OPENING OF THE SEASON
September 1 st 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton have been fortunate enough to retain their last years League team, almost in its entirely, the only changes being so far as completed the superession of Cox for Angus in goal and the strengthening of the half back department by the inclusion of Campbell who will share the left wing with Parry Preston North End's phenomenal success was due to their policy of depending during successive seasons on an almost identical team and Everton having secured a combination of experts, intend, presumably, to tread in the same lines. A team drawn together from all quarters of Great Britain, which last year could finish second, and almost first in the League as results of their initial season in each other'' company, is one to be admired, and jealously guarded, and with such good early credentials, the ensuing campaign may be safely and confidently left in the hands of Hannah with Holt as his lieutenant, and his tried colleagues. The only subject for doubt is in the number of Reserves men in case of accidents or indisposition; but if Dobson, McGregor (of Alexandra), Gordon (of Renton), Hammond and others Of the ‘'Everton'' team justify by their play what is expected there should be small need for anxiety when in emergency they are called up.

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES.
Athletic News - Monday 01 September 1890
FOOTBALL PREPARING FOR THE FRAY
By the Loiterer.
Most of our clubs have been doing some spins during the past week, Everton and Bootle especially putting in hard work. Turning Evertonwards, the teams have given satisfaction in the practice matches. Angus hurt himself on Thursday evening, and was unable to take part in the game on Saturday. Geary, too, was absent—cause unknown. The match between the League and Everton teams on Saturday afternoon was watched by large crowd, who fully appreciated the ding-dong style of the youngsters. There was no mistake about one lot trying, and that was “Everton.” Several showed very promising form, notably Creswell back, and Gordon forward. McGregor seemed to be a favourite, and he did capital work, but I fancy he is good as he will be, or, perhaps, better. Of the others, Jones at centre-half and Martin were the most prominent. The match was a hard one, and must have done both teams good.

EVERTON 11 CHESTER 0
September 2 1890. The Liverpool Courier
The campaign at Anfield opened last evening when the Everton League team opposed Chester. The weather was dull and threatening, notwithstanding which there were about five thousand spectators present. With the exception of Murray in goal, Everton played exactly the same team as did duty last season. Chester kicked off, and the homesters at once assumed an aggressive attitude Geary sending outside the posts. Play following the kick out with fast, and some exciting incidents ensued in front of the Chester posts. A corner kick was awarded, Everton, but which proved futile. Shortly afterwards Latta shot the first goal for Everton, this a few minutes later being followed by a second point from Brady who took the Chester custodian unawares. The visitors forwards now made a dashing run down the field, and looked like scoring, until Holt rushed up, and cleared the danger. A pretty passing movement by the home van then transferred play to the Chester goal, which almost captured by a fast shot from Geary. Chester now made a plucky attempt to score, but the final shot went the wrong side of the posts, although a favourable opportunity presented itself. Chadwick shot the third goal after 25 minutes play, this almost immediately being followed by a fourth by Geary. Play was all in favour of the home team, and Parry now shot the sphere past Dixon, Brady repeated the performance, and at the interval Everton were leading by six goals to nil. Upon resuming, Everton attacked hotly, Roberts saving grandly. The home forwards quickly returned to the attack, and Milward shot past Dixon, the same play repeating the doze a few minutes later. Chester made a gallant attempt to invade their opponents stronghold, but the Everton halves were playing a superior game, and the visitors were frustrated in their purpose. Now Milward and Chadwick got away on the left, and the latter made the score 9-0 in favour of the ‘'Leaguers.'' The visitor's forwards made several attempts to break though the Everton ranks, but their efforts were in vain. The home left were working together effectively, and the tenth goal came from the foot of Milward. Play now slowed down a little but again Dixon was pressed, and saved grandly. The Chesterians were still playing a plucky game, only to be met, however, by a sterling defence. Close upon time the home team scored again (Milward), and gained an easy victory by 11 goals to nil. Teams; Everton: - Murray (j) goal, Hannah (captain) and Doyle, backs, Holt, Kirkwood, and Parry, half-backs, Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward. Forwards. Chester, Dixon, goal, Roberts, and Jones backs, Thompson, McCarthy (e), and McCarthy (t), half-backs, Fleming, Williams, Jones, Lewis, and Davies forwards.

LEAGUE COLOURS
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 03 September 1890
The English League clubs have revolutionized their colours, possibly in the laudable endeavor to secure a harmonious arrangement of tints, but more likely for less aesthetic reasons, Accrington retain their old colours red; Aston Villa have claret and light blue; Bolton Wanderers, red and white quartered jerseys and black knickers; Burnley, dark blue jersey and knickers; Blackburn Rovers, blue and white; Derby County, navy blue jersey, cardinal sleeves, and black knickers; Everton salmon jersey and blue knickers; Notts County, black and white stripe, and black knickers; Sunderland, red and white striped shirts and navy blue knickers; Preston North End white shirts and blue knickers; West Bromwich Albion, blue and white striped shirts and navy blue knickers; Wolverhampton Wanderers, red and white striped shirts and black knickers. 

EVERTON RESERVES 4 BOOTLE RESERVES 0
September 5 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Considerable interest was centred in this match, which took place at Anfield last night, no doubt owing to the fact that both of the executives of the senior team have been endeavoring to make their second string equal to any in the county. Losing the toss, Joynson kicked off for Bootle, in the presence of about 3,000 spectators, and after some play in midfield Hammond raced along on the left, and passing over to McGregor the latter forced a corner from Brown, which, however, be cleared with a fine lob. Bootle taking up the reins now went racing along on the left, but Cresswell, crossing over to the aid of Dobson frustrated the well meant effort, and Gordon getting hold made tracks towards Porterfield. Athkinson however, was wide of the mark. By some pretty passing of the visitors they again got well down, but Dobson vigorously drove the leather to Gordon, who he turn gave to Hammond, that right winger beating Porterfield with a beauty, a claim for offside not being sustained, rather hard lines for Bootle. After the restart play continued of a give and take nature, and no furthers scoring taking place, and Everton crossed over with a goal to the good. On changing ends, Parry took the place of Athkinson, and after a severe scrimmage round the Bootle goal, Gordon sent in a warm handful to Porterfield, which he unable to deal with. With the second reverse, the visitors showed much better football, but when near Smalley mulled their chances. After a couple of corners had been conceded to Everton, Hammond was enabled by a pretty pass from Murray to head the third point past Porterfield. Everton now had matters much their own way although at times the visitors front rank did some good work, but they never could break though the defence of the home backs. McGregor scored the fourth goal for Everton, five minutes from the close, causing Bootle to retire beaten by 4 goals to nil. Everton Reserves; Smalley, goal, Dobson (captain), and Cresswell backs, Martin, Jones, and Parry, half-backs, Gordon, McGregor, Athkinson, Murray, and Hammond, forwards. Bootle: - Porterfield, goal, Brown and Connell, backs Moffatt, Hobley, and Dodds, half-backs, Deighton, Lambert, Joynson, Anderson and Deighton, forwards Referee Mr Lythgoe

CRESWELL
Berkshire Chronicle - Saturday 06 September 1890
Creswell, one of last year’s backs and a very promising player, has joined his friend Milward at Everton, and will play for the Liverpool Club.  Shaw was “wanted” but has decided to stay.

THE “THROSTLES” GET A NASTY FALL.
Athletic News - Monday 08 September 1890
By “Rover.”
In weather very much like that of an Indian summer, the first round of the great tussle for the 1890-91 championship of the league was fought on Saturday. You will remember that the winding up battle of last season’s competition saw Everton and West Bromwich Albion contending upon the same ground - the classical arena in Stoney-lane, West Bromwich. Then Everton were within an ace of reaching the premiership, but everybody knows how the cruel “Throstles” dashed them from their proud position and rubbed in to the tune of three to one. The memory of such a good and interesting fight attracted about 3,000, among whom were or 200 from the Mersey seaport curious to see if history would repeat itself. Nearly all Everton’s newly-elected committee occupied a good position in front of the grand stand. I was very glad to see their excellent secretary has so far recovered from his recent severe illness as to accompany the team. Friend Molyneux is still very lame, but has good hope of soon being as sprightly ever. And, as  I saw the genial T. H. Smith, who has resigned the reins of the Albion Club after several years’ very energetic and equally successful service, I could not help wishing that the W.B.A. may find as good a man—a better one there cannot possibly be—In his successor, Mr. L. Fort. And I believe they have, well, this is a long introduction—eh, Mr. Editor?  So now for action. Punctually to the advertised time Mr. Jope had the two teams in line and sounded the whistle. Hannah won the toss, and told Bayliss he may kick against the hill, the wind, and the sun. Dyer, the Albion’s new centre-forward, started the ball, which was pounced by the Liverpool lads, who, however, made little use of it: and almost before we had time to fetch our breath little Bassett was seen careering away on the right in splendid fashion. He made a huge pass to Tommy Pearson, who unceremoniously banged over Angus's head. It touched the bar, and fell beyond that young man's reach. First goal to the “ Throstles,” after five minutes’ play. ‘Twas a fine bit of play, and well merited the great applause received. Now the Everton forward string had innings, and tried Header’s defence with several very fine shots. Geary was sending them in with much force and precision as ever, but the new goalkeeper was equal to them all until a quarter of an hour had passed, when Master Freddy scored with a beauty at ten or fifteen yards’ range. So matters went on. Everton always having the upper hand, but failing to notch another point; and half-time found the teams equal—one goal each. West Bromwich supporters were now in high hope, for their favourites would have the help of hill, wind, and sun. Very soon after restarting, however, it became apparent that only one team - Everton - was in good condition; and, you Know, “condition always tells.” It did tell today without any question. The Liverpool forward firing kept up incessant bombardment on Reader’s charge. Every one of the five had a shy or two, and Bob Roberts's successor had a warm time of it. He did very well, and no one could have done much better, but the Evortonians evaded him no less than four times. The ball was put through a fifth time, but Mlllward was so palpably “off-side” that the referee had no hesitation in disallowing it. If the winners mean playing in this style they will somewhere very near the top when it is all over. The forwards are splendid lot. Millward struck one as being prone to getting a bit off-side, and when he cures himself of this habit he will make himself much more valuable to his mates. The defending party were not sufficiently extended to show what they are made of. Doyle seems as fond as ever of that giant kick of his about quarter of a mile out of play. Perhaps it would not be amiss if he took a few lessons from Geary in the art of straight kicking. I am afraid I cannot congratulate the Albion upon their new captures. Dyer, in centre, seemed quite out of place. He appears to have the making of a good half-back, if you know, Mr. Editor, of first-class centre “wasting his sweetness, &c.,” you would be doing a kindly action by placing him in communication with the W.B.A. committee. Mr. Roberts, captain of the Rhos-flannel handkerchief and grog—that's the way to spell it, Mr. Compositor—was either dead out of form or outclassed.  He must improve a very great deal to be worthy a place in such company. Powell, the left full-back, is a grand fellow. For coolness, ready resource, tackling, and kicking, he is as good as “they make ’em.” The “old 'familiars” played a good game, but are evidently put of condition yet. I shall expect them to do, much better before many weeks roll round. I have been at Stoney-lane many times, but I never before have seen the spectators leaving in hundreds some ten or fifteen minutes before the close of the game. This needs no comment, but carries its own moral. I think they may have stayed on though, if only to see the splendid combination, accurate passing, and clever shooting of the Everton forwards.
NOTE
Smalley played for Hyde on Saturday

LIVERPOOL DISTRICT AND NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 08 September 1890
By the Loiterer
Great satisfaction was evinced at Everton at the performance of the teams at home and abroad. West Bromwich at home have always been a thorn in the side of our premier team, but five goals to one is conclusive enough. Next Saturday a big crowd is sure to turn out at Anfield to tee the game against the “Wolves." Did the Everton teem wear their new colours? and what is the price of cinders Anfleld?—Roll up for Bootle's benefit and show the same spirit as your committee. Mr. John Prescott is managing the financial portion of the Bootle club very well. Everton people were more then pleased at the display of the League team against Cheater. Fred Geary is said to have played in a practice match with Notts Forest in his ordinary clothes. Don't think there is much harm in that.

WEST BROWMICH REVIEW
Birmingham Daily Post - Monday 08 September 1890
The ambitious programme of West Bromwich Albion has not opened very well for the good name of the club, and it is to be hoped that better times are in store for them.  Perhaps it would be wiser to say better play, for after only being able to make a draw of two goals each with Stoke, they suffered a tremendous defeat on Saturday on the meadow where they have known so few defeats.  The attendance was a fair one, but nothing phenomenal when the fame of the visiting team is considered; and Stoney Lane looked brighter than it has done for many a long day, though there is yet much to be desired in the way of accommodation.  The press box would make a decent sort of sheep-pen, and the “grand” stand is not exactly a picturesque erection.  But a good deal is forgiven the Albion when they play well and win first half-hour they fairly held their own, and scored a fine goal by the aid of Pearson; but after that, with the exception of a desperate rally towards the finish, they were overplayed and outclassed.  The first two goals for Everton were scored with lightning shots by Geary, both taken on the run, with which the keeper had not the remotest chance; and the last two by Campbell and Brady from scrimmages close to goal, neither of which was due to any fault of Reader’s.  Besides the advantage in point, the Liverpudlians eclipsed the home team in the field.  Their play was superior all round, and their combination and skill far in advance of the opposing brigade.  One thing Everton are to be congratulated upon- they have succeeded in eliminating the roughness which has been such a notorious feature in their play in the Midlands heretofore.  The two burning examples of this, Caine and Parry, have deserted the Everton fold, and the team is all the better without them.  There is plenty of talent and marked ability in the eleven without resorting to roughness, and on Saturday they played a clever and gentlemanly game, and it was a pleasure to watch them.  The adroit and nimble passing, smart dribbling, and combined rushes were all admired; and so level and good is the team all round, without a palpable weak spot in it, that it will take a very powerful combination indeed to lower their colours.  Pretty nearly all the shooting is left to the clever feet of Geary, and there does not seem to be an atom of selfishness about them.  The two new men, Angus and Campbell, are both first-rate and all the rest have improved in style and conduct.  If Everton were not playing above their form on Saturday, they are certainly one of the very best combinations in the country at the present time, and are bound to go very high up the football ladder of fame. 
The Albion lacked cohesiveness and lacked it sadly too.  Bassett had an indifferent partner, and Pearson was heavily handicapped by having a man on each side of him utterly undependable, and so the front rank was always unsteady and often miserably mediocre and this naturally gave Everton an immense advantage.  There was too much rustiness behind, and Bayliss and Powell were the only ones who kept their heads, though a word of praise is due to Reader for a very fine display of goalkeeping.  When the team get more together they will probably make a better show; but they want a lot of practice, and in one or two cases a strong infusion of ability, before they approach the Albion of old and win their matches with the ease and facility of former times.  Dyer late of Renton and later of Warwick County, played centre forward- at least, he was supposed to be in that position, but wandered about to such an extent that it almost required a powerful telescope to find him occasionally, and the vacuum in the vanguard was most severely felt.  He is said to be better as a half-back, and it must be comforting to West Bromwich people to know that Roberts, the International Welshman, wants a lot of smartening; he is fairly fast and courageous, but lacks finish and centering power.  He will probably improve very much as he looks young, and is a thorough trier.  All the old hands were good; the paucity of support spoilt their efforts, and it is to be hoped that the somewhat heavy defeat will not discourage them. 

