June 9, 1945 Former prisoners of war, now at home, gathered, to-day, for the wedding of Lance-Corporal George Eric Mitchell, of the Commandos, associated with
Author: kjehan
I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
They Braved Blitz To Feed Dockers
June 8, 1945 ‘Ritz’ meals at workers’ prices. Napoleon said: “An army marches on its stomach,” and thus the Ministry of Labour and National Service
The Central League to resume next season
June 5, 1945 The Central League is certain to resume next season – with 19 clubs as a minimum. The question of restarting on the
Herbert Hall transferred to Liverpool
May 28, 1945 With the closing of the football season Liverpool have solved the problem which has been worrying them ever since last August. They
The Pilkington Cup at Anfield
May 23, 1945 The last of the Services big games takes place at Anfield tomorrow evening when the Royal Navy and the NFS contest the
Luckless Liverpool at Derby County
May 22, 1945 Liverpool put up a gallant fight to win the League Championship, but the dice were loaded against them at Derby County yesterday,
Everton v Tranmere Rovers 4-1 (Liverpool Cup Final: May 21, 1945)
May 21, 1945 Match: Liverpool Senior Cup Final, Second Leg, at Goodison Park, kick-off: 15:00. Everton – Tranmere Rovers 4-1 (2-0). (7-1 on aggregate). Attendance:
Derby County v Liverpool 1-0 (League match: May 21, 1945)
May 21, 1945 Match: Football League, Northern Section, Regional 2, at Baseball Ground, kick-off: 15:00. Derby County – Liverpool 1-0 (0-0). Attendance: 16,723. Referee: Captain
Liverpool FC buy the Prescot Football ground
May 21, 1945 Liverpool Football Club have completed arrangement for the acquisition of the Prescot Football Club ground for post-war purposes. A deputation from the
Liverpool v Blackpool 2-0 (League match: May 19, 1945)
May 19, 1945 Match: Football League, Northern Section, Regional 2, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Blackpool 2-0 (1-0). Attendance: 16,807. Referee: Mr. A.C. Hall
The death of Stan Sheldrake
May 18, 1945 Stan Sheldrake, the 19-year-old amateur inside-forward of Liverpool F.C., has been killed on the Continent while serving with the Forces. Sheldrake played
Stanley Sheldrake (Stan Sheldrake) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Stan Sheldrake on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Stan Sheldrake: Born: January 5, 1926: Liverpool, England. Passed away: May 18, 1945: Bremen, Germany. Position: Inside
The football season ends Monday
May 18, 1945 Liverpool FC directors at their meeting last night decided not to arrange a match for May 26 but finish the season at
Blackpool next at Anfield Road
May 18, 1945 Blackpool’s visit for Anfield’s senior finale tomorrow coincides with a remarkable revival on the part of the “glamour team” of the war.
William Henderson (Bill Henderson) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Bill Henderson on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Bill Henderson: Born: 1878: Broxburn, Scotland. Passed away: 1945. Position: Right back. Height: Weight: Career: Broxburn Athletic:
Billy Liddell is fit again
May 17, 1945 Billy Liddell, Liverpool Scottish international forward, who has been out of the game some weeks with pulled muscles, has reported fit and
George Collister @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about George Collister on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About George Collister: Born: March 21, 1922: Liverpool, England. Passed away: May 13, 1945: Holland. Position: Forward. Height:
The death of George Collister
May 13, 1945 Sub-Lieut. George Collister, aged 23, R.N.V.R., only son of Mr. and Mrs. Collister, of Newborough-avenue, Crosby, has been killed in a road
Oldham Athletic v Liverpool 0-7 (League match: May 12, 1945)
May 12, 1945 Match: Football League, Northern Section, Regional 2, at Boundary Park. Oldham Athletic – Liverpool 0-7 (0-3). Attendance: 2,000. Referee: Mr. J. Williams
Liverpool must win at Oldham
May 11, 1945 Liverpool must win at Boundary Park against Oldham if they are to retain title interest. The loss of even one point will
Tranmere Rovers v Everton 0-3 (Liverpool Senior Cup: May 9, 1945)
May 9, 1945 Match: Liverpool Senior Cup Final, First Leg, at Prenton Park, kick-off: 15:15. Tranmere Rovers – Everton 0-3 (0-1). Tranmere Rovers (2-3-5): Everton
Liverpool v Preston North End 5-1 (League match: May 9, 1945)
May 9, 1945 Key note: “Never were Liverpool in danger, for they scored in 90 seconds and never looked back. And that first goal was
Liverpool took Oldham too cheaply
May 7, 1945 When Oldham hit back It is not often that Liverpool fall into the error of taking the opposition too cheaply but on
Liverpool “pulled their punches” too much early on
May 7, 1945 When manager Mr. Frank Womack, of Oldham Athletic, whom it was a delight to meet and greet again on Saturday, was asked
The Football League to adopt Arsenal F.C.’s amendment
May 7, 1945 Football officials from all over the country, many with famous players of the past, now managers, to advise them, met at Manchester
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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