Wednesday, December 25 – 1940 Norwich City broke all scoring records in the English League yesterday with a remarkable victory over Brighton and Hove Albion,
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Former Liverpool trialist missing in action
July 15, 1940 Centre forward for Shelton United during the 1938-39 season, Gunner Richard Siddall (29), of the Royal Artillery, of Elton Road, Derby, has
Cooper killed in an accident
Tuesday, June 25 – 1940 One of the finest full backs English football has known and one of the nicest of men, Tommy Cooper, idol
Liverpool football in Dunkirk epic
Tuesday, June 25 – 1940 His vessel defied non-stop bombing. Liverpool Football Club’s full back, Jim Harley – now Seaman Harley of the Royal Navy
Football scheme and club views
Wednesday, May 8 – 1940 The Football League today announce a scheme for season 1940-41 for acceptance by the clubs. The 88 clubs are divided
Bill Shankly to coach juniors
March 21, 1940 Preston North End have shown greater enterprise devising a scheme to encourage and coach junior players than any other Football League club.
Liverpool suggest new League structure
Tuesday, February 13 – 1940 Liverpool Football Club have submitted a scheme to the Football League regarding the constitution of the Leagues in season 1940-41,
On the same side now
Friday, February 9 – 1940 Ted Drake (left), famous Arsenal centre-forward, on guard at an RAF depot in England. He has just relieved Sam Bartram
British Army XI at Anfield
Wednesday, February 7 – 1940 Liverpool F.C. yesterday accepted the invitation to stage the Red Cross Fund match between the Football League and the British
British Army want to play at Anfield
Tuesday, February 6 – 1940 Liverpool F.C. directors are to consider an invitation to stage a match at Anfield between the British Army and the
British Army team to meet France
Wednesday January 3 – 1940 The British Army football team to meet the French Army in Paris on February 11 includes 10 Internationals and an
Matt Busby in the Army
October 11, 1939 Matt Busby, the Liverpool F.C. captain, will not be available for further matches this season. He has been appointed sergeant-instructor to the
No training being done
September 11, 1939 Liverpool players who are available are still reporting to the ground day by day in case they are required. No training is
Cinemas and football grounds to open in some areas
September 9, 1939 Ban to remain on Merseyside. The Government has decided to permit theatres, cinemas, football grounds and other places of entertainment in neutral
Scratch football matches
Friday, September 8 – 1939 Mr. S.F. Rous, secretary of the English Football Association, said last night: “Friendly matches at which it is not anticipated
Football entirely suspended
Friday, September 8 – 1939 Association’s statement The Football Association yesterday issued the following statement: – “In accordance with the Proclamation by his Majesty’s Government,
"Play Up, Liverpool" 
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