EVERTON 1 NOTTS FOREST 0
April 1 1902. The Liverpool Courier
The bank holiday football attraction in Liverpool was the visit from Notts Forest to play their return League fixture with Everton at Goodison Park. Early in the season the Foresters inflicted a severe defeat upon Everton, who were naturally anxious for revenge. The splendid weather was all in favour of a large attendance, and in this respect anticipation were realised. In the Everton team, Boyle appeared at right back owing to Eccles having been injured, but Abbott was able to resume his at left half. On the Forest side their were several alterations, the chief absentee bring Frank Forman. The teams were as follows : - Everton: - Kitchen, goal, Boyle, and Watson, backs, Wolstenholme, Booth (captain), and Abbott half-backs, Sharp, Taylor, Young, Settle, and Bowman, forwards. Nottingham Forest: - Linacre, goals, White, and Iremonger, backs, Robinson, Timmins, and Henderson half-backs, Broughton Fred Forman, Calvey, Capes, and Spouncer, forwards. Refere Mr.J.Brodie.
There would be about 20,000 people present when at 3-30 the Forest kicked off against a slight breeze. The visitors at once became aggressive, and after smart work by Broughton, Forman tested Kitchen who fisted away. Everton the took up the running, and several fine movements by the forwards ended in Sharp and Taylor shooting strongly. White saving a certain goal from Taylor. The game was contested with good spirit, and the pace was exceedingly fast. Broughton forced a corner off Abbott, and after Kitchen had fisted away the Everton right made progress, with the result that Linacre had to handle a header from Young. Still Everton pressed, and Bowman secured a corner, which, however, was not turned to account. More aggressive work by the Everton front line followed, the only result being another abortive corner. The visiting right indulged in passing, and from a centre by Broughton, Kitchen caught the ball and cleared effivetively, Settle and Bowman were prominent, but an accidental foul spoiled their work. Iremonger was penalised for unfairly tackling Taylor, and from the free kick the Forest back, two or three times repelled what looked like being dangerous shots. The run of the play continued to favour Everton until the Forest right wing broke away, and displaying clever tactics, Kitchen had to exert all his abilities to save his charge. Wolstenholme pushed Spouncer within the penalty line, but it did not come under the ban of the referee, and the Evertonians again rushed off. Abbott placing the ball beautifully to Settle, whose shot banged against the crossbar. Next Taylor with a fast shot from long range, tested Linacre, and keeping up the pressure, a terrific shot from Abbott hit the upright, while immediately afterwards the same player just sent wide. The Forest responding with a gamely attack, but could extract no quarter upon the Everton defence, and then the home side forced the game, Bowman being at fault in dealing with a centre from Taylor. From a Bowman's centre Everton gained a corner, but it was badly utilised. Settle was applauded for clever tackling, and being fouled the free kick led to vigorous pressure on the Forest goal. Bowman was well fed, but was rather too slow in taking advantage of the opening, sending to high. Play was confined almost continuously to the Forest half. Once from a centre beautifully placed by Bowman, the ball was headed wide by Taylor. Then Timmins was penalised for handling, and following the free kick Linacre missed a header from Taylor. Bowman pounced on the ball and sent it across to Sharp, who completing a smart attack by placing the ball into the net after the game had been in progress rather more than half an hour. A minute later Settle had hard lines, with a lighting shot, and after a brief attack by the Forest, Everton returned, and a nice run down enabled Sharp to get in a centre, which was only disposed of with difficulty. The Evbertonians were undoubtedly playing a grand game, and the Forest goal was lucky to escape further downfall. The Forest had on occasional look in, but their efforts in front of goal were rarely dangerous, both Boyle and Watson distinguishing themselves by smart tackling and good kicking. Half time Everton 1 goal; Notts Forest nil. In the second half play, for some time lacked the interest, which had, been maintained during the first forty-five minutes. It did not take very long, however, before the Evertonians were bombarding the Forest goal, and Linacre in particular had to get out a regular stinging shot from Settle at the expense of a fruitless corner. Spouncer was responsible for an accurate centre, from which, Broughton shot inches wide of the upright. The Forest forwards frequently spoiled reasonable chances, by getting offside, and for the most part Everton were attacking. Settle put the ball in the net after the whistle had blown for a foul, and from the free kick, Young in a difficult position shot a shade too high. Afterwards Settle again seem to tested Linacre with a fast shot which brought the custodian to his knees, and from Bowman's centre, Young was at fault when nicely placed. The Forest pressed without success, and although three corners in rapid succession fell to Everton they could not improve their position, and the game ended without further scoring. Final Result Everton 1; Notts Forest nil.
WHITE STAR WANDERERS 1 EVERTON RESERVES 1
April 1 1902. The Liverpool Courier
Everton sent a fairly strong team yesterday to meet the Star in a friendly, the attractive bringing a splendid attendance to the Marsh lane enclosure. The opening play was evenly contested, the Star players, although having to face a powerful sun, playing extreme well against their superior opponents, first Magill and then Kelly giving Davies difficulties shot to clear. At the opposite end Foote had a couple of weak shots to negotiate, and then Kelly, who was constantly busy on the Star left, put in a good run, and sending across to the oppose wing. Roberts opened the score with a shot that completely beat Davies. It was some time before the Everton forwards got into their stride, the narrowness of the ground spoiling their combination, the outside wing men being the only players to show to advantage, and a neat pass by Singleton enabled Tudor to place the ball in the net, the referee, however, ruling the Everton player offside. The game continued to be stubbornly contested, a couple of corners to Everton proving of no advantage, and the interval arrived with the Star leading by a goal to nil. For a few minutes, after recommencing, Everton had matters pretty much their own way, but although gaining a corner they were unable to get pass Foote, and the homesters improving. Kelly led the way with an attack on Davies charge, an attempt by Turner just missing the mark. The visitors however, were soon again at the other end, and strove desperately to get on level terms. Paterson having hard lines with a long shot that skimmed the crossbar, but the same player had better luck immediately afterwards, as with a grounder the ball passed through Foote's hands into the net. The Star custodian made amends with a brilliant clearance from singleton, but there was no holding for Evertonians at this stages, and a couple of corners were taken in quick succession. Foote, however, displayed splendid form between the upright, and repelled shots from both wings. An effort by Coupe livened up matters, and a corner to the Star being nicely placed, a bully in goal looked like a certain goal, but the ball was eventually got away. The Star, however, held their own, a high shot from Magill, being nicely steered by Davies, the resulting corner being fruitless, and nothing further was scored, the game ended in a draw White Star 1; Everton 1.
EVERTON REVIEW
April 1 1902. The Liverpool Mercury
The return League fixture between these clubs attracted fully 25,000 spectators to the Goodison Park enclosure yesterday, and the home team won an interesting game by 1 goal to nil. The first half was productive of some splendid football, in which the Everton team held a decided superiority. Their forwards worked splendidly together, and, well backed up by the half-backs, kept the visitors defence fully employed. That Everton were not leading by 3 goals at the interval was due more to good luck than management on the part of the Notts defence, for Settle after dribbling close in, sent against the crossbar with a shot that Linacre would never have seen. Then Abbott experienced similar fortune, for a terrific drive from short range landed the ball against the upright, and on receiving from the rebound, the left half missed the net by inches only. Throughout the opening half, Everton held a complete ascendancy over their opponents, and they were vastly superior to the Foresters in every particular. Thirty minutes after the commencement of the game a foul was given against the Notts centre half, Timmins, and from the free kick, the ball was accurately placed for Taylor to head into the gaol, Linacre only partially cleared, and Bowman sent across the goalmouth to Sharp, who had no difficulty in registering the only goal of the match. After the interval the game became more even, and the Foresters gradually advanced to an equally with their opponents. They made several promising raids, their forwards passing very judiciously, and Spouncer, on the extreme left, being repeatedly prominent with his accurate centres. But Kitchen was never seriously troubled, and though many of the movements of the visitors appeared to bode danger in midfield, they invariably fizzled out before the sturdy defence of the home backs. The Everton forwards played a great game in the first half, their manceurves altogether bewildering the Notts defenders, and their goal escaped very luckily on several occasions, rasping shots being charged down in extremely fortunate fashion. Afterwards however, there was a marked deterioration, and Notts with a little more determination near goal, might have easily drawn level. Settle gave a capital display, and Sharp likewise ran and centred finely, but Young was off colour, and was frequently dispossessed by Timmins, the Foresters centre half, Bowman again gave a most disappointing display at outside left, and the number of chances he bungled was alarming. He was afforded every opportunity of demonstrating his worth, but Robinson found little difficulty in checking his career; whilst even when he did get a clear course he hung on to the ball until the full back took the ball from him. Delay in centring was his weakest point, and whilst the rest of the line were anxiously awaiting the cross-shot they had the mortification of witnessing the Notts full back almost invariably succeed in clearing before the ball could be delivered. Taylor passed very badly, and landed the sphere at the feet of the visitors' defenders too often to be appreciated. The halves were the strongest part of the team, though Wolstenholme found a troublesome pair to deal with in Capes and Spouncer; but as a body the home trio were difficult to beat. Boyle, at full back, indulged in some very pretty work, and though lacking somewhat in speed, there was judgement noticeable in every feature of his work. Watson kicked well, and Kitchen was as already stated, never seriously tested. In the opening half, Broughton, the Forest extreme right winger, was prominent; but in the second moiety, the left wing bore off the honours. Calvey opened the play to his wings in grand style, though he was easily beaten when it came to a question of shooting. The left wing rendered splendid services, and one of the smartest forwards on the field was Spouncer. At half, Robinson was in rare trim, and Timmins played a capital game in the centre, repeatedly getting the better of Young. Iremonger kicked strongly at full back, but White was the better man in this line, and his display left nothing to be desired. Linacre kept a good goal, and some of his clearance tested his abilities to the fullest extent.
EVERTON v NOTTS FOREST
Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 01 April 1902
SHARP OPENS EVERTON’S ACCOUNT
The visitors yesterday at Goodison Park were Notts Forest, who have attained a highly-respectable position in the League table. The weather was mild, though rather gloomy, and at the commencement of proceedings the crowd numbered some 15,000. On the home side Boyle took Eccles’s place at right back, and Abbott reappeared in his old positions. The visitors were not particularly well represented, and there were numerous changes in their ranks. Everton won the toss, and Calvey led off for the visitors, the teams being as follows;-
Everton.- Kitchen, goal; Boyle and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain) and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Settle and Bowman, forwards.
Notts Forest.- Linacre, goal; Iremonger, and White, backs; Henderson, Tummins, and Robinson, half-backs; Spouncer, Capes, Calvey, Forman, and Broughton, forwards.
The first few minutes were cut to waste in midfield exchanges, and after a throw in Young made headway until pulled up by Iremonger. The home right were, however, soon in possession, but Taylor shot behind. The Blues continued to attack and worked up with capital judgement until Bowman managed to put himself off-side. Keeping, well to their work, the Evertonians still looked very dangerous and matters were cut warm for the visitors, until Little let drive at close quarters. White responded very cleverly, and relieved the position for a moment, but from the right the home forwards were soon swarming around Linacre, who effected a grand save at close quarters. The Foresters then took a turn in Everton’s territory an forced a corner, which was not so much advantage, and the Blues were soon sailing away on their right, where Sharp proved too tricky for Henderson and managed to put in a pretty centre, but before Young could get at the ball White stepped up and cleared. A corner fell to Everton, but the Forest defence was very close, and there was little difficulty in relieving, so that the visitors got away in taking fashion, and Kitchen was tested by Calvey, but replied manfully. Everton were next favoured with a free kick, and smart work by White neutralised a daring effort of Settle’s to rush the leather through. A really classy bit of passing then came from Notts, in which all their front rank participated, excepting Spouncer. No mistake was made until Broughton put in his final shot, which proved a very disappointing indeed, considering the fine opening he had. Kitchen was on the alert, and he had very little difficulty in dealing with the ball, which came very slowly towards him along the ground. This was a really fine movement, which should certainly have been successful had Broughton pulled himself together. After this brilliant flash by the visitors. Everton awakened to a due sense of their responsibilities and renewed their attack with great vigour. After several exchanges on the left wing. Settle sent the leather in with terrific force at Linacre, but unfortunately it just struck the cross-bar and rebounded on to White, who was not slow to remove the danger. The visitors were not however, allowed to get out of bounds, and the Everton front rank playing with great persistency, tested Notts defence to the uttermost, and after Iremonger had just managed to save from Taylor, Abbott dashed up at very close quarters and sent in a grand shot, which seemed certain to do the trick. It struck the upright, but, unfortunately for the “boys in blue,” curved out again, and the watchful White saved the occasion. Linacre continued to receive shots from all points of the compass, but he responded very gamely to all calls upon him, and his two sentinels, Iremonger and White, likewise proved steadfast and true. Bowman certainly had a fine chance once after the leather had been shot across by Sharp from eight wing, but he failed to swing round at the critical moment, and White spoiled the opportunity. Everton played a winning game, and forced corner after corner, as well as engineering some really brilliant movements which brought them frequently adjacent to Linacre, who effected a fine sequence of saves. At last, however, the persistency and dash of the Evertonians was rewarded. Young seemed certain to open the account six feet from goal, but headed over. Then Bowman got a fine chance, but his fatal slowness destroyed it. He however, managed to pass the ball to the right, and Jack Sharp was upon it like lightning and did not allow Linacre the faintest chance of dealing with it. It was no disgrace to the Notts custodian, as he had dealt previously in masterly style with a score of shots. It must not be supposed that the Forest front rank was idle, and several of their breaks away were particularly neat and pretty, and completely nonplussed the Everton half back line. They were not, however, really dangerous in their finishing touches, but Fred Forman, Calvey, and Capes got very close on several occasions, and caused Kitchen some anxiety.
Half-time; Everton 1 goal, Forest nil.
On the restart Sharp was most conspicuous, but after running the ball down to the right corner flag he failed to centre. Boyle next checked a Forest rush, after which Young took a long but ineffectual drive at Linacre. Abbott was answerable for a free kick awarded to the visitors, but this did not prevent a dangerous move on the Evertonian left, which Young failed to take advantage of. Bowman was next in evidence with a smart run, but his final effort failed to reach Linacre. The Foresters were seldom allowed to break away, and Settle brought Linacre to his knees in order to negotiate a really brilliant drive. A corner was conceded, but proved unimportant. Spouncer raced away on his wing, with Broughton following on the other. Spouncer gave a long pass with admirable judgement, and Broughton sent the leather to Kitchen with such precision and speed that it took the Everton custodian all his time to save his charge. It was certainly one of the finest shots during the match, and the same may be said for the preliminary which led up to it. At this stage of the match them were fully 20,000 spectators present. Final; Everton 1 goal, Notts Forest nil.
WHITE STAR WANDERERS v EVERTON (COMBINATION)
Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 01 April 1902
In anticipation of a good game taking place, a large attendance visited Marsh-lane to witness the above match. The weather was beautifully fine, and, with a refreshing breeze blowing across the ground, the comfort of the spectators was greatly enhanced. The Evertonians won the toss, and Magill started the leather. The Stars from the first played the better game, a shot from Magill having very hard lines, the latter just sailing over the post. The homesters still continued to press, and on several occasions tested the visitors’ custodian, Roberts in the end penetrating the Blues net with a very fine shot, this success arousing the home supporters to a high pitch of enthusiasm. A corner awarded to the Stars looked none too rosy for the Blues, but the leather was sent outside. The visitors were next in evidence, and they bombarded the home goal for some considerable time, a shot from Rankin from the extreme right being met nicely by Tudor, who rushed it past Foote; but the point was disallowed owing to the scorer being off-side. A chance was now given to the Evertonians to equalise from a corner, but the kick lacked sting, and consequently went a begging.
Half-time; Stars 1 goal, Everton nil
Tudor resumed the game, and the Evertonians at once made tracks for Foote, where they remained for some time, until the homesters broke through the defence, Kelly making himself conspicuous with a grand shot, but the leather failed to find the net. The Blues now paid a prolonged visit to the Stars’ goal, and on two or three occasions looked like securing the equalising point, a shot from Paterson having hard lines; but he was not to be beaten, for he soon returned and, placing more confidence in his abilities, served a shot which entirely outclassed Foote, thus gaining the much-required point. The visitors’ play was much improved to that of the first half, and the Stars on no account could rid them from their citadel, where they kept Foote busily engaged.
Final; White Star 1, Everton 1.
RECREATION v EVERTON
St. Helens Newspaper & Advertiser - Tuesday 01 April 1902
There were about four thousand spectators on the City-road ground on Saturday afternoon to witness this match. There was only one change in the Recs’ team, Leaver taking the place of Leadbetter, and Everton were represented by Muir, goal; Boyle and Balmer, full-backs; Clayton, Clarke, and Brown, half-backs ; Rankin, Patterson, Tudor, Proudfoot, and Singleton, forwards. The Recs won the toss, and during the first half played downhill with a strong breeze behind them, a fact that was greatly to their advantage. The opening stages were very much in favour of the Recs. Mercer, Roberts, and Muir had each several tries at goal. Muir, the Everton custodian, fisted out several strong shots. Mees shot into goal and Everton were lucky to save. Clarke by very determined work relieved the pressure. Tudor and Singleton got away to the Recs’ end, but without any serious danger. The visitors' forwards shortly afterwards got up again and mancuevred the ball splendidly in front of goal. Meesand Hodgson by vigorous work saved the position, and cleared, the ball travelling quickly to the other end, and coming in from the corner Roberts completely beat Boyle, and drove the ball past Muirinto the net, scoring for the Recs amid cheers. Roberts was again almost through, but Muir cleared, and Carr struck the post. The Recs were playing in magnificent form, and Everton were very much handicapped by the wind. Muir saved a difficult shot from Mercer, and Everton were still forced to defend a series of corners to the Recs, which were nullified by the wind carrying the ball out. Storey forced a corner, and the Everton goal had a very narrow escape. Mees put in a lightning shot, which just skimmed the crossbar. Ellaby also tried a long shot, but Muir saved well. Carr put the ball across the goal, but Roberts missed an apparently easy opening. The visitors strove hard against the wind, and kept play more open for some time, but their defence was again called upon to withstand heavy pressure, and Carr struck the outside of the net. The efforts of the Recs met with no further success. Half-time—St. Helens Recs, 1 goal; Everton, nil.
On resuming after the interval the Recs, had the wind against them, and most of the spectators quite expected to see them kept back defending. However, the Recs, restarted in very promising style, Roberts ran the ball up to the twelve yards’ mark, where he was fouled, but nothing resulted from the free kick. Ellaby and Mercer got the ball up again, and Storey had exceedingly hard lines, Muir saving at the expense of a corner. Rankin took the ball down prettily, but Lee had no difficulty in dealing with the shot. Storey played up well, and Muir bad again to kick clear. Carr sent the ball across the goal twice; but nothing 'more tangible than a- corner resulted. The Recs, half-backs as well as Hodgson and Brown, were playing in magnificent form, the homesters shaping against the wind in most excellent style. Mercer and Roberts did fine work, and constantly bothered the Everton defence. A corner to Everton was exceedingly well placed, but the ball was cleared. Another corner followed, but Carr got the ball away in safety. Everton attacked for some time, but the goalkeeper was well covered, and had little to do. The Recs’ forwards kept pegging away, and Storey, Mercer, and Carr all had shots at goal, bus Muir cleared comfortably. Brown tried one or two long shots, but without effect. Towards the close Everton gathered round the Res’ goal, but they could not penetrate the defence and the result was a highly creditable win for the Recs.
Recreation 1 goal, Everton nil.
EVERTON v NOTTS FOREST
Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 1 April 1902
The return League fixture between these clubs attracted fully 25,000 spectators to the Goodison Park enclosure yesterday, and the home team won an interesting game by 1 goal to nil. The first half was productive of some splendid football in which the Everton team held a decided superiority. Their forwards worked splendidly together, and, well backed up by the half-backs, kept the visitors’ defence fully employed. That Everton were not leading by 3 goals at the interval was due more to good luck than management on the part of the Notts defence, for Settle after dribbling close in, sent against the crossbar with a shot that Linacre would never have seen. Then Abbott experienced similar fortune, for a terrific drive from short range landed the ball against the upright, and on receiving from the rebound the left half missed the net by inches only. Throughout the opening half, Everton held a complete ascendency over their opponents, and they were vastly superior to the Foresters in every particularly. Thirty minutes after the commencement of the game a foul was given against the Notts centre half, Timmins, and from the free kick, the ball was accurately placed for Taylor to head into goal. Linacre only partially cleared, and Bowman sent across the goal mouth to Sharp, who had no difficulty in registering the only goal of the match. After the interval the game became more even, and the Foresters gradually advanced to an equality with their opponents. They made several promising raids, their forwards passing very judiciously, and Spouncer, on the extreme left, being repeatedly prominent with his accurate centres. But Kitchen was never seriously troubled, and though many of the movements of the visitors appeared to bode danger in midfield, they invariably fizzled out before the sturdy defence of the home backs. The Everton forwards played a great game in the first half, their manoeuvres altogether bewildering the Notts defenders, and their goal escaped very luckily on several occasions, rasping shots being charged down in extremely fortunate fashion. Afterwards, however, there was a marked deterioration, and Notts with a little more determination near goal, might have easily drawn level. Settle gave a capital display, and Sharp likewise ran and centred finely, but Young was off colour, and was frequently dispossessed by Timmins, the Foresters’ centre-half. Bowman again gave a most disappointing display at outside-left and the number chances he bungled was alarming. He was afforded every opportunity of demonstrating his worth, but Robinson found little difficulty in checking his career; whilst even when he did get a clear course he hung on to the ball until the full back took the ball from him. Delay in centring was his weakest point, and whilst the rest of the line were anxiously awaiting the cross-shot, they had the mortification of witnessing the Notts full back almost invariably succeed in clearing before the ball could be delivered. Taylor passed very badly, and landed the sphere at the feet of the visitors’ defenders too often to be appreciated. The halves were the strongest part of the team, though Wolstenholme found a troublesome pair to deal with in Capes and Spouncer; but as a body the home trio were difficult to beat. Boyle, at full back, indulged in some very pretty work, and though lacking somewhat in speed, there was judgement noticeable in every feature of his work. Watson kicked well, and Kitchen was, as already stated, never seriously tested. In the opening half, Broughton, the Forest extreme right winger, was very prominent; but in the second moiety, the left wing bore off the honours. Calvey opened the play to his wings in grand style, though he was easily beaten when it came to a question of shooting. The left wing rendered splendid service, and one of the smartest forwards on the field was Spouncer. At half, Robinson was in rare trim, and Timmins played a capital game in the centre, repeatedly getting the better of Young. Iremonger kicked strongly at full back, but White was the better man in this line, and his display left nothing to be desired. Linacre kept a good goal, and some of his clearances tested his abilities to the fullest extent. The teams were;-
Everton.- Kitchen, goal; Boyle and Eccles, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain) and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Settle and Bowman, forwards.
Notts Forest.- Linacre, goal; Iremonger, and White, backs; Henderson, Tummins, and Robinson, half-backs; Spouncer, Capes, Calvey, Fred Forman, and Broughton, forwards. Referee, Mr. J. Brodie.
