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John Haigh (Jack Haigh) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com

September 17, 2007 kjehan

All articles about Jack Haigh on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Jack Haigh: Born: September 10, 1928: Rotherham, in England. Passed away: September 17, 2007. Position: Inside right.

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Bill Shankly: The 3-3-4 plan was born and worked

May 26, 1962 kjehan

May 26, 1962 I ended last week’s article by saying that in spite of our having put in a storming finish to the season, I

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Teams for the practice match

August 15, 1952 kjehan

August 15, 1952 Both Liverpool and Everton, at least for the first half of tomorrow’s games, are pitting their recognised first team against the probable

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Teams for the practice match

August 14, 1952 kjehan

August 14, 1952 Liverpool supporters will not see Hugh Gerhardi, the club’s recent signing from South Africa, in Saturday’s public practice game at Anfield. It

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Liverpool F.C. staff list for 1951-52

August 18, 1951 kjehan

August 18, 1951 Liverpool F.C. staff list for 1951-52: Charles Ashcroft Position: Goalkeeper; Birthplace: Chorley; Signed as professional: December 29, 1943; Previous club: Eccleston Juniors.

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Jack Haigh transferred to Liverpool

October 27, 1949 kjehan

October 27, 1949 Liverpool have signed Jack Haigh, 21-years-old inside forward of Gainsborough Trinity, said to be one of the most promising players in the

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Benefit for four Liverpool players

April 16, 1945 kjehan

April 16, 1945 The Management Committee of the Football League have sanctioned benefit for 16 players. They are: Bill Kinghorn, Jimmy McInnes, Berry Nieuwenhuys, John

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The opening football games

July 9, 1941 kjehan

Wednesday, July 9 – 1941 Football League fixtures for the coming season were received by the clubs today. On the opening day, August 30, Liverpool,

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Vic Wright transferred to Plymouth Argyle

June 11, 1937 kjehan

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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List of Liverpool A.F.C. players, Season 1936-37

December 12, 1936 kjehan

December 12, 1936 Name Birthplace Height Weight Goalkeepers A.J. Riley South Africa 6 ‘ 1 1/2 12 ‘ 10 A. Hobson Horden 5 ‘ 10

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A change has come over Liverpool

January 22, 1935 kjehan

Tuesday, January 22 – 1935 You never can tell what Liverpool will do, but they have certainly touched a style of play foreign to their

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Season preview 1929/30 – Tranmere Rovers F.C. (The Athletic News)

August 5, 1929 kjehan

Monday, August 5 – 1929 There are few changes to record at Prenton Park, as the directors were satisfied with last season’s players, of whom

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Liverpool boys for Lancashire Schoolboys XI

May 15, 1929 kjehan

May 15, 1929 The Sports Management Committee of the Burnley Education authority are hoping that the match between the Lancashire and Yorkshire Schoolboys, at Turf

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Arsenal Football Club: Season 1927-28

June 1, 1928 kjehan

Registered players for Arsenal Football Club, season 1927-28: Alf Baker, Born: Ilkeston; Position: Half-back; Height: 5ft. 7¼in., weight: 11st. 9lb.; Charles Barley, Born: Staveley; Position:

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Nelson F.C. 1925/26

August 26, 1925 kjehan

Wednesday, August 26 – 1925 Birthplace Position Height Weight Harry Abbott Preston Goalkeeper 5 9 1/2 12 0 Fred Mace Stalybridge Goalkeeper 6 0 12

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Promoting the Leeds United Football Club

May 15, 1920 kjehan

Saturday, May 15 – 1920 Strong efforts are being made by the promoters of the Leeds United Football Club to obtain admission to the English

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Tommy Lucas out with the “flu”

February 7, 1917 kjehan

February 7, 1917 Tommy Lucas, who was away last week, was down with “flu.” His deputy, Billy Jenkinson, who reminds one much of Percy Saul,

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Alex Raisbeck’s Unique Life Story: Part 4

April 10, 1915 kjehan

April 10, 1915 Alick Raisbeck’s Perpetual Dread. The narrowest escape I have ever had. Alex Raisbeck tells of exciting incident in his Hibernian career. His

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Season preview 1913/14 – Tottenham Hotspur (The Athletic News)

August 25, 1913 kjehan

Monday, August 25 – 1913 The storms which threatened the Tottenham Hotspur Club last season have blown over, and Mr. Peter McWilliam has had time

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Sam Hardy and Jim Harrop refuse to reside in Liverpool

May 9, 1912 kjehan

Thursday, May 9 – 1912 Liverpool are parting company with Sam Hardy and Jim Harrop because they cannot acquiesce in the arrangements to reside in

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Season preview 1910-11: Manchester United F.C. (Athletic News)

August 29, 1910 kjehan

August 29, 1910 Despite their troubles with the Football Association, with James Turnbull and with the Glossop club in respect to the transfer of Hofton,

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Football League meeting (July 9, 1910)

July 9, 1910 kjehan

July 9, 1910 A meeting of the Football League was held at the Overstrand Hotel, Cromer, today, Mr. John McKenna presiding over a good attendance.

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Portrait of Percy Saul (Liverpool Football Club)

October 12, 1907 kjehan

October 12, 1907 By his sterling work during the present season the subject of our sketch this week has rapidly gained for himself a warmer

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Football League meeting (September 5, 1895)

September 5, 1895 kjehan

September 5, 1895 A meeting of the Management Committee of the Football League was held on Thursday at the Lion Hotel, Nottingham, the principal business

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