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Joe Murphy (footballer, Born 1873)
James Joseph Murphy (born 1873) was an English footballer who played in the Scottish League for Hibernian, and in the Football League for Stoke and Woolwich Arsenal. He often went by the nickname Judge because he wore a wig. Career Murphy was born in Stockton-on-Tees but started his career in Scotland with Benburb, then joined Scottish League Second Division club Hibernian, where he made 70 appearances scoring twelve goals in four seasons. On 31 May 1894, he played in the final of the Rosebery Charity Cup against Hearts. Hibs won the match 4–2, despite an own goal from Murphy. He also featured in the finals of the competition in 1896 and 1897, both also against Hearts, with Hibs winning the latter. Murphy joined Stoke in time for the 1897–98 season. Stoke struggled throughout the campaign and finished in bottom place. They entered the end of season test matches with Newcastle United and Burnley. Murphy played in all four matches including the final match against Burnley ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees, often simply referred to as Stockton, is a market town in the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees in County Durham, England. It is on the northern banks of the River Tees, part of the Teesside built-up area. The town had an estimated population of 84,318 in 2011. It is included in the Tees Valley mayoralty. The borough had a population of approximately , at the ONS The Tees was straightened in the early 1800s for larger ships to access the town. The ports have since relocated closer to the North Sea and ships are no longer able to sail from the sea to the town due to the Tees Barrage, which was installed to manage tidal flooding. The Stockton and Darlington Railway, on which coal was ferried to the town for shipment, served the port during early part of the Industrial Revolution. The railway was also the world's first permanent steam-locomotive-powered passenger railway. History Etymology ''Stockton'' is an Anglo-Saxon place name with the common ending ''ton' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Football League Second Division
The Football League Second Division was the second level division in the English football league system between 1892 and 1992. Following the foundation of the FA Premier League, the Football League divisions were renumbered and the third tier became known as the Football League Second Division. After the rebranding of the Football League in 2003–04, it became known as Football League One. Early history In 1888, Scotsman William McGregor a director of Aston Villa, was the main force between meetings held in London and Manchester Manchester () is a city in Greater Manchester, England. It had a population of 552,000 in 2021. It is bordered by the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the neighbouring city of Salford to the west. The t ... involving 12 football clubs, with an eye to a league competition. These 12 clubs would later become the Football League's 12 founder members. The meetings were held in London on 22 March 1888. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1899–1900 In English Football
The 1899–1900 season was the 29th season of competitive football in England. Events Chesterfield and Middlesbrough replaced Blackpool Blackpool is a seaside resort in Lancashire, England. Located on the North West England, northwest coast of England, it is the main settlement within the Borough of Blackpool, borough also called Blackpool. The town is by the Irish Sea, betw ... and Darwen F.C. (1870), Darwen in the Football League. Glossop North End A.F.C., Glossop debuted in the First Division, becoming the smallest town ever to compete in the highest English football division. The team finished in bottom place and was relegated, becoming the first of six clubs that so far have only completed one season in the top flight.The others are Leyton Orient F.C. seasons, Leyton Orient in 1962–63 Football League, 1962–63, Northampton Town F.C. seasons, Northampton Town in 1965–66 Football League, 1965–66, Carlisle United F.C. seasons, Carlisle United in 1974–75 Footb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Football League First Division
The Football League First Division was a division of the Football League in England from 1888 until 2004. It was the top division in the English football league system from the season 1888–89 until 1991–92, a century in which the First Division's winning club became English men's football champions. The First Division contained between 12 and 24 clubs, playing each other home and away in a double round robin. The competition was based on two points for a win from 1888 until the increase to three points for a win in 1981. After the creation of the Premier League, the name First Division was given to the second-tier division (from 1992). The name ceased to exist after the 2003–04 First Division season. The division was rebranded as the Football League Championship (now EFL Championship). History The Football League was founded in 1888 by Aston Villa director William McGregor. It originally consisted of a single division of 12 clubs ( Accrington, Aston Villa, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1896–97 In Scottish Football
The 1896–97 season of Scottish football was the 24th season of competitive football in Scotland and the seventh season of the Scottish Football League. League competitions Scottish Division One Hearts were champions of the Scottish Division One. Scottish Division Two Partick Thistle won the Scottish Division Two. Both Linthouse and Port Glasgow Athletic had four points deducted. Other honours Cup honours National County Non-league honours Senior Highland League Other Leagues Scotland national team Scotland Scotland (, ) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Covering the northern third of the island of Great Britain, mainland Scotland has a border with England to the southeast and is otherwise surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the ... were winners of the 1897 British Home Championship. Key: *(H) = Home match *(A) = Away match *BHC = British Home Championship Other national teams Scottish League XI See also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottish Football League First Division
