In 2004, Longford had given Liechtenstein's FC Vaduz their first ever European win, in the UEFA Cup qualifying rounds. In the 2005 competition, they took a 2–0 first-leg lead against Welsh club Carmarthen Town; the second goal was scored by Ferguson from Kirby's cross. In the second leg, Carmarthen's opener was equalised from the penalty spot, but they then scored four times in the second half to eliminate Longford and give Kirby what he describes as "the lowest moment of my career". He is one of three men to have played in all six, , of Longford's appearances in UEFA competition.