September 12, 1896 * A certain Liverpool director is strongly of the opinion that the close passing game is almost played out, as it is
Category: Club news
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
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
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,
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
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (July 18, 1896)
July 18, 1896 * The very fact of Liverpool’s great strength last season, but especially in the test games, adds tremendous interest in Everton circles,
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (July 4, 1896)
July 4, 1896 * Malcolm McVean is very reticent as to where he is going to next season, but we strongly fancy he returned to
Thomas Cleghorn and John Holmes re-sign
May 16, 1896 Thomas Cleghorn and John Holmes came to terms with Liverpool last Saturday, and their supporters are much pleased that their good work
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field
Saturday, May 16 – 1896 * Mr Clementson’s generosity in presenting the Liverpool FC players with gold medals should do him no harm as a
Liverpool again with a reserve team
Monday, May 9 – 1896 Liverpool FC have proved their wisdom in running a second team next season: but, of course, they will require some
Liverpool school-boys at Anfield
Saturday, May 9 – 1896 A school football match between the Liverpool Boys and the Sheffield boys took place at Anfield on Saturday, on the
– Liverpool are top class!
April 30, 1896 Mr. Harry Lockett, the secretary of the English Football League, says that the Liverpool team, on the display of the last two
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: April 20, 1896 (Liverpool Mercury)
April 20, 1896 The test matches were perhaps viewed with greater general interest than the evolutions of the Crystal Palace, and it must be said
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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