George Horbury

George Horbury (born 23 June 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL League Two club Harrogate Town. He will leave the club as a free agent on June 30.

George Horbury
Personal information
Full name George Horbury
Date of birth (2004-06-23) 23 June 2004
Place of birth Harrogate, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Chorley
(on loan from Harrogate Town)
Youth career
2021–2022 Harrogate Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2024 Harrogate Town 2 (0)
2023 → Marske United (loan) 23 (2)
2023 → Buxton (loan) 6 (0)
2024 → Chorley (loan) 16 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:00, 29 April 2024 (UTC)

Playing career

On 27 June 2022, after a successful season as a youth team scholar, Horbury signed a professional contract with his hometown club Harrogate Town.[1] Upon doing so, he became the first Harrogate academy player to sign a professional deal with the club in what was their maiden season in the Football League Youth Alliance.[2]

On 27 August 2022, Horbury made his first appearance for the club coming on as a late substitute in a defeat to Newport County.[3]

On 21 January 2023, it was announced George had joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Marske United on a one-month loan deal. He scored on his debut in a 2-1 win over Ashton United.[4] After impressing with Marske, his loan deal was extended until the end of the 2022–23 season.[5]

On 21 November 2023, Horbury joined National League North club Buxton on an initial one-month loan deal.[6]

On 27 January 2024, Horbury joined National League North club Chorley on a loan deal until the end of the season.[7]

On 17 May 2024, Harrogate confirmed Horbury will leave the club at the end of his contract.[8]

References
  1. "Academy Star Horbury Signs Professional Deal". Harrogate Town AFC. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  2. "George Horbury becomes first Harrogate Town academy graduate to sign professional contract with Sulphurites". Harrogate Advertiser. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
  3. "George Horbury". Soccerbase.
  4. "George Horbury". www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
  5. "Harrogate midfielder extends Marske stay". The Northern Premier League. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
  6. "George Horbury joins Buxton on loan". www.harrogatetownafc.com. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  7. https://www.chorleyfc.com/blogs/news/loan-signing-george-horbury/
  8. https://www.harrogatetownafc.com/news/2024/may/released-and-retained-list-confirmed
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