All articles about Rab Howell on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Rab Howell. Born: October 12, 1867: Sheffield (Yorkshire), in England. Passed away: July 21, 1937: Preston (Lancashire), in England. Position: Half back. Height: 165 cm. (5ft. 5in.); Weight: 60 kilos (9st. 7lb.). * Source for height and weight: Athletic News: […]
Wednesday, July 21 – 1937 The death occurred in Preston to-day at the age of 69 of Robert “Rab” Howell, one of the famous “midget” half back line of Sheffield United 40 years ago. Rab Howell, Tom Morren and Ernest Needham were a notable middle line, the tallest […]
October 30, 1919 A wedding, which aroused considerable local interest, was solemnized at the St. John’s Church, Chapeltown, the contracting parties being Miss Beatrice Olive Sanderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Sanderson, of Mafeking Place, Chapeltown, and Mr. Rabbi Howell, son of Mr. Rab Howell, of Preston, […]
May 8, 1915 A tiff Alick Raisbeck had with John “Sailor” Hunter. The most graceful footballer I’ve ever seen. About the never-to-be-forgotten ‘National at Ibrox. If there is one thing more than another which I regret not having done while connected with football as a player it is […]
May 1, 1915 Memorable match which won Liverpool the championship. Alick Raisbeck relates some special training yarns. What the maximum wage have done to football. the fact that Sheffield United have won the English Cup brings back to me the words of Tom Watson, the Liverpool “boss,” whom […]
Saturday, September 10 – 1904 Liverpool have been approached by Preston North End to play a benefit match at Deepdale for Rab. Howell. Formerly with Sheffield United, Howell rendered good service for the Anfielders at half-back and likewise proved a rare servant for North End until last season, […]
October 29, 1903 The rumour that Rab Howell would be at Deepdale next Saturday as a spectator is unfounded. From what one can hear his football days are over. Fortunately, the little fellow is reconciled to the fact. (Source: Manchester Courier, 29-10-1903)
August 23, 1901 Having won the League Championship, it is now the great ambition of Liverpool to hold the English Cup, and in the coming season a strenuous effort will be made not only to attain distinction in the League table, but to snatch the greatest trophy of […]
Monday, June 10 – 1901 Rabi Howell has left Liverpool, and will try his luck next season with Preston North End. He ought to be still able to do service for the North End, for he was not hard worked last season. (Sheffield Daily Telegraph, 10-06-1901)
May 6, 1901 In fulfilling their League programme Liverpool have had the assistance of only eighteen and Sunderland of sixteen players – facts which will be interesting to clubs who have long lists of men and a corresponding salary sheet. Perkins, Goldie, and Robertson (outside right) have participated […]
April 20, 1901 Reserves, Lancashire Combination, at Anfield. Liverpool Reserves – Bury Reserves 5-0 (2-0). Liverpool Reserves (2-3-5): Alex Forrester; Tom J. Robertson, Taylor; Charlie Wilson, John T. Hunter, Rab Howell; Tom Soulsby, John Davies, Andy McGuigan, Charles Satterthwaite, William Otty. Bury Reserves (2-3-5): The goals: 1-0 McGuigan, […]
April 13, 1901 Reserves, Lancashire Combination, at Hyde Road. Manchester City Reserves – Liverpool Reserves 1-4 (0-2). Manchester City Reserves (2-3-5): Liverpool Reserves (2-3-5): Alex Forrester; Tom J. Robertson, Taylor; Charlie Wilson, John T. Hunter, Rab Howell; Tom Soulsby, John Davies, Andy McGuigan, Charles Satterthwaite, William Otty. The […]
April 6, 1901 Everton Reserves v Liverpool Reserves. A huge holiday crowd, numbering 15,000 person, was present at Goodison Park to witness the above rivals decide their return fixture in the combination. Both sides were strongly represented, and a remarkably fast and interesting game ensued. Liverpool commenced operations, […]
