George Aitken (footballer, born 1925)

George Graham Aitken (28 May 1925 – 22 January 2003) was a Scottish international footballer, who played for clubs including East Fife and Sunderland. Aitken was part of the East Fife's famous half back line of Philp, Finlay and Aitken.[2]

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George Aitken
Personal information
Full name George Graham Aitken[1]
Date of birth (1925-05-28)28 May 1925
Place of birth Lochgelly, Scotland
Date of death 22 January 2003(2003-01-22) (aged 77)
Place of death Sunderland, England
Playing position(s) Wing half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1946–1950 East Fife 93 (5)
1950–1951 Third Lanark 20 (1)
1951–1958 Sunderland 245 (3)
1958–1960 Gateshead 58 (0)
Total 416 (9)
National team
1949–1954 Scotland 8 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

He became the club's most capped Scotland player of all time, picking up five caps in 1949 and 1950. He always played for winning Scotland sides while with the Fifers.[3] Aitken was among the players to have played for the club in their successful post war era when they enjoyed creditable league and cup success.[4] Aitken won a further three caps after his transfer to Sunderland.[3]

Following his retirement as a player, Aitken spent six years as a coach at Watford.[5]

References
  1. "George Aitken". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
  2. Jimmy Philp
  3. List of East Fife Players Capped for Scotland
  4. League History – East Fife FC – C'MON THE FIFE
  5. Oliver Phillips (1991). The Official Centenary History of Watford Football Club. Watford Football Club. ISBN 0-9509601-6-0.
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