November 20, 1926 The rise of the Liverpool club furnishes something of a romance in the history of football. In its comparatively short existence, all
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The “Father” of Liverpool F.C.
Saturday, April 25 – 1925 Victor Hall Pays Tribute to Alderman John Houlding There are still many men living who will cherish, while memory endures
Mr. James Ramsay, A Liverpool Director Whose Memory Endures
February 21, 1925 Famous old timers – John James Ramsay. By Victor Hall It would be almost a misnomer to speak only of the work

John McKenna – The new Football League President
June 20, 1910 Quite a unique honour was accorded to the Liverpool Football Club when their chaiman was elected President of The League by an
Alexander Nisbet (Alex Nisbet) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Alex Nisbet on PlayUpLiverpool.com; Born: June 29, 1852: Liverpool, in England. Passed away: June 9, 1910: Bootle, in England. Timeline: 1886, August,
The death of Alex Nisbet
June 9, 1910 The death has occurred at Liverpool of Mr. Alex Nisbet, who, in the earlier days of the Everton Football Club, acted as
The George Farmer Appeal Fund
June 9, 1905 At a meeting of the committee interesting themselves in the George Farmer appeal, Mr. Alex Nisbet presided. It was announced that subscription
The late George Farmer
May 27, 1905 A meeting of friends and well-wishers of the late George Farmer will be held on Monday. The reader is requested to attend,
Funeral of an Everton director
Tuesday, April 17 – 1900 The remains of Mr. J.C.Brooks, of H.M.Customs, who died at his residence, Wye-street, Everton, were interred at Anfield Park Cemetery.
The Liverpool F.C. picnic of 1899
August 26, 1899 The annual picnic and sports of the Liverpool Football Club were held at the Victoria Pleasure Grounds, Ormskirk on Saturday. The party,
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (September 26, 1896)
September 26, 1896 * Alex Nisbet, of Liverpool, says Molyneux is the best back that Everton possesses, and Alec is no mean judge. * What

Interview with Mr. Frank Brettell
July 28, 1896 The Wanderers` new secretary Interview with Mr. Brettell As is pretty well known by now, at the meeting of the Bolton Wanderers`
Liverpool again with a reserve team
Monday, May 9 – 1896 Liverpool FC have proved their wisdom in running a second team next season: but, of course, they will require some
A great day with the Liverpool F.C.
August 23, 1894 Inaugurated some three years ago, the growth of the Liverpool Association Football Club has been a remarkable incident in the history of
Practice match at Anfield
August 21, 1894 The first practice match of the Liverpool Club took place Tuesday evening upon the Anfield ground before a huge crowd, numbering fully
Liverpool Reserves to continue in the local League
Monday, June 18 – 1894 The negotiations between the Liverpool Football Club and the owner of the adjoining land are at a standstill, and it

Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: April 23, 1894
April 23, 1894 The Liverpool team, having received orders to go into training at Hightown, were engaged in but one solitary encounter last week, and
Season preview 1893-94: Liverpool F.C. (Liverpool Mercury)
August 28, 1893 Though Bootle has collapsed, interest will be sustained in the locality by the fact of the inclusion of Liverpool in the second
The team is getting in order for the new season
July 22, 1893 Liverpool are quietly preparing for their next season’s work. The task will be much more arduous than hitherto. The executive have positively
Liverpool F.C. seek affiliation with the F.A.
March 18, 1892 The extraordinary general meeting of the members of the Everton Club, on Tuesday, resulted, as most people expected, in the confirmation of
The final battle of the Everton F.C. name
March 15, 1892 In accordance with requisitions sent in by members of the club, and with a view to the committee informing the members of
Messrs. Houlding, Nisbet and Howarth removed from the Everton F.C. board
March 15, 1892 At a meeting of the members of the Everton Football Club, the suggestion to amalgamate with the Everton Football Club and Athletic
Preparations for the Everton F.C. special general meeting
March 12, 1892 In accordance with requisitions sent in to the committee by members of the Everton Football Club, and with a view to the
Everton F.C. meeting: “Out of the frying-pan into the fire”
March 1, 1892 A meeting of a section of the members of the Everton Football Cub was held on Tuesday evening at Liverpool. Mr Alex
John Houldings friends vote against themselves
February 8, 1892 The gentlemen who hold supreme sway over the fortunes of the Everton club have peculiar methods of carrying on their business. Two