WEST BROMWICH ALBION V EVERTON
Birmingham Daily Post - Monday 08 September 1890
There was a large crowd of spectators at Stoney Lane ground to witness the opening League match between these teams. The weather was beautifully fine, but the blazing sun and sultry atmosphere of a summer's afternoon were altogether out of harmony with the exertions called forth in an exciting football contest, and towards the close of the game many of the players showed unmistakable evidences of exhaustion. The match was looked forward to with unusual interest locally for two reasons. It was considered that the Albion had not made a very excellent start by, only affecting a draw with Stoke on Monday last, a team which they have in past seasons usually vanquished easily; and in the second place it was the opening of the football season at Stoney Lane ground. The visitors placed on the field a very strong team, Angus being in goal instead of Cox, and Campbell and Kirkwood took the places of Parry and Cain. On the other hand Burns was not able to play with the Albion, he being away on a cricketing tour in Ireland. The visitors arrived first, and received a hearty reception, and on the Albion team appearing on the field they were loudly applauded. Everton won the toss, and elected to play down the slope, with the wind in their favour. The home team set the ball in motion, but Everton immediately took possession of it, and, rushing down the field, came very near scoring, but Reader fisted out. Starting from centre some fine play followed in the home team territory; but Powell and Bayliss returned the ball to the visitors' quarters, and, carrying it up the field, Pearson scored the first point for the Albion, amidst enthusiastic cheers. Everton made a dash at the home citadel, but Reader defended admirably, fisting out twice in splendid style. For a time the game continued very exciting close to the Albion fortress. Perry, however, got hold of the ball and rushed with it towards the upper end, Angus being called upon to save his charge, the ball only just skimming the uprights. Perry ran with the ball into midfield, where it was fouled. From a goal-kick Everton seized the ball and carried it into close proximity to the Albion goal,  when Powell headed t out in splendid style. Chadwick took the ball into the home team quarters, and centred it right in front of goal, but it did not take effect. Shortly afterwards Brady passed to Geary, who equalized the score. A fierce struggle ensued in mid-field, and Everton assuming the ascendant the ball travelled down to the bottom goal, and Geary made a fine but unsuccessful attempt to score, and a few minutes later he shied at Reader's position, but the ball went flying over the crossbar. A Series of sharp onslaughts by the Everton forwards found Reader and the Albion backs plenty of work for a time, and Reader particularly was very cool under attack, and repulsed the visitors very cleverly, some of the shots being fisted out just under the crossbar. Albion transferred the play to the top end, and for a time the Everton goal was threatened, but their backs played splendidly, and averted the danger. The game continued to be evenly contested until half-time, when the game stood 1 goal each.
Upon resuming play, for some minutes the game was evenly contested. At length Everton broke away, and Geary made a grand run up the centre, but Reader frustrated him just as he was about to shoot for goal. Latta also sent in a beautiful shot, which Reader saved with considerable difficulty, the ball being forced over the crossbar. This was followed up by another sharp attack, in which Reader was called upon to deal with a low swift shot. After a little give-and-take play in the Albion quarters - Geary made an excellent move. Taking the ball from Horton he threaded his way through the Albion ranks in a very tricky manner, and finished by scoring a beauty, the ball passing through the goal at Reader’s feet. The visitors continued to storm the Albion fortress, but they were successfully repulsed in several instances. A foul was awarded to the Albion near the centre, and the forwards ran away with the ball, but the final shot struck the crossbar. The Albion again returned to the attack. Bassett shied at the Everton goal, the ball again striking the bar. Everton now commented to force the game, and the excitement grew intense. The Lancashire men made a fierce onslaught upon Reader's position, who defeated his opponents twice in quick succession. The play was transferred to the other end of the field, but the Albion gained no advantage, as they were unable, to break through the stubborn defence of Doyle and Hannah.
A magnificent shot by Bassett from the right wing was well centred, but no one met it, and a splendid chance was missed, the ball passing outside.  Shortly after this Milward sent the ball through the Albion goal, but the point was disallowed on the ground of offside. Everton were now gaining the upper hand of their opponents, and some of the Albion players manifested signs of exhaustion. From a, corner shot Campbell took the ball and scored the third goal for the visitors, and a few minutes later Brady registered the fourth. Everton continued to have the best of the play up to the call of time, and won easily by 4 goals to 1. Everton: Angus, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Holt, and Campbell half- backs; Latta, Chadwick, Brady, Geary, and Millward, forwards. West Bromwich Albion : Reader, goal; Powell and Green, backs; Bayliss, Perry, and Horton, half-backs; Roberts, Dyer, Nicholls, Pearson, and Bassett, forwards. Umpires, Messrs. Bisseker and  Stockton; referee, Mr. Jope.

Is this where Brodie got his idea from for goal nets?

WEST BROMWICH ABLION 1 EVERTON 4 (Game 45)
September 8 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
The first League match between West Bromwich Albion and Everton League was played at West Bromwich on Saturday in delightful weather, the temperature however, being somewhat to warm for fast football. Angus goal, Hannah (captain) and Doyle, backs, Kirkwood, Holt and Campbell, half backs, Latta, Brady, Geary Chadwick, and Milward forwatds, represented Everton . The West Bromwich team was as follows: - Reader goal, Green and Powell backs, Horton, Perry, and Bayliss half-backs, Bassett, Nicholls, Dyer, Pearson, and Roberts, forwards. The Evertonians arrived at Birmingham at half-past twelve, and after two hours stay there they drove to West Bromwich. The kick off was taken very shortly after the appointed time, a quarter past four in the presence of over 3,000 people, the home team having to face the glaring suns. Holt quickly checked the attack, and giving the ball to the left wing progess for the goal was made. Green stepped in, kicked over the line, Bassett and Nicholls carried along until Doyle arrested them, and there the whole line of visiting forward went away, Brady putting the leather over the bar. Pearson and Roberts were the next to rush down, but the last named sent outside. The home defence was really capital, and the advance of the visitors were invariable met with strong opposition. Bassett made a fine sprint and passing over to Pearson a goal was scored, the shooter not having anybody but Angus in front of him. Latta was the next distinguishing character, and the centre made by him was productive of a corner, but this did not bring any grist to the mill. They continued to hold their position, and Chadwick had a smack at the goal, the ball just passing outside the post. Some exchanges between the backs ensued, Dyer fouled Holt, and from the free kick the visitors rushed well into the goalmouth, Chadwick, Campbell and Brady propelling splendid shots, which were grandily repelled in quick succession by Reader. Some very neat passing was shown by the Everton advance guard this, however, being rendered void by Chadwick kicking over the line. Dyer made tracks for Everton's defence, until Hannah ran in, and gave his opponents the privilege of a throw, the leather reach the Albion quarters. Pretty passing play, especially by Latta and Brady was shown, and some very neat shots ensued. The Evertonians now pressed very severely, clustering round Reader's upright like a swarm of bees, shot after shots was sent in, but the Albion custodian was equal to emergencies, and fisted and kicked away. From this the homesters gathered well round the goal, relief, again being found in Hannah. More clever passing were exhibited by the Everton forwards, and Chadwick kicked into the goalkeepers hands, Geary immediately after sending in a stringer, which, unfortunately went a few inches beyond the mark. He received consolation a few minutes later, as the right wing have him the globe, which he, without hesitation, popped past the goalkeeper, who had not the slightest chance with it. This seemed to invigorate the visitor's and a couple of corners were forced, but as Powell, upon whom the greater part of the defence devolved, was in grand condition there was no further gain. However, the Evertonians were apparently gaining greater confidence in themselves, and it was not for sometime that the Throstles could get beyond Hannah and Doyle, Geary in the meanwhile butting the qualities of the goalkeeper. Dyer and Nicholls at length careered wildly down the field until Doyle upset their calculations, and turned the ball over in the custody of Milward and Chadwick. These two ran off and the former made a gallant try which might perhaps have drawn blood had not Geary intercepted and altered the course of the ball. The home attack took smart advantage of this mistake, and some highly exciting episodes were witness in the Everton goalmouth Doyle and Hannah having all their work cut out in preventing the ball from finding a way through. Geary had the ball at his toes, and with Latta, he was taking stock of his chances of scoring, when play was stopped on account of a sight injury to Perry. In half a minute Perry had recovered sufficiently to resume his work, and after some midfield exchanges half-time was called with the score: - Half-time result West Bromwich Albion 1 goal, Everton 1 goal. After the interval the visitors were about to go off, when Horton pulled Milward up. Nicholls was then in possession, and a dash was made for the Everton citadel, but a kick behind prevented further incidents. Geary and Latta took up the running and a fine combination, in which the remainder of the forwards participated, placed the ball in a good position. Powell held out a shot from the right, and then Brady was responsible for a chinking attempt, Reader fisting the ball over the bar. The corner availed them nought, but Geary very shortly afterwards nearly beat Reader. A pretty passing among the Evertonians followed and Geary again defeated Reader by a shot with which he lierally had no chance. The Throstles now played up with greater spirit and a determined assault was made on the Everton defence. Bayliss propelled a beautiful one, which Angus was just in a position to reach. Another one was sent in, but Doyle was on the spot, and he relieved the congestion. Geary was at it again and turned the leather over in the left wing a corner then being forced. From this the ball was nicely placed, and Campbell scored the third goal. The home men at this time were entirely beaten, the combination of the Evertonians being really irresistible, and Brady from a short range was easily able to notch the fourth point. Shot after shot was banged in, but Reader repelled them, who was proving himself a guardian of no mean abilities. The leather was not allowed to travel far away from the goalkeeper, and for some time his charge was in jeopardy. At length the backs forced the attack away, and from this time until the conclusion of the game, the ends were visited in turn, the visitors holding their opponents if anything in a somewhat cheap fashion. Final result West Bromwich Albion 1 goal Everton 4 goals.

EVERTON RESERVES 6 NANTWICH 0
September 8 1890. The Liverpool Courier
There was only a moderate attendance at Anfield on Saturday to witness the match between Everton and Nantwich. The ground was soft, but both teams were in good trim. Nantwich had their full Cup team up with the exception of Shenton, Everton also having a strong team. Hollowood kick off. Everton, however, were the first to make the running, Hammond missing a somewhat easy chance of scoring. Keeping up the pressure, a grand pass to Gordon enabled him to score an easy goal. Even play followed, and a good rush by by the visitors resulted in a futile corner, Parry easily cleaning the danger. Gordon and Hammond ran and passed neatly, but McGregor shot yards wide of the mark. Halsall, the Nantwich custodian, was tested several times, and saved in a smart manner until Hammond beat him with a fast shot. The game continued to be in favour of Everton, Bobby Jones being in grand form, giving his forwards lots of chances, of which they were not slow to avail themselves, Hammond having hard lines with a grand ‘'daisy-cutter'' which was splendidly kept out by Halsall. The visitors shaped better, and gave the home defence something to do, Smalley, being too good for them when in front of goal, relieved and play was again in the Nantwich half, Parry, from a pass by Godwin, shot right into the goalmouth, and after Gordon and McGregor had failed to find an opening, he transferred the leather to Murray , who promptly scored the third goal. Murray put in tricky work in front of goal, and Hammond put the finishing touch on, but ‘'offside'' was successfully claimed against the latter play. The sun, which was shining in the faces of the Nantwich players, was very strong, and the game slowed down considerably, but was always in Everton's favour, their being too good for the Cheshire men. A good movement initiated by Murray was spoiled by a wild pass by Hammond, and Nantwich rushed the leather out of danger, and taking play to the home goalmouth, Dobson conceded a corner, but nothing was done with it, half-time arriving with the score Everton Reserves 3 goals Nantwich nil. McGregor kicked off, and Nantwich quickly took the ball over the Everton lines. Everton changed the venue, and Godwin and Billington had a tussle, which was ended in a corner, from which Murray scored the fourth goal. McGregor was cheered for good play in the centre, and the visitors goal was nearly captured on two occasions. The visitors had a turn and shaped well until Bull shot wide off the mark. Halsall again saved in champion form. The visitors were having more of the game than in the first half, but were seldom dangerous in front of goal, and Everton were not passing with the same precision as before. Godwin had hard lines with a long shot, of which there were too many, the ball just going over the bar. Hammond was prominent with two shots, which were repelled by Crawford. ‘'Hands'' against Gordon gave the visitors a chance. Parry did not allow them to be long in his half, and changed venue with a hugh kick, which resulted in a futile corner, well placed by Godwin Hammond just kicking over the bar. The visitors followed suit their corner however giving Godwin a grand chance. He accepted it, and ran right up the field, but found Wright a stumbling block, and play settled down the centre. Not to be denied Everton gained a corner in quick succession, from both of which the homesters had hard lines, their final shots missing only be a few inches. Murray started a pretty concerted movement, which was taken up by Godwin and McGregor, but Wright was enabled to rob them. W.Jones returned the leather to Gordon who shot in grandly, and Halsall only saved at the expense of a corner, from which McGregor scored the fifth goal. Murray was deservedly cheered for a grand run and shot, which resulted in the sixth goal being scored. All though the game the Saltmen did not shape well in front of goal. This is a bad fault, and will have to be eradicated if they hope to reach the final round of the Cheshire Cup again. The game proceeded all though much on these lines. A goal for Everton, a rush by Nantwich right up to the goal, and then easily robbed by the Everton half-backs, who all though played a grand game. Final result Everton Reserves 6 goals, Nantwich nil. Everton:- Smalley, goal, Dobson (captain) and Cresswell, backs, Martin, R. Jones, and Parry, half-backs, Gordon, Godwin, McGregor, Murray, and Hammond, forwards.

EVERTON 3 BOOTLE 2
September 9 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
The match promoted by the Everton Club in aid of the Bootle Club was played last evening at Anfield, and the magnanimous initiation of the Everton Executive was on the whole well responded to by the public, considering the early start, the extra charge, and the reversal of form shown by the respective sides on Saturday. When the assembly was at its greatest proportion it numbered about 6,000. Everton had not quite their full league team and were represented as follows Everton: - Murray (j), goal, Hannah (a) (captain), and Doyle, backs, Kirkwood (d), Holt (j), and Parry (c), half-backs, Latta (a), McGregor, Geary (f), Chadwick (e), Milward (a), forwards. Bootle: - Jardine (d), goal, Woods (f), and Robinson (b), backs, McAuley, Hughes, and Allsopp, half-backs, Murray, Foster, Joynson, Jamieso (captain), and Hasting, forwards. Bootle started, but were soon on the defence, which stood them in good stead, though the attack was taken up with energy particularly on the right. The visitors got down once or twice, Hasting leading a fine raid; but there was no getting though at closer quarters, and then come smart manoeuving the indulged in by the Everton vanguard, among whom McGregor was often conspicuous. Many good shots were levelled at goal, but Jardine assisted chiefly by Robinson, parried all the straight ones out of the goalmouth. Despite the good tackling of Allsopp, the ball was kept well within Bootle half, and after some 15 minutes, Hughes missed his kick, and Geary taking full advantage of the chance, thus afforded scored the opening goal, from a centre range. A fine piece of goal defence immediately afterwards by Jardine, who was hard tested from the right, called forth a cheer of recognition, which was renewed when a thick fusilade from Milward's excellent centre shot was equally well tided over. A run on the right and a shot by Latta, which was very near taking effect, brought the interval after half an hours play. Everton leading by a goal to nil. On resuming Doyle sent to Milward, who centred, Jardine stopping a tame shot, and this Geary supplemented with a keener one along the ground, again to find Jardine safe. The Everton right wing then had the ball under control, but could do nothing effective. Better use was made of the opportunity on play being taken to centre, a couple of good shots having to be cleared. Hasting and Jamieson now broke away, and got far down, and Murray meeting the ball, drove it through after a slight tussle, thus equalising. No sooner, however, had the restart been made than Geary raced down, and passing, Chadwick put his side ahead with a splendid aim. The Everton defence proved sounds, and permitted no encroachments. Hannah was the most frequently called upon. Bootle were penned up for a length of time, but the play was of an easy character. A clever bit of toe work by Chadwick once nearly reduced the Bootle colours a third time, and this was soon followed by a grandly shot goal, by Latta. Play continued in the neighbourhood of Jardine and a somewhat tame game resulted in favour of Everton by 3 goals to 2, Bootle scoring a second time in semi-darkness (Murray) a moment of so before the finish. The net proceeds we are informed amount to £135.

