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ROVERS AT GOODISON
October 1, 1920. The Evening Express
By CRI
Always popular visitors, Blackburn Rovers will receive a warm welcome to Goodison Park tomorrow. They gave the Blues a good game last week, and I have every reason to anticipate a capital encounter. The Rovers present team includes some splendid exponents, not ably Reilly, the centre half. Rollo, the noted Irish back, will also turn out. Rollo will always be remembered for the fine game he played against the English League at Anfield last season, and he has many admirers among Soccer enthusiasts in this district. Everton will also be at full strength and the Blues are hoping to go one better than at Ewood. A victory to Everton just now would place them in a very fine position. The teams are due to turn out as follows:- Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Peacock, Crossley, and Harrison. Rovers: - Sewell; Rollo, Ducksworth; Thorpe, Reilly, Heston; Robinson, Rodgers, Dawson, Hawksworth and Hodkinson.

Len Salt
Hull Daily Mail-Friday 1st October 1920
Len Salt, the Garston Gasworks centre-forward an scorer of seven goals in a recent West Cheshire League match, who has signed for Everton, will play against Huddersfield in the Central League match Huddersfield to-morrow. Everton team is: Mitchell; Thompson, Robinson; Brown, Weller. Williams; Jones, Crossley, Salt, Wall, and Smjth.

JAMIE GALT GETS PAPERS FROM EVERTON
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Friday 01 October 1920
And is to Play for Third Lanark.
James H. Gait, of the Third Lanark directorate, has now received his papers from Everton Football Club, and liberty to play for Third Lanark. His first appearance will probable be against Clydebank a fortnight Hence. Gait, who is delighted with the sporting manner which Everton has acceded his request, has a fine record. He played many great games while with Rangers. In 1914 he joined Everton, and again he was one of the mainstays of his team. In 1912 played against both the English League and Southern League, and also against Wales and Ireland in 1908.

CENTRAL LEAGUE
Lancashire Evening Post- Friday 1 October 1920
Blackburn Rovers Res v Everton Res team news
Rovers Res; Robinson; Hodgson, Cowell; Forrest, Watson, Kerr; Brooks, Coppatch, Eddleston, McDonald, and Benson; Everton Res;- Mitchell; Fare, Thompson; Garnett, Weller, Williams; Jones, Reid, Barker, Fraser, and A.N.Other.

EVERTON AND ROVERS
The Liverpool Echo-Friday, October 1, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Everton at home to Rovers bring to us a number of faces that we have long wanted to see. Rollo, the Irishman is but a wee fellow, but you who saw the Irish League at Anfield last season will remember the strong game he played. Percy Dawson in centre will be recalled for his big part in the Military International at Goodison Park, and Reilly and Robinson are new on us, and by all accounts Reilly is a veritable terror as pivot. Everton bring back Kirsopp, and judging the matter impartially I think Everton can make a further home win. Their draw at Ewood was a performance, and sometimes more profitable may be expected to-morrow when a huge gate is being looked for, so great has the interest become in the Everton side this season. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Peacock, Crossley, Harrison. Blackburn Rovers; Sewell; Bibby, Duckworth; Thorpe, Reilly, Heaton; Robinson, Rodgers, Dawson, Hawksworth, Hodkinson.

JAMES GALT
Dundee Courier - Saturday 02 October 1920
James Gait, the ex-Rangers half-back, has now received his transfer papers from Everton. and may turn out in a week or two for Third Lanark, of which club he IS a Director.

THE EVERTON v.  ROVERS RETURN ENCOUNTER
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 2, 1920
By Bees
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Peacock, Crossley, Harrison. Blackburn Rovers; Sewell; Rollo, Duckworth; Thorpe, Reilly, Heaton; Robinson, Rodgers, Dawson, Hawksworth, Hodkinson. Referee; Mr. A.F. Kirby.
STANDS PACKED OUT
Everton feared Grenyer would not be able to play at Goodison this day through a cold. Weller was chosen to act for him if he did not feel fit. On Monday Everton go to Sheffield to meet United, whom they have already beaten. I hope to see the game, and give “Echo” readers a special commentary. To-day Rovers made changes through injury to Holland; the local folk were very anxious to see not only Everton’s strengthened able but also men like Reilly, Rodgers, Rollo, and co. ever an attraction here, it was not surprising that the Rovers helped to draw 35,000 people to-day to the Walton ground. The stands were packed to the utmost capacity, and I should imagine that when play had not going there must have been nearly 45,000 people present. The turf was in sodden conditions, but looked spic-and-span.
CHEDGZOY SCORES IN 3 MINUTES
Everton won the toss, and the first thing we saw from the man we had heard so much of, Reilly, was a push in the back, done on the blind side of the referee. One moment later and there was a sensation. Chedgzoy followed up determinedly, and when Duckworth tried to punt away the ball caught Chedgzoy, who gathered possession, ran on, and at close range, with a very low and a very fast ball, opened the score. The goalkeeper fell too late. There was a bunch of congratulations for Sam. The process of making the opening goal was nearly repeated, Chedgzoy followed up the good result and covering the flight of the ball. Kirsopp was offside, however, and when he netted there was no doubt about the referee annulling the decision. Incidents came in plenty. Peacock hurt his shoulder; Fern was confident to save a shot by Hodkinson. Rodgers with a long-range shot was a trifle high, and Crossley also with a long effort gave Sewell plenty to think about the ball being awkward to time through its many bounces. The ball beat the man a number of times owing to its skidding propensities, and the men found enormous difficulty in keeping their feet immediately they started to press for distance.
PENALTY DISALLLOWED
Blackburn imagined a vain thing, namely, that they were entitled to a penalty kick for hands against Brewster. The case was accidental. Richardson were not unduly upset, only annoyed at their early disaster, and chiefly through Rodgers they made efforts to get on level terms again. The old Stockport man was rather wild in his shots, and at this moment lost a fine chance through hasty shooting. Thanks to the skill of Harrison, the Everton forwards made plenty of play on the visitors’ defence. Still, in my judgement, there was nothing quite so pretty and sound as a square pass by Percy Dawson and Hawksworth’s instant shot. Had the Rovers’ forward delayed his attempt, he would have lost a chance. As it was he got plenty of force behind his shot and trusted to the accuracy being right.
DAWSON SCORES
The ball travelled wide, yet the incident showed what Blackburn could do when they got going. Further evidence of this was offered when Reilly nodded the ball to Hodkinson, whose centre led to Dawson scoring, Fern coming out of goal in a vain endeavour to stay the ball. After this there was nearly a calamity, Downs in trying to kick clear, cocking the ball up and perilously near scoring against his own side. Sewell, the Rovers’ goalkeeper, punched with the same venom that he showed when he appeared here for Burnley in a Cup semi-final. Crossley put in some intricate work, which was ruined through the inexperienced Peacock standing offside. On the other hand Rodgers was as strong in shot as Kirsopp was weak. Rovers forwards all round had more system, fire, and precision than the home lot, and it was nothing but a perfect catch by Fern that prevented Hawksworth taking the lead. An unusual incident crept into the game. Rollo, who had fallen, locked Harrison’s feet to such extent that Harrison retaliated-a very unwise proceeding when one remembers a certain Cup-tie here some years ago. Rodgers was wroth with Brewster for a full-blooded charge in the middle of the back. However, the game was clean with very rare exceptions, and the first half wound up with a melee, in which Sewell was lucky to get the ball at the second time of asking.
Half-time; Everton 1, Blackburn 1
Everton’s goal was something like a gift, Rovers by their swift and clever attack, had taken the measure of the home side. It became a question of which way the cat would jump in the second half.
CHANGING THE BALL
A new ball was brought into use for the second half the first one having gone sad. The other sad merchant on the field was Duckworth who as in the first half blundered and let in Chedgzoy, who scored goal No. 2 with a fine shot. This time, Duckworth fell or stumbled, otherwise the two goals scored for Everton were identical. Rovers again took up the thread, and Dawson first from the left-hand side and then from the right-hand side, made strong efforts to score, the ball travelling wide in each case. Curiously enough Everton’s inside forwards were weak, and the wingmen strong, whereas Rovers were weak on the wing and admirable at inside forward. Harrison showed them the way to shoot, when he boxed the ball at an outrageous rate. The rate of the ball caused it to “sail” and it soared a foot over the bar. Crossley caught the scheme for his partner, and his ball was hit by Sewell and cannoned out to Peacock, who missed from a very simple distance. Again rovers called for a penalty kick and were refused. Peacock essayed to make amends for his failure, and this time his shot was a strong one and taken with the right instead of the left foot, but passed wide. At the other end, Percy Dawson had no fortune with a fine header, which turned outside. Still, Fern had the goal well covered. Crossley caused Sewell to make a catch, yet one would not say that the Everton attack was altogether good in shooting or combination. More than one good chance came to naught through a player foolishly forgetting that the first principle of attack is to keep onside. Peacock did not even keep behind the ball, which is the easiest way to insure against the offside whistle. Hawksworth like Thorpe faded out of this half, but Grenyer, in spite of his cold, came on, while Dawson was always a trouble to Brewster and company. Robinson the little Irishman, who greatly resembles Tiny Fayers, was a disappointment. Riley was a success, and Dawson played better than when he appeared here in the military international match. McDonald the Everton full back, was not too sure, judging him by his previous standards of excellence. The final result of the Liverpool match was greeted with tremendous cheering, a fine tribute to the sportsmanship of the crowd and to Liverpool’s plucky win. Final; Everton 2, Blackburn Rovers 1

WELSH PLAYER FOR EVERTON
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, October 2, 1920
David Jardine, Wrexham’s outside right, was transferred to Everton yesterday. He will play his last match for the Welsh club on the Racecourse today, when the Reserves team meet Shrewsbury Reserves in a North Wales Alliance fixture. Jardine’s father will be remembered by the older generation of enthusiasts as a goalkeeper for the old Bootle club, and afterwards for Everton. A chip of the old block young Jardine promises to be no less celebrated in the football world. A hard worker, he is very speedy, and centres, with capital judgement.

BLACKBURN RES v EVERTON RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 2, 1920
At the commencement the Rovers had the game well in hand. Their left wing was very prominent. The Everton defence did well. Eggleton put in a splendid shot, which Mitchell capably fielded. McDonald subsequently made a hard drive which went only inches over the bar. Everton found it hard to force play out of their own half. After twenty-five minutes’ play Everton secured the lead through the Rovers’ right back failing to hold Smith, who centred to Parker, the latter scoring brilliantly. A few minutes later the Rovers equalised, and the score at the interval was 1-1. On resuming Barker scored a second and Smith a third for Everton.
Result Everton res 3, Blackburn 1.

HOW EVERTON REACHED THE TOP
October 4, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
The advance reported by Everton is remarkable when we remember the experience of the last campaign, and one hopes that the Goodison brigade will retain their position in the front rank. The Toffee boys are right on top of the ladder and when the “Football Express” the most up-to-date evening paper in the district showed the Blues leading the table and Liverpool in the third place as a result of the afternoon’s games, a thrill of pleasure ran through the town.
At the Top
Everton had the pleasure of taking top place in the League as a result of the defeat of Blackburn Rovers and one must congratulate them heartily on their performance. But they will have to flight desperately hard to remain in that exalted station, as every club they meet will put out a bit extra in an endeavour to remove them. The “Blue” have reached the pinnacle by consistent displays, and it savours of madness to suggest altering a winning team, yet I left Goodison with the impression that there was something lacking in the attack. Chedgzoy and Harrison, of course, were in superlative form, and this may have thrown the inside men into the shade somewhat, but there can be no doubt that they did miss chances and there was not the smoothless in working one would like to see. Peacock was dashing but lacked subtlety, and did not display the ball control that was forthcoming from Dawson. Fortunately for the home side, the Rovers were also weak in front of goal, and apart from the leader, only Hodkinson lived up to his reputation, and Tommy Fleetwood found him a rare handful. Both sets of halves did well, and the attacking forces received no quarter. Brewster is now finding his full powers and is fitting into his place nicely, while Reilly, the visiting pivot, was also the principal source of strength of the Rovers’ middle line. Forward I have referred to the greatness of Chedgzoy. His two goals were beautifully conceived and executed, his inward swerve leaving Duckworth propping, while Sewell was beaten both by the pace an direction of the shots. Both Downs and McDonald miskicked at awkward moments, but Fern was very safe. Rollo was the better of the Blackburn backs, and Sewell could not be blamed for the goals.

EVERTON 2 BLACKBURN ROVERS 1
October 4 1920. The Liverpool Courier.
EVERTON HEAD THE LEAGUE TABLE.
After a close game with Blackburn Rovers at Goodison, Everton won by the odd goal in three, and with Huddersfield failing, and the Villa only able to draw, the Blues have the satisfaction of heading the table, a striking contrast to their desperate struggle for points last season. They will need some moving too, as both fore and aft the men have a capital understanding, and are playing with commendable dash. The ground on Saturday was inclined to be treacherous, but the home eleven dashed away to score in sensational fashion, and though the Rovers pegged them back before the interval they were ahead again right after the signal to recommence, and kept the Rovers at bay till the two points were assured. There was little to choose between the sides in actual merit, but Everton were a trifle better served, especially in defence, and their shooting was more on the target than that of the Rovers, who spoiled several midfield moves-of promise by finishing weakly.
ABOUT THE PLAYERS.
Fern made one or two brilliant clearances, notably a header from Dawson being snapped up with great skill. The backs had plenty to do at various periods, but Downs was very safe, though McDonald marred an otherwise sound display by giving a couple of corner kicks though misjudging the flight of dropping shots. Brewster was the mainstay of the halves, his breaking up being good while he also shot at times with force and precision. Fleetwood was not so good in leading up to attack, and Grenyer has been seen to better advantage. Forward Chedgzoy was the outstanding figure, and by smart cutting in he outwitted Duckworth and scored two really brilliant goals. Peacock was trustful but unlucky, and it was not Crossley’s day out, though Harrison shot with force and Kirsopp kept his outside partner well employed. Sewell was slow in getting down to the first shot, which went home, but was otherwise safe. Rollo was the better of the backs, Thorpe a great half, and Dawson a wonderfully good leader of a nippy forward line.
RUN OF PLAY.
In the first two minutes Chedgzoy cut in on his own and beat Sewell with a terrific ground drive, which passed under the keeper’s body as he was driving for the ball. Peacock netted a couple of minutes later, but was adjudged offside. In another twenty minutes Dawson, with a ground swerving drive equalised matters, but shortly after the resumption Chedgzoy scored again in a precisely similar manner to his opening effort. Both goals had narrow escapes subsequently, but the run of the play Everton just deserved their success. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Peacock, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards. Blackburn Rovers: - Sewell, goals, Rollo, and Duckworth, backs, Thorpe, Reilly, and Heaton, half-backs, Robinson, Rodgers, Dawson, Hawksworth, and Hodkinson, forwards. Referee A.F. Kirby

BLACKBURN ROVERS RESERVES 1 EVERTON RESERVES 3
October 4, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 8)
At Ewood Park, on Saturday, Everton Reserves revenged themselves of the defeat they sustained at Goodison Park the previous week by beating the Rovers Reserves by 3 goals to 1. In the first half, which produced one goal for each side, play was mainly in favour of the Rovers, but after the interval Everton attacked almost continuously, and quite deserved the victory. After half an hour Barker gave Everton the lead, but soon afterwards the Rovers’ persistency was rewarded with an equaliser by Eddleston, who was a dangerous leader of the home attack. In the second half Barker regained his side the lead, and Smith subsequently added a third. Everton’s better staying powers contributed to their success. Blackburn Rovers: - Robinson, goal, Hodgson, and Cowell, backs, Forrest, Watson and Kerr, half-backs, Brooks, Coppitch, Eddleston, McDonald, and Benson, forwards. Everton: - Mitchell, goal, Fare, and Thompson (Captain), backs, Garrett, Weller, and Williams, half-backs, Jones Reid, Barker, Fraser, and an other, forward.

ROVERS UNLUCKY
Lancashire Evening Post- Monday 4 October, 1920
NARROW DEFEAT AFTER PLUCKY FORWARD DISPLAY
In every respect the Rovers were very unfortunate to be beaten by Everton at Goodison Park, for even though their display contained marked faults at times, their game, as a whole, was every bit as smart as that of the home side. Erratic shooting in which sheer bad fortune played a big part, was the real cause of the Ewood side’s downfall for though Everton were superior to the Rovers in organising concerned raids, yet in front of goal they were not impressive. On occasions the perfect of the previous meeting, over-elaboration of passing, was much in evidence, and this lightened the task of Rollo and Duckworth, who had much less real defensive work than Downs and McDonald. Whereas the Rovers’ extreme wingers were the weakest points of the attack-partly due to the fact that Hodkinson was fed consistently, the reverse was the case with Everton. Harrison and Chedgzoy were ideal wingers all through, their exhibition revealing them as capable individualists possessing a fine turn of speed, with the result that it was from these two men that the greatest danger came. The visiting eleven’s inside men were superior to Crossley and Kirsopp, of whom the latter was the best owing to the skilful understanding he had with his wing partner. Hawksworth and Rodgers had the worst of luck all through. The ex-Stockport man seemed to be much affected by the state of the ground and in only one shot did he show anything like his true capabilities. Hawksworth if no more fortunate than Rodgers, was the better of the two.
DAWSON’S ENTERPRISE
In comparison with Peacock, of whom Reilly always held the mastery, Dawson was by far the better, in spite of the fact that in Brewster he encountered a centre half whose principal move was the use of his weight. The Rovers’ leader, like his colleagues, was out of luck with his shooting. He opened the game out well, and was always a forceful and thinking attacker. The usefulness of the respective half-back lines was about equal, though I am inclined to think the Rovers’ was the better, inasmuch as the men relied on the finer arts of football, whereas the Everton line, one of the heaviest in League football, used weight almost exclusively, Heaton continues to improve whilst Thorpe and Reilly gave their usual sound exhibition. Rollo was the better Blackburn back, though the difference in skill was very small. The Leishman, however, was cooler than Duckworth, who shared in the ill-fortune which beset the entire side, for it was following a clearance by him which struck Chedgzoy that the first Everton goal came. Downs and McDonald played with excellent purpose all through, though the latter should have had a penalty awarded against him for a very flagrant case of handling. Both goalkeepers had exceptionally busy spells, but owing to the fact that he had better backs in front of him, Fern came off best. The game all through was another exhibition of “Rovers’ luck,” so obviously so that at the close the visitors were given a heartening cheer. The slippery state of the turf took much of the skill out of the game, and the ball became so heavy that it was changed at the interval. Rover.

EVERTON TURN THE TABLES
Lancashire Evening Post, Monday, October 4, 1920
The Rovers reserve failed to repeat their fine win of the previous week over Everton reserve, and had to sacrifice both points. The Rovers dominated the game prior to the interval, but in the later stages Everton wore them down. Cowell, Crompton’s old partner in the League team, made his first appearance since his injury at Derby last December, and while he showed much of his old judgement, his kicking and tackling left something to be desired though at times he seemed afraid to trust himself. Some really good work was done by the halves, and the forwards played well, Benson and McDonald being particularly prominent. Everton had a sound defence, and possessed a clever right wing in Reid and Jones.

EVERTON’S NARROW WIN
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, October 4, 1920
ROVERS’ SKILFUL WORK
Everton had to fight hard for their narrow victory over Blackburn Rovers at Goodison Park. Their success was in a great measure due to the initiative and cleverness of Chedgzoy, who was smart enough to take advantage of two mistakes by Duckworth and score the two goals credited to Everton. Although Everton won they were the less skilful side, but their defence held true and prevented the Rovers getting full value for their cleverness. The opening was sensational, for Chedgzoy scored after two minutes’ play. Duckworth was at fault when he attempted to clear, as he drove the ball against Chedgzoy, and from the rebound Chedgzoy went through and sent in a hard shot that passed under Sewell’s arm as he fell in a futile attempt to stop the ball. Play settled down, and the Rovers forwards gave a brilliant display of artistic football. Their reward came at the end of twenty-one minutes, when Dawson sent the ball into the corner of the net after a capital movement by Hodkinson and Hawksworth. There was far more sting in the Rovers’ attack, and the forwards often outmanoeuvred the Everton defenders. Once Downs almost turned the ball through his own goal in clearing while on the ground. Rodgers was the sharp-shooter, and he gave Fern several hard shots to deal with. The second half was not nearly so interesting as the first. Everton got an early goal at forty-eight minutes and again Duckworth blundered. Chedgzoy took advantage of Duckworth’s failure and finished a fine solo with a tremendous drive that almost penetrated the goal netting. Everton improved, but it was the soundness of the defence more than the cleverness of the attack that enabled them to defeat the Rovers. Peacock should have given Everton a bigger lead, but he failed to convert a centre from a position almost under the bar. Everton display was not wholly satisfactory, for the inside forwards were very weak, and it was only the brilliance of Chedgzoy and Harrison that enabled the line to develop any weight in attack. The half-backs worked hard and not without a certain measure of success against the Rovers’ clever forwards. Further behind Everton were splendidly served, both Downs and McDonald showing great steadiness under severe pressure. There was only one weak spot in the Rovers’ side, and it was unfortunate for Duckworth that he found Chedgzoy in such forceful mood. The half-backs made a splendid trio, and the cuteness of Thorpe harmonised well with the coolness and skill of Reilly. In contrast to Everton the Rovers’ attack was strong in the middle, and the forwards showed plenty of ideas and worked them out in artistic fashion. Result Everton 2 goals, Rovers 1 goal.
Teams;- Everton; Fern; Downs (Captain), McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Peacock, Crossley and Harrison. Blackburn Rovers; Sewell; Rollo, Duckworth; Thorpe, Reilly, Heaton; Robinson, Rodgers, Dawson, Hawksworth, and Hodkinson.

BLACKBURN COMING TO THEIR BRIGHTEST
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, October 4, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Rovers after their escape through last season have moulded their team with happy effect. They spent thousands on new players, and such men as Rollo and Reilly have made a big difference to the side. I don’t fancy little Robinson, and Irishman, on Saturday’s form. He had no “go,” and was very uncertain. At back there’s uncertainty, too. First Duckworth instead of passing back to his goalkeeper, kicked on to Chedgzoy, who scampered ahead and shot a low one, true. This was in three minutes. Three minutes after the interval Duckworth performed quite unlike his international form and gave a similar chance to the ever-ready Chedgzoy, with the result that Everton had scored two by opportunism, and Dawson’s was the only reply that was chronicled. Rovers deserved more. They played a better type of game; there was understanding among the men, and their inner forwards were just what ours were not, Everton have need of forwards-that is proved every week. Even if one gives credit to Crossley keeping Harrison going- and right well Harrison responded each time, too-one must notice the hugging habit that Crossley adopts. Peacock tries hard with his shooting foot- the right- and yet he lacks a touch of class, and has not continued his swinging passes to the wing men. Of course, he was up against a towering, powerful half-back in Reilly, who was quite as good as he had been made out to me. Kirsopp varies considerably; when he’s good he is very good. There is need for him to be steadier, however, and a need for a direct shot is felt at times. The wing men of Everton had a gala day and Rovers contrariwise fared none too well. Heaton, the local half-back, was fair, and Rollo, for a little fellow, was good. Dawson, who has just recovered from his operation thanks to a wise decision to give him a long rest, showed fine football, and adopted every trick of the trade, even to the extent of trying to back-heel a goal. Hawksworth was good up to a point- he faded out, just as did  the Rovers’ half-backs, when the three-quarters journey was reached, whereas our half-backs were “at it” all through Brewster, naturally enough, had a busy and not altogether profitable time looking after Dawson, and behind him McDonald, for the first time this season, was not to be trusted when it came to a straight punt. Dicky Downs was as usual with all the tumbles, tricks, and funniosities that make him to endearing a player, and Fern, like Sewell, showed a fine idea of catching a ball and clearing without danger. It was good football to watch, and keen and “incidental,” and I think the winners were lucky to get away with the points and the pounds. Everton went to Sheffield this morning, and probably make an odd change or so, though they are averse to changing a winning side- and rightly so.

SHEFFIELD UNITED 2 EVERTON 0
October 5, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON’S SECOND DEFEAT.
FERN INJURED.
FLEETWOOD IN GOAL FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES
Everton were beaten at Sheffield, yesterday, by the United by two goals to nothing, and were deposed from the League leadership. The weather was unkind –pitiless rain failing throughout. Sheffield having met with defeat at home on Saturday, selected to try young, spirited players rather than men of name and note. Further Everton seemed to face opponents who had determined to upset Chedgzoy, in particular, by particular attentions that ought to have brought something more than free kicks.
In twenty minutes Brown scored while Fern was lying prostrate on the turf. The goal raised a question whether play should have proceeded while Fern was lying helpless. Some of the defenders stopped play seeing that Fern’s cases was serious, and Brown went ahead and scored. A similar incident occurred in a cup final at Old Trafford, when Newcastle goalkeeper was busy looking at an injured forward, Bradford playing on and scoring. Of course, in the old days there were many “imaginary injuries” to ensure a stoppage of play. Nowadays, there is little if any, of these sharp practices, and therefore one was surprised play was not stopped. Fern apparently was seriously hurt, so bad was his case that the referee did not follow the customary rule of restarting play, but delayed the game for five minutes. Then Fern went off for a quarter of an hour, to receive the attentions of the trainer for an injury to the muscles of the shoulder blade. One does not cavil so much over the question of “stopping play for an injury”; the grave complaint is that systematic hacking and attempted hacking was allowed to continue.
DOWNS’ FINE DISPLAY.
The game under the weather and other circumstances was bound to be a poor one. Still, it had exciting moments and proved to Sheffield that it was necessary to victory that Fazackerley or Brelsford should play, United took a bold course. They dropped the famous and tried youngster who have yet to win their spurs. Fazackerley’s absence from the side led to an invasion of managers to the Lane, and the persistent inquires of managers from Huddersfield and elsewhere (including Everton) suggested that there would be a transfer ere long. As on Saturday, the Everton inside forwards were not in form. Peacock, however, did three things at Bramell Lane that stamped him in the eye of the cognoscente, a player of class –his dribbles, his feint, and his push forward. Kirsopp and Crossley promised much, but did little, albeit Crossley tried a shot now and again that threatened a goal. McDonald, at back, found the speed of Bolam troublesome, yet the defended well. Downs was the star of the whole twenty-two with his seemingly endless energy, his sure punts, and his almost excessively cocksure dribbles. Some of his saves revealed him as a master back. Grenyer despite a cold, played useful football, just as did Brewster, even though one recognised that in Johnson (son of the former Sheffield player, and now assistant trainer) and Gillespie (Irish international) the Everton pivot struck something pretty strong.
THE RUN OF THE GAME.
There were but 7,000 people to see the rechosen United team, in which Plant, once a left half and then a centre forward, was transplanted to the post of full back; Gough, who damaged a finger early in the season, was not playing. United begin in spirited fashion, and Utley and Bolan tried cross drives of good strength, though lacking in accuracy. Gillespie made some openings for young Johnson and then there was the collision aforementioned and Brown’s first goal. Fleetwood went in goal while Fern was being patched up. He had little to do, and what he did was with the boot, not his the aid of his hands. Harrison made the best shot of the game thus far with a free kick from the touchline –a fine drive that was quite near its mark. The Everton forwards had been playing a close game, and the state of the ground did not warrant this. Runs by the wingers came spasmodically, and Sheffield coped with them –in fact, it was well in the second half before Blackwell was really tested. Downs, tried to coax the forwards by running forward, and forming an extra attacker, but it was all to no purpose, and Sheffield settled matters by scoring again through Brown near the finish, Downs flung himself at a ball which was eluding Fern, and saved a score. Teams: - Sheffield United: - Blackwell, goal, Plant, and Milton, backs, Pantling Beaumont, Utley, and Bolam, half-backs, Brown, Johnson, Gilliespie, and Naylor, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Peacock, Crossley, and Harrison, forwards. Referee Mr. Pardoe, of Kidderminister.

HOW EVERTON WERE BEATEN AT SHEFFIELD
October 5, 1920. The Evening Express.
Blades’ New Men Succeed.
By CRI
Everton’s reign at the top of the ladder was short, but that is no reason why they should not find their way there later on. No doubt the supporters of the club would prefer that they kept in the leading fight ready to make a greater effort when the proper time comes. The defeat yesterday, at Bramall-lane came somewhat in the nature of a surprise, especially in view of the fact that the Blades were forced to make a number of changes in their eleven. It has happened before, and it no doubt will happen again, that when directors are forced to introduce younger players from the reserve ranks owing to injuries those reserve men fill the picture, and by their keenness justify their choice. This, as a matter of fact, is how many a diamond lies hidden away undiscovered until brought by force of circumstances into the light of First League football. I recall the story of a well known team manger who had been hunting the country for weeks trying to secure an inside right who would suit his first League eleven. He searched in vain until he happened by chance to have a day off with the reserve team. Judge of his astonishment when he discovered on his own doorstep the very player he had travelled miles and miles to find. The second string inside right was soon in the premier team, and has since developed into one of the finest exponents in the country. It was not exactly a similar situation with the Blades, but the fact remains that owing to injuries and other circumstances the Bramell lane directors were compelled to make a number of alterations from the side which had been doing duty. Stanley Fazackerley did not play, and Everton amongst others, expressed a willingness to secure, his transfer if the United were open for a deal. But as I said on Saturday, the figure must be large. Brown took his place with such distinct credit that he scored two goals. Altogether it was a rejuvenated team which the Blades fielded, and under miserably wet conditions they quite upset Everton, whose players it must be said, were not suited by the ground and the conditions generally. The Blues’ halves did not rise to the occasion, and as a trio Pantling, Beaumont and Utley were distinctly superior, and it was the play of Utey and his colleagues, which gave the forwards their opportunities. The reappearance of Gillespie did much to revive the forward line, and with worthy helpmates, who lost no time in patten-weaving, they went for goal with rare dash and spirit and gained their reward. In view of the fact that the United have had a bad time this victory should put new life into them.
The Handy Man.
Everton did not have the best of luck, and an injury to Fern seemed to upset the side. He was injured in a collision and had to be carried off the field, from which he was absent a quarter of an hour. During this time that handy man of the team, Thomas Fleetwood, kept goal and kicked the ball in lusty fashion. He did not use his hands. It was when the first goal was recorded that Fern sustained the injury. Johnson made a great effort to get through and Fern went out to meet him. The pair collided heavily, and the ball went out to the right, and Brown drove the ball into the goal. Downs flung himself between the posts, where he made a valiant effort to stop the ball, and in doing so the captain’s foot went through the net, and he required assistance to liberate himself. During this exciting incident Fern was lying on the ground. He was attended to on the ground, and was eventually carried off the field with a damaged side. United were therefore lucky in a measure to score.
Down’s Brilliant.
We know Dicky Downs to be a glutton for work and he certainly excelled himself on this occasion. He defended in most able fashion, and even tried to pull the game out of the fire by helping his forwards. Near the close of the game Downs thrilled the onlookers by kicking out several storming shots as the Blades swarmed round, the Everton goal. But Everton generally did not please. For once the halves were mastered, and considering the heavy going the Blues adopted wrong methods. Fully alive to the weak points in their attack the Everton directors will not be slow to see that something more is needed. Having got on the right road the team must not allow yesterdays’ experience to upset them. It is not the first time that a wet day has caused a reversal of form.

THE AWAKENING OF UNITED
Sheffield Independent- Tuesday, October 5, 1920
LEAGUE LEADERS WELL BEATEN AT BRAMALL LANE
SHEFFIELD UNITED 2, EVERTON 0
By “Centre-Forward”
With a side re-arranged because of injuries to players and other circumstances, Sheffield United awoke to greatly improved form, last evening, at Bramall lane, and gained a meritorious victory over Everton, who visited them in the character of leaders of the League. Unhappily wet weather —rain fell throughout the game—seriously affected the attendance, which would not number more than 5,000, but the spectators had the satisfaction of seeing the United give a good all-round display, and well deserved the victory which they won. The changes in the team proved satisfactory. Brown, who often appeared at inside-right last season, shot both goals, the first which the United had scored since 18 September. The reserves. Plant and Naylor, at right hack and outside-left respectively, both played very creditably. Everton were disappointing, and performed in a fashion much inferior to expectations based upon their eminent position the table of results. Certainly they made some pretty combined movements, in which the outside-right, was often conspicuous, but there was no sting in the finish of their occasional attacks.
UNITED’S SPRIGHTLY FORWARDS
In the early stages of the game United began to display superiority in attack, and Bolan (twice), Johnson, and Gillespie called upon Fern, the visitors’ goalkeeper, to save good shots. When twenty minutes had gone the efforts of the Sheffielders had their reward in a good goal. Johnson, dashing through the visitors' rear-guard, brought Fern out to tackle him. Both men went down, and the ball went to the foot of Brown, who eagerly seized the chance to drive it into the net. Downs made a desperate effort to reach the ball before it passed over the line, but fell into the net. from which his foot had to extricated by a comrade. Fern was hurt in the collision that had carried off the field of play, later limp into the dressing room with assistance. was absent for about a quarter of an hour, and during his absence Fleetwood went in the Everton goal, but had nothing of importance to there. bile Everton had only ten men their forwards displayed a much needed improvement, and just before Fern returned, Blackwell, the Sheffield goalkeeper, had be smart to turn the ball over the bar from free kick well taken by Harris. Near half-time Everton made strong attack and following corner the ball several times returned into the Sheffield goal-mouth only to rebound from defenders. Thus, at the interval. United still held and to hold their lead a goal.
EVERTON S WEAK FINISHING
The teams changed ends without leaving the ground and the Sheffielders again had the better of the play. Fern saving another good shot from Bolan, and Downs, who played admirably at back for Everton, kicking clear dangerous drive Brown. With minutes of the second halt gone by there came a second goal for the Sheffielders, Brown seizing opportunity of dashing between the visitors' backs and finishing with a low fast shot which quite beat Fern. During the remainder of the pa the Evertonians gave a somewhat better show Chedgzoy being noticeable for clever work on his wing, but, still there was strength the finish of their attacks and all that Blackwell had to do was easily save a long shot from and push away the ball following corner. Failed made some energetic efforts to increase their score, Gillespie working particularly hard to get a goal, but Downs and McDonald proved themselves resolute pair of backs, “and during one furious assault Fern saved thrice in quick succession and the game ended with the Sheffielders worthy winners 2 —0. Teams: Sheffield United.—Blackwell : Plant, Milton; Pantlins:. Beaumont. Utley; Bolan, Brown, Johnson, Gillespie, and Naylor. Everton.—Fern: Downs. McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Peacock, Crossley. and Harrison. 'Referee: Mr. G. M. Pardoe (Kidderminster)

