EVERTON’S TEAM TO MEET SOUTHPORT

September 26, 1918. Evening Express, Liverpool

By CRI

Even though Everton won handily enough at Ash Lane and should do so again at Goodison, their game with Southport may not be one-sided as the visitors are hopeful of stiffening both attack and defence with new talent which has become available while we shall be interested to see how Capper acquits himself in goal after the eulogistic to him last week. Everton make two changes, Wareing returning as pivot, while Gosgrove plays at outside right in the place of Miller.
The reserves team against Liverpool Res at Anfield will be; Lawson; Riley, and Winders; Cotter, Nelson, and Parie; Ledger, Wattie White, Simpson, or Curtis, Christie, and Shepherd.

EVERTON AGAINST VULCAN

September 26, 1918. The Liverpool Echo

Everton against Southport play Cosgrove, s local, vice Miller, and Wareing’s return leads to Cotter’s exclusion. Reserve team against Liverpool Reserves, at Anfield;- Lawson; Riley, and Winders; Cotter, Nelson, and Parie; Ledger, Wattie White, Simpson, or Curtis, Christie, and Shepherd.
William Charles Cuff
Mr. W.C. Cuff’s resignation as secretary of Everton has been accepted by the directors.
Old Derby County Forward Killed
The death is announced from wounds in France, of Sergeant T. Benfield, the old Derby County and Leicester Fosse forward in his day one of the best forwards in the land.
Browell’s Return
Tom Browell is likely to play for City on Saturday –he is working in Manchester, wires “Vin”
South’s Secretary’s Son
Lance-Corporal W.H. Sawyer, elder twin son of Mr. W.J. Sawyer secretary of South Liverpool F.C has been wound in the back and right arm and is now lying in Nottingham Military Hospital.

TEAMS FOR TOMORROW MATCHES

September 27, 1918. The Evening Express

By CRI

Everton are at home tomorrow to Southport and announce two changes. Wareing returns while George Harrison came home on leave yesterday, and in order that he may play on the left wing. Donnachie will cross over to the other extreme, an interesting item which will add to the attractiveness of the game and which, by the way, appeared first in the “Express.” Probable teams kick—off 3.30 are as follows; Everton;- Mitchell; Thompson, Robinson; Fleetwood, Wareing, Grenyer; Donnachie, Jefferis, Gault, Clennell, Harrison. Southport; Capper; Dorward, Hurst; C. Roberts, Fay, Garner; Atkins, Caulfield, R. Jones, Geddes, Coats.
Liverpool Reserves meet Everton Reserves at Anfield, kick-off 3.30 and with the idea of giving his arm a further test Kenneth Campbell will have another run with the “A” side. The teams will be;- Liverpool res; Campbell; Hewitt, Stansfield; Jefferies, Robertson, Hughes; F. Lewis, Cross, Green, Birchall, Phillips.
Everton res; Lawson; Riley, Winders; Cotter, Nelson, Parle; Cosgrove, White, Simpson, or Curtis, Christie, Shepherd.

HARRISON RETURNS FROM FRANCE

September 27, 1918. The Liverpool Echo

It was a good idea of Everton’s to try Cosgrove the “A” member at outside left but late on we are told George Harrison the Everton winger, has returned from France, and like Chedgzoy, Swarbrick and all other footballing Tommies, he is anxious to help his old club. Harrison therefore, crowds out Cosgrove for the moment and Donnachie is transferred to the right wing. Thus does the Everton line assume its former aspect and the game with Southport Vulcan becomes absorbingly interesting, for we are always glad to welcome old friends and Harrison is classed in that category. The old Leicester Fosse player has been playing a lot of football during the quiet spells in France and is in good form according to my army of corresponding at the front. Vulcan have made changes from last week’s side, and there is a chance of Bunting of Rochdale being enrolled a member of their side for the Rochdale man is announced as taking up residence at Southport. Everton; Mitchell; Robinson, Thompson; Fleetwood, Wareing, Grenyer; Donnachie, Jefferis, Gault, Clennell, G. Harrison. Southport Vulcan; Capper; Dorward, Hurst; C. Roberts, Fay, Garner; Ashton, Caulfield, Jones, Geddes, Coats.
Cosgrove and Wattie White form the right wing of the Everton Reserves side at Anfield.

