NEWCASTLE UNITED 1 EVERTON 0
October 1 1900. The Liverpool Mercury
These League clubs met at St Jame's Park, Newcastle before 25,000 spectators. The sides lined out as follows: - Everton: - Muir, goal, Balmer, and Watson backs, Wolstenholmes, Booth, and Abbott, halfbacks Sharp, McDonald, Proudfoot, Settle (captain), and Turner, forwards. Newcastle United: - Kingsley, goal, Burgess, and Gardner (d), backs, Ghee, Aitkens, and Carr halfbacks, Rogers, Gariner (a) Peddie, McFarlane, and Niblo forwards. Everton started, facing a glaring sun, and at once the pace was forced to a terrific pitch. The United had the better of the opening stages, and early on kept Muir busily employed by some smart swinging centres from the wings. Balmer put in some capital defensive touches and eventually with a long kick placed his forwards in possession. Gardiner fouled Proudfoot, and in close following Niblo headed a fine centre from Rogers over the bar. A brilliant movement by the Everton forwards culminated in a magnificent effort on the part of Sharp to defeat Kingsley, but that player was at his best, and deftly prevented downfall twice in quick succession. Play for some time favored the United, who was taking full advantage of the sun being at their backs. However, the Everton left became dangerous, and Turner tested Kingsley but to no purpose while at the other end Niblo shot in at Muir. Gardner and Abbott came into contact, and on appeal the referee after consulting the lineman, granted a Penalty kick, from which Gardner scored. The interval now arrived with the score-United 1 goal, Everton nil. On resuming the sun had gone down so that so far as the elemental conditions were concerned the home side had enjoyed an big advantage. Everton showed up well, and Proudfoot looked like getting through when Garner pulled him up a few yards from goal and sent the ball well up the field. Peddie tested Muir, and following a further attack by the Evertonians the United forwards cleverly worked down the field, only to find that Niblo lost an easy chance of scoring. Play up to this period was not as heatedly contested as in the first portion of the game, but the successful movement of the Everton halves and forwards called for strenuous efforts from the home defenders with the result that the pace became highly strung. Scoring was however, a difficult task, for both defences were sound. Every inch of the ground was now stubbornly contested, and in the last few minutes the visitors were seen to great advantage. Time after time they bore down on the home defence, frequently assisted by free kicks, and from one of this Sharp unfortunately missed scoring from a partial save by Kingsley, who had received a warm shot from Booth. This was Everton's last chance, and nothing further being scored, the result of a stubborn game was Newcastle 1 goal, Everton nil.

EVERTON RESERVES 1 BURNLEY RESERVES 0
October 1 1900.
Everton played at Goodison Park. Corrin scored the only goal of the game. (Game 5) Everton: - Kitchen goal, Halliday, and Eccles, backs, Taylor (j), Green, and Taylor (R), halfbacks, Roche, Dawson, Worthington, Grey, and Corrin, forwards .

EVERTON REVIEW
October 1 1900. The Liverpool Mercury
In mark contrast, the Everton team were most unfortunate in having to strike their colours to Newcastle United, as no doubt the most ordinary observer of the game at St. Jame's Park would be ready to admit. They were not one whit the less brilliant than their opponents, and but for a very questionable ruling the honours of the game would have panned out as a sturdy contest, in which no degree of superiority manifested itself, fully merited. As is well known, the Northerners won by a penalty kick, and taking all the circumstances into consideration it is difficult to imagine the grounds on which the referee entertained an appeal. Muir had negotiated a shot from Niblo, and a moment afterwards Gardner came into contact with Abbott and had evidently the worst of matters. There was no attempt at obstruction, and certainly no necessity, for the ball was in safe quarters; but so lustily did a section of the crowd clamour that the referee came to the conclusion that something must be done. One linesman would not entertain the plea for a penalty, but the other, who was not in so favourable a position, give his opinion otherwise, hence the downfall. While on this subject it would not be out of place to state that the crowd played a big part in the proceedings, for their enthusiasm knew no bounds, and while this is not at all an objectionable feature, it would be more in keeping with true sporting instrint if they gave credit where credit was due. The game was not one that could be stamped as brilliantly contested. A distrinct savour of keeness pervaded throughout, and it was not surprising under the high tension that the players at times came under the notice of the referee. Sharp practice in the direction of unnecessary attention to the man was not an infrequent method of procedure, and in this matter the United were the greater aggressors. Fortunately for them their opponents secured no tangible point from the numerous free kicks awarded, and for this relief they have greatly to extend their thanks to the custodian, who rose to every occasion in masterly fashion. Both sets of forwards were keen on the ball, and invariably dangerous when in possession, but the real strength of the sides lay at halfback. Smart tackling and accurate placing were often prominent features and while both trios were well represented in every respect, it was a pity that the home players should have discounted their good work by unscrupulous attention to the opposing line. Settle was the greatest victim, as he was shadowed at every turn, and consequently he was not the usual tower of strength to his side. Sharp was the most dangerous of the quintet, as no doubt the Newcastle custodian would be ready to admit. His shooting was particularly clever, and towards the closing stages his efforts were certainly worthy of reward. The halves played a hard, untiring game and at full back, Balmer got through a great amount of work with conspicuous success. Watson was somewhat unsteady and inclined to hesitate especially in the earlier stages, but on the whole there was no cause for undue anxiety as far as the rearguard was concerned. Muir did well as also his vis-à-vis, Kingsley, who had several fine shots to deal with as the result of some smart concerted movements by the Everton forwards. D.Garner played a finished back game, while his confreres, Burgess made up for shortcomings by the adoption of questionable tactics. Mantion had already been made of the halves, and in the forward line the club is in the fortunate position of possessing a really resourceful line of attack. The wingmen are especially clever, and with a capable centre in Peddie, the stongest defence is likely to be well tested. The result of the game need not discourage the Evertonians. They were not an inferior team to their opponents, and doubtless this will be exaplified as the tournament progress.

NEWCASTLE WIN
Athletic News - Monday 01 October 1900
(Top few lines missing along with headlines and writer) Newcastle by a penalty goal. It must at least be acknowledged that there was a huge measure of luck associated with this score, as Alec Gardner was never in touch with the ball when he was deliberately fouled by Abbott. It was a most indiscreet action on the part of Abbott, who might easily have bustled his opponents so as to allow Muir to clear a shot from Nible without bringing himself within scope of such a severe penalty. Apart from this slice of fortune for the Novcastrians, the match was one of the most brilliant exhibitions of football that has ever been witnessed on Tyneside. The elements were all in favour of a good game, and how highly the hardy Northerners estimated the improved form of Everton was unmistakably illustrated by the vast proportions of the attendance which numbered some 25,000. The executive of the United only made one change in the team that vanquished West Bromwich Albion the preceding week, Rogers being substituted for Laidlaw on the right wing. Everton were represented by the eleven that has so distinguished themselves since the outset of the season.
A FAST BRILLIANT GAME
Both teams threw remarkable energy and pace into their movements and the ball was manoeuvred with beautiful style and precision alike by forwards and halves on each side. Newcastle were first prominent with some pretty dribbling amongst the forwards who forced an abortive corner kick. The play fluctuated for the next five minutes, and then the Everton forwards broke away with lightning speed from the half-way line. Proudfoot neatly dribbled through to pass to Sharp, who, whilst on the run, took a flying shot that travelled at a terrific pass straight for the net. Kingsley, however, jumped at it with both hands, but only rolled it again towards Sharp, who hooked it cleverly again for the desired spot, only to see the home custodian negotiate the ball safely once more. Kingsley’s marvellous saves elicited loud cheering. Nible and Macfarlane worked the ball close to the line and the former shot into Muir’s hands. Whilst the ball was dropping Alex Gardner rushed forward, obviously in the hope of carrying the ball through, whereupon Abbott deliberately brought him down. A confident appeal for a penalty kick was successful after the referee had consulted both linesmen. Dave Gardner was entrusted with the kick, and he scored what proved to be the only point of the match. Though the pace in the second half was not quite equal to that of the first forty-five minutes, play continued to be of an interesting description.
EVERTON’S LAST EFFORT
The home forwards thoroughly mastered the visitors’ defence, but in the last ten minutes Everton pulled themselves together for a supreme effort, and securing a free kick, Settle tipped the ball to Booth, who drove it along the ground right into the goal, Kingsley was only able to fist out two or three yards, and then a most exciting melee followed, until Sharp put the ball over the line. From another free kick Sharp aimed wide, and the game ended in another victory for Newcastle United. There was really no striking contrast in the relative merits of the two teams, who were very closely matched alike in their attacking and defensive tactics. Peddie led his wings in commendable style, but was perhaps not so accurate in his marksmanship. Macfarlane did not work satisfactorily with Nible, who dribbled and centred very effectively. Rogers and Gardner proved a sterling wing, and always threatened danger by their fast dribbling and centring. Aitken, Carr, and Ghee played a faultless half-back game. Aitken being very conspicuous in covering Settle, while Dave Gardner and Burgess both tackled and kicked in praiseworthy fashion, the ex-Millwall back rendering yeoman service by his dash. Kingsley enhanced his reputation by his magnificent goalkeeping and the same compliment may also be paid to Muir. Sharp was unquestionably the most successful man in the visitors’ forward line, his fast dribbling and shooting being one of the features of the game. Proudfoot and Settle also exhibited sterling form, whilst McDonald and Turner made up a splendid by the halves, of whom Booth and Wolstenholme were the best. Balmer and Watson were quite equal in comparison with the United backs, their fearlessness being shown to the utmost advantage against such speed and skilful forwards. The following were the teams;-
Newcastle;- Kingsley, goal; Burgess, and Gardner, backs; Gee, Aitken, and Carr, half-backs; Rogers, A. Gardner, Peddie, McFarlane, and Nilbo, forwards. Everton;- Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth, Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, McDonald, Proudfoot, Settle, and Turner, forwards. Referee, Mr. F. Eve, Sheffield. 

BLACKBURN ROVERS 2 EVERTON 1
October 2 1900. The Liverpool Mercury
Lancashire Senior Cup-First Round.
This tie in the first round of the County Palastine Cup, was played at Ewood Park, Blackburn, yesterday afternoon and despite the threatening aspect of the weather, there was a large attendance when hostilities were commenced, the fact the electioneering was in full swing in no wise diminishing the interest in the game or ‘'gate'' which reached fully 7,000. The Rovers, who appeared first, were quickly followed by the ‘'Blues'' and on Settle winning the toss, Oldham started on behalf of the home side, who were at once repulsed by Balmer. Turner taking up the running, but sending the ball over the line. Whittaker and Dewhurst next took the sphere down at a lively pace, but Houlker's final effort was easily dealt with by Muir, and, after Sharp had struck the outside of the net, with a stinging shot, a futile corner was awarded Everton. The play was contested with grim eagerness, and there was little to choose between the teams, the ball travelling from end to end, with great rapidity, both sets of backs being equally safe and preventing any score. Crompton, on several occasions was instrumental in checking the Everton left wing, but after Whittaker had saved from Proudfoot. Settle opened the visitors account from short range, the Rovers custodian having no chance of negotiating safety. Spurred on by this success obtained after the game had been in progress 25 minutes, the ‘'Blues'' played up with renewed vigour, and the Rovers defence was severely taxed. Muir at length raising the siege and causing a hot bombardment to be made on the Everton goal, Muir having an anxious time of it for some moments. Muir relieved the tension with a wide shot, and a subsequent free kick against the visitors spoiled a possible chance of increasing their lead. Later on Abbott tested the capacities of Whittaker, but the Blackburn custodian was equal to the occasion, a warm attempt by the visiting left half next going outside, the ball scraping the near upright. At the other end Whittaker (forward) had extremely hard lines one of his shots hitting the post and going over the line. Half time was called almost immediately afterwards, with the Rovers pressing, Everton leading by a goal to nil. Proudfoot restarted, and following a free kick to the home side, the former sent over the bar. The Rovers now had a turn and by means of tricky passing took the ball in front of the Everton goal, Wolstenholmes, Watson and Abbott, repelling shots, only, however, to find Muir beaten by Oldham in the next minute, the equalising point being vociferously cheered by the home partisans. Exciting play followed, the Rovers forwards putting forth-strenuous efforts to obtain the lead. Muir's position was by no means a sinecure, but he dealt capably with attempts from Morgan and Whittaker, and it was due to his clever goalkeeping that the ‘'Blues'' colours were not lowered again. There was no gainsaying the determination of the Rovers, and a mistake by Watson gave Whittaker a chance, which that player was not slow to avail himself of this second success sending the crowd crazy with delight. At this point Everton were clearly outplayed, and their opponents massed round the goal, several free kicks giving them further opportunities of scoring. Oldham was always lying close in, and the visitors goal underwent many narrow escapes, the Rovers forwards practically doing, as they liked. Once Sharp got away, but it was a mere ‘'flash in the pan'' and Whittaker had no difficulty in coping with his final effort. An attempted centre by Turner was easily intercepted by Howarth, and at the other end, Watson almost put through his own goal. After along spell of attacking the home side was at length driven back, Abbott sending in hard and low, only, however, to find the watchful Whittaker in waiting to receive the ball. Nearing the close, Everton were seen to better advantage, but their efforts were unavailing, and Blackburn Rovers won by two goals to one. Teams: - Everton: - Muir goal, Balmer, and Watson, backs Wolstenholmes, Booth, and Abbott, halfbacks, Sharp, McDonald, Proudfoot, Settle (captain), and Turner, forwards. Blackburn Rovers: - Whittaker, goal, Crompton and Hardy, backs, Moir, Howarth, and Houlker, halfbacks, Whittaker, Dewhurst, Oldham, Morgan, and Blackburn forwards.

