George Peter Colson (born 24 October 1993) is an English-born Welsh footballer. Mainly a right back, he can also play as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Peter Colson | ||
| Date of birth | 24 October 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Cowes, England | ||
| Position(s) | Right back | ||
| 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 | Fareham Town | 14 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | Newport IW | 28 | (2) |
| 2015–2019 | Salisbury | 102 | (10) |
| International career | |||
| 2008–2009 | Wales U16 | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editPortsmouth and loans
editColson 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 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.[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
editColson signed permanently for Bashley on 24 September 2013, after a good loan spell at the club. In January 2014 Colson Left the club[10]
Fareham Town / Newport IW
editAccording to their official website, Colson signed for Newport IW on 1 November 2014,[11] after a short stint at Fareham Town.
Salisbury
editOn 27 July 2015, Colson joined Salisbury.[12] On 31 May 2018, after being previously released, he re-joined the club.[13] On 10 October 2019 it was confirmed that Calson had cancelled his Salisbury FC contract and registration by mutual consent.[14]
Chiropractor
editGeorge is a qualified McTimoney Chiropractor. George is practicing at Wootton Chiropractic Clinic, on the Isle of Wight.
International career
editColson has played for the Wales national under-16 football team.[15]
References
edit- ^ "Pompey Unveil New Scholars". Portsmouth FC. Archived from the original on 22 September 2010. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
- ^ "Isle of Wight Trio Sign Deals". Portsmouth FC. Archived from the original on 4 July 2012. 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[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.dorchestertownfc.com/?p=1184[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.dorchestertownfc.com/?p=1250[permanent dead link]
- ^ 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;
- ^ "Four More Signings Confirmed". Salisbury F.C. 27 July 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ "Salisbury add seven to squad including one new face". Salisbury Journal. 31 May 2018. Retrieved 10 October 2018.
- ^ Whites allow Colson to depart[usurped], nonleaguedaily.com, 10 October 2019
- ^ Phillips, Terry. "Victory target for City youngsters". walesonline.co.uk. Retrieved 15 August 2012.