Laurence "Laurie" Sivell (born 8 February 1951 in Lowestoft) is an English former footballer who played in the Football League as a goalkeeper for Ipswich Town and Lincoln City.Sivell spent 15 years with Ipswich Town, between 1969 and 1984. He made 141 league appearances for the East Anglian club during that time, despite primarily being the understudy to goalkeepers including David Best and Paul Cooper. He also played two games on loan to Lincoln City in the 1978–79 season. Sivell was noted for his bravery, typically diving at the feet of oncoming strikers to snatch the ball, and had considerable athletic ability to offset his diminutive size (for a goalkeeper).Together with several Ipswich team-mates, Sivell took part in the 1981 film Escape to Victory, known as just Victory in North America. He played the German goalkeeper.After retiring from football Sivell became a fishmonger.
Formerly a goalkeeper with English soccer team Ipswich Town between 1969 and 1984. He made 141 appearances for the East Anglican club during that time and was a member of the famous FA Cup winning side of 1978 which defied all the odds to beat Arsenal. Also had a two game loan spell with Lincoln City back in the 1978-1979 season.
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