EVERTON'S CUP TIE OPPONENTS.
February 1 1924. The Daily Courier.
BRIGHTON'S PLAYERS AND PERFORMANCES.
The Brighton players, who are going through just light exercise each day, will in no way discuss their prospects against Everton on Saturday. They told me candidly they wish to forget all about the match until it actually begins, and then they say their best, which they hope will be good enough for them to qualify for the third round. Mr. Webb, the manager, like his players, could not be drawn to make a statement. To my question of what he though of Brighton's chances her replied, "I never prophesy." Players and officials alike have enjoyed some glorious walks on the famous Brighton Downs, while part of the time has been spent on the sea front. All the players are fit.
BEST PERFORMANCES.
The team has not yet been selected, but it can be taken for granted that no changes will be made from the side, which opposed Barnsley in both games without being a goal. The best performance at home was undoubtedly the victory over Swansea Town, by 4-1, while on other occasions Aberdare and Bournemouth were beaten by five clear goals. I witnessed Brighton overthrow Barnsley in the replayed Cup-tie at Brighton, but the only credit I can give them is that they were just a wee bit the better of two very poor teams. All the same, I am told by a colleague that in most of their home games the Brighton players have been irresistible. That may be so, but against the Yorkshire men their football was crude in the extreme. There was not an atom of understanding with the forwards, and the defence struck me as being not only uncertain in tackling, but lacking in method. A repetition of that form, and Everton will have an easy passage into the this round. Still, I know some of the Brighton players to be capable footballers, and Everton chief difficulty will be to cope with Brighton's speed and dash, while on his day every one of the Brighton's forwards can be opportunist. Hayes is a reliable goalkeeper who is not inclined to do daring things.
AN OLD BLUE.
Thompson, the right back, will of course, be recognised, as the old Everton player. He has improved since going South. Jenkins, his partner, did good work for Pontypridd before joining Brighton. McAllister who until this season was regarded as an inside forward, was also secured from Wales, having played previously for Ebbo Vale. He has developed into quite a serviceable right half back. George Coomber, the captain, who has been at Brighton about six playing seasons, is a local. He has the right physique for the position of pivot, standing 5ft 9 and half inches, and weighing almost 13 st. Little learned his football, in London, and is a strong bustling type of defender. Against Barnsley he was outstanding player of the match. Nightingale, the outside right, is very fast, and knows the value of a good square centre. Neil, the inside right, is undoubtedly the cleverest player in the team. Coming to Brighton from the Sterenston United team in Scotland, he possesses fine ball control, passes and dribbles effectively, and is quite a good shot. Cook, who plays cricket for Sussex, will lead the attack. He is a local man, who has developed quickly. Dash is the strongest feature of his play, though he distributes his passes cleverly. Hopkins went to Brighton from the Arsenal, and has proved to be just the right partner for Wilson, who like Nightingale the other wings, is fast with a good control over the ball.

EVERTON’S BRIGHT CHANCE
Liverpool Echo - Friday 01 February 1924
Bee’s Notes
VOCAL SUPPORT
Brighton, of course, is too far distant for the average Walton man to “excursh” but Everton will not lack vocal support to-morrow, for the Mersey sailor boys on the Aquitania have been looking ahead and have sent to their friends to get them tickets. They are due to dock at Southampton in nice time to allow of a journey to Brighton. So Everton will have plenty of friends in the Brighton court.
WAY DOWN SOUTH
There are many people down South who say that Brighton will win. Their old-time player and hon. Secretary, Mr. Webb, thinks this will be the outcome, but they are all sure that Everton will give them a fast run for their money. With a side fit and well I should never hesitate to stand Everton in the Cup competition, but one has to remember that some of their men “fell for it” last week at Middlesbrough, and they may not be quite so fresh and free when they turn out at Brighton. Let us hope that all will be there in good trim and that the game will produce one of the best of the season’s ties. It should do so because Brighton play just the same type of game that Everton adopt, and they positively loathe having to run up against Second Division sides with their fiery football, lacking in the nice touch and the subtle movement. For my part, I go to Brighton for the “Football Echo” with the firm belief that Everton will win through because of their all-round superiority in tactics. There is but one condition that Everton must bear at the back of their heads- Brighton are essentially a side that will go on fighting to the finish, no matter whether there is one or twenty one against them. Hence Everton cannot afford to take any “hanging-off” risks. They must play on to the finish and risk nothing. Everton can play delightful football when the practical side has been duly wiped off-when they have got a good lead.
THE GREATEST CONCERN
A friend who has studied training matters carefully declares that Everton are taking a risk by having a journey to-day. He says they should go straight through to Brighton, and by that means escape changing the  different drinking waters. I would sooner be more concerned about the footwork in front of goal than their liquid refreshment prior to a match. As a matter of fact, Everton are blessed with a lot of fellows who don’t want “looking after” in the matter of liquid refreshment or otherwise. The best refreshment they can get is a victory to-morrow. Here’s to their chance. Now a personal word. You may remember that we have specialised all through the season on live news and crisp reports of all important matches. We shall have own special employees at all the matches tomorrow.
Everton; Harland; Livingstone, McDonald; brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Brighton; Hayes; Thompson, Jenkins; McAllister, Coomber, Little; Nightingale, Neil, Cook, Hopkins, Wilson.
BRIGHTON & THE BIG MATCH
Taking the sister towns of Brighton and Hove as a whole, there is a general optimism prevailing as to the result of the Brighton and Hove Albion v. Everton battle. Where Sheffield United and Oldham have fallen why should Everton succeed? Ask people. It is realised the task is a great one, but much confidence is placed on the Albion’s home record compared with Everton’s moderate success on strange grounds. Brighton’s last few home games have resulted as follow;-
Aberdare, 5-0; Swansea Town 4-1; Millwall, 2-2; Bournemouth 5-0; Luton Town 4-0, Reading 4-0, Barnsley (cup replay) 1-0; Queen’s Park Rangers 5-0.

Oh! Chadwick.
Derby Daily Telegraph - Saturday 02 February 1924
One of the most noted penalty experts in the land is the ex-Rossendaie United inside left, Wilfred Chadwick, but he spoilt his reputation with Everton last week when he missed from the penalty spot at Middlesbrough. Had he scored the Borough would have been two goals in arrears, and would have had ten players—Freeman had left the field —to make up the deficiency. 'Nuff 'sed.
All Orphans
Jack Cock has got eight goals for Everton in League football this season and all have been orphans.

MY FOOTBALL CAREER
Derby Daily Telegraph - Saturday 02 February 1924
A Further Discussion of the Ins and Outs of Offside
By Jack Cock
Last week I gave my remedy for the present epidemic of offside in football, and now I wish to point to several phrases of this controversy which are always worthy of thought.  Nine times out of ten it is the poor forwards that come in for all the blame when they are pulled up for offside.  They are yelled at because they do not keep behind the ball or make certain that there are three opponents between themselves and the opposition goal.  I’ll share the blame equally with others.  I gave forwards a full 50 per cent., but I allocate the other 50 per cent, to the half-backs behind those forwards.  Just think for a moment from where and from whom a forward receives the ball most.  From his half-backs!  Now there are times when the opposition are positively running down the field in the opposite direction to that in which the forwards wish to advance.  The opposition ignores the ball.  That doesn’t worry them at all.  All they wish to do is to leave an opposing forward or two in an offside position, and up go their hands in an appeal as soon as the half-back passes the ball.  O pointed out last week how forwards cannot always be sprinting up and down the field, and especially at the dictates of offside defenders, but I did not point out how great is the responsibility of half-backs in beating this sort of manceuvring.  The half-backs (behind the offside forwards), more often than not hold the key to the situation, but nine times out of ten they will not use the key.  The kep simply tells them to take up the role of a forward.  Instead of putting the usual pass into operation their part is to hold on to the ball and make an individual run through an opposition which is not expecting such a contretemps.  Such an individual run can be maintained until such time as the half has carried the ball past his forwards, and then, if he thinks it will be an advantage, he can allow the forwards, who are then onside, to carry on the attack.  The forwards are blamed, blamed when they have to cover the most ground and to keep their eye on a ball which flits back and forth, blamed when they are expected to twist and turn – and all the time keeps their eyes glued on the opposing full back.  The offside game is most often played against a side which holds the whip hand, and which is constantly attacking.  Under such conditions the attacking half-backs, have the time to watch the positions taken up by the opposition –and the positions of their own colleagues.  That is the vital point.  The half-back who places the ball to an offside colleague is, in my way of thinking, as much if not more to blame than the man who held the offside position, simply because he has had a better chance of grasping the exact plan of affairs.  That is one phase of the game I wished to discuss.  There is another.  I strongly object to the way a defence can “line-up” the other side from a free kick.  I think this is all against the true conception of sportsmanship.  It is a direct method, and allowed by the rules, be it noted, of annulling a punishment.  It is a travesty of football justice. 
When a side is given a free kick for an infringement of the laws – for hacking, kicking, tripping, handling, or dangerous play –why should the punishment inflicted be made negligible by the guiles of a defence? 
Another Rule Alteration.
I would have the rules so latered as to make offside inoperative from a free kick for any of the infringements I have mentioned above.  I would let a free kick be taken in such a way that the full advantage of it shall be gained.  I would not have any forward thrown offside from a free kick.  Were the rules so altered in this respect I think we should have far more goals scored, and far less rough play, and that is one of the aims our football authorities have been striving to attain for years.  But I would not allow a free kick for an offside infringement to come under this category.  No, the club which believes in the offside game ought to respect it when it is operated by the other side.  If a free kick is granted for an offside infringement then I would allow the other side to continue the “line up” method of defence, unless, of course my suggestion for amending the off-side rule, as given a week ago, were adopted. 
There is yet another phase of this offside question which requires phase of the offside question which requires consideration.  I am never one to harp on the failings of the referees, but I do think that officials do not give suffiecent thought to “the position of the player when the ball is last played.”  One of the big ideas in training players nowadays is to bring them into such a condition
That they will be fast and speedy on the field, yet this very thing is largely being discounted because referees will not recognize the position from which a player started when the ball was last played.   I have, on countless occasions, been given offside because I have got away from an offside position simultaneously with the ball being last played.  In other words, I have seen the pass coming or the more coming, and have taken time –and speed –by the forelock.  And all to no purpose! 
Simply because the referee has not noted the spot from where I started I am whistled offside.  My speed or quickness in getting away, counts for naught.  It is more than neutralized by an official who has not been able to interpret the true positions of the play and players.  Nor am I alone in making such a complaint.  There are many exceptionally fast wing players who are pulled up time after time, not because they have moved quicker than the official in charge.  Of course, there is only one remedy, and that is for a general speeding up all round of referees.   I am the last man in thew world to hold the pistol of criticism at the heads of referees, for I realise full well that theirs is a thankless job at the best of times, and that were we to have a referee capable of intercepting every bit of football play correctly he would perhaps only satisfy 50 per cent of the onlookers.  But referees generally are lax in respect of this one interpretation I have mentioned.  A little study and improvement would be welcomed. 

EVERTON’S “PASSENGER LIST.”
Liverpool Football Echo - Saturday 02 February 1924
A GREAT SURPRISE FROM BRIGHTON’S SHORES
BEE’S REVIEW
EVERTON LED TWICE, THEM ROBBED
BRIGHTON GAIN PENALTY ON AN APPEAL TO LINESMAN
AN AMAZING TURN-AROUND
Everton went to Brighton via London,and all through the journey, there was quiet confidence among directors, staff, and playing ranks that the return journey would be a joyous one, consequent upon entry into round three. Everton; Harland; Livingstone, McDonald; Brown, McBain, Peacock; Chedgzoy (Captain), Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Brighton; Hayes; Thompson, Jenkins; McAllister, Coomber (Captain), Little; Nightingale, Neil, Cook, Hopkins, Wilson.
BRIGHTON WIN 5-2
Brighton greeted us with sunshine, and certainly the sea front and grounds were a study. The Hove ground is a very pretty one, and it has a slope, but no covered accommodation, and they have unique ideas, for instance, parking the motor-cars round the ground,so that when the occupants of the car brought their luncheon baskets with them, and sat on top, thus converting the' cars into a grand stand, it made a scene which such resembles the Epsom race-course on Derby Day.
A RECORD GATE FOR GROUND.
The ground is a dale and on one side of it there are no houses at all. However, there were about 24,000 spectator, present, and that is a record for the ground. Unfortunately there were troubles over the team selection. Captain Hodge was troubled with a severe strain of the wrist, and Sam Chedgzoy was also worried over his side injury. A day or two ago (in an exclusive wire) I informed readers that Hodge was really a doubtful starter. Chedgzoy was so much in doubt that he had to go to the ground early and engage is some running bouts to see if his injury would be troublesome. A change was made in the Everton side at the last minute. Peacock, who has played centre forward, inside right, and half-back, took the place of Hart at ball-back.Fortunately the players had no worry about the wind, which was not in a rough mood. What there was blowing across the ground. In view of the attendance of less than 30,000 it struck Liverpool visitors as hard to have ambulance cases, but Brighton to me meant the appearance of a stocky, bow-legged young fellow, none other than my old colleague pal of Small Heath, W.H. Jones (“Bullet”).
BARRELLS AS STANDS.
Quite a rearing trade was done in the vicinity of the Press box by people who sold barrels as “stands.” They asked 2s a time, with the recommendation that “they hold four, and you won’t miss anything. Here you are, my lucky lads.” Chedgzoy took on the captaincy, and both teams received a great reception on turning out. Everton won the toss and kicked off towards the North goal. Straightaway Livingstone and McDonald were set to clear, Everton then got going through Troup and Cock, but Chadwick fell to over-close dribbling, and this the chance went astray.
THE CHEDGZOY TOUCH
Harland was first to handle the ball from the home left wing. It seemed to me that neither side was levelling down to normal game, though Coomber made an impression by the way he tackled Chadwick. Cook made the first real effort, and it was a nicely placed shot that Harland took with the skill of a wicket-keeper. Chedgzoy delighted the onlookers with his fine command and his sure touch, yet one could see in his play some semblance of fear about his injury.  McBain dragged the ball back, and his artistry led to attacks on the left, in which Irvine joined.
COCK SCORES FOR EVERTON
Cock scored for Everton after seven minutes, and you could have heard a pin drop. In arose in a very simple manner, but it counted for a tremendous lot, because up till then Everton had not been playing confidently. The ball was put out to the right, and Chedgzoy made a half-limping run, and it seemed that he was not quite getting to the ball. However, Chedgzoy knew how far to strain his knees, and when he put the ball in to Irvine, the latter put the ball on to Cock. The latter took steady aim and put the ball into the right-hand side for a perfect goal.
COOK EQUALISES
However, the joy in the Everton camp was short-lived, as Cook equalised after ten minutes, and the Southerners went wild with delight. Cook is a stocky player, of practical measures, and when he drove in there was certainly some pace on the ball, but Harland, having touch it, was expected to save it, instead of which the ball rolled in beyond his left and slowly trickled over the line.
JOE BECKETT AND HIS WIFE
At this point Joe Beckett and wife came in to adorn the front of the Press-box.
COOMER’S FINE PLAY
For a long time after this Everton were on the collar, and the only relief came when Cock made a solo run, and the ball, flying from his left foot, sailed over the bar. The reason of Brighton’s persistence in attack was entirely centred in Coomber’s refusal to do anything else but pass to the extreme right and the extreme left, Wilson being surer than Nightingale. Hopkins tried to shoot first time instead of passing the ball, in view of his desire to put Brighton 2-1. A mere matter of inches outside the penalty area. Chadwick took a free kick, and put the ball to the left, but there was strength in his effort, whereas Hopkins made a gross stew when he had the easiest chance possible.
CHADWICK’S GEM OF A GOAL
Chadwick scored for Everton in twenty-three minutes. Everton got moving on the right again, and Irvine had the most awful luck to tread on the ball when he was about to make his effort. However, Everton sent the ball up to the top, and when Chadwick very comfortably beat his rival and pulled the ball back he was enshrouded by a swarm of defenders, with the result that his shot was blocked. Fortunately the ball did not come clear of the defenders, so that Chadwick had as second shot in the fraction of a minute, and this time it was one of his very best specials, flying away to the right hand top corner. The speed of the ball, together with the sunlight, proved too much for ninety-nine out of every hundred, who did not see the ball rise to its target; but I am glad to say I saw it, because it was such a gem of a goal. Thus Everton’s two shots in the goal area had found their mark, and the Blues now livened up, and showed great confidence. Chedgzoy centred nicely on several occasions. Brighton began to beat themselves by wildness and overcrowding.
COCK’S RAIDS
Cock was particularly hearty in his raids, Brighton always did their best when they played the open game. Peacock made one error around the centre box that promised to be fatal. However, when Cook shot Harland sent to knee and made a good catch. Wilson centred with fine sense, and Harland slipped up when about to make his catch. The moment was an anxious one, but it was good to see the way in which the Everton goalkeeper recovered and dealt with the ball. Neil made splendid shot, following which came a real save by Harland. Harland's save was a masterly one.
SQUABBLE OVER PENALTY.
Brighton claimed a penalty, and the referee refused it, but Brighton persisted in their claim, so that he consulted with one of the linesmen. Then he decided to give an amazing penalty kick for a caseof "supposed," which I certainly could not see, although on a direct line with the incident, and no further than fifty yards from the goal. Little has netted all but one of the penalties which he has taken for Brighton since joining them after the war, and he netted this one, but the Everton players were simply fuming with the decision, and demanded that the second linesman should be called into consultation. Nightingale at last came into his own, and in a race with Livingstone he managed to put in from an extreme angle a beautiful effort which Harland pushed out. All the time McDonald was playing great foothill against Brighton’s best wing. Troup set Chadwick off goal-hunting,and Chadwick was a fraction of a minute toolate with his shot.
Half-time; Brighton 2, Everton 2
ANOTHER PENALTY CLAIM
In the second half. Brighton started early on the right, and again they claimed a penalty; but this time in vain. Everton now had the sun in their eyes, and it almost seemed a question as to whether Brighton would play better uphill than they had down.
BRIGHTON TAKE THE LEAD.
Hopkins supplied the answer forcing a score within four minutes—a surprise that pleased the natives. Hopkins, when out on his own, moved inwards and then shot. Harland had his cap on, and after seeming to catch the ball it slipped through, out of his grasp; and Cook, following up like a tiger made sure of putting this ball over the line. It was a big blow to the Everton folk; and as Chedgzoywas a passenger the strength of the Evertonmarket can be imagined. Everton had led twice, and now were being led.  Matters did not improve when Livingstone tripped Nightingale.
THE KICK-OUT GAME.
Brighton now plainly went in for the kick-out game, and although McBain tried to produce concerted action. Chadwick only put the shot wide. Wherever there was an Evertonman there were two or three Brighton men gathered together.
COOK SCORES AGAIN
Cook scored fourth goal for Brighton. McDonald was knocked out through taking the full force of a shot, this being the first stoppage of the game. Everton’s half-back line was not itself without Hart. Chedgzoy returned in the hope that he might do something, and Chadwick, who had been spoken to about a charge, made a good shot, but nothing to equal the surprise drive Irvine sent in and which was beautifully fielded by Hayes.
LUCK QUITE OUT
Everton’s luck was quite out, and reached a fine point when McDonald tripped up and Cooke, the cricketer, scored, to make the total 4-2. The cup of bitterness was now complete, and Chedgzoy was carried off the field; and it looked as if he would take no further share in the game. Everton lost because they had their passenger list today, and in my view Chedgzoy should not have been risked; and, what is more vital, the other players seemed to lose their confidence from the knowledge that Chedgzoy could not do himself justice.
BRIGHTON’S FIFTH
Just as Everton were improving, Brighton broke away on the right, and Harland punched away and fell, whereupon Neil drove in to the right hand side, to make an utter collapse of Everton by 5-2.  The kernel of the defeat was the penalty goal decision. The last Southern side to beat Everton was Crystal Palace, at Goodison Park, two years ago by 6 goals. Now, it was certainly very gloomy for Everton. The crowd chanted “1 2 3 4 5,” and the wonder was that Wilson did not make a new figure for the chanters, viz, “6.” It was a riot and a rout, and the half-backs must take some share of the blame for the defeat. However, the rock-bottom influence was nervous tension before the game, and add to this the fact that the policy of playing doubtful starters was shown up. Then there was the disputed penalty. Chedgzoy left the field just before the finish.
Final Brighton 5, Everton 2
This is the second time that Brighton have entered the third round of the Cup.
GOOD-BYE
Everyone will regret that Everton have passed out to the Southern side. Many had formed an impression after the North End game that Everton were a Cup side, but to-day they met their fate and their masters. Ah, well, there are many more cups to be fought for in the future, and let us hope for a return of the 1906 victories as soon as possible.

