Football League referee. Image(s): Jack Howcroft, referee (Athletic News: December 22, 1902). X
Tag: Jack Howcroft
The first ever short corner?
November 17, 1924 Mr. John McKenna, President of the Football League, said in an interview at Liverpool on Monday that both Sam Chedgzoy and Jock
Liverpool clever but weak marksmen
April 14, 1919 Although up to within a minute of the finish Liverpool only held the lead by a single goal, the general trend of
Meeting of the Football League (February 27, 1903)
February 27, 1903 A meeting of the Management Committee of the Football League was held yesterday at the Midland Hotel, Derby. Mr. John James Bentley
Accrington Stanley v Liverpool Reserves 5-1 (League match: December 6, 1902)
December 6, 1902 Reserves, Lancashire Combination, at Moorhead Park. Accrington Stanley – Liverpool Reserves 5-1 (3-0). Attendance: “Good attendance”. Referee: Mr. Jack Howcroft (Bolton). Accrington

Blackburn Rovers v Burnley 1-0 (Lancashire Cup Final: December 2, 1901)
December 2, 1901 Match: Lancashire Cup, Final, at Hyde Road (Manchester). Blackburn Rovers – Burnley 1-0 (0-0). Attendance: 3,000; gate receipts £106 14s. Referee: Mr.

England v Ireland 13-2 (International: February 18, 1899)
February 18, 1899 Match: International, British Championship, at Roker Park. England – Ireland 13-2 (5-0). Attendance: 13,000; gate receipts: £550. Referee: Mr. Alex Hamilton (Scotland,
Meeting of the Football Association (February 14, 1898)
February 14, 1898 Yesterday afternoon a meeting of the Amateur Cup Committee was held at the Football Association Offices, 61 Chancery-lane, London, Mr. G.S. Sherrington

Aston Villa v Everton 3-2 (English FA Cup Final: April 10, 1897)
April 10, 1897 Match: English FA Cup Final, at Crystal Palace (London), kick-off: 16:00. Aston Villa – Everton 3-2 (3-2). Attendance: 65,891 (65,024 also reported

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
Liverpool v Nottingham Forest 1-1 (FA Cup: February 27, 1897)
February 27, 1897 Match: FA Cup, Third Round, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:30. Liverpool – Nottingham Forest 1-1 (1-1). Attendance: 16,000; gate receipt: £390. Referee: Mr.
Meeting of the Football Association (February 14, 1894)
February 14, 1894 A meeting of the council of the Football Association was held last evening at 61, Chancery-lane, London. The draw for the third
Meeting of the Football Association (January 31, 1894)
January 31, 1894 The council of the Football Association met last evening at their offices, 61, Chancery-lane, London, when Mr. J.C. Clegg (Sheffield) occupied the
Meeting of the Football Association (August 29, 1892)
August 29, 1892 A meeting of the council of this association took place at the head offices, 61, Chancery Lane, London, last evening, under the