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The death of Bob Holmes
November 16, 1955 Last of “Invincibles,” Bob Holmes dies A great footballer of the old days, Mr. Bob Holmes, died at his native Preston to-day,
Liverpool Reserves v Preston North End Reserves 1-0 (League match: April 14, 1900)
April 14. 1900 Reserves, Lancashire Combination, at Anfield. Liverpool Reserves – Preston North End 1-0 (1-0). Attendance: 3,000. Liverpool Reserves (2-3-5): Harry Storer; General Stevenson,
Pertaining to prominent players: Harry Bradshaw
December 30, 1899 Harry Bradshaw, the clever little fellow we were wout to see skipping along the Liverpool left wing before he went South, will
Heights and weights of the Preston North End F.C. players (1899-00)
December 25, 1899 The heights and weights of some of the North End players are: Peter McBride, 5ft. 10in. and 13st.; Bob Holmes, 5ft. 8in.
Men famous in football: Hugh Dunn
November 18, 1899 Estimate Hughie Dunn’s popularity according to his bodily bulk, and you have a correct idea on the point. The compliment conveyed will
Famous men in football, No. 7: Jack Devey
October 14, 1899 John Devey ranks alongside Ernest Needham as an ideal captain. His masterly marshalling may be traced in the un-equalled series of successes
Famous men in football, No. 6: Peter McIntyre
October 7, 1899 There were times last season when those most intimately acquainted with Peter McIntyre felt intensely sorry for him. As a lad of
Preston North End v Bolton Wanderers 0-1 (League match, April 29 -1899)
Saturday, April 29 – 1899 Match: Football League, First Division, at Deepdale. Preston North End – Bolton Wanderers 0-1. Attendance: 2,500. Preston North End (2-3-5):
Preston North End v Liverpool 1-2 (League match: March 11, 1899)
March 11, 1899 Key note: “Liverpool had not far to travel for their afternoon’s performance – merely from St. Annes to Preston. They are training
Scottish Footballers’ Union v English Footballers’ Union 1-2 (Benefit: April 28, 1898)
April 28, 1898 Match: International, Benefit for Unions’ Benevolent Fund, at Ibrox Park. Scottish Footballers’ Union – English Footballers’ Union 1-2 (0-1). Attendance: 3,000; gate
A Players’ Union is born in Liverpool
December 28, 1897 At a meeting of leading football professionals in Liverpool, presided over by John Bell, the well-known Everton forward, at which representatives of
Preston North End v Liverpool 1-1 (League match: October 2, 1897)
October 2, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Deepdale, kick-off: 15:30. Preston North End – Liverpool 1-1 (1-1). Attendance: 8,000. Referee: Mr. John Lewis.
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: September 13, 1897
September 13, 1897 Glorious weather favoured the initial home League match at Anfield, and the visit of the once famous North End team proved a
Liverpool v Preston North End 0-0 (League match: September 11, 1897)
September 11, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick off: 16:00 Liverpool – Preston North End 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 20,000. Referee: Mr. J.Lewis.
Liverpool v Preston North End 0-0 (League match: April 10, 1897)
April 10, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 16:00. Liverpool – Preston North End 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. Hallam. Liverpool
Preston North End v Aston Villa 1-1 (FA Cup: February 27, 1897)
February 27, 1897 Match: FA Cup, Third Round, at Deepdale. Preston North End – Aston Villa 1-1 (1-0). Attendance: 14,000; gate receipts: £867 17s. Preston
Preston North End v Liverpool 1-1 (League match: November 14, 1896)
November 14, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Deepdale, kick-off: 14:45. Preston North End – Liverpool 1-1 (1-0). Attendance: 9,000. Referee: Mr. J. Lewis
Friendly encounter at Deepdale
February 8, 1896 Both these teams having been relieved from any responsibility in connection with the Lancashire Cup competition beyond the first round, home-and-away friendly
Preston North End v Liverpool 3-2 (Friendly: February 8, 1896)
February 8, 1896 Match: Friendly, at Deepdale, kick-off 15:10. Preston North End – Liverpool 3-2 (1-1). Attendance: 1,000. Referee: Mr. Stott (Rawtenstall). Preston North End
Preston North End v Liverpool 2-1 (Benefit: November 4, 1895)
November 4, 1895 Match: Benefit for Bob Holmes, at Deepdale. Preston North End – Liverpool 2-1 (1-1). Attendance: 2,000; receipts: £60. Preston North End (2-3-5):
Liverpool to play in Bob Holmes benefit match
November 2, 1895 An event of interest, not merely to Preston, but wherever football is played, takes place at Deepdale on Monday, and it is
Liverpool v Preston North End 2-5 (League match: April 20, 1895)
April 20, 1895 Key note: “Liverpool and Preston North End have left their matches until late on in the season, for it was only on
Scottish League v English League 1-4 (Inter League: April 13, 1895)
April 13, 1895 International: Inter League, at Celtic Park (Parkhead). Scottish League – English League 1-4 (1-2). Attendance: 30,000. Referee: Mr. J. Marshall (Third Lanark);
Preston North End v Everton 2-0 (Lancashire Cup Final: March 30, 1895)
March 30, 1895 Match: Lancashire Cup, Final, at Ewood Park (Blackburn). Preston North End – Everton 2-0 (1-0). Attendance: 8,000. Referee: Mr. John Lewis (Blackburn).
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