Friday, September 8 – 1939
Association’s statement
The Football Association yesterday issued the following statement: –
“In accordance with the Proclamation by his Majesty’s Government, under the Rule 27 of the rules of the association, all football under the jurisdiction of the Football Association is entirely suspended until official notification is given to the contrary.
“This does not apply to football arranged by his Majesty’s Forces.”
This announcement by the Football Association has the automatic effect of ending contracts between clubs and professional players. Rule 27 provides that the council shall have power to suspend the game entirely and “agreements between clubs, players, and officials shall be subject to such decisions.”
Representatives of the Football Association and the Football League met in London yesterday. Several important matters concerning the winding-up of the League competitions were discussed.
(Liverpool Daily Post, 09-09-1939)
"Play Up, Liverpool" 