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UEFA Mediterranean National Leagues (Irish Connection) 2004-05

UEFA Logo
UEFA Logo [References: 1]

Malta 2004-05

Malta 2004-05PWDLFAPCOPts
Championship Group
Sliema Wanderers (C)28187347232140
Birkirkara28159469361638
Hibernians281411349321835
Valletta28164857411834
Marsaxlokk28861441471317
Floriana28771428391216
Relegation Group
Pieta Hotspurs24851144381020
Msida St. Joseph247893841819
Zabbar St. Patrick (R)2453162756514
Lija Athletics (R)243219136048
[References: 2]

Report

Zabbar St. Patrick, founded in 1912 were not named St. Patrick until 1948 when they sought to align themselves with other areas seeking independence from England. They were relegated after finishing second last in the 10 team Maltese Top flight in 2004-05. Another Maltese team with an Irish name was Hibernians, named, like the more famous Scottish Club of the same name in Edinburgh after an old name for Ireland (Hibernia). They finished third in the Maltese League in 2004-05, five points behind Champions Sliema Wanderers. [References: 2-3]

References

Images

[1] Pinterest (2019) UEFA Logo [Internet] Available from: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f6/c4/ae/f6c4ae32d00050ac7826d3d9b5d8ef87.png [Accessed 26 December 2019]

Bibliography

[2] Mike Hammond (2006) “Malta” The European Book of Football 2005/2006 pg. 503.m press (media) ltd, in association with World Soccer. Romford, Essex, England.

Websites

[3] Balls.ie (2021) The Influence of the Irish – International Football clubs who owe their heritage to Ireland [Internet] Available from: https://www.balls.ie/football/clubs-with-irish-links-411046 [Accessed 30 May 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Kevin Smyth.

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UEFA Central European National Leagues (Irish Players) 2004-05

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UEFA Logo [References: 1]

Czech Republic 2004-05

Czech Republic 2004-05PWDLFAPts
AC Sparta Praha (C)302046532864
SK Slavia Praha301587392553
FK Teplice3014115362753
SK Sigma Olomouc301569393451
FC Slovan Liberec # 3014106452646
FK Zablonec 97301299332745
FC Banik Ostrava3091011333637
1.FKD Drnove (R-F)309813303435
FK Marila Pribram309813304135
FC Tescoma Zlin3071211293533
1.FC Brno309615304233
FC Chmel Blsany3071112253832
1.FC Slovacko Uherske Hradiste ##3010146302232
FK Mlada Bolesav3061311263531
SK Dynamo Ceske Budejovice (R)306717283925
Slezsky FC Opava # (R)305916254218
[References: 2]

Irish Players – Paul Munster (Republic of Ireland)

PlayersNo.TeamNationalityPositionAppGoals
Paul Munster26SK Slavia PrahaRepublic of IrelandForward(3) subs0
[References: 2]

Report

Republic of Ireland National Paul Munster came on as a substitute in 3 matches for FK Slavia Praha in the Czech Soccer League in 2004-05, helping them in a small way to second place behind Sparta Praha and a place in European competition for 2005-06.

References

Images

[1] Pinterest (2019) UEFA Logo [Internet] Available from: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f6/c4/ae/f6c4ae32d00050ac7826d3d9b5d8ef87.png [Accessed 26 December 2019]

Bibliography

[2] Mike Hammond (2006) “Czech Republic / SK Slavia Praha” The European Book of Football 2005/2006 pg. 224-238.m press (media) ltd, in association with World Soccer. Romford, Essex, England.

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Rory Naughton, Cathal Gallagher.

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CONCACAF Champions League 2013-14

Group Tables

CONCACAF Champions League 2013-14PWDLFAPts
Group 1
CD Arabe Unido Ciudad de Colon (PAN)4301739
Houston Dynamo (USA)4211427
Williams Connection Marabella (TRT)4013171
Group 2
Sporting Kansas City (USA)4220518
CD Olimpia Tegucigalpa (Hon)4211227
Real Esteli FC (CRC)4013151
Group 3
Cruz Azul FC Ciudad de Mexico (MEX)440010212
CS Herediano (CRC)42021186
Valencia FC de Leogane (HAI)40044150
Group 4
Liga Deportivo Alajuelense (CRC)4301419
CF America Ciudad de Mexico (MEX)4202426
AdF Sporting San Miguelito (PAN)4103163
Group 5
San Jose Earthquakes (USA)4202426
Montreal Impact (CAN)4202346
CD Heredia Jaguares de Peten (GUA) 4202236
Group 6
Deportivo Toluca FC (MEX)440015412
CSD Communicaciones Cd. de Guatemala (GUA) 4202776
Caledonia AIA Malabar (TRT)40042130
Group 7
Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente (MEX)431010210
CD Luis Angel Firpo Usulutan (ELS)4211637
CD Victoria La Ceiba (HON)40044150
Group 8
Los Angeles Galaxy (USA) 4301649
CS Cartagines Deportivo SA (CRC)4112654
AD Isidro Metapan (ELS)4112474
[References: 2-3]

Knockout Rounds

Home Team 1st LegAway Team 1st LegLeg 1Leg 2
Quarter-Finals
Liga Deportivo AlajuelenseCD Arabe Unido0-02-0
San Jose EarthquakesDeportivo Toluca FC1-11-1 (4-5 pens)
Los Angeles GalaxyClub Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles1-02-4
Sporting Kansas CityCruz Azul FC1-01-5
Semi-Finals
Liga Deportivo AlajuelenseDeportivo Toluca FC0-10-2
Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles Cruz Azul1-00-2
Final
Cruz Azul FCDeportivo Toluca FC0-01-1 *
[References: 2-3]

Note: * Cruz Azul won on away goals rule.

Irish Players

PlayerTeamNationalityPositionAppGoals
Robert David “Robbie” KeaneLos Angeles Galaxy (USA)Republic of IrelandForward34
[References: 2]

Robbie Keane CONCACAF Champions League Record 2013-14

DateRoundVersusH/AScoreNotes
20.08.2013Group 8CS Cartagines Deportivo (CRC)HW 2-0Scored 2 Goals (60, 90+4)
12.03.2014QF Leg 1Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles (MEX)HW 1-0
18.03.2014QF Leg 2Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles (MEX) AL 2-4Scored 2 Goals (47, 84)
[References: 2]

Report

Republic of Ireland international Robbie Keane played in 3 matches for Los Angeles Galaxy in the 2013-14 CONCACAF Champions League, one in the Group Stage where he scored two goals to give Galaxy the win at home to CS Cartagines Deportivo of Costa Rica. He did not play any further in the Group Stage as Los Angeles Galaxy qualified for the quarter-Finals with ease, finishing with 9 points from 4 matches, 5 points clear of both CS Cartagines and AD Isidro Metapan of El Salvador.

In the Quarter-Finals LA Galaxy met Mexican team Club Tijuana Xoloitzcuintles de Caliente from just South of the border from California in Baja California. Despite winning the first leg 1-0 and 2 goals from Robbie Keane in the return leg in Baja, LA Galaxy succumbed 4-2 to go out 4-3 on aggregate. Robbie played in both matches.

Three Mexican teams reached the Semi-Finals and the dominant country in North, Central American and Caribbean Football won the CONCACAF Champions League Trophy again as expected with Cruz Azul FC of Mexico City defeating Deportivo Toluca FC, from a small distance west of Mexico City, on away goals rule after both matches were drawn. The only non-Mexican team in the Semi-Finals, Liga Deportivo Alajuelense of Costa Rica went out to Deportivo 0-1 and 0-2.

Shamrock Rovers FC v LA Galaxy International Club Friendly Official Match Programme - Tallaght Stadium 21st February 2015
Shamrock Rovers FC v LA Galaxy International Club Friendly Official Match Programme – Tallaght Stadium 21st February 2015 [References: 4]

Robbie Keane appeared on the cover of the Shamrock Rovers v LA Galaxy International Club Friendly Match Programme shortly afterwards in Tallaght, Ireland, his hometown on February 21, 2015.

References

Bibliography

[2] Gabriel Mantz (2015) “CONCACAF Champions League” and “Los Angeles Galaxy” The North American Football Guide 2014-15 pg. 27-48 and pg 70. Soccer Books Ltd. Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, England.

Sources/Magazines

[3] Anon. (2011) “World Service: Club football – CONCACAF.” World Soccer September 2013. pg. 104; October 2013 pg. 112; November 2013 pg 94; May 2014; pg. 110.

Images

[4] Picture Credit: Shamrock Rovers FC v LA Galaxy International Club Friendly Official Match Programme – Tallaght Stadium 21st February 2015 – Author’s Personal Collection

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Jason Caldwell & Paul Foley.

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Asian Football Confederation AFC Champions League 2011

Asian Football Confederation Logo
Asian Football Confederation Logo [References: 1]

Qualifying Playoffs

Home TeamAway TeamScore
West AsiaSemi-Final
Sadd SC Doha (Qat)Al Ittihad SC de Aleppo (Syr)5-1
West AsiaFinal
Sadd SC Doha (Qat)Dempo Sc Panjim (Ind)2-0
East AsiaSemi-Final
Sriwijaya FC (Ina)Muangthong United FC (Tha)2-2
East AsiaFinal
Sriwijaya FC (Ina)Al Ain FC (UAE)0-4
[References: 2]

Group Tables

AFC Champions League 2011PWDLFAPts
Group A
Foolad Mobarekeh Sepahan FC (Irn) (Q)641114513
Al-Hilal Saudi FC Riyadh (KSA) (Q)641111613
Al-Gharafa SC Doha (Qat)6213677
Al Jazira Club (UAE)60157201
Group B
Sadd SC Doha (Qat) (Q)62408610
Al Nassr FC Riyadh (KSA) (Q)62221078
Esteghlal Tehran (Irn)622211108
FC Pakhtakor Tashkent (Uzb)61238145
Group C
Ittihad FC Jeddah (KSA) (Q)632110511
FC Bunyodkor Tashkent (Uzb) (Q)6231869
Al-Wahda FC Abu Dhabi (UAE)6132686
Persepolis FC (Irn)61236115
Group D
FC Zob Ahan Isfahan (Irn) (Q)64117313
Al Shabab FC Riyadh (KSA) (Q)63218411
Emirates Cultural SC (UAE)62046106
Al Rayyan SC (Qat)6114484
Group E
Gamba Osaka (Jpn) (Q)631213710
Tianjin Teda FC (Chn) (Q)63128610
Jeju United FC (Kor)62136107
Melbourne Victory FC (Aus)61327116
Group F
FC Seoul (Kor) (Q)63219411
Nagoya Grampus Eight (Jpn) (Q)63129610
Al Ain FC (UAE)6213497
Hangzhou Greentown FC (Chn)6123365
Group G
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC (Kor) (Q)650114215
Cerezo Osaka (Jpn) (Q)640211412
Shandong Luneng Taishan FC (Chn)6213987
Arema Malang FC (Ina)60152221
Group H
Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC (Kor) (Q)633012312
Kashima Antlers FC (Jpn) (Q)63309312
Sydney FC (Aus)61236115
Shanghai Shenhua FC (Chn)60243132
[References: 2-3]

Knockout Rounds

Home Team 1st LegAway Team 1st Leg1st Leg2nd Leg
Round of 16Single Game
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FCTianjin Teda FC3-0
Gamba OsakaCerezo Osaka0-1
Foolad Mobarekeh Sepahan FCFC Bunyodkor Tashkent3-1
Ittihad FC JeddahAl-Hilal Saudi FC Riyadh3-1
Suwon Samsung Bluewings FCNagoya Grampus Eight2-0
FC SeoulKashima Antlers FC3-0
FC Zob Ahan IsfahanAl Wasr FC Riyadh4-1
Sadd SC DohaAl Shabab FC Riyadh1-0
Quarter-Finals
Cerezo OsakaJeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC4-31-6
Suwon Samsung Bluewings FCFC Zob Ahan Isfahan1-12-1
Foolad Mobarekeh Sepahan FCSadd SC Doha1-0 #2-1
Ittihad FC JeddahFC Seoul3-10-1
Semi-Finals
Suwon Samsung Bluewings FCSadd FC Doha0-21-0
Ittihad FC JeddahJeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC2-31-2
FinalJeonju World Cup Stadium
Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FCSadd FC Doha2-2 aet(2-4 pens)
[References: 2-3]

Note: # Awarded 3-0 to Sadd SC Doha after Foolad Mobarekeh Sepahan FC fielded an ineligible player.

Irish Players

PlayerTeamNationalityGamesGoals
Terence Martin “Terry” McFlynnSydney FC (Aus)Northern Ireland40
[References: 3]

Terry McFlynn’s Game Record for Sydney FC (Australia)

DateVersusH/AResultGame Notes
02.03.2011Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC (Kor)HD 0-0Red Card 33 mins
19.04.2011Shanghai Shenhua (Chn)AW 3-2Yellow Card 19 Mins
03.05.2011Suwon Samsung Bluewings (Kor)AL 1-3
10.05.2011Kashima Antlers FC (Jpn)AL 1-2Substituted off 81 Mins
[References: 3]

Report

Terry McFlynn played in four matches for Sydney FC in the AFC Champions League in 2011. The Northern Ireland National was sent off in the first group game against Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC of South Korea after 33 minutes of a 0-0 draw at home. Missing the next two matches due to suspension Terry returned for a 3-2 victory away to Shanghai Shenhua of China, although he was again cautioned, this time getting a yellow card after 19 minutes. He played in the next two matches, losses to the Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC in Korea (1-3) and Kashima Antlers FC in Japan (1-2) as the Australian team crashed out of the competition in the Group Stage. Terry was substituted after 81 minutes of the loss to Kashima Antlers FC. Suwon Samsung Bluewings FC won the Group and Kashima Antlers FC also qualified for the last 16.

Sadd SC Doha from Qatar, who had to go through the Qualifying Rounds to qualify for the Group Stage, eventually won the competition 4-2 on penalties in the Final versus Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC of South Korea, after a 2-2 draw. Sadd SC had some good fortune along the way, however, as a 1-0 loss away to Foolad Mobarekeh Sepahan FC in the Quarter-Finals was overturned and awarded 3-0 to Sadd SC due to Foolad Mobarekeh fielding an ineligible player. Having lost the second leg also 1-2 at home, Sadd FC would have been eliminated if it was not for the 3-0 awarded victory.

References

Images

[1] Law in Sport (2019) Asian Football Confederation Logo [Internet] Available from: https://d3qfk7u7s63iel.cloudfront.net/media/zoo/images/Asian_Football_Confederation_Logo_698162ede6cd78fe6f85da0b2fc0e751.jpg [Accessed 26 December 2019]

Sources/Magazines

[2] Anon. (2011) “World Service: Club football – Asia.” World Soccer July 2011. pg..

Bibliography

[3] Dirk Karsdorp (2014) “2011” The Complete Results and Line-Ups of the AFC Champions League 2008-2013. Pg. 146-200 (2011 Tables) and 187-190 (Terence Martin “Terry” Flynn matches played).

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Paul Hui

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France Soccer Leagues Champions 1988-89

France Flag Map
France Flag Map [References: 1]

France Soccer Leagues Champions & Record 1988-89

LeagueChampionsPWDLFAPts
1st Division
1st DivisionOlympique Marseille3820135563573
2nd Division
Group AFC Mulhouse 93342446662876
Group BOlympique Lyon3419114662268
3rd Division
CentreFC Tours302163712348
EastECAC Chaumont301866542842
NorthRC Lens A302253521749
Centre-WestASC Angouleme301956592643
WestCSFC Lorient3016104512142
SouthOGC Nice A3016104482742
4th Division
Group AUS St. Omer261556322235
Group BAS Cherbourg261745482338
Group CASPTT Metz261565432136
Group DEn Avant Guingamp A261943622242
Group EBaume L’Isle-sur-Doube261466402634
Group FParis FC 832612104472034
Group GSR Rodez A261493422237
Group HSEC Bastia A2613103392236
[References: 2]

2nd Division Championship Playoff

Team 1Team 21st Leg2nd LegAgg
Final
Olympique LyonFC Mulhouse 932-12-14-2
[References: 2]

3rd Division Championship Playoff

Team 1Team 2
Quarter-Finals
RC Lens A5CSFC Lorient1
OGC Nice A2AS St. Seurin-sur-L’Isle1
Semi-Finals
ECAC Chaumont6FC Tours3
OGC Nice A4RC Lens A2
FinalAt Nevers
OGC Nice A1ECAC Chaumont0
[References: 2]

4th Division Championship Playoff

Team 1Team 2
Quarter-Finals
US St. Omer3AS Cherbourg2
SEC Bastia A1SR Rodez A0
ASPTT Metz4En Avant Guingamp A2 aet
Paris FC 835FC Baume-Isle-sur-Doube1
Semi-Finals
Paris FC 831US St. Omer0
SEC Bastia A2ASPTT Metz0
Final
SEC Bastia A2Paris FC 831
[References: 2]

Report

Olympique Marseille were French Soccer Champions in 1988-89, and the 2nd Division Championship Playoff was won by Olympique Lyon 4-2 on aggregate versus FC Mulhouse 93. The 3rd Division had 6 regional leagues, with OSG Nice A defeating ECAC Chaumont 1-0 in the Championship Playoff Final.

Of note to Irish readers is the Champions of the 3rd Division West, which was primarily based in Brittany and surrounding departments. CSFC Lorient won this League but lost 5-1 to RC Lens A in the Quarter-Finals.

The 4th Division had 8 Groups (Leagues) and the Playoff Champions were SEC Bastia A from Corsica. Group D is of particular note to Irish readers in that it was also primarily based in Brittany, En Avant Guingamp A the Champions, but lost 4-2 in extra-time in the Championship Playoff Quarter-Finals to ASPTT Metz.

The best placed Breton team was FC Nantes Atlantique who finished in 7th place in the first division. fellow Breton teams FCA Brest finished second in 2nd Division Group A and Stade Rennes third in the same Group.

References

Images

[1] Fruugo.ie (2021) 100068712_max France Flag Map [Internet] Available from: https://img.fruugo.com/product/2/71/100068712_max.jpg [Accessed 28 May 2021]

Bibliography

[2] Soccer International (1989) “USSR Final Results” Soccer International September 1989 Issue 5. pg. 6-7, 11-12.

Images

[3] Pinterest (2019) UEFA Logo [Internet] Available from: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f6/c4/ae/f6c4ae32d00050ac7826d3d9b5d8ef87.png [Accessed 26 December 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Conor Moran, Cathal Gallagher, Gabriel McCloyne, Peter Lemass & Emerson Callender.

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USSR & Georgia Soccer League Champions 1991

LeagueChampionsPWDLFAPts
USSR Leagues
Supreme LeagueCSKA Moscow301794573243
First LeagueRotor Volgograd4224117794459
Second League
Central ZoneAsmaral Moscow4224144863262
Eastern ZoneOkean Nakhodka422778683361
Western ZoneKarpaty Lvov4224117472759
Third League
1st Zone (Ukraine)Neftyanik Akhtyrka5029174873475
2nd Zone (Armenia)Syunik Kapan3832241074066
3rd Zone (Azerbaijan)Khazar Sumgait3828551122461
4th Zone (South Euro Russia)Zhemchyuzhina Sochi4227105913364
5th Zone (Central Euro Russia)Spartak Anapa422877792663
6th Zone (West Euro Russia)Prometey Dynamo St Peterburg422976722565
7th Zone (East Euro Russia)Rubin Kazan423084792068
8th Zone (Kazakh/Kirghiz)Aktyubinets Aktyubinsk382673632359
9th Zone (Uzbek/Turkmen/Tadzhik)Traktor Tashkent5033981034375
10th Zone (Siberia)Lokomotiv Chita3421103461252
Independent League
GeorgiaIberiya3827651154187
[References: 2-3]

Report

With the USSR already breaking up, CSKA Moscow won the Supreme League in 1991, and Rotor Volgograd the First League. The Second League was broken up into three zones, the winners being Asmaral Moscow (Central), Okean Nakhodka (East) and Karpaty Lvov (West). The Third League was divided into 10 Zones – The Last winners of Armenia (Syunik Kapan), Azerbaijan (Kazar Sumgait) and Ukraine (Neftyanik Aktyrka) as parts of the USSR or Russia were decided that year.

There were also two Central Asian Zones which would soon gain independence as five separate countries: Uzbek/Turkmen/Tadzhik Zone won by Traktor Tashkent and a Kazakh/Kirghiz Zone won by Aktyubinets Aktybinsk. The Siberian Zone was won by Lokomotiv Chita and the four European Russia Zones won by Zhemchuzhina Sochi, Spartak Anapa Rubin Kazan and Prometey Dynamo Sankt Peterburg.

With Georgia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania already independent and running their own leagues, the USSR Football system would break up fully at the end of the year along with Communist Europe itself. The only league which geographically belongs here of those Nations is Georgia, which was won by Iberiya.

References

Bibliography

[2] Soccer International (1992) “USSR Final Results” Soccer International May 1992 Central Pages Supplement i-iv. Articulate Publishing, Hampshire

[3] World Soccer (1992) “How they finished 1991-92” Euro Fixtures Guide 1992-93 pg. 31. Presented Free with World Soccer.

Images

[3] Pinterest (2019) UEFA Logo [Internet] Available from: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f6/c4/ae/f6c4ae32d00050ac7826d3d9b5d8ef87.png [Accessed 26 December 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Conor Moran, Cathal Gallagher, Gabriel McCloyne, Peter Lemass & Emerson Callender.

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English Football League and Non-League Champions 1982-83

England Flag Map
England Flag Map [References: 1]

League Champions & Record 1982-83

LeagueChampionsPWDLFAPts
Football League
Division 1Liverpool4224108873782
Division 2Queens Park Rangers422679773685
Division 3Portsmouth4627109744191
Division 4Wimbledon4629116964598
Minor Leagues
Alliance Premier League (5)Enfield422598954884
Reserve Leagues
Football CombinationQueens Park Rangers4229851134766
Central League Division 1West Bromwich Albion301965531844
Central League Division 2Nottingham Forest302235662747
Amateur Leagues
Northern Premier League (6)Gateshead42324611443100
North West Counties League (6)Burscough382675934559
Northern League (6)Blyth Spartans3623112923180
West Midlands League (6)Halesowen Town3828641243762
Southern League Premier (6)AP Leamington382549785079
Southern League Midland (7)Cheltenham Town322255652971
Southern League Southern (7)Fisher Athletic342356793474
Isthmian League (6)Wycombe Wanderers422679794785
[References: 2-3]

Points Sytem: 3 Pts Win, 1 Pt Draw, 0 Pts Loss (All Leagues except Reserve Leagues). 2 Pts Win, 1 Pt Draw, 0 Pts Loss (Reserve Leagues).

Report

Liverpool FC won the Football League Division 1 in 1982-83 with 82 points. Champions of the Lower Divisions were Queens Park Rangers (Division 2), Portsmouth (Division 3) and Wimbledon (Division 4). The top Non-League Football Champions were Enfield (Alliance Premier League).

Reserve League Champions were Queens Park Rangers (Football Combination), West Bromwich Albion (Central League Division 1) and Nottingham Forest (Central League Division 2). These were Professional Leagues for Reserve Teams of Football League teams.

Amateur Non-League Football Champions were: AP Leamington (Southern League Premier Division), Cheltenham Town (Southern League Midlands Division), Fisher Athletic (Southern League Southern Division), Gateshead (Northern Premier League), Halesowen Town (West Midlands League), Burscough (North West Counties League), Blyth Spartans (Northern League) and Wycombe Wanderers (Isthmian League).

There was no automatic promotion and relegation between the Football League Division 4 and the Non-League Football Leagues. By this stage the Alliance Premier League had become the basis for the National League as we know it today (Level 5), sponsored by Nationwide (previously Vanarama) and in between known as the Conference (sponsored most famously by Vauxhall).

It worth noting that the Football League (still known as such rather than English Football League) and Amateur Leagues had gone over to 3 Points for a win, whereas the Reserve Leagues still operated under the 2 Pts for a win system.

References

[1] Fruugo.ie (2021) 144363572_max England Flag Map [Internet] Available from: https://img.fruugo.com/product/2/57/144363572_max.jpg [Accessed 28 May 2021]

Bibliography

[2] News of the World (1984) “Football League Final Tables 1982-3” News of the World Football Annual 1983-84 pg. 55-58. Invincible Press Ltd. London.

[3] News of the World (1984) “Other Leagues 1982-3” News of the World Football Annual 1983-84 pg. 109-116. Invincible Press Ltd. London.

Images

[3] Pinterest (2019) UEFA Logo [Internet] Available from: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f6/c4/ae/f6c4ae32d00050ac7826d3d9b5d8ef87.png [Accessed 26 December 2019]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Jason Caldwell, Alan McCormack, Paul Nolan, Andrew McGovern, Colm Murray, Niall Brennan.

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Copa Vasco (Basque Country Soccer) Champions 1934-1936

Basque Country Map & Flag
Basque Country Map & Flag [References: 1]

Copa Vasco Champions & Record

SeasonChampionsPWDLFAPts
1934-35Athletic Club12903551718
1935-36Arenas Club1063118615
[References: 2]

Report

The Era 1913 to 1940 was one in which the top Basque Soccer Clubs: Athletic Club de Bilbao, Real Socieded and Osasuna all played in the Regional Leagues. In the Copa Vasco, actually a Basque League rather than Cup as its’ name suggests, the Champions were Athletic Club (1934-35) and Arenas Club (1935-36).

The Basque Country in Northern Iberia (Spain) and South West France has a proven genetic link with The Welsh and Irish Celts, with geneticists proving a strong genetic link between the three races/peoples going back to the Neolithic, before farming was introduced from the Near East [References: 3]. The three languages are among the oldest in Europe, with Basque pre-dating Indo-European languages thought to have arrived in Europe with farming, and Celtic languages showing a strong link with North African branch of Afro-Asiatic languages as well as Indo-European languages, uniquely in Europe. [References: 4-5] Athletic Bilbao celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in 2018 by lighting up the famous San Mames stadium in Green on the Eve of the Day itself [Reference: 6]

References / Further Reading

Images

[1] Fruugo.ie (2021) 100068720_max Sticker Sticker Adhesif Car Vinyl Flag Card Basque Country Euskadi Brand: Sarl Acacha  [Internet] Available from: https://img.fruugo.com/product/0/72/100068720_max.jpg [Accessed 24 May 2021]

Bibliography

[2] Luis Javier Bravo Mayor & Jose Vicente Olmos Mico (2017) “Campeonatos Regionales Vascos 1913-1940” CIHEFE (Centro de Investigaciones de Historia y Estadistica del Futbol Espanyol). Mantuano, Madrid. Available to buy online at: https://www.soccer-books.co.uk/acatalog/CIHEFE-Spanish-League-Histories-p1.html .

Websites

[3] BBC Wales (2001) Genes link Celts to Basques [Internet] Available from: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/1256894.stm [Accessed 24 May 2021]

[4] Encyclopaedia Brittannica (2021) Basque Language [Internet] Available from: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Basque-language [Accessed 24 May 2021]

[5] Encyclopaedia Brittannica (2021) Celtic Languages [Internet] Available from: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Celtic-languages [Accessed 24 May 2021]

[6] Athletic Bilbao (2018) St. Patrick’s Day [Internet] Available from: https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/news/2018/03/15/saint-patricks-day/ [Accessed 24 May 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Kevin Smyth.

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 25 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

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Campeonato Mancomunado (Guipuzcoa-Navarra-La Rioja-Aragon Soccer) Champions 1931-1934

Campeonato Mancomunado Champions & Record

SeasonChampionsPWDLFAPts
1931-32Donostia851222911 *
1932-33Donostia10721271616
1933-34Logrono10712251115
[References: 2]

Note: * Zaragoza disqualified by the Regional Federation and results expunged.

Report

The Era 1913 to 1940 was one in which the top Basque Soccer Clubs: Athletic Club de Bilbao, Real Socieded and Osasuna all played in the Regional Leagues. In the Campeonato Mancomunado (Guipuzcoa-Navarra-La Rioja-Aragon) Donostia were Champions in 1931-32 and 1932-33 followed by Logrono in 1933-34.

The Basque Country in Northern Iberia (Spain) and South West France has a proven genetic link with The Welsh and Irish Celts, with geneticists proving a strong genetic link between the three races/peoples going back to the Neolithic, before farming was introduced from the Near East [References: 3]. The three languages are among the oldest in Europe, with Basque pre-dating Indo-European languages thought to have arrived in Europe with farming, and Celtic languages showing a strong link with North African branch of Afro-Asiatic languages as well as Indo-European languages, uniquely in Europe. [References: 4-5] Athletic Bilbao celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in 2018 by lighting up the famous San Mames stadium in Green on the Eve of the Day itself [Reference: 6]

References / Further Reading

Images

[1] Fruugo.ie (2021) 131555238_max Sticker sticker card flag region spain province navarra navarre Brand: Sarl Acacha [Internet] Available from: https://img.fruugo.com/product/8/23/131555238_max.jpg [Accessed 24 May 2021]

Bibliography

[2] Luis Javier Bravo Mayor & Jose Vicente Olmos Mico (2017) “Campeonatos Regionales Vascos 1913-1940” CIHEFE (Centro de Investigaciones de Historia y Estadistica del Futbol Espanyol). Mantuano, Madrid. Available to buy online at: https://www.soccer-books.co.uk/acatalog/CIHEFE-Spanish-League-Histories-p1.html .

Websites

[3] BBC Wales (2001) Genes link Celts to Basques [Internet] Available from: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/1256894.stm [Accessed 24 May 2021]

[4] Encyclopaedia Brittannica (2021) Basque Language [Internet] Available from: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Basque-language [Accessed 24 May 2021]

[5] Encyclopaedia Brittannica (2021) Celtic Languages [Internet] Available from: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Celtic-languages [Accessed 24 May 2021]

[6] Athletic Bilbao (2018) St. Patrick’s Day [Internet] Available from: https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/news/2018/03/15/saint-patricks-day/ [Accessed 24 May 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Dervla Kincaid (nee Mulcahy).

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 24 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved. The Logos and Photos used in this article remain the property of the organisations and individuals which own the copyright and are used here for educational and information purposes only.

Campeonato de Navarra (Basque Country – Navarra Province) Champions 1928-1939

Navarra Flag & Map
Navarra Flag & Map [References: 1]

Campeonato de Navarra Champions & Record 1928-1939

SeasonChampionsPWDLFAPts
1928-29Osasuna651026211
1930-31Osasuna1091044619
1931-34see Note 1
1934-36see Note 2
1936-37No Football League
1937-38Alaves121011331321
1938-39Osasuna3300916 *
[References: 2]

Note 1: The various Basque Regions (Navarra, Vizcaya) as well as La Rioja and Aragon played in a combined Campeonato Mancomunado from 1931-32 to 1933-34.

Note 2: The Campeonato de Navarra, Campeonato de Vizcaya and Campeonato de Guipuzcoa were merged into one Basque Country Championship – the Copa Vasco from 1934-35 to 1935-36

Note 3: * There were two teams playing a full schedule in the Campeonato de Navarra in 1938-39: Osasuna and Indarra, with a third team, Seleccion Militar playing a half schedule (i.e. one game against each of the other two teams). The onset of the Spanish Civil War and the imminent start of World War 2 severely curtailed Football.

Report

The Era 1913 to 1940 was one in which the top Basque Soccer Clubs: Athletic Club de Bilbao, Real Socieded and Osasuna all played in the Regional Leagues. In the Navarra Championship, inaugurated in 1928-29 and played intermittently between then and 1938-39 when the onset of World War 2 interrupted Football, Osasuna won the most Championships with 3 titles, Alaves winning the fourth played.

The Basque Country in Northern Iberia (Spain) and South West France has a proven genetic link with The Welsh and Irish Celts, with geneticists proving a strong genetic link between the three races/peoples going back to the Neolithic, before farming was introduced from the Near East [References: 3]. The three languages are among the oldest in Europe, with Basque pre-dating Indo-European languages thought to have arrived in Europe with farming, and Celtic languages showing a strong link with North African branch of Afro-Asiatic languages as well as Indo-European languages, uniquely in Europe. [References: 4-5] Athletic Bilbao celebrated St. Patrick’s Day in 2018 by lighting up the famous San Mames stadium in Green on the Eve of the Day itself [Reference: 6]

References / Further Reading

Images

[1] Fruugo.ie (2021) 131555238_max Sticker sticker card flag region spain province navarra navarre Brand: Sarl Acacha [Internet] Available from: https://img.fruugo.com/product/8/23/131555238_max.jpg [Accessed 24 May 2021]

Bibliography

[2] Luis Javier Bravo Mayor & Jose Vicente Olmos Mico (2017) “Campeonatos Regionales Vascos 1913-1940” CIHEFE (Centro de Investigaciones de Historia y Estadistica del Futbol Espanyol). Mantuano, Madrid. Available to buy online at: https://www.soccer-books.co.uk/acatalog/CIHEFE-Spanish-League-Histories-p1.html .

Websites

[3] BBC Wales (2001) Genes link Celts to Basques [Internet] Available from: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/1256894.stm [Accessed 24 May 2021]

[4] Encyclopaedia Brittannica (2021) Basque Language [Internet] Available from: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Basque-language [Accessed 24 May 2021]

[5] Encyclopaedia Brittannica (2021) Celtic Languages [Internet] Available from: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Celtic-languages [Accessed 24 May 2021]

[6] Athletic Bilbao (2018) St. Patrick’s Day [Internet] Available from: https://www.athletic-club.eus/en/news/2018/03/15/saint-patricks-day/ [Accessed 24 May 2021]

Acknowledgements

Thanks to Dervla Kincaid (nee Mulcahy).

About this document

Researched, compiled and written by Enda Mulcahy for the

Eirball | Irish North American and World Sports Archive

Last Updated: 24 May 2021

(c) Copyright Enda Mulcahy and Eirball 2021

You may quote this document in part provided that proper acknowledgement is given to the authors. All Rights Reserved. The Logos and Photos used in this article remain the property of the organisations and individuals which own the copyright and are used here for educational and information purposes only.