Saturday, December 16 – 1961 Match: Football League, Second Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Bristol Rovers 2-0 (1-0). Attendance: 29,957. Referee: Mr. A.
Matt Busby brings in Phil Chisnall
Saturday, December 2 – 1961 Manchester United thrust Phil Chisnall – “the kid from the school around the corner” – into the fury of a
Bobby Campbell for Pompey
Saturday, November 18 – 1961 Bobby Campbell, 22-year-old new signing from Liverpool, makes his debut for Portsmouth against Grimsby. (Daily Express, 18-11-1961)
Ronald Andrew Whelan (Ronnie Whelan) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Ronnie Whelan on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Ronnie Whelan: Born: September 25, 1961: Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Position: Midfielder. Height: Weight: Career: Home Farm:
Old Goodison Park had “bolt” hole for referee (Goodison Park, 1892)
August 22, 1961 An office colleague, Mrs. Amy Gibson, has unearthed a remarkable file of sports magazines, “Out of Doors,” published in Liverpool in 1892.
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All articles about James Bradley on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About James Bradley: “Bradley possesses a splendid idea of the requirements of a successful half back, and the
Liverpool want Tony Knapp
July 12, 1961 Tony Knapp, 22-year-old Leicester centre half, now has a choice of going to Southampton or Liverpool. Mr. Bill Shankly, the Liverpool manager,
Liverpool F.C.: The annual meeting of 1961
June 30, 1961 Tension spoiled Liverpool’s promotion bid, says manager Club refuses A’Court’s transfer application The application for a transfer by Alan A’Court, Liverpool’s international
Pte. Ron Yeats wanted
June 13, 1961 Yeovil 1421 – hone number of an Army camp in Somerset – will buzz with £30,000 Soccer talk this week. Subject: Ron
Close season is busiest for Bill Shankly
June 8, 1961 Liverpool manager, Bill Shankly, says he’s busier in summer than in the playing season. He’s already made three trips to Scotland –
Everton v Liverpool 4-3 (Liverpool Cup Final: May 9, 1961)
May 9, 1961 Key note: “It was Everton who won the Liverpool Senior Cup, but it is Liverpool who have picked one of the winners
Ian St. John transferred to Liverpool
May 2, 1961 Ian St. John, the Motherwell and Scotland centre-forward, last night signed for Liverpool at a fee estimated at £35,000 – the highest
Liverpool Reserves v Blackburn Rovers 5-0 (League match: April 29, 1961)
April 29, 1961 Match: Central League, at Anfield. Liverpool Reserves – Blackburn Rovers Reserves 5-0 (2-0). Attendance: 2,173. Referee: Mr. W. Davies. Liverpool (2-3-5): Tommy
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All articles about Sam Bowyer on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Sam Bowyer: Born: October 12, 1887: Witton, in England. Passed away: April 11, 1961: Crewe, in England.
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All articles about Herbert Munday on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Herbert Munday: Born: April 23, 1876: Eckington, England. Passed away: March 27, 1961: Eckington, England. Position: Inside
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All articles about Eric Manley on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Eric Manley: Born: February 28, 1917: Chester, in England. Passed away: March 2, 1961: Chester, in England.
Old Goodison Park had bolt-hole for referees
February 21, 1961 An office colleague, Mrs. Amy Gibson, has unearthed a remarkable file of sports magazines; “Out of Doors,” published in Liverpool in 1892.
Alan Arnell transferred to Tranmere Rovers
February 6, 1961 Alan Arnell, the Liverpool reserve centre-forward, was transferred to Tranmere Rovers yesterday. Arnell, who has been with Liverpool for six years, was
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All articles about General Stevenson on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About General Stevenson: “As a left back Stevenson for his size – he is only 5ft. 7in., and
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All articles about Frank Grayer on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Frank Grayer: Born: February 13, 1890: Brighton (Sussex), in England. Passed away: January 21, 1961: Southampton (Hampshire),
Liverpool v Coventry City 3-2 (FA Cup: January 7, 1961)
January 7, 1961 Match: FA Cup, Third Round, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Coventry City 3-2 (2-0). Attendance: 30,909. Referee: Mr. L.J. Tirebuck (Halifax).
William Macpherson (Willie Macpherson or William McPherson) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about William Macpherson on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About William Macpherson. Born: November 22, 1884: Beith, in Scotland. Passed away: 1961. Position: Inside right, or inside
Clement Stephenson (Clem Stephenson) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
Born: New Delaval. Height: (5ft. 7in.); Weight: (11st. 10lb.). ** Height and weight from April 7, 1913 (Athletic News). Career: Aston Villa.
James McIntyre Leach (Jimmy Leach) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
Born: Newcastle. Height: (5ft- 10 1/2in.); Weight: (11st. 1lb.). ** Height and weight from April 7, 1913 (Athletic News). Career: Aston Villa.
Liverpool v Middlesbrough 3-4 (League match: December 31, 1960)
December 31, 1960 Match: Football League, Second Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:15. Liverpool – Middlesbrough 3-4 (2-2). Attendance: 34,645. Referee: Mr. J.E. Carr. Liverpool (2-3-5):
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