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George Andrew Jordan Friend (born 19 October 1987) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is currently Director of Football at Bristol Rovers . In the 2012–13 season, Friend won Middlesbrough players' player of the season award.
- 19 October 1987 (age 35)
- 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
- George Andrew Jordan Friend
- Barnstaple, England
Jul 4, 2023 · George Friend: Bristol Rovers sign former Birmingham City defender - BBC Sport. 4 July 2023 Bristol Rovers. George Friend spent three years with Championship side Birmingham City. League...
Feb 28, 2024 · Bristol Rovers defender George Friend is to retire from playing with immediate effect to become the club's director of football. The 36-year-old joined the League One side last summer, where he...
Feb 29, 2024 · George Friend gave a special mention to Middlesbrough as he reflected on his retirement from football in a statement released via Bristol Rovers. The Boro legend ended his playing career this...
- Craig Johns
16 July 2021 Birmingham. George Friend played 28 games in his first season with Birmingham. Birmingham City defender George Friend has signed an extended one-year deal that will keep him at...
George Friend is ending an impressive 19-year playing career and beginning a new chapter as Director of Football at Bristol Rovers. The 36-year-old signed for the League One side in July 2023 and spent his final season as a player there, but Friend’s history with Bristol Rovers reaches back to his childhood.
Aug 15, 2020 · 15 August 2020 Birmingham. George Friend played under new Blues boss Aitor Karanka at Middlesbrough. George Friend has joined Birmingham City on a free transfer after rejecting a contract...
