June 2, 1950 A tall, fair-haired man in sports jacket and flannels stepped from a ‘plane at London Airport yesterday, walked smiling up to the
Author: kjehan
I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
Billy Liddell saves Liverpool
May 28, 1950 Liverpool drew 1-1 with Anderlecht, Belgian League champions, at Brussel yesterday. Anderlecht led 1-0 at half-time. Billy Liddell, Scottish international winger, scored
Billy Liddell denies Bogota rumour
May 18, 1950 Billy Liddell, Liverpool’s Scottish International winger, in Lisbon today denied reports that he had been approached by the Millionarios Club, of Bogota,
Allen Hardy @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Allen Hardy on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Allen Hardy: Born: 1873: Ilkeston, England. Passed away: 1950. Position: Left back. Height: (5ft. 9 ½in.); Weight:
A hero’s welcome for Liverpool
May 1, 1950 The welcome given to the Liverpool football team when they returned to their city last night could hardly have been greater had
Cup pitch race against time
Friday, April 28 – 1950 Mr. Percy Young, head groundsman at Wembley Stadium, has won his race against time in the preparation of the pitch
Spare a thought for Bob Paisley
April 28, 1950 Spare a thought for those unfortunate Arsenal and Liverpool ex-regulars who will be among the spectators when the Cup Final teams turn
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All articles about Charles Pearson on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Charles Pearson: Born: January 8, 1900: Sunderland. Passed away: 1950. Position: Goalkeeper. Height: 180 cm. (5ft. 11in.);
The finest Liverpool v Everton of all time
March 27, 1950 Pardon me while I search for more superlatives. Not to mark Liverpool’s first entry into the F.A. Cup Final since 1914; nor
It’s a Liverpool v Arsenal final
March 25, 1950 Liverpool deserved their victory in a game which was hard, dour and fought out at top speed throughout, though always in good
Liverpool v Everton 2-0 (FA Cup: March 25, 1950)
March 25, 1950 Match: FA Cup, Semi Final, at Maine Road, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Everton 2-0 (2-0). Attendance: 72,000; gate receipt: £13,497. Referee: Mr.
A plan to cut Billy Liddell and Liverpool out of the cup
March 25, 1950 Play of poker-faced Billy Liddell, of Liverpool and Great Britain, sturdiest offshoot of the Scottish minor club called Lochgelly Violet, can today
Merseyside’s biggest day
March 24, 1950 Tomorrow is the biggest day on Merseyside sporting annals for over a generation, with the Grand National exerting its appeal upon racing
Many hurt in ticket rush
March 19, 1950 Seven people received hospital treatment and more than sixty got first-aid treatment on Everton and Liverpool football grounds yesterday, when more than
New post for Elisha Scott
March 2, 1950 Appointed manager of Glenavon Glenavon decided last night to appoint Mr. Elisha Scott manager of their club subject to Belfast Celtic releasing
Neil McBain for Bueons Aires
March 1, 1950 Neil McBain, former Scottish international, left London yesterday by air for Buenos Aires, where he is to take up the managership of
Billy Liddell father of twin boys
March 1, 1950 The man largely responsible for the exalted position of Liverpool F.C. is Billy Liddell, their Scottish international left-winger. Perhaps, say in twenty
From Stanton Ironworks to Liverpool
Saturday, February 25 – 1950 Geoff Whitworth, the Stanton Ironworks’ 22-year-old full-back, signed professional forms for Liverpool on Saturday after a trial in their Central
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All articles about Joe Wilson on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Joe Wilson: Born: 1884: Westhoughton, England. Passed away: Position: Centre half. Height: Weight: Career: Wigan United. 1902.
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Billy Liddell runner-up in Sportsman of the year award
January 31, 1950 Reg Harris, would professional cycling champion, has been voted the “Sportsman of the year,” the man who did most in 1949 to
Tom Bromilow leaves his post
January 24, 1950 Tom Bromilow, manager of Newport County since May 1946, today tendered his resignation, which has been accepted, with regret, by the board.
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All articles about George Livingston on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About George Livingston: Born: May 5, 1876: Dumbarton (Dunbartonshire), Scotland. Passed away: January 15, 1950: Helensburgh (Dunbartonshire), Scotland.
The death of George Livingston
January 15, 1950 George Livingston, who partnered Billy Meredith in the Manchester City team in the winning FA Cup final in 1904, died yesterday. (Source:
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