EVERTON RESERVES 2 CHIRK 1
September 11 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
This match was played on the Anfield enclosure last nigh, in the presence of nearly 1,000 spectators. Losing the toss, Everton started against the sun and wind, and Martin fastening on the ball, hostilities immediately took place around the visiting goal, Gordon all but scoring when Owen with a timely lob averted danger. The Chirk men now had a fine concerted run, and after some pretty passing on the right Davies caused Smith to fist out. Coming again the visitors became dangerous, and Nidd had to concede a corner to Owen, but the home custodian cleared grandly. Everton now went off, McGregor being cheered for a dashing sprint in the centre, and passing over to Gordon, the latter tipped Lightfoot, who enabled McGregor to score the first point for Everton with a low shot. After a great deal of lofly kicking in midfield, Smalley was called upon to fist away a well meant effort from Davies, a feat which Gordon a minute later caused Hiles to repeat. Hammond and Murray were now conspicuous by some tricky play on the left but Griffiths driving them back, Davies again called upon Smalley, but no further scoring took place. Everton Reserves 1 goal, Chirk nil. Resuming Parry enabled Hammond and Murray to get down, and Lightfoot justed missed by seeding outside the post. Dobson and Cresswell now frustated several good attempts by the visitors front rank, and Gordon dashing along on the right centre of splendid to McGregor, who however, headed Mt. Hammond, who was playing a good game, again put Everton on the attack, and after some clever tactics by McGregor, Gordon and Lifghtfoot, the latter beat Hiles for the second time. Smarting under the reverse the visitors by good passing however, round Smalley, and during a scrimmage rushedthe center through while the Everton custodian was on the ground. Even play now ensued and no further scoring took place . Everton thus winning by 2 goals to 1. Teams Everton: - Smalley, goal, Dobson (captain), and Cresswell, backs, Parry, Martin, and Nidd, half-backs, Gordon, Lightfoot, McGregor, Murray, and Hammond. Chirk: - Hiles, goal, Griffiths, and Wynnes, backs, Davies, Owen and Balter Rogers Mates, Jones, Owen, and Morris forwards. Referee J.Rogers.

EVERTON REVIEW
September 13 th 1890. The Liverpool Daily Post
The benefit match given by the Everton executive last Monday evening will throw upwards of £100 into the exchequer of the Bootle Club. Though this sum falls considerably short of what the gate at Anfield was expected to yield on the occasion, no doubt Mr. John Prescott, the financial secretary to the Bootle club, will greatly appreciate the “mite” when the cheque is handed over. The charitable instinct of the Everton Club will soon become proverbial, for during the last year or two they have rendered a helping band to several in need of it in a manner when is highly creditable to their orgainsation. Perhaps, however, the committee are advocates of “reciprocity.” At West Bromwich Everton showed better conditions and training than the Albion team, and in the end fairly played their opponents to a stand still, as they have done every other team they have met so far this season. This fact so disappointed a large number of the home partisans that crowds left the enclosure before the match was finished. Up to half-time the game was a good one, and first appearance indicated that the Albionites were about to repeat the closing scene of last season's League contests when the Stoney-lane boys ruined Everton's hopes of securing the championship honours of 1889-90; but last Saturday the “Throstles” shot their bolt in the first half after scoring the initial goal, and Everton finished up easy winners by 4 goals to 1. This solitary public of the losers was scored shortly after commencing play, the ball being kicked over Angus's head by Pearson, and although the Everton custodian made a splendid effort to get hold it went beyond his reach. With such a shot as Peason scored, goalkeepers, however, good have no chance, but Angus did his best to save it. Throughout he kept goal in splendid style, and Everton are to be congratulated on securing him when there is such a princely demand for his likes just now. Reader (Robert's successor between the posts) was well tested before Geary, from a twenty yards' range scored a “bull's eye” for his side –quite one of the old sort –and from this period onwards the Liverpool club, made a continuous bombardment on reader's charge, the splendid combination of the forwards, backed up by superior conditions, being too much for the opposition. The other points were scored by Geary, Campbell from a nicely worked “corner” by Latta and Brady. The West Bromwich men were palpably out of condition, and will do better after some hard work, but the new hands introduced into the organisation –with the exception of Reader –do not appeal to be very great “catches.”

CHIRK V EVERTON
Wrexham Advertiser - Saturday 13 September 1890
This match was played on the Anfield-road ground on Wednesday evening. The home men started with the sun in their faces, and at once made the running, the ball being carried well in front of their opponents' goal. Chirk offered a stubborn resistance, but by the aid of Parry the home men held their position. Lightfoot from Parry's pass headed the ball over the bar, and this player lost a fair chance afforded by Hammond's tricky play. The visitors then had a turn, and J. Davies, after making a grand spurt, shot across the goal mouth. Mates sent in a beauty, Smalley getting rid of it very nicely. The visitors were playing a capital game, and Smalley had to clear another sharp shot. Dobson and Cresswell were also kept very busy, but eventually a clearance was effected. Play was carried from one end of the field to the other, the only points worthy of mention being a shot by Gordon on the one side and one by Owen on the other, both being creditable effort. Murray neatly obtained possession in midfield, and passed to Lightfoot who then parted to McGregor, the result being an easy score. At half-time the game stood -Everton, one goal; Chirk, nil.
On re-starting the play was even for a little time, after which Davies had a good shot, Smalley finally repelling. Hammond sprinted gallantly from the half-way line, and put in a difficult one, so that Hiles had to grant a corner, but nothing followed from it. Gordon and Lightfoot went over a good deal of ground by some pretty combination, and in the end Lightfoot beat Hiles. Chirk, by dint of neat passing, gained a satisfactory position, and sent in, and as Smalley could not obtain a proper hold he was freely banged about, and the ball was kicked through. Play was not resumed for a few minutes, as Smalley was unfit for play, but after a brief rest he recovered sufficiently to continue at his post. Hammond and Murray worked up to the goal mouth, but even with three men to contend with Hiles saved his charge, a feat which was well recognised. The match concluded in a win for Everton by two goals to one.
Teams: Everton;- Smalley (goal), Dobson and Creswell (backs), Kidd, Martin, and Parry (half-backs), Gordon, Lightfoot, McGregor, Murray, and Hammond (forwards). Chirk; - Hiles (goal), P. Griffiths and T. Wynne (backs), Rogers, Mates, and J. Jones (half-backs), J. Davies, J. Butler, W. Owen, G. Griffiths, and Hugh Morris (forwards).

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES.
Athletic News - Monday 15 September 1890
By the Loiterer
GENEROUS EVERTON
The benefit match given to the Bootle Club by their more powerful neighbours and opponents was successfully carried out, the total amount handed over being little short of £130. This is a nice little nest egg.  Everton won by three goals to Bootle two. The game was not worth much comment, and was in every sense a charity match.
The following night saw the Preston North End at Bootle. Most of the Everton executive and players were there, and their opinion was that the League champions were not quits so good formerly. I don’t quite see this myself.
Next we come to the Everton Reserve and Chirk match. This was won Everton by two goals to one. The Chirk team is rather above the average, and showed good play all round.

EVERTON v. WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
Athletic News - Monday 15 September 1890
EVERTON WIN COMFORTABLY.
By the Loiterer
Beating in mind the closeness of contests played by these clubs last year, great interest was taken in Saturday’s match by the Liverpool public.  The weather was fine, but rather two warm for football.  A large crowd, probably about 12,000 turned out to see the first League match at home this season, and a pretty confident feeling prevailed that Everton would win.  As will be seen from the list of players, both sides were at their strongest.  Teams;-
 Everton; Angus, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs Kirkwood, Holt and Campbell, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.  Wolverhampton Wanderers; - Rose, goal; Baugh and Mason, backs; Fletcher, Allen and Lowder, half-backs; Wykes, Thomsen, Wood, and Bawdler, forwards.
Hannah won the toss, and the game was only a few minutes old when both Chadwick and Geary had shies at the “Wolves'" goal. Thomson and his left made a good attempt to reach the other end, but Kirkwood pulled them up, and from a free kick Rose had an anxious few minutes, the ball striking the bar, but he was not to be beaten just yet, and he saved well with a ruck of opponents about him. Despite the heat, play was fast and exciting, and plenty of enthusiasm was shown by the spectators at the brilliant efforts of the teams. Upto now Everton had all the best of the play, the “Wolves” only having worked the ball over the Everton line thrice. Two tussles between Thompson and Holt resulted in both being penalized for “fouls.” These were cleared, and then Allen skimmed the bar with a good shot. Some fumbling between Lowder and Mason let in Latta, but Rose was equal to the call.  Play was now fairly even and of a superior character, but both sides were weak in their final shots. Latta again came away, and Rose saved well but Milward rushed and put the ball through. The point, however, was disallowed for some reason.  Just now the home lot were very persistent in their efforts to score, but Chadwick mulled a good chance from a free kick. Rose, however, saved twice before the Everton forwards were got rid of. From now to the interval the home team had the upper hand, the latter especially doing a lot of work, bat Rose defended his charge well, and it was close upon half-time when Milward scored. Rose received the usual applause on crossing over. Resuming, after some mid-field play. Geary delighted his friends by scoring a second goal.  Aided by two free kicks, the “Wolves" tested Angus, but play was soon back again, and Rose saved somewhat luckily out of a melee in the goal mouth. Everton had still the best of it, and won several corners. Wood and Thomson cantered away, but the Everton forwards were playing grandly, and Rose, to save further complications, kicked out. By far the most work on the visitors’ side was done by the defence, only now-and-again the forwards showing fight, but on one occasion Rowdler only just missed scoring. These attacks on the home goal were few, and Hannah and Doyle were never seriously tried. At the other end Rose was continually dealing with shots, but he failed to get rid of one from Chadwick ere Milward rushed up and scored a third goal.  
A fourth quickly followed as the result of some judicious work by Kirkwood and Holt, Chadwick doing the needful.  Play now slackened a little, and about the best forward play yet shown by the visitors was done by Rowdier, Wood, and Thomson, but it came to nothing. Chadwick got yet another, and Everton won their first League match against the “Wolves" by five goals to none. From the foregoing details of the play it will be seen that Everton had considerably the best of the game, and this was accomplished by superior skill in all departments, what is generally considered the strongest position In the Wolverhampton team—viz, the half backs—was weak in comparison to the Everton trio, Thomson and Holt were always at loggerheads, to speak, and the little ’un was the most successful of the two. This is saving a lot for Holt, but it was the case.   Campbell and Kirkwood played every bit well as he, and perhaps had more difficult work to do.  As they had two to look after, and the little centre only one, this fact brought him into prominence more than the two wing men. All did good work, and thoroughly broke up the combination of the Wanderers. This made Hannah and Doyle's position nearly a sinecure, whilst Angus, in goal, had only about one ugly shot to save. The Everton defence was not one whit behind their opponents, and at the same time it was more artistically done. To score five goals against the Wolverhampton Wanderears is no mean performance, but at the same time I have seen the Everton forwards play better. The right wing did far the most work, and Latta was undoubtedly the shining light There is not, however, that cohesion amongst the whole five which was such a feature last year.
I don't like seeing one wing doing all the work, however clever they may be, and Mllward ought to have been fed more. Certainly he came off, but we saw very little of the passing which the left wing pair indulged in last season, Geary seemed as good as ever, he had to be pretty wide awake or he was floored—about the only chance a half-back has—and the shot which scored the second goal was cleverly put in. On the Wolverhampton side Rose was the centre of attraction. He saved shots innumerable, and of all sorts- good, bad, and indifferent. Of the two backs. Mason had the most work, and for a long time he kept Latte down. Towards the finish, however, the Everton man had the best of the argument, but Charlie played a good game all through. The halves were fairly good, but the light forwards of the Everton team were too lively for them, eluded their kind attentions. The forwards were not seen to advantage, and the home halves seemed to upset what combination they had rather easily. Apart from this fact, they did not strike me as being good hands at the game. Thomson certainly wriggled about in his old style, but Holt generally robbed him at the finish. Wood, an ex-North Ender, put in several pretty runs, and they were about the best on the “Wolves'" side. On Saturday’s play I did not think much of the forwards, as they never really made a sustained attack; it was more of a burst, and then play was at the other end directly. Compared with the home lot, they were not in it.  

EVERTON V WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
Birmingham Daily Post - Monday 15 September 1890
These teams met at Everton.  Teams; - Everton; Augus, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Holt and Campbell, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.  Wanderers; Rose, goal; Baugh and Mason, backs; Fletcher, Allen, and Lowder, half-backs; Wykes, Worrall, Thompson, Wood, and Bowdler, forwards.  With a strong sun to face, the Wolves were soon on the defensive.  Thompson and his left made play, anxious time of it, but he saved with a rush of opponents about him.  After a time play was fairly even, each side showing good play, but the final efforts were weak.  The home right, despite the good play of Lowder and Mason were continually harassing Rose, but the defended well, and it was close upon half-time ere Milward scored, Everton thus leading by a goal at the interval.  Resuming, Geary soon delighted the home supporters by scoring a second goal.  A couple of free kicks enabled the Wolves to test Angus, but play quickly turned round and a melee in the visitors’ goal was ultimately cleared.  Play was in the visitors’ half, but Thompson and Wood made strenuous efforts to score, without avail.  Attention was diverted to the other end, and Rose could not clear a shot from Chadwick, and then Milward rushed and scored a third goal.  Chadwick scored a fourth and Geary a fifth and the result was-Everton 5 goals, Wolverhampton Wanderers 0. 

