Archie Goldie

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Archie Goldie (January 5, 1874 - April 7, 1953) was a footballer who played for Liverpool Football Club in the late 19th century.

[edit] Life and playing career

Born in Hurlford, Ayrshire, Scotland, Goldie played for Clyde before being signed by Liverpool manager John McKenna in June 1895. Goldie, a Full-Back, was added to the squad that had been relegated to the Football League Division Two at the end of the 1894/95 season, making his debut on 28th September 1895 he helped the club return to the First Division at the first time of asking. He made 22 appearances from the 28 games in the promotion season then missing just the 1 match as the Anfield club achieved a creditable 5th place upon their return to the top flight. Goldie's one and only goal came on the 17th October 1896 during the same season but his goal wasn't enough to prevent Liverpool losing 4-3 to Sunderland at Roker Park. Archie became a regular in the team and was to be joined by his brother, Bill, also signed from Clyde. Goldie left the Reds in 1900 moving to to Brighton Tower, he later went on to play for Small Heath, who later became Birmingham in 1905 then Birmingham City in 1945.