Full name George Peter Colson Years Team Current team Newport (IOW) F.C. 2003–2012 Portsmouth Position Midfielder | Playing position Role Footballer Place of birth Cowes, England Name George Colson | |
Date of birth (1993-10-24) 24 October 1993 (age 22) | ||
George Peter Colson (born 24 October 1993) is an English born Welsh footballer who plays for Salisbury. He plays as a right back.
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Portsmouth and loans
Colson signed a two-year scholarship with Portsmouth on 15 July 2010. On 26 June 2012, he signed a one-year professional deal.
On 14 August 2012, he made his debut in the League Cup in a 3–0 defeat at Plymouth Argyle.
On 21 November 2012, Colson joined Dorchester Town on an initial month-long loan, alongside Dan Thompson. He made his debut in a Dorset Senior Cup match against Wimborne Town a game which Colson scored in, the fixture ended 3-2 to Wimborne. Colson's league debut was in a 2-2 draw on 2 January against struggling Truro City. His last involvement for the Magpies was as an unused substitute in a 1-0 win over Dover Athletic.
On 23 January 2013 Colson joined Southern League Premier Division side Bashley on a month's loan joining up with fellow Portsmouth winger Elliot Wheeler. In March, he returned to Portsmouth, and after being told that his contract would not be renewed, Colson secured a trial at Stoke City. He then was released at the end of the season.
Bashley
Colson signed permanently for Bashley on 24 September, after a good loan spell at the club. In January 2014 Colson Left the club
Newport IW
According to their official website, Colson signed for Newport IW in November 2014
International career
Colson has played for the Wales national under-16 football team.