CENTRAL LEAGUE
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, February 2, 1924
EVERTON RES v. MANCHESTER UNITED RES
At Goodison. Everton set off before a surprisingly good attendance, and United’s raid on the left was the first dangerous effort, Fern clearing with ease a shot from Smith. Play had only been in progress six minutes when Everton were awarded a penalty. Williams took the kick, and New affected a clever-one handed saw low down. Prior to the interval Smith scored for Manchester United.
Half-time; Everton Reserves nil, Manchester United Reserves 1
Weller equalised for Everton. Final; Everton Res 1, Manchester United Res 1.

BRIGHTON SURPRISE EVERTON.
Sunday Post - Sunday 03 February 1924
The shattering of the brilliant Everton combination by the Third Leaguers at Brighton was one of the biggest surprises of the round, but none would deny that it was deserved. Everton maintained a close game, but the home team swung the ball from wing to wing with great preci sion. ‘M’Donald and Livingstone did not show up well, but Neil M‘Bain was a masterly figure in midfield. His initiation of forward movements was the work of aft artiste, but his wing halfs were very weak. Hart, Everton’s captain, was unable to play, and Chedgzoy, England’s outside right, was limping in the second half. Troup was faced by M‘Allister, and the meeting of the two Caledonian wizards resulted in honours being oven. No forward, however, excelled Neil, Brighton’s inside right. In seven minutes Thompson, facing the sun, misjudged a centre from Chedgzoy, and Cock drove the ball past Hayes. Jimmy Cook, one of the most dangerous centres in England, burst through, and although Harland saved the shot the ball rolled over the line. Chadwick again gave the Liverpool men the lead after twenty minutes. A successful penalty by Little equalised the score. In the second half the Brighton men scored thrice. Neil crowned a great display by scoring the fifth goal. Result; —Brighton, 5; Everton, 2.

BRIGHTON HOVE ABLION 5 EVERTON 2
February 4 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
WHY EVERTON LOST
VICTIMS OF UNCERTAINTY AT BRIGHTON.
COOKS HAT-TRICK.
By Bees.
Though the English Cup records for Saturday will go to history showing Brighton and Hove Albion beating Everton 5-2. In my estimation the match will always go to memory as the game wherein Everton beat themselves. They bore no sort of confidence prior to the game, though a force of circumstances over which they had little control, and on the field of play they had to engage with a smart, swift moving side, and had only ten men to do the work. Eleven men should always bent ten, and while in no way decrying Brighton's victory, which was complete and unbeatable, it is necessary to draw a moral from the way Everton went to their defeat. Let it be understood that from the start there was a doubt about Chedgzoy and Hart –two members of the side, and sub captain and captain respectably. It can be argued that there were reserves present in Parry and Peacock, but I am more concerned with the fact that two known artists were doubtful starters. From Friday morning until the start of the match there was this doubt lurking around the team. They hoped one or the other man might play they believed one or the other would play. Hart definitely cut fear and feeling by saying he could not play, but Chedgzoy, anxious to help, went to the ground tried his leg, and kicked without undue pain to a very bad injury to9 the thigh. Perhaps the directors innocently pressed Chedgzoy to service, in the belief that they would be bringing some confidence to the other members of the side. If they did, they did a disserves, because, from the moment that Chedgzoy left the dressing room, it was plain he could not run, and the team would have to carry a virtual passenger. Chedgzoy was not to blame. The directors had delayed their selection too late, and it would have been better for the peace of mind of all concerned had they definitely fixed their team first thing on Saturday morning. As it was, there was a nervous feeling perseating everybody, and this showed itself in the process of play.
THE BETTER SIDE.
But there were other reasons for Everton losing to Brighton. They met a far better side on the day's play, and, though Everton led them twice, it can be truthfully stated that never for a moment were Everton travelling smoothly, and they led twice simply and solely through their only two shots, to that point, finding a home at the back of the net. It was an extraordinary game, as well as an extraordinary result. Cock scored in seven minutes, though a back faltering to take Chedgzoy's easy lob centre. It has been said that the side that gets its blow in first is the winner of half the battle. Cook. The circketer, a twenty three year old, who was purely a local player until a few months ago, when he left Cuckfield, Scored through Harland only half carrying a ball that he might have got to a second time but for falling awkwardly. It seemed a blunder by Harland, and it made the Everton players more unsettled than ever. Then came Chadwick's fine drive, to take the lead afresh, but a penalty kick goal, much debuted by McBain and company, let Brighton go off the field with honours even. I question very much whether the foul against McDonald which led to the penalty incident, was a genuine one, and the poignant feature of the penalty declaration was that first the referee, on the immediate spot, decided for the game to be played on. Then Brighton claimed for something, and the linesman placed the ball for a corner kick. Brighton pressed their claim, and the referee consulted one linesman –the man who had placed the ball for the corner kick –and ordered a penalty kick.
EVERTON'S WEAKNESS.
In the second half play had not gone many moments before Hopkins shot, and Harland and Cook completed a goal that should never have come. All along Brighton had enjoyed the majority of the attack, and the turn of events was not surprising to the onlookers, because in the second half Everton were just as insipid at half-back as at the early part of the game. The placing of Coomber was admirable and Nightingale and Wilson, the latter in particular, had many yards in which to work. That was where the fault lay –the wingers were left too open, there was lack of co-operations, and at half backs, where Everton had been strongest all through the same they became weakest Even McBain did not find his true game till late, when all was beyond redemption. Brown offered Wilson too much room, and Peacock, on a strange wing, was not able to cope with Nightingale. It would be right to say that none of the losers did himself full justice, yet that would hardly be fair to the backs, McDonald playing a splendidly sturdy game, and showing an intervening power that broke up many an attack. McDonald was excellent, and Livingstone was close on the heels. With the half-back line out of touch with normal positions and play, the forwards had to do all their own grafting, and Cock, at centre, made many fine runs, perhaps a trifle too individualistic, but nevertheless praise worthy. Troup, without being flash, was wise in his centre, but did not get sufficient work, and Chadwick was "pressing" all the time to win the game on his own. The right wing was naturally, out of balance. Chedgzoy had to leave the field twice, and Irvine felt the loss of his partner. So much for Everton. They would have been beaten by worse teams than Brighton on such a day's exhibition. It was lamentable football, without the slightest show of the team ever becoming astride their game. Even so, one must give Brighton credit for their sterling, rousing football. They played good sensible football. Each was for the other, and strictly speaking the score should have been heavier, and would have been but for the fine saves by Harland, and a trifle of excitement in front of goal. Brighton's best were Wilson, at outside left, Nightingale, in the second half, at outside right, and Coomber, at centre half, together with the snap-chance artist Cook, the Sussex cricheter. Cook did not stand out on his own in spite of his three goals. He just kept his position, kept the ball going, and shot instantly the chance showed itself. That was why Brighton scored so heavily. Brighton thus for the second time in their long history, get into the third round. It was a record attendance for the ground, (25,570 Receipts £2,177), and it is the third successive year that Everton have been proved lacking in Cup quality –last year it was Bradford (P.A.); the year before Crystal Palace. Teams : - Brighton Hove Albion: - Hayes, goal, Thompson and Jenkins, backs, McAllister, Croomber (captain), and Little, half-backs, Nightingale, Neil, Cook, Hopkins, and Wilson, forwards. Everton: - Harland, goal, Livingstone and McDonald, backs, Brown McBain and Peacock, half-backs, Chedgzoy (captain), Irvine, Cock, Chadwick and Troup, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 1 MANCHESTER UNITED RESERVES 1
February 4, 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
An exceptionally big crowd gathered at Goodison Park and witnessed a very mild encounter, a division of points providing a fitting result. Occasionally there were spells of brilliant football, but the combined efforts of both forward lines often lacked accuracy. The United quintette appeared the more penetrative, but when within range of goal the good work invariably petered out, and the Everton backs effected clearances. Forbes was the prima mover in most of the home attacks, with Williams a good trier, but the Everton vanguard were at fault. Play had only been in progress five minutes when Everton were awarded a penalty for a fouled on Wall. Williams took the kick, but Mew made a clever right hand save. Everton had slightly the better of the first half attacks, the brilliance of Mew and the sturdy defence of Barlow and Dennis preventing a score. Fern made some good clearances, but the United custodian was kept very busy, the nearest escapes being when Miller tried to twist the ball off the post, and a perfect header by Wall from Forbes centre. Smith scored for United close on the interval, and midway through an even second half Wall equalised.

SKELMERSDALE MISSION 1 EVERTON "A" 2
February 4, 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
LIVERPOOL COUNTY COMBINATION.
Skelmersdale were somewhat unlucky to lose, for though their visitors showed some good footwork at times, the Mission rectically had them penned in their own half for the first portion of the game. Lawson saved his side on many occasions and the Mission also missed chances. A breakaway near the interval enabled Swindell to score a capital goal for Everton, and the second half was well advanced when Cadwell gave Lloyd an easy chance of equalising. Swindlles, however, give his side the lead again. For the visitors McPerson and Houghton played a fine game whilst Cadwell made many good runs for the home side.

BURNLEY RES. V. EVERTON RES.
(Central League.)
Lancashire Evening Post-Monday 04 February 1924
In this rearranged game at Turf Moor, to-day, Daweon appeared in order to test hit ankl, which he injured about three weeks ago.  A trial was given by Burnley to Falck, a junior from Mirfield.  teams; Burnley Reserve; Dawson; Fulton, Evans; Emerson, Sims, Robinson; Falck, Freeman, Sullivan, O'Beirne, and Waterfield.  Everton Reserve; Fern; Raitt, Kerr; Rooney, Weller, Grenyer; Swindles, Miller, Wall, Williams, and Harland.  Referee; Mr. H. Parkinson, (Manchester).  Burnley had the wind to help them, and after good half-back play Fern saved a hard shot by O'Brirne, and also scooped the ball away from Sullivan following a header by Freeman.  The visitors combined well, but Robinson intervened cleverly, with the result that sims started a raid on the left flank.  O'Beirne was again forceful, but the ball cannoned off a defender for a fruitless corner.  Everton pressed hard, Evans clearing almost on the goal line.  When Sullivan got a good opening he finished weakly, through Weller had later to kick into touch to stop Burnley's forcing play.  A hard back-pass by sims took Dawson by surprise.  he only just managed to turn the ball round the post.  The corner was cleared.  when Fern scraped out a header by Sullivan, Burnley appealed that the ball had been over the line.  The referee ruleld otherwise.  half-time; Burnley Reserve 0, Everton Reserve nil.

BRIGHTON’S GLORY
Athletic News - Monday 4 February 1924
AMAZING COLLAPSE OF EVERTON HALF-BACKS
BRILLAINT FORWARDS
BRIGHTON & H.A 5 EVERTON 2
By Archates
Brighton won a great victory on the Goldstone ground at Brighton, Everton being beaten very thoroughly. It was an inspiring game full of thrills and incidents with much good football, though the latter was chiefly on the side of Brighton-much to the delight of a record crowd. I am convinced that the form revealed by Everton was only a travesty of what the first League side can produce, though I should be loth to suggest this as an excuse for their defeat, and in the circumstances it would be wrong to take away from the winners the full measure of praises for their success. It was the Albion’s game from the commencement, thought it is a surprising feature to know that Everton twice obtained the lead in the first half, and yet lose so thoroughly. Towards the end the visitors were beaten to a standstill.
EVERTON’S GOOD START
Everton could not complain of their opening, for within seven minutes Chedgzoy picked up a ball from Troup, centred, and CHADWICK scored a capital goal. Three minutes later COOK equalised after getting the better of a tackle by Livingstone. Harland stopped the shot but allowed it to roll slowly against the foot of the post and over the line. This encouraged the local side, and they set up a very lively attack in which Hopkins missed a couple of glorious openings in his eagerness to score. Once Cock picked up a goal kick and raced clear of the opposition, and a long drive skimmed the Albion bar, after which a delightful dribble by Chedgzoy led up to a great goal by CHADWICK. But before the interval  LITTLE had equalised from a penalty kick for hands, though the decision was only given after consultation with a linesman, the referee having first awarded a corner kick. The second half was practically one long sustained assault on the Everton goal, the occasional rallies on the part of the visitors being but feeble.
COOK THE SCORER
Three minutes after resuming Cook put the Albion ahead, Harland having again been at fault in dropping a shot from Hopkins. Cook brought his own total up to three when he beat McBain and dashed between the backs so give the custodian no chance with a drive. The Everton goal had several wonderful escapes afterwards, but was only beaten again by Neil after Harland had punched away from Hopkins and fallen. I doubt if the Albion have ever played better, while the Everton folk declared that their team had never played worse. The home players certainly had lost all the nervy excitement that had handicapped them in their replayed tie with Barnsley. They played their normal game and played it very well indeed, their dash, speed, and enterprise proving too much for their Northern visitors. Everton failed badly at half-back, where Peacock took the place of Hart, and never had the slightest grip on the game. There was not a weak link in the makeup of the Albion team, though I was of the opinion that a more lively set of forwards might have met with success had they been able hustle the home backs. But every member of the side carried out his mission brilliantly. The half-backs dominated the position thoroughly, with Coomber in thecentre a great force and always proving an effective barrier to the short-passing movements attempted by the inside forwards of Everton. McAllister and Little had comparatively easy tasks looking after the wing players, and were able to give their forwards a maximum amount of assistance. McAllister is a more effective player in the middle line than I remember him as a forward. Well supported as they were, the Albion forwards were in theirhappiest humour, and once Cook got his opening goal there were no stopping him. Both wings were excellent, with perhaps the Wilson-Hopkins combination the more dangerous, the last-named having a lot bad luck with his shots. From the other side Nightingale delivered many accurate centres, and was none too leniently treated by Livingstone. It cannot be said that the Brighton defence was seriously tested and Hayes could not be blamed for the two shots that beat him.
Complete Failure.
Everton, I have already observed, were only a travesty of their own true selves. Their captain, Hart, could not play, but his substitute. Peacock, was a good substitute and did as well as any of his colleagues. The great mistake Everton made was in playing Chedgzoy, who was limping when he came on to the field and was handicapped throughout. True enough he was concerned in both his side’s goals, but apart from his efforts than he was of little service. The trouble was that the half-backs were hopelessly overrun, McBain failing to keep in hand the inside forwards of the home side, and the wing men being out of touch when the play opened out. They endeavoured to exploit the close passing game, but all to no purpose, and the line as a combined force was a complete failure for not one single member came up to expectations. The half backs were overpowered and the defence generally was over-worked and unable to cope with the demands made upon it. Whilst recognising that the First league side gave something like its worst exhibition one must congratulate Brighton on a particularly good victory. Brighton and Hove Albion; Hayes; Thompson, Jenkins; McAllister, Coomber (Captain), Little; Nightingale, Neil, Cook, Hopkins,  and Wilson. Everton; Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Peacock; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Referee; E. Butcher, London.

CENTRAL LEAGUE
Athletic News- Monday February 4 1924
The rearranged fixture between the reserves of Everton and Manchester United resulted in a draw of one goal each at Goodison park. Five minutes from the commencement Everton were awarded a penalty kick, but New made a brilliant save from Williams. Smith scored a good goal for United, and wall equalised.

EVERTON BEATEN BY THEMSELVES
Liverpool Echo- Monday, February 4, 1924
Bee’s Notes
BOMBED!
After Brighter London, Brighter Brighton. The blight has been put in the Everton stock by the third successive failure in cup-ties before supposedly small fry. First it was the Palace with their 6-0 defeat at Goodison Park; them it was Bradford Park Avenue; now it is Brighton. Did Brighton beat Everton 5-2 or did Everton beat themselves? It is easy to be clever after the figures are known but I do say this- I never knew such an Everton side as that which played on Saturday. Draw a line through Everton’s team; take out the best portion, the half-back line, and you will fear consequences. But imagine Everton’s half-back line the worst portion of the side! Then oblivion! Before the match there was uncertainly and hesitancy that could not do the side good. At the beginning of the season Everton showed a nervous strain. This was patent to all who had eyes to see at Brighton. They never started to play- and I say this in spite of the side leading twice.
HELD UP.
Hart definitely cut fear and feeling by saying he could not play, but Chedgzoy, anxious to help, went to the ground, tried his leg, and kicked without undue pain to a very bad injury to the thigh. Perhaps the directors innocently pressed Chedgzoy to service in the belief that they would be bringing some confidence to the other members of the side. If they did they did a disservice, because from the first moment that Chedgzoy left the dressing-room it was plain he could not run, and the club would have to carry a virtual passenger, Chedgzoy was not to blame. The directors had delayed their selection too late, and it would have been better for the peace of mind of all concerned had they definitely fixed their team first thing on Saturday morning. As it was, there was a nervous feeling permeating everyone concerned, and this showed itself in the process of play.
TWO SHOTS, TWO GOALS
Everton scored twice through Cock and Chadwick- these were the only two shots up to this point-and they had registered bull’s-eyes. Yet Everton never started to play! It was the worst exhibition I have seen from them for years, because there was a not all round the eleven. Harland made some good saves, but I consider he should have saved two more than he did. One thing no one will baulk me from stating-the old cry of “the backs” could not be levelled at those concerned. McDonald played a virile game, tackling resolutely, and covering the poor half-back line wit fine dogged method. Livingstone backed him up manfully. No, it was not the backs. The forwards then? In part, no doubt, but to a great extent. It was the half-back line that failed. And failed to ignominiously that no side could have hoped for victory with them. Peacock, it is only fair to state, was out of place on the left, but McBain did not get into his stride till late on, when his best work came to the top, and I thought he might have had a shot at goal under the stressing circumstances. Each wing half lay off too far from his man. Nightingale and Wilson had unfettered runs to goal, and the half-back and full-back line were too much in a line. A little working understanding about marking a man would have made the difference.
FORWARDS INDULGE IN SOLOS.
All the forwards, save the extreme wing men, were inclined to do too much on their own. They ran on many yards and were smothered out. Combined effort was lost to view, and while Troup was, when worked, sending across nice length centres, Chedgzoy was hobbling along and was really responsible for the lob-centre that brought goal No.1. Brighton showed them how to play. they took the open way, and Coomber, at centre half-back, did more to inculcate this wise method than any other player. He winged it every time. Brighton won by taking their chances and by opening out play. They played rousing, nippy football, rather than clever football. Each was for the other, and the score would have been heavier but for three fine saves by Harland and some excitement in front of goal. Brighton’s best were Wilson, Nightingale (in the second half), and Coomber, together with the snap-chance artiste Cook, the Sussex cricketer. Cook did not stand out on his own, spite of his three goals. He just kept his position, kept the ball going, and shot instantly the chance showed itself. That was why Brighton scored so heavily.
BRIGHTON HISTORY
I was able to glean some Brighton history from my old friend, “Bullet” Jones, the old Heath player, who, according to Mr. Jack Sharp, looked fit enough to go on the field and play, instead of scouting for players. He played from 1901 to 1921- a centre forward; and then cartilage laid him low. The Brighton club was formed way back in 1898-9, and I met the original boss on Saturday, Mr. Noah Clarke, aged 78, sporting American goggles and old little ankle-straps. He told me that their early wage bill was £15 a week, and added, “It was not always to be found either.” It may interest you to know that the present manager, Mr. Webb, scored the only goal of the Sheffield Shield final when the club met Aston Villa, Brighton having gained a place in the sun through winning the Southern League championship. Their ground is an ideal little place, with parking for motors, a buzzer to welcome the team, and leave the Brighton “ring” in their ears. We must close the curtain on this Southern visit by giving credit to the winners, and by remaindering ourselves that players, directors, and critics are only human. Let us bear that in mind when we recall such cup lore as the Wilson case in 1907, the Palace case when a goalkeeper went on the field with a damaged hand; and the Chedgzoy affair. It is not worth arguing, but it must be placed on record. A fit reserve is worth two willing tryers who physically cannot do themselves justice.

