Williams, George

Birth Date

10th January 1897

Birthplace

Ventnor, Isle of Wight

Occupation

Forward

Biographical Text

George Williams briefly played for Exeter City in the early 1920s. He joined the club from Southampton and later played for Netley Sports, Cowes and Salisbury.

During the First World War George had been a member of the Hampshire Regiment serving in the 2/4th Battalion. Playing regularly for the regiment when in Persia, word preceded his return home and he was signed by Southampton an amateur in 1919. Turning professional in October 1920, he made a handful of Football League appearances for the Saints prior to signing for Exeter City in the summer of 1921.

Making his debut for the Grecians against Portsmouth in the fifth fixture of the season on 10 September 1921, he played a batch of four games followed by a run of six matches from Christmas to February. Scoring just once - against Southend United in September - George left Exeter in 1922 and returned to the Southampton area to play Hampshire League football with Netley Sports and Cowes. Finishing his football career at Salisbury City, George had by now settled into employment as a painter and decorator.

George died on 22 February 1957 in Southampton.

Appearances

11

Goals

1

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