April 5, 1897 This return League match was played at Anfield before about 6,000 spectators. Both teams were well represented, and Jowett kept goal for
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Liverpool v The Wednesday 2-2 (League match: April 3, 1897)
April 3, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 16:00. Liverpool – The Wednesday 2-2 (0-1). Attendance: 6,000. Referee: Mr. J.H. Strawson (Lincoln).
England v Scotland 1-2 (International: April 3, 1897)
April 3, 1897 International: British Championship, at Crystal Palace, kick.off: 16:00. England – Scotland 1-2 (1-1). Attendance: 33,715. Referee: Mr. R.T. Gough (Oswestry and Welsh
George Allan in the Scotland squad
Saturday, April 3 – 1897 Scotland v. England. George Allan (Bo’ness and Liverpool) is the surprise selection of the eleven. In 1895 this player took
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (April 3, 1897)
April 3, 1897 * Tom Watson told one of the Liverpool forwards some little time ago that he had only to go to Scotland and
Burnley paid £130 for Jimmy Ross and Malcolm McVean
April 1, 1897 It must have been a surprise to Liverpool to be beaten at home by Burnley, and the losers would be none too
Burnley pushing the legal limits
Thursday, April 1 – 1897 As to the help Burnley have got in view of the test matches, Jimmy Ross and Malcolm McVean ought to
Trio linked with Liverpool
Thursday, April 1 – 1897 The Bolton “Football Field” says: Pugh (Wrexham), Fraser (St Bernards), and Kennedy (Hibernians) for Liverpool next season. Is this right?
England v Wales 4-0 (International: March 29, 1897)
March 29, 1897 International: British Championship, at Bramall Lane (Sheffield). England – Wales 4-0 (2-0). Attendance: 5,000. Referee: Mr. Thomas Robertson (Scottish FA). England (2-3-5):
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: March 29, 1897
March 29, 1897 The visit of the present “wooden-spoonist” of the League to the Anfield enclosure was not a very appetising bill of fare in
Liverpool v Burnley 1-2 (League match: March 27, 1897)
March 27, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 16:00 Liverpool – Burnley 1-2 (1-2). Attendance: 10,000. Liverpool (2-3-5): Harry Storer, Archie Goldie,
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (March 27, 1897)
March 27, 1897 * Has Jimmy Ross kept his word and made Liverpool work hard for their victory? * Liverpool have been kindness itself to
History of Liverpool street names
March 27, 1897 A lecture, entitled “Local history and biography suggested by the names of some Liverpool streets,” was delivered on Thursday evening in the
Home Scots v Anglo Scots 1-2 (International trial: March 22, 1897)
March 22, 1897 Match: International match: Scotland international trial, at Tynecastle. Home Scots – Anglo Scots 1-2. Attendance: 5,000. The Home Scots Eleven: John Patrick
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (March 20, 1897)
March 20, 1897 * Tremendous cheers greeted the half time results of Liverpool v Aston Villa (the League match) when posted up on Everton’s enclosure.
Jimmy Ross transferred to Burnley
Saturday, March 20 – 1897 On Friday the Burnley committee secured the transfer of Malcolm McVean from Liverpool and Brown from Bolton Wanderers, while on
Training quarters at Freshfield
Friday, March 19 – 1897 Liverpool are at their training quarters at Freshfield, but their final composition of their team will not, we are informed,
The best local goalkeeper
Friday, March 19 – 1897 The postponed Combination match, Liverpool Reserves v. Rawtenstall, will be played at Anfield to-morrow. The public will have an opportunity
Aston Villa v Liverpool 0-0 (League match: March 13, 1897)
March 13, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Perry Barr, kick-off: 15;30. Aston Villa – Liverpool 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 18,000. Referee: Mr. J. West.
Quiet weekend for the reserves
Saturday, March 13 – 1897 Owing to Turton having been ordered by the Lancashire Football Association to play the semi final of the Lancashire Junior
“The Football King” at Rotunda Theatre
Monday, March 8 – 1897 So firm is the hold which football has upon no small proportion of the public that surprise is strong that
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: March 8, 1897 (Liverpool Mercury)
March 8, 1897 The past week has been one of the most successful the Liverpool Club has experienced this season, and though an English Cup-tie,
Liverpool v Hearts 2-1 (Friendly: March 6, 1897)
March 6, 1897 Match: Friendly, at Anfield. Liverpool – Heart of Midlothian 2-1 (1-0). Attendance: 5,000. Referee: Mr. J. McGill. Liverpool (2-3-5): Harry Storer, Archie
Internal problems at Anfield
March 6, 1897 Liverpool’s failure to beat Nottingham Forest on Saturday was put down by many to the exclusion of Jimmy Ross, the team captain.
Liverpool v Wolves 3-0 (League match: March 4, 1897)
March 4, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15.30. Liverpool – Wolves 3-0 (2-0). Attendance: 5,000. Liverpool (2-3-5): Harry Storer, Archie Goldie,
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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