November 7, 1896 * Two of the Liverpool directors have been religiously busy this week in promoting the deserving welfare of the homes for destitute
Category: Club news
Why Liverpool refused Becton for Villa
Saturday, November 7 – 1896 The refusal of Liverpool to treat with Aston Villa for the transfer of Frank Becton is thus explained. Last year
County duty for Cleghorn
Thursday, November 5 – 1896 At a meeting of the Lancashire Football Association Selection Committee, at Blackburn, the team to represent Lancashire in the match
Becton for sale – but not for Aston Villa
Thursday, November 5 – 1896 Discussions are now taking place in every football resort in the kingdom on the present enormous prices demanded by clubs
The best paid reserve-player at £4 a week
November 5, 1896 The Liverpudlians have opened their eyes at last to the fact that Robert Neill and Willie Michael are able to perform in
The funeral of Mrs. Houlding
Wednesday, November 4 – 1896 On Wednesday, in the presence of a large assemblage, the remains of Mrs Houlding, wife of Alderman John Houlding, of
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: November 2, 1896
November 2, 1896 The victory of Liverpool over West Bromwich Albion on foreign soil affords further evidence of the skill of the local team, and
Liverpool to play Fleetwood Rangers
Thursday, October 29 – 1896 A meeting of the Lancashire Association was held last evening, at the Spread Eagle Hotel, Manchester, where the draw for
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (October 24, 1896)
October 24, 1896 * Clark, of Liverpool, is reported to have received his quietus. * Tom Watson may yet have Gillespie and Miller performing on
Becton and McQue in the cold
Saturday, October 24 – 1896 Becton, the old North Ender, has been given a rest by the Liverpool directors, and one that he will feel
Hannah steps out for Clyde
Thursday, October 22 – 1896 The demands of the business of football are about as serious as those of every day commercial life. Here we
Duo signed from Everton
October 19, 1896 The Everton club has received the transfers of Alex Latta and Harry Mainman from their neighbours for a consideration, and people are
Telegraphic facilities at Anfield
Monday, October 19 – 1896 It is left to Liverpool to lead the in many things in football. The latest thing we hear is the
Liverpool’s succesful weekend tour
Monday, October 19 – 1896 The form displayed by the Liverpudlians in their recent matches has been of exceptional merit, and fully warranted the success
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (October 17, 1896)
October 17, 1896 * Has Robert Neill, of the Liverpool Reserve, had a trial afforded him to-day? If so, his great fond wish is realised.
Becton relegated to the reserves
Saturday, October 17 – 1896 Frank Becton failed to turn out for training last week, and the Anfield committee had no other choice but to
Football League meeting (October 16, 1896)
October 16, 1896 A meeting of the Emergency Committee of the Football League was held last night, in Manchester. Mr John James Bentley in the
Latta and Mainman from across the park
Friday, October 16 – 1896 The committee of the Liverpool Club have, it is understood, signed on two new players in the persons of Alex
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
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
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. **
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),
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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