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CLEVER DISPLAY BY RESERVES
Burnley News-Wednesday, November 1 1922
Burnley Reserves surprised the small band of spectators who gathered at Turf Moor on Saturday to witness the engagement with Everton Reserves by giving a display of sparkling football, the like of which they have not served up for some time. It lasted only twenty minutes —the first portion of the second half. The home forwards were easily of the situation and rattled the net on four occasions in quick style, even though the visitors' defence included such stars as Grenyer, Brewster, and Downs. Most trouble came from the left, where Waller was in excellent form, showing creditable ball control and centring with accuracy. Richardson was forceful and worked hard, and while Wade and Fisher were not equal to the other wing they showed good combination. It was a match of records. The game was remarkable for the fact that all the forwards scored a goal each. The first came from Waller, who, running in, caught the ball on the rebound from Kemp and it went into the net. Forbes equalised before the interval. During the earlier portion of the second half, Wade, Lindsay, Richardson and Fisher found the net in the order named, Kemp having no chance with any of the shots. The marksmanship was always accurate and Kemp did well to save other shots. Everton's defence had completely fallen to pieces, but soon afterwards they pulled themselves together and matters were more even. Wall succeeded in defeating Moorwood but, generally, there was no comparison between the two teams. The halves were always ready to put forward plenty of good work, and Hastie made a good partner for Astin in place of Pearson. The teams were:—Burnley: Moorwood; Hastie and Astin; Gee, Chambers, and Morgan; Fisher, Wade, Richardson, Lindsay, and Waller. Everton; Kemp; Downs and Weller; Brown, Brewster, and Grenyer; Jones, Miller, Forbes, Wall, and Harrison. Referee: Mr. J. J. Turner.

HARLAND MAKES HIS BOW AT EVERTON AND FAZACKERLEY IS LEFT OUT FOR IRVINE
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, November 2, 1922
Bee’s Notes
ENTER HARLAND
Many people wondered what the Everton collectors would do for Saturday’s game v the Arsenal. They have decided to bring in Harland right away for the home game, and they have also brought in Irvine and deposed Fazackerley, the latter’s game last week not having carried quite sufficient weight, apparently, to cause them not to revert to the old right wing formation, Irvine is, of course, the younger member, and the more speedy too. That much must be admitted. The team reads; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams and D. Reid. Harland made the journey from Ireland last night-what a perfectly lovely “globe” he must have experienced! It was one of the most boisterous nights the river has known! Let us hope the Irishman is not put out by the equally conditions.
EVERTON “RESERVE.”
Has a stronger Everton reserve side ever played for the club than that which plays at Bradford City’s ground on Saturday; Fern; Downs, Livingstone; Brown, Caddick, Grenyer; Parry, Miller, Forbes, Wall and Harrison?
JOHNNIE BLAIR’S CHOICE
For some time people wondered where Johnnie Blair, the University centre, would land, for it was known that many Third Division sides were seeking his signing, Tranmere in the number. I have information that he has signed an amateur form for Oldham Athletic who have a faculty of getting hold of Mersey men and Wallasey men, too. Johnnie Blair has been playing outside left for some time, but I take it that he will soon be found at centre forward again with a First Division side.
WREXHAM TAKE ANOTHER
Everton are having a clearance sale. After Spencer went to Wigan, Jackson went to Wrexham and scored twice too. Now Moffatt, the hard-striving Scottish centre, has been signed by Wrexham-first news in the “Echo”. Other names are “on tapis.”

MOFFATT TO WREXHAM, AND BLAIR TO OLDHAM
November 3, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Everton have parted with another play, Moffatt the Scottish centre forward, who has been transfed to Wrexham in pursuance of the policy of the directors to reduce the numbers of players on the club's books. The Welsh club recently secured from Everton club Jackson, who made a successful debut by scoring a couple of goals, and the acquisition of Moffatt should further strengthen the third league club. In the last month Everton have also parted with Spencer to Wigan Borough…meanwhile JE Blair the Liverpool university centre has signed an amateur form for Oldham Athletic.

HARLAND’S FIRST GAME VERSUS THE GUNNERS!
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, November 3, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Ordinally one expected Everton’s game with Arsenal to be a mere thing-a good thing, too, for Everton -and Liverpool’s game with Spurs top be a further away defeat, for we remember how well Spurs played lasts season. But all this is changed. True, Everton should win against Arsenal “in any case,” but their formation has provided us with a topic, and the public will rush in to see Harland, about whom I have said so much. And they will also want to see the Everton side’s attack again in order that they may judge whether the team that scored four against the Forest was worth four. Arsenal in addition, will provided their own personalities, especially if the ex-Everton forward, Frank Bradshaw, is playing, and mayhap Dr. Paterson will make another of his few appearances in the city. Then Liverpool’s chance at the Spurs ground must be useful now that the Spurs have gone right out of their ordinary groove. Add the interest of the Third Division games, and the English Cup tie at New Brighton, and you have a “bagful” of football feasting which can only be satisfied when you buy your “Football Echo.”
DEBATES
Everton have not played badly at home this season, if we except the Rovers match, and I think to-morrow they will put paid to the Arsenal, who are at once the most inconsistent side conceivable, having lost 7-0 to Albion, yet capable of drawing at Newcastle! Therefore Everton cannot afford to take a risk. They must batter all out right from the first moment, at last week against the Forest. The team selection has given rise to much comment, for there are those who think Fern should have been kept in goal, and others who think Fazackerley’s game of a week ago should have led him to further inclusion. But apparently the Everton board have decided that “youth shall be served, and they have brought in Harland and Irvine, so that Ireland has a big say in the Everton matters to-morrow. Harland’s debut will create big talk, and I doubt not that he will justify all the good things said of him, for he has had plenty of experience-and work! It is strange that an Irishman and a member of the “force” should thus early come into contact with Gunners. Teams; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, D. Reid. Arsenal; Dunn; Bradshaw, Turnbull; Milne, Graham, Whittaker; Rutherford, White, Roe, B. Boreham, Dr. Paterson.

EVERTON’S HOME RECORD
The Liverpool Echo- Saturday, November 4, 1922
Stork’s Notes
We have an attractive match at Goodison Park, where the Arsenal are the visitors. The London side have invariably done well on this enclosure in recent years, but their away record does not strike me as being one to give confidence. At home the Arsenal have upset calculations on more than one occasion, but when away from “town” they are poor fighters. One thing, we will all be pleased to renew acquaintance with Frank Bradshaw as nice a fellow as one could meet in a day’s match; and all will remember the fine displays he gave when wearing the famous blue jersey of the Everton club. Frank has developed into a first-class defender, and in this capacity has rendered the Arsenal great service. The Londoners attack does not strike me as a great one, and Raitt and McDonald should be capable of holding them in check. In goal they have Dunn, who if my memory serves me right, played a great game down here a few season ago. I am told that he is also a capable full back. The local club have only lost one game at home, so it does not look promising for the Southerners in view of their away record, and I think they are certain to fall if the Evertonians can  only keep up the form they have shown on late weeks. All will be keen to see the new goalkeeper. Harland, in action, and I don’t think they will be disappointed in his work, for he is a good ‘un. Stanley Fazackerley played wonderful football a week ago. His footwork was amazing; in fact, so amazing that his colleagues were often at a less to know what he would do next, but even his excellent display could not keep out the consistent Irvine, who returns to help Chedgzoy. Teams; Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams and Reid. Arsenal; Dunn; Bradshaw, Turner; Milne, Graham, John; Henderson, Baker, Roe, R. Boreham, and Dr. J.A. Paterson.

NOT AFTER LAST SATURDAY
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 4, 1922
Stanley Fazackerley, who has been figuring in Everton’s reserve team is reported likely to be transferred to a club “not a hundred miles from Preston.”
Everton continue to ring the changes with their forwards, not one of whom has kept his place in every game during the first quarter of the season. They have had two players at outside right, three at inside-right, three at centre, and two in each of the left wing positions.
There is a Wrexham inquiry for another Everton player -who if signed would join Jackson and Moffatt.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, November 4, 1922
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON’S “HOMELY” EXPERIENCES
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, November 4, 1922
ARSENAL UTTERLY FAIL IN THE FORWARD LINE
BEE’S DECRIBED HARLAND’S TICKLESS BUT EAST AFTERNOON
Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, D. Reid. Arsenal; Gunn; Bradshaw, Turnbull; Milne, Graham, Whittaker; Dr. Paterson, White, Roe, R. Boreham, Toner. Referee; Mr. Kingscote. The Arsenal side have been much buffeted about this season, and perhaps their greatest victory was when they won the “boardroom” inquiry instituted by the Spurs! We do not forget their seven-nil drubbing at West Bromwich, not their heavy loss at Anfield. But against that there are some bright spots, notably the draw at Newcastle. Had they had a full side out to-day they must have been a severe test for Everton, but the Gunners were very awkwardly placed through illness and injury. Everton expected a huge gate, because Harland was making his debut with the side. It was the Irish international’s name in the team-sheet that drew many a man from the fire to-day. The morning was bright in part, but across the water they had a hailstorm and plenty of rain. The wind was in a frolic, and the ball hard to control. Commentators on the ground spent most of their time before the match getting warm about the bringing in of Harland and Irvine, the latter appearing for Fazackerley. It was hoped by all that Everton would continue their “homely” way, which has in general been a victory. Everton won the toss, and had to face the sun, but had the wind behind them. Arsenal were early dangerous as Roe had a useful chance through McDonald being beaten by the sun’s rays. It should have been easy for Arsenal to keep onside, yet the chance was ruined through offside. White got a leg injury, and must surely reckon Goodison Park his unlucky ground. Fortunately he was able to resume.
TAKING A HEADER
Everton now got busy by good combination and the left wing shone resplendently. Reid put over an ideal centre and Williams headed a goal in a similar way to Fazackerley’s point last week. Gunn was not too sure in his catch. In fact, he seemed to have lost touch with the ball, although he was able to get down to it and clear. This was an encouraging start for Everton, and when Bradshaw paced a punt Williams gathered it, and was just wide. This was also the fate of Chedgzoy, who was inches too high with a rasping shot. Williams netted only to find his energy wasted the whistle having sounded for off-side. Up to this point the Arsenal forwards had been well held by the Everton half-backs, but at this moment the three in turn seemed unable to make a pass to their own forwards. However, the Arsenal did not grasp the situation, and Chadwick went up in estimation by means of a good overhead shot. This centre forward takes some time to get under way, and when he is ready his shot is a fierce one. He now hit a very fast ball that was blocked, and the spin arising from it led to Peacock and later Chedgzoy mis-timing the ball.
WILLIAMS SCORES
It was curious to see Bradshaw and Fleetwood having a few words with each other through a collision, and it was still more curious too see Turnbull tread over the ball and let in Williams, who in turn also trod over the ball and lost his chance. Williams was only half a minute before he recovered his error. It was not a pretty goal, and it had the streak of luck necessary to beat a good goalkeeper. The fact was that Williams would not have had a chance had not Bradshaw touched the ball and thus helped Williams in his passage. The ball travelled wide of Gunn’s left hand, and the time of the blow was 19 minutes. Everton were worth a goal lead because the Arsenal had not been dangerous, but when Hart, who had been playing tip-top football, was hurt, Arsenal looked pretty dangerous. It needed Raitt’s determined rush across the field to prevent Roe equalising. Roe had been let in, and he should have shot instead of working out a passage for White, who by the way, had again been pretty severely injured.
HARLAND’S FIRST SAVE
It was half an hour before Arsenal even got a corner, and then Graham was far too high with a first time shot. It was that at this time that Harland made his first save for his new club. There was no need for it, through offside being signalled, but the crowd did not fail to recognise the custodian’s ability in reaching the ball. Frank Bradshaw now began to show his real art. He was enormously risky in feinting by his own goal when Chadwick was on top of him. Perhaps he knew of Chadwick’s slowness, which was much in evidence. A moment later Bradshaw tip-tapped the ball in clever manner, whereas all through the piece Turnbull made huge punts, his direction being weak and his length likewise. He was more determined than wise. Peacock correspondingly was much in the picture in all forward raids without quite getting full value for his intricate work. Toner and Boreham had one spell pf pretty combination, Raitt clinching it with a big punt.
DULLISH FORWARDS
Yet no one could suggest that the Arsenal forwards had been in the picture, Dr. Paterson having little chance to shine, but being only one of five in a similar boat. Graham was spoken to by the referee for some reason or other. Bradshaw once again received the monopoly of an Arsenal display by coolly intervening and clearing after Turnbull had made a hash of things.
Half-time; Everton 1, Arsenal 0
The play had been woefully disappointing, and the forward work all round had been of a character that one did not associate with First Division football. There was probably more wind than the average spectator realised. Williams made a charge on Dunn that missed its mark, the movement arising through a spirited solo on the part of Irvine, and a well-placed centre by Chedgzoy.
DID HE WANT A PATIENT?
At the other end White made a swinging shot that passed over. Dr. Paterson wasted a centre from the easiest of positions. He caught McDonald in so doing, and it may surprise Mr. S.S. Harris to know that the doctor was quite concerned about McDonald’s injury, and that McDonald was quite sporty about his actions, although he was a “mere pro.” Turnbull’s best work at defence was seen at this point, for Chadwick was ploughing through when Turnbull cleverly stopped him. Neither goalkeeper had the slightest cause for quivering and must have severely felt the cold. In fact, the spectators, some 30,000, who came to see Harland keep goal, were entitled to their money back on the score of false pretences. Play was so one-sided, yet poor, that one fell to looking for statistic.
A PENALTY REVERSED!
For instance, Everton in their last seven games have appeared against red-jerseyed men, and Raitt in taking a free kick for the penalty shoot was said to be taking a penalty the wrong way. At last the Everton forwards broke out into a desire for shooting. Hart had made his left wing flag, and when Williams was let in with a gift chance through Turnbull faltering, Dunn  brought off a brilliant save from William at point-blank range, and also caught a drive from Chadwick. The real truth was, however, that a John Rutherford in the field would have made all the difference to the Arsenal. Harland got his first actual test when Dr. Paterson made a telling centre. The Irish goalkeeper appeared to go too far out to the ball, and realising his mistake, he leaped up and just managed to put his hand to the ball to get it up and over for a corner. When the corner was taken Arsenal were prevailed from scoring by Raitt acting as sentinel on the goal-line for Harland. After this Williams made a surprise shot following a Fleetwood dribble, that Dunn pushed out very cleverly, and then the Arsenal right wing pair missed glorious chances after McDonald had been at fault in trying to dribble through three men unaided. We had seen more real football in the last five minutes than in all the rest of the game. Chedgzoy joined in the spirit of the thing by shooting, and wherein his shot was blocked one by Williams was saved. Following this there was a peculiar incident, Hart being charged somewhat viciously by Roe at centre forward. Hart went up to pay a vote of thanks to Roe, and the latter actually butted his head into Hart’s face.

EVERTON RES v  BRADFORD RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 4, 1922
Harrison and Forbes scored. Half-time; Bradford Res 0, Everton Res 2.

GEORGE BREWSTER TRANSFERRED TO WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS.
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Monday 06 November 1922
George Brewster, captain of Everton, has been transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers at a fee which is record for latter club. Brewster, who is a centre half, is a native of Woodside. and was previously with Aberdeen. ' In 1920 he was transferred to Everton at a fee of £2400. He was capped for Scotland against England two seasons ago. Recently Brewster has not been appearing regularly in the Everton first eleven, and it was known for some time he was desirous of a change of club. Wolverhampton Wanderers are in the Second Division of the English League, and the club is meantime in danger of relegation. A player of fine physique, Brewster, if he strikes his form, should prove a great assel the " Wolves."

A NARROW WIN
November 6, 1922. The Liverpool Evening Express
The A.B.C. of Bradshaw
By CRI
Everton with a point per match stand in a fair position, and when one looks at the table there is not a great deal between the clubs. Friends of the Goodison Park brigade, however, would like to see the Blues doing much better. The display on Saturday was not at all convincing and on the whole the match was disappointing. Both sets of forwards lacked imitative and perhaps the Everton line was the best of two very moderate vanguards. The Arsenal men did little, so well did the home halves stick to the task of thwarting the efforts of the visitors, while the backs array’s seemed to be equal to the demands made upon them, Raitt was perhaps the most effective and his save on the goal line with Harland beaten was a fine one. But it is nothing new for Raitt to head out in this fashion. He has done it before several times, the Scot having the happy knack of placing himself to the right of the custodian when danger threatens from corner kicks.
Clever Harland
That Harland is a clever keeper was demonstrated by the manner, in which he saved the few shots which came his way. He had very little to do, but when he is more fully tested I expect him to prove exceptionally skilful. Quite the feature of a moderate game was the fine defensive efforts of Frank Bradshaw. I saw him (write “Liver-“) play against Everton for Sheffield Wednesday in the Cup final of 1907, and later as inside left for Everton; but I have never seen Bradshaw play so effectively. Certainly his forward experience enabled him to know how to deal with oncoming opponents and the coolness with which he turned the ball aside to gain position for clearing was amazing. He took liberties but the moves came off. His play was very like that of McConnachie at his best. Considering the time Bradshaw has been in football he is remarkably quick and clean in his work. He knows the game from A to Z. Fleetwood was sound at centre-half and Hart and Peacock got through a deal of good work. The attacking line never seemed to combine effectively. Certainly the vanguard was not nearly so good as against the Forest. Chadwick just lacks the extra yard, but of course, the centre-forward has not had a great deal of experience of League football. Williams and Reid formed the better wing. Irvine worked hard, though not at his best and Chedgzoy was not as happy as usual in his centring.
George Brewster
The departure of George Brewster was not altogether surprising as the Scot felt being dropped very keenly, especially as he was the captain. Several clubs had inquired about the tall pivot, but arrangements were come to late on Saturday night that he should join Wolverhampton. The figure has not been disclosed but is sure to be a stiff one as the Blues handed over £2,500 to Aberdeen when bring Brewster to Goodison Park. Whatever the Wanderers have paid, however, should be a good investment as “the Jester” should fir their style of play and the midland club are so low in the table that new blood is obviously needed if they are to face the future with equanimity.

