September 6, 1897 Liverpool commenced their League programme in a satisfactory fashion, and the result of their visit to Stoke is a gain of one
Category: Other clubs news
The Everton Football Ground
Tuesday, August 31 – 1897 Probable visit of Prince Ranjitsinhji Mr. William Clayton, the chairman of the Everton Club, was yesterday in Brighton for the
Soldiers as athletes
August 30, 1897 Whether Wellington did or did not say that the battle of Waterloo was won on the playing field at Eton appears rather
The new club Wigan County
Saturday, August 28 – 1897 The newly-formed Association club in Wigan anticipates a successful season. The capitally laid out grounds of the Wigan Trotting and
Grantham Rovers F.C. disbanded
Friday, August 27 – 1897 It has been finally decided that the Grantham Rovers Football Club shall be disbanded for the ensuing season. Having the
Billy Gillespie in America
August 26, 1907 Billy Gillespie, the ex-Manchester City centre forward, is again playing professional football in America. (Source: Athletic News: August 26, 1907)
Reserves for Kettering Town
Friday, August 13 – 1897 Laurence and Birchall, late of Liverpool, are new forwards for Kettering Town FC. (Northampton Mercury, 13-08-1897)
The funeral of Gideon Baird
August 10, 1897 Yesterday morning the remains of Mr. Gideon Baird, jun., were removed from his late residence, Ravendale, South Parade, for interment in the
Grimsby Town Football Club
Saturday, August 7 – 1897 The team which the directors of the Grimsby Town Football Club have decided shall represent them for the ensuing season
Participating teams in the FA Cup 1897/98
Monday, August 2 – 1897 Entries for the Football Association Cup closed on Monday, and the list is as follows: – Aston Villa, Ashford United,
Scottish League teams 1897-98
July 31, 1897 (from the Scottish Referee). Celtic. Goal: Dan McArthur. Backs: Dan Doyle, James Orr, Jim Welford. Half-backs: Russell, Willie Orr, Jeremiah “Jerry” Reynolds,
New players for Sheffield United
July 29, 1897 The new players of Sheffield United F.C. for the ensuing season are: John Cunningham, left wing forward, of Preston North End; John
Wanderers star wants Liverpool for his benefit
July 24, 1897 John Somerville, the Bolton Wanderers’ back gets a benefit on October 11, when Liverpool will supply the opposition. (Evening Telegraph: July 24,
Charles Satterthwaite transferred to Burton Swifts
July 22, 1897 Charles Satterthwaite, an outside left player for the Bury Football Club, has been transferred to the Burton Swifts. Satterthwaite came from Workington
A player’s appeal to the League
July 22, 1897 Frank Briggs, the Everton goalkeeper, is appealing to the Football League against the prohibitory price which Everton have placed upon his transfer.
The formation of Wigan Athletic and Cycling Club
July 22, 1897 A preliminary meeting of gentlemen desirous of joining the above club was held at the Ship Hotel, Wigan, last evening. The Chairman
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (June 12, 1897)
June 12, 1897 ** Joe Lumsden, the outside left of Burton Wanderers, has been secured by the Anfield Club. Now he is a good capture
Everton F.C.: The annual meeting of 1897
June 11, 1897 The annual meeting of the Everton Football Club Limited, was held last evening, in the Picton Lecture Hall, Williams Brown Street. Dr
New players for Woolwich Arsenal
June 10, 1897 The new men signed for Woolwich Arsenal up to date are James McAuley (Greenock Morton), right back; Paddy Farrell (Celtic), centre half;
New colours for Lincoln City F.C.
June 4, 1897 The Cits have decided to discard the familiar red and white striped jerseys, and when next season commences they will be found
Barnsley F.C.: The annual meeting of 1897
May 31, 1897 The adjourned annual meeting of this club was held at the Clarence Hotel last night, Councillor Charlesworth presiding. The Chairman, remarking that
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (May 29, 1897)
May 29, 1897 * Was it because Liverpool F.C. desired Alf Schofield of the Everton Combination, or was it because Alf Milward signed on for
The Football League: The annual meeting of 1897
May 24, 1897 The annual meeting of the Football League was held at the Old Boar’s Head, Manchester, yesterday afternoon. Mr. John James Bentley presided,
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (May 22, 1897)
May 22, 1897 * The diminutive Robert Neill is proving himself a tower of strength for Glasgow Rangers. * Harry Bradshaw, of Liverpool football fame,
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (May 15, 1897)
May 15, 1897 * Alf Schofield, of the Everton Combination last season, is wanted by the Anfield club. Everton don’t want him, but yet they
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