BIG CAPTURE BY EVERTON
May 1 st 1902. The Daily Post
Last evening the directors signed on for next season John Brearley, who has been playing forward for Middlesbrough during this season. He has scored more goals than an other forward in either division of the League, and assmaterially helped his side to reach the first division honors. Brearley is a Liverpool lad, and is undoubtedly an acquisition to the Everton team. It is creditable to the Everton directors that they have able to secure Brearley as Liverpool, Aston Villa, and others clubs were very keen to engaged him.
ARBROATH V. EVERTON
May 1, 1902. Dundee Courier
Arbroath 3, Everton 1.
Player Refusals To Leave The Field
Everton concluded their Scottish tour last night, when they met Arbroath on Gayfield Park. The weather was favourable, but a strong wind blew from the west. The English team included Watson, the old Dundee back, and five prominent Glasgow juniors, namely Russell, Williamson, McMeney, Sheridan, and Lang. Mr. McIntyre, Patrick Thistle, was referee, and the teams were; Everton; Kitchen; Balmer and Watson; Clark, Russell, and Williamson; Bowman, McMeney, Proudfoot, Sheridan and Long. Arbroath; McKenzie; Carrie, and Clark; McGlashan, Cargill, and Davidson; Black, Middleton, Hay (Dauntless), Willocks, and McNaughton, (Dundee Edenbank). Owing to Everton having to leave Arbroath for Liverpool early the match was only one of two thirty-fives. Arbroath won the toss, and Everton started play against the breeze. The Marrons had the better of the opening, and McNaughton and Davidson forced a corner between them, but Watson cleared, and Lang and McMeney each tried McKenzie with shots, which the custodian turned aside in fine style. After thirteen minutes' play McNaughton opened the scoring with a lovely shot, and Hay two minutes later took advantage of a weak return by Balmer and scored a second goal. Up to the interval Everton had the greater share of the attack, but just on the sounded of the whistle McNaughton and Middleton almost beat Kitchen with long stinging shots.
Half-time; Arbroath, 2; Everton, 0.
The restart was in favour of Everton, who seemed determined to reduce the leeway, but they found in Arbroath defenders strong opposition, Carrie, Clark, and Cargill being especially prominent. At length Proudfoot got his foot on the ball, and when close to goalmouth he piloted the ball past McKenzie. At this stage a rather unpleasant scene was witnessed. As the referee was returning down the field, Watson, the Everton left-back, used threatening language towards him, whereupon Mr. McIntyre ordered the player off the field. Watson refused to go, and the Everton players threatened that if their back had to leave they would also retire. For a time it looked as if the game would come to a termination, but eventually Watson apologised to the referee, and the game was resumed. Up to the close play was uninteresting, and the final result was:- Arbroath 3, Everton 1.
• Thanks to Douglas Gorman for sending this to the Blue Correspondents.
EVERTON CLUB AND THE IBROX PARK DISASTER FUND
Liverpool Daily Post –Thursday 01 May 1902
The match which the Everton club are playing for the benefit of this fund at Goodison Park to-day promises to be a very exciting one. The Glasgow Rangers, who are the Scottish League champions, have offered the magnificent cup which they won from the Exhibition Committee for competition, the clubs to fight for the trophy being Everton, Rangers, Celtic, and Sunderland. The two latter clubs played in Glasgow last evening, and the Rangers and Everton fight their battle to-day. To show the value which the clubs set upon winning this game, we may say that the full League team of the Rangers with all their internationals, travelled from Scotland last night, so that their men might be quite fit for the struggle, and, although Everton had a match at Dundee on Tuesday, and another at Arbroath last evening, they sent all their League players back to Liverpool on Tuesday, so that they might be quite fit to uphold the honour of the club. From this it will be seen that both clubs are determined upon winning the cup which is offered, and, as each club will be at full strength, a great game should result. If arrangements can be made in time, one or two of Everton’s captures for next season will play. As the whole of the proceeds are going to such a worthy object, no doubt there will be a monster gate. We may say that Everton are bearing all the gate, advertising, and other expenses, including the entertainment of the Rangers’ team after the match, and the Rangers are bearing their expenses from Glasgow, so that the total gross proceeds will go to the fund. The Rangers team contains the old Everton half-back Jack Robertson, who rumours says, is coming back to his old love. Brearley of Middlesbrough, Everton’s new capture, will play. The Glasgow Rangers team arrived in Liverpool last night, and put up at the Bee Hotel.
