Saturday, August 11 – 1888 That no fewer than six of the last season’s team of the Edinburgh Hibernians have deserted to join the new
Category: Other clubs news
We hear and see ….
Saturday, August 11 – 1888 That Cambuslang, the Glasgow Cup holders, played finely in opening the ground of the Queen of the South Wanderers at
We hear and see….
Saturday, August 4 – 1888 That the Renton team is still a bit unsettled, and rumours of other migrations are prevalent. By the way, Renton
We hear and see….
Saturday, August 4 – 1888 That Jack Ross “will not play for North End again; that “this is fact, as he has been granted his
New players with Burnley F.C.
Saturday, August 4 – 1888 The composition of the Burnley team for the next football season has been in doubt ever since the close of
Changes at Preston North End
August 3, 1888 The advent of the coming football season will see a change in the composition of the North End football team. N.J. Ross,
Lancashire FA – Committee meeting
Wednesday, August 1 – 1888 A meeting of the committee was held last evening at the White Bull Hotel, Blackburn. The time of the suspension
Mike Higgins Benefit match at Anfield
May 26, 1888 Mr. Sudell’s team v. Everton, Bootle and Stanley Combined. The Everton ground presented a very animated appearance on Saturday evening, when fully
The formation of the Football League
April 17, 1888 Last evening a meeting of representatives from various prominent clubs playing under Association Rules was held in the Royal Hotel, Manchester, for
Football professionals 1887-88 (Lancashire clubs)
January 7, 1888 Appended will be found an additional list of professional registered in accordance with the rules of the Football Association by Lancashire clubs:
The clouds have fallen at Anfield
December 12, 1887 Yesterday basking in the sunshine of increasing success and popularity, today Everton are overwhelmed in a deluge of discomfiture, or, in other
Interview with the Everton secretary Alex Nisbet
December 12, 1887 As all the world knows by this, the Everton F.C. have been adjudged guilty of infringing the laws relating to professionalism and
To the editor of the Liverpool Courier (re the ground)
Friday, December 9 – 1887 Sir – I beg leave to endorse the statement made by “An Evertonians” re the suspension of the above club
A magnificent gallery erected
Saturday, September 10 – 1887 Those who have not yet visited the Everton ground since last season cannot help being struck by the great changes
A new stand at Anfield
Monday, August 22 – 1887 Further accommodation has been provided for spectators by the services of a large wooden inclined platform at the Oakfield road
Liverpool Old Boys at the Athletic Grounds
May 10, 1887 I learn on good authority that the Old Boys F.C. secured the Liverpool Athletic Grounds as their headquarters for next season. If
The AGM of Everton Bowling Club
Friday, March 31 – 1887 Everton Bowling Club. – The annual meeting of the members of the above-named club took place on Thursday evening, at
A bandstand at Anfield
Wednesday, October 27 – 1886 To the Editors of the Liverpool Courier. Sir, – I see that a long needed want has been supplied by
Anfield football ground to be re-modelled
Tuesday, October 19 – 1886 From reliable information I have just received, the Association game in Liverpool would appear to be on the point of
Everton F.C.: The annual meeting of 1886
June 21, 1886 Everton Association FC. This club held their annual meeting at headquarters, Sandon Hotel, Oakfield Road, Liverpool, on the 21st inst., there being
The formation of Motherwell Football Club
Monday, May 17 – 1886 A splendid general meeting under the auspices of the Alpha Football Club was held in Mrs. Baillie’s, Merry Street, last
Rioting at the football ground
Saturday, March 6 – 1886 On Friday, a number of placards were exhibited in Liverpool announcing that 100 men were required to clear away the
Correspondence: The Everton Football Club
Tuesday, September 22 – 1885 To the Editor of the Athletic News. Si. – I take the liberty of drawing your attention to the accommodation
Football match in aid of Stanley Hospital
May 23, 1885 A football match in aid of the funds of the Stanley Hospital, one of the most deserving and necessitous charities of the
Mr. John Houlding purchase the Anfield ground
Tuesday, May 5 – 1885 It is stated on most reliable authority that Mr. Councillor Houlding, who is president of the Everton A.F.C., has purchased
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