October 11, 1949 The choice by Wales of Cyril Sidlow, Liverpool, as goalkeeper on Saturday against England carries a stage further an old rivalry between
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Alexander Galloway Raisbeck (Alex Raisbeck) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Alex Raisbeck on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Alex Raisbeck: “The picture of an athlete, a player’s remarkable abilities and a man of high instincts,
The Football League to adopt Arsenal F.C.’s amendment
May 7, 1945 Football officials from all over the country, many with famous players of the past, now managers, to advise them, met at Manchester
Wales v England 2-3 (International friendly: May 5, 1945)
May 5, 1945 Match: International, friendly, at Ninian Park. Wales – England 2-3 (1-1). Attendance: 35,000. Referee: Mr. W.T. Nash (Glamorgan). Wales (2-3-5): Cyril Sidlow
Old Blackburn Rovers player found hiding in Italy
April 17, 1945 When Poles captured Immola they found Billy Garbutt, a professional football who formerly played for Arsenal and Blackburn Rovers. He went to
George John Bowen (George Bowen) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about George Bowen on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About George Bowen: Born: July 13, 1875: Walsall (Staffordshire), in England. Passed away: 1945. Position: Outside left. Height:
The death of William Crone
November 10, 1944 The death has occurred of Mr. William Crone, 27 Buckingham Street, Belfast, the former Irish international and Distillery full-back. Crone was the
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All articles about Messina Allman on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Messina Allman: Born: April 5, 1883, in Burslem, in England. Passed away: 1943, in Croydon, in England.
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All articles about Jock Ewart on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Jock Ewart: Born; February 14, 1891: Oakbank (Scotland). Passed away: June 22, 1943: Bradford (Yorkshire), England. Position:
Big football games
Thursday, August 20 – 1942 The Football League have arranged four representative games with Services sides next season. They are: October 17, v Northern Command,
No extra railway facilities
Thursday, July 16 – 1942 The Ministry of Home Security have informed the Football Association that, subject to the usual proviso, though a change in
Busby-Shankly victory service, and Maestro Liddell!
Saturday, April 18 – 1942 Match: International friendly, at Hampden Park. Scotland – England 5-4 (2-1). Attendance: 75,000. Referee: Mr. R. Calder (Rutherglen). Scotland (2-3-5):
New players in before local derby?
Wednesday, February 5 – 1941 It is rather a pity that the meeting of Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on Saturday should clash with the
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All articles about Tommy Cooper on PlayUpLiverpool. About Tommy Cooper: “He became recognised as one of the most brilliant full-backs in the game. Always a
On the same side now
Friday, February 9 – 1940 Ted Drake (left), famous Arsenal centre-forward, on guard at an RAF depot in England. He has just relieved Sam Bartram
Liverpool’s slave trading days
Wednesday, August 9 – 1939 “Outside the Palm House in Sefton Park is a statue of Christopher Columbus, on which is the inscription, ‘The discoverer
Romania v England 0-2 (International: May 24, 1939)
May 24, 1939 Match: International, at the Stadionul Agenţia Naţională de Educaţie Fizică, Bucharest. Romania – England 0-2 (0-1). Attendance: 40,000. Referee: Mr. J. Langenus
Yugoslavia v England 2-1 (International: May 18, 1939)
May 18, 1939 Match: International, at Stadion Beogradski S.K., Beograd, kick-off: 17:30. Yugoslavia – England 2-1 (1-0). Attendance: 30,000. Referee: Mr. Georges Capdeville (France). Yugoslavia
Italy v England 2-2 (International: May 13, 1939)
May 13, 1939 Match: International, at San Siro, Milano. Italy – England 2-2 (0-1). Attendance: 60,000. Referee: Mr. Peco Bauwens (Germany). Italy (2-3-5): Aldo Olivieri
Italians’ secret training
May 10, 1939 Italy’s football team, the final composition of which is not yet certain, for the match against England as the San Siro Stadium
Gordon Hodgson’s bereavement
Tuesday, March 8 – 1938 His many friends in Dundee and district will learn with regret of the bereavement of Gordon Hodgson, the Leeds United
England v Czechoslovakia 5-4 (International: December 1, 1937)
December 1, 1937 International: Friendly, at White Hart Lane. England – Czechoslovakia 5-4 (3-2). Attendance: 45,879. Referee: Mr. John Langenus (Belgium). England (2-3-5): Vic Woodley
David Laing transferred to Watford
November 19, 1937 One other late transfer in England is of interest to Angus. David Laing, former Dundee United and Forfar Athletic outside-left, is leaving
Norway v England 0-6 (International: May 14, 1937)
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 Johansen (Vålerengen),
Gordon Hodgson for Leeds United
Tuesday, March 2 – 1937 Leeds United have signed Gordon Hodgson, the Aston Villa forward. Gordon Hodgson, who is a South African, joined the Villa
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