George Daniels (footballer)

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]

George Daniels

Personal information
Full name	George Daniels[1]
Date of birth	1912[1]
Place of birth	Winsford, England[1]
Date of death	1984
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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

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

Source:[2]

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

1. Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
2. George Daniels at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)