EVERTON v WHITE STAR WANDERERS
Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 01 October 1901
LANCASHIRE SENOR CUP-FIRST ROUND
In the first round of the above competition, at Goodison Park last evening, the home team- although represented by only a “mixed” side -easily defeated White Star Wanderers by 6 goals to nil.
EVERTON THE ONLY UNBEATEN TEAM
Football Chat and Athletic World- Tuesday, October 1 1901
ONE EACH AT ASTON
LLOYD ORDER OFF-SCARCELY A1!
Saturday morning opened with Aston Villa and their supporters clothed in mourning. Within the preceding fortnight the Clarets had played five games- three under League auspices-and the sum total of their endeavours stopped short at a single draw! To think that Aston Villa should pose “minus nine” as the result of 450 minutes’ labour! And yet this isn’t a whit inferior to the dying month’s efforts of last year’s team, when only one of the Villa’s closing thirteen League events ended in victory! The present band should, at the worst, materially improve upon these figures. Two days ago the Villa’s opponents, likewise visitors, were Everton, who, until the Newcastle United match, had moved in most powerful fashion. How much the superior ability and physique of the Novocastrians were responsible for Everton’s seeming mediocrity would perhaps be shown by their tactics against old rivals in the Clarets, although the Toffees were unable to command the services of that erstwhile Villain Jack Sharp. The Goodison club dropped Proudfoot, who by the way, was the best forward on the field at Birmingham when Everton triumphed over the Villa by 2 goals to 1 last year. Proudfoot’s place was occupied by Young, for whose inclusion there had been some local clamour. Young is a Scottish recruit of likely appearance, and he had previously seen service with St. Mirren and Falkirk. This constituted his first League match, as it did that of Roche, who took Sharp’s position. Roche hails from Mersey’s banks, and has served Everton’s “Combination” team well for two seasons. Then the Toffees were able to command the services of their recognised right half-back, Wolstenholme, for the first time this season. This is the man who Evertonians assert should have been in the England team v. Scotland last year instead of Wilks, the Villa player. Here was a chance for comparison! Everton, by the bye, had a fair number of supporters along with the team. The Villa team underwent a few startling changes from that defeated at Stoke-Cowan, Garratty, and Johnson giving way to Pearson, Murray, and Banks. Pearson is a local half-back who was tried in several positions last year. Murray, who hails from Ayr, is in his second season with the Villa; but this was his first League match-a fairly long wait; whilst Banks had the felicity (!) of operating against his old club. It is worthy of note that Templeton had never before played against Everton. The result of a hard ninety minutes on Saturday was that Everton and the Villa divided the points, each side obtaining a goal. Nothing was done in the scoring line until upwards of an hour had elapsed, and it was Abbott who then did the trick for Everton. After this the visitors looked like repeating their last season’s win; but towards the finish Muir allowed a soft shot to get past his defence an inch or two before clearing. Just before the whistle went Lloyd was ordered off for kicking Abbott- a regrettable termination. Everton, on the day’s play, were the slightly better team- strong in defence and promising in attack. Roche and Young, the new Toffees, gave evidence of the possession of good qualities; whilst Bell and Settle at times were too big a handful for Wilkes and Crabtree. On the Villa side George was a powerful factor on their behalf. Crabtree was the better back, and all three halves were serviceable. But that bugbear, the front line, still fails to satisfy. Templeton is spasmodic, and Bache a better winger than centre. Murray did fairly, Perhaps Templeton’s removal to the extreme right with the introduction of Wilson would mend matters.
THE SCENE AT BIRMINGHAM
Football Chat and Athletic World- Tuesday, October 1 1901
There was a very unsatisfactory and unpleasant finish to the Villa and Everton match at the Lower Grounds on Saturday (says “Father William”), and in the last few minutes of the game was crammed nearly all the excitement of the afternoon. In the present unsettled state of the Villa team even a draw at home is looked upon with thankfulness, and as Saturday’s result represents a gain of one point on last season, there should not be much grumbling over it. On the day’s play the Toffee men deserved to win, for their play all round was in advance of that of the Villa, and when they scored through a shot by Abbott, which took George so completely by surprise that he made no effort to save, and held this lead until close on the finish, there appeared only one result possible. Then Bache secured after a judiciously-played free kick by Crabtree, and shot into Muir’s hands. The custodian had to stoop to reach the ball, and in throwing away to avoid the rush of the forwards, carried his arm and the ball, as it appeared, over the line. He cleared his goal, but instantly there was an appeal by the Villa players, and a gathering of the clans round Mr. Bye. This gentleman, though close up when the incident occurred, evidently didn’t feel quite so sure on the matter as he would have liked to be, for he called first on one linesman and then on the other. It was evidently the second of these gentlemen who held the key to the question, for anon his report being received Mr. Bye pointed to the centre of the field, amid the rejoicings of 20,000 throats. In an Instant the referee was surrounded by protesting Evertonians, who endeavoured to point out wherehe had erred, but all to no porpoise. Incidentally, I should like to say that there is just now far too much of this running after the referee and arguing against his decisions when they go against players' side. Men may be aggrieved over these decisions, and referees may easily make mistakes; but a decision—right orwrong—once given is final, and this should be thoroughly understood by all taking part in the game. Were referees to first award and then disallow goals at the clamouring of angry players the game would soon be in a state of chaos. Well, the game was restarted, with some of the visitors not in the pleasantest of tempers, and it had not been in progress above a minute before Lloyd received what appeared to be a deliberate kick from one of the Everton players. Smarting under the pain he turned round and kicked the offender on the spot intended by Nature for such treatment; but was unlucky enough to be seen by the referee, who stopped the game, and after inquiries, sent him off the field. Here I must disagree with Mr. Bye. Lloyd, in my opinion, should net have been ordered off the field without the Everton man keeping him company, and for the aggressor to remain on and the retaliator sent off isn't exactly in my conception of the fitness of things. On of the evening papers says:—" The referee, asked afterwards, said he could not what provocation he (Lloyd) received, andthe Everton captain and another man could not tell him who the other man was." Well, there were more players on the field than "the Everton captain and another man, and I think it was Mr. Bye's duty to find the original culprit before bending Lloyd off. The Villa man, for instance, would surely know who kicked him, and as the incident occurred near the perilous touch line the linesman ought to have had a pretty fair ides on the matter. Even the Press might have been useful, for another paper says, "Lloyd was ordered off for kicking Abbott." The game lasted only a minute or two, after this incident, and nothing occurred in this time.
Saturday's Lancashire Cup tie between 'Everton and White Star Wanderers was decided at Goodison Park and not on the ground of the last-named, who came out of the hat. We believe the "Star's" enclosure is too cramped for a game of this importance, running very narrow at oneend.
The Liverpool footballers—thanks to Mr. Tom Watson—put in an appearance at a big local water polo event on Friday evening. Very appropriately the rival forces were Liverpool City v. Everton, Raisbeck came in for an especial cheer.
Everton have so many men on the injured list that their combination team on Saturday was perforce made up with three amateurs.
Jack Sharp's inability to visit Birmingham , with Everton on Saturday was a source of regret to his old Villa admirers.
There were three League debutants at Villa Park on Saturday: Murray (Aston Villa), Young and Roche (Everton).
OLD EVERTON MAN FOR DRUIDS
Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 01 October 1901
It transpired yesterday at Ruabon that the Druids Football Club have completed arrangements and signed on David Jardine, the renowned custodian, who several years played for Everton, being goalkeeper when Everton annexed the League championship. Jardine now resides at Wrexham. He has lost nothing perceptibly of his remarkable powers. Reinstated as an amateur, he will probably appear next Saturday against Stoke for the Druids, who were last year Birmingham League champions. Jardine, known throughout the kingdom will prove an undoubted acquisition to this premier Welsh Association organisation.
EVERTON v WHITE STAR WANDERERS
Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 01 October 1901
LANCASHIRE SENOR CUP-FIRST ROUND
The above teams met at Goodison Park yesterday afternoon in the initial round of the Lancashire Cup competition. The Everton eleven, which was representative, included Muir, Boyle, and Bell, while the Wanderers played their strongest available team. There was only a meagre attendance when Young started for the homesters. After the opening exchanges, the Everton left wing made headway, Bell neatly tricking Hogarth, but Williams forced him over the line. The Wanderers replied with a strong rush down the centre, and McGill was given an opening, but he dallied too long, and Eccles was enabled to clear. Following a spell of midfield work, the Everton quintet got away in business like fashion, and a foul against one of the Wanderers further improved their position, but the subsequent free kick was abortive. For some time after this play was located in the visiting half, and after Foote and his co-defenders had repelled the Everton attacks several times, the Wanderers’ custodian was at length defeated by Boyle. From the restart Everton played up strongly, and subjected the visiting defence to a hot bombardment, and only the vigilance of Foote averted further disaster, though on one occasion Boyle, with practically an open goal, kicked high over the bar. Through a judicious movement by Ogilvie, the Wanderers were enabled to make headway, but Sharp proved a stumbling block, and the Evertonians were once more in the vicinity of Foote, who, after clearing a hot shot from Bell, was again beaten by Boyle. After this play slowed down considerably, but Everton were still the aggressors, and though several well-directed shots were sent in, none found the desired mark. At length a little diversion was created by a brilliant run by McCullough and McGill, who out-paced Clarke and Eccles, but McGill shot weakly, Muir having no difficulty in clearing. Bell and Bone were next conspicuous with a tricky run, the ball being at length transferred to Young, who sent in a warm handful to Foote. After the visiting custodian had again cleared his lines, the visitors dashed off, and after Eccles, Clarke, and Sharp had each been beaten. McCullough shot hard for Muir, who, however, brought off a clever save. The Evertonians then came away. Bell forcing a corner, and from the ensuing kick Young scored a third point. The Wanderers now made determined efforts to reduce the margin against them, and from a scrimmage in front of Muir Cunningham almost did the trick. The interval was immediately afterwards announced, the score standing;
Everton 3 goals, Wanderers nil.
On resuming, Everton monopolised the attack, but nothing eventuated, Foote being never seriously troubled. A break-away by the Wanderers was followed by a grand run by Young, who completely passed all opposition and finished up with a shot which gave Foote no chance, thus scoring a fourth goal. From the restart the Wanderers got down, but Eccles and Sharp easily prevented a score, and once more the Evertonians paid attention to Foote, who had to save from shots by Bell, Young, and Roche. A corner to the homesters was well taken by Bell, who enabled Bone to notch a fifth point. At this juncture the Wanderers were obviously out-played, though Everton could not increase their score, chiefly owing to poor shooting. About five minutes from time, through a combined effort by Young and Roche, the former scored a sixth goal.
Final; Everton 6 goals, White Star wanderers nil.
MANCHESTER CITT RESERVE V. EVERTON RESERVE
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 05 October 1901
Played at Manchester before good attendance. Both sides were representative. Sykes started for Everton, and directly afterwards Hunter gave a corner, which came to nothing. Clarke was twice penalised for fouls. Bevan opened the scoring for the home side, who at the interval led by one to none. On the restart, play was very even, although Everton pressed they failed to score. ResuIt—EVERTON 3, CITY 1
David Jardine Nottingham Evening Post - Saturday 05 October 1901
David Jardine, once a famous custodian in the services of Bootle and Everton, has now joined the Welsh Druids
It stated that there every likelihood of Mr. R. Molyneux, the late Everton secretary, taking up the management of another League club in the County Palatine.
TODAY TEAM NEWS
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 05 October 1901
EVERTON v SHEFFIELD UNITED
At Goodison Park, kick-off 3.30.
Everton; Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth, and Abbott, half-backs; Taylor, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
EVERTOM COMBINATION v MANCHESTER CITY RESERVE
At Manchester, kick-off 3.
Everton reserve; Kitchen, goal; B. Sharp and Eccles, backs; Boyle, Clarke, and Blythe, half-backs; Daly, Proudfoot, Sykes, Bone, and O’Brien, forwards.
EVERTON v SHEFFIELD UNITED
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 5 1901
LEAGUE DIVISION 1
SETTLE OPENS EVERTON SCORE
ABBOTT ADDS A SECOND
By Pigeon Post and Telephone
Sheffield United were the visitors at Goodison Park this afternoon, where they appeared to oppose Everton. The weather was very fitful, rain falling at one moment, whilst the next the sun shone forth with great brilliance. However, the attendance was not materially effected and quite 18,000 spectators were present at the start. United were well represented whilst Everton made one alteration from last week. Paterson, late of Royal Albert, appearing as inside right. Taylor going outside. Everton; Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth, and Abbott, half-backs; Taylor, Patterson, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
Sheffield #- Foulke, goal; Thickett, and Boyle, backs; Johnston, Morren, and Needham, half-backs; Brown, Field, Hedley, Priest, and Bourne, forwards. The Everton skipper won the toss, Hedley kicking off towards the Park goal, the opening moves being very slow. When the teams felt their feet, so to speak, the play opened out, and became at once brisk and exciting. The Evertonians put on pressure, and from a move on the left wing, Settle put in a shot which was promptly by Thickett. The visitors were scarcely allowed to get over the half-way line before the homesters took up the running again, and in continuation Young put forth his best efforts, but had his shot footed away by Boyle. Better luck, however, came to the homesters a moment later, the ball coming from the right from Taylor, and, after passing young, was captured by Settle and placed safely in the United net in less than a couple minutes after the start. This success naturally spurred on the “Blues,” who made straightaway for Foulkes from a centre kick, a lovely attempted coming from Taylor, who just went wide. Keeping up the pressure Everton hotly sailed Foulkes’s charge, and the burly custodian had a very hot time of it. Settle and Bell worked the ball beautifully up, and Taylor was left with a good opening, but he failed to pilot the sphere past the custodian, who, got the ball away, Taylor afterwards over. The attack was maintained by Everton, who forced a corner on the right wing, but the kick was not well placed, and the globe went behind. The home contingent were gradually beaten back, and at length the running was taken up by Priest and Bourne, the first-named of whom at last put in a sweet shot to Muir, who fisted away with both hands. Very soon the Everton left changed the scene of play, and, after Bell had a great hand in the business. Young had a pop at goal, but without effect. Foulkes saving very well indeed. A moment later Bell again made strong play, with the result that Young forced a corner, which was splendidly headed away by Boyle, who later on displayed excellent tactics in front of a host by shaking of a combined attack on the part of the Everton front rank. The game was fast and exciting with Everton slightly superior in their methods of attack. Young gave the left wing another chance. Settle and Bell careering away at top speed, but the latter was fouled just when preparing to shoot. The ensuing free kick proved of no consequence, but still the attack by the Blues was maintained. Taylor and Patterson made the next dangerous move, but all to no purpose as the defence was too keen. The Sheffielders then got going on the right wing Morren and Priest having a couple of abortive shies a goal kick being the ultimate outcome of the pressure. About this time the Blues were very much in evidence and a likely shot from Hedley was well saved by Muir. The Everton defence was very keen, but the visitors kept boring their way, although twice repulsed by Balmer, whose feet and head appeared very much in the way of the Sheffielders. Suddenly the ball was sent to Bell, who made a dash and then effected a splendid centre, from which Taylor tamely headed outside. At the other end Brawn shot outside and then forced a corner from Balmer, and from the corner kick Morren headed over. Paterson by tricky work caused Everton to carry on the aggressive work, and a judicious move by the inside man to Taylor gave the latter an opportunity of trying his shooting abilities but he just missed. However, a moment later the desirable object came. Taylor dashed along at top speed and passed across to centre, and Abbott up and planted the ball into the net, giving Foulkes no chance whatever. This was a really brilliant point and deserved the huge cheers with which it was greeted. The game after this was evenly contested, but Everton asserted themselves again near the interval, a free kick, however, coming to nought by a few inches. Booth was very conspicuous hereabouts, and his grand work was responsible for the attack by Everton being sustained. After Young had restarted the ball was run outside at each end, and then bell came down like a flash, without, however, increasing the score. A moment later Everton gained a corner, but this proved of no avail. The Blades now worked their way down, and Field put in a very nippy shot, which struck Watson in its progress and spoiled what looked like a score. At the other end Bell responded with a shot which Foulkes repelled, and on the bulky goalkeeper being further pressed he rushed out and cleared from first one and then another of his opponents. Bell, was going along at top speed when he was fouled by Johnson, and for a moment play with suspended. Fortunately, however, the home outside left was not seriously hurt, and quickly resumed amid cheers. A few seconds later much amusement was caused by Settle dashing up to charge the giant custodian as he was repelling a shot, the big man carefully embracing the little fellow to prevent his being hurt. Everton were at this stage monopolising the bulk of the attack though the defence was all that could be desired, Foulkes being a perfect tower of strength in goal. Thickett was hard pressed, but relieved the tension by conceding an abortive corner. Kelly centred, and Taylor dashed up and put the ball into the net, but he was rightly judged offside. In answer to a hot attack Foulkes gave a corner which was prettily put in, and afterwards fisted away by the goalkeeper. A sudden breakaway was made by the Sheffielders, and after the right wing had been busy Priest received a pass, and scored for the visitors. Final result; Everton 2 goals, Sheffield United 1 goal.
MANCHESTER CITY RES v EVERTON COMBINATION
Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday October 5 1901
LANCASHIRE COMBINATION
Played at Hyde-road, Manchester. This match was set down for Bob Moffatt’s benefit, the City half back. Despite the bad weather there was a good attendance and the home side made tracks for the visitors’ goal, but offside play spoiled it. From the kick off the home team went straight for the visitors’ goal, and Bevan scored a splendid goal. Half-time -City Reserve 1 goal, Everton Reserve nil.
Final Everton Reserves 3 goals, City Reserves 1
PETER PATTERSON
Athletic News - Monday 07 October 1901
Last season, when Sheffield United visited Goodison Park, they lost 3—l, but on Saturday Evertonians could only triumph by 2—l, after one of the most interesting matches seen this season. Everton introduced to League football an inside right in P. Paterson, who comes from Larkhall—a little place which has produced the Raisebeck, Neil Gibson, and other footballers of note. When Ayrshire played Lanarkshire at the Glasgow Exhibition Mr. Richard Molyneux, the ex-secretary of Everton, went North to see that match with the idea of securing an outside left In this quest he was not successful, but he saw Paterson, and Everton eventually secured this young man from the Royal Albert, for whom he had played four seasons. Born in 1878, he stands 5ft. 7in., weighs 10st and 4lb, and may make a player. But the scintillating, coruscating star in the ranks of Everton on Saturday was that sturdy bantam— Settle.
EVERTON STILL FORGING AHEAD
Athletic News - Monday 07 October 1901
By Nondescript
I never come across a fully-manned Sheffield United team nowadays. True, it is difficult sometimes to differentiate between the genuine article and the understudy, such capable recruits do the Bramall-lane folks pick up in their neighbourhood. Marking that Brawn, their right-winger, is more consistent than the man whose place he took and that the eleven which visited Goodison Circus on Saturday suffered little in that respect, they were still short of such serviceable forwards as Beers and Lipsham, and that their absence was felt need not be doubted, for neither of their substitutes played up to the concert pitch of First division football. The result was that they did not start any too well, and by the time they took up the tale of solid attack on their own account Everton had got a lead which the latter managed, not without giving their friends some qualms, to retain to the finish. The winner, too, were a rearranged side and at times it was evident that they were “carrying a passenger” also. A new-comer on the forward line was Paterson, who was booked after passing muster in one of the Glasgow Exhibition games. All that I should care to say about his first appearance is that he will probably do much better next time. Nor was there a great deal of merit discoverable in Young, who took the centre position, after the opening moves. He burst off in fireworks fashion, but was conspicuously wanting on some future occasions, and four men Settle, Bell, Abbott, and Taylor, did the bulk of the effective work in the van. And such time as they were fresh they gave us some of the prettiest touches imaginable, the first-named pair executing some draught-board designs in progressive football, which were all too bewildering for another couple of ex-internationals, Johnson and Thickett, who were immediately opposed to them. Could the smartness which Settle and Bell, supervised by Abbott, imparted to their field tactics have been polished up to a fitting degree of brightness at the far end, Foulke might have had a heavy bill presented him in the first half hour. However, Everton won, and that in a local sense, was the most satisfactory part of the business. As a purely disinterested spectator I thank these three for giving me the first glimpse of tasty football I have seen this season.
HOW THE GAME RAN
There had only been about three minutes’ play, and it was just following a really excellent attempt by the Everton centre that some skirmishing on the right wing led to Taylor getting hold and putting across a low skimming centre, which Settle diverted from its course to the required spot. Foulke kicked out, but it was as plain as a pike-staff that the ball was over the line when he did so, and the referee had no hesitation in pointing to the centre. It should, in fairness to the Sheffielders, be said that they were to face a bright sun in the first half, and frequently enough the defenders lost their bearings and at times were made puppets of by the opposition whose placing of the ball one to another resembled mechanic operation. Taylor had a fair chance of recording another goal, but made Foulke his target, with the result than an “outer” only was registered. However, the half-hour had just been turned when one of several business-like attempts on the part of the United which had failed for want of ballast near goal was succeeded by Taylor getting hold again and dropping in a lofty shot from near the corner flag. It looked as though the ball was going out, and that for a moment may have been Foukle’s impression, but he got a fist at it, only to see Wolstenholme return, and although Settle once made as if to shoot he non-plussed the big man by allowing Abbott, who was immediately behind, to have the chance, and Abbott was a hard drive turned it to full account. It looked as though Everton should have scored again, so sprightly were their wing attacks while towards the interval the United had got going, and did a little fairly good work on their own account. But while lusty, it was not incisive, being marked mostly by ill-defined efforts to score, though the United did manage to score a goal before the end of the day, and it came about in this fashion. All through the game Bell had been in great form, no matter by what manner of means the enemy tried to stop him, and it was following one of his many raids that the ball was beaten back and fell on the Sheffield left. Walton miskicked, Balmer failed in an attempt to repair the fault, with the result that Hedley and Priest had almost a clear course. But Bourne coming along increased the odds against Muir, and turning the ball over to Priest close in, the last-named player headed through without any trouble. However, although not always sure of the lead Everton managed to keep it to the end, and won 2-1.
REMARKS
The Everton front got through their work in the first half with such facility that it did appear as though it would be no trouble to keep it up to the end, considering they were not inconvenienced by the sun to the same extent as the other side. Yet their movements were not quite so sparkling as the afternoon wore on, and for reasons already advanced they might have done themselves more good, for they were always being well supported by what was the stronger intermediate line of the two. However, they executed some very pretty touches, serving to demonstrate that notwithstanding stress of competition class football still exists. It was a pleasure to see that such an old practitioner as Bell is still a moving force. He could hold Needham for a short sprint, simply swept round Thickett and generally placed the ball where it was wanted. Settle too was in one of his happiest humours and if some exception might be taken to the way in which he hugged the ball at times, he was undoubtedly clever in converting difficult situations into openings for his side, Taylor is as lion-hearted as ever, but the three were indebted to their half-backs for a never failing supply until late on in the game. Abbott, perhaps caught the gallery eye more some of his hook kicks being gems in their way, but the other pair were distinctly good, and Wolstenholme was able to prove that the eleven is not complete without him. Barring an occasional slip,. One of which was costly, while another might easily have given the game away, the defence was good, although it had not so many calls made upon it. The Sheffielders were weaker than is their wont at half, while it was a very dismembered front rank which Brawn so often led and to such little account. The slippery ground mayhap affected Field, some of whose passes were very unfortunate, while Bourne was little heard from. Curiously enough, although a much less brilliant team, the Sheffielders gave the locals one or two anxious times, and if their shooting had been fit to match with their earnestness, there is no telling how the game might have gone. With the other forwards more accurate, Foukle had the busiest time in goal. Always a public entertainer, the giant introduced a little more variety business into the usual programme of tremendous kicks and massive punches and on two occasions the crowd were treated to the spectacle of a ponderous movements at top speed over the carpet yards out of this post. Once Settle placed himself in the way, and probably imagining that this was his most vulnerable part the Evertonian attempted to charge him somewhere in the region of the neck, while another of his mates actually tried for a fall and brought the big man to earth. A little later Taylor and Settle were endeavouring to paint a living picture of the stag at bay, one in his shoulders and another hanging on somewhere else. The worriers, however, might just as well have been tackling a stone wall. It only remains to say that there were some 15,000 people present, and that the sides were as under;- Everton; Muir; Balmer and Watson; Wolstenholme, Booth (captain), and Abbott; Taylor, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Bell. Sheffield United;- Foulke; Thickle, and Boyle; Johnson, Morren, and Needham; Brawn, Field, Hedley, Priest, and Bourne. Referee; J. Adams (Birmingham).
EVERTON v. SHEFFIELD UNITED.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Monday 07 October 1901
Played at Goodison Park, before about 15.000 spectators. Everton scored in five minutes from the start. Settle succeeding, though Foulke appealed that the ball was not over the line before he kicked out. Having far the best the play, Everton again scored, Abbott beating Foulkes with magnificent shot. Tho home team continued to have the best of the game, and at the interval were leading by two goals to none. The visiting team appeared to be quite unable to make any headway, and the game was in favour Everton. Priest headed a goal shortly before the finish. Result :—Everton 2 goals, Sheffield United 1.
