George Perrins (24 February 1873 – 1947) was an English footballer. His regular position was at half back. He was born in Birmingham. He played for Birmingham St George's, Newton Heath, Luton Town, Chatham Town, and Stockport County.
Career Perrins made his Newton Heath debut on 3 September 1892 in their first ever league match, playing at right half in a 4–3 defeat by Blackburn Rovers. He established himself as Newton Heath's regular right-half, position he occupied for three seasons. 1895–96 season was Perrins' last as a Heathen – after one of his appearances it was reported that "he was weak and no one understood what he wanted to do with the ball. He caressed it and dribbled when he should rather have made sure to get rid of it."
He also played twice as an emergency goalkeeper in Second Division matches against Burton Wanderers, when Hugh Douglas had just been transferred to Derby County and Joe Ridgway was struggling with a broken finger. Both games were lost by Newton Heath 2–1 and 5–1, respectively. Perrins managed to make 102 appearances for Newton Heath, becoming just second player in club's history to achieve 100 appearances after Fred Erentz.
Career statistics ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueNational CupOtherTotalAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNewton Heath1892–93First Division30010–3101893–9428030–3101894–95Second Division26010–2701895–9612010–130 Total96060–1020Luton Town1896–97– ––60601897–98Second Division60–71131Total60–131191Stockport County1901–02Second Division29030–320Career total1310901311531
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