December 4, 1903 The directors of the Liverpool Football Club for some time have been on the look out for an understudy to Peter Platt,
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The cotton weaver Peter Platt
November 26, 1903 Reg Williamson, the smart Middlesbrough custodian, was picked up by his present masters in a junior cup final two seasons ago. He
Charles Cotton transfer listed
November 25, 1903 Charles Cotton, the West Ham goalkeeper, is on the transfer list. Fred Griffiths will now be “first claim” custodian for the “Hammers,”
Charles Cotton suspened sine die by West Ham
Thursday, November 5 – 1903 It is announced officially that Charles Cotton, the West Ham Unite goalkeeper, has been suspended sine die by the Directors
Donald Sloan transferred to Belfast distillery
August 13 – 1903 An Ayr player, Donald Sloan by name, has signed on for Belfast Distillery, and will be their goalkeeper. He is only
Herbert Broomfield transferred to Bolton Wanderers
December 19, 1902 Bolton Wanderers have secured the services of H. Broomfield, the Northwich Victoria goalkeeper. Broomfield, who is 6ft. 2in. in height, has been
Sam McAlpine at sea
December 15, 1902 Yes, it is quite true that Sam McAlpine, Ulster’s clever goalkeeper, has gone to sea as an engineer in one of the
Harry Storer and his public house
November 22, 1902 Holloway could not bring their best team to Matlock for their match on Saturday in the second round of the Derbyshire Cup
Season preview 1902-03: Liverpool F.C. (Sheffield Daily Telegraph)
August 28, 1902 Few changes of any consequence have been made by the Liverpool Club. Last season the in-and-out performances of the players caused considerable
William Strachan transferred to Arbroath
May 29, 1902 Arbroath Football Club Committee have signed on William Strachan, the well-known goalkeeper, for next season Strachan played for he Maroons a few
John “Sailor” Hunter wanted at Middlesbrough
May 10, 1902 ** Middlesbrough are reported to be anxious to secure the transfer of John “Sailor” Hunter from Liverpool. ** Celtic yesterday signed on
John Edmondson transferred to Manchester City
May 7, 1902 Matt Brunton, Burnley’s inside right, has returned to his old love, Accrington Stanley, who secured his signature on Friday night. Stanley have
Peter Platt transferred to Liverpool
May 1, 1902 Liverpool have secured the signature of Peter Platt, the Oswaldtwistle Rovers’ custodian, for next season. Liverpool have been anxious to secure Platt’s
Everton v Liverpool 4-0 (League match)
Saturday, January 11 – 1902 Match: Football League, First Division, at Goodison Park, kick off: 14:30. Everton – Liverpool 4-0 (2-0). Attendance: 25,000. Referee: Mr.
Football League meeting (January 8, 1902)
January 8, 1902 A meeting of the Management Committee of the Football League was held yesterday at Manchester, Mr. John James Bentley presiding. The following
Manchester City considering a goalkeeper talent
January 4, 1902 It is stated that T. Hobin the Warrington custodian, has been approached by Manchester City with a view to his signing on
Liverpool v Stoke 7-0 (League match: January 4, 1902)
January 4, 1902 Key note: “Sensations were not lacking on Saturday, for every football enthusiast in the country oped wide his eyes and whistled when
Harry Storer on the transfer list
November 23, 1901 There is a sum of £50 on Harry Storer’s transfer. He has not been playing for his club, Liverpool, this season, but
St. Johnstone’s team – notes on players
Thursday, October 3 – 1901 Noble Macpherson (goalkeeper), first played for his village team of Scone; a fit successor to the Saints’ former goalkeepers, Ferry
The new football season 1901-02
August 2, 1901 The fiery cross of the Association football world has been sent forth, and, where players have not already assembled to begin training
Willie Donnelly for Belfast Celtic
July 3, 1901 In their work of building next season’s team, which promises to be very strong, Belfast Celtic have gone to Glasgow in search
Goalkeeper for China
Saturday, June 29 – 1901 Smith, the clever goalkeeper for Albion Rovers, left for China on Saturday by the 9.30 train from St Enoch. Most
Peter Platt transferred to Blackburn Rovers
February 1, 1901 The Blackburn Rovers have signed Peter Platt, goalkeeper for Oswaldtwistle Rovers. His height is 5ft. 10in., and he has made a good
Willie Donnelly transferred to Celtic
September 15, 1900 Willie Donnelly, the ex-Liverpool and Clyde custodian, is this season in the service of the great Glasgow Celtic organisation, and has already
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