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BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo – Friday April 1, 1921
Everton’s team was foreshowed in yesterday’s paper. It appear, however, that Brewster’s is playing centre half, and that Weller is at full back. The fact of Davies playing in the reserves side is rather startling; also Kirsopp as a left winger is a novelty. So well did Everton win against Oldham that one might easily imagine Oldham were worse than they are no reality. The Athletic are awfully keen about a point, and the Everton boys will know they have been playing ere half-time. The following are the teams. Everton; Fern; Downs, Weller; Brown, Brewster, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Moffatt, Crossley, Harrison. Oldham; Matthews; Charlton, Freeman; Marshall A, Wilson, Jones; Edge, Gee, Butler, Campbell, Nord.
Reserve team at home; Salt; Fare, Robinson; Jones, Garrett, Owen Williams; Jones, Wall, Parker, Davies, and Kirsopp.

EVERTON’S TUSSLE
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, April 2, 1921
OLDHAM ATHLETIC LEFT OUT GEORGE WALL
MOFFATT’S DEBUT IN ENGLAND
F.E.H’S SPECIAL FROM BOUNDARY PARK
Everton; Fern; Downs (Captain), Weller; Brown, Brewster, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Moffatt, Crossley, Harrison. Oldham; Matthews; Charlton, Freeman; A. Marshall, Wilson, Jones; Edge, Gee, Butler, Campbell, Nord. Referee;- Mr. S. Baker, Crewe.
Oldham caught a severe cold at Everton’s ground, and to-day the Blues expected to complete the double. However, Oldham left out veteran Wall, bringing in another live young forward, Nord. Everton, too, made changes which started somewhat, Davies, the “4,000” man being dropped to the reserve side, and Moffatt, a hustling bustling Scot, getting his first run in English football. Weller for McDonald and Brown for Brewster were other changes. It was at once a unique and pleasurable experience to find the weather in smiling mood at Boundary Park this afternoon. My experiences extending over a period longer than one cares to remember as of snow and hailstones and of winterly conditions generally. To-day the Oldham enclosure presented a veritably inviting appearance.  There was an exceptionally good crowd present when the teams turned out. The visitors ranks were composed of the eleven selected earlier in the week, the principal feature being the first appearance of Moffatt, the promising youngster secured from East Fife, in League football with his new employers. In the home side there were two changes, Nord and Marshall displacing Wall and Pilkington.
A BIG ATTENDANCE
The spectators were still streaming in when Oldham started on a playing pitch which was rather on the soft side. The attendance was then 25,000. The Athletic faced the sun, but in spite of this, they made prompt play on the right where Weller was called upon twice to clear his lines. The Athletic left wing pair then made ground, but they were briskly pulled up by Downs, and when Nord ran down on his own account he was stopped in time. Everton were not long in finding their feet, and fine work by Crossley and Harrison gave Reid a glorious opportunity of scoring, when he put the ball a yard wide. For some time after this the visitors were solely in the picture, Moffatt twice making valiant efforts to get through. Charlton however was too much for him. The Athletic forwards again came into the limelight. Fern had to deal with fairly warm shots from both Gee and Nord, and following upon this the Oldham right grew dangerous, Weller being hard pressed when the leather passed over the line, Everton speedily assumed the aggressive, but though the footwork was smart it proved ineffective at shot range. The result was that Matthews was not seriously troubled. Once Chedgzoy got through smartly, but he was stalled off this ball by Jones. Peacockwas in the wars and had to be attended to by Trainer Elliott, and then Jones hurt and had to be ministered to by the home trainer. Oldham were showing great perseverance. Butler, thrusting his way clean through, had only Fern to beat when he stumbled and threw away the chance of the afternoon. Everton were busy on the left, but were still lacking in finish, and at the other end Campbell was culpably at fault when well placed.
MOFFATT ON THE WATCH.
In a considerable period play was of a very in and out order, much of the footwork being of a very haphazard character. Harrison and Crossley put a certain amount of spice into one forward movement, but Moffatt was just too late to profit by it, and once again we saw the ball being swungabout in rather an aimless fashion. Brewster initiated apromising movement, which gaveHarrison possession, and that speedy winger put a beautiful square pass, which Crossley just failed to profit by. Nevertheless, the Evertonianswere now giving the crowd a good taste of their quality, and it was only their incapacity in front of goal that prevented them from opening the score. Oldham broke away strongly, and the ball being swung right across, Edge put in a wonderfully fine shot. Fern, however, showed his brilliance and the goalkeeper by turning the ball round the post for what proved to be an unproductive corner. Everton retaliated with a smart movement on the left, which forced a couple of corners for the home defenders.  Both of these were effectively dealt with,and
once more midfield work was the order of the afternoon. Brewster was prominent in stemming one or two ugly rushes on the part of Butler and his wings, but the Athletic forwards continued in an aggressive mood, and excitement ran high when Wood put over the bar. Shortly before the interval Everton put forward great efforts to draw first blood. Chedgzoy raced down, the wing like a greyhound and passed to Crossley, who headed the leather into the hands of Matthews. A few minutes later the Everton right wing were again busy, and from the bully in front of goal Brewster shot just wide of the target. Just before half-time the visitors were very dangerous, Chedgzoy and Reid both being dispossessed at the critical moment, and a long ground shot from Crossley was safely gathered by the Oldham ‘keeper. Following upon a free kick in favour of Oldham, Jones shot strongly at Fern, who fell in the attempt to fist clear- the ball cannoned against Gee, Butler dashed up, and looked a perfect scorer when Downs jumped in and cleared with wonderful judgement.
Half-time; Oldham 0, Everton 0
It had been a very well-contested and pleasant first period. Both sets of forwards were poor in their finishing touches, but much of their midfield work was excellent. Moffatt, no doubt was a trifle nervous in finding himself in first-class company, but he played well.
THE WRONG KEYNOTE
Both of the centres were thoroughly sound and the keynote of the 45 minutes play was faulty finishing. There were 28,000 present when the struggle was resumed, and Everton at once went off at a great pace. Harrison put in a glorious shot, which hit the upright. Oldham replied in the most spirited fashion, and after a series of brisk exchanges Campbell got through and finished with a strong shot, which gave Fern considerable anxiety. The home vanguard still pressed strongly, but the defence of the visitors was altogether admirable, Downs clearing finely on several occasions. At the other end Everton were active, through the agency of Crossley, and he and Charlton were in collision when both attempted to head the leather. The pace was as fast as ever, and the balance of power was still in dispute as the contest progressed. Oldham who had now a slight breeze in their favour were more persistently on the aggressive than their opponents, but their shooting as before was woefully weak. Campbell, Butler, and Gee all missed splendid opportunities. A breakaway on the part of the visitors promised well and Moffatt seemed to sailing in when he was knocked off the ball.
REID SCORES
The conclusive stages were fought with equal strenuousness, and Everton at length took the lead through Reid with a shot at close range.

EVERTON RES v  P.N.E RES
The Liverpool Football Echo -Saturday, April 2, 1921
VISITORS INTRODUCE THE NEW BOY FROM CUMBERLAND
Preston have signed Sidney Matthew Cooper, centre-forward of Eskdale, the Cumberland club. He received a preliminary run in the Central League match with Everton at Goodison park this afternoon. Leyland have transferred Fred Bond, outside right (nephew of Dicky Bond), to Lancaster Town). He is twenty-two years old, fast, clever. His uncles John and Anthony, formerly played with Lancaster. At Goodison Park. Teams;-
Everton Res; Salt; Fare and Robinson; Jones, Garrett, Williams; Jones, Wall, Parker, Davies, Kirsopp. P.N.E Res; Elliott; Greatorex, Broadhurst; Duxbury, Marshall, Irvin; Gray, Marquis, Cooper, Croft, Dawson. Referee, Mr. A. Makin.
The Everton team included Parker at centre, Davies at inside left and Kirsopp in the unusual position of outside left. Preston made many changes, including their latest signing Sidney Matthew Cooper, of Eskdale Juniors at centre forward. Everton started the game before about 5,000 spectators. The opening exchanges were fairly even, until Jones and Wall got going on the right for Everton. Marshall, intercepting a pass from the former, set his forwards going, and Dawson and Croft looked very dangerous; but the latter’s pass to Cooper was their undoing, owing to the latter player being adjudged offside. Another raid by Preston was only thwarted by Fare, who stepped into the breach and cleared from the foot of Marquis when that player looked all over a scorer. At this stage of the game Preston were having decidedly the best of matters, and Salt had to save smartly from Marshall, who sent in a long shot which plenty of force behind it. For some time Everton could not get going, until Kirsopp, receiving from Williams, raced along the wing and gave to Parker, who was in turn bowled over by Broadhurst outside the penalty area.
THE REFEREE AS A PLAYER!
Again the Preston forwards advanced, Marquis was pulled up for offside in error, the referee having to throw the ball up. The balance of play was certainly in favour of Preston, who never failed to shoot at the first opportunity, with the result that Salt was kept employed. Kirsopp was again prominent on the home left, and forced a corner, which was only cleared at the second attempt by Greatorex.
GOAL AND EQUALISER
The first goal, however, came to Preston, who attacked strongly, and Cooper through hesitation missed a glorious opportunity fifteen yards from goal. Gray made amends by shooting past salt, from a centre by Dawson after 34 minutes’ play. Five minutes from the interval, Parker equalised for Everton Reserves. Half-time; Everton Res 1, Preston N.E. 1. Garrett headed in, and Greatorex when attempting to head clear placed the ball into his own goal. Five minutes lates Crost placed his side on level terms.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, April 2, 1921
By Louis T. Kelly

OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0 EVERTON 1
April 4, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON WIN AT OLDHAM
TALE OF A LOST PENALTY.
Everton were popular visitors to Boundary Park on Saturday, and they had the satisfaction of coming back from Oldham with a couple of points to their credit. This was no more than they deserved for they were always the smarter side. At the same time Oldham Athletic had some cause for complaint through a despoiled penalty kick, which, if allowed, would have no doubt enabled them to spoil the points, with their powerful opponents. Yet on the general run of the play Everton, as we have said, were the cleverer exponents, and deserved the full fruits for victory. Their short passing was pleasant to witness, and if Moffatt, the young centre-forward recently secured from East Fife, was a little out of his depth, one can scarcely blame him. He certainly did his best, and there were occasions when he successfully outmanceurved the tactics of so skilful a veteran as Wilson. The afternoon was delightfully fine, and there was a crowd of something like 28,000 spectators present. Play if not quite thrilling was interesting enough, and there were many brisk exchanges in the first half. The home forwards, especially Edge and Gee, were frequently in the picture, the latter once giving Fern something serious to think about. Everton made galliant replies to these attacks, but their finishing work was distinctly weak, and when half-time came nothing had been scored.
THE GOAL.
In the second period the pace increased perceptibly and Harrison experienced “hard lines” with a shot that struck the post, and rebound into play. The Evertonians steadily developed their attack and due reward came when from a pass by the left wing Reid bounced on the leather and scored with a low swift shot at short range. From this point onwards the visitors dominated the game, and the only challenge came in the penalty awarded for a foul against Gee. Wilson, the Oldham captain took the Penalty kick and netted the ball, but as Fern had advanced contrary to rule the referee ordered the kick to be re-taken. This time the Everton custodian kept his ground and saved the shot. That sealed Athletic fate. They seemed subsequently to fall all to pieces and Everton retired with well-earned laurels. The work of the forwards might easily have been better, but the half-backs all played good football and the defence was quite sound. Weller once or twice found himself in difficulties, but he was splendidly assisted by Downs and Fern kept a wholly admirable goal. Teams : - Oldham Athletic: - Matthews, goal, Freeman, and Chorlton, backs, Jones Wilson (Captain), and Marshall, half-backs, Nord, Campbell, Butler, Gee, and Edge, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and, Weller, backs, Brown, Brewster, and Peacock, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Reid, Moffatt, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards. Referee Isaac Baker.

FORMER EVERTON GOALKEEPER PASSES AWAY.
Liverpool Echo - Wednesday 04 May 1921
 "Davie" Jardine, notable in his day as a  goalkeeper in the Everton Football Club, died at midnight, after an illness of only three or four days. He took a big interest in Wrexham F.C., and his son, who plays for the Welsh side , would have been an Everton player now, if matters could have been adjusted regarding the rule which say  "players must reside in Liverpool" Mr. Jardine had international honours in the “eighties” and was one of the best known figures in football as it was in the days when Everton played at Anfield.  Mr. Jardine, who was once associated with the Old Bootle club (then a power in the land), was a handsome man.  In later years Mr. Jardine was keeper of the Raven “house” at Farndon.   

EVERTON RESERVES 3 PRESTON NORTH END RESERVES 2
April 4, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Goodison Park, before 6,000 spectators. The Everton team included Parker, Davies, and Kirsopp, and Preston played Cooper (just acquired from the Cumberland district) at centre-forward. During the first half Preston were the superior team, and early opened the score through Gray, after marguis had missed an open goal. Five minutes from the interval Parker equalised. On the resumption Everton attacked strongly, and Garrett headed in from close quarters, but Greatorex in trying to clear, placed through his own goal. Croft then made the scores equal. After this Preston were again the better team, and Salt was lucky to clear twice from Cooper, and the visitors were unfortunate to lose through Kirsopp finding the net close on time. Everton: - Salt, goal, Fare, and Robinson, backs, Jones Garrett, and Williams, half-backs, GW Jones, Wall, Parker, Davies, and Kirsopp, forwards.

CENTRAL LEAGUE
Athletic News- Monday, April 4, 1921
Everton Reserves were represented by a strange forward line in their game with |Preston North End Reserves at Goodison Park, for they had Parker at centre-forward, Davies at inside left, and Kirsopp at outside left. They were fortunate in winning, and had the visitors shown any capacity for accepting each chances of scoring they must at least have averted defeat. In the first half Gray netted with a fine shot after 30 minutes play. Just before the interval Parker equalised. After the change of ends Garrett headed in and Greatorex placed through his own goal, but five minutes later Croft again made matters level for the visitors. Near the finish the Preston defence blundered, and Kirsopp was presented with the simplest of chances, which he promptly accepted, Everton thus winning by 3 goals to 2.