EVERTON RESERVES 3 PADIHAM 1
April 2 1902. The Liverpool Courier
Lancashire Combination
Played at Goodison Park yesterday, before a meagre attendance. Everton lost the toss, and had to face the wind and a bright sun. Tudor started and for a time Padiham had the best of the exchanges. Their work in front of goal was weak, however, and Muir was not troubled. Rankin and Brown change the venue, the visiting custodian having to clear from Proudfoot's header, and Padiham raced off, Muir having to run out to clear. Play was well contested, the visitors playing smartly, and having the best of the play. A fine centre from the left wing went dangerous close to Muir's charge. For a long time after this the Blues could not get past the halfway line, and a weak kick by Clayton gave Padiham a chance, but the shooting was very poor. From a free kick, Everton got down Singleton sending over the bar. Then Singleton centred beautifully, the ball being headed away, and from a rush on the Padiham right, Muir saved very coolly. Directly afterwards Everton should have scored, after a fine effort by Singleton, but Tudor failed to take advantage of an open goal, and a moment later the visiting centre was equally at fault, putting the ball over the bar, when right in front of Muir. Proudfoot tried hard to get away, and two of the defenders had to tackle him at the finish, before he was dispossessed. At the other end Muir cleared from a long shot, and after an abortive corner to Padiham their centre was given a beautiful chance by the left wing, but he again sent wide. Paidham continued to have the best of matters, the Everton forwards playing poorly, and Muir twice saved well. Proudfoot at last took the ball at the other end, and the visitors goal had a remarkable escape from Singleton centre, which Clark shaved the post with a beauty. Padiham had a turn, but a fruitless corner was all that fell to them. A splendid run by Rankin followed, and the custodian saved a hot shot from Paterson. Half time Everton nil; Padiham nil.
Immediately after restarting Proudfoot ran through to within about ten yards of goal, but shot wide. Then Rankin sent in a beauty, the custodian saving at full length. Padiham paid a brief visit to the Everton goal, Muir being called upon, but the home side kept up the attack. The visitor's custodian was hurt while saving, but soon resumed, and Clark sent a fine shot, just over the bar. Then Proudfoot worked a beautiful opening for himself, but in trying to place the ball into the corner of the net, he sent just outside. A moment later, however, Paterson succeeded in opening the scoring and directly afterwards the gaol had a wonderful escape from a corner. A rush by the Padiham left wing followed, and the inside man scored somewhat easily, thus putting the sides on level. Everton retaliated strongly and a splendid dropping shot from Singleton was well saved in the top corner of the goal. Five minutes later Paterson gave Everton the lead from a centre from Singleton, and before the finish Rankin scored a third goal. Result Everton 3; Padiham 1. Everton: - Muir, Sharp, and Balmer (r), backs, Clayton, Clark, and Brown half-backs, Rankin, Paterson, Tudor, Proudfoot, and Singleton, forwards
LANCASHIRE COMBINATION
Liverpool Daily Post - Wednesday 02 April 1902
EVERTON RESERVE v PADIHAM
At Goodison Park yesterday afternoon, before a handful of spectators. Everton kicked off against the wind and sun, Padiham having the best of the opening exchanges. They were, however, very erratic in front of goal, and the home defence was not tested. Everton got down, and Proudfoot caused the Padiham custodian to clear. The visitors got going again, and Muir was called upon to clear. Play was keenly contested grand combination being shown by Padiham. Boyle cleared out danger when the visitors looked like scoring. Everton, aided by a free kick worked their way nicely down the field, Singleton finishing up a smart bit of play by sending over the crossbar. Padiham again pressed, and Muir effected a brilliant clearance. Everton a minute or two later should have drawn first blood, but Taylor failed to turn a good opening to account. The Padiham centre then mulled a capital chance by placing the ball over the bar when right in front of goal. The pressure was maintained for a time by Padiham, but the home defence was very safe, the Everton backs working together beautifully. Give-and-take play followed to be interval up to which time there was nothing registered. On resuming, Everton attacked the visitors’ goal strongly, and after many capital attempts to open the score. Paterson defeated the Padiham goalkeeper with a rattling shot. For some time Everton continued the attack, and Paterson was successful in augmenting the home score. Towards goal had many narrow shaves, the visiting custodian giving a fine display of goalkeeping. Rankin put on a third goal for Everton before the finish. Result.- Everton 3 goals, Padiham nil.
TO VISIT SCOTLAND.
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Thursday 03 April 1902
Tit-Bits For Arbroath
Ever on the outlook for tit-bits for the numerous supporters of the Arbroath club, Mr Richard David, the popular Match Secretary, has just preformed a piece of work that will earn him the thanks of all Red Lichtie enthusiats. This is no less than the securing of the famous Everton Club, to play their last match of the season on Gayfield. The Liverpool Combination are expected to be the strongest possible eleven, and, appearing as they do on Wednesday, the 30th, a bumper gate is certain to repay the local Committee for their enterrpise. This news, coming as it certainly will, as a pleasent surprise, will keenly interest all Arbroath' s supporters.
COMMENTS ON SPORTS
Liverpool Daily Post - Thursday 03 April 1902
By Lynx II
Locally the League tourney has latterly evoked any amount of speculation in two widely divergent directions. In the one case, Everton, part from two or three serious failures at home, still hold a very respectable place amongst the leading clubs of the country. On their recent holiday form the Goodison Park contingent may certainly be classed as one of the most accomplished and determined sides in the kingdom, and their display against Notts Forest on Monday was in its way a model exhibition of clever and classy football. Indeed, in the light of their present form it is somewhat galling to think that they must now play second fiddle to Sunderland. The Wearsiders early in the season took great care to secure all available points, with the result that they can now afford to view even a succession of drawn games with comparative composure. Had the Everton eleven only settled down to work in proper fashion three months ago there is little doubt that the League championship, if not the Association Cup, would have found a resting-place on the banks of the Mersey.
EVERTON COMBINATION V TURTON
Liverpool Echo - Saturday 05 April 1902
LANCASHIRE COMBINATION
The weather was wretched in the extreme this afternoon and this militated against an attendance other than meagre at Goodison Park. Owing to the tardy arrival of the visitors it was twenty minutes after the advertised time when the following teams turned out;- Everton.- Ford; Young and R. Balmer; Clayton, Clark, and Makepeace, halves; Rankin, Paterson, Tudor, Bone, and Singleton, forwards. Turton; Lill, goal; Cannon, and Derbyshire, backs; Whitehead, Tyrer, and Greenhalgh, halves; Jones, G. Booth, J. Booth, Whittle, and Walker, forwards. Turton won the toss, and Tudor kicked off on behalf of the Evertonians, the opening exchanges being in favour of the visitors. Greenhalgh sent in a long shot which went over. By judicious passing the home team ran through the opposition, and Tudor with a beautiful shot placed the leather beyond the reach of Lill after the game had been in progress ten minutes. From the centre the visitors made off, and Jones tested, Ford, the Everton custodian, bringing off a capital save. Turton seemed bent on drawing level and they hotly besieged the home goal, and through “hands” within the twelve yards’ line they were awarded a penalty. Tyrer taking the kick and making the score read one all. The attack was kept up by Turton, and a fruitless corner fell to their share. Everton tried hard to break away, but the slippery state of the ground seemed to hamper their movements considerably. At length, however, the Blues got within easy shooting distance of Lill, and Tudor sent in a fine shot which the Turton goalkeeper threw clear, and the visitors again got down the field, but good defence was shown by the home backs. Everton now took up the attack, and when close in Tudor headed in, Lill saving nicely. A minute later Bone shot in, but without results. Everton made big efforts to gain the lead, but the defence of the visitors was equal to the occasion, and they failed to further augment their score before the interval. Half-time; Everton 1 goal, Turton 1 goal.
Final; Everton Reserves 2, Turton Reserves 2.
TODAYS TEAM NEWS
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 05 April 1902
Everton v Sheffield Wednesday. At Sheffield. Central Station 11.20; Kick-off 3.30
Everton;- Kitchen, goal; Boyle and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth and Blythe, half-backs; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Abbott, and Bowman, forwards.
Everton Reserve v Turton at Goodison Park; kick-off 3.30.
Everton; Muir, goal; Young and Balmer, backs; Clayton, Clark, and Brown, half-backs; Rankin, Paterson, Tudor, Bone, and Singleton, forwards.
Scotland v England, at Ibrox Park, Glasgow.
Scotland;- Doig (Sunderland); N. Smith (Glasgow Rangers), Drumond (Glasgow Rangers); Aitken (Newcastle United), Raisbeck (Liverpool), Robertson (Glasgow Rangers), Templeton (Aston Villa), Walker (Hearts of Midlothian), Brown (Tottenham Hotspur), Livingstone (Celtic), and A. Smith (Glasgow Rangers).
England;- George (Aston Villa), Crompton (Blackburn Rovers), Molyneux (Southampton), Wilkes (Aston Villa), Forman (Notts Forest), Houlker (Blackburn), Hogg (Sunderland), Bloomer (Derby County), captain; Beats (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Settle (Everton), and Cox (Liverpool).
EVERTON v SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, April 5 1902
The weather outlook in Liverpool this morning was far from bright, but the journey to Sheffield which Everton undertook was made through a country covered with snow, while at Godley a perfect blizzard prevailed. At Sheffield, however, sleet was the order of things, and matters could not well have been more miserable. The ground of the Wednesday Club at Owlerton is over three miles out of the cutlery capital, and, as may be imagined, only the utmost ardent footballers ventured out of doors to witness the return game between Everton and the Sheffielders. When the clubs met at Goodison Park in December last the home eleven were victorious by no fewer than five goals to nil. The following are the teams;-
Sheffield Wednesday;- Lyall, goal; Layton and Langley, backs; Ferrier, Crawshaw, and Ruddlesdin, half-backs; Davis, Chapman, Simpson, Beech, and Spikesley, forwards.
Everton.- Kitchen, goal; Boyle and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Blythe, half-backs; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Abbott and Bowman, forwards. Referee J. Adams, of Birmingham.
The visitors won the toss, and the Sheffielders started in a quagmire, the rain coming down steadily. The merest handful of spectators were present. As will be seen, Everton played the same team as last week, except that Settle was absent in Glasgow and his place was taken by Abbott; while Blythe was brought into the half-back line. The Sheffielders were well represented. The teams moved down on the right. Bowman and Abbott being prominent but the former lost possession of the ball when close in goal. After some desultory work the homesters got away on the left and Crawshaw headed the ball in. kitchen saving at the expense of another corner, which safely cleared; the state of the ground and the weather generally was opposed to anything like first-class football, and for a long time play of a give-and-take character was seen, each goal being visited in turn, but without serious danger to either custodian. The visitors at length moved down nicely, and Taylor sent across to Bowman, but the latter was ruled offside. After this the Wednesday took up the attack and both Watson and Boyle were given an anxious time. The Blades pressed persistently, and from a long range Beech sent in a fine shot which Kitchen dealt with in masterly fashion. The next movement of interest was initiated by Booth who served up to his forwards splendidly, and from a pass by Sharp Abbott headed the leather into Lyall’s hands. Then the Sheffielders got going over the heavy surface, and Davies put in a beautiful centre, but Spikesley who was given a magnificent opening missed his kick, and the ball passed harmlessly outside. Considering the terrible weather conditions, for the rain was falling heavily all the time, the game was being contested with splendid spirit. The home forwards paid great attention to Kitchen, and on one occasion Crawshaw shot a foot wide of the mark. Taylor and Sharp removed the venue, but they could not get past Langley. Then all the home lefts ran down in good style, but Spikesley was hampered by Boyle and his shot went wide. After more midfield work the home right wing got down, and Davis shot just on the wrong side of the upright. The Everton forwards replied with a forward movement, which Layton upset, and then a foul against Blythe let the homesters in again but they were unable to pierce the Everton defence, which was very sound. By this time the players were, of course, drenched to the skin, but they still played up remarkably well, the home eleven enjoying rather the best of the argument, but their shooting in front of was loose and erratic, and Kitchen was rarely seriously troubled.
Half-time Score; Everton Nil, Sheffield Wednesday Nil
Final; Result; Everton 1 goal, Sheffield Wednesday 1 goal.
Sheffield Wednesday won last season’s contest by 3 goals to 1.
EVERTON COMBINATION v TURTON
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, April 5 1902
LANCASHIRE COMBINATION
The weather was wretched in the extreme this afternoon and this militated against an attendance other than meagre at Goodison Park. Owing to the tardy arrival of the visitors it was twenty minutes after the advertised time when the following teams turned out;-
Everton;- Ford, goal; Young (Walter), Balmer (Robert); backs; Clayton, Clark, and Makepeace, halves; Rankin, Paterson, Tudor, Bone, and Singleton, forwards.
Turton; Lill, goal; Cannon and Derbyshire, backs; Whitehead, Tyrer, and Greenhalgh halves; Jones, G. Booth, J. Booth, Whittle, and Walker, forwards.
Turton won the toss, and Tudor kicked off on behalf of the Evertonians, the opening exchanges being in favour of the visitors. Greenhalgh sent in a long shot, which went over. By judicious passing the home team ran through the opposition, and Tudor with a beautiful shot placed the leather, beyond the reach of Lill after the game had been in progress ten minutes. From the centre the visitors made off, and Jones tested, Ford, the Everton custodian bringing off a capital save. Turton seemed bent on drawing level and they hotly besieged the home goal, and through “hands” within the twelve yards line they were awarded a penalty. Tyrer taking the kick and making the score read one all. The attack was kept up by Turton, and a fruitless corner fell to their share. Everton tried hard to break away, but the slippery state of the ground seemed to hamper their movements considerably. At length, however, the Blues got within easy shooting distance of Lill, and Tudor sent ina fine shot which the Turton goalkeeper threw clear, and the visitors again got down the field, but good defence was shown by the home backs. Everton now took up the attack, and when close in Tudor headed in, Lill saving nicely. A minute later Bone shot in, but without result. Everton made big efforts to gain the lead, but the defence of the visitors was equal to the occasion, and they failed to further augment their score before the interval. Half-time;- Everton 1 goal, Turton 1 goal.
Final -Everton Reserve 2, Turton Reserve 2.
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY 1 EVERTON 1
April 7 1902. The Liverpool Courier.
Blythe carried off, early in second half.
The weather in Sheffield on Saturday was miserable in the extreme. Rain fell from early morning, and so persistent was the downfall that very few people visited Owlerton Park. Everton were without Settle, Blythe taking the place of Abbott, who went forward. The teams were: - Everton: - Kitchen, goal, Boyle, and Watson backs, Wolstenholmes, Booth (captain), and Blythe, half-backs, Sharp, Taylor, Young, Abbott, and Bowman, forwards. Sheffield Wednesday: - Lyall, goal, Layton, and Langley, backs, Ferrier, Crawshaw, and Ruddleston, half-backs, Davis, Chapman Simpson (V.S) Beech, and Spikesley forwards. The visitors winning the toss, Simpson set the ball in motion on a sudden ground. The first move came from the Wednesday right wing, but nothing came of it, and then Bowman and Abbott were prominent. The slippery ground, however, was altogether against anything like a descent exhibition of scientific football. Blythe got in some good work and fed his forwards nicely, but Layton's sure kicking was very useful to the Wednesday men. Kitchen was called upon to handle, and a moment later Boyle had to concede a corner. From that Crawshaw headed in, Kitchen scooping out the ball at the expense of another corner. Again the corner was beautifully taken, and there were some exciting incidents in the vicinity of the Everton goal, until a long shot from Ferrier went wide. The visiting right wing made play, but accidental handing stopped from progress, for a while. A hot shot from Beech keep Kitchen on the alert, fortunately for Everton. A less capable custodian might easily have been beaten. A free kick tom Everton was taken by Wolstenholmes, who sent the ball over the line, and immediately afterwards Abbott meeting a centre from Sharp directed the ball at Lyall, who had little difficulty in clearing. Considering the dressing conditions, the football was as good a could be expected, but it was not very exciting. A surprise shot from Crawshaw was diverted by Kitchen at the expense of a fruitless corner. Langley made rather a bad shot, but the mistake cost his side nothing, and for a while neither team could get any advantage. The rain continued to fall in torrents, and the ground became worse than ever. Simpson put in a low shot, and Kitchen in trying to back away just touched the leather, which rolled over the line. Following the corner Wednesday had a period of pressure, but very few shots were directed at Kitchen, both Boyle and Watson being safe in their keeping. Everton retaliated only to find that the state of the ground utilized against accurate forward play. Still there were some smart exchanges between Young and Bowman, the latter forcing an abortive corner off Layton. Play after this was of give and take description, although the Wednesday had rather a shade the best of the matters. Boyle headed away a dangerous centre from Chapman. At the other end Young missed a nice opening presented to him by Sharp, and then Taylor shot into the custodian hands. Kitchen afterwards fisted out a good attempt on the part of Davis, and the game was stopped for a time owing to an injury to Blythe leg over strained in tackling Chapman. Blythe had to be assisted off the field by trainer, and Abbott took his place at left half. Wednesday had the bulk of the attack, but the interval arrived with a clean shoot. Half-time Everton nil; Wednesday nil. When the second half was commenced Wednesday were the first to break ground, and Simpson tested Kitchen with a fast shot, but the custodian cleared alright, and Sharp was enabled to get down on his wings, and at the end of a brilliant individual effort he centred to Bowman, and the being unattended, had no difficulty in beating Lyall after seven minutes play. Following this Wednesday attack heavily, and Beech forced Kitchen to save in the top corner. A little later Beech equalised the score after Kitchen had saved from Layton following a free kick close in. There was no more scoring, and the game ended in a draw of one goal each.
TURTON DRAW AT GOODISON PARK.
Athletic News - Monday 07 April 1902
By Junius
For the second week in succession the Lancashire Junior Cup-holders were on view in this city and they fared more successfully against Everton than they had done the previous week at Anfield. Everton tried Young, a brother of the League’s team centre forward, at full back, and a new custodian, named Ford, who, I believe hails from the Manchester district. The early stages of the game were evenly contested, for Everton were only occasionally aggressive, whilst Turton spoiled much good work m midfield with weak shooting. Eventually a combined move by the home forwards ended a Tudor scoring, but Turton equalized from a penalty, convened Tyrer. In the second half Singleton again gave his side the lead, but this reverse only roused the visitors, and J. Booth equalised. The result was a fair reflex of the merits of the respective combatants, and Turton fully held their own against their more fancied rivals. The Everton backs defended strongly, but the forwards were not up to their usual standard. In the second half the home side showed improved form, but Turton presented a bold front, and fully deserved to share the honours of an interesting match.
EVERTON SHARE POINTS AT SHEFFIELD
Athletic News - Monday 07 April 1902
By Nemo
Wretched weather prevailed in Sheffield on Saturday, and a well-nigh continuous fall of rain and snow throughout the day completely spoiled what promised well to be an interesting League game between the Wednesday and Everton teams. After the recent big improvement shown by the “Blades” there would certainly have been a good gate at the Owlerton enclosure had it not been for the return of wintry weather, but so miserable were the conditions that it was surprising that even so many as 2,000 or 3,000 onlookers attended. There was not a fine moment throughout the match so persistent was the downfall. The ground was far too heavy and sloppy to allow of the nicer arts of football to be worked to advantage. A postponement would have been quite justiable under such circumstances and I think the players on both sides showed much pluck and endurance in playing so well as they did under terribly adverse conditions. Wednesday had the same side out as had delighted all their friends by winning at Stoke and Manchester, the young amateur, V.S. Simpson, who stood down on Tuesday last in the game with Liverpool, re-appearing at centre forward. Notable absentees from the Everton team were Settle, Balmer, and Bell, the first named being in the English team at Glasgow but the visitors were a sound reliable eleven, who certainly did not disgrace themselves. The result of the game was a draw, each side scoring once, and this seemed to be a fair result.
EVERTON SCORE FIRST
There was little wind, but plenty of rain when Wednesday started and added to this discomfort the ground was too wet and muddy to allow of much smart and brilliant football. The first halt saw no goal scored. During this portion of the game the Everton defence had plenty of work, and did it well, but there was little shooting at goal. Kitchen, cool and collected, stopped a header from Simpson and good shots from Beech, Crawshaw and Davis, but Lyall, at the other end, had nothing to stop with any difficulty about it except one capital effort by Taylor. Towards the end of the first forty-five minutes Everton lost Blythe, who appeared to hurt his knee in a collision with Chapman. The Everton half-back came on again after change of ends, but played outside-left. Bowman coming inside and Abbott going left-half. Early on young Simpson tested Kitchen with a stinging shot, but the Everton forwards soon showed form which was a vast improvement on their play in the first half, and with only seven minutes gone Sharp, after getting the better of both Langley and Layton, centred squarely to Bowman, who made no mistake with a golden opportunity. So Everton were the first to score.
WEDNESDAY’S RESPONSE
Then Wednesday set to work to draw level with great spirit. Beech once spoiled Simpson by taking the ball almost off his toe and shooting wide. The same player also failed to turn to account a fine centre from Davis, again shooting wide. However, to make amends for these failures, Beech soon had the satisfaction of adding the finishing touch to an equalizing goal, putting the ball in the net promptly when Kitchen made his only poor save in the match from a shot Layton following on a free kick. Shortly afterwards Kitchen saved brilliantly a grand shot by Spikesley. Wednesday made a characteristic dash for a winning goal, but the Everton defence held their own, and later we saw some very dangerous rushes on the part of the visitors vanguard. Sharp being a thorn in the side the home defence. However, both sides made mistakes near goal, and with the persistent rain turned to freely falling snow the game came to an end with honours divided.
REMARKS
It was a very fair game under such unfavorable conditions, though of course the treacherous state of the ground was responsible for many inaccuracies. Wednesday had distinctly the better of the play in the first half, but there was nothing to choose between them during the second. Both Boyle and Watson played a sound, safe game at back for Everton, and Kitchen, who had much more work to do than Lyall, kept goal well. I liked Sharp on the extreme right best of the visiting forwards, who made little show against the clever Wednesday middle line during the first half, but who later on did some smart bits of combined work. The state of the ground was all against the Sharp, nippy style of forward play whereby the Wednesday front rank did so well on Good Friday at Manchester; but, all the same, their attacks had usually more sting than those of the visitors. Mistakes near goal, however, ruined several excellent chances, and Wednesday had to remain satisfied with one point instead of the two which, had opportunities not been spoiled, should have been theirs. I think every player on both sides was glad when the end came, and the shelter of the dressing room would very welcome. Teams;- Wednesday;- Lyall; Layton and Langley; Ferrier, Crawshaw, and Ruddlesdin; Davis, Chapman, V.S. Simpson, Beech, and Spikesley. Everton; Kitchen; Boyle, and Watson; Wolstenholme, Booth and Blythe; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Abbott, and Bowman. Referee; Mr. J. Adams, Birmingham.
EVERTON RESERVES 2 TURTON 2
April 7 1902. The Liverpool Mercury
Lancashire Combination
At Goodison Park in miserable weather, rain falling heavily. Turton displayed the smarter tactics, for a long time in the first half, but were weak near goal, and Everton scored through Tudor. Before the inter Tyrer made the score level from a penalty kick. On resuming Singleton gave Everton the lead, the home side having the best of the game. However, five minutes from time Turton scored from a rush by Booth. Result Everton 2; Turton 2. Everton: - Muir goal, Boyle (captain), and Balmer (r), backs, Clayton Clark, and Brown, half-backs, Rankin, Paterson, Tudor, Proudfoot, and Singleton, forwards.
ENGLAND CAP FOR SETTLE
April 7 1902. From Liverpool Mercury
The 31 st annual international match between Scotland and England at Ibrox Park, in the presence of 70,000. The game resulted in a one all drew, with Everton's Jimmy Settle equalized a few minutes from the interval.
Regrettable Accident.
