George Daniels (footballer)

George Daniels (1912 – 1984) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Crystal Palace, Hartlepools United, Torquay United and Stoke City.[1]

George Daniels
Personal information
Full name George Daniels[1]
Date of birth 1912[1]
Place of birth Winsford, England[1]
Date of death 1984
Playing position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1931 Leeds United 0 (0)
1932 Altrincham
1934 Stoke City 2 (0)
1935–1936 Torquay United 49 (3)
1937–1938 Crystal Palace 7 (0)
1939 Hartlepools United 0 (0)
– Carlisle United
Total 58 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Daniels was born in Winsford and started his career with Leeds United but failed to make the grade and left for Altrincham.[1] He re-entered professional football with Stoke City in 1934 and played two matches during the 1933–34 season.[1] He left for regular football at Torquay United and spent two seasons at Plainmoor making 49 appearances.[1] He later went on to play for Crystal Palace, Hartlepools United and Carlisle United.

After his playing career he held a number of coaching roles, which included spells at Macclesfield Town, Stockport County, Leek United and Stafford Rangers.

Career statistics

Source:[2]

Club Season League FA Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stoke City[1] 1933–34 First Division 20000020
Torquay United 1935–36 Third Division South 2111110232
1936–37 Third Division South 2821030322
Crystal Palace 1937–38 Third Division South 10000010
1938–39 Third Division South 60000060
Career Total 5832140644

References
  1. Matthews, Tony (1994). The Encyclopaedia of Stoke City. Lion Press. ISBN 0-9524151-0-0.
  2. George Daniels at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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