Martin McGaughey awarded Life Membership of Linfield FC
Posted : 20th May 2018 at 10:56:00
Martin McGaughey was last night awarded the honour of Life Membership of Linfield Football Club (along with Torrans Trophy winner Sammy Pavis) at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belfast.
Martin was the second winner of the prestigious Torrans Trophy and highlights of an outstanding Linfield career (1978-93) included.
313 goals in 482 appearances.
Testimonial season in 1990 and one senior N. Ireland cap v Israel in 1984
15 appearances in Europe and 5 inter league Caps 1984-89
1984/85 was a particularly memorable season with 50 appearances and 56 goals.
In that European Silver boot award winning season Martin also picked up the following awards.
Ulster footballer of the year
NIFWA player of the year
PFA player of the year
1st Newtownabbey LSC player of the year
6 Irish League winners medals between 1981 and 1989
1 Irish Cup winners medal v Coleraine in 1982
A well deserved honour in the form of Life Membership of the club he served with great distinction was presented to Martin at the club’s annual awards event last night.