EVERTON 1 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 1
October 1 1889. The Liverpool Mercury
This return match was played at Anfield last evening, before 8,000 spectators. Everton had their usual team, whilst Wanderers were represented by the same as played at Wolverhampton except that J.Cooper played instead of Knight, who unfortunately broke his leg at Stoke on Saturday. The Visitors followed up their kick-off well until stopped by Farmer but J.Cooper got a shot in, which went wide. Everton's left wing and centre relieved in a good run, but were pulled up in time by Baugh. Nothing came from a foul against Wood. Everton, however, continued to attack and after a free kick had passed the ball through harmlessly, Kirkwood gave to Latta, who screwed across hard into Rose's hands. Chadwick taking on from the throw out, and scoring. Wolverhampton made ground on the left, and when Hannah had let the ball pass through his legs the outlook was an anxious one, but Parry rushed in and put into touch. Play grew fast and exciting, and both ends were visited alternately, Baugh conceding a corner, and Smalley fisting out from Fletcher's shot. A dashing run by Everton's right wing resulted in Mason getting the worst of a charge against kirkwood as he fell winded, and gathering strength from the breathing time thus afforded, the Wanderers went off with energy, but the home team at once led the way down the hill, a nice passing run by Kirkwood, Latta, Geary, and Chadwick, resulting in the latter lifting over the bar. A free kick next fell to either side and from that taken by Doyle Everton got well down. Allen interposed, but Parry placed himself in control, and sent to the right where a neat bit of play ended in Chadwick, from Milward, testing Rose with a stringing shot near the post. Continuing the pressure, Everton were awarded a free kick, but nothing resulted from the scrimmage, Whilst Mason saved well from Kirkwood's screw kick. Wykes after Parry with the help of Hannah, had beaten Booth, ran strongly and passed to the right. Farmer missed the kick and let in Worrall, but only for a goal-kick, which brough about half-time with the score Everton 1 goal, Wanderers nil. Holt started the ball on resuming, Everton now having to face the wind and hill. The Wanderers ran down the centre. Hannah checked, but, returning Doyle sent up to Geary, who ran in his best form and shot well, Rose kicking out. Everton then tried a movement on the right, culminating in Parry lifting over. Mason contributed some good back play especially in stopping a well-directed lob by Holt. Wolverhampton tried to make way on the right, but Holt eased Cooper, Hannah finally clearing and the home team were again busy in front. Chadwick just put outside the post, and with this escape Worrall got near enough to take aim, the ball rising a bot too high. The Wanderers were now seen to much better advantage keeping play well in their opponents half, but Smalley saved twice splendidly with his fist. A third attempt gave a foul on the line, in the goalmouth, a critical position, which gave some uneasiness from an Evertonians point of view. Doyle, however, was in the way, and relief came when the ball was seen gliding outside the post. A run of the home right changed the venue, and as the result of some skirmishing at close quarters. Latta shot well, without effect. The Wanderers were early back again, but Doyle and Hannah were able to beat off the raids. Latta and Kirkwood went up in a strong run, but an off-side appeal prevented a shot being made. And then there was a retaliatory move by the visitors' leftwing, Smalley finding it essential to come out in order to clear, which he did cleanly. Everton, however, were kept on the defence, except for one or two good sprints by Geary, who generally found his match in Mason or Baugh. At this juncture, Allen got hurt in a fall, and retired; and then came a surprise. Immediately the ball was left loose, Wykes dashed off and scored, thus making the score even, Everton, too, were on the alert, and from the kick-off Geary replied with an equally good run and shot, but Rose was just in time to turn the ball aside. Again Geary went up, and again Rose cleared. The Nottingham man tried another burst, but Kirkwood lost possession. Booth also went down at great speed, which called up all Hannah's activity to defend his goal. Everton at once returned to attack hard, and dashed in several times, but were always battled, and a magnificent game, with a most exciting wind up, terminated in a draw 0f 1 goal each.
Teams Everton: - Smalley, goal, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle backs, Parry, Holt, and Farmer, half-backs, Latta, Kirkwood, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards, Wolverhampton Wanderers: - Rose, goal, Baugh, and Mason, backs, Fletcher, Allen, and Lowder, half-backs, Cooper (J), Worrall, Wykes, Wood, and Booth forwards. Referee Mr Fitzroy Norris.
THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION AND THE EVERTON CLUB.
October 2, 1889. The Liverpool Daily Post.
As the meeting of the above associations, held at London on Monday night, after hearing an explanation on Brady's behalf from Everton, Club's secretary, it was decided that the aforesaid professional's term of suspension should expire on the 31 st inst.
LIVERPUDLIANA; BY RICHARD SAMUEL
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 05 October 1889
The game at Everton on Monday, evening must occupy the foremost place-in the public mind, and to that I first address myself. The match excited the greatest interest in Everton circles, and Bootle having finished their Monday matches, among the big crowd might have been discerned most of the members of the Bootle team, and many faces familiar to the habitats of Hawthorne-rd. There never was such a big gate at an Everton week-day match, and if such grand sport could always be depended upon, these extra fixtures would become very popular. The struggle was one of the hardest in the annals of Liverpool football. The Anfield-road men were in one of those moods, when, urged by the overpowering enthusiasm communicated by their ardent followers, they have been wont to walk through the most famous organization to a brilliant victory. Few clubs could have withstood such fiery dashes as the home forwards made upon the Wolves’ stronghold-a stronghold, indeed, held by such a wonderful trio as Rose, Baugh, and Mason. The Wolverhampton Wanderers are without doubt the best team—l will not except the extra superfine Rovers—who hare yet tackled Everton at Anfield-rd.
A BREATH TAKING STRUGGLE
Everton had the advantage of the wind's assistance, an advantage of more consideration than might have been herded by the spectators. Starting against this and up the slope the visitors bore down in a determined rush upon the Everton goal, and when repulsed by Doyle again they came in the same resistless onset. Doyle once more got the ball away, and the home forwards went bearing down the hill at a fearful pace, but in the most perfect combination. A free kick was won on the left, and the ball, beautifully placed by Farmer, sailed straight into goal, and Rose was preparing to fist away when he perceived a simpler mode of averting a catastrophe, and allowed the ball to go through. The kick-out took the ball well down the field, but Holt and Geary in possession. The Everton centre came away at a rapid rate, passed with rare judgement at the happiest moment to his right; received the ball again; passed it over to the left, and Chadwick sent the ball past Rose at a great speed. A perfect torrent of applause greeted this great effort- a truly grand goal. And now the fight grew fiercer! Such a pace could never be maintained. The spectators held their breaths as the visitors time after time rushed upon Hannah and Doyle and Smalley, but these three never failed. Worrall had a glorious chance once, but fell just at the crisis, and the teams crossed with the home side a goal to the good. The second half was noteworthy for some of the finest play imaginable, and one or two brilliant bits will long be remembered by all who were present. In describing the game between Everton and the Rovers I mentioned that I had never seen so many brilliant touches from one individual in a single match as were exhibited by the Notts man on the part of Everton. Against Preston North End last year he electrified the spectators by a flash of the utmost splendor. But that run from the centre, just after the Wolves had equalized-I hear the cheers yet- I see the slight figure slip from the centre like a greyhound from the leash, with head bent forward, like a bicyclist in his final dash for the tape- I hear the spasmodic yells of delight as he slips by Allen, by Fletcher, by Baugh, and pausing for a more fraction of a second, hurls the ball as from a catapult against the crossbar, which shook and quivered in unison with the half-strung nerves of the fevered spectators, who found no vent for their pent-up feelings, as the ball rebounded to the feet of Rose, and was promptly driven away into safely. The disappointment amounted to pain. Such an effort deserved, indeed, to be consummated. The visitors responded gallantly to the best that Everton could do, and one run of Wykes, though scarcely so thrilling, was little less brilliant than that of Geary. The same player was responsible for the goal which saved the game for the visitors, and despite the disappointed expressions of many of the spectators as to the merits of the dashing run from the centre after the retirement of Allen, the Wolves richly deserved to score. But for Doyle, who is a defender of unlimited resource, and who has once before impressed me with the startling simplicity of his methods when cornered, but for this ingenious back the visitors would infallibly have won. The ball was shot in by Wkyes at a tremendous pace at sort range, and the big Everton back, unable to get at it in any other way, simply usurped the functions of Smalley and fisted the ball away. The following free kick came to nothing.
THE PLAYERS
On the Everton side the backs and goalkeeper were the best of the defence, Holt seemed determined to come out of his shell and, good players as he has always been, he excelled himself on this occasion. Parry was a bad second to him, and Farmer was very uncertain. Despite Geary’s brilliant flashes, he was played by the astute Wolverhampton defenders to perfection. It is like chasing a spirit “to go” for him. This, then, was the method adopted. Once he got away past the half-backs Mason would advance to meet him. The Everton forwards would come down in line, and suddenly the big back would dart forward on Geary; all the wing men would thus be thrown off-side, for the momentary check of the centre would not be felt by the wing men who would thus receive the ball in advance of their clever centre. And then a simultaneous cry of off-side would go up from Mason, Baugh and Rose, and almost as certain would be watchful Fitzroy, for it was he, of Eagley, who officiated, answer the appeal in the affirmative, Geary at last became greatly annoyed at the repeated frustration of his plans, and excitedly pushed against the referee to argue the question, but was as rudely repulsed. The Everton left was better than the right, but it was a pity to Harry Kirkwood, as many of the onlookers did, with gratuitous advice-generally as valuable, and no more, than all such- and the new forward did plenty that was useful as well as some things the idea of which could scarcely be discovered. Of the Wolves the defence was perfect. The forwards were not quite so good, but hard workers and Wykes and Wood both showed especially admirable points.
THE WANDERERS MATCH
“A poor game” was the general verdict after the display at Anfield-rd, last week. Everton never fancied there was anything difficult in the task of disposing of the Bolton Wanderers after their judgment proved correct. Matters must be looking very dark out Pikes-lane way, for the team which did duty at Everton colours at Anfield-rd. Everton won by three goals to nil, and for further particulars of the game I must refer you to “Mickey’s” letter, for I have taken up so much space with the match against the Wolves.
WITH THE LIVERPOOL JUNIORS.
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 05 October 1889
By the Unknown
It is amusing to be on the covered stand at Everton and see people, who are really well informed on football, shake their heads and give vent to their misgivings anent the Everton Reserve team. “They are not a patch on last year's Reserve,” was a remark passed to me by one of Everton’s strongest supporters. He further went on to say that it will be a poor look out for Everton if they trust to the Reserve to carry them into the Lancashire Cup semi-final as they did in last year’s competition. This want of confidence seems to be prevalent, so that it will not be out of place to show what the despised have done. First, they defeated Edgehill 5 to 3, 5th Irish three to one, followed up with Tranmere Rovers two to one, made a draw of no goals with Aintree Church, beat Bolton Wanderers’ Reserve three to two, and on Saturday last lowered the Aigburth Vale’s colours three to one. Up to the their record reads 16 goals to their opponents eight. On what assumption do the grumblers base their opinion? Certainly not on results. So far the Reserve have done first-class, and when the men become thoroughly accustomed to each other’s style of play they will make things lively for the clubs they have to meet. Their visit to Aigburth Vale did not prove so strong an attraction as on former occasions, the number of spectators being very small. 'The visitors began to press at the commencement, but found the defence of Mayhall and Peers excellent. For some time they were unable get through, but at last Orr opened their account with a daisy cutter. The play gradually worked into the Everton half, Joliffe saving on two occasions in a masterly style. Give-and-take play ensued, and ultimately from a pass by Jones the visitors were enabled to increase their score, Tinsley doing the finishing touch. The combination of Everton was far superior to that of the home eleven, and repeated raids were made on the Vale goal, but only to find Jackson equal to all exigencies. Ns more goals were scored up to half-time. The second portion was of a more uniform character, the Vale putting on a single chalk, as also did the Reserve, who came out winners by three goals to one.
A GOOD WIN AND A SAD DRAW.
