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Sentimental journey for Alf Hobson
January 4, 1969 Disappointed with the result but delighted to be back. That was the reaction of former Liverpool goalkeeper, Alf Hobson, who spent Christmas
Bolton Wanderers v Liverpool 5-0 (FA Cup match: January 26, 1946)
January 26, 1946 Match: FA Cup, Fourth Round, First Leg, at Burden Park, kick-off: 14:45. Bolton Wanderers – Liverpool 5-0 (3-0). Attendance: 39,692. Referee: Mr.
Liverpool – Blackburn Rovers 4-0 (War time, League match)
Saturday, September 29 – 1945 Match: Football League, Northern Section, at Anfield. Liverpool – Blackburn Rovers 4-0 (1-0). Attendance: 24,532. Referee: Mr. J.H. Parker (Crewe).
Blackburn Rovers – Liverpool 0-5 (War time, League match)
Saturday, September 22 – 1945 Match: Football League, Northern Section, at Ewood Park. Blackburn Rovers – Liverpool 0-5 (0-1). Attendance: 5,131. Referee: Mr. J.H. Parker
Years bridged
August 31, 1945 Liverpool will be bridging six years at Anfield tomorrow, for their team against Burnley looks pretty much the same as it did
Liverpool’s practice game
August 15, 1945 Liverpool F.C. stage their first and only public practice game on Saturday at Anfield (3 pm=, when they mix up the seniors
Herbert Hall transferred to Liverpool
May 28, 1945 With the closing of the football season Liverpool have solved the problem which has been worrying them ever since last August. They
Derby County v Liverpool 1-0 (League match: May 21, 1945)
May 21, 1945 Match: Football League, Northern Section, Regional 2, at Baseball Ground, kick-off: 15:00. Derby County – Liverpool 1-0 (0-0). Attendance: 16,723. Referee: Captain
Liverpool v Blackpool 2-0 (League match: May 19, 1945)
May 19, 1945 Match: Football League, Northern Section, Regional 2, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Blackpool 2-0 (1-0). Attendance: 16,807. Referee: Mr. A.C. Hall
Blackpool next at Anfield Road
May 18, 1945 Blackpool’s visit for Anfield’s senior finale tomorrow coincides with a remarkable revival on the part of the “glamour team” of the war.
Billy Liddell is fit again
May 17, 1945 Billy Liddell, Liverpool Scottish international forward, who has been out of the game some weeks with pulled muscles, has reported fit and
Oldham Athletic v Liverpool 0-7 (League match: May 12, 1945)
May 12, 1945 Match: Football League, Northern Section, Regional 2, at Boundary Park. Oldham Athletic – Liverpool 0-7 (0-3). Attendance: 2,000. Referee: Mr. J. Williams
Liverpool must win at Oldham
May 11, 1945 Liverpool must win at Boundary Park against Oldham if they are to retain title interest. The loss of even one point will
Liverpool v Preston North End 5-1 (League match: May 9, 1945)
May 9, 1945 Key note: “Never were Liverpool in danger, for they scored in 90 seconds and never looked back. And that first goal was
Oldham Athletic next at Anfield
May 4, 1945 Chief interest centres on our local clubs, and Liverpool should make no mistake about improving their position when they meet Oldham Athletic
Liverpool’s forward failings
April 30, 1945 Reason for Liverpool s surprising defeat at Chesterfield can be traced to forward failing. Had the attack functioned with the same accuracy
Chesterfield v Liverpool 1-0 (League North Cup: April 28, 1945)
April 28, 1945 Match: Football League, North Cup, Third Round, Second Leg, at Saltergate. Chesterfield – Liverpool 1-0 (0-0). Attendance: 24,500. Referee: Mr. F.S. Milner
Tough encounter awaits Liverpool F.C.
April 27, 1945 Last week this time Liverpool looked comfortable favourites for the Cup at 9 to 4, but their disappointing display against Chesterfield at
Jack Westby released to play for Liverpool
April 26, 1945 Blackburn Rovers have granted permission to Liverpool to play Jack Westby at right back in the team to meet Chesterfield in the
Liverpool to make offer for Jack Westby
April 23, 1945 Liverpool have decided to make an offer to Blackburn Rovers for the transfer of Jack Westby, the tall, big hearted half-back whom
Liverpool v Chesterfield 0-0 (League North Cup: April 21, 1945)
April 21, 1945 Key note: “Chesterfield sprang a surprise upon Liverpool when they met them at Liverpool on Saturday in the first game of the
Liverpool bid for FA Cup fame
April 20, 1945 Main interest centres in Liverpool’s bid to make Chesterfield’s blend of youth and experience, so carefully nursed by Mr. Norman Bullock, go
Liverpool’s worries before the Chesterfield match
April 19, 1945 Liverpool also are unable to give us any definite news regarding their team, but hope springs eternal and neither chairman Mr. William
Big rush for Anfield tickets
April 18, 1945 There was a big run on the tickets for Liverpool’s cup-tie with Chesterfield due for Anfield on Saturday, and early application is
