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George Shipley

George Shipley

Clubs played for: Southampton, Reading, Lincoln City, Charlton Athletic, Gillingham (1979-1988)

Born: 1959

Birthplace: Newcastle

Position: Midfielder

Biography: Newcastle born midfielder completed his apprenticeshiop at Southampton and made just three league appearance and two loan spells away, before joining Lincoln City where he established himself playing 230 league games and scoring 42 goals. He then hd spells with Charlton and Gillingham before ending his playing days back at Lincoln. He later became Youth team manager for Gillingham and then Middlesborough and then assistant manager to former Boro boss Lennie Lawrence at Bradford City. He is now Personnel manager for hometown club Newcastle UnitedĀs football in the Community department.




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Shipley, George He was a top top coach. I played under him at both Gillingham and Middlesbrough. Would love to meet him again one day.
12-02-21 Justin Smale

Shipley, George George Shipley is currently working for BCA logistics as an executive driver. 2019
24-10-19 Alex Knight

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