George Colson
# George Colson

George Peter Colson (born 24 October 1993) 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 Wootton Chiropractic Clinic, on the Isle of Wight.

## International career

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

