Chris Nicholl
Footballer (1946–2024)
Biography
Christopher John Nicholl (12 October 1946 – 24 February 2024) was a professional footballer who later worked as a coach and manager.
A centre-back, Nicholl began his playing career at Burnley, but moved to Witton Albion after failing to break into the Burnley team. After spells at Halifax Town and Luton Town, he joined Aston Villa in 1972, winning the Football League Cup in 1975 and 1977. After five years at Aston Villa, Nicholl joined Southampton. In 1983, he joined Grimsby Town before retiring in 1984.
Born in England, Nicholl made 51 appearances for the Northern Ireland national team scoring three goals. He was part of the Northern Ireland squad for the 1982 FIFA World Cup.
In his managerial career, Nicholl began at Southampton and spent six seasons at the club before being dismissed in 1991. Three years later, he managed Walsall and got promoted from Division Three in his first season in charge, but quit in 1997. He spent two years as assistant manager of Northern Ireland from 1998 to 2000.
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Career highlights
Teams
- Burnley F.C.
- Grimsby Town F.C.
- Luton Town F.C.
- Witton Albion F.C.
- Southampton F.C.
- Aston Villa F.C.
- FC Halifax Town
- Halifax Town A.F.C.
- Northern Ireland men's national association football team
Quick answers about Chris Nicholl
- How old was Chris Nicholl?
- Chris Nicholl died on February 24, 2024 at the age of 77.
- When is Chris Nicholl's birthday?
- Chris Nicholl was born on October 12, 1946.
- Where was Chris Nicholl born?
- Chris Nicholl was born in Wilmslow.
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- Chris Nicholl's zodiac sign is Libra.
- How tall is Chris Nicholl?
- Chris Nicholl is 1.85 m (6′1″) tall.
- What is Chris Nicholl's nationality?
- Chris Nicholl is a citizen of United Kingdom.
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- Chris Nicholl is known as association football player, association football coach.
