August 31, 1908 Up Solitude way they are distinctly proud of those imperishable traditions that are the glorious inheritance of a distinguished club, a club
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Season preview 1908-09: Liverpool F.C. (Athletic News)
August 31, 1908 Liverpool. There are few changes of note at Anfield, though whether this is a favourable omen or otherwise will be determined in
Season preview 1908-09: Glentoran F.C. (Belfast Telegraph)
August 31, 1908 Preparations are in progress out East End way for a great season. Everything points to last season’s success being surpassed. Of new
Two new players for Bury F.C.
August 25, 1908 The Bury Football Club officials have signed on two new players during the week-end. One is Archie Hughes, centre half, of Arthurlie,
Richard Morris transferred to Huddersfield
August 19, 1908 Huddersfield Town Association Club, who have been admitted to the North-Eastern League, obtained the signature of Richard Morris, the Welsh international inside
Sam Orrell transferred to Nelson F.C.
August 17, 1908 Nelson F.C. have signed Sam Orrell, a centre forward who last season played with Brynn Central. He is 20 years of age,
Meeting of the Lancashire Combination (August 15, 1908)
August 15, 1908 At the first monthly meeting of the Management Committee of the Combination, presided over by Mr. John McKenna, of Liverpool, a vote
Glasgow Rangers’ prospects
August 8, 1908 Glasgow Rangers F.C. believe they have an array of talent second to none. In fact, it is said to be the best
Season preview 1908-09: Liverpool F.C. (Cricket and Football Field)
August 8, 1908 Liverpool’s changes Contrary to rule, Liverpool wound up the last League season that ever was in an average position – eight instead
Season preview 1908-09: Everton F.C. (Cricket and Football Field)
August 8, 1908 Everton’s youthful team It must be conceded that Everton’s performances, taking 1907-8 season as a whole, failed to genuinely satisfy even those
Two new players for Huddersfield Town
August 6, 1908 Huddersfield Town F.C. have secured the services of Billy Crinson, late of Sheffield Wednesday, as goalkeeper, and Percy Hartley, of Preston North
Martin Becton for Nelson
August 5, 1908 The Nelson Football Club have signed Martin Becton, the Preston North End forward. He will play for Nelson at inside right, as
“I want my gold medal!”
August 5, 1908 “Footballers are notoriously sentimental,” remarked Mr. Wilfrid Firth, solicitor, yesterday, as he applied at Brentford Police Court for a summons against the
Hugh McQueen to coach Norwich City
August 4, 1908 Hugh McQueen, brother of Mr. Matt McQueen, will act as trainer to the Norwich City team. He was a rare good outside
Fred Connelly turns down a move to Liverpool
July 15, 1908 Fred Connelly, for the past two seasons with Bristol City, has signed for Brentford. He was sought after by both Everton and
Messina Allman transferred to Liverpool
July 6, 1908 Liverpool yesterday obtained the transfer from Stoke of Messina Allman, a forward, who was only secured by Stoke at the close of
John Cox show off another talent
June 19, 1908 Beautiful weather was again experience in the annual Bowling sweepstake tournament at Blackpool. The games are 21 up, the competition being handicapped
William Goldie leaving for South America
June 17, 1908 William Goldie, the brilliant left-half of the Fulham Football Club, and previously of Liverpool, who refused to resign for the former club
Liverpool F.C.’s new players
June 13, 1908 Ernest Peake, one of Liverpool’s latest recruits, is a centre half from Aberystwyth. He played in one of the Amateur International events
Ernest Peake transferred to Liverpool F.C.
June 11, 1908 Ernest Peake, the Aberystwyth centre half, and Welsh international, has signed a professional agreement with Liverpool. He is 19 years of age,
Harry Griffiths transferred to Chesterfield
June 6, 1908 Mr. G. Swift, manager of the Chesterfield Football Club, has succeeded in obtaining the services of a couple of useful players this
William Lacey transferred to Everton
May 30, 1908 Everton’s fondness for Irish footballers would seem to be on he increase. In addition to William Scott and Val Harris, the Toffees
Liverpool retain John Cox
May 23, 1908 John Cox, Liverpool’s left wing forward, again signed on for the Liverpool Club on Saturday. (Lloyds Weekly News: May 24, 1908)
Alex Raisbeck fit again
May 19, 1908 Alex Raisbeck, of Liverpool, is now completely recovered in health, and the club has decided to give him another “benefit” next year.
The death of Thomas Scott
May 12, 1908 The death occurred yesterday, at his parents’ residence, 36 Cliftonpark Avenue, Belfast, of Mr. Thomas McComb Scott, who was one of the
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