EVERTON 2 SHEFFIELD UNITED 1
Ooctober 7 1901. The Liverpool Courier
The runners up for the English Cup were the visitors at Goodison park on Saturday. On the Sheffield side Bennett, Beers, and Lipsham were missing from the front line, but both Morren and Needham were pronounced fit to play. At 3-30 the teams faced as follows: - Everton: - Muir, goal, Balmer and Watson, backs, Wolstenholmes, Booth (captain), and Abbott halfbacks Taylor, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards. Sheffield United: - Foulkes, goal, Thickett, and Boyle, backs, Johnson, Morren, and Needham, halfbacks, Brawn, Field, Hedley, Priest, and Bourne, forwards. Referee Mr.J.Adams. Booth won the toss, and this gave his side the advantage in the matter of the wind, while for the time being the sun was shining in the backs of the visitors. Hedley started before something like 15,000 spectators, and the first aggressive movement came from Everton. Young forced his way through, but was checked before, he could get in a shot at goal. Still keeping up the pressure. Taylor put the ball nicely across, and Settle tipped it in. Foulkes kicked out, but was obviously over the line, and the referee awarded a goal. This success came after the first three minutes play. It vigorated the Evertonians, who exhibited plenty of dash, another long shot from Settle giving Foulkes some trouble. The visiting right wing were prominent, Brown getting in a nice centre, which Balmer easily accounted for. Then followed another smart attack by the Evertonians in which the halves played a conspicuous part. The ball finally was sent to Taylor, who was left with a clear course. He however, shot straight at the burly Foulkes who easily succeeded in averting the downfall of his goal. The rain had not effected the going to any appreciable extent. The run of the game was decidedly in the home team's favour. They were smart on the ball, though Young was rather slow Settle put in some very pretty touches, and once Bell looked to have a good chance, but his centre from a difficult position went just behind. The Blades gradually forced their opponent's back, and Muir was called to kick away from Brawn. The danger was only momentary, and Everton were again operating in the visitors territory. Foulkes was not troubled, and in a twinkling, United retaliated with a dangerous attack. Twice the ball was banged in, and Muir saved under the bar. Morren ending the move by shooting over. A splendid shot by Young was the next item of interest noticed, the gigantic Foulkes stopping the ball as it was sailing into the net. The pace was maintained a high pressure, Settle and Bell were in great form, and gave the United defenders plenty of work. A corner was not improved upon. Momentarily the game slowed down a little, and then the Evertonians provided an interesting, and gratifying titbit. Taylor got in a high shot almost from the line. Foulkes met the leather with his fist, but in a twinkling Abbott was upon the ball, which he dispatched into the corner of the net, quite out of Foulkes reach. It was a fine effort, and deserved the applause with which it was received. Settle unluckily tipped the ball a little too far when he looked like lowering United's colours again, and the run of the game remained in Everton favour. Half-time Everton 2 goals, Sheffield United nil. There was a dashing onslaught by the right wing immediately the game was resumed, but the ball went over the line. After a fruitless run down by the visitors, Bell careered down the field in rare style, and finished with a shot which had not quite the requisite sting to cause Foulkes much trouble. A moment later the outside man forced a corner, which was followed by another from which, Abbott sent high over the bar, Brawn helped to change the venue, and Hedley tried his luck. The ball was charged down, and in a twinkling, Bell was again dashing in, Foulkes direction. Cleverly he managed to thread his way clear, and Foulkes only partly clearing the unusual spectacle was witnessed of Foulkes rushing out to twenty yards distance in his attempt to get the ball away, Settle had the temerity to fling himself at Foulkes and the referee awarded a free kick against the Evertonians. Once again bell distinguished himself, and this time he was badly brought down by Johnson amid cries of “Turn him off “ Fortunately Bell was soon, able to resume and from the free kick, both Young and Settle went for Foulkes, it being extremely funny to see Young apparently trying to get hold of Foulkes round the chest. Everton were now going great guns, and hard pressed the Blades defence. Wolstenholmes experiencing hard luck with a splendid effort. The United rarely made their way over the half-line, and when they did they were not very dangerous, the home halves being exceedingly difficult to pass. Brawn was distinctly the best of the visiting forwards, and he was well looked after by Abbott. Thickett conceded a corner, when hard pressed, but this proved abortive. Priest scored for United fifteen minutes from the finish, and the game was exciting to the end. Final Result Everton 2 goals, Sheffield United 1.
MANCHESTER CITY RESERVES 1 EVERTON RESERVES 3
October 7 1901. The Liverpool Courier
Lancashire Combination (Game 6)
At Hyde road in drenching weather, before 2,000 spectators. The match was played for the benefit of Bob Moffatt, who had played for the City since 1895. Play at the start was very even, and there was one very narrow escape of scoring by the home team, Sharp in order to avert danger, Kicking back to Kitchen. After twenty-five minutes the City took the lead, Bovan receiving a nice pass from Scotman, who had tricked the halfbacks and racing past Eccles was able to score a splendid goal. Later Kitchen fisted out from Watson. Everton on the resumption tried hard to equalised, but their efforts were all to no purpose, as O'Brien just missed putting through by inches, whilst Proudfoot and Daly, by judicious combination, gave their side considerable advantage, also to no avail. Ross received a nasty twist in his right leg but was able to resume after a few minutes rest. Owing to some misunderstanding, Barrett was beaten by Proudfoot after ten minutes play. Daly give Everton the lead and Everton eventually winning by 3 goals to 1. Everton: - Kitchen, goal, Sharp, and Eccles, backs, Boyle (captain), Clark, and Blythe, halfbacks, Daly, Proundfoot, Sykes, Bone, and O;Brien, forwards.
EVERTON REVIEW
October 7 1901. The Liverpool Mercury
Everton added two more points to their account at the expense of Sheffield United, and this was about the most satisfactory part of the proceedings for the game could not be any stretch of imagination be designated as one in which the high standard of play prevailed. Hard fought it undoubtedly was, but the quality of the football was not sufficient to arouse much enthusiasm and particularly was this the case as the part of the “Blades” who failed to sustain reputation to provide a keenly exciting combat. The ground appeared to be rather treacherous in places, and at times the players experienced some difficulty in retaining their foothold, so that this may have exercised a detrimental influence on the movements of the combatants. Everton commenced in brisk fashion, and during the greater part of the opening half held a decided advantage. In three minutes they were a goal ahead, for Settle deftly glinted a centre from Taylor, and though Foulkes promptly kicked the ball away, there was little doubt that it had been over the line. Had the home forwards utilised the many chances that came their way in the first half hour they should have placed the issue absolutely safe before the interval was reached, but they showed a marked preference for shooting straight at Foulkes which, naturally enough, produced nothing, and golden opportunities were lost simply through a lack of judgement. Similar occurrences were witnessed repeatedly during the progress of the game, and it seems remarkable that experienced forwards should so continually aim just where the custodian has the easiest chance of stopping the ball. Just before the interval Abbott banged in a shot from a centre by Wolstenholmes which gave the bulky “Blades” no chance whatever, and this was by far the finest attempts witnessed during the afternoon. The play deteriorated considerably in the second half, especially after Bell, who had been rendering excellent services, was badly fouled by Johnson, and the check took all the football out of the left winger afterwards. The result was that from this point the Everton van carried two passagers instead of one as previously. Some faulty work between Balmer and Watson let in the Sheffield right, and this the only dangerous part of the visitors team gained an opening whereby Preist was enabled to head the single point obtained by his side. In the opening stages the Everton forwards put in some capital work, and were all over the opposition defence. The experiment of trying Taylor on the outside right was successful even though he obtained but little assistance from his partner. Paterson. The latter, who was making his debut in First Division warfare was very weak, even for a first appearance. There was a lack of dash about his movements, which played into the hands of the Sheffield halves, and upset the notions conceived by the man on either side of him. Lack of confidence may have accounted for this and with more experience better results may ensue. Young occupied the centre forwards position, and here again lack of a more extended acquaintance with First Division warfare was the cause of many failings. But here were shown evidences of ability which seen to require a little time for successful development, and it is no light matter to be burdened with the keystone of attack in strange company. At times he passed judiciously to the wings, whilst he delivered several creditable shots at Foulkes, but his most glaring weakness was when, after some tricky footwork and gaining a favourable opening, the entire advantage thus secured was completely nullified by a wild pass anywhere. Apart from these inexcusable blunders, there appears to be some of the right materials for a centre in Young, which extended experience, may foster. Taylor gave a capital display and as already stated, the left wing executed several smart movements, until Johnson knocked the outside winger out of time. Everton held a decided advantage at halfback and the finest halfbacks on the field was Abbott, who appears to be in his very best from this season. He had the strongest part of the Sheffield attack to face, but was rarely beaten, and in his attentions to the front rank could not have been excelled. There was just the extra bit of determination in his work which enable him to so completely master the opposition, and his goal was the finest individual efforts seen in the match. Booth was also in an aggressive mood, and more nearly approached old-time form than has been the case before this season, whilst Wolstenholmes was equal to every emergence. The full backs were not at their best and made some unaccountable blunders at times, one of which proved fatal, but Muir kept a good goal. Judged from their display against Everton, little surprise need be shown at the humble position occupied by the one time League champions, and English Cup winners in the League table. Their forwards were poor, and the best of the bunch was Brawn, the outside right, who was the leader in almost every attack on the Everton goal. It was only at rare intervals that glimpse of their former excellent were witnessed, and with the decline in power of the veterans of the side, it will be necessary for the United to better themselves if they mean to retain their status. They have experienced wretched luck in the matter of injuries to their players, and to this must be attributed their moderate exhibition. This was more painfully apparent in the halfbacks division, and what was once the solid foundation of the United team was on Saturday in a tottering and dilapidated condition. The full backs were only moderate, but Foulkes was in every sense of the word a tower of strength to his side. It was surely the magnetic influence of the gigantic proportions which so completely enthrallied the Everton forwards that they could only level the ball tilt at him. As an exhibition of stylish football, the game was a failure, and the sombre hue of prevailing moderation was relieved only at intervals by scintillating flashes from quarters already stated. Teams may have become more level in points of respective ability of late, but it would be decidedly benefial to the game generally if a higher standard was aimed at.
EVERTON v SHEFFIELD UNITED
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 07 October 1901
Sheffield United were the visitors at Goodison Park on Saturday, where they appeared to oppose Everton. The weather was very fitful, rain falling at one moment, whilst the next the sun shone forth with great brilliance. However, the attendance was not materially affected, and quite 15,000 spectators were present at the start. United were well represented, whilst Everton made one alteration from last week. Paterson, late Royal Albert, appearing as inside right, Taylor going outside. The Everton skipper won the toss, Hedley kicking off towards the Park goal the opening moves being very slow. When the teams felt their feet, so to speak, the play opened out, and became at once brisk and exciting. The Evertonians put on pressure, and from a move on the left wing, Settle put in a shot, which was promptly blocked by Thickett. The visitors were scarcely allowed to get over the half-way line before the homesters took up the running again, and in continuation Young put forth his best efforts, but had his shot footed away by Boyle. Better luck, however, came to the homesters a moment later, the ball coming from the right from Taylor, and, after passing Young, was captured by Settle and placed safely in the United net in less than a couple minutes after the start. This success naturally spurred on the “Blues,” who made straight away for Foulke from the centre kick, a lovely attempt coming from Taylor, which just went wide. The home contingent were gradually beaten back, and at length the running was taken up by Priest and Bourne, the first-named of whom at last put in a sweet shot to Muir, who fisted away with both hands. Very soon the Everton left changed the scene of play, and, after Bell had a great hand in the business, Young had a pop at goal, but without effect, Foulke saving very well indeed. A moment later Bell again made strong play, with the result that Young forced a corner, which was splendidly headed away by Boyle, who later on displayed excellent tactics in front of goal by shaking off a combined attack on the part of the Everton front rank. The game was fast and exciting, with Everton slightly superior in their methods of attack. Young gave the left wing another chance, Settle and Bell careering away at top speed, but the latter was fouled just when preparing to shoot. The ensuing free kick proved of no consequence, but still the attack by the Blues was maintained. Paterson by tricky work caused Everton to carry on the aggressive work, and a judicious move by the inside man to Taylor gave the latter an opportunity of trying his shooting abilities, but he just missed. However, a moment later the desirable object came. Taylor dashed along at top speed and passed across to centre, and Abbott rushed up and planted the ball into the net, giving Foulkes no chance whatever. This was a really brilliant point, and deserved the huge cheers with which it was greeted. The game after this was evenly contested, but Everton asserted themselves again near the interval, a free kick, however, coming to nought by a few inches. Booth was very conspicuous hereabouts, and his grand work was responsible for the attack by Everton being sustained. At the interval Everton led by 2 goals to nil. After Young had restarted the ball was run outside at each end, and then Bell came down like a flash, without, however, increasing the score. A moment later Everton gained a corner, but this proved of no avail. The Blades now worked their way down, and Field put in a very nippy shot, which struck Watson in its progress and spoiled what looked like a score. At the other end Bell responded with a shot which Foulke repelled, and on the bulky goalkeeper being further pressed he rushed out and cleared from first one and then another of his opponents. Bell was going along at top speed when he was fouled by Johnson, and for a moment play was suspended. Fortunately, however, the home outside left was not seriously hurt, and quickly resumed amid cheers. A few seconds later much amusement was caused by Settle dashing up to charge the giant custodian as he was repelling a shot, the big man carefully embracing the little fellow to prevent his being hurt. Everton were at this stage monopolising the bulk of the attack, though the defence was all that could desired. Foulke being a perfect tower of strength in goal. Thickett was hard pressed, but relieved the tension by conceding an abortive corner. Kelly centred, and Taylor dashed up and put the ball into the net, but he was rightly judged offside. In answer to a hot attack Foulke gave a corner, which was prettily put in, and afterwards fisted away by the goalkeeper. A sudden breakaway was made by the Sheffielders, and after the right wing had been busy Priest received a pass, and scored for the visitors.
Final result; Everton 2 goals, Sheffield United 1 goal.
Everton; Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs; Taylor, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
Sheffield United;- Foulke, goal; Thickett, and Boyle, backs; Johnston, Morren, and Needham, half-backs; Brown, Field, Hedley, Priest, and Bourne, forwards.
NOTES ON SATURDAY’S FOOTBALL
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 07 October 1901
The Goodison Park contingent were a trifle less fortunate in the scoring department on Saturday afternoon against Sheffield United than they were in the same engagement last season, on which occasion they finished up with a goal more. This, however, was due to the splendid defence the visitors showed. The Everton forwards displayed good judgement and fine combination in their mode of attack, and they frequently got to negotiable distance with Foulke and his backs, only, however, to find a “united” and strong repelling force. On Saturday’s form it is a wonder to find the Sheffielders occupying no better a position than third from the bottom of the table. They have played two matches more than Blackburn Rovers, and are only one point better off. The Everton men will pay a visit to the Forest ground at Nottingham next Saturday, when we may expect they will fare differently to what they did last October, when the home side beat them by 2 goals to 1. Everton are a much better team now than the club had to represent it on that occasion, whilst the Forest is shaping nothing like so well as twelve months ago, when up to the end of December they were only four times beaten; now they have already lost three times. Taking into account these facts, we do not anticipate Everton’s first fall will come from the Forest.
SHEFFIELD UNITED v EVERTON
Sheffield Daily Telegraph - Monday 7 October 1901
UBITED AGAIN BEATEN
By our own Reporter
The Bramall Lane team visited Goodison Park on Saturday last to meet the present leaders of the First Division, but the game was spoiled by a succession of showers just before the start, which had the effect of making the ground greasy and the foothold uncertain. The attendance, which, at this match, is as a rule very large, was also prejudiced, and not more than 14,000 people were present, including a fair number of excursionists from Sheffield. During the game the weather was fine, but the going had been quite spoiled by the rain which had previously fallen, and for the most part the football was of a distinctly uncertain sort, especially on the part of the visitors. The Sheffielders were handicapped by the absence of no fewer than three of their forward line in Bennett, Beers, and Lipsham, and it was thus obvious that combination must be at a discount. The vacancies were filled by Brawn, Field, and Bourne, whilst Needham again took his place as left half-back. Everton also had absentees, Sharp and Toman both being away, but the places were well filled, and some particularly fine combination was seen in the first half, though towards the end of the game the visitors more than held their own. Indeed, with better shooting they must have nearly gained the honours after being behind for a very long period in the game. Details;
United kick-odd, but Everton had the better of the opening exchanges, and at the end of three minutes Settle took a low cross from Taylor, and just got the ball over the line as Foulkes kicked out the referee pointing to the centre instantly, despite appeals. Settle directly afterwards almost beat Foulkes with another splendid shot, but he saved well, and Brawn ran down pluckily. Excellent passing by Everton came to nothing, Needham playing pretty football against Taylor, who was in great form. He had a futile pot-shot at Foulkes close in, and United again swept down. A corner conceded by Field followed a clever book shot by Settle, but it was cleared right in front of goal. At last United came straight away, the ball being well passed from man to man, until Muir was just able to save from priest close in, and a foul for hands drove the Sheffielders back. The Everton passing was very pretty, and they kept their own with ease. Brawn had hard luck with a rasping shot, following a smart run, then Everton gained another corner, Boyle being unfairly capsized, yet the referee refusing to listen to demands for a free kick. A bad pass by Field chopped another advance by the Sheffielders, but they returned again, Needham being badly twisted as he went through. Then came another clever advance by the home left, in which Bell was tripped, and Foulkes had big work to do in goal. Twice subsequently Bell was offside, but he was very dangerous when under weigh, and fairly trickled Thickett later, though his final effort was poor. Another of United’s less showy advances followed, Priest winding up a good frontal movement by hooking the ball just over the bar when clean in front. Borne also failed with a fast rising shot when on full run to take a long pass from Morren in midfield. Still United were busy, and Hedley, working half-way through in spirited fashion, gave Muir a long low shot, which he only cleared with full difficulty. Thus for a time Everton were kept defending, though their opponents could not score. Good work between Bran, Field, and Morren ended fruitlessly. Again Brawn came through quite too good for Watson, but no one was up last for his centre, though a corner resulted from which Morren kicked over from an awkward position. At last Everton got away again, and after Foulkes had beaten away a fine centre from Taylor, Abbott scored again with a magnificent surprise shot after 36 minutes’ play. After this Everton played harder than ever, though the United defence held out well and the game was full of life and interest, though Sheffield’s advance were not comparable with those of the home side for cleverness. Fouls against United kept the game in their quarters, but Foulkes was not troubled, whereas Muir had to save from Priest, and United pressed until the interval, when the score was-
Everton 2 goals; Sheffield United, 0 goal.
In the second half United went hard ahead and some capital work was seen in the first few minutes on the left wing, while Bell brought out Foulkes with a fine low shot from the wing when he had well beaten Thickett. The wind had very largely dropped, and there was a chance of really good football. The pace at the start of the second half was very fast, Bell forcing a corner from Boyle by capital work. This was followed by a second, given by Field, but Thickett headed well away, for Booth’s return shot to pass high over Foulkes’ bar. Good work on the Sheffield right followed, and was opened up by Johnson, but it led to nothing; whilst a fast low drive by Hedley cannoned back off Watson. From this Bell got clean away, crossing finely into the centre, but Foulkes rushed out and saved, with Settle hirling himself fruitlessly against the custodian, and rebounding, to his own detriment. In another advance Bell and Johnson collided heavily, the former being hurt and the game being delayed for a moment. Everton were given a free kick, Foulkes being again charged by doughty little Settle, and again triumphing over his heroic opponent. Once more Bell swept down, well fed by Settle, but Boyle cleared his centre finely, and Foulkes saved very well from Booth, a later corner being of no avail. Taylor put through after a clinking bit of work, but was offside, United’s bad marksmanship was here very pronounced, and the game was scarcely so interesting as in the first half, Hedley was pulled up for offside when well and legitimately placed, but Priest scored at the end of 35 minutes, after both backs had miskicked. United were dangerous again, but could not pull level. Result; Everton 2 goals, Sheffield United 1 goal.
Sheffield United;- Foulkes, goal; Thickett and Boyle, backs; Johnson, Morren, and Needham, half-backs; Brawn, Field, Hedley, Priest, and Bourne, forwards.
Everton;- Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs; Taylor, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards. Referee. Mr. J. Adams.
EVERTON v SHEFFIELD UNITED
Sheffield Independent - Monday 07 October 1901
Heavy rain fell in Liverpool on Saturday morning, and a terrific downpour just before three o’clock rendered the turf at Goodison Park very treacherous. The weather, however, cleared up, and the game was played under fairly pleasant conditions, before some 20,000 people. Everton were still without Toman and Sharp, whilst Bennett of course, was unable to play for United, who had Lipsham and Beers off also, Bourne and Field taking the places of the two last-named. United kicked off, facing a strong sun. the home team opened well, and from a fine bit of work by Taylor, Settle got a good opening, and shot hard and low, Foulke kicked away, but Mr. Adams at once pointed to the centre, Everton thus scoring in the first few minutes. Almost from the centre-kick Everton again got down, and Foulkes stopped a low shot on the line. A good pass by Hedley set Brawn going, but his fine centre was well cleared by Watson. After two more futile attempts on the United goal, Hedley and Brawn took the ball to the other end, but Brawn’s pass went too far, and Muir easily cleared as Priest dashed up whilst a minute later Brawn had hard luck with a good shot after a smart run, Muir knocking the ball out from under the bar. Borne returned it, but the defence prevailed. At the other end Taylor put in a lovely shot which Foulkes stopped, whilst from a corner danger was easily cleared. A fine long shot by Morren was disposed of by Muir, and then Johnson was penalised for bringing Bell down. A long run and centre by Brawn greatly endangered the Everton goal, but Priest in his hurry lifted the ball over the bar. The United were now having rather more of the play, but from a forward pass by Johnson, Bourne shot wide. Smart work by Priest and Hedley ended in the last-named putting in a fine shot, which Muir stopped on the line and just hot away as the United forwards dashed up. Brawn and Priest next each shot wide, and then Brawn put in a rattling centre, which caused Balmer to give a corner kick, but from this Morren shot wide. Some rather scrambling play in midfield followed, and then Foulke punted out a long, awkward, dropping shot from Taylor. The next minute, however, a centre came from the left wing and Abbott scored Everton’s second goal with a fine fast shot. Free kicks were rather numerous, and from one against Needham the United goal was endangered, but Bell was just too slow to take a fast pass. More pressure by Everton saw the ball sent right across the United goalmouth, whilst at the other end good work by the United left wing was spoiled by weakness in front of goal. The Sheffielders made another desperate attempt to reduce their opponents’ lead, but Bourne sent wide, and play was in the United half when halt-time arrived with Everton leading by two goals to none. On resuming Everton were the first to threaten danger, and Bell got in a low shot, but Foulke had no difficulty in clearing. Needham next conceded a corner, this being followed by a second, but Abbott shot over the crossbar. Another run by Bell threatened danger, but the left-winger’s shot was well saved by Foulkes, who, however, had some difficulty in clearing. From a free kick against Johnson Foulke saved, what time Settle and Young held the United custodian round the waist. The free kick only temporarily relieved the pressure, and Foulke had to handle from another low shot, whilst a corner to the home team was placed outside. Yet another corner fell to Everton but this was got away, and then Taylor was clearly offside as he put the ball past Foulke. A rather better attempt by the United forwards saw a fine shot by Hedley cannon back off Booth when going straight for the mark, and in the next instant a pot shot by Hedley was luckily diverted just past the post by coming in contact with Balmer’s head, the ensuing corner not being improved upon. The forward work of the Sheffielders had, however, on the whole been disappointing, but it gradually improved, and once Brawn looked like going through, but shot wide, whilst directly afterwards Field forced a corner kick, but this was easily cleared. Directly afterwards Hedley was wrongly pulled up for offside when well placed. A long struggle then took place in the United half, but twice Foulke cleared, and then Priest and Hedley dashed away, and Hedley going on the wing centred to Priest who headed through. This was ten minutes before the finish and play after this was very fast, but both sides were too eager. Just before the close the United had a couple of fine chances, but Brawn once hesitated too long, and then shot wide. The Sheffielders were now trying desperately hard to get on level terms, and the Everton defenders were kept hard at work. Bell, who had been injured, was of little use to his side, and the Everton men had slowed down considerably, Balmer, Watson, Abbott, and Booth, however, defended well, and resisted all further attempts by the United, the game ending;- Everton 2 goals, Sheffield United 1 goal.
Sheffield United;- Foulkes, goal; Thickett and Boyle, backs; Johnson, Morren, and Needham, half-backs; Brawn, Field, Hedley, Priest, and Bourne, forwards.
Everton;- Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs; Taylor, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards. Referee. Mr. J. Adams.
EVERTON v SHEFFIELD UNITED
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 07 October 1901
These teams met at Goodison Park before 15,000 spectators. The visitors commenced operations, but the Everton right wing promptly transferred play to the Sheffield goal, where Taylor, after tricking Boyle, centred, and Settle scored. Foulke was again called upon by Settle, but cleared, effectively, and the visitors’ right wing retaliated with a clever dribble, Balmer disposing of the centre from Brawn. Everton pressed at this juncture, and a couple of futile corners were gained after which Hedley led his line along in effective style, and the United made several desperate efforts to equalise, but they shot very wildly. Play was taken to the opposite goal, and from a free kick for a foul against Johnson, Young missed the net by inches, whilst a few minutes later a cross from Bell was just cleared in time by Foulkes. From a sudden rush by the United right, Priest sent over when almost in goal, and Taylor racing along shot strongly, but Foulke fisted away. Wolstenholme pounced on the return, and, passing to Abbott, the latter scored with a superb drive. In the second half, Everton opened strongly, Bell and Settle doing excellent work, but the former was badly fouled by Johnson and was of little use afterwards. Play was more evenly contested, and after many attempts Brawn beat the backs, and centred to priest, who headed past Muir. The closing stages were devoid of interest and the final result was Everton 2 Sheffield United 1.
SAD ACCIDENT TO A FOOTBALL ENTHUSIAST
Football Chat and Athletic World- Tuesday, October 8 1901
The excursion run to Birmingham from Liverpool on Saturday week, in connection with the Aston Villa-Everton match, was unfortunately marred with a serious accident visited upon one of the Everton trippers. It seems the rush at the railway station to enter the homeward-bound train was so great that one man was precipitated between two carriages and so great were his injuries that an arm has since been amputated. The poor fellow, has we believe, been a great football enthusiast for many years, and it is anticipated the Everton club will adopt some means to put one of their most genuine supporters in some little way of business, by allowing collecting boxes etc., to be sent around their enclosure, and thus gather help for this needy case.
EVERTON STILL ON TOP
Football Chat and Athletic World -Tuesday, October 8 1901
UNITED DIE HARD AT GOODISON
No club can claim more victories over Everton at Goodison Park than Sheffield United, who on Saturday were once more due at the grand Goodison enclosure, where, speaking from memory, they opened their First League campaign in sensational fashion, some eight years ago, with a win. Since that day, Needham, and Co, have more than once disturbed the feelings of Toffeedom in the self-same quarters. Last year, just when the Cutlers appeared likely to repeat the nauseous dose- leading late in the game by a goal -Jack Sharp got going in irresistible fashion, and Everton eventually sailed in by a two goals’ margin. For the latest trial of strength between the two clubs Sharp unfortunately was not available, and Roche, who shaped fairly well against the Villa, was passed over in favour of Paterson, a Scottish light-weight who rendered Royal Albert good service throughout the last four seasons. Both clubs had been parties to 1 to 1 drawn battles seven days before, but Everton’s performance was pronounced the better one, seeing that it was accomplished on Aston Villa’s ground, whereas United’s was at home with Stoke. The Cutlers, too, were not at full strength, being, like Everton, short of their recognised outside-right, Bennett (a man who has many times proved a thorn in the flesh to the Toffees), and Lipsham, who has yet to make his first appearance at Goodison Park. The ex-Captain, it appears, was injured in the Stoke match last week. Brown replaced Bennett, whilst Bourne appeared in Lipsham’s stead, as he did at Newcastle and Preston last year. At centre half Wilkinson gave way to Mirren again, so that United had their English Cup team defence on tap. A tremendous shower just before the start caused the surface to tread treacherously, but fortunately there was no downpour during actual play, albeit the players were bothered with a nasty cross wind. The start was sensational, Taylor crossing beautifully for Settle to score his fifth goal of the season within a couple of minutes there-of. Everton continued to have rather the best of matters, Taylor being a rare busy-body and the new Scotsmen, Young and Paterson, behaving well. To Abbott fell the Toffees’ second goal, and a magnificent shot it was, the ex-Heathen thus repeating his Villa performance of the preceding week. Nothing more was done to half-time. Crossing over, the Sheffielders visibly improved, but it was a badly- placed kick by Balmer on to Hedley’s a chest in mid-field enabled the latter to get right through, and then working over towards the right wing the South Bank man centred for Priest, like Settle to score his fifth goal of the season. The Everton defence has several anxious moments after this, but United in the end had to submit to a 2 to 1 defeat. The match, whilst hard fought, seldom “bristled” with the finer points of football. For one thing, United aren’t built that way, and again, a gusty wind made the ball play peculiar moves frequently. Turning to the players, Foulkes in Sheffield’s goal was as active and good-humoured as ever, surviving several onslaughts by Settle! Thickett played a rattling full-back game, but Needham did not outshine Johnson. Brown- a splendidly-built athlete – carried away their forward honours. On the winning side Taylor played a brilliant game at outside-right, fairly revelling in work of the proper sort. Bell and Settle also did well, and until the pace told the same thing may be written concerning the new men. Paterson and Young. The latter has a fine idea of the true centre forward game. Abbott played finely at half-back, and as last year, scored against the Cutlers. Booth is improving, and Wolstenholme should soon be himself again. At back Balmer was rather off colour, and hardly seemed to dash into the fray in his accustomed style.
EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 09 October 1901
It is rumoured that the committee of the Everton Football Club have decided-or, perhaps, it has been decided for them by Mr. Cuff’s decision anent the offer made to him- to obtain the services of a professional secretary- that is, a man who has had experience in managing football clubs of the charcater of Everton. So far, however, rumour is not able to point to a choice of any particular individual. Whoever is appointed, he will be required to give his whole services and attention to the club business and its management and the probability is the committee will advertise for such a person. This decision will be received with great satisfaction by a very large majority of the shareholders of the club and its supporters.
EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Nottingham Evening Post - Thursday 10 October 1901
It is rumoured that the committee of the Everton Football Club have decided to obtain the services of a professional secretary-that is, a man who has had experience in managing football clubs of the character of Everton. So far, however, rumour is not able to point to a choice of any particular individual.
EVERTON v NOTTS FOREST
Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 11 October 1901
Never in the history of the club were the prospects of the Everton club so promising as this season, they being in the proud and unique position of being the only unbeaten team in the League. To-morrow they journey to Nottingham to meet the celebrated Notts Forest team, and should annex two more points, thus retaining their premier position. For the convenience of the club’s supporters, Messrs. C. W. Bullock and Co., 22, Lime-street, have arranged with the Great Central railway to run a fast special to Nottingham and Leicester to-morrow, leaving Central Station at 9.15 a.m. Fare to Nottingham 4s 9d.
NOTTINGHAM FOREST v. EVERTON
Nottingham Evening Post - Saturday 12 October 1901
Possessing the comfortable knowledge that they have made most promising start for the season, came to Nottingham for to-day encounter at the Forest or the City Ground. The form shown hitherto the famous Mersey " Blues" rendered the match one of the highest interest, and recognised that the Reds had a very hard task at hand, even with the advantage which playing home conferred upon them. While fully admitting that Everton have performed better than Forest, the important fact must be remembered that the Reds have had four Hard matches away from home, while their visitors of to-day have only once journeyed out of Liverpool, upon the occasion their encounter with Aston Villa, when a draw resulted. Judged upon that exploit, the form of the " Toffeemen" would not impress one very highly, neither was goalless draw with Newcastle at Goodison Park especially convincing. The " Blues," however, led off with brilliant victories over Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers, and the drawn game at Anfield Road represented sterling work to the composition the Forest team, Linacre was not asked to play, owing to his recent bereavement. The display given by Stoke, however, left no cause for anxiety to this department, and for the rest, the directors saw no reason to unsettle the team which drew with the " Potters." Everton have had a good deal of bad luck since September, the crowning disaster being the accident to Toman, the ex-Bumloy and Southampton player breaking his leg. Proudfoot is understood not to have satisfied the Goodison Park people, and with Bell absent, two junior Scottish forwards in Young and Paterson were brought in. Jack Sharp made his first appearance after the injury which he sustained eariy on. Taylor crossing over. The weather was delightfully fine, but the gate was not large as, having regard the interest that attached to the match, had been anticipated. When the rival captains tossed there would about 10,000 spectators. Forest won the toss and defended the railway goal. From Morris's pass. Spouncer muddled the centre the first haif minute, and Murray headed past. Then Taylor got away but was off-side. From the free kick Robinson passed Fred Forman, from whom Muir had to save, picking up a low shot very neatly. Still the Reds attacked, and a capital centre from Fred, dropped the foot of Morris, who within two minutes the put a beautifully judged ball past Muir into the net. After this early disaster Everton went ahead rather strongly, but Frank Forman repelled from Settle, and Young was kept uut by Henderson, who was too good for Paterson when the visiting inside right was forcing his way through, but the Evertonians persisted with Young and Paterson working their way close up, Iremonger had to kick out when Sharp was dangerous. but the Lancashire cricketer came again, being given off-side just as he shot into Newbiggmg's hands. The Everton forwards threatened the home goal continuously for several minutes, and Settle and Taylor both missed openings, whilst Wolstenholme sent past. Receiving upon the touch line. Spouncer looked like getting clear, but was dangerously near the limit, and the linesman at last stopped him. Frank Forman and Iremonger were called upon to deal with successive advances by Settle and Sharp, but the " Blues" were now holding their own. Settle was given off-side, and then foul by Frank Forman. Young gave the visitors an advantage, of which, however, they failed to make use. With the home forwards approaching, Calvey tried a long shot, which was a yard wide, and a swift centre by was disposed of by Watson, who relieved in splendid fashion when Sharp was getting close, and Frank Forman was applauded for a plucky return after Woistenholme had got the best of Henderson. The Everton right wing were very lively, and Iremonger found them rare handful, several times being compelled to kick out. Weak kicking by Watson let in Calvey and Murray, and the Everton left back had to put the ball back to Muir. Frank at the other end had adopt simrlar expedient, when pressed Settle and Young, and when Calvey was favourably placed for a along the centre, he was just off-side, a tact which the referee was not slow notice. Both sides were playing admirable football, and each set of forwards were dangerous in turn. A promising attack by the "Blues" being terminated by off-side against Sharpe, Spouncer and Morris were continuely in extremely attractive bit of work which took them well down the direction of the Everton goal, and here Balmer tackled Morris determinedly, but Wolstenholme had to concede a corner. Calvey sent past, and Timmins attempted feed Morris, but it was intercepted, and crossed nicely Taylor, who was held to be off-side, Robinson enabled Fred Forman to break away, and the home outside right was conspicuous for a capital run, at the end of which he called upon Muir with a shot which the keeper came out to clear. Booth was prevented by Robinson from sending Settle off, and hard work on the Forest left wing ended Spouncer delivering wide. Balmer was penalised for jumping Calvey. but the "Reds" didn't utilise the free kick, and Henderson infringed setting a back. The game had lost a little interest since the earlier stages. Neither side being seen to such advantage previously. When the Everton forwards attacked again, Taylor came under the notice the referee for jumping at Iremonger, and the Forest left, back made an excellent clearance. Then Forest attacked again on the left, and a lovely centre by Spouncer was converted into a corner by Balmer. Spouncer placed the flag kick with good judgment, and Henderson headed the second goal of the day, end his first for Forest, after 35 minutes' play. The Blues" made vigorous attempt to reduce their opponents' lead immediately after, and the Forest defenders exciting two minutes, at the end of which Frank Forman gave a corner kick and the ball was safely got away. The home team looked like adding to their lead just afterwards, but Balmer stuck very closely Morris, and Calvey, to whom the ball rolled, was unable force an opening. Muir saved two magnificent long-range shots from Calvey, and at the other end Taylor placed into the net after the whistle had gone for off-side. Hal-ftime:— Nottingham Forest 2, Everton 0
When p!ay was re-commenced Imonger turned back Young and and Fred worked down in conjunction with Murray. Abbot forcing the ball over the touch-line the top corner, but the throw-in brought no advantage to Forest. They ought to have secured another goal, however, a moment later, as Balmer miskick in a manner which spelt danger to his side, but Morris put over. Murray planted a nice centre well into the mouth goal, but Calvey was at fault, and another chance was missed. Settle and Taylor had changed places, but so far the Everton International forward had received attention. At last he received from ' Booth, and shot, after a smart individual dash. Iremonger giving a corner. The flag kick was well placed, but after Frank Forman had once relieved Abbott put in a lofty shot, which carried the ball over the stand, amid great laughter. Robinson nulled up Taylor, but Settle got through, and came out the outside man, from whom he threw away. The Everton centre-forward sent past, and just now the "Blues" were causing anxiety to the home defenders. Frank Forman headed back from Taylor, and after Robinson had once worked clear from Settle Booth placed the visiting forwards again. Iremonger, however, withstood attempt by Sharp, and Calvey gob through, his to the left wing being unfortunately intercepted Woistenholme. Calvey had another chance from individual effort, but he was given off-side, and Fred. was knocked off the ball by Watson close to the corner flag. The "Reds" confidently appealed a corner, but the linesmen pointed to the goal, and from Muir's kick out Young and Sharp carried the ball to the other end, where the outside right finally struck the side net. The Everton players generally were now showing considerable dash, and the home supporters were continually calling the Forest to respond. punched out in first-class style from Young at very close quarters, and then "the home team, clever combination, assailed tho Everton goal. The ball went out to Spouncer. who returned splendid centre, from which Morris narrowly missed. Muir was fortunate save a very fine ground shot from Calvey. Iremonger was to the oocasion when Taylor attempted get away from a smart overhead kick by Abbott, but play was now much looser again, and a run by Sharp only produced a lofty shot behind goal. Iremcnger repelled when the right-winger came again, and bowled oyer when the Everton half-back tried stop him, of which the referee marked his disapproval awarding a free kick. This concession did not have the effect removing the Reds" very far from the Everton goal, and Murray much too high when a favourable opportunity presented itself. Everton returned to the attack, and a corner given Frank Forman was placed rather too deep by Settle, Timmins relieving, and passing to Calvey. The latter tried get through on the wing, but failed elude Booth, and Settle, witn perhaps the best ohance of the afternoon, screwed ridiculously wide. Calvey gave a judicious pass to Fred Forman, but the right winger was given off-side, a decision which was by no means relished by the home crowd. Compensation came moment later, as Calvey, who was great form, ran up and tested Muir wi%h grand shot, which the custodian only just; fisted out. The ball went to Spouncer. had come close in, and the outside left shot in before Muir could recover himself, the third goal accruing the Reds" after twenty-seven minutes the second half. As they had done after every goal, Everton made a vigorous onslaught Newbigging, who cleared one lone shot in style, and with the Foresters once more busily employing themselves in the Everton haif. Spouncer put in a superb shot, which travelled at a great rate just wide the upright. The "Reds" were now showing vastly superior tactics to those the Evertonians, and Morris appeared certain scorer until Muir came out to meet him, visitors' goalkeeper effecting a wonderful save, and evading the rush the Welsh International, he dodged cleverly and returned down the field. The goal was, however, doomed to further downfall, Fred adding the fourth goal from free kick. Everton made rather unpromising effort to respond, but were beaten back by Frank Forman and Robinson, and Spouneer, attempting a s shot. both too high and too wide. Young and Taylor tried again, but own make no on the right back. While making fast for goal, Calvey was very unfairly brought down but the kick brought advantage, proceeded ih« other etui, wnereNewbigging saved from Abbott, and .sent past, from a corner. With time fast running out the "Biues" made half-hearted kind attempt to score, and Tayior shot behind, but this was their expiring effort, end time was called, with Everton beaten for the first time uns season, the «core being:— Nottingham Forest 4 Everton 0 Players: Nottingham Forest.—A. Newbigging (goal) Frank Forman, J. Iremonger (backs) G. Robinson. G. Henderson, S. Tomnins, (half-backs) F.R. Forman, P Murray (right wing). Calvey (centre), A. G. Morris, and W. A. Spouner, (left ' wirg). Everton (goal), Balmer, Watson (backs), Wolstenholme. Booth. and Abbott (half-backs); Sharp, Paterson (right wing), Young (centre). Settle, and Taylor (left wing). Referee: J. B. Brodie of Stafford.
NOTES ON THE GAME.
In defeating Everton, Forest have made measurable advance upon any performance yet achieved this season. The "Blues" came to Nottingham with unbeaten record, and although most, of their matches had been played Liverpool, it was impossible to under estimate the form which they have displayed. When to-day's match started one could not anticipate the result with any great degree of confidence, even allowing for Morris's early success, inasmuch as the visitors played every bit as good football as the "Reds." as the game wore on, however, Forest asserted superiority every department, and worked exceedingly hard for the brilliant victory which stands in their credit. Although the visiting forwards showed cleverness in midfield, their efforts in front goal rarely produced danger. On the other hand, the Forest forwards shot hard and often, and it was only due to Muir's resource in goal that the score was not even larger. The Forest defence was also infinitely better than that of the " Blues." and altogether the result one upon which the homoe team deserve hearty congratulation.
TODAYS TEAM NEWS
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 12 October 1901
EVERTON v NOTTS FOREST
At Nottingham, Kick-off 2.40.
Everton;- Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Taylor.
EVERTON COMBINATION v ST. HELENS RECS
At Goodison Park; Kick-off 3.15
Everton; Kitchen, goal; Eccles and B. Sharp, backs; Boyle, Clarke, and Blythe, half-backs; Roche, Daly, Proudfoot, Bone, and Chadwick.
FOREST v EVERTON
Football News (Nottingham) - Saturday 12 October 1901
By the Foresters
Nottingham Forest; A. Newbigging, goal; Frank Forman, and J. Iremonger, backs; G.H. Robinson, G. Henderson, and S. Timmins, half-backs; Fred Forman, P. Murray, right wing; J. Calvey, centre, A.G. Morris and A.W. Spouncer, left wing.
Everton; Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, and Paterson, right wing; Young, centre; Settle and Taylor, left wing.
Referee; Mr. J.B. Brodie, Stafford.
The encounter at the City ground this afternoon was undoubtedly the big match of the day with respect to the League tournament. Everton came with an unbeaten certificate, with the headship, on goal average, of the table, and a knowledge that their men had been playing well together since the season started. If they could secure a victory the chances of their bearing off the championship would be more than considerably enhanced. The Forest’s side of the question was the fact that both their previous home matches had been won, and an understanding that if last year’s victory could be repeated, and the “toffeyites” successfully accounted for, it would be a sure sign that the “reds” are a combination to be reckoned with in the final settling of the League trophy’s destination in April next, and a knock-out blow for the grumblers who are complaining that the Foresters are not the team they were last year. Both elevens were the strongest available. Linacre’s mother having died at the beginning of the week the Forest Committee did not, of course, ask their talented young custodian to turn out, but Frank and Fred Forman, though both sharing in Linacre’s bereavement, volunteered their services, so that the team was the same which did duty at Stoke last Saturday, Newbigging, after his successful debut, again occupying the position between the sticks. Sharp, the fleet-footed cricketer-footballer, was able to resume at outside right for the visitors, Taylor crossing over to the other wing to partner Settle in the place if Jack Bell. Of the twenty-six games played between the teams Everton have won thirteen, and Forest eight. The Mersey men have a big advantage in the matter of goal, average, and their first victory over the “reds” was one of seven to none.
THE GAME
Play was commenced before about 10,000 spectators though owing to the kick-off being earlier than usual so far this season people were still filtering into the ground well after the start. Having won the toss, the “reds” attack was directed in the first half towards the Trent goal. A fine overhead kick by Timmins set Spouncer, Morris, and Calvey going at the outset. But the left outside made a ludicrous attempt to centre, while a second later Calvey headed past the post. But the “reds” front rank were playing in sensational style, and before the game had been two minutes in progress they were one up. Calvey dashed between Abbott and Booth, putting in a fine grounder. Muir managed to scoop the ball out, but Morris was on the spot, and, though he made the Everton custodian his target, there was so much pace on the ball that it skidded rapidly between Muir’s legs and into the net. This early success on the part of the homesters was, as may be imagined, voclisrously acknowledged by the crowd. The visitors through Sharp and Paterson, essayed a raid into the home quarters, but when the ball was put across Frank Forman easily dispossessed Taylor, and the Forest vanguard again went over the half-way line. Warming briskly to their work, however, Everton again came down in the direction of Newbigging, and some delightful finessing, only fifteen yards from the home goal, caused matters to look black for the homesters. However, in spite of some loose work by Frank Forman and Iremonger the Mersey men spoiled their opportunity through both Settle and Taylor missing a sharp cross from the right, and, greatly to the home spectators’ relief, the sphere passed by over the goal line. Frank Forman seemed to make child’s play of dispossessing Settle on one occasion, but a minute or two later, when he had had strayed further up the field, Young squarely beat him and raced for goal. The Forest captain stuck gamely to him, but infringed the rules to trying to tackle the tricky Everton forward by putting his leg right round him, and a foul naturally followed. The “reds” easily relieved, however, and Morris set out for Muir’s charge in his own well-known style. Spouncer dropped him a centre, but Balmer easily relieved. Now that their halves had settled down the Everton men were playing again quite in keeping with their reputation, and with the Foresters showing form quite up to the same high level, the struggle from a spectator’s point of view was most interesting one to match. The visitors, in spite of their early set back, were commencing to have a big share of the balance of play, and it was plainly evident that any goals the “reds” happened to score would have to be well worked for. Following upon a spirited attempt on the part of Fred Forman, Taylor, on the Everton left, got clear away, and running close in, seemed to have a rare opportunity of equalising the scores. Instead of shooting, however, he preferred to give Young a low back-running centre. Frank Forman foiled the centre’s endeavour to shoot, and the leather was sent on to Sharp. The latter put in a low shot, but he was plainly off-side, and Mr. Brodie signalled a free kick. Morris beautifully outwitted Wolstenholme and Balmer, and eventually forced a corner off Watson, but the kick proved of no advantage to the hometsers. A little later Fred Forman made a dashing run up the right and shot past Watson. He planted a shot plump into Muir’s arms, but there was not much powder behind in, and running out, the visiting custodian easily sent the ball down the field again. Pretty work by Henderson against Paterson and Boots afforded Morris a chance of swinging out a beautifully-timed pass to Spouncer. But the Forest winger made a very poor attempt to find the requisite spot, and the Mersey men’s goal was relieved by a goal kick. The game was now not nearly so open, the rival half-backs playing a wonderfully successful worrying game, Henderson and Wolstenholme being specially noticeable. All the players individually had to show themselves remarkably alert and quick on the ball. But not much sustained combined play was allowed to be executed. The “reds” secured their second goal when about twelve minutes of the first half remained to be played. Spouncer and Morris always busy, got going on another clever run, and ultimately Balmer was compelled to concede a corner. The kick was splendidly placed by Spouncer and Henderson, waiting outside the ruck, met the ball and headed it sharply into the net, Muir not having the remotest chance; Forest thus setting their redoubtable visitors the task of getting three to beat before half-time even had been reached. Nothing like beaten, however, the “toffeyites,” chiefly through the instrumentality of their inside men, made several advances upon the home citadel, and a bout or two of draught-board passing, was witnessed not many yards away from Newbigging. Speaking generally Frank Forman and Iremonger were never in difficulties, and Linacre’s understudy had very little to do. At the other end Fred Forman, after some trickery, got past Abbott, and Clavey, from thirty yards’ range, was enabled to slap in a blazing ground shot; while only a few seconds afterwards the “reds” centre tried a run on his own, and earned the cheers of the crowd by causing Muir to handle from long range. Nothing more transpired, however, and the interval was reached with the score still standing;-
Forest 2 Everton 0
Settle and Taylor, on the Everton left, changed places at the beginning of the second half, and a chance was quickly given for the couple to immediately get going; but pretty passing between Murray and Fred Forman took the “reds” goalwards first. Fred Forman sent across a well-timed centre, and Morris suffered hard lines in failing to further increase the Foresters some. Abbott tried to set his forwards going, but the advantage was easily checked by Iremonger, and Spouncer from the touch-line dropped in a glorious centre; but Balmer prevented any damage being done. Well-conceived work by Younga and Taylor left Settle with an open course, and the international careered straight for goal. Iremonger, however, rushed across from the other wing, and, intercepting him, saved Newbigging from being troubled by giving a corner. From this Taylor was given a very nice opportunity for a pot shot, but he faded utterly, and the spectators breathed freely again.
The visitors still kept up the attack, and Abbott won for himself hearty jeers by sending the ball ridiculously wide. Then the Forest got going again, and Calvey, working in cleverly, secured a splendid opening; but instead of trying his luck with a shot he transferred to his left wing, and Balmer, rushing in, saved the situation. Morris, however, was very earnest, and he almost forced his way through a regular bunch of blue-jerseyed players by sheer determinationand dash. The game opening a little the extreme wingers had one or two opportunities to shine. Fred Forman was wonderfully clever along the touch-line, but he was several times at fault either in failing altogether to centre or else centreing amiss. A fine raking run by Morris next roused the crowd to enthusiasm. Dashing past Wolstenholme and Balmer by speed, he ran the ball close up to the corner flag, and then, when seemingly concerned, he executed a dexterous back-pass to Spouncer. The onside man whizzled across a beautiful centre, but none of his colleagues were able to utilise it to the full extent, Calvey and Spouncer followed this up with other good shots, and once there was a perfect bully within two yards of Muir but by dint of tenacious work. Danger was averted and the “blues” endeavoured to initiate an incursion into home territory. Astill it seemed that the “reds,” if not masters of the situation, were quite able to hold their opponents at bay, and Calvey and his companions were always the more dangerous when they got on the go. Calvey successfully evaded an attempt by Booth to stop him, and swung out an exceptionally clever pass to Spouncer. The outside man crashed in a fast shot about two feet from the ground, and it was odds on Muir again being beaten. But once again the siege was raised, and Sharp sped away to the other goal. Everton contrived to obtain a corner, but the soundness of the Forest defence rendered it abortive, and Morris and Calvey worked their way past Booth again. Settle had the best chance given him of reducing the “Reds” lead, for having completely outmanoeuvred Iremonger he ran to within ten yards of Newbigging, but his marksmanship was utterly at fault, and the ball rolled harmlessly past the post. Then Forest again asserted their superiority, and in six minutes clapped on another couple of goals. The first came when play had been in progress about half an hour. Calvey, who had been doing some wonderfully good individual work, secured the ball, and, passing over to the right, worked his way past three of four opponents. A deadly shot followed, but the Everton goalkeeper got the ball away, and the final touch was left to Spouncer. The sphere came out to the latter at rather an awkward angle, but, meeting it fair and square he crashed home a shot crashed home a shot which threatened to make holes in the rigging, practically paralysing Muir. Hardly had the cheers died away when the “reds” left wing were again rushing for goal, and Spouncer grazed the crossbar with a praiseworthy effort. Play went on for some six minutes, and then the home score was still further increased. A free kick was given the “reds,” and the ball finding its way over to the right wing, Fred Foreman easily put the ball past Muir for the fourth time. After this the game in general became a series of bombardments, for the Everton goal. Calvey, Morris, and Spouncer were especially noticeable for the whole-heartedness of their efforts, and though spectators were fast leaving the ground the Forest forwards never relaxed their efforts. Wolstenholme once brought Calvey down very unfairly as the Forest centre was making a single-handed dash for the Mersey men’s goal, and it was though possible that the “reds” centre had sustained a serious injury to his right leg. But fortunately he was able to resume, no great harm having been done. The free kick brought the homesters no additional advantage, and although just as the last Everton made one or two mincing attempts to get within range, while Paterson did indeed on one occasion from close quarters slash in a shot only about a foot wide, nothing more was done and in the end Forest secured a well-deserved victory by four goals to none.
Result;- Forest 4 Everton 0
A FEW REFLECTIONS
Few matches in which one side scores four goals and the other none could be stiffly contested. But to-day’s game at the City Ground was, Everton’s defeat was deserved; but the team were neither demoralised nor disgraced. It was never a one-team display. The “reds” won, and won well, and are untitled to every inch of the credit and commendation which will be accorded them over the country. But the Mersey men at least rendered worthy assistance in what was as sparkling, sprightly, and slick a struggle as any seen in League football this afternoon. We can quite understand the Everton brigade being at the top of the pool-until this evening. In midfield the visitors were a shade on the top of our men; at close quarters each Forester was like a Maxim gun. That was where and why we scored. Even Morris, Spencer, and Calvey should all be given an extra put on the back for their work this afternoon. For an all-round exhibition the Welshman was “the” forward of the day-facile princeps; Spouncer played as if his brilliancy of a few seasons back is going to permanently return; while “Big Jack” welded the attack like a Trojan, and drove in tree, rearing shots from all sorts of position-some of them at almost “Long-Tom” range. It was a great victory, and is the outcome of the “reds” steady improvement during the last month. Now, although the visiting front rank scientifically twisted and turned, and performed such pretty evolutions mid-way between Muir and Newbigging, the funny thing is that Linacre’s understudy only had one dangerous shot sent at him, and that just before the close. The “Toffeyites” raggedness when they did get close up was all the more marked when contrasted with the other part of their display; and this was even, though Frank Forman and Iremonger seemed to play rather more loosely than usual. The halves on both sides played the terrier game fairly well. Timmins hardly shone so brightly as did his two colleagues, while I looked long and unsuccessfully for the triangular movements which Abbott is supposed to join with the two forwards immediately in front of him. The Foresters have set the football firmament ablaze to-day. They appear to have planted their feet on the road we all want them to follow-the direct road for the League championship. Sunderland will have a chance to prove them next Saturday and if the “reds” forwards are going to be as deadly as they were to-day-what then? G.N.
.EVERTON v ST HELENS RECS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday October 12, 1901
LANCASHIRE COMBINATION
By Pigeon Post
St. Helens were visitors at Goodison Park, this afternoon. Dull weather prevailed when the following teams took the field-
Everton;- Kitchen, goal; Eccles and Sharp, backs; Boyle, Clarke, and Blythe, half-backs; Roche, Daly, Proudfoot, Bone, and Chadwick, forwards.
St. Helens.- Lee, goal; Hodson and Brown, backs; Ellaby, Mees, and Gaskell, halves; Leadbetter, Lever, Roberts, Storey, and Muir, forwards.