SEARCH FOR FAZACKERLEY’S SIGNATURE
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, October 5, 1920
EVERTON DEPOSED
Bee’s Notes
FORWARD WEAKNESS; FERN’S SEVERE INJURY
Bramall-Lane, Monday.
Midweek matches draw the football heads I was Liverpool’s only Press M.P. at the game played at the Lane, and have, therefore, given rather fully an account of Everton’s deposition from the head of the League. There was an air of mystery about the ground. Stan Fazackerley was not playing, and there were inquiring minds. I saw him chatting to Ambrose Langley, of Huddersfield, and I know Everton “felt the he of the ‘land.” I am told Fazackerley is fed up with playing at Sheffield, and I should think Everton are after yesterday’s experiences! Trust a mid-week match to bring together players and officials I saw Sam Hardy, Harrop, and a bunch of Huddersfield men looking on the side they are to face next Saturday. Barnsley’s man ages, Mr. Percy Sant; old Ernest Needham, and others. By the bye, few know that Everton’s manager was in his time a signed player for United. The pity was that the game was lacking in shooting and combination. Everton’s faults of Saturday were repeated. There must be change ere long. Everton were beaten at Sheffield, yesterday, by the United by two goals to nothing, and were deposed from the League leadership. The weather was unkind-pitiless rain falling throughout. Sheffield having met with defeat at home on Saturday, elected to try young, spirited players rather than men of name and note. Further, Everton seemed to face opponents who had determined to upset Chedgzoy, in particular, by particular attentions that ought to have brought something more than free kicks. In twenty minutes Brown scored while Fern was lying prostrate on the turf. The goal raised a question whether play should have proceeded while Fern was lying helpless. Some of the defenders stopped play seeing that Fern’s cause was serious, and Brown went ahead and scored. A similar incident occurred in a cup final at Old Trafford, when Newcastle’s goalkeeper was busy looking at an injured forward Bradford playing on and scoring. Of course in the old days there were many imaginary “injuries” to ensure a stoppage of play. Nowadays, there is little if any, of these sharp practices, and therefore one was surprised play was not stopped. Fern apparently was seriously hurt. So bad was his case that the referee did not follow the customary rule of restarting play, but delayed the game for five minutes. Then Fern went off for a quarter of an hour, to receive the attentions of the trainer for an injury to the muscles of the shoulder blade. One does not cavil so much over the question of stopping play for an injury. It’s the grave complaint is that systematic hacking and attempted hacking was allowed to continue. The game under the weather and other circumstances was bound to be a poor one. Still, it had its exciting moments and proved to Sheffield that it was not necessary to victory that Fazackerley or Brelsford should play United took a hold course. They dropped the famous players, and tried youngsters who have yet to win their spurs. Fazackerley’s absence from the side led to an invasion of managers to the Lane, and the persistent inquiries of managers from Huddersfield and elsewhere including Everton suggested that there would be a transfer ere long. As on Saturday, the Everton inside forwards were not in form. Peacock, however, did three things at Bramall lane that stamped him in the eyes of the cognoscenti, a player of class- his dribbles his feint, and he push forward. Kirsopp and Crossley tried a shot now and again that threatened a goal. McDonald, at back, found the speed of Bolan troublesome, yet he defended well. Downs was the star of the whole twenty two with his seemingly endless energy, his sure punts and his almost excessively cocksure dribbles. Some of his saves revealed him as a master back. Grenyer despite a cold played useful football, just as did Brewster even though one recognises that in Johnson (son of the former Sheffield player and now assistant trainer) and Gillespie (Irish international) the Everton pivot struck something pretty strong. There were but 7,000 people to see the rechosen United team, in which Plant once a left half and then a centre forward, was transplanted to the post of full back; Gough, who damaged a finger early in the season, was not playing. United began in spirited fashion, and Utley and Bolan tried cross-drives of good strength though lacking in accuracy. Gillespie made some openings for young Jackson, and then there was the collision aforementioned and Brown’s first goal. Fleetwood went into goal while Fern was being patched up., he had little to do, and what he did was with the boot, not with the aid of the hand. Harrison made the best shot of the game thus far with a free kick from the touchline-a fine drive that was quite near its mark. The Everton forwards had been playing a close game, and the state of the ground did not warrant this. Runs by the wingers came spasmodically, and Sheffield coped with them- in fact it was well in the second half before Blackwell was really tested. Downs tried to coax the forwards by running forward and forming an extra attacker, but it was all to no purpose, and Sheffield settled matters by scoring again through Brown. Near the finish Downs flung himself at a ball which was eluding Fern, and saved a score. It was not a good game, and could not be but Sheffield were pleased with their trial. Johnson, Gillespie, Plant, Brown, and Beaumont shone as did also the Everton wing half backs in spite of a sign of slowness on the heavy turf.

DAVID JARDINE
Dundee Evening Telegraph - Wednesday 06 October 1920
The Everton club have secured the transfer of David Jardine, Wrexham's crack forward. His position is outside right, and he is the son of a well-known former Everton goalkeeper.



BLUES MAKE IMPORTANT CHANGE
October 6, 1920. The Evening Express.
Reid at Inside Left
By CRI
Everton are due to meet Huddersfield Town at Huddersfield on Saturday, and as the new First Division team is playing in such capital form the “Blues” may anticipate a hard game. An important change was decided on last night, when the directors selected Reid to fill the place of Crossley at inside left. The inside forwards have not pleased too greatly, and it is hoped that Reid will impart some necessary vim. Fern is well again, and the full team chosen is as follows: Fern; Downs, and McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Peacock, Reid, and Harrison. The kick-off is timed for 3 o’clock. Reid is proving himself quite a versatile exponent. He has already played in two forward position, and his partnership with Harrison will be keenly watched.

ENTER REID FOR CROSSLEY IN EVERTON SIDE
The Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, October 6, 1920
FATHER AND SON BECOME EVERTONIANS
The Everton directors at their meeting, last night, selected the following team to play against Huddersfield Town, at Huddersfield, on Saturday;- Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Peacock, Reid and Harrison. There is one change from the side beaten by Sheffield United on Monday, Reid coming in at inside left in place of Crossley. This will be Everton’s first visit to Huddersfield, and in view of the fact that the Yorkshire club has not lost a goal at home this season the visitors will have to show their best form.
A STORY OF FATHER AND SON
Every middle aged Merseysider (writes “Netherby”) will recall David Jardine, who kept goal first for Bootle and then for Everton, in the early nineties. When he shook the dust of Liverpool from his feet, twenty-two years ago, to become an hotel-keeper at Wrexham (and incidentally to play for the Racecourse team), his impedimenta induded a curly-headed toddler of twelve months old. Following in father’s footsteps, and delighting the dear old dad, young Davie has since developed into a hefty, good looking, fresh complexioned footballer, who speeds along the touchline with the fleetness of a hare. Jardine junior took to football like the proverbial duck to water. When the family moved to Rossett he became one of the village team, finding his metier at once as an outside-right. He has always filled that position, except once or twice when his recent club. Wrexham thought he might be successful as a pivot. It is only on the wing, however, that he can do himself full justice. Standing 5ft 9in., and turning the scale at 11st 1lb. Everton’s latest recruit is an electrical engineer by profession, and is engaged at the Wrexham Corporation electricity works. In a conversation which I had with him to-day, he said he did not know yet whether he would go to live on Merseyside, but preferred to remain in Wrexham. His parents, by the way keep the Raven Hotel at Farndon. He could, of course, do his training on the racecourse by arrangement with the Wrexham directors. Having lived in Wales for practically all his life, he has a warm corner in his heart for the Land of the Leek, and for this reason it will always be a matter of regret to him that he is not qualified by birth to figure as a Welsh international. A despatch-rider in the A.S.C., with four years’ active service, Jardine is an enthusiastic motor-cyclists. It in Scotland-road some days you should see heading for Goodison Park, a powerful Rudge Multi with a golliwog mascot on the handlebar, and in the saddle a fur-clad figure wearing a leather skull cap, with enormous bearskin gloves and a general exterior like that of an Arctic explorer, you will be able to identify Everton’s new forward.

NEW SERVICES NEXT SATURDAY TO COPE WITH SPORTING CROWDS
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, October 7, 1920
Commencing Saturday next special motorbuses to serve the football matches will be run by the Liverpool Corporation tramways from Old Swan, via Derby-lane, Moss-lane, Queen’s-drive, Larkhill-lane, Clubmoor, and Cabbage Hall, thence to either Everton or Liverpool football ground. On and after Monday next the motor-bus service which runs between the various stations will be discontinued. The Moss-lane -South Castle-street motorbus has various changes in its timetable, and is suspended on Sundays.

ARRNAGEMENT FOR LOCAL DERBY GAME
The Liverpool Echo- Thursday, October 7, 1920
Bee’s Notes
There is an unfortunate clashing of dates on Saturday week, when the Everton-Liverpool match at Anfield is due and the first international, England-Wales is played at Sunderland. The prospect of some Liverpool and Everton men chosen is rosy, and one wonders how such men as Downs, Chedgzoy, and perhaps Chambers be left out on this season’s form. However, we must let that team topic slide. At the moment I want readers to understand the bookings arrangements for the local game on Saturday week.  All applications for tickets must be made to Mr. George Patterson, secretary, Oakfield road, and no applications can be entertained before tomorrow. The club have decided upon the following orders. Shareholders and season ticket holders will have a portion preserved for them. Kemlyn road is reserved but not numbered and these tickets are priced at 3s. there will be no money taken at Kemlyn road. The ends of the new stand are priced at 3s 6d and are numbered and reserved. The centre portion is priced at 5s, and the tickets are reserved and numbered.
CUP FINALIST’S TEAM AGAINST EVERTON
Huddersfield’s side is;- Mutch; Wood, Bullock; Lindley, Wilson, Watson; Richardson, Mann, Taylor, Islip and Smith. Islip takes Swan’s place at inside-left, and Lindley takes the place of Slade.

BLUES TASK
October 8, 1920. The Evening Express
By CRI
Huddersfield Town have more than justified their inclusion in the senior circle, and when Everton meet them the latter will find formen who require a tremendous amount of beating. Liverpool found the Yorkshire men tough opponents on the occasion of the English Cup-tie, and this, of course, is the Blues’ first meeting with the finalists. It was a setback at Bramell-lane, but I fancy Downs and his colleagues will get a point here. Everton’s chosen side is Fern; Down, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Peacock, Reid and Harrison. The Huddersfield team will be:- Mutch; Wood, Bullock; Linley, Wilson, Watson; Richardson, Mann, Taylor, Islip, and Smith.

THE BLUES VISIT TO HUDDERSFIELD.
October 9, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
The Blues are making a change in the forward line, which of late appears to have been rather weakly represented. Reid, who made his debut against Blackburn at inside right, is now transferred to the inside position on the opposite wing. Downs is once more sound again, and with McDonald will find plenty to do this afternoon in stemming the rush of the Yorkshire men, who have the reputation of being very “hot stuff” on their own ground. Still, the Blues always play well against foemen worthy of their steel, and in all probability will come away at least sharing the points.

EVERTON AWAY
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 9, 1920
TESTED BY NEW MEMBERS OF DIVISION
HUDDERSFIELD HOT STUFF
By F.E.H
Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Peacock, Reid, Harrison. Huddersfield; Mutch; Wood, Bullock; Linley, Wilson, Watson; Richardson, Mann, Taylor, Islip, Smith. Referee; Mr. A. Ward. Huddersfield players have never before met Everton, and therefore they went over to Bramall Lane on Monday to see Everton shape at United’s ground. Everton did not “shape” unfortunately, and thus Huddersfield got a wrong impression of Everton. It was thought that by bringing Reid, the Irishman, into Crossley’s place, some good would result. Otherwise the team should no change from the usual one. We made an expeditions run to Huddersfield through several bouts of alternate sunshine and mist. The town of wool was enveloped in a heavy mist, and the conditions were all against clear vision when the men turned out. Everton’s visit was evidently regarded as a great attraction, for the spacious Leeds-road enclosure was pretty well packed half an hour before the start. Everton spectators had the benefit of seeing  wonderfully well played game between two schoolboy teams.
A MIST ENVELOPED FIELD
There were well over 25,000 present when Everton started in a bothering mist, which threatened to develop into a fog. The visitors at once made clever play on the left and Harrison gave Mutch something to think about in the first minute of the game. Huddersfield were not slow to return the compliment, for they promptly advanced through South, and Islip and the situation looked dangerous when Downs made one of his magnificent clearance. The pace being set at top speed, we soon saw Everton again returning to the attack. Reid, Peacock, and Kirsopp were concerned in a delightful movement over the greasy surface. It looked as though the centre would certainly score when Wood saved his lines in really fine fashion. Everton’s next incursion was on the right when Chedgzoy was ruled offside and after some midfield sparring Huddersfield made a most determined onslaught on Fern’s charge. The left wing pair swept down, and Islip finished with a glorious ground shot, which the keeper saved by throwing himself full length at the ball.
FERN IN FORM
The same sturdiness of play continued, and Mann was hurt as he was moving in to pass McDonald. After the slight delay, Huddersfield renewed their activities with great persistence and shots were fired by both Taylor and Islip. Fern fortunately was on the top of the form, and he dealt smartly with the shots that came to hand. The home pressure was becoming a trifle monotonous when Chedgzoy got away on his own account, but he finished by putting the ball over the line. The visitors were now much more in the picture, and after Kirsopp had tried to get through. Peacock sailed in strongly and forced a corner off Bullock. This was badly placed, but the Evertonian maintained the upper hand for a time, and it was only the soundness of the Huddersfield backs that averted disaster.
KNOCKING AT THE DOOR
After half an hour’s play the Town forwards put forward the best effort and from a pass by Taylor, Islip, outwitting Fleetwood, finished with a glorious left foot shot deserved, but did not gain a goal. The visitors broke through on the left, and both Harrison and Reid made splendid efforts, but were pulled up by Linley and Wood and it was not long before the Town forwards were knocking at Everton’s door. Downs however, allowed no nonsense, and at length the visitors made a movement which terminated in complete success. Harrison broke away at top speed, and bearing the defence sent in a stinging shot which hit the upright.
KIRSOPP SCORES
The leather rebounded into play and before Mutch could deal with it, Kirsopp nipped in and scored at short range amid great excitement. Just before the interval, Everton pressed strongly through Peacock and Reid, but without further success. When the Town got down on the left they were again held in check.
Half-time; Huddersfield Town 0, Everton 1.
The first half had been one of the fastest I have seen this season, full of incidents, and chiefly by splendid defensive work on both sides. Downs cut a distinguished figure, and he was ably partnered by McDonald. The Everton halves in spite of their weight, were hard pressed by the nippiness of the Huddersfield forwards, and to be quite candid the home team did not deserve to be one down as half time. Their vanguard had done much more attacking than peacock and Co., and Islip was especially unlucky. At the same time, some of Everton’s forward play was exceedingly pretty to watch. The gloom of the afternoon had dispensed when the second period was entered upon, and it looked as though the game would be finished in darkness. Everton were the first to advance, and within a minute of the resumption Kirsopp tested the home keeper with a fast rising shot which was well gathered. It was noticed that Chedgzoy was limping slightly as the result of a collision in the first half, but he nevertheless put in a couple of fine centres to Peacock, which the latter was unable to turn to account.
FERN’S FINE KEEPING
The visitors though playing with perfect understanding, were gradually beaten back on to their line of defence, and a raking shot from Richardson enabled Smith to give Fern a very warm handful, which was well gathered.
FOG AND FURY
Thus encouraged the home forwards came away again in better formation, and Mann, slipping between the backs, had an open goal, but he put behind. One would have thought that the roar of anger and disappointment would have moved the fog, but it didn’t. Meanwhile the pace had become positively furious. Both goals were visited in rapid succession, only to see chances thrown away owing to over anxiety. A swinging pass from Harrison to Chedgzoy enabled, the latter to centre well, but Peacock missed the opening.
THE MOOD OF MANN
Huddersfield were busy at the other end, where the inside men were frequently dangerous and McDonald once made a superb clearance from Mann, who was in a most determined mood. Reid and Harrison gave a delightful exhibition of combined work, but to effect, and for a considerable period play was all in Huddersfield’s favour. Everton, however, had frequent flashes of brilliance, and from a corner forced by Harrison, Brewster, who had been playing a consistently good game, headed over the bar. Just prior to this, Fleetwood was damaged, but was soon his old self again. Fern was penalised for carrying the ball, and Islip from the free kick put the ball outside the post.
Result; Huddersfield Town 0, Everton 1.

EVERTON RES v.  HUDDERSFIELD RES
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 9, 1920
At Goodison. A run by Jones ended in another centre, which both Crossley and Parker missed. At this stage of the game Everton had the play, and Parker almost opened the score with a long drive. The visitors left when they received the ball, were very dangerous. Still Everton kept up the pressure and Jones, after being temporally laid out, sent in a shot that shaved the bar, the combination between Crossley and Jones being perfect. Huddersfield’s best effort, so far came from Brook, who centred from the line, and Mitchell only just saved a sharp drive from Haythorne. The visitors were now playing better and kept the home defence busy. Good work by Williams set the home forwards going, and Parker, when well placed, and adjudged offside. From a long drive Crossley succeeded in opening the score for Everton. Five minutes from the interval the score stood Everton 1, Huddersfield 0. Half-time; Everton Res 1, Huddersfield Res 0.
Fifteen minutes after the opening of the second half Simpson equalised for Huddersfield. Two minutes later Smith gave Everton the lead. Parker scored a third for Everton from a penalty.

SUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, October 9, 1920
By Louis T. Kelly

EVERTON’S TRIUMPH
October 11, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
The Everton club (writes “Rovers) have on many occasions been among the records, and they added another to their list when they inflicted the first home defeat of Huddersfield Town by the only goal scored against the club at Leeds-road so far this season. In the main it was a case of powerful opposing defences, and strong, as undoubtedly the representatives of the Yorkshire club are in this respect, the Everton rearguard went one better, and put up a standard of resistance that could scarcely have been excelled. The high efficiency maintained by the rearguard reflected itself in the half-back lines, though of necessity the respective trios were more concerned in their efforts to combat the incisive advances of forwards, and the latter were generally well held. However, marksmanship, with a few exceptions was not a strong point, and this defect was due to the terrific pace that was maintained from start to finish, coupled with the fact that the inside players seemed to be imbued with the idea of scoring without taking the bearings of others who were better placed. The fact that but one goal was scored during the whole of the ninety minutes testifies to the strenuous nature of the proceedings and the solidity of the work accomplished by the rear guards on both sides. The introduction of Reid as a partner to Harrison was an experiment that worked out satisfactorily. This versatile forward was long in settling down, and being just the of player for an inside berth, further games should lead to a stiffening of the left wing. There were several occasions on the left wing when pretty triangular moves with Grenyer quite turned the play in favour of their side, and when the line was Chedgzoy, Kirsopp and Fleetwood their played a capable appreciation of each others requirement. Peacock was a victim to close conditions from the opposing halves, and over-anxious when he did elude his opponent otherwise he did well, and will benefit from his latest experience. Brewster was a hard working and generally successful pivot, Downs, McDonald and Fern were great in defence. The skipper gave a remarkable good display, all though, and in the last five minutes, when the Town forwards were struggling desperately for an equalising goal, he was here, there, and everywhere the danger threatened. Twice in this period he charged down, not by luck, all judgement, shots that looked like being a certain goal, and capped his work by at another that was directed quite out of the reach of Fern.

