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The illustrious history of Linfield Football Club - the most successful football club in the world #LinfieldHistory #Since1886

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New account so all followers welcome! Will be posting and RT as often as possible about the glorious and illustrious history of the most successful football club in the world @OfficialBlues #Linfield #Blues #COYB
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Linfield team profile from Shoot! in 1978
Get a flick through the 24th June 1978 edition of Shoot! Magazine scanned in full into Flickr Click on the link below to read and enjoy #shoot #shootmagazine flickr.com/photos/114058793@…
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One of our Seven Trophy heroes
Today we also remember Billy Ferguson who passed away on 6th Nov 1998 Billy will always be remembered for being an integral part of Linfields 7 Trophy winning season of 1961/62, but he also served the club for 10 years,a period in which the Blues lifted 30 major honours🏆 1/3
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2/4 ..ended his distinguished career. His twin sons, George & Matt both went on to play for Linfield in the 50's and his grandson David Nixon also played for the Blues. Sadly George passed away last month just before his 94th Birthday.
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Today we remember Robert Nixon who passed away on 6th November 1977. During his time with Linfield, the 'Blues' lifted 20 trophies and he was also part of Ireland's British Championship winning team in 1914 🏆 Rab was injured in the 1918 Irish Cup Final which prematurely.. 1/2
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Happy Paul Smyth Day everyone! @paul_ps17 💙
Incredible scenes at Moureview Park as Paul Smyth grabs a late equaliser for nine-man @OfficialBlues against @Glenavon_FC.
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2/2 Sadly Johnny is buried in the 'poor ground' in the City Cemetery with no headstone or marking (Plot H3 610). His name is recorded on the nearby Screen Wall and also on the Linfield War Memorial Thanks to Jeff from 'Lost Football Heroes' for the information & photo of Johnny
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Today we remember John Edmondson who passed away on 5th Nov 1918. Rifleman John 'Johnny' Edmondson (17598 Royal Irish Rifles) played for Linfield Swifts before joining the Army. It was recorded that he was the best soldier in the forces never to be capped by his country. 1/2
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John Edmondson Royal Irish Rifles Died of war related illness 5th November 1918 Salisbury Footballer Linfield
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What a career Jim had with the Blues!
Today we remember Jim Cairns who passed away on 3rd November 2014. Jim played for Linfield from 1956 -1964 winning multiple honours. He scored twice in the 1959 Co. Antrim Shield Final and he also scored in the 1963 Irish Cup Final win over Distillery. 1/5
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🌺 𝙋𝙊𝙋𝙋𝙔 𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙍𝙏 𝙎𝙋𝙊𝙉𝙎𝙊𝙍𝙎𝙃𝙄𝙋 Linfield FC are proud to introduce our special sponsorship scheme for our match-worn Remembrance edition shirts. Supporters have the opportunity to sponsor one of these unique shirts for £180, with all profits raised donated towards poppy-related causes. Availability is extremely limited. 📞 To secure a shirt, please contact Gary early on 07753608069 by phone only - no texts please. A special piece of Linfield memorabilia while supporting an important cause 💙
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One of our Seven Trophy Heroes
Today we remember Tommy Stewart who passed away on 1st November 2006. Tommy was a member of the famous 1961/62 seven trophy winning team and played for Linfield between 1957 & 1966. 1/2
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Leslie Houston Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers Died of wounds 31st October 1914 France Footballer Linfield Swifts, South End Rangers On the books of Linfield FC Brother of John Houston Linfield, Everton, Partick Thistle and Irish international
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Lest We Forget
Today we remember Leslie Houston who passed away on 31st October 1914. He had been shot in battle and passed away as the result of his wounds. Leslie played for Linfield during the 1904/05 season. He was a soldier and served with the Royal Irish Fusilers. Leslie was.... 1/2
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🎨 Weavers To Winners Mural Restoration At tomorrow’s home fixture against Dungannon Swifts, the Amalgamation of Linfield Supporters Clubs will be holding a bucket collection to raise funds for the restoration of the iconic ‘Weavers To Winners’ mural. Unveiled in 2011 to mark 125 years of Linfield Football Club and our 50th League Title, the mural stands proudly in the heartland of our Club and depicts Linfield’s 1891 double-winning side. It represents our connection with the area where Linfield was formed and which produced so many Club legends, including the Torrans family, Billy Simpson and Tommy ‘The Duke of Windsor’ Dickson. All money raised will go directly towards restoring and preserving this important piece of Linfield history for future generations.
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🔵 Forever Blue Group – This Saturday The Forever Blue Group will meet this Saturday, 31 October at 2pm in the Blanchflower Lounge at Windsor Park. Our special guest will be former Linfield assistant manager Bryan McLaughlin, who enjoyed a successful Irish League playing career before spending many years at Windsor Park as assistant to David Jeffrey during one of the most successful periods in the Club’s history. ☕ Tea and coffee will be provided. All supporters aged 60 and over are very welcome, with new members especially encouraged to come along. 🔵 Saturday 31 October 🕑 2pm 📍 Blanchflower Lounge, Windsor Park - Stephen Shaw
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3/4 He was in the Royal Irish Rifles for 21 years, serving as a Company Sergeant Major. When the war broke out in 1914 Dick volunteered again, becoming a Quartermaster Sergeant. He was later commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Irish Fusilers in 1917.
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2/4 ...historic 1890/91 season. He was also an Irish International player. Dick was a full time soldier and travelled from where he was stationed to play for Linfield. At one stage he was in Cork, so it shows how important he was to the Blues!
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Today we remember Richard 'Dick' Moore who passed away on 29th October 1918. Dick Moore was one of the early Linfield greats and played for the Blues between 1890 & 1893. He helped Linfield win their very 1st Irish League title & also their very 1st Irish Cup in their.... 1/4
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Richard Moore Royal Irish Rifles Died of Illness Greece 29th October 1918 Footballer Dundalk, Dundalk Rovers, Linfield,
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Press report from the 1930s, two private bus drivers being prosecuted for Blues fans ‘loud singing’ coming back thru Lurgan after a match! ‘Here, Here, The Blues are Here!’ 🎶
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