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Billy Liddell: Emperor of Merseyside

December 23, 1957 kjehan

December 23, 1957 Here is the happiest Soccer story of the year, with sensational goodwill; bursting out all over. It happened at a Liverpool boardroom

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The death of Jack Baynton

May 17, 1939 kjehan

May 17, 1939 Mr. John Baynton, whose death has occurred at Alfreton, Derbyshire, in his eightieth year, was one of the founders of Wolverhampton Wanderers

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Men behind the scenes: Mr. Ike Robinson

January 26, 1939 kjehan

January 26, 1939 The caption above is not quite an accurate description of Mr. Ike Robinson, honorary treasurer of the Liverpool County FA, for his

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Death of Arthur Kingscott

June 19, 1937 kjehan

June 19, 1937 Death of Long Eaton ex-referee. Famous football personality. Mr. Arthur Kingscott, of Nether Field, New Sawley, Long Eaton, former treasurer to the

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Liverpool accept invitation to join Mid-Week League

June 14, 1933 kjehan

June 14, 1933 The Northern Mid-Week League financial statement for last season shows a very slight gain. The balance to the credit of the League

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The death of John Herbert McLaughlin

August 11, 1909 kjehan

August 11, 1909 By the death of Mr. John Herbert McLaughlin, chairman of the Celtic Football Club, a well-known figure in Scottish Athletics has been

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Season preview 1908-09: Linfield F.C. (Belfast Telegraph)

August 31, 1908 kjehan

August 31, 1908 No club stands the vicissitudes of time like the champions. Since its inception consistency has characterised its wonderful career. Up Windsor way

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Season preview 1908-09: Cliftonville F.C. (Belfast Telegraph)

August 31, 1908 kjehan

August 31, 1908 Up Solitude way they are distinctly proud of those imperishable traditions that are the glorious inheritance of a distinguished club, a club

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Meet the referee: Mr. A.J. Barker (Hanley)

October 13, 1902 kjehan

October 13, 1902 If there is a referee who covers ground quicker than any other, he is Mr. A.J. Barker. This is his own oft-expressed

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St. Johnstone’s team – notes on players

October 3, 1901 kjehan

Thursday, October 3 – 1901 Noble Macpherson (goalkeeper), first played for his village team of Scone; a fit successor to the Saints’ former goalkeepers, Ferry

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£400 raised at the Theatrical Gala 1900

April 6, 1900 kjehan

Friday, April 6 – 1900 The final meeting of the General Council of the Liverpool Theatrical Gala, recently held on the Liverpool Football Ground in

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The Theatrical Gala once again a success

December 9, 1896 kjehan

Wednesday, December 9 – 1896 A meeting was held yesterday at the Alexandra Hotel, Dale-street, of the executive-committee of the Annual Theatrical Football Gala, when

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A new league record

October 15, 1894 kjehan

October 15, 1894 Well it’s a record – £1026; prodigious would Dominic Sampeson describe the proceeds. So will Dicky Sams and so will the people

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Lancashire League meeting (December 1, 1892)

December 1, 1892 kjehan

December 1, 1892 A meeting of the Lancashire League Committee was held at the Saddle Inn, Bolton, last night. The match between Nelson and West

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John Houlding elected president of Liverpool F.C.

March 28, 1892 kjehan

March 28, 1892 That the newly formed Liverpool Association Football Club will be duly affiliated by the Football Council is now virtually settled. Information in

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The first meeting of Liverpool F.C.

March 25, 1892 kjehan

March 25, 1892 At a meeting of the members of this recently formed club, the following appointments were made: – President Mr Houlding; chairman Mr

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Sunderland F.C. 1891-92

March 12, 1892 kjehan

March 12, 1892 (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News: March 12, 1892) Sunderland F.C. 1891-1892 Back row (left to right): Tom Porteous, Hugh Wilson, Ned Doig,

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The funeral of Hugh Darroch (Celtic F.C.)

September 14, 1891 kjehan

September 14, 1891 A Requiem Mass was sung by Father Trawley in St. Alphonsus’ Church on Monday for the repose of the soul of Mr.

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Summer work at Anfield

August 16, 1890 kjehan

Saturday, August 16 – 1890 With the vast interest now taken by the public all over the country in Association football, it is only natural

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Blackburn Rovers Football Club 1889-90

March 29, 1890 kjehan

March 29, 1890 For eight time in nine years Lancashire is to-day represented in the final tie of the competition for the Football Association Challenge

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The start of a new season at Everton Football Club

September 2, 1889 kjehan

September 2, 1889 Everton have been hard at work, bring their house in order. Every effort has been made to obtain the best materials and

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Everton F.C.: The annual meeting of 1885

May 18, 1885 kjehan

May 18, 1885 The annual general meeting of the Everton Football Club was held at the Sandon Hotel, Anfield on Monday evening about 100 members

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The birth of Burnley Football Club

May 18, 1882 kjehan

Thursday, May 18 – 1882 The Burnley Rovers Football Club. – A special meeting of this club was held on Thursday evening, at the Bull

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Football Club for Birkenhead

August 19, 1879 kjehan

August 19, 1879 At a numerable-attended meeting, held at the British workmen’ Chester-Street, Birkenhead, Mr. M. Bethall in the chair with the Association Union rules.

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The formation of the Football Association (the FA)

October 26, 1863 kjehan

October 26, 1863 Last evening a somewhat numerous and influential meeting of the captains or other representatives of the football clubs of the metropolis and

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