December 1, 1908 Southend United have signed on Wallis Smith, a centre-forward, who has recently been playing with Darwen and was formerly with Liverpool Reserves.
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Tom Gracie transferred to Hamilton
November 20, 1908 Tom Gracie, who played centre forward for Airdrieonians part of last season, has signed on for Hamilton Accademicals. He will take his
Broken leg for Robert Blanthorne
September 2, 1908 An unfortunate accident befell Robert Blanthorne, Newcastle United’s new centre forward, during the progress of the second half of the League match
Sam Orrell transferred to Nelson F.C.
August 17, 1908 Nelson F.C. have signed Sam Orrell, a centre forward who last season played with Brynn Central. He is 20 years of age,
Robert Blanthorne wants away
May 3, 1908 Robert Blanthorne, Grimsby Town’s brilliant centre-forward, whose transfer was secured from Liverpool last December, has declined to re-sign for the Mariners, though
John Bovill transferred to Blackburn Rovers
April 16, 1908 In addition to Archie Kyle Blackburn Rovers have secured the transfer from Glasgow Rangers of John Bovill. He is a forward who
Peter Kyle transferred to Aston Villa
March 5, 1908 Peter Kyle, the centre forward of Woolwich Arsenal, has been signed by Aston Villa. During the past three or four weeks the
Anfield Happenings (February 22, 1908)
February 22, 1908 The Reds in great form. Liverpool played a great game against Woolwich, who were well beaten at call of time by 4-1.
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Robert Blanthorne transferred to Grimsby
October 25, 1907 Grimsby Town have signed on Robert Blanthorne, centre forward, of Liverpool. He is 23 years of age, and stands 6ft. 1in., and
Ex-Liverpool player with shock message to West Bromwich Albion
Friday, October 18 – 1907 West Bromwich Albion F.C. yesterday received a wire from Mr. W.C. Jordan, their centre forward, conveying the intimation that owing
Jack Parkinson minus two teeth
August 31, 1907 Monday’s final practice saw the League team assert themselves to the full and win handsomely, which is contrary to rule in the
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All articles about Arthur Brown on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Arthur Brown: “For his size, probably the most brilliant and successful player produced in the Midlands. Sturdy,
Season preview 1906-07: Liverpool F.C. (Cricket and Football Field)
August 11, 1906 Having dealt at length with Everton’s prospects it is now one’s duty and privilege (writes “Richard Samuel”) to turn to an equally
The death of John Middleton Campbell
June 7, 1906 The celebrated Association football players, Johnny Campbell, who a few years ago was the foremost centre-forward in England, died suddenly on Thursday
Fancy playing for Kilmarnock?
May 28, 1906 (Athletic News: May 28, 1906) Kilmarnock, new players, Frank Frew, 10 Douglas Street, left back, centre forward, outside right, outside left. X
A trial game for Johnny Williams
Friday, March 23 – 1906 J.E. (Johnny) Williams is to be congratulated upon receiving an invitation to play in a trial game for the Liverpool
Some lines about Andy McGuigan
February 13, 1906 Southport Central have had no more brainy player for many years than Andy McGuigan, who has done such good service for them
Sam Raybould’s harvest
December 4, 1905 The match between Liverpool and Aston Villa, which attracted 25,000 people to Anfield, was quite a success, for Raybould took the gate
How Liverpool signed Robert Blanthorne
Thursday, November 2 – 1905 Love Jones has come in for considerable attention from the press since he figures in first-class football. The following appeared
Players return from injuries
September 22, 1905 Slowly but surely the Liverpool Football Club are ridding themselves of the members on the hospital list, and on Saturday Billy Dunlop
Green goes to Middlesbrough
Thursday, February 9 – 1905 Yesterday morning arrangements were completed for the transfer of Tommy Green from Stockport County to Middlesbrough, the sum of £300
Andy McGuigan for Brynn Central
November 19, 1904 Colne at Alkincoates had Brynn Central for their opponents (2nd Division of Lancashire Combination). In the visitors’ team Andy McGuigan, late of
Blackpool’s popular captain – Bob Birket
Saturday, September 24 – 1904 Bob Birket, Blackpool’s popular captain, takes a well-earned benefit on Wednesday night, when North End visit Blackpool, and as there
Sam Gilligan transferred to Dundee
October 23, 1902 Dundee have just signed on Sam Gilligan, the well-known Dundee Violet player, who will appear as centre forward at Aberdeen to-morrow. Gilligan
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