George Warburton (footballer, born 1934)

George Warburton (born 13 September 1934) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a right back.

George Warburton
Personal information
Full name George Warburton[1]
Date of birth (1934-09-13) 13 September 1934 (age 90)
Place of birth Brymbo, Wales
Position(s) Right back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Pentre Broughton
Brymbo Steelworks
1957–1960 Wrexham 22 (0)
1960–1961 Barrow 14 (0)
Morecambe
Netherfield
Holywell Town
Colwyn Bay
Blaenau Ffestiniog Amateur
Total 36+ (0+)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Brymbo,[1] Warburton began his career with local clubs Pentre Broughton and Brymbo Steelworks.[2] He then made 36 appearances in the Football League for Wrexham and Barrow between 1957 and 1961,[1][3] before playing non-league football with Morecambe and Netherfield, before ending his career back in Wales with Holywell Town, Colwyn Bay and Blaenau Ffestiniog Amateur.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "George Warburton". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  2. ^ a b George Warburton at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  3. ^ "George Warburton". Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database. Neil Brown. Retrieved 15 March 2021.