OLDHAM’S PERIL
Athletic News- Monday, April 4, 1921`
ANOTHER MATCH WITHOUT A CREDIT GOAL
A PENALTY INCIDENT
OLDHAM ATHLETIC 0, EVERTON 1
By Harricus
OF' the four clubs that are most likelyto provide the pair to descend into the Second Division at the end of the season, Oldham Athletic alone failed to gather a point on Saturday. Moreover, for the third successive home match they failed to score—an ominous sign. The only goal of the game fell to the Evertonians, in the second half, from the agency of REID, though really the success was due to faulty defensive tactic on the part of Freeman, who, in his zeal to protect his goal, practically took the ball from the hands of Matthews, with the result that there was only half a clearance, and the ball passing over to Reid he took full advantage of the favour. In a sense Everton were rather fortunate to secure full points, for the Athletic's luck was completely out. In the first half there was an occasion when the ball was laying on the Everton goal-line just waiting for the wind to blow it through, but the sand underneath the crossbar had become churned up and the ball stuck dead. Again, just before the interval, Edge sent in a terrific shot from close range and Fern made a brilliant save.
TALE OF A PENALTY KICK.
But the worst stroke of ill-fortune came in the second half, following a penalty kick given against Brown. As Wilson made to take the penalty kick Fern came out of his goal and the referee had to wave him back, a fact that might have proved disconcerting to a younger man than Wilson. However, Wilson took deliberate aim for the goal and he scored, but again Fern advanced, and the referee ordered the kick to be retaken. This time the goalkeeper saved, 'and though Wilson dashed up to meet the ball he put wide, and so Everton profited by the unfair action of one of their side. The pity is that the referee could not have allowed the goal, but I suppose the law was against him. There were several strange faces on both sides, but I cannot say if they made for improvement. The Oldham side is a remodelled one every time I see it, but Howard, Matthews, and David Wilson still hold their own with their younger colleagues. Matthews is active as ever, and Wilson, if not such a wanderer as he was, is trill a tireless worker, and was as good as any half-back on the field. I liked both full backs. Charlton follows the style of the idealist by keeping the ball low and not over kicking his colleagues, and Freeman confirmed my previous impression of him that he is a sound, polished defender, who is likely to stay in League football. He is of nice build, too, with the knees of a kilted soldier. There were two young lads on the extreme wings. I liked Nord very much for a mere novice, but I was not particularly struck with Edge, who is far below League standard, though I must say that he sustained an injury is the second half which did not add to hie effectiveness. Campbell was by far the best attacker, and certainly the most dangerous one, and Butler was pretty fair.
EVERTON WANT A LEADER.
The Evertor side admittedly had more method, and yet it was not the Everton one would like it to be. The forwards would have been put to shame by Latta, Brady, Geary, Chadwick, and Millward. The centre forward, Moffit, may make a player, but he did not show any signs of it on Saturday. Of course, the absence of such men as Davies and Fazackerley is no light matter. I liked the two inside men best, for Reid and Crossley, and particularly the latter, were progressive. But they had no assistance from Moffitt. The wing men, Chedgzoy and Harrison, were altogether too artistic, and I hope Chedgzoy will alter his tactics next Saturday. He will certainly not be allowed to prance round the Scottish defends. He was too self-centred. Harrison's cleverness also went astray at times, but be certainly made nice passes to Crossley. There was nothing to complain of in defence. Brewster was head and shoulders, in a double sense, above his colleagues, and yet he was flanked by two capable assistants. Downs was, perhaps, the outstanding man on the side, his kicking, and particularly when in a falling position, being admirable. The only fault I have to find with him is that he kicks the ball skywards too often. Weller was solid without much polish, and Fern kept goal well. Oldham Athletic.—Mathews; Charlton, Freeman; Marshall (A.), Wilson, Jones; Edge, Gee, Butler, Campbell,and Nord. Everton; Fern; Downs, Weller; brown, Brewster, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Moffitt, Crossley, and Harrison. Referee; Mr. L. Baker, Crewe.

EVERTON ONE UP
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, April 4, 1921
By F.E.H.
Oldham Athletic are badly in need of points and they failed rather pitifully at Boundary Park on Saturday to secure at least one. Not that they really deserved it on the run of the play, for Everton were always the cleverer and more classy side. Yet I cannot help sympathising with them over a lost penalty which, before the campaign is over, may mean so much. It arose in this way. As Wilson went to take the kick Fern came out top meet the ball, which beat him and passed into the net. The referee, however, had apparently whistled a second previously to indicate the Everton player’s indiscretion. Therefore the ball was solemnly replaced, and Wilson had a second “go.” This time Fern saved the shot, and so Oldham were left goalless. No doubt many abler pens than mine will make a note of this not unimportant incident. Generally speaking, the game was an agreeable, approaching-the-close-of-the-season sort of affairs. Interest was centred in the debut of Moffatt, and though he did not shine full allowance should be made for natural nervousness. The left wing pair gave an admirable account of themselves, and Crossley was especially out of luck in not finding the target. Reid’s goal was very well worked for and thoroughly deserved. Weller shaped willingly and well at back, and Downs was as alert and resourceful as ever, while Fern on at least three occasions showed his courage and prowess as a keeper.

BARROW  V. EVERTON
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Tuesday 05 April 1921
About 5,000 people assembled at Barrow last evening to witness the meeting of Everton and Barrow in a game which Formed part of the arrnagement when Alford was transfered to Everton in January.  Everton however, were represented by their Central League team, with Salt in goal.  Bell opned the scoring for Barrow soon after the start, and in the concluding stages Eves notched a second goal.  Result- Barrow 2 goals, Everton none. 

FAZACKERLEY CENTRE TOMORROW NIGHT
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, April 5, 1921
Bee’s Notes
The “Echo” statement of Saturday last that Stanley Fazackerley had ideas about making a further change has, I am told, created annoyance in the Everton offices, and a contemporary has got word from the player that thew story is not true. I would not have published the statement if there had not been reason for so doing. My information stands good. It is better that the public know the actual occurrence. So far true is it that one club actually acted upon statements made, and held a special meeting hurriedly to discuss whether or not they should go in for the player’s transfer. In view of that, is it likely that the story has not truth at its back? A club does not bother about hearsay talk. They had some ground work to go upon. More than that need not be stated at the moment. Still, I must say, as I have said all along, that Fazackerley’s play in my estimation has been far better than most folk give him credit for. He has worked openings for others, and they have not been taken. He must not be blamed for the sins of others even though one must confess that he has not finished his clever work very effectively. Perhaps, aye, probably, he is leg weary after twelve months’ play-that is, including the South African tour. Whatever happens he is entitled to be judged upon his clever work as well as his lack of shooting direction, and I hope the crowd will always bear that in mind, and not look at him purely on the surface view. He is centre forward for tomorrow night’s game at Goodison Park v Chelsea, which starts at six o’clock. The team reads; Fern; Downs, and McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, and Peacock; Jones, Reid, Fazackerley, Crossley and Harrison.
SECONDARY SCHOOLS’ FINAL
Caps of every kind, striped, parti-coloured, and emblazoned, were numerously represented at Goodison Park yesterday afternoon, the occasion being the final tie of the Liverpool and District Secondary Schools’ Shield Competition. While the contesting players reported wind and limbs in good conditions, no reports re wind and vocal cords of the supporters were necessary, for they were most obviously around (!) and vociferous choruses of “Coll; Coll; Play Up the College, the College, play up!” were countered by deafening cries of “Oa-ah!” There your are! Play up the Innies!”  In fact, the cries actually reached our office in Victoria-street, when the telephone receiver was taken off the instrument in the Goodison Park box.

TEAM CHANGES
April 6, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Fazackereley is to play at centre forward for Everton against Chelsea in the League match at Goodison Park to-day. Brewster and Chedgzoy are rested in view of Saturday's inter-league match, in which they play for Scotland against England respectively, and the team will be: - Fern, goal, Downs, McDonald, Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock, Jones, Reid, Fazackerley, Crossley, and Harrison. The kick off is fixed for six o'clock.

PLAN OF GOODISON FIELD TO-NIGHT
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, April 6, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Everton and Chelsea tonight face each other at the uncommon hour of six o’clock. Whatever the Daylight Saving Bill has done to the farmers, it has certainly been a boon to football, as mid-week matches can be played at such an hour that the worker can reach the ground in time for the k.o. without interesting with his work. I think he  prefers the outdoor interest to the indoor of a cinema or theatre on such nights as last Thursday for instance. Everton are expecting a big crowd, as the Pensioners Club is always a popular here. Then Fazackerley at centre and Brown at half back will be watched with interest. The Chelsea side has the Port Sunlight man in goal and the old firm at back Meehan, of Manchester, John Cock, the centre, and Farris, Irish international player, will keep your interest in the game at a good height. Here is the plan of the field;- Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Jones, Reid, Fazackerley, Crossley, Harrison. Chelsea; Molyneux’ Bettridge, Harrow; Cameron, Wilding, Meehan; Ford, Thomson, Cock, Ferris, McNeill.
Have you noticed the coincidence between the Everton and Oldham matches this season and last? Last season Everton tried the experiment of playing Kearslake (now of Wigan Borough) at centre forward against the Latics at Boundary Park. This season, at Oldham they gave similarly a first League outing also at centre to Moffatt. Last season in the Goodison match, Wall made his League debut at inside right against Oldham, while this season Reid reappeared in the Blues’ team after a long absence also at inside right. Then again, in both matches this season against Everton. Oldham failed to score from a penalty kick, while on both their visits to Merseyside this season Oldham were beaten by 5 goals to 2. Last season Oldham drew both matches against Liverpool, and twice beat Everton but this season, in the four games against our local teams they have had to be content with a solitary point- the result of a goalless draw at Oldham against Liverpool.

EVERTON’S BIG WIN,
Sheffield Independent - Thursday 07 April 1921
FAZACKERLEY DOES THE HAT TRICK AGAINST CHELSEA.
Everton 5 Chelsea 1
Everton and Chelsea met in a re-arranged First Division fixture at Goodison Park last night.  The weather was fine, and 17,000 spectators were present.  The opening stages were evenly contested but the superior finish of the home forwards was not long without its reward, for 10 minutes from the start Fazackerley, the ex-Sheffield United forward, cleverly beat the visiting custodian.  He also added a second from Jones' centre a few minutes later.  Chelsea improved towards the interved, Cock and McNeill having shots at goal each of which went wide of the mark.  In the second half, the visitors became more agressive, and in the early stages from a pass by Thomson, Cock scored.  Brown retired through being kicked in the face, but was able to resume later.  Everton now extended themselves, subjecting the visiting defence to a hot time and Fazackerley scored the third goal performing the hat-trick.  Everton continued their pressure, and Reid added the fourth and Harrison the fifth. 

EVERTON 5 CHELSEA 1
April 7, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON'S SOLID WIN.
FAZACKERLEY'S “HAT-TRICK” AGAINST CHELSEA.
Everton beat Chelsea 5-1 at Goodison Park last night, before 22,000 spectators. The feature of the night's play was the success of Fazackerley, who at centre forward showed that he could score goals and that he could shoot first time. True, his first goal was the outcome of the Chelsea's defenders passing back in no uncertain manner, but the way the centre ankled the ball could not be forgotten. It was artistic and safe. This was after ten minutes' play. His second goal was a much better one. He took Jone's centre first time, and as the ball was knee-high it required a lot of manipulating. Yet a fine free drive resulted. Thus Everton led at half-time by two goals. Cock rubbed one notch off by means of a super bit of work, which culminated in a shot from towards the left wing being driven wide of Fern. However, all through the game Chelsea's backs had not inspired, and the goalkeeper was slow and weak in punching and kicking, so it was no surprise when Fazackerley completed his “hat-trick” through good work on the right wing, and when Reid drove a long ball home Molyneux was grievously at fault. Eventually, late in the game, Harrison netted with a perfect drive, that swerved slightly and Molyneux made no effort to go for it. Chelsea were not so hopelessly beaten as the score suggested, but Everton were nevertheless all over their rivals. Chelsea's back-pass principle was wretchedly done –without confidence and direction –and when the goalkeeper threw forward he made matters worse. It is quite reasonable to throw forward if one is hard pressed and the throw is well up, but done as Molyneux did it is simply meant danger. There was one obnoxious case when McDonald chased his man and tripped him, and there was one rather bad injury Brown being kicked in the face, and was off for a while. From a personal point of view no one did better than Meehan. Jones did his best early on, while Reid was useful throughout. None paired off better than Harrison and Crossley, who had merry things against Cameron, who was quite outclassed. Everton's half-back strength was the main reason of the home victory. All three were good, and while the flanks were especially strong in attack, Fleetwood centred more from defence. The backs were much better than Chelsea's who had an uncertain length and placed themselves badly, McNeil made some nice runs, but Ferris was not in International form. Thompson as inside man was nothing more than a trier. Wilding did his best work in the first half, and Cock in the second half. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Brown, Fleetwood, and Peacock, half-backs, Jones Reid, Fazackerley, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards. Chelsea: - Molyneux, goal, Bettridge, and Harrow, backs, Cameron, Wilding, and Meehan, half-backs, Linfoot, Thompson, Cock, Ferris, and McNeil, forwards.

 A HAT-TRICK PERFOMANCE BY FAZACKERLEY
The Liverpool Echo, Thursday, April 7, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Everton beat Chelsea 5-1 at Goodison Park, last night before 22,00 spectators. The feature of the night’s play was the success of Fazackerley, who at centre forward showed that he could score goals and that he could shoot first time. True, his first goal was the outcome of the Chelsea defenders passing back in uncertain manner, but the way the centre ankled the ball could not be forgotten. It was artistic and safe. That was after ten minutes play. His second goal was a much better one. He took Jones’s centre first time and as the ball was knee-high it required a lot of manipulating. Yet a fine free drive resulted. Thus Everton led at half time by two goals. Cock rubbed one notch off by means of a superb bit of work, which culminated in a shot from towards the left wing being driven wide of Fern. However, all through the game Chelsea’s backs has not inspired and the goalkeeper was slow and weak in punching and kicking, so it was surprise when Fazackerley completed his “hat-trick” through good work on the right wing, and when Reid drove a long ball home Molyneux was grievously at fault. Eventually, late in the game, Harrison netted with a perfect drive, that swerved slightly and Molyneux made no effort to go for it. Chelsea were not so hopelessly beaten as the score suggested but Everton were nevertheless all over their rivals. Chelsea’s back-pass principle was wretchedly done-without confidence and direction-and when the goalkeeper threw forward he made matters worse. It is quite reasonable to throw forward if one is hard pressed and the field is well up, but done as Molyneux did it simply meant danger. There was one rather bad injury, Brown being kicked in the face, and was off for a while. From a personal point of view no one did better than Meehan, who bored Jones on to the “touch line.” Reid was useful throughout, none paired off better than Harrison and Crossley, who had a merry innings against Cameron, who way quite outclassed. Everton’s half back strength was the main reason of the home victory. All three were good, and while the flanks were specially strong in attack, Fleetwood centred more upon defence. The backs were much better than Chelsea’s, who had an uncertain length and placed themselves badly. McNeil made some nice runs but Ferris was not in International form. Thompson as inside man was nothing more than a trier. Wilding did his best work in the first half, and Cook in the second half.
A reminder about the Royal National Lifeboat collection at the Everton Football Ground on Saturday. Do your best, please.

