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New finding regarding the famous flagpole at Anfield

August 29, 2015 kjehan

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

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– The Royal Box is not for me, says Shankly

August 2, 1974 kjehan

Friday, August 2 – 1974 Bill Shankly, who recently retired as the Liverpool manager, does not want to be treated like a king. He has

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Manchester City v Liverpool 1-3 (League North Cup: April 14, 1945)

April 14, 1945 kjehan

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

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How Liverpool beat Manchester City

April 9, 1945 kjehan

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

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Liverpool v Manchester City 3-0 (League North Cup: April 7, 1945)

April 7, 1945 kjehan

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

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Liverpool stars for Anfield cup game

April 6, 1945 kjehan

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

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Inter-League Championships at Anfield

May 9, 1939 kjehan

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

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A drink to the health of the King

January 3, 1939 kjehan

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

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For he’s a jolly good fellow

March 27, 1920 kjehan

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

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The ban of homing – many pigeons to be destroyed

May 31, 1915 kjehan

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

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A Call to Arms – Your King and Country need you

August 7, 1914 kjehan

Friday, August 7 – 1914 (Liverpool Echo, 07-08-1914)

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Your King and Country Need You

August 5, 1914 kjehan

Thursday, August 5 – 1914 (Liverpool Echo, 05-08-1914) Army, flag, war, enlist

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Police dogs in Liverpool

May 2, 1914 kjehan

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

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Liverpool v Sheffield United 2-1 (League match: April 27, 1914)

April 27, 1914 kjehan

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

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The historic flagstaff at Anfield

December 1, 1906 kjehan

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

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Football League meeting (May 4, 1900)

May 4, 1900 kjehan

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),

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Cup draw and re-arranged fixture

February 12, 1900 kjehan

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

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Barnsley F.C. and their players

August 19, 1899 kjehan

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

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Linfield Swifts v Ligoniel 2-1 (Intermediate Cup Final: March 20, 1897)

March 20, 1897 kjehan

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;

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Scottish League v Irish League 6-0 (Inter League: January 27, 1894)

January 27, 1894 kjehan

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:

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