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George Raynor

English footballer and manager · United Kingdom · On the map · Footballers · Lived 1907 to 1985 · aged 78

George Sidney Raynor was an English professional footballer and manager. One of his greatest achievements was taking the Sweden men's national football team to a World Cup final, and he also managed them to an Olympic gold medal.

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A typical day, 30 days to 18 September 2026

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Career 6

ClubYearsMatchesGoals
Aldershot F.C.1938-1939
Bury F.C.1935-1938
Rotherham United F.C.1933-1935
Mansfield Town F.C.1932-1933
Sheffield United F.C.1930-1931
Wombwell F.C.1929-1930

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Royal Order of Vasa

About this person

Before the 1966 FIFA World Cup, he was the only Englishman to take a national team to a final of a World Cup.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Footballers
Type
Football / Soccer Player
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1907 to 1985 · aged 78