April 26, 1945
Blackburn Rovers have granted permission to Liverpool to play Jack Westby at right back in the team to meet Chesterfield in the North Cup at the Recreation Ground on Saturday, and Berry Nieuwenhuys is certain to be available.
No further news has been received about Matt Busby, but the following are among the players from whom the side will be selected: Alf Hobson, Jack Westby, Jeff Gulliver, Matt Busby, Laurie Hughes, Harry Kaye, Jack Pilling, Jack Campbell, Berry Nieuwenhuys, Phil Taylor, Jack Balmer, Willie Fagan, Horace Cumner, Billy Liddell, Harry Eastham.
(Evening Express: April 26, 1945)
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"Play Up, Liverpool" 