EVERTON 4 WEST BROMWICH ALBION 1
June 2, 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton, for their closing match, had West Bromwich Albion as opponents and, judging from the fact that 10,000 spectators assembled, it is certain that if the Anfield club played football all that year round there would be no lack of Supporters. Hannah (who was playing in McColl's benefit at Glasgow), Kirkwood, and Geary were absentees from the home ranks, while Bayliss was short for the visitors. The ground presented a fine appearance. Everton kicked off against sun and wind, and soon Chadwick sent of past Reader. Excitement ran high as the visitors went along the right, and Angus kicked out a shot from Bassett. Chadwick again brushed aside Green kicking to the foot of Brady, who sent over the crossbar. After the homesters and been in front of Reader. Bassett and Nicholl made a grand dibble and Latta then went along but a fruitless corner only awaited him, Holt at the same minutes causing Reader to throw out. So pagnacious had Bassett become that a corner had to be concerted before be could be got rid of. At length Everton put one through, but the referee disallowed the point. The homesters than added a couple of corners, which was followed by Allen (Wolverhampton) being bested by Brady and Milward getting a foul against Horton. An anxious time now awaited Reader, who had lots of good work to stop from Latta, Brady, and Chadwick. The Latter, however, was however, was showing splendid football, and would not be stalled off until he put one beyond the reach of Reader for the first point of the match. Everton than narrowly escaped lowering a second time, when Woodhall got possession and parted to Nicholl, who repassed across and Marshall made the game even with a shot which, was impossible for Angus to save, as there were too many players upon him. Play continued nicely contested the homesters having if anything the best of matters, but nothing better than a couple of well-got corners accured, and half-time arrived with the score- Everton 1 goal, West Bromwich 1 goal. No sooner had the second portion started than Latta took hold, and dribbling the leather to the corner, screwed grandily across the goalmouth, and Reader had cleverly saved four times, before Chadwick gave his side the lead. The ball had hardly left midfield when excitement arose amongst the spectators as the homesters went back to the attack, which culminated in Milward anything, a third goal for Everton. Wilson was now seen striving hard for the visitors and Allen sent in a screw shot from the latter over the crossbar. A few minutes from the finish Turner added a fourth goal for Everton, and a well fought game closed in favour of Everton by 4 goals to 1. Everton season's accomplishments stand thus, Played 72, Won 54, Lost 10, For 310 Against 90.
Teams Everton: - Augis, goal, Doyle, and Roberts, backs, Campbell, Holt, and Parry, half-backs, Latta, Brady, Turner (J), Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. West Bromwich Albion: - Reader, goal, Powell, and Green, backs, Horton, Perry, and Dyer, half-backs, Bassett, Nicholl, Woodhall, Marshall, and Wilson forwards.
EVERTON NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 02 June 1890
The whole of the Everton team has been fixed for next season, Geary having at last been induced to carry out his legal agreement and sign the registration form. Their performances during the present season, and the fact that they are all young and ought to improve should cause the Everton executive to hope for even a better result nest year.
LIVERPOOL DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 02 June 1890
By the Loiterer
West Bromwich Albion brought the season to a close at Anfield on Saturday. The fixture proved a popular one, and some eight or nine thousand people turned out to see the game. Play started briskly without any great advantage to either side, the defence all round being safe. After a bit Everton had the best of it, though some time elapsed ere Chadwick scored. West Bromwich were not long before they drew level, Marshall putting the finishing touch to some smart play. Nothing more was scored to the Interval. Resuming Reader performed well behind the sticks for the visitors, and the way he cleared shots from all quarters was simply magnificent. Chadwick, however, scored, and playing with more fire, Milward quickly followed with a third. Reader continued to show good goalkeeping, and their play was very even, and often in midfield. Each side had a spell of attacking. Woodhall and his left wing being the principal executants for the Albion, but the defence was safe as a rock, and Angus seldom called upon. Following this the Everton forwards gave Green and Powell a lot of work, but, like their opponents, they were bad to pass. On one occasion, however, they were sought nausing and Turner scored a fourth goal. To the close Everton continued to have the best of it, and ultimately won by four goals to one.
For the fag end of the season, the game was a good one and interesting throughout. Included in the Everton team were two Chester men. Roberts, at back, played a good game and I hear he anticipates being included in next year’s Corinthians team. On the other hand, Turner seldom got into touch with the other forwards and did nothing out of the common beyond scoring the fourth goal. The defence of the home team was splendid and seldom failed to break up the combination of the “Throstles.” Angus had not much to do, so the Everton supporters have to rely on his reputation as a goalkeeper.
