William Edward Barclay - First Liverpool F.C. Manager. After internal friction that cause the Everton F.C. Committee to move away from John Houlding, a businessman, and the founder of Liverpool Football Club. Houlding and William E. Barclay, who was the first manager of both Everton and Liverpool - were left with a football ground (Anfield) and no team. More on William E. Barclay from LFCHistory.net