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A week in the life of Liverpool Football Club
March 14, 1981 It’s action stations for the Anfield team behind the scenes. It’s 7:30 on Saturday evening. The Anfield pitch scarred after the reserve
The team behind the team
December 30, 1979 They wear red, but they trade in the gold and silver of success … Liverpool F.C., feared, formidable giants of British football.
Bob Paisley: On the lowest rung
May 30, 1977 The world of football rolls along with the help of cliches. They ease the way and one I like as well as
Doug Rudhams retirement is linked with South Africa crisis
May 5, 1960 I am able to disclose to-day the reason behind the retirement from football in this country of 33-years-old Doug Rudham, third of
Flag-pole with a difference
December 11, 1958 When you Liverpool fans pass that solid-looking flag-pole which stands just behind the Kop at the corner of Kemlyn Road, don’t dismiss
Liverpool get Hugh Gerhardi’s signature
Friday, August 1 – 1952 Manager Don Welsh, of Liverpool, to-day signed on, at Southampton, 19-years-old Hugh Gerhardi, a wing-half from Thistle F.C. of Durban,
Liverpool F.C. and South African footballers
Thursday, July 3 – 1952 Liverpool, pioneers in bringing South African footballers to this country, will have another Springbok on their staff next season. He
Liverpool’s test star asked for a trial
August 25, 1941 A few weeks ago a 17 year-old Bootle lad received a postcard inviting him to have a trial with Everton Football Club.
Liverpool at Crewe Alexandra
March 21, 1940 Liverpool visit Crewe Alexandra in a Western Regional game and another good display is anticipated. A number of changes have been made
Jack Balmer returns for Liverpool
March 1, 1940 Everton and Liverpool, already engaged to meet in one cup semi-final, have a great chance tomorrow of coming together in a cup-final.
All-British XI for Riley and Busby
Wednesday, February 14 – 1940 Congratulations to Arthur Riley and Matt Busby, of the Reds. They have received notification that they have been chosen to
All-British XI with Riley and Busby
Monday, January 22 – 1940 The following players were chosen, yesterday, to take part in the Football League v. All-British Red Cross match at Bradford
England v The Army (International, January 20, 1940)
January 20, 1940 Match: War time international at Selhurst Park. England – The Army 4-3 (3-3). Attendance: 10,057; gate receipts: £558. Referee: Mr. A.J. Jewell.
British Army team to meet France
Wednesday January 3 – 1940 The British Army football team to meet the French Army in Paris on February 11 includes 10 Internationals and an
Liverpool win at Deepdale.
January 1, 1940 Busby’s part in the victory. Liverpool’s 3-1 victory at Preston was something in the nature of a minor miracle. The losers included
Preston North End v Liverpool 1-3 (Friendly: December 30, 1939)
December 30, 1939 Match: Friendly, at Deepdale, kick-off: 14:20. Preston North End – Liverpool 1-3 (1-1). Attendance: 4,000. Referee: Mr. J.H. Hargreaves (Preston). Preston North
Out for “the double”
Friday, December 29 – 1939 Preston North End will be anxious to complete a friendly “double” over Liverpool at Deepdale. The clubs met a couple
Football League XI v All British XI 3-2 (War time, Charity match)
Tuesday, December 26 – 1939 Match: Red Cross Charity for the St. John Ambulance Fund, at Molineux. Football League XI – All British XI 3-2
Welcome home
Friday, December 22 – 1939 Liverpool will be without some of their leading players for the game against New Brighton, but that will not detract
Liverpool team changes
Thursday, December 21 – 1939 Liverpool have to make several changes for their Western Regional match against New Brighton at Anfield on Saturday. Of the
Cyril Done to lead the Liverpool attack
December 14, 1939 Cyril Done, who scored seven goals for Liverpool Reserves against Blackpool Reserves last week, will lead the Liverpool attack against Preston North
Stoke City v Liverpool 3-1 (War time, League match)
Saturday, December 9 – 1939 Match: Regional League, Western Division, at Victoria Grounds, kick-off: 14:30. Stoke City – Liverpool 3-1 (2-0). Attendance: 1,338. Referee: Mr.
8,000 “thanks”
Friday, December 8 – 1939 Our Thanks to the city seniors. They could hardly have put more into the game if there had been a
Liverpool team changes for Stoke
December 6, 1939 Liverpool are forced to make one change for their match against Stoke City at Stoke on Saturday. George Paterson will be at
