Everton Independent Research Data

 

EVERTON DIRECTORS
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, August 10, 1920
THE MEETING NOT TO BE HELD TOMORROW
Chancery proceedings to restrain the directors of the Everton club from holding a meeting to-morrow were heard at Manchester to-day, when the defendants undertook not to hold the meeting. The meeting for the election of directors is to be held on August 27.

EVERTON MEETING HELD LAST NIGHT
The Liverpool Echo, Thursday, August 12, 1920
Last night at Central Hall, Renshaw-street, Mr. W.R. Clayton, chairman of the Everton Football club, addressed a gathering of about thirty shareholders regarding a meeting that had been fixed for the hall that night in connection with the election of directors of the club. Mr. Clayton said the postponement of the meeting was due to chancery proceedings taken by the syndicate. It would be held on august 27th at the hall. “I think,” he continued, “the gentlemen who are responsible for the postponement have not shown a spirit in the interests of the club. They know our players are in training, and that we, as a board, should be in close contact with them with a view to getting them fit for the season’s work. Any delay in that connection is bound to be prejudicial to the club. Shareholders had received full seven days’ notice of the meeting, and the whole thing might have been settled in the Chancery Court, yesterday. The directors could have applied for the adjournment, but that would not have been in the interests of the club. They could have contested the application, and though this injunction would have been granted, the matter would have been left over until after the long vacation in September. Seeing our players are now in training, and we have an incomplete board, and there is a state of change in the management of the club, it was not in the best interests of the club that the matter should continue. There should be proper management, a requisite member of directors to take control-no matter who they might be- and the question of the election of directors should not be left over until September. Desiring the matter should be settled, I had a consultation with plaintiffs’ counsel, and agreed on behalf of the directors that tis meeting should be postponed until the 27th.”
Mr. Clayton explained that in spite of what had been said in the newspapers, the proxies issued in connection with the election of directors, both for the annual meeting and the meeting called for the later date, were now invalid, and new proxies would have to be sent and put in to be operative.
Mr. Gibbins;- they would not have counted for the meeting to-night. That is why we took the step we did, and obtained an injunction. You called a special extra-ordinary meeting instead of an adjourned annual meeting.
The Chairman.- I agree with that, but the annual meeting was declared closed, and that finished it. The adjourned annual general meeting, in accordance with the Act, should have been held at the same time and place a weak later, and that could not be done.
Mr. Gibbins.- We know that proxies are not valid for a special meeting, and that is why we took action to feel the pulse of the shareholders again. The meeting ended in less than half as hour.
STEWART
I hear that a. Stewart, the centre-half who played for Everton last season, has signed professional for Aberaman, a new Welsh club, and will leave for his new quarters this week.

EVERTON NEW MEN
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, August 13, 1920
SWINDON SIGN MACONNACHIE
The new men who have signed professional forms are Harry McNaughton, a goalkeeper from Edinburgh St Bernard’s; Cunningham, half-back from Blyth Spartans, who is very well spoken of; and William Wilson, a Cumbrian, who collected many goals in a Cumberland League. George Beadles the prolific goal-getter of the Newtown club, is having a month’s trial. Of the amateurs, little need be said of Howard Baker, who did so well for them last season; J. Scott, brother to Elisha and William, comes from the right stock. McGowan, at back, and Hawnaur a local product from Marine, at half-back, are ready to fill a breach. McKinney, who joined the club late last year, is a player said to have a brillaint future before him. Trial games have been arranged for August 14 and 18.
Season tickets may be had at the ground from Monday onwards. Prices; Gent’s £1 15s, lady or boys £1. A stamped addressed envelope with cash, to the secretary, G. Patterson, will bring you one.
EVERTON
Unlike their city rivals, Everton had a disastrous playing season. For the first time in its career the club were in danger of slipping into the Second Division. True, they had a great number of “accidents to players,” but, is that a good excuse? I think not, for a club of Everton’s standing. Capable reserves should have been ready to fill the positions vacated due to accident, which is part and parcel of the game, but it was not until the eleventh hour had struck that they made a move to remedy the defects. Their weakness at full back nearly brought about disaster. The signing of Dicky Downs proved the turning-point; it was his great defence, to a large extent, that saved them from relegation.
Many of the old faces will be missing at Goodison and only five new players have been signed. The new players are McDonald a full back from Airdrieonians, who alone with Downs should add strength to the defence. Farrer, a local from Prescot, and Garrett (Halesowen), who have yet to taste the bitter trials of First division football, half-backs; Crossley, the Sunderland inside right, and Reid, of Belfast Distillery. George Brewster is now feeling fit, and will probably show us some of the football that gave him a name in the land of the Thistle. Joe Clennell is now reported to have made a complete recovery, and the same can be said of Parker, who was suffering from the effects of war wounds. The club have thirty-one pros, on the books, and have promises from several amateurs of assistance.
Compared with the opening of last season, Everton’s prospects seem much brighter. Whether the new-comers will bring about the desired improvement is a question that would best be left unanswered. On Monday next there is a trial game at Goodison.
“MAC” FOR SWINDON
Jack MaConnachie, the Everton left full-back has signed for Swindon. “Mac,” as he was familiarly known, has rendered noble service for the Goodison Park club. He is a master at the art of checking an oncoming opponent, and this with the least amount of energy. Coolness personified, he rarely if ever, got ruffled, his great powers of anticipation saving him wind and legs. Along with Harry Makepeace, who played in front of him, a real understanding was existent, and the pair put up a defence second to none. He will certainly prove a decided acquisition to the southern club. He will take away with him the best wishes of all who knew and saw him.

