Saturday, March 2 – 1878 We understand that Mr. William Barclay has entered on his duties as superintendent of the Industrial schools at Oakbank in
Author: kjehan
I just love the history of Liverpool F.C. and football in general. The earlier the better.
The “Jerry” Builders from Everton
Saturday, February 16 – 1878 We remember, many years ago, being amused at the term, then very much in vogue in Liverpool, of “Jerry” builders.
Industrial school appointment for William Barclay
Thursday, February 7 – 1878 Mr. W.E. Barclay, head schoolmaster of the Bolton Industrial School, and son of Mr. David Barclay, governor of the Malone
Queens Park v Glasgow Rangers 4-0 (Glasgow Charity Cup Final: April 28, 1877)
April 28, 1877 Match: Glasgow Charity Cup, Final, at Hampden Park. Queens Park – Glasgow Rangers 4-0 (4-0). Attendance: 10,000. Queens Park (2-2-6): John Dickson,
Wanderers v Oxford University 2-1 (English FA Cup Final: March 24, 1877)
March 24, 1877 Match: English FA Cup, Final, at Kennington Oval, kick-off: 14:30. Wanderers – Oxford University 2-1 (0-1) aet (1-1 full time). Attendance: 3,000.
A Church Club for Liverpool
April 17, 1876 A club, called “The Church Club,” has been formed in Liverpool. The leading men in this new organisation are well-known local Conservatives;
Scotland v Wales 4-0 (International: March 25, 1876)
March 25, 1876 Match: International, Friendly, at West of Scotland Cricket Ground, kick-off: 15:30. Scotland – Wales 4-0 (1-0). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. Turner. Scotland
Wanderers v Old Etonians 3-0 (English FA Cup Final, replay: March 18, 1876)
March 18, 1876 Match: English FA Cup, Final, replay, at Kennington Oval. Wanderers – Old Etonians 3-0 (2-0). Attendance: 3,500. Referee: Mr. William Rawson (Oxford
Third Edinburgh Rifle Volunteers v Thistle 6-0 (East of Scotland Shield: March 11, 1876)
March 11, 1876 Match: East of Scotland Shield, Final, at The Meadows. Third Edinburgh Rifle Volunteers – Thistle 6-0. Umpires: Messrs. Donnelly and O’Brien. 3e
Wanderers v Old Etonians 1-1 (English FA Cup Final: March 11, 1876)
March 11, 1876 Match: English FA Cup, Final, at Kennington Oval, kick-off: 15:25. Wanderers – Old Etonians 1-1 (1-0). Attendance: 2,000. Referee: Mr. W.S. Buchanan
Scotland winning 3-0 against England
March 4, 1876 The international match between the eleven of all England and the eleven of all Scotland took place on Saturday last at Partick,
Scotland v England 3-0 (International friendly: March 4, 1876)
March 4, 1876 Match: International, Friendly, at West of Scotland Cricket Ground, kick-off: 15:30. Scotland – England 3-0 (3-0). Attendance: 15,000. Referee: Mr. William Mitchell
Wales v Scotland
March 4, 1876 The forthcoming Football Match between picked representatives of Wales and Scotland is looked forward to with considerable interest by all lovers of
Edinburgh Academicals beat Liverpool 2-0
Saturday, January 8 – 1876 A football match between the Edinburgh Academicals and the Liverpool Club was played at Liverpool on Saturday afternoon. The weather
Church v Blackburn Rovers 1-1 (Friendly: December 11, 1875)
December 11, 1875 Match, friendly, at Church’s ground. Church – Blackburn Rovers 1-1 (0-1). Church (2-2-6): G. Barnes; J. Kenyon, D. Hesketh; D. Talbot (C),
Elections of West Derby Guardians
Saturday, April 17 – 1875 The returns of the voting for persons nominated fr the township of Everton for the West Derby Board of Guardians
The election of Guardians
Wednesday, April 7 – 1875 It appears that Constitutional and Working Men’s Conservative Association have other duties to discharge than those connected with parliamentary or
Royal Engineers v Old Etonians 2-0 (English FA Cup Final, replay: March 16, 1875)
March 16, 1875 Match: English FA Cup, Final, replay, at Kennington Oval, kick-off: 15:30. Royal Engineers – Old Etonians 2-0 (1-0). Attendance: 3,000. Referee: Mr.
Royal Engineers v Old Etonians 1-1 (English FA Cup Final: March 13, 1875)
March 13, 1875 Match: English FA Cup, Final, at Kennington Oval, kick-off: 15:35. Royal Engineers – Old Etonians 1-1 (0-1), after extra time. Attendance: 1,000.
John Houlding selling freehold property
Tuesday, January 12 – 1875 (Liverpool Mercury, 12-01-1875)
Piece of land for sale
Tuesday, July 7 – 1874 (Liverpool Mercury, 07-07-1874) Note: I suspect this can be the plot of land that John Houlding’s Stanley House was build
Queen’s Park v Clydesdale 2-0 (FA Cup Final: March 21, 1874)
March 21, 1874 Match: Scottish FA Cup, Final, at Hampden Park (Mount Florida). Queen’s Park – Clydesdale 2-0 (0-0). Attendance: 2,000. Referee: Mr. James McIntyre
Elections of West Derby Guardians
March 19, 1874 Messrs Edisbury, Neep, and Tyrer, retiring members, and Messrs. John Houlding, Smith, and Pye, new members, have been nominated as candidates for
Oxford University v Royal Engineers 2-0 (English FA Cup Final: March 14, 1874)
March 14, 1874 Match: English FA Cup, Final, at Kennington Oval, kick-off: 15:15. Oxford University – Royal Engineers 2-0 (2-0). Attendance: 1,600. Referee: Mr. Alfred
Scotland v England 2-1 (International: March 7, 1874)
March 7, 1874 International: Friendly match, at West of Scotland Cricket Ground (Partick). Scotland – England 2-1 (1-1). Attendance: 7,000. Referee: Mr. Archibald Rae (Scotland).
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