Bootle Football Club in 1882-3 Season

Image Details

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

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