SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY v.  EVERTON
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday January 1, 1895
Everton paid their first visit this season to Sheffield, the journey being undertaken for the purpose of meeting the Wednesday in their return fixture. It would be remembered that the Evertonians’ first League fixture of the present season was with the Sheffield Club when at Goodison Park they lowered the Blades colours to the tune of 3 goals to 1. The struggle on that occasion was a particularly tough one, and the return game was consequently anticipated with considerable interest. The fact of the second match being fixed for the New Year’s Day increased popular enthusiasm in the event and it was not surprising therefore, that that between two and three hundred loyal Evertonians travelled down by the special excursion from Exchange Station this morning. The weather, though frosty was fine and clear, and on arrival at Oliver-grove the turf was found to be in capital condition. An enormous crowd of holiday makers thronged the ground for some time prior to the commencement of hostilities and when the teams turned out there were quite 15,000 spectators on the ground. During the journey down McInnes became bilious and at the last moment his place was taken by Hartley, the teams finally lining up as follows;- Everton; Cain, goal; Parry and Adams, backs; Stewart, Holt and Boyle, half-backs; Bell, Chadwick, Milward, Hartley, and Latta, forwards. Sheffield Wednesday; Allan, goal; Earp, and Langley, backs; Brandon, Crawshaw, and Jamieson, half-backs; Brash, Ferrier, Davies, Brady, and Spikesley, forwards. Adams, who made his reappearance after a lengthy absence, lost the toss, and Milward started against a slight wind. The home team were soon on the aggressive and Spikesley passing Adams sent in a weak shot, which Cain cleared easily. The home left wing strongly again, but Brady sent the ball behind. And then Stewart passing to Bell, the latter and Chadwick transferred play to the home half, with the result that Earp had a warm minutes’ work. The danger was cleared, however, and Spikesley and Brady were again on the aggressive, but without any tangible result. Some pretty play in midfield followed.
HOLT TRICKING DAVIES PRETTILY
And Bell and Chadwick took the ball up. Hands against Bell stopped their progress, and Crawshaw passing out to Spikesley. The speedy left-winger raced clean away from Adams, and sent in a beautiful long shot, which was, however, cleverly met by Parry, who averted the danger. Passing across to Stewart the ball was taken by Bell and Chadwick prettily up the field the latter shooting, but Allan got the ball smartly away. Again the home left wing.
SWOOPED DOWN UPON CAIN
And Adams again let them in, but the danger was fortunately cleared. The Blades were not to be denied, however, and a combined movement on the part of the half-back line ended in Harry Brandon.
SENDING THE LEATHER INTO THE NET
Amid vociferous cheering after a quarter of an hour’s play. Stimulated by their success the home forwards attacked with renewed vigour, and Spikesley.
SENT IN A KICING SHOT
Which just shaved the outside of the upright. This was the signal for a still further combined attack, and for some minutes the Everton goal was fiercely bombarded, the backs being very lucky in keeping the leathers out of the net.
A FOUL AGAINST EVERTON
Close in looked ominous, Langley took the kick, and the ball flew into the net, but luckily no one touched it. From the kick out the home forwards attempted to get off, but the effort was vain. Crawshaw pulled Milward up, and once more the Everton goal mouth was subjected to a hot fire, Cain doing yeoman service. After warding off the shots for a time he was at length beaten. Davis, from a neat pass by Brash, scoring the second goal amid thundering applause. The worst was not yet, however, for elated by this double score. Davis in the space of a few minutes, sent in a third goal for the Blades, Cain being quite unable to stop the shot. Here there was a lull in the pace which had hitherto been particularly hot, and Everton got a momentary look in. it was only a temporary one, however, for the homesters were soon at it again. Spikesley shooting over the bar. To further add to Everton’s discomfiture Latta at this point was forced to leave the field, his ankle being injured, and with only ten men they were thus further handicapped. Chadwick, Bell, and Milward however, were instrumental in working the leather towards the Sheffield goal, but the effort was nullified by Earp, and again the tide of battle rolled, towards the Everton goal. A foul against the visitors close up gave Brandon, who took the kick, a good chance, but he shot over. The pressure was continued without cessation and though Holt and Boyle both worked like Trojans, they could not get the ball again. With the exception of one fleeting visit paid to the home goal by Milward, who shot wide, the homesters were at the stage practically unassailable, and they almost completely penned Everton in their own half. Spikesley sent in a couple of beautiful shots, which quite deserved to score. Whenever possible Holt checked the home attack, brilliantly putting in some sterling work, in which he was assisted his wings. Milward at length got possession and raced off, finally passing to Hartley, but the latter was not up and the ball was again driven back. Half-time arrived with the score; Sheffield Wednesday 3 goals, Everton nil.
When play restarted there were more than 20,000 people present and the vast crowd, as may be expected was in high good humour at the prospect of an almost certain victory for the Blades. Final; Sheffield Wednesday 3 goals, Everton nil.

EVERTON COMBINATION v. NEWTON
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, January 1, 1895
Played at Goodison Park, before 2,000 spectators. The visitors started play, which was for some time of a give and take character. The first corner of the game was taken by Newton, but the ball was very queerly placed, with the result that the Everton right wing raced away and attacked strongly. The left wing afterwards took up the running, but Handford was quickly checked, and the visitors’ front rank advanced after being smartly served by Tucker, J. Pierce coming in at the finish, and had the first shot at goal, the ball going wide of the mark. Soon afterwards, Griffiths on the home right, made a dash and a rather pretty run ended with a shot over the Newtown crossbar. A smart bit of passing by the Everton left wing and centre followed, the ball rolling harmlessly over the line, and then the visitors made tracks for the other end, a corner being forced and placed behind. The Newton men made several shots at goal but were then made to repeat a couple of swinging runs by the home front culminating in Murray and McMillan scoring two goals in as many minutes. The next minute Handford forced a corner the leather being eventually shot over. Elliott next had a shie, putting the leather just over the crossbar, and then the visitors passed up the centre J. Pierce scoring a somewhat soft goal. Boylan cleared a further raid, and the Evertonians were quickly in front of Goodwin, who failed to stop a pretty shot from McMillan. The visitors made one more rattling shot at Williams, and Jones put the ball by the side of the post just before half-time was announced. Half-time score; Everton Combination 3 goals, Newton 1.
Shortly after changing ends the homesters had three shots at goal in rapid succession, Taylor, the Everton centre half, as in the first portion, ensuing great amusement by his ludicrous movements. Murray sent in a red-hot shot, which nearly scored, and the next moment the Newton goal had a couple of narrow escapes, the ball on one occasion being rushed through as the whistle sounded on account of a foul. Goodwin saved after Murray had made a speedy run along the right, and later on gave a corner in clearing from Wright, the ball being eventually placed behind. The newton goal was then subjected to a severe bombardment, shot after shot being rained in from most of the Everton forwards. Final result.- Everton Combination 3, Newtown 1.

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 3 EVERTON 0
January 2 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton made their first visit this season to Sheffield yesterday, in order to filful their return League match with Sheffield Wednesday. Everton won the previous game it will be remembered on the opening day of the season by 3 goals to 1. The weather yesterday was beautifully fine; though frost abounded the ground appeared to be in good conditions, hands having been spread in places that might otherwise have proved dangerous. There was some wind, which blew from goal to goal, but a contrary direction to that in which were experienced the sunrays. The teams were Everton: - Cain, goal, Adams (captain), and Parry, backs, Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, halfbacks, Latta, Hartley, Milward, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards. Sheffield Wednesday: - Allan, goal, Earp, and Langley backs, Brandon, Crawshaw, and Jamieson, halfbacks, Brash, Ferrier, Davis, Brady, and Spikesley forwards. Mr. J.H.Strawson was the referee . The attendance was of a holiday character, numbering about 20,000, the match, from the high position held by Everton naturally exciting great interest, whilst some 200 or 300 Liverpoolians availed themselves of the excursion trains. McInnes journeyed with the team, and would have played, but did not feel well and so Hartley resumed his old position as partner to Latta. Adams lost the toss, and Everton had to face the wind. The home team were the first to attack, Spikesley beating Adams, but Parry went to the rescue. Holt gave a free kick, whilst Milward neutralised, and then Jamieson put behind from a corner kick. Chadwick also took a corner of no avail, and following a throw in near the corner by Jamieson play opened out somewhat. Then Wednesday resumed aggressive when Parry cleared with a hugh kick. Bell going well for goal, but hands against an opponent spoiled the movement. At the other end Spikesley centred nicely, but Parry headed away directly. Bell them led a raid, and Chadwick defeating Earp ran on and shot, but the goalkeeper saved. The home team went strongly on the left, so much so that Holt had to kick out, and from the ensuing pressure, Brandon scored, the game then being 15 minutes old. A great cheer rewarded this success, which was renewed on Spikesley racing off and shooting splendidly, but Cain was just in time to put behind. Everton was kept on the defensive during which troublesome work Adams did good services. From a free kick Langley put into the net, but the ball had not been touched though Cain made an attempt to do so. The play was all in favour of Wednesday and the outcome of this was that after Cain had played the ball twice in raid occasion a goal was given against him from Davis's shot, though the ball did not seen to go through. However, there was no mistake a moment later, when Davies again took a nice pass and turned it to account. Everton finding themselves three goals to the bad at the end of 25 minutes. To make matters worse Latta now got hurt on the right leg, and limped off the field. Immediately following the incident Spikesley seemed to have a fine chance, but went wide. Ferrier met a free kick by Stewart, and the home team again caused much anxiety to the visitors, who were not at all good in their kicking, relief only coming when Brandon made a bid use of a free kick within a few yards of goal. Davies followed with an overhead kick of dangerous quality, and Spikesley shot almost against the post. Everton then relieved the pressure for a while, but with Latta still away they could not shape very well and were soon beaten off, Spikesley finishing up a fast run with a near shot. Cain next fisted out, and Everton had a turn attacking in better style then hitherto, but encountering strong defendce, and half time arrived with Wednesday leading by three goals to nil. On inquires made it was found that Latta had sprained his right ankle, and could not possibly resume play. The first incident of the second half was in Everton forcing a corner, but they were weak when the attack had to be taken up in front of goal, and had been seen to defend. Especially from the Sheffield right wing. The ball now travelled quickly up and down the ground, and though Everton were the more aggressive it cannot be said that they were often dangerous, the forwards though Latta's absence, bring a little use on the right. The Everton half backs and backs were thus kept busy, and only for their increased energy the score must have gone up by leap's and bounds. Brady put narrowly outside and Spikesley went high. The visitors never showed the white feathers, however, and the ten men played for all, they were worth; but in their disorganized condition they were seen to any particular advantage. The home defence too, was correspondingly strong, and Allan had hardly anything to do. Once Everton went a while for goal, but the custodian scooped the ball coolly aside. Boyle next shot behind, whilst a corner taken by Chadwick created possibilities of Everton at length scoring, but the defence once more proved to powerful. Later on a fine running centre by Bell to Chadwick raised more hope, but hands was given against Hartley and this like so many efforts ended in failure. The subsequent play was spirited but not of brilliant character, and long before the finish it had become apparent that Everton were in a hopeless position, not because they were not trying their utmost, but on account of the ability of the Wednesday team to hold the lead in a manner that inspired their supporters with confidences. Near the finish Everton made a firm attempt in scrimmaging order to break down the defence, but were repulsed, though not without some difficulty. Then Parry took a free kick with judgement but Allan used his fist to the ball, and thus once more prevented Everton opening their scoring account. The visitors however, held out against further reverse, and were thus beaten by 3 goals to nil. This was the first time Everton had failed this season to score in a League match. The defeat was as decisive as it was by many unexpected, but it was deserved. The defence was faulty, at the outset, and whatever chance the forwards might have had of regaining lost ground was nullified when Latta met with his unfortunate accident.

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY V EVERTON
January 2, 1895. The Birmingham Daily Post
At Olive Grove, Sheffield, before 18,000 people, in fine weather, on a hard ground. Wednesday had a light wind in their favour in the first half, and played admirably, Brandon scoring in fourteen minutes. Davis put on two more points for Wednesday, who repeatedly pressed the Everton defence. Latta sprained his ankle, leaving the field after Wednesday's third goal. Spikesley made some brilliantly runs for Wednesday. Half-Time Sheffield Wednesday 3, Everton 0. Latta was unable to return after changing ends, and Everton finished with ten men. Even exciting play was seen, Holt showing fine form for Everton, as did Crawshaw and Spikesley for Wednesday. Davis was hurt, and left the field, both sides finishing a man short. Everton made great efforts to score near the finish, but Wednesday defended well, and deserved their brilliant victory. Result; Sheffield Wednesday 3, Everton 0.

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY v.  EVERTON
The Liverpool Daily Post – Wednesday January 2, 1895
Everton paid their first visit this season to Sheffield, the journey being undertaken for the purpose of meeting the Wednesday in their return fixture. An enormous crowd of holidaymakers thronged the ground for some time prior to the commencement of hostilities and when the teams turned out there were quite 15,000 spectators on the ground. During the journey down McInnes became bilious and at the last moment his palace was taken by Hartley. Adams who made his reappearance after a lengthy absence, lost the toss, and Milward started against a slight wind. The home team were soon on the aggressive and Spikesley, passing Adams sent in a weak shot, which Cain cleared easily. The home left wing came strongly again, but Brady sent the ball behind, and then Stewart passing to Bell, the latter and Chadwick transferred play to the home half, with the result that Earp had a warm minute’s work. The danger was cleared, however, and Spikesley and Brady were again on the aggressive, but without any tangible result. Some pretty play in midfield followed. Holt tricking Davies pretty, and Bell and Chadwick took the back up. Hands against Bell stopped their progress and Crawshaw passing out to Spikesley, the speedy left-wing raced clean away from Adams, and sent in a beautiful long shot, which was, however, cleverly met by Parry, who averted the danger. Passing across to Stewart, the ball was taken by Bell and Chadwick prettily up the field, the latter shooting, but Allan got the ball smartly away. Again the home left wing swooped down upon Cain, and Adams again let them in, but the danger was fortunately cleared. The Blades were not to be denied, however, and a combined movement on the part of the half-back ended in Harry Brandon sending the leather into the net amid vociferous cheering after a quarter of an hour’s play. Stimulated by their success the home forwards attacked with renewed vigour, and Spikesley sent in a raking shot, which just shaved the outside of the upright. This was the signal for a still further combined attack, and for some minutes the Everton goal was fiercely bombarded, the backs being very lucky in keeping the leather out of the net. A foul against Everton close in looked ominous Langley took the kick, and the ball flew into the net, but luckily no one touched it. From the kick out the home forwards attempted to get off, but the effort was vain. Crawshaw pulled Milward up, once more the Everton goal mouth was subjected to a hot fire. Cain doing yeoman service. After warding off the shots for a time, he was at length beaten, Davies, from a neat pass by Brash scoring the second goal amid thundering applause. The worst was not yet however, for elated by this double score, Davies in the space of a few minutes, sent in a third goal for the Blades, Cain being quite unable to stop the shot. Here there was a lull in the pace, which had hitherto been particularly hotly, and Everton got a momentary look in. it was only a temporary one, however, for the homesters were soon at it again. Spikesley shooting over the bar. To further add to Everton’s discomfiture Latta at this point was forced to leave the field, his ankle being injured, and with only ten men they were thus further handicapped. Chadwick, Bell and Milward, however, were instrumental in working the leather towards the Sheffield goal, but the effort was nullified by Earp, and again the tide of battle rolled towards the Everton goal. A foul against the visitors close up gave Brandon, who took the kick, a good chance, but he shot over. The pressure was continued without cessation and though Holt and Boyle both worked like Trojans, they could not get the ball again. With the exception of one fleeting visit paid to the home goal by Milward, who shot wide, the homesters were at this stage practically unassailable and they almost completely penned Everton in their own half. Spikesley sent in a couple of beautiful shots which quite deserved to score. Whenever possible Holt checked the home attack brilliantly, outing in some sterling work, in which he was assisted by his wings. Milward at length got possession and raced off, finally passing to Hartley, but the latter was not up, and the ball was again driven back. Half-time arrived with the score;- Wednesday 3 goals Everton nil.
When play restarted there were more than 20,000 people present and the vast crowd, as might be expected, was in high good humour at the prospect of an almost certain victory for the Blades. Latta’s sprain was, unfortunately, of a rather serious nature and he was unable to turn out. The Blades started, and Everton were the first to attack, Milward passing neatly to Bell, who forced Earp to concede a corner. The place kick was successfully negotiated by the home defence, and Brandon punting strongly, Brash had a able at Cain, the ball going outside. Parry returned strongly, and Stewart, taking up the running, passed smartly to Bell, who again essayed a shot, only to be baulked by Brandon,. Everton were, however, playing in something like their customary form, and the ball was kept in front of the home goal, Milward, Chadwick and Bell having fugitive shots at Allan, but without result. The home left then got away, and Brady shot wide, and the leather was subsequently located in midfield for a time, where Holt especially distinguished himself, keeping on the ball with wonderful tenacity of purpose. Stewart and Boyle too did their fall share in keeping their opponents at bay, and during this period of the game they were not altogether unsuccessful, the Blades not having matters altogether their own way, though Spikesley made several brilliant runs. Though greatly handicapped by Latta’s absence, the Everton forwards gradually worked into home quarters and each of them in turn shot, Allan having all his work cut out for him for a few minutes. Bell proving especially troublesome. Time after time the Everton left-winger got cleanly down, but Brandon and Earp watched him closely, and he was never allowed to shout. In the last twenty minutes play was of a more even character, the pace slackening considerably, and the rushes of the home forwards being less frequent. Everton pressed on several occasions, and twice Allan only just succeeded in getting the ball away. From a free kick Parry sent in a beauty but Allan got it away marvellously, and the whistle blowing five minutes later the game stood- Sheffield Wednesday 3 goals, Everton nil. Teams;- Everton; Cain, goal; Adams and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half-backs; Latta, Hartley, Milward, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards. Sheffield Wednesday-Allan, goal; Langley and Earp, backs; Jamieson, Crawshaw, and Brandon, half-backs; Brady, Spikesley, Davies, Ferrier, and Brash, forwards.

EVERTON COMBINATION v.  NEWTON
The Liverpool Daily Post- Wednesday, January 2, 1895
Played at Goodison Park yesterday, before 2,000 spectators. The visitors started play, which was for some time of a give and take character. The first corner of the game was taken by Newtons, but the ball was very queerly placed, with the result that the Everton right wing raced clear away and attacked strongly. The left wing afterwards took up the running, but Handford was quickly shocked, and the visitors’ front rank advanced after being smartly served by Tusker, J. Pierce coming in at the finish, and had the first shot at  goal, the ball going wide of the mark. Soon afterwards, Griffith on the home right made a dash, and a rather pretty run ended with a shot over the Newton crossbar. A smart bit of passing by the Everton left wing and centre followed, the ball rolling harmlessly over the line, and then the visitors made tracks for the other end, a corner being forced and placed behind. The Newtown men made several shots at goal, but were then made to retreat a couple of swinging runs by the home front culminating in Murray and McMillan scoring two goals in as many minutes. The next minute Handford forced a corner, the leather being eventually shot over. Elliott next had a shie putting the leather just over the crossbar, and then the visitors passed up the centre, J. Pierce scoring a somewhat soft goal. Boylan cleared a further raid, and the Evertonians were quickly in front of Goodwin, who failed to stop a pretty shot from McMillan. The visitors made one more rattling shot at Williams and jones put the ball by the side of the post just before half-time was announced. Half-time score;- Everton Combination 3 goals, Newton 1.
Shortly after changing ends the homesters had three shots at goal in rapid succession. Taylor, the Everton centre half as in the first portion, causing great amusement by his ulcerousmovements. Murray sent in a red-hot shot, which nearly scored, and the next moment the Newton goal had a couple of narrow escapes, the ball on one occasion being rushed through as the whistle sounded on account of a foul. Goodwin saved after Murray had made a speedy run along the right, and later on gave a corner in clearing from Wright, the ball being eventually placed behind. The Newton goal was then subjected to a severe bombardment, shot after shot being rained in from most of the Everton forwards. Nothing further was scored, however, the Everton team winning by 3 goals to 1.

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL-THE FINAL TIER
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday January 2, 1895
Since the decision of the Surrey Club not to permit football at Kennington Oval late in the spring necessitated the selection of another ground for the decision of the final tie for the Association Cup, the concluding stage of the national competition has twice taken place in the provinces. Two seasons ago the enclosure of the Manchester Athletic club at Fallowfield was chosen for the contest, whilst last March Goodison Park, the Everton Club ground was selected. Admirably adapted as are both of these enclosures for the accommodation of a large crowd, considerable regret has been expressed in many quarters that the final tie is no longer played in London. The Oval is impossible, but negotiations are stated to be in progress with a view towards inducing the Association Council to select the grounds of the Crystal Palace as the scene of the great struggle. There is plenty of space and good turf available, and although of course, stands would have to be erected the big question of conveying to and from Sydenham 30,000 or 40,000 people should present no great difficulties to the railways which have often to deal with far greater numbers.

NEWTON HEATH RESERVES v EVERTON COMBINATION
Preston Herald -Wednesday 2 January 1895
At Clayton, before a good number of people. The game had been in progress but two minutes when a storm forced the players to shelter. On restarting, both sides showed good play, Everton having the best of the matters with a strong wind behind them, but they could only get through once by Walker. Everton leading at the interval by one goal to nil. Early in the second half, from a free kick for hands, close in goal Farman equalised. Walker soon scored again, and Alder put in another for the home side. Each team scored again, and the game ended in a draw of 3 goals each.

CELTIC V EVERTON
January 3, 1895. Birmingham Daily Post
At Glasgow. The Everton started the Celts playing with the wind. Everton pressed, but from a rush Madden scored for the Celts. Williams equalised. Everton gain had all the play, but fluky work behind let in the Celts, Divers scoring. Everton continued to play well, but McArthur, the Celts' custodian, could not be beaten. From a couple of runs the Celts scored through Madden and Cassidy. Result; Celtic 4, Everton 1.

CELTIC 4 EVERTON 1
January 3 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
This return match between these clubs was played at Glasgow yesterday, the first game, decided on Christmas Day, having been won by Everton with a score of three goals to nil. The Everton team underwent a great chance from that which had been beaten at Sheffield, the side being Everton: - Sutton goal, Adams (captain), and Arridge, backs, Boyle, Storrier, and Stewart, halfbacks, Williams (w), McInnes, Milward, Chadwick, and Bell,, forwards. Celtic:- McArthur, goal, Reynold and Dunbar, backs, McLleny Kelly, and Maley, halfbacks, Madden, Blessington, Divers, Cassidy, and Campbell forwards. Just before the time for kicking off, a heavy shower of sleet and Snow came on, and made the ground in a more wretched state than it had been hitherto bad though that proved. A large company had gathered, and as the majority of these were expected to the full severity of the storm they had a very unpleasant experience, but the weather soon cleared up, and a commencement was possible by half past two. It will be seen that, compared with the Celtic team that played at Everton on Christmas Day there were but two changes. Doyle and McCann being now absent. Milward kicked off against the wind, and at once opened the attack on the left, but the efforts of Bell and Chadwick were neutralised by Reynolds. The footing was slippery, and the Celts went away on the left. Here Adams checked a raid, but Campbell returned and centred to Madden who had a clear course, and shot so hard that Sutton failed to stop the high shot. The home team were thus leading within a few minutes. Everton went away strongly from the restart, and during high pressure Storrier made a goal effort, but the backs met the low shot. A free kick near in was also of no use, and then Storrier again put in a clever bit of play, but Diver soon ran clear. After Milward shot in rather tamely. Arridge tackled but was evidently in trouble and Adams rushed up, and the ball was kick over the line. Everton now became aggressive, put could only get in a long wide shot. When the Celtic came forward, there were always looking dangerous. Everton attacked again put fair shots being placed by Chadwick and McInnes. Everton drew level in a masterly way, as Chadwick screwed in from the touchline, and Milward shot deliberately. The ball was checked, but Williams rushed it into the net before McArthur could recover possession. The Celts in a couple of minutes were leading again. Drivers receiving from the right wing, and making a grand running shot which Sutton had no chance of stopping. Everton had the best of some spirited play, which, followed the forwards work being of excellent quality, but the only likely aim permitted was one by Boyle, who shot across. The Celts having defended well, were becoming threatening, until the right wing was pulled up for offside. In reply Williams shot the ball past the goalkeeper's hands. A corner on the Celts right was the next item of interest, but it was placed badly. McInnes tested McArthur in a scrimmage but the ball was narrowly diverted, and then Arridge stopped a strong run by the centre forward. A free kick was however, given to the Celtic close in, which Storrier met, and on Boyle lobbing towards goal, the whistle sounded for half time with the score Celtic 2 goals Everton 1. Upon resuming a corner soon fell to the Celts, the danger from which, was removed on one of the attacking party conceding hands. A much more taking attack was carried on at the other goal, a minute have a neat back hell kick by Bell enabled Chadwick to force a corner. Everton pressed severely from Chadwick's place kick; but all the good work was upset when Storrier shot wildly over the bar. A little later Bell drew McArthur out of goal in order to play a good shot, and once more Bell, who was in good form, centred, when Williams headed outside. A shot by Boyle was nicely made, but smartly saved, and again the Everton left was in evidence. Chadwick also playing a great game. For a considerable time the Celts had a warm experience, but their defence was always good. At length Cassidy and Campbell ran clear, the latter finishing up with a shot which deserved to score, the ball just surmounting the bar. The home right wing were also active, but met with stern resistance from Stewart, who scored many success over Madden and Blessington. From one of his effective touches, Everton went splendidly, Milward sending in two rasping shots, which were grandly repulsed. Madden and Blessington thus made a successful movement, as after Sutton had stopped a hard shot, Madden whipped in with a magnificent return, the ball seeming to pass just under the crossbar. Towards the finsih Everton brought very severe pressure to hear upon goal, Chadwick gave McArthur a warm armful, corners and further shots being the order of the day, but the heading work of the Celts was an effective barrier to Everton, meeting with the reward their play deserved. Williams was rather too slow for overcoming Dunbar as a rule, and let a chance or two slip away. Then the Celts left wingers ran away, and Cassidy beating Adams drove in along the ground, and scored with an oblique shot, and the possibility was created of Everton getting a goal, but the right wing failed in the final touch. A free kick was taken almost in the Celtic goalmouth, and after some tussling the ball was shot over. Milward rattled in a tearing shot without effect, and the end of a good game came with the result in favour of Celtic by 4 goals to 1.

