June 24, 1967 The Sky Blues will not be meeting complete strangers when they come up against Liverpool, for the Merseysiders, of course, provided the
Tag: Preston North End
Dave Wilson transferred to Liverpool
February 20, 1967 Dave Wilson, the Preston winger, who signed for Liverpool yesterday, will not be able to play for them in the FA Cup
Peter Thompson transferred to Liverpool
August 14, 1964 Peter Thompson, the Preston and England Under-23 forward, did not know he would be a Liverpool F.C. player to-day until he read
Israel U23 v England U23 0-4 (International: May 17, 1964)
May 17, 1964 Match: International friendly, in Tel Aviv. Israel U23 – England U23 0-4 (0-3). Attendance: 20,000 Referee: Alexander Minsariatis (Greece). Israel U23 (2-3-5):
Glory before cash for Thompson
Friday, September 20 – 1963 Peter Thompson, young Liverpool star who said he preferred glory to cash, has now lost £750 by a Football League
Gordon Milne transferred to Liverpool
Tuesday, August 30 – 1960 Preston transferred 23-year-old Gordon Milne, son of the club trainer, to Liverpool after last night’s match with Arsenal. Fee: £10,500.
Meet Bill Shankly, Liverpool F.C.’s new manager
December 5, 1959 Sergeant-Major with the human touch What is the background to the 46-year old fast-talking Scot – Bill Shankly – who will take
Bill Shankly gets the Liverpool job
December 1, 1959 Bill Shankly, 46-year-old manager of Huddersfield Town, was appointed as Liverpool’s new manager last night. He will start his new job within
Two spells of success at stake in Anfield duel
December 6, 1957 Although the second round of the FA Cup holds the interest in many areas to-morrow, as far as Anfield followers are concerned
John Watson Bell (Jack Bell) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Jack Bell on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Jack Bell: “A forward of exceptional excellence, he, for a time, worked on the left wing, but
Robert Holmes (Bob Holmes) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Bob Holmes on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Bob Holmes: Born: June 23, 1867: Preston (Lancashire), England. Passed away: November 16, 1955: Preston (Lancashire), England.
The death of Bob Holmes
November 16, 1955 Last of “Invincibles,” Bob Holmes dies A great footballer of the old days, Mr. Bob Holmes, died at his native Preston to-day,
Dick White transferred to Liverpool
November 10, 1955 Another Third Division club, desperate for cash, had to sell a star last night…this time little Scunthorpe United pocketed £8,000 for centre-half
Dave Hickson transferred to Aston Villa
September 2, 1955 Aston Villa pay £23,000 for Dave Hickson After a day of suspense, Dave Hickson, Everton’s bustling 25 year-old centre forward, was eventually
Liverpool at Nottingham
August 19, 1955 Liverpool set the ball rolling at Nottingham Forest, where they will find the Trentsiders a stern combination on their own ground. As
The death of Albert Shears
May 31, 1954 Mr. Albert Shears, aged 54, of 22 Dawney Road, Ribbleton, Preston, who played for Preston North End in the early 1930’s collapsed
Albert Edward Shears @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Albert Shears on PlayUpLiverpool. About Albert Shears: Born: May 12, 1900: in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in England. Passed away: May 31, 1954: Leyland, in
Liverpool’s 29 newcomers in four years
March 20, 1954 The remark made in Liverpool Echo last week that Tom McNulty, the former Manchester United full-back, was Liverpool’s tenth first-team debutante this
Weymouth’s most unpopular cinemagoers
Wednesday, December 09 – 1953 Willie Fagan, twice a Wembley Cup finalist, with Preston and Liverpool, left a floodlight trial game on the Weymouth ground
Never too old to be a star
Monday, November 24 – 1952 Star of non-League Weymouth’s gallant 1-1 draw with Colchester was Willie Fagan, 36, their player-manager who is still on Liverpool’s
Manager’s post for Willie Fagan
Wednesday, July 16 – 1952 Weymouth, the Southern League club, have appointed Willie Fagan, the former Liverpool and Scottish war time international, as player-manager. Fagan
Willie Fagan for Weymouth
Monday, July 14 – 1952 Willie Fagan, whom Liverpool placed on the open-to-transfer list at the end of last season, is to become player-manager of
Willie Fagan’s new job
Friday, January 4 – 1952 Willie Fagan, the Liverpool and former Celtic and Preston inside forward, was yesterday transferred to Distillery, the Irish League club,
Liverpool v Preston North End 2-2 (League match: December 8, 1951)
December 8, 1951 Key note: “Liverpool, with Hughes injured and playing at centre forward for half he game, did well indeed to get a point
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.
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