Thursday, October 1 – 1942 Two Liverpool players have been chosen to play for Scotland against England at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, October 10. They
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Cooper killed in an accident
Tuesday, June 25 – 1940 One of the finest full backs English football has known and one of the nicest of men, Tommy Cooper, idol
The death of Andrew Hannah
May 29, 1940 Another of the great old-timers has passed out. Andrew Hannah, who has died in Clydebank, was one of the famous Renton team
Matt Busby not available
May 21, 1940 The Reds will be without their captain, Matt Busby, for the match on Saturday. Mr. George Kay, manager of the Reds, states
Southport’s errors at Anfield
March 4, 1940 Liverpool won their way to the Liverpool Senior Cup final by a victory over Southport, at Anfield, by 5 goals to 1.
A French letter from Matt Busby
Saturday, February 17 – 1940 It was good to receive a letter from Matt Busby, the Liverpool captain who is touring France with the British
A letter from Matt Busby
Thursday, November 2 – 1939 I had a letter from Matt Busby, Liverpool’s international captain, who is now a physical instructor somewhere in the south.
Matt Busby in the Army
October 11, 1939 Matt Busby, the Liverpool F.C. captain, will not be available for further matches this season. He has been appointed sergeant-instructor to the
Former Manchester United captain dead
Monday, August 7 – 1939 Charles Roberts, who captained Manchester United from 1906 to 1913, died in Manchester Royal Infirmary yesterday following an operation to
Who will skipper Everton?
Tuesday, August 1 – 1939 Everton Football Club have but one decision to make before they enter on the season of 1939-40. This is to
Wrexham F.C. in pre-season training
Monday, July 31 – 1939 A group of Wrexham F.C. players, with Mr. John Peacock (the new trainer), in the centre. They reported for training
Tom Bradshaw transferred to South Liverpool
July 18, 1939 As anticipated, Tom Bradshaw, the former Liverpool and Scottish international centre-half, duly signed for South Liverpool, negotiations between officials of the club
Change of personnel at Liverpool F.C.
July 1, 1939 Liverpool F.C. announce several sweeping changes in personnel. Mr. George Kay, the manager for the last three years, has had his contract
The death of Jack Baynton
May 17, 1939 Mr. John Baynton, whose death has occurred at Alfreton, Derbyshire, in his eightieth year, was one of the founders of Wolverhampton Wanderers
Liverpool’s Billy Liddell returns home on holiday
February 25, 1939 Home from Liverpool for a short holiday is 17-year-old Dunfermline footballer-account, Billy Liddell. Billy joined Liverpool F.C. as an amateur last year,
Portsmouth v Liverpool preview 1938 (get to know the Liverpool team)
November 4, 1938 Anderson, who has registered three hat tricks in amassing a total of 15 goals for the Reserve team this season, will lead
Ernie elected Team Captain
Wednesday, July 15 – 1936 Liverpool F.C. have received notification from the Football Association stating that their request for the trial of two referees in
Captain Harry’s Lowe cat
Wednesday, November 20 – 1935 A popular cat called Bill, belonging to Mr. Harry Lowe, a Worksop licensee and formerly captain of Liverpool F.C., disappeared.
Burnley sign Schoolboy International from Liverpool
Thursday, May 11 – 1933 On Thursday Burnley signed Robert Alexander Scott, a young goalkeeper who has been playing for the Liverpool club during the
Goodison Park “Derby” thrills
October 1, 1932 Liverpool show Everton how to shoot Elisha Scott, who captained Liverpool at Goodison Park today in the 63rd League Derby match with
Elisha Scott to captain Liverpool
September 30, 1932 In celebration of his 400th appearance as goalkeeper for Liverpool Football Club, Elisha Scott will be captain in the Liverpool – Everton
Tom Wilkie’s death
Thursday, March 3 – 1932 Passing of an old Pompey player There are still many Portsmouth F.C. supporters who remember Tom Wilkie, one of the
James Jackson to retire in September
June 20, 1931 James Jackson, the right back and captain of Liverpool, will open the season with the Anfield Road club, but will retire from
Chelsea’s Hugh Gallacher suspended for two months
Tuesday, January 13 – 1931 The Football Association issued the following statement yesterday: – “Hugh Gallacher, Chelsea, centre-forward, has been suspended for two months from
Captaincy – and what it involves by Tom Morrison
Saturday, January 10 – 1931 There are many followers of football who labour under the delusion that the duties of a football captain begin and
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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