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HistoriaLondonderry: Mural honours Tristar founder Jon 'Ugg' Clifford
A mural has been unveiled in the city to celebrate the legacy of the late Jon “Ugg” Clifford, who founded Tristar Boys’ FC in 1974 and gave local youngsters a positive focus through football during the Troubles, building cross‑community ties that still endure [1][2].Today, Tristar runs teams from Under‑5 to Under‑18 with roughly 600 players — about 400 boys and nearly 200 girls — supported by around 80 coaching and committee volunteers keeping the programme thriving [1].The club’s pathway spans the IFA small‑sided games programme, the Derry & District League and the National League, underscoring the structure Clifford helped set in motion [1].Former players, current coaches and community volunteers gathered at the launch to hail Clifford as a “giant in the game,” reflecting on a legacy that has kept youngsters anchored to football and their community for decades [1][2].