George Mutch

Date of birth21 September 1912
Place of birthFerryhill
NationalityScottish
PositionInside forward

A top class inside-forward (1934-37), leading scorer, an exceptional talent. Hard-up United could not resist Preston's cash offer in 1937. He is best remembered for winning the FA Cup for Preston NE against Huddersfield Town in the last minute of extra time, the only goal of the game.

He also played for Avondale, Hawthorn and Banks o' Dee.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Arbroath 01 May 1934
Manchester United 01 May 1934 01 Sep 1937
Preston North End 01 Sep 1937 01 Oct 1946
Bury 01 Oct 1946 01 Oct 1947
Southport 01 Oct 1947

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1934-35 Anglo-Scots King George V Jubilee Trust Fund 1
1
1934-35 Manchester United FA Cup 3
1
1934-35 Manchester United League Division Two 40
18
1935-36 Manchester United FA Cup 3
2
1935-36 Manchester United League Division Two 42
21
1936-37 Manchester United FA Cup 2
1936-37 Manchester United League Division One 28
7
1937-38 Manchester United League Division Two 2
1941-42 Liverpool North Region War League (Second Championship) 1
1


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
1937-38 Scotland British Home Championship 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
09 Apr 1938 England v Scotland W 0-1 British Home Championship


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.