February 2, 1917 Liverpool at Stockport announce the return of Metcalf and Wadsworth, and with Bennett back in his old and best position and the
Category: Player news
Donald Sloan killed in action
Saturday, January 27 – 1917 I deeply regret to announce that another footballer has been killed. Although it must be seven years since Donald Sloan
Jimmy Nicholl for Hamilton Academical
January 27, 1917 The Academical have signed on James Nicholl, the Morningside lad; he played for the Lanarkshire Junior League against Ireland in season 1906-7.
Fourth brother to fall
Friday, January 26 – 1917 The relatives in Belfast of Private Donald Sloan, Black Watch, the well-known League International footballer, have received official intimation that
Surprises in the Liverpool selection
Thursday, January 25 – 1917 Liverpool have selected the following team to play Blackpool on Saturday: – W. Scott; Longworth, Lucas; Bradley, Bamber, Mackinlay; Goddard,
Ted Taylor in charge
Wednesday, January 24 – 1917 Ted Taylor (ex-Liverpool goalkeeper) is quite well, and seems to be comfortably fixed up at Norwood. He has charge of
Champion team home to Manchester United
Friday, January 19 – 1917 We had a sample of Manchester United last week. To-morrow there is a further view of Cottonopolis sport, the United
The mystery player Billy Connell
Thursday, January 18 – 1917 Connell, he is playing for Richmond, was the “unknown player” in the Liverpool v. Burslem match, on Christmas Day. He
Arthur Gee to play for Liverpool
Thursday, January 18 – 1917 Metcalf was damaged in Saturday’s game at Burnley, and Liverpool have made a surprising selection – no other than Gee,
Swann with a broken bone
January 12, 1917 Swann, who it was hoped would help Liverpool to-morrow, has broken a bone in his ankle. Liverpool. – A.N. Other; Longworth, Lucas;
Alexandra F.C. the Liverpool talent club
January 12, 1917 Alexandra F.C. play Everton “A” on Saturday. Alexandra supplied Liverpool with such players as John Bamber, Tommy Lucas, Robert Waine, and Billy
Jack Hunter in train smash
Monday, January 8 – 1917 Jack Hunter, the clever Preston North End centre half of former years, was in the train smash at Ratho Station,
Champions at home to Preston North End
Friday, January 5 – 1917 It was a fair number of seasons back that Preston so poorly that really one did bother about their visits
South Liverpool helps out Liverpool
December 29, 1916 South Liverpool is becoming Liverpool F.C.’s nursery, as Stourbridge used to be the nursery for Aston Villa footballers. After Bennett, the successful
A day on from the defeat
December 27, 1916 Yesterday’s football was somewhat notable. Liverpool sustained their first defeat of the season at home, and Southport, near and dear neighbours, were
Have Liverpool got over their “bump”?
Friday, December 15 – 1916 Liverpool having got over their “bump” at Rochdale, ought to settle down to a further series. Test No. 1 is
Daniel Cunliffe wounded
December 12, 1916 Daniel Cunliffe (Royal Berks Regiment), the old Portsmouth International forward, has been wounded in his arm in the recent fighting near Salonica.
Rochdale lowered the Liverpool colours
Monday, December 11 – 1916 Don’t think me wise after the event. I hope I am not one of the I-told-you-so brigade. Still, I do
Preview: Rochdale v Liverpool
Friday, December 8 – 1916 Everything points to this city of football having a good time to-morrow. The matches on the list are distinctly good,
Discussions about the penalty kick
Wednesday, December 6 – 1916 Whatever may be said of the justice of the penalty-kick awarded Liverpool on Saturday, the fact remains that tere is
Death of Tom Evans
Tuesday, December 5 – 1916 M.R. official and County Cricketer The death occurred at his residence at Heaton Moor, Manchester, of Mr. Thomas Evans, district
Derby day awaits at Anfield
December 1, 1916 There is a furore about tomorrow’s games. Liverpool and Everton meet at Anfield in the season’s first “Derby” game, and South Liverpool
Local footballer killed
Thursday, November 30 – 1916 Private James Rimmer, late of Southport, who has been killed in France, was well known in local football circles. He
Derby rivals prepare for Anfield
Wednesday, November 29 – 1916 Footballically we are in great form, and Saturday next will be a most exciting period, for our rivals meet at
Fife mother gives seven sons to the army
Tuesday, November 28 – 1916 Mrs. Macdonald, East Wemyss, has to be congratulated upon the patriotism shown by her seven sons, the photographs of five
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