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Who to succeed Dalglish?
Saturday, February 23 – 1991 Caretaker manager Ronnie Moran is the even money favourite to succeed Kenny Dalglish, say bookies William Hill. He will be
James McDougall (Jimmy McDougall) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All the articles about Jimmy McDougall published on PlayUpLiverpool; About Jimmy McDougall: “He’s a quiet, unassuming type of player, though his tackles are invariable keen
John McMenemy @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about John McMenemy on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About John McMenemy: Born: February 9 – 1908, Glasgow, Scotland. Passed away: February 5 – 1983, Glasgow, Scotland.
Patrick Gray
All articles about Patrick Grady on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Patrick Grady: Born: 1875, in Scotland. Passed away: Nickname: Paddy. Position: Centre-half. Height: (5ft. 11in.); Weight: (12st.
James Cleland @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about James Cleland on PlayUpLiverpool.com ; About James Cleland: “A rare dribbler, dodger, and good shot with left foot. Gaining pluck as he
John Drummond (Johnny Drummond) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about John Drummond on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About John Drummond: “Johnny Drummond is a grand young player. He has a cool and finished style, passes
Reds get set for tour action
August 1, 1977 When Liverpool announce the composition of their party for the pre-season matches in Germany and Holland, the first clues will be visible
Alan Hansen signs for Liverpool
Thursday, May 5 – 1977 Alan Hansen, Partick Thistle and Scotland Under-23 defender signed for Liverpool for a fee of around £100,000, yesterday. The 6ft.
Kenneth Campbell @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Kenneth Campbell on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Kenneth Campbell: “A young custodian whom Liverpool people think is the finest goalkeeper playing. Born at Glasgow.
William Salisbury (Willie Salisbury) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about William Salisbury at PlayUpLiverpool. About William Salisbury: Born: February 23 – 1899, Glasgow (Lanarkshire), Scotland. Passed away: January 5 – 1965, Glasgow
Bobby Thomson transferred to Liverpool
Thursday, December 6 – 1962 Liverpool’s long search for a full back ended yesterday with the signing of Bobby Thomson for £5,000 from Partick Thistle.
Peter Kyle @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Peter Kyle on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Peter Kyle: “There is about him something that is strongly reminiscent of the old Scotch school. He
Everton or Liverpool for Tommy Ledgerwood?
Thursday, May 27 – 1954 Tommy Ledgerwood, former Coldstream goalkeeper now with Partick Thistle, has probably played his last season in Scottish football. Ledgerwood, who
Frank Christie nets the winner
Saturday, October 24 – 1953 When Frank Christie was transferred from Liverpool to East Fife in January 1951 for £8,000 he little realised that one
Alexander McDonald (Alex McDonald or Alex Macdonald) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Alex McDonald on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Alex McDonald: Born: April 12, 1878: Greenock (Renfrewshire), Scotland. Passed away: October 22, 1949: Greenock (Renfrewshire), Scotland.
Alex Raisbeck left behind £276 18s
September 1, 1949 Mr. Alexander Galloway Raisbeck, of 19, Bingley Road, Anfield, Liverpool, an official “scout” for Liverpool F.C., formerly secretary-manager for Halifax Town, Chester
Alexander Galloway Raisbeck (Alex Raisbeck) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Alex Raisbeck on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Alex Raisbeck: “The picture of an athlete, a player’s remarkable abilities and a man of high instincts,
Tommy McNeil is dead
Wednesday, June 26 – 1946 The death has taken place of a well-known Association footballer, Tommy McNeil. He appeared for Gloucester City, and his playing
Billy Liddell selected for Scotland
January 24, 1946 An entirely new forward line from that which played for Scotland against Belgium yesterday was selected after the game for the international
Shankly injured in practice
Monday, October 22 – 1945 Injured in a five-a-side game with his unit, Bill Shankly, of Partick Thistle, was not out at Firhill against Third
Dundee v British Army 0-7 (Friendly: August 5, 1944)
August 5, 1944 Match: Army friendly, at Dens Park, kick-off: 15:00. Dundee – British Army 0-7 (0-4). Referee: Mr. P. Craigmyle (Aberdeen). Dundee (2-3-5): Reuben
Hot tickets for Goodison International
December 1, 1943 Second-Lieutenant William Strauss, the South African and Aberdeen winger, takes the outside right position of Alex Macspadyen (Partick Thistle) in the Scotland
Scotland v England 1-2 (International: April 15, 1939)
April 15, 1939 International: British Championship 1938-39, Hampden Park (Glasgow). Scotland – England 1-2 (1-0). Attendance: 149,269. Referee: Mr. William Hamilton (Northern Ireland FA). Scotland
Alex Raisbeck – Bath City’s new manager
July 9, 1938 Alex Raisbeck returns to the West Country after an absence of nine years. Since leaving Bristol City, he has made quite a
