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George Mutch

1912 – 2001

Scottish footballer

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Lived 1912 – 2001 (aged 88). George Mutch was a British association football player.

George Mutch (21 September 1912 – 30 March 2001) was a Scottish footballer. He played as an inside forward. Born in Aberdeen, Mutch started his football career with Avondale before joining Banks O' Dee. He then moved on to Arbroath, and signed for Manchester United in 1934. He played for United for four years, scoring 49 goals. After leaving, he went to Preston North End, where he helped the club win the 1938 FA Cup final, the first to be shown on television. In the last minute of extra time, Mutch was fouled. He scored the resulting penalty kick, which rebounded from the underside of the bar, to win the match for Preston North End. Mutch remained with Preston throughout the Second World War, but joined Bury at the cessation of hostilities. After a season with Bury, he joined Southport as a player-trainer, before taking up his training responsibilities on a permanent basis in 1948. He then returned to Scotland as the manager of Banks O' Dee in 1950.

He earned one cap for the Scotland national football team, a 1–0 win over England at Wembley Stadium on 9 April 1938.

Honours Preston North End FA Cup: 1937–38

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Who was George Mutch?

Scottish footballer (1912-2001)

When was George Mutch born?

George Mutch was born on 21 September 1912 in Aberdeen.

When did George Mutch die?

George Mutch died on 30 March 2001 in Aberdeen.

What was George Mutch's occupation?

George Mutch was an association football player.

What nationality was George Mutch?

George Mutch was British.

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· Wikipedia: George Mutch

· Wikidata: Q4285113

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