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EVERTON DEFEAT LIVERPOOL BY A GOAL
Seldom in the annual of their football warfare have Everton or Liverpool met with. More depleted forces than on Saturday. When men meet with injuries so early in the season it is often a serious handicap to clubs who have not efficient reserves to fill in the gaps. It is only natural that the supporters of both clubs should be desirous on local Derby days of seeing their champions turn out at full strength; however, the loyalty and interest of the respective followers was simply demonstrated when 40,000 watched the game.
The game was fought at Goodison Park, and the Everton team was perforce somewhat remodeled. In the absence of the injured Macconnachie, Holbem, (the Sheffield acquisition) made his debut in the left back position. Gracie was absent from the centre in favour of the Rev. W. C. Jordan, who has many admires and a big reputation of late. Lacey and Gourlay returned to the left wing, and Bob Young to centre half. Individually, of course all the Blues were good men, but they could hardly be very strong in combination. Liverpool were even worse off, especially after they lost Orr. Neither Harrop nor Peake were available as pivots, and this position had to be taken by Robinson, who has a sore knee. Gilligan was a great loss to the forward line, and the right wing looked very queer with Arthur Goddard playing inside to MacDonald. It took one some time to get over the absence of so many stalwarts who have been associated with these contests; indeed, as the game proceeds many must have though that a leaven of the old brigade would have given a more spicy flavour of play which at no time reached the heights of former contests. Freeman or Sandy Young, for instance, in the centre of the Everton line would probably have imparted to it far more force and character.
EVERTON OBTAIN THE LEAD.
Goddard elected to face the sun –a decision which puzzled the onlookers. So much had been disclosed beforehand that one half anticipated where to look for special points of interest. All eyes were fastened on the lengthy cleric, whose fame had not got abroad; then there was Holbem to be criticised, and Robinson on the Liverpool side. But, perhaps, the most curious feature of the game was the Goddard-MaDonald wing. Here we had two masters of their craft. Operating under difficulties when were almost certain to produce failure, no matter how the two might juggle; in the respect the wing was a continued source of interest, even if it was not effective. The Reds put plenty of energy into their work, but there was little genuine accord between the forwards, or the halves and the forwards. Still, the Anfielders had ideas, finesse, and a spirit of enterprise, which largely counteracted their palpable, want of balance. There was a spirit of irrepressibility in the Liverpool ranks, which was in contradistinction to the more leisurely and finished methods of Everton. Had Orr not been injured, Liverpool's attack must have developed wonderfully, for the units were incisive and venturesome. In defence, however, the Reds were distinctly weak the half-backs especially responding very feebly when severe pressure was put upon them. Longworth played one of the game of his life, and Crawford stood up gallantly to a wing which was always too clever for him. Longsworth, however, accepts defeat better than his partner, and scorn to retrieve the situation by unsportmanlike methods. Quick to decide, direct an execution; and filled with boundless energy, Longworth is one of the most fearless backs living. Thus, say with Harrop, Longworth, and Hardy in the field, the Livers defence would never be really weak.
LIVERPOOL DEFENDERS' GRUELLING.
There is no questioning the fact, however, that the Reds defenders had a real grueling compared with the opposition, and there were many occasions when Hardy was the last bulwark of defence. Strange though it may seem, however, it was the Livers who threw most chances away in front of goal. Hardy, though kept very busy, had not many “treasers” to deal with, but he had quite sufficient work to enable him to give a very fine demonstration of goalkeeping. The Rev. W. C. Jordan obviously does not believe in storming methods of attack. Had the centre adopted more heroic methods, there were many occasions when Hardy seemed abandoned to inevitable defeat. The Everton wings played with spirit and enterprise, but their raids frequently died away for lack of centre support. Mr. Jordan seem declined to wait for favourable openings rather than to go ahead and make them. In the early stages of the game Everton were the more forceful. Jefferis, Beare, and Lacey standing out bolding. During the first ten minutes Hardy was sore pressed, and ultimately succumbed to a series of raids which culminated in Beare scoring as the sequel to Lacey's corner. This brought about a vigorous response from the Reds, and on the Everton side none excelled Captain Makepeace in sterling defence. He showed marvellous subtlety and resource in opposition, and placed to his colleagues with rare discretion and unerring accuracy. Makepeace's excellent form relieved Holbem considerably, though, truth to tell, the Anfield right wing was not a perplexing problem. Goddard never has been a dead shot, and McDonald caused Scott little anxiety. Uren and Parkinson were a much more dangerous couple, but troubled Scott occasionally their best efforts failed to materialise. Just before the interval Parkinson managed to mix up Scott and his backs, but with a very wide part of the gaol to fire at Parkinson scored a disappointing “outer.” In the first half the following players did well –Both custodians, Holbem, Makepeace, Harris Beare, Jefferis, Lacey, Uren, and Parkinson.