BURNLEY RESERVE BEAT EVERTON RESERVE.
Lancashire Evening Post - Tuesday 05 February 1924
In a reranged Central League game at Turf Moor, yesterday, Burnley Reserves beat EvertonReserve 1-0 . The vistors inside forwards showed neat footwork, but their exxtreme wingers, Swindles and Harland, ths latter of whom was secured from Ireland as a goalkeeper, were held by the opposing defenders.  fulton, a young right back from the Irish Intermediate League, played a smart game for Burnley, while the fine volleying of Evans, the Welsh international was a feature.  Dawson, who reappeared in goal in order to test his ankle, waqs thus soundly covered, and the only time he was seriously troubled, was when a hard back pass came from Sims.  It needed a full length save to turn the ball round the post.  The home half-backs with Emerson and Robinson effective on the flanks, formed a dependable line, but poor finishing by Sullivan, a centre forward promoted from the "A" team, spoiled Burnley from gaining a good lead in the second half.  When he did eventually score the ball entered the net after it rebounded against  his foot from an Everton defender.  O'Beirne and Freeman were forceful raiders, but Fern made several smart saves. 

BURNLEY RESERVES 1 EVERTON RESERVES 0
February 5, 1924. The Daily Courier.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Burnley defeat Everton in the rearranged game yesterday, by a lucky goal, which was scored midway through the second half. A centre from the right was missed by Burnley centre and the ball struck Raitt, the Everton back, and from him it bounded off Sullivan into the net. It was a pleasantly contested game, and Everton combined well but found Dawson very safe.

EVERTON GOING TO GATHER NUTS AT BARCELONA
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, February 5, 1924
Bee’s Notes
EVERTON RES AT BURNLEY
Burnley defeated Everton in a rearranged game, yesterday, by a lucky goal which was scored midway through the second half. A centre from the right was missed by the Burnley centre and the ball struck Raitt, the Everton back, and from him it bounded off player into the net. It was a pleasantly-contested game, and Everton combined well, but found Dawson, who was reappearing after his Cup-tie injury, very safe. Burnley tried Falck, of Mirfield, an outside left showing good form.
GOING TO SPAIN
Spain has grown apace with football interest, so much so that nowadays Spaniels do not dream of going to a bull fight when there is a football game in the offing. Charlie O’Hagan’s excellent article in the “Football Echo” on Saturday gave some ideas of this, and I saw for myself in the summer that the Spaniards are turning all one way nowadays for football. It is the intention of Everton F.C to tour Spain in May- F.A permitting, of course-and they will play the famous Barcelona club, whose president I met at Hampden Park last year when England met Scotland. I have his views of the game in this column. Everton may be sure that they will be heartily welcomed, and will enjoy a great country and a fast exhibition of football.

EVERTON UNDECIDED
February 6, 1924. The Daily Courier.
DOUBT ABOUT CHEDGZOY AND HART.
Everton play their rearranged fixture with Preston North End today at Goodison Park (kick off 3 o'clock), but the directors will not definitely decide on the team to do duty until today. Both Chedgzoy and Hart ate however, doubtful. It should be a good game, for Everton will try to a tone for the disaster at Brighton on Saturday whilst Preston North End, who have a strong side out, will strove desperately to average their Cup defeat and at the same time improve their League position. Marshall accompanies the team and will play if McCall is unfit, but the English International is expected to lead the side. Prout is again preferred to Branston in goal, and at outside right Rawlings returns in place of Quantrill, who recent displays have been unsatisfactory.

EVERTON v.  P.N.E, DRAW A RECORD CROWD
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, February 6, 1924
By Bees
There was a glut of football today— League. Cup, and handling code. Everton met Preston in a League encounter, and the fickleness of the crowd after Cup-tie defeat, together with the wretched weather, led to a " record " crowd—one of the smallest I has ever seen at Goodison Park. Everton.—Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Parry, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Preston; Prout; Hamilton, Yates; Mercer, McCall, Crawford, Rawlings, Marquis, Roberts, Ferris, Harrison. There was a spirited opening, and Everton showed totally different form from that they had displayed at Brighton. Rawling, reappearing at outside right for Preston, made a lovely centre shot that sent the ball as awkwardly towards Harland, and the Irish goalkeeper did well to handle out for a corner. He was troubled a second time when Harrison centred, and Harland, running out, only half-scooped the ball, with the result that Roberts had an effort with the goalkeeper out of his place. This followed a mistake by McDonald, who recovered, however, and thus surprised Ferris. North End, who have taken five points out of the last possible six, were very lively, and McCall, with one hook-pull, showed the people present something of the art of centre half back play.  For a mid-week match it was a fine exhibition. Hart,for instance, had to give a comer rather than goal, and McDonald, again recovered by heading clear, after which Rawlings made a shot that Harland patted down, and Marquiss sent into him had hurt him on the thigh, free-kick being awarded against the tallest man on  the field. Marquiss came a second time, and got Harland just when the home goalkeeper had made a good catch from a header by Ferris, but Harland, after a succession of half-handles of an admittedly greasy ball, made an electric save from a first-time shot by McCall. The ball was swung in with the left foot, and it seemed a certain goal when Harland fell to his left-hand side and timed his punch to the identical second. This save aroused the crowd to enthusiasm, just as the crowd was aroused by the sensible way the Preston men swung the ball about and offered Rawlings in particular many chances. Parry and Livingstone were hurt somewhat, and Marquis was hurt in mind that he was just half a yard short with his long legs when receiving a comer kick. Preston looked far more dangerous than Everton and near goal they were deadly. Brown brought down the left half within a yard of the penalty box, and Harrison, with the free kick, found himself up against a wall of defence, some of whom had their backs to the ball. Harrison found the mud a hindrance, the result being that he lifted the ball nearly into the stand.
NORTH END ONE UP.
Right through the first half, Harland was a much busier man than Prout, the latter having a comfortable task in spite of Irvine heading clear. Near half-time Hart had to head back to present Rawlings scoring, and McBain and Brown tried to work a goal, but turned the ball outside. Marquiss had an empty goal to shoot at after Harland had half-fielded a ball from the left, and then, as before, the home goalkeeper came out to show his abnormal strength. McCall put in a surprise drive to the Lefthand side of the goal, and Harland, who was alongside Livingstone at the corner of the net, seemed to be having a chat, but sling up the situation, he just managed to get to the ball at the foot of the post and push it away. After Cock had rightly complained to the referee that he was given off-side when he was well on-side. Marquiss broke away on the left-hand side, and finished with a storming drive which entered the net far up on the right-hand side. He had thus recompensed for his blunder earlier no, and the oddity of the goal lay in the fact that he is an inside right, shot from inside left, and Rawlings crying out aloud for a pass because he was unmarked. Preston thus led 1-0 at half-time, and thoroughly deserved their lead. Half-time Everton 0 Preston N.E 1
THE EQUALISE!
It was a question whether he or Cock should take it. Eventually Irvine decided to take it, and when the ball went out slightly to the left Cork hit a perfect shot to beat Prout quite readily. Thus Cock had scored a goal in each of the last eight or nine matches. Everton were roused, and when Cock cannily chased round timed Hamilton he made a half opening for Troup and for Irvine that was within an ace of making the second goal in the second minute.

POINTS FROM POSTPONMED GAME
Burnley Express - Wednesday 06 February 1924
The Central League game between Burnley and Everton Reserves, which was originally arranged for Saturday, was played at turf Moor on Monday, Burnley winning by 1-0. Dawson appeared in goal, and a trial was given to a Mirfield player named Falck, who figured at outside-right. The teams were;- Burnley;- Dawson; Fulton, Evans; Emerson, Sims, Robinson; Flack, Freeman, Sullivan, O’Beirne, and Waterfield. Everton;- Fern; Raitt, Kerr; Rooney, Weller, Grenyer; Swindles, Miller, Wall, Williams, and Harland. Mr. H. Parkinson (Manchester) was the referee. The home side, with the wind behind them, had the better of the opening play, and Fern made good saves from O’Beirne and Sullivan, the former a little later being dangerous, wresting a corner. Then Everton had a turn, and Dawson only just managed to turn the ball round the post from a back pass. Burnley had the better of the play, and when Fern saved from Sullivan, Burnley claimed that the custodian was over the line. The referee was of a different opinion. At half-time there was a blank sheet. On resuming both custodians effected clever saves, Sims making a fine attempt. Burnley at length scored the only goal of the game, the ball being diverted into the net off Sullivan’s foot, following a centre which cannoned off Raitt. Dawson made a splendid save by tipping over the crossbar. Burnley won by 1-0.
TEAM FOR RETURN
The Burnley Reserve team against Everton Reserve, on Saturday, will be; Dawson; Fulton, Pedler; Watson, Sims, Robinson, Holt, Freeman, Sullivan, O’Beirne, and Waterfield. Holt is on trial from Leeds.

EVERTON 1 PRESTON NORTH END 1
February 7, 1924. The Daily Courier.
PRESTON PICK UP A POINT.
CLEVER DISPLAY AGAINST EVERTON.
By Jocke.
Preston North End, at Goodison Park yesterday, captured a very valuable point, but they have only themselves to blame that they did not get two. For fully two-thirds of the game they were the dominant side, and with better finishing touches would have decided the issue before the interval. Only in the last half-hour, after Everton had secured the equalising goal, did the homesters get the upper hand. As the play ran afterwards the visitors were in a sense lucky to escape defeat. Preston opened the game at a great pace, their open passing often having the home defence in a tangle, whilst their halves kept a tight grip on the Everton forwards, who were never allowed to get a straight shot at goal. The mainspring of the Preston attacks was almost invariably McCall, the veteran revelling in the heavy going, and the perfectly timed passes to Harrison and Rawlings kept the Everton defenders on tenterhooks. Harrison was the live wire of forward line, and from his centries both Roberts and Ferris had glorious openings. Everton were never really in the picture until a long shot from McBain caused Prout tom handle, whilst a minute later the home goal had a narrow escape, for Harland, coming out to clear a centre from Harrison, lost the ball, and Marquis was presented with a shot at an empty goal, but put high over the bar.
THE GOALS.
Harland later had to go full length to save a strong low drive from McCall, but the veteran had his reward a minute off the interval, for a beautiful forward pass by him to Marquis, saw the latter veer to the left and score with a drive from eighteen yards range. The Preston forwards opened the second half with dash; but the defence seemed inclined to be shaky, and a delayed clearance by Hamilton nearly cost his side dearly, for Chadwick almost got through. A quarter of an hour had gone before the equaliser came, and there appeared to me to be a slice of luck for the homesters in it, for it was only the ball rebounding off Hamilton's head that placed Cock onside. Still it was a good goal; for once the centre-forward gained possession he made no mistake with his final effort, which bore a marked resemblance to that of Marquis in the first half.
MIGHT OF McCALL.
Everton were the superior side for the remainder of the game, and only some stout defence, notably by Hamilton and McCall, saved the situation for Preston, in which they were not helped by the over-robust tactics of Yates. Once however, Marquis worked the ball through, and a pass to Roberts would have made an almost certain goal, but he preferred to shoot, and his effort lacked sting. On the display they gave, the position of Preston North End is bad to explain. Perhaps it is McCall who makes all the difference in the team, for the veteran and Harrison were the outstanding figures on the field. The forward line, as a whole is bag and clever, and with some "devil" in their shooting would take some stopping. Hamilton was a great back, and Prout impressed as a goalkeeper. As a line the Everton forwards until the last half-hour were never a happy combination, but Cock led them well. McBain and Hart were the better of the halves, and Livingstone of the backs, for neither Brown nor McDonald could cope with the Ferris Harrison combination. Harland could not be blamed for the shot that beat him. Teams: - Everton: - Harland, goal, McDonald and Livingstone, backs, Brown McBain and Hart (captain), half-backs, Parry, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards. Preston North End: - Pront, goal, Hamilton, and Yates backs, Mercer, McCall, and Crawford half-backs, Rawling, Marquis, Roberts, Ferris, and Harrison forwards.

BEES NOTES
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, February 7, 1924
Everton have chosen the same team that drew at home yesterday v. Preston for the return game. Manager Jim Lawrence tells me that North End will make no changes. Everton Res at home to Burnley Res, at three o’clock, on Saturday bring in Wilcox, a Prescot Tiger on trial; and Barton a local, who has been shaping well with the “A” team. Res team; Fern; Raitt, Kerr; Peacock, Reid, Virr; Wilcox, Wall, Williams, and Forbes.

EVERTON’S PRESTON VISIT
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, February 8, 1924
Bee’s Notes
LEAGUE FORM
Everton go to Preston with a cup win and a half-share from their only meeting with North End in league contest. What will happen? Dare I say? Certainly. Put down that brick, sir! Everton started to play against North End in the second half of the mid-week game, and then slowed us what they can do and what they have done- Brighton barred! The forwards have lately adopted an all-too-close and Dawson only just managed to turn the ball round the post from a bad pass. Burnley had the better of the play, and when Fern formation and the result has been the good defence of the opposing backs- that is axiomatic. Now, there can be no doubt that the half-back line has not been at its highest point in recent games, and that Chedgzoy’ absence has been felt- I say this although Parry is a sprightly mover, and in some respects has “studded” his game on the Chedgzoy principle. For my own part I am sure Preston have improved out of all recognition, and Everton have a chance to come to their brightest light again to-morrow. Confidence and experience will count for something with Parry and with Hart back in the half-back line. Everton should produce something like the form they showed at Middlesbrough- which would beat nine teams in ten. Whether they delay their best at Deepdale, or whether they choose again to hug the ball depends upon the players themselves. Everton; Harland; Livingstone, McDonald; Brown, McBain, Hart; Parry, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Preston North End; Prout; Hamilton, Yates; Mercer, McCall, Crawford; Rawlings, Marquis, Roberts, Ferris, Harrison.
EVERTON “A” TEAM
Everton A (v. Skelmersdale Mission, at Townsend lane; 3.0);- Stevenson; Davis, Cullee; Rooney, Tottey, McGrae, Sutton, Swindells, S. Houghton, H. Houghton, and McPherson.

Everton's Skipper.
Derby Daily Telegraph - Saturday 09 February 1924
Everton had to take the field at Brighton without their Hunter Hart, who is the skipper of the side. They also lost all heart after the interval.

MY FOOTBALL CAREER
Derby Daily Telegraph - Saturday 09 February 1924
TWO REFEREES A MATCH; ROUGH PLAY AND OTHER TOPICS.
 By JACK COCK.
Last week I had occasion to mention the subject of refereeing, and pointed out one common error made by officials. This has brought to my mind the suggestion recently made that two referees should have control of the game, one official being in charge of play in one half of the field, and the other official in the other half. It would surely be an innovation were it ever to be tried, and I am not at all certain that the idea is not worth taking up. Players to-day do not, in general, hold referees in high respect. There are exceptions, of course, just as there are to most general observations. I don't say players have contempt for referees, but I do know that many of us do not look matches controlled by officials whose i ulings have been queer in our earlier experiences of them. Whether better refereeing would come about were an official to confine himself to play in one half is a matter for practical demonstration. It is' easy to argue that such a method is bound to cut by half the responsibilities of one official; it is also easy to argue, also, that it is easier for one man to do half a job than for him to have the whole job his hands. Rather jumbled up, but sound logic all the same.
Yet here's the rab.
To have two referees to each match means that double the number of referees would be required. lam not at all sure that there are enough competent referees to go round now, so what would the refereeing be like were the League suddenly to decide to find twice the number. It would mean that another fifty officials, who have not been considered good enough for the League list, would have to be brought on to the scene. Thus, we might get .good refereeing in one half, and—well, not quite so good in the other. On the other hand, may that were the League to add to their list they would discover some rough diamonds amongst the latest refereeing talent of the country. Perhaps the advantages from such a discovery would far outweigh any dangers and dissatisfactions which the two-refereesa-match system would bring in. I don't think there would be any real danger in giving the idea a trial month, say, in the practice games before the season proper opens. is only on the field that one could come to any real valuation of the merits and demerits the proposal. The two-referees plan admits of the human failings and virtues of two men. That must always remembered. Thus, we might get a strong man in one half of the field, and a man who won't take a grip of the game in the other. Here I refer to game in which rough play and frayed tempers are seen. We thus run into another of football's many vexing problems. While we all regret it, there is no earthly use in blinking our eyes at the fact that there are players in the game who will stoop to unfair tactics to stop opponent. Most men who do this sort of thing simply advertise the fact that they have not the full amount of talent required to keep pace with the League standard. Football Complicated Enough.
 In other words, such players are incompetents. Some referees nave these players weighed up to a nicety, and they are seldom allowed to play their tricks for any length of time without finding that they are running the risk of being sent off the field. There are other referees who appear to have conscientious objection to speech-making, even if warning speech does consist of but half a dozen or so words. But it would be grotesque if we were to have a strong man in one half of the field and weakling in the other. The ankle-rapper would be like the man who is in and out of goal;  he would feel— not literally—the preventive walls of the strong referee when he was in his sphere of operations, and the joys of freedom and lawlessness when he passed the line into the other half. I 'don't know that any system which does not allow of absolute uniformity will good for football, and absolute uniformity in thinking can never be guaranteed where two referees are concerned. One man's outlook is not that of another. For instance, there are referees who will allow professional players to give healthy shoulder charges as freely as they would allow famous amateur players to indulge in this healthy recreation. But there are other officials who wag their fingers at this sort of thing and tell us not to be naughty boys. It would never do to have two such referees on one field, or we would have a plaver charging the wrong half, and then telling the referee that he forgot—he thought he was in the other half. I do not wish to look cynical, but all these things have to be remembered and considered. To mind, football is quite complicated enough. We want progress in the direction where simplicity lies. It might simplify the referee's task by giving him half a field to watch over instead of a whole one, but would it simplify things for the players, who have to make a study of referees just much as of their opponents, the rules of the game, playing conditions, etc. Don't think that referees are passed over players as not important enough to consider. Most referees have their good points and their weak points, and most players who have been any time in football, are well aware of these things. is part their job to know them. It is the same with some linesmen. Some of them are dead nuts wagging their flag if a ball touches the line! The rule says something else, but that doesn't matter. There are other linesmen, I am convinced, who wag their flag for "foul throws" simply because the half-back has not" happened to take the throw. What can done with such matters these? Players have given permission to ask referees for explanations on rulings given games, and they have to this politely. I have not seen many instances of players asking for such explanations. What js the use? The player cannot argue; is debarred from pointing out any mistake a referee may have made. ask, and may ridicule private as much likes, but gains nothing, nor can hope to have decision altered asking. Players are philosophic enough—unless they allow the heat of the moment to run away with their preconceived notions philosophy— see that question asking is use. When a player asks for an explauat'oii can bet your life it is be-, cause does' not with the decision, and not because does not understand. I haven't yet come across professional player who would advertise his lack of knowledge in public might delve after knowledge off the field—but not on.

