George Hardwick

George Francis Moutry Hardwick (2 February 1920 – 19 April 2004) was an English footballer, manager and coach.

In 1947, the nations of Great Britain joined to form a football team, which Hardwick captained and led to victory (6–1) against the rest of Europe.

Owing to a knee injury, Hardwick's international career ended after twelve matches.

He is held in high esteem by Middlesbrough fans, and is regarded as the greatest defender in the club's history.

After his career as a player, Hardwick served as player-manager for Oldham Athletic and manager for PSV Eindhoven, and for six months in 1957, the Netherlands national football team.

Statue of Hardwick which stands outside the Riverside Stadium , Middlesbrough