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John 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. [2]
- British
- Founding Liverpool F.C.
- Businessman, politician
- Conservative
Oct 11, 2020 · John Houlding was the man who created Liverpool FC in 1892, after a split with Everton FC. He was a visionary, a businessman and a leader who shaped the club's identity and governance.
Mar 15, 2020 · Learn how John Houlding, a former Everton chairman, lost the vote that led to the formation of Liverpool FC in 1892. Discover how his ownership of Anfield and his confidence in the new club shaped its history and rivalry with Everton.
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Jun 3, 2017 · Before the assembled businessmen at the meeting, was a motion to remove the president, John Houlding, a brewer and politician, from the board. Plans were also afoot to relocate the club altogether.
Learn about the life and legacy of John Houlding, the man who founded Liverpool Football Club in 1892 after a split with Everton. Watch a mini-documentary featuring a sculptor, historians and archive footage.
Nov 29, 2018 · John Houlding bust unveiled at Anfield. Liverpool host Everton on Sunday afternoon in the 232nd Merseyside derby. And the man responsible for the very first way back in 1894 was saluted in a ...
John Houlding was the key figure that created two of the most significant clubs in world football, Everton F.C. and Liverpool. In this book, David Kennedy pioneers by undertaking an in-depth historiography of John Holding to show how his actions led to the emergence of both football clubs.
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