January 16, 1936 It is with a feeling of deep sorrow that I have just learned of the death of Davie Hannah, and I would
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Scotland v England 2-0 (International: June 8, 1918)
June 8, 1918 International, Benefit for the Sir Douglas Haig Base Hospitals, at Celtic Park. Scotland – England 2-0 (0-0). Attendance: 45,000; gate receipts: £1,300.
Benefit match for Sunderland Rovers
February 8, 1917 Billy McCracken, the Newcastle United and Irish international back, has secured a team to play a match next Saturday for the benefit
Sunderland footballer and Jarrow Tribunal
May 30, 1916 Appeals by the Palmer Shipbuilding Co for eight unbadged workmen, one being George Holley, the Sunderland footballer, were considered by the Jarrow
George Holley for Huddersfield Town
Saturday, January 29 – 1916 Against Sheffield Wednesday, at Leeds Road, Huddersfield Town will have the services of an additional Sunderland player in the person
Alex Raisbeck’s Unique Life Story: Part 3
April 3, 1915 A penalty I cannot forget. How Raisbeck dodged the man from Larkhall, Who said he knew Alick as well as his own
Sunderland v Liverpool 1-2 (League match: January 3, 1914)
January 3, 1914 Match: Football League, First Division, at Roker Park, kick-off: 14:00. Sunderland – Liverpool 1-2 (0-1). Attendance: 15,000. Referee: Mr. J.H. Palmer; linesmen:
Irish League v English League 0-2 (Inter League: October 1, 1913)
October 1, 1913 International: Inter League, at Grosvenor Park (Belfast). Irish League – English League 0-2 (0-1). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. A.A. Jackson (Glasgow); linesmen:
Liverpool v Sunderland 1-3 (League match: September 13, 1913)
September 13 – 1913 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:30. Liverpool – Sunderland 1-3 (0-1). Attendance: 25,000. Referee: Mr. J.H. Palmer; linesmen:
Season preview 1913-14: Sunderland F.C. (The Athletic News)
August 25, 1913 Sunderland, the League champions, have probably made fewer changes in the personnel of their team than in any other year of the
Aston Villa v Sunderland 1-0 (English FA Cup Final: April 19, 1913)
April 19, 1913 Match: English FA Cup, Final, at Crystal Palace, kick-off: 15:00. Aston Villa – Sunderland 1-0 (0-0). Attendance: 121,919. Referee: Mr. A. Adams
New Roker record for Sunderland
December 9, 1912 By their victory over Liverpool on Saturday, the Wearsiders brought their point record up to the level of last season. There was
Sunderland v Liverpool 7-0 (League match: December 7, 1912)
December 7, 1912 Match: Football League, First Division, at Roker Park, kick-off: 14:15. Sunderland – Liverpool 7-0 (4-0). Attendance: 10,000. Referee: Mr. Arthur Shallcross (Leek);
English League v Scottish League 2-0 (Inter League: February 17, 1912)
February 17, 1912 International: Inter League, at Ayresome Park. English League – Scottish League 2-0 (0-0). Attendance: 25,000; gate receipts: £958. Referee: Mr. H.S. Bamlett
George Holley (Sunderland F.C.)
February 3, 1912 George Holley, Sunderland Football Club. (Source: Liverpool Echo: February 3, 1912) X
Sunderland v Liverpool 1-2 (League match: September 30, 1911)
September 30, 1911 Match: Football League, First Division, at Roker Park, kick-off: 15:15. Sunderland – Liverpool 1-2 (0-0). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. A. Hargreaves; linesmen:
Sunderland v Liverpool 4-0 (League match: January 2, 1911)
January 2, 1911 Key note: “The display of the Wearside team against Liverpool at Roker Park yesterday was a striking contrast to that they have
Goal Scorers, 1909-1910
September 1, 1910 EVERTON – Bert Freeman 22, Wattie White 6, Tim Coleman 5, Jack Sharp 4, Harry Makepeace 4, Alex Young 2, Harry Mountford
Live in town if you want to play for us
August 1, 1910 The Sunderland F.C. have issued an order that all their professionals shall reside in the town, to obviate the inconvenience of players
England XI for Wales encounter
Tuesday, March 8 – 1910 The following team has been selected to play against Wales on March 14: – Sam Hardy (Liverpool); Bob Crompton (Blackburn
English League v Scottish League 2-3 (Inter League: February 26, 1910)
February 26, 1910 International: Inter League, at Ewood Park. English League – Scottish League 2-3 (1-1). Attendance: 30,000. Referee: Mr. T.P. Campbell (Blackburn). English League
Three Liverpool players for the tour of South Africa
January 28, 1910 The Football Association has decided to send a team to South Africa. The following players have received invitations from the Football Association
Sunderland v Liverpool 1-4 (League match: January 1, 1909)
January 1, 1909 Match: Football League, First Division, at Roker Park, kick-off: 14:00. Sunderland – Liverpool 1-4 (1-1). Attendance: 18,000. Referee: Mr. J. Mason. Sunderland
Personalia: Sam Raybould (Liverpool F.C.)
April 11, 1908 Sam Raybould is not unknown in Liverpool. For some years he was one of the shining lights of the Liverpool Club, and
Anfield happenings (February 15, 1908)
February 15, 1908 Liverpool v Sunderland. Liverpool were beaten at Sunderland after a hard game. Coupled with the fact that they had to make changes
