April 30, 1945 Fred Sweeney, Northwich, the Everton outside-right, has returned home after being a prisoner of war in Germany for nearly two years. Sweeney
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Jack Westby transferred to Liverpool
April 30, 1945 Blackburn Rovers have transferred Jack Westby, right full back, to Liverpool, at a fee understood to run into four figures. Westby played
Robert Glassey in Raith Rovers’ attack
April 28, 1945 Raith Rovers’ front line is further strengthened for their game with Falkirk at Stark’s Park to-day by the inclusion of Robert Glassey.
Tough encounter awaits Liverpool F.C.
April 27, 1945 Last week this time Liverpool looked comfortable favourites for the Cup at 9 to 4, but their disappointing display against Chesterfield at
Western Command XI for friendly
April 27, 1945 The Western Command team against Everton-Liverpool at Goodison Park on Wednesday will be: Jack Fairbrother (Preston North End), Bert Sproston (Manchester City),
Jack Westby released to play for Liverpool
April 26, 1945 Blackburn Rovers have granted permission to Liverpool to play Jack Westby at right back in the team to meet Chesterfield in the
Liverpool’s Cup-Tie
April 24, 1945 Manager Mr. George Kay is unable to give any definite indication regarding the Liverpool team to travel to Chesterfield in the return
Liverpool to make offer for Jack Westby
April 23, 1945 Liverpool have decided to make an offer to Blackburn Rovers for the transfer of Jack Westby, the tall, big hearted half-back whom
The death of Allan Sliman
April 20, 1945 Sergeant Alan Sliman, RAF, has given his life for his country. He was killed in a bomber crash. Alan Sliman was one
Liverpool bid for FA Cup fame
April 20, 1945 Main interest centres in Liverpool’s bid to make Chesterfield’s blend of youth and experience, so carefully nursed by Mr. Norman Bullock, go
Liverpool’s worries before the Chesterfield match
April 19, 1945 Liverpool also are unable to give us any definite news regarding their team, but hope springs eternal and neither chairman Mr. William
Tickets sell like hot cakes
April 19, 1945 Mr. Norman Bullock, manager of Chesterfield, says it is impossible for him at the moment definitely to name his team for Saturday’s
Big rush for Anfield tickets
April 18, 1945 There was a big run on the tickets for Liverpool’s cup-tie with Chesterfield due for Anfield on Saturday, and early application is
Old Blackburn Rovers player found hiding in Italy
April 17, 1945 When Poles captured Immola they found Billy Garbutt, a professional football who formerly played for Arsenal and Blackburn Rovers. He went to
Benefit for four Liverpool players
April 16, 1945 The Management Committee of the Football League have sanctioned benefit for 16 players. They are: Bill Kinghorn, Jimmy McInnes, Berry Nieuwenhuys, John
Don Welsh out for the rest of the season
April 16, 1945 Don Welsh, spearhead of Liverpool’s attack, will not play again for some time. Welsh underwent a minor operation on a thigh muscle
Don Welsh and Jack Westby certain for Liverpool
April 13, 1945 Vivid memories of the gallant resistance Liverpool offered to a goal-thirsty Everton attack in the two cup-ties recently encourages me to think
Late team selection for Liverpool F.C.
April 12, 1945 Much as Manager Mr. George Kay would like to announce Liverpool’s cup team for the visit to Manchester City, he does not
International footballer wants transfer
April 11, 1945 Frank Soo, Stoke City F.C.’s captain and England’s right half against Scotland on Saturday, has asked to be placed on transfer list
Liverpool doubts
April 10, 1945 Liverpool have both forward and defensive doubts for their cup visit to Manchester City at Maine Road on Saturday consequent on the
Manchester United player wounded in action
April 7, 1945 Private George Gladwin, the Manchester United half-back, has been wounded in the right leg while fighting in Burma with the Royal Berkshire
Liverpool stars for Anfield cup game
April 6, 1945 Matt Busby, Jim Harley and Billy Liddell, Liverpool’s three Scottish internationals, are certain to play in tomorrow’s North Cup second round tie
Liverpool’s Cup-Tie team worries
April 5, 1945 Liverpool are faced with serious team problems for their North Cup second round tie – first “leg” – with Manchester City at
Eddie Spicer wounded in action
April 3, 1945 Word has been received that Lieu Eddie Spicer of the Royal Marines – one of six Liverpool F.C. players who have attained
Bill Jones: Liverpool F.C.’s utility man
April 3, 1945 Another star of yesterday’s Anfield game was Bill Jones, who is to Liverpool what Jackson is to Everton as utility man, though
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