TEAM CHANGES
April 8, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
In the match against Preston North End tomorrow, Everton will be without Brewster, Chedgzoy, and Davies, who will be playing for Scotland, England, and Wales, respectively, and Crossley, who was injured in the match against Chelsea on Wednesday. The latter's place will be taken by Wall, otherwise the side will be the same as that which beat Chelsea. The team is, Fern, Downs, McDonald, Brown Fleetwood, Peacock, Jones, Reid, Fazackerley, Wall and Harrison. The Preston team is Causer, Hamilton, Doolan, Waddell, McCall, Mercer, Rawling, Jefferis, Roberts, Woodhouse, Quinn

EVERTON v  PRESTON N.E.
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, April 9, 1921
Everton; Fern; Downs (Captain), McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Jones, Reid, Fazackerley, Wall, Harrison. Preston N.E;- Causer; Hamilton, Doolan; Waddell, McCall, Mercer; Rawlings, Jefferis, Roberts, Woodhouse, Quinn. One will not readily forget the last occasion that Preston North End visited Goodison Park enclosure, when they won a couple of points that had a great baring on whether they dropped into the Second Division or not. The one goal victory (scored by Roberts from a superb pass by Jefferis) sent Notts County into the depths. To-day the North End fielded their strongest eleven, which included the big priced Scottish back, Hamilton. Roberts is playing at his best just now, while great will be the interest in the reappearance of Jefferis alongside Rawling, who is considered by many a certainty for England in the near future. The rain during the earlier part of the day just laid the dust, as it were, though the ball did not have the bounce about it that is so troublesome to players. But another trouble arose in a blustering wind which blew across the field.
UNTIMELY KEEPERS
There was a goodly crowd present when Everton faced the sun. a peculiar happening took place at the opening. The kick-off had actually taken place before the goalkeepers had got into their positions. Everton were awarded a free kick through Waddell and Harrison’s shot was a rocket one that was blocked. Everton were very persistent, Fazackerley, after cleverly beating three men, was unceremoniously brought down heavily. This free kick was also kept out, this time by a Prestonian back. Little was seen of the Preston vanguards. Their defence, however, was kept busily engaged, and Causer caught cleanly a drive by Reid. In a breakaway, Roberts was in front of goal, and Downs cutting in, kicked the ball away from his boots. The North End made another attempt to get through, and Woodhouse was only spoiled by offside. Jefferis sent Rawlings off, but the speedy winger seemed to tread on the ball and lose it. Causer only half punched away a tricky centre by Jones and it was left to Hamilton to finish off his work.
REFEREE’S SEVERITY
Quinn tried his paces on footwork against Brown, only to meet his master. The referee was stern against Everton when he awarded a corner when there was a deliberate case of hands by Hamilton. So far it had been all Everton, although Roberts had a capital chance to give his side the lead. He got the ball between the goalkeeper and the back, only to shoot very wide. This incident was the forerunner to great heavy pressure by Everton, and Causer had to field twice from Reid and on the second occasion Causer had to dive full length to edge the ball round the foot of the post. Corners were coming frequently to Everton. Once, at least, they were wrong in claiming for Causer caught the ball well over the goal line. What advantage Everton received from the wind could be seen when Rawlings tried a centre and it was carried away. One could not help but notice the improvement in the work of Roberts when he did get away. His passes to Rawlings were prefect. Downs stopped both Quinn and Woodhouse, and then Fazackerley, who was playing a sound game, forced a corner. Causer fisted away, for Peacock to shoot high over.
A BULLY IN GOAL
Still another free kick to Everton to bring a deal of trouble to the Preston defence. The ball came across squarely to Jones for that player to shoot hard and true. Causer half parried the shot, and a bully took place in the goal mouth. This was relieved by the ball going over. Waddell had a trying time with Harrison, of whom he was unable to get the better. In a Preston breakaway Woodhouse tried a chance shot that sailed well over the bar. Causer was again in action when he had to get down to a low shot from Wall. To make certain of a clearance he threw the ball to Hamilton. Quinn who had a lean time thus far, got the better of Downs, and put the ball well into goal. Fern came out to save. Woodhouse was the first to head over the bar. The Everton halves kept a tight grip on the Preston forwards, and also found time to help their attacks and try shots into the bargain. With a few minutes to go. Preston got to within shooting range and Woodhouse after Roberts had tried to get the ball under weigh, drove in a tremendous shot that was a shade wrong in direction.
Half-time; Everton 0, Preston North End 0
With matters all square Everton opened the second half with a big dash, and Fazackerley, from long range, was dead on the mark. Causer, however, was in readiness. Peacock was rendering able assistance in attack, and with a deft side-glance he gave Wall a position. The inside man faltered and lost his opportunity. Rawlings and Jefferis carried play to the other end, the former finishing with a shot that landed on the top netting. Preston were having a little more say in the matter than they had in the previous half, but even their best winger could not beat down the defence of McDonald and Peacock. The former once charged the frail winger when he looked dangerous. Quinn gave Roberts a strong pass right in front of goal. The centre took it with the inside of his boot. Fern having little trouble in clearing. Everton were having the same experience as that which faced their opponents in the first half. They found it difficult to frame an attack against the strong wind. Preston took the lead after sixty-five minutes’ play. The making of the goal was due to Rawlings, who got past McDonald and took the ball almost to the goal line before he centred. Fleetwood headed away, and the ball fell at the foot of Woodhouse, who, without hesitation crashed it into the net beyond the reach of Fern.

SENIOR CUP FINAL
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, April 9, 1921
Thursday next, the 14th inst, on Everton’s ground, kick-off 6.30 p.m., referee Mr. S. D. Peers. The finalists are Hyslop-street v Everton M.C. we hope that all clubs will turn out in good numbers to witness the match. Prices of admission are; 1s, 6d, and boys 3d, tax included.

GRAND INTERNATIONAL
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, April 9, 1921
SCOTLAND v.  ENGLAND AT GLASGOW
EASY SCOTTISH VICTORY
“National” day in the land of Cakes is a great one for the “Scottish” who take their international games very seriously.  Their opponents to-day are their biggest rivals. The Scottish F.A have “called” strongly from the ranks of the English clubs. Merseyside has supplied the centre-half, in Brewster. Teams;- Scotland;- Ewart (Bradford); Marshall (Middlesbrough), Blair (Cardiff City); Davidson (Middlesbrough), Brewster (Everton), McMullan (Patrick Thistle), McNab (Greenock Morton), Miller (Manchester United), Wilson (Dunfermline), Cunningham (Rangers), Morton (Rangers). England;- Gough (Sheffield United); Smart (Villa), Silcock (Manchester United); Smith (‘Spurs), Wilson (Sheffield Wednesday); Grimsdell (‘Spurs); Chedgzoy (Everton), Kelly (Burnley), Chambers (Liverpool), Bliss (‘Spurs), Dimmock (‘Spurs). Referee A. Ward, Kirkham.
THE LIFE OF THE PARTY
Beautiful weather was the order, and we could not have chosen finer for our motor trip, which thus far has been an enormous success, and has been a tribute to the skill and foresight of the Wallasey Motor Touring Company. Fifty made the journey per motor with Mr. J. Breckenridge as M.C and Mr. Sidney Dawson the life and soul of the party. Everyone should see Hampden. It is an education with soup-dish Spion Kops. Half-an-hour before the start the attendance looked about 100,000 strong. The pipers were there, with their plaintive appeal, and the band added pleasure with “Swanee” nearly 100,000 mouths whistling with the band. There was not a change in the team, although there had be an idea once that Blair would not play in view of Cardiff’s league concern, in which case it had been agreed that Donald McKinley, of Liverpool, would have been chosen. But such luck for Donald did not pan out, as we would have liked. Of course the valid Evertonians and Liverpudlians present chaffed each other about the promised meeting of Brewster and Harry Chambers, and to show you how small the world is, while two of our party were arguing the meeting of the two players named we walked right into Mr. Potts, of Bootle, a councillor well known in Lancashire. He was staying at the same hotel as the “Echo” tourist.
THE GATE AND ITS TAKING
Probably the trial of 2s as the lowest entrance fee kept the crowd to normal dimensions, at any rate it is certain that the attendance was below the previous best of 126,000 which gate made a banking amount of £9,000. I estimate that the crowd will produce a gate of about £15,000. When Marshall led on his men the pipers obliged with a welcome and then  England had a brass band welcome. England won the toss, and galey wind threatened to spoil the game somewhat. Grimsdell soon got busy with a charge which the Scots talked about, but Referee Ward made no signal. Chedgzoy was set going by Chambers when Kelly went to the touch line he shot rather wildly. Alec McNab was quite near with a header, and when Alan Morton sprinted round everyone trouble brewed, and was increased when Gough ran out and then ran back without touching the ball. The sun was an enormous bother to Gough. Dimmock gave Chambers half a chance, and the Liverpool man, with a swing of the foot, made a bonny low dive that was only a foot wide. Chedgzoy went even nearer. He rounded Blair and Co and centred square and strong, the ball beating Ewart and glancing across the face of the crossbar. Smith could not hold Alan Morton, but the Scottish forwards were not, on the whole faring well. The strength of the wind can be gauged by the fact that Marshall punted hard and high, and the ball came back to him, so that he could head it. Bliss made a flying effort, and was a contrast to his clubmate, and when Ewart fielded a centre he lost sight of the ball, and Chambers was not far from forcing ball and man through. The English backs did not respond to Wilson’s idea, and Scotland was let in dangerously without Wilson making a brave show. Smart, too, was at fault early on, and so was Ewart to a Chedgzoy centre, the best goalkeeper losing all idea of where the ball had gone. England pressed hard just now, and a back and Ewart got badly mixed up, and finally Brewster headed out Chedgzoy’s tricky centre at the angle of the posts.
SCOTLAND’S FIRST GOAL
Blair touched a ball from Chedgzoy, and it was travelling wide of Ewart’s left hand when the Scottie dived after it and edged it away. England might easily have been three up in twenty minutes. Dimmock tried to break the net with a shot that passed very wide, but he took his chance, and deserved praise because he had so little room in which to work. At last Scotland scored. The left wing made the soft impeachment, and Smart could have easily saved a fatal corner kick, but let the ball pass out, believing that a goal kick would accrue. The corner was scored from in a ruck from Andy Wilson, but it was all against the run of play. Ewart was instantly called on by Chambers with a low ball that wanted a lot of watching. Ewart was in difficulty from Chambers, Dimmock and Chedgzoy, but Brewster cleared when the goal was in danger. Morton was Scotland’s principal leader, and the Ranger was in fine trim. Chedgzoy had the best shot of the game, but he was stopped by the crossbar. Chambers led the English attack nicely, and the whole line was well on their game. Gough made a one-handed save that was so amazingly brilliant that one had no fear he knew little about it. Andy Wilson was the shooter, and the work for him was done on the left, prior to which Tommy Miller made one lovely solo, which Andy Wilson should have converted. It was hard football, and England were down in spite of their many attacks and the hammering of Blair and Marshall, the former of whom was not getting any change out of Chedgzoy, albeit the Everton man was not getting much from Kelly, who was surprisingly out of the limelight.
THE REFEREE NEGATIVE
A Kelly solo and a shot which soared by Chambers were other items, and when Dimmock “pulled” a centre Ewart made a sound catch. Prior to this he had been theatrical and unreliable. Morton was fouled, and when the referee said “No” the “boos” of the huge crowd could be heard a mile away. It was sheer bad luck that England did not score from a Chedgzoy corner, the lively ball bobbing about and being untrappable with the Scottish defence in a knot. Again Morton was fouled, and this time the crowd booed the Villa back. England had most of the play, as was natural in view of the help of the wind, and they shot whenever a chance presented itself. Their aim was not good though the boot was strong. Twice the ball hit Ewart’s chest. The goalkeeper was not safe with the difficult “wind” ball. Half-time; Scotland 1, England 0. Final; Scotland 3, England 0. Scottish goal scorers;- Wilson, Norton, Cunningham.

OLDHAM RES v  EVERTON RES
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, April 9, 1921
At Oldham, before 4,000 spectators. Everton Reserves had the better of the play in the first half owing to their having the wind in their favour. They took an early lead through Parker, and kept it until the close on the interval when Paterson equalised.
Half-time; Oldham Athletic Reserves 1, Everton reserves 1.

STUB MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, April 9, 1921
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON 0 PRESTON NORTH END 1
April 11, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON UNLUCKY.
PRESTON WIN AT GOODISON.
Everton were unfortunate in being beaten by Preston North End at Goodison Park by a goal to nothing –a win that relieved North End from any further anxiety regarding their league stated. Everton were the more aggressive side, and Preston owed a good deal to their sturdy defence, and some luck for the visitors were fortunate in not being multed in two penalty kicks early in the game. First of all Fazackerley was going through in fine style when he was tripped by Doolan. The offence appeared to have been committed inside the penalty area, but after the Everton centre had recovered from his injury and the Preston back had been spoken to by the referee a free kick was given almost on the line. Later on Fazackerley shot at short range, and Doolan appeared to deliberately turn the ball wide of goal with his hand, but the referee gave a corner. Everton put on a good deal of pressure in the first half when they had the wind behind them, but Causer kept a good goal, and his backs gave nothing away. Peacock missed one good chance, but generally the defenders held the upper hand. In the second half North End naturally had more of the game, after Woodhouse had scored following a centre by Rawlings twenty-five minutes from the finish, the Everton rallied strongly, though without avail, two corners being forced in the last minute. The wind strong half-backs, and sound defence proved the good for the respective attacks. Fazackerley again gave another good display at centre despite the fact that he was twice injured and was throughout closely watched by McCall. Harriosn and Wall got on well together, and were the better wing. Jones often holding onto the ball too long. At half-back Everton were well served, Peacock playing cleverly against a good wing, and Fleetwood giving Roberts little scope. The backs also were successful, McDonald kicking with fine power against the wind. Fern had no chance of stopping the shot that scored, and did not have so much work to do as fell to the lot of Causer, who gave a capital display especially in the first half. The Preston backs were a sturdy pair, and McCall and Mercer very good indeed at half-back, while Rawlings Jefferis, and Woodhouse were clever forwards. Teams : - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Brown, Fleetwood, and Peacock, half-backs, Jones Reid, Fazackerley, Wall, and Harrison, forwards. Preston North End: - Causer, goal, Hamilton, and Doolan, backs, Waddell, McCall, and Mercer, half-backs, Rawlings, Jefferis, Roberts, Woodhouse, and Quinn, forwards.