BLACKBURN ROVERS v. EVERTON.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Wednesday 03 October 1900
Played at Blackburn yesterday, before 8,000 spectators. The game in the first half was evenly contested, and Settle scored only goal for Everton. The second period, however, was wholly in favour of the Rovers, and Oldham equalised, and then Whittaker put the home team ahead. Two chances were missed just time by Whittaker, and Blackburn Rovers won by 2 goals to 1.

FAMOUS CLUBS AND GROUNDS
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 06 October 1900
BOLTON WANDERERS
By Red Rose
To the great majority of football readers it is well-known that the introduction of the Socker game into the County Palatine was effected by a band of energetic sportsmen in the small, unpretentious, out- of-the-way-village of Turton. The dribbling code, however, quickly caught on, and neighbouring towns and villages were not long in following the example of the enterprising Turtonians, and forming organisations of their own—organisations, too, many of which, it is sad to relate, have been swept out of existence by the advent and exorbitant growth of professionalism. Accrington, Burnley, Union Star, Blackburn Olympic, Park Road, Witton, Church, Bell’s Temperance, Padiham, Lower Darwen, Eagley, Darwen,  Old Wanderers, Darwin Hibernians, Great Lever, Clitheroe, and a most of other clubs whose close proximity to each other maintained keen interest in the encounters, despite the fact that Leagues, Alliances, and Combinations were unknown quantities in those days—where are they? Now, alas, their names are but memories of an almost forgotten past. Of the Lancashire clubs which are now members of the English League, but three—Bolton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers, and Burnley—can be described as the boys of the old brigade; Bury, Manchester City, and the two wealthy Liverpool clubs being of much later growth. Burnley, too, are the juniors of the Blackburn and Bolton teams by a number of years, and the Wanderers’ supporters lay claim to being the oldest club now playing first clan football in the County Palatine.
IN THE BEGINNING.
To his back right to the commencement of a team’s history is a task by no means easy of achievement, for in the early seventies, the newspapers did not as now, teem with reports of football matches and column upon column of notesrespecting the performances and players of the respective teams. No!to a large extent the play was practically ignored by the press, and passages called from the early minute books of Church, Accrington, and similar that the show that the committees annually appointed a gentleman whose duty it was “to act as critic to the club and forward reports of matches to the ‘Preston Guardian’ and other newspapers,” as late as 1880. Then again the best clubs in the realm have sprung from the smallest of beginnings—sometimes from the amalgamation of two or more clubs in the case of the Blackburn Olympians —and it is difficult to define when they really commenced their existence proper. It is certain, however, that the Bolton Wanderers Club was in a flourishing condition and bearing its present title in the year 1877, but Association football was played in Trotterdom several years prior to that period. In 1874 a number of young men connected with the Christ Church Schools formed a club, the modest sum of one penny per week being fixed as the fee of membership, plenty of capable instruction being forthcoming from the neighbouring Turton Club. Owing to a disagreement with the vicar of Christ Church, who was elected president, the title of the club was altered in 1877 to Bolton Wanderers,” a field at Pikes lane—the scene of many a future histone struggle, being obtained, and the affairs of the club seem to have gone swimmingly along for a number of years.
A CONTRAST.
It is interesting to hark back to the period prior to the invasion of the “Canny Scot,” and glance briefly at the conditions under which players represented their clubs in the early days of the game. We find that they had to provide the whole of their out-fit, and their own expenses; and even when the club had mounted to some eminence in the football world the players were only allowed travelling expenses upon a very small scale. The umpire- -then a very valuable adjunct to some clubs—was allowed his full fare and sixpence for away matches, whilst the players were allowed sixpence for a match at Turton,1s. 3d. at Darwen, 1s. 6d, Blackburn, and 3d. Astley Bridge. Even when professionalism had been duly recognised by the Football Association—and so late as 1886, when the Wanderers won the Lancashire Cup and the Bolton and Derby Charity Cups—no exorbitant salaries were paid, the weekly wage bill totting up to a little less than £15. Nowadays this sum would not maintain the forward quintette of any club of note.
CUP AND LEAGUE PERFORMANGES.
Struthers, the centre forward of Glasgow Rangers, Delvin, a full back from Arbroath, and W. Steel from the same club, were the first Scots to arrive in Bolton. Their presence greatly strengthened the team, and in 1882 we find that a big victory over Blackburn Rovers was secured; while it was only after two drawn games had played that they were dismissed from the English Cup Competition on Wrexham Racecourse by the Welsh Druids. The Wanderers have gained some reputation as Cup fighters, although never yet having had the honour of grasping the National trophy, but still they have made many excellent fights in the competition, and success might have been their’s upon more than one occasion had they been favoured with a trifle better luck. In 1883-4 they reached the fourth round, before disappointing 20.000 Lancashire football enthusiasts at Pike's-lane by being defeated by Notts County, with whom they had previously played a drawn game at Nottingham. In 1896 the Wanderers fought their way through to the semi-final. They had a rare chance of meeting the Wolves in the last stage all, but failed to account for Sheffield Wednesday at Pike’s-lane, afterwards receiving their quietus at the hands of the Blades at Sheffield in the replayed game. In all, the Wanderers have thrice played in the semi-final for the English Cup, and once in the final; while minor considerations, such as the Lancashire Cup and the Derby and Bolton Charity and the Manchester Cups, have been in their custody from time to time. Although they have maintained a high degree of merit until late years in the League, no other honours have fallen to their lot. The Trotters were one of the first clubs who constituted the League. This portion of Lancashire was then a green spot in the Association football world, with Darwen, Accrington, Blackburn Rovers, Burnley, Preston North End, and the Wanderers all members of the charmed circle. A Bolton gentleman informed me the other day that the Wanderers had -taking into consideration the Second Division matches —scored as many points in the League as any other club which is now or has been members. They have had both and downs. Two years ago they suffered the ignominyof being one of the last couple of clubs in the First Division, and as natural course of events were relegated to Second Division obscurity. Their performances in the lower circles were keenly watched by North of England clubs, and unanimous satisfaction was expressed when the famous old club fought its way back into the best company. It is yet rather early to judge of the capabilities of the present eleven, but it is to be hoped that it will not again be allowed to drift into Division II.
THE PLAYERS.
Glancing back over the annals of the past one cannot help dwelling for a moment upon the names of the many famous players who have served the club faithfully and well. Who does not remember Tom Hay, a plucky, though diminutive goalkeeper, who came from Staveley; Joe Hewitson and Kenny Davenport, the latter one of the fastest and cleverest forwards it has been my lot to see. He was a Boltonian bred and born, and the honours which fell thick and fast upon him must have been gratifying to the supporters of the club. He represented his county on six or seven occasions, and also played for his country against Wales. Of late years, more trusty men it would indeed be hard find than Di Jones, the burly, energetic, strong kicking Welshman, Somerville, the present secretary. Cassidy, the hero of “Shoot, Cassidy, Shoot!” and J. W. Sutcliffe, the present goalkeeper, who deserted the realms of Ruggerism for Trotterdom. In an article on the Accrington club a short time ago I related an amusing incident of the difficulty which Sutcliffe experienced in forgetting his Rugby training—indeed, quite a number of free-kicks were given against the Wanderers, owing to his handling proclivities in the first few matches. Hequickly found that his correct sphere was in goal, and between the sticks he has performed feats of valour for the Bolton club. Despite his size he is as nimble as can be, and excepting, perhaps, Jimmy Trainer, has been the finest custodian who has graced English football for a long period. Trainer has also played for the Wanderers, although he first came to the front as a member of the Great Lever team. A fine, defensive trio indeed, were Sutcliffe, Jones, and Somerville, and against them the majority of forwards found it an extremely difficult task to score.
MR. J. J. BENTLEY.
And speaking of the players one cannot refrain from referring to the magnificent services rendered to the club by Mr. J. J. Bentley, the president of the League, who has been one of the Wanderer’s most ardent supporters. Mr. Bentley was one of the founders of the Turton club, and in 1885 he took up the secretarial duties of the Wanderers, a post he held until the club was formed into a limited liability company, when he was appointed chairman of directors. Now, although, he has no official connection with the organisation he still takes a deep interest in all its doings.
THE GROUNDS
Although Pikes Lane could boast of many tender and hallowed associations, the Wanderers’ directors undoubtedly did a good stroke of biz when they removed their quarter; to the splendidly fitted-up and commodious ground which goes by the name of Burnden Park. Situated in fairly central position in the Manchester road quarter of the town, it is some five acres in extent, and very easy of access. There is splendid stand accommodation, and an excellent cycle track, while a tremendous crowd can obtain a clear view of game from the railway embankment. The holding capacity has not yet been tested to the full, but it is estimated that fully 40,000 can be satisfactorily accommodated.

EVERTON v. SHEFFIELD UNITED.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Monday 08 October 1900
In imeeting the powerful Everton team at Goodison Park, Sheffield United had a big task, and the stubborn fight they made occasioned much surprise. The match attracted crowd of fully 25,000 spectators. Sheffield played their Cup team of last season. The game had only been progress ten minutes when Almond, with a capital shot, opened the scoring for the visitors. Following this the United, greatly assisted the wind, were the more aggressive, and they crossed over leading a goal to nothing. Having the assistance of a high wind, Everton after the interval pressed heavily, and Turner scored from a fine centre bv Sharp. Five minutes before time Proudfoot placed Everton ahead, and immediately afterwards Abbott amid great excitement added another point. Everton thus won 3 goals to 1.

EVERTON 3 SHEFFIELD UNITED 1
October 8 1900. The Liverpool Mercury
These clubs met at Goodison Park on Saturday, before about 18,000 spectators. Last season's cup players represented the United, but the Everton ranks remained undisturbed. The sides faced as follow: - Everton: - Muir, goal, Balmer, and Watson backs Wolstenholmes, Booth and Abbott halfbacks, Sharp, McDonald, Proudfoot, Settle (captain), and Turner, forwards. Sheffield United: - Foulkes, goal, Thickett and Boyle, backs, Johnson, Morren, and Needham (captain), halfbacks, Bennett, Beers, Hedley, Almond, and Priest forwards. The United were fortunate in the spin of the coin. For they had the assistance of a boisterous wind, which blew from end to end and they were at once dangerous. In the first minute an incursion on the right ended in Beers heading over from a corner kick. A movement to the other end was short-lived, and for some minutes the visiting halfbacks were very successful in keeping them in front of them well employed. Abbott and Booth were stubborn defenders, and from a pass by the latter Turner raced on, and forced a corner kick. This led up to a smart attack, in which Foulkes was twice called upon, and another break away by the ‘'Blades'' ended in Almond opening the scoring ten minutes from the start. Immediately afterwards Turner gave Foulkes a difficult shot to negotiate and following a short stay in the United half, Hedley and Almond sent in shots which required Muir's best efforts to clear. The visitors made the most of the wind that favoured them, and were frequently on the aggressive, though there were occasions when the Evertonians caused the defenders considerable anxiety. There was no further scoring up to the interval, and on resuming the home side monopolised the bulk of the early play. Foulkes was kept constantly on the move, and saved several splendid shots, but eventually his charge fell to Turner, who headed a smart centre from sharp into the net. Play continued in the United half and a prolonged pressure ended when Balmer, from long range, tested the custodian with a capital shot. Breaking away Priest had the Everton goal at his mercy, but kicked wildly, and during the next few minutes Foulkes brought off quite a succession of saves. Play progressed favourably to Everton, but a leading point was not forthcoming, until close upon time when Proudfoot scored. And just before the finish Abbott with a beautiful effort, placed his side further ahead and Everton winning by 3 goals to 1.

