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Scottish Football League First Division top-scorers
Overview top-scorers Scottish Football League First Division: 1890-91: John Watson Bell (Dumbarton) – 20 goals; 1891-92: John Watson Bell (Dumbarton) – 23 goals; 1892-93: John
Liverpool on collision course with the FA
Wednesday, August 1 – 1990 The FA chiefs are furious that Liverpool are backing the return to a 22-club First Division. A League meeting at
Anfield gets angry at fixture jam
Thursday, May 4 – 1989 Liverpool reacted angrily yesterday as the Football League set a deadline for them to complete their fixtures. The League want
At 32, Emlyn’s even younger
Tuesday, August 28 – 1979 Emlun Hughes today spends his 32nd birthday performing his favourite party piece – playing football. The colours have changed from
New date at Anfield
Wednesday, December 23 – 1970 Liverpool’s home First Division match with Manchester City, postponed because of the European Fairs Cup-tie at Liverpool tonight, will be
