May 16, 1959 Sam Hardy … Harry Hibbs … Frank Swift … Ted Sagar … Sam Bartram … Jerry Dawson …Jack Harkness … John Thomson.
Tag: Frank Swift
Explosive, hard, loyal – the name’s Liddell
December 12, 1957 If I had to choose a footballer as a model for the bright young men coming into the game it would be
Liverpool players for England
Sunday, October 5 – 1947 England soccer selectors were busily engaged yesterday naming the sides for a full international against Wales on October 18 and
Manchester City v Liverpool 1-3 (League North Cup: April 14, 1945)
April 14, 1945 Key note: “Berry Nieuwenhuys, Liverpool’s captain, turned up at Maine Road for the return North Cup-tie with Manchester City, but although his
How Liverpool beat Manchester City
April 9, 1945 Liverpool’s victory over Manchester City was complete in every respect, and right here let me emphasise that but for the super-goalkeeping of
Liverpool v Manchester City 3-0 (League North Cup: April 7, 1945)
April 7, 1945 Key note: “Liverpool’s victory over Manchester City was complete in every respect, and right here let me emphasise that but for the
Liverpool stars for Anfield cup game
April 6, 1945 Matt Busby, Jim Harley and Billy Liddell, Liverpool’s three Scottish internationals, are certain to play in tomorrow’s North Cup second round tie
Liverpool’s Cup-Tie team worries
April 5, 1945 Liverpool are faced with serious team problems for their North Cup second round tie – first “leg” – with Manchester City at
Eric Keen as a football coach in the Army
March 16, 1945 Have just had word of Eric Keen, Derby County’s international half-back, who dropped out of our ken after assisting Everton and Liverpool
England XI for Belgium trip
March 14, 1945 Fifteen star footballers from Britain – 13 English, one Scottish and one Irish – are included in the party of Services players
England v Scotland 3-2 (War time, international friendly, February 3 – 1945)
Saturday, February 3 – 1945 International: War time friendly, at Villa Park. England – Scotland 3-2 (1-1). Attendance: 66,000; gate receipt: £17,000. Referee: Mr. T.
Liverpool’s list of guest stars
December 5, 1944 If you feel like a memory test and ten minutes mental fun and games, cover up what appears below and try to
Highland welcoming for the Army XI
August 11, 1944 Yesterday the British Army, which meets a Combined Services eleven at Inverness today, spent the day golfing and bowling in Inverness. In
Dundee v British Army 0-7 (Friendly: August 5, 1944)
August 5, 1944 Match: Army friendly, at Dens Park, kick-off: 15:00. Dundee – British Army 0-7 (0-4). Referee: Mr. P. Craigmyle (Aberdeen). Dundee (2-3-5): Reuben
All set for Dens Park
August 4, 1944 Stage is now set for the opening game at Dens Park tomorrow afternoon between Dundee and the British Army XI. Dundee have
Star players for North Tour
July 26, 1944 The following players will tour the North of Scotland with the British Army team, starting at Aberdeen on August 7: – Frank
British Army team for Scotland
July 14, 1944 The British Army team is to open Dens Park, Dundee, on August 5 and thereafter tour the North-East, finishing up in Inverness.
Army v RAF 2-3 (International friendly: May 20, 1944)
May 20, 1944 War time International: Friendly, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:15. The Army – Royal Air Force 2-3 (1-1). Attendance: 22,000; gate receipts: £1,750. Referee:
International stars at Anfield
May 19, 1944 Like the little boy who keeps the almond paste from his cake to the end, because it’s the best part of it,
Three goals for Jack Balmer
August 30, 1943 Liverpool, starting the season with a clear-cut 4-1 victory over Manchester City at Anfield, would have won by a considerably bigger margin
Liverpool v Manchester City 4-1 (League match: August 28, 1943)
August 28, 1943 Match: Football League, Northern Section, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Manchester City 4-1 (2-1). Attendance: 13,000; gate receipts: £901. Referee: Mr.
Irish League v British Army 2-3 (Army friendly: September 16, 1942)
September 16, 1942 Match: Army friendly, at Grosvenor Park; kick-off: 18:00. Irish League – British Army 2-3 (1-0). Attendance: 15,000; gate receipts: £700. Irish League
Northern Ireland Command v British Army 3-5 (Army friendly: September 14, 1942)
September 14, 1942 Match: Army match, at Cliftonville, kick-off: 18:00. Northern Ireland Command – British Army 3-5 (2-3). Northern Ireland Command (2-3-5): Dennis Wright (Mansfield
Irish FA v British Army 3-2 (Army friendly: September 12, 1942)
September 12, 1942 Match: Army match, at Windsor Park. Irish FA – British Army 3-2 (1-0). Attendance: 35,000; gate receipts: £1,699. Referee: Mr. W.R. Hamilton.
New Brighton v Liverpool 0-0 (War time, League match)
Saturday, June 1 – 1940 Match: Football League, Western Division, at Rake Lane, kick-off: 15:15. New Brighton – Liverpool 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 1,000. Referee: Mr.
