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Nigel Spackman: Midfielder |
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Nickname: Spackers |
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Date of Birth:
02.12.1960 |
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With the Reds: 1986-1988 |
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Weight: |
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Bought from: Chelsea |
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Signed for LFC:
Ј400,000 - 24.02.1987 |
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Debut: 25th February 1987 v
Southampton (H) League Cup Semi-final won 3-0 (Aged 26) |
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Last match: 17.12.1988 |
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Debut
goal: |
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1st team league
games: 51 (12 as sub) |
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1st team league
goals: |
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Total 1st team
games: 63 (13 as sub) |
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Total 1st team
goals: |
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Contract expiry:
17.12.1988, transfer to QPR for J500,00 |
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International caps:
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International
goals: |
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International debut: |
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Former clubs:
Bournemouth, Chelsea, QPR, Glasgow Rangers, Chelsea, Sheffield United |
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Birth Place:
Romsey, England |
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Honours: 1 Division One
Championship 87-88, 1 Charity Shields 88
Runners up: 1 League Cup 86-87 |
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Personal Honours: |
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Website: |
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Total LFC games/goals
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League |
FA Cup |
FL Cup |
Europe |
Other |
Total |
| Seasons |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
| 1986-87 |
12 |
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1/1 |
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13/1 |
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| 1987-88 |
19/8 |
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5 |
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1 |
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25/8 |
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| 1988-89 |
8/4 |
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6 |
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12/4 |
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| Total |
43/12 |
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5 |
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8/1 |
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50/13 |
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A more detailed look at the player's appearances
| Total |
started/substitutions |
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Total |
Competition |
| 50 |
Started |
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51 |
League |
| 32 |
On the bench |
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7 |
League Cup |
| 13 |
Substitute |
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5 |
FA Cup |
| 6 |
Substituted |
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Career Milestones for Nigel Spackman:
Appearances in all competitions
| № |
Date |
Against |
Result |
Venue |
Competition |
| 1 |
25.02.1987 |
Southampton |
3-0 |
Anfield |
LC |
| 50 |
17.09.1988 |
Tottenham H |
1-1 |
Anfield |
League |
Goals in all competitions
| № |
Date |
Min |
Against |
Result |