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 0 EVERTON 1
October 11, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
EVERTON WIN CLEVERLY.
HUDDERSFIELD FIRST HOME DEFEAT
To Everton belongs the honour of being the first club to lower the colours of Huddersfield Town on their own ground, this season. The “Blues” of the League up to Saturday held an unbeaten home certificate, and with the least bit of luck they might have divided the honours with their powerful opponents. They failed, however, to take full advantage offered and the visitors came away with two points and one goal. It was one of the hardest-fought games seen this season, and in spite of wretched climate conditions there was a crow of nearly 30,000 on the Leeds road enclosure. The playing patch was on the treacherous side, but in spite of this a tremendously fast pace was set and maintained for the full ninety minutes. Bot sets of defenders showed remarkably fine football and though much of the forward play was sprightly and clever it was very often completely ineffective. This fact is indicated in the score. Everton were the first to attack in combined order Chedgzoy being dangerous early on; Huddersfield quickly responded and Islip sent in one swift low shot, which Fern just succeeded in diverting. The play of the half backs was pretty to watch, and the three Everton stalwarts were generally able to hold the Huddersfield forwards in check, or at least to interfere with their efforts at combination. The Everton vanguard were much more delicate in their understanding, and after thirty-five minutes’ going they took the lead, which they held to the end. The goal came from Harrison, who got off at top speed and finished with a shot that struck the upright. Mutch the keeper tried to deal with it, but before he could do so Kirsopp nipped in and scored. In the second half the home side fought valiantly to wipe out the reverse, but the Evertonians showing conspicuous confidence, never permitted their opponents to get upon terms. As already intimated, the great feature of the game was the defensive work of the halves, and backs. Downs gave a superb display, and was well partnered by McDonald. Brewster at centre again showed improvement, and the wingmen did yeoman service. Harrison and Reid made a very clever pair, the inside man showing fine judgement. Peacock was unfortunate in missing one or two obvious chances. Chedgzoy and Kirsopp were frequently in the picture with good work, and though the first named was injured early in the second half he played on with great pluck. Huddersfield are a smart and exceedingly “game” side, but they must expect reverses when up against the “great guns” of the League. Teams: - Huddersfield Town: - Mutch, goal, Wood and Bullock, backs, Linley, Wilson, and Watson, half-backs, Richardson, Mann, Taylor, Islip, and Smith, forwards. Everton: - Fern, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs, Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Peacock, Reid, and Harrison, forwards. Referee Mr. A. Ward.

EVERTON RESERVES 3 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN RESERVES 2
October 11 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 9)
At Goodison Park, Huddersfield made many chances in their team against Everton on Saturday, and it must be said they gave a very good account of themselves. In the first half, the Blues kept the visitors defending for most of the time and it was close upon the interval before Crossley opened the score with a shot from thirty yards'’range. In the meantime Mitchell saved a great shot from Haythorpe, by tipping the ball over the bar. At the interval Everton were leading by one goal to nil. Play in the second half was fast and even. Huddersfield equalised through Simpson. Then Smith placed Everton again in front, and Parker got the third from a penalty given against Brough for handling. Ten minutes from time Jones, the centre-forward reduced the lead, and close on time the visitors almost equalised. Mitchell making a great save from Brough.

ENGLISH SIDE v  IRELAND AT ROKER
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, October 11, 1920
EVERTON HONOURED
DOWNS AND CHEDGZOY TO HELP HOME SIDE
The International Selection Committee selected the following to play for England- Mew (Manchester United); Downs (Everton), Bullock (Huddersfield); Ducat (Aston Villa), McCall (PNE), and Grimsdell (Spurs); Chedgzoy (Everton), Kelly (Burnley), Walker (Aston Villa), Morris (West Bromwich Albion), and Quantrill (Derby County). Reserves Wilson (Wednesday) and Buchan (Sunderland).
To be played at Sunderland on October 23. On this day the Everton-Liverpool match will be played at Anfield, and by the team selections each club will lose two men, Scott and Lacey having been chosen to play for Ireland. England’s team shows no surprises. Down and Chedgzoy could not be omitted. The half-back line reads old; otherwise the side is very tough, writes “Bee.” It is Down’s first cap, though he has appeared in the international trial series.

BRFAVO EVERTON
The Liverpool Echo-Monday, October 11, 1920
By F.E.H
So far as I remember Everton had not previously visited Huddersfield until Saturday. They signalised their advent to the town of wool and blankets in the most disconcerting fashion to the “Babes” of the League. Since their elevation to first-class company, the Town team have been sitting up and rather cockily defying the invader. The Evertonians gave them a back hander that will not be readily forgotten. It will be placed on the records that the Goodison Park brigade was the first to low the Yorkshire colours at Leeds-road and the match will furthermore be memorable for the stubbornness with which it was fought. It was really a fast and interesting game, in which the balance hung nicely until the finish. Had the home side sized the opportunities that offered themselves they might well have come out with a division of the spoils. And it is only fair to them to say that they stuck pluckily to their guns right up to the final blast of the whistle. They enjoyed as much of the game as their more experienced antagonists, but after all “class will tell” and the Everton defence was a model of its kind. It was that which decided the issue. The only goal came after rather more than half an hour’s play and the honour of beating Mutch, the keeper, for the first time at home this season should be shared jointly by Harrison and Kirsopp. The former getting clean away sent in a shot which struck the upright and Mutch failing to gather is properly Kirsopp administered the finishing touch. The second half saw Huddersfield-to quote the great Macauley-“fighting fearful odds,” but though they tried never so hard they were unable to break down the impregnable defence of the boys in blue. The Everton vanguard gave the big crowd some wonderful touches of quick passing and much of their work was exceedingly pretty to watch. Still, they might on occasion have finished to better effect Brewster shows an agreeable coming on disposition, and the trio were splendid in their strength. Of the backs I have already spoken, and Fern is deserving of full praise. On the Huddersfield side Islip, Mann and Smith took the eye forward, and both Wood and Bullock did many good things.

ANOTHER MILLER MOVE
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, October 11, 1920
Bee’s Notes
James Miller, the former Grimsby, Everton, Coventry City, and P.N.E right winger, has signed for Darlington. He is eager to play himself into First division football.
PROTEST
Having regard to the outrageously high prices it is proposed to charge at the forth-coming match between Liverpool and Everton. I consider that in view of the abnormal amount of unemployment existing in the city, which makes it hard for the lovers of sport to pay these prices, it would be a just reprisal on the part of the supporters to boycott this match, and things would soon alter (says “Lover of Sport”)

JAMES MILLER
Hull Daily Mail - Tuesday 12 October 1920
James Miller, the former, Grimsby, Everton, Coventry city, and Preston North End right wing forward, has signed for Darlington. 

EVERTON TEAM
October 12, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
Highly elated by their defeat of Huddersfield, the Everton directors have wisely decided to leave well alone, and selected exactly the same side to do duty in the return encounter at Goodison Park next Saturday, when, be it noted, the kick-off will be at 3-30. The visit of the famous cup team, heightened by Everton’s feat of being the first to score against them on their own pitch is creating tremendous interest, and in order to cope with the crowd expeditiously Mr. Mackintosh would be glad if some of the shareholders would volunteer to act as stewards. Those willing to do so will oblige, the secretary by attending at the office at 2 o’clock that day
Derby Match Prices.
With regard to the increased charge for accommodation on the occasion of the Everton and Liverpool match at Anfield, I have received the following letter:-
“Will you please allow me space in your valuable paper to protest against the increase of prices to see the Everton v. Liverpool match, which takes place on the 23rd of this month?” writes Fairplay.” “I would like to ask, in the first place, is it fair play and sporty to charge an increased price of admission to see a home match? Secondly, what added attraction is there in Everton compared with any other team in the League? What is the motive for this increase of prices in the stands? Surely the clubs are making enough money now to play their way, and not so badly off as they have to start profiteering in this way. The present prices are a bit too high for the class of football served up, and when the standard of play increases then I for one would not object to an increase in prices. “If the Liverpool v. Everton match is worth 3s; instead of 2s in the stand and other increase what are we going to be charged. I hope Everton won’t do the same thing when Liverpool are due at Goodison Park. “It would be a lesson if all football followers would stop away for, say one Saturday and leave the ground empty and then perhaps it would teach the “heads” to do the right thing. They must bear this in mind –that we (the spectators) are the people who pay, and they have a right to do what is right and proper and not think that they are the masters of the situation. I speak for all the spectators and demand the right thing to be done.”

THE SALT HAS NOT LOST ITS SAVOUR!
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, October 12, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Salt, who scored seven goals for Garston has signed for Everton.

EVERTON’S TEAM UNCHANGED.
October 13 1920. The Liverpool Courier.
As was to be expected after the defeat of Huddersfield in Yorkshire, the Everton directors have wisely decided to leave well alone and selected exactly the same side to do duty in the return encounter at Goodison Park on Saturday, be it noted the kick off will be at 3-30. The visit of the famous Cup team, heightened by Everton’s feat of being the first to score against them on their own pitch, create tremendous interest, and in order to cope with the crowd expeditiously Mr. McIntosh would be glad if some of the shareholders would volunteer to act as stewards. This willing to do so will oblige the Secretary by attending at the office at 2 o’clock that day.
Dr. Jardine and the Everton club lay at loggerheads respecting his place of residence, the transfer has not yet been completed, and the Wrexham club has consequently selected him to play for them to-day at Liverpool in Goode benefit match, and also on Saturday against Wellington Town, the champions of Birmingham League.
NEW PLAYER
Everton have signed on L. Salt the centre forward of Garston Gasworks, who on Saturday scored seven goals in a match against Liverpool North in the West Cheshire League match

BURSCOUGH PLAYERS FOR EVERTON
The Liverpool Echo-Wednesday, October 13, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Everton have signed Rigby, outside left, and Barlow, left-half, of Burscough, for their Central league team, whilst an envoy from Blackburn Rovers was witnessing the game between Burscough and Frodsham in which the Cheshire team were defeated 6-3. It is not anticipated that Everton will call on these players until the end of the month. Burscough are making vast improvements in the ground arrangements, and have now seating accommodation for some 400 or 500 people.

EVERTON SIGN TWO YOUNGESTER
October 14, 1920. The Liverpool Courier.
Burscough are going to experience some difficulty in keeping up their strengthen if first class teams are going to continue drawing on them. The latest signings are Rigsby, the outside left, and Barlow left half, who have signed Central League forms for Everton.

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN VISIT EVERTON
October 15, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
Newcomers are always welcomed in Goodison Park, and enthusiasts in Liverpool will have the pleasure of seeing Huddersfield Town, the team will created quite a sensation in last season’s cup-ties. Their exploits in the Second Division and their brilliant run at the finish which brought the club in a blaze of glory into the senior circle all combined to make the Yorkshire club a most attractive combination. The team has accomplished some really great work already in the upper house, and it was regarded as a fine performance on the part of the Blues to win at the Town ground last Saturday. As is well known there was not a great deal in it on that occasion, and there is a wide spread desire to see the return encounter tomorrow. The team is a fine one, and Everton will find it difficult to hold the fast and wily Yorkshiremen in check. Spectators will be afforded the opportunity of seeing England’s chosen full backs, but this time on opposite sides. Downs, of course will be out to help his side as usual, and Bullock, the stalwart Huddersfield defender, is keen and usurious to turn the tables on Everton. To my mind, it is sure to be a tremendous struggle for supremacy, and Goodison Park is likely to be alive with enthusiasts. The team will turn out as follows: - Fern; Downs and McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer; Chedgzoy, (or Jones), Kirsopp, Peacock, Reid, and Harrison. Both Richardson, outside right, and Linley right half-back, have been dropped from the Huddersfield Town team to meet Everton. Their places will be taken by Harry Broughh and Ralph Shields. Islip retains his place in the team, which will be: - Mutch; Wood, Bullock; Brough, Wilson, Watson; Mann, Taylor, Shields, Islip, and Smith.
Everton and Prices.
The Everton directors have decided that there will be no increased charge for admission on the occasion of Liverpool’s visit to Goodison Park, October 30. It has also been decided that no seats are to be booked for any match this season. Another point of interest is that in future final results will not be put upon the board after the conclusion of the match. This has been decided on at the request of the police engaged to clear the ground at the end of the game, and the putting up of results on the board delays this process.

POLICE AND FOOTBALL FINALS-IMPORTANT DECISION
The Liverpool Echo- Friday, October 15, 1920
The Police have taken a measure regarding their constables who work on Saturday at Mersey matches that leads the Everton and Liverpool clubs to announce that for the future they will show no final scores after the game at the local ground has ended. All the more reason for readers to order their “Football Echo.” It appears that spectators have lingered at the grounds till nearly six o’clock to get to know the results. Everton F.C announce that they are not increasing their prices for any match, and that they are not looking or reserving any seats. Everton have by steady process come back to former time popularity and the crowning point on their displays of the present season came last week, when their peoples would have been quite satisfied with a draw, so that victory where no other club has even scored a goal, made enthusiasm over Everton’s team rise to highest key. Tomorrow, Mr. Manager McIntosh is expecting the best attendance of the season, and there is good reason for his belief. Shareholders will act as stewards, and there is prospect of the fast free game being witnessed in comfort by the greatest gate of the season locally. Everton’s choice of Reid for Crossley seems to have given pace and practicability to the forward line. Steve Bloomer was at Huddersfield and thinks Reid an exceedingly good player. Reid has not been seen in first team matches at Goodison thus far this season, and his appearance will be watched keenly. Otherwise the side is as usual, and Huddersfield don’t make harsh changes, because they know their men and can rely on them to go hard for revenge. The side have not been here before, yet are well known locally through their rise to fame and through their displacement of Liverpool in the Cup last season. You will find that they key to the Yorkshire side’s success has been at half-back and at full-back. Bullock has played so well that he has merited an international cap. The promise of the morrow is very rosy, and these teams can be depended upon to provide a fast game;- Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Kirsopp, Peacock, Reid, Harrison. Huddersfield; Mutch; Wood, Bullock; Brough, Wilson, Watson; Mann, Taylor, Shields, Islip, Smith. Referee; Mr. A. Ward.

EVERTON’S RETURN GAME WITH HUDDERSFIELD
October 16, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
Having been the first to lower the home record of Huddersfield, Everton are looking forward with every confidence to this afternoon’s return meeting, when a repetition of last week’s display at Leeds-road should go a long way towards the Blues obtaining the maximum number of points. Everton were fully satisfied with the form of the team in the Yorkshire town, therefore they will field the same eleven. Not so the visitors, who are making a couple of changes at outside right and right half-back, Brough and Shields taking the places respectively of Richardson and Linley. Whether these alterations will have the desired effect has yet to be seen, but undoubtedly the Tykes’ front line is badly in need of goal-getter, for up to the present the Town have only registered seven goals in nine games, so it would appear as though the newcomers to the League have a lot to thank their defence for. Last Saturday Chedgzoy was a passenger during the second half owing to a rather painful injury, but it is hoped he will have recovered sufficiently to take the field this afternoon, and should he do so the Blues will win. All round the Evertonians are a better team, and if unweakened will gather in both points.