CELTIC v. EVERTON
Glasgow Evening Post-Thursday 3 January 1895
Celtic 4, Everton 1
Celts held their New Year’s Day at home and had as welcome guests their friends from Merseyside, of whom Daniel Doyle has pleasant recollections, for did they not offer him the docks if he would only join the Board. Daniel preferred “Butter Scotch” to Everton Toffee, and so he stayed at home. Celtic supporters after their club’s victories over Hibs and Rangers, were in splendid humour, and gave their favourites a hearty reception, and they stood in need of it, for the weather was wretched, and in striking contrast to that of yesterday. Teams;- Everton-Goal, Sutton; Backs, Adams, and Arridge; halves, Boyle, Storrier, and Stewart; forwards, Williams, McInnes, Milward, Chadwick, and Bell. Celtic- Goal, McArthur; backs, Reynolds, and Dubar; halves, McIIeny, Kelly, and Maley; forwards, Madden, Blessington, Divers, Cassidy, and Campbell. Referee, Mr. D. Campbell, Greenock Morson.
THE GAME
As slight wind favoured the Celts as Everton kicked off. Playing strongly the Liverpool men early forced the Celts back on McArthur. The game was here contested for some little time. Celtic, however, in spite of the slushy, slippery ground held their own. they opened their game by a smart run down on the left, in which Cassidy and Campbell played the leading part. Getting round Adams the ball was quickly sent across in front of goal. Madden was lying handy and caught it up. Quickly it was shot in by the Celt. Sutton put up his hands, but he did not catch it fair, and over his head it went into the net. Everton lost their point very softly. There was a good deal of water lying on the surface of the pitch, which proved anything but conductive to fast play. Everton were at home in the puddle, as, after they lost the first goal, which came to them in the way of a surprise, they kept play in the Celtic half. Chadwick and Bell were getting the most work on the left, and Reynolds was kept working. Jerry proved a tough opponents, however, and putting in some capital head and feet play he stood his ground, and for the time there was no getting past him. Everton next tried play on their right. Dunbar was equally stubborn and kept returning very nicely into the centre. The Celts were slow in coming off again, and Everton continuing the pressure, Milward got a lucky ball in from the centre, just after McArthur had left his goal in an endeavour to clear. The heavy ball on the muddy ground almost lay dead, and it was a race between Maley and Williams to catch it. The Everton man was successful scoring with a smart kick. The game was now equal so far as scoring went, but Everton had still the run of the play. Madden and Blessington were the means of bringing up the Celts and fluky play by the Everton backs and goalkeeper allowed Divers to secure the leading point.
Half-time Celtic 2, Everton 1.
SECOND HALF
Celtic began proceedings with a corner on the right. Principally through Chadwick and Bell, Everton pushed ahead, and in return forced a corner, which was also summarily dealt with by the Celts, who brought the ball up again. The Parkhead men were not allowed to pick their steps and Everton lying well into their game got over the centre. Play now become forcible, and anything but pretty. The conditions, of course, had a great deal to do with this. The Liverpool men were by far having the best of it, but they were being beaten near goal. The Celtic, after repeated attempts got away, Campbell leading. The left-winger got into a nice spot through plucky play, and made a fine effort to score, the ball dancing off the top of the net from his kick. A clever piece of play at the Celtic end was next witnessed. This was a save by McArthur from a fast straight shot by the Everton centre. The Celtic custodian thraw himself at the ball as it came flying in.  Ere he could regain his feet, Chadwick bounced in, but he was not smart enough, as McArthur with a blow sent it spinning out of the reach of his opponent’s foot. Weak play again in the Everton defence told a tale. Lucky Celts.  Through this they scored yet another from a run up, Madden getting the shake of the hand for it. Everton were again beaten by McArthur, the custodian stopping a regular beauty from Milward. After having the most of the game during another spell Everton were again had by the Celtic forwards, Cassidy ending up a quick ran by scoring a goal in the easiest fashion.

CELTIC v. EVERTON
The Liverpool Daily Post, Thursday, January 3, 1895
After their disastrous defeat at Sheffield on Tuesday, the Everton team journeyed northwards to Glasgow for the purpose of playing the return friendly with the Celtic at Parkhead yesterday afternoon. The result of the first match played just a week ago at Goodison Pak will be fresh in the memory of all footballers, and there was considerable interest manifested in the game. Over night a great change took place in the weather, the morning opening with showers of rain and sleet, and at two o’clock, just fifteen minutes before the appointed time for starting, a blinding storm of sleet swept across the ground, completely drenching the large holiday crowd which lined the famous Celtic enclosure. Everton were represented by a mixed team, but were slightly stronger than that which won by three to nil, the Celtic were represented almost as last week, Doyle being the most noticeable absentee. After some twenty minutes’ heavy downpour the weather cleared, though the ground was left in a very sodden condition. The teams lined as follows;- Everton; Sutton, goal; Adams, and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Storrier, and Stewart, half-backs; Williams, McInnes, Milward, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards. Celtic; McArthur, goal; Dunbar and Reynolds, backs; Maley, Kelly, and McEleay, half backs; Campbell, Cassidy, Divers, Blessington, and Madden, forwards. Celtic won the toss, and the ball was not rolling at half-past two o’clock, in the presence of about twelve thousands spectators, by Milward. Williams and McInnes went off with a rush at the start, but Dunbar pulled them up, and the ball travelled across to the opposite wing, where Bell and Chadwick attempted, but without success, to form Reynolds’s defence. The homesters then came away, the left wing getting down prettily. Adams checked them, but the ball was not quite cleared away, and from a pass by Divers, Madden sent the ball into the net, Sutton having no chance to cope with it. From the restart the visitors made tracks for the home goal, and they were looking dangerous when Divers fouled Storrier. The latter took the free kick, and Chadwick headed the ball, which just skimmed the crossbar. From the kick out the home forwards again ran down, but Adams pulled up Cassidy nicely, and this was followed by the Everton left getting off. Chadwick passed across to Milward, and the latter seemed to have a good chance when he was cleverly robbed by Dunbar. A moment later, however, Milward from a pass by McInnes shot splendidly, McArthur clearing just in time. The Celtic then swooped down again upon the Everton defence and Divers getting possession raced away from both Adams and Arridge, but his shoot passed harmlessly over the bar. A moment later Divers was again in evidence, and Arridge clearing badly, the home forward were very dangerous when Adams got the leather away. The Celtic continued to press, and Campbell sent in a long one across the goal mouth, which Madden just failed to reach, the ball passing behind. This was followed by a look in on the part of Everton, Bell and Chadwick transferring play into the home territory, Chadwick having a fruitless shie. Then McInnes sent in a stringer, but McArthur was on the qui vivt, and cleared cleverly. Everton were now pressing strongly, Chadwick again working brilliantly. He passed to Milward, the latter sending in a hot one which baffled McArthur and spun round right into goal until Williams rushed up and put it fairly into the net. This roused the homesters up, and their forwards moved away prettily in line, the movement culminating in a shot from divers, which completely beat Sutton. Restarting Everton again attacked strongly, the hot fusillade ending in Boyle shooting over. Bell then sprinted off, and forced a corner, but this came to nothing. The Celts made an incursion into Everton territory, Madden racing away dangerously until stopped by Stewart. Boyle initiated a movement which enabled the Everton right wing to get off, and Williams sent in a long shot which McArthur, however, cleverly sought and cleared. Continuing the pressure the visitors gave Reynolds, Dunbar, and McArthur some trouble, McInnes sending in  one that almost baffed the latter. The Celts then made a sharp onslaught and an ominous shot was well stopped by Storrier, the ball being sent kick to home quarters, where the whole of the Everton forwards were attacking when half-time arrived the score being -Celtic 2, Everton 1. After the interval Divers restarted in the presence of an increased attendance while the weather fortunately remained fine tough cold. The homesters were the first to attack, but Arridge returned and Bell and Chadwick raced away, the former completely beating Reynolds, but failing at the final shot. The Everton right wing was next to the fore, and McArthur was forced to grant a corner, which was nullified by Storrier kicking over the crossbar. After a brief visit of the homesters to Everton’s quarters the visitors again ranged themselves in attacking order, and Bell sent in one which McArthur just saved by running out. McInnes shot next, and then Boyle sent in one of his beautiful dropping shots, which missed fire by but a hair’s breadth. For some time subsequently Everton kept the Celts in their own half, but at last the left wing broke away, and Campbell beating Adams sent in a beauty, which just shaved the crossbar. It was not long before the Everton forwards, who showed admirable combination were again in front of the home goal, and Milward sent in a lightning shot, which McArthur saved miraculously. The Celts transferred the scene of action, and a hot fusillade was poured in upon Sutton, who was eventually beaten by a good one from Madden. This third score roused the visitors, and they played with great dash, Chadwick sending in a clinking shot, which the ever-watchful McArthur, however, got the better of safely. Then the Celts once more broke away, and the left-wing dodging Arridge, Cassidy scored the fourth goal. In the last five minutes Everton pressed strongly, but the home defence was perfect, McArthur, the goalkeeper, putting in some magnificent work, and when the whistle blew the Celts had won a good game by 4 goals to 1.

FOOTBALL NOTES
The Liverpool Daily Post -Saturday, January 5, 1895
The Everton committee acted wisely in declaring their League match with Aston Villa postponed under such conditions as prevailed, though there was a goodly crowd of visitors ready to take the risks of braving the elements. It was, of course, disappointing to the people, especially to the number who had made the journey from the Midlands. Apart from the fact that it would have been impossible to play football as it should be, it must be remembered that the Everton Club takes a tremendous responsibility upon its shoulders in admitting an enormous crowd of people on to the stands inside the enclosure while such a gale as that of last Saturday is at it heights. If an accident happened what a frightful catastrophe there would be! It is all very well for some to argue that the stands are safe enough, Possibly they are; but all the same, the risk of testing their security has to be taken. A slight disturbance, however, often creates a panic, and what follows then we are, unfortunately, only too often reminded of. At Bolton, the Wanderers and Sheffield United were similarly disappointed, as also were stoke and Wolverhampton Wanderers on the former’s ground.
If one were inclined to be superstitious the New Year’s performances of Everton would open up a wide field for gloomy speculation. As the English Lottery acts and Betting Laws are somewhat severe, however, I would advise persons so inclined to refrain from speculating, and merely confine themselves to a clam and dispassionate view of the couple of matches in question. It will then be found that, mixed with the bitterness of defeat much sweetness, in the way of really capital play, was comingled. The Everton team, in excellent spirits, left Exchange station early on New Year’s morning, supported by a large body of enthusiasts. Sheffield was reached in good time, and on arrival at Olive-grove it was seen that the ground was hard in the grasp of the frost King. This fact alone accounts for much. Everton were practically unable to get along over the frozen and ridge surface, while the Blades, most of whom were India-rubber soles to their boots seemed to suffer no inconvenience. Again and again their front rank raced fleetly away, leaving the unfortunate Evertonians to hobble awkwardly after them. After Tuesday’s experience, the Everton management is likely to seriously doubt the truth of the saw that “there’s nothing like leather.” In the first half of the game play was almost ridiculously one-sided, and it is a very long time since I saw the Evertonians so completely outplayed. Neither Parry nor Adams were really safe, while Cain, to put it mildly, was shaky. In the half back line the honours were borne off by holts,. Who seemed the only one able to cope with the rushes, and who played perhaps the best game on the field. Dicky Boyle, of course, was the same quiet, steady, and effective player, but Stewart never seemed to feel at home and was repeatedly beaten. In the front rank Milward doubtless did his best, but on this occasion it was not over much, while Bell and Chadwick though they did the majority of the forward work, were by no means brilliant, the outside man losing several good opportunities. Latta had unfortunately to leave the ground before half time, having sprained his ankle badly, and Hartley was altogether useless. In the second portion of the game matters improved considerably, the stamina of the Evertonians making itself shown, while the Blades slowed down very appreciably. Everton got much more of the play, and though it was impossible to avert the defeat, they improved in style wonderfully, and at the finish were pressing hotly. The home team played a splendid game throughout, and on the play well deserved to win. Spikesley sprinted and shot brilliantly. Davies proved a smart centre, and Brash a tricky outside right. Crawshaw, the centre half back,. Was a very creditable second to our own Johnny Holt. The Evertonians maintained their wretched form to the end of the tour, finishing up at Glasgow by allowing the Celtic team to take ample amends for the defeat they met with at Goodison Park on Christmas Day. Such is not their true form by any means. The defeat at Glasgow was not of much account, and that at Sheffield will probably come as a blessing, as it will no doubt wake them up to the fact that they must play better football than they did then if they want to head the championship.
Todays Fixtures
Everton v Wolverhampton Wanderers at Wolverhampton; 2.30.
Everton; Williams, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half-backs; Williams, McInnes, Milward, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards.
Everton combination v Burnley swifts, at Goodison park; 2.30
Everton; Sutton, goal; Adams, and Arridge, backs; Walker, Storrier, and Elliott, half backs; Griffiths, Murray, Hartley, McMillian, and Handford, forwards.

SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY v.  EVERTON
The Field, The Country Gentleman’s Newspaper, Saturday, January 5, 1895
The Everton eleven suffered their second defeat in the League competition last Tuesday afternoon. The conquerors of the famous Liverpool combination were Sheffield Wednesday, and so great an interest was taken in the match, that close upon twenty thousand people attended the Oliver Grove ground, in the South Yorkshire city. The weather was bright and frosty, but the turf had become somewhat hard and dangerous in condition. Each club placed representative sides in the field, and from first to last the play ruled very fast and wonderfully interesting. The home eleven had the best of matters to begin with, and at the end of twelve minutes a brilliant shot from half back by Brandon beat Cain, and registered the first point for Wednesday. The Sheffielders continued to press, and before long Davis scored a second goal, while subsequently the same player put on a third. All this scoring took place in the first half hour, and at change of ends Wednesday held the substantial lead of three goal to none. After crossing over the Evertonians tried hard to reduce their opponents’ advantage, but were met by sterling defence on the part of the Sheffield team. Nothing at all was scored in the second half, and Sheffield Wednesday gained a brilliant victory by three goals to none. Latta, of Everton, was hurt in the first half, and had to leave the field, while just before the finish Davis, of Wednesday, twisted his knee and had to retire. Mr. J.H. Strawson, of Lincoln, was the referee-Sheffield Wednesday; J. Allan (goal), M.J. Earp, A. Langley (backs), h. Brandon, T. Crawshaw, J. Jamieson (half-backs), A. Brash, R. Ferrier, H. Davis, A. Brady, F. Spikesley (forwards). Everton; J. Cain (goal), J. Adams, T. Parry (backs), J. Stewart, J. Holt (half-backs), A. Latta, J. Hartley, W. Milward, E. Chadwick, J. Bell (forwards).

S.G. GILLAM
Pearson’s weekly-Saturday 5, January 1895
It may be supposed as his appearances have latterly been so few, that S.G. Gillam, the Welsh International and Clayton goalkeeper, has practically retired from active participation in the game; but this is far from being the case. Business presses rather severely upon his time just now, but he is under promise to help Clapton as frequently as possible, and in their more important fixtures. Gillam is twenty-seven years of age, but he is still one of the best of amateur goalkeepers, and displayed really brilliant form against the Old Carthusians lasts season. Although he was chiefly identified with Wrexham in his earlier football, he is not a Welshman, having been born at Swindon. He played for seven years in the Wrexham team, and occasionally assisted Everton, the Bolton Wanderers, and other crack teams. Six times he was selected as the best available goalkeeper in Wales, and he has also represented Denbighshire, Shropshire, and Middlesex.

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 1 EVERTON 0
JANUARY 7 1895. THE Liverpool Mercury
The first League match of the season between these clubs was played at Wolverhampton on Saturday. The weather was bright, with little or no wind, whilst the ground had a coating of snow two inches deep, but this was an advantage rather than otherwise. Everton consequent upon injuries to Latta and Reay, and other causes, made one or two changes in their team. Williams returning in goal, Kelso to right back, and Geary taking the outside right. On the other side Baugh was again absent. H.Wood filling his place. Teams: - Everton: - Williams (r), goal, Kelso, and Parry, backs, Boyle (captain), Holt, and Stewart, halfbacks, Geary, McInnes, Milward, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards. Wanderers:- Halsall, goal, Wood and Dunn, backs, Griffiths, Haynes, and Malpass, halfbacks, Wykies, Black, Butcher, Fleming, and Griffin. Referee J.Fox. About 8,000 spectators were present when Butcher kicked off Boyle who was captain for the day, having won the toss. Everton had the help of what wind there was and twice the ball was shot out to the left of the goalkeeper, whilst a further tame effort caused the line to be crossed on the other side of the goal. Malpass and Geary now collided, the former received a nasty knock on the head. From the throw up Boyle kicked towards goal, when Geary shot outside. Kelso arrested the ‘'Wolves'' left, and Milward was making well for a shot until Wood charged him, and spoilt the aim. Butcher essayed a fast run, compelling Boyle to kick out, and Kelso got in a useful kick on the return raid. Bell then became active, but was safely tackled. A moment later a trip by Dunn gave Everton a free kick at a convenient range, but no one touched the ball from Parry's place kick into the net. In the meantime both Kelso, and Parry has assisted with hugh kicks, the next incident being in Milward lifting over the bar. Stewart contributed god work, and playing up to the left, Chadwick and Bell made ground, but the latter's shot met by Wood, who gave a corner. Chadwick next shot behind, and this was followed by splendid play by the Everton forwards, Milward driving in brilliantly from a neat pass by McInnes, but Hassell caught the ball, and made a good save. This fine effort was supplemented by a neat shot by Chadwick, who hit the end of the net. A free kick fell to the home team near the Everton goal, but Williams saved by punching clear. Boyle removed the danger, and Chadwick smartly regaining his feet on stumbling, gave to Bell, who shot wide. McInnes impelled a corner, and after Chadwick had also taken indifferent aim, Fleming ran and passed to Butcher, who wa growing so threatening that Parry had to run across to prevent a shot at close quarters. The Wanderers developed a most aggressive attitude, returning to the attack several times with great dash, but the defence of Everton all round was of high quality, Boyle especially putting in fine touches. Geary next led an attack, passed neatly to McInnes, and then shot in a very likely manner. The defence was too good, however, and so it proved when Bell ran and shot again. A sprint by Butcher was finished off, with a teasing shot, but Williams compassed another fine save. Everton quickly removed the danger and laid siege on goal in a most persistent and clever style. An opening was created for Geary, but he got too much under the ball, and then it was really marvellous how the home defenders held out in a tough scrimmage, the ball bobbling about within a yard or so of goal for two or three minutes. Despite sterling work by Holt, Boyle and Stewart, the Wolverhampton forwards could not be prevented creating danger in strong run and kicking, but Williams and Parry cleared wonderfully, the latter snathing the ball literally out of the goalmouth on two occasions in quick succession. A spell of midfield play intervened, and after Wood had bounced the ball over the bar from a free kick at long range, the interval arrived with the score nil. The game had so far been of a most spirited kind, both sides showing up strongly in everything but shooting. Everton had the most chances, but were keenly watched, when within shooting distance. The same remark will apply to the visitors defenders-in fact finer defence could hardly be wished for from either side. Immediately upon resuming, during pressure on the Everton left Haynes got winded in meeting a shot by Chadwick. This led to a little delay, and on restarting from a free kick, the Wanderers were in trouble, McInnes from Milward shot into Hassell's hands, and this was followed by Bell running a shot, but Wood tackled him near goal. A free kick to the ‘'Wolves'' enabled them to attack for the first time since the change of ends, but here, Holt, Boyle and Parry jointly shielded Williams. Bell again ran stoutly, the outcome of which was in Geary shooting against a back player, and in Hassell going out to charge McInnes, whilst in the act of whipping in a sharp return shot. The home team then seemed to have a chance, but Fleming was a bit too slow for Parry, who took the ball from his foot. Everton went strongly on the attack again. The defence of the Wanderers however, proved excellent. Wood particularly rendering good service to his club by his speedy running and timely charging. Parry then had a further opportunity of showing that he was in his best form, he having attend to Wykes and Black, who were the most active just now. Kelso also found employment on the other wing. Bell was called up for offside, but Chadwick went on, and was bowled over whilst taking aim. Everton then had to defend for all they were worthy. Wykes missed a chance, but it availed Everton no opportunity of clearing, and during the severe pressure Wykes sent across, following a corner, and Griffin scored 20 minutes from the finish, Williams failing to get a good view of the ball. Griffin appeared to be offside when he got possession, and the visitors made a protest against the point counting, but Mr. Fox though that Boyle had touched the ball before it reached Griffin. Everton were down from the restart, and pressed, when Holt was seen in converse with the referee. Geary was now playing centre forward. The ‘'Wolves'' were not long before they again assumed as threatening attitude, but Parry charged Wykes off the ball within a few yards of goal. Everton then showed splendid formation, but a back met Geary, and further nice passing looked as though it would enable Everton to draw level, but they were always beaten at the moment for the final effort. A long low shot by Boyle was the best shot for a while Everton tried hard, and were very aggressive. They had a free kick close in but, the ‘'Wolves'' were back in goal in a cluster, and as time went on strengthened their defence-indeed went solely on the defensive. The closing incidents were of course most exciting, with Everton continuously peppering away at goal, but the packing and Smartness of the Wolves were so good that no loophole could be discovered, and so Everton, after having about three parts of the play, had to retire beaten by a goal to nil.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 BURNLEY SWIFTS 0
January 7 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
At Goodison Park, before 4,000 spectators. The home team had nearly all the play, and after numerous attempts at goal, Hartley scored from a penalty kick. There was only two or three breaks away by the Swifts in the first half, Everton attacking almost continuously. On resuming Groffiths and Handford scored a second and third for Everton. Griffiths put another through, but was given offside final result Everton 3 goals, Swifts nil. Everton Team Sutton, goal, Adams, and Arridges, backs, Walker, Storrier, Elliott, halfbacks, Griffiths, Murray, Hartley, McMillan, and Handford, forward.

EVERTON REVIEW
January 7 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
The New Year has opened in a most cheerless manner for Everton, for on the very first day of the year of grace with the hearty greetings and wishes of properly from their friendlys still ringing in their ears, they fell heavily from their high state, and were defeated in a most unequivocal manner by Sheffield Wednesday. This reverse was not altogether unexpected, but it was the overpowering way in which, the Sheffield men disported themselves before a hilarious and appreciative crowd of 20,000 spectators that occasioned the disagreeable surprise to those who have enrolled themselves under the Everton flag. To all appearance the team who was a strong one, but it was feared by those of the inner circle that the condition of one or two players was not what the club had a right to expect of those in their employ. There is some difficulty, it is true in keeping up a state of efficiency at festive season, and it would he well if League matches could be a voilded during the holidays, but this is the harvest time of the club financiers, and the requirements of the holiday keepers are that they should be indulged to the keen and momentous play associated with the League campaign. Those who pay the piper should surely call the tune, and the demand being made, the players should be prepared to meet it. The test at Olive Grove soon made it clear who, were at fault. The Wednesday tea fairly galloped through their opponents during the first half-hour, and thoroughly deserved the substantial lead of three goals, which they had up to that time established. There was considerable doubt as to the legality of one of the goals, but on the other hand, there had been several narrow escapes from other reverses. It was this fateful 30 minutes that lost Everton the match' in other words, their opponents started off well, and took Everton by surprise. Then Latta met with his accident a sprained ankle compelling him to leave the field. With tem men and an hour's time still to run it seemed certain that Everton were in for a heavy defeat indeed, but fortunately there was a general improvement from the time of the third goal to the finish. If Latta had been capable of helping his colleagues the game might have been at least saved. There were many circumstances, which told against Everton, it must be urged-the losing of the toss, the fact that the Wednesday had rubbered sole boots, which enabled them to keep their feet better than Everton could do in leather soles, and the disorganization occasional by McInnes being too ill to take his customary place-but for all that the highest credit must be given to the Sheffielders for their superior all round play and for their ability to take advantage of a weak representative of Everton. They are a well balanced team, with plenty of dash speed, and shooting power, and are hard to beat upon their own ground, as Liverpool found out on Saturday, and as also had Preston North End, Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Burnley, Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Smallheath-all of whom in turn had to strike their flags at Oliver grove this season. Where so many other strong teams had failed before them, it was a mistake to be sanguine that Everton would rise superior to all, and seeing that Holt, Parry, and Chadwick, alone did themselves some measure of justice, it might have been an even more disastrous tumble. Everton and the Celtic gave a much better game going on to Glasgow with a mixed team. In the match the visitors had three fourths of the attack and the Celts four fifths of all scoring. The inference is plain that the home team were the strongest in defence and more deadly in their shooting. There was splendid halfbacks and forward play by Everton. W.Williams who went outside right, shaping well except for a little slowness in centring; but the defence of Reynolds and Dunbar was of the highest order, and they had plenty of opportunity of showing their capability. It was to McArthur however, that the Celtic chiefly owed their victory of ample margins (four to one), for no matter how hard the shot, and how often applied, he always gauged its direction to a nicety, and not only checked the ball, but cleared completely. Those good judges who consider McArthur the best goalkeeper in Great Britain are probably not far from right. Sutton had not much to do in the Everton goal, and was beaten only by good shots.
The cup of bitterness for Everton had not yet been filled. It was not enough that they should have lost two very important matches this year though it was but five days old, but they must be the reckon with a third dose and lose two points on Saturday against Wolverhampton Wanderers, who having put Everton out of the Englisg cup possession two season ago with the score of a goal to nil, may deprive them, as the equal of the league championship by the identically narrow victory. The result of this match at Wolverhampton is in every sense aggravating so far as Evertonians are concerned. They ought to have won, and that they did not is made all the more galling from the fact that Sunderland having again met with a shock by Notts Forest, who drew on Saturday at Wearside, Everton would have been in a very strong position for the championship. Here once more the team in everything save scoring were superior to the ‘'Wolves'' The forwards were placed on the attack fully two thirds of the time, and yet could not score a goal, the other side is one of their less frequent raids got a surprise goal at the end of an hour's play and are content, their one ambition then being prevent, Everton equalising, and they attained to object they aspired to. There was snow on the ground, and this would to some extent militate against the best shooting, but the reason is not sufficient to account for the failure to take advantage of the innumerable chance that had been opened up by grand combination. Singularly every one of the forward s Geary,McInnes, Milward, Chadwick, and bell- made weak attempts at some timer other and, so the blame will be less poignant since the quintet must bear it amongst them. They were ‘'all tarred with the same brush'' as one of them truthfully said. There were a few shots that deserved to score, but it was evident that only by persistent application of well directed aims would the variations defence be subdued, but they could not sustain the firing as they might have done, and as they did in the last quarter of an hour, when it was too late, and when it was impossible to break through the packed group that ‘'held'' the narrow way.'' The superiority of Everton in general play was most marked. It has been described as artistic, and so it was; wheras that of the ‘'Wolves'' was plain, but effective. Some of the maneurving of Everton was very clever, but on a snow clad ground it proved the less profitable, fore whilst the forwards and half backs were passing and repassing the opposing team were droppingf back to the defence of goal, with the result that by the time the moment was ripe for taking a shot the defenders had become strengthened twofold. Williams had no chance of saving the shot, which beat him, as his sight of the ball seemed to be obstructed nor could the backs be blamed for Griffin took the ball from Butcher, who was fouled by Kelso when lying offside. The referee, we understood though the ball had touched in its passage from Butcher to Griffin by Boyle, and thus put the attacker onside, but Everton strongly protested against the ruling. Holt expressed his surprise to Mr. Fox thereferee on the field, and got reproved for his temerity. Williams gave a good account of himself in dealing with the few shots that came to him, and that he had not more work to do was due to the masterly defence of Kelso and Parry, both of whom were at their best, and whilst the former seldom allowed the opposing forwards to become dangerous, the latter was brilliant when the danger became really great. The halfbacks play of Boyle Holt and Stewart was in keeping with their reputation, whist the forwards as mentioned were in fine form as far as combination were, but lacked solidity when closing in on goal. Like Everton the Wanderers we grand in defence. Harry Wood coping with the left wing in a manner that Baugh, who stood out, could scarely have excelled. The halfbacks were strong in a defensive direction, whilst the forwards, whist the forwards were conspicuous for quick running and eager shooting at any length rather than combined movement. Their dashing style, however, proved the most useful on Saturday, and on this account they are entitled to praise and victory. This afternoon Everton play their deferred match with Stoke at Goodison Park. Is this also to be lost ?

