George Lloyd (footballer, born 2000)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | George Robert Lawrence Lloyd[1] | ||
Date of birth | [2] | 11 February 2000||
Place of birth | Gloucester, England[3] | ||
Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Cheltenham Town) | ||
Number | 19 | ||
Youth career | |||
2009–2017 | Cheltenham Town | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017– | Cheltenham Town | 63 | (5) |
2018–2019 | → Hereford (loan) | 12 | (2) |
2019 | → Hereford (loan) | 7 | (1) |
2021���2022 | → Port Vale (loan) | 7 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:00, 13 November 2021 (UTC) |
George Robert Lawrence Lloyd (born 11 February 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Cheltenham Town.
He made his first-team debut at Cheltenham Town during the 2017–18 season and spent much of the following campaign on loan at Hereford. He played 18 games for Cheltenham in the 2019–20 season, before scoring four goals in 40 games as they won promotion as champions of League Two in 2020–21. He joined Port Vale on loan for the 2021–22 season, but the loan was terminated half way through after he sustained a stomach injury.
Club career[]
Cheltenham Town[]
After progressing through the academy, Lloyd made his first-team debut during Cheltenham Town's EFL Trophy tie against Swansea City U23s at Whaddon Road on 15 August 2017, which resulted in a 2–1 defeat for Cheltenham, with Lloyd featuring for the entire 90 minutes.[4] He scored a club record-equalling eight goals in an FA Youth Cup win over A.F.C. Totton in November.[5] He turned professional at the club in December 2017, when he was also given a League Football Education award, which was given to "highlight the achievements and progression of talented young footballers who apply themselves to all aspects of their apprenticeship".[6] He made his League Two debut on New Years' day, coming on for Kyle Storer 79 minutes into a 4–1 defeat at Stevenage.[7] Manager Gary Johnson handed him his first start in the English Football League on 7 April, in a 3–0 home win over Morecambe during which Lloyd picked up an assist.[8] He scored his first goal for the "Robins" on 21 April, in a 4–3 defeat at Cambridge United.[9] He scored another goal against Crewe Alexandra to end the 2017–18 season with two goals from eight appearances.[10]
On 9 October 2018, Lloyd joined National League North side Hereford on a three-month loan, who were managed by former Cheltenham Town player Marc Richards.[11][12] He scored his first goal for the "Bulls" during their 3–1 defeat to Boston United on 27 October.[13] Lloyd was recalled by Cheltenham on 4 January, however was loaned back out to Hereford for the remainder of the 2018–19 season on 17 January.[14] He scored four goals from 20 games during his time at Edgar Street before being recalled to Cheltenham for a second time on 19 February.[2][15] On 13 April, he scored an equalising goal against Lincoln City, which was later voted as 'Goal of the Season' by the club's supporters.[16] Speaking the following month, he said that "working under [manager] Michael Duff has been great for me... as someone who has come through the youth system like me here at Cheltenham I look up to him a huge amount and am looking forward to having another season working and learning from him again".[16]
Lloyd made 18 appearances across the course of the 2019–20 campaign, scoring once in the EFL Trophy.[17] He scored four goals from 40 games in the 2020–21 campaign as Cheltenham secured promotion into League One as champions of League Two; he started 18 league games and made 14 substitute appearances in the league.[18][19] One of his goals helped to secure a 2–1 victory over Crewe Alexandra in the second round of the FA Cup, with his header earning him plaudits from Duff for his bravery.[20]
On 30 August 2021, Lloyd joined League Two side Port Vale on a season-long loan deal, after already playing six times for Cheltenham earlier in the month.[21][22] Manager Darrell Clarke said: "he's a striker that optimises what I want in my centre-forwards, he works hard, he's a grafter".[21] Limited to only one league start and five substitute appearances in his first two months with the "Valiants", assistant manager Andy Crosby nevertheless stated that "George impressed us from the day he walked into the football club with his enthusiasm, his endeavour and his willingness to run, chase, harry and upset defenders".[23] He scored his first goal for the club in a 5–1 victory over Accrington Stanley in an FA Cup first round match on 6 November.[24] However he was sidelined with a stomach injury at the end of the month and was prescribed three months of complete rest in order to recover.[25][26] On 13 January 2022, his loan was terminated and he returned to Cheltenham Town.[27]
Style of play[]
Lloyd is a hard-working forward.[19]
Career statistics[]
- As of match played 13 November 2021
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Cheltenham Town | 2017–18[28] | League Two | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[a] | 0 | 8 | 2 |
