George Porter (footballer) explained

George Porter
Fullname:George Edwards Porter
Birth Date:27 June 1992[1]
Birth Place:Sidcup, England
Currentclub:Dulwich Hamlet
Position:Attacking Midfielder / Striker
Youthyears1:–2009
Youthclubs1:Cray Wanderers
Years1:2009–2010
Clubs1:Cray Wanderers
Caps1:35
Goals1:7
Years2:2010–2012
Clubs2:Leyton Orient
Caps2:35
Goals2:1
Years3:2010–2011
Clubs3:Lewes (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:1
Years4:2011
Clubs4:Hastings United (loan)
Caps4:16
Goals4:2
Years5:2012–2014
Clubs5:Burnley
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Years6:2013
Clubs6:Colchester United (loan)
Caps6:19
Goals6:1
Years7:2013–2014
Clubs7:AFC Wimbledon (loan)
Caps7:21
Goals7:0
Years8:2014
Clubs8:Rochdale
Caps8:2
Goals8:0
Years9:2014–2015
Clubs9:Dagenham & Redbridge
Caps9:19
Goals9:1
Years10:2015
Clubs10:Maidstone United
Caps10:13
Goals10:0
Years11:2015–2016
Clubs11:Welling United
Caps11:29
Goals11:1
Years12:2016–2019
Clubs12:Bromley
Caps12:119
Goals12:20
Years13:2020–2021
Clubs13:Maidstone United
Caps13:12
Goals13:4
Years14:2021–2022
Clubs14:Dartford
Caps14:27
Goals14:4
Years15:2022–2023
Clubs15:Dulwich Hamlet
Caps15:39
Goals15:12
Years16:2023–2024
Clubs16:Cray Wanderers
Caps16:26
Goals16:5
Years17:2024–
Clubs17:Dulwich Hamlet
Caps17:0
Goals17:0
Club-Update:17:10, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

George Edwards Porter (born 27 June 1992) is an English professional footballer who plays as either a winger or a striker for Dulwich Hamlet.

Career

Cray Wanderers

Born in Sidcup, Porter joined Isthmian League Premier Division side Cray Wanderers for the 2009–10 season. After playing several games for the academy at Coopers Technology College in Chislehurst, Porter was promoted to the first team, making his debut in the FA Cup. His first goal for Cray came in a 3–2 win over Margate. After impressive performances for the first team, Porter attracted interest from several Football League teams including Charlton Athletic, Gillingham, Dagenham & Redbridge and Leyton Orient. He left Cray Wanderers after playing 41 games and scoring 11 goals in all competitions. His success was rewarded with the Manager's Player of the Year award.[2]

Leyton Orient

Porter joined Leyton Orient on a two-week trial in May 2010, playing in several reserve games, and he was signed by the O's in May 2010.[3] He made his first appearance in an Orient shirt in a friendly match against his old club on 14 July 2010, winning a penalty in a 2–0 win. His league debut came in the 3–1 defeat at home to Charlton Athletic on 13 August, when he appeared as a substitute.[4]

On 29 October 2010, after a period of illness, Porter signed on a month's loan to Conference South club Lewes.[5] He made his debut for the Rooks on 30 October, in the 1–1 draw with Dartford.[6] In his next game, a 3–0 win at Weston-super-Mare, Porter scored his first goal for Lewes, but was later sent off.[7] Porter's Lewes loan was extended, but at the end of January 2011, he went on loan to Hastings United, where he made his debut in the 2–2 draw at home to Folkestone Invicta on 1 February.[8] He scored his first goal for Hastings in the 3–2 victory over Tooting & Mitcham United on 12 February.[9] At the end of the season, Porter returned to Orient and scored a hat-trick for the O's in a 5–0 demolition of Finnish second division side SJK during their pre-season tour of Finland.[10]

He made his first start for Orient and scored his first professional goal on 17 September 2011, in the 3–1 defeat at home to Oldham Athletic.[11] A string of impressive performances, including a goal in his FA Cup début against Bromley, soon saw him attract interest from the likes of Nottingham Forest and Ipswich Town.[12] On 23 May 2012 Porter rejected a two-year contract offer from Leyton Orient leaving the club to expect his departure.[13]

Burnley

On 3 July 2012, Porter signed for Football League Championship club Burnley on a three-year contract.[14] Porter picked up an injury before the start of the season.

