March 2, 1897 The Burnley committee have secured Willie Ferguson, of the Celtic, who plays either outside or inside left. A wire was received yesterday
Author: kjehan
I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
Sunderland v Burnley 1-1 (League match: March 2, 1897)
March 2, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Newcastle Road. Sunderland – Burnley 1-1 (0-1). Attendance: 3,000. Sunderland (2-3-5): Ned Doig, Robert McNeill, Donald
Meeting of the Football Association (March 1, 1897)
March 1, 1897 Mr. John Charles Clegg presided over a meeting of the Football Association`s council, held at the offices, 61, Chancery Lane, London, yesterday
Finally delightful weather in Liverpool
March 1, 1897 The weather, always a popular topic of conversation, is rarely an agreeable one at this period of the year. Growling has been
Get to know Harry Bradshaw
February 28, 1897 Harry Bradshaw, who appeared as outside left in the Association team which nine days ago obtained a victory for England over Ireland
Everton v Blackburn Rovers 2-0 (FA Cup: February 27, 1897)
February 27, 1897 Match: FA Cup, Third Round, at Goodison Park. Everton – Blackburn Rovers 2-0 (1-0). Attendance: 20,000 (16,000 at time of kick-off); gate
Preston North End v Aston Villa 1-1 (FA Cup: February 27, 1897)
February 27, 1897 Match: FA Cup, Third Round, at Deepdale. Preston North End – Aston Villa 1-1 (1-0). Attendance: 14,000; gate receipts: £867 17s. Preston
Newtown v Knighton 1-0 (FA Cup: February 27, 1897)
February 27, 1897 Match: Welsh FA Cup, Semi Final, at Shrewsbury. Newtown – Knighton 1-0 (1-0). Attendance: 200. Referee: Mr. McIlwraith; linesmen: Messrs. D. Smith
Liverpool v Nottingham Forest 1-1 (FA Cup: February 27, 1897)
February 27, 1897 Match: FA Cup, Third Round, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:30. Liverpool – Nottingham Forest 1-1 (1-1). Attendance: 16,000; gate receipt: £390. Referee: Mr.
Somerset v Dorset 2-1 (Inter County: February 28, 1897)
February 27, 1897 Match: Inter County, at Yeovil. Somerset – Dorset 2-1 (1-0). Attendance: 1,000. Somerset (2-3-5): Wyatt, Sheldon +9. Dorset (2-3-5): Onslaw +10. The
Clapton v Third Grenadier Guards 3-1 (London Cup: February 27, 1897)
February 27, 1897 Match: London Senior Cup, at Spotted Dog Grounds, Upton. Clapton – Third Grenadier Guards 2-3 (2-1). Attendance: 3,000. The goals: 2-2 Sheeran,
London Caledonians v Grantham Rovers 2-1 (Friendly: February 27, 1897)
February 27, 1897 Match: Friendly, at Caledonian Park. Attendance: 3,000. London Caledonian – Grantham Rovers 2-0 (2-0). The goals: 1-0 Hoare, 2-0 Hunter.
Corinthians v West Bromwich 3-1 (Friendly: February 27, 1897)
February 27, 1897 Match: Friendly, at Queen’s Club, West Kensington. Corinthians – West Bromwich Albion 3-1 (1-0). Attendance: ‘Large’. Corinthians (2-3-5): West Bromwich (2-3-5): The
Brentford v Bromley 3-1 (London Cup: February 27, 1897)
February 27, 1897 Match: London Senior Cup, at Brentford. Brentford – Bromley 3-1. Attendance: 1,000. Brentford (2-3-5): Bromley (2-3-5): The goals: XX
Whites v Colours 1-2 (International trial: February 25, 1897)
February 25, 1897 Match: Welsh International trial match, at The Cunnings (Newtown). Whites v Colours 1-2 (1-0). Attendance: *Good*. Referee: Mr. Townsend (Newtown); linesmen: Messrs.
England beat Ireland at Trent Bridge
February 22, 1897 As nearly everybody expected, the English Eleven at Nottingham on Saturday were altogether too good for the Irishmen. Playing with easy precision
Tom Dodds to train Liverpool at Freshfield
February 20, 1897 For their important cup tie with Nottingham Forest next weekend the team will go to straight to Freshfield. Play will be under
England v Ireland 6-0 (International: February 20, 1897)
February 20, 1897 International, British Championship, at Trent Bridge (Nottingham). England – Ireland 6-0 (3-0). Attendance: 13,490. Referee: Mr. T. Robertson (Scottish FA), linesmen: Messrs.
Robert Neill and George Allan for international honours?
February 19, 1897 The Anglo-Scots for the international trial is to be selected from: Goal, Ned Doig (Sunderland); backs, Jimmy Methven (Derby County), John Somerville
England v Ireland: Harry Bradshaw to play
February 17, 1897 The Press Association is officially informed that Charles Athersmith, of Aston Villa, will take the place of Billy Bassett, as outside right
Liverpool draw Forest in Cup
February 15, 1897 In a meeting at the FA in London the draw for the 3rd round of the FA cup gave the following result:
Back to Freshfield again
February 13, 1897 After the match at West Bromwich, the Liverpool team returned to town, and afterwards proceeded to Freshfield, where they spent Sunday. From
Liverpool to open the new Aston Villa ground?
February 12, 1897 The Aston Lower Grounds are fast nearing completion, and the club manager expects the opening ceremony to the honour of Liverpool, who
Liverpool F.C. Theatrical Gala 1897
February 11, 1897 Some years ago the citizens of Liverpool hit upon a merry method of making money and a noble way of spending them.
Cup tie at Bolton postponed
February 8, 1897 Liverpool should have played their postponed Lancashire Cup tie with Bolton Wanderers today, but, owing to the latter being ordered by the
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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