EVERTON 1 ARSENAL 0
November 6, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON NARROW WIN.
POOR GAME AT GOODISON PARK.
HARLAND DEBUT.
Everton had to be satisfied with a very modest victory as the result of their meeting with the Arsenal at Goodison Park on Saturday afternoon. The game was disappointing, much of the play exceedingly poor. Interest centred in the debut of Harland, the Irish International goalkeeper recently signed by Everton. The test was by no means a severe one but Harland gave sufficient evidence of his ability to justify the excellent opinion formed of his skill on previous occasions. The stiffest task came when Dr. Patterson sent in a high shot that almost went under the bar, and Harland showed resource in the way he got the ball over the bar after appearing to misjudge the fight of the ball. From a spectators point of view, the contest was well nigh featureless, because the forward work of both sides was extremely poor. There was a lack of penetrative power, and the game was half an hour old before Arsenal forced their first corner. The goalkeeper certainly had little to do in the first half, but afterwards there was more liveliness, and with Arsenal always threatening to rob Everton of their small lead, interest was maintained.
BRADSHAW'S CLEVERNESS.
The defence of both sides was excellent, and none did better than Bradshaw, the ex-Everton forward. He frequently held up the Everton forwards in masterly fashion, and his neat touches and clever placing made him one of the most prominent players on the field. Turnbull was inclined to recklessness, but he got through a great amount of work with credit. The Everton backs were very sound, and, as already indicated, Harland made a promising start. Dunn, in the Arsenal goal was more frequently in action, and he made a number of brilliant saves. The Everton half-backs made a formidable line, and much of the Arsenal's ineffectiveness due to the splendid tackling of the intermediate line. Williams was forceful, and did most of the shooting, but Reid was rarely in evidence. Chadwick was slow and lost a number of the openings. There was little cohesion on the right wing and the forward work generally was very ragged. The Arsenal attack suffered from the same defects, and the half-backs were good spoilers but had a poor idea of linking up with the forwards.
THE ONLY GOAL.
The early play was all in favour of Everton, and for a long period the Arsenal were on the defence. The backs, however, were able to keep the Everton forwards in check, and Dunn had only one shot to negotiate in the first quarter of an hour and that when Williams head in. Dunn cleverly caught the ball, although he was almost surprised. He had no chance of saving the shot when Williams scored at the end of nineteen minutes' play. The ball was crossed from the Everton right, and although Bradshaw touched it, he was unable to stop the ball and Williams went through to score, a capital goal. There was very little incident in the play to the interval, and the best effort the Arsenal made was good play by Roe that was ruined by White inability to reach the ball at a crucial moment. There was more vigour in the play after the interval and Dunn made two wonderful saves in rapid succession. Williams got past the Arsenal defence with Turnbull miskick and shot from almost point blank range, and Dunn parried the shot in brilliant fashion. Then Chadwick followed with another fine effort, and again Dunn got to the ball low down at the corner. Harland caught a shot by Roe, and shortly afterwards he made his best save from a shot by Patterson, when he tipped the ball over the bar, and Raitt prevented the Everton goal from disaster by heading out from the goal line. The offside tactics employed by both sides did not aid to the attractiveness of the game, but play was certainly more interesting than in the first half. Patterson lost a capital opening created by White, and Irvine was charged off the ball when he got through the Arsenal defence. White who had sustained several minor injuries on, was forced to retire just before the end. Teams : - Everton: - Harland, goal, Raitt, and McDonald, backs, Peacock, Fleetwood, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, and Reid, forwards. Arsenal: - Dunn, goal, Bradshaw, and Turnbull, backs, Milne, Graham, and Whittaker, half-backs, Dr. Patterson, White, Roe, Boreham, and Toner, forwards.

BRADFORD CITY RESERVES 1 EVERTON RESERVES 2
November 6, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Everton Reserves played one of the best games seen at Valley Parade this season. They were too clever for the Bradford combination, and the forwards ran through the home defence in the first half time after time. Weak clearance by McLaren, the Bradford goalkeeper, resulted in Harrison and Forbes scoring, the Everton players being quick to grasp openings. Roberts had to retire early in the second half with a badly sprained leg, and this upset the Liverpool team and levelled play up. Chadber, as the result of a penalty for hands against Brown, scored for the home team. Fern had not much to do in goal, being well covered by Downs and Livingstone, the Scotsman being the better back. Grenyer was the pick of the half-backs, and kept Bradford's right wing well in hand. Harrison and Wall were a fine wing pair, and the former was the best man on the field. Forbes up to his injury kept the front line going finely. Parry put across some fine centres, and was well led by Harrison.

ST HELENS JUNCTION 0 EVERTON “A” 0
November 6 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
St. Helens Junction entertained Everton “A” and after an evenly contested game neither side could claim an advantage. The visitors had the advantage of a strong wind in the first half, but the home defence was sound, and the interval arrived with a clean sheet. Turning round, the game was strenuously contested, Pimblett and Matthews having hard lines in not opening the home team's account. Kemp in the Everton “A” goal, was very safe.

EVERTON TRANSFER BREWSTER.
November 6, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
The Everton Club has parted with still another player, and the transfer of George Brewster, the Scottish International centre half-back, to Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday must have come as a big surprise to the majority of the club's followers. Brewster joined Everton in 1920, and the following season played centre-half for Scotland against England. He was the captain of the Everton team this season and the Wanderers must have paid their record transfer fee to secure his services.

EVERTON’S CAPTAIN GOES TO WOLVERHAMPTON
The Athletic News- Monday, November 6, 1922
Everton have figured very prominently in the transfers of the week. They have secured A. Harland, the Irish International goalkeeper, who made his first appearance in the League team against the Arsenal on Saturday, and they have parted with two their players. The departure of George Brewster, their captain and centre half-back, to Wolverhampton Wanderers has created a great surprise on Merseyside. Brewster was very popular with the players, and when, at the outset of the season they were invited by the directors to select a captain, they unanimously chose him for the position. Brewster joined Everton from Aberdeen on New Year’s Day, 1920, and played many fine games for the club. He was injured in the Blackburn Rovers game on September 9, and since then had not been able to regain his position in the team owing to the capable manner in which Fleetwood has filled the position. Earlier in the week the club transferred Moffatt, the centre-forward they secured from East Fife, to Wrexham, to whom they had previously handed over Jackson, another centre-forward, whom they brought down from Vale of Leven.

ARSENAL’S FRAILTY
The Athletic News- Monday, November 6, 1922
EVERTON’S NEW GOALKEEPER
EVERTON 1 ARSENAL 0
By Junius
Those who made the Journey to Goodison Park to see Everton’s new goalkeeper, Harland, the Irish International, who was secured during the week, were disappointed, not because of any shortcomings on the part of the debutant, but because he had not the opportunity of showing his skill. He had little to do, but what work came his way was done well and without ostentation. There was little play of a constructive character, and the work of the Everton inside forwards left much to be desired. The lack of a capable leader was never more apparent than in the first half-hour when the wing men harassed the defence and centred with precision that invited goals. During this period little indeed was seen of the Arsenal forwards, and though they improved before the interval, and during the whole of the second period worked like galley slaves, there was not a marksman among them.
The Only Goal.
The game had been in progress 17 minutes when Williams scored what proved to be the only goal in somewhat lucky fashion. Just prior to his success he had overrun an effort with no one to beat but Dunn, and on coming again he profited by Bradshaw touching the ball in its transit from the right. He was thus left onside and with an easy task. Chadwick had several opportunities of rounding off the work of his wing men, but was always just that vital yard short, and the Arsenal defenders were enabled to clear. The only dangerous movement by the visitors in the first period was checked by Raitt, who beat White for possession, and up to the half-way stage it had been Everton’s game. The Arsenal attack did better in the second portion, advancing in promising style, only to finish badly. Their best effort came from Paterson, whose shot Harland turned over the bar, but the goalkeeper was hopelessly beaten by a header from Roe, and Raitt, standing on the goal line, luckily headed clear. Of the Everton forwards Reid and Williams were a pair who knew each other’s requirements, and co-ordinated with skill and judgment. They could not complain of the support accorded them by the half-backs, who gave them every opportunity. Hart played a polished game, and Milne laboured ineffectively to prevent progress along this flank. Chadwick, on the heavy ground, was decidedly slow, and the Arsenal backs displayed both resource in tackling and clearing, he had not a very successful afternoon. Chedgzoy was not in sparkling vein, as he hesitated when a cross would have been of advantage to the inside men.
Arsenal’s Weak Forwards.
The Arsenal forwards were never convincing, though it should be pointed out that injuries caused a reconstruction of the line. Paterson and Boreham, the former figuring at outside-right, were alone in promising work, and the former was unfortunate in losing the assistance of White just before the finish. Fleetwood was a great defender, and kept a watchful eye on Roe, but Peacock was inclined to over-elaboration. Still, the line compared most favourably with the opposing trio. Bradshaw was exceptionally cool and collected, and occasionally made some clever clearances at close quarters, while Turnbull was capable and industrious, and at no time averse to putting Everton’s forward line out of play. McDonald and Raitt always seemed to have something in reserve, and were rarely extended. Dunn accomplished some excellent work, which, he crowned five minutes from the close with a grand save from a strong drive by Williams from eight yards range. Everton,—Harland; Raitt,McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, and Reid. Arsenal .—Dunn; Bradshaw, Turnbull; Milne, Graham, Whittaker; Dr. A. J. Paterson, White, Roe, B. Boreham, and Toner. Referee: A. H. Kingscott, New Sawley.

EVERTON SCRAPE THROUGH
The Liverpool Daily Courier -November 6, 1922
INEPT FORWARD DISPLAY
Bradshaw the hero
By F.M. N
EVERTON 1 ARSENAL 0
POINTS ARE BADLY NEEDED AT GOODISON Park, and for that reason the narrow victory over the Arsenal was most welcome, but that is the only satisfaction to be gained from the game which was a very moderate one between two poor sides. I have no seen more inept forward play for some time than that served up on Saturday. If Everton’s attack was ill-balanced, and always devoid of method, the visitors were even worse in this respect. Certainly on the form display neither side will pull up any tress. The home quintetts was ragged, there being few combined efforts, and generally speaking, the Arsenal backs were masters of the situation almost throughout the whole ninety minutes, and certainly Fazackerley’s absence was felt.
BRADSHAW THE ICEBERG
At times it was rather amazing to see the liberties taken by the visiting defenders, and perhaps no finer exposition of the back play has been seen this season than that given by Frank Bradshaw, the old Everton forward. He was coolness personified his neat touches, instead of wild kicking at close quarters, being skilful in the extreme. He performed his task with infinite case, and certainly he was the most accomplished back on the field. The home spectators did not grudge him praise either, and his skilful manceuvres were frequently applauded. Everton were rather lucky to win when we remember that it was only the judgement of Raitt in taking up position on the line with Harland beaten that saved the goal on one occasion. There was a claim for offside, too when Williams scored, but the fact that Bradshaw touched the ball gave Williams the opportunity to go through. He seized the chance like the good forward he is.
HARLAND’S DEBUT
Harland, the new Irish keeper, did not have a great deal to do, but he did quite sufficient to convince the onlookers of his ability. He saved the few shots which came his way in masterly fashion, though he was once almost deceived by a swerving ball from Dr. Paterson. Raitt was the better of two good backs, and the halves stood out in bold relief, though I have seen all three play better. Still, they kept a sure grip on the forwards opposed to them. The home forwards failed to make the most of their opportunities when neat goal. Chedgzoy did not reach his true form, his centres lacking direction, and though Irvine worked hard, as also did Williams, Chadwick was not a good leader. He still has a lot to learn. The Arsenal forwards accomplished very little, Paterson perhaps being the best of a poor lot. The halves were sound in defence, notably Graham, and Turnbull and Dunn gave Bradshaw splendid assistance in thwarting the efforts of the home vanguard. Some feeling crept into the play towards the end, and the referee failed to notice an incident between two players when they purposely bumped their heads together. However, the display of temper was only momentary and nothing serious happened. White retired just before the end with a damaged leg. Teams; Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, Reid. Arsenal; Dunn; Bradshaw, Turnbull; Milne, Graham, Whittaker; Dr. Paterson, White, Roe, B. Boreham, Toner.

BREWSTER FOR WOLVES
The Liverpool Daily Courier, Monday, November 6, 1922
Everton have parted with a number of players recently and the latest departure from the camp is George Brewster. The popular centre half back and captain of the team has been transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers. The transfer was completed after the game at Goodison Park on Saturday, and Brewster is expected to turn out for his new club next Saturday. Brewster came to Everton several seasons ago from Aberdeen and has since played for Scotland against England. A smart player when at his best he has not enjoyed good fortune at Everton, and he recently lost his place in the senior team as pivot. If he strikes his true form at Wolverhampton he will prove of immense worth to the Midland side. Standing 6ft in height, Brewster is especially clever with his head. The Scot is a charming fellow off the field and possesses such a fine sense of humour that he is known as “The Jester.” Brewster’s many friends on Merseyside will wish him all the best of luck with his new club.

BREWSTER JOINS THE WOLF BRIGADE
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, November 6, 1922
Bee’s Notes
How time flies -and with the memory of times! It is only two months since Everton started their season with Brewster as captain. It was a popular choice, for George was very happy, very interesting, and very funny. He was to be leader, yet now he has passed to the Midlands, following another centre-half back from Everton (Bob Young), Wolverhampton signed Brewster on Saturday night. It was all done in a moment, and it is strange that Brewster should leave, because he is unable to get his places through the solid work put in by Fleetwood. Brewster had recently kept goal in a reserve match in such a way as to inspire the belief that he might make a change of position, but not a change of club. He was keeping goal for Salt (injured), and he made some really marvellous saves- in fact, his autograph was sought he was actually keeping goal! Wolverhampton Wanderers sough and obtained his autograph to a form, not a book. I do not forget that last season Brewster was getting goals when forwards could not get them, and that he nodded the all-important goal which beat Sheffield United after Everton had seemed incapable of saving themselves in the race against relegation. He was capped in the big match at Hampden two years ago, and was one of a fine, conquering side. We wish him well in the new quarters. Ex-Evertonians always seem to do well; Brewster should be no exception in the Second Division fare. Look at Bradshaw on Saturday. There was an ex-Evertonian, stoutly yet trimly built- a man full of muscle, full of confidence, and positively carrying his wild partner. Moreover, Bradshaw did things in such a nonchalant and almost cheeky fashion, that all liberties seemed to come alike to him. Yet memory reminded us that after he had scored at Glossop in a cup-tie and had been the only man to do himself and his club justice, he was deposed by Clennell! Football is a quaint business, and often provides romance-and some tears. It was Frank Bradshaw who wired me after his signing by the Arsenal, “Thank you for being the only man who has had the courage of his convictions and good enough to publish them.”
A GREAT DISPLAY
Undoubtedly Bradshaw stood out on his own by reason of his method of clearing. He always did something when in a difficult position, and it was the way he dribbled away from danger that caused locals to give him the glad hand. To my mind, there was another man who stood out boldly-I refer to Hunter Hart, whose game was of high class and very interesting to watch. He was wonderfully practical, too. Then why did the other members fail so signally? It is hard to define unless they got offside at the back of their mind every time they intended to make a move. This offside interference is becoming a chronic nuisance to even those, like myself, who find in it no unlawful thing. The game was undoubtedly poor, and it would seem that Everton play down to the level of the opposition-which is a characteristic of some people in any walk of sports life. Arsenal on this showing want a lot of gunmen to do some good work. Boreham is not improving. Dr. Paterson is not an outside right although he was very useful with his corner kicks, which please note, he took with the left foot. There was little to enjoy in Turnbull’s wild lunges; in fact, some of them were under the ban of “dangerous play” But what shall we say of the whole Arsenal front line? They did not Roe in with each other. Combination was absent and yet I thought Roe make a really good player. He must needs keep out of his work that butting business that he perpetrated on Hart- quite one of the oddest things seen in football for some time. And the referee saw it, but did not act upon the order of Roe’s going!
IRISHMAN’S DEBUT
Harland was little tested. He is not used to being out of work, whether he kept goal or kept the peace in Ireland. He has generally been a much-buffeted man. However, his early dive after a ball, and his late-on recovery after having gone too far out to coach a ball were characteristic of the man, and showed what he can do. His length of kicks, too, was rather surprising, for one would not call him a big man by any means. In front of him Raitt played a complete and solid game, and when he went to Harland’s aid to kick away from the goal line he saved a point and a pound going to London. Peacock and Fleetwood played their best games, and were much “concerned” with Arsenal’s lack of fire. The home forwards did not get moving smoothly, and I reckon Irvine had so many heavy thigh injuries early on that he could not do himself justice. He went on playing as though nothing had happened, but I guess he’ll be feeling more than sore to-day. Chadwick was slow moving. He, perhaps, got on the crowd’s nerves by this slowness. But I would counsel patience where he is concerned, for he can hit a ball hard, and he is not afraid to shoot- wherefore it is not wise to get rid of a man hastily. Chadwick should try to speed up, and to take the ball with either foot. Williams and Irvine were the more subtle wing, and Reid perhaps the best forward because he was so certain in everything he did. He is seemed to Lacey in his sure touch to centre.

