October 8 1913. The Liverpool Echo
Walter Holbem, who was transferred from Everton to St. Mirren, left Paisley on Saturday evening from Sheffield, and it is stated will not return. The former Everton back it is reported could get accustomed to Paisley, and his wife, a Southport young lady to whom he was married recently, also not caring for Scottish life, it is thought induced Holbem in seeking a change. The ex-Goodison road man will be badly missed at Love-Street, where his coolness in defence, as made a marked change in the St. Mirren team this season.
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