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Longford Town Club Information |
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Monday, 09 February 2009 23:50 |
Year founded: 1924
Year of entry to the League of Ireland: 1984
Home ground: Flancare Park, Longford |
General Information
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Founded in 1924, Longford Town F.C. were elected to the League of Ireland in 1984. Relegated to the First Division after their first season in the league, Longford spent several years in the second tier before establishing themselves as a Premier Division force following promotion in the 1999-2000 season.
The club has enjoyed particular success in cup competitions over recent years, claiming the FAI Cup in 2003 and 2004, as well as the League Cup in 2004. The club’s emergence as a force in Irish football occurred under the guidance of two well respected managers – Alan Matthews and his predecessor Stephen Kenny. |
Playing Kit
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1st choice:
Jersey: Red and black stripes
Shorts: Black
Socks: Black
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2nd choice:
Jersey: Yellow and green
Shorts: Blue
Socks: White |
Honours
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League Champions:
Best performance - 4th in 2003
First Division Champions:
Best performance - Runners-up in 1999-00
FAI Cup Winners:
2 (2003, 2004)
League Cup Winners:
1 (2004)
Record League Victory:
6-1 v Finn Harps, Away, 28 March 1993
6-1 v Cobh Ramblers, Away, 11 December 1999
5-0 v Drogheda United, Away, 26 December 2003
Record League Defeat:
1-8 v Waterford United, Away, 12 November 1989
Most Points in a Season:
70 in 1999-00
Most League Goals in a Season:
19, Dave Mooney, 2007
Most League Goals:
27, Dave Mooney (2005-07)
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Personnel
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Form Guide
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President: John Donlon
Vice Presidents: Pascal Quinn, Mickey Reilly
Chairman: Jim Hanley
Vice-chairman: Michael Connellan
Treasurer: Emmet Lyons
Secretary: Carmel Browne
Assistant Secretary: Josephine Glancy
PRO: Donald Keogh
Commercial Manager: Dennis Dowd
Manager: Tony Cousins
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2011: 6th (First Division)
2010: 9th (First Division)
2009: 9th (First Division)
2008: 8th (First Division)
2007: 12th (Premier Division)
2006: 8th (Premier Division)
2005: 5th (Premier Division)
2004: 6th (Premier Division)
2003: 4th (Premier Division)
2002-03: 5th (Premier Division)
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Contact Details
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Website: www.ltfc.ie
Email:
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Telephone: (00 353) 43 46008
Fax: (00 353) 43 46008 |
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