October 8, 1908 The death is announced of James Stott, the ex-Cambuslang player, who captained Newcastle United for several seasons, and who conducted a flourishing
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Everton win a memorable struggle
October 5, 1908 Games between Liverpool and Everton are always interesting, and Saturday’s great contest at Anfield will remain green in the memory of those
Next stop Sheffield United for Peter Kyle
October 2 – 1908 On Friday afternoon negotiations were concluded between Aston Villa and Sheffield United for the transference of Peter Kyle and R. Evans
The death of Kenny Davenport
September 27, 1908 Kenny Davenport, an old Bolton Wanderers’ player, one of the best known footballers in England, died on Sunday at the Jolly Drummer
Liverpudliana: By Richard Samuel (September 26, 1908)
September 26, 1908 An extra-ORR-dinary-goal. Liverpool’s win over Bradford City was splendidly performed. The visitors to Anfield set a pace which they couldn’t maintain, and
Liverpudliana: By Richard Samuel (September 19, 1908)
September 19, 1908 Liverpool’s undeserved defeat Liverpool may have been a trifle unfortunate in winning their two opening games, if those games were weighed up
Jimmy Nicholl for Airdrie
September 18, 1908 Airdrie will play J. Nicholl, a Morningside Rangers’ junior, at outside right, against Falkirk. (Dundee Courier: September 18, 1908)
Seedhillites succumb to Liverpool Reserves
September 16, 1908 Despite the inclement weather yesterday afternoon, there was a large “gate” at Nelson, when Liverpool Reserves made their appearance. Both clubs were
Rheumatic worries for James Bradley
September 12, 1908 James Bradley (of Liverpool) has not gone full speed ahead in his early games; nor is this to be wondered at, for
Liverpudliana: By Richard Samuel (September 12, 1908)
September 12, 1908 Liverpool win again Out Anfield way, there has not been much to complain of to date. Two stiff matches played and four
Chelsea’s luck out
September 7, 1908 Hard game with Liverpool at Anfield Road Chelsea are two points down upon their last season’s League record as a result of
Faces that will be missed
September 5, 1908 Some popular footballers who have recently departed from Merseyside. All local followers of the game will wish them the best of luck
Liverpudliana: By Richard Samuel (September 5, 1908)
September 5, 1908 Tuesday evening witnessed storming times at Anfield in more senses than one. Firstly, the elements seemed to have fallen out with themselves,
Attack on a goalkeeper (Robert Hewitson, Tottenham Hotspur)
September 5, 1908 Robert Hewitson, the new Tottenham goalkeeper, who kept the Wolverhampton forwards at bay on Monday, and was last season with Oldham Athletic,
Three great goalkeepers
September 5, 1908 Where football specialists differ who shall decide? The writer was told of an interesting discussion recently between a trio of newspaper editors
The hospital list
September 5, 1908 Alf West distracted: tooth extracted, was the trouble with Liverpool’s right back on Tuesday; Maurice Parry had knocked a heel up, and
Herbert Macpherson for Partick Thistle
September 5, 1908 Herbert Macpherson, of the Inverness Thistle, who plays for Partick Thistle against Dundee, is a young man whose services will be missed
Broken leg for Robert Blanthorne
September 2, 1908 An unfortunate accident befell Robert Blanthorne, Newcastle United’s new centre forward, during the progress of the second half of the League match
Interesting game at Anfield Road
September 2, 1908 Considering that it was the opening game, and that a strong, variable wind was blowing, the football at Anfield Road, where Liverpool
Season preview 1908-09: Shelbourne F.C. (Belfast Telegraph)
August 31, 1908 The Leinster champions, notwithstanding the defection of Val Harris and William Lacey, have gathered together a team second to none. This year
Season preview 1908-09: Derry Celtic F.C. (Belfast Telegraph)
August 31, 1908 So little has been heard during the past three months of the intentions of the Maiden Cityites that the news that they
Season preview 1908-09: Belfast Celtic F.C. (Belfast Telegraph)
August 31, 1908 Never in its history has the Paradise team undergone such a complete metamorphosis in such a short space of time. The migrations
Season preview 1908-09: Distillery F.C. (Belfast Telegraph)
August 31, 1908 Still a name to conjure with. The prospects of this grand old club never seemed so bright. New blood has been infused
Season preview 1908-09: Bohemians F.C. (Belfast Telegraph)
August 31, 1908 By winning the Irish Cup last season, the Metropolitans rose 100 per cent in the estimation of the public. If they can
Season preview 1908-09: Linfield F.C. (Belfast Telegraph)
August 31, 1908 No club stands the vicissitudes of time like the champions. Since its inception consistency has characterised its wonderful career. Up Windsor way
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