March 7, 1969 Bill Shankly, Liverpool manager, growled half the length of England last night at Ipswich boss Bobby Robson. “Maybe Ipswich will want someone
The Roger Hunt and Bill Shankly showdown
Wednesday, March 5 – 1969 Roger Hunt and Bill Shankly face a showdown meeting today – at Hunt’s request. The “battering ram” of England’s World
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Anfield coaching return for Ray Minshull
January 4, 1969 Another former Liverpool goalkeeper back at Anfield to-day was Ray Minshull, who has just been appointed F.A. coach for the North West
Sentimental journey for Alf Hobson
January 4, 1969 Disappointed with the result but delighted to be back. That was the reaction of former Liverpool goalkeeper, Alf Hobson, who spent Christmas
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All articles about Archie Macpherson on PlayUpLiverpool. com; About Archie Macpherson: Born: February 10, 1910, in Alva, in Scotland. Passed away: 1969. Position: Inside right
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All articles about Harold Barton on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Harold Barton: Born: August 3, 1910: Leigh, England. Passed away: 1969: Sheffield, England. Position: Outside right. Height:
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All articles about Andrew Hay on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Andrew Hay: Born: 1902, Chryston, Scotland. Passed away: Position: Right back. Height: 175 cm. (5ft. 9in.); Weight:
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All articles about Willie Nicholson on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Willie Nicholson. Born: Glasgow, Scotland. Passed away: Position: Outside left. Height: 168 cm. (5ft. 6in.); Weight: 62
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All articles about Jock Walker on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Jock Walker: Born: November 6, 1884: Beith, Scotland. Passed away: December 16, 1968. Positon: Full back. Height:
Liverpool Reserves v West Bromwich Reserves 1-0 (League match: December 14, 1968)
December 14, 1968 Match: Central League, at Anfield. Liverpool Reserves – West Bromwich Reserves 1-0 (0-0). Attendance: 738. Liverpool Reserves: Ray Clemence, John Webb, Gerry
Liverpool v Coventry City 2-0 (League match: November 23, 1968)
November 23, 1968 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Coventry City 2-0 (1-0). Attendance: 44,820. Referee: Mr. K. Styles (Barnsley).
George Scott transferred to Tranmere Rovers
October 29, 1968 Tranmere Rovers have signed former Liverpool forward, George Scott, on a month’s trial. Scott has been playing in South African football with
Tony Hateley transferred to Coventry City
Thursday, September 19 – 1968 Tony Hateley took just 85 minutes yesterday to become Britain’s first £300,000 footballer. Liverpool sold him to Coventry for £80,000.
Tottenham v Liverpool 2-1 (League match)
Saturday, October 19 – 1968 Match: Football League, First Division, at White Hart Lane, kick-off: 15:00. Tottenham Hotspur – Liverpool 2-1 (1-1). Attendance: 44,122. Referee:
The men of Anfield
October 19, 1968 Liverpool are a star team, consisting of star players. Every man wearing the Liverpool colours this afternoon is a player of established
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All articles about Joe Brough on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Joe Brough: “Standing 5ft. 7in. and weighing 11st 2lb. Brough is well adapted physically for an inside
Alun Evans celebrated with chicken-legs
Monday, September 16 – 1968 Alun Evans, 18-years-old Wolves inside forward who has played just twenty first-team games and scored only four goals, was sold
Liverpool v Sunderland 4-1 (League match)
Saturday, August 24 – 1968 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Sunderland 4-1 (3-0). Attendance: 46,547. Referee: Mr. L. Callaghan
Beatle seeks divorce
Friday, August 23 – 1968 Beatle John Lennon is being sued for divorce by his wife Cynthia. She names Japanese actress Yoko Ono. Solicitors acting
Liverpool v Stoke City 2-1 (League match)
Tuesday, August 20 – 1968 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 19:30. Liverpool – Stoke City 2-1 (0-1). Attendance: 46,674. Referee: Mr. G.C.
Arsenal v Liverpool 1-1 (League match)
Saturday, August 17 – 1968 Match: Football League, First Division, at Highbury, kick-off: 15:00. Arsenal – Liverpool 1-1 (1-0). Attendance: 43,535. Referee: Mr. D.N.G. Brady
Liverpool Reserves v Leeds United Reserves 1-0
Wednesday, August 14 – 1968 Reserves, Central League, at Anfield, kick-off: 19:30. Liverpool Reserves – Leeds United Reserves 1-0 (1-0). Attendance: 6,812. Referee: Mr. T.
Southampton v Liverpool 2-0 (League match)
Wednesday, August 14 – 1968 Match: Football League, 1st Division, at The Dell, kick-off: 19:30. Southampton – Liverpool 2-0 (1-0). Attendance: 24,453. Referee: Mr. K.
John Ogston out on loan
August 14, 1968 Liverpool’s goalkeeper John Ogston will join Doncaster on loan until next June. (Source: Daily Mail: August 14, 1968)
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