Forward, both wings passed well, but Green and Powell generally upset their final arrangements. I understand that the West Bromwich people have lost Bob Roberts. Well, if this is Reader's true form, they have not lost much. At one time came in as fast as he could knock them out, and he dealt with them and kept a cool head. Not much fault could be found with other parts of the defence, but all were to blame for the scoring of the Iast goal, which was simple affair. Forward, Woodhall was best, and he worked hard. Bassett did not do much beyond shooting.
Bootle and Everton met for the fourth time on Whit-Monday. In the games played this season Everton have won three and drawn one. The afternoon was very hot, but now and again the play was of the usual kind when these two meet. Everton, however, held the upper hand all through and fairly deserved the victory by five goals to none. Three matches have been arranged for next season, the divider taking place on Easter Monday instead of Boxing Day. Everton will be busy with League matches about Christmas and could not afford the usual day.
Everton have a wonderful record for this season, the goals scored being 310 against their opponents 90.
Several of the Everton executive seemed glad all is over until September.
ENCOURAGING BALANCE SHEETS
June 6, 1890. The Daily Post
The balance sheets of the Everton Football Club for the past season, terminating May 31 1890, has just been issued by the hon. Treasurer Mr. W.Jackson, and will be laid before the members of the annual meeting on Monday next. The statement is a very interesting one as evidently the popularity of football, and shows some remarkable takings. The gate receipts at the Everton ground amounted to £5,188 5s 10d. Members subscription amounted to £272 1s 6d, and amount received for matches playing away £440 6s 7d the total receipts is £5,957 8s 10d. The expenditure includes Players wages £2,059 1s 11d, gratuities £44 amount paid to visiting teams £900, travelling expenses £702 8s 10d. referee's £38 19s 3d Medical expenses £15, Gates expense, Police and commissioners £409 9s 2d. Rent £250, insurance's of players £29 15s, entertaining visiting clubs £19 10s, Lawyers £28 17s 1d, the total expenditure being £5,478 16s 10d. Balance in banks is £424 16s 9d, in treasurers hands £34 18s 9d and cash outstanding £18 11s 6d.
EVERTON BALANCE SHEET
June 7, 1890. Birmingham Daily Post
The balance-sheet of the Everton Football Club which has just been issue shows remarkable results, the gate receipts at the Everton ground amounting to £5,188 5s 10d, and the sums received for matches played away being £4,40 6s 7d.
THE EVERTON BALANCE SHEET
Athletic News - Monday 09 June 1890
The Everton balance-sheet has been issued, and as it shows the largest income and expenditure of any football club in England, I will give it in full. Here it is :-
Receipts- June 1.1889: To balance in hand, £14 2s. 9d; May 31. 1890; Gate receipts £5,188 5s 10d; members subscriptions, £772 Is. 6d. amount received from Advertising contractor for use of hoarding, £20: amount of accident insurance claims. £22 7s 2d; amounts received for matches played away. 440 6s, 7d: total. £5,957 3d. 10d-
Expenditure; - May 31. 1890: By various accounts relating to season ending 31st May. 1889, presented after last balance-sheet was issued, and paid during current season, £167 4s 9d. players’ wages, £2.059 1s. 11d; gratuities to players, £44 9s. 6d: secretary’s salary, £57; grounds man’s wages, £36 15s; trainer’s wages. £78 13s; training expenses, £19 6s 9d; general expenses, £35 3s. 4d; advertising. £64 2s 5d; postage and telegrams and secretary’s petty expenses. £31 18s. 1d; printing and stationery. £136 19s. 7d: ground account, including repairing stands, and new turnstiles, £198 3s.9d. Amounts paid to visiting clubs, £900 4s.6d.' subscriptions to League. &c... £8 4s; referees. £38 19s 3d; travelling expenses. £702 8s. 10d; medical expenses. £15 1s. 10d; gate expenses, tellers, police, and commissionaires account £14 10s. 2d; rent, £250; rates and taxes £41 6s. 2d; clothing and materials. £93 12s 1d; insurance of players. £29 15s; entertaining visiting clubs. £19 10s 6d; lawyer’s expenses £26 17s, interest account, £14 10s; balance in bank. £424 16s. 9d; balance in treasurer's hand.. £34 18s. 9d; cash outstanding. £18 11s 6d, - £5,957 3d. 10d.
