John Uzzell
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John Edward Uzzell is a retired English
footballer.
A full back, Uzzell spent the majority of his playing career with hometown club Plymouth Argyle
, between July 1977 and April 1989.
He also played for Torquay United
, between 1989 and 1992, before moving into coaching. He now works as a postman.
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.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
footballer.
A full back, Uzzell spent the majority of his playing career with hometown club Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
, between July 1977 and April 1989.
He also played for Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
, between 1989 and 1992, before moving into coaching. He now works as a postman.
On 14 December 1991, while playing in a Third Division game for Torquay United at Plainmoor
Plainmoor
Plainmoor is a suburb of Torquay, Devon, but is best known as the name of the stadium in which Torquay United Football Club currently play.-History:...
, he suffered a fractured cheekbone and eye socket in a collision with Brentford
Brentford F.C.
Brentford Football Club are a professional English football club based in Brentford in the London Borough of Hounslow. They are currently playing in Football League One....
striker Gary Blissett
Gary Blissett
Gary Blissett is a former English professional footballer.He played for Crewe Alexandra, Brentford and Wimbledon in a professional career spanning almost fifteen years...
, who was subsequently charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent. However, Blissett was cleared of the charge at Salisbury
Salisbury
Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire, England and the only city in the county. It is the second largest settlement in the county...
Crown Court
Crown Court
The Crown Court of England and Wales is, together with the High Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal, one of the constituent parts of the Senior Courts of England and Wales...
on 3 December 1992.