14 Facts About Mick Stockwell

Michael Thomas Stockwell was born on 14 February 1965 and is an English football manager and former professional footballer.

Mick Stockwell spent eighteen years of his career at Ipswich Town, notching up 506 league appearances for the club and taking part in several Premier League seasons.

Mick Stockwell moved on to Colchester United in 2000, where he ended his professional career three years later.

Mick Stockwell then spent time as player-coach of Non-league side Heybridge Swifts before becoming player-manager of Woodbridge Town.

Mick Stockwell was part of the very successful youth system set up by Bobby Robson at Ipswich Town, joining as a 16 year old in 1981.

Mick Stockwell was a highly rated player during his career, playing 610 games for Ipswich from 1982 to 2000, scoring 44 goals.

Mick Stockwell was granted a testimonial game by Ipswich in 1994 with Ipswich playing Robson's FC Porto.

Mick Stockwell was released in 2000 and both Norwich City and Colchester United attempted to sign Stockwell.

Mick Stockwell looked set to sign for Ipswich's local rivals Norwich however the deal collapsed after he was made to wait an extra week by Norwich before signing.

Micky Stockwell signed for Colchester in 2000 and instantly made an impact.

Mick Stockwell went on to play 145 games for Colchester scoring 24 goals.

Mick Stockwell was a vital part in Phil Parkinson's Colchester team until he retired in 2003 due to a major back injury.

Mick Stockwell then joined Woodbridge Town as a player, before later becoming in 2004 the manager.

Mick Stockwell was manager until October 2007 where Mick and Woodbridge town came to a mutual agreement to part company.