FOR THE THIRD TIME.
February 9, 1924. The Daily Courier.
BLUES MEET PRESTON AND SHOULD WIN.
It was obvious that Everton were off song in their midweek match with Preston North End, but notwithstanding the absence of Sam Chedgzoy today, there is every prospect of an "away" victory at Deepdale. The second half at Goodison on Wednesday revealed the fact that the Blues were not lacking in the virility which wins matches, and a good start today will probably clinch the issue, if Everton do not allow a temporary advantage to affect their onlook on the ultimate result. They have done this several times this season, forgetting that a goal lead is by no means a safe margin. Parry again plays on the extreme right, and the Everton directors have great faith in his powers. His form on Wednesday certainly justified high hopes of his future and he is fortunate in getting another chance so soon. The Everton side is, therefore unchanged. Preston too are content to reply on the same eleven, Marquis being again tried at inside right to Rawlings. With the certainty of a great personal struggle for supremacy between Jack Cock and Joe McCabe –sufficient in itself to make an afternoon's enjoyment –there should be a big gate at Deepdale, where Everton are old and tried foes, and popular guests. The team travel from Exchange Station at 1-13 p.m.

EVERTON FOR EVER!
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, February 9, 1924
AN OLD BLUE TELLS OF THE DAYS THAT WERE
SOME MEMORABLE NAMES
WHEN EVERTON PITCHED AND TOSSED FROM GROUND TO GROUND
The Everton Club was formed in the year 1878, and the ground was at the base of John Houlding’s house, Arkles-lane end of Stanley Park. The members were Tom Evans (Midland Railway), Frank Brickell (Brettell-Bluecorrespondent) (Great Homer Wesleyan Schools), William Gibson, William Parry, Edwin Berry, Charles Lindsay, Jim Richards, T. Marriott, Frank Parry, W. Marriott, John Preston, W. Findley, Ben Hilton, Tom Scott, Fred Smith, Mike Higgins, and Jimmy Higgins. In the early ‘eighties we were told to leave the park, so we appointed a committee to find a ground. We played a few matches on Skirving’s Nursery, Mere-lane, Walton, behind Stirling’s monumental works. Later we asked the permission of the Anfield cricket Club to use their ground in Breckfield-road, now Darcy-road, and later, being told we would have to leave, asked our committee to approach the Park’s Committee. They were refused, and finally waited on Mr. John Houlding and asked him to procure us a ground, and on condition of payment back he secured the waste field in Oakfield-road. He also endeavoured to secure a piece of ground adjacent, but a rival brewer, Mr. Orrell, refused to sell. When we had secured the ground, all the members turned out at night to clear the bricks and stones, and procured saws and hatchets to hew the stumps of the old trees down. We had a hard struggle to get the ground into shape. Then we had to measure to put the sockets in the ground for the goalposts. In those days for each match the members had to turn up at the Sandon Hotel to carry the uprights and crossbar to the ground, and oft-times, if we were unlucky to lose, we were hustled and mauled on the way to the dressing-room by a jeering crowd. The admission was three-pence.  We settled down and appointed a secretary, Mr. William Barclay, headmaster of Everton-terrace Industrial School, who, with the assistance of Frank Brettell, arranged suitable matches for the ground. I must tell you at this time the usual time for the young men to leave their work on Saturday was four o’clock, and it was a difficult job to get a team together. We had one or two following trades, such as engineers, painters, &c., I myself only being able to play every alternate Saturday, and also we could not always rely on Charley Lindsay, our goalkeeper, getting away. About this time we secured Charles Joliffe from the St. Benedict’s Club, and he, being a painter was able to get off. Later, on a visit to Wrexham, Mr. Brettell and Mr. Parkley brought a young man to keep goal named Trainor, but, being a “failure” he was let go, and afterwards proved the smartest goalkeeper in England. We also tried a champion hand ball player, named O. Mee, but he was of little use. If I am not mistaken, we tried Trainor against the Turton Club. Our team was Trainor; W. Parry., W. Marriott; F. Corey, Mike Higgins, Jim Richards, R. Gurley, J. Preston, W. Gibson, Fred Shiels, W. Findley, and they were beaten by 6-1. Afterwards we were successful in securing R. Smalley and such players from the St. Benedict Club; John Whittle, Walter Richards, Arthur Brown, G. Fleming, William Briscoe, W.H. Jones, E. Jones, John Patterson, Alf Gilder, from Walton Breck club; George Houldsworth, W. Barlow, Kirkdale Club; and W. Orr.. I almost missed one of the best we had J. McGill, who was a useful member in our Stanley Park days. In the year 1884 we secured one of the finest backs in Lancashire from Bolton Wanderers George Dobson, who is now employed at the municipal offices. He played alongside the late Tom Marriott. We also secured from the Stanley Club, one of our rivals, Alexander Dick, late of Kilmarnock; Frank Sugg from Burnley for goal. In 1885 the club was penalised for professionalism, and the ground suspended. Afterwards players were secured in F. Geary, (Notts County), George Farmer (Oswestry), Rosbe (Oswestry), J. Weir (Bootle), Izzett (Bootle), Goudie (Scotland), Jobey Wilding (Wrexham and Bootle), Archie Goodall (Stanley Club), W. Brown (Stanley club), Joe Davis, Tommy Costley, Alf Milward, Edgar Chadwick, J. Chadwick, John Holt, and Walter Campbell. Always being a rival of the Bootle Club we were ever out to secure their players, though of course the club was up against something with such secretaries as the late Harry heard, also the late W. Roche, and of the Stanley Club, Bob Beckett. In the early days such men as Mr. W. R. Clayton was secretary to a junior club- Crescent Athletic which played in Sheil Park, and Mr. J. McKenna was Battery-Sergeant, 4th L.A Volunteers Football Club. I should like to say that one of the oldest servants of Everton Football Club is now in the employ of Dr. Baxter, Robson-street, as surgery attendant the treasurer Mr. Jackson, being once of Mawdesley and Company. In the early days of professionalism in the Everton Club, other amateurs declined to dress with the professionals, such as John Cameron (Queens Park, Glasgow), Earp (afterwards Sheffield Wednesday), and Shaw (Sheffield Club). They used to come to the ground in a hansom cab from the hotel where they were staving just in time for the start. Earp was a grain clerk in Liverpool. The wages ranged from £1 to £1 5s and £1 10s per week, and some players were engaged in the brewery at various jobs. I myself played a trial match with the Ardwick Club and was offered £1 5s per week and a job in a cotton mill, but I refused to become a professional. I think I have told you all, and can vouch for it. With kind regards and good luck. LITTLE BILLY (Of Stanley Park).

NEWS OF GERORGE WILSON, EX-EVERTON
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, February 9, 1924
Bee’s Notes
TWICE ORDERED OFF THE FIELDS OF VANCOUVER
“Was just reading in your notes of “Football Echo,” December 15, remarks re “Smiler’Wilson (writes “Vancouver Red” from B.C.). I thought would interest some of your readers to know that ‘Smiler’ is playing in the outside left position for St. Andrew’s A.F.C here – one of our best amateur teams and, as yet, unbeaten this season. ‘Geordie’ has unfortunately run ‘foul’ of the referee on two occasions, resulting in marching orders twice. Both offences were for too strenuously arguing with the official in charge. However, the head that be dealt very leniently in both cases. If I remember rightly, the last time I saw Wilson was the year Everton were beaten by Sheffield Wednesday in the final, although he was omitted from the team on that occasion.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, February 9, 1924
By Louis T. Kelly

• However badly the Toffees played Brighton must be a pretty good side to rub it in so thick.
• It was nearly a tragedy that for such an important match Everton should be denied the services of Captain Hart
• And a tragedy entirely that their sub-captain, Chedgzoy, should be chosen when not fully recovered from a nasty hurt received at Middlesbrough.
• Talk about bad luck; but what could have exceeded having your leader and second in command as the unfortunate pair right on the eve of a severe away cup-tie encounter?
• Chedgzoy’s case recalled that of Fryer, the Derby County keeper, who was chosen in a Cup final, and quickly broke down, the sequel being a record win for the men of Bury.
• There was a case, too, we fancy, when in the long ago Everton made the mistake of playing Jack Bell in a Cup-tie when the famous Scottish winger was not quite up to concert pitch, with results disastrous to the Toffees.
• However, it’s all in the game, and certainly easier to be wise after than before most events.
• Everton did well to score twice under the circumstances, whilst the side to get five against them surely deserves to win. We thought Preston a wonderfully improved side on Wednesday-the only man who failed really to impress being Yates at left back.

EVERTON’S FURTHER TEST
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, February 9, 1924
THIRD MEETING WITH NORTH END
DEEPDALE ENTHUSIASM
F.E.H. REPORTS ON A FIGHT AGAINST RELEGATION
Everton; Harland; Livingstone, McDonald; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Parry, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Preston North End; Prout; Hamilton, yates; Mercer, McCall, Crawford; Rawlings, Marquis, Roberts, Ferris, Harrison. Referee;- Mr. E. Pinkston. Preston and Everton met to-day at Deepdale, this being their third meeting in a month. North End are making a bonny fight against relegation, and they fancied their chances to-day, after the draw they made on Wednesday at Walton. The weather conditions at Preston this afternoon were just about as dull, dismal, and dressing as the heart of man could imagine; and although the return match was fought with more than usual interest, it was not surprising to find a small attendance just before the kick-off. The ground although sanded was distinctly on the heavy side and it promised to plough up before the game had been in progress very long. Both clubs fielded the same team as appeared at Goodison Park on Wednesday,  the only change was the referee, Mr. E. Pinkston, taking the place of the official who controlled the Wednesday game. The attendance increased rapidly just as the players appeared, this influx being due, no doubt, to the cheerless drizzle having creased. Everton started, and the Preston forwards at once made ground on the left, where Harrison sent in a likely centre that was successfully countered.
STRAINING AT A CLEARANCE
Everton at once replied on the right, where Parry and Irvine made ground, and the latter forced a corner, which was well negotiated by Hamilton. After a second breakaway on the home left, the visitors’ right wing were again busy, and Irvine sent in another volley which Hamilton cleared at the cost of physical disability. The opening stages of the game had proved fast and exciting enough to intrigue the attention of the crowd, but both teams now settled down to well-ordered footwork. McBain opened up a promising movement which found Cock just too late, and a moment later McCall, showing all his old genius, put the ball up with judgment and Roberts sent in a tremendous drive which Harland fielded well. Subsequently the Preston centre forward tried again, but this time the effort lacked accuracy of direction. Everton were not slow to take up the challenge, and a brilliant solo run by Troup terminated in the little man skimming the crossbar with a real beauty. Midfield work occupied the attention of the opponents for some little time, and there was a temporary delay through Ferris being injured in collision. The North Enders were a little more persistent in their attacks than the Evertonians, and a nice shot from Rawlings gave Harland some considerable trouble. Everton replied with a clever movement on the part of the inside men, and Cock was unlucky in failing to find the net.
McCALL THE DISORGANISED
Further efforts by the visitors were spoiled by the successful breaking-up abilities of McCall, who frequently threw them into a state of complete disorganisation. Nevertheless they kept pegging away strenuously, and following upon a beautiful rising centre from Troup, Irvine sent wide. A lull in the proceedings was followed by McCall footing the ball out to Harrison, and the ex-Evertonian was closing in dangerously when McDonald intervened. Parry next moved along the wing, and he left Yates standing when he gave the leather to Irvine, but the latter’s drive was just inches wide of the mark. A period of long kicking led to nothing and Everton were the first to resume more orthodox methods. Cock, who for once in a way was not offside, moved along very smartly and passed out to Parry, but the latter overran the ball. Irvine tried to make amends with another drive, which went awry, and the next item was a break-away on the home right. The ball was put back to Mercer, who in turn passed to Ferris, the latter missing the mark by a mere matter of inches.
INADEQUATE COMBINATION
Once more the Evertonians took the bit between their teeth, and Troup looked like drawing first blood when Crawford deflected the ball right on the goal line. With ten minutes to go before the interval both sides put forth renewed exertions, but there was still something lacking in combination. The Evertonians were now enjoying most of the pressure, and a magnificent shot by Chadwick was equally well saved by the Preston keeper at the cost of a corner. This was safely negotiated, but the visitors were quick to return to the attack.
McCALL AGAIN IN THE BREACH
Cock and Troup had got the home defence guessing, when McCall came to the rescue. Just before half-time Parry got possession and ran through the field with wonderful skill, finding himself hampered by Yates, he gave the leather to Cock, but the latter was anticipated by Prout. A few seconds later Cock got clean between the Preston backs, and he was six yards from the goal when he put wide. In two other instances the Everton attack failed at the critical moment, and after good work by Troup, Chadwick was ruled offside just as he was about to shoot. Then Marquiss had two shots at close range, but missed them both, much to the disappointment of the crowd.
Half-time; Preston 0, Everton 0.
EVERTON WIN 1-0
COCK SCORES; FINE PLAY BY McCALL
GOOD GAME IN BAD WEATHER
SCOTTISH PLAYER SIGNS FOR NORTH END
I learn that the Preston North-end to-day signed, on a professional form, James Morrison, the left full back of DunepallJuniors, a Glasgow League club. This player was strongly recommended to Manager James Lawrence during his recent visit to Scotland, and will be introduced into the Central League club. He is twenty-one years old, five feet ten, and eleven stone nine. All things considered, the first forty-five had served up some rather good football of the robust, strenuous order. One was pleased to note a most distinct and capital improvement in the work of Everton full backs, and if the forwards did not finish as well as they might have done they were occasionally very nippy. Everton were the first to advance, but Chadwick shot very wildly, and he repeated this performance a few moments later when well placed. At the other end Preston were aggressive, and Roberts had a clear opening when he completely mulled the chance.
EVERTON’S FIERCE ATTACK
Parry quite electrified the assembly with a dash down the wing, and he swung the ball across in proper fashion, but Cock and Chadwick failed to lam the argument home. Still the Everton players preserved, and following some neat work Cock looked all over a scorer, when Prout beat him for possession. Later on the North End forwards came away with a terrific spurt, and owing to what looked like a misunderstanding between the Everton defenders Ferris gave Harland a very warm handful. The custodian, however, cleared cleverly, and when Harrison tried his fortune with a long shot and an admirable square pass, he had the discomfortable to see both efforts go wrong. At the third attempt, Harrison was equally unlucky, for a header from Marquiss from his centre was smartly saved. There was a further rally on the part of the visitors, and Cock, getting off on line own account, “drew a bow at a venture “from long range, but the custodian turned it down with surprising skill.
COCK SCORES THE ONLY GOAL
Ten minutes from the finish Harland was rather badly hurt, but he recovered, and Parry, getting away, put the ball to Irvine, and he gave it back again to Parry, and the latter enabled Cock to score at close range. Final; Preston 0, Everton 1.

EVERTON v. SKELMERSDALE MISSION
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, March 9, 1924
At Townsend-lane. The home team made play on the left, but Macpherson sent wide. After half-an-hour Hilton opened the scoring for the visitors. Half-time; Everton “A” 0, Skelmersdale Mission 1.

EVERTON RES v.  BURNLEY RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, February 9, 1924
CENTRAL ELAGUE
At Goodison Park. For this return fixture Everton, owing to first team calls, were compelled to play a third team right wing. The opening play was sensational. Forbes sent in a beautiful centre, which Wall received and shot strongly. Dawson bringing off a marvellous save under difficult conditions. After this escape Burnley advanced on the left, and Raitt intercepted a movement between Waterfield and O’Bierne. Another advance by Everton saw Wilcox place a centre to Wall, who again sent in a strong drive which Dawson ably dealt with. At one period of the game Burnley looked very dangerous, and Mullhall and Freeman were at close quarters when Kerr with a second attempt just managed to take the ball from Sullivan’s toes. The Everton forwards were very persistent in shooting at close range but found Dawson in good form. A foul against Burnley resulted in Peacock shooting high over the bar. Everton were certainly enjoying the bulk of the play, and Dawson was called upon to save from Williams. Then a run on the Burnley left ended in Waterfield sending in a shot which Fern just tipped over the bar. From the resulting corner kick Fern again had to clear from O’Bierne. Keeping up the pressure, Forbes led a strong attack on the left and centred from the line, which Wall received and opened the score for Everton.
Half-time; Everton res 1, Burnley Res 0
Play in the second half was fairly even, and both keepers were kept busy. Wall scored the second for Everton twenty minutes from the finish. Three-quarters time;- Everton Res 2, Burnley Res 0.

