Career
Lewis started out with, but after only three years as a professional he moved to the club he supported, Portsmouth. After four years with Portsmouth, he moved on to first, in 1967, and then Luton Town, in 1968. In 1970 he signed for Oxford United, but within the year he was on the move again, joining.
Leeds were one of the best teams in the country, and the tie seemed decided before a ball was kicked – but Colchester"s team of veterans managed to beat Leeds 3–2.
In 1972 he returned to Portsmouth, where he finished his professional career in 1975, when he moved on to Hastings United.