EVERTON 5 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 0 (Game 46)
September 15 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
The League match between Everton and the Wanderers was played at Everton on Saturday in fine weather. About 14000 spectators being present. Teams Everton:- Augus goal, Hannah (captain), and Doyle backs, Kirkwood Holt, and Campbell, half-backs,, Latta, Bardy, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Wanderers: - Rose, goal, Baugh and Mason backs, Fletcher, Allen, and Lowden half-backs, Wykes, Worrall, Thomson, Wood, and Bowden, forwards. Thomson kicked off for the Wanderers, and Geary getting hold went off, and shot in, but he was rather wide. Everton held the superiority, and Chadwick shot over. The homesters continued to keep their end, and Brady and Latta had shots. The visiting backs had a great amount of work to do, but they were doing it well, Milward sent in a fine one from the corner, and Rose apparently got it out from behind the line. Brady had an attempt to return it with proper effect, but Rose was not to be caught napping. Midfield play followed, Chadwick being the foremost with the tricky bite of play, while Doyle checked the advances of Worrall and Wykes. Geary went off with a short sprint, and passed to Latta, who was pulled up by Mason. Geary and Brady play neat bit of combination, Allen being the stumbling block. He gace the ball to Thompson, who carried off and turned the ball over to Worrall and Wykes, and those two ran over the line. From the kick off Latta, and Brady placed very prettily, but the former slowly knocked the leather over the line. A foul was given against the visitors, and again the sphere was taken over the line. From this Thompson and Worrall went away in grand style, and the ball reverting to Woods, this player put the ball over the bar. Latta rattled away and passed across, Fletcher, in endeavoring to punt out, giving a corner. Chadwick took the kick, and as he sent it a great height in the air behind the line it was of no use. The visiting right worked their way down and Worrall had a shy which was of no use. Owing to a mistake by Fletcher, Geary, Brady and Milward did all they could, and the latter sent in a long out which just went above the bar. Again Fletcher made an error of judgement and this gave Brady the opening, an erratic shot upsetting all calculations. The ‘'Wolves'' were now having more the game, and but for Doyle that might have rushed in. he made a good relief and Geary obtaining possession dashed off, and turned over to Latta. The outside right beat Mason and Propelled a beautiful low shot, which Baugh barley managed to repel. Kirkwood at once returned, Rose fisted out, and Milward, bursting in, shot through, the point, however, not being looked upon as valid, owing to an objection for offside play. At this point the Wanderers were certainly having the worst of it, and Allen from a mis-kick, almost gave his opponents a goal as Rose had to knock it away. Brady was responsible for almost miserable attempts, the leather going high over the bar. Although from a short range. The visitors made a dash down, only a fitting visit, however, as Hannah were up in arms and touched the ball to Geary. He, Latta, and Brady were in the van, and the last named supplied Rose with a hearty merely inside the upright. The ‘'Wolves'' goalkeeper was not allowed to remain quiet, and Latta, Brady and Geary were all narrowly escaping the honour of having the first goal accredited to one or the other. Mason was for a minute or two disabled, in consequence of being winded. The home men were not by any means playing their usual fast combined game, and their eagerness to score, coupled with the sterling defence of their opponents rendered score out of question, although they were holding them very tight in their own half. Rose was giving a most brilliant exhibition of goal keeping, and cracks from Latta and Brady, although real clinkers, were splendidly kept away. The right wing worked manfully and at length, chiefly owing to its exertions, the ice was broken. Latta passed to Brady, the player relinquished his hold to Chadwick, and as both he and Baugh, who was on top of him, missed the ball, Milward was afforded a clear opening, which he without loss of time, availed himself of, to the immense delight of the spectators, who had all through been most enthusiastic. A couple of minutes later half-time was called. Half-time Everton 1 goal, Wanderers nil.
Rose on crossing over to the opposite end was loudly cheered. Now the homesters had to face the disadvantage, which the Wanderers had in the first half-to wit, the fierce sun. Notwithstanding this antagonistic element the homesters were not in the rear, and Chadwick and Milward sorely pressed Baugh, so much so, indeed, that at one moment he accidentally missed conceding a corner. A kick off from the goalmouth was, as it happened, as fruitful, as Brady and Geary pushed their course along, and the centre forward, with the left foot, placed the ball beautifully underneath the bar, Rose not having the least opportunity of seizing it. Just after the game was stopped for a couple of minutes on account of an injury to Wood, but he received in that time, and was able to take his place. The visiting forwards covered a fair amount of ground, and Thompson presented Angus with a handful. Latta was going strong, and from his run and, pass a hot conflict raged in the ‘'Wolves'' goalmouth, Baugh eventually gaining relief cleverly as he was surrounded. A couple of corners were obtained from the same source, but these were unfruitful. A flash across the half way line by the visitors, and then the Evertonians were at the same old point. Extremely pretty business between Chadwick, Milward and Brady was witnessed, and a goal could scarcely have been averted had not Geary been well watched and prevented from reaching the ball. The Wolves managed to again get within reasonable shooting distance, thought it was met by dint of any remarkable play. The leather was carried over the line, and on, it getting into play again it was at tremendous pace taken down towards the ‘'Wolves'' line where Rose had a near squeak as from a smart pass across by Chadwick, Brady rushed in to score, when the ball cannoned off the goalkeeper's knees. The Wanderers' right wing careered up the field, and Bowdler compelled Angus to concede a corner. This was futile, and again the home men were on the march. Rushing along, Brady presented Rose with a fistful, which he dropped at his feet, and Milward sprinting up, put the matter beyond doubt. Geary and Latta pattered along, and the latter being hampered gave to Holt, who afterwards transferred to Chadwick, this player scoring a somewhat soft point, as Rose only went for it in a half-hearted style. There was now a short spell of not over exciting plays, Wykes than had a spirited run, and beating Doyle, he forced a corner. This was of no use, but the visitors were not to be turned off, and Wood tried hard to pass Hannah, but without effect. He was not, however, discouraged and, returning to the attack, gave Angus a warm one to stop. Geaery and Latta were the actors in the next part, and the outside right kicked across the goalmouth. Milward should have scored, but as it resuled, it was not a great mistake, as Chadwick hoppen on the ball and cleverly notched the fifth. Final result Everton 5 goals, Wanderers nil.

NANTWICH 1 EVERTON RESERVES 5
September 15 1890. The Liverpool Mercury
Played at Nantwich, each team distinguished itself in winning, the home-halfs doing good services.

EVERTON 1 STOKE 0
September 16 1890. The Liverpool Courier
The first meeting of these teams after the memorable defeat of Everton in the English cup tie last season created a very large amount of interest, and there would be fully 4,000 spectators present last evening at the Anfield enclosure when the representatives of the clubs met in an ordinary fixture. The League team of course represented Everton, which however, was minus Doyle, and Geary, whereas the Midland club was strongly represented. Everton started the ball with the sun in front, and although the Stoke forwards were temporarily checked, they eventually broke away, and as the sequel of a good run by Edge shot outside the posts. The Everton van now dashed away, and displayed pretty passing until Clare rushed up and cleared the danger, Latta returned in a grand run along the right, and Chadwick shot past Rowley after the latter had saved a stringer from Holt, Stoke appealed for ‘'offside'' and the point was disallowed. The visitors now went away with a rush, and for a brief space of time the play centred in front of the Everton goal, the ball finally rolling harmlessly over the line. The home forwards now became prominent, and as Underwood missed his kick the Stoke goal was jeopardinished. A ‘'corner'' resulted, Latta sending wide of the post. Play was now mainly located at the visitors end, and Rowley rushed out to save a shot from Kirkwood. After a couple of futile corners to Everton, Latta gave the Stoke custodian a hot reception, while McGregor had also had luck in not scoring. Rowley saved finely on several occasions, and received capital assistance from the backs. The Stoke right were at this time energetic, and Balham sent in a grand centre, from which Phillips headed into goal, Angus clearing successfully. Everton again attacked strongly, but Clare was impassable and prevented any scoring. A free kick accured to Everton in the centre, but without result, Brady sent in a low shot, which Rowley coolly fisted out, and McGregor made a grand attempt to defeat the international, who was playing grandly. Stoke now raced away, and menaced the home goal, Baker making a further futile effort to score. Chadwick and Milward travelled rapidly down the home left, but as the latter kicked to far ahead the chance was lost, the whistle then sounded for half time no goal having been scored. On the visitors restarting Everton were the first to attack Holt shooting over the bar. Stoke retaliated, Parry checked the raid. Latta, Brady, and McGregor inaugurated a movement on the home right, the final shot of the former just dropping behind the posts. Stoke now got down by Angus was not troubled. Play now was rather slow and not over interesting, the game being principally in the centre of the field, Everton at length made a strong forward rush, and from Chadwick centre Brady shot a fine goal. This woke up the visitors, and the play became much faster, Edge and Dunn were prominent on behalf of the visitors, but failed to break through the home defences. Latta sent in a grand cross-shot at the other end, which Rowley got rid of, McGergor a moment later shooting wide of the uprights. Stoke got away on two or three occasions, but were never really dangerous, the Everton backs playing a good game. Kirkwood put in some tricky play, and passed to Brady, who took the ball in front of the Stoke posts. Underwood kicked clear, and Stoke had a short spell at the Everton end. Hannah, however, gave relief, and the home right pair went away in a speedy dribble. Latta centred in grand style, and McGregor shot in grandly. Rowley, however, was on the alert. and starved off the danger. Stoke at length looked like scoring after a determined run, but Baker's shooting was faulty. Latta scored at the other end, but Stoke again appealed successfully for off-side. Milward and Chadwick carried play to the Stoke quarters, Rowley throwing out of goal. The visitors then became threatening, and hot play ensued in front of the Everton ‘'sticks'' but no further points was scored, and Everton won a moderate game by one goal to nil. Teams Everton: - Angus, goal, Parry, and Hannah (captain), backs, Kirkwood, Holt, and Campbell, half-backs, Latta, Brady, McGregor, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Stoke: - Rowley, goal, Clare, and Underwood backs, Christie, Phillips, and Brodie. Half-backs, Balham, Baker, Turner, Edge, and Dun, forwards.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE LIVERPOOL COURIER
September 16 1890. The Liverpool Courier
Sir- I quite agree with a writer when he says- ‘'The entrances and exits at Anfield are a disgrace.'' I had practical experience of this on Saturday last. I got to the ground at 3-30, and found a crowd of about 150 men swarming around the Anfield road entrance. I immediately worked myself into the crush, and was for twenty minutes struggling with all my strength to save my ribs from being crushed in. it was something cruel, and when at last I was carried through the narrow doors I was nearly fainting, and had to sit down to get my wind. Surley a club like Everton, with its £200 gates, can afford a proper entrance. Let them take the cue from North End's splendid entrance, and so enable their supporters to enjoy the manly game without being injured for life-yours etc, sept 15 1890. W.D.

EVERTON (LEAGUE) V STOKE
Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 16 September 1890
Since the memorable day when Everton were beaten by the Potters in an English cup tie, a whisper of the name of Stoke has always sent a thrill through the frame of the Everton supporter.  As an off-match, Everton had the vanquishers at Anfield last evening when some 4,000 spectators attended.  The visitors came with their full strength, while for Everton, parry and McGregor took the places of Doyle and Geary respectively.  Stoke were the first to appear, Everton being delayed for a few minutes by having their photographs taken.  Both teams were loudly cheered on making their appearance, Rowley coming in for a special share.  Losing the toss, McGregor started for Everton, against the sun, and after a few exchanges had taken place in midfield, Turner got loose, and carrying well up sent to the side of the upright.  McGregor neatly passed over to Latta enabled the latter to cause Underwood to kick out. 
Coming again, however, by a pretty concerted run of the home front, play got very exciting in front of Rowley who in saving a stinger from Brady, lost his footing, but Chadwick catching the return just missed by a few inches in his attempt to put through. By Underwood missing his kick Everton got a barren corner, which was immediately backed up by two others. Taken unawares Hannah had to stop a fine effort by Turner, the Everton back robbing him in rare fashion as he was about to test Angus. Dashing along on the right, Latta finished up a grand run by giving Rowley a warm handful, which he cleared magnificently, but Brady, meeting the ball, unluckily struck the upright. Angus's abilities were now tested by a beautiful shot from Edge, the home custodian dealing with it in a masterly style. Everton now kept pressure bearing on the visitor' goal, but found in Rowley a staunch barrier, who repeatedly drove them back. Before the interval Stoke got into their opponents' territory, but the whistle blew with a clean sheet. Resuming, Chadwick and Milward were soon at work, but the latter, unfortunately, overran the ball, which was eventually steered over the bar. Again going to the front, the Anfielders hotly attacked, but Rowley kept his charge intact, until Latta, after a tasty run, got in one of his screws, and Brady banged through the first goal for his side. With a further desire for vengeance, the Everton front, ably assisted by their halves, caused Rowley to have an anxious ten minutes of it and after a well-combined run by Chadwick, Milward, and McGregor, the latter all but added another point. Hannah and Holt now put in some fine work, and Kirkwood giving to Latta he in turn crossed to Milward, who beat Rowley. The point, however was ruled off-side. Continuing to have much the best of the play, Everton gave Underwood and Brodie plenty to do, which they did by resorting to kicking-out tactics. No further scoring, however, took place, Everton thus gaining another victory by 1 goal to nil. Teams: Everton-Angus goal; Hannah and Parry backs; Kirkwood, Holt, and Campbell, half-backs; Latta, Brady. McGregor, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Stoke- Rowley, goal; Underwood and Clare, backs; Christie, Phillips, and Brodie, half-backs; Balhan, Baker, Turner, Edge, and Dunn, forwards. Referee, Mr. Sloan. 

EVERTON NOTES
Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough - Wednesday 17
The committee of the Everton Club have decided that if their lads top the League this season they will present each first team player with a £5 note and a solid gold medal.
The grand combination of the Everton men told its tale against the " Wolves "on Saturday. Geary, from the brilliant passes he received from his wing men, gave Rose, the Wolverhampton custodian, “pepper." Time after time Rose had his hands full of the ball, but he was never at a loss to know what to do with it. Everton were very unlucky with their shots, but for the first time in their career they defeated the " Wolves.

EVERTON v. CHIRK.
Oswestry Advertiser - Wednesday 17 September 1890
These teams met at the Anfield enclosure on Wednesday evening, in the presence of nearly 1,000 spectators. Losing the toss, Everton started against sun and wind, and Martin fastening on the ball, hostilities immediately took place around the visitors’ goal,  Gordon all but scoring, when Owen, with a timely lob averted danger. The Chirk men now had a fine concerted run, and after some pretty passing on the right Davies caused Smalley to fist out.  Coming again the visitors became dangerous and Nidd had to concede a corner to Owen, but the home custodian cleared grandly.  Everton now went off, McGregor being cheered for a dashing sprint in the centre, and passing over to Gordon the latter tipped to Lightfoot, who enabled McGregor to score the first point for Everton with a low shot.  After a great deal of lofty kicking in midfield, Smalley was called upon to fist away a well-meant effort from Davies, a feat which Gordon a minute later caused Hiles to repeat.  Hammond and Murray were now conspicuous by some tricky play on the left; but Griffiths driving them back, Smalley was again called upon by Davies but no further scoring took place, half-time coming with the score –Everton 1, goal; Chirk nil.
Resuming Parry enabled Hammond and Murray to get down and Lightfoot just missed by sending outside the post.  Dobson and Cresswell now frustrated several good attempts by the visitors’ front rank, and Gordon, dashing along on the right, centered splendidly to McGregor, who, however, headed over.  Hammond who was playing a good game, again put Everton on the attack, and after some clever tactics by McGregor, Gordon, and Lightfoot, the latter beat Hiles for the second time.  Smarting under this reverse the visitors by good combination, hovered round Smalley, and during a scrimmage rucked the leather through while the Everton custodian was on the ground.  Even play now ensued, and no further scoring took place, Everton thus winning by two goals to one.  Teams; - Everton; Smalley, goal; Dobson and Cresswell, backs; Parry, Martin, and Nidd, half-backs; Gordon, Lightfoot, McGregor, Murray, and Hammond, forwards.  Chirk; Hiles, goal; Griffiths and Wynne, backs; Rodgers, Mates, and Jones, half-backs; Davies, Owen, Butler, G. Griffiths, and Morris, forwards. 