SAM FAZACKERLEY TO WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS
November 8, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Wolverampton Wanderers who surprising move on Saturday, by securing Brewster, Everton Scottish International centre half, were concerned in another important transfer by the same club yesterday when they signed Sam Fazackerley the inside right who was obtain from Sheffield United in November 1920, a fee exceeding of £4,000. Fazackerley had previously play for Hull City and Preston North End. Everton have now parted with five of their players during the last few weeks.

FAZACKERLEY LEAVES EVERTON
The Liverpool Daily Courier -Wednesday, November 8, 1922
ANOTHER RECRUIT FOR THE “WOLVES”
Rumours regarding the departure of Stanley Fazackerley from Everton have been “broadcasted” about the country for months. It is now officially announced by the Goodison Park club that the player has followed his club mate, Brewster to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Fazackerley came to Everton from Sheffield United three seasons ago at what was then a record transfer fee of £4,000. On his day he is one of the cleverest forwards in the game, and has occupied both the centre-forward and inside right berths with distinction. Unfortunately the relations between player and club have not been of the smoothness, and his appearance in the premier eleven the season have been only fitful. His last game with the “Blues” was against Notts Forest on Saturday week, but although he gave a bright display he was missing from the team against the Arsenal last Saturday. Fazackerley never secured his International cap, but formed a member of the Football Association team which toured South Africa, just prior to joining Everton. He was with Preston North End, before joining Sheffield United, and ne of the rumours current was that he would re-join the Deepdale team.

STAN FAZACKERLEY “ADDED TO THE LIST”
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, November 8, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Everton make no changes for next Saturday’s side. The reserve team at home to Bradford City reserve is again a hot combination;- Fern; Downs, Livingstone; Brown, Caddick, Weller; Parry, Miller, Virr, Wall, and Harrison.
When Brewster left Everton the surprise in the city was great. There was also surprise that he should have gone to Wolverhampton. Now there is a further bombing party at work, and the outcome has been that Stan Fazackerley has bee “added to the list,” and, surprising to relate, has also gone to Wolverhampton Wanderers. What do you think of it all? It means that Everton have decided to sink names and go in for the younger generation. They have decided on a clean sweep, and there are other names;- not so famous as those who have “gone before” that will be sought by other clubs. The news of the probable leave-taking of Stan, and the club which would sign him, was made known exclusively last night by the “Echo,” which continues to score heavily all along the line where “live” news is concerned. Fazackerley cost Everton £4,000 in November, 1920. His career has been a bundle of movement. He has travelled America, he has toured South Africa, his clubs have included Preston, Accrington, Hull, Sheffield United, Everton- and now Wolverhampton. Moreover, it must not be forgotten that a long, long time ago the “Echo” published a paragraph stating that he then wanted to go to Bolton. This was hotly denied by the club chairman, but it was true, and is now known to have been true.
THE REASON
Why has Fazackerley been transferred at all? Had it been a month ago, no one would have marvelled, but it is only a fortnight since Stanley was drafted into the senior side, and played good class football. I have had an interview with him concerning the matter and he says in effect that he took umbrage at being left out of a side that had won well, and in view of the fact that he scored, and apparently in his own view and in other people’s view he had played one of his best games. Of course, the directors were placed in an awkward position. Here was the true state of the poll. Irvine was engaged at the international, Fazackerley was brought in Irvine or Fazackerley was the question. Irvine was recognised as first team inside right and Fazackerley was looked upon as much older than the Irishman, therefore there was more to be gained by playing the younger member. I know that Fazackerley stated to the officials of the club his chagrin at being left out of the senior side and in fact, he made a request concerning the team sheet, not the “Put me on the list” request that usually arises. Hence it was not surprising to find his name sought by another club. “Fazzy” is an artist on the ball, and flicks a ball-in-transit better than any means I have seen. His laissez faire appearance leads to many people imagining that he was not working for his living. However he did not more by his cute methods than the average forward who dashes about to no purpose. Of course, it cannot be denied that he had gone a shade slow this season. However, Wolves think that he won’t be too slow for them in getting goals and balancing their attack. He is just the opposite type of player to that which the Wolves have cultivated in the past, when they went for the dashing element. Fazackerley lives at Prescot, married a Sheffield lady, has “sporting interest,” plays a great game of billiards, looks the Bead Brummel of the football world, is tall, handsome, gentled, was “out” of some summer wages through refusing to sign on for Everton at the back end of the season, refused for a time to live in Liverpool, and then got a half measure arrangement. Played for England in the South Africa tour, is looked upon by some as better at centre than inside right, got a Cup medal with Sheffield United in 1915-game played at Old Trafford -is a big friend of Harry Weldon, played one of the greatest games of his life when helping Everton to win a Cup-tie at Sheffield (Wednesday’s ground) and despite the chronic knocking about he got he refused to let his temper get the better of him, and he is, as far as I can remember, the only player who has had to yield up the whole of his transfer benefit money. He was signed for Sheffield, and they gave him a hundred pounds or so, but he had to return it when the authorities decided that he had forced his club to put him on the transfer list. A curious mixture, is it not? But Fazackerley as a footballer and as a man I shall always call most engaging and decent.

PERTINENT OR IMPORTINENT?
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, 9, 1922
Bee’s Notes
“Tis-Tas” writes;- I dislike at any time criticising either the players or directors of a football team, usually preferring to believe they both act with the best intentions for the good of their team; but one is sometimes compelled to ask pertinent questions., Everton’s display was unsatisfactory, and in spite of their gaining the full points, similar displays will land them nearer the bottom than the top of the League chart. The previous performance was much better, but still left a lot to be desired, and it is, I opine, common ground among a large number of spectators that better players are “left out” of the first team. To begin with, I do not cavil at the dropping of Harrison or Fern. Now, with all due respect to Reid (who is not playing badly), when at long last the directors made a move, why did not they bring in Alford, the best outside left on the books, who given a fair trial, is a coming international. Why leave out Fazackerley, the only “real” centre forward on the books? (now that Blair has gone to Oldham. If the Everton Club has better players for positions (and in my opinion they have), then the players should be chosen for duty; or, in other words, duly and automatically selected for first team engagements.

EVERTON SIGN JUNIOR
November 10, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Everton have signed on a sixteen year-old boy by the name of Ellis Rimmer, out-side left of Northern Nomads, he has been considerable experience in school boy football and in that section has appeared in five International matches and one county game, and also had a trail in the intonation schools match. He stands 5ft 9ins and weights 10 stone.

EVERTON CHANCE AT HIGHBURY
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, November 10, 1922
Bee’s Notes
EVERTON’S NICE CHANCE
Everton at Highbury, will be able to claim that they have at last overcome the Arsenal-never mind by what means or by what margin. Everton have generally had a sorry time against the Arsenal, and now that the corner has been turned I think we can look for a further victory for the Goodison brigade. If Arsenal get some idea of attack they will make the Everton defence work. If Everton don’t improve in their tactics and their shots in the attacking line, then the Arsenal will be given a rare chance to snatch points. I don’t think Everton’s forwards will be as insipid as last week, and I hope they will keep the ball on the turf and push it forward, with a shot coming so soon as a chance is making its appearance. Arsenal are a bad side, Everton are not. That is the foundation of my suggestion that Everton will win to-morrow at the Arsenal ground. Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, D. Reid. Arsenal; Gunn’ Bradshaw, Turnbull; Milne, Graham,. Whittaker; Dr. Paterson, White, Roe, E. Boreham, Toner.

“BLUES” AT HIGHBURY
The Liverpool Daily Courier- Saturday, November 11, 1922
RUTHERFORD RETURNS TO ARSENAL ATTACK
Everton tackle the Arsenal at Highbury and will have to improve on last week’s display to bring back the points. The Blues field the same eleven as last week but on the London side Rutherford returns to outside right. Dr. Paterson crossing over to his original position to the exclusion of Toner. The re-appearance of “Jock” in the team will not make Everton’s task any easier but if the forwards find the shooting boots they mislaid at Goodison Park they should be at least equal to a division of the points.

EVERTON MAKE NO CHANGES
The Liverpool Echo- Saturday, November 11, 1922
Stork’s Notes
EVERTON AT HIGHBURY
I was not able to attend the Everton-Arsenal match at Goodison Park last Saturday, being called elsewhere but from all accounts Everton were worthy of their victory and if they had taken all their chances the result would have been a bigger triumph. The Arsenal are a much better side when facing their own crowd, and the Everton advance guards will have to show better penetrative powers if they are to return from Highbury with points. Liverpool, Burnley, Cardiff City, and West Bromwich Albion have all bended the knee to the Gunners on the Highbury greensward, so it behoves the visitors to sit up and take notice. Isn’t it amazing how old Evertonians crop up and do well against their old colleagues? Bradshaw, the ex-Everton forward, now the Arsenal’s captain and strong full-back, played a great game, and it was due to him to a great extent that Everton’s goal crop was kept down to the meagre one. Many were surprised at Bradshaw’s cleverness and cool check. He was in no wise perturbed, and it mattered little whether he was in front of goal or elsewhere, he still kept the level head and his clearance were always useful and forward. The middle line is only just ordinary but like their townsmen, Tottenham, their forwards are poor. Dr. Paterson the famous amateur, is only showing moderate form, while Roe, Boreham, White, and Toner are not showing the thrustfulness that makes for goals. How they will fare with their forward changes is a matter for speculation, but they will have to be at their best to break down the fine defence of McDonald, Raitt, and the new goalkeeper, Harland who, I am told had an afternoon’s idleness, but when called upon, which was only on rare occasions he proved beyond doubt that he will be safe when matters are otherwise. Everton have not a convincing away record to date, but they should and would collect points from the Arsenal if they would shoot often and hard. They are inclined to fall to the standard of the opposition, and I prefer them against sterner stuff than the Londoners. Everton have my vote; Teams; Arsenal; Dunn; Bradshaw, Turnbull; Milne, Graham, Whittaker; Rutherford, Blyth, Roe, Boreham, and Dr. Paterson. Everton.- Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, and Reid.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, November 11, 1922
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON IN LONDON
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, November 11, 1922
UNCHANGED SIDE FOR THE ARSENAL GAME
HOME SIDE’S INTRODUCTIONS
F.E.H. DESCRIBES A TOUGH AND EVEN GAME
Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, D. Reid. Arsenal; Gunn; Bradshaw, Turnbull; Milne, Graham, Whittaker; Rutherford, Blyth, Roe, Boreham, Dr. Paterson. Referee; Mr. A. H. Kingscott, Derby.
EVERTON WIN 2-1
Everton won last week against the Arsenal, and though by common consent the game was not a good one it suffered to bring Everton a welcome victory and a well-earned one, too, while it added to the confidence of the side that is having quite a fair run without interruption. Arsenal could not desire to play last week’s eleven, and they thoroughly enjoyed the prospect of old-man Rutherford’s return to the attack, which allowed Dr. Paterson to go to his proper berth- outside left. The Everton players did not reach London till nine o’clock last evening, and following supper proceeded quietly to bed. This morning found everyone thinking of the great silence observance, and the officials and players deposited a wreath at the Cenotaph, with the words, “We remember.” There were other tributes from football clubs, and they were not forgotten by the great concourse which thronged Whitehall. The afternoon was mild and misty, and the attendance was not too great when the teams appeared. The ground, though in good condition, was slightly on the soft side. The Arsenal, as already published, made several changes from last week, but the Everton directors decided to persevere with the team that won at Goodison Park last Saturday.
AN EXCITING OPENING
Everton started against a slight breeze, and the opening passages proved most exciting, for Boreham, taking a nice pass, put in a hot shot which was well saved by Everton’s new custodian. Arsenal came away again, this time on the right, and after Fleetwood had checked, Roe sent in a likely shot which passed just wide. The visitors made ground alternately on both wings, but finishing badly, and the home vanguard pressed steadily. Raitt made a good and clever clearance from Dr. Paterson, and at the other end Reid was dangerous with a breakaway, but he was not allowed to put in an effective shot. Some loose work in midfield proved of little account, and when Rutherford tried to get through he found Hart and McDonald in the way. The visitors took up the running through Chedgzoy, who did everything but score, and it was not long before the Arsenal were paying pressing attention to Harland. Fortunately Roe and his wings were well off the target and the Irishman was not seriously troubled. Good work on the part of the Everton left, initiated by Hart, opened out opportunities to both Reid and Williams, but Bradshaw blocked the way. The Evertonians were now showing something of their real form, and excitement ran high when Chedgzoy put the ball to Williams, who attempted to open the score with a smart shot, which Gunn turned aside. Still the visitors kept hammering away, and a series of thrills concluded in a long shot from Reid that missed the mark. Arsenal were next in the picture on the left, and Fleetwood had to be attended to through getting turf of turf in his eye.
WILLIAMS OPENS THE SCORE
Following upon this the home left wing showed both dash and persistence, but Paterson’s final shot was inaccurate, Boreham a few moments later, tried to mend matters with a vigorous solo effort, but Harland proved equal to the occasion. At this point Everton forwards fairly took the bit between their teeth. They raced along on the left, and Williams sent in a swift shot, which Dunn only half cleared. The Evertonian caught the rebound with almost catlike agility and drove the ball into the net just out of the keeper’s reach. The Londoners made a spirited reply, and were frequently dangerous, though, speaking generally, McDonald and Raitt were able to keep them at a safe distance. Chedgzoy was going like a greyhound along the wing when he was in collision and hurt on the hip. He speedily recovered, and the next incidents were promising movements by the home left wing player. Peacock and Raitt, however, were both cool and confident, and nothing happened. Everton at the other end were strenuous but combination was woefully lacking, and Reid and Chadwick both failed when chances were offered top them. 
A BLYTH EQUALISER
Ten minutes from the interval both sides began to exercise redoubled energy, and the Arsenal tried to take advantage of the absence of Chedgzoy, who had to leave the field in consequence of the collision to which I have already alluded. They were especially busy on the left, where Paterson sent in a beautiful shot which passed over the bar. The Londoners kept up the pressure, and one of the Everton defenders, slightly miscalculating his kick, enabled Blyth to seize on the leather and score a equaliser. It was a lucky goal, but of course it counted. The next episode was a slight injury to Chadwick who came up against Graham, but it was nothing serious, ands for a time play was mainly in midfield and of a rather happy-go-lucky charcater. Boreham attempted to improve matters with a fast run and a hard oblique shot. Harland, however, was on the qui vive  and cleared with creditable crispness. Just before half-time Williams got through and Whittaker, rushing across, nearly put the ball through his own goal.
Half-time; Arsenal 1, Everton 1.
The first half provided some fast and exciting football, but it would be exaggeration to term it classy combination for on both sides that was conspicuous by its absence, and the finer touches of the game were lacking. Nevertheless, the crowd, which numbered 30,000 appeared to be thoroughly enjoying the game.
CHADWICK SCORES THE SECOND
The mist had intensified when the second half was entered upon. Everton at once made ground in good order, and from a swift pass by Chedgzoy, Chadwick trapped the ball and scored with a rattling good shot. Having gained the lead Everton showed distinct improvement in their attack, both wings being busy. Chedgzoy had returned to his place in the field and this made the balance better. Arsenal at the same time were not flagging in endeavour and following upon a sustained attack Whittaker landed the ball on the top of the net. Harland once showed his nibbleness by running out in order to field the ball before Roe could get to it, and then we saw Reid forcing the pacer at the cost of a corner. The home side were obviously determined to get level again if possible and hot shots were put in by Rutherford and Boreham, but all to no purpose. In the later stages of the contest the struggle became fiercer than ever, and a wonderful rising drive from Blyth was saved in equally wonderful fashion by the Everton goalkeeper, who literally through himself at the ball. The Everton left wing made ground, and Williams shot well but without any luck, and a moment later Irvine tested Dunn with a swift, low drive. The visitors at this point were certainly the better side, and a little more steadiness in front of goal would undoubtedly have borne fruit.
REID CARRIED OFF
Arsenal attacked with tremendous determination in the last stages of the game, and Reid, who seemed to twist his leg, had to be carried off the field. Reid’s injury was tore ligaments of the knee. Just on time Peacock hit the post. Final; Arsenal 1, Everton 2.

EVERTON “A” v  NEW BRIGHTON RES
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, November 11, 1922
The home side were early aggressive, but the sturdy defence set up by Glover and Critchlow kept the visitors goal intact. Later New Brighton came into their own, and Bryson opened their account with a hard drive following a Leadbetter centre. Glover placed them further ahead from a penalty kick.
Half-time; New Brighton Res 2, Everton A 0

CENTRAL LEAGUE
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, November 11, 1922
EVERTON RES v  BRADFORD CITY RES
At Goodison Park. The Everton team included Downs, Fern, and Harrison. Bradford made one change, Coulson for Cheetham at left back. The opening play was fast, and both ends received rapid visits. Downs was only just in time to pull up Chalmers when the latter had only Fern to beat. Afterwards Virr looked like running through but was well held by Bramley. During the first 15 minutes Everton held the balance of play, and their forwards indulged in some pretty passing, Bradford’s keeper being called upon to save a daisy cutter from Harrison, and another fine centre from the latter player left Parry in a fine shooting position. The shot was hard and true, but the keeper effected a fine clearance. A nice movement by the Bradford left carried a lot of pressure from the home goal, which was only received by McCourt fouling Livingstone. Bradford were now having a little more of the play, and Downs punted clear under pressure. Fern had to clear a good attempt by Thomas and another shot by McCourt, who harassed the ‘keeper a lot before he could clear. Everton again took up the running, and Harrison kept sending in good centres, which Virr on two occasions might have converted. The home goal was almost captured through good work by Cant, who raced past Downs and when a goal looked certain Weller nipped in from somewhere and cleared. The Bradford centre a few minutes later shot over when only 15 yards from goal. Everton were certainly the more polished side, but frequently overdid their passing when a shot at goal might have borne fruit. At one time Downs was well beaten, and had Chalmers run through instead of parting there would not have been an onside decision. However, the best shot of the match was sent in by Virr, who was only inches wide with as ground drive. At last a goal came to the Blues after Miller had hard lines with a header which rebounded from the crossbar and Caddick receiving possession, beat McLaren with a first time drive five minutes from the interval.
Half-time; Everton Res 1, Bradford City Res 0.