From this it will be seen that the receipts amount to the enormous total of £5.943 1s. 1d, and the expenditure (including the previous season's liabilities) £5,478 16s. 10d, this showing a balance of £464 4s. 3d. this amount added to the £164 4s. 9d. owing at the beginning of last season, gives a balance on the year's working of £628 9s... which, notwithstanding the large income, is very good. There are apparently no outstanding accounts.
It will be noticed that the players have cost one way and another—wages, travelling expenses, training, &c. —£2,943 16s. 10d„ and this will, I fancy, give any other club a start. Of course, the travelling expenses are exceptionally heavy owing to so many guarantee matches away. Reckoning the football season as 40 weeks, the cost of running the Everton F.C. amounts to £130 per week, but I daresay they have had more men than any other club, and if they can clear £600 it is satisfactory enough. It only shows that Association football is more popular in Liverpool than anywhere else.
The annual meeting takes place to-night at the Sandon Hotel, and threatens to be rather lively, as is the custom at Everton. I sincerely hope the members will guided by common sense, for an incalculable amount of injury may very easily be done in a few short hours at a general meeting.
There was a sort of preliminary meeting held at Everton last Wednesday night to select officers, and, I suppose, do as much washing of their dirty linen as possible before the public meeting. However, the process does not appear to have been very satisfactorily performed, for there seems every probability a heated discussion over the appointment of officers.
Mr. W. E. Barclay, who acted hon. secretary up to last season, has issued a lengthy circular in reply to several accusations made Mr. Williams, who aspires to the position of vice-chairman, Mr. Barclay is against any paid secretary being appointed, and suggests that they should have an hon. secretary and a paid clerk. I fail to see much difference, and in my opinion a club with nearly £6,000 of an income should have a responsible and paid manager who will devote the whole of his time to the duties. Mr. Molyneux is quite competent to undertake the work, and his success in the pass should be a strong recommendation for his re-election.
NOTTS NOTES
F. Geary is at home again playing cricket with Nottingham Commercial.
LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 09 June 1890
By the Loiterer
PREPARING FOR THE FRAY.
On Wednesday last a meeting of a section of members of the Everton F.C. was held at Birch Hall for the purpose of deciding the course of action to be taken at the general meeting. After the chairman had explained the object of the meeting. Mr. Houlding was unanimously elected president for the ensuing year. For the vice-presidency Mr. Wilson was proposed, but, with a knowing wink, he declined to allow himself to nominated. Mr. Jos, Williams was, therefore, proposed and carried unanimously for the position. Next came the office of secretary, and in proposing Mr. Molyneux for the post, Mr. Williams gave a graphic account of the secretary s fidelity, which drew forth from his audience various forms of emotion, and, just now, we got a little bit mixed what with the secretary and the salary to be allowed, but after Mr. Barclay had stated that he thought a honorary secretary with a paid clerk would be best, the matter of salary was ultimately left to the committee. Under the guidance of Mr. Mahon, we were getting on nicely, and Mr. Wilson was proposed as treasurer, and Mr. Currier, as assistant-treasurer, both of which were carried, and after they had stroked each other down we came to the election of the Committee. Just to show how the wind was blowing, I may say that five of the old committee were selected en bloc, and seven others were proposed for the remaining four places. Dr. Baxter, Mr. Atkinson, Mr. Howarth, and Mr. McKenna receiving the most votes, Mr. Nisbet, the best man of the lot, coming next. Somehow or other the question of secretary and his salary would not digest with some of the members present, and they were always on the alert to ventilate their views, but Mr. Williams seemed to settle it pro. Tem, by some pointed remarks about the late hon. secretary. At the close Mr. Howarth explained why he was not a member of the club, but omitted to justify himself in face of Rule 3, which distinctly states that “subscriptions must be paid or before the 1st of October.” Of course it must understood that we were only “ playing” at election of officers—a sort of influential caucus, in fact-and the real fight will take place to night. It is all very fine and large talking about the committee’s power to award the secretary a salary, but a few of the members will, doubtless, want to know why the “Honorary” was omitted, and by whose permission it was not joined the “secretary.”
Mr. Barclay has, I believe, addressed a circular to each individual member fully stating his views on the present situation. No one can question his honesty of purpose, and the various points urged by Mr. Barclay are well worth consideration. The language he uses is temperate and full of logic, and barring the question of paid secretary, I have nothing to against it.
