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George Forbes (born 29 November 1868) was an Irish international footballer who played as a full back.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | George Forbes | ||
Date of birth | 29 November 1868 | ||
Place of birth | Canada | ||
Place of death | Canada | ||
Position(s) | Full back | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1887–1888 | Limavady United | ? | (?) |
1888–1889 | St Columb's Court | ? | (?) |
1889–1892 | Distillery | 33 | (1) |
1892–1894 | Glentoran | 5 | (0) |
1894–1896 | Distillery | 21 | (0) |
1896–1898 | St Columb's Court | ? | (?) |
Total | 59 | (1) | |
International career | |||
1888–1891 | Ireland | 3 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Career
editBorn in Canada, Forbes settled in Ireland (which was then part of the United Kingdom), and played club football with Limavady United, St Columb's Court, Distillery and Glentoran.
He also earned three caps for Ireland between 1888 and 1891.
After finishing his playing career, Forbes returned to Canada.
References
edit- NIFG profile
- George Forbes at National-Football-Teams.com