HOW THE CHAMPIONS FELL IN THE BLACK COUNTRY
The Athletic News- Monday, January 7, 1895
By the Wanderers
The pleasure of writing thing good of the Wolverhampton Wanderers has been so long denied me that now they have done something to make themselves famous once more nothing less than a new pen and a new bottle of ink and some nice clean note-paper whereon to tell of the same will befit the auspicious occasion. Since my last letter, a fortnight ago they have truly raked up about 80 percent of their past reputation by beating Burnley with ten men only, squaring off a little account with their near neighbours the Albion, and entering upon a bright new year with a handsome performance against the champions-that is to say, the champions for the time being. The acquisition of two points was a great consideration with both the teams who stepped into the enclosure at the Molineux Grounds on Saturday. The Lancastrians hankered after them to make pleasant prospects of the championship more secure; the “Wolves” thirsted the more for them that a certain precarious position near the bottom of the poll might with them be less adjacent. And whereas the club at the head of affairs could once upon a time scarcely hope for a win at Wolverhampton, the Black Country warriors were of such uncertain quantity, although “picking up a bit on book form,” that there were present all the elements of an interesting game, and-bless St. Wulfrun- there was actually a big gate. With Baugh still on the doctor’s hands, and Latta yet feeling the effects of his disablement at Sheffield, both sides were one short of the full complement, the men spreading out as under;-
Everton; Williams, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Geary, McInnes, Milward, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards. Wolverhampton Wanderers;- J. Hassell, goal; H. Wood, and T. Dunn, backs; H. Griffiths, H. Haynes, and W. Malpass, half-backs; D. Wykes, D. Black, J. H. Butcher, G. Fleming, and A. Griffin, forwards. Referee; Mr. J. Fox. The crisp, snowy carpet scarcely threatened a protest as to its fitness for a League match, though it was palpable from the start that with the ball flying off at unexpected tangents, and with players now and again deprived of anything like sure foothold, luck was bound to enter considerably into the game. First impressions were that Everton, like Aston Villa the previous fortnight, were “in” for a runaway victory; but though they were here, there, and everywhere, like mercury flitting along a polished table top, the while the Wanderers had a fine view of ever so many pairs of heels, their shooting knew no bounds.  That is to say, the vastness of it could only be measured with a tremendously long pole. Generally speaking, I think I could do the visitors a kindness if I said as little as possible of their target practice. Of course, they had one or two near shaves. Once the ball was banged in, out, and in again from right and left, and score they seemed bound to do; yet Harry Wood poked his magnificent pedalipupes and Hassell used his hands with such good effect that the Wanderers seemed to have a sort of notice board, “No Road,” hanging from their crossbar. Nor, as time progressed, was the Everton goal in a state of blissful quiet. One more stride and possibly Butcher would have done a big thing. But two of the enemy bore down like vultures on carrion, and Butcher, robbed of a beautiful chance, was bundled away over the touchline, there to bite the snowy dust. At half-time it was thought that the Wanderers had done well in that they had kept a clean sheet, but better business was to follow. Their forcing tactics began to press heavily on the Everton defenders, but they were comparatively fresh. They had done no “work” for eight days, while the Evertonians had only just returned from a Scotch invasion-which in my football days used to tell a subsequent tale. Gratification of the crowd at the characteristic swoops of the Wanderers on the terrace goal gave way unto a scene of unbounded enthusiasm when Wykes dropped a lovely curler across, and Griffin, outwitting Kelso, squarely beat Williams also. These Black Country folks, with plenty of lung power laid up, threw open the value, and for once let themselves go. And the shout, far from having got rusty for want of use, sounded all the better for preserving. This was the goal, then, that won the match, and which made Sunderland and the Villa glad. Yet the lead was ever in a precarious state until the end, for Everton went such great guns towards the finish that the Wanderers’ forwards were half-backs, and the half-backs with the remaining three locked the goal up. Geary had a try in centre. He might have saved the day for Everton had he shown less precipitancy, but I can safely say, anyhow, that it would have taken something jolly smart to have beaten the Wanderers’ defence during the last ten minutes. Thus it came about that Everton, showing far cleverly field tactics, had to retire beaten. It was stamina alone that gained the day, for the home forwards sustained a prolonged attack when it might have been suspected they were done with, and therefore, as far as their defence was concerned, trying to best it was like trying to bring a stone wall down by scraping the mortar out with a penknife. It was a similar game to the memorable one at Fallowfield, and now, as then, the half-backs had the biggest share in the spoil, in that they persistently followed up a position gained, and relentlessly struck to a position seemingly lost until the tide was turned. But I must in common fairness congratulate the team all round for the afternoon’s work. It was work, Everton did the play, and it was pretty to look upon until a certain point, and then if one had shut one’s eyes the whole would have looked beautiful. As it was, the wind-up of many an elaborate run was in all conscience execrable. The complaint was not confined to any individual forward. The halves did rare work, though frequently beaten, but Kelso and Parry could scarcely have kicked stouter or tackled more effectively, and Wykes, who was for ever being bustled at his own game by the weightier Welshman, had only one clear opportunity left by his immediate enemy. That, however, was quite sufficient as it happened, and it gained the “Wolves” a meritorious victory. Now for the Messieurs next Saturday from Wearside. The Black Country professors have a chance of cutting a respectable figure after all.

EVERTON STILL WINNING
The Athletic News, Monday, January 7, 1895
Everton Reserves met Burnley Swifts at Goodison Park, before 6,000 spectators. Everton quickly forced a corner, but nothing came of it. Midfield play followed, but Everton got away, and Hartley put on the first goal for Everton from a penalty kick. Both teams played hard, but nothing further was scored up to half-time. On resuming, Everton pressed, and Griffiths put on a second with a fast shot. Snow now fell heavily, but Everton still had the best of matters, and the Burnley goal had many narrow escapes, Johnston in goal saving well. Everton from a nice movement on the left, got down and Handford shot a third goal. The snow was falling very heavily, and hampered the players. Nothing further was scored, and Everton retired winners of a hard game by three goals to none.

SUDDEN DEATH OF A FOOTBALLER DIRECTOR
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, January 7, 1895
We regret to announce the death of Mr. J. Dermott, one of the directors of the Liverpool Association Football Club, which took place very suddenly on Saturday morning. Deceased who resided in Norwood-grove, was an ardent supporter of the Liverpool Football Club, and his death will be sincerely mourned by that body and by his numerous friends.

WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS v.  EVERTON
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, January 7, 1895
Everton visited the Midlands to meet Wolverhampton Wanderers in the League tournament. The cold day naturally kept many people away, but there would be quite 5,000 present at the start. Boyle won the toss, and Butcher started against a slight breeze, the ball immediately being sent over the line from the visiting left, Chadwick performing a similar feat a second later. It early became evident that the snow was going to interfere with reliable passing, and several times both sides were thus handicapped. However, they gradually became more accustomed to the prevailing conditions, Geary and McInnes putting in a useful sequence, but Haynes checked them splendidly, Malpass and Geary came into collision, but after a slight delay play was resumed. Boyle sent well into goal, and Geary narrowly missed. With the charge completely packed, Milward had a shie which just went the wrong side of the post, and after some midfield play Bell get off beautifully on the wing, sending in a shot for which Wood was compelled to give a corner. This being successfully cleared by Dunn, Wyles raced off at full speed, being well checked by Parry, after which Chadwick again shot wide. Everton were having much the best of matters at this stage of the game, and from a neat pass by McInnes, Milward sent in a terrific shot, which Hassell saved magnificently, amidst tremendous cheering. Everton still kept up the attack, and after some nice, concerted play Chadwick sent just outside the net. The play was nearly all in the Wolves half, but hands against holt removed play close to the visitors’ goal, where a further foul was given against the Everton men, Williams cleverly fisting away a beautiful shot by Butcher. Everton again attacked strongly after this, Chadwick performing wonderfully, an abortive corner, however, being the only result. Butcher then received from Fleming, and rushed away at top speed, but was charged off the ball just in time by Parry. The Wanderers had a spell of attacking, but both Parry and Kelso were very safe, and easily averted danger. Boyle was thrice to the fore in fine defensive work. For a few minutes Everton’s goal was seriously jeopardised; the whole defence, however, performing so well that Stewart was eventually enabled to completely clear. The game was intensely exciting during the next few minutes, the ball bobbing up and down right in the teeth of Hassall’s goal, and how the charge escaped was perfectly miraculous, but the leather could not be driven through. Ultimately the Wanderers got away the danger, but a free kick soon again put the visitors on the aggressive, Milward having a further abortive shie. At the other end Fleming put in a terrific shot, Parry effecting a splendid clearance. The Wanderers than subjected the Everton goal to a severe attack. Griffin eventually being it to a close by shooting wide. Wood put in a terrific kick from a foul, the ball going dangerously near the goal, but it passed harmlessly over the net, half-time arriving with a clean sheet. Milward restarted the Wolves being first to show up, but Everton, aided by Parry and Boyle, were quickly in front of Hassell, Griffiths handling the ball from Chadwick’s shot. The game was stopped momentarily on account of a slight injury to the former, and, on resuming, Edgar Chadwick took the free kick, Dunn ultimately getting the ball away. Chadwick rushed down, the left and passed to Bell, who shot right across the goal, Wood clearing magnificently. Kelso and Holt were conspicuous in some fine defence, but the wolves came again, Parry this time accounting for them. Bell then forced a corner, Chadwick sending to Geary, who returned to the inside left man, but Chadwick shot behind. Everton were now pressing strongly, some smart work being done by Milward and Geary, the latter having a long shie. Wood just succeeded in keeping the ball out, and McInnes had a fine opening, but shot very wide. Wood was several times prominent on behalf of the Wolves, and several times kept out dangerous shots. Milward put in a tricky run, but unfortunately fell just as he was preparing to shoot, and a moment later Chadwick just sent over the crossbar. Everton were much more accurate in their movements than their opponents, and constantly kept the Wanderers defending, but so perfectly did they pack their goal that it was utterly impossible to penetrate it. The Wolves at length succeeded in making headway, Boyle sending outside close to the corner flag. Parry relieved, Chadwick and Bell getting off up the left, Wood splendidly checking the latter’s career. Everton were quickly again attacking, however, Chadwick shooting high over. A foul against Parry gave the Wanderers a chance, but nothing tangible resulted. Wolverhampton, however, now seemed very determined, and Everton had to defend for a while, Fleming forcing an unproductive corner. They were quickly back again. From the goal kick, and after a lot of passing in front of goal, Wykes crossed to Griffin, who scored amid vociferous cheering, after twenty-five minutes’ play. Everton were conceded a foul in midfield, Parry taking the kick, but after sending the ball up the field the referee ordered it back, and Parry once more landed the globe right into goal, Halsall effecting a marvellous clearance. Everton strived very hard after this, and though their attack was long and strong they could not force the ball through. After this the Wanderers pressed, Milward and Geary exchanging positions to try and retrieve their position, but without effect. During the last ten minutes Everton attacked persistently, some fine forward work being shown; but the defence of the Wanderers was superb, and try as they could the visitors could not score, the result favouring the Wolves by 1 goals to nil. Teams;- ton; Williams, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half backs; Geary, McInnes, Milward, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards. Wolverhampton Wanderers; Hassell, goal; Dunn and Wood, backs; Malpass, Haynes, and Griffiths, half backs; Griffin, Fleming, Butcher, Black and Wykes, forwards.

LANCASHIRE COMBINATION
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, January 7, 1895
EVERTON COMBINATION v.  BURNLEY SWIFTS
The first meeting of these teams in the above competition took place at Goodison Park on Saturday. There were 5,000 spectators present, and the flag was hoisted half-mast out of respect for Mr. John Dermott, of the Liverpool Club, who died suddenly on Saturday morning. No sooner had the game started than the home forwards rushed down, and Murray let fly at goal, the ball going just outside, and a further attempt met with a like fate. For a while, the game was little more than a possession for the Everton men, who time after time made some lively pots at goal. The homesters again took up an aggressive attitude once more, and when within the magic twelve yards in front of the Swifts’ goal one of the Everton players was deliberately fouled. For this offence Mr. Dale granted a penalty kick, from which Hartley easily landed the ball into the net. Everton had the best of the remaining play, but nothing further scored before half time when Everton led by 1 goal to nil. On changing ends, the play was for some time of an even nature, each team attacking in turn, and Cain bringing off a wonderful save. After a free kick had been taken by Everton, Hartley again put the ball into the net, but this goal was disallowed on the plea of offside being raised. More end-to-end play followed, Parker sending in a nice dropping shot to cain, the leather shaving the post. Storrier got at the ball cleverly, when the Swifts were again making headway, and then, mainly through Storrier’s efforts, the homesters kept up a strong attack. Johnston cleared once or twice, but at last success rewarded the efforts of the Everton players, Storrier passing to his left, and Handford sending over to Griffiths, who shot and scored. Handford scored the third goal, and Griffiths put one through, but was given offside. Everton pressed nearly to the finish. Final result; Everton Combination 3 goals, Burnley Swifts nil.

THE WOLVES CREATE A SURPRISE
The Birmingham Daily Post-Monday, January 7, 1895
The Wolverhampton Wanderers and Everton met at Wolverhampton, and the game was in many respects reminiscent of the great match played at Fallowfield two years ago, when the Wolverhampton won the English cup. In both cases the Lancashire team gave a finer exhibition of football than their opponents, their passing and combination generally being almost faultless, but they fell off in front of goal, and on Saturday, as was the case at Manchester, the Wanderers’ defence materially assisted in securing the victory. As a coincidence, it may be mentioned the only point scored in both matches was in the second half, Harry Allen putting the ball through at Fallowfield, and Griffin- who played on that memorable occasion-scoring on Saturday. The ground was covered with snow, and the air was bitterly keen; still there was a good attendance, about 6,000 persons being present, Everton were without Cain and Latta, their places being taken by Williams in goal- who, by the bye, was goalkeeper at Fallowfield-and Geary, Baugh was still unable to play for the Wanderers, but his place was taken by Wood, who was an exceptionally useful substitute and after the fine form he has shown in the back division of late it is scarcely likely that he will be seen again in the forward ranks of the Wanderers’ team. When the ball was started the Everton forwards rushed down, and held the lead for some time; but they were ultimately driven back, and warming to their work the Wanderers gave the Everton defence plenty of work to do. By their splendid combination and short effective passing tactics the visitors, however, repeatedly got into dangerous proximity to the Wanderers’ goal; but Hassall, Wood, and Dun were equal to every attack, and their sterling play saved the Wanderers from defeat. Still, the local forwards never lost an opportunity of getting away and their dogged perseverance was repeatedly applauded, griffin, Wyles, Butcher and Black at times putting in some capital work. Both sides worked hard to win, but at half-time neither had been able to score. On resuming, Everton once more press, but after a time they were driven back, and the remainder of the game was of an even character, except for one important incident that Griffin scored for the Wanderers from a capital pass by Wykes. Afterwards the Everton men fought in the sturdiest manner, but although they rearranged their forward rank, Geary being put in the centre forward position, they could make no impression on the Wanderers’ defence, and they had to retire defeated by a goal to nothing. The Everton men throughout played a grand game, but they had opposed to them a team who played far better than they have done at any time this season, and who seemed determined from the start to win if such an achievement were possible.

EVERTON v. STOKE
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, January 7, 1895
(LEAGUE DIVISION 1)
THE [PSTPONED LEAGUE MATCH
A FROSHY GROUND
EVERTON PRESSED NEARLY ALL THE FIRST HALF
CHADWICK SCORES AFTER HALF-AN-HOUR’S PLAY
EVERTON’S FIRST POINT THIS YEAR IN A LEAGUE MATCH
It will be remembered that a fortnight ago this League match was commenced at Goodison Park during a gale of wind, and after about twenty minutes’ play the referee, Mr. Brodie, decided that it was impossible to proceed further, football being out of the question. After consultation it was decided to abandon play as far as a League match was concerned, but the teams went on playing for some time longer. Everton having the best of the matter by 2 goals to 1. The first League encounter between the clubs, it will be remembered took place the second week in September, when Everton defeated the Stoke men by 3 goals to 1. From that date up to their meeting in December last the teams had experiences somewhat opposite. Everton practically had carried all before them, while Stoke had met with luck quite to reverse. In fact they have been qualifying in no unmistakable manner for the “wooden spoon,” and at present they occupy the rather ignominious position of having only scored 9 points out of 17 games contested. Since the advent of the New Year Everton, too, have experienced nothing but ill-luck, and have suffered two defeats (Sheffield Wednesday and Wolverhampton Wanderers), where victories were expected. The consequence is that the Evertonians have, after heading the list almost the whole of the season, declined into third position in the table. The following shows the results of the League matches played by the two clubs up to date;- Everton Played 18, Won 12, Lost 3, Drawn 3, For 52, Against 27, Points 27
Stoke Played 17, Won 3, Lost 11, Drawn 3, For 20, Against 48, Points 9. The ground presented a very wintry appearance, the playing patch being covered with snow, and a thin attendance of spectators assisted in making the outlooked a very desolate one. The Everton team was the same as went down at Wolverhampton on Saturday, with the exception that Bell’s place was taken by W. Williams; whilst Stoke was not exactly what might be styled full strength. The kick off was originally fixed for half-past two, then it was altered to 2.15, and finally 2.,30 was settled on. The teams faced each other as follows; Everton; Williams, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half backs; Geary, McInnes, Williams, Milward, and Chadwick, forwards. Stoke;- Clawley, goal; Clare and Eccles, abcks; Turner, Grewer, and Brodie, half backs; Morton, Dickson, Farrell, Sandilands, and Robertson, forwards. It may be stated that Geary has been suffering from a bad cold on the chest, and doubt was expressed as to weather or not he would be able to play, but as a matter of fact he did torn out. There could not be more than 3,000 present when, Everton having won the toss, Farrell kicked off for Stoke. Some long kicking was at once indulged in, and it was at once evident that the side which would do best was the one which could stay the longest. The men slipped about as though stepping on ice, and there was anything but a promise of good football. After a lot of midfield exchanges, the Everton left got away, but Milward lost his footing just as he was about to shoot. The clearance was easy for Clare, but Holt drove the visitors back and Clawley’s charge was again in jeopardy. From midfield the home left again got hold, and Milward made a nice centre, McInnes just missing a goal off his head by the merest shave. The Everton forwards showed better form on the frozen ground, and assisted by good half-back play they kept up the pressure for some time, fugitive break-away here took place on the Stoke right but the raid was only momentary, for the home right again got possession, Chadwick sending in a well-intentioned shot. The Everton left insider again had a try a moment later, shooting the ball straight into Clawley’s hands. A free kick against Stoke enabled Everton to get back again immediately, the ball just topping the bar. An attack was maintained for some time on the Stoke goal McInnes making another fine bid for goal, but it was painful to see the difficulty the men had to keep their equilibriumon the icy surface. The Stoke left once tried to relieve the pressure, and got the ball just over the half-way line for Kelso to return. Here “hands” was given against Stoke a few yards to the right of Clawley, but the ball was cleared, and so also was a corner which ensued, Merson and Dickson followed with a slight break away, but the effort was not maintained for the homesters were bang in front of Clawley again, and another free kick close to goal proved abortive, and if good shooting had been possible Everton must have netted half-a-dozen goals. W. Williams, from a good centre form the left, headed straight into Clawley’s hands. A foul by Geary led up to a riad on the Everton goal, but the visitors, who sent the ball past Williams into the home goal, lost their point by being off-side. this went to show how fluky the result of the game would probably be, for twice we had instance of what might happen before time was called. This escape warmed up the homesters, and after one or two ordinary exchanges Geary got possession, steadied himself, and went bang for goal, Clawley, however, effecting a grand save. Slow play followed in midfield for a while, and then Farrell tried a sprint, but was pulled up by Parry, the hometsers returning once again to the attack. From their left Chadwick centred straight in front of goal, where Clawley almost swift the ball straight into his own goal. From the kick off Boyle sent the leather back to Geary, who passed on to Chadwick, the latter scoring with a grand shot, this success having taken just half-an-hour to accomplish. Pressure on the Stoke citadel again became the order, and Clawley, who slightly fumbled with the leather, nearly pulled the ball in. again the visitors stole away for a brief attack, Sandiland very nearly scoring. A corner, however, was conceded, Boyle making a grand clearance for Milward to travel down the wing towards Clawley’s charge. Another rush on the part of Stoke and a clearance by the Everton backs found the homester again engaged in a fierce attack. Holt started a nice movement. Merton stepping in however. Then Boyle got hold, who passed on to Chadwick, who crossed over to W. Williams, the ex-Tranmere Rovers man shooting a really fine goal. Half-time was almost immediately afterwards announced, the score being 2 goals to nil in favour of Everton. Geary started the second half. The number of spectators had increased to something like double the number to what they were at the commencement. The opening play favoured Stoke, the Evertonians having to fall back on the defensive, Holt and Stewart each made good points. Gradually the homesters got rid of the pressure, and at the same time snow began to fall in driving sheets much to the discomfiture of the crowd of spectators, who however manfully stood their ground. Final Result; Everton 3 goals, Stoke nil.

EVERTON V STOKE
January 8, 1895. Birmingham Daily Post
Played at Liverpool on a frost bound ground, before 6,000 spectators. Everton pressed considerably at the outset, but were unable to shoot accurately owing to the slippery ground. After thirty minute's play, Chadwick scored from Geary's pass. After further pressure Stoke had a free kick near the Everton goal. Half-time; Everton 2, Stoke 0. On restarting Stoke obtained a couple of abortive corners, the succeeding play being enlivened by a run by Williams and Geary, the last named eventually scoring a third goal for Everton. The home side now pressed severely, and were within an ace of scoring again. –Chadwick shooting over while Minns struck the post. Result Everton 3, Stoke 0.

EVERTON 3 STOKE 0
January 8 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
This deffered League match was played at Goodison Park yesterday in the presence of 8,000 spectators. It will be remembered that on Decemeber 22, an attempt was made to fulfil the fixture, but owing to the gale that prevailed the referee stopped play at the end of 30 minutes. Everton than having scored a goal to nil. The weather yesterday was bright and favourable from a spectators point of view, but of course the ground was hard and slippery owing to the frost . Everton: - Williams, goal, Kelso and Parry, backs, Boyle (captain), Holt, and Stewart halfbacks, Williams (w), McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Milward forwards. Stoke: - Clawley, goal, Eccles, and Clare backs Brodie, Grewer, and Turner, halfbacks, Meston, Dickson, Farrell, Sandland, and Robertson forwards. It will be seen that Bell and Scholfield were absent from the teams respectively. The opening play was of midfield tendency, but Everton soon got into a strong stride, when during hard pressure Milward missed a fine chance. In a few minutes, however, he centred beautifully to McInnes, who headed over the bar. Following a breakaway by Stoke, the home forwards became very aggressive, and put for Clare and Eccles on their mettle. They defended well, but a grand shot by Chadwick eluded their vigilance, and went direct to Clawley, who proved safe. Everton sustained the attack, the relief coming until McInnes shot behind from a likely range. Geary next slipped on the icy ground when taking a kick, whilst a shot by McInnes was repulsed. In attending to a raid, hands were given to Everton right in front of goal from which a\ corner was conceded. This also was cleared, and then Stoke got fairly going for the first time but they were well held by kelso and Parry, and Everton made fast progess towards goal, where they were checked. Notwithstanding that the kicking of the defenders was not of good quality. W.Williams headed into goal very neatly, and deserved to score, but the shot was cleverly repulsed. Stoke went away shortly afterwards, and from a pass Dickson penetrated the goal, but the point was vetoed. Everton having survived this risk, played with renewed energy, and soon Geary landed the ball almost grazing over the bar. Boyle sent came out strongly with a shot which, was only cleared at the expense of a corner. Everton continued to attack and at length from a pass by Geary, the ball went to Chadwick, who shot in along the ground and score. Stoke were dangerous a minute later, but Kelso spoiled a shot at close range, and once more the home team were seen attacking strongly, a long lobbing shot by Parry beating several players, but it was checked by the goalkeeper, Everton were further aggressive, but were beaten off. A free kick fell to Stoke near the home goal, but the was diverted to safe land, and then Geary had hard lines with a shot. It did not matter much however, as almost immediately W.Williams took a pass and scored his first League goal. Everton thus led by two goals to nil, at the interval. Upon resuming, the home team were severely pressed, having to give a couple of corners, from one of which a fair chance of scoring was given a Stoke man, but it went begging. Everton came out well on the right wing, and shot hard, but were beaten off very smartly. A free kick to Stoke helped them to once more carry the war into their oppontents territory, but Kelso and Parry soon dislodged them, and Geary started a run taken up by W.Williams, who finished off with a good shot. Kept on the attack by the backs and halfbacks the home forwards were persistent in their attempts to forge further ahead, a very fine shot being assayed by Geary. The visitors knew the advantage, of hard kicking, and by this means were now enabled to have a fair share of the play, though never allowed to become very threatening. A movement on the right wing however, strengthened Everton position, as a very well worked goal was the outcome. McInnes shot in, and Crawley played the ball, but Geary was handy, and landed into the net before the goalkeeper was aware of the fact. Everton were irresistible in their raids at this period of the game, and were not long before they beat Crawley once more but he had been impelled and the point was not allowed to account. Geary was only charged of the ball when near the goalline and a few minutes later Milward was tackled just in the act of shooting when a yard or two from goal by Robertson, who kicked desperately over the bar. Returning, Chadwick compelled Clawley to give a corner in using his fist to a high dropping shot which, was met near the bar. A nice run by Milward, Geary and Chadwick terminated in the latter making a further good bid for goal, but Clawley was ready. McInnes had a couple of shies, from one of which, a corner was given and repulsed. As a diversion the Stoke rightwing got down as far as Parry, who caused the ball to be run harmlessly over the line. Geary, who in conjunction with his four colleagues had played all though with spirit, led another attack, and when the game ended Everton had won by 3 goals to nil.