Colchester United

He signed on a youth loan for Colchester United on 1 January 2013 until the end of the season[15] and made his début the same day, coming on after 73 minutes as a sub in the 3–0 defeat at Crawley.[16]

AFC Wimbledon

On 18 July 2013, it was announced that Porter had joined League Two side AFC Wimbledon on a season-long loan deal.[17] AFC Wimbledon manager Neal Ardley said of Porter joining "The Dons" that "the pacy forward is likely to be utilised on the flank" and "George is very quick and direct; he will give us real high energy and creativity in the final third", with Porter himself stating that he "cannot wait to get started at AFC Wimbledon having been impressed by the club's support in the past".[17] Porter made his first appearance for "The Dons" two days later in a pre-season friendly game against Conference South side Sutton United at Gander Green Lane that resulted in a 4–0 win.[18] However, he was substituted after only six minutes due to an injury, though this did look more precautionary than anything serious. On 24 January 2014, Porter returned to Burnley early from his loan after falling out of favour at Wimbledon, amid rumours of a training ground bust up with manager Neal Ardley. He made a total of 24 appearances scoring no goals.[19]

2014–15

On 31 January 2014, Porter signed for Rochdale on a short-term deal until the end of the season, following his departure from Burnley. He subsequently joined League Two club Dagenham & Redbridge before returning to the Isthmian League Premier Division and joining leaders Maidstone United.[20]

Welling United

In July 2015, he signed for National League side Welling United on a free transfer.[21]

Bromley and 12 month ban

In June 2016, Porter signed for fellow National League side Bromley following his departure from relegated Welling United.[22] Despite missing a considerable period through injury, Porter made 31 league appearances, scoring 6 goals, and was rewarded with a new one-year contract at the end of the season.[23]

In September 2019, Porter was banned from football for 12 months after pleading guilty to placing 473 bets on football matches, an activity which is banned by the FA. He was also fined £750. He was initially reported to the FA by betting company Bet365 for placing the bets between December 2011 and May 2019. Porter made a loss on the bets and did not bet on matches involving his own teams, and was not accused of match fixing.[24]

Return to Maidstone

After his ban, Porter re-signed for Maidstone in late September 2020.[25]

Dartford

On 8 June 2021, Porter signed for Dartford.[26]

Dulwich Hamlet

On 1 July 2022, Porter signed for Dulwich Hamlet.[27]

Cray Wanderers (second spell)

On 16 June 2023, Porter re-signed for Cray Wanderers.[28]

Return to Dulwich Hamlet

On 5 July 2024, Porter returned to Dulwich Hamlet.[29]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cray WanderersIL Premier Division3570000357
Leyton OrientLeague One1000000010
League One34121201[30] 0392
Total351212010402
Lewes (loan)Conference South101101
Hastings United (loan)IL Premier Division162162
2012–13[31] Championship00000000
2013–14Championship0000
Total00000000
Colchester United (loan)2012–13[32] League One191191
AFC Wimbledon (loan)League Two210101010240
RochdaleLeague Two2020
Dagenham & RedbridgeLeague Two191201110232
Maidstone UnitedIL Premier Division130000000130
Welling United2015–16National League291202[33] 2333
Bromley2016–17National League3260031357
2017–18National League3860082468
2018–19National League44920114710
2019–20National League5050
Total119202012413324
Maidstone United2020–21National League South1242032156
Dartford2021–22National League South274209[34] [35] [36] 2386
Dulwich Hamlet2022–23National League South3912001[37] 04012
Cray WanderersIL Premier Division265302[38] [39] 0315
Career total4225916141321047471