BREWSTER ORDERED OFF THE FIELD AT EVERTON
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, October 16, 1920
Living in the city is the Everton rule regarding their players. Hence young Jardine does not sign for Everton- Exclusive News to the “Echo.”
HUDDERSFIELD’S FIRST VISIT HERE
By Bee
Everton; Fern; Downs (Captain), McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Jones, Kirsopp, Peacock, Reid, Harrison. Huddersfield; Mutch; Wood, Bullock (Captain); Brough, Wilson, Watson; Mann, Taylor, Shields, Islip, Smith. Referee. Mr. A. Ward. Huddersfield F.C have risen from bankruptcy to affluence in an electric manner. They gained promotion and a place in the final tie in one season, and are recognised as one of the hardest sides in the land. In view of Everton’s “record” victory last week at Huddersfield, and the fact that it was the Yorkshire club’s first visit to this city, a huge crowd gathered at Goodison Park to-day. The Yorkshiremen made changes from last week, and yet there was not much difference between their side to-day and the team that beat Liverpool in the fourth round of the Cup. The day was dull, and the game promised to be very bright. The ground was in perfect trim, and the crowd was quite the biggest in every part of the enclosure yet seen in Merseyside this season. It was Reid’s debut at Goodison Park, but it must be remembered that Reid played on August 28 at Bradford. A curiosity of the tossing of the coin was the fact that two captains will be partners for England next Saturday. Bullock won the toss and Everton made early play, before nearly 50,000 people. Smith Huddersfield’s pride and joy, was tricked beautifully by Downs. When Mann, in his new position, had a nice chance, he failed to recognise what was needed. Wilson, too, was out of reckoning with a shot that had pace but no direction.
TEMPERING THE WIND-
The wind was kind to the Yorkshiremen and the pace of the ball too strong for Peacock and Jones. As a matter of fact, the wind swirled in periods and made play difficult. Still, Brewster timed the ball when heading, and Reid made a bonny run, skipping over outstretched legs and making much ground until he got to shooting range when his centre was tame and wide. The Huddersfield backs were hard to get beyond, and Wilson, at centre-half was inclined to roam, but could be depended upon to break up attacks. The new Huddersfield forward formation settled down slowly, and there was a wilderness in passing that did not promise well for combination. Islip, however, made a spirited dodging run, and showed capacity for control. The first quarter was interesting to a degree without being good football, and without much special incident. The most striking feature came at this point, when Shields the centre forward, refused to let McDonald have what was virtually a free kick from a centre by Smith.
IN THE GOALMOUTH
Huddersfield were mightily encouraged by this movement, and when Mann beat the back the position looked dangerous, Islip rushing up to take the centre which Fern caught, but fell ere he could clear. Everton were surprised by these shocks and within a couple of minutes had made four determined raids. Kirsopp headed to hand, Mutch missed his punch and left his goal when a free kick was taken. Peacock tried a long shot and hurt his shoulder, and Reid put in a strong shot that was narrowly off the mark. It was brisk football now and Huddersfield were not out of it. Taylor following up and coming near forcing Fern to punch the ball on to the Huddersfield forward’s body, Peacock, who has an excellent idea of pulling a ball down, was felled, and his body pitched into the penalty area, the referee put the free kick inches off the penalty box, where Fleetwood made a poor lofting shot.
A RUSH OF CORNERS
After Grenyer had been attended to for an injury in collision corners became the order, and the goalkeepers were taxed to put the ball out of danger. Play has improved 40 per cent, as compared with the early stages, and one of the tit-bits of the day was the daring way in which Downs, in his own defending neighbourhood, put the ball between the out-stretched legs of Taylor. Downs got the cheers and the luck when he was awarded a free kick in a tussle with Mann. To my mind, Downs gave a free kick for clutching Mann. Mann must have said something, for the referee had words with him. McDonald and Bullock showed excellent defence, and Huddersfield’s inside wingers were cute in dribbling, and Downs met more than his match in Smith at this point, the tall winger not only beating his man but making a telling centre that Fern did well to clear. Shields was not faring well at centre-forward, and Watson needed repairs from the trainer. Apart from a shot by Jones, there was nothing of further interest in this half, except a chance to Mann late on.
Half-time; Everton 0, Huddersfield Town 0
Everton started the second half with a round of combination that Wood tried hard to stem. When the full-back failed Bullock came to his aid and cleared with a big punt.
GREAT SHOT AND BRILLIANT SAVE
All through the full-back work had been brilliant, and this was why the goalkeepers had so little to do. Mann went for outside-right to right full-back to stop Harrison, and there followed the one great shot of the match. It came about in this way. Bullock kicked round the ball and prevented Peacock with half a chance 20 yards out. The centre-forward drove in a glorious ball, and Mutch made a brilliant save. Huddersfield replied without a moment’s hesitation, and their half-back Brough delivered a strong swerving shot that went wide. Soon after this Wood was winded and carried off. White he was off the field Reid and Peacock came near scoring. Mutch was content to push out the ball with outstretched hand, as he was clustered by opponents. It was a tactical save, Downs did many brillaint things and many dangerous things, and some of the risks he took promised to yield a goal against his side.
AN UNSUAL SCENE
The Huddersfield goal had a wonderful escape when Mutch got the ball away two attempts from Jones, and then occurred one of the most unusual scenes ever witnessed on a field. Mutch put his hands to his mouth for two or three minutes before the referee or spectators could understand what the trouble was. Mutch was bleeding at the nose, and the spectators imagined that this was the cause of the trouble.
WHAT HAD HAPPENED
What had really happened was this- Mutch saw that, although Wood had resumed playing, he was in reality like a drunken man, reeling and quite oblivious of what he was doing. The referee stopped play, and Wood was led to the touch-line, where he stayed some minutes, during which time Fleetwood hurt his back, and Mutch was trying to get rid of a sanguinary nose.
CAUTIONING BREWSTER
It was a comedy of accidents. Brewster, who had played a lively game and had allowed Shields very little rope, was cautioned for a foul. He ran away down the field, but did not escape the referee, who insisted on delivering a caution. A second time Brewster offended by giving a foul and Referee Ward ordered a free kick. Brewster must have said something, because the referee instantly became adamant and ordered Brewster off the field. It was a wretched scene, and was not made brighter by the crowd foolishly booing the referee. Play had been going 62 minutes, and Everton played two half-backs in the hope of keeping the Yorkshiremen out off range of goal. Peacock drove another peach of a shot to bring out the best that was in Mutch, followed by two try-ons by Islip, who like Smith did not appear to be doing much but was always dangerous in a quiet way. Even with ten men Everton played a forcing game and made the pace hot, but Huddersfield’s defence was solid.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, October 16, 1920
By Louis T. Kelly

HOW EVERTON REGAINED TOP POSITION
October 18, 1920. The Evening Express.
Ordering Off Incident
By CRI
On top one week and down a peg or two the next seems to be the order, but it is satisfactory at this stage of the campaign to note that Everton for the second time, hold pride of place. The club has every reason to be proud of the distinction and their players are likely to be cheered by the success so far achieved. It will certainly spur them on to further effort. The tussle with Huddersfield were distinctly strenuous affairs, and one regrets that the game at Goodison was marred by the ordering off of so clean a player as Brewster. But more of this feature anon.
England’s Backs.
Referring first to the unfortunate Brewster incident, my opinion was that the pivot did foolishly ankle tap his opponent from behind, an offence which fully merited the caution which the referee administered. The Scot appeared to ejaculate some haste remark which apparently led to marching orders, but I am officially informed he did not say a word although to the spectators appeared otherwise. When too late the half-back recovered his customary good temper, and on being told to retire, trotted to the dressing room without hesitation. As the matter is now subjudice further comment would be out of place. The feature of the match was the display of England’s new back Downs and Bullock. The former has received tardy recognition but Saturday’s showing was sufficient justification for the selection. Downs has a style of his own and his clearances and placing were a delight. Bullock is more orthodox in his methods and is now so polished because he does not hesitate to kick out under pressure whereas Downs usually keeps the ball in play; no matter how determinedly he is tackled. Tommy Fleetwood will be the first to admit that he was not at the top of his form, even though he did good work but Brewster’s headwork and Grenyer’s anticipation made the middle line better balanced than that of Huddersfield. Both sets of forwards were put in the shade by the defences and in each case there was only one dangerous attacker. Harrison of Everton and Taylor for Huddersfield. The former never wasted a ball and his curing centres provided openings which the inside men could not turn to account. Peacock opened out the play excellently with a sweeping passes, and his long shots invariably went straight to the goal, but he is still lacking the ability to collect a centre in his stride. Jones lacked the craft and speed of Chedgzoy, and Reid was also a yard short of pace, while Kirsopp did not shoot with his accustomed accuracy.

EVERTON 0 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 0
October 18 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
STRENUOUS GAME AT GOODISON.
EVERTON PLAYER OREDERED OFF (BREWSTER)
The return game between Everton and Huddersield Town attracted a crowd of 50,000 spectators, and produced a strenuous contest. It was a game in which science played a minor part, and the feature was unquestionably the excellent defensive work of both sides. Not a goal were scored during the ninety minutes –a fine tribute to the soundness of the respective defences. There was a regrettable incident when Brewster, the Everton half-back was ordered off the field. Brewster had been previously warned by the referee, and when the Everton player repeated the offence a sensation was caused by the referee ordering Brewster off the field. Interviewed after the game the official said the course he took was very distasteful to him, but he had no alternative as the player had received a first warming, and in view of the seriousness of the offence he was quite justified in taking extreme action. It took both sides some time to settle down and the defenders had much the better of the argument from the start, but they were certainly helped by some rather wild and inaccurate forward work. The first thrill came when Mann got through with a fine centre, and Islip drove in a ball that caused Fern some trouble to negotiate. A fine thrust by Peacock ended with a capital shot that went a trifle wide. At the stage Everton looked like taking charge of the game, but the forwards lacked finishing power, and the Huddersfield defenders came through a trying ordeal without loss of prestige. Several fine centres by Harrison ought to have been turned to good account and had the Everton inside forwards shown any adaptability a different story might been told. Fern had some trying experience and once in turning a shot round the post he almost sent the ball on to Taylor’s head. The second half opened with a long straight drive by Peacock, which was well handled by Mutch, who proved himself an expert in dealing with long kick. He was not so confident at close quarters and twice he was nearly beaten in a tussle in the goalmouth when Peacock was only prevented from scoring by the barest margin. It was in this attack on the Town goal that Mutch was kicked on the face and a few minutes earlier Wood had been badly knocked out by a blow from the ball. Wood resumed before he had sufficiently recovered, and Mutch caused some excitement by the manner of drawing the referee’s attention to the fact that Wood was reeling about in a dazed condition. The full back was taken to the touch line and restored to consciousness by the trainer. Then came the regrettable Brewster incident at sixty-two minutes and Everton continued with two half-backs. In spite of their deficiency, Everton held their own, and a division of the points was a fair indication of the play. The defenders easily carried the honours and the solid defence of Bullock was well matched by the daring work of Downs. Wilson and Grenyer were the pick of the respective half-back line, and of the forwards Harrison and Smith did well. Although the Everton forwards were weak they displayed more finish than did the Town line, but they appeared to feel the need of a strong personality to weld the line together. Teams: - Everton: - Fern, goal, Downs (Captain), and McDonald, backs, Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs Jones, Kirsopp, Peacock, Reid, and Harrison, forwards. Huddersfield Town: - Mutch, goal, Wood, and Bullock, backs, Brough, Wilson, and Watson, half-backs, Mann, Taylor, Shield, Islip, and Smith, forwards.

HUDDERSFIELD TOWN RESERVES 1 EVERTON RESERVES 0
October 18, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 10)
In the first half, apart from a few moments at the beginning, and at the end of the period, the Everton team was never really dangerous. Huddersfield scored through Smith their centre forward, after prolonged pressure. The Everton forwards never looked like equalising until a few minutes from the interval, when Salt their centre forward got within close range, but Clayton cleared. The play of the visiting team was much better in the second half, and they would have been through on two occasions had not the Huddersfield defence, and particularly Brook the left back been very sound. The outstanding player on the Everton side was Crossley the inside right who was slightly injured before the interval.

EVERTON PLAYERS AND REF AN INTERVIEW
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, October 18, 1920
DEFENDERS IN FORM
There was a blot on the first visit of Huddersfield to the city, Brewster was sent off. The matter is sub judice, and yet on what was seen one cannot ignore the fact that Brewster was cautioned for a foul and afterwards committed, it is alleged, a further foul. At the first “fence,” as it were, the player concerned ran away to prepare to defend his lines- a habit he has shown before. However, Referee Ward insisted on following the player and making known his objection. The send-off came after an hour and two minutes and was starling, to say the least. The referee seemed to have his arms around the player, speaking to him. Then, all in a tick, the referee waved his arms in no uncertain way to make known his decision was a send-off. It is a great pity such a thing should happen. I interviewed the referee afterwards and he said, “I cannot say much, but must send in my report. Brewster committed a foul after a caution. It is most distasteful to me- horrible, in fact- that I should have to send anyone off, but the rules are plain enough, and I am therefore here for a purpose. The game was not dirty, yet there were times when players did things that were not creditable.” I asked whether Brewster made any remark to the referee- derogatory or otherwise- and the answer was “No,” yet I daresay 49,999 out of the 50,000 spectators imagined that such was not the case for it looked as if Brewster had said something to lead to the full penalty. Brewster I know to be a genteel man and therefore the lapse is all the more surprising. Like a sensible fellow he did not argue, but simply went as fast as he could towards the tunnel.
THE RUN OF PLAY
The game was not at all a bad one. It started ill, fluctuating and yet producing neither interest nor real football. When the game woke up the sides gave plenty to ponder over, and two players stood out above everyone else. I refer to England’s back of Saturday next -Downs and Bullock. The former was a little more daring than usual, and his partner McDonald caught the desire to dribble in front of his own goal. That is all right if you can guarantee clearing, Downs was once caught napping by the stately looking Smith, who came near making the captain’s try-on into a goal, Fern saving the situation. Otherwise in passing, one may say. Fern had a quiet time, because Huddersfield’s attack was shreddy, Shield being poor, Taylor useful, and Islip the shooter, while Smith simply put up some nice-length centres. Defence had it, and no mistake, Bullock, to my mind, was without a compeer. His kicking was of good, straight forward style, and his tackling excellent. Once he miss timed a ball and let in Peacock for one of the latter’s strong, direct drives; otherwise I did not see him put a foot wrong. Behind him, Mutch had a fair amount of handling for a veteran. His catches were admirable a clean clutch and a strong clearance. Some goalkeepers do not learn to kick until the requiem has been sounded over them. Mutch can kick. He can whistle, too, and with a finger of each hand in his month he spent some minutes drawing the referee’s attention to the dazed sate of Wood, the full back, who had some measure of concussion and was meandering. Strangely enough it was only last week that a colleague told in this Notebook of a player who had gone through a game without knowing what had happened-he had been stunned. On the run of play there was nothing between the sides. In goal both did well; at full back, likewise, there was a par-ship, though McDonald was inclined to take the saw into his own hand. At half Wilson was a tower and was well supported. In the Everton line there were traces of lack of pace and lack of straight shooting when a free-kick was being delivered. It would seem that there is need for a free kick taker at Everton. I would give Grenyer every kick and trust to his low drive getting there. This would be better than a lob over, at any rate. Of attack there was not much worthy the name. combination moves were woefully lacking. True, Harrison and Reid paired off nicely, and yet there was a danger of their forget ting the other members of the side. It was not the right wing’s form, Jones being unable to make good in Chedgzoy’s absence. At centre Peacock shot hard and as often as circumstances allowed it. He does many things that stamp him a footballer, and I would preserve with him to great lengths. Huddersfield were little better in attack and by putting Mann as an extreme winger they made the line slow time perceptibly. Shield seemed over-awed, and Islip, who deputised for Smith in the final tie at Stamford Bridge was the likeliest source of trouble when it came to the forwards’ real work.
Everton have signed on for a month’s trial a goalkeeper from Belfast Celtic named Mehaffy.

MEHAFFY ON TRIAL.
October 19, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
Everton have signed on for a month’s trial a goalkeeper from Belfast Celtic named Mehaffy. He will play in the Central League team next Saturday against Liverpool Reserves, the transfer was completed on Saturday after the match with Huddersfield Town at Goodison Park.
The teams closed for Saturday are Fern, Thompson, McDonald, Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer, Jones, Kirsopp, Peacock, Reid, Harrison. The Reserves are, Mohaffy, Fare, Robinson, Brown, Weller, Williams, Howarth, Crossley, Parker, Wall, and Smith, the Liverpool Reservse are, Howard Baker, Penman, Jenkinson, Checkland, McNab, Cunningham, AN Other, McKinney, Matthews, Lewis, Pearson.

HARRISON’S TERRIBLE “LEFT”
The Liverpool Echo- Tuesday, October 19, 1920
Bee’s Notes
The selection Committee of the F.A have certainly honoured the Everton club in choosing two of their players for the first International this year, but I venture to suggest (writes “Semper Idem”) that another Everton player might be chosen in view of the consistently good form. I refer to Harrison and feel sure that the unassuming player has the big match temperament, and he is certainly playing as well as any outside left in the country to-day, and with a suitable partner has quickly, nippy runs and accurate centres, together with his terrible “left,” would fully justify his selection. The choice of Harrison would be a popular one, and be a slight reward for the hardship he endured in France when serving his king and country.
My Runcorn friend is right when he refers to Harrison’s terrible left. Unfortunately Harrison is one of the class of footballers best described as “not fashionable.” However, he will live that down. He certainly he’s been Everton’s most consistent forward this season.

EVERTON TEAM FOR LOCAL DERBY
October 20, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRL
The first of the season’s league encounters between Liverpool and Everton is due to take place at Anfield on Saturday, and an enormous crowd is certain to attend. The home side will be without the services of Scott and Lacey (playing for Ireland), while Everton have to find substitutes for Downs and Chedgzoy, who have been selected to play for England. Everton gave a run to young Jones at outside right, last Saturday, and he will again do duty, while Thompson will understudy for the captain. Everton’s team will consequently be Fern; Thompson, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Jones, Kirsopp, Peacock, Reid, Harrison. Mehaffy, the recently-signed Irish goalkeeper will make his debut for the Blues in the junior Derby at Goodison, the side selected being Mehaffy; Fare, Robinson; Brown, Weller, Williams; Howarth, Crossley, Parker, Wall, Smith. Arrangement for the local “Derby” on Saturday are well in hand, and despite the depressing influence of the coal strike, there seems every reason to expect that the crowd which gathers at Anfield will be in the nature of a record-breaking gate. The only thing likely to trouble Liverpool management will be to decide how early to close the gates in order to prevent overcrowding of the ground, for there is no doubt they could easily surpass anything previously achieved if the accommodation would permit. It will be surprising if the club have not to announce the setting up of a new attendance record on this occasion. A point for intending spectators to remember is that by getting to the ground early they will be studying their own comfort besides affording some relief to the tramways services which will be probably working under “strike” difficulties, and are almost certain to be curtailed.

J.A..C MEHAFFY
Portsmouth Evening News- Wednesday October 20, 1920
Yet another Belfast Celtic player has crossed to England. Everton have signed on J.A.C. Mehaffy, the Celtic keeper. The reason for the migration of so many Irish players to England is that the clubs, in the absence of League games, cannot afford to pay the players the wages agreed upon. In many cases the players are now playing on half terms, and the clubs find it extremely difficult to find even these reduced amounts.

