February 14, 1996 Bob Paisley, English football’s reluctant genius, died yesterday bequeathing our national game a record that will never be surpassed. The man whose
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All articles about James Jackson on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About James Jackson: Born: December 4, 1899: in Newcastle, England. Passed away: January 1, 1977: Poole (Dorset), England.
Dick White’s plucky display
November 30, 1955 Dick White, formerly of Scunthorpe, has recovered from the injury received at Newcastle last week. Although he had to go off and
Questions around Albert Stubbins
Thursday, August 14 – 1952 How long Albert Stubbins remains with Liverpool this winter remains to be seen, but it will require a much higher
Liverpool F.C. players report for training
July 21, 1952 With only a month to go before the start of another football season, preparations behind the scenes of the Football League clubs
Liverpool F.C. staff list for 1951-52
August 18, 1951 Liverpool F.C. staff list for 1951-52: Charles Ashcroft Position: Goalkeeper; Birthplace: Chorley; Signed as professional: December 29, 1943; Previous club: Eccleston Juniors.
The death of Canon W.H. Ainger
January 6, 1948 The death took place on Tuesday of Canon Walter Henry Ainger in his 84th year. Until 1939, when he resigned owing to
Albert Stubbins transferred to Liverpool
September 12, 1946 Albert Stubbins, Newcastle United’s England centre forward, was transferred to Liverpool to-night for a fee of £13,000, only £1,000 less than Arsenal
All set for Dens Park
August 4, 1944 Stage is now set for the opening game at Dens Park tomorrow afternoon between Dundee and the British Army XI. Dundee have
Billy Liddell with a cracked ankle
October 8, 1943 Billy Liddell, Liverpool outside-left, cannot play for Scotland against England at Manchester on October 16 as he is in hospital suffering from
Liverpool through to Cup final
May 1, 1943 Liverpool had the assistance of several new guest players for their Lancashire Cup semi-final with Bolton Wanderers at Anfield today. They were
Liddell withdraws from Scotland XI
Wednesday, December 2 – 1942 Billy Liddell, the Liverpool winger, has withdrawn from the Scotland XI to meet the Royal Air Force at Newcastle on
New players in before local derby?
Wednesday, February 5 – 1941 It is rather a pity that the meeting of Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on Saturday should clash with the
The death of Robert Johnstone
Saturday, February 3 – 1940 Mr. Robert Johnstone, who died at Stirling on Saturday, was a well-known local footballer in the late ‘eighties and early
Liverpool “A” player fractures leg
Monday, January 9 – 1939 Liverpool “A”, who visited Lancaster County Mental Hospital on Saturday, were unfortunate in the first 20 minutes of the game
List of Liverpool F.C. players 1937-38
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;
Norman Low transferred to Newport County
November 13, 1936 Newport County yesterday secured the transfer from Liverpool of Norman Low, a reserve centre-half-back. The fee is understood to be one of
Sport in Relation to Every-day Life (David Pratt, ex-Liverpool F.C.)
Tuesday, June 11 – 1930 Sport as a passion Football manager on an “enemy of soul” Value & danger of spectacular games “Sport as a
Liverpool F.C. captain James Jackson meets his Aussie cousin Archie
May 13, 1930 James Jackson, Liverpool Football Club’s captain and full back, and Archie Jackson, the Australian cricketer, who are cousins, have just met for
Season preview 1928-29: Liverpool F.C. (Athletic News)
August 20, 1928 There have been some rather sweeping changes at Anfield, where the weeding-out process has never before been on such an extensive scale.
Character studies of the Liverpool Players
February 14, 1928 Character studies of the Liverpool Players. Elisha Scott. – Goal. This famous Irishman has no peer between the sticks to-day, despite the
The Liverpool F.C. playing list 1927-28
August 9, 1927 Elisha Scott Goalkeeper; Belfast; 5ft. 9½in. and 10st. 10lb. Arthur Riley Goalkeeper; South Africa; 6ft. 1½in. and 13st. 9lb. Ted Adams Goalkeeper;
Season preview 1927/28 – Wrexham F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 1 – 1927 Wrexham, who made nearly £500 last season, make no secret of their promotion ambitions. They believe the district can well
Season preview 1927-28: Durham City F.C. (Athletic News)
August 1, 1927 Severe depression in the coalfields, which last season seriously affected the club’s receipts unfortunately shows ho sign of improvement. Still, Durham are
Season preview 1927/28 – Motherwell F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 1 – 1927 Last season Motherwell made a very strong bid for League honours. They failed to stay the pace, but were worthy