Honours

Bromley

Dartford

2019–20

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Porter. 11v11. 7 July 2016.
  2. Web site: Porter wins Player of the Year. Newsshopper . 15 June 2010 . 15 June 2010.
  3. Web site: O's Sign Cray Youngster Porter . Leyton Orient F.C . 14 May 2010 . 14 May 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120309021252/http://www.leytonorient.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10439~2052343,00.html . 9 March 2012 . dead .
  4. Web site: Leyton Orient 1 Charlton 3 . BBC Sport . 13 August 2010 . 13 August 2010.
  5. Web site: Porter loaned to Lewes . Leyton Orient . 30 October 2010.
  6. Web site: Lewes 1 Dartford 1 . Lewes F.C. . 30 October 2010.
  7. Web site: Weston-super-Mare 0 Lewes 3 . Lewes F.C. . 6 November 2010.
  8. Web site: Pogue loaned out as more reinforcements arrive . 1 February 2011 . Hastings United F.C..
  9. Web site: Porter gives United that winning feeling again . 12 February 2011 . Hastings United F.C..
  10. Web site: Porter bags hat-trick in SJK romp . 19 July 2011 . Leyton Orient F.C. . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110722031720/http://www.leytonorient.com/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10439~2396806%2C00.html . 22 July 2011 .
  11. Web site: Leyton Orient 1–3 Oldham Athletic . 17 September 2011 . BBC Sport.
  12. Web site: Football.
  13. Web site: Leyton Orient News Latest News Latest News Porter Rejects Contract Offer . www.leytonorient.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120527103056/http://www.leytonorient.com/page/NewsDetail/0,,10439~2786455,00.html . 2012-05-27.
  14. Web site: Hot prospect Porter wings in. Burnley FC. 3 July 2012.
  15. News: Colchester set up Porter signing. BBC Sport.
  16. News: Crawley Town 3-0 Colchester. BBC Sport.
  17. Web site: Dons complete loan signing. AFC Wimbledon. 18 July 2013.
  18. Web site: Beere's double sparks Dons. AFC Wimbledon. 20 July 2013.
  19. Web site: Porter back after falling out of favour at Wimbledon. Claretsmad. 24 January 2014.
  20. Web site: Maidstone United sign George Porter from Dagenham after a helping hand from Luke Rooney . 3 February 2015 . 15 April 2015 . Kent Online.
  21. Web site: Welling United sign George Porter and Kevin Lokko . 20 July 2015 . 4 August 2015 . Kent Online.
  22. Web site: Bromley sign George Porter . 27 June 2016 . 28 June 2016 . Bromley Football Club.
  23. Web site: Home. 10 May 2017 . 24 May 2017 . Bromley Football Club.
  24. Web site: Bromley's George Porter banned for 12 months for betting on football matches . 23 September 2019 . 27 September 2020 . Kent Online.
  25. Web site: Announce Porter! . 26 September 2020 . Maidstone United F.C..
  26. Web site: NEW SIGNING : GEORGE PORTER . 8 June 2021 . Dartford F.C..
  27. Web site: PORTER IS BROUGHT TO THE HAMLET . 1 July 2022 . Dulwich Hamlet F.C..
  28. Web site: CRAY WANDERERS SQUAD UPDATE 2023-24 – PART 3: NEW SIGNINGS! CAMERON BLACK (LOAN), JAMIE MASCOLL, GEORGE PORTER, ARCHY TAYLOR – RETAINED: MITCH CHAPMAN, DAVID IJAHA – RE-SIGNING: ALLY MALONEY . 16 June 2023 . Cray Wanderers F.C..
  29. Web site: GEORGE PORTER RETURNS TO SE22. dulwichhamletfc.co.uk. 5 July 2024. 8 July 2024.
  30. Appearance in Football League Trophy
  31. Web site: G. Porter – Soccerway. Soccerway. 18 June 2012.
  32. Web site: Colchester 2012/2013 player appearances. Soccerbase. 18 June 2012.
  33. Appearances in FA Trophy
  34. Three appearances in the London Senior Cup
  35. Four appearances in the Kent Senior Cup
  36. Two appearances in the FA Trophy
  37. One appearance in the FA Trophy
  38. One appearance in the FA Trophy
  39. One appearance in the London Senior Cup
  40. News: Andy Brown's decisive penalty wins FA Trophy for Brackley over Bromley . Paul Doyle . The Guardian . 20 May 2018 . 5 February 2023.