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Testimonial

Anfield | Monday 8 January 1894

Liverpool 2 - 0 Burnley

Goals

Notes

  • Testimonial for: William McGregor
  • McOwen, McLean, McCartney, M.McQueen, McQue, McBride, Gordon, Dick, Henderson, Stott, H.McQueen.

    Patrick Gordon's goal was in the first half.

    Artic conditions had a detrimental effect on the attendance and those conditions also affected the quality of the play.

    This game was a testimonial game played in aid of William McGregor who was the pioneer of the Football League system. Many testimonial games were played throughout the United Kingdom to support William McGregor who resigned his position as the President of the Football League in 1893. Some clubs actually opposed the fund however they still contributed in helping to support William McGregor.

Other details

Attendance: 300
Half-time score: 1 - 0
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