EVERTON V SHEFFIELD UNITED.
October 8, 1900. The Sheffield Independent.
Sensational Finish.
Last season's result.
At Everton, United won by 2 goals to 1
At Sheffield, United won by 5 goals to 0.
Some 20,000 people turned up at Goodison Park to witness the match between Everton and Sheffield United, and they had the pleasure to witnessing a keen and interesting game, Everton had the same eleven in the field as have done so well for them this season; but the United again made changes in the team, and when the players came on it was seen that it was the identical eleven that won the English Cup. The ground despite heavy rain in the early morning, was in capital condition, but a strong wing blowing from goal to goal rendered scientific play difficult. Needham had the good fortune to win the toss, and the United had the wind behind them during the first half. Proudfoot started, and the pace at once became fast. Beers forced a corner kick, and this being accurately placed Beers nearly scored, heading the ball inches to high, with Muir well beaten. The United were quickly attacking again, but Muir easily cleared movement on the Sheffield right wing ended in the ball being centred to Needham. The United captain trapped the ball, and with a fast drive sent it just inside the post well out of the reach of Muir, and thus scoring the first goal after seven minute's play. Following the centre kick Sharp and MacDonald put in a clever bit of passing, but Needham nipped in, and with a brilliant bit of work transferred play to the other end, and then Johnson smartly stopped Turner when in full flight for goal, clever passing by the Evertonians was at the close a bit overdone, Thickett in and driving them back. Again the United attacked hotly, and following good work on the right wings. Almond shot over the bar. Smart passing by Needham, Priest and Almond let in Hedley, and he had the vilest of luck with a grand shot, which hit the side of one of the uprights, with Muir helpless, but the ball cannoned across the goal and was cleared by Watson. What with the strong wind against them, and the excellent defence of the United backs and half-backs the Everton forwards could make but little headway, and Johnson set his forwards going again, with the result that Almond sent in a capital shot which Muir, with difficulty managed to tip over the bar, but the corner kick was not improved upon. From the goal kick Everton worked their way well up the field, but first Boyle, and then Thickett cleared. Twice, however, Foulke had to handle, and a corner to Everton was got away. Booth and the home backs were then kept busy, and after Bennett had been pulled up for offside Hedley sent the ball just wide of the post. Needham again broke up a promising run by Everton in clever fashion, and then Johnson cleverly stepped in and robbed Turner, and, threading his way down the field got well into the Everton quarters before he passed, but Bennett's shot was a little too elevated. The Sheffielders forced another corner, but this proved to the advantage of the home team, the forwards going away at a race pace. Turner was clearly off side when he dashed the ball into the net, and the point did not count. From the free kick United again got dangerous and Bennett had a capital shot charged down whilst Priest had hard lines with a snap shot which seemed to graze the post. As half-time drew near the United tried hard to increase their slender lead, and though the half-backs kept, the forwards well employed, they could not get the ball past Muir, and at half-time the United were leading by one goal to none. With the wind behind them, Everton at once attacked fiercely, and a shot from McDonald was charged down, Foulke then saving from Settle, and as Turner sent the ball into the net the whistle went for a foul against the home team. From a free kick, Foulke handled the ball well over the half line, but play was soon again in the United territory, Booth causing Foulke to handle from a long straight shot the Evertonians were very earnest in their work, but Thickett and Boyle, ably supported by Johnson, Morren and Needham defended. About fifteen minutes after the interval, however Abbott set the left wing going, and from a long, swinging centre from Sharp, Turner dashed up and headed smartly past Foulkes, thus equalising the score. From the centre-kick, Turner was again making tracks for goal when he was unceremoniously bundled over by Johnson, and from the ensuing free kick Foulke saved smartly. After Almond had shot outside at the other end, Johnson cleared well in front of goal, and then conceded a corner kick. This was followed by a second, but on each occasion the United defence proved too good. A smart bit of work by Johnson set Bennett going, and a grand run and centre by the latter saw Priest shout the wrong side of the post. Hereabout's the United forwards were doing remarkably well against the wind, and another centre by Bennett was well headed away by Booth. Bennett forced a corner kick, following which Muir saved from Hedley. Then Everton again got down, and Boyle cleared well from Turner, and a hot shot at long range from Balmer was well disposed of by Foulke. Hedley next received a good pass forwards and bursting through appeared to have the goal at his mercy, but the effort proved too much for him, and he shot outside. From the goal kick the Everton left wing raced down, and from a hot attack Foulke twice saved low shot, but hurt his leg, and play was stopped for a minute or so. Then the United forwards combined very well, Beers only just failing to score on one occasion, whilst a minute later Hedley nearly got through, but was overpowered by numbers, Muir eventually clearing easily. Time was fast drawing near, and considering the strong wind against them the United had done remarkably well, both in defence and attack. Following a bustling assault on the Sheffield goal Needham accidentally handled in trying to clear when nearer the corner flag than the goal. An appeal for a penalty was made, but after consulting one of the linesmen the appeal was not allow. There was less than five minutes to play, now and United looked certain of talking home a well and hard-earned point. At this juncture, however, a free kick was given against the Sheffielders, and from this Proudfoot, who was stood well up, got the ball past Foulke, the latter making a justifiable but unsuccessful appeal for off-side. From the centre kick the home team again dashed down, but the ball was sent back, only to see Abbott with a snap shot send, the ball against the crossbar, from where it rebounded into the net. The ball was no sooner taken to the centre than time was called and Everton thus won somewhat luckily as under: -
Everton 3 goals, Sheffield United Reserves 1 goal.
Everton: - Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholmes, Booth, and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, McDonald, Proudfoot, Settle and Turner, forwards. Sheffield United: - Foulke, goal; Thickett and Boyle, backs; Johnson, Morren, and Needham, half-backs; Bennett, Beers, Hedley, Almond, and Priest, forwards. Referee Mr. A. Scragg, Crewe.

ST HELENS RECREATION 1 EVERTON RESERVES 4
October 8 1900. The Liverpool Mercury.
At St.Helens, before 4,000 spectators. Everton played against the wind in the first half, and the game was rather in favour of the Recreation, who scored from a scrimmage. The play was fast, and corners to St.Helens were frequent. Gray nearly lowered the home goal. Both teams played a smart game. Half time St Helens 1 goal Everton nil. Final time. Everton 4 goals, St.Helens 1.(Game 6) Everton: - Kitchen goal, Halliday, and Eccles, backs, Taylor (j), Brown, and Taylor (r), halfbacks, Roche Dawson Worthington, Gray, and Corrin, forwards.

EVERTON REVIEW
October 8 1900. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton's victory over Sheffield United was by no means of no pronounced a character as the score would appear to denote, and it was only in the last five minutes than an irresistible dash enabled the local team to claim the verdict by three goals to one. To the majority of the spectators a draw of one goal each seemed the most likely result up to a time when the game had almost run its course, and the starting and dense of the change which immediately followed was as surprising as it was welcome. A glance at the composition of the visitors team will show that it was the same combination that took in the noted series of Cup-ties-in which Liverpool also distinguished themselves-and finally won the English Cup, two season's ago. Since then illness and injuries have played havoc in the midst, and after these varied vicissitudes it was a pleasure to renew the sequsintance with the victors of many a hard fought battle. They gave many glimpses of the combination which bore them successfully through an unprecedented series of struggles, and though new players have come and gone, the United evidently consider their veterans better than the best of their novices. They certainly gave Everton a rare good game, and with a little bit of luck might have emerged victorious. They were a goal ahead after ten minutes play-a lead which they retained until the second half had been some time in progress-and after Everton had equalised, the United missed one of the most simple chances of again forging ahead, a failure which cost them the game. How Hedley after running clean through the Everton defence, managed to shoot outside the upright is one of those mysteries, that will ever remain unsolved, but it is safe to say that had the goal been scored-as in nine cases out of ten it would have been-at this juncture, the ultimate result would have probably been disastrous for Everton. As it was they profited by the slice of luck, and going strongly in the last few minutes, fairly snatched a victory when such a result seemed almost impossible. Both sides had to wage warfare against a strong wind, and the advantage of having the elements in their favour was most noticeable in the general run of the play. The United prevailed in the first half to a great extent on the account alone, and whilst Muir was kept busily employed Foulkes had only on rare occasions to handle. In the second half, the conditions were reversed, and Everton were even slightly more dangerous in the moiety than their opponents had previously been. But taking the game all round, there was little to choice between the teams. The Everton forwards were not more efficient than the front rank of the Blades, the only difference being in the style adopted to achieve success. Whilst the home quintet tried short passing, which was, by the way, too frequently-intercepted by the watchful United halves, the visitors went in for long swinging crosses from centre to wing, and thence to opposite wing. The superfluous trickery of the Everton inside men itself, often defeated its object, and in infusion of the Sheffield lunges would have acted like a beneficial tonic. Sharp was not sufficiently attended to, particularly in the second half, and when it is seen that the three goals were obtained almost directly from the centres, this seems somewhat strange. The tussles between Settle and Foulkes were most humorous, but it is perhaps, as well that the big goalkeeper has a genial temper, for he has been known to fall on some players for similar offences, and one would not like to see the Everton skipper obliterated. The halves were fairly successful, and Balmer gave a splendid display, but Watson was decidedly weak in tackling, and the two busy B's on the United right bothered him considerably. Both goalkeepers rendered excellent services, some shots bringing them full length in clearing, whilst others required delicate manipulation. Balmer provided-a surprise with his long ranges items, and there was no mistaking the necessary of his aim, but Foulkes held the fort gallantly and some of his saves smacked of the goal artist, so neatly were they accomplished. The United halves were about on a pair with those on the home side, reaching a fairly level standard without being unduly prominent, whilst of the backs Thickett could lay claim to pre-eminence. Emulating the methods of successful entertainers, the Everton players reserved their choicest selection for the closing item, and whereas up to this period the bulk of their audience had been somewhat gloomy, their final rush sent the crowd away with a cheerful smile of satisfaction, overspreading their countenances.

A WIN IN THE WIND AT EVERTON
Athletic News - Monday 08 October 1900
By The Loiterer
Everton gave their supporters a bit of a fright by the manner in which they shaped against Sheffield United during nine-tenths of the game at Goodison Park, and it was only when everybody present had settled themselves down to a draw that they surprisingly obliged with a couple of goals, and won by the comfortable score of three goals to one. Everton were represented by the same side that has temped fate on their behalf throughout the season, whilst the United brought the exact combination that carried them through that wonderful series of Cup-tie struggles two years ago. Not only that, but the players occupied the self-same positions as they did during this memorable period and a rare, good display they gave. Unfortunately for the complete success of the game, both from a player’s and a spectator’s point of view, a strong wind blew from goal to goal, causing the ball to describe all manner of parabolic curves, and, like the boomerang of the Australian aborigine, often came sailing gracefully back to the place from which it had been forcibly propelled. Little wonder then that the play never reached a high standard and but for the lively five minutes at the finish, ‘twould have been voted a tame exhibition.
UNITED TAKE THE LEAD
Having been successful in naming, Needham naturally took advantage of the wind, and for the greater part of the first half Everton were easily held in check. Only ten minutes had elapsed when Almond received a pass from the right wing, and steadying himself, sent the ball beautifully into the corner of the net, quite out of Muir’s reach. Somewhat nettled by this reverse the Everton left wing raced down, and Turner, getting close in, tested Foulke with a swift low shot. The burly custodian was so slow he clearing that Settle came along, full steam ahead, and attempted to put the pair into the net. Naturally the collision had no effort on the custodian, and the diminutive Settle played up at Foulke, what time the massive goalkeeper glanced wonderingly down at his opponent in astonishment at such impertinences. ‘Twas a comical contretemps and the crowd reared hilariously. This was not the only instance of a similar nature but the result was always the same, and it must be admitted that Fouke took everything in good part. United were distinctly the more dangerous during this half, and one shot from Hedley, which brought Muir full length and another from Almond, which was tipped over the bar, de (bottom of page missing) was beaten by a header from Turner, Sharp having in the first place sent in a beautiful centre which furnished Turner’s opportunity. United were often aggressive after this, and when Hedley got clean past everybody but Muir, and then shot outside the upright, the rest of his side were so dumbfounded that they lay down on the grass to recover their composure. Five minutes from the finish, Sharp centred and Settle shot in, and as the ball was going wide of the mark, Proudfoot directed it past Fouke. before the chorus died away when another centre from Sharp, gave Abbott an opening and the third point was added.
A FEW REFLECTIONS
Everton were fortunate in being able to claim such a decisive victory, for on the play there was little to choose between the teams. Not a goal was scored by either side when playing against the wind, and the latter element was a most important factor in the afternoon’s performance. The Everton forwards in the first half were disappointing and many smart sequences of passing were rendered abortive by weak finishes. During this moiety the United backs easily held their opponent in check, and by infusing more energy into their movements the visitors not only baulked the home front rank time after time, but kept the Everton defence in a state of incessant activity by their incisive attacks. The second half saw matters in a different light, and Foulke could not complain of lack of employment. Sharp was the leading spirit in the forwards, his centres being really excellent but for some occult reason he was not property fed in the second half, and the most dangerous part of the Everton attack had, for the greater part of this period, little chance of demonstrating his cleverness. Towards the close, it must have dawned upon the men around him, that the matter required serious attention, and the result was two goals in five minutes. The halves were not so successful as usual, though it could not be said that any of the three played a poor game. Balmer was in excellent form, and evidently thinking it was time to give the forwards a few lessons in shooting, tested Foulke with several beauties, but Watson was decidedly weak, and allowed the United right-wing considerable latitude by reason of his weak tackling. Though beaten, the visitors gave a capital display, and seemed certain to share the honours almost to the close of the game. Their forwards were vigorous and effective; long, swinging passes, and fine centres from Bennett and Priest being the chief features, whilst the shooting was deadly. Muir, however, was an obstacle to their success and many excellent efforts were foiled by the Everton custodian. But I should imagine of all the players on the field Hedley would be the most dissatisfied with his individual play, and it was certainly a surprise to everyone present when he missed that open goal. The halves and backs were always in evidence, but the former are not so clever as of yore. The bandaged warrior Thickett was the pick of the backs, and Fouke kept goal in the style of a skilled veteran. Both in attack and defence the United showed sound play, but Everton are a dangerous side, and they are apt to do just the opposite to what one expects. They came with a rare rush at the finish, and the bulk of the crowd went away with smiling faces, for had it not been posted up that Liverpool had also proved victorious at Derby.  Appended are the teams;- Everton.- Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, McDonald, Proudfoot, Settle (Captain), and Turner, forwards. Sheffield United;- Foulke, goal; Thickett and Boyle backs; Johnson, Morren, and Needham, half-backs; Bennett, Beers, Hedley, Almond, and Priest, forwards.