No one could have foreseen what a terrible tale of disaster, and death would soon have to be told. The game had run ten minutes of its course, the western terracing collapsed, and carried down amidst the ruins, hundreds of spectators in a struggling mass. It was painful sight to see the dead and injured carried across the field of play on the way to the pavilion, where medical and ambulances were in waiting. A sight like this has never before been seen at football match in Scotland.
EVERTON REVIEW
April 7 1902. The Liverpool Mercury
There was nothing very much at stake in the match between Everton and Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday, and probably this was just as well, because the conditions under which the return League match at Owlerton Park was played were such as to render abortive anything like a decent exposition of scientific football. Rain came down in torrents, the ground was a perfect quagmire, and the pitiful handful of spectators who found shelter under the corrugated canopy of the grand stands were well nigh chilled to the marrow and the ninety minutes had expired. Under these depressing conditions it need not be surprising if the game failed to provide that interest which is usually associated in the encounters between the “Blues” and the “Blades” Early in December Everton gained perhaps the most decisive victory of the season at Goodison Park by five goals to nil over Sheffield Wednesday. It was scarcely in the order of things that this should be repeated at Owlerton, but with a shade of Luck, the Evertonians might easily have captured a couple of points, which would have brought them even nearer to the probable if not absolute champions of the League. In the first half of the game up to the time that Blythe had to leave the field, there was nothing in the play suggestive of superiority on either side, but when early in the second portion. Bowman with a brilliant shot defeated Lyall all the way, the visitors had a great chance of finishing masters of the situation. It was owing to a slip and possibly also to the wretched state of the ground that led to Ktchen allowing Beech to register an equalizing goal. After this both teams displayed what under the circumstances can only be described as surprisingly good form. They seemed to revel in the mud, and though at times slipping about in a fashion interesting to the spectators, they positively worked up a certain degree of enthusiasm as to the final issue of the game. Twice within one week, Liverpool clubs have shared the points on the Wednesday ground; in the case of Liverpool, this point was particularly welcome, and in view of the downfall of Sunderland on Saturday, Everton's draw places them all the more favorably in the League table. Turning to the play individually, there is no doubt that the visitors were to a certain extent weakened by the absence of their deadly shot-Settle-who was doing International duty at Glasgow. Abbott was called upon to fill the vacancy, but, after all his forte is not in the forward line. Efforts he did many things in conjunction with Bowman, who, if he were to impart to his work a little more energy would become a more enable unit of the Everton. Both Sharp and Taylor exhibited exemplary pertinacity, the outside man especially getting along the slippery surface at a rare turn of speed, and losing no opportunity of putting in centre which, had the ground been favorable might easily have been turned to account. After all, one of the most pleasurable features of the game played under such distressing circumstances was the really fine defence of the right back-Boyle-who has given so many years of valuable and ungrudging service to the Everton Club. His kicking, and tackling were at times of the greatest assistance to his side, and his confreres Watson despite a tendency to try too much on his own account, rendered admirable aid, keeping in check, such a speedy pair as Chapman and Davies. As already intimated, Blythe was injured at a comparatively early stage of the game, and though he returned to the field, after the interval, he was what is colloquially called a passager, having eventually to retire after trying what he could do as outside left to Bowman. Booth and Wolstenholme displayed their usual cleverness, but they probably more than the others were handicapped by the state of the ground, the vicinity of the centre line being, as a matter of fact, liquid mud. The Wednesday defence was the best part of the team, for the respective players in this department got through their work in a manner that was about criticism. The forwards as times worked admirably together, and in the open showed both speed, and ability, but when it came to a matter of testing the custodian their efforts were reduced to the very ordinary level. The right wing pair were the most aggressive pair, and were ably backed up by Ferrier, who played the most consistent half back game, while Layton, Langley, and Lyall proved a most formidable rearguard. Under the conditions that prevailed, probably a division of honours was the best solution of a somewhat uninteresting game.
SCOTLAND v ENGLAND
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 07 April 1902
[Full particulars of the terrible disaster which befell the spectators on the ‘Rangers’ ground at this match will be found in another column]
THE GAME
NOT AN OFFICIAL FIXTURE
The thirty-first annual encounter between Scotland and England under Association rules was played on the ground of Glasgow Rangers. New Ibrox, as this enclosure is named, is an oval arena, with two vast terraces behind each goal. On the western terrace on Saturday as in a semi-circle of 100 yards’ radius, people rose tier above tier for no less than 100 deep. Half an hour before the kick-off there were 50,000 or more spectators, and the huge crowd on this west terrace, swaying like willows in the wind, broke through all barriers and swarmed all over the ground. The teams turned out exactly as selected, save that Livingstone (Celtic) took the place of Campbell. Bloomer won the toss, and took the wind, which was blowing to the eastern goal. Everything went on merrily at first, and there was no inkling of the terrible tragedy awaiting. England had slightly the best of the opening exchanges, but Houlker, passing forward to Cox, the ball went by. Bloomer twice endeavoured to open out the game by passes to Cox, but neither materialised. The right wing of England became busy, and Beats was in position, but lifted high over the bar. A corner nevertheless resulted, but was placed badly by Hogg. Alex Smith was the first to break away, but was eventually cleverly checked by Crompton. Cox retaliated, and as he was beating Nick Smith, Drummond relieved and Templeton, taking up the ball, dribbled up beautifully along the wing. He centred when near the eighteen yards’ line, and a foul was given by Crompton. Raisbeck passed to Aitken, who shot in, and George was compelled to concede a corner.
THE CROWD BREAKS ON TO THE GROUND.
At this period a portion of the huge western terrace appeared to give way towards the summit, and thousands of people swarmed to the touch lines. The game was suspended, and it was impossible to proceed with the corner, the police being powerless, and it really seemed as though it would be most difficult to bring the game to a conclusion. A couple of thousand people were now on the playing portion of the ground, and the England team proceeded to leave the field. As they gathered in the centre of the field a great crowd of people swarmed round the players, and there was some slight hooting, but there was no attempt to molest the teams, who retired to the pavilion. Meanwhile mounted constables began to ride about the arena, and as they galloped hither and thither the spectators madly scuttled to the boundary. It seemed that several people were seriously injured, for from the dizzy height of the Press-box people were being carried by bearer-parties across the field to the pavilion. The whole incident vividly brought to mind the fiasco.
WITNESSED AT FALLOWFIELD
In the English Cup final 1894. After being absent for about twenty-two minutes, the Scottish team reappeared, and calmly awaited the return of the Englishmen. In the meantime some of the stewards appeared to be taking long planks away, as it for the purpose of converting them into splinters. Indeed, very ugly rumours as to serious accidents had now reached the Press-Box. Eventually Alex Smith took a corner conceded by George. Cox cleared, but even so the Scots persisted in the attack. A passage of arms occurred ‘twixt Templeton and Houlker. Smith taking the kick which was awarded with four mounted policemen within twenty yards of him. This was eventually cleared by Crompton and Settle. Alex Smith was conspicuous for determined work, and Wilkes was unable to check his career without conceding a corner. This, however, was cleared. Raisbeck was very prominent in the centre, and determinedly played a shot at goal, but his final effort was charged down by Crompton who was doing fine work, and who staved off a dangerous attack of Smith. Indeed the rangers was at this point the best forward on the field. The Scots were showing far superior football, but Cox broke away, and centring beautifully to Bloomer, the latter headed over. Three times Drummond cleared from Forman, and then Doig, being bustled by Beats, threw behind for a corner. This proved abortive, and Templeton breaking away, gave to Walker, who crossed to the left. Smith put back, but Livingstone shot at the sun.
SCOTLAND SCORE.
At last Templeton, beating Houlker all the way, pushed the ball into the centre, where brown took the pass beautifully, and dribbling a yard or two, took in the situation at a glance, and with a left foot shot put the ball into the corner of the net out of the reach of George, after twenty minutes’ actual play. After Doig had saved Settle shot over, while the Sunderland man a few minutes later luckily cleared from Beats, the ball, as a matter of fact cannoning off Doig. The Scottish forwards showed both thrilling pace and paying combination. Crompton repeatedly proved the savour of his side, his work not only being effective but exceedingly graceful. He was the one stumbling block, and certainly saved a goal when he shot out of his left foot, intercepting a drive from Livingstone. England had now much the better of the argument, and Doig had a busy time, although great assistance was rendered him by Drummond. There was no denying that the Scottish goalkeeper was lucky to escape downfall twice more. He saved brilliantly from Forman and Beats, and Scotland have the old Arbroath man to thank for their position. However, before the interval England made one last raid, and the ball kept bobbing about from head to head. From Bloomer it went across to Beats, thence to Settle, who steadied himself and placed the ball in the net with a low shot. This occurred just on the interval, when the game remained;
Scotland 1 goal, England 1 goal.
Scotland again showed up and both Templeton and Livingstone got in centres. At length Houlker opened out the game, and Wilkes sent in a grand shot, which Doig pushed away, and Scotland returned to the attack, but Livingstone neutralised. Stern war was waged, but the defence all round was exceedingly fine, and we may give special precedence to Crompton and Wilkes on the one side, and Drummond and Raisbeck on the other. While the match was in progress a meeting of the Scottish Football Association was held, and it was decided that the match should not rank as an official fixture, and there was a strong feeling, in consequence of the people killed that the game should be abandoned; but it was feared that such a proceeding would probably end in a serious riot. Naturally the unfortunate circumstances exercised themselves upon the players, who progressed with the game under the sad knowledge of the terrible mishap. This took all the pleasure out of their play. Still the game was proceeded with, and the respective goalkeepers had occasional work found them to keep the ball out of their charges. Nothing further was scored, and a sad and memorable “international” terminated in perhaps a fitting manner, all things taken into consideration, as a drew -1 goal each.
DISASTER AT GLASGOW
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 07 April 1902
THE INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL MATCH
COLLAPSE OF A STAND
TWENTY-TWO DEATHS
NEARLY TWO HUNDRED INJURED
TERRIBLE SCENES
Twenty-two people were killed and nearly 200 injured in an accident which occurred at the annual football match between England and Scotland at Ibrox Park, Glasgow, on Saturday afternoon. Never before has there been such a distressing and thrilling scene at a football match. At one end of the ground there is a high terraced stand rising from a few feet above the level of the ground in tiers to a height of fully thirty feet. It is of iron framework, but otherwise of wooden planks, and can accommodate many thousands. On Saturday it was crowded to its utmost limit. The crowd swayed dangerously for some time prior to the start of the match, and within a few minutes of the kick-off a portion of the planking at the back of the stand, and therefore at the highest part of it, gave way, precipitating those standing thereon into the depth below. That more people were not killed is most surprising, for the breach extended fully twenty yards round. A panic naturally occurred, and what at first seemed mere pressure of the crowd really resulted from the frantic efforts of those close at hand to get off the stand. Strange as it may seem, the fact that anything of so tragic a character had occurred was quite unrealised in other parts of the ground. Several persons were carried across the field of play, but they were supposed either to have fainted or been crushed in the stampede from the stand to the arena. Had the serious nature of the disaster been fully realised the game would have been abandoned, but the majority of the injured were carried round behind the stands to the pavilion. Play had been stopped when the crowd broke on to the ground, but was eventually resumed. Neither players nor spectators, except those in the immediate vicinity, were aware of the cause of the interruption or of the terrible scenes being enacted just beyond the western boundary. It appeared that the crowd on the highest portion of the terrace stand got out of control through a railing dividing some of the uppermost tiers snapping, and, unusual pressure concentrating the wood planking collapsed like a trapdoor. The greatest consternation prevailed amongst those near to the gulf thus created and for a time they were spellbound, the natural inference being that more of the terracing would give way. This, fortunately was not the case, and further disaster was, therefore, averted.
EVERTON v SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 07 April 1902
The weather outlook in Liverpool on Saturday morning was far from bright, but the journey to Sheffield which Everton undertook was made through a country covered with snow, while at Godley a perfect blizzard prevailed. At Sheffield, however, sleet was the order of things, and matters could not well have been more miserable. The ground of the Wednesday Club at Owlerton is over three miles out of the cutlery capital, and as may be imagined, only the utmost ardent footballers ventured out of doors to witness the return game between Everton and the Sheffielders. When the clubs met at Goodison Park in December last the home eleven were victorious by no fewer than five goals to nil. The following are the teams;-
Sheffield Wednesday.- Lyall, goal; Layton, and Langley, backs; Ferrier, Crawshaw, and Ruddlesdin, half-backs; Davis, Chapman, Simpson, Beech and Spikesley, forwards.
Everton;- Kitchen, goal; Boyle and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Blythe, half-backs; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Abbott and Bowman, forwards. Referee; J. Adams, of Birmingham.
The visitors won the toss, and the Sheffielders started in a quagmire, the rain coming down steadily. The merest handful of spectators were present. As will be seen. Everton played the same team as last week, except that Settle was absent in Glasgow and his place was taken by Abbott; while Blythe was brought into the half back line. The Sheffielders were well represented. The teams moved down on the right Bowman and Abbott being prominent, but the former lost possession of the ball when close in goal. After some desultory work the homesters got away on the left and Crawshaw headed the ball in, Kitchen saving at the expense of another corner, which was safely cleared. The state of the ground and the weather generally was opposed to anything like first-class football, and for a long time play of a give-and-take character was seen, each goal being visited in turn, but without serious danger to either custodian. The visitors at length moved down nicely, and Taylor sent across to Bowman, but the latter was ruled offside. After this the Wednesday took up the attack, and both Watson and Boyle were given an anxious time. The Blades pressed persistently, and from a long range Beech sent in a fine shot, which Kitchen dealt with in masterly fashion. The next movement of interest was initiated by Booth, who served up to his forwards splendidly, and from a pass by Sharp Abbott headed the leather into Lyall’s hands. Then the Sheffielders got going over the heavy surface, and Davies put in a beautiful centre, but Spikesley, who was given a magnificent opening, missed his kick, and the ball passed harmlessly outside. Considering the terrible weather conditions, for the rain was falling heavily all the time, the game was being contested with splendid spirit. The home forwards paid great attention to Kitchen, and on one occasion Crawshaw shot a foot wide of the mark. Taylor and Sharp removed the venue, but they could not get past Langley. Then the home left ran down in good style, but Spikesley was hampered by Boyle, and his shot went wide. After more midfield work the home right wing got down, and Davis shot just on the wrong side of the upright. The Everton forwards replied with a forward movement, which Layton upset, and then a foul against Blythe let the homesters in again, but they were unable to pierce the Everton defence, which was very sound. Byn the time the platers were, of course, drenched to the skin, but they still played up remarkably well, the home eleven enjoying rather the best of the argument, but their shooting in front of goal was loose and erratic, and Kitchen was rarely seriously troubled.
Half-time score;- Everton nil, Sheffield Wednesday nil.
Blythe, who had been slightly injured in the first half, again came on the field when play was resumed. The homesters pressed at the start, Spikesley and Simpson being prominent, the last named causing Kitchen some trouble, Sharp at length broke away, and eventually centred the ball to Bowman, who had not much difficulty in beating Lyall, Everton’s success coming after seven or eight minutes’ play. Wednesday again became aggressive, and Everton’s best defence was requisitioned for some time. Beech had on one occasion an open goal, but made poor use of his opportunity. Layton next called upon Kitchen to save, and at this stage the home team were pressing hard. In the last few minutes of the game Beech managed to equalise and only for the shocking state of the ground the Sheffielders might have won, as Davies missed a fine chance just on time. As it was the game was left drawn, 1 goal each being the final score.
SHEFFIELD WEDNESDAY v EVERTON
Sheffield Independent - Monday 07 April 1902
FAIR FOOTBALL IN WINTRY WEATHER
A return of truly wintry weather on Saturday, with an almost continual downfall of snow and rain, spoiled what would otherwise probably have proved an attractive and interesting contest at the Owlerton ground, where the improved Wednesday team had as visitors Everton, opponents second only to Sunderland in successful league football this season. Instead of a good attendance, which under other conditions might confidently have been looked for, there were only between 2000 and 3000 people present, and that there were even so many is matter for some surprise, so wretched was the weather. However, the game was played in thorough earnest by the contending teams, despite an unceasing drenching rain which turned to snow near the end, and both sides worked so hard on the muddy, sloppy, ground that the final sound of the referee’s whistle was doubles welcome to all the players the result of whose 90 minutes’ effort was one goal each. Wednesday had the same side as had won last week at Manchester and Stoke, V.S. Simpson re-appearance at centre forward instead of Wilson, who had played against Liverpool on Easter Tuesday. Everton had Balmer, Bell and Settle away, the last named being engaged in the international match at Glasgow. Langley lost the toss, and Simpson kicked off for Wednesday towards the Lepping lane goal against a very slight wind. Few incidents of note marked the early stages of the play. The first was the forcing of a corner by the Wednesday left wing. Spikesley took the kick judiciously, and Simpson headed neatly in, Kitchen having to save with Davis going for him, the goalkeeper giving a second corner, following which Ferrier sent a long shot wide. Then Everton advanced but from a pass from the right Bowman was very much off-side as he screwed in. Simpson at the other end, was fouled when he looked like getting through. The free kick was not improved upon. Everton went down with a rush, but a fine bit of play by Layton checked Bowman. Wednesday retaliated and Beech sent in a hot shot, which Kitchen did very well indeed to save. Play was fairly even. From a centre by Sharp, Abbott headed in feebly, Lyall easily saving. At the other end Simpson passed nicely to Chapman, who sent a long pass to the left, which Soikesley, rushing up on the slippery ground, missed. Wednesday had the best of the succeeding play, and Crawshaw, sending in a good low shot, Kitchen had to yield a corner, which Spikesley placed behind. After midfield play the Sheffielders advanced again, and Kitchen, trying to kick away a harmless shot from Simpson, gave a corner, following which Langley shot in straight and hard from long range, Boyle, however, clearing well. As a rule the Wednesday halves got the better of the Evertonian forwards in the latter’s efforts to get away, but at length they got through and forced a corner. No good, however, was done with it. The rain continued to fall persistently. The visitors had a turn of attacking and Taylor fired in a capital shot, which, however, Lyall saved well, and away went the “Blades” to the other end again, Davis swinging in a dangerous centre, which brought Kitchen into action with a vigorous punt away. Still Wednesday pressed, but found the Everton defence was strong. Blythe in a collision with Chapman, had shortly before this been disabled, and had to retire. With only ten men the visitors had distinctly the worst of the play, but both Boyle and Watson at back were safe. At length the Everton right got away, but did no good with as free kick. Wednesday were soon pressing again, and Davis was given off-side as he sent in a sharp shot which Kitchen skilfully saved. Shortly afterwards half-time arrived without either side having scored. When ends were changed Blythe was able to return to the field, Everton thus having their full side again. Spikesley got away for Wednesday, but his pass to the right was too forward for Davis to reach the ball. Rain still fell heavily. Sharp got away on the Everton right, and centred, but Lyall got the ball away. Wednesday bore down in force, and Simpson, with a clever kick, gave Kitchen a good shot to stop. Then Sharp away on the Everton right, and beating first Langley and then Layton, got in a lovely square centre to Bowman, who gave Lyall no chance at a sharp shot from close quarters, and scored for the visitors seven minutes after the resumption. The Sheffielders retaliated with spirit, but Kitchen saved a sharp shot from Chapman. Play was even, and considering the sloppy, heavy state of the ground, fairly fast. Once Wednesday, from a spirited burst, looked like equalising, but Beech spoiled Simpson, and shot very wide. Shortly afterwards, from a centre by Davis, Beech had a glorious chance of making matters level, but shot weakly wide. Everton defended well against other dashes by the Sheffielders. Davis was once racing away when he was tripped 20 yards from goal, and from the free kick the ball was headed just wide. However, the “Blades” continued to make great efforts to score, and by a spirited attack following another free-kick, they succeeded, for Kitchen only partially stopping a shot from Layton, Beech got on the ball, and put it in the net, thus equalising the scores, amidst applause. Just afterwards Spikesley got in a grand shot, which Kitchen, however, skilfully saved. The Sheffielders tried hard for a winning goal, and from a pass by Simpson Spikesley forced a corner. Everton, however, defended sturdily, Boyle and Watson being both strong at back, and driving back the Wednesday rushes, the visitors in their turn made several very dangerous attacks, which gave the home defence much anxiety. Blythe had retired again, and Everton finished with ten men. Davis, for the second time, was cautioned by the referee, and a free kick given against him for kicking an opponent. The rain had now turned to snow, and the state of the ground was terrible. Crawshaw worked hard to keep the Wednesday forwards going, but their efforts to get a winning goal failed. Near the end Davis, only a few yards from goal, was slow to seize a glorious chances, and before he could shoot was blocked by Watson, who got the ball away. Result;- Wednesday 1 goal, Everton 1 goal.
Sheffield Wednesday.- Lyall, goal; Layton, and Langley, backs; Ferrier, Crawshaw, and Ruddlesdin, half-backs; Davis, Chapman, V.S. Simpson, Beech and Spikesley, forwards.
Everton;- Kitchen, goal; Boyle and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Blythe, half-backs; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Abbott and Bowman, forwards. Referee; J. Adams, of Birmingham.
THE HEATH COMMITTEE AND FOOTBALL STANDS
Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 11 April 1902
At the Liverpool Health Committee meeting yesterday, Mr. Shelmerdineasked if the building surveyor periodically inspected the football stands in the city to ascertain as to their stability. The Chairman (Alderman Menlove) said he had seen the action taken by the building surveyor with regard to stands both for pleasure and business. Even the travelling show people who came to Liverpool had frequently been asked to strengthen their stands before commencing their performance. The stand used at the opening of the David Lewis Northern Hospital, on the occasion of the visit of Princess Louise, was twice strengthened upon the suggestion of the building surveyor. The two football stands were erected before the extension of the boundaries, but since the grounds had been incorporated in the city the building surveyor had from time to time inspected the stands, and only very recently he asked for certain strengthening posts to be fixed, and the clubs did all he wished. The building surveyor was always alive to the safely of the public on the occasion of any procession or spectacle where stands were erected.
Alderman Roberts.- Arse the Everton and Liverpool football stands sufficient to stand any strain likely to be put upon them?
Mr. Goldstraw (building surveyor).- I shall have made myself perfectly satisfied that they are before they use them again.
BUILDING SURVEYOR’S INSPECTION OF THE STANDS
We understand that Mr. Goldstraw, Corporation building surveyor, yesterday afternoon inspected the stands at Anfield and Goodison Park football grounds. He made suggestions, simply as precautionary measures, with the view of strengthening some of the top barriers of the stands to resist any strain likely to be put upon them from the swaying of the occupants. These will be carried out immediately, and the public may rest satisfied that at both grounds their safety is well assured.
TRANSFER
Lancashire Evening Post - Friday 11 April 1902
W.G. O’Brien, Everton to Newton Heath.
Rumours of Cox to Everton
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 12 April 1902
There are rumours in Liverpool that Cox will partner Everton Settle next season. The rumour arose before they were seen in that conjunction on that occasion was not a very happy one. Each man played for his own hand and ignored the other ten. It is a fact that Liverpool are seriously displeased with Cox because of this selfishness but they do not mean to part with him, especially to Everton. My advice to Cox is to stick to Liverpool. His job is sure so long as he plays up to form, and there is a pension for him in his old age; but at Goodison, although he may get a "rise" it will be an Irishman's -he will be retired at 28 compulsorily, and he can't long persuade Everton that he is under that age. Liverpool have no age limit; they play a man as long as he is capable -and a good deal longer, in some people's opionion. Besides, so many players have gone to Goodison to Anfield and so many from Anfield to Goodison that it is difficult to tell other's from which. If there are many more exchanges the clubs will have to alter their names.
