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.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 1979 | Arsenal v Southampton | L | 2-0 | FA Cup | Quarter-final replay |
| 24 Mar 1979 | Bolton Wanderers v Southampton | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 28 Mar 1979 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 18 Aug 1979 | Southampton v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 21 Aug 1979 | Crystal Palace v Southampton | D | 0-0 | League Division One | |
| 25 Aug 1979 | Bolton Wanderers v Southampton | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 28 Aug 1979 | Southampton v Wrexham | W | 5-0 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 01 Sep 1979 | Southampton v Liverpool | W | 3-2 | League Division One | |
| 29 Sep 1979 | Southampton v Derby County | W | 4-0 | League Division One | |
| 06 Oct 1979 | Aston Villa v Southampton | L | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 09 Oct 1979 | Southampton v Crystal Palace | W | 4-1 | League Division One | |
| 13 Oct 1979 | Southampton v Coventry City | L | 2-3 | League Division One | |
| 20 Oct 1979 | West Bromwich Albion v Southampton | L | 4-0 | League Division One | |
| 27 Oct 1979 | Southampton v Leeds United | L | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 03 Nov 1979 | Manchester United v Southampton | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 12 Jan 1980 | Liverpool v Southampton | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 16 Feb 1980 | Derby County v Southampton | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 23 Feb 1980 | Coventry City v Southampton | L | 3-0 | League Division One | |
| 01 Mar 1980 | Southampton v West Bromwich Albion | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 15 Mar 1980 | Southampton v Aston Villa | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 22 Mar 1980 | Nottingham Forest v Southampton | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 29 Mar 1980 | Southampton v Norwich City | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 05 Apr 1980 | Arsenal v Southampton | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 07 Apr 1980 | Southampton v Wolverhampton Wanderers | L | 0-3 | League Division One | |
| 16 Aug 1980 | Southampton v Manchester City | W | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 19 Aug 1980 | Arsenal v Southampton | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 23 Aug 1980 | Sunderland v Southampton | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 26 Aug 1980 | Southampton v Watford | W | 4-0 | League Cup | 2nd round 1st leg |
| 30 Aug 1980 | Southampton v Birmingham City | W | 3-1 | League Division One | |
| 02 Sep 1980 | Watford v Southampton | L |
7-1 Agg: 7-5 |
League Cup | 2nd round 2nd leg |
| 13 Sep 1980 | Norwich City v Southampton | L | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 27 Sep 1980 | West Bromwich Albion v Southampton | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 04 Oct 1980 | Everton v Southampton | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 11 Oct 1980 | Southampton v Stoke City | L | 1-2 | League Division One | |
| 22 Nov 1980 | Southampton v Leeds United | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 29 Nov 1980 | Manchester United v Southampton | D | 1-1 | League Division One | |
| 20 Dec 1980 | Southampton v Crystal Palace | W | 4-2 | League Division One | |
| 26 Dec 1980 | Tottenham Hotspur v Southampton | D | 4-4 | League Division One | |
| 27 Dec 1980 | Southampton v Leicester City | W | 4-0 | League Division One | |
| 03 Jan 1981 | Southampton v Chelsea | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
| 10 Jan 1981 | Leeds United v Southampton | W | 0-3 | League Division One | |
| 17 Jan 1981 | Birmingham City v Southampton | W | 0-3 | League Division One | |
| 24 Jan 1981 | Southampton v Bristol Rovers | W | 3-1 | FA Cup | 4th round |
| 31 Jan 1981 | Southampton v Sunderland | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 07 Feb 1981 | Southampton v Norwich City | W | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 14 Feb 1981 | Southampton v Everton | D | 0-0 | FA Cup | 5th round |
| 17 Feb 1981 | Everton v Southampton | L | 1-0 | FA Cup | 5th round replay |
| 21 Feb 1981 | Southampton v West Bromwich Albion | D | 2-2 | League Division One | |
| 24 Feb 1981 | Brighton and Hove Albion v Southampton | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 28 Feb 1981 | Liverpool v Southampton | L | 2-0 | League Division One | |
| 07 Mar 1981 | Southampton v Manchester United | W | 1-0 | League Division One | |
| 14 Mar 1981 | Stoke City v Southampton | W | 1-2 | League Division One | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
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| 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.