OLDHAM ATHLETIC RESERVES 1 EVERTON RESERVES 1
April 11, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Winterly conditions prevailed at Boundary Park, and the strong wind and heavy down pour made accurate play impossible. Both sets of forwards were poor in their finishing touches. In the first half Everton ought to have put the issue beyond doubt, for many chances came their way. Their short passing on a heavy ground did not bear many stings, and was easily broke by the opposing backs. Everton were fortunate in obtaining the first goal, the result of a mis-kick by Goodwin, which left Parker with an open goal. Nord equalising for the home side just before the interval. The second half was more evenly contested. Weller saved his side on numerous occasions, and was easily the outstanding player for the visitors. Baker in goal was very uncertain at times.

CAPS FOR EVERTONIANS
April 11 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Scotland beat England at Hampden Park by three goals to nil, Brewster playing for Scotland and Chedgzoy for England, while Davies scored for Wales, two goals to one win against Ireland at Swansea.

PRESTON’S HONOUR
Athletic News-Monday, April 11, 1921
EVERTON’S WEAK FINISHING IN A DOUR CONTEST
EVERTON 0, PRESTON NORTH END 1
By Junius
IMPORTANT issues were involved in the game at Goodison Park, for Preston were naturally anxious to make their position secure, while Everton were desirous of adding points to their aggregate to enable them to register a record number in the League. Crossley had to stand down owing to an injury, and the Everton attack was thereby weakened, for although Wall—his under study from the Reserves—shaped creditably in neutral quarters, the lack of a free scoring inside forward was palpable. No goals were forthcoming in the first half, but on the general run of the play Everton should have been ahead at the interval. The Preston defenders were desperate in their resistance. Twice were opponents brought down on the fringe of this penalty area, in rapid succession, which resulted in free kicks to Everton, when a mere matter of inches would have meant penalty kicks. In each case Harrison was deputed to take the kick, and in both instances be drove the ball against the defenders. Intermittently the Preston vanguard eluded the vigilance of the Everton defenders, but they ruthlessly wasted theirchances, and especially Roberts, who once had only Fern to beat. The only goal came twenty minutes after the resumption. McDonald failed to deal with a lofty return, and Rawlings, left with a clear course, made the most of his opportunity. Swinging the bail across the field, he save WODDHOUSE an opening, and this clever forward left Fern helpless. Everton were more dangerous than their rivals in the subsequent exchanges, but trey could not score, and though many creditable attempts were made, Preston retained their lead.
CONCISE COMMENT.
Everton played well, but their inside forwards were lacking in effectiveness near goal, and this was the reason for their defeat. Wall performed promisingly in midfield, but he needed the determined finishingpower of Crossley. Fazackerley was unceremoniously dealt with. Harrison placed across many deliberate centres, and Jones improved upon his display against Chelsea. The half-backs were seen to advantage. Fleetwood was a capable pivot, and Brown in the first half and Peacock after thechange of ends fully justified their promotion. The full-backs were sound, despite the one fatal error of the left flank sir defender; and Fern was never at fault. The Preston forwards combined satisfactorily, for Roberts was a lusty leader though once he forgot the tenets of sportsmanship. Woodhouse and Jefferis were effective inside players. Waddell was repeatedly in evidence in the half -back line, and played one of his best games in Liverpool, but the full-backs were only ordinary, and Causer was the strong man in defence. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Jones, Reid, Fazackerley, Wall, and Harrison. Preston North End; Causer; Hamilton, Doolan; Waddell, McCall, Mercer; Rawlings, Jefferis, Roberts, Woodhouse, and Quinn. Referee; W.G. Day, Derby.

PRESTON WIN AT GOODISON
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, April 11, 1921
By stork
The game at Goodison Park was notable for the strong breeze and the equally strong defences of both sides. Preston’s victory, as last season, clears away any anxiety they may have felt over their League position. The game was marred by the gusty wind, which in the first half, favoured Everton to such a degree that the North End forwards rarely framed an attack worthy the name, whereas Everton clamoured around the Preston goal menacingly, and with a fraction of luck they might have been a couple of goals to the good. Twice I thought the referee made faulty offside decisions. He granted free kicks when the happening certainly deserved capital punishment. The first occasion was when Fazackerley after beating three opponents, was making goal-wards, and when about to shoot was deliberately tripped by Doolan. The second incident was a palpable case of hands by Hamilton. In both instances Harrison’s free kicks were charged down. Roberts showed improved ideas of combination, but his shooting was found wanting. Reid and Wall gave him several tasks, and without any show he completed them successfully. His dive to turn a Reid shot round the post was beautiful timed.

TRANMERE ROVERS 3 EVERTON RESERVES 1
April 12 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Played at Prenton Park, before 10,000 spectators. Both teams were well represented. At the outset Everton put in a brief attacks, but were beaten off by a good defence. The home team improved, and after 28 minutes play Groves scored, Robson added a second goal, and at half-time the Rovers lead by two goals to nil. The second half was stoutly contested, and Groves added a third for Tranmere. The only goal for Everton was scored by Clennell from a penalty kick. Towards the close the home custodian brought off a magnificent save from Moffatt.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, April 12, 1921
Tranmere Rovers, out to win, succeeded in beating Everton 3-1 last night at Prenton Park, showing form which delighted the 10,000 spectators. After a somewhat in effective start Groves scored the first goal, and thereby heartened the team to such an extent that their play underwent a great improvement, and by the interval Robinson had scored a second goal, Moreton having been instrumental in engineering them both. Groves added another immediately after the interval, whilst towards the close Clennell converted a penalty for hands into Everton’s only goal.

EVERTON PLAY FOR CHARLES PARRY’S BENEFIT
The Liverpool Echo -Wednesday, April 13, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Everton’s old supporters will remember Charlie Parry, one of the old school, who did much to make Everton what it is today. Parry is ill, and Everton have sent this team to Oswestry to play a benefit game for their old servant; Salt; Stroud, Weller; Fare, Lievesley, O. Williams, Spencer, Kirsopp, Moffatt, Young, and Smith.
At Preston on Saturday, the first team will be;- Fern; Downs, McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Fazackerley, Davies, and Harrison.
Reserves at home to Oldham;- B. Howard Baker; Fare, Robinson; Jones, Weller, Williams; Howarth, Kirsopp, Parker, Wall, and Smith.
The notable changes are the inclusion of Davies, as an inside man, and the playing of Weller at centre half-back. Preston are introducing Duxbury, a local right half, in place of Waddell in the team which will meet Everton. This will be Duxbury’s second trial game with the League eleven. Teams; Causer; Hamilton, Doolan; Duxbury, McCall, Mercer; Rawling, Jefferis, Roberts, Woodhouse, and Quinn.
I feel that I must again take up the pen and write you with reference to the Everton F.C (writes “An Old Blue”). I think it is a couple of months back when last I wrote stating that the players were ineffective for a club of Everton’s standing. They were lucky enough however, to meet Newcastle with a team all sixes and sevens in the Cup a week later, the result of which match made many supporters think they had a team capable of winning the Cup, I struck to my opinion, however, and their defeat in the Cup by the Wolves fully emphasised their class, as it had done in previous rounds with second Division clubs. If the board cannot accomplish anything better than they have done this season with the means at their disposal and the luck in the draw, it is time thy resigned. I quite agree with all “Chiming Bells” writes, and he is ever a welcome correspondent. It is for Everton supporters to bring their directors to account for the team. So it should be in the case of Liverpool, and it is futile entering into newspaper correspondence on comparisons, as we all know Liverpool have had some very lean years; but it would do the present situation no good by bringing such matters up. There is no doubt that Everton are sadly lacking in a lot of positions. I think a good many supporters got a wrong impression over the Chelsea match. It was not Everton’s merits that won the match- rather Chelsea’s demerits. Preston showed us what Everton’s real and consistent ability at home has been all season-anybody’s prey. With an eighth of the money they have paid in transfers they could have employed a couple of ex-players at so much a week to search out and train young players, with better results. It would be a good idea if the supporters’ organisation were proceeded with. The club plainly wants ginger.

TEAM NEWS.
April 14, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
The team for the return game between Everton and Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday, have been selected as follows: - Fern, Downs, McDonald, Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock, Chedgzoy, Reid, Fazackerley, Davies, Harrison. Preston North End: - Causer, Hamilton, Doolan, Duxbury, McCall, Mercer, Rawlings, Jefferis, Roberts, Woodhouse, and Knight, and the Everton Reserves team to meet Oldham Athletic at Goodison park will be B. Howard Baker, Fare, Robinson, Jones, Weller, Williams, Howarth, Kirsopp, Parker Wall, Smith. Everton are sending a team to Oswestry today to play a match for the benefit of Charlie Parry, a former Everton player. The team will be: - salt, Stroud, Weller, Fare, Leivesley, Williams, Spencer, Kirsopp, Moffatt, Young, Smith.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, April 14, 1921
Everton go to Preston by motor car, leaving Goodison office at 10 o’clock.
EVERTON’S EXCELLENCE
Everybody knows that I have considered it my duty to severely criticism the management of the Everton Club, and in these circumstances it becomes me to pay a tribute to the recent courageous steps taken by the same managers, with such gratifying results (says “Chiming Bells”). Believe me, it requires a very high degree of courage to take the drastic course of displacing a player to obtain whose services a fortune has been spent. I suppose the playing of Reid at inside right was, more of less, forced upon them; that it has turned out so well is a matter for congratulation; but the placing of Stan Fazackerley at centre-forward was a master stroke, nothing less. It is many a long day since we saw the forward line so knit together, so co-operative in their movements, as against Chelsea. It is true they lost against Preston N.E, but there the verdict was against the weight of evidence. They were unlucky in the referee for one thing, for if that otherwise earnest and conscientious gentleman had seen what almost everybody else saw there would have been two penalty kicks awarded to Everton and at least one North End player dismissed the field. However, in the long run these things balance. The point I wish to make is this-we can bear to see them lose providing they preserve the same high standard of play. The recent changes have brought this about. Therefore let us praise the directors generously, as we criticised them severely.

EVERTON IN BENEFIT MATCH
April 15, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
3,000 spectators, witnessed a match between Everton and Oswestry and District at Oswestry, last evening as a benefit match for Charlie Parry, a former Everton player who is ill. After half an hour Butler centred, and Hulse headed a goal for Oswestry. When the teams changed ends Everton, who showed better football all through, made a effort to equalise, but their shooting was not accurate. The best attempt came from Fare, who ran through, but was foiled in the goalmouth. Everton: - Salt, goal, Stroud, and Weller, backs, Fare, Leivesley, and Williams, half-backs, Spencer, Kirsopp, Moffatt, Young, and Smith, forwards.

EVERTON SECURE STRONG SCOTTISH BACK
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, April 15, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Everton F.C have just finished negotiations with Glasgow Celtic for the transfer of D. Livingstone, who is twenty-three years old, weighs 11st., and is 5ft 8 ½ in height. Mr. Tom McIntosh, who travelled all night and landed in Liverpool this morning at 7.30, informs me that Livingstone will play for Everton Reserves v. Liverpool Reserves in the Liverpool Cup match at Goodison Park on Monday night (6.30). he has seen Livingstone play three or four times and he banks on his doing the club a lot of good. The Scot has been playing regularly for Celtics since February.
Everton at Preston does not bear the same strength because North End are now safe. Still the Everton boys will be keen to wipe out last week’s loss of £2 and two points. With Stanley Davies at inside-left and Fazackerley at centre-forward we may easily see them reverse the result for there can be no doubt about Davies’s football. Any man who can hit a ball-a dead ball- as he can and feint as he can must be a footballer. Wait a while, Mr. Spectator, and let him settle down. You cheered him heartily enough when he started as centre-forward, you know. Teams at Deepdale;-
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Fazackerley, Davies, Harrison. Preston North End;- Causer; Hamilton, Doolan; Duxberry, McCall, Mercer; Rawlings Jefferis, Roberts, Woodhouse, Quinn.
A PARRY MEMORY
“Adimantus” writes;- As an old follower of football, I am sorry to hear that Charlie Parry, a one-time player for Everton, is ill, I saw Parry and Kelso play some rare games for Everton in the early nineties. One game in particular comes to mind when I think of Parry. Aston Villa came Goodison in February, 1892- I think it was -to play a match previously abandoned in a snowstorm, it was a great game-one of these we never see in these days- and Everton led at half time, I think, 4-0. Villa put on terrific pressure in the second half and actually deserved to win, but the splendid defence of Kelso and Parry foiled them. I have never seen a finer game since, although a regular frequenter of both local grounds. Parry was a sure back, and played for some years in that position for Everton.

CHEDGZOY'S DEPUTY
Derby Daily Telegraph - Saturday 16 April 1921
Young Jones who deputised for Sam Chedgzoy on the Everton right wing last Saturday is a native of Liverpool who graduated with Orwell Wednesday club.  he is a capable forward who can play both inside an outside, and more than one League club has made an offer for him.  His first baptism of League football was last February.
Mersey Not Alight
Everton gave a second trial to Alexander Wall, an inside forward, last week, whom they secured from local junior circles.  he is a native of Liverpool and rose to high fame as a schoolboy, and has since served an apprenticeship with Everton "A" team.  He did not set bthe Mersey on fire by his play against Preston North End. 

CELTIC PLAYER FOR EVERTON.
Dundee Courier - Saturday 16 April 1921
LIVINGSTONE TRANSFERRED AT BIG FEE.
Dugald Livingstone, the clever back of Celtic Football Club, has signed for Everton. Livingstone, who has been five years with the Parkhead club, is a Vale of Leven lad, and played for the Vale Juvenile Combination before joining Glasgow Ashfield. He is quite a young player, and under the able tuition of Alec M'Nair has blossomed into a line back. Livingstone, who is home as right or left back, leaves for his new quarters tonight. The transfer fee was considerable.

NEW PLAYER FOR EVERTON
April 16, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
The Everton Club has signed on Dugald Livingstone, a full back who has been with Glasgow Celtic for five seasons, and has been regarded as one of the cleverest defenders with the Park Head Club. Livingstone who can play either right or left back is twenty three years old, weights 11 stone and is 5ft 8 and half inches in height. He will play for the Reserves against Liverpool Reserves in the Liverpool Cup Semi-Final tie at Goodison Park on Monday night.

