1937–38 Liverpool F.C. season
In today's world, 1937–38 Liverpool F.C. season has acquired great relevance in various aspects of daily life. Whether in the work, social, cultural or technological field, 1937–38 Liverpool F.C. season has become a topic of interest for many people. Its impact has been so significant that it has generated numerous debates and conflicting opinions in society. In this article, we will explore different facets of 1937–38 Liverpool F.C. season and analyze its influence in different contexts. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we will seek to better understand the importance and consequences of 1937–38 Liverpool F.C. season in the contemporary world.
| 1937–38 season | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager | George Kay | ||
| Stadium | Anfield | ||
| First Division | 11th | ||
| FA Cup | Fifth round | ||
| Top goalscorer | League: Alf Hanson (14) All: Alf Hanson (15) | ||
| Highest home attendance | 57,682 (v Huddersfield Town, FA Cup, 12 February) | ||
| Lowest home attendance | 14,656 (v Birmingham, League, 6 April) | ||
| Average home league attendance | 27,690 | ||
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The 1937–38 season was the 46th season in Liverpool F.C.'s existence, and the club ended the season in 11th place. Liverpool reached the fifth round of the FA Cup but were knocked out by Huddersfield Town.
Squad statistics
Appearances and goals
| No. | Pos | Nat | Player | Total | Division 1 | FA Cup | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| FW |  ENG
|
Jack Balmer | 31 | 13 | 30 | 13 | 1 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG
|
Ernie Blenkinsop | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF |  SCO
|
Tom Bradshaw | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG
|
John Browning | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | SCO
|
Matt Busby | 36 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG
|
Tom Bush | 29 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG
|
Tommy Cooper | 31 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG
|
Ben Dabbs | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| FW | ENG
|
Harry Eastham | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| FW | SCO
|
Willie Fagan | 36 | 9 | 31 | 8 | 5 | 1 | |
| MF | ENG
|
Alf Hanson | 42 | 15 | 37 | 14 | 5 | 1 | |
| DF | SCO
|
Jim Harley | 38 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| FW | ENG
|
Ted Harston | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| GK | ENG
|
Alf Hobson | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF |  IRL
|
Billy Hood | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| FW | ENG
|
Fred Howe | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| DF |  WAL
|
Ronnie Jones | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| GK |  RSA
|
Dirk Kemp | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | SCO
|
Jimmy McDougall | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | SCO
|
Jimmy McInnes | 11 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| MF | RSA
|
Berry Nieuwenhuys | 45 | 13 | 40 | 13 | 5 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG
|
Barney Ramsden | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| GK | RSA
|
Arthur Riley | 33 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG
|
Fred Rogers | 28 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG
|
Ted Savage | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| FW | ENG
|
John Shafto | 16 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | |
| FW | SCO
|
Alex Smith | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| DF | ENG
|
Phil Taylor | 34 | 6 | 29 | 6 | 5 | 0 | |
| MF | RSA
|
Harman van den Berg | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Leeds United | 42 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 64 | 69 | 0.928 | 43 |
| 10 | Chelsea | 42 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 65 | 65 | 1.000 | 41 |
| 11 | Liverpool | 42 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 65 | 71 | 0.915 | 41 |
| 12 | Blackpool | 42 | 16 | 8 | 18 | 61 | 66 | 0.924 | 40 |
| 13 | Derby County | 42 | 15 | 10 | 17 | 66 | 87 | 0.759 | 40 |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored