August 20, 1955 Match: Football League, Second Division, at City Ground, kick-off: 15:00. Nottingham Forest – Liverpool 1-3 (1-1). Attedance: 21,389. Referee: Mr. K. Howley;
Barry Wilkinson will be back soon
August 20, 1955 Barry Wilkinson, of Liverpool, the former Bishop Auckland amateur wing half, will be out of the RAF in another couple of months.
Doug Rudham turns professional
August 19, 1955 Doug Rudham, Liverpool goalkeeper who has been playing as an amateur under agreement with the South African F.A., yesterday signed as a
Liverpool at Nottingham
August 19, 1955 Liverpool set the ball rolling at Nottingham Forest, where they will find the Trentsiders a stern combination on their own ground. As
Debutants for Liverpool Reserves
August 17, 1955 The reserve eleven, home to Huddersfield Town, will have two debutants in Robson, the ex-Darlington winger signed during the close season, and
No Anfield surprise
August 17, 1955 There are no surprise in the Liverpool team for the opening match of the season against Nottingham Forest at Nottingham, on Saturday,
Liverpool lessons
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
Liverpool Reds v Liverpool Whites 4-0 (Trial match: August 13, 1955)
August 13, 1955 Match: Pre-Season trial, at Anfield. Liverpool Reds – Liverpool Whites 4-0 (1-0). Attendance: 6,000. Liverpool Reds (2-3-5): Doug Rudham, Ray Lambert, Ronnie
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
Aspirants to fame
August 8, 1955 When Manager Don Welsh and his coaches put another 50 ambitious youngsters through their paces this week-end Liverpool had “vetted” well over
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.
Footballers v. bowlers at Lower Breck Bowling Green
August 3, 1955 Many a time disgruntled football followers, coming away from a disappointing game, have been heard to remark with scorn that the team
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
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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
Liverpool F.C.: The annual meeting of 1955
June 28, 1955 Two new Liverpool F.C. directors Ex-Chairman defeated Future hopes Liverpool F.C. Shareholders at their annual meeting last night, elected two new directors
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
Alan David Hansen (Alan Hansen) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Alan Hansen on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Alan Hansen: Born: June 13, 1955: Sauchie, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Position: Central defender. Height: Weight: Career: Sauchie Juniors.
Liverpool supporters
June 3, 1955 Mr. W.H.E. Evans, the former Football League referee, has been appointed a vice-president of the Liverpool F.C. Supporters’ Club. Members hold a
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
Frederick Walter Staniforth (Fred Staniforth)
All articles about Fred Staniforth on PlayUpLiverpool. About Fred Staniforth: Born: November 23, 1884: Kilnhurst (Yorkshire), United KIngdom. Passed away: May 23, 1955: Bristol, United
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)
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