George Colson

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

George Colson
Personal information
Full name George Peter Colson
Date of birth (1993-10-24) 24 October 1993
Place of birth Cowes, England
Position(s) Right back
Youth career
2003–2012 Portsmouth
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (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)
National team
2008–2009 Wales U16 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 3 October 2018

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]

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, nonleaguedaily.com, 10 October 2019
  15. Phillips, Terry. "Victory target for City youngsters". www.walesonline.co.uk. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
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