May 4, 1943 Liverpool have decided to send their best available Reserve team to Cadby Hall, Penny-lane, on Saturday to play St. Teresa’s in a
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West Ham’s misfortune
May 4, 1931 It was natural that Liverpool should take revenge on a club that defeated them in the early days of the season by
Season preview 1927/28 – Dundee F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 1 – 1927 Dundee have engaged nineteen players of whom four are newcomers, all of whom have yet to prove their ability in
Benefit match for trainer Billy Connell
Tuesday, April 8 – 1924 The Liverpool directors are recognising the services of trainer W. Connell, who has been with the club for a lengthy
Robert Marshall for “Old Pompey”
Tuesday, April 8 – 1924 R. Marshall, Portsmouth’s first outside right, who lives at Westfield Road, Gorgie, will play for “Old Pompey” v. “Old Saints”
Charlie Wilson honoured with a money gift
October 4, 1922 Charlie Wilson, who has been with Liverpool F.C. as player and assistant trainer and coach for 21 years, is to receive a
Stray leaves: Tommy Bennett, Liverpool F.C.
February 12, 1918 In the city of Liverpool the adherents of Association football have had the rare privilege of watching Fred Geary, Jack Southworth, Alexander
Benefit match for Sunderland Rovers
February 8, 1917 Billy McCracken, the Newcastle United and Irish international back, has secured a team to play a match next Saturday for the benefit
Extra cash for the Cameron Benefit Fund
Thursday, January 4 – 1917 The match played by the leaders of the Midland and Lancashire Sections – Leeds City and Liverpool – at Newcastle
Alex Raisbeck’s unique life story: The last part: 17
July 10, 1915 Conversation in train which led To my becoming manager of Hamilton Academicals By Alex Raisbeck. When I commenced season 1913-14 I had
Programme pickles (Liverpool)
Saturday, October 4 – 1913 * Harry Lowe’s absence seriously affected Liverpool’s chances of success against the Albion. * Kenneth Campbell gave a glorious exhibition
Frederick Buck’s benefit match
Monday, October 2 – 1911 The match between West Bromwich Albion and Woolwich Arsenal, on the second Saturday in November, has been set apart for
Two steps back for Liverpool
December 5, 1910 Following upon the clever victory of the Anfielders at the expense of Manchester United the result of Saturday’s game at Boundary-lane must
Personalia – Sam Gilligan, Liverpool F.C.
October 15, 1910 One of a famous football family is our subject, for four brothers have made their names in English and Scottish circles. The
Manchester United v Football League 1-4 (Benefit match: April 27, 1910)
April 27, 1910 Match: Benefit for the wife and children of Spencer Whittaker, at Turf Moor (Burnley). Manchester United – Football League 1-4 (1-2). Attendance:
Alex Raisbeck transferred to Partick Thistle
June 11, 1909 Alex Raisbeck, the famous Scottish centre half, has been transferred by the Liverpool Club to Partick Thistle, the Scottish League organisation which
William Goldie leaving for South America
June 17, 1908 William Goldie, the brilliant left-half of the Fulham Football Club, and previously of Liverpool, who refused to resign for the former club
Liverpudliana: By Richard Samuel (February 23 – 1907)
Saturday, February 23 – 1907 Liverpool’s pleasing success at Sheffield. Liverpool’s victory at Owlerton was as meritorious as it was appreciated. With Sam Hardy, Robert
Benefit match for Raybould
Friday, November 24 – 1905 Sam Raybould, the Liverpool inside left, is to have the next match at Anfield as a benefit. (Liverpool Daily Post,
Charlie Wilson in local benefit match
September 19, 1905 Tom Bartley, of Flint, Welsh international in 1889, who has played with Glossop and Earlestown, being associated with the latter club for
Benefit for James Watson
September 1, 1905 Liverpool visit Roker Park on the 16th inst., and the match will benefit James Watson, Sunderland’s left back. (Liverpool Daily Post: September
Blackpool’s popular captain – Bob Birket
Saturday, September 24 – 1904 Bob Birket, Blackpool’s popular captain, takes a well-earned benefit on Wednesday night, when North End visit Blackpool, and as there
Portsmouth manager Robert Blyth resigns
May 11, 1904 The announcement that Mr. Robert Blyth had resigned the managership of the Portsmouth Football Club was made yesterday, and created quite a
Meeting of the Football Association
Monday, November 9 – 1903 The Council met at 104, High Holborn, yesterday, Mr. J.C. Clegg, in the chair. Applications for direct membership by the
Benefit match for George Fleming
December 23, 1899 On Friday next George Fleming takes his benefit, when the Corinthians play the Wolves. (Lancashire Evening Post: December 23, 1899)
