George Perrins

George Perrins (24 February 1873 – 1947) was an English footballer. His regular position was at half back. He was born in Birmingham. He played for Birmingham St George's, Newton Heath, Luton Town, Chatham Town, and Stockport County. He established himself as Newton Heath's regular right-half, position he occupied for three seasons. 1895–96 season was Perrins' last as a Heathen – after one of his appearances it was reported that "he was weak and no one understood what he wanted to do with the ball. He caressed it and dribbled when he should rather have made sure to get rid of it."

He also played twice as an emergency goalkeeper in Second Division matches against Burton Wanderers, when Hugh Douglas had just been transferred to Derby County and Joe Ridgway was struggling with a broken finger. Perrins managed to make 102 appearances for Newton Heath, becoming just second player in club's history to achieve 100 appearances after Fred Erentz.

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