February 13, 1896 Fortunately for the charities of Liverpool, the weather was as good as its word yesterday. For several days before it had been
Author: kjehan
I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
Footballers at the baths
Wednesday, February 12 – 1896 The Liverpool football team arrived on Wednesday night, and took up their quarters at the Royal Hotel, where they intend
Friendly encounter at Deepdale
February 8, 1896 Both these teams having been relieved from any responsibility in connection with the Lancashire Cup competition beyond the first round, home-and-away friendly
Preston North End v Liverpool 3-2 (Friendly: February 8, 1896)
February 8, 1896 Match: Friendly, at Deepdale, kick-off 15:10. Preston North End – Liverpool 3-2 (1-1). Attendance: 1,000. Referee: Mr. Stott (Rawtenstall). Preston North End
Why the poor attendance in the Cup tie?
February 5, 1896 A letter was read from the Liverpool Football Club complaining of the action of the Liverpool District Association in playing a Liverpool
Albert Woolley @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Albert Woolley on PlayUpLiverpool. About Albert Woolley: Born: 1870, Hockley. Passed away: February 4 – 1896, Moss Side, Manchester. Position: Outside left.
Liverpool v Millwall Athletic 4-1 (FA Cup: February 1, 1896)
February 1, 1896 Match: FA Cup, First Round, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:30. Liverpool – Millwall Athletic 4-1 (2-1). Attendance: 7,000. Referee: Mr. J. Adams (Birmingham);
John Campbell transferred to Liverpool
Saturday, February 1 – 1896 Liverpool have signed John Campbell, left half, from Cliftonville. (Sheffield Daily Telegraph, 01-02-1896)
Neill and Walker selected for the Scottish League XI
January 27, 1896 The Scottish Football League met at Glasgow yesterday and selected the following powerful team to oppose Ireland at Glasgow on February 15:
No success for John Curran
January 24, 1896 Motherwell are not succeeding so well in their League games as was anticipated. Another defeat was registered against them at Renton last
Liverpool v Woolwich Arsenal 3-0 (League match: January 11, 1896)
January 11, 1896 X Royal Arsenal 1895 (From private book collection): Back row (left to right): Paddy O’Brien, Joe Powell, Frank McAvoy, Hollis (trainer), Caesar
Liverpool paid £100 for Storer
January 11, 1896 It is said that £100 was the price paid for the transfer of Harry Storer, the Woolwich Arsenal goalkeeper, to Liverpool. (Source:
Rotherham Town v Liverpool 0-5 (League match: January 4, 1896)
January 4, 1896 Match: Football League, Second Division, at Clifton Lane. Rotherham Town – Liverpool 0-5 (0-2). Attendance: 200. Referee: Mr. F. Townsend. Rotherham Town
Liverpool v Manchester City
January 2, 1896 The visit of the Manchester City team created the greatest amount of enthusiasm at Anfield yesterday. The weather was of the most
Liverpool v Manchester City 3-1 (League match: January 1, 1896)
January 1, 1896 Match: Football League, Second Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:30. Liverpool – Manchester City 3-1 (0-0). Attendance: 20,000. Referee: Mr. J. Lewis (Blackburn).
The lions of the Second Division
January 1, 1896 Burton Wanderers and Manchester City are still the lions of the Second Division, with Liverpool prowling angrily behind them. Liverpool in this
Oliver Fairclough transferred to Woolwich Arsenal
December 30, 1895 To take the place of Harry Storer, whom they have allowed to go to Liverpool, the Woolwich Arsenal authorities have bought Oliver
West Bromwich Albion v Liverpool abandoned (Friendly: December 28, 1895)
December 28, 1895 Match: Friendly, at Stoney Lane. West Bromwich Albion – Liverpool (match abandoned). West Bromwich (2-3-5): Liverpool (2-3-5): Harry Storer, Archie Goldie, Billy
A time-saving method of condemnation
December 28, 1895 Scottish football authorities, discussing the recent resolution of the English Association which suspends for at least a month any player who may
Scottish FA to allow professionals?
December 28, 1895 At the next meeting of the executive of the Scottish Football Association we hear the will be an important discussion as to
Bolton Wanderers v Liverpool
December 26, 1895 At Burden Park. Only three of the Wanderers’ first team turned out, but Stewart, the Scotch amateur, and the newly-signed Manchester City
Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool 0-1 (Friendly: December 26, 1895)
December 26, 1895 Match: Friendly, at Ewood Park. Blackburn Rovers – Liverpool 0-1 (0-0). Attendance: 2,000. Referee: Mr. Thomas Helme. Blackburn Rovers (2-3-5): Adam Ogilvie,
Liverpool v Bolton Wanderers.
December 26, 1895 These clubs met in a friendly warfare at Bolton yesterday. Neither side was at its full strength, the respective names being: –
Bolton Wanderers v Liverpool 0-0 (Friendly: December 25, 1895)
December 25, 1895 Match: Friendly, at Burnden Park. Bolton Wanderers – Liverpool 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 4,000. Bolton Wanderers (2-3-5): John Sutcliffe, Bob Davies, Ned Hamilton,
Lincoln City v Liverpool 0-1 (League match: December 21, 1895)
December 21, 1895 Match: Football League, Second Division, at Sincil Bank, kick-off: 14:30. Lincoln City – Liverpool 0-1 (0-1). Attendance: 1,500. Referee: Mr. White (Grimsby).
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