Geoffrey Hugh Strong was an English professional footballer who scored 98 goals from 313 appearances in the Football League playing for Arsenal, Liverpool and Coventry City.
12 Facts About Geoff Strong
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Geoff Strong began his career as an inside forward, but went on to occupy every outfield position.
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Geoff Strong trained as a machine-tool fitter and played amateur football for his local club, Stanley United.
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Geoff Strong played mainly in the Gunners youth and reserve sides and his first-team debut was delayed by his call-up for National Service in April 1960.
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Geoff Strong made it clear he wanted to move to a more successful club.
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Geoff Strong had scored 77 goals from 137 matches for the Gunners.
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Geoff Strong went on to play in almost every outfield position over the next six seasons, but he eventually settled in at left back after Gerry Byrne retired.
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Geoff Strong had a major influence in the Reds reaching their first European final, as it was he who scored the winner, a towering header, even though he was carrying a leg injury.
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The old guard had to be replaced by a younger generation, and Geoff Strong was one of the players that was caught up in the cull.
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Geoff Strong spent a single season at Highfield Road and his experience was helpful in Noel Cantwell's young team.
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Geoff Strong formed an excellent partnership with a young Jeff Blockley and the Sky Blues set a club record by conceding only 38 league goals.
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Geoff Strong, who had suffered from Alzheimer's disease for some years, died at the age of 75 in a Southport care home in the morning of 17 June 2013.