George Aitken

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George Graham Aitken (28 May 1925 – 22 January 2003) was a Scottish international footballer , who played for clubs including East Fife and Sunderland . Aitken was part of the East Fife's famous half back line of Philp, Finlay and Aitken. [ 2 ] He became the club's most capped Scotland player of all time, picking up five caps in 1949 and 1950. He always played for winning Scotland sides while with the Fifers. [ 3 ] Aitken was among the players to have played for the club in their successful post war era when they enjoyed creditable league and cup success. [ 4 ] Aitken won a further three caps after his transfer to Sunderland. [ 3 ] Following his retirement as a player, Aitken spent six years as a coach at Watford . [ 5 ]Wikipedia

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United Kingdom
Birthplace
Lochgelly
Born
28 May 1925
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East Fife F.C. (1946–50)Scotland men's national football team (1949–54)Third Lanark A.C. (1950–51)Sunderland A.F.C. (1951–58)Gateshead F.C. (1958–60)
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