October 14, 1899 John Devey ranks alongside Ernest Needham as an ideal captain. His masterly marshalling may be traced in the un-equalled series of successes
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How Sam Raybould signed for New Brighton
Saturday, October 14 – 1899 New Brighton Tower indulged in a friendly with Bolton Wanderers, and beat them comfortably. They say they will do ditto
Alex Raisbeck – a wretched centre forward
Saturday, October 14 – 1899 Once more am I compelled to continue my tale of woe. I had hoped that Liverpool would chaw up those
Abe Foxall a Trinity product
October 14, 1899 Abe Foxall’s debut in First Division football last week reminds one that Gainsborough Trinity has been prolific in the production of outside
Liverpool v. Derby County
October 9, 1899 The above teams met for the first time this season at Anfield, before 15,000 spectators. The day was gloriously fine, and well
Liverpool and District Notes: October 9, 1899 (Athletic News)
October 9, 1899 A solitary point is the result of the work of the Liverpool teams, and this falls to the lot of Everton. Whether
Another match – another defeat
Monday, October 9 – 1899 Whatever other failings may be placed to the account of the present Liverpool team, they cannot be charged with inconsistency,
Famous men in football, No. 6: Peter McIntyre
October 7, 1899 There were times last season when those most intimately acquainted with Peter McIntyre felt intensely sorry for him. As a lad of
– Raisbeck too classy for Liverpool?
Saturday, October 7 – 1899 Raisbeck too classy for Liverpool? Raisbeck, we are told on the authority of a Scottish critic, is too classy for
Will the new Hunter be a success?
Saturday, October 7 – 1899 Liverpool hav esecured a new centre forward. Ah! Ah! Who said we couldn’t find one? His name is Hunter; no
Liverpool are too light in the forward rank
Saturday, October 7 – 1899 Down again! Poor old Liverpool! They have been knocked down and maltreated so repeatedly that it would not surprise me
Gipsy by birth
October 5, 1899 Rab Howell, of Liverpool, a gipsy by birth, perhaps owes some of his inexhaustible vitality to his lucky parentage. Certain it is
Liverpool well beaten at Blackburn
Monday, October 2 – 1899 Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers. The first og the season’s League encouncters between the above teams was decided at Ewood Park,
Famous men in football, No. 5: Joe Turner and Fred Johnson
September 30, 1899 One of the best known of our wire-pullers in football once remarked to me: “Stoke have done more to put up wages
Another John Hunter arrives at Anfield
September 30, 1899 It is announced that Mr. Tom Watson, manager of the Liverpool F.C. , has succeeded in completing the transfer of a new
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: September 25, 1899
September 25, 1899 The great match at Anfield between the elect of Liverpool and Everton ended disastrously for the home club, and enabled their rivals
Billy Dunlop’s benefit match at Anfield
September 19, 1899 Unfortunately for the success of this fixture the weather last evening was altogether against the pursuit of outdoor sport, and it was
Wolves player awarded for bravery
September 16, 1899 In the course of the football match between the reserves of the Wolverhampton Wanderers and Coventry City, on Saturday, Alderman Pollock, of
Poor old George Allan
September 16, 1899 It has been freely rumoured for some time past that George Allan would ere long be seen in his old position in
James Stott transferred to Middlesbrough
September 15, 1899 The Middlesbrough Club have secured James Stott, of Newcastle United, and it is believed that his appearance in the half back line,
George Allan’s condition is improving
September 13, 1899 It is reported that George Allan, the Liverpool centre, who it was expected would play no more football, will be fit to
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: September 11, 1899
September 11, 1899 Consternation reigned supreme at Anfield during the progress of the match with Sunderland, for were not the Reds, whose skill last season
Sunderland win at Anfield
September 11, 1899 The League season was opened at Anfield on Saturday in fine though boisterous weather, a capital attraction in the shape of a
Liverpool Reserves with an easy win
September 9, 1899 Having opened the season with a heavy reverse at Deepdale last week, Park Road made their bow before their own supporters at
Liverpool were overtrained
September 9, 1899 Liverpool, like their Everton brethren have started their season’s account with an entry on the debit side thereof. Stoke, represented as they
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