May 4, 1915 Football enthusiasts will regret to learn that Mr. Tom Watson, the secretary of the Liverpool Club, has been rather seriously ill during
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Changes before the West Bromwich match
Friday, January 23 – 1914 Liverpool at West Bromwich will meet the same Albion side that drew at Newcastle, except that the unfortunate Ernest Edwards
Liverpool’s finances
Friday, December 20 – 1912 The financial position of the Liverpool club was explained to the shareholders at a meeting held last Friday, and the
William Hunter struggling at Lincoln
February 18, 1911 William Hunter, Lincoln’s centre forward, is now in the doctor’s care. Everybody will sympathise with the Sunderland lad, who has really not
Serious illness of Mr. William McGregor
February 1, 1911 Footballers the world over will learn with the greatest regret of the serious illness of Mr. William McGregor, the veteran football legislator,
William Millar out with a cold
Friday, November 18 – 1910 The new man, William Millar, has contracted a cold, and his medical adviser has advised him not to play tomorrow,
James Scott back from serious illness
Wednesday, October 12 – 1910 Supporters of the Liverpool club, and, indeed, footballers generally, will be pleased to learn that James Scott, the half-back engaged
The funeral of Charles Athersmith
September 22, 1910 The death of Charles Athersmith, the once famous Aston Villa right-winger and athlete, occurred at the residence of his mother (Mrs. Hancox)
The death of John Herbert McLaughlin
August 11, 1909 By the death of Mr. John Herbert McLaughlin, chairman of the Celtic Football Club, a well-known figure in Scottish Athletics has been
The death of Harry Storer
April 25, 1908 Local sporting enthusiasts will be sorry to hear of the death of Harry Storer, footballer and cricketer, and brother of the well-known
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
The death of Frank Levick
February 1, 1908 Frank Levick, one of Sheffield United’s best forwards, died after a short illness on Saturday. He was only just recovering from a
Melon is not good for you, Alex Raisbeck
September 4, 1907 Alex Raisbeck, the Liverpool half-back, is very ill from the effects of eating an over-ripe melon. (Source: Hull Daily Mail: September 4,
Anfield happenings (September 4, 1907)
September 4, 1907 Beaten at Nottingham. The season has commenced, and the first ball has been kicked, and we are now fairly in the throes
Season preview 1907-08: Liverpool F.C. (Cricket and Football Field)
August 17, 1907 There never was a club more given to market fluctuations – with the League table – than the organisation over which Councillor
Liverpool paid £500 for Alf West it is revaled
Monday, April 29 – 1907 West Bromwich Albion have paid Barnsley £400 for Joe Brooks. This, however, is not the highest price paid for a
Anfield happenings (April 29, 1907)
April 29, 1907 The end of the season It has not been a very gratifying time for Anfielders. Instead of posing as League Champions, Liverpool
Alex Raisbeck out injured
Wednesday, February 13 – 1907 Alex Raisbeck withdrew from the charity match between Mr. George Robey’s Eleven and Aston Villa due to injury and illness.
Oldham Athletic prepare for Liverpool
January 30, 1907 Oldham Athletic are making great preparations for their Cup tie with Liverpool, at Boundary Park, on Saturday. About one hundred tons of
The suicide of the Russian Consul at Liverpool
December 29, 1906 An inquest was held at Liverpool on Saturday on Colonel Robert de Geiman, Russian Consul at Liverpool, who committed suicide in a
Liverpudliana: By Richard Samuel (November 10, 1906)
November 10, 1906 Still another Liverpool success A victory for Liverpool at Middlesbrough seemed almost too much to hope for, remembering the galaxy of talent
Raisbeck out with a cold
Saturday, November 25 – 1905 Alex Raisbeck, the Liverpool captain, will not make the journey to Newcastle. He has contracted a bad cold since training
Wednesday too good for Liverpool at Owlerton
January 9, 1904 Match: Football League, 1st Division, at Owlerton, kick-off: 14:30. Sheffield Wednesday – Liverpool 2-1 (0-0). Attendance: 14,000. Referee: Mr. J. Adams (Birmingham).
Death from suspected plague in Liverpool
October 30, 1901 The following communication has been issued from the Local Government Board: “Some half-dozen cases of illness occurred at Liverpool at the end
John Houlding gather strength in Nice
Saturday, March 10 – 1900 Alderman John Houlding, who for some time past has been in indifferent health, is at present staying at Nice, and
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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