Sydney Ross, or Sydney Henderson Ross as he was baptised, had the honour of being our first ever goalkeeper – or ‘custodian’ – as the goalies were known back in the 1890s. The other feature he is remembered by is the serious injury he obtained in the 2nd […]
Saturday, December 26 – 1903 The three Liverpool players Raybould, Glover, and Goldie complete their sentence in connection with the signing on for Portsmouth in a week. Raybould has, as has been previously stated, decided to return to the Liverpool club. Glover became a Boniface at West Bromwich, […]
All articles about Tom Bradshaw on PlayUpLiverpool. About Tiny Bradshaw: “Nicknamed ‘Tiny’ on account of his size. Added backbone to the Anfield side when he came from Bury. Great exponent of the third back game. Works the ball in remarkably little space. Loves the crowds but is also […]
All articles about Robert Glasset on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Bob Glassey: Born: August 13, 1914: Chester-le-Street, in England. Passed away: 1984. Position: Inside left. Height: 180cm. (5ft. 11in.); Weight: 73 kilos (11st. 7lb.). Career: Horden Colliery Welfare. Washington Colliery. ** Trial with Liverpool: February, 1934 Liverpool, signed: March, 1934. […]
All articles about James Scott on PlayUpLiverpool. About James Scott: Born: 1896, in Stevenston, in Scotland. Passed away: Position: Right half. Height: 177cm (5ft. 9 3/4in). Weight: 76 kilos (11st. 12lbs.). Career: Stevenston United. Ardeer Thistle. Liverpool, eligible, August 20 – 1910. * 1910-11: 0-0 (FL 1). * […]
Wednesday, August 3 – 1955 Jimmy McInnes, the left half Liverpool signed from Third Lanark eighteen years ago, succeeds the late Jack Rouse, as secretary. (Daily Mirror, 03-08-1955)
Tuesday, August 2 – 1955 Mr. McInnes becomes secretary and Bill Liddell captain Liverpool F.C. directors, holding their first meeting of the new season last night, appointed Mr. James McInnes as secretary in succession to the late Mr. J.C. Rouse, chose Billy Liddell as captain, and re-elected Messrs. […]
All articles about John Glover on PlayUpLiverpool. About John Glover: Born: October 22, 1876: West Bromwich, in England. Passed away: April 20, 1955: Dudley, in England. Position: Right back. Height: 173 cm (5ft. 8in.); Weight: 76 kilos (12st.). Career: West Bromwich Unity, 1892. Great Bridge Celtic, 1893. Halesowen, […]
All articles about Thomas Fairfoull on PlayUpLiverpool. About Tom Fairfoull: Born: January 16, 1881: West Calder, in Scotland. Passed away: December 2, 1952: Liverpool, in England. Position: Right half back, started out as inside right. Height: 177 cm. (5ft. 9½in.); Weight: 74 kilos (11st. 9lb.). Career: Lanark Athletic. […]
All articles about James Oswald on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Jimmy Oswald: Born: January 3, 1868: Greenock, Scotland. Passed away: 1948. Position: Centre forward. Height: Weight: Career: Clydebank: 1885. Govan Hill: 1886. Kilbirnie: 1887. Third Lanark: 1888. * 1888-89: 12-13 (FA Cup). Notts County: Signed: Signed: August, 1889. * 1889-90: […]
All articles about John Campbell on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About John Campbell: Born: September 15, 1871: Glasgow, Scotland. Passed away: December 2, 1947: Scotland. Position: Centre forward. Height: 173 cm. (5ft. 8½in.); Weight: 76 kilos (12st.). Career: Glasgow Benburb: 1887. Possil Hawthorn: 1889. Celtic: Signed: October 18, 1890. * 1890-91: […]
All articles about James Raeside on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About James Raeside: Born: 1879, Parkhead, Scotland. Passed away: January 17, 1946. Position: Goalkeeper. Height: Weight: Career: Wellington Stars, 1896. Parkhead, 1898. Third Lanark, signed: August 25, 1899. * 1899-00: 16-0 (ScL 1); * 1900-01: 20-0 (ScL 1); * 1901-02: 7-0 […]
