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Sailor Hunter’s son killed while on service
Friday, December 7 – 1945 Sympathy for Manager “John “Sailor” Hunter, of Motherwell. His younger son, Pilot Officer Robert Hunter, R.A.F., has been killed in an air accident while on service in India. He was […]
The fishy business at Anfield
December 16, 1915 Next Saturday’s game at Anfield brings to our memory a fishy smell. Stoke and Liverpool will ever be associated with one of the few fiascos ever played. Considering the number of games […]
Alex Raisbeck’s Unique Life Story: Part 9
May 15, 1915 Alick Raisbeck pays rare tribute to late Tom Watson. Why the Liverpool secretary was so successful. Unusual spectacle at International with England. In my last contribution I left off in a gloomy […]
Alex Raisbeck’s Unique Life Story: Part 8
May 8, 1915 A tiff Alick Raisbeck had with John “Sailor” Hunter. The most graceful footballer I’ve ever seen. About the never-to-be-forgotten ‘National at Ibrox. If there is one thing more than another which I […]
Alex Raisbeck’s Unique Life Story: Part 7
May 1, 1915 Memorable match which won Liverpool the championship. Alick Raisbeck relates some special training yarns. What the maximum wage have done to football. the fact that Sheffield United have won the English Cup […]
Sailor Hunter to manage Motherwell?
Friday, April 21 – 1911 “Sailor” Hunter is in the running for the managership of Motherwell F.C., and the ex-Dundee centre forward is likely to get the post. (Dundee Courier, 21-04-1911)
Tom Watson secures Miller of Morton
Thursday, November 10 – 1910 In my notes yesterday I mentioned in a quiet way that I might have some interesting information for the supporters of the Liverpool Club, and it has not taken long […]
Hunter’s off to Wee Clyde
Thursday, October 6 – 1910 Two well-known Scottish centre forwards were yesterday transferred to other clubs. John “Sailor” Hunter, who for several seasons past has been associated with the Dundee Club, has gone over to […]
Hunter’s opinion of the English game
Friday, May 10 – 1907 The signing of John “Sailor” Hunter, as he is popularly known on the football field, completes Dundee First League forward line for next season, Currie, the Buckhaven lad, being intended […]
Southern Football Players (from Leng’s Football Handbook)
August 25, 1906 Brentford. Goalkeeper. – Charlie Williams (Norwich City). Backs. – Jock Watson, John McConnell (Grimsby Town), Archie Taylor (Bristol Rovers), R. Abbott (Hanwell). Half-backs. – Jimmy Jay, George Parsonage, Jimmy Tomlinson, Bob Haworth […]
Sailor sets sail for Portsmouth
Saturday, May 6 – 1905 It was officially announced on Saturday that Portsmouth had signed George Molyneux, the English international full-back, who has been several seasons with Southampton, and John “Sailor” Hunter, who was last […]
The Arsenal’s big guns
October 8, 1904 At the present moment Woolwich Arsenal, who meet Aston Villa at Plumstead to-day, occupy the mind of the public, in the south at least, more than any other club. The Arsenal have […]
John “Sailor” Hunter transferred to Woolwich Arsenal
May 4, 1904 As has been expected for some time, John “Sailor” Hunter the Heart of Midlothian forward, who came to Edinburgh from Liverpool, has determined to go South again, and we are officially informed […]
Season preview 1902-03: Liverpool F.C. (Sheffield Daily Telegraph)
August 28, 1902 Few changes of any consequence have been made by the Liverpool Club. Last season the in-and-out performances of the players caused considerable anxiety amongst those responsible. One of the greatest misfortunes which […]
Tom Robertson offered maximum wage
May 22, 1902 Liverpool are anything but pleased at Tom Robertson, their late full back, migrating to Southampton. It cost them close upon £400 for his transfer from Stoke, and they have not had two […]
John “Sailor” Hunter and Tom Robertson transferred to Hearts
May 19, 1902 There will be general satisfaction on the part of the Heart of Midlothian followers on the transfer of John “Sailor” Hunter and Tom J. Robertson from Liverpool. Hunter, on Saturday’s form, is […]
John “Sailor” Hunter wanted at Middlesbrough
May 10, 1902 ** Middlesbrough are reported to be anxious to secure the transfer of John “Sailor” Hunter from Liverpool. ** Celtic yesterday signed on a new goalkeeper in McPherson, of Greenock Morton, who made […]
Liverpool v Skelmersdale 1-0 (Liverpool Senior Cup Final: April 30, 1902)
April 30, 1902 Match: Liverpool Senior Cup, Final, at Goodison Park. Liverpool – Skelmersdale 1-0 (0-0) aet. Liverpool (2-3-5): T. Hobin, John Glover, Don McCallum, Maurice Parry, Charlie Wilson, John T. Hunter, Tom Robertson, Dick […]
John “SailorS Hunter the preferred partner to John Cox
April 19, 1902 Little has been heard of late of Charles Satterthwaite, the big forward who a season back used to partner John Cox on Liverpool’s left wing. John “Sailor” Hunter seems to have been […]
Everton v Liverpool at Goodison Park
March 29, 1902 So far as Liverpool was concerned, there was no attractive football fixture yesterday, the chief event being a friendly game, at Goodison Park between Everton and Liverpool, and a combination fixture between […]
Everton v Liverpool 0-0 (Friendly: March 28, 1902)
March 28, 1902 Match: Friendly, at Goodison Park, kick off: 14:00. Everton – Liverpool 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 5,000. Everton (2-3-5): George Kitchen, George Eccles, John Watson, Sam Wolstenholme, Joe Blythe, Harry Makepeace, Jack Sharp, Jack […]
Southampton v Liverpool 4-1 (FA Cup match)
Saturday, February 8 – 1902 Match: FA Cup, 2nd Round, at The Dell, kick-off: 15:15. Southampton – Liverpool 4-1 (2-0). Attendance: 20,000; gate receipt: £918. Referee: Mr. T. Kirkham (Burslem); linesmen: Messrs. A. Davis (Marlow) […]
A draw with no goals scored
February 3, 1902 The Blackburn Rovers and Bury should have played a League game at Bury, but the Rovers having on their Cup Tie with Derby County, Liverpool, who should have been the County League […]
Everton v Liverpool 0-2 (FA Cup match)
Thursday, January 30 – 1902 Match: FA Cup, First Round replay, at Goodison Park, kick-off: 14:45. Everton – Liverpool 0-2 (0-1). Attendance: 25,000, Gate receipt: £800. Referee: Mr. J. Lewis. Everton (2-3-5): George Kitchen, William […]