THE POSTPONED LEAGUE MATCH
The Liverpool Daily Post -Tuesday, January 8, 1895
EVERTON v. STOKE
It will be remembered that a fortnight ago this League match was commenced at Goodison Park during a gale of wind, and after about twenty minutes’ play the referee Mr. brodie, decided that it was impossible to proceed further, football being out of the question. After consultation it was decided to abandon play as far as  a League match was concerned, but the teams went on playing for some time longer. Everton having the best of the matter by 2 goals to 1. The ground yesterday presented a very wintry appearance, the playing patch being covered with snow, and a thin attendance of spectators assisted in making the outlook a very desolate one. The Everton team was the same as went down at Wolverhampton on Saturday, with the exception that Bell’s place was taken by W. Williams; while Stoke was not exactly what might be styled full strength. The kick off was originally fixed for half-past two, then it was altered to 2.15, and finally 2.30 was settled on. There could not be more than 3,000 present when, Everton having won the toss, Farrell kicked off for Stoke. Some long kicking was at once indulged in, and it soon became evident that the side which would do best was the one which could stay the longest. The men slipped about as though stepping on ice, and there was anything but a promise of good football. After a lot of midfield exchanges, the Everton left got away, but Milward lost his footing just as he was about to shoot. The clearance was easy for Clare, but Holt drove the visitors back, and Clawley’s charge was again in jeopardy. From midfield the home left again got hold, and Milward made a nice centre, McInnes just missing a goal off his head by the merest shave. The Everton forwards showed better form on the frozen ground, and assisted by good half-back play they kept up the pressure for some time. A fugitive break-away here took place on the Stoke right, but the raid was only momentary, for the home right again got possession, Chadwick sending in a well intentional shot. The Everton left insider again had a try a moment later, shooting the ball straight into Clawley’s hands. A free kick against stoke enabled Everton to get back again immediately, the ball just topping the bar. An attack was maintained for some time on the Stoke goal, McInnes making another fine bid for goal, but it was painful to see the difficulty the men had to keep their equilibrium on the icy surface. The Stoke left once tried to relieve the pressure, and got the ball just over the half-ay line for Kelso to return. Here “hands” was given against Stoke a few yards to the right of Clawley, but the ball was cleared, and so also was a corner which ensued. Merton and Dickson followed with a slight break away, but the effort was not maintained, for the homesters were bang in front of Clawley again, and another free kick close to goal proved abortive, and if good shooting had been possible Everton must have netted half-a-dozen goals. W. Williams from a good centre from the left, headed straight into Clawley’s hands. A foul by Geary led up to a raid on the Everton goal, but the visitors, who sent the ball past Williams into the home goal, lost their point by being off-side. this went to show how fluky the result of the game would probably be, for twice we had instances of what might happen before time was called. This escape warmed up the homesters, and after one or two ordinary exchanges Geary got possession, steadied himself, and went bang for goal, Clawley, however, effecting a grand save. Slow play followed in midfield for a while and then Farrell tried a sprint, but was pulled up by Parry, the homesters returning once again to the attack. From their left Chadwick centred straight in front of goal, where Clawley almost swept the ball straight into the net. From the kick-off Boyle sent the leather back to Geary, who passed on to Chadwick, the latter scoring with a grand shot, this success having taken just half-an-hour to accomplish. Pressure on the Stoke citadel again became the order, and Clawley, who slightly fumbled with the leather, nearly pulled the ball in. Again the visitors stole away for a brief attack, Sandiland very nearly scoring. A corner, however, was conceded, Boyle making a grand clearance for Milward to travel down the wing towards Clawley’s charge. Another rush on the part of Stoke and a clearance by the Everton backs found the homesters again engaged in a fierce attack. Holt started a nice movement, Morton stepping in, however. Then Boyle got hold, passing on to Chadwick, who crossed over to W. Williams, the ex-Tranmere Rover man shooting a really fine goal. Half-time was almost immediately afterwards announced, the score being 2 goals to nil in favour of Everton. Geary started the second half. The spectators had increased to something like double the number they were at the commencement. The opening play favoured stoke, the Evertonians having to fall back on the defensive. Holt and Stewart each made good points. Gradually the homesters got rid of the pressure, and at the same time snow began to fall in driving sheets, much to the discomfiture of the crowd of spectators, who, however, manfully stood their ground. Milward when he had a chance of getting through suddenly pulled up, and left Clare to clear, this leading up to a brief but futile attack on Williams’s goal. A clearance effected; Geary started a fine run. W. Williams taking up the movement on having the ball passed to him about the centre line. The Tranmere man ran well, and shot straight but the effort was weak, and Clawley stepped out and cleared. Nice work by the Everton front line was shown, the left-wing pair and Holt showing good play, but the attack led to nothing. McInnes initiated another move in the Stoke direction, and enabled W. Williams to put in a couple of fine shots, which the Stoke custodian accounted for, but without giving relief until Clare made a rare goal kick well into Everton territory. The visitors, however, were not prepared to make us of the advantage, none of the forwards being in the neighbourhood of the ball. The visitors, however, could not be altogether shaken off, and Everton had to retire on the defensive for a time, Kelso was very prominent, and gave the Stoke men no opportunity to score. Holt took up play, and brought the field along. He gave to the right wing, McInnes and W. Williams taking up play. The latter screwed nicely in, but Clawley met the ball, making a somewhat weak return, when Geary stepped in and shot the third goal for Everton, and following up the kick off from centre he nearly scored again. Clare made a strong return. Kelso put his side on the attack, and the ball was taken bang up to Clawley, where Milward lying offside, headed an abortive goal. The Everton forwards and half-backs were playing in good style, the bad ground notwithstanding, and gave the visiting front line not the slightest chance, except when an occasional break-away happened. A sharp struggle took place round Clawley, who played a fine game in goal. Milward was given a good chance by Chadwick bang in front of the Stoke custodian, but getting his foot too much under the ball a strong shot lifted the leather on to the roof of the stand. Parry, and then Kelso, checked an attempt to raid their end, McInnes and Geary taking play up to the front of Clawley’s charge, where several attempts to pierce the goal proved abortive, McInnes just shooting the wrong side of the post. Geary followed with a run and a long dropping shot, which fell short, and enabled Clawley to save. The closing play was all round the Stoke goal except for a break awa, which nearly cost a goal. The final result immediately followed; Everton having won by 3 goals to nil. Teams; Everton; Williams, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Geary, McInnes, Williams, Milward, and Chadwick, forwards. Stoke; Clawley, goal; Clare and Eccles, backs; Turner, Grewer, and Brodie, half backs; Merton, Dickson, Farrell, Sandilands, and Robertson, forwards.

THE EVERTON CLUB
The Liverpool Daily Post- Wednesday, January 9, 1895
The Everton League team leave the central Station on Saturday morning next, at 9.30, for Derby, where they are due in the afternoon to play their first League match this season with Derby County, the kick-off being fixed for 2.30. The Combination team are the same afternoon set down for a friendly contest with Accrington at Goodison Park; kick-off 2.30. the following teams have been selected;-
Against Derby County
Everton; Williams, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Latta, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards
Against Accrington
Everton; Sutton, goal; Adams and Arridge, backs; Walker, Storrier, and Elliott, half-backs; Griffiths, Murray, Hartley, McMillian and Handford, forwards.
Today
Funeral of Mr. Dermott, Anfield, 12

FUNERAL OF MR. JOHN DERMOTT
The Liverpool Daily Post- Thursday, January 10, 1895
At noon, yesterday, in the presence of a large gathering the remains of the late Mr. John Dermott, who died on Saturday last at Norwood-grove, were laid to rest at Anfield Cemetery. During his lifetime deceased was prominently identified with local football, and was a director of the Liverpool Club. The funeral cortege was met upon arrival at the cemetery by a large number of sorrowing friends, the following directors of the Liverpool Football Club attending the mournful ceremony;- Messrs H.O. Cooper, W. Gunning, J.J. Ramsey, and J. McKenna, Mr. Sidney Cooper, and  several of the Liverpool players. The funeral service was conducted by the Rev. E.R. Barrett, and a number of the factory girls from Messrs. Cope’s establishment, where the deceased was employed, sang several hymns both in the chapel and at the grave-side. the chief mourners were Mrs. Dermott (widow), Messrs. J. Dermott, E. Dermott, W. Dermott, a. Dermott, and G. Dermott (sons), P. and F Byrne (uncles), and A. Crossley, J. Byrne, and J. Evans (cousins). Amongst the general body of mourners present were Mr. J.A. Willox, M.P., and the following fellow-employees of the deceased; Messrs. J. Fraser, F.W. Knight, J. Voigt, T. E. Groves, J.P. Rowlands, H. Williams, W. Brewer, D. Guyle, H. Edmonds, W. H. Wilson, H. Osterwold, and J. Hayward. Others present were Mr. and Mrs J. Crosthwaits, Messrs G. Rutherford, R. Wylie, Fred Geary, J. Woods, R. Stamford, H.P. Ellis, Alec Dick, A. Smith, J.E. Wilson, H. Stewart, J. Walker, J. Elliott, H. Cantrell, W. Barr, J. Taylor, J. Hegan, and F.E. Hughes. The coffin was covered with beautiful floral tributes among others being wreaths from the Liverpool club directors, Mr. J. Houlding and friends, the Liverpool Club players, subscribers from the Sandon Hotel, Mr. W.E. Barclay, the Everton Football Club, the various staffs employed on Messrs. Cope’s, and also one from friends connected with the Football Echo, supplied by Messrs. Fishlock Bros., St. John’s Market.

FOOTBALL NOTES
The Liverpool Daily Post- Saturday, January 12, 1895
Everton’s chances of gaining the League championship is gradually growing less, and to secure the coveted honour no more points will have to be thrown away. They can be pardoned for the defeat at Sheffield, but the result of the game against the “Wolves” was a cruel blow. Not even the most bigoted partisans of the Wanderers will deny that Wolverhampton for fully three-parts of the game were toys in the hands of the smart Everton men, whose tricky and effective work in the open was only eclipsed by the most execrable shooting it has been our lot to witness. Soon after hostilities commenced an idea prevailed that the Wolves would be outplayed, with a tall score at the end of the ninety minutes. So far as actual play went, there was only one team in it, but when it came to goal-getting, Everton were tantalisingly off, and the crowd hugely enjoyed the innumerable bunging attempts to beat Hassell. The Wanderers, however, must be heartily congratulated on the fine defence shown, and it must not be forgotten that, whilst Everton had innumerable openings presented them, the Wolverhampton goal was always wall guarded, the backs and halves falling back in their charge with commendable promptness every time the Everton forwards worked the ball up, the result being that the goal was a perfect line of defence whenever Everton assailed it. Still, there were times when a score by the visitors seemed absolutely certain, but it was not to be. Perhaps the Wanderers adapted themselves better than Everton to the prevailing conditions-a long kick and rush style, whenever they broke away, which was not often-enabling them to reach Williams’s goal before the full defence had time to close in on their charge. Had the Everton attack adopted this system we think they would now be again at the top of the table, as the visiting quintet were much too fast for any of the Wolverhampton backs; it was that fine finessing in the snow by Everton which enabled the “Wolves” backs to work round and so perfectly pack their charge. There was great doubt in the minds of most of the Everton players as to the goal which gave Wolverhampton they victory, they contending that it was palpably offside and Holt felt so keenly the injustice of the point that he foolishly tried to argue the matter with the referee. Regarding the players, Williams did what little he was called upon to accomplish most satisfactorily, whilst at back both Kelso and Parry defended superbly, the former being especially effective. Holt was clever as usual, Boyle and Stewart being little behind. The forward line of the visitors worked beautifully up to within shooting range, and then- but enough has been said on this point. Hassell was in great form for the Wanderers in goal, being ably assisted by H. Wood (who acted as “sub,” for Baugh) as back, who times without number frustrated the onward rushes of the Everton men. The half back line was a strong feature in the “Wolves” play, Baynes being particularly smart. The forwards were not by any means a clever lot, Wykes and Butcher being the pick. Of course there is nothing astonishing in the fact of Everton having defeated Stoke last Monday, on which occasion the deferred League match came on for discussion. Had Everton lost this game, as they had the previous two, there would have been a yell of disgust from the supporters of the club. Still, although they won the Evertonians did none too well, and it was not till the game was pretty well through that their friends felt at all safe, the score at the interval being one goal to nil against Stoke, which was afterwards increased to three. The Stokes forwards did some fine raiding, and on these occasions they were very dangerous, but the bulk of the attacking was left to Everton. R. Williams, who is tremendously popular among the spectators at Goodison ground, had not very much heavy work to do, but he always appeared safe. True the bill was got into his net once or twice, but that was done by means of some of his opponents lying off side. Kelso played a fine back game, his kicking being very good. Parry played with as much vigour as though the ground had been soft as pretty and for this he can scarcely be recommended, as it is just as well to take into consideration results first. At half back Holt was in fine trim, and when he essayed the task he could always manage to outwit his man. Geary was rather on the cautious side, but he did sufficient to show that he is yet one of the best centre forwards we have if he could get rid of one thing. W. Williams, late of the Tranmere Rovers made a good substitute for Latta, as outside right, and along with McInnes, did very good work and appears fearless without being rash. Milward’s displacement for a time from the outside left position has done him no harm, for he is a better man now than he was at the beginning of the season. Clawley kept goal very well indeed for Stoke and saved at least half a dozen shots which ordinarily would have scored. Clare and Eccles, the two backs, were a tower of strength on their side, but neither the half backs nor the forwards were able to touch the opposing side, when once they got on their feet. Everton go to Derby to-day. It is looked upon as a “soft” thing for them, but many people think that this is a season to anticipate their defeat. If such is the case, then “pop goes” the championship.
It is quite evident from recent displays that Everton have become somewhat stale, and this week they have been spending a few days at Hoylake. Everton have never lost a match after quartering at the little fishing village, so Derby County had better look out to-day.
A correspondent writes;-
As a great admirer of Everton for some years past, permit me to ask you to make strong representation through the medium of your paper to the Everton directors respecting the importation of players. The latest rumour is that they have netted the Celtic goalkeeper, McArthur. It seems to me a great shame that directly a Scotch club succeeds in unearthinga first-class player the English clubs at once commence to tempt him to leave that club, in most cases quite unmindful of the local talent merely awaiting development. I think myself that Everton are well off for goalkeepers, having Williams (a more honest player than who never kept goal), and Sutton (who is reputed by some to be the best of the lot). This being the case, why cannot they let the Celtic players alone, and of course other English clubs should do the same. It seems to be the drift of directors of the present time to import at any price. Instead of looking after their own district men. That there is local talent is evidenced by the fact that two such men played for Everton on Monday, whilst they have Boylan, Taylor, Handford, Griffiths (the old Coburg man, I believe), and others, and Liverpool have Bradshaw, who is every bit as good as any importation.
Another correspondent says;- The football last week was very bitter for Evertonians, what with the sound thrashing at Oliver-grove on New Year’s Day, and at Wolverhampton on Saturday. Everton the pick of the country, beaten twice consecutively! And why-is it because they are inferior to their opponents, or because they think more of a good dinner than the League championship? However, I think it would not be a bad idea if Stewart was given a rest, and Adams tried in his place at half back. True, Adams is a right full back; but Kelso, Bell, and Milward worked better in their new positions.
Today’s fixture
Everton v. Derby County, at Derby; 2.30
Everton; Williams, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half-backs; Latta, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards.
Everton Combination v Accrington, at Goodison Park; 2.30
Everton; Sutton, goal; Adams, and Arridges, backs; Walker, Storrier, and Elliott, half-backs; Griffiths, Murray, Hartley, McMillian, and Handford, forwards.

DERBY COUNTY 2 EVERTON 2
January 14 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
The first League match between these clubs was decided at Derby on Saturday. There was not a very large attendance, something like 3,000, owing to the winter weather, the ground being thinly covered by snow, and of course froshbound. Considerable curiosity however, centred in the match from the fact that Liverpool had visited and beaten Derby County on the previous Wednesday. The home club made two changes from the team which played against Liverpool.Robinson and Keay superseding Green and Paull, the side being as follows: - Everton: - Sutton, goal, Kelso, and Parry, backs, Boyle (captain), Holt, and Stewart, halfbacks, Willimas (w), McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards. Derby County: - Robinson, goal, Methven, and Leiper, backs, Cox, Goodall (a), and Harvey, halfbacks, Brooks, Hamilton, Bloomer (s) McMillan, and keay forwards. Mr. J.Lewis acted as referee .
The home team were the first to get away, but were promptly driven back, Williams bothered Leiper, but who proved safe. Brooks replied in a spirited manner, with the result that Parry had to concede a corner. This was of no avail, and Everton took up the running, when Williams headed in, so well that Robinson had to use his fists. Bell passed to Geary, who put over the box, and upon Holt robbing Brooks, Bell ran down, and the ball went to Geary, but again his shot was faulty. The visitors sustained pressure, and from a free kick taken by Parry, Williams, Bell and others served a neat passing movement up, which came to nothing as the whistle was sounded. Derby defended well, and broke away on the left. Kelso and Parry put in good work and finding no means of getting through the defence. Archie Goodall lited the ball over the hands of his opponents right into goal, Sutton being taken apparently quite by surprise. Derby thus led at the end of twelve minutes. Returning Hamilton became dangerous, but was dispossessed very cleverly by Stewart. Everton had the pull for some time afterwards, and in Williams shooting into goal, Geary took the return and headed into the net. With the score now even, it looked as though Everton would immediately go ahead, but a fine shot by Geary proved ineffective. Harvey next brought down Chadwick, but nothing tangible resulted from the free kick, though Everton pressed very hard. Williams became very conspicuous on the right for one or two neat centres, from one of which, Holt shot correctly, compelling Robinson to give a corner, Geary, Chadwick and Bell next went away in a combined run, but McInnes could make nothing of the final touch to the movement. Parry then gave Geary another opportunity, but the centre man, after dodging two opponents made a bad shot. Success however, to Everton was not to be much longer delayed as from a free kick well placed, the ball was notched once or twice in the scrimmage and was driven into goal 25 minutes from the start. It was not long before Derby were near equalising. This arose from a free kick against Parry. In defending this Stewart give hands, but Parry rushed in and headed the threatened danger away. Everton next had two corners conceded them, which were useless and Bloomer seemed to have the measure of Stewart in a fast run, but he had Parry to reckon with, who cleared close on the goalline. Geary soon opened up a chance, but Bell did win, and went wide. The home team made another strong rush to the front, and was really menacing, but Parry checked them at the expense of a free kick. Stewart next put up to goal neatly, with the result that McInnes shot exacted a futile corner. Chadwick followed by putting just outside goal, as did Geary from Boyle with a good shot. Derby, in fact, had a warm experience at this period, but were equal to the demands, and when the interval arrived Everton were still leading by 2 goals to 1.
As the Derby men had the wind in the second half they resumed operations with reasonable hope of saving the match, but Everton reopened in a spirited manner, Geary taking fair AIM. Bell, too was going strongly from a pass by McInnes, but was pulled up for offside, and the other end of the field became the scene of interest, when both Parry and Boyle checked rushed, but did not clear and so Goodall shot the ball failling into the hands of Sutton which was safe. A mishap them occurred to Williams, as on being charged, by McMillan, he fell back and bumped his head severely as to stum him. Everton had in consequence to play short handled for a time, but they attacked though not very keenly and in turn were rather hard pressed. The game, which had always been fast, increased in speed, and with Williams back again in his position, the ball travelled quickly from end to end, both sets of defenders having to be very active. At length Keay ran clear, and screwed in from the corner and into the net. Sutton misjudging the fight of the ball. Now on an equally again the play waxed warmer for a winning goal. On time almost Geary sent the ball skimming over the bar, and in reply Sutton had to save twice, the result of a good game being a draw of 2 goals each. During the match some of the spectators hooted the referee, who has threatened to report the bad behavior to headquarters.

EVERTON RESERVES 5 ACCRINGTON 0
January 14 1895. The Liverpool mercury
These teams meet at Goodison Park on Saturday in a friendly contest before a small gathering of spectators. Two thirties were agreed upon. The game opened tamely, the first incident of note being a small run down by the home forwards but Murray shot badly and Accrington defence was again tested. Hartley sent in a shot which, Holden negotiated, but failed to get the ball clear, and Handford sent into the net. A moment later Hartley headed over, and from the goal kick Lambie headed a movement to the other end, where Cain was in readiness and cleared. Following which, the visiting forwards could make but, little headway against the stronger Everton defence. McDonald took the ball nicely down and forced a fruitless corner. A few minutes later Parkinson was at faulty and on the ball travelling across to the home right, Murray registered a second for Everton. At length Lambie had a chance, but shot too high, and McDonald racing down sent in strongly, and the ball slid from a player into the net. At half time Everton were winning by 3 goals to nil. On restarting Everton forged ahead and shot in repeatedly, but their efforts lacked finish. At length McMillan registered a fourth goal, and repeated the performance directly afterwards. Thus Everton winning by 5 goals to nil. Teams Everton: - Cain, goal, Adams, and Arridges, backs, Storrier, Walker, and Elliott, halfbacks, McDonald, Murray, Hartley, McMillan, and Handford, forwards Accrington: - Holden goal, Ditchfield, and Marsden backs, Frame, Chadwick, and Parkinson, halfbacks, Greenwood, Hargreaves, Lambie, Carnie, and Wilkinson, forwards. The attendance at Goodison road, as was only to be expected under such conditions as ruled on Saturday, was a very long way below the average. The Accrington players were the visitors, and under the circumstances the game was of an enjoyable character. The play altogether in favour of the Evertonians, though there were frequent intervals, when the visitors showed good points, but they always failed when they reached close quarters. Adams and Arridge did not gave much quarter, and Storrier at halfback often spoiled the otherwise strong combination of the opponents forwards. McDonald of the Press Guard, who put in a first appearance in the Everton ranks, was a capital right wing, and should developed into a first class player. McMilland and Handford were also a good pair and much of the success of the home side was due to the work of the front line. Cain was not troubled much, but on the other side, Holden had plenty of work to do, and came fairly well out of the situation.

EVERTON REVIEW
January 14 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton duly fulfilled their postponed League match with Stoke on Monday afternoon, and in a very satisfactory manner, as they won by three goals to nil, and so broke the short, if costly, spell off ill-luck that had dogged their steps since New Years Day. Bearing in mind that the game had to be played on the first Monday after the holidays that working men as a rule had settled down to work again, and further, that the weather was of very wintry character, the attendance something like 7,000 or 8000 spectators was a good one. Then again, Stoke have cut a rather sorry figure among the leading clubs this season, and as they had been beaten in the Potteries on September 8 by Everton in a decisive manner by three goals to one, its attractiveness diminished to the insignificance of a ‘'forgone conclusion'' notwithstanding that Everton had shown a tendency to deterioration in their three preceeding contests. In a measure the clubs took the frost bound field under equal conditions. Neither was fully represented, singularly the two famous outside left wingmen-bell and Scholfield-being absented from their respective teams. The game proved more one-sided than the score actually suggest. Only about four times during the afternoon did Stoke get in fair shots at goal, and that Everton did not score more in a tribute of commendation to the defences of Clare, Eccles, and Clawley rather than the weakness of the Everton attack, which was of a spirited and methodical kind though the slippery footing put accurate shooting at a premium. W.Willams played outside right for Everton, and made a debut full of good promise of future usefulness to the Goodison Park organistaion. The understanding between him and McInnes and Boyle seemed clear, and the goal he scored just before the interval was a gem. Geary also played a dashing and bright game at centre forward, and altogether the front line proved very powerful. A few more goals should have rewarded their enterprise, and these might have been useful when League accounts are settled at the end of the season, since goal-average may determine the championship. The halfbacks, backs, and goalkeeper-Boyle, Holt Stewart, Kelso, Parry, and Williams-were the same that had shaped so well against the Wolverhampton Wanderers the previous Saturday, and how effective they were the run of play demonstrate.
Everton retrograded again on Saturday, and could but make a drew at Derby with the County of two goals each. Under ordinary circumstances a draw is a fair achievement by a visiting team, but where Liverpool had succeeded in effecting a win on Wednesday last, the partial failure three days later by Everton is significant. The Derby County team only difference in two instances from that which, had been beaten by Liverpool, Robinson displacing Green in goal, and Keay succeeding Paull in the front ranks. These changes were expected to have a strengthening influence, and certainly in the case of Keay the alterations was officious, as he played with much dash all through, and scored a fine goal, from almost near the corner, which completely deceived Sutton, who going out to meet the ball, saw it curl in behind him, and land into the net. Earlier on Sutton was even more at fault. Archie Goodall tried a lobbing shot over the heads, and out of the reach of the backs. There was no chance for any one to get at the ball, but the goalkeeper. It went in direct at a medium height, but Sutton utterly failed in a weak effort to save. It is hard to be serve on a promising young player, but he must be held responsible to a very great extent for his inability to win where Sheffield Wednesday, Aston Villa, Sunderland, Burnley, and Liverpool had all won during the current season. williams would have been in goal, but is suffering from an attack of lumbago, whist Cain has not yet been forgiven for his breakdown at Olive grove. In time Sutton will, no doubt make a reliable goalkeeper. He is young, of powerful and noble physique, and that he understands his duties and has the ability to execrise his prerogative was shown in the last few minutes of Saturday; s play, when he parried at least three dangerous shots; but he lacks the necessary experience which ensures confidence and coolness when the issue at stake is the momentous one of a League match. The backs and halfbacks may be never so brilliant and energetic, and yet cannot prevent two such random shots-experiments from lengthy range-as those which gave Derby their two goals, and robbed Everton of a win their otherwise good play had deservedly entitled them to. Kelso again gave a splendid exhibition of defence, and proved that as a right back he may have his peers but not superiors. Parry too, was in great form and extricated his side out of several knotty difficulties, he and Kelso by their complete understanding, and covering of each other, shielding Sutton repeatedly from being put to a too ofter reoccurring test. The halfbacks line was once more filled by the capable trio-Boyle, Holt, and Stewart- and each did himself full credit. They had no sinecure, for with Bloomer in the centre and fast wingmen, the Derby forwards were very speedy, and took a lot of watching, and catching, too, if they once got away. Still the Everton halfbacks were repeatedly doing something clever, especially in a defensive direction, and to these and Kelso and Parry it was very hard lines that all their play should end in a comparative fizzle. The forwards were good and bad. The field play was pretty and skillful, with the result that Everton were much more on the offensive than defensive, but the passing was overdone, and there were in consequence, not so many shots at goal as there ought to have been, for was the shooting if limited, of the best quality, but of course the slippery state of the ground will account for indirectness of the firing. Individually the forwards are clever, but they do not adapt themselves to the circumstances of the moment-that is, science is not so likely on any ground to lead to goals as persistent rushes and hard shooting often applied. The Everton left wing did not stand out so boldly as usual, and it was evident that Bell had not fully regained his health. Geary, Chadwick, and McInnes worked well together whilst Williams, though badly stunned just before after the interval, came up to the standard of the average League player, his heading for goal being especially well done, but he would be more useful if number in his movements. The Derby men were quite as fast as Everton, but had not the same degree of cohesion. Their motto, however, was decision and precision. They went straight at goal when they had the chance, and were by this means frequently dangerous but they could not sustain an attack for long. Bloomer and Archie Goodall were the most useful, perhaps and both were particularly assiduous in their effect to lower their opponents colours. The Everton executive are alive to the importance of getting their men in good condition, and on arriving in Liverpool they returned to West Kirby, where they had been since Tuesday, to be prepared for the Aston Villa match on Thursday next at Goodison Park.

LEAGUE -DIVISION 1
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, January 14, 1895
EVERTON v. DERBY COUNTY
Played at Derby, the County ground being fast in the grip of the frost, while to make matters worse an inch of snow covered the adamantine turf. The weather was bitterly cold, and only about 2,000 spectators braved the frigid elements. Everton had two changes in their team, W. Williams playing in place of Latta, whose ankle is still out of gear; whilst replaced Dick Williams in goal. The County was well represented, although short of John Goodall. Everton had the choice of stations, and Bloomer, facing a slight wind, kicked off towards the grand stand. The first moves were distinctly in favour of Everton. Chadwick getting possession and passing over to his left, Methven making a miskick, which caused Robinson to clear. Hamilton initiated a raid, and the County men had a good chance, owing to the Everton men floundering about on the slippery surface, but Kelso managed to send his opponents back, although a moment later they came again on the opposing wing, Parry saving his side at the expense of a corner. This having been placed outside, Bell sprinted away, but lost the ball at the half-way line; nevertheless, the move was continued and culminated in a header on the part of Williams, Robertson eventually getting the ball away. On two occasions Bell passed neatly to Geary, but the Everton centre forward shot wide each time. Then brooks and Hamilton made pretty play for Derby; but, after the right-wingers had passed Stewart, Holt dashed from the centre to the help of his comrade, and speedily sent the attacking force to the right about. Reay and McMillian raced away on the Derby left, and Boyle and Kelso were beaten, but at the last moment McMillan was pulled up by the referee. However, the Derby players were quickly back again, thanks to a brilliant run on the part of Bloomer, and Archie Goodall scored for Derby after twelve minutes’ play. Again the Derby front rank advanced in beautiful order, but when Hamilton was in a favourable position for shooting he came to the ground and a fine opportunity was lost, although McMillan afterwards made a desperate effort to score. After being repulsed once, Williams and McInnes made a rush down the right and eventually Williams shot strongly to Robinson, Geary stepping at the finish of a fine piece of work and heading into the net, the equalising goal coming after a quarter of an hour’s play. The Everton players kept their opponents penned for some time, and little need be said of the shady tricks of Hamilton, who proved a little demon in the art of tripping. One of these peculiar antics led to the Derby men being pulled up by the referee when they were slowly but surely making their way down the field, and the consequence was that Holt found an opportunity of shooting, the ball only just missing the mark. Chadwick and Bell were next in prominence, the former player passing to Bell, the leather being finally sent to the mouth of goal, where McInnes with the goal at his mercy, was unfortunate enough to slip and foul the ball. However directly afterwards the Everton players had a fair slice of luck, a free kick ending in other goal for Everton, but the players were so thickly packed that it was almost impossible to say who put the ball between the posts. A great dash was made by brooks, who beat Parry, but after the ball had been accurately centred Archie Goodall missed by inches. A couple of fouls against Everton enhanced the prospects of the home players, who were dangerously near scoring. Holt was the recipient of some polite attention on the part of Bloomer, and a free kick which came resulted in a corner for Everton. The ball was well placed by Williams, but after bouncing from head-to-head it was finally cleared away, Bloomer making a capital run before being pulled up by Parry. Another splendid piece of work was done by Brooks and Hamilton, but Parry beat the pair of them when solid business was required. However, brooks was close on Parry’s heels, and the Everton man was deliberately tripped, with the result that the work of the home wingers went for nothing. Directly afterwards Holt and Kelso showed the Derby men a thing or two in the way of defence, this coming after Stewart and Boyle had each been busy, Hamilton received a timely pass, and effected a grand centre but this ended in smoke. McInnes followed up with a good shot at the other end, and, keeping up the attack, the Everton right wing forced a corner, Stewart placing the leather over the line. A couple more corners followed, Robinson conceding one by sending the ball over the crossbar after it had been splendidly centred by Williams. The Blues kept up a hot attack until the half-time whistle sounded, Everton then leading by 2 goals to 1 goal. After changing ends, the Everton men came down in strong force. McInnes missing and Bell being checked on account of offside. Hamilton and Brooks replied with vigour, but Parry proved a regular stone wall in the way of defence. After the right wing had been effectively served by Holt, Williams was heavily charged by McMillan, and the Everton team man was injured to such an extent by the service fall that he had to retire from the fray. This naturally handicapped the Everton players but they still made headway, and twice in an many minutes threatened, disaster to their opponents stronghold. Keay broke away down the home left and shot prettily for goal, but Sutton easily accounted for the effort, and although Derby smartly returned and made a further attack their efforts for a time lacked that sting which makes success. On the home right Harvey sent the ball up finely, and Archie Goodall stepped is and endeavoured to beat Sutton, a futile corner coming from the effort. Williams hereabouts came out again, and was heartily cheered for the excellent spirit he displayed.. Bloomer make one of his characteristic dashes and beat Parry, but Kelso rushed over to the assistance of his comrade, and cleared finely. Geary soon afterwards took up the running, and finished with a bang at goal. The ball went wide of the mark, but Everton kept up a fierce attack for a while without result. The Derby front rank again broke away with a fine piece of combination, and Bloomer forced a corner, but this was accounted for by Parry. After end-to-end play Everton had a free kick in the centre of the ground, and this led to the Derby goal being closely invested. Leiper cleared out his opponents when they became positively dangerous; but the Everton men came back again, Williams heading in a very prettily, but without the desired effect. The Derby men played up with renewed vigour, and after a grand run up the field Keay screwed in from the touchline and struck the crossbar, the ball bouncing into the net. Then Brooks sent in a good shot which gained a corner,and in the last few  minutes of play both sides did their utmost to get the winning goal, Sutton getting rid of a couple of warm shots just before the finish. The result was a draw -2 goals each. On arriving back in Liverpool most of the players went straight on to Hoylake, to prepare for their engagement with Aston Villa on Thursday next. Teams;- Everton; Sutton, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Williams, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards.
Derby county.- Robinson, goal; Methven, and Leiger, backs; Cox, A. Goodall, and Harvey, half backs; Brooks, Hamilton, Bloomer, McMillan, and Keay, forwards.

