July 13, 1974 Prime Minister Harold Wilson said: “I’m sad to hear of Bill’s retirement. He has done so much for football.” Liverpool and England
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It took a woman to get the hard man of football out of the game
July 13, 1974 “Between you and me, love,” says Nessie Shankly, “It’s just for me that Bill has announced his retirement. He knew the tension
Bill Shankly: Just like the Beatles he WAS a city
July 13, 1974 Bill Shankly – like the Beatles – didn’t invent Liverpool. But between them they did something rather more important. The city had
Bill Shankly’s famous quotes from 1974
July 13, 1974 “There are some people who think that football is a matter of life and death. They are fools. It is much more
Bill Shankly quit as Liverpool manager
July 12, 1974 Bill Shankly has quit as manager of Liverpool. And with a typical Shankly flourish, he followed his shock announcement yesterday by signing
Liverpool F.C. balance sheet 1973-74
July 4, 1974 Anfield players hit pay jackpot Boom days at Liverpool have brought boom pay packets for some of the players. The annual report,
Robert Russell Pursell (Robert Pursell) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Robert Pursell on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Robert Pursell: “A young Scottish player, a native of Campbelltown, secured from Queen’s Park, a deal that
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All articles about Neil McBain on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Neil McBain: Born: November 15, 1895: in Campbelltown, in Scotland. Passed away: May 13, 1974: in Ayr,
The death of Neil McBain
May 13, 1974 One of the most remarkable characters in professional football, Neil McBain, has died in hospital in Ayr, aged 78. A Scottish international
Daniel Shone (Danny Shone) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Danny Shone on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Danny Shone: Born: May 22, 1899: West Derby, in England. Passed away: January 30, 1974: Farington, Preston,
Carlisle United v Liverpool 0-2 (FA Cup: January 29, 1974)
January 29, 1974 Key note: “Bill Shankly delivered some blistering home truths to his too-casual players during the half-time interval at Carlisle yesterday. His pep-talk
Bill Shankly in praise of Peter Thompson
January 18, 1974 One of the pleasures a manager gets is giving praise, and with everything that has been happening in football recently, the departure
Alexander Smith (Alex Smith) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Alex Smith on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Alex Smith: Born: January 17, 1915: Buckie, Scotland. Passed away: 1974. Position: Centre forward or inside left.
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All articles about Harry Barkas on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Harry Barkas: Born: January 21; 1906: in Wardley Colliery, in England. Passed away: 1974. Position: Centre forward,
Super duo seals cup win
Wednesday, November 21 – 1973 Match: League Cup, 3rd Round, at Roker Park, kick off: 14:00. Sunderland – Liverpool 0-2 (0-1). Attendance: 36,208. The Liverpool
Thomas Page (Tom Page) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Tom Page on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Tom Page: Born: November 15, 1888: Kirkdale (Liverpool), in England. Passed away: October 26, 1973: Gloucester, in
Leicester City v Liverpool 1-1 (League match: September 1, 1973)
September 1, 1973 Key note: “A hard fought game but short of shooting action – that was the way of it for Liverpool at Leicester
Hold that Kop kick-off till Tommy comes marching home
Friday, August 31 – 1973 You will doubtless recall the gentleman who telephoned Darlington Football Club during the depths of their troubles last season. “What
Liverpool F.C.: The annual meeting of 1973
July 20, 1973 Eric Roberts hands over on high note Mr. Eric Roberts, chairman of Liverpool Football Club for the last four years last night
On the road to the top
July 4, 1973 Four former schoolboy stars have signed as apprentice professionals with Liverpool. Tom Saunders, the club’s youth development officer said: “They have been
Waddle signs from Halifax
Friday, June 22 – 1973 Liverpool yesterday signed Alan Waddle, 19-year-old centre forward from Halifax. (Daily Express, 22-06-1973)
UEFA Cup Final washed out
Wednesday, May 9 – 1973 Rain stopped play at Anfield last night in this UEFA (EUFA) Cup Final first leg. Torrential rain turned the pitch
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All articles about Tosh Johnson at PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Tommy Johnson. “A fine positional player, he has a good shot, and his shrewd judgement and placing
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All articles on Jack Sambrook on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Jack Sambrook: Born: March 10, 1899: Wednesfield (Staffordshire), in England. Passed away: 1973. Position: Centre forward. Height:
Tommy Smith’s comeback
Saturday, December 30 – 1972 Liverpool captain Tommy Smith – hurt in a car crash last month – returns in a reserve match against Derby
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