About Ian Twitchin
Lived 1952 – 2017 (aged 65). Ian Twitchin was a British association football player.
Ian Robert Twitchin (22 January 1952 – 3 December 2017) was an English professional footballer. In February 1969, he won two England Amateur Youth caps before embarking on a long professional career with Torquay United, making 400 appearances in the Football League. He later played for Minehead and Teignmouth before spending four years as player-manager at South Western League Newton Abbot. He then had a season at Dawlish before ending his career at his home town team Teignmouth. He died on 3 December 2017.
To celebrate and commemorate his loyalty to the club, the Torquay United Supporters' Trust inaugurated 'the Ian Twitchin Trophy' to be awarded annually to the player making the most appearances for Torquay United each season.
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Who was Ian Twitchin?
English footballer (1952-2017)
When was Ian Twitchin born?
Ian Twitchin was born on 22 January 1952 in England.
When did Ian Twitchin die?
Ian Twitchin died on 3 December 2017.
What was Ian Twitchin's occupation?
Ian Twitchin was an association football player.
What nationality was Ian Twitchin?
Ian Twitchin was British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ian Twitchin. https://biography.guide/ian-twitchin/
MLA: "Ian Twitchin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ian-twitchin/.
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