<ul><li><h2><strong>Years: </strong>1937-1947</h2></li><li><h2><strong>Appearances: </strong>62</h2></li><li><h2><strong>Honours: </strong>League title (1946-47)</h2></li></ul>

Sheffield-born Bernard Ramsden's Liverpool career lasted more than a decade but the Second World War took away many years from that as far as competitive football was concerned.

<p>He was a left full-back who made his debut for the club as a 19-year-old at Chelsea on the opening day of the 1937-38 season.</p><p>Ramsden made 14 First Division appearances during his debut season and also played in the FA Cup fourth-round replay victory over Sheffield United in January 1938.</p><p>He was only selected for 10 league matches the following year but by the time the 1939-40 season began he had become Liverpool's first-choice left-back.</p><p>Unfortunately, that season was suspended after only three games due to the outbreak of war. Ramsden was 27 when the war ended and still considered as the club's No.3 in August 1946.</p><p>Although he lost his place after making 18 consecutive appearances from the start of the campaign, that was enough to qualify for a championship medal even though he was rarely called on during the second half of the season.</p><p><a href="https://www.liverpoolfc.com/info/ray-lambert"><strong>Ray Lambert</strong></a> took over his position in Liverpool's defence and Ramsden moved on to Sunderland in March 1948 before finishing his playing career with their north-east neighbours Hartlepools United.</p>

Bernard Ramsden

Sheffield-born Bernard Ramsden's Liverpool career lasted more than a decade but the Second World War took away many years from that.

Past playersBernard Ramsden

Years: 1937-1947

Appearances: 62

Honours: League title (1946-47)

Sheffield-born Bernard Ramsden's Liverpool career lasted more than a decade but the Second World War took away many years from that as far as competitive football was concerned.