Born: 1881: Liverpool. Career: St. Frances Xavier’s College. Old Xaverians: Amateur: September, 1896. Everton: Amateur: December, 1900. Image(s): Robert Hodson, Old Xaverians (Athletic News: February
Author: kjehan
I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
Southport’s new colours
January 11, 1940 At the start of the season Southport F.C. bought a new set of alternative colours in Glasgow Celtic style – green hoops
Strong Liverpool Reserves against Oakmere
January 11, 1940 Liverpool have chosen a very strong Reserve side to play against Oakmere at Anfield, on Saturday, in the Liverpool Challenge Cup. Apart
Liverpool youth is being served
January 4, 1940 Manager George Kay, of Liverpool, has always been keen to give youth a show. Now that the war has cut into football
British Army team to meet France
Wednesday January 3 – 1940 The British Army football team to meet the French Army in Paris on February 11 includes 10 Internationals and an
Liverpool score seven at Anfield
January 2, 1940 Crewe Alexandra lose 7-3. Liverpool and Crewe Alexandra offered some fine fare at Anfield yesterday, even though on the face of things
Full ration at Anfield
January 2, 1940 Liverpool and Crewe must have been sorry to put forward their sectional fixture. Still, although the New Year’s Day attendance fell short
Liverpool v Crewe Alexandra 7-3 (League match: January 1, 1940)
January 1, 1940 Match: Regional League, Western Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:30. Liverpool – Crewe Alexandra 7-3 (3-1). Attendance: 3,000; gate receipts: £104. Referee: Mr.
Jack Balmer on the mend
January 1, 1940 Jack Balmer, the Liverpool international inside left, is, I am pleased to say, making good progress towards recovery from his illness. Balmer
Liverpool win at Deepdale.
January 1, 1940 Busby’s part in the victory. Liverpool’s 3-1 victory at Preston was something in the nature of a minor miracle. The losers included
Blackpool win at Goodison Park.
January 1, 1940 Everton’s run broken. Everton’s long sequence of successes came to an end in their friendly game with Blackpool, who won 3-2 at
Reds’ Deepdale triumph
January 1, 1940 “Ten to one chances come off sometimes.” In these words Mr. George Kay, Liverpool’s manager, correctly summed up the victory of a
Everton v Blackpool 2-3 (Friendly: December 30, 1939)
December 30, 1939 Match: Friendly, at Goodison Park, kick-off: 14:30. Everton – Blackpool 2-3 (0-1). Attendance: 3,954. Referee: Mr. C.E. Taylor (Liverpool). Everton (2-3-5): Ted
Preston North End v Liverpool 1-3 (Friendly: December 30, 1939)
December 30, 1939 Match: Friendly, at Deepdale, kick-off: 14:20. Preston North End – Liverpool 1-3 (1-1). Attendance: 4,000. Referee: Mr. J.H. Hargreaves (Preston). Preston North
Man killed by wheel rim
Saturday, December 30 – 1939 A verdict that death was due to laceration of the brain and shock, caused by his being struck on the
New Year’s Day matches
Saturday, December 30 – 1939 Liverpool have chosen the following eleven for their Regional match against Crewe, at Anfield, on New Year’s Day: – Eric
A galaxy of stars at Goodison Park
Friday, December 29 – 1939 There will be a galaxy of football talent at Goodison Park tomorrow when Blackpool come to oppose the champions. This
Liverpool team v. Crewe
Friday, December 29 – 1939 Liverpool will have only two of their Army players for Monday’s Western Regional match at Anfield against Crewe Alexandra. The
Out for “the double”
Friday, December 29 – 1939 Preston North End will be anxious to complete a friendly “double” over Liverpool at Deepdale. The clubs met a couple
Chance for youthful players
Friday, December 29 – 1939 Everton will play Bailey, a boy of 16, against Blackpool in a friendly match at Goodison Park tomorrow. He has
Noted Welsh footballer fined
Thursday, December 28 – 1939 Thomas George Jones, the Welsh international and Everton footballer, whose address was given as Penyllan-street, Connah’s Quay, was fined 10s.
Advertisement: Preston North End v Liverpool
Thursday, December 28 – 1939 (Lancashire Evening Post, 28-12-1939)
News for Liverpool supporters
Thursday, December 28 – 1939 Here is some good news for Liverpool supporters. The Reds have arranged a match for New Year’s Day – and
George Kay’s son to play for Liverpool
December 28, 1939 George Kay, 22-year-old son of Mr. George Kay, manager of Liverpool Football Club, will make his first appearance for the Reds on
Bigger soccer gates needed
December 27, 1939 “Some football clubs will be forced to close down unless there is general all-round improvement in attendance at matches.” This was the
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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