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6 unusual facts about Floriana F.C.


Donovan Simmonds

On 19 August 2009, it was confirmed that Simmonds had joined Maltese Premier League side Floriana, following his release from Coventry.

He spent a short spell with Maltese club Floriana, before returning to the United Kingdom to sign for Greenock Morton in the Scottish Football League First Division.

English clubs in the European Cup

Ipswich Town began the 1962–63 competition with a 14–1 aggregate victory over Floriana (including a 10–0 second leg win), but lost in the first round to A.C. Milan, who went on to win the final at Wembley.

Green Gully SC

In honour of the Maltese Floriana club, Ajax SC adopted their familiar green and white playing strips.

Green Gully is 1 of the 8 Clubs that are still active in the Victorian Premier League, Green Gully is a 'Sister Club' with Sunshine George Cross FC, It is believed that both Green Gully and Sunshine Georgies adopted the Same kit as a Maltese Premier League club Floriana F.C., Floriana is one of the oldest clubs in Malta.

Stephen Vaughan, Jr.

Stephen James Vaughan (born 22 January 1985) is former English former professional footballer, current BBBofC licensed boxing promoter and chairman of Maltese Premier League side Floriana FC.



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