Mortimore, John

John Mortimore

Clubs played for: Woking, Chelsea, QPR (1956-1966)

Born: 1934

Birthplace: Farnborough, Hampshire

Position: Centre-half

Biography: Made his name as as Centre-half with Chelsea and QPR during his playing days, but it was a manager that he achieved his greatest triumphs. He helped Portuguese giants Benfica win their national championship twice and the Portuguese Cup in 1986 and 1987. His CV also lists Real Betis, Beleneses, Southampton and a short spell at Pompey in his managerial credentials. Also coached at Sunderland, Chelsea and Southampton, where he became club president. Now retired and living in the Romsey area. Brother of Charlie, see above.

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Mortimore, John John and Charlie lived down the road from our house in Cove and he was friends with my brothers. Charlie was our games master at Cove school. I attended a lunch at Stamford Bridge and spoke to John about where we grew up. RIP John and best regards to Charlie.
31-01-21 ANGELA nee Worthington

Mortimore, John As a young boy my grandad used to take my brother and I to watch Woking. I remember John and his brother Charlie. If I remember rightly I saw them play at Wembley in the armature cup final which Woking won. RIP John Mortimer



30-01-21 Tony ROSS