Thursday, October 29 – 1896 A meeting of the Lancashire Association was held last evening, at the Spread Eagle Hotel, Manchester, where the draw for
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Michael the “battering ram”
October 29, 1896 The introduction of Willie Michael and Robert Neill to the Liverpool team has not done any harm, both of the men having
Becton refused Wolves
Thursday, October 29 – 1896 The business of transferring players is a very lucrative one in English quarters at present, and some clubs are making
Hannah still kicking about
Thursday, October 29 – 1896 Andrew Hannah is not exactly a spent force, although he has pretty much the appearance of being all done up.
Andy McCowie transferred to Liverpool
October 26, 1896 Tom Watson is reputed to know what a football player is, and in capturing Andy McCowie, of the Cambuslang Hibs, he is
Alex Latta and Harry Mainman joins Liverpool
Saturday, October 24 – 1896 Alexander Latta, the great and only, and Mainman, a shining light in last year’s Everton Combination team, have been signed
More to come from McCowie
Saturday, October 24 – 1896 Young McCowie, who has been signed this week for the Anfield Road men, has yet to win his spurs, but
Manchester City linked to Frank Becton
Saturday, October 24 – 1896 It is said that Manchester City could do with Becton, who has been suspended until next month. Mainman, who has
Becton and McQue in the cold
Saturday, October 24 – 1896 Becton, the old North Ender, has been given a rest by the Liverpool directors, and one that he will feel
Hannah steps out for Clyde
Thursday, October 22 – 1896 The demands of the business of football are about as serious as those of every day commercial life. Here we
Duo signed from Everton
October 19, 1896 The Everton club has received the transfers of Alex Latta and Harry Mainman from their neighbours for a consideration, and people are
Telegraphic facilities at Anfield
Monday, October 19 – 1896 It is left to Liverpool to lead the in many things in football. The latest thing we hear is the
Liverpool’s succesful weekend tour
Monday, October 19 – 1896 The form displayed by the Liverpudlians in their recent matches has been of exceptional merit, and fully warranted the success
Sunderland v Liverpool 4-3 (League match: October 17, 1896)
October 17, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Newcastle Road, kick-off: 15:15. Sunderland – Liverpool 4-3 (3-0). Attendance: 8,500. Referee: Mr. J. Fox. Sunderland
Becton relegated to the reserves
Saturday, October 17 – 1896 Frank Becton failed to turn out for training last week, and the Anfield committee had no other choice but to
Football League meeting (October 16, 1896)
October 16, 1896 A meeting of the Emergency Committee of the Football League was held last night, in Manchester. Mr John James Bentley in the
Latta and Mainman from across the park
Friday, October 16 – 1896 The committee of the Liverpool Club have, it is understood, signed on two new players in the persons of Alex
Chaotic horse traffic outside Anfield
Tuesday, October 13 – 1896 Tuebrook Police Court – Vehicles at football matches Joseph Waddington, coachman, living in Victoria-square, was summoned for driving four horses
Liverpool’s downfall at Goodison Park
Monday, October 5 – 1896 Never in the history of local football has such a widespread feeling of intense interest been aroused as was engendered
Everton v Liverpool 2-1 (League match: October 3, 1896)
October 3, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Goodison Park, kick-off: 16:00. Everton – Liverpool 2-1 (2-0). Attendance: 37,500 (45,000 start of second half);
Little about Jimmy Ross
Monday, September 28 – 1896 Here is what a London paper says about Jimmy Ross, of Liverpool: – He has done inestimable service for Lancashire
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (September 26, 1896)
September 26, 1896 * Alex Nisbet, of Liverpool, says Molyneux is the best back that Everton possesses, and Alec is no mean judge. * What
Jack Stephenson and Tommy Southart transferred to Liverpool
September 21, 1896 Tommy Southart, the local of Fir Vale, is a promising local, and together with Jack Stephenson have been signed up. The latter
Football fever in Liverpool
Saturday, September 19 – 1896 The fact that Mr. Tom Watson has accepted the secretaryship of the Liverpool club – at a salary of £300
To get one back
Saturday, September 19 – 1896 That Liverpool committee man who so carefully sent his guinea subscription to the Anfield treasurer in penny stamps is well
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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