine attacking pieces of play, and it was mainly due to the back play of Hannah and Doyle that they did not increase their score. The Everton defence showed up grandly all round, and if they can only do the same against Accrington next Saturday victory is assused, but Kirkwood and Parry tackled and dew well. The forwards played up to a man, and showed their opponents that they are a team, which can hold their own against all comers. Infact their passing was prefect, and has not only sent them high up in the estimation of their supporters, but has rekindled a reasonable hope that they will be at the top of the much covered league hat.

ACCRINGTON v. EVERTON.
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 22 February 1890
The outlook at Accrington to-day was of a doubtful character, as the centre of the town was enveloped in a thick fog, but in the vicinity of the ground the atmosphere was pretty clear. There were 6,000 spectators. Accrington were without Haworth, but Everton were fully represented. Teams: Accrington. — Lindsay, goal; Stephenson and MeLellan, backs; Pemberton, Galloher, and Tattersall, half-backs; Wilkinson, Entwistle, Barbour, Pendergast, and Kirkham, forwards.  Everton. — Cox, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs: Kirkwood, Holt, and Parry, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.  Both teams were heartily cheered, the visitors being accompanied by a body of supporters numbering at least 1,500. Everton lost the toss, and Holt kicked off from the Huncoat end. Everton exhibited some pretty passing at the outset, and a shot by Geary was just turned aside by Tattersall.  Accrington went up grandly, but Pendergast made a wretched attempt. Some grand work gave the Accrington right a chance, and Entwistle scored after seven minutes with a magnificent shot. Matters continued pretty even. Following an unsuccessful claim for a foul by McLellan, Latta made a good attempt, but Tattersall saved, and then Wilkinson, getting possession, sent in a splendid shot, which Cox caught, and in attempting to clear threw the ball against Prendergast, from whom it rebounded through. Lindsay fisted out a good shot, and half a minute later saved another from Latta. Geary broke away, with a run the whole length of the field, but just in front Stephenson pulled him up. Then Latta got close up, and Lindsay saved on his knees. Accrington almost scored from a miskick Doyle. Lindsay saved brilliantly from a corner, Accrington pressed, and two minutes from the interval Barbour scored again, adding another directly afterwards. Half-time the score was Accrington 4, Everton 0. The mist had settled itself over the field when the second half commenced, but not so much as to interfere with the play. Everton gained a free kick for hands close in, but Lindsay cleared, and a minute later he brought off magnificent save against Latta. Everton pressed vigorously, and shot after shot was aimed at the Accrington citadel, but the defence was grand. The visitors were afterwards penalized for a foul, and soon after Entwistle shot past from a corner. Then Latta shot through, but he was clean offside. Ten minutes from the start, however, Brady scored with a splendid shot. A capital centre by Entwistle dropped the ball over the bar. Chadwick shot straight into Lindsay's hands.  Mr. Norris, the referee, cautioned Doyle for a foul. Cox frustrated an attempt by Pendergast, and at the other end Lindsay cleared a shot from Brady. Everton were having decidedly the best of matters, and after Lindsay had repelled a shot from Latta, Geary dashed up, and scored. This success put renewed vigour into the visitors, and the proceedings became very exciting. Some foolish play by Gallocher made matters look dangerous for the Reds, but Geary put the ball out of play. Everton were playing grandly, and Brady scored a third goal eleven minutes from the finish, the excitement being intense. Result-Accrington 5, Everton 3. 