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 05 October 1889
By Mickey Free
After my experience of the play of the previous week, I was quite expectant of another success in the game Everton v. Bolton Wanderers, especially when I saw Smalley between the sticks once more. Although Roberts put in an appearance, Davie Weir was absent. Turner set the leather rolling, and, aided by a free kick, Everton were early threatened. Doyle, however, lunged out, and Latta gave Robinson a chance of stopping a shot, which he did very neatly, and an exceptionally stiff scuffle ensued in mid-field. Again Latta broke through, and screwing across had rather hard lines, as the ball, striking the bar, went over. The Everton left wingers were the next to show up, and, after a few exchanges in front of the Wanderers’ goal, Geary scored as fine a goal as the most fastidious could wish for. This looked gloomy for the Wanderers, as seven minutes only had elapsed since the start. From the kick-off the Wanderers came with a rust, and Hannah skied the ball in the attempt score. Smalley, however, just managed to hit it out as it dropped. Harrison next acquitted himself very creditably in repelling a shot by Latta. Turner next came to the front, but was smartly tackled by Hannah, who sent the leather to the right, where Latta, getting possession, dodged Jones and centred well, when, for a wonder, Geary failed to utilize the opportunity. The Everton forwards hereabouts exhibited passing considerably above the ordinary. Milward made an impetuous dash down the left and finished with
A BEAUTIFUL SCREW SHOT,
Which would have been hit out by Harrison had he not been knocked through the posts Latta. Fifteen minutes before the interval the whistle sounded for some cause or other. Geary mistaking it for half-time left the ground for the purpose of changing his boots. This might have proved very awkward for his team. Nothing, however, came of it, and half-time saw Everton leading two to nothing. The runaway just came trotting on as the game was re-started and soon had a shot at Harrison, who cleared in splendid style. It was Brogan’s turn next, and an excellent attempt he made, but Smalley was all there. Milne attempted a long one but it was useless. Some dissatisfaction was expressed by the spectators at Milne's manner of tackling Geary, which was undoubtedly questionable. He is a good half-back and can well afford to do without such dubious tactics. Geary almost looked like dribbling through but was fairly robbed at the posts by Robinson, and a minute later he scored the third goal by a grand shot. Ten minutes before time Bob Roberts retired, and his side felt the loss as they were very much pressed. No further score was added, Everton thus winning by three to nil
THE PLAYERS
Davenport and Brogan at intervals showed all their old cleverness, but the left wing pair were sadly behind them. Bullough and Roberts played well at half -back: while Robinson was a wonderful improvement on Flitcroft of the previous week. On the home side there was to find fault with, if I might except a tendency on the part of Kirkwood to stick too long to the ball. On Monday we had the WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS AT EVERTON,
And I could scarcely believe my eyes when I observed that then were quite 8,000 people present. No doubt the unfortunate incidents of the first meeting of these clubs created a little more than the common interest. With the exception of Knight they had their full strength on the field. Any deficiency in the way of a fine display of football was well compensated by the tremendous amount of dash. Very few minutes had elapsed when Milward struck the post. This was followed by two shots by Geary, but Rose was equal to both occasions. Baugh sent the leather well up the field. Holt met it and passed to Kirkwood, he to Latta, who screwed it across to the left wing when sharp scuffle took place, and amidst tremendous cheering, Chadwick scored the first and only goal. Directly afterwards Baugh had to kick behind for the purpose of saving. Twice in succession Kirkwood got the ball and brought it well down, but stuck to it in most ridiculous fashion. One of the Wolves' backs moves up, and upon each occasion when he did pass the ball Latta was placed off-side. Parry was cheered hereabouts for his magnificent tackle and good all-round play. Hannah also came into notice for stopping a brilliant rush by Booth, Wood, and Wykes. Half-time was reached with Everton one to the Wolves nil. Immediately after the re-start Doyle cleverly defeated Cooper and Worrall, and then Holt robbed Wykes in a marvelous manner; after which we had few long useless shots by Chadwick. The next point of Interest was a beautiful save by Smalley from Cooper, and directly afterwards Allen sent in a low swift shot which Doyle fouled, but the free kick came to nothing. Five minutes before the close Allen twisted his leg and helped off the field. The Everton men scarcely appeared to realise what was about to taka place, when the ball was thrown up in the middle of ground, there being six of them at that point and a couple of halves off the ground. Wykes burst through with a terrific dash, the ball cannoned off Farmer and Doyle, without being stopped and, to the great surprise of the Evertonians, bang it went over Bob’s left shoulder. If the Evertonians had exerted themselves half as much throughout the last half as they did in last five minutes the Wanderers would have gone home well beaten. From the kick off Geary came with a tremendous rush and sent in a shot which deserved a better fate. It struck under the bar but bounded back into play Baugh and Mason exerted themselves manfully, but again Everton dashed up and Rose had to save twice in quick succession. But the whistle blow leaving the game drawn. It might have been otherwise had they played two forties having been agreed to.
EVERTON V DERBY COUNTY
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 05 October 1889
Played at Derby, today. Teams; - Everton; Smalley, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Parry, Holt and Farmer, half-backs; Latta, Kirkwood, Orr, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Derby County; Bromage, goal; Latham and Ferguson, backs; Williamson, A. Goodall, and Roulston, half-backs; Bakewell, Higgins, J. Goodall, Cooper, and Needham, forwards. Referee; Mr. Johnson, Stoke.
It was quite past three when Everton kicked-off, at which time rain fell drearily. There would be 3,000 spectators present. The County pressed and Hannah relieved. Goodall directly afterwards shot a trifle wide. The visitors then got up and were conceded a corner which proved useless. A second corner had a similar result. Higgins then sent an oblique shot over the upright. A temporary raid by Milward was frustrated by Latham. The County then pulled themselves together and pressed severely, Cooper just shaving the post from a pretty pass of Bakewell’s. Neat forward work by Goodall, Higgins, and Bakewell let Archie in, that player rattling over the bar a fine shot. Cooper then gave Smalley a floorer, which he saved capitally. A diversion in play gave the latter the ball, which he sent across the Derby goal mouth-a narrow squeak. The County still had the best of the game, but experienced hard lines. More concerted play by the whole string of the Derby forwards gave Cooper the ball close in, but his final shot was execrable a child could have scored. Everton now pressed twice severely, Bromage handling opportunity. Two corners to the visitors accrued. Half-time; Everton 0, Derby County 0.
The sun shone brilliantly at the re-start to Derby’s disadvantage, yet they commenced the attack and Goodall by clever manipulation, secured and shot admirably. Smalley only partially topped the ball and Cooper scored the first goal six minutes from the re-start. Five minutes later Bakewell was given the globe and rushing up the left, he centred accurately, and little Cooper put on a second goal amidst tremendous cheering. The game after this was played with more dash. Farmer and Parry showed some fine tackling, but the forwards could do nothing with Archie and Williamson, who completely set on them, whilst Ferguson rendered sterling assistance. Bakewell then scampered up the left and Goodall gave Smalley a scorcher which he freed. Everton at this juncture had two corners, the last one accidently given by A. Goodall. A capital centre was made, and Parry putting the ball well up an easy goal was scored. Final result; Derby County 2, Everton 2.
NUGGETS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 05 October 1889
DERBY COUNTY 2 EVERTON 2 (Game 29)
October 7 1889. The Liverpool Mercury
This League fixture was played at Derby, on Saturday before 5,000 spectators. In the early part of the game rain fell heavily, which caused the ball to be greasy, and the ground soft. Through Geary suffering from a wound, in the leg, Orr was requisitioned as centre forward. This change sorely handicapped the visitors, as they went with a full determination to repeat their previous success. Hannah lost the spin, and Orr started against the wind. Away the visitors darted through Chadwick getting possession, and soon they experienced hard lines, as it was a bit of luck on the part of A.Williamson in clearing a beautiful shot from the Blackburn lad. The brothers Goodall asserted themselves and got within range, but were cleverly robbed by Parry. Some misjudgment on the part of Everton's centre enabled the homesters to have another try for goal, but found Hannah at his best. J.Goodall again got hold, and sent in a clinking shot to Smalley, who cleared admirably. The visitors after this got well away, and for a considerable time bemmed the County, they having to grant two successive corners, before danger was allayed. A grand bit of work on the part of Higgins, who took the ball right through, nearly ended in Derby scoring. Everton backs and halves were applauded for always successfully stalling off the determined attacks of the home rank, but the disorganization of the visitors' forwards caused their good work to go for nought. Bakewell rushed down, and neatly crossed over to Cooper, the latter parting by calling on Smalley with a fine shy, but the Evertonians was equal to the task. The County, Hill advancing made various invasions, and A.Goodall sent a shot wide of the post. From the goal kick Latta and Kirkwood were conspicuous in their neat passing up the right, which brought forth a hearty round of applause from the spectators, but nothing tangible was the outcome. Higgins and J.Goodall kept themselves busy and hovered round the visitors' quarters, but Doyle, Hannah and Farmer were impregnable thereby enabling their forwards to cause Bromage to handle twice in quick succession, Latta shot all but raising the hopes of those who accompanied Everton to the County ground. Striving hard to put on an initial point, Chadwick and Milward fed by Holt, caused Williamson to avert danger by kicking to the corner, which was soon repeated, but somehow luck did not seen to favour the Evertonians. Even play now brought the interval with a clean sheet, neither side having scored. On changing over, Goodall kicked off, and after being once repelled, Cooper was soon prominent by finding an opening with a very speedy shot, giving Smalley little chance to save. With this against them, Everton played hard, and the game became exciting for a few minutes, but Bakewell prettily passing up Cooper shot and scored a good second goal for Derby, to the great delight of their supporters, who cheered vociferously. From midfield Chadwick was seen to advantage, and after Hannah had called on his forwards to play steady. Latta broke away in excellent style, causing great anxiety to the Derbyities, but only a fruitless corner resulted. Still persisting. Everton with their grand lasting capabilities took up the reins and completely wearing down the homesters, Parry and Holt kept their forwards well fed, and at length, from good work by the latter, Orr scored for the Anfielders. The visitors, thus encouraged, showed the onlookers an exposition of the dribbling code, the performances of the respective wings shinning out prominently and Chadwick with one of his old-fashioned and well-known screws, equalised, greatly to the discomfort of the Derby followers, who seemed to imagine that their pets would win with ease. With about ten minutes to go Everton pushed play in a dashing manner, and, ought to have notched another point, Chadwick experiencing hard lines the ball ‘'hitting'' the post and rebounding into play. The visitors still continued to have the upper hand, but the whistle sound too soon for further scoring, the game, which was a pleasant and interesting one, thus ending in a draw of two goals each. Teams;
Derby County: - Bromage goal Latham, and Ferguson, backs, Williamson (A), Goodall (A), and Roulstone half-backs, Bakewell, Higgins, Goodall (J), Needham, and Cooper, forwards. Everton: - Smalley, goal, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle backs, Parry, Holt and Farmer, half-backs, Latta, Kirkwood, Orr, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Umpires, Messr W Chatterton, and E.Berry, Referee Mr. Johnstone (Stoke).
LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 07 October 1889
By the Loiterer
Birkdale tackled the powerful Reserve of the Everton club at Anfield Dick donned his war paint for the first time this season, and he was heartily welcomed. The game was fairly even for a time, and the Dick nicely brought up Walter Sugg, and play was in the visitors' quarters. The home team was fairly on the job, and Guest had a lively time of it. He, however, defended well, and at the other end Sugg hit the cross-bar hard. The home forwards now showed pretty passing and both Hammond and Deane o scored. The visitors were again dangerous, but the scoring took place at the other end, and before the interval Garnoch added a fourth. Immediately on resuming, R. Jones further increased the Everton score, and a little later Abbot put on a sixth and seventh point. Here they eased up a little, and Birkdale might have scored had they used a little judgment. The home team, however, added two more goals, and ultimately won by nine goals to nil
The following will represent the Liverpool and District Association against Rentrewshire, at Paisley, on October 12th : Jardine (Bootle), goal; McFarlane (Bootle), Doyle (Everton), backs; Alsop (Bootle),l Hughes (Bootle), and Allen (Earlestown), half-backs; Woods (Bootle), Briscoe (6th V.B), Jamieson, Jones and Hackling, (Bootle), forwards. Everton only nominated two, consequently Bootle had to contribute liberally.
DERBYSHIRE JOTTINGS.
Athletic News - Monday 07 October 1889
DERBY COUNTY STILL NO BETTER THAN EVERTON
Derby County made their fifth attempt to test Everton on Saturday, and for the fifth time they failed—failed after having the match apparently well in their own hands. Two to none in their favour was the score half an hour before the finish, but two all was the score when Mr. Johnson blew his whistle—rather prematurely, there is no doubt, as there should have been about a minute more to play, even without allowing for two stoppages. It may be that this was a good thing for the home side, as they were getting the worst of it at the time. But this is very premature. I should have begun by saying that Everton had decidedly hard lines in being unable to play Geary and from a spectator's point of view I was sorry for it, though the circumstance was a decidedly lucky one for the Derby club. It seems that the clever Evertonian centre forward has had his leg spiked, and as the wound is festering a bit, he has to keep off the field —I hope not for long. Orr, a reserve man, took his place on Saturday.
THE DERBY TEAM
was the same that beat Notts the week before except that Needham was put on the left wing with Cooper, and though he is certainly not a brilliant success., I think it will he the general opinion that he Is the best available man for the place until Milarvie dons the County colours on Nov. 2. It was all rain and no wind on Saturday, so there was no advantage in winning the toss. However, John Goodall did so, and truly it is a good habit to get into, and elected to kick towards the race-course. I need not go into much detail about the first half. It was a series of fruitless attacks, mostly on the Everton goal, and though it is fair to say, the home forwards had somewhat hard luck, it is equally true that there was a good deal of Indifferent shooting. John Goodall was watched very closely, and seldom had a chance of a fling at goal, Bakewell tried his hand once or twice, but Higgins, besides, being unable to get the leather straight in himself often passed it too far for Bakewell to reach it in time. Cooper made several good efforts, and one of his shots, which would have certainly gone through had it been an inch or two more to the right, rebounded from the post. On the other hand, the Everton defence was strong, Hannah being particularly handy on many critical occasions, and amongst the Everton forwards Chadwick and Milward were conspicuous for some clever passing. However, half time arrived with
A CLEAN SHEET.