EVERTON 0 NOTTS COUNTY 1
April 12 1902. The Liverpool Courier
This, the Last League match of the season at Goodison Park, was played in beautiful fine weather, and there would be fully 12,000 people when the game started. On the Everton side Bell reappeared at outside left, while the County, who had been in training at St.Annes-on-sea, were fully represented. Teams: -
Everton: - Kitchen, goal, Boyle, and Watson, backs, Wolstenholmes, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs, Sharp, Taylor, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards. Notts County: - Pennington, goal, Prescott, and Montgomery, back Innes, Bull, and McDonald, half-backs, Joynes, Humphreys, Ross, Morris and Gee, forwards. Everton kicked off against the sun, and from the start Notts worked down on the right, and by nice dribbling got past Watson that the ball was shot over the line. Then Bell received the ball, and as the result of a fine run, got through all the backs. In centred beautifully to Taylor, who, however, skied the ball. The visitors came again, and Morris sent in a fine shot, which Kitchen fumbled somewhat, but at the same time managed to get away. Bell made another dash down, but was forced over the line. The Notts forward showed nice passing, and once when Joynes was obviously offside, he was allowed too near, the Everton goal, only two shot yards wide of Kitchen. After gave and take play, Joynes forced in corner of Watson, but this was easily dealt with, and after Boyle had cleared nicely, Settle put in some fine work, which, however, came to nothing. Sharp was easily beaten, though for some time the play was in the County half. Still the visiting forwards showed good form, but they could make little headway against the strong Everton defence. Kitchen saved a capital attempt by McDonald, and then the Everton left wing made progress, Settle however, shooting yards outside. At the other end Gee was conspicuous, butting in a shot which Kitchen gamely saved, and then Sharp, after a fine dash down the field, sent in a fine centre, but no advantage accurned to Evertonians. Still keeping up the pressure Taylor, passed neatly, and only for Settle shooting straight at the custodian. Try as they would the visitors could make little impression on the Evertonians, who were very determined to extract the full points, and it was lucky for Notts that a shot from Booth went just over the crossbar. With all the pressure they were exerting Everton could not score, and from a breakaway, Notts became dangerous. Their forwards however, seemed to be too anxious, and in this way chances were thrown away, Gee on one occasion making a bad mistake. Play was quickly transferred to the other end, where from a centre by Settle a grand opening was afforded Taylor, whose shot, however, was dealt with in workmanlike fashion by Pennington. Boyle was applauded for his cleverness in robbing Gee, and play continued to be full of interesting episodes. As the game progressed, so did the form of the Evertonians. Young shot wide. A visit to the vicinity of the Everton goal brought no result, and following clever play by Wolstenholmes an opening was afforded Sharp whose centre was cleverly neutralized by the County defenders. Everton were now having all the best of play, but they failed to pierce the opposing defence, though Booth and Young had good triers. Twice Pennington fisted out shots from Sharp and Young, and under the circumstances Everton certainly deserved the goal, which was not forthcoming, Settle with his back to the goal, planted the ball over the posts, and play was continually in the visitors half. Harris forced a corner of Watson, and the ball bobbed about Kitchen until Bull headed it over the bar, and into a position of safely. The Everton left wing again took up the running, and Young called upon Pernnington. The visitors retaliated, and a long shot from McDonald was the only call upon Kitchen. Sharp again distinguished himself, and from his centre, Bell headed in. Pennington having little difficulty in clearing. Nothing had been scored, when the whistle blew for the interval. The game was reopened before fully 15,000 people, and a minute later there was quite a sensation provided. After Bull and lifted the ball up, Gee headed towards goal and Bull shot, the ball rebounded from Kitchen, and Humphreys rushed through, thus scoring for Notts. After this the Evertonians attacked with great persistency. They simply walked round the Notts defenders, and could do anything but score, although on one occasion Settle gave Pennington a teaser. Thus early the Notts backs resorted to the kicking out process. Everton swarmed round Pennington, only to find the defence too stubborn for anything, but it was lucky for the visitors when a nasty dropping shot from Booth went the wrong side of the upright. Everton had the best of the play, pressing to the finish, but the Notts backs prevented a score, and the County gained a couple of points from a game in which, for the most part they were on the defensive. Final Notts County 1; Everton nil.
EVERTON v NOTTS COUNTY
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 12 April 1902
Everton play their last home match in the league series to-day, when Notts County are the visitors. Notts County being in a very serious position makes it certain that the game will be an interesting one. Bell is fit and will play. The Corporation building surveyor has critically tested the Everton stands, and as a precautionary measure has made several suggestions which have now been carried out.
THE GLASGOW DISASTER
THE Everton directorate have placed their ground and team at the disposal of the Scottish Football Association in aid of the sufferers in the Ibrox disaster.
Everton v Notts County, League Match at Goodison Park; Kick-off at 3.30.
Everton;- Kitchen, goal; Boyle and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
Everton Combination v Nelson. Combination match at Nelson; 3.30.
Everton;- Ford, goal; Young and Balmer, backs; Clayton, Clarke, and Brown, half-backs; Rankin, Paterson, Tudor, Bone, and Singleton, forwards.
W. STEWART
Nottingham Evening Post - Saturday 12 April 1902
W. Stewart, who played many grand games for Everton both at left half, is anxious to become a trainer. His long and varied experience should make him a grand coach to any team.
EVERTON v NOTTS COUNTY
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, April 12, 1902
By Pigeon Post and Telephone
In delightful spring sunshine the match between Everton and Notts County was played at Goodison park this afternoon, the fixture attracting at the start of the game 10,000 spectators. It may be remembered that the match at Nottingham on December 14 ended in favour of Everton by 2 goals to none. To-day each team put forward their full strength, and under the watchful eye of Mr. Kingscott, of Derby, the players took the field in the following order;-
Everton.- Kitchen, goal; Boyle and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
Notts.- Pennington, goal; Prescott and Montgomery, backs; Innes, Bull, and McDonald, half-backs; Joynes, Humphreys, Ross, Morris, and Gee, forwards.
The leather was first put in motion by Young, Old Sol not being sufficiently in evidence to trouble either side. Bell received, but Innes chipped in smartly, and the ball travelled smartly up the Notts right wing, where Watson chequed the movement cleverly. Bell was soon in possession, and put in one of his pretty runs down the line, and wound up with a pass across Pennington’s charge. Taylor hardly took the pass as cleverly as might be, and his shot at the finish was very much out of truth. The visitors responded with a brilliant effort, in which Gee, Morris, and Ross each contributed their quota, and Kitchen had finally to run out to negotiate a dashing driver from the Notts centre. Subsequently to a strong run by Bell a claim was made by the Evertonians for a corner, but the advantage was not allowed by Mr. Kingscott. From the kick out Gee made the game very warm down his wing, but was twice week beaten by Wolstenholme, and following this Sharp carried the war into the enemy’s camp. Taylor then came on the scene an made a couple of fine passes, but there was nobody up in time to take advantage of the opportunities offered. Notts went clean down the centre, but Ross was splendidly checked by Booth, after which the game opened out, and finally the Notts County man rushed down. The corner was not very easily disposed of, and the Notts forwards strained every nerve to keep the ball within shooting distance. Humphreys, Ross, and Bull each made an effort to test Kitchen, who was not, however, called upon, as Watson was instrumental in removing the pressure. A free kick put the “blues” once more on the offensive. Montgomery, however, put in a mighty kick, and gave the visitors a fine opening for attack on their left. The Everton defence proved unequal to giving the attackers their conge, and McDonald, whipping round, presented Kitchen with a really fine screw shot, which, however, did not catch that wide-awake gentleman napping. Settle soon after responded for Everton with a very wide but speedy drive in Pennington’s direction, Gee replied with a pot shot at Kitchen, but the old Evertonian failed to get the right direction. Sharp went away with a fine swing, but at the finish he had his knee injured, and the game was stopped until he had recovered. Just afterwards Taylor gave across the field to Settle, who, when he was about to shoot, was neatly robbed by Prescott. However, the Evertonians came back on the left, and Bell had a hand in a corner which accrued to Everton. This proved of no advantage to the homesters, but just afterwards Booth found himself in a good position and shot over. Joynes And Humphreys made a big effort on the wing, and stuck tenaciously to the leather until Watson forced Joynes to kick out. Bell was bust next crossing the leather to Sharp, who sent it into the centre trio, who one after another missed opportunities of troubling Pennington. Soon after Gee took the ball smartly up towards Kitchen, where he did not, however, finish up with any great credit, chiefly owing to the close attentions of Boyle. Everton’s front rank were soon on the swing again; but though they frequently sailed down the field in taking fashion, the goal seemed to have no fascination for them, and in this respect Settle offended as much as anyone. After end-to-end play, Young took a long shot at goal, and a moment later Settle passed to the home centre forward, who made another bid for goal, and on the occasion nearly hit the bull’s-eye, Pennington just tipping the ball from underneath the crossbar and giving a corner. This was cleared by Innes, but the homesters came again, and Settle appeared to have a couple of chances of scoring, which he failed to take advantage of. Suddenly the Notts forwards broke right through, and was only checked at the last moment by Walton. After the ball had been thrown in, Gee sped off with great dash, but Wolstenholme tackled successfully though the little winger was very soon going great guns again and gave Kitchen and Doyle considerable trouble to get rid of him. Innes Prescot were now keeping a very strict eye on Settle, who nearly always found himself badly handicapped when he got the leather. After Booth had taken a long shot at the County goalkeeper Young got at the ball smartly, and afforded Pennington a chance of bringing off another extremely praiseworthy save. This feat he was called upon to repeat three times in succession. Just before the interval the homesters put in some strong work on the right, and shortly Pennington was in trouble again, but came out of the ordeal very well at the finish. A sudden burst by the County culminated in a corner, and for a moment the home goal was in danger, the ball being headed about in dangerous proximity to Kitchen, but finally the visitors lost their chance of scoring by the sphere being headed over the goal line. Sharp and Bell had a turn at the other end, and from this combined effort Pennington saved well. Half-time arrived with a clean sheet.
A CLEAN SHEET AT HALF-TIME
HUMPHREYS OPENS THE COUNTY’S SCORE
DEFEAT OF EVERTON
The attendance had considerably increased when Ross restarted for the County. The visitors at once made away along the right, and eventually the ball was centred. Ross took up the running, and made a bold bid for goal, Kitchen only making a feeble reply, and then Humphreys filled the breach, and before the Everton goalkeeper could recover himself the ball was safely netted by the County inside right. This was a regular surprise packet, and set the homesters hard at work from the centre kick. They at once made their way down to close quarters, and Settle finished with a most determined shot, which was resolutely repelled by Pennington. The Notts front rank continued to play with the greatest determination, whilst Everton responded in the gamest possible style, so that for quite two minutes Pennington and his two backs were busy repelling a regular fusillade at close quarters. Luck favoured them, and they found escape on their left. The attack was soon taken up again with renewed energy by Sharp, Taylor, and Young, and Taylor almost equalised with a truly grand shot, which just went over the corner of Pennington’s citadel. Everton were now showing much greater method and dash, and the game was waged fast and furiously. At length Young and Mongomery came into violent collision, and as both players suffered damage the game was stopped for some minutes. A free kick was awarded the County after Booth had kicked Ross in the ribs none too tenderly. Two corners was next forced by the blues, but no advantage was derived. On Joyne received by Bull in a distinct off-side position, but Mr. Kingscott could not see it, and had not Watson taken in the situation at a glance Kitchen might easily have been defeated. Sharp took another corner for Everton, but was promptly disqualified by the referee, Everton continued to force corners but the Notts defence was really superb, and the Evertonians never looked like breaking through., as all along the necessary finishing were painfully absent.
Final Result; Notts County 1 goal, Everton Nil.
Everton were beaten by Notts County last season by 1 goal to nil.
A GREAT RIVER
Empire News & The Umpire - Sunday 13 April 1902
ON THE MERSEY.
A JOURNEY BY Night
By Our Roving Commissioner
Coming and going, going and coming, year in and year out, whether the tide be ebbing or flowing, whatever the weather, the story of Liverpool's river is the story of Life in little. Some travel for only a few minutes : others for long years. Young and old, hale and weak, gentle and simple, the honest man and the rogue—all are to be seen on that most interesting of Stages, the Landing Stage of the Mersey, most interesting perhaps at the incoming or the outgoing of one of the great Atlantic liners. A few days ago there came up the river and swung round to the great stage a White Star boat. She was soon made fast. Almost the first passenger to leave her was a middle-aged man, probably a traveller returning from a long journey—a modern Ulysses coming back to his faithful Penelope. He saw his wife standing at the foot of the gangway, her eyes brimming over with joyous tears and, utterly reckless of the crowd of onlookers, made a rush down to her, took her to his big thumping heart, and covered her face with strenuous kisses. "One touch of Nature makes the whole world kin," and even the loafers standing round forbore to laugh. Landing is generally joyous, but sailing is generally tearful-none the less so because brave hearts try to hide their tears behind a semblance of laughter. Some leave our shores, it is true, full of bright hopes and anticipations; but these hopes are often little thought of at the time of parting. They are very faint-no more substantial than the laughter the wise old Greek saw upon the surface of the sea. If anyone asked me what takes my attention most at the moment a great ship casts off, I should answer, the display of white handkerchiefs for everyone with a semblance of sentiment about him, be he voyageur or friend, can find a use for a square of white linen at such a time. I don’t often see a liner go out, but always when I can I see one come in. The disembarkation is a time of rejoicing : the mother gets back her son, the wife her husband, the sister her brother, the friend a friend. The pain, the uncertainty of separation give plane to the happiness of reunion, of welcome home. And the joy of the home-comer is like unto no other thing on earth.
The Mersey was not long ago called a "sordid river” by one of the young lions who bray in the London press. Lions don't bray, you say? Perhaps not, but I shall let the adjective stand, and you can change the noun. Now what that alleged journalist meant I cannot divine, for sordid seems a strange description of a river. Perhaps he only meant to say it was mean and ugly. But even so, he was wrong, for the Mersey has many elements of beauty about it. Possibly this is news for you, gentle reader; but believe it is true, as you can prove if, when next in Liverpool, you use your eyes and your powers of observation. Neither is this anewdiscovery of mine, for long ago Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote rapturously of it; Charles Dickens thought no sunsets so fine as those he saw from the yard of the church of the sailors, St. Nicholas; William Watson has sung of its picturesqueness; and Ruskin has placed it on record that the cloud effects on the Mersey were grander than he ever saw elsewhere. This is testimony that cannot be slightly disregarded, and it could be multiplied twenty-fold.
I enjoy a sail up the river from New Brighton on a winter evening immensely. And if the tide is just on the turn and running out over the bar, the enjoyment is still greater. On the left is seen the long line of electric lights that shine out like cold grey moons of surpassing brilliancy, and mark the whereabouts of the mile upon mile of quays. On the right are the smaller lights, thousands apparently in number, which indicate the new suburb of Egremont—a place that well within my own recollection was a dull little musky village. On the water, broken by snappy little waves, white crested, when whipped along by a keen mouth-easter, lie vessels of all sizes—the chief among them being the big floating palace that is waiting to be docked, the blackness of her sides emphasised by the little points of light which pierce the darkness from the linesof portholes. A huge inanimate mass she looks, but for all that the most careless observer must feel the innate possibilities that lie within her compass. As we get nearer Liverpool we see a dark trail across the tide heaving and tossing on the waters that are rushing to the embraces of the strenuous sea outside. It is a string of flats in tow of one of those wonderful little togs—the most wonderful, it seems to me, of all man's inventions—plucky, daring little craft will brave all weathers, defy all storms, and plunge into the wildest, blackest night at even a whisper of work to be done.
Then we come in sight of the dock lights of Birkenhead—for the lights of Seacombe are of little account in the picture,—a group of bright white fixed stars, with here and there a green one, and one solitary sphere of crimson that enchains your vision and sets you wondering why that single point of blood is fixed so conspicuously there. Opposite are the lights of Liverpool splashing thickly both foreground and the heights that rise behind to Walton and Everton. Farther up the river one can make out some of the many boats they lie at anchor in the Sleyne. The ship that trains the sons of the well-to-do for a life-on the sea, the ship that turns the wastrel into an honest seaman, the ship that teaches the virtues of self-control and the advantages of good work well done, are there, and others. Along all the way we have come are lying at intervals amid stream, at rest, argosies from every point of the compass, weather-worn end battered, with a few ready to sail away with the tide—ships that will pass in the night.
I have said nothing of what one can see looking backward, for somehow I dislike looking back under any circumstances. But all the same, there is very little of note. On either hand you have the North and the Perch Rock lights flashing intermittently over the boiling surges to the eyes of sailors a dozen miles beyond the great sandbanks that are Liverpool's greatest protection against a possible enemy. And may be, if the night be clear, you may out the spot where the lightships toss in the never quiet cradle of the deep. And across the river are the hurrying ferry-beats, swiftly-moving structures of light, that are just the things needed to give a sense of living and being to a picture which is in some slight degree full of beauty and of interest. Of a verity there is much to see on this great highway of the ships.
EVERTON SOUNDLY BEATEN
Athletic News - Monday 14 April 1902
By Junius
The Nelson team accomplished a capital and unexpected performance on Saturday, when they defeated the Everton Reserve eleven by four goals to none. The ground –thanks to the match in connection with the medal competition-was in a bad state, but the home team adapted themselves to the conditions in a better fashion than the visitors. Two goals were scored in the first half, Bennet on both occasions being the executant. Nelson had most of the play in the second half, and Almond and Cowell scored further points. The best part of the visitors team was the intermediate line, Clarke in particular playing a splendid game. Everton gave a trial to a new goalkeeper named Ford, but he did not cover himself with glory.
EVERTON FINISH INGLORIOUSLY.
Athletic News - Monday 14 April 1902
By Nondescript
Once again Everton have finished, badly. They had a respectable position, 'tis true, but could they have found a bit more powder and shot on Saturday wherewith to “wing" the burglarious men of Notts, who come year after year, and break through and steal points at pleasure, they would have had a line on the League table that evening which would have delighted everybody in their part of the country. It is really remarkable what a collapsible crowd they are. When an extra effort is demanded they seem to shut up like the pleats of accordion. One such was required on Saturday, but though the spirit was willing enough up to a certain point the flesh was weak, and so Notts prevailed. One need not perhaps be altogether surprised at such a result, for the Midlanders have not been beaten at Everton, I believe, since 97, and on Saturday they scored their fourth successive victory. They were lucky enough to get a snatch goal –the only point recorded-but I should rather describe their triumph as being the outcome of unremitting energy, conjointly with a dash of cleverness-to both of which qualities, judging by their position, they must have been strangers at various times this season-and I have no fairer explanation to give of the result than that it was worked for most industriously and deserved. It cannot be said of Everton that they were saving themselves in view of important engagements next season, for they had some incentive to give the best. They did so in the first half, and contributed to a brisk, entertaining display. But when Notts scooted off and booked their surprise goal a minute or so after resuming, Everton seemed to come unglued in the warm sunshine. It is quite true that on the whole match they plied Pennington the oftener. But it is equally certain that with a little more circumspection Notts might have won by something like 3-0.
THE GOAL WHICH WON
Having collected a maximum at both Anfield and Goodison, Notts would appear to have treated the leading seaport this season with the scant deference due to a mere insignificant coaling station. Liverpool, a recollect, toyed with them, and yet were beaten. On Saturday they had more say in the matter. Recognizing that it was much a case of life and death to them, they kept things moving all the way through. They seemed in too much of a hurry to indulge in some of the fancy work to which the Evertonians were at times prone. But from rearguard to front there was an all-consuming desire to be “up with her,” and they could never be accused of loitering. The goal which won happened in this way. Bull, who was invariably doing good business paved a nice situation for Gee to centre, and Ross shot. The ball cannoned off Kitchen, and was apparently escaping when Humphreys rushed up and breasted it through. There were opportunities of adding to this success, for the Notts extreme wing men on several occasions had the foot of the defenders but they were neglected, and so it came about that they were frequently dangerous they did not provoke Kitchen to desperate deeds, though he was twice dead on the line when handing out. A t the other end, Pennington had to treat with one or two particularly warm orders, but “facility and dispatch” was written all over his work. The stiffest dose he got was, curiously enough, from one of his own side, who in trying for an overhead hook all but gave the show away, Pennington played his part with infinite credit on Saturday.
NOTES AND NOTIONS
To be quite fair to Everton it must be said that they missed Balmer, while Settle was a crock to begin with, and had really no business to play, for his knee was bothering him all the time and he left before the game finished. Else his play near the posts left the impression that the goal which he took for England last week was quite sufficient for him for the rest of the season. Then Prescott and the two half-backs in immediately in front of him were always on the lookout for crumbs from the international man’s table, and very frequently they got a paw on the mahogany so to speak, and helped themselves. Up to the interval the only complaint that could be lodged against the Everton forwards as a whole was the poor glass imparted to their finishing efforts. Subsequently, however, they became very disjointed, passes wandering about aimlessly, and the Notts team, who fore and aft got up a fine burst of speed at times, frequently were a stride too soon for them. The defence of the visitors was of the most rockbound character indeed, and so obvious did it appear that Everton would not score if they continued till nightfall that many of their friends, finding that encouragement and sarcasm were alike wasted on them, trooped off-more in sorrow than in anger. As it would serve no useful purpose to harp on the defects of the team, Everton can be dismissed with this comprehensive survey, that were led, was very suggestive of the lateness of the season. When the teams met at Nottingham, there was no comparison between them. Notts have improved since then, of course. They have even risen to the level of being a bustling energetic crowd. They were plucky rather than lucky in winning on Saturday. They carried zeal to excess at times too, but there really was no necessity for the crowd to vent wrath on Montgomery when he rushed out to the charge fairly, if vigorously, when Young was making tracks for goal. Solid behind, with a good centre-piece in Bull who was well-flanked, particularly on his right, two speedy extremists on the wings, both well served by their insides, leaving Ross perhaps the least conspicuous of the forwards-that is how Notts could be reckoned up on Saturday. It was hardly a case of “Ask and ye shall receive” in the way of points with them. They had to fight for what they got, and jolly hard too. I expect they will get over this, and be as bad as ever again. Everton; Kitchen; Boyle, and Watson; Wolstenholme, Booth and Abbott; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Settle, and Bell. Notts; - Pennington; Prescott, and Montgomery; Innes, Bull and McDonald; Joynes, Humphreys, Ross, Morris, and Gee. Referee; Mr. A. Kingscott, Derby.
EVERTON BEATEN AT HOME
Athletic News - Monday 14 April 1902
By Junius
The curtain was rung down at Goodison Park on the League campaign of 1901-2, and instead of finishing in a blaze of glory, as was confidently anticipated, another home defeat had to be chronized; this being in fact, an exact repetition of last season’s match, when Notts scored the only goal of the game. It must be admitted that the visitors were fortune in winning, for they were defending for the greater part of the 90 minutes but they did manage to score, whereas the Everton forwards were often at fault when within shooting range. Apart from this, Pennington and his backs defended splendidly, the custodian playing a most judicious game, and I dare say Notts would be extremely thankful for the couple of points. Their defence pulled them through, and it is somewhat of a coincidence that whereas they could not defeat either Everton or Liverpool at Trent Bridge, they have been victorious by one goal to none both at Anfield and in the match under notice. Next Saturday the Blues conclude their League programme at Bolton, and on the following Monday commence a tour in Scotland and Ireland. They will play on the 21st Hamilton Academicals; 22nd Raith Rovers; 23rd Falkirk; 26th Dublin Bohemians; 28th Glasgow Celtic; 29th Dundee; and 30th Arbroath. The process of signing on players for next season is, I believe progressing satisfactorily, which is as much as can be stated at the present juncture about the matter.
