Liam George

Liam Brendan George (born 2 February 1979 in Luton, England) is a footballer, who represented the Republic of Ireland in the Under 18 European Youth Championship, and who is currently playing for Hitchin Town on a part-time basis, having signed for them in December 2008.

Liam's family originates from Saint Lucia (father, Victor) and Church Street, Dublin (mother, Anne). He grew up on Luton's Marsh Farm housing estate and attended Cardinal Newman Catholic High School.

Early career

Liam started his career in football progressing through the youth ranks at Luton Town, and represented his country, the Republic of Ireland at all youth levels. His career took him from an Under 18 European Youth Championship with Ireland to the USL in America within eight years.

Club career

Having broken into the Irish youth teams with the likes of Robbie Keane, Richard Dunne and Stephen McPhail, George progressed through the Irish youth teams and the Luton Town reserve team. In July 1998 he represented the Republic of Ireland in the UEFA Under 18 Youth Championships, reaching the final against Germany. The game went to penalties and, with the score at 3–3, George slotted home the winner to make it 4–3.