An article from February, 1919. Liverpool couldn’t afford Bob McColl Robert McColl, the famous international, is home again after a long period of Army Service.
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Autographs of Liverpool F.C.’s pioneer players
Here you will find the signatures of old Liverpool players, directors and managers that I have found on ancestry.co.uk. They are from the 1911 Census
John T. Hunter: A sterling centre-half
February 6, 1904 I have always a great deal of admiration for a man who is conspicuously whole-souled in his play, and consequently I start
Who was the first Liverpool manager?
Well, do you know? All sources claim that our first manager post was a joint affair between William Barclay and John McKenna. I believe that
Dirty Dick of Everton
Friday, May 24 – 1968 Seeking a lost photograph of his father, Alexander Dick, who played football for Everton in the season 1886-88, is Alex
Joe Hewitt: He was there before the Kop
April 30, 1964 He’ll be 83 on May 3 and he’s one of those Liverpool F.C. rarities who was there before the Kop. He’s had
His father put up Anfield’s mast
December 16, 1958 Our appeal to any Liverpool ancient for information about the purchase and erection of Liverpool F.C.’s flag-pole (originally the top-mast of one
The death of John W. Morris and George Patterson
May 8, 1955 In the space of little more than 24 hours two notable officials connected with Liverpool F.C. have passed away. In te death
Ted Drake goes west
Saturday, September 1 – 1945 We, here, are much concerned about the pass-out of Ted Drake, Arsenal forward. He has been laid up through injury
Everton team leaves for tour
May 16, 1939 Thirteen of the 15 Everton footballers who will play five matches on the Continent, during the next eleven days, left Lime-street Station,
Memories of David Hannah
January 16, 1936 It is with a feeling of deep sorrow that I have just learned of the death of David Hannah, and I would
The salt of the soccer crowd: Bert Riley
December 29, 1934 Bert Riley is the Liverpool F.C. groundsman. He is a fixture at the ground because anything to be done is done without
The salt of the soccer crowd: Bob Carruthers
December 8, 1934 A mackintosh over his figure; a dark visage; a paddock devotee. Stands alone; sucks in all the juice of the Liverpool F.C.
Cardiff City v Liverpool 2-1 (FA Cup: January 28, 1928)
January 28, 1928 Key note: “Heavy rain had reduced the Cardiff ground to such a terribly bad condition that at one time it was doubtful
John McKenna: A life-time in football
November 21, 1927 There are men in football today who have spent a life-time in the game – forty, fifty years of more. It is
Liverpool v Cardiff City 0-2 (League match: December 12, 1925)
December 12, 1925 Key note: “In a very good match at Anfield Road, Cardiff City scored twice and gained a highly creditable victory. On a
Matt McQueen: Liverpool F.C.’s choice
February 19, 1923 After careful examination of an extraordinary number of applications for the post of team-manager to the Liverpool Association Club, now threatening to
A commemoration dinner for Liverpool Football Club
June 29, 1922 On Thursday night a commemoration dinner was held to signify the great performance of the Liverpool team in winning the championship. There
Kenneth Campbell’s life story – Part VIII
June 25, 1921 Kenny’s troubles as linesman. Club colours cause a disturbance. Amusing experiences with Liverpool on the continent. By Kenneth Campbell “Kenneth Campbell, Partick
Kenneth Campbell’s life story – Part VI
June 11, 1921 Remarkable speech by Tom Watson Leads to victory against the Villa. By Kenneth Campbell “Kenneth Campbell, the famous goalkeeper for Partick Thistle
Kenneth Campbell’s life story – Part V
June 4, 1921 When Albert Shepherd bested Liverpool, And what a walking in Epping Forest led to. By Kenneth Campbell “Kenneth Campbell, the famous goalkeeper
Kenneth Campbell’s life story – Part IV
May 28, 1921 Amusing story of Buchan and Campbell When Charlie Buchan’s smile irritated me Base humour about my transfer By Kenneth Campbell “Kenneth Campbell,
Kenneth Campbell’s unique life story: Part I
May 7, 1921 When seventeen clubs wanted me to sign on. My remarkable discovery and capture by Liverpool F.C. By Kenneth Campbell “Kenneth Campbell, the
Liverpool F.C.: The annual meeting of 1920 (Liverpool Echo)
June 23, 1920 Liverpool F.C. meeting brings out points. The Law Rooms in Cook-street resemble a church in many ways, and when Liverpool F.C. met
The death of Ned Doig
November 7, 1919 Ned Doig, Scotland’s international goalkeeper, died at Liverpool on Friday night. A native of Letham, Forfarshire, Doig’s first senior team was Arbroath.