THE DERBY DAY TEAMS FOR ANFIELD’S TUSSLE
Liverpool Echo- Wednesday, October 20, 1920
Bee’s Notes
Everton make once change. Bob Thompson for Downs (international), Jones of course continuing as Chedgzoy’s deputy. One was inclined to expect a further change in Everton attack, for there one sees a weakness and a lack of shot. However, the directors are very considerable and patient-and after all patience is a virtue-sometimes” Liverpool make two changes in view of Lacey and Scott playing for Ireland and McNaughton will make his bow in English League football. He came from Edinburgh St. Bernard’s with his reputation, and the goals against list in the Central League table suggest that he has done well. Many hoped that H. Howard Baker would get his heart’s desire. He was away at the outset of the season in Olympic interests
And I think that the fact led to his failure to date to get a place in the sun. However, Howard Baker is too good a man to be kept out of tip-top football any length of time. One other word ere I give the teams; Everton; F.C manager, McIntosh, says that for the return Derby game on Saturday week shareholders and season tickets holders are asked to be in their seats at 2.30 not later. The kick off in both games is 3 o’clock. Teams;- Liverpool; McNaughton; McKinlay, Bamber; W. Wadsworth, Bromilow, Sheldon, Forshaw, Johnson, Chambers, H. Wadsworth. Everton;- Fern; Thompson, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Jones, Kirsopp, Peacock, Reid, Harrison
Liverpool Reserves (at Goodison Park);-
Howard Baker; Penman, Jenkinson; Checkland, McNab, Cunningham, A.N. other, McKinney, Matthews, Lewis, Pearson.
Everton Reserves; Mehaffy; Fare, Robinson; Brown, Weller, Williams; Howarth, Crossley, Parker, Wall, and Smith.
SNAP IN ACTION; EVERTON F.C TAKEN
Everton who saw the new-style photograph of snap-action of the Liverpool F.C players has been delighted with the scheme and has said it gives enthusiasts a better idea than any ordinary pose photograph. A new grouping of Everton F.C players in action has been taken especially for the “Sporting Echo,” which will publish the result tomorrow morning. Order your copy now, you will be left.

BEES NOTES
The Liverpool Echo-Thursday, October 21, 1920
News filters through to the beehive that three well known Everton footballers who have been with the side for a long time have been put on the transfer list. One is a luckless player who had Army service, another has been “second dog” for some time, and the third is dissatisfied with his “status” so far as team selection goes.

FIRST “DERBY” OF MERSEY FOOTBALL SEASON
The Liverpool Echo, Friday, October 22, 1920
“MATCH” OF RED AND BLUE-ANFIELD’S PROMIING OF £4,000 GATE
By Bees
Red and Blue do not blend but they will match to-morrow at Anfield when the first of the season’s meetings of the great football rivals of Liverpool is played.
Everton F.C’s chairman Mr. A. Coffey denies the story that three Everton players have been put on the transfer list. We are not putting any player on the list, said Mr. Coffey.
Brewster the Everton pivot is a doubtful starter for to-morrow Derby game owing to a damaged ankle. McDonald is suffering from a severe cold, but expects to play.
RED AND BLUE
Above one reads of the “match” of Red and Blue. It may be interesting to recall that Liverpool once advanced an idea that they were entitled to be called “Everton F.C.” Also how many young folk of today remember that Everton have adopted various colours? They used to dazzle their supporters with salmon jersey and blue knicks. Dickie Downs would look dressed for the part in such glad rags. Gorgeous ruby shirts with dark blue trimmings was another choice, black jersey with “a scarlet runner” was used, and also a striped blue and white jersey, afterwards to become blue and white as now. Whatever colour the club was always the same. What will the club be tomorrow without the internationalist chosen from their ranks? I fear their chance of beating Liverpool is cut by the international. Still, Derby Day provide us with some quaint form and figures. To-morrow may be the case, and a surprise in store. Personally, I think Liverpool have better balance forward and one has to take the Everton inside forward on trust as also some part of their defence. Liverpool are happy in the knowledge that Forshaw and Johnson are ripe for play again. Forshaw was on reserve last week, and is pronounced quite fit. Will Bamber taking the half back place vacated by Lacey nothing is lost to the home half back line. Everything promises a capital exhibition, and if the gate does not touch £4,000 it will be due to the weather being vile. Some people say that they will not go for fear of being crushed. I don’t believe them. The ground will stand packing at every spot save two corners, and, in any case, the appeal of a game between Liverton side is sufficient to draw all Liverpool.
I make one urgent special appeal in view of recent happenings that suggest that not only at Everton nut elsewhere has there been a danger of riding roughshod over rules. I beg the old players of both sides to remember the glorious past, wherein the Merseyside Derby games have stood as a monument of clean play. To the newcomers to the city’s teams I would say, “Don’t be a party to foul tactics. Go straight. The Derby games of the past have been amongst the best games ever seen from a clean point of view. Help in the good work.”
PLAN OF THE FIELD
Liverpool; McNaughton; Lucas, McKinlay; Bamber, W. Wadsworth, Bromilow; Sheldon, Forshaw, Johnson, Chambers, H. Wadsworth. Everton; Fern; Thompson, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Jones, Kirsopp, Peacock, Reid, Harrison.

PLAYING THE GAME.
Thanet advertiser-Saturday, October 23, 1920
ARTICLES BY FAMOUS PLAYERS. No. 9.
THE KEY TO VICTORY.
By T. FLEETWOOD.
 (The Famous Everton Half-Back.)
It does not require a very deep thinker able to appreciate the fact that in football the team which has the best chance success is the one which is strong in every department. A good attack cannot win matches if the defence is weak, nor can even the strongest defence bring any side through to victory. But while it is perfectly true that each department must do its share, think it is generally agreed that all the players in football team, the man who above all others might be described the big gun of the side is the centre half. He is the pivot of the team. Around him the whole play will seem to revolve if is really a strong footballer. Think some of the groat teams of the past, and I guarantee that at the time you will think of teams which had superman at centre half. Last season the success of the Bristol City side in the Cup-ties seemed to surprise everybody, for it will be remembered that they went as far as the semi-final before being knocked out. For this performance the whole team deserves due credit, of course, and yet one of their players with whom I chatted recently, declared that they could never have hoped to so well had it not been for the work of Wedlock at centre half. I was assured that right through the series of games he was a host in himself not only playing splendid, untiring football-, but his generalship and advice spurring the younger and less experienced men to groat and effective efforts. That is just one instance of what centre half can do for team ; did space permit the cases could be multiplied. Now let us examine how It is that the centre half can wield such a big influence on the play of the whole team. In the first place should say that in the course of the average game the ball goes to the centre half more than to any other player on the field. That being so, it follows that a great deal must depend upon what the centre [ half docs with the ball when he gets it. When the centre half in possession ! he should be able tell, almost instinctively, which of his forwards is in the best position for receiving a pass. If is a real general, too, he will quickly sum up the strong and the weak points in his opponents’ armour. If the loft wing defence, for instance, seems weak, he will feed that side of the field with fair frequency, thus enabling his side to take full advantage of that weakness. There sometimes temptation among forwards to keep the ball too close, and this can also —indeed the centre half swinging the ball about. The pivot also has important duties demanding attention in the defensive part of the game. He must keep his eye on the opposing centre forward, for centre forwards have a nasty habit of scoring the goals means which matches are won. All this means, of course, that the first qualification of a centre half who hopes to be successful passion for work. If he does all that expected of him. he will hard at it from the first kirk the match the last. _ And if he is the right man in the right place, many match wilt prove that he has the key to victory in his pocket—or his hoots. Next Week’sNo. 10.— striking a bad patch.

THE GREAT DERBY GAME AT ANFIELD
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 23, 1920
By Bee
The first of the local “Derbys” was down for decision at Anfield this afternoon, and in view of the present excellent record of both Liverpool and Everton, the game promised to be more than usually attractive. The clashing of the international at Sunderland meant the weakening of both sides. Everton were called upon to release Downs and Chedgzoy and Liverpool supplied Scott and Lacey. It was McNaughton’s first appearance in English League football, and Thompson got his first outing of the season with the League eleven.
PLAN OF THE FIELD
Liverpool; McNaughton; Lucas, McKinlay; Bamber, W. Wadsworth, Bromilow; Sheldon, Forshaw, Johnson, Chambers, H. Wadsworth. Everton; Fern; Thompson, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Jones, Kirsopp, Peacock, Reid, Harrison.
CLOSING THE GATES
The day was brilliantly fine, and half an hour before the start the ground was well filled-in fact all the entrances to the popular parts were closed and only stand ticket-holders were able to gain admission at 2.30. when the game started every part of the ground was full and the surplus crowd was accommodated inside the barrier alongside the grandstand. McKinlay won the toss, and he set his opponents to face a brilliant sun. in the first minute Fern had to keep out a fine oblique drive from H. Wadsworth, and play was not removed from the Everton goal-line until Forshaw had sent the ball over the crossbar from a corner. It was a brisk opening, and suggested a fast game. With a first-time shot Chambers went very near and although Everton replied with an aggressive movement there was nothing in it.
THWARTING THE FORWARDS
Twice Peacock tried to get through, but he was well held, and a free kick was given against Thompson for bringing down H. Wadsworth. There was plenty of movement in the opening play, but the forward had little to say in the matter, as the defenders were very keen and alert. Jones got through with a fine run, and his pass to the centre was well judged. Reid finished the movement, however, by driving the ball out of play to the extreme corner. The first real break in the defence came when the Liverpool defenders were beaten, and Peacock narrowly missed opening the scoring. It was a lucky clearance by W. Wadsworth that prevented this happening, and an almost similar incident at the other end concluded with a glorious drive by Chambers. Fern was very smart with his groundwork, and he did not hesitate to leave his goal to pick up a centre from the goal line. The sun bothered the Everton defenders not a little, but it was welcomed by the 50,000 spectators. The half-backs on both sides played a worrying game, and their tireless energy prevented the forwards from developing anything like a combined action. As a consequence the forward play appeared poor, but it was really the cleverness of the half backs that brought about this state of affairs.
MULLING A CHANCE
Kirsopp missed the best chance of the game that had so materialised, Grenyer made the opening and a lapse by McKinlay left Kirsopp with the ball right in front of the Liverpool goal. He managed to turn the ball goalwards, but it was a wide and rather feeble effort. Jones forced a corner, but he placed it behind. Try as they would the forwards looked vainly for an opening, and so far the rival custodians had little of a complex nature to deal with. A smart run by Chambers came undone through Thompson putting his body in the way. The game was keen enough and clean, but what the spectators wanted was a goal which looked just as far off at the end of half an hour’s play as at the opening. The defenders excelled themselves, Liverpool had certainly done more pressing than their opponents, although they got little tangible result for their effort.
FORSHAW SCORES
The long-looked-for goal came at the end of thirty-five minutes play, and Forshaw’s shot was of the unstoppable type. The ball had hovered about the Everton goal, and was finally sent along the ground by H. Wadsworth. It passed one of the Liverpool players in transit, and Forshaw’s task was easy. Harrison appeared to hesitate with a fine chance from Jones’ excellently placed corner. Near the interval the Liverpool forwards revealed more combined work, and twice Chambers was only inches wide with terrific drives. Fern handled with great skill a shot from Wadsworth from near the middle line.
Half-time; Liverpool 1, Everton 0
Play opened just as brisky in the second half as in the first, and Johnson narrowly missed scoring with a fine header. The Everton forwards, however, quickly got to business in real earnest, and McNaughton had to save several times from close quarters.
A NARROW SHAVE
Harrison almost brought about the downfall of the Liverpool goal when he sent in the ball from the touchline, and McNaughton just managed to pull it down, although he appeared to know little about the where abouts of the shot he had just handled. Lucas was spoken to by the referee as he made a terrific kick at the ball, missed it, and almost kicked Harrison. Liverpool shot oftener than in the first half, and Sheldon had more opportunity. Johnson was on the target with a lovely drive, and Fern did well to gather the ball so cleanly Brewster with his head stopped a hard volley from Chambers and Reid was just wide at the foot of the post with another fine effort. The game lost nothing in pace and earnestness and with the forwards making more use of their opportunities the contest was more interesting.
A LUCKY SAVE
McDonald was damaged but he quickly recovered Chambers got through and finished a nice solo with a hard right foot drive. It was too fast for Fern to hold, and the Everton custodian was lucky to turn the ball outside the upright, and from the resultant corner Johnson headed on to the crossbar. Brewster showed his forwards how to shoot and McNaughton caught a fine drive from the Everton pivot McNaughton had his hardest work with next few minutes for he ran out to cover a blunder by Lucas and the crossbar saved a terrific shot from Peacock the ball rebounding from the under part of the woodwork. The Everton backs appeared at fault when they allowed Johnson to trick them three or four times and play was only removed when Forshaw finished off with a shot that went wide.
Final Liverpool 1, Everton 0
CASUAL COMMENTS
By “F.E.H
Derby day again! Dear me, how the seasons chase each other. Summer is still with us, and yet the winter game is in full fling. ‘Tis a mad world. Comedy and tragedy cheek by jowl-and football making a greater furore than ever.
Sing a song of sad October
Stupid strokes to keep us sober
Only autumn leaves are falling
Rising prices are appealing
Still we’ll sing a roundelay
On this bright and sunny day
Everton v Liverpool-
God of battles keep us cool
Liverpool v Everton-
Which I beg of you, has won?
The crowd, as it assembled and was marshalled by mounted police, answered the fore-going in various ways; some were for the draw and others were for a “down and out”. Personally I had the temerity to suggest that the better side should win. Curiously enough there were enough there were quite a number of spectators who disagreed with this point of view
I can only conclude that they had no point of view; anyhow, the Anfield enclosure never looked prettier or more animated than when Everton, in nice clean knickers, trotted into the arena. Every corner of the enclosure was packed, and a great roar went up when Liverpool, winning the toss, signalised their initial advantage by swooping down upon the Everton fold, “and Forshaw made the welkin ring” when he headed over the bar. There was sunlight and exuberance in the air, and I apologised to my doleful doggerel as the two teams settled down to work and proceeded to give the packed spectators a real taste of their quality.
THE COLOUR CONTRAST
As the players with rapid movements swayed contending hopes and fears one noted how the Red and Blue jerseys stood out in contrast to the verdant turf. It would certainly require an artist of the futurist school to paint a perfect picture of the scene. I can only record the thrills of the crowd as they saw the two sets of forwards attempting to cover themselves with glory. Once Johnson got cleat away, only to finish with a bad shot, and a little later on Chambers electrified the crowd with a wonderful effort. As warm as the natural atmosphere was the heat engendered by the vicissitudes of the game became at times positively fierce, and there was a mingled yell of execration and defiance when Chambers put the leather just wide of the mark. For the first twenty minute Liverpool, in my humble judgement, had distinctly the best of the argument. Everton then took up the thread of the attack. Their aggressive work was not only engineered but marked by a fine sense of combination; the half-backs, led by Brewster, did a lot of feeding.
SHAKING SPION KOP
Harrison caused spion Kop to rock with the convulsion of a volcano when he sent in a daisy-cutter that passed wide of the post. This animatedpupation of feeling was repeated when Kirsopp with a fine individual effort proved himself a non-scorer and there was disappointment when the Everton right wing failed at the final fense. Bromilow was in the wars in checking a dangerous advance on the part of Jones and Kirsopp and Kirsopp, but he was specially attended to, and the Anfield forwards once again took up the role of aggressors. It was good, fast football in the first half, and, considering the excitement, a very clean struggle indeed. Liverpool showed more dash than the Blues, and there appeared to be more balance on the Reds’ side. But when the Everton forwards did get going they generally threatened danger, especially on the left wing, where Bamber had to keep a careful watch on Harrison and Reid, and generally got through an arduous task well. In attack Liverpool were also well served by the left wing, but Reds for a long time neglected Sheldon, with the result that the little right winger had a good view of the game without getting much of the ball. With the Everton defenders bothered by the sun Liverpool should have shot oftener but Everton never had such an easy chance, that fell to Kirsopp, who screwed wide when McNaughton alone stood between him and the goal. For the matter the shooting on either side was a strong feature, but W. Wadsworth shadowed Peacock to some purpose, while in Brewster had the best half on view so far. When Liverpool did score through Forshaw it was the direct outcome of an error by Thompson who tried to head away a centre and clean missed the ball, but there was no doubt as to the effective way in which the Liverpool forward used his opportunity.
LUCAS PRAISED
A word of praise is due to Lucas, who played well at back for Liverpool, and in this time Liverpool were sounder than Everton. On the run of the play Liverpool were not undeserving of the lead. The Anfielders with the sun at their backs were like so many wasps on the Everton hive, and eventually they made good in methodical fashion; and after Johnston had missed a great opportunity Forshaw made ample amends with an oblique shot which left Fern helpless. Curiously enough the shouts which greeted this goal were nothing like so strong as those which punctuated those scored before the war. They were loud enough to be sure, and the few rightened sparrows scuttled off to Anfield Cemetery to find rest; but the great bulk of the spectators were content to merely dig each other in the ribs and say, “What did I tell you” and so the interval came with the Reds in the ascendant.
BASKING IN SUNSHINE
During the interval the occupants of the Anfield road stand barked in the sunshine, while Spion Kop stood out in black outline, a mass of packed and smoking humanity, good humoured argumentative and freely perspiring. The second period saw the pace set quicker, and Everton were well in the picture when McKinlay, who is really one of the finest full backs playing football, made a magnificent clearance. This paved the way to a hot bombardment by the Liverpool forwards, and everybody thought that Johnston had headed the ball into the net when it was discovered that the ball had gone over instead of under the bar. As Browning said.
“The little more, and how much it is’
The little less, and what worlds away!”
Meanwhile both sides tried hard to act up to the poet’s inspiration, and were given a series of thrills right up to the finish. In the early stages Fern was found plenty of work to do. With an hour gone Liverpool were playing well, and looked like holding on to their lead. Indeed, only a great save by Fern from Chambers diverted a second goal to the Reds, and from the corner which followed the woodwork saved the goal when Johnson headed in. as showing how ineffective the Everton forwards have been near goal it was fifty minutes before McNaughton had to handle a shot-a long one from Harrison. Liverpool, on the other hand, allowed few opportunities of shooting to pass unaccepted in the second half.