EVERTON F.C. IN ARBROATH
Arbroath Herald - Thursday 01 May 1902
The English League runners-up concluded their Scottish tour last night, when they visited Gayfield Park. The weather was favourable but stormy, and about 2000 were present. Both teams were well represented. In the opening period the homesters played with the wind, and for the first fifteen minutes had the better of the play, the outcome of which was that McNaughton opened the scoring, and a little later Hay took advantage of a weak kick by Balmer and notched the second point for the Maroons. No further scoring resulted in the first period. In the second half Everton played up stronger, but Arbroath defenders were inn grand form, and time and again turned the Englishmen aside. At Length Proudfoot found the net with a fine shot. Arbroath retaliated with a third. About twenty minutes from the close a rather unpleasant scene was witnessed, Watson, the Everton back, and late of Dundee, refusing to leave the field, he having been ordered off by Mr. McIntyre, Patrick Thistle, the referee. The other Everton players threatened to leave the field, but eventually an apology was made by Watson, and the game resumed. The final result was- Arbroath 3; Everton 1.
The Englishmen left for Liverpool with the 8.30 p.m. train. The Arbroath visit Dundee on Saturday.
ARBROATH v EVERTON
The Scotsman - Thursday 01 May 1902
Last night Everton played the Arbroath at Gayfield before a good attendance of spectators. The game was limited to two thirty-five to admit of the visitors travelling south by the last evening train. The home team ahd the wind behind them in the first half, and pressed at the outset, but Balmer and Watson defended brilliantly. Thirteen minutes from the start a long shot by McNaughton glanced off the post into the net. Everton responded with spirit, but Mackenzie, although unsupported, baffled Proudfoot, Arbroath again invaded, and Hay headed past Kitchen, the period ending;- Arbroath two goals, Everton nil.
On resuming Everton hemmed in the home team, but their shooting was weak, and it was only after play had become more open that Proudfoot fastened on an ineffective return by Clark and scored. Subsequently the Arbroath pressed, and the Everton goal was subjected to a regular bombardment. Hay again scoring. The referee (Mr. McIntyre, Partrick Thistle) ordered Watson off the field for abusive language, but the difficulty was got over by the latter apologising. A fast game ended;- Arbroath three goals, Everton one.
EVERTON’S CAPTURE
Evening Despatch - Thursday 01 May 1902
Yesterday, Everton signed for next season John Brearley, who has been playing forward for Middlesbrough during last season. He scored more goals than any other forward in either division of the League, and materially helped his side to reach First Division honours. Brearley is a Liverpool lad, and is undoubtedly an acquisition to the Everton team. It is said that Liverpool, Aston Villa, Tottenham, and other clubs were very anxious to engage him.
Brearley
Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette - Friday 02 May 1902
The rumours that Brearley is leaving the Middlesbrough Club were confirmed yesterday by the announcement that Everton have secured his transfer at a cost of $250. As as inside right or centre-forward he has proved himself a player of first rank, while his shooting powers have contributed in no small measure to the success of the Middleborough club
EVERTON 1 GLASGOW RANGERS 1
May 2 1902. The Liverpool Courier
Glasgow Exhibition Cup
Considerable interest was aroused in the meeting at Goodison Park last evening of Everton and Glasgow Rangers. The game had been arranged for the benefit of the Ibrox Park disaster fund, and was one of the ties in which Everton Glasgow Rangers Celtic, and Sunderland are participating for possession of the Glasgow Exhibition Cup. A further inducement for the players top exert themselves was the fact that the Bovril Company offer gold metals to the winners of the cup. There was a good attendance, fully 7,000 spectators watching with keen interest, what proved to be a really fine game. Both sides imparted to their work plenty of determination, with the result that the issue was always in doubt and most attractive from the point of view of the onlookers. In the first half, with Everton facing the sun, the home team had rather more of the play, but the Rangers attacks were probably more incisive. At half time nothing had been scored, and it was not until five minutes from the close of the second half that Hamilton scored for the Rangers as a result of a well-executed movement. A minute before the whistle blew; Young equalized from a beautiful centre from Dilly. The teams in the gathering darkness played an extra ten minutes each way, but neither could score again, and the match ended in a draw of one goal each. Everton played two of their latest recruits-Bearsley (a Liverpool lad, and formerly of Notts County, and Middlesbrough) at inside right, and Dilly (a Scotch junior international from Arbroat) at outside left. Each made a decidedly favorable impression. Dilly's effort which led to the equalising goal being a smart bit of work. The teams were: - Everton: - Kitchen, goal, Eccles and Watson, backs, Wolstenholmes, Blythe, and Abbott, half-backs, Taylor (captain) Brearley, Young, Bell, and Dilly, forwards, Glasgow Rangers: - Dickie, goal, Smith and Drummond, backs, Gibson, Neill, and Stark, half-backs, Graham, Robertson, Hamilton, Miller and Smith (a), forwards.
