George Mathison

George Mathison (24 November 1909 – 19 April 1989) was an English footballer who made 140 appearances in the Football League playing for Newcastle United, Lincoln City and Gateshead.[2] He began his career with his local team, Walker Celtic, and was also on the books of Burnley and Hartlepools United without representing either in the league.[2] He did play one competitive match for Hartlepools, in the Third Division North Cup in 1938.[3] He played as a wing half or centre half.[2]

George Mathison
Personal information
Full name George Mathison[1]
Date of birth (1909-11-24)24 November 1909[1]
Place of birth Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne,[1] England
Date of death 19 April 1989(1989-04-19) (aged 79)[1]
Position(s) Wing half / centre half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
– Ilkeston United
1926–1933 Newcastle United 20 (0)
1933–1934 Lincoln City 37 (0)
1934–1937 Gateshead 83 (5)
1937–1938 Burnley 0 (0)
1938–19?? Hartlepools United 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. "George Mathison". The Lincoln City FC Archive. Lincoln City F.C. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 179. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  3. "George Mathison's Appearances". PoolStats. Retrieved 13 May 2013.


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