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Full name:
Frederick Charles George
Born:
Islington, London, 10 October 1950
Position:
Inside forward
Height/weight:
5 ft. 11 in./11 st. 8 lb.
Joined Arsenal:
1966. Signed professional forms in March 1968.
Clubs:
Arsenal (1966–75)
Derby County (1975–Dec 78)
Southampton (1978–81)
Nottingham Forest (loan, 1980)
First Arsenal appearance:
League vs Everton, 9 August 1969 (0–1)
Last Arsenal appearance:
FA Cup vs Coventry City, 25 January 1975 (1–1)
International matches:
1 cap for England
International debut:
8 September 1976 against the Republic of Ireland (1–1)
| League | FA Cup | FL Cup | Ch.Shld | Europe | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | App | Gls | App | Gls | App | Gls | App | Gls | App | Gls | App | Gls |
| 1969–70 | 21+7 | 6 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | 8 | 4 | 32+7 | 10 |
| 1970–71 | 17 | 5 | 7+1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | 2+1 | - | 36+2 | 10 |
| 1971–72 | 20+3 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | 35+3 | 11 |
| 1972–73 | 18+9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 25+9 | 11 |
| 1973–74 | 28 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 28 | 5 |
| 1974–75 | 9+1 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 11+1 | 2 |
| Total | 113+20 | 31 | 21+1 | 11 | 8 | 2 | - | - | 15+1 | 5 | 157+22 | 49 |
Another 20-year-old, he has soared from reserve obscurity to become the talk of the Highbury terraces in just two seasons—and, remember, he spent the early months of 1970–71 out of action after cracking an ankle in the opening game at Everton. His midfield flair and class are augmented by cool application in scoring positions. Product of Islington Schools football. Professional since February 1968.
A prolific striker for Arsenal. George is best remembered for his winner against Liverpool in the 1971 FA Cup Final, which won Arsenal its first League and FA Cup "double". George had the ability to create and score goals from difficult angles and could be fancy with his footwork. Saw him won his first and only cap against the Republic of Ireland in 1976, and was later replaced by Gordon Hill of Manchester United in the same game. Surprised that George was not called to the England squad during his heydays with Arsenal.
What number was Charlie George wearing on his shirt during the 1971 Fa Cup final?
Charlie George wore the number 11 shirt in the 1971 FA Cup final. /Johan
I only saw him from 10,000 miles away on TV in Nhill, Victoria, Australia. My memory was of him jogging around on the forward line doing enigmatic things, and not taking anything that seriously. Once I remember him taking a shot from around 30 yrds out and Brian Moore saying profoundly "Charlie George, what a lazy action, but what power". This pretty much summed up the man (George AND Moore). I also seem to remember him playing for Derby County too in all white with the ram's head on the front but as I remember he was kind of frustrated all the time although a stand out and key man. I was only young and it was a long time ago. If anyone knows of a good biography it would be a good read.
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