GLASGOW EXHIBITION CUP
Liverpool Daily Post - Friday 02 May 1902
EVERTON v. GLASGOW RANGERS
This match, the gross proceeds of which will be utilised for the benefit of the sufferers by the recent football disaster at Ibrox Park, Glasgow, took place last evening at Goodison Park before an assembly of between 8,000 and 9,000 spectators. There were four alterations in the home team from that advertised, the Everton eleven including a new man, Dilly, hailing from Arbroath, while there were three substitutes in the Rangers’ ranks. Everton appeared in white, while the Scotchmen were attired in the familiar colours of the Goodison contingent.
The constitution of the teams was as follows;-
Everton;- Kitchen, goal; Eccles and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Blythe, and Abbott, half-backs; Taylor, Brierley, Young, Bell, and Dilly, forwards.
Rangers.- Dickie, goal; Smith and Drummond, backs; Gibson, Neill, and Stark, half-backs; Graham, Robertson, Hamilton, Miller, and A. Smith, forwards.
The Rangers won the toss, Everton kicking off prompt to time. Everton from the outset pressed, capital forward work being shown, Young and Bell being conspicuous. The Rangers’ backs relieved the pressure, and play was taken to the other end, Kitchen being called upon to save from Hamilton. By clever play Everton got down, and Bell sent in a swift shot, which the visiting custodian saved brilliantly. Another attack by the Scotsmen followed, but the Everton defence was very sound, and the Rangers were turned to the right about. A corner was forced by Everton, but nothing resulted. The pressure was maintained by the home team for some time, and the visitors’ defence had several a lightning shot across the goalmouth. A corner fell to the Evertonians, which was well placed, but Taylor failed to turn a good chance to account. In the next minute Dickie brought off a magnificent save from Young. The visitors then took up the running, but were never dangerous. They were soon repulsed, and play again settled down in the Rangers’ half, bell shooting over. A smart run up the field by the Rangers ensued, and Kitchen had to handle a shot from Gibson. Everton now assumed the aggressive, and after good play by the home forwards, Taylor ended up by shooting outside. The Rangers took the ball to the front of Kitchen, and the home defence was in trouble. Neill shot in strongly, but his effort went wide. The visitors were attacking at the interval. Half-time; No score. On resumption of hostilities Everton took up the attack, Brierley having a pop at goal, Dickie clearing nicely. Pretty play by the visiting forwards was witnessed, by which they were enabled to get in close proximity to Kitchen. Watson cleverly robbed Robertson when the latter was about to shoot, the ball being transferred to midfield. The visitors came again, however, and the home custodian was tested by Miller, after which Everton attacked, Dickie clearing from Brierley. At the other end Kitchen saved from Neill. A sharp run up the field by the Everton left wing followed, a corner being forced, but nothing tangible accrued. Everton made determined efforts to open the score, and the Rangers goal was hotly besieged. Grand defence was shown by Drummond and Smith, and eventually the invaders were driven out. The visitors got down, and Miller missed a grand opening when close in. Everton removed the scene of play to the other end, where Brierly had an ineffectual shot at goal. The visitors then attacked vigorously, and, following clever forward play. Hamilton defeated Kitchen with a fine shot two minutes from the finish. Everton made great efforts to equalise, and were successful, Dilly centring splendidly to Young, who made no mistake, and placed the ball beyond the reach of Dickie. This necessitated extra time being played, but neither side scored, the result being a draw of one goal each. The ultimate winners of the trophy will receive gold medals, presented by Bovril, Limited.
EVERTON v GLASGOW RANGERS
Liverpool Mercury - Friday 02 May 1902
The above match was decided at Goodison Park last evening, before fully 7000 spectators. The proceeds were devoted to the Ibrox Disaster Fund, which will thus benefit to the extent of close upon £170. This was one of what might practically be termed semi-final ties, the other being between the Celts and Sunderland, which ended in favour of the former by 5 goals to 1. Everton played two of their latest captures- Brearley, late of Middlesbrough, who operated at inside right, and Dilly, of Arbroath, who occupied the position of outside left. The Rangers started, and Kitchen cleared in fine style from Hamilton, but play was quickly transferred to the opposite goal, where Bell missed a nice chance of scoring. Shortly afterwards Brearley with a clinking shot, sent just outside the upright, and later Bell again failed by the narrowest margin to open the scoring. Dickie splendidly saved from Young, and the Rangers breaking away, Hamilton mulled a beautiful centre, but half-time arrived without a score. The Rangers pressed on resuming and the Everton defence, which was severely tested, proved equal to the emergency. The home left raced down, and Bell drove against the crossbar during a tussle near goal. Profiting by this narrow escape, the Rangers pressed in strenuous fashion, and from a centre by Graham, who was apparently offside, Hamilton failed to convert with an open goal in front. At length Smith raced cleverly away, and the Rangers centre made amends for his previous failure by scoring a capital goal. Three minutes from time the Everton left wing retaliated, and from Dilly’s centre Young equalised. An extra 20 minutes was played, but though both goals narrowly missed capture, nothing further was recorded, and the result was thus a draw of 1 goal each. Everton;- Kitchen, goal; Eccles and Watson, backs; Wolstenholme, Blythe, and Abbott, half-backs; Taylor, Brierley, Young, Bell, and Dilly, forwards.
