May 1, 1946 Key note: “Liverpool won the Liverpool Senior Cup by waiting as they say in racing, for it was not until the second
Tag: Jack Lyon
Footballer home from German prison-camp
April 30, 1945 Fred Sweeney, Northwich, the Everton outside-right, has returned home after being a prisoner of war in Germany for nearly two years. Sweeney
Liverpool’s list of guest stars
December 5, 1944 If you feel like a memory test and ten minutes mental fun and games, cover up what appears below and try to
Arthur Shepherd’s “bag”
September 17, 1942 It used to be said of Liverpool Football Club that while they could always find first-class goalkeeper, they could never discover a
The mini derby
September 15, 1942 For the return game with Liverpool ‘A’ the Blues will start with; Wilf Birkett, Tuthill, Curwen, Jack Humphreys, Martin McDonnell, Tommy Fairfoull,
Many reserves for Liverpool
December 24, 1941 Chief interest locally centres on whether Everton or Liverpool will finish highest in the table. At the moment the Reds are two
Everton deserved the win
November 3, 1941 Though football finance isn’t of any great consequence these days –except to clubs and directors guaranteeing overdrafts – it is worth noting
Everton on top against Liverpool
November 3, 1941 Everton came out of the Derby game a goal better than their neighbours, Liverpool, for in the return match at Goodison Park,
Everton’s goal galore against Liverpool
November 3, 1941 Merseyside had a thrill-packed weekend in the sporting field. Beginning with a pulsating Merseyside “Derby” match at Goodison Park, when Everton beat
Everton v Liverpool 5-3 (League match: November 1, 1941)
November 1, 1941 Match: Football League, Northern Section, at Goodison Park. Everton – Liverpool 5-3 (2-2). Attendance: 14,549; gate receipt: £810. Referee: Mr. J.N. Brown
Preston North End worthy champions
June 9, 1941 Preston North End set their seal on the 1940-41 Cup and League “double” when they beat Liverpool 6-1 at Deepdale on Saturday,
Preston North End v Liverpool 6-1 (League match: June 7, 1941)
June 7, 1941 Match: Football League, North Regional, at Deepdale. Preston North End – Liverpool 6-1 (4-0). Attendance: 7,000. Referee: Mr. J. McCann (Preston). Preston
Liverpool in vital Deepdale game
June 6, 1941 Two of the finest wing discoveries of wartime football will be playing for Liverpool tomorrow in the North Regional game at Deepdale
Alf Hanson’s injury
June 3, 1941 Merseyside’s football finale, for season 1940-41 – staged at Goodison Park yesterday, where Everton beat Liverpool 3-1 – was marred by an
Everton win return match
June 3, 1941 Liverpool, beaten 3-1 in their return game with Everton at Goodison Park yesterday, were dogged by ill fortune, and finished the last
Everton v Liverpool 3-1 (League match: June 2, 1941)
June 2, 1941 Match: North Regional League, at Goodison Park. Everton – Liverpool 3-1 (0-1). Attendance: 3,000 Everton (2-3-5): Percy Lovett, Billy Cook, Norman Greenhalgh,
George Farrow of Blackpool – for Liverpool
June 2, 1941 George Jackson will lead Everton’s attack against Liverpool in the North Regional match at Goodison Park this afternoon, and Liverpool will have
Liverpool v Everton 2-2 (War time, League match)
Saturday, May 31 – 1941 Match: Football League, Northern Section, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00 Liverpool – Everton 2-2 (0-1). Attendance: 6,000. Referee: Mr. J.M.Brown (Ormskirk).
Some lines about Jack Lyon
Friday, January 10 – 1941 Old Whistonman writes:- As an old reader of your notes, I would like to correct a statement regarding young Jackie
Mini Derby Challenge revived
May 30, 1940 A couple of seasons ago after match talk at Anfield resulted in a challenge match being arranged between the ‘A’ teams of
The Merchant Taylor’s at Goodison Park
Thursday, December 14 – 1939 The Everton ‘C’ team will oppose Merchant Taylor’s at Goodison Park on Saturday. Everton ‘C’: Canavan, Kieran, Dugdale, Hall, Bearswood,