FAMOUS CLUBS AND GROUNDS
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 13 October 1900
NEWCASTLE UNITED
By Perseus
Newcastle’s consuming desire for fame, which burns with ever-increasing potency in the heart of the vast populace on Tyneside, has never before seemed nearer happy gratification. Since the well-remembered reconstruction in 1895 the United has made immense strides, money having flowed in like a huge tidal wave, and lifted the club to a pinnacle of prosperity so high as to be entirely beyond the reach of any but a favoured few. This in regard to the body of support and its financial results; in a playing results; in a playing sense the club has also been successful, but in such a modified degree, that at present it cannot be placed along with North End, Aston Villa, and their own Northern rivals, Sunderland, as having made history. They hope, however, to lay some special claim to distinction this season, and proudly point to the fact that they and the Wearsiders have gone a longer period than any other of the Leaguers without sustaining defeat.
A TALENTED TEAM.
The team on which Newcastle are replying for the early realisation of these hopes is one in which it is possible to place very great confidence. Without a weak spot, the team all through is a talented one, though no one, however strong his Tyneside tendencies, would call it “the team of all the talents”- the title which Tom Watson arrogated to his crack Sunderland combination. Still a better balanced eleven than that of the United would not be easy to find at present, as will be seen from the following names, the origin of the players being indicated by the clubs in parentheses;- M. Kingsley (Turton), goal; D. Gardner (Third Lanark) and Burgess (Dundee and Millwall), backs; Ghee (St. Mirren), Aitken (Ayr), and Carr (local), half-backs; Rogers (Grimsby), A. Gardner (Leith Athletic), Peddie (Third Lanark), McFarlane (Airdrieonians), and Fraser (Dumbarton and Notts County), forwards. And foremost among other players in the club ranks are Allan (Dundee and Millwall), Niblo (Linthouse), Laidlaw (Leith Athletic), and Heywood (Turton). Thus 11 out of the 15 are Scotchmen, keeping up the Newcastle and Sunderland tradition of playing men from across the border. Since the coming of the Rentonians under auspices of Tom Watson, these clubs have never forsaken this policy. As to the merits of the present team, the goalkeeper is one of the safest in the country, as proved by his record only two goals having been obtained against him in half a dozen matches; Dave Gardner is a superb back, and Burgess makes a good partner; the halves are hard-working and effective, especially the versatile Aitken, who has played in every position except goal; while the forwards are speedy, and combine cleverly.
FROM PEMURY TO PROSPERITY
The present prosperous position of the club has not bene attained without much difficulty indeed, the successful side of the story only runs back about six years. The old West End had many a hard fight to hold its banner aloft as long as it did, and East End, too, had difficulties. Only when forces were joined did the game go really merrily. The reconstruction took place in 1895-in the Metropole-on the principle that East End should choose six of the directorate and the new blood a similar number. This suited all parties, and old West Enders came in, among them Mr. W. Neesham, formerly president of West End and ever since the reconstruction president of United- one of the best friends Newcastle football ever possessed. Some very old cricketers may remember him as the jovial soul who, thirty years ago, kept wicket for the Northumberland county eleven. In the old days of West End he had as lieutenant that smart official, Mr. T. Watson, who subsequently went to Sunderland, while among the men who have helped to stablish and maintain the game at a high standard in Newcastle are Messrs. W. Bramwell (hon, treasurer), James Telford, a most courteous director, W.H. Golding, a fearful a fearful worker, Alexander Turnbull, J. Cameron, Joseph Bell, and the old Wearsider, Johnny Auld. Furthermore, the club has in Mr. Frank Watt a capital secretary-a most genial official except when you mention one particular word, “pooling”-a doubly dyed red rag.
PRODIGIOUS STRIDES
How vast the strides made during the past few years may be seen from a few figures I gathered on a recent visit to Newcastle. In 1894-5. Immediately preceding the reconstruction, the income was £2,700; four years later and again last season it exceeded £11,000. Before the reconstruction there was a debt of £800; not only has that been worked off, but a sum of something like £6,000 has been spent of the ground, all of it actually paid, and the club has no millstone of adverse balance round it neck; indeed, I have an idea there is a reserve fund. Take again the question of the ground. In 1895 it was possible by means of much squeezing to get 9,000 spectators on the ground; today there is room for 35,000, and the average attendance is 16,000 or 17,000. Formerly St. James’s Park was one of the most uneven and unfair pitches in the country; now there is only an imperceptible slope; while the stand accommodation is splendid, and the Press have a well-appointed box all to themselves. The lease of the ground standing in Mr. Neesham’s name runs out in about four years, but there is no fear of any difficulty in obtaining a renewal.
TYNESIDE STALWARTS.
Only a few of the players who represented the old East or West End clubs may be known to the present generation, but several names will at least be recognised as those of past players of repute. There were, for instance, that fine man Kelso also of North End, Everton, and Celtic renown; Collins whose sad death in the South-last season I think it was- caused universal regret; Tommy McInnes, the clever left winger, who subsequently went to Notts Forest; Willie Graham, a brother of the famous johnny, who formed one of North End’s unequalled trio; Ralph Aitken, of the old Dumbarton school, and one of the first Scotchmen to come to West End. Among others were a wonderfully good local back named Jeffery; Whitton, a first-rate goalkeeper; R. Foyer, said to be another such a back as D. Gardner; J. Henderson from the Clyde; McKechnie, of the star Renton team; and in later days they have had no more loyal servant than A. Aitken, centre half in the present team. He and his bosom friend Wardrope received about £145 each from their joint benefit last year, and Wardrope is now with Middlesbrough, Stott, another stalwart, who used to captain United, but is now in business in Newcastle, had a benefit of £178. The United directors pride themselves on the cordial relations maintained with the players.
METHODS OF MANAGEMENT
Unlike many clubs, United fine it better to entrust the selection of their team, from week to week to the tall directorate rather than to a small committee; and nominally they appoint a captain each week, but the choice is always D. Gardner, in every sense a sound man, cool and judicious as well as a brilliant player himself. It is he who has a special back-heel kick which nobody understands, and which nonplusses every forward against whom he brings it off. “He is sure to fail with it before the match is over,” said an old international watching a match at St. James’ Park this season. “Nay, he’s as safe as possible,” said Mr. James Telford, who was sitting beside him, and when the whistle sounded the closure Johnny McPherson turned round and admitted that it was “safe as a house.” Having sketched very shortly a few of the salient features of United’s rise and progress, what are the prospects for the future? Excellent. This is the third year in Division 1., and there is every reason to hope that the playing results will be better than ever, while Newcastle’s throbbing population of 230,000, not to mention the 100,000 just over the river at Gateshead, and the people in the other thickly inhabited districts close at hand, will see to it that any advance in playing success is rewarded with stronger and stronger numerical and financial support.
Reverting to the subject of St. James’s Park I may say that last week one of our correspondents, under the impression that the improvements were not nearly so radical as they really are, alluded to the ground as still unfair to visiting clubs. As a matter of fact it is in every sense one of the best in the county. As Mr. Watt says, by tremendous expenditure the slope has been reduced to less than a yard in the whole length of the field, thus making the incline almost imperceptible. 

MANCHESTER CITY 1 EVERTON 0
October 15 1900. The Liverpool Mercury
These teams met at Hyde-road, before about 20,000 spectators. The sides were as follow: - Everton: - Muir, goal, Balmer, and Watson, backs, Wolstenholmes, Booth, and Abbott, halfbacks, Sharp, McDonald, Proudfoot, Settle (captain), and Turner, forwards. Manchester City: - Williams, goal, Read, and Jones, backs, Moffatt, Smith and Holmes, halfbacks, Meredith, Davies, Cassidy, Williams (f), and Dougal, forwards. The City won the toss, and had the wind and sun in their favour, and Everton were the first to attack dangerously, but the ball was quickly away on the home left, and Muir had to concede a corner from a smart header from Davies. Balmer put in good defensive work, and following pressure on the Everton goal, Muir mulled a long shot from Moffatt, though he fortunately recovered himself and cleared. In close following, Turner and Settle put in clinking shot, and when the letter was again kicking for goal, Read pulled him up unfairly, and nearly brought about disaster. Dashing away Dougal centred almost from the line, and Cassidy being well up put the ball past Muir. Abbott then missed from a long range and Proudfoot shot into Williams hands, whilst at the other end Muir brought off capital saves from Davies and Cassidy. Shortly afterwards, Sharp failed to take a pass when favourably placed, and at the interval the score remained unaltered. Soon after resuming McDonald put in a magnificent shot which kept out by throwing himself full length and this was followed by an effort from Wolstenholmes, which brought about a fruitless corner. Following an effort by Turner. Sharp missed badly, and during the next few minutes Meredith and Davies, led Abbott and Watson a merry dance, with the result that plenty of work was found for the City left wing. Balmer was successful in keeping out the home forwards, and an attempt on his part to score, called for Williams best attention. Towards the close the Everton forwards put a big effort forward to get on level terms, and were somewhat unfortunate in not achieving their object. McDonald was in the way of a shot by Proudfoot, and during the last few minutes the home custodian was frequently called upon. No scoring was, however, forthcoming, and the City win a hard game. Result Manchester City 1 Everton nil.

MANCHESTER CITY EVERTON.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Monday 15 October 1900
About 15,000 people witnessed this match in showery weather at Manchester. Early in the game the City forwards attacked, and from an excellent centre from Dougal Cassidy scored the first goal for the home team. Up to the interval the game was close, but no further scoring took place. On resuming some good work was done by both sides, but if anything the home men Had the best of the exchangee, and on several occasions Muir's charge was nearlv penetrated. The visiting backs, however, defended stubbornly. After a fast game Manchester City ran out winners by 1 goal to nil.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 MANCHESTER CITY RESERVES 1
October 15 1900. The Liverpool Mercury
At Goodison Park. Everton started with a strong breeze, but after some midfield play the visitors left got away the attack being maintained for a little while. Everton forwards by good passing reached the end where Worthington shot wide. The visitors had another turn, a shot from Harvey hitting the crossbar. After this near shave the home forwards cane away in good style, the left wing being prominent and after Gray had just missed, Taylor centred well, but Nixon efforts were valueless. The City backs struck to their work, and several well meant attacks came to nought. The City forwards at length got away, and after more aggressive work by Everton they came again. Kitchen saving well from Scotson. Cox saved a couple of shots, and he again distinguished himself in several other attacks. Towards the interval the City forwards began to put on pressure. After the resumption Dartnall scored for the visitors. Each goal had narrow escapes, Everton being the more persistent. Dawson and Worthington scored before the close, and Everton winning by 3 goals to 1. (Game 7) Everton: - Kitchen, goal, Halliday, and Eccles, backs, Taylor (J), Blythe, and Taylor (r), halfbacks, Nixon, Dawson, Worthington, Gray, and Corrin, forwards .

EVERTON REVIEW
October 15 1900. The Liverpool Mercury
Local follows of the game quite anticipated that Everton's visit to Manchester would have resulted in the annexation of full points, and that these were not forthcoming must to them have come as a big surprise. When one scans the personnel of the respective teams, and then takens into consideration the actual run of the game, it cannot be denied that football is a game shrouded with uncertainty. The City team, with but one exception was the team that waded through the difficulties of Second League Football, and that they should defeat a combination of what is generally conceded bright particular stars of the football world, redounds greatly to their credit. That their victory was well earned goes without saying, and to their success must be attributed the whole heartedness of their work, which stood out in marked contrast to the go-as-you-pleasue methods of the visitors. From first to last they were exceptionally keen on the ball, were tolerant but occasionally and when matters became somewhat involved, there was always in big effort forthcoming, which would turn the side in their favour. The Evertonians were evidently of one mind, as far as the ultimate issue was concerned, for almost to a man their best efforts were apparently reserved for the closing stages, but unfortunately for them, there was not the repetition of the Sheffield United match in store, and it was painfully and forcibly demonstrated that they must keep themselves freely extended throughout the game if success is top crown their efforts. What the ‘'Cits'' lacked in skill, and by comparison this was but little, they certainly made amends by their untiring efforts to monopolise the play and not even the most ordinary observer of the game could begrudge them victory. One was not prepared for a moderate exhibition by the Everton forwards, and though there were weaknesses noticeable in other departments, the adverse issue must be in great measure attributed to them. The electric flashes of Sharp, the dash of Proudfoot, and the general effectiveness of Settle and Turner were wanting and it was only on odd occasions that a wholly concerted movement was indulged in. the persistent go-aheadness of the whole of the City van was a striking feature of the game, and it is a somewhat usual item, so far as the Everton club is concerned to chorine that the right wing pair were allowed to cut out the play to their own particularly liking. Abbott was perhaps overgenerous by competition in his attentions to the winger, but it was at full back where the greatest quarter was allowed, as on several occasions Watson frequently paid the penalty of hesitating by greatly endangering his side. In Balmer was a great source of strength; his fearless tackling, clean kicking, not to mention a splendid shot levelled at the City goal, were efforts that were duly appreciated by the big crowd, while in goal, with but one slip, which nearly proved fatal, no exception could be taken to the display by Muir. Booth and Wolstenholmes played a clever game, and it was unfortunate for the club that those in front of them could not make better use of their chances, afforded them from this quarter. While the forwards were not as a body united, there were several fine individual efforts, and shots that with ordinary luck, would have brought about the desired result. During the progress of the game, Williams the home custodian, effected smart saves from McDonald, Settle, and Wolstenholmes, one under almost impossible conditions, but still, there was not that [leasing display that has characterised the line as a whole in their previous engagements, and it is to be hoped that the players will bear in mind that close pursuit of the ball, and concerted action are more likely attributes to success than individual effort. For chasing the leather the home forwards were veritable gluttons, and while there was a general distribution of the work along the line, special mention must be made to Meredith, who took full advantage of the quarter allowed him, and initiated many dangerous movements. There appeared to be some doubt as to whether the offside rule had been infringed, when the City secured the only goal of the match, but the linesman was in a good position for judging the point, and it was on his decision that the referee awarded. The halves were a hard working trio, and Jones, Read, and Williams formed a powerful defence. On the play the City fully deserved to win, and by their victory they have reversed the result of last season, when they were defeated at home by two goals to one.

