The headline probably does not reveal too much to most followers of either Everton or Liverpool. Alec Dick, who? His name was remembered on Merseyside
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The Original Merseyside Derby Game
By Tony Onslow. The present Merseyside Derby games are contested between Everton and their close neighbours Liverpool. The event attracts a capacity crowd to Goodison
Was this the Birthplace of Football in Liverpool?
By TONY ONSLOW The Midland Railway, Goods Depot, Liverpool. The year was 1874 and the Midland Railway Company had, eventually, managed to lay their track
Jack Leslie Westby (Jack Westby) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Jack Westby on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Jack Westby: Born: May 20, 1917: Aintree, England. Passed away: November 17, 2006: Crosby, Liverpool, England. Position:
Coventry City Football Club: 1935-36
Registered players for Coventry City Football Club, season 1935-36: Arthur Bacon; Born: Chesterfield; Position: Forward; Height: 5ft. 9 ½in., weight: 12st. 4lb.; Robert Birtley; Born:
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All articles about Alex Stevenson on PlayUpLiverpool. About Alex Stevenson: Born: August 10 – 1912, Dublin, Ireland. Passed away: 1985. Position: Inside right. Height: 165
A week in the life of Liverpool Football Club
March 14, 1981 It’s action stations for the Anfield team behind the scenes. It’s 7:30 on Saturday evening. The Anfield pitch scarred after the reserve
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All articles about John Whitehead on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About John Whitehead: Born: 1871: Liverpool (Merseyside), England. Passed away: Position: Goalkeeper. Height: Weight: Career: Liverpool Caledonians. Bootle:
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All articles about Syd Roberts on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Syd Roberts: Born: 1911: Bootle, England. Passed away: Position: Inside left, also outside left and centre-forward. Height:
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All articles about Don Woan on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Don Woan: Born: November 7, 1927: Bootle, Liverpool, England. Passed away: Position: Outside right or outside left.
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All articles about Harold Wadsworth on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Harold Wadsworth: “Wadsworth is diminutive, but he’s tricky, cunning, quite robust for his size, and has bad
On the road to the top
July 4, 1973 Four former schoolboy stars have signed as apprentice professionals with Liverpool. Tom Saunders, the club’s youth development officer said: “They have been
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All articles about James Hughes on PlayUpLiverpool. About James Hughes: Born: December, 1885: in Bootle, in England. Passed away: 1970: in Blackheath (Kent), in England.
The death of William Lacey
May 30, 1969 One of soccer’s great characters dies One of the handful of men who have played for Everton and Liverpool, and one of
Bill Shankly names a 13 man squad for season opener
Friday, August 9 – 1968 Liverpool manager Bill Shankly will not commit himself to making public his team for the opening match of the season
Liverpool let seven go free
Saturday, May 25 – 1968 Liverpool have given free transfers to seven of their young players and retained 28 professionals, they announced to-day. Among the
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All articles about Ian Toale on PlayUpLiverpool.com ; About Ian Toale: Born: August 28, 1967: Liverpool, England. Position: Right back. Career: Bootle. Liverpool: Signed apprentice:
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All articles about Ellis Dudley on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Ellis Dudley: Born: July 22, 1883: Liverpool (Lancashire), in England. Passed away: September 2, 1964: Ormskirk (Lancashire),
Albert Virr @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Albert Virr on PlayupLiverpool. About Albert Virr. Born: August 6 – 1902, Liverpool (Lancashire). Passed away: July 20 – 1959, South Liverpool
Liverpool F.C. staff list for 1957-58
August 24, 1957 Liverpool F.C. staff list for 1957-58: Doug Rudham Position: Goalkeeper; Signed as professional: August 18, 1955; Height: (6ft.); Weight: (12st.); Birthplace: Johannesburg;
Liverpool F.C. staff list for 1956-57
August 18, 1956 Liverpool F.C. staff list for 1956-57: Alan A’Court. Signed as professional: September 24, 1952; Height: (5ft. 8½in.); Weight: (10st. 4lb.); Birthplace: Rainhill;
Five men for transfer
December 14, 1955 Finding themselves with more players than required for certain positions, Liverpool have decided to part with five of their staff, and are
Supporters’ cheque for Eddie Spicer
December 7, 1955 Eddie Spicer, former Liverpool full-back, whose career was ended by a broken leg two years ago, was last night presented with a
Season preview 1955-56: Liverpool F.C. (Liverpool Echo)
August 27, 1955 Last year Liverpool’s motto was “Promotion in one season.” Unfortunately that was not realised, and never really looked likely to be. Indeed,
Liverpool F.C. staff list for 1954-55
August 21, 1954 Liverpool F.C. staff list for 1954-55 Charles Ashcroft Position: Goalkeeper; Signed as professional: December 20, 1945; Height: (6ft. 2½in.); Weight: (13st. 1lb.);
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