April 23, 1945 The fact that Chesterfield held Liverpool brought, I can tell you, some “wise-after-the-event” recriminations, but I am confident that by next Saturday
Tag: Jack Balmer
Whatever happened to Jack Balmer?
March 7, 1945 Liverpool followers have been wondering for some time what has happened to Jack Balmer, the Anfielders’ talented inside forward, who was second
An easier week for team selection
November 28, 1944 Neither Manager Mr. George Kay nor Secretary Mr. Theo Kelly are able at the moment to announce their teams for Saturday’s games
Three stars missing out at Gigg Lane
November 16, 1944 Four Liverpool players have been chosen to play for Scotland against the Royal Air Force at Sheffield on November 25, and there
The stars came out for Liverpool
Monday, November 13 – 1944 Liverpool’s success over Manchester United at Maine Road – 5-2 the score – was never in doubt, for the Reds,
Matt Busby to play against Manchester United?
Tuesday, November 7 – 1944 Liverpool are making an effort to secure the services of Matt Busby, their captain and post-war coach for the return
M. Ernest Bevin’s tribute to sport
Monday, November 6 – 1944 “Sport, football and racing in particular, proved just the tonic the working man wanted during the dark days of 1940,”
Liverpool v Manchester United 3-2 (War time, League match)
Saturday, November 4 – 1944 Match: Football League, Northern Section, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Manchester United 3-2 (1-1). Attendance: 17,610. Referee: Mr. J.E.
Liverpool and Manchester United stars at Anfield
November 3, 1944 There will be plenty of stars on parade at Anfield tomorrow when a revived Liverpool face Manchester United. No doubt the Reds
Don Welsh at centre forward for Liverpool
Thursday, November 2 – 1944 Jack Smith, the Manchester United centre-forward who played so well for Liverpool against Everton in the two “Derby” games and
Hard luck, Cyril Done
September 11, 1944 The tragedy of Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City in yet another Anfield thriller was the accident to Cyril Done, the Reds’
The “Liverton” Derby at Goodison
August 15, 1944 Though the football season proper does not start until Saturday week, the opportunity is being taken by several clubs to stage charity
Three Liverpool players for the Western Command
August 14, 1944 The first of the season’s representative football matches will be played at Blackpool on Saturday between the R.A.F. and Western Command. R.A.F.:
Boys of the Old Brigade
July 27, 1944 Here comes the “Boys of the Old Brigade” so far as Liverpool Football Club is concerned. Latest news from Anfield is that
Liverpool v Oldham Athletic 8-1 (War League Cup: March 4, 1944)
March 4, 1944 Key note: “It is often said when a team has a sweeping victory that they ‘waltzed round the opposition.’ Liverpool speeded up
Matt Busby here
March 3, 1944 Most intriguing part about Liverpool’s tie with Oldham Athletic is that Matt Busby, the Reds’ captain and also skipper of Scotland, travels
Liverpool v Chester 4-2 (League match: February 19, 1944)
February 19, 1944 Match: Football League, War Cup Qualifying, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Chester 4-2 (1-1). Attendance: 13,355; gate receipts: £830. Referee: Mr.
Matt Busby gazes into Reds’ future
Tuesday, February 1 – 1944 Matt Busby, Liverpool’s club captain and one of Scotland’s war-time captain’s, is of the considered opinion that Liverpool will prove
Liverpool strike early
January 31, 1944 Players of the match. Another Merseyside Derby game goes down to history, and like most of these meetings between Liverpool and Everton,
Penalty decides, Liverpool win
January 29, 1944 A penalty in 65 minutes enabled Liverpool to smash Everton’s 100 percent cup record at Goodison Park, today. Everton fought back after
Liverpool avenge
January 29, 1944 A penalty goal decides Goodison derby. Everton: George Burnett, George Jackson, Jack Jones, Jackie Grant, Tommy Jones, Joe Mercer, Cec Wyles, Eddie
Everton v Liverpool 2-3 (War Cup match: January 29, 1944)
January 29, 1944 Key note: “A penalty in 65 minutes enabled Liverpool to smash Everton’s 100 percent cup record at Goodison Park, today. Everton fought
Liverpool’s improved team
January 4, 1944 With the return of Westby, Balmer and Welsh, Liverpool hope to field a strong side for their meeting with Tranmere Rovers at
Changes for Prenton derby
January 4, 1944 There should be plenty of excitement at Prenton Park on Saturday, when Tranmere Rovers, seeking their first qualifying point in the Football
Wrexham v Liverpool 4-2 (War League Cup: January 1, 1944)
January 1, 1944 Key note: “Without trying to detract from Wrexham’s victory over Liverpool in the second leg of their cup-tie at the Racecourse, one
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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