MANCHESTER CITY v.  EVERTON
Manchester Courier - Monday 15 October 1900
At Hyde-road, before 16,000 spectators Proudfoot started for the visitors, and Settle and Proudfoot were the first to take the ball into the home half, where Moffatt and Read pulled them up. The game then went the other way, and F. Williams went very near scoring with a long shot which just skimmed the post. Almost immediately after, Meredith received and headed into Muir’s hands. The City players continued to monopolise the play, and Cassidy and Williams both made efforts to score. The visitors next tried to get away, but Proudfoot was pulled up by Jones, who returned with a big kick, but Balmer and Watson were both on the alert and defended smartly. A long shot by Moffatt almost caught Muir napping, for he very nearly allowed the ball to roll into the net, and only just recovered in time to give a corner. Sharp and McDonald made efforts to take the ball into the City half, where Holmes pulled them up, and returned to the other end, where Meredith shot over the bar. Then visitors next created some excitement by repeatedly beating the home defenders, until they came to Williams, but here they stopped, and the ball was again returned towards centre. Settle obtained possession, and from long range forced Williams to exert himself, and in his efforts to save he had to throw himself at the ball before effecting a clearance. Dougal was next prominent with a splendid run in his efforts to reach the ball before it sailed over the goal line, and he succeeded in getting in a centre, which Cassidy easily placed into the net. Sharp next received a pass from Settle, and he made straight for the goal, but missed getting in his shot, and the ball was cleared. Some excitement was created by Turner and Read racing down together, Turner having the ball at his toes, but Read’s tenacity in sticking to his opponent resulted in Turner running the ball over the line. Half time was soon afterwards called, Manchester City leading by one goal to none. When the game was resumed McDonald almost brought about the downfall of the City goal with a stinging shot, which Williams only just saved, and soon afterwards he gave a corner in clearing from Proudfoot. Dougal and Cassidy passed well together, and the former gave Cassidy a splendid centre, which he at once utilised by forcing Muir to catch the ball. After City had applied further pressure, the Everton forwards raced towards Williams, and the City custodian in saving a shot from McDonald, somewhat luckily knocked the ball against the post, and it went outside. A free kick against F Williams for pushing was very soon turned into the Everton half, but Dougal was pulled up for getting off-side. Sharp next gave Holmes something to do, and the Everton player forced Holmes to concede a corner. This looked rather dangerous for the home team, but the City defenders succeeded in keeping them at bay. The visitors continued to have most of the game at this point, and tried very hard to get through Settle, with long shots, and Sharp with sprints along the wing, being great sources of danger to the City defenders. The visitors made great efforts to get through in the closing stages of the game, but the home defenders were wide awake and succeeded in keeping out all their efforts. The excitement was high near the finish, as a corner kick to Everton was conceded, the City players all devoting themselves to saving their goal, but relief came when time was called, the home team being deserving winners, as they had played by far the best game from start to finish.
Manchester City 1 Everton 0.

A CAPITAL PERFORMANCE BY MANCHESTER CITY
Athletic News - Monday 15 October 1900
By Harricus
Had Saturday bene a favourable day there would have been a rare gate at Manchester on the occasion of the visit of Everton, who are looked upon as one of the cracks of the League. Just about two o’clock, when folks would be preparing to attend the game, the rain came down in torrents, but it cleared up long before the time of the kick-off, and during the progress of the game we were actually favoured with an outburst of sunshine, but finished up in a passing shower. Therefore, under the circumstances, the City directorate must have been well satisfied with an attendance approaching 20,000. There was no change, I believe, on either side from the elevens which did duty the previous week, both being at full strength; so that a tip-top encounter was anticipated, with the chance of a victory for the Mancunians. The victory came right enough, but I have seen much better games this season, though on that score I should hardly imagine that the followers of the City will lodge any complaints, seeing that the result (1-0) was on their side. The City, who had to make a change of colours owing to their opponents having the first call on the blue, gained a decided advantage by winning the toss, for they had a pretty strong wind at their backs, and they made the best use of it, for Williams was very seldom indeed troubled in the first half, the bulk of the play being at the other end. When the Evertonians did get on the move Proudfoot and the half-backs showed a decided preference for the left wing, in fact Sharp was almost a passage on the outside right, and he hardly ever touched the ball during the first quarter of an hour, but when he was allowed to take a corner kick about this time he made the best use of it.
THE ONLY GOAL DISPUTED.
The only goal of the match came after about twenty-five minutes had passed by, and it was rather a debatable point, in fact the Everton captain told me that it was ten yards offside, but then, of course, the players always take the view favourable to their side. Dougal, who throughout played a forward game, ran in, and sending across, Cassidy netted the ball. There was a strong appeal against Dougal, but after consulting the linesman on that side, Mr. Strawson pointed to the centre of the field to the delight of the crowd. There was little of note happened in the first half, but the City well earned their lead, which they maintained to the end. The ball was again placed in the net from a capital centre by Meredith but as the scorer, Dougal, deliberately and with malice aforethought hooked the ball through with his hands- he couldn’t at it by any other means- there was nothing to count. Play smartened up considerably, the Evertonians striving hard to get on even terms with their opponents so much so that the City defenders continually kicked into touch to prevent danger, and sometimes unnecessarily so, but there was no more scoring to be done, so that Everton had to return to the opposition city disappointed.
EVERTON BELOW REPUTATION.
I must say, too, that I was terribly disappointed with their display, for they are undoubtedly one of the best teams in the League, but I suppose Saturday was one of their off-days. The forwards of whom are have heard so much were anything but terrors, and the instructions to the home half-backs to worry them, which they did, evidently told its tale, for the attackers were never so dangerous as to really upset the City defence. I rather sympathised with Sharp, for he was terribly neglected, but even when he ahd the chance of displaying his speed and abilities he failed to avail himself of the opportunity. One failing is his inability to trap the ball, and with two powerful fellows like Jones and Holmes knocking around, an opponent needs to be off with the ball first turn to get clear. His partner, a man of Irish, Scotch, and English experience prior to throwing in his lot with his present club, was hardly up to Everton stap, for though he attempts class movements he is not really clever enough or dashing enough. Proudfoot worked hard, but did not seen particularly happy, while Settle his best to make headway on his won with a fair amount of success, and got in several shots, but Turner, who went off with a rush, found another man who could run alongside him and bustle him off the ball. It was thus hardly a day for the Everton forwards. Wolstenholme was perhaps the best of the half-backs for he plays good football, and looks a likely sort of player. He had the misfortune to kick Dougal on the nose and draw blood, but though the crowd howled I failed to see any deliberate intention of damaging Dougal’s proboscis.
BALMER AN ARTIST
The best man on the side was Balmer at right back, the best back on the field in fact. He stands no nonsense, and his kicking is a treat, his partner in contradistinction being of the quiet order, though fairly effective. The City played a good hard game throughout, and were well worthy of the two points which fell to their lot. They went off with determination, and kept their opponents from getting into their stride and therein lies the secret of their success. When one thinks of Manchester City, the name of Willie Meredith is bound to crop up first, and on Saturday the Welsh International- there were three of them in the team by the way- was in his best vein, skipping over outstretched legs and right away along the line, and ever willing to assist his colleagues by banging the ball right across instead of placing into touch as many do. I have advocated the placing of Cassidy in the centre at the outset, instead of having to bring him there at half-time, which is a sign of weakness, and though essentially a left winger I think he is the best centre forward the City possess. He is big and keeps the ball going though he does not shoot so well as when on the wing where he has more scope. The left wing played their part well, though Dougal has a tendency to lie offside, and may thus hamper his side by such tactics. The halves played better than I have seen them for some time, and Read, as a back, was only surpassed by Balmer, if indeed he was surpassed. I was not aware that he was a sprinter, but he fairly stopped Turner’s “applecart,” and it was just as well, for if Everton’s outside-left had been opposed by weak men he would have done some damage, at least it looked that way to me. Williams, too, deserves a word of praise for the manner in which he kept out the Everton shots towards the close of the game, at a time when the result might easily have bene turned. Certainly the victory went to the better team on the day’s play. The teams were;-
Manchester City.- C. Williams, goal; Read and Jones, abcks; Moffatt, Smith and Holmes, half-backs; Meredith, Davies, Cassidy, F. Williams, and Dougal, forwards. Everton.- Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, McDonald, Proudfoot, Settle (Captain) and Turner, forwards. Referee; Mr. J.H. Strawson, Lincoln.

LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 15 October 1900
By the Loiterer
Everton rather disappointed us by their defeat at Manchester, but there is only the old going, and we can take the usual course of putting it down to what most people think is always conceded, i.e., the value of playing on only own pitch. Still if the League championship is coming Everton-wards a defeat at Manchester is a serious thing, as I think there are many difficult obstacles to be overcome.
Like their seniors, the City reserve team give us a bit of a fright at Goodison Park. They scored early on in the second half and the equaliser was a long time in coming. When it did come off matters were very lively in the City goal. Dawson beat Cox and keeping up, Worthington put on a third goal. To said the result was a surprise is a mild way of putting it, for the Manchester goalkeeper gave us the impression he could stop shots all day. Cos played really a fine game, some of his saves being really remarkable. The backs all played well, Meehan still being a good back. The team, however, were not so smart as their opponents, but all were plodders, and their weight got them out of many a difficult position. Their forwards spoiled a lot of good work by faulty passing at the finish, and their attacks were robbed of much sting by allowing the Everton backs too much scope. Everton were the better team, the defence being very safe owing to the good work done by the half-backs J. and R. Taylor and Blythe. The forwards carried a passenger in the outside-right but the others put in some fine touches, being quick on the ball and fairly accurate at goal, but until the game was well advanced Cox looked as if he could stop whatever was put in.

BURSLEM PORT VALE v  EVERTON
London Evening Standard - Tuesday 16 October 1900
A friendly match between the above clubs was played at Burslem yesterday, Everton proving victorious by three goals to one.

BURSLEM PORT VALE v  EVERTON
Birmingham Daily Gazette - Tuesday 16 October 1900
With the object of assisting Port Vale funds Everton yesterday sent down a team to Cobridge, but the weather, as on Saturday, was cold and stormy, and the attendance as a consequence was small, while the going was heavy and slippery. At the interval Everton led by 3 goals to 0 and Port Vale scoring one in the second half the visitors finally won by 3 goals to 1. Teams;- Port Vale; Maybury, goal;  Stokes and Cook, backs; Machin, Beech, and Seaton, half-backs; Eardley, prince, Pankhurst, Peake, and Heamer, forwards. Everton; Muir, goal; Balmer and Eccles, backs; J. Taylor, Booth, and R. Taylor, half-backs; Roche, Dawson, Proudfoot, Settle (Captain) and Corrin, forwards.

Jack Bell
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 17 October 1900
It is highly probable that Jack Bell, late of the Celtic, will be transferred to Everton soon. Bell, who is now established as a cycle agent in Liverpool, is quite ready to play for Everton, and when the question transfer fee has been settled he will turn out.