NELSON 4 EVERTON RESERVES 0
April 14 1902. The Liverpool Courier.
Lancashire Combination (Game 32)
At Nelson. Bertwistle made a fine run and passed to Bennett, who beat Ford. Bennett scored a second goal for Nelson, after Ford had cleared. Halt time score Nelson 2; Everton nil. In the second half Everton pressed, and Hartley effected a fine after Rankin had made a brilliant run. Almond scored a third goal for Nelson, and Cowell a fourth goal, Nelson 4 goals Everton nil.
Everton: - Ford, goal, Young (w) and Balmer (r), backs Brown, Clark, and Blythe, half-backs, Rankin, Paterson, Tudor, Bone, and Singleton, forwards .
EVERTON REVIEW
April 14 1902. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton concluded their home League programme in a very unsatisfactory fashion, for, as was the case last season. Notts County defeated them by scoring the only goal of the match. To some extent the Midlanders were fortunate in gaining both points, for they did not show any superiority as far as actual play was concerned. In fact, they were kept on the defensive fully two-thirds of the game, but they secured a lucky goal, and succeeded in maintaining this advantage to the end. Nevertheless, some degree of credit is due to Notts in preventing Everton from obtaining a goal, for the home forwards and halves were at full length, and it is generally admitted that to gain points on foreign soil, no matter what disparity there may appear to be between the combatants, is deserving of praise. To this extent therefore, let Notts be complimented upon their performances; they wanted the points badly, and they should now succeed in evading the clutches of the Second Division. Everton played a good game in the first half, and had chances enough to have made their success certain before the interval was reached. Bell put in some dashing runs, and centres in this portion of the game, but the inside players made but poor use of their opportunities. The Notts backs were very determined, however, and stood on no ceremony in getting the ball away to safer quarters, with the result that Pennington's task was considerably lightened. It was this extra vigour produced doubtless by the knowledge that their status in the First Division depended greatly upon the result of this match, that pulled Notts through and the visitors owe their success solely and simply by reason of the excellent work accomplished by the backs. That they recognized the difficult nature of the task awaiting was shown by the fact that the County committee had dispatched their eleven to St.Annes-on-Sea, where they had spent the week prior to the game under notice in fitting themselves for the combat. The Everton front rank was decidedly off colour, and Bell, who had done so well in the opening half, was seldom in evidence afterwards. Unfortunately for the outside winger, his partner Settle was not in the happiest vein, and this of course militated considerably against the harmonious combination, which usually prevails on the wing. Young was also greatly, at fault, especially in taking the ball and passing out to his wings, but he piled some capital shots at Pennington, each of which however, was well caught by the active custodian, barring one, which he did well to tip over the bar. On the right wing was much blundering noticeable, Sharp repeatedly failing to take a long pass, but Taylor was as effective as any forward on the field. As a body however, the forward did not shine; there was any amount of smoke, but no fire in their efforts. Up to a certain point they shaped creditably, and then collapsed like a bubble. A similar state of affairs prevailed at half-back. Abbott being the least conspicuous of this branch of the team, though neither Booth nor Wolstenholmes showed to such advantage as in their recent matches, and were not so completely in touch with their forwards as was necessary to command success. The defence was good, and Boyle executed some neat touches, whilst Watson kicked very consistency, and Kitchen was fully equal to the few demands made upon him. As already stated, the Notts defence was the strongest point of the team, and Pennington accomplished some very clever clearances, using great judgment in getting the ball away. Prescott and Montgomery were a vigorous pair of backs, whilst of a capable trio of halves Innes was most prominent, though McDonald was a rare worker, and shadowed Sharp most assiduously. There was nothing particularly brilliant about the forward line, which at times displayed neat passing; but Joynes, on the extreme right appears to be a smart youth though he is very aimly built. They made poor use of several chances of scoring, and shaped very moderately when it came to a question of shooting. They managed to win, however, and thereby gained the object, which they came.
EVERTON v NOTTS COUNTY
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 14 April 1902
Played at Goodison Park, about 13,000 spectators being present. Teams;-
Everton.- Kitchen, goal; Boyle and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
Notts- Pennington, goal; Prescott and Montgomery, backs; Innes, Bull and McDonald, half-backs; Joynes, Humphreys, Ross, Morris, and Gee, forwards.
The leather was first put in motion by Young, the sun not being sufficiently in evidence to trouble either side. Bell received, but Innes chipped in smartly, and the ball travelled smartly up the Notts right wing, where Watson checked the movement cleverly. Bell was soon in possession, and put in one of his pretty runs down the line, and wound up with a pass across Pennington’s charge. Taylor hardly took the pass as cleverly as might be, and his shot at the finish was very much out. The visitors responded with a brillaint effort, in which Gee, Morris, and Ross each contributed their quota, and Kitchen had finally to run out to negotiate a dashing driver from the Notts centre. Subsequently to a strong run by Bell a claim was made by the Evertonians for a corner, but advantage was not allowed by Mr. Kingscott. From the kick out Gee made the game very warm down his wing, but was twice well beaten by Wolstenholme, and following this Sharp carried the war into the enemy’s camp. Taylor then came on the scene and made a couple of fine passes, but there was nobody up in time to take advantage of the opportunities offered. Notts went clean down the centre, but Ross was splendidly checked by Booth, after which the game opened out, and finally the County man rushed down. Just afterwards Taylor gave across the field to Settle, who when he was about to shoot, was neatly robbed by Prescott. However, the Evertonians came back on the left, and Bell had a hand in a corner which accrued to Everton. This proved of no advantage to the homesters, but just afterwards Booth found himself in a good position and shot over. Joynes and Humphreys made a big effort on their wing, and stuck tenaciously to the leather until Watson forced Joynes to kick out. Bell was busy next crossing the leather to Sharp, who sent it into the centre trio, who one after another missed opportunities of troubling Pennington. Soon after gee took the ball smartly up towards Kitchen, where he did not, however, finish up with any great credit, chiefly owing to the close attentions of Boyle, Everton’s front rank were soon on the swing again; but though they frequently sailed down the field in taking fashion, the goal seemed to have no fascination for them, and in this respect Settle offended as much as anyone. Innes and Prescott were now keeping a very strict eye on Settle, who nearly always found himself badly handicapped when he got the leather. After Booth had taken a long shot at the County goalkeeper, Young got at the ball smartly, and afforded Pennington a chance of bringing off another extremely praiseworthy save. This feat he was called upon to repeat three times in succession. Just before the interval the homesters put in some strong work on the right, and shortly Pennington was in trouble again, but came out of the ordeal very well at the finish. A sudden burst by the County culminated in a corner, and for a moment the home goal was in danger, the ball being headed about in dangerous proximity to Kitchen, but finally the visitors lost their chance of scoring by the sphere being headed over the goal line. Sharp and Bell had a turn at the other end, and from this combined effort Pennington saved well. Half-time arrived with a clean sheet. The attendance had considerably increased when Ross restarted for the County. The visitors at once made away along the right, and eventually the ball was centred. Ross took up the running, and made a bold bid for goal, Kitchen only making a feeble reply, and then Humphreys filled the breach, and before the Everton goalkeeper could recover himself the ball was safely netted by the County inside right. This was a regular surprise packet, and set the homesters hard at work from the centre kick. They at once made their way down to close quarters, and Settle finished with a most determined shot, which was resolutely repelled by Pennington. The Notts front rank continued to paly with the greatest determination, whilst Everton responded in the gamest possible style, and continued to force matters, but the Notts defence was really superb and the Evertonians never looked like breaking through, as all along the necessary finishing was painfully absent.
Result;- Notts County 1 Everton nil.
EVERTON v NOTTS
Nottingham Journal - Monday 14 April 1902
Although the result of the Everton and Notts match-a splendid and deserved win for the “magpies” by a goal to love- did not clear the air much so far as settling the two bottom positions of the League, it strengthened the chance of the Trent Bridge organisation greatly, and the all-round form of the eleven was such a vast improvement upon that of the previous week against stoke as to justifyconfidence in relation to the issues of the two last matches with Sunderland and Small Heath. The Notts team was identically the same which drew with the “potters,” and Everton bent upon winning the match, had Bell on the outside left, and strengthened the back division by the inclusion of Boyle as partner to Watson. It is really singular how Everton cannot reckon Notts up at Goodison Park, and the “magpies” are fast building up for themselves history in this respect. The victory on Saturday was nothing in the nature of a fluke; on the contrary, it was brought about by rather better football forward and half-back. The seaside air of St. Anne’s had a remarkable invigorating effect on the players, all of whom were as fit as fiddlers and as brown as barriers and the management must be doubly regretful now that they did not resort to the special training means of rejuvenation long ago. This morning the Notts, team, with Pollock as reserve man, were sent to Sutton-on-Sea, where they will remain until Friday, and it is assuring to know that they feel quietly confident of being able to take two points out of Sunderland on the City Ground on Saturday. As things now stand, three points are wanted to ensure remaining in the First Division. The sides faced each other in the following order;-
Notts; H. Pennington, goal; T.G. Prescott and J. Montgomery, backs; R. Lanes, W. Bull, and E. McDonald, half-backs; R. Joynes and P. Humphreys, right wing; W. Ross, centre; J.J. Morris, and E. Gee, wing.
Everton; Kitchen, goal; Boyle and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp and Taylor, right wing; Young, centre; Settle and Bell, left wing.
Referee; Mr. A. Kingscott, of Derby.
The weather was fine in Liverpool in contrary distinctness to Nottingham, and there was an attendance of 15,000 people. Notts won the toss, but there was little advantage in the matter of elements. Humphreys at once raced towards goal, but was forced back, and Taylor, after an attack by the Everton forwards, shot wretchedly wide, and the game continued even and fairly interesting. Kitchen fumbled a shot by Morris, but recovered himself before Ross could get up, and though Everton continued to press Prescott and Montgomery were sound, and Pennington was rarely troubled. Joynes was prominent in the subsequent exchanges which found the defence plenty of work, but Everton prevailed, and Sharp and Taylor were cheered for an effective combination, but McDonald and Montgomery were safe, and Joynes and Humphreys removed the venue. They could take nothing out of Abbott and Watson, who were standing to their guns stoutly. But although the Everton forwards were going straight for a point they could not cross the eighteen yards’ line, and in turn Notts took up the running. Kitchen was recognised for a fine save from McDonald, and Settle ended an attack by Everton by shooting wide. So far there was little to enthuse, and although Everton had the strongest team out for several weeks they found Notts, quite as good as themselves, and Kitchen had to save from Gee from long range. Jack Sharp was deservedly applauded for an elegant sprint against McDonald and Montgomery, and after Bull had dealt with the outsiders’ centre Young returned with forces, and Prescott nearly took the ball from Settle’s toe. Each end was visited in turn, with Everton having rather the better of the argument, and Jack Bell caused a roar of disappointed by delivering wide from a likely position. The equality of the struggle continued its chief charm, and after Gee had missed an easy opening Pennington cleared smartly from amongst the Everton pack, and the ball continued to roll from end to end with surprising regularity. Pennington was roundly cheered for brilliantly turning a drive from Young over the bar, and the flag kick came to nought. The home team, however, returned to the assault, and Prescott chipped in with a timely clearance when any of the three inside Everton forwards had a likely opening. Joynes and Humphreys then had a look in, but found Watson and Abbott too good, and Innes was subsequently responsible for a superfine pace of work, when he cut up an attack by Settle and Bell. The Evertonians, however, showed a disposition to score, and after Young had shot into Pennington’s hands the Notts, goalkeeper fisted away in quick succession from Sharp and Taylor, and Settle brought down the curtain by heading on to the top of the rigging. These attacks by homesters had raised the enthusiasm of the crowd immeasurably, and spurred on by their plaudits Young and company bore down time after time, but the Notts halves were on their track, and gave them fewer chances than Stoke had a week ago. Joynes and Humphreys forced a corner, but Ross headed over, and Pennington afterwards saved smartly from Bell and Settle. The interval was soon afterwards called with Notts, pressing and no goals scored.
Half-time;- Everton0 Notts County 0.
Notts, had won high encomiums for their all-round display, and the players turned out for last moiety full of quiet confidence. Not was this misplaced, for right away from the start the visiting forwards got down, and Ross found Kitchen with a beauty. The home custodian repelled the shot, but the leather rebounded from Kitchen to Humphreys, who rushed it though within a couple of minutes from the restart. Bull initiated the movement by passing to gee, who dropped the ball at the toes of Ross, and he led up to the denouement. This unexpected success was not at all to the liking of the classy Evertonians, who brought to bear a seriesof sturdy attacks on Pennington’s charge, one save of the Notts, keeper’s from “Jummy” being an especially fine effort. Pennington was also engaged by Young and Bell, and was not found wanting, and Everton’s innings closed for the time being when Settle skimmed the cross timbers. Joynes and Humphreys, as in the first half, were the prime factors in conducting the invasion of the “magpies,” and when this pair worked into position Humphreys was tripped near the twelve yards’ line, but Boyle cleared his lines, and in the course of a desperate attack by Everton Young and Mongomery came into collision, and there was a stoppage while both lead up for repairs, the crowd of the popular side clamouring for the removal of the Notts, back. Mr. Kingscott, fairest of referees, could not see eye to eye with the exited mob, and tossed the ball up, Gee and Morris took this as the signal to slip through Wolstenholme and Boyle, but the inside man shot high over the bar, and Booth was subsequently cautioned for kicking Ross. Bull was then instrumental in saving his goal, but Everton returned and forced a couple of corners by Settle and Bell from which nothing tangible resulted, and Humphreys then skimmed the cross timbers with a flying drive. Time was fleeting fast, and although the blue and whites were now keeping Notts in their own quarters the play of the halves was so steady and Prescott and Montgomery were so watchful that Pennington had not to handle and the faithful few from Nottingham were moderately happy- not that Everton were done with. First Sharp and Taylor, and then Settle and Bell were striving to break through, and Walter Bull had to call up all his reserve strength to keep in front. In the meantime the Notts skipper managed occasionally to start a movement towards the augmentation of the lead, but generally speaking, Kitchen was on the twelve yards’ line Everton then took a couple of corners in immediate succession, Pennington saving brilliantly from Wolstenholme, and following a burst away by the whole of the Notts vanguard the blue and whites returned, and McDonald robbed Taylor neatly just as the player was ready for a pot at Pennington. Bull dispossessed Young smartly, but this did not prevent Settle from shooting dangerously near, and Young then delivered clean into Pennington’s hands. Each visiting wing of Everton then assailed and Notts found further encouragement from a free kick near the twelve yards’ line, Kitchen fisting away from Innes. Abbott subsequently shot past, and after end to end had been the order of procedure, Montgomery headed out from Taylor, and Ross miskicked, the final being;- Notts 1 Everton 0.
LIVERPOOL CUP TIE
Liverpool Daily Post - Wednesday 16 April 1902
EVERTON v SKELMERSDALE
This match will be played at Skelmersdale to-day, and the following team has been selected to represent Everton;- Muir, goal; Boyle and R. Balmer, backs; Clayton, Clarke, and Brown, half-backs; Rankin, Paterson, Bowman, Makepeace, and Singleton, forwards. The train leaves Exchange Station at 4.33; kick-off at 6 o’clock.
BOLTON WANDERERS v EVERTON
Bolton Evening News - Wednesday 16 April 1902
The Wanderers ring down the curtain on their home League programme with the return visit from Everton on Saturday. Twelve months ago, the Wanderers closed the season at Goodison Park by defeating the Evertonians, and in December last they were only beaten by the barest possible margin. The meetings between the clubs have always been of the keenest description, but Saturday’s encounter is unique, and will be a memorable one in the history of the Wanderers. The only club in the League undefeated at home, they will make desperate efforts to maintained their certificate, and on the other hand Everton may be relied upon to put in all they know to relieve them of it. The match is certain to be fought with the greatest determination on both sides, and the Wanderers are preparing themselves for the event. One thing is to be hoped for and that is a fine day.in more than half of their home League matches wretched weather has prevailed, and the gates have suffered as a consequent. The gate receipts have fallen short of last season, but granted a fine afternoon there should be a tremendous crowd on Saturday to witness the match in which the old Bolton favourite “Jimmy” Settle will certainly be an attraction. A collection will be made at the gates on behalf of the Ibrox Disaster Fund. The Wanderers’ team, as selected, shows only one alteration from last week, this being the supersession of Taylor by Burnison, but is not improbable that neither the Irishman nor Picken will eb able to turn out. Burnison is suffering from the effects of a kick he received last Saturday, and was really unfit to play on Monday, whilst Picken has been in bed all week., suffering from a slight attack of influenza. It is, however, expected that he will have recovered sufficiently to play on Saturday. If not, his place will be taken by “Sparrow” Brown, and in case Burnison is unable to play Struthers will be given a trial at left half. W. Brown is not yet thoroughly fit, but Sutcliffe will be back, and the team as chosen is; Sutcliffe, goal; Halliday, and Ostick, backs; Freebairn, Bannister, and Burnison, or Struthers, half-backs; Stokes, Picken or R.N. Brown, McKie, Barlow, and Williams, forwards. Tracey went up to Glasgow yesterday to consult a specialist with regard to his knee, with satisfactory results.
SKELMERDALE 1 EVERTON RESERVES 0
April 17 1902. The Liverpool Mercury
Liverpool Senior Cup Semi-Final
At Skelmerdale. There was a record gate. The home side had more of the game them Everton. One shot hitting the bar. Muir saved splendidly several times in quick succession. Even play followed for a time, but United again pressed, Boyle at right back playing a fine game for Everton. The United were playing a splendid game, and scored, but the referee disallowed it. At Half-time the scored was Skelmerdale nil,; Everton nil. Full team Skelmerdale 1 Everton nil.
Everton: - Muir, goal, Boyle (captain), and Balmer (r), backs, Clayton, Clark, and Brown, half-backs, Rankin, Paterson, Hardman, Makepeace, and Singleton, forwards.
LIVERPOOL SENIOR CUP- SEMI-FINAL
Liverpool Daily Post - Thursday 17 April 1902
SKELMERSDALE UNITED v. EVERTON
Everton sent their Combination team to Skelmersdale to play this tie. United kicked off, before a record gate, and during this half the local lads played a sterling game against their doughty opponents, scoring a goal, which was disallowed for some unaccountable reason, and half-time arrived with no score. Everton started with none men, two of their players leaving the field through injuries. The United found Muir and his backs plenty to do. Smith scored for United, amidst loud cheers. Everton tried hard to equalise. Result; Skelmersdale United 1 goal, Everton nil.
NELSON V EVERTON RESERVES
Nelson Chronicle, Colne Observer and Clitheroe Division News - Friday 18 April 1902
A SPLENDID VICTORY
Last season’s champions were the visitors at the Nelson ground last Saturday. The ground was in a soft conditions, but a large crowd gathered to witness the match. Nelson were without Johnson, who had been hurt the previous Saturday at Preston. His place was taken by Greenwood, who played a good game. Mr. Foster, referee, lined the teams up as follows: Hartley, W. Cowell and Howarth; Ainsworth, Bolton, and Gill; Greenwood, Bennett, Almond, J. Cowell, and Bertwistle. Everton: Ford; Young and R. Balmer; Clayton, Clarke, and Brown; Rankin, Paterson, Tudor, Bone, and Singleton. Nelson started the leather, but visitors soon got down where they played for a time. The attack was spoiled by Brown shooting wide off the mark when well placed. Play was taken to the other end, where Greenwood made a run for the fort, but passed badly, and Young cleared. On went the Nelson forwards again, but this time they were driven back. W. Cowell was then called upon to clear, but Rankin rushed in, failing to get right round the ball, and shot wide. Bertwistle was distinguishing himself by his smart play, him and Almond working hard. Almond sent in a shot at the Everton custodian, who dealt with it, but his clearing was wretched. J. Cowell was slow on the ball and missed many an opportunity. Clarke robbed him off the ball when close in and then broke away. A minute later he banged the ball at Hartley, who had to fist away. For about five minutes play continued rather slow, until Bertwistle made a fine run, and when near the corner flag he put in a beautiful cross shot to Bennett, the latter having no difficulty in beating Ford. Cheered by the spectators the Nelsonians kept up a brisk attack, Ainsworth working well. Bolton had a pop at goal, but the leather was headed over the bar. Later on a scrimmage ensued round the Everton goal, but Young got the ball clear. Ford headed out a shot from Almond, who afterwards shot over the bar, Singleton and Bone had as much as they could manage to keep out of Ainsworth's way. Wherever they went Ainsworth followed them and almost every time got possession. The Everton defence was severely tested and Ford was called upon to clear, which was done in a bad way. Clarke did some good work down the centre, and when pressed he passed forward to Tudor, who tested Hartley, but the ball got away. Rankin later on put in a fast cross shot, but the ball went behind the uprights. Play continued for a few minutes in favour of the visitors, but Nelson again worked their way down, and kept up a prolonged attack on the Everton citadel. Balmer cleared, and once mote the home quarters were invaded, and Everton forced a corner. Other three followed, one after the other, and all of them being well placed, but none got past Hartley. The last one was not so well placed as the others, and Rankin drove past the post. Two capital shots were afterwards saved by Hartley, and then Howarth had to kick away. For the next five minutes Nelson combined well and kept up a steady attack round the visitors goal. Almond stopped a fast s shot from Young. He then steadied himself to shoot, but Ford saved the shot which was a fast grounder. The forwards, however, rushed up in a body, and Ford threw the ball to Bennett, the latter netting the ball, amidst cheers from the spectators. Everton now put more spirit in the attack on the home goal. Clarke playing a good game. The home backs proved a sturdy pair, and repulsed the visitors time after time. Almond again got his forwards working, and a corner was forced just before the whistle blew, but Balmer cleared. Ainsworth intercepted a grand passing movement, and the homesters were making tracks for the other end when the whistle blew for half-time, which was in favour of Nelson.
The scores being Nelson 2. Everton 0.