The rain, which fell steadily during the first half hour, had now ceased, and the Derby men crossing over found the sun in their eyes. Nevertheless they commenced to press very vigorously, and before ten minutes had elapsed had placed two goals to the credit of their side. John Goodall was mainly responsible for the first. He sent the ball in at a great pace along the ground, and though Smalley stopped it he could not get it away, even If the line had not already been crossed. All doubts on this score were quickly set at rest by Cooper, who rushed up and shot it through. After this the Derby forwards played up strongly, and were all over their opponents. After the goal had one or two narrow escapes, Bakewell, receiving from Higgins, centred neatly, and Cooper again scored. It was at this point that the County supporters began to reckon up how far they would be from the head of the list, but a change soon came. The Everton right wing got up, and the ball was sent on to the crossbar, whence it bounced down, and Orr, running up, headed it through. Not many minutes had elapsed when Chadwick took a long diagonal shot, and had the good fortune to place the ball just out of the reach of Bromage, making the game even. Both sides tried hard to obtain the winning point, and it was anybody's gam right up to the finish, when it turned out to nobody’s game, but a draw of two goals each.
THE PLAY
Was marred by the slippery state of the turf, and the Derby forwards were not up to the previous week’s form. The defence, however, was very sound all round, and the home side, on the play, certainly ought to have won. For the visitors, Milward and Chadwick were the best of the forwards, and the halves did their duty well, as did Hannah at full back. With regard to Doyle, it ought to be mentioned that when Bakewell and J. Goodall looked very like scoring a third goal for Derby, he deliberately pushed the ball away with his hands, a most unsportsmanlike piece of work.
EVERTON RESERVES 9 BIRKDALE 0
October 7 1889. The Liverpool Courier
The above teams met on the Anfield enclosure, before the usual large concourse of spectators, numbering about 1,500. The homesters were the first on the field, and were received with great applause; but when their old favourite Dick put in his appearance for the first time this season the enthusiasm of the spectators knew no bounds, giving them a fine reception. The spectators very cordially received the visitors, in their turn. At 4-05 Leashy for Birkdale put the ball in motion, and both teams soon settled down in real earnest, when Hammond after a serious of splendid passing, passed to Deane, but he was unable to out it through, having hard lines. Everton were now having the best of the game, their passing being excellent. A free kick was now awarded to Everton, and after a terrific struggle in the visitors' goal, Guest, by a long kick, justed managed to relieve, but the relief was only to be temporary, Dick returning by a splendid kick, which once more brought the play in the visitors' goal but the defence was again sure. This was destined not to be long so, as Richmond soon after headed a splendid goal. The homesters encouraged by their success, soon added two corners, but were unable to improve either. Abbott shot a clean goal soon after. The play on both sides now became very spirited indeed, Birkdale playing up match better as the game wore on, but the visitors were too strong, and after some very hard and tough play in which Abbott and R.Jones were very conspicuous, the first named player added another goal to the home team's account. Everton now pressed very much and were forcing the play dangerous near the visitors'goal when Curnock scored another goal. At this point Edwards got hurt but assured play in a few minutes. Half-time now arrived with the score –Everton, four goals Birkdale nil. Upon restarting Everton resumed their former position and pressed, forcing the play again, when R.Jones with a grand shot placed a good goal, but this was ruled against them. Jones was again shinning, and with a lighting shot placed a spendid goal. The game was raged very fiercely, but the play was almost entirely in the mouth of the visitors' goal when Abbott scored a beauty. Dick now hurt his leg, and had to retire into Joliffe's place in goal, to the great applause of the spectators taking Dick's place. The excitement was intense, Everton working splendidly in all positions, Abbott, whose shots could not be stopped, amid loud applause, placing another which was soon followed by one from Hammond. Birkdale now appeared to get a little dishearten but at the same time played up well. Joliffe was now seen to be playing at any rate up to the evident satisfaction of the spectators, whose applause was given in rounds. The excitement increased as the game proceeded, and Hammond just on time scored the last goal. Final result Everton Reserves 9, Birkdale nil.
Birkdale team: - Guest, goal, Edwards, and White, backs, Knight, Haworth, and Marchant, half-backs, Braddock, Phillips, Leahy, W. Scott, and W. White, forwards.
Everton's experiment on Monday of playing the home League match with the Wolverhampton Wanderers at eventide was a great success in all respects save one-they did not win. It the hour off-quarter to five-was an inconvenient one for the bulk of their patrons, it mattered not, for the crowd gathered, as thickly as on a Saturday. When play commenced there was as many as 8,000 people present, and this number was soon augmented 50 per cent. A flattering recognition of Everton's popularity. But, of course, the real magnetic power of attraction was the prospect of a stirring game, and none were disappointed in this anticipation, for a drawn game of a goal each furnished one of the finest displays of football ever seen at Anfield. Both sides were representative. Everton had the same men who had twice disconcerted the Bolton Wanderers; the ‘'Wolves'' had but one good regular hand absent. J.Cooper succeed knight's broken leg causing him to stand down to. As soon as Mr. Fitzroy Norris, gave the signal to open fire the battle raged furiously, but not violently. The ground was in good going over, and this favorable condition assisted players in making the pace a record one. First the visitors got under weight. Farmer gave a partial check to the invaders, but Cooper slipped along the right, and would not be denied until he had a shot at goal. This proved a middling attempt, and then came Everton's turn. The forwards got into line, and, moving down in perfect combination several times gave Rose an opportunity of showing how good a goalkeeper he is, but, after he had attended well to Latta's delivery, he was baffled by Chadwick, and Everton thus early assumed the lead. Play tended subsequently in favour of the home team until the second half was well advanced, during which time some splendid back play was shown by Baugh and Mason, especially the latter the strong forward work of Everton calling forth the most skilful defensive tactics. As the play progressed with the advantage to be deprived from the wind, the Wanderers gained strength, and confined operations somewhat persistently in the home quarters. Everton, however, demonstrated that they were as sound in defence as they had hitherto been in attack, though a back had to use his hands at a critical moment to prevent a certain goal, and all was shaping smoothly for a win. But an accident happened ten minutes from the finish to Allen, which stopped the game for a while, and on the ball being put in play at middle, Wykes dashed off and scored. Whilst Hannah and his fellow defenders were quently dropping back into their place. An exciting period intervened Geary heading some brilliantly assaults, but it was all in vain, and a great finished in a deadheat. Everton were stronger of the two teams in forward play, making more visits to goal, and therefore had slightly the best of the game, but the Wanderers, without in any way depreciating the excellent form shown by Smalley and the home backs, had the advantage in the defensive work. Everton, full of confidence with their past successes, travelled to Derby by saloon, from the Central at 9-20 on Saturday morning, thereby giving themselves abundance of time to get in readiness for the kick off which was at three o'clock. The weather was very threatening during the early part of the day and broke down an hour before starting the game, which made the ground and ball nearly unplayable. The Liverpool men had to do without the assistance of Geary, who is suffering from a wound in the leg, and Orr-a reserve man was called upon to fill the gap. The absence of Everton's centre forward was a great drawback to his club, as his dashing sprints were sadly missed, and the Derby spectators were disappointed at his non-appearance. The game during the first half if anything, was in favour of the County, and at times Doyle and Hannah, along with their halves were kept busy, but all seemed equal to the occasion, and that, too against the elements. The second portion opened fast and very exciting, both sides being eager to score, and before ten minutes had elsaped Everton colours were twice lowered, which roused the enthusiasm of the peak supporters. Hannah now rallied his men, which brought forthgood fruit, as Orr from an excellent pass by Parry, put on an initial point, which was followed soon after by another from Chadwick. Thus getting on equal terms, the visitors had the incentive to keep themselves at the top of the League list, but the whistle sounded too soon for them, as all at this stage were playing in fine form. For Derby, Bromage had plenty to do, and did it well. Latham was superior to Ferguson, who had a few fouls given against him. The half-backs worked hard and forced play. Of the forwards there was little between them, as they combined in a winning game. Smalley, for Everton, was in the best of humour, he cleaning some shots very neatly. The backs and half backs, particularly in the first half, shone brightly and kept the Derby attackers well at bay, the forwards, owing to their strange centre, were at first without combination, but as play progressed they rallied, and at times were brilliant. The game throughout was a very harmonious one, and ended without either side being defeated the result being 2 goals chronicled to both sides. Moffatt visit Anfield next Saturday.
BURNLEY V EVERTON
October 8 1889. The Liverpool Mercury
This fixture, which should have been played at Burnley last evening, was abandoned. Owing to the inclemency of the weather.
LIVERPUDLIANA; BY RICHARD SAMUEL
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 12 October 1889
EVERTON STILL GOING STRONGLY.
The result of the League fixture between Everton and Derby County still shows Everton a superior team to the Midland one, for, though they did not win, to draw at Derby, handicapped by the absence of their best forward, is a clear indication of the superiority of our League representative to that of Derby. The Goodall’s have made a lot of difference to the Derby County team, and there was not an overweening confidence felt in the ability of the Everton team without the aid of Geary, to save the game. This they did, however, and there are few things more certain in football than that Derby County will have to mark the return as a loss. Kirkwood’s successor has been already named, for Kane, a member of the Airdrieonians, is indicated as Latta’s future partner. The left wing still continues very strong, Chadwick and Milward going along very nicely together, and they were most thought of by the Derby crowd. Milward is likely to turn out a very much finer player than was at one time expected, for he is very young, and has progressed at an extraordinary rate in the last twelve months.
WITH THE LIVERPOOL JUNIORS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 12 October 1889
By The Unknown
Everton reserve were again on the job on Saturday, their latest victims being Birkdale, who were compelled to eat humble pie to the extent of nine goals to nothing. Alec Dick, the popular full-back, caused quite an ovation when he appeared with the team, this being his first turn-out since the deplorable accident at Sunderland, which rendered him horse de combat. Howell was missing at half-back, his place being filled by Nidd Abbott, of Edgehill, who partnered Jones on the right wing, and a stranger named Curnock played centre. Birkdale lost the toss and kicked off, both teams soon settling down to their work. The Reserve were not long in getting possession and gradually worked the globe in front of the Birkdale sticks, where Deane headed it into Guest’s hands from a neat pass by Hammond and was unfortunate in not scoring. The visitors backs then removed the play into midfield, but Dick returned with a hugh punt, one of his old ones. The home team were not to be denied, Hammond drawing first blood for them. The visitors put on a little pressure after this reverse, and on one occasion Joliffe was compelled to threw out. A nice bit of play on the part of Abbott and Jones resulted in the score being increased for the homesters. Walter Sugg, for the visitors, now experienced hard lines with a grand shot, which struck the cross-bar and rebounded into play. At the interval the Reserve were leading by four goals to nil. In the second half the home team had matters pretty much their own way and put on five more goals, winning hands down as already stated. Dick’s customary ill-luck has apparently not yet deserted him, for in the course of the last portion of the game his damaged leg once more came to grief. He, however, pluckily exchanged places with Joliffe amid the cheers of those present. Joliffe quite surprised everybody with his clean kicking and clever tackling, and gave the impression that he can do more than keep goal. The winners played on exceedingly fine game, and inspired their supporters with the same confidence that was so freely bestowed on last season’s Reserve.
CELTIC V EVERTON
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 12 October 1889
At Glasgow, 8,000 spectators attending. Losing the toss, Celtic kicked off. Both sides pressed in turn, Everton having, if anything, the most of the play and hard lines. In 25 minutes Geary, from a magnificent shot, scored for Everton, and five minutes later Everton got a second goal. Much feeling was now put into the play. Geary was the best man on the field, and had some splendid runs. Geary retired injured. Half-time Result; Celtic 0 Everton 2; Final result; Celtic 0, Everton 2.
NUGGETS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 12 October 1889
CELTIC 0 EVERTON 2
October 14 1889. The Liverpool Courier
On Saturday, the Everton who have been doing remarkably well this season, paid a visit to Glasgow, and met the Celtic on the Celtic Park, Parkhead, to endeavour to accomplish what the Sunderland twice and the Blackburn Rovers once failed to do- namely to defeat the famous Irish team. The Everton came with a great reputation, and despite may encounter attractions 8,000 persons were present. The teams were: -
Everton: - Smalley, goal, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle backs, Parry, Holt and Farmer half-backs, Kirkwood, Latta, Geary, Chadwick and Milward, forwards. Celtic:- McLaugham, goal Reynolds, and McKeown backs, Maley, Kelly and Dowds, half-backs Madden, Coleman, Groves, McCallum, and Dunbar, forwards.
