Friday, March 2 – 1917 Equally confident am I that Liverpool will score at Blackburn. The Rovers are not going well, and without their star
Tag: John Bamber
Owen Williams to make his debut
February 23, 1917 Liverpool kept their home record intact until Southport beat them, and when the return “home” engagement is played to-morrow at Anfield we
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
Liverpool v Bury 4-0 (League match: February 10, 1917)
February 10, 1917 Match: Lancashire Section, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:30. Liverpool – Bury 4-0 (1-0). Referee: Mr. W.J. Heath. Liverpool (2-3-5): Kenneth Campbell, Ephraim Longworth,
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
Stockport County v Liverpool 0-0 (League match: February 3, 1917)
February 3, 1917 Match: Lancashire Section, at Edgeley Park. Stockport County – Liverpool 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 7,000. Referee: Mr. F. Leigh. Stockport County (2-3-5): Jimmy
Arthur Metcalf and Walter Wadsworth returns
February 2, 1917 Liverpool at Stockport announce the return of Metcalf and Wadsworth, and with Bennett back in his old and best position and the
Liverpool v Blackpool 2-2 (League match: January 27, 1917)
January 27, 1917 Match: Lancashire Section, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Blackpool 2-2 (1-1). Attendance: 14,000. Referee: Mr. R. Eccles; linesmen: Messrs: H. Malden
Surprises in the Liverpool selection
Thursday, January 25 – 1917 Liverpool have selected the following team to play Blackpool on Saturday: – W. Scott; Longworth, Lucas; Bradley, Bamber, Mackinlay; Goddard,
Liverpool v Manchester United 3-3 (War time, League match)
Saturday, January 20 – 1917 Match: Lancashire Section, at Anfield, kick off: 15:00. Liverpool – Manchester United 3-3 (1-2). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. L.P. Hitchen;
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,
Burnley v Liverpool 0-1 (War time, League match)
Saturday, January 13 – 1917 Match: Lancashire Section, at Turf Moor. Burnley – Liverpool 0-1 (0-1). Attendance: 7,000; gate receipts: £130 15s. 5d. Referee: Mr.
Swann with a broken bone
January 12, 1917 Swann, who it was hoped would help Liverpool to-morrow, has broken a bone in his ankle. Liverpool. – A.N. Other; Longworth, Lucas;
Alexandra F.C. the Liverpool talent club
January 12, 1917 Alexandra F.C. play Everton “A” on Saturday. Alexandra supplied Liverpool with such players as John Bamber, Tommy Lucas, Robert Waine, and Billy
Liverpool v Preston North End 3-1 (War time, League match, January 6 – 1917)
Saturday, January 6 – 1917 Match: Lancashire Section, at Anfield, kick off: 14:30. Liverpool – Preston North End 3-1 (0-1). Attendance: 11,000. Referee: Mr. T.
Champions at home to Preston North End
Friday, January 5 – 1917 It was a fair number of seasons back that Preston so poorly that really one did bother about their visits
Liverpool v Leeds City 4-0 (War time, benefit match)
Monday, January 1 – 1917 Match: Benefit for the widow of the late Mr. John Cameron, at St. James’ Park, Newcastle, kick-off; 14:30. Leeds City
Oldham Athletic v Liverpool 0-1 (League match: December 30, 1916)
December 30, 1916 Match: Lancashire Section, at Boundary Park. Oldham Athletic – Liverpool 0-1 (0-1). Attendance: 1,500. Referee: Mr. W.J. Heath, linesmen: Messrs. J.W. Oates
South Liverpool helps out Liverpool
December 29, 1916 South Liverpool is becoming Liverpool F.C.’s nursery, as Stourbridge used to be the nursery for Aston Villa footballers. After Bennett, the successful
Liverpool v Southport Central 0-1 (League match: December 26, 1916)
December 26, 1916 Match: Lancashire Section, at Anfield. Liverpool – Southport Central 0-1 (0-0). Attendance: 16,000. Referee: Mr. Howcroft. Liverpool (2-3-5): Kenneth Campbell, Ephraim Longworth,
Everton v Liverpool 1-0 (Friendly: December 25, 1916)
December 25, 1916 Match: Friendly, at Goodison Park. Everton – Liverpool 1-0 (0-0). Attendance: 17,000. Referee: Mr. Forshaw (Birkenhead). Everton (2-3-5): Frank Mitchell; Bob Thompson,
Liverpool v Burslem Port Vale 5-1 (War time, League match)
Saturday, December 23 – 1916 Match: Lancashire Section, at Anfield, kick off: 14:30. Liverpool – Burslem Port Vale 5-1 (3-0). Attendance: 2,000. Liverpool (2-3-5): Billy
Have Liverpool got over their “bump”?
Friday, December 15 – 1916 Liverpool having got over their “bump” at Rochdale, ought to settle down to a further series. Test No. 1 is
Rochdale lowered the Liverpool colours
Monday, December 11 – 1916 Don’t think me wise after the event. I hope I am not one of the I-told-you-so brigade. Still, I do
Rochdale v Liverpool 3-2 (League match: December 9, 1916)
December 9, 1916 Match: Lancashire Section, at Spotland, kick-off: 14:30. Rochdale – Liverpool 3-2 (0-2). Attendance: 4,000. Referee: Mr. J.H. Alderson; linesmen: Messrs. J.H. Tattersall
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