Sunday, October 5 – 1947 England soccer selectors were busily engaged yesterday naming the sides for a full international against Wales on October 18 and
Tag: England v Wales
The death of Ronnie Sewell
February 6, 1945 Ronnie Sewell, former Burnley and Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper, who was capped for England against Wales in 1924, has died in hospital at
Soccer gold
Thursday, February 10 – 1944 Proceeds of the England v Scotland soccer international at Wembley Stadium on February 19, will total £18,000, the biggest contribution
Ray Lambert selected for Wales XI
May 6, 1943 Ray Lambert, Liverpool’s right back, Aubrey Powell, Leeds United, outside right, and George Murphy, Bradford City, inside right, are newcomers to the
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
Next season’s big games
Wednesday July 15 – 1942 The Football Association yesterday issued a list of representative matches arranged for the 1942-43 season. War charities will benefit from
Milestones in history of famous clubs: Everton F.C.
September 30, 1939 1878 – Formation of the St. Domingo Football Club by members of the New Connexion Chapel, Everton. First games played in Stanley
Tommy Lucas and Patrick McDade for Clapton Orient
Thursday, August 17 – 1933 Following the signing of such famous player as Tommy Lucas of Liverpool and Tommy Yews of West Ham United, Clapton
England v Wales 1-2 (International: March 15, 1920)
March 15, 1920 International: British Championship, at Highbury. England – Wales 1-2 (1-2). Attendance: 21,180. Referee: Mr. Alex Jackson. England (2-3-5): Sam Hardy (Aston Villa),
Ex-Everton player leaves Ruhleben
Saturday, May 25 – 1918 Sam Wolstenholmes, the English international; left back, who played for Everton and Blackburn and was capped by England against Scotland
Parkinson leaves Liverpool for Bury
Friday, August 21 – 1914 The Bury Football Club yesterday secured the transfer of Parkinson, the centre forward, from Liverpool. Parkinson has played for England
England v Wales 4-3 (International: March 17, 1913)
March 17, 1913 International, British Championship, at Ashton Gate (Bristol). England – Wales 4-3 (3-1). Attendance: 8,000. Referee: Mr. Alex Jackson (Scotland). England (2-3-5): Ernie
England XI for Wales encounter
Tuesday, March 8 – 1910 The following team has been selected to play against Wales on March 14: – Sam Hardy (Liverpool); Bob Crompton (Blackburn
The death of Kenny Davenport
September 27, 1908 Kenny Davenport, an old Bolton Wanderers’ player, one of the best known footballers in England, died on Sunday at the Jolly Drummer
Bramall Lane – Sheffield United F.C. football ground
Saturday, October 20 – 1906 This commodious and well-appointed ground was opened in 1855, when it was leased from the Duke of Norfolk by the
Joe Lofthouse to coach in Hungary
Friday, February 28 – 1902 Joe Lofthouse, the famous Blackburn Rovers, who played as an international twice against Scotland, twice against Wales and thrice against
England v Wales 4-0 (International: March 29, 1897)
March 29, 1897 International: British Championship, at Bramall Lane (Sheffield). England – Wales 4-0 (2-0). Attendance: 5,000. Referee: Mr. Thomas Robertson (Scottish FA). England (2-3-5):
England v Wales 6-0 (International: March 13, 1893)
March 13, 1893 International: British Championship, at Victoria Grounds (Stoke). England – Wales 6-0 (2-0). Attendance: 10,000. Referee: Mr. J. Campbell (Scottish FA); linesmen: Messrs.
England v Wales 0-1 (International: February 26, 1881)
February 26, 1881 International: Friendly, at Alexandra Meadows (Blackburn). England – Wales 0-1 (0-1). Attendance: 4,200. Referee: Mr. Segar Bastard (England). England (2-3-5): John Hawtrey
