May 18, 1959 Football fans gathered in hundreds to-day for the funeral of Mr. Elisha Scott, the former Irish international goalkeeper. Among those who accompanied
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Elisha Scott @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Elisha Scott on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Elisha Scott. “Scott never exhibits tricks in goal. He catches balls that others would fist; he puts
The death of Elisha Scott
May 16, 1959 Sam Hardy … Harry Hibbs … Frank Swift … Ted Sagar … Sam Bartram … Jerry Dawson …Jack Harkness … John Thomson.
The death of Olphert Stanfield
March 13, 1952 A well-known figure in football circles, and former Irish international, Mr. Olphert Martin Stanfield (Olphy Stanfield), died in the City Hospital, Belfast,
New post for Elisha Scott
March 2, 1950 Appointed manager of Glenavon Glenavon decided last night to appoint Mr. Elisha Scott manager of their club subject to Belfast Celtic releasing
Scott to succeed Scot as manager?
Friday, August 5 – 1949 Elisha Scott, the former goalkeeper, has been offered the managership of Portadown In succession to the former Alloa manager, Tommy
William Walter Donnelly (Willie Donnelly) PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Willie Donnelly on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Willie Donnelly: Born: 1872, in Magherafelt (Co. Durham), in Ireland. Passed away: August 1, 1948. (Other sources
Ireland v Scotland 2-0 (International)
Saturday, October 4 – 1947 International, British Championships, at Windsor Park, Belfast. Ireland – Scotland 2-0 (1-0). Attendance: 52,000. Referee: Mr. T. Smith (Atherstone). Ireland
Irish League v British Army 2-3 (Army friendly: September 16, 1942)
September 16, 1942 Match: Army friendly, at Grosvenor Park; kick-off: 18:00. Irish League – British Army 2-3 (1-0). Attendance: 15,000; gate receipts: £700. Irish League
Irish FA v British Army 3-2 (Army friendly: September 12, 1942)
September 12, 1942 Match: Army match, at Windsor Park. Irish FA – British Army 3-2 (1-0). Attendance: 35,000; gate receipts: £1,699. Referee: Mr. W.R. Hamilton.

James McKnight (Jimmy McKnight) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Jimmy McKnight on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Jimmy McKnight: Born: May 2, 1892. Passed away: Position: Inside right. Height: (5ft. 7in.); Weight: Career: Glentoran:
Scott’s wonderboy in the cup
Saturday, January 21 – 1939 Discouraged by temporary loss of form and upset by the unfriendliness of part of the crowd a young football despaired
Another medal for Elisha Scott
January 25, 1936 Belfast Celtic won the Irish League championship on Saturday, and Elisha Scott, the goalkeeper, won another medal. It was the great Irishman’s
The funeral of Patrick McCann
June 24, 1935 The funeral took place yesterday to Bangor Cemetery of Mr. Patrick McCann, a former Irish international footballer, whose death occurred at his

Image: Elisha Scott (Belfast Celtic)
March 21, 1935 Elisha Scott, Belfast Celtic. Elisha Scott who now manages and occasionally plays for Belfast Celtic. (Source: Sunderland Daily Echo: March 21, 1935)
Elisha Scott transferred to Belfast Celtic
June 27, 1934 Elisha Scott, the Liverpool goalkeeper with over 20 Irish international caps to his credit, has accepted an invitation to join Belfast Celtic,
The funeral of Andrew Hunter
August 26, 1933 The remains of the late Mr. Andrew Hunter were removed from his residence at Hopeton Street, Belfast, to the City Cemetery on
The death of James Ferris
October 10, 1932 Footballers in the South of Ireland will regret to learn of the death of James Ferris, which occurred at his home in
Scotland v Ireland 3-0 (International: March 13, 1920)
March 13, 1920 International: British Championship, at Celtic Park. Scotland – Ireland 3-0 (2-0). Attendance: 39,757. Referee: Mr. Jim Mason. Scotland (2-3-5): Kenneth Campbell (Liverpool),
Liverpool goalkeepers on international duties
March 2, 1920 Robert Manderson, the Rangers’ back, and Patrick “Patsy” Gallacher, of Celtic fame have been chosen by the Irish Selection Committee to play
English League v Irish League 2-2 (Inter League: November 19, 1919)
November 19, 1919 International: Inter League, at Anfield (Liverpool), kick-off: 14:30. English League – Irish League 2-2 (1-0). Attendance: 20,000. Referee: Mr. Arthur Pellowe. English
William Lacey selected for Ireland
October 13, 1919 For the International match against England at Belfast on 26th October the Irish team was selected last night as follows: – William
Elisha Scott sign for Belfast Celtic
Friday, July 5 – 1918 Liverpool have given permission to Elisha Scott to play “as an amateur according to English League rules” for whatever club
Elisha Scott for Belfast Celtic
June 30, 1918 The Irish League Committee have written to the Liverpool Club asking the latter to grant Belfast Celtic permission to play Elisha Scott
An Irish idea of juniors
January 15, 1918 On Saturday in Belfast when the County Antrim Shield ties occupied attention, Belfast Celtic came back into senior football by virtue of
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