EVERTON COMBINATION v ACCRINGTON
The Liverpool Daily Post -Monday, January 14, 1895
This friendly match took place on Saturday at Goodison Park, before a very small attendance, not more than a few hundreds being present. The weather was bitterly cold, and half a gale was blowing when the teams faced, and only two thirties were played. Everton won the toss, Lambie setting the ball in motion for Accrington. Hartley robbed and sent over to Handford, who made a pretty run down the left but the slipperiness of the ground prevented him getting in a good centre, and Marsden cleared easily. The next feature was a smart run and centre by McDonald, Hartley meeting it and shooting straight for goal. Holden stopped the shot, but before he could get in away Handford rushed in and scored. Then followed a fine piece of combination by the Everton forwards, and from McDonald’s pass Murray scored a second goal for Everton. The Accrington goal had another narrow escape, Handford just topping the bar. The visitors, notwithstanding this reverse, played up gallantly, and Chadwick missed a fair chance by shooting too high. Another fine concerted move by the homesters resulted in a third goal from McDonald’s centre, the goalkeeper letting the ball roll through. Half-time Everton Combination 3 goals; Accrington nil. On restarting the Everton forwards at once dashed to Holden’s charge, and for some time kept the visitors penned in, and their goal had some marvellous escapes, Holden saving once with two or three players upon him. Accrington at once got away and forced a corner, but it came to nought, and the home team were soon pressing again, and ultimately McMillan put on a fourth point, and a minute later the same player scored a fifth point from Everton, who won by 5 goals to nil.

THE DERBY COUNTY v. EVERTON MATCH.
Derby Daily Telegraph -Monday 14 January 1895
DERBY COUNTY SPECTATORS REPORTED.
A Blackburn correspondent telegraphs Mr. John Lewis, the referee in the Derby County v. Everton match on Saturday, has reported the Derby spectators to the Football Association. He that the most opprobrious and insulting remarks were shouted him, and although the committee, on his complaining at the interval, obtained order from the spectators behind the town goal, the people the stand persisted in making suggestions so insulting that he would -retire from football altogether rather than submit to them Again. reference to the above telegram a word or two of explanation appear to be necessary. Mr. Lewis, the gentleman who has thought fit to take the extreme course of reporting the Derby ground for the insulting treatment which received, is evidently somewhat thin-skinned. On Saturday his decisions, although he may not be aware of the fact, were painfully one-sided, and in the heat of the moment, smarting as the Derby crowd are under a long series of bitter disappointments, it is not to be wondered at that exception should be taken to his rulings by the more excited portion of the crowd. Beyond this, however, even he does not assert that matters went, nor does he suggest that there was any act of violence even a single threatening gesture. Mr. Lewis's threat to retire from football can only provoke a smile, as in that case he would be the only sufferer. But whilst the Derby Committee may await with confidence the result of any inquiry that may instituted into the subject, may be as well point out that there are every match, on the Pavilion, one or two noisy individuals who make themselves extremely objectionable to their neighbours, and, indeed, all within the range of their somewhat powerful vocal organs. These men, we have reason to believe, are known to the committee, as more than one occasion barren attempts have been made check their exuberant loquacity. The present seems a favourable moment for intimating pretty plainly these gentlemen that unless their excitability can be restrained within reasonable bounds their admission the ground will be officially prevented. When this is done we venture to assert that the conduct of the Derby spectators will be beyond cavil, even on the part of such purist as Mr. Lewis, of Blackburn.

A FINE GAME AT DERBY
The Athletic News- Monday, January 14, 1895
EVERTON LUCKY TO DRAW
By Peakite
The football enthusiasts of Derby and Derbyshire may perhaps be pardoned for their failure to assemble in their accustomed thousands to witness the match between Everton and Derby County. Their team have been the victims of hard luck of late, and the fact that they had to succumb to Liverpool on Wednesday scarcely warranted the anticipation that they would have aby better success against Everton on Saturday. Skating too, took a large number of them in other directions, so that from one cause or another there would not be more than a couple of thousand people on the ground to witness the match. Considering the prominent part played by Everton in English football during the current season the executive might fairly have looked to the match producing one of the best gates of the year, and “the beggarly array of empty benches” spoke eloquently of the certainly with which the unpleasantness of ill success is made far more terrible to bear by the knowledge that it undoubtedly spells loss of public patronage and support. There were one or two changes from the team which represented the County against Liverpool. Green was unable to officiate between the uprights in consequence of a troublesome visitation, and Keay appeared once more on the left wing in place of Paul. On the Everton side one or two familiar faces were missing, notably those of Latta and Southworth, whilst Sutton supplanted Williams in goal. The ground was as hard as iron, and the Everton captain, winning the toss, elected to kick in the first half towards the canal goal, there being a useful wind blowing in that direction. Punctually to time the teams drew up as follow;-
Derby County.- Robinson, goal; Methven and Leiper, backs; Cox, A. Goodall, and Harvey, half-backs; Brookes, Hamilton, Bloomer, McMillan, and Keay, forwards. Everton; Sutton, goal; Parry and Kelso, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Williams, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards. Referee; Mr. Lewis, Blackburn. The early stages of the game gave every indication of an exciting match. In the first skirmishes the County quite held their own, and set their opponents a pace which their big backs scarcely appeared to relish. The spectators were not long before they were worked into a high state of enthusiasm by some splendid play on the part of Bloomer in the centre. He put the ball across to the centre, where it came off an Everton player’s head straight to the feet of Archie Goodall. The captain took very deliberate aim, and with a splendid long shot put the ball in the net, far out of Sutton’s reach. Theis success had the effect of making the pace faster than ever, and after a really splendid chance of making the Derby score into two had been missed,  the Everton right wing dashed off. Williams centred at a great pace, and the ball glanced off Geary’s head into the net. With the scores level again the visitors worked hard for the lead, and they were eventually rewarded in a somewhat fortunate manner. The referee gave a free kick to Everton just in front of the Derby goal, the decision I may say being strongly questioned by the Derby players. Parry took the kick, and shot hard amongst the crowd of players that were swarming in the goal mouth. The ball struck some one’s legs and cannoned into the net. Afterwards Everton had the best of the play and claimed a very large number of corners, all of which were safely negotiated by the Derby defence. The latter, fortunately, were in fine form, and proved equal to all the demands that were made upon them. More than once Everton were within an ace of scoring, And were only kept out by determined play. The half-time whistle blew at the close of a long and well-sustained attack on the Derby goal, and was very welcome to the crowd, who were evidently expecting that Everton might increase their lead of two to one at any moment. The second half opened with an unpleasant incident. Williams and McMillan went for the ball, and the former had a nasty fall on his head, as the result of the collision. He was stunned, and compelled to leave the field for ten minutes. All this time the Derby men were playing as if for their lives, and more than held their own against their heavier opponents. The equalising goal came at last, and, as is often the case, at a moment when it was least expected. Keay and Kelso had a race for the ball, and the former managed to get the best of the argument. He steadied himself almost on the line to centre, and the ball just touching the inside of the cross-bar curled on to the upright and thence into the net. It was a splendid goal, and well deserved the enthusiastic applause with which it was received. The home team were now fairly on their mettle, and time after time they attacked their opponents’ goal with an amount of spirt which deserved a better reward. The Everton defenders had an anxious time on many occasions, but they came through the ordeal triumphantly, and the very last incident of the match was a splendid run and shot by Bloomer, which Sutton just turned over the bar. There was no time to take the corner kick, and the match therefore resulted in a draw. I think that on the play Derby County fully deserved to win. They had far more of the game in the second half than Everton had in the first, and with a bit of luck might have scored more than one additional goal. The match itself was one of the fastest I ever saw. The ball travelled at a tremendous pace from end to end, and right up to the end interest never flagged. Sutton kept out some warm shots, and his backs kicked very strongly. The halves also proved a very troublesome trio, whilst of the forwards the left wing was far and away the stronger. For the Derby team I have nothing but commendation. Brookes showed up remarkably well on the right wing, and has the makings of a player in him. There was also a wonderful improvement on the left wing, and Bloomer, in the centre, played with splendid dash and determination. The halves all played well, and Harvey gave the spectators an altogether different impression of his abilities to what had been formed on previous occasions. The backs kicked strongly and well, and Robinson never made a single mistake.
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS
J.P. (Liverpool)-Maxwell, of Darwen, has played for Everton
F.H (Everton)-Everton and Liverpool both play the same way- from North to South

THE ACCIDENT TO SOUTHWORTH
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, January 14, 1895
John Southworth the international centre-forward connected with the Everton Club, who has been unable to play for two months, has just been operated upon at Matlock House, Manchester, by Mr. Walter Whitehead, surgeon, who discovered that the cartilage of the knee was unplaced. Southworth will not be able to play for a few weeks, but Mr. Whitehead hopes to have him fit before the end of the season. Everton could very well do with Southworth in form.

DERBY COUNTY SPECTATORS REPORTED FOR INSULTING A REFEREE
The Liverpool Daily Post- Tuesday, January 15, 1895
Mr. John Lewis, referee in the Derby County v. Everton match on Saturday, has reported the Derby spectators to the Football Association. He states that the most opprobrious and insulting remarks were shouted at him, and although the committee on his complaining in the interval, obtained order from the spectators behind the town goal, the people on the stand persisted in making suggestions so insulting that he would retire from football altogether rather than submit to it again.

THE ACCIDENT TO SOUTHGATE
The Liverpool Daily Post- Tuesday, January 15, 1895
Jack Southworth, the international centre-forward connected with the Everton Club, who has been unable to play for two months, has just been operated upon at Matlock House, Manchester, by Mr. Walter Whitehead, surgeon, who discovered that the cartilage of the knee was unplaced. Southworth will not be able to play for a few weeks, but Mr. Whitehead hopes to have him fit before the end of the season. Everton could well do with Southworth in form.

EVERTON v.  ASTON VILLA
The Liverpool Daily Post – Wednesday, January 16, 1895
The League match between Everton and Aston Villa, postponed from Dec 29, in  consequence of the inclement weather, will take place at Goodison Park tomorrow; kick-off 2.30. The Everton team will be as follows;- Everton; Williams, goal; Kelso and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half backs; Latta, T. McInnes, Geary, Milward, and Chadwick, or Bell, forwards.

EVERTON v ASTON VILLA
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, January 17, 1895
THE POSTPONED LEAGUE MATCH
TWO GOALS FOR EVERTON IN TWELEVE MINUTES
3,000 BIRMINGHAM VISITORS ON THE GROUND
This, the second of the postponed League matches on the Goodison Park ground, which had to be put back in consequence of the recent gales, was played this afternoon. The ground was in a terribly soft state from the heavy rains and snow. Considerable interest is manifested in the match all over the country, as the result is looked upon to pretty well accurately forecast the chance of either of the competing clubs carrying off the championship for the season, or at any rate, being the runners-up to Sunderland. The weather was again of a most pitiless character, the atmosphere low and depressing, and everything against a good game. Naturally, the attendance was small, compared with what would have been the case had it been played on a Saturday, or in more appropriate weather. Still, it was nothing to complain about. Both sides were at their best. The Villains were a little late in getting out, the referee’s whistle going twice before they put in an appearance. Everton kicked off from the Cemetery end. The home left at once worked up. Spencer was checked by Holt, and a second later a corner was conceded. This Chadwick took, and placed nicely for Milward to head through, this occurring all within the first minute of play. Naturally, this took the wind out of the sails of their Birmingham contingent, while on the other hand the Evertonians and their supporters were greatly elated. Following this a free kick to Everton was taken by Parry at the centre line, and the ball was put in the net without touching anyone else. The Villans were kept busily defending, Reynolds had the best of a tussle with Holt, but Dallow failed to pass Parry. Everton drew the tension again on Dunning’s charge. Geary received from Chadwick, and cleverly beat Spencer, but his shot went wide again by a foot or so. The Villa left wing got close to Kelso, but the Everton back was equal to all demands, and sent the visitors to the right about, and placing the Evertonians again on  the aggressive. The homesters got to close quarters but the Villa backs showed good defence, but a long drive from Milward gave Dunning no time to save.
TWO GOALS IN TWELVE MINUTES
The Villa goalkeeper was twice called upon within much margin on each occasion. The Villa left wing and centre than sailed away, and a shot from Athersmith brought about the Everton first goal kick. To this Cowan replied, the visitors now making a spirited attack. The visitors outside right winger shot in, and followed well up, and everybody for a moment thought that Williams had been beaten, but to the relief of the home supporters the
EVERTON GOAL WAS STILL INTACT.
At the time a brass hand was unearthed from somewhere (probably had been telephoned for after the second goal had been scored), and the strains of the “music” and the joyous and invigorating notes of the supporters made things lively for the time, notwithstanding that it was.
RAING IN TORRENTS
Which helped to reduce the pace at which the game had previously been contested. The home halves continued to do splendid work, and consequently the Villans were kept constantly from the attack, the backs of the Birmingham team not having such a gruelling for some time. Parry took a free kick just inside the Villa ground. Spencer returned, and Darrall got in position and raced off, beating Parry who had been well forward and sent in a fine shot, for Williams to catch and throw clear. In midfield some clever finessing followed, each side trying to
Get through. In spite of the soddened ground, the Evertonians indulged in some smart passing, Milward sending in a rather weak shot, which however, just had legs to carry. Dunning evidently expecting the ball to go the other of the post for he made no effort to get at it.
MILWARD SCORES 3 GOALS INSIDE HALF-AN-HOUR
From the centre the Villans were only allowed to advance bout three yards, when Holt pulled them up and sent them to the right about. The play  settled in the Villa ground. A foul against Reynolds about the quarter flag gave Everton a free kick, for which Cowan accounted, though Everton immediately forced a corner, which subsequently was cleared. The Everton left wing again put on pressure, Chadwick sending in finely, Bell, however, failed to give him the assistance he needed. The Villans afterwards got away on the left, Smith making a fine unaided run and crossing to Athersmith the latter headed behind. For a few minutes, the ball was taken away into Everton territory, but nothing serious resulted. The homesters got into their swing again, however, Milward and McInnes each succeeding in putting in fine centres, which the Villa backs accounted for without calling upon Dunning. The Midland clubmen were kept on the aggressive for some time, until Smith managed to break away, giving Kelso a chance to distinguish himself, as be had little opportunity for this for some time. The Everton forwards once more got into close quarters. Cowan, who was ubiquitous in his efforts, sent up the field, and Dorrall made a rush to the front, but shot the wrong side for scoring. Athersmith, after a brief visit to Dunning’s end had been futile, got past Parry, the latter finding a resting place on the soddened turf, in consequence of a collision with the Villa right-winger. Parry, it was supposed had been injured, but to the relief of his party he soon came back and showed no signs of his slight accident. Stewart, however, followed up the play chasing Athersmith in fine form, and prevented him getting in his shot. The Evertonians then came down in full force, but Chadwick was lying offside. Athersmith breaking away from the free kick, was pulled up for a similar infringement.
BELL, CHADWICK AND GEARY
Soon became busy, some tricky work letting in the Everton centre, Geary shooting an inch over the bar. From the goal kick Devey and Dorrall got nicely away, the last-named being sandwiched between the two home backs close up to Williams and the effort thus checkmated. The home right made tracks, but Hodgetts pulled them up, and half-time followed, the score being-
Half-time Score. Everton 3 goals Aston Villa nil
The Everton men had played a splendid plucky game up to this, and fairly overran their opponents. Williams too, notwithstanding his “lumbago,” behaved in grand style in goal- the little he had to do. The men went and made a complete change of clothing, which they sadly ended, as they must have been soaked through and through, and through and at this stage the rain came down thicker than ever, being
A PERFECT DELUGE
Geary restarted, sending over to Milward, who passed across the ground, the ball going out. With one of Stewart’s characteristic throws, Bell was given possession, and met with a temporary check, but he eventually sent to Geary, though nothing more serious than a goal kick ensued. Smith made a tricky run, rigging right down the ground, and sent finely across the goal mouth, when Dorrall headed over the crossbar- a near thing. A neat bit of work was now put in by Reynolds and Holt the little ‘un “knocking” the Aston Villa champion. Chadwick broke away, but was grassed on the point of making his final effort. The Villans then got off along the right, Dorrall making a false pass, sending right on to Boyle’s toe, the latter clearing Milward rushed away, and transferred his charge to Chadwick, who was close up, when Dunning rushed up and brought him down. The Everton forwards were most persistent Dunning being immediately called upon, and answering finely. In attempting to pass forward to Milward, Boyle sent the leather out of play, but from the thrown in Milward once more got possession of the leather, and passed to Bell, Reynolds depriving the Everton left winger of the ball, but Holt again put his side on the attack, the Villa defence having a very rough time of it, Milward being especially prominent on the right wing. Final Result; Everton 4 goals, Aston Villa 2 goals. Everton; Williams, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Milward, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards. Aston Villa; Dunning, goal; Spencer, and Welford, backs; Reynolds, Cowan, and Russell, half backs; Smith, Hodgetts, Devey, Dorrall, and Atherton, forwards.

EVERTON 4 ASTON VILLA 2
January 18 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
The first meeting of these two strong teams in connection with the League took place at Goodison Park yesterday the match having been postponed from December 29 owing to boisterous weather. Interest in the contest was of the highest owing to Everton being in keen competition with Aston Villa and Sunderland for the championship, the spectators numbering about 15,000 including in which were three trains loads of excursions from Birmingham. The ‘'Brums'' have been seen to great advantage during the past two months not having lost a match since November 17, winning on every occasion except one in which instance they effected a drew with Sunderland at Wearside wheras Everton have fallen of somewhat of late from the success which, they enjoyed in the earlier part of the season. teams Everton: - Williams, goal, Kelso, and Parry, backs, Boyle (captain), Holt, and Stewart, halfbacks, Milward, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Bell. Forwards. Aston Villa: - Dunning, goal, Spencer, and Welford, backs, Reynolds, Cowan, and Russell, halfbacks, Athersmith, Dorrell, Devey, Hodgette, and Smith, forwards. The ground of course, was in a muddy condition consequently upon the recent rain, whilst the attendance was good, despite the fact that rain fell heavily. Just before the Start Everton having won the toss, were at once on the attack in a spirited manner, especially on the left, and before the visitors could clear a corner was conceded to Everton. This was taken by Bell, and so well placed that the homesters opened the scoring (Milward) account three minutes from the start. A free kick next fell to Everton, from which, Parry put into the net, but the ball was untouched. From the kickout, Reynolds obtained possession; and put out to Smith, who defeated Kelso, and centred, but Dorrell headed wide, this being the first time, Aston Villa had visited that end. Just afterwards Milward got a clear field, but when going nicely slipped over the ball and fell, but this was of little consequence, as Geary receiving from Bell, threaded his way through the visitors defence and shot hard in, but misdirected just outside. Still maintaining the pressure in excellent style, Geary Bell, and Chadwick had shies, and Milward, after ten minutes play by a good individual effort defeating Russell, and Welford, sent in a long shot which, completely beat Dunning. Upon restarting Hodgetts initiated a forward movement, and sent to Dorrell who raced past Stewart and Parry, but Kelso lying in wait upset him before any further damage could be done, and Bell again nearly got through with a fast grounder. Smith was next prominent with a fast run, and this time his cross pass was attended with better look as Athersmith dashed the ball into the net, but the point was disallowed. In a trice Geary was again on the ball and by his superior speed showed a clean pair of heels to all, but the wretched ground bothered him at the final shot, which went wide. The Everton forwards were again soon in evidence, but offside on the part of Bell spoiled a golden opening, while from a strong pass by Cowan an effort was wasted so far as Aston Villa were concerned by Parry keeping Dorrall off the ball till it ran over the line. The tremendous speed at which, the game had been carried on now turned down. Play generally, however, was in the Villa quarters, and their forwards were very well attended to by the home halfbacks. Following a free kick by Parry, which eventually was taken on the goalline. Reynolds gave Athersmith a chance, which he took and slipped off a top speed, and Dorrell drove hard, straight shot at Williams, which took the latter all his time to hold, but which, however, he cleared safely. Geary being put in by Parry, dribbled a short distance and tipped to McInnes, who in turn sent on to Milward, and that player wound up a splendid forward display by adding a third goal, amidst the greater applaud and excitement. Hardly had the ball kicked off before Geary was again in position, but a nasty foul by Cowan ruined his team's chance. Allowing their opponents no quarter, first Geary and then bell had excellent tries to lower the opposing cidadel, Bell's shot in particular going through Spencer's legs, and striking the upright. Reynolds eventually giving relief by kicking over the goal line. By way of a diversion, Cowan and Russell opened out the play a little, and Smith put in another of his characteristic dashes, but again his well meant endeavors were doomed to disappointing as Dorrell headed just over the bar. Several corners fell to the home team without result, but one in particular caused the greatest excitement, as the ball hobbed about Dunning's charge for several seconds. Spencer at length driving up the field. After each goal had been visited in rapid succession and both goalkeepers called upon to clear the Villa, put in the best bit of their play so far, some clever combination by Devey, Athersmith, and Dorrell, changing the scene of play, till Hodgette sent in a very weak final from a neat and favourable centre by Dorrell, who for some little time had changed places with Athersmith on the outside right. During some subsequent pressure by the Villians, Parry was placed hors-de-combat, and the game was delayed till he recovered, and great was the cheers when he limped back, to his position. He was immediately in requisition, and preformed his part with distinct success, in spite of his injury. Spencer was then called upon severely by Bell and Chadwick, but although these two had got the better of Reynolds, his partner came out nicely giving his forwards a splendid opportunity, and Devey, Hodgettes, and Athersmith again displayed fast and pretty cohesion, but the defence of Kelso proved too good for them at the final pitch, although supported by Reynolds, and Cowan. Half time arrive, with the play in midfield, and Everton fully deserving their big lead of 3 goals to none. Upon turning out, it was noticed that most of the Everton players, had taken the precaution to change their clothing, which, owing to the very heavy rain, must have been soaked through and through. Everton were the first to show up. Bell earning a corner off Spencer which proved useless. Reynolds then led up an attack and drove out to Smith, who slipping past Kelso, drew in towards the goal and gave Athersmith a beautiful opening-the best of the day-from which, however, that individual headed over the bar. Some excellent halfback play on the part of Boyle again put his side in the ascendancy, and Bell and Chadwick ran down but could only secure a futile corner. The play about this time was much more even than previously, but the home forwards recognizing the importance of assisting their defence. Judiciously came to their comrade's succor. Milward on one particular occasion, ran back, and getting the best of Smith, working the ball up the centre, giving at the right moment to his left wing, who in turn transferred back to Milward the Latter misjudging at the finish. This in no way affected the game, as in less time than it takes to relate Bell and Chadwick, assisted by Geary worked the leather towards their opponents charge, the former, who was lying close in tipping the ball into the net for the fourth time. Aston Villa then woke up, and excised a rather severe amount of pressure upon the home goal, Smith Devey, Reynolds, and Athersmith each in turn propelling shot which, Williams or Kelso had to put forth their best efforts to successfully negotiate. A foul against Devey gave temporary relief, but this was of little consequence, as Reynolds at length got hold, and dropping in one of his famous lobs, Smith settled on, and shot against the post. Dorrell completing the arrangement by sending home. The visitors were not lone with by any means, their play at this stage of the game being better than anything they had, hitherto shown, and the very determined assault they formulated upon the Everton goal deserved greater success. Good fortune came ere long, as from some ragged play on the grand stand side, Athersmith obtained possession, and lifting over to Smith on the left, that player who throughout had been very prominent, sent a sharp grounder, which Williams could not reach, his view being impeded by Kelso, and a second point was thus added to the visitors record, who thoroughly deserved their almost unlooked for success. A most unfortunate piece of bad luck then befell the Villians, as after Smith, who received from Hodgette and had outpaced Kelso and made a clear field, had scored a fine goal, he was penalised for offside a point which had a material bearing upon the result. Hardly had the game been restarted when again the Villa forwards were in complete possession but this time Hodgetts falled most unaccountably with the goal, at his mercy. Everton seeing that matters were not going their way altogether, brought Milward into defence, and this extremely judicious movement had a very apparent effect upon the general play. Right to the finsh the game was splendidly fought out, and a great and splendid contest resulted in a win for Everton by 4 goals to 2.

