Wednesday, December 22 – 1897 Abe Hartley, the well known centre-forward of the Everton Football Club, has been transferred to Liverpool, for whom he will
Category: Other clubs news
The last chapter in the “Willie Maxwell case”
December 14, 1897 The Directors of the Stoke Football Club have definitely decided to retain the services of Willie Maxwell, and that, so far as
Liverpool and Aston Villa fight for Willie Maxwell
December 1, 1897 A Birmingham correspondent was informed by a competent authority yesterday that Liverpool had reported Aston Villa to the Football Association and the
John Miller transferred to Bolton Wanderers
November 22, 1897 Mr. Frank Brettell, the secretary of the Bolton club, has made a good bargain in securing John Miller, the Derby County centre-forward,
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: November 8, 1897 (Liverpool Mercury)
November 8, 1897 Liverpool distinguished themselves in a somewhat surprising manner against Nottingham Forest, and, as a consequence, sustained their first defeat at home this
Football League meeting (November 5, 1897)
November 5, 1897 Yesterday afternoon at Manchester a special meeting of the English Football League was held for the purpose of taking into consideration the
Sunderland to quit their famous ground
November 3, 1897 The Sunderland Association League Club has received notice to quit their famous ground in the Newcastle-road, Sunderland. The notice is for six
“Little Punch” arrested at the Aston Villa v Liverpool game
November 2, 1897 During the progress of the Aston Villa and Liverpool match at Aston Lower Grounds, on Saturday, Detective-inspector Ravenhall and Detective-sergeant Whitcroft, of
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: November 1, 1897 (Liverpool Mercury)
November 1, 1897 Liverpool were in sore straits for their match with last year’s League champions, for to face the Villa on their own ground
Liverpool at Aston Villa
October 30, 1897 The League – Division 1. Liverpool v Aston Villa, Birmingham. Kick off at three o’clock. The following will play for Liverpool –
New player for Aston Villa
October 29, 1897 We understand that at a late hour last night negotiations were completed for the transfer of Thomas Bowman, the Blackpool left back,
A perspective on Everton v Liverpool
October 28, 1897 It is simply wonderful what fascination there is about football when the representatives of such clubs as Everton and Liverpool meet. I
The draw for the Lancashire Cup
October 27, 1897 The draw for the first round proper of Lancashire Cup took place at Blackburn Wednesday. Senior Cup, played on December 4: Everton
John Houlding: Liverpool’s next Lord Mayor
October 26, 1897 Alderman John Houlding was yesterday chosen by the Selection Committee of the Conservative Party in the Liverpool City Council for election to
A capital performance by Liverpool
October 25, 1897 Liverpool were again favoured with delightful weather for the first of their League engagements with Derby County, and another capital attendance witnessed
Alex Latta in financial difficulties
October 19, 1897 At the Birkenhead Bankruptcy Court, to-day, Mr. Registrar Cave granted a receiving order against the estate of Alex Latta, residing at 15,
Liverpool v Derby County at Anfield
October 23, 1897 The League – Division 1. Liverpool v Derby County, at Anfield-road. Kick-off at 3.15 p.m. The following will play for Liverpool –
Gossage’s Soapworks Prize Band to play at Goodison
October 15, 1897 The important League match between Everton and Liverpool will be played on Goodison Park to-morrow (Saturday), the kick off being fixed for
Special tickets for the local derby game
Wednesday, October 13 – 1897 The directors of the Everton Football Club have arranged that a limited number of seats at 5s. each shall be
Fairfield Football Club disbanded
Monday, October 11 – 1897 The Fairfield Football Club executive have decided to disband the club. Like many others, the officials have made a desperate
The pioneer poacher – How George Allan signed for Liverpool
September 22, 1897 Mr. Peter D. Allan, of Dundee, the best known poacher of Scottish footballers for English clubs, has been interviewed by “Citizen” of
Let it be known as Villa Park
Saturday, September 18 – 1897 Aston Lower Grounds, the Aston Villa’s new home, has been re-christened, and will in future be known as Villa Park
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: September 13, 1897
September 13, 1897 Glorious weather favoured the initial home League match at Anfield, and the visit of the once famous North End team proved a
Neil Kerr leaves Falkirk for Rangers
Saturday, September 11 – 1897 Neil Kerr, who was showing capital form for Falkirk at the close of last season, has rejoined the Rangers. He
Tom Watson and the directors head for the Star Theatre
September 11, 1897 The Liverpool Football Club, accompanied by Mr. Tom Watson and several directors of the club have accepted the invitation of Mr. William
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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