ACCRINGTON 5 EVERTON 3 (Game 41)
February 24, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
This, the nineteenth League match for Everton, was played on Saturday at Accrington in dull weather, there being about 6,000 spectators, about 1,500 of whom journeyed from Liverpool. Everton played the same team as on the previous Saturday and the Accrington team their same as that which appeared at Anfield . Everton: - Cox goal, Hannah (Captain) and Doyle, backs, Kirkwood, Holt and Parry, half-backs, Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick and Milward, forwards. Accrington: - Lindsay, goal, Stevenson, and McLellan, backs, Pembertton, Gallacher, and Tattersall halfbacks, Entwistle, Wilkinson, Barbour, Kirkham, and Pendergast forwards. The visitors kicked off, and took the ball away down the field, where it was kicked over the line. Milward and Chadwick made the most of their opportunities, and an invasion was made with no better effect. Then the homesters retaliated with spirits and Wilkinson had a fine chance, which he nullified by kicking over the line, a trick, which was, repeated a minute or two later by Entwistle, who was offered a grand opening. Some few exchanges occurred in the Accrington territory and the homesters gaining possession dashed off, and scored, Entwistle just putting the leather underneath the crossbar when Cox could scarcely be expected to clear it. A clever and exceedingly dangerous movement was made by the home left as soon as the kick off was taken, and it seemed as if another point would result, but Doyle splendidly checked the rush. The play was somewhat desultory the only relief for a few minutes being a smart run by Latta. Following upon this the home right broke away, and Pendergast propelled grandily from a long run. Cox held the ball, and then threw it out, but Entwistle was on the alert and promptly impelled the leather through off his body. Chadwick and Milward dribbled well down and forced a corner, which was barren of fruit. The Visitors now warmed to their work, and gave the Accringtonians some extremely difficult duties to perform in defending, Geary sent in a hot one, which took Lindsay all his time to clear, and Latta gave the goalkeeper a good handful. Some smart maneuvers were made in the same quarters and Brady missed a good offer, the homesters eventually cleared a way for themselves. Doyle giving a foul, Geary got hold and carried down three quarters the length of the field, until Stevenson and the goalkeeper only were left to face him, the back luckily getting in his kick and thus spoiling a magnificent piece of execution. Ill fortune dogged the steps of the Evertonians with great persistence, as Lindsay was lucky enough to repel a shot from Latta who was only a couple of yards off. The home team now took a turn at the pressure business and Cox had to free himself of the ball on there occasions. The Accrington were at this period having much the best of matters, the visitors not being able to shake themselves loose. From a pass Kirkham scored a third goal, and fourth was notched a couple of minutes later, just before half time, by Gallacher the visiting custodian being unprepared, as he had immediately before kicked the ball out. Half time result Accrington 4 goal, Everton nil. After the restart the Evertonians claimed all attention, and Lindsay had to keep his eyes open. Kirkwood sent in a ball, a long shot, but it only shared the fate of many previous. Well meant and successful attacks, all their intentions was spoiled, and the smartness of the homesters broke up their combination. Later on Milward transferred to the other end, where Brady, with a high fast shot, broke the ice for Everton. Again the visitors went to the fore, Milward and Chadwick being very prominent, but Lindsay was invulnerable, some of the saves he made being marvelous. He was forced to go under at last however, as after fisting out he failed to stop the return by Geary. Hannah at this point of the game was very brilliant, and prevented his antagonist from getting off time after time. The “Reds” could not make more than a temporary incursion and eventually the Evertonians dashed off at a great pace, Brady scoring with a shot similar to his other. The excitement was now at a high pitch, and sanguine conjectures of a draw, and perhaps a win, were indulged in by the Liverpool spectators, but there were not realised. Final result Accrington 5 goals, Everton 3 goals.

A TOUGH GAME AT ACCRINGTON
Athletic News - Monday 24 February 1890
THE “REDS” JUST SCRAMBLE HOME
By “Old Red”
Just now, apart from the misfortune—aye, fluke, if you like it so—which showed them the out of the English Cup competition, Accrington hare reason to be on exceptionally good terms with themselves. It is no small progress from what once appeared to be staying in partnership with Messrs. Last Four and Co., what now looks like a rosy chance of taking a permanent situation in the top quartette on the League card. It was big fight on Saturday, when Everton came over specially prepared to make things warm, and an abundance of interest lent itself to the fixture. Perhaps there was much thought about the affair at the seaport camp as at home, for quite little army of Evertonians, all as enthusiastic as ever, boarded the special train, and something like 1,500 took possession of the town early in the afternoon. They were most industrious crew, and found out more “short cuts” to the Accrington enclosure than even the locals did, though it meant spreading themselves out over sundry plots of pasture land. The boys from Anfield-road looked smart lot as they appeared on the field. Geary kept his new jersey under a tightly-buttoned coat, looking rather fragile if anything, for all the world like favourite trotting about the paddock previous to big event. He missed a rather easy looking chance in the first five minutes of the game, and the compliment was returned a little later, as Kirkham got round Hannah, and left an opening, and Prendergast took it only to aim wildly into the crowd. It was not long —only seven minutes or so—ere the ice was broken, and it was immensely agreeable for Accringtonians, as Entwistle booked up a goal which gave Cox no chance whatever, and the Everton custodian had hardly got round from the first call then he found himself fumbling with a beauty of a shot from young Wilkinson, who made a magnificent effort; the ball slipped and through it went. So far so good for Accrington. The next turn came at Lindsay's end, but the Accrington keeper succeeded where the other failed, and though they were smart shots which went his way he kept them out as smartly. There plenty of work for a time for the Accrington defenders, who were most serious—McLennan and Pemberton perhaps a little too serious for once their respective frontispieces scraped a forcible acquaintanceship, as the ball was being cleared away from the goalmouth. Attacks on the Accrington goal, however, were only at intervals, for the “Reds” forwards got into a capital stride and put in an abundance of excellent work. Pendergast seemed to have all the goal to himself, but the ball was neatly “yanked" away from behind, and at this mishap he was trifle upset, for directly after he had the misfortune to fall over his own peculiarly-shaped feet, and claimed for a foul More goals came before the interval, and, as before, Accrington had the good fortune to hook them two on a line, for Cox was quits beaten by a clipper of a shot from Wilkinson, and then he rushed out to save, and Harbour “placed" correctly before he could recover his position.
