Liverpool's rivals, Everton, were formed in 1878, by John
Houlding, a local businessman, and future mayor of Liverpool. They
began playing at Anfield Road, a field rented from a brewer named
John Orrell. As Everton became more established, Houlding began to
build football stands at Anfield Road. But after a dispute in 1892
the club separated. One half decided to move over to Goodison Park,
while Houlding and a few others remained at Anfield Road and called
themselves Liverpool Football Club.
If it
wasn't for one man, Liverpool Football Club would never have been
born. When Everton left Anfield in a dispute over rent in 1892,
club chairman John Houlding stayed behind along with a handful of
supporters and just three first-team players. But he was determined
to see football continue at the ground. He formed a new club from
scratch, chose the name Liverpool… and created a legend.
