Brian Lewis (footballer)
Brian Lewis (26 January 1943 – 14 December 1998) was an English footballer, most noted as a player for Portsmouth, Luton Town and Colchester United.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 26 January 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Woking, England | ||
| Date of death | 14 December 1998 (aged 55) | ||
| Place of death | Bournemouth, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Crystal Palace | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1960–1963 | Crystal Palace | 32 | (4) |
| 1963–1967 | Portsmouth | 134 | (24) |
| 1967–1968 | Coventry City | 35 | (2) |
| 1968–1970 | Luton Town | 43 | (22) |
| 1970 | Oxford United | 50 | (22) |
| 1970–1972 | Colchester United | 47 | (19) |
| 1972–1975 | Portsmouth | 48 | (17) |
| 1975– | Hastings United | 60 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career edit
Lewis started out with Crystal Palace, but after only three years as a professional he moved to the club he supported, Portsmouth. After four years with Portsmouth, he moved on to first Coventry City, in 1967, and then Luton Town, in 1968. In 1970, he signed for Oxford United, but within the year he was on the move again, joining Colchester United. While at Colchester he took part in one of the great FA Cup giant-killings, when Fourth Division Colchester took on Leeds United in the fifth round in 1970–71. Leeds were one of the best teams in the country, and the tie seemed decided before a ball was kicked – but Colchester's team of veterans managed to beat Leeds 3–2. In 1972, he returned to Portsmouth, where he finished his professional career in 1975, when he moved on to Hastings United.[1][2]
Honours edit
Club edit
- Football League Fourth Division Runner-up (1): 1960–61
- Football League Second Division Winner (1): 1966–67
- Watney Cup Winner (1): 1972
References edit
- ^ Ponting, Ivan (2 January 1999). "Obituary". The Independent. London. Retrieved 7 May 2009.
- ^ "Obituary: Brian Lewis". The Independent. 2 January 1999. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
- ^ "Tier Four (League Two) Honours". Coludaybyday.co.uk.
- ^ "Tier Two (Championship) Honours". Coludaybyday.co.uk.
- ^ "Watney Cup Honours". Coludaybyday.co.uk.