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William Alexander Devlin (William Devlin) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about William Devlin on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About William Devlin: Born: July 30, 1899: Bellshill, in Scotland. Passed away: July 23, 1972: Glasgow, in Scotland.
John Walker (Jock Walker) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Jock Walker on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Jock Walker: Born: November 6, 1884: Beith, Scotland. Passed away: December 16, 1968. Positon: Full back. Height:
Peter Kyle @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Peter Kyle on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Peter Kyle: “There is about him something that is strongly reminiscent of the old Scotch school. He
Dave Wright @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Dave Wright on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Dave Wright: Born: October 5, 1905 in Dysart (Fife), in Scotland. Passed away: July 15, 1953, in
The death of Dave Wright
July 15, 1953 The death took place last week of Dave Wright, 14 Lowfield Road, Anlaby, Hull, who for many years was a well-known Scottish
James Richardson (Jimmy Richardson) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
Born: 1885: Glasgow, Scotland. Passed away: August, 1951 Career: Huddersfield Town. The Wednesday. Sunderland. Ayr United. Manager: Ayr United. Manager: Cowdenbeeath. Height: (5ft. 8 1/2in.);
Sammy’s return trip
Friday, July 27 – 1951 Liverpool yesterday made two football deals. They signed one inside forward and transferred another. John Lawton, 19, has joined the
Sammy Shields signs for Liverpool
Tuesday, May 3 – 1949 Cowdenbeath last night transferred young inside right Sammy Shields to Liverpool. Shields has been two seasons at Central Park, and
John James Blacklaw Borthwick (John Borthwick) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about John Borthwick on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About John Borthwick: Born: February 15, 1886: Leith, Scotland. Passed away: April 23, 1942, Walton Hospital, Liverpool, England.
Robert Macdougall (Robert McDougall)
Macdougall in media. About Robert Macdougall: Born: 1894, in Kirkcudbright, in Scotland. Passed away: October 13 – 1936, in Kirkcudbright, in Scotland. ** Said to
William Devlin: a rolling stone
August 29, 1933 William Devlin, the much traveled Scottish centre forward, is on the move again. Cowdenbeath, Preston North End, Huddersfield Town, Hearts, and other
William Devlin for Olympique Marseilles?
October 19, 1932 William Devlin, the ex-Cowdenbeath centre forward, is now in Glasgow waiting word about an engagement with a French football club. A week
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
William Devlin transferred to Shelbourne
June 23, 1931 William Devlin, the ex-Cowdenbeath forward, who was with Boston Swifts last year, is to have a spell of Irish football; he has
Disappointed William Devlin returns to Scotland
Thursday, April 9 – 1931 The “Derby Telegraph” is officially informed by Mr. F. Mills, chairman of the club, that Burton Town and William Devlin
William Devlin transferred to Burton Town
March 6, 1931 William Devlin, the ex-Cowdenbeath, Liverpool, and Huddersfield centre-forward, joined Burton Town last night. He signed on within an hour of arriving in
Patrick Flannigan heads for the States
Monday, July 14 – 1930 Mr. Bob McGlashan, Arbroath’s secretary-manager, made an important capture on Saturday. He was in Cowdenbeath, and secured the signature of
Season preview 1929/30 – Tranmere Rovers F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 5 – 1929 There are few changes to record at Prenton Park, as the directors were satisfied with last season’s players, of whom
Liverpool secure Flannigan from Cowdenbeath
Tuesday, December 4 – 1928 Patrick Flannigan, who has been on Cowdenbeath’s books for the past two seasons, was yesterday transferred to Liverpool. Flannigan is
Character studies of the Liverpool Players
February 14, 1928 Character studies of the Liverpool Players. Elisha Scott. – Goal. This famous Irishman has no peer between the sticks to-day, despite the
Season preview 1927/28 – Barrow F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 1 – 1927 Barrow are optimistic in face of the difficulties which have continually beset them, and are hoping to thrive. There are
Season preview 1927/28 – Glasgow Rangers F.C. (The Athletic News)
August 1, 1927 The Scottish League champions confidently look forward. The playing staff numbers 25, only three being newcomers. All are half-backs – J. Simpson,
Season preview 1927-28: Aberdeen F.C. (The Athletic News)
August 1, 1927 Aberdeen have not made many changes and they have one of the longest playing lists in the League. Every position is duplicated.
Season preview 1927/28: Bradford City F.C. (The Athletic News)
August 1, 1927 It is evident Bradford City mean to make a bold effort to secure an early return to the Second Division. There has
