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Obituary: Bert Slater
Wednesday, July 26 – 2006 Bert Slater Goalkeeper with Falkirk, Liverpool, Dundee and Watford Born: 5 May 1936 in Musselburgh. Died: 21 July 2006 in
Scotland v England 0-0 (International: April 25, 1970)
April 25, 1970 International: British Championship, at Hampden Park, kick-off: 15:00. Scotland – England 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 137,438. Referee: Mr. Gerhar Schulenburg; linesmen: Messsr.: Walter
Donald McCallum (Don McCallum) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Don McCallum on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Don McCallum: “McCallum gives one the impression of being a temperate and straightforward young fellow. He is
Gavin Crawford @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Gavin Crawford on PlayUpLiverpool.com ; About Gavin Crawford: Born: 1870: Kilmarnock, Scotland. Passed away: September 19, 1955. Position: Height: 175 cm. (5ft.
Andrew Aitken (Andy Aitken) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Andrew Aitken at PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Andrew Aitken: “Aitken is not a ‘showy’ half. He can occupy either the win or centre position.
John Givens @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about John Givens on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About John Givens: “John Givens is considered by many competent judges to be one of the best en
Thomas Fairfoull @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Thomas Fairfoull on PlayUpLiverpool. About Tom Fairfoull: “A dour Scot from West Calder, and Liverpool’s most consistent half this season. His first
Doug McAvoy transferred to Queen of the South
September 16, 1949 Liverpool yesterday transferred Doug McAvoy to Queen of the South, and he will turn out against Dundee on Dens Park to-day. McAvoy
Queen of the South seeking Doug McAvoy
September 15, 1949 Officials of Queen of the South arrived in Liverpool to-day to begin negotiations for the transfer of Doug McAvoy, Liverpool’s Scottish inside
Doug McAvoy on the transfer list
Friday, April 29 – 1949 Following a long chat on Friday between Doug McAvoy and manager George Kay, Liverpool, have agreed to put the ex-Killie
Doug McAvoy transferred to Liverpool
December 11, 1947 Liverpool F.C. to-day signed Doug McAvoy, Kilmarnock inside forward. McAvoy is the player Mr. George Kay, Liverpool manager, saw in action last
Thomas Fraser (Tommy Fraser) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Thomas Fraser on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Thomas Fraser: Born: Galston, Scotland. Passed away: Position: Goalkeeper. Height: 180 cm. (5ft. 11in.); Weight: 82 kilos
Hugh McQueen @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Hugh McQueen on PlayUpLiverpool.com. Born: October 1, 1867: Harthill (Lanarkshire), Scotland. Passed away: April 8, 1944: Norwich (Norfolk), England. Position: Outside left.
Matt Busby (Liverpool) to lead the Scots
February 10, 1944 Matt Busby, Liverpool’s captain, has been recalled to captain Scotland against England at Wembley on Saturday, February, 19. This choice of one
Robert Gordon Campbell @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Robert Campbell on PlayUpLiverpool. About Robert Campbell: Born: January 27 – 1883, Ellon. Passed away: May 31 – 1942, Glasgow. Position: Right
William Theodor Peden Dunlop (Billy Dunlop) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Billy Dunlop on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Billy Dunlop: “Dunlop is admirably constituted for full back play. Strongly, athletically built, he has speed, strength,
George Halley @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about George Halley on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About George Halley: Born: October 29, 1887: Cronberry, Scotland. Passed away: December 18, 1941: Burnley (Lancashire), England. Position:
Douglas Charles Dick (Douglas Dick) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Douglas Dick on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Douglas Dick: Born: July 9, 1868: Kirktonholm near Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. Passed away: June 24, 1940: Kilmarnock,
The death of Douglas Dick
June 24, 1940 The death has occurred at his home in Kilmarnock of Mr. Douglas Dick, who was for many years a prominent figure in
Serious mishap to Charlton Athletic goalkeeper
Thursday, September 6 – 1934 Alex Wright, the Charlton Athletic goalkeeper, was seriously injured at Torquay yesterday. With other members of the Charlton team he
Scottish League v English League 2-1 (Inter League: November 2, 1929)
November 2, 1929 International: Inter League, at Ibrox (Glasgow). Scottish League – Football League 2-1 (1-1). Attendance: 40,000. Referee: Mr. W. Bell (Motherwell); linesmen: Messrs.
Scotland Schoolboys v Wales Schoolboys 5-0 (International: May 5, 1928)
May 5, 1928 Match: Schoolboy International at Pittodrie. Scotland Schoolboys – Wales Schoolboys 5-0 (4-0). Referee: Mr. Peter Craigmyle (Aberdeen). Scotland (2-3-5): Baxter (Kircaldy), Hogg
Season preview 1927/28 – Luton Town F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 8 – 1927 Having withdrawn from the Southern League Luton Town have reduced their playing numbers. It remains to be seen whether its
Season preview 1927/28 – St. Mirren F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 1 – 1927 St. Mirren, after a lapse midway last season, never regained their true form, and finished in a mediocre position. They
