John Sewell, 85, former Charlton Athletic and Crystal Palace footballer

[Michael Rhodes]

John Sewell, who died 21 November 2021, aged 85, was a professional footballer who had a long career in the Football League, before continuing as player and coach in the North American Soccer League (NASL) during the 1970s. Nicknamed "The Duke", because of his good dress sense, Sewell also had the distinction of never having been booked during his English playing career and only once throughout his entire playing career.

He had been living in America for many years but had been suffering with dementia.

John joined Crystal Palace in 1963 from Charlton and soon established himself at right-back, a position he played in for the next eight years.

John will always be remembered for captaining the team that reached the First Division for the first time ever in 1969 and continued in that capacity for the first two seasons in Division One.

Making over 250 first-team appearances, he netted nine goals including one that stunned Leeds United in the 1970-71 season.

Our thoughts are with his wife Maureen and their family and friends at this sad time.

[Alan Brunwin]

Post by Michael Rhodes
John Sewell, who died 21 November 2021, aged 85, was a professional footballer who had a long career in the Football League, before continuing as player and coach in the North American Soccer League (NASL) during the 1970s. Nicknamed "The Duke", because of his good dress sense, Sewell also had the distinction of never having been booked during his English playing career and only once throughout his entire playing career.
He had been living in America for many years but had been suffering with dementia.
John joined Crystal Palace in 1963 from Charlton and soon established himself at right-back, a position he played in for the next eight years.
John will always be remembered for captaining the team that reached the First Division for the first time ever in 1969 and continued in that capacity for the first two seasons in Division One.
Making over 250 first-team appearances, he netted nine goals including one that stunned Leeds United in the 1970-71 season.
Our thoughts are with his wife Maureen and their family and friends at this sad time.

John Sewell was Palace player remember John he was regarded the Gentalman of football , he was never booked for a foul , supporters loved John R.P. John you were a welcome part of our lives at Crystal Palace.