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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
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..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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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.
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John Edmondson
Royal Irish Rifles
Died of war related illness 5th November 1918 Salisbury
Footballer Linfield
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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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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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🎨 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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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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...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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Just been told that these won't be ready for Saturday now but will be available in mid-November
RT @OfficialBlues: As we enter the Remembrance period, Linfield Football Club will proudly hold a number of events to remember and honour a…
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⚽️ Congratulations to @Big_Shields6 who played his 2⃣0⃣0⃣th game for @OfficialBlues at the weekend. Here are his stats
1⃣8⃣4⃣ Starts
1⃣6⃣ Sub
2⃣2⃣ Subbed
1⃣6⃣,6⃣6⃣3⃣ Mins Played
3⃣1⃣ Goals - 2⃣6⃣ of which were pens
9⃣ Assists
4⃣6⃣ Yellows
3⃣ Reds
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Gerry scored one of Linfields goals. He also scored a couple of years later when he returned to Windsor Park with St. Mirren in the Harry Walsh Benefit match!
Gerry Burrell is buried in Roselawn Cemetery (Plot C/1283)
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...played for St Mirren, Dundee, Huddersfield &Chesterfield.
In 1976 he was appointed Scout by Linfield - A position he held for decades!
Gerry only got to pull on the Linfield shirt the once. In 1948 he guested for the Blues in their friendly match against Man United.
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Today we remember Gerry Burrell who passed away on 25th October 2014.
Gerry was a schoolboy international in 1938 and soon signed for Belfast Celtic. Locally he also played for Ards, Dundela & Portadown while his performances earned him a move across the water where he.... 1/3