The second half opened in favour of the visitors, both of the home backs playing very loose, and the Evertonians forced a corner. Some good work by J. Cowell and Bertwistle enabled the homsters to get down, but Bertwistle was pulled up for off-side after he had scored an off-side goal. Again play was taken to the other end, but Bennett shot wide. Bertwistle easily passed Clayton, being helped a great deal by J. Cowell, who, in the second half, played one of his best games for Nelson. A corner fell to the home team, but Everton broke away down their right. Rankin was tackled by Gill, whom he beat, and the visitor put over to Clarke, but Tudor having a good opening the former passed to him. Tudor afterwards sent in a beauty which Hartley dealt with in fine style. A mistake by Gill let in the visitors again, but the ball cleared the crossbar. Nelson exchanged to the attack and greatly annoyed the Everton defence. Greenwood became a terror to the visitors and his play down the extreme right was remarkable. The Everton keeper greatly amused the spectators by flinging his arms about and becoming very excited. But, when called upon to save he was as calm as a lamb. A brisk attack by the Nelson forwards gave their opponents' defence a deal of trouble. Corners came very fast and it was only after a struggle round goal that the ball got away. Young cleared to Rankin, who got the forwards working, but Howarth followed close to him. With a well-judged pass the former kicked the ball to Clarke who soon found a weak part in the home defence, but failed to get past Hartley. Still, the Evertonians kept up a vigorous attack, Clarke playing the best game of all. Bolton got the ball away and Greenwood and Almond worked well. Greenwood headed in frequently, and at last put a beauty to Almond, who rushed in, passing Bone, and keeping possession, rushed forward and scored a fine goal which he fully deserved. The spectators again cheered their players, who did not at all seem satisfied with what they had done. Five minutes after the ball had left the centre the last time, Almond rushed in again and with a good overhead kick almost placed four on the sheet. A corner fell to Nelson, but Greenwood shot over the bar. Balmer got the ball clear of their goal and the home quarters were invaded. The goal was afterwards at the mercy of the visitors, Howarth missing his kick but Paterson fumbled too long with the ball, and W. Cowell toppled him head over heel. On came the visitors again, and Hartley stopped a fast shot, but failed to get it away, and a scrimmage ensued between Clarke and W. Cowell. Both were determined to do what was wanted, Clarke striving hard to get the ball through. Cowell, however, beat him and passed to Ainsworth, who rushed down amidst the shouts of the spectators. Bertwistle got down and with a splendid cross shot almost beat the custodianm who cleared badly. Everton once more got away but the home defence was too for them and when the goal seemed at the mercy of the visitors, Howarth rushed in and made a splendid clearance. The forwards then broke away, having only the defence to pass. Almond passed well to J. Cowell, who put in a hot shot which Ford failed to clear, and J. Cowell banged number four between the posts. Only about ten minutes remained for Everton to score five goals for the first five minutes they strove hard to open their score. They were not disheartened at the loss, although they could see that a win in was hopeless. Nelson continued to have the best of matters, but the visitors took to playing on the defensive. This proved a very good thing for Nelson, seeing that their opponents did not put as much spirit into it as before. Though they held more than their own the homesters could not penetrate the defence of the visitors. When the whistle blew for time Nelson were making a final rush, but were too late to add any more on the sheet. The game ended— Nelson, 4; Everton, 0.The gate money amounted to 18 pounds 10s.
KIRKDALE v TRANMERE ROVERS
Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 18 April 1902
LIVERPOOL SHIELD (SEMI-FINAL)
This replayed semi-final took place last evening on the Everton ground at Goodison Park, in fine weather and before a fair gate. (finish 1-0 to Tranmere) (Notes only)
BOLTON COMBINATION V BOLTON WANDERERS
Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, April 19, 1902
LANCASHIRE COMBINATION
Beautiful weather favoured the meeting at these elevens at Goodison Park this afternoon, and there was a goodly number of spectators present when the following teams lined up; Everton; Joyce, goal; Balmer and Young, backs; Clarke, Chadwick, and Makepeace, half-backs; Rankin, Paterson, Bowman, Bone, and Singleton, forwards. Bolton; Arrowsmith, goal; Fitchett and Hodgkins, backs; Bell, McAteer, and Taylor, half-backs; Lawson, Knowles, Nicol, Leyland, and Worthington, forwards. Bone started operation on behalf of Everton, the Wanderers immediately taking up an aggressive attitude the home goal being subjected to warm pressure. Fine defence was shown by the Everton backs and eventually the invaders were routed out, and play was taken to the other end, a corner being forced, Bone heading over the bar. The Wanderers then attacked and Joyce was called upon to save from Lawson. Desultory play followed for a little time, after which Bolton came again, Nicoll shooting wide. Everton now took up the running, capital play being shown by the home front rank. Paterson shot in at close range. Arrowsmith smartly clearing. A minute later Bowman got possession and defeated the Wanderers custodian, after the game had been in progress for twenty minutes. Bolton from the centre took play to the other end but their efforts to equalize were futile and Everton once more swarmed round the Wanderers’ goal, Bowman finding the net again. The point, however, was disallowed as being offside. The Wanderers made determined efforts to equalizer, but met with sterling defence and the home team again raided the Bolton goal, which had several narrow shaves, Arrowsmith having all his work cut out to save his charge from further disaster. The pressure was maintained by Everton to the interval when the score read-Everton 1 goal, Bolton nil.
Resuming Everton were first to show to advantage, and shots hot and strong were rained in on Arrowsmith, who was beaten a second time very cleverly by Rankin. Bolton then attacked, but the home attack defended splendidly, and the efforts of the Wanderers to open accounts were without result. Final Everton Res 3, Bolton Res nil.
BOLTON WANDERERS v. EVERTON.
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 19 April 1902
Bolton Wanderers having an unbroken record at home, and this match with Everton was the last home match of the season, considerable interest was manifested. A crowd of about 12,000 assembled at Burnden Park this afternoon. The Wanderers were without Sutcliffe, who had sustained broken finger Stoke, and Picken. who was suffering from innuenra. Teams: Bolton.—Hanson, goal; Halliday and Ostick. backs; Freebaim, Bannister, and Struthers.'half-backs; Stokes, R. N. Brown. McKee. Barlow, and Williams, forwards. Everton.—Kitchen, goal; Eccles and Watson, backs; Wolsteaholme. Booth, and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards. The Wanderers started with the wind, and began monopolise the play, Kitchen's charge having several narrow escapes. Williams ought to have had one through when the custodian only partially cleared. Settle made effort to get through, but was checked by Ostick as was also Sharp. Kitchen was very fortunate dear low rasping shot from Bannister. Play centred in the visitors' goal for a time, through a mistake by Brown, Young and company got on the swing, and after Struthers had checked. Sharp sent terrific shot right across the goalmouth, but no one was up. Shortly afterwards Sharp put across again, and after Bannister had failed to dear properly. Young pounced on the ball and scored, Hanson never having touched the ball up to this. The visitors showed much better tactics, and were far quicker on the ball than their opponents. Hanson had to fist clear a fine shot from Taylor. Ultimately Sharp again obtained, and after fine bit passing Young notched second goal. At the other end Bar low had hard lines with a good attempt, the bail striking Watson and going into Kitchen's hands. Thrice again the visitors' goal had narrow shaves. Half-time— Everton 2, Wanderers 0. Resuming the Wanderers shaped indifferently, and consequently play was mostly in their half, was rarely they got near Kitchen, who was well covered the backs. Barlow had hard lines, the hall striking the upright. A corner was secured, and being well placed the visitors were fortunate clear. An excellent shot was put in from the line Struthers, who had changed place with Brown, and it was just well saved hy Kitchen. The visitors were, however, much the smarter eleven, and in a rush down hy Sharp, who centred finely. Bell shot, and the ball striking Halliday it went through. Ultimately Bannister gave the sphere Barlow, and that player and Struthers taking it through the backs, the former scored. ResuIt—EVERTON 3, WANDERERS 1.
TODAY TEAM NEWS
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 19 April 1902
Everton v Bolton Wanderers, League match at Bolton. Exchange Station 1.10; Kick-off 3.30.
Everton;- Kitchen, goal; Eccles and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
Everton Combination v Bolton Wanderers Reserve, Combination match at Goodison park; Kick-off 3.30. -Everton Combination- Muir, goal; R Balmer and Young, backs; Clayton, Clark, and Brown, half-backs; Rankin, Paterson, Bowman, Chadwick, and Singleton, forwards.
EVERTON v BOLTON WANDERERS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, February 19, 1902
VICTORY FOR EVERTON
Everton completed their League programme at Bolton this afternoon by playing the Wanderers at Burnden Park. Previous to the match a large crowd witnessed the decision of the Bolton Harriers’ Championship, which produced anything but an exciting race. The crowd increased in dimensions when the time for football arrived, and, favoured by fine weather, the spectators grew enthusiastic. Everton turned out with their full team, the only change from last week being Eccles for Boyle. The Wanderers were also strongly represented, although they were without Sutcliffe. The elevens turned out in the following order;-
Everton.- Kitchen, goal; Eccles and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
Bolton Wanderers;- Hanson, goal; Halliday, and Ostick, backs; Freebairn, Bannister, and Struthers, half-backs; Stokes, Brown, McKie, Barlow, and Williams, forwards.
Booth lost the toss, and Young kicked off, Everton having a blustering wind in their teeth. A fine bit of play by Wolstenholme served to stop the Wanderers from breaking away, but on the opposite side they got through. Brown making a grand effort, and falling at the finish. Kitchen ran out and cleared and a moment later Williams shot wide. After a spell of midfield play, Brown and his partner again made headway towards the Everton goal, but Watson made a grand clearance, the result being that the Everton left wing made a passenger, only, however, to find Halliday too much for them. The Wanderers’ attack again going down in fine order, and when the players were in front of the Blues goal, McKie had a distinct chance, but Kitchen dashed out and cleared. Sharp made a run down his wing, but was somewhat easily beaten by Ostick, and then followed some remarkably exciting play in front of the visitors’ citadel having time after time beaten the Everton halves and backs. The Wanderers forwards seemed bent on scoring, and clustered in front of the visitors’ goal, however Kitchen was in brilliant form, and kicked out shot from McKie and Barlow, and a little later fisted away in answer to a shot which came from a ruck of players. After a while Everton had more of the game and established a foothold in the Bolton half, where Young and Sharp tried desperately hard to get within shooting distance, but failed. On the left wing Settle found an opening, but finishing with a miserable effort at goal, the ball travelling high and wide of the desired mark. Then Wanderers took heart, and dashed into Everton territory, where Kitchen was again a shinning light. One shot from Bannister fairly brought him to mother earth, but he clung tenaciously to the ball, and to the astonishment of the spectators sent it clear when his opponents closed in upon him. A couple more brilliant saves were made by the Everton custodian -one from Barlow and another from Brown. The pressure was at last relieved by a smart touch on the part of Eccles, and Sharp travelled along his wing and sent in a grand shot, which all but scored. A few minutes later, however, Wolstenholme had a bit of lick, and scored for Everton after the game had been in progress for nearly half an hour. Almost straight from the restart the Wanderers commenced assailing their opponents’ stronghold in hot fashion, and among many chances which the home contingent enjoyed was one where Struthers had an absolutely open goal but only succeeded in tamely lifting the ball over the crossbar. Hands against the Wanderers gave the Evertonians another lease of life, which Taylor signalised by taking a pot shot at the goal, and then. From a further free kick the ball was placed in the Bolton net, but without touching a second player. Williams the home left winger, left the ground owing to being injured, but the Wanderers appeared to do almost as much pressing with four forwards as they has previously done with the regulation number. A brilliant run and centre came from Bell, from which Taylor missed a possible chance, and Bolton replied by forcing a corner on the right, which was placed over the crossbar. Williams now came back on the field, and after his arrival the Evertonians went strongly all round, Young finishing with a grand goal. At the other end Kitchen saved from Williams, and Everton replied with a corner on the left, which was cleared by Ostick. The Wanderers came again and just before the interval Kitchen was called upon several times, but came out with flying colours.
Half-time score Everton 2 Goals, Bolton Wanderers Nil.
Halliday put through his own goal, and Barlow also scored.
Final Results;- Everton 3 Goals, Bolton Wanderers 1 Goals.
At Bolton last season Everton lost to the Wanderers (0-1).
EVERTON COMBINATION v BOLTON WANDERERS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, April 19 1902
LANCASHIRE COMBIANTION
Beautiful weather favoured the meeting at these elevens at Goodison Park this afternoon, and there was a goodly number of spectators present when the following teams lined up;-
Everton;- Joyce, goal; Balmer and Young, backs; Clarke, Chadwick, and Makepeace, half-backs; Rankin, Paterson, Bowman, Bone, and Singleton, forwards.
Bolton.- Arrowsmith, goal; Fitchett and Hodgkinson, backs; McAteer, and Taylor, half-backs; Lawson, Knowles, Nicoll, Leyland, and Worthington, forwards.
Bone started operations on behalf of Everton, the Wanderers immediately taking up an aggressive attitude the home goal being subjected to warm pressure. Fine defence was shown by the Everton backs and eventually the invaders were routed out, and play was taken to the other end, a corner being forced, Bone heading over the bar. The Wanderers then attacked, and Joyce was called upon to save from Lawson. Desultory play followed for a little time, after which Bolton came again, Nicholl shooting wide. Everton now took up the running, capital play being shown by the home front rank. Paterson shot in at close range, Arrowsmith smartly clearing. A minute later Bowman got possession, and defeated the Wanderers’ custodian after the game had been in progress for twenty minutes. Bolton from the centre took play to the other end, but their efforts to equalise were futile, and Everton once more smarmed round the Wanderers’ goal, Bowman finding the net again. The point, however, was disallowed as being offside. The Wanderers made determined efforts to equalise, but met with sterling defence, and the home team again raided the Bolton goal, which had several narrow shares, Arrowsmith having all his work cut out to save his charge from further disaster. The pressure was maintained by Everton to the interval, when the score read- Everton 1 goal, Bolton nil. Resuming Everton were first to show to advantage, and shots hot and strong were rained in on Arrowsmith, who was beaten a second time very cleverly by Rankin. Bolton then attacked but the home backs defended splendidly, and the efforts of the Wanderers to open accounts were without result. Final- Everton Res 3, Bolton Res nil.
HAMILTON ACADEMICAL 0 EVERTON 4
April 21, 1902. The Glasgow Herald
Last night Everton played the first match in their Scottish tour by engaging Hamilton Academicals on Douglas Park, before some 2,000 spectators, with the exception of Booth, Everton played their best team, while Hamilton with performance with several Juniors. In the first half the English team scored twice through Proudfoot and Bell. They played against the wind but never had to stretch themselves. The play of the home team was scraggy and effective, though Walls had several good tries to retrieve their fortune. After the interval the Hamilton seemed to weaken up, and Curran all but scorer, Kitchen saving finely. Shortly after Everton scored twice in success, Proudfoot and Clarke, the latter of whom played with the Hamilton last season, being responsible. The game ended Everton 4, Hamilton Academicals 0. Later in the evening at a Smoking concert in the Douglas and Clydesdale Hotel, Pail lie Pollock presented the Hamilton with the Lanarkenshire Cup.
• Thanks to Douglas Gorman for sending me this
FAMOUS FOOTBALLER MARRIED.
Lancashire Evening Post - Monday 21 April 1902
This afternoon, at St Bride's Church Old Trafford, Manchester, the marriage took place of Jack Sharp, member of the Lancashire County cricket team, and the well-known forward of Everton F.C., and Miss Scott, formerly of Leyland. The wedding was of a pretty character, and at the close the happy couple received the hearty congratulations of their friends.
BOLTON WANDERERS 1 EVERTON 3
April 21 1902. The Liverpool Courier
Everton played their last League match of the season at Burnden Park on Saturday. The weather was dull, and a strong wind blew from end to end. There were several changes in the home team. Picken missing his first League match for a couple of seasons. For Bolton a good deal depended upon the issue of the game, as they desired to retain their record being the only League club to escape defeat at home this season. The teams were: -
Everton: - Kitchen, goal, Eccles, and Watson, backs, Wolstenholme, Booth (captain), and Abbott, half-back, Sharp, Taylor, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards. Bolton Wanderers: - Hanson, goal, Halliday, and Ostick, backs, Freeburn, Bannister, and Struthers, half-backs, Stokes, Brown (R.N.) McKie, Barlow, and Williams, forwards . Booth lost the toss, and Young started in the face of a stiff breeze before about 10,000 spectators. The visitors did not make headway against the wind, and McKie looked like having a clear course when Booth luckily charged the ball down. Them Settle and Bell made off, only for Halliday to touch the ball into touch. Through Watson miskicking McKie had a rare chance, but Kitchen cleared in the nick of time, but immediately afterwards McKie put the ball behind. There could be no question that the wind was a most powerful factor, and but for the close attention of the Everton half-back, the home forwards must have scored. Taylor made tremendous efforts to get away, but to allow for the wind as a difficult matter, and an opponent invariably took his passes. At length Abbott, Bell, and Settle executed a fine movement on the left, and just as the little international was about to steady himself, Halliday banged wildly at the ball, and accomplished his object. A moment later Settle, and Bell nicely fed by Booth did good work. The former however, shot high over the bar from long range, and the Wanderers again carried play to the other end, where a fast ground shot from Bannister, though it came unexpectedly, brought Kitchen to his knees. The Everton custodian effected a grand save at the expanse of a fruitless corner. A nice passing movement between Abbott, Young, Settle, and Bell, was nullified owing to the latter getting offside. Then the Wanderers again attacked, but their efforts in front of goal, caused Kitchen no difficulty. The Everton half-back were playing a clinking game, and it befitted the occasion for Wolsteholme to score after some clever work on the part of Booth. The pair completely outwitted the home defence, and the success of the visitors came after twenty-five minutes play. In less than a minute Struther had a splendid chance of equalising for there was no opposition but Kitchen, and amidst a perfect veil of disappointment he shot over the bar. Brown and Stokes put in much good work on the home right, but the whole of the forwards lacked judgement in finishing. Williams earlier on had come into collision with Eccles, and now left the field, but the depleted ranks of the Wanderers played up pluckily, and for some little time the visiting defenders, without however, being able to get in a decent shot against Kitchen. After a lengthy pressure Booth retaliated a movement to the other end, which Taylor and Sharp turned to good account, the inside man when expected to shoot parted to Young, who was better placed, with the result that Hanson had no chance whatever with the last rising shot. Attacking again two corners were forced, and from the second Young was only a little faulty in elevation. The Wanderers, who had been reinforced by Williams, now exerted pressure, but again the weakness front of goal was apparent. The interval arrived with Everton holding a comfortable lead, which was distinctly creditable seeing that they had to face a strong breeze. Half-time Everton 2 goals, Bolton Wanderers nil. In the second half Everton adopted the policy of kicking out to a large extent but Kitchen had several excellent shots to save, these coming from McKie and Stokes, Settle troubled the Wanderers goalkeeper, but could not beat him. However, Halliday put through his own goal, and a third goal for Everton settled the afternoon's honours but the Wanderers pluckily tackled their opponents, and Barlow scored, it was too late, however, for the Wanderers to pull the game out of the fire, and they retired beaten for the first time this season on their own ground. Final- Everton 3 goals, Bolton Wanderers 1.
EVERTON RESERVES 3 BOLTON WANDERERS RESERVES 0
April 21 1902. The Liverpool Mercury
Lancashire Combination. (Game 33)
At Goodison park. With the assistance of the wind, Bolton had the best of matters for a long time, but failed to score. After 15 minutes' play, Everton scored through Bowman, and although they had the best of the subsequent play they could not beat Arrowsmith again before the interval. Everton continued to show the better form after the interval, and Rankin and Bowman added to score. Result Everton 3; Bolton nil. Everton: - Muir, goal, Balmer (r), and Young (w) backs, Clayton, Clark, and Brown, half-back, Rankin, Paterson, Bowman, Chadwick (j), and Singleton, forwards.
EVERTON REVIEW
April 21 1902. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton wound up their League season on Saturday in brilliant fashion, defeating Bolton Wanderers at Burnden Park by three goals to one. After all this was probably only to be expected in view of the many recent inconsistent performances which they have given. Latterly, at home, when everyone expected a victory, they proved themselves most disappointing, and therefore, Saturday's success was not altogether a surprise for the Evertonians have a penchant for showing up the unreliability of football form. Moreover apart from the decisive victory, they dealt the Bolton Wanderers a severe blow, in as much as they upset the calculations of the Boltonians who were exceedingly anxious to be the only club in the League which throughout the season had not known defeat before their own spectators. Until Saturday the Wanderers had attended this distinction, and it is certainly unfortunate for them that in their last fixture they should have been deprived of it. However, not even the most enthusiastic of their supporters could venture the statement that on the play exhibited by the team they in any way deserved to maintained their record in this respect unfurnished. True they had a depleted team, but it is unquestionable the fact that those who represented the club were singularly weak, and inept. At times, particularly when they had a stiff breeze behind them they displayed a dash that boded ill for the Everton defenders amongst whom Kitchen, in goal, was conspicuous and ever reliable. At the same time, the recklessness and inaccuracy with which Bolton men shot at goal frittered chances, which under ordinary circumstances would have been turned to account, away. The defence of the team was by no means up to the standard of a club, which had so long averted disaster on their own ground. The loss of Sutcliffe was of course, a great blow to the Wanderers, for the reserves custodian-Hanson-it is no great reflection upon him to state, was a long way removed from being a second Sutcliffe. Some of his clearance were lucky in, the extreme though it must be stated that he was set to blame for any of the goals registered against his side. The fault rather lay with the backs-Halliday and Ostick-neither of whom kicked with anything approaching safely, while at times they were sadly deficient in resource when tackling was required. Still it has to be admitted that Everton, on the day play, were a particularly dangerous side. Even when operating against the wind one could not but recognize the masterly understanding which prevailed throughout the team. The half-back line time and again broke up all attempts at combination by the home forwards, and withal never lost the slightest opportunity of placing the ball to the toe of one of their own attacking line. It was this concerted action which, more than anything else, exposed the weakness of their antagonists, and had the players extended themselves a little more, the adverse margin against the Wanderers must have been even more pronounced. Once they gained a commanding lead, there was not that incisiveness of attack, which might have been exhibited, and throughout the second half there was something like a tendency to show up their opponents. Still there were occasional brilliant flashes of play, which even commanded the admiration of the home supporters. They was not a weak spot observable in the team, as will be gathered from what has already been stated about the complete understanding which existed. Kitchen accomplished many smart things in goal, and was rather unlucky to have been beaten when he had no other resource than to leave his goal. The backs did all that was required of them in finished style, while as has been indicated, the half-backs were a most formidable trio. The friends, too, as a body played on the top of their form, and a pleasing feature of their display was the equal distribution of the work, for which considerable praise is due to Young. Having completed their League programme, the Everton team enter to-day upon a tour in Scotland and Ireland, and this will keep them busily engaged till the last day of the season, no fewer than eight friendly matches having been arranged.
A SURPRISE FOR EVERTON RESERVE
Athletic News - Monday 21 April 1902
By Junius
The Everton reserve eleven was considered by most people capable of accounting for Skelmersdale in the semi-final of the Senior Cup Competition, although the villagers had the advantage of playing on their own patch. Their defeat by one goal to none would, therefore, on the face of it appear nothing less than a disgrace, and it certainly was a nasty knock in more than one respect, as two at least of the Everton players can testify. Clayton underwent the painful experience of having his nasal organ remodeled and Brown received a severe cut over his eye; these being the most serious causalities sustained. It will be inferred from this that the home players infused any amount of energy into their work and they went at it with unbaled vigour until about ten minutes from the finish, when Bowman should side out, but they derived no credit from their performance, for the honours were assuredly borne off by their less fancied opponents Skelmersdale thus enter the final in which they will have to tackle Tranmere Rovers or Liverpool Reserve. This latter pair meet tomorrow evening at Tranmere to decide their replayed tie, and if the Anfielers shape no better than in the former game they cam anticipate an defeat.
EVERTON VICTORIOUS AT BOLTON
Athletic News - Monday 21 April 1902
By Crossbar
More than ordinary interest attached to the meeting between the Bolton Wanderers and Everton, at Burnden Park, on Saturday, for not only was this the last of the season’s League games at Bolton, but what gave the match additional interest was the fact that the home side had not lost a single encounter at home. Under these circumstances the followers of the Wanderers were looking to them to establish a record. As they had got to the last fence, as it were, their chances were distinctly rosy, for although Everton were a strong combination their form has been in and out, and the results of recent games all pointed to the great probability of the Boltonians achieving what is, after all but a reasonable ambition. They were fated to be disappointed, however, as shall be told.
