Fred Horlacher
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Fred Horlacher was an Irish
footballer who played for Bohemians
in the League of Ireland
during the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. As an international Horlacher represented both Ireland teams. He played as a senior for the FAI XI and as an amateur for the IFA XI
. Horlacher died from pneumonia
at the age of 33.
against Fordsons
in September 1928. During over a decade at Bohs, he made over 430 appearances, 193 in the league. He also scored 159 goals, including 85 in the league. His best season came in 1935–36 when he netted 28 times in all competitions, including 13 in the league, helping Bohs win the league title for the third time. Fred played his last game for Bohemians on February 6, 1943 in a FAI Cup
tie against Shamrock Rovers
.
He is currently joint third with Turlough O'Connor
in Bohemians all-time FAI Cup
goalscoring list with 14 strikes in that competition.
– based IFA
and the Irish Free State
– based FAI
claimed jurisdiction over the whole of Ireland
and selected players from the whole island. As a result several notable Irish players from this era, including Horlacher played for both teams.
, Mick O'Brien, Harry Duggan
, Jimmy Dunne
, fellow Bohs player Jack McCarthy
and his future coach at Bohs, Bill Lacey.
On April 8, 1934 Horlacher became the FAI XI’s first ever substitute when in a World Cup qualifier
against the Netherlands
he replaced another Bohs player Billy Jordan
. The game ended in a 5–2 defeat.
On December 8, 1935 in a friendly against Netherlands
at Dalymount Park
, together with Bill McGuire
, Paddy Andrews
and Plev Ellis
he was one of four Bohemian players in the FAI XI. Ellis scored the FAI XI’s opener before Horlacher then scored both of his international goals, giving them a 3–2 half-time lead. Despite this the FAI XI still lost 5–3. Horlacher and Ellis both retained their places for a 1–0 friendly win against Switzerland
on March 17, 1936. Their combined efforts set up Jimmy Dunne
for the winner. This proved to be Horlacher's last cap.
and Alec Morton
, Horlacher also played for an IFA Amateur XI
in a 3–1 win against England Amateurs
. The trio played against the wishes of the FAI and were subsequently suspended by the FAI for three months.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
footballer who played for Bohemians
Bohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
in the League of Ireland
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
during the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s. As an international Horlacher represented both Ireland teams. He played as a senior for the FAI XI and as an amateur for the IFA XI
Ireland national football team (IFA)
The Ireland national football team represented Ireland at association football, it was organised by the Irish FA , and is the fourth oldest international team in the world. It mainly played in the British Home Championship against England, Scotland and Wales...
. Horlacher died from pneumonia
Pneumonia
Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung—especially affecting the microscopic air sacs —associated with fever, chest symptoms, and a lack of air space on a chest X-ray. Pneumonia is typically caused by an infection but there are a number of other causes...
at the age of 33.
Bohemians
Horlacher made his debut for BohemiansBohemian F.C.
Bohemian F.C. , more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. Bohemians compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the third most successful club in League of Ireland football history, having won the League of Ireland title 11...
against Fordsons
Fordsons F.C.
Fordsons Football Club is a former Irish football club based in Cork. They played in the League of Ireland between 1924 and 1930. The club was originally the factory team of the Ford Motor Company, a major employer in the city at that time and was named after the Fordson tractor, resulting in the...
in September 1928. During over a decade at Bohs, he made over 430 appearances, 193 in the league. He also scored 159 goals, including 85 in the league. His best season came in 1935–36 when he netted 28 times in all competitions, including 13 in the league, helping Bohs win the league title for the third time. Fred played his last game for Bohemians on February 6, 1943 in a FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
tie against Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers F.C.
Shamrock Rovers Football Club are a professional football club from Dublin, Ireland. They compete in the Premier Division of the League of Ireland and are the most successful club in Irish football history. The club have won the League of Ireland title a record 17 times and the FAI Cup a record 24...
.
He is currently joint third with Turlough O'Connor
Turlough O'Connor (footballer)
Turlough O'Connor was an Irish soccer player during the 1960s and 1970s. He is a member of the Bohemians' Hall of Fame.His two brothers Padraig O'Connor and Michael O'Connor also played for Athlone Town.-Playing career:...
in Bohemians all-time FAI Cup
FAI Cup
The Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
goalscoring list with 14 strikes in that competition.
Irish international
When Horlacher played international football between 1930 and 1936, there were in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival associations. Both associations, the Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
– based IFA
Irish Football Association
The Irish Football Association is the organising body for association football in Northern Ireland, and was historically the governing body for Ireland...
and the Irish Free State
Irish Free State
The Irish Free State was the state established as a Dominion on 6 December 1922 under the Anglo-Irish Treaty, signed by the British government and Irish representatives exactly twelve months beforehand...
– based FAI
Football Association of Ireland
The Football Association of Ireland is the governing body for the sport of association football in the Republic of Ireland. It should not to be confused with the Irish Football Association , which is the organising body for the sport in Northern Ireland.For the full history, statistics and records...
claimed jurisdiction over the whole of Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
and selected players from the whole island. As a result several notable Irish players from this era, including Horlacher played for both teams.
FAI XI
Between 1930 and 1936 Horlacher made 7 senior appearances and scored 2 goals for the FAI XI. He made his debut for the FAI XI on May 11, 1930 in a 3–1 away win against Belgium. His team mates on the day included, among others, Tom FarquharsonTom Farquharson
Tom Farquharson was an Irish footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Cardiff City F.C. between 1921 and 1934. A dual internationalist, he also played for both Ireland teams - - the FAI XI and the IFA XI. In 1927 Farquharson was a member of the Cardiff City team that became the only non-English...