BOLTON WANDERERS V EVERTON
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 20 September 1890
The League game was played at Bolton, in splendid weather, and in the presence of 14,000 spectators.  Teams; - Wanderers; - Parkinson, goa; Somerville and Jones, backs; Paton, Barbour, and Roberts, half-backs; Davenport, Brogan, Cassidy, McNee, and Monro, forwards. 
Everton; Angus, goal; Hannah, and Doyle backs; Campbell, Holt and Kirkwood, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Geary, Milward and Chadwick, forwards. 
The Wanderers won the toss, and Everton started the ball.  The opening play was fast, Milward on the one side trying to get away, and Monro and McNee on the other doing the same.  The Wanderers left seemed to have a chance, and then Latta got down, but was forced to shoot out.  Then Davenport got in with a fast shot, which Angus cleared grandly, and Everton followed up with a fine attack, which culminated in Latta scoring with a fine cross-shot.  The Wanderers responded with a good shot, but Hannah cleared, and Everton had a series of three corners in quick succession.  The wanderers could not get dangerous and a fine screw by Latta was noticeable, following which Parkinson saved one from Chadwick by rushing out.  Everton had much the best of the play hereabouts and Milward scored with a very fast shot.  The Wanderers were now pressed fiercely, but could do no more than earn corners.  Everton, however, came again, and Milward being well up, scored again.  The Wanderers both in attack and defence playing wildly threw away several chances.  The score at half-time was-
Everton 3, Wanderers 0.
Everton were the first to attack in the second half, Milward shooting a long way wide, following which Cassidy missed a chance, but Geary made a lightning long shot, which Parkinson missed, making Everton’s score into tour.  Directly afterwards, Geary made a dashing run, and shot, which the goal-post.  He followed up, however, and Parkinson was floored with the ball, but managed to throw out, and Paton kicked clear.  Everton kept up the pressure, and the Wanderers looked completely beaten, their play being disorganized.  Play began to get wilder, and in one rush Holt got winded by his own back, Doyle.  After some tall kicking, the homesters made some desultory attacks, which were easily cleared, the Evertonians earning a corner, from which the ball was put behind, Monro and McNee worked hard, at the other end, but the shooting was weak, and Milward put in a fine run.  This was responded to by the Wanderers, but Angus saved easily, Cassidy missing an easy chance.  After give-and-take play Geary put in some good runs, but they came to nothing.  The Wanderers then played up harder than before, Barbour having gone on to the right.  They could not get together, however, Davenport missing an easy opening, whilst Latta scored a good goal, making his side five goals.  Doyle then kicked out to save, whilst a free kick to the Wanderers was nil, they being finally badly beaten.  Result;- Everton 5, Bolton Wanderers 0.

EVERTON REVIEW
September 20 th 1890. The Liverpool Daily Post
The meeting of Everton and Bolton Wanderers will form the situation today, and a tremendous “gate” is being anticipated at Pike-Lane ground, where the match is placed. As the usual cheap excursion will be run from Titthebarn-street Station to the scene of action, the Everton players will not fail a goodly number of their own supporters. Of last Saturday's matches, the one between Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers, from a scoring point of view, was the most one-sided, the Liverpool club winning by 5 goals to none, and as the Midlanders afterwards went on to Sunderland and on Monday supplemented the Burnley surprise by beating the crack club of the North (who had previously worsted Preston North End in a friendly encounter, by 4 goals to 3, this form stamps Everton as one of the principal combinations in the League this season. But how they will fare when in opposition to their Lancashire comrades'' (the first of whom they meet this afternoon) remains to be seen. Some persons fancy they are not quite up to last season, when the forwards showed more cohesiveness in their play. Be this as it may so far they have not met their equals, which is a primary test of quality. Partly owing to the extremely good defensive work put in by Hannah and Doyle, no great strain has been put on Augus yet, but there is no doubt that when the occasion arises he will be equal to it. Holt and Sam Thomson were the centre figures in Saturday's game, and it was an using to see how the little Evertonian generally got the better of his more stalwart opponent in all their contests. As a centre half back Holt is unique and he is pretty well sure to again get international patronage, Kirkwood and Campbell were also prominent in clever and useful work and continually kept breaking up the rushes made by the Wanderers forwards; and in this trio the Everton club have an excellent half-back division. The forwards did not show the clean, short passing manceurves they exhibited the week before at West Bromwich; but this perhaps may be accounted for by the rushing tactics adopted by their opponents. However, there was no doubt about which was the best side.

BOLTON WANDERERS V EVERTON
Birmingham Daily Post - Monday 22 September 1890
This match was decided on the Wanderers' ground, the fixture attracting a gate of 15,000 people. This big crowd was no doubt attracted by the good name the Liverpool contingent brought with them. In the first half Everton played with the wind, but had the sun in their faces. The Wanderers were first attacked, but Somerville relieved, and Munro had a chance of shooting at the Everton fortress. Doyle was, however, too quick for him. Soon after Davenport sent in a splendid shot, which Angus fisted out, and the next minute Parkinson did ditto to an attempt by Latta. The visitors continued to press, and from a pass by Kirkwood, Latta scored the first goal, amidst applause. The Wanderers strove hard to equalise, but for a long time the visitors held the upper hand. Several corners fell to them, but the home backs defended well, and danger was ultimately got away. Not for long, however, as Everton returned to the attack, and from a pass by Geary, Milward registered their second point. This roused the Wanderers, and by grand passing they got to the visitors' end, when some close work- ensued. Three corners in succession fell to the Wanderers, and several shots were sent in, but all were of no avail. Everton forced them back, and with a splendid shot Milward scored the third goal. The Wanderers tried hard to score, but failed, and at half-time the score Everton 3 goals, Wanderers 0.
 On resuming, Everton forged ahead, and Geary scored the fourth goal. Brogan ran up for the Wanderers, but could not improve on it, and Roberts shot into Angus's hands. Cassidy threw away a very easy chance, but Latta, for Everton, added a fifth and last goal. Final-Everton 5 goals, Wanderers 0. Teams:-Wanderers: Parkinson, goal; Somerville and Jones, backs; Paton, Barbour, and Roberts, half-backs; Davenport, Brogan, Cassidy, McNee, and Munro, forwards. Everton: Angus, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Holt, and Campbell, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Referee, Mr. Jope.

EVERTON V BOLTON WANDERERS
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 22 September 1890
Everton in order to play their third League match, visited Bolton on Saturday and were attended to the East Lancashire town by something over 4000 enthusiasts, who travelled by excursion train to urge their favourites on to victory. Long before the advertised time, the groused, which was in good order, was filled by-an eager crowd. Although the sun was very strong, a stiffest breeze helped to cool the atmosphere.  Both clubs were at their full strength. When the Wanderers, who were the first to appear, stepped on to the ground, at least 13, 000 spectators were present, and each club was loudly cheered. On it being-seen that Bolton had won the toss, a ringing cheer went up. The following-were the team; - Everton: Angus, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Holt and Campbell, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick,  and Milward, forwards.
Wanderers; - Parkinson, goal; Somerville, and Jones, backs; Paton, Barbour, and Roberts, half-backs; Davenport, Brogan, Cassidy, McNee, and Munro, forwards.  Referee Mr. Jope, Wednesbury.
Geary kicked off against the sun, but with the wind at his back.  Roberts was the first to be brought out to stop a rush by the visitors’ right wing, and then Hannah had to step in to prevent McNee getting too near.  Holt was conspicuous in checking Cassidy and feeding his forwards, and a fine run and pass by Milward and Chadwick enabled Latta to shoot one past-a near thing.  With this let off the Wanderers did some pressing, and Angus had to save a good shot from Davenport, a performance which Parkinson had to do from Latta and Geary.  Coming again, however, Kirkwood sent well into Geary, who re-passed to Latta, and the Scotch international scored with an oblique shot for Everton ten minutes from the start amidst great cheering.  The Wanderers sailed away from the restart towards Angus but nothing of any consequence took place, and Everton then had three consecutive and fruitless corners, in saving which Barbour’s head held him in good stead.  Cassidy  then tried to get prominent but was cleverly intercepted by Doyle, and Geary then missed his mark only by a few inches after a fine screw by Latta across the goalmouth.  Everton kept up a continual attack on the Wanderers charge, nothing better than a barren corner however, accruing.  Brogan then made a bid to ease the pressure, when Doyle and Campbell returned and the home goal was again unsuccessfully assailed, Geary sending in quick succession three shots past the upright.  Refusing to be shaken off, however, Everton again asserted themselves and Milward managed to score a second goal for his side 25 minutes from the start.  Not seeming to relish the goals against them, the Wanderers increased their efforts and made so much progress that Angus had to exert himself twice to save, and a couple of barren corners was meted out to them.  After Chadwick and Milward along with Brady had made vain shots the Wanderers were spoiled in a nice concerted run, and then Milward dashing along with Chadwick, notched a third goal for Everton.  A minute later the same player caused Parkinson to steer a beauty, and then Chadwick hit the crossbar with a flyer.  Thinking they had a chance to again augment, Everton’s right wing continued busy, and Jones saved splendidly from Brady.  Just on the interval, Munro and Geary were seen in fine runs towards their respective goals, but both were eased, and then the Wanderers had another corner. A fine tussle now took place between Latta and Roberts in which the Evertonian gained the verdict; but the half-time whistle sounded with Everton placing a corner, and the score- Everton 3 goals; Wanderers nil.   No sooner had the second part started then Everton went to the front, and Parkinson had to throw out to Chadwick.  Paying a temporary visit to the visiting end, the Wanderers were brushed back by Hannah and Doyle.  Milward got hold and went down, meanwhile parting to Geary, who sent such a swift shot to Parkinson that the latter could not hold it, and a fourth goal was registered. A further enhancement of Everton’s capabilities took place as Geary sped along and shot in, and Parkinson’s charge ran many narrow escapes before Holt was accidentally hurt.  Although the visitors had a strong wind blowing against them, they still held the reins, and Holt all but scored with a lob.  To relieve the monotony the Wanderers got in Everton’s quarters, but they seemed to lose heart, and Brady again fetched Parkinson out, which was supplemented by a corner kick being put outside by Brady.  Munro sent in a sot, which Campbell headed away, and Doyle put in a huge punt, Angus fisting clear from Munro as a foul was given against Roberts.  Cassidy then had the goal at his mercy, but was awfully weak, and Geary and Milward experienced hard lines in not scoring after some fine tackling by Holt.  Latta then walked round Roberts, and Campbell was the recipient of a nasty kick.  Not content with continually nagging at Parkinson’s charge, Hannah headed to Milward, who crossed to Latta and the latter made the score five points for Everton.  Right on the call of time hands fell to the Wanderers in the goalmouth, which, however was ultimately kicked over the bar, and hostilities ceased soon after, Everton leaving the field substantial winners with the score- Everton 5 goals; Wanderers nil.
Everton by so completely thrashing the Bolton Wanderers at Pike’s-lane on Saturday have added another two points to their League list, which they head with six points, and 14 goals in their favour against 1.  In football quarters the meeting of the two teams had been looked forward to with considerable anxiety and much speculation in consequence took place, the relative supporters claiming for their club ability to carry away the honour. Those who saw the match at the initial stage knew who would be the victors, as Everton, who are now-so well-known for their speedy and accurate forward work, quickness on the ball, and sound defence, took the play in hand, and ere many minutes had elapsed opened the scoring, Latta doing the needful with a well-worked shot. The Wanderers then tried to get level, and put in as much "man play" as they possibly could, but they were so completely baniked by the Anfielders at all points that before half-time arrived Milward had added a couple more.  On changing over the Wanderers evidently thought that they, with a freshening wind, might manage to stave off defeat, but in this they were sadly disappointed, as Everton renewed their vigor, and played even harder, hemming in the Trotters all round, and Geary and Latta each put on a goal, a hard game thus resting in favour of Everton by 5 goals to nil The game, taken as a whole, was very a good one, and many fine points were brought out by the teams; but we think Everton's best game so far was against West Brownich Albion, when nothing but good combination was witnessed. What is new the Wanderers' loss is Everton's gain, and the latter will, no doubt, go-forward and achieve that which is desired by the twelve clubs-championship of the League. For the losers, Parkinson - (goal) has been seen to better advantage, but, nevertheless, did some smart things. Jones, at back, played hard, and at times succeeded in breaking up the visitors' combination at a critical time; Barbour and Roberts worked as hard as they could, but the latter depended more on his weight than his skill.  The forwards against an ordinary club might often make, their presence felt, but on the present occasion they gained no merit, and the old dash of Brogan-and Davenport may now be looked upon as a thing of the past. It is a well-known fact that the Everton custodian has seldom much work to perform, and what Angus had to do he accomplished to the entire satisfaction of the club. Hannah and Doyle were again in grand form, and were ably assisted by the halves. Holt was exceedingly troublesome to Cassidy, and always had the best of him. Campbell improves weekly, and gains friends by his judicious-kinks; while Kirkwood always kept his forwards well supplied. The front division, although they possess, played with great determination, and were always on the leather.  Geary did some useful runs and passes; but the grass was too long for his low shots.  Brady was handicapped through a sprained ankle, and it is hoped that he will soon
Be all right again, and so prevent a breaking up of the right wing.  Latta, Milward and Chadwick did their share of the work in a finished style, and kept on the attack right to the finish. No doubt had Brady been in his well-known form, the score would have been larger, as he generally finds a road between the posts.

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 22 September 1890
By the Loiterer
Over 1,500 journeyed to Bolton to see the Bolton team score a greater victory than ever.  Each week they have improved the occasion, but they cannot hope to do any better that their latest performance.  The match will be dealt with in another column ad, although I was unable to be present, I was well posted up on arrival of the special trains.  The splendid work done by his men seemed to do the worthy secretary a lot of good, and if they continue in the aid of a stick.  Mr. Currier was there with a great smile on, something similar to what the Wanderers councilor favours me with when the Wanderers win.  Although everyone seemed to be in the best of spirits on arrival at Liverpool, and the sound of the rattle was a prominent feature in a little demonstration.
The mid-week matches were not over brilliant; in fact the match with Stoke at Everton last Monday was a very tame affair, and except for some good work by Rowley nothing out of common was done by either side.
Note
Cain the ex-Everton player was playing for Bootle at Southport.
On Saturday Everton will be at Accrington, and Mr. J.P. Hartley is open to lay odds they do not get beaten by five goals to none.  The “Reds” know what they have to do, and as a rule they generally rise to the occasion, and Everton may possibly find their work cut out.  A special train is being run from Liverpool. 
Everton were very well pleased with their performance against the Bolton Wanderers on Saturday, and well they might be, for it is, I believe the first time the Wanderers have bene beaten by five goals in a League match.  They were certainly off colour on Saturday, and some of their supporters were anything but, for all that, they could not but admire the splendid play of the Everton brigade and gave them unstinted applause.  The big crowd was kept well in order and Everton could not grumble at their reception. 
The visit of the Everton team to Bolton proved an immense attraction.  The gate must have reached a princely sum, as the crowd was stupendous.  Besides the enormous gathering on the field itself, thousands assembled on the capacious ground on the top side, a good view of the proceedings being here obtainable free of cost.  No town in England appreciates football more than Bolton, and the game was never more popular there than it is just now. 
The Marlow men are very sore at another of their best players going to Everton.  It is only, however, to be expected that players like other people, will strive to better themselves. 
NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE NOTES
Your Liverpool correspondent will doubtless, deal with the Stoke visit to Everton.  It is felt round here that on their present form that Liverpool team is about the best in the country, and the news that the Stoke team was only beaten by a single goal was received with as much satisfaction by their supporters as a victory over several League clubs I could mention would have afforded.  For some reason or other, there is a close relationship between the Pottery team and Everton, and no club in the country id more to show its sympathy in the misfortunes that culminated in dismissal from the League than the Everton club.  Rowley is a great favourite at the seaside enclosure, and I am glad to hear that his performance of Monday last was well worthy of his great reputation, and more received the unstinted applause of the generous and impartial crowd that lined the Anfield-road ground. 

