May 3, 1909
In addition to Manchester United and Newcastle United, Liverpool has acquainted the ruling body of the fact that several of its players have refused to sign on, while John Cox, the left winger, has announced his intention of retiring from the game, after eleven years with the Anfield organisation.
Liverpool have secured the signature of William Morris, who has scored seventeen goals in twenty matches for Lincoln City.
(Manchester Courier: May 3, 1909)
"Play Up, Liverpool" 