A “MINOR “DERBY”
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 23, 1920
EVERTON AND LIVERPOOL RESERVE IN CONFLICIT
At Goodison Park. Both our locals are going strongly in the Central League, Liverpool occupying the top position, through a superior goal average to Everton who however had the advantage of a match in hand.  Hence the interest in today’s meeting. A win to Everton would reverse the names giving the latter the leading position. Teams;- Everton Reserves;- Mehaffy; Fare, Robinson; Brown, Weller, Williams; Howarth, Crossley, Parker, Wall, Smith. Liverpool Reserves;- Howard Baker; Penman, Jenkinson; Checkland, McNab, Cunningham, McLeavey, McKinney, Matthews, Lewis, Pearson. The game started before a large crowd. Everton played their latest capture Mehaffy, from Belfast Celtic in goal and Liverpool played McLeavey, from Bromborough Pool, at outside right. Winning the toss, Everton took advantage of the wind, and the first item of note was a foul given against Liverpool. Howarth sent in a centre which Wall mulled. The Liverpool left then got going and Matthews, when nicely placed passed the ball to Lewis which went too far, and Mehaffy cleared with ease. Play for a time was in the Liverpool half, and Checkland was prominent in his clearances. The first corner came to the Blues, smith placing well, who shortly afterwards sent in a long shot, which Howard Baker caught and cleared. Another advance by Liverpool on the left brought play to the Everton goal, and this time Owen Williams stepped into the ruck and cleared. Play up to this point had been tame, there being no exciting incidents. Liverpool at close quarters were the most dangerous and the Everton players when order difficulties several times passed back to the keeper to clear. Again the Blues forged ahead and gained a free kick fifty yards out. Owen Williams brought Baker to his knees with a grand drive. Tricky play on the Liverpool right brought a corner in which Robinson was hard pressed before he could clear. Parker and Weller gave Howarth many chances to shine, and this player looked like going through on one occasion when Jenkinson bowled him over.
TWO GOALS IN QUICK SUCCESSION
After the Everton goal had another escape from McKinney, Crossley receiving from Parker, ran close in, but his shot just went wide. A few minutes later Liverpool opened the score through Matthews who beat Mehaffy to pieces with a strong drive, and Lewis got a second with a long shot, that entered the top corner of the net. At quarter time Liverpool were leading by 2 goals to nil. With two goals against then in four minutes Everton forced the game chiefly through their half backs. There was a lack of understanding amongst the forwards and many chances frittered away. Good play by Crossley ended in Jenkinson missing his kick, and Parker was running through when Checkland dashed in and gave a corner. The Blues certainly had more of the game, but their forwards kept trying long drives, which Howard Baker had difficultly in saving.
BLUES OVERWHELMED
Five minutes from the interval Lewis handled in the penalty area and Parker’s shot struck the inside of the two uprights and eventually Barker cleared. Liverpool broke away and scored two more goals in quick succession through McLeavey and McNabs.
Half-time- Liverpool Reserves 4, Everton Reserves 0
Parker opened the score for Everton Res from a penalty.

STUD MARKS
The Liverpool Football Echo-Saturday, October 23, 1920
By Louis T. Kelly

PARKER AND GALT
October 24, 1920 Sunday Post
A Patrick Thistle deputation yesterday watched Bobby Parker play for Everton Reserves. Glasgow Rangers are also considering Parker, who is desirous of returning to Scottish football. James Galt is now practically fit to try the comeback stunt. He will appear in Third's League team, perhaps against Rangers next week.

LIVERPOOL 1 EVERTON 0
October 25, 1920. The Liverpool Courier.
NARROW VICTORY FOR LIVERPOOL
The majority meeting of Liverpool and Everton at Anfield was a game worthy of an exceptional occasion, in that it was particularly fast and clean. Liverpool won by the only goal of the game. This gave them a deserved lead at the interval, but Everton had such a great spell of attacking during one period of the second half that on the general balance of play they were worthy of a point, and in that sense Liverpool were lucky to win. Both sides were without the services of a couple of their best men Lacey and Scott doing duty for Ireland at Sunderland, whilst Chedgzoy and Downs were adding England. In a sense this put the eleven on an equality and an enormous crowd had a pleasant afternoon which to watch the encounter. There can be no question that Liverpool were the more trustful in the first half, and had it not been for the skill of Fern they would have been more than one goal down in the first half. In the second period, however, he had a more comfortable time, but even then McNaughton was not called upon more than three times, when he had to be spry to get rid of some awkward drives, and once was well beaten by a shot which hit the crossbar and rebounded into play.
SOUND LIVERPOOL DEFENCE,
What little he had to do the keeper did well, but he was splendidly covered by the backs, and also owed something to the poor shooting of the Everton inside forwards. McKinlay was in great form, and by smart anticipation was generally on the right spot to break up advances. Lucas also cleared with hefty lunges, but found the opposing wing an awkward handful. W. Wadsworth was a rare worker at centre half, and his distribution was nicely timed. Bromilow, in spite of being croaked, was also a useful asset, and took several opportunities to get in a shot, while Bamber made an efficient substitute for Lacey, initiating the move from which the winning goal was scored. Forward Harold Wadsworth stood out by reason of the best display of his career. He never parted with the ball until his partners were in position and his centres were most judicious. Chambers backed him up well and also tested Fern with some furious screw shots, Johnson was not so much in the picture, but Forshaw netted the all important goal, and came near with several brilliant efforts, while Sheldon was also a live force.
Fern was in magnificent trim and a couple of his full length saves brought down the house. He had no earthly chance with the ball that beat him, and a less reliable custodian would have been defeated more than once. Thompson had his first run with the senior team this season as the deputy for Downs, and the directors had no cause to regret their choice. Though not so cool as his celebrated senior he gave nothing away, and capably blended with McDonald, who kept a fine grip on the Liverpool right wing. Brewster was the best half on view, and he was responsible for one snap shot at goal, which all but did the trick. In attack or defence he was equally happy, and in the matter of forcing home attacks Grainger was also a live member of the middle line, while Fleetwood put in any amount of hard and useful work. Where Everton left something to be desired was in the forward line. Only Harrison did himself justice and he was unlucky not to score when a cross drive shivered the woodwork. Peacock has yet to learn how to gather a square pass without wasting time, and his partners failed to push the ball forward for him so that he could take it easily on the run. As a result he did not do much, and the individual touches of Reid and Kirsopp did not compensate for their neglect of the leader in the particular specified, Jones attempted to do too much, and found dribbling against McKinlay was not a paying policy. His passes to the middle were good, and he should have confined himself to this mode of advance.
THE GAME.
The game saw meteoric changes from end to end of which the defences generally came out best. However, after 35 minutes, Bamber banged the ball right across to Harold Wadsworth, who whipped it past the goalmouth, Forshaw tasking the leather with a first time shot which beat Fern all the way. Liverpool had the better of the exchanges till the interval, but there was a 15 minutes’ solid attack by the Blues, which saw Liverpool’s defence sorely tried. There was plenty of spirited play, but no more goals, and the Reds carried off the honours of the first encounter with their friendly rivals this season. Teams: - Liverpool: - McNaughton, goal, Lucas, and McKinlay, backs, Bamber, W. Wadsworth, and Bromilow, half-backs, Sheldon, Forshaw, Johnson, Chambers, H. Wadsworth, forwards. Everton: - Fern, goal, Thompson, and McDonald, backs, Fleetwood (Captain), Brewster, and Grenyer, half-backs, Jones, Kirsopp, Peacock, Reid, and Harrison, forwards.

DOWNS AND CHEDGZOY CAPS FOR ENGLAND
October 25 1920. The Liverpool Courier.
The first International match of the season ended at Roker Park, Sunderland, on Saturday, in a victory for England over Ireland by two goals to nil. Chedgzoy was the pick of the English forwards. Speedy and clever, he put in many delightful centres, and it was as the result of his efforts that the goals were scored. About 22,000 spectators witnessed the match.

EVERTON RESERVES 1 LIVERPOOL RESERVES 4
October 25, 1920. The Liverpool Courier.
CENTRAL LEAGUE (Game 11)
It was a large crowd that wended its way from Anfield to witness the Reserves try conclusions with those of Everton. Both clubs were at the head of affairs in the League table, and it was expected that a rousing game would be the result. In this they were disappointed, as the Blues proved no match for their opponents and in the end the Liverpool won somewhat readily by 4-1. The Reds’ forwards and halves combined in smart style, and were much smarter on the ball than their opponents. Matthews obtained the opening goal, while Lewis followed with a second. Everton had a chance of reducing the arrears from a penalty, but Howard Baker saved Parker’s shot in great style. Play then went all the way of the Reds, and goals quickly followed from McKinney and McNab. Liverpool leading at the interval by 4-0. The second half was more even, the Reds’ team easing up, but even so Everton made poor use of their opportunities, and it was not until a further penalty kick came their way that Parker made amends for his earlier failure. Nothing further in the way of goals came from either side, Liverpool thus winning readily by 4-1. Teams: - Everton: - Mohaffy, goal, Fare, and Robinson, backs, Brown, Weller, and Williams, half-backs, Howarth, Crossley, Parker, Wall, and Smith, forwards. Liverpool: - Howard Baker, goal, Penman, and Jenkinson, backs, Checkland, McNab, and Cunningham, half-backs, AN Other, McKinney, Matthews, Lewis, and Pearson forwards.

SOUTH LKIVERPOOL v EVERTON “A”
The Liverpool Daily Post- Monday, October 25, 1920
There was a sparse attendance at Green-lane where a poor game ended in a draw of a goal each. The visitors led at the interval by a goal scored by Snape from a centre from Kearslake. The second half was better contested then the first, and Winn equalised with a splendid hot shortly after the restart. Neither side was seen at its best.

IRELAND EASY VICTIMS
Newcastle Daily Chronicle- Monday, October 25, 1920
ENGLAND 2, IRELAND 0 (At Roker Park)
England easily overcame Ireland at Roker Park, Sunderland, on Saturday, in the first International game of the season, and the defence, which was new to international football, was a success in every way and justified the choice of selectors.  It was expected that England would not have their colours lowered again, for the players selected were probably England’s best, while Ireland were handicapped to a certain extent by the refusal of certain clubs to allow the selected men to participate in the game. Nevertheless, Ireland were by no means an important set, and there were periods, but these were prior to the interval, when they made the Englishmen fight hard for the lead. The first goal to England was a surprise, for up to that stage the spectators fully expected the downfall of the “home” goal, so persistent was the attack of the representatives of Erin; in fact, had full advantage been taken of the beautiful centres of McCandless, the Bradford winger, a different reflection might have been put on the game. It was while Ireland were pressing, and very determinedly, that Bullock got the ball away to Chedgzoy, who brought about the unexpected. He raced to the corner flag, and sent across a beautiful shot which Kelly, who had raced after him, got his foot to and beat Scott. The goalkeeper was unprepared for the shot, and the point had the effect of bringing out the best of the England team, who thereafter took command of the play. There was no more scoring until the second half, when Walker got his head to a shot and beat the Irish custodian. From that time on the sting appeared to have been taken out of the Irishmen, and as the game advanced they became more ineffective. Their half-back line could not cope with the speed of the English forwards, and often they were left far behind and unable even to assist the much-harassed defence. On the other hand McCall and his partner of the middle line were in a large measure responsible for the success of England, for they worked well and nipped in the bud many advances by Doran and Co. Chedgzoy, and Walker were the outstanding pair in the English forward line, but Quantrill and Morris were rather behind their usual form. Mew, Downs, and Bullock were a capital defence, especially the latter, while the Manchester custodian was not given a great deal of work to do. In the visiting side McCandless was the best of a poor forward line, with Rollo the safer of the backs, but the honours of the game go to Scott, whose work in goal was a feature. Result; England 2, Ireland Nil. England;- J.W. Mew (Manchester United); R. Downs (Everton), F.E. Bullock (Huddersfield); A. Ducat (Aston Villa), J. McCall (Preston North End) (Captain), A. Grimsdell (Tottenham Hotspur), S. Chedgzoy (Everton), R. Kelly (Burnley), W.H. Walker (Aston Villa), F. Morris (West Bromwich Albion), and A.E. Quantrill (Derby County). Ireland;- E. Scott (Liverpool); D. Rollo (Blackburn Rovers), McCandless (Linfield); R. McCracken (Crystal Palace), W. Lacey (Liverpool) (captain), Emerson (Glentoran); P. Kelly (Manchester City), Ferris (Chelsea), J. Doran (Brighton and Hove), W. Gillespie (Sheffield United), and J. McCandless (Bradford). The attendance was just over 22,000, the receipts totalling £1,294 10s 10d.

THE BIG DERBY GAME
The Liverpool Echo- Monday, October 25, 1920
By stork
The eagerly-awaited day has passed and gone, and it has left plenty of gossip behind it, which will keep tongues wagging until next Saturday, when the losers will have a chance of avenging their defeat. Let it be said right away that a cleaner game of soccer could not have been desired. This, of course, is quite in unison with past local Derbys. The crowd was enormous, so much so that one well known Pressman was refused admission, and it was left to a visiting director to get him out of a hole; or should I say into a better hole? One spectator, with wise foresight, had armed himself with a collapsible stool, and, although a late corner he had a “tip-top” view of the proceedings. The game itself was an exceedingly hard one, and a solitary goal gave the Livers the victory. It was a capital effort, H. Wadsworth supplying the low centre that enabled Forshaw to have a first time effort that beat Fern all over. Everton had their chances of equalising, particularly when Kirsopp screwed wide when McNaughton stood alone between him and a goal. Later Harrison was standing close in when Jones centred, but the ball did not let to his liking, and before he could get it into position the opposing defenders closed upon him and spoilt his chance. Peacock, who had up to this point failed to shake off the attentions of Walter Wadsworth struck the upright with McNaughton out of position. A goal to Everton at this moment would have worked miracles, for it was after this happening that the Blues showed their most dangerous form. It was, however, of no avail for in Lucas and McKinlay lay Liverpool’s great strength. This fact can easily be imagined when in tell you that McNaughton had no occasion to handle a shot during the whole of the first half. That Liverpool deserved their victory I think everybody who was present will agree. They were always a shade above their opponents- not in all departments, but certainly in the majority. At centre half Brewster played his best game since a joining the Merseyside club. He tried to show his forwards how to administer a telling shot, and McNaughton only cleared at his second attempt. The tall “Scottie” must have a face of brass. He stopped a hot Chambers drive with this part of the anatomy, and did not even twitch an eyelid. His passes are ideal, easily taken on the run, which means no doubling back- and the consequent stopping of progress. He dwarfed Johnson as completely as Walter Wadsworth did Peacock. I have rarely seen either centre forward so completely subdued. Harrison and Reid are blending well-there is, to my mind, a future for the Irishman, who knows the game from A to Z Harrison was however, the best of the line, and for the first twenty minutes had Bamber on a string but once the latter weighed him up there were many duels between then. Lucas also had tussles with Harrison that became quite a feature with the little, but live, full back holding his own. Jones and Kirsopp worked in spasms albeit many nice centres came from the right. Fleetwood and Grenyer did many clever things, but they invariably found the Livers’ quintet too fast for them, which put a great deal of work on Thompson and McDonald the latter proving the most reliable of the two. But for the fine work of Fern more goals might have come to Liverpool’s bag. Chambers once got through, and the whole of the Everton side seemed to be holding a watching brief for Chambers got close in, and, although Fern could not hold the drive, he did the next best thing-turned it round the post-a masterly feat.  It is strange, but true, that when Lacey is out of the side Sheldon always has a lean time, and such was the case on Saturday. The little winger must be played up to, and Billy knows exactly how to do this. Sheldon did better in the second position. On the other hand, Wadsworth and Chambers were spoon fed so had the better chance of distinguishing themselves; add to this the fact that they had the weakest back opposing them and you have the solution to their sprightliness Chambers was the most dangerous marksman, although Forshaw essayed worthy attempts that were either a shade over or wide. One header of his was capital carrying the sting of a shot with it. Johnson gave Fern a shock when he rushed up and practically headed the ball from Fern’s hands over the bar- it was a narrow squeak. The Liverpool halves held up the Everton attack most successfully. I was not enamoured by the way McNaughton dealt with his first “call” from Harrison, but this “tester” seemed to give him confidence, and he was afterwards quite safe, and used excellent judgement when advancing out of his goal to avert danger. The presence of Dicky Downs has a charm upon the Everton boys, and I feel sure they missed his dominating influence Jones although clever at times is not up to Chedgzoy standard. With both teams at full strength next Saturday a great game is in prospect.

EVERTON INTERST
October 26, 1920. The Liverpool Daily Post and Mercury
A number of English Clubs are interest in some of the Irish players, and it is said that Everton Have made an offer to the Shelborne Club for McLoughlin, the Irish League right-back.

EVERTON CHANGES
October 26, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
Everton will be at full strength for the return match with Liverpool next Saturday at the Park. Crossley is to partner Chedgzoy on the right wing, and it is hoped that this change will balance the line. The full side will be;- Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, and Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Peacocks, Reid, and Harrison. I am asked to point out once more that no tickets are being sold for this match, nor are there any special bookings. Shareholders are requested to be in their seats not later than 2.30. Those shareholders who acted as stewards are asked to communicate with Mr. McIntosh who would like them to give their services again on Saturday.

CROSSLEY TAKES OVER FROM KIRSOPP
The Liverpool Echo-Tuesday, October 26, 1920
Bee’s Notes
The Everton Club have been inundated with many letters asking for reserved seats for the match on Saturday that they wish me to state that there are no reserved for booked seats for the match. They also wish me to ask all shareholders kindly to tale their seats before 2.30. as there is sure to be a record crowd, the due desire the help of stewards, so will those who so kindly assisted at the Huddersfield game officiate again? The gates will be open at 1.30. as of course was to be expected, Downs and Chedgzoy return to the side, but Crossley comes in at inside right in place of Kirsopp. The team thus; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer, Chedgzoy, Crossley, peacock, Reid, Harrison, Kick-off 3 o’clock.

