George Dalgleish guested at outside right for Exeter City in one match during the 1945-46 season, playing on 27th October 1945 against Bouremouth and Boscombe Athletic at St James’ Park in a Division Three South (South of the Thames) fixture. Exeter lost 3-0, however George hit the post with a powerful shot in the second half.

A few week earlier, on the 2nd of October 1945, the 21 year old signed as a professional at Goodison Park having been a junior at Everton. He had played for the reserves at Everton the week before against Aston Villa Reserves.