NEW SWINDON FULL BACK
August 14, 1920. Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette
Swindon Town have strengthened their defence for next season by signing on Macconnachie, of Everton. As a left back, Macconnachie rendered his late club admirable service for a number of years, and was frequently considered as of international class, although he did not secure that distinction. In coming south he will join a half-back from his old club, for Wareing was signed on a short while back.

EVERTON’S TRIAL TEAMS FOR MONDAY
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, August 14, 1920
BLUES v.  STRIPES
Everton open their ground to the public on Monday, when a trial takes place between Blues and Stripes. The following sides have been chosen;-
Blues;- Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Jones, Wall, Peacock, Crossley, and Reid. Stripes; Mitchell; Thompson, Another, Weller; Leivesley, Garrett; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, parker, Clennell, and Harrison. It will be noticed that the strongest attack will be opposed by the strongest defence. Most of the newcomers are on view, and it will be interesting to see how they shape. The kick-off is timed for 7.0.
EVERTON SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING
A well-attended gathering of shareholders of the Everton club took place last evening at the St. Luke’s Church school, Walton, Mr. C. wright presiding, supported by Dr. Whitford (late chairman) and A. Wade (an old director). The trouble in the Everton Football Clue camp, regarding the election of directors, will not make the least difference to the eagerness with which the players will take the field when the season opens, was the emphatic statement made. “Whatever occurs between shareholders and directors, the players will be as loyal as ever,” said Mr. Charles Wright (presiding over nearly 100 shareholders). “They are in first-class condition, ready and eager for the fray, and will do their best wholeheartedly.”
Mr. W.C. cuff addressed the meeting (which was convened in connection with the candidature of Messrs. H. Banks, W.C. Gibbins, and W. J. Sawyer for the board) and fully explained the present position of affairs and the various circumstances which had occasioned same. For the first time in 28 years the business of the annual meeting had not been completed, the election of directors being postponed. The poll demanded at that meeting was taken on a direct question as to whether there should be a special meeting for the election of directors, and it was over—whelming decided by the poll that there should not, yet a requisition was presented at the directors’ meeting for an extraordinary meeting to elect directors at the same them the result of the poll was made by the chairman. The chancellor of the courts has now fixed August 26 for the selection of directors, and it is now a straight fight. The shareholders of the club can say who shall be the directors. If the well-being of the club has been prejudiced by the delay in electing directors as Mr. Clayton suggests, the responsibility is therefore his. The majority of the shareholders were quite prepared for the election to take place at the annual meeting, and all the subsequent delays are the result of the tactics of Mr. Clayton and his friends. Mr. Cuff was warmly applauded for his speech, and after questions had been put by several shareholders, and answered, votes of thanks to the speaker and chairman terminated the meeting.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Echo- Saturday, august 14, 1920
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON ENGAGE IN FIRST PRACTICE MATCH.
August 17, 1920. The Liverpool Courier.
The first of the Everton trial games was played at Goodison Park last night, when about 8,000 spectators watched the players go through the preliminary contest as it were, to the competition proper. The play was interesting enough, and although it was noticed that several of the players had not yet got the “hang” of the game, the form generally was good. Of the new players, Reid of Belfast Distillery, and Crossley of Sunderland were prominent as a left wing pair, and these two players are likely to make their mark when the real competition starts. McDonald, the full back from Scotland, also pleased, his placing and kicking being such, as to give rise to the hope that he will make a most able partner for Downs. Garrett of Halesowen, showed a good knowledge of half-back duties. Of last season’s players, Downs kicked with his usual characteristic style, while Brewster was very useful at centre half, with Fleetwood and Grenyer in their accustomed skilful mood. Of the forwards, Kirsopp displayed refreshing dash, while Chedgzoy and Clennell also proved that they had lost none of their capabilities. Of the reserves players, Wall and Jones combined very effectively.
The Game
What is regarded as the League defence with the reserve forward line, composed the Blues’ team, and the Stripes were made up of last season’s first forward line and the second string defence. As the match turned out, the respective defences, for the most part, were masters of the situation, and scoring was not heavy. The Blues, backed by an excellent rear division, had most of the play; but the forwards were none too accurate in their marksmanship. Reid’s runs and centres, and Crossley’s dribbling, were pleasing factors, especially in the second half, and another item which gave the onlookers pleasure was the fine keeping of Fern and Mitchell, both saving some very fine shots. It seemed as though a goal would not be recorded at all, but when the second half was well advanced Crossley wormed his way through the Stripes and finished a clever dribble with a magnificent shot, which found the net. The point was greeted with loud cheers by the spectators, who had long waited a tangible point. This proved to be the only goal of the game, and it sufficed to give the Blues the victory. The fact that only one goal was scored was largely due to lofty drives, and in no small measure to the able defences. Teams: - Blues: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs, Jones, Wall, Peacock, Crossley, and Reid, forwards. Stripes: - Mitchell, goal, Thompson, and Robinson, backs, Weller, Lievesley, and Garrett, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Clennell, and Harrison, forwards.