Mr. Jackson, the treasurer, seemed to be a bit off at the meeting, but the auditors append to the balance sheet one of the best testimonials a treasurer can have. So much for the initial stages. I should not be surprised if a lot of the decisions were reversed, as a good many members seemed be boiling over with eloquence, which will be let loose at to-night's meeting.
LIVELY ANNUAL MEETING
June 10, 1890. The Daily Post
The Annual meeting of the Everton Football Club was held last evening at the Anfield-road broad school-Mr. Houlding president of the club, in the chair, and there was a very large attendance. Mr. R.Molyneux (Secretary) in his statement said that the season had been a most creditable one, the club having accomplished what no other first class club had done-they had scored 310 goals to 90 scored against them. They had played 72 matches, which was far in excess of any played in one season before. They had won n54 matches, lost 10 matches and draw 8 (applause). Thirty matches had been played away from home he had no hesitation in saying that, though they were not the holders of the English Cup no one could dispute the fact that their record was superior to that of any club in England (applause). The report having been adopted, Mr. W.Jackson, the hon. Treasurer, submitted the annual financial statement, which showed the total receipts to be £5,957 5s 10d, of which the gate receipts was £5,188 5s 10d. The expenditure amounted to £5,478 16s 10d, of which the principal items were £2,059 1s 11d for players wages. £900 paid to visiting clubs and £702 for travelling expenses. There was a balance in the bank of £424 16s 9d and £34 18s 9d in the treasurer's hands. The adoption of the financial statement was moved by the chairman, and seconded by Mr. Barclay in answer to several questions, the chairman said the reason they had paid £900 away to visiting clubs, and received only £440 was that when they played away they did not received so much as they gave in shared gates to writing teams (Hear hear). They somewhat paid as much as £70 or £100, while they did not usually receive more than £40 or £50. In the case of the Cektic club, they received £102, the largest amount, they ever received from a match play away. Mr. Houlding in answer to questions about the item of £90 arrears of rent, which had been paid, said he had invested about £6,000 in the ground of the club, and at the end of last year he received £150. Thinking he should fairly have at lest 4 per on his money he asked for £90, and the committee thought right to give it to him. (Applause). A member present questioned. Mr. Houlding's statement and said he would like to know weather there was £2,000 actual money invested. The chairman-if you like to call at my office, I can show you the deeds to prove the accuracy of my remarks (Loud applause). The chairman having put the motion, it was carried, but subsequently two members at the far end of the room protested that it was "preposterous to pass such a balance sheet as the chairman had tried to pass that evening," and a scene of considerable excitement continued for some time. The chairman I have not passed it, you have passed it yourselves (Applause). A number of alterations in the rules proposed by Mr. Houlding were than discussed in a very animated manner; but with few amendments, they were carried. The alterations included the appointment of a paid Secretary, the issue of season tickets at £1 1s, admitting to the north reserves stands; and season tickets at 12s 6d for admission to the ground. Also provisions for the increase of the subscription of new members to 15 or annue with an entrance fee of the same amount, and also for giving the committee power to close the ground to members and season tickets holders for not more than six matches for the benefit of players or charity matches. On the motion of Mr. A.Wilson seconded by Mr.J.Dermott, Mr.Houlding was unanimously re-elected president, in acknowledging the compliment; Mr. Houlding expressed regret that the club had not gained any of the Cups this year. He had though that like Alexander, they would have gone in until they had no other worlds to conquer. As it was, however, he was proved of the club (Applause). Mr. W.E.Barclay was elected chairman of committee. Mr. R.Wilson hon. Treasure, and Mr.A.Jackson (last year's hon treasurer) on the motion of the chairman, Mr R.Molyneux was re-elected Secretary with a salary attached to the office. The committee elected was as follows:- Messrs J.Williams R Stockton, Baxter, Brooks, Coates, Currier, Howarth, Fleming, and Clayton. The discussion of after matches was then gone into the proceeding being at a very protracted nature.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE EVERTON F.C
Athletic News - Monday 16 June 1890
By the Loiterer
The general meeting of the Everton Football Club was held last Monday night in the Anfield-road Board Schools, nearly 400 members being present, Mr. Houlding in the chair. The secretary's report was well received, and adopted unanimously. After Mr. Jackson had read the balance sheet, Mr. Houlding proposed, and Mr. Barclay seconded. Its adoption, but several members were soon up arms, and wanted matters explaining. The first brush was over the omission on the balance-sheet of the sale of c’rect," or rather incorrect, cards, and this trivial matter seemed to be a bit of a staggerer, but it was explained that it was a kind of speculation on the part of the secretary and treasurer.