AIMING AT REVENGE
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, April 16, 1921
THE TWO STANS APPEAR AT A FAMILIAR GROUND
NORTH END BEAT EVERTON
“F.E.H’S SPECIAL DESCRIPTION PF DEEPDALE MATCH
Everton; Fern; Downs (Captain), McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Fazackerley, Davies, Harrison. Preston North End; Causer; Hamilton, Doolan; Duxberry, McCall, Mercer; Rawlings, Jefferis, Roberts, Woodhouse, Knight. Referee; Mr. W.J. Day, Derby. Everton created a big gate at Deepdale. North End people were anxious to see how their former Stans, Fazackerley and Davies, shaped on their old sward. Davies was tried at inside left, with “Fazzy” in the middle. North End tried Duxberry at half vice Waddell. It was a wild and very frosty morning when we left Everton headquarters by motor for Preston. Fortunately the weather, though cold, was exhilarating, and a 30 mile run was rather enjoyed by players and directors alike. The start was so early that the “Proud Borough” was reached well before noon, and the players were afforded ample time in which to cool their heels. The afternoon proved sunny, and much milder, and there was a capital attendance when the men lined up. For once in a way the Deepdale playing field was actually on the hard side, an exceptionally thing for this enclosure. There were also bare patches here and there, nevertheless the going was distinctly good. There was only one change in the two selected teams, Knight appearing in the home ranks in place of Quinn at outside left. North End started with their backs to the sun, and at once made play on the right. They ran down smartly, and Rawlings put the ball right across the goal, for Knights to send it over the bar.
DISAPPOINTING FORWARDS
Everton broke away in spirited fashion but faded away in disappointing manner, and in a moment the North End forwards were again in action. The right wing pair failing at the critical moment. Everton made a gallant response where Harrison showed his pace, and he had Hamilton beaten when he sent the ball just over the bar. On the light ground the game was tremendously fast, and end-to-end exchanges were the order of play. The Preston forwards were to begin with rather smarter on the ball than the opposing vanguard, but their over-anxiety in front of goal defeated its own intention. Roberts and Woodhouse both missed fine openings, and as the game progressed the visitors began to assert themselves. They once moved down in almost clocklike precision. Chedgzoy rave down and gave the ball to Fazackerley, who in turn passed forward to Davies. The latter shot well and truly, but he was obviously offside, and the referee had no hesitation in saying so. The pace became faster, and Preston, extending themselves to the full, succeeded in brushing aside the Everton defence. Roberts got between the backs, and had only Fern to beat when he put over. A few minutes later there was an almost similar episode the defence being slightly bewildered. The home centre-forward sent wide of the target. The home front line continued to be busy, and though Downs was having a very worrying time, he managed to stem the North End rushes. It was not long before Everton were again on the job. Chedgzoy again got through, and out in a glorious centre, but Fazackerley, dashing up at a great pace, just failed to convert.
A HOT HANDFUL
Just after this the Everton left wing pair were in happy mood, and Harrison terminated a brilliant flash, along the wing by giving Causer one of the warmest handfuls he has received this season. Magnificent work on the part of McCall gave the home left possession, but Davies came to the rescue. At the other end Chedgzoy was again unfortunate in having a perfect centre missed. Harrison was busy on the other wing, where he forced a corner, and this might conceivably have been turned to account if Davies had not lifted the leather high over the woodwork. Towards the interval the wearers of the blue jerseys were much the more combined, and some of their work between the halves and the forward line was very pretty to watch.
NORTH END LEAD
Unfortunately there was a lack of steadiness in front of goal, and this both illustrated and emphasised when Reid, who was well placed, missed an easy shot. Half time had nearly arrived when Preston got away in  determined fashion, and Knight shot. The ball just touched Downs, but went on its course, and Woodhouse scored with a clever attempt, guiding the ball of Fern’s reach with the side of his foot. Half-time; Preston North End 1, Everton 0
As I have said, the historic Deepdale enclosure never appeared to me so hard and dry as this afternoon. The result was that the pace was accelerated appreciably, and the first period was full of exciting incidents. The Preston attack had proved the most persistent, and with anything like a little more steadiness in front of goal, they ought certainly to have found the net more than once. At the same time, Everton had a full share of the attack, and here again the same observation as to the want of finish applied. The second half opened in brilliant sunshine, and the ground was full. Preston were the first to breakaway, but they were well held, and the visitors soon got going on the left, where Harrison sent in a steaming shot which Causer turned just outside the post for a fruitless corner. For a considerable time after this, the men from Merseyside were constantly on the aggressive, but the same old story of lack of combination in front of goal had to be told. Hamilton once booted away a long drive from Downs, and McCall was positively ubiquitous in tackling Reid, Fazackerley, and Davies. Midfield play led to a little advantage to show the nippy work of the North End half backs but this was not taken the fullest advantage of by Roberts and his wings. In the later stages of the game Everton put forth the most strenuous effort to equalise. On both wings there was wonderful work by both Chedgzoy and Harrison and once from a pass by the latter Fazackerley ought to have scored. As it was, he missed the pass by a matter of inches. Subsequently Preston fluttered the Everton dovecote with three breakaways, in which Knight, Rawlings, and Jefferis all tried without success to increase their lead. Everton, however, were equally determined to make good, and a fine bit of work on the part of Harrison and Davies might have been turned to good account if Fazackerley had been a second sooner on the spot. The concluding stages were full of excitement. Final; Preston North End 1, Everton 0.

EVERTON’S NEW BACK MAKES DEBUT ON MONDAY
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday April 16, 1921
Bee’s Notes
The Liverpool Senior Cup tie, Everton Reserves v. Liverpool Reserves, will be played on Monday at Goodison Park, 6.30. Everton’s team will include the new “boy” Livingstone, signed from Celtic.
The Union of Boys’ Clubs’ Junior Cup final between St. Sylvester’s and Everton M.C for the challenge cup present by the proprietors of the “Echo” will take place on Thursday, the 28th inst, at Goodison Park.

EVERTON RES v.  OLDHAM RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, April 16, 1921
At Goodison Park. Teams;-
Everton Reserves-Howard Baker; Fare, Robinson; Jones, Weller, Williams; Howarth, Kirsopp, Parker, Wall, and Smith. Oldham Reserves;- Taylor; Charlton, Goodwin; Marshall, Briadwood, Steele; Campbell, Bell, Broadhurst, Paterson, and Nord. Referee, Mr. J.E. Telford.
Both teams turned out as advertised. Oldham, who are in the running for the championship, intended to put in all their efforts to gain, if possible, full points, as a slip by the leaders (Manchester United) would place them at the head of the table. Winning the toss the visitors had the assistance of a strong breeze. Although this advantage was theirs, Everton were the first to give trouble. Parker, receiving from Weller, gave to Smith, who rounded Chorlton and sent in a centre which Kirsopp only just missed. The next move came from the Oldham centre, who passed to Nord, and good work between that player and Paterson carried the ball towards the Everton goal, which ended in Nord sending in a high shot straight towards goal. Howard Baker cleared without difficulty. Again Everton took up the running, and Parker was dispossessed by Charlton when in a favourable position., the left wing of Oldham were again showing prominence, and this time it took a second attempt by Baker to get the ball clear from danger. The long-kicking by the home keeper, Howard Baker, caused amusement, the ball each time landing well over the half-way line. Everton again forced the play, and Weller, who was playing a good game and feeding his wings with great judgement and Howarth on two occasions gave the Oldham defence an anxious time, his centres being most accurate, and Taylor was fully extended in clearing his lines. At this stage of the game the balance of play was in favour of Everton, their half-backs organising many promising movements for the forwards, which were promptly accepted. Consequently, the bulk of play was confined to the Oldham quarters, and Taylor distinguished himself with clever saves from Kirsopp and Parker. Oldham now made a praiseworthy effort to open the score. Broadbent gave Campbell a fine opening, and this player responded well with a centre which went to Nord, whose shot only just skimmed the crossbar. Play at this stage was becoming more even, and although Everton looked the more dangerous, still the Oldham forwards gave Baker some shots to negotiate and the interval arrived without either side finding the net. Half-time; No score.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, April 16, 1921
By Louis T. Kelly

PRESTON NORTH END 1 EVERTON 0
April 18, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON BEATEN AGAIN.
FAST GAME AT DEEPDALE.
For the second week in succession, and by the same score, Everton were beaten by Preston North End on Saturday. The game, if not an exceptionally good one was exceedingly keen. For once in a way the Deepdale ground was hard, and this coupled with the wind, made the ball very lively and somewhat difficult to keep under control. The rearranged line of the Evertonians evoked interest, but it did not pan out particularly well. The dominant note of the encounter was the sterling work of the defence. The Everton halves and backs got through a great amount of gruelling work, and there was just a tinge of luck about the goal, which gave North End the verdict. At the same time, it is only fair to say that the famous Lancashire club showed a rightness and determination that merited a point, but whether they deserved two is rather a matter for argument. The home side opened play in promising fashion, and in the first few minutes Roberts hit the woodwork. For a considerable period they had much more of the attack than their opponents, but it was not until the approach of the interval that they gained their goal. This came from the foot of Woodhouse. He sent in a stinging shot, and the ball glancing off McDonald entered the net without giving Fern much chance of saving. In the second half play fell away considerable, though Everton were frequently dangerous and they ought certain to have got on level terms before the finish. Much of the forward footwork was clever, but lacked the necessary polish. Nevertheless they were unfortunate when Fazackerley missed heading into the net, and again when Peacock failed with a fine drive. As indicated the defence was the most potent factor on the visitors side. Downs and McDonald both played admirably and the middle line was quite up to concert pitch with Fleetwood as the pivot. The vanguard was fast but rather erratic though both Chedgzoy and Harrison were active on the two wingers. The work of the inside men was earnest and well meaning, but it proved ineffective. The North End forwards were quick on the ball and McCall once again showed a master, he was at centre half. . Both the sides played well. Teams : - Preston North End: - Causer, goal, Hamilton, and Doolan, backs. Duxbury, McCall, and Mercer, half-backs, Rawlings, Jefferis, Roberts, Woodhouse, and Knight, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Brown, Fleetwood, and Peacock, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Reid, Fazackerley, Davies, and Harrison, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 0 OLDHAM ATHLETIC RESERVES 0
April 18, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 38)
Oldham were most fortunate in taking away a point from Goodison Park on Saturday. All through the game Everton were the more aggressive, and had hard lines in not opening their score. One shot from Kirsopp had Taylor well beaten, but the ball hit the post and glided outside. Again Parker was badly fouled when almost through. Howard Baker had a quiet time, and was only one seriously tested during the first half. On the other hand Taylor, the Oldham keeper seemed unbeatable and saved fine shots from close quarters. With the exception of the first ten minutes in the second half there was only one team in it –Everton, but try as they did they would not score. They should have a had a penalty through deliberate handing, but this escaped the referee's notice. Everton: - Baker, goal, Fare, and Robinson, backs, Jones, Weller, and Williams, half-backs, Howarth, Kirsopp, Parker, Wall, and Smith.

EVERTON LATEST
Athletic News -Monday, April 18, 1921
All the directors and club managers who were in Glasgow on the occasion of the recent Scotland and England match did not foregather at Hampden Park. For instance, Mr. W. Bracewell, of Burnley, went to Kirkcaldy to watch the match between Raith Rovers and the Celtic. He had his eyes fixed upon a half-back. Mr. T.H. McIntosh of Everton was at the same game. The two Lancashire representatives were rather surprised when they met. The sequel is the announcement that Everton have secured the transfer of Dugald Livingstone, the Celtic back. Coming from the Vale of Leven he assisted Ashfield, a Glasgow junior team, when he was engaged by the Celtic in 1917 at the age of 21 years, so that he is now in the very prime of his manhood. At his ease on either wing he has had considerable experience of the Scottish League owing to the break-up of the old partnership between Shaw, McNair and Dodds. As he is a really good player most people cannot understand why the Celtic have consented to his transfer. It is, however, a fact that he has not been comfortable of late. He had as good as told the Parkhead officials that he would not play for them next season; he would prefer to join a Central league club. Standing 5ft 8in and weighing 11 stones, he is expected to play to-day (Monday) for the Everton Reserves against the Liverpool reserves in the semi-final of the Liverpool Cup.

PRESTON PRIDE
The Athletic News- Monday, April 18, 1921
FINISHING THE SEASON IN FINE STYLE
PRESTON NORTH END 1, EVERTON 0
By Harricus
PRESTONNORTH END'S players must have made a resolution at Easter to finish the season in a manner befitting the traditions of the old club. Their last six games have produced five victories and a draw, with a goal record of 13-5, which is a feat that must be very pleasing to the newly-elected directorate. Moreover, these results presage a successful season for 1921-2, coming, as they do, at the tag end of the season, for presumably the same men will be again on duty next August. Their 22,000 supporters were naturally delighted with the double success over Everton, whom they have defeated on consecutive Saturdays by a score of 1-0. Saturday's goal at Deepdale was secured within two minutes of half-time, a capital centre by Knight being turned to good account by WOODHOUSE, though the ball actually passed into the net off the body of McDonald. North End had made many efforts to open their account before they actually did so. Once Woodhouse shot just wider when he had an open goal. Again Roberts put the ball over the bar, when the spectators were prepared to shout for a goal, and just later he struck the post with a shot that would have knocked the goalkeeper into the net had it struck him. The game was one of two distinct halves —the first almost brilliant and the second just the reverse, indeed, I have seldom seen such a change come over a game. But it was always apparent that North End were the better team, and that the Everton men did not possess sufficient to deserve even a point. Practically all the talent was on the side of the home team. Everton certainly made some show of resistance during the first half hour, but even so they never had the same prospect of scoring as had North End. There is always the possibility of a goal when the ball is aimed direct into goal. This Is what North End did and what Everton did not do, and it was the weakness in attack that made all the difference in the calibre of the two teams. HAMILTON'S HIGH STANDARD.
I had the opportunity of studying Hamilton, the new Preston full-back, for the first time, and he created a fine impression. He is coolness itself, even to the exercise of studied judgment in heading, and a full-back should head the ball as little as possible. He volleys the ball admirably, though he was rather erratic when playing against the sun. He is the man for me though, and North End have been repaid for their investment. Doolan has apparently improved in his play since he became associated with the Scot. The half-backs, too, were admirable. McCall may not be good enough for England, but he is still a great player, and, though he played a closer game than usual on Saturday, his tackling, trapping of the ball, and passing were all that could be desired. Mercer continues to improve; and another new boy, Duxbury, has the makings of a first-class player. He is not unlike Mercer in build and methods. I have often remarked that in order to get the best out of Tom Roberts he must score a goal early in the game, for he is a man of temperament. But he did not score on Saturday, and yet he prayed a very fine game; indeed, there was no holding him in the first twenty minutes, and right to the end he was always dangerous when he had possession of the ball. Comparison with two ex-Prestonians, who were on the other side, was all in favour a Roberts.  Woodhouse was the next best forward, and he is a tireless worker, but I did not think the right wing was so effective es usual. Jefferis prefers a heavy ground at his time of life, and whilst Rawlings put across some very dangerous centres I have seen him to much better advantage. Knight, who came in at outside-left, never hesitated to place the ball in the goalmouth; indeed, the North End team throughout always looked like a winning team.
DOWNS THE SAFETY MAN,
Everton were, like the game, in two distinct halves—defence excellent, forwards poor. Ido not blame Fern for the goal that passed him, and the two full-backs were men of the very highest standard. Downs seems to be as good as ever he was, which is saying something, and be seemed quite unperturbed even when in a tight corner. Neither did- McDonald ever lose his head when pressed, and Everton are in the possession of a pair of grand full-backs. Fleetwood is a veteran half-back flanked by two young players who have come to stay. Brown has a nice style with him, and Peacock confirmed my previous good impression of him. He is a great worker, a sure tackler, and what is more, he made more dangerous shots at goal than his forwards. These same forwards did not please me. Fazackerley lacked the vim of Roberts, though I admit that he possesses nice touches. Still, the effect was lacking. Stanley Davies was doubtless anxious to shine at Preston, but he did not do so. Harrison and Reid were about the most successful, for somehow I am of opinion that Chedgzoycan make better use than he does of his undoubted abilities. Preston North End.-Causer;Hamilton, Doolan; Duxberry, McCall, Mercer; Rawlings, Jefferis, Roberts, Woodhouse, and Knight. Everton.- Fern; Downs, McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Fazackerley, Davies, and Harrison. Referee; W. Day, Derby.