ARSENAL 1 EVERTON 2
November 13, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON WIN IN LONDON.
ARSENAL LOSE A HARD GAME.
The Evertonians have every reason to congratulate themselves upon their victory over the Arsenal at Highbury on Saturday. The win was all the more meritorious inasmuch as they had two players rather badly damaged in the course of the game. This naturally proved a handicap, but having gained the lead, they were able, to hold it to the close of a strenuous contest. It was not a particularly scientific exhibition though there were flashes of really good football at times, especially among the half-backs. On the general run of the play a draw would perhaps have been the most accurate result, for the Arsenal forwards were rather more in the picture than “their opponents.” It was the work of the second and third line that preserved the balance, and ultimately led to the hanging of the scale in Everton's favour. In spite of a rather dismal afternoon, there was an attendance of 30,000 people, and as we have intimated, there was no lack of incident in the course of the ninety minutes.
STORY OF THE GOALS.
The Londoners set a capital pace, and in the first few minutes of the encounter Borham, who thoroughly played very cleverly gave Harland something to think about. He shot twice with great power, but without definite effect. Everton settled down after a time and the forward line moving in unison, Williams got possession. He sent the ball straight to Dunn, but the latter only partially cleared, and the Everton player, taking the rebound tapped the ball and scored with a well-judged shot. Shortly after this Chedgzoy was in collision with Turnbull, and had to leave the field, though he was able to return a little later. Meanwhile the Arsenal forwards were displaying great grit, and in a combined attack the ball cured off the foot of one the Everton players, and Blyth seizing the opportunity scored an equalising goal. This was rather in the nature of a grit goal, for it was certainly quite unpremeditated. In the second period the play was keener than ever and Everton put the seal upon their success, when Chadwick taking a pass from the right managed to beat Dunn after Turnball had vainly attempted to put him offside. The home forwards displayed great spirit in trying once again to get on level terms, both Dr. Patterson and the veteran Rutherford sending in some perfectly timed centres. These however, were not allowed to fructify, Fleetwood shadowing Roe whenever the latter tried to get through. On one occasion Boreham just failed to equalise, and a little later Reid strained the ligaments of his ankle, and had to be carried off the field in obvious pain. In spite of this, Everton made a last rally, and Peacock hit the post with a fierce drive.
THE PLAYERS.
The Everton forwards were not quite convincing in the matter of combination, though there was individual skill. Chadwick showed a better appreciation of the niceties of the game and both Williams and Irvine did well. The wingers, as already mentioned were hurt, but prior to their accidents they gave quite a satisfactory account of themselves. All the halves were good, and the defence was sound. Harland though beaten once, created a highly favourable impression. The Arsenal are by no means a great side, yet there were many points of excellence about their play. Both the wings were lively, and Bradshaw played with considerable judgement. Teams: - Arsenal: - Gunn, goal, Turnbull, and Bradshaw, backs, Whittaker, Graham, and Milne, half-backs, Dr. Patterson, Boreham, Roe, Blyth, and Rutherford forwards. Everton: - Harland, goal, Raitt, and McDonald, backs, Peacock, Fleetwood, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, and Reid, forwards. Referee Mr. A.H. Kingscott.

EVERTON RESERVES 2 BRADFORD CITY RESERVES 0
November 13, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
At Goodison Park, Everton included Fern, Downs, and Harrison, and after their victory at Bradford last week it was fully expected they would gain a further two points. Play was fast and interesting throughout. Everton fully deserved the points, for they were easily the better balanced team, especially in the second half, when they showed fine understanding. Bradford made many advances chiefly through fine work on the left, and Cant in the centre fed his wings well, but they found Downs, who was in splendid form, and Livingstone hard top beat. During the first thirty minutes, Fern had little to do. The first goal came through Caddick, who took advantage of the goalkeeper's absence in running out to clear a shot by Downs from long range, and at the interval Everton led by a goal to nil. The second half had not been long in progress when the City missed a glorious opportunity to equalise. McCourt after beating Downs, ran close to Fern, but sent his shot over the bar. Everton then put on great pressure, their forwards passing with fine judgement, but overdid the work at close quarters. Virr in the centre tried hard, and shot often, and three of his attempts rebounded from the posts. Virr who took Forbes' place through injury gave a good account of himself. Although Everton pressed continually it was five minutes before the end when Harrison sent in a dropping shot which bounced over the goalkeeper's head into the net. On the run of the game the City were lucky to escape with such a small margin against them. They were saved by the fine goalkeeping of Mclaren.

EVERTON “A” 0 NEW BRIGHTON RESERVES 3
November 13 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
LIVERPOOL COUNTY COMBINATION
New Brighton Reserves, the visitors to the Townsend-lane enclosure, maintained their position as leaders in the county table at the expense of Everton “A.” Their three-goal victory was well-deserved and demonstrated the value of a tenacious following up policy. The game started with Everton pressing, but their efforts were readily subdued by Critchlow and Glover, the latter playing a brilliant game. At the twentieth minute New Brighton obtained their first goal as the direct result of a fine run and centre by Leadbetter, Bryson sending in a shot which swerved away from Kemp's right hand. The Everton forwards showed speed and combination, McGinney and Snelgrove in particularly making strenuous efforts for an equalising. Their shooting, however, lacked direction and power. A doubtful penalty for hands well taken by Glover presented a second goal to the visitors. The later stages were notable for the fine defence set up by Glover and his colleagues, who succeeded in holding up the Everton attack to such an extent that New Brighton dominated the closing play. Oakes sealed Everton's fate with an unstoppable shot from close in. For the losing side Kemp, McGrae, and McGivney gave a polished exhibition.

IN THE DEPTHS
Athletic News -Monday, November 13 1922
BLOW TO ARSENAL IN SPARKLING STRUGGLE
ARSENAL 1, EVERTON 2
By Vagrant
Onlookers who were not satisfied with the entertainment at Highbury must be difficult to please, for there was scarcely a dull moment from start to finish. Both teams put no end of life and dash into their play, and if there were rather frequent stoppages for injuries these were entirely due to accidents, with one possible exception. Occasionally it appeared as though the visitors had that extra bit of pace forward and the more snap in front of goal, which is all-important, but, on the other hand, there were long periods—especially in the second half—when Everton's defenders were almost overwhelmed. Twenty minutes had been ticked off when. Irvine sent Williams away with a long forward pass, and though Dunn pushed out the first shot in splendid fashion, Williams regained possession, and put Everton ahead. Not long afterwards both Everton backs were at fault in one attack, and during the scrimmage which followed the ball was kicked against BLYTHE whence it bounded into the net.
SPECTACULAR GOAL
The decisive goal was recorded three minutes after the change of ends, and was the proper finish to a splendid movement. All the Everton forwards took part in it before Chedgzoy made the final pass. Chadwick brought the bail under control just outside the penalty area and, taking deliberate aim, beat Dunn with a fine drive. Speed was the keynote of this stirring contest, and it was sounded in the first place by the Arsenal amateur left wing pair—Dr. Paterson, and Reginald Boreham. With quick, short passes, these two made headway at a dazzling pace, both being in their best form. It was Boreham who found most work for Harland, and some of his shots from awkward angles were splendid. But at least twice the inside left missed much easier openings. Roe showed dash without finish in the centre, but it was only at rare intervals that one saw the real Rutherford. Still, the right wing was not too well served by Milne, whose passing was far from accurate, and, incidentally, he pegged his side back rather frequently with illegal throws-in. Graham was the best of the Arsenal middle men, but the trio as a whole were not effective or methodical as the Everton three where Fleetwood played a fine game and was ably assisted Hart and Peacock. An Acquisition. The full-backs on both sides were hustled into making mistakes on the slippery ground, and Bradshaw was the safer of the Arsenal pair. Turnbull is a real die-hard type of tackler.
AN ACQUISITION
Harland had much more to do in goal than Dunn, and on this showing Everton have made no mistake in securing the Irish international. He revealed a safe pair of hands, and intelligent anticipation as to the right time to leave his charge. He made some excellent saves, and yet none better than Dunn's effort, which kept out a low drive from Williams in the first half. Against the best wing the field Raitt was scarcely given a minute’s rest, and though sheer necessity compelled him to seek touch frequently, the right full-back played manfully throughout. Forward Everton employed full steam ahead methods, but an early injury to Chedgzoy simply compelled him to adopt the first-time centre method afterwards. And late in the game Reid, who had previously shown plenty of pace and resource, tore a ligament and had to be carried off the field. The other three were just a level trio of genuine workers, with Williams the best forward, and the most dangerous in front of goal. Chadwick realised the value of keeping the game open, and his goal was indeed a worthy effort. Arsenal; Dunn; Bradshaw, Turnbull; Milne, Graham, Whittaker; Rutherford, Blyth, Roe, R. Boreham, and Dr. J.A. Paterson. Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, and Reid. Referee- A.H. Kingscott, Derby.

GRUELLING GAME AT HIGHBURY
The Liverpool Daily Courier -Monday, November 13, 1922
“BLUES” HARD EARNED VICTORY
WINGERS CROCKED
ARSENAL 1, EVERTON 2
By F.M.N
Everton’s success at Highbury over the Arsenal achieved in the face of adversity was well deserved. It was a hard gruelling game from, beginning to end, and the issue hung in the balance right up to the final whistle. When it is stated that the winners were deprived of the full services of Chedgzoy in the first half, owing to the wingers sustaining a damaged leg, he was unable to play with his usual speed and limped badly throughout and that Reid was carried off the field in the second half suffering from torn ligaments of the ankle, it will be admitted that the victory was hard earned. Reid slipped up, and for the moment it seemed that he had broken his leg, but fortunately the injury was not as bad as was at first anticipated, and the doctor who was promptly on the spot relieved the acute pain very quickly.
THE GOALS
Everton made the most of the chances and the goal which Williams obtained after twenty minutes play was a fair one. He raced through to fire in a ball which Dunn was only able to push out, and the little inside left promptly banged the ball into the net. The Arsenal got on terms in rather lucky fashion as a centre swerved off one of the defenders and two further miskicks gave Blyth a gift of a goal. The second half was only a few minutes old however, when Chedgzoy centred to Chadwick and that player cleverly veering to the right defeated Dunn with a splendid shot. It was a ding-dong game after this right to the finish the Arsenal putting on prolonged pressure but the Everton defence weathered the storm. Indeed the visitors narrowly missed getting a third goal in the last few minutes, when after fine work by Chedgzoy, Peacock fired in a shot which the keeper luckily pushed against the post and outside. Considering that the forwards line was incomplete for a goodly portion of the 90 minutes the Merseysiders as a team played well against a grim if not over skilful side.
HARLAND IMPRESSES
Harland created a good impression. He made one mistake but he brought off many clever clearances, several being executed with rare judgement. He had two capable backs in Raitt and McDonald while the halves were a strong and resourceful trio. Peacock and Hart were conspicuous with skilful footwork, while Fleetwood in his usual dour style allowed opponents little scope near goal. Whilst the forward line was intact they showed great promise. Chadwick gave an improved display, but Williams was the best. Irvine worked hard, and Reid got through a lot of good work on the wing. Chedgzoy too, was useful, despite the handicap under which he laboured. The Arsenal defence was sound, though Bradshaw did not play so well as at Goodison, and Turnbull was rather crude in his methods. Graham was the best of the halves and Boreham, Dr. Paterson and Rutherford the most dangerous forwards. Teams; Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, and Reid. Arsenal; Dunn; Bradshaw, Turnbull; Milne, Graham,. Whittaker; Rutherford, Blyth, Roe, B. Boreham, and Dr. Paterson.

CENTRAL LEAGUE
The Liverpool Daily Courier -Monday, November 13, 2911
EVERTON RES 2, BRADFORD CITY RES 0
Everton reserves proved themselves by far the better team at the Park. Early on the Bradford team at the Park. Early on the Bradford goal escaped miraculously when Virr headed in. the ball struck the inside of the post and rolled back but the danger was only temporarily cleared as Down lobbed the ball back. McLaren ran out and punched away, but before he could regain his position Caddick scored with a fast drive. Near the finish McLaren allowed a centre by Harrison to bounce over his head into the net. Downs and Livingstone covered the goal so well that Fern never had a dangerous shot to deal with while Virr and Harrison were prominent in a fast and clever forward line.

EVERTON MAKE A WELCOME WIN IN TOWN
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, November 13, 1922
DOUBLE EVENT FOR EVERTON
By F.E.H
Everton confirmed their form of the previous week by winning at the Arsenal ground. We had a good hard, bustling game at Highbury, and Everton are entitled to full credit in securing both points. Chedgzoy and Reid were both rather badly damaged, so that at two periods of the contest the team, was naturally thrown out of gear. In spite of this they “showed willing” in the most gratifying way, and kept the flag flying up to the end, although both the Arsenal wings were most insistent and dangerous in their method of attack. The Everton forward line was not all that one could wish, though there were certain purple patches in their play which brightened the progress of the game. The first goal went to the account of Williams, who netted cleverly at a second attempt. Dunn intercepted the first shot, but the Darwen youth caught the rebound and adroitly beat the home custodian. The Arsenal’s equaliser came from Blyth, who proved quite a good partner to that wonderful veteran Rutherford; and this state of affairs proved a proper reflex of the game, although the Londoners goal was in the nature of a gift. Early in the second period Chadwick helped by his wings gave his side the lead, and thanks to fine defensive work this was maintained to the finish. Peacock was unlucky in hitting the upright with a great shot just before the close; and a special word of commendation must be accorded Fleetwood for his sterling display. The backs both did well, and Harland is likely to prove a very valuable asset between the sticks.

MEKEPEACE AT NORTHWICH
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, November 14, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Ellesmere Port Cement F.C on Saturday made a draw 1-1 with Northwich at Northwich, Northwich included T Nuttall late of Everton, and Mr. Harry Makepeace and a colleague from Everton were keen spectators.

EVERTON “SIT STILL”
The Liverpool Echo -Wednesday, November 15, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Everton have had the good pleasure to select a side that has won two games in succession S’easy! And it’s a novel pleasure to boot. Their reserve side is worth studying because it shows a number of big names, and one remembers that the eleven will be facing the leading wide of the Central League, West Bromwich Albion. This is the eleven that will appear at Goodison Park-Fern; Downs, Livingstone; Brown, Wall, Grenyer; Parry, Miller, Virr, Young. And Harrison. The idea of playing Wall as a centre half back after his years of service at inside left will command attention. Virr of the same side has also been highly talked of this week through a fine exhibition given last week. It is time some of these reserve boys were qualifying and were knocking hard at the door of promotion.

ALBION AT HOME AND AT GOODISON PARK
Th Liverpool Echo-Friday, November 17, 1922
Bee’s Notes
AT THE HAWTHORNS
The little bird’ that chirps outside the Hawthorns may not be in full song. Everton are going there to see about it, and they will find one man keen to score a pile of goals-I refer to Stanley Davies, who last season was transferred to the West Bromwich Club. As a matter of fact, Stanley has settled down there in a manner that was not possible to him at Everton, and the Albion are very sweet on him as a scorer and leader. It is strange that he should not be in the goals when Arsenal were put through the mill at the Albion ground. However, Stan keeps bobbling up with a valuable goal, and it is the fact that like Everton the Albion are now a pretty well-welded side. Everton’s last two victories will give them courage, and they will forget the past and go solid for victory. It is all a question whether the small but capable Albion forward can be held. I think they can, and that being so I shall plump for an away win tomorrow. These are the teams, Everton being unchanged-for a change! There had been a doubt about David Reid who injured his ankle last week, but he is able to take his place in the eleven in which there is growing confidence. At Goodison Park the strong Everton Res side will be up against the leaders of the Central League, and in view of the experiment at centre half back, and also the reappearance of Virr, there is a prospect of a bigger crowd than usual making its way to Goodison Park. Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, Reid. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Adams; Magee, Bowser, McNeal; Crisp, Jones, Stan Davies, Morris, Fitton.