It was Everton's turn, however, after the interval. Geary hadn't shone much, although once or twice he did make sparkling run, but by and bye the right-wing couple (Latta and Brady) developed into a joint stock concern all on their own account: enjoyed themselves, in fact.  They played beautiful football, and along with the other forwards, kept up a spirited kind of inquiry which could do no less but demand a goal, and which ultimately secured one from Brady, Lindsay, who had just previously handed out one or two stiff ones, being given no quarter whatever. Everton were encouraged, and acted accordingly.  For a time Accrington kept up a running acquaintance with the Everton backs, but as time went on they fell off wonderfully, generally gave the backs as much room and opportunity to clear they as wanted, and the backs availed themselves of it and gave their own forwards a chance. There was a surprising improvement in the Everton attack to formerly, and when Geary took a second point off beautiful work by Latta, matters were decidedly interesting; more so later on, as Brady crashed a third past, and there just seemed a chance of Everton recovering lost spoil. Matters were brisk, and Referee Norris had more than once to exercise a fatherly influence. The Everton fellows made most commendable efforts, and it was a game for speculation until well on for the close. Then Accringion looked up a little kindlier than at any other period during the half. Gallocher, who had played the game of a war horse all afternoon in George Howarth’s position, dribbled down, and planted the ball well across the goal month, and Pendergast eventually hooked it out of the crowd, and scored the only goal that particular end.
It was a victory of five goals to three for Accrington, and if Everton had got the last point instead of the “Reds" I shouldn't all have begrudged It them, for they would have honestly deserved it. I rather enjoy a game such as this, where the issue is left in doubt until the extreme final stages. Accrington profited in the first half by rather unreliable goal-keeping on Cox part, and when Everton’s turn came round they had to be good shots —and they were, all three – which beat Lindsay. At one time in the second half the forwards were as near a nonentity as possible. They did regular hard work , before the interval and appeared to feel the results of it afterwards, although they had sufficient left to enable them to chip in towards the finish with the goal which effectually settled the situation. Their very feeble performance just at the time gave a lot of latitude to the opposition, who made the best possible use of it. Latta, like Wilkinson in the other team, played brilliant game on the extreme right, and both took a prominent share in the goals which fell. Though it was a victory, I could hardly, in due fairness to Everton, call it a really substantial one. It was more a case in which good fortune assisted the winning side. But then, it does not happen so often that Accrington come out on the smiling side in such instances, and therefore they are very acceptable things you know. It was a regular hard game. Accrington won by five goals to three, and that's about the most prominent feature I have to note.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 ACCRINGTON RESERVES 1
February 24, 1890. The Liverpool Courier
There was only a scantly attendance on the Everton ground to witness the above match. The ground was in better condition than of late, and a good game was anticipated, Accrington were late, and it was four'o'clock when Orr kicked off for Everton. Godwin and Hammond were the first to show prominently, a shot from the latter just missing its mark. Everton for some time had the best of the play and Godwin centring neatly, Abbott out on the first point, to the evident delight of the Everton supporters. Keeping up the pace Everton give the visitors' defence lots or work, Godwin being very tricky, and sending in some good shots. The Red s' right broke away, and beating Farmer, ran right to the home goal, but before they could shoot, Cain came to the rescue, and relieved with a hugh kick, for which he was deservedly cheered. Hammond who lost time shooting, had hard lines and two long ones both just going over the bar. The visitor's right again broke away, and giving Shuttleworth the leather, enabled him to beat Joliffe with a high shot, onto that he should certainly have stopped. The homesters kicked off, and took ball right in front of the visitor's fortress, and Orr neatly headed the second for Everton. Both sides shaped well, and the game became very exciting, Howarth having to gave on several occasions, but Cain did not gave the Reds any opportunities for testing Joliffe. Orr gave the visiting goalkeeper more work than he could do finishing with a grand shot which completely beat him, and put his side two in front. The homesters now completely penned the “Reds” in, and rained shot after shot at the goal without proving their score. Half-time arrived with the score Everton Reserves 3goal Accrington Reserves 1.