LIVERPOOL RESUME WITH TEN MEN.
The popular opinion at the interval was that the game had been well contested, though the play was weak scientifically and artistically. The player too, were somewhat deficient in personality. Liverpool were without the services of Orr when the resumed, and perhaps for this reason Everton were not anxious to be aggressive. For a long time after restarting there was a spell of uninteresting work. Liverpool seemed to rouse themselves for a big effort, while Everton frittered away many promising ventures by dilatory tactics in finishing. Mr. Jordan was undoubtedly averse to robust methods, but without a strong led, the whole line time after time fell away. The pivot was neat and classy in the outfield, but at close quarters he showed no fight whatever. This won't do for Everton. Whoever, their future centre is to be, he must be a leader of men. The Anfielders equalised by one of those sudden, storming movements, which sweep through opposition. Even Scott got flurried at the finish enabling Parkinson to score from McDonald's centre. The superiority of the Blues was never so marked as during the five minutes, which followed Parkinson goal. They simply played havoc with the Anfield defences. Jefferis missing the easiest of openings very much as Parkinson did before the interval. A minute or two after Gourlay unexpectedly tried his luck at 25 yards' range. Gourlay's action was so swift and the ball had such speed and power that Hardy evidently failed to sight it. Instinctively the custodian made an effort, which only served to suggest that he had utterly failed to gauge the fight of the sphere. And no wonder. After this there was no question of Liverpool getting on terms. On the whole Everton were the better-balanced side, but they might have had to divide the spoil had Ronald Orr kept the field. Teams: - Everton: - Scott goal, Stevenson and Holbem, backs, Harris R. Young, and Harry Makepeace (Captain), half-backs Beare, Frank Jefferis, J. C. Jordan, Gourlay, and Lacey, forwards. Liverpool: - Hardy, goal, Longworth, and Crawford, backs, McConnell, Robinson and Lowe, half-backs, McDonald, Goddard (Captain), Parkinson, Orr, and H. Uren, forwards.
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Seldom in the annual of their football warfare have Everton or Liverpool met with. More depleted forces than on Saturday. When men meet with injuries so early in the season it is often a serious handicap to clubs who have not efficient reserves to fill in the gaps. It is only natural that the supporters of both clubs should be desirous on local Derby days of seeing their champions turn out at full strength; however, the loyalty and interest of the respective followers was simply demonstrated when 40,000 watched the game.
The game was fought at Goodison Park, and the Everton team was perforce somewhat remodeled. In the absence of the injured Macconnachie, Holbem, (the Sheffield acquisition) made his debut in the left back position. Gracie was absent from the centre in favour of the Rev. W. C. Jordan, who has many admires and a big reputation of late. Lacey and Gourlay returned to the left wing, and Bob Young to centre half. Individually, of course all the Blues were good men, but they could hardly be very strong in combination. Liverpool were even worse off, especially after they lost Orr. Neither Harrop nor Peake were available as pivots, and this position had to be taken by Robinson, who has a sore knee. Gilligan was a great loss to the forward line, and the right wing looked very queer with Arthur Goddard playing inside to MacDonald. It took one some time to get over the absence of so many stalwarts who have been associated with these contests; indeed, as the game proceeds many must have though that a leaven of the old brigade would have given a more spicy flavour of play which at no time reached the heights of former contests. Freeman or Sandy Young, for instance, in the centre of the Everton line would probably have imparted to it far more force and character.
EVERTON OBTAIN THE LEAD.
Goddard elected to face the sun –a decision which puzzled the onlookers. So much had been disclosed beforehand that one half anticipated where to look for special points of interest. All eyes were fastened on the lengthy cleric, whose fame had not got abroad; then there was Holbem to be criticised, and Robinson on the Liverpool side. But, perhaps, the most curious feature of the game was the Goddard-MaDonald wing. Here we had two masters of their craft. Operating under difficulties when were almost certain to produce failure, no matter how the two might juggle; in the respect the wing was a continued source of interest, even if it was not effective. The Reds put plenty of energy into their work, but there was little genuine accord between the forwards, or the halves and the forwards. Still, the Anfielders had ideas, finesse, and a spirit of enterprise, which largely counteracted their palpable, want of balance. There was a spirit of irrepressibility in the Liverpool ranks, which was in contradistinction to the more leisurely and finished methods of Everton. Had Orr not been injured, Liverpool's attack must have developed wonderfully, for the units were incisive and venturesome. In defence, however, the Reds were distinctly weak the half-backs especially responding very feebly when severe pressure was put upon them. Longworth played one of the game of his life, and Crawford stood up gallantly to a wing which was always too clever for him. Longsworth, however, accepts defeat better than his partner, and scorn to retrieve the situation by unsportmanlike methods. Quick to decide, direct an execution; and filled with boundless energy, Longworth is one of the most fearless backs living. Thus, say with Harrop, Longworth, and Hardy in the field, the Livers defence would never be really weak.
