Did you know that on May 25, 1895 the Cambuslang Hibs beat Larkhall Thistle 3-1 in the final of the Lanarkshire Junior Cup? On the
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Footage from Liverpool at Anfield in 1901
It was bound to happen that parts of old film material would appear containing glimpses of Liverpool F.C. of the past. Thanks to Billy Smith
John T. Hunter: A sterling centre-half
February 6, 1904 I have always a great deal of admiration for a man who is conspicuously whole-souled in his play, and consequently I start
Bridge view: Half a century looking on (by Frisby Duke)
November 5, 1955 “Frisby Dyke” (once a familiar Liverpool stores-name) is the chosen ‘nom de plume’ of a famous sea captain. All sailors love a
Alex Raisbeck left behind £276 18s
September 1, 1949 Mr. Alexander Galloway Raisbeck, of 19, Bingley Road, Anfield, Liverpool, an official “scout” for Liverpool F.C., formerly secretary-manager for Halifax Town, Chester
Alexander Galloway Raisbeck (Alex Raisbeck) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Alex Raisbeck on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Alex Raisbeck: “The picture of an athlete, a player’s remarkable abilities and a man of high instincts,
Alex Raisbeck passes away in Liverpool
Saturday, March 12 – 1949 Mr. Alex Raisbeck, the former Scottish international centre-half and manager of Bath City during the 1938-39 season died during the
Alex Raisbeck re-visits Bath
July 28, 1945 Mr. Alex Raisbeck, manager of Bath City at the outbreak of war, has been re-visiting Bath. He is very proud of the
A Commando’s wedding
June 9, 1945 Former prisoners of war, now at home, gathered, to-day, for the wedding of Lance-Corporal George Eric Mitchell, of the Commandos, associated with
Southport’s errors at Anfield
March 4, 1940 Liverpool won their way to the Liverpool Senior Cup final by a victory over Southport, at Anfield, by 5 goals to 1.
Alex Raisbeck and Bath City FC
September 9, 1939 There will be no football at Twerton Park on Saturday. The Southern League has notified all clubs in the competition that football
Walter Henry Cartwright: The talent-searching director
May 6, 1939 Mr. Walter Henry Cartwright has been a member of the Liverpool F.C. board for 18 years, including three years as chairman immediately prior
Who was the best Liverpool player ever (up to 1939)?
February 4, 1939 The competition asking for the six most famous footballers of Liverpool F.C., in order of merit, led to a large survey of
Alex Raisbeck – Bath City’s new manager
July 9, 1938 Alex Raisbeck returns to the West Country after an absence of nine years. Since leaving Bristol City, he has made quite a
Raisbeck appointed manager of Bath City
Wednesday, June 29 – 1938 Alex Raisbeck, the former Scottish international and manager of Bristol City, Halifax Town, and Chester, has been appointed secretary-manager of
Robert Done transferred to Chester
June 12, 1937 Mr. Alex Raisbeck to-day effected one of the best signings made by Chester for a long time when he obtained the signature
Vic Wright transferred to Plymouth Argyle
June 11, 1937 It is expected that Vic Wright, the Liverpool forward, will sign for Plymouth Argyle today. The player has promised to do so.
Alex Raisbeck replaces Charles Hewitt at Chester F.C.
Thursday, May 14 – 1936 Chester Football Club have appointed Mr. Alex Raisbeck as manager in succession to Mr. W. Charles Hewitt. Mr. Raisbeck, who
– My dearest football friend, John McKenna
March 23, 1936 My dearest football friend, John McKenna, has played out time and retired to his rest. Honest John McKenna. The name will never
Death of Maurice Parry
Sunday, March 24 – 1935 The death occurred during the week-end of Mr. Maurice Parry, many times Welsh international wing half-back, one-time manager of Rotherham
A change has come over Liverpool
Tuesday, January 22 – 1935 You never can tell what Liverpool will do, but they have certainly touched a style of play foreign to their
The salt of the soccer crowd: William James Puckey
November 3, 1934 Many, many years ago I watched the boys’ entrance at Anfield. A stubbly little fellow was there sorting ‘em out. He had
Ted Crawford transferred to Liverpool
May 27, 1932 Ted Crawford, the Halifax Town centre-forward, who was taken from Filey Town, has been transferred to Liverpool, evidently on the recommendation of
Alex Raisbeck appointed secretary-manager to Halifax Town
Saturday, June 28 – 1930 The directors of Halifax Town Football Club have appointed as secretary-manager Mr Alex Raisbeck, recently secretary-manager of Bristol City. Mr
Alex Raisbeck linked to Tottenham Hotspur
Saturday, December 14 – 1929 It is stated in well-informed circles that the management of Tottenham Hotspurs rests between Mr. Bob Kyle, the former manager