EVERTON REVIEW
February 24, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton journeyed tom Accrington on Saturday to play of their return League fixture, and came back beaten so far as goals count. But to disgraced as they had anything but their share of the claims made by their umpire. The first two goals were well deserved, but the third one was put through by Barbour's arm, a claim for this infringement not being entertained by the referee although acknowledge by the player. Taking the goal getting as the run of the game it would seen that Everton was now playing up to their full pitch, but such is not the case as, the visitors had their share of the game, but were not enforce in getting the ball between the posts. The second stage saw Everton at once in front of Lindsay, who was beaten by Latta with a scrothcer. A claim that Brady-who be it understood never torched the ball-was offside was at once given, too greatly to the chagrin of the visiting players. Not to be done with this refereeing, Everton again prevented the homesters from getting over the half line and Brady, from accurate passes by Latta beat Lindsay twice, and Geary soon added third, after Latta had called on Lindsay to steer a grand shot. Try as they would Everton could not equalise and Wilkinson taking advantage of the whole of the Evertonians lying in the goalmouth, dashed along with the ball, and crossed to Pendergast, who after steadying the ball with his hands, added a fifth goal, a claim for hands again sharing the same fate as its predecessors. The game all round was a quick one, and what luck then was to be had favored the home club. For the defeated Hannah and Doyle were never found wanting, and it was owing to the long high kicking of the Accringtonians that the goal were got. Holt and Kikrkwood were superior to Parry, who seemed a bit off. The forwards with the exception of Chadwick and Geary-the latter of whom was more for his bedroom than the football field, were always striving to effect a win and the style in which Latta and Brady worked the ball was a treat to the spectators. The winners all round played hard although not perfect, the backs were never able to cope with the attackers in close quarters and it was generally left to Lindsay to defy the Evertonians their raid, which he did, in such a finished style, that as a goalkeeper he has few equals. Gallacher and Pemberton were safer than Tattersall, at half-backs, and forward Wilkinson was heads above the others, he being the means of four goals being put on by his side. Barbour in centre, resorted at tome to questionable tactics, particularly against Geary.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
February 25 1890. The Liverpool Courier
Sir. There has been such an outcry raised against the Everton Club, or team, because the Accrington match was lost last Saturday, that I think it is not out of place to give a spectator's view of the game. Everton did not lose the game by poor play or weak shooting, but they were out refereed perhaps not intentionally, but for all that such was the case. To be less vague, I may add that three of the goals counted by Accrington were either handled thought or handled before being kicked through. Two of the goals scored in the first half was allowed through one admittedly so by Barbour, while Pendergast steadied the ball with his hands, and then shot through during the latter part of the game. Everton's first goal was disallowed on the plea that Brady was off-side, although he never touched the ball, but even giving this as no goal, the correct result was Everton 3 Accrington 2. Mr. Fitzropy Norris is highly respected in Liverpool and it is makes it appear all the more stranger to us. Surely Evertonians and Liverpoolians will symathise with and not gramble at the team who struggled so gamely against such overwhelming odds. And now sir, I ask the following question; cannot Everton protest against the result of the game when they have so much reason to do so? The result of the match was a very important one, and although I dislike protesting. I am of opinion that in a case likes the present, if such a course were taken, it would not and could not justly be continued. Of course I know the Everton committee know their own business best, and I do not wish to try and dicture to them, but I merely throw out the suggestion for what it is worth. Yours etc Veracite Liverpool, Feb 24, 1890.