George "Tosh" Barrell (7 July 1888 – 18 May 1960) Access individual season statistics via Season Stats dropdown menu. was an English professional

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who scored 26 goals from 141 appearances in

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playing for Lincoln City. He played at

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or as a

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. Barrell was born in

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. He played for the

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of Lincoln-based engine builders Ruston's before joining Lincoln City. He made his debut on 19 November 1908 in a 3–0 win away to

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Reserves in the

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. In the 1912–13 season, Barrell was the club's leading scorer, with 13 goals from

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and

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games, including a

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at Bury. He played his last game for Lincoln City in April 1917 in the wartime competition, later playing for Ruston's again and also for Boston Town. Barrell died in 1960 aged 71.

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1888 births 1960 deaths Footballers from Lincoln, England English men's footballers Men's association football forwards Lincoln City F.C. players Boston Town F.C. (1920s) players English Football League players {{England-footy-forward-1880s-stub