January 3, 1939 Football people never forget. Just about two years ago, Sir Francis Joseph presented each First Division club with a loving cup with
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Alex Raisbeck – Bath City’s new manager
July 9, 1938 Alex Raisbeck returns to the West Country after an absence of nine years. Since leaving Bristol City, he has made quite a
Vic Wright transferred to Chelmsford City
June 28, 1938 Vic Wright, an inside forward, who has been with Plymouth Argyle for one season, was signed for Chelmsford City F.C. yesterday. Wright
Blackburn referee attacked in Argentina
Sunday, June 5 – 1938 Mr. Isaac Caswell, a member of Blackburn Town Council and a well-known football referee, was attacked last night during a
Ernest Blenkinsop might leave Liverpool
September 24, 1937 In consequence of a peculiar clause in his agreement with the Liverpool club this season, Ernest Blenkinsop, the English international back, may
Death of Arthur Kingscott
June 19, 1937 Death of Long Eaton ex-referee. Famous football personality. Mr. Arthur Kingscott, of Nether Field, New Sawley, Long Eaton, former treasurer to the
Vic Wright transferred to Plymouth Argyle
June 11, 1937 It is expected that Vic Wright, the Liverpool forward, will sign for Plymouth Argyle today. The player has promised to do so.
In memory of “Honest John” McKenna
Saturday, February 27 – 1937 A memorial tablet to the memory of the late Mr. John McKenna, former President of the Football League, was unveiled
John McKenna’s will
May 30, 1936 Mr. John McKenna, of Liverpool, President of the Football League, who died on March 22, has left estate valued at £11,182. After
“Honest John” buried at Anfield cemetery
Thursday, March 26 – 1936 Every club in the Football League sent wreaths to the funeral at Liverpool on yesterday of Mr. John McKenna, who
– My dearest football friend, John McKenna
March 23, 1936 My dearest football friend, John McKenna, has played out time and retired to his rest. Honest John McKenna. The name will never
John McKenna dies 82 years old
March 22, 1936 One of the foremost leaders and legislators of the Association football game of all time, Mr. John McKenna, president of the Football
The death of Tom Charnley
February 8, 1936 Death of man who build up the Football League. Mr. Tom Charnley, for 32 years secretary of the Football League, died on
Another medal for Elisha Scott
January 25, 1936 Belfast Celtic won the Irish League championship on Saturday, and Elisha Scott, the goalkeeper, won another medal. It was the great Irishman’s
Yeovil look forward to the Liverpool clash
December 12, 1934 At one time yesterday there was a faint possibility of Yeovil and Petters United’s Cup-tie with Liverpool being transferred to the Merseyside,
Arsenal’s action is unsporting and unheard of in the history of the game
April 11, 1934 “Arsenal’s action is unsporting and unheard of in the history of the game.” This statement was made by Mr. George Patterson, the
Arsenal wants game postponed
April 10, 1934 Following the announcement yesterday of the England team to meet Scotland, Arsenal sent the following telegram to the headquarters of the Football
Football League meeting (June 27, 1931)
June 27, 1931 The management Committee of the Football League had a busy day at Southampton on Saturday dealing with matters affecting players. It was
Henry Horsfall is a Liverpool player
May 15, 1931 At a meeting of the Management Committee of the Football League at Liverpool yesterday it was reported that Henry Horsfall, who played
Club captain’s praise for professionals
Monday, January 19 – 1931 James Jackson, captain of Liverpool Football Club, preached in County Road Wesleyan Church, Liverpool, on the relationship of religion and
Football League meeting (October 13, 1930)
October 13, 1930 Mr. John McKenna presided at a meeting of the Management Committee of the Football League, held at Euston Hotel, this morning. Benefits
Heavy tax bill for Liverpool F.C.
August 9, 1930 The Arsenal paid over £10,000 in Entertainment Tax last season, Aston Villa and Chelsea over £9,000, Manchester City and Liverpool over £8,000,
The career of William Cockburn
July 1, 1930 Picture to yourself John Hill, the Newcastle United an one-time Plymouth Argyle centre-half-back, but imagine him to be two or three inches
Sport in Relation to Every-day Life (David Pratt, ex-Liverpool F.C.)
Tuesday, June 11 – 1930 Sport as a passion Football manager on an “enemy of soul” Value & danger of spectacular games “Sport as a
Benefit for Liverpool’s Tom Bromilow and Albert Shears
May 31, 1930 The Management Committee of the Football League, met in London on Saturday under the presidency of Mr. John McKenna. Benefit were sanctioned
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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