February 15, 1901 The recent suspension of five Liverpool players by their club for leaving the field during a Combination match, without the permission of
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Bill Shankly “It’s my life”
August 17, 1965 Bill Shankly was in his office, sited as close as it can be to the pitch, searching for the right words. I
Liverpool’s 29 newcomers in four years
March 20, 1954 The remark made in Liverpool Echo last week that Tom McNulty, the former Manchester United full-back, was Liverpool’s tenth first-team debutante this
Sam Thomson @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Sam Thomson on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Sam Thomson: Born: February 14, 1862: Wellwood (Ayrshire), Scotland. Passed away: December 23, 1943: East Ribbleton (Lancashire),
Football scheme and club views
Wednesday, May 8 – 1940 The Football League today announce a scheme for season 1940-41 for acceptance by the clubs. The 88 clubs are divided
Albert Shears transferred to Wigan Borough
July 29, 1931 Wigan Borough have signed Albert Shears, a half back, formerly of Liverpool and Tranmere Rovers, and John Charles Martin, centre half, of
Everton Football Club’s 50 years jubilee celebrations
April 24, 1929 Historic Gathering of 600 at the Philharmonic Hall Great Record of a Pioneer Club Old Players Listen to their Feats in the
The funeral of John Lewis
January 16, 1926 The funeral at Blackburn of Mr. John Lewis, the well-known football legislator and social worker, who passed away on Wednesday, took place
Accrington Stanley 1925/26
Wednesday, August 26 – 1925 Birthplace Position Height Weight John Blake Stoneclough Goalkeeper 5 10 1/2 11 0 Tom Holden Leyland Goalkeeper 5 8 11
Joseph Morris Lofthouse (Joe Lofthouse) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Joe Lofthouse on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Joe Lofthouse: Born: April 14, 1865: Blackburn (Lancashire), England. Passed away: June 10, 1919: Blackburn Royal Infirmary
Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers 1-0 (League match: December 21, 1918)
December 21, 1918 Match: Lancashire Section Principal, at Anfield. Liverpool – Blackburn Rovers 1-0 (0-0). Attendance: 16,000. Liverpool (2-3-5): William Scott; Sam Speakman, Billy Jenkinson;
John McKenna appointed vice president of the Lancashire FA
Friday, November 8 – 1918 At a meeting of the Council of the Lancashire Football Association at Bolton, last night, Mr. John Lewis, Blackburn, was
Season preview 1918/19: Blackburn Rovers F.C. (Lancashire Evening Post)
August 31, 1918 There was a fear, after their not very encouraging experience of last season, that the Rovers would not consent to go through
Accrington Stanley footballer killed in action
Friday, May 3 – 1918 Sec.-Lieut. F. Wells (30), Lancs. Fusiliers, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.C.H. Wells, 11, Barnfield-terrace, Accrington, has been killed in
Albert Hitchinson transferred to Liverpool F.C.
March 17, 1908 Lancashire Combination meeting At a meeting of the Lancashire Football Combination held in Preston on Tuesday evening the following matches were re-arranged:
Liverpool to play Bury in Lancashire Cup
Wednesday, July 24 – 1907 A meeting of the Lancashire Association was held yesterday at Lytham, when the draw for the first and second rounds
Malcolm McVean @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Malcolm McVean on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Malcolm McVean: “McVean was a native of the Vale of Leven, and was a prominent player for
Liverpudliana: By Richard Samuel (May 4, 1907)
May 4, 1907 Liverpool retain the local cup. Another football season, with all its cares, worries and anxieties, has come and gone, and so far
Season preview 1906-07: Liverpool F.C. (Athletic News)
August 20, 1906 Liverpool, having provided themselves with an up-to-date enclosure, now possess a home worthy of their title as League champions. Last season they
Famous Burnley footballer dead
Friday, March 16 – 1906 The death has taken place, at the age of 43, of Jack Keenan, of Burnley, a half-back of national fame
Team arrangements for this day
December 30, 1905 Liverpool v. Woolwich Arsenal. League match, at Anfield: Kick-off 2.15. Liverpool. – Sam Hardy, goal; Alf West and Billy Dunlop, backs; Maurice
Lancashire Combination referees
June 24, 1905 The result of the voting on the referees for next season was made known on Saturday, the successful officials being: D. Hammond
Anfield Happenings (September 24, 1904)
September 24, 1904 The Livers must have done something to annoy the critics. Perhaps it is losing those two points against Chesterfield and against Glossop.
Is football what it was 10 years ago?
January 4, 1902 Is football what it was 10 years ago? By William McGregor (founder of the Football League). Go where you will in football
The death of Sandy Lang
November 8, 1901 A wide circle of people interested in the winter sport, and especially those who followed the fortunes of Burnley in the palmy
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