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]
References
- ^ "George Aitken". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
- ^ Jimmy Philp
- ^ a b List of East Fife Players Capped for Scotland
- ^ League History – East Fife FC – C'MON THE FIFE
- ^ Oliver Phillips (1991). The Official Centenary History of Watford Football Club. Watford Football Club. ISBN 0-9509601-6-0.
External links
- George Aitken at the Scottish Football Association
- George Aitken at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
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