PRESTON NORTH END 0 EVERTON 1
February 11 1924. The Daily Courier.
A LATE GOAL BUT A GOOD ONE.
GIVES EVERTON TWO POINTS AT DEEPDALE.
By Adams.
The fact that Everton beat Preston North End at Deepdale by a goal is not so remarkable as that it took them 85 minutes to get it. Only continual bad finishing by the Blues' front rank, and some remarkable saves by Prout kept the margin between the teams to what it was. The day was damp, drizzly, and depressing, but the game was bright enough all through, and there was a refreshing absence of foul tactics. For the first fifteen minutes there was little in it, although McCall was showing masterly activity in checking Irvine and setting his own forwards away. Harland had to be spry to save a couple from Roberts, but he had an easier time afterwards when Ferris was hurt and became more or less a passenger.
OFFSIDE.
Frequently Everton's forward moves were frustrated by the exploitation of the one back formation, and it was both irritating and amusing to see Cock being given offside while walking leisurely back towards his own goal when a yard or two away from the ball. However, both Parry and Troup managed to get across some fine centres, and on one occasion Chadwick took a first time left foot pot at goal, which Prout only just managed to tip over. On another, Crawford saved a Troup "special" by kicking off the goal-line with the goalkeeper beaten. Still, Preston had their moments, and no injustice was done with a blank score sheet at half-time. The main feature of the second half was the goal by which Everton won, and it was a really fine bit of combination which led up to it, for inter-passing between Irvine and Parry was so rapid that the defence was drawn to stop the winger. He, however, went on to beat Yates, and put across a perfect ball to Cock, who, unmarked, headed it past Prout. This was five minutes before the end, but it had been obvious for some time previously that Preston were not lasting so well as their opponents. McCall, who had been brilliant up to the interval, fell away considerably, with the results that the Preston fabric of defence and offence became shaky.
PRAISE.
Prout played a fine game for his side, and so did Hamilton, but the North End wing halves were not nearly fast or clever enough. Harrison was the best Preston forward, but there are obvious possibilities of development in the hefty Marquis. It is a pleasure to be able to extend wholehearted congratulations to the Everton backs, who gave their best display of the season. They were the outstanding figure on the side. The halves, as usual, were consistently excellent, and of the forwards Parry took the eye with his speed and accurate crosses. With a little more experience this lad will be an acquisition. Cock, who has abandoned his attitude of apparent nonchalance, bucked in whole-heartedly, and kept the defence on pins and needles. Chadwick shot with power, but no luck, and Irvine and Troup were as enthusiastic as ever. Teams : - Preston North End: - Prout, goal, Hamilton, and Yates, backs, Mercer, McCall, and Crawford, half-backs, Rawling, Marquis, Roberts, Ferris, and Harrison forwards. Everton: - Harland, goal, McDonald and Livingstone. Backs, Brown McBain, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Parry Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 2 BURNLEY RESERVES 0
February 11 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
For this return fixture Everton introduced a new right wing in Barton and Wilcox, the former from the "A" ream and the latter from Prescot, and they blended well, as all through the game the chief danger came from this wing. The home forwards, particularly in the first half, were a quick and virile combination, full of strategy and speed, and very deadly when near the goal, but found Dawson, the Burnley keeper very hard to beat. Waterfield on the extreme right, was the visitors' most dangerous forward and Fern saved two strong shots from Sullivan and O'Beline. About fifteen minutes before the interval Wall converted a centre from Wilcox. After the interval the play of Burnley much improved, the game being more open and both keepers being fully tested. From a free kick close in Peacock just skimmed the bar. Then Dawson made a clever save from Williams. At the other end, Fern was fortunate in saving at the second attempt a shot from Freeman. Ten minutes from the finish Wall scored a second, and Everton ran out well-deserved winners.

EVERTON "A" 4 SKELMERSDALE MISSION 2.
February 11, 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
LIVERPOOL COUNTY COMBINATION.
Although being down at the interval by 2-0. Everton turned the deflict into a 4-2 victory. The home team gave a trial to a couple of "locals" who made good. The first half lacked vim, neither side showing to any advantage although the visitors managed to score a couple of goals, through Hilton and Abrams. Tolley made a good effort to reduce the lead, his shot striking the crossbar. In the second half the home team monopolised the play, and four goals were soon scored through the brothers Houghton.

REBUFF TO HOPE
The Athletic News- Monday, February 11, 1924
PRESTON IN PATCHES AND EVERTON IN HARMONY
A BELATED POINT
PRESTON NORTH END 0 EVERTON 1
By Impressionists
Just as a new hope was gleaming on Preston North End’s dark horizon a cloud came to obscure it in the shape of a defeat at home by Everton, a goal scored five minutes from the end deciding the issue in favour of the side who, after all, were the more complete footballers. This was a game of sharp contrasts. Preston North End opened with a spirit that plainly showed a renewed confidence in themselves. They were full of life and speed, and there was a hint of practical finishing capacity in a shot by Roberts which Harland was alert in capturing. Subsequently the centre-forward failed to find the true line from positions that demanded less than his opening effort. Still there was the will to drive the ball at the Everton goal, if the execution left an aching void. It may be added that North End’s forwards demonstrated more finality than there was in the Everton ranks. True that is not a great compliment. North End left plenty of room for criticism of their actions in front of goal, but Everton did not possess a marksman. Yet they made a great transformation in this game. A great defence having played a notable part in damping Preston’s early eagerness, the half-backs gradually took command, with the sequel that the forwards came into the picture as a far more sustained, concerted, and resourceful division than that of the home side. This was the vital difference between the teams. If Everton had possessed a Roberts in their attack the result would never been in suspense so long. Individual craft was mixed with sweeping transfers to the wing extreme. The weakness in Preston’s combination was thereby shown in sharp relief. They were not good in acceptance of position, nor calculating enough to hold the ball and bestow it correctly. A little fact was lacking. Generally it was a case of progress by impulse. Speed and dash were not sufficient against the master craftsman in Everton’s intermediate line.
WHEN PRESTON WERE BEST
So Everton were the superior team In the first half, and decidedly so in the second, though herein was a phase when North End produced as good and as convincing a class of football as was seen in the match. They were foiled by Harland and two backs, but they also bewildered themselves when a goal should have matured. The influence of Newcastle United was to be traced in the play of the Preston backs. They inferred that the offside law was created to be made use of. The Everton forward is were certainly victimised, or, shall say, contributory factors to the success of the rival tactics. Nevertheless, Irvine showed how these defensive measures could be exploited, in all save that he did not score after adroitly leaving all opposition. Cock also found himself before the posts, but allowed Prout to advance and beat him. In another instance—-the goalkeeper this time not having a chance of challenging him—Cock drove over. Troup ought to have found the net with a tactful tap instead of a furious lunge. But he did look a scorer when Prout was well out of reach of his shot. Crawford, however, coolly took the ball from the line and out of danger. Rarely did such openings come Preston’s way, for the reasons I have told. Still Roberts, Marquis, and Rawlings at the shortest range entangled themselves when the easier way was to deflect the ball past Harland. The best of the North End came an arresting change from their being outclassed to a degree, the Everton rear lines brushing their forwards aside with a subtle simplicity. But when the Preston left wing developed, the attack became a surging force, complete, too, in fine shots by Marquis and Ferris, and a headed ball by Roberts at close quarters. But this was where Harland, for the most part idle, rose to the occasion. THE VITAL SCRATCH
Eventually Cock, who again had run through the Preston ranks to fail dismally, made amends, a splendid movement was rounded off by Parry’s centre, and COCK rose to head perfectly past Prout. This goal confirmed the merits of Everton. But I have seen less able teams than Preston North End. On this form they should escape their menacing fate. Some balance is needed in the attack, and from present evidence it would best be realised with initiative on the right wing, Prout, quite a boy, impressed me as a goalkeeper. He was both calm and courageous, and so long as his methods are understood, the idea, after fielding the ball, of throwing it to a colleague has manifest advantages as against the long kick to the field at large. The defence was more reliable than I have found as a rule. Hamilton was inclined to invite individual bouts with Troup—the resumption of an old rivalry no doubt—and not always to the best interests of his side. His tackling, however, was sound and his kicking finished and discreet. Yates was of the hard inflexible type. The half-backs were good, and all over the best part the team. The wise McCall made those insidious ground passes, but was more faulty in direction than usual. He had to give way to pace; hence the frequency with which Cock drew clear. Crawford was the best, with quick anticipation to intrude. He could draw the opposition and provide for those in front. Mercer also alive and industrious. Rawlings was never master of the ball and did not get it across with anything like the regularity he should have done. This did not place Marquis in a favourable light, but it was shown that, if somewhat stilted in style. Marquis could manoeuvre and adeptly distribute. Ferris was distinguished in patches. Harrison, when he did get the scope, proved himself as able and menacing a forward as Roberts, a fine centre-forward who has to bear too heavy a burden.
EVERTON’S GOOD BACK PLAY
The Everton back play was particularly good. McDonald and Livingstone covered each other admirably. The former was only dimmed by the outstanding genius of his partner, who carried off the individual honours of the match. A cultured, astute personality was Livingstone, who eclipsed the foe with a flick of the foot and placed the ball beautifully. On the other hand, in an emergency, Livingstone could be decisive in tackling and removing the ball from danger. Brown, McBain, and Hart again were on a high level. In the centre McBain was quietly effective. Hart excelled rather more than his colleagues. The case and skill with which he eclipsed the Preston right put him in individual relief. Cock was a successful centre forward to a degree. He did everything well except finish. Parry, on the right, did not respond. He attempted short inside passes, which usually went wrong. Irvine, clever enough, and Parry did not strike a partnership, but Chadwick and Troup had a capital understanding. Troup was one of the best forwards. Chadwick floundered a good deal, and his shooting was feeble inasmuch as the value of its power was entirely lost in the utter lack of direction. Preston North End.—Prout; Hamilton, Yates; Mercer, McCall, Crawford; Rawlings, Marquiss, Roberts, Ferris, and Harrison. Everton.—Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Parry, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Referee E. Pinckston, Birmingham.

NORTH END’S SET-BACK
The Lancashire Daily Post- Monday, February 11, 1924
EVERTON’S GREATER SKILL TELLS
By “Perseus”
After gaining all but two of their previous ten points and thus getting clear of the two bottom places, North End got a rebuff on Saturday when a side who have furnished them with very valuable points in the past year or two beat them in a hard game which had as many moods as an April day. It was a match, in fact, that is not easy to get into proper perspective. North End might have been beaten more heavily if Everton could have shot at all, and yet, on the other hand, they might just have easily have drawn, and even won. There were periods of poor, purposeless football; yet some of the passages were full of fire and skill, and thrills were not wanting. For a greater part of the time North End were overplayed; yet they had one spell of dominance which almost enabled them to turn the balance of the match before Everton’s goal came too late to be pulled back. But he would not have much of an eye for the finer points of the game or for those things which build up a side’s successful policy and power who denied that Everton’s football was cast in a higher mould than that of North End. What the home side achieved cost them a far greater expenditure of effort, simply because they were covering the same ground two or three times where once should have sufficed. The team, too, lacked balance. On the one hand Everton moved more quickly both to and on the ball; worked it more cleverly, and operated on a more evenly supported system. There was not a man on the side who did not pull his weight. No so much could be said for the North end eleven. The willingness was there, but the necessary skill was missing.
FORWARD FAILURE
A close analysis of the game drives one to the conclusion that the football of the home side broke down badly in attack, that is in an estimate of the forwards’ part in a consistent, calculating, well distributed scheme of working. It was the old story of men unable to manipulate a ball quickly and craftily. They took too long over their moves, especially as too often they were playing with their backs to the goal they were attacking, and as the ball was seldom held for any appreciable time the hard-working half-backs had too much labour and responsibility thrust upon them. Under such circumstances the machinery was bound to tumble to pieces, which is precisely what it did in the middle of the match, all semblance of form being lost. The wonder is that the side were able to pull themselves together as they did in the last half-hour. The moral of it is that the incapacity of the men in front to hold the ball and arrive at any thoughtful system is a fatal handicap against a side who are sufficiently well constructed to get their results without distressing themselves. Even when North End gout out of their difficulties there was too frequently the note of sheer desperation in it. This may seem cold criticism where the issue was so delicately poised, but it is true, and while the fate of the club still hangs in the balance this necessity for greater ball command and resource in attack has to be insisted upon. The half-backs had far too much running about to do, and too much defending on the retreat. I felt sorry for them, for all played excellently. The backs, too, in spite of occasional weaknesses in clearing and faulty positional play, got through a lot of fine work under stress, and Prout again did himself such supreme justice under the bar by his coolness and judgement that it was rather rough on him that he should have been beaten. Everton have a very workmanlike and artistic side in the open, especially when the defence behaves itself as it did in this match- its highest expression of the season- and they owe much to the constructive work and almost acrobatic skill of McBain, who is a very fine player. It was not North End’s day, especially with Ferris crocked in the first half, and it is fortunate that other events have minimised the effect of their failure.

CENTRAL LEAGUE
Athletic News- Monday, February 11, 1924
Everton reversed the mid-week result against Burnley and deservedly won by two clear goals. Both points were scored by Wall, one in each half. O’Beirne was the marksman of the Burnley side, for he gave Fern several difficult shots to deal with. In addition to Wilcock, Everton were well served by peacock and Wall. For Burnley none did better than their left wing, O’Beirne and Waterfield.

EVERTON’S WIN
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, February 11, 1924
By F.E.H
Everton’s victory at Deepdale, on Saturday, reminded me of the rather thread-bare platitude. “it’s never too late to mend.” Certainly the delay of another five minutes would have lost them a point-and perhaps two. As it was, they verified the Shakespearean dictum that “All’s well the ends well.” Speaking generally their performance was a crisp and exhilarating one, showing, at times, some of the sparkle and clever footwork of other days. Especially pleasurable was it to note the really wonderful improvement in the full-back play of Livingstone and McDonald, who without exaggeration, may be said to have dominated the game. The first-named was in particularly happy mood, and he was cordially congratulated at the close of the contest. Although the gathering was sparse at the opening the crowd rolled p merrily after three o’clock, and they saw a vigorous if not over scientific encounter on a well-sanded but somewhat slippery playing patch. North End were the first to set the pace, and I thought Roberts and Ferris were both sure of scoring in the early stages, but they were thrown off the scent at the critical moment. When Everton settled down they did many pretty but ineffectual things, the three inside men all smiling but to deceive. And so it came about that the interval disclosed a clean sheet. In the second period Everton were distinctly the better side, and after Chadwick and Irvine had both missed chances, Parry paved the way to Cock beating Prout with a header at close range. It was quite a good goal, and a due reward for the persistent activity and aggressiveness of the Everton centre. Interest of course, was centred in Parry, who deputised for Chedgzoy. He showed speed and determination, and has the satisfaction of knowing that he paved the way for the goal that counted. The halves were all good, and the other line of defence, as I have said, could not have been better. In the North end ranks Hamilton cur a conspicuous figure; McCall did enormous work, but the forwards were ragged in their general movements.

BURNLEY RESERVE BEATEN
Burnley News - Wednesday 13 February 1924
Everton Res reversed the mid-week result against Burnley res in the match at Goodison on Saturday, and deservedly won by two clear goals. Both points were scored by Wall, one in each half. O’Beirne was the marksman of the Burnley side, for he gave Fern several difficult shots to deal with. In addition to Wilcock, Everton were sell served by Peacock and Wall. For Burnley none did better than their left wing, O’Beirne and Waterfield. Everton played a third team right wing. The Everton forwards were very persistent in shooting at close range, but found Dawson in good form. A run on the Burnley left ended in Waterfield sending in a shot which Fern just tipped over the bar. From the resultant corner kick Fern had to clear from O’Beirne. Burnley kept up the pressure. Forbes led a strong attack on the left and centred from the line. Wall received and opened the score for Everton. Half-time; Everton Res 1 Burnley Res 0.
Play in the second half was fairly even, both keepers being kept busy. Wall scored a second goal for Everton 20 minutes from the finish. Result; Everton Res 2, Burnley Res 0
The Burnley team was; Dawson; Fulton, Evans; Watson, Emerson, Robinson; Mulhall, Freeman, Sullivan, O’Beirne, Waterfield.

TABLES TURNED IN TOFFEELAND
Burnley Express - Wednesday 13 February 1924
On Saturday Burnley Reserve opposed Everton Reserve in the return Central League game at Goodison Park. The Toffeeites turned the tables on the visitors by 2-0, one scored in each half. The Burnley team was;- Dawson; Fulton, Evans; Watson, Emerson, Robinson; Mulhall, Freeman, Sullivan, O’Beirne, and Waterfield. The home side who had the better of the play, deserved their success. At the interval Everton led by 1-0. Wall scored both the goals. O’Beirne was the best marksman on the Burnley side and the left wing was the better wing.

EVERTON v.  CHELSEA
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, February 13, 1924
Bee’s Notes
For the match with Chelsea at Goodison Park on Saturday Everton are making two changes from the side which won at Preston last week. Chedgzoy returns to the side in place of Parry, while Reid comes in for McBain, who is playing for Scotland against Wales. The team will be; Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, Reid, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick and Troup.

CHELSEA VISIT GOODISON GROUND
Liverpool Echo - Friday 15 February 1924
Bee’s Notes B. Howard Baker was asked to play for Chelsea this week at the Everton ground, but he had already fixed up to play for the Corinthians against the Navy, and is sticking to that. Everton with their outside right back to the land will be all the better placed for victory, and as Chelsea are yearning for a victory to save them from relegation, they are sure to put a great deal of energy into their work. Andy Wilson is not to be present owing to the attack of ‘flu that keeps him from international and League games, and Whitton takes his place. Remembering how well Chelsea played-save in front of goal- at Anfield about Christmas time, we can expect to see not only a hard game but a very interesting one. Davie Reid takes Neil McBain’s place, as the Scotsman goes to the international contest and Parry retires for Chedgzoy. The former is a live wire and, with experience can develop his game quite a lot. I expect a big crowd at Goodison to see the following team line-up;- Everton; Harland; Livingstone, McDonald; Brown, D. Reid, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Chelsea; Hampton; Smith, Harrow; Priestley, Wilding, Meehan; Castle, Armstrong, Whitton, Miller, Ferguson.

MY FOOTBALL CAREER
Derby Daily Telegraph - Saturday 16 February 1924
A TALK ON WAGES, THE BONUS, AND PAYMENT FOR TALENT.
By JACK COCK.
 I once heard a football enthusiast declare that it didn't matter tuppence what professional footballers were paid so long football went on. That remark must be my excuse for touching upon subject which, I daresay, many people consider is purely a matter business for the players themselves to look after. Let say right away that I cannot agree with this point of view. Footballers are often threatened with reduced wages, and have suffered such reductions, but we never went on strike, so that when I point to strikes to prove my contention I don't want anyone to run away with the idea that i am inferring anything. Far from it. But does the football fan declare thai, the wages of any worker are concern of his so long as the work goes on? If there is a big striko in the land then everybody is affected, which shows that everybody is concerned in the well-being of any trade or profession. The same argument applies precisely to footballers. If they have a grievance, then tho public, which supports football, ought to know all the ins and outs of the case. This article is just general talk on the conditions under which footballers play. For the most part, players accepted the last wage reduction without a grumble, but that does not say that we are all satisfied. Ido not think the ideal payment for players will ever be achieved until the clubs embrace the idea of payment according to talent. I have often heard that this idea is impracticable, that cannot done, and that it never will come about. I don't agree with any of these things. Football, so far I know, is the only profession where the cleverest men to accept the same reward as their less talented brothers. This comes about through their being ruled a maximum wage rule. It doesn't strike one as lair. There have been players who have done so well that in their first season they have won International honours, which proves that they are exceptionally talented. Now doesn't it? Yet there have been cases where such players have been receiving the first season maximum, which is per week less than the maximum. Where is the reasonableness of such plan? professionals claim that it is possible to remove the maximum wage altogether and allow clnbs to pay their players according to their value and talent. I don't say that unlimited wages should allowed, for that would open door through which would rush scandals and other things we do not want. I won't mention any names; comrarisons are always said to odious. But surely the regular football enthusiast can point to players in every club team who are talented above their colleagues, and whoso worth to the side must be and is much more than their fellows. The names will jump up before every close student of the game. Under present all these players can only aspire to a maximum wage of £8 per week. When they reach that they have nothing left strive for, and I beg to suggest that this all wrong. One of the moving forces in world is that constant striving for something better. Once that is removed and this jolly old world comes to standstill. Footballers have come to that pass, and while I am the last to say that players do not always strive give their best, I do say that, with payment according to talent, there would be opened an avenue up which the game would advance to higher standard.
For Example.
Just take, for an example, the bonus and the effect this has had. Though some people deny I say quite frankly that my experience has been that players will adopt and ready methods to gain the bonus —the £2 for a win and £1 for draw has been an additional incentive to players and some of them have not cared how they have gained their Now that is the wrong- sort of an incentive. Players who are habitually rough in their play wouldn't have a chance of receiving higher pay tinder the payment taunt scheme. Their clubs would know their real value, and their pay would be in ratio. The rough player would have "nothing to gain and everything to lose. That is why I would abolish the bonus, and failing by talent scheme being adopted, I would add the bonus to the regular wages, and so raise the limit. By doing- this I have no hesitation in saving that the game would made lot, cleaner. You will never make football absolutely devoid and hard knocks., it isn't a drawing-room game.
Is sport which for a lot of give and take, is a game in which man is carried away by the sheer excitement it all, and it a game which the man who cannot stand a lot hard knocks had better pack up and embrace another calling. No one wants football to a namby-pamby sort of sport, with players wrapped cotton wool, but all of us—players, officials, and spectators—ought to strive to cleanse the game of all elements which are not sporting. The habitually rough player not wanted. Thank goodness, they are few and far between, rather than common as some people would have us believe. But it is our duty to get rid of this class, and the sooner the better. The responsibility largely lies with clubs who employ the men; they must know the characters of the men they employ, and that should be sufficient. Then referees can do a great deal eradicate this phase of the game. Where whistle-wielders do not take grip of the and the players, then you will always find that players will take liberties. It is in every walk of life. Didn't we all do when we were at school, taking liberties with the lenient master, but paying strict attention to the work in hand when were in charge the master whose one motto was "Spare the rod and spoil the child." Weak referees do more harm in football than any other people. It is the same with "weak crowd ' —the crowd which only goes to see one team win, and which lets out yells of execration when it wants a thing done. Such crowds have to educated, just as our referees baive to educated that strong man in the middle worth three weak men.

