George Talbot
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I'm so very sad to read of the death of George Talbot. When I was a boy, I loved coming to Wheatsheaf Lane to watch that great Staines side of the late 1960s.
George Talbot never gave anything less than every ounce of energy he possessed in every game he played. I suspect he relished his reputation as a rather terrifying full back who tackled players in something of a 'no nonsense' fashion...!
The Ken Ballard era was a wonderful time - we had a very well organised but free-flowing team, who pushed forward at every opportunity, and George Talbot was a key member of that side.
At one time, before he transferred to Walton, there were rumours that Aston Villa had been to the Lane a couple of times to watch him, but as we know, nothing came of it.
Despite his tough persona on the pitch, George Talbot was always very friendly and accommodating to young autograph hunters (me!) after the game.
A good man and a sad loss.
I send best wishes and my sympathy to George's family.
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