, Mick O'Brien, Harry Duggan
Harry Duggan (footballer)
Henry Anthony Duggan , commonly referred to as Harry Duggan, is a former Irish footballer. Described as a talented and speedy right winger, he played for both Leeds United and Newport County...
, Jimmy Dunne
Jimmy Dunne
James Dunne , commonly referred to as Jimmy Dunne, was an Irish footballer who played for, among others, Shamrock Rovers, Sheffield United, Arsenal and Southampton...
, fellow Bohs player Jack McCarthy
Jack McCarthy (footballer)
Jack McCarthy was a former Irish footballer who played for Bohemians in the League of Ireland during the 1920s and 1930s. As an international McCarthy also represented both Ireland teams. He played as a senior for the FAI XI and as an amateur for the IFA XI...
and his future coach at Bohs, Bill Lacey.
On April 8, 1934 Horlacher became the FAI XI’s first ever substitute when in a World Cup qualifier
1934 FIFA World Cup qualification
Estonia v Lithuania was not played, since neither team could qualify with a win.Sweden qualified.-Group 2:----Spain qualified.-Group 3:Italy qualified, as Greece withdrew after the first match.-Group 4:--------...
against the Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
he replaced another Bohs player Billy Jordan
Billy Jordan
Billy Jordan was one of the outstanding football players in Ireland during the 1930s.-Club career:Jordan began his footballing life at St Francis who played in the St Dominic's Boys Sodality League. He joined Bohs from Villa Rangers in 1928/29...
. The game ended in a 5–2 defeat.
On December 8, 1935 in a friendly against Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
at Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park
Dalymount Park is an Irish football stadium situated on Dublin's Northside. It is the home of Bohemian F.C., who have played there since the early 20th century. Affectionately known as 'Dalyer' by fans, it was also historically the "home of Irish football" holding Irish internationals and FAI Cup...
, together with Bill McGuire
Bill McGuire (footballer)
Bill McGuire was an Irish soccer player during the 1930s.McGuire was a part of the legendary Bohemians amateur team of the 1930s.He won full international caps for the Irish Free State making his debut against Holland alongside fellow Bohemian players Fred Horlacher, Paddy Andrews and Plev Ellis...
, Paddy Andrews
Paddy Andrews
Paddy Andrews was an Irish soccer player in the League of Ireland.Andrews was a part of the legendary Bohemians amateur team of the late 1920s and early 30s. He won full international caps for Irish Free State making his debut against the Netherlands alongside fellow Bohemian players Fred...
and Plev Ellis
Plev Ellis
Plevna "Plev" Ellis was an Irish association football player during the 1930s.Ellis was a part of the legendary Bohemians amateur team of the 1930s....
he was one of four Bohemian players in the FAI XI. Ellis scored the FAI XI’s opener before Horlacher then scored both of his international goals, giving them a 3–2 half-time lead. Despite this the FAI XI still lost 5–3. Horlacher and Ellis both retained their places for a 1–0 friendly win against Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
on March 17, 1936. Their combined efforts set up Jimmy Dunne
Jimmy Dunne
James Dunne , commonly referred to as Jimmy Dunne, was an Irish footballer who played for, among others, Shamrock Rovers, Sheffield United, Arsenal and Southampton...
for the winner. This proved to be Horlacher's last cap.
IFA XI
In 1930, together with fellow Bohs, Jimmy BerminghamJimmy Bermingham
Jimmy Bermingham was an Irish soccer player during the 1920s and 1930s.Bermingham was an outside right during this era in the League of Ireland and was part of the Bohemians team of 1927/28 who won every trophy on offer that season - League of Ireland, FAI Cup, Shield and Leinster Senior Cup...
and Alec Morton
Alec Morton
Alec Morton was an Irish soccer player during the 1920s and 1930s.Morton was a part of the legendary Bohemians amateur team of the late 1920s. He was in the starting line up in the 1929 FAI Cup Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers....
, Horlacher also played for an IFA Amateur XI
Ireland national football team (IFA)
The Ireland national football team represented Ireland at association football, it was organised by the Irish FA , and is the fourth oldest international team in the world. It mainly played in the British Home Championship against England, Scotland and Wales...
in a 3–1 win against England Amateurs
England national amateur football team
The England national amateur football team was the amateur representative team for England at football. It was formed in 1906, due to the growth of the professional game which meant that amateur players could no longer easily find places in the main England national team.-First match and unbeaten...
. The trio played against the wishes of the FAI and were subsequently suspended by the FAI for three months.
Bohemians
- League of IrelandLeague of IrelandThe League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
- 1929–30, 1933–34, 1935–36: 3
- FAI CupFAI CupThe Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
- 1935: 1
- League of Ireland ShieldLeague of Ireland ShieldThe League of Ireland Shield is a defunct Irish football tournament which was introduced when the League of Ireland started in 1921 and ran uninterrupted until 1972...
- 1929, 1934: 2
- Dublin City CupDublin City CupThe Dublin City Cup is a defunct Irish football tournament which was played for by all League of Ireland sides . It ran from 1933 and ran uninterrupted until 1973. In season 1975/76 it was revived and played for by sides who did not reach the League of Ireland Cup quarter finals...
- 1936: 1