George Colson

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George Colson
Personal information
Full name George Peter Colson
Date of birth (1993-10-24) 24 October 1993 (age 30)
Place of birth Cowes, England
Position(s) Right back
Youth career
2003–2012 Portsmouth
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2012–2013 Portsmouth 0 (0)
2012–2013 → Dorchester Town (loan) 2 (0)
2013 → Bashley (loan) 8 (0)
2013–2014 Bashley 10 (2)
2014 Fareham Town 14 (1)
2014–2015 Newport IW 28 (2)
2015–2019 Salisbury 102 (10)
International career
2008–2009 Wales U16 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

George Peter Colson (born 24 October 1993) is an English-born Welsh footballer. Mainly a right back, he can also play as a midfielder.

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Career

Portsmouth and loans

Colson signed a two-year scholarship with Portsmouth on 15 July 2010. [1] On 26 June 2012, he signed a one-year professional deal. [2]

On 14 August 2012, he made his debut in the League Cup in a 3–0 defeat at Plymouth Argyle. [3]

On 21 November 2012, Colson joined Dorchester Town on an initial month-long loan, alongside Dan Thompson. [4] He made his debut in a Dorset Senior Cup match against Wimborne Town a game which Colson scored in, the fixture ended 3–2 to Wimborne. [5] Colson's league debut was in a 2–2 draw on 2 January against struggling Truro City. [6] His last involvement for the Magpies was as an unused substitute in a 1–0 win over Dover Athletic. [7]

On 23 January 2013 Colson joined Southern League Premier Division side Bashley on a month's loan joining up with fellow Portsmouth winger Elliot Wheeler. [8] In March, he returned to Portsmouth, and after being told that his contract would not be renewed, Colson secured a trial at Stoke City. [9] He then was released at the end of the season.

Bashley

Colson signed permanently for Bashley on 24 September 2013, after a good loan spell at the club. In January 2014 Colson Left the club [10]

Fareham Town / Newport IW

According to their official website, Colson signed for Newport IW on 1 November 2014, [11] after a short stint at Fareham Town.

Salisbury

On 27 July 2015, Colson joined Salisbury. [12] On 31 May 2018, after being previously released, he re-joined the club. [13] On 10 October 2019 it was confirmed that Calson had cancelled his Salisbury FC contract and registration by mutual consent. [14]

Chiropractor

George is a qualified McTimoney Chiropractor. George is practicing at Wootton Chiropractic Clinic, on the Isle of Wight.

International career

Colson has played for the Wales national under-16 football team. [15]

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References

  1. ↑ "Pompey Unveil New Scholars". Portsmouth FC. Archived from the original on 22 September 2010. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  2. ↑ "Isle of Wight Trio Sign Deals". Portsmouth FC. Archived from the original on 4 July 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  3. ↑ "Plymouth 3-0 Portsmouth". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
  4. ↑ Magpies Sign Three; Dorchester Town FC, 21 November 2012
  5. ↑ http://www.dorchestertownfc.com/?p=1137%5B%5D
  6. ↑ http://www.dorchestertownfc.com/?p=1184%5B%5D
  7. ↑ http://www.dorchestertownfc.com/?p=1250%5B%5D
  8. ↑ Another Portsmouth Boy Loaned To Bash; Pitchero Non League, 23 January 2013
  9. ↑ Colson attracting Premier League interest; Chichester Observer, 15 March 2013
  10. ↑ George Colson signed for Bashley today; Bashley's official website, 24 September 2013
  11. ↑ Broughy Responds With Academy Signing;
  12. ↑ "Four More Signings Confirmed". Salisbury F.C. 27 July 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  13. ↑ "Salisbury add seven to squad including one new face". Salisbury Journal. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
  14. ↑ Whites allow Colson to depart [usurped] , nonleaguedaily.com, 10 October 2019
  15. ↑ Phillips, Terry. "Victory target for City youngsters". walesonline.co.uk. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
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