January 4, 1902 Is football what it was 10 years ago? By William McGregor (founder of the Football League). Go where you will in football
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Famous men in football, No. 9: Jack Sharp
October 28, 1899 Before the present season is over I hope to see the modest head of Jack Sharp decorated with an international cap. To

Famous men in football, No. 5: Joe Turner and Fred Johnson
September 30, 1899 One of the best known of our wire-pullers in football once remarked to me: “Stoke have done more to put up wages
West Bromwich v Liverpool 0-2 (FA Cup: February 25, 1899)
February 25, 1899 Match: FA Cup, Third Round, at Stoney Lane, kick-off: 15:00. West Bromwich Albion – Liverpool 0-2 (0-0). Attendance: 17,164; gate receipts: £822.
West Bromwich v Liverpool 0-1 (League match: December 26, 1898)
December 26, 1898 Match: Football League, First Division, at Stoney Lane, kick-off: 14:15. West Bromwich Albion – Liverpool 0-1 (0-1). Attendance: 10,000. Referee: Mr. Aaron
Everton v West Bromwich Albion 4-0 (West Bromwich Friendly Society’s Charity Cup, Final: April 18, 1898)
April 18, 1898 Match: West Bromwich Friendly Society’s Charity Cup, Final, replay, at Goodison Park, kick-off: 18:30. Everton – West Bromwich Albion 4-0 (2-0) –
Liverpool v West Bromwich 1-1 (League match: January 1, 1898)
January 1, 1898 Key note: “Liverpudlians would dearly like to see their club win a match upon their own ground. They can manage it away

England v Ireland 6-0 (International: February 20, 1897)
February 20, 1897 International, British Championship, at Trent Bridge (Nottingham). England – Ireland 6-0 (3-0). Attendance: 13,490. Referee: Mr. T. Robertson (Scottish FA), linesmen: Messrs.
England v Ireland: Harry Bradshaw to play
February 17, 1897 The Press Association is officially informed that Charles Athersmith, of Aston Villa, will take the place of Billy Bassett, as outside right
Liverpool’s Harry Bradshaw for England
February 3, 1897 For the first Association international match of the season, which takes place at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Saturday, February 20, the following
Irish League v English League 0-2 (Inter League: November 7, 1896)
November 7, 1896 Match: Inter League, at The Oval (Belfast). Irish League – English League 0-2 (0-1). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. John Marshall (Glasgow); linesmen:

Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: November 2, 1896
November 2, 1896 The victory of Liverpool over West Bromwich Albion on foreign soil affords further evidence of the skill of the local team, and
West Bromwich v Liverpool 0-1 (League match: October 31, 1896)
October 31, 1896 Match: Football League, 1st Division, at Stoney Lane, kick-off: 15:00. West Bromwich Albion – Liverpool 0-1 (0-1). Attendance: 5,000. Referee: Mr. Tom
Football League meeting (October 16, 1896)
October 16, 1896 A meeting of the Emergency Committee of the Football League was held last night, in Manchester. Mr John James Bentley in the
Meeting of the Football League (April 10, 1896)
April 10, 1896 Yesterday the management committee of the Football League met at the Alexandra Hotel, Dale Street, to transact their ordinary business, and to
Scotland v England 2-1 (International: April 4, 1896)
April 4, 1896 International: British Championship, at Parkhead (Glasgow), kick-off: 16:00. Scotland – England 2-1 (2-0). Attendance: 51,345; gate receipts: £3,244. Referee: Mr. Humphrey Jones
West Bromwich v Aston Villa 1-0 (Birmingham Senior Cup Final: April 29, 1895)
April 29, 1895 Match: Birmingham Senior Cup, Final, replay, at Aston Lower Grounds. West Bromwich – Aston Villa 1-0 (1-0). Attendance: 15,000. West Bromwich Albion
Aston Villa v West Bromwich 1-0 (English FA Cup Final: April 20, 1895)
April 20, 1895 Match: English FA Cup, Final, at Crystal Palace, kick-off. Aston Villa – West Bromwich 1-0 (1-0). Attendance: 42,560. Referee: Mr. John Lewis.
West Bromwich v Aston Villa 0-0 (Birmingham Senior Cup Final: March 30, 1895)
March 30, 1895 Match: Birmingham Senior Cup, Final, at Muntz Street. West Bromwich – Aston Villa 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 15,000. West Bromwich Albion (2-3-5): Joe
Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion
January 2, 1895 Liverpool v West Bromwich Albion. This return fixture between these two clubs took place at Anfield yesterday, before 10,000 spectators, and in

Liverpool v West Bromwich 4-0 (League match: January 1, 1895)
January 1, 1895 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:15. Liverpool – West Bromwich Albion 4-0 (0-0). Attendance: 10,000. Liverpool (2-3-5): William McCann,
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: September 17, 1894 (Liverpool Mercury)
September 17, 1894 Ill-luck is in the ascendancy in the Liverpool camp. To be beaten by Bolton Wanderers after having by far the most of
A tough afternoon in West Bromwich
September 17, 1894 Liverpool paid their first visit to West Bromwich on Saturday, and despite the greater counter attractions, Aston Villa v. Sunderland and Small
West Bromwich v Liverpool 5-0 (League match: September 15, 1894)
September 15, 1894 Key note: “The first visit of the Second League champions to West Bromwich aroused a lot of interest. After opening in splendid
Jimmy Ross in benefit match for the McGregor Fund
September 11, 1894 A meeting of the management committee of the Football League, was held at the Lion Hotel; Nottingham, yesterday. The following team were
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