December 25, 1899 The colours of Portsmouth are Salmon pink; Thames Ironworks, Light blue; Queens Park Rangers, Green and white stripes; Cowes, Royal blue and
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Benefit match for George Fleming
December 23, 1899 On Friday next George Fleming takes his benefit, when the Corinthians play the Wolves. (Lancashire Evening Post: December 23, 1899)
A few lines about Arthur Goddard
December 9, 1899 Goddard, who has gone from Stockport County to Glossop, for whom he made his debut last week against the League leaders, appears
Men famous in football: Hugh Dunn
November 18, 1899 Estimate Hughie Dunn’s popularity according to his bodily bulk, and you have a correct idea on the point. The compliment conveyed will
Johnny Kirkham: A football pioneer
November 18, 1899 Johnny Kirkham was once the idol of the Accrington football public. His oblique shots from the left wing were always a source
The transfer system: Should it be abolished?
November 18, 1899 Breakers ahead! There are all the potential elements of a storm in the new situation created bu the report to the Council
Pertaining to prominent players: Bill Foulke
November 18, 1899 Bill Foulke, Sheffield United’s 20st. goalkeeper, is a most popular player, although occasionally he brings upon himself a mild rebuke by pranks
Famous men in football, “No. 10”: Alexander Maconnachie
November 4, 1899 Alexander Maconnachie is the idol of the Notts County crowd. In thunderous unison from ten thousand throats comes the cry, “Go on,
Famous men in football, No. 9: Jack Sharp
October 28, 1899 Before the present season is over I hope to see the modest head of Jack Sharp decorated with an international cap. To
The new stand at Celtic Park
Saturday, October 28 – 1899 The accompanying block of a handsome new stand opened by the Celtic Club at Parkhead, Glasgow, to-day, is taken from
Famous men in football, No. 8: Archie Goodall
October 21, 1899 Goodall is one of the most honoured names in football history. To Preston ears the name has a particular pleasant sound, bringing
Famous men in football, No. 7: Jack Devey
October 14, 1899 John Devey ranks alongside Ernest Needham as an ideal captain. His masterly marshalling may be traced in the un-equalled series of successes
How Sam Raybould signed for New Brighton
Saturday, October 14 – 1899 New Brighton Tower indulged in a friendly with Bolton Wanderers, and beat them comfortably. They say they will do ditto
Liverpool v. Derby County
October 9, 1899 The above teams met for the first time this season at Anfield, before 15,000 spectators. The day was gloriously fine, and well
Famous men in football, No. 6: Peter McIntyre
October 7, 1899 There were times last season when those most intimately acquainted with Peter McIntyre felt intensely sorry for him. As a lad of
– Raisbeck too classy for Liverpool?
Saturday, October 7 – 1899 Raisbeck too classy for Liverpool? Raisbeck, we are told on the authority of a Scottish critic, is too classy for
An old friend visits Mr. Watson
Saturday, October 7 – 1899 Mr. Samuel Tyzach was a welcome visitant to Tom Watsonæs domicile during the past week. How they must have talked
Famous men in football, No. 5: Joe Turner and Fred Johnson
September 30, 1899 One of the best known of our wire-pullers in football once remarked to me: “Stoke have done more to put up wages
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: September 25, 1899
September 25, 1899 The great match at Anfield between the elect of Liverpool and Everton ended disastrously for the home club, and enabled their rivals
Wolves player awarded for bravery
September 16, 1899 In the course of the football match between the reserves of the Wolverhampton Wanderers and Coventry City, on Saturday, Alderman Pollock, of
James Stott transferred to Middlesbrough
September 15, 1899 The Middlesbrough Club have secured James Stott, of Newcastle United, and it is believed that his appearance in the half back line,
Season preview 1899-1900: Chatham F.C. (Athletic News)
August 28, 1899 The first season of this club as a limited liability venture was not a financial success, but this has not diminished the
Season preview 1899-1900: Brighton United F.C. (Athletic News)
August 28, 1899 The Brighton United Club will play on the County Cricket Ground as last season, but training operations are carried on at a
Season preview 1899-1900: Liverpool F.C. (Sheffield Independent)
August 26, 1899 Bill Perkins, Harry Storer, and Matt McQueen, goal; Archie Goldie, Billy Dunlop, General Stevenson, and Robert Maclaren, backs; Rab Howell, Alex Raisbeck,
Season preview 1899-1900: Liverpool F.C. (Sporting Life)
August 23, 1899 Everybody remembers the close fight Liverpool and Aston Villa had for the League Championship last season, and how the Brum club won
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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