EVERTON 0 WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 0
November 2 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
The return engagement between these clubs was played at Goodison Park on Saturday there being about 10,000 spectators present when the teams took the field in the following order : - Everton: - Briggs, goal, Storrier, and Arridges, backs, Goldie, Holt, and Stewart (captain), halfbacks, Bell, Taylor, Cameron, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Wolverhampton Wanderers: - Tennant, goal, Eccles, and Dunn, backs, Griffiths, Malpass, and Owen, halfbacks, Tonks Black, Beats, Wood, and Millers, forwards. Everton opened the play, and following some good work by Chadwick an opening was made for Taylor whose shot, however, wanted to slang. A brisk movement by Miller and Wood left a comparatively clear course for Beats who finished up with a shot that went a trifle wide. Holt and Goldie at this junction were putting in effective work, but Chadwick after twice falling sent in a magnificent shot, which Tennant only kept out by tipping over the bar. Taylor followed with a wild attempt, and at the other end Beats finished up badly after Wood had opened out an easy chance. So far Everton had most of the play but they were unsteady when in close quarters and beyond Chadwick the others were rarely dangerous in shooting. The Wolves now had a spell at attack, and their strong rushes and long kicking were often a source of trouble to Arridges and Storrier. Both men however, played with much success, and Cameron but judicious feeding to the inside men commenced a raid on the Wolves charge, only to find Dunn and Eccles most stubborn defenders. Taylor lost headway by passing too far forward in Bell but a goal looked certain at the result of a smart pass from Chadwick to Cameron when the latter shot high over the bar a feat he repeated a little later on. Arridge drove hard into the goal mount and Tennant was lucky in finally getting the ball away. Up to the interval the play was evenly divided, but all thorough this half the pace was never of a high standard and but little interest seemed to be centred in the proceedings. On resuming Everton at once opened with an attack on the Wolves goal but, as before, they found Dunn Eccles, and Tennant equal to all demands upon them. Malpass also did good work at centre half, and eventually opened out the play to Tonks after a couple of corners kicks had been safely got away. Briggs would have had no chance whatever against the shot levelled from the outside right had the elevation been true. At the other end Bell missed heading in from Milward, and Taylor, whilst a fine shot when under difficulties all but brought about downfall. A long shot from Griffiths brought Briggs to his knees and following this the home players infused at amount of dash into their play that had been wanting all through. For fully five minutes they peppered at the visitors goal, and Chadwick was most unlucky in having two of his best efforts charged down by Griffiths and Eccles. Cameron also met with no better luck and two capital attempts from Taylor merited better results. The Wolves now opened out, and gave the Everton defenders a warm time, as they sent in shots frequently and fast. One from Tonks to Wood was headed over the bar and Black sent in a beauty, which was not far wide of the mark. However, scoring was not forthcoming, and with the closing play in the Everton end, time was announced with the result a draw neither side having scored.

EVERTON REVIEW
November 2 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
The month of October has been a most disastrous for the Everton Club, for not since the defeated their neighbours the Liverpool club by two goals to one, have they succeeded in notching full points. After recent developments connected with the club one was naturally prepared, if not for something above the ordinary at any rate for the annexation of a couple of points at the expense of the Wolves, who at present occupy the unenviable bottom portion in the list. They fallen to accomplish this, and confidences in the ability of the players has consequently received a further shock. There was nothing in the shape of luck about the game that would tend to lessen the severity of failure and consequently a most appear to the ordinary observer that the team as a body is a very poor one. The early stages of play certainly pointed in the direction of victory, for the forwards worked more harmoniously together then they have done for some weeks past, and if them was any fault to be found with them at the outset, it was that they were rather inclined to give too much attention to that quarter which has been lately most neglected. The forward appeared over anxious and, as is often there can when one is eager to do something worthy of his reputation, signal failure followed. They got through a tremendous amount of hard work, but with very few exceptions, they were only moderate exponents of the nicer points of play, and particularly in finishing efforts were they most ineffectiveness. Although this department of the team did not reach a high standard, the occasion does not call for wholeside changes, which would be adopting an unreasonable as well as unnecessary course. Further trial is necessary before the line should be at all disturbed. There was unsteadiness due to over anxiety's to win, when matters calm down we may expect so good football from the present quintet, as they have displayed in their best days. Previously the spectators hope of contention was the almost absolutes neglect of the centre the players thereby numberally handicapping themselves; but on Saturday last there was no fault to find in this respect, and the work was well distributed from start to finish. There were several excellent opening made and but for the disturbing influences above mentioned they must have been put to good account. There is not sufficient attention paid to shooting, and one or two of the players are pronce to reserve their final efforts until an almost certain opening presents itself. This does not pay against a team of smart defenders, and the chances are that the side would be greatly benefited if they had more frequent recourse to shooting from long range. Summing up the forward play, there was a district advance upon that at Sheffield. Cameron had plenty of work on hand, and it was a pity he spoiled his otherwise good display by faulty shooting. Chadwick was undoubtedly the best forward, and put in some good shots, while Taylor was a consistent worker throughout, he frequently failing back when the defence was at all pressed, and giving good assistance. The halfbacks line was not as reliable as usual. The substitution of Goldie for Boyle was not a great success, and Stewart was somewhat slow. Goldie will doubtless improve, as he did most markedly after his initial; match last season. That Briggs was not frequently called upon testifies ably to the work of Storrier and Arridge through the latter player found Tonks at times more than a match, in speed. The Wolves forwards were always dangerous when in possession, and their ugly rushes often hampered the Everton defenders. Holt frequently accounted for beat, but the wing nevertheless had many chances to shine. Tonks and Black on the right put in some telling work, while Miller and wood often had the better of the tussles with Goldie. The half backs, Owen Malpass, and Griffiths fairly and themselves out for the Everton forwards, and they got through their mission with credit, while both Dunn and Eccles were always good, and their clean kicking, and general resource were the best fortunes of the day's play. Taking the game all through, it was of the tamest character, and indeed it was not until 20 minutes from full time that there was any degree of enthusiasm manifested in the proceedings. Then for about five minutes, the spectators were on the best of terms with themselves as the team was astrung to a pitch that warranted almost certain scoring, but they were doomed to disappointing, as the Wolves defended-ably, and then maintained asteady pressure up to the close of the game. One of the characteristics of the Everton team has been that they have invariably forced the pace during the closing stages of play, but in late matches this has not been the case, which appears to reflect upon training operations. Much has been written and said about the methods of selection adopted by the directions of the club. It is most absurd that the whole body of managers should be ungaged in a task that requires such delicate handling. What is necessary is a smaller selection committee, composed of gentlemen who are capable judges of the abilities of the players, and who posses a wide experience in the game, if Mr. Molyneux's serious in the direction were more fully utilised doubtless beneficial results would ensure, and we need not look far afield for confirmation of the advantage to be derived from the adoption of the system of management.

THE LIVERPOOL DISTRICT AND NOTES
The Athletic News- Monday, November 2, 1896
By the Loiterer
As I anticipated, the directors of the Everton club have caught it hot this week. I don’t think the supposed well-wishers of the club go the right way to remedy whatever is wrong, and certainly they do the club a lot of harm in holding it up to ridicule, as has been done in the local papers during the week. Judging by some of the letters the directors are a lot of old women, and yet probably the writers have helped to place them in the position. I cannot see the club is in such desperate straits but what it will recover. There is plenty of time, and there is bound to be change. Of course, when the wages bill is taken into consideration better results should be obtained, and there is no doubt the  shareholders have a grievance in this respect. I am not at one with the directors and never have been, for I think other clubs manage their affairs more effectively and with less friction than the Everton Executive do, but I am assured the directors work amicably together, and devote a lot of time in serving the club to the best of their ability, and, as I have said, they have been placed in the position by the votes of the members, and if there are any who are not qualified for the post, then drop them at the first opportunity.
There is one suggestion the directors might adopt with advantage, and that is-appoint a selection committee of a limited number, who should have full control of the men, and if a judicious selection were made, I think it would tend to a better understanding with the players. I am convinced that this is the evil which exists, and which has been the cause of much unpleasantness in the past, and until it is remedied will continue to be.

A DRAWN GAME AT EVERTON
The Athletic News- Monday, November 2, 1896
By Loiterer
With the Everton team doing so badly it is not surprising that the attendance of the public was not so extensive as usual on the occasion of the Wolverhampton Wanderers paying their annual visit to Goodison Park on Saturday. Everton were successful in the first match between the clubs, but only by one goal to none, so that Evertonians looked for another two points, but were again destined to be grievously disappointed. The direction decided to play the recognised League players in their usual positions, but Boyle was an absentee, which let in Goldie, the teams being as follow; Everton.- briggs, goal; Storrier and Arridge, backs; Goldie, Holt, and Stewart, half-backs; Bell, Taylor, Cameron (QP)m Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Wolverhampton Wanderers;- Tennant, goal; Eccles, and Dunn, backs; Griffiths, Malpass, and Owen, half-backs; Tonks, Black, Beats, Wood and Miller, forwards. Referee; Mr. Strawson. There would be about 7,000 people present when Cameron started the game, and play at once settled down in the “Wolves” half, Tennent early on coming in for attention, for he had several shots from short range. This was the only difficulty he had in dealing with them, for there was very little sting in them. The game was all in Everton’s favour until Wood and Miller got going, and so well was the ball worked that the Everton goal had a very narrow squeak, Beats shooting well but a trifle wide. Soon afterwards Chadwick put in one of his extra specials, which Tennant saved very cleverly. We had flashes like these throughout the first half, but, as a rule, the play was dull. The spectators were sulky at the start, and there was nothing shown to get them in a good humour, and occasionally they were sarcastic in applauding. Still the time had to be put in, and the half-backs on both sides made up somewhat for a slovenly exhibition. The “Wolves” forwards also contributed some interesting items, as in the comparatively few chances they had they made good attempts at goal, but neither side could put through. The second half opened much in the same way as the first Everton pressing and giving Tennant something to do, them off went the Wanderers, and the home goal was in danger. The play was more interesting at this stage, with Everton attacking frequently, and though mistakes was made, there were periods when they seemed almost sure to score. They improved, too, as the game went on, and at one time the ”Wolves” defence was thoroughly disorganised, so keen were their attacks. It is well for the visitors that Tennant kept a cool head, for, do what they would, the Everton men could not get any satisfaction. The visiting forwards seemed to tire, and could not make anything of Storrier and Arridge, but before the close they came again, and the last quarter of an hour of the game was an anxious time with the home supporters. However, nothing was scored by either side, to the disappointment of the Evertonians and the evident relish of the visitors, to whom one point is of value. The game was not of the best by any means, but there were many good points given by both sides. The Everton forward rank did not show much improvement over recent displays, and it is difficult to account for. The men were as clever as ever, and infused more vigour in their play, but yet there was always something wanting and they are evidently not in luck’ way. No matter how accurately they steered the ball Tennant got at it and cleared. Cameron, for once, was found plenty of employment, but I cannot say he made good use of the chance he had. Bell and Taylor were the better wing, and the most danger came from them. Goldie, too, was not at his best, but the other two were good, and, as a rule, this line was more than a match for their opponents, Arridge and Storrier also played a good game, and made few minutes in kicking, whilst the tackling was safe, and all through they played a confident game. Briggs had nothing like the work Tennant had, but some of the shots he received were regular teasers. The Wanderers’ forwards made no half-hearted attempts with the chances, and their half-backs had the knack of sending in an ugly one, so that, on the whole. Briggs did very well to escape with a clean sheet. The visitors defence was grand, and to me it seemed as strong as ever, which is saying a lot. Tennant can shake hands with himself for a bit, and throughout the game he was a shinning light. The backs are a grand pair, and got through a lot of work with credit, the only time they were in a hole being in the second half, when the Everton forwards grew desperate. Malpass was the best, but Owen ran him closely, and the latter had more to face. Wood led the forwards splendidly, and if they had not so much of the play as their opponents they experienced some hard lines in not scoring. The passing was good and to the purpose, and Beats kept them going all the time. They are a level lot of players, the kicking of the backs and the combination of the forwards being clean and smart.

EVERTON v.  WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, November 2, 1896
This return League game was played at Goodison Park on Saturday, in glorious football weather. Wolverhampton won the toss, Cameron starting against a slight breeze. The opening stages were fought out at centre, and then Chadwick put in a useful bit of work, Dunn repelling and Malpass handling caused a free kick to be taken. This resulted in a fine attack on the Wolves’ goal, but although a corner was conceded nothing tangible accrued. A free kick to the Wolves followed from which the visitors got down on the left, Wood putting in a good shot, which, however, went the wrong side of the goal. Everton then became particularly busy, and the visitors were forced back on their goal, Chadwick missing a splendid chance, after which Bell shot high over the bar. Goldie endeavoured to check a riad, but to no purpose, Miller crossing over to the other wing, but Arridge came to the rescue on two occasions, and the result was that the home team were enabled to get to close quarters, Chadwick getting in a grand shot, which Tennant just managed to throw outside, the consequent corner coming to nothing. The Wolves then went away by means of a beautiful combined move, which was well met by Storrier, who kicked out to save. The Wolves shortly afterwards gathered themselves together, and came bounding along the left and centre, a grand chance appearing in view as they dashed within shooting distance, but again Storrier was to the front and cleared his lines in a very workmanlike manner. The goal kick gave little relief, as a free kick against Holt once more put the Everton goal in jeopardy. Storrier, however, was again to the fore in smart defence, which culminated in an onslaught on the Wolves’ goal. Bell, Cameron, and Chadwick each had fruitless shies, and Taylor brought the pressure to a close by shooting over. The game proved most interesting and each side in turn attacked without result. Then Wood came along finely, and passed to Beats, who again transferred to the inside left man, the latter shooting beautifully, his shot just going outside. Midfield was the order for a time, then Bell attempted a sprint on his own account, Eccles removing the globe to the centre. The home side worked back on the other wing. Chadwick getting in a good centre, which was headed away by Malpass. After another half-hearted attack, the Everton men were beaten back, and the Wolves made a spited onslaught, which ended in Briggs giving a corner, failure to improve on the effort being again apparent. Milward then scampered down the left and came off with a corner, and directly after this Holt sent in a pretty dropping shot, which found its way into the net, but the goal was not allowed, owing to the goalkeeper having been hampered. Everton then appeared to realise that they would have to play up if they were to prove successful, and a genuine onslaught was made on the visitors’ goal, Taylor putting in a magnificent shot which Tennant, however, negotiated. Immediately after this there was a lot of scrambling play about midfield, from which neither side derived any advantage. After a weary few minutes, the Everton men came away on the right, and a lively shot want travelling to Tennant, who was in sore straits, Milward twice getting at the ball and hitting the goalkeeper. A clearance was effected, and Wood dashed away at the top speed, but when the Wolves’ man was getting within distance, Stewart interposed and luckily got the ball to a less dangerous quarter. After this play was in Everton’s favour. Goldie putting his side on the aggressive by a judicious kick. Taylor centred beautifully, Chadwick and Cameron supplementing by a clever movement, but the latter could not get the ball past Tennant, who saved smartly. A rush by the visiting left caused a change of venue, the Everton defences being troubled but fortunately they came out of the fray unscathed. Arridge just succeeded in averting a certain goal a moment later at the expense of a fruitless corner. Everton had a grand chance just before the interval when neither side had scored. After changing ends the home team were the first to make headway, and they quickly gained a corner on the left, which was supplemented by another corner kick given by Malpass, this being put outside by Cameron. Arridge checked Beats after which on a couple of occasions Chadwick, Milward, and Cameron indulged in very fine passing movements. During one of these efforts Chadwick shot strongly, a corner being given. Chadwick himself took the kick, and landed the ball right in front, but Tennant was on the alert and cleared. A moment later, however, Stewart returned, and finished a spirited attack by shooting over the crossbar. From the goal kick play was carried right into Everton territory, Storrier on one occasion checking the opposing left wing, but the Wanderers were not done with, and the ball being sent across to the right Tonks had a shie, but Briggs was not to be beaten. Play now improved, Everton making strenuous efforts to “break their duck,” and twice grand openings presented themselves. First Cameron made an attempt without result, and then Taylor shot into Tennant’s hands, but again failed to pilot the ball in the proper direction a further attempt by Chadwick proving futile. A fruitless attack was made by the Wolves’ right wing, and for a while the play livened up considerably, the home side especially showing improved form. At the finish of one forward rush Bell passed to Taylor, whose shot was stopped when he appeared almost certain to score. Bell then screwed in with a grand shot which topped the crossbar. The visitors broke through all opposition, and had the benefit of a free kick close in, but after the leather had been passing, from toe to toe in dangerous proximity to the Everton goal, a lucky kick sent the ball flying right to the centre of the field. Beats made a sprint “on his own” up the centre, but Stewart ran across and checked his career, planting the ball near the centre line. The game, however, was not by any means a brilliant one the movements of the respective forwards being invariably checked by the opposing halves, who were showing the best form on both sides. The passing of the home team in particular was at fault, too much finessing and too little direction at goal being apparent. Bell, however, once got down grandly, but his centre was met by Dunn, who cleared before Cameron could reach it. Everton then played up desperately, Chadwick and Cameron each putting in several splendid attempts to defeat Tennant. After this Everton had most of the attack, Bell and Taylor being particularly aggressive, but try as they would they could not score. After passing by Chadwick and Milward, Taylor made a further beautiful attempt, but once more Tennant proved impregnable, fisting away in grand style. A visit was then paid to Everton, Tonks and Beats unsuccessfully endeavouring to get the ball past Briggs. Bell and Taylor then exchanged positions, but this proved useless, the game ending in a draw, nothing being scored. Teams;-
Everton.- Briggs, goal; Storrier and Arridge, backs; Goldie, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Bell, Taylor, Cameron (QP), Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
Wolverhampton Wanderers.- Tennant, goal; Eccles and Dunn, backs; Griffiths, Malpass, and Owen, half-backs; Tonks, Nurse, Beats, Wood, and Black, forwards.