LEAGUE DIVISION ONE
The Liverpool Daily Post -Friday, January 18, 1895
EVERTON v. ASTON VILLA
This the second of the postponed League matches on the Goodison Park ground, which had to be put back in consequence of the recent gales, was played yesterday afternoon. The ground was in a terribly soft state from the heavy rains and snow. Considerable interest was manifested in the match all over the country, as the result was looked upon to pretty well accurately forecast the chance of either of the competing clubs carrying off the championship for the season, or at any rate, being the runners-up to Sunderland. The weather was again of a most pitiless character, the atmosphere low and depressing, and everything against a good game. Naturally, the attendance was small, compared with what would have been the case had it been played on a Saturday, or in more appropriate weather. Still, it was nothing to complain about, the gate amounting to £380. Both sides were at their best. The Villains were a little late in getting out, the referee’s whistle going twice before they put in an appearance. Devey kicked off from the Cemetery end. The home left at once worked up. Devey was checked by Bolt, and a second later a corner was conceded, this Chadwick took, and placed nicely for Milward to head through, this occurring all within the first minute of play. Naturally, this took the wind out of the sails of the Birmingham contingent while on the other head the Evertonians and their supporters were greatly elated. Following this a free kick to Everton was taken by Parry at the centre line, and the ball was put in the net without touching anyone else. The Villans were kept busily defending, Reynolds had the best of a tussle with Holt, but Dorrell failed to pass Parry. Everton drew the tension again on Dunning’s charge. Geary received from Chadwick and cleverly beat Spencer, but his shot went wide again by a foot or so. The Villa left wing get close to Kelso, but the Everton back was equal to all demands, and sent the visitors to the right about and placing the Evertonians again on the aggressive, the homesters get to close quarters the Villa backs showing good defence but a long drive from Milward gave Dunning no chance to save. The Villa goalkeeper was twice called upon within a couple of minutes and managed to save without much margin on each occasion. The Villa left wing and centre then sailed away, and a shot from Athersmith brought about Everton’s first goal kick. The thin Cowan replied the visitors now making a spirited attack. The Villa outside right winger shot in, and followed well up, and everybody for a moment thought that Williams had been beaten but to the relief of the home supporters the Everton goal was still intact. The home halves continued to do splendid work, and consequently the Villans were kept constantly from the attack, the backs of the Birmingham team not having had such a gruelling for some time. Parry took a free kick just inside the Villa ground. Spencer returned and Dorrell got in position and raced off, beating Parry, who had been well forward and sent in a fine shot, for Williams to catch and throw clear. In midfield some clever finessing followed, each side trying to get through. In spite of the saddened ground, the Evertonians indulged in some smart passing, Milward sending in a rather weak shot, which however, just had legs to carry, Dunning evidently expecting the ball to go to the other side of the post for he made no effort to get at it, Milward thus having scored three goals inside half an hour. From the centre the Villains were only allowed to advance about three yards, when Holt pulled them up and sent them so the right about. The play settled in the Villa ground. A foul against Reynolds about the quarter flag gave Everton’s free kick, for which Cowan accounted though Everton immediately forced a corner, which subsequently was cleared. The Everton left wing again put on pressure, Chadwick sending in finely, Bell, however, falling to gave him the assistance he needed. The Villains afterwards got away on the left. Smith making a fine unaided run, but on crossing to Athersmith the latter headed behind. For a few minutes, the ball was taken away into Everton territory, but nothing serious resulted. The homesters got into their swing again, however, Milward and McInnes each succeeded in putting in fine centres, which the Villa backs accounted for without calling upon Dunning. The Midland clubmen were kept on the defensive for some time, until Smith managed to break away, giving Kelso a chance to distinguish himself. The Everton towards once more got to close quarters. Cowan, who was ubiquitous in his efforts sent up the field, and Dorrell made a rush to the front, but shot the wrong side for scoring. Athersmith, after a brief visit to Dunning’s end had been futile get past Parry, the latter finding a resting on the soddened turf, in consequence of a collision with the Villa right winger, Parry, it was supposed had been injured, but to the relief of his party he seen came back and showed no signs of his slight accident. Stewart however, followed up the play, chasing Athersmith in fine form, and prevented him getting in his shot. The Evertonians then came down in full force, but Chadwick was lying offside. Athersmith breaking away from the free kick, was pulled up for a similar infringement. Bell, Chadwick, and Geary seen became busy, some tricky work letting in the Everton centre, Geary shooting an inch over the bar. From the goal kick Devey and Dorrell got nicely away the last-named being sandwich between the two home backs close up to Williams and the effort thus checkmated. The home right made tracks but Hodgetts pulled them up, and half-time followed, the score being;- Everton 3 goals, Aston Villa nil. The Everton men had played a splendid plucky game up to this, and fairly overran their opponents. Williams, too, notwithstanding his “lumbago,” behaved in grand style in goal-the little he had to do. The men went and made a complete change of clothing which they sadly needed as they must have been soaked through and through, and at this stage the rain came down thicker than ever being a perfect deluge. Geary restarted, sending over to Milward, who passed across the ground, the ball going out. With one Stewart’s characteristic throw, Bell was given possession and net with a temporary check, but he eventually sent to Geary, though nothing more serious than a goal kick ensued. Smith made a tricky run, wriggling right down the ground and sent finely across the goal mouth, when Dorrell headed over the crossbar- a near thing. A neat bit of work was now put in by Reynolds and Holt, the little ‘un “knocking” the Aston Villa champion. Chadwick broke away, but was grassed on the point of making his final effort. The Villains then got off along the right, Dorrell making a false pass, sending right on to Boyle’s toe, the latter clearing. Milward rushed away, and transferred his charge to Chadwick who was close up, when Dunning rushed out and brought him down. The Everton forwards were most persistent. Dunning being immediately again called upon, and answering finely. In attempting to pass forward to Milward, Boyle sent the leather out of play, but from then throw in Milward once more got possession, and passed to Bell, Reynolds depriving the Everton left winger of the ball, but Holt again put his side on the attack, the Villa defence having a very rough time of it. Milward being especially prominent on the right wing. The latter sent across to Bell a little later, the results being a fourth goal for Everton. From the centre Boyle gave to the left, when “hands” spoiled the movement. Everton for a moment were again in front, but the Villa came out, and for a spell William’s charge was assailed, the home goalkeeper making one or two n ice saves. A free kick to Everton cleared out the Villains, but they were soon back. The visitors now made their best effort so far, the forwards doing good work, and from a cross from the right Smith scored for the Villa. The Aston men, once having tested the fruits of success played up in grand style, and the Evertonians seemed to be slackening on their part. The whole front rank went as Williams, and the latter had to put in all he knew to prevent a second downfall. Bell relieved for a time, but Devey sprinted down, only, however, to be checked by Parry, who gave to Boyle. This led up to a visit to Dunning, which was only momentary in character. The Villa right wing raised the siege, but Kelso stepped across and drove them back. This was only a respite, as the Villa forwards, well led by Devey, were soon back again in front of Williams. Smith took a pass from the right, and scored a second goal for the Villa amidst a tremendous ovation form the Birmingham partisans. For the ensuing five minutes the Evertonians were unable to held back the opposing forwards and Smith again shot past Williams, but the Everton men made a strong appeal for offside which the referee allowed, much to the disgust of the Birmingham partisans. Everton afterwards got up to Dunning, but their attack was weak, and it evidently looked as if they had shot their bolt for at this stage they were not in it as regards forward play. The Evertonians were now playing four forwards, Milward falling in the rear to half back to strengthened the defence, Bell subsequently following suit. The visitors made another grand effort going repeatedly up to Williams’s charge but the home defence was of a more steadfast character and was taking no more surprises. End to end visits were made, but the closing play was decidedly tame. Final result;- Everton 4 goals, Aston Villa 2 goals. Teams;- Everton; Williams, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half backs; Milward, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards. Aston Villa;- Dunning, goal; Spencer, and Welford, backs; Reynolds, Cowan, and Russell, half backs; Smith, Hodgetts, Devey, Dorrall, and Athersmith, forwards.

EVERTON v.  ASTON VILLA
The Birmingham Daily Post-Friday, January 18, 1895
This great match, upon which the Villa’s chances of winning the League Championship were supposed by many persons to depend, was decided at Goodison Park, Liverpool, yesterday, in the presence of about 18,000 spectators, more than 2,000 of whom journeyed by four excursions trains from Birmingham. In this district it was generally expected that the Villa, who have been playing magnificently in their recent matches, would just win, but these anticipations were not realised, Everton gaining the victory by four goals to two. The Villa, unfortunately, were unable to put their full strength into the field, for Chatt, whilst training on Wednesday, sustained a nasty fall and injured his knees badly. He travelled to Liverpool, but was so lame that he could not take part in the game, and consequently Dorrell had to be included in the eleven. As is well known Dorrell’s proper position is outside left, but it was not deemed advisable to separate Smith and Hodgetts, and he was, therefore, ordered to play on the extreme right, Athersmith vacating that position and going inside. This rearrangement naturally upset the Villa combination, and had Chatt been occupying his usual place in the front rank the result might have been different. Dorrell worked hard and played very well, but he was not nearly so effective around goal as Chatt, a much heavier man, would have been. The match was remarkable in many ways. About two matches from the start Everton scored an easy goal from a corner kick, and encouraged by this early success, played brilliantly. Their combination was far and away superior to that of their opponents, and there can be no denying the fact that during the first hour they were distinctly side. eight minutes after their first success they obtained another goal, Milward shooting the ball obliquely into the net. Dunning might possibly have stopped this shot, but his view of the ball was obstructed by Spencer. The home side continued to have the best of play, and at the interval led by 3 goals to 0- the Villa, although they made several fine individual attempts to score, failing to get through. In the second half Everton commenced splendidly, and scored a fourth goal, about which there was a suspicious of off-side; but then a complete change came over the game. The heavy ground had told more severely upon the home team than upon the visitors, who began to play in an irresistible fashion. They quickly scored a couple of goals, and the spectators began to realise that the game was not yet won. And when Smith made a brilliant run and put the ball into the net for the third time the game looked more open than ever. To the majority of those present the goal appeared to be legitimate; but the referee disallowed it, presumably on the ground that it was offside. Not disheartened, however, the Villa stuck to their work, and a minute or so later Devey had the goal at his mercury, but, to the dismay of the Birmingham people present, shot the ball outside. This was the Villa’s last chance, for Everton wisely strengthened their defence, and kept their opponents from again getting dangerous. Everton, on the day’s play, were the better side. as we before, said, they were superior in the attack during the first half; but they should not have scored 3 goals, the Villa defence not being as sound as it has been in the last few minutes. Had it been as good as it was against North End the Villa would not have lost, Spencer scarcely played up to his form in the first half, but in the second he gave a creditable exhibition. Of the half-backs Cowan was the pick, whilst Athersmith and Smith were the best forwards on the Villa side, Devey and Hodgetts failing to perform as well as usual. The Everton forwards were all seen to great advantage, whilst Holt and Stewart did a lot of fine work in the half-back line. Parry and Kelso acquitted themselves excellently at back, whilst Williams kept goal grandly, stopping several splendid shots. As far as can be judged at present the Villa’s defeat puts them out of the championship, for even if they win all their remaining matches they can hardly hope to make up the ground they lost at the commencement of the competition. A description of the game is given below. Everton won the toss and Devey started the ball towards the Stanley Park end. The commencement was sensational, for play had only been in progress two minutes when Everton forced a corner kick, which was splendidly placed by Bell, and Milward easily headed the ball into the net. It was just such a goal that gained the Villa the day at Preston on Saturday. The Villa got down, but were pulled up by Kelso, and then Everton worked their way down the field, but Chadwick centred out. Smith was next responsible for a beautiful run and centre, but Dorrell headed the ball outside. Everton now commenced to press, and ten minutes from the start Milward sent in a shot which beat Dunning and scored the second goal. The Villa custodian was, however, impeded by one of his own backs. From the kick-off Athersmith broke away, but was prettily stopped by Parry, but the Villa returned to the attack only to shoot outside. They got down again, however, and Smith centred beautifully, but Athersmith shot just outside. It was a near thing, and the spectators shouted “Goal!” but the referee motioned the ball to be placed for a goal kick. The two Villa right-wing men next made a fine run, and Williams grandly saved a fine shot from Dorrell, which nearly knocked the Everton custodian off his feet. The next minute the Everton forwards made a combined run, and, beating the backs and half backs opposed to them, took the ball right into goal and Milward scored again. The three goals had been obtained in twenty-five minutes, Everton’s superiority in the front rank having been most marked. After Everton had forced several corner kicks which they could not improve upon, Smith ran the ball down the wing, and his centre came right across goal, but Dorrell again headed outside. Just afterwards the visitors attacked again, but Hodgetts, with a fine opening, shot outside, whilst a little later he spoiled another attack by injudicious heading. The game was now stopped for a few minutes, owing to parry receiving an injury to one of his legs in a collision with Athersmith. When play was resumed Everton assaulted the Villa goal hotly, but Geary shot over, and directly after the referee blew his whistle, and the teams retired for a brief rest, with Everton leading by 3 goals to 0. When the men entered the field to contest the second half the rain was falling heavily, but the spectators stood their ground well. Everton were the first to become dangerous, and Spencer, hard pressed, gave a corner kick, but nothing came of it, and Smith getting the ball, ran right up the wing and centred beautifully to Dorrell, who headed over when he had an open goal before him. It was a fine chance badly missed. Chadwick, however, lost an equally good opportunity a little later dallying with the ball when he might easily have scored, and allowing Welford to get it. Everton, who were again playing the better game, pressed, and ten minutes from half-time Bell received a long pass from the right wing,. And scored a fourth point. A fine prolonged attack by the Villa resulted in Reynolds shooting, but Williams again saved well. The Villa now commenced to play in improved form, and from a nice kick by Cowan Smith shot and hit the post, but Dorrell dashed in and put the ball through amidst loud applause from the Birmingham portion of the crowd. Again the Villa pressed, and, as the result of some fine passing, Smith secured an opportunity, and shot the ball into the net. Playing with great dash, the Villa forced a corner kick, but, although the ball was finely placed by Hodgetts, it was got away. After some pressure by Everton, Smith made a magnificent run and scored, but, to the astonishment of the crowd, the referee gave the Villa player off-side. The Villa were not disheartened by this unwelcome decision, and returned to the attack with great spirit, the forwards playing in a manner which won them hearty applause from the crowd. It looked as if the visitors might yet succeed in saving the game, but, unfortunately, they did not utilise their chances, Devey being guilty of a very had mistaken. A pretty run by Hodgetts and Smith left him in front of the Everton goal, with no one facing him but the goalkeeper; but the Villa centre forward, usually a deadly shot, kicked out, to the astonishment of the spectators, who had looked upon the downfall of Everton’s goal as a certainly. This occurred about ten minutes from the finish, and Everton afterwards contended themselves with defending their own goal, and succeeded in preventing its further capture. When time arrived the Villa had lost the match by 4 goals to 2. The following were the teams;- Aston Villa; Dunning, goal; Welford and Spencer, backs; Russell, Cowan, and Reynolds, half-backs; Smith and Hodgetts, (left), Devey (centre), Athersmith and Dorrell (right wing), forwards. Everton; Williams (goal); Parry and Kelso, backs; Stewart, Holt, and Boyle, half-backs; Bell and Chadwick (left-wing), Geary (centre), McInnes, and Milward (right wing), forwards. Referee, Mr. Gilbert (Nottingham).

A SEQUEL TO ASTON VILLA'S DEFEAT
AN EXCURSION AND INCURSION. 
The Liverpool Daily Post- Saturday, January 19, 1895
Samuel Nevitt, twenty-two years of age, and James Hartell, thirty-three years of age,two respectably dressed men, Thursday came from Birmingham for the purpose attending the Everton v. Aston Villa football match at Goodison Park. In the evening, possibly by way of seeking relief from the dispiriting influence of the Aston Villa downfall, these Birmingham partisans resorted to the Star Music Hall. Once there, quite unwittingly, they attained the distinction of attracting to themselves the close personal attention of Sub- inspector Fisher, of the police force. At ten o'clock, followed at a distance by police representative, who had without their knowledge become so solicitous for their welfare, the two Villa supporters left the ball of music and song, and betook themselves to the confectionery establishment Mr. Leonard Noblett, inroe-Street. The shop was crowded at the tune, and the assistant. Miss O'Connor, was unable to give their orders Immediate attention. Getting impatient, from some other reason not apparent, Nevitt and Hartell seized three sticks of rock and decamped. A few minutes afterwards were made aware for first time of police rub-inspector's interest in them finding their freedom had been sacrificed to theirpassion for celebrated mint rock.  Their offer pay for the mint rock found in their possession, which was valued at 2s, availed them nought, and they unwillingly spent the remainder of the evening in the Cheapside Bridewell. When confrontedwith the stipendiary magistrate (Mr. Stewart) yesterday. In the City police court, to explain their escapade of the previous night, the two men pleaded guilty to the theft-Mr. Stewart, in fining them 5s and costs each with the alternative of seven days’ imprisonment, advised them that next time they went on an excursion they must be careful and not finish the day with an incursion (laughter).

A GRUMBLE FROM WOLVERHAMPTON
The Liverpool Echo-Saturday, January 19, 1895
THE NORTH-WESTERN RAILWAY AND THE EVERTON FOOTBALL MATCH
Mr. Howarth Carns writes from Wolverhampton to the Birmingham daily Gazette under date January 18; How kind it was of the London and North-Western Railway Company to oblige their patrons with a nice cheap trip to Liverpool yesterday, dating the time of departure from here at 12.20. we managed to get away by 1.5 p.m., only forty-five minutes late, arriving at Walton Station at 3.30. on all the time bills of the company the kick-off is distinctly stated as three o’clock, but when we arrived at the ground the second half had been started ten minutes. The match was commenced at 2.30, and all the bills in Liverpool specified this time, so that it could never have been intended to kick-off at three o’clock. The misstatement gave the company an opportunity to work a half-day excursion. The fault lay with starting near the time of play. Why, I understand the first train from Birmingham did not reach Walton till twenty minutes after the kick-off,. I consider the conduct of the railway company as nothing short of disgraceful, and I can only hope the public will show their appreciation of the London and North Western Railway Company’s kindness in giving us a cheap excursion (which was never intended to reach the ground in time for the play) by leaving their half-day football excursions to collapse.

THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
January 21, 1895. The Birmingham Daily Post
As far as can be foreseen, the defeat of the Aston Villa at Everton on Thursday puts them out of the running for the championship of the League, for Sunderland and Everton can each afford to lose three out of their nine remaining matches and still be on level terms with the Villa did the latter win all their unplayed fixtures. The Perry Barr men might easily perform this feat, but we are scarcely inclined to think that Sunderland will lose three more League matches, although there is a strong probability that Everton may. The latter team have still to visit Sunderland and Perry Barr, and their chances of winning either match are not at all good. Sunderland are sure to make a big effort by the Wearside, and we can vouch for the fact that the Villa players will do their level best to defeat Everton at Perry Barr, for the local men are most anxious to avenge their defeat at Goodison Park on Thursday. The prospects of Everton securing the League Cup are, therefore, not very bright, and for our own part we do not expect to find them top at the conclusion of the season. Sunderland in our opinion undeniably possess the better chance of winning, and unless the team fall to pieces in an extra-ordinary manner we shall quite expect to find them champions for the third time. Although the Villa only possess a forlorn hope of repeating last year's performance we trust that they will play on with just as much enthusiasm as though they had won at Everton, and will make a great effort to win their next six League matches. If they accomplish this feat they will be credited with 44 points, and there is a possibility, though it is a remote one, that total might place the local club at the top.
The Match At Everton.
The Villa's defeat at Everton on Thursday was a great disappointment to their supporters, and many of the latter who were present at Goodison Park aver that the Villa did not lose, but that the game was a draw. They say that an off-side goal was awarded to Everton, and that a legitimate goal scored by the Aston Villa was wrongly disallowed. With regard to the first assertion we have nothing to say, for Everton's fourth goal, the legitimacy of which was questioned, was scored at the Stanley Park end of the field, and at such a distance from the press-box that it was impossible to form an accurate judgment about it. With regard to the Villa's point, which was disallowed, we have no hesitation in saying that it was the finest goal of the day. It was scored by Smith, at the end nearest the press-box, the occupants of which were unanimous in their opinion that the point was legitimate. Hodgetts and Smith were bringing the ball along the wing, when the back came to tackle them, and Hodgetts kicked it behind the Everton defender. Smith, who was in front of the back when Hodgetts kicked the ball, lipped by his opponents, dashed into goal, and his shot a beautiful one, completely beat the Everton custodian. It was a grand effort on the part of the Villa player, and deserved better success than awaited it. When the referee disallowed the point, general surprise was manifested, and after the match was over, both Mr. J.J. Bentley and Mr. W. McGregor, the president and ex-president of the League, did not hesitate to say that it was a splendid goal. The adverse decision of the referee, in our opinion, lost the Villa the match, for there was no doubt as to which was the better side at that time. It was a case of the Villa first and Everton nowhere, and so desperately were the former playing that had the third goal been allowed there is little doubt they would have drawn the game, even if they had not won it. The referee, of course, gave his decision in perfect good faith, but still that is not much consolation to the Villa, who have been none too well treated by the referees this season. Everton, on the contrary, have been most kindly dealt with, especially when they paid their memorable visit to Small Heath. But for a palpably wrong decision on that occasion they would not now be in their present position, and it would be hard lines on Sunderland if Everton won the League Cup by a point. There have been so many complains about the referee this season that the League will do well to make some new arrangements for their competition next year. We do not for a moment mean to insinuate that the officials chosen by the League are not honest and impartial gentlemen, and fir to govern any game, but we think that too much is left to the power of one man, for, however, capable he may be, many things are constantly occurring in the progress of a match that entirely escape his notice simply because he cannot be everywhere at the same time. The old system of a referee and two umpires might be again reverted to, with the difference that the umpires as well as the referee should be neutral. The unseemly wrangles that used to occur on the field because the umpires were usually the twelfth men of the opposing teams were the principal cause of the introduction of the present system. The same objection could not be urged, however, against independent umpires, for they would prove valuable assistants and advisers to the referee in doubtful cases. We think that the appointment of neutral umpires would go a great way towards the solution of the referee difficulty. We have already referred to the manner in which the men comprising the Aston Villa team acquitted themselves. In the first half they were distinctly overplayed, but, as we have said, had the defence been as sound as it was at Preston on the previous Saturday, the Everton team would not have won the match. The Villa backs during the first three-quarters of an hour were not as safe as they have been in the proceeding contests, nor was Dunning quite up to his form in goal. He could not get from side to side of his goal very quickly on account of the heavy state of the ground. Still, it must be said for him that it was through no fault of his that the second goal was scored, for his view of the ball was obstructed by Spencer. One thing is clear however, that Dunning did his best; and therefore he must have been considerably annoyed at the unsportsmanlike behaviour of a section of the spectators at Perry Barr on Saturday, who cheered the Villa goalkeeper ironically every time he stopped a most simple shot. Of course Dunning's brilliant display at Preston which undoubtedly gained the day for his side, counted as nothing in the minds of the ignorant section of the crowd; they only remember that he was not in the same brilliant form at Everton. Dunning was not alone in his annoyance; it was shared by all his companions, who openly expressed their disgust in the dressing-tent after the match. We would call to the minds of those who were guilty of this ironical cheering that the Villa had previously played nine League matches, and how won eight, and drawn one, a record that has rarely been excelled, and we should have thought that the remembrance of this would have prevented such conduct as that to which we have referred. If the goalkeeper or any other member of the team is to be made the object of derision after every defeat, players will be chary of accepting engagements at Perry Barr, and the more respectable spectators will cease visiting the ground. We trust, however, that there will be no recurrence of this unseemly behaviour.

EVERTON 2 BLACKBPOOL 0
January 21 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
Lancashire Senior Cup
This tie in the county competition was played at Goodison Park on Saturday in the presence of 8,000 spectators. With one exception on each side (Parry and J.Atherton) the clubs were strongly represented, as follows : - Everton: - Williams, goals, Kelso, and Arridges, backs, Boyle (captain), Holt, and Stewart, halfbacks, Milward, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Bell forwards. Blackpool: - McOwen, goal, Parr and Davy, backs, Atherton Sturzaker, and Wilson halfbacks, Atkinson, Porter, Parkinson, Tyrer, and Cookson, forwards. Referee Mr. Kirkham. The ground was in very heavy condition, but there was no wind. Everton at once took up the attack, Bell shooting in well. A free kick fell to Blackpool but the home team returned, and Chadwick drove in straight when McOwen made a smart save. The visitors showed a good bit of play on both wings without getting in a shot, and then Milward had a try, but went wide. Coming up again McInnes centred and Bell headed on to the bar. The Blackpool left wing made a diversion in smart style, Kelso being tested upon to check them twice, with he did effectively. Bell then led up to goal, and screwed in to McInnes, but who put over the goal in a miserable attempt. McOwen next conceded a corner in attending to a shot from the left, and during continued pressure Parr and Davy both defenced well. The ball was put into the net, put the whistle sounded for obstruction of the goalkeeper. Sturztaker then came through, and Cookson ran clear, finishing up with a capital shot to Williams, who was safe. This actively on the part of the visitors aroused Everton and Geary and Milward each had good shots repulsed. Bell centred beautifully, but Parr just beat Geary for possession. Bell was again in evidence with a grand shot, but McOwen (late of Liverpool Club) saved smartly at the expense of a futile corner. Having defended excellently, the Blackpool men showed that they could also attack strongly. Atkinson gave a warm shot for Williams to deal with, and then a scrimmage ensued in front of the Everton goal, Cookson having very hard luck in hitting the bar with a spanking shot. A loud cheer, in recognition of the smartness of Blackpool, was accorded them. The play ran on pretty even lines, but Everton had the next chances, though making poor use of them. In reply Tyrer went over from long range, but the danger was great enough on the right wing to compel Kelso to run across to the help of Arridge. For some reason or other Everton did not got at all well, and it remained in doubt as to which, side would score the first goal. Wilson went wide from a long attempt and then the home team attacked in a manner more after their reputation. McInnes and Chadwick which had good shots checked, but the defence, was too keen, as it again proved on Chadwick assaying a splendid aim, McOwen stopping the ball finely. The following play furnished further proof that Everton were face to face with men who knew how to defend, be the attack never so keen and sustained. But though Everton were the attackers they had no monopoly, and Kelso was yet found employment. Half time arriving with the scoring nil. Immediately upon resuming Geary ran in, drawing the goalkeeper out to clear. Milward then centred nicely, but Geary missed the chance. A spurt on the vistors left was neutralised by Holt, and then last play by the Everton forwards was upset by sterzaker who blocked the ball when Geary was making for a shot. Milward headed a little wide, and followed with a good aim a corner being conceded. McInnes banged in at close quarters, but McOwen saved at the cost of a corner. Everton were now terribly in earnest, and sent in shot after shot, but in McOwen they met with a bete noir, and though Geary, Bell, and chadwick shot finely it was all in vain, the custodian being ready for every kind of shooting. Chadwick shot again but only to see McOwen clear as coolly as ever. Milward with difficulty, got the better of Parr, and centred, but Geary was not quick enough to beat the back. At length a throw in by Stewart, Bell ran down, and getting the best of McOwen scored the first gal at the end of an hour's play. The game went still more in favour of the home team, who passed to each other with much activity, but they had yet capable defenders to grapple with, and it says much for the pluck of Parr, Devy, and the halfbacks that they could withstand each heavy work with little show of tiring. In the meantime Boyle made two fair bids for goal. The wing play of Everton was always so good as to deserving of goals, but Geary was not so fortunate, and too frequently found himself nonplussed when getting into a stride for a shot, Stirzaker being a very vigilant and fast centre halfback. A scare was then given to Evertonians as the visitors suddenly broke away and became very dangerous, but luckily Williams was just in time to stop a hard low shot by Tyer a corner ensuing. Boyle removed danger, and Everton attacking keenly, went more directly repulsed. Holt next run the ball round the right halfback and forced a corner, from which, Chadwick scored a second goal twelve minutes off time. Rain, which had fallen almost continuously during the second half now, came down heavily. Everton established themselves distinctly masters of the situration, now and Bell was repeatedly causing trouble by powerful run. He invariably preferred this end to shooting, and by this means gave a colleagues chances of shooting. Milward and McInnes joined in good work, but corners only rewarded the later efforts of the home team. Holt having put narrowly outside, other good shots were experimented with but no further flaws were to be discovered in the defence of Blackpool, and a surprisingly good game terminated in Everton (the cup Holders) qualifying for the second round by a win of 2 goals to nil.