EVERTON’S TRIAL GAME
The Liverpool Daily Post- Tuesday, August 17, 1920
Everton held their first trial game last evening at Goodison, before about 8,000 spectators. Special interest was shown in the new players, who gave every satisfaction. Although several of the players had not reached their form, still their play was generally good. Reid, of Belfast Distillery and Crossley from Sunderland, combined well, and gave every promise of making a fine wing. McDonald and Downs as back were a fine pair of defenders, and should prove a tower of strength to the club. Garrett, of Halesowen, showed a good knowledge of half-back play, and will come space with first class experience. All last season’s players showed themselves to be ready for the coming campaign and gave every satisfaction. Only one goal was scored during the game, Crossley working his way through the defence and finishing a clever dribble with a shot that gave Mitchell no chance. This goal did not mature until the second half was well advanced. The low score was due to the fine goalkeeping of Fern and Mitchell who were both tested to the fall. The Blues gained the verdict by 1 goal to nil. Teams; Blues; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster; Grenyer, Jones, Wall, Peacock, Crossley, and Reid. Stripes; Mitchell; Thompson, Robinson, Weller; Lievesley, Garrett; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Clennell, and Harrison.

LAST NIGHT’S TRIAL GAME AT GOODISON
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, August 17, 1920
Everton hold their first trial game last evening at Goodison, before about 8,000 spectators. Special interest was shown in the new players, who gave every satisfaction. Although several of the players had not reached their form, still their play was generally good. Reid, of Belfast Distillery and Crossley, from Sunderland, combined well, and gave every promise of making a fine wing. McDonald and Downs at back were a fine pair of defenders and should prove a tower of strength to the club. Garratt, of Halesowen, showed a good knowledge of half back play, and will come apace with first-class experience. All last season’s players showed themselves to be ready for the coming campaign and gave every satisfaction. Only one goal was scored during the game, Crossley working his way through the defence and finishing a clever dribble with a shot that gave Mitchell no chance. This goal did not mature until the second half was well advanced. The low score was due to the fine goalkeeping of Fern and Mitchell, who were both tested to the full. The Blues gained the verdict by 1 goal to nil.

J MACONNACHIE
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 18 August 1920
J. Maconnachie the ex-Everton full back who since the end of last season has been coaching in Sweden, has joined Swindon Town

