March 8, 1940 Merseyside stages its second big wartime representative match tomorrow, when, at Liverpool’s Anfield home, the British Army, following their triumph over the
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Stan Hanson and Willie Cook for Army XI at Anfield
March 7, 1940 Stan Hanson, of Bolton Wanderers, who is a native of Bootle, and brother of Alf Hanson, the former Liverpool winger, has been
Football League XI v All British Red Cross XI 4-4 (Charity match: March 2, 1940)
March 2, 1940 Match, International, representative friendly, at Park Avenue (Bradford). Football League XI – All British Red Cross XI 4-4 (2-1). Attendance: 14,575; gate
All-British XI with Riley and Busby
Monday, January 22 – 1940 The following players were chosen, yesterday, to take part in the Football League v. All-British Red Cross match at Bradford
Football League: Regional football sections
October 2, 1939 Eighty-two English Football League clubs are to take part in the Regional competition, and the Management Committee at Crewe today divided the
Milestones in history of famous clubs: Everton F.C.
September 30, 1939 1878 – Formation of the St. Domingo Football Club by members of the New Connexion Chapel, Everton. First games played in Stanley
Ellis Rimmer to coach Gibraltar
Friday, August 11 – 1939 Ellis Rimmer, the former Tranmere Rovers, Sheffield Wednesday, and England outside left, has accepted an appointment as coach to the
Harry Pollard signed by Rochdale
Saturday, June 3 – 1939 Following upon the exchange of players between Rochdale and Stockport County by which Tommy Doyle leaves Spotland and Willie Harker,
Germany v Ireland 1-1 (International: May 23, 1939)
May 23, 1939 Match: International, at the Weserstadion, Bremen. Germany – Ireland 1-1 (1-0). Attendance: 35,000. Referee: Mr. Otto Remke (Denmark FA). Germany (2-3-5): Hans
France v Wales 2-1 (International: May 21, 1939)
May 21, 1939 Match: International, at Stade de Colombes, Paris. France – Wales 2-1 (2-0). Attendance: 23,000. Referee: Mr. Laurent Franken. France (2-3-5): Julien Darui
Vic Wright transferred to Chelmsford City
June 28, 1938 Vic Wright, an inside forward, who has been with Plymouth Argyle for one season, was signed for Chelmsford City F.C. yesterday. Wright
The long trail to the top, by Ted Harston (famous forward of Liverpool)
December 14, 1937 No matter from what angle this game of football is looked at, whether in regard to clubs or individuals, the impression is
Ernest Blenkinsop on the transfer-list
September 27, 1937 Liverpool F.C. have placed on the transfer list Ernest Blenkinsop, the English international back, and former Hull City player, who joined the
Ernest Blenkinsop might leave Liverpool
September 24, 1937 In consequence of a peculiar clause in his agreement with the Liverpool club this season, Ernest Blenkinsop, the English international back, may
Vic Wright transferred to Plymouth Argyle
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.
Norway v England 0-6 (International: May 14, 1937)
May 14, 1937 International: Friendly, at Ullevaal Stadion (Oslo). Norway – England 0-6 (0-4). Attendance: 20,000. Referee: Mr. Einar Ulrich. Norway (2-3-5): Henry Johansen (Vålerengen),
The death of Ambrose Langley
January 29, 1937 The death took place in a Sheffield hospital to-day of Mr. Ambrose Langley, who after being a prominent footballer, became manager of
Liverpool v Sheffield Wednesday 2-2 (League match: November 14, 1936)
November 14, 1936 Key note: “With the dreary weather of the morning pushed out of the way by the sunshine, the conditions at Anfield were
Ernest Blenkinsop gives away eight caps
May 25, 1935 Mr. Harry P. Lewis, a former Hull City F.C. manager, who recently underwent an operation and is now, happily, quite recovered, has
FA Cup Third round draw
December 10, 1934 FA Cup – Third round draw The draw for the third round of the FA Cup (to be played on Saturday, January
Tommy Cooper transferred to Liverpool
December 4, 1934 The departure of Tommy Cooper to Liverpool which was announced in last night’s “Telegraph,” has been received with mixed feelings by Derby
FC Austria to visit England again
November 26, 1934 “We wish to make it clear that our second trip to Britain is not being undertaken for any financial gain, but because
Ernest Blenkinsop takes over the reins
June 20, 1934 Liverpool F.C.’s new captain Liverpool F.C. have made the following appointments: Chairman, Mr. Walter Henry Cartwright; vice-chairman, Mr. William John Harrop; captain,
Ernest Blenkinsop transferred to Liverpool
March 15, 1934 One of the most important transfers of the season was that yesterday of Ernest Blenkinsop, the famous Sheffield Wednesday and England international
Vic Wright transferred to Liverpool
March 14, 1934 Liverpool yesterday signed Vic Wright, the Rotherham inside forward. After joining Rotherham four seasons ago Wright, who is 25 years of age,
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