CHESTER 1 EVERTON RESERVES 2
January 21 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
Played at Chester, for the benefit of Chester professionals. Hull showed up well for the Cestrianians in the first minute, but honour were pretty well diverted in the first half, Coventry, the Chester goalkeeper, staying a marvellous game. After half an hour's play each side scored, and at the interval still had one goal each. Storrier place Everton ahead, the visitors pressing hard towards the Finnish. Result Everton combination 2 goals, Chester 1.

EVERTON REVIEW
January 21 1895. The Liverpool Mercury
Beynold all cavil the game between Everton and Aston Villa on Thursday was one of the best ever witnessed, and thus despite the fact that the ground was in a very muddy state, and that rain fell in torrents during most of the play. There exhibition of skill and endurance was quite in keeping with the reputation of the two prominent and popular terms, and it is a matter of regret that it had to be given in midweek instead of a Saturday as thousands were thus departed witnessing a great tussle. Still there were something like 15,000 spectators which assemble. Everton braced up by their training in the wholesome atmosphere of West Kirby, took the field in the pink of conditions, and demonstrated this fact in a very clear manner, from the first hour they literally made ‘'rings'' around their opponents. They were full of dash, and going in for hard kicking, long passing, and frequent shooting soon found themselves in the comfortable position of leading by three goal, all from the foot of Milward. This was the scoring up to the interval. Everton strengthened their lead with a fourth goal (from Bell) and then seemed in a measure to leave. Anyway they fell off, and Aston Villa correspondingly improved. In the last 20 minutes Villians gave a good specimen of their high class speed, and cohesion and the pluck they displayed was rewarded with a couple of goals and one offside, the decision of the referee in disallowing the third point giving rise to much discussion. The play that led up to this irregular goal was simply grand and it was certainly ‘'hardlines'' for the Brum, but no one is in a better position for discriminating between legimate and illegitimate play than the referee, and Aston Villa are to be complimented in accepting the ruling in a sportsman like manner. That Everton excelled themselves is due primarily to their general combination, and secondly to the superiority of their halfback play and that Boyle Holt and Stewart should outshine in this respect Reynold, Cowan and Russell who are a clever trio, is praise indeed, and whether helping the forwards for asssistaing the backs, they were equally correct. Kelso and Parry were very safe in the first half, just before the interval the latter got badly hurt on the leg, and though he played gamely on, the tension became greater upon his colleagues. That they field out, with assistance during the last ten minutes is testimony to the attention given to preparation Williams had not a great deal to do, but he saved once or twice before being beaten in a masterly style. He might have stopped the second shot from taking effect had not Kelso accidentally obscured well together and adapting themselves to the circumstances of the ground dispensed with ‘'art'' and went in for ‘'go'' The long passing told immediately and had there been more of such at Derby the Everton team would have now headed the League. Ah, but Milward did not play at Derby, and he played against Aston Villa. That made a difference. Whilst complimenting Bell, Chadwick, Geary, and McInnes for their general tactics. Justice demands special mention of Milward, whose brilliancy on the right wing was a revelation to many. It is said that a good player should shine in any position. Milward like George Drummond and Matthews, McQueen is a reliable ‘'utility man'' One day he is centre forward, the next day on the left wing, heron on the right wing and finally is a back filling it must be acknowledged, all these different places, with credit and enthusing. The Villa were very speedy in their movements, especially Athersmith and Dorrell on the right wing, and yet he was partner on the left with Hodgetts who was slow and faulty Reynold toward above all his conferees in defence, and mainly through his Herculean efforts was the scoring curtained for the backs were not too reliable, nor was Dunning, though he only succumbed to a proportion of the shots that were levelled at h8is charge.
Everton were voted to have a ‘'soft'' task in hand on Saturday in their Lancashire Cup tie at Goodison's Park with Blackpool, but it proved very much to the contrary, and so well did the visitors defend that at the end of an hour's play no goals have been scored. Everton subsequently squeezed a couple of points, and won by Two goals to nil. The game thus took a much more interesting phase than anticipated but perhaps people were too ready to discount the ability of Blackpool, and had overlooked the fact that they are practically head of the Lancashire League. Everton with the exception that Parry was compelled through his injury of Thursday to stand down, and that Arridge filled his position had the same team that beat Aston Villa, and it was just as well that the executive paid Blackpool the compliment opposing each expert. The home team tried their utmost, and certainly had five-sixths of the attack. They passed well, and shot well, and it was not their fault that they did not pile goal upon goal. There was plenty of good shooting, but McOwen, who once belonged to the Blackburn Rovers, and afterwards to Liverpool, did wonder in goal. Parr and Davy too, were fearless and powerful backs, and Sturzaker a smart centre half back. On two occasions Blackpool were unfortunate in not scoring, but the dominant feature of the match was the stunly defence they showed to their more experienced rivals.

LANCASHIRE SENIOR CUP ROUND.
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, January 21, 1895
(First Round)
EVERTON V.  BLACKPOOL
These teams met in the first round of the Lancashire Senior Cup at Goodison Park. The heavy rain had rendered the ground very sloppy, but good sprinkling of sand improved its appearance.  Blackpool were fully represented. what were without Parry, Arridge taking his place. There would not be more 8,000 present when Everton, having lost the toss, started operations, Bell having first shie, which McOwen cleverly saved. The home men kept up a constant attack on the Blackpool goal, Parr and Davy defending well, Stirzaker pulled up Geary splendidly, after which the visiting left broke  away, but Kelso accounted for them. Aftera spell of midfield play the Everton forward rank got away, some effective passing being shown byGeary, McInnes, Chadwick, and Milward, the latter sending in a terrific shot the ball striking the upright and bounding over. The Blackpool men were showing surprisingly good form, especially the defence, and each time the onward rushes of Everton men were splendidly frustrated. The Evertonleft got beautifully away, Ball putting in a grand centre, but McInnes, with splendid opening, on to the roof of stand.  Everton forced a corner, but though this was beautifully placed, the Blackpool men sternly defended their goal, and though the charge had several narrow escapes, Parr eventually got the ball away. Except for an occasional breakaway by the visitors, Everton were doing all the pressing, but try as they would not score. Bell put inanother fine centre, but just as McInnes was shooting Geary charged the goalkeeper, a foul being given against him. Blackpool apparently did not intend letting Everton have matters all their own way, from goal kick the visiting forwards raced beautifully away, Cookson taking the ball down from the centre and sending In magnificent shot which elicited the loud cheers of the spectators. After this the home lot put on animmense amount of pressure, Chadwick, Milward, McInnes, and Geary each trying to get the ball into the net. Bell put in a terrific shot, but to the delight of the Blackpool contingent, McOwen magnificent cleared at the expense of a corner, which Chadwick send behind. The visitors at length broke away, Arridge effecting a temporary check, but soon the left wing were on the move, Atkinson eluding Kelso, putting in a really brilliant shot, which Williams threw away. The Blackpool men, however, stuck tenaciously to their work and for some minutes Everton defence was subjected to a severe onslaught, and after the home charge had several narrow escapes, Cookson struck the crossbar, this being very hard lines for Blackpool. Elated by the loud cheers which greeted their plucky efforts, the visitors kept up a rather prolonged attack on the Everton goal, which was only brought to a close by Cookson sending over the line. Play alternated between the respective uprights for some minutes, Milward, Bell, and Geary on the one side, and Porter and Parkinson on the other each making strenuous efforts to score, but without avail. Holt, Stewart, and Arridge were seen to advantage in some excellent defence. Blackpool at this stage having quite as much of the play as the home team. Atherton sent in a grand shot, Williams cleverly saving; but the visitors were soon back again. Porter and Stirzaker each making abortive attempts to lower Williams’s colours. At length Milward broke away, but could not find an opening, after which Bell had a race with Davy for possession, but the ball beat them both, and went over the line. Kelso sent to his forwards from which the home right got away, McInnes putting in a splendid shot, after which Chadwick tried one of his famous screws, without effect. The Everton men now seemed very determined, and kept up a sustained attack on the visiting goal, and after several shots had been sent in, Chadwick put in a really magnificent attempt, which is seemed impossible to stop, but, so the delight of the spectators, McOwen effected a brilliant save, performing a similar feat a few moments later on receiving a shot from Bell. Everton forced a couple of corners after this, but Parry and Davy assisted their custodian to such an extent that the charge was impenetrable. At the interval neither side had scored. There would be some 10,000 persons present at the interval. From the restart, the Everton men went work with a will Geary and Chadwick each having shies, the former being very near. The ball was crossed by Milward, but Geary was just too late to receive it, an almost certain score being thuslost. Chadwick soon afterwards sent in, Davy blocking the shot, which prevented Geary, who was lying close up, from getting possession. Atkinson and Porter then broke away, passing Kelso, but Stewart rushed across and intercepted them. Further pressure by Everton followed, and success at last rewarded the persistent efforts of the Liverpool men/ Stewart thraw in, and Bell securing possession raced away and scored, giving McOwen no chance whatever of saving his charge. Notwithstanding this reverse the Blackpool men did not lose heart, and though Everton continued to attack persistently the defence still maintained the high standard exhibited throughout, the home forwards being time after time repulsed. Boyle put in a fine shot, which topped the bar, after which Bell centred, Chadwick and Geary both missing a fine opening, Parr eventually removing the venue to the centre. The ground was much too heavy for fast play, but notwithstanding this disadvantage the game continued interesting and at times was exceedingly exciting, though of course, accurate passing was out of the question, the ball several times sticklers in the mud. Chadwick forced a corner, but this came to nothing. Wilson routing the attackers. Everton were having all the play, Blackpool contending themselves with defending their object apparently being to keep the scoring down rather than put on goals themselves. It was quite a relief when the visitors at length broke away, the effort completely taking the home players by surprises, and almost resulting in Tyrer scoring, Williams however, fisted away, a corner subquently following to the visitors, Boyle getting the ball away. The home left got down, but nothing more than an abortive corner resulted. Atherton, Wilson, and McOwen all defending superbly. Hands against Atherton placed the Blackpool goal in jeopardy, and from the free kick Holt forced a corner. Milward took the kick, placing the ball in a good position, when Chadwick headed the second goal. Stirzaker, after this, was very prominent both in attack and defence, rendering valuable to his side, being ably supported by Carr and Davy. As the end approached both sides apparently tired, though Everton, as only to be expected, were lasting much the better, but the heavy ground prevented them showing their usual trickiness. Bell twice put in abortive shies, whilst a moment later Milward sent in a terrific shot which just went the wrong side of the post. Blackpool twice broke away, but the home halves were equal to keeping them in check, Williams being a mere spectator almost throughout the second half. Just prior to the whistle sounding time the Everton left broke away, forcing a corner, Boyle heading in, but McOwen fisted away. Everton came again, Bell making desperate efforts to add to the score, but without results. During the last half hour, the game was contested in a perfect torrent of rain. Final result- Everton 2, goals, Blackpool nil. Teams;- Everton; Williams, goal; Kelso, and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half-backs; Milward, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards. Blackpool;- McOwen, goal; Parr and Davy, backs; Atherton, Stirzaker, and Wilson, half backs; Atkinson, Porter, Parkinson, Tyrer, and Cookson, forwards.

DEATH OF AN OLD LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, January 21, 1895
Many Liverpool footballers, especially those of the old school, will regret to learn that Mr. John Whittle died on Saturday. He had been Alling for a long time, in fact he had been in delicate health for the past two years, and he had been recommended to try different places in the South of England and elsewhere to recuperate, but his disease-consumption-had taken too strong a hold on anything but a robust constitution, and he passed away on Saturday morning at his residence, Garfield terrace, Belmont-road. We believe that during the past week deceased ruptured as many as three blood vessels. As a football player he was well known. He first belonged to St. Benedict’s and was also a prominent member of the St. Benedict’s Church and Sunday school. He also played for the Everton Club, Stanley, the Liverpool Ramblers, and had also been in the ranks of the famous Corinthians. Deceased leaves a wife and two children.

CHESTER v.  EVERTON
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, January 21, 1895
The Chester committee gave their professionals a benefit match on Saturday on the Faulkner-street grounds and engaged the Everton team for the occasion. The weather was very inclement, but notwithstanding this there was a large gate. The visitors kicked off, and play opened spiritedly. The Cestrians made a grand effort to score, and Sutton had to fist out some smart shots. “Hands” off Everton gave the homesters a chance, and R. Bell’s attempt went wide of the post. Wilson stopped a dangerous rush by the Evertonians by conceding a corner which was futile, and Coventry disposed of a grand shot by Adams. A long shot from Storrier grazed the bar. The ground was very heavy, and rendered good passing difficult, but each goal was visited alternatively. Sutton had a warm handful to contend with from Farrell and the Cestrians were more than holding their own. The visitors had a turn of pressure, Coventry negotiating two shots, and saved splendidly when the forwards were close upon him. After half an hour’s play the Cestrians’ forwards swarmed round, and after Sutton had fisted out, Turner sent in a long shot, the ball entering the net and entirely out of the reach. A corner followed to Everton, and from a scrimmage a goal the visitors equalised. A moment afterwards Sutton was nearly defeated, and in turned all the resources of his backs to prevent the Cestrians scoring, two shots by R. Bell almost taking effect. Chester were pressing, but both teams were playing a determined and fats game. Half-time score; Chester 1, goal, Everton 1 goal. Resuming, Chester forged ahead, but Lewis’s shot went over. Everton retaliated, and Coventry disposed of a hot shot from Storrier, and immediately after he got rid of one from McMillan. Lewis eventually passed the Everton backs, but he shot too early, and Sutton easily stopped the ball. Chester pressed severely. Result; Everton 2 goals, Chester 1 goal.

ASSOCIATION
The Athletic News – Monday, January 21, 1895
By the Loiterer
It was a pity the weather on Thursday was not more favourably for the Everton and Aston Villa match. The Everton Committee don’t often go in for sensational advertising -they have no need- but the match was truly described on their posters as “The Fight for the League Championship.” The issue meant a lot to either club, for a win to Aston Villa would put them well in the running, whilst a victory for Everton further enhanced their prospects of champions for the season. The crowd was fine and large, and the incidents during the game were so numerous and exciting that the heavy downpour failed to damp the spirits of those who failed to obtain shelter, and what a turn up was the result of the game! Here we had Everton playing with a dash that I have not seen excelled, and seldom equalled from them, and they not only scored three goals, but had nearly all the play in the first half. True we had several bursts away by the Villa and they were generally too dangerous to be pleasant to the home supporters, but as a team the visitors were completely outplayed. The second half opened all right, too, for Bell put on what I thought a suspicious sort of goal; but all the same it counted, and then the “Villans” showed their teeth. With the Everton and Sunderland match still vividly in my mind, I thought this was going to be a kind of second edition, but with the boot on the other leg. The forwards, who had hitherto done little, now put in grand work, the running and passing being so skilfully combined as to completely upset the Everton top defence, notwithstanding that first bell and then Milward fell back to assist. One goal was popped through, then a second, and finally a third, but the last one was not allowed to count. This was a sore point with the Birmingham people, and, so far as I could see, the goal seemed right enough, but Mr. Gilbert said no. before the finish Geary had an opening, but the gruelling he had to get into position took all the strength out of him, and the final verdict, as everybody knows, was Everton, four; Aston Villa two. Each side were evidently impressed with the important of the two points that would result from a win, and, whilst admiring the pluck of the visitors, at the finish I think Everton on the day’s play were the better team. The forwards worked the ball well, the passing being splendid and good use made of it. The half backs were a great assistance to them, and no fault could be found with the backs in the early part of the game, but, with the Villa forwards at their best, both Parry and Kelso were in dire straits and the worst of it was the absence of anything like cohesion between them, with the result that when one was beaten the attackers had full scope. There is no doubt it was a trying time, for hitherto Reynolds and Cowan were the only defenders who had shone, but now all the lot vied with each other for distinction, and the game presented all the elements of a transformation scene. After the exciting time we had to Thursday, it is just as well we have a quiet match for Saturday.
Evidently the Everton committee do not view the tie with Southport Central as a serious bout, for they advertised for a match with the League team at Goodison Park. I think I am correct in stating that no inducement has been offered the Southport club to have the tie played at Goodison Park, as the directors think the Cup tie terms are quite sufficient in this case, without extending them to a guarantee of any sum. As to the game itself, there will have to be no such thing as underrating the “Sandgrounders,” for their position in the Lancashire League is sufficient evidence that they are no means opponents, and on their own soil (or sand), backed up as they will be by an enthusiastic band of followers, I consider them a dangerous lot to trifle with.

THE HOLDERS WIN
The Athletic News – Monday, January 21, 1895
By the Loiterer
The tie with Blackpool at Goodison Park did not attract many Liverpudlians, for including a good sprinkling of Blackpudlians, there would not be more than 7,000 present. Everton played the same team, with the exception that Arridge filled the place of Parry, as defeated Aston Villa on Thursday, so it appears that the executive have some intention of retaining the cup. The game started in a brisk manner, and right off the reel McOwen, Liverpool’s goalkeeper last season, had to handle and was kept busy for fully fifteen minutes. He did his work well, picking up the ball very cleanly, and taking it all through he kept a magnificent goal. During this period Davy and Parr did splendid work, their kicking being a treat to see, and their dash often took their opponents by surprise. They left nothing to chance, but tackled the Everton forwards fearlessly, and this is about the only reason the home team did not score before the interval. Everton again had the pull on resuming, and how three of the forwards came to miss a centre from Milward is a mystery. The play was hardly ever out of the Blackpool half, but 15 minutes elapsed ere Bell ran away and scored. The Blackpool forwards could not make any progress, but the defence held out well. Once, however, a good opening was found by Cookson, who gave Tyrer a splendid chance of equalising but, with no one in front of him except Williams, he could do nothing better than hit the Everton custodian, and the chance was lost. Pressure on the Blackpool goal was again the order of the day, and right well the defenders behaved, but a corner was nicely headed though by Chadwick, and Everton won by two goals to none. In the face of it this is not a great performance, but I would remind those who did not witness the game, that goals required some scoring against the Blackpool defence. McOwen played a splendid game, and I don’t think anyone could have kept goal better, and the backs seemed to know it, for they let him have his legitimate share in the work. Davy and Parr are a couple of good backs, sturdy, plucky, and able to kick. There was no flinching with them, and times out of number they obtained the ball by sheer dash. The half-backs although not of the class of Everton, worked with some energy, and in the first half did a lot of good work, but tired towards the finish. The Blackpool forwards know the game well and can play it, some of their efforts in the first half being really grand, and like the rest they do not miss anything for the want of trying. Cookson played well, but as a wing I liked the left the best, and the centre forward was a good man. On the Everton side the defence was the most prominent, Kelso being sound all through. Arridge was a bit of the first half, but he was alright subsequently, and kicked well. It was the home halves who broke up the Blackpool’s front rank, Holt at times being “rich,” Milward again did good work on the right, and all the forwards combined well, but missed an awful lot of chances at goal.

WHITTLE
The Liverpool Daily Post- Tuesday, 22 January 1895
Whittle-January 19, at 120, Belmont-road, aged 29 years, John Robson, the beloved husband of Catherine Eleanor Whittle, and second surviving son of Thomas and Rebecca Whittle. Funeral service at St. Saviour’s Church, Everton, at 2.30 p.m., interment at Anfield Cemetery at 3.30, tomorrow (Wednesday), 23rd inst.

THE EVERTON CLUB
The Liverpool Daily Post- Wednesday, January 23, 1895
The following teams will represented Everton on Saturday; -
Against Sheffield United, at Goodison Park; kick-off 3.
Everton; Williams, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half-backs; Milward, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards.
Against Turton, at Turton
Everton Combination; Sutton, goal; Adams and Arridge, backs; Walker, Storrier, and Elliott, half-backs; McDonald, Murray, Hartley, McMillan, and Handford, forwards.
THREATRICAL FOOTBALL GALA
The weekly meeting of the committee who have in hand the arrangements for the above gala was held at the Bee Hotel yesterday, Mr. Mahon occupying the chair. The report from the various sub-committees showed that these reasonable for the success of the popular “annual” were making satisfactory progress in every department. Several novelties were announced, and given favourable weather, this season’s gala which take place on the 7th February, promises to be more successful than any previously held.

EDGAR CHADWICK
Ulster Football and Cycling News-Friday 25 January 1895
Chadwick of Everton (says the Football News and Post) learned his football with Blackburn Rovers Reserves, and parted with the club because he wanted 15s per week and they would only give him 10s, and went to Everton at 30s. what wage our contemporary says he is drawing now we would not like to say, but his first club would be glad to have him back at right times the price the formerly offered him. Chadwick stands 5ft 7in., weighs 10st 10lbs and is 24 years of age.

LOCAL FOOTBALL NOTES
The Cheshire Observer, Saturday, January 26, 1885
By Sphere
Chester 1, Everton Combination 2
Those who witnessed the Everton-Chester match on Saturday were treated to a really good display. The “gate” was for the benefit of the Chester professional players, and despite the higher prices of admission, and the extremely wet weather, there was a good attendance. The field was, after the players had been on it for ten minutes, a perfect quagmire, and in several places they had to dash through large pools of water. Rain fell heavily all through the game, and considering the circumstances, the result-two to one -against the Cestrians, shews that the latter can play when they are pushed. Chester scored first, and at half-time the figures stood one goal each. The honours in the beginning of the second half were pretty well divided until Storrier placed the visitors ahead. Prior to this the Evertonians seemed to have had enough of the heavy going, but Storrier’s efforts put afresh vigour into them, and the Chester goal was being seriously bombarded, when the whistle of Mr. Higginson, the referee, sounded time. The following were the players;- Everton; Sutton, goal; Adams, and Boylan, backs; Walker, Storrier, and Elliott (captain), halves, McDonald, Murray, Hartley, McMillian, and Handford, forwards. Chester; Coventry, goal; T. Thompson, and W. Wilson, backs; Astbury, Farrell, and Turner, halves; H. Bull, R. Brown, W. Lewis, Pickering, and R. Bull, forwards. Both goalkeepers gave splendid exhibitions of their act. Coventry gained many more friends by his extraordinary coolness, and was repeatedly cheered for his clean saves. Our backs, Wilson and Thomson, did some really good work, but the Scotch international, Adams at the other end, had no chance of giving the spectators any show of his capabilities. Elliott was the hardest working Everton half, Walker receiving the too assiduous attentions of Turner, who played a very hard game all through the ninety minutes, it was Turner who scored the Chester goal, by a splendid long dropping shot, which landed right into the net. The Everton left were the best pair, neither the right wingers nor Hartley doing anything worthy of mention. Astbury and Farrell did some really good work in the first half. The brothers Bull were slightly off colour, and Pickering was rather slow at times. Lewis and Rimmer Brown could not get sufficient work to do, but what little they had was done creditably.

CHESTER v. EVERTON
Crewe Chronicle -Saturday 26 January 1895
These teams met in a friendly match on the Chester ground on Saturday afternoon for the benefit of the Chester professionals. There was a good gate. The ground was in a very sodden condition, owing to the heavy rain. Everton were strongly represented. Sutton was in goal, and Adams and Boylan at back, Walker, Storrier and Elliott, t half back, and McDonald, Murray, Hartley, McMillan, and Handford, forwards. Chester had their usual team out. Everton kicked off. Lewis obtained possession, and racing away brought the play into Everton quarters, Sutton having to clear twice in quick succession. Chester attacked again, and R. Bull shot just wide. The visitors ran down and forced a corner off Wilson, but it was cleared. Coventry had to save a warm shot from Adams, and an equally dangerous one from Storrier. Play was quickly transferred to the Everton end, and Sutton had to save from Farrell, Wilson and Pickering. The play proceeded in a fast and determined fashion, Chester more than holding their own. Coventry had to kick away a long shot, and R. Bull getting possession on the right just shot over. Coventry was called up again, and saved thrice in the coolest fashion. After half an hour’s play Chester opened the scoring, turner scoring with a splendid shot, with which Sutton had no chance. Everton forced a corner, and from it equalised. From the kick-off Chester attacked finely but Pickering threw away an easy chance by feeble shooting. Bull made another splendid run on the Chester right, but no one was up to take his centre. He soon had the ball at his feet again, and Sutton saved at the expense of a corner, which was safely cleared. Chester continued to press, and Rimmer Brown gave Sutton a handful. Half-time; Chester, one goal; Everton one goal; on resuming Chester broke through, but Lewis shot over. Both ends were visited alternately, and Coventry had to fist away a strong shot from Storrier, and another difficult one from McMillan. Lewis darted away at the Chester centre, but Sutton had little difficulty in dealing with this shot. Chester now pressed severely, and put the ball into the net, but the point was disallowed. About midway in this half Everton scored what proved the winning goal. Chester pressed strongly afterwards, and had hard lines in not equalising. Final result; Everton, two goals, Chester, one goal.

FOOTBALL NOTES
The Liverpool Daily Post- Saturday, January 26, 1895
Of the games played in the competition Everton seemed to have the easiest task on hand, but as a matter of fact, as has been proved over and over again, the “good thing” turned out to be entirely the opposite, and Everton had to play desperately hard towards the finish to secure a victory over Blackpool. The home players during the first stage did not appear to treat the game at all seriously, contenting themselves with exhibitions of pretty forward play up to within shooting range, and then not seeming to care whether they scored or not. But when they discovered what a sturdy defence they had in front of them they realised that it would be necessary to put forth all their best endeavours if they were to be in the second round. The success of the Blackpool men in keeping their more experienced foes at bay for so long a period had, however, given them an immense amount of confidence, and they strained every muscle to prevent the fall of their charge, their defence throughout being of the highest possible description. They never gave in, and it was quite a relief to the home supporters when at length Bell broke through and scored. Even then the sturdy seasiders did not give way, and though they rarely attempted to act on the aggressive they were determined that their opponents should not put on any large score. In this they were exceedingly successful, for which they may thank, in the first place, McOwen, who gave a marvellous exposition of goalkeeping, and to be defeated twice only after the inimitable shots, which were rained in upon him stamps him as a custodian of no mean calibre. Liverpool could do well with him in their ranks again. Blackpool possess two sterling backs in Park and Davy, who never seemed to tire; whilst the halves, particularly Stirzaker, displayed good tactics, and always fall back on their goal whenever it became endangered. The forwards are a well-balanced lot, Cookson constantly doing clever work. On the Everton side, Williams was practically a spectator almost throughout, though he had two ticklish shots to deal with, and these he saved with ease and judgement. The backs and halves did all that was required of them in a satisfactory manner, whilst the front rank performed well in the open, but when it came to scoring there always seemed to be something in the way- generally McOwen or one of the opposing backs. The Blackpool team deserve the highest praise for their plucky display and should Southport Central showed similar fight next week there is no telling what might happen.
Today’s Games
Everton v. Sheffield United at Goodison Park. kick-off 3 p.m.
Everton; Williams, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half-backs; Milward, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards.
Everton Combination v Turton, at Turton
Everton Combination-Sutton, goal; Adams and Arridge, backs; Walker, Storrier, and Elliott, half-backs; Macdonald, Murray, Hartley, McMillan, and Handford, forwards.