WOODHOUSE AGAIN TAKES TOLL OF EVERTON
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, April 18, 1921
FOUR POINTS TO P.N.E. FROM EVERTON
By F.E.H
“Oh what a fall was there, my country-men.” Four points surrendered to Preston North End by Everton. No wonder the borough is called “Proud.” I did not see the first game, and so cannot offer any opinion upon it, but Saturday’s encounter, taking all in all, scarcely justified the Prestonians in walking off with all the honours. Everton in the first half shaped excellently, though conspicuously weak in finishing. The rearranged forward line did not knit together as one could have wished, and though the work of both wingers was good the inside men finished with that indecision which leads only to disappointment. Preston’s goal was perhaps a trifle lucky, though it was no more than their due. Knight put the leather to Woodhouse, who banged it in hard and fast. In its flight it just touched McDonald and flashed into the net, with Fern practically helpless. The second half was a very mediocre exhibition and Everton ought to have at least equalised. Fazackerley had at least two good chances which were spoiled and a fine drive from peacock deserved a better fate. The work of the halves and the full backs calls for the warmest praise. In the home ranks McCall was once again the star artist.
TONIGHT’S LOCAL CUP-TIE
At 6.30, at Goodison Park, this night, the Liverpool Cup semi-final will be contested between Everton and Liverpool Res. Everton team not yet selected. Liverpool team; E. Scott; Parry, Jenkinson; McNab, Matthews, Cunningham; H. Wadsworth, McKinney, Pilkington, Lewis, Pearson.

EVERTON RESERVES 4 LIVERPOOL RESERVES 0
April 19, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
LIVERPOOL SENIOR CUP
EVERTON RESERVES FOR THE FINAL
Liverpool Senior Cup Semi-Final
The supposed reserve sides met at Goodison Park last night to contest the Liverpool Senior Cup semi-final. It had been supposed that Everton's new defender, Livingstone of Celtic would have been playing, but he only arrival at the ground an hour before the kick off. Everton Reserves (who won 4-0) including many of their first team members, and Liverpool tried H. Wadsworth with a view to his deputising at outside right for Sheldon. It was excellent football for three parts of the game, and it was touch and go right to the goal, which was scored through a trifling handling case, against Parry, Clennell converting the penalty kick. Later in the game the same player scored from a second penalty kick awarded against McNab. With goals from Spencer and Davies, the score became 4-0, and Everton in the end were value for that margin, because the difference in defence was very marked, the display of the Liverpool backs late on being below standard, while the forwards all through were not so dominating as Everton's, McKinney being unable to make headway against a stout defence, and Jenkinson in the rear guard probably felt the effects of a nasty injury to his face. H. Wadsworth was not a success on the right, and Lewis was the best Anfield attacker. Everton had the best forward on the field (Jones) and Liverpool the best half-back (Cunningham). Howard Baker, too, in goal was notable with high catches to shots that were made to look sample while at the other end Scott made one mightily save from Stanley Davies, who apparently could not understand how Scott got his hands to the shot, the pace of the ball being enormous. Each goalkeeper saved well and showed wisdom in handing a ball over the bar. There was one curiosity. Downs miskicked and caused Baker to make a save and the next moment Downs from the half-way line drove in a strong ball that was a ticklish matter for Scott. Baker's kicks from goal were generally three-quarters the length of the field, and each meant a diversion of play from one goal to the other, even though the Everton forwards did not place themselves too well for such chances. Liverpool near half time made some splendid attacks in which Lacey figured prominently and when they crossed over without a goal their chances had gone for afterwards they had to face a strong wind. Clennell, who has put on a lot of weight, is still a skilled schemer and his penalty shots landed into the net but before Scott had touched each one. They were direct shots and it was the sheer pace of the ball that beat Scott. Teams: - Everton: - B. Howard Baker, goal, Downs, and McDonald, backs, Brown, Brester, and Garrett, half-backs, Jones, Spencer, Davies, Clennell, and Smith, forwards. Liverpool: - E. Scott goal, Parry, and Jenkinson, backs, McNab, Matthews, and Cunningham, half-backs, H. Wadsworth, Lacey, McKinney, Lewis, and Pearson forwards. Referee Mr. J. Stewart.

EVERTON RES BEAT LIVERPOOL RES
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, April 19, 1921
Bee’s Notes
LIVINGSTONE’S BOW
To-morrow night (5.30), at Goodson Park, Everton Res. (v. Rochdale)  read: B. Howard Baker; Fare,  and Livingstone (the Celtic capture), Garrett, Weller, and Owen Williams, Jones, Spencer, Moffatt, Wall, and Alford. It is good to remember old friends and our birthplace. Everton F.C was born through the formation of a Sunday school side, styled St. Domingo Bible Class. That class still exists and with Mr. Lewis as its leader and strapping young fellows as players the side is holding up its head. In the Citizens League the Domingo boys stand No.1 and they are in the final of the League’s Cup to boot. Everton’s directors have not forgotten their humble beginning, and therefore the “A” team to-night will play against the Bible Class at Goodison Park, starting at 6.30. it is hoped and believed that the game will be as keen as enjoyable as last night’s semi-final tie of the Liverpool senior Cup, when some astounding “reserves” were called up. If you look at the sides you will see that many first-team went on the field. Certainly one could not grumble at the fare provided, and if one would like to have seen more reserves- as one rarely gets a chance of seeing the younger members in their own class- the fact remained that there was excellent sport and a tight game, even if a score of 4-0 was registered by Everton. No one of the 10,000 spectators would have imagined that four goals would be the balance at the finish if you had taken a vote at half-time. For up to that point Liverpool had enjoyed their attacks, and if they had not the balance of the Everton attacking line, still, they had the chances and made a rallying finish of the opening half by hammering at the Everton defence in which Downs did some unusual things, as is his wont; the most notable was the miskick one moment (Baker saving), and the next minute a shot from halfway which tickled Scott considerably.
CLENNELL “OUR MAN ON THE SPOT.”
It was hard football throughout, and the turn of the tide came when Jenkinson fell and hurt his back. He did not kick true after that, and Parry never seemed to recover from the taint of a penalty kick for hands. Clennell or Davies for the penalty kick?  No one seemed to know. Clennell (weight for age) eventually placed the ball and scored —a feat heperformed later when he had been “stabbed” by McNab. Each time Scott touched the ball, whose very fierceness led it beyond the goal-line. Smith the young fellow on the left, centred, and one smelt a goal coming when Spencer drew towards goal, and when Campbell had a shot Davies hit a deceiving ball, one that had plenty of pace and yet looked to be travelling at no great rate. Scott could not touch it, even though he had previously left Davies standing in a maze through a mighty save from point-blank range. Scott was not the only goalkeeper to make brilliant saves. Howard Baker made aLewis shot look simple, and he made his goal-kicks in such a manner, and with such a surety in direction and strength, that every time he pushed the ball three-parts the length of the field. Baker makes for attacks, and Everton forwards should plant themselves "knowingly" instead of hanging back. I have never seen a goalkeeper kick further and higher, and if the forwards will hang on to the opposing defence goals will come in plenty. It is no easy matter in summertime, with hard grounds the rule to head away a ball that is just dropping from a long passenger. Parry did not play as surely as on Saturday, and H. Wadsworth, acting with a view to Sheldon’s place, was not prominent, being out-generalled and out-headed by sturdy McDonald, while McKinney, tried centre instead of inside, could not make anything of Brewster. The best forward on view was Jones, who had many duels with Cunningham, the latter being the best half-back on view. It was a football feast to see the two fellows tricking each other. Cunningham, was admirable, Jones likewise. I wonder why Jones does not reveal this form in first team engagements. Time may bring him to his full pleasure. Garrett has been well-spoken and he looks the football part, and Brown continues to play the right game in an able manner, and Spencer showed a canniness in passing-upwards all the time- that is good to note. Liverpool “Reserves” were not quite so good. Lewis was best at making attacks, and Matthews did much forward work- I think still that he is a forward, not a half-back. Everton Reserves; B. Howard Baker; Downs, McDonald; Brown, Brewster, Garrett; Jones, Spencer, Davies, Clennell, and Smith. Liverpool Reserves; E. Scott; Parry, Jenkinson; McNab, Matthews, Cunningham; H. Wadsworth, Lacey, McKinney, Lewis, and Pearson.

ROCHDALE 0 EVERTON RESERVES 1
April 21 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 39)
Last night Everton Reserves beat Rochdale in the Central League by one goal to nil. Chief interest was centred in the first appearance of the Glasgow Celtic back, Livingston, signed only a few days ago. He is a finely built player, but adopts a studied defensive game, and he is inclined to be slouch in tackle. Still, he was very sure with what work he had to undertake, and this was not much in a result of the nice game played by Owen Williams. Apart from Hill, the able right half back of Rochdale, not one man impressed and Everton should have won very readily instead of by a goal, worked for by Weller and Moffatt. Wall planted the ball rather than shot it beyond Crabtree. Everton's weakness was a dallying before shooting. Instant shooting was rarely seen, yet there was much that commended itself in the combination especially on the right, where Jones and Spencer, and their half-backs Garrett had a nice idea of trio play. Smith was unable to loft his centres, and Wall was rather wild in shooting. At half-back none did better than Weller, who showed the way and the time to shoot. Fare's exhibition at full back was very useful. Howard Baker was idea all through.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, April 22, 1921
Burnley by winning at Everton, would make absolute their League championship but really no one doubts their sure position at the top of the League. What we shall be interested to know is how Everton team fared against the best-class side of the season. Everton are expecting a huge gate, and the following plan of campaign;- Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Fazackerley, Crossley, Harrison. Burnley; Dawson; Smelt, Jones; Basnett, Boyle, Watson; Nesbitt, Kelly, Anderson, Cross, Mosscrop.
EVERTON “A” FOR WARRINGTON
Everton “A” team journey to Longford (Warrington) to play Orford St. John’s, who are a smart junior team. Orford are undefeated and also are in the final Liverpool Junior Cup. Kick-off 3.30. Referee, Mr. Jack Wright (Warrington). Ground opposite Longford car terminus.
England v Belgium, at Brussels, May 21; B. Howard Baker (Everton); Fort (Millwall), Longworth (Liverpool), Captain A Read (Tufnell Park), Wilson (Sheffield Wednesday), Barton (Birmingham); Rawling (Preston), Seed (Spurs), Buchan (Sunderland), Chambers (Liverpool), Harrison (Everton).

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, April 23, 1921
BURNLEY ENDEAVOUR TO SETTLE THE MATTER
A HUGE GATE
“STORK” REPORTS PROGRESS AT GOODISON PARK
The visit of Burnley to Goodison Park this afternoon has been patiently awaited. A win or even a draw by Burnley definitely settles the problem of the championship. There is, however, little doubt as to who the champions will be. Burnley’s run has been phenomenal this season; five defeats out of thirty-eight matches speak for themselves. Everton; Fern; Downs (Captain), McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Fazackerley, Crossley, Harrison. Burnley; Dawson; Smelt, Jones; Basnett, Boyle, Watson; Nesbitt, Kelly, Anderson, Cross, Mosscrop. The dullness of the morning had completely vanished to give way to a glorious afternoon. The park probably held one of its best crowds of the season. The weather was more suitable for tennis or cricket than the strenuous winter pastime. Everton although winning the toss, elected to face the sun’s brilliant rays and in the first minute Crossley directed a show wide.
DAWSON’S TIP
Then Crossley, with a swinging pass, enabled Chedgzoy to centre accurately to Fazackerley, who drove in a fierce ball instanter, Dawson getting his finger to the ball to tip it over the bar. A foul on Reid by Boyle caused a moment’s danger, and Crossley was again a shooter. It was fortunate for Burnley that Smelt got directly in the ball’s fight to deflect it to Jones, who cleared. Burnley’s first attack was stemmed by Downs, but they came again, and McDonald did not make allowance for the bounce of the lively ball. Anderson got round him, and when two yards out of goal tried to place it into the corner of the net.
BURNLEY’S BLUNDER
To the surprise of all, he hooked it behind. This was indeed an amazing let off for Everton and a disastrous blunder for Burnley. Everton made their thanksgiving by making an attack on the left, which was only spoilt by Harrison pushing the ball a shade too far forward, Smelt clearing. It was another Harrison centre that caused trouble for Dawson, who, however, with a high jump, punched the ball to Reid. With the keeper out of position, Reid might have shot instantly, instead of which he tried to work a better position, and lost.
FAZACKERLEY SCORES
Everton were rewarded for their persistency after fifteen minutes’ play. Fazackerley got the ball between Boyle and the full back. Touching the ball just behind Smelt, he timed his shot to a nicety, as Dawson advanced, and placed it into the net.
AN EQUALISER
It is not the first time that the Turf Moor men have been in arrears, only to level matters within a few minutes. This was what happened to-day, Mosscrop’s fine centre was headed out and Cross meeting it with his foot crashed it into the net. So great was the pace of the shot that the ball went through the back netting. Burnley were nearly through again; only the intervention of McDonald prevented it. Harrison made one of his “particulars,” and Dawson did well to edge the ball round the post. It was a great shot and an equally great save. It has been said that one has to follow Fazackerley’s movements closely if one wants to see his artistry, but I am sure all witnessed the heel pass that he used to supply Crossley with an opportunity of making a forward move. Smelt had designed the move, and held the “little man” at bay. Once the Burnley defenders were in a tangle, and if an Everton man had been in the vicinity there would have bene a still bigger tangle.
A SURPRISE SHOT
Anderson lying well back unnoticed made Fern catch cleanly with a surprise shot. So far the game had been bright and interesting, with the balance of play slightly in Everton’s favour. Kelly had a brilliant idea when he beat Peacock and centred strongly to Anderson. The pass had the pace of a short about it, and Anderson was only checked from going through by the watchfulness of McDonald. Chedgzoy forced a corner for his side, and Dawson had to get the international curling flag-kick away as Crossley went headlong into the net. The Burnley method of attacking was by long swinging passes to the wing. Kelly and Nesbit, the former a schemer of moves, being excellent. Peacock who was up against these two wingers, was playing magnificently Anderson was always a dangerous man.
Half-time; Everton 1, Burnley 1
WHAT WAS ON THE BOARD
There was a shout during the interval when the board showed A 2-1, which the spectators presumed indicated Tottenham leading. They were greatly tickled when found their mistake and found it was a Second Division score. Everton opened the second half with ten men. Crossley not taking the field along with his colleagues. A mistake by Boyle enabled Chedgzoy to centre. Dawson had to punch away. Fazackerley started and finished a movement entirely on his own which terminated with a shot that travelled just wide of the post. The sun was unkind to both friend and foe. Chedgzoy being temporarily blinded when the ball came his way.  He made up for this a little later by dropping in a ball that Dawson ballooned to punch away at the second attempt. Fazackerley was spreading the ball cleverly and with a deft pass to Chedgzoy the player shot hard and low. Dawson could not hold the shot which he turned round the post. Everton were playing with one back, McDonald going into the half-back line, whilst Peacock partnered Harrison. Downs, with a timely over-head kick, kept Cross away, and then with a volley he cleared a dangerous outlook. A fine run by Nesbit saw a centre turn into the net. But the referee disallowed the point. Downs was injured in a tackle, and had to be attended to, but resumed after a few minutes. As a result of to-day’s matches Burnley have reached an unassailable rung of the League ladder. They are now the undisputed champions of 1921.

