September 3, 1894 Liverpool’s opening encounter in the premier league, singularly to remark, took place upon the ground which was the scene of their momentous
Tag: Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool 1-1 (League match: September 1, 1894)
September 1, 1894 Key note: “Perhaps it was only natural that most people out Blackburn way considered that the outcome of their opening match at
Season preview 1894-95: Liverpool F.C. (Athletic News)
August 27, 1894 In the Liverpool district the football craze appears to be as keen as ever: indeed, it is questionable whether the public are
Good business for Darwen Football Club
July 9, 1894 The new officials of the Darwen Football Club are showing business-like qualities, and in the course of a few days we may
William McOwen becomes a dentist
Friday, June 1 – 1894 William McOwen, the goalkeeper of the Liverpool Football Club during the last two seasons, and before that custodian for Darwen
Palatine League tables
Wednesday, April 25 – 1894 The games in the Palatine League, so far as the Northern Division are concerned, are now all rubbed off, while
Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers 1-3 (Palatine League: April 24, 1894)
April 24, 1894 Match: County Palatine League match, at Anfield Liverpool – Blackburn Rovers 1-3 (0-1) Attendance: 1,000. Liverpool (2-3-4): Alex Rennie: Mellett, E.J. Newall;
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: April 16, 1894
April 16, 1894 The recent displays of the Liverpool team are not inspiring their supporters with any great hopes or jubilant feelings for the forthcoming
Nuggets from the Cricket and Football Field
Saturday, April 14 – 1894 * Granted that Everton beat Chester, Liverpool and Everton meet in the final for the Liverpool Cup. There will be
Meeting of the Football Association (February 14, 1894)
February 14, 1894 A meeting of the council of the Football Association was held last evening at 61, Chancery-lane, London. The draw for the third
A big, big win for Liverpool F.C.
February 12, 1894 At length the much-talked-of, and eagerly-looked-forward-to Cup fight between Liverpool and Preston North End is decided. For the last week or so
Blackburn Rovers purchase Ewood Park
January 27, 1894 The Blackburn Rovers F.C. have completed the purchase of the enclosure at Ewood Park, the purchase money amounting to £2,500. With contemplated
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: January 22, 1894
January 22, 1894 The most interesting of all the Lancashire County Cup Ties undoubtedly was that at Blackburn between the Rovers and the second league
Blackburn Rovers v Liverpool 4-3 (Lancashire Cup: January 20, 1894)
January 20, 1894 Match: Lancashire Cup, First Round, at Ewood Park. Blackburn Rovers – Liverpool 4-3 (2-0). Attendance: 8,000. Referee: Mr. Thomas Helme. Blackburn Rovers
Football recruitment from the Army
January 1, 1894 The Army is just now the recruiting ground for football clubs. Preston North End opened the way with William McKennie and Billy
It makes the crowd laugh, but it doesn’t look fair
December 30, 1893 William McOwen, the Liverpool Football Club goalkeeper, (says Pastime) jumps up and pulls the crossbar down when the ball appears likely to
Liverpool to train at Hoylake
December 16, 1893 The Liverpool team are, it is said, to have a week’s training at Hoylake previous to meeting the Blackburn Rovers at Ewood
Money, money, money in football
December 16, 1893 “£ s. d. is what we are after,” remarked the representative of a big League club at a meeting of the Palatine
Meeting of the County Palatine League (December 8, 1893)
December 8, 1893 At a meeting of the County Palatine League on Friday, the two groups were decided upon, and it will be a matter
Liverpool elected to the County Palatine League
November 14, 1893 A meeting of the County Palatine League was held at the Saddle Inn, Bolton, yesterday. A proposal to pool all gates was
Meeting of the Lancashire F.A. (November 14, 1893)
November 14, 1893 Last evening, a meeting of the Lancashire Football Association was held at Bolton, Mr. Forrest (Blackburn) presiding. … The draw for the
The death of Jack Proctor
November 8, 1893 Jack Proctor, a well-known footballer, who has been playing half-back in the Stoke League team, died yesterday after a week’s illness, from
Professional football will not collapse
September 30, 1893 The article on “Football Professionals” in Monday’s Times testifies to the growing interest of the public in football, although it will hardly
Professional football heading for crisis
September 26, 1893 There are signs in the football world of a crisis. It is, of course, a pecuniary crisis, and equally of course, the
Dramatic rescue for Blackburn players
September 18, 1893 Great excitement was caused at Blackburn Railway Station on the arrival of the Midland train from Manchester at a quarter-past ten last
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