George Stainton

Who was George Stainton?

Ronald George Stainton, known as George Stainton, was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Birmingham. He played as a left back.

Stainton was born in the Bournville district of Birmingham. A schoolboy international for England, he joined First Division club Birmingham in 1927. His promise as a junior failed to develop, and in five years with the club he played only once for the first team, on 1 October 1927 in a 1–1 draw at home to Bolton Wanderers. He went on to play non-league football for Kings Heath, Worcester City and Shirley Town.