Most historian connected to Liverpool F.C. or football in general have taken it for granted that the flagpole at the corner of The Kop and
Tag: King
– The Royal Box is not for me, says Shankly
Friday, August 2 – 1974 Bill Shankly, who recently retired as the Liverpool manager, does not want to be treated like a king. He has
Manchester City v Liverpool 1-3 (League North Cup: April 14, 1945)
April 14, 1945 Key note: “Berry Nieuwenhuys, Liverpool’s captain, turned up at Maine Road for the return North Cup-tie with Manchester City, but although his
How Liverpool beat Manchester City
April 9, 1945 Liverpool’s victory over Manchester City was complete in every respect, and right here let me emphasise that but for the super-goalkeeping of
Liverpool v Manchester City 3-0 (League North Cup: April 7, 1945)
April 7, 1945 Key note: “Liverpool’s victory over Manchester City was complete in every respect, and right here let me emphasise that but for the
Liverpool stars for Anfield cup game
April 6, 1945 Matt Busby, Jim Harley and Billy Liddell, Liverpool’s three Scottish internationals, are certain to play in tomorrow’s North Cup second round tie
Inter-League Championships at Anfield
May 9, 1939 To-morrow, at Anfield (7 o’clock), the two leading Liverpool schoolboy teams of the year will meet to decide the championship of the
A drink to the health of the King
January 3, 1939 Football people never forget. Just about two years ago, Sir Francis Joseph presented each First Division club with a loving cup with
For he’s a jolly good fellow
March 27, 1920 An amazing incident occurred in Manchester on Saturday while the King, accompanied by Labour Lord Mayor (Alderman Tom Fox), was motoring to
The ban of homing – many pigeons to be destroyed
May 31, 1915 The sport of homing has grown enormously in recent years and in the pastimes of the day only bowls shows a speedier
A Call to Arms – Your King and Country need you
Friday, August 7 – 1914 (Liverpool Echo, 07-08-1914)
Your King and Country Need You
Thursday, August 5 – 1914 (Liverpool Echo, 05-08-1914) Army, flag, war, enlist
Police dogs in Liverpool
May 2, 1914 The use of police dogs in Liverpool district is commented on by Lieutenant Colonel J.H. Eden in his report on the police
Liverpool v Sheffield United 2-1 (League match: April 27, 1914)
April 27, 1914 Key note: “The Liverpool players were granted a specially-enthusiastic reception last night at Anfield, when they turned out to play their League
The historic flagstaff at Anfield
December 1, 1906 Few among the thousands of habitues of the Liverpool Football Ground are aware of the fact that the enormous staff which bears
Football League meeting (May 4, 1900)
May 4, 1900 A meeting of the Management Committee of the League was held in London yesterday. There were present Messrs. John James Bentley (president),
Cup draw and re-arranged fixture
Monday, February 12 – 1900 A meeting of the consultative committee was held Monday evening at the Football Association’s offices, 61, Chancery-lane, London. The undecided
Barnsley F.C. and their players
August 19, 1899 The players engaged for the coming year had a practice match on Saturday, and gave such a display that the spectators were
Linfield Swifts v Ligoniel 2-1 (Intermediate Cup Final: March 20, 1897)
March 20, 1897 Match: Irish Intermediate Cup, Final, at the Oval (Glentoran F.C.). Linfield Swifts – Ligoniel 2-1 (1-1). Attendance: 1,500. Referee: Mr. S. Monroe;
Scottish League v Irish League 6-0 (Inter League: January 27, 1894)
January 27, 1894 International: Inter League, at Celtic Park. Scottish League v Irish League 6-0 (1-0). Attendance: 3,000. Referee: Mr. J. Marshall (Third Lanark); linesmen:
