Michael Slicker (born 16 August 1978) is a former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s and 2000s. He played at representative level for Ireland, and at club level for Halifax, the Sheffield Eagles, the Keighley Cougars and the Huddersfield Giants, as a prop.[1]
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| Full name | Michael Slicker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 16 August 1978 Oldham, Greater Manchester, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Prop | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Playing career
editSlicker signed for Huddersfield Giants in May 2001.[3] He was forced to retire from rugby league in 2005 due to persistent knee problems, aged 26.[4]
Slicker won two caps (plus one as a substitute) for Ireland in 2001–2003 while at Huddersfield Giants.[5]
Personal life
editMichael has 2 daughters, Megan and Brogan and a wife called Kelly. They currently live in Oldham.
References
edit- ^ a b "Statistics at rugbyleagueproject.org". rugbyleagueproject.org. 31 December 2018. Retrieved 1 January 2019.
- ^ "Player Summary: Michael Slicker". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ "Slicker takes Giants step". BBC Sport. 11 May 2001. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ "Knee injuries end Slicker career". BBC Sport. 22 June 2005. Retrieved 12 May 2023.
- ^ Williams, Graham; Lush, Peter; Farrar, David (2009). The British Rugby League Records Book. London League. pp. 104–105. ISBN 978-1-903659-49-6.