FUNERAL OF MRS HOULDING
November 5, 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
Yesterday, in the presence of a large assemblance, the remains of Mrs Houlding, wife of Alderman John Houlding, of Stanley House Anfield, was laid at rest in Everton Cemetery, Fazackerley. The funeral service was read by the Rev. Dr. Hyde, assisted by the Rev. F.L. Downham, and the principal mourners were Mr. John Houlding (widower), Mr. William Houlding (son), Mr. James Knowles(son-in-law), and Mr. J.J. Ramsey. A large number of beautiful wreaths were sent, among them being some from Sir George and Lady Baden-Powell, the employs of Alderman Houlding, the Everton Football Club, and the committee of the Liverpool Football club.

DICK MOLYNEUX
November 5, 1896. The Courier & Argus
Everton are still on the hunt for a back, and Mr. “Dick” Molyneux was in our midst on Saturday. It is understood that his mission was not wholly unconnected with Neil, of Wishaw. Anyway, he rarely comes to Scotland and goes back to his Everton Toffee without something big in his hands.

THE EVERTON TEAMS
The Liverpool Daily Post- Friday, November 6, 1896
The following teams will represent Everton to-morrow 2,45;-
Against Bolton Wanderers, at home; Exchange Station 1.10. Everton;- Briggs, goal; Storrier and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half-backs; Bell, Taylor, Cameron (QP), Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
Against Buxton, at Buxton, at Goodison Park; 2.45;
Everton Combiantion; Menham, goal; Gordon and Molyneux, backs; Goldie, Hughes, and Robertson, half-backs; Williams, Maley, Banks, Campbell, and Schofield, forwards.

BOLTON WANDERERS 0 EVERTON 0
November 9 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
Abandon League match play 56 minutes.
The first League engagement between these clubs was down for decision on Saturday at Bolton. The weather was as miserable as can be imagined, for a drizzling rain and heavy fog persuaded the town, and on arrival at the ground, there would not be more than 7,000 spectators present. Both teams were strongly represented, and at a quarter to three they lined up as follows: - Everton: - Briggs, goal, Storrier, and Arridges, backs, Boyle, Holt, and Stewart (captain), halfbacks, Taylor, Bell, Cameron, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Bolton Wanderers: - Sutcliffe, goal, Somerville, and Jones (captain), backs, Paton, McGreachan, and Freebairn halfbacks, Thompson, Milligan, Joyce, Wright, and Jack forwards. Cameron opened the play, and McGreachan was at once prominent in checking several dangerous movements by the Everton inside men, and eventually placed the ball well to Jack who had the better of Storrier, but shot wide of the mark. The same player, with Wright in a attendance again made off, but they became lost to view on nearing the corner flag. A corner kick had been awarded, and after Holt had cleared the whole Everton line got away nicely, and both Chadwick and Milward caused endless trouble to Somerville, and Sutcliffe, the custodian getting away, a capital centre which appeared all but corrertved. Joyce was next conspicuous with a smart run down the centre, and after forcing a fruitless corner Holt, Initiated a strong attack, and Cameron headed in to Sutcliffe, who again got the ball away in marvellous fashion. For some minutes the Everton forwards, particularly the right wing, were levelling a strong attack on the Bolton goal, and nothing but the fine defence of Somerville, Jones, and the keeper could have prevented certain downfall. Another break away by Thompson and Milligan ended in Joyce forcing the corner off Arridges, and Thonpson from close quarters sent in a terrific shot, which Briggs keep out in masterly style. Meanwhile Stewart had been successful coping with the Bolton right, and along with Chadwick and Milward kept matters lively for Paton and Somerville, but the halfback was always resourceful, and, when occasionally beaten, Somerville was always on hand with hugh kicks that covered almost half the length of the field. A few minutes later Cameron was within a few yards of Sutcliffe but the difficulty of foothold accounted for a week finish, and then Evertonians made the running for Jack, who centred nicely. Holt was fairly beaten, and Joyce, sounding Storrier, had an apparently clear course, but finished badly; and at the other end Bell lost a capital chance by kicking too far forward thus making Sutcliffe to run out and clear. Taylor next tested the custodian with the same result-a grand save, and after a hard drive from Paton had rebounded from Briggs. Milward had a fair chance, but finished wretchedly, half time being announced shortly, afterwards with the score, sheet a blank. On the teams reappearing it was questionable whether the game would be preceded with, but after a few minutes' conversation with the linemen, the referee decided to go on. Immediately on restarting the Evertonians showed towards the Bolton goal, and for some few minutes attacked most persistently. The right wing, was particularly effective, and after Bell had smartly tested Sutcliffe. Chadwick led on a further attack, which was eventually relieved on McGeanchan nipping in and putting Jack and Wright in possession. Joyce at length got in a shot at Briggs, who was however, ready for him, and following the play by the Everton backs and halves, Bell shot over. There was no prospect of the fog lifting and, if anything, even more dense than before, their being no other alteration for the referee than to abandon the game, after been in progess for 11 minutes from the resumption.

EVERTON RESERVES 7 BUXTON 0
Novemeber 9 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
Played at Goodison Park, before about 1,500 spectators. At the outset the Evertonians assumed the command and before many minutes had elsaped Banks, the new centre forward, opened the scoring account. Schofield put in some clever play on the Everton left, and had his centres been ponnued upon heavy scoring must have ensued. Eventually Williams and Campbell added goals, and at the interval Everton led by 3 goals to nil. The second half consisted simply of a parade to and from the Buxton goal, and as four further goals were put through Everton won a one sided game by 7 goals to nil. Everton: - Menham goal, Gordon and Molyneus, backs, Goldie, Hughes (e), and Robertson, half backs, Williams (w) Maley (w), Banks (h), Campbell (w), and Schofield (a), forwards . (game 7, won 5 lost 0, draw 2, for 27 against 7, points 12)

EVERTON REVIEW
November 9 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
Unfortunately for the Everon club the thick fog that prevailed at Bolton on Saturday last prevented the team from registering a long waited couple of points, and following as it did upon a period of recent reverses, the feeling of disappointing was all the more keen both to the players and the enthusiastic band of loyal supporters that braved the elements and made the journey to Bolton. The ground was in a most sloppy condition in parts, and inaccuracies were consequently both frequently and ludicrous. To make matters more miserable there were occasions when the majority of the players were entirely lost to view, and even under the best conditions the movements of the players for the most part could only follow the progess of the game. Under such adverse surroundings it would be manifestly unfair to launch into individual criticism and the occasion will best be served by taking a wide and collective view. The Everton team were apparently in excellent condition, and the earnestness that they infused into their work, both individually and in combination, showed from the very outset that those late disasters are to be relegated to ancient history. Much of this welcome improvement is undoubtedly the outcome of a wise decision on the part of the managers of the club to narrow the governing circle, and call into requisition and give full command, as far as the players are connected, to their able and experienced secretary, Mr. Molyneux. After the very indifferent performance both at home and away during the month of October, that on Saturday last came as a revlation, and that the team are capable when properly under control, justifies what has been previously urged in this column. Their preparation during the work enabled them to command the pace, and their superiority was plainly evidenced after the change of ends, when the Bolton defenders had about as warm a ten minutes as they have experienced so far this season. The Everton forwards were on the heavy ground, distinctly good, and one of the most pleasing items to chronicle was the complete return to form of the right wing, who throughout the sixty minutes that play had been in progess were a source of anxietys to the home backs, for the latter were always kept extented to their best efforts. The defensive department of the team was also all that could be desired, and there is positively no reason why the club should not enter upon a long series of success. The feature of the Wanderers display was the fine work of the halfback line, and the powerful kicking of the rear guard, but there were at times some spicy bits of combination between the van that would have completely disorganished the Everton defence of a week ago. Sutcliffe was in marvellous form, and that is saying a great deal, and doubtless by, like other of the confreres, not to mention the seven or eight thousand spectators, heaved a sign of relief when the referee put an untimely end to the game. In the matter of gates, the Wanderers although they have done as well in their engagement, have had to contend with unfavorable weather conditions when playing at home, and are consequently not in as sound a financial position as they were during the corresponding period last season. There can be no doubt that had the day been fine Burnden Park would have been comfortably filled, for the Evertonians are always a powerful drawing team, and it is hoped that when Everton revisit Bolton the elements will leave no room for complaint. The teams meet again on Saturday at Goodison Park, and it is concluded without contradiction, that the play will reach a standard that should satinto the most sanguine follower of the game.
The Everton and Buxton combination teams occupied Goodison Park, and the occasion served as an introduction of two new players to the Everton ranks, viz., Banks as centre forward and Maley as inside right. Both players gave entire satisfaction, and the centre man is a likely candicate for League football. He is 5ft. 11lbs, of the build, and scales 12st. He has had an army training, and holds the distinction of having scored 43 goals out of a total of 61 for the club last season. He showed good resource on Saturday, and, in addition to scoring freely, he led up to the majority of the seven goals registered against Buxton.

ATHLETIC NEWS ADVERTISEMENT
Athletic News-Monday, November 9, 1896
Trainer.- The Everton Football club require first-class Trainer-Apply with references and terms, to R. Molyneux, secretary, Goodison Park, Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL DISTRICT ANND NOTES
Athletic News- Monday, November 9, 1896
By the Loiterer
By all accounts the Everton team gave the Wanderers a good game at Bolton, and, on the whole, the officials were pleased with the men. You seldom see a smile on their countenances now, so that it is a pleasure to notice a relaxation, if only slight, of their features and it was plainly visible on Saturday evening. At present they are thankful for small mercies. The team will have the opportunity of improving on their performances on Saturday, for the Wanderers are due at Goodison Park, and, bad as Everton have done lately, I think the visitors will have a job to equal last season’s result, when it will be remembered they drew, and this with Sutcliffe away. But it is not safe to say how things will go; yet I think the Everton team have got over the bad times which fall to the lot of every club at some time or other. Strict attention, however, must be paid to training, and, as one who only goes by results, I think the men could be made more fit. The public seemed to have exhausted their supply of adjectives against the officials and players, but they will break out again if points don’t come in the near future.
For the Combination match, Everton introduced another soldier in Banks, who played a very good game in the centre. He was in a scoring humour, and that is what is wanted at Goodison Park, for he put on four out the seven goals. Buxton were no match for the home lot, who scored three in the first and four in the second half, and throughout the piece had much their own way.

AN HOUR IN THE MIST AT BOLTON
The Athletic News -Monday, November 9, 1896
By Ye Tramp
The visit of Everton to Bolton was looked forward to with eagerness all the week. Matches between the Wanderers and the Goodison Park team is always among the best attended of the season, and that of last season at Burnden Park yielded £307. Unfortunately, the frost that had prevailed for several days broke down completely and Saturday turned out one of the most miserable day I ever remember. The capacious enclosure was about half hid in a fog, and a nasty dizzywhich set in early, held on hour after hour within cessation. If there had been no football at all no one would have been surprised, so dismal were the surroundings. Whilst we tenants of the press were debating the situation, some half-dozen cyclists flashed past, this being the beginning of the race that had been arranged for the decantation the spectators prior to the football gladiators entering upon their deadly work. So thick was the mist that the wheelers disappeared and reappeared by turns, a complete view of the circuit being impossible. When the footballers toed the line it was seen that W. Joyce was once more in this Wanderers’ team vice Nichol, who was absent owing to a kick sustained at West Bromwich on Monday. The Everton players included Boyle for Goldie and Bell was inside instead of outside and the right wing. The players’ names and stations were as below;-
Bolton Wanderers;- Sutcliffe, goal; Somerville and Jones, backs; Thomson, Gilligan, Joyce, Wright, and Jack, forwards. Everton;- Briggs, goal; Storrier and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewrat, half-backs; Taylor, Bell, Cameron, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Referee; Mr. Green, West Bromwich.  All the time the game was in progress there was a doubt about its being continued to a finish, as whilst the fog floated about continuously we never and had a clear vision of the warfare. Sometimes we could only form an idea of the locality of the ball by the movements of the “leather chasers,” and many of the finer points were lost entirely. Of one thing we were certain, and that was that Everton were fully holding their own, anyhow, Sutcliffe was the more frequently called upon, the balance of corners in the first half was slightly in favour of the visitors. No goals had been obtained by either party up to the interval, and when the players again stepped into the arena the mist was as thick as before, and when the game was abandoned after an hour’s play no one disputed the policy adopted. The ball had never entered the net, so that neither club had occasion to grumble. The teams will of course, have to meet again. Criticism would, under the circumstances by little better than a draw on one’s imagination. Let me say that Joyce pleased his friends, and McGeachan was in great form, and there I’ll stop for the present.

