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William Green Chalmers (Willie Chalmers) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Willie Chalmers on PlayUpLiverpool. About Willie Chalmers: Born: April 3, 1901: in Aberdeen, in Scotland. Passed away: Position: Outside left. Height: 183
Alex Ferguson: “Liverpool good enough to rule Europe”
December 20, 1977 Liverpool, tolling and struggling to maintain their pre-eminent position as champions of the Football League, are the greatest team in Britain. Furthermore,
The death of Neil McBain
May 13, 1974 One of the most remarkable characters in professional football, Neil McBain, has died in hospital in Ayr, aged 78. A Scottish international
William G. Nicholson (Willie Nicholson) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Willie Nicholson on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Willie Nicholson. Born: Glasgow, Scotland. Passed away: Position: Outside left. Height: 168 cm. (5ft. 6in.); Weight: 62
James Barclay Dempster (James Dempster) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about James Dempster at PlayUpLiverpool.com. About James Dempster: Born: January 30 – 1896, Dykeshead (Lanarkshire), Scotland. Passed away: 1957. Position: Goalkeeper. Height: 178
Neil McBain assistant manager of Leyton Orient
Thursday, February 5 – 1948 Leyton Orient have appointed as assistant manager, Mr, Neil McBain,w ho played centre-half for Ayr United, Manchester United, Everton, St
Frank Christie transferred to Forfar
May 22, 1946 Two representatives of Forfar Athletic went to Perth last night and secured the signature of Frank Christie, of Liverpool. Frank played at
Burnley v Liverpool 1-3 (League match: August 25, 1945)
August 25, 1945 Key note: “A crowd of 7,481 saw Burnley outplayed by a strong and clever Liverpool team in the opening League game of
Liverpool’s visit to Burnley
August 25, 1945 Burnley open their league programme today with Liverpool the visitors at Turf Moor. It should prove an attractive start to the season.
Frank Christie transferred to Liverpool
July 19, 1945 Frank Christie, left half of St. Johnstone Y.M., signed for Liverpool yesterday. He played a trial game for the English club several
Highland welcoming for the Army XI
August 11, 1944 Yesterday the British Army, which meets a Combined Services eleven at Inverness today, spent the day golfing and bowling in Inverness. In
Ex-Liverpool player Willie Steel transferred to Derby County
Thursday, February 23 – 1939 Derby County last night paid a substantial fee to Birmingham for the transfer of Willie Steel, their Scottish full-back. He
Bob Ireland becomes a Perth shopkeeper
December 15, 1938 Bob Ireland, who helped St. Johnstone to regain promotion after having spells with Glasgow Rangers and Liverpool, is to become a Perth
Ex-Liverpool player Bob Ireland to build shops
December 15, 1938 Bob Ireland, former St. Johnstone, Glasgow Rangers and Liverpool footballer, was at Perth Dean of Guild Court to-day granted permission to build
Bob Ireland for St. Johnstone’s Reserves
September 19, 1936 Bob Ireland, the old St. Johnstone favourite, will be the centre half for Saints’ reserves in their home Alliance game with Glasgow
Bob Ireland transferred to Airdrie
August 13, 1936 Bob Ireland, who was with St. Johnstone three seasons ago, and formerly a Ranger and Liverpool player, has been signed by Airdrie.
Liverpool cash in £2,000 on Willie Steel
Friday, March 15 – 1935 It was only on Thursday that Birmingham received £2,000 from West Ham for centre-forward Dave Mangnall. The money is not
Willie Steel about to leave Anfield?
December 17, 1934 Willie Steel is kicking his heels in the reserve side. Steele has been with the Liverpool club since he went from St.
Willie Steel transferred to Liverpool
September 23, 1931 To-day Willie Steel, the accomplished back of St. Johnstone, signed for Liverpool. Steel, who is a Glasgow boy and joined the Perth
Willie Steel accepts Liverpool’s offer
September 22, 1931 Willie Steel, the St. Johnstone right full back, who has been on trial with Liverpool for a month, yesterday expressed his satisfaction
Bob Ireland transferred to St. Johnstone
July 27, 1931 Manager Tom Muirhead, of St. Johnstone, completed a deal with Liverpool yesterday for the transfer of Bob Ireland. The newcomer to Muirton
New role for Neil McBain at Watford
Wednesday, May 8 – 1929 It was officially announced last night, following a meeting of the Watford directors, that Neil McBain, the ex-St. Johnstone and
Neil McBain transferred from Liverpool to Watford
Saturday, November 24 – 1928 Neil McBain, Liverpool’s Scottish international half-back, has been signed by Watford. McBain, who is a native of Campbelltown, has seen
Neil McBain to replace Harry Chambers at centre half
Thursday, March 8 – 1928 Liverpool yesterday figured in two big deals. In the first place they secured the transfer from St. Johnstone of Neil
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