CLARK, George 1978-83

Fullname: George ClarkCLARK, George 1978-83 - The Partick Thistle History Archive
Born: 15th July 1958
Birthplace: Renton
Died:
Date Signed: 1978
Signed From: Balloch Juveniles
Position: Forward

Bio: Young forward who signed for Thistle in 1978 from Balloch Juvenilles. On leaving school Clark jonied Gillingham as a apprentice but returned home after a few years down south. After a short loan spell to his hole town team Vale of Leven, he would soon become a first team reguar for Thistle in the Premier League. Goals were hard to come by for Clark, but he did manage to grab a goal in perhaps the highlight of his Firhill career a 2-1 victory over Rangers at Ibrox. On leaving Thistle in 1983 he spent a few sucesfull years in the Junior ranks with Bailieston (alongside Ronnie Lowrie). He stepped up senior once again with spells at Stenhousemuir, Falkirk and East Stirling. . In1986 he returned Junior with Pollok, a spell with Irvine Meadow followed. In 2001 he was coaching at Dumbarton.

Key Dates:

  • 28th October 1978 Partick Thistle (& League) Debut v Dundee United (A) 0-2, Premier League
  • 22nd November 1980 Partick Thistle (& League) 1st Goal v Dundee United (H) 2-3, Premier League
  • 22nd September 1982 Partick Thistle Last Appearance v Celtic (H) 0-3, League Cup Quarter-Final 2nd Leg
  • 1982-83 Central League Division A Runner-up, Bailieston
  • 1982-83 Top Scorer for Bailieston with 21 goals
  • 1983-84 Scottish Junior Cup Runner-Up, Bailieston

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