A player from our history

Craig Johnston
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Craig Johnston

Midfielder · Liverpool 1981–⁠1988

A tireless runner who gave always 100% for the team. Born in South Africa but brought up in Australia, Johnston was confident enough in his own ability to write to several English clubs as a 15-year-old asking for a trial. Middlesbrough were the only ones that replied so he borrowed the £632 return air fare from his father and was signed after a four-month trial. It could have been so different as he told Shoot! in 1978. When Johnston was only six he got a kick on the leg...

271 Appearances
40 Goals
39 Assists

2026-2027

Premier League

Anfield | Sunday 01 Nov 2026

Liverpool   Arsenal
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TOM DALEY - Grimsby goalkeeper in the 50s (Daley often played in the same reserve team as Bill and watched him enjoying himself)

"We were at home to Scunthorpe reserves and the ball went in to the stands. Shanks went to take the throw and he started talking to the crowd. He was having a great time taking questions and the referee had to go over and give him a telling off. At half-time he was fuming. 'I was just telling 'em about the first team game away last week, trying to get a bit of atmosphere.'"

Latest match & records

Last match Arsenal – Sunday, 01 November 2026
Cody Gakpo scored against Chelsea – 28 October 2026
Jarell Quansah scored an own goal against Chelsea – 04 May 2025
Ryan Gravenberch was sent off against Manchester City – 11 October 2026
Cody Gakpo scored a penalty against Chelsea – 28 October 2026
Mohamed Salah missed a penalty against Manchester City – 04 April 2026
Home
Last Home WinBrighton & Hove Albion25 October 2026
Last Home DrawChelsea28 October 2026
Last Home LossArsenal01 November 2026
Away
Last Away WinBrentford17 October 2026
Last Away DrawNewcastle United23 August 2026
Last Away LossAston Villa15 May 2026
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