Blythe won the toss, St. Helens kicking off in the presence of a goodly number of spectators. The Recs, from the outset pressed, and shot in strongly, the leather striking the cross-bar and rebounding into play. Everton smartly took the leather up the field, and a free kick in their favour close in looked odds on the Blues opening a score; but the St. Helens backs were safe, and the invaders were cleared out. End to end play followed for a time, after which Everton asserted themselves, and made a raid on the Recs goal, Proudfoot defeating the St. Helens custodian after about ten minutes’ play. Just after this Bone shot in weakly, the visiting goalkeeper having no difficulty in clearing. The Recs then raced away to the other end, nothing came of their attack, and play settled down in midfield for a while, until the Recs broke away on the right, their effort being spoiled by the ball going over the line. The home team removed play to the front of the St. Helens goal, and succeeded in forcing a fruitless corner. They kept up the pressure, however, and Lees charge was subjected to a hot attack, the Recs goalkeeper coming thorough a trying ordeal with credit. The Everton quintet at this juncture was playing a fine game and the visitors were kept busy defending. At length the Recs got down in front of Kitchen, and the ball was kept bobbing about in dangerous proximity to the home goal, but the Everton backs played magnificently, and averted disaster. The pressure was eventually relieved and a capital run up the field by the Everton quintet nearly resulted in the downfall of the Recs goal Lees being bowled over in saving a shot from Daly. Everton kept up a warm attack on the Recs’ citadel, and Lees had an anxious time, but with the aid of Hodson and Brown he managed to keep his charge intact. A smart bit of combination by St. Helens was next witnessed, the home goal being the scene of hostilities, but Kitchen’s services were not called upon, Eccles and Sharp doing all that there was to do. The Blues now made a determined attack on the Recs’ goal, but only managed to gain a corner, from which, however, nothing resulted. Half-time score;- Everton 1 goal, St. Helens nil.
On resuming St. Helens made strenuous efforts to equalise, and were successful, Roberts defeating Kitchen with a capital shot. From the centre Everton broke away, Clark shooting outside. Blythe then tried a long shot, Lee just saving in time. The Recs’ custodian next made a magnificent save from Eccles. The pressure was then relieved, the ball being taken to the other end. Play did not long remain there, Everton coming back with great dash, and swarming round Lee’s charge. Final; Everton Combination 2 goal, St. Helens Recreation 1.
GEORGE MOLYNEUX
Southern Echo - Saturday 12 October 1901
BEST PROFESSIONAL BACK IN THE SOUTH
When George Molyneux made his first appearance in the back division of the Southampton team last season with Arthur Blackburn as his partner, it was in a match away from home, Luton being their opponents, I believe, and in the first home fixture, when the Saints defeated Bristol Rovers, the Southampton crowd had an opportunity of forming for themselves an opinion as to Molyneux capabilities. He acquitted himself well on that occasion, and those who saw him play opined that George had the makings of a great back. He has been the most consistent player in the side, and has very seldom been an absentee. This season Molyneux is playing between than ever, and only last Saturday he played a magnificent game against the Corinthians, so much so in fact that the London football correspondents, who rarely praise any player who does not belong to a metropolitan organization, were unanimously of opinion that he was the best back on the field, and in this connection it should be remembered that the one and only C. B. Fry was playing. W.J. Oakley expressed his views very briefly, but coming from such a player as the old Corinthian and International, his dictum “Great back!” as applied to Molyneux speaking as much as the longest and most flowery sentence. There can be no doubt that Molyneux is a much improved player, and undoubtedly at the present time he is the finest professional back in the South. He has proved time after time a tower of strength to the Saints, who were lucky enough to secure him, and who should see that they retain him.
EVERTON STUFF
Everton are trying hard to obtain W. O’Brien’s signature. It will be remembered that he assisted the Goodison club in their reserve games. He was formerly connected with the Old Xaverians
Balmer, Everton’s full-back, was a gem of the first water in the “grate fite” at Anfield, and . as there were included among the crowd of 30,000 some of our leading football legislators, it is pretty safe to say that his “official reputation” has been considerably enhanced. Never since Danny Doyle’s days has the Everton club had a back who commanded such universal admiration, as a player, than Balmer.
Among those who have so far distinguished themselves this season must be included the burly Evertonian Abbott. He was here, there, and everywhere on Saturday at Anfield, and has been of infinite service in smashing up the combination of the opposing forwards. It was a lucky shot for Everton when they placed him at half-back after he proved such a failure as a forward.
Jack Holt, the famous Evertonian, is still actively engaged in football. A fortnight ago the veteran assisted Reading to make a drawn game with the English Cup-holders, Tottenham. Holt, although injured, gave a very good account of himself. How some of the veterans live on!
RICHARD MOLYNEUX
Athletic News - Monday 14 October 1901
After all, Mr. Richard Molyneux has permanently severed his connection with the Association game. The ex-secretary of Everton would have been invaluable to many a club, but he has started business in the centre of Liverpool as a coal merchant. But as Mr. Molyneux is the second largest shareholder in Everton he can never lose interest in the club.
FORESTERS CHECK THE CAREER OF EVERTON.
Athletic News - Monday 14 October 1901
By Trentsider
A fine performance was accomplished by Nottingham Forest on Saturday, Everton being defeated by four goals to none. There were 10,000 people on the City ground, and the game peeved of a highly interesting description, the exhibition all round being greatly superior to any seen in Nottingham this season. The Everton men put forth fine efforts to retain their unbeaten certificate, and it could hardly be said that they were four goals the worse side, but there was no gainsaying the fact that the Reds could claim an advantage in every department, and they richly deserved their success. Their defence was the more reliable, their half-back play the more effective, and their attacks carried out in more dashing style than those of the Everton forwards, whilst in front of goal, too, the home attack utilized their opportunities in a manner which the visitors were far from being able emulate. Indeed, Newbigging, who was again in goal for the Reds owing to Linacre having sustained a family bereavement, was not once seriously troubled. During the early portion of the game a few very fair openings presented themselves, but the visitors failed to make any use of them. Off-side often spoilt their runs. Taylor and Sharp being notable transgressors in this respect. The first-named and Settle had a beautiful chance upon Wolstenholme putting the ball across directly after the Forest had scored, and yet both missed.
CALVEY IN SHOOTING FORM
Not one of the Forest goals was scored by Calvey, but no player was responsible for so many fine attempts. He threw great energy into his play throughout the game, and his work was of the most skillful order. Time and again he brought about openings for himself and banged the ball in, bat though he tried Muir with high shots fast ones on the ground, he not credit himself with a point. The third goal, however, was directly due to him, for Muir clearing a low shot from him indifferently, Spouncer rushed in and scored. The left wing man also made several tine efforts, but could not find the mark with them so well as Calvey. Morris was conspicuous, and with one of his characteristic rushes he obtained the first goal two minutes from start with a ball which passed through Muir's legs, and he was running through towards the close when he was unfairly pulled up. The free kick which followed resulted in Fred Forman putting on the last point. Henderson had the distinction of heading the other goal—his first for the Reds—from a corner kick. Play in the second half, if scarcely of as good a standard as that in the first, was probably more exciting. Everton made some desperate attempts to recover the ground they had lost, and the Forest goal was seriously threatened, but their efforts continued to lack finish. Settle, who had changed places with Taylor, had one excellent chance, but shot wretchedly, and Taylor might have reduced the lead in the last minute.
THE PLAYERS
All the members of the home eleven acquitted themselves with credit. Great interest was taken in the first appearance of Newbigging at home, and he performed capitally. His work for the most part was not difficult, but still he got through it in masterly manner. The back play of lremonger and Forman was exceedingly fine, and the Forest captain appears to have thoroughly settled down in his new position. The half-backs were clever and untiring, and both in attack and defence they displayed the utmost judgment. The forwards played splendidly, and if they continue the same form the Reds will soon be in a leading position. Notwithstanding that they were opposed by the strongest portion of the Everton defence, Calvey, Morris, and Spouncer could not be held in check, and on the right Murray and Forman rendered great service. Of the visitors, Muir was evidently off colour, though he was always ready for Calvey's shots, and Watson did not play a good game. Balmer accomplished sound work, and so did Booth and Wolstenholme, whilst Abbott was useful. The forwards were unsettled, and Sharp was not a success. Young and Paterson created a very favourable impression. Young is a close dribbler, and he made some admirable runs. Settle and Taylor played fairly.
NOTTS FOREST 4 EVERTON 0
October 14 1901. The Liverpool Courier
On Saturday Everton had a stiff task in encountering Nottingham Forest away from home. The directors were mindful of the comfort of their players. For they travelled to Nottingham on Friday afternoon and spent a quiet evening. The day was more like summer than late autumn, the heat being absolutely apperceive. There was a fine crowd at the Forest ground, fully 10,000 people being present when the game started at three o'clock. The players were as follows: -
Everton: - Muir, goal, Balmer, and Watson backs, Wolstenholmes, Booth (captain), and Abbott halfbacks, Sharp, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Taylor, forwards. Nottingham Forest: - Newbigging, goal, Forman and, Iremonger, backs, Frank Forman, Henderson, and Timmins halfbacks, Fred Forman, Murray, Calvey, Morris, and Spouncer forwards. Referee.Mr.J.Brodie. The visitors opened the play, when the ball was put across to the Forest left, who got the better of Wolstenholmes, and ran the ball close to the Everton corner flag. Immediately afterwards Calvey headed towards goal, but the ball went wide, and on the Forest forwards returning again the ball was put to Morris, who shot hard at Muir, who failed to stick to the ball, and the score was opened two minutes from the start. The Everton left wing got down, but did nothing tangible, and then in the course of another attack by the Forest, Wolstenholmes distinguished himself, Sharp and Wolstenholmes fairly pressed, the Forest defending, and following the relief by Iremonger. Young put in some brilliant touches, completely outwitting the halves and backs, and gave to Sharp, who unfortunately was offside. Young put in a smart run, and was getting well towards goal when he was brought down most unfairly by Frank Forman, even the most excited Notts partisan agreeing with the decision of the referee. The pace was terrific, faster probably than in any game in which Everton have taken part this season. The visitors too, had the fair share of the play, in fact since the goal was scored against them they had practially been in the happy position of acting on the aggressive. Twice Settle and Taylor brought Newbiggings out of goal, but the nicest touches came from the right wing. For fifteen minutes the Forest were only twice in close proximity to Muir's charge, but their defenders held most tenaciously to their work, with the result that the Everton forwards had few opportunities of testing Newbigging. A period of midfield play after the tremendous pace was quite a relief. Next Taylor ran down in great style, and passed back to Young, who in turn gave the ball to Sharp, the latter ruled off-side. An effort by Fred Forman boded danger, and Watson helped him by backheeling the ball, with the result that the Forest outside right banged the ball at Muir, who cleverly saved. Next Spouncer sent yards wide of the upright, and at this stage the visitors were practically acting on the defensive all the time. Fouls were pretty frequent, the Forest players being continually penalised. The Everton men, however, were by no means faultless, and it was through an infringement of the rules that they lost a rare chance of equalising. The ball was sent into the net, but it was after the whistle had blown for a foul. Weak play by both Wolstenholmes and Watson endangered Everton goal, but Balmer intervened at the critical moment though immediately afterwards he was forced by Spouncer to concede a corner. This was nicely placed, and Henderson cleverly eluded opponents, got his head to the ball, and scored the second gaol for the Forest. The Forest were far away the more dangerous near goal, the efforts of the Evertonians clever enough in midfield, being lamentably deficient when it came to a question of assailing the goal. Half time Notts Forest 2 goals, Everton nil. The second half opened in vigorous style with the Forest still holding the upper hand. Balmer kicked over his head, and with Muir coming out of his goal, it was lucky for the visitors that Morris sent high over the crossbar. Calvey next headed wide, and some minutes elesped before Everton had a look in. then Settle had a good try, the ball going off Frank Forman's leg out of play. The resulting corner found the Evertonians in possession but to the satisfaction of the crowd Abbott landed the ball over the stand. The visitors were now appearing to better advantage though there was still a weakness in shooting. F.Spouncer scored the third goal and Fred Forman the fourth Everton being badly beaten by four goals to nil.
EVERTON RESERVES 2 ST HELEN RECREATION 1
October 14 1901. The Liverpool Mercury
Lancashire Combination. (Game 7)
At Goodison Park. Roberts kick off for St Helen's, Muir almost lowering the Everton colours in a minute from the start, the ball striking the custodian. Everton retaliated Proudfoot opening the home score. At the interval Everton were leading by a goal to nil. Resuming St Helens assumed the aggressive and after repeated attempts to notch a point, Roberts drew level. Everton attacked, and Proudfoot put the home team ahead, and Everton winning by 2 goals to 1. Everton: - Kitchen goal Sharp, and Eccles backs, Boyle (captain), Clark and Blythe, halfbacks, Roche Daly, Proudfoot, Bone and Chadwick (j). forwards.
EVERTON REVIEW
October 14 1901. The Liverpool mercury
The Everton team lit upon troublous times at Nottingham, where they sustained their first defeat of the season. The side was unfortunate in as much as the forward line was perforce subjected to a fresh disposition, owing to the injury to Bell, and after Sharp's absence from the team there were some misgivings as to whether he was fit enough to enter into the contest with his usual confidence. The removal of Taylor from his accustomed position on the right to the extreme left was an exacting call, but the directors had no other alternative-hence the unrest that prevailed. As if to add to their misfortunate the club met the Forest team on the top of their form, and none were more ready to testify to this fact than those who have closely followed the fortune of the home club, for on all hands was it admitted that a finer display has not previously been given by the “Reds” on that enclosure. The game was opened at a pace that was simply astonishing, and it required no keen observer to satisfy himself upon the point that the Foresters were best upon carrying off both points. As the play progressed, the home players, who were keener on the ball, more resourceful when in possession, and withal accurate in finishing touches, bounded into popular favour and could do practically nothing wrong. With a few exceptions quite the reverse has to be noted of the Everton players. It has seldom to be recorded that the defenders have failed to meet the demands made upon them, so that one is inclined at the first blush to treat their shortcomings with some consideration. But the failure of the backs was not extended to any particular period of the game, for blundering misdirected tackling, and kicking have probably never been crowded into a contest as was the case on Saturday. To begin with, Muir was beaten in the first two minutes in most simple fashion, and again towards the close; while Balmer and Watson did little to justify their reputation. Indeed, the former player has not made as many mistakes in a dozen games as were wrapped up in that of Saturday, and this must come as a big surprise to those who have followed his performance closely this season. Half back play too, was most indifferent, and the two usually successful players-Abbott and Wolsteholmes-were beaten time after time in most ignominious fashion. Booth had an exacting duty, and of the trio he alone did well, but one could not came to any other conclusion than that the rearguard as a whole had a rank bad day. Coming to the forwards allowances must be made for their inability to cope successfully with the Forest defenders. Certainly they had a couple of easy chances of reducing the lead, but at the same time they were under a cloud, and rarely looked like getting the better of their opponents. They combated desperately and well between the two penalty lines, but when they came to put forward a finishing effort, they failed badly. The wingmen were not a success for they easily dispossessed and rarely got in a centre that compared favourably with the efforts of the other side. A gratifying feature to chronicle is the steady improvement shown by Young, who received the ball and worked out openings for his wing men in a manner that should have been more than once turned to good account. Paterson also played well, and Sharp occasionally put in centres that troubled the home defenders. As stated above, the Forest played one of their best games, and their all-round concerted attack and brilliant defence were atreat to witness. They set a terrific pace at the outset and maintained it to the close, and while the margin in their favour is rather marked their substantial victory was in great measure due to the alertness and finishing movements of the forwards. The most stylish resourceful, and successful of the quintet was Morris, who with Spouncer, formed a wing that the best defences in the country wind find difficult to cope with. It was from this quarter that most of the dangerous movements were forthcoming, but the whole line did well, and Calvey, in the centre, formed a capable pivot to players, who evidently understood to a nicety the advantage that accrue from closely following up the ball. The halfbacks allowed and gave no quarter and Iremonger and Forman covered the keeper in most dexterous fashion.
EVERTON v NOTTS FOREST
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 14, 1901
In order to fulfil their engagement with Notts Forest, the Everton team left Liverpool for the lace capital on Friday. The weather this morning was mild and fine, and there was every anticipation of an excellent gate- an anticipation which was fulfilled for at three o’clock, the time apparently for the start, there was a crowd of 10,000 present. Everton were without Bell, who was injured last month and his place was taken by Taylor, while Sharp came in on the other wing after a temporary absence. The home eleven were at their full strength. Prompt to time the men faced each other as follows;-
Notts Forest;-Newbigging, goal; Frank Forman and Iremonger, backs; Robinson, Henderson, and Timmins, halves, Fred Forman, Murray, Calvey, Morris, and Spouncer, forwards.
Everton;- Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Patterson, Young, Settle, and Taylor, forwards. Everton lost the toss, and Young started against a very slight breeze. After the opening exchanges, the Forest ran down with great dash, and Calvey banged the ball in, but Muir threw clear Sharp tried to make off, but without success, and the homesters returned in double force, Morris beating Muir with a swift, low shot before the game was two minutes old. Muir ought to have cleared, for the leather passed through his legs. On resuming the visitors at once tried to make up for the misfortune which had overtaken them, and Sharp tried to make ground, but all to no purpose, and it was not long before the Forest were again paying attention to Muir, who was once more called upon the clear. Then the Evertonians moved off in line order and Wolstenholme passed the ball judiciously to Taylor who had an open goal in front of him, but he preferred to fumble the chance. Another breakaway on the part of the home left was followed by a sustained attack by Everton. Settle putting in some very clever work but the home defence if somewhat vigorous was sound, and nothing came of the bombardment. Iremonger then fouled Sharp, but the free kick came to nothing, and when a minute later Frank Forman was penalised for upsetting Young, no advantage fell to the visitors. The home quintet next ran down well, but Balmer was all there, and the next exchanges were in favour of Everton, who got well within shooting range when Iremonger sent them to the right about. After some midfield work, the visitors made ground on the right, but again Iremonger intervened, and passing across to the right Forman and Murray paid a visit to Muir, the former finally overrunning the ball. Sharp and Paterson were next in evidence with a smart break away, but to no purpose, the home backs effectually barring their progress. A run down on the home right was smartly stopped by Watson, and following upon this there was more midfield work. Although the Forest held a lead, the game so far had been of a remarkably even character both sides sharing the attack in turns. A fine sprint down the wing by Taylor looked dangerous for the Forest Taylor when close in, passed to Young, and the latter gave to Sharp, who was lying close up, but just as the last-named was going to shoot he was pulled up for being off-side. After this the Forest made ground on the left, and a corner was forced off Balmer, but it was then safely negotiated. Half-time; Notts Forest 2 Everton nil
“THE BABES IN THE WOODS”
EVERTON LOST IN NOTTS FORESTS
The pace now slackened down considerably., the unusual mildness of the weather no doubt affecting some of the players. At length Fred Forman electrified the spectators by flying down the wing and shooting obliquely right into Muir’s arms. The latter threw away, and the Everton forwards tried to work their way down to Newbigging, but Iremonger cleared, and the succeeding stages of the game were in favour of the Forest. A free kick close in gave them an advantage, but Abbott cleared cleverly, and then Everton were given a free kick through, Iremonger trying to trip Booth. From this the ball was sent over the line, and then the game was stopped for several seconds while the referee addressed a few words of warning to Frank Forman, whose defensive tactics had been far more vigorous than polite. Wolstenholme served his forwards nicely, and Sharp tried hard to get through, but all in vain. The home left then got down, and Watson almost let them in, when Balmer recovered his ground and cleared finely. The Reds, however, persisted in their attack, and again ran down on the left, Balmer giving a rather unnecessary corner. This proved a very expensive gift, for from the place kick Henderson headed the ball into the net, thus scoring the second goal within ten minutes of the interval. After this second reverse the visitors tried doubly hard to force their way through, but the Forest half line was both clever and steady, and kept Everton back, another breakaway by Spouncer and Morris looked ominous for Everton, but Watson this time cleared finely, and the next stages were in favour of the visitors, who kept both Iremonger and Frank Forman pretty well engaged. The Everton attack, however, lost heart, and the combination of the forwards was exceedingly ragged. Shortly before the interval the Forest tested Muir severely. Murray on the occasion, and Clavey on another shooting splendidly; but the Everton custodian performed admirably twice warding off what would have been certain goals. Sharp broke through and finished with an excellent centre, but, as usual there was no one up to meet the ball, and a nice opportunity was thrown away. Everton continued to peg away in a rather feeble fashion, and were in the Forest territory when half-time came. Half-time Notts Forest 2 goals, Everton nil.
On crossing over, the Forest right wing at once dashed away, beating both Abbott and Watson, but relief came through the leather going out. Then the ball was sent across, and Morris was given a fine opening, when he shot. Following upon this Everton passed for a considerable time, and Settle was given a splendid chance when he missed it. The Forest then got going and Calvey shot hard into Muir’s hands. The latter fisted out, but Spouncer caught and returned and put on a third goal amidst deafening cheers from part of the delightful spectators. Following upon this there was practically no holding the Foresters, was eased down again in fine style, and seven minutes later Fred Forman from a free kick scored the fourth goal. That subsequent stages of the game were in favour of the home eleven who were cheered steadily by the spectators. Morris on one occasion shot in fine but Muir saved. The visitors made desperate efforts to get at least one goal, and Abbott sent in a long shot, which Newbiggin saved were cleverly. Shortly afterwards Taylor shot behind, and though the visitors forwards made renewed efforts to pierce the Forest’s goal, they failed lamentably. A somewhat one-sided game ended in favour of the Forest by 4 goals to nil.
Final Result; Notts Forest 4 goals, Everton Nil.
NOTTS FOREST v EVERTON
Nottingham Journal - Monday 14 October 1901
Forest obtained a sensational and at the same time well-deserved victory over Everton at the City Ground on Saturday, the Liverpool team being defeated for the first time this season by no fewer than four goals to none. The particular feature of the game was the excellent shooting of the home forwards. The following were the teams;-
Nottingham Forest; A. Newbigging, goal; Frank Forman, and J. Iremonger, backs; G.H. Robinson, G. Henderson, and S. Timmins, half-backs; Fred Forman, P. Murray, right wing; J. Calvey, centre, A.G. Morris and A.W. Spouncer, left wing.
Everton; Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, and Paterson, right wing; Young, centre; Settle and Taylor, left wing.
Referee; Mr. J.B. Brodie, Stafford.
Play was commenced before about 10,000 spectators, though owing to the kick-off being earlier than usual so far this season people were still filtering into the ground well after the start, having won the toss, the “reds” attack was directed in the first half towards the Trent goal. A fine overhead kick by Timmins set Spouncer, Morris, and Calvey going at the outset. But the left outside made a ludicrous attempt to centre, while a second later Calvey headed past the post. But the “reds” front rank were playing in sensational style, and before the game had been two minutes in progress they were one up. Calvey dashed between Abbott and Booth, putting in a fine grounder. Muir managed to scoop the ball out but Morris was on the spot, and though he made the Everton custodian his target, there was so much pace on the ball that it skidded rapidly between Muir’s legs and into the net. This early success on the part, of the homesters was as may be imagined, vociferously acknowledged by the crowd. The visitors through Sharp and Paterson, essayed a raid into the home quarters, but when the ball was put across Frank Forman easily dispossessed Taylor, and the Forest vanguard again went over the half-way line. Warming briskly to their work, however, Everton again came down in the direction of Newbigging, and some delightful finessing, only fifteen yards from the home goal, caused matters to look black for the homesters. However, in spite of some loose work by Frank Forman and Iremonger the Mersey men spoiled their opportunity through both Settle and Taylor missing a sharp cross from the right, and, greatly to the home spectators’ relief, the sphere passed by over the goal line. Frank Forman seemed to make child’s play of dispossessing Settle on one occasion, but a minute or two later, when he had strayed further up the field, Young squarely beat him and raced for goal. The Forest captain stuck gamely to him, but infringed the rules to trying to tackle the tricky Everton forward by putting his leg, right round him, and a foul naturally followed. The “reds” easily relieved, however, and Morris set out for Muir’s charge in his own well-known style. Spouncer dropped him a centre, but Balmer easily relieved. Now that their halves had settled down the Everton men were playing again in keeping with their reputation, and with the Foresters showing form quite up to the same high level, the struggle from a spectator’s point of view, was a most interesting one to watch. The visitors, in spite of their early set-back, were commencing to have a large share of the balance of play, and it was plainly evident that any goals the “reds” happened to score would have to be well worked for. Following upon a spirited attempt on the part of Fred Forman, Taylor, on the Everton left, got clear away, and, running close in, seemed to have a rare opportunity of equalising the scores. Instead of shooting, however, he preferred to give Young a low back-running centre. Frank Forman foiled the centre’s endeavour to shoot, and the leather was sent on to Sharp. The latter put in a low shot, but he was plainly off-side, and Mr. Brodie signalled a free kick. Morris beautifully outwitted Wolstenholme and Balmer, and eventually forced a corner off Watson, but the kick proved of no advantage to the homesters. A little later Fred Forman made a dashing run up the right and shot past Watson. He planted a shot plump into Muir’s arms, but there was not much power behind it, and, running out, the visiting custodian easily sent the ball down the field again. Pretty work by Henderson against Paterson and Booth afforded Morris a chance of swinging out a beautifully-timed pass to Spouncer. But the Forest winger made a very poor attempt to find the requisite spot, and the Everton goal was relieved by a goal kick. The game was now not nearly so open, the rival half-backs playing a wonderfully successful worrying game, Henderson and Wolstenholme being specially noticeable. All the players individually had to show themselves remarkably alert and quick on the ball, but not much sustained combined play was allowed to be executed. The “reds” secured their second goal when about twelve minutes of the first half of the game remained to be played. Spouncer and Morris, always busy, got going on another clever run, and ultimately Balmer was compelled to concede a corner. The kick was splendidly placed by Spouncer, and Henderson, waiting outside the ruck, met the ball and headed it sharply into the net. Muir not having the remotest chance; Forest thus acting their redoubtable visitors the task of getting three to beat before half-time even had been reached, nothing like beaten, however, the Evertonians chiefly through the instrumentality of their inside men, made several advances upon the home citadel, and a bout or two of draught-board passing was witnessed not many yards away from Newbigging. Speaking generally, Frank Forman and Iremonger were never in difficulties, and Linacre’s understudyhad very little to do. At the other end Fred Forman, after some trickery, got past Abbott, and Calvey, from thirty yards’ range, was enabled to slap in a blazing ground shot; while only a few seconds afterwards the “reds” centre tried a run on his own, and earned the cheers of the crowd by causing Muir to handle from long range. Nothing more transpired, however, and the interval was reached with the score still standing;- Forest 2 Everton 0
Settle and Taylor, on the Everton left, changed places at the beginning of the second half, and a chance was quickly given for the couple to immediately get going; but pretty passing between Murray and Fred Forman took the “reds” goal-wards first. Fred Forman sent across a well-timed centre, and Morris suffered hard lines in falling to further increase the Foresters score, Abbott tried to get his forwards going but the advantage was easily checked by Iremonger, and Spouncer from the touch-line dropped in a fine centre; but Balmer prevented any damage being done. Well-conceived work by Young and Taylor left Settle with an open course, and the international careered straight for goal. Iremonger, however, rushed across from the other wing, and, intercepting him, saved Newbigging from being troubled by giving a corner. From this Taylor was given a very nice opportunity for a pot-shot, but he failed utterly. The visitors still kept up the attack, and Abbott won for himself hearty jeers by sending the ball ridiculously wide. Then the Forest got going again and Calvey, working in cleverly, secured a splendid opening; but instead of trying his luck with a shot he transferred to hisleft wing, and Balmer, rushing in, saved the situation. Morris, however, was very earnest, and he almost forced his way through a regular bunch of blue-jerseyed players by sheer determination and dash. The game opening a little the extreme wingers had one or two opportunities to shine. Fred Forman was wonderfully clever along the touch-line, but he was several times at fault either in failing altogether to centre or lese centreing amiss. A fine raking run by Morris next roused the crowd to enthusiasm. Dashing past Wolstenholme and Balmer, he ran the ball close up to the corner flag, and then, when seemingly concerned, he executed a dexterous back-pass to Spouncer. The outside man whizzed across a beautiful centre, but none of his colleagues were able to utilise it to the full extent. Calvey and Spouncer followed this up with other good shots, and once there was a perfect bully within two yards of Muir, but by dint of tenacious work danger was averted and the “blues” endeavoured to initiate an incursion into home territory. Still it seemed that the “reds” if not masters of the situation, were quite able to hold their opponents at bay, and Calvey and his companions were always the more dangerous when they got on the go. Calvey successfully evaded an attempt by Booth to stop him, and swung out an exceptionally clever pass to Spouncer. The outside man crashed in a fast shot about two feet from the ground, and it was odds on Muir again being beaten; but the effort proved futile, and Sharp sped away to the other goal. Everton contrived to obtain a corner, but the soundness of the Forest defence rendered it abortive, and Morris and Calvey worked their way past Booth again. Settle had the best chance given him of reducing the “reds” lead, for having completely out-manoeuvred Iremonger he ran to within ten yards of Newbigging, but his marksmanship was utterly at fault, and the ball rolled harmlessly past the post. Then Forest again asserted their superiority, and in six minutes clapped on another couple of goals. The first came when play had been in progress about half an hour. Calvey, who had been doing some wonderfully good individual work, secured the ball, and, passing over to the right, worked his way past three of four opponents. A deadly shot followed, but the Everton goalkeeper got the ball away, and the final touch was left to Spouncer. The sphere came out to the latter at rather an awkward angle, but, meeting it fair and square, he crashed home a shot which threatened to make holes in the rigging, Muir having no chance. Hardy had the cheers away when the “reds” left wing were again rushing for goal, and Spouncer grazed the crossbar with a praiseworthy effort. Play went on for some six minutes, and then the home score was still further increased. A free kick was given the “reds” and the ball finding its way over to the right wing, Fred Forman easily put the ball past Muir for the fourth time. After this the game in general became a series of bombardments of the Everton goal. Calvey, Morris, and Spouncer were especially noticeable for the whole-heartedness of their efforts, and though spectators were fast leaving the ground the Forest forwards never relaxed their efforts. Wolstenholme once brought Calvey down very unfairly as the Forest centre was making a single-handed dash for the Everton goal, and it was thought possible that the “reds” centre had sustained a serious injury to his right leg. But unfortunately he was able to resume, no great harm having been done. The free kick brought the homesters no additional advantage, and although just as the last Everton made one or two mincing attempts to get within range, while Paterson did indeed on one occasion from close quarters slash in a shot only about a foot wide, nothing more was done, and in the end Forest secured a well-deserved victory. Result; Forest 4 Everton 0.