Neil McCallum the famous right winger made his first appearance since receiving his injury when playing against Cowlairs last year. The Everton were the first to appear and were cordially greeted. The Everton team won the toss and played with a slight wind in their favour. At the very start the Englishman showed themselves exceedingly smart, but the result of some pressure was that Latta sent the ball pass the post. Every man in the Everton team was in the best possible condition, and played with great skill, but the Celtic defence was very strong, and prevented scoring. The backs were playing a good defensive game, but were kicking too strongly. The Celts were not in their usual form, and so far the Everton had undoubted the best of the game. Hannah for Everton was in grand form, Kirkwood had a grand run along the right all by himself, and three times in succession the Celtic goal escaped as if by accident. It was very hard lines for the strangers. At length 15 minutes from the start Everton scored the first goal, Geary had a brilliant run by himself, and sent in a swift low shot which fairly beat McLoughan. The Celtic pressed after this, and secure a corner. Everton's goal was fairly besieged, but Smalley saved in marvelous style. After this, however the Everton fairly ran round the Celts, and scored a second goal (Kirkwood) rather easily. The game was now stopping owing to injury to Holt, who was charged by Groves. The Celts now settled down a bit, and a mistake by Doyle let Madden got on the ball. He shot straight for goal but the ball rebounded off the crossbar into play, and then Smalley had to concede a corner, which came to nothing. The game became much faster but both sides used questionable tactics. The Celts secured a corner through one of the Everton backs shooting the ball over the bar, but it resulted in nothing. Geary's centre, was a most prominent man on the field, and put in some electrifying runs. The Celts put in some good shots but the forwards always failed. The Everton backs towards the close of the first half were sorely pressed, but the Celts had hard lines, and could not score. Just at Half time Geary, who was playing brilliantly, received a severe injury and had to be assisted off the field. Half-time Everton 2 goals, Celtic nil. On resuming play Geary came on the field again, and went to the left wing, but was of little use. The Celts pressed at once and had hard lines in not scoring, several good shots being sent in, but Smalley saved pretty much by chance. Farmer was injured but he was able to play. After sustaining the pressure Everton came away, but Geary was tripped in making for goal. Madden was then tripped by Farmer, and a row seemed imminent but the danger was passed over. The game became very rough, fouls being given against both teams. The Celtic had now decidedly the best of the play, but Everton meant to win at all hazards and crowding round the goal the ball could not be got through. Everton's goal had a narrow escapes time after time. The game was very fast and the Celts had all the best of it, the Everton backs kicking the ball repeatedly into touch to save their charge. The Everton played a winning game from the start their full back defence was admirable, old Hannah guarding his goal with great tenacity. The Celtics strove hard to score but the defence was most stubborn. The game, which was a very rough one ended in favour of Everton by two goals to nil.
STOKE SWIFTS 4 EVERTON RESERVES 0
October 14 1889. The Liverpool Courier
At Stoke on Saturday in fine weather, and before a good attendance, Everton kick off, and at the first were called on to defend. Stoke got a goal, which was disallowed through off-side. A splendid run by the visiting, forwards caused Merritt, the Stoke custodian, to handle. The home backs stopped another smart run by Everton. Stoke pressed heavily, but the reserves showed a splendid defence. At length Stoke secured a corner, and Hutchinson scored the first goal for Stoke after half-an-hour's play. The Liverpool men retaliated, but the Swifts defence relieved a hot scrimmage, and the Everton goal was successfully repulsed by the grand, play of the reserves backs, Stoke scored a second goal, Owen heading through smartly. Baker scored a third goal for the Swifts after Everton had smartly repulsed a determined attack. At half-time the score was Stoke Swifty 3 Everton Reserves nil. Ensuning after the interval, Everton's right wing broke away, but failed to breakthrough the home defence. Joliffe next saved a charge in find form, the shot being the result of a pretty passing by the Swifts. Everton were again pressed, and Joliffe once more saved. The Play than became more open, and Everton made a run down the left, failed to utilize it the leather going behind. Everton continued to defend and repulsed all their opponents attack. Final Result, Stoke Swiftys 4 Everton Reserves Reserves nil.
LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT
Athletic News - Monday 14 October 1889
By the Loiterer
To provide amusement, if nothing else, the Anfield enclosure was occupied with a match. Everton Athletic v. Lancashire Nomads. The title is taking enough, anyhow, and some 2,000 spectators were present. There was nothing very striking in the match, the Athletic scoring twice in the first half, and once in the second, and ultimately won by three goals to nil.
GOOD OLD EVERTON.
Everton are to be congratulated on their performance against the Celtic. I believe this is the first time this season that an English club has lowered their colours, and what makes the performance so meritorious is the fact that the match took place at Glasgow.
Earlestown open the Everton Athletic new ground in West Derby-road next Saturday, and with Everton away, I hope they will have a bumping "house."
Notes
Perhaps the greatest victory of the present season was that of Everton at Glasgow, on Saturday. The Celtic are generally regarded as one of the very best, of not the best of the Scotch clubs, and yet here we have the Liverpool team visiting and beating them pointless on their own ground. The victory is all the more creditable in the face of the recent defeats of Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers at the same place. The Celtic did not take kindly to their defeat, and the game was characterized by undue roughness, Geary being at one time assisted from the field.
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 14 October 1889
Stoke Swifts are going strong, and well. Last Saturday's victory over Leek Wasps by 18 to one, was followed up on Monday with a narrow win over Hanley Town by one goal to none, whilst on Saturday they played Everton Reserve at Stoke. The match was rendered of more than ordinary interest from the fact that they had never as yet, succeeded in winning a match against the Liverpudlian Reserves. The Swifts appeared minus Gee, while the Everton team were fully represented. A grand game was witnessed, the ground being in good condition. The Swifts by good and steady play scored three goals in the first half, and in the second Everton failed to score at all, owing no doubt to the grand defence they had to meet, but certainly they had some very narrow shaves
LIVERPUDLIANA’ BY RICHARD SAMUEL
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 19 October 1889
All of Liverpool awaited the news from the Celtic headquarters with feverish anxiety, and the intelligence of Everton’s triumph caused such a thrill of enthusiasm which has not been aroused by any previous event in the history of Liverpool football. Its influence upon the fortunes of the Everton club and upon its reputation are incalculable. It can no longer be said that Everton are nothing away from Anfield-rd., a stigma which had sufficient ground of a certainty last year. They have accomplished what the Blackburn Rovers and Sunderland had both signally failed to do, and in the presence of a hostile crowd defeated the second club of Scotland. Liverpool’s defeat was almost assured. Hastings could not go, Doyle backed out, and though Siddeley did fairly well as a substitute for Hastings, Wharmby was a lamentable failure in the place allotted to Doyle.
WITH THE LIVERPOOL JUNIORS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 19 October 1889
By The Unknown.
In consequence of both the Everton teams having to play away from home, the first eleven at Glasgow, and the Reserve at Stoke, patrons of the club began to think they would have to look elsewhere than Anfield-rd, for their Saturday afternoon’s amusement They were, however, agreeably disappointed, tor the evening papers on Friday announced that an “interesting” match would take on the Everton enclosure between Everton Athletic and a team comprising players from all parts the County Palatine who would play under the title of Lancashire Nomads. When I arrived at the ground it presented a woebegone deserted aspect, the big stands looming up black and cheerless, so contrary to the usual animated appearance they present on Saturdays when the first team are at home and when nothing but a sea of faces is visible. As the match did not commence until half an hour after the advertised time, more were present at the kick-off than otherwise would have been the case had they started punctually. Nevertheless, when they all came to be counted there would be no more than one thousand present, but were withal a good-humoured crowd. When the old horse. Mike Higgins, together with the veteran, Andy Gibson, appeared in the black-and-yellow Jerseys of the Athletic they were greeted with a round of applause which proved that their old friends had not forgotten them.
FRANK SUGG CAPTAIN THE NOMADS
Who lost the toss and set the leather rolling towards the Oakfield-road goal, Taylor beating Hanson with a high shot a minute from the start. This early reverse had an invigorating effect on the Athletic, and opened their eyes to the fact that their opponents were not to be trifled with. A fusillade was then made On Pendlebury’s charge, but without effect. The Nomads then made a spurt, and secured an abortive corner. A miskick by Sugg let in the Athletic right, an easy goal resulting. The interval arrived with the Athletic leading by two goals to one. On the resumption play was of a mere nondescript character, the weak attempts of the players provoking much mirth; one of the spectators even went so far as to say that he had never laughed so much since the theatrical match. The Athletic scored twice, but one of these goals was disallowed under the belief that it never went through. To me it appeared a fair goal, but appearances are deceptive, and we are all fallible. The game ended in win tor Everton Athletic by three goals to one. “Two one, beaten but not disgraced,” was a remark passed by Frank near this dose. His observation, however, proved a too previous, for shortly afterwards another goal was scored against them. Mike Higgins was the best forward on the field Keys being fair second while Hanson evoked cheers tor his good goalkeeping. For the losers it will not overstepping the boundary by saying Frank Sugg near the close. His observation, however, proved a little previous, for shortly afterwards another goals was scored against them. Mike Higgins was the best forward on the field, Keys being a fair scored which Hanson evoked cheers for his good goalkeeping. For the losers it will not be overstepping the boundary by saying Frank Sugg saved his side from a more disastrous defeat. With the exception of Stanley and Ashton-in-Makerfield all the West Lancashire League clubs were engaged in the competition.
EVERTON’S TRIUMPH IN SCOTLAND
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 19 October 1889
By Mickey Free
Bravo, my sons; shure it’s proud of ye I am, although ye ought to have licked Derby County. Considering that only quite recently, in addition to making a draw with the famous Queen’s Park, the Celtic defeated both Sunderland (twice) and the Blackburn Rovers, as well as the fact that at least two of Everton’s forwards—Latta and Geary—were hardly in the pink of condition, Everton did rare and well to whip ’em by two goals to nil, and this, too, with the great Groves against them. The ground was all that the most exacting could wish for, level and dry—in fact, all in favour of a speedy team, and the Celts are all that, besides being a heavy, hardy lot.
WHEN OUR BOYS
Made their appearance they looked well and received a fairly warm welcome. Probably if Everton had been accommodating enough to allow the home team to “sit on” them this feeling might have continued to the end, but the boot being on the wrong foot the feeling of the spectators changed, and a more rowdy, cantankerous spirit could hardly be met with in any other part of the kingdom. Can one imagine anything worse than the spirit which prompted some of them when Farmer picked the ball up in touch to throw it in to pelt him with shower of cinders in the face? Again, vile language was hurled at the heads of the Everton men generally, and their umpire never had such epithets showered on him before, and he is anything but what commonly styled a twelfth man. On one occasion, after Holt pulled up Groves and took the ball from him in the most legitimate manner, a great, hulking, six-foot, rawboned Saut-marketer pulled off his muffler and was in the act of climbing over the barrier for the purpose of
GOING FOR LITTLE JOHNNY,
When he was hauled back by an energetic “Robert.” Ma conscience, and yet according to the Scottish papers the Everton team (barring the four Scotchmen, of course), are mere Bulldog mercenaries.” Not much partisanship about that, eh ? In the first half Everton played an exceptionally fine game, and it was a caution to see that superb half-back, Kelly, almost stand still with apparent astonishment, watching Geary dash off when he scored the first goal. It was thusly. Groves was deprived by Holt, who passed the ball to Geary quite 50 yards from the goal, from which point Master Fred flew off in his own peculiar style, and finished with a shot which could not be excelled. The performance was so smart that
THE SPECTATORS ACTUALLY CHEERED.
The all-round play which brought about the second downfall of the Paddy-cum-Scotchmen was a much prettier bit of football, the passing being exceptionally accurate, when at length Milward made the final screw in front of goal Kirkwood was just in the right spot, and touching the ball through scored a most meritorious goal.
PLAYERS GENERALLY.
In the first half Latta played brilliantly, and Kirkwood performed much better than he has hitherto done for Everton. Geary was all about until he got hurt, after which, of course, he fell off. Chadwick and Milward played excellently, the only blemish on the left wing being occasional tendency to shooting from a ridiculous long distance. The halves were in fine trim, and there is no gainsaying the fact that Holt completely bottled up the great Groves at centre forward. Had the latter been less selfish it is hardly likely that this would have taken place, but instead passing the ball he stuck to it, dribbled in and out, backwards and forwards, all over the shop in a manner which would have excited admiration, had it been for the purpose of showing what, could be done by a clever dribbler, which undoubtedly he Is, but as effective football it was arrant rubbish, and he dribbles very close his flourishes generally ended in Holt getting round his legs and fairly taking the ball from his toes. This smart play of Holt’s it was which roused the ire of the spectators, one of whom struck Holt a severe blow under the right eye as he left the ground. What a pity Johnnie did not get out their pet’s way just to oblige them, and thus give GROVES A CHANCE OF SCORING!
Farmer was penalized for tripping one occasion, but it was only after Geordie’s patience and powers of forbearance had been severely taxed by being subjected to a succession of trips and hacks by his opponents. Parry was as cool and effective as usual, if I might except on one occasion when he was sorely beset, and turning round he lunged out, sending the ball behind, for which of course was hooted. The backs were in fine form, as was also Smalley, but the feature of the defence was the grand play of Hannah.
IN THE SECOND HALF
The Celts played a dreadfully rough game, and it was now that most of the injuries were inflicted. Latta received such polite attentions that his shirt was almost torn off his back. One of the home team kindly informed Geary that he would “go for him.” Most chivalrous, I am sure, and yet I do not suppose Geary would have minded this very much if he had been “gone for” in a fair and square manner ; but to have the skin clawed off one’s neck after the manner supposed to be confined to the auld fishwives is really too bad.
AS TO THE CELTS
The backs are a fine pair, and of the halves Kelly stands alone. He is speedy, a fine tackier, and quick on the ball. McCallum and Madden, of the forwards, pleased us most. Groves would spoil the Everton combination in a couple of matches, and if last Saturday was a fair sample of his style, then Everton need not regret his loss, as any player of Iess ability, but who realized that there were four other forwards on his side, will always render more effective aid to the club. In spite all this mud, l am quite sure that when the Celtic club comes to Everton our spectators will show them how we treat strangers even though suffer defeat.