EVERTON AND ELVEY
The Liverpool echo-Wednesday, August 18, 1920
It is no secret in Luton at any rate, that immediately Liverpool had beaten the straw-hatters in the second round of the English Cup last season, Everton made an attempt to secure the Bedfordshire club’s right full back, J.R. Elvey, who has just returned from the South Africa tour. Elvey has emphatically refused to sign again for Luton, and he has now been put on the transfer list at his own request. At the end of last season Luton’s unofficial price was £3,000 to 33,500 of which Elvey would be entitled to nearly half, but the figure has come down somewhat since then. Other clubs now in the running with Everton and Bolton Wanderers, the Villa, the spurs, and Millwall. It was though last year that the last named club would have the first chance, but to an “Echo” correspondent Elvey stated that he had no idea where he would play in the forthcoming season, but he would not be with Luton. Apparently, he is now prepared to go anywhere so long as het gets well paid and takes a decent slice as his share of the transfer.
Everton have arranged their final trial on Saturday, kick-off 3.30; prices of admission is, 6d, boys 4d. teams; Blues; Fern; Thompson, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; G.W. Jones, Wall, Peacock, Howarth, Harrison. Stripes; Mitchell; stroud, Robinson; Weller, Farrer, Williams; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Crossley, Reid. The season tickets are now ready and will be on sale to-morrow and Friday daily, and 6.30 to 8.30 evenings. Next week Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, same time. Prices are gent’s 35s, ladies £1.

EVERTON’S LAST TRIAL AT GOODISON
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, August 19, 1920
The last Everton practice match takes place tomorrow at Goodison Park, kick-off 3-30. The previous trial resulted in an interesting and well fought out game, in which the Blues came out on top by a solitary goal, cleverly obtained by Crossley. The teams to-morrow have been shuffled a bit but still a large proportion of the players who took part in Monday’s game will turn out, but in different formation. teams;- Blues; Fern; Thompson, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Jones, Wall, Peacock, Howarth, Harrison. Stripes; Mitchell; Stroud, Robinson; Weller, Farrar, Williams; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Crossley, Reid.

TOMORROW’S TRIAL GAME AT GOODISON
August 20, 1920. The Evening Express.
By C.R.I
Locally all followers of the game will travel Goodison Park way to see the Blues go through their paces once again. The form shown in the initial game was promising, and I expect the men to show to greater advantage tomorrow, afternoon. Those who have not see the new left wing pair, Crossley and Reid, will I am sure, be pleased with them. Both men are intelligent footballers, and if I mistake not they will make their mark. I note they have been “promised” and this time they are to form part of the “:League” attack against the league defence, Downs is not to participate, but Thompson’s associated with McDonald behind a fine trio, of halves in Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer, so that Reid and Crossley, along with Chedgzoy, Parker, and Kirsopp, ought to be thoroughly extended. Both teams appear very sound on paper, and an attractive contest is assured. Let it be at once understood that players are extremely keen this year to make headway, and competition for places is likely to be very warm indeed. The kick-off is timed for 3.30, and the teams are to line up as follows:- Blues; Fern; Thompson, and McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster and Grenyer; G.W. Jones, Wall, Peacock, Howarth, and Harrison. Stripes; Mitchell; Stroud and Robinson; Weller, Farrar and Williams; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Crossley and Reid.

CLENNELL’S INJURY WILL KEEP HIM OUT MONTHS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, August 21, 1920
Bee’s Notes
I am deeply sorry to inform readers of the “Football echo” that Joe Clennell has injured a knee so badly in trial games that he will not be able to play for some three months. This is a big blow to Everton, but that is tempered by the knowledge that Crossley has been signed and is playing well.

EVERTON’S FINAL TRIAL
The Liverpool Football echo-Saturday, August 21, 1920
The Everton club played their last practice game at Goodison Park this afternoon. The playing area was in excellent condition, albeit the weather was none too favourable, it being a week but dull, but despite the threatening conditions a fairly large number of spectators were on the ground when the teams took the field. Teams;- Blues; Fern; Thompson, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster; Grenyer; Jones, Wall, Peacock, Howarth, Harrison. Stripes; Mitchell; Stroud, Robinson; Weller, Farrer, Williams; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Crossley, Reid. Following a doubtful morning, the afternoon turned out fine; but there was a cross breeze blowing, which would materially assist the winner of the toss. There was a fair crowd when the teams appeared. The playing area looked in perfect trim. They were off to time, and the Stripes made ground, and Reid passed neatly to Crossley to shoot behind. The ball travelled over to the right, where Chedgzoy’s centre was cleared by Thompson. Reid was again in the picture, when he smartly beat an opponent to push a pass forward to Crossley who was offside. Then the stripes’ goal had a narrow escape, Chedgzoy’s corner was well placed; and Parker drove in a pile-driver that Fern turned against the post. Corners came to the stripes in quick succession, and Fern caught a great flag kick from Reid. Then Chedgzoy took a corner, and the ball seemed to touch a player in transit and enter the goal. Just previous Crossley had the hardest of lines when he drove in a terrific shot that struck the post with Fern ready to spring. Thus far all the play had taken place in the Blues’ territory, and it was left to Jones to be the first to test Mitchell, who had no difficulty in saving. Reid and Crossley were in dazzling form, having a complete understanding. Parker nearly caught Fern napping, but the watchful custodian made an almost superhuman effort, and thus managed to turn the ball behind. It looked an almost impossible task, but it is just the impossible that suite Fern. The Blues eventually came into their own and Peacock in a low left footed drive beat Mitchell to pieces. Crossley scored a second for the Stripes.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, August 21, 1920
By Louis T. Kelly