EVERTON v NOTTS FOREST
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 14 October 1901
Played at Nottingham, about 10,000 spectators being present. Everton were without Bell, who was injured last month, and his place was taken by Taylor, while Sharp came in on the other wing after a temporary absence. The home eleven were at full strength. Everton lost the toss, and Young started against a very slight breeze. After the opening exchanges, the Forest ran down with great dash, and Calvey banged the ball in, but Muir threw clear, Sharp tried to make off, but without success, and the homesters returned in double force. Morris beating Muir with a swift, low shot before the game was two minutes old. Muir ought to have cleared, for the leather passed through his legs. On resuming the visitors at once tried to make up for the misfortune which had overtaken them, and Sharp tried to make ground, but all to no purpose, and it was not long before the Forest were again paying attention to Muir, who was once more called upon to clear. Then the Evertonians moved off in line order, and Wolstenholme passed the ball judiciously to Taylor, who had an open goal in front of him, but he preferred to fumble the chance. The home quintet next ran down well, but Balmer was all there, and the next exchanges were in favour of Everton, who got well within shooting range when Iremonger sent them to the right about. After some midfield work, the visitors made ground on the right, but again Iremonger intervened, and passing across to the right, Forman and Murray paid a visit to Muir, the former finally overrunning the ball. Sharp and Paterson were next in evidence with a smart break away, but to no purpose. After this the Forest made ground on the left, and a corner was forced off Balmer, but it was then safely negotiated. The pace now slackened down considerably, the unusual mildness of the weather no doubt affecting some of the players. At length Fred Forman electrified the spectators by flying down the wing and shooting obliquely right into Muir’s arms. The latter threw away, and the Everton forwards tried to work their way down to Newbigging, but Iremonger cleared, and the succeeding stages of the game were in favour of the Forest. A free kick close in gave them an advantage, but Abbott cleared cleverly, and then Everton were given a free kick through Iremonger trying to trip Booth. From this the ball was sent over the line, and then the game was stopped for several seconds while the referee addressed a few words of warning to Frank Forman, whose defensive tactics had been far more vigorous than polite. Wolstenholme served his forwards nicely, and Sharp tried hard to get through, but all in vain. The home left then got down, and Watson almost let them in, when Balmer recovered his ground and cleared finely. The Reds, however, persisted in their attack, and again ran down on the left. Balmer giving a rather unnecessary corner. This proved a very expensive gift for from the place kick Henderson headed the ball into the net, thus scoring the second goal within ten minutes of the interval. After this second reverse the visitors tried doubly hard to force their way through but the Forest half line was both clever and steady and kept Everton back. Half-time;- Notts Forest 2 goals, Everton nil.
On crossing over, the Forest right wing at once dashed away, beating both Abbott and Watson, but relief came through the leather going out. Then the ball was sent across, and Morris was given a fine opening, when he shot wide. Following upon this Everton pressed for a considerable time, and Settle was given a splendid chance when he missed it. The Forest then got going and Calvey shot hard into Muir’s hands. The latter fisted out, but Spouncer caught and returned and put on a third goal amidst deafening cheers from a part of the delighted spectators. Following upon this there was practically no holding the Foresters, who raced down again in fine style, and seven minutes later Fred Forman from a free kick scored the fourth goal. The subsequent stages of the game were in favour of the home eleven, who were cheered steadily by the spectators. Morris on one occasion shot in fine but Muir saved. The visitors made desperate efforts to get at least one goal, and Abbott sent in a long shot, which Newbiggan saved very cleverly. Shortly afterwards Taylor shot behind, and though the visitors’ forwards made renewed efforts to pierce the Forest’s goal, they failed lamentably. A somewhat one-sided game ended in favour of the Forest by 4 goals to nil. Teams;-
Notts Forest;- Newbigging, goal; Frank Forman and Iremonger, backs; Robinson, Henderson, and Timmons, half-backs; Fred Forman, Murray, Calvey, Morris, and Spouncer, forwards.
Everton;- Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Taylor, forwards.
A FEW NOTES OF THE LEAGUE GAMES
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, October 14, 1901
The knocking about Everton got on the Forest ground was a remarkable one, and, in the table has given them a regular dive. Four, nothing! Where is the team we were boasting about in these columns last week? Surely it was not a one-man team. John bell has been playing a wonderfully good game for Everton, but his absence from his position cannot have made all the difference that was noticeable in Saturday afternoon’s play. It was not only the forward line that was off, but the whole team. It cannot be said that their “system” had been upset, or that they were otherwise troubled by the railway journey, as the directors of the club had taken the useless precaution to sent the players on their journey on Friday afternoon. So as to have them “fresh and fit” the next day. Probably the Everton team would have fared better if the directors had saved the club what seems a useless expense; at any rate, judging from the result of the play, it would seem that the men required a shaking up instead of a rest. The Nottingham team had nothing to beat, and might easily have put on more goals. Bury will be at Goodison Park next Saturday. Last time they were there they scored as many as times as the Everton players (3 each was the result); if the homesters don’t do any better than they did on the Forest ground. Bury will not have much trouble this time in completely “burying” them.
EVERTON v NOTTS FOREST
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 14 October 1901
The first of the season’s League games between these clubs was played on the Forest ground, before 12,000 spectators. Everton opened play, but before two minutes had expired Muir was beaten by Morris. Resuming again, Young looked like getting through when Forman tripped him up, following which Sharp and Paterson made play on the right. For some little time Everton held the play, when Morris got away and, with |Spouncer, troubled the visitors’ backs. On a further return Balmer conceded a corner, and Spouncer placing well, Henderson headed into the net after 35 minutes’ play. Muir was called upon by Murray and Calvey, and towards the interval the visitors made an incursion to no purpose. On changing ends the Forest led by 2 goals to nil, and immediately put on pressure. Taylor and Settle, who had changed positions, moved towards the Forest goal, and on the ball coming to Abbott a ridiculous attempt was made to score as the half back put the ball clean over the top of the stand. Young made off with a capital run which yielded a corner, and during the next few minutes Abbott and Watson were easily beaten, and Calvey put the ball to Muir. The custodian scooped it out, but following the ball up he was tricked by Spouncer, who screwed it into the net/ then Taylor put in capital work, but shot wide, and Young sent in a grand shot- the first of any merit so far in the game. Shortly afterwards Wolstenholme came under the notice of the referee, and from the free kick Forman headed into goal. A stinging shot from Sharp was one of the last items of the game, which resulted in a hollow victory for the Forest. Result Notts Forest 4 Everton 0
Everton; Muir, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Taylor, forwards.
Forest;- Newbigging, goal; Forman and Iremonger, backs; Robinson, Henderson and Timmins, half-backs; Forman, Murray, Calvey, Morris, and Spouncer, forwards.
BEVERIDGE
Athletic News - Monday 14 October 1901
At the age of 25, R. Beveridge of the 3rd Lanark, Nottingham Forest and Everton, passed away on Friday night at his home in Glasgow from the effects of pulmonary trouble. He suffered much towards the close of his life, and however dear life was to him, he sighed for the end to come quickly. And so it did, for the trouble developed rapidly, and robbed him of all the physical vitality he ever had. Beveridge was a very capable player, being smart on the ball and he had a sound knowledge of the dribbling science. Beveridge had his social peculiarities, and it is just possible that to some of these his death, at so early an age, is due. All the same, Beveridge had many manly qualities, for he was a chivalrous opponent and a warm hearted companion.
J.R.ROOSE
J.R. Roose, the Welsh International goalkeeper, was on Saturday registered as an amateur League player for Stoke. Roose, who is at present walking the London hospitals, has promised to play regularly for Stoke if wanted. He is 22 years of age, 5ft 10 ½ in height, and weighs 12st 7lb.
DEATH OF EX-EVERTON PLAYER
October 15 1901. The Liverpool Mercury
R.Beveridge, who last season played as a forward for the Everton team, died at home in Glasgow on Friday, from the effects of monary trouble, Beveridge, who was 25 years of age, came into prominence with Lanark team, he afterwards transferred to Everton, and them return to Glasgow.
EVERTON’S FIRST DEFEAT
Football Chat and Athletic World -Tuesday, October 15 1901
The only unbeaten team in Division 1., Everton to wit, travelled down to Nottingham on Friday and were supplemented on Saturday morning with an excursion band of well-wishers and sight-seers. The purpose of this incursion was to defeat, if possible, the Notts Forest eleven on the City ground, where last October the Toffees went under by a couple of goals to one, Everton securing a revenge later in the season by administering one of the two heaviest defeats doled out to the Reds throughout the entire campaign, 4 to 1 being the figure in favour of the Lancashire men. In the former contest Everton made a brave show, and contend to this day that a drawn game should have been the official ruling. But should-have-been and might-have-been don’t count on the score sheet, and from a Forest standpoint the two goals obtained by capes and Morris were good and true in every detail. The Forest had out the identical team which drew at Stoke, Linacre’s mother being still too seriously ill to allow the Red’s regular custodian to resume his regular duties. Everton had Jack Sharp back again on the right wing, but lacked the valuable services of Jack Bell, Taylor thus crossing over to the extreme left. There was a five figure attendance when the game started, which was to prove Everton’s utter undoing. Within a couple of minutes the Reds were a goal up. Granville Morris giving Muir more than he could hold. Everton retaliated, and for some time nothing but the grand work of Frank Forman and Iremonger prevented them equalising. The pace was terrific, and free kicks, &c., were plentiful, so excited were the players. Then Forest increased their lead, Henderson heading a second goal from a well placed corner by Spouncer. The Toffees fell away after this, and to the interval the honours went to Notts. In the closing half the advantage also lay with the Forest. Everton playing disappointingly. Two more goals were added by the home team, Fred Foreman and Spouncer being the executants, and Everton’s unbeaten certificate was literally tern to shreds. From stern to bow the Forest were the better team, and the Toffees gave a very weak display for a club of such calibre. The Reds gave evidence of having returned to their very best form, and the clever play of veterans like Spouncer and Fred Forman on the extreme wings is very gratifying to spectators and directors. Possibly Everton felt the less of Bell, although it is difficult to put this forth as an adequate excuse for their many shortcomings.
ABBOTT
Football Chat and Athletic World-Tuesday, October 15, 1901
The fine Everton half-back, in his earlier days partnered Wharton on Small Heath’s left-wing. Small wonder they constituted a fine pair! Wharton supplied the speed and accurate centres, whilst, in addition to splendid powers of combining. Abbott was ever to the fore with a judicious touch of weight and powerful finishing shots. Three years ago last April, Abbott posed as the champion goal-getter of Division II. Now he takes ranks as the champion half-back shot of Division 1.
THE BURNLEY SECRETARY AND EVERTON
Burnley Express - Wednesday 16 October 1901
Mr. J. E. Mangnall, the secretary to the Burnley F.C. is one of the applicants for the vacancy caused in the secretaryship of the Everton F.C., by the retirement of Mr. Molyneux. In his application he is supported by testimonials from the three Lancashire members of the League Committee, Messrs, Bentley, Lewis and Sutcliffe.
EVERTON SECRETARYSHIP
Nottingham Evening Post - Thursday 17 October 1901
We understand that amongst the applications for the vacant secretaryship of the Everton Football Club were those of Messrs R. Boyle (at present one of the paid players). J. Grant (treasurer of the Liverpool and District Football Club), and W.C. Cuff (one of the Everton directors). The appointment was considered on Tuesday night by the directors at a special meeting, and out of the applications, which were very numerous, the three gentlemen named were selected for further consideration, and the filling up of the post will probably be decided next week.
A PROMINENT EVERTONIAN
Saffron Walden Weekly News - Friday 18 October 1901
JIMMY SETTLE
J. Settle the Everton inside left was born in 1876, ay Millom. It was in the Bolton Wanderers that he began his rosy career. From that team he went in 1895 to Halliwell Rovers and did so much for them that he attracted the notice of the directorate of the famous “toffee” team. His advert at Everton was very advantageous, he completing the most brilliant division of the League. His initial step into prominent was when chosen to play for the English players, and later on for the North against the South. It was in this latter contest that the English officials recognised a man worthy of International honours. His play in the International encounters scarcely justified his inclusion, but he improved in the second match. Since that time he has been the envy of football managers, but Everton substantial offer has been sufficient to induce him to stay in Liverpool. Settle is noted for his clean dribbling and for his shooting, which is most deadly. His finessing in front of goal is a marked feature in his play, and opposing backs are more happier when he is far away. The ability to shoot with either foot, coupled with a dodginess and a resource unequalled in almost any other man, marks as a wonderful exponent of the Association code.
BARROW 0 EVERTON 2
October 19 1901. The Liverpool Mercury
Lancashire Club-Second Round.
At Barrow, in dull, windy wind weather, before a good attendance. Both teams turned out as selected. Docherty, won the toss for Barrow, and the home team played with the wind at their backs. Sharp broke away, his shot being a failure. Higgins and Ross Transfer play, but Abbott relieved at the other end. Ross called upon Kitchen. Young by a good run transferred play, and Settle shot over when in a good position. Play, however, ruled fast, Paterson next essayed a run, but was ruled offside. Kitchen had to save a header from Sanders, and Eccleston, with a long shot, all but scored. Play, which was now mostly in midfield, was exciting. Barrow playing a good game against their more experienced opponents. Cunningham, after tricky work, had a shy, missing by inches. Play was transferred, and Settle scored, Duguid never attempting to save, half-time Everton 1 goal Barrow nil. The visitors, with the wind in their favour, had all the play in the second half, Sharp shot under the bar, Durguid saving well, while Settle had a grand chance when fouled by Docherty. Barrow's pressed and Higgins put across to Ross, that player shot, Kitchen saving. Bell sent into the goalmouth, a corner resulting. Everton pressed, and Settle shot well, Duiguid saving. Just afterwards Abbott shot a second goal for Everton, and Everton won by 2 goals to nil. Everton: - Kitchen, goal, Balmer, and Watson backs Wolstenholmes, Booth (captain), and Abbott halfbacks Sharp Paterson Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
BURY RESERVE v. EVERTON RESERVE.
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 19 October 1901
Considerable interest was taken in this match, and there was a large crowd Bury this afternoon. Bury, with a strong sun at their backs, pressed at the opening. Brooks having hard lines with good shot, and Heap heading over. Give and take play followed, and Thompson was tested by Roche, whilst Heap short range put over the Everton bar. Half-time—Burv Reserve 0, Everton Reserve 0.
THE LANCASHIRE SENIOR CUP
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 19 October 1901
A meeting of the Lancashire Association sub-committee was held at Blackburn at noon to-day, when Everton and Barrow were given permission to play their Senior Cup tie at Barrow on the 28 inst, on the occasion of the launching of a new battleship, instead of at Everton on the 21st inst.
TODAY TEAM NEWS
EVERTON v BURY
At Goodison Park; Kick-off 3.15
Everton;- Kitchen, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth, and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
EVERTON COMBINATION v BURY
At Bury; Exchange Station 1.10; Kick-off 3.15
Everton;- Muir, goal; Eccles and Sharp, backs; Boyle, Clark, and Blythe, half-backs; Roche, Rankin, Proudfoot, Bone, and Chadwick, forwards.
DEATH OF BEVERIDGE
Football News (Nottingham) - Saturday 19 October 1901
Local footballers will regret to hear of the death of R. Beveridge, of 3rd Lanark, Nottingham Forest, and Everton fame. He [assed a way at his home in Glasgow from the effects of pulmonary trouble, and will be remembered as a chivalrous opponent and a warm-hearted companion. Beveridge was 25.
EVERTON v BURY
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 19, 1901
By Pigeon Post and Telephone
The Bury team, who are very popular in Liverpool, provided the attraction at Goodison Park this afternoon, glorious weather favouring the fixture. Bury played the identical eleven that represented them last week. Everton, however, made one doubtful change in substituting Kitchen for Muir, whilst injuries necessitated both Taylor and Bell being dropped. Abbott was drafted to the inside left, Blythe taking the former’s usual position at left half. Settle playing outside left. There was a splendid attendance quite 20,000 being present when the following sides appeared-
Everton.- Kitchen, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Blythe, half-backs; Sharp, Paterson, Young, Abbott, and Settle, forwards.
Bury.- Montgomery, goal; Lindsay, and McEwan, backs; Johnston, Thorpe, and Ross, half-backs; Richards, Monks, Wood, Sagar, and Plant, forwards.
Wood led off. Everton facing a strong sun, there being no breeze worth mentioning. Monks and Richards soon tested Blythe, but after a few exchanges the leather travelled behind. The Blues took up the attack on their right, and Sharp shot across, McEwan and Lindsay being all at sea, though the left back did rob Paterson clumsily. Bury then sailed away merrily and were soon opposite Kitchen, a bully ensuing before his sticks. Thorpe finally shot over. Bury were unquestionably having the best of matters, and from the goal kick they again dashed to the front, Wood forcing a second corner. This was beautifully placed by Plant, and Wood was on the point of heading into the net when Watson rushed up and prevented what would otherwise have been a certain score, and the pressure by the Shakers was kept up with great persistency, and the Everton defence was constantly in difficulties. A free kick to Bury again placed the home goal in danger, but Booth cleverly tricked Wood, and removed play to less dangerous quarters. Some fine work by Young and Paterson enabled Sharp to figure prominently. The outside man dashed away at terrific speed Ross checking him just as he was preparing to shoot. Everton now seemed to have found their feet, and some fine work on the part of Booth found the home forwards busily endeavouring to defeat Mongomery. Abbott made one brilliant shot, which brought the Bury custodian to mother earth where he just succeeded in averting disaster, whilst a moment later Booth put in a magnificent shot, which just failed to find its billet. Play was being furiously contested and at this stage there was little between either side. Fast play was the order each set of forwards in turn breaking away Sagar in charging a kick by Watson, received the ball full in the eye, which delayed the game for a moment or two. On resuming play, Everton took up the attack, play being made on the right wing, but nothing came of it. Quiet exchanges followed, after which Abbott forced a corner off Lindsay. Blythe placed this badly, and Bury dashed away, being pulled up for off-side. During the next few minutes play was exceedingly exciting. The Bury goal was subjected to a severe ordeal, Abbott shooting in to Montgomery, who saved magnificently on the line, McEwan getting the ball away just as Young dashed up. At the other end, the Everton goal had a very narrow escape, Kitchen bringing off a wonderful save from a grand shot by Wood. Even exchanges followed, and then the home right wing took up the play, without, however, anything tangible accruing. Richards went off at top speed all by himself, centring beautifully, but Balmer saved his charge in great style, Sharp was cheered for a couple of fast spines and centres, but though they tried hard and often they could not find the Bury net. Sagar, Wood and Monks made a very pretty combined movement and when all the halves had been beaten Balmer again came to the rescue in brilliant fashion being hugely cheered by the spectators. Wolstenholme put his forwards in possession, but the smart half back play of the “Shakers” prevented them making much progress. Sharp twice tried to get away without effect, and centre work was order for a time. Eventually Everton aroused themselves, Lindsay and Sharp moving off, Abbott shooting in, following which Young was within an ace of doing the trick, owing to McEwan’s mistake. The pressure was kept up, but all attempts to lower Montgomery’s colours were abortive. A most exciting episode followed at the Everton end, Johnson gave to Richards, the latter transferring to Monks, from whom Kitchen cleared, the ball going to Wood, who seemed certain to score. Wolstenholme, however, put his foot down and prevented the sphere passing into the net, being loudly cheered for the feat. Everton made another attempt to take the lead, but the shooting was at fault. Settle did not seem at home at outside left, and at a consequence, was not so effective. A free kick to Bury was driven over the line.
Half-time score Everton nil, Bury nil.
MONKS SCORES FOR BURY
SETTLE EQUALISES
A DRAWN GAME
Young resumed operations before an attendance of fully 25,000 though there was at first little to rouse their enthusiasm, the opening few minutes being devoted to a series of throws-in. Bury were the first to make any serious attack, Plant getting up on the left wing, Wolstenholme, however, forcing him to send outside. Some tricky play by Wood enabled Plant to get in a stinging shot, Kitchen bringing off a brilliant save, a performance which he repeated a moment later from Monks. Both sets of players now seemed to have become thoroughly aroused, and on behalf of Everton. Paterson had a clear opening, with none but the goalkeeper in front of him. Nervousness or hesitancy, however, cost him his side a certain score, as he allowed McEwan to take the ball from him when it should have been in the net. The attack by Everton was maintained for some little time afterwards, Sharo making a poor attempt when a splendid opportunity presented itself. The Bury forwards indulged in some tricky passing, and had not Balmer and Wolstenholme been very alert it would have gone hard with Everton. Lindsay, in trying to pull up Young, miskicked, and gave a corner, which proved abortive. Young was badly fouled when making tracks for Montgomery. The free kick, however, did not prove advantageous. At the other end Bury had a brief spell of pressure, Richards testing Kitchener, who saved with the same brilliance which had characterised all his efforts. After quiet exchanges near the centre Blythe served up, and Settle sent the ball across, but it travelled high over the bar. A corner to Bury was not taken advantage of, the Blues getting away to the centre, where the respective half backs indulged in some ineffectual headwork. The tameness of the game at this point was almost painful. Interest was renewed, however, when McEwan was seen dashing along at top speed, and finishing up with a shot, which Kitchen just succeeded in lifting over the bar, the subsequent corner being fruitless. Bury were now having much the better of the exchanges, the forwards being quicker on the ball, and more certain in their directions for goal. At length Everton forced a corner, after Paterson had made a gallant bid for goal, this resulting like all the previous ones in utter failure. After Paterson and Settle each looked like scoring, Plant beat Wolstenholme, and Balmer centring finely from the goal line, and Monk headed past Kitchen. This success acted as a grand stimulant, the Bury forwards constantly worrying the home defence. Settle made a run and shot on his own, but, though a good one, it failed to reach its intended billet. A little later, following some scrambling work, Abbott put in a great shot, Montgomery returning equally well. Further pressure by Bury ensued, Thorpe essaying a clever attempt, which just went wide. Eight minutes from the finish Everton got to the front and Settle took aim with terrific force, scoring a most brilliant goal, Montgomery having no earthly, chance of saving. This success was greeted with tumultuous cheers on the part of the spectators. The closing stages of the game were of a most exciting description, and were all in favour of the home team.
Final Result; Everton 1 goal, Bury 1 goal.
BURY v EVERTON COMBINATION
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 19, 1901
LANCASHIRE COMBINATION
At Bury, in brilliant weather, before a good gate. Half-time; Everton nil, Bury nil.
BARROW 0 EVERTON 2
October 19 1901. The Liverpool Mercury
Lancashire Club-Second Round.
At Barrow, in dull, windy wind weather, before a good attendance. Both teams turned out as selected. Docherty, won the toss for Barrow, and the home team played with the wind at their backs. Sharp broke away, his shot being a failure. Higgins and Ross Transfer play, but Abbott relieved at the other end. Ross called upon Kitchen. Young by a good run transferred play, and Settle shot over when in a good position. Play, however, ruled fast, Paterson next essayed a run, but was ruled offside. Kitchen had to save a header from Sanders, and Eccleston, with a long shot, all but scored. Play, which was now mostly in midfield, was exciting. Barrow playing a good game against their more experienced opponents. Cunningham, after tricky work, had a shy, missing by inches. Play was transferred, and Settle scored, Duguid never attempting to save, half-time Everton 1 goal Barrow nil. The visitors, with the wind in their favour, had all the play in the second half, Sharp shot under the bar, Durguid saving well, while Settle had a grand chance when fouled by Docherty. Barrow's pressed and Higgins put across to Ross, that player shot, Kitchen saving. Bell sent into the goalmouth, a corner resulting. Everton pressed, and Settle shot well, Duiguid saving. Just afterwards Abbott shot a second goal for Everton, and Everton won by 2 goals to nil. Everton: - Kitchen, goal, Balmer, and Watson backs Wolstenholmes, Booth (captain), and Abbott halfbacks Sharp Paterson Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
THE EVERTON SECRETARYSHIP
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Monday 21 October 1901
Referring to the Everton Secretaryship, re which Mr. W. Wallace (Dundee) left for Liverpool today, the “Athletic News” says:- it is only on the eve of the election of a person to this important post that serious attention has been directed to the matter. With the team doing well, the bulk of the Everton Club's supporters have taken little interest in the event, for to them everything has gone on up till now as if a full-fledged Secretary had the ruling of affairs. It is only when a breakdown, such as occurred at Nottingham, takes place that the rank and file want to know, you know, who is managing the show. When everything goes on serently the man who planks down his sixpence every time in quite content, and does not not bother about such a detail as to who is the Secretary of the Club. But the sportsmen on the otherside of the ground are not so easily satisfied. There are six starters in the competition, but to my mind five of them are heavily weighted. However, we shall hear more after tonight's meeting.