April 5, 1901 Reserves, Lancashire Combination, at Goodison Park. Everton Reserves – Liverpool Reserves 1-2 (0-0). Attendance: 15,000. Everton Reserves (2-3-5): George Kitchen; Fred Halliday, John Watson; Dickie Boyle, Green, Bob Taylor; William Roche, Billy Dawson, Worthington, Robert Gray, George O’Brien. Liverpool Reserves (2-3-5): Harry Storer; Tom J. […]
March 30, 1901 Reserves, Lancashire Combination, at St Helens St Helens Recreation – Liverpool Reserves 2-4 (0-2). St Helens Recs (2-3-5): Liverpool Reserves (2-3-5): Harry Storer; Tom J. Robertson, Gray John Morris; Rab Howell, John Davies; Tom Soulsby, Jones, Arthur McArdle, Charles Satterthwaite, William Otty +1. The Liverpool […]
Saturday, March 2 – 1901 Reserves, Lancashire Combination, at Anfield. Liverpool Reserves – Preston North End Reserves 5-5 (4-2). Liverpool Reserves (2-3-5): Walter Scott, Ledger, Gray John Morris, Rab Howell, Thomas John Hunter, Rogers, Tom Soulsby, John “Sailor” Hunter, Arthur McArdle, John Davies, William Otty. Preston North End […]
Monday, January 28 – 1901 At a special meeting of the executive of the Lancashire Football Association at Blackburn last night the Liverpool club reported that they had suspended five of their players, Rab Howell, for one month, and Charles Satterthwaite, John “Sailor” Hunter, John T. Hunter, and […]
January 26, 1901 Although the match between Padiham and Liverpool last Saturday was played to a finish at Padiham, five Liverpool players left the field without the consent of the referee, and they have all been suspended by their Club as follows: – Rab Howell, one month; John […]
January 19, 1901 Reserves, Lancashire Combination, at Padiham. Padiham – Liverpool Reserves 1-2 (0-1). Attendance: 300. Padiham (2-3-5): Turner, Smalley, Gardner, Hargreaves, Abbott, Perrin, Finnigan. Liverpool Reserves (2-3-5): Harry Storer, John Glover, Gray John Morris, Rab Howell, John T. Hunter, Maurice Parry, Tom Soulsby, John “Sailor” Hunter, Arthur […]
January 12, 1901 Reserves, Lancashire Combination, at Anfield. Liverpool Reserves – Blackburn Park Road 6-0 (2-0). Attendance: “Small”. Liverpool Reserves (2-3-5): Harry Storer; John Glover, Gray John Morris; Rab Howell, John T. Hunter, Maurice Parry; Tom Soulsby, John “Sailor” Hunter, Arthur McArdle, John Davies, Charles Satterthwaite. Blackburn Park […]
January 1, 1901 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:30. Liverpool – Stoke 3-1 (1-1). Attendance: 14,000. Referee: Mr. J. Adams; linesmen: Messrs.: Jack Howcroft and A. Chadwick. Liverpool (2-3-5): Bill Perkins, Tom J. Robertson, Billy Dunlop, Rab Howell, Alex Raisbeck, William Goldie, John Cox, Charles […]
December 31, 1900 The Liverpool team after their visit to West Bromwich on Boxing Day, took up their quarters at Southport, from which place they made the journey to Blackburn to oppose the Rovers. Charlie Wilson and John “Sailor” Hunter stood down in place of Howell and Satterthwaite, […]
December 29, 1900 Match: Football League, First Division, at Ewood Park, kick off: 15:30. Blackburn Rovers – Liverpool 3-1 (3-1). Attendance: 6,000. Referee: Mr. C.C. Fallowfield. Blackburn Rovers (2-3-5): Walter Whittaker, Bob Haworth, Allen Hardy, James Moir, Sam McClure, Albert “Kelly” Houlker (C), Arnie Whittaker, Peter Somers, Jack […]
December 25, 1900 Reserves, Lancashire Combination, Tower Grounds. New Brighton Tower Reserves – Liverpool Reserves 0-1 (0-0). Attendance: 2,000. New Brighton Tower Reserves (2-3-5): Albert Bradshaw; Harry Turner, Ellis; John Holmes, R Ellison, Gibbs; Leech, Tom Bradshaw, Tommy Green, T. Ford, George Barnes. Liverpool Reserves (2-3-5): Harry Storer; […]
December 22, 1900 Reserves, Lancashire Combination, at Anfield. Liverpool Reserves – Stockport County Reserves 5-0 (3-0). Liverpool Reserves (2-3-5): Harry Storer; John Glover, Gray John Morris; Rab Howell, John T. Hunter, Maurice Parry; Tom Soulsby, Charles Satterthwaite, Alf Ferrier, John Davies, William Otty. Stockport County Reserves (2-3-5): The […]
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