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 War, so some will argue that was not an official match. Nevertheless, he […]
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 were holding their coaching “school.” The youth asked if he could have a […]
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: (5ft. 9in.); Weight: (12st. 4lb.). Career: St. Helena, 1883. Arbroath, 1884. Blackburn Rovers: Signed: November 16, 1889. * 1889-90: 1-0 […]
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 late Tom Watson. He was a member of the Sunderland team that was […]
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 life, Mr. Doig, resided in Letham, where he carried on his trade as […]
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 think it was another Ted who was concerned – Doig, to wit – […]
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 matters of football but they must not live in the same street as […]
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 quarter, have been scouting round for a capable goalkeeper – for as you […]
Saturday, November 13 – 1915 Match: Lancashire Section, principal tournament, at Anfield. Liverpool – Southport Central 4-2 (1-2). Attendance: 14,000. Referee: Mr. W. Chadwick. Liverpool (2-3-5): Elisha Scott; Ephraim Longworth, Sam Speakman; Norman Bradley, Arthur Goddard, Donald Mackinlay; Ernest Pinkney, Wilfred Watson, Fred Pagnam, Arthur Metcalf, James Dawson. […]
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)
May 11, 1915 A cool corner of Anfield Cemetery had been chosen. The sun’s rays shaded his last restingplace. “Tom” was buried there. The day was beauteously fine, and the setting of the last act was all peaceful. The whole sportsworld seemed to be represented. The late manager […]
Sunday, 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 joined the Wearside club as manager. The moving spirit of the […]
Thursday, 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, Priory-road, Anfield. Deceased was a native of Newcastle, having been born […]
Tuesday, 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 particulars of my career are wanted who is there to supply […]
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 action of the Liverpool club in transferring their international goalkeeper – Sam Hardy […]
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 joined Liverpool as quite a youngster, and in a season ousted a Scots […]
Wednesday, 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 are indications that the Reds are gradually finding their form, and […]
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 hope of recovery. He commenced his football career in the Arbroath Dauntless, […]
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 Sloan, Alex Raisbeck, Jack Morris, George Latham, Ernest Peake, Sam Hignett, Harry Grantham, […]
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 to the club eleven players who once won the League Championship, and evidently […]
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 the third stage in the ever-popular Cup Competition was reached. For 1908-09 expectancy […]
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: Maurice Parry, Alex Raisbeck, James Bradley, Jim Harrop, George Latham, James Hughes, and […]
May 4, 1908 Liverpool have signed the following players for next season: – Sam Hardy, Donald Sloan, Alf West, Percy Saul, Tom Rogers, Ted Hughes, Tom Chorlton, Maurice Parry, Alex Raisbeck, James Bradley, Jim Harrop, George Latham, James Hughes, Sam Hignett, Arthur Goddard, Robert Robinson, Jack Parkinson, Joe […]
Monday, April 27 – 1908 Reserves, Lancashire Combination, at Boundary Park. Oldham Athletic Reserves – Liverpool Reserves 1-2 (0-1). Attendance: 4,000. Oldham Athletic Reserves (2-3-5): Moores. Liverpool Reserves (2-3-5): Ned Doig; James Hughes, Billy Dunlop; George Latham, Jim Harrop, Sam Hignett; Allan Ramsay, Robert Robinson, Fred Smith, Sam […]
Saturday, April 25 – 1908 Reserves, Lancashire Combination, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:30. Liverpool Reserves – St. Helens Recreation 3-3 (2-1). Referee: Mr. J.W. Johnson; linesmen: Messrs. A.S. Jones and J.H. Ashworth. Liverpool Reserves (2-3-5): Ned Doig, James Hughes, Billy Dunlop, Sam Hignett, Jim Harrop, Barker, John McKenna, Allan […]
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