During the 1903/04 season the “Sunderland Daily Echo” enlightened their readers with some great article features presenting many of the leading football club for that
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Stand looked near collapse
Thursday, June 15 – 2001 A doctor who was filled with dread as he watched fans trying to escape the Hillsborough disaster told a court
Villa look to James
Tuesday, April 27 – 1999 Aston Villa head a queue of clubs ready to offer £2 million-rated David James a chance to re-launch his career.
Double swoop for Liverpool?
Thursday, May 21 – 1992 Meanwhile, Sheffield Wednesday moved in to make Liverpool sweat on the £700,000 signing of Darren Anderton’s Portsmouth colleague John Beresford.
Harold ‘Harry’ Pollard – Liverpool Football Club
All articles about Harry Pollard on PlayUpLiverpool. About Harry Pollard: Born: January 11 – 1916, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Passed away: 1991. Position: Inside forward. Height:
Leeds fume at FA ban
Wednesday, August 1 – 1990 Furious Leeds hit out at the FA last night after being banned from a tour to Italy. Leeds had arranged
Edwin Harston (Ted Harston) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Ted Harston on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Ted Harston: “Speed belies his sturdy build, and apart from his deadly shooting, can work the ball
Stand by for Bill Shankly’s blue-print
July 28, 1970 The secret plans which Bill Shankly has been making during the long close season will be revealed this week when, first, he
Liverpool F.C.: The annual meeting of 1970
July 24, 1970 Liverpool are ready to spend “considerable” cash on new players if need be – but their aim is to build up the
Roy Evans: In a dream world of his own
March 17, 1970 Living in a dream world. That’s 21-years – old former Bootle schoolboy Roy Evans this week. The week started as normal with
Wales call new boy Price as more quit
Tuesday, September 30 – 1969 Peter Price, unknown 19-year-old Peterborough striker, seems certain to make his international debut for Wales tomorrow in the Under 23
Harold Barton (Harry Barton) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Harold Barton on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Harold Barton: Born: August 3, 1910: Leigh, England. Passed away: 1969: Sheffield, England. Position: Outside right. Height:
Liverpool v Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 (League match)
Saturday, October 28 – 1967 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 (1-0). Attendance: 50,399. Liverpool: Tommy Lawrence,
Ernest Victor Wright (Vic Wright) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Vic Wright on PlayUpLiverpool.com; About Vic Wright: “He is a fleet, tall young man, and stands nearly 6ft. in height. He is
James Blair (Jimmy Blair) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Jimmy Blair on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Jimmy Blair: Born: May 11, 1888: Glenboig, Scotland. Passed away: 1964. Position: Full back. Height: Weight: Career:
Alan A’Court unfit
December 7, 1962 Alan A’Court, the Liverpool left-winger, is injured and will miss the game to-morrow at Sheffield Wednesday. Kevin Lewis, who has asked for
James ‘Jimmy’ Spoors @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Jimmy Spoors on PlayUpLiverpool. About Jimmy Spoors: Born: 1887 Jarrow. Passed away: 1960. Position: Full back. Height: Weight: Career: Jarrow, 1907. Sheffield
Warning to spectators
December 6, 1958 Arising out of an incident which occurred during the Football League match with Sheffield Wednesday played at Anfield on October 25, 1958,
Ivor Allchurch turned down Liverpool
October 7, 1958 Ivor Allchurch, Swansea’s transfer-listed Welsh International inside forward, has decided not to join Liverpool, and Newcastle United must now be favourites for
Liverpool unchanged again
December 7, 1955 Liverpool’s continued freedom from injuries combined with their recent improved form, is making the task of team selection almost an automatic business,
Aston Villa pay £23,000 for Dave Hickson
Friday, September 2 – 1955 After a day of suspense, Dave Hickson, Everton’s bustling 25 year-old centre forward, was eventually transferred to Aston Villa at
Liverpool change for Wednesday game
August 31, 1955 Liverpool have had to make one change for to-night’s game with Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, as Jimmy Payne has not recovered from
Liverpool v Sheffield Wednesday 0-3 (League match: August 24, 1955)
August 24, 1955 Key note: “At the tenth minute of last night’s game against Sheffield Wednesday, Evans collided with the visiting goalkeeper and was taken
James Harrop (Jim Harrop) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Jim Harrop on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Jim Harrop: Born: February 5, 1884: Ecclesall, in England. Passed away:May 25, 1954: Sheffield, in England. Position:
Willie Fagan and Tommy McLeod on the golf course
October 3, 1949 Billy Hayes, the Huddersfield Town and Irish international full back won the Professional Footballers’ Golf Championship at Childwell, Liverpool, yesterday with a
