EVERTON SIGNINGS
July 2, 1892. The Blackburn Standard
The Everton Football Club have engaged the following players to appear with the team at Goodison Park next season. Bell, international forward, of Dumbarton; Boyle, of Dumbarton, the international half-back and Dewar, who played such a fine game for Sunderland Albion last season. Many clubs have been after and have offered fabulous sums to Bell, but he prefers to play with the same team as his old club mate, Latta.
The new ground of the Everton Football Club is being pushed forward with all speed, and it will be finished by the time the 1 st of September arrives. On the date the Bolton Wanderers open the ground, and it will be a big day in Liverpool.
NEW EVERTON PLAYERS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 02 July 1892
The Everton Football Club have engaged the following players to appear with the team at Goodison-rd, next season;- Bell, International forward, of Dumbarton; Boyle, of Dumbarton, International half-back; and Dewar, who played such a fine back game for Sunderland Albion last season. Many clubs have been after and have offered fabulous sums to Bell, but he prefers to play with the same team as his old club-mate Latta.
McLEAN
Scottish Referee - Friday 08 July 1892
The already formidable list of players engaged by the new Liverpool Football Club has just received an important accession. McLean, the late Everton full back, has been engaged as reserve back for next season, whilst Malcolm McVean of Third Lanark, has also been secured. If all the stories are true the Liverpool Association Club has risked the hostility of the Football League by meddling with the registered players of some of the affiliated clubs.
CHARLIE JOLIFFE
Stalybridge Reporter - Saturday 09 July 1892
Charlie Joliffe, the late goalkeeper of the Everton A.F.C., is open for an engagement for the coming season, and would not object to a good junior club. Joliffe’s address is 143, Granton-road, Liverpool. There are clubs in this district to whom Joliffe would be of great service.
McLEAN TO LIVERPOOL
July 9, 1892. Preston Guardian.
McLean, the late Everton full-back has been engaged as reserve back next season for Liverpool. Doyle, who was reported a few days ago to have signed for Everton, opened a public house in Glasgow on Saturday, the Magistrates having granted him the licence a few days previously. Bell and Boyle of Everton, of Dumbarton about whom similar reports have been in circulations, played for Dumbarton last week a football tournament n Glasgow.
A LITTLE FOOTBALL
Cricket And Football Field-Saturday 9 July 1892
By Richard Samuel
There has been another flourish of trumpets by the Liverpool clubs, for it has been duly announced McVean, of 3rd Lanark, had been engaged and also McLean, late of Everton, as reverse full backs. It is rather rough on the burly Mac, and either shows that the Liverpool club have a full committed of first class backs or Mac’s abilities are not fully recognized. Just as a back slap at the Everton club, it was stated that bell and Boyle had committed themselves in Scotland, and of course their services would be lost to the Everton club. Well, all I can say is that the Everton Committee are not alarmed at the state of affairs, but without making any great fuss about such matters they are quite comfortably awaiting the arrival of the 1st of September.
NUGGETS
Cricket And Football Field-Saturday 9 July 1892
SERIOUS ACCIDENT TO THE EVERTON GOALKEEPER.
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 09 July 1892
Richard Williams, the popular Everton custodian, who is employed at the works adjoining the Mersey Railway Central Station, Birkenhead, met with a serious accident yesterday afternoon. It appears that several men were engaged fixing some railway carriage wheels, one of which slipped and fell upon Williams, crushing one of his feet very severely. He was speedily removed in a cab to his residence in New Chester-road, Rock Ferry, where he was attended by Drs, Newington and Spratley, who expressed their opinion that he will not be able leave the house for at least six weeks. Williams is also a cricketer of great promise, and only yesterday Mr. James of Ravencroft Rock Ferry, was to have given him a trial, and if approved of he would undoubtedly have been found a place in the Cheshire County eleven. Footballers generally will learn of this unfortunate accident with deep regret, as Williams had attained a position of distinction in the Everton League team. It will be remembered that last season when Jardine the Everton goalkeeper was injured at Bolton, Williams was chosen to take his place, and the selection proved a good one.
ACCIDENT TO THE EVERTON GOALKEEPER
July 11 1892 Liverpool Mercury
On Friday afternoon Richard Williams, the popular goalkeeper of the Everton F.C., met with a serious incident. He is employed at the works adjoining the Mersey Railway central station, which engaged in helping to fix some carriage wheels, one of them slipped and crushed his foot severely. He was taken in a cab to his residence and will not be able to leave his home for five or six weeks.
EVERTON NEWS
Athletic News - Monday 11 July 1892
By The Loiterer
In football, matters are rather quiet. At Goodison-road, the errection of the stands are going on apace, and will be finished by the end of the month. A little while ago Mr. Molyneux was praying for rain, now he wants sunshine; but there is nothing very much amiss with the weather as far as the turf, which looks well, is concerned.
