1906 Sheriff of London Charity Shield

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1906 Sheriff of London Charity Shield
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Liverpool F.C. team photo, showing the Sheriff of London Charity Shield trophy
EventSheriff of London Charity Shield
Liverpool Corinthian
5 1
Date1906
VenueCraven Cottage, London
RefereeP R Harrower
Attendance22,000
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The 1906 Sheriff of London Charity Shield was the ninth Sheriff of London Charity Shield, contested for the first time by Liverpool F.C. and the 8th time by Corinthian. The match was eagerly anticipated due to Corinthian having only lost a single match in the season and Liverpool being widely regarded as among the best teams in the country.[1]

Build-up[]

Before the game, both sides were understood to be eager to secure the trophy, with the Corinthians being particularly anxious to possess it after having had to surrender it the year before to Sheffield Wednesday.[2] Liverpool were described by The Morning Post as being "the most consistent professional side of the year",[3] while the Corinthians were described by the Evening Mail as having "one of their greatest years"[4] and by The Sportsman as having had "an exceptional season".[5]

Reports suggested that despite strong winds, the weather conditions were perfect and that both sides were at full strength.[6]

Match[]

The first goal of the game by Hewitt was described by the Staffordshire Sentinel as a "brilliant goal", while both keepers had many shots to save during the 1st half. Liverpool led 2-0 at half-time with goals from Hewitt and Raybould.[7]

The display from Corinthian was regarded as disappointing, only looking dangerous when the game was near concluded. Liverpool's performance in the 2nd half was superb, adding a further 3 goals to the single one scored by S. S. Harris for Corinthian.[1] It was difficult to pick out any individual performances, as according to the Globe newspaper, "the defence was perfect, the forwards worked with ease and precision, while the halves, especially Raisbeck, were much too good for the Corinthian forwards".[8] Rev W. Blackburn of Corithian was considered to be "quite out of form" by one match reporter, suggesting his uncertainty affected the whole defence and was directly at fault for Liverpool's third goal.[9] Blackburn, described as being "usually a very fine player", failed to check Liverpool's attack and continually balked at goalkeeper Rowlandson. Despite that, the Corinthian half-backs worked hard, despite their forwards getting "no luck".[10]

The game would be the only time Liverpool contested the Sheriff of London Charity Shield in what would be the penultimate contest in the competition. Arthur Kinnaird, 11th Lord Kinnaird presented the shield and medals to the victors. A gate receipt revenue of £776 was also a new record for the competition.[11] Earnings from the game allowed for a donation of $4000 from the promoters to charitable causes.[12]

Details[]

Liverpool5–1Corinthian
Hewitt Goal 23', 55', 70'
Raybould Goal 26'
Hunt Goal 75' (o.g.)		 S. Harris Goal 87'
Attendance: 22,000[11]
Referee: P R Harrower
Liverpool
GK England Sam Hardy
FB England Alf West
FB Scotland Billy Dunlop
HB Wales Maurice Parry
HB Scotland Alex Raisbeck (c)
HB England James Bradley
FW England Arthur Goddard
FW England Jack Parkinson
FW England Joe Hewitt
FW England Sam Raybould
FW England Jack Cox
Manager:
Tom Watson
Corinthian
GK England Tom Rowlandson
FB England W.U. Timmins
FB Rev. W. Blackburn
HB J. D. Craig
HB Wales Morgan Morgan-Owen (c)
HB England Kenneth Hunt
FW England Gilbert Vassall
FW S. H. Day
FW England G. S. Harris
FW England Stanley Harris
FW England Gordan Wright
Manager:

References[]

  1. ^ a b c Corbett (ed.), B. O. Annals of the Corinthian Football Club, page 176. LONGMANS, GREEN, AND CO. Retrieved 27 January 2017.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  2. ^ "Last Saturday of Football: Corinthians and the League Champions (Anxious)". The Morning Post. 28 April 1906. p. 3. (preview) – via British Newspaper Archive.
  3. ^ "Last Saturday of Football: Corinthians and the League Champions (Consistent)". The Morning Post. 28 April 1906. p. 3. (preview) – via British Newspaper Archive.
  4. ^ "Association Football: The Sheriff of London Charity Shield". Evening Mail. 30 April 1906. p. 7. (preview) – via British Newspaper Archive.
  5. ^ "Corinthian vs Liverpool: Notes and Comments". The Sportsman. 28 April 1906. p. 3. (preview) – via British Newspaper Archive.
  6. ^ "Sheriff of London Shield". Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer. 30 April 1906. p. 5. (preview) – via British Newspaper Archive.
  7. ^ "Sheriff of London Shield". Staffordshire Sentinel. 28 April 1906. p. 3. (preview). Retrieved 27 July 2021 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  8. ^ "Sports and Pastimes". The Globe (London). 30 April 1906. p. 8. (preview) – via British Newspaper Archive.
  9. ^ "Sheriff of London's Charity Shield: Match Report". The Observer. 29 April 1906. p. 8.
  10. ^ "Sheriff of London Charity Shield: The Times Match Report". The Times. 30 April 1906. p. 7.
  11. ^ a b "Corinthians v Liverpool, Charity Shield". Play Up Liverpool. Retrieved 22 July 2021.
  12. ^ "English Football". Fall River Globe. 20 September 1906. p. 7.
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