George Robert Lawrence Lloyd (born 11 February 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for EFL League One club Shrewsbury Town.
[7] Manager Gary Johnson handed him his first start in the English Football League on 7 April, in a 3–0 home win over Morecambe during which Lloyd picked up an assist.
[10] On 9 October 2018, Lloyd joined National League North side Hereford on a three-month loan, who were managed by former Cheltenham Town player Marc Richards.
[20] On 30 August 2021, Lloyd joined League Two side Port Vale on a season-long loan deal after playing six times for Cheltenham earlier in the month.
[21] Limited to only one league start and five substitute appearances in his first two months with the "Valiants", assistant manager Andy Crosby nevertheless stated that "George impressed us from the day he walked into the football club with his enthusiasm, his endeavour and his willingness to run, chase, harry and upset defenders".
[27] He started three games and made five substitute appearances for Cheltenham in the second half of the 2021–22 season, scoring a goal against AFC Wimbledon upon his return to fitness.
[2][28] He made thirteen League One appearances in the first half of the 2022–23 season, including six starts under new head coach Wade Elliott, though struggled to find regular gametime due to the form of Alfie May and Dan Nlundulu.
[29][30][31] On 31 January 2023, Lloyd joined League Two side Grimsby Town on loan for the remainder of the 2022–23 season as manager Paul Hurst looked to add options to his front line.
[19][30] Writing in January 2023, Gloucestershire Live reporter Jon Palmer described him as a "genuine all-rounder" due to his athleticism, heading skills and pace.