WEST BROM HOME RECORD
The Liverpool Echo- Saturday, November 18, 1922
Stork’s Notes
Everton are visiting a ground which has been particularly severe on visiting clubs in the last few weeks. In their last three home games the Albion have recorded 14 goals, viz., v Arsenal 7-0, Tottenham Hotspur 5-1, and v. Manchester City 2-0, so you will see that a visiting side have a hard task to get goals at the Hawthorns. The Albion are extremely fast and clever at home, and a club returning with points can congratulate themselves upon the feat. Davies, Crisp, Morris, Jones and the new youth, Fitton, who comes in through the inability of Gregory, who is laid aside with a damaged knee, move with a fleetness of foot that is bewildering at times. Fitton did very well last week on his initial outing; and considering that he is a mere youth- he is but 19 years-old-it speaks volumes for his nerves for it is a big thing for a boy, who, a few weeks previous was figuring in junior football, to settle down and with the exception of a few minutes at the start show no signs of nerves. Stanley Davies is quite at home in the Midlands where he is collecting goals; but his general play is the thing that counts with his club. He keeps the game open with his wide and wise passes, which does not cramp the play of his colleagues and so help the opposition. Morris is a rare marksman, And Ivor Jones, the Welsh international, and Crisp are shooters of merit when the chance arises so the Everton defence will have to be spry to keep this quintet in hand. The half-backs when caught in the right mood, are a dominating trio, but apt to become a bit ragged on occasions; but whatever their form, there is always merit in their work. They are unquestionably purveyors and that is why the forwards receive so many opportunities, but when occasion demands it they can ably help in the defence of their goal. Smith and Adams -the latter has taken on a stiff role in stepping into the shoes of that wonder man, Jesse Pennington-are both cool and powerful defenders; while behind this pair they have in Pearson one of the most brilliant goalkeeper in the First Division. You will perhaps remember his work in the Cup-tie against Liverpool last season. Last week he was the most prominent man of the side, and Manchester City have cause to remember his glorious work. Everton’s performed a feat at the Arsenal’s ground which very few can boast. The London side are only a poor lot, but they have always fought hard at home, and that with a great degree of success. Everton will find their job a stiff one, yet not an impossible one; and, in view of their recent good form, I fully expect them to snatch one point and break the Albion’s run of home victories. Teams; Everton; Harland; Raitt, Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, and Reid. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Adams; Magee, Bowser, McNeal; Crisp, Jones, Davies, Morris, and Fitton.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Echo-Saturday, November 18, 1922
By Louis T. Kelly

AT THE HAWTHORNS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, November 18, 1922
THE CHIRRUPY THOSTLE MEETS DAME EVERTON
ANOTHER EVEN GAME
F.E.H. TELLS THE STORY OF THE ALBION FIXTURE
Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, Reid. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Adams; Magee, Bowser (Captain), McNeal; Crisp, Jones, Stan Davies, Morris, Fitton. Referee; Mr. A.S. Kirby. Everton were in quest of points to-day at the Albion ground, and the people of the Hawthorns had the chance to renew acquaintance with the two Irish Internationals, Harland and Irvine, whom they saw about three weeks ago Everton had made no change from the side capable of beating the Arsenal on two occasions, and the Albion also called in the same side as a week ago. Thus there were no “ifs” and “buts,” and all was clear for a hot, strong game, and doubtless Stanley Davies had designs upon his old club’s goals against column. The Evertonians left Lime-street Station at 10 o’clock this morning, and lunched on route. Birmingham was reached shortly after twelve, and after a brief respite from travelling the team made for the Hawthorns. The West Brom ground look its best in the mellow glow of a late autumnal sun and the turf looked wonderfully well for this time of the year.
COMIC EXCHANGES
There was a piquant comedy outside the railway station at Birmingham. The Liverpool reserve team, who are playing at Aston Villa had ordered a motor charabanc as well as the visiting Park contingent, and Trainer Elliott in his hurry commandeered the wrong car. Sundry explanations took place, which were smilingly exchanged, and the two elevens drove away wishing each other mutual success. It was curious to note that the Liverpool car was painted red and that of Everton blue. The Throstles started before a fairly good gate, and after Everton had made a brief excursion on the right, the home forwards rushed down in combined order. Morris concluded the movement with a hard drive that was very cleverly saved by Harland. It was evident from the outset that the home “birds” meant to pipe a merry tune if they could, for they came away strongly on the left, but were checked at the last minute by Raitt. The visitors then made tracks for the West Bromwich goal in concerted fashion, and Reid pout in a well-judged centre. This was adroitly met and headed in by Chadwick but Pearson was not to be caught napping.
THE ALBION HAMMERING
Chedgzoy broke away with one of his individual flashes down the wing, but he over-ran the ball, and then excitement ran high as the home right winger cantered away and completely beat McDonald. Fortunately for Everton Raitt was able to save the situation, and there were some sharp exchanges in midfield. The West Brom forwards, however, were soon hammering again at the Everton gate, and Raitt was forced to concede a corner to Fitton. This led to further excitement, but the danger was cleared, and Everton proceeded to make war in the camp of their opponents. The Albion halves had, however, to be reckoned with, and Bowser allowed Chadwick no latitude. Chedgzoy again got away, and swung the ball clean across to Reid, but the latter was unable to turn it to a profitable account. The Evertonians nevertheless were now showing something of their pristine skill, and the pace became faster than ever.
REID UNFORTUNATE
Reid when well placed, was unfortunate in not being able to put in his final shot, and Chadwick was also unlucky. The Throstles put in an extra spurt, and Crisp sent in a dangerous centre, which Hart disposed of by a dexterous movement. Still the home vanguard pressed, and, shooting strongly, Fleetwood turned the ball over at the cost of a corner. For some time the argument was maintained in midfield, where there were some pretty but wholly ineffective footwork on both sides. Reid and Williams made excellent progress and the middleman had well beaten Magee, when the agile and active Smith jumped in and intervened. West Brom next prominent on the left, where Fitton waltzed round Peacock and finished with a long shot that went beyond the mark. A minute later Raitt was penalised for fouling Fitton. The free kick was cleared, and Chedgzoy went dashing down the wing like a “fawn in springtime.” He appeared to be getting clean through when Adams stepped in and cleared.
MORRIS TESTS HARLAND
The game had been going half an hour when there was a further speeding up of activities in the opposing camp. The Everton left wing pair made ground and Williams gave the ball to Chadwick, but he proved too slow. The Throstles were exceedingly busy at the other end, and Moore tried desperately hard to draw first blood with a rasping shot which Harland fielded very neatly. Towards the interval Everton assumed the aggressive, and Chadwick put wide after good work on the part of the halves. This was followed by a hard drive from Hart, which just missed its objective. Davies and his wing took up the running, and Jones sent in a flying shot which was well gathered. Crisp was next in the picture with a solo effort, when he was upset and had to be attended to. A clever bit of combined play on the part of Chedgzoy and Irvine ought to have achieved its reward, for they got the defence in a knot when the international winger fiddled too much with the ball, and the final shot was easily saved.
Half-time- West Bromwich 0, Everton 0
The first forty-five minutes had provided fast and vigorous football, and there was little to choose between the combatants. The Everton forwards were not quite convincing, though some of their work was distinctly good. Chadwick showed improvement generally but seemed to be just a little too slow at the critical moment. The halves were good, and the defence lacked nothing, though McDonald took far too many risks. There were 20,000 people present when play was resumed. Everton again commenced to force the pace, and Williams was dangerous when he was stalked off. This led the way to a brisk reply on the part of the Albion, and Raitt was hurt and had to receive attention. His injury was speedily set right, and meanwhile Morris worked his way through and sent in a brilliant shot that was saved by the Everton keeper.
HARLAND GETS HURT
A little later there was a tremendous bully in the Everton goalmouth, and Harland was hurt, though not seriously. The visitors for a considerable time after this were constantly on the warpath and Smith intercepted an otherwise certain goal from Chadwick. Reid and Williams were well in the limelight with a couple of intelligent movements, which deserved a better fate. A little later Pearson had to leave his goal in order to intercept the hefty oncoming of Chadwick. A breakaway by the visitors’ right led to Chedgzoy being hurt, and he was absent for five minutes. During this interim the Albion forwards made more strenuous play, but they were well held. As advance on the part of the visitors looked promising, as Williams shot well, but Pearson was on the spot and cleared. In the last few minutes, both goals escaped from extreme pressure, Harland being particularly busy in keeping Davies and his wings out., Raitt saved a free kick and from the rebound Morris put wide.
Final; West Brom 0, Everton 0

CENTRAL LEAGUE
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, November 18, 1922
EVERTON RES V WEST BROM RES
At Goodison Park. With the Throstles at the top of the League chart and only three losses out of fourteen games, Everton had a stiff task on hand. With Fern, Downs and Harrison included in the Blues side, a good game was anticipated. Everton also tried the experiment of playing Wall at centre-half, and gave a further chance to Virr owing to his clever play last week. There was a capital attendance at the start, and the game opened briskly. The Throstles were very lively, and kept the home defence well extended. After five minutes play Everton scored through Virr. Harrison taking the ball along the wing, centred, and it then became a tussle between Chamberlain and Virr, the latter eventually coming off best. The keeper, running out to intercept Virr’s shot, was easily beaten. After this early reverse the Throstles played up strongly, and forced a lot of pressure upon the home defence. Fern saved smartly from Glidden and again from Carter. A lot of life was infused into the game when the players on several occasions lost chances through over anxiousness. On one occasion Virr looked like going through for a second goal, but Parry just managed to charge him off the ball when he was in a good shooting position. A lot of end-to-end play ensued, and both keepers were kept on the alert. The Throstles gained a corner from Livingstone, and Downs came to the rescue after a bully in the goalmouth. The Everton  goal was almost captured through Smith. Downs was well beaten, but Livingstone just managed to prevent the player from getting in his shot. The Throstles continued to force the pace and succeeded in equalising five minutes from the interval through Smith, who shot a splendid goal after Downs had been beaten by Carter. In the last few seconds Everton put on pressure, but the interval arrived with the score at 1 goal each. With 15 minutes to go, Brown received the ball about 30 yards from goal, and sent in a running shot, which travelled like lightning in the far corner of the net, leaving the ‘keeper hopeless. Ten minutes from time Everton were leading 2 goals to 1.

ALBION DISAPPOINT
The Sports Argus, Saturday, November 18, 1922
FORWARDS MISLAY THEIR SHOOTING BOOTS
EVERTON VALUE FOR ONE
By Mavis
Everton arrived at the Hawthorns flushed with three successive wins to their credit. They fielded the same eleven, and Albion were unaltered from the side that drew at Hyde-road. The early start affected the “gate” which was of meagre dimensions when the teams appeared. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Adams; Magee, Bowser (Captain), McNeal; Crisp, Jones, Davies, Morris, Fitton. Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, Reid. Referee; Mr. A.F. Kirby (Preston). Everton won the toss but Albion quickly made headway. Fitton shaped well in the opening movements. Morris got in a shot but without making any impression on the Everton goalkeeper. Magee smartly checked a dangerous raid by the visitors’ left, but Everton were not easily thwarted, and the defence had several close tussles with the busy forwards from Merseyside. A centre from Reid was punched away by Pearson but the ball went to Chedgzoy, who had a possible chance, but, to everybody’s surprise, he completely missed the ball. Everton proved a smart team, tackling quickly and always disposing of the ball to good advantage. Especially was this true of the backs and half-backs.  Albion had to produce their best of cope with the opposition, and when Crisp recovered the ball on the touchline he took it well in before centring. A goal seemed likely, but Fitton’s chance of scoring was spoiled by a colleague getting in his path. The new man, however, was quick to profit by a deft opening created by Davies and centred nicely, only for Raitt to clear under pressure. The game was fast and always full of incidents as games between Albion and Everton usually are. Crip and Jones were a speedy pair, and McDonald was not disposed to take any risks. A burst of applause in the grand stand was the greeting extended to Claude Jephcott, who made his first appearance in public since his unfortunate accident at Villa Park. He was on crutches, but looked well. Whenever Everton got up an assault they found Magee a great obstacle in their path. He was here, there, and everywhere and was heartily cheered for some splendid work. Crisp and Fitton were active forces in Albion’s front rank, but their centres were not utilised to the best advantage, chiefly because the inside men were too inclined to finesse and cramped their play. On one occasion Davies darted through on the left, but he found it impossible to master Raitt, who showed remarkable speed and made a brilliant recovery. Both goalkeepers had to be smart in anticipating the movements of the opposing wingers, but they never faltered. Everton were a business-like set, and made ground well. The best run by the home forwards brought a nice centre from Fitton but Crisp was penalised for fouling Harland as he jumped for the ball. Lack of finishing power was the chief reason for the delay in Albion’s scoring. Raitt fouled Fitton, and the free kick might have yielded a goal had not Morris slipped unluckily at the critical moment. A surprise burst by Everton nearly yielded a goal, Pearson having to be smart to catch a side tap by Chadwick. Within a few seconds of this, however, Harland caught a hot drive by Morris from close quarters. Morris was bursting through again when apparently tripped by Raitt but the referee refused Albion’s claims for a penalty. A misunderstanding between Smith and Magee presented Chadwick with a glorious chance, but he shot too hastily, and the ball went wide. A thrill in both goals was crowded in one minute, Pearson making a valiant clearance under severe pressure, whilst from the kick Davies gave a clear opening to Jones who shot true enough and caused Harland to drop the ball, but no one was near enough to touch it. Jones was concerned in another incident in which a goal ought to have accrued, but he held too long to the ball, and was robbed by McDonald. Crisp was hurt in the scramble and required attention from the trainer. Chedgzoy, after being in subjection, came right out of his shell, and with a characteristic effort nearly achieved his purpose, Pearson getting the ball away in desperate fashion.
Half-time;- West Bromwich Albion 0, Everton 0
Everton were the aggressive when play was resumed, and Pearson almost lost his balance in dealing with a menacing centre from Reid. It was due to Smith that Everton’s next raid came to nothing for Chadwick had beaten all the other defenders when Smith came to the rescue. Albion infused a little more life into their attacker and Fitton was responsible for a capital effort which ended in a fine clearance by McDonald, though he might easily have kicked through his own goal under the circumstances. The Albion forwards could command not the slightest advantage in speed, and this largely accounted for the success with which the Everton defence held out. Crisp nearly accomplished its downfall with a centre which Fleetwood misjudged and let Morris through. Harland kept out his shot but Fitton, who received, chose to shoot instead of passing the ball to Davies, and he sent too high. Since the interval play had been of a desperate order, probably because of the extreme likelihood that the first goal would settle the issue. Everton were a very assertive side, and for a time they over-ran the home defence. They ought to have secured the lead with ease, but Adams made a dramatic clearance from Irvine’s header, and Williams failed hopelessly with a good opening. Albion had not produced their recent home form, and it would have been no surprise to anybody had they been in arrears, for since the interval Everton had been the superior team. Only at intervals did the Albion show any promise of developing a successful attack, and their very keenness oftener than not spoilt their work in front of goal. Fitton placed a corner kick beautifully, and a lively scramble developed, to be ended with a faulty kick by Crisp. Much of the kicking by both sides was wild, and altogether play had lost much of its early appeal. The only interesting point was whether Everton could pull off a win. A useful contribution towards it was afforded by Reid, who centred squarely on the run and beat Pearson with a lefty centre, but luckily for Albion nobody was up to give it a simple touch. Magee was the best of the Albion’s set, and he tried one run on his own but over-ran the ball and lost it. Save for the desperate efforts of both sides to force a win there was nothing of interest in the play, and rarely was there any occasion to enthuse. Williams came to the relief of the crowd with a good shot, which Pearson fielded at the expense of a corner. Albion come again, however, when Crisp headed in at close range, but Harland brought off a marvellous save, the best thing of the match. Towards the end Albion applied tremendous pressure, and Morris ought to have scored from a rebound after Raitt had intercepted Davies’s shot. In the last few minutes Albion literally hurled themselves at the Everton goal, but Everton came much nearer to success, Irvine shooting inches wide with Pearson out of goal. Result; W,B Albion 0, Everton 0

WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0 EVERTON 0
November 20, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON 200 DRAW IN LEAGUE FOOTBALL
EVERTON'S CREDITABLE DRAW
FAST GAME AT THE HAWTHORNS.
Everton did extremely well to extract a point from West Bromwich Albion, at the Hawthorns on Saturday. Indeed, with just a slight shade of luck they might have secured victory. A division of the spoils, however, was the most accurate reflex of an exceptionally hard and fast game. The weather was perfect, but the ground, which had been liberally sprinkled with and was rather on the hard side. The Albion forwards were known to be a very speedy quintet, and they did not belie their reputation. But they found themselves up against a trio of half-backs who know thoroughly well how to tackle with the result that they were never permitted to bring their combined movements to a successful issue. The Everton backs occasionally took risks, but this policy was fully justified in the result what they missed being wonderfully well looked after by their Irish International goalkeeper.
RUN OF THE PLAY.
The visitors were the first to get going in combined order, and within a few minutes of the start Reid put the ball to Chadwick, who used his head smartly but without deceiving the Albion custodian. The Throstles replied with several breakaways on the part of both wings, Fitton being especially conspicuous. On one occasion the crowd of 20,000 people swayed with excitement as the speedy winger raced clean through, but unfortunately Raitt was able to save the situation at the cost of a corner. Play ran evenly throughout the first period, the footwork of the Evertonians being a little cleverer than that of their opponents, but there was really not very much to choose between the teams when the interval arrived with a clean sheet. The second “45” was practically a replica of the first, though the visitors enjoyed a slight preponderance in the matter of pressure. Reid was twice unfortunate in failing to get shots home, and Chadwick who is showing distinct improvement, might with a little luck have found the target. But he was shadowed by Bowser, and throughout the game was given very little latitude. The most prominent sharpshooter on the home side was Morris, and on his efforts was cleared marvelously by Harland. The latter shortly before the close of the match was slightly injured, but he was able to carry on and kept his goal intact until the close of one of the best games seen this season.
THE PLAYERS.
It is gratifying to be able to record a general speeding up in the Everton ranks. The forward line frequently gave glimpses of first class skill, the centre, as we have already said creating a very favourable impression. Reid and Williams made a capital wing, and the inside man tried hard to put his side ahead, but without success. The other pair were scarcely so good, though Chedgzoy more than once showed the crowd what a master he is in commanding the ball. Fleetwood at centre-half played as well as he has done for the last 14 years, and he was well supported by Hart and Peacock. The latter by the way came within an ace of scoring, with a long drive just before the finish. McDonald played brilliantly at back, and found a very reliable partner in Raitt while Harland once more demonstrated his ability as a goalkeeper. Teams: - West Bromwich Albion: - Pearson, goal, Smith, and Adams, backs, Magee, Bowser, and McNee, half-backs, Crisp, Jones, Stan Davies, Morris, and Fitton, forwards. Everton: - Harland, goal Raiit, and McDonald, backs, Peacock, Fleetwood, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Cxhedgzoy Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, and Reid, forwards.

