George Spence (born 27 September 1877) was a Scottish professional footballer who played at either half-back or inside-forward for various clubs in Scotland and England around the turn of the twentieth century.
Spence was born in Rothesay[1] on the Isle of Bute and started his football career on the Scottish mainland with St Mirren, before moving to England in 1897.
He spent one season with Gainsborough, generally playing at inside-right, when he made 26 league appearances, scoring ten goals.
Described as "fast, tricky, clever and a glutton for work",[1] Spence made a few appearances in the various forward positions over the next six months, but it was not until March 1904 that he became established in the side when he took over from Samuel Meston at left-half for the remainder of the season.
[2] At the end of the season, Spence helped the Saints retain the Southern League championship, before moving on to Hull City.