PLAYERS WHO PLEASED AT GOODISON.
August 23, 1920. The Evening Express
By CRI.
Both Merseyside clubs have put their players through their final paces, and so far as one can judge from trial encounters there appears to be a fair combination of talented exponents in the ranks. Everton, however, have a lot of leeway to make up, and while the men at the disposal of the directors have shown good form there are many who believe that the playing staff is hardly adequate for what promises to be a most strenuous season. Time alone will show. There was no mistaking the earnestness of the players on Saturday at Goodison, and in the two trials I have noticed a praiseworthy desire to get it and to impart that determination and skill so essential in first class soccer. In the game under notice what is regarded as the league attack was pitted against the first team defence and the scheme brought out a lot of the best points in the respective lines. To my mind the first defence is likely to be very sound. The Blues forwards were afforded many opportunities by Brewster, Fleetwood and Grenyer, and Peacock and his colleagues rose to the occasion and won by 5 goals to 4. The fact that nine goals were recorded is plain evidence that the shooting showed a vast improvement on the previous game, when only one point was chalked up.
Brewsters Smart Play
A feature of the display was the promising form of Brewster at centre-half. The big Scot was in his element and I am sure he will make his mark this time. His passes down the middle were perfect and Peacock, the Blues’ centre, appreciated these transfers so much that he scored three goals for his side. Brewster’s height and weight enable him to get the ball frequently and it was noticed that he took in the position quickly and fed the men in front in a way that the attacking forces appreciated. At heading too, Brewster has a big advantage, and once he ran in to head a ball downwards into the net in quite brilliant fashion. Fleetwood and Grenyer showed that they will be up to standard when the time comes, though I must admit that Fleetwood seems more at home at centre half. McDonald again came out of the trail well, though he is inclined to balloon the ball. Thompson played a useful game, and I believe he has returned to that form which made him such a source of strength when he first came to the Park.
Fern’s Skill.
We all know Fern to be a keeper of undoubted ability, who is not afraid to take a risk when things look black. His keeping on Saturday was marked by all his old judgement and resource, one save in particular thrilling the onlookers. It was a ball going away from him and it seemed that his effort was belated, but turning quickly. (Fern was in the act of going away from the line of flight) he threw himself at the ball and pushed it out of play. The save brought down the house. Crossley again pleased with his general tactics, his dribbling and shooting bearing the hall mark of excellence. Small and stature and stout of build his figure is bound to be prominent. He scored a good goals, one being the result of a neat centre by Reid. The latter player again pleased, and with Harrison also showing to advantage the directors have two able exponents from which to choose for the outside left berth.

EVERTON’S TRIAL MATCH.
August 23, 1920. The Liverpool Courier.
PLAYERS SHOW PROMISNG FORM.
The players on the Everton Club staff completed their public preparation for the football campaign on Saturday, when the final trial game was played. There was a splendid attendance, and it is quite obvious that when the campaign proper begins on Saturday gates will rule large. The public appetite for football has been increased by these practice games and there is every indication of a big boom in the game. The players on view at Everton entertained 12,000 spectators to a spirited game, the plan being adopted of putting the league forwards (Stripes) against the first team defence (Blues). On the occasion of the first trial the marksmanship was of poor quality, and only one goal was registered. In the game under notice, however, nine goals were recorded, the Blues winning by 5 to 4. The play generally was interesting, and players who caught the eye by reason of their skill were Brewster, Fern, Crossley, Reid, Harrison, Thompson, McDonald, Chedgzoy, and Kirsopp. The first named player was always in the picture with excellent placing and heading, and he scored a capital goal. He gave Peacock several excellent openings, of which the young centre took full advantage. Fern kept a capital goal, and the other players mentioned were always to the fore. Generally sufficient was shown to give the impression that Everton have the nucleus of a serviceable side, though it would appear that further additions to the staff are necessary for what promises to be a strenuous months. The goals were scored by Chedgzoy, Crossley (2), and Parker for the Stripes, and for the Blues Peacock (3), Brewster, and Harrison. The teams were as follows: - Blue, Fern, goal, Thompson, and McDonald, backs, Fleetwood (Captain), Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs, Jones (G.W), Wall, Peacock, Howarth, and Harrison, forwards. Stripes: - Mitchell, goal, Stroud, and Robinson, backs, Weller, Farrer, and Williams, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Crossley, and Reid, forwards.

