Ian Twitchin

English footballer (1952-2017)

Ian Robert Twitchin (22 January 1952 – 3 December 2017) was an English footballer. He played as a right back and midfielder. He spent his entire professional career with Torquay United, making 401 appearances in The Football League.[2] He later played for Minehead and Newton Abbot Spurs (where he was player-manager). He was born in Teignmouth, Devon.

Ian Twitchin
Personal information
Full name Ian Robert Twitchin[1]
Date of birth (1952-01-22)22 January 1952
Place of birth Teignmouth, England
Date of death 3 December 2017(2017-12-03) (aged 65)
Position(s) Right back, midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1970–1981 Torquay United 400 (15)
1981–1982 Minehead
Teignmouth
1983–1987 Newton Abbot
Dawlish
Teignmouth
Teams managed
1983–1987 Newton Abbot
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Twitchin died on 3 December 2017, at the age of 65.[3]

References

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  1. "Ian Twitchin". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
  2. "Profile". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 5 December 2017.
  3. Thomas, Dave (4 December 2017). "Former Torquay United and Teignmouth star Ian Twitchin dies aged 65". Devon Live. Retrieved 5 December 2017.