February 15, 1901 The recent suspension of five Liverpool players by their club for leaving the field during a Combination match, without the permission of
Tag: Bolton
Would you like the Liverpool sound behind your goalkeeper?
Saturday, November 9 – 1963 Yeah, yeah, yeah … the new Liverpool Sound may be a baby-faced Beatle telling you that she loves you. But
The death of Jimmy Settle
June 1, 1954 Jimmy Settle the famous former Everton F.C., played died aged 78, at Bolton in hospital on Tuesday. (June 1). Jimmy Settle an
James Brogan: “The old bloke in the gatehouse”
August 8, 1948 To many of his workmates in a Clyde shipyard 84-year-old Jimmy Brogan is just “the old bloke in the gatehouse.” Entirely unexpected
Portsmouth team in road crash
Monday, September 8 – 1946 Mr Jack Tinn, Portsmouth secretary-manager, and James Stewart, the trainer, were hurt in a road accident yesterday when, with the
Tommy Lawton’s chance for goal-record
Thursday, February 1 – 1945 Tommy Lawton, the England and Everton centre-forward, has a long way to go before he sets up all-time record figures
Highland welcoming for the Army XI
August 11, 1944 Yesterday the British Army, which meets a Combined Services eleven at Inverness today, spent the day golfing and bowling in Inverness. In
All set for Dens Park
August 4, 1944 Stage is now set for the opening game at Dens Park tomorrow afternoon between Dundee and the British Army XI. Dundee have
Manchester United’s fine play
May 10, 1943 Manchester United have set Liverpool a stiffish task for the second leg of the Lancashire Cup final at Maine Road next Saturday,
Invites for the Lancashire Cup
Tuesday, August 4 – 1942 When and how the Lancashire Senior Football Cup Competition is to be played this season will be decided at a
Richard Lindley (Dick Lindley) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Dick Lindley on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Dick Lindley: Born: 1885: Bolton (Lancashire), England. Passed away: May 30, 1941: Slaidburn (Yorkshire), England. Burial /
The death of Dick Lindley
May 30, 1941 A member of the Burnley Football Club’s FA Cup-winning team in 1914, Dick Lindley died at his home in Slaidburn yesterday. A
Milestones in history of famous clubs: Everton F.C.
September 30, 1939 1878 – Formation of the St. Domingo Football Club by members of the New Connexion Chapel, Everton. First games played in Stanley
Chester side to face Liverpool
September 15, 1939 For their match at Chester to-morrow, Liverpool will probably field the following side: – Dirk Kemp, Jim Harley, Bernard Ramsden, Matt Busby,
Daniel Cunliffe (Dan Cunliffe) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Dan Cunliffe on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Dan Cunliffe: “He is very fast and tricky, clever with both feet and head, and a thorough
Dan Cunliffe dies 62 years old
Tuesday, December 28 – 1937 Daniel Cunliffe, of York Street, Heywood, a former international footballer, has died at the age of 62. A native of
Alf Gray transferred to Lincoln City
Friday, June 8 – 1934 Lincoln City F.C. have secured the transfer of Alfred Gray, a centre half who was with Liverpool last season. A
Season preview 1929/30 – Tranmere Rovers F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 5 – 1929 There are few changes to record at Prenton Park, as the directors were satisfied with last season’s players, of whom
Liverpool boys for Lancashire Schoolboys XI
Wednesday, May 15 – 1929 The Sports Management Committee of the Burnley Education authority are hoping that the match between the Lancashire and Yorkshire Schoolboys,
John McKenna: A life-time in football
November 21, 1927 There are men in football today who have spent a life-time in the game – forty, fifty years of more. It is
Season preview 1927/28: Southport F.C. (Athletic News)
August 1, 1927 Southport prospects are brighter than ever. The infusion of new talent is greater than ever before, and both attack and defence will
Season preview 1927/28 – Barrow F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 1 – 1927 Barrow are optimistic in face of the difficulties which have continually beset them, and are hoping to thrive. There are
Season preview 1927/28: New Brighton F.C. (Athletic News)
August 1, 1927 The New Brighton directors were not satisfied with the display of the team last season and have sought new blend. Only seven
English Trial Teams
January 31, 1927 The Football Association Selection Committee yesterday selected the following teams to play in the international trial match at Bolton next Monday: –
Season preview 1926-27: Liverpool F.C. (The Athletic News)
August 23, 1926 Optimism is the note at Anfield, and this appears to arise mainly from the knowledge that there is not likely to be