RESUMPTION OF HOSTILITIES
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, April 23, 1921
“Bee” learns to-day that Mr. W.C. Cuff, ex-Everton secretary, and Mr. Charles Dickinson are being put up for election as Everton directors against Messrs. W.R. Clayton and J. Davies, Junior.

BURY RES v  EVERTON RES
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, April 23, 1921
At Bury, before 2,500 spectators. Wall scored for Everton after 19 minutes.
Half-time; Everton Res 1, Bury 0.

EVERTON 1 BURNLEY 1
April 25, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
DRAWN GAME AT GOODISON PARK.
BURNLEY SECURE THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP.
By securing a point in their game with Everton, at Goodison Park, on Saturday, Burnley secured the League championship. They have still, however, four points to obtain from their three remaining matches to beat the record established last season by West Bromwich Albion, when they won the championship with a total of sixty points. The play in Saturday's game often reached a high standard and there was much keen and clever footwork. The inside forwards, however, spoiled many promising movements, and it was their lack of accurate finishing that kept the score low. Crossley strained himself and was unable to turn but after the interval. This caused a rearrangement of the Everton side. Peacock went to inside left, McDonald to left half, and Downs shouldered the responsibility of the rear division. The formation worked well, for in spite of persistent pressure by the Burnley forwards the Everton defence yielded nothing. Up to the interval there was little to choose between the sides, although the Burnley forwards displayed more craft and skill than the Everton lot. Kelly was responsible for some excellent ideas, but he generally finished them off badly. Both Nesbitt and Mosscrop supplied some capital openings that were wasted by the inside men. Everton suffered in the same manner. Chedgzoy and Harrison were forceful and accurate with their centres, but lack of co-operation ruined their good work. Fazackerley, however, was prominent with some deft touches, and the goal he scored was a gem both in construction and execution. Peacock rose to the occasion in fine style, and his half back play has rarely been so effective, while Downs found many opportunities to display his coolness and determination. Smelt and Jones were a safe pair, and Boyle kept his forwards going with well-judged passes. Everton were very aggressively in the opening stages, and Fazackerley gave evidence of his shooting skill when he grazed the crossbar with a thrilling shot. A little later Anderson was given a glorious chance when the ball bounced too high for McDonald. The Burnley centre tried to place the ball into the corner of the net, but only succeeded in touching it wide of the upright. At fifteen minutes Fazackerley opened the score for Everton. The manner of scoring was in Fazackerley's best style. He skillfully turned the ball past Smelt with just sufficient pace to enable him to regain possession before Dawson, who left his goal, could reach the ball. Then with a swift drive Fazackerley sent the ball into the unoccupied goal. Two minutes later Cross equalised. Mosscrop forced a corner and placed the ball well into the Everton goal, Anderson headed the ball back to Cross, and the inside man easily scored. The Burnley goal had a narrow escape when Dawson failed to hold a hard drive by Harrison. Fortunately for Dawson the ball turned past the upright for a corner. Chedgzoy got in some capital work in the second half. His finished a fine run with a telling shot that was too hard for Dawson to hold, and the Burnley custodian only saved his position by scooping the ball across the goalmouth. Again Chedgzoy took the ball very close and then lofted it across the goal, but it went a little too far for his colleagues to convert. Kelly's cleverness revealed itself in some forceful work, and from one of his clever movements Anderson got the ball into the net, but was judged offside. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Brown, Fleetwood, and Peacock, half-backs Chedgzoy, Reid, Fazackerley, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards. Burnley: - Dawson, goal, Smelt, and Jones, backs, Basnet, Boyle, and Watson half-backs, Nesbitt, Kelly Anderson, Cross, and Mosscrop, forwards.

BURY RESERVES 1 EVERTON RESERVES 2
April 25, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Everton Reserves were far and away the better side in the first half at Gigg-Lane, on Saturday, though they scored only one goal before the interval. They were constantly on the aggressive and with anything like steadiness in their shooting they would have greatly increased their lead. The second half opened somewhat sensationally, Wall who had opened the scoring, heading through a beautifully placed corner kick by Spencer. Five minutes later Brooks reduced the margin from a free kick just outside the penalty line, and after this Salt was the only man who distinguished himself several of his saves being particularly brilliant. The Everton defence was steady and resourceful, and Garrett was prominent in the half back line, while Wall and Moffatt were the best of a pungent forward line.

HAIL CHAMPIONS
The Athletic News- Monday, April 25, 1921
BURNLEY MAKE SURE OF HONOURS
EVERTON 1, BURNLEY 1
By Impressionist
Assurance was made doubly sure by Burnley at Goodison Park. In sharing the spoils the East Lancashire club set the seal on their championship ambition, but they had a very near escape from defeat by Everton. All the luck of the game was against the home side. During the whole of the second half they were minus the services of Crossley, who sustained a bad leg sprain. In addition, their first half supremacy was repeatedly defeated by fortunate interceptions by the Burnley defenders, who ware palpably beaten when they managed in a haphazard way to cover mighty shots. Of course, there was no element of luck in respect of the goalkeeping of Dawson, who just carried out his duties in brilliant fashion. During the first half he was frequently in action—fielding, fisting, covering, and holding hard drives, and dexterously turning others over and aside. On the whole, during their best period the Everton forwards shot with unwonted zeal, but really they ought to have had more goals despite the prowess of Dawson. The inside forwards created clear openings, and it was with these they failed to profit. A tactful tap was required to make a certainty of goals. Instead, hesitancy or excessive manoeuvre gave the defence time to recover.  Burnley saw very little of the Everton goal at first. Still, their isolated advances made as deep an impression as Everton’s consistent pressure. Therefore they shared the two goals at the interval and at the end even if the balance of play was against them until Everton were at a disadvantage. Withinthe first five minutesEverton nearly had two goals, and Burnley ought to have obtained one. Fazackerley had a glorious effort barely urged over the bar by Dawson, who in the next minute was palpably beaten by a terrific Crossley shot that cannoned off Smelt and made him rub his leg. But on the other hand Anderson was left with only Fern to gainsay him, McDonald having misjudged the flight of the ball owing to the glaring sun. But, as say, Anderson was left with a gift. He spurned the ball an inch or two wide of the post. The expectant happened when Fazackerley ingeniously flicked the ball to one side of Smelt, a surprise movement that enabled him to gain a clear way into goal. Dawson tried a forlorn remedy. He ran out quite ten yards, but FAZACKERLEY shot into the untenanted haven. The unexpected -on the run of the play- came five minutes afterwards. Downs was rather too nonchalant, and conceded a corner. The kick was headed into goal, and as the ball trickled off McDonald, CROSS was swift to step in and shoot just inside the post. Apart from a great save by Dawson from Chedgzoy’s fast cross-drive, Everton were forced back on continuous defence, but when centres came from the right wing the Burnley centre and left were not quick enough in control of the lively ball to turn them to account. Still. from one such incident Anderson swept the ball into the net, but was denied the fruits for some reason that was not obvious.
A STERLING DEFENCE.
While the Everton forces wero depleted the defence was splendid. Half-back and backs—the latter bearing the greater burden, with Downs the outstanding personality -intervened sosuccessfully that Fern was not in great demand, at any rate to nothing like the same extent Dawson had been during Burnley's time of trouble. Downs was the most conspicuousfigure on the field.  He made scarcely a mistake. He kicked well, tackled with serene confidence, and retrieved danger by a superabundance of energy for covering his colleagues' little slips. McDonald was also a skilled defender, whose anticipation was good. Neverthelesshe was guilty twice of nearly mulcting his side into goals. Among the half-backs Fleetwood was more capable in destroying attacks than in insinuating them. Brown's display was more of the worrying, defensive type, Peacock being the best, because he not only stepped in neatly, but gathered the ball well, and placed it discreetly. Fazackerley led the line ably, distributing the ball with impartial craft. Still at the critical point, he did not achieve all that he suggested he would, even though he was the best marksman. Crossley carried his footwork to such excess that he nonplussed, himself and Reid was only seen to effect in snatches. Both wing men, Chedgzoy and Harrison, crossed some lovely balls. The qualities of both suffered by comparison with the moderate measure of support accorded be the inside men. As indicated Dawson rendered Burnley immense service, and both Smelt and Jones, after an erratic beginning, settled down to a strong, resourceful game. Of the half-backs Basnett was a prodigious worker, but is not at his best when the ball is light and fast. Boyle did not recover as usual once he was beaten, yet he served the wings well, and somewhat managed to be in the picture when the situation was acute. Watson retrieved and served with his usual consistency. The forwards were neither so speedy nor so collective as they have been for the most part of the season. Anderson lacked control and dash, but Kelly maintained a good level of judicious initiative and enterprise near goal. Cross also was a penetrative aspirant whose efforts were only curtailed by the best efforts of the Everton rear-guard. Nesbit and Mosscrop were rather below form, the former in particular. But it was a most entertaining game, in which the virtual champions did not do themselves justice. They are jaded after a hard season and the exacting calls made upon them in achieving their record. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Fazackerley, Crossley, and Harrison. Burnley; Dawson; Smelt, Jones; Basnett, Boyle, Watson; Nesbit, Kelly, Anderson, Cross, and Mosscrop. Referee, A. Ward, Kirkham.

AT GOODISON PARK
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, April 25, 1921
By Stork
The game was a good one although the Turf Moor men frittered away chances. Burnley are not the team of a few months ago. Apart from his goal Fazackerley put in several stunning shots, while his glides to the wings were accurate. Dawson was the busier goalkeeper, and he kept a brilliant goal. The best man on the field was Peacock, who played his best game of the season, and was responsible to a great extent for the subduing of Kelly and Nesbit. He also found time to help on an attack.

TRANMERE ROVERS 5 EVERTON RESERVES 4
April 26, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
BIRKENHEAD HOSPITAL CUP.
The annual match between Tranmere Rovers and Everton for possession of the Birkenhead Hospital Cup, played at Prenton Park, last night attracted 6,000 spectators, who witnessed a remarkable game, which ended in victory for the Rovers by 5 goals to 4. Play was hard and fast from start to finish, Everton opened with a stroke of luck when Campbell put through his own goal, and within a further five minutes' strenuous play Davies the Everton forward, scored three further goals. The Rovers were most aggressive, and after Groves had missed a penalty, Rainford scored with a fine shot. At the interval Everton were leading 4-1, but after the resumption the home team played storming football. Robinson scored with a good shot, Prentice got a third goal, and Campbell equalised amidst the enthusiasm of the crowd. Still forcing the pace the Rovers secured the winning goal through Prentice and a great game saw the Tranmere team retain possession of the cup. The gate realised £300 and the Mayor of Birkenhead presented the cup.

EVERTON RESERVES BEATEN AFTER LEADING BY FOUR GOALS
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, April 26, 1921
Bee’s Notes
There was some startling football in the neighbourhood yesterday. First there was the case of Everton Reserves, who led at the interval by four goals, yet were beaten 5-4. The visitors to Tranmere included Stanley Davies, who virtually gout four goals, one helped on by a back, and another the gift of a cunning pass by Alec Wall. The result reminds one of the match sixteen years ago when Sunderland were leading at Everton 2-0 and a draw resulted. There are other cases of “stealing a match,” notably the Newcastle defeat at Anfield when a 5-2 lead became a 6-5 defeat. There was once a 5-1 lead for Everton at Sheffield Wednesday’s ground, but in that game Scott was injured and the deputy goalkeeper wound up with five against him!

CHAMPIONSHIP CUP CAPTURED
Burnley Express and Advertiser, Wednesday, April 27, 1921
By Sportsman
Burnley, on Saturday, made championshipof the League by drawing at Goodison Park, and are deserving of congratulations on achieving the feat after a record run. Burnley, in starting from the very bottom of the table, to go on and create a record in going through thirty matches without defeat, and then wind-up the top the League to hold the cup for months, at least, have accomplished a most remarkable performance, one which will be talked about and written about for a long, long time. A crowd about 40,000 witnessed the struggle, the whole Everton had considerably the better the play, and in the second stage they had only ten men. Burnley's defence, and especially that Dawson, was largely responsible for the division the spoil, which made Burnley certain the coveted honour of the championship for the first time in their history.  FAZACKRLEY opened the scoring for Everton in a quarter of hour, and CROSS equalised  three minutes later. The game ended 1-1. The teams were —Burnley Dawson; Jones, Basnett, Boyle, Watson; Nesbit, Kelly, Anderson, Cross and Mosscrop. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Brown, peacock, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Fazackerley, Crossley, and Harrison. Mr. A. Ward, Kirkham, was the referee.
TIE IN TOFFEELAND
The Burnley defence was pretty severely tested early on, but it stood the strain though on two occasions the Burnley goal had narrow escapes, while Burnley once might have scored. In about a quarter of an hour Fazackerley got an opening, and taking it with both hands, so to speak, ran in between the backs and netted. Dawson, who had done good work, in a forlorn hope, ran out a considerable distance with the idea of intercepting or throwing the centre off his game, but he sent the ball into the tenantless goal. Burnley, however, were not long in getting on level terms. They won a corner from Downs, and Mosscrop placing it, Anderson headed in, to see the ball got away, but Cross at once got possession and did the trick. That ended the scoring, and the game yielded one point each to the contestants. In the second portion Everton had ten men, Crossley having sprained a thigh muscle, while at one time Downs nursed an injury owing to a collision with Basnett. Boyle and Smelt also sustained minor injuries. Burnley got more of the attack, Anderson, following excellent work by Kelly, got the ball into the net, but he was ruled off-side when he did so. As indicated, the game ended 1-1. On the whole, the Turtites did well, though it cannot be said they exhibited the form which has marked their play during their record run, which paved the way to the coveted distinction.

