George Harris (footballer born 1940)
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George Harris is an English-born footballer who played as a Winger in the Football League in the 1960s and early 1970s.
After starting with Woking
he moved to Newport County
for the 1961–62 season
, although after 31 League games he moved to Watford
. He played over 150 League goals for the Hornets and scored 55 goals.
In 1966 Harris moved to Reading
, and he remained with the Berkshire club until 1969, gaining the player of the season award in 1966-67. In all he made 156 appearances for Reading, scoring 66 goals.
He left Reading to join Cambridge United and played for them in their first ever Football League season in 1970-71. On 15 August 1970 he appeared for Cambridge in their first ever Football League match against Lincoln City
, and a fortnight later he scored his first Football League goal for Cambridge against Oldham Athletic. On 14 November 1970 he became the first Cambridge player to score more than one goal for United in a Football League match, when he scored two goals against his former club Newport County. In total he made 35 Football League appearances for Cambridge, scoring on 11 occasions.
As of February 2009 Harris was living in Reading
.
After starting with Woking
Woking F.C.
Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...
he moved to Newport County
Newport County A.F.C.
Newport County Association Football Club are a professional football club based in the city of Newport, south Wales, who currently play in the Conference National, the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
for the 1961–62 season
1961–62 Newport County A.F.C. season
The 1961–62 season was Newport County's fourth consecutive season in the Football League Third Division since the end of regionalisation in 1958...
, although after 31 League games he moved to Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
. He played over 150 League goals for the Hornets and scored 55 goals.
In 1966 Harris moved to Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
, and he remained with the Berkshire club until 1969, gaining the player of the season award in 1966-67. In all he made 156 appearances for Reading, scoring 66 goals.
He left Reading to join Cambridge United and played for them in their first ever Football League season in 1970-71. On 15 August 1970 he appeared for Cambridge in their first ever Football League match against Lincoln City
Lincoln City F.C.
Lincoln City Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. The club are currently members of the Conference National in 2011–12 following relegation from the Football League....
, and a fortnight later he scored his first Football League goal for Cambridge against Oldham Athletic. On 14 November 1970 he became the first Cambridge player to score more than one goal for United in a Football League match, when he scored two goals against his former club Newport County. In total he made 35 Football League appearances for Cambridge, scoring on 11 occasions.
As of February 2009 Harris was living in Reading
Reading, Berkshire
Reading is a large town and unitary authority area in England. It is located in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet, and on both the Great Western Main Line railway and the M4 motorway, some west of London....
.