May 13, 1974 One of the most remarkable characters in professional football, Neil McBain, has died in hospital in Ayr, aged 78. A Scottish international
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James Sloan McInnes (Jimmy McInnes) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Jimmy McInnes on PlayUpLiverpool.com ; About Jimmy McInnes: Born: February 17, 1912: Ayr (Ayrshire), in Scotland. Passed away: July 5, 1965: Liverpool,
Missing stars for Liverpool F.C.
December 30, 1943 Liverpool will be handicapped by Services calls for their visit to Wrexham on Saturday in the War Cup Qualifying Competition. Stars like
The death of Jimmy Hay
April 4, 1940 Jimmy Hay, the former Celtic, Newcastle United and Ayr United wing half-back died in Ayr today. He had been ill for some
Jimmy McInnes’s goal
Tuesday, August 29 – 1939 The goal scored by McInnes, Liverpool’s Scottish left half, against Sheffield United on Saturday was the player’s second for the
Portsmouth v Liverpool preview 1938 (get to know the Liverpool team)
November 4, 1938 Anderson, who has registered three hat tricks in amassing a total of 15 goals for the Reserve team this season, will lead
Neil McBain may return to football
December 16, 1937 Neil McBain, who relinquished his position as manager of Watford to take up a business appointment in Ayr, is considering several tempting
David Campbell Copeland (David Copeland) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about David Copeland on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About David Copeland: Born: April 2, 1875: Ayr, Scotland. Passed away: November 16, 1931: Erdington (Birmingham), England. Nick-name:
Samuel Aitken (Sam Aitken) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Samuel Aitken on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Sam Aitken: Born: 1878: Ayr, Scotland. Passed away: March, 1930. Position: Right half. Height: Weight: Career: Ayr:
Neil McBain to replace Harry Chambers at centre half
Thursday, March 8 – 1928 Liverpool yesterday figured in two big deals. In the first place they secured the transfer from St. Johnstone of Neil
Season preview 1927-28: Cowdenbeath F.C. (Athletic News)
August 1, 1927 It was disappointing to find Cowdenbeath transfer two players of the calibre of Bill Murray and Dave Wright to Sunderland, but needs
Season preview 1927/28 – Motherwell F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 1 – 1927 Last season Motherwell made a very strong bid for League honours. They failed to stay the pace, but were worthy
Kenneth Campbell continues his life story: Part II
May 14, 1921 When I was signed on for four pounds. Remarkable incident in which Bobbie Parker figures. By Kenneth Campbell “Kenneth Campbell, the famous
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All articles about Donald Sloan on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Donald Sloan: Born: July 31, 1883: Rankinston (Ayrshire), Scotland. Passed away: January 1, 1917: Arras (Hauts-de-France), France
Season preview 1911-12: Liverpool F.C. (Athletic News)
August 28, 1911 The Anfield club, who have thirty-one players on their wage-list, should be able to place a strong eleven on the field to
Mr. Willie Maley, Celtic F.C.
October 24, 1904 Being English by birth Mr. William Maley has the suavity of that race, a Scot by adoption, he has the caution proverbial
Meeting of the Scottish FA (December 8, 1903)
December 8, 1903 The Scottish Football Association Committee met last night at 6 Carlton Place, Glasgow. Captain R.M. Christie (Dunblane) presided. The Referee Committee intimated
Donald Sloan transferred to Belfast distillery
August 13 – 1903 An Ayr player, Donald Sloan by name, has signed on for Belfast Distillery, and will be their goalkeeper. He is only
Football transfers
July 29, 1895 Forwards: Alex Bell, from Parkhead to Bury; John Aitken, from Dumfries to Newton Heath; George Allan, from Leith Athletic to Liverpool; Sammy
Robert Neill causes Celtic protest
December 25, 1894 A meeting of the Scottish Football Association Committee was held in the Association Rooms, Glasgow, last night. Mr. Archibald Sliman, the president,
Wolves are strengthened
July 7, 1894 In spite of the defections from their ranks in Billy Rose, George Swift, George Kinsey, and Bob Edge, Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to
The Canadian team – fixture list
Friday, August 17 – 1888 A long programme has been arranged for this team, which will commence in a town in this county in September
Scottish football and professionalism
December 10, 1884 At a meeting of the Sub Committee on Professionalism of the S.F.A. it was decided to send each of the players who
