[1] Vinnicombe spent four years at Burnley, making 114 appearances and scoring four goals, before moving on to Wycombe Wanderers in the summer of 1998 on a free transfer.

[1][2] After a slow start at Adams Park, Vinnicombe became a successful player at Wycombe, and under Lawrie Sanchez became the club's first choice left-back.

[3] After Wycombe's relegation from the Second Division in 2004, new manager Tony Adams decided to clear out much of the existing team, and after making over 250 appearances, Vinnicombe was one of the players to leave, on 1 July.

[8] The former Rangers defender handed in his notice at Edge Down Park in early June making it appear inevitable that he will be introduced as the new Yellows chief.

[9] On 23 November 2010, Vinnicombe stepped down as manager of Tiverton Town by mutual agreement, after several talks with the Ladysmead board of directors.

The following message appeared on the club's website: By mutual agreement Chris Vinnicombe has stepped down as Tiverton Manager with immediate effect.