April 13, 1946 Key note: “Don’t be misled by the score at Anfield, which suggests that Liverpool were a really good side. Such was not
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Stoke City v Liverpool 0-1 (League match: April 6, 1946)
April 6, 1946 Key note: “A solitary goal by Done – his sixth in three games – was sufficient to give Liverpool both points at
Cyril Sidlow returns in goal
April 4, 1946 Liverpool, away to Stoke City, make one change from the side which won so handsomely at Middlesbrough. This is the substitution of
The Reds do it again
December 31, 1945 Saturday’s big crowd at Goodison Park had thrills in plenty and again saw a fighting Liverpool battle back against the odds and
Morning match at Anfield on Christmas Day
December 3, 1945 Three weeks to Christmas and you can start making arrangement to open the day with a good football match. Liverpool directors will
Liverpool F.C.’s fixture list 1945-1946
July 23, 1945 Football fixtures for the coming season are: 25-Aug-45 Burnley Away 29-Aug-45 Bolton Wanderers Home 01-Sep-45 Burnley Home 08-Sep-45 Bury Home 12-Sep-45 Everton

The Football League to adopt Arsenal F.C.’s amendment
May 7, 1945 Football officials from all over the country, many with famous players of the past, now managers, to advise them, met at Manchester
International footballer wants transfer
April 11, 1945 Frank Soo, Stoke City F.C.’s captain and England’s right half against Scotland on Saturday, has asked to be placed on transfer list
Will Liverpool have to withdraw from the Lancashire Cup?
April 4, 1945 Liverpool have been “reprieved” in the Lancashire Senior Cup. If they defeat Manchester City in the North Cup second round they must
National captains in Army teams
Tuesday, February 6 – 1945 Joe Mercer and Matt Busby, English and Scottish captains in the international match at Villa Park, will appear for the
England v Scotland 3-2 (War time, international friendly, February 3 – 1945)
Saturday, February 3 – 1945 International: War time friendly, at Villa Park. England – Scotland 3-2 (1-1). Attendance: 66,000; gate receipt: £17,000. Referee: Mr. T.
FA XI v RAF XI 4-6 (International trial: January 20, 1945)
January 20, 1945 Match: International trial, at Highfield Road (Coventry), kick-off: 14:45. FA XI – RAF XI 4-6 (3-3). Attendance: 12,000; gate receipts: £2,000. Referee:
FA XI and RAF XI teams unchanged
January 16, 1945 No change have so far been notified in the FA and RAF teams for the Soccer representative match at Coventry on Saturday.
Another Smith-Brown duel
January 5, 1945 With the choice of A.W. Brown, of Huddersfield, as centre-half for the Royal Air Force Soccer team to meet the FA XI

Royal Air Force v Scotland XI 1-7 (International friendly: November 25, 1944)
November 25, 1944 Match: International, Benefit for the RAF Benevolent War Fund, at Hillsborough. Royal Air Force – Scotland 1-7 (0-3). Attendance: 40,172; gate receipts:
Matt Busby (Liverpool) to lead the Scots
February 10, 1944 Matt Busby, Liverpool’s captain, has been recalled to captain Scotland against England at Wembley on Saturday, February, 19. This choice of one
Michael Hulligan signs pro forms with Liverpool F.C.
Monday, December 21 – 1942 Michael Hulligan, Liverpool’s 19-year-old wing forward, yesterday signed professional forms for the club. This marks yet another step in Liverpool’s
First ‘Liverton’ clash
September 11, 1942 The first game this season between Liverpool and Everton come earlier than usual, which is perhaps advantageous from some angles, and I
Everton make history against Liverpool
Thursday, September 10 – 1942 Everton make history on Saturday. They will have two Chinese footballers playing for them in their “Derby games with Liverpool.
Derby match team problems
September 8, 1942 Liverpool and Everton are faced with several problems regarding their teams to play in the first of the season’s big Merseyside “Derby”
Liverpool v Wrexham 4-0 (League match: September 5, 1942)
September 5, 1942 Match: Football League, Northern Section, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Wrexham 4-0 (2-0). Attendance: 5,000. Referee: Mr. J. Phillips. Liverpool (2-3-5):
Wrexham v Liverpool 3-4 (War time, League match)
Saturday, August 29 – 1942 Match: Football League, Northern Section, at Racecourse Ground, kick-off: 15:15. Wrexham – Liverpool 3-4 (2-2). Attendance: 2,500. Referee: Mr. A.C.
Football plans 1942-43
June 10, 1942 Maximum entertainment with the minimum of travel. That is the aim of the Football League for season 1942-43, which begins on August
Busby-Shankly victory service, and Maestro Liddell!
Saturday, April 18 – 1942 Match: International friendly, at Hampden Park. Scotland – England 5-4 (2-1). Attendance: 75,000. Referee: Mr. R. Calder (Rutherglen). Scotland (2-3-5):
Stoke City v Liverpool 4-3 (League match: December 25, 1941)
December 25, 1941 Match: Football League, Northern Section, at Victoria Grounds. Stoke City – Liverpool 4-3. Attendance: 11,000; gate receipts: £460. Stoke City (2-3-5): Liverpool
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