Saturday May 7 – 1898 Now that Everton have fixed upon an “all-English” policy, they are finding that the task of realising upon the players
Author: kjehan
I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
Malcolm McVean transferred to Bedminster
May 6, 1898 Bob Kelso and Malcolm McVean are still to play together. Bedminster, near Bristol, is the destination of the Dundee ex-captain and the
Harry Bradshaw secured by Tottenham Hotspur
May 6, 1898 Mr. Frank Brettell, a well-known figures in Liverpool football circles, and who has lately been appointed manager of the Tottenham Hotspur Club,
Alex Raisbeck for Anfield?
Wednesday, May 4 – 1898 We believe that successful efforts have been made to induce Alex Raisbeck, the Hibernian centre-half, to transfer his services to
An unique record for Jimmy Ross
Tuesday, May 3 – 1898 Jimmy Ross, the Burnley captain, has a record in the matter of Test match experiences. In 1894 he played for
George Allan as a linesman
Saturday, May 2 – 1898 In common fairness to popular Tom Watson and his committee (by the way, Mr Benjamin Bailey was also very considerate
Liverpool v Sheffield United 1-0 (Friendly: April 30, 1898)
April 30, 1898 Match: Friendly, at Anfield, kick off: 16:00. Liverpool – Sheffield United 1-0 (0-0). Attendance: 500. Referee: Mr. J. Lewis (Blackburn). Liverpool (2-3-5):
Druids v Wrexham 2-1 (Welsh FA Cup Final: April 30, 1898)
April 30, 1898 Match: Welsh FA Cup, Final, replay, at The Cricket Field (Oswestry). Druids – Wrexham 2-1 (0-0) aet (1-1 full time). Attendance: 1,500.
Liverpool look stronger than Everton
Saturday, April 30 – 1898 Two more important catches for the Anfield club have been effected, and few will say that George Allan of the
Archie Goldie refuses to re-sign
Saturday, April 30 – 1898 The following players have signed on for Liverpool: – Harry Storer, Billy Dunlop, Tom Wilkie, Thomas Cleghorn, Barney Battles, William
Brentford v 2nd Scots Guards 3-2 (Middlesex Senior Cup Final: April 28, 1898)
April 28, 1898 Match: Middlesex Senior Cup, Final, at Kensal Rise. Brentford – 2nd Scots Guards 3-2 (1-0) aet 2-2 full time. Attendance: 3,000. Referee:
Scottish Footballers’ Union v English Footballers’ Union 1-2 (Benefit: April 28, 1898)
April 28, 1898 Match: International, Benefit for Unions’ Benevolent Fund, at Ibrox Park. Scottish Footballers’ Union – English Footballers’ Union 1-2 (0-1). Attendance: 3,000; gate
Frank Becton for England
Thursday, April 28 – 1898 The first international match under the auspices of the Players’ Union was played at Ibrox Park last night before about
Everton v New Brighton Tower 3-0 (Liverpool Cup Final: April 23, 1898)
April 23, 1898 Match: Liverpool Senior Cup, Final, at Goodison Park. Everton – New Brighton Tower 3-0 (2-0). Attendance: 2,000. Everton (2-3-5): Charles Jowett, William
The English Cup Final at Crystal Palace
Saturday, April 23 – 1898 An exciting moment – the kick. (Derby County v. Nottingham Forest). (Illustrated Police News, 23-04-1898)
Local talent signs on
Saturday, April 23 – 1898 J. F. Halliday, the Chester club’s right full back, has signed a League form for the Liverpool Football Club for
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (April 23, 1898)
April 23, 1898 ** The Anfield Robertson looks like turning out as valuable a member of the team as his namesake has done to the
Everton v West Bromwich Albion 4-0 (West Bromwich Friendly Society’s Charity Cup, Final: April 18, 1898)
April 18, 1898 Match: West Bromwich Friendly Society’s Charity Cup, Final, replay, at Goodison Park, kick-off: 18:30. Everton – West Bromwich Albion 4-0 (2-0) –
Nottingham Forest v Derby County 3-1 (English FA Cup Final: April 16, 1898)
April 16, 1898 Match: English FA Cup, Final, at Crystal Palace, kick-off: 15:30. Nottingham Forest – Derby County 3-1 (2-1). Attendance: 62,017. Referee: Mr. John
Celtic v Sheffield United 1-1 (Championship of Great Britain: April 16, 1898)
April 16, 1898 Match: Championship of Great Britain, Leg 2, at Celtic Park. Celtic – Sheffield United 1-1 (1-0). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. W. McLeod
Grand league finale vs. Aston Villa
April 15, 1898 No more interesting fixture could have been made than that the famous Birmingham club, Aston Villa, should finish up their League season
Mayor Houlding, Liverpool and Bordeaux
Thursday, April 14 – 1898 Sir John Houlding, Mayor of Liverpool, who is now at Bordeaux, on Thursday afternoon visited the Mayor of that town.
Liverpool v The Wednesday 4-0 (League match: April 11, 1898)
April 11, 1898 X Fred Spiksley, The Wednesday F.C. (Lancashire Evening Post: October 1, 1898). X
Druids v Wrexham 1-1 (Welsh FA Cup Final: April 11, 1898)
April 11, 1898 Match: Welsh FA Cup, Final, at The Cricket Field (Oswestry). Druids – Wrexham 1-1 (1-0). Attendance: 4,500; gate receipts: £168. Referee: Mr.
English League v Scottish League 1-2 (Inter League: April 9, 1898)
April 9 1898 Match: Inter League, at Aston Lower Grounds (Villa Park, Birmingham), kick-off: 15:35. English League – Scottish League 1-2 (1-2). Attendance: 22,000. Referee:
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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