EVERTON 1 BURY 1
October 21 1901. The Liverpool Courier
Bell and Taylor unfit for match
Summer weather prevailed on Saturday when Everton and Bury met in a League match at Goodison Park. At 3-15 the teams faced as follows : - Everton: - Kitchen goal, Balmer, and Watson backs, Wolstenholmes, Booth (captain), and Blythe, halfbacks, Sharp Paterson, Young, Abbott, and Settle forwards Bury:- Montogomery, goal, Lindasy, and McEwan, backs Johnson, Thorpe, and Ross halfbacks, Richards, Monks, Wood, Sagar, and Plant, forwards. Referee. Mr.Sutcliffe. Bury kicked off in the face of a brilliant sun, and the opening stages favoured the visitors, who after some interesting exchanges got down so far that Richards was enabled to get in a shot which, however, went wide of the mark. Then Everton bore down on the right, but the Buryites were soon back again, and from an attempt by Richards, Watson kicked behind. The resulting corner led to some exciting play, and another corner from which Sharp sent over the crossbar. The visitors were very persistent, and obtained another corner which, however, was not utilsed. Smart play by the left wing yielded a fourth corner from which Blythe smartly cleared. Lindsay was impassable, and play was almost entirely confined to Everton's half. Try as they would the Evertonians could make no appreciable impression upon their sturdy opponents, who were remarkably quick on the. Moreover they were aided by a couple of free kicks. Only by vigorous defence did the house team turn the tables. Young initiated a clever movement and passed out to Sharp, who, however, could not reach the ball before Montgomery, running out, had managed to kick the leather away. The Evertonians made another dashing attack a moment later, Sharp being particularly prominent. A long return by Balmer landed the ball in the goalmouth, and McEwan not getting in his kick properly Abbott had a pop at Montgomery who effected a remarkable clearing into which the elements of luck entered. A long shot from Booth missed the mark, and then a fine run by Richards boded danger. Watson was left behind, but happily from the Everton point of view the ball was got away without the goalkeeper being called upon. Give-and-take play followed, neither side being able to claim much advantage. Balmer recovered himself from a difficult position, and immediately afterwards the game had to be stopped owing to Richards being dazed through receiving the ball full in the face from Watson at short range. The Bury outside right pluckily resumed, and following a free kick Montgomery had to handle. His charge, however, was not seriously threatened. Next Abbott shot in, but a Bury defender at the expense of a corner luckily intercepted the ball, which was badly utilsed. A moment later the Everton forwards attacked in force, and Abbott shot in at Montgemery. Settle rushed up, and the ball almost seemed to be over the line, but Montgomery managed to get it away when surrounded. Handling in midfield had been pretty frequent and Everton from one free kick looked like opening the score, but Young kicked over the bar. For a time the visitors exerted pressure, but shots at goal were at a discount. A mistake by Lindsay let in Abbott, from whom, however, the ball bounced to Montgomery, who a minute or two later had to kick away a good attempt by Young. Kitchen also was called upon by Richards. The pace slowed down, but the excitement was renewed when Monks tested Kitchen. The goalkeeper was equal to the occasion, and fisted away. Wood, however, sent in again, and luckily for Everton, Wolstenholmes was in the way and prevented an almost certain goal. Young worked his way through, only to slip just before he could get in his shot. A high drooping shot from Richards occasioned Kitchen no trouble and when the interval arrived, neither side had scored. Half-time Everton nil; Bury nil. The second half opened in rather tame fashion. Each side obtained a free kick, which led to nothing and for some time interest in the play was affected by the frequency with which the ball had to be thrown in. the usual cry of “play up Everton” was raised, but the Bury defenders required a lot of beating. A corner to Everton proved abortive, and a splendid cross by Sharp was badly utilised by Settle. A tree kick close in was also thrown away. From a sudden breakaway the visitors Plant centred from almost off the line, and Monks meeting the ball with his head placed it in the net, thus opening the scoring, for the Bury team. Abbott and Settle place, and the former made a desperate effort to equalise. Thorpe only missed the mark by inches with a terrible shot, and the visitors maintained severe pressure on the Everon goal. Suddenly Everton dashed off and Settle equalised, with a wonderful shot, which gave Montgomery no earthly chance. After this success, Everton play up in great style and the game was exciting to the finished, and the game end in a one all draw.
BURY RESERVES 0 EVERTON RESERVES 2
October 21 1901. The Liverpool Courier
Lancashire Combination.
At Bury. Everton had to face a brilliant sun. The game was well contested, but the Everton forwards were very smart and though there was no score at the interval the visitors found the net in the second half though Chadwick, and another point followed, and Everton won by 2 goals to nil. Everton: - Muir, goal, Sharp, and Eccles backs, Boyle (captain), Clarke, and Brown halfbacks, Roche, Rankin, Proudfoot, Bone, and Chadwick (j), forwards.
EVERTON REVIEW
October 21 1901. The Liverpool Mercury
The Everton executive must have been sorely puzzled in determining the constitution of their team to face the rejuvenated Bury eleven, especially as regards the forward line, for few organizations in the country have experienced such wretched luck with their players as Everton have this season. First Toman, and then Sharp were disabled and in the match under notice Ball and Taylor were for similar reasons prevented from taking their usual places. Bell, whose ankle has been causing trouble, was in spite of the specialist's care, pronounced unfit for series warfare, and Taylor sustained an injury at Nottingham, which was the cause of his nonappearance. Sharp however, was included, but the absence of the others led to a considerable reshutting in the forward ranks, and with Paterson partnering Sharp for the first time, whilst the left wing was practically new, little surprise need be expressed at the result. In the opening stages of the game some really capital work was witnessed on both sides, but Bury were always the smarter on the ball, and they experienced less difficulty in making headway, for their forwards snapped up a pass with more avidity, and got away with much greater ease than the home side. In the second half this difference between the combatants was more marked, and when Monks headed the first goal from one of the many fine centres from Plant, the issue appeared settled. As a last resource, Settle came from outside to inside left, and after a very feeble exhibition in the former position had the felicity of scoring an equalising point with one of the cleverest shots seen at Goodison Park for many a day. Everton were decidedly fortunate in being able to claim a share of the honours, for as a body they were an inferior act to their opponents. For reasons already stated, the greater difference between the teams was noticeable in the forward division and whereas on the Everton side were witnessed ragged, desultory and uneven movements, on that of the visitors harmony and smart combination were the distinctive features one could scarcely expect anything else from an experimental forward line like that which represented Everton but nevertheless, there was weakness discernable despite the drawbacks mentioned, which at times was only too painfully apparent. The extreme wings were far from successful, and the difference of a few yards of Settle, which brought him from inside to outside left, simply dispossessed him of all ability to give even a fair exhibition. One redeeming feature was forthcoming, however, before the finish and the shot, which he whizzed past Montgomery, must be entered to his credit account as balancing a big proportion of the total on the debtor side. On the right wing Sharp, was only moderate, for the speedy outside man refers the drudgery to be worked off his partner. This Paterson was not able to achieve, and the Bury left half fairly had the measure of the pair. At halfback Everton were seen to greater advantage, and the whole line had their hands full with the dashing forwards of the opposition. Wolstenholmes had rarely experienced such a gruelling as Sagar and Plant treated him to, for this pair were continually harassing him with clever combination and in tricate footwork; but he struck to his work pluckily although he had palpably more than he could manage as the game progressed. Booth gave a capital display, and Blythe filled Abbott's place creditably, though the latter will be warmly welcomed in his usual position again. Further behind, Balmer played one of his best games, his kicking being clean and effective and his tackling particularly fine, while Watson accomplished some smart feat, although Richards seemed to have little difficulty in getting the better of him. Kitchen was in goal, vice Muir, and no custodian could have given a better display than the man who usually guards the reserve citadel. One or two clearances were considerably above average merit, a full length one from Sagar, when a goal seemed even more than certainty and another from the irrepressible Plant, which was tipped over the bar, being really clear. Coming to the Bury team, one must congratulate them on their performance, and there is no doubt they are a capable all rounds side. Not a weak place was noticeable from front to rear, and they held a decided advantage over Everton in this respect. The forwards were full of dash; when a pass came; no time was wasted in getting into a favourable position. The wings were very clever. Sagar and Plant doing excellent work, and the former opened out the game for his partner in grand style. Richards was the star on the right, for Monks, though very smart, stuck to the ball too tenaciously; but as a line the Bury quintet will want some stopping by the most skilful defenders, judged from their form at Goodison Park. The halfbacks were fully equal to the front rank in merit; they tackled well, and fed their forwards most judiciously; whilst further behind McEwan and Lindsay were a most reliable pair of full backs. Montgomery kept a good goal, and the Bury team sustained their reputation as being one of the most dangerous eleven's in the League. Their forward play was extremely incisive, and might with advantage be copied by some other teams, for not only was the midfield work smart and effective, but the excellence was carried to the goalmouth, and any but a most expert custodian would have been more often beaten than was Kitchen between the Everton posts.
THE EVERTON SECRETARYSHIP.
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Monday 21 October 1901
Referring the Everton Secretaryship, re which Mr V. Wallace (Dundee) left for Liverpool to-day, the "Athletic News," says it is only the on the eve of the election of a person to this important post that serious attention has been directed to this matter. With the team doing well, the bulk the Everton Club supporters have taken little interest the event, for the to them everything has gone on up till now as if a full-fledged Secretary had the ruling ot affairs. It is only when a breakdown, such as occurred at Nottingham, takes place that the rank and file want know, you know, who managing the show. When on serenely the man who planks down sixpence every time is quite content, and does not bother about such a detail as to who is the Secretary of the Club. But the sportsmen the other side the ground are not so easily satistied. There are six starters in the competition, but to my mind five them are heavily weighted. However, shall hear more after tonight's meeting.
EVERTON v. BURY.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Monday 21 October 1901
Played Goodison Park, before about 20.000 spectators . Playing with the sun in their faces. Bury started in great style, but met with a fine defence. Montgomery afterwards saved from Abbott, Kitchen effected wonderful clearance. Neither side could score before tho interval. Early the second half Plant and Monks tested Kitchen, who cleared splendidly. Montgomery, too, was frequently called upon, but Bury were smarter on the ball than their opponents. After twentv minutes' play Monks converted a splendid centre by Plant, but Settle equalised with wonderful shot. Tho result was a draw 1 goal each.
EVERTON v BURY
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 21 October 1901
The League match was played at Goodison Park before 18,000 spectators. Everton won the toss, and Bury started. Four corners fell in rapid succession but Kitchen and his backs prevailed. Richards gained a favourable opening, but shot wide, and McEwan checked the home right when nicely situated. Fast play followed, and both goals were visited in rapid succession. A corner was conceded by Balmer, and this proving fruitless, Everton were quickly away to the opposite goal, where Abbott forced a similar opening without avail. Montogomery saved splendidly from Abbott on his knees, and throwing away, the Bury forwards raced down, only to find Kitchen dealing excellently with a header from Sagar. Wolstenholme grandly stopped a shot from Wood in the goal mouth, and Balmer drove the Bury left back in rare style. At the interval there was no score. On resuming Bury began to force the pace, but could not score, the home backs and Kitchen rendering fine service. Plant whipped across several centres without avail, but at length Monks got his head to one which came in almost from the goal line, and Bury were a point in front, Kitchen having no chance of saving. Everton strove hard, and after a rush on the left wing, Settle obtained, and, steadying himself, scored a magnificent goal. The home team improved after this success, but could not score again, and the result was-
Everton 1 Bury 1
Everton;- Kitchen, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Blythe, half-backs; Sharp, Paterson, Young, Abbott and Settle, forwards.
Bury;- Montgomery, goal; Lindsay, and McEwan, backs; Johnston, Thorpe, and Ross, half-backs; Richards, Monk, Wood, Sagar, and Plant, forwards. Referee, Mr. Sutcliffe.
EVERTON v BURY
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 21 October 1901
The Bury team, who are very popular in Liverpool, provided the attraction at Goodison Park, glorious weather favouring the fixture. Bury played the identical eleven that represented them the previous week. Everton, however, made one doubtful change in substituting Kitchen for Muir, whilst injuries necessitated both Taylor and Bell being dropped. Abbott was drafted to the inside left. Blythe taking the former’s usual position at left half, Settle playing out-side left. There was a splendid attendance, quite 20,000 being present when the following sides appeared;-
Everton.- Kitchen, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain) and Blythe, half-backs; Sharp, Paterson, Young, Abbott, and Settle, forwards.
Bury;- Montgomery, goal; Lindsay, and McEwan, backs; Johnston, Thorpe, and Ross, half-backs; Richards, Monks, Wood, Sagar, and Plant, forwards.
Wood led off Everton facing a strong sun, there being no breeze worth mentioning Monks and Richards soon tested Blythe, but after a few exchanges the leather travelled behind. The Blues took up the attack on their right, and Sharp shot across, McEwan and Lindsay being all at sea, though the left back did rob Paterson clumsily. Bury then sailed away merrily, and were soon opposite Kitchen, a bully ensuing before his sticks. Thorpe finally shot over. Bury were unquestionably having the best of matters, and from the goal kick they again dashed to the front, Wood forcing a second corner. This was beautifully placed by Plant, and Wood was on the point of heading into the net when Watson rushed up. Abbott made one brilliant shot, which brought the Bury custodian to mother earth, where he just succeeded in averting disaster, whilst a moment later Booth put in a magnificent shot, which just failed to find it’s billet. Play was being furiously contested and at this stage there was little between either side. Balmer saved his charge in great style. Sharp was cheered for a couple of fast spins and centres, but though they tried hard and often they could not find the Bury net. Sagar, Wood, and Monks made a very pretty combined movements, and when all the halves had been beaten Balmer again came to the rescue in brilliant fashion, being, hugely cheered by the spectators. Wolstenholme put his forwards in possession, but the smart half-back play of the “Shakers” prevented them making much progress. Sharp twice tried to get away without effect, and centre work was the order for a time. Eventually Everton groused themselves, Linday and Sharp moving off, Abbott shooting in, following which Young was within an ace of doing the trick, owing to McEwan’s mistake. The pressure was kept up, but all attempts to lower Montgomery’s colours were abortive. A most exciting episode followed at the Everton end, Johnson gave to Richards, the latter transferring to Monks, from whom Kitchen cleared, the ball going to Wood, who seemed certain to score. Wolstenholme, however, put his foot down and prevented the sphere passing into the net, being loudly cheered for the feat. A free kick to Bury was driven over the line, and at half-time neither side had scored. Young resumed operations before an attendance of fully 25,000 though there was at first little to rouse their enthusiasm, the opening few minutes being devoted to a series of throws-in. bury were the first to make any serious attack, Plant getting up on the left wing, Wolstenholme, however, forcing him to send outside. Some tricky play by Wood enabled Plant to get in a stinging shot. Kitchen bringing off a brilliant save, a performance which he repeated a moment later from Monks. Both sets of players now seemed to have become thoroughly aroused, and on behalf of Everton Paterson had a clear opening, with none but the goalkeeper in front of him. Nervousness or hesitancy, however, cost his side a certain score, as he allowed McEwan to take the ball from him when it should have been in the net. The attack by Everton was maintained for some little time afterwards, Sharp making a poor attempt when a splendid opportunity presented itself. After quiet exchanges near centre Blythe served up, and Settle sent the ball across, but it travelled high over the bar. A corner to Bury was not taken advantage of, the Blues getting away to the centre, where the respective half backs indulged in some ineffectual headwork. The tameness of the game at this point was almost painful. Interest was renewed, however, when McEwan was seen dashing along at top speed, and finishing up with a shot, which Kitchen just succeeded in lifting over the bar, the subsequent corner being fruitless. Bury were now having much the better of the exchanges, the forwards being quicker on the ball and more certain in their directions for goal. At length Everton forced a corner, after Paterson had made a gallant bid for goal, this resulting like all the previous ones in utter failure. After Paterson and Settle (who had exchanged places with Abbott) each looked like scoring. Plant beat Wolstenholme and Balmer, centring finely from the goal line, and Monk headed past Kitchen. This success acted as a grand stimulant, the Bury forwards constantly worrying the home defence. Settle made a run and shot on his own, but, though a good one, it failed to reach it’s intended billet. A little later, following some scrambling work, Abbott put in a great shot, Montgomery returning equally well. Eight minutes from the finish Everton got to the front, and Settle took aim with terrific force, scoring a most brilliant goal, Montgomery having no earthly chance of saving. This success was greeted with tremulous cheers on the part of the spectators. The closing stages of the game were of a most exciting description, and were all in favour of the home team, who, however, failed to score again, and the result was a draw -1 goal each.
NOTES ON SATURDAY’S FOOTBALL
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, October 21 1901
The general remark heard on leaving the Goodison Park ground on Saturday afternoon was, “”well, the Everton players can consider themselves lucky that they have not been well beaten.” Comparing the play of both teams, this, without doubt was reasonable criticism. Somehow or other the Bury representatives always show up well at Goodison Park, and manage to take the shine off the Everton men. This was so on Saturday, to all intents and purposes. The visitors fully deserved a couple of points, and why they did not secure them is somewhat difficult to say, for they were the better team all round. The absence of Bell last week at Nottingham completely upset the forward play of Everton, and now, with Taylor an absentee, the disorganisation is even more noticeable. At present the front line is very disappointing. It lacks cohesion-at any rate, it did on Saturday, and badly, too. With Bell away, the master mind is lacking that acts for and guides the rest of the string and practically pushes them forward to victory. Against Bury they showed little of the old “go,” their work being ragged and selfish, and they were nearly always well beaten when it came to a tussle with their opponents. The disposition of the left wing was also badly arranged, and those responsible for such a mistake had better think twice before perpetrating the same error again; it savours very much like amateurish management and a desire to experiment. It is well some points were collected during the first half dozen games played-they furnish something to look back upon. Bury, who deserved the best congratulations, kept the home defence hard at work pretty well throughout the game. Kitchen who was brought from the Everton reserve team to take Muir’s place in goal, had a rare time of it, and the result bears creditable testimony to his work. It looks as though Everton directors were not satisfied with Muir’s performance at Nottingham. There were four or five of them present at the match against the Forest, and probably they thought he ought to have stopped some of these four goals. He was therefore, not given a chance against Bury; but even had Muir been in his old position, which he has filled very creditably, for several seasons, he could not have done better than his understudy, kitchen. However, this does not stop supporters of the club and others from talking. The opinion expressed is that the “dropping” of Muir is another doubtful piece or wisdom on the part of the Everton directorate. People want to know if they are prepared to leave him out of the League team altogether; and, if so, why? “Surely,” they are saying, “not on account of those four goals; “if that be the cause, then a few more of the players ought to keep Muir company.” Next Saturday the Everton team go to Blackburn. The Rovers are badly in want of a few points.
LIVERPOOL AND DISTRICT NOTES
Athletic News - Monday 21 October 1901
By The Loiterer
THE EVERTON SECRETARYSHIP
It is only on the eye of the election of a person to this important post that serious attention has been directed to this matter. With the team doing well, the bulk of the Everton Club’s supporters have taken little interest in the event, for to them everything has gone on up to now as if a full-fledged secretary had the ruling of affairs. It is only when a breakdown, such as occurred at Nottingham, takes place that the rank and file want to know, you know, who is manging the show. When everything goes on serenely the man who planks down his sixpence every time is quite content, and does not bother about such a detail as to who is the secretary of the club. But the sportsmen on the other side of the ground are not so easily satisfied. There are six starters in the competition, but to my mind five of them are heavily weighted. However, we shall hear more after to-night’s meeting.
EVERTON IN LUCK’S WAY
Athletic News - Monday 21 October 1901
By Nondescript
Lest the headline hereto should be open to misconstruction, it would be best to say at once that Everton had both sorts of luck on Saturday-good and bad. After such a trouncing as they had got the previous week, an attendance numbering well on for 20,000 I should think, was a big slice off the fatted calf for them to begin with. On the other hand, the Goodison directorate had to face the redoubtable Bury team minus such mainstays of the forward rank as Bell and Taylor, one of whom is still suffering from damages sustained in the Sheffield United match, while the other had put his foot in a hole at Nottingham. Thus their reassorted eleven must have been matter for much misgivings before the match, and fears had made considerable headway round the ring ten minutes or so before the finish that he was to be another dark afternoon for the locals. From observations, which one could not miss hearing on the way up, there appeared to be more sympathy for Everton’s deposed goalkeeper Muir than approval of the policy of directorate in substituting Kitchen for the regular gentleman between the posts. However, the opinion of the powers that be that the desperate misdeeds on someone’s part of the Saturday previous called for desperate remedies was fully vindicated here so far as Kitchen was concerned, for he had a much bigger heap of work to do than Montgomery, and got through it without reproach, for it appeared to me that he had not much chance of preventing the goal which Bury took some way on in the second half. Be it said also that the visitors quite deserved this point, for their attack had been smarter and more incisive all along, and in shots at goal they averaging; three or four to one the other end. However, the subdued excitement of the Evertonian section was given the opportunity of cutting its bonds eight minutes before the finish, when a chance shot from Settle beat Montgomery all the way, and the game ended one each.
EVERYONE SATISFIED—NO COMPLAINTS
Bury would, of course, have liked to win, nor would victory have been begrudged them, for their football earned more points of merit. However, the result must have given the greatest satisfaction to the greatest number, and there was precious little discoverable which anyone could grumble. The game was hard fought, there were few dull moments, and at times the pace was a cracker. And, although Bury plied the opposing custodian the oftener there were two very bristling situations in their goalmouth, one each half, when the Everton forwards claimed, as men will claim when they are treading the goal-line, that the ball had been through. In one case it was only a matter of inches when Montgomery gathered a fast shot from Abbott, but the affair in the second half was not nearly so close. Bury goal came in this wise; Plant, whose left foot was generally being employed to advantage, beat Wolstenholme near the corner and centred square. Richards met but failed to divert the ball, which came to Monks, and a header did the needful. Everton’s equaliser dated from a throw in on the left, and Settle, fastening on the ball, drew a bow venture and had the satisfaction of finding the far corner of the net. This, to some extent, atoned for a previous failure, when, soon after the interval, he missed converting a cross from Sharp, to put the needful touch on which would have been child’s play to him five times out of six. The first really good try he had when he exchanged into his proper place at inside left came off trumps, and I cannot help thinking that if he had kept there all along the wing would have done infinitely, better work. Their side of the ground ought to have been made the dangerous quarter in the first forty-five minutes, for the Bury defenders must have been sorely bothered by the slanting rays of a brilliant sun, and what should have been a great advantage to Everton in winning the toss was largely discounted faulty by generalship. At any rate, it seemed to me.
COMMENTS.
One cannot congratulate the Bury directors upon the success they have achieved with their new autumn fashions, which both for pattern and cut fill the eye in manner becoming to a club which has won the English Cup, and hopes to do so again. Indeed, there was much to remind one on Saturday of the time two years ago when their pluck and honest endeavour and a determination to keep going at it lifted Lancashire’s head out of the dust. Nor were they mere rushers, for they played the game skilfully. Outsiders might have marvelled last week that the braw laddie McLuckie, the pride of Gigg-lane-wben travelling well—had been parted with, but there are none found. I guess, among those with a more intimate knowledge of the Bury team and all its works to doubt the wisdom of such a change, though all will join in the hope that the lanky Jordanhill youth will please his new masters, and assist in pulling things into shape at Aston. His successor, Wood, possesses a different style altogether, which has a keen contempt for the dancing master business and is built on go-ahead lines. Monks seems to be a thorough workman, and Johnston and Thorpe belong to the sort who are for ever plugging away. The first-named might be likened onto a second edition of “Rab” Howell, while Thorpe, if ungainly, perhaps in some of his movements, will gain polish with increased experience. He allowed Young precious little spare room on Saturday. The remaining newcomer, Lindsay, can thump at the ball with the best of them, added to which he is a fearless tackier, and, a little steadier than his partner, he shared the honours of the afternoon in this particular department with Balmer, who often enough got his side out of tight corner. I thought Ross played as well as any man on the field, a circumstance accounting for the partial failure of Sharp, who was rarely allowed a clear gallop, while, after paying due regard to the efficiency of Sagar and Plant, the most captivating forward was Richards, who will be hard to push out of distinguished honours if he keeps his form. A brilliant piece of feinting where he fairly outwitted a cluster of three of the Everton defenders, was one the tit-bits of the afternoon. Everton seemed very pleased to snatch a point. Once they looked a whipped team. They were never laggards in the race, but the best they could do was not nearly good enough, and the touches of tasty footwork which one had occasion to admire a fortnight ago were conspicuously absent, for reasons explained. Settle is not an extreme wing player, while the "worthy Abbott of ’Aveagoodshot,” although moved up nearer the enemy's goal line, failed to transact his usual good business. Once I thought him a better forward than half-back. But I know where his best place is, and that behind a clever wing, and there he takes points from only one or two men. Everton's middle piece was faulty, being slow in comparison, and hampering rather than tending to weld together those in front. I cannot yet come to look upon Young as an ideal centre, but Paterson in the first half put in some very effective touches, and his work was stamped with the hall mark of merit. He does not quite stay to the end of a game, however. The sides were: Everton.--Kitchen; Balmer and Watson : Wolstenholme. Booth (Captain), and Blythe; Sharp, Paterson, Young, Abbott, and Settle. Bury .-Montgomery; Lindsay and McEwen; Johnston, Thorpe, and Ross; Richards, Monks, Wood, Sagar, and Plant. Referee. C. E. Sutcliffe (Rawtenstall).
EVERTON-SECRETARYSHIP.
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Tuesday 22 October 1901
MR. WALLACE IN FINAL VOTE.
