Ian Twitchin

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 nameIan Robert Twitchin[1]
Date of birth(1952-01-22)22 January 1952
Place of birthTeignmouth, England
Date of death3 December 2017(2017-12-03) (aged 65)
Playing positionRight back, midfielder
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1970–1981Torquay United400(15)
1981–1982Minehead
Teignmouth
1983–1987Newton Abbot
Dawlish
Teignmouth
Teams managed
1983–1987Newton 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

  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.