George Burton (1910s footballer)

English footballer

George BurtonPersonal information

Place of birth|  England
Position(s)|  Forward
Senior career*
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Gls)
1909–1911|  Middlesbrough|  2|  (0)
1911–1915|  Cardiff City|  44|  (16)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

George Burton was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Middlesbrough and the Southern Football League for Cardiff City.[1] His brother John was also a footballer and the pair played together at Cardiff City.

## Career

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Burton signed for Southern Football League Second Division Cardiff City in 1911,[2] joining his brother John at the club.[2][3] He made his debut in a goalless draw with Portsmouth on 21 October before scoring his first goal for the club in a 4–2 victory over Cwm Albion a week later.[2]

## Honours

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Cardiff City[2]

* Southern Football League Second Division winner: 1912–13
* Welsh Cup winner: 1912

## References

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1. ^ "George Burton". 11vs11.com. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
2. ^ a b c d Shepherd, Richard (2002). The Definitive: Cardiff City F.C. Nottingham: SoccerData Publications. p. 15\. ISBN 1-899468-17-X.
3. ^ Matthews, Tony (2014). Middlesbrough FC Miscellany. Amberley Publishing Limited. ISBN 978-1445641546.

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