George Luke

Date of birth17 December 1933
Place of birthNewcastle
PositionOutside Left

Moved to Hartlepools United in October 1953 without having played a first-team game, and returned to Newcastle United in October 1959. George spent all of his professional career in the north-east, including two stints at St James' Park. A stocky left-winger, he returned to eventually replace Bobby Mitchell.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Newcastle United 01 Dec 1950 01 Oct 1953
Hartlepool United 01 Oct 1953 01 Oct 1959
Newcastle United 01 Oct 1959 01 Jan 1961

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1959-60 Newcastle United FA Cup 2
1959-60 Newcastle United League Division One 23
2
1960-61 Newcastle United League Division One 4
2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.