FAMOUS CLUBS AND GROUNDS
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 20 October 1900
BURY
By “Red Rose”
The history of the Shakers provides one of the brightest and happiest chapters in the annals of Lancashire Association football. Though short, their career has been a merry one. ’Tis little more than a dozen years since the Bury club rose above junior level although the real formation of the organisation took place in the summer of 1885—there was no close season then—the town of Bury being a Rugby strong hold. Since that period they have undoubtedly been. Fortune’s favourites, and they hold the unique distinction of having won every cup for which they have entered—from the English down to the Lancashire Junior Cup—in addition to securing the Championships of the Lancashire League, the Palatine League, and English League (Division II). This magnificent array of achievements was secured without a superfluity of men or money, and not even Everton, Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Newcastle United, with all the mammoth cash bags at their disposal, have accomplished doughtier deeds than the plucky and daring band of footballers whose headquarters are situated at Gigg-lane. It is fresh within the memory of all how the blue riband of English footballdom (the English Cup) was secured last season without the cost of single penny for extra training, &c., and notwithstanding the fact that in each of the first three rounds they were drawn away from home. The League Championship yet remains to be secured. With only a restricted population upon which to draw for spectators and support, the officials can never hope to cope with other League clubs in the matter of engaging stars,” paying princely salaries to players or having a list of first-class reserve men to fall back upon. Prior to last season, when their coffers were enriched considerably by success in the English Cup competition, they were never in a very flourishing financial condition, and to an organisation thus handicapped the winning of the League Championship is no very easy matter. Never, however, had the officials a stronger or more evenly balanced team at their disposal than now, and players and supporters express confidence that April next will find the Shakers at or near the top of the League ladder. But enough of the present and future. Let us hark back to the formation of club, and take a brief glance at its early history.
A STRAPPING YOUNGSTER.
Bury people probably Gained their earliest knowledge of the game from their neighbours at Bolton at a time when a couple of Rugby clubs flourished within the confines of their town. As has been the case throughout Lancashire, the handling had to give way to the dribbling code, and with the formation of an Association team came the doom of Rugger in the district. At a public meeting in April, 1885, the club was formally established. Mr. J. Hall being the first president, and Mr. J. D. Turner hon. secretary. The present field at Gigg-lane was rented from the Earl of Derby, and although this may somewhat inferior to those possessed by Everton, Liverpool, Sunderland, Aston Villa, and the Sheffield clubs, it is an excellent playing pitch, and will probably do service for some years to come. In a series of articles on Accrington and Church football last year I described the circumstances under which Johnny Horne and other Accrington players went over to Bury regularly to assist the newly-fledged Associationists. To give the new venture a slight fillip, Accrington and Church were enraged to play an exhibition game at Bury on June 6th 1885. If memory serves me aright the Reds proved victorious four goals to two. Bury’s initial game was with Little Lever on the latter’s ground, and the result was draw, Wigan providing the first victory on the Gigg-lane enclosure. Bury met the pick of the junior elevens well as most of the reserves of stronger teams the first season, during which they recorded rather more wins than losses. The first 12 mouths resulted in an adverse balance of over £8 remaining against the club. In the meantime Mr. Tom Hargreaves had been elected secretary, and well and faithfully did he perform the duties pertaining to that office for a great number of years. The gentlemen forming the committee were not persons to allow the grass to grow under their feet.
A VETERAN HALF.
Following the lead of other clubs efforts were made to strengthen the eleven by the engagement of outsiders. Malpass, Sheffield Wednesday, amongst others was engaged, but as events turned out, a far greater capture was made when George Ross, that sturdy, reliable old half-back was signed. It is generally supposed that Ross was a Scottish importation, but this is incorrect. Although a Scotchman by birth, he was bred and brought up in Simnel town, learning the rudiments of the game with the Bury Wesleyans. For 13 years this doughty old warrior has been inseparable from the ranks of the Bury team, and can yet play as useful and energetic a game as the majority of his young compeers. In 1887-8, 22 wins were recorded against a dozen losses, and with the engagement of Bob Conway, a famous Accringtonian, and Steel, of Bolton Wanderers, the team was considerably strengthened. Amongst other victories recorded about this time was one of 13—0 against Brierfield, but the Accrington Reds knocked all the “cockiness ” out of the Shakers by travelling down the Rossendale Valley, and defeating them five goals to three.
LEAGUE CONQUESTS.
The English League having proved a decided success, efforts were made to establish a tournament on the same basis for Lancashire clubs. Bury played a prominent part in the formation of the Lancashire League, and were ably aided by Blackpool, Fleetwood Rangers, Nelson, Blackburn Park Road, and other clubs. At the end of the first season Bury were second on the list, the plucky Higher Walton lads being at the head. Bury had previously made several unavailable attempts to win the Lancashire Junior Cup, but this year their efforts met with success, Blackpool being overcame at Blackburn. The next season a fairly strong team representing Preston North End visited Gigg-lane and, much to Nick Ross’s astonishment, met with a reverse of 4-1. Now Bury can be said to have risen above the class of junior football. In 1890-91 they were the champions of the Lancashire League, and won 30 out of the 40 matches played. It was not, therefore surprising that they should be allowed to compete in the Lancashire Senior Cup competition the following year, but it was certainly a bigger surprise when they won the trophy at the first time of asking, after accounting for Newton Heath, Accrington, Everton, and Blackburn Rovers—four very formidable clubs. This, notwithstanding the great success which attended their efforts last season, must be classed, from a playing point of view, as their most successful season. Out of 43 matches played, 37 were won and only four lost, the team preserving an unbeaten record at Gigg-lane, the Lancashire League championship being secured with 40 points out of a possible 44. Next season Bury had to remain content with third place, although J. Plant and W. Barbour had joined and greatly strengthened their team, but in the third round of the English Cup competition Rossendale visited Gigg-lane, ana defeated the homesters by seven goals to one—one of the severest thrashings Bury sustained for some time.
A MEMORABLE TEST MATCH.
Seven years ago a number of new men were secured, and, upon being elected members of the Second Division of the English League in 1894-5, they earned the right of in the test matches by gaining the championship in the most hollow fashion. Blackburn people will not forget the memorable test match played at Ewood Park between Liverpool and Bury, in April, 1898. The teams were as evenly matched as possible, and the struggle waxed fast and furious right from the kick-off. Bury gained the lead, and the excitement was at fever-pitch as the Liverpool forwards made assault after assault on the Bury stronghold, only to beaten back by the resolute Bury defenders. Montgomery, who had been performing admirably between the sticks, was ordered off the field during the last few minutes, and remained outside the touch line and cheered his men to repel the Liverpool invaders. This they did until the whistle tootled, and thus entered the charmed circle of First Division football.
A PERIOD OF DEPRESSION
Without a superfluity of funds or influence, and without the engagementof an eleven of “stars,” Bury have generally maintained a good position in the football League. At one time, owing to the poor support accorded them by the Bury public, they sank into very low water, and a remarkable rumour gained no little credence throughout the county to the effect that the Bury officials had decided to transfer the whole club—players, position in the League, and the whole bag of tricks—to a South Lancashire borough, which was making gallant though unsuccessful attempts to gain elevated position in the football world. This wholesale transfer, however, could not and did not come into effect. Now, thanks to the success in Cup ties, the exchequer is in a healthy condition, and the officials have no overdraft at the bank to confront them—more than can be said of the League clubs removed from the very large towns and cities. Bury cannot boast of a long list of famous players who have worn the club’s colours. As previously stated, the officials have never speculated in football “stars,” and even now, when holders of the English Cup and one of the leaders of the League, the eleven possesses no players who stand out head and shoulders above their fellows. McLuckie is almost as fine a centre-forward as can be found the two kingdoms, and the other forwards are worthy a place in any eleven, local men though the majority of them are Jimmy Settle, now of Everton, gained international honours whilst at Bury, but the prestige of the club has been built up by men of the useful, consistent type.
THE “SHAKERS.”
From outset of their career, Bury have been commonly known as the “Shakers.” It is not exactly known how they came into such a nickname, but the late chairman, Mr. Ingham, is credited with theresponsibility. He was in the habit of assuring opponents that his men would give them a good shaking before the ninety minutes had expired, and, as the seldom failed to fulfil his prophecies, the term “Shakers” quickly became applied to them.

GLASGOW CELTIC 1 EVERTON 0
October 22 1900. The Liverpool Mercury
T Booth penalty kick saved
The Everton Football Club had an off day, so far as league football was concerned, and the gap was filled with an engagement at Park head, against the famous Celtic Club. Both teams were at their full representation, as will be seen from the following list of players. Everton: - Muir, goal, Balmer and Watson backs, Wolstenholmes, Booth, and Abbott, halfbacks, Sharp, McDonald, Proudfoot, Settle (captain), and Turner forwards. Celtic: - McArther goal, Wilson and Battles, backs Russells, McNeill, and Lonte halfbacks, Gray, Campbell Divers, McMahon, and McCostra, forwards. The Celtic opened the game but were at once forced to take up a defensive attitude and for some time the Evertonians quite held the position. McArther saved several good shots and the backs were also successful in meeting many ugly rushes on their charge. Eventually one of the home backs came under the notice of the referere, who awarded a penalty kick . This was entrusted to Booth and McArther rising again to the occasion, prevented the shot from taking effect. Immediately afterwards the ball was at the other end, and Muir was kept busily employed. The Everton backs eventually cleared, and once again the visiting forwards were in possession, but could not score. Half time Celtic nil, Everton nil. On resuming the visitors continued to have the better of the play, but encountered stubborn resistance in McArther, and the backs. Play became more interesting and eventually Gray from a free kick, scored the only goal of the match, the final being Celtic 1 goal Everton nil.

ASSOCIATION NOTES
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 22 October 1900
The meeting of the reserve teams of Everton and Liverpool is rapidly becoming established as one of the events of the season, that is, from a local point of view, and many a First Division league club’s treasurer would hail with delight a crowd of the proportions of that which surrounded the Anfield arena to witness two elevens fight for the championship of the Lancashire Combination. There was no other attraction of importance in the district for the two League teams were going through the mill, one at Glasgow and the other at Nottingham, and this arrangement of leaving an otherwise blank afternoon is one which is to be commended. As is well known neither of the sides which antagonised each other at Anfield had previously met with defeat though Everton held a slight advantage in having won all their matches up to date, which Liverpool had a draw mingled with their triumphs. The result was to leave matters exactly where they stood prior to the game, and a draw of two goals was a fitting termination to the struggle. Young recruits intermixed with others who have reached the sere and yellow prime of football manhood, and it was fairly apparent that those coming to the front were a little too good for their more experienced comrades. In these games acquaintance is renewed with the heroes of many a hard-fought field, and the survival if the fittest is nowhere more forcibly represented than it is by this particular match. Players of promise there are on both sides, but the football they indulge in week after week is not of the nature to produce the skilful League player, and the young aspirant to fame who can demonstrate real ability should be kept in touch with a better standard of play throughout the season, and not be considered as a sort pf padding to repair first team leakages. The two outside wing forwards on the Liverpool side possess much cleverness. Davies centred splendidly, whilst Soulsby, after he had dispensed with the hesitancy which marred his play in the first half gave Eccles a roasting time, and repeatedly beat both half and full back. Hunter at centre half is also a sterling worker, and was the pick of this branch of the team. As a body the Liverpool forwards were a trifle superior to those of their opponents their combination being of a higher quality. Everton, however, held the advantage behind, and the reason why they were enabled to share the honours was entirely due to the weak efforts of the Liverpool right back. Kitchen is a source of great strength to the Everton team, and with such a reliable custodian the defence of the “Blues” need cause no anxiety. Their forwards were rash in front of goal, otherwise the feeble back play on the Liverpool side, which represented them with numerous openings would have been utilised to a more profitable extent.

CELTIC v  EVERTON
The Scotsman - Monday 22 October 1900
Played at Celtic Park, Glasgow, before about 6,000 spectators. Everton had out their full League team, but Celtic had out several of their reserves, who had an opportunity afforded them of qualifying for the regular team. There was not much to choose between the teams in the first half, as it was perfectly evident that neither intended to risk much, the display being of a purely holiday kind. There were, indeed, some individually brillaint passages, Sharp and Settle putting in an occasional bit of first-class work, and the Celts’ inside men performing with their usual cleverness of foot, but never really settling down to an earnest game. At half-time there was no scoring. Throughout the second half the visitors played with more earnestness than their opponents,. But bad shooting combined with a sturdy if somewhat lucky defence by McArthur, Battles and Wilson kept them from scoring. On the other hand, the Celtic were seldom able to make much of the Everton defence, Booth in particularly being a most capable half, while behind him were a pair of backs who improved as the game went on. From a free kick taken by Russell, the Celts scored, and right on the close the visitors pressed persistently, but to no purpose to equalise’ result Celtic one goal, Everton, nothing.

CELTIC v  EVERTON
Scottish Referee - Monday 22 October 1900
Celtic 1 Everton 0.
Only a fair crowd witnessed the friendly at Parkhead; but they were delighted with a game free from shady work, the play, at times touching a high standard. Everton had most chances first half, but they failed at goal, as did the Celts when they got their opportunities. Restarting the second half on level terms, the visitors pressed hard, but unsuccessfully. A free kick to the Celts brought success to the latter. Gray scoring the only goal of the game. Play till the finish was more equally balanced, and the game would have been value for a draw. Teams;-Celtic.- Macarthur; Wilson, Battles, Russell, MacNeill, Lonie, Gray, Campbell, Divers, MacManhon, McOustra.  Everton;- Muir; Balmer, Watson; Wolstenholme, Booth, Abbott, Sharp, McDonald, Proudfoot, Settle, and Turner. Referee- Mr. Tom Robertson.

OUR SCOTCH LETTERS
Athletic News- Monday October 22 1900
By Jonathan Oldbuck
Everton were decidedly unlucky to lose at Celtic Park. From beginning to end of the game they quite gave one the impression that they had the measure of their opponents, who were under full strength, and that sooner or later they would clinch matters. But though they did everything but score, they were compelled to rest satisfied with the knowledge that they had given a very fine display, and that though beaten by the odd goal, those who witnessed the game had formed as good an impression of their merits as they would have done had the home club been on the losing side. Both teams were somewhat slow to settle, but when they had warmed to their work they made their legs and the ball move. Everton were first to get their machinery into proper working order, and they proceeded to give us a sample of what they could do. Their forwards worked with fine combination, and they very neatly covered the ground between the centre and McArthur, who had to look very lively. He happened, however, to be in the saving mood, and when that is the case one has got to be exceedingly smart in eye and limb to get goals. Everton were almost continually pressing in the first half, but their shooting left a great deal to be desired, and though they came sailing down time and again in business-like style, the net was never shaken. As in the preceding half the game on resuming was almost entirely in favour of the English Leaguers. Periodically, Celtic would flash down on Muir’s charge, but they were dealt with in a decisive way, and this might have gone on till the end but for an Everton defender giving away a free kick close on the penalty line. Russell, who is an adapt at place kicking, lifted the ball over the heads of the nearest players, and right into Muir’s feet. The old Kilmarnock artist looked smart about clearing the danger, but Gray and Campbell were smarter, and both having paying their attentions simultaneously, Muir was powerless to prevent Gray tipping the ball into the net. Everton are a good team, and one could arrive at the conclusion that, going earnestly for points they would be a very difficult team to beat. The defence was excellent, Muir and his backs displaying a finish and culture which stamped them as first-class men. Abbott was good at left back, and had one grand effort, finishing with a stinging shot, after outwitting several opponents. Forward Sharp was clever, but he seemed to entertain a decided respect for Battles, and would not risk much. Celtic’s reserves made a fair show, but the eleven as constituted on Saturday would not, of course, do for League work.

