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Colin Mackleworth

Colin Mackleworth

Clubs played for: West Ham United, Leicester City (1964-1970)

Born: 1948

Birthplace: Bow, London

Position: Goalkeeper

Biography: Quit the game after failing to make an impact after acting as understudy to Peter Shilton. Joined the Police force, was stationed at Bow in East London and his duties included matchdays at Upton Park.




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Mackleworth, Colin My first ever game was Colin playing for Leicester at home versus Millwall.
02-06-23 Steve Dawkins

Mackleworth, Colin Met & played with Colin when I first joined leicester city (. 1970 ) what a great character & treat the young lads really well always had us laughing, Great memories thanks Colin
19-05-22 Tom kilkelly

Mackleworth, Colin Work for many years with Colin whilst stationed at Bow. Played football together both for the station side and area team. He was a fantastic keeper and even when getting on in years he could beat most players when playing on the field. Was in the same team when I saw him ‘drop’ his shoulder outside of penalty area beat a young good defender and place the ball with accuracy in the top right. I also played in a game when insisted to play on pitch at Chigwell, but we were short that day and we insisted he play in goal, never to this day have I seen at such close quarters what a great keeper he was, it was a cup game, we lost, 1-0, but without Macca between the sticks it could have easily been 5 or 6 nil. I have a few great stories from our policing days, but they will be kept under wraps.
11-05-21 Mick Perring

Mackleworth, Colin Colin was my Dad's friend in the police. I was also a keen goalkeeper as a kid and used to really enjoy meeting up with him. Haven’t remembered him for years until Harry Redknap mentioned him on Celebrity. Strange as HR only lives a few miles from me.
01-12-18 Martin Power

Mackleworth, Colin I thought of you yesterday (20/11/18 ) while I was watching the beginning of "I'm a Celebrity get me out of here". Harry Rednapp actually mentioned Colin by name in conversation with John Barrowman.
22-11-18 donald westrop

Mackleworth, Colin colin went to my sec school st.pauls way. i remember how proud of him we were.


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