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 […]
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Tag: Third Lanark
Thomas Bradshaw (Tom Bradshaw or Tiny Bradshaw)
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. […]
Robert John Glassey (Robert Glassey or Bob Glassey) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
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 […]
Robert Ferguson (Bob Ferguson) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Bob Ferguson on PlayUpLiverpool.com. About Bob Ferguson: Born: October 2, 1884: Cleland, in Scotland. Passed away: 1962: USA. Position: Centre half. Height: 5 ‘ 10 1/2. Weight: 12 ‘ 0. Career: Cleland […]
James Edgar Scott (James Scott)
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 […]
James Cleland @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about James Cleland on PlayUpLiverpool.com ; About James Cleland: “A rare dribbler, dodger, and good shot with left foot. Gaining pluck as he gains experience.” (Source: Glasgow Evening Post: April 20, 1895) Born: […]
Jimmy McInnes succeeds Jack Rouse as secretary
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)
Liverpool F.C. appointments
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 […]
John William Glover (John Glover or Jack Glover) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
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: […]
Thomas Fairfoull @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
All articles about Thomas Fairfoull on PlayUpLiverpool. About Tom Fairfoull: “A dour Scot from West Calder, and Liverpool’s most consistent half this season. His first season at Anfield, having been obtained from Third Lanark. Was […]
James Oswald (Jimmy Oswald) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
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. […]
John James Campbell (John Campbell) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
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: […]
James Smith Raeside (Jimmy Raeside) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
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. […]
Shankly injured in practice
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 […]
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 the evening, the team and officials were given a civic […]
Dundee v British Army 0-7 (Friendly: August 5, 1944)
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), […]
All set for Dens Park
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 […]
Star players for North Tour
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 […]
Liverpool F.C.’s Matt Busby to lead the Scots.
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 […]
Robert Macfarlane (Rab Macfarlane) @ PlayUpLiverpool.com
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 […]
England XI v Scotland XI 0-0 (War time international)
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), […]
Everton v Liverpool 4-4 (War time, League match)
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, […]
Irish League v British Army 2-3 (Army friendly: September 16, 1942)
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 […]
Irish FA v British Army 3-2 (Army friendly: September 12, 1942)
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 […]
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): Jerry Dawson (Rangers); James Carabine (Third Lanark), Andy Beattie (Preston […]