Jack Cock Again.
Derby Daily Telegraph - Saturday 16 February 1924
Jack Cock is proving a real match-winning forward with Everton these days. It is true that has only annexed nine goals to date, but seven of these goals have brought points to his club, six of them having been winning goals ! Cock is playing better to-day than he was when led England's attack in that celebrated game with Scotland Sheffield in 1920
Cock of the Mersey.
Jack Cock has scored a goal in each of four consecutive games for Everton; Chelsea have not had a player who could put up such a performance since the Cornish man left their ranks.

ALF MILWARD’S VIEW
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, February 16, 1924
EX-EVERTONIAN SAYS WHAT HE THINKS OF SOTON’S SIDE
By Alf Milward
By Alf Milward, ex-Everton and Southampton outside left, international, capped four times. Formed famous left-wing with Edgar Chadwick. Three times played in F.A. Cup final- twice with Everton and once with Southampton. Having lived in Southampton for over twenty years, and besides playing for the team in the old days, having watched the youngster generation closely, I can express the opinion that the present team is the best the club have had since the war and for a good time before that too. I will not say they are a great side, but they are a strong, workable combination, especially in defence. Of course the game is played much differently than in my days, and the craze for speed has brought about a lot of changes in style. In the Second Division a player generally has to get on with his job on top gear or find himself left out in the cold. But this Southampton side before they found themselves in the hard school of the Second Division served a time in the calmer places of the Third Division, so that they are a team the outcome of both grades. They can play football, and also go a rare pace when it is wanted. I am especially taken with the defence, which , in my opinion, is the real strength of the side. Allen, the former Sunderland goalkeeper, is nearly six feet in height, but carries no great weight, which makes him quick in getting across his goal to a shot which is going away from him. I may say I have never seen him play a bad game, but the backs are the players who have taken my fancy most. Parker is a young, strong fellow, built on good lines for pace and the hurly-burly of a bustling game.
A RARE PUNCHER
He has a side stride, and what I like about him best is the way he times his tackles. He has learnt a lot since he started and is still learning. He has 13st of hard muscle and bone to carry into the fray, and he never hesitates to go out amongst the work. At one time he used to put too much beef behind his kicks and sky the ball a lot, over-kicking his forwards. It was his rare enthusiasm for his job which led him into these faults; but he now puts a curb on himself, and has improved his game by more control over length. Still, be can boot a “dead” ball harder than most backs. Harrow, the Chelsea captain, stopped one of Parkin’s free kicks in the game at Stamford Bridge, and thought Dempsey had floored him with a straight left. Fred Titmuss, the left back, is of the other type of defender; cool, polished, and plays the stay-at home game. He reminds me very much of Hannah, the old Scottish international whom Liverpool people will no doubt remember. As a pair they fit, and, in my opinion, there is not a better couple of young backs in any club in the country. The half-backs, Shelly, Campbell, and Turner, have bene playing season after season together. Shelley is another very promising youngster, who has well over a hundred consecutive appearances for his club and is, I should say, the most consistent man of the whole bunch. The tactics adopted by the Saints’ half-backs, I may explain, is for the wing half-back to take the outside forward, and Shelley has a turn of speed which suits him for the job of looking after a wing flyer. He was not often “left” by Mee, Blackpool’s nippy outside left, which will give you an idea of his pace. None of the half-backs, however keep the ball on the carpet as I expected a half-back to do behind me in the old days, but the Saints keep the game well open, which calls for long passes frequently from the middle three. Alec Campbell, centre half-back tops six feet by three inches, and forwards who keep the ball in the air haven’t an outside chance; they never see it. On his day he can bottle up the best, and I have never seen an international centre-forward so shut of a game as “Andy” Wilson in the replay Cup-tie at the Dell a week or so ago. Campbell can use his head, and the grey matter inside, and his long legs stick out in all sorts of directions to intercept passes. “Billy” Turner, the left half-back, started on his career as a full back, but when Titmuss came into the side Turner moved up a place, and he has fallen into his job well. He is of the strong bustling type, never admits that he is beaten, and can be dangerous by a sudden dash forward. He does not head a ball particularly well, but he is a fine spoiler.
FORWARDS AND AN “IF”
If the forwards were as good as the defence I should not only tip the Saints to win against Liverpool, but should expect them to lift the Cup. The best of the line is Arthur Dominy, who is the skipper of the side. He is a match-winner, for he can shoot and can map out openings for others. He has been Soton’s inside right for a long time, but is playing as well as ever. I have a big opinion of him. The Saints have been lucky with their inside rights. Frank Jefferis, the old Preston North End artiste, was Dominy’s fore-runner at Soton, and before him Harry Woods, of Derby County fame, but Dominy is one of the very best the club have ever had. Henderson, on the right flank, is a new-comer, strong and fast, but a bit of a puzzle. He is unorthodox. You can never tell when he is going to do something brilliant or foolish like an novice “Billy” Rawlings, the centre forward, is well-known. He got into England’s eleven and make no mistake, he is a dangerous man, not a clever dribbler, but he can run, shoot, and doesn’t mind a bit of knocking about. He has had a lot of bumping in his time, but he is a good man to have on your side. The left wing was uneven, and made the attack lop-sided until Price was got to partner Carr. The ex-Halifax Town inside left seems to have levelled things up a bit, and my first impressions of him are that he is the useful quiet sort, not endowed with a lot of pace, but a careful, steady player. I don’t know how Reading could afford to part with Carr, the left winger, for he is, to my mind, the best outside-left we have had at The Dell since the war. He can whip a ball across from the wing like a good ‘un, and is fast and plucky for his size. I am looking forward to seeing a great game on February 23 and rather fancy the Liverpool players will be bothered by the ground, which is small. I find myself in two minds, I have still friends and interests in Liverpool which would make me wish them success, but I have also associations in Southampton. Anyhow, I shall be quite happy if the best side wins, and whichever comes out on top I shall expect to go a long way in the competition, and hope that side will take the Cup from Wembley next April.

EVERTON RECOVER THEIR FORM’ WILSON PLAYS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, February 16, 1924
WHY THE FAMOUS CENTRE WAS ON THE FIELD AT ALL
ANOTHER DEBATED PENALTRY KICK
By Bee
Everton; Harland; Livingstone, McDonald; Brown, McBain, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Chelsea; Hampton; Smith, Harrow; Priestley, Wilding, Ferguson; Whitton, Armstrong, Wilson, Miller, McNeill.
EVERTON WIN 2-0
The morning fog abated a bit at Goodison Park, for the visit of Chelsea, who played Andy Wilson. Chelsea broke all records last week by losing at home 6-0 to Notts County.
AN INTERNATIONAL PROBLIM!
The question arose when Andy Wilson turned out as to what the Scottish selectors would have to say in view of Wilson having been chosen to play toe Scotland. Wilson could not play owing, it was said, to the ‘flu, yet here he was to-day helping his league side. Chelsea kicked-off with a much changed side, which included Ferguson at left-half, and early on Wilding made one excellent deliverance which Armstrong should have improved upon, but Armstrong was a shade shy. Chadwick made a shot that did not quite get there. Reid was clever in the middle, and recognised what was required of him as he was pitted against his fellow Scot. Ferguson made a forward sort of run from half-back, followed by a smart run by McNeil, McDonald being hurt in the process. Ferguson was often in the forward line, and for a long time the goalkeepers hadan easy task, the half-backs being very deadly in their tackle. There was little difference between the sides, even though Chadwick hit a fast ball which caught a defender on the chest. Troup putting the rebound a yard or so wide. After Harrow had beaten Cock in a close tackle, Priestley was seen to be limping, and Miller corning over to the right to give assistance made a chance for Armstrong, who shot first time, but put the ball outside. WHAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN.
While Andy Wilson at this moment inclined to over-elaboration, because he could not get the ball as he wanted it. Ferguson took stern measures and waited not a moment. His lob and hook centre was a fine effort that might have surprised the goalkeeper. Chelsea showed a perfect round of passing when Wilson, with an ankle tap, started a bunny movement, but there was no result to it, and after McNeil had shot over a nice chance by not keeping the ball in play, and Armstrong, beaten by D. Reid in a tackle, showed temper that was unfortunate. Harrow made a miskick that let in Chedgzoy, who had a fast duel with Smith, but the Chelsea man won. No back did better than Livingstone, and one of Smith's faults was his inclination to over-kick the ball. Chelsea for a space of a quarter of an hour were quite on top of their rivals, and although Whitton was not sufficiently marked, nevertheless he played good football. Andy Wilson seeing to it that he got plenty of work.
THE OUTSTANDING PLAYER.
The outstanding man of the first half was Ferguson. who rushed to forward and made a ferocious shot that was smothered accidentally, and from the rebound Wilson was sharp in his shot, but not quite accurate in his aim. Everton realised that they were not going to win easily against the Londoners, and it was good to see Cock trying a first-time ball that went reasonably close.
Everton so far had not been practical and Chelsea were playing for their dear lives. Chadwick copied his partner with first-time drive, and Everton now began to take a turn, not a moment too soon, for Chelsea had been distinctly threatening.
IRVINE SCORES All ON HIS OWN.
Chedgzoy after over-dressing his dribbles, opened out a movement which led up to a goal to Irvine. Irvine scored it, and made it entirely his own. Once he got the ball. First of all, he had to beat Harrow with the ball high in the air, and when he went to an inward position he sustained a pretty hefty bump without losing his balance, and he was able to make a leftfoot drive that turned the ball to the left of the goal, Hampton having no chance. This was a shock to Chelsea, but just characteristic of their work of the last few weeks when they attacked for long stretch, and got no return for it. They were clever enough in all conscience, individually, but they could not make goals.
CHADWICK SCORES FROM PENALTY
Chadwick’s cup of misfortune was over-flowing when, one minute from half-time, Smith handled in the penalty area in trying to get at Troup’s centre, and Chadwick scored with a penalty that was taken with ease, while Hampton was dancing a yard in front of his goal. Half-time; Everton 2 Chelsea nil.
CHELSEA DISASTISFIED
In the second half Chedgzoy got across with a fine centre, and Smith nearly gave them a present of a goal. Chelsea, it should be mentioned, very much contested the penalty point, saying that Smith handled accidentally, and it ought to be added that the referee consulted a linesman before awarding the spot kick.  Chelsea seemed as through their hearts were broken, and they were fighting against the grain. However, Harrow did some solid work for them in keeping the home right wing in subjection. Ferguson continued to provide the fire-flies, and he went up to outside left by asolo dribble led offered a perfect centre, which Wilson headed into Harland's hands.
WILSON EXPLAINS.
Wilson was only playing because of the dire extremities of the club. He was really not fit to turn out, for he has only had two runson the track since leaving his bed with an attack of the 'flu. He says he could not possibly have played for Scotland to do her justice, Chedgzoy was hurt, and Hampton saved from Irvine and Chadwick, the former being the better save, because Irvine was quite close in. Wilson responded to this attack with a nice shot of fair sting, but Harland proved himself quite safe. However, Chelsea were now facing a confident Everton side, shove half back line was in bright trim. Reid making a fine deputy for McBain, and using the ball advantageously when he gained it.
CHELSEA LOSE HEART.
Naturally Cock was anxious to keep his goal per match record of the last six weeks and he had extremely bad luck when he hit the foot of the post, Hampton being nowhere at the time. Later on, the Chelsea goalkeeper had to make a good save from a header. Chelsea had lost their heart and their skill, in spite of a dashing run by Whitton who showed considerable speed and force. Harrow kept the ball in play by a special effort, and then had the mortification of kicking the ball into touch, and another forceful item was Armstrong on Chadwick the referee intervening between the pair. The ground was more awkward than the top surface suggested and it seemed to me that wilding for one did not enjoy the sticky piece in the middle, whereas Reid revelled in it. Final; Everton 2 Chelsea 0.

EVERTON 2 CHELSEA 0
February 18, 1924. The Daily Courier.
CHELSEA GO FROM BAD TO WORSE.
FERGUSON THE HERO IN 16 TH DEFEAT.
By Adams.
For once in a way Everton achieved the obvious, and did exactly what current form suggested in beating Chelsea by two clear goals. The victory was achieved without any particular affair. Of all the clubs which have visited Goodison Park this season Chelsea is the least cohesive and concerted. It is a collection of eleven units, each rotating more or less upon its own axis; and that way lies disaster. What few attempt at combination there were on Saturday were made by the inside forwards, but these always fizzled out ignominiously whenever home halves saw fit to intervene. It must be said, however, that the Chelsea front rank was even more disorganised than usual, and that, although Wilson pluckily turned out at centre, it was found necessary to play McNeil at outside left, and Whitton (who is a leader) at outside right; while Ferguson, whose role has heretofore been as a wing forward, was transferred to left half. This shuffle did not make for confidence, but Ferguson played a remarkably fine game, and was not far from being the best man on the ground.
FERGUSON.
There is not much of him, but he is a real worker, and time and again, after checking Chedgzoy and Irvine, would go right through and shame his effective forwards by taking shot at goal. Practically all Harland's work lay in stopping Ferguson's efforts and the narrowest escapes the home goal had was when a terrific drive hit the woodwork and Wilson shot past from the rebound. Frankly, Wilson was a disappointment. He did little but what one might describe as "Andy" up and down in the middle. Davie Reid held him in a vice, and the international must have wished many times during the game that he had gone to Cardiff, where, at any rate, he could not have done worse. Chelsea's inside men were deplorable and the wings slow and indecisive. Wilding did exceedingly well at centre half for some time, and Smith and Harrow kicked heroically, if without particular direction.
THE GOALS.
Everton deserved to win. The first goal was made for Irvine by Chedgzoy, and was a hefty drive, which Hampton could not get to. The second was an unsatisfactory sort of affair from a penalty kick for hands, converted by Chadwick. (Smith handled Troup cross Daily Post). Most of the match was the Blues, and there were few incidents over which to enthuse. Cock was rather subdued against his old clubmates, but did not distress himself unduly. Neither did Chedgzoy, who took matters very quietly. On the other hand, however, Troup was a mighty atom of energy, and trotted out one of his best displays. No higher praise can be given Reid at centre-half than to say that Neil McBain was not missed, and McDonald played a superb game at right back –his best to date. Everton's win takes them into sixth place in the table, and leaves the Pensioners lamenting in the last place but one. They have scored 16 goals in 30 matches! Teams : - Everton: - Harland, goal, McDonald, and Livingstone backs, Brown Reid, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards. Chelsea: - Hampton, goal, Smith and Harrow, backs, Priestly, Wilding, and Ferguson, half-backs, Whitton, Armstrong, Wilson, Miller, and McNeil, forwards.

CAP FOR NEIL McBAIN.
February 18 1924. The Daily Courier.
Wales beat Scotland at Cardiff on Saturday, in front of 30,000 spectators.

LEEDS UNITED RESERVES 1 EVERTON RESERVES 0
February 18, 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRE LEAGUE (Game 31)
Everton put up a plucky fight against Leeds United at Elland road, where the spectators saw plenty of interesting football. Everton, who were beaten by a goal scored by Powell after half an hour's play, were unlucky for they did quite as well as Leeds both in attack and defence, and it was by good fortune that the Leeds, defence held out against clever raids by Forbes and Parry, who were the speediest forwards on the field.

EASY FOR EVERTON
The Athletic News- Monday, February 18, 1924
HALF-BACKS DOMINATE THE CHELSEA WEAKLINGS
EVERTON 2 CHELSEA 0
By Junius
That Chelsea has fallen upon very troublesome times was very manifest at Goodison Park, where a defeat of two clear goals scarcely represented the balance of play in Everton’s favour. The Londoners were unfortunate in so far as having to make changes in the side owing to Meehan and castle being down with influenza, and the return of Wilson did not make for strength as he was obviously not thoroughly recovered. Everton held a decided advantage, for with the exception of McBain their full resource were present, and figuratively speaking they held the game in the hollow of their hand. The first portion of play left one cold. Scarcely a spark of enthusiasm was engendered, and even when IRVINE had beaten Ferguson and Harrow, and left Hampton helpless with a left foot shot ten yards out, the crowd of 25,000 were not unduly exuberant. This occurred after the game had been thirty-two minutes in progress, but from this point there was a quickening of interest in the proceedings. Just on the interval Smith handled in the penalty area when there was little prospect of danger to his side, and CHADWICK did not make a mistake from the award.
CHELSEA’S CLOSE GAME
Everton during this initial period rarely gave of their known best. They were ragged, so that each of the goals was of a spasmodic nature, not the culmination of any concerted action. In the second portion they were faster, more virile, and keen on the main chance. During the early stages, the Chelsea forwards played pretty football by keeping the ball on the turf and passing neatly and with accuracy to each other. But their plan of campaign was not profitable, for they rarely attempted a shot, and by passing and repassing, even when at close quarters, frittered away possible chances of scoring. They were not, however, overeager to forage for the ball when at times it did not arrive direct, and this defect provided the Everton half-backs with opportunities of displaying their ability. In the later portion of play the Chelsea forwards played aimlessly, and were often in each other’s way. If one excepts a great attempt by Ferguson in the first half, and another Wilson, there was scarcely a direct shot at Harland.
EASY FOR HOME HALF-BACKS
Everton had powerful advantage in half-back play, and in my opinion none did better than Reid, who understudied McBain. He was invariably the master of Wilson, and his constructive work reached a high level. Brown and Hart were quite capable in their efforts to subdue the Chelsea wing players, who were rarely allowed much scope. The work of Chelsea’s intermediate line was fitful, sometimes of a good standard, at others moderate. Wilding put up a great resistance to Everton s forward leader, but much of his work was discounted by holding on to the ball too long, and by dribbling to excess. Ferguson, in place of Meehan, met with a fair measure of success of his tussles with Everton’s right-wing pair, but, like Priestley, was kept thoroughly extended and had a worrying afternoon’s work. The display of the Everton backs was consistently good, for McDonald and Livingstone had a complete understanding with each other, and rarely mistimed their kicks, which, with but few exceptions, were to the advantage of their forwards. On the other hand, Smith and Harrow, though their interceptions were rarely at fault, wore prone to erratic clearances, and frequently enough had to repeat the performance again and again through over-kicking their forwards. As I have indicated, Harland had a very easy afternoon, but not so Hampton, who made the save of the game when, on the ground, he pushed away one from Irvine from five yards out and again when Chadwick drove in lustily. Cock was able centre, with Irvine the most thrustful of the Everton forwards, and while little was seen of Wilson, it is hut fair to state that had little support. Though Everton won well enough, they struck me as estimating the opposition at low value, and played accordingly. Everton.—Harland; McDonald, Livingstone: Brown,Reid, Hart (Captain); Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Chelsea. Hampton; Smith, Harrow ; Priestley, Wilding, Ferguson; Whltton, Armstrong, Wilson, Miller, and McNeil. Referee; J. E. Head, West Bromwich.