WHAT SCOTCH CRITICS THINK OF EVERTON
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 19 October 1889
“Ye Journiemanne” (Scottish Sport) makes the following ill-natured attack on Everton:—“l don’t want to see them again, not at least until they have reformed. I have had a fair experience of teams—English, Irish, and Scotch—hut never has it been my unhappy lot to look upon one which has so thoroughly embodied in its play and general demeanour all the tricks and trimmings which a bull-dog mercenaryism has saddled upon noble sport. I was thoroughly disgusted with the game according to Everton; it was scarcely without a redeeming feature. Extreme physicalism is evidently the players’ strong card, and they play it all the time. They may be able exponents of the game, but certainly they are proficient bruisers. ‘Dirty ‘is the best adjective which can best quality their general tactics. The two backs, Hannah and Doyle—the latter especially—who, to their credit be it said, were almost entirely free from the general coarseness of their comrades, were a veritable stone wall, heading out marvelously, and kicking grandly. Their play was the one redeeming feature of their team’s exhibition. With even a little less able accuracy in their position, the Celts would have easily equalized. In the open they made rings round the Evertonians, but when it came to shooting they were entirely blockaded. The Everton halves were also a sturdy, fearless trio, but Holt marred his display by excessive foul play. He was repeatedly checked by the referee, and, I was assured, would have been ordered off the field had the match been a Scottish Cup tie. The Englishmen in the team were the greatest sinners, which is so far in favour of the Scots who, unfortunately, find places in it. The game was not worth more than a blank draw on play. Everton need not think of coming to Glasgow again unless as curiosities.”
The Glasgow Evening News says: — Everton are by no means a heavy team, but what they lack in weight they atone for in agility and in perfect conditions and training. They are likewise strong in the matter of tactics. Time after time one man placed himself in the way of the opposing player to allow his partners have his work unimpeded. Geary is a centre forward of rare speed, and his first shot at goal was
Scorcher, every Celt having been passed with ease. Geary is built on medium lines, and is without doubt one of the fastest, if not the fastest, centre in England. He showed the best of the Celts a clean pair of heels and that run of his first goal for Everton was a magnificent effort not often seen. Why Everton should have sighed for the Celtic Groves with a crack like Geary in their midst is difficult to understand. Holt, the Everton centre half, is another man worthy of mention. He and Groves had some rare tussle, in which the sturdy little half had the best. The dashing Celts’ centre was too anxious to show there was no love lost between him and Everton. In Latta Everton have a striking sturdy, useful right-winger. His style is as taking as his shots for goal. He has lost none of his old power. The play of Everton generally is hard and forcible, and quite on a par with that with which we have been favoured from Sunderland and the Rovers. The players seem to have the idea that force is the only remedy to win and lose goals. When this idea predominates too strongly, as it did today on the part of the Everton, there is little wonder at numerous fouls and injuries taking place. It is hard to account for the feeling between the two teams, but it was there, and completely spoiled whatever of fine, showy play the spectators were entitled to look for. There is one feature of Everton's play that their opponents might copy with advantage—that is, their shooting tor goal. Both forwards and half-backs when well out did not scruple to let drive at goal. The shots they sent in were invariably straight and strong. Like the Blackburn Rovers, Everton don’t waste time in slow passing. The quicker you can get the ball to your opponents’ goal the better, seems to be the motto they have set themselves. Everton won not by a show of scientific football, but by an exhibition of hard, fast, fearless work which stuck at no obstacle. Of the four English-Scottish teams that have recently visited Glasgow, we judge Preston North End first place. Rovers second, and close up Everton third, and Sunderland fourth. All of them, bar Preston, are exponents of force football, with Everton first place. What the Rovers and Sunderland failed to do Everton have done, and are happy. “Dalvrek” writes in the Scottish Referee;- No praise is too high for Geary. As a centre forward he has few equals. His speed is wonderful, his command of the ball surprising, and his skill in getting round a man unique. Time and again when on one of his fast runs he would, when tackled, pass to the inside man on either wing, and he ready to receive the ball back again when he had left his opponent standing. That goal of his was a brilliant effort. Celt after Celt was passed, and when well up—bang! And a daisy-cutter went through the posts with the speed of a sheet of greased lightning. The next and only other goal of the match was a softer affair. Latta like Lapsley, has a fondness for making the acquaintance of Mckeown, and when they do it is a case of Greek meeting Greek. Farmer is a capital half-back, and either with feet or head can be trusted to place the ball to nicety. Holt is a hardy little one, and takes and gives punishment with the coolness of a philosopher. The two backs, Hannah and Doyle, though not showing up in any remarkable way in the first half, played like Trojans in the second, and they had to do so. But for them the Celts would have had a substantial score to their credit, for forwards and halves were passed time after time. Still, these two men covered Smalley admirably, and the latter also showed himself cool and wary. Everton’s shooting for goal was one of their commendable features.
EVERTON V NOTTS COUNTY
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 19 October 1889
The two clubs who surprised the football world last Saturday were destined to meet at Trent Bridge this afternoon. Everton astonished everybody by their splendid victory over the Celtic at Glasgow, whilst the way in which Notts County ran away with Accrington was a revelation. Everton started from home at 915 this morning. Teams Everton : Smallery, goal ; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Parry, Holt, and Farmer, half-backs; Latta, Kirkwood, Geary. Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Notts County: Toone, goal; McMillan and McLean, backs: Shelton, Calderhead, and Ferguson, half-hacks; Daft, Oswald Brothers, Smith and May, forwards. Referee: Mr. Jope, Wednesbury. Everton kicked off at nine minutes past three and at once forced the ball over the Notts goal line. Oswald passed to Daft who shot, when Holt conceded a corner. The visitors could not get the ball away, two other corners resulting; but James Oswald and Smith shot wide. Notts were irresistible and Smith scored cleverly in three minutes. Away rushed Everton, and Toone saved a low shot by Latta. Milward missed a fine opening but a corner resulted. James Oswald by tricky work gave his forwards an opening and by splendid combination the Notts forwards rushed down, and James Oswald scored with a lofty shot in six minutes. The game was exceedingly fast, Latta and Kirkwood making some champion runs, but Chadwick shot over. Smalley stopped a grand shot, by Oswald. Milward dashed along and sent beautifully into goal, but Toone saved at the foot of the post, and the Notts custodian again repelled a shot by Geary. The Everton forwards passed beautifully, but shot too high, while McMillan and McLean kicked very cleanly very safely. Notts forced the ball through the Everton goal, but the whistle had already blown and the point was not legitimate. Milward made a grand run and centred, Toone saving just at the foot of the goalpost. Everton now asserted themselves much more strongly, but they either shot wide or high. Thomas and Chadwick both sent over the bar and wide of the post and Geary sent in a hot ball a little faulty in aim. Daft and Oswald retaliated, but to no purpose, and Chadwick again made a trip in a contrary direction, but McMillan, who was playing a grand game, met his centre. The home team again attacked and Smalley saved twice, each time grandly. Everton were awarded a free kick, and Farmer placing
beautifully in the goal mouth severe scrimmage resulted, the ball being forced through. Calderhead put in a lofty shot, which Smalley hit out. Notts pressed severely towards half-time, but at the interval the home team led by two to one. On continuing Notts again took the lead, May sending over the bar, while James Oswald sent in a grand shot which must have scored only his brother John headed out. Milward and Chadwick dashed down the right but the latter shot wide. Fine work by all the Everton forwards made the Notts’ goal dangerous, Toone kicked out, Milward was caught waiting offside and a free kick was given against him. Doyle placed a free kick beautifully and Latta sent in, but McLean relieved right in the mouth of the goal. Hannah stopped Daft, and going to the left, Milward dashed along and sent in a lefty shot which struck the bar, or it would have been a certain goal. Daft retaliated, and, beating Hannah, centred grandly, when a severe tussle ensued, James Oswald notching the third point. After twenty minutes’ play in the second half Notts again attacked when Holt and Doyle relieved, May and Smith attacked strongly, but Smalley ran out and kicked the former’s shot away. Milward sped down his wing and put in a grand shot, which Toone repelled, but he was not ready for second from Chadwick, which took effect. Notts attacked vigorously, Smalley saving splendidly, while directly he turned one over the bar. May and Milward each scored again. It was a grand game, and Everton had rather hard luck. Final Result. Notts 4, Everton 3.
NUGGETS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 19 October 1889
NOTTS COUNTY 4 EVERTON 3 (Game 30)
October 19 1889. The Liverpool Courier
This League match was played at Trentbridge on Saturday in showery weather, there being nearly six thousand spectators present. The Everton team was the same as that which defeated the Celtic,
Everton: - Smalley goal, Hannah (Captain) and Doyle, backs, Parry, Holt, and Farmer, half-backs, Latta, Kirkwood, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward forwards. Notts County:- Toone, goal, McLean and McMillan, backs, Ferguson, Caldhead, and Shelton, half-backs, May Smith, James Oswald ,Daft, and John Oswald, forwards. Referee Mr Jope.
Everton took the Kick-off, Jun Oswald robbing Geary at once, the ball bring kicked over the line. The visitors took up the running, and threatened the goal, Farmer grauting a corner. This was followed by three further concessions of similar nature, Jim Oswald on one occasion missing a neat opportunity. This was atoned for a few seconds later by Smith kicking through. After the kick off Everton set to their business with vengeance, Kirkwood and Milward each suffering hard lines. The Notts left were then very prominent, and James Oswald scored the second goal, owing to Doyle and Smalley each expecting the other to shoot the ball. The home team would not be repulsed and Smith's shot struck the upright. Everton made a temporary visit to the opposite end, and though they did break through Chadwick shot over the crossbar. Notts again having several good chances, which were not properly taken, and then Chadwick and Milward failed to leave their mark. When opportunity afforded. The visitors were bring so much needed pressure to bear to their antagonists defence, and again Milward was unsuccessful, whilst Holt sent in a fine long shot, which was carefully handled by the goal-keeper. A pretty piece of combination in front of the goal was no better luck than the preceding efforts, and the visitors were now experiencing decidedly hard lines, although playing a much better game then at the commencement. Milward and Geary were lacking in precision, and consequently their well-meant attempts were several times unfruitful. McMillan made a mistake, and the goal appeared to be at the mercy of the Evertonians, but as usual the shot was as faulty as it was predecessor. The home men than fairly pressed their opponents, and Parry, Smalley, and Doyle saved magnificently. The Leather was removed to the other end, and Milward through played in the centre of the posts, could not shoot though it was a very easy chance. A foul accured to the visitors. Doyle, taking the kick, played the ball beautifully between the posts, and after a short scrimmage it was pushed past the goalkeeper. Rain was now falling, and the turf was exceedingly treacherous. Notts because dangerous, and the Everton defence was severely taxed. It was not defeated though up to half-time, when the score was Notts 2 goals, Everton 1.
Rain poured down without essation and the spectators were having a miserable time. Daft from the kick off was enabled to propel a grand shot, which he had the mortification of seeing headed out by John Oswald, who was standing by the goalkeeper ready to help the ball through. Next the visitors displayed great energy, a tricky bit of play in front of goal nearly resulting in a goal. From Geary's foot Chadwick endeavored to beat Toone with a long shot, but without effect, and Kirkwood and Latta, by some capital play, almost brought the Notts colours down. Milward was the next martyr a pretty long shot striking the crossbar, and even that it should have been a goal from the foot of Latta. The Notts backs removed the play, and from a scrimmage following a corner kick the sphere was carried between the sticks this making the third goal for the home team. Doyle grandly repulsed a dangerous movement on the right wing of the Notts team, with the result that the ball fell to Milward. This player propelled an astonishingly clever oblique, shot, which Toone was only just in a position to clear, but as it happened this was of no avail, as Milward immediately returned it with success. This was a fitting termination to a grand effort, Milward having played the most sterling game amongst the Evertonians. The visitors were pressing with determination, but without result. Notts scored a fourth goal in consequence of a blunder in the defence, and a few minutes later the visitors retaliated with a third goal Geary scoring after grand work by Latta and Kirkwood. The game throughout was a very pleasant one, and generally admitted to be the most keenly contested ever played on that ground, whilst there was an agreeable absence of that forcible play which characterized last year's encounter. The Notts executive received their visitors in a most kindly and hospitable manner, and placed a box in the Theatre royal at the disposal of the Everton team, some of whom availed themselves of the offer.
NOTTS NOTES AND NEWS
Athletic News - Monday 21 October 1889
It was a glorious victory
Notts have played two League matches at Trent Bridge, and both Saturdays have proved "dem'd limp, moist, and unpleasant." Saturday last was something more than moist. It simply rained In torrents the greater part of the time; but what was this to the 6,000 enthusiasts who thronged the Trent Bridge enclosure and saw the Notts eleven beat Everton—the team of all the talents, who at present are the figure-head of the League signboard. It was a glorious victory. When the players bounded on the turf, there was general applause. Notts being greeted by the hand with “They’re all very fine and large." In all probability they feel finer and larger than ever just now, and as to their supporters—well, they are so frantic with delight that they feel inclined to
Strike the concertina's melancholy string?
