Sydney Ross, or Sydney Henderson Ross as he was baptised, had the honour of being our first ever goalkeeper – or ‘custodian’ – as the
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Thomas Fairfoull @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Thomas Fairfoull on PlayUpLiverpool. About Tom Fairfoull: “A dour Scot from West Calder, and Liverpool’s most consistent half this season. His first
Big football games
Thursday, August 20 – 1942 The Football League have arranged four representative games with Services sides next season. They are: October 17, v Northern Command,
The death of Andrew Hannah
May 29, 1940 Another of the great old-timers has passed out. Andrew Hannah, who has died in Clydebank, was one of the famous Renton team
The death of Jimmy Hay
April 4, 1940 Jimmy Hay, the former Celtic, Newcastle United and Ayr United wing half-back died in Ayr today. He had been ill for some
Alex Raisbeck – Bath City’s new manager
July 9, 1938 Alex Raisbeck returns to the West Country after an absence of nine years. Since leaving Bristol City, he has made quite a
Scottish League v English League 2-1 (Inter League: November 2, 1929)
November 2, 1929 International: Inter League, at Ibrox (Glasgow). Scottish League – Football League 2-1 (1-1). Attendance: 40,000. Referee: Mr. W. Bell (Motherwell); linesmen: Messrs.
Jock Ewart transferred to Airdrieonians
June 18, 1923 Jock Ewart, the Bradford City and Scotland International goalkeeper, has returned to his first love. He was yesterday signed by Airdrieonians. Ewart
Scottish League v English League 0-4 (Inter League: March 20, 1920)
March 20, 1920 Match: Inter League at Hampden Park, kick-off: 15:30. Scottish League – English League 0-4 (0-1). Attendance: 83,000; gate receipts: £3,655. Referee: Mr.
The death of Dan Doyle
April 8, 1918 Daniel Doyle, one of the greatest full backs of all time, died yesterday afternoon in a Glasgow hospital. His demise was expected,
The death of James Dundas
June 28, 1916 The death is announced this morning of a well-known Dundee footballer, Mr. James Dundas, who in his day gained honours in the
The death of Alex “Sandy” McMahon
January 25, 1916 The announcement of the death in Glasgow Royal Infirmary of Alex “Sandy” McMahon, the Hibernian, Celtic, and Scottish forward, recalls a player
The funeral of Tom Gracie
October 26, 1915 At the funeral of Tom Gracie at Craigston Cemetery yesterday the Hearts’ Directors were represented by Mr. John McCartney, secretary, and the
Scottish League v English League 1-4 (Inter League: March 20, 1915)
March 20, 1915 International: Inter League, at Celtic Park (Glasgow). Scottish League – English League 1-4 (0-2). Attendance: 30,000. Referee: Mr. A.A. Jackson. Scottish League
The death of Peter Somers
November 27, 1914 Peter Somers, the famous internationalist, has died in a nursing home in Glasgow as the result of operation necessitating amputation of a
Thomas Fairfoull transferred to Liverpool
May 12, 1913 Mr. Tom Watson, the secretary of the Liverpool club, accomplished by one of his directors, visited Glasgow a week ago. And after
Scottish League v English League 3-1 (Inter League: February 27, 1909)
February 27, 1909 Match: Inter League, at Celtic Park. Scottish League – English League 3-1 (1-0). Attendance: 46,000; gate receipts £1,084. Referee: Mr. T. Robertson
English League v Scottish League 6-2 (Inter League: March 24, 1906)
March 24, 1906 International: Inter League, at Stamford Bridge, kick-off: 15:30. English League – Scottish League 6-2 (2-1). Attendance: 18,000. Referee: Mr. W. Kennersley (Wrexham);
Sam Raybould’s harvest
December 4, 1905 The match between Liverpool and Aston Villa, which attracted 25,000 people to Anfield, was quite a success, for Raybould took the gate
Scottish League v English League 2-3 (Inter League: March 11, 1905)
March 11, 1905 International: Inter League, at Hampden Park. Scottish League – English League 2-3 (2-0). Attendance: 36,000. Referee: Mr. Risbotham (Ireland). Scottish League (2-3-5):
The death of Nicol Smith
January 6, 1905 Readers of the “News” will not be altogether unprepared for the sad announcement that Nicol Smith, Glasgow Rangers’ famous right back, has
Scottish League v English League 0-3 (Inter League: March 14, 1903)
March 14, 1903 International: Inter League, at Celtic Park. Scottish League – English League 0-3 (0-0). Attendance: 39,000. Referee: Mr. Sam Torrans (Ireland). Scottish League
English League v Scottish League 6-3 (Inter League: March 8, 1902)
March 8, 1902 International: Inter League at St. James’ Park. English League – Scottish League 6-3 (5-0). Attendance: 10,000. Referee: Mr. Sam Torrans (Belfast). English
Scottish League v English League 6-2 (Inter League: March 16, 1901)
March 16, 1901 International: Inter League, at Ibrox. Scottish League – English League 6-2 (3-1). Attendance: 37,668. Referee: Mr. Sam Torrans (Ireland). Scottish League (2-3-5):
English League v Scottish League 2-2 (Inter League: March 31, 1900)
March 31, 1900 International: Inter League, at Crystal Palace. English League – Scottish League 2-2 (1-0). Attendance: 7,500. Referee: Mr. Sam Torrans (Ireland). English League
