Chatterley, Lew

Lew Chatterley

Clubs played for: Aston Villa, Doncaster Rovers, Northampton Town, Grimsby Town, Southampton, Torquay United (1962-1978)

Born: 1945

Birthplace: Birmingham

Position: Midfielder

Biography: Lew retired in 1978, he played as an amateur for Barnstaple Town as well as running a guest house. He then moved to the United States, where he coached Chicago Sting. He made the move to Southampton in 1979 to become Assistant Manager before taking up a similar role at Sunderland. Then came a spell as Poole Town manager, and the Assistant's job at Reading where he briefly was handed the role of caretaker manager. He returned to Southampton in 1990 as a youth development officer but was later promoted to coach and then caretaker manager when Dave Merrington was sacked. He is now working as a teacher and a football coach at Winchester College, he also briefly scouted for Newcastle United.

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Chatterley, Lew Lew was signed by Lawrie McMenemy for Grimsby Town in 1971 and never put a foot wrong. What a player! Within months GTFC were Division 4 Champions..... Lew had champion sideburns to match!
27-02-21 Tim Gifford

Chatterley, Lew We used to race each other at swimming at Kent st baths. Both in St Thomas School swimming team
Had a very interesting life Lew. Hope it continues for many years. Jim Crawford.

18-10-19 James (Jim) crawford

CHATTERLEY, Lew He use to tie my hair ln a knot at school when in class in Birmingham. Good fun guy. Deserves his success
Wendy harris

Chatterley, Lew I worked at the local hospital on a yts scheme and had to walk home every night on route i met Lew unloading kit outside the hotel the Team were staying at, Lew asked me where they could train at the next day so i advised him i was invited to show them to the park and join in Great memories which i will never foget Thanks Lew


Chatterley, Lew Remember in the sixties,we used to visit Lew &his family at their home in Brum,when he played for Villa,Chelsea were interested in signing him,but an ankle injury kept him from playing&the interest cooled.Despite being avid Birmingham City fans,my family went along several times to Villa Park yo see him play


CHATTERLEY, Lew Which schools in brum did you and lew go to wendy?


Chatterley, Lew As a kid being taken to the Villa by my uncle, Lew was my favourite player along with Charlie Aitken and Brian Godfrey. He was so versatile - defence, midfield, attack. Subconsciously, my footballing style at school was modelled on him in a number 10 shirt. Even now, despite our relegations back then, my favourite Villa kit is that of the mid 60s with the iconic Villa crest (BRING IT BACK!!) and I always but always imagine it as being worn by ..... Lew Chatterley!