George Colson


George Peter Colson is an English born Welsh footballer. Mainly a right back, he can also play as a midfielder.

Career

Portsmouth and loans

Colson signed a two-year scholarship with Portsmouth on 15 July 2010. On 26 June 2012, he signed a one-year professional deal.
On 14 August 2012, he made his debut in the League Cup in a 3–0 defeat at Plymouth Argyle.
On 21 November 2012, Colson joined Dorchester Town on an initial month-long loan, alongside Dan Thompson. He made his debut in a Dorset Senior Cup match against Wimborne Town a game which Colson scored in, the fixture ended 3-2 to Wimborne. Colson's league debut was in a 2-2 draw on 2 January against struggling Truro City. His last involvement for the Magpies was as an unused substitute in a 1-0 win over Dover Athletic.
On 23 January 2013 Colson joined Southern League Premier Division side Bashley on a month's loan joining up with fellow Portsmouth winger Elliot Wheeler. In March, he returned to Portsmouth, and after being told that his contract would not be renewed, Colson secured a trial at Stoke City. He then was released at the end of the season.

Bashley

Colson signed permanently for Bashley on 24 September 2013, after a good loan spell at the club. In January 2014 Colson Left the club

Fareham Town / Newport IW

According to their official website, Colson signed for Newport IW on 1 November 2014, after a short stint at Fareham Town.

Salisbury

On 27 July 2015, Colson joined Salisbury. On 31 May 2018, after being previously released, he re-joined the club. On 10 October 2019 it was confirmed that Calson had cancelled his Salisbury FC contract and registration by mutual consent.

Chiropractor

George is a qualified McTimoney Chiropractor. George is practicing at , on the Isle of Wight.

International career

Colson has played for the Wales national under-16 football team.