August 15, 1955 Liverpool F.C.’s trial showed three things of great importance – that John Evans is playing better than ever; that Laurie Hughes is
Category: Player news
Benefit match for Eddie Spicer
August 12, 1955 As they promised last season Liverpool have now earmarked a date to play a benefit match for Eddie Spicer, their former full
The death of Bert Freeman
August 11, 1955 The death has taken place at Birmingham of Bert Freeman the former Everton and England international centre forward and the man who
Teams for Liverpool practice match
August 10, 1955 The three close-season newcomers to Liverpool’s staff will be on view in Saturday’s public practice match, all of them in the probable
Benefit matches for Liverpool trio
August 3, 1955 Laurie Hughes, Ray Lambert and Jimmy Payne have been granted full benefit by Liverpool. They have each completed ten years with Liverpool.
Liverpool F.C. appointments
August 2, 1955 Mr. McInnes becomes secretary and Bill Liddell captain Liverpool F.C. directors, holding their first meeting of the new season last night, appointed
Fred Tomley transferred to Chester
July 1, 1955 Fred Tomley, the 23-years-old Liverpool centre half, who was given a free transfer by the Anfield club at the close of last
Charles Ashcroft transferred to Ipswich Town
June 18, 1955 In signing Charles Ashcroft from Liverpool, Ipswich Town have secured a goalkeeper with plenty of experience in First Division football. Ashcroft had
Allan Jones and John Parry transferred to Liverpool
June 2, 1955 Liverpool F.C. have signed two Welsh schoolboy internationals on amateur forms. They are Allan Jones (centre half) and John Parry (left back),
Bradford interested in Charles Ashcroft
Thursday, May 26 – 1955 Bradford and Ipswich Town have been making inquiries for Charles Ashcroft, Liverpool’s England B goalkeeper, who was recently put on
Steve Parr transferred to Exeter City
May 17, 1955 Exeter City signed Steve Parr, Liverpool left back, who made several first team appearances last season. (Daily Express: May 17, 1955)
The death of Harold Uren
April 7, 1955 Sportsmen throughout Merseyside will mourn the death at his home at Sea Crest. The Promenade, West Kirby on Thursday, of Mr. Harold
Derek Healy for Anfield?
February 15, 1955 Derek Healy, 19-year-old Leyton Orient inside forward, is expected to be transferred to Liverpool in the next few days. The Orient have
Rudham with an injured shoulder
Tuesday, February 15 – 1955 Doug Rudham, Liverpool goalkeeper, has an injured shoulder and was ordered to be yesterday by the club specialist. He is
Pen picture: Harry Smith (Chester F.C. and ex-Liverpool)
January 22, 1955 Few amateur footballers earn the distinction of appearing regularly for a Football League side, but one who has done so in recent
The death of Fred Geary
January 8, 1955 Mr. Fred Geary, a famous Everton centre-forward of more than 60 years ago, died this morning at 69 Sunnyside Road, Great Crosby.
Liverpool’s Cup Party
January 3, 1955 Sixteen players to have special three-day training spell Sixteen Liverpool players will leave at mid-day to-morrow for three days special training at
Frank Lock is dropped ahead of Ipswich match
December 23, 1954 Frank Lock, Liverpool’s left back, who was signed from Charlton on Christmas Day last year, is dropped from the team to meet
Amateurs turn professionals at Anfield
December 11, 1954 The transfer of Alex South to Anfield yesterday made the ninth addition to Liverpool’s professional staff since the season started, though some
The death of Albert Tebay
November 30, 1954 A well known County bowler, Mr. Albert George Tebay, of 13 Beauchamp Road, died at his home on Tuesday. Mr. Tebay, a
Did Don watch Don Joe?
Saturday, November 20 – 1954 Mr. Don Welsh, manager of Liverpool F.C., and one of his directors watched Aberdeen ‘A’ play at Dens Park on
The Reserve-derby at Anfield
October 13, 1954 For followers of our senior clubs’ reserve sides there is a special tit-bit at Anfield on Saturday, when Liverpool will be hosts
Liverpool unchanged for Stoke City test
October 13, 1954 Liverpool are sticking to the old adage of not changing a winning side, and will face the same eleven for the visit
Graham Wood transferred to Liverpool
October 11, 1954 Graham Wood, an 18-year-old Wolves junior wing half back, has signed for Liverpool. (Daily Mail: October 14, 1954)
Doug Rudham fancies Liverpool
September 29, 1954 South African goalkeeper Doug Rudham – he toured Britain last season – intends to fly here on October 16 to sign for
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