Charlie George
| Date of birth | 10 October 1950 |
| Place of birth | Islington |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Forward |
A darling of the North Bank, Charlie fulfilled every Arsenal fan's dream by progressing from the Highbury terraces to become arguably the most popular Gunner of his era. Forever remembered for his celebration of the winning goal in the 1971 FA Cup Final against Liverpool when, in near exhaustion, he sank to the Wembley turf. With a dead-pan expression that masked a volatile temperament, the lanky attacker's tall frame similarly masked a stunning turn of pace. It remains a surprise that his virtuoso skills were rewarded with just one England cap.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal | 01 Mar 1968 | 01 Jul 1975 | |
| Derby County | 01 Jul 1975 | 01 Dec 1978 | |
| Southampton | 01 Dec 1978 | 01 Mar 1982 | |
| AFC Bournemouth | 01 Mar 1982 | 30 Mar 1982 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969-70 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1969-70 | Arsenal | Fairs Cup | 8 | 4 |
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| 1969-70 | Arsenal | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1969-70 | Arsenal | League Division One | 21 | 7 |
6 |
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| 1970-71 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 7 | 1 |
5 |
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| 1970-71 | Arsenal | Fairs Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1970-71 | Arsenal | League Division One | 17 | 5 |
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| 1971-72 | Arsenal | European Cup | 5 | 1 |
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| 1971-72 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 8 | 3 |
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| 1971-72 | Arsenal | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1971-72 | Arsenal | League Division One | 20 | 3 |
7 |
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| 1972-73 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 4 | 3 |
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| 1972-73 | Arsenal | League Cup | 3 | 2 |
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| 1972-73 | Arsenal | League Division One | 18 | 9 |
6 |
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| 1973-74 | Arsenal | League Division One | 28 | 5 |
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| 1974-75 | Arsenal | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1974-75 | Arsenal | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1974-75 | Arsenal | League Division One | 9 | 1 |
2 |
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| 1975-76 | Derby County | European Cup | 4 | 4 |
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| 1975-76 | Derby County | FA Cup | 4 | 3 |
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| 1975-76 | Derby County | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 1975-76 | Derby County | League Division One | 35 | 16 |
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| 1976-77 | Derby County | FA Cup | 4 | 3 |
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| 1976-77 | Derby County | League Cup | 5 | 3 |
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| 1976-77 | Derby County | League Division One | 29 | 5 |
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| 1976-77 | Derby County | UEFA Cup | 4 | 6 |
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| 1977-78 | Derby County | FA Cup | 3 | ||||
| 1977-78 | Derby County | League Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1977-78 | Derby County | League Division One | 34 | 11 |
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| 1978-79 | Derby County | League Cup | 2 | ||||
| 1978-79 | Derby County | League Division One | 8 | 2 |
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| 1978-79 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1978-79 | Southampton | League Division One | 2 | ||||
| 1979-80 | Southampton | League Cup | 1 | 1 |
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| 1979-80 | Southampton | League Division One | 20 | 3 |
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| 1980-81 | Southampton | FA Cup | 4 | ||||
| 1980-81 | Southampton | League Cup | 2 | 2 |
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| 1980-81 | Southampton | League Division One | 22 | 8 |
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| 1981-82 | Derby County | League Division Two | 11 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972-73 | England | Under-23 | 3 | 1 |
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| 1973-74 | England | Under-23 | 2 | ||||
| 1976-77 | England | International Friendly | 1 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 1972 | Wales v England | W | 0-3 | Under-23 | |
| 02 Jan 1973 | England v Netherlands | W | 3-1 | Under-23 | |
| 07 Mar 1973 | England v Czechoslovakia | W | 1-0 | Under-23 | |
| 16 Oct 1973 | England v Poland | D | 0-0 | Under-23 | |
| 13 Nov 1973 | England v Denmark | D | 1-1 | Under-23 | |
| 08 Sep 1976 | England v Republic of Ireland | D | 1-1 | International Friendly | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.