Archie Rawlings

The Dundee Courier described Rawlings' qualities in June 1920. "Rawling depends largely on his great speed for beating his man, but he possesses a deadly right foot, which is as accurate with centres as it is powerful with shots for the net. Rawlings appears eminently suited for the English game, his height and pace being likely to stand him in good stead." Rawlings had an eventful career before joining Liverpool. He played his only England international in a 2-0 win against Belgium in Brussels in May 1921. He starred in Preston North End's FA Cup run in 1922, scoring one and creating another in the semis against Tottenham. Unfortunately for him Preston lost to Huddersfield Town 1-0 in the final. Tall and powerful winger Rawlings joined champions Liverpool in March 1924, after playing 147 games in four years for struggling first division Preston. Rawlings was brought in to replace the great Billy Lacey who was in his last season at the club. Rawlings made his Liverpool debut in a 0-0 draw against Blackburn on 15 March, the first of 11 consecutive games he was picked for until the end of the season. Liverpool finished a disappointing twelfth. A year later Rawlings only missed two matches and contributed seven useful goals from his wide position as the club improved their League standing by eight places. After playing in ten of the opening 11 games of the 1925/26 season, Rawlings lost his place to Cyril Oxley and only figured twice in the second half of the season.