The season ahead (The Athletic News)
Monday, August 27 – 1894 In the Liverpool district the football craze appears to be as keen as ever: indeed, it is questionable whether the public are not even more anxious for the “1st” than in any...
View ArticleLFC’s first meeting with W.B.A. – The Stoney Lane-massacre
Saturday, September 15 – 1894 Match: Football League, 1st Division, at Stoney Lane West Bromwich Albion – Liverpool 5-0 (3-0) Attendance: 6,000 Referee: Mr. T.S. Ashmole. The Liverpool Eleven: McCann;...
View ArticleThe first ever League derby
Saturday, October 13 – 1894 Match: Football League, 1st Division, at Goodison Park, kick-off: 15:30. Everton – Liverpool 3-0 (1-0). Attendance: 40,000; gate receipt: £1,026 (new League record) Referee:...
View ArticleBill Perkins saves the day
Tuesday, December 25 – 1900 Match: Football League, 1st Division, at Anfield, kick-off: 14:00. Liverpool – Derby County 0-0 (0-0). Attendance: 20,000. Referee: Mr. R. Roberts. Liverpool (2-3-5): Bill...
View ArticleHugh McQueen signs for Gainsborough
Thursday, August 7 – 1902 An old Liverpool and Derby County favourite, Hugh McQueen, who spent last season with Queen’s Park Rangers, has recently thrown in his lot with the Gainsborough. McQueen, in...
View ArticleMcQueen and Fairfoull for Kilmarnock
Friday, September 30 – 1904 The Kilmarnock officials have been on the lookout for a couple of big forwards, as their front rank, while clever enough, has lacked the strength necessary in everyday...
View ArticleHugh McQueen signs for Hibernian
Friday, January 13 – 1905 The Hibs yesterday added to their list Hugh McQueen, of Leith and Derby County, who was recently tried by Kilmarnock. He figured in to-day’s team against Morton. (The Evening...
View ArticleTragic end for William Walker
Wednesday, January 23 – 1907 Footballers will regret to learn of the tragic death of Willie Walker, the veteran Leith Athletic player which took place in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary yesterday afternoon....
View ArticleLiverpool manager has a leg amputated
Saturday, March 15 – 1924 Our opening note must be one of deep sympathy with the unfortunate and regrettable accident which occurred to Mr. Matt McQueen a little time ago, and which has led to the...
View ArticleHugh McQueen passes away at home
Monday, April 10 – 1944 Mr. Hugh McQueen, who played for Liverpool, Queen’s Park Rangers, and Derby County, for whom he appeared in two cup finals, died to-day at his Norwich home, aged 76. He had...
View ArticleHugh McQueen transferred to Derby County
Wednesday, June 12 – 1895 Supporters of the Derby County FC will be gratified to learn that the negotiations which have been proceeding with Liverpool and Aston Villa regarding the transfers of certain...
View ArticleLiverpool Casuals to act as Liverpool Reserves
Saturday, June 22 – 1895 Liverpool possess sixteen players of undoubted ability, most of whom have been severely tried and not found wanting. They do not intend to run a reserve team this coming...
View ArticleA new league record
Monday, 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 generally. The phenomenal sum and indicates...
View ArticleHugh McQueen for Derby County
Wednesday, August 7 – 1895 Both Jimmy Stevenson and John Miller are Clyde men, and played for that famous Scotch team last season. Miller is a forward of exceptional ability, and can play either centre...
View ArticleLiverpool v Derby County at Anfield
Saturday, October 23 – 1897 The League – Division 1. Liverpool v Derby County, at Anfield-road. Kick-off at 3.15 p.m. The following will play for Liverpool – Harry Storer, goal; Archie Goldie and Tom...
View ArticleLiverpool v Derby County 4-2 (League match)
Saturday, October 23 – 1897 Match: Football League 1st Division, at Anfield, kick off: 15:15. Liverpool – Derby County 4-2 (2-0). Attendance: 12,000. Referee: Mr. J. Tunnicliffe. Liverpool (2-3-5):...
View ArticleMr. John McKenna’s long service
Monday, January 20 – 1919 The President of the Football League, Mr. John McKenna, greatly distinguished himself in the interview with the professional players. To conduct an argument with about 70...
View ArticleGainsborough Trinity v Glossop 1-1 (League match: April 25, 1903)
April 25, 1903 Match: Football League, Second Division, at Northolme (Gainsborough). Gainsborough Trinity – Glossop 1-1. Attendance: 4,000. Referee: Mr. F. Bye; Linesmen: Messrs: A.E. Green and G.W....
View ArticleHugh McQueen to coach Norwich City
August 4, 1908 Hugh McQueen, brother of Mr. Matt McQueen, will act as trainer to the Norwich City team. He was a rare good outside left for Liverpool a decade ago. (Sheffield Evening Telegraph: August...
View ArticleMatt McQueen: Liverpool F.C.’s choice
February 19, 1923 After careful examination of an extraordinary number of applications for the post of team-manager to the Liverpool Association Club, now threatening to establish a post-war record as...
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