George Reilly (born 14 September 1957) is a Scottish former footballer. He played for Corby Town, Northampton Town, Cambridge United, Watford, Newcastle United, West Bromwich Albion and Barnet. Reilly scored the winning goal for Watford against Plymouth Argyle in the 1984 FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park and played in the 1984 FA Cup Final itself. In 2003, nearly 20 years later, Reilly was working as a bricklayer on a building site in Corby when he was attacked by another worker who bit part of his right ear off, before whispering "Plymouth" in his other ear by way of explanation.
Scottish footballer
George Reilly
Key facts
date of birthSeptember 14, 1957
occupationassociation football player, association football coach
place of birthBellshill
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- Date of birth
- 14 September 1957
- Years
- Team
- 1976–1979
- Northampton Town
- 1979–1983
- Cambridge United
- 1983–1985
- Watford
- 1985–1985
- Newcastle United
- 1985–1988
- West Bromwich Albion
- 1988
- Cambridge United
- 1989
- Barnet
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