EVERTON TRIAL GAME
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, August 23, 1920
Everton held their final trial game at Goodison park on Saturday. The game opened like a League encounter, all the players being very keen, it being quite evident that every man was playing for his place. The Blues beat the Stripes by 5 goals to 4. The Stripes attack was the source of interest, a big crowd being there to see the Reid-Crossley wing, and this pair played a great game. These newcomers should render Everton good service. Parker shot better than he did last season, but he is not the Parker of pre-war days. Chedgzoy is still a fine winger, and he got a capital goal from a corner kick, the ball hitting a post, and then Fern as it passed into the net. Weller played a storming game, and Williams was not far behind him. Stroud is developing; he tackled well, and judged his clearances to a nicely. Mitchell had no chance with any of the shots that beat him. Peacock scored three goals, and is adopting himself well as a leader of an attack. Brewster is now acclimatised, and he gave a glimpse of Scottish form, and in addition he scored a goal with a header. Another player to do well was McDonald at left back, being cool and neat in his work. Taken all round, the Everton Club’s prospects are much brighter than was the case last year. The scorers were; Stripes, Chedgzoy, Crossley (2), and Parker; Blues; Peacock (3), Brewster, and Harrison.
Teams; Blues; Fern; Thompson and McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer; Jones, Wall, Peacock, Howarth and Harrison. Stripes; Mitchell; Stroud, and Robinson; Weller, Farrar, and Williams; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Crossley, and Reid.

EVERTON TRIP
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, August 24, 1920
Motor charabanc trip will leave Woodside Ferry for Bettwyscoed. The Everton directors have invited all players and staff for the trip.

EVERTON’S TRIO OF TEAMS FOR SATURDAY
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday August 26, 1920
TOM FLEETWOOD’S LOSS
Bee’s Notes
The Everton F.C went to “Bettwe,” yesterday and though the day was cool, the outing was very enjoyable. To-morrow evening the election of directors long delayed will take place, and in the meantime I can give the “selections” for Saturday’s games, and would here mention that the kick-off for Wednesday is 6.30.
Everton v Bradford (leave Exchange 9.0; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Crossley, and Reid. Reserve; Weller.
Reserve team v Manchester United Res. (at Goodison Park, 3.30); Mitchell; Fare, and Thompson; Lawson, Lievesley, Williams; Jones, Wall, Peacock, Howarth, and Harrison, reserve; Robinson
“A” team v. Marine; Stretch; Stroud, Rooney; Garrett, Farrar, Barlow; Spencer, Kearslake, McGae, Pilkington, McFarlane.

EVERTON’S TROUBLES.
August 26, 1920. The Liverpool Courier.
Followers of the game –that between the local clubs, Everton and Liverpool. In the case of the latter, everything is peaceful in the camp, and both players and directors are looking forward to having a successful a season as last. But “over the way” nothing but discord reigns between the directorate and a season of the shareholders, and which has even gone so far as a court of law. All this squabbling has been brought about by the failure of the team last year, but whether the gentlemen who are now fighting for control of the club’s affairs could have managed things better is a debatable point. Undoubtedly the side suffered badly in the way of injuries to players, and even granted that the Blues are one of the richest clubs in the League, money cannot always command success. It is all right railing a club’s directorate when things are not running smoothly, but one must not lose sight of the fact that the majority of those at present in control were the guiding hands in earlier successes.
Turning to the players we find that Everton have 31 professionals and a number of amateurs for the coming season, while something like a dozen of those who last season sported the Blue have departed for other spheres. Among the new men are McDonald, the Airdrienians back, Garrett (Halesowen), and Farrer (Prescot) half-backs, Reid (Belfast Distillery). And Crossley (Sunderland), Downs and Brewster, of course were with the team last back end, and proved their worth, while the form displayed in the trial by the other new-comers gives hope for the future. Still, the forward line appears the weakest link in the side, and the news that Clennell has become a “passager” (having been injured in practice) before the season opens does not brighten matters. Goalwards the team is well supplied, as both Fern and Mitchell are keepers above the average while the back division “Dicky” Downs, even of on the “aged” side, is still a dour defender, and along with either Thompson, Robinson, Weller, or McDonald, will require an immensity of beating. In the middle line the towering figure of Brewster not that the latter has become acclimatised shows up boldly, and he will have as partners tried and trusted players in Fleetwood and Grenyer. The latter couple are getting no younger, but are not yet spent forces. Peacock, Williams, Lieversley, Brown, Lawson, Farrer, and Garrett will net as reserves. For the attacking line there is Chedgzoy, Jones, Kirsopp, Crossley, Parker, Clennell, Harrison, Reid, Wall, Howarth, Spencer, Kearslake, and McGrea. “Bobby” Parker has yet to find the form he displayed prior to his battle wounds, which is a pity. Still, there is hope for the future. Reid, the Irish centre should do well, while Crossley should certainly strengthen the left wing. The amateurs signed are Rooney and Morris (Clock face) backs, Smith and Guttridge (Clock Face), halves, J. Blair, B. Jones, and Bowers, forwards.