EVERTON v  BOLTON WANDERERS
The Liverpool Daily Post -Monday, November 9, 1896
The Everton team left the Exchange station shortly after noon on Saturday for Bolton to meet Bolton Wanderers. The weather in Bolton was of a most disagreeable charcater, a thick fog prevailing and a nasty drizzling raid proving anything but comfortably either to players or spectators. The ground was in a dreadful state when Cameron kicked off, and free kick was immediately given against Everton. Somerville crossed over to the right, and the ball immediately went out of play. Bell and his partner made off, but were smartly checked by Jones, a clever kick by McGeachan putting an end to an attempt on the part of the Everton left and centre. On account of hands Everton had the benefit of a free kick on the centre line, but Jack and Wright immediately made their way back and the Wanderers made good headway, Jack eventually shooting wide of the mark. The Wanderers again went towards Briggs but the fog was so dense that it was impossible to distinguish the players. Apparently a corner was gained and the next moment the colours of the Everton players were discernible as they moved towards the centre line. The fact is that at this period the ground was enveloped in a dense fog, and a clear view of either goal was absolutely unobtainable. The weather cleared slightly, and the homesters rushed away and claimed two corners, both of these being cleared. The next moment Holt was exceedingly busy in the centre, and here he came off best. The left wing immediately took up the running, and made a very warm attack upon Sutcliffe goal, Somerville got the ball away, but the Everton players again advanced and kept the Wanderers’ defence on tender hooks. After the Wanderers had been down in force Bell and Taylor got away, and at the finish of a smart move Sutcliffe ran out and cleared a shot from the Everton right. The play was transferred to the opposite side, where Milward made great efforts but Patron stuck close to his opponents, with the result that no further headway was made. Stewart crossed over to the right, and again Bell and Taylor got up to the quarter-line, Chadwick coming in a moment later with a shot which went a yard wide. Wright replied with a tricky run, but when the Wanderers were within shooting distance Everton had a free kick, clearing them out, but after this Chadwick showed splendidly in an encounter with two of his opponents, and although a moment later Somerville cleared, Stewart served up again, and Milward made headway. Most of the work was now being done by the Everton left wingers, Chadwick especially exerting himself to the utmost, but their efforts went for nought as McGeachan got at the ball and sent forward to Joyce, who made another wild shot. Following a thrown in by Stewart, Cameron rushed to the front, but wing to the ball travelling heavily Sutcliffe ran out to clear his front. McGeachan gained a cheer for cleverly checking the Everton right wing, and then Arridge took a free kick, the Everton right wing again getting to work but being pulled up for offside play. From the other wing Milward got in a shot which was finely noted away by Jones. Wright went off in a very business like manner, initiating a long attack, during which McGeachan and Joyce made great efforts to piece the Everton defence. Storrier at length checked the rush, and Bell and his partner replied in a vigorous manner, a splendid shot from the right being dealt with by Sutcliffe in a masterly way. For some time the ball hovered in the centre of the field, but it again became impossible to see across the ground; in fact, the movements of the platers in even the centre of field were very indistinct indeed. A shout from one particular portion of the ground proclaimed that the Wanderers had got a corner, but from the Press-box it was absolutely impossibly to see who took it. In any case it was cleared, and by and by some of the Wanderers could be seen flitting along the ground like so many ghosts in the direction of Briggs, who had to contend with a particularly hot shot from the toe of Paton. Holt and Milward then missed distinct chances of forwarding their side’s interest, and the result was that the Bolton players again gained a footing in the Everton half, and although no harm came to the visitors, the home side were afforded a great opportunity. Just before half-time the Everton players went belter-skelter through the mud, and one of them got in a shot which, from the cries of derision with it was greeted, must have been wide of the mark. However, they kept up the attack for a few moments, but their efforts were devoid of success, and when half time came neither side had scored. If possible, the weather conditions were somewhat worse when the teams reappeared, and Mr. Green, the referee, had a few minutes’ conversation with the linesmen before he allowed the game to be restarted. The opening moves were somewhat sensational, the play being rather fast considering the lamentable state of the ground. The visitors moved strongly on the right, and after working the leather nicely Bell sent in a beautiful shot, which Sutcliffe had only just cleared, when Chadwick returned to the attack, and Boyle shot strongly. Following this Jack and Wright made desperate efforts, which enabled them to get up the field as far as Storrier, who met the attack, and completely routed the enemy. A moment or two later Joyce popped in a hot one, and then the fog once more descended. For a second or two the players were completely lost to view, and then McGeachan had a great hand in showing his forwards the way to the front. When close in Freebairn endeavoured to get in a shot, but it was spoiled by Storrier. Then the Everton players made their way into Bolton territory, but exactly what transpired there it was altogether impossible to tell, the fog completely enveloping the players in its grey veil. Bell got in a shot, which troubled Sutcliffe to the utmost, but the Bolton man came off best. The game was abandoned sixteen minutes after the second half had started, nothing having been scored. Teams;- Everton.- Briggs, goal; Storrier and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewrat, half-backs; Taylor, Bell, Cameron (QP), Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
Bolton Wanderers.- Sutcliffe, goal; Jones and Somerville, backs; Freebairn, McGeachan, and Paton, half backs; Jack, Wright, Joyce, Gilligan, and Thomson, forwards.

RESIGNATION OF THE EVERTON TRAINER
The Liverpool Daily Post- Wednesday, December 11, 1896 (Same article in Echo on 10th)
The directors of the Everton Football Club, it is understood, have at last induced Cameron to sign a professional form- at least that is the latest gossip about town. Blackmore, the trainer to the players, has resigned his position, and Mr. Molyneux is said to have gone to Aldershot to engage a successor. With regard to Blackmore’s resignation, we have received the following communication;-
TO THE EDITOR OF THE DAILY POST
Sir.- To prevent any misapprehension I must inform you that I resign the position of trainer to the E.F.C a month from Nov. 5, 1896. I am fully convinced no effort of mine or anyone else will make the team successful under existing circumstances, and a thirty years; experience teaches me to avoid being made the scapegoat of other persons’ failings.- Yours, &c., JAS. P., BLACKMORE. 3, Diana-street, Walton, November 9, 1896.
P.S.- I received a week’s pay instead of my months’ notice, although engaged for the season.
THE EVERTON TEAMS
The following teams will represent Everton on Saturday next;- against Bolton Wanderers, at Goodison Park, 2.45.
Everton; Briggs, goal; Storrier, and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Taylor, Bell, Cameron (QP), Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
Against Northwich Victoria at Northwich; Lime-Street Station 1.10.
Everton Combination;- Menham, goal; Balmer and Molyneux, backs; Goldie, Hughes and Robertson, half-backs; Williams, Maley, Banks, Campbell, and Schofield, forwards.

EVERTON F. C. AND THEIR TRAINER.
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Thursday 12 November 1896
Dr. Baxter, chairman of directors the Everton Football Club, denied the statement that Black more their late trainer, was dismissed. Giving as his reasons that private business necessitated him being away from Liverpool every Monday, and the present doings of the team not redound to his credit. He willingness give up his charge any time, the directors thought best it; should be done once.

EVERTON SIGN TWO
November 12, 1896. The Courier & Argus
Everton have been successful in securing two Scottish lads who are certain to make a name for themselves across the Border. Maley, of Burnbank Swifts, and Banks of the Seaforth Highlanders, are the players captured, and both are men who will undoubtedly shine in good company. Dick Molyneux never comes to Scotland for nothing.

EVERTON FOOTBALL TRANSFERS
November 12 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
The directors of the Everton Football Club have been making a clean breast of matters lately, and everything now promises to run smoothly. The changes of Trainor to the players was not a matter calculated to cause any surprise, but the news that the directors had at last prevailed upon, J.Cameon to sign a professional form was welcomed in all local circles, and there can be no question that he permanent services of the Queens Park man will tend to the Everton Club's advantage, meanwhile H.L.Mainman has been transferred to Liverpool, and D.McDonald to Leicester Fosse, both played for the combination, and never played League football.

PROUDFOOT AND THE ROVERS
The Liverpool Daily Post- Thursday November 12, 1896
Yesterday morning Blackburn rovers, who have obtained the signature of Proudfoot, the Patrick thistle centre forward, to a League form received a telegram from West Bromwich Albion inquiring whether they would transfer him, and asking the Rovers to name their terms. The rovers, however, are too much in need of a good centre forward themselves to part with Proudfoot and have returned an answer in the negative. Proudfoot will appear in the Rovers team towards the end of the year.

MR. BLACKMORE
Lancashire Evening Post-Thursday 12 November 1896
The Chairman  of the Everton directors states that Mr. Blackmore, the late trainer of the Everton team, was not dismissed as stated but that gentleman resigned his position, his reason for doing so being, firstly, that his private business necessitated him being away from Liverpool every Monday; and secondly that he felt the present doings of the men did not redound to his credit. He stated at the meeting of the directors, held last night, that he was willing to give up his charge at any time suitable to them. It was thought advisable if a change were to be made, that it should take effect at once, so that that the team might get into working order as soon as possible. I may further state that the directors parted with Mr. Blackmore in a perfectly friendly manner, and that the terms of separation were mutually agreeable.
Yesterday, Mr. Molyneux, secretary of the Everton Football Club, secured the signature of Private Banks, of the Seaforth Highlanders, Mr. Molyneux went to Aldershot and arranged to purchase his discharge from the Army. Banks played for Everton Reserves against Buxton last Saturday, and scored four goals. He is a fine-built young fellow, standing 5ft 11ins, and is regarded as a fine shot at goal. A meeting of the Management Committee of the League was held at the Albert Hotel Nottingham yesterday. The following transfer were confirmed.- H.L. Mainman, Everton to Liverpool; D. McDonald, Everton to Leicester Fosse.

CLEAN SWEEP
Evening News (London)-Saturday 14 November 1896
I am glad to be assured that the differences at the Everton camp are disappearing, and as there is a prospect not only of peace among the directors but good feeling and better work among the players. The directors have handed over the whole responsibility for the team to Mr. Molyneux, and one of his first proceedings was to read the Riot Act to the players, with the result that they played the best game of the season on Saturday at Bolton. Another achievement to Mr, Molyneux credit is that he has induced Cameron, the Queen’s Park amateur who plays centre forward for Everton, to sign a professional form, so that the other players will have no grounds for boycotting him. A third result of the new arrangement is the resignation of Blackmore, the trainer, who wrote that he was “fully convinced that no effort of mine or any one else will make the man successful under existing circumstances, with thirty years’ experience teaches me to vid being made the scapegoat of other people’s feelings. Mr. Molyneux is understood to be searching Aldershot for a new trainer preparatory to his great trial of strength with Tom Watson for the favour of the Liverpool public.

EVERTON 2 BOLTON WANDERERS 3
November 16 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
These teams met at Goodison Park on Saturday, but the attendance was much below the avenge in games between these clubs, for at the start there would not be more than 8,000 present, thorough later the number was increased to about 11,000. There was two changes in the Bolton team from that which did duty at Bolton on the previous Saturday, Scott a reserve man, taking the place of Jones at full back, and Nicholl displaced Joyce in the centre, while the Everton team was unchanged. The teams were as follows: - Everton: - Briggs goal, Storrier, and Arridge, backs, Boyle, Holt, and Stewart (captain), halfbacks, Bell, Taylor, Cameron, Chadwick, and Milward forwards. Bolton Wanderers: - Sutcliffe, goal, Somerville, and Scott, backs, Paton, McGreanchan, and Freebairn, halfback, Thornson, Gilligan, Nicholl, Wright, and Jack, forwards. Everton had the assistance of a strong breeze and, on the Wanderers starting, Wright tricked Holt, and getting the better of Storrier, sent in a shot which, rebounded from the upright, and as Thomson had raced up, he met the ball, and put it altogether out of the reach of Briggs, this first point beening registered within a minute from the start. Getting to work again, the home forwards fairly got under weight, and it at once became evident that plenty of work would be found for Sutcliffe. A smart hot from Chadwick was, unfortunately for Everton, charged down, and later Taylor looked like equalising when he was pulled up for infringement of the offside rule. Jack assayed a break away, but it was short lived, through closely following, Nichol appeared to have the home goal at his mercy, when Boyle nipped in cleverly, and as a result Bell, made off, and centred beautifully. Sutcliffe only partially saved, and as Milward was well up, he equalised in easy fashion, playing having been in progess 16 minutes. The Everton team were not playing splendidly together and for some minutes shots were sent in thick and fast, but all were alike to Sutcliffe, who handled them out in most cool fashion. Nichol at length made the running, and on Stewart checking the movement, the ball went to Paton, who steadied himself, and made an excellent attempt to defeat Briggs, but to no purpose, and at the other end, both Bell and Boyle sent in clever shots, which met with a similar fate to those gone before. At length Cameron put the ball through but the goal was not allowed as offside was supported. A tussle between Holt and Wright did not meet with the approval of the referee, and from the free kick Sutcliffe was almost beaten. The Everton right then took up play, and as Scott missed his kick from Bell, Somerville was taken by surprise. Sutcliffe ran out, but missed the ball, which Chadwick easily placed into the net. His giving his side the lead. Half time was now announced, the score being Everton two goals, Bolton one. Resuming Everton played up strongly, though against the wind, and were early bust in attempting to increase their Lead. Chadwick and Bell put in good shots, which was unavailshed, and then play proceeded on even lines. Eventually the visitors made the running on the right, and for some time, Arridge was severely pressed, but his tackling was superb and kicking also effective. At length the Wanderers forced a corner and the ball curling into the goalmouth, was tipped in by Wright, and the score once again became even, a big effort was made by the Everton van to get the lead again, but Sutcliffe was not to be beaten, and how he saved his side was simply marvellous. Cameron however, appeared to have a clear course, but shot widely, and a moment later Taylor centred beautifully, and Cameron was heading in when Sutcliffe raced the length of the goal, and deftly handled the ball outside, Scott then kicked ahead, and Gilligan fastening on to the ball sped down, the centre and drove hard and low, at Briggs, who failed to get down in time, and was fairly beaten. After further pressure by Everton the Wanderers maintained a most determined attack, and twice put the ball into the net, but points were objected to on the scale of offside. A fine shot by Paton was the concluding item of the game, which resulted in favour of Bolton by three goals to two.

NORTHWICH VICTOIA 1 EVERTON RESERVES 6
November 16 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
At Northwich. Everton started with the wind in their favour and Maley scored in the first few minutes after Bradshaw had narrowly missed for the home side. Everton added a second, and led at half time by 2 goals to nil. In the second half, Banks scored with a long shot, and Williams scored a fourth from a penalty kick, . Northwich them obtained the first point. Banks and Williams scored further goals, and Everton winning by 6 goals to 1. Everton: - Menham, goal, Balmer (r), and Molyneux (g), back, Goldie (h), Hughes (c), and Robertson (j), halfbacks, Williams (w) Maley (w), =Banks (h), Campbell (w), and Schofield (a), forwards. (Game 8 won 6 lost 0, draw 2, for 33, against 8, points 14)

EVERTON REVIEW
November 16 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
During the past week there were few local followers of Association football to be found that were not prepared for in improved state of affairs at Goodison Park as the result of the meeting between Everton and Bolton Wanderers. that this was not realised must have come as a big surprise to those who were not present at the game, but throw who did give their support could not but symptom with the Everton played, who got their very best efforts forwards, and succeded in all quarters but one. In the majority of movement they held more than a slight lead, and the finishing efforts of the forwards stood out in marked contrast to those of precious display this season. It was quite refreshing to see the van so keen on the Ball, and to find them taking advantage of almost every opening towards the net, and that they did not succeed in finishing up with a substantial score to their credit was directly due to magnificent goalkeeping by Sutcliffe who has probably never given such a masterly display as he did on Saturday last. He had every variety of shot to centred with, and had frequently to run from one post to the other to bring off a save from close quarters that the majority of custodian would never have attempted to keep out. The most layal Evertonians could not help, but admire the clean manner in which the ex-Rugbeian got through his ardious duties between the upright, and there could be no question that had there been a change of custodians the Everton team would have signaled their return to form in a most pronounced fashion. Briggs paled lamgotable comparison with his vis-a-vis. He was apparently umperved at the very outset, when a goal was scored against him in the first minute, and though he was not often tested afterwards there was always a degree of uncertainly about him that presaged downfall whenever the ball came his way. The first and third Bolton goals were comparative gifts, for under ordinary circumstances, through Storrier was a bit slow in the first instance, Briggs should have followed up the rebound from the upright, and never have allowed Thomson to so early open the scoring account, while the third was directed straight to him from a fairly long range, and should certainly have been kept out. It must have been positively galling to the other members of the team to find themselves in arrears after monoplising the bulk of the play, but at the same time they congratulate themselves in getting two past Sutcliffe, who on Saturday gave one an of pression of his being able to play a whole game himself. The Wanderers have, by their visit to Liverpool, netted four points, and are once again at the head of affairs, a position, which they undoubtedly owe to prowess in custodianship. Coming to the players, and dealing first with the Everton forwards, one was struck throughout the whole proceedings with the earnest and withal clever display of the quintet, who got into an excellent stride at the very outset, and played all though like a winning team. Cameron put in some very fine work in the way of keeping the wings well together and employed, but unfortunately he was not to successful in final efforts, and how he failed on one occasion just before the change of ends was most unaccountable. The inside men, Chadwick especially, were commenced in almost every attack on the Bolton goal, and rarely indeed was an indifferent shot sent in. the work of Milward and Chadwick recalled that the brighter days and considering the fact that they had to contend with and strongest part of the Bolton defence they frequently made their way through. Taylor also played a most successful game, and was never slow to assist the halves when they were at all hampered. The whole line played splendidly together and under ordinary conditions goals must have been plentiful. At half back, too Stewart, Holt, and Boyle maintained a high standard both in tackling and placing the ball to their forwards, who were always keep busily employed. No great fault could be found with either Storrier and Arrridge, who especially in the second half, when the visitors had the wind in their favour, was often, called upon, and cleared with effect. Arridge repeatedly checkmated the opposing wing by very fine tackling, and almost invariably got the ball, while his partner was always in the thick of heavy work, and is showing district signs of improving. The Bolton forwards were not so well balanced, as the opposing line. The ubiquitous Holt, and flashes along the wing were the most falling points of their display. The speed of Jack more than once let the Everton backs in dire straits, but they rarely allowed the attack to get in troublesome shots. Nichol was a fairly good centre and Thomson and Gilligan were always about when danger threatened, while whatever excellent work was done by Wright in conjunction with Jack, was greatly discounted by the irregular methods adopted by the former who more than once came under the ban of the referee. McGreanchan at half back found plenty of work for those in front, which was not often turned to good account, and both Freebairn and Paton attended the Everton wings with good success. Jones was absent from the rare rank owing to having a sprainted wrist, but his position was well filled by Scott, who when hard pressed had admirable assistance from Somerville. Owing to the fine form of Sutcliffe, this pair was enabled to play with a greater degree of confidence than the home backs, and generally speaking, they put through their work in most creditable fashion. Taking the play all through Everton deserved full points and if their maintain their vastly improved form they should enter upon their replay game against Bolton with little trepidation, for it is scarely to be expected that their keeper will prove so easy a victim as on Saturday last, not to mention the improbability of Sutcliffe eclipsing his fastest performances.

