George Timmins was an English

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who played at

left-half In the sport of association football, a midfielder takes an outfield position primarily in the middle of the pitch. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attacks, and are in that case known as defensive midfielders. ...

. George Timmins signed for West Bromwich Albion in 1880, turning professional in August 1885. From August 1885 through to April 1888, the last three seasons before the Football League commenced George Timmins was part of three FA Cup Final teams 1885 – 1888. He obtained a Winner's medal in 1888 when the Albion defeated Preston North End 2–1 in the Final. George Timmins made his League debut on 8 September 1888, at wing-half for West Bromwich Albion in a 2–0 win against

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at the

Victoria Ground The Victoria Ground was the home ground of Stoke City from 1878 until 1997, when the club relocated to the Britannia Stadium after 119 years. At the time of its demolition it was the oldest operational ground in the Football League. Histor ...

. He played all of the "Throstles" 22 Football League matches in season 1888-89 and was part of a midfield that achieved a big (three goals or more) League win on two separate occasions. (registration & fee required) A skilful and determined footballer, he was a hard, fearless man, who made certain players cringe in the tackle.

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1864 births Footballers from West Bromwich English men's footballers West Bromwich Albion F.C. players Old Hill Wanderers F.C. players Year of death missing Men's association football midfielders {{England-footy-midfielder-1850s-stub