FAMOUS CLUBS AND GROUND
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 27 October 1900
NOTTINGHAM FOREST
By “Perseus”
There is nobility in antiquity, and the old lights of football are the ones we like best. ‘Tis a heart-breaking sight when the flame flickers, when the veteran legs superfluous on the stage; and the large world which watches our great winter game feels a pang of keen sorrow when some fine old club, some pioneer of the past, sinks in the sea of non-success. Leave us our nobility-the brightest links with the early days of football-our Stoke, Rovers, North End, and our Forest. Happily the Reds of Nottingham bid fair not only to stay with us, but to make their presence keenly felt. Indeed, did they ever have such a team as to-day? Certainly their splendidly appointed enclosure by the banks of the Trent excels any of the club’s previous grounds, whether you think of the Forest itself, from which the Reds received their sylvan name, or of the quintette of headquarters intervening between their original and present homes. The playing piece is excellent, the stands large and comfortable, and Nottingham has now a ground capable of holding well over 30,000 people, over a third of the number under cover, even the sixpenny spectator having any amount of sheltered standing room. And if the ground is perfect except for a narrow entrance, the management is one of the best and most business like in the country.
THE TEAM; CHARACTERISTICS.
Did the club ever have such a team to-day?  I repeat the question. Remember that the Reds are at present leading the League, and thou have an eager eye to the championship, which hitherto has rather easily eluded their grasp. This position in itself is a tribute to the team of to-day. Yet I fancy that some of the old school would hardly be inclined to yield pride of place to the present eleven, judging by the enthusiastic encomiums you may sometimes bear lavished the dashing players who 20 years ago- several seasons before any provincial team was in the final—twice in succession reached the English Cup semi-finals. And there can be no question that in the later seventies and early eighties the Reds were a power in the land; led by sunny Sam Widdowson, they were right in the front rank, and but for injury to this sterling centre in the semi-final with the Old Etonians the Reds might have been the first club to bring the Cup to the provinces. But there are those with memories going back to those times and still following the team closely who reckon this season’s team about the best collectively that has sported the familiar red shirts. Personally. I know the present eleven to be a grand combustion, possibly a trifle erratic, but displaying at times wonderful degree of brilliance. Only one thing is necessary to fill the club’s supporters with most buoyant hopes; that is for Calvey to turn out a centre forward worthy of a place in that long line of talented pivots which has been oneof the happiest features of Forest football— I line including Arthur Goodyer, S. W. Widdowson, Tinsley Lindley (the most famous all Foresters), and that serpentina dribbler, little Sandy Higgins.
OLD TIME NOVELTIES
Going even further back than the aforementioned seventies for Forest started football about 1864 or 1865, the early experiences of the club were associated with many curious points in regard to style of play, and method of control. Let me pause, however, to remark that the club had its origin in a hockey organisation, whose members eventually forsook the pains and pleasures of “shinney” for the then budding pastime of football-I say budding because at that time it was comparatively speaking, only in its infancy. There was no national controlling body like the F.A.; association did exist in Sheffield-an honoured city in football history-and London, but neither of these exercised any oversight outside its own radius and clubs without the circle had to adopt a set of playing rules. All sorts of queer mixtures were in use; Forest collected what they thought to be the best points of the two Associations, and introduced a dash of Rugby. This was one of the old time novelties. Another was the fact that when all sorts of playing codes were going the home side claimed the privilege of having the match decided under its own; then, indeed, the home club had a big advantage.
INVENTIONS AND INNOVATIONS
In the introduction of various implements of the game and in moulding the present methods of play, the Forest have a unique past. It is their boast that they introduced the referee’s whistle, and certainly there can be no getting through the fact that shin-guards were invented and registered by their splendid centre-captain, Widdowson, these two events taking place in the seventies. Another fact- Forest were one of the first, if not the first club in England to adopt the present arrangement of two backs, three halves, and five forwards. And when definitely settled down to this disposal of their forces, they frequently met teams differently arranged. But the present formation carried the day; a few years after its introduction, the ‘Varsities adopted it, such a step, I believe being due largely to the advocacy of Tinsley Lindley, the distinguished Forester, who got his Cambridge, colours in 1885 and three succeeding seasons and was one of the famous Light Blue 1886 eleven, which contained no less than eight internationals. That Forest were one of the earliest organisation on the side of the Border to go in for combination in unquestionable; H.A. Cursham, the once well-known Notts County winger, who had the honour of appearing against Scotland in the same match as his brother -a performance emulated two years ago by the brothers Forman-pays this tribute to the rival Nottingham club, that Forest were pioneers of combination probably 24 years ago. The whistle shin guards, and the combination game will always keep in memory the early days of Forest. What a debt of gratitude thousands owe to the thoughtful inventor of the shin guard.
NOTED ATHLETES
Supporters of the old days are almost as proud of their members’ performances in athletic generally as in football itself. They point to Widdowson, who could win wither a 100 yards sprint, 200 yards, the quarter-mile, or a steeple-chase; indeed, he has been known to take those four events in one afternoon at the Forest sports, which are among the finest in the county, and have done a splendid work in stimulating athleticism in members and strengthening the club’s finances. One story told of Widdowson illustrates capitally the pluck of the man. He was in Madrid on a Wednesday, and was entered for the sports at Nottingham on the Saturday. Starting off that evening, he reached home an hour before the programme opened, and carried off three prises. Then there was S. Bestow, another versatile performer on the path; C.J. Spencer and C.W. Gowthorpe, both fine hurdlers; and a host of others, but none quite equal to C.F. Daft, thrice winner of the English Hurdle Championship. In later years there have been fewer athletic stars in the club, though last April I notice that Fred Rivers carried the familiar colours to Victory in the Forest sports 120 yards, which is reckoned about the chief event of the meeting.
FAMOUS FOOTBALLERS
Kicking off after this interval of athletic entertainment let us look at a few of the better known men who have helped Forest during its long career. I have mentioned the sequence of clever centre forward and have picked out Lindley as the greatest player that ever wore the red shirt. Tall and slim, he could slip round almost anyone, pass with invariable accuracy, dribble with astonishing skill, and shoot with a force and precision few have equalled. In earlier times, international caps fell to A.C. Goodyer, S. W. Widdowson, J. Sands, E. Luntley; T. Danks, F. Burton, and J.E. Leighton were contemporary with Lindley; Albert Smith, a fine half back, who played against Scotland, at Blackburn in 1891, belonged really to a rather later day than Lindley, and an opponent in this aforesaid international was John McPherson, who soon afterwards joined the Reds, and is with them to the present day. In the last few years Richards and Spouncer have appeared against Ireland and Wales respectively, but the illustrious achievement of all was the triple cap which the two Forman’s obtained two years ago. Fred’s coming to the front was quite in the nature of a surprise revival; Frank has for several years been second only to Needham among English half-backs, and now I should say he is first of all. And during the ten or eleven years since Forest dropped their opposition to professionalism, many good Scots have been imported largely through the energy of Mr. H.S. Radford. Adam Scott, the safest and best back for his size you ever saw, was one of the first; Dave Russel! Was with the club some little time; Ritchie, of the well-known Scott and Ritchie back division, was a sound servant; Higgins was a grand little centre; and T. McInnes was an almost ideal left winger. To-day there is no better man in the team than the Welsh international Morris, a magnificent forward. The prospects are bright. Three years ago, after long struggling the Cup was secured; and now the League championship is the all-absorbing ambition of the team which owes a good deal to the judicious management of a level-headed committee, and the practical work of that very popular secretary, Harry Hallam.

TODAY FIXTURES
Liverpool Mercury - Saturday 27 October 1900
Everton tackle Nottingham Forest this afternoon and are thus brought in contact with the team that gained such an astonishing victory at West Bromwich last week. The “Reds” gained a decisive victory over Everton when the latter were last in Nottingham 4 goals to 2 being the verdict in their favour. They have shown capital form this season both at home and away, and deservedly head the League table. Notwithstanding this, they will have to fight hard to defeat Everton, who play a very similar game to themselves. The local eleven left fort the lace capital yesterday afternoon and should thus be in rare trim, ready to offer the most stubborn resistance to the doughty Foresters.
Nottingham Forest v Everton, Nottingham.- Referee F. Bye, linesmen, H.T. Dunn and A. Wallis.
Everton;- Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth, and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, McDonald, Beveridge, Settle and Turner, forwards.
Lancashire Combiantion
Everton reserve v Stockport County reserve, Goodison Park.
Everton;-  Kitchen, goal; Halliday and Eccles, backs; J. Taylor, Green, and R. Taylor, half-backs; Roche, Barlow, Worthington, Gray, and Corrin, forwards. Kick-off 3.15.

FOREST v  EVERTON
Football News (Nottingham) - Saturday 27 October 1900
FOREST STILL IN A WINNING VEIN
THE REFEREE EXPLAINS WHY HE GAVE THE PENALTY
Forest had a stiff task set them to-day, when they met Everton on the City ground. The match in any event would have been an interesting one, but it was more than usually so at the present juncture by reason of the fact that the “reds” topped the League. Their future position depended to a great extent upon how they came out of to-day’s ordeal. It would not be quite a deciding factor, but the game was a most important one, and the issue was awaited with considerable anxiety. Ince their great victory over the Villa, Everton have been regarded as a formidable lot, but they went down several degrees in public estimation by losing to Manchester City a fortnight ago. Last week they did not participate in the League games, playing a friendly at Celtic Park and losing by a narrow margin. The criticism of Scottish writers on the play of Everton in that game is very flattering to the “toffee” men, so that, notwithstanding their Hyde-road defeat, they would still seem a host to be reckoned with away from Goodison Park. But Forest are in great form just now, and with a repetition of last Saturday’s form were expected to win comfortably. In recent years they have generally emerged well from their encounters with Everton, but taking the whole of the games played by the two clubs Everton have the better record. The teams first met in 1890 and they have played 24 games. Everton have win 12 and the “reds” seven, five matches having been drawn. Everton have been more prolific scorers then their opponents of this afternoon, having notched 54 goals against 32 by the Forest. But the fact of most significance at this time is that the corresponding game last year ended in favour of the “reds” by four goals to two. Forest had the same side as did so well at Blackburn and against West Bromwich, while Everton made one change in the team which was defeated by Manchester City, Beveridge, the old Forester, making a first appearance for his new love, superseding Proudfoot at centre. He never was of any great service to the Forest, and Everton will probably discover they have not made such a capture as they appear to imagine. The Everton players arrived in Nottingham on Friday, and were, therefore, in excellent condition for the fray. Teams;-
Forest;- H.J. Linacre, goal; E. Peers and J. Iremonger, backs; G. Robinson, Frank Forman (Captain), and R. Norris, half-backs; F.R. Forman, and A. Capes, right wing; J. Calvey, centre; A. G. Morris, and W.A. Spouncer, left wing.
Everton; Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth, and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, McDonald, Beveridge, Settle (Captain), and Turner, forwards. Referee; Mr. F. Bye, Sheffield.
After a dull morning the afternoon turned out beautifully fine, and there was one of the biggest crows yet soon on the City Ground to witness the game. Everton were first on the ground, and they were followed in a moment by the “reds” who had a tremendous ovation in acknowledgment of their brilliant victory of the proceeding week. Frank Forman lost the toss, and the “reds” had to kick off against a slight breeze. There were about thirteen thousand spectators at the commencement. Neither team was at first able to make much headway, and play settled down for a short time in midfield. Ultimately Calvey initiated a smart passing movement and ended by Capes and Fred Forman he zip the ball to the other end, but was bustled over the line by Watson. The “reds” returned, latter was, however, rushed into touch by Abbott. From the throw-in the ball came to Spouncer, who struck the side net with a nice screw shot. Beveridge received the ball in the centre of the field, and passed out nicely to Turner, who was closely attended by Peers, and ran the ball over the line. The “reds” were soon at the other end again, Calvey and the right wing exhibiting some fine combination. Calvey finished by sending the ball on to Spouncer, whose shot was rushed down by Watson, a corner accruing to Forest. This was well placed by Spouncer, but Watson headed away, and Frank Forman pulled up Beveridge in midfield. The Everton left-wingers ran the ball past Robinson, who recovered himself and passed back to peers, and from the latter’s clearance Abbott shot wildly, the ball going yards over the bar. A beautiful passing movement on the part of Calvey and Fred Forman took play to the other end, but the latter’s centre was intercepted by Watson. At the other end Iremonger was rightly penalised for deliberately kicking McDonald, and them the game was stopped for a few minutes, Frank Forman being laid out after his head and Booth’s had collided. Following this, there was an exciting minute’s play in the home goal. Linacre cleared a nice shot from McDonald, but Sharp dropped in a hot one the next minute, but Robinson, in a very clever manner, got his head to the ball and averted danger. It was a magnificent clearance on the part of Robinson. Everton had the best of matters for a few minutes, and the home backs were kept pretty busy, Peers and Frank Forman both being prominent for good defensive work. Fred Forman tried to get away on the right, but the ball was kicked from his toe by Abbott, and a foul against Robinson put the home goal in danger. Sharp tricked Norris, but the later recovered himself, and sent on to Calvey, who was stopped at the half-way line when going well. Morris was the originator of a nice passing movement, but Fred Forman was given off-side, and another foul against Robinson again placed the home goal in danger, Balmer shooting on to the top of the net from long range. Smart passing between Morris, Calvey, and Fred Forman took play to the other end, but the last-named was disappointed by Watson. The “reds” continued the attack, and Spouncer showed much adroitness by getting in a shot from a difficult position, compelling Muir to save for the first time. So far, there had been little to choose between the teams as regards midfield play, but Everton were the more dangerous near goal. They took up the attack again, and Beveridge, passing nicely to Settle, that player got in a terrific shot, the ball going about an inch over the bar. Clever passing between Spouncer, Morris, and Calvey took play to the other end, and the former receiving the ball near the corner flag sent across a beautiful centre, which capes, by a brilliant piece of head-work,
CONVERTED INTO A GOAL.
This success came after about twenty-five minutes’ play, and was greeted with tremendous cheering. The “reds” played up with great dash on re-starting, and secured a corner, which was well placed by Spouncer, Frank Forman shooting wide. Two free kick came to Everton, one for Calvey getting off-side, and the other for a foul against Norris. The latter resulted in a corner to the visitors, Peers miskicking; but the homesters cleared their lines. A pretty, combined movement on the part of the home forwards was cut short by Watson, who cleared to the centre, and Settle worked well for an opening, passing to Beveridge, who struck Linacre’s chest with a good effort. Frank Forman was penalised for kicking McDonald’s legs from under him, but defended finely from the subsequent free kick. Then Everton obtained a corner, which was nicely placed, Beveridge heading the ball well in; but Iremonger cleared with a magnificent header. Morris was prominent with some clever individual work, giving the ball finely to Fred Forman, who shot over the long range. Beveridge got the better of Peers, but he was promptly brought down by Frank Forman when about to shoot. Then Settle dribbled smartly, and passed back to Booth, but a clever movement on the part of Norris prevented the former just in time from sending in a crashing shot. Calvey manceuvred well for an opening, but was hampered by Watson. He, however, made a good effort, striking the side net. A minute later the home centre, from a pass by Morris, seemed to have a good opening, but was unable to make use of it. At the other end Everton obtained a corner, but Norris cleared smartly. The ball subsequently came to Booth, who drove it hard along the ground, but Linacre got down to it, and saved finely;- Half-time; Forest 1, Everton 0
After a rather longer interval than usual the teams reappeared, the suns till shining pleasantly. The “reds” at once got down through Robinson and Capes, and the latter sent well in; but the ball went out of play before Spouncer could reach it. Balmer defended finely for Everton, his kicking being very clean. Calvey had a good chance of getting through, but gave the ball too hard a knock, and Watson had no difficulty in clearing. So far the play of the second half had been of a somewhat tame character, neither side infusing much spirit into their work. Twice Calvey made faulty passes, and then play settled down in midfield. Ultimately, Capes and Fred Forman got away, and the latter dropped in the ball nicely, Spouncer heading in and compelling Muir to throw away. Following this, the Everton goal had several narrow escapes. After Muir had knocked away a dropping shot from Fred Forman, Iremonger sent in a terrific drive from long range. Muir cleared brilliantly, as he did a moment later Frank Forman headed the ball in. Muir had come out of a very trying five minutes with flying colours. Beveridge was kicked in the face, and was off the field a few minutes, being warmly applauded on returning. A kick on the head laid out Peers, and the game had to be stopped. Peers was carried off the field holding his hand to his forehead. Frank Forman went back, and Capes was placed in the centre-half position. This seriously handicapped the “reds” and for some time they were compelled to defend. Ultimately Everton secured a corner, from which Linacre saved grandly, and after the home goal had been threatened for some time Iremonger at length cleared. A free kick enabled Forest to get to the other end. It was now seen that Capes had resumed his position among the forwards, the “reds” playing only one back. Capes dribbled finely, but was badly fouled. Then peers came on to the field again, and he was loudly cheered. Capes started a passing movement which promised well, Morris finally gave to Spouncer, and the latter sent forward, but in the meantime Morris had got into an off-side position, and as soon as he touched the ball the whistle was promptly blown. After Linacre had kicked away a fast grounder, the “reds” forwards, by means of some nice long passing, got to the other end, where Fred Forman had a splendid chance to shoot; but he dallied too long with the ball, and the opportunity had soon passed. He, however, recovered the good opinion of the crowd a minute later by a nice run and well-placed centre, Frank Forman shooting a few inches wide from the latter. Spouncer then made a dashing run, but erred on the side of recklessness, and injured himself by a collision with one of the visitors’ backs. Following this, Capes and Fred Forman passed cleverly, and the latter placed the ball nicely to Morris, who headed it into the net, scoring Forest’s second goal, Forest’s second goal amid great applause. The “reds” were now showing their true form, and kept up a hot bombardment of the Everton goal. Once Fred Forman slipped round a couple of opponents and ran the ball right up to the goal, but his shot passed harmlessly across the goal. Spouncer, however, sent it back, and Morris got in a magnificent shot, which Muir saved in marvellous fashion. The visiting custodian was playing a fine game, and but for his clever clearances the score would be a heavy score. The visitors did not play nearly so well in midfield as in the first half, and they rarely became dangerous. On one occasion they dropped in a long shot, which Linacre easily saved. The Everton men showed great weakness in front of goal, and did not cause the home spectators anxiety. Morris was wrongly given off-side during the progress of one of his dashing runs, and this decision aroused the ire of the onlookers. The “reds” continued to do all the attacking and the Everton goal had a narrow escape, Calvey sending in a forceful shot, which passed just about an inch over the bar. During the closing minutes the spectators began to leave the ground, the result being apparently beyond all doubt, as the “reds” attacked incessantly. They did not, however, introduce into their play that dash which characterised it in the earlier part of the game. The closing minutes were full of excellent, and those who had left the ground did not see Everton score their first goal. The point came about in a very unexpected manner. The visitors made a rush to the Forest end, and Turner struck the bottom of the bar, the ball coming back into play. One of the “reds” in the opinion of the referee, scooped the ball with his hands, and Mr. Bye awarded a penalty kick. This was converted into a goal by Turner. A minute later the game came to an end, Forest being left in possession of a hard-won couple of points, Result;- Forest 2 Everton 1
The victory was thoroughly deserved by the Forest. One team did not show up much better than the other in midfield, where both sets of forwards played cleverly. But the “reds” were much more effective near goal. In front of goal Everton were very week, their shooting lacking force and precision. The most talked-of incident of the game was the penalty kick awarded to Everton in the last minute. The reasons for this decision was not apparent to more than one out of every hundred spectators present, and Mr. Bye was the subject of a hostile demonstration. There was no mistaking the fact that practically all the spectators disagreed with his ruling. At the close of the match we interviewed him on the subject, and he said, “Frank Forman deliberately knocked the ball with the front part of his fore-arm. It was one of the most palpable incidents of the match.” Asked whether Frank Forman knocked the ball out as soon as it had dropped from the bar after Turner’s shot, Mr. Bye declined to enter into further details. Most of the spectators keenly watched the display given by Beveridge. He did nothing brilliant, while on the other hand he made no serious mistakes, and on the whole played a useful game. We have the best authority for stating that the Forest directorate have been paid £210 for his transfer, and that he is receiving £3 10s, a week as wages from Everton.