BEES NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, August 27, 1920
Everton are at Bradford, where F.E.H, will send off a full and complete report of the doings of the side. It is unfortunate that already the absence of one leading member is probable (Tom Fleetwood), but Weller is a big fellow and has a bump of experience that carried him far. I don’t fear the half line at Bradford. The question seems to be whether the forwards can mend their ways, and judgement by the trial games report -I have not seen a game yet-there is no doubt that Everton will go strong for the opening points. The plan of the Bradford field is;
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Weller, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Crossley, Reid. Bradford; Scattergood; Dickinson, Curtis; J. Crozier, Howie, Scott; Turnbull, Burkinshaw, D. McLean, Baucop, McCandless.

Merthyr Quits Merry.
Derby Daily Telegraph - Saturday 28 August 1920
Merthyr Town are quite merry about their prospects, thank you. They had some little trouble signing some their old players, but they weathered the trouble and have built up quite a good side. Just keep your eye W. Evans, the Everton defender, who played for Wales against England at Stoke last season He is the goods.

EVERTON’S NEW DIRECTORS.
August 28, 1920. The Liverpool Courier.
SUPPORTERS OF FRESH POLICY ELECTED.
LIVELY MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS.
The shareholders of the Everton Football Club have at last succeeded in electing three directors to fill the vacancies on the board of management. After several postponements the voting took place at a special meeting of shareholders held at Central Hall last evening, the result, as declared by the chairman (Mr. Clayton) being: - *H. Banks 431, W.J. Sawyer 420, W. C. Gibbons 416, *H. Hall 245, * John Davies, Sen. 230. The polling thus resulted in a victory for that selection of the shareholders who have been opposed to the policy of the management during some seasons past. “A certain liveliness,” marked the early proceedings before the votes and proxies were counted. At the outset the Chairman briefly reiterated his statement made at previous meetings of the present position of the club, for the benefit, as he stated, of those shareholders who were not present at the earlier meetings. He explained that the low position of the club last season, caused by injuries to players was not the fault of the directors, who are not able to secure new players until the end of the season. Mr. Clayton was eulogising the services of the retiring directors, when Mr. W.C. Cuff rose to a point of order. “This meeting,” he said, is called to elect directors and not to hear further speeches. We have already had a detailed report from you, which was inaccurate in many respects. I propose that you proceed at once to the business of the meeting.” “ That motion is out of order,” ruled the Chairman, who, after Mr. Cuff had asked that his objection be noted, was proceeding with his statement when he was greeted with a cry of “We don’t want to hear you.” Mr. J. T. Domville (from the body of the had), put Mr. Cuff’s motion to the meeting and amid cheers declared it carried. The Chairman. –That is distinctly out of order. I would like to have said something about untrue statements made outside in order to secure proxies –(Cries of “Oh’ –but I will withhold them. Further interruptions and cries of “Business” drew from Mr. Clayton the remark; “You can’t shout me down.” A voice- We know that.
The Chairman; I have met public house crowds before, but I have never been beaten by them, and I never will be. The result of the voting was received with loud cheers and cries to the chairman of “What about resigning? Resign! Keep to your word. Mr. Clayton – The meeting is over. That ends the business. The new board consists of Messr. Clayton, Banks, Dr. Baxter, Coffey, Davies (Junr); Francis, Gibbons, Green, and Sawyer.

BRADFORD PARK AVENUE 3 EVERTON 3
August 28. No details
Everton: - fern goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Weller, Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker Crossley, and Reid, forwards. Goals scored: - Parker (2), Kirsopp.

