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Liverpool Football Club is a professional football club based in Liverpool, England.The club competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football.Founded in 1892, the club joined the Football League the following year and has played its home games at Anfield since its formation.
History of Liverpool F.C. (1892–1959) – The club was founded in 1892 following a split from Everton F.C. and joined the Football League in 1893. The appointment of Tom Watson as manager resulted in the club's first successful period, in which they won two League Championships.
The original kit that Liverpool wore upon their foundation until 1894. Founded in 1878, Everton moved to Anfield in 1884, a facility owned by the club's president, John Houlding, a former Lord Mayor of Liverpool.
Formed by breakaway from another club [110] 1877 sometimes claimed, however club states "founded in 1887 on the back of a breakaway from local outfit St John's FC" 44 1887 [111] Barnsley: League One: Founded as "Barnsley St. Peter's" on 17 September 1887, [111] but subsequently dropped the "St. Peter's" in 1897. 45 1887 [112] Cheltenham Town ...
Liverpool first participated in European competition during the 1964–65 season, a season which represented Liverpool's first FA Cup triumph. [6] They won their first European trophy, the UEFA Cup, during the 1972–73 season. [7] The club won the European Cup during the 1976–77 season and retained the trophy the following year.
John Houlding (c. August 1833 – 17 March 1902) was an English businessman and local politician, most notable for being, the founder of Liverpool Football Club and later Lord Mayor of Liverpool. [1] In November 2017, Houlding was commemorated with a bronze bust outside Anfield to mark the 125th anniversary of Liverpool F.C. [2]
The history of Liverpool can be traced back to 1190 when the place was known as 'Liuerpul', possibly meaning a pool or creek with muddy water, though other origins of the name have been suggested. The borough was founded by royal charter in 1207 by King John , made up of only seven streets in the shape of the letter 'H'.
Liverpool Football Club is an English association football club based in Liverpool, Merseyside, which competes in the top tier of English football, for the 2024–25 season. The club was formed in 1892 following a disagreement between the board of Everton and club president John Houlding , who owned the club's ground, Anfield .