Monday, October 23 – 1899 No doubt to many the news of the death of George Allan, Liverpool’s late and great centre forward, came as
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Berry helps Storer obtain his license
September 8, 1899 At Liverpool Licensing Sessions yesterday, when Harry Storer, public house manager, 123 Bamber-street, applied for a renewal, Mr. A. T. Davies objected
The death of Willie White
April 4, 1899 Most people will be surprised to learn that Willie White, late goalkeeper to the Linfield Club, has passed over to the majority,
Murmurs from the Mersey (April 1, 1899)
April 1, 1899 What is that I hear? Surely it is “Special edition; final result of the Cup tie!” Why, of course, it must be.
Bill Perkins transferred to Liverpool
Saturday, March 25 – 1899 At Saturday’s match, an ominous whisper went round the grand stand that Tom Watson, the old Sunderland and present Liverpool
A new captain is needed for Liverpool
March 25, 1899 Liverpool had two important men away, these being Harry Storer, the goalkeeper, and Billy Dunlop, the left back. The first mentioned individual,
Tottenham Hotspur with sensational wages
Thursday, May 12 – 1898 The talk in English football circles centres on the extension of the League, and the raid by the Southern clubs
Everton v Liverpool 1-1 (Friendly: September 1, 1897)
September 1, 1897 Key note: “The season of 1897-98 was opened at Goodison Park, with what under ordinary circumstances, would have proved one of the
Season preview 1897-98: Liverpool F.C. (Liverpool Mercury)
August 30, 1897 In anticipation, and rightly so, of a greatly increased attendance, the committee of the Liverpool club have worked a great change on
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (March 27, 1897)
March 27, 1897 * Has Jimmy Ross kept his word and made Liverpool work hard for their victory? * Liverpool have been kindness itself to
The best local goalkeeper
Friday, March 19 – 1897 The postponed Combination match, Liverpool Reserves v. Rawtenstall, will be played at Anfield to-morrow. The public will have an opportunity
Liverpool sign Jowett from Liverpool Leek
Wednesday, March 10 – 1897 Liverpool have signed on another goalkeeper, named Charles Jowett, of Liverpool Leek. (Derby Daily Telegraph, 10-03-1897)
Doig linked to Liverpool
March 4, 1897 ** Tom Watson will be getting all the Sunderland people down to Liverpool by degree. There is a rumour afloat that Ned
Meeting of the Football Association (March 1, 1897)
March 1, 1897 Mr. John Charles Clegg presided over a meeting of the Football Association`s council, held at the offices, 61, Chancery Lane, London, yesterday
Harry Storer on loan to Hibernian
January 20, 1897 The Hibernians are without the services of Patrick McCall, their goalkeeper, who is being treated for injuries at Matlock House, Manchester, and
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (September 19, 1896)
September 19, 1896 ** The Liverpool supporters are already speculating as to the number of their players who will be selected for international honours. **
The great English clubs 1896-7
August 25, 1896 All the leading Association teams are now in practice for the opening of the season of 1896-7, which will be inaugurated in
Trio of newcomers
May 11, 1896 Liverpool have done very well in signing on practically the whole of last season’s team, and in addition have secured a good
Harry Storer: The finest goalkeeper in the world
April 30, 1896 Frank Becton, of Liverpool, thinks Harry Storer is the finest goalkeeper in the world. He has only had about 20 goals scored
Liverpool paid £100 for Storer
January 11, 1896 It is said that £100 was the price paid for the transfer of Harry Storer, the Woolwich Arsenal goalkeeper, to Liverpool. (Source:
Harry Storer suspended by Woolwich Arsenal
November 27, 1895 Last night, at a meeting of the directors held at the Woolwich Arsenal Football Club’s offices in Griffin Road, Plumstead, it was
Season preview 1895-96: Notts County F.C. (Nottinghamshire Guardian)
August 17, 1895 Notts County have before them a season of hard work, their task being more arduous even than last year. It is absolutely
Harry Storer looking for better terms
May 4, 1895 Harry Storer, the Woolwich Arsenal custodian, may join a local club for next season. It is only a question of terms. (Source:
McCann, Cameron and Kerr signs for Liverpool F.C.
Monday, June 11 – 1894 Liverpool are said to have signed on McCann, the Abercorn goalkeeper, and Cameron and Kerr of the Rangers. (Birmingham Daily
William McOwen becomes a dentist
Friday, June 1 – 1894 William McOwen, the goalkeeper of the Liverpool Football Club during the last two seasons, and before that custodian for Darwen
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