Vic Snell Explained

Vic Snell
Fullname:Victor Derek Robert Snell
Birth Date:29 October 1927
Birth Place:Samford, England
Death Place:Hounslow, England
Position:Full back
Youthyears1:–1949
Youthclubs1:Nicholians
Youthyears2:1945–1949
Youthclubs2:Ipswich Town
Years1:1949–1963
Clubs1:Ipswich Town
Caps1:64
Goals1:2
Years2:1963
Clubs2:Port Elizabeth City
Caps2:?
Goals2:?

Victor Derek Robert Snell (29 October 1927 – 20 August 2009) was an English professional footballer who played as a full back.

Career

Born in Samford, Snell signed for Ipswich Town from Nicholians in 1945. He turned professional in 1947 and made his debut in 1949. His last appearance for Ipswich came in 1959, although he stayed with the club as a registered player until 1963. In total, Snell made 62 appearances for Ipswich in the Football League, scoring 2 goals.[1]

Between 1959 and 1963, Snell combined his playing duties with coaching duties, becoming a first-team coach at Ipswich.[2]

Snell later played in South Africa for Port Elizabeth City.

Later life and death

After retiring as a player, Snell lived in South Africa and Zimbabwe, before returning to England in 1992.

Snell died on 20 August 2009, at the age of 81, following a long illness.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ipswich Town: 1946/47–2008/09. 21 August 2009. Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. Web site: Trainers & Coaches. 21 August 2009. Pride of Anglia.
  3. Web site: Former Blue Snell Dies. 21 August 2009. 20 August 2009. TWTD.