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George Daniels (footballer, born 1912)

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George Daniels
Personal information
Full name George Daniels[1]
Date of birth 1912[1]
Place of birth Winsford, England[1]
Date of death 1984 (aged 71–72)
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1931 Leeds United 0 (0)
1932 Altrincham
1934 Stoke City 2 (0)
1935–1936 Torquay United 49 (3)
1937–1938 Crystal Palace 7 (0)
1939 Hartlepools United 0 (0)
Carlisle United
Total 58 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

George Daniels (1912–1984) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Crystal Palace, Hartlepools United, Torquay United and Stoke City.[1]

Career

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Daniels was born in Winsford and started his career with Leeds United but failed to make the grade and left for Altrincham.[1] He re-entered professional football with Stoke City in 1934 and played two matches during the 1933–34 season.[1] He left for regular football at Torquay United and spent two seasons at Plainmoor making 49 appearances.[1] He later went on to play for Crystal Palace, Hartlepools United and Carlisle United.

After his playing career he held a number of coaching roles, which included spells at Macclesfield Town, Stockport County, Leek United and Stafford Rangers.

Career statistics

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Source:[3]

Club Season League FA Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Stoke City[1] 1933–34 First Division 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
Torquay United 1935–36 Third Division South 21 1 1 1 1 0 23 2
1936–37 Third Division South 28 2 1 0 3 0 32 2
Crystal Palace 1937–38 Third Division South 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
1938–39 Third Division South 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Career Total 58 3 2 1 4 0 64 4

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. ^ "Torquay United. 'Magpies will do better this time'". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. xi – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ George Daniels at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)