I came across a nice feature article about the top goalkeepers of 1908 in the Cricket and Football Field newspaper recently. It is quite interesting reading when the journalist of the time (known as “Richard Samuel”) digs deep into these players perwsonalities. The whole articles can be read […]
Here you will find the signatures of old Liverpool players, directors and managers that I have found on ancestry.co.uk. They are from the 1911 Census and also contain the address where they were living at the time. John Houlding (from the Everton Collection): William Barclay (from the Everton […]
All articles about Sam Hardy on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Sam Hardy: Born: August 26, 1882: Newbold (Derbyshire), England. Passed away: October 24, 1966: Chesterfield (Derbyshire), England. Nick name: Chuffer. Position: Goalkeeper. Height: 178 cm. (5ft. 9½in.); Weight: 76 kilos (12st.). Career: Newbold White Stars. Chesterfield Town: Signed: April, 1903. […]
August 25, 1941 A few weeks ago a 17 year-old Bootle lad received a postcard inviting him to have a trial with Everton Football Club. By some chance he found himself at Anfield where Liverpool were holding their coaching “school.” The youth asked if he could have a […]
Saturday, February 4 – 1939 The competition asking for the six most famous footballers of Liverpool F.C., in order of merit, led to a large survey of famous names and apparently created much pleasure and profitable thought. The result of the competition is that Elisha Scott tops the […]
Saturday, January 16 – 1932 Worse teams than Chesterfield have beaten better teams than Liverpool in previous years’ FA Cup matches, and if Chesterfield face Liverpool on January 23rd without an inferiority complex the result of the match need not be a forgone conclusion. In the wake of […]
Saturday, October 3 – 1925 Sam Hardy, who has kept goal for England 18 times, is ill with meningitis. He is in a nursing home at Chesterfield. (Daily mail, 03-10-1925)
April 21, 1923 The souvenir programme of the War Memorial Fund match on the Baseball Ground on Wednesday contained some interesting information about players, and the following quips: – * Harry Maskrey, can touch both uprights by stretching out his hands! But he does have to walk a […]
June 29, 1922 On Thursday night a commemoration dinner was held to signify the great performance of the Liverpool team in winning the championship. There was a handsome gathering of shareholders. Mr. W.R. Williams, the chairman, presided. A great honour was paid to the team of 1921-22. The […]
Saturday, August 27 – 1921 Sam Hardy is to play for Nottingham. Forest after all, and with this great custodian between the sticks the “Reds” will have a defence second to none in the Second Division. (Derby Daily Telegraph, 27-08-1921)
June 25, 1921 Kenny’s troubles as linesman. Club colours cause a disturbance. Amusing experiences with Liverpool on the continent. By Kenneth Campbell “Kenneth Campbell, Partick Thistle’s International goalkeeper, in the story of his experiences, exclusive in the ‘Weekly News,’ relates some unusual incidents when with Liverpool, for whom […]
June 11, 1921 Remarkable speech by Tom Watson Leads to victory against the Villa. By Kenneth Campbell “Kenneth Campbell, the famous goalkeeper for Partick Thistle and Scotland, continues the story of his football career. Joining Liverpool when a lad as understudy to the renounced Sam Hardy, the prince […]
June 4, 1921 When Albert Shepherd bested Liverpool, And what a walking in Epping Forest led to. By Kenneth Campbell “Kenneth Campbell, the famous goalkeeper for Partick Thistle and Scotland, continues the story of his football career. Joining Liverpool when a lad as understudy to the renounced Sam […]
Saturday, May 28 – 1921 Amusing story of Buchan and Campbell When Charlie Buchan’s smile irritated me Base humour about my transfer By Kenneth Campbell “Kenneth Campbell, the famous goalkeeper for Partick Thistle and Scotland, continues the story of his football career. Joining Liverpool when a lad as […]
Saturday, May 21 – 1921 The debt I owe to Sam Hardy, and how I displaced him in the Liverpool team By Kenneth Campbell. “Kenneth Campbell, the famous goalkeeper for Partick Thistle and Scotland, begin here the story of his wonderful football career. In the very front rank […]
May 14, 1921 When I was signed on for four pounds. Remarkable incident in which Bobbie Parker figures. By Kenneth Campbell “Kenneth Campbell, the famous goalkeeper for Partick Thistle and Scotland, continues the story of his wonderful football career. In the very front rank among professional players, Campbell, […]
Saturday, August 28 – 1920 Aston Villa want all their players to live in Birmingham, but they will not get Sam Hardy and Harrop to do their bidding. (Derby Daily Telegraph, 29-08-1920)
April 10, 1920 International: British Championships, at Hillsborough (Sheffield). England – Scotland 5-4 (2-4). Attendance: 35,000. Referee: Mr. Thomas Dougray (Scotland). England (2-3-5): Sam Hardy (Aston Villa), Ephraim Longworth (Liverpool), Jesse Pennington (Captain, West Bromwich ), Andy Ducat (Aston Villa), Joe McCall (Preston North End), Arthur Grimsdell (Tottenham […]
Monday, March 22 – 1920 The English League beat the Scottish League 4-0 at Hampden Park, Glasgow infront of more than 100,000 spectators. Ephraim Longworth (right full back) and John Bamber (right half back) represented Liverpool. Also on English League team was Sam Hardy (Aston Villa, and ex. […]
March 9, 1920 The following team was selected to represent the English League against the Scottish League at Hampden Park, Glasgow on March 20: – Sam Hardy (Aston Villa); Ephraim Longworth (Liverpool) and Jesse Pennington (West Bromwich); Andy Ducat (Aston Villa), Joe McCall (Preston North End), and Arthur […]
Tuesday, February 3 – 1920 The following teams have been chosen to take part in the first English trial at West Bromwich next Monday: – England – Sam Hardy (Aston Villa); Dickie Downs (Barnsley) and Jesse Pennington (West Bromwich Albion); Andy Ducat (Aston Villa), Joe McCall (Preston North […]
May 3, 1919 International, friendly (Victory Shield), at Hampden Park, kick-off: 15:50. Scotland – England 3-4 (0-3). Attendance: 80,000. Referee: Mr. A.A. Jackson. Scotland (2-3-5): James Brownlie (Morton), Alex McNair (Celtic), James Blair (Rangers), James Gordon (Rangers), Jacky Wright (Greenock Morton), Jimmy McMullan (Partick Thistle), James Reid (Airdrieonians), […]
April 26, 1919 After the match at Liverpool on Saturday, the Selection Committee of the Scottish and English Football Association met and selected the following teams for the return international game to be played at Hampden Park, Glasgow, on Saturday: – Scotland – James Brownlie (Morton), Alex McNair […]
April 26, 1919 International, friendly (Victory Shield), at Goodison Park. England – Scotland 2-2 (1-2). Attendance: 31,859; gate receipts: £3,369 9s 1d. Referee: Mr. A. Warner. England (2-3-5): Sam Hardy (Aston Villa), Ephraim Longworth (Liverpool, and captain), Fred Duckworth (Blackburn Rovers), Tom Fleetwood (Everton), Joe McCall (Preston North […]
Monday, April 14 – 1919 Mr. J.C. Clegg presided at a meeting of the F.A. international Selection Committee on Monday evening, when the following were chosen to represent England against Scotland on the Everton ground on April 26: – Sam Hardy (Aston Villa), goal; Ephraim Longworth (Liverpool) (capt.), […]
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