George Patrick O'Neill (21 July 1923 – 2003) was an English

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who played five games at

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for

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in 1948.

Career

O'Neill played as an amateur with Ellesmere Port Town, before joining

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club

in November 1948. He made his debut at outside-right in a 2–1 defeat to

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on 13 November, but broke a toe at his work the following week. He recovered by January the next year, but after failing to nail down a regular spot was released by

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at the end of the 1948–49 season.

Career statistics

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Oneill, George 1923 births 2003 deaths Footballers from Liverpool English men's footballers Men's association football inside forwards Port Vale F.C. players English Football League players