March 25, 1956 For the second time in five weeks, and the third time in under a year, Liverpool F.C. have lost another of their
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The death of Mr. William John Harrop
February 21, 1956 Mr. William John Harrop, chairman of Liverpool Football Club, died at his home in Marlborough Road, Liverpool, early yesterday at the age
Liverpool scout: Jack Dugnolle
January 18, 1956 Jack Dugnolle, former coach to Worthing Football Club, is a southern area scout for Liverpool, the Football League (Division II) club. While
Footballers appear with dance band
January 6, 1956 Two well-known junior footballers – Sam and Jack Wilson, who played goalkeeper and centre-half respectively for Coltness United – have been seen
Youth star Jimmy Melia to make his debut
December 15, 1955 Another star of England’s Youth team breaks into League Soccer on Saturday, when Jimmy Melia makes his debut for Liverpool against Nottingham
Dick White’s plucky display
November 30, 1955 Dick White, formerly of Scunthorpe, has recovered from the injury received at Newcastle last week. Although he had to go off and
Other pebbles on the soccer beach
August 27, 1955 “Supposing football isn’t as clever, as entertaining as it was, there must be an explanation. Mr. William John Harrop, chairman of Liverpool
Season preview 1955-56: Liverpool F.C. (Liverpool Echo)
August 27, 1955 Last year Liverpool’s motto was “Promotion in one season.” Unfortunately that was not realised, and never really looked likely to be. Indeed,
Benefit match for Eddie Spicer
August 12, 1955 As they promised last season Liverpool have now earmarked a date to play a benefit match for Eddie Spicer, their former full
Aspirants to fame
August 8, 1955 When Manager Don Welsh and his coaches put another 50 ambitious youngsters through their paces this week-end Liverpool had “vetted” well over
Footballers v. bowlers at Lower Breck Bowling Green
August 3, 1955 Many a time disgruntled football followers, coming away from a disappointing game, have been heard to remark with scorn that the team
Liverpool F.C. appointments
August 2, 1955 Mr. McInnes becomes secretary and Bill Liddell captain Liverpool F.C. directors, holding their first meeting of the new season last night, appointed
Bradford interested in Charles Ashcroft
Thursday, May 26 – 1955 Bradford and Ipswich Town have been making inquiries for Charles Ashcroft, Liverpool’s England B goalkeeper, who was recently put on
The death of John W. Morris and George Patterson
May 8, 1955 In the space of little more than 24 hours two notable officials connected with Liverpool F.C. have passed away. In te death
The death of John Charles Rouse
February 2, 1955 Liverpool football circles will be surprised and grieved to hear of the death of Mr. John Charles Rouse, the Liverpool F.C. secretary,
Did Don watch Don Joe?
Saturday, November 20 – 1954 Mr. Don Welsh, manager of Liverpool F.C., and one of his directors watched Aberdeen ‘A’ play at Dens Park on
Liverpool Reserves for Sheffield Wednesday Reserves
August 18, 1954 The Central League side, away to Sheffield Wednesday Reserves, will be: – Charles Aschroft; Albert Childs, Steve Parr; Roy Saunders, Fred Tomley,
No Anfield surprises, but how good is the squad?
August 18, 1954 For their opening game of the season on Saturday, when Doncaster Rovers provide the opposition at Anfield, Liverpool will field the same
Liverpool mean business
August 2, 1954 At nearly all Football League centers training for the coming football season is more intensive and thorough than in any post-war season.
Bob Paisley: Liverpool’s new Central League trainer
July 13, 1954 Following on the announcement yesterday of the appointment of Phil Taylor as full-time coach to Liverpool F.C., news is released to-day of
Phil Taylor: Liverpool’s new coach
July 12, 1954 Phil Taylor, former Liverpool captain, who was given a free transfer by the Anfielders at the end of last season, has now
The death of James Troop
May 25, 1954 Mr. James Troop, director of Liverpool F.C. and former captain of Woolton Golf Club, died this morning at his home at Mossley
James Hubert Troop (James Troop) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about James Troop on PlayUpLiverpool.com; Born: 1886. Passed away: May 25, 1954: Mossley Hill, Liverpool, England. Career: Board of Directors: 1923 to 1954.
Liverpool relegation has sad sequel
Monday, April 19 – 1954 A sad postscript to Liverpool’s departure from the First Division after forty-nine years was the announcement yesterday of the death
The death of George Kay
April 18, 1954 Mr. George Kay, formerly manager of Liverpool Football Club, died at Liverpool on Sunday night at the age of 66. He had
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