George Reilly
Scottish footballer (born 1957)
About George Reilly
Born 1957. George Reilly is a British association football player and association football coach.
George Reilly (born 14 September 1957) is a Scottish former footballer. He played for Corby Town, Northampton Town, Cambridge United, Watford, Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion and Barnet. Reilly scored the winning goal for Watford against Plymouth Argyle in the 1984 FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park and played in the 1984 FA Cup Final itself. In 2003, nearly 20 years later, Reilly was working as a bricklayer on a building site in Corby when he was attacked by another worker who bit part of his right ear off, before whispering "Plymouth" in his other ear by way of explanation.
Honours Watford FA Cup runner-up: 1983–84
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Who is George Reilly?
Scottish footballer (born 1957)
When was George Reilly born?
George Reilly was born on 14 September 1957 in Bellshill.
What is George Reilly's occupation?
George Reilly is an association football player and association football coach.
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George Reilly is British.
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