EVERTON RESERVES 2 WEST BROMWICH ALBION RESERVES 1
November 20, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
CENTRAL LEAGUE
The meeting of these teams at Goodison Park produced some capital football. The Albion, who were at the head of the League, having only lost three games out of fourteen; fully extended the strong Everton eleven from start to finish. Their forward were very nippy, and Smith, in the centre, frequently got the better of the defence, and had not Fern been in great form he would certainly have scored more than once. Virr scored in the first few minutes, after having the better of a tussle with Chamberlain. He had no difficulty in beating the goalkeeper, who ran out in an effort to intercept his shot. The game was played at a fast pace, and each goalkeeper was kept well employed. Just on the interval Smith equaliser after Downs had been well beaten. The second half opened at the same fast pace, and Ashmore saved from Virr and Harrison, and Fern from Smith. Glidden, and Blagden. Ten minutes from the end Everton took the lead through a fine shot by Brown, who took the ball on the run over thirty yards out with great power into the far corner of the net. Towards the end Everton pressed hard, and Harrison hit the woodwork with a strong drive. The home team were slightly the better side.

PRESCOT 2 EVERTON “A” 0
November 20, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury.
LIVERPOOL COUNTY COMBINATION.
At Prescot. The home team opened in good style, and following persistent pressure, got an early goal. Foster scoring from a corner. Everton then attacked, and Monteith saved finely from McGivney and Dodd. Pilkington scored a second goal for Prescot with a fast drive. The home team did the bulk of the attacking in the second half. Kemp making many fine saves. The Everton forwards were ineffective, their short passing being easily dealt with by the home defenders, of whom Foster and Fisher were the pick. Everton were best represented by McGrae and Helsby.

A GOVERING TRADITION
The Birmingham Daily Gazette, Monday, November 20, 1922
EVERTON AGAIN DRAW AT THE HAWETHORNS
ALBION OFF FORM
WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0, EVERTON 0
By the Throstle
On three successive visits to the Hawthorns, Everton have captured a point, and their performance on Saturday illustrated how strangely tradition seems to govern this annual fixture. A goalless draw was the outcome of a game which was in acute contrast to recent matches at Albion’s headquarters, both in respect to scoring and to the general run of play. Both clubs entered upon the match with the encouragement of preceding games. A sequence of three successes stood to the credit of Everton, and Albion had only one point less to show for the same number of matches. Except for the continued absence of Gregory, the Albion were at their recognised strength, but for reasons which were mostly Evertonian, they failed to produce the form which has carried them to success in recent matches.
THE ONE DEFINICENCY
In the first half play attained a fairly high standard; indeed, there was one fleeting spell when the level was high indeed. Exchanges were fast, cohesion was good defensive strategy was sound; only goals were deficient. Later on, the standard deteriorated and for the greater part of the second half it was poor. Just when the crowd were casting envious glances towards the exists, there came a dramatic change. Albion suddenly found their feet and by sheer exertion almost overwhelmed the Everton citadel. Everton took up the challenge in sporting fashion and approached even nearer to success than had their opponents. From the home standpoint, the fatal obstacle in the onward march of the Albion was the astonishing speed of the backs. There was no leaving Raitt behind in one of those bursts for goal which Davies regards as his speciality. And very often Davies did not get as far as Raitt. He had as much as he could master in Fleetwood, who played a sterling and vigorous game and snapped the links which usually unite the Albion inside forwards.
POOR WING FORWARDS
Albion were also inadequately served on the wing. Crisp’s form for some weeks has been inconsistent and unless he can beat his back by pace, he has no other reliable weapon. Fitton on the opposite wing, confirmed the previous impressions of his innate quality but he, too, was deficient in speed, and the slow rate of progression to which Albion were reduced was the chief factor in their indifferent work near goal. Everton forwards were subjected to no less exacting a task from the Albion defenders of whom once again Magee shone most conspicuously. His versatility in this match was astonishing, and though he had the most dangerous forward against him. Reid he played one of his best games. Adams also put in a volume of solid work, and one of his clearances was the most spectator thing of the match. While the teams were able to reveal a measure of combination play was both keen and exhilarating, but after the interval it became increasingly manifest that a single goal would determine the issue and this infused the destroying element of desperate endeavour. “Get a goal somehow” was obviously the uppermost thought, but the method adopted towards it was not real football. It savoured too much of a genteel scrap.
A WINDERFUL SAVE
Yet during the final siege of the Everton goal, the home forwards played in almost irresistible form and only a wonderful save by Harland denied Albion a last minute success. Morris, in any case, ought to have made sure for he had a direct shot from a rebound, and flashed the ball just wide of the post. “Goal” was on the tips of 20,000 tongues when that chance came. Albion on the whole must have been satisfied with the point, for in the half hour following the interval they were very much under the weather, but found Chadwick just as remiss as their own forwards. The salient features of the home team’s display have already been indicated, and it need only be added that Pearson kept a perfect goal, his anticipation being perfect, whilst his backs gave him a capable covering. Bowser worked untiringly especially during the final sortie, and Morris was easily the best of the front line. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Adams; Magee, Bowser (Captain), McNeal; Crisp, Jones, Davies, Morris, Fitton. Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, Reid. Referee; Mr. A.F. Kirby (Preston).

HISTORY REPEATED
Athletic News- Monday, November 20, 1922
EVERTON’S REMARKABLE RECORD AT THE HAWTHORNS
NEVER BEATEN
WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0, EVERTON 0
By Hawthorn
The records recent seasons show, that Everton have invariably proved beyond the power of West Bromwich Albion to conquer when playing at The Hawthorns. Their latest visit harmonised with history, for they defied the Albion as few previous visitors had done this season, and secured a point. Indeed had they emerged victorious they would have gained no more than their deserts. Only in the last ten minutes did the Albion play even average football, and had this final flourish brought them belated success Everton would have had occasion to feel aggrieved with fate. Both teams embarked on the contest flushed with some success in their three receding games, and except that Fitton again took the place of the injured Gregory, on the home left wing, the teams were fully representative. With perfect weather and a good ground, the setting was ideal, but no such adjectives can applied to the play. Occasionally there was the promise of better things, but for the most part it was a dull game.
Everton’s Effective Tactics.
Everton conclusively proved that quick tackling, skilful covering of one another, and clever volleying are means by which the most brilliant of winning combinations can be thwarted, and though the Albion advance now claims to be that the visitors found that these tactics were not less effective when exploited against a side capable of high scoring feats. In the early stages there were indications of a home triumph, but the solid defence presented by the Everton men denied the Albion incentive of a goal, and after time the visitors became the aggressive party. The modus operandi was frequently the same. A burst by the Albion would come to an abrupt stop against Raitt or McDonald, and the ball would be volleyed just far enough forward for either Chadwick or Irvine to attempt a dash down the middle. Then the ball would be swung out to the wing, and on its return there would be a sharp tussle which usually ended in Smith or Adams taking control. In the reverse direction the operation was varied by the wing men being the initiators, and the inside men being too closely attended by Everton’s clever half backs to be able to accomplish much. A mutual inability to round off a sequence of raids eased the goalkeepers burdens considerably. Of the two Pearson had the greater volume of work, but nothing like so gruelling a task as Harland’s, though the best individual feat of the match stood to the credit of the Evertonian, when in the last few minutes Crisp headed goalwards and by sheer agility and anticipation the Irish international averted a score. On other occasions he did well, notably when Morris looked likely to score in the first half.
Fleetwood's Great Display.
The goals would have been in greater peril had the work of the backs and half-backs been less reliable. Raitt and Macdonald impressed by their speed and power of recovery, and these qualities were directly responsible for the inability of the Albion wing men to make headway. The best man on each side was to be found in the intermediate line. Magee has proved a rare convert for the Albion, and in this match one his best games, his tackling being keen, clean, and sure. More exacting was the responsibility on Fleetwood’s shoulders, but he discharged his duties with great ability. Fleetwood was ahead of all others, and his excellent work was reflected the unevenness of Davies’s display. Peacock and Hart plodded along without attaining distinction. On the Albion side McNeal was aided by Chedgzoy’s inability to keep his feet, but in their frequent duels McNeal’s quaint style was effectively used, whilst Bowser worked untiringly. Between the forward lines there was little to choose. Reid and Morris were the outstanding players, but none of the others rose above the ordinary. Fitton confirmed the good impression of his first appearance, but he lacks speed. Both lines were apt to get flurried at critical moments despite the smoothness of midfield manoeuvring. West Bromwich Albion.—Pearson; Smith, Adams: Magee, Bowser (Captain), McNeal; Crisp, Jones, Davies, Morris, and Fitton. Everton.—Harland; Raitt, Macdonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, and Reid. Referee: A. F. Kirby, Preston.

WON THREE, DRAWN ONE
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, November 20, 1922
By F.E.H
That is Everton’s record for their last four matches, and the last result was the best of all, for the teams get away with a point from the Hawthorn’s. The thing that struck me most in the strenuous game between the Goodison Park brigade and the Throstles, at the Hawthorns, on Saturday, was its cleanness. I do not remember a single noteworthy inasmuch as the contest was characterised by speed and determination to win, if possible on both sides. Everton are entitled to the fullest credit in bringing away a point from a ground that has in the past proved so sorry a one to many teams in the League. As there were no goals there is naturally not very much to tell. The visitors forced the pace to began with, and in the second period they were cleverer than their opponents. Neither set of forwards, however, was permitted to cross the Rubicon, and the battle justly concluded with honours divided. The forward line, speaking generally, was eminently satisfactory. Chadwick is distinctly coming on, although a little hesitant finishing. Reid and Williams made a capital wing, and I am confirmed in my opinion that the Darwen youth will do many good things before he is much older. That old war horse Fleetwood absolutely astonished the spectators by the way in which he ploughed into his work and bottled up Stan Davies, who for once in a way seemed to be rather off his game. Both the backs gave an excellent account of themselves. McDonald’s recoveries being especially good, while in Harland the Everton Club has evidently secured a custodian of the highest rank. Altogether, it was a bright and bustling encounter, played under ideal conditions.

BLUES’ UPWARD MOVE
The Daily Courier- November 20, 1922
STRENUOUS STRUGGLE AT WEST BROMWICH
HARLAND SHINES
WEST BROMWICH ALBION 0 EVERTON 0
By F.M.N
There were some lively rallies in the game at the Hawthornes, Everton and the Albion participating in one of the most strenuous struggles of the season. Neither side scored, and a goalless draw, a satisfactory termination from an Everton point of view, as few teams carry off points from West Bromwich. It was Everton’s first drawn game of the season, and certainly they earned what is likely to prove a very valuable point. The Goodison club have secured seven marks from four matches, which shows that the team is on the up-grade. High class sides are not built in a day.
DEFENCES TRIUMPHANT
It was a triumph for the respective defences and it was fitting that Harland should shine on the ground where he first impressed English spectators. Certainly I do not wish to see a more polished display of goalkeeping, the Irishman being superb in his efforts, and he undoubtedly inspired confidence in his colleagues. Harland saved many fine shots at close quarters and his foresight during a warm period of pressure in the closing stages undoubtedly enabled the Blues to get off with a share of the spells. Harland’s displays away from the Park have convinced me that the club have secured a real capture. The fortunes of the contest fluctuated considerably, and if the Albion were more aggressive it must be said that Everton had a goodly share in attacking periods, which frequently occasioned concern to the Albion defenders.
CHADWICK’S MISS
Both goals escaped luckily. For instance, in the closing minutes, with only the keeper to beat, Morris shot wide. Then Everton almost pulled the game out of the fire when Peacock, in the course of one of his characteristic bursts, defeated several opponents and drew the keeper out to stop his shot, and before Pearson could get back Chadwick missed the empty space by the margin of a few inches. The honours were borne off by the Goodison rear lines. I have already referred to Harland’s big share, and in Raitt and McDonald Everton had a pair of backs who worked together splendidly against a lively set of forwards. The halves were in fine trim, all three playing with great tenacity, and no little skill. Fleetwood was always to be found in the think of the fray, while Hart was more polished in his tactics, but Peacock ran him close. They held the Albion forwards and never allowed Davies and his colleagues much room in which to work. The forwards were rather spasmodic, but there was some smart individual play. Reid and Williams formed the more aggressive wing, the latter getting through a deal of useful work and once in the second half almost brought about the downfall of the Albion goal, Reid never showed a trace of the injury sustained the previous week, and he ran and centred in finished fashion, one flying centre when hard pressed by an opponent being a brilliant bit of work. Chadwick was up against a stiff proposition in Bower, but he was nevertheless useful and as rapidly gaming the necessary experience. The Albion are a tough side, being endowed with great skill and pace. Pearson is still a capable custodian and he made some clever saves. Smith and Adams were a valiant pair of backs, and the halves a terrier like trio on undoubted merit. The forwards, fast and resourceful, were a combined force which required a deal of handling. Davies was not so successful as in many previous games, but the wings were smart, Crisp being particularly nippy on the ball, and the craft of Morris was always noticeable. Jones was aggressive, and Fitton was a clever exponent at outside left. In this lad the Albion have undoubtedly accrued a most promising recruit. Teams; Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood and Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, and Reid. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Adams; Magee, Bowser, McNeal; Crisp, Jones, Davies, Morris, and Fitton.

EVERTON CHANGELESS IN TWO TEAMS
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, November 22, 1922
Bee’s Notes
There is a story from Nottingham that Everton may sign James Martin, Portsmouth’s centre half, who is leaving the Chimes club through his suspension. There is no confirmation from Everton, who, by the way, have broken records this week by choosing the same first and second sides for Saturday’s games- testimony that the sides played well last week.

CHANGES IN THE ALBION SIDE
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, November 24, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Welcome news for the local cricketers-there are cricket pitches to let, for the Townsend-lane ground is idle during the summer. Everton Football Club are in charge of this ground, and application should be made at once to Secretary McIntosh, Everton Football Club., Goodison Park.
It is a case of Midlands and Merseyside again tomorrow. Everton, at home for a change, hope to rake in further points and keep up their excellent figures of the last four matches. They took some stiff hurdles early on and are now getting the benefits of their fixture list, not that one would call to-morrow’s visitors, West Bromwich Albion, by any means among the soft obstacles. The Albion will play Glidden for Crisp, injured, and of course Fitton continues at outside-left. There are many new names to us at Goodison Park, and yet such men as Pearson, Smith, McNeal, Morris and Bowser are typically Throstly. We shall be pleased to see Stanley Davies again on the Everton sward, and altogether tomorrow’s match should be a tough and even game with Everton, now in confident and collected manner triumphant. These are the teams;- Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, Reid. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Adams; Magee, Bowser, McNeal; Glidden, Jones, Stan Davies, Morris, Fitton. Referee, Mr. A.S. Kirby.

EVERTON’S CHANCES AT GOODISON PARK
The Liverpool Echo-Saturday, November 25, 1922
By Stork
Everton made their first draw of the season at the Hawthorns and a rare good performance it was too. They are in for another one to-day, not in the matter of points but gate. Nothing succeeds like success, and Everton’s late form has been exceptionally good- three wins, one draw being the result of their last four games. For the third successive week Everton have made no change, and West Bromwich are making but one, Glidden for Crisp, if we could rely upon form Everton should win, but form has received such a buffeting about this season that it is hardly safe to rely upon past performances. But Everton will win, I feel certain. They have only failed before the champions at Goodison Park, and then only narrowly, and it is on this that I base my verdict. West Bromwich are not the force away from home that they are when playing before their own crowd, and last week they were only able to play as well as the Evertonians would allow them. Everton’s strength is undoubtedly in their defence, of which none is playing better than Tommy Fleetwood, who was responsible for the subduing of Stanley Davies, who never quite got away from the tireless attentions of Fleetwood. The forwards, they tell me, missed chances. This seems to be more prevalent this season than ever. Come, Chadwick, Williams, and Irvine we cannot have this said about you, when a little more steadiness on your part would rectify the evil. Shoot hard and as often as you can, but take aim instead of chancing to luck and you should capture the full quote of points. Teams; Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart; Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams and Harrison. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Adams; Magee, Bowser, McNeal; Glidden, Jones, S. Davies, Morris and Fitton.