THE LIVERPOOL DISTRICT AND NOTES
The Athletic News-Monday November 16, 1896
By the Loiterer
The correspondence in the local papers papers in connection with the Everton club took a distinct turn during the week, for the trainer has enlightened us on the reason, from his point of view, of the team not being successful. In resigning his position, he says; “ I am fully convinced no effort of mine or anyone else will make the team successful under existing circumstances and a thirty years’ experience teaches me to avoid being made the scapegoat of other persons’ failings.” That is a tasty bit, isn’t it? Of course, this is given, I presume, as a reason for resigning, but there is a delightful vagueness in the remark “under existing circumstances.” Whom is he getting at? I suppose it is another pop at the directors. Well, well, they have enough to put up with at present. On Saturday they had the mortification of seeing the team beaten after playing as good a game as they have done for many a week. The silver lining in the cloud, which was discernible last week has again disappeared, and the disappointment is all the greater. They will have to bide their time, for, with the team playing so well, better results must come.
As was seen on Saturday the men can be made fitter, for it is a new experience for them to lag behind in the closing part of a match. Elliott at present holds the position of trainer, and several prominent athletes are applicants for the post. A good man in this position will work wonders in the near future. But what about the men placed on the transfer list? These are Hartley, Meiklejohn, and McDonald, of the old lot, and of this season’s recruits we have Gordon and Cameron, of Greenock Morton. This shows there is either a strain on the finances of the club or poor judgement on the part of those who had the engaging of the players. Here we have Gordon, who has never been given a chance in a League match, thrown over after a short acquaintance, and Cameron has also had a brief reign. Listen to what the official diary says of the latter’s abilities;- “He has the reputation of being very speedy and a deadly shot at goal.” This is what is wanted at Everton, and yet he is for sale. Perhaps they have found a better exponent of the art in Banks, from the Seaforth Highlanders. He is secured and if first impressions are anything to go by, he will do, providing his form of last Saturday is maintained. But is this experimenting going to be continued? What is wanted is men capable of taking a place in the League team, if necessary.
Jardine, who, it will be remembered, kept goal for Everton three seasons ago, has left White Star club for Wrexham.
Tonight the Everton directors entertain the players to dinner, and no doubt very nice things will be said. I know the men were grievously disappointed at the result of the match on Saturday, for there never were better triers than they. The only thing is to keep persevering, and near exchange of confidence between officials and players will go a long way to smooth matters, and arrive at a good understanding. There have been times when the directors have not looked with favour on the tactics adopted on the field, but at present there is no cause for complaint in this respect. The change of positions of Taylor and Bell is working well, and with Chadwick putting in more “go” the necessity for drastic changes has been removed, so that notwithstanding recent failures, to-night’s meeting should be a harmonious one, and one that should do good.

BOLTON WANDERERS AGAIN AT THE TOP
The Athletic News-Monday, November 16, 1896
By the Loiterer
There was not the usual big crowd at Goodison Park to see the match with the Wanderers from Bolton, about 12,000 turning out on a raw afternoon. They were rewarded by witnessing an exciting encounter, but the result did not please the majority present. We were led to expert something different by reason of, firstly, the splendid show the Everton team made at Burnden Park only a week ago, and secondly, that the players themselves were pretty confident of their ability to win. On the other hand, the Wanderers, without being sanguine, had expressed themselves able to make their opponents trot all the way. The match, in the ordinary course of events, should have been the return fixture, but the fog upset the arrangements at Bolton. I am afraid the fact of having had the better of the play on that occasion, and also on Saturday, will lose much of its argumentative value by the result, which alone counts the points and in this respect the Wanderers carry off the honours. They came to Liverpool minus the services of Jones, their worthy defender and captain, whilst Everton had their best eleven up, the players being as follows;-
Everton.- briggs, goal; Storrier and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart (Captain), half-backs; Taylor, Bell, Cameron (QP), Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Bolton Wanderers.- Sutcliffe, goal; Somerville and Scott, backs; Paton, McGeachan, and Freebairn, half-backs; Thomson, Gilligan, Nicol, Wright, and Jack, forwards. Referee; Mr. Scragg, Crewe. The visitors provided an eye-opener straight from the kick-off, for Wright got the ball, worked his past Boyle and Storrier, and shot in, striking the upright, Thomson finishing up a capital effort by scoring in barely a minute. This looked all right for Bolton, as they were playing against a strong wind. Fortunately, the Everton team did not allow the event to upset them to any degree, and gradually they commenced to put on pressure. For a time the visitors made a bold show, the right-wing always having a hand in the attacks on goal, but at last Milward took a centre from Taylor and equalised after fifteen minutes’ play. After this event, the home lot played a lively tune, and the Wanderers danced a merry dance. To detail the wonderful performances of Sutcliffe and the hard work done by Somerville and the half-backs until the interval would fill a column. The Everton forwards tried all sorts of shots, and occasionally the pressure on the goal was so great that the defence got rather mixed, but they stuck to their guns, and what with rebounds and Sutcliffe fisting out shots, the goal seemed to have a charmed existence. At this time, the Wanderers’ forwards did not give the defence much assistance, as McGeachan often passed the ball judiciously low, only to see it returned by the Everton halves, and instead of relief more employment was found. Cameron once put the ball through, but was adjudged off-side, and, if anything, the attacks on the Wanderers’ goal were keener, but the interval was near when Scott was at fault, and Sutcliffe running out, left the goal open, Chadwick getting the better of a bout with Somerville and scoring. The home lot started the second half well, and Chadwick early on tested Sutcliffe, that worthy, as usual, being all there. For a time, the visitors could not get much satisfaction out of the proceedings, as the Everton halves were a bit too good for their forwards. The backs, too, kicked well and strong, and considering they were playing against the wind, they gave every satisfaction. They rather more than held their own, and the play all round was fine. Still they could not get through with anything tangible, and at the end of 12 minutes Wright equalised from a corner. The Everton forwards again took up the running, and had the best of the exchanges, some good attempts being made at goal, intermixed with some of poor quality. It was from a warm attack on his goal that Gilligan got the ball and went off in grand style, and with a fast ground shot beat Briggs a third time. Even after this reverse the home forwards stuck manfully to their work, but do what they would they could not equalise. The big efforts they made began to tell its tale, and with ten minutes to play the game underwent a great change. It was now the Wanderers’ turn, and the way their forwards made for goal was a treat. The half-backs also had a hand in the good things, and Briggs had a warm time of it. Shots-and good once -were sent in, and once he was bowled over by Wright, and why the goal was disallowed is a mystery. Then Jack netted the ball, but this was righty nonsuited, and when time was up play was in front of the home goal. As thing turned out, Everton ought to be thankful a bigger score was not put on, but all the same they deserved a better result. It was heart-breaking to see the fine work done by the whole team turned to naught by the agility and cleverness if Sutcliffe. The Bolton man was full of resource, and his skill was most pronounced. The Everton forwards played a splendid game in working the ball, and on the whole they finished up well. The wings did grand work, and there was very little to choose between them. Cameron also kept going, but was behind the others in shooting. The half-backs were as clever as ever, and worked energetically, and for the most part of the game they had the best of the bouts with their opponents, Holt especially shining. No fault, except perhaps a little dilatoriness in dealing with Gilligan, which allowed him to score the third goal, could be found with Storrier and Arridge, who kicked well all through the game, and Arridge especially tackled grandly. Some are inclined to blame Briggs for allowing the winning goal to score. He might have stopped it, certainly, but whilst his work had none of the finish of Sutcliffe’s he got rid of some awkward shots. The Wanderers are entitled to some praise if only for utilising the chances that came their way. I have already written of the part Sutcliffe took in the game, and he was ably assisted by Somerville. Scott was outclassed often, but he worked hard, and this atoned somewhat for a rather poor display. McGeachan gave a clever exposition of half-back play, but of the three I rather fancy Freebairn was the most useful. Paton was as handy as ever, and considering the amount of work found them the defence came out creditably. The forwards did not show as good football as their opponents, their combination not being so good, yet they treated is to many a tit-bit. That was one which led up to the first goal, and then the effort of Gilligan is worthy of mention, but on the whole they were rather easily dispossessed of the ball. Thomson gave the most trouble, and was most prominent of the forwards.

EVERTON v  BOLTON WANDERERS
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, November 16, 1896
One of the most attractive fixtures of the season at Goodison park is that with Bolton Wanderers, which was set for decision on Saturday afternoon. The ground was in good condition. The spectators were somewhat dilatory in putting in an appearance, the early start no doubt accounting in some measure for this. About fifteen minutes from the start, however, there was considerable animationoutside the ground, and spectators flocked into the enclosure, which was gradually becoming kore thickly occupied, though at the start there would not be more than 10,000 present. There were two alterations from last week in the Bolton contingent, Joyce standing down in place of Nicol and Scott appearing in lieu of Jones, the famous Welsh international back. The Everton team was precisely the same as that which had such a lively time at Bolton last week. The visitors first their now to the rather small crowd, and a fair reception was given to both of the elevens. The commencement was fast and sensational. Holt, Chadwick, Stewart, and Paton having a hand in the opening moves, but the leather was crossed to Wright, who ran slick through his opponents, and passed to Nicol, the latter player’s final striking the post. In the twinkling of an eye Thomson received the rebound, and shot the first goal for Bolton half a minute from the start. The rapidity with which the success of the Wanderers was achieved was somewhat startling, but it was a very fine performance, and was honoured by the crowd. Rather rough tactics on the part of the Wanderers led to several free kicks being given against them, but when they recovered themselves their right wing made a forward move, only to meet with a dangerous opponents in Arridge. Gilligan was easily disposed of by the Everton left back, but when Thomson came to his partner’s assistance a different complexion was put upon the matter, with the result that the visitors found a clear course. Holt came to the rescue once, but the Wanderers still pressed, and it was left for Boyle to put a damper upon the determined efforts of the Trotters. Taylor then dashed beautifully along the right, and after cleverly passing Patron put in a lovely centre, which Sutcliffe successfully blocked, but Milward, who was lying close up, placed the ball safely in the net, amid terrific applause. The success made a wonderful difference on the home team, and from the centre they made another raid on Sutcliffe’s goal, Bell and Chadwick each narrowly missing scoring. Fast play ensued, each side putting in all they knew. Near midfield Wright roughly charged Holt, who promptly turned round and made an attempt to kick his opponent, which called forth the denunciation of the referee. The free kick which followed to Everton resulted in nothing tangible but directly afterwards the left wing played up very strongly, Cameron at length coming in position for a decent shot. The Everton centre sent in a dashing shot which Sutcliffe only just got at after stumbling, and then followed a couple of corners, one of which was given by Somerville, but the efforts of the home players, though strong and well-directed, went for nothing in the face of the sterling defence which met them. Following a stiff tussle in midfield, Thomson was engaged in a turn-up with Arridge, who was rather hampered in his movements, but when Stewart came to the rescue the Wanderers were easily routed. The ball was then crossed from Chadwick to the right, and here Taylor and Bell made lively play. The last-named went several times within easy shooting distance, but by a series of free kicks the visitors went down into Everton territory, where, however, they only came off second best. A foul against the visiting team led up to a corner being gained by the homesters, but here again disappointment lay in waiting, Milward sending just wide of the mark. There was now no holding the Everton men. They played with a dash that was really refreshing, and Sutcliffe and his co-defenders were kept on tender hooks. Shots were fairly rained in upon the visiting custodian, who performed brilliantly. On one occasion Cameron shot into the Rugbeite’s hands, when a score seemed an absolute certainty, and a second later Bell put in a magnificent shot from a long range, which the visiting goalkeeper kept out splendidly, the spectators lustily cheering his fine display. Just before the interval, however, he paid the penalty of leaving his charge. McGeachan and Somerville each missed their kicks, and Sutcliffe rushed out to clear, but missing the ball, it rolled into the net, Chadwick being the scorer. Half-time score;-
Everton 2 goals, Bolton Wanderers 1 goal.
When the teams reappeared the crowd had greatly increased in numbers and Sutcliffe came in for a demonstration of a very complimentary nature when he took up his fresh position. Playing with the wind, the Wanderers scarcely made as much headway as was expected, Storrier proving a serious block to the first move made by the Trotters. The home side soon warmed to their work, and advanced on right and left, Chadwick shooting hard at Sutcliffe at the close of a sparkling move the Bolton goalkeepers saving in brilliant style. A raid by the Wanderers was puled up by Storrier, this being supplemented by a nice movement on the part of Cameron, Bell, and Taylor, but the latter kicked too hard, the ball rolling over the line. Play was now somewhat tame. Jack and Wright, however, livened up matters slightly, putting in a ice bit of passing, but Arridge was not to be taken, and returned to midfield. Then the home left got going, but failed to elude Somerville who checked their career finely. Still, however, Everton maintained the upper hand, and after a brief visit to the home quarters, Taylor and Bell raced down, the former putting in a good of McGeachan and Holt for their respective sides brought down the house, the first to find themselves really under way being the home division. Taylor came out strongly for a moment, but Jack and Wright replied, and for about five minutes it seemed a case of honours easy. At length,the Bolton right wing came into play, and a corner was quickly forced. The leather was very nicely, and a loud shout rent the air as wright got at the ball and scored the second goal, this enabling the Wanderers to draw level with their own opponents, Everton ran the ball down grandly, Bell, Chadwick, and Cameron going great guns, but the last-named shot wide. Still Everton, however, held the whip hand, Chadwick shooting across to Cameron, who put in a really magnificent shot, Sutcliffe again effecting a marvellous clearance. Another brief raid by Bolton ensued, but the bulk of the attack was monopolised by Everton. Chadwick had a grand opening, and directed the ball well, but Sutcliffe was not to be beaten and once more effected a miraculous clearance. A sudden rush by Bolton as a result of a clearance by Somerville resulted in Nicols again beating Briggs, who was completely taken by surprise. It now became a case of Everton once more having all the play, but they could not get the ball beyond Sutcliffe, whose defences was perfect. After this Milward put in a fine shot, Sutcliffe having some difficulty in clearing, and Everton vigorously claimed for a goal contending that the Bolton custodian was over the line when he threw the ball away. A consultation with the linesmen, however, resulted in no goal being allowed. Just before the finish the Bolton men put the ball into the net twice, but on each occasion offside was successfully claimed. Final result;- Bolton Wanderers 3 goals, Everton 2 goals. Teams;- Everton;- Briggs, goal; Storrier, and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Taylor, Bell, Cameron, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Bolton Wanderers.- Sutcliffe, goal; Scott and Somerville, backs; Freebairn, McGeachan, and Paton, half-backs; Jack, Wright, Nicol, Gilligan, and Thomson, forwards.

