February 6, 1897 Of the medical charities with which the city happily abounds none have stronger claims to the considerate support of the public than
Author: kjehan
I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
North End Reserve v Liverpool Reserve
February 6, 1896 Played at Deepdale, before nearly 3,000 spectators. Both teams pressed in turn, then North End had a couple of corners, after which
Preston North End Reserves v Liverpool Reserves 1-0 (Friendly: February 6, 1897)
February 6, 1897 Match: friendly, at Deepdale, kick-off: 15:15. Preston North End Reserves – Liverpool Reserves 1-0 (0-0). Attendance: 3,000. Preston North End (2-3-5): Peter
Stoke v Liverpool 6-1 (League match: February 6, 1897)
February 6, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Victoria Grounds, kick-off: 15:00. Stoke – Liverpool 6-1 (2-1). Attendance: 7,000. Referee: Mr. J. Fox. Stoke
Liverpool’s Harry Bradshaw for England
February 3, 1897 For the first Association international match of the season, which takes place at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Saturday, February 20, the following
Meeting of the Football Association (February 3, 1897)
February 3, 1897 At, 61, Chancery-lane, London, Dr Morley (Blackburn) presided over a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Association. The principal business was
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: February 1, 1897 (Liverpool Mercury)
February 1, 1897 Liverpool were almost universally acknowledged to have an easy task on hand in the first round of the English Cup Competition, for,
Liverpool v Burton Swifts
February 1, 1897 Liverpool v Burton Swifts. This match in the cup competition was played at Anfield, before 4,000 spectators. Both teams were strongly represented,
Burnden Park battle postponed
February 1, 1897 The replayed Lancashire Cup tie between Liverpool and the Bolton Wanderers was arranged to take place at Burnden Park, Bolton, Monday afternoon.
Liverpool v Burton Swifts 4-3 (FA Cup: January 30, 1897)
January 30, 1897 Key note: “Liverpool were almost universally acknowledged to have an easy task on hand in the first round of the English Cup
Irish League v Scottish League 0-2 (Inter League: January 30, 1897)
January 30, 1897 International: Inter League, at Solitude (Belfast). Irish League – Scottish League 0-2 (0-1). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. James Torrans (Irish FA); linesmen:
Harry Storer on loan to Hibernian
January 20, 1897 The Hibernians are without the services of Patrick McCall, their goalkeeper, who is being treated for injuries at Matlock House, Manchester, and
Liverpool v Stoke 1-0 (League match: January 16, 1897)
January 16, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:45. Liverpool – Stoke 1-0 (1-0). Attendance: 10,000. Referee: Mr. L.W. Furness. Liverpool (2-3-5):
Time for charities again
January 16, 1897 Governed by a sense of the claims of the Hospital for Consumption and the Stanley Hospital, the committee of the forthcoming theatrical
New lease of life for Fred Geary
January 14, 1897 Fred Geary, the old English international, now playing for Liverpool, seems to have got a new lease of life. His form in
Liverpool invited to the Bass Charity Cup
January 11, 1897 The Liverpool club has been favoured with an invitation to participate in the Bass Charity Cup Competition, which has been accepted. There
Wolves v Liverpool 1-2 (League match: January 9, 1897)
January 9, 1897 Key note: “Wolverhampton Wanderers received a visit from the Liverpool team, and a capital struggle ensued between them. The Wolves forced the
Liverpool paid £2 for George Allan
January 7, 1897 Mr. John James Bentley has this week a good word for George Allan, the Liverpool centre. He is a Bo’ness lad, and
The date set for the Theatrical Football Gala
January 6, 1897 Tentatively the date of the annual theatrical football gala, in aid of medical charities of the city, has been chosen, namely, the
Liverpool v Sheffield United 0-0 (League match: January 2, 1897)
January 2, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:30. Liverpool – Sheffield United 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. J. West. Liverpool
Liverpool in special training
January 1, 1897 The Liverpool team who have been training at Freshfield for nearly a fortnight, left the Exchange Station Friday at quarter to one
Bolton Wanderers v Liverpool 1-4 (League match: January 1, 1897)
January 1, 1897 Key note: “The Liverpool team who have been training at Freshfield for nearly a fortnight, left the Exchange Station Friday at quarter
Liverpool Reserves v Preston North End Reserves 1-3 (League match: January 1, 1897)
January 1, 1897 Match: Lancashire Combination, at Anfield, kick off: 14:00. Liverpool Reserves – Preston North End Reserves 1-3 (1-1). Liverpool (2-3-5): Harry Storer, Matt
English Athletic Notes
December 31, 1896 * Liverpool are averse to publishing their gates. * Sheffield United are described as the lightest team in the English League. *
Liverpool Reserves v Burnley Reserves 2-0 (League match: December 26, 1896)
December 26, 1896 Match: Lancashire Combination, at Anfield. Liverpool Reserves – Burnley reserves 2-0 (2-0). Attendance: 2,000. Liverpool (2-3-5): Matt McQueen, Billy Dunlop, Joe McQue,
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