There was not much caviling over this arrangement, but several expressed the opinion that they ought to be more correct. With this I agree, and I cannot see why they cannot be printed on the ground, same as at cricket, and after a correct list of the visiting team has been obtained. I am sure the increased sale would pay for the extra outlay.
After the puffing up of the team in the secretary's report, a member wanted to know how it was they paid over £900 to visiting teams and received for the same service away only £400. I put that man down as a duffer at once. As the president explained they wanted and patronized the best clubs, and whereas they often paid over £100 Everton in return would only command about £40 away. One of the auditors was next called to explain the sundries item of £35, but this was a vexatious question, as out of a turnover of £6,000 this is not a large sum, and included everything, down to the lemons supplied to players and smashing windows.
The next item attacked was the amount debited for accounts left over from last year. The chairman explained that this included an account of £38 odd duo to Mr. Stockton for the reserve team. As some members appeared to be dubious about this, Mr. Houlding compared the expenses of the reserve team this year with that of last, and it showed a difference of something like £75 in favor of Mr. Stockton administration. A little later Mr. Clayton and Mr. Stockton crossed swords over it, but in the end no one was hurt. Next came the question of rent, and the disputant was personal, and to my mind impudent over the matter. He was also persistent, and only gave up when Mr. Houlding Invited him to call at his office and he would show the deeds to prove that the price given for the land was as stated. This person had tasted blood, and he was soon on the warpath again about the travelling expenses, and wanted this “hitem ' explaining. This proved to be rather difficult, or at any rate unsatisfactory, and I expected the services of the professional chucker-out would be called upon, but it was ultimately explained that it included the teams' expenses, with two or three committee men, and also the looking after players. In the latter department Mr. Brooks got warm, and qualified himself to the satisfaction of all, and at last the balance sheet was passed unanimously. The high figures for wages to players was not questioned, so I take it that members are satisfied on that score.
Mr. Houlding next propounded the system in use by corporate and other public bodies in dealing with money matters, and trusted the club would adopt this method in future, and thus do away with the tittle-tattling of members. We then get on to the alteration of rules, and it was decided that the secretary should be paid, but the members took upon themselves the election of the individual. New members will have to pay 15s, entrance fee and 15s. per annum. The guinea season ticket-holders will be admitted to the reserve stand (the old one). A proposition that season tickets be issued at 12s. 6d.. admitting to the ground and unreserved stand, brought the treasurer elect to his feet, and pointed out that this arrangement would result in a great loss of revenue. It was ultimately decided that these tickets would admit the holder to the ground only. Permission was given to the committee to close the grounds as against members' admission for six matches during the season, such matches to be charitable or benefit matches. Several members, and one individual in particular, got a bit obstreperous over the way these rules were passed, but we were getting on very well, and after two hours hard fighting we reached the election of officers, and members girded up their loins for the fray.
Mr. Houlding, as a matter of course, was elected president. The first bout was over the vice-president, and Mr. Williams and Mr. Barclay were nominated. Each had three champions, who gave their candidates a good character to be going on with. Mr. Barclay won in a canter, amidst much applause. Next came the office of treasurer, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Wilson being nominated. Prior to the voting. Mr. Wilson disclaimed any malicious intentions towards his opponent, and hoped the friendship, &c., would still continue, whatever the result of the voting might be. Mr. Jackson, however, did not seem to take it in the same light, and pointedly wanted to know why Mr. Wilson opposed him then. It was close race, Mr. Wilson just getting home by 168 votes 162. Mr. Jackson entered again for the Consolation Stakes, and just beat Mr. Currier by 147 votes to 143. Mr. Wilson and Mr. Jackson are thus treasure; and assistant respectively. Mr. Wilson again held out the olive branch without success.
The next nomination was proposed from the chair, and Mr. Molyneux was unanimously elected secretary, the question of salary being left to the committee. After Mr. Molyneux had returned thanks, the election of committee was proceeded with. A member wanted the old committee put on view, but they were too modest to comply with his request. The election was by ballot, and as it was getting on towards eleven o'clock, the chairman considerately arranged for the members to give up the voting cards as they passed out, and whilst the counting was going on our friend at the corner did a roaring trade. The result of the voting found the top weight (Mr. Brooks) in first easily; Dr. Baxter, Messrs. Currier, Fleming, Howarth, Coates. Clayton, Stockton, and Williams being placed. Eighteen ran. The meeting concluded with the usual votes of thanks.