August 14, 1964 Peter Thompson, the Preston and England Under-23 forward, did not know he would be a Liverpool F.C. player to-day until he read
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The death of Tom Nuttall
March 26, 1958 Everton Vice-Chairman. Brief illness. The death took place at Liverpool Royal infirmary today of Mr. T.C. Nuttall vice-chairman of Everton F.C., after
The death of Ernest Green
September 11, 1957 The last of the old school at Everton Football in Liverpool lost a personality yesterday in the death, after a long illness
Don Welsh resigns as Liverpool manager
May 4, 1956 Don Welsh, manager of Liverpool and former England and Charlton star, resigned yesterday. “I came to a sudden decision and handed in
Benefit match for Eddie Spicer
August 12, 1955 As they promised last season Liverpool have now earmarked a date to play a benefit match for Eddie Spicer, their former full
Everton F.C.: The annual meeting of 1954
June 23, 1954 Team Work And Team Management Did It (Chairman) Having gained promotion and a handsome profit for the season just completed, it was
Liverpool’s visit to Burnley
August 25, 1945 Burnley open their league programme today with Liverpool the visitors at Turf Moor. It should prove an attractive start to the season.
Liverpool’s blend brings the points
January 18, 1945 In this age of youth it is still the men of experience who are setting the seal on success in the football
Star players for North Tour
July 26, 1944 The following players will tour the North of Scotland with the British Army team, starting at Aberdeen on August 7: – Frank
Matt Busby (Liverpool) to lead the Scots
February 10, 1944 Matt Busby, Liverpool’s captain, has been recalled to captain Scotland against England at Wembley on Saturday, February, 19. This choice of one
Liverpool complete “the double”
October 18, 1943 Liverpool completed the double “double” over Everton on Saturday to commune in leadership of the Football League (North) and make county combination
Blues and Reds clash at Goodison
October 8, 1943 The first of the big Merseyside Football League “Derby” games stands out as the premier attraction for tomorrow’s sport cards.” Everton and
Everton hopes
October 6, 1943 Mr. Theo Kelly is endeavoring to turn out an extra-special side for Saturday’s Derby game with Liverpool at Goodison Park, and hopes
Everton certainties
October 6, 1943 Secretary Mr. Theo Kelly, of Everton, is able to announce five certainties, for Saturday’s “Derby” game at Goodison Park with Liverpool. They
Poland helps Wales to beat England
Saturday, October 24 – 1942 War time international, War Charities Association, at Molineux (Wolverhampton). England – Wales 1-2 (1-1). Attendance: 25.097. Referee: Mr. F.C. Green
England XI v Scotland XI 0-0 (War time international)
Saturday, October 10 – 1942 War time international, War Charities Association, at Empire Stadium (Wembley). England – Scotland 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 75,000. Referee: Mr. P.
Northern Ireland Command v British Army 3-5 (Army friendly: September 14, 1942)
September 14, 1942 Match: Army match, at Cliftonville, kick-off: 18:00. Northern Ireland Command – British Army 3-5 (2-3). Northern Ireland Command (2-3-5): Dennis Wright (Mansfield
Irish FA v British Army 3-2 (Army friendly: September 12, 1942)
September 12, 1942 Match: Army match, at Windsor Park. Irish FA – British Army 3-2 (1-0). Attendance: 35,000; gate receipts: £1,699. Referee: Mr. W.R. Hamilton.
Czech XI at Anfield
Friday, August 30 – 1940 The first big representative Association football match of the season will take place at the Liverpool ground, Anfield, on September
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.
Barber, of Everton, a new player to watch
Friday, August 11 – 1939 Everton will have only one new player in action at Goodison Park, where the championship side of last season face
Everton’s first game
Wednesday, August 9 – 1939 Everton take the field on Saturday at Goodison Park, kick-off at 3.15, when the championship team, in blue, will oppose
Everton Reserves v Liverpool Reserves 1-1 (Central League)
Saturday, February 4 – 1939 Reserves, Central League, at Goodison Park. Everton Reserves – Liverpool Reserves 1-1 (1-1). Referee: Mr. E. Adams. Everton Reserves (2-3-5):
Everton v Liverpool 1-3 (League match: February 16, 1938)
February 16, 1938 Key note: “Liverpool kicked off facing the sun and the Park goal, and the crowd, which had been somewhat quiet, were soon
Norway v England 0-6 (International friendly)
Friday, May 14 – 1937 International: Friendly, at Ullevaal Stadion (Oslo). Norway – England 0-6 (0-4). Attendance: 20,000. Referee: Mr. Einar Ulrich. Norway (2-3-5): Henry
