George Colson
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Peter Colson | ||
| Date of birth | 24 October 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Cowes, England | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder/Right back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Salisbury | ||
| 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) |
| 2014-2015 | Newport IW | 28 | (2) |
| 2015 | Fareham Town | 14 | (1) |
| 2015– | Salisbury | 28 | (2) |
| National team | |||
| 2008–2009 | Wales U16 | 3 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
George Peter Colson (born 24 October 1993) is an English born Welsh footballer who plays for Salisbury. He plays as a midfielder.
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 FC 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 FC.[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, after a good loan spell at the club. In January 2014 Colson Left the club [10]
Newport IW
According to their official website, Colson signed for Newport IW in November 2014 [11]
International career
Colson has played for the Wales national under-16 football team.[12]
References
- ↑ "Pompey Unveil New Scholars". Portsmouth FC. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
- ↑ "Isle Of Wight Trio Sign Deals". Portsmouth FC. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
- ↑ "Plymouth 3-0 Portsmouth". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- ↑ Magpies Sign Three; Dorchester Town FC, 21 November 2012
- ↑ http://www.dorchestertownfc.com/?p=1137
- ↑ http://www.dorchestertownfc.com/?p=1184
- ↑ http://www.dorchestertownfc.com/?p=1250
- ↑ Another Portsmouth Boy Loaned To Bash; Pitchero Non League, 23 January 2013
- ↑ Colson attracting Premier League interest; Chichester Observer, 15 March 2013
- ↑ George Colson signed for Bashley today; Bashley's official website, 24 September 2013
- ↑ Broughy Responds With Academy Signing;
- ↑ Phillips, Terry. "Victory target for City youngsters". www.walesonline.co.uk. Retrieved 15 August 2012.