A BIG GATE AND A BIG LICKING AT BOLTON
Athletic News - Monday 22 September 1890
By the Tramp
The name of the Everton Club is one to conjure with.  I do not need to look very far back to the time when the team would not have attracted even an ordinary game.  Now, things are mightily changed, and the Evertonians are a power in the land.  Nothing but their visit was talked about in Bolton during the past week.  Everybody you met was going to see the players that had so mercilessly slaughtered the Albion and the “Wolves”  There must be something about them, was the universal remark, and so there is.  I make bold to affirm that everyone who looked on at the ruthless handling of the Wanderers on Saturday afternoon would declare that there is no team in the kingdom fit to compare with the clever Everton band.  If you ask a Boltonian whom he would plump for championship honours there would be no diversity of opinion, “Everton” would be the unanimous reply.  And really, on their Bolton form, I do not see how any other answer could be given.  But before dealing with the play let me compliment the Wanderers on the magnificent haul they had at the gate.  No club in the world would object to such a dressing at the price.  The gathering was tremendous.  The stands were crowded, spectators were thickly packed right round the enclosure, wherever you looked, and the high ground which overshadows the field was in the possession of many hundreds, who thus nobbled a cheap view.  There must have bene 12,000 who paid the toll, and a great many more who didn’t.  It was a magnificent assemblage and they were treated to a magnificent display of football.  There were plenty of “big wigs” present.  Dr. Morley and Mr. Joe Harley passed me on the way up Pike’s lane and quite a host of celebrities could be picked out on the stand.  Fortunately the heavy showers which fell during the morning passed away by noon, and there was nothing to interfere with the enjoyment of the game.  Everton started with the breeze at their backs, but they had the shining sun in their faces, so that an advantage was nullified by a disadvantage.  It was a fast game, Mr. Editor, from beginning to end, and the thing, struck me most was the great speed of the visitors’ forwards.  It was here where they had the pull over the antagonists.  The difference was very perceptible.  The Wanderers were always pressed, but they were repeatedly being harassed, the long shots of the Everton men giving them no rest.  Angus had a troublesome customer to deal with in Davenport, but after this he had little to do.  Latta on the right and Geary in the centre require a lot of watching, and when the first-named beat Parkinson without that tucked just inside the post there was a rousing Liverpool cheer.  Hannah stopped a rush by the Wanderers, who, however, hard they seemed to work, made little real headway.  On the other hand the Everton men frequently shook off the attentions of the opposing half-backs, and both Jones and Somerville had plenty to do, whilst Parkinson had to keep his eyes open.  Severe pressure ended in Milward scoring, whilst the same artist added a third before the interval, the Wanderers having so far been unable to find an opening anyhow.  The cleverness of the Everton men had astonished everybody, and yet their admirers would have it that they had not approached the game they played against West Bromwich and Wolverhampton.  Well, if they can improve on the form they showed us they must be hot ‘uns, that’s all and I should like to see it.  The second half, sir, was a repetition of the first course, Everton fairly monopolizing the attack.  Geary clapped on a fourth goal in splendid style.  Receiving the ball from the left he dashed away to the centre, and put in such a shot that Parkinson had no chance with it, the ball flying under the bar at the corner.  In one of his overpowering rushes, Doyle ran Holt down, the little half-back being severely shaken, but he soon recovered and was as active as ever.  Johnny is a glutton for work, and is always in the thick of the fight.  The Wanderers trove desperately to obtain a footing and when Cassidy literally murdered a simple chance there was a prolonged howl of dissatisfaction.  Davenport was equally at fault, the poor shooting of the home forwards being in marked contrast to the splendid efforts of the visitors.  Latta put on a fifth point with a beauty, and in the end Everton were victorious by the decisive margin of five goals to none.  After the first five minutes the issue was never in doubt.  The winners were in every way smarter than their rivals.  Their forwards played brilliantly, the catlike way in which they pounced on the ball whenever it was being remarkable.  The right wing is very powerful, Latta especially.  He was too clever for Bob Roberts and the way in which he shot for goal was a caution.  Geary plays the centre forward game after his own fashion.  His mission seems to be to dash away with the ball whenever he gets it and shoot.  And he can shoot.  Ask Jim Parkinson.  Fred does very little passing, and would not be of much use out of his own team.  The left pair are very smart, and, like the rest, can skip along at a rare pace.  All the half-backs are good tacklers, Kirkwood being quite the equal of Holt and Campbell.  The backs gave every satisfaction, Hannah taking the fancy most, Doyle is a stumbling block to most forwards, but he does not please me; he is too elephantine.  Andrew is miles ahead of him.  Angus is a first-class goalkeeper, but although he has officiated in three League games he has not had a dozen shots to stop.  When the ball does reach him, however, he is on the alert and stopped two or three dangerous shots on Saturday.  When Everton are beaten I should like to be there.  At present they have certainly no superior either in the League or out of it, and who is to defeat them I don’t know. The Wanderers disappointed their friends.  Their chief faults were their lack of speed and want of shooting power.  In the latter respect they were greatly to blame.  Not one of the forwards rose above the ordinary level, and the dash and got of their opponents were too much for them.  They never recovered themselves after Latta scored the first goal, and never led one to hope that they would repeat their successes against Notts and Derby County.  They bowed to the inevitable.  Both Jones and Somerville did a vast amount for work, the latter particularly, but I have seen Parkinson keep goal better. 

THE FOOTBALL FIELD
Bolton Evening News - Monday 22 September 1890
How fleeting is fame. A week ago the Bolton Wanderers were regarded almost in the light of champions.  Today it would be difficult to find anyone with a good word for them. 
Their exhibition on Saturday against Everton was disappointing.  Everton kept the ball rolling, and shot whenever opportunity offered, but beyond the dash and go-ahead character of the performance there was nothing remarkable about it.  Parkinson was a failure in the Wanderers goal.  After he was beaten for the first time he seemed nervous and uncertain, too ready to rush out, and never confident of getting the ball away when it came at him.  The fourth goal was a thorough “demoralizer.” The time seems to have arrived when the demand that Sutcliffe should be given a fair trial should be compelled with, and the Wanderers had better put him between the posts at Preston next Saturday.  The backs were not as safe as usual either, and if anything Somerville did the most work of the pair, especially in the first half.  At half no one was prominent and it would be difficult to single out a forward for special commendation. 
They were “bottled" up effectually by the Everton half-backs. Cassidy especially refused to play the game, sticking to the ball instead of passing time and again; with the inevitable result that little Holt robbed him. The strength of the Evertonians lay chiefly in their half-backs. Hannah and Doyle put in powerful kicking, but it was Kirkwood, Holt and Camp bell who broke up the Wanderers' rush. The little centre-half was exceptionally clever. Angus in goal was no miracle. True, he was never beaten, but he was never fairly tackled, and once or twice when in danger acted as if flurried. Had the shooting been reversed he would probably have been in the same box Parkinson. Forward, Latta and Geary were the most conspicuous the former on the outside right did wonderfully well. Bob Roberta being no match whatever for him. His screw kicking was very fine. Geary shot frequently hard, but only a small percentage went straight. When they did they required handling. Milward was also concerned in two or three of the goals. Quite 2,000 spectators travelled from Liverpool, and the home contingent brought up a total of over 12,000. We don’t remember seeing more people on and about the ground since the great Notts cup tie. This made it the greater pity that the Wanderers should make wreck of their reputation. They won the toss, and regarded the sun greater pity that the Wanderers should make such wreck of their reputation.  They won the toss, and evidently regarded the sun as a greater foe than the wind—a doubtful point. Anyhow Everton with the breeze blowing crosswise with a strong inclination to the Wanderers' goal made the most of it. At the start the Wanderers went away, and Monro was only just pulled up in time by Doyle. Roberts at the other end disposed of Latta for a time. Both goalkeepers saved finely in turn and there was every appearance of a good game. But the prospect soon darkened with the scoring of the first by Latta eight minutes from the start.  The Wanderers seemed to go to nothing, whilst Everton's vigour correspondingly increased. Roberts began to blunder at half back, and the Evertonians finding this out kept Latta and Brady well fed. Milward beat Parkinson for the second time, and then the Wanderers had a look in, but to no purpose, and the ultimate result was foreshadowed when Milward kicked a third goal.  Only once from now the interval was Angus troubled, and then he rather tamely kicked out. Everton started the second half with plenty of dash and vigour, and after Hannah had dealt with a long shot from Jones, the visitors showed that the wind was no obstacle, as the left wing ran down and Geary notched the fourth. The brilliant centre followed with another sensational run, and next Brogan was prominent with one of the best bits of the day on the Wanderers' side. McNee, however, jumped over the ball when passed, and Angus was safe once more. Cassidy threw away the easiest of chances, but Everton were not guilty of the same error, as Latta rushed up and converted a nice bit play into the fifth goal. This was the last point, and the Wanderers had the mortification of not once damaging the Everton goal record.
The match demonstrated what tip toppers the Evertonians are. The Wanderers could never really live with them. Neither in speed, shooting, nor defensive tactics were they on par.

BOLTON WANDERERS 0 EVERTON 5 (Game 47)
September 22 1890. The Liverpool Courier
Everton played their third League match at Bolton on Saturday with the Wanderers in fair weather. The match seemed to have roused a large amount of excitement in Bolton, and for more than an hour previous to the announced time for the kick off, people literally rushed to the enclosure in Pikes lane, and just before the kick off there could not have been less than 12,000 spectators on the ground. The Everton team was that which taken part in the previous League matches, and the home connection was as follows ; Bolton Wanderers: - Parkinson, goal, Somerville, and Jones backs, Patron, Barbour, and Roberts, half-backs, Davenport, Brogan, Cassidy, McNee, and Nunro, forwards. Everton: - Angus, goal, Hannah (captain), Doyle backs, Kirkwood, Holt, and Campbell half-backs, Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick and Milward, forwards. Over 1,500 Liverpoolians travelled by excursion trains for the purpose of witnessing the encounter. Promptly at a quarter to four the start was made, the visitors having to face the brilliant sun. Geary took the kick and Roberts returned. MCnee and Munro moving off, but being held back by Hannah. The home left wing endeavoured to advance, Hannah again being the means of keeping than at bay, and then Chadwick and Milward kept very finely together, Somerville eventually relieving, Latta carried the ball over the line, and after this McNee and Munro made things rather livel. Doyle and Hannah at length in concert removing all danger. Geary and the left wing were away, and from a pass by Chadwick, Latta was given a beautiful chance, which the sun and Roberts combined robbed him of the ball. . The home right wing dashed along, and Davenport cracked in a hard one, which Angus got rid of with a fine vigorous fist. Kirkwood supported his wing with great ability, and Latta fastened on the ball, but after some exciting tussles, with Jones on the goal line. The Boltonians emerged with flying colours. The ball was quickly landed back, and the visiting forwards working in splendid style made matters hot for the home defence. Brady lost a good opening, but as it happened this did not result in an great loss, as Latta sent in a puzzling one, which Parkinson was unable to deal with, to the great delight of the Liverpoolians. The Evertonians would not accept any refusal, and again took up the quarters in the vicinity of the home defence, Latta forcing a corner. He took the kick and it was so beautifully placed that Jones had to head behind, and Roberts again had to pursue the same course. However, at the last time of asking, Latta and Kirkwood between them lost the opening. Sustaining the attack, Geary had a grand opening from Chadwick, but he did not shoot straight or otherwise he could scarcely have failed to score. The game at this juncture was brimful of incidents of an exciting nature, and it was only by gallant work by Somerville and Jones and the half-backs, particularly Roberts, that the ball was kept out. Geary had several shies, but he was a little out of geat, as far as accuracy was concerned, and though his efforts were fast they were unsuccessful. Ultamately Milward with an excellent shot, beat Parkinson, and a second goal thus accured to the visitors. From the kick off, the Boltonians broke clean away, quite in their old ugly dashing style and the Everton defence was sorely pressed, Angus having to grant a couple of corners in order to save himself. Scrambles in the goalmouth followed, but the pressure was at last relieved, the homesters seemed to waken up, and took up the attack in the more determined manner than previously. They found that Doyle and Hannah, warmly assisted by the half-backs, were somewhat more than they could cope with. After some play greatly to the advantage of the home men, the Everton left capated away, and Chadwick sent in a trazer, which Somerville, barley managed to knee away. Milward cantered up, and without more than a couple of seconds interval fairly took the wind out of Parkinson's sails, this third success of the visitors being greeted with wild cheering by their followers. The Wanderers, by the aid of Munro, McNee, and Cassidy secured a fair position, which the right winger helped to retain, and the whole of the front rank then menacing in no half-hearted style forced Doyle to give a corner. This was safely cleared, and the visitors again took up the running. Half-time result Bolton Wanderers nil; Everton 3 goals. From the restart the Evertonians were again on the aggressive ticket, and Parkinson in a minute had to repel from Chadwick a fugitive look in by the visitors. The left were down at the line, Chadwick transferred to Geary, and this player, after a little unaneorving, banged through the fourth goal. Davenport and Brogan made frantic efforts to break through and time after time they were repulsed by Doyle, while Holt was responsible for a great deal of checking. Milward and Chadwick received the leather from Doyle, and these slipping away, passed to Geary, who while in the goalmouth made a back heel kick, which surprised Parkinson. He however, succeeded in retaing possession, when Brady floored him, and while lying down he had the greatest difficulty in getting rid. But he did it with wonderful smartness. Doyle was cheered for robbing Davenport, and then the visiting backs were compelled to keep on the alert, the home forwards attacking with great persistency, until Davenport kicked behind the line. Paton after this propelled a nice low one from a short range, but Campbell dropped on it not a second too late. The home men were now in earnest, and the Everton defence was well taxed. Roberts sent in a grand long dropping shot, which Angus with the greatest coolness fisted away. Returning to business, Doyle put Brogan off the mark. Campbell, who was just alongside the upright, missed his kick, and Cassidy, who was on the spot, had a clear opening, but shot wild, and then retired, disgusted with himself. The play was becoming much more even, and each end was visited, but the shooting of the home men was characterized by rashness, or otherwise a score could hardly have failed to ensue. Campbell was hurt, and the game was delayed for a couple of minutes. Davenport and Brogan were doing all in their power to put through, but Doyle and Hannah would not yield, and their defending exhibition was a treat. Angus in kicking from the goalmouth slipped and the leather only went a few yards away, Cassidy at once returned, when Hannah jumped up and used his head with effect. Chadwick and Geary forced the pace, and the ball was well carried down when Milward received it and passed to Geary, who sent in. Parkinson merely returned a few yards. Final score Bolton Wanderers nil, Everton 5 goals.