PENDING REVLUTION AS TO PROFESSIONALSIM IN THE SOUTH
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, November 16, 1896
The times gives prominence to an article from a correspondent on professionalism in the South, from which we take the following;- The vexed question of the admission of professional clubs into the amateur associations which still flourish in the South and South-West of England is likely soon to reach a stage at which decisive action in one direction or another will have to be taken. It is, in fact, an open secret that the council of the Football Association will take the matter into series consideration at its meeting to-day (Monday). It is worthwhile, therefore, to set out fully and fairly the actual facts of the case, and to endeavour to indicate the course of action most likely to bring about an equitable and amicable settlement of the dispute. It is the aim of would-be professional clubs in amateur districts to be able easily to come into line with professional clubs in ither districts, and to conform without difficulty to the requirement of the Football association. It is the aim of the amateur pure and simple to remain such, and to retain his position in the football world. There would seem to be a method by which all these aims can be met without any serious disruption of the existing order of things. If the Everton Association were to authorise the formation of an affiliated professional association spreading throughout the amateur districts, I cannot but think that the existing difficulties would disappear. Such a “South of England Association” would draw from the amateur district all the professional talent which at present goes elsewhere or remains to chafe impatiently under the amateur yoke. Side by side in ach amateur district we should have the present amateur organisation weakened by the secession of its present would-be professional players, and the clubs belonging to the suggested “South of England Association,” each party being independent of the other. The rule of the amateur would be gone except in so far as amateurs were concerned. Players and clubs would be free to chosen between amateurism and professionalism, and would have no check upon their development. If the “South of England Association” grew too large, separate professional association might later on be formed in each of the present amateur districts. And. Ultimately, the popular verdict would settle, in due course of time, the relative positions of amateurism and professionalism in the present disturbed areas. In this way the interest of all parties would be considered, and a gradual and natural revolution would take the place of the suggested violent one with all its unpleasant consequences.

NEW FULL BACK FOR EVERTON
November 17 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
It is announced that the Everton directors have succeeded a engaging William Henderson the right full back of Broxburn athletic, who has yielded to substantial inducements offered to him by the club, and has just signed a league and an association forms for Everton football club. Henderson comes to Liverpool with a splendid reputation, and more than one leading Scottish organisation has been angling after him. He is a finely-built fellow about 5ft 9ins only 18 years of age and weights 12 stone

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
The Liverpool Mercury, Tuesday, November 17, 1896
Last evening the directors of the Everton Football club entertained the players to dinner, at the County Hall, Walton. There was a large gathering, and in the absence of Dr. Baxter (the chairman of the club), Mr. W.R. Clayton presided, and was supposed by the following directors;- Messrs. Prescott, Crawshaw, Kelly, Bainbridge, Cuff, Davis, Leyland, and R. Molyneux (Secretary). During the evening Mr. Clayton said the gatherings were general, and held several times during the playing season for the purpose of bringing the players and the officials of the club together for social considerations and pleasantries. He added that although the League team had not done as well as the managers would like, he was glad to say that there was still a feeling of confidence between the directors and players, and he thought they would still hold a prominent position in the competition before the season closed. There was ample time for them to recover the ground they had lost, and he ahd every confidence in their ability to pull them through. During the evening, an excellent programme was gone through, the artists being the Lyric Glee Company (Messrs. Gerard, Raper, Haddock, and G. Smith), Mr. Mattie Cheshire, and Mr. Williams Sweetman, and Mr. T.A. Jones accompanist.

HENDERSON
Lancashire Evening Post-Tuesday 17 November 1896
Everton have secured the signature to a League and an Association registration form of Wm. Henderson, the crack right full back of the Broxburn Athletic F.C. the terms are £10 down and £3 10s, per week. Henderson is a fine-built fellow, about 5ft 9ins, only 18 years of age, and fully 12 stones. It is generally admitted Everton have made a first-class capture, and from all accounts they planned their arrangements very cleverly. He has signed both forms, and leaves for the seaport early next week.

EVERTON’S LATEST RECRUIT
The Liverpool Daily-Tuesday, November 17, 1896
The Everton directors have been creating another flutter in the dovecotes of Scotland. On Saturday one of the officials signed on a young football player named William Henderson, who for some time past had been giving his services to the Broxburn Athletic Club. Henderson is looked upon as one of the most promising young footballers in Scotland in Scotland. He plays right full back, and it is anticipated that he will be a considerable acquisition to the Everton defence. It is well known in Bathgate, his place of residences, that Henderson was about to make a change, but his signing on for Everton came as a bit of a surprise, as it was thought he had thrown in his let with one of the Scottish League clubs in the eastern district. Everton is credited in Glasgow with having made a first-class bargain in securing Henderson. He is only eighteen years of ago, but is a fine athletic young fellow, standing 5ft 9ins, high and weighing 12st. it is said his “smart” money was 310 and he is to get £3 10s a week. He will arrive in Liverpool in a day or two.

EVERTON DIRECTORS AND THE PLAYERS
The Liverpool Daily Post- Tuesday, November 17, 1896
Last evening, the Everton directors entertained the players to dinner, at the County Hall, Walton. Altogether there was a large gathering. In the absence of Dr. Baxter, the chairman of the club, Mr. W.R. Clayton presided, and was supported by the following directors;- Messrs. Prescott, Crawshaw, Kelly, Leyland, Bainbridge, Cuff, and Davies and R. Molyneux (secretary). During the evening, Mr. Clayton addressed a few words to the company. He said the gathering were general, and held several times during the playing season, with the object of bringing together the officials of the club and the playing staff for the purpose of social conversation and pleasantries. There was no other meaning in them. Although they had not done so well in the League competition as they expected, he was glad to say the club had every confidence in the players, and he thought there was still time for them to redeem their position. He felt sure they would do this if they only played up to the form they showed last Saturday against Bolton Wanderers. -During the evening, a high-class programme of music was gone through by Mr. W. Sweetman, the Lyrie Quartette (Messrs Gerard, Raper, Haddock, and S. Smith and Mr. Mattie Cheshire, Mr. T.A. Jones being the accompanist. The dinner was served by Mr. Holmes, of the Metropole Café.

A BIG OFFER FOR A PLAYER
The Liverpool Daily Post-Thursday November 18, 1896
When Everton transferred Hartley, their centre forward, to West Bromwich Albion, they negotiated with the latter club for the transfer of theirleft full back, Williams. The price offered was £500 but, tempting though the offer was, the Albion officials refused to more than barely consider it. They regard Williams as invaluable

CAMERON
November 19, 1896. The Courier & Argus
Cameron, about whom the Queen's Park were making all the fuss, has just signed a professional form for Everton. Cameron was much talked about as the centre for Scotland last year, and a vast amount was always heard about his Liverpool brilliancy. He was a member of the leaders of Scottish amateurism, and the Hampden officials frequently endeavoured to get him to play for them in their more important ties. Everton are in a big plight with their players. They are transferring all and sundry, and signing on anyone they can lay their hands upon. They must be paying away quite a small fortune in commission to the dreaded football agent.
Henderson.
Still another of our lads away. The latest desertion is Henderson, of the Broxburn Athletic, Everton being one club which signed him on. The player is quite young only eighteen years of age, stands 5 feet 9 inches and weighs over 12 stone

CAMERON TO WEST BROMWICH
Scottish Referee- Friday 20 November 1896
There has been much scratching of craniums and twitching of eyebrows over such pars in papers, English and Scottish, as “Cameron has been signed on for Everton,” “Cameron has been transferred to West Bromwich Albion.” People who presume to be in the know were deceived by these announcements, and concluded there was but one Cameron, he of Queen’s Park, who was on the match. Some testy-if not tasty -conclusions were arrived at on this taken-for-granted way of solving what seemed a football case of Jekyll and Hyde. The Cameron on the march from Everton, however, was not the ex-amateur, but another, who hails originally from Greenock Morton. This much is due to “The Cameron,” chief, at least, of the football clan bearing the name. Everton we know to be a smart company of dealers in footballers, but we hardly credited them with the Yankee smartness of signing on a player one day and transferring him the next. Of course, it is hard to say what might be done for an equivalent, and we do remember that famous offer by Molyneux & Co, of the Mersey docks, to Dan Doyle did he gang Sooth again.

NORTHWICH VICTORIA V EVERTON RESERVES
November 21, 1896. The Wrexham Advertiser.
At Northwich, on Saturday. Everton opened well, Maley scoring two minutes from the commencement. The visitors led by two goals to none at the interval. Resuming, Banks added a third. Williams scored from a penalty, and Wilding gained a point for the Victorians. Williams, before the close added another goal for Everton, who won by five to one.

THE RUMOURED RESIGNATION OF AN EVERTON DIRECTOR-A CONTRADICTION
The Liverpool Daily Post- Saturday, November 21, 1896
On Thursday, a contemporary gave publicity to a rumour which had evidently been inspired by some “friends” of the Everton Football Club, that Mr. Crawshaw had resigned his position in the directorate of the club, and was “seriously contemplating withdrawing altogether from the club.” We have Mr. Crawshaw’s authority for giving the rumour an absolute denial.
LIVERPOOL v  EVERTON
The return match between our local rivals will be played at Anfield-road today. The ground will be taxed to its utmost capacity although accommodation has been provided for over 30,000. The last time the teams met there was only a goal difference in the score, and to-morrow’s encounter will be one of the fiercest in the history of the clubs. Both teams have gone through a careful preparation, and are reported in the pink of condition. Mr. Lewis of Blackburn, is referee, so that the public can depend upon the game being played in a fair, legitimate manner. The gates will be opened at 12.45. the directors cannot guarantee members their seats who are not in their places before 2.15. Kick-off 2.30. the following are the teams;- Everton; Briggs, goal; Storrier and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half-backs; Taylor, Bell, Cameron (QP), Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
Liverpool;- Storer, goal; Goldie, and Wilkie, backs; McCartney, Neill, and Holmes, half-backs; McVean, Ross, Allan, Michael, and Bradshaw, forwards. Previous to the above match the following selection of music will be rendered by Hignett’s Band, commencing at 1.15 prompt;-
March- “Waterloo..Morgan
Fantasia- “Alpha” ..Hager.
Valse –“Louisianan Loo”..Kiefort
Selection-“ Scotch Airs” ..Scholes
March- “Red Eagle” …Webb
Selection-“ American Melodies”…Stewart
Galop- “Express” ..Jubb
At half-time “The Army Lapoors,” ..Bruno
Bandmaster-Mr. C.F. Marham.
Everton Combiantion v Macclesfield, at Goodison Park; 2.45.
Everton Combination.- Menham, goal; Gordon and Barker, backs; Goldie, Hughes and Robertson, half-backs; Williams, Maley, Banks, Campbell, and Elliott, forwards.

LIVERPOOL 0 EVERTON 0
Novemeber 23 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
Alfred Milward Sent off during second half.
The return League encounter between these two local rivals was played at Anfield on Saturday, in the presence of over 25,000 spectators. From an easy hour the crowd pounced into the enclosure, and the weary of waiting were beguiled by the strain of Messrs Hignett Bros and Co's band. There was one alteration in each team, Menham and Geary substituting Briggs and Ross respectively, who were suffering from Judisposition. When Mr.John Lewis had arranged the usual preliminaries the players were found to be as follows: - Liverpool: - Storer, goal, Goldie, and Wilkes, backs, McCartney, Niiell, and Holmes, halfbacks, Geary (f) McVean Allan, Michael, and Bradshaw, forward. Everton: - Menham, goal, Storrier, and Arridge, backs, Boyle Holt and Stewart (captain), halfbacks, Taylor, Bell, Cameron Chadwick, and Milward, forwards, Stewart won the toss, and took advantage of the wind, which was blowing from goal to goal. The opening stages of the game were in favour of Liverpool, and after Michael had raced down, Allan put in an overhead kick, which just missed its object. The home team continuing to play strongly, subjected the Everton goal to a heavy siege, and Allan shot over from Bradshaw's corner kick whilst a moment later Niells headed wide. Everton, however, then took up the running, and the left wing cantered down the field, Milward sending in lighting shot which went wide on the goal. Then from a free kick Holmes struck the post with a fast shot; but Everton asserted themselves in unmarkable style, and for some time confined play in the home territory. Fouls were of frequent occurrence, and after Storer had run out to clear from Taylor, Bradshaw raced down, only to be bowled over by Storrier when dangerous near Menham, and again getting well away, was floored a second time, when just about to shoot. Everton again had a turn, and Cameron missed a grand chance in front of Storer, whilst a foul against Bradshaw was with difficulty cleared. Goldie cleverly repelled another shot by Cameron, after Storer had previously cleared from Bell and Everton were now going very strong. A fine sequence of cross passing led to Chadwick shooting yards over the bar, and at length Liverpool got into their opponents territory again. From a smart run by Michael, Allen obtained, and sent a hot one straight to Memham, and the clever run by Geary was terminated by a clever centre, which was almost turned to account by Michael. Another smart movement by Geary gave Bradshaw and Michael a fine chance of opening the scoring, but Both unaccountably missed the corner's centre and, after Everton had again forced a fruitless corner, half time arrived with the score sheet blank. Immediately on restarting Geary and McVean were busy, but offside spoilt the efforts, and following this, the Everton left wing got clear away, and Storer was again nearly defeated by running out to clear. Wilkie finally throught relief by a strong kicks, and the home right bearing Arridge caused Menham some difficulty in clearing. Then Everton again forced the play, and Storer had a particularly lively time. He saved grandly from Chadwick and Taylor, and also from a scramble in the goalmouth, and in the general melee Milward charged McCartney in such a style as to warrant the referee in ordering him of the field . This left Everton with only four forwards, but they more then held their own for the remainder of the game. A strong work by Liverpool resulted in first Allan and then McVeanand Bradshaw shooting over the bar, and had the home front shown any ability they must have scored at this juncture. A fine bit of play on the Everton left ended in Stewart testing Storer with a stinger, but the game had now showed down considerably and the final efforts of both sides were extremely feeble. The Everton halves were up repeatedly prominent in checking the home attack and midfield play predominated. Eventually Geary tested Arridge, and sent in a grand centre, which was not utilised McVean missing a glorious chance of scoring. A breakaway by Bell led to Storer having to save a difficult shot from the inside man, but the venue was quickly changed and Menham saved a hard return by McCartney, and this was followed by Allan just missing a score. A couple of unsuccessful corners fell to Liverpool, who were having a greater share of the game but there could not pierce the defence. This was the last action of the game, and the contested finish even with no goals having taken place.

