January 3, 1925
Liverpool have signed on a new goalkeeper, Samuel Rainey, of the Irish League Club, Barn.
Rainey, who is 5ft. 11in. in height, and weighs 11st. 7lbs., was playing in the County Antrim Shield tie between Barn and Cliftonville on Saturday, and his display was watched by Anfield officials, who secured his signature after the match.
(Source: Lancashire Evening Post: January 6, 1925)