Thursday, September 18 – 1902 Last week, in coming to the Sunderland v. Liverpool match on Friday night, the match referee, Mr. T. Kirkham had
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Anxiety over fuel an power position
December 28, 1946 Industrial demands for electricity are lighter than usual this week-end and domestic cuts are unlikely a Central Electricity Board spokesman said today.
Liverpool invaded for the FA Cup semi-final at Anfield
Saturday, March 23 – 1929 Liverpool was to-day invaded by 20,000 football “fans” to witness the great battle in the Semi-final of the Cup between
The scouse invasion of London
February 19, 1927 The prospects for London Cup-ties were suddenly changed just before midday by the climatic conditions. A fog gradually developed, and at 11.30
Liverpool’s munitions traffic record
December 31, 1918 It is stated that Liverpool holds the Ministry of Munitions traffic “record” for the United Kingdom, the staff of the Forwarding Office
To Newcastle to play Leeds City
Friday, December 29 – 1916 Liverpool to-morrow have a very fair chance of winning at Oldham, as Athletic have a moderate side, and have recently
Everton v Liverpool 1-0 (Friendly: December 25, 1916)
December 25, 1916 Match: Friendly, at Goodison Park. Everton – Liverpool 1-0 (0-0). Attendance: 17,000. Referee: Mr. Forshaw (Birkenhead). Everton (2-3-5): Frank Mitchell; Bob Thompson,
The League in three regions
July 7, 1915 The Management Committee of the Football League has issued the following circular letter to the clubs of the League: – “We are
A tale of owd Tom Watson
May 9, 1915 In the West of Scotland there were few better known personalities in the world of football than the late Tom Watson, manager
Echo’s Bee on the match winner Bert Freeman
Monday, April 27 – 1914 All is over. Liverpool lost to Burnley at Crystal Palace by a goal scored by Freeman. So ends the greatest
Travelling Kop heading for London
Saturday, April 25 – 1914 If enthusiasm will win the Cup, Liverpool have a jolly good chance. Something like 20,000 excited, shouting people left the
Railway arrangements
Tuesday, April 21 – 1914 Locally enthusiasts are preparing to make a day of it in London town. I hear that the bookings at the
– Don’t argue with a cockney; you won’t understand him
Thursday, April 16 – 1914 An ex-Liver, now in London, sends the following “Don’ts” for the special attention of my readers: – Don’t forget to
Sunderland v Liverpool 1-2 (League match: January 3, 1914)
January 3, 1914 Match: Football League, First Division, at Roker Park, kick-off: 14:00. Sunderland – Liverpool 1-2 (0-1). Attendance: 15,000. Referee: Mr. J.H. Palmer; linesmen:
Lime-street – what of it?
Thursday, September 22 – 1910 There’s nothing like a railway station for making a street famous. Quite a little multitude of proofs, from all over
Swindon F.C. Chairman John Brewer dies
Monday, September 19 – 1910 Alderman John Brewer, chairman of the Swindon Football Club, died yesterday, aged 63. He had been connected with the Great
The Stoke match postponed
December 29, 1906 It was found impossible to clear the snow off the Stoke ground Saturday morning, at the match against Liverpool was postponed. Liverpool
The FA refuse John Cox transfer
May 16, 1904 The English Association has refused to register John Cox, Liverpool’s International left winger, who signed for Fulham last week, pending inquiries as
Accident at Central Station
Saturday, June 21 – 1902 About four o’clock on Saturday afternoon a train of empty carriages was being shunted through a tunnel into the Central
Preparations for the great international
April 2, 1902 All eyes will be turned towards Ibrox Park, Glasgow, on Saturday first, when Scotland and England meet in their thirtieth International game.
May I see your ticket, sir?
March 31, 1900 There are other indications than the calendar that the season is now nearly ended. Ask the season ticket holders at Goodison Park
Football travel on the railway
March 31, 1900 At a meeting of the International Board of the English and Scottish League, held in London on Saturday, the question of the
The day before the big day for Liverpool
Friday, April 28 – 1899 The Liverpool football team are to-day reported in splendid condition for the match to-morrow, and confident of success. They have
Liverpool and Aston Villa fight for Willie Maxwell
December 1, 1897 A Birmingham correspondent was informed by a competent authority yesterday that Liverpool had reported Aston Villa to the Football Association and the
Liverpool heading north of the border
Saturday, April 24 – 1897 The Liverpool team opened their Scotch tour at Edinburgh on Saturday, opposing the Hearts in their return engagement. They travelled