SAM CHEDGZOY CHOSEN AS DEPUTY CAPT, FOR EVERTON SIDE-
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 25, 1922
A POPULAR CHOICE
Bee’s Notes
It is strange that this week I should have chosen Chedgzoy for the cameo on Page 1, and that this very week he has been chosen deputy-captain of the Everton side. Hunter Hart is captain, Brewster, originally chosen, having been transferred and Chedgzoy is a choice that is immensely popular with players and spectators.
CHEDGZOY CAMEO
(Picture poor quality)
Sam, of Ellesmere Port, was “found” in the football sense when he was looked on at some ball practice at the Port. He kicked in, as so many others of us have done with delight to the heart and distress to our boots. A Port player saw his kick and told him to join up. He did and straight away went into the side. His first game was a bad one-he cannot remember anything about it. He was in a maze. His guardian player told the committee to put him outside, instead of inside right, and kept him there. Within a few months he has risen to Everton’s rank. Mr. Cuff signed him. Yet Everton kept going about for a “class” outside right, while they had one good enough and class enough “in the stable” as Makepeace told me at the time, says “Bee,” Finally Everton tried Sam in the senior side and he rarely lost his first team place and gained cap upon cap. During the war he helped West Ham, and during the out-season he had not signed for Everton. He has had years of real consistency and brilliancy on the wing, and has this season recovered his brightest form, which is always an attraction to the eye, for he has a strong, virile style and can shoot with sting. Chedgzoy has had hard knocks in football and has taken them without retaliation, he merits praise for this as much as far his winged work. “The comb” has been at work at the Everton ground, and it says something for Chedgzoy’s form that he has escaped the “out” process. Long may be reign.

ALBION SCORE & “KEEP PEACE” -ALSO POUNDS
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 25, 1922
“BEE” DESCRIBES EVERTON’S FORWARD FAILINGS AND SAYS FLEETWOOD PLAYED BEST GAME OF HIS CAREER
Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, Reid. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Adams; Magee, Bowser (Captain), McNeal; Glidden, Jones, Stan Davies, Morris, Fitton. Referee; Mr. A.S. Kirby.
EVERTON LOSE 1-0
It was a case of Midlands v Mersey to-day again, and after the morning fog and frost it was good to see the air clearing, for thousands of people wanted to see Everton, the side capable of taking 7 points out of a possible eight, wanted to see Harland again, and wanted to see the nippy Albion lads, who are always a big interest to us, because they play so fair a game and are generally nippily-inclined. Stan Davies led them, and thus made reacquaintance with his old club. The extreme wingers of the visiting club were new to us. Pennington was missed, and Magee at half-back was a new thing to local folk. Smith and McNeal of course, helped Everton during the war period. Albion won the toss, and after a dull minute there was sufficient real football to interest any crowd. Let us take it in precise order. First, Raitt stopped a bout of passing on the Albion left. The Albion right winger then put across a simple centre which the goalkeeper could have taken but with which McDonald decided to kick clear. How near he was to put the ball beyond his own goalkeeper no one will be able to say, except that it was perilously near.
THE WRONG KIND OF KICK
Reid, when offside, was allowed to run on and centre, and after Pearson had punched away Williams helped the defence, and then went up the wing to start a pretty movement in which Chadwick tried a header and Irvine kicked over the bar when less than four yards out of goal. Incident followed incident in quick succession, and when Morris tried a long shot Harland slipped up, but held the ball tight. Reid and Williams made some very long and wide passes, and then Raitt was knocked out in collision with Stan Davies, and was off for some minutes. Dr. Baxter, jun., and Trainer Elliott got him round to consciousness.
RAITT DAZED FROM MISHAP
Even when Raitt returned to the field he seemed to be dazed, and knew little about what was happening. Davies had gone on while Raitt had lain on the ground, and it was a miracle that a goal had not come to the ex-Everton man because Harland slipped up with the toss and twice lost it, only to recover possession. The Albion now took charge of matters for ten minutes. Glidden made a Gaby glide down the wing, and beat man after man by capable footwork. His centre was not shot, however, because the forward was blocked. Chedgzoy, for the second time in the match, was injured, this time getting a boot on his nose, which was out. All seemed lost when Jones made a direct header, and Harland, throwing up one hand, stopped the progress of the ball.
ROUSING THE CROWD
Magee then remembered that he was once a forward, and his shot was well out of range. The Albion continued to be awkward, and when Fitton shot there was such a pronounced swerve on the ball; that Harland seemed to be out of touch with it, so that when he caught the ball at the second attempt the crowd of 30,000 spectators gave the Irish goalkeeper a splendid rally.  Not until after Peacock had made a blunder and let in Jones (he was crowded out or he must have scored) did Everton resume their threatening ways. Chedgzoy made a spirited run and the ball went out to Chadwick, whose strong shot was caught by old man Pearson, who still kicks a longer ball than any of the younger school today. Good, hefty charging between Reid and Joe Smith was won by neither man, but certainly Reid got across some ideal centres again and with Williams made a nice wing.
THEN AND NOW
In solo work, however, Stan Davies was the most dangerous man, and those who used to scorn his game now had an idea of its excellence. However, in individual brilliance, nothing quite reached Fleetwood’s standard. The centre half made more human and more correct passes in the first half than ever. I remember him making for many a long day. Moreover, he was very free with the up-the-middle pass and his own forwards were so startled that they did not use the pass to advantage. Fleetwood was indeed astonishing, and when he now made a solo dribble and shot, the ball cannoning off a defender and nearly goalling, the crowd went wild with delight. Again Fleetwood forged up on his own, and he centred strong, the ball going to the far corner flag without travelling outside. Chedgzoy reached it just in time and centred, Pearson again making a useful push-out effort.
IN HIS WAY
Peacock joined in the solo dribble effort, and slipped up just as he was making his shot. Chadwick was in his way and this troubled him. Jones was certainly wide for an easy angle, yet the Albion were now being out-played. Pearson had to run out and make his famous punt when Williams was clean through the defence, after which Bowser netted against his own side after the whistle had gone for a free kick. Half-time.- Everton 0, West Brom 0.
A MEDAL FOUND
Will the lady who recently wrote me that she had lost a Florence Nightingale medal, please call on Thomas Vaughan, 116, Teulon-street, Walton and describe same?
In the first minute of resumed play, McDonald pitched heavily on his shoulder and wrenched the muscles of his back. Fitton made Harland save in a curious way, for he shot against Raitt, and the ball cannoned off his left so fast that Harland had to bestir himself to keep the ball clear. Morris made two strong runs, one long and the other short, and after he had been stopped by Peacock and Fleetwood, Stanley Davies hit the ball with positive venom, and the ball caught an opponent and caused a spin on the ball that lasted quite a long time. With Irvine not playing his normal game and not shooting well, and the home left wing living for each other and forgetting the centre, it was not surprising that the Albion took up the running again.
BETWEEN TWO STOOLS!
The nearest they came to goaling was when Mavis made a shot that crossed the goalmouth, Chadwick on the other hand, could not get under weigh. Otherwise, he would have caused Pearson trouble. The strange thing was that a moment later Chedgzoy made a run and dribble, and doubled back to offer a centre to either William or Chadwick. Each was in the other’s way, and the chance was too easy for both of them-they missed the ball entirely. However, Everton were encouraged to go on with the good work, and Reid’s shot was headed in by Williams, who was on the ground when the shot was made. It took McDonald all his time to stop Davies when he went away on his own.
MORRIS GIVES ALBION THE LEAD
In fact, McDonald seemed to get Davies in the middle of the back. Irvine and Chedgzoy changed places through the former being damaged, and no sooner had the change taken place than the Albion scored through Morris, this the first goal ever scored on this ground without congratulations being offered to the scorer. While I do not like slobbering over goals, I felt the dreadful silence and imagined that Morris had been at a funeral, and that it had not been a grand success. Morris got his goal after once being baulked by McDonald. He was lucky to have a second chance. The scorer would have taken further goal of Hart had not stepped in the breach and cleared the way. Everton could not complain of any department except the forward line, and that line threw a lot of work on to the other departments. The old Richmond half back, Bowser, was too swift for Chadwick and injuries to the right wing pair helped to unbalance the line. Only Williams and Reid shaped in normal fashion in the home five.
AN OMINOUS LOOKOUT
Irvine was fed as though he were not a passenger, and at least it could be said that all the backs had shaped strong and well. Five minutes remained for play, but Chedgzoy once again managed to get a bang on the leg, so that the second home defeat seemed likely. This is the tenth time Albion have been to Liverpool without suffering defeat. Final; Everton 0, West Bromwich 1

EVERTON RES v WEST BROM RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, November 25, 1922
Virr opened the scoring after five minutes’ play, but Blood equalised from thirty yards, and then gained the lead from a penalty given against Livingstone.
Half-time; West Brom A. Res 2, Everton Res 1.

CENTRAL LEAGUE
Sports Argus- Saturday, November 25, 1922
W.B.ALBION v  EVERTON
This match at the Hawthorns was unusually attractive, for included in the visitors side were such famous First League players as Fern, Dickie Downs, Grenyer and Harrison, the last-named an international. Albion gave a trial to Spencer, a product of Sheffield University, and dropped Smith in favour of Blood. Albion; Ashmore; Parry; Chamberlain, Richardson, Reid, Dutton; Spencer, Carter, Blood, Blagden, Lenny. Everton; Fern; Downs, Livingstone; Brown, Wall, Grenyer; Parry, Miller, Virr, Young, Harrison. Referee; Mr. W.T. Henshall (Crewe). Everton opened promisingly before 3,000 spectators and after five minutes VIRR scored. Following this, Blood had hard luck when he attempted to back-heel the ball into the net. A few minutes later BLOOD defeated Fern with a difficult shot from 30 yards range. BLOOD added another from a penalty given against Livingstone. The Albion forwards were playing with confidence, and Spencer was responsible for some good work on the right. Close on half-time Albion pressed and Blood came within an ace of scoring again.
Half-time; West Bromwich Albion 2, Everton 1
Everton attacked at the opening of the second half, and the Albion goal was in danger, but Ashmore saved the situation repeatedly. Later the Albion took up the offensive but they met a resolute defence in the visiting backs. After 77 minutes BLOOD got the “hat trick” by easily defeating Fern from a beautiful pass by Cater. BLOOD scored the fourth goal just on time. Result; West Bromwich 4, Everton 1

WINNING WAYS
The Sports Argus, Saturday, November 25, 1922
ALBION PUT UP A FINE FIGHT AT GOODISON
PROMISING DEBUTANT
By Mavis
Albion visited Liverpool to-day for the return match with Everton, and they me with their usual hearty welcome from the sportsmen at Goodison Park. Not since the resumption of serious football have Albion paid an unfruitful visit to Merseyside and they were hopeful of avenging the partial success by Everton last week. Glidden made his first appearance in the senior ranks, owing to the absence of Crisp, but Gregory was still an absentee, Everton were unchanged from last week. Teams; Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, Reid. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Adams; Magee, Bowser (Captain), McNeal; Glidden, Jones, Davies, Morris, Fitton. Reserve Mr. A.F. Kirby (Preston). The ground was in good condition and conditions overhead were ideal. The “gate” at the start was meagre, doubtless owing to the early kick-off, but it was swelling rapidly. Bowser won the toss, and the Albion very nearly scored before the game was a minute old. Bowser sent a long pass out to Glidden, who returned it beautifully, and in attempting to clear McDonald all but put through his own goal, the ball missing the net by inches only. Glidden made a perfect centre after executing a brilliant run and Jones’s clever attempt to score was spoilt, the ball unluckily rebounding off an opponent. So far Glidden had been Albion’s chief raider. After receiving a pass from Morris, he nearly scored, Harland making a remarkable one-handed save as the newcomer headed the ball well to the right. There were a number of minor injuries, and Chedgzoy was accidentally kicked in the face. The Albion were the more aggressive force, and were repeatedly raiding the Everton goal, but so far without success. Albion’s new wingers were the surprise packet, and Fitton emulated the example of his colleague by giving Harland a rare handful, which he safely dealt with. Jones failed to utilise a perfect pass provided him by Fitton, whilst Morris and Magee both had good shots intercepted rather luckily. From close quarters Chadwick got in a hot drive which Pearson saved grandly.  After a long spell of pressure by the Albion Everton showed signs of a revival and the Albion defence had a severe task to hold up their opponents. Adams made one remarkable clearance in the goalmouth while Bowser was loudly cheered for a brilliant recovery after once being beaten. Albion returned to the attack, and Fitton and Morris combined well; the Everton goal being further threatened by the lively spurts of Davies to whom, by the way, the Liverpool crowd were none too kind. Play had reached a high level, and in their keenness some of the players were guilty of little infringements which imparted a touch of excitement to the exchanges. Everton applied strong pressure for a time, and Bowser and Smith accomplished a lot or good work, but it was Pearson who saved the situation, his judgement in running out being perfect, and earning for him the generous cheers of the crowd. On both sides the wingers were seen to advantage but the inside men were too closely watched to be able to use the few chances which came their way. Jones failed to reach the standard of his partner, and a first time shot by him from another pass by Fitton went hopelessly wide.
Half-time; Everton 0, West Bromwich Albion 0
A free kick against Hart led to a smart movement, in which Fitton was prominent. Harland was fortunate that the ball rebounded so easily into his hands. Morris was responsible for a delightful individual run, and just as he tried to centre Raitt kicked behind for a fruitless corner. Everton made one ineffectual attempt to get through Albion’s steady rear-guard and then the visitors returned in force, and Morris was just out with a stiff drive, whilst his partner followed his example with a lofty kick. A burst by Chadwick brought danger until Adams forced the ball behind for another poor corner kick. Everton set up an occasional attack, and from one of Chedgzoy’s passes Williams had a “gilt-edged” chance, only to miss the ball completely. Alarmed by the smartness of the Albion wingers, the home halves kept closer watch on both of them, and though this meant relaxing their hold on the inside men, the Albion attack still failed at the vital moment. Davies once got along nicely, but lost his balance when challenged by Raitt. Albion were quick to respond to the threatened siege and after one or two promising attacks had been repulsed, Fitton broke away in fine style and swung the ball nicely into the middle. Jones tried to force it into the net, but his shot hit a defender, and it rebounded to MORRIS who have Harland no hope of averting a score. The next minute saw Morris almost repeat the feat, for Fitton gave him another chance, but the bounce of the ball was so awkward that his shot went too high. Still, Albion had got their heads in front, and were playing well enough to justify and keep it. Everton made one desperate rally, and a bad decision on off-side came to Albion’s aid. Play was quickly transferred to the opposite end, where Harland safely fielded a good drive by Davies and Fleetwood intercepted one of the best of Glidder’s centres. Everton’s tactics were of a desperate order, and in their zeal to avert defeat they concentrated on attack,  with the consequence that the speedy Albion forwards had the field to themselves when they trapped the returns from Smith or Adams, Fleetwood played valiantly in Everton’s plucky attempts to save the game. A free kick against Albion saw Pearson dash out to fist away a volley from Peacock, but he did not hit it hard enough, and Fleetwood tried a long-range drive to no advantage. McNeal had all along played a quiet effective game, and in the crisis of the last 10 minutes he achieved a lot of good work, as indeed did Bowser and Magee. Fitton was well looked after by Morris, and two of his responses spelt danger to the Everton citadel. At the opposite end Adams made a clever clearance from Chadwick, but finished with an off-side pass to Fitton, Magee was forced to concede a corner to Reid, but before the excitement had died down Albion were round Harland and came near scoring again. They held tight to their lead and won on their merits. Result; Everton 0, West Bromwich 1.

EVERTON 0 WEST BROMWICH ALBION 1
November 27, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON BEATEN AT HOME
NARROW WIN FOR THE ALBION.
The unexpected happened at Goodison Park, On Saturday, when Everton were beaten in the return game by West Bromwich Albion by the only goal of the match. Thus the verdict of the previous Saturday was reversed by the same score, and Everton's successful run was checked. There were many incidents in the game that brought out capital football, and when the Albion forwards were at their best in the first half their movements were smart and clever. It was the nippiness of the forwards that gave the Albion an advantage over Everton, and ultimately carried them to victory. In all other sections the sides were very evenly matched. Everton suffered through the unfitness of Irvine, and although he changed places with Chedgzoy early in the second half, he was the weak link in the attack.
FLEETWOOD'S CLEVER DISPLAY.
The players on the Everton side who stood out among all his colleagues was Fleetwood. His display was a revelation. He has always been noticeable for sound defence, but on Saturday he combined attack with defence to such effect that placed him in a class by himself. He checked many dangerous movements by superb tackling, and his linking up methods were sound and constructive. The Everton defenders performed creditably with Harland safe and Raitt and McDonald sound and businesslike. The latter had many interesting duels with Davies, and honours were fairly even. The half-backs were pitted against a fast moving line, and they adapted themselves to the conditions with great skill. The Everton forwards did not display their usual dash and cohesion. Reid put in some delightful centres early on, and Williams foraged with his customary forcefulness. Chadwick was slow and Chedgzoy ruined his good preliminary work with poor finishing, and altogether the line did not work well. The Albion forwards had the advantage of a skilful tactician in Davies. His mission seemed to be to get through the Everton defence at any cost, and several times he came within an ace of doing so. He paved the way to many good openings, and his enterprise and earnestness made him a fine leader. Morris offered excellent support, and shot frequently, while the extreme wingmen were more than useful. Bowser made a capital pivot for Smith and Adams did splendid work further behind. Pearson in spite of his lengthy service, retains his activity, and he gave a sound display in the Albion goal.
THE GAME.
Play started briskly, and in the first minute the Everton goal had a narrow escape when McDonald placed the ball just past his own goal for a corner. After Pearson had pushed out a delightful centre by Reid. Irvine failed with a chance the like of which never occurred again. Irvine was almost under the bar when he lobbed the ball over. A persistent effort by Davies almost ended disastrously for Harland, and the Everton custodian only got the ball away after a struggle with the Albion centre. Raitt was injured through colliding with Davies, but he resumed after a few minutes, and with both sides showing keen clever play the game was not devoid of incident. The Albion forwards were extremely active, and when Jones took up a centre from the opposite wing, Harland cleared a very fine shot by punching thee ball up. Then McDonald stopped a shot by Morris as he turned the ball for a corner, and a swerving shot by Fitton was well saved by Harland. Davies sent ideal passes to his wing, and Jones had a great chance when Fitton returned the ball, but he failed to control it property. Fleetwood was very enterprising, and he caused Pearson his greatest corcern when he shot. Pearson scooped the ball away, lost it, and then dived at the ball as Williams was preparing to shoot. Peacock went near with a good effort, and then Pearson with a mighty kick again got the ball away from Williams. When the game was resumed after the interval, Morris led off with a dashing run, and following clever defence by Fleetwood, Morris tried a long shot. Then Chadwick failed with one of the best chances of the game. He had but to touch the ball as it flashed across the goal from Chedgzoy, but he completely missed it. A fine solo effort by Davies was stopped by McDonald, and at 65 minutes Morris scored what proved to be the only goal of the game. McDonald, with an overhead kick, only partially cleared, and Morris was left with an opening from which he sent the ball into the net. Everton made good attempts to get on terms, but the disorganised forward line had little chance against stubborn Albion defence. Teams: - Everton: - Harland, goal, Raitt, and McDonald, backs, Peacock, Fleetwood, and Hart (captain), half-backs, Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, and Reid, forwards. West Bromwich Albion: - Pearson, goal, Smith, and Adams, backs, Magee, Bowser, and McNeil, half-backs, Glidden, Jones, Davies, Morris, and Fitton forwards.