EVERTON RESERVES 2 MACCLESFIELD 1
November 23 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
These teams met at Goodison Park on Saturday. The visitors had the better of the opening play, but eventually the home forwards put on pressure, and Barrington, the visiting custodian, was severely pressed, and on the whole cleared in able fashion. Unproductive corners followed and a further movement in the direction of the Macclesfield goal left Maley in final possession, and Barrington was beaten after play had been in progess half an hour. getting to work again, the visitors looked like making an impression upon the home defence, but they fell further in arrear, on Banks beating their keeper with a capital shot. Play in the second half was of a more even character, and Potter scored for the visitors, the final result beening Everton 2 goals, Macclesfield 1. Everton: - Briggs, goal, Gordon, and Barker (g) backs, Goldie (h), Hughie (e), and Robertson (j), halfbacks, Williams (w), Maley (w), Banks (h), Campbell (wc) and Elliott (J) (captain), forwards . (game 9 won 7 lost 0, draw 2, for 35, against 0, points 16)

EVERTON REVIEW
November 23 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
The return League encounter between Everton and Liverpool formished the ‘'piece do resistance'' in local football circles on Saturday, and the intention feeling which has generated the supporters of both organistaion since the tremendous game at Goodison Park a month ago was furnished with a unitable opportunity for exhibition. Since that occasion the doings of the two teams have been in strong contrast to each other, the Evertoninas having bagged in the meantime, but one point, whilst the great rivals have been simple reselling in progess and points have accrued with startling celerity. Nevertheless, facts of this nature are of little utility in gauging the respective chances of two teams between whom there is great local rivalry, and the presence of an intensified excitement perculiarte to games of the nature plays a prominent part in the ultimate issue. This particular feature was greatly in evidence at Anfield, and many a cool headed artist exhibited tactics of a character altogether different from his customary capability, and general demeanor. The vast assembling imbued with the mercury of the first meeting of the clubs, naturally anticipated a second equally clever exhibition, and a further opportunity of forming a capable comparison of the real merited of the two sets of players, whilst the supporters of the ‘'scarlet runners'' expected the customary couple of points, and the adherents of the ‘'blues'' a welcome break in the monotonous run of ill success which has lately affected their team. Whatever surmising had been indulged in prior to the game, it can be safely asserted that no one of them received substantiation, and the individual who derived any satisfaction from the game must have been imbued with the concentrated easence of the spirit of a Mark Tapley. The game, in its attenuated state, and divested of all exceptional attendant circumstances, must be classed as one utterly unworthy of the best traditions of both organisations and for this unsatisfactory termination both clubs must be debited with equal culpability. The play never rose above the standard of mediocrity. Combination and methodical movements were sacrificed to the all-pervading excitement, and in their place tactics, which savoured more of a muscular than a skilful nature, were substituted, to the consequent derteribration of the game. Those who fervently availed a second edition of the sample of brilliant exhibited in the first meeting of the clubs must now look upon that encounter as a fitful gleam of brightness arousing hopes which flattered, but to deceive, and the unsatisfactory conclusion must be arrived at that in gams of this nature, football ranks, but as a secondary consideration. Whilst making due allowances for the exceptional circumstances under which the game was fought, still what is desired by spectators is to class of game devoid of many of the untoward incidents, which occurred and which need never have been witnessed. The play alternated in striking fashion, the balance learning slightly in favour of one team, to be quickly followed by an inclination in the opposite direction, though at no time was a distinct superiority shown by either side. The first quarter of the initial half saw Liverpool, busy Everton responding with the aid of the wind, with a longer period of attack, but this efforts of both sides to score were extremely feebie, and the players seemed to be aiming everywhere but in the direction of the net. On the whole however, Everton were the more dangerous, but the home backs rarely allowed Storer to be beset, and their display throughout was one of the brightness feature of the game. Liverpool front rank were not allowed to get their usual mechanism into working order, and Holt stuck to Allan closer than a brother. The second half was marred by an unfortunate centretenaps whick led to Milward receiving marching orders and it is evident that football amenities are well understood by Referee Lewis, who fortunately allowed no license in this respect. From this point the game waned in interest and quality, though to the credit of the Evertonians be it said, that they made their presence felt to an even greater extent with their weakened van than might have been naturally expected. At the same time, Liverpool failed to utilise the numerous opportunities which fell to their lot, and golden chances of securing a substantial score were allowed to glide away in curtrous fashion-curious when compared with their recent doings. They often worked the ball well up into dangerous quarters, but the final touches were sadly wanting in precesion and dexterity and few shots required the interference of Menham. The result-a goalless draw-was thus a fitting termination to a game in which merit and demerit were about equally apportioned. Coming to the players, the backs on both sides deserves special mention for their work, and little fault could be found with this portion of the two teams. Neither of the goalkeepers was overburdened with work but of the two Storer had more to do, and the shots he had to negotiate were of a more difficult nature than these, which fell to the lot of his vis-à-vis. It was somewhat usnsual to see him rushing out of goal in such a risky fashion, and on one occasion theirs nearly occasioned the downfall of his charge. Otherwise he saved well, and his method of banging the ball at Taylor's heed and thus forcing the sphere behind the goal line, was as novel as it proved effective Menham made a most successful appearance, and he saved cleanly-with one exception-and judiciously but as a matter of fact he was not subjected to a test of more than moderate severity. The home backs were in splendid form, and their clean kicking, and effective all round work placed them ahead of those on the opposing side. One clearance of Goldie's under the bar in the first half was a wonderful performance, and certainly saved his goal from downfall. On the Everton side Arridge gave a sound display, his kicking being strong and judicious, and Storrier though not so showy as his partner, was equally reliable. The halves were equally matched, and Holt and Niiell on their respective sides ran each other closely for premier honours. The young Liverpoolians was always in the thick of the fray, and he never seemed to lose his head even in the most exciting moments. Holt was a more startling block to Allan, and the little man gave one of his best display. The others were little behinds in ability, and the exhibition of both sets of halves was one of the chief tamed of the game, though the Liverpool trio were more aggressive than their opponents. The forward must be written down as comparative failures. Aimless kicking and want of methodical combination were their great failings, and these combined with feeble shooting, accounts for the ultimate result. The bulk of the play was monopolished by the respective left wings, and this was more pronounced on the Liverpool side than on the opposing one. Cameron made a capable centre, but Allan was rather slow in his movements, though possibly be increased the inspiriting influence of captain Ross. Of the two sets of forwards, Everton can lay claim to superior prowess, and even their four were more than a match for the Liverpool five. Bradshaw and Geary were most prominent for the home side, and the latter might certainly have been afforded more opportunities of erracting his abilities. There was little to choose between the Everton forwards, and their efforts were of a more finished character than those of the home side. One result of the match is that Everton can claim three points out of Liverpool in this season's League engagements, and these slots should excite a certain amount of gratification.

THE LIVERPOOL DISTRICT AND NOTES
The Athletic News- Monday, November 23, 1896
By the Loiterer
The big local event, as usual aroused a lot of interest in Liverpool, and it is a pity the enclosure at Anfield is not mona commodious, not that it was not large enough for the crowd that turned up; in fact, some three or four thousand more could have been accommodated, but it was the probability of a great crush that kept the three or four, and probably several additional thousands away. Everton have had a big pull over their rivals, for the “gate” on Saturday fell below half of what was taken at Goodison Park, and as regards the results of the games, they score in taking away three points. The game was not a great one by any means, and in describing it as a hard-fought match I think I am letting it down cheaply. Of course, during the hour and a half tit-bits cropped up which thoroughly deserved the cheering they received, yet, for the most part, the play was common-place. The Liverpool men provided most of the sensational bits, Bradshaw and Geary treating us to some brilliant flashes, and it was these items which raised the play of the Liverpool forwards from mediocrity. Allan was a distinct failure, and even allowing for Holt in a good humour, played much below his form, and Michael did a lot of hard work to no purpose. The Everton forwards were much better balanced and, unlike Liverpool, their work was more equally divided, without any of them shining over the others. It was not a forward game, as the half-backs on both sides were a wee bit too good, and they seldom allowed anything like a methodical attempts in passing to take place. Holt was the most successful man amongst the half-dozen, but Neill ran him closely for honours, for the Liverpool man had more on hand, and he got out of many a difficulty with credit, and generally placed the ball to advantage. There was some good honest charging with the others, Stewart especially giving many a friendly nudge, and the rest occasionally overstepped what I should call a friendly action. Still, on the whole, the players behaved very well, and I am sorry Milward was ordered off the field for kicking McCartney. The incident occurred in the few exciting tussles, we had in front of goal, and Milward certainly had cause for compliant of McCartney’s treatment in the same encounter, not too mention one in the first half, and the fact is he lost his head. This is Milward’s ninth season with the Everton Club, and he has only been cautioned once, which should go a long way to mitigate the usual sentence. No fault can be found with the backs on either side, Storrier And Arridge doing their work in a business-like manner. Goldie and Wilkie had more to do, and at times they were in a bit of a fix, out of which they scrambled somehow. This was only at intervals, for generally they found as little difficulty in dealing with the attacks as their Everton friends. Storrier was not at his best by a long way, as on three occasions he left his goal unprotected, and once a goal would have been scored had not Wilkie rushed up and cleared. Menham kept out some splendid shots, few in number, but of the best, and this baptism should give him greater confidence in the future. So much for our local Derby. It is no use speculating what might have happened had Ross been playing, or if Milward had not left the field some thirty minutes before the close. I will lave these surmises to the respective partisans, for a draw is good enough for me.
Macclesfield gave the Everton combination another grand game on Saturday, for, after being behind two goals at the interval, they ran them to a goal at the finish.

EVERTON AND LIVERPOOL DRAW
The Athletic News -Monday, November 23, 1896
LIVERPOOL 0, EVERTON 0
I must acknowledgement  a craving to witness an encounter between Everton and Liverpool and on Saturday I had my wish granted, for then the two teams mentioned met in their return game at Anfield, the home of the Liverpool club. There is no doubt that Liverpudlians was struck with football fever, and the League matches between the city’s two representatives are A1 amongst the long list of “Derbies” for they knock into the proverbial cocked hat in interest and attendance the time-honoured battles between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa, and even the old Boxing day meetings of the two Nottingham clubs failed to attract the same universal attention. Although football enthusiasts are supposed to ne more educated and impartial nowadays, the feeling that once pervaded Nottingham showed itself in the seaport town, though, so far as the officials are concerned, they seem to jog along together quite comfortably. Why shouldn’t they? Of course, jealously is but natural, and the Everton managers may, perhaps, be pardoned for wishing that the two clubs were nearer together in the League table, for there is no doubt about it, the younger organisation is going strong, and they have already got past the fear or making another appearance in the test matches. I was told that Anfield was measured during the week and guaranteed to hold 30,000 spectators, and I should think there were few short of that number present on Saturday. To my mind, there as a good 25,000 but as the “gate” receipts amounted to £670, it would appear that my estimate was rather under the mark. And what a bustle there was, to be sure! When I reached the ground-late, of course -there was no getting near the Press-box, so I went round to the big stand, and here I saw the Everton chairman, Dr. Baxter, vainly attempting to gain admittance. The stands were packed to the inch, but I managed to get into a good seat at the finish, and that without working myself into a state of excitement, as some of the enthusiasts were doing. I noticed several leading men in the football world knocking about, and I was informed that a good supply from the City council-of which Alderman John Houlding, the president of the Liverpool club, is a member-graced the match with their presence. The marked difference between the form given out by the respective teams of late had led one to believe that Liverpool would just about come out on the right side, for in the first match last month Everton only just got home by the bare majority of a goal, and as this was considered to be the result of having the advantage of ground, the same reason- and a very feasible one- was given by the supporters of the home team why the tables should be turned in the match under notice. Both clubs had their usual elevens out, with the exception that Ross was compelled to stand down, owing to a bad cold, though at the match, and this gave Geary an opportunity of showing his paces against his old club, the players turning out as follow;-
Liverpool;- Storer, goal; Goldie and Wilkie, backs; McCartney, Neill, and Holmes, half-backs; McVean, Geary, Allan, Michael, and Bradshaw, forwards.
Everton;- Menham, goal; Storrier, and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half-backs; Taylor, Bell, Cameron, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Referee. Mr. Lewis. 
The Liverpool team started in splendid style, and the Everton defenders were so troubled that not a few free kicks were given against them for fouling, Mr. Lewis evidently having made up his mind to have no nonsense. It was soon apparent, however, that two sides were playing, though it was chiefly Chadwick and Milward who made the running for the blue brigade, and one effort of theirs was especially dangerous, Milward’s centre being headed right into Storrier’s hands, the custodian saving in splendid style, and though a free kick was claimed on account of him running with the ball, Mr. Lewis did not see the point. This seemed to stir up the Evertonians, for they more then held their own for some time, and once Storer, by running out of his goal, gave them a chance, but, fortunately for his side, one of the backs came to the rescue. Bradshaw at length relieved by making a good run in conjunction with Allan, but he was successfully tackled by Storrier, and a moment later he was getting ready for shooting when Storrier’s weight again proved too much for him. Everton fairly held the upper hand, but Taylor, Chadwick, and Cameron all failed to make the best of their opportunities, but, at least, two good attempts were made which might have taken effect. Again, on the other hand, Menham, twice cleared capital efforts before the interval, so that it will be seen the ball was not confined to one quarter. There was no scoring, though, up t crossing over, but directly after resuming Storer only prevented a certain goal by rushing out and knocking the ball from Bell’s head, but, as at the commencement, Liverpool showed most fire for some little time, and yet of the two goalkeepers storer had the most difficult shots to deal with. The game improved rather than deteriorated, as is usually the case in local matches and it was not for want of energy that neither set of forwards could reach the net, but some grand defensive play was shown. The game had only been in progress about ten minutes in the second half when Milward was ordered off the field for kicking McCartney, and with ten minutes to play it seemed likely that the “blues” would have to finish with nine men, for Bell was so badly kicked between the shoulders by McCartney that he fell like a stone, but he recovered in a remarkably short time, much to the relief of the spectators; I, for one, thought he had finished for the day. Liverpool were pressing as Everton had done in the second half, and towards the close Menham twice saved cleverly from corners, but nothing was done in the scoring line, and the game ended in a goalless draw, so that Everton have the pull on the two matches by collaring three of the four points, which they also did when they met before in League warfare. There were no disputed goals, and only once did the ball reach the net, Stewart doing this from a free kick. One gentleman near me was indignant that the point did not count, as his contention was that it was no use having goal-posts at all if goals were not to be allowed when the ball passed between them. Another critic couldn’t understand for the life of him why the teams should turn round at half-time; in fact, judging from some of the observations dropped, it is pretty evident some Liverpudlians have not completed their education on Association football, but probably great numbers of those who attended Saturday’s game seldom see a match. The game was contested in a fairly friendly spirit, and I have often see Referee Lewis use his whistle more frequently for foul work. I was rather disappointed in the standard of the football displayed, but it cannot be said that the game was a bad one. The forward work on both sides was rather below the mark, but elsewhere every man was worthy of praise. Everton held the advantage in the first half, and Liverpool had their turn afterwards, and, if anything, were rather the better team, but it must not be forgotten that they had only ten men to play against during practically the whole of the second half. Menham, in the Everton goal, was a decided success in such a trying contest, and he clears better than Briggs. The backs have shown improvement each time I have seen them this season, Storrier, in particular, doing well, but as a trio, the half-backs did not compare at all favourably with those of the opposing side. Holt was the shining light, and played a splendid game, his persistency often gaining him the ball, and Stewart got through a fair amount of work. The left wing were the stars of the front rank, and it was a pity that Milward was ordered off, as he cannot be classed as an offensive player. He and Chadwick got along together in a style that reminded one of bygone days, the inside man being about the best forward, while his partner put in some splendid screws. Bell was the hardest worker of the lot, and in the second half did enough for two men. Taylor, I think, would be more useful at half-back,. And Cameron required more bustle. On the home side Storer was very tricky between the sticks, but I fail to admire his habit of running out, though I must say in his favour that he once saved a goal by this means. Of course, there are occasions when a keeper is justified in meeting the ball, but when it becomes a habit then the wisdom of it is open to question. The two backs are “stormers”- a football term which is very favourably to the parties so described -and Wilkie was about the best back on the field, while the middle line can hold its own with that of any other club, that is if they always play the same game as on Saturday. They were all good- Neill unassuming, Holmes plodding, and McCartney dancing attendance on a dangerous wing. As afore-stated, the forwards were rather behind the rest of the team, and they certainly did not put in as many shots as the opposing quintette. Allan is undoubtedly a good centre, but he seems to be too easy going, and I think he might have done better, and, as with Everton, the left wing was the stronger, though they did not assert themselves as did Chadwick and Milward. For instance, I expected that Michel would be standing on his head half the time, but he must have given up that idea since he left Scotland, while Bradshaw did not favour us with too many of his famous sprints. Geary, however, showed splendid form at outside right, and was as good as any of them, though it was evident that the absence of the captain meant more than his actual play. 

