Matches: 1895, Darwen, 0-0. ** Liverpool could not break down Darwen’s stubborn defence at this winterish game at Anfield in the presence of 6,000 spectators.
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The death of Robert Done
September 3, 1982 Robert Done, who played for Liverpool up to 1936 with players on the calibre of Elisha Scott, James Jackson and Gordon Hodgson
Gordon Gunson: Surviving sportsmen of the old brigade
March 20, 1964 Joseph Gordon Gunson, now aged 59, and living at The Homestead, Broughton, is another Cestrian who can boast of a distinguished career
Doug Rudhams retirement is linked with South Africa crisis
May 5, 1960 I am able to disclose to-day the reason behind the retirement from football in this country of 33-years-old Doug Rudham, third of
Hugh Gerhardi transferred to Liverpool
August 1, 1952 Manager Don Welsh, of Liverpool, to-day signed on, at Southampton, 19-years-old Hugh Gerhardi, a wing-half from Thistle F.C. of Durban, South Africa.
Liverpool F.C. and South African footballers
Thursday, July 3 – 1952 Liverpool, pioneers in bringing South African footballers to this country, will have another Springbok on their staff next season. He
The death of Gordon Hodgson
June 14, 1951 Mr. Gordon Hodgson, manager of Port Vale, died at Stoke-on-Trent yesterday, aged 46. Born in South Africa, of English parents, he gained
Gordon Hodgson @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Gordon Hodgson on PlayUpLIverpool.com; About Gordon Hodgson: “Another of the South African ex-amateurs, who has turned out exceptionally well for the Anfielders.
Gordon Hodgson the new manager of Port Vale
October 28, 1946 Port Vale yesterday appointed Gordon Hodgson, 41 year-old former English international and Leeds, Aston Villa and Liverpool inside right, as manager in
Liverpool’s test star asked for a trial
August 25, 1941 A few weeks ago a 17 year-old Bootle lad received a postcard inviting him to have a trial with Everton Football Club.
Consider it Cyril Done
Saturday, September 2 – 1939 Three games at centre-forward … then right into First Division football. This is the strange experience of Cyril Done, eighteen-year-old
Who was the best Liverpool player ever (up to 1939)?
February 4, 1939 The competition asking for the six most famous footballers of Liverpool F.C., in order of merit, led to a large survey of
Long wait for the thrills
January 30, 1939 Had either Leeds United or Liverpool taken just a few of their many chances the small crowd of 13,600 would doubtless have
Leeds United v Liverpool 1-1 (League match: January 28, 1939)
January 28, 1939 Match: Football League, First Division, at Elland Road, kick-off: 15:00. Leeds United – Liverpool 1-1 (0-0). Attendance: 13,679. Referee: Mr. S.L. Clark
They like Cleveleys
Wednesday, January 4 – 1939 The west coast is, apparently, a popular spot for football clubs’ Cup preparation. Liverpool, who are at Cleveleys, are not
Portsmouth v Liverpool preview 1938 (get to know the Liverpool team)
November 4, 1938 Anderson, who has registered three hat tricks in amassing a total of 15 goals for the Reserve team this season, will lead
Gordon Hodgson’s bereavement
Tuesday, March 8 – 1938 His many friends in Dundee and district will learn with regret of the bereavement of Gordon Hodgson, the Leeds United
Leeds United v Liverpool 2-0 (League match: September 25, 1937)
September 25, 1937 Match: Football League, First Division, at Elland Road, kick-off: 15:15. Leeds United – Liverpool 2-0 (1-0). Attendance: 21,477. Referee: Mr. H.T. Wright.
Gordon Hodgson for Leeds United
Tuesday, March 2 – 1937 Leeds United have signed Gordon Hodgson, the Aston Villa forward. Gordon Hodgson, who is a South African, joined the Villa
Presentation to Gordon Hodgson
Wednesday, September 2 – 1936 Gordon Hodgson, the former Forfarshire professional, has been presented with the ball with which he took eight wickets for 25
Gordon Hodgson’s brother-in-law electrocuted
February 16, 1936 Tommy Ward, a South African cricketer, who was married to a sister of Gordon Hodgson, the Aston Villa player, was accidentally electrocuted
Sketch: Gordon Hodgson (Aston Villa F.C.)
January 11, 1936 Gordon Hodgson, Aston Villa Football Club. (Source: Liverpool Echo: January 11, 1936) X
Gordon Hodgson transferred to Aston Villa
January 8, 1936 Gordon Hodgson, the Liverpool F.C. inside forward, was to-day transferred to Aston Villa. Hodgson was discovered when the South African amateur touring
Bradshaw and Riley back for the local derby
January 1, 1936 Liverpool will field a strong side for their big Merseyside “Derby” match against Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday. As foreshadowed exclusively
Liverpool v Chelsea 2-3 (League match: December 28, 1935)
December 28, 1935 Key note: “Mercurial Liverpool! Just when they were expected to win they lose to Chelsea who, however, showed excellent form at Anfield,
