A GOALIE who had a starring role in one of Grimsby Town's most famous matches will be commemorated in a one-off international football match.
Former Mariners goalkeeper George Moulson was on the pitch during the famous 1939 FA Cup semi-final against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The historic match – well-known to Grimsby fans – saw Town play without a keeper.
On the day, the starting keeper had flu and was replaced by George.
But during the action, George committed to save the ball and received a boot to the head from a Wolves player – leaving him unconscious.
Due to the "no substitute" rule at the time, another player from the squad had to take up position as stand-in goalkeeper.
Grimsby went on to lose the match 5-0, however, the famous incident still holds the attendance record at the Old Trafford ground – a massive 76,962.
George's birthplace – Clogheen, in Ireland – celebrates him as a hero of the small village.
And his son John has been putting together a history of his father's life.
John said: "I had always wanted to travel back to Clogheen to see where my dad was born.
"When I got there and started asking about him I was told that he is a hero of the village.
"They see him and his brother, as the only people to come out of the village and achieve success.
"My dad played for Grimsby and the Irish national team.
"This year, the village is holding an event called Year Of The Gathering, where everybody comes together to remember their families and the villagers want to challenge a team from Grimsby at football.
"I am hoping to put together a team from the town, who would like to travel to Ireland and take part in a good fun event to take on the Irish.
"Any and all abilities are welcome and the event will run from Saturday, August 24 to Sunday, August 26."
John is also hoping to fill in some gaps about his father's life in Grimsby, where John has lived all of his life.
George passed away in May 1994.
John added: "I have already pieced together a lot of his life, but I want to find out more, especially regarding why my family moved here from Ireland and about his life growing up."
If you are interested in taking part in the football game or know about George Coulson's life, e-mail John at moulsonj@gmail.com
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