Nigel Connor

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Nigel Connor
Personal information
Date of birth (1970-10-14) 14 October 1970 (age 53)
Place of birth Anguilla
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Roaring Lions
International career
2004–2008 Anguilla 4 (0)
Managerial career
Roaring Lions
2018–2019 Anguilla
2022– Anguilla
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Nigel Connor (born 14 October 1970) is an Anguillian football manager who manages Anguilla.

Contents

Career

Playing career

Connor started his playing career with Anguillian side Roaring Lions, helping them in the league. [1]

Managerial career

Connor started his managerial career with Roaring Lions in Anguilla, helping them in the league. [2] [3] [4] In 2018, he was appointed manager of Anguilla. [5] [6] In 2022, Connor was appointed manager of Anguilla for the second time. [7] [8] [9]

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References

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