SKILL AND THRUST
The Athletic News- Monday, February 18, 1924
CONTRASTS IN THE CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL
WALES 2 SCOTLAND 0
By The Judge
The forty-fourth International match between Wales and Scotland ended in a convincing victory for tbs Welshmen by two goals, scored in the second half, the Caledonians falling to respond despite all the promise of their fascinating movements in midfield. The game was remarkable for the extraordinary failure of the Scottish forwards to drive home a single attack. Morton delivered a series of capital centres, but the new Welch goalkeeper, Gray, was given very few opportunities of showing his real worth. The Welshmen did not find their feet until the game was well advanced. The defence was solid and the half-backs capable, but the forwards did not blend at first, and this may have led the visitors to feel that they would eventually be able to translate their skilful field work into some tangible result. So they, continued to play in close formation against defenders who were more than equal to the work holding a line in which one looked in vain for dashing forward with a few crisp shots in his boot. Of pretty play by the Caledonians there was more than enough, and it was left to the fiery and impetuous Welshmen ultimately to show that direct methods pay.
WELL BEATEN
The two goals came fairly quickly, one by Wm. Davies, the new right wing forward from Swansea, and the other by Len Davies. This settled the issue, for although Scotland rallied and opened out the game, all was over, and 26,000 perfervid Welsh enthusiasts went home delighted with the result, whilst the Welsh International Selectors retired to the Cardiff City boardroom and chose the same team, with only one exception, to meet England at Blackburn on March 3. The exception that J. Nicolls, of Newport County, was chosen to play at inside right instead of Ivor Jones. Scotland have not done well on Welsh soil in recent years, and on this occasion they were well beaten after a keen and enjoyable game, in which the interest was maintained to the end, and at which the gate receipts amounted to £1,600. The first incident of note was a clever header by Ivor Jones, which enabled Len Davies to set the Swansea wing man going on the Welsh right, but he was too impulsive, and the ball was driven away from the target. Scotland delighted the crowd with their midfield craft, and in the development of several bright attacks Muirhead and McBain took an intelligent part. It was through the clever calculations of McBain that Archibald was able to find an opening from which to make a neat centre, but Cassidy could only turn the ball wide of the goal. The shooting of the forwards on both sides left much to be desired, and it was close on the interval before the goalkeepers were given much work to do, although both were freely employed by the backs to clear. Morton gave delightful evidence of his skill, and came as near scoring as anyone, except Archibald, who failed to bring about the downfall of the Welsh goal on one occasion through an offside Infringement by a colleague standing almost on the goalline.
THE GOALS
The Welshman played like giants refreshed in the second half, and there wasa complete change in the character of their attacks. Richards was a little unfortunate in falling to convert a flag kick, and then came spells of clever play, in which Horton and Cassidy prominent. The Welsh goal was verynearly captured one, Jenkins, the Brighton back, heading away cleverly when the game was just an hour old. Clever wing half play by Evans Jed to a successful attack, Ivor Jones sending WILLIAM DAVIES away to close in and score a capital goal. The crowd made the welkin' ring, and the applausewas renewed ten or twelve minutes later, when, a result of the pluck and persistence of Richards on the left wing a second point was obtained. Richards interchanged with Vizard, centred perfectly, and produced a goalmouth struggle, LEN DAVIES scoring with Harper out on the ground apparently injured, for afterwards he was limping about badly. The Scotsmen vailed their methods a little, and the ball wasswung out to the wings, most frequently to Morton, who once compelled Gray to leave hisgoal to smother a shot. The Walsh defence was extended in the last few minutes, but it withstood all pressure and McKay was the only forward who came near to scoring, with a header, Cassidy being failed each time he attempted to get through. Len Davies was unsuccessful with a final individual effort, he but gave a Harper big handful, the Scottish keeper fielding the ball cleverly and clearing position well.
WHAT SCOTLAND LACKED
Scotland will need a more penetrative forward line if they are to succeed in the remaining matches. Morton and Archibald made quite effective contributions to the attack, but the inside trio lacked dash at the end of their neat movements in the field. Cunningham was missed, and, by those who were at Paisley last year, so was Wilson. McBain gave an excellent display at centre half-back. Muirhead's play in the opening half was delightful to witness. Meiklejohn was satisfactory without being outstanding, and Blair was the better back, though he had a trying time in the second half. Marshall was not very convincing; Harper did his work well. For Wales, Gray made creditable debut, but it cannot be said that he was put to a really serious test. Russell is still the chief corner-stone of the Welsh defence. Jenkins, who was making his first appearancefor his country, did exceedingly well, and proved himself a sound tackier. The half-backline wee invincible. H.P. Evans had many duels with Morton, and the honours were not always with the fleet-footed Ranger. Keener was efficiency personified, whilst Jennings fitted nicely into a strong line. W. Davies, the Swansea wing-man, began badly, but ultimately gained confidence ana played finely. Len Davies was a clever leader, and Vizard gave frequent flashes of his genius. The inside forward play was not of the polished order, and unity of action was missing early on, but later both Ivor Jones and Richards shared in the general revival, and the West Ham player had a large share in the work which led to the second goal. The result of the match invests the Anglo-Welsh struggle at Blackburn on March 3 with great interest. On their second-half form against Scotland Keenor and his colleagues will make a bold bid for the triple crown this year. Wales;- A. Gray (Oldham Athletic); M. Russell (Plymouth Argyle), J. Jenkins (Brighton and Hove Albion); H.P. Evans (Cardiff City), F. Kennor (Cardiff City), W. Jennings (Bolton Wanderers); W. Davies (Swansea Town), Ivor Jones (West Bromwich Albion), Len Davies (Cardiff City), R. Richards (West Ham United), and E.T. Vizard (Bolton Wanderers). Scotland;- W. harper (Hibernians); J. Marshall (Llanelly), J. Blair (Cardiff City); D. Meiklejohn (Rangers), N. McBain (Everton), T. Muirhead (Rangers), A. Archibald (Rangers), W. Russell (Airdrieonians), J. Cassidy (Celtic), J. McKay (Blackburn Rovers), and A. Morton (Rangers). Referee; H.W. Andrews, Prestwich, linesmen, B. Watts Jones (Swansea) and H.E. Adamson (Scottish F.A).

CENTRAL LEAGUE
The Athletic News- Monday, February 18, 1924
There was plenty of interesting football at Elland Road, where Leeds United defeated Everton. Both teams played vigorously in the first half. The only goal of the match was scored by Powell, of Leeds, so well did the defence accomplish their work. The inside forwards fell away in the second half. Fulham was a good marksman for Leeds United, and Forbes and Parry were Everton’s best forwards.

EVERTON TEAMS GET AMONG THE GOALS
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, February 18, 1924
Bee’s Notes
There were forty-eight sides in the First, Second, Third, North and South, and international games on Saturday who had failed to get a goal. It may have been due to excessively good goalkeeping, but I doubt that. I think it is due to shyness of forwards to hit a ball at random-in case it goes outside! Well, it can’t go in if it is not driven at all. We saw that by the way Chelsea shaped. How well they played in the first half-hour. Yet Harland had nothing to worry him. Chelsea at times overplayed Everton, and I think that the debated penalty goal turned the tide for the London side, who went off the field feeling that nothing would ever go right for them. I did not see the penalty offence, I am sorry to confess, though a bit of a wild house in the spectators’ ring at the back of the goal, where some people seem to have lost their sense of reason and their sporting instincts. They must be blamed for the writer taking his eye of the ball. Irvine and Chadwick goaled, so that Jack Cock’s nice sequence -a very useful “break” he put up- came to an end, and against the one side he would have liked to score! He had the ill-luck to hit the foot of the post when the goalkeeper was beaten, but he won’t be hindered by that. He will just go on trying.
CHELSEA’S FAULTS
Let us study this London side a moment. They brought in Hampton. He was safe and sure, and made some saves. His backs become impetuous and poor after starting by over-kicking their forwards. Smith does not come on as he should, and Bert Harrow is getting on in years. At half-back Wilding was not the dominating man we have usually seen, and Ferguson was quite the hero. He weas as captivating as McNab was a week earlier. He took charge, and his nippy way, his help to his forwards, and his manner of joining them in the attack, rather showed up McNeil, who has gone rather stale these days. Armstrong was not balanced. He made a kick that was a wretched sample of temper, and he seemed to court a fall with Chadwick half the time. Andy Wilson, straight from a sick bed, could not play for his country in her time of need- Wales won 2-0, as prophesied by Mr. Secretary Robbins in the middle of the week, and the Welsh team, on paper and on the field, showed up strong in all links- Wilson, I say, was not fit, but he was the dependable forward; and Whitton, going from centre to outside, showed such speed and manoeuvre one time I am sure he must be tons better than his game suggested on Saturday. Chelsea are too clever. They have got the re-pass habit, like some solo callers who “sit tight” on sure “props” and “cops.” Chelsea will find bottom rung at the end of the season if their forwards do not chance a shot instead of passing for the deadening point.
SOME SUCCESSES
I thought Davie Reid played his best game for the first team. He may not love the pivotal position, but he had no cause for complaint on Saturday. He was always cutting in and timing his tackle to stop any danger, and with Hart and Brown having a good innings against weaky wingers, the half-back line of the home club again showed its value. I thought Livingstone again played a grand game, tricky, un orthodox and confident; while McDonald after the first few moments settled down to a strong attacking defence at it were. Those who talk glibly of “the backs” have had no cause for complaint for months at least. Make no error ‘bout it. The forward line was varied. Chadwick was better than a fortnight ago, and the right wing had a poor first half and good second half, while Troup was engaging if nothing else.

IRVINE’S CAP FITS HIM
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, February 19, 1924
Bee’s Notes
Who shall say that Ireland shall not win the international tourney? They have on paper a team that is almost as strong as that which represented Wales last Saturday. Irvine, of Everton, has got his cap- deservedly so- and this is the full side v. Scotland;- Farquharson (Cardiff City); Rollo (Blackburn Rovers), McCandless (Glasgow Rangers); Irving (Dundee), O’Brien (Leicester City), Morgan (Notts Forest); McKinney (Bradford City), Gallagher (Glasgow Celtic), Irvine (Everton), Gillespie (Sheffield United), and Toner (Arsenal).

SCHOOLBOY INTERNATIONAL WITH EVERTON RESERVE
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, February 20, 1924
Bee’s Notes
Everton Reserve, at home to Leeds United Reserve, provide an interesting double topic, for first there is the schoolboy international Houghton in the reserve side, and secondly the scores of the Southampton match will be put up at Goodison every fifteen minutes. Team;- Fern; Raitt, Kerr; Peacock, Virr, Grenyer; Parry, Williams, Wall, Houghton, and Forbes.
CHARLIE JOLIFFE
I am sorry to hear that Charlie Joliffe has struck a bad patch financially and physically. He is a decorator by trade and cannot carry on. The old-time football enthusiast has had many a bright hour through Charlie’s football at Everton, and I want to help on his cause in the following manner. First, perhaps Everton F.C could take concern in the affair. Then the 144th Scouts with whom he was assistant officer, are arranging their side of the “benefit,” and these scouts have a capable concert party who would like to give a show any time, anywhere. Let those people interested write to Mr. M. Cowden, 12, Newsham-drive, Liverpool. I shall be glad to receive any donations and acknowledge them in the columns after sending the amounts to Mr. Cowden.
EVERTON AT BILLIARDS
The Liverpool Post office and Exchange British Legion Club, Colquitt-street, have invited the Everton players to a billiard match at the club next Tuesday evening, to be followed by a smoking concert. The invitation has been accepted.
“CHIMING BEELS” BUTTS IN
Our ancient friend, Mr. Alf Milward, permits his memory to slip a cog. Besides that he declares Frank Jefferis to be late of Preston North End, which, of course, is true enough except that most people associate Jefferis with Everton, with whom he served most of his time as well as winning international honours; he speaks of Harry Woods-which should be Wood- as leaving Derby County for Southampton. The officials of Wolverhampton Wanderers will be surprised to learn this. But the chief point of interest in Mr. Milward’s article is the same that has permeated the Press as the opinions of sundry persons ever since the draw was made public-the insistence on the peculiar “cribbed, cabined, and confined “formation of “The Dell.” We have been favoured by the opinions of dozens of persons and they all mention this. In the interim, it is worthy of note, members of the Liverpool camp say nothing, thereby exhibiting their usual wisdom. Well, I have never seen “The Bell,” but if the good folks of Southampton are depending upon this to any extent to upset the Livers’ team, I can only say that I am glad of it. Liverpool always defeat teams who do that. The late Edward Fay- “The Bounder,” of blessed memory-used to say; “Never prophesy, unless you know!” Well, I know no more about it than anybody else, but the wisest of us likes occasionally to flutter a folly, and I am going to venture the opinion that I cannot see Liverpool losing this game. The thing about Liverpool that bogs most of the critics is that they are an unknown quantity to them; but it ought to be plain that the early part of the season afforded Liverpool their full share of misfortune, and that at this term equilibrium is being restored and the flowing tide is with them. That, at any rate is my opinion, and in wishing them the “best of luck.” I look forward (concludes “Chiming bells”) with confidence to their “bring home the bacon,” and that by a decisive margin.
McBAIN HURT
Often have we said that the smaller the trip or the slip the more difficult is the injury. Such is the case with Neil McBain, who, playing for Scotland last week, had a trifling little turn that led him into trouble with his right thigh. So damaging is the trouble that he is not able to play for Everton at Chelsea; so that the Blues’ side becomes identical with that which best the Pensioners last week. I think Jack Cock will manage to get a goal against his old friends this week-end and show the London crowd that their former hero is not a spent force by any means. As a matter of common fact, Cock is playing better now than at any point since he joined us, and his heartiness and steady goal-scoring registers have led his name to be discussed where international teams are being thought of.

EVERTON SIDE “IN TOWN.”
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, February 22, 1924
Bee’s Notes
Everton at Chelsea fancy their chances of winning through the double event against the Pensioners, who are undoubtedly in a bad way. Davie Reid again makes appearances at centre half-back, there to keep Wilson or his deputy in order, and to offer up the middle passes. Which he has been wise enough to cultivate in the last year or so. The teams for this game are;- Everton; Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, D. Reid, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Chelsea;- Hampton; Smith, Harrow; Priestley, Wilding, Ferguson; Whitton, Armstrong, Wilson, Miller, McNeil.

MY FOOTBALL CAREER
Derby Daily Telegraph - Saturday 23 February 1924
THE TRANSFER SYSTEM AND BENEFITS FOR PLATERS.
By JACK COCK.
Last week I touched upon the wages question as it affects the game and the public, and this week I cannot do better than turn my attention to the present transfer system, of which we have heard so much of late. The two subjects are twins; one cannot discuss the first without reverting to the second. The transfer system has been described "a scandal," simply because clubs have dared to pay huge prices for players when they have been greatly in need of such players. Personally I fad to see where the scandal comes in, unless one couples the fact that clubs can pay unlimited transfer fees, but hold down all players to a maximum wage. The two things are inconsistent, and perhaps that is where the scandal comes in. If club is willing to part with a player and another club is willing to pay big fee, I see no earthly reason, providing the player is willing, why such transfers should not be permissible. What is there wrong in it? There is nothing against the rules; everything is fair and above board, and three parties are no doubt happier for —the club which sells, the club which buys, and the player. Don't think, however, that players have not a grudge against the present transfer system. They have. There was time when a player could take a big share of any fee that was paid, but to-day— matter what sum changes hands —he cannot take more than £650 as his share.  This one of the most outrageous features of the system. After all, it is the player that makes possible the payment of huge fee, and that being so, he ought to come in for the lion's share, and not the club. It argued that but for the coaching and training by the club many players would never risa in the game. It. is further argued that all players owe their advance to the fact that the big clubs spotted them when in a rough state and gave them the chance to make good. These arguments are put forward to vindicate a system which allows the clubs to pocket practically the whole of the money when transfer bargain is struck. I reply again, that if player isn't born with the talent never becomes worth a huge transfer fee. If he himself hasn't the talent- he never gets out of the ruck of his fellows. No club can make a player "born to the game," if that player hasn't the latent somewhere. If the player has the talent it will come out without the help of any first-class club. It all "bunkum" say that the clubs make the players; it is just the other way about—the players make clubs. If wasn't so, why there all this searching and grasping for good class players. If the clubs make the players there would no such thing big transfer fee paid. There would be no need for such a thing. No, if there a scandal attached to the transfer system is inconsistency of the whole regulations round which the system has been built up. Clubs pay wages on a strict maximum.; they take unlimited fees whenever they think fit, and they pay out of that fee strict maximum again to player—who has made the big fee possible. There is another argument. Some clubs claim that without the help of big transfer fees they would not be able to exist, and that, therefore, players should waive all right a larger share of the fees received, for the general good of their brother professional players.
 Inconsistencies of the System.
I once learned a motto about cutting one's coat according to one's cloth. It does seem to a lot of professional players that many clubs try to be "first class" when they are a long way from being so. For instance, we have Third Division 3 regulated by the maximum wage as First Division clubs, when everyone knows that there ii wide gap between the standard of play the two divisions, just there is a wide gap between the amount of support given to a First Division club as compared with that given a Third Division club.  Here again you have one of the coil- j of the whole thing.  Then, again, I do not soe why benefits for players should have a maximum amount placed upon them. It does seem that everything to the players must be maximumised, but every source of revenue for clubs must be left with unlimited boundaries. If these are the things which to make the transfer system a scandal then I can agree with that description, but, to come down to hard facts, there is absolutely no scandal in one club paying for nlayer providing they think that player is worth it. The maximumising of benefits has been another big blow to players, in that it removes from his path another inducement to stick to one club, give that club his best service, and then take his just reward in the way of a benefit. To-day, player won't wait five years for £650; prefers have it on the instalment system, and he gets a transfer after two years, picks up £240, stays with his new club for a spoil, gets another transfer, and picks up bit more of his benefit money. This has helped to bring about more transfers of players than anything else that I remember in recent years. It- is the same old story, which I explained last week. Remove the incentive for good, faithful service, and you remove much of the desire to be a good, faithful servant. It's human nature, and players are human.  When one comes to think of all these things one cannot be surprised that the standard of play has not returned to that of pre-war days.  There are far too many clubs striving to reach a level which fewer clubs would have hard task to succeed in reaching. There are far too many rules and regulations fencing in the players—rules and regulations respecting his wages, share transfer fees, bonus, and benefit money. Players are regarded as being well looked after. They may be from one point of view, but the other point of view shows that the clubs are looked after. There never was a time when a strong pull between clubs and players was so necessary now. There must be co-operation between the two. Without the game wouldn't last. That is why I claim that the players are deserving of every consideration.  They have shown every consideration for the clubs in having accepted all the wages, bonus, transfer shares, and benefits regulations r which have been on them since the war.

