August 10, 1940 It will interest all who have admired his skill, forcefulness, and wholeheartedness to know that Bill Shankly has joined the Air Force
Author: kjehan
I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
The show will go on at Anfield
August 2, 1940 Liverpool F.C. have decided to take part in competitive football during the coming season, and fixtures are being arranged. They will run
Millwall F.C. manager suspended
Wednesday, July 31 – 1940 The English Football Association to-day announced that following a joint commission of the FA and League into the affairs of
Sportsman death – Mr. W.J. Sawyer of New Brighton F.C.
Friday, July 26 – 1940 Mr. William James Sawyer, secretary-manager of New Brighton Association Football Club for the past seven years, has died at the
Ex-Liverpool FC amateur weds
Saturday, July 20 – 1940 Miss Winifred Bibby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Bibby, Brunswick, Woolton-road, Liverpool, and Mr. Daniel Pettit, the Cambridge Soccer
Former Liverpool trialist missing in action
July 15, 1940 Centre forward for Shelton United during the 1938-39 season, Gunner Richard Siddall (29), of the Royal Artillery, of Elton Road, Derby, has
Physical training for the public
July 5, 1940 Mr. J. Morton, the Tranmere Rovers trainer (left), instructing members of the public in recreative physical culture at the Rovers’ Football Ground
The funeral of Tommy Cooper
Saturday, June 29 – 1940 Football organisations were strongly represented at the funeral service at Littleover Parish Church to-day for Tommy Cooper, the former Derby
Thomas Cooper (Tommy Cooper) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Tommy Cooper on PlayUpLiverpool. About Tommy Cooper: “He became recognised as one of the most brilliant full-backs in the game. Always a
Cooper killed in an accident
Tuesday, June 25 – 1940 One of the finest full backs English football has known and one of the nicest of men, Tommy Cooper, idol
Liverpool football in Dunkirk epic
Tuesday, June 25 – 1940 His vessel defied non-stop bombing. Liverpool Football Club’s full back, Jim Harley – now Seaman Harley of the Royal Navy
Douglas Charles Dick (Douglas Dick) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Douglas Dick on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Douglas Dick: Born: July 9, 1868: Kirktonholm near Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. Passed away: June 24, 1940: Kilmarnock,
The death of Douglas Dick
June 24, 1940 The death has occurred at his home in Kilmarnock of Mr. Douglas Dick, who was for many years a prominent figure in
Liverpool F.C.: The annual meeting of 1940
June 21, 1940 Liverpool Football Club’s meeting. Chairman on prospects. The report of a loss of £6,759 (compared with the previous year’s profit of £12,824)
Fitness for service
Tuesday, June 18 – 1940 A “Fitness for Service” campaign backed by the Government, for boys and men over sixteen, was announced in London yesterday
Liverpool F.C. balance sheet 1939-40
June 13, 1940 Liverpool Football Club are first in the field with their balance sheet for the first of the wartime seasons – and it
Liverpool FC players promotions
Tuesday, June 11 – 1940 Good news from the Liverpool players who are at present with the Services. Berry Nieuwenhuys, the South African outside right,
Tom Flower in new colours
June 8, 1940 Private Tom Flower, Notts County’s goalkeeper (right), has represented his company at football, cricket and tug-of-war, but o parade put his knee
Penalty save
June 3, 1940 Liverpool, who made a goalless draw with New Brighton at Rake-lane, had one glorious opportunity of finishing the season with victory. Less
Liverpool are runners-up
Monday, June 3 – 1940 To Liverpool falls the distinction of winning the Merseyside clubs race in the Western Regional competition. In addition they become
New Brighton v Liverpool 0-0 (War time, League match)
Saturday, June 1 – 1940 Match: Football League, Western Division, at Rake Lane, kick-off: 15:15. New Brighton – Liverpool 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 1,000. Referee: Mr.
Novelty by Frank Swift
Saturday, June 1 – 1940 I was chatting with Messrs. George Kay and George Patterson, of Liverpool FC, during the week, and they asked: “Have
Peter Doherty: The Chameleon
June 1, 1940 (Liverpool Echo: June 1, 1940) Peter Doherty, Manchester City, Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers, Manchester United, XX
Guest players for Liverpool’s final game of the season
June 1, 1940 New Brighton finish the season with a visit from Liverpool, who will have the assistance of George Walton (Cardiff City), Frank Swift
Liverpool team for Rakers test
May 31, 1940 So there remains something to strive for, and I can see Liverpool going all out against the Rakers. Who will have Alf
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