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Bootle Football Club in 1882-3 Season

The image shows Bootle Football Club after winning the Liverpool & District Association Challenge Cup 1882-83.

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Comments Bootle Football Club’s biggest rival was Everton F.C, the club narrowly missed a place in the newly formed Football league which was awarded to Everton. The club become founder members of the football League Second Division but sadly due to financial restraints only lasted a season, Liverpool F.C took their place. Original members of Bootle Football club also played for the Bootle Cricket Club. The modern Bootle Football club was formed in 1953.


Location Bootle
Photograph Date 1882
Photograph ID SS_B_1281