Friday, October 16 – 1896 The committee of the Liverpool Club have, it is understood, signed on two new players in the persons of Alex
Author: kjehan
I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
Essex v Suffolk 2-3 (Inter County: October 14, 1896)
October 14, 1896 Match: Inter Association, at Chelmsford, kick-off: 15:15. Essex – Suffolk 2-3 (2-0). Referee: Lieutenant Simpson (London FA). Essex (2-3-5): S. McCappin (Barking
Chaotic horse traffic outside Anfield
Tuesday, October 13 – 1896 Tuebrook Police Court – Vehicles at football matches Joseph Waddington, coachman, living in Victoria-square, was summoned for driving four horses
The first road for motor cars to be revealed
Friday, October 9 – 1896 The streets of London are soon to be further enlivened by the opening of the motor traffic, the rules for
Liverpool’s downfall at Goodison Park
Monday, October 5 – 1896 Never in the history of local football has such a widespread feeling of intense interest been aroused as was engendered
Two teams in white jerseys
October 3, 1896 At Deepdale, before 4,000 spectators. Teams: Preston North End Reserves: John Wright, Bob Howarth, Hugh Dunn, Billy Greer, Wilding, Thomas Eccleston, William
Everton v Liverpool 2-1 (League match: October 3, 1896)
October 3, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Goodison Park, kick-off: 16:00. Everton – Liverpool 2-1 (2-0). Attendance: 37,500 (45,000 start of second half);
Aberdeenshire v Invernesshire 4-1 (Inter County: October 3, 1896)
October 3, 1896 Match: Inter County, at Cattofield (Aberdeen). Aberdeenshire – Invernesshire 4-1 (0-1). Aberdeenshire (2-3-5): Smyth, Davidson, Ross, D. Currie, Low, Thom. Ritchie, Hogg
Preston North End Reserves v Liverpool Reserves 2-3 (League match: October 3, 1896)
October 3, 1896 Match: Lancashire Combination, at Deepdale. Preston North End Reserves – Liverpool Reserves 2-3 (1-2). Attendance: 4,000. Preston North End (2-3-5): John Wright,
Little about Jimmy Ross
Monday, September 28 – 1896 Here is what a London paper says about Jimmy Ross, of Liverpool: – He has done inestimable service for Lancashire
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (September 26, 1896)
September 26, 1896 * Alex Nisbet, of Liverpool, says Molyneux is the best back that Everton possesses, and Alec is no mean judge. * What
John McCartney in a jury court in Hamilton
Thursday, September 24 – 1896 Hamilton. – Sheriff and Jury Court. – Before Sheriff Mair and a jury yesterday Archibald McPherson, coachman, and John McCartney,
Howard Spencer quite a tennis player
September 22, 1896 Spencer, the capable football player, who has gained such a reputation for judgment and reliability since he joined Aston Villa, is also
Four Scottish footballers leaving Darwen
September 22, 1896 A mild sensation has been caused in East Lancashire football circles by the fact that four Scotch members of the Darwen club
Jack Stephenson and Tommy Southart transferred to Liverpool
September 21, 1896 Tommy Southart, the local of Fir Vale, is a promising local, and together with Jack Stephenson have been signed up. The latter
Football fever in Liverpool
Saturday, September 19 – 1896 The fact that Mr. Tom Watson has accepted the secretaryship of the Liverpool club – at a salary of £300
To get one back
Saturday, September 19 – 1896 That Liverpool committee man who so carefully sent his guinea subscription to the Anfield treasurer in penny stamps is well
Everton: get your act together!
September 19, 1896 And now ye gentleman of the Everton club, don’t you think that Liverpool’s actions in aiding your club’s old captain is a
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (September 19, 1896)
September 19, 1896 ** The Liverpool supporters are already speculating as to the number of their players who will be selected for international honours. **
Reinstated amateur footballers
September 17, 1896 The following Lancashire professional footballers have been reinstated amateurs by the Football Association: – George Brown, Macclesfield; James Murray, Blackburn Rovers; Thomas
Dickie Boyle`s benefit match
September 14, 1896 Dickie Boyle`s Benefit match. Everton played the Anglo Scots at Goodison Park. Anglo Scots` trail team: Willie Donnelly (Liverpool); Matt McQueen (Liverpool),
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (September 12, 1896)
September 12, 1896 * A certain Liverpool director is strongly of the opinion that the close passing game is almost played out, as it is
Liverpool v Bolton Wanderers 0-2 (League match: September 7, 1896)
September 7, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 17:30. Liverpool – Bolton Wanderers 0-2 (0-0). Attendance: 10,000. Referee: Mr. H. Dale. Liverpool
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: September 7, 1896
September 7, 1896 Liverpool signalised their readmission within the charmed circle of the First Leaguists by a brilliant victory over the Blades at Olive Grove.
Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool 1-0 (League match: September 5, 1896)
September 5, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Ewood Park, kick-off: 15:30. Blackburn Rovers – Liverpool 1-0 (1-0). Attendance: 5,000. Referee: Mr. C.E. Sutcliffe.
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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