Saturday, August 20 – 1983 When Liverpool and Manchester United have their showdown at Wembley this afternoon there is much more at stake than the
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The secret behind the success
Friday, December 28 – 1979 There is no secret formula behind Liverpool’s 16-year saga of success in domestic and European football. Just one word explains
Ian Callaghan: Still going strong
December 23, 1979 Long after the light has faded for many of his old friends who ave drifted away into the dark shadows of retirement,
– It is better to be a live sparrow than a stuffed eagle
August 12, 1977 It is something to smile about, this accusation that Liverpool are mad to pay £440,000 for Kenny Dalglish. Especially when you are
Star file: Terry McDermott
July 16, 1977 Midfield player Terry McDermott nursed an ambition to play for Liverpool since the age of nine after he had paid his first
Kid Irwin on stand-by
Tuesday, April 26 – 1977 Colin Irwin, a 20-year-old part-timer, is standing by to make his debut for Liverpool against Everton in the FA Cup
David Johnson transferred from Ipswich Town
Thursday, August 12 – 1976 England striker David Johnson last night signed for Liverpool for £200,000 and said: “It’s great to be home.” Merseyside-born Johnson
Tommy Lawrence to fight for his first-team place
July 28, 1970 One of Soccer’s tubbiest goalkeepers will have a new slim-line look when the season kicks-off in 18 day’s time. For Tommy Lawrence,
Stand by for Bill Shankly’s blue-print
July 28, 1970 The secret plans which Bill Shankly has been making during the long close season will be revealed this week when, first, he
Liverpool’s pre-season dates
July 21, 1970 Liverpool have now fixed all their pre-season games, for first team and reserves. They are (first team): Friday, July 31, League of
Reds German tour may be off
June 29, 1970 Liverpool’s pre-season German tour is facing cancellation. Difficulties have arisen in their plans to play F.C. Hertha and they are likely to
It’s a stay-at-home summer for Reds
April 18, 1970 There will be no close season tour for Liverpool this summer. They have decided against it because they feel it is unfair
Liverpool look for third friendly
Wednesday, June 5 – 1968 Liverpool are likely to play three pre-season friendly games as part of their build-up for the start of the League
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
Don Woan and Joe Cadden cooling down
August 6, 1951 Soccer training is hot work, even in yesterday’s weather, and Liverpool’s Don Woan and Joe Cadden take somewhat drastic measures to cool
Wrexham F.C. in pre-season training
Monday, July 31 – 1939 A group of Wrexham F.C. players, with Mr. John Peacock (the new trainer), in the centre. They reported for training
Everton training for football
Monday, July 31 – 1939 Everton players make a start. The football season will soon be upon us, the opening League matches being due on
Footballers’ “Call Up”
Friday, July 7 – 1939 Liverpool F.C. have decided to recall their playing staff for training purposes for the start of next season on July
A new tour of Scandinavia is planned
Thursday, November 24 – 1938 Liverpool F.C. have completed arrangements to tour Sweden and Denmark during the close season. The party leaves on May 23
The Art of waiting
Monday, August 3 – 1936 Liverpool F.C. players, all well, returned to duty on Saturday. The only absentee was Arthur Riley, who has not yet
Liverpool need a good leader
Tuesday, August 13 – 1929 Liverpool finished far above their neighbours, and that was a little surprising. They were not so spectacular, but they were
Goalkeeper crisis ahead of season?
August 28, 1916 Many curious places have I been forced to use when writing this column, but surely today’s notes constitute the most novel. The
Local talent for Liverpool Football Club
August 17, 1916 Liverpool had a trial game this week and mainly concerned themselves with players of local reputation. That football will be carried on
A Liverpool director in the Army
Tuesday, August 4 – 1914 When the call comes to the sportsman he is ready to respond. In the last war with the Boers athletes
Summer is over – bring on football
Wednesday, July 29 – 1914 The footballer’s holiday period is fast drawing to a close. The call to arms and the early preparation for a