LIVERPOOL DEFENDERS' GRUELLING.
There is no questioning the fact, however, that the Reds defenders had a real grueling compared with the opposition, and there were many occasions when Hardy was the last bulwark of defence. Strange though it may seem, however, it was the Livers who threw most chances away in front of goal. Hardy, though kept very busy, had not many “treasers” to deal with, but he had quite sufficient work to enable him to give a very fine demonstration of goalkeeping. The Rev. W. C. Jordan obviously does not believe in storming methods of attack. Had the centre adopted more heroic methods, there were many occasions when Hardy seemed abandoned to inevitable defeat. The Everton wings played with spirit and enterprise, but their raids frequently died away for lack of centre support. Mr. Jordan seem declined to wait for favourable openings rather than to go ahead and make them. In the early stages of the game Everton were the more forceful. Jefferis, Beare, and Lacey standing out bolding. During the first ten minutes Hardy was sore pressed, and ultimately succumbed to a series of raids which culminated in Beare scoring as the sequel to Lacey's corner. This brought about a vigorous response from the Reds, and on the Everton side none excelled Captain Makepeace in sterling defence. He showed marvellous subtlety and resource in opposition, and placed to his colleagues with rare discretion and unerring accuracy. Makepeace's excellent form relieved Holbem considerably, though, truth to tell, the Anfield right wing was not a perplexing problem. Goddard never has been a dead shot, and McDonald caused Scott little anxiety. Uren and Parkinson were a much more dangerous couple, but troubled Scott occasionally their best efforts failed to materialise. Just before the interval Parkinson managed to mix up Scott and his backs, but with a very wide part of the gaol to fire at Parkinson scored a disappointing “outer.” In the first half the following players did well –Both custodians, Holbem, Makepeace, Harris Beare, Jefferis, Lacey, Uren, and Parkinson.
LIVERPOOL RESUME WITH TEN MEN.
The popular opinion at the interval was that the game had been well contested, though the play was weak scientifically and artistically. The player too, were somewhat deficient in personality. Liverpool were without the services of Orr when the resumed, and perhaps for this reason Everton were not anxious to be aggressive. For a long time after restarting there was a spell of uninteresting work. Liverpool seemed to rouse themselves for a big effort, while Everton frittered away many promising ventures by dilatory tactics in finishing. Mr. Jordan was undoubtedly averse to robust methods, but without a strong led, the whole line time after time fell away. The pivot was neat and classy in the outfield, but at close quarters he showed no fight whatever. This won't do for Everton. Whoever, their future centre is to be, he must be a leader of men. The Anfielders equalised by one of those sudden, storming movements, which sweep through opposition. Even Scott got flurried at the finish enabling Parkinson to score from McDonald's centre. The superiority of the Blues was never so marked as during the five minutes, which followed Parkinson goal. They simply played havoc with the Anfield defences. Jefferis missing the easiest of openings very much as Parkinson did before the interval. A minute or two after Gourlay unexpectedly tried his luck at 25 yards' range. Gourlay's action was so swift and the ball had such speed and power that Hardy evidently failed to sight it. Instinctively the custodian made an effort, which only served to suggest that he had utterly failed to gauge the fight of the sphere. And no wonder. After this there was no question of Liverpool getting on terms. On the whole Everton were the better-balanced side, but they might have had to divide the spoil had Ronald Orr kept the field. Teams: - Everton: - Scott goal, Stevenson and Holbem, backs, Harris R. Young, and Harry Makepeace (Captain), half-backs Beare, Frank Jefferis, J. C. Jordan, Gourlay, and Lacey, forwards. Liverpool: - Hardy, goal, Longworth, and Crawford, backs, McConnell, Robinson and Lowe, half-backs, McDonald, Goddard (Captain), Parkinson, Orr, and H. Uren, forwards.
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