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 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
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.