January 22, 1918 Ephraim Longworth missed his first match this season through being unable to play against Manchester United at Anfield. His absence simply nerved
Tag: Sheffield United
Ex-Liverpool player sink Everton
Monday, November 5 – 1917 Let me congratulate the Liver players on their remarkable “orphanage” stand – they are alone in their absence from defeat
Kenneth Campbell in Charity Match
Thursday, November 1 – 1917 At the request of Mr. Alfred Martin, an official of the National Union of Journalists, Andrew Wilson, of Sheffield Wednesday,
Football League letter: The clubs to bear the gate burden
June 16, 1917 A copy of the circular issued to all League football clubs: – “Dear Sir, – The president submitted to the Management Committee,
Benefit match for Sunderland Rovers
February 8, 1917 Billy McCracken, the Newcastle United and Irish international back, has secured a team to play a match next Saturday for the benefit
Sheffield United F.C. balance sheet 1915-16
June 8, 1916 The annual report and balance-sheet of the Sheffield United Cricket and Football Club, Ltd., were issued yesterday. The accounts show a small
When Bill Foulke met George Allan
May 3, 1916 The number of stories concerning the Leviathian William Foulke must be numerous and funny. The Laurie Bell case provided one peg, and
The death of Bill Foulke
May 1, 1916 Death has taken from the sports world a personality. William Foulke, otherwise “Baby” Foulke, filled the goal in both senses of the
The death of Bob Benson
February 19, 1916 Bob Benson, the well-known Arsenal footballer, died very suddenly on Saturday afternoon from heart failure in the dressing room of the Arsenal
Changes for Leeds City
Saturday, January 29 – 1916 Leeds City are among the first of the local clubs to feel the effect of the new recruiting movement, for
Where there will be football
September 4, 1915 Where there will be football Bright prospect of the Midland section clubs. Many old and new players keen on the game. The
Ollie Tummon for Sheffield United
August 28, 1915 It is probable that Ollie Tummon, the ex-Wednesday forward, and of Oldham Athletic, will play for Sheffield United. Porter, who played for
FA and Football League meeting
July 19, 1915 Important decisions, putting a ban on professional football next season, were come to at the meeting of the ruling football authorities yesterday.
Sheffield United F.C.: Loss on the season’s working
June 9, 1915 Sheffield United F.C., the winners of the Association Cup, lost £900 on last season’s working, but that amount includes £307 paid to
Meeting of the F.A. (May 31, 1915)
May 31, 1915 Mr. John Charles Clegg presided this afternoon at a Council meeting held at the F.A. offices, 42, Russell-square, W.C. The amended total
The “tale of woe” balance-sheets
May 29, 1915 Meanwhile we have to find something to talk about, and this turns up in the football balance sheets. How inspiring these are
FA Cup final attendance at Old Trafford
May 8, 1915 The number of persons present at he English Cup final tie between Sheffield United and Chelsea on the Manchester United ground on
Alex Raisbeck’s Unique Life Story: Part 7
May 1, 1915 Memorable match which won Liverpool the championship. Alick Raisbeck relates some special training yarns. What the maximum wage have done to football.
Sheffield United v Chelsea 3-0 (English FA Cup Final: April 24, 1915)
April 24, 1915 Match: English FA Cup, Final, at Old Trafford, kick-off: 15:00. Sheffield United – Chelsea 3-0 (1-0). Attendance: 49,557; gate receipts: £4,012. Referee:
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
Local “rarebits”, by Ernest Peake (Liverpool F.C.)
January 23, 1915 Rivalry which is good providing it is clean and honest. I have heard it often said that there is no war so
Sheffield United v Liverpool 2-1 (League match: November 21, 1914)
November 21, 1914 Key note: “Having rearranged their team into a workmanlike combination – on paper – the Liverpool Club were somewhat sanguine of picking
Football League meeting (July 10, 1914)
July 10, 1914 A meeting of the Management Committee of the Football League was held at the Grand Hotel, Scarborough, yesterday, Mr. John McKenna (president)
Liverpool receive £2,300 for cup success
May 26, 1914 The last four in the F.A. Cup will receive the following sums: – Burnley, £3,717 9s; Liverpool, £2,393 16s; Sheffield United, £2,001
Football League notable transfers
May 5, 1914 Some of the most notable of the deals in players since the four-figure transfer fee became the fashion, when Middlesbrough paid £1,000
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