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A meeting held in the Sandon Hotel in Anfield, Liverpool, owned by Houlding, led to Everton F.C. renting a field off Priory Road. When the owner of this field eventually asked them to leave, Houlding secured a new pitch at Anfield Road, paying a small rent to John Orrell, a fellow brewer.
Oct 11, 2020 · Without John Houlding there would be no Liverpool FC; Houlding is without contention afforded the mantle of founding father of the club, as David Kennedy’s new book details.
Jun 3, 2017 · Rival factions within the club’s hierarchy had been at war for months now. The row stemmed from the fact that Houlding, who owned the ground at Anfield wanted to raise the rent.
Mar 17, 2024 · John Houlding was a wealthy businessman who lived on Anfield Road, making his money in pubs and breweries. Today he is best known as the man who, after his involvement with Everton FC turned sour...
Brewer John Houlding, who was Everton's president, was instrumental in renting a new land for Everton to play on between Anfield Road and Walton Breck Road on which Everton made their debut on 28 September 1884.
Jun 25, 2023 · LFC made Anfield its home upon being founded by John Houlding and his associates in 1892, after previous tenants Everton moved from the ground to Goodison Park.
Dec 1, 2021 · John Houlding was a businessman, brewer, owner of the Sandon pub in Anfield and the Lord Mayor. St Domingo’s FC, named after a local church, used to hold team meetings in the pub owned by the...
