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Tag: Aston Villa
‘Local players only’ is new Villa policy
Saturday, August 21 – 1937 It’s going to be “made in Birmingham” as far as Aston Villa is concerned in the future. At least that’s
John Cowan @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about John Cowan on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About John Cowan: Born: December 12, 1870: Bonhill (Dunbartonshire), Scotland. Passed away: May, 1937: Stranraer (Dumfries), Scotland. Position:
Gordon Hodgson for Leeds United
Tuesday, March 2 – 1937 Leeds United have signed Gordon Hodgson, the Aston Villa forward. Gordon Hodgson, who is a South African, joined the Villa
Gordon Hodgson’s brother-in-law electrocuted
February 16, 1936 Tommy Ward, a South African cricketer, who was married to a sister of Gordon Hodgson, the Aston Villa player, was accidentally electrocuted
Sketch: Gordon Hodgson (Aston Villa F.C.)
January 11, 1936 Gordon Hodgson, Aston Villa Football Club. (Source: Liverpool Echo: January 11, 1936) X
Gordon Hodgson transferred to Aston Villa
January 8, 1936 Gordon Hodgson, the Liverpool F.C. inside forward, was to-day transferred to Aston Villa. Hodgson was discovered when the South African amateur touring
Football, shipping and the best corner taker in the game
July 22, 1935 The Burnley Football Club is to lose its manager, Mr. Tom Bromilow, as we stated in Wednesday’s “Express.” The club to which
FA Cup Third round draw
December 10, 1934 FA Cup – Third round draw The draw for the third round of the FA Cup (to be played on Saturday, January
The salt of the soccer crowd: Joseph Gilbertson
September 15, 1934 Keen-eyed and stern of purpose; you will notice this by the eyeball Moscrop has given him. His name, Mr. Joseph Gilbertson; his
Herbert Charles Kingaby (Bert Kingaby) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Herbert Kingaby on PlayUpLiverpool.com ; About Herbert Kingaby: Born: 1880: Clapton, England. Passed away: May 17, 1934: Redbridge, Hampshire, England. Position: Winger.
William George (Billy George) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Billy George on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Billy George: “One of the greatest – if not the greatest – goalkeeper in the history of
The death of Billy George
December 4, 1933 William George, the former Aston Villa and England goalkeeper, has died in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, aged 59. He joined the Villa
Chesterfield drawn at home to Liverpool
January 16, 1932 Worse teams than Chesterfield have beaten better teams than Liverpool in previous years’ FA Cup matches, and if Chesterfield face Liverpool on
Football League meeting (June 27, 1931)
June 27, 1931 The management Committee of the Football League had a busy day at Southampton on Saturday dealing with matters affecting players. It was
Clubs in poverty street
June 15, 1931 The effect of the industrial depression on football is gradually being revealed in the balance sheets of the leading clubs. In only
Football League meeting (October 13, 1930)
October 13, 1930 Mr. John McKenna presided at a meeting of the Management Committee of the Football League, held at Euston Hotel, this morning. Benefits
Heavy tax bill for Liverpool F.C.
August 9, 1930 The Arsenal paid over £10,000 in Entertainment Tax last season, Aston Villa and Chelsea over £9,000, Manchester City and Liverpool over £8,000,
Liverpool v Aston Villa 2-0 (League match: March 22, 1930)
March 22, 1930 Key note: “Liverpool were in their most resplendent mood in the game with the Villa, and few will deny that their success
Meeting of the Football League (June 29, 1929)
June 29, 1929 Transfer fees and benefits. Wednesday to Sheffield Wednesday. Mr. John McKenna, the President, presiding over a meeting of the Management Committee 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
Liverpool v Aston Villa 4-0 (League match: January 5, 1929)
January 5, 1929 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:30. Liverpool – Aston Villa 4-0 (1-0). Attendance: 31,146. Liverpool (2-3-5): Arthur Riley, James
John Lindsay and Tom McNeil transferred to Liverpool
April 12, 1928 John Lindsay, an ex-Bowhill footballer who was for a time with Partick Thistle, where he received a knee injury that threatened to
Tranmere’s Tom Waring turns down Liverpool
Monday, February 13 – 1928 Liverpool offered £4,500 for Tom Waring, of Tranmere Rovers, Aston Villa went to £200 above that figure, and secured the
Joe Bache Aston Villa coach
August 1, 1927 England’s vital need Aston Villa realise importance of The Coach Have the great English football clubs at last been forced to the
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