May 30, 1940 A couple of seasons ago after match talk at Anfield resulted in a challenge match being arranged between the ‘A’ teams of
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I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
Eleven goals at Anfield
May 30, 1940 Tranmere Rovers after leading 3-1 early in the game at Anfield suffered a spate of Liverpool goals from that point onward and
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All articles about Andrew Hannah on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Andrew Hannah: Born: September 17, 1864: Renton, in Scotland. Passed away: May 29, 1940: Clydebank, in Scotland.
The death of Andrew Hannah
May 29, 1940 Another of the great old-timers has passed out. Andrew Hannah, who has died in Clydebank, was one of the famous Renton team
Liverpool v Tranmere Rovers 8-3 (League match: May 29, 1940)
May 29, 1940 Match: Football League, Western Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 19:00. Liverpool – Tranmere Rovers 8-3 (1-3). Attendance: 1,000. Referee: Mr. W.H.E. Jones. Liverpool
Young Reds and Blues
May 28, 1940 As there is no senior match in the city on Saturday the meeting of the young “Reds” and young “Blues” – the
Liverpool boys do their bit
May 28, 1940 Liverpool Boys’ city team during the past two months as attained form very little short of pre-war standards, and after several good
Array of stars
May 28, 1940 Form indicates that Liverpool will complete a “double” over Tranmere and so consolidate their position ahead of the Blues in the race
Penalty winner for Liverpool
May 27, 1940 Liverpool and Manchester City provided a Regional game of the highest order. In peace-time 60,000 or 70,000 people would have been enraptured.
Greater sting in attack
May 27, 1940 The Liverpool v Manchester City clash at Anfield was one in which both teams showed no quarter and added speed and craft
Liverpool’s final home game
May 27, 1940 Liverpool has only one big match to stage before the curtain is rung down on the season. It is the game at
Liverpool v Manchester City 3-2 (League match: May 25, 1940)
May 25, 1940 Match: Football League, Western Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:15. Liverpool – Manchester City 3-2 (1-1). Attendance: 2,000. Referee: Mr. A.E. Smith (Liverpool).
Liverpool players in a cup-winning team
May 25, 1940 A football cup winning team of Liverpool unit “Somewhere in England.” In the back row are: Jimmy McInnes, John Shafto, Bernard Ramsden,
The travelling cinema at Anfield
May 25, 1940 The Liverpool National Savings Committee’s travelling cinema van visiting the Liverpool Football Club’s ground at Anfield during it publicity tour of the
Lancashire “Derby” for Liverpool
May 24, 1940 Mr. George Kay, manager of Liverpool has been busy all the week seeking players to complete a representative side to oppose Manchester
Liverpool players winning a cup
May 21, 1940 Tommy Cooper, Liverpool’s international back, has written me to say that they have won a cup competition with a side containing nine
Matt Busby not available
May 21, 1940 The Reds will be without their captain, Matt Busby, for the match on Saturday. Mr. George Kay, manager of the Reds, states
Match arrangements
May 21, 1940 Liverpool have made all their arrangements for winding up the season. In addition to the match with Manchester City at Anfield on
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Position: Right back. Career: Bohemians: 1906. Shelbourne: 1908. Bohemians: 1910. ** Fractured his leg in a match in Belfast on November 5, 1910 and spent
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Position: Goalkeeper. Career: Bohemians: 1908. ** Left to take up a job at the London War Office early in 1915. Merits: Ireland A 1-0 (v.
Chester v Liverpool 4-0 (League match: May 18, 1940)
May 18, 1940 Match: Football League, Western Division, at Sealand Road, kick-off: 15:15. Chester – Liverpool 4-0 (1-0). Attendance: 1,500. Referee: Mr. S. Boardman (Hale).
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All articles about John Pickering on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About John Pickering: Born: 1884: Newcastle-upon-Tyne (Northumberland), England. Passed away: Position: Inside left. Height: (5ft. 9½in.); Weight: (11st.
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