After holding competitive games during the first year of the Great War, the Football Associations of England and Scotland decided to discontinue professional football at
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Martin Skrtel to stay or to go?
Tuesday, June 13 – 2013 Martin Skrtel’s agent Karol Csonto will travel to England next week to discus the Liverpool defender’s future with the club
Bill Shankly, Swindon Town and the World Cup
November 22, 1997 Liverpool supporters who have witnessed Liverpool’s many European campaigns, which stretch back to 1964 and embrace 173 games in the various competitions,
Benjamin Howard Baker @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Howard Baker on PlayUpLiverpool.com : About Howard Baker: Born: February 13, 1892: Aigburth, in England. Passed away: September 10, 1987: Warminster, in
FIFA lift world ban on English
Thursday, July 11 – 1985 English clubs were readmitted into world football yesterday. But relaxation on FIFA’s ban will not have much immediate effect on
Robert John Glassey (Robert Glassey) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Robert Glasset on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Robert Glassey: Born: August 13, 1914: Chester-le-Street (Sunderland), in England. Passed away: 1984. Position: Inside left. Height:
Clemence to quite Euro champs
Sunday, May 31 – 1981 England goalkeeper Ray Clemence may have played his last game or Liverpool. That is the shock news for Anfield fans
Philip Dando (Phil Dando) – Liverpool Football Club
Born: June 8 – 1952, in Liverpool (Lancashire), in England. Position: Goalkeeper. Height: Weight: Career: Liverpool, 1967. ** Barow on loan, November 1970 to January
Reds go on a scouting mission
January 6, 1970 The search is on. The never-ending hunt for up-and-coming young players is being stepped up by Liverpool, as they bid to reinforce
England v Yugoslavia 0-1 (Euro 1968)
Wednesday, June 5 – 1968 International, Euro 1968, Semi-Final, at Stadio Comunale, Florence, kick-off: 21:15. England – Yugoslavia 0-1 (0-0). Attendance: 21,834. Referee: Mr. Jose
Rollie waits for the Reds in Las Palmas.
Monday, May 20 – 1968 Eagerly awaiting the arrival in Las Palmas of the Liverpool football team who play against the local side there on
Four Liverpool players turn down England
May 6, 1967 The strain of constant Soccer has led to four Liverpool players turning down personal invitations from Sir Alf Ramsey to tour with
William Jenkinson (Billy Jenkinson) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Billy Jenkinson on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Billy Jenkinson: “Jenkinson, who stands 5ft. 9½in., and weighs 11st. 6lb., is also a robust left hand
Scandinavia XI v Rest of Europe XI 2-4 (International: May 20, 1964)
May 20, 1964 Match: International friendly, Danish FA 75 years’, at Idrætsparken (Copenhagen) Scandinavia – Rest of Europa 2-4 (0-2). Attendance: 45,600. Referee: Mr. Leo
Portugal v England 3-4 (International: May 17, 1964)
May 17, 1964 Match: International friendly, in Lisbon (Nacional Stadium). Portugal – England 3-4 (1-2). Attendance: 40,000. Referee: Mr. Juan Gardeazabal Garay (Spain). Portugal (2-3-5):
Vicente Feola: The big man who bosses Brazil
Tuesday, April 23 – 1963 Vicente Feola, the man who master-minded Brazil’s hold on world football, today dismissed the world champions’ defeat by Portugal yesterday
Richard Forshaw (Dick Forshaw) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Dick Forshaw on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Dick Forshaw: “One of the most versatile players in the game is this Widnes-born man, who graduated
Liverpool F.C.: The annual meeting of 1961
June 30, 1961 Tension spoiled Liverpool’s promotion bid, says manager Club refuses A’Court’s transfer application The application for a transfer by Alan A’Court, Liverpool’s international
John William Glover (John Glover) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about John Glover on PlayUpLiverpool. About John Glover: Born: October 22, 1876: West Bromwich, in England. Passed away: April 20, 1955: Dudley, in
Samuel Francis Raybould (Sam Raybould) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Sam Raybould on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Sam Raybould: “He (Raybould) is not only very fast and quick on the ball, but he centres
Wales may enter 1954 World Cup
December 11, 1952 Mr. Herbert Powell, secretary of the Welsh FA, said yesterday that Wales will enter the 1954 World Cup tournament in Switzerland if
Thomas Fairfoull @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Thomas Fairfoull on PlayUpLiverpool. About Tom Fairfoull: “A dour Scot from West Calder, and Liverpool’s most consistent half this season. His first
Gerhardi saling for Liverpool
Wednesday, July 2 – 1952 Hugh Gerhardi, 19-year-old Durban centre half, will sail for England on July 11 to play professional football. He is expected
Frederick Richard Buck (Fred Buck) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Frederick Buck on PlayUpLiverpool. About Frederick Buck: “Only 5ft. 6in. and 11st., his dribbling, shooting, and combination play have made him such
Gordon Hodgson @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Gordon Hodgson on PlayUpLIverpool.com; About Gordon Hodgson: “Another of the South African ex-amateurs, who has turned out exceptionally well for the Anfielders.
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