August 18, 1956 Liverpool F.C. staff list for 1956-57: Alan A’Court. Signed as professional: September 24, 1952; Height: (5ft. 8½in.); Weight: (10st. 4lb.); Birthplace: Rainhill;
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Liverpool F.C. staff list for 1954-55
August 21, 1954 Liverpool F.C. staff list for 1954-55 Charles Ashcroft Position: Goalkeeper; Signed as professional: December 20, 1945; Height: (6ft. 2½in.); Weight: (13st. 1lb.);
Liverpool in a hurry for promotion and ready to spend
August 10, 1954 Liverpool in a hurry for promotion – and ready to spend “Back in a season” (Don Welsh) One season will be enough
The death of Jimmy Settle
June 1, 1954 Jimmy Settle the famous former Everton F.C., played died aged 78, at Bolton in hospital on Tuesday. (June 1). Jimmy Settle an
Liverpool’s 29 newcomers in four years
March 20, 1954 The remark made in Liverpool Echo last week that Tom McNulty, the former Manchester United full-back, was Liverpool’s tenth first-team debutante this
Liverpool injuries may cook their goose
Wednesday, December 23 – 1953 With the Christmas Football rush only forty-eight hours away, Liverpool, floundering at the bottom of Division One, have three more
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All articles about Tommy Lucas on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Tommy Lucas: Born: September 20, 1895: St Helens, in England. Passed away: December 11, 1953: Stoke Mandeville
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All articles about Arthur Whalley on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Arthur Whalley: Born: February 17, 1886: Rainford, England. Passed away: November 23, 1952. Position: Centre half. Height:
Neil McBain successful in Argentina
September 22, 1950 The system of play introduced by their coach, Neil McBain, former Leyton Orient manager, has proved so successful that the Estudiantes Club,
Liverpool v Manchester United 2-1 (League match: August 23, 1950)
August 23, 1950 Key note: “I wish I had the space to tell you in full all about last night’s match at Anfield, but even
Manchester United at Anfield
August 22, 1950 Liverpool could hardly have asked for a more attractive game to open their home programme than a visit from Manchester United, but
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
Neil McBain for Bueons Aires
March 1, 1950 Neil McBain, former Scottish international, left London yesterday by air for Buenos Aires, where he is to take up the managership of
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All articles about George Livingston on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About George Livingston: Born: May 5, 1876: Dumbarton (Dunbartonshire), Scotland. Passed away: January 15, 1950: Helensburgh (Dunbartonshire), Scotland.
Sweden rings Anfield 2361
December 5, 1949 The ringing of the telephone hushed the hubbub in the Liverpool F.C. board room half an hour after Saturday’s match. The call
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Born: Leytonstone. Height: (5ft. 5 1/2in.); Weight: (10st. 7lb.). ** Height and weight from April 7, 1913 (Athletic News). Career: Aston Villa. Merits: Football League
Record transfer between Manchester United and Liverpool breaks down
Monday. March 7 – 1949 Johnny Morris, the Manchester United-forward, whom the club had agreed to transfer to Liverpool at a record fee of £25,000,
Appleby Football Club at Anfield
December 26, 1948 Appleby Football Club’s annual trip was held on Boxing Day, when one hundred members and friends enjoyed a coach outing to Liverpool.
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All articles about Tom Chorlton on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Tom Chorlton: “Chorlton is a most promising player, and possessing a fine turn of speed, accuracy in
Neil McBain assistant manager of Leyton Orient
Thursday, February 5 – 1948 Leyton Orient have appointed as assistant manager, Mr, Neil McBain,w ho played centre-half for Ayr United, Manchester United, Everton, St
Ireland v Scotland 2-0 (International)
Saturday, October 4 – 1947 International, British Championships, at Windsor Park, Belfast. Ireland – Scotland 2-0 (1-0). Attendance: 52,000. Referee: Mr. T. Smith (Atherstone). Ireland
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.
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool 1-2 (League match)
Saturday, May 31 – 1947 Match: Football League, First Division, at Molineux, kick-off: 15:00. Wolverhampton Wanderers – Liverpool 1-2 (0-2). Attendance: 50,765. Referee: Mr. J.
Ronnie Burke transferred to Manchester United
June 7, 1946 A former RAF representative team player, Ronald Burke, Yorkshire born centre forward, who assisted Liverpool last season, has joined Manchester United. (Yorkshire
Burnley v Liverpool 1-3 (League match: August 25, 1945)
August 25, 1945 Key note: “A crowd of 7,481 saw Burnley outplayed by a strong and clever Liverpool team in the opening League game of
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