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Tag: Matt Fitzsimmons

City publican retires

November 3, 1976 kjehan

November 3, 1976 The landlord of the Lamb, at Wavertree, pulled his last pint after more than 40 years last night. Matt Fitzsimmons, aged 59,

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Medals for Liverpool players

August 25, 1945 kjehan

August 25, 1945 Liverpool have had three players honoured. Matt Fitzsimmons got the M.M., Jim Harley was mentioned in despatches, and Berry Nieuwenhuys got a

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Matt Fitzsimmons transferred to Ipswich Town

June 8, 1939 kjehan

June 8, 1939 Liverpool have transferred Matt Fitzsimmons, the local born right or left full-back, to Ipswich Town. Fitzsimmons made one first-team appearance last season,

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Liverpool F.C. put seven on the transfer list

April 17, 1939 kjehan

April 17, 1939 Liverpool are retaining all but seven of their players for next season. This announcement was made by the club today. Here are

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Liverpool Reserves fall at Anfield

January 30, 1939 kjehan

January 30, 1939 Leeds United 3, Liverpool 0. Liverpool played good football for the first 20 minutes at Anfield, but afterwards faded away and in

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Liverpool Reserves v Leeds United Reserves 0-3 (League match: January 28, 1939)

January 28, 1939 kjehan

January 28, 1939 Reserves, Central League, at Anfield. Liverpool Reserves – Leeds United Reserves 0-3 (0-2). Liverpool Reserves (2-3-5): Arthur Riley, Keith Peters, Matt Fitzsimmons,

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Liverpool ‘A’ v Bury ‘A’ 0-3 (League match: January 21, 1939)

January 21, 1939 kjehan

January 21, 1939 West Lancashire League, at Penny Lane, kick-off: 14:45. Liverpool ‘A’ – Bury ‘A’ 0-3 (0-2). Liverpool ‘A’ (2-3-5): Cecil Ambler, Richard Thornber,

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Liverpool ‘A’ for Bury ‘A’ at Penny Lane

January 20, 1939 kjehan

January 20, 1939 The Liverpool ‘A’ team to oppose Bury ‘A’ in a West Lancashire League fixture at Penny Lane to-morrow (2.45) will be: Cecil

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Burnley ‘A’ v Liverpool ‘A’ 1-2 (League match: January 17, 1939)

January 17, 1939 kjehan

 January 17, 1939 Match: Northern Mid-Week League, at Turf Moor. Burnley ‘A’ – Liverpool ‘A’ 1-2 (1-0). Referee: Mr. R. Duffin (Blackley, Manchester). Burnley (2-3-5):

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Lancaster v Liverpool ‘A’ 4-3 (League match: January 7, 1939)

January 7, 1939 kjehan

January 7, 1939 “A” match: West Lancashire League, at Lancaster County Mental Hospital Ground. Lancaster – Liverpool ‘A’ 4-3. Mentioned Lancaster players: Shuttlesworth, Howell, Stephenson.

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Stoke City Reserves v Liverpool Reserves 2-3 (League match: August 29, 1938)

August 29, 1938 kjehan

August 29, 1938 Match: Central League, at Victoria Ground, kick-off: 18:30. Stoke City Reserves – Liverpool Reserves 2-3 (2-1). Attendance: 3,100. Referee: Mr. A. Baker.

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Season preview 1938-39: Liverpool F.C. (Liverpool Echo)

August 27, 1938 kjehan

August 27, 1938 Liverpool F.C.: Team of all the thrills Pessimists may not see eye to eye with me, because, if anything I am given

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List of Liverpool A.F.C. players: Season 1937-38

December 18, 1937 kjehan

December 18, 1937 Name Birthplace Height Weight Goalkeepers A.J. Riley South Africa 6 ‘ 1 12 ‘ 0 A. Hobson Horden 5 ‘ 10 1/2

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List of Liverpool F.C. players 1937-38

October 2, 1937 kjehan

October 2, 1937 Arthur Riley Goalkeeper; South Africa; 6ft. 1in. and 12st. Alf Hobson Goalkeeper; Horden; 5ft. 10½in. and 12st. 3lb. Tom Flower Goalkeeper; Liverpool;

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Liverpool Reserves v Burnley Reserves 3-3 (League match: September 11, 1937)

September 11, 1937 kjehan

September 11, 1937 Match: Central League, at Anfield. Liverpool Reserves – Burnley Reserves 3-3 (0-1). Referee: Mr. A.C. Denham. Liverpool (2-3-5): Alf Hobson; Tommy Cooper,

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Sheffield Wednesday Reserves v Liverpool Reserves 3-3 (League match: March 27, 1937)

March 27, 1937 kjehan

March 27, 1937 Match: Central League, at Hillsborough. Sheffield Wednesday Reserves – Liverpool Reserves 3-3 (1-0). Attendance: 3,250. Referee: Mr. J.P. Capstick. Sheffield Wednesday (2-3-5):

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Burnley “A” v Liverpool “A” 0-5 (League match: March 9, 1937)

March 9, 1937 kjehan

March 9, 1937 Match: Northern Mid-Week League, at Turf Moor. Burnley – Liverpool 0-5 (0-3). Referee: Mr. T. Lancaster (Wigan). Burnley (2-3-5): Ken Ashbridge; W.

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Liverpool ‘A’ v Blackpool ‘A’ 1-4 (League match: February 24, 1937)

February 24, 1937 kjehan

February 24, 1937 Match: Northern Mid-Week League, at Anfield. Liverpool ‘A’ – Blackpool ‘A’ 1-4 (1-2). Liverpool ‘A’: Alf Hobson, Tilling, Keith Peters, Matt Fitzsimmons,

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Burnley “A” v Liverpool “A” 0-3 (League match: January 5, 1937)

January 5, 1937 kjehan

January 5, 1937 Match: Northern Mid Week League, at Turf Moor. Burnley “A” – Liverpool “A” 0-3 (0-2). Referee: Mr. J.A. Christy (Ashton-on-Ribble). Burnley (2-3-5):

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Blackpool Reserves v Liverpool Reserves 0-2 (League match: January 1, 1937)

January 1, 1937 kjehan

January 1, 1937 Match: Central League, at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool Reserves – Liverpool Reserves 0-2 (0-2). Attendance: 3,000. Referee: Mr. T. Burns (Burnley). Blackpool (2-3-5):

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List of Liverpool A.F.C. players, Season 1936-37

December 12, 1936 kjehan

December 12, 1936 Name Birthplace Height Weight Goalkeepers A.J. Riley South Africa 6 ‘ 1 1/2 12 ‘ 10 A. Hobson Horden 5 ‘ 10

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Robert Hetherington to make his professional debut

November 17, 1936 kjehan

November 17, 1936 Liverpool “A” play Blackpool “A” to-morrow, and one of the numerous features of the team sheet is the appearance of Hetherington, the

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Burnley Amateurs v Liverpool amateurs 3-1 (League match: March 3, 1936)

March 3, 1936 kjehan

March 3, 1936 Match: Northern Mid-Week League, at Turf Moor. Burnley “A” – Liverpool “A” 3-1 (1-1). Referee: Mr. J. Martin. Burnley (2-3-5): Ted Adams;

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