Saturday, April 29 – 1950 While rain drove the thousands of cup final fans into shops, cafes, museums and buses for shelter to-day, the ticket
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Cup pitch race against time
Friday, April 28 – 1950 Mr. Percy Young, head groundsman at Wembley Stadium, has won his race against time in the preparation of the pitch
Chesterfield Town in bus smash close to Liverpool
Saturday, December 22 – 1945 The Chesterfield Football team had an alarming experience on Saturday when the motor-coach in which they were travelling to Liverpool
Liverpool v Austria Wien 4-2 (Friendly: December 13, 1933)
December 13, 1933 Match: Friendly, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:15. Liverpool – FK Austria Wien 4-2 (4-1). Attendance: 20,000. Referee: Mr. H.E. Hull (Burnley); linesmen: Messrs:
The power of a referee
Monday, January 9 – 1922 A curious incident happened last week in the course of the League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool at St.
Burslem Port Vale v Liverpool 2-3 (League match: September 1, 1917)
September 1, 1917 Key note: “Last season’s champions of the Lancashire section opened the present campaign with a very creditable victory over Burslem Port Vale
Bury v Liverpool 3-4 (League match: October 28, 1916)
October 28, 1916 Match: Lancashire Section, Gigg Lane. Bury – Liverpool 3-4 (1-1). Attendance: 1,000. Referee: Mr. W.J. Heath; linesmen: Messrs. T.W. Wilson and F.G.
Rochdale came from behind to win
January 17, 1916 Having basked in Fortune’s smile at Stockport a week ago, Liverpool saw something of the frown of the goddess at Rochdale on
Liverpool v Preston North End 0-2 (League match: January 1, 1916)
January 1, 1916 Match: Lancashire Section, principal tournament, at Anfield, kick off: 14:30. Liverpool – Preston North End 0-2 (0-1). Attendance: 8,000. Referee: Mr. R.
Burnley v Liverpool 5-2 (League match: March 14, 1914)
March 14, 1914 Match: Football League, First Division, at Turf Moor, kick-off: 15:30. Burnley – Liverpool 5-2 (2-1). Attendance: 16,000; gate receipts: £329. Referee: Mr.
Clearing the pitch for snow
January 14, 1913 The Ground Committee of the Liverpool Football Club met to-day and decided that it would be unwise to clear the snow from
Sunderland v Liverpool 4-0 (League match: January 2, 1911)
January 2, 1911 Key note: “The display of the Wearside team against Liverpool at Roker Park yesterday was a striking contrast to that they have
A great victory for Liverpool against Manchester United
November 28, 1910 Liverpool treated their supporters to their best display of the season on Saturday at Anfield, when the Reds made up for previous
Newcastle United v Liverpool 1-3 (League match: April 16, 1910)
April 16, 1910 Match: Football League, First Division, at St. James’ Park, kick-off: 15:30. Newcastle United – Liverpool 1-3 (0-3). Attendance: 20,000. Referee: Mr. A.W.
Nuggets from Cricket and Football Field (January 1, 1910)
January 1, 1910 * Jim Harrop was sent off the field on Saturday – by Billy Hughes. The last named did not enhance his reputation
Rheumatic worries for James Bradley
September 12, 1908 James Bradley (of Liverpool) has not gone full speed ahead in his early games; nor is this to be wondered at, for
Anfield Happenings (February 29, 1908)
February 29, 1908 Liverpool undone. The hopes and the fears of the supporters of Liverpool are now set at rest for this season at all
Liverpudliana: By Richard Samuel (February 29, 1908)
February 29, 1908 Liverpool’s Good Bye. It is an ill wind that blows nobody good. Newcastle United will hear me out in this – as
Liverpool v Blackburn Rovers 0-2 (League match: January 5, 1907)
January 5, 1907 Match: Football League, First Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:30. Liverpool – Blackburn Rovers 0-2 (0-0). Attendance: 15,000. Referee: Mr. D. Hammond. Liverpool
Bolton Wanderers v Liverpool 3-0 (League match: January 1, 1907)
January 1, 1907 Key note: “There seems to me to be something wrong with the Anfield works. Liverpool have not scored a goal this holiday-time.
Weather chaos for Liverpool
December 31, 1906 Liverpool is suffering severely from the telegraphic and telephonic breakdown as a result of the heavy snowfalls. The eleven trunk telephone-wires between
The Stoke match postponed
December 29, 1906 It was found impossible to clear the snow off the Stoke ground Saturday morning, at the match against Liverpool was postponed. Liverpool
Liverpudliana: By Richard Samuel (October 6, 1906)
October 6, 1906 Everton in arrears Once again have Everton risen nobly to the occasion in the day of battle against the rival house of
Manchester United took an early bath
Wednesday, October 3 – 1906 As some misunderstanding may have prevailed concerning the alleged refusal of the Manchester United players to turn out near the
Stray mems from Merseyside (August 18, 1906)
August 18, 1906 * During the past week or so rain has fallen copiously in these parts, and this is a source of pleasure to
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