THE WANDERERS BAD LUCK
It was most unfortunate for the Wanderers that they should have to take the field minus their goalkeeper, Sutcliffe, who is such a tower of strength and Picken, inside-right. In the match at Stoke, last Saturday, Sutcliffe had one of his fingers injured, and Picken was kept out of the field by a cold. The selection of “Sparrow” Brown for Stokes’ partner did not prove a good one, for so indifferently did he fill the position that a change was made at the interval by Brown and Struthers changing places. Under these circumstances the Bolton contingent was placed at a disadvantage, especially when Everton were at full strength. The game attracted about 10,000 spectators, who came fully prepared to see a good game. The wind was of good service to the locals, who opened in most promising fashion, Kitchen having his work cut out to save the goal from capture. Early on he lost sight of the ball, which came in from the right, but he managed to run it out, having meanwhile seen Williams kick the ball against his legs. Whilst the Wanderers went in for robust tactics, their opponents settled down to excellent football and it was pretty to watch their combined movements against the wind. The first goal –for they took several –came at the end of 34 minutes, and a good one it was. Brown and McKie bungled in trying to break away, thus falling an easy prey to Booth and Wolstenholme. They made ground, and then Wolstenholme passed out to Sharp, who spurted, tossed in the ball and ere the danger was fully realized. Wolstenholme had put through. This success had its effect on the home side, whose efforts were very feeble compared with what the Liverpool men were doing. The consequence was that the defence was overpowered in another run, in which the right wing pair and Young took part. They ran through very prettily, Taylor unselfishly passing to Young, and the latter steered the ball past Hanson, who had not the slightest chance. The Wanderers having recovered somewhat from these unpleasant surprises, they made vigorous attempts to get on more equal terms with their opponents before the interval arrived, but their efforts lacked the necessary sting.
A CHANGE WITHOUT AN IMPROVEMENT
When the second half commenced it was seen that changes had been made by Brown and Struthers changing places, and both men did better in their altered positions. It was, however, a difficult matter for the Wanderers’ vanguard to make much ground, for the tackling of the visitors half-backs was so keen that they were easily dispossessed. A little spirit was infused into the game by a lively attack by McKie, who was very unlucky in having a hot shot fisted down by Kitchen. Everton were subsequently in a tight corner, and it was hard on the Wanderers in failing to notch a goal, for the ball twice struck the foot of the right post. In this respect luck was certainly with Kitchen, who, while he kept goal grandly, happened to be in the right place when the Wanderers came near him. As the game advanced the skill of the Liverpool men told its tale in a third goal, Halliday helping the ball from a tame attempt by Bell into the net. Despite the reverses the home men did not give up, and a scrambling sort of goal capped the efforts of Barlow and Struthers, this counting the solitary one to Everton’s three.
A SAD DISAPPOINTMENT
For their last home match the Wanderers could not have been more disappointing. There was not a man on their side who did himself real credit. The forwards played a very ragged game. They never got any support from their half-backs whose whole attention had to be centred on the opposing vanguard. The Wanderers’ defence gave way before the onslaughts of the visitors who fully deserved the honours. The Everton left-wing did very little, but the right-wing and Young were responsible for very effective work. The visiting half-backs were much too clever for the Wanderers’ quintette, Booth and Wolstenholme being equally fine in defence and attack. The backs Eccles and Watson, did not show up very well when pressed, but they kicked well in the open. Kitchen is deserving of all praise for the way in which he kept his goal, for he was always at hand when danger was about. Bolton Wanderers;- Hanson; Halliday, and Ostick; Freebairn, Bannister, and Strutehrs; Stokes, R.N. Brown, McKie, Barlow, and Williams. Everton; Kitchen; Eccles, and Watson; Wolstenholme, Booth, and Abbott; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Settle, and Bell. Referee; Mr. J. Scott, Rawstenstall.
EVERTON v BOLTON WANDERERS
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 21 April 1902
Everton compelled their League programme at Bolton on Saturday by playing the Wanderers at Burden Park. Previous to the match a large crowd witnessed the decision of the Bolton Harriers’ Championship, which produced anything but an exciting race. The crowd increased in dimensions when the time for football arrived, and, favoured by fine weather, the spectators grew enthusiastic. Everton turned out with their full team, the only change from last week being Eccles for Boyle. The Wanderers were also strongly represented, although they were without Sutcliffe. The elevens turned out in the following order;-
Everton;- Kitchen, goal; Eccles and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain) and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Taylor, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
Bolton Wanderers.- Hamson, goal; Halliday, Ostick, backs; Freebairn, Bannister, and Struthers, half-backs; Stokes, Brown, McKie, Barlow, and Williams, forwards.
Booth lost the toss, and Young kicked off, Everton having a blustering wind in their teeth. A fine bit of play by Wolstenholme served to stop the Wanderers from breaking away, but on the opposite side they got through, Brown making a grand effort, but he fell at the finish. Kitchen ran out and cleared, and a moment later Williams shot wide. After a spell of midfield play, Brown and his partner again made headway towards the Everton goal, but Watson made a grand clearance, the result being that the Everton left wing made a passenger down, only, however, to find Halliday too much for them. The Wanderers attack again got going in fine order, and when the players were in front of the Blues’ goal, McKie had a distinct chance, but Kitchen dashed down and cleared. Sharp made a run down his wing, but was somewhat easily beaten by Ostick, and they followed some remarkably exciting play in front of the visitors’ citadel, the Wanderers having time after time beaten the Everton halves and backs. One shot from Bannister fairly brought Kitchen down, but he clung tenaciously to the ball, and to the astonishment of the spectators sent it clear when his opponents closed in upon him. A couple more brilliant saves were made by the Everton custodian -one from Barlow and another from Brown. The pressure was at last relieved by a smart touch on the part of Eccles, and Sharp travelled along it’s wing and sent in a grand shot, which all but scored. A few minutes later, however, Wolstenholme had a bit of luck, and scored for Everton after the game had been in progress for nearly half an hour. Almost straight from the restart the Wanderers commenced assailing their opponents’ stronghold in hot fashion, and among many chances which then home contingent enjoyed was one where Struthers had an absolutely open goal, but only succeeded in tamely lifting the ball over the crossbar. Hands against the Wanderers gave the Evertonians another tease of life, which Taylor signalised by taking a pot shot at the goal, and then from a further free kick the ball was placed in the Bolton net, but without touching a second player. Williams the home left winger, left the ground owing to being injured but Wanderers appeared to do almost as much pressing with four forwards as they had previously done with the regulation number. A brilliant run and centre came from Bell, from which Taylor missed a possible chance, and Bolton replied by forcing a corner on the right, which was placed over the crossbar. Williams now came back on the field, and after his arrival the Evertonians went strongly all round, Young finishing with a grand goal. At the other end Kitchen saved from Williams, and Everton replied with a corner on the left, which was cleared by Ostick. The Wanderers came again and just before the interval Kitchen was called upon several times, but came out with flying colours.
Half-time; Everton 2 goals, Bolton Wanderers nil.
Everton were the first to show up at the commencement of the second half. A centre from Sharp produced a third goal, the ball going through off Halliday’s legs from Bell’s shot. Ten minutes from the finish Struthers and Barlow got through, the latter scoring, after Kitchen had run out.
Result; Everton 3 goals, Bolton Wanderers 1 goal.
BOLTON WANDERERS v EVERTON
Bolton Evening News - Monday 21 April 1902
The Wanderers have wound up their home programme, and it might be said, their season, in the most distressing fashion. The succession of away disasters, so portentous of the unhappy ending which has been arrived at, has culminated in the loss of their splendid unbeaten record in their home engagements- a record which would have been without parallel in the history of the club, and at the same time would have distinguished them from any of the clubs playing under the auspices of the League. Truly the Wanderers’ glory has departed. It was exceedingly annoying that they should be beaten in the very last match, but it was not altogether unexpected. By many it had been anticipated that the men would pull themselves together for the occasion, but it was obviously beyond them. As we stated more than a fortnight ago, the Wanderers have shot their bolt. The men are played out, and it is well for the club that the end of the season is so near at hand. The bright promise they at one time gave has been most disappointingly unfulfilled, and there is now very little probability of the club finishing even as well as they did last season. The victory of Everton on Saturday has given rise to considerable talk, but there is absolutely no foundation for the rumours which have been in circulation. As the result of an accident at Stoke. Sutcliffe was unable to play, the third finger of his right hand being broken, and consequently Hanson appeared in goal. Struthers was selected to play left-half back, and in the absence of Picken, who is suffering from influenza. “Sparrow” Brown figured at inside right, the team being; Hanson, goal; Halliday and Ostick, backs; Freebairn, Bannister, and Struthers, half-backs; Stokes, R.N. Brown, McKie, Barlow, and Williams, forwards. The Evertonians were at full strength, and they proved themselves a better team all round than the Wanderers, but it was really in their superior staying power that they showed to the greatest advantage. The Wanderers went off with a meteoric flash, and for a time carried everything before them, but then their energy seemed to have spent itself, and they died out completely. Up to the first twenty minutes they were unquestionably the better team, and really deserved to score. But once the Evertonians began to assert themselves they were really in it. The whole team cracked up in the most astonishing manner, and their exhibition was painful to behold. Though four goals were scored there was very little to enthuse over in the play, and the points were about compatible with the proceedings. The first goal obtained by the Evertonians was about the best of the quintette, Wolstenholme completely beating Hanson with a grand high ball. About the second, however, there was above an element of suspicion, and the ball ought never to have been allowed to reach the vicinity of the goalmouth. Taylor was palpably offside when he received the ball from Sharp, but Mr. Stott allowed him to go forward, and he passed on to Young, who scored with a shot at which Hanson apparently might have made a better attempt. Notwithstanding the fact that they had been playing against a stiffish breeze the Evertonians led by two goals to nil at the interval. They were the first to score after the change of ends, but this time it was clearly a case of luck, Bell meeting a centre from Sharp which he would have returned across the goalmouth had the ball not encountered Halliday, off whom it rebounded between the posts. It was ten minutes from the finish when the Wanderers obtained their only goal of the match. Barlow, who had previously had very hard lines, sending the ball between the posts as Kitchen left his charge to stem a rush. The game ended in a victory for Everton by three goals to one, and they were not unworthy of it, though, as stated, they were fortune’s favourites. The feature of the match was the brilliant goalkeeping of Kitchen. He was lucky, but he made many fine saves, and by his magnificent work in the first half he was in no small very responsible for the victory his side achieved. The backs were not brilliant, but the halves were in grand form and showed to great advantage both in defence and attack, Booth and Wolstenholme playing finely. The forwards moved smartly, but whilst they were much better in the open than the home quintette they were never brilliant, and their shooting propensities could not gain admiration. For once in a way Settle was very erratic, and apart from the goals Hanson had really very little cause for uneasiness. Though it may appear a little strange he had not near so much work as his vis-à-vis, and the most difficult ball he was called upon to negotiate was a lofty, deceptive effort by Wolstenholme, which he cleverly caught beneath the crossbar. He might have made a better effort at the shot which produced the second goal, but the blame for the defeat did not rest with him. The backs were primarily responsible, and, as was the case at Stoke the previous week, neither Halliday nor Ostick could have played worse. The former was out of it all afternoon, and like others in the team is apparently in need of a rest. Ostick started in great style., and did some really superb work, but in the second half he was poor in the extreme and blundered frequently. There was nothing whatever in the play of the halves which lent itself to commendation. They were all poor, and with the exception of Stokes and McKie the same adjective best describes the play of the forwards. Williams shows no signs of improvement, and Barlow’s goal was his best achievement. Struthers did not do badly after he had exchanged places with “Sparrow” Brown and might be given another trial in the forward line, but as has been evident for some time, the Wanderers are badly in want of some good reserve men, both forwards and half-backs, and doubtless no effort will be spared to get them.
The reserve teams of the Mersey clubs have had an exceedingly good time of it at the expense of the Wanderers reserve in the Lancashire Combination this season, for in addition to loosing all the eight points the Boltonians have only been able to record three goals against eleven. They dropped three goals at Goodison-road on Saturday, the Evertonians turning out a strong team and winning pretty comfortably. From which had proved so successful during the last few weeks the Wanderers had to substitute Arrowsmith for Hanson, and gaining what advantage there was to be had by winning the toss they were first to attack. The Everton backs were, however, very safe, and after Lawson had called upon Joyce. Nicholl shot wide, whilst following upon grand combination by the Evertonians, Arrowsmith cleared gallantly from Paterson. Again the Wanderers attacked, but Bowman scored cleverly after further pressure by the home forwards. Again he found the net a few minutes later, but on this occasion offside prevailed, and in the closing stages of the first half the Wanderers made a gallant but unsuccessful effort to equalise. When the second portion was entered upon Everton played with renewed vigour, and brought out the best work of the Wanderers’ defenders. Rankin put on the second point, and before the finish Bowman again found a weak spot in the visitors defence.
MARRIAGE OF JACK SHARP
Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 22 April 1902
Jack Sharp, the Everton forward and Lancashire county cricketer, was married at Old Trafford yesterday to Miss Scott, formerly of Leyland.
EVERTON’S SCOTCH TOUR
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Tuesday 22 April 1902
THE MATCH WITH HAMILTON
Last night Everton played the first match in their Scottish tour by engaging Hamilton Academicals in Douglas Park before about 2000 spectators. With the exception of Booth Everton played their best team, while the Academicals experimented with several juniors. In the first half the Englishmen scored twice through Proudfoot and Bell. They played against the wind, but never had to stretch themselves. The play of the home team was scraggy and ineffective, though Walls had several good tries to retrieve their fortunes. After the interval the Academicals seemed to waken up, and Corran all but scored, Kitchen saving finely. Shortly after Everton scored twice in succession by Paterson and Clark, the latter of whom played with the Academicals last season.
The game ended – Everton 4, Academicals 0.
Everton are to visit Dundee and Arbroath during the tour. They appear at Dens park a week to-night.
AT DOUGLAS
Daily Record - Tuesday 22 April 1902
EVERTON 4 HAMILTON ACADEMICALS 0
The visit of the Everton team to Douglas Park last night attracted about 2000 spectators. Balmer and Booth were conspicuous absentees, but the eleven was a strong one nevertheless. The Academicals experimented with several juniors. Everton played against the wind in the first half, and although not over-stretching themselves, scored twice through Proudfoot and Bell. Walls, for the Academicals, made repeated efforts to retrieve the fortunes of his team, but the forward work was scraggy and ineffective. With the change of ends the Academicals opened well, and a capital shot was well saved by Kitchen. Shortly afterwards Proudfoot again scored with a fast shot. A fourth goal was taken by Clark, who last year was in the Hamilton team when Everton paid their first visit to Hamilton. Teams;-
Everton;- Kitchen, goal; Eccles and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Clark, and Abbott; Taylor, Proudfoot, Young, Settle and Bell.
Academicals- Edmonds; Robertson and Quin; Kilday, Cragie, and Cowans; Walls, Miller, Strang, Frame, and Curran.
RAITH ROVERS 4 EVERTON 4
April 23, 1903. The Glasgow Herald.
Continuing their holiday tour the English combination visited Starle’s Park, Kirkcaldy and tackled the Raith Rovers, before a good turnout of spectators. The teams were:- Everton, goal; Eccless and Watson, backs; Wolstenholmes, Clarke and Blythe, half-backs; Pearce, Settle, Proudfoot, Abbott and Bell, forwards. Raith Rovers:- Oswald, goal; Intre and Denholmes, backs; Orrock, Morris and Grierson, half-backs; J. McDonald, McFarlane, Markie, Erkford and Hasson, forwards. At the start Raith nearly scored, and a minute later Eckford netted with a grand goal after Orrock had missed badly from a corner. Proudfoot made a likewise had miss in front of Oswald. Play was immediately after transferred to Everton’s charge, where after several tussels, Markie ultimately beat Kirchen for a second time. Goalscoring was rapid and Everton getting down, Oswald was beat from a scrimmage from the goalkick the home team made grand progress, and though a fine square pass, Markie beat Kitchen for a third time. The play of the home forwards was a treat and when once on the run they took a lot of stopping. Grierson followed in with a fine drop kick, which took the English goalkeeper all his best to stop, the ball being tipped over the bar. Everton than had some share of the play, but bad shooting spoiled many of their attempts. A penalty against Everton was awarded, but Markie who took the kick, failed in his attempt. Immediately after Bell got off in a grand style and finished up by beating Oswald. Half-time; Raith Rovers 3, Everton 2.
On resuming in the second portion Everton gradually pressed until the Raith had to give away a corner, from which a penalty was gained and converted into a goal by the visitors right. Continuing Proudfoot then gave his team the lead by beating Oswald with a swift ball, Bell followed with a fine effort, Proudfoot stiking the upright, Hasson was the means of transferring play, and squaring to Mackie, the player was deliberately tripped up while in the art of shooting. A penalty was awarded which was converted into a goal by Eckford, from this to the close the home team kept the English team defending, Kitchen’s charge running some narrow escapes. A slip by Innes let Bell in and passing across to Pearce that player shot wildly over the bar.
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EVERTON AT KIRKCALDY.
Dundee Courier - Wednesday 23 April 1902
FAST GAME AND RAPID SCORING.
For week night match for Rovers the crowd at Stark's Park, Kirkcaldy, last night was a large one, the " drawing power of Everton being sufficient to bring out the local football enthusiasts witness the display of the runners-up in the English League on a Fife pitch, with Rovers as opposition. The day was a most disagreeable one, but towards evening a fine drying breeze set in, and a blink of sunshine also broke through prior to the teams lining up in the following order:— Everton—Kitchen; Eccles and Watson; Wolstenholme, Clark, and Peace, Settle, Proudfoot. Abbott, and Bell. Raith Rovers—Oswald: Innes and Denholm ; Orroek, Morris, and Grierson; J. M'Donald, M'Farlane, Maekie, Eckford, and Haxton. Referee, Mr Nisbet. Within the opening minute the Rovers counted through Eckford, the effort being soon followed by second goal, Mackie beating Kitchen. The visitors replied smartly, and after smart exchanges, they were successful in beating Oswald from a'scrimmage at close quarters. After fast forward play Mackie again raced in and beat Kitchen with lovely straight drive. Thus were four goals rattled on within a quarter hour, and play still ruled very fast and brimful of lively passages. The home front rank performed grandly, Mackie and his left wing being prominent. A penalty for the Rovers was smartly handled by Kitchen, and after fast run down Bell scored with a fast shot. Half-time Raith Rovers, 3 goals; Everton, 2 goals. On resuming the visitors rushed in on Oswald, and in the scrimmage a penalty was awarder, from which Everton scored through Settle. The Englishmen were now forcing the pace, and the centre forward put fourth goal past Oswald, giving his team lead. The combination of the Englishmen at this juncture was a feature. A penalty to the Rovers for "attentions" to Mackie was netted amid applause bv Eckford, and the teams were "four all." The play the Everton forwards continued to be remarkably clever, but the locals played gamely, and draw of four goals resulted, most creditable performance the part of Raith Rovers.
RAITH ROVERS 4 EVERTON 4
Daily Record - Wednesday 23 April 1902
At Stark’s Park. Kirkcaldy, in presence of a large crowd. Play opened in a sensational manner, Eckford netting the ball for the Rovers a minute after the start. Then Abbott, with a good opening, shot over the bar. Getting under way again, the Rovers attacked, and after Kitchen had saved from Haxton, Mackie beat him. Proudfoot rallied his comrades and from a scrimmage Everton scored. Mackie again put the home lot another goal up with a beauty. A penalty kick was saved by Kitchen, and Bell close on half-time, beat Osward after a grand individual run.
On resuming Settle equalised from a “penalty” and Proudfoot put his side on the lead a minute later. Another “penalty” and this time for the Rovers, resulted in Eckford again drawing level. Bell was always dangerous when he got the ball. Play quietened down a bit towards the close. Teams;-
Everton;- Kitchen; Eccles and Watson; Wolstenholme, Clark and Blyth; Peace, Settle, Proudfoot, Abbott, and Bell.
Rovers;- Oswald; Innes and Denholm; Orick, Morris, and Grierson; J. McDonald, “McFarlane” Mackie, Eckford, and Haxton.
FALKIRK 0 EVERTON 1
April 24, 1902. The Glasgow Herald.
Played at Falkirk, last night in presence of about 10,000 spectators. The ground was in splendid condition for a fast game. Falkirk started play with the wind in their faces, and during the first half the play was very evenly contested, but was very quick and on the mean scrappy. Half-time no scoring, on the resumption more energy was infused in the game by the visitors and play improved. Final Falkirk 0, Everton 1
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EVERTON V. FALKIRK
April 24, 1902. The Edinburgh Evening News
Everton continued their Scotland tour by meeting Falkirk on Brookville Park, before about 1500 spectators. In the first half Falkirk had the advantage of the breeze. Half-time arrived without scoring, although Everton had an offside goal just before changing ends. The play was off a better description in the second half. Ten minutes after the interval Settle scored from a corner, Falkirk had quite as much of the play as their opponents. No more scoring took place and the game, which only consisted of two 35's ended; Everton one goal, Falkirk nothing. The Everton team included Gillespie of the Queen's Park.
EVERTON 1 FALKIRK 0
Daily Record - Thursday 24 April 1902
In continuation of the Scottish tour Everton opposed Falkirk at Brockville Park before a fairly good crowd. The Liverpool club was shorthanded, and John Gillespie, of Queen’s Park, and Hamilton, of Stenhousemuir Hearts, gave a helping hand. The opening play was scraggy. After a bit Falkirk had a spell of attacking, in which Burt and Campbell had excellent tries at Kitchen. Bell had several fine runs, but his centres were unusually picked up by the opposing backs. Half-time arrived with no score. Settle opened the scoring for Everton from a corner-kick. Falkirk made a promising effort to equalise. Bell tried the open game and had some fine shots. Towards the close Falkirk deserved a goal, combined attacks by Kinghorn. Campbell, Burt and Kemp keeping the visitors in their own territory. Teams;-
Everton;- Kitchen; J. Gillespie and Hamilton; B. Sharp, C. Clark, and Blyth; Taylor, Bowman, Young, Settle and Bell.
Falkirk;- Allan; Hill, and Reid; Scott, Drummond, and Goudie; Kinghorn, Campbell, Leishman, Burt and Kempt. Referee; Mr. Martin, Camelon.
GREAT EXHIBITION MATCH AT THE OVAL
Ulster Echo - Thursday 24 April 1902
Tomorrow evening
Runners up of English League, 1901-2
Everton v Glentoran
Admission 6d and 9d- Ladies frees.
Everton to Face Rangers
Lancashire Evening Post - Friday 25 April 1902
The Everton Football Club directors have arranged to play a match against the Glasgow Rangers at Goodison Park on Thursday next, May 1st. The Rangers offered to put up a Cup they won at Glasgow Exhibition last year, to be competed for by the two highest clubs in the English and Scottish Leagues, the proceeds to be devoted to the fund for the sufferers by the Ibrox disaster, and the match arrnaged for Thursday next will be in that competition.
