George Burton (1910s footballer) explained

George Burton
Birth Place:England
Position:Forward
Years1:1909–1911
Clubs1:Middlesbrough
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:1911–1915
Clubs2:Cardiff City
Caps2:44
Goals2:16

George Burton was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Middlesbrough and the Southern Football League for Cardiff City.[1] His brother John was also a footballer and the pair played together at Cardiff City.

Career

Burton signed for Southern Football League Second Division Cardiff City in 1911,[2] joining his brother John at the club.[2] [3] He made his debut in a goalless draw with Portsmouth on 21 October before scoring his first goal for the club in a 4–2 victory over Cwm Albion a week later.[2]

Honours

Cardiff City[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Burton . 11vs11.com . 4 February 2017.
  2. Book: Shepherd, Richard . The Definitive: Cardiff City F.C. . SoccerData Publications . 2002 . 1-899468-17-X . Nottingham . 15.
  3. Book: Matthews, Tony. Middlesbrough FC Miscellany. Amberley Publishing Limited. 2014. 978-1445641546.