EVERTON RESERVES 8 BOLTON WANDERERS RESERVES 2
September 22 1890. The Liverpool Courier
Bolton Wanderers Reserves met Everton at Anfield, in beautifully fine weather before a capital attendance. Everton loss the toss, and kicked off with the sun in their eyes, and were the first to show prominently, but were robbed by Clewes. Not to be denied, they returned to the attack, and Hammond tried a shot, which just went wide. For the third time they rushed up, and after one of the visiting backs had missed his kick, McGregor shot the leather out of the reach of Martindale at lighting speed. Hardly had the cheers died away, when Gordon after some good passing, repeated the performance, placing his side two in front. The Wanderers now made a good effort, and passed all the home backs, but their final shot was wide of the mark. Gordon again distinguished himself with a good dribble, and an exciting scrimmage took place in front of the visitors goal, and Martindale was cheered for several good saves. Murray also put in good work, his tricky play evidently suiting the spectators, who were generous with their applause. Wild shooting again proved a more formidable foe to the Wanderers than any of the home team, and spoiled them from scoring when they had the opportunity. Bullough put in a strong work and proved a thorn in the side of the left home wing, Godwin especially being sadly harassed by him. Smalley was next prominent, and showed that he was capable of dealing with difficult shots in a workable manner. Everton were again swarming in front of the Wanderers citadel, and McGregor had hard lines with a grand high shot. Turner from a throw in rushed the leather to the corner, and centred splendidly, and the leather and Smalley were rushed through together. Martindale was nearly being served the same trick, but got the leather away in a marvellous manner only to see it rushed up again and put through by Hammond. Everton again were to the fore, chiefly by the aid of Parry, who made the fourth goal as easy one for Hammond. Half-time result; Everton 4 goals Bolton Wanderers Reserves 1 goal. The second half opened in a sensational manner, to the evident surprise of the homesters. The Wanderers rushed the leather up and beat Smalley within one minute from the start. Both ends were visited in turn the players seemed rather excited, and nothing substantial was effected. Smalley had a very difficult shot to deal with from the foot of Turner but he cleared in a champion style. Everton began to press, and Hammond shot the fifth goal. It did not take the homesters very long before they scored the next, for the leather was no sooner kicked off, than it was rushed into the visitors territory, and McGregor put the final touch on. The game was very one sided, the visitors being evidently pumped out, and Gordon and McGregor were rushing the ball to their end every few minutes. From one of their dribbles Murray put on the seventh goal, beating the custodian with an oblique shot. Again McGregor was to the fore and passed to Murray, who passed back, and McGregor scored the eigth goal to the delight of the enthusiastic spectators. The game continued on these lines, and the visitors did not have a look in the game. Final result Everton reserves 8 goals, Bolton Wanderers 2 goal. Everton:- Smalley, goal, Dobson (captain), and Cresswell, backs, Martin, R. Jones, and Parry, half-backs, Gordon, Godwin, McGregor, Murray, and Hammond, forwards.

EVERTON LEAGUE V SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY
Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 23 September 1890
Splendid weather favoured this event, which took place on the Anfield enclosure last evening.  The visitors who are strangers to the Everton spectators came with a renowned name, they being the Runners-up for the English Cup last season.  They brought their full strength with the exception of Thompson, who it will be remember assisted the Sunderland Albion against the Anfielders when the Albion visited here.  Everton were without Latta and Brady, whose places were taken by Gordon and McGregor, the change being very satisfactory to their supporters as it is said that the executive intend giving their players a rest in turn, so that they will be enabled to keep up their League form.  Losing the toss Johnson set the ball in motion for Sheffield by sending over to his left, but Kirkwood neatly robbing Mumford put his side at once on the attack, and Chadwick just missed by putting over the bar.  From the goal kick Holt bested Ingram and tipping the leather forward Geary became prominent by a grand run towards Smith, but as he was about to let fly Herd came to the rescue and safely averted danger.  After Kirkwood was applauded for two well-meant shots Geary was again to the front, but from his pass Gordon sent outside.  The Sheffielders now had a race along on the right, but Doyle was a great barrier to Bennett and Ingram, and dispossessing them he gave to his forwards, and Chadwick and Milward getting to work on the left, the former sent across to Gordon, who in turn gave to Geary the favourite centre banging through the first point for his side with a shot that left no doubt in the minds of the 5,000 spectators who had assembled.  Chadwick, Milward, and Campbell now showed some grand passing, but Brayshaw frustrated their combined efforts by a huge kick, which was the means of “Mickey” Bennett and Ingram again becoming dangerous.  Chadwick and Milward now got to work, and, assailing along through all opposition the former put on the second goal with a grand shot, which in its progress hit the underside of the crossbar, giving Smith no chance to finger it.  Getting into line, the strangers with great dash got into the Everton quarters and looked like scoring, when Hannah cleared magnificently.  Coming again, Doyle had to concede a corner to Johnson, which was got rid of by Holt and Geary gave Smith a warm handful to deal with.  Another pretty run was made by the home front, but Gordon shot outside.  From this left off the visitors came away with a kick and a rush and Woolhouse and Mumford getting into close quarters, the former screwed across the goalmouth when Campbell, endeavoring to stem off the ball, accidentally put it through his own goal, thus giving the Sheffield men their first goal.  After some midfield play, in which Holt and Kirkwood were the shinning lights, Geary again treated the onlookers to one of his sprints, which he finished up by treating Smith with a beauty, the custodian finding the ball too hot to hold.  This success brought about the interval, Everton crossing over with the score 3 to 1 in their favour.  Restarting Chadwick completely nonplussed his opponents causing the visitors to concede two corners.  Angus was now called by Bennett, but he steered the attempt in capital style.  After good play by Gordon and McGregor, Geary enabled Campbell to score the fourth point.  Then came the most superb run of the evening, as Geary from a pass by Holt, fastened on the festered on the leather and dashing away worked beautifully down to Smith, and parting to McGregor that players tipped the ball through.  This performance by Geary was loudly cheered, as it thoroughly deserved to be.  Play of a give and take nature was now indulged in, but no further scoring took place, Everton thus winning a nicely-contested game by 5 goals to nil.  Teams; - Everton; Angus, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Holt, and Campbell, half-backs; Gordon, McGregor, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.  Sheffield Wednesday; - Smith, goal; Brayshaw, and Herd, backs; Dungworth, Betts, and Cowley, half-backs; Bennett, Ingram, W. Johnson, Woolhouse, and Mumford, forwards.  Referee Mr. Abrahams, Crewe. 

EVERTON V SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY
September 23 1890. The Sheffield Independent.
At Liverpool, last evening Sheffield kick-off, and play during the first half was grandly contested. Geary, McGregor and Chadwick scored for Everton, whilst Wednesday obtained one point, Everton leading at half-time by three goals to one. Upon resuming Everton played grandly, Campbell and McGregor adding to the score. The Everton backs kicked finely, and stopped the Wednesday rushes in splendid style. Result Everton 5 goals, Sheffield Wednesday 1.

EVERTON 5 SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 1
September 23 1890. The Liverpool Courier
The runners up for the English Cup and champions of the Alliance (Division Two) paid their first visit to the Anfield enclosure last evening, where they were opposed by the Everton League team, which however, was minus Brady and Latta, whose places were taken by Gordon and McGregor of the reserves team. The weather was beautifully fine, and there would be about 4,000 persons present. The visitors kicked off, and Kirkwood at once stopped the rush, where upon Gordon sent one to Geary, who after a short run transferred to Chadwick, who shot over the bar, whilst a moment later, Geary shaved the post with a fast shot. Play was all in favour of the home team, and Smith has to knock out a shot from Kirkwood. The ball was hovering round the Wednesday posts in an ominous fashion, the backs with difficulty clearing the danger. Milward and Chadwick put in some grand play on the left, which, however, was spoiled by Geary shooting wide. The ‘'Blades'' then rushed to the centre, but Hannah interposed, and play again raged in front of the visitors goal, which was captured by McGregor amidst vociferous cheering. Following this reverse the ‘'Blades'' played up vigorously and made up vigorously, and made a couple of dangerous rushes on the home goal. Doyle gave a ‘'corner'' but as nothing came of it Everton went away from the goal kick and Chadwick scored with a tremendous shot from the left. The Wednesday forwards were now conspicuous by some good play, but the ball rolled over the line. A couple of corners kicks were conceded, Everton, Campbell steering the ball wide of the uprights. The ‘'Blades'' were hotly pressed, and Smith put in a fine shot from Chadwick over the bar. The ensuing corner kick was cleared, and the visiting forwards dashed away in grand combination, Hannah, however, cleared finely, and Geary took the ball up the centre. Betts stopped the rush, but the attack was renewed, Gordon shooting high over the bar. The visitors now made as most determined attack on the Everton stronghold, and Campbell running up, unfortunately put the ball through his own goal. Everton again attacked from the centre kick, and the Wednesday defence was again taxed to the utmost. Brayshaw kicked away, and the Everton goal had a narrow escape of being recaptured, Geary scored a third for Everton with a grand shot and half-time was called shortly afterwards with Everton leading by three goals to one. The home team restarted, and at once took up the attack, Gordon spoiling a good chance by shooting high over the bar. A free kick to Everton in the Wednesday half placed the visitors citadel in jeopardy, but the danger was removed, and the Sheffielders raced to the other end, the ball being played over the line. Woodhouse and Milward were playing a good game on the visitors left, were met by a sturdy defence. A hot attackwas now made on the Sheffield goal, which almost succumbed to McGregor, who shot straight into the custodian's hands. The latter cleared, and the visitors centre rushed away, only to be stopped by Doyle. The Everton left now took up the attack, the game being hotly contested. Dungworth cleared, and a long kick by Betts took play to the Everton lines. a corner kick accured to the visitors, who made a capital attempt to increase their score. Kirkwood interposed in time, and on play being taken to the other end, Campbell scored the fourth goal with a magnificent shot. The centre kick brought no relief to the visitors, and Geary receiving the ball in his own half, made a beautiful run to the oppose end of the field, where he centred grandly, with the result that McGregor again put the ball past Smith this additional point being hailed with a loud outburst of cheering. The ‘'Blades'' nothing daunted, made a spirited attack on the Everton goal. Hannah and Doyle, however, were impassable, and as the home forwards were playing a grand combined game, the Shefiield men had all their work cut out to prevent the ‘'Leaguers'' from scoring again. From a pass by Geary, Milward and Chadwick sped rapidly away, the former's shot only passing the visitors uprights by the merest shade. Despite several well-meant efforts, the visitors forwards were unable to reach the home goal, the defence being superb. Later on Sheffield had a good chance of scoring, but failed to take advantage of it. No further points were scored, although Everton pressed to the end, and the result was- Everton 5 goals, Sheffield Wednesday 1 goal. Teams; Everton: - Angus, goal, Hannah (captain), and Doyle, backs, Kirkwood, Holt, and Kirkwood, half-backs, Gordon, McGregor, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Sheffield Wednesday: - Smith, goal, Brayshaw, and Hard backs, Dugworth, Cawley, and Betts, half-backs, Mumford, Woodhouse, Dungworth, Bennett, and Johnston, forwards.

ACCRINGTON v. EVERTON.
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 27 September 1890
The visit of the Liverpool champions to Accrington, this afternoon, aroused great interest, and, favoured with fine weather, the fixture attracted some 5,000 spectators.  Accrington were handicapped in having four men on the sick list, Wilkinson being disabled in the Sheffield match on Thursday, and Joe Barlow, reserve man, had to be substituted. The start was delayed till four o’clock to allow Liverpool folks to witness the match, and they were present in very strong force. Teams: — Accrington. —T. Hay, goal; McDermid and Nesbitt, backs; Sanders, Haworth, and Tattersall, half-backs; Gallocher, Whitehead, Barlow, Thompson, and Barbour, forwards. Everton. — Angus, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Holt, and Campbell, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Geary, Milward and Chadwick, forwards.
Referee, Mr. Lockett.   Accrington won the toss, and decided to play with the sun and wind in their favour, Geary started the ball at once. Hay had to save, Barbour replying with a shot at the other end. Accrington forced the play, and then Geary was making tracks, but was felled by Howarth.  A grand kick by McDermid resulted in a corner to the Reds, but Thompson shot outside. Hannah repelled a good attempt Barbour. Everton attacked, and Milward gave the finishing touch to cross from Latta, but he was palpably offside, and the point was disallowed. Everton looked dangerous, and Brady missed a very easy chance, Gallocher soon afterwards doing the same at the other end. So far Everton had shown very little of their reputed brilliancy, Accrington having quite as much of the attack. After 23 minutes’s play, Whitehead scored with a fine shot, which Angus struck, but failed to clear. Three minutes later Gallocher put in grand shot from the line, for which Accrington unsuccessfully claimed a goal. The Reds again attacked, and some grand work by Whitehead enabled Sanders to have a shot. Accrington were now playing a splendid game. Everton being severely pressed. Whitehead missed his kick at a favouabie moment. Hay twice saved gallantly, but at a third effort Geary equalised, after 38 minutes play. Barbour shot into Angus’s hands, and then Hay saved a magnificent shot from Geary, and Everton had an unsuccessful claim for a goal. At halftime the score was—Accrington 1, Everton 1.  Immediately on resuming Everton attacked, and Chadwick put the ball through, but he was plainly off-side, and the referee promptly ruled no goal. Milward, however, scored with a beauty a few minutes later. Everton kept up the pressure, and Hay fisted out a shot from Chadwick. For some time matters were pretty even, play being confined to midfield. Hands close in gave the Reds a chance, but it was not improved upon. Sanders pulled Geary up grandly. Barlow put in a grand screw, which Angus just scooped away and a corner to the Reds was fruitless.  On the whole play was of a mediocre character, though there were brilliant flashes. Hay just saved from an attempt by Geary, Nesbitt dashing up, frustrated an almost certain score. Good work by Barlow brought Angus’s services into requisition. Altogether, however, the exhibition was disappointing, the combination being poor. Result—Everton 2, Accrington 1.

EVERTON REVIEW
September 27 th 1890. The Liverpool Daily Post.
The League competition progressed another stage last Saturday, and the Everton club still keep the lead; and what is more if present form can only be maintained, they will do so to the end. Everton had previously defeated West Bromwich Albion and Wolverhampton Wanderers in League engagement in a rather one-sided fashion, but as the Midland organisations this season are reckoned not to be up to old form, we were advised to wait, as there were one or two hot irons in Lancashire in coming in contact with which Everton was sure to get singed. The Bolton Wanderers were anticipate to do the first scorching; but the result of last Saturday's match at the “trotter town,” showed the Wanderers to be no better in the matter of skill than their Midland brethren of the League had been when opposed to Everton, and the latter won by 5 goals, a result that even the most sanguine supporters of the club would never have predicated. This leaves Everton with the splendid goal average of 14 against 1 for the three matches played the nearest approach to which is the fixtures of last year's champion, Preston North End having scored 6 goals for 1 against. In matter of points, however, Burnley and Wolverhampon Wanderers run Everton very close, each of the former having scored 5, but the “Wolves” have played a game more than the others. The visit paid by Everton to Bolton was brimful of excitement and had been anticipated with a keen relish by the thousands who flocked to the ground, fully 12,000 persons having parted with the “nimble sixpence” and upwards at the paygates' so that the home club would have some good healing salve for the wound inflicted by their visitors. Of the game it had barely been five minutes in progress before Everton showed their vast superiority. The one set of forwards were literally left standing still while the others were working, and this to a capital purpose, as the Wanderers defence was continually being harassed. The Everton players, however, should not forget as they occurinally do, that better results are obtained by good combination than by selfishly dallying with the ball; and it is to be hoped their well remember this, otherwise there will be a shock given some Saturday afternoon to the “nervous system” of Liverpool, which it will take some time to get the better of. The greater speed of the Everton forwards, the superior tricky and robbing tactics of the halves, and the sterling back play of Hannah and Doyle, soon told its tale, and only for the good defence of Jones and Somerville, and the at times smart saves by Parkinson, the score must have been doubled, especially in the first half. Individually the visiting players were about equal in point of merit, but more short passing by the forwards and less dribbling by Doyle would have been more serviceable. With the exception of the backs, the Wanderers were nowhere generally speaking against the Everton attack, although now and again Davenport and Munre got close in, but without any success. If Accrington intend making good the boast they are said to have made re Everton to-day they will have in shape better than they did last Saturday at Nottingham where the County, who are not credited with having played a particularly brilliant game, defeated them by 5 goals to none. The Reds, however, had the misfortune to be handicapped by several of their best men being absent, which their principal forward, Kirkham, met with a mishap which made him of little service for the rest of ther game. It is to be hoped Accrington will have better luck than this today, as Everton like to get all the credit they can for their victories.