LIVERPOOL v EVERTON
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, November 23, 1896
These local rivals played their return League engagement at Anfield on Saturday. The ground was packed three-quarters an hour before proceedings commenced, the tedium of waiting being pleasantly relieved by the performance of an excellent programme by Hignett’s Band. The ground appeared in excellent condition, and with close upon 30,000 people in the compact enclosure, a sight was presented which could be equalled by only a few of the football grounds in the country. During the week there appeared to be some doubts as to who would appear in goal for Everton, and at the last moment it became known that Menham would take Brigg’s position. Unfortunately, Liverpool were without Captain Ross, who had been in bed a couple of days during the week suffering from a had throat. This allowed room for Geary, who took outside right. A glance at the reserved enclosure just prior to the start showed that among those present Alderman Houlding, Dr. Morley, Messrs. Gregson, Woolfall, Sherrington, Lythgoe, and Hughes, of the English Association; S. Jude, C.C., T. McCracken, T. Knowles, T. Coats, and Dr. Dalzell. Liverpool were first to take the field, a warm cheer greeting the red shirts, an even heartier greeting, however, being awarded to the “Blues.” McVean and Stewart soon settled preliminaries and Referee Lewis gave the signal for a start prompt at 2.30. Allen set the ball rolling, the first bit of work coming from the Everton left wing. Goldie having the best of the argument at the finish. A neat bit of work by Neill let in the home side, who worked smartly down on the right, and gave considerable trouble to Arridge and Menham, a poor clearance by the last-named enabling the home forwards to at once renew the pressure, which was only relieved after a corner had been forced by Bradshaw. A hit of good tackling by Holmes once more put Everton on the attack, but Storrier and Arridge proved quite equal to the task imposed upon them, and Liverpool were driven back to the centre line, some clever work by Neill then letting in Michael, who shaped well for a score, but was pulled up by Holt. Shortly afterwards Bell made a rush for the ball, but Bradshaw made a dash for possession, when Storrier fouled the Liverpool man, the free kick not being dangerous. The Everton men then came away finely on the left, Milward finishing with a good shot. Then Chadwick had a shie, Storer saving and compelling one of his opponents to send the ball out of play. Bradshaw made a couple of pretty runs, but Everton, at this time, did most of the attacking, the shooting, however, being of a wild description. One of Chadwick’s shots led to a corner being forced from Storer, who gave the point after a desperate resistance. Bell’s flag kick was easily accounted for, but a foul by Allan placed the home goal in jeopardy, McVean, however, nipping in and sending to midfield, from whence Bradshaw made tracks, Boyle being easily passed and Storrier, having to resort to a deliberate foul to prevent the home left-winger from getting in his shot. The free kick proved of no advantage to Liverpool centre breaking away and passing to Milward, who sent in a stinging shot an inch or two over the bar. Following a spell of severe pressure, the Everton men gained another corner on the right, but the leather was soon cleared away, and just afterwards a huge roar went up as Geary came into possession and dashed away at top speed. The move ended in a corner, which was finely footed away by Boyle, Chadwick and Milward commenced to pass prettily from the half line, but the latter player was rudely brought to bay by McCartney, the Everton man appearing to be somewhat hurt. From the free kick the Everton men continued their advance, and the home goal was once more subjected to a smart onslaught, but the defence ultimately triumphed over the attack. Chadwick made a futile effort to lower Storer’s colours, a weak kick from the last-named enabling the Evertonians to immediately resume pressure, Wilkie performing grandly against the visitors’ right wing, while Goldie was frequently in evidence in support of Storer. At this point the visitors had decidedly the best of the play, a long spell of pressure being finished by an excellent shot from Chadwick, who narrowly missed scoring. As half time drew near the teams redoubled their efforts. A free kick taken by Storrier was well met by Michael, who took the leather down, and Allan shot strongly, Menham saving grandly. Then Geary gave the Everton goalkeeper a warm handful, Michael making a bad miss a moment later. Fouls against Chadwick and Geary rapidly changed the scene of play on two occasions, a smart passage by the Blues culminating in the Liverpool goal being at the mercy of Taylor, who missed an easy chance by a yard or so. Holt checked Allan finely, and the half backs on each side hereabouts monopolised the ball to a great extent. Stewart was energetic but unsuccessful in barring the progress of the home right, McVean sending finely across to his left wing, when Michael and Bradshaw got mixed up, a glorious chance being missed. Everton now had a turn of pressure, but the home defence once more prevailed, the interval soon afterwards arriving without score. Cameron had to make a couple of attempts before he could restart, Liverpool making the first real show of attack, but good work from Geary and McVean was nullified by clever work on the part of Arridge. Milward breaking finely away after a foul by Michael, and sending in a raking shot, which brought Storer from his goal. Wilkie just managing to save by granting a corner. The leather was soon cleared away, and on two occasions Arridge broke up well-meant attacks which followed, Eventually Arridge was beaten, but Holt field the breach, and then Wilkie came out very strongly in answer to an attack by the Everton right. The visitors then took up the running with determination, but they could not meet with success, Chadwick having a terrific shot charged down by McCartney, and Storer saving three other shots in quick succession. During this long onslaught Milward was guilty of questionable tactics against McCartney, and was peremptorily ordered off the field, the decision being received in a  peculiar  manner at different parts of the field. Everton could not afford to weaken their defence, four forwards being played, and with such weakened forces the visitors, for a time held their own. Smart work by the home right and a timely cross gave Bradshaw a fine opening, but this was made bad use of. Allan also missing a fine chance a minute later, sending high over the bar when he had only Menham to beat. Good tackling by McCartney should have made ground for Liverpool, but Holt speedily took in the situation, and thanks mainly to the little man in the centre, Everton were able to make a brisk show of attacks, but the home defence was as sound as could be desired, Neill being prominent with good kicking. Considering the pace throughout the game it was no wonder that hereabouts some of the players commenced to hang out signals of distress. Consequently the game slowed down to a considerable extent, the players appearing glad of a breather. This state of affairs did not last long; the teams once more warming to their work, and it was perfectly astonishing to see the wonderful front presented by the Everton men, taking into consideration that they were playing only ten men. At this point the home team missed Ross, whose judgement would certainly have brought about a score more than once out of several opportunities which offered themselves. The Evertonians, encouraged by thousands of their supporters, now made a brisk attack, and, aided by a couple of free kicks, should have opened the scoring. Eventually the homesters cleared out their opponents, and Geary made a splendid run along the touchline, but disappointment again waited on the Liverpudlians, who missed a splendid chance when close to goal. The Evertonians answered bravely, and Chadwick took a shot, nearly scoring after Bell took the ball down. Play was kept up at a breakneck pace until the call of time, the game ending in an even draw, neither side scoring. Teams;-
Everton.- Menham, goal; Storrier, and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Taylor, Bell, Cameron, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
Liverpool.- Storer, goal; Goldie, and Wilkie, backs; McCartney, Neill, and Holmes, half-backs; Geary, McVean, Allan, Michael, and Bradshaw, forwards.

EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
November 27, 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
A Surprise for Saturday Next
For their match on Saturday Everton have arranged a big surprise for their supporters. Patrick, the goalkeeper of Paisley St. Mirren, who signed a League form for Everton a couple of seasons ago, has been prevailed upon to visit Liverpool, and will appear between the sticks against Burnley on Saturday next. He is in splendid form just now, and is looked upon as the only man who can expect with confidence his England cap this season. He is a fine big fellow of athletic build, and should he play in the usual form he will please the Goodison Park supporters. He will no doubt be found plenty of work, as Burnley, no matter how badly they may be doing elsewhere, always manage to come up to the scratch when they visit Everton, and occasionally annex points. Whether they will do so on Saturday remains to be seen.

EVERTON v  BURNLEY
The Liverpool Daily Post- Friday, November 27, 1896
The return League match between these teams will be played at Goodison Park to-morrow; kicked-off 2.30. the following will represent Everton;- Patrick, goal; Storrier and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt and Stewart, half-backs; Taylor, Bell, Cameron, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
Everton Combination v. Garston Copper works at Garston; 2.45. train leaves Central station at 2.
Everton Combination.- Balmer, goal; Henderson and McDonald, backs; Nash, Hughes, and Robertson, half-backs; Balmer, Maley, Banks, Campbell, and Elliott, forwards.
Copperworks.- R. Baker, goal; Cook and Coghlan, backs; Bennett, Taylor, and Body, half-backs; Rawsthorne, Ireland, Fletcher, Smith, and Roberts, forwards.
THE EVERTON CLUB
For their match tomorrow Everton have arranged a big surprise for their supporters. Patrick, the goalkeeper of Paisley St. Mirren, who signed a League form for Everton a couple of seasons ago, has been prevailed upon to visit Liverpool, and will appear between the sticks against Burnley to-morrow. He is in splendid form just now, and is looked upon as the only man who can expect with confidence his English cap this season. He is a fine big fellow of athletic build, and should he play in his usual form he will please the Goodison Park supporters. He will no doubt be found plenty of work, as Burnley no matter how badly they may be doing elsewhere, always manage to come up to the scratch when they visit Everton, and occasionally annex points. Whether they will do so to-morrow remains to be seen.

ALFRED MILWARD
Evening News (London)- Saturday 28 November 1896
The news that Alfred Milward, the Everton forward, had been sent off the field for kicking an opponent last Saturday was received with regret, and a good deal of astonishment, not only in Liverpool, where he is so great a favourite, but in the South, to which division of the country Milward belongs by birth. Born at Great Marlow twenty-seven years ago, Milward was educated at SirWilliam Borlase’s School, and played subsequently for two seasons with the Old Borlasians. With them he gained a reputation as a forward, and nine years ago he joined Everton, whom he has been a consistently good player. Three seasons ago the Milward and Chadwick wing was certainly the finest left pair in England, and the Football Association recognised this by selecting them for the Scottish and Welsh matches. Although since then the partnership has been broken, Milward has figured in every position in the front line of the blue shorts, his determination and pluck being of the utmost value to his side at critical moments. Besides being fast he is a tremendous kick, and some of his shots travel with the force of a cannon  ball. He is slightly over 12st in weight, and stands 5ft 8 ½ in. while he uses his weight for all it is worth, he is exceptionally free from vicious tricks, and for that reason everybody will hope that his period of suspension will be a short time.

GARSTON COPPER WIRE 2 EVERTON RESERVES 3
November 28 1896.
At Garston. Considerable interest was maulisted in this fixture, and a larger crowd witnessed the game. Everton won the toss, and with the aid of the wind held a good advantage though the home forwards were very conspicuous at times with some neat work. Everton scored by Banks, and continuing to have the best of the game tested the home defence severely. From a penalty the visitors obtained their second point, and at half time the score was 2 goals to nil in favour of Everton. In the second portion the home team held the advantage, and scored twice, whilst their opponents obtained one point, and the final result was 3 goals to 2 in favour of Everton. Everton: - Palmer (j), goal, Henderson (w), and McDonnell, backs, Nash, Hughes (e), and Robertson (j), halfbacks, Balmer (j), Maley (w), Banks (h) Campbell (wc), and Elliott (J) (captain), forwards.

EVERTON 6 BURNLEY 0
November 30 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
These teams met at Goodison Park on Saturday, before about 10,000 spectators. Everton included their new custodian Patrick, of Pasiley St.Mirren's and the Burnley team underwent two changes in the forward line, Brown and Davidson being drawn in from the reserve team. The sides were as follow: - Everton: - Patrick, goal, Storrier, and Arridge, backs, Boyle, Holt, and Stewart (captain), halfbacks, Taylor, Bell, Cameron, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Burnley: - Tatham, goal, Reynolds, and McLintock, backs, Place sen, Hill, and Taylor, halfbacks, Davidson, Brown, Robertson, Boews, and Place jun, forwards. Everton had the assistance of a strong cross wind, and had much the better of opening play during which Holt gave Milward two fine passes, which almost brought about a downfall, Robertson got away, but Holt was badly fouled, and from the free kick, which was well placed by Storrier, Cameron met a return from Tatham and headed into the net, play having been in progess but for four minutes. Getting to work again Taylor raced strongly down, and got in a capital shot under difficulties. Tatham cleared following which the home left monopolised the play, for some time, and a quick succession of shots were levelled at the Burnley custodian by Chadwick and Milward, all being dealt with in masterly fashion. All efforts of the Burnley forwards to break away were frustrated by the home halves, who were most conspicuous, both in this respect and in finding opportunities for their forwards to get in parting shots. Three corners followed quickly, but to no purpose, and then the Burnley left got well down, and Bowes sent in a shot to Patrick, which was not too ably cleared. Returning again, Chadwick defeated Tatham, who completely misjudged the shot, this being after 25 minutes play, and five minutes later Cameron added a third. Burnley then looked like opening their account, but the opposing backs were resolute, and up to half time nothing further was scored, Everton then leading by 3 goals to nil. On resuming some delay was caused owing, to an accident to Holt, but on resuming the Everton forwards took up the play strongly, and following some skirmishing in the Burnley half, Chadwick passed out to Milward, who with a magnificent shot registered the fourth goal. Play had scarely been resumed when Cameron again drove into the net, but the point was not allowed, and a free kick for Burnley within the Everton 12 yards line looked like the visitors reducing the margin. However, Milward easily accounted for it, and once again the Burnley defenders were subjected to a heavy pressure. Reynolds, who came into collision with Chadwick, received a cut on the forehead, and retired and almost immediately afterwards Bell scored a fifth goal, and Cameron brought up the half dozen with a raising shot that struck the under portion of the bar, and passed into the net. Burnley then played up to more advantage, and were often in good positions, but failed to score, and Everton won a one sided game by 6 goals to nil.

EVERTON REVIEW
November 30 1896. The Liverpool Mercury
The Everton team by their magnificent display on Saturday, must have completely restored confidence among, their many lately disappointed supporters, and now that the club has got on the right side at last, it is not top much to hope for an unbroken series of victories for some time to come. One could not imagine any team in the League taking even one point out of the Evertonians on Saturday, so speedy, resourceful, and withal accurate were they in every movement. Training operations had evidently been well attended to during the week, and it was at once evident when the ball was set in motion that the Burnley team would have an arduous task at hand. Still, there has always been an air of uncertainty about the game with the Turf Moor people, and doubtless it will be remembered that they were the team that checked the victorious run of Everton last season. There was to be nothing left to chance, and for once in a way Everton were enabled to score in the first five minutes. Afterwards with the exception of a few minutes towards the close, they rarely looked behind them. Nothing could have been more pleasing to followers of the club to noticed the all round excellent and well distributed work of the team, and if this form is to be maintained, lost ground will soon be recovered. The forwards in particular played an exceptionally fine game, their passing being timely and accurate, while their shooting was invariably true. Most of the finishing touches came from the left wing, and it was quite a treat to note the combination between Chadwick and Milward with Stewart in the rear. Triangular passing between this trio often extricated them from many a difficulty and at other times so completely bewildered the Burnley defence that it was only to be expected that Tatham would have a most busy time. Burnley's forward play only occasionally reached the average, and the alteration in the right wing did not appear to benefit the general body much. They rarely got under weigh, for they could make but little progess against the Everton half backs, who maintained a solid line throughout. With the van easily beaten the ineffectiveness of the halfbacks in the later stages is easily accounted for. Back play compared more favourably, in spite of the heavy scoring, and where one custodian was repeatedly tested the position of the other was quite a aimscare. Coming to the Everton players, and dealing with the individually they, for the first time this season, gave a real representation of the ability. Cameron in the centre panned out the work to the right and left of him in skilful fashion. Certainly a halfback of the calibre of a Holt did not oppose him, but still he was full of resources, and it is doubtful if many halves would have had much the better of him on Saturday. Three out of the six goals scored were credited to him, viz, the first, third and sixth; and the first obtained after four minutes play, was the result of splendid judgement in heading between opponents from a low position. Combination with the inside men was a treat, and Chadwick was a host in himself, especially in the first portion, when the crowd were fairly delighted with the manner in which, he maneuvered the ball, to the complete discomfiture of Place, sen and Reynolds. In conjunction with Milward the left wing, was the great source of trouble to the Burnley defence, and almost without exception, for scoring smarted from this particular quarter. Milward's work was excellent, and it will be a thousand pities of the club are to temporarily lose his services at a time when they are raising their hands out of their recent difficulties. Bell was not mearly so prominent as his conferes, and though Taylor was the only forward that failed to score his display was nevertheless little behind the rest, in point of excellence. With regard to the halfbacks, nothing but praise can be showered upon them. Holt was in capital trim for breaking up the Burnley attempts at combination, and he has perhaps never been successful in this particular bratch throughout the whole of a game. When in straits Stewart was always at hand to take a pass with all the air of an accomplished forward, and there can be no doubt that the heavy scoring was greatly due to his cool headedness and accurate placing to his forwards. Boyle had a smart wing to contend with and was generally equal to demands he being especially useful when the Burnley forwards were anywhere near goal. Arridge followed up his display of the previous Saturday by again giving a capital exhibition, and Storrier's part in the proceedings was not a small one by any means. He kicked powerfully, and tackled well, and on the season's work so far he is the most improved player in the team. With regard to Patrick, the latest importation, but little could be gleaned of his true merits. He was only once seriously tested, so that it would be premature to express any opinion concerning his capabilities. From what was seen, he appears to possess the essential qualificates for the post, and the spectators were pleased with the cool manner in which he negotiated whatever came his way. The Burnley team calls for little comment, as they never got into thorough working order. It was not until the closing stages that they were at all dangerous, and even then their attacks were short lived. The forwards were ragged in the extreme, and it was only on odd occasions that Place, jun., and Bowes did anything worthy of the club. At halfback Hill put in a lot of work, but he was often to be seen among the forwards, with the result that Cameron had many openings to get away. Place sen, and Taylor were overran and the same remark applies to Reynolds and McTintock, though under the heavy pressure neither could be blamed for the score against them. It was unfortunate for the club that Reynolds had to retire after the fourth goal was scored, as almost immediately following his withdrawal two further points was record.