Rangers.- Dickie, goal; Smith and Drummond, backs; Gibson, Neill, and Stark, half-backs; Graham, Robertson, Hamilton, Miller, and A. Smith, forwards.
OLD DUNDEE PLAYER FOR TOTTENHAM
Dundee Evening Post - Monday 05 May 1902
We are able to state that John Watson, the old and popular Dundee back, and now of Everton signed for Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. The Southern club is building up a strong team for next season.
DILLY AND ARBROATH CLUB.
Dundee Evening Post - Monday 05 May 1902
SEQUEL TO INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE MATCH
ALLEGED ILLEGAL "POACHING" BY EVERTON.
The statement published in last Thursday's "Evening Post" that Tom Dilly, the wellknown Arbroath forward, had left with Everton for England the previous evening, caused quite a stir in football circles in this quarter, and especially in Arbroath. It is well known that for several weeks Dilly has been much sought after by First Division Scottish clubs, and by them in particular was his departure regretted, As was seen from our football edition on Saturday, Dilly that afternoon took part in the International League replayed tie Parkhead, Glasgow. It appears that Dilly still a signed player for Arbroath, and was not eligible to play for any other without the committee's permission. conversation with a well-known official, our representative learned that Dilly and the Everton club may be reported in the matter, and that suspension may follow the affair. Dilly arrived home in Arbroath on Saturday evening. It is reported that the matter will be discussed at meeting of the Arbroath club this evening.
GLASGOW RANGERS 3 EVERTON 2
MAY 5 1902. THE Liverpool Courier
Glasgow Exhibition Cup
This replayed tie in the Glasgow Exhibition Cup Competition was contested at Cathkin park on Saturday before 6,000 spectators. Neither sides was at full strength. The teams were: - Rangers: - Dickie, goal, Campbell, (Patrick Thistle) and Crawford, backs, Gibson, Neill, and Stark, half-backs, Graham, Walker (Liverpool), Hamilton, Speedie, and Smith, forwards. Everton: - Kitchen, goal, Henderson (Southampton), and Balmer (r), backs, Rankin, Clark, and Abbott, half-backs, Taylor (captain), Brearley, Young, Bell, and Dilly, forwards. The Rangers started with a fine dash and Graham getting offside spoiled a nice combined effort by the right wing. At the other end Campbell nearly checked Dilly; and then a concerted run by the Rangers forwards ended in Speedie opening the scoring with a capital shot, when four minutes only had gone. A long pass by Bell was not taken by Dilly, and again the Rangers got away, only to be stopped by Rankin. Everton's play was tricky at times, but lacked finish, and the defence of the Rangers was too good to allow them to obtain an opening. Brearley was unfortunate with an individual dribble, but following this Rankin gave to Dilly, who had no difficulty in equalling. From the centre the Rangers dashed down on Kitchen, and Kitchen scored what seemed a good goal, but it was disallowed for offside. Rankin played a very attractive game for Everton, and was mainly instrumental in keeping McDougall in check, Brearsley gave Everton the lead with a splendid shot, which Dickie no chance. Half-time Rangers 1; Everton 2.
The second half was keenly contested, and although the Rangers had a decided advantage throughout, it was not until within five minutes of the finish that Hamilton equalized. The closing moments were the most exciting period of the match, the third and winning goal being snatched within the last minute by Walker for the Rangers. Result Rangers 3; Everton 2.
NEW PLAYER FOR EVERTON
May 5 1902. The Liverpool Courier
On Friday Albert Monks, a member of the Bury Football team, was signed on for Everton. Monk's who is an inside right or centre forward, went to Bury from Staybridge Rovers at the end of last season, and has played several times in the Bury team.
