Monday, August 5 – 1929 There are few changes to record at Prenton Park, as the directors were satisfied with last season’s players, of whom
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Liverpool boys for Lancashire Schoolboys XI
May 15, 1929 The Sports Management Committee of the Burnley Education authority are hoping that the match between the Lancashire and Yorkshire Schoolboys, at Turf
Season preview 1928-29: Liverpool F.C. (Athletic News)
August 20, 1928 There have been some rather sweeping changes at Anfield, where the weeding-out process has never before been on such an extensive scale.
Character studies of the Liverpool Players
February 14, 1928 Character studies of the Liverpool Players. Elisha Scott. – Goal. This famous Irishman has no peer between the sticks to-day, despite the
The Liverpool F.C. playing list 1927-28
August 9, 1927 Elisha Scott Goalkeeper; Belfast; 5ft. 9½in. and 10st. 10lb. Arthur Riley Goalkeeper; South Africa; 6ft. 1½in. and 13st. 9lb. Ted Adams Goalkeeper;
Season preview 1927/28 – Luton Town F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 8 – 1927 Having withdrawn from the Southern League Luton Town have reduced their playing numbers. It remains to be seen whether its
Season preview 1927-28: Southport F.C. (Athletic News)
August 1, 1927 Southport prospects are brighter than ever. The infusion of new talent is greater than ever before, and both attack and defence will
Presentation of Liverpool in Derby a paper
September 3, 1926 Character studies of the Liverpool Players. Elisha Scott. – Goal. This international Irishman is considered by many people to be the greatest
Season preview 1926-27: Liverpool F.C. (Athletic News)
August 23, 1926 Optimism is the note at Anfield, and this appears to arise mainly from the knowledge that there is not likely to be
Season preview 1925-26: Liverpool F.C. (Athletic News)
August 24, 1925 Liverpool are not likely to experience the same difficulty with which they were faced towards the end of last season, when forward
Reds in charity match at St Helens
May 9, 1925 The Burnley half-back, Alf Basnett, assisted a team of past St. Helen’s players against present players in a charity match in his
Season preview 1924-25: Liverpool F.C. (Athletic News)
August 25, 1924 Judging from what has been seen in the practice game, Liverpool appear to have good grounds for expecting a successful season. There
The Liverpool squad 1923-24
September 1, 1923 Liverpool. Elisha Scott Belfast (G.) 5 9 1/2 – 11 12 Algy Wilkinson Bradford (G.) 5 10 – 12 7 Charles Pearson
Season preview 1923-24: Liverpool F.C. (Athletic News)
August 20, 1923 Liverpool are optimists. The players believe they can improve upon last season’s record, and that they can again head the League chart,
Anfield card for the oncoming season
August 9, 1923 Elisha Scott Belfast Goalkeeper 5ft. 9in. and 10st. 11lb. Algy Wilkinson Bradford Goalkeeper 5ft. 10in. and 12st. 7lb. Charles Pearson Sunderland Goalkeeper
Season preview 1922-23: Liverpool F.C. (Athletic News)
August 21, 1922 The League champions are in the unique position of being able to open the campaign with practically the same side. All last
Unlucky Ephraim Longworth
September 24, 1921 Ephrain Longworth is a most unlucky player and his opening game this season was sufficient to put him out of the game
Dick Birchall transferred to Bradford City
August 20, 1919 Dick Birchall, formerly of St. Helens and Liverpool, an outside left of promise, has signed for Bradford City. (Source: Liverpool Echo: August
Season preview 1917-18: Liverpool F.C. (Star Green ‘Un)
August 25, 1917 Anfield stars again on view. Liverpool have already held their trial match in which they brought out quite a number of novices,
A day on from the defeat
December 27, 1916 Yesterday’s football was somewhat notable. Liverpool sustained their first defeat of the season at home, and Southport, near and dear neighbours, were
Liverpool v Bolton Wanderers 3-1 (League match: September 2, 1916)
September 2, 1916 Match: Lancashire Section, at Anfield, kick off: 14:30. Liverpool – Bolton Wanderers 3-1 (0-1). Attendance: 15,000. Referee: Mr. J. H. Alderson; linesmen:
All ready for 1916-17 season
August 30, 1916 Liverpool opens the local season with a home game against Bolton Wanderers, who, although minus some well-known names, have gathered round them
Liverpool v Stockport County 2-1 (League match: March 25, 1916)
March 25, 1916 Match: Lancashire Section, Northern Division, at Anfield, kick off: 15:30. Liverpool – Stockport County 2-1 (0-1). Attendance: 15,000. Referee: Mr. T.G. Bagley;
A second view of Saint Cunliffe
February 16, 1916 Mainly Liverpool F.C. to-day, sirs. They are at home to Oldham Athletic, on Saturday, at Anfield, kick-off 3.30, and the nature of
A large crowd expected at Anfield
December 31, 1915 All through the season Liverpool Football Club have been springing surprises on us by selecting unknown quantities. Part of their charm is