ACCRINGTON 1 EVERTON 2 (Game 48)
September 29 1890. The Liverpool Courier.
The Liverpool club played its fourth league fixture on Saturday at Accrington in good weather. The ground, which was surrounded by 5,000 people, was somewhat soft owing to the rain. The home team was weakened by the absence of Stevenson Mclennan, Kirkham, and Wilkinson. Everton played the usual combination, and the teams were presented by the following; - Accrington: - Hay, goal Mc Dermid, and Nesbitt, backs, Saunders, Howarth, and Tattersall half-backs Gallacher, Whitehead, Barbour, Thompson and Barlow forwards. Everton: - Angus goal, Hannah (captain), and Doyle backs, Kirkwood, Holt, and Campbell, half-backs, Latta, Brady Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. About 1,500 persons travelled by excursion trains from Liverpool for the purpose of seeing the match. Promptly to time Geary kicked off, and Chadwick and Milward, lost no time in making way forwards the Accrington goal. Milward centred, and Geary dropped on the leather right in front, but Hay was too smart for him, and after his fist out, Brady sent over the line, Thompson was off, and getting well down, he passed to Barbour, who gave Angus a very difficult one to stop. Gallacher played very trickily, and the whole of the forwards continuing nicely, made Doyle and Hannah skip about, and make some effective saves. Geary was on the wing, but Howarth unceremoniously brought him to earth, when he had made fine progess. Tattersall smartly arrested an advance by Chadwick and Geary and giving the ball to the front rank a good position was obtained. Thompson and Tattersall, from good points, putting the globe on the wrong side of the posts. Similar tactics followed at the other end, the shooting however, being better, Latta gave a beauty Hay, and this being got rid of, Milward quietly kicked through, only to find that he was considered offside. The visitors had seemingly found their measure and the operations were for some time continued to the Accrington end. Just one dash away, and Everton retaliated, Brady missing a fairly easy thing. Barbour, and Thompson slipped away, and the latter sent in, Angus running out and saving his charge neatly. Ensuing upon this, Gallacher was responsible for a very wild attempt, when score seemed a certainly, Hannah tendered a corner, which passed off without event. The homesters were working more strongly and Everton could not force a passage. Barlow was afforded one or two fair chances, which he would not accept, but the threatened breaking of the ice at last occurred. When Whitehead propelled a high one, which Angus made a smack at his fist, and knocked it through his own goal. Weather it was the treacherous state of the ball or ground was not quite apparent, but it was certain that Everton were not showing any brilliancy in their movements. The home right wing fitted down, and Gallacher from off the goalline, sent in a grand one, which grazed the post. The Everton boys could not keep their feet, and were fairly non-plussed, as there was a vast improvement in the movements of the ‘'Reds'' so much so that Doyle and Hannah had to knuckle down to work with a vengeance. All the play was in favour of the home team until Geary hopped on to the ball, and then dashed along in one of those rare and exciting flashes which have procured him his fame. Passing to the left wing a kick was made by Milward, Hay just sustaining his charge intact for a moment, as Geary immediately after although pounced upon by the backs, got his shot in, and put matters on an equal basic. There was a pleasing advance in Everton's form, and their first taste of success infused them with new strength. Geary had a try, Hay having to fist away, and upon this Chadwick kicked a few inches over the bar. Half-time result Accrington 1 goal; Everton 1 goal. On the restart the home boys made a transient visit to the Everton end, but were repulsed in quick time. Geary dribbled finely right down to the line, and shot to the post, where Latta was standing. The outside right put it passes the goalkeeper, and was of course ruled offside. There was a complete transformation in the style of play, and the ‘'Reds'' back couldn't cope with the tricky movements of the forwards in front of goal. After the ball had been located for a length of time, more than a dozen yards from the goalmouth, Milward with a fine twist defeated Hay, and the visitors consequently took the lead. Better acquaintance with the heavy ground seemed to account for the advanced form of the visiting attack. Pretty play was seen on the right wing, but just when the score was several times imminent, either Hay or Nesbitt stepped in and averted disaster. A couple of fouls on hands assisted Accrington, and the ball was removed to the visitors quarters, where Doyle headed out two hard attempts. Geary went off again but after traveling half the length of the field, he was cleverly robbed by Saunders. For some minutes the homeboys held the upper hand and a momentous period was spent. Angus holding out a grease effort from Barlow. The visitors took up the running, several fairly easy chances were missed, and Hays gave a corner, but the defence could not be broke down. The game now was not particularly brilliant in passing, and it had degenerated into a kind of rough and tumber affair. Final result, Accrington 1 goal, Everton 2 goals.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 HANLEY 2
September 29 1890. The Liverpool Courier
A highly satisfactory number of spectators assembled at the Everton ground to witness this match. Farmer appeared in the home team. During the first half, each side scored a goal each. Afterwards Murray for Everton scored twice, and Forester for Hanley once, and the Reserves winning 3-2.
Everton team:- Smalley, goal, Dobson (captain) and Cresswell, backs, Martin, Jones (r), and Parry half-backs, Gordon, McGregor, Hammond, Murray, and Farmer

ACCRINGTON V EVERTON
Athletic News - Monday 29 September 1890
THE ‘REDS” JUST MISS RISING TO THE OCCASION
By “Nibbes.”
The visit of the Liverpool club to the East Lancashire town is always regarded as a prominent feature on the Accrington club's card; in like fashion as the “Reds” are always welcome visitors at Anfield-road. Whilst Everton were able to put their full team into the held, Accrington were more than slightly handicapped, for in addition to the fact that neither Stevenson nor McLennan was able to resume his usual place, the forward ranks were disorganized through the absence of Kirkham and Wilkinson, the vacancies being left to promising youngsters in Barlow and Whitehead, both of whom had made a commendable show at Sheffield on Thursday night. There was brisk business done in the opening exchanges, after Everton had kicked off against the sun, for Tom Hay was directly called upon. Geary got under weigh for the other goal, and was going well on for a smack at Hay, when Haworth spread-eagled him, and then Latta pounced upon the ball, hanged it across to Milward, who was on the off-side boundary, and the last-named player promptly put it past Hay, but the point of course was overruled, Gallocher acknowledging the let-off by missing a ridiculously easy opportunity at the other end. The next few minutes, however, saw a more Interesting phase of the game, from an Accrington point of view, as Whitehead, dashing off. emulated his Sheffield feat by spanking a good shot in the direction of Angus, who fisted the ball through his own goal, and thus a point fell to the “Reds.” A further score was struck off for some reason or other. Mr. Lockett afterwards gave his opinion that the ball had gone over the bar. From the position the shot was taken, and to anyone who followed its course in the simplest possible fashion, the ball could not possibly have gone over—didn't in fact—and Accrington had to be content with having a most legitimate point struck off. This doubtless pleased the Evertonians so much that they couldn't do anything better than score a goal on their own account, this falling to Geary, after slap-bang shot at short range from the little player had been gallantly repelled by Hay. And then, curious to relate, what appeared to be another goal was also numbered among the dead, so to speak, Mr. Lockett allowing the visitors the benefit of a corner when Chadwick had to all appearances shot the leather clean through after a commendable piece of dodging. However, on tuning round and getting the advantage of a breeze which had sprung up. Chadwick, I think it was, gave his side the lead with a shot which allowed of “no possible, probable shadow of doubt." and this was just after Latta had stood under the bar almost to make the best use of a shy across the goal from Milward. The ensuing fare placed before the notice of the onlookers consisted of turns about at attacking. Latta and Geary frequently made efforts- and splendid efforts which were equally well frustrated by Haworth and Sanders, who were all over the show. Then the Everton defenders were hard put to it, and several times Barlow got well-directed shots In at Angus, whilst on a few other occasions, particularly in three cases where Whitehead was to the fore with really grand work, the former was unfortunate enough to get in a moment too late. The best chance of the day was unluckily lost to Accrington in this fashion.
These, I think, are about the chief features of a most stubbornly contested game, and of a game in which it took the Evertonians all their time to keep up their position on the League calendar. The finish was in their favour. Really, the stabs of the scoring was three-two, and although assuming that it had been the case, and that Everton were then a goal in hand, it must be taken into consideration that Accrington had a goal struck off at a time which would have done them a power of good. Little Holt did rare business on the Everton side, and perhaps the backs all round had an equal share of work, whilst each goal graced by a capital custodian. Hay just having rather more of the work. Briefly, it was a good, hard game. Everton, with the strong team they had, might have considered themselves fortunate to have made a draw. A win for them was a slice of good luck, fact which may be ascribed to “circumstances over which &.c." 

LIVERPOOL DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 29 September 1890
By the Loiterer
George Farmer met with a grand reception on stepping on the field for Everton against Hanley Town.  There was not much in the teams, Everton landing home by three goals to two.
The Accrington posters quite fetched a number of Evertonians.  Our local clubs don’t go in for very elaborate advertising, hence the consternation at the effect.  A few persons I saw eyeing the bill at Exchanged Station had their features extended something like the lad on a well-known soap advertisement. 
NOTES FROM THE NORTH
J.R Auld, the Sunderland skipper, has been unburdening his conscience to a self-styled critic.  I hope that he feels all the lighter for seeing it in print.  The Sunderland captain is credited with the statement that his team have only Everton to fear in the competition for the English cup.  This, of course, is quite in keeping with captain Auld’s reputation as a modest man.  I am afraid that he is doing himself and his team an injustice.  Has he forgotten how hollow Sunderland defeated Everton last season, and that what they have done once they can do again?  Of course, they can so clear the way for Sunderland’s coming.  I wouldn’t answer for what may occur at Everton, but I feel assured that when Everton come here they will be gobbled up as greedily as a delicious bit of the staple product for which their town is famous. 

EVERTON V ACCRINGTON
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 29 September 1890
Everton made a second journey to East Lancashire on Saturday, to play the first of their two League engagements with Accrington, and took their full team with them.  The homesters however, had to put up with the absence of Kirkham and Wilkinson, who are suffering from injuries.  The ground was on the soft side, caused by the forenoon rain but at kick-off time the sun came out, and a pleasant afternoon ensued, Everton were the first to appear. An excursion party of about 2,000 were present from Liverpool in time to see the kick-off. There were about 5000 spectators assembled when the following faced each other;- Everton; Angus, goal; Hannah and Doyle, backs; Kirkwood, Holt and Campbell, half-backs; Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.  Accrington; - Hay, goal; McDermit, and Nesbit, backs; Saunders, Haworth, and Tattersall, half-backs; Gallocher, Whitehead, Barbour, Thompson, and Barlow, forwards.  Referee; Mr. Lockett, Stoke. 
Hannah had the misfortune to lose the toss and Geary kicked off against the sun and wind. Everton immediately went away, and Hay had to steer, a feat which Angus had to do a moment later. Accrington attempted to make further headway, but were sent back by Doyle and Hannah, and Geary, in his efforts to gain ground, was tripped up by Haworth.  Everton, having put in some beautiful passing, looked dangerous when Tattersall interposed. The relief was only temporary; however, as Geary trundled through and crossed to Latta, who assisted Milward in beating Hay, but the point was disallowed for off-side. Everton, despite the elements, hemmed in the homesters, but they only received a barren corner. The Reds then broke away on the left, but failed to get beyond Hannah, and Brady just missed scoring within a few-inches. Angus now had to save from Thompson, which he did neatly, but Gallocher, meeting the throw out, kicked an off- side.  Haworth having put a corner kick over the bar, a lot of midfield play took place, and the homesters came near scoring twice, but were ultimately sent back by Holt and Kirkwood. At length Accrington had their reward, as Angus, from a shot by Barbour, fisted through own goal, 25 minutes from the-start. With this taste of prosperity Accrington renewed their exertions, and narrowly escaped augmenting, but were easily baulked, and the Reds had to put in a deal of work to stop the visitors, who seemed unable to cope with the ridges in the ground. The Evertonians rallied, and Geary, dashing through, sent to Milward and Chadwick, who both missed their kicks, but it was left to Everton's centre, who had followed up, to make the game level with a shot which gave Hay no chance. Hopes of Everton having the lead owing to Chadwick’s scoring were frustrated by the action of the referee, who, instead, only conceded a corner, which brought about half-time, and the score-Accrington, 1 goal; Everton, 1. Restarting, Barbour kicked up hill, but the ball was soon brought back by Geary, who screwed across the goal mouth, and Chadwick scored another offside goal. Nothing daunted with this third reverse, however, Everton again returned to the attack, and after some fine play Milward made no mistake by scoring for Everton, to the immense delight of his Liverpudlian supporters. Again Everton attacked Hay's charge rather severely, without doing any harm, and then Gallocher was instrumental in changing the venue. Doyle, however, passed forward to Latta and the latter narrowly escaped lowering the Reds' colours, a barren corner only accruing. By the aid of hands against Campbell, Accrington crossed the line in a half-hearted fashion, and then Geary had another look in, when intercepted by Sanders, and Barlow, following up the kick, made Hannah exert himself, and Brady not only had a fruitless corner, but had the misfortune to slip the ball past, and also headed one outside the upright. Try as hard as they could, Everton could not further pierce, -as Hay was playing finely between. The uprights, and consequently Geary, Latta, and Brady saw their work go for nothing. About a quarter of an hour from the finish the Reds aroused themselves and twice called on Angus to fist out, and then a succession of kick- outs by Nesbitt and Tattersall was resorted to in order to stem the rushes of Everton's right wing and centre. Accrington then had a chance to draw level, but Barbour missed it, and Everton called on Hay to fist away two fine shots. To the credit of Accrington, they played up pluckily to the finish, but failed to get on equal terms, and Everton won, after a medium game by 2 goals to 1. Everton still heads the League list through over- throwing Accrington, though by the narrow majority of 2 to 1, the smallness of the score, no doubt, being caused by Everton getting quite at seas with the long grass and ridges in the ground, particularly near the goal month. The Evertonians did not show up to anything like their old form, and it may be that they held Accrington too cheaply. Angus, in goal for the winners, did some nice punting but made a fatal mistake by fisting through his own goal. Hannah and Doyle were hard at work throughout the game as they had not only their own share to do, but also that of the halves, who for once in a way did not-shine. The forwards at times were very prominent, but were hampered very much in front of goal by the bad state of the grass. Hay, who had more to do in goal than Angus, had always to be on the alert, but he was very fortunate with his saves McDermid was better than- Nesbitt at back, but neither was good, and -resorted too much to kicking out whenever they had a chance. Haworth and Tattersall were very safe at half-back, but Saunders looks more after the man than the ball. Forward, Gallocher and Whitehead were the best wing pair, the dodgys and tricky tactics of the former and the speed shown by the latter being very prominent, Barbour did very well in centre, and the left wing was only a medium one.

ANGUS
Tuesday September 30th, Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette -
Angus, the well-known Everton custodian, formerly of Sunderland Albion, is on visit to Sunderland.