Saturday, November 11 – 1944 Match: Football League, Northern Section, at Maine Road. Manchester United – Liverpool 2-5 (0-2). Attendance: 7,000. Referee: Mr. S. Boardman.
Author: kjehan
I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
The death of William Crone
November 10, 1944 The death has occurred of Mr. William Crone, 27 Buckingham Street, Belfast, the former Irish international and Distillery full-back. Crone was the
Bright outlook for Liverpool at Manchester United
Friday, November 10 – 1944 Liverpool’s outlook for the visit to Maine Road for the return game with Manchester United is much brighter. Matt Busby
Liverpool doubts
November 9, 1944 Manager Mr. George Kay, of Liverpool, has so many team matters which need confirmation that he was reluctant to announce any news
Reserve player Jimmy Payne signed on professional terms
Tuesday, November 7 – 1944 Jimmy Payne a member of Liverpool unbeaten reserve team – leader of the Liverpool County Combination – left to join
Team selection for Liverpool Reserves
November 7, 1944 The junior “Derby” between the Reserves of Liverpool and Everton takes place at Anfield on Saturday, when the Reds will select from:
Matt Busby to play against Manchester United?
Tuesday, November 7 – 1944 Liverpool are making an effort to secure the services of Matt Busby, their captain and post-war coach for the return
M. Ernest Bevin’s tribute to sport
Monday, November 6 – 1944 “Sport, football and racing in particular, proved just the tonic the working man wanted during the dark days of 1940,”
Liverpool v Manchester United 3-2 (War time, League match)
Saturday, November 4 – 1944 Match: Football League, Northern Section, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Manchester United 3-2 (1-1). Attendance: 17,610. Referee: Mr. J.E.
Liverpool and Manchester United stars at Anfield
November 3, 1944 There will be plenty of stars on parade at Anfield tomorrow when a revived Liverpool face Manchester United. No doubt the Reds
Local history lesson (November 2 – 1944)
Thursday, November 2 – 1944 Assizes were first held in Liverpool on August 16, 1835. Two years previously a public meeting sent a petition to
Liverpool Reserves at Penny Lane
November 2, 1944 Liverpool Reserves, strong leaders of the County Combination, will be at Penny Lane on Saturday to meet St. Teresa’s. The Saints have
Don Welsh at centre forward for Liverpool
Thursday, November 2 – 1944 Jack Smith, the Manchester United centre-forward who played so well for Liverpool against Everton in the two “Derby” games and
Peter Kippax back in Burnley
October 20, 1944 It was announced from Burnley F.C. headquarters last night that Peter Kippax, who has returned home from Canada, will turn out to-day
Suspension lifted for Berry Nieuwenhuys
Friday, October 13 – 1944 The Football League have lifted the suspension of Berry Nieuwenhuys, the Liverpool and South African outside right, state Liverpool F.C.
Shankly fit and ready for England
Tuesday, October 10 – 1944 Bill Shankly, Preston North End right-half, is fit and will play for Scotland at Wembley on Saturday. (Dundee Courier, 10-10-1944)
This is Merseyside – No. 13 – The Goree Piazzas, Liverpool
Monday, October 2 – 1944 The Goree Piazzas are one of old Liverpool’s most picturesque links. Named after Goree Island, a nearly-forgotten British colony on
Matthew McQueen (Matt McQueen) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Matt McQueen on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Matt McQueen: Born: May 18, 1863: in Harthill, in Scotland. Passed away: September 28, 1944: in Liverpool,
Len Carney wounded in Italy
Monday, September 18 – 1944 Captain Len Carney, of West Derby, Liverpool, the Liverpool Football Club inside right, has been wounded in the leg in
Ray Lambert for Wales at Anfield
Wednesday, September 13 – 1944 The following players have been invited to play for Wales against England in the first international of the season on
Hard luck, Cyril Done
September 11, 1944 The tragedy of Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City in yet another Anfield thriller was the accident to Cyril Done, the Reds’
Seven officers from Liverpool F.C.
September 7, 1944 Liverpool Football Club officials and followers are proud of the fact that no fewer than seven of their players have gained commissions
This is Merseyside (No 2) – Birkenhead Priory
Friday, September 1 – 1944 The old Priory of St. Mary and St. James was founded in 1150, and belonged to monks of the Benedictine
The death of Arthur Keeley
August 26, 1944 News has been received of the death from wounds in France of Lieutenant Arthur Keeley, a former playing member of the Chester
Stockport County v Liverpool 2-3 (League match: August 26, 1944)
August 26, 1944 Key note: “Liverpool’s display at Edgeley Park was not convincing, especially in the first half, when Stockport’s quick tackling threw them off
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
You must be logged in to post a comment.