February 14, 1996 Bob Paisley, English football’s reluctant genius, died yesterday bequeathing our national game a record that will never be surpassed. The man whose
Tag: Charity Shield
Welcome home Rushie
Thursday, August 18 – 1988 Ian Rush sensationally come back to Liverpool from Juventus last night for a British record fee of £2,8 million. The
United move in on Fagan
Saturday, August 20 – 1983 When Liverpool and Manchester United have their showdown at Wembley this afternoon there is much more at stake than the
Pelvic operation for Ronnie Whelan
July 23 1983 Liverpool’s Irish midfield star Ronnie Whelan is to go into hospital next week for a pelvic operation – and seems certain to
Same formula pays off again for Reds
December 31, 1982 Liverpool’s excellent start to the present season is confirmed by the fact that they have picked up eight more points at the
Record night for Ray Clemence
December 3, 1977 All being well, Ray Clemence will set a Liverpool club record on Tuesday night. It will be his 316th consecutive appearance for
Advertisement: FA Charity Shield (British Rail)
August 11, 1977 (Liverpool Echo: August 11, 1977) Charity Shield, Liverpool, Manchester United, Wembley. X
Kenny Dalglish transferred to Liverpool for £440,000
August 10, 1977 Kenny Dalglish, Liverpool’s £440,000 buy from Celtic, last night got the best sort of welcome to Anfield he could possibly expect. For
Kenny Dalglish signs in at Anfield
August 10, 1977 Kenny Dalglish travelled to Liverpool this afternoon ready to become Scotland’s latest football export – and the costliest player in British football
Reds silent on transfer rumours
August 9, 1977 Reports that Liverpool are about to make a major move into the transfer market to spread some of the half million they
Reds get set for tour action
August 1, 1977 When Liverpool announce the composition of their party for the pre-season matches in Germany and Holland, the first clues will be visible
Reds warm to the wintry weather
July 27, 1977 The wintry cutting edge to current mid-summer days is as un-seasonal blast for holiday makers but it suits footballers getting ready for
David Johnson transferred from Ipswich Town
Thursday, August 12 – 1976 England striker David Johnson last night signed for Liverpool for £200,000 and said: “It’s great to be home.” Merseyside-born Johnson
My pall Bill Shankly
April 26, 1975 Inexhaustible enthusiasm was Bill Shankly’s greatest asset an apparent inability to recognise anything beyond Liverpool Football Club possibly his one failing. That
– The Royal Box is not for me, says Shankly
Friday, August 2 – 1974 Bill Shankly, who recently retired as the Liverpool manager, does not want to be treated like a king. He has
John Toshack worry
July 29, 1974 Liverpool’s Welsh international striker John Toshack went into hospital to-day for a check-up on a leg injury. Manager Bill Shankly said: “There
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
A new role for Peter Thompson
August 6, 1968 Liverpool’s wing wizard, Peter Thompson, is likely to have a different role than that of an orthodox winger in the coming season.
Manchester United v Liverpool 2-2 (Charity Shield: August 14, 1965)
August 14, 1965 Match: Charity Shield, at Old Trafford, kick-off: 15:00. Manchester United – Liverpool 2-2 (1-1). Attendance: 48,502. Referee: Mr. J. Finney. Manchester United:
Bill Shankly prepares for a new season
Thursday, August 13 – 1964 Liverpool, Thursday: Bill Shankly, the dynamo behind League champions Liverpool, thumped the desk in his office under the main stand
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
Liverpool v Huddersfield Town 0-1 (Charity Shield)
Wednesday, May 10 – 1922 Match: Charity Shield, at Old Trafford, kick-off: 18:30. Liverpool – Huddersfield Town 0-1 (0-0). Attendance: 20,000. Liverpool (2-3-5): Elisha Scott,
Liverpool in the Charity Shield
Saturday, April 29 – 1922 With regard to the Charity Shield match between Liverpool, winners of the Football League championship, and the winners of the
Corinthians v Liverpool 1-5 (Charity Shield: April 28, 1906)
April 28, 1906 Match: Sheriff of London Charity Shield, at Craven Cottage, kick-off: 15:30. Corinthians – Liverpool 1-5 (0-2). Attendance: 22,000; gate receipts: £776 (new
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