February 11, 1956 Key note: “This game was ruined by the hard ground which made good combined football impossible. Plymouth were more willing to take
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The death of Albert “Alf” Denaro
January 29, 1956 Mr. Albert “Alf” Denaro, a director of Everton F.C., and one of the city’s best personalities, died in his sleep at his
Soccer stars at home: Eric Anderson
January 21, 1956 A coal-lorry cargo tells the world around Anfield when Eric Anderson is on duty for the reds One can always tell when
Liverpool scout: Jack Dugnolle
January 18, 1956 Jack Dugnolle, former coach to Worthing Football Club, is a southern area scout for Liverpool, the Football League (Division II) club. While
Les Robson transferred to Crewe Alexandra
January 13, 1956 Crewe succeeded in their transfer bid for Les Robson, a 24-year-old outside left from Liverpool, and play him in their home game
Footballers appear with dance band
January 6, 1956 Two well-known junior footballers – Sam and Jack Wilson, who played goalkeeper and centre-half respectively for Coltness United – have been seen
Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers 1-2 (League match: December 31, 1955)
December 31, 1955 Match: Football League, Second Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:30. Liverpool – Blackburn Rovers 1-2 (1-0). Attendance: 46,071. Referee: Mr. K.A. Collinge. Liverpool
Lambert refused to move
Friday, December 16 – 1955 Chester’s bid to sign Ray Lambert, Welsh international full back from Liverpool, broke down when Lambert refused to move. (Daily
Youth star Jimmy Melia to make his debut
December 15, 1955 Another star of England’s Youth team breaks into League Soccer on Saturday, when Jimmy Melia makes his debut for Liverpool against Nottingham
Jimmy Melia makes debut
December 14, 1955 Eighteen-years-old Jimmy Melia, one of the most promising young inside forwards Liverpool have had on their books for some years, will make
Five men for transfer
December 14, 1955 Finding themselves with more players than required for certain positions, Liverpool have decided to part with five of their staff, and are
Anfield youth game
December 13, 1955 Those football followers whose half-holiday occurs to-morrow could do worse than go along to Anfield, where Liverpool and Bolton Wanderers meet in
Liverpool v Barnsley 1-1 (League match: December 10, 1955)
December 10, 1955 Key note: “Liverpool’s run of consecutive home victories was ended when least expected by a tough and determined Barnsley side which fought
Reds must not take any risks
December 9, 1955 Liverpool, home to Barnsley to-morrow, have the opportunity to further consolidate their steadily improving position in the Second Division, and lay one
Liverpool unchanged again
December 7, 1955 Liverpool’s continued freedom from injuries combined with their recent improved form, is making the task of team selection almost an automatic business,
Port Vale v Liverpool 1-1 (League match: December 3, 1955)
December 3, 1955 Key note: “That away win for Liverpool, anticipated by most, did not materialise. In fact, it was a hard-won point for the
Liverpool visit Port Vale
December 2, 1955 On the basis of their sparkling and devastating display against Fulham, Liverpool will be full of confidence when they tackle Port Vale
Dick White’s plucky display
November 30, 1955 Dick White, formerly of Scunthorpe, has recovered from the injury received at Newcastle last week. Although he had to go off and
Liverpool unchanged
November 30, 1955 It did not take Liverpool’s directors long last night to decide their team for Saturday’s away game with Port Vale. When Manager
Doug Rudham dropped from the first team
November 24, 1955 A new and painful experience this week for Doug Rudham, Liverpool’s South African goalkeeper. He is dropped into the reserves for the
Liverpool v Notts County 2-1 (League match: November 12, 1955)
November 12, 1955 Match: Football League, Second Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:30. Liverpool – Notts County 2-1 (1-0). Attendance: 32,654. Referee: Mr. A. Murdoch (Sheffield).
John Thomas Cox (Jack Cox or John Cox) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about John Cox on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About John Cox: “To see this dashing left winger careering along the touch line at Anfield Road, and
Dick White transferred to Liverpool
November 10, 1955 Another Third Division club, desperate for cash, had to sell a star last night…this time little Scunthorpe United pocketed £8,000 for centre-half
Swansea Town v Liverpool 2-1 (League match: November 5, 1955)
November 5, 1955 Match: Football League, Second Division, at Vetch Field, kick-off: 15:00. Swansea Town – Liverpool 2-1 (1-1). Attendance: 25,000. Referee: Mr. R.E. Jarratt
Bridge view: Half a century looking on (by Frisby Duke)
November 5, 1955 “Frisby Dyke” (once a familiar Liverpool stores-name) is the chosen ‘nom de plume’ of a famous sea captain. All sailors love a
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