June 5, 1939 The biggest surprise of the annual meeting of the Football League, in London to-day, was the adoption of a motion making the
Author: kjehan
I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
Harry Pollard signed by Rochdale
Saturday, June 3 – 1939 Following upon the exchange of players between Rochdale and Stockport County by which Tommy Doyle leaves Spotland and Willie Harker,
Södermanland XI v Liverpool 0-6 (Friendly match)
Friday, June 2 – 1939 Match: Friendly, at Tunavallen. Södermanland XI – Liverpool 0-6. Attendance: 10,000. Goalscorers LFC: Phil Taylor 3, Berry Nieuwenhuys 2, Harry
‘Blue and white’ the colours of 1939
May 30, 1939 The colours blue and white have played a prominent part in the results of recent big sporting events. Portsmouth, who won the
Matt Busby: Letter from Sweden (May 29, 1939)
May 29, 1939 The Liverpool tourists are having a splendid time in Sweden. Matt Busby has sent Pilot the following letter from Stockholm: “Here we
AIK Solna v Liverpool 2-0 (Friendly: May 26, 1939)
May 26, 1939 Match: Friendly, at Råsunda Fotbollstadion (Solna, Sweden). AIK Solna – Liverpool 2-0 (0-0). Attendance: 10,087. Referee: Mr. R. Eriksson (Katrineholm). AIK (2-3-5):
Harry Morton transferred to Burnley
May 26, 1939 Harry Morton, Everton’s reserve goalkeeper, has been transferred to Burnley. Morton joined Everton two seasons ago from Aston Villa and made several
Football League proposals
May 26, 1939 The Football League balance sheet shows a profit of £18 3s. 11d. on the year, bringing the amount in Profit and Loss
Sweden Select XI too strong for Liverpool
May 25, 1939 Liverpool were always fighting an uphill battle against the Swedish international side at Malmo, but much of their forward work delighted. The
Sweden Select XI v Liverpool 5-4 (Friendly match: May 24, 1939)
May 24, 1939 Match: Friendly, at Malmö Stadion (Sweden). Sweden Select XI – Liverpool 5-4 (2-1). Attendance: 15,000. Sweden Select XI (2-3-5): Liverpool (2-3-5): Arthur
Romania v England 0-2 (International: May 24, 1939)
May 24, 1939 Match: International, at the Stadionul Agenţia Naţională de Educaţie Fizică, Bucharest. Romania – England 0-2 (0-1). Attendance: 40,000. Referee: Mr. J. Langenus
The death of John Docherty
May 24, 1939 John Docherty, once noted goalkeeper, died at Stevenston’s Buildings, Alexandria, last night. He played for Celtic, Vale of Leven, Renton, and Dumbarton,
Germany v Ireland 1-1 (International: May 23, 1939)
May 23, 1939 Match: International, at the Weserstadion, Bremen. Germany – Ireland 1-1 (1-0). Attendance: 35,000. Referee: Mr. Otto Remke (Denmark FA). Germany (2-3-5): Hans
Liverpool F.C.’s “Tour of Scandinavia” starts
May 22, 1939 Liverpool Football Club touring party left Liverpool today for their Scandinavian tour, which continues until June 9. During that time they will
France v Wales 2-1 (International: May 21, 1939)
May 21, 1939 Match: International, at Stade de Colombes, Paris. France – Wales 2-1 (2-0). Attendance: 23,000. Referee: Mr. Laurent Franken. France (2-3-5): Julien Darui
Everton’s shareholders played the game
May 11, 1939 Business at the Everton Shareholders’ Association annual meeting, last evening was mainly formal. The various report were passed without comment, and offices
Yugoslavia v England 2-1 (International: May 18, 1939)
May 18, 1939 Match: International, at Stadion Beogradski S.K., Beograd, kick-off: 17:30. Yugoslavia – England 2-1 (1-0). Attendance: 30,000. Referee: Mr. Georges Capdeville (France). Yugoslavia
Cecil McCaughey transferred to Southport
May 18, 1939 Southport F.C. have signed Cecil McCaughey, a right half, from Cardiff City. A native of Bootle, McCaughey played with Liverpool ‘A’ and
John Baynton (Jack Baynton) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Jack Baynton on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Jack Baynton: Born: March 20, 1859: Rushock Wood (Worcestershire), England. Passed away: May 17, 1939: Alfreton (Derbyshire),
The death of Jack Baynton
May 17, 1939 Mr. John Baynton, whose death has occurred at Alfreton, Derbyshire, in his eightieth year, was one of the founders of Wolverhampton Wanderers
Liverpool F.C. 1939-40 football fixtures
May 17, 1939 Merseyside’s big Derby days – September 16 and January 20. Fixture lists for the Football League for next season issued today, reveal
Stan Eastham re-signs for Liverpool
May 16, 1939 Stanley Eastham, the last of the Liverpool F.C. players to re-sign, fixed up with the club over the week-end. All the retained
Back to training for Liverpool F.C.
May 16, 1939 Tomorrow is calling-up day for the players of Liverpool Football Club! Yes, the players who are to tour Scandinavia – the tour
Everton team leaves for tour
May 16, 1939 Thirteen of the 15 Everton footballers who will play five matches on the Continent, during the next eleven days, left Lime-street Station,
The death of Alf Robinson
May 13, 1939 The death took place on Saturday of Mr. Alf Robinson, of Westbourne Road, West Hartlepool, the former Carlisle, Sunderland, and Sheffield United
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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