Vincent P. Blore (25 February 1907 – 1997), also known as Vince Blore, was an English

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who played as a

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for Uttoxeter Amateurs, Burton Town, Aston Villa,

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and

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Footballing career

Blore played for Uttoxeter Amateurs, Burton Town and Aston Villa before moving to Derby County in August 1933. He made his debut for Derby on 19 August 1934 in a 2–0 away defeat to

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. Blore made only 15 appearances before moving to West Ham in 1935. Known as "Vic" by West Ham fans, he was signed by manager,

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. His debut came on 31 August 1935 in a 4–3 away defeat to

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. 'Keeper Herman Conway arrived later that season making Blore second-choice and with the arrival of Jack Weare from

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he became third choice 'keeper. In 1936, Crystal Palace offered him regular first team football. He played for Palace until October 1938, when he signed for

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Blore, Vincent 1907 births 1997 deaths English men's footballers West Ham United F.C. players Aston Villa F.C. players Derby County F.C. players English Football League players Crystal Palace F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Men's association football goalkeepers Date of death missing Place of death missing Burton Town F.C. players People from Uttoxeter Footballers from Staffordshire