TOMORROWS DERBY
October 29, 1920. The Evening Express.
By CRI
It is curious fact, but none the less true, that Liverpool have always enjoyed greater success at Goodison than on their own ground. The representatives of the Reds from years to year have shown their best form at the Park when opposed to the Blues, and their supporters, no doubt, would be glad to see this form continued tomorrow. On the other hand, Everton will be anxious to reverse the decision of the match at Anfield, and as a result a tip-top game should be witnessed, especially as both sides will be in a position to field their strongest teams. Everton with Downs and Chedgzoy back again, should be in a position to press their opponents. Crossley’s return to the team will be welcomed. The former Sunderland man is undoubtedly a clever exponent, and his knowledge of inside play should serve him in good stead. With a skilful partner like Chedgzoy he ought to prove successful, and I am sure the winger will make the most of the passes he is likely to receive. Crossley, to my mind, has just suffered one of those bad spells which often come to the best players, and it is hoped that the position at inside right will suit him. He can shoot with power and his control of the ball is perfect. Reid and Harrison will develop as a left wing pair, but I am one of those who believe that if the positions were transposed the pair would be more successful. We must anticipate great shooting power from the Blues tomorrow. On the other hand the Reds are determined to keep up their winning sequence. The team will be strengthened by the inclusion of Lacey and Scott. Liverpool are indeed fortunate to have a player of the calibre of Bamber on reserve. The Peasley Cross man is young, and he can afford to wait. After his strenuous tour in South Africa he will be better able to come to the help of his side later on in the season. It is good policy not to overwork young players.
How They Will Line Out.
But to revert to the Derby game. As I have already announced, the Everton directors decided not to book seats, and therefore all enthusiasts will start off scratch. I would advise all intending spectators to get to the ground early. Shareholders should be in their seats not later than 2.30. Note should be made of the fact that a new turnstile has been opened in Bullens-road for all complimentary ticket-holders, season and otherwise in the next stand to the shareholders except tickets for the W.S. Stand, which will be as usual. Every inch of space is bound to be taken up before the kick-off, which is timed for three o’clock. The teams to do duty will line out as follows:- Everton; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Peacock, Reid, Harrison. Liverpool; Scott; Lucas, McKinlay; Lacey, W. Wadsworth, Bromilow; Sheldon, Forshaw, Johnson, Chambers, Wadsworth.
Liverpool New Player
Liverpool have signed on the Kirkdale winger Bain, who played several times for Everton during the war. McLevey has been taken ill, so Bain will appear at outside left for the Reds Reserves against Everton Reserves at Anfield tomorrow.

CHARTER 2, FOOTBALL DERBY
The Liverpool echo-Friday, October 29, 1920
Bee’s Notes
All difference in the world will be seen in to-morrow’s Derby game at Goodison Park. Last week Liverpool won 1-0 and deserved their win. They were expected to win, and Everton’s keenest enthusiast was fearful that Liverpool would win-quite an uncommon feeling for any partisan where Derby days are concerned. However, the turn round for this week will be undoubted. I don’t say Everton will reverse the verdict, but I do declare that by having the help of men such as Dick Downs and Chedgzoy Everton became a new team. Liverpool, it is true, had “reserves” operating for Lacey and Elisha Scott, but Anfield has resource in reserves that cannot be traced at Everton, as witness the result of the juniors’ Derby game wherein Liverpool won readily. That steadying, stiffening process that has come to Everton’s defence through Downs’ personality and play will be noticeable tomorrow at Goodison Park,. And mayhap the home attack may find its feet now that Crossley has been placed on the right wing with Chedgzoy, albeit this has to be proved. For my part I trust the form, and expect Liverpool to win again; yet nothing would surprise me, because Everton have some curious mixtures in form, and have two ways of playing. If the attack shows anything like form, the rest of the team can be depended upon to row in with the good form. But the defence has been hard put to right from the start of the season, owing to Everton’s lack of inside forwards. Concerning the wing forward we have no qualms. Harrison and Chedgzoy have been playing top-hole stuff. One correspondent pointed out that England could do with Harrison’s service and another correspondent sends the letter in reply;-
“If it came to football pure and simple, outing Wadsworth would be my choice. With regard to the Everton Club’s paucity at the inside position. I should like to see Weller have a trial at centre forward. This man is skilful and has plenty of resource, and would no doubt go all out to secure a place in the first team.
PLAN OF THE FIELD
Liverpool; E. Scott; Lucas, McKinley; Lacey, W. Wadsworth, Bromilow; Sheldon, Forshaw, Johnson, Chambers, H. Wadsworth. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Peacock, Reid, Harrison.

THE RETURN DERBY GAME AT GOODISON
October 30, 1920. The Evening Express.
Can Everton Stop Reds’ Run Of Success?
Derby games are a source of enjoyment to local followers, and this is as it should be. It has not always been so, however, for in the past the meeting were fraught with anything but camaraderie and nothing caused such “delight” to the respective partisans as when an opponent was rendered hors de combat whether accidentally or other wide. But Things have changed of late years, and both spectators and players alike have learned to look upon the annual meetings of Everton and Liverpool in the light of true sportsmanship. It is remarkable feature of the meeting that Liverpool play better on the opponents ground than they do at Anfield having registered six League victories on “foreign” soil against four (including Saturday last) on their own ground. The clubs celebrated their 21st birthday under the auspices of the League last Saturday, and during that long run Everton have registered 18 victories and scored 73 goals, while the Reds have put up 11 successes and 47 goals. Everton have not been successful at home since 1911-12, when they prevailed by the odd goal in three. It will thus be seen that the Blues have some leeway to make up, and the thought arises will they turn the tables today. Last week it was only after a prolonged struggle that they went under by the only goal of the match. On that occasion their forces were undoubtedly weakened by the absence of the captain, Downs and Sam Chedgzoy. Both these players will be in the side today, when the return game will be played, so that a marked improvement in the Everton side’s display should be certain. Liverpool will also be at their best, as both Scott and Lacey, like Downs and Chedgzoy, were last week representing their country in the first of the seasons’s international returns. While the Reds are only making a couple of changes, Everton are trying something in the nature of an experiment. Crossley, the ex-Sunderland player, who opened the season at inside-left only to be displaced by Reid, the Irishman, is again introduced into the side, this time as inside partner to Chedgzoy, vice Kirsopp. This change it is hoped will balance the line which up to the present has been out of unison, and the result in goals. Penetrative power has certainly been Everton’s weakness of late, but they should make amends today by debiting Liverpool with their second reverse of the season.

GOODISON PARK TESTED TO THE FULL
The Liverpool Football Echo- Saturday, October 30, 1920
A “GATE” OF £4,000 FOLLOWS THE FORCES OF THE EVERTON AND LIVERPOOL SIDES
LIVERPOOL’S ASTOUNDING GOALS AT GOODISON
PLAN OF THE FIELD
Liverpool; E. Scott; Longworth, McKinlay; Lacey, W. Wadsworth, Bromilow; Sheldon, Forshaw, Johnson, Chambers, H. Wadsworth. Everton; Fern; Downs, McDonald; Fleetwood, Brewster, Grenyer; Chedgzoy, Crossley, Peacock, Reid, Harrison.
LIVERPOOL’S EASY WIN
Lucas was a doubtful starter for to-day’s game, as announced in the early editors of the “Echo.” It appears that he got some nasty knocks, and therefore Longworth had to be in readiness in case the little man had to drop out of the side. Goodison Park looked a study. The gate was probably the best ever seen. Although it is difficult to estimate, the crowd looked like a 50,000 attendance, and the receipts are certain to have touched £4,000. It was a fine day and a fine crowd, and at 2.45 the only space unoccupied was at the ends of the various stands. The band of the Heswall Nautical School played a selection prior to the start. At the Bullen’s-road corner the crowd was so dense that it swayed dangerously and a break-through looked a possibility. Extra police were drafted to this corner, and the entrances to this part of the ground were closed.
THE BIGGEST CROWD
An official of the club told us that this was the biggest crowd he had ever seen on the ground. When the teams appeared it was noticed that Longworth returned to captain the Liverpool side, thus displacing Lucas. Downs won the toss and he set Liverpool to face the sun, but there wasn’t much to be gained, as the sun’s power was very slight. Liverpool made the first attack and Forshaw was kept out when nearing the Everton goal area. Downs had to reply to another good effort from the Liverpool forwards and Reid was wide with a centre after getting the better of Lacey and Longworth.
WITHIN THE BARRIER
Peacock had the first shot at goal, and it came from a throw-in which W. Wadsworth failed to check, but the shot went over the crossbar. At the right-hand side of the Rice-lane end the swaying of the crowd was so severe that, re relieve the pressure, a big number of spectators were allowed inside the barrier. So far the play had been keen, good, and fast, but as yet neither side had really settled down. The best movement came in the next minute when a nice solo by Johnson enabled him to put Chambers into possession at a favourable moment, and the inside man drove in a terrific shot that struck the outside netting. Chedgzoy was applauded for some capital play, although McKinlay was alert enough to utilise the effort. Sheldon came into the picture at this moment, and his pass to the left was with a good idea, although it brought nothing tangible.
THE ARTFUL DODGER
Liverpool pressed hard, and the forcefulness and weight of Chambers had its effect, when he made an opening for himself in spite of being surrounded by three opponents. He was loudly applauded for this fine effort, and before the half was finally cleared, Fern gave another corner. Forshaw headed nicely to goal, and Bromilow finished up the movement by towing the ball outside. There was no denying the fact that Liverpool were playing excellently, and their continued pressure on the Everton goal was only the natural result of their fine preliminary work. Sheldon forced a corner off McDonald and Bromilow dropped a ball dangerous near the Everton goal. Downs got the better of a duel with chambers and brought off a capital clearance, just after peacock had been held up by McKinlay. The pace of the game increased and during the first quarter hour the game most have been a record for fastness.
JOHNSON’S REMARKABLE GOAL
When Johnson scored for Liverpool at the end of fifteen minutes the Anfielders only got what they were entitled to on the run of the play. It was a most remarkable goal, and the manner of scoring not in the least stereotyped. Chambers made a miss-pass. Johnson got possession a couple of yards from the Everton goal-line. It was anything but a scoring position, and Johnson appeared to reduce has chances of getting the ball in the net when attempting to beat McDonald. The Liverpool centre, however, from an apparently impossible position, tapped the ball forward and sent it past Fern in very clever fashion. Liverpool, through Forshaw, and Everton, through Crossley, went very near, and for some time Everton had a bigger share in the attack, chiefly through the excellent work of Chedgzoy, who made several delightful runs and well-judged centres. McKinlay was very clever in defence, and Longworth, although he did not display the same finish, was just as sound.
A bad mistake by Longworth rather tarnished his record, for Peacock must have scored had he not been prevented from getting to the ball when the Liverpool defence was well beaten. Downs was not always true with his punting and the ball several times skidded in a direction not intended. In attempting to head out a fine shot by H. Wadsworth. Downs headed the ball up over the cross-bar, a risky proceeding, as with a little less elevation the ball would certainly have gone into the net. Downs was much more satisfactory a moment later, when he replied to a drive from W. Wadsworth with a straight header and completely cleared the Liverpool attack. The ball cannoned off McKinlay to Chedgzoy and the speedy winger, after eluding Longworth, drove in a beautiful shot which Scott handled in masterly style, Scott also dealt cleverly with a volley from Brewster, when he tipped the ball over the bar.
CHAMBERS SCORES
Liverpool got another goal a minute before the interval, and again it was thoroughly deserved. Sheldon took the ball almost to the corner flag, while McDonald hesitated to challenge him. Sheldon centred clean and crisp and Chambers, with a first time header, landed the ball into the corner of the net. Half-time; Everton 0, Liverpool 2
The first item of interest in the second half was a fine solo by Chedgzoy, which he finished off with a nice shot. The Scot took the risk of clearing with his fact. A smart check by Downs put an end to a progressive movement by Johnson. The amazing feature of Johnson’s goal was that he had to go outside the field of play to make a goal possible. Sheldon forced the first corner, which he sent behind and Harrison had his centre charged down when the Liverpool defenders were at sixes and sevens. An overhead shot by Crossley was well handled by Scott.
LIVERPOOL THREE UP
Everton applied pressure, mainly through the cleverness of Harrison, and McKinlay looked to handle the ball when on the ground, but the incident passed unnoticed passed unnoticed. At 54 minutes Liverpool scored their third goal. It was a long raking shot by chambers and the ball had a tremendous swerve on it, so much so that Fern touched it and appeared to edge it away, but it went into the corner of the net at a fast pace. A few minutes later Chambers scored again, but he was adjudged offside. Liverpool’s cleverness and superiority were now very obvious. Scott was almost beaten by Brewster when the ball hit the corner of the woodwork. The game maintained its pace and it was a far better exhibition of football than last Saturday’s. there was more skill, incident and finish in to-day’s contest, and Liverpool’s success meant that Everton sustained their first home defeat of the season. A well-known ex-player, after seeing Chambers said. “That man must get him cap.” He also said there wasn’t a solitary weakness in the Liverpool side, an opinion with which we heartily agree. Scott made his best save when he kept out a surprise shot from Grenyer, and Fern was even more brilliant in saving a long hard volley from Bromilow. Fern threw himself on the ball, and just turned it pass the upright. Lacey was a fine feeded of Sheldon, and the little man showed his appreciation of Lacey’s work by responding with admirably placed centres. He beat McDonald cleverly and easily, and was only prevented from getting the results of his success by being brought to earth, Everton ahd chances bit there wasn’t a shot from the forward line worthy of the name. McDonald was damaged, and he was the first and only player to need the attention of the trainer. Grenyer showed his forwards how to shoot, and although the ball went over the bar it was a good effort. Final; Everton 0, Liverpool 3
BEE’S PRAISE
The fastest and best Derby game I have seen., the footwork, art, trick, and combination was excellent. The game a credit to all the players. Here’s a hearty hand-shake to them all. The Livers side was full of understanding and capable in all departments. Lacey as centre-half last week was well recognisable; today he was brillaint.
OLD BOY’S VIEW
WAS SECOND GOAL SCORED AFTER TIME
I don’t think I have seen a fastest game between Everton and Liverpool, and I have seen most of them. I thought Liverpool’s dash and superior finish entitled them to the honours, but a one-goal lead would have been a nice fitting reflex of the run of the play. Indeed, I fancy that second goal was scored half a minute after the whistle ought to have gone for the interval. Johnson’s goal was a wonderfully fine one, and Chambers was a model of good judgement in heading. Even with Downs in the Everton team I preferred the Liverpool backs for steadiness, while Chedgzoy himself would no doubt be the first to pay tribute to Bromilow’s work and Lacey was a fine half.
CASUAL COMMENTS
By F.E.H
Two weeks without a tedious railway journey serve to emphasise the great truth of the adage that “there is no place like home.” The tremendous enthusiasm which these matches engender makes one understand something of the joy of life and the tiresomeness of travelling. And now, ladies and gentlemen of the jury, for the harmless, necessary jingle.
Derby Day; Derby Day!
Once again the rivals play
Blue on red and Red on Blue,
With a useful shot or two
And a cannon now and then
Just to waken up the men
Other sports may make for good
Stir our spirits and our blood
But, our trouble to forget
None has ever been fashioned yet,
Since the blood or since the Fall,
As that with the beg leather ball!
Driving to the ground on the office four-in-hand, “Bee” bet me a “tenner” (ahem’) that I could not make a rhyme about the genial and popular Everton secretary. This was my reply, for which, of course, I duly apologise;-
My dear colleague, don’t talk bosh!
Why, all the League knows McIntosh
Or, if you merely mean to spoof,
Well, McIntosh is waterproof!
Half an hour before the start the well-appointed ground was packed. The turf was in perfect condition.
A GOOD-HUMOURED CROWD
There was an occasional rift in the lute of harmony by some mentally deficient person who used a student rattle. Why his immediate neighbours did not incontinently throttle him is one of those things which, as Dundreary would have said. “No fellow can understand.” However, there could be no question of the general hilarity of the crowd, which in point of magnitude beat the past record of the Goodison Park enclosure in the well-remembered Cup final between Barnsley and Newcastle United some ten years ago. Liverpool were out first, and they were received with such a roar of welcome that one suspected that the Anfield supporters had come early in order to avoid the crush. Everton’s entry into the arena was no less cordial, and after the polite preliminaries the opposing sides were at it tooth and nail. Liverpool were the first to become aggressive, but they were well held by the dominant Downs, who cleared his line twice in rapid succession, and then home side then proceeded to give the Liverpool defence grave perplexity of thought. Peacock was given a splendid opening, and he looked like making the most of it when he sent the ball flying just over the bar. Liverpool were not slow in replying, for Johnson and Chambers came immediately into the limelight, and the latter was unlucky in failing to find the target. The contest was being fought at a faster pace than last week, and the great crowd cheered the parti-coloured gladiators as they exercised the finer art of booting the ball.
THE DOMINATING FORCE
For some time Liverpool were a dominating force, and after Downs had once cleared in really marvellous fashion. Forshaw came to and gave to Chambers, who knocked ineffectually at the door of the Everton citadel. There were reprisals at the other end, but the finishing touches were absent, and shots by the three inside men were just short of that strength and accuracy which counts for everything. The Anfielders seemed to realise this deficiency, and as professional men they were not allow to take advantage of it. They worked down in dogged fashion into the territory governed by Downs and McDonald and Johnson upset the field by his cleverness by deceiving most defenders and scoring a beautiful goal.
A WISE TOLERANCE
Just at this point a section of the crowd quite quickly and in an orderly fashion over-stepped the barriers and settled themselves close to the touch-line. The police were wise enough not to interfere unduly, and the same policy of friendly tolerance was exercised with regard to the bold and fearless sportsmen who climbed onto the roof of the northern stand. These adventurous youths perched themselves like so many seagulls on the rigging and their impassivity if one had time to write about it would afford fine ground for a lecture on ortholog. Football and feathers, however, have little in common, and meanwhile Liverpool were keeping Everton on the run in a most strenuous way. They attacked in a fierce fashion for a sustained period, and one effort from young Wadsworth might easily have found sanctuary. Everton were not allowing their opponents all the argument. For they in turn made formidable play, and Chedgzoy fresh from an international honours, put in the best shot so far seen. Scott making a wonderfully clever clearance. Just before the interval tension came very near breaking point. Everton were obviously to atone, for their lapse “All in vain.” Liverpool defence was not to be rushed and now and behold, just before the whistle sounded, Sheldon raced away, and Chambers headed into the net. I refrain from making any observation on the remarks that were made during the interval. The average Liverpool docker, coalheaver, or carter has a fecundity of expression which might well baffle the power.


October 1920