George Francomb

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George Francomb
Personal information
Full name Georgie Francomb1
Date of birth (1991-09-08) 8 September 1991 (age 21)
Place of birth Hackney, London, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing position Right back, Midfield
Club information
Current club Norwich City
Number 33
Youth career
2006 Tottenham Hotspur
2008–2009 Norwich City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2009– Norwich City 5 (0)
2010–2011 → Barnet (loan) 16 (0)
2012 → Hibernian (loan) 18 (0)
2012 → AFC Wimbledon (loan) 15 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:42, 20 November 2012 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Georgie Francomb (born 8 September 1991 in London, England)2 is an English footballer, who currently plays for Norwich City. Francomb plays as a defender or midfielder. He has also previously played for Barnet, Hibernian and AFC Wimbledon.

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Career

Early years

Born in Hackney, London. George attended Emerson Park school in Hornchurch with fellow football apprentices Lewis Perkins and Charlie Stimson.

Norwich City

Francomb made his first team debut for Norwich City on 6 October 2009, against Gillingham in the Football League Trophy3 and his Football League debut on 10 October in a 1–0 away win against Carlisle United.4 He then went on to make a third start for the club in his home debut against Swindon Town on 24 October 2009. On 7 October 2010, Francomb joined Barnet on loan567

Hibernian

In January 2012, Francomb was loaned to Scottish Premier League club Hibernian.8 He made his debut for Hibs on 14 January, in a 3–2 win against Dunfermline. Francomb set up the opening goal in a 2–0 victory for Hibs against Ayr United in the Scottish Cup.9 He became recognised for his impressive range of passing and crossing abilities, and his dangerous set-pieces. Francomb left Hibs after their 2012 Scottish Cup Final defeat, in which he appeared as a substitute.10 Soon after returning to Norwich, Francomb agreed a new contract with Norwich City.10

AFC Wimbledon

George joined AFC Wimbledon on loan on transfer deadline day August 2012,11 which was extended for another month on 5 October having made 7 appearances in a month.12 Although a right back primarily Francomb proved his capabilites as a winger. On 24 November 2012 it was announced that he would return to his parent club having made 15 appearances for the Dons.

References

  1. ^ "Search 1984 to 2006 – Birth, Marriage and Death indexes". Findmypast.com. Retrieved 2012-05-17. 
  2. ^ "Academy U18s Profiles". Norwich City FC. Retrieved 2009-10-11. 
  3. ^ "Cody on Target in Trophy Triumph". Norwich City FC. 2009-10-06. Retrieved 2009-10-11. 
  4. ^ "Carlisle 0-1 Norwich". BBC Sport. 2009-10-10. Retrieved 2009-10-11. 
  5. ^ "FRANCOMB JOINS BARNET ON LOAN". Norwich City FC. 2010-10-07. Retrieved 2010-11-10. 
  6. ^ "Norwich City's George Francomb extends Barnet loan stay". BBC Sport. 8 November 2010. Retrieved 14 May 2011. 
  7. ^ "Francomb's loan extended". Barnet F.C. 1 December 2010. Retrieved 14 May 2011. 
  8. ^ "Hibs sign Norwich defender George Francomb on loan". BBC Sport (BBC). 12 January 2012. Retrieved 12 January 2012. 
  9. ^ Campbell, Andy (10 March 2012). "Ayr United 0–2 Hibernian". BBC Sport (BBC). Retrieved 9 April 2012. 
  10. ^ a b "Francomb grateful for time at Hibs". Edinburgh Evening News (Johnston Press). 26 May 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2012. 
  11. ^ "AFC Wimbledon Move". AFC Wimbledon Official website. 
  12. ^ "Dons extend loan stars' stay". Sky Sports. 

External links

Norwich City F.C. – current squad