November 3, 1897 The Sunderland Association League Club has received notice to quit their famous ground in the Newcastle-road, Sunderland. The notice is for six
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Football League meeting (September 10, 1897)
September 10, 1897 The Management Committee of the Football League met at the Old Boar’s Head Hotel, Manchester, yesterday, there being present Messrs. John James
Davie Hannah, of Dundee
August 20, 1897 Davie Hannah is a native of Renton, and, like the majority of the male inhabitants of that famous Dumbartonshire village, he commenced
Harry Bradshaw training with Sunderland
August 12 – 1897 The first practice of the Sunderland Football Club took place last night, and was witnessed by 8,000 spectators. The Liverpool player
Supporter gifts for Ned Doig and Hugh Wilson
Wednesday, August 11 – 1897 Ned Doig and Hugh Wilson, the Sunderland Club players, were the recipients of silver tea and coffee services each on
Participating teams in the FA Cup 1897/98
Monday, August 2 – 1897 Entries for the Football Association Cup closed on Monday, and the list is as follows: – Aston Villa, Ashford United,
Scottish League teams 1897-98
July 31, 1897 (from the Scottish Referee). Celtic. Goal: Dan McArthur. Backs: Dan Doyle, James Orr, Jim Welford. Half-backs: Russell, Willie Orr, Jeremiah “Jerry” Reynolds,
England v Scotland 1-2 (International: April 3, 1897)
April 3, 1897 International: British Championship, at Crystal Palace, kick.off: 16:00. England – Scotland 1-2 (1-1). Attendance: 33,715. Referee: Mr. R.T. Gough (Oswestry and Welsh
Home Scots v Anglo Scots 1-2 (International trial: March 22, 1897)
March 22, 1897 Match: International match: Scotland international trial, at Tynecastle. Home Scots – Anglo Scots 1-2. Attendance: 5,000. The Home Scots Eleven: John Patrick
Internal problems at Anfield
March 6, 1897 Liverpool’s failure to beat Nottingham Forest on Saturday was put down by many to the exclusion of Jimmy Ross, the team captain.
Doig linked to Liverpool
March 4, 1897 ** Tom Watson will be getting all the Sunderland people down to Liverpool by degree. There is a rumour afloat that Ned
Sunderland v Burnley 1-1 (League match: March 2, 1897)
March 2, 1897 Match: Football League, First Division, at Newcastle Road. Sunderland – Burnley 1-1 (0-1). Attendance: 3,000. Sunderland (2-3-5): Ned Doig, Robert McNeill, Donald
Tom Dodds to train Liverpool at Freshfield
February 20, 1897 For their important cup tie with Nottingham Forest next weekend the team will go to straight to Freshfield. Play will be under
Robert Neill and George Allan for international honours?
February 19, 1897 The Anglo-Scots for the international trial is to be selected from: Goal, Ned Doig (Sunderland); backs, Jimmy Methven (Derby County), John Somerville
Meeting of the Football Association (February 3, 1897)
February 3, 1897 At, 61, Chancery-lane, London, Dr Morley (Blackburn) presided over a meeting of the Consultative Committee of the Association. The principal business was
Liverpool v Sunderland
November 9, 1896 The return League game between these clubs took place at Anfield on Saturday, before an assemblage of 10,000. The weather was extremely
Liverpool v Sunderland 3-0 (League match: November 7, 1896)
November 7, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 15:00. Liverpool – Sunderland 3-0 (1-0). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. J. West. Liverpool (2-3-5):
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (October 24, 1896)
October 24, 1896 * Clark, of Liverpool, is reported to have received his quietus. * Tom Watson may yet have Gillespie and Miller performing on
More to come from McCowie
Saturday, October 24 – 1896 Young McCowie, who has been signed this week for the Anfield Road men, has yet to win his spurs, but
Manchester City linked to Frank Becton
Saturday, October 24 – 1896 It is said that Manchester City could do with Becton, who has been suspended until next month. Mainman, who has
Liverpool’s succesful weekend tour
Monday, October 19 – 1896 The form displayed by the Liverpudlians in their recent matches has been of exceptional merit, and fully warranted the success
Sunderland v Liverpool 4-3 (League match: October 17, 1896)
October 17, 1896 Match: Football League, First Division, at Newcastle Road, kick-off: 15:15. Sunderland – Liverpool 4-3 (3-0). Attendance: 8,500. Referee: Mr. J. Fox. Sunderland
Latta and Mainman from across the park
Friday, October 16 – 1896 The committee of the Liverpool Club have, it is understood, signed on two new players in the persons of Alex
Football fever in Liverpool
Saturday, September 19 – 1896 The fact that Mr. Tom Watson has accepted the secretaryship of the Liverpool club – at a salary of £300
Liverpool F.C.: Weekly review: September 7, 1896
September 7, 1896 Liverpool signalised their readmission within the charmed circle of the First Leaguists by a brilliant victory over the Blades at Olive Grove.
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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