Mr W. C. Cuff, solicitor, Liverpool, has been appointed Secretary and Manager of Everton Football Club in succession to Mr. Molyneanx. The Directors of the Club had meeting last night, when those six candidates who had been placed on tho short list were in attendance. In all there were 128 applicants, and the number was reduced until only half a dozen remained, viz.:— Mr . Cuff, one of the Directors and interim Secretary dating the vacancy ; W. Wallace, Dundee ; Mr Thomas Maley, Celtic F.C. (brother Mr W. Maley); Mr Mangnall, Burnley ;Mr Wales, "Liverpool Mercury:" Mr Wilson, Secretary, Liverpool and District Football Association; and Dickie Boyle, the international half-back. They were each separately tested in financial matters for a quarter of hour, after which there was vote, which resulted in Cuff, Wallace, Maley, and Boyle being still in the running. Subsequently there was along discussion,and the first-mentioned pair were left the final vote, the result being that Mr Wallace was ousted by Mr Cuff by one vote. Considering that Mr Cuff was a former Director, had filled the position lately, which meant a lot, Mr Wallace has to be congratulated on the strong stand made against the local influence, and the vote indicates the favourable impression Mr. Wallace must have made as an expert and able football manager. It is understood that the salary is like £300 per annum.
EVERTON SECRETARYSHIP.
Dundee Evening Post - Tuesday 22 October 1901
At a meeting of the Directors of the Everton Football Club last night Mr W. C. Cuff, solicitor, Liverpool, was appointed secretary and manager of the club salary of $300 per annum. There were 128 applicants for the post.
WC CUFF
Lancashire Evening Post-Saturday 26 October 1901
as I anticipated last week, Mr. W.C. Cuff, a Liverpool solicitor, has been appointed secretary of Everton F.C., in succession to Mr. R. Molyneux, resigned, out of 100 applicants. Mr. Cuff acted as secretary protem, and showed proficiecy that none of his competitors really had an innings. The most formiable of them was Boyle, of the team.
THE EVERTON F.C. SECRETARY
Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 22 October 1901
Last night, at a directors’ meeting Mr. W. C. Cuff was appointed to fill the position of secretary, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. R. Molyneux.
BURY PLAY GRANDLY AT EVERTON, WHERE THE TOFFEES EFFECT A LUCKY DRAW
Football Chat and Athletic World-Tuesday, October 22, 1901
Everton’s fearful cropper at Nottingham had not imbued their followers with confidence as to the probable outcome of their next match on the card, which was against the energetic Bury eleven, particularly as Bell and Taylor were unavailable. You see Bury had scored four goals the same day Everton were losing a like number! In their “small fry” days Bury were wont to consider themselves lucky to so much as claim “friendly” recognition from the Toffees, who usually put them to sleep most readily. Then when Bury forced itself into Standard I., Everton for a period had all the best of the exchanges. But times have altered, and during several seasons past Everton have received precious little change out of their shillings tendered to the lively Shakers; certainly none for four seasons at Bury, whilst but one victory in three years had been Everton’s Goodison Park portion, where the pair again met on Saturday. The big alteration in the Bury eleven compared with that doing duty in their previous visit aroused an additional sort of interest in the marine city, where they would like to know “how it is done,” i.e., the annual discovery of men like Johnson, Thorpe Monks, &c. these three Stalybridge artistes, who are making such a rapid bid for first-class fame, were making their initial appearance at Goodison Park, and a very good one, too, as it happened, as also was Linsay, their right back. Then the great goal-getting Wood, with a record of seven such to his credit, was likely to claim the attention of both Booth and the crowd. There must be some merit in a man who can at a minute’s notice fill the shoes of a James Settle, James McLuckie, or a John Pray; and these are Wood’s credentials! Muir’s goalkeeping for Everton this season has not touched his old standard by a long way, and it being held he might have saved two of the Notts Forest goals the previous week, it came about that he was now dropped in favour of Kitchen, a splendidly built athlete hailing from Buxton, now in his forth season with Everton. It was well nigh two years since Kitchen had last helped the Leaguers, whilst Muir had never previously been “dropped” from the team in the true sense of the word. The inability of Bell and Taylor to turn out left Everton in a quandary for an outside left, and in passing, it may be remarked as rather strange that a club of such financial wealth should practically restrict itself to one first-class player for this post. They attempted to tide over the difficulty by calling up Abbott from left half-back to partner Settle, the latter being moved to the outer berth. Abbott’s place was filled by Blythe a rufus-headed Jarrovian. There was another big gate present to witness a game which ran chiefly upon the lines anticipated, viz., Everton engaged in a struggle to keep their heads above water. Only two goals were scored, both in the second half. That of Bury was obtained twenty-five minutes after the cross over, and was one of a similar type to the trio the Shakers put on at Goodison Park last Boxing Day, Plant crossing right over the mouth and the ball headed through by Monks, Kitchen being totally uncovered. As in the preceding portion, the game continued with the active Bury chaps generally just the necessary inch in front of their rivals in the race for possession, and it looked a forlorn hope indeed for the Toffees. But just when things looked blackest, Settle having gone to inside-left again, equalised the score against his old club by shooting a really magnificent goal. This imbued the Toffees with fresh spirit, and Abbott almost gained the winning point from a thunderbolt effort. And yet Everton were fortunate to divide the spoil. The Shakers, except at goal and back, were superior to their opponents. They infused more dash and vein into the game than did Everton. For the latter Kitchen kept goal splendidly, for he was heavily plied with shots which he got rid of with an ability worthy of a Sutcliffe. Little fault could be found with either Balmer and Watson after the first ten minutes. But the halves were not very successful in stopping the Bury forwards, Blythe, in particular, proving easy to negotiate, as a rule, the forwards seldom going with the swing so prominent on the other side, although some allowance must be made for the absence of Bell and Taylor, two fine “sons of the Rock.” Settle was never himself on the outside. Sharp was erractic and Young often flattered to deceive. Paterson was the most consistent. When they learn that there is a place for each man, and that each man should be in his place, the Everton forwards will prove move successful. On the Bury side McEwan, despite one bad miss, was the better back. The halves got through ninety minutes’ class work, and in Johnson and Thorpe the Shakers have picked up a couple of real treasures. Forward, Wood kept his recent shooting successes. The right-wing, Monks and Richards, played a really grand game, and were about the best men on the field. Sagar also played well, whilst Plant’s centres were ever dangerous.
PARS ABOUT WELL-KNOWN FOOTBALL MEN
Football Chat and Athletic World- Tuesday, October 22 1901
JACK BELL
Everton's far.-famed left-winger, was severely injured in the Sheffield United match than first impressions indicated. His ankle became very much swollen after the game, and he was confined to his home until the latter end of the week. It is rather rough on Everton that in a season wherein they have seldom been worse situated in the way of powerful forwards, they should have three artistes like Bell, Sharp, and Toman placed hors de combat in the opening month almost.
JACK SHARP
Than whom there are few more popular men the country o'er, both in the world of cricket and football, had recovered sufficiently from the injury sustained in the Everton-Newcastle match to resume his position on the right wing against Notts Forest. The little man was thus enabled to brush up against Iremonger, the lengthy cricketer, who showed such fine form last summer. As in cricket, this couple so shine in football; Iremonger in defence, Sharp in attack. Possibly Iremonger may lay claim to attacking powers also after his dual scoring success in the Stoke match the preceding Saturday.
OLDHAM
Who left Accrington Stanley several years ago to join Everton, and then went on to Blackburn Rovers is now back with the Accrington club again. Truly the wheel of fortune has brought Oldham back again to the very point from which he started.
BERT SHAP
Is not being served up with a plenitude of opportunities to win his spurs in Everton’s League team. This back has yet to make his first appearance in the Toffees’ senior eleven for the current season.
ABBOTT
Everton’s fine half-back was not a success in his small Heath (forward) position against Bury, and the Toffees were glad to restore him to the intermediate line for Saturday’s match at Blackburn.
EVERTON SECRETARYSHIP
Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 22 October 1901
Last night the directors of the Everton Football Club elected Mr. Cuff, one of the their own body, to fill the vacant post of secretary to the club.
EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Mercury - Tuesday 22 October 1901
APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY
Last evening the directors of the Everton Football Club met to fill the position of secretary, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. R. Molyneux. Over 100 applications had been received from all parts of the country, and six candidates were interviewed in order to a final selection. It was decided to appoint Mr. W.C. Cuff to the position. Mr. Cuff has been identified with the directorate of the club since the season 1893-94, and during the past six weeks has carried on the duties of honorary secretary.
THE EVERTON SECRETARYSHIP
Liverpool Evening Express - Tuesday 22 October 1901
APPOINTMENT OF MR. CUFF
At a meeting of the directors of the Everton Football Club last evening, the applications for the position of secretary, in succession to Mr. R. Molyneux, were considered, and it was decided to appoint Mr. W.C. Cuff, one of the directors of the club, to the post. We understand Mr. Cuff will not devote his whole time to the work of the secretaryship.
THE EVERTON F.C. SECRETARY
Liverpool Echo - Tuesday 22 October 1901
APPOINTMENT OF MR. CUFF
Last night at a directors’ meeting Mr. W.C. Cuff was appointed to fill the position of secretary rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. R. Molyneux.
BLACKBURN ROVERS v EVERTON
Liverpool Daily Post - Wednesday 23 October 1901
The Blackburn Rovers directors met on Monday to select the team against Everton in next Saturday’s league match. It was reported that Hardy and Fred Blackburn were both fit to play again, so the team which beat Liverpool on Monday was chosen, except that Gate and Arthur Blackburn were dropped in favour of the old players. The team will therefore be;- McIvor, goal; Crompton, Hardy, Howarth, McClure, Houlker, Whitaker, Somers, McClure, Morgan, and Blackburn.
EDGAR CHADWICK
Bognor Regis Observer - Wednesday 23 October 1901
Edgar Chadwick, the old time Everton player, originally hailed from Blackburn Rovers, so that at the present time he holds quite a unique record among men playing for Southern clubs. He has never had a superior as inside left. His command over the ball when dribbling once tempted a spectator to say that the ball was tied to his ankle with a long bootlace. Although a little slower than he used to be he is still a very reliable man, being particularly strong in defence.
JAMES TRAINER
Trainer, the old Preston North Ender, has been mentioned as a likely man to go out as coach to Australia, a suggestion having been made to the Football Association that such an engagement would do a lot of good and tend to further the interests of the game in the Antipodes. Liberal expenses have been guaranteed, and a suggestion made that in a year or two a representative English team should tour in Australia. At present, however, there is very little chance of the contemplated trip materialising. Trainer, once the prince of goal-keepers, was first brought out by the Wrexham Club, for whom he played for some years before being induced to join the once famous League team. He is now on the retired list.
THE EVERTON SECRETARYSHIP
Burnley Express - Wednesday 23 October 1901
On Monday evening the directors of the Everton Football Club met to fill the position of secretary, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. R. Molyneux. Over 100 applications had been received from all parts of the country, including Mr. Mangnall, the secretary to the Burnley F.C., and six candidates were interviewed in order to a final selection. It was decided to appoint Mr. W.C. Cuff to the position. Mr. Cuff has been identical with the directorate of the club since the season 1893-94, and during the past six weeks has carried on the duties of honorary secretary.
COMMENTS ON SPORTS
Burnley Express - Wednesday 23 October 1901
By Lynx II
It cannot be said that the display of the Everton team against Bury at Goodison Park on Saturday was by any means reassuring. They gathered one point, it is true, but the dispassionate spectator must have admitted to himself that this was luckily earned. On the general play the Bury eleven were far and away the better lot, being quicker on the ball and infinitely smarter when in front of goal. It is only fair to Everton to point out that both Bell and Taylor were absentees; the former through injury, and the latter through illness. In consequence of this Abbott was drafted into the front line, and though that steady and reliable, half-back performed by no means badly in a position not altogether new to him, he was a trifle on the slow side. It seems rather a reflection upon the reserves that none of them should have been deemed fitted to come into the first team. On the other hand, it may be construed into a reflection upon the judgement of the Everton directorate.
The appointment of Mr. W.C. Cuff to the position of secretary of the Everton Club vice Mr. R. Molyneux resigned has been announced. Mr. Cuff, who has been a director of the company for some years, was more closely identified with the combination team than the League eleven, though he is a persona grate with all the players. He has considerable knowledge both of the game and the inner management of football organisations. He is a solicitor practising in this city.
DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING
Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 25 October 1901
The new Central Technical School and Museum, which is to-day to be formally opened by the Duke of Devonshire, President of the Council, was designed by Mr. E.W. Mountford, F.R.I.B.A., of London. On the suggestion of the Library, Museum, and Arts Committee the design was in some respects altered; the arched pediments of the frontage to William Bronw-street being replaced by pointed pediments, as more in keeping with the adjacent building of the Brown Museum. The contractors for the buildings were Messrs. Joshua Henshaw and Sons, of Liverpool. The site comprises 2,900 square yards, and the height of the elevation to Byrom-street, which, with its sixteen tall Ionic columns is very striking and bold, is 84 feet. The excavations for the foundation were in solid sandstone t=rock of the Triassic formation. The basement, ground floor, and first floor are occupied by the offices, lecture halls, and classrooms of the Technical School. The two upper floors are museum galleries, and the effect of this extension is to enlarge the Museum to three times its former size, so that, after the British Museum, it is now the largest in the United Kingdom. The chemical department of the Technical School is, however, placed at the top of the building in a cross gallery specially designed for the purpose. It comprises a lofty and spacious laboratory. On the top of the building also is an observatory, fitted with an equatorial telescope and transit instruments for the use of the nautical College. The building is constructed of Darley Dale sandstone, technically known as of the “millstone grit” series. Ancaster stone, of finer and softer quality, is used for the bases and capitals of the pillars of the interior. This stone was quarried at Grantham, Lincolnshire. The steps and landing are of fine-grained Shelpey flags, obtained near Huddersfield.
EVERTON SECRETARYSHIP
Scottish Referee - Friday 25 October 1901
Mr. Wallace, the Dundee secretary, was on the short leet of six for the Everton secretaryship, and reached the final vote, being ultimately only defeated by one vote by Mr. Cuff, (Spelled in paper Cust) solicitor, who has been acting as secretary “ad interim.” Mr. Wallace is an able official, and his loss to Dundee would have been a great one.
EVERTON STUFF
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 26 October 1901
I am sorry, says Tom Tiddler, to hear that Everton’s centre forward. Toman, is not recovering rapidly from that compound fracture of the right leg, which he received early in the season. He is still in Stanley Hospital, and I am told that, owing to some mistake in setting the bone when he was at first admitted, the work has -had to be done over again ; causing him intense pain, and prolonging the period of his recovery, and his return to football, if ever does return.
Saturday last was the first match the season in which Everton have not had a man hurt. That may be to Bury’s credit, though I rather think the Toffees’ caution was a contributory cause ; Sharp was palpably nervous and disinclined to take risks, and probably some of his colleagues had the fate of their crippled brethren in their thoughts. Poor old Liverpool could not boast even one day’s exemption from accidents, for the Welsh half. Parry, was knocked out in the second half, making five men who have been placed the injured list since the kick-off. Everton have had four, irrespective minor casualties. It has been suggested that the two clubs should combine to start a Cripples’ Home. Everton were never nearer their first defeat of the season at home than they were last Saturday. Bury fairly held them the first half, over-ran them the second, and scored what I have little doubt would have been the only goal the game had it not been played at Goodison. It is on these occasions that the advantage to a team of playing on their own pitch is seen; the shame of being beaten before their own supporters nerved the Toffees to concert pitch. But Bury were the better team on the day’s play, and if that is an average specimen of it, their place in the League table ought to be above Everton and not below.
As I anticipated last week. Mr. W . C. Cuff, a Liverpool solicitor, has been appointed secretary of Everton F.C., in succession to Mr. R. Molyneux, resigned, out of 100 applicants. Mr. Cuff acted as secretary pro tem, and showed such proficiency that none of his competitors really had an innings. The most formidable of them was Boyle, a member of the team.
TODAY’S TEAM NES
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 26 October 1901
EVERTON v BLACKBURN ROVERS
At Blackburn; Kick-off 3.15
Everton; Kitchen, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth, and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
EVERTON COMBINATION v BLACKBURN ROVERS RESERVE
At Goodison Park; Kick-off 3.
Everton Combination- Muir, goal; Eccles and B. Sharp, backs; Boyle, Clarke, and Brown, half-backs; Roche, Rankin, Proudfoot, Bone, and Chadwick, forwards.
EVERTON v BARROW
(Lancashire Senior Cup)
At Barrow; Exchange Station 10 a. m., Kick-off 3.
Everton; Kitchen, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth, and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
EVERTON v STONEYHURST
At Stonehurst; Exchange Station 1.35; Kick-off 2.30
Everton.- Kitchen, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth, and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
BLACKBURN ROVERS v EVERTON
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 26 October 1901
By “Rover.”
For the attractive fixture at Ewood Pak, to-day, brighter and finer weather could not have been desired, and after the Rovers’ brilliant form of last week a very large attendance was expected. The Rovers had one absentee, Gate again taking Fred Blackburn’s place on the left wing, and Hardy coming in at left full back after a fortnight’s absence with an injured leg. Everton were at full strength, Bell reappearing at outside left. Teams;-
Rovers.- McIvor, goal; Crompton (Captain)and Hardy, backs; Howarth, McClure, and Houlker, half-backs; A. Whittaker, Somers, Dewhurst, Morgan, and Gate, forwards.
Everton.- Kitchen, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain) and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Patterson, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
Referee; Mr. F. Kirkham.
Everton were the first out, closely followed by Crompton at the head of the Rovers, who met with a warm reception. There were about 9,000 spectators. Dewhurst started towards the Darwen end, and in the first minute the Rovers were smart, a pretty bout of passing ending in Dewhurst losing the ball to Tom Booth. Everton’s left, however, made no headway, and Somers, finding clever footwork with a pretty pass, sent Arnold Whittaker right along the touch-line. Watson tackled the little Rover fiercely, but nevertheless the latter got in his shot, the ball speeding high over the bar amid a roar of excitement. The Everton men soon found their feet, and a superb display of accurate short passing left the home defence completely, but, as Sharp ran the ball up to the ball goal, McIvor made a daring dash, and roused applause by forcing player and ball over the line. Everton were still in the Rovers’ quarters, but a clever clearance by Crompton gave Somers an opportunity, and with a stylish forward pass the ex-Celt sent Dewhurst racing between the backs, a smart attack ending in a wide shot from Houlker. Booth was clever in midfield and carrying the ball past a couple of opponents the ex-Rover swung the leather out to his right in rare style. Sharp attempted to dribble, with the result that Houlker took the ball off his toe with a brilliant rush, and giving Gate a clear pass, that player screwed into the centre, but poor marksmanship spoiled the effort. In the next minute the home halves had to work hard and strong in resisting the visitors forwards, who led by Young, swung to the assault. Sharp got away, and the crowd grew greatly excited during a 50 yard sprint race between Hardy and the Everton player for the ball, Hardy being loudly cheered as he shot ahead and played over the touch line. From the throw in the home goal had a narrow escape, Wolstenholme crossing beautifully, and Bell pouncing on the ball, tested McIvor with a brilliant shot. There were loud calls for the Rovers to play up, and little Whittaker raced away on the right. Watson came on, but the Rovers bustled through and struck the post with a beautiful drive, low and hard. Gate was pulled up close to the Everton goal. A few minutes later, following splendid work by the Everton forwards, disaster befell the Rovers, Patterson heading past McIvor in a goal-mouth scrimmage- first blood for Everton. The Rovers now attacked with spirit, a hot volley from Dewhurst striking an Everton defender, and upon Howarth lifting the sphere back into the mouth of the goal Morgan headed wide with Palmer charging at his shoulder. Settle and Bell came away with a rattle, but Crompton took the ball off the ex-Bury man’s toe and cleared amid cheers. the referee was hooted for very properly whistling Gate offside as the little Darwen man went away with a clear field. Booth, Sharp and Patterson hereabout tested the crowd to a pretty display of footwork, but a free kick against Settle sent the Rovers through the opposing defence with an irresistible rush. Morgan with a golden opportunity shot hard and low but a yard wide. The Everton forwards were next away from a long kick by Booth and Settle was too clever for Crompton, McClure having to give a corner in hot haste to save his goal. Then the Rovers’ backs cleared, and Somers passing right across the field gave Gate a clear opening but from his centre Morgan shot feebly. In the next minute Gate shot into Kitchen’s hands from 40 yards, and the keeper clearing weakly a scrimmage took place in the goal mouth. A corner kick followed, and in the fight for possession a penalty kick was awarded. The Rovers for some offence which the crowd of players in the goal mouth made it impossible to see from the Press box. A Whittaker took the kick, but a groan of disappointment went up when his shot was soon to strike Kitchen’s foot. The Rovers now attacked again and again with energy. So severe was the pressure that on several occasions the visitors resorted to questionable tactics in defence. Twice Kitchen saved brilliant efforts, and once Watson got the ball away with three Rovers standing almost on the goal line.
Half-time; Everton 1, Rovers 0.
There would be about 10,000 spectators when Young sent the ball on the last stage of its journey. Although the Rovers were a goal behind, the men had played hard and well, meeting with none the best of luck. The only really poor man was Hardy, at left back, whose kicking had been visibly feeble. Everton were first away, Sharp dribbling along the left beautifully, and Houlker resorted to a foul to stop him. Crompton subsequently kicked away from under the crossbar; but Settle, gaining possession, came into the goal at a rare rate, McClure fouling him just outside the penalty line. A yard nearer goal and a penalty kick for Everton would have been a certainly. To loud cheering Dewhurst led the Rovers away, and the suddenness of the rush taking the defence by surprise, the centre forward had a golden chance of equalising, but dallying tactics allowed Balmer to clear. A clever pass from McClure set Gate a-going. Balmer made a dash for the Rover, but the latter neatly tricked his opponent, and fired hard, straight, and low for goal. The shot was a beauty, but Kitchen fell on the ball. After a hot scrimmage almost on the goal-line an Everton boot pushed the sphere round the goal-post. From the corner kick Houlker lifted the ball over the heads of the crowd into the goalmouth, but Kitchen kicked out. The Rovers were now allowing Everton defence no rest, making rush after rush, and the cheering was deafening. A magnificent volley from McClure was saved by Kitchen in marvellous fashion, and the resulting corner kick was cleared. Dribble fast, and shoot as they would, the Rovers could not force the ball past Kitchen. The Everton forwards at last stole away, but beautiful play by Crompton sent the sphere back into the visitors’ goal mouth, and Haworth sent in a tremendous drive, which was, however, fully a yard high. A minute later, the ball came out of a scrimmage in the visitors’ goal mouth for McClure to shoot wildly towards the clouds. Again the Rovers swung forward, and a clipping pass from right to left gave Gate a clever run into goal, but the Darwen lad failed with a grand chance. Everton now livened up, and following a clearance by hardy, McClure fielded and kicked away a grand effort from Young. Back went the Rovers, and excitement ran high as the three inside forwards closed in on the goal. But McClure, who shot with tremendous power, was inaccurate. A smart dash and clever shot by Settle put the home citadel in jeopardy; but fortunately for the Rovers the Evertonian was slightly off the mark. The Rovers now made a series of speedy assaults, but in front of goal could never do right. A couple of corners following a clever save by Kitchen, from a smart shot by Morgan, taxed the Everton backs to the utmost, but they came through with colours flying. A scene of tremendous excitement followed yet another great effort by the Blue and Whites. Kitchen saved three times at close quarters in brilliant manner, and upon the ball again coming in a group of players fought madly for possession under the crossbar. A corner was the only result, and a minute later the Rovers came along at a rattling pace, and Dewhurst planted the ball in the net amidst cheers. the Rovers’ equalising goal had the effect of livening up the Everton forwards, who had done practically nothing this half. Crompton and his men beat back a trio of warm attacks, and a pass from Somers enabled Whittaker to lift the ball well into the goal mouth. Here Balmer miskicked, and Dewhurst made a hard sprint for possession. The ball, however, was travelling too fast. A minute later Dewhurst and his right wing swung forward, and breaking clean through McClure, dashed the ball past Kitchen in beautiful style from fully 20 yards’ range. Rovers took the lead ten minutes from finish. The ovation that McClure received was something for a player to long remember. A minute later Kitchen cleared badly. Gate knocked the ball into the net again amidst another roar of applause, this making the Rovers certain winners, and the ex-Darwen lad had his hand nearly wrung off by his jubilant comrades. A few minutes later the Rovers left the field the winners of one of the finest games ever seen at Ewood Park. Result; Rovers 3, Everton 1.
ACCIDENT TO A ROVERS PLAYER.
Lancashire Evening Post - Monday 28 October 1901
While taking part in the match between the Rovers Reserve and Everton Reserve, at Everton, on Saturday, Arthur Blackburn, full back, met with nasty accident. Early in the second half he received a kick in the lower part of the abdomen, and was obliged leave the field. On getting back home B'ackburn consulted Dr. Gray, who ordered him keep his bed for several days.
BARROW v. EVERTON.
Lancashire Evening Post - Monday 28 October 1901
At Barrow. in dull, equally weather, before a capital attendance. Barrow won the toss, and took advantage of a stiff breeze. Everton took up the play, and Sharp shot wretchedly. Higgin made a good run, but Abbott cleared. Sharp, at the other end, had another ineffective shot. Play was transferred, and Ross called upon Kitchen. Young broke away, and gave to Bell, who in turn passed to Settle, who with the goal at his mercy, shot over. Bell had a shy, but sent yards wide. Findley was cheered for nearly robbing Sharp when dangerous. Play ruled fast, and Barrow all but scored. Sanders was next conspicuous. Bell made tracks from Duguid, but Findlay cleared at the expense of a corner, which Sanders cleared, amidst applause. Another corner to Everton was again cleared Sanders, and play was again in the visitors territory. Cunningham neatly placed to Walker, who missed by about a couple of feet. Kitchen had save a header from Sanders, and Ecclcaton had exceedingly hard lines with a lengthy drive. Bell transferred play temporarily. Hands against Balmer looked dangerous, and Hall struck Kitchen with his shot. Midfield play was now the order, and Watson was next conspicuous, calling upon the home custodian with a lengthy shot. Later Settle scored. Half-time—Everton 1, Barrow 0.
BLACKBURN ROVERS 3 EVERTON 1
October 28 1901. The Liverpool Courier
Kicthen saves a Whittaker's Penalty kick .
