Thursday, May 4 – 1978 Tommy Smith admitted defeat yesterday and dropped out of next Wednesday’s European Cup Final with Bruges a week after dropping
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Sammy Smyth out – Fred Berry in at Liverpool F.C.
July 19, 1954 Sammy Smyth, the Irish international inside-forward, has decided to resign from football. This was announced yesterday when Liverpool city footballers reported for
James Jackson to retire in September
June 20, 1931 James Jackson, the right back and captain of Liverpool, will open the season with the Anfield Road club, but will retire from
Connell retires with full benefits
Tuesday, February 19 – 1929 I am of those who believe that there is room for sentiment as well as business in football. Liverpool can
Fred Pagnam to manage Watford
Saturday, May 29 – 1926 There is a managerial appointment which should interest many people, that of Fred Pagnam, a one-time famous goal-getter of Blackpool,
Sheldon to run a pub
Saturday, November 25 – 1922 Jack Sheldon, whose football career was ended when he broke his right leg in a game with Derby County two
William Morris transferred to Liverpool
May 3, 1909 In addition to Manchester United and Newcastle United, Liverpool has acquainted the ruling body of the fact that several of its players
John Cox to get married
May 2, 1909 Several of the Liverpool players have been reported to the Football Association for refusing to sign on again though offered the maximum
William Goldie leaving for South America
June 17, 1908 William Goldie, the brilliant left-half of the Fulham Football Club, and previously of Liverpool, who refused to resign for the former club
A personal letter by Edgar Chadwick
May 17, 1899 To the editor of the Evening Express. SIR, – It has been constantly brought before my notice that the Press state that
Football forecasts
Friday, January 21 – 1898 * Nottingham Forest, in allowing Tom McInnes a League match for his benefit, has set an example which ought to
Howard Spencer quite a tennis player
September 22, 1896 Spencer, the capable football player, who has gained such a reputation for judgment and reliability since he joined Aston Villa, is also
Jimmy Ross does not want to play for Liverpool
August 22, 1894 Jimmy Ross, who after ten years’ connection with Preston North End was on Saturday transferred by his old club to Liverpool for
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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