George Southall (footballer)

George Southall (1880 – after 1907) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham.[2]

For the British cyclist, see George Southall.

George Southall
Personal information
Full name George Southall[1]
Date of birth 1880
Place of birth Quarry Bank, England
Position(s) Outside left
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Quarry Bank Celtic
Halesowen Royal
Redditch Excelsior
Stourbridge
1905–1907 Birmingham 14 (0)
1907–19?? Halesowen
Dudley Town
Lye Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Southall was born in Quarry Bank, which was then in Staffordshire. He began his football career in local football, and gained a reputation as both a goalscorer and a creator of chances while with Stourbridge. He joined Birmingham in December 1905,[1] and made his debut in the First Division on 7 April 1906 in a goalless draw at Derby County.[3] Though given a decent run of games, he was unable to perform at his best, so he returned to non-league football where he was again successful.[1]

References
  1. Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 125. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 246. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. Matthews, p. 152.


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