August 26, 1978 Key note: “Liverpool, playing brilliant football in exciting spells, hit Manchester City with three great goals at Maine Road in less than
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Star profile: Phil Neal
July 2, 1977 Just three years ago Liverpool’s capable full back Phil Neal was a virtual unknown with Northampton Town and thinking about giving up
Manchester City v Liverpool 1-1 (League match: December 29, 1976)
December 29, 1976 Key note: “Liverpool were happy with their point and the neutrals were happy that justice was done in the result, but it
Toshack leaves Liverpool
Thursday, November 21 – 1974 Jimmy Bloomfield yesterday did more than half a million pounds worth of transfer business – and was then locked out
Manchester City v Liverpool 1-0 (League match: September 1, 1971)
September 1, 1971 Key note: “They say there is a rotten apple in every barrel nd as such every team, no matter how good, will
Manchester City v Liverpool 3-2 (League Cup)
Wednesday, September 24 – 1969 Match: League Cup, 3rd Round, at Maine Road, kick-off: 19:45. Manchester City – Liverpool 3-2 (1-1). Attendance: 38,019. Referee: Mr.

Joe Hewitt: He was there before the Kop
April 30, 1964 He’ll be 83 on May 3 and he’s one of those Liverpool F.C. rarities who was there before the Kop. He’s had

Gordon Gunson: Surviving sportsmen of the old brigade
March 20, 1964 Joseph Gordon Gunson, now aged 59, and living at The Homestead, Broughton, is another Cestrian who can boast of a distinguished career
Manchester City Reserves v Liverpool Reserves 2-2 (League match: April 30, 1960)
April 30, 1960 Match: Central League, at Maine Road. Manchester City Reserves – Liverpool Reserves 2-2 (2-0). Referee: Mr. W.E. Haynes. Manchester City (2-3-5): Johnny
Manchester City Reserves v Liverpool Reserves 1-2 (League match: March 7, 1959)
March 7, 1959 Match: Central League, at Maine Road, kick-off: 15:00. Manchester City Reserves – Liverpool Reserves 1-2 (1-0). Referee: Mr. D.W. Goddard; linesmen: Messrs.
Joe Fagan gets Anfield berth
May 5, 1958 Liverpool have appointed Joe Fagan, a former captain of Manchester City, as an assistant-trainer in succession to Dick Dorsett, who left Anfield
Young Tony Rowley await his debut
April 6, 1954 If Liverpool can field their strongest side for the remaining League matches they still have a faint chance to avoid relegation. Despite
The finest Liverpool v Everton of all time
March 27, 1950 Pardon me while I search for more superlatives. Not to mark Liverpool’s first entry into the F.A. Cup Final since 1914; nor
It’s a Liverpool v Arsenal final
March 25, 1950 Liverpool deserved their victory in a game which was hard, dour and fought out at top speed throughout, though always in good

Liverpool v Everton 2-0 (FA Cup: March 25, 1950)
March 25, 1950 Match: FA Cup, Semi Final, at Maine Road, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Everton 2-0 (2-0). Attendance: 72,000; gate receipt: £13,497. Referee: Mr.
A plan to cut Billy Liddell and Liverpool out of the cup
March 25, 1950 Play of poker-faced Billy Liddell, of Liverpool and Great Britain, sturdiest offshoot of the Scottish minor club called Lochgelly Violet, can today
Merseyside’s biggest day
March 24, 1950 Tomorrow is the biggest day on Merseyside sporting annals for over a generation, with the Grand National exerting its appeal upon racing
Manchester United v Liverpool 2-0 (League match)
Wednesday, August 27 – 1947 Match: Football League, First Division, at Maine Road, kick-off: 18:30. Manchester United – Liverpool 2-0 (1-0). Attendance: 53,610. Referee: Mr.
The Central League to resume next season
June 5, 1945 The Central League is certain to resume next season – with 19 clubs as a minimum. The question of restarting on the
Liverpool bid for FA Cup fame
April 20, 1945 Main interest centres in Liverpool’s bid to make Chesterfield’s blend of youth and experience, so carefully nursed by Mr. Norman Bullock, go
Liverpool won by waiting
April 16, 1945 Liverpool’s triumph over Manchester City 3-1, Maine Road (aggregate 6-1), was a fine example of the win-by-waiting policy. There was pre-match plan,
Manchester City v Liverpool 1-3 (League North Cup: April 14, 1945)
April 14, 1945 Key note: “Berry Nieuwenhuys, Liverpool’s captain, turned up at Maine Road for the return North Cup-tie with Manchester City, but although his
Don Welsh and Jack Westby certain for Liverpool
April 13, 1945 Vivid memories of the gallant resistance Liverpool offered to a goal-thirsty Everton attack in the two cup-ties recently encourages me to think
Late team selection for Liverpool F.C.
April 12, 1945 Much as Manager Mr. George Kay would like to announce Liverpool’s cup team for the visit to Manchester City, he does not

Liverpool doubts
April 10, 1945 Liverpool have both forward and defensive doubts for their cup visit to Manchester City at Maine Road on Saturday consequent on the