It hurts me a little to report this but Ned Doig is no longer the oldest debutant for Liverpool Football Club. Well, I found an old-timer that made his Liverpool debut during the First World […]
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Liverpool’s test star asked for a trial
August 25, 1941 A few weeks ago a 17 year-old Bootle lad received a postcard inviting him to have a trial with Everton Football Club. By some chance he found himself at Anfield where Liverpool […]
John Edward Doig (Ned Doig) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Ned Doig on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Ned Doig: Born: October 29, 1866: Letham, in Scotland. Passed away: November 7, 1919: Liverpool, in England. Position: Goalkeeper. Height: 178 cm. (5ft. 10in.); Weight: 78 kilos […]
Ned Doig passes away in Liverpool
Friday, November 7 – 1919 “Ned” Doig, Scotland’s international goalkeeper, died at Liverpool on Friday night. A native of Letham, Forfarshire, Doig’s first senior team was Arbroath. Later he was signed for Sunderland by the […]
The death of Ned Doig’s father
Friday, February 28 – 1919 Mr. Alexander Doig, shoemaker, father of J.E. Doig, the famous international goalkeeper, has died in the infirmary at the advanced age of 85 years. For the greater part of his […]
Can a goalkeeper score from a goal-kick?
Friday, October 13 – 1916 The performance of kicking a goal-kick the length of the field, credited to Ted Taylor last Saturday, brings to mind the fact that a goalkeeper once scored a goal. I […]
Another friendly local derby settled
February 28, 1916 Thank goodness, the men of the Liverton clubs did not besmirch their characters in the critical eye of the football world. Bradford and Sheffield ofttimes chide Lancashire upon its hold in managerial […]
Ted Taylor signs for Liverpool
February 21, 1916 Good news, my sirs! Liverpool F.C., who have lost Elisha Scott (loaned to the Irish club, Linfield), and are losing Gunner Kenneth Campbell, whose regiment is being called up to a Scottish […]
Liverpool rose to the occasion
November 15, 1915 The question was whether Liverpool could rise to the occasion and beat so good a side as Southport. They managed it after giving the 14,000 spectators a number of shocks. That the […]
Ned Doig the Insurance Salesman
June 13, 1915 Ned Doig, the old Arbroath and Scottish Internationalist goalkeeper, is now a prosperous insurance agent in Liverpool. (The Post, Sunday Special: June 13, 1915)
Alex Raisbeck’s Unique Life Story: Part 10
May 22, 1915 My most memorable season at Liverpool. Alick Raisbeck recalls touching incident. About the late Tom Watson. International which was played in showers of sleet and snow. During all my years at Liverpool […]
Alex Raisbeck’s Unique Life Story: Part 9
May 15, 1915 Alick Raisbeck pays rare tribute to late Tom Watson. Why the Liverpool secretary was so successful. Unusual spectacle at International with England. In my last contribution I left off in a gloomy […]
The funeral of Tom Watson
May 11, 1915 A cool corner of Anfield Cemetery had been chosen. The sun’s rays shaded his last resting-place. “Tom” was buried there. The day was beauteously fine, and the setting of the last act […]
A tale of owd Tom Watson
May 9, 1915 In the West of Scotland there were few better known personalities in the world of football than the late Tom Watson, manager of Liverpool F.C. On the formation of Sunderland F.C. he […]
Alex Raisbeck’s Unique Life Story: Part 8
May 8, 1915 A tiff Alick Raisbeck had with John “Sailor” Hunter. The most graceful footballer I’ve ever seen. About the never-to-be-forgotten ‘National at Ibrox. If there is one thing more than another which I […]
Tom Watsons death: from a Newcastle point of view
May 6, 1915 We regret to announce the death of Mr. Tom Watson, the secretary of the Liverpool Football Club, which took place yesterday afternoon, after a few days’ illness, from pneumonia, at his residence, […]
Careers of famous footballers: Sam Hardy
April 29, 1913 It isn’t very often that I do anything in the writing line; in fact, to tell the truth, I am scarcely cut out for journalism. Football is my profession, but when the […]
Kenneth Campbell – Liverpool’s awakening
Monday, September 9 – 1912 Considering that Liverpool and Manchester City were in such dire danger of relegation last season, their auspicious commencement should prove a powerful tonic to both teams. To an outsider, the […]
Season preview 1912-13: Liverpool F.C. (Lloyds Weekly News)
August 25, 1912 Liverpool without Sam Hardy next season will appear strange, but those connected with the club believe that in young Kenneth Campbell they have found a worthy successor to the English International. Hardy […]
Manchester United next visitor to Anfield
November 23, 1910 It is admitted on all sides that the quality of the football served up at Anfield this season has not been the brand expected from a team such as Liverpool; but there […]
The death of David Storrier
January 27, 1910 The death occurred at Panmure Street, Arbroath, of Mr. David Storrier, the well-known footballer. Deceased had been in indifferent health for a considerable period, and latterly his condition gave rise to no […]
Liverpool Reserves v St. Helens Recreation 3-3 (League match: November 21, 1908)
November 21, 1908 Reserves, Lancashire Combination, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:45. Liverpool Reserves – St. Helens Recreation 3-3 (2-0). Attendance: “Fair.” Referee: Mr. R.H. Greenall; linesmen: Messrs: F. Hargreaves and J.W. Roberts. Liverpool Reserves (2-3-5): Donald […]
Season preview 1908-09: Liverpool F.C. (Athletic News)
August 31, 1908 There are few changes of note at Anfield, though whether this is a favourable omen or otherwise will be determined in the course of a month or so. There are still attached […]
Season preview 1908-09: Liverpool F.C. (Cricket and Football Field)
August 8, 1908 Liverpool’s changes Contrary to rule, Liverpool wound up the last League season that ever was in an average position – eight instead of being found located at one of two extremes, whilst […]
Liverpudliana: By Richard Samuel (May 9, 1908)
May 9, 1908 Liverpool have also nearly completed their players’ autograph-book for 1908-9. The list is as follows. Goal: Sam Hardy and Donald Sloan. Backs: Alf West, Percy Saul, Thomas Rogers, and Ted Hughes. Half-backs: […]