EVERTON V SHEFFIELD UNITED
January 28, 1895. The Sheffield Independent.
The first league encounter this season between these two teams took place at Goodison Park on Saturday. The weather was fine but cold, and the ground, which was frozen, was covered with snow. There was a large attendance, about 15,000 spectators being present. The Sheffield team came in for a loud cheer of welcome, and it was evident that a large number of their supporters were present on the ground. The Blades having lost the toss, Hammond kicked off against a slight wind. He took the leather nicely along and finally passed across to Davies, but the latter was pulled up by Parry. After a brief break away by Everton, the Sheffielder left wing raced prettily away, the movement culminating in Needham shooting wide. This attack was followed by another on the part of Watson and Hill, who gave the home backs no little trouble to avert disaster. Hammond then got the leather, and sent in a beautiful shot, but the Everton goalkeeper just got to the ball in time, with his feet, and so averted an almost certain goal. This brilliant play on the part of the visitors roused their partisans to a high pitch of enthusiasm, and there was great cheering for the Blades. Everton next got a look in, and for some minutes Foulkes was kept busy, but he managed to keep his charge clear. The United then got away once more, Hammond and Davies initiating a beautiful movement. The latter passed to Yates, and that player took a long, low shot, which just passed outside the post. Here again the homesters forced their way into the Blades' quarters, and for some time Foulkes was hotly bombarded. Helped by the backs, however, he played champion game, and cleared everything cleverly. Then Watson and Hill once more rushed off the former taking the final shot, which failed, however, to find its billet. For sometime after this the Sheffield backs were kept busy, both Cain and Thickett proved equal to the occasion and kept the Everton forwards, at bay. Chadwick shot strongly, but the over-watchful Foulkes fisted out, and again the ball travelled towards Everton goal. Here Howell tried his luck at a shot, but the ball went wide. Shortly after this Watson thanks to a successful appeal for hands, had a good opening, but he failed to profit by it, his shot going very wide. As the interval time approached the homesters played up strongly, Bell, Chadwick, Geary, and Milward all having shots, but nothing was done, and half-time arrived with a clean sheet. On Resuming, the Blades at once went off with a rush, the forwards passing both backs, and the effort ending in Davies sending the ball into the net and ringing cheers, after a couple of minutes play. This roused the homesters up considerably, and for some time they attacked hotly, luck, however, seemed all in Foulkes way, for he got rid of all the shots marvelously, to the despair of the Everton spectators. The pressure was kept up for a longtime, and here both Thickett and Cain put in some sterling work, the former being especially prominent. At length Yates and Davies got off, but they were pulled up by Parry before becoming dangerous, and from this point the pace slackened off somewhat. Foulkes was given a little more work, and then midfield was once more the scene of action. Then both Yates and Watson had shots from their respective wings, but without success. Within the last five minutes the home forwards broke away and McInnes scored amid much cheering. The pressure was kept up, but nothing more transpired, and a well fought game end, Everton 1, Sheffield United 1. Teams: - Everton: - Williams, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Storrier and Stewart, half-backs; Milward, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick and Bell, forwards. Sheffield United: - Foulkes, goal; Thickett and Cain, backs; Howell, Whittam and Needham, half-backs; Yates, Davies, Hammond, Hill and Watson, forwards.

THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
January 28, 1895. The Birmingham Post
Everton's inability to defeat Sheffield United at Goodison Park has strengthened Sunderland's chance of winning the League championship, for they now lead their Liverpool rivals by a point –a point which will take a great deal of catching up before the end of the competition. The match at Goodison Park may rightly be classed as one of the week's surprises, for no one doubted Everton's capabilities to beat the United. The latter club, however, played a capital game, their defence especially being excellent, and they succeeded in drawing the contest. Everton have still to go to Bramall Lane, and the result of Saturday's match certainly leads one to think that the visit end in disaster. Sunderland have yet to meet the United both at home and away, and although the Wearsiders may lose two points at Bramell Lane, it is hardly likely that they will lose a point when playing at home. Everton's defeat puts them below the Villa on the list, for the latter club succeeded in gaining two points on Saturday where they lost two last season –namely, against the Bolton wanderer's t Perry Barr. They have now an equal number of points with Sunderland, who, however, in addition to possessing the better goal average, hold a great advantage in that they have played three games fewer than the local club. Unless something very unexpected happens we scarcely think the Villa can recover their lost ground, but if they can win their remaining five matches there is a great chance for them to get second, looking at the fact that Everton amongst their remaining engagements have to meet both their great rivals away. Sunderland will probably account for the Liverpool team by the Wearside, and the Villa will, doubtless, win at Perry Barr. The fixture at Burnley is the only one that is viewed with any apprehension by the Villa's supporters, but it should be bourne in mind that both Everton and Sunderland have to fulfil a similar engagement. In this respect, therefore, the chances are equal.

EVERTON 1 SHEFFIELD UNITED 1
January 28 1895. The Liverpool mercury
The first match of the season between these teams place at Goodison' Park on Saturday when despite the wintry character of the weather, there was a good attendance numbering about 18,000. With the exception that Holt's place was filled by storrier the Everton side was the same as that which, had beaten Aston Villa on the 17 th inst. Everton: - Williams goals, Kelso, and Parry, backs, Boyle (captain), Storrier, and Stewart, halfbacks, Milward McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards. Sheffield United: - Foulkes, goal, Thicketts, and Cain, backs, Howell, Whitham, and Needham halfbacks, Yates, Davies, Hammond, Hill, and Watson, forwards. Mr. Armitt officiated as referee. The visitors kicked off, and were promptly on the attack, but beaten off before having a shot. A spurt by Everton was equally, abortive, and then the United were dangerous as after Needless had shot outside, from the sustained pressure Hammond drove in hand, but Williams caught the ball and cleaned. Bell then shifted the venue running down and centring when Milward hit the bar from a good shot. Geary supplementing by shooting a little wide. The play was evidently to be of a keen and fast kind, and for a time the visitors gave a lot of trouble, Williams having to run and fist away, whilst Kelso was also in requisition, and kicked to safe land. Geary mulled, but Bell got possession, and put his side on the attack, when Chadwick tried a long shot. This Foulkes fisted out of goal, but was at once called upon again, being so hard not to as to give a corner. Everton now became the aggressor in earnest. Whiitham was penalised for fouling Geary, and the free kick led to an exciting scrimmage in front of goal. Foulkes used his fist twice in quick succession, but finally Boyle put justed outside. The home team were persistent at this juncture, and both McInnes and Storrier made a fair bid for goal. There was no breaking down the defence, however, and in reply Watson skipped off and ran the ball nearly into goal, but was challenged by Parry, who went to the rescue with a hard kick. Returning to the attack Everton showed better combination. A corner was conceded by Foulkes, from which, Chadwick hooked the ball justed outside. A moment later Milward centred beautifully, but Bell justed missed the pass, and a good chance was thus lost. Howell next tried his luck at goal getting, but was faulty, and the play reverted to the other end, where Geary had a shot but it lacked accuracy, and when the pressure was increased the defence proved the offence proved impassable. Only a corner ensuing. Storrier tackled well, and played an important part in enabling Everton to be aggressive. Chadwick next tried a long low shot. This Foulkes went out to meet in a hesurely way. He dropped the ball, and Milward charged, but could not help putting outside. Chadwick followed with a long shie, but this the goalkeeper stopped and then the left winger made another attempt. It was all in vain, as was a sustained attack right up to the interval, which arrived with the scoring nil. Almost immediately upon resuming however Sheffield obtained a goal in a rather unexpected manner. The ball was worked down the centre, Kelso met the ball, but only blocked, instead of kicking strongly, and Davies seeing a chance took it, and beat Williams with a clear shot. Everton lost no time in trying their utmost to repair the damage, and settled in front of goal, but their finishes were weak. Howell fouled Chadwick, and some excellent heading for goal ensued but the defenders were always in their right place. During the siege Chadwick was again fouled, this time being hurt, so much as to necessitate his retirement for a brief spell. In the meantime the United escaped on the right without becoming very threatening. Though repulsed, they went back again, and got a free kick, which, Everton cleared, and in turn had a free kick at long distance. One justed outside the twelve-yard line followed this, from which Stewart shot in nicely, but Foulkes saved smartly by punting aside. Free kick were now plentiful and invariably given against the visitors who were ready at changing. Everton did well in the open, but there was a lack of power, as a rule when near goal. After Geary had been penalised, Stewart put in a good works, with the result that Bell, Chadwick and Milward, went away in a dangerous, but futile movement. Trouble then befel Everton, but Hammond dallied, and so gave Stewart time to get the ball returned. Sheffield were not yet to be driven back, however, and harassed the home defence until they had a shot which, went narrow. Milward was now tried as centre and soon had a splendid shot, almost hitting the bar. Everton again went with a rush, and from Bell's shoot, which Foulkes played. Milward penetrate the net, but the point was voted for offside against bell. The home team made stremous efforts to save their colours, but Foulkes attended to the increasing number of shots with the utmost coolness, and so solid a defence was set up that the probability of Everton winning, or even making a draw became very small indeed. Now and again the united break away, but were not permitted to make a too close acquaintance with the Everton citadel. Many however, had not yet lost hope, remembering the sunderland match and five minutes before the finish the confidence ones sanguine views were justified, as from a keen tussle in close proximity to goal, McInnes put the final touches to a dashing movement, and equlised. Everton had the best of the short remaining play, which of course was carried on amidst feverish excitement, but failed to get a commanding goal, and a fast hard game terminated in a draw of one goal each.

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
The Athletic News -Monday, January 28, 1895
By the Loiterer
The probability of the League cup coming to Liverpool this season is dwindling down to a possibility. Everton cannot afford to lose a single point in matches played at home, and here’s one gone when least expected. The question of the championship is certainly interesting at present, and if the kind of weather we have no keeps on the issue will be doubtful. One can understand the men not moving with that freedom which we should like to see when the ground is as adamant and as slippery as glass, but when the other side seem to go all right it certainly will not pay to be too careful. This was the case on Saturday, and the point lost may not be regained in time. The Cup ties will hold possession for the next three weeks, and the always uncertain result of an English Cup competition will have some assistance from the state of the grounds unless a thaw sets in, Everton tackle Southport Central at Southport, and though they have posted the match with St. Mirren as between the Paisley club and the League team, I rather fancy it will fall to the lot of the Combination eleven to settle the matter. Everton have a hankering after the English Cup, and they are not likely to throw a chance away by playing the reserve team. Besides, the League team received a shanking at the hands of Blackpool in the Lancashire competition, and as Blackpool have not shown any decided superiority over the Southport club I fail to see the force of any argument in favour of the Combination team doing duty. No; the best team at command will be despatched to Southport for Saturday next.

EVERTON DROP A POINT
The Athletic News-Monday, January 28, 1895
By the Loiterer
The heading is a little misleading, but from an Evertonian point of view is correct. It happened this way. Sheffield United have not been doing such great things lately, and in the minds of Liverpudlians two points were certain to be the outcome of the match. No matter whom I mentioned the matter to, the result was the same, and in truth I agreed that Everton would rise a couple of points. Last season’s result, when the United beat Everton by three goals to two at Goodison Park, was taken into consideration, and even allowing for this there was a general confidence in the Everton team to win. The ground was very slippery, and but for a covering of snow I should think the playing pitch would have been a sheet of ice. There was very little wind, and the teams will be found representative. The names are;- Everton; Williams, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Storrier, and Stewart, half-backs; Milward, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards. Sheffield United; Foulkes, goal; Thickett and Cain, backs; Howell, Whitham, and Needham, half-backs; Yates, Davies, Hammond, Hill, and Watson, forwards. Referee, Mr. Armitt, Leek. As will be seen from the list of players, both Everton and Sheffield United were without the valuable assistance of their usual centre half-backs, Holt and Hendry, which somewhat levels the teams down on paper, but at the same time I think the visitors were the most happy in the selection of a substitute. This by the way. The men made a careful inspection of the ground, and tried its qualifications for a skating rink, and then the fun commenced, or rather I should say the serious work began, for the Sheffielders seemed eager to score, and they made some good attempts. There was no dallying about, and considering the state of the ground they were seen to advantage. First of all, Hammond got his head down, and when he tries that you may depend upon it there is sure to be trouble, for he goes straight for goal, and generally puts some force in his shots. This was the case ere five minutes had elapsed, and the lively centre came through with the ball at his toes, and let fly at Williams. It was a good job the burly goalkeeper proved to be an excellent target, for had the ball gone anywhere in the remaining seven yards of the goal it would have counted one to Sheffield. Just for a diversion the Everton men had a go at the other end, and the goal had a near squeak of being captured, for Foulkes slipped, and did not get the ball away well at all-a fault, I may say, he did not repeat. Anyway, the danger was removed when Milward just missed the ball. The game resumed its course down at the Everton end, the whole of the Sheffield forwards working hard to get through, and, generally speaking, they had the best of the exchanges. They were by far the smarter team, and evidently were better shod; certainly, they made more use of the ball. The spectators stood this for a time, but at length they began to shout for their favourities to play up, and it had the desired effect. The attacks on the Sheffield goal were more frequent, until the play was nearly always in their half. There was nothing startling in the work done by the Everton forwards, who, by the way, did not more very sprightly. They passed all right, especially Chadwick and Bell, but it was done in a lackadaisical sort of way, as if it didn’t matter if they only prevented the other side from getting the ball, and in addition to this defect the shots put in were of the free and easy sort, and Foulkes could have played them for a week. Whitham and Geary could not get on well at all, and I am afraid the Everton man lost his temper, which I may say, did not improve his play, for at one time he could not do a thing right, and several times he assisted the other side more than his own. However, the Sheffield goal had one or two narrow shaves, one shy from Milward just being missed by Bell. As regards the play, Everton were continually pressing, and against a less stubborn defence they might have scored, but the Sheffield men, one and all, played a cool and confident game. Foulkes several times used his fists with effect, and the strength of his arm may be gauged from the way he planted the ball within a couple of yards of the half-way line. The non-success of the home men to score livened things up a bit, and instead of letting the backs and goalkeeper have plenty of time in taking their kicks, they tried the rushing business, but all to no purpose, for what were likely to score were dealt with, and those shots that were going over the bar or line were allowed to go. With the exception that the game was principally in the visitors’ half, the Everton men were not playing very well, for the other side continued to be the quicker on the ball. The Sheffield attacks were few now, but Watson ultimately got the better of Kelso, and made off without hesitation in the direction of the Everton goal, and was on the point of shooting when Parry came up and robbed him, and the interval arrived with nothing scored, the opening of the second half was disastrous for the home team, for barely two minutes had elapsed ere Davies had done the needful. It was the result of work by Watson, who ran up and centred. Kelso had a try with it, but only made a half-hearted kick, and the ball came to Davies, who did not fail to plant it into the net. This sudden turn in affairs was not relished, but the home lot did not seem to appreciate it at its proper value. On the other hand, the Sheffield men kept going on as they had started, their forwards at times coming through with a quick burst, and the defence coping with the attack with all the confidence in the world. Gradually, however, the attacks of the Everton forwards grew more frequent, and as preliminary the ball found its way into goal through the side of the net, which was demonstrated to the satisfaction of the referee. Then Milward put the ball past Foulkes, but Bell had previously touched it when in an offside position, and with time going on the chances of those two points which had been so carefully nursed were disappearing. There was no time to lose, and the home forwards put forth every effort to get through. The defence held out for a long time, and as a rule there was method in the plan of campaign adopted, and often enough the too-anxious efforts of the home team were upset by the cool play of Thickett and Co. No matter how they tried, and Milward was playing centre, the Everton forwards could not make any impression, and they were playing desperately now, and the Sheffield men knew it. It was from one of these attacks that the ball was shot in and returned, and McInnes got his foot to it and equalised. Only five minutes remained for play, and the visitors made the most of it, and paid one of their few visits to Williams, Davies before the close sending in a long shot which was cleared, and the game ended in a draw of one goal each. I do not think that Liverpudlians can derive much satisfaction out of the play of the Everton team. On the day’s play the Sheffield men were much the smarter in every branch. How to account for it is a difficult matter. Compared with the sprightliness of the Sheffield forwards the home lot were clumsy, and the combination not near so good. All through the piece there seemed to be something wanting, and frequently there were evidence that the machinery, so to speak, was out of gear. Geary was only ,moderate, and Milward was not a success owing to a desire do more than his share of the work. Chadwick was the best of the lot, and his passing was redeeming feature of the Everton forwards. The defence was not so safe as I could wish when the prevention of scoring goals is of so much importance in connection with the League Championship, and the half-backs had rather more on hand than was pleasant owing to the quick movements of the forwards opposed to them. Kelso played well, barring that awkward slip, and Parry got through his work all right. The Sheffield men were a much a much better-balanced lot, and there was hardly a weak spot in the whole team. The forwards were certainly much smarter on the ball, and there was no pottering about in front of goal with it, but bang the ball went with force whenever they got a chance. The half-backs were a splendid trio, and it is hard to say which played the best. They were equally good in attack as defence, and their share in the work greatly assisted the team as whole. Thickett and Cain proved a sturdy pair, and even allowing for the slackness of the Everton forwards, they kicked well all the afternoon, whilst Foulkes was a champion in goal.

LEAGUE DIVISION 1
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, January 28, 1895
EVERTON v. SHEFFIELD UNITED
The Sheffield United team, which was the surprise packet of the League last season, paid their first visit of the season to Goodison Park, where, despite the wintry aspect of the weather, a large and enthusiastic crowd gathered together. Holt was an absentee from the Everton ranks, but from what causes did not transpire. The Sheffielders got a rare reception from their supporters when they appeared, while the arrival of the Everton team was practically unnoticed. Hammond kicked off against what little wind was blowing and he took the ball along and passed over to Davies, who was nicely checked by Parry. A reply was quickly made by the homesters, but they made small headway in the face of some smart defence, and the Sheffield left came down in force, and Needham shot wide of the mark. A moment later and the visitors’ left wing again came, and excitement ran high as Hammond received the ball, and at the proper moment poised himself for an accurate shot, about which there was no mistake on his part. Just as the ball was travelling over the line, however, Williams brought his right foot into play, and effected a magnificent clearance Bell was quickly in evidence in course of a tour in the Sheffield country, and he passed nicely over to McInnes and then the ball travelled over to Milward, and he skimmed the crossbar with a lightning shot. Geary then gave Foulkes something to think about; and, after a moment’s play in the centre of the field, the home force moved up again in attacking order, Foulkes making a grand save from Milward, who sent the ball to the corner of the goal. A very pretty move then came from the visitors’ front rank, this being initiated by Hammond and Davies. It was as nice a sample of passing as one could wish for, and culminated in Yates getting possession and shooting with terrific force, the ball going a trifle wide of the mark. Very soon the visitors were hurled back into their own territory, Chadwick nicking in after Bell had been placed on the retired list for a moment. Chadwick’s shot did not take effect, but a corner was forced by the homesters, this advantage not being improved upon. Twice Geary was badly fouled, once by Whitham, and the ensuing free kick in each instance led to stiff assaults on the Sheffield fortress. Once nearly all the players were packed in front of Foulkes, who saved smartly on a couple of occasions, and at last the tension was removed by Geary putting the ball wide of the mark. Everton were now doing all the pressing, McInnes causing Foulkes to use his feet, and Storrier following up with a splendid long shot. By way of a change the Sheffielders made a dash down the left, Watson proving a shining light, but he failed at the last moment to send the ball past Williams. Going back to the other end the Evertonians gave Cain and Thickett a lot of work to do. Bell missed once, and Chadwick had the ball taken from his toes when he was preparing to shoot, but still the homesters pressed onward, and Chadwick let fly with a hot shot, Foulkes just getting rid of the ball. Next came a corner to Everton, this being conceded by Cain, but this was easily accounted for, and then Bell had particularly hard lines in not being the first to score. Another spasmodic effort was made by the United, and it appeared for a moment as though their rush was going to prove successful. However, Howell had the final touch, but again the ball was sent wide of the mark. Everton then went away with rare dash, and Geary had another pot shot, disappointment once more waiting upon the homesters, who gained more advantage by reason of a couple of free kicks, which enabled them to pen their opponents for some time. Hands against the hometsers gave Walton an opportunity of travelling down the left. He passed Kelso gaily, but came to grief when he attempted to shoot for goal, the leather going many yards wide. The Evertonians then had the hardest of lines at the other end, which happened this wise. Chadwick sent in a long raking shot, which Foulkes managed to secure, but he dropped the ball and Milward dashed up and charged him just as he regained possession, the leather being sent just outside the post. Chadwick followed with a couple more spanking shots, but one Foulkes saved, and another travelled harmlessly by. Towards the finish of the first half the Evertonians redoubled their efforts, but notwithstanding their determination they could not score, half-time arriving with a clean sheet. A glance round the enclosure at half-time revealed the fact that this was an immense gate, some 18,000 or 20,000 spectators being present. The opening moves of the second half were rather tame, until the Sheffielders got past Kelso, who made a bad kick. This mistake was duly taken advantage of, Davies nipping up and sending the ball into the Everton net after a couple of minutes’ play, much to the delight of the Sheffield contingent, whose cheers might have been hard a mile away. The homesters played up strongly after this reverse, Milward and Geary each having shots, Foulkes’ charge appeared to bear a charmed existence. Play ruled even in the centre until a foul was given against Howell, and this led to a prolonged attack on the Sheffield citadel, during the course of which Chadwick received more than he bargained for, and was obliged to retire, but only for a few moments, and he received a little cheer when he made his reappearance. A nice passage by Bell and Geary threatened danger to the Sheffielders, but Thickett put in some splendid work and at length succeeded in clearing his lines. More fouls against the Blades were shortly apparent, and from one which was taken close in Stewart sent in a lovely dropping shot which Foulkes saved grandly. Yates and Davies then broke away finely but were smartly checked when they arrived within shooting distance. Then Everton then swept their opponents back and kept up a hot fusillade, Storrier doing some smart work in the centre half line. A transgression on the part of Geary gave the visitors permission to move up the field, but they were quickly checked by Stewart, Chadwick continuing the movement and sending a snow-scraper to Foulkes, who had no difficulty in clearing. Bell next endeavoured to haul down the Sheffield flag, but success did not reward his effort; and a moment later Hammond missed a fine opportunity at the other end. The visitors hereabouts did most of the pressing, with the result that Watson and Yates shot in from their respective wings, but neither of the shots troubled Williams. A rapid passage was made to the other end by the Everton front rank, and Bell sent in a good shot, which Foulkes cleared, but before the ball was got properly away Milward dashed up and rushed the ball through amid a torrent of cheering. The point however, was not allowed, much to the disappointment of the Everton crowd. Another shot from Chadwick, who had a grand opening, was finely saved by Foulkes, who proved himself a goalkeeper of the first water by disposing of several other attempts which were made on his charge. However, he was at last beaten by McInnes, the equalising goal being obtained about five minutes from the finish amid scene of great enthusiasm. Strong attacks on each goal followed, but such sterling defence was shown on each side that nothing further was scored, the match thus ending in a draw – 1 goal each. Teams; -
Everton; Williams, goal; Kelso and Parry, backs; Boyle, Storrier, and Stewart, half-backs; Milward, McInnes, Geary, Chadwick, and Bell, forwards. United; - Foulkes, goal; Thickett and Cain, backs; Howell, Whitham, and Needham, half-backs; Yates, Davies, Hammond, Hill and Watson, forwards.

TURTON v.  EVERTON COMBIANTION
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, January 28, 1895
Played at Turton, before a good gate. Everton brought a strong team and kicked off with the sun in their faces. They showed good play, but the Turton back division kept them at bay for some time. At last the outside left headed through. Turton now had a look in, and they quickly equalised, and at half-time the score was- Everton 1, Turton 1. The visitors outplayed their opponents in the second half and won somewhat easily by 5 goals to 2.

TURTON 2 EVERTON RESERVES 5
January 28 1895. The Liverpool mercury
At Turton, before a good gate. Both sides were strongly represented, and good play was seen. Everton soon scored, and then Turton. This was the state of the game at half time. Result Everton 5 goals, Tuton 2. Everton: - Sutton, goal, Adams and Arridges backs, Walker, not kown, and Elliott halfbacks, Mcdonald, Murray, Hartley, McMillan and Handford forwards .

EVERTON REVIEW
January 28 1895. The Liverpool mercury
If the Arctic weather continues much longer Everton will have to lament in their pursuit of representation in the League; Temple of Fame'' that they found ‘'Steep its ascent and slippery was the way.'' Three times have Everton had a play since the new set in hard ground coated with snow, and on each occasion they have cut up disappointingly. Moreover, on each of these three occasions they have had the best of the game, but proforionately speaking, the worst of scoring. To begin with they should, from the amount of pressure they brought to beat upon the Wolverhampton Wanderers, defence, have secured three goals at least, but instead the ‘'Wolves'' won by a goal to nil. Again at Derby there should have been an equally clear margin of goals in favour of Everton, but the result was a draw of 2 goals each; and finally on a snowly slippery ground, Everton on Saturday, after having fully two thirds of the attack could effect merely a draw with Sheffield United of a goal each though playing at Goodison Park and were moreover perilously near being really beaten their equalising goal having been deferfed till the last five minutes of the game. The inference is plain that Everton cannot rise, to the occasion on a difficult ground, and scientic though they be under normal conditions, they have yet something to learn. On a defective footing such as was experienced on Saturday precise and accurate kicking and passing could not be expected to be consistently maintained, and there was nothing for it, but to be quick in taking and parting with the ball-rushing for goal in a pell-mell way, in fact and trusting to something in the shape of a chance turing up. This idea was tumbled to when it was too late, and had there been more of that kind of attack, which, was tried on Milward going centre forward earlier in the game, Everton would not now perhaps be smarting under their latest disappointing. The lessons of the Wolverhampton and Derby unshape had not been learnt or the tactics would have been changed. Everton cannot have been effected with an overwhelming confidence in their certainty of success long after the commerement, for the United had the best of the first ten minutes, being very quick in the action and making for goal with a swing that secured progess. Afterwards Everton were more or less the aggressors, but could make no impression on the defence and immediately following the interval actually accumbed to a surprise movement. Something like consternation fell upon the Everton camp at this predicament for so we were Foulkes in goal, and the backs defending that it had long before become evident that loopholes would be found only by the most delegate search and well sustained siege. Time travelled on too quickly, hope diminished too readily, for it was not alone the less of the match that the partisans were fearing, but the almost inevitable ascribe of the League championship. It was then a possive relied when Mcinnes put on their equalising goal. Everton have thus just a change thereby of the championship, but seeing that they have yet to meet Sunderland, Aston Villa, Sheffield United, and burnley-away from home, the prospect is not at all roses, especially as the team is suffering from disorganization though injuries, and sickess, but if Everton executives and players, fairly put their shoulders to the wheel, than apparently invulnerable position held by sunderland may yet be capturned. If so all the more merit. Of the players on Saturday, it is hardly fair to criticise too pointedly. They all did their level beast, but it happened it was not the best of many other occasions. Williams had not much to do. He stopped one or two warm shots well, but was quite prepared for one, which beat him. This is easily understood, as Kelso had the ball at his foot, but failed a very rare thing, to kick it properly with the result that it went somewhat accidentally to Davies, who to his credit, took possession smartly, and shot in a manner which, thoroughly deserved the goal he gained. With the exception of this one costly mistake, Kelso joined Parry in good defenace. Halfbacks were not so strong in element in the team as usual but they yet did splendid work whilst Storrier, who filled Holt's place, tackled well. The forwards were the rock on which, the good ship almost got stranded. It was not because they did not work unflinchingly, but there was a weakness in the centre. Whitham harassed Geary very much. This caused him, apparently to get excited, and his play deteriorated in consequence with the front line disturbed the shooting was not frequent enough, nor accurate enough.

THE THEATRICAL FOOTBALL GALA
The Liverpool Daily Post- Wednesday, January 30, 1985
Yesterday afternoon an important committee meeting of the above was held at the Bee Hotel, presided over by Mr. G. Mahon. The whole arrangements are in a very advanced state, and all that is really necessaryin finer weather for Thursday, February 7th when an enormous crowd is anticipated at Goodison Park. A precession of the pantomime artistes and others engaged will muster in Queen’s square at noon, whence they will leave for the Everton football ground. It is expected that altogether upwards of 100 of the leading people connected with the different Liverpool pantomimes still take part in the gala and sports and it was intimated that in all probability Miss Marie Lloyd, from the Shakespeare will make the initial kick in the football trivago’s.. The different tradesmen of Liverpool have with commendable generable subscribed a large and valuable collection of prizes for the respective events.
THE ENGLISH CUP
Southport Ventral v. Everton. Referee Mr. A. Cooper, Linesmen, Messrs J. Cooper and J. Robertson (Blackburn).