The Scottish Football League First Division was the second tier in the Scottish football league system between 1975 and 2013. History The First Division was introduced in 1975–76 to replace the old Scottish Football League Division Two, as the top flight of the Scottish Football League was renamed from Division One to Premier Division. In 1998, the Premier Division clubs broke away from the Scottish Football League to form the Scottish Premier League. The First Division remained the second tier of the Scottish league system, but was now the top tier of the Scottish Football League. In July 2013, the Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League merged to form the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). The SPFL named its second tier as the Scottish Championship, which effectively replaced the First Division. Competition From 1994 until 2013, the First Division consisted of ten teams. From 1998, only the winner of the First Division was promoted to the Scottish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1895–96 In Scottish Football
The 1895–96 season of Scottish football was the 23rd season of competitive Association football, football in Scotland and the sixth season of the Scottish Football League. This season also saw the introduction of the Scottish Qualifying Cup. League competitions Scottish Division One Celtic F.C., Celtic topped the Scottish Football League First Division, Scottish Division One. Scottish Division Two Abercorn F.C., Abercorn came first in the Scottish Football League Second Division, Scottish Division Two. Leith Athletic F.C., Leith Athletic and Renton F.C., Renton finished second and third Other honours Cup honours National County Non-league honours Senior Highland Football League, Highland League Other Leagues Scotland national team Scotland national football team, Scotland were winners of the 1896 British Home Championship. Key: *(H) = Home match *(A) = Away match *BHC = British Home Championship Other national teams Scottish League ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1894–95 In Scottish Football
The 1894–95 season in Scottish football was the 22nd season of competitive football in Scotland and the fifth season of the Scottish Football League. League competitions Scottish Division One Hearts won the Scottish Division One. Scottish Division Two Hibernian topped the Scottish Division Two The Scottish Football League (SFL) was a league featuring professional and semi-professional football clubs mostly from Scotland.One club, Berwick Rangers, is based in the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, which is located approximately 4 km sout ... for the second successive year. Renton failed to show for their fixture at Dundee Wanderers, hence only 17 games played for both clubs. Dundee Wanderers were awarded the two points for the game. Other honours Cup honours National County Non-league honours Senior Highland League Other Leagues Scotland national team Key: *(H) = Home match *(A) = Away match *BHC = British Home Championship Other na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scottish Football League Second Division
The Scottish Football League Second Division was the third tier of the Scottish football league system between 1975 and 2013. History The Second Division was created in 1975, as part of a wider reconstruction of the Scottish Football League (SFL). Prior to 1975, the SFL had been split into two divisions (Division One and Division Two). The effect of the reconstruction was to split these two divisions into three, with the top flight named the Premier Division, second tier the First Division, and a new third tier was created known as the Second Division. A fourth tier, known as the Third Division, was created in 1994. In 1998, the Premier Division clubs broke away from the SFL to form the Scottish Premier League (SPL). The Second Division continued as before, but it was now the second level of the SFL. In 2013, the SFL and SPL merged to form the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL). The SPFL named its third tier as Scottish League One, which effectively replaced the Se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1893–94 In Scottish Football
1893–94 in Scottish football was the 21st season of competitive football in Scotland and the fourth season of Scottish league football. For the first time there were two divisions in the Scottish Football League, there was no automatic promotion and relegation but the bottom three clubs in Division One and the top three clubs in Division Two were subject to a vote of the remaining First Division clubs. This season also saw the introduction of the Highland Football League. League competitions Scottish Division One Celtic became Scottish Division One champions for the second year in a row, after defeating Rangers 3–2 at Celtic Park on 24 February 1894. Renton were relegated, Dundee and Leith Athletic re-elected to Division One. Scottish Division Two Clyde were elected to Division One, Hibernian and Cowlairs remained in the Scottish Division Two. Port Glasgow Athletic were docked seven points for fielding an ineligible player. Other honours Cup honours N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hearts Of Beath F
Hearts most commonly refers to: * Hearts (card game), a trick-taking game * Hearts (suit), one of the standard four suits of cards * Heart, an organ Hearts may also refer to: Music * The Hearts, an American girl group closely related to the Jaynetts Albums * ''Hearts'' (America album) * ''Hearts'' (I Break Horses album) * ''Hearts'', an album by Lenny Songs * "Hearts" (song), a 1981 song by Marty Balin * "Hearts", a 1983 song by Yes from '' 90125'' Sports * Auckland Hearts, a New Zealand women's cricket team * Buchanhaven Hearts F.C., a Scottish football club based in Aberdeenshire * Buncrana Hearts F.C., an association football club based in the Inishowen peninsula, County Donegal, Northern Ireland * Heart of Midlothian F.C., a Scottish football club based in Edinburgh * Kelty Hearts F.C., a Scottish football club based in Fife * Kennoway Star Hearts J.F.C., a Scottish football club based in Fife Other uses * Microsoft Hearts, a computer implementation of the card gam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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