Paul Nixon (footballer)

Paul Nixon (born 23 September 1963 in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England) is a former professional footballer who played for Bristol Rovers and represented New Zealand at international level. Father to 3 daughters and the greatest son ever Matthew.

Paul Nixon
Personal information
Full name Paul Nixon
Date of birth (1963-09-23) 23 September 1963
Place of birth Sunderland, England
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1981–1987 Seaham Red Potato
1987–1989 Gisborne City
1989–1991 Bristol Rovers 44 (6)
1991–1993 Eastern AA
1993–1994 Gisborne City
1994–1995 Eastern AA
1995 Waikato United 7 (1)
1997 Melville United
National team
1988–1997 New Zealand 4 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

International career

Nixon made his All Whites debut as a substitute in a 1–0 win over Taiwan on 6 March 1988 and he ended his international playing career with 4 A-international caps to his credit, his final cap in a 0–1 loss to Saudi Arabia on 24 April 1993.[1] He went on to coach Melville United and the women's team Claudeland Rovers.

References

  1. "A-International Appearances - Overall". The Ultimate New Zealand Soccer Website. Retrieved 10 November 2008.


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