THOSE WERE THE DAYS -AND NIGHTS!
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, February 23, 1924
Bee’s Notes
Reading the “Football Echo,” I was delighted with your article, “Everton for Ever” (says Mr. John Robinson). I should like to tell you about a player I knew in my youth. My eldest brother Joe, formed a cricket club in Stanley Park, called the Anandale, which was composed of Charlie Joliffe, Walter Richards, and various members of the St. Benedict’s F.C., and we had a member of small stature whom they nick-named “Little Billy of Stanley Park,” but whose name was Billie Eyton, and he assisted Everton in the football season. I can tell you he was a worry of a player, either forward or half-back, alongside men double his height. At cricket he played mid-on. Walter Richards was wicket-keeper, and Joliffe one of the best bowlers in Stanley Park. We played such clubs as Liverpool second team, St. Aidan’s College, Bootle, and Rock Ferry. At the end of the season prizes were given for the best records, and Richards received a prize bat. Joliffe a ball and Eyton a silver-bucketed belt. When they won the news was telegraphed to Scotland, and a £5 note was sent back to the captain to entertain the players. The Parks Committee ordered all clubs out of Stanley Park, so we played on the piece of ground mentioned in your article in Oakfield-road, which is now Liverpool football ground. I notice you mentioned W.H. Jones, who is a clerk in D. Rollo and Sons, engineers, and celebrated at bowls, Tom Scott (Lever Brothers), W. Findlay (is working amongst oilcake merchants). I often come across W. Gibson, also Billie Briscoe, and Walter Richards (Dominion Line), Ben Hilton (at present unemployed), poor Alex Dick and Joliffe (in very bad circumstances). W. Orr is at present chief clerk at grain Storage, Coburg Dock (old Kirkdale), George Houldsworth and Billie Barlow (Ryal and Walton Breck), Alf Gilder (Richmond), John Patterson (the swimmer, late Everton Swimming Club), and Billie Smith are all doing fairly well.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday February 23, 1924
By Louis T. Kelly

• Molyneux, the Kirkdale man, will be recalled by many local followers of the game as being in the Everton defence along with Muir (goal) and W. Balmer in the late nineties.
• He was a good back then, but Southern air and environment seemed to still further improve him, and he -Molyneux-claims the distinction of being Liverpool’s only full back to quality for honours against Scotland.

EVERTON IN TOWN
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, February 23, 1924
CHELSEA DESPERATELY IN NEED OF POINTS
HAMPTON AN ABSENTEE
F.E.H. DESCRIBES THE RETURN ENGAGEMENT
Everton; Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, D. Reid, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Chelsea; Marsh; Smith, Harrow; Priestley, Wilding, Meehan; Castle, Armstrong, Wilson, McNeil, Ferguson.
The Everton players, accompanied by Mr. W. C. Cuff, the chairman. and Tom McIntosh, the secretary. travelled to London by the dining express yesterday afternoon, and spent this morning quietly. The weather was dull and cold, and there was a slight fall of snow shortly before noon. In spite of counter-attractions a large crowd assembled in the hope of seeing the Pensioners try to improve their well-nigh hopeless position. Hampton, the goalkeeper. was absent,his place being taken by Marsh, and Harrow crossed over to the left full-back position. The ground, though ingood condition,was slightly on the soft side, and there was a brisk breeze blowing when play began before a big attendance. Everton started against the wind, and Chelsea made smart play on the right. They were well checked, but returned cleverlyon the right, and from a pass by Ferguson, McNeil had a pop at the Everton goal, which only just missed fire.
A HOT ONE FROM WILSON
It was some time before the sides settled down to studied football, and Chelsea for a period were more active in attack than their opponents. Ferguson led both Brown and McDonald a very merry dance,and the outside left finished with anothercreditable though unsuccessful effort. Everton made ground through the agency of Chedgzoy and Irvine, but the winger was for once in a way both slow and awkward, with the result that Harrow experienced comparatively little difficulty In clearing his line. The Pensioner. then came away at a terrific rate, and Wilson breaking through all opposition clinched matters with a tremendous volley, which hit the crossbar and so averted an otherwise certain girl. The visitors replied to this challenge with a clever piece of work on the part of the left wing, but Chadwick was at fault when the critical moment came. The Chelsea forwards, who were distinctly sprightly, gave Everton halves a rare towelling, and on two occasions McNeil got through and finished with swift shots which were only a foot wide of the target. An advance on the part of Everton, initiated by Cock, promised well, and Chedgzoy looked like making good when he was dispossessed by harrow. The home vanguard were busy for a time, but were well held by Reid and his two companions, and at the other end Chadwick was well placed when he faded away.
Following upon this there were several incursions on the Everton goal, Harland saving one fine shot from Armstrong, while a moment later Wilson evaded Reid and finished with a dangerous header, which was safely coped with. For a period play deteriorated in marked fashion, and the only episode of note for a while was a powerful clearance, by Livingstone. Chelsea continued in persistent mood, and Brown was in difficulties when Ferguson put in an oblique shot that um safely dealt with. The visitors somehow or other did not seem able to get into their proper stride, the three inside men all tailing off just when they should have exercised their powers of assault. Troup tried to make amends with a solo run, but his highly creditable shot passed just outside.
CHADWICK MISSES PENALTY.
Then Irvine was badly tripped some distance from the penalty area, and Chadwick just failed to score with the free kick. Everton, however, still pressed, and, following upon a corner, Harrow pulled the ball down from Cocks'shot. There was an immediate claim for a penalty, which was granted; but Chadwick to the great delight of the Chelsea spectators, drove the ball ridiculously wide of the net.
WILDING DRIVING
Just before the interval the visitors enjoyed most of the pressure, but finished in a very ragged manner, which was not improved by a couple of wild drives from the half-back contingent.
PENALTY MISSED
CHADWICK RETRIEVES BY A LOVELY GOAL
WILSON EQUALISES
EVERTON HAVE A STIRRING TIME AT STAMFORD BRIDGE
The game was now being more evenly and vigorously contested, and both goals were tested in turn. Wilson, however, was well watched by Reid, and Wilding permitted the Everton centre-forward very little latitude. The Pensioners were quicker on the ball than their adversaries, and a brisk movement on the left led to a wonderful individual effort on the part of Ferguson, who closed in and shot with accuracy. Harland, however, was on the alert, and the only consolation the Chelsea forwards got was a nasty physical jar. Everton were dangerous on the left, where the ball was neatly swung across to Irvine, who was unlucky in his final effort. Chedgzoy once got nicely away and put the leather to Cock, but Marsh was just too quick for the Evertonian, and cleared smartly.
Half-time; No score.
Frankly the first half had not been a particularly great exposition of the game, what little advantage there was being in favour of the Chelsea side. Everton’s missed penalty was of course, unfortunate. But then penalties ought not to be missed, apart from the goalkeeper.
CHADWICK SCORES
On resuming Everton made play on the right, only to be sent to the right about, and at the other end Ferguson, who was one of the speediest forwards on the field, missed the mark a mere matter of inches. Castle’s centre went astray, and when Ferguson to the charge he was hurt and had to be attended to. Everton then got off the mark in business-like fashion, and scored a great goal. Cock was first in the picture with a run through, and the ball went back to Hart. The latter passed to Troup, who in turn gave the ball to Chadwick, for the latter to score with a lovely shot. In shots which were cleared, and these offensive tactics were followed by a couple of lobbing shots. Centres from Chedgzoy and Troup gave the home defenders grave anxiety. At the other end Castle broke through and forced a corner, but nothing came of it. The Chelsea forwards indeed seemed to be able to do anything but score, though their chances were innumerable. Cock looked very like paving the way to a second goal when he was roughly grassed by Harrow. Wilson equalised for Chelsea.

EVERTON RES v.  LEEDS UNITED RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, February 23, 1924
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Playedbefore a capital attendance, the previous meeting having ended in a victory for United by one goal to nil. The opening play was chiefly confined to midfield. The first advanced came from United, and Lambert’s shot went high over. Forbes and Houghton were very prominent on the Everton left. A nice, concerted movement on the United’s left wing almost brought about a goal, for Fern had to be very smart in dealing with a smart drive from Powell. Everton were gradually getting into their stride, but the United backs frequently put them offside. Williams scored for Everton. Wall scored a second for Everton. Half-time; Everton 2, Leeds 0.

CHELSEA 1 EVERTON 1
February 25, 1924. The Daily Courier.
MORE BOO THAN BOOST AT CHELSEA.
GAME, GATE, AND FORM A BIT MIXED.
CHADWICK SENDS PENALTY WIDE
By Adams.
It has been said of America that it is not so much a nation as a mass meeting, and the cynicism might equally be applied to Stamford Bridge, where there are few supporters but thousands of spectators. On Saturday these gave tongue in no uncertain manner, booing the referee, the Everton team, and most particularly, the Chelsea players. They may have done so in order to create an atmosphere of "money's worth," for there were precious little about which to enthuse. The first half was deadly dull, the second half dogged and a trifle dirty.
ONLY FOUR.
There were only four incidents of note in the whole of the game. The first was that Chadwick missed a penalty kick ; (Cock goal bound shot, tip over bar by Harrow, Daily Post) the second was that he scored one of the best goals ever seen on the Chelsea ground (at least, so a South America spectator from Glasgow assured me –it was his second visit in twelve years); the third, two remarkable shots by Andy Wilson and John Cock respectively both of which hit the crossbar with the goalkeeper guessing; the fourth, the extraordinary bit of leg work which enabled Wilson to mystify Harland and so save the game for his side. All these events were most impartially applauded –or derided –by enthusiasts from Ealing and Seven Kings, Stratford and Streatham. It is a most cosmopolitan place in Stamford Bridge!
MEEHAN.
To be perfectly frank Everton did not play up to form; otherwise they would have scored at least three goals. In the first portion it was almost painful to watch Chedgzoy "callin canny" on the right wing. He improved considerably in the last half, and some of his centres were beautiful. All the forwards and halves overdid the embroidery, and the consequence was that little Tommy Meehan had the time of his life. He was here, there, and everywhere, and constantly popping up to intercept dainty ground passes from Irvine to Chedgzoy. Before half-an-hour had gone Chelsea had enough chances given there to make their bonus safe, but Harland was in great form, and the home forwards were not. McNeil and Ferguson worked hard –the latter too much so, for he displayed temper and tricks of which Mr. Head took cognisance. Andy Wilson was immeasurely superior to the others, and played a 50 per cent better game than at Goodison Park. Reid held him pretty well throughout, but there was no mistaking his skill and craft. He too, was well booed by a few Patagonians in the stand –what for, nobody but themselves knowns. Armstrong was a complete failure, and Castle inconspicuous. Meehan and Wilding were a best of the halves and Smith the better back.
THE VOICE.
As to Harrow, it is fortunate for him that he has a powerful voice. He did his side more good by insistent offside appeals every time Jack Cock got the ball than he did by his play, which was the feeblest back display I have seen this season. Per contra, Everton's backs kicked lustily and with direction, and the intermediate line did well. Cock was a tremendous trier, Chadwick got his nineteenth goal of the season, Irvine "suffered" a good deal, while Troup aroused great mirth amongst a contingent of Scottish onlookers from Barnet. Really, it was a tame affair altogether, except for the varieties vituperation around the ring. Teams: - Chelsea: - Marsh, goal, Smith, and Harrow, backs, Priestly, Wilding, and Meehan, half-backs, Castle, Armstrong, Wilson, McNeil, and Ferguson, forwards. Everton: - Harland, goal, McDonald, and Livingstone, backs, Brown, Reid, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 LEEDS UNITED RESERVES 1
February 25 1924. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Goodison park. Everton introduced the schoolboy Houghton at inside left with Forbes, and he had the satisfaction of scoring a goal. During the opening play Forbes failed to get into their stride, their passing being badly timed. Leeds pressed most, and indeed there were occasions when they played brilliantly, their forwards displaying remarkable control of the ball, and it was their misfortune when Fullarn had to leave the field with a cut head through a collision with Grenyer. During his absence Williams scored and Wall added a second three minutes before the interval. Fullarn returned for the second half, but a further misfortune befel Leeds when Smith, the left half, retired for the rest of the game badly hurt. Playing a one back game Everton found great difficulty to keep onside. Lambert reduced the lead, and then a third goal came to Everton. Parry sent in a fast shot and the ball travelled across the goalmouth, leaving Houghton an easy opening. Everton only just deserved their victory.

PRESCIOUS POINT
The Athletic News- Monday, February 25, 1924
CHELSEA’S HOME DRAW WITH EVERTON
MISSED PENALTY
CHELSEA 1 EVERTON 1
By Scrutator
Although Everton always impressed as the more accomplished side at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, Chelsea, thanks to a remarkable goal by Wilson, succeeded in sharing the honours. Territorially there was not a great deal it, but whereas the visitors made progress thoughtful methods, Chelsea achieved their ends in a somewhat different fashion, ball control often being subservient to speed. Within a few minutes of the start the Everton goal had a very fortunate escape, Harland pushing a great drive by Wilson against the underside the crossbar, luck more than Judgment preventing an early score. The visitors, however, had every reason to complain shortly afterwards when Cock defeated Marsh, only to see Harrow punch the ball out as it was entering the net. Chadwick's attempt to convert the resulting penalty went wide of the posts. Eight minutes after the interval Chadwick made amends for his previous lapse. Troup initiated the movement, and when Hart placed the ball to the inside left the latter scored a great goal from an almost impossible angle with only a quarter of an hour to go, and the home forwards still striving unsuccessfully to achieve harmony, Wilson took a dropping pass from Ferguson before it reached the ground, and ere Harland or many of the spectators realised it the ball was the net. Thus Chelsea collected a most precious point when another home defeat appeared almost, inevitable, for apart from their centre forward no other member of the side ever suggested any ability to outwit Harland. Ferguson alone proved of much assistance to the Scottish International. Priestley proved the best of the Chelsea middlemen, if only for the reason that he made better use of the ball than his colleagues while behind him Smith gave a pleasing display, often coming to Harrow’s rescue.
WELL-BALANCED SIDE.
Everton proved themselves well-balanced side, the half-backs showing method in all that they did, and it would be unfair to individualise. At. full back. Macdonald, if anything, out-shone his partner, probably because the Chelsea left wing pair revealed more unity than the opposite wing, and in consequence he was more often prominent. Still, Livingstone retrieved two awkward situations when Chelsea were attacking strongly, and but for his timely interventions Harland might have been beaten. Save in the all-important matter of finishing, the Everton forwards created afavourable impression. Cook played in quite his best style, dribbling neatly and serving his colleagues with well-judged passes.Indeed, he was ever a menace to Marsh, one individual effort, during which he outwitted both the Chelsea backs, leaving Irvine in solo possession, with only the Chelsea keeper to beat. The inside right hesitated for a moment, and promptly smothered his shot. Troup at first did not centre the ball with his accustomed skill, but in the closing half both wing men dropped across many good centres which should have been put to profit. Strong and clever, Chadwick proved a helpful partner to the diminutive Troup, and if one excepts his penalty kick failure, his shooting revealed both power and direction. Moreover the Everton inside-left was not afraid to test Marsh whenever a reasonable opportunity presented itself. Chelsea—Marsh; Smith, Harrow; Priestley, Wilding, Meehan; Castle, Armstrong, Wilson, McNeil, and Ferguson. Everton—Harland; Macdonald, Livingstone; Brown, Reid, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup. Referee: J. E, Head, West Bromwich.

EVERTON BRING HOME A POINT
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, February 25, 1924
By F.E.H
With all the glamour of the Cup-ties, interesting attention we enjoyed a comparatively quiet picnic at Chelsea on Saturday. Still there was plenty of episode in the ninety minutes, and the crowd enjoyed a highly agreeable afternoon. The game could scarcely be described has a grand one, though there was plenty of bustle and vigour- with just one or two suggestions of ill-temper. Chelsea after beginning in lively fashion were gradually overplayed by Everton, who were superior in all departments. On the general run of the play they should certainly have carried off both points, but there was the same old story of slackness in finishing, coupled with a pretty big sprinkling of ill-luck. A flagrant penalty on the part of Harrow, with whom, I thought Referee J. E. Head was especially lenient, gave Chadwick a chance of drawing first blood, but the hefty Everton forward sent the ball flying with great force just wide of the mark. He made ample amends afterwards by netting a really wonderful goal, which simply “flabbergasted” Marsh, and the battle seemed to be comfortably won when Wilson extended himself and equalised with an effort that left Harland guessing. All things considered the Pensioners were fortunate to snatch a point, but I am afraid that this will provide a poor crumb of comfort towards preventing them having to join a lower table!

ST FRANCIS XAVEIER’S COLLEGE
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, February 26, 1924
Bee’s Notes
Everton F.C will play a game against this eleven (not Old Xaverians, but present college boys) on Monday, March 24, 3 p.m., at “Melwood,” West Derby. I was not able to go to the match last year but I hope to contrive to do so this. The Everton boys had a great time in the game and afterwards, and Jack Cock talks of it to this day, while the honour done to Mr. Director Banks was such that he is justly proud of his medal of commemoration.

EVERTON’S CHANGES
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, February 27, 1924
Bee’s Notes
For their match with Newcastle United at Goodison Park on Saturday Everton make two changes from the team which drew with Chelsea last week. McBain reappears at centre-half and Reid takes the place, at inside right of Irvine, who will be playing for Ireland against Scotland at Glasgow. Team is; Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Reid, Cock, Chadwick, and Troup.

LIVERPOOL’S CUP OPPONENTS AT GODOISON PARK TOMORROW
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, February 29, 1924
Bee’s Notes
The glamour of the Cup dies down for a few days, and still Fate has brought us very close to the Newcastle tie of March 8, for they are to be our guests to-morrow at Goodison park, when Everton tackle them with a team which is slightly cut up through injuries but which nevertheless, will be keenly viewed not only by Everton enthusiasts but also by Liverpool supporters, who want to see how Newcastle are playing these days as compared with their game at Anfield on Christmas Day, when it was so cold and snowed up that it was impossible to gauge the side. Undoubtedly Newcastle, whatever their team, have builded on neat football, and therefore they are always welcome to our grounds, and in Seymour, for instance, they have one of the most striking personalities of the game. He has scored more goals than many a centre forward, yet he is an outside left. He is a winger who has a habit-not “an accident” -of going inward when he dribbles-hence his many goals. Unfortunately he is not due to play to-morrow. Mutch, the old Huddersfield goalkeeper, retains his place in the sun, and he, with the full backs, must surely complete a trinity of defenders whose ages, if published, would startled the world. Everton being in McBain, after his injury in the international, and Davie Reid moves to inside right to show his versatility and to allow Irvine to help his country in an international engagement. A huge crowd is expected by the Goodison Park management, and as Everton have raised themselves quite high in the chart recently, they have great expectations of victory when the sides line up in this order;- Everton; Harland; McDonald, Livingstone; Brown, McBain, Hart; Chedgzoy, Reid, Cock, Chadwick, Troup. Newcastle United; Mutch; Hampson, Hudspeth; Curry, Spencer, Mooney; Low, Cowan (J), Keating, McDonald, Mitchell.
Everton F.C directors have generously given permission for a special collection tomorrow at the Newcastle contest for the National Institute of the Blind. It is hoped that the record crowd will give a record “bonus” to this deserving institute.