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Elisha Scott by Elisha Scott

Published in Manitoba Free Press, Winnipeg, Canada on 23 October 1929.

The Seven-Year Itch: The Story Of Liverpool’s 1972-73 Season

Chris Wood's review of Steve Horton's book about Liverpool's 1972-73 First Division Championship and UEFA Cup triumph.

Shut yer gob, wack!

How was it to be among the Liverpool crowd in 1967? A reporter tried to experience it one afternoon. Published in conjunction with kjellhanssen.com.

It is better to be a live sparrow than a stuffed eagle

Kjellhanssen.com brings us back to Melwood in August 1977 when there were many legends around, including the newly-signed Kenny Dalglish.

Liverpool’s 1914 FA Cup final through the ears of a blind man

In conjunction with kjellhanssen.com an astounding account of a blind man who "heard" the FA Cup final in 1914.

Liverpool History Now in eBook Format

120 years after Liverpool’s first game – an 8-0 win over Higher Walton at Anfield in the Lancashire League – deCoubertin Books are delighted to announce publication of an acclaimed account of LFC history in eBook format.

Pop-singing goalkeeper shot to pieces at Anfield

In conjunction with kjellhanssen.com we present to you Petar Radenkovic who was not disheartened despite picking the ball eight times from his net at Anfield.

Nuri Sahin in profile

A profile of Nuri Şahin who will no doubt strengthen Liverpool's ranks considerably. Also included a great video that gives us a glimpse at his fantastic career to date.

The King's Last Stand

Chris Wood's review of "The King’s Last Stand: The Final March With Kenny’s Army" by David Usher.

Brendan Rodgers - Liverpool's Ulsterman takes over

In being officially unveiled on 1 June 2012 as the man to replace Kenny Dalglish as manager of team affairs at Liverpool Football Club, 39-year-old Ulsterman Brendan Rodgers became the club’s youngest appointee to that position since Graeme Souness arrived as a 37-year-old in 1991.

Gary Ablett: The Game of My Life

In essence this is a happy story because Gary Ablett was able to play football at a high level for many years. But it is not a story with a happy ending.

Cup final blues yet victorious by Wooltonian

An excerpt from Derby Day Trilogy written by Wooltonian focusing on two FA Cup finals.

Liverpool and Everton clash in an FA Cup semi-final

The tension was more than palpable when Merseyside neighbours Liverpool and Everton were drawn against each other in the FA Cup semi-finals in 1950.

All you need to know about the opposition!

We have created individual pages for each team that Liverpool have faced in their illustrious history or done business with, 637 in total.

Opposition line-ups

LFChistory.net is thrilled to announce that its vast database now includes every single opposition player who has faced Liverpool Football Club since the first League season in 1893-1894. To date that is no less than 13,352 players!

Glen Johnson interview in the Daily Mail

From the Daily Mail on 7th March 2012. By IAN LADYMAN.

Peter Thompson - Shankly's wing wizard

Exclusive interview published in 2012.

Dominic Matteo: In my Defence

Matteo's story is an interesting one where he has opened his heart and spoken very honestly about what he has achieved and, just as importantly, what he learnt from battling with the negative influences that surround the game.

The Didi Man: My Love Affair with Liverpool

This book will make you laugh and occasionally cry (apart from crying with laughter, that is!) but above everything else it will make you glad that you read it as it's filled with warmth and happiness.

On the March with Kenny's Army

Co-author Gary Shaw co-wrote “At The End Of The Storm”, which told the story of Liverpool winning the first championship after WWII. So he knew exactly how to approach a project like this.

Reaction to the Complete Record

We want to share with you some of the feedback we've been receiving since the release of our book "Liverpool: The Complete Record."

A unique Gerrard poster for free with our book!

"Buy Liverpool: The Complete Record" before 31 December at deCoubertin books and get a FREE limited edition Steven Gerrard Print!

The Team of All the Macs

Alan Wilson’s “Team Of All The Macs” concentrates on the deliberate recruitment of Scottish players as the fledging Liverpool Football Club attempted to make an immediate impact.

1950 Cup final profiles

From a souvenir brochure dedicated to the Liverpool players who fought for the FA Cup 1950.

The current transfer value of Liverpool players since 1992

Graeme Riley, on whose meticulous research the excellent Pay As You Play was based and has published the annual Football in Europe, has joined the LFChistory team and will provide us with data that will enable us to go into much further detail on the site.

Pepe: My Autobiography

A ‘good’ footballer might have an autobiography published after his career is over; a ‘great’ like Gerrard can get away with it while they are still playing and Royalty like Kenny Dalglish can publish a book any time they please. We can comfortably put José Manuel Reina into the second category.

All On Red

A review of “All On Red” (10 Years At Anfield : A Liverpool Fan’s Dream Job) by Frank Gamble.

Listen to the Anfield Wrap

We were on the brilliant Anfield Wrap podcast today with the usual suspects along with actor Scot Williams, impersonator Darren Farley and journalist Rory Smith.

Interview with Arnie in Liverpool Echo

The co-author of "Liverpool: The Complete Record" and Editor of LFChistory.net, Arnie Baldursson, was interviewed by the Liverpool Echo.

Liverpool: The Complete Record review from Well Red

Review of Liverpool: The Complete Record by Jacqueline Wadsworth, granddaughter of Liverpool hard man, Walter Wadsworth, from the excellent Well Red magazine.

Listen to Shankly's memorial service

30 years ago today Liverpool's greatest, Bill Shankly, died after suffering a heart attack.

Interview with Arnie in LFC Weekly

An interview with our editor, Arnie Baldursson, recently published in Liverpool FC's weekly magazine.

Sebastian Coates - A giant of a man!

Despite his young age, Sebastián Coates Nion already possesses quite a detailed CV.

Joe Fagan: Reluctant Champion

New book on Joe Fagan relies on the meticulous notes Joe maintained and the painstaking way his grandson Andrew and respected LFC author Mark Platt have pieced together the jigsaw of his remarkable life.

Roy Hodgson's six month stewardship in quotes

By Brian Kettle at This is Anfield.

First ever Reds boss honoured

John McKenna was rightfully honoured by a commemorative plaque in his native Ireland. Published on 22nd Aug 2011 on LFC.tv.

In memory of the 77 in Norway and the 96!

Anyone who attends a competitive match at Anfield knows that there are always dozens maybe hundreds of Norwegians present too. Now we share a tragic bond with our cousins across the North Sea.

The story of the Liverpool FC crest

The crest of Liverpool Football Club is known worldwide. One may wonder how it came into existence and developed through time to become what it is today.

So much more than a book of statistics

An early review of Liverpool: The Complete Record.

Liverpool's latest recruit: Stewart Downing

If Kenny Dalglish was prepared to return early from Liverpool’s tour of the Far East with the purpose of finalising the Downing deal, that should tell us all we need to know.

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