Blow the spirit-stirring harp like anything?
Let the piano's martial blast
Rouse the echoes of the past.
After such a downpour, I can't say that I like playing the part of the football humourist, but really I do think there are some echoes of the past around Trent Bridge. Notts have passed through a season at Trent Bridge, and never been beaten. I have seen the time when they numbered five or six English Internationals, and could be counted on to run into the semi-final for the National Cup, and give the strongest opponent a stiff game, but in my opinion Notts are going stronger now than ever in their career.
THE GAME WITH EVERTON.
I was going to say something about the shivering joy which such footballers as Everton must feel in meeting kickers worthy of their heel, but I won't. If I attempted a parody, it would not rhyme with boot or toe, and so I will leave the suggestion as it stands for a better poet than I. I mean well, but it requires all my energy to turn out prose as my editor wants it. Well, as to the match. The two teams had hardly settled into their stride before Notts had scored twice. Everton momentarily invaded the Notts territory, when the home team rushed back in a body, and after taking three corners in precious quick time. Mr. Smith popped the ball past Smalley, who was in one corner while the leather rolled through the other. Oh! Did you notice anything? If yer didn't see the shot, you could have heard the report miles away. We had hardly struck the concertina's string before James Oswald, by dazzling dodgin, dashed down to the Gamston goal again. The other four were with him, and after some beautiful passing, the Notts captain scored a second point. Surely. Yer couldn’t help noticing it this time! And all in six minutes. Having recovered from their surprise. Everton settled down to ding-dong work, and registered the only point made in the opening portion. At length the teams faced about, but good young Notts—yet see they are all fresh men, and I can't say good old Notts, or I would—had the lead of a goal, This stood them In rare stead, for the second half, despite the rain, was a magnificent exhibition of scientific football all round. Each recorded two goals, and thus Notts were left with their point to the good, and won by four goals to three. Oh, it was a famous victory! Did yer notice anything? Well. If yer didn't, yer should have looked at the players as they walked away. They had so defiled themselves with mother's mud that a respectable chimney sweep would have looked askance at some of them, and their beautiful clothes were tattered and torn. Oh, it was a grand match—as the young lady remarked when she saw Milward turn a cartwheel after his third goal.
Remarks of the players
What? You say l am frivoling and not writing solid enough about such an encounter. I am only a servant, and I have received strict instructions to avoid facts. They are unpleasant things. If you don't believe me, ask any member of the Everton team. There was a fact too many on the Notts side—no, I mean a factor. That was James Oswald, who played a grand game in the centre. He held his wings together superbly, and the combination of the Notts quintette left nothing to be desired. Oswald was always on the premises, and the "chicle stout Gaelic stuff” withstood all the parrying of the Everton men, for neither Geary nor Holt could master him. Daft and May also played grandly on the wing, while " Tich” Smith is coming Ross. John Oswald passes nicely as Daft. but he is certainly the weakest forward on the side. The Notts half-backs Calderhead, Skelton, and Ferguson did as much as anyone to win this game, and indeed the first named, now he has got his weight back, is as good as another forward. McLean and McMillan kicked with precision and accuracy, while Toone, in goal, saved, many times, although he had not so much to do as Smalley, who kept his charge most skillfully. I never saw a better pair of backs than Hannah and Doyle are. I know comparisons are odious but truth to tell, they are a long way in front of the two “Macs,” good as the latter are. I am not impressed with the half-back play of Everton, although Holt at times showed himself a times himself a master of his craft. Still, Parry and Farmer were of little use to the Notts wing men, who had generally tussles with the full backs. Geary was certainly very disappointing --especially as we had all been anticipating a grand exhibition on his part. He seemed to me as if he didn't care about tackling either Jas Oswald or Alfred Shelton. Some of his shots were good, but his electrifying runs and lightning shots were not there. Let's hope they are not gone forever. Milward, to my mind, was a long way the best of the visitors' forwards. His dribbles were more finished and dashing than Latta's, but my "highs" how these two could shoot into the mouth of goal from the wing. Kirkwood and Chadwick were serviceable, but the stars forward were Milward and Latta. May I add that the game was very fast all through, despite the heavy going, and that it was most fairly contested? Notts undoubtedly won the match in the first six minutes. Their two goals were such a commanding lead that Everton could never reduce it, try as they would. It may be argued that Everton had hard lines. I grant it; but, on the other hand, Notts also experienced some hard luck, and had two goals disallowed. At the same time, and in face of the result, I am still inclined to think that Everton are slightly the better team, but Notts got 'em on the hop before they knew of it. Did yer notice anything? It was the fifth meeting of the two clubs, and they have oddly enough each scored ten goals, while each have won two games - the first match being drawn. What a happy party there will be at Everton at the end of the first week in December!!
EVERTON NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 21 October 1889
It is now quite clear to me that Everton made a great mistake when they beat the Celtic Club in Glasgow. It was really too bad for a puny professional organization to go all the way to Glasgow, and get the best of a picked team of Scotland. But there is one thing which annoys me more than the defeat, and that is that Everton played a dirty game, whilst the Celtic—amateur-like-allowed the degraded professionals to rush at them after the fashion of mad bulls, and prove themselves "proficient bruisers," whilst the lamb-like Celts played the part of true gentlemen, and did not retaliate.
I can almost imagine the smiles of the members of Scotch clubs who have read this rambling excuse for a defeat. I have had the pleasure of seeing these quiet Celts more than once, and, whilst not putting myself forward as a good judge of Scotch football, I must say that in my opinion the Celts have no equals in adopting a style of despicable trickery and scientific tripping, which, to my mind, is far worse than a good honest charge. We real that it was not the Everton Scotchmen who did all the bruising, but the Englishmen. Further on we come across a statement that McKeown was such a weak bantling that he had to be protected by Reynolds. Now, who was likely to play on poor innocent McKeown? I should say the Everton right wing, and, strange to say, they are both Scotchmen. Geary was not likely to do much in that line after he had met one of McKeown's " gentlemanly" charges, and it is not probable that the left wing would go across to do it. I don't suppose the Celts will pass a vote of thanks to this unbiased scribe, for they rather pride themselves in being able to "do unto others as they do unto you." It is a paltry, mean, and contemptible way of gloating over a clever victory, but Everton can stand this, and much more, from the same quarter.
One who played against Notts County on Saturday came away from the Bridges full of praise for Harry Daft and his men. The forwards are just about as clever a set as there is going. May gave a tip-top exhibition on the outside right, whilst the passing of the whole five was a treat to look upon. Everton had the worst of the luck, and would have finished with a draw had not George Farmer put the ball through his own goal shortly before time expired. The Lacemen will be in Lancashire again next Saturday, when they visit the Wanderers at Bolton. Fred Geary was very anxious to shine against his townsmen on Saturday, but they gave him little chance, and he scarcely made one of his dazzling electric runs. The little 'un is very quick on his pins, but when his friends speak of him as the finest centre forward sling they get off the track. He can rush away with the ball at a great rate, I'll admit, but as an ideal centre he has a good deal to learn. An International must be able to do something more than run like a hare.
LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 21 October 1889
BY THE Loiterer
WHY DID EVERTON BEAT CELTIC?
The vaporing’s of a certain Scotch contemporary has caused some surprise in Liverpool football circles. In the match, Everton v. Celtic, it would appear that everything has been seen through spectacles of a Celtic make, and highly coloured into the bargain. To be beaten by two goals to none is, perhaps, a little gailling, but to say that Everton played a rough game is altogether out of the question. Probably there were incidents of a lively nature, and the Celtic seemed to rollick into it as much as Everton, and whatever approached roughness they were equally blame-able. I am sure that when they come down here they may depend on receiving a hearty welcome, and, I may add, fair play.
The Ancients from Turton put in an appearance at Anfield to play the Everton reserve. For a long time the visitors were employed in defending, and the home lot experienced hard lines on several occasions, but do what they would they could not make an impression. Towards the interval, Joliffe had to throw out, and the Turton left, forcing matters, play was slightly in their favour. On resuming, the home team soon scored, and play livened up somewhat. Turton now pressed, but the defence was sound, and only corner kicks resulted. After even play, Martin scored a second goal, and before the whistle blew Richmond added a third. Everton winning by three goals to nil.
CHIPS
Notts followed up last week’s good performance by beating the Everton team by four goals to three. This match was booked as a certainty by the Everton supporters and the disappointment was keenly felt. It will, no doubt, do good.
Kane, the Everton new man, is a good find, Hastings speaks well of him, and as old school-fellows he should know.
By-the- bye, I hear that both Bootle and Everton were after him at Glasgow last week- but the Everton magnet proved the most powerful.
MacFarlane has started his pranks again, and his eccentricity cost his side a goal in the Sunderland Albion match.
Hannah has not yet decided whether to stay at Everton or go home, where his business requires his personal attention. I fancy he will be back In Renton before long.
EVERTON RESERVES 3 TURTON 0
October 21 1889. The Liverpool Courier
This match was played on Saturday on the Everton ground. There was only a scanty attendance, the weather was cold and dull when the teams faced. The opening exchanges were in favour of the homesters, who were well supported by the backs, who kicking with the wind, kept play well in the visitors' quarters. Everton left dribbled nicely, and being in easy distance Deane tried a shot, which just went wide. Everton kept up the pressure, had shooting preventing anything tangible being scored. Nidd was cheered for finely spoiling a dangerous rush, and giving his forwards the leather, who raced down, and Deane sent in a grand shot, which just went over the bar. The wind was having considerable effect on the game, placing both sides at a disadvantage. Turton made a raid into the home quarters, but were repulsed by Cain, who was playing a good game. Bad shooting was the order of the day Everton being the guilty players. Deane ran down the left, and becoming dangerous, Mellody had to concede a corner, which was abortive. Hands were given again Nidd in a dangerous poistion, but the ball was kicked behind. Parker and Smithson troubled the Everton defence but could not pass the back as, who made Joliffe's office a sinecure. Everton had lots of changes but were slow in availing themselves of them, their shooting being weak in the extreme. Several corners fell to the homesters one being well placed. R.Jones tested Browlow, who scored admirably. Turton although playing against a strong wind, were not allowing Everton to have all their own way, and made a pretty combined effort, which was frustrated by Richmond, who transferred the leather to Deane, and enabled that player, to put in a strong run and a good shot, which was well fisted out by Browlow. Soon after Joliffe was tested in a like manner, and proved equal to the emergency, but Cain gave a corner, which was futile. Again Deane put all in, and raced down the left, but nothing came of a good effort but an abortive corner. Half-time arrived with the score: - Everton Reseves nil; Turton nil.
In the Second half Everton kicked off, and Turton, having the wind were quickly in the home quarters. “Hands” against Nidd further helped them, but the danger was averted and Everton rushed up the field Hammond putting the finishing touch on a pretty effort by beating Bromlow with a good shot. Even play followed neither side being able to claim any material advantage. W.Simmers was noticeable for good tackling and Joliffe was cheered for a grand save. The crowd invading the covered stand caused amusement, to get out of the rain which was coming down heavily. Cain time after time robbed the Turton forwards when they were well within shooting distance. Everton had hard lines; a good attack ended by the leather just going over the bar. Hands in front of goal was given against Everton, but the visitors did badly with a grand opportunity. Everton now took up the attack, and for a long time kept the play in the visitors' quarters, until Martin defeated Bromlow for the second time. Soon after Richmond obtained the third goal. Result Everton Reserves 3; Turton nil.
Teams Turton: - Bromlow, goal, Mellody, and Simmers (J) backs, Kay, Simmers (W) and Holt half-backs, Parkers, Smithson Towler, Cannon, and Smith forwards. Everton Reserves: - Joliffe goal, Cain, and Nidd backs, Richmond, Jones (R), and Martin half-backs, Deane, Hammond, Orr, Jones (R), and Abbott forwards.
EVERTON REVIEW
October 21 1889. The Liverpool Mercury
Perhaps no League match was watched with more interest on Saturday than that between Everton and Notts County, at Trent Bridge. The Anfieldities victory over the renowned Celtic of mushroom growth backed up by the leading position among the leaguers “installed” Everton at once in the forefront, whilst the sensational performance of Notts at Accrington was a hardly less meritorious achievement. These two doughty deeds were the subject of universal comment, and it was a curious condenses that Everton, and Notts County were decreed to meet on the morrow of their triumphs. Arriving soon after noon at their destination, Everton had a couple of hours wherein to recoup themselves after the severe shaking they had received in travelling through hilly Derbyshire. The weather was dull all the forenoon, and just as a start had been made the rain came down in torrents and continued throughout the game. This made the footing very uncertain, and the slippery turf was responsible for many miskicks. There was a big crowd present and it must be acknowledged it behaved admirably to the players Everton reception being quite as hearty as that accorded to Notts. These shouts of welcome were the signal for the band which had entertained people during the time of assembling, to retire, and then Mr Jope got his teams in position and a start was at once made. Everton followed up their kick off by sending over the goal line and then the Notts forwards swooped down on Smalley's charge. Corners were conceded, but no clearance came, and Smith found a billet for his bullet in goal. Tonne stopped one from Latta, Milward sent wide, and then the home forwards were off again in fine feature, James Oswald scoring a soft goal, Doyle missing his man and Smalley being thus taken by surprise. This early success evoked immense satisfaction among the “Lambs” and was very suggestive of the opening rushes when Everton were at Trent Bridge last year. The visitors, however, were by no means disconcerted, and were soon in proper line, and did more attacking afterwards. Before half-time a goal rewarded their courage, and on changing over two goals each were secured, but every time Everton scored Notts somehow managed to follow suit, and so playing uphill all through Everton were doomed to a narrow defeat of 4 goals to 3. One goal that fell to Notts was from Farmer's foot. When hard pressed he tried to kick over and risk a corner, but striking the ball on the wrong side it went into goal. To quote the opinion of a Nottingham contemporary the match was “one of the best contested games ever played on the Trent Bridge ground.” Notts County were strong at-all points. Great combination was ever manifest. John Oswald was the only man who showed weakness. His brother James was the best forward. Smith running him-close, and, of all the good defenders, Ferguson at right half-back was the more effective. Everton's forwards worked smoothy but the left wing were most powerful, Milward, especially being a great success in dribbling and centreing. Doyle, Hannah and Smalley were at their best. Parry outshone Holt, and Farmer, the last two, Farmer particularly seeming to be off colour. As evidence of the good feeling between Everton and Notts, the home club had secured a box at the Theatre Royal.
