September 3, 1896 The ground of the Liverpool club at Anfield was opened to the public last evening, when fully 1,000 spectators were present to
Author: kjehan
I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
Liverpool Reserves v Rochdale 2-1 (League match: September 2, 1896)
September 2, 1896 Match: Lancashire Combination, at Anfield. Liverpool Reserves – Rochdale 2-1 (1-0). Attendance: 1,200. Liverpool (2-3-5): Willie Donnelly, Matt McQueen, Billy Dunlop, John
Liverpool win at Olive Grove
September 2, 1896 That Liverpool have still a following of their own was exemplified by the enthusiastic crowd that assembled at the Central Station to
First match of the German footballers
Tuesday, September 1 – 1896 The German Football Association team, which landed at Queensborough yesterday morning, opened their English tour with a match against the
The Wednesday v Liverpool 1-2 (League match: September 1, 1896)
September 1, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Olive Grove, kick-off: 17:00. The Wednesday – Liverpool 1-2 (1-2). Attendance: 3,000. Referee: Mr. J.H. Strawson
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (October 31, 1896)
October 31, 1896 * Tom Watson has got Andy McCowie of Cambuslang Hibs for Liverpool, and fresh captures are expected. * If the Anfielders wish
Season preview 1896-97: Liverpool F.C. (Athletic News)
August 31, 1896 The enthusiasm is as great at Anfield as at Goodison Park, and equally large numbers have been present at the two practices.
Season preview 1896-97: Liverpool F.C. (Lancashire Evening Post)
August 29, 1896 With the admission to the First Division of the League, the Liverpool club have taken a new lease of life. The ground
Second practice game at Anfield
August 28, 1896 The second practice game of Liverpool F.C. took place at Anfield Friday, and the ground was comfortably filled with local enthusiasts. Sides
The great English clubs 1896-7
August 25, 1896 All the leading Association teams are now in practice for the opening of the season of 1896-7, which will be inaugurated in
Tom Watson’s first day in office
Monday, August 24 – 1896 Mr. Tom Watson left Sunderland on Saturday morning, for Liverpool, where he commenced his duties as secretary of the Liverpool
Ticket prices at Anfield 1896/97
Saturday, August 22 – 1896 The committee of the Liverpool F.C. had a very pleasant meeting last Tuesday evening at headquarters, and among other business
10s 6d for a season ticket at Anfield 1896/97
Saturday, August 22 – 1896 The committee of the Liverpool FC had a very pleasant meeting last Tuesday evening at headquarters, and among other business
Practice game at Anfield before 15,000 spectators
August 20, 1896 Practice games, preparatory to the serious business of the football season, have once again come into fashion, and the enthusiastic crowd, numbering
The Liverpool F.C. picnic of 1896
August 8, 1896 The small, but beautiful village of Freshfield was the chosen rendezvous last Saturday for the annual outing of the committee, players, and
Little Willie Michael from the Hearts arrives in Liverpool
August 8, 1896 Activity in the football field might have been seen this week had you taken a walk to Goodison Park or Anfield Road.
Tom Watson with a good eye for talent
Wednesday, August 5 – 1896 It is not the weather to turn one’s thoughts to football, but, seeing that there is only one more month
No Chippendale at Anfield
August 1, 1896 The full list of Liverpool’s players who are to uphold he honour of the Anfielders next season is: – Harry Storer and
Frank Brettell to Bolton Wanderers
August 1, 1896 It is somewhat of a coincidence that just at the moment that the Liverpool club is securing a secretary in the person
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (August 1, 1896)
August 1, 1896 * It may be stated that a friendly fixture has been arranged between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park for Easter Monday,
Interview with Mr. Frank Brettell
July 28, 1896 The Wanderers` new secretary Interview with Mr. Brettell As is pretty well known by now, at the meeting of the Bolton Wanderers`
Football League meeting (July 28, 1896)
July 28, 1896 A meeting of the Management Committee was held at the Oberon Hotel, Grimsby, on Tuesday. There were present – Messrs. John James
Tom Watson appointed secretary of Liverpool F.C.
Monday, July 27 – 1896 We understand that Mr. Tom Watson has been appointed secretary of the Liverpool FC. The Liverpool club are to be
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (July 25, 1896)
July 25, 1896 * Aston Villa are credited with the promise to urge the extension of the League to 20 clubs, but the onus of
Neil Kerr in yachting accident on the Clyde
Friday, July 24 – 1896 Neil Kerr, the old Cowlair-Rangers-Liverpool player, and who in years gone by has played on Gayfield Park, was on Saturday
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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