2018–19[29] | League Two | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | |
2019–20[17] | League Two | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3[a] | 1 | 18 | 1 | |
2020–21[18] | League Two | 32 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4[a] | 1 | 40 | 4 | |
2021–22[30] | League One | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
Total | 63 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 81 | 8 | ||
Hereford (loan) | 2018–19[2] | National League North | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 1 | 20 | 4 | |
Port Vale (loan) | 2021–22[30] | League Two | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 3[a] | 1 | 11 | 2 | |
Career total | 90 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 3 | 112 | 13 |
Honours[]
Cheltenham Town
References[]
- ^ "EFL Released and Retained List 2017-18" (PDF). English Football League. p. 73. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
- ^ a b c d e George Lloyd at Soccerway
- ^ Palmer, Jon (30 August 2021). "Cheltenham Town striker set for loan move". GloucestershireLive. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Cheltenham Town vs. Swansea City U21". Soccerway. 15 August 2017. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
- ^ Iles, Robert (13 November 2017). "Gary Johnson on how far teenage hotshot is from Cheltenham side". GloucestershireLive. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Young striker Lloyd recognised by LFE award". www.ctfc.com. 18 December 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "REPORT: Stevenage 4-1 Robins". www.ctfc.com. 1 January 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ Palmer, Jon (9 April 2018). "Lloyd can be a trailblazer for Cheltenham Town academy hopefuls". GloucestershireLive. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Cambridge United 4-3 Cheltenham Town". BBC Sport. 21 April 2018. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ Saunders, Luke (5 May 2018). "Crewe Alexandra vs Cheltenham Town on 05 May 18 - Match Centre - Cheltenham Town FC". www.ctfc.com. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ Palmer, Jon (9 October 2018). "Cheltenham Town striker joins Hereford in loan switch". GloucestershireLive. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ Palmer, Jon (22 November 2018). "Homegrown striker has big part to play at Robins, says chairman". GloucestershireLive. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Boston United vs. Hereford". Soccerway. 4 November 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ Griffiths, Jamie (18 January 2019). "NEWS | George Lloyd Returns On Loan | Hereford FC - The Official website of Hereford FC". www.herefordfc.co.uk. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ Goddard, Ben (19 February 2019). "Lloyd recalled by Cheltenham Town again". Hereford Times. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ a b Lloyd, George (29 May 2019). "Lloyd: Working under Michael Duff has been great for me". www.ctfc.com. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ a b "Games played by George Lloyd in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ a b "Games played by George Lloyd in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
- ^ a b Baggaley, Michael (30 August 2021). "Port Vale sign striker George Lloyd". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Michael Duff praises George Lloyd for extra-time winner". www.newschainonline.com. 28 November 2020. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ a b Mounteney, Luke (30 August 2021). "George Lloyd completes Vale loan". www.port-vale.co.uk. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Port Vale sign Cheltenham forward Lloyd". BBC Sport. 30 August 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ Baggaley, Michael (3 November 2021). "Port Vale verdict on loan striker George Lloyd". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ^ "Port Vale 5-1 Accrington Stanley". BBC Sport. 6 November 2021. Retrieved 8 November 2021.
- ^ Baggaley, Michael (30 November 2021). "Darrell Clarke confirms Port Vale's injury worries have grown". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ Palmer, Jon (6 December 2021). "Robins striker faces several months on sidelines". GloucestershireLive. Retrieved 6 December 2021.
- ^ Baggaley, Michael (13 January 2022). "Darrell Clarke confirms George Lloyd exit from Port Vale". StokeonTrentLive. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
- ^ "Games played by George Lloyd in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 September 2017.
- ^ "Games played by George Lloyd in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- ^ a b "Games played by George Lloyd in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- 2000 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Gloucester
- English footballers
- Association football forwards
- Cheltenham Town F.C. players
- Hereford F.C. players
- Port Vale F.C. players
- English Football League players
- National League (English football) players