http://www.ccfpa.co.uk/?p=3158 said:birmingham-born vernon was on west brom’s books as a 15-year old but was signed by coventry city in 1954. He made 17 first team appearances at wing-half between 1957 and 1959. He later played for rugby town. Vernon, a popular member of the former players association had been suffering from cancer for some time.
His funeral will take place on 10 may. We will provide more details and a fuller appreciation in due course.