August 8, 1938 Now for the week-ends fairy tale; and it happens to be true. It’s about Jimmy Hanley, coloured Liverpool lad. Jimmy used to
Author: kjehan
I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
Jim Brough retires from rugby (once a Liverpool goalkeeper)
August 3, 1938 The retirement from football of Jim Brough, the famous international full-back of the Leeds Rugby League Club, was announced yesterday. Brough, who
William Michael (Willie Michael) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about William Michael on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Willie Michael: “A clever little forward of the ‘nippy’ variety was Michael, who used to play for
Billy Liddell transferred to Liverpool
July 19, 1938 Billy Liddell, Lochgelly Violet’s schoolboy internationalist outside right, has signed for Liverpool according to an arrangement come to some time ago. He
George Poland transferred to Wrexham
July 16, 1938 Wrexham have signed George Poland, a goalkeeper, who for the last three season has been with Cardiff City. He is 23 years
Lance Carr transferred to Newport County
July 14, 1938 Lance Carr, South African outside left, has joined Newport County. Carr played for the County in 1936-1937, but left for South Liverpool,
Alex Raisbeck – Bath City’s new manager
July 9, 1938 Alex Raisbeck returns to the West Country after an absence of nine years. Since leaving Bristol City, he has made quite a
Alf Hanson transferred to Chelsea
July 6, 1938 Chelsea yesterday signed Alf Hanson, the Liverpool star outside left. The fee paid is a record for Liverpool. Hanson was born at
Jack Balmer married
July 2, 1938 Two Merseyside footballers were married on Saturday. They were Jack Jones, Everton F.C.’s right back of Terminus-road, New Ferry, who married Miss
Hugh Morgan @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Hugh Morgan on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Hugh Morgan: “As a player he is a master in the art of combination, is most unselfish,
Raisbeck appointed manager of Bath City
Wednesday, June 29 – 1938 Alex Raisbeck, the former Scottish international and manager of Bristol City, Halifax Town, and Chester, has been appointed secretary-manager of
Vic Wright transferred to Chelmsford City
June 28, 1938 Vic Wright, an inside forward, who has been with Plymouth Argyle for one season, was signed for Chelmsford City F.C. yesterday. Wright
Mr. William John Harrop re-elected chairman of Liverpool F.C.
June 28, 1938 Mr. William john Harrop was unanimously re-elected chairman of Liverpool F.C. at a meeting of the board, at Anfield, this morning. Tommy
Hull City winger signs for Rochdale
Sunday, June 26 – 1938 As intimated by the “Mail” on Saturday, Jack Pears, the Tigers’ outside left, has left the Anlaby-road club. During the
Liverpool footballer in County team
June 20, 1938 An interesting newcomer in the Gloucestershire team to meet Kent at the Wagon Works Ground, Gloucester, on Wednesday, is Phil Taylor, who
Fred Howe transferred to Manchester City
June 17, 1938 Liverpool F.C. to-day transferred Fred Howe, their 24 year old centre-forward, to Manchester City. Howe joined Liverpool in 1935. (Hull Daily Mail:
Tom Flower transferred to Notts County
June 8, 1938 Liverpool F.C. to-day transferred to Notts County Tom Flower, you and able goalkeeper. Flower joined Liverpool as an amateur from the Cadby
Blackburn referee attacked in Argentina
Sunday, June 5 – 1938 Mr. Isaac Caswell, a member of Blackburn Town Council and a well-known football referee, was attacked last night during a
Neil McBain – new manager of Luton Town
Thursday, June 2 – 1938 Luton Town have appointed Neil McBain as their manager. Previously manager of Watford FC, Mr McBain has been at Luton
Boxing title fight at Anfield
Wednesday, June 1 – 1938 Jake Kilrain, of Glasgow, the British welterweight champion, is to defend his title against Ernie Roderick, of Liverpool, at Anfield
Larne Football Club: Season 1937-38
Registered players for Larne Football Club, season 1937-38: Wesley Allen, Position: Forward; Harold Birch, Position: Half-back; William Black, Position: Forward; James Bradley, Position: Forward; Norman
Jack Shield transferred to West Bromwich
May 30, 1938 West Bromwich Albion have signed Jack Shield from Wolverhampton Wanderers, an excellent half-back who can play anywhere in the intermediate line. He
George Kay’s capture of Harry Rawcliffe
May 11, 1938 In signing Harry Rawcliffe, Darwen’s 18-year-old inside right, Mr. George Kay, the Liverpool manager, got in ahead of several rivals, including Blackburn
Harry Rawcliffe transferred to Liverpool
May 9, 1938 Liverpool have signed Harry Rawcliffe, ginger-haired inside forward, from Darwen, who played for them against the Scottish Juniors recently. He is only
Liverpool Reserves v Newcastle United Reserves 0-0 (League match: May 7, 1938)
May 7, 1938 Match: Central League, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:15. Liverpool Reserves – Newcastle United Reserves. Liverpool (2-3-5): Dirk Kemp, Ben Dabbs, Billy Hood, John
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