July 9, 1938 Alex Raisbeck returns to the West Country after an absence of nine years. Since leaving Bristol City, he has made quite a
Tag: Chester
Raisbeck appointed manager of Bath City
Wednesday, June 29 – 1938 Alex Raisbeck, the former Scottish international and manager of Bristol City, Halifax Town, and Chester, has been appointed secretary-manager of
Ted Adams married
Tuesday, June 22 – 1937 Ted Adams, the Burnley F.C. goalkeeper whose home is at Anfield, Liverpool, was married at Chester yesterday to Miss Doris
Robert Done transferred to Chester
June 12, 1937 Mr. Alex Raisbeck to-day effected one of the best signings made by Chester for a long time when he obtained the signature
Alex Raisbeck replaces Charles Hewitt at Chester F.C.
Thursday, May 14 – 1936 Chester Football Club have appointed Mr. Alex Raisbeck as manager in succession to Mr. W. Charles Hewitt. Mr. Raisbeck, who
Ex-Liverpool to manage Millwall
Wednesday, April 1 – 1936 Mr. Charles Hewitt to-day resigned the secretary-managership of Chester, and has accepted a similar position with Millwall. Mr. Hewitt is
William Lewis (Billy Lewis) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about William Lewis on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About William Lewis: Born: 1866: Bangor, Wales. Passed away: 1935. Position: Centre forward. Height: Weight: Career: Bangor Rovers:
FA Cup Third round draw
December 10, 1934 FA Cup – Third round draw The draw for the third round of the FA Cup (to be played on Saturday, January
Sketch: Charles Hewitt (Chester F.C.)
October 20, 1934 Charles Hewitt, secretary Chester F.C. (and ex-Liverpool player). (Source: Liverpool Echo: October 20, 1934) XX
Herbert Broughall Lipsham (Bert Lipsham) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Bert Lipsham at PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Bert Lipsham. Born: April 29, 1878: Chester, (Cheshire), England. Passed away: March 23, 1932: York, Canada. Position:
Chesterfield drawn at home to Liverpool
January 16, 1932 Worse teams than Chesterfield have beaten better teams than Liverpool in previous years’ FA Cup matches, and if Chesterfield face Liverpool on
Billy Matthews transferred to Chester
Friday, January 8 – 1932 Formerly with Liverpool, Bristol City, Wrexham, Bradford and New Brighton, Billy Matthews, the Welsh international centre half, has signed on
Season preview 1930-31: Liverpool F.C. (Athletic News)
August 25, 1930 Liverpool will rely in the main on the same players as last season, and are hoping that they will not strike such
Season preview 1927/28 – Wrexham F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 1 – 1927 Wrexham, who made nearly £500 last season, make no secret of their promotion ambitions. They believe the district can well
Welsh League XI v Cheshire League XI 4-3 (Inter League: March 6, 1926)
March 6, 1926 International, Inter League, friendly, at Chester. Welsh League XI – Cheshire League XI 4-3. Attendance: Large. Referee: Mr. R. Collinge (Manchester). Welsh
Nelson F.C. 1925/26
Wednesday, August 26 – 1925 Birthplace Position Height Weight Harry Abbott Preston Goalkeeper 5 9 1/2 12 0 Fred Mace Stalybridge Goalkeeper 6 0 12
Wally Smith killed at the front
Saturday, May 12 – 1917 The casualty lists recently contained the name of Private Walter Smith, of the Lincolns, as being killed at the Front.
Pagnam in the army now
Tuesday, November 7 – 1916 “Vin” writes: – Pagnam, in the words of the popularsongstress Vesta Tilley, “joined the Army yesterday,” his first “halt” being
Jack Sheldon, Robert Pursell, Tom Miller and Thomas Fairfoull suspended
December 23, 1915 The following statement was issued by the the football Association today: “The commission appointed first by the Football League, and afterwards by
The death of George Bradley (killed in action)
October 7, 1915 Three members of the Ormskirk Territorials (9th King’s Liverpools) have fallen in action. Lance-corporal George Bradley died as a result of wounds.
The new drink prices
May 3, 1915 At a special meeting of the Licensed Victuallers’ Association in Chester the following prices were agreed upon: – Ordinary spirits, 3d half-glass,
Jack Lipsham transferred to Crewe Alexandra
August 22, 1914 Jack Lipsham has signed on for Crewe Alexandra for next season. Jackie Lipsham is a clever left winger, and played for Chester
Good prospects for Chester
Saturday, June 20 – 1914 There is every prospect of Chester having quite a tip-top team next season, for Mr. Jack Jones, the secretary, and
Peter Malone transferred to Chester
May 16, 1914 The Chester Football Club has “signed on” a new goalkeeper in Peter Malone, who last season was with Liverpool. He is 25
– Don’t argue with a cockney; you won’t understand him
Thursday, April 16 – 1914 An ex-Liver, now in London, sends the following “Don’ts” for the special attention of my readers: – Don’t forget to
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