FINE FOOTBALL AT GOODISON PARK
Athletic News - Monday 05 May 1902
By Junius
The game at Goodison Park between Everton and Glasgow Rangers provided a delightful exposition of the dribbling code, and the 7,000 spectators had full value for their money. The home side included in their ranks two new players, Dilly and Brearley but it is rather significant that Booth and Settle were not representing Everton. Dilly hails from Arbroath and was I suppose spotted in the final match of the Scotch-Irish tour which was finished off by the Everton reserve players. Dilly played in this game, and was evidently booked straight away, for he arrived in Liverpool on Thursday morning, and was therefore in an unfavorable state for creating an entirely satisfactory first impression, though it was from his accurate centre that Young equalized. Brearely who, I believe formerly played for the now defunct Liverpool South End eleven, had been at Nottingham, Millwall, and Middlesbrough and with the latter club rendered excellent service in the season which has just terminated. The Anfielders were on his track, but failed to come to terms and Everton stepping in, succeeded. He played inside right to Taylor on Thursday and shaped very well. It was somewhat of a curiosity to see Robertson, the International half-back, figuring in the Rangers forwards line at inside right, and he had several tussles with Abbott, in which the latter cleverly held his own. But the fine display of A. Smith on the extreme left was quite the feature of the match, and this scintillating player electrified the crowd with his clever footwork and speedy flashes along touch. Both sides were fully extended, but though an extra twenty minutes was played, a draw of one goal was the verdict. These two points were squeezed into the last ten minutes of the customary hour and a half and formed a fitting finale to one of the most enjoyable games seen at Goodison Park this season. It is football of this quality which makes one wish for a quick return of another campaign, and had the Celts been coming down here on Saturday I feel assured there would have been a tremendous gate. The proceeds realized about 170 pounds all of which goes to the Disaster Fund. Everton entertained their visitors at the Exchange Hotel after the match,. A function which proved as successful as the game has been.
ENGLAND CAP FOR SETTLE
May 5 1902. From Liverpool Courier
At Birmingham on Saturday, England drew with Scotland by two goal all at Villa park. and at length Jimmy Settle headed in from a corner after 65 minutes play in front of 15,000 spectators. This was the first England goal, after being two goals to nil down at half time. A couple of minutes later Wilkes equalised, also from a corner and nothing further was scored.
EXHIBITION CHARITY CUP
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 05 May 1902
RANGERS v EVERTON
At Celtic Park, Glasgow. At the outset the Rangers pressed, and were the first to score through Speedie. This early reverse caused Everton to put more vim into their player, and a combined effort resulted in Dilly securing the equaliser. Brearley added a second point for Everton, who crossed over with the lead. On resuming the game was keenly contested, and although the Rangers had a decided advantage throughout it was not until within five minutes of the finish that Hamilton equalised. The closing moments were the most exciting period of the match, the third and winning goal being snatched within the last minute by Walker for the Rangers. Result Rangers 3 goals, Everton 2 goals.
The amount taken at the gate was £284.
ENGLAND v SCOTLAND
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 05 May 1902
This match left undecided owing to the terrible disaster at Ibrox Park, Glasgow, was replayed on the Aston Villa ground, Birmingham, on Saturday afternoon. The English players contributed £19 10s of the honorariums they received. There would not be more than 15,000 spectators when the game began. There was rain in the morning, and it was threatening when the teams turned out, while during the match a very heavy shower fell. The English players were the same as in the original match; but Rennie, McColl, and Orr were substituted for Doig, Brown, and John Campbell in the Scottish ranks. The Scots won the toss, and had the great advantage of a strong, choppy wind, and the Englishmen also had to face the sun. it was soon evident that the visitors were the faster lot, and they tested George in the first minute. He cleared easily, but the ball was not got away, and three minutes from the start it went to Templeton, who, with a nicely-judged shot, sent into the corner of the net just under the bar. England raced down, and Hogg sent in a low shot which Rennie saved. Templeton raced down to the corner, and forced a corner, which was cleared. Then Bloomer got clean away, and finished with a terrific drive, which Rennie just beat down, and in the succeeding scrimmages the leather was forced just wide of the posts. Scotland were playing the finer game, and only individual work by Hogg on the side of England calls for mention. Templeton was showing his best form on the Scottish right, and he forced and placed two corners in succession, and from the second Orr sent in. Molyneux unfortunately turned the ball aside, and it went past George, Scotland being two ahead