Lynn-Avon United is a semi-professional

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club based in

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. Their first team plays in the

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History

The club was formed in 1996 through an amalgamation of Lynndale (originally Lyndale) AFC and Avondale United. These two teams had a common origin, Lynndale having split from Avondale FC in 1947. Avondale later changed their name to Red Shield and then Avondale United.

Present day

Former player for

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and the

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player Sean Devine, who lead

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to a 0–0 with

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in a 2005 English

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tie,Sean Devine BBC Sports
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References

External links

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The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer website

Auckland Football Federation Lynn-Avon page
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