Career
Chell joined Second Division side Portuguese Vale in November 1930 and made his debut on 14 February 1931 in a 2–1 defeat by Swansea Town at Vetch Field. Once he recovered he failed to make the first team in the 1931-1932 campaign and was instead given a free transfer to local rivals Stoke City in May 1932. He later played for Crewe Alexandra, Witton Albion and Stafford Rangers.