in just under the half-hour. England were vert ragged, and there was no understanding amongst them. Hogg alone did good work. Rain now came down in torrents, and England could make no headway at all. They were practically penned in their own half and George had plenty to do. The interval found Scotland leading by 2 goals to nil. When the game was resumed the rain continued, but the wind had dropped. For some time the Scotsmen quite held their own, though the Englishmen had improved very considerably, and were more together. Houlker proved a match for Templeton, who tried to do too much, and Frank Forman was in much better form than previously. Settle, too, was doing himself justice, and Cox was frequently dangerous. Some smart work was seen on both sides, and both keepers were tested, but Rennie was admirably protected, the Scots packing their goal when at all hard pressed. This several grand shots from Forman and Wilkes were diverted, and Cox and Settle also had hard lines. At last a scorcher from Bloomer yielded a corner, and this, admirably placed, resulted in a goal, Settle putting on the finishing touch. This was 20 minutes from the resumption, and the success served to act like magic on the Englishmen, who went into their work with tremendous dash. Play proceeded exclusively in front of Rennie, shot after shot being kept out. A little later Wilkes, standing where Templeton had stood when he scored, lifted the ball over the heads of the defenders, and equalised the scores. England after this never looked back, and the Scots forwards tiring, the play was all in the visitors half. There was a capital understanding between Cox and Settle, and these two made things very lively, sending the ball repeatedly in front, only to see it cleared. Forman also shot excellently, and Rennie’s charge had many narrow escapes. On one occasion Smith took the ball from Settle’s foot as he was shooting at two yards’ distance, and Wilkes and Bloomer also tried desperately, but the Scots’ defence was superb, and would not be again beaten. The match was full of excitement to the end, but neither side could put on the winning point, and the game ended in a draw of 2 goals each, Scotland thus winning the international championship with 5 points out of a possible 6.
GLASGOW EXHIBITION CUP
Liverpool Mercury - Monday 05 May 1902
GLASGOW RANGERS v EVERTON
These teams replayed their tie in the above competition for the Ibrox disaster fund at Celtic Park, Glasgow on Saturday. Neither side was at full strength, but a good game was witnessed. In the first half Speedie scored for the Rangers, but Dilly and Brearley replied for Everton, who led by a goal at the interval. Changing ends the Rangers monopolised the play, and, Hamilton and Walker scoring, the Rangers won by 3 goals to 2.
NEW PLAYER FOR EVERTON
Liverpool Daily Post - Monday 05 May 1902
On Friday Albert Monks, a member of the Bury football team, was signed on for Everton. Monks, who is an inside right or centre forward, came to Bury from Stalybridge Rovers at the end of last season, and has played several times in the Bury first team.
EVERTON AT KIRKCALDY
Dundee Courier 7 th May 1902
Raith Rovers 4, Everton 4
For a week night match at Raith Rovers the crowd at Stark's Park, Kirkcaldy, last night was a large one, the "drawing" power of Everton being sufficient to bring out the local football enthusiasts to witness the display of the runners-up in the English League on a Fife pitch, with Raith Rovers as opposition. The day was a most disagreeable one, but towards evening a fine drying breeze set in, and a blink of sunshine also broke through prior to the teams lining up in the following order;- Everton; Kitchen; Eccles, and Watson; Wolstenholmes, Clarke, and Blyth; Peace, Settle, Proudfoot, Abbott , and Bell. Raith Rovers; -Oswald; Innes and Denholm; Orrock, Morris, and Frierson; J. McDonald, McFarlane, Mackie, Eckford, and Haxton, Referee. Mr. Nisbet. Within the opening minute the Rovers counted through Eckford, the effort being soon followed by a second goal, Mackie beating Kitchen. The visitors' replied smartly, and after smart exchanges, they were successful in beating Oswald from a scrimmage at close quarters. After fast forward play Mackie again raced in and beat Kitchen with a lovely straight drive. Thus were four goals rattled on within a quarter of an hour, and play still ruled very fast and brimful of lively passenges. The home front rank performly grandly. Mackie and his left wing being prominent. A penalty to the Rovers was smartly handled by Kitchen, and after a fast run down Bell scored with a fast shot.
Half-time; Raith Rovers 3, goals; Everton, 2 goals.
On resuming the visitors rushed in on Oswald, and in the scrimmage a penalty was awarded from which Everton scored through Settle. The Englishmen were now forcing the pace, and the centre forward put a fourth goal past Oswald, giving his team a lead. The combination of the Englishmen at this juncture was a feature. A penalty to the Rovers for "attentions" to Mackie was netted amid applause by Eckford, and the teams were "four all." The play of the Everton forwards continued to be remarkably clever, but the locals played gamely, and a draw of four goals resulted, a most creditable performance on the part of Raith Rovers.
• Thanks to Douglas Gorman for sending this to the Blue Correspondents.
