March 2, 1957 Key note: “Goalkeeping was the reason for Fulham’s latest defeat (three in a row) on Saturday against Liverpool at Craven Cottage. The
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The thinnest man in football
March 5, 1913 Surely the thinnest man playing first-class football is Bill Eadie, the Manchester City centre half. He must be over six feet in
Red shirts for all clubs
May 21, 1904 At the annual meeting of the Football League, in London, on the 30th inst., a balance-sheet will be presented showing £1,548 received
Colourful footballers from Burnley F.C.
September 29, 1900 The Burnley team are now playing in Lincoln Green. How many times have they changed their colours? First, they were the blue
Pink, light blue and red
December 25, 1899 The colours of Portsmouth are Salmon pink; Thames Ironworks, Light blue; Queens Park Rangers, Green and white stripes; Cowes, Royal blue and
North End Reserve v Liverpool Reserve
February 6, 1896 Played at Deepdale, before nearly 3,000 spectators. Both teams pressed in turn, then North End had a couple of corners, after which
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (September 12, 1896)
September 12, 1896 * A certain Liverpool director is strongly of the opinion that the close passing game is almost played out, as it is
The Wednesday v Liverpool 1-2 (League match: September 1, 1896)
September 1, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Olive Grove, kick-off: 17:00. The Wednesday – Liverpool 1-2 (1-2). Attendance: 3,000. Referee: Mr. J.H. Strawson
The origin of the red shirt
August 25, 1866 I may be permitted to point out the very simple origin of a garment which has now become historical – the red
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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