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George Forbes (footballer, born 1868)

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George Forbes
Personal information
Full name George Forbes
Date of birth 29 November 1868
Place of birth Canada
Place of death Canada
Position(s) Full back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1887–1888 Limavady United ? (?)
1888–1889 St Columb's Court ? (?)
1889–1892 Distillery 33 (1)
1892–1894 Glentoran 5 (0)
1894–1896 Distillery 21 (0)
1896–1898 St Columb's Court ? (?)
Total 59 (1)
International career
1888–1891 Ireland 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

George Forbes (born 29 November 1868) was an Irish international footballer who played as a full back.

Career

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Born in Canada, Forbes settled in Ireland (which was then part of the United Kingdom), and played club football with Limavady United, St Columb's Court, Distillery and Glentoran.

He also earned three caps for Ireland between 1888 and 1891.

After finishing his playing career, Forbes returned to Canada.

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