January 20, 1940 Match: War time international at Selhurst Park. England – The Army 4-3 (3-3). Attendance: 10,057; gate receipts: £558. Referee: Mr. A.J. Jewell.
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British Army team to meet France
Wednesday January 3 – 1940 The British Army football team to meet the French Army in Paris on February 11 includes 10 Internationals and an
The long trail to the top, by Ted Harston (famous forward of Liverpool)
December 14, 1937 No matter from what angle this game of football is looked at, whether in regard to clubs or individuals, the impression is
Robert Done transferred to Chester
June 12, 1937 Mr. Alex Raisbeck to-day effected one of the best signings made by Chester for a long time when he obtained the signature
Vic Wright transferred to Plymouth Argyle
June 11, 1937 It is expected that Vic Wright, the Liverpool forward, will sign for Plymouth Argyle today. The player has promised to do so.
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All articles about Johnny Holt on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Johnny Holt: “Short of stature, he appears to lose nothing in the way of ability from his
England Amateurs vs Wales Amateurs
Saturday, January 16 – 1937 The England team to meet Wales in the amateur international match at Portsmouth next Saturday was selected after the trial
Robert Done transferred to Reading
May 15, 1935 Robert Done, the Liverpool back, was yesterday transferred to Reading. He joined Liverpool in 1926 from Runcorn. Standing 5 feet 10½ inches
FA Cup Third round draw
December 10, 1934 FA Cup – Third round draw The draw for the third round of the FA Cup (to be played on Saturday, January
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All articles about Hugh Lester on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Hugh Lester. ”He (Lester) is exceedingly quick in retrieving an error. He has plenty of speed, kicks
Football League meeting (June 27, 1931)
June 27, 1931 The management Committee of the Football League had a busy day at Southampton on Saturday dealing with matters affecting players. It was
Cyril Gilhespy the entertainer
Saturday, January 10 – 1931 Cyril Gilhespy, who scored a goal for Reading at Deepdale, perhaps felt inspired through meeting his old Ewood colleague at
Cyril Gilhespy transferred from Bristol City to Reading
Thursday, June 19 – 1930 Cyril Gilhespy, the former Bristol City outside right, was yesterday transferred from Blackburn Rovers to Reading. The Ashton Gate club
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All articles about John Blackwood on PlayUpLiverpool.com ; About John Blackwood: Born: 1877: Maine, USA. Passed away: Career: Petershill. Celtic: Signed: 1899. * Partick Thistle.
Meeting of the Football League (June 29, 1929)
June 29, 1929 Transfer fees and benefits. Wednesday to Sheffield Wednesday. Mr. John McKenna, the President, presiding over a meeting of the Management Committee of
Season preview 1927/28 – Accrington Stanley F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 1 – 1927 Accrington Stanley do not desire to risk re-election for a second time, and have made practically a complete clearance of
Season preview 1927/28: Bradford City F.C. (The Athletic News)
August 1, 1927 It is evident Bradford City mean to make a bold effort to secure an early return to the Second Division. There has
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All articles about Bertie Lyon on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Bertie Lyon: Born: May 18, 1875: Mosborough, England. Passed away: 1927. Position: Inside left. Height: Weight: Career:
Liverpool to play the winner of Port Vale v. Arsenal match
Monday, January 31 – 1927 The draw for the fifth round of the FA Cup competition, to be played on February 19th, was made this
England v Ireland 3-3 (International: October 20, 1926)
October 20, 1926 International: British Championship, at Anfield. England – Ireland 3-3. Attendance: 18,000. Referee: Mr. Evan Sambrooke (Wales FA). England (2-3-5): Albert Mclnroy (Sunderland),
Elisha Scott and David McMullan on Ireland duty
February 2, 1926 The following eleven play for Ireland against Wales at Belfast on Saturday, February 13: Scott (Liverpool); David Rollo (Blackburn Rovers), McConnell (Reading);
Willie Chalmers transferred to Tranmere Rovers
June 11, 1925 On Thursday Willie Chalmers, the ex-Aberdeen Tramways outside left was signed by Tranmere Rovers, a club in the Northern Section of the
Football transfers
June 1, 1925 Swansea Town: Harry Morris, inside forward (from Millwall); Brentford: Alan Noble, outside right (Leeds United); Wolverhampton Wanderers: Joe Keetley, inside left (Liverpool):
Reds in charity match at St Helens
May 9, 1925 The Burnley half-back, Alf Basnett, assisted a team of past St. Helen’s players against present players in a charity match in his
Stanley Rowlands with lower league success
August 29, 1924 South Molton Association Football Club’s first choice for the position of player-manager of the team on Thursday fell on Stanley Rowlands, a
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