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George O'Brien

George O'Brien

Clubs played for: Blairhall Colliery, Dunfermline Athletic, Leeds United, Southampton, Leyton Orient, Aldershot (1952-1968)

Born: 1935

Birthplace: Dunfermline, Scotland

Position: Inside-forward

Biography: Scottish forward who netted an impressive 188 goals in his 277 games for Southampton is still 5th in the league of top scorers for the club he later became a publican running the Star & Garter, Freemantle




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O'Brien, George My early memories of George was his fantastic understanding and partnership with Saints right winger Terry Paine. His finishing was second to none and a very high percentage of goals came from his reading of the passes from Terry. George, you were a legend at The Dell.
17-04-19 Jim Murphy

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