George Forrest (soccer)

George Forrest
Personal information
Full name George Forrest
Place of birth Wallyford, Scotland
Playing position Inside Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Alloa Athletic
Heart of Midlothian
Toronto Ulster
1924–1927 Bethlehem Steel 72 (25)
York City
Peterhead
1933–1935 Plymouth Argyle 3 (0)
Mansfield Town
National team
1924 Canada 7 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

George Forrest (born in Wallyford, Scotland) was one of Canada's early star soccer players.

Club career

In 1924, Forrest signed with Bethlehem Steel of the American Soccer League.[1] He played two seasons with Bethlehem, but was released following the 1925-1926 season. He returned to Canada where he briefly played for Toronto Ulster United. In September 1926, Bethlehem brought him back into the team for a third season.[2]

National team

Forrest played for Canada in their 1924 tour of Australia and New Zealand. In 6 games against the Socceroos, Forrest scored twice as the Canadians split the series at two wins a piece. A week later Canada drew with New Zealand 1-1 in Auckland.

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