12 Facts About Liam George

Liam Brendan George was born on 2 February 1979 and is a footballer who plays for Barton Rovers on a part-time basis, having signed for them in 2010.

Liam George grew up on Luton's Marsh Farm housing estate and attended Cardinal Newman Catholic School.

Liam George represented his country, Ireland, at all youth levels.

Liam George's career took him from an Under 18 European Youth Championship winner with Ireland to the USL in America within eight years.

Luton were relegated the following year with Liam George managing seven league goals, two cup goals.

Luton were in the Third Division for the first time in over 30 years and Liam George stayed at the club on a weekly contract basis.

However Luton manager Joe Kinnear purchased a number of players and Liam George struggled to hold down a starting position.

However, after three months at the Conference club with his ex-Luton assistant manager, Wayne Turner, Liam George moved onto Bury on a three-month contract at the start of the following season.

Liam George scored three goals in 22 games for the Silverbacks before returning to England with Chesham United in November 2006, signing non-contract terms to be able to play competitive football.

Liam George went on to sign for Barton Rovers before he signed for Darran Hay's Hitchin Town in December 2008.

Liam George entered management by joining St Neots Town as an assistant manager in September 2014.

Liam George studied at the University of Salford for a degree in Physiotherapy which he completed in the summer of 2011.