Friday, January 1 – 1999 Robbie Fowler has bought a house in London to cash in on the lucrative rental market for foreign diplomats but
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The death of Sydney Moss
March 21, 1993 Sydney Moss, the vice-chairman of Liverpool Football Club, has died. Mr. Moss, former chairman of Merseyside Police Committee, and chairman of the
Ray Houghton chase
Wednesday, July 22 – 1992 Chelsea and Aston Villa were last night locked in battle for the £900,000 signature of Liverpool midfielder Ray Houghton. He
Double swoop for Liverpool?
Thursday, May 21 – 1992 Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday moved in to make Liverpool sweat on the £700,000 signing of Darren Anderton’s Portsmouth colleague John Beresford.
Oggy skates it to the big league
Saturday, November 3 – 1984 * Steve Ogrizovic is hardly a household name, but he arrived in London today as one of the country’s most
Graeme Souness: The Italian Job
September 20, 1984 For Graeme Souness, La Dolce Vita, the sweet life, has now begun in Genoa. The footballer with the looks of a Mexican
United move in on Fagan
Saturday, August 20 – 1983 When Liverpool and Manchester United have their showdown at Wembley this afternoon there is much more at stake than the
Bruce Grobbelaar’s catch of the day
July 23, 1983 Anfield’s best kept secret is out … goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar has married following a whirlwind African romance. The Kop favourite took his
James Colllins (Jimmy Collins) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Jimmy Collins on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Jimmy Collins: Born: January 30, 1911: London, England. Passed away: July 10, 1983. Position: Outside left. Height:
A week in the life of Liverpool Football Club
March 14, 1981 It’s action stations for the Anfield team behind the scenes. It’s 7:30 on Saturday evening. The Anfield pitch scarred after the reserve
George Pither @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about George Pither on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Gerge Pither: Born: June 24, 1899, Kew (London), England. Passed away: Position: Outside left. Height: 172 cm.
Smith out of European final
Thursday, May 4 – 1978 Tommy Smith admitted defeat yesterday and dropped out of next Wednesday’s European Cup Final with Bruges a week after dropping
The man with every top player on his books
Wednesday, January 4 – 1978 Each Saturday, an average of 550,000 football fans swarm through the turnstiles of Britain’s soccer stadiums. Millions more watch soccer
Kevin Keegan: A moving tale
July 6, 1977 Kevin Keegan stood in the North Wales sun today as the removal men got to work packing up his belongings at his
Heart-boy Michael backs Reds for League
February 11, 1975 Michael Hughes, of Barmouth Street, Kirkdale, is confidently backing Liverpool for the League championship. Just two and a half weeks after a
Ready for the off
February 7, 1975 Liverpool beauty Gaynor Lacey gets some expert training from Liverpool footballer Ian Callaghan, in preparation for her next contest – a Shrove
Ian McDonald on loan to Colchester United
February 6, 1975 Ian McDonald, a £25,000 Liverpool signing from Workington last season, has gone on a month’s loan to Colchester (writes Alex Goodman). The
Bill Shankly: “Ready for anything”
Wednesday, May 9 – 1973 Hughes is cleared as champs go for glory A smile that seemed to stretch from London to Merseyside covered Bill
Leeds will walk it, say bookies
August 9, 1969 The bookies have no doubt about it – Leeds kick off today as the hottest favourites for years to retain their League
Beatle seeks divorce
Friday, August 23 – 1968 Beatle John Lennon is being sued for divorce by his wife Cynthia. She names Japanese actress Yoko Ono. Solicitors acting
Liverpool let seven go free
Saturday, May 25 – 1968 Liverpool have given free transfers to seven of their young players and retained 28 professionals, they announced to-day. Among the
Colin Waldron transferred to Chelsea
June 30, 1967 Doc pips Shankly for Bury defender Waldron Tommy Docherty, dynamic Chelsea manager, showed the cut-throat side of Soccer yesterday, when he bought
Tony Hateley transferred to Liverpool
June 28, 1967 Liverpool swoop for Tony Hateley Chelsea last night sold centre forward Tony Hateley to Liverpool, for a little less than the £100,000
Liverpool bring back Gerry Byrne
March 31, 1967 Both full back Emlyn Hughes and centre forward Ian St. John are unable to play for Liverpool in their make-or-break game at
Everton own 40% of Liverpool’s shares
Friday, November 30 – 1966 London, Glasgow and nine other cities stage more than a quarter of Britain’s League football. None is closer to co-operation