West Ham sign Toffees
Luton Times and Advertiser - Friday 09 May 1902
The West Ham club intend to make things hum during the coming season, for in addition to the best of their old team, they have signed on Farrell, of Northamptoin, Eccles and Blythe, of Everton, Barnes, the player who scored the winning goal in the Cup Final, and Bigger, of Sheffield United.
Tottenham have "Signed on" in additions to names already published, Chalmers of Watford, and Watson and Brown, both half-backs for Everton.
TRANSFERS
Luton Times and Advertiser - Friday 09 May 1902
Tottenham have signed on Watson and Brown both half-backs for Everton.
West Ham United have sign on Eccles and Blythe of Everton.
EVERTON AND SETTLE
Bolton Evening News - Friday 09 May 1902
Some uneasiness has been felt in the camps of both the Liverpool clubs regarding several prominent players who have not yet signed on. Included amongst the Everton list of unsigned men were Settle and Tom Booth, but all fears regarding the former were set at rest yesterday, when he again signed on for the club. It had been bruited about in Liverpool that he was going South.
Ernest Robson
Western Times - Monday 12 May 1902
The free hitting of Ernest Robson, the popular Somerset professional and old Everton footballer, will give immense satisfaction to his many admirers. he did comparatively little in the battling line last year , though it is well known that he is really a capital batsman when once set. His fault is that he wants to knock the face off the ball immediately he gets in, and rarely gives himself time to settle down. Were he to be steadier at the commencement he would assuredly make many more runs.
Some Good Bats
Western Times - Monday 12 May 1902
The free hitting of Ernest Robson, the popular Somerset professional and old Everton footballer, will give immense satisfaction to his many admirers. He did comparatively little in the batting line last year, though it well known that is really a capital batsman when once set. His fault is that he wants to knock the face off the ball immediately he gets in, and rarely gives himself time to settle down. Were he to steadier at the commencement he would assuredly make many more runs.
GEORGE MOLYNEUX
Sporting Chronicle - Monday 12 May 1902
George Molyneux, the International and Southampton full back, formerly of the Everton F.C., has reached Liverpool once more, and looks remarkably fit and well. He is a playing member of the Stanley Cricket Club, which disports itself in Stanley Park, and makes a fair show with the bat. He has again signed on for the Southern League team.
EVERTON
Grimsby & County Times - Saturday 17 May 1902
Eccles of Everton, will not know Everton for a season at least. He has, like many other of our Lancashire players, signed on for the rich South. The Goodisonians may miss him, for he has ever been a trier for the Toffees.
Brearley maintained his reputation as a goal-getter by scoring a beauty for his new employers, Everton. A Liverpudlian by birth Brearley went to play for Millwall, and afterwards migrated to Nottingham, from where he went to Middlesbrough. At centre forward he was the most consistent player in the team which has won promotion to the First Division, and his departure was very greatly regretted. His transfer cost Everton £250. The other new men include Dilly, an outside right from Arbroath; Monks, of Bury; and T. Chadwick, a centre half back from Blackburn.
TRASFERS
Sports Argus - Saturday 17 May 1902
Henderson the Southampton back, has signed for Everton.
Jack Blythe to West Ham
Shields Daily Gazette - Tuesday 20 May 1902
Jack Blythe, the old Blyth crack half-back, who has been three seasons with the Everton League Football Club, has been transfered to the West Ham Club, one of the Southern League group. The change, I understand, is one specially satisfactory to John himself. Blthe is expected here on a week's holiday during the close season.
WHITLEY
Lancashire Evening Post - Saturday 24 May 1902
The Everton Football Echo directorate have secured a very clever goalkeeper for next season in place of Muir, who has been placed on the transfer list. This is Whitley, who for two or three seasons has earned a good reputation with Aston Villa. Whitley learned his football at Liscard, and after playing with several junior clubs went to Darwen, where his fine play brought him under the notice of the Villa directors.
EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB’S FINANCES
Lancashire Evening Post - Thursday 29 May 1902
The balance sheet of the Everton Football Club for the last year shows total receipts £10,474, of which £9,165 was gate money. After defraying all charges there is a surplus of £868. Players’ wages and transfer fees absorbed £4,870. There was paid to visiting clubs £581. The profit and loss account shows a balance to the good of £6,000. A dividend of 5 per cent is proposed.
EVERTON PLAYER'S APPEAL
May 31 1902. The Liverpool Courier
W.Muir appealed against the amount of the £250 at which he was placed on the transfer list by Everton. it was reduced to £100. He had been with the club for five seasons and was not offered another engagement.