LIVERPOOL RESERVES 2 EVERTON RESERVES 2
October 29 1900. The Liverpool Mercury
The reserve teams of the above clubs met at Anfield, before 15,000 spectators, to decide the first fixture in the Lancashire Combination. The teams were as follow: - Liverpool: - Storey, Goal, Geary, and Morris, backs, Howell Hunter, and Parry halfbacks, Soulsby, McGuigan, Ferrier, Hunter (s), and Davies, forwards. Everton: - Kitchen, goal, Halliday and Eccles, backs Taylor (j), Blythe, and Taylor (r), halfbacks Roche, Dawson, Worthington, Chadwick, and Corrin, forwards. Referee Mr. Sutcliffe, Burnley. Liverpool opened with rare dash, and for the first quarter of an hour had most of the play. A strong rush by the whole front rank broke through the Everton defence and McGuigan scored the first goal. After this Everton were more aggressive, the Liverpool backs being weak, particularly on the right wing, and after several narrow escapes, the home goal was capturned by Worthington whilst a few minutes later Roche added a second. This was the position of affairs at half-time and on resuming, Everton had numerous openings owing to faulty back play on the Liverpool side, but nothing definite resulted. Chadwick scored an off-side goal, but at length one of the Everton backs handled, and McGuigan equalised. Nothing further was done, the Result being Everton 2; Liverpool 2.

NOTTS FOREST 2 EVERTON 1
October 29 1900. The Liverpool Mercury
These League teams met on the Forest ground on Saturday, before about 12,000 spectators. Everton played Beveridge, late of the Forest, in the centre forward position, while the home side was at its usual representation. At three o'clock the teams faced as follows: - Everton: - Muir goal, Balmer, and Watson backs, Wolsteholmes, Booth, and Abbott halfbacks, Sharp McDonald, Beveridge, Settle (captain) and Turner forwards. Notts Forest: - Linacre, goal, Peers, and Iremonger backs, Robinson, Forman, and Norris halfbacks, Forman (f), Capes Calvey, Morris, and Spouncer forwards. The forest had the better of the opening play, which was marked by a clever attempt on the part of Spouncer to find the net. At the other end Turner put behind, following which the visiting backs were kept well employed, from a couple of corner kicks. The Everton left relieved, and when a favourable opportunity presented itself Abbott shot wildly over the bar. For some considerable time play was contested in the home half, and had the Everton forwards shown their usual command of the ball they must have scored on more than one occasion. Settle came near the mark with a terrific shot and then followed a capital movement on the home left, which resulted in the downfall of the Everton goal. It was initiated by Spouncer, who on being tackled by Wolstenholmes passed back to Morris, and was again put in possession. Capes, who headed past Muir after play had been in progress 25 minutes, splendidly timed his centre. Lanacre accounted for a corner to Everton, and on returning again Booth put in a capital shot, which was also ably attended to. No further scoring took place up to the interval, when the Forest led by 1 goal to nil. Shortly after resuming Beveridge had to retire for a few minutes, owing to a collision. The home players had the better of matters for some time, and Muir was thrice called upon one of the shots being levelled at his charge by Iremonger. On the venue being changed, Peers received a nasty knock, and was carried off, but he was soon back again. Sharp made a couple of good attempts to get through, but at this period the home halves offered stubborn resistance and on a further return to the Everton and Capes gave Forman a fine opening to centre, and Morris rushing up promptly headed into the net. Muir was again busy, but eventually play became even. Still Everton did not look like scoring and when in possession they were easily beaten by the home defenders. Towards the close, Turner shot against the bar, and Booth put towards the net, when Forman handled the ball. A penalty kick was awarded from which Settle scored, and Notts Forest won a hard game by 2 goals to 1.

EVERTON RESERVES 4 STOCKPORT COUNTY RESERVES 0
October 29 1900. The Liverpool Mercury
At Goodison Park. Everton started, the visitors opening well. Everton afterwards pressed heavily. Corrin and Worthington scoring. Moores kept goal splendidly, and nothing further was scored before the interval. After resuming Worthington got a third point, and a quarter of an hour later Corrin scored a fourth. Everton pressed to the finish, but Moores kept goal finely. Result Everton 4 goals, Stockport nil. (Game 9) Everton: - Kitchen goal Halliday and Eccles, backs, Taylor (j) Green, and Taylor (r) halfbacks, Roche, Barlow Worthington Gray, and Corrin, forwards.

EVERTON REVIEW
October 29 1900. The Liverpool Mercury
The display of the Everton team at Nottingham as a body was most disappointing and to one particular division on failure be attributed. Not in any previous game this season have there been such moderate efforts, such wild attempts and much an meven distribution of work among the forwards. They never looked like scoring, and to their lack of method must be accounted the downfall of the side. In the last three games played away from home, they have scored but one goal-a penalty-and that they should have been able to find the net at all on Saturday came somewhat as a surprise, for they never during the game looked like defeating the home custodian. During the greater portion of the first half the right wing pair were comparatively spectators. Both Sharp and McDonald were generally let to make their own play, and from the manner in which they than acquitted themselves, it was but natural to expect that at least they would come in for a far amount of support. When it is also kept in mind that the Evertonians were even then more than holding their own, it emphasises the fact thatt had these been a general distribution of the work all along the line, they must have scored early on, and laid a foundation to ultimate success. Such is a highly probable comclusion to arrive at for there was nothing above the average of defensive play shown by their opponents, and to the lack of judgement, it judgement there was any must be attributed the loss of two points. They had an excellent chance of improving their position, and from players of such undoubted ability it is somewhat perplexing to account for suelran elementary exposition as they gave the Forest ground. In marked contrast stood out the methods adopted by the home van. Everyman was full of his own responsibility, and there was a harmonious working that charterised the line as a quintet likely to take advantage of the least latitude afforded them and score. When a movement was made for goal, each flanked the other to a nicety, and when the feet were not available, heading was indulged in with consummate success. Indeed, the two goals scored by them were headed past Muir after clever play and centres from the wings, and against a less resourceful goalkeeper than Muir the Forest might have doubled their score by similar methods. Had the play of the Everton defenders paled to a similar level as that of the attacking line there could only have been one ending and that rout. The excellence of this branch put a very favourable complexion on the game for during the greater portion of the first half, and towards the close, Everton held a more favourable position in the field, than did their opponents. Balmer played faultlessly, and to judge from his performances in games played so far this season, he cannot fairly be deprived of international honours. His tackling and kicking were superb and especially did his great resources come under prominent notice when the conditions were almost against him. Watson improved upon his display at Manchester and to this part of the team, and in goal, must be accorded the greatest meed of praise. There was little room for adverse criticism among the halfbacks, who were in-consequence of the inability of those in front, to carry out a definite plan of campaign, kept busily employed in stemming the speedy movements of the Forest forwards. The home side have apparently not suffered much by the transfer of Beveridge for Calvey kept his wings well employed, and the, whole line maintained a level equality that served them to greater advantage than individual effort would have accomplished. Spouncer's centres were invariably well timed and dangerous and on the other wing the wily Capes found many openings for Forman, but to their close pursuit of the ball and accurate heading was their success mainly due and the halves completed favourably while the play of the full backs did not soar above the average standard. Linacre had a few shots to dispose of, but was not severely tested. It was but a moderate game when one taken into consideration the abilities of the players, but there could be no question as to the issue being deservedly favourable to the Forest.

NOTTS FOREST V EVERTON.
October 29, 1900. Glasgow Herald.
Fine weather favoured the meeting of these teams at Nottingham, and about 10,000 people assembled on the ground. The match was of a great important, for Notts Forest had done better than any other club in the League competition, and Everton also had a good record. The visitors played Beveridge late of the Forest, in place of Proudfoot. The opening exchanges went in favour of Everton, but after 25 minutes' play Spouncer broke away, and Cape scored for the Forest. Everton then attacked again, but they were weak in front of goal, and try as they would they were unable to get through. Half-time arrived with the Forest leading by one goal to nil. On resuming, Beveridge, Peers, and Spouncer were hurt, but they were all able to resume. Morris scored the second goal for the Forest. The home side appeared to have much the best of matters, but before the finish Everton dashed away, and Settle scored from a penalty. In the end Notts Forest won by two goals to one.

FOOTBALL AND INTEMPERANCE.
Nottingham Evening Post - Tuesday 30 October 1900
A CLERGYMAN'S VIEWS.
Presiding last night over meeting at Wigan of the Liverpool Diocesan Branch the Church of England Temprance Society, Rev. R. G. Matthew, rector of Wigan, referred to the home-coming of the Manchester volunteers, and express hope that whilst a hearty welcome would be accorded the Wigan men, the reception would not take form offering them drink. It seemed to be a natural trait of English people to show gratitude by treating men to drink, bringing discredit upon their uniform and themselves.—The Rev. R. Postance, of Liverpool, paid a tribute to football clubs, and denied that they were incentives to drinking and gambling. Such a club as Everton, with which he was intimately acquainted, kept thousands men from entering public-houses, whilst many wives thanked God their husbands were football matches, as they were thus kept out of liquor shops.—Mr. T. E. Sampson, Coroner Liverpool, also spoke. As a police magistrate he said only remembered two cases of drunkenness arising out of football coming before him. That clearly showed that persons who followed football were not the men somo people supposed.