Tuesday, February 12 – 1907 Mr. John Lewis, of Blackburn, the well-known football referee, in speaking to a Burnley P.S.A. gathering, declared that many football
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Hardy selected for England
January 28, 1907 The England eleven to play Ireland at Goodison Park, Liverpool, on February 16, was chosen on Monday, and is as follows: Hardy

Liverpudliana: By Richard Samuel (January 26, 1907)
January 26, 1907 Double figures at Roker. Liverpool had a remarkable experience at Sunderland. The half-time announcement showing the Anfielders leading 4-1 gave delight, but
Manchester United took an early bath
Wednesday, October 3 – 1906 As some misunderstanding may have prevailed concerning the alleged refusal of the Manchester United players to turn out near the
Liverpool to play Everton i F.A. Cup semi-final
March 12, 1906 At to-day’s meeting of the F.A. Council, at High Holborn, the draw for the F.A. Cup semi-finals, to be played on the
An injured referee
Saturday, October 28 – 1905 Mr. Fred Kirkham, the well-known referee, has been obliged to cancel his engagement in the Manchester City v. Liverpool match
Mr. John Lewis’s retirement
June 1, 1905 At Blackburn last night, Mr. John Lewis, the famous referee, was presented with a massive silver salver by the Blackburn Referees’ Society,
Referee appointments for September 1904
August 5, 1904 Referee appointments for September (Liverpool’s matches): September 1, Liverpool v. Burton United, Mr. David Ashworth. September 3, Liverpool v. Glossop, Mr. D.
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
Hard punishment for Fred Buck
Wednesday, November 4 – 1903 It was officially announced at the offices of the Football Association yesterday that Frederick Buck, of Liverpool, had been suspended
Liverpool v Sheffield United 2-4 (League match: March 28, 1903)
March 28, 1903 Key note: “A curious game was that played at Anfield between Sheffield United and Liverpool, for there was the spectacle afforded of

Meet the referee: Mr. A.J. Barker (Hanley)
October 13, 1902 If there is a referee who covers ground quicker than any other, he is Mr. A.J. Barker. This is his own oft-expressed
Abusive Manchester City director reported to the Football League
November 5, 1901 As the outcome of an incident in connection with the Manchester City v. Liverpool game on Saturday, the referee Mr. Fred Kirkham,
Tough punishment for players
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
Meeting of the Football Association (December 17, 1900)
December 17, 1900 The consultative committee of the Football Association held a meeting last evening at headquarters, 61, Chancery-lane, London, W.C., the principal business being
Herr Edgar Chadwick’s letter home from Germany
Wednesday, May 16 – 1900 Edgar Chadwick, the ex-Burnley left-winger who was invited to Prague, in Germany, to coach the local football team, has just
Football League meeting (May 4, 1900)
May 4, 1900 A meeting of the Management Committee of the League was held in London yesterday. There were present Messrs. John James Bentley (president),
Liverpool v Burnley 0-1 (League match)
Saturday, April 7 – 1900 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:30. Liverpool – Burnley 0-1 (0-1). Attendance: 10,000. Referee: Mr. J. Fox.
Cup draw and re-arranged fixture
Monday, February 12 – 1900 A meeting of the consultative committee was held Monday evening at the Football Association’s offices, 61, Chancery-lane, London. The undecided
Draw for the FA Cup
Wednesday, January 31 – 1900 The draw for the second round of the cup was made at a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the
Jimmy Ross in a bad mood
Saturday, October 28 – 1899 The veteran Jimmy Ross spoiled his display at Aston on Saturday with several little outbursts of temper, and twice when
William Goldie suspended
April 8, 1899 At a meeting of the commission appointed to consider the charges of misconduct, brought by Mr. Arthur Kingscott, the referee in the
Liverpool draw Forest in Cup
February 15, 1897 In a meeting at the FA in London the draw for the 3rd round of the FA cup gave the following result:
Football League meeting (July 28, 1896)
July 28, 1896 A meeting of the Management Committee was held at the Oberon Hotel, Grimsby, on Tuesday. There were present – Messrs. John James
Port Vale’s protest dismissed
May 2, 1894 A meeting of the Management Committee of the Football League was held last night. Burslem Port Vale lodged a protest against Mr.
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