Bell and Boyle, who agreed to play for Everton, have committed themselves, and according to the rules of the English Association they will be of no use to our crack club; but the committee take it quite comfortably, and assure me the men will play for them next season. Well, all I can say is that I hope the committee will not be disappointed. The supporters of the Everton Club will be pleased to learn that there is really nothing in the rumour about Geary and the committee being at loggerheads, and as a sort of protest against the insinuation Geary asked to be allowed to sign on for another year, and this the committee agreed to, and now he is engaged to the end of season 1894. As regards Holt and Chadwick, the dissatisfaction of these two players at the result of their joint benefit still exists, and they have taken their grievance to that football court of chancery, the English Association. I am very sorry, but I cannot see that the Association can assist them at all. They say that a certain member of the committee, now resigned, promised them 200 pounds each as the proceeds of the benefit match, but there is nothing in the minutes about this, neither is it included in their agreement with the club, and the present committee, at all events, disclaim any knowledge of such promise being made. The two players assert that until what they consider this obligation of the club is fulfilled, they will remain idle rather than play for them.
BOOTLE F.C.
July 16, 1892. The Blackburn Standard
The Bootle F.C., is to be turned into a Limited liability company. At the meeting of the members the other evening, there were promises of 90 shares being taken up, and Mr. George Mahon, of Everton F.C., assured the Bootle Club of every assistance form Everton Football Club.
NUGGETS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 16 July 1892
ACCIDENT TO THE EVERTON GOALKEEPER.
Liverpool Weekly Courier - Saturday 16 July 1892
A serious accident occurred on Friday afternoon to R. Williams, the well-known Everton custodian (formerly of Bromborough Pool Football Club). William., who is employed at the works adjoining the Birkenhead (Central) Station of the Mersey Railway, was engaged with other men in fixing some railway wheels of great weight, when one of them, by some mis-chance, slipped and fell with considerable force upon his foot, crushing it very severely. He suffered great agony, and was removed in a cab to his home in New Chester-road, Rock Ferry. Medical assistance was summoned, and Dr’s. Newington and Spratley were soon in attendance. They consider Williams will be confined to his bed for six weeks at least. Williams was about to the secure the coveted position of a place in the Cheshire eleven, he being a cricketer of great promise, and only on Friday but for the un unfortunate occurrence, would have been given a trial by Mr. James Ravenscroft, and would in all probability have obtained a place in the eleven. At the time when the Everton league custodian (Jardine) met with an injury at Bolton last season, the executive trusted Williams with Jardine’s post. His success against Derby County notably and other league team, place him in the first rank of goalkeepers of the day.
THE BOOTLE FOOTBALL CLUB.
Liverpool Weekly Courier - Saturday 16 July 1892
A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY FORMED.
A public meeting was held on Monday in the Bootle Town-hall for the purpose of considering the steps to be taken regarding the future of the Bootle Association Football Club. The Mayor (Mr. J. Vicars) presided, and there we a very attendance. The Mayoress was also on the platform. The Chairman said that it was impossible to carry on the club with the support that had hitherto been given it, and therefore the members had decided to turn it into a limited liability company. The members of the present executive had frequently been called upon to put their hands into their pocket., and if sufficient support not forthcoming he hoped that the public would excuse them from retiring. Some difficulty had arisen in respect to the tenancy of the Hawthorne-road ground, and he would ask the secretary to explain it to the meeting.
Mr. Roche, secretary, said that the member, of the Bootle Cricket Club, from whom they rented the ground, bad been requested to reduce the rental and to forego some of the privileges which they had with respect to admission to the ground. The cricketers had refused to accede to this, and he(Mr. Roche) had therefore been instructed to intimate that all correspondence on the matter would have to cease.
Mr. John Morton, one of the vice-president of the club, dealt more fully with the attempted arrangement, with the cricket club, and said that now as the correspondence had been closed he for one would not again bow the knee and approach the cricketers, and he thought that was the feeling with others of the executive. He was sorry to say, enthusiast as he in football, that there seemed to be a very poor outlook for the club. If any negotiations were to be opened with the cricket club a new executive would have to be formed.
Mr. James Imray, vice-president, said that they now had the call upon the greater part of a very good football team; they were in the second division of the League; and they would be able to secure a much more attractive list of fixtures than hitherto, and if the public would only agree to pay twopence per match more he could not see why the club should not succeed.
Mr. Roche in reply to a query, said that promises had been made by gentlemen to take up 80 shares. The members had been prevented from issuing a provisional prospectus, as no definite arrangements had made as to a ground for next season.
The feeling of the meeting was taken as to how the club should be carried on, and it was found to be unanimously in favour of it being formed into a limited liability company.
The gentlemen present were solicited to take shares, and a resulted in promises to the number of 90.
Mahon, of the Everton Club, said that the members of the Bootle F.C. would have every assistance from his club.
