 Goldie, a full-back, was added to the squad that had been relegated to the Second Division at the end of the 1894-95 season; making his debut on 28 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 one match as the Anfield club achieved a fifth place upon their return to the top flight.Goldie's one and only goal came on 17 October 1896 during the same season but his goal wasn't enough to prevent Liverpool losing 4-3 to Sunderland at Roker Park.