George Claughton is a former professional

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footballer who played in the 1970s and 1980s. He played at club level for

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Playing career

County Cup Final appearances

George Claughton played in

's 10-5 victory over

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in the

1981 Events January * January 1 ** Greece enters the European Economic Community, predecessor of the European Union. ** Palau becomes a self-governing territory. * January 10 – Salvadoran Civil War: The FMLN launches its first major offensiv ...

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Final during the 1981–82 season at Headingley Rugby Stadium,

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, on Saturday 3 October 1981.

References

External links

George Claughton Memory Box Search at archive.castigersheritage.com
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