John Edward Uzzell (born 31 March 1959) is an English retired footballer who played as a full-back.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Edward Uzzell | ||
| Date of birth | 31 March 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Plymouth, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Full-back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Plymouth Argyle | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1989 | Plymouth Argyle | 302 | (6) |
| 1989–1992 | Torquay United | 92 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Uzzell spent the majority of his playing career with hometown club Plymouth Argyle, between July 1977 and April 1989.[3]
He also played for Torquay United, between 1989 and 1992, before moving into coaching. In later life, he also worked as a postman.[4]
On 14 December 1991, while playing in a Third Division game for Torquay United at Plainmoor, he suffered a fractured cheekbone and eye socket in a collision with Brentford striker Gary Blissett, who was subsequently charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. However, Blissett was cleared of the charge at Salisbury Crown Court on 3 December 1992.[5]
He now lives in Ivybridge, South Devon.
References
edit- ^ Dunk, Peter, ed. (1987). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1987–88. London: Queen Anne Press. p. 286. ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
- ^ John Uzzell Archived 21 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine Argyle Review. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ John Uzzell Greens on Screen. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ Where Are They Now? BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 February 2010.
- ^ "Torquay anger at Kelly after Blissett cleared". The Independent. [dead link]
External links
edit- Plymouth Argyle Official Website
- John Uzzell at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database