FALKIRK V EVERTON
April 26, 1902. The Falkirk Herald
Everton continued their Scotland tour by meeting Falkirk on Brookville Park, before about 1500 spectators, on Wednesday night. Weather and ground were favourable to a fast game, but in the first half when Falkirk had the advantage of the breeze, the play was slack and scraggy. Half-time arrived without any scoring, although Everton had n off-side goal just before changing ends. The play was of a better description in the second half, the visitors throwing off some of the listlessness of the firs portion. Ten minutes after the interval Settle scored from a corner. Falkirk had quite as much of the play as their opponents. No more scoring took place and the game, which only consisted of two 35's ended; Everton, one goal; Falkirk nothing. Teams; Falkirk; Allan; Hill and Reid; Scott, Drummond, and Goudie; Kingshorn, Campbell, Leishman, Burt, and Kemp, Kinghorn, Campbell, Leishman, Burt and Kemp. Everton; Kitchen; Gillespie (Queens Park), and Hamilton (Stenhousemuir Hearts); Sharp, Clark, and Blyth; Taylor, Bowman, Young, Settle, and Bell. Everton commenced a tour in Scotland on Monday, when they defeated Hamilton Academicals by 4-0. With one exception, the Everton turned out their strongest team. Then on Tuesday evening Everton were ay Kirkcaldy, where a draw of four goals each resulted. The Kirkcaldy team led in the scoring, and made the visitors play up. On Wednesday evening Everton appeared against the Falkirk team, and as the weather and ground were favourable, and the attendance fairly good for a week-night, it was expected that some class play would be shown. I do not think I am exaggerating when I say that –apart from the close and favourable result to Falkirk that took place –the game was disappointing. The strangers turned out what certainly could not be called a representative Everton team as they had only one of their regular back division; and the game was shortened by 20 minutes. There were at times interesting bits of play shown, but the game as a whole failed to raise any enthusiasm. While the Everton team had only one of their regular back division, it compared most favourably with the display of the front rank. In fact the Everton half-backs and the Falkirk left wing pair displayed the most energy and the most skill during the whole game. Perhaps it would have paid Falkirk more had the ball been crossed oftener to the right, but Burt fed up Kemp as well as ever he did. The two local men in the Everton front rank Young and Bowman did not electrify their old admirers by their displays; in fact when they were robbed of the ball, they made little effort to recover it again. There were other two local men in the Everton team –J. Gillespie (the old Queen's Parker) and Hamilton (of the Stenhousemuir Hearts). Gillespie defended in his usual vigorous style, and Hamilton made a fairly good show. I believe Everton intended to have had some other juniors on trial, but they did not “draw.”
TODAY TEAM NEWS
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 26 April 1902
Everton Combination v Nelson, Combination match, at Goodison Park; Kick-off, 3.30.
Everton;- Muir, goal; Young and Balmer, backs; Clayton, Clark, and Brown, half-backs; Rankin, Paterson, Bowman, Chadwick, and Singleton, forwards.
EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
The Everton Club has arranged with Sunderland, Glasgow Rangers, and Celtic club to play a series of matches for possession of the Glasgow Exhibition Cup, and a set of gold medals to be presented by the Bovril Company. The whole of the proceeds of the various games will be handed over to the funds. The first match will take place on the Everton ground on Thursday next, May 1, when the home team will oppose the Glasgow Rangers. The four clubs interested are keen for the possession of the handsome cup which is being presented, and the players will no doubt be desirous of winning the very handsome medals which are offered, so that exciting contests should be witnessed. In the even of Everton beating their doughty opponents on Thursday next, it is more than likely that the final game will be played at Goodison Park on Saturday, may 3. It is to be hoped in view of the charity which is being assisted, that local enthusiasts will lend their best patronage to the game.
EVERTON COMBINATION v NELSON
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, April 26 1902
LANCASHIRE COMBIANTION
At Goodison Park in beautiful weather, and before a good gate. The following were the teams;-
Everton;- Joyce, goal; Boyle and Balmer, backs; Rankin, Chadwick, and Makepeace, half-backs; McKenzie, Paterson, L. Davies, Bone and Singleton, forwards.
Nelson;- Hartley, goal; D. Cowell and Howarth, backs; Ainsworth, Spinks, and Hill, half-backs; Johnson, Howard, Almond, W. Cowell, and Birtwistle, forwards. Nelson won the toss, Davies kicking off on behalf of Everton, against the wind. The home team from the outset pressed, but good defence was done by the Nelson backs, and play was taken to the other end. Joyce, however, was not called upon, and the Everton forwards getting possession moved nicely up the field. Good play by Nelson hindered their progress and the visiting forwards again got to the front of Joyce, who was defeated by Almond with a somewhat shot. From the centre Everton raced away, and made great efforts to equalise; but in vain the strong wind which prevailed hampering them. Nelson who were playing a far better game than the “Blues” again visited the Everton goal, and Almond put on a second point for the visitors. This second reverse seemed to infuse life into the Everton players, and their play improved considerably, the forward line showing capital tactics. After several unsuccessful attempts to put on a goal, the home centre, L. Davies, found the net. Give-and-take play followed for some time. Everton at length assumed the aggressive, Makepeace shooting wide. At the other end Spinks shot over the bar. Play to the interval was of a poor character. Half-time; Nelson 2 Everton 1.
Final; Everton Reserves 3 goals, Nelson 2.
GLENORAN v EVERTON
Ulster Echo - Saturday 26 April 1902
Everton the famous Liverpool team, who are due in Dublin to-day, visited The Oval last evening. There was a crowd of about 3000 spectators when the teams lined out as follows;-
Everton;- Goal, W.G. Kitchen; backs, Sharp, and Watson; half-backs. Wolstenholme, Blythe, and Abbott; forwards, Taylor, Proudfoot, Young, Bowman, and J.J. Bell.
Glentoran- Goal, Lewis; backs, McAreavey and McMaster; half-backs; McCann, Miller, and Wattie; forwards, Blair, Smith, McKelvey, Booth, and Waddell. Referee Mr. W, Whiteside, I.R.A.
Glentoran named the coin and defended the pavilion goal. Young started, and the visitors at once pressed, but McCann slipped in and robbed beautifully, and the Glens assumed the aggressive, but only for a time, as Sharp sent well up the field, and the home goal was in jeopardy. McAreavey changed the venue, and McKelvey was brought down about half-way. The visitors goal had a narrow shave, but Kitchen, with a magnificent drive, sent the leather over the half-way line. The play for some time was very even, and each side showed lovely football, but up to half-time there was no score.
On crossing over McKelvey opened, and Everton made repeated efforts to score, but the defence was sound, and resisted all opposition. A couple of corners in favour of the homesters looked promising but the second one was cleared in the nick of time by Watson. Waddell had a lovely run, and had hard lines in not opening the score for his side. Everton’s left wing were playing splendidly, and sent in some rare shots, which Lewis saved in grand style. By good combination the Glens worked their way up, and Kitchen was tested again, but came out of the ordeal with flying colours. Both teams were doing their utmost to open the score, and the visitors were most strenuous in their efforts, but Lewis, who was in rare form, kept his charge intact. Good work by the Glens half-back line gave the forwards a nice opening, but they were unable to score.
Final score; Everton Nil, Glentoran Nil.
EVERTON’S TOUR
Athletic News - Monday 28 April 1902
By Junius
Everton have experienced a most enjoyable time during the past week in Scotland and Ireland, and singular to relate, have not met with a defeat. They left Liverpool on Monday last, and their first match, against the Hamilton Academicals resulted in a tourists winning by four goals to none. Next day they opposed Raith Rovers and a tall scoring game resulted in a draw of four goals. Falkirk were beaten the following day by one goal to none, and from hence the team left Glasgow for Belfast. Here a fixture was arranged with the Glentoran team, and before a big crowd, the Everton players gave a capital display, but could not overcome the strong defence of the Irishmen, and a goalless draw was the verdict. Saturday found the tourists at Dublin, where they were pitted against Bohemians, but at the time of writing I have not been able to ascertain the result. Yesterday (Sunday) the team returned to Glasgow and today they will oppose the Celts, Dundee on the 29th and Arbroath on the 30th.
EVERTON RESERVES 3 NELSON 2
April 28 1902. The Liverpool Courier
Lancashire Combination (Game 34)
At Goodison Park, before a capital attendance, Nelson had the assistance of a strong wind in the first half, and Almond out on a couple of goals, for them in half an hour. Davies notched a point for Everton before the interval and leaded at half time by 2 goals to nil. With the wind in their favour, Everton attended hotly for the greater part of the second portion. Davies equalised while Rankin scored the winning goal with a magnificent shot. Everton: - Muir, goal, Balmer (r), Young (w), backs, Clayton, Clark, Brown, half-backs, Rankin, Paterson, Davies, Chadwick (j), and Singleton, forwards.
BOHEMIANS 2 EVERTON 3
April 28 1902. The Liverpool Courier
At Dolymount Park, Dublin, before an excellent crowd, and in delightful weather, in the first half the Bohemians with the advantage of a strong breeze scored twice, although Everton had most of the play, but finished badly. In the second moiety the visitors gave a fine exhibition, and scored three goals, the home team being unable to increase their score. A very pleasant result in a win for Everton by three goals to two.
EVERTON v BOHEMIANS
Irish Independent - Monday 28 April 1902
MATCH AT DALYMOOUNT PARK
Everything was favourable for the above match at Dalymount Park, the weather being bright and fine, the ground in good order, and the attendance good. A punctual start was effected with the following teams;-
Bohemians- L.J. Farrell, J. Carroll, W. Crane, W. Synnott, D.H. Fulton, J. Ledwidge, H. Pratt, J. Lawless, J. Turner, H. Sloan, and F.E. Green.
Everton;- Kitchen, Eccles, Sharpe, Abbott, Wolstenholme, Blyth, J. Bell, Settle, Young, Taylor, and Bowman, Reserve -Paterson. Referee Mr. S. Gough, I.R.A.
Bohemians won the toss, and played from the City and with the wind. Everton kicked off, and play at once ruled fast. Bohemians got down the field, and Pratt had a chance, but failed, and then Bell tested Farrell at the other end. After a few minutes play the “Premiers” worked back again, and Turner shot a lovely goal, which was signal for great cheering. After this Everton did well, considering the strong wind blowing against them. Bell sent in a hot shot, but Farrell effected a fine save, and play was taken to the centre. Even play followed for some time, both ends being visited in turn. However, Bohemians cleared strongly, and the movement was wound up by Turner shooting another goal. Half-time Bohemians 2 Everton Nil.
On resuming Everton pressed and troubled Farrell somewhat. From a penalty, taken by Settle nothing resulted, the ball rebounding off the crossbar. Pratt and Lawless eventually managed to get down, but both were offside, and frees caused Everton to continue the pressing. After some fine play Taylor beat Farrell very easily. Bohemians now got down, but only for a moment, as Sharpe quickly relieved, and sent to Settle, who passed back to Sharpe. A few moments afterwards Bowman availed of a nice opportunity, and sent through the second for Everton. A nice piece of play on the part of Sloan and Turner brought the ball down into Everton territory, where Kitchen was obliged to run out. The latter barely touched the ball, which went to Pratt, who sent across the bar. The Englishmen again pressed, and Farrell was asked to save some difficult shots. A free against Everton’s centre brought play down, and just when Kitchen had caught the ball right at goal, Turner rushed, and fell over the goalkeeper. Play quickly changed towards Bohemians’ goal, within a few yards of which a scrum took place, and Everton sent through their third and leading goal.
Result Everton 3 goals, Bohemians 2 goals.
BLACKBURN PLAYER FOR EVERTON
April 29, 1902. The Evening Telegraph
Everton on Saturday paid £10 to Blackburn St. Phillips for the transfer of T. Chadwick, the latter club's centre half-back. Chadwick is not related to the famous Edgar of that Ilk, but is a brother of Jim Chadwick, who formerly played with Everton Reserves. He has already had two trials at Goodison Park.
NEW PLAYER FOR EVERTON
April 29 1902. The Liverpool Courier
Everton on Saturday night engaged for next season T.Chadwick, centre half back of Blackburn St Philips. Chadwick is not related to the famous Edgar, but is a brother of the Chadwick, a former regular's member of the Everton Combination. Everton have seen their new half-back in two trials, and the readily gave the Blackburn Junior Club £10 for the transfer.
GLASGOW CELTIC 1 EVERTON 1
April 29 1902. The Liverpool Mercury
Played at Goodison Park, Glasgow yesterday, neither side was fully represented, several juniors appearing. In the first period the exchanges were even, Everton scoring after 20 minutes by a good shot from Taylor, and the teams crossed over with the visitors holding the lead. In the closing stages Hamilton had a capital run and equalised the match finally ended in a draw of 1 goal each. Celtic: - Edmonds, goal, Watson and Davidson, backs, Smith, McNeill, and Loney. half-backs, Hodge, Thomson, Quinn, Livingstone, and Hamilton, forwards. Everton: - Kitchen, goal, Eccles, and Watson, backs, Wolstenholmes, Russell, and Williamson, half-backs Taylor (captain), McMenemy, Young, Settle, and Shariden forwards.
CELTIC 1, EVERTON 1
April 29, 1902. Glasgow Herald.
These teams met last night at Celtic Park, in a friendly fixture, but not withstanding the splendid weather the game only attracted some 1,5000 spectators. Teams; Celtic;- Edmonds (Hamilton A), goal; Watson and Davidson, backs; Smith (Trabhock), McNeil (Hamilton A), and Lone, half-backs; Rogers, Thomson, Quinn, Livingstone, ad Hamilton (Cambusiag Hibernains), forwards. Everton:- Kitchen, goal; Eccles and Watson, backs; Wolstenhomes, Russell (Murbarglen Glencairn), and Williamson (Ruthergient Glentevan), half-backs; Taylor, McMenamy (Rutherson Glentorian), Young, Settle, and Sheridan (Cambuslang Hibernians), forwards. Referee Mr. F. Kelso, Hibernians. The game in the first half was pretty evenly contested, the Celtic forwards perhaps being more often dangerous, but their finishing was poor. The Everton defence, particularly Eccles, play a fine game, and splendly nipped the ball away from the Celtic front rank. Thirty five minutes fater the start the Everton forwards got off and Taylor scored somewhat easily with a cross shot. The remaining minutes, of this portion went all in favour of the home team, and both Hodge and Smith tested Kirchen with good shots. At the interval Everton led by 1 goal to nil. The second half was an improvement on the first, and the defenders of both sides stood out. The Everton team became more settled as the game advanced, and Edmonds was cheered for some clever saving. The Celtic played hard for the equaliser, and when they got it through Hamilton it was fully merited, Kirchen having no chance of saving. This proved to be the last scoring, and a far game ended in a draw of one goal each. For Everton, Eccles, Wolstenholmes, Settle and Taylor were the bets, while Edmonds, Watson, Smith and Hamilton were the pick of the Celtic team.
• Thanks to Douglas Gorman for sending this, and for his time and energy
A RECRUIT FOR EVERTON
Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 29 April 1902
Everton on Saturday night engaged for next season T. Chadwick, centre half back of Blackburn St. Philips. Chadwick is not related to the famous Edgar, but is to Jim Chadwick a former regular member of the Everton Combination. Everton have seen their new half back in two trials, and they readily gave the Blackburn junior club £10 for his transfer.
CELTIC v EVERTON
Daily Record - Tuesday 29 April 1902
GLASGOW PLAYERS ON TRIAL BY THE MERSEY CLUB
Neither the Celtic nor Everton had anything like full teams in the ordinary game at Parkhead last night. Everton played four Glasgow juniors in place of Booth, Abbott, Bell and Sharp, and the Celtic had junior substitutes for McFarlane, Marshall, Orr, McDermott, and McMahon. A fast pace was maintained throughout, but the play on the whole was rather tame and uninteresting. Both sides were strong in defence, more especially at back, Eccles and Watson, and Watson and Davidson, tackling powerfully, and putting plenty of strength into their kicking. The Everton forwards as a combination were more dangerous than their opponents, and once or twice Edmond, the Celtic custodian, had stiff shots to stop. Occasionally the Celtic vanguard broke well through the Everton defence, but their marksmanship was the reverse of deadly. Almost half an hour had gone before there was any scoring, and then Taylor, on Everton’s extreme right, picking up a swift pass from Young, found the net with a high, oblique shot. Only two “forties” were played, and at the interval Everton led by one goal to nothing. For the greater part of the second half Everton did most of the aggressive work, but the Celtic defence was sound, and refused to be again beaten. Numerous brave attempts were made by the Celtic forwards to draw level, and one try by Quinn almost brought success. Kitchen, however, managed to get the ball and effected a brilliant save. With only about ten minutes to go the Celtic forwards redoubled their efforts, and eventually Hamilton equalised, the ball beating the Everton goalkeeper all the way. With the scores even each side made several clever efforts to gain the lead, but without avail, the match ending in a draw of one goal each. Everton were the better eleven, and in finishing on equal terms the Celtic were a trifle lucky. Settle and Young, and in a lesser degree, Taylor, initiated and carried through several dashing runs, and gave the Celtic backs quite enough to do. Quinn and Livingstone were the most effective of the Celtic front line, although Hamilton on the extreme left was very energetic and determined. Wolstenholme was easily the best half-back on the field, and was too good for Hodge and Thomson. Russell and Williamson made a promising appearance as did Smith and McNeill for the Celtic. McNeill, in fact, showed occasionally excellent judgement and resource, and had one rattling shot at the Everton goal. There was little or nothing between the teams at back and in goal, Edmond making a very efficient substitute for McFarlane. Teams;-
Celtic;- Edmond (Hamilton Academicals); Watson and Davidson; Smith, McNeill (Hamilton Academical), and Lonic; Hodge, Thomson, Quinn, Livingstone, and Hamilton.
Everton; Kitchen; Eccles and Watson; Wolstenholme, Russell (Rutherglen Glencairn), and Williamson (Rutherglen Glencairn); Taylor, McMenemy, Young, Settle, and Sheridan (Rutherglen Glencairn).
T CHADWICK
Lancashire Evening Post - Tuesday 29 April 1902
Everton on Saturday night engaged for next season T Chadwick, centre half back of Blackburn St. Phillip’s. Chadwick is not related to the famous Edgar, but is to Jim Chadwick, a former regular member of the Everton Combination. Everton have seen their new half-back in two trials, and they readily gave the Blackburn juniors club £10 for his transfer.
EVERTON’S CENTRE
Daily Record - Tuesday 29 April 1902
Everton are deservedly second. Their great catch this season has been Young, a youthful Scotch centre forward, who may win high honours in the future. Young is a most capable player, and seems to grasp the points of centre forward play perfectly. I should say that he is one of the improving sort too, so that Everton will be all right with him and Toman available, to say nothing of Proudfoot. Taylor, another Scot, has made John Sharpe a good partner, and John Bell is still to be reckoned with. The English members of the front line, Sharpe and Settle, have combined excellently with the trio of Scots.
DUNDEE V. EVERTON
April 30, 1902. The Dundee Courier.
Dundee 1, Everton 1.
Everton were the attraction at Dens Park last night, but there was only a meagre turnout of spectators. The visitors had a very mixed eleven, several Glasgow juniors turning out for them. The teams were;- Dundee; Stewart; Storrier, and Sharp; Henderson, Longair, and Gowans; Atherton, Mackay, MacFarlane, Bell, and Keillor. Everton; G.W.L. Kitchen; Hamilton, and Balmer; Clark, Russell, Williamson; Bowman, McMeny, Proudfoot, Lang, and Sheridan. Referee-T.Peat, Dundee Wanderers. Playing with the wind, Everton did most of the pressing, and a weak return by Sharp nearly allowed Proudfoot in. Keillor collaring the ball dashed down on the left, and, passing to Bell, the latter touched over to Mackay, who, after getting the better of Balmer, shot hard, but Kitchen cleared with difficulty. Sometime after Dundee's goal ran a very narrow escape, but Storrier averted the danger by just clearing the ball from Proudfoot. A fine solo run by Mackay was spoiled just in front of Everton's uprights by one of the backs' fouling Keillor. From the free kick which was granted Mackay netted with a beauty. Despite the fact that they were playing against the wind, Dundee had nearly all the advantage, and Mackay narrowly missed scoring on two occasions. Half-time arrived with the score standing at: - Dundee, 1; Everton, 0. on the game being renewed, Proudfoot was off in a second, and before the home defence could pull him up Stewart was beat. Everton for a period pressed vigorously, but Storrier and Sharp repelled the many attacks. Transferring play to the other end, Dundee had decidedly hard lines in not getting on the lead. Shots were poured in, Atherton, MacFarlane, Keillor, and Mackay testing Kitchen severely, but the latter was able to keep his charge intact. The closing stages were most interesting, Dundee's forwards showing great form, whilst Kitchen kept an admirable goal, never making a mistake, and clearing with ease and precision that frequently elicited applause. Proudfoot's individual runs were also a feature of the close. Result:- Dundee, 1; Everton, 1.
• Thanks to Douglas Gorman for sending this to the Blue Correspondents.
BUYS HIS OWN TRANSFER.
Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser - Wednesday 30 April 1902
A singular development of League transfer system is reported from East Lancashire. Edgar Chadwick, the Southampton international forward and old Everton player, has bought his own transfer for $35 from Burnley club, whose League player he was, with the object of returning League football. It was understood was anxious to join Blackburn Rovers, but it now practically settled he will play lor Liverpool next season.
THE EVERTON TOUR
April 30 1902. The Liverpool Mercury
The following from Dublin, under the date of April 25 th , should prove interest to followers of the Goodison Park players: - the Everton League team are on tour in Scotland and Ireland. The team left Liverpool on Monday last, and played the Hamilton Academical on that evening of that day, Everton won by 4 goals to nil. On Tuesday at Kirkcaldy, they met the Raith Rovers, and an interesting game resulted in a draw of 4 goals each. On Wednesday, at Falkirk, the teams bearing that name were defeated by 1 goal to nil. The Everton team crossed to Belfast from Glasgow on Thursday night, after spending a pleasant day at Rothesay, to meet Glentoran on Friday night, when a good game was witnessed, which resulted in a goalless draw. The Glentorians team seems to be identified with the famous firm of Shipbuilders, hardour and Wolfe, as most of their players are employed in their work. An early start was made on Saturday from Belfast, and the Everton team reached Dublin about 11 am to fulfill the important engagement with Dublin Bohemians, which had been strengthened for the occasion by outside talent. The first appearance of the Everton team in Dublin seemed to attract considerable interest. An influential representative of the Bohemians met the team on its arrival, and conducts them to their hotel, pointing out some of its sights of Dublin on the way. The result of the match, which was largely patronized, was Everton 3, Bohemians 2. Everton meet Celtic at Glasgow on Monday, Dundee on Tuesday, and Arbroath on Wednesday.
EDGAR CHADWICJ AND LIVERPOOL INTERNARTIONAL PLAYER BUYS HIS OWN TRANSFER
Liverpool Daily Post - Wednesday 30 April 1902
A singular development of the League transfer system is reported from East Lancashire. Edgar Chadwick, the Southampton international forward and old Everton player, has brought his own transfer for £35 from Burnley club, whose League player he was, with the object of returning to League football. It was understood he was anxious to join Blackburn Rovers, but it is now practically settled he will play for Liverpool next season.
EVERTON’S SCOTCH TOUR
Daily Record - Wednesday 30 April 1902
DUNDEE 1, EVERTON 1
Everton continued their Scottish tour, meeting Dundee at Dens Park last night. Both sides were weak, and the attendance was meagre. Dundee pressed at the start, McFarlane, who has been re-engaged for next season, missing. From a pass by Atherton, McKay scored after half an hour’s play. Everton’s efforts were very feeble and easily checked. At half-time Dundee led by a goal to 0.
Resuming without leaving the field, the proceedings were soon enlivened by Proudfoot equalising. Two of the visiting forwards changed positions at the interval. After this play greatly improved, Dundee again making the pace. Kitchen had a hot time towards the close, but the scores remained unaltered. The game all over was rather poor, although at times, especially in the second half, fine work was shown by the home team. Considering the nature of the Everton eleven they were lucky to get off with a draw. Teams;-
Everton; Kitchen; Balmer and J, Gillespie; Clark, Russell, and Williamson; Bowman, McMenemy, Proudfoot, Lang, and Sheridan.
Dundee;- Stewart; Storrier and Sharp; Henderson, Longair, and Gowan; Atherton, McKay, McFarlane, Bell, and Keillor.