December 26, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Turf Moor, kick-off: 14:15. Burnley – Liverpool 4-1 (3-1). Attendance: 9,000; gate receipts: £200. Referee: Mr.
Author: kjehan
I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
A classical encounter at Anfield
December 26, 1896 Liverpool v Aston Villa. The visit of the League champions to Anfield yesterday aroused a considerable amount of interest, and there were
Liverpool v Aston Villa (League match: December 25, 1896)
December 25, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:00. Liverpool – Aston Villa 3-3 (2-2). Attendance: 15,000. Liverpool (2-3-5): Harry Storer, Archie
“No” to liquors at football matches
December 23, 1896 The Church Temperance Society of the Liverpool Diocese has issued a circular letter to all the county and borough Magistrates in the
Height and weight of the Liverpool players 1896-97
December 21, 1896 Questions and answers to correspondents: 1)The internationals are McQueen, Neill, Latta, Becton, and Geary. McCowie is a junior international. 2) The height
Not everything seems to be ok
Monday, December 21 – 1896 The Liverpool League team, including Jimmy Ross and Thomas Cleghorn – John Holmes’ ankle being still in an unsound condition
Derby County v Liverpool 3-2 (League match: December 19, 1896)
December 19, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Baseball Ground, kick-off: 14:15. Derby County – Liverpool 3-2 (2-1). Attendance: 6,000. Referee: Mr. J. Fox.
Liverpool Reserves v Bolton Wanderers Reserves 2-1 (League match: December 19, 1896)
December 19, 1896 Match: Lancashire Combination, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:15. Liverpool Reserves – Bolton Wanderers Reserves 2-1 (2-0). Liverpool (2-3-5): Willie Donnelly, Matt McQueen, Billy
Guinea tickets at half price
Saturday, December 19 – 1896 The Liverpool committee have once more shown in a practical manner their desire to meet the wishes of their supporters
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (December 19, 1896)
December 19, 1896 * Jimmy Ross will not be able to captain his team on the field of play for the next fortnight at least.
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: December 14, 1896
December 14, 1896 The fates appear to be decidedly unfavourable in respect to weather when the Liverpool League team are performing on their own territory,
The Wednesday v Wolves 0-0 (League match: December 12, 1896)
December 12, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Olive Grove. The Wednesday – Wolves 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 2,000. The Wednesday (2-3-5): Jimmy Massey, Jimmy
Bury Reserves v Liverpool Reserves 3-2 (League match: December 12, 1896)
December 12, 1896 Match: Lancashire Combination, at Gigg Lane. Bury Reserves – Liverpool Reserves 3-2 (2-1). Bury (2-3-5): Liverpool (2-3-5): Willie Donnelly, Bill Keech, Billy
Liverpool v Bury 3-1 (League match: December 12, 1896)
December 12, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick off: 14:15 Liverpool – Bury 3-1 (2-0) Attendance: 6,000 Liverpool (2-3-5): Harry Storer; Matt
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (December 12, 1896)
December 12, 1896 * The appearance at Anfield last Saturday with the Fleetwood Rangers, of the once famous North End flier Jack Gordon, was an
Tom Fitchie scored 20 goals in one match
Thursday, December 10 – 1896 A smart little youth called Tommy Fitchie played for the South London boys against the Westminster boys on Saturday last
The Theatrical Gala once again a success
Wednesday, December 9 – 1896 A meeting was held yesterday at the Alexandra Hotel, Dale-street, of the executive-committee of the Annual Theatrical Football Gala, when
The draw for the Lancashire Cup
Tuesday, December 8 – 1896 A largely attended meeting of the executive of the Lancashire Football Association was held at Blackburn last night, Mr. D.
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: December 7, 1896
December 7, 1896 For their preliminary canter in the first round of the Lancashire Cup Liverpool had Fleetwood Rangers as opponents, and the appearance of
John Lyden transferred to Wolverhampton Wanderers
Saturday, December 5 – 1896 The Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday night secured the transfer of John Lyden, inside right forward of the Chorley Club, for
Liverpool v Fleetwood Rangers 9-0 (Lancashire Cup: December 5, 1896)
December 5, 1896 Match: Lancashire Cup, First Round, at Anfield, kick off: 14:30. Liverpool – Fleetwood Rangers 9-0 (5-0). Attendance: 1,500. Referee: Mr. McGill. Liverpool
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (December 5, 1896)
December 5, 1896 * Frank Becton is training with Liverpool once more, and it is quite on the cards that era long he may be
Alf Milward suspended one week for kicking John McCartney
November 30, 1896 A meeting of a special sub-committee of the Lancashire Association appointed to deal with offences on the field was held last night,
Everton v Burnley 6-0 (League match: November 28, 1896)
November 28, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Goodison Park. Everton – Burnley 6-0 (3-0). Attendance: 10,000. Everton (2-3-5): John Patrick, David Storrier, Smart
Narrow win for Burnley
November 25, 1896 One of the most pleasing second eleven games that has been seen at Turf Moor was witnessed there on Saturday between the
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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