Alex Higgins (born 22 July 1981) is a former professional and semi-professional football player who last played for Northwich Victoria.[1] He also played for Queens Park Rangers, Chester City, Stalybridge Celtic and Boston United.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 July 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sheffield Wednesday | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001 | Queens Park Rangers | 1 | |
| 2001–2002 | Chester City | ||
| 2001 | Stalybridge Celtic | ||
| 2002–2003 | Boston United | ||
| 2004–2006 | Northwich Victoria | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He played for Boston United between 2002 and 2003, scoring his first professional goal in the process in an FA Cup defeat to Northampton Town.[4] However he had issues with epilepsy at this time and even collapsed during a game as a result.[5]
References edit
- ^ Alex Higgins at Soccerbase
- ^ "Boston United Roll Call". bufc.drfox.org.uk. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- ^ "Player Profile – Alex Higgins (16th Mar 2002 – 5th May 2002)". stalybridgeceltic.co.uk. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- ^ "Northampton 3-2 Boston". BBC. 16 November 2002. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- ^ "Higgins gets green light". BBC. 17 January 2003. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
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