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
Season preview 1908-09: Cliftonville F.C. (Belfast Telegraph)
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
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
Chesterfield Town F.C. balance sheet 1907-08
August 15, 1908 The balance sheet issued to the shareholders of the Chesterfield Town F.C., Ltd., on Saturday in spite of their unsuccessful season, shows
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
The “Spion Kop” at the Valley Parade football ground
August 6, 1908 About fifty men are now engaged upon the construction of a huge bank at the Manningham end of the Valley Parade Football
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
A new trainer for Sheffield Wednesday
August 5, 1908 At a meeting of the directors of Sheffield Wednesday F.C. last evening, the appointment of a new trainer was considered, and from
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
Image: Ben Warren (Chelsea F.C.)
August 3, 1908 Ben Warren, Chelsea F.C.. (Athletic News: August 3, 1908; via http://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk) © 2018 Findmypast Newspaper Archive Limited
Ex-Liverpool trainer for Leeds City
July 15, 1908 A new trainer for the Leeds City football team has been appointed in J. Chapman, who for the last five years has
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
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