January 8, 1947 Liverpool have beaten several Scottish clubs in a brisk bidding bout for the signature of a prominent Fife amateur. The player is
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Fifer goes south to Liverpool
Thursday, November 5 – 1946 Off to Anfield to play trials for Liverpool – Logan Mackenzie, much sought Fife amateur. Tall, hefty, and 20, that’s
Liverpool sign 16 year old
Thursday, October 17 – 1946 Liverpool have signed Roy Smith on amateur playing forms. He is Ilfrancombe Town’s centre-half, and is 16 years old. (North
Angus youngster given trial at Liverpool
July 15, 1946 J.A. Smith, who plays centre-half or full back for Letham Undaunted (Angus), has been invited to play a trial for Liverpool. (Dundee
Keen to assist Liverpool
Tuesday, August 18 – 1942 Liverpool F.C will have the services of another England international next season. He is Eric Keen, the Derby County star,
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All articles about Robert Campbell on PlayUpLiverpool. About Robert Campbell: Born: January 27 – 1883, Ellon. Passed away: May 31 – 1942, Glasgow. Position: Right
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All articles about Bob Haworth on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Bob Haworth: Born: 1879: Blackburn, England. Passed away: Position: Centre-half. Height: (5ft. 9in.) Weight: (11st.). Career: Christ
Dennis Cooke signing this week?
Tuesday, February 6 – 1940 Liverpool are hoping to sign, as a professional, Dennis Cooke, their six foot centre-half. Negotiations have been proceeding for some
Kenneth Seddon for Liverpool Reserves
December 6, 1939 Liverpool will include Kenneth Seddon, 17-year-old son of Jimmy Seddon, their third team trainer and former England and Bolton Wanderers centre half,
Willie Steel returns to Scotland
Friday, November 17 – 1939 A third late change is announced by Dumbarton. It is in keeping with earlier indications. They have been able to
Youngsters for Liverpool duty
October 14, 1939 One of the wise heads, Manager George Kay, of Liverpool F.C., has not taken long to tumble to the new order of
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All articles about Ralph Holden on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Ralph Holden: Born: 1886: Blundellsands, Liverpool, England. Passed away: September 19, 1939: Royal Oak Hotel, Blundellsands, Liverpool,
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All articles about Tom Booth on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Tom Booth: Born: April 25, 1874: Ardwick (Lancashire), England. Passed away: September 7, 1939: Blackpool (Lancashire), England.
New contracts for George Kay and his staff
July 1, 1939 Mr. George Kay, Liverpool manager, has had his contract renewed for three years. He joined Liverpool from Southampton three years ago. Other
Peter Burke transferred to Luton Town
Tuesday, June 13 – 1939 Peter Burke, who has been with Norwich City for the last four season, was yesterday transferred to Luton Town. He
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All articles about Robert Jones on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Robert Jones: Born: 1868: Wrexham, Wales. Passed away: 1939. Position: Centre half. Height: 170 cm. (5ft. 7in.);
Hugh Robertson chose Falkirk over Liverpool
March 21, 1939 On Tuesday evening Manager Tom Craig, Falkirk, announced that he had signed a new centre-half in the person of Hugh Robertson, a
Luton Town in doubt
Thursday, January 5 – 1939 Luton FC, who meet Liverpool in the third round FA Cup-tie at Anfield, on Saturday, are doubtful whether Jack Nelson,
Allan Robertson signed for Liverpool
Friday, September 2 – 1938 Another Scottish junior goes south. He is Allan Robertson, centre-half of Grange Rovers, who was signed by Liverpool last night.
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All articles about Johnny Holt on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Johnny Holt: “Short of stature, he appears to lose nothing in the way of ability from his
Bradshaw and Riley back for the local derby
January 1, 1936 Liverpool will field a strong side for their big Merseyside “Derby” match against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. As foreshadowed exclusively
“Tiny” Bradshaw to assist Forfarshire
Monday, June 24 – 1935 “Tiny” Bradshaw, the Liverpool footballer and centre half of the famous Wembley Wizards, is to play for Forfarshire against Dundee
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All articles about Stanley Briggs on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Stanley Briggs: “He possesses all the qualities which go together in making a first-class player. He has
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All articles about John McPherson on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About John Macpherson. Born: February 28, 1867: Motherwell (Lanarkshire), Scotland. Passed away: 1935. Position: Centre half. Height: Weight:
Ex-Liverpool player married
Saturday, March 16 – 1935 James Holmes, whose outstanding performance at centre-half for Chesterfield in the club’s Third Division matches led to his transfer to
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