J. M'DONALD.
Sunday Post - Sunday 29 August 1920
The appearance of Jock M'Donald, the ex-Airdrie back, for Everton against Bradford was a feature of the match. He showed himself a sound player and tactician. The right man in the right place, he gave a capital display. Alert and clever in tackling, he allowed Turnbull very little opportunity of penetrating the defence. His quiet confidence will tell in the long run, and, though somewhat stylist, he cohesive in play, and showed a thorough understanding with his partner, Dicky Downs, the old Barnsley full back.

BRADOFRD 3, EVERTON 3
August 29, 1920 Sunday Post
In fine weather, before a big crowd. After Downs had missed a penalty, Parker opened the scoring for Everton. Burkenshaw equalized, Bradshaw going ahead, through McLean after twenty-two minutes' play. Everton established the lead again through Kirsopp and Parker scoring in rapid succession. It was a fast, exhilarating game, but the Bradford defence was not up to the highest standard. Mclean equalized for Bradford. Play in the second half was somewhat tame compared to the first portion, but the heat told upon the players. Everton defence was in fine form, McDonald being prominent, while the height of all the team was an important factor. Chedgzoy was brilliant, while Crossley and Reid combined well. Turnbull and Mclean were Bradford's best.

BRADFORD V EVERTON MATCH DRAWN
August 30, 1920 The Yorkshire Post
The Bradford team made a splendid start for this at Park Avenue. Some 18,000 spectators were present, and in the first half fine sport was provided for their entertainment. The game had not been in progress more than three or four minutes when Dickenson was judged to have fouled Weller, and a penalty kick was awarded. Downs made the shot, but Scattergood breasted the ball, which rebound into play, and was cleared by the backs. Five minutes later disaster befell the home side. Chedgzoy began to play an important part in the visitors' attack, and it was from a centre by him that Parker scored the first goal of the season. The Everton half backs had largely dominated the run of the game thus far, but the Avenue middle division, began to assert itself, and with frequent opportunities the home attack showed good form, and after 20 minutes Burkinshaw, with a smart drive, equalized. Three minutes later Bauchop again charged into the mouth of the goal, and McDonald in trying to clear butted the player and missed the ball. The ball dropped at Mclean's feet, and he promptly shot into the net. Thus the home side took a lead in the scoring. But not for more than eight or nine minutes did they hold it. Scott was not able to check Chedgzoy on the visitors' right, and at the end of half an hour he put a fine opening in the way of Kirsopp, who made the goal. Seven minutes later Chedgzoy repeated this performance, and this time Parker scored the goal. Thus at half-time the score was Everton 3, goals, Bradford 2 goals. It was a warm day, and this affected both teams, with the result that play in the second half was very tame and uninteresting as compared with the first. The home side were as often on the attack as their opponents, but there was a lack of vigour and combination part of the inside forwards, whilst the wings were kept well in check. Chedgzoy was not as often in evidence, but he created openings which, had he been adequately supported, must have put his side in a comfortable position as regards goal. Such was their advantage, however, that most people had come to the conclusion that they would win. But two or three minutes from time the unexpected happened. The home side attacked and the defence being less keen than previously, Mclean with a clever left leg shot, beat the backs and the goalkeeper, making the scoring equal at three goals each. Teams; Bradford PA;- Scattergood, goal; Curtis and Dickenson, backs; Crozier, Howie, and Scott, half-backs; Turnbull, Burkinshaw, McLean, Beauchop, and McCandless, forwards. Everton; Fern, goal; Downs and McDonald, backs; Weller, Brewster and Grenyer, half-backs; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Parker, Crossley, and Reid, forwards. Referee; Mr. W.F. Bunnell, of Preston.

BRADFORD 3, EVERTON 3.
Sheffield Independent - Monday 30 August 1920
It was only after being a goal in deficit at half-time that fifteen thousand spectators at Bradford saw the home team draw level with Everton, each side scoring three times. Parker opened the scoring for Everton. Burkinshaw equalised, and then Bradford got ahead through McLean, Everton took the lead throught Kirsopp and Parker, who scored in rapid succession. Play in the second half was somewhat tame, but McLean equialised.

BURTON AND LOCHGELLY.
Dundee Courier - Tuesday 31 August 1920
Fife's directors have failed to come to terms with Andrew Burton, late Bristol City and Everton. It is understood that Lochgelly are angling for Burton, and in all probability he will appear in the team in the Qualifying tie against East Fife at Bayview, Methil, on Saturday.

August 1920