THE LIVERPOOL DISTRICT AND NEWS
The Athletic News-Monday, November 30, 1896
By the Loiterer
This week end it is Everton up and Liverpool down, both results to some extent being anticipated. In the case of Everton the forwards have been playing so well during the last month that they were bound to succeed in the end. Goalkeeping such as is shown by Foulke, Tennant, and Sutcliffe cannot always be against them, and though Tatham showed a bold front the forwards were so persistent in their efforts and accurate in shooting that a big lift was given to the goal average, which is now on the right side. Probably the forwards showed better all-round play than hitherto, for the play was so equally divided that there was not a sluggard amongst them. Perhaps they have now turned the corner and the team will meet with more wins. Burnley have a knack of assisting in these functions of either paving the way towards success or of stopping the victorious career of the Everton club. To go no further back than last season, they did the trick to the detriment of the club, who had a long series of victorious from October 12 until the teams met in the Lancashire Cup Competition on February 8, when the East Lancashire club knocked them out by two goals to one, and from that date the club only met with indifferent success. Let us hope they have now done them a good turn. The team certainly deserve it, for the weak point has responded well, and there are worse backs in the League than Arridge and Storrier at the present time. There are better, too, and the position as regards the Everton team is not up to the high standard of the men in front of them. The goalkeeper, also, is not the best man in the land, and even if the club are successful in their efforts to keep Patrick, he will have to improve in his clearances of the ball or disaster will come when least expected. Still, the team ought to ascend the ladder, and with a few more wins they can easily make up a lot of the lost ground. Burnley are in a bad way for points, and, to judge from the conversation of several of the party, the question or participation in the test matches is this early freely discussed. They have some occasion for alarm, for out of the thirteen matches played six have been at home and only seven points have been secured out of the lot.
What a pity the two committees could not arrange the Lancashire cup-ties differently. Here we have Darwen at Goodison Park and Fleetwood Rangers at Anfield, and it is questionable if either match will realise a fifty pound gate. Why not Everton arrange with Darwen to give the “Peaceful Valley” supporters an opportunity of seeing a game which would have the merit of at least showing two stinct styles, or of Liverpool, by a visit to Fleetwood, stimulating and influencing the game for the better in the Fylde district?
Two interesting Monday events for Everton-Milward’s case on to-night, and next Monday the replayed League match at Bolton.

WELCOME WIN FOR EVERTON
The Athletic News-Monday, November 30, 1896
By the Loiterer
Burnley have often upset the calculations of Evertonians in the past, and as if to keep up their reputation in this respect they go and knuckle under to them to the extent of six goals to none. For a League match the scoring is heavy at any time, but, taking recent programmes into consideration the Everton forwards performed wonders in netting the ball half a dozen times in one afternoon. Everton have not done anything above the common (if we except the win over Aston Villa on September 26) this season; in fact, they have not won a match since October 3, and the result of six matches only gains them two points. But Burnley have done even worse than this, for they are at the bottom of the class with only seven points out of thirteen matches. The teams, however, are an uncertain quantity when pitted against Everton, and, despite the depressing influences attached to the meeting on Saturday, the spectators evidently looked for something out of the common happening, and in this they were agreeably surprised. Everton had a new man in goal, to wit, Patrick, of Paisley St. Mirren’s. On the Burnley side several new faces appeared, as will be seen from the following list of players;-
Everton.- Patrick, goal; Storrier and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half-backs; Taylor, Bell, Cameron, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards.
Burnley;- Tatham, goal; Reynolds and McLintock, backs; Place, Sen., Hill, and Taylor, half-backs; Davidson, brown, Robertson, Bowes, and Place, jun., forwards. Referee; Mr. Kingscott.
The home supporters were soon jubilant, for Cameron opened the scoring when the game had only been in, progress five minutes. During this short period Holt had been very successful, and he kept it up. Stewart and Boyle were also doing well, and consequently play was often in the visitors’ quarters. Now and again the Burnley forwards got away, and Patrick had two or three shots, but the bulk of the play was contested in the Burnley half, and generally in close proximity to their goal. The home forwards put in some telling work in the open, and good shots were sent in. Tatham kept goal very well under the circumstances, and some time elapsed ere Chadwick got another goal. The play previously opened out a bit, and the Burnley men had a try at goal and then the home forwards got hold, with the above result. After this Burnley were thrown entirely on the defensive, and a slip by McLintock gave Cameron a chance which he quickly took, so that the score was three to none at the interval. With a cross wind favouring them, Burnley had yet a chance, but they were never allowed to get going. On the other hand, the home forwards were as keen as ever, and soon Milward placed his side further ahead with a shot that completely beat Tatham. Keeping up the pressure, Cameron got through, but was ruled off-side. This did not matter much. Occasionally the Burnley forwards put in a decent bit of work, Brown and Davidson being always prominent in any attacks that were made, and Patrick had two ticklish bits on hand; but all the same the home team had much the better of the exchanges, with the result that McLintock and Reynold had not much rest. The latter came into collision with Chadwick, the Everton man’s cranium proving the harder of the two, and Reynolds retired. Bell soon  after scored the fifth goal and Cameron the sixth. The Burnley men tried hard to lessen the breach, but without success, and Everton won by six goals to none. Six goals is a big score in up-to-date football, but Everton deserved this number on the play, for Burnley were not in it with them at any portion of the game. The home forwards simply revelled in their work, and their play in the open was characterised by quick, decisive movements, which were too much for their opponents, whose half-backs and backs were successively beaten, and it is not the fault of the Everton forwards that even a bigger score was not put on, for Tatham kept out some good ones. The work was well distributed, and Cameron was often prominent. He had not much to fear in Hill, for, as a rule, the Burnley man was out of his position. With the exception of Taylor, all the forwards scored, but this is no reflection on his play, as he was as prominent as any of them. The home halves once again treated us to a splendid exposition, Holt, as usual, shinning, but both Stewart and Boyle were decidedly useful, so much so that they were seldom beaten until the game was well advanced. Storrier and Arridge had nothing exacting on, but several times they come to the rescue, and invariably had the best of it. Patrick may be said to have done well, but his clearances left much to be desired. The Burnley men were very disappointing. Tatham kept goal fairly well, for, in addition to the six goals scored, he was fairly busy, and the shots,. As a rule, were above the average in merit. The backs stood to their guns well, but they had a poor lot in front of them. Taylor and Place did fairly well, but Hill was very much off in the centre and let the Everton forwards in frequently. I have seen Hill play such an indifferent game, and the fact is he never adapted himself to the position. The forwards seldom combination well, and certainly the passing was not sustained for any length of time, for the three opposing half-backs were always on their tract, and, if one was beaten, another chipped in and cleared. It is seldom the forwards on one side are seen to advantage when the half backs on the other side are successful, and, if it will suit my Burnley friends better, I will put down the poor form shown by their forwards to an exceptionally fine display of half-back work by Boyle, Holt and Stewart.

EVERTON v  BURNLEY
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, November 30, 1896
This return game was played at Goodison Park in fine but cold weather. Everton were first out, receiving the usual hearty welcome, and were soon followed by Burnley. Stewart won the toss, and Robertson started against a stiff breeze, Place, jun, at once making a break away, but failing to pass Boyle. Taylor, however, once more fed up for his front rank, but the leather rolled harmlessly past the goalpost. Holt came under notice for some smart tackling, enabling the home left wing to advance, but Reynolds made a good return, when Holt was again prominent with smart work. He was simply invincible, and times without number beat the opposing forwards. Holt was badly fouled by a Burnley man, for which a free kick was given. This was beautifully placed by Storrier, and Cameron headed in, Tatham blocking the ball, but Cameron again got hold and scored Everton’s first goal five minutes from the start. This piece of good fortune placed the home men on good terms with themselves, and they again hotly assailed Tatham’s charge, Taylor putting in a fine run and shot, which, however, the visiting custodian cleverly saved. For a while play was contested in neutral territory, but at length Everton, by a splendid passing movements, got down, Bell putting in a terrific shot, but trifle wide. Stewart and Arridge both failed to stop the rush following the goal kick, and the Burnley forwards looked like scoring when Storrier and Holt came to the rescue, and the home forwards were soon advancing with beautiful precision, a nice sequence of passing being badly finished by Cameron, who sent high over the bar. The Evertonians were evidently determined to make the best of their chances while they had the wind, and the Burnley defending line had to submit to a stiff turn of pressure, Chadwick getting in a terrific shot, but fortunately for Tatham it went an inch or two wide of the mark. It was quite apparent that Everton had determined not to adopt the finessing system of attack, but to shoot straight for goal whenever an opportunity presented itself, and consequently far more shots were sent in from a long range than the hitherto been the case, which in the majority of instances were excellently executed, Chadwick tried a couple of long drives which it took Tatham all his time to keep out, and then Bell had an ineffectual shie. A moment later Cameron put in a real beauty, which the Burnley custodian again cleverly disposed of, but he was charged rather heavily, the game being for a moment suspended. On resumption, Everton hotly assailed the Burnley citadel, but three unproductive corners were the only result. Cameron was fouled thirty yards from goal, but this and a subsequent free kick only served to show the strength of the Burnley defence, and presently a cross from the younger Place enabled the visiting right wing to advance smartly, a weak centre from Davidson, however, causing no anxiety to the home defenders, who soon placed their vanguard on the attack the outcome of some good all-round play being a long dropping shot from Chadwick, who scored a second goal twenty-five minutes from the start. The game still continued all in favour of Everton, Burnley rarely crossing the half-way line, and shots were put in by Taylor and Bell, each, however, being wide of the mark. The Everton forwards, however, were going great runs, their combination being really splendid. Time after time the opposing halves were beaten, whilst the final shots were all well directed. At length, a further score accrued as a result of long pressure. Boyle passed nicely to Bell, who transferred at the right moment to Cameron, the home centre, fairly outwitting Tatham and scoring the third goal amidst great cheers, this point coming after thirty minutes’ play. By way of variety the visiting forwards now gave a taste of their quality, and a free kick enabled them to come to close quarters with Patrick a difficult shot coming in from the left wing. This was lifted above the bar, but not cleared, and Burnley might have opened their account but for undue interference with the Everton custodian, who was granted a free kick. From this point Everton again assumed the upper hand. Cameron kept his wings well together, there being every evidence of the best combination. After a further spell of attack by Burnley, Burnley got away on the right, brown and Davidson putting in a useful run, but Arridge proved a stumbling block, and sent them to the right about. More pressure by Everton followed after which Patrick was called upon, but did not please the critics with his clearance. He, however, was fouled before finally getting away the ball. The ensuing free kick saw Everton again attacking some neat passing being shown, whilst a smart run by Taylor was loudly cheered. He, however, ran the ball over the line, a good movement coming to nought. Everton kept up the pressure almost continuously, and presently Milward got an opening, but as he shot the whistle went for offside, and, although the leather was safely netted, no scored accrued. A brief visit was paid to the home end, and Everton had only returned to the attack when the referee called a halt, Everton leading at the interval by 3 goals to nil. Cameron restarted; the opening stage being contested in neutral territory for a few minutes. Then an accident happened to Holt, the ball striking him in the eye just as he was making up to head the leather. The game was suspended for a few minutes, Holt seeming quite dazed for a while. Everton soon assumed the upper hand, and fairly swarmed round Tatham’s charge. Some neat exchanges among the home forwards took place, and then Chadwick passed to Milward, who, with a fine shot registered a magnificent goal. After the restart, the game continued to be most one-sided, Burnley not being able to make the slightest headway, and almost immediately Cameron hanged the ball into the net again, but the whistle had just sounded for an informality, Burnley at last realised that if they were to make a decent show they would have to liven up considerably, and for a time they put severe pressure on the Everton charge. Hill served his forwards, Robertson, Brown, and Bowes going along in splendid style, but Storrier proved impassable, and removed the play to near the centre. At the other end Everton were again busy, though the brief pressure culminated without any addition to the score. Holt headed back a goalkick, Stewart serving up to Milward, but Place, sen., and Reynolds had the best of the tussle, Davidson taking up the running for Burnley, when their whole line advanced, and Patrick was once more seriously threatened, a low shot coming from the centre, when the ex-Mirren’s man got down in time to scoop away the leather, this feat of the new goalkeeper being loudly cheered. For a brief space of time the Everton defence was troubled but Storrier eventually cleared the invasion, when the Everton front line went off with a fine swing, but failed to beat McClintock, the home left meeting with no better success against Reynolds, though Tatham was called upon once to get rid of a shot from Cameron. Some easy work followed in midfield, the home half back line playing with great judgement. Further strong pressure ensued, though the game had lost a lot of its early excitement, Everton seeming to rest satisfied with their substantial lead, whilst Burnley seemed to give up all hopes. At last, however, the visitors made away on the left, but Arridge twice repulsed in grand style. A free kick, taken by Stewart, was well placed, but McClintock easily cleared away the threatened danger. Everton, however, were quickly back again, and in a melee close to the Burnley goal Reynolds was injured but played on for a time with his head bandaged up. After a futile shot from Milward, Burnley attempted to break away, but were well held in check by the home half backs, some good shots being sent towards Tatham without result, the home left for a time monopolising the attack, but meeting with no success. Bell came very near to a score with a long shot, but his next attempt succeeded a beautiful shot producing Everton’s fifth goal. Everton were now quite jubilant and seemed as though they could do nothing wrong. Their passing was a perfect treat, at this stage, the exchanges being rapid and well judged. From one of these forwards movements a further score came, Bell, Chadwick and Milward working the ball finely, and Cameron again netting the globe, this being his third contribution. It was now a question of who would score next, so determined were Everton, and so hopelessly beaten were the Burnley men. All the Everton forwards had been successful but Taylor, and he made one or two strenuous efforts to put one through, his display being of the finest description. Burnley made a desperate effort to retrieve their fortunes before the close, but retired defeated by 6 goals to nil. Teams;-
Everton;- Patrick, goal; Storrier and Arridge, backs; Boyle, Holt, and Stewart, half-backs; Taylor, Bell, Cameron, Chadwick, and Milward, forwards. Burnley;- Tatham, goal; Reynolds and McClintock, backs; Place, sen., Hill and Taylor, half-backs; Davidson, Brown, Robertson, Bowes, and Place, jun, forwards.

HARTLEY
Scottish Referee-Monday, November 30, 1896
Wolverhampton Wanderers have paid Everton £250 for Hartley’s transfer, but that player refuses to play for the Black Country, club for less than $4 10s per week. The Wanderers do not intend to pay such an exorbitant wage, and it looks as though they had paid that £250 for nothing.