WARWICK COUNTY 4 EVERTON 4
October 25 1889. The Liverpool Daily Post
At Edgbaston (Birmingham County Ground)
Yesterday the Everton team paid a visit to Birmingham, where their met Warwick County on the County ground on Saturday. The home club, like Everton, met with defeat, Derby Midland beating them by 3 goals to. Yesterday, however the County team showed improved form, and gave the Everton men a good game, result being a draw –4 goals each.
LIVERPUDLIANA; BY RICHARD SAMUEL
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 26 October 1889
Everton’s draw with Warwick County reflects a lot of credit with on the new Birmingham organization, for Everton are in rare fettle at present. Accrington have small chance of doing something to retrieve their somewhat forlorn aspect today at Anfield-rd., where a great crowd is sure to be present to welcome the team after a rather long absence, and a long spell of travelling.
ASSOCIATION ITEMS
Brady will next Saturday be in his place at Everton, and Kirkwood is named as the one to accommodate him. Milward has installed himself too strongly as a partner to Chadwick, so that Brady’s only place is a partner to Latta. Hannah would fain go home; family matters demand it.
NOTTS COUNTY FOUR, EVERTON THREE
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 26 October 1889
By Mickey Free
A defeat by the Notts men which ought to have been, if not a victory, certainly a draw, is not a subject which any wall-wisher of the Toffees can calmly contemplate, especially after the big performance at Glasgow. I shall leave friend Laceman to go into details, and content myself with the utterance of a few growls. A misunderstanding between Doyle and Smalley led to Notts scoring their second goal. I do not consider it at all creditable to players of such note that such a mistake should have happened. The opinion is that Doyle might have headed the ball away, instead of which he allowed it to pass, expecting Smalley to take It whilst he kept the coast clear, and Bob evidently had his eye on someone else, fully expecting the back to do the needful, so, presto, the second goal came off very nicely indeed for the County.
THE WINNING POINT,
As almost everyone in Everton now knows, was scored against Everton by Farmer. The whole proceeding which brought about this disastrous result is totally incomprehensible to me. In the first place what on earth was Farmer doing amongst the backs, both of whom were in position? Secondly, if he mistook Doyle for someone else and so prevented the latter lifting the ball out danger, he surely could have made no mistake as to the identity of Smalley, who attempted to pick the ball, but Farmer screwed it clear of him and through the goal. There can be no doubt that the wet, slippery, state of the ball had something to do with this result, but the player was out of position. However, it is useless crying over spilt milk and I am sure no one will feel the reverse more keenly than the man who made the blunder.
HE WAS NOT THE ONLY PLAYER
Who got out of position. What was Chadwick doing dribbing across the right wing when a long pass would have served the same purpose very much more effectively? Just a few words more. It may look well to see a player pause with the ball at his foot and calmly survey the scene before taking any further action, but to my mind it is about the most idiotic caper any man in his senses could be guilty of, as it allows time for the whole of the opponents’ defenders to get into position. He whom the cap fits put it on.
THE RESERVE AT HOME
Had not much difficulty in disposing of Turton, but it was not football. It was a kind of every-man-for-himself,-and-the-deil-take-the-hindmost, and when in a position to shoot it become a kind of shut-your-eyes-and-hope-it-goes-through kind of thing. Poor old Turton? What a falling off from a half a dozen years ago. As for Everton reserve, they have much to learn and are not in the same street with the team which filled the position last year. However, they are all young men, and it is hard to say how they may yet develop.
NOTTINGHAM CHIT-CHAT
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 26 October 1889
THE TOFFEE MARCHANTS SOLD.
The team of all the talents—Everton—stepped on to the Trent Bridge turf turf last Saturday with the greatest confidence imaginable, and they looked so nice that even the Nottingham spectators gave them a cheer. Despite the fact that the rain poured in torrents there wens fully 6,000 spectators, and they never murmured at the visitation of old Jupiter Plauvius. It certainly was uncomfortable, but the excitement engendered by the struggle dispelled the effects of the universal dampness. Notts went off like a shell from a mortar and took three corners in a trice, Smith reducing the Everton goal at the end of three minutes. The visitors were by no means disconcerted, Kirkwood obliging Toone to handle twice. There was, however, no holding Notts in check and after some very tricky dribbling James Oswald scored a second point at the end of six minutes. The folks were well-nigh frantic, but they were exceeding quiet when the Everton men, passing prettily, invaded the Notts territory. Geary, who is credited with having made a wager that he would score in the first ten minutes headed in, but Toons was on the alert. After Notts had a goal disallowed, Chadwick shot too high. The Notts forwards were much too smart for the Everton half-backs, John Oswald and Alfred Shelton both troubling Smalley. The left wing of the visitors was the most aggressive, and Toone had decidedly a little luck to help him. The combination on both sides was superb and the contest very even, Notts playing at a great pace once more farced the game and Smalley brilliantly saved a long sequence of shots, after which Everton rushed the leather past Toone. Still Notts held their lead of a goal at the interval, and this eventually proved all-sufficient. The second half was so evenly contested that each scored twice, Notts thus winning to by 4 to 3. Each should have been credited with another goal, for John Oswald actually headed out a shot by his brother that would certainly have scored, and Milward, who was very active, struck the crossbar when Toone could not possibly have saved.
REMARKS ON THE GAME
The game was played at a breakneck speed, and was absolutely one the finest displays of football ever seen at Trent Bridge. Still it rained so mercilessly that Pressman had to do their work under the most disadvantageous conditions. There is practically no accommodation whatever for the reporters and critic, and I may incidentally remark that both myself, my note book, and telegrams were saturated with the rain. Still I enjoyed the game, for it was grandly contested. If the two teams were to play half-a-dozen matches, I would back Everton to win the majority; and, in my opinion, Notts, strong as they are going, will lose the return engagement. The chocolate and blues—who now play in white—caught Everton on the hop, and had actually put on two goals before the Liverpool men had felt their feet. Notts virtually won in the first six minutes, although they seemed to me as if they were going the stronger at the finish. By winning three successive League engagements Notts become seventh on the list- higher than they have ever been before, and bid fair to hold a much better position next spring than they did this year, when they just managed to scramble into the elect. The defence of Toone, McLean, and McMillan was strong, but it did not seem so reliable as that of Everton, because it was never so severely tested. Smalley kept his charge magnificently, and all I can say about Hannah and Doyle is that I consider their play superior to that of the brothers Walters. They played grandly, and Notts deserved their success if it was only for obtaining four goals against such a doughty trio. Hannah had some rare battles with speedy Harry Daft, and I should hardly like to say which had the best of it. The Notts half-backs were superior to those of Everton. Ferguson worked like a demon; Calderhead showed the wisdom of a Solomon; and Shelton effectually bottled up young Fred Geary. It was in this latter case another illustration of a boxing maxim that a good big ’un will always beat a good little ’un. Parry and Farmer were very moderate, but Holt showed himself a sterling player. The Notts forwards worked together like machinery, and the wing men, Daft and May, were so fast that they were very difficult to tackle at all. I am beginning to understand why James Oswald was the centre for Scotland against England last spring, for he held his wings beautifully together by his grand passing, while he shoots just as well. The failure on the Everton side was Geary. He was so well looked after that he never had the opportunity to shine, and I must say that I have seldom seen Master Freddy so settled. Although Kirkwood and Chadwick were useful, Milward and Latta took my fancy most. Indeed. I think Milward one of the smartest wing players I have seen for many a long day. His centres were a treat, Notts and Everton have in all played five matches. Each has won twice, and each has notched 10 goals, so that the rubber at Everton should be worth walking up Anfield-rd. way to see.
A TURTON VIEW OF THEIR VISIT TO EVERTON
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 26 October 1889
The Turton youths have been in the habit of enjoying a visit to Liverpool, and are glad to have an opportunity of meeting the Everton reserve on the Everton enclosure. They were there on Saturday, and had their team up to a man to do battle against the Evertonians. The game was begun in rather murky weather, Everton having the benefit of the wind when playing the first 45, but neither side made any score during this period. On changing ends J. Simmers got kicked, and he was of little service after, the Everton men then going in ding sweep and scoring three goals. Simmer’s injury was a bad one, and he has been compelled to keep indoors since the day it was done, and up to the time of receiving it he had bene playing exceedingly well. The visitors did not approve of the continuous off-side play of one or two of the Evertonians and one of the points allowed the latter was not legitimate by any means. Anyhow all’s in, and if the referee says differently it has to be accepted as fact. The visitors many times forced the play, but could not hold out against the superior speed, weight and stamina of the home team, whose ranks included a new man, on trial, so it was said, with a view of drafting him a step higher in a short time.
EVERTON V ACCRINGTON
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 26 October 1889
A slight shower fell just before the match, which damped the ground but not the ardour of the Everton supporters, who turned up to the tune of at least 9,000. Considerable interest was manifested in the meeting, not so much with regard to the result as to see whether the visitors would reverse their form against Notts County. The teams faced each other as follows;-
Everton; Smalley, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Parry, Holt and Farmer, half-backs; Latta, Kirkwood, Geary, Milward, and Chadwick, forwards. Accrington; Lindsay, goal; Stevenson and Mclennan, backs; Tatterson, Barbour, and Pemberton, half-backs; Kirkham, Entwistle, Pendergart, Gallocher, and McCluggage, forwards. Accrington won the toss and played towards the Oakfield-road end. Good passing by the Accrington forwards brought the ball well down, Hannah clearing at the expense of a corner. A few minutes later Entwiste scored for Accrington. A bombardment of the Accrington goal now commenced, the shots being numerous. Some amusement was now afforded by the decisions of the referee, who was several times loudly hooted. From a goal kick Chadwick got possession, and passed to Milward, who in turn gave the ball to Geary, who was neatly foiled by Stephenson. Later on Doyle was loudly applauded for some good tackling and kicking. Everton now warmed up to their work and the ball was brought up by some good play, Geary equalizing by a stinging shot amidst loud cheering. After some give and take play, Milward and Chadwick got away, but the former’s shot was weak and went outside. Gallocher and McLuggage by really fine play brought the ball down the wing, their attempt however being frustrated by Hannah. Barhour took possession and passed to Gallocher, who returned it, but the final shot was too high. Half-time arrived with the score even-Everton one, Accrington one. On resuming play Everton immediately began to press. Holt passed to Chadwick, who neatly dribbled round his opponents, and passed to Milward, whose shot rebounded into midfield. The Everton forwards now became prominent for some grand passing, each in turn receiving the ball, but the Reds eventually cleared. Milward and Chadwick now raced up,. The former centred, but Kirkwood was prevented from shooting by a kick on the ankle. Final Result; Everton 2 Accrington 2.
NUGGETS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 26 October 1889
EVERTON v. ACCRINGTON.
Athletic News - Monday 28 October 1889
ACCRINGTON AGAIN DRAW.
By The “Free Critic”
Accrington has always been a popular club, and no matter whether they are winning or losing, they generally draw a good crowd away from home, although Accringtonians appear to be somewhat of the fair-weather type of supporters. On Saturday they were due at Everton, and the British public rolled up as they only can at Everton and Sunderland. The Weather was splendid for football, and when the "reds" appeared about a quarter of an hour late, there would be fully 10,000 persons present. They looked comfortable, too, for the Everton executive have considered the wants of their supporters, and the ground is surrounded by stands, the touch lines having covered erections, and at each end is an open stand, from which a grand view can he obtained. The playing portion has also been well attended to, and altogether Everton can claim to have an enclosure equal to the best in the country. However, it is about time I got on with the game, and I will start with the teams:-
Everton; Smalley, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Parry, Holt, and Farmer, half-backs; Latta, Kirkwood, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Accrington; Lindsay, goal; Stephenson, and McLellan, backs; Tattersall, Barbour, and Pemberton, half-backs; Kirkham, Entwistle, Gallocher, Prendergast, and McCluggage, forwards. Referee; Mr. J.J. Bentley.
