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Star profile: Phil Neal
July 2, 1977 Just three years ago Liverpool’s capable full back Phil Neal was a virtual unknown with Northampton Town and thinking about giving up
Coventry City ask FA for Cup postponement
January 1, 1970 Flu-hit Coventry to-day made a plea to the FA to call off their third-round tie with Liverpool at Highfield Road on Saturday.
Frank Bradshaw @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Frank Bradshaw on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Frank Bradshaw: Born: May 31, 1884: Sheffield, United Kingdon. Passed away: May 19, 1962: Bristol, United Kingdom.
Ian St. John turned down Bolton Wanderers
August 29, 1959 Bolton’s troubled boss Bill Ridding arrived home at three yesterday morning after watching Northampton’s 6ft leader Derek Leck score twice against Torquay.
Dave Underwood transferred to Watford
July 19, 1956 Dave Underwood rejoined Watford yesterday from Liverpool, and Reg Elvy of Blackburn Rovers is expected to sign for Northampton Town during the
Football plans 1942-43
June 10, 1942 Maximum entertainment with the minimum of travel. That is the aim of the Football League for season 1942-43, which begins on August
Liverpool’s vital defeat
Tuesday, May 26 – 1942 Liverpool’s heavy defeat by Blackpool, and Northampton’s victory over Leicester yesterday, has carried the latter into the foremost challenging position
Liverpool’s directors are looking ahead
December 29, 1941 The Liverpool directors are going to make sure that there is no truth in the old cry that the Reds never do
Willie Fagan in Liverpool side v. City
September 17, 1941 Willie Fagan, Liverpool’s Scottish inside-forward, will make his first appearance of the season next Saturday, when he plays against Manchester City in
Going home
Saturday, December 2 – 1939 David Murray, former Everton footballer and one of the South Africans who went to Goodison Park, is back in the
Football League: Regional football sections
October 2, 1939 Eighty-two English Football League clubs are to take part in the Regional competition, and the Management Committee at Crewe today divided the
FA Cup Third round draw
December 10, 1934 FA Cup – Third round draw The draw for the third round of the FA Cup (to be played on Saturday, January
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All articles about Herbert Chapman on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Herbert Chapman: Born: January 19, 1878: Kiveton Park, Yorkshire, England. Passed away: January 6, 1934: Hendon, Middlesex,
The death of Herbert Chapman
January 6, 1934 Mr. Herbert Chapman, one of the most famous football personalities of the day, whose managership of the Arsenal Football Club brought the
Football League meeting (October 13, 1930)
October 13, 1930 Mr. John McKenna presided at a meeting of the Management Committee of the Football League, held at Euston Hotel, this morning. Benefits
Football League: Third Division colours’
February 12, 1923 The colours of clubs in the Third Division (Southern Section) are: – Aberdare: Claret and sky blue shirts, white knickers; Brentford: White
Archie Rawlings on the transfer list
Tuesday, June 20 – 1922 Archie Rawlings, the clever Preston North End outside right, has been placed on the transfer list at his own request.
The FA Cup draw – Third round
Monday, January 30 – 1922 The draw for the third round of the Football Association Cup was made in London yesterday, and officials, appointed as
Another cap for Ernest Peake?
December 18, 1913 To-day the following eleven was chosen to represent Wales against Ireland at Wrexham, on Jan. 19th: – Teddy Peers (Wolverhampton Wanderers), goal;
England v Wales 4-3 (International: March 17, 1913)
March 17, 1913 International, British Championship, at Ashton Gate (Bristol). England – Wales 4-3 (3-1). Attendance: 8,000. Referee: Mr. Alex Jackson (Scotland). England (2-3-5): Ernie
Southern League v Irish League 1-1 (Inter League: March 15, 1913)
March 15, 1913 International: Inter League, at New Cross (Millwall). Southern League – Irish League 1-1 (0-1). Attendance: 7,000 (10,000 from the start of the
Wales v Scotland 0-0 (International: March 3, 1913)
March 3, 1913 International, British Championship, at Racecourse (Wrexham). Wales – Scotland 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 4,500. Referee: Isaac Baker (England). Wales (2-3-5): William Bailiff (Llanelli),
Herbert Chapman the new manager of Leeds City
May 6, 1912 Mr. Herbert Chapman, the manager of the Northampton Town F.C., has accepted the post of secretary-manager of the Leeds City Club. Chapman
Season statistics: Watford F.C. 1910-11
Watford F.C. 1910-11 League: Southern League First Division. Home ground: Cassio Road. League table: No 14: 38 matches 13-9-16 49-65 35 points. Manager: Mr. Harry
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