An executive was formed to act pro. tern for the foundation of the company, the following being elected : —The Mayor (Mr. J. Vicars), chairman ; Messrs James Imray and H., Heard, vice-chairman ; Mr. J.L. Norris, hon. treasurer; and Mr. McMurray, hon. secretary.
ACCIDENT TO AN EVERTON FOOTBALL PLAYER.
Maryport Advertiser - Saturday 16 July 1892
Richard Williams, the goalkeeper of the Everton Football Club, has met with a serious accident. He is employed at the works adjoining the Mersey Railway Central Station. While engaged in helping to fix some carriage wheels one of them slipped and crushed his foot severely. He was taken home in a cab, and will not be able to leave the house for some five or six weeks.
DEWAR
Scottish Referee - Monday 18 July 1892
Dewar, who is credited with having played a first-class game for Sunderland Albion last season, is said to have “signed on” for Everton for next season.
BREAKING INTO MR. JOHN HOULDING BREWERY
The Liverpool Echo- Saturday, July 23 1892
At the City Police Court, this morning, before Mr. Stewart, Sarah Grisenwaithe, John Waters, Charles Holmes, Arthur Muir, Charles Skinley, and Frank Kennedy were charged on remand with entering the brewery of Mr. John Houlding, in Tynemouth-street, on the 17th inst, and stealing £10 9s in money. The prisoners Walters and Holmes, it appeared got into the brewery by climbing over the gate. They then obtained entrance into the office, which is not locked because the Excise require entrance at any time. The proceeds of the robbery were shared with the other prisoners. They were committed to the sessions for trial.
THE FOOTBALL ASSOSICATION CUP
Liverpool Echo-Friday, July 29, 1892
The following entries have been received for the above competition of 1892-93;-
Royal Arsenal, Millwall Athletic, Sheffield Wednesday, Blackpool, Crewe Alexandra, Blackburn Rovers, Everton, Rossendale, Chatham, Stoke, Sheffield United, Bury, Darwen, Wrexham, Lonon Caledonians, Bootle, Belper Town, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Derby County, Middlesbrough Ironopolis, Notts County, Notts Forest, Casuals, Crusaders, Middlesbrough, Newton Heath, Swifts, Reading, Bolton Wanderers, Grimsby Town, Accrington, Newcastle East End, Burnley, Sunderland Albion, Burton Swifts, Small Heath, Clapton, Preston North End, Newark, Rhos, Mickley, Ironbridge, South Bank, St. Augustine, Uxbridge, Lincoln City, Chesham, Old Wkkehamists, Crouch End, Flint, Hereford, Southport Central, Gedlin Grove (Notts), Kilnhurst, Scarborough, Ashington, Nantwich, Langley, Mill Rangers, Sheffield, Ardwick, Cranliegham, Sunderland, Rotherham, Luton Town, Stockport County, Cowes, Old Brightonians, Gateshead, N.E.R., Heywood Central, Old Etonians, Buxton, Gainsborough Trinity, Workington, Notts Olympic, Heanor Town, Maidstone, Whitley, Swindon Town, Bligh, Chesham Generals, Aston-under-Lyne, Kimberley, Kettering, Attercliffe, Newtown, West Hartlepool, N.E.R., Port Clarence, Bedminster, Old St. Mark’s, Higher Walton, Rothwell, First Battalion Sherwood Foresters, 45th Regiment Seaham Harbour, Surbiton Hill, Bishop Auckland, Oswaldtwistle Rovers, Scarborough Rovers, Wellingborough Town, Ashford, Derby Junction, Darlington, Shank house Old Hill Wanderers, Brierley Hill Alliance, Chesterfield, Ipswich, Matlock, Loughborough Town, Wellington Athletic Football Club, Leek, Rendel St. Mary’s, Loftus, Finedon Revellers, West Manchester, Newbury, Clifton, Great Marlow, and Leicester Fosse.
EVERTON NEWS
Cricket and Football Field - Saturday 30 July 1892
As the season drawn near, increased activity is noticeable all along the line. Everton, of course, are anxious that their new ground shall be in apple-pie order by the 1st of September, and the public may rest assured that such will be the case. The committee are expert caterers. Players, public, press-all have been studied to the utmost, and their comfort is assured. Even that much abused official the referee has received attention and will have a room lifted up with gas and warmed by a strove, all to himself. I am sure the committee's efforts will be appreciated by all. The press had the choosing of their own site, which is very thoughtful and will not be forgotten. There will be no hampering with the popular crowd, as they will be at liberty to roam all over the place with the exception of one side. Should the turf wear well it will it will be a splendid football ground, and when anything like full which will mean some 30,000 persons being present, will be grand sight. The dressing room-room are under the stand, and are extensive and include bath and W.C, for both teams. The opening game will be on September 1st, with the Bolton Wanderers.