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Lewis started out with [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]], but after only three years as a professional he moved to the club he supported, [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]. After four years with Portsmouth, he moved on to first [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]], in 1967, and then [[Luton Town F.C.|Luton Town]], in 1968. In 1970, he signed for [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]], but within the year he was on the move again, joining [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]]. While at Colchester he took part in one of the great [[FA Cup]] giant-killings, when [[Football League Fourth Division|Fourth Division]] Colchester took on [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] in the fifth round in [[1970–71 in English football|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 F.C.|Portsmouth]], where he finished his professional career in 1975, when he moved on to [[Hastings United F.C. (1948)|Hastings United]].<ref name="independent">{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/obituary-brian-lewis-1044467.html|title=Obituary|publisher=The Independent|accessdate=2009-05-07 | location=London | first=Ivan | last=Ponting | date=2 January 1999}}</ref> |
Lewis started out with [[Crystal Palace F.C.|Crystal Palace]], but after only three years as a professional he moved to the club he supported, [[Portsmouth F.C.|Portsmouth]]. After four years with Portsmouth, he moved on to first [[Coventry City F.C.|Coventry City]], in 1967, and then [[Luton Town F.C.|Luton Town]], in 1968. In 1970, he signed for [[Oxford United F.C.|Oxford United]], but within the year he was on the move again, joining [[Colchester United F.C.|Colchester United]]. While at Colchester he took part in one of the great [[FA Cup]] giant-killings, when [[Football League Fourth Division|Fourth Division]] Colchester took on [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] in the fifth round in [[1970–71 in English football|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 F.C.|Portsmouth]], where he finished his professional career in 1975, when he moved on to [[Hastings United F.C. (1948)|Hastings United]].<ref name="independent">{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/obituary-brian-lewis-1044467.html|title=Obituary|publisher=The Independent|accessdate=2009-05-07 | location=London | first=Ivan | last=Ponting | date=2 January 1999}}</ref> |
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| Personal information | |||
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| 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 | 14 | (4) |
| 1972–1975 | Portsmouth | 48 | (17) |
| 1975– | Hastings United | 60 | (8) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Brian Lewis (26 January 1943 – 14 December 1998) was an English footballer, most noted as a player for Portsmouth, Luton Town and Colchester United.
Career
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]
Honours
Club
- Football League Fourth Division Runner-up (1): 1960–61
- Football League Second Division Winner (1): 1966–67
- Watney Cup Winner (1): 1972
References
- ^ Ponting, Ivan (2 January 1999). "Obituary". London: The Independent. Retrieved 7 May 2009.
- ^ "Tier Four (League Two) Honours". Coludaybyday.co.uk.
- ^ "Tier Two (Championship) Honours". Coludaybyday.co.uk.
- ^ "Watney Cup Honours". Coludaybyday.co.uk.