From this list it will be noticed that George Howarth was an absentee, and I understand he is at variance, with his committee. This caused a little change in the forward ranks, but on the whole the clever International did not appear to be greatly missed. The Accrington men started with the wind, but In the first half Everton had lot the best of matters, although Accrington were the first to score, a really capital shot by Entwistle beating Smalley. This was a bit of a staggered to the home team, but they went at it with rare dash, and Lindsay, McLellan, and Stevenson must be credited with showing very fine defensive tactical indeed. At length Latta put in a magnificent shot, for which Everton claimed a goal, but the referee would not grant it, and the spectators showed their disapprobation in terms very forcible and anything but polite. They were further exasperated by a series of fouls being given against them, and the hooting was loud and deep, but the referee appeared to think it a good opportunity for them to expand their lungs, and it certainly did nobody harm. All this time the game was very exciting, and Lindsay proved a champion custodian; but although Everton had the best of matters it must not be assumed that Accrington were defending and nothing else, for, often enough, they had the ball at the bottom end, and several times they put in shots which ought very easily to have scored, but taking the first "forty-five" as a whole, Everton had a considerable advantage and well deserved the goal which Geary obtained after the ball had been banged in and out three or four times. A claim for “off-side” was made but not entertained, and at the interval the score was one goal each. For some time after re-start the Everton forwards played a determined game, but not more so than did McLellan and Stevenson, and these two "old hands" were ever to the fore either with head or feet. The "reds " defence was certainly grand, but, although the Everton forwards worked the ball well up it cannot be said there was much sting in their shots, and presently a change came over the game, for the Accrington front rank went up the field as if they meant something, and Doyle and Hannah had rather more to do than they appreciated. With the game one all, and they "reds" having as much of it as their opponent*, it may be imagined that matters were a trifle exciting, and when Chadwick with a long shot beat Lindsay, the cheering wee prolonged. The Accrington men did not think it was a goal, but the referee did: and we had scarcely got rid of the cheering when Kirkham was seen skimming along the right wing. He passed Farmer and Doyle, and when almost in the corner centred square to Barbour, who promptly headed the ball out of Smalley's reach. It was a clever piece of play on Kirkham's part, for, after making a splendid run, he did what a lot of players won’t think about -middled it at the right moment. The game was again equal, and it was now a struggle for the winning point: but it didn't reach that, and it was a case of honours easy with two goals each.
I cannot say I was pleased with the Everton play. All that has been written and said about Geary is enough to make one think that he had simply to get the ball and it was a goal, but I found something very different, and at the risk of annoying the Gearyites, I must say that the Nottingham young man is not a centre forward on Saturday’s form-he’s too fast. That sounds a bit queer, I daresay, but when I say he is too fast I mean that his speed causes him to attempt runs which a slower man would never dream of, but instead would pass to the other forwards. Times without number he gave the ball a touch on one side and rushed after it, and occasionally he got it very cleverly, but in the majority of instances he gave it to the backs. No. Geary is not an ideal centre; no individual player can be. What is wanted in a centre forward is a man who can keep his wings together, and on Geary’s Saturday’s performance I should say he does as much as any person can do to upset the other four forwards. As an outside wing he would be a success, but beyond speed and quick dodging he has no qualifications for a centre forward. There was not that cohesion amongst the forwards, I was led to expect. The wings combined well as pairs, but as a whole they played without any system. Chadwick was about the best, and he and Milward are a dangerous pair- as a wing. I though Parry was about the most useful of the half-backs, although Holt was always on the job, and Farmer worked hard all through. Sometimes Doyle and Hannah showed really brilliant play, and occasionally they were loose, but there is no doubt they are a capital pair. Smalley did very well indeed, and stopped a ball towards the finish with his head. It was a rattling shot on the part of Prendergast, and from the dazed manner in which the Everton goalkeeper glanced around with his baldness exposed to the multitude, I should not think he knew the precise locality of the ball. The Accrington team played well all round, and although they were not, perhaps as clever with the ball, they made up for it with downright genuine hard work. Every man did his very best from start to finish, and I can tell you they are a bad lot to beat, for they never give up. They certainly outlasted their opponents, and as the game wore on they appeared to be "coming." whilst Everton were decidedly “going”. Their 'defence was fine, and I have seldom seen better play than that shown by Lindsay, Stevenson, McLellan- they meant business all through. The half-back trio was also good, and I was pleased to see “Pat” Gallocher shape so well at centre half. Without being brilliant individually—too prominent a feature in the Everton team—they were all useful, and in Entwistle they have a very fine recruit. He comes front Hastlingden, and will probably turn out one of the best forwards in the team before the season is over. He and Kirkham get on very well. Prendergant is another promising second team man, and both he and Entwsitle make no mistake when they shoot. McCluggage was not a success, and did not appeal to get along at all. Although the football was not of a very high class, especially on the Everton side, the same was very enjoyable, and I was quite pleased at the form displayed by the Accringtonians, who seemed to work all the harder because George Howarth was away. I don't think Accrington have yet definitely decided to remain in the last four
MIDLAND NOTES.
Athletic News - Monday 28 October 1889
A NARROW SQUEAK FOR EVERTON.
Everton, advertised as the champion club of England, came to Birmingham last Monday for the express purpose of showing Warwick County the correct way to play football and win matches. Whatever may be their method of clearing the way, so to speak, in the League contest, they did not show us much cleverness at Edgbaston. Everybody looked upon the game as a virtual walk over for the Liverpudlians, and this belief no doubt accounted for the comparatively poor attendance, which did not exceed ten or twelve hundred. As a matter of fact, however, the Everton team did nothing to justify the high opinion that was formed of them, and were indeed lucky to make a draw of four goals each. The County played a plucky, determined game, and were having a lot the best of it at the finish. A match or two of this kind would considerably raise the reputation of Warwick County.
EVERTON NOTES
George Howarth, the International half-back, is at loggerheads with the Accrington committee. This is much to be regretted, but, from what I hear, it is a case of Howarth or the committee being the "boss" of the show, and in that case there is no doubt the committee is right in establishing their position. As a result, George was not playing at Everton on Saturday; but, all the same, the "Reds" managed to do what I do not remember any other League team doing at Everton this season--they went home without losing. The Accrington defence was too much for Geary, who, in my opinion, has been talked about too much. He did next to nothing on Saturday, and was very little use to his wings. He should be on the outside for his dribbling, which is undoubtedly fine, but does not pay in the centre.
EVERTON 2 ACCRINGTON 2 (Game 31)
October 29 1889. The Liverpool Courier
This League match played at Anfield, on Saturday, in fair weather there being 10,000 spectators present. Thus far the Accrington team has not been very fortunate in the league encounters, having lost two matches, drawn three and won one. That with Bolton Wanderers. The home team was not altered, while the following did duty: -
Everton: - Smalley, goal, Hannah (Captain) and Doyle backs, Parry Holt, and Farmer, half-backs, Latta Kirkwood, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Accrington:- Lindsay, goal, Stephenson, and McLellan, backs, Tatersall, Barbour, and Perberton, half-backs, Kirkham, Entwistle, Pendergast, Gallocher, and McCuggage forwards referee J.J.Bentley .
The kick off by Everton were made a quarter of an hour late. With the slope and wind in their favour the “Reds” soon encroached upon their opponents' territory and Hannah gave a corner, which proved a barron one, through a mistake by Gallacher an opening was made for Geary, who at once bounded away and when near goal he passed to Latta, this player almost scoring with a beautiful low shot. A visit having been made to the Everton end the ball was carried by Milward and Chadwick in the opposite direction and nearly headed though by Latta. After the lapse of a few minutes the Reds rushed down and Entwistle scored with a pretty shot, Smalley being taken quite by surprise. This seemed to be a misunderstanding similar to that at Nottingham last week, Doyle and Smalley each thinking that the other world arrests the progress of the ball. With a goal against them, the home lads played up with more determination and Latta from a position almost paralled with the goal posts Kicked the ball splendidly, a great cheer being sent up by the crowd. The referee however ruled that the ball had not gone through and he was promptly and vigorously hooted. Lindsay was then called upon to exert himself some clever attempts being made to defeat him but his capabilities stood the test, and he saved with a coolness and alertness which elicited cheers. Accrington were conceded a further corner, which they did not avail themselves of to a proper extent and then Latta obtaining a firm hold, made a dashing run, concluding with one of the excellent screw shots, which went slightly wide. The decisions of Mr J.J.bentley at this point roused the fire of the crowd, and there were loud cries of disapprobation, which were certainly not justified. The Accringtonains again made their presence felt, no practical result, however, being attained. The home team had a look in afterwards, but their efforts met with determined resistance several shots being cleverly cleared. This was of no avail as Geary placed the matter beyond doubt by shooting through and made the score equal. There was certainly little to chose between the teams, as up to this time they appeared to be of about equal strength. The “Reds” were at this juncture the spectators considerable apprehension, the backs being compelled to exhibit their strong qualification for the defence. The Evertonians, by the aid of Chadwick and Williams, removed the play, and a goal seemed likely to be scored but the whistle was then blown. Half time: - Everton 1 goal, Accrington 1 goal. Ends having been changed the home team took up the running and retained the ball well in their antagonists quarters until Entwistle put in a neat, tricky run, which he totally spoiled by a miserable shot at goal. The Evertonians continued to harass the opposing defence, but Lindsay was in grand form, and proved a very hard nut to crack. The visiting forwards broke away several times in dashing style, the attempts at goal bring of a poor order, and in this respect their antagonists were no better. Geary missing a grand opportunity. The Reds' right wing relieved the backs and a fine rust was made up the field, Pendergast giving Smalley a hot one to handle, this being safely accomplished. At length the home men had the satisfaction of seeing their efforts awarded Chadwick scoring with a good long shot. The Accrington boys were not downhearted but played on in good style, and some pressure culminated in Barbour getting the second point for his side this bring about level terms. The Evertonians had not throughout the game got into their proper stride, and Geary was apparently responsible for this, his passing being grossly inaccurate. The “Reds” were attacking hard the Everton backs having to perform Herculean feats. Final result: - Everton, 2 goals Accrington, 2 goals. Teams, Accrington:- Lindsay, goal, Stephenson and McLean, backs Tattersall, Barbour, and Pemberton, half-backs, Kirkham, Entwistle, Pendergast, Gallacher, and McGluggage forwards. Everton: - Smalley goal, Hannah (Captain), and Doyle, Parry, Holt and Farmer half-backs, Latta Kirkwood, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward forwards. Umpires Messr, J.Hindle, and C.M. Lindsay, Referee. J.Bentley (Bolton)
ACCRINGTON RESERVES 0 EVERTON RESERVES 5
October 28 1889. The Liverpool Post.
This match was played at Accrington on Saturday, before 1,000 spectators. Everton played a splendid game from start to finish, and won by 5 goals to none.
EVERTON REVIEW
October 28 1889. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton were welcomed home on Saturday after a three weeks' absence having in the meantime visited Derby, Glasgow, Nottingham, and Birmingham, with the varied results of winning, losing and drawing. Accrington were the visitors and a victory was confidently expected, but only a drawn game of 2 goals each could be attained-hence grievous disappointment, for the Wolverhampton Wanderers, their close competitors won outright, though against the mighty men of Preston and are now leaders of the League. Everton had their now well-known team, but Accrington were without the familiar face of Howarth letting in Pendergast of the reserves. On Geary starting with a stifish wind blowing, it at once became evident that the game would be fast, if not generally scientific. Everton opened by making many vain attempts to beat Lindsay, who was in grand form, and them Accrington broke away and met with the success denied Everton, as Entwiste found Vulnerable spot. The home team were aroused with this early reverse, and Latta and Kirkwood reaching the corner the outside man screwed through goal; but an appeal was granted by Mr Bentley a decision which gave great displeasure, as nearly all except the referee, considered a legitimate goal had been gained. Geary, however soon equalised, the Referee meanwhile being the recipient of uncomplimentary comment for the way in which he turned a deaf ear to Everton's appeals. Changing over with a goal each, the home team went strongly but was unlucky with their shots until Chadwick sent in from near centre line and scored. Some though the goal was a doubtful one, but Mr Bentley allowed it, and so this atoned somewhat for Latta's vetoed, one in the first half. Ten minutes from the close Gallacher having repeatedly broken up Everton's combination, Kirkham travelled up on the right, screwed in, and Barbour headed through which equalised, and proved the last goal. For Accrington, Lindsay was a host in himself by his marvellous saves in goal, but Stephenson and McLellan were more lucky than sure in their back play. Gallacher was a great success at half-backs his easy and effectual; way of pulling up Geary, and sometimes Chadwick, being dully acknowledged by the spectators. Of the forwards Barbour, when in the second half playing centre, guilded his forwards with skill but Kirkham and Entwistle displayed the greatest ability in both speed and passing. Smalley did his work well, the two goals against him arising from misunderstanding between the custodian and Doyle who was heartily so safe as his partner. None of the halves were up to League form and herein, with Geary ineffective, explains Everton failure to secure victory. Latta and Kirkwood worked nicely together but had fewer chances than the left wing or the issue might have been different, as Latta has seldom been seen in better trim. Next week Brady will reappear on the right inside and Probaly Cain will be given a trial, so that the tendency to deterioration may be rectified when Stoke visit Liverpool.