John Houlding - Wikipedia
WebJohn Houlding (c. August 1833 – 17 March 1902) was an English businessman, most notable for being Lord Mayor of Liverpool, and the founder of Liverpool Football Club. In November 2017, Houlding was commemorated with a bronze bust outside Anfield to mark the 125th anniversary of Liverpool F.C. Biography
The forgotten legacy of John Houlding: The man who created Merseyside ...
WebOct 11, 2020 · The Man Who Created Merseyside Football: John Houlding, Founding Father of Liverpool and Everton. The name John Houlding will forever be most associated with Liverpool Football Club.
Liverpool F.C. - Wikipedia
WebJohn Houlding, the founder of Liverpool F.C. Liverpool F.C. was founded following a dispute between the Everton committee and John Houlding, club president and owner of the land at Anfield. After eight years at the stadium, Everton relocated to Goodison Park in 1892 and Houlding founded Liverpool F.C. to play at Anfield.
History of Liverpool F.C. (1892–1959) - Wikipedia
WebFounded in 1878, Everton moved to Anfield in 1884, a facility owned by the club's president, John Houlding, a former Lord Mayor of Liverpool. In 1892 a dispute arose between Houlding and the Everton board of directors, over the club's tenancy of the ground.
On demand: The life and times of John Houlding - Liverpool FC
WebFans can take a journey through the life of John Houlding in a new mini-documentary after a statue of the club's founder was recently unveiled at Anfield. Houlding was president of Everton Football Club and became embroiled in the turmoil which engulfed the club in 1892.
John Houlding, Anfield and the vote that birthed Liverpool FC
WebMarch 15 marks the anniversary of the vote that ultimately birthed the Liverpool FC we know and love today. March 15, 1892 saw John Houlding deemed unfit to run Everton Football Club, with a...
HOULDING, John [1833 - 1902] - liverpoolfootprint.co.uk
WebIn November 2018 a bust of Houlding was unveiled outside Anfield as part of the commemoration of the 125 th anniversary of Liverpool F.C.’s founding.
50 Men Who Made LFC: John Houlding - Liverpool FC
Web50 Men Who Made LFC: John Houlding. LFC. Without this man there would be no Liverpool Football Club - it's as simple as that. A self-made local businessman and politician who would later become Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Houlding owned a brewery and string of pubs, including the now-famous Sandon.
Tribute to John Houlding, founder of Liverpool Football Club, …
WebNov 29, 2018 · Sculptor Tom Murphy with his bust of Liverpool FC founder John Houlding. Photo by Colin Lane. She added: "John Houlding is arguably responsible for the footballing legacy of this city –...
1891-1892: A new perspective on the birth of Liverpool FC
Web1891-1892: A new perspective on the birth of Liverpool FC. A cartoon in Liverpool Review in 1892 highlighted King John's fall from grace at Everton. The text beneath the picture says: Moral - A "King" may be knocked down in various ways. If we were a "King" we would prefer the blow came from another than a football quarter.
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