Monday, October 22 – 1945 Injured in a five-a-side game with his unit, Bill Shankly, of Partick Thistle, was not out at Firhill against Third Lanark. SFA selectors were disappointed at his absence, as they were present to have another look at the half-back before the team to […]
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 the evening, the team and officials were given a civic reception and entertained at dinner by the Town Council. Provost Hugh Mackenzie welcomed […]
August 5, 1944 Match: Army friendly, at Dens Park, kick-off: 15:00. Dundee – British Army 0-7 (0-4). Referee: Mr. P. Craigmyle (Aberdeen). Dundee (2-3-5): Reuben Bennett, Bob Rennie, Robert Ancell, Micky Fenton (Middlesbrough), Gray (Morton), Cox (Third Lanark), Miller (Partick Thistle), Turnbull, Willie Anderson, Robert Auld, James Roberts. […]
August 4, 1944 Stage is now set for the opening game at Dens Park tomorrow afternoon between Dundee and the British Army XI. Dundee have completed their defence by signing a goalkeeper, Bennett, from Hull City, and a selection will be made from: – Bennett, Ancell, Rennie or […]
July 26, 1944 The following players will tour the North of Scotland with the British Army team, starting at Aberdeen on August 7: – Frank Swift (Manchester City), Danny Winter (Tottenham), Dick Taylor (Wolves), Wally Barnes (Arsenal), James Carabine (Third Lanark), Archie Macaulay (West Ham), Matt Busby (Liverpool), […]
Thursday, 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 of the most popular players in the game follows immediately on brilliant displays for Liverpool – against Everton – and Reading. […]
All articles about Rab Macfarlane on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Rab Macfarlane: Born: May 14, 1876: Greenock, Scotland. Passed away: July 27, 1943. Position: Goalkeeper. Height: 176 cm. (5ft. 9in.); Weight: 78 kilos (12st. 7lb.). Career: Greenock Rosebery: 1893. Greenock Morton: Signed: October 19, 1894. * 1894-95: 13-0 (Scottish League […]
Saturday, October 10 – 1942 War time international, War Charities Association, at Empire Stadium (Wembley). England – Scotland 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 75,000. Referee: Mr. P. Stevens (Beford). England (2-3-5): George Marks (Arsenal); Joe Bacuzzi (Fulham), Eddie Hapgood (C, Arsenal); Cliff Britton (Everton), Stan Cullis (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Joe Mercer […]
Saturday, September 19 – 1942 Match: Football League, Northern Section, at Goodison Park, kick-off: 15:15. Everton – Liverpool 4-4 (3-1). Attendance: 17,000. Referee: Mr. H. Holt (Rochdale). Everton (2-3-5): George Burnett, Billy Cook, Jack Jones, Stan Bentham, Tommy Jones, Gordon Watson, George Jackson, George Mutch (Preston North End), […]
September 16, 1942 Match: Army friendly, at Grosvenor Park; kick-off: 18:00. Irish League – British Army 2-3 (1-0). Attendance: 15,000; gate receipts: £700. Irish League (2-3-5): Tom Breen (Linfield), William McMillan (Belfast Celtic), Jim Feeney (Linfield), Harry Walker (Belfast Celtic), Jack Vernon (Belfast Celtic), Tom Brolly (Linfield), David […]
September 12, 1942 Match: Army match, at Windsor Park. Irish FA – British Army 3-2 (1-0). Attendance: 35,000; gate receipts: £1,699. Referee: Mr. W.R. Hamilton. Irish FA (2-3-5): Tom Breen (Linfield and Manchester United), William McMillan (Belfast Celtic), Malcolm Butler (Blackpool), Harry Walker (Belfast Celtic), Jack Vernon (Belfast […]
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): Jerry Dawson (Rangers); James Carabine (Third Lanark), Andy Beattie (Preston North End); Bill Shankly (Preston North End), Thomas Smith (Preston North End), Matt […]
March 5, 1942 The entire question of “guest” players may have to be reviewed before we start on the League War Cup Competition proper on Saturday, April 4. During the League and qualifying competitions clubs have only been too please to allow their players to assist other clubs, […]
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