Sam Torrans

Samuel Torrans (4 February 1869 – 8 May 1948) was an Irish footballer who mainly played as a left half. He spent his entire career with Linfield.

Club career Torrans spent his entire 16-year career playing for Linfield, where he won 6 Irish League titles and 7 Irish Cups. On 5 March 1892, during a home match against England, in the 1891–92 British Home Championship, Ireland were awarded the first penalty kick in an international fixture. Torrans would be sent up to take the penalty; however, his shot would be saved by English goalkeeper Bill Rowley. In 1901, Torrans would end his career with Ireland, scoring 1 goal and earning 26 caps.

Honours Irish League: 1890–91, 1891–92, 1892–93, 1894–95, 1897–98, 1901–02; runner-up: 1893–94, 1898–99, 1899–1900 Irish Cup: 1890–91, 1891–92, 1892–93, 1894–95, 1897–98, 1898–99, 1901–02; runner-up: 1893–94