Colin Charles Withers (21 March 1940 – 28 December 2020) was an English professional footballer who made 245 appearances in the Football League and a further 29 in the Eredivisie. He played as a goalkeeper, making more than 100 appearances for both Birmingham City and Aston Villa.
The 24-year-old joined Aston Villa in November 1964.https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2020/december/Colin-Withers-1940-2020-/ In those years Villa lacked success, finishing 16th in both his first two seasons before being relegated in 1966-67. Withers contribution in a struggling side was recognised with him winning the Terrace Trophy in 1965-66 and 1966-67.
Withers also appeared briefly for Lincoln City, before playing in the Netherlands for Go Ahead Eagles. He was capped for England at schoolboy level.
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