About John Uzzell
Born 1959. John Uzzell is a British association football player.
John Edward Uzzell (born 31 March 1959) is an English retired footballer who played as 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. In later life, he also worked 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.
He now lives in Ivybridge, South Devon.
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Who is John Uzzell?
English footballer (born 1959)
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John Uzzell was born on 31 March 1959 in Plymouth.
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John Uzzell is an association football player.
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John Uzzell is British.
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