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George 'Geordie' Armstrong 1944-2000
George Armstrong Biography .
George (56) was a kind, warm-hearted man who spent the last decade coaching the reserve team side. He was an inspiring coach as well as a superb player in his day, featuring in Arsenal's 1970-71 Double winning side. More importantly George was an effervescent, honest, down to earth soul, widely respected by everyone at Arsenal Football Club. He will be sorely missed.
Joined Arsenal: As an amateur in early August 1961, turning professional on August 24th 1961.
After making a record 621 appearances, George left Arsenal in September 1977 to join up with Leicester City. His appearance record was later broken by David O'Leary (722) and Tony Adams (624).Arsenal Honours: Fairs Cup winner
1970 Division One Championship winner 1970-71 FA Cup winner 1971 Voted Player of the year 1970
Arsenal Appearances:
League 490/10 Goals:
53 FA Cup: 58/2 Goals:
10 League Cup: 35 Goals:
3 European comp: 24/2 Goals: 2
Total: 621 Goals: 68
Other information:
Prior to joining Arsenal George 'Geordie' Armstrong qualified as an electrician. On leaving Arsenal he also played for Leicester City and ended his professional playing days with Stockport County in 1978.
As a coach:
Aston Villa in 1979 and then on to Fulham Town, Middlesbrough, Narvik (Norway) and Kuwait before re-joining Arsenal as Reserve Team manager in 1990.