Nigel Hart

Nigel Hart (born 1 October 1958) is an English former football defender who played for Wigan Athletic, Leicester City, Blackpool, Crewe Alexandra, Bury, Stockport County, Chesterfield and York City.

Nigel Hart
Personal information
Date of birth (1958-10-01) 1 October 1958
Place of birth Golborne, Lancashire, England
Playing position(s) Defender
Youth career
Stockport County
1978–1979 Wigan Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1979 Wigan Athletic 1 (0)
1979–1981 Leicester City 0 (0)
1981–1982 Blackpool 37 (0)
1982–1987 Crewe Alexandra 142 (10)
1987–1988 Bury 45 (2)
1988–1989 Stockport County 39 (2)
1989–1991 Chesterfield 46 (2)
1991 York City 1 (0)
Total 311 (16)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

Hart started his career on a part-time basis at Stockport County[1] before joining Wigan Athletic in 1978. After spending a season in the reserve team, he made one Football League appearance for the club during the 1979–80 season before moving to Leicester City.

Personal life

Hart is the son of Johnny Hart, who played for and managed Manchester City. His brother, Paul, also played as a defender.

References

  1. Cherry, D. B. (1979). The League: At Last. D.B.C. Enterprises. p. 102.
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