Telford United F.C.
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This article is about the defunct club which existed from 1872 to 2004. For its modern successor, see A.F.C. Telford United.
Telford United Football Club was an English football club based in Telford, Shropshire.
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Full name | Telford United Football Club | |
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Nickname(s) | The Bucks or Lillywhites | |
Founded | 1872 (as Parish Church Institute) | |
Dissolved | 2004 | |
Ground | Bucks Head, Telford | |
2003–04 | Football Conference, 12th | |
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The club existed under various names for a total of 132 years from its formation in 1872. The club was a founder member of the Alliance Premier League (later renamed the Football Conference) in 1979 and played at this level for 25 years. The club was known for memorable exploits in the FA Cup during the early 1980s and in the 2003–04 FA Cup as well as the 1970–71, 1982–83 and 1988–89 FA Trophies.
After Telford United was wound up in 2004, supporters established a new club named AFC Telford United.