EVERTON’S WELCOME TO SOLDIER PLAYER

September 28, 1918. The Liverpool Football Echo

Everton; Mitchell, goal; Robinson and Thompson, backs; Fleetwood, Wareing and Grenyer, half-backs; Donnachie, Jefferis, Gault, Clennell, and G. Harrison, forwards. Southport Vulcan;- Capper, goal; Dorward and Hurst, backs; C. Roberts, Fay and Garner, half-backs; Ashton, Caulfield, Peacock, Geddes, and Jones, forwards. Referee; Mr. Harry Rylance.
At Everton today, supporters gave warm welcome to Harrison who was transferred with Thompson from Fosse; they and two of the best servants the club has had. Harrison is home on leave and his appearance on the team led to Donnachie moving to the right wing. Thompson’s solo defence when Southport backs clean away was a timely and clever piece of work, and was equaled by Clennell who at the fifteen minute scored from an acute angle at a second attempt his first attempt being crowded out.
It was a remarkable goal. That goal followed a rather unusual incident. Donnachie lobbed the ball to goal, and Capper fisted away to find Jefferis returning the ball to the spot where Capper should have been, and the old South Liverpool was Southport right half lay in waiting and headed the ball over the bar. After Capper saved a shot from Wareing the nippy Southport line made a good progress and forced Mitchell to make a good save from a very deceptive ball, which “hung” in the air. In the matter of timing Mitchell was much desperate. Capper had plenty of hot shots to hold, Clennell also gave a full blooded drive and Donanchie with an oblique shot was near. Half-time Everton 1, Southort Vulcan 0
Clennell scored a second for Everton
Clennell scored a third for Everton
Harrison scored a fourth for Everton

EVERTON WIN

September 30, 1918. The Evening Express, Liverpool

Beyond the Clennell hat-trick, George Harrison’s return and the wonderful goalkeeping of Capper, the match at Goodison calls for little comment. Everton had matters largely their own way, but the crowd greatly enjoyed the game, if only by reason of the great defence put up by Fay, Dorward, and the custodian. The pivot’s experience stood him in good stead, and Dorward kicked hard and well but even then shots rained at Capper who brought off some thrilling saves and did wonders to keep the score down to four goals. If he can but retain his form Southport will finish in a good position on the table when the season closes.

EVERTON VICTORY

September 30, 1918 The Liverpool Echo

Funny game football! Here were Everton at half-time but one goal up against Vulcan of Southport. Yet to those who could beat the tram service and get to the ground in reasonable time the score was not surprising. The fact was Southport had a fine general in Fay and behind him was Dorward who is a rocky back. Then right at the rare came Capper, ex-South Liverpool and Liverpool. This strip of a fellow is gaining much by experience. He still inclines to go down on the knee to field a ball –not a wise habit to contract –but eventually he has come on his method of fielding long shots, catching a ball and punching away. He was the hero of Vulcan’s side, anyway and admitted that he had his strokes of luck- one makes one’s luck. He stopped Everton from running riot, as had been expected by those holding their name in the “sweep.” I wonder how many sweep-stakes are being run these days in office, workshops &c.
Clennell’s Points and Harrison’s Single
Joe Clennell was in a merry mood. When he lets his leg fling to its full length he is known to be on the spot. His goals were all good and the first was as remarkable as the third, the original goal coming as an acute angle and squeezing through and the third making a noise as-though the ball had been burst by the shooter. Probably the shooter had caught a stud against the leather but the fact reminds that the referee was “struck” by the noise, and tested the ball. It was good to see Harrison and better to see him among the goals. He hammered at Capper and Co, for such a time, and not until late on did he get any result inspire of his long and short and always-low drives. My, how he hit the ball! If a German gets the force of his kick. All ranks of the home side played good football, though the backs did not time the ball always to “time” I imagine Vulcan will come on a lot. Caulfield did not play as well as usual and the outside left was a failure as compared to Coats. Peacock but for hesitancy, was quite good and altogether the match for a supposed walk-over was excellent sport.
Browell Resumes with City
Tom Browell as suggested in the mid-week Echo, reappeared for Manchester City and his three goals helped his side to win the “sweep.”
The old Wolf player –one of the best –Jack Sheldon has made the great sacrifice. He had been in the Army but five months. Garland the promising Manchester City back, has had his left leg amputated.