AN EVERTON PLAYERS TRANSFER FEE
Liverpool Daily Post - Saturday 31 May 1902
W. Muir appealed against the amount of the £250 at which he was placed on the transfer list by Everton. It was reduced to £100. He had been with the club for five seasons, and was not offered another engagement.
EVERTON FOOTBALL CLUB
Liverpool Weekly Courier - Saturday 31 May 1902
ANNUAL REPORT
The directors of the Everton Football Club Company, Limited, have just issued their annual report and statement of accounts for the year ending 30th April. A dividend of 5 per cent. per annum on called-up capital is, as usual, recommended, and the annual meeting is fixed for the 6th June at the Lecture-hall, Presbyterian Schools, Royal-Street. The directors retiring by rotation are Messrs. E. A. Bainbridge and J. Davies, who offer themselves for re-election, and there is also a vacancy on the directorate caused by the appointment of Mr. W.C. Cuff as secretary of the club. The accounts are as follows;-
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
EXPENDITURE
April 30th 1902
The players’ wages and transfer fees £5,287 5s 0d
Amount paid visiting clubs £581 5s 7d
Football Association -Percentage of English Cup Tie £40 18s 9d
£66 4s 4d
Travelling expenses £833 17s 10d
Advertising, billposting, printing, and stationery £295 3s 5d
Gate expenses and checkers £323 8s 7d
Training expenses and trainer’s wages £551 8s 1 ½ d
Ground expenses and groundman’s wages £350 2s 4 ½ d
Rates, taxes, gas, water, Telephone and insurance £221 5s 0d
Income tax £58 14s 10d
£279 19s 10d
Interest on mortgage £229 10s 0d
Less income tax £13 7s 9d
£216 2s 3d
Offices expenses, secretary’s salary, postages, &c £415 2 7d
Clothing material and stores £110 14s 5s
Medical fees and players’ insurance £136 14s 3d
League, &c., subscriptions and donations £37 16s 0d
Entertaining visiting clubs £48 4s 7d
Sundry expenses, including band £55 7s 11d
Law costs and accountancy charges £42 10s 6d
Balance to profit and loss account £868 10s 3d
£10, 474 12s 3d
INCOME
April 30th 1902
By gate receipts £9,165 17s 7d
Proceeds of matches played away £609 14s 2d
£9, 775 11s 9d
Season tickets £302 15s 6d
Advertising contractors for programmes, boardings, and refreshments £192 10s 0d
Transfer fees £4 5s 0d
Players’ insurance recovered for injuries £109 10s 0s
Bonuses received for players’ transferred £90 0s 0d
£10,474 12s 3d
PROFIT AND LOSS
Dr. 1901 June 3rd.
To dividend declared at 5 per cent, free of income tax £97 7s 6d
April 30th 1902
To amounts new written off, viz;-
Depreciation of ground stands, &c., £458 3s 4d
Depreciation of office fixtures, implements, &c., £5 10s 0d
£463 13s 4d
Balance carried forward £6.100 10s 7d
£6,661 11s 5d
Cr. 1901 April 30th.
By surplus at this date as per certified
Accounts £5,793 1s 2d
April 30th 1902
By amount of income in excess of expenditure £868 10s 3d
£6,661 11s 5d
It will therefore be seen from the accounts that the income has exceeded the expenditure by £868 and that after writing off depreciation to the amount of £463 the net profit on last year’s working amounts to £405. The balance-sheet shows that the nominal capital of the club is £2,500, of which £1,947 10s has been allotted and 15s per share on 2.210 shares called up. The assets amount to £8,526, and there is a balance to credit of profit and loss account of £6,100.
ACCOUNTS AND DIVIDEND
Liverpool Mercury - Saturday 31 May 1902
There are some interesting figures in the annual report and statement of accounts for the year ending April 30, issued by the directors of the Everton Football Company, Limited. They recommend, as usual, a dividend of 5 per cent. per annum of 2500 £1 shares (15s called up), the capital account, including 290 bonus shares, totalling £1947 10s. the annual meeting is to be held on June 6, at the Lecture Hall, Presbyterian Schools, Royal-street. Messrs E.A. Bainbridge and J. Davies, the directors retiring by rotation, offer themselves for re-election, and there is also a vacancy on the board caused by the appointment of Mr. W.C Cuff as secretary of the club. The accounts show that the income has exceeded the expenditure by £868, and that after writing off £463 for depreciation, the net profit on last year’s working amounts to £405. The assets, including freehold land £8079 (on which there is a mortgage of £6500), total £8526, and there is a balance carried to credit of profit and loss account of £6100. The sum of £5287 stands against the item of players’ and transfer fees. The gate receipts amounted to £9165, whilst the proceeds of the matches played away are £609. The total income was £10,474.