Colin Powell (footballer)

Colin David Powell (born 7 July 1948 in Hendon, Middlesex) was a professional football of the 1970s and 1980s. He spent the bulk of his career with Charlton Athletic.

Playing career

Powell played primarily as a winger. He joined Charlton Athletic from non-league club Barnet in 1973 and went on to make over 300 appearances for the "Addicks". In 1981 he moved to Gillingham, where he played for two seasons before returning to non-league football with another Kent-based club, Dartford.

Post-playing career

Powell managed Margate from March 1990 to October 1990, having previously been assistant to manager Trevor Ford. He later became the head groundsman at Charlton's stadium, The Valley, a post he still held as of 2011.

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