Vic Brown had played only once for Leeds before signing for City in June 1933, but slotted straight in at right back. He was a regular in the side which went close to promotion in 1934 and 1935 and only injury stopped him from being part of the celebrations as City won the Division 3 (South) title in 1936. With Brown sidelined, Harry Storer bought Jack Astley and Brown was forced to be his understudy for three seasons. In June 1939 Brown moved to Chester, but the War ended his career. After guesting for Wrexham and New Brighton during this period he moved into coaching and was at Haarlem in 1948.