Tuesday, January 23 – 1940 The death took place early today of Mr. William Connell, of Clapham-road, Anfield, Liverpool. Mr. Connell was for 40 years
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Kenneth Seddon for Liverpool Reserves
December 6, 1939 Liverpool will include Kenneth Seddon, 17-year-old son of Jimmy Seddon, their third team trainer and former England and Bolton Wanderers centre half,
Chesterfield Town’s numbered
Friday, August 4 – 1939 Chesterfield Town’s trainer, Mr. W. Day, showing one of the new numbered shirts to some of the players. The “model”
Wrexham F.C. in pre-season training
Monday, July 31 – 1939 A group of Wrexham F.C. players, with Mr. John Peacock (the new trainer), in the centre. They reported for training
Jimmy Seddon: New trainer for Liverpool F.C.
Wednesday, July 5 – 1939 Jimmy Seddon, the former Southport trainer and one-time England and Bolton Wanderers’ centre-half, has been appointed Liverpool’s trainer. (Falkirk Herald,
New contracts for George Kay and his staff
July 1, 1939 Mr. George Kay, Liverpool manager, has had his contract renewed for three years. He joined Liverpool from Southampton three years ago. Other
Change of personnel at Liverpool F.C.
July 1, 1939 Liverpool F.C. announce several sweeping changes in personnel. Mr. George Kay, the manager for the last three years, has had his contract
First football film begins
Wednesday, June 28 – 1939 With Leslie Banks starring, filming began yesterday on “The Arsenal Stadium Mystery,” with Josef Somlo producing for G. and F.
The death of John Docherty
May 24, 1939 John Docherty, once noted goalkeeper, died at Stevenston’s Buildings, Alexandria, last night. He played for Celtic, Vale of Leven, Renton, and Dumbarton,
Ephraim Longworth: A brick wall argufler
April 15, 1939 Ephraim Longworth, think of thatch, bowed of leg, and still intensely interested and knowledgeable in the rules of football, is the parader
Curious accident to a Charlton player
Saturday, January 14 – 1939 Footballer loses finger-top A curious accident has led to Joe Jobling, the Charlton Athletic right half, being unable to play
Mr. Bean in defence of Ephraim Longworth
Wednesday, February 10 – 1937 A Preston firm of haulage contractors, Messrs. Thomas Pickle and Son, were sued at the Liverpool Assizes, to-day, for damages
The death of William Scott
August 15, 1936 William Scott, brother of Elisha Scott has gone to his rest. He had not been well for some time and pneumonia caused
Albert Shelley to the rescue
January 13, 1934 Victor Street (38), of Crampmoor, Romsey, groundsman at the Dell, Southampton, received a severe gash on his right arm when preparing for
John Deacon to Liverpool
Tuesday, November 28 – 1933 John Deacon, of Darlington, who has recently been appearing with the Redcar Borough side, was yesterday signed on as a
Tough times ahead for Cardiff City
Friday, April 29 – 1932 Cardiff City, for financial reasons, have decided to dispense with the services of George Latham, their head trainer, and A.
The manager who turns out himself
March 4, 1932 Burnley’s manager, Mr. Tom Bromilow, during the four months he has been at the helm at Turf Moor, has had a big
Jimmy Stewart the new trainer of Heart of Midlothian
June 24, 1931 Jimmy Stewart, who has been trainer of Hamilton Academicals for nine years, has been appointed trainer of the Hearts. Stewart is an
Connell retires with full benefits
Tuesday, February 19 – 1929 I am of those who believe that there is room for sentiment as well as business in football. Liverpool can
Bristol City legends still going strong
Tuesday, January 29 – 1929 Four of the original professionals who played for Bristol City in their first year of renouncing amateurism 30 years ago
George Livingston the new trainer for Bradford City
June 18, 1928 Mr. George Livingston, the old Rangers trainer, has accepted a similar position with Bradford City. (Source: Evening Telegraph: June 18, 1928)
New trainer for Glasgow Rangers
August 14, 1927 James Kerr, trainer to Clydebank F.C., has been appointed trainer to the Rangers F.C. He takes the place of George Livingston, who
Season preview 1927/28 – Barrow F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 1 – 1927 Barrow are optimistic in face of the difficulties which have continually beset them, and are hoping to thrive. There are
Season preview 1927/28 – Lincoln City F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 1 – 1927 Lincoln City have made few changes compared with previous seasons. Indeed except in goal, they may reopen with the side
Season preview 1927/28 – Chesterfield Town F.C. (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 1 – 1927 Chesterfield have learnt the wisdom of embarking on the season quietly instead of boldly announcing their promotion ambitions. They are
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