George Edgar Smollett Sievwright (born 10 September 1937) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a wing half Sievwright began his career with Dundee Junior club Broughty Athletic before going senior in the late 1950s with Dundee United. He played in seven league fixtures for United during the 1961–62 season and once during the following season. After leaving Tannadice in 1963, Sievwright joined Oldham Athletic in a £500 deal.[3] He made 37 appearances and scored 4 goals before moving on to Tranmere Rovers. Appearing only in Tranmere's reserve team,[4] Sievwright spent a season with Rochdale, where supporters found about his release before he did.[5] Subsequently, joining Macclesfield Town, Sievwright won the FA Trophy during his final playing years.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Edgar Smollett Sievwright[1][2] | ||
| Date of birth | 10 September 1937 | ||
| Place of birth | Broughty Ferry, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Wing half | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Broughty Athletic | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1961–1963 | Dundee United | 7 | (0) |
| 1963–1964 | Oldham Athletic | 37 | (4) |
| 1964–1965 | Tranmere Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| 1965–1966 | Rochdale | 32 | (1) |
| 1966–1972 | Macclesfield Town | 174 | (326) |
| 1972–1974 | Mossley | 2 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1972–1974 | Mossley | ||
| Stalybridge Celtic | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
In November 1972, Sievwright moved into management, joining Mossley as player/manager. His time was brief, lasting little over a year before being dismissed in January 1974. He also had a spell managing Stalybridge Celtic.[4]
Honours
editMacclesfield Town
edit- FA Trophy: 1
References
edit- ^ Russell, Martin (10 March 2009). "A FOOTBALL TOUR OF TAMESIDE PART 1". FansOnline.net. Retrieved 20 April 2009.
- ^ "George Sievwright". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
- ^ "Where Are They Now? (K-Z)". webservicesbc.com. Retrieved 20 April 2009.
- ^ a b "The Mossley Managers". mossleyweb.com. Archived from the original on 30 May 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2009.
- ^ "A TRIBUTE TO BERT LISTER". Stockport County FC. 17 July 2007. Archived from the original on 23 July 2011. Retrieved 20 April 2009.
External links
edit- George Sievwright at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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