Milford Football Club is a former Irish football club based in the village of Milford, County Armagh. It was founded in 1885, joining the Irish Football Association in 1886[1] and was subsequently a founding member of the Irish Football League in 1890, but retained membership only for one season.[2] The club won the inaugural Mid-Ulster Cup in 1887-88.[citation needed]
Full name | Milford Football Club |
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Founded | 1885 |
League | Irish Football League |
The club is most notable for being the place where the penalty kick was first introduced in 1890, when local goalkeeper William McCrum suggested a way to combat illegal challenges near to goal.[3]
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Defunct former senior clubs |