May 6, 1897 The committee of the Liverpool Club have up to present engaged the following players for next season. Owing to the competition with
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Happy treasurer for the Consumption Hospital
May 4, 1897 Mr Thomas Barker, honorary treasurer of the Consumption Hospital, desires to warmly thank the members of the Liverpool Theatrical Football Committee for
Three players out
May 3, 1897 The signing-on season is in progress, and already several important changes in the personnel of the more prominent Scottish clubs are promised
A day for big transfer activity
May 1, 1897 The following important changes of players were recorded on Saturday: – Patrick Gray (Partick to Liverpool), Robert Marshall (Leith to Liverpool)), William
A well fed Willie Michael
May 1, 1897 Willie Michael, late of the Hearts, now of Liverpool, and to be again of the Hearts (so it is said), was possessed,
Wishaw Thistle v Liverpool 3-4 (Friendly: April 30, 1897)
April 30, 1897 Match: Friendly, at Old Public Park, Wishaw. Wishaw Thistle – Liverpool 3-4. Wishaw Thistle (2-3-5): Jackson (Carluke), McRory (Waterloo). Liverpool (2-3-5): Willie
Willie Michael transferred to Liverpool
April 30, 1897 It is understood that a great fight took place last night for the signature of Willie Michael. The Liverpool club were stated
Dundee v Liverpool 4-0 (Friendly: April 29, 1897)
April 29, 1897 Match: Friendly, at Carolina Park. Dundee – Liverpool 4-0 (2-0). Attendance: 2,000. Referee: Mr. Spalding. Dundee (2-3-5): Jack Hillman; Bob Kelso, Charles
Robert Neill for Rangers
Wednesday, April 28 – 1897 Robert Neill, the clever centre-half of Liverpool, has decided to throw in his lot with the Rangers. He will play
Victoria United v Liverpool 0-1 (Friendly: April 28, 1897)
April 28, 1897 Match: Friendly, at Torry. Victoria United – Liverpool 0-1 (0-1). Attendance: 2,000. Referee: Mr. J. Thompson. Victoria United (2-3-5): Findlay; McNeil, Allan;
East Stirlingshire v Liverpool 2-2 (Friendly: April 26, 1897)
April 26, 1897 Match: Friendly, at Merchiston Park (Bainsford), kick-off: 18:40. East Stirlingshire – Liverpool 2-2 (0-0). Attendance: 2,500. Referee: Mr. McArthur (King’s Park). East
Liverpool to visit Dundee
Monday, April 26 – 1897 The Dundee Executive have arranged with the Liverpool Football Club to pay a visit to Dundee on Thursday night. This
Barney Battles to replace Archie Goldie?
April 24, 1897 Liverpool have re-engaged, or will probably re-engage, all their old players (League) except Archie Goldie, George Allan, and Frank Becton, the last
Liverpool heading north of the border
Saturday, April 24 – 1897 The Liverpool team opened their Scotch tour at Edinburgh on Saturday, opposing the Hearts in their return engagement. They travelled
Scottish League v English League 3-0 (Inter League: April 24, 1897)
April 24, 1897 International: Inter League, at Ibrox. Scottish League – English League 3-0 (0-0). Attendance: 34,651; gate receipts: £1,145 14s. Referee: Mr. Tom Robertson
John McCartney’s big day ahead
April 17, 1897 John McCartney’s wedding is fixed for Wednesday the 21st instant. On that eventful day the Liverpool team journey to meet Burton Wanderers
A quiet Easter for Liverpool
Saturday, April 17 – 1897 The players of the Liverpool Club have had a holiday this Easter-time, as circumstances have compelled the directors to cancel
Poor interest for McVean’s benefit
Saturday, April 17 – 1897 A £5 note would about cover the amount taken at Malcolm McVean’s benefit. It ought either to have been played
Fixture card 1896/1897 Liverpool Reserves
April 17, 1897 (Everton and Liverpool match programme: April 17, 1897)
Neil Kerr has been good business for Falkirk
Saturday, April 10 – 1897 Neil Kerr, the old Cowlairs, Rangers, and Liverpool forward, is doing good business for Falkirk, from whose ranks the Queen’s
Liverpool v Preston North End 0-0 (League match: April 10, 1897)
April 10, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 16:00. Liverpool – Preston North End 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. Hallam. Liverpool
Liverpool to the Charity Cup final
April 10, 1897 Walsall Town Swifts v Liverpool 0-1. These two clubs, who were elected with Burton Swifts and Burton Wanderers to contest for the
Sweet success for George Allan
Thursday, April 8 – 1897 George Allan, of Liverpool, who represented the Thistle against the Rose at the Crystal Palace, had a good name before
Walsall Town Swifts v Liverpool 0-1 (Bass Charity Cup: April 7, 1897)
April 7, 1897 Match: Bass Charity Cup Final, at Peel Croft. Walsall Town Swifts – Liverpool 0-1 (0-1). Attendance: 1,000. Referee: Mr. A.J. Barker (Newcastle);
One week in Oldfleet
Saturday, April 6 – 1897 After the match the Liverpool team, at least some of it, journeyed to Oldfleet, in Worcestershire, where the men will
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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