Fine though rather hazy weather prevailed at Blackburn on Saturday, when Everton met the Rovers for the first time this season in a League match. At 3-15 the teams faced as follows: - Everton: - Kitchen, goal, Balmer and Watson backs, Wolstenholmes, Booth (captain), and Abbott, halfbacks, Sharp, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards. Blackburn Rovers: - McIver, goal, Crompton (captain), and Hardy, backs, Howarth, McClure, and Houlker, halfbacks, Whittaker, Dewhurst, Somers, Morgan, and Gate, forwards. Referee. Mr. F.Kirkham. Booth won the toss, but there was practically no advantage. Dewhurst started in the presence of about 10,000 spectators, and the Rovers at once attacked. A nice pass out by Somers enabled Whittakerr to run away and have a shot at goal, the ball going too high. The visitors retaliated, and a weak kick by Crompton gave a look in to Sharp, who shot in hard, Young unfortunately getting in the way and being ruled offside. The Rovers had another spell of attacking, and then Everton returned the compliment, the home goal this time avoiding an exceedingly narrow escape. Bell put the ball across nicely and Sharp shooting in, the ball went against the goalkeeper and over the line. It was a luckily save, and the resulting corner was not turned to account. The game was spiritedly contested, and was fairly even. The rushes of the Rovers always doded danger. Houlker sent wide when nicely placed, and a moment later, after clever combination by the home front line, Abbott saved smartly. Play came to the Rovers half, but the defenders were on the alert and McIver was scarcely troubled. A foul against Young ought to have assisted the Rovers, but Hardy, who took the kick, shot ridiculously wide. Settle next was adjudged offside, and play settled down in midfield, Bell, who was not looked after as well as he might have been, put in a lively cross shot, and after Sharp had tipped the ball to Paterson the latter headed into the net after seventeen minutes play. This reverse roused the Rovers, and Howarth landed the ball into the goalmouth, only to find it headed outside. From a foul against Booth, Howarth gave to Whittaker who again was faulty in his aim. Young put in some clever work, but Bell was offside. Booth was again penalised, and after some interesting midfield exchanges, Gate obtained possession, and sent across the goalmouth, when in a capital position. A miskick by Hardy was, unfortunately for his side, retrieved by the alertness of McClure. The outside left initiated a dangerous movement, but there was nothing was nothing brilliant about the shooting of the home forwards. At the other end, Bell and Settle were prominent, and from a centre by the latter, Sharp shot in, Young being penalised for setting a back. The next item of interest was a splendid oblique shot from Gate, which Kitchen cleared. From a corner McClure shot in, and while Kitchen was saving there was a scrimmage in front of goal, during which some infringement of the rules, must have taken place, for the referee awarded the home team a penalty kick. Whittaker was entrusted with the kick, but he shot straight and low at Kitchen, who managed to stop the ball. Hands against Balmer close in led to a vigorous onslaught by the Rovers, during which Gate missed heading in with practically an open goal. Hardy was frequently at fault, but was well covered by his confreres. Half-time Everton 1 goal, Rovers nil. On resuming, Sharp initiated a smart attack, and was brought down very badly, when getting into a nice position for shooting. Howarth fouled Settle just outside the penalty line and the ball hovered near the Rovers goal. From a sudden breakaway Gate gave his colleagues a splendid chance, which was thrown away. A corner was not improved upon, and again, the Evertonians assumed the aggressive. Free kicks were pretty frequent, and the play for a time, was a rather ragged. Then Gate directed a splendid shot at Kitchen, who, although on the ground, managed to save, at the expense of an abortive corner. The Rovers pressed continuously, and at the end of 28 minutes, Dewhurst equalised. Shortly afterwards McClure gave the Rovers the lead, and after more aggressive play, Gate added a third point, and the Rovers held the upper hand to the finish, when Blackburn won by 3 goals to 1,
EVERTON RESEVRES 5 BLACKBURN ROVERS RESERVES 0
October 28 1901. The Liverpool Courier
Lancashire Combination (Game 9)
At Goodison Park. Everton won the toss, Gordon kicking off for the Rovers. This player missed a good chance in the first few minutes of the game. Everton assumed the aggressive and made things warm in the vicinity of Whittaker's charge, Proudfoot eventually defeating the Blackburn custodian with a good shot. Everton got away again, a capital sequence of passing and clever combination resulting, Proudfoot putting the ball out of Whittaker's reach. Blackburn then attacked, and Abbott shot wide, after which Everton were the assailants, Rankin putting on a third goal for the home men. Proudfoot scored a fourth, and Rankin a fifth, and Everton winning by 5 goals to nil. Everton: - Muir, goal, Sharp, and Eccles backs, Boyle (captain), Clark, and Brown halfbacks, Roche, Rankin, Proudfoot, Bone, and Chadwick (j), forwards.
EVERTON REVIEW
October 28 1901. The Liverpool Mercury
The Blackburn Rovers gave further evidence of improvement on Saturday, when they trounced Everton's representative team by three goals to one. At one stage of the proceedings, such a result was most unlikely, for throughout the greater portion of the first half there was only one side in it, and that was not the Rovers. Unfortunately for the visitors, they demonstrated in no uncertain fashion their ability to take advantage of faulty play by the opposing backs, who often misjudged their kicks of altogether, missed the ball. Had the forwards realised the value of closely following up goals must have been scored early on, but they were evidently satisfied with playing the waiting game, and this was the more apparent when they had opened the scoring after 17 minutes play. Meanwhile the front line of the home team had been fairly active, though fitful, but once could not ignore the fact that they were a dangerous quintet, and at any moment a parting shot might easily bring about the downfall of the Everton goal. Still, nothing further was recorded up to the interval, and on the play Everton, deserved their lead. The game in the second portion, must have struck consternation among the ranks of the visitors, for the home backs had steadily improved, and it at once became manifest that nothing but sheer determination and persistent go-aheadedness on the part of the visitors could have prevented the Rovers from scoring. Unfortunately, these qualities were not forthcoming from the Evertonians, and 17 minutes from time the Rovers, after a prolonged pressure, equalised. The remainder of the game was one of absolute rout, for the home team took the lead, and six minutes from time forged further ahead. To account for a complete a collapse is no light task suffice to say the Rovers were keener on the ball, more decisive in both aim and character, and none that followed the contest closely could deny that they fully deserved victory. The all round smartness of the victors during the second half stood out in marked contrast to the feeble efforts of their opponents, who were frequently left behind when it came to a smart tussle for possession. In great measure the onus of defeat devolves upon the forwards, but at the same time the halves and full backs were not above criticism, especially in the later stages, and but for some sound saves by Kitchen before the scoring account had been opened the result might have furnished more gruesome reading. After the keeper was once beaten, however, he failed to sustain his hitherto capital display, but there can be no denying the fact, that he accomplished much good work. With the forwards at fault it was only natural that the defenders would have a difficult task set them, and this was beyond their powers. Some neat touches by Bell in the first portion of the game were the only points worth the recording, and the half-backs play all through reached a very low standard, i.e., for Everton. Neither Wolsteholmes nor Abbott maintained their reputation, and while Booth was often conspicuous in breaking up tactics, much of his effectiveness was discounted by the frequent concession of free kicks. The backs were moderate, and, as stated above Kitchen's trouble came thick, and fast during the last quarter of an hour of the game. He misjudged the quarter at which the Rovers centre effected his aim, and six minutes afterwards he was beaten with a terrific rising shot, while the third goal was scored against him in easy fashion. The strongest division of the Rovers team was forward, and with ordinary support they are likely to cause pretentious teams much anxiety. In Gate, late of Darwin, the club had secured a hard working and all round resourceful left winger, and it was from this end of the line that most danger emanated. He was well backed up by Houlker, and in conjunction with Morgan often had the better of Wolstenholmes. The other end of the line, played a fairly good game, and having survived the period of wretched shooting in the first half and early in the second, they could do nothing wrong in the matter of marksmanship. The halves hung tenaciously to the Everton forwards, and kept their men well employed, while the shooting of McClure the centre of the trio, was above the average, and his shot that gave his side the lead was the best of the series. Of the backs, Hardy for the greater part of the game was faulty, but his improvement in the later stages was most marked, and to his judicious kicking towards goal was attributed to the Rovers' third success. The custodian was not sorely pressed, but a couple of smart shots from Bell and Smith were attended to with good judgement. It is not often that one has to record so complete a collapse by Everton in the closing stages of a game. They were thoroughly overrun, while their opponents maintained the pace up to the final whistle.
EVERTON v BLACKBURN ROVERS
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 28 October 1901
Played at Ewood Park, Blackburn, before 12,00 spectators. The Rovers opened the play, but Everton were the first to make a decisive attack. Crompton and Hardy were faulty, but were allowing plenty of room to recover, and, following much good work by Bell, the ball was sent across, and Paterson headed into the net, play having been in progress 17 minutes. Getting to work again, Settle and Bell made play, but could not get in a parting shot, and on the opposite side a capital run and shot by Gate called for Kitchen’s best effort. Fifteen minutes from the interval a penalty was awarded the Rovers, but Whittaker shot along the ground straight at the keeper, who easily saved. Up to the interval the Rovers pressed, but the scoring remained unaltered. Half-time; Everton 1 goal; Blackburn Rovers nil. Shortly after resuming Dewhurst missed an easy chance from the right wing, and following a stern bully in the goal mouth, where Kitchen effected a fine save, Bate put the ball outside. A moment later the custodian, with a flying kick, saved from Morgan, when McClure, with a terrific shot, forced a corner. The Rovers pressed persistently for ten minutes without any tangible result, when play veered to the other end, only to find finishing efforts of a feeble character. Seventeen minutes from time Dewhurst equalised with a shot that the Everton custodian misjudged and returning again McClure placed his side ahead with a fast rising shot. Sharp and Bell effected runs, but could not make much progress against the watchful home backs, of whom Hardy was most successful in placing the ball well forward. Eventually Bate scored, and the Rovers won. Result;-
Blackburn Rovers 3 Everton 1
Rovers.- McIver, goal; Crompton (Captain) and Hardy, backs; Howarth, McClure, and Houlker, half-backs; A. Whittaker, Somers, Dewhurst, Morgan, and Gate, forwards.
Everton.- Kitchen, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards.
EVERTON v BLACKBURN ROVERS
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 28 October 1901
Played at Blackburn. There was only one change in the Everton team, bell coming into the forward line again, and Blythe dropping out of the half-back division thereby enabling Abbott to resume his customary place in the visiting team. The Rovers were without the brothers Blackburn, but were otherwise well represented, the teams facing each other as follows;-
Rovers.- McIver, goal; Crompton (Captain) and Hardy, backs; Howarth, McClure, and Houlker, half-backs; A. Whittaker, Somers, Dewhurst, Morgan, and Gate, forwards.
Everton.- Kitchen, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards. Referee; Mr. F. Kirkham.
There were ten thousand spectators present when Booth, having won the toss, the Rovers started. The home right wing tried to get away at once, but Abbott checked. Whittaker, however, again got hold, and running along, shot high over the bar. Everton then advanced, and Crompton miskicking, let Sharp in, who passed across to Young, but he was ruled offside just as he was about to shoot. The visitors continued to press, and a move in combined order looked extremely dangerous for the Rovers. Bell centred well, and Crompton only partially clearing Sharp kicked in with great force, but the ball rebounded off the goalkeeper into play. Again the Rovers got going, and a fine run on the right terminated in Whittaker shooting just outside. Still they persisted in their attentions to Kitchen, and a corner was forced, but this came to nothing. The visitors next took up the attack, and this time the movement was attended with success, though the goal was a distinctly lucky one. Sharp sent the ball somewhat wildly across to the left, where it was neatly trapped by Bell, who promptly returned it to the Lancashire cricketer. The latter lobbed it towards the net, and Paterson luckily succeeded in heading it in, to the surprise of both the home backs, and the goalkeeper. This point came after the game had been in progress eighteen minutes, and it stirred both elevens to renewed activity. The Rovers continued to press, and a hot bully in front of goal resulted in the goalkeeper being fouled, with the result that the referee granted a penalty. This was taken by Whittaker, who, greatly to the disappointment of the crowd, shot tamely, right into Kitchen’s arm the latter clearing with comparative ease. A break away by the visitors proved unfruitful, and then hands against Balmer let the homesters in, but try as they would they could not pierce the Everton defence. A fine bit of work on the part of the Rovers’ first line looked very like proving successful, when Gate was pulled up for being offside. The home team still persisted, and for some minutes the visitors were practically penned within their own half, but though Whittaker, Somers, and Gate all had shots they proved of no avail, two of them lacking direction. Towards the interval the home eleven put on greater pressure, and the visitors’ goal was subjected to a terrific onslaught; but the defence was thoroughly sound. After a time the Everton forwards broke through, and Sharp forced a corner off Hardy, but this was safely disposed of. Just before half-time the home left wing made desperate efforts to get through, but without success, and the players were in midfield when the interval came the score standing- Everton 1 goal, Blackburn Rovers nil.
On restarting, Everton were awarded a free kick close on the penalty, but the home backs managed to clear, and the Rovers forwards were soon moving away in nice order, Dewhurst having a splendid opening. For some time after this Everton pressed strongly, but the Rovers at length steadied themselves and took up the attack in grim earnest. The half-backs served up well, and twice Whittaker got down, but each time without result, his final shots going wide. Keeping up the pressure, however, the home team, who were now playing a capital game, got once more in front of Kitchen, and a fine bit of work ended in Dewhurst equalising after twenty minutes. Following upon this, the home team literally ran round the visitors and shortly afterwards McClure with a beautiful shot, placed the Rovers ahead. Worse., however, was yet to come, for after another bombardment of the Everton goal, gate scored a third goal, amidst tremendous cheering. The Rovers were now practically all over Everton, and they simply played with them until time arrived, leaving the field handsome victors by 3 goals to 1.
Lancashire Combination- Everton 5 goals, Blackburn Rovers nil.
NOTES ON SATURDAY FOOTBALL
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 28 October 1901
Whatever has come over the Everton League team? One could almost imagine they had got bewitched or something of the kind. The first month of the season they played in brilliant fashion, and went along, joyous ignorant of what awaited them during the next four weeks. September set the club top of the pedestal; October has given it a great fall. The “flop” has been as disastrous to hope as ever was that sustained by “Humpty-Dumpty.” It was really distressing to look on and see the way the Rovers during the last half-hour or so of Saturday’s match shepherded them; the Everton players were driven like a flock of sheep, and were just about as harmless. The play of the forwards was purposeless, while the defence was broken and disheartened. It was a shocking exhibition of weak-kneed football, and thoroughly unworthy the aspiration of a club like Everton, for the whole of the team appeared to collapse like a bursted penny balloon. It is not true form, for if there was one thing we used to pride ourselves about it was the “staying” powers of the Goodison Park contingent. There is blundering somewhere, and this should be hunted out. Judging from the results of the two games played by the club on Saturday it would appear as though the directors had left the best team at home to face the Rovers Reserve, if things go on as they are much longer the proper thing to do will be to rename the teams and let the Combination become the League and vice-versa. The result at any rate could not be worse. The Rovers during the week have accomplished a great feat; they have beaten both Liverpool and Everton. Saturday’s victory, however, has not improved their position in the League table, as the Blackburn Club still figures third from the bottom. It will be a sorry spectable for the Goodison Park spectators if next Saturday Stoke give Everton a further drop.
BLACKBURN ROVERS MOVING UPWARDS
Athletic News - Monday 28 October 1901
By Harrius
Blackburn Rovers are evidently on the upward grade, if one may take a line through their last three matches. On Saturday week they drew at Stoke, on Monday they played a fine game against Liverpool in their Lancashire Cup-tie-Indeed, I am told that they would have beaten any team that day-while they finished up the month by a rousing victory over Everton, a victory which should lift them from the second position from the bottom, where they were prior to thematch. At one time it locked as though even Saturday's game would not be theirs, for Everton were leading at the interval, and on the play, up to then, there no reason to show why the result should be reversed afterwards. But there came a remarkable change in the game, and the enthusiasm of the crowd when the home side were putting on their three goals, in the last twenty minutes or so- well, it reminded one of old times at Blackburn, and instead of long faces as at the interval every one went home satisfied that the team would yet come out and occupy a respectable position in the League table. We had a distinguished company, too, for in addition to such persons as myself and followers, a contingent from Stonyhurst Collage turned up, also three of the Lancashire County cricket eleven, Messrs A. Eccles, W.R. Cuttell, and A. Ward, to give their colleague Jack Sharp a little encouragement, while a matter of some 10,000 out and out Rovers representatives and a sprinkling of Evertonians helped on to form a gate worth £245, which was excellent under the circumstances, though the day was an ideal one.
AN OPEN FIRST HALF
The first half was very evenly contested, there scarcely being anything to choose between the contesting elevens, for the ball was no sooner at one end than back it went to the other, and thus the game continued right up to the interval. The advantage, however, was in Everton’s favour, for the reason that they scored and at a time when the score was bound to have a depressing effect on the other side. Fifteen minutes only had passed by when Sharp, from a back pass, let fly at a pretty open goal but the ball travelled in the direction of the corner flag at the opposite side of the ground. Bell went racing after it with happy results for his side, as he managed to catch it from his centre the sphere was scrimmaged into the net. Another quarter of an hour elapsed when the Rovers were afforded a chance of scoring from a penalty kick given, I understand, for Watson pushing, but Whittaker made a very poor attempt to net the ball, and Kitchen cleared with ease. Thus matters stood at the interval, and at this stage I was prepared for any result. But afterwards it was easily to be seen who were the better side, for the Rovers buckled to their task like workmen, yet the game was growing old and their efforts were still going unrewarded; in fact half the moiety had passed away and still the score was in favour of Everton.
ROVERS IRRESISIBLE
Yet in the short time left, the Rovers actually put three goals, every point being cheered right lustily. It was Dewhurst who claimed the credit of the equaliser, and five minuteslater McClure put the best goal the match with a shot which paralysed Kitchen, who struck out wildly with his left arm, while the shot passed by him on the right side. It was a fine goal. No. 3 came indirectly from a weak save by Kitchen. He did not get ball away, with the result that it came back again, and Gate brought about the desired downfall. Thus the Rovers deservedly won by three goals one. Previously they had scored six League goals in seven matches, so that they are evidently coming out in the scoring line, for theirbest three games have produced seven goals in eight days. I had seen them twice previously at Blackburn, and no neither occasion did they find the net, and I was beginning to think that my presence had a bad effect on the forwards, but on Saturday they were a different lot altogether, and one of the secrets of their success was the improvement of Dewhurst, the centre forward but as a matter of fact the team all round deserve every credit for their fine performance against odds, for Everton people most acknowledge that there was only one team in it, and that not Everton in the second half. Perhaps I might make an exception the case of Hardy, who was not too safe, but I was informed that he really ought not to have been played, especially with player like Arthur Blackburn to fall back on. However, one must not become too critical such a great day.
THE NEW BLOOD
I was anxious to see the two new men from Darwen shape, but McAver in goal had not the opportunity of displaying his abilities. Gate, however, at outside left, puts the ball across nicely, and with a little polish may make a good player. Everton were terribly weak in front of goal, and only Young of the lot showed that determination which is necessary to win matches nowadays. The half-backs were very fair, but behind there was plenty of room for improvement. It was the first time I had come across the Evertonians this season, but it must have been one of their off days, for I know that they can give a much better account of themselves than they did on Saturday, but really as the Rovers played in the second half no club could have made much headway. Better luck next time, boys, and more power to the Rovers. Teams;- Rovers.- McIver, goal; Crompton (Captain) and Hardy, backs; Howarth, McClure, and Houlker, half-backs; A. Whittaker, Somers, Dewhurst, Morgan, and Gate, forwards.
Everton.- Kitchen, goal; Balmer and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Booth (Captain), and Abbott, half-backs; Sharp, Paterson, Young, Settle, and Bell, forwards. Referee; Mr. F. Kirkham, Preston.
EVERTON’S NEW SECRETARY
Athletic News- Monday, October 28, 1901
By the Loiterer
The Everton directors have appointed Mr. W. C. Cuff to succeed Mr. R. Molyneux as secretary to the club. The decision was not arrived at until a late hour and evidently the matter was carefully considered, the final selections including four local men, as I consider R. Boyle one, and one each from the Celtic and Dundee clubs competed in the final. To my mind it was always odds on Mr. Cuff. The new secretary has been one of the directors of the club for eight years, and is a solicitor practising in the city. I understand he will still keep up his practice, but the club will have a call on his services at the registered office at Goodison Park at stated hours each day. I have no doubt Mr. Cuff will make a god secretary.
BARROW v. EVERTON.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Tuesday 29 October 1901
Played at Barrow, yesterdav, before a splendid attendance, owing to a holiday being held in the town of the occasion of the launch of the King Alfred. Play in the initial moiety was very even and fast. Settle scored a simple goal after twenty minutes' play, Eccleston and Ross making good attempts for Barrow. In the second half the visitors pressed for ten minutes, but afterwards the play became more even, both custodians being called upon. Everton were the aggressors, but the shooting was wretched, Abbottlt scored for Everton, and the result was—Everton 2 goals, Barrow none.
LANCASHIRE SENIOR CUP TIE.
Manchester Courier and Lancashire General Advertiser - Tuesday 29 October 1901
BARROW v. EVERTON.
At Barrow, before, large holiday crowd. Barrow had the wind behind them, and played a surprisingly good game against the first Leaguers. Sanders was very prominent, and experienced hard lines in not scoring. Then Everton got down, and at the end off 35 minutes Settle scored. Barrow played hard equalise, but half-time the score was:-- Everton. one : Barrow, nil. , Recommencing Everton pressed, and then play afterwards became even, each goalkeeper having work. Everton assumed the arggesive but the shooting was wretched. Abbott scored again. Result: Everton 2, Barrow 0
BLACKBURN ROVERS THREAT EVERTON TO A “PEPPERY” FINISH AT EWOOD PARK
Football Chat and Athletic World- Tuesday, October 29, 1901
Somehow or other Blackburn Rovers generally succeeded in recovering their very best form in time to meet their Mersey-side rivals, Liverpool or Everton, that is when the venue happens to be Ewood Park. Thus, on Monday last, Liverpool were put to sleep in the Lancashire Senior Cup Competition by 2 goals to nil, and on the play were deucedly fortunate to get into hiding with even this adverse balance, so completely superior were the home forces. It was in anticipation that the “Quarters” would dole out similar rations to the champions’ neighbours, Everton, that a 10,000 crowd turned up at Ewood on Saturday. Both clubs were somewhat uncertain as to the constitution of their elevens until the last moment almost, and then it as seen that Everton, with Kitchen again in goal, only lacked the services of Taylor, their hard-working inside-right, to be considered at full strength, Bell being back again at outside-left for the first time since the Sheffield United match- October 5. Paterson was Taylor’s deputy again, the latter being laid aside for a fortnight past in consequence of an ankle injury sustained at Nottingham a fortnight before. Settle is thus the Toffee’s only forward who has preserved an immunity from injury this season! The Rovers were without the two Blackburns, for whom Hardy and Gate appeared, otherwise the team was identical with that which drew at Stoke the previous week. There was little of a brilliant charcater about the display given by either team right up to the interval, the pulse stirring bits being decidedly spasmodic in character. To Everton fell the only goal of this half, scored by Paterson, from clever work by Bell and Sharp, twenty minutes from the start., from this point to half-time the Rovers enjoyed a monopoly, but never a goal could they bag, even with a penalty thrown in, Whittaker, as against Sheffield United, failing to improve the shining opportunity. The second half began very much like its predecessor, and the play shown was by no means of the best quality. Everton for a brief space had the best of it, but they seldom looked like adding to their lead. And whenever danger did happen to loom up the Rovers’ defenders did not hesitate to stop their opponents, even though a free kick was implied against them. Then midway through the Rovers got their heads down, and when Dewhurst had put on an equaliser there was no holding them. McClure, from centre-half, gave the East Lancastrians the lead, and Gate, from outside-left, nailed in with a third point. All the fight was completely knocked out of the Toffees, who retired hopelessly beaten. This result compares favourably -to the Rovers-with last season’s 2 to 1 victory. It was certainly the winners’ finest performance since the season opened, and their magnificent finish gave unbounded delight in Blackburn. Crompton and the halves played finely, while Dewhurst and Gate were splendid in front. Balmer, Abbott, and Bell were prominent for Everton, who, however, as a whole, played in disappointing fashion.
THE NEW SECRETARY FOR EVERTON
Football Chat and Athletic World- Tuesday, October 29, 1901
The secretaryship of the Everton Football Club has in due course been conferred upon Mr. W.C. Cuff, who has acted pro tem. since Mr. R. Molyneux’s resignation had been accepted, midway through September. The new Everton secretary has been a director of the club since 1893, and, of course, his present appointment will leave a vacancy on the board. Mr. Cuff, who is quite a young man- in the early thirties, we should say- comes of a good stock, and is a solicitor practising in the heart of the City. He is a Liverpool man bred and born, and was educated at Liverpool College. He has followed the fortunes of the Everton Club ever since its Stanley Park days, when gate money was a thing unknown. Now Everton commands the largest audiences in the country! Mr. Cuff’s chief attention has hitherto been bestowed upon the Toffees’ combination eleven, we learn. Needless to add, Mr. Cuff is looked upon as an ideal man for the responsible position into which he has just been ushered. His credentials are of the very best, both from an educational and business standpoint, whilst his eight years’ experience of the inner workings of the very club to which he is now chosen for secretarial services should stand him in good stead. In addition to his mental qualities, Mr. Cuff is splendidly equipped in a physical sense, and boasts a strong personality. There were numerous applicants for the lucrative post- worth some £260 per annum, we believe- and among the unsuccessful candidates may be cited Mr. Mangnall, the Burnley secretary; “Dickie Boyle, Everton’s gentlemanly and veteran half-back; Mr. James Grant, an old-time referee, and a leading light in Liverpool Association circles; and Mr. L.T. Kelly, otherwise “Chat’s “Merseyman,” who is one of the most extensive football journalists in England, seeing that upwards of a dozen columns of “Socker” notes from his pen see the light of day every week (excuse the Irishman) in our leading football journals. What “Merseyman” does not know in connection with first-class football and first class footballers is scarcely worth knowing. Had he been successful re the Everton secretaryship it would have meant that many thousands of football enthusiasts would have been deprived of much enjoyable reading each week.
It may interest North-Country readers to know that Dundee’s secretary, Mr. Wallace, was on the short list for Everton’s secretaryship. In fact, he was only beaten by the odd vote by Mr. Cuff, who had been acting as interim sec.
LANCASHIRE CUP
Liverpool Daily Post - Tuesday 29 October 1901
BARROW v. EVERTON
At Barrow. The weather was very dull but there was a splendid attendance, being a holiday, owing to the launch of the King Alfred. Playing with a strong wind. Barrow got down, but momentarily but Wolstenholme set Young going, only a goal kick resulting. Sharp ran speedily down the wing, but Fife prevented his centre to any effect. Barrow ran down, but back again came, and off-side saved Barrow. From a centre, and walker shot, but Balmer got the ball away. Bell was within an ace of scoring Finley saving. Cunningham neatly placed to Walker who missed by about a couple of feet. Kitchen had to save a header from Sanders, and Eccleston had exceedingly hard lines with a lengthy drive. Bell transferred play temporarily. Hands against Balmer looked dangerous and Hall struck Kitchen with his shot. Midfield play was now the order. Watson was next conspicuous, shooting upon the home custodian with a lengthy shot. Later Settle scored. Half-time-Everton 1 Barrow nil.
Re-commend the Everton pressed. Play afterwards became even each goalkeeper having hard work. Everton assumed the aggressive, but the shooting was wretched. Abbott at length scored for Everton and finally Everton won by 2 goals to nil.