WEST BROMWICH ALBION RESERVES 4 EVERTON RESERVES 1
November 27, 1922. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE
Everton Reserves were defeated by 4 goals to 1 by West Bromwich Albion Reserves in the return match at the Hawthorns. This score, however, flatters the Albion, for Everton had more than their fair share of the attacking. It was the magnificent goalkeeping of Ashmore, who beat the forwards, although he allowed Virr score in the opening minutes, while Fern, who has always given a fine display at the Hawthorns was not in his element, and he should have stopped at least two of the four goals that Blood scored. Downs, was erratic, due no doubt to the barracking of the crowd, who have not forgotten the memorable Barnsley Cup tie. Although they were a goal down at the interval, Everton monopolished play in the early part of the second half, and with more method in their attacks they should have equlised, Dutton the Albion left half was the best man on the field, with Young running him close. This is the third occasion on which Blood has completed the hat trick this season.

TRUE TO TRADITION
Athletic News- Monday, November 27, 1922
ALBION’S CONQUEST AT GOODISON PARK
EVERTON 0 WEST BROMWICH ALBION 1
By Junius
True to tradition, West Bromwich Albion found Goodison Park a happy hunting ground, and conquered Everton by the only goal recorded in the game. They were good value for their victory; indeed, on the general run of the play, they might have gained a more pronounced success. The goal came after the second half had been in progress twenty minutes, McDonald failing to clear and leaving Morris with a clear course. In the first half Everton showed possibilities, but the forwards were slow to take their chances, and allowed the Albion backs clear, when an extra effort would probably have clinched the game.
Another Albion Debutant
With Crisp suffering from a thigh injury, Gliddon was given his first chance in the Albion team and, like Fitton, played his part well. Fitton displayed good control of the ball, trapping with ease and obtaining the maximum result with a minimum effort. Had the inside forwards shot more the visitors might have been a goal or two to the good at the interval, but they passed too much and too closely. Everton’s forward line was thrown out of gear somewhat through Irvine and Chedgzoy being injured early on. Defensive play on both sides reached a high standard of efficiency. The backs and half backs were exceptionally good, timing their kicking splendidly and disposing of the ball with marked discretion. Fleetwood’s defensive powers were greatly in evidence, and he opened up the game with some long drives to Reid, Who, during the first portion, was the most successful of the Everton forwards. He kept Magee and Smith fully employed.  Against Bowser, Chadwick was cumbersome, although he got few acceptable passes, and only clever shot of the early portion be recorded to his credit. He took some time to get underway, but during the second half with Chedgzoy in the inside-right berth, he improved. Davies was a good leader of the Albion vanguard. Jones was thrustful, and Morris, though slow in the first portion, became extremely lively after the change of ends and harassed the Everton, defence to some purpose.
Strong Half-back Play.
At Half-back there was little to choose between the teams. Fleetwood, as I have said, rendered his side splendid service, and the amount of work he got through was surprising. Hart was not quite up to his usual form, and Peacock had several anxious momenta in the second half. Bowser was a capable pivot for the Albion, with Magee and McNeal sturdy supporters, and the trio had a successful working arrangement with Smith and Adams, who rarely faltered. Raitt and McDonald, though the latter almost flashed the ball into his own goal in clearing from Glidden in the opening minute, played a sound game throughout, and Pearson showed rare anticipation. Harland, though none too convincing early on, subsequently did his work very well. The Albion deserved their merited victory. They were more of a concerted whole than the home team, and they placed with purpose. Everton—Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, and Reid. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Adams; Magee, Bowser (Captain), McNeal; Gliddon, Jones, Davies, Morris, and Fitton. Referee; A.F. Kirby, Preston.

ALBION’S FERTILE SOIUL
The Birmingham Daily Gazette- Monday, November 27, 1922
KEEP UP TRADITIONS AT GOODISON PARK
EVERTON ECLIPSED
EVERTON 0, WEST BROMIWICH ALBION 1
By the Throstle
Here beginneth the second chapter of the Book of Tradition as applied to the annual game between West Bromwich Albion and Everton. A week ago Everton faithfully observed the custom of averting defeat at the Hawthorns. On Saturday Albion visited Goodison Park and performed in accordance with the habit of recent years; they won by one goal to nil. Moreover they won on their merits in a match which was a vast improvement upon its predecessor, and in the face of circumstances which did not appear to justify much confidence. As so frequently happens when experiments are made in football, the fears proved dupes, for the introduction of a few right winger and a continuances of the trial being given to Fitton were abundantly justified, and some of the Liverpool critics were frank enough to express their envy of the foresight of the Albion management in securing the services of such promising young players.
SPLENDID RESERVES
It must be a very strong long time since Albion took the field without either Jephcott, Gregory or Crisp, but on Saturday’s showing they have two splendid reserves in Glidden and Fitton. They revealed many qualities which seasoned players did not display so early in their careers, and with further experience in the company of such good coaches as the Albion players proved themselves to be in this match- for both the youngsters were accorded every possible encouragement-they should develop into class forwards. Albion beat Everton by the persistency with which they exploited the open game, and the ready response of the wingers to the long passes in which Davies, Morris and Bowser excelled. On a rather slippery surface the Everton defenders were not so speedy not so confident as in the earlier match, with the result that the visitors exerted twice as much pressure as did their opponents. Yet, such is the fickleness of football that Everton came much nearer to success than did their rivals, although they were only fleeting attackers. At first the Albion defence seemed a little uncertain, and the early incursions of the Everton vanguard,. Of whom Reid was the most conspicuous, carried more menace than did the sustained assaults of the Albion net.
SHY “SHOOTER.”
Perhaps this was because the best chances of scoring went to Jones, who is singularly shy of shooting, and failed badly at two simple chances. Against these slips must be placed an astute header by the same player which completely deceived Harland and was only scraped out in most fortunate fashion, Fitton got in one great shot which Ireland’s custodian dealt with in good style, but up the interval neither of the regular sharpshooters had much scope for exploiting their prowess. Everton, on the other hand, had two golden opportunities of securing the lead. Chadwick bungled the first when he ballooned the ball over an open goal, whilst the unerring judgement of the goalkeeper was too quick for Williams when that forward was favoured with a fine opening conceived by Chedgzoy.
PEARSON’S “LIFE” OF EASE
After the interval play was more strenuously even, and Everton impressed one by the power of their sorties if not by their capacity to finish them off. The sturdy defence of Smith and Adams, well supported by the half-backs, proved the fatal obstacle to the spells of aggression in which the home team indulged, and only once was Pearson seriously harassed during this half. Williams also missed an easy chance, but these two occasions excepted, Albion’s goal was too well protected by the backs and halves to give Everton much hope. For some time Albion were forced back to midfield as speedily as they advanced into the goal area. But after 64 minutes play Fitton lifted the ball into the middle, and the outcome of a tussle between McDonald and Jones was that the ball went leisurely to Morris and he flashed it past the goalie in a twinkling.
VALIANT LOSERS
From thence to the end Everton were a vanquished but valiant team, and Albion came nearer to increasing the lead than to losing it. Without exactly producing their best form, Albion played skilful and crafty football, and compared with their opponents’ game it bore the hall-mark of effectiveness. In defence Pearson gave a polished display during the first half when his goal was not so surely covered, and Adams played one of his best games, kicking most serenely when the situation was most desperate. Bowser excelled at half-back, his recoveries being as sure as his long passes to the wings were well-timed.
ALBION’S ARTIST
In the forward line Albion had the artist of the match in Morris who showed a nice appreciation of the abilities of his young partner and nursed him beautifully, Davies shook himself free of Fleetwood’s shackles more than at West Bromwich, and although he failed to discover the path to goal, he led the line with much dash. Jones was subdued, and sufficient has already been said of the wingers to show that they were hosts in themselves. It need only be added that Albion were entitled to the win. It was neither a romp nor a scrape, but a clear-cut victory achieved by superior teamwork. Everton—Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, and Reid. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Adams; Magee, Bowser (Captain), McNeal; Gliddon, Jones, Davies, Morris, and Fitton. Referee; A.F. Kirby, Preston.

WHY THE ALBION WON THEIR GAME
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, November 27, 1922
Bee’s Notes
The Albion, per contra, walked away with a win by a goal, and it is worth your while remembering that this nippy and still little side have not lost a game in this city since the war- and they have been here ten times! That’s a bit of a record. We mustn’t be too generous towards them, however. They were only one of a number of away successes that were threatened-by Burnley and Sunderland, for instance. Everton after their away performances drew quite a big crowd (considering the time of kick-off and the cold weather) and the game was a worthy one to watch, the first half being interesting and enjoyable. There was much football “meat” in it and if Irvine had taken his chance early on the game would not have been won by the Albion. However, the main point about Irvine is that he did not seem to have recovered from injury of a week or so ago, for he was soon “about turn” and when he changed places with Chedgzoy it was astonishing the amount of work that was offered to him! It should have been the other way round-the sick man should have been let off and the centre worked hard. But the centre once again had to row on his own for the clever left wing could not think of others than themselves- it is to be hoped this does not become a habit. Is the centre not a forward in the meaning of the act!
FLEETWOOD’S BEST
I have known the time when I have had to say that Fleetwood did not pass well, and therefore could not play well. There was one notable case when up in Scotland we had a difference over the matter. He had been told by someone that he had done well. I had other statements to make, per Press, and Tom didn’t quite like them- and said so. Now I want to give full publicity to the best day’s work Fleetwood has ever done. His dribbles were as of yore, but he got further with them and didn’t have the ball taken from him at the last moment. His all-round work was of the highest calibre. Those passes up the middle, his sudden tackles, his gathering of the ball when it was chest high, his whole game was of the highest character, and I, who have complained of half backs who do not use the ball, want to state now that on Saturday Fleetwood passed with splendid accuracy. He had an able lieutenant in Hunter Hart and Peacock, while good in many cases, failure at times in uncommon manner. Perhaps he was frightened for the men behind him. Raitt was in a dazed condition. No one could grumble at the defensive works on either side, but one could compare the attacks. Fred Morris has come to his championship season days. He is dribbling heartily, and carrying the ball, and a fast shot with it, too. Stan Davies is playing with a confidence he was never allowed to gather when here. His long passes make any defence get busy, and he has a ferocious shot too. The Albion had some little fellows on the wing who will come, but I didn’t like Jones at inside right. Near by me was Fred Everiss, the Albion secretary, and I asked him how much the side cost. About 1s 3 ½ d in stamps, if you except Stan Davies-and he was cheap at the price. There you are- a side of lads, and they pick up a Magee for a half back and an Adams to replace Jesse Pennington. They had Reed, the strong pivot, helping the reserves, for Syd Bowser still keeps the time of day in the first side! The Albion are a wonderful side, are they not?
HARLAND AND CO
Harland made good saves look easy saves, and he slipped up in such a manner that one or two thought he was not safe. That turf, let me tell you, was very variable-as always is the case after the sharp frost and the sun’s rays. However, Harland had done his part very well so far, and if the side can improve its attack there will be more victories to chronicle. Chadwick is admittedly slow- therefore he should be encouraged to hit those massive drives first time. On the right wing I feel sure that Irvine ought not to have turned out, and only did so that the team should not be altered, and thus a winning combination kept together. Chedgzoy was doing his best when he got one of three blows that made him “sit up.” He has been most unlucky with his work and his legs in recent weeks. What Everton require is more combined service in attack, and a decision all round to hit the ball first time whether one is under way or not. Chadwick’s slowness is bound to be a handicap, yet I would not hurry him from his game. He can play, and his size, and his thought, practice and experience might bring him to a pattern known as the Albert Shepherd style. But isn’t it quaint to find a big boy like he not quite satisfying and the opposition side showing us one of our cast-off members, who is playing good, combined football and keeping the line well together with swinging passes and the ball always turf-high? Some say Stan Davies would never have succeeded at Everton. Stan would succeed anywhere if the people alongside him were good enough and were inclined to join in the combined action, rather than the winging in two’s scheme that is doing a lot towards ruining all centre-forwards. Wingers, cut it out! Some commentators have slipped up in regard to the Albion’s successes in the city. They have given it out that the Albion have not lost in their last ten matches at Goodison Park. This is not the case. They have not lost in their last ten visits to this city- Anfield and Goodison, that is to say.

RAGGED FORWARD DISPLAY
The Liverpool Daily Courier- November 27, 1922
“BLUES” FAIL AGAINST “THROSTLES”
FLEETWOOD’S BEST
EVERTON 0, WEST BROMWICH ALBION 1
By F.M.N
For the second time this season, Everton failed at home, the Albion joining Liverpool in taking full points away from the Park. It was a distinctly hard game from beginning to end, and as there were flashes of brilliance in a spirited ninety minutes the 30,000 spectators had full value for their money. That the better team won was the general verdict, though it must be put on record that Everton were handicapped by injuries, and for a considerable portion of the second half Irvine limped about painfully at outside right. It was a mistake in tactics to send the ball out so frequently to the right, under the circumstances, for Irvine could not possibly do himself justice.
SPRINGTLY THROSTLES
In my opinion Everton lost the day owing to the failures of the forwards to combine effectively. They seemed to lack a plan early in the game, and most of their efforts were of an individual and ragged character. In this respect the Albion were superior. The forwards were very nippy on the ball, and the combined effectively, the extremes being particularly clever, and in Glidden and Fitton the Albion have secured two very fine players. These youthful exponents ran and centred with rare precision and if the inside men had finished with more determination they must have won with greater ease. At the same time the superiority forward undoubtedly carried the day. Everton took a long time to settle down and it was not until late in the first half that the attack moved with smoothness. They played better for a time in the second portion and one great chance was missed when the inside men failed to get at an accurate centre from Chedgzoy.
FLEETWOOD TO THE FORE
The keeper and the backs were sound and the halves crisp and clean in their methods. One of the features of the match was the capital display of Fleetwood. He was at his best in attack and defence and indeed I have never seen him play better. Fleetwood was ably supported by Hart, but Peacock has frequently played better. Reid was undoubtedly the best of the Everton vanguard though Chedgzoy was clever at times and Williams as usual worked hard. On the Albion side Adams and Smith were capital backs, and Bowser a great stumbling block at centre half. In addition to the wing forwards Morris, who scored the winning goal midway through the second half, was always a dangerous raider. Teams; Everton; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Peacock, Fleetwood, Hart (Captain); Chedgzoy, Irvine, Chadwick, Williams, Reid. West Bromwich Albion; Pearson; Smith, Adams; Magee, Bowser, McNeal; Glidden, Jones, Davies, Morris, Fitton.

BEE’S NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, November 28, 1922
“Blue Bird” says- Irvine has fallen in the shade since he has played in the inside right position; therefore put him as centre. Team; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Hart, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Peacock, Irvine, Williams, and Reid.

EVERTON F.C. MAKE AN EXPERIEMENT
The Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, November 29, 1922
Bee’s Notes
Everton v Sunderland at Sunderland; Harland; Raitt, McDonald; Hart, Fleetwood, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Peacock, Chadwick, Williams, Reid. Irvine has not yet recovered from his injured thigh, and, in view of the programme before the Blues between now and New Year, he is being given every chance of a proper recovery. The reappearance of Peacock as a forward and Grenyer as a first-team half-back. Peacock has dribbling proposition and Grenyer’s height, weight and experience count for much.
Everton Reserves meet Derby County Reserves at Goodison, and will reply on; Fern; Caddick, Livingstone; Brown, Wall, Rooney; Jones, Miller, Virr, Young, Harrison.
Rooney has been playing with the “A” team, wherein his display have gained him promotion.

EVERTON MAKE CHANGES
The Liverpool Daily Courier- Thursday, November 30, 1922
In the game at Sunderland on Saturday, Irvine will stand down owing to injuries, and Peacock will leave the half back line, and take the inside-right position. Grenyer will be introduced at left half, Hart moving across to the right. The team is there therefore;- Harland; Raitt, and McDonald; Hart, Fleetwood, and Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Peacock, Chadwick, Williams, and Reid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

November 1922