EVERTON 4 SOUTHPORT CENTRAL 1

March 28 1889. The Liverpool Courier

The return fixture between these teams was decided at Anfield yesterday, evening, there being only a small attendance of spectators. Everton kicked off against a slight wind. The Central forwards took up the attack,, Duncan shooting wide of the posts. From the kick-out the Everton left dashed down, the field, and from a screw shot by Chadwick, Watson scored the first goal for the home team. Shortly afterwards Chadwick missed when right in front, and Shaw cleared the danger. The Visiting forwards now put in a neat run to the Everton goal, Graham shooting across without effect. Play now became even, the Central showing very good form, Horton especially furnishing a fine display at half-back. Davies and Watson dribbled down the Everton right Lea giving a ‘’corner” which however, was futile. A hot attack of the home forwards was well met by Hodgkinson,, who transferred play to the centre. The home goal was next the scene of hostilities Weir punted the misfield, but Shaw returned, and several shot were aimed at the Everton goal, none of which took effect. Ross cleared the danger with a long kick, and from a shot by Watson, Shaw gave a ‘’corner.” From the kick out of goal, Fecitt dribbled down the centre, and the Central left gave Dobson a serious amount of trouble. Ross However, relieved, but Graham and Duncan returned with the result that the scores were equalised. Harrison had a rare chance of scoring but failed. Milward dribbled finely Gee clearing just as the whistle was blown for half-time the score standing one goal each. Fecitt having restarted on behalf of the Central rush was at once made for the Southport goal, Farmer sending in a neat shot, which Gee cleared. Following a dash on the part of the Central left the home forwards took play in front of their opponents goal. Milward sent in a stinging shot, which Gee cleverly saved. Watson, However, rushed up and scored a second goal for the home side. The Evertonians still kept up a hot attack on the Southport citadel, but although Milward and Chadwick were busy the shots were cleverly dealt with by Gee. At length Chadwich sent in a shot almost from the centre, which the Central custodian allowed to roll through his legs. Everton still kept an incessant and harassing attack, their forwards crowding in front of the Central goal. From a scrimmage Sugg shot the ball, striking the bar. The same player, however, headed through, notching the fourth point for the homesters. A run down by the Central forwards was spoiled by ‘’ hands”. Play again verged in front of the visitors ‘’sticks” Gee knocking out a shot from the feet of Chadwick. J.Weir than made a grand attempt to score, the ball dropping right in front of the Central goal. The danger was cleared, and the Southport forwards spurted to the other end of the field, and Joliffe, in attempting to clear, gave a ‘’corner” from a long shot by Sugg, Gee fisted out only just in time. Everton were now having all the best of the play. Ross standing in goal with his coat on. The Central gained a corner kick, but no further point was scored, and the central were beaten by four goals to one. The following are the teams :- Southport Central:- Gee, goal, Hodgkinson, and Shaw (j), backs, Horton (j), Weir (c), and Les, half-backs, Harrison, Mullen, Facitt, Graham, and Duncan forwards. Everton:- Joliffe, goal, Dobson, and Ross (captain), backs, Farmer, Sugg, and Weir (j) half-backs, Waugh, Chadwick, Milward, Watson, and Davoes (j), forwards

LIVERPUDLIANA BY RICHARD SAMUEL

Cricket and Football Field – Saturday 30 March 1889

Mr. Barclay, the Everton secretary, wishes me to make it known that there is no truth in the rumour of his intended resignation.  He, I know is an ardent reformer, and in his short occupation of a prominent position in the Everton Club has done much towards removing hindrances to an honest management of Association clubs, and I trust his efforts will not be forgotten. 

SOUTH SHORE AT EVERTON

The gate at Anfield Road did not withstand the counter attractions last week, the number not exceeding 3,000.  I see it is announced that the covered stands are to be reduced to 3d, and this will no doubt be very gratifying to a big crowd of croackers, who did not at all relish the sixpenny charge.  The visitors brought a strong team, and Everton made another fresh disposition of their attacking forces.  Wilson took up a position at centre forward, in place of Milward.  Waugh partnered Chadwick on the left, and this wing was a very prominent one throughout the game.  The home team had to face the wind at starting and despite some very grim defence by the Shore men, Everton crossed over with a goal to the good.  This was supplemented by two more before the close of the game, Everton winning easily by three to nil.  As usual the Shore men left behind them the impression that they are a very “hard” lot, Richard Elston shining conspicuously in this connection, whilst the referee was compelled to admonish members of both teams for unnecessary violence. 

EVERTON DEFEAT SOUTHPORT CENTRAL

It is only natural that the visit of Southport Central should fall very flat on the Anfield enclosure. The spectators were very few and the game created very little interest.  Still, bigger crowds have seen worse games at Everton.  The central have a very serviceable team, and they made a really creditable display, notwithstanding a defeat of 4 goals to 1.  Their goalkeeper was an especially lively young fellow, his defence towards the close being first-rate.  Frank Sugg took a turn at centre half, and played an effective game.