Friday, January 28 – 1927 Congratulations will be showered on Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Edwin Bailey to-morrow, when they celebrate their golden wedding. Mr. and
Tag: injury
Liverpool’s Harry Chambers still in hospital
July 16, 1924 Harry Chambers, the Liverpool forward, is still in hospital through cartilage operation. (Source: Hull Daily Mail: July 16, 1924)
Jack Sheldon signs for Watford
Friday, March 16 – 1923 Jack Sheldon, of Clay Cross, whose career was spoiled towards the close of the 1920-21 season, when he sustained a
Broken wrist for Frank Mitchell
Saturday, January 20 – 1923 Frank Mitchell, the Liverpool reserve goal-keeper, sustained a broken wrist during the match against Port Vale. (Hull Daily Mail, 23-01-1923)
Liverpool v Cardiff City 5-1 (League match)
Saturday, April 15 – 1922 Match: Football League, 1st Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:15. Liverpool – Cardiff City 5-1 (1-1). Attendance: 50,000. Referee: Mr. J.
Liverpool’s John Bamber cannot regain his place
Saturday, February 25 – 1922 We hear that John Bamber, the St. Helens man, and English International right half, who lost his place in the
Good news for Jack Sheldon
July 7, 1921 At the annual meeting of the Liverpool Football Club, it was stated that the injury to Jack Sheldon, whose leg was broken
Kenneth Campbell continues his life story: Part II
May 14, 1921 When I was signed on for four pounds. Remarkable incident in which Bobbie Parker figures. By Kenneth Campbell “Kenneth Campbell, the famous
Robert Pursell close to a comeback
November 5, 1919 Robert Pursell, once of Queen’s Park and now of Liverpool, will be in the Liverpool team shortly. He broke an arm in
Season preview 1919-20: Liverpool F.C. (Athletic News)
August 25, 1919 During the last four years the directors of the Liverpool Club have been specializing in the local product, and as a direct
The case of Liverpool F.C. captain (Ephraim Longworth)
December 5, 1918 Many times and oft have people inquired about Ephraim Longworth, Liverpool’s captain. He has been unable to follow is employment till this
Liverpool at Manchester City
November 14, 1918 There is a spirit of genuine happiness abroad, and this is found in a No 9 size in sports circles. I hope
No change for Liverpool
Wednesday, September 25 – 1918 Liverpool rest content; they make no change in either first or reserve team. Both won handsomely last week. Kenneth Campbell
Tom Chorlton with serious leg injury
September 17, 1918 All Liverpool sports will be sorry to learn that Tom Chorlton, ex-Liverpool–Manchester United-Accrington Stanley defender, has broken a leg while playing for
Sheffield Wednesday v Liverpool 3-1 (Charity match: May 11, 1918)
May 11, 1918 Match, benefit for the Footballers’ War Fund, at Hillsborough. Sheffield Wednesday – Liverpool 3-1 (1-0). Attendance: 10,000. Referee: Mr. A. Scholey (Sheffield).
Liverpool well in the championship race
February 11, 1918 Central made a plucky attempt to stave off double defeat at the hands of the powerful Anfielders. And for the first half,
Reports of a broken leg for Sheldon
Thursday, May 3 – 1917 “Bee” has word from the South announcing that Jack Sheldon, the former Manchester United and Liverpool footballer has broken his
Everton v Liverpool 5-0 (League match: April 21, 1917)
April 21, 1917 Match: Lancashire Section Subsidiary, at Goodison Park, kick-off: 15:30. Everton – Liverpool 5-0 (4-0). Attendance: 22,000; gate receipt: £503. Referee: Mr. Walter
Young Beattie gets his chance
February 16, 1917 Liverpool have been suffering a number of injuries, but the latest – Walter Wadsworth’s is not due to the cause stated in
Kenneth Campbell return between the sticks
February 8, 1917 For the game at Anfield on Saturday next there is a special attraction in that Kenneth Campbell, the popular goalkeeper, will return
Arthur Gee to play for Liverpool
Thursday, January 18 – 1917 Metcalf was damaged in Saturday’s game at Burnley, and Liverpool have made a surprising selection – no other than Gee,
Alf West is home from the front
Thursday, November 23 – 1916 A big surprise came upon me when I learnt that Alf West, the former Barnsley, Liverpool, and Nottingham half back,
Bamber’s injured leg is healed
Thursday, November 2 – 1916 Liverpool have not yet chosen their side. As League leaders, they are bound to command considerable support, and their followers
Fred Pagnam’s groin injury is healed
Friday, October 6 – 1916 The groin injury – a very painful one – Pagnam suffered on Saturday and succeeding days have now faded out,
Liverpool v Burnley 0-0 (League match: September 30, 1916)
September 30, 1916 Match: Lancashire Section, at Anfield. Liverpool – Burnley 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 16,000. Referee: Mr. Baker (Nantwich). Liverpool (2-3-5): Ted Taylor, Ephraim Longworth
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