Iain Nicolson

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Iain Nicolson
Personal information
Date of birth (1976-10-13) 13 October 1976 (age 46)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Renfrew
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1993–1997 Rangers 0 (0)
1997–1998 Partick Thistle 32 (2)
1998–2002 St Mirren 115 (7)
2002–2003 Ayr United 25 (0)
2003–2006 Alloa Athletic 85 (9)
2006-2010 Bathgate Thistle
Renfrew
Total257(18)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Iain Nicolson (born 13 October 1976) is a Scottish former professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for SJF Central Division 1 side Renfrew.

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Career

Born in Glasgow, Nicolson began his career as a youth at Rangers. However, having failed to break into the Ibrox side's first-team after four years, Nicolson joined local side Partick Thistle in 1997. He made a good impression at the Firhill club, and subsequently joined Scottish First Division side St Mirren the following year. Over the next four years, Nicolson became a key player at the Paisley side, and helped them win the 1999–2000 Scottish First Division and achieve promotion to the Scottish Premier League. Overall, Nicolson made 105 appearances for the Buddies.

In 2003, he left St Mirren and joined First Division side Ayr United, before moving on to Alloa Athletic the following year. He spent three years and made over 77 appearances with Alloa, before leaving professional football. He subsequently spent time at junior team Bathgate Thistle, and joined Renfrew in July 2010, where he currently plays.

Personal life

In April 2015, Nicolson suffered a stroke and was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. He spent two days in hospital before being moved to his home. He is believed to be recovering well. [1] St Mirren chief executive Brian Caldwell said: "Iain remains a popular player with the club and its supporters and we are all hoping that he makes a full and speedy recovery." [2]

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References

  1. ↑ Wilson, Fraser. "Former St Mirren and Partick Thistle star Iain Nicolson recovering after suffering stroke". www.dailyrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
  2. ↑ Behan, Paul. "Saints fans support former player Iain Nicolson after he has stroke aged 38". www.dailyrecord.co.uk. Retrieved 28 April 2015.
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