June 22, 1905 Great satisfaction is felt in North Staffordshire at the decision of the Football Association that Jack Whitley, goalkeeper, and James Bradley, left
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The Birmingham and Manchester charges
June 9, 1905 A Special Commission sat at Derby, yesterday, at the instance of the Football Association, to inquire as to the truth of certain
Mr. John Lewis’s retirement
June 1, 1905 At Blackburn last night, Mr. John Lewis, the famous referee, was presented with a massive silver salver by the Blackburn Referees’ Society,
Liverpool want maximum wage retained
May 4, 1905 At the annual meeting of the Football Association on May 29 Mr. Rinder will move on behalf of Aston Villa, a resolution
Use our balls, please
April 28, 1905 The extent to which professional footballers and officials have been pushing various makes of footballs of late has become a scandal, and
Cox finally re-signs for Liverpool
Thursday, June 30 – 1904 Jack Cox, the famous English Internationalist, who signed for Fulham on May 2, and whose registration papers the English Association
Portsmouth manager Robert Blyth resigns
May 11, 1904 The announcement that Mr. Robert Blyth had resigned the managership of the Portsmouth Football Club was made yesterday, and created quite a
Meeting of the Football Association (June 10, 1903)
June 10, 1903 An important case affecting Association Football were set for adjudication at the Grand Hotel, Manchester, last evening. The case was regarding the
Liverpool F.C. report Portsmouth F.C. to the FA
May 12, 1903 The Liverpool Club have reported the leaving of Sam Raybould, John Glover, and William Goldie, who have gone to Portsmouth, after being
Liverpool’s Goddard and Raybould to represent North
January 17, 1903 The International Selection Committee met at Derby on Saturday evening, and selected the teams for the North v. South match, to be
Finnerhan, Geary and McQueen as amateurs
August 23, 1902 The Re-instatement Committee of the Football Association met at the Albion Hotel, Manchester, on Saturday night, and completed the list of professionals
The rival chairmen at Anfield
September 16, 1901 The greatest “gate” and the greatest game was seen at Anfield, where Liverpool encountered Everton – such a dainty dish attracting officers
William Smith in court
Thursday, June 13 – 1901 In giving judgment on a claim made at Rochester County Court today by William Smith, professional footballer, belonging to Liverpool,
Liverpool F.C. behind two amendments for the F.A. AGM
Tuesday, May 7 – 1901 At the annual meeting of the Football Association on Friday, May 24, the following important amendments to the rules of
Meeting of the Football Association (December 17, 1900)
December 17, 1900 The consultative committee of the Football Association held a meeting last evening at headquarters, 61, Chancery-lane, London, W.C., the principal business being
Australia wants to play football
Friday, December 14 – 1900 The English Football Association has received an invitation from the Football Association of Western Australia to send out a team
Ladies collection at practice matches
August 31, 1900 With the permission of the Football Association and the kind assistance of the Committees of the Liverpool and Everton Football clubs, the
Football League meeting (May 9, 1900)
May 9, 1900 A special meeting of the Management Committee of the Football League was held at the Blue Bear Hotel, Manchester, last evening, Mr.
We forgot the F.A. Cup
Thursday, April 12 – 1900 The respective secretaries of the Stoke, Liverpool, and Portsmouth clubs appear to have gone through a very bad time lately.
Cup draw and re-arranged fixture
Monday, February 12 – 1900 A meeting of the consultative committee was held Monday evening at the Football Association’s offices, 61, Chancery-lane, London. The undecided
Murmurs from the Mersey (February 10, 1900)
February 10, 1900 The poor are said to be especially kind to each other because of their misfortunes. By the same token, Liverpool and Blackburn
The transfer system: Should it be abolished?
November 18, 1899 Breakers ahead! There are all the potential elements of a storm in the new situation created bu the report to the Council
Burnley reported for poaching
Thursday, May 4 – 1899 Burnley Football Club have been reported to the Football Association by Darwen for approaching one of the latter club’s players
An evil side of professional football
Saturday, April 29 – 1899 One of the worst institutions in professional football is the bonus paid to players for winning matches. It commenced in
£234 13s. 8d. for reaching the semi’s
May 28, 1897 A meeting of the council of the Football Association was held at the offices 61, Chancery-lane, London Friday afternoon. The South African
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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