EVERTON TEAM
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, April 27, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Everton have chosen the following team to oppose Tottenham at Goodison Park this evening (6.30). Fern; Downs, McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Fazackerley, Davies, and Harrison. The Hotspur players at Everton are staying at Birkdale. The full cup team, except the right wing will play
Everton “A” team have a vacant date for Saturday. Who would like a good draw and good game?

EVERTON 0 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 0
April 28, 1921. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CUP WINNERS HISSED AT GOODISON
POOR GAME ENDS IN DRAW
Yesterday Tottenham Hotspurs' side visited Goodison Park and played a goalless draw with Everton. It was an unsatisfactory match in many respects, and chiefly because of the Spurs' offside tactics. McCracken is wrongly given the credit –or discredit –for the scheme and one wonders why the Spurs should need to utilite such tactics to stop Everton's forwards on last nights showing. True, Chedgzoy raced along the wing and centred from acute angles, and Fazackerley was neat and weaver his way through, but otherwise the forward line was not in trim. The Everton defence also a tempted to work the offside trick and then the Spurs forwards were able to show Everton's line how to keep behind the ball or also behind the three persons when the ball was last placed. The Spurs' were greeted royally by a crowd verging on 30,000 strong, but the crowd became restless and resentful as the game wore on, and in the end they booed the Spurs at half-time and at the finish. It was not the ordinary outburst; it was a derisive and strong outburst of feeling against the London men, and remarks such as this were the order “so that's how you won the cup eh?” “play up Wolves.” There was much football to admire and if the refereeing of Mr. Watson of Nottingham was open to criticism and the linesmanship weak, there were patches of brilliance, notably when Grimsdell or Peacock forged forward by neat footwork, or when Bliss enjoying his final tie example, tried a semi-overhead kick that sent the ball whizzing against the upright. In the opening stages Fazackerley was very prominent and hit the crossbar. However, the players, were so often lined up in the middle of the field, chess playing and checking that the flow of the game was ruined. Neither goalkeeper handled a difficult shot. The backs all round were strong with McDonald overkicking and not good in his direction till late on. Dimmock was subdued by Downs, and Castle and Lindsay were poor substitutes for Seed and Banks. Chedgzoy Fazackerley, and Bliss were the best forwards. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Brown, Fleetwood, and Peacock, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Reid, Fazackerley, Davies, and Harrison, forwards. Tottenham Hotspurs: - Hunter, goal, Clay, and Foster, backs, Archibald, Walters, and Grimsdell, half-backs, Castle, Lindsay, Cantrell, Bliss, and Dimmock, forwards. Referee Mr. Watson, Nottingham.

HOW TO COMBAT OFFSIDE; A SUGGESTION
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, April 28, 1921
Derby’s Notes
With due apologies to Lord Derby, I beg to write incognito to-day.
Well, it is hardly wise to point out the way Spurs spoiled their good name in this city without pointing out that as soon as Everton tried the offside tactics Spurs forwards showed the home side how to combat-by keeping behind the ball or by ensuing that when the ball was last played there were three men between the player and the opposition. Moreover, it is wise to point out the ruination of the flow of the game by such tactics without finding a remedy for what is lawful. The Scottish idea of making the 40-yards mark does not like me. It is only playing with the rules. I make this suggestion to the football councillors. Let a man be onside when the ball is last played by one of his side from his own half of the field. Thus you will prevent poaching forwards, and you will enable a big punt by a back to be taken by a forward who need not fear offside because the back was in his own half of the field. Picture last night’s goalless game -shotless game, too, if you except the clever pull shot by Fazackerley that hit the crossbar and Bliss’s Final Tie trick (shooting semi-over-head and hitting the upright) -picture the positions. There were twenty men lined up in and around the circle which is sued to start the game. Well in the rear one back looking for trifles and a goalkeeper scouting. It becomes midfield moderation. Little good football can come from such a conglomeration. I find no fault with those who tactfully use the rules legitimately, but I do find fault with a scheme of things that makes free kicks in abundance and leads to miserable type of football.
OH! LISTEN TO THE BAND!
The solo played by Referee Watson, of Nottingham, was appalling, and his work was not too clear many times, while a linesman made two blunders early on that added to the cutting up of what should have been a good game. Fern and Hunter were out of works. Fortunately, however, there was some life put into the proceedings by the combination of Spurs-quick, ready, and capable. And there were biting incidents that kept interest going for some 30,000 spectators. There was the case of Archibald being cautioned and the case of Fleetwood flooring Grimsdell. There was the “fire” of Bliss, the strength of kick of McDonald, and the way Downs subdued Dimmock to nothingness. Dimmock is a home bird, I feel sure. I saw him play great football at Tottenham in a trial game. I saw him fade to nothing at Burnley. At Scotland he was out of touch with the game, and at Everton last night he “wouldn’t have it.” The boy is very young, and he can get over this inability to let himself “go” away from home. Still, looking on him last night one could not picture him an international stamp of player. He lacks ballast unless he is before the London crowd. Talking of crowds, last night’s started by being cheered givers-they gave ‘Spurs a very hearty welcome. Then ‘Spurs had the bitterness of caustic comment; one man shouted, “So that’s how you won the Cup?” another threw a book, reputed to be a football rules book, at a ‘Spurs player. It was not an ugly scene, but there could be no mistaking the bitterness of tone of most of those present when they booed the ‘Spurs at half time and at the finish. To dilate on the form of men engaged in the game is not necessary, but one must say that Fazackerley opened finely and that Chedgzoy made some centres from outrageous angles- gems of direction which were not nice contrasts to his final cross-drives-rather wild and very wide. Peacock’s display, as all the half back work, was of good order, and Grimsdell and Peacock seemed to vie with each other which could make the stronger close-footed dribbles and neatest tackles. Grimsdell used to be a blacksmith. A mighty man is he. The startling thing is that Spurs thought it necessary to bring in the offside throw against our forwards. They seemed good enough to keep them held up without that method. Someone asked me “Is this the sort of game they played against the Wanderers of Wolverhampton in the Final Tie?” The answer is “No, but when they did work the offside business they did it unmistakeably and skilfully.” “All one body we,” is the line of a hymn. It fits the Spurs defence admirably. When they move up there is no half back lurking behind “in case.” Hence the clear-cut offside decision must come, I do wish players would study the of a ball more and study the position of backs position of a ball more and study the position of backs less. Get thee behind it, player, and all must be according to the F.A chart. 
LOCALS IN PLAYERS’ UNION BENEFIT MATCH
The teams for the players’ Union benefit match next Wednesday, at South Shields, when the North-Eastern District oppose the Players’ Union side, are;-
Platers Union.- Ewart (Bradford City); Downs (Everton), Silcock (Manchester United); Fayers (Manchester City)., Wilson (Wednesday), Bromilow (Liverpool); Meredith and Browell (Manchester City), Howarth (Leeds United), Stephenson (Huddersfield), and Newton (Barnsley).
North-Eastern;- Hoffman (Shields); Cresswell (Shields), Hudspeth (Newcastle); Davison (Middlesbrough), Low (Newcastle), Milton (Sunderland); Keenlyside (Shields), Buchan (Sunderland), Elliott (Middlesbrough), Woods (Shields), and Seymour (Newcastle).

EVERTON APPEAR AT BURNLEY WIND-UP TOURNEY
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, April 29, 1921
Bee’s Notes
Everton, at Burnley are hopeful of at least drawing. Burnley have certainly been wobbling of late in their home appearances, and it would be like the Everton boys to steal a march away where they could not at home, though I don’t reckon Burnley one of Everton’s happiest hunting-grounds. The teams for this game are;- Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Brown, Fleetwood, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Fazackerley, Crossley, Harrison. Burnley; Dawson; Smelt, Jones; Basnett, Boyle, Watson; Nesbitt, Kelly, Anderson, Cross, Mosscrop.

EVERTON’S MATCH
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, April 30, 1921
LEAGUE APPEARANCE OF THE SEASON
DRAW WITH CHAMPIONS
F.E.H.’S SPECIAL OF THE BURNLEY GAME
Everton; Fern; Downs (Captain), McDonald; Brown, Brewster, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Reid, Fazackerley, Davies, Harrison. Burnley; Dawson; Smelt, Jones; Basnett, Boyle, Watson; Nesbitt, Kelly, Anderson, Cross, Mosscrop. Referee; Mr. A. Ward, Kirkham. The Everton team brought their season’s League programme to a close today with a visit to the League champions’ home, Turf Moor, and it is interesting to note that in the fulfilment of their arduous schedule of 42 fixtures, the services of twenty-three players have been necessary -two of whom, Peacock and Weller-have figured in more than one line of the side, Peacock as a forward and half back, Weller as a half and full back. The following is a detailed list of the number of League team appearances made during 19201, by the Everton players;-

Everton at Burnley hoped to wind up their tests with the champions with a victory. Both sides were strongly represented. In view of the railway restrictions, the Everton players, in charge of Director Banks, had to make an early-morning journey to Burnley. The East Lancashire town was reached just before noon, and the weather was more suggestive of the summer pastime than football. As a matter of fact, on the other part of the Turf Moor ground a cricket match was actually in progress when the players turned out.
IN TRIUMPHANT STRAIN
The hot sun was tempered by a rather boisterous breeze, but the attendance was scarcely so big as expected, there being plenty of room when the game began. The Burnley team were received with the tune of “See the conquering hero comes,” from a band as they trotted into the arena; Everton also got a cordial reception. The visitors lost the toss, and started against the wind, though the sun was something of an equalising factor. The home forwards at once got down on the left, and the ball was put into the goalmouth, where Downs effected a clearance. Then Harrison got away at top speed, and put in a fine centre, but Fazackerley was just too late to meet it. The Everton vanguard next swooped down on the right, and Chedgzoy put in a square one from the corner flag, which was well cleared. The home forwards were speedily in action again and Mosscrop was exceptionally well placed when he sent the leather just wide of the mark. Everton settled down now and began to show the spectators, who had flowed in rapidly, a real taste of their quality. The footwork of the forwards was delightful to witness and after Chedgzoy had cleverly forced a corner, Reid drove the ball high over the bar.
DAWSON SAVES FROM PENALTY
The visitors were now showing distinctly the greater power, and Boyle handled the ball not more than a foot outside the penalty line. Chedgzoy took the kick and gave Dawson such a handful as he will not readily forget. The home custodian, however, kept his charge, and when Chedgzoy came through on his own account, his final shot was only a few feet of the target. Following upon this, Burnley rallied, and they were twice dangerous on the left, but the pressure was relieved when Boyle from long range, rent the ball spinning high over the line. The work of the Everton attack continued to be of a most attractive character, and Fazackerley should certainly have turned a timely pass from Reid into a goal. As it was, he appeared to hesitate, and the opportunity was lost. Play fell away for a time, and there was some rather loose kicking. Then Everton took up the running again, and Davies got clean through. Instead of completing the effort, however, he put the ball to the feet of Fazackerley, who had practically an open goal, when he mulled the chance. This was an instance of those gifts which almost seem to be thrown away, but no doubt there may have been some misunderstanding between the two Everton forwards.
WAXING WARM
The visitors proceeded to attack strongly, but they still finished badly, the wind and the hard ground undoubtedly leading to many miscalculations. At the other end Burnley were prominent on the left, and Mosscrop was once more in the firing line when Downs jumped in and cleared. Again Everton were alert, Harrison, in falling, put the ball to Chedgzoy, who failed with a fast oblique shot. For some time after this Burnley were aggressive, but their shooting was as wild as the wind, and no advantage came when Boyle drove the leather high over the woodwork. Good play by Brewster put Fazackerley in possession, and the Everton centre, taking the ball on the run, shot straight into Dawson’s arms. Burnley replied with a solo effort by Anderson, which was saved at the cost of a corner, and from this Cross headed over. The pace was as fat as at the beginning and there was tremendous excitement when Reid drove the ball in with terrific force. The Burnley keeper partially cleared, but he had scarcely recovered himself when Fazackerley rammed a shot again. Dawson’s star was evidently in the ascendant, for it was by sheer luck that he managed to divert this second attempt to beat him.
CHEDGZOY SCORES
Burnley were once again on the warpath, and three times Fleetwood dropped into the goalmouth to render timely assistance to the backs. Just before the interval Everton came away in determined fashion, and Davies putting the ball across to Chedgzoy, the latter sent in at close range without giving Dawson a chance. The home forwards tried hard to retaliate, and Boyle nearly scored with an header which Fern picked up in the nick of time.
Half-time; Burnley 0, Everton 1
The first period had been exceptionally fast, all the conditions being favourable to such a pace. There is not a great deal to choose between the teams, though Everton were cleverer in combination than their opponents. Boyle and his men did not take the fullest advantage of the wind, and their shooting generally was erratic. Everton’s forward play was very pretty to watch, though lacking in finish when it came to close quarters. The halves all did well, Brewster proving his worth as a defender, and the backs were quite up to concert pitch. There were fully 25,000 people present when the game resumed. Burnley opened strongly, but as in the first period their finishing touches altogether lacked sting. The result was that Everton were soon busy, and after Harrison had sent in a promising centre Brewster rushed up and headed the ball over the crossbar. There was an exciting series of exchanges in midfield, in which the visiting side gained the advantage, and the Burnley side looked momentarily on the point of collapse when Boyle came to the rescue. The home vanguard were active in turn, and Mosscrop, eluding Brown, sent in a good shot, which was well gathered.
A PLACE KICK FAILS
Harrison raced down, and from his centre Watson was forced to grant a free kick just outside the penalty line. The outside left took the place kick, shot strongly, but the ball was rather smartly charged down. As the game progressed Burnley opened out play more, and there was a sustained attack on the Everton goal, when Watson was temporarily knocked out of action. The champions, however, continued to press their claims, and from a judicious pass by Mosscrop, Nesbit headed a couple of inches over the bar. This was fortunate for Everton inasmuch as Fern was out of his goal at the critical moment. Pursuing their aggressive tactics, the Weavers of the claret jersey continued to make matters extremely warm for the Evertonians, and Kelly, nipping between the backs, sent in a regular daisy-cutter, which was alertly gathered. Downs then headed away a dropping shot from Nesbit, and subsequently Anderson put over. Final; Burnley 1, Everton 1.

 

 

 

 

April 1921