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Tag: Willie Groves

The death of Alex “Sandy” McMahon

January 25, 1916 kjehan

January 25, 1916 The announcement of the death in Glasgow Royal Infirmary of Alex “Sandy” McMahon, the Hibernian, Celtic, and Scottish forward, recalls a player

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The death of Willie Groves

February 13, 1908 kjehan

February 13, 1908 The death is announced at Edinburgh of William Groves (Willie Groves), who in the late eighties and early nineties was a well-known

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Phases of football: The transfer system

September 21, 1907 kjehan

September 21, 1907 The transfer system as we know it has been evolved through time and the necessities of a complex situation, the whole being

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Aston Villa helping West Bromwich

July 9, 1894 kjehan

July 9, 1894 Aston Villa have offered to play a match for the benefit of their neighbours at West Bromwich. This is a very kindly

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Will William McCann play for Liverpool F.C.?

March 20, 1894 kjehan

March 20, 1894 It is stated in Scotch football circles that Jack Reynolds and Willie Groves, of Aston Villa, have signed for next season for

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Meeting of the Football League (June 16, 1893)

June 16, 1893 kjehan

June 16, 1893 The first meeting of the Management Committee of the Football League was held at Nottingham on Friday, and lasted over four hours.

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English League v Scottish League 2-2 (Inter League: April 11, 1892)

April 11, 1892 kjehan

April 11, 1892 International: Inter League, at Pike’s Lane (Bolton). English League – Scottish League 2-2 (1-0) (match played 2 x 40 mins.). Attendance: 12,000.

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West Bromwich v Aston Villa 3-0 (English FA Cup Final: March 19, 1892)

March 19, 1892 kjehan

March 19, 1892 Match: English FA Cup, Final, at Kennington Oval, kick-off: 16:00. West Bromwich – Aston Villa 3-0 (2-0). Attendance: 25,000. Referee: Mr. J.C.

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West Bromwich Albion 1891-92

February 6, 1892 kjehan

February 6, 1892 (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News: February 6, 1892) West Bromwich Albion F.C. 1891-1892. Back row (left to right): R.J. Hughes (Committeeman), J.

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Queen’s Park v Celtic 3-2 (Glasgow Cup Final: December 14, 1889)

December 14, 1889 kjehan

December 14, 1889 Match: Glasgow Cup Final, at Cathkin Park, kick-off: 14:30. Queen’s Park – Celtic 3-2 (2-2). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. Park. Queen’s Park

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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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Andrew Hannah for Everton

July 19, 1889 kjehan

Friday, July 19 – 1889 After considerable negotiation the Everton Football Club Committee have secured the following well-known players for their team to play for

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Third Lanark v Celtic 2-1 (FA Cup Final, replay, February 9, 1889)

February 9, 1889 kjehan

February 9, 1889 Match: FA Cup Final, at Hampden Park, kick-off: 15:30. Third Lanark – Celtic 2-1 (1-0). Attendance: 13,000; gate receipts: £799. Refere: Mr.

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Third Lanark v Celtic 3-0 (FA Cup Final: February 2, 1889)

February 2, 1889 kjehan

February 2, 1889 Match: FA Cup Final, at Hampden Park, kick-off: 15:00. Third Lanark – Celtic 3-0 (1-0). Attendance: 17,000; gate receipts: £920. Refere: Mr.

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Scotland v Wales 5-1 (International: March 10, 1888)

March 10, 1888 kjehan

March 10, 1888 International: British Championship, at Easter Road (Edinburgh). Scotland – Wales 5-1 (3-1). Attendance: 8,000. Referee: Mr. John Clegg (English FA). Scotland (2-3-5):

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