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5 unusual facts about Brighton United F.C.


Brighton United F.C.

Maurice Parry played for Brighton United in the 1899–00 season, before having a long career with Liverpool and making 16 appearances for Wales.

In their first match Brighton fielded a team including nine Scottish players, several of whom had played in the Football League, including the scorer of their consolation goal in a 4–1 defeat, Roddy McLeod.

Frank McAvoy

He also played for Scottish Football League clubs Ayr and St. Mirren, and for Southern League clubs Brighton United, Gravesend United, Brighton & Hove Albion and Watford.

Patrick Farrell

Patrick Farrell (footballer) (1872–1950), Irish international footballer, who played for Celtic, Arsenal and Brighton United F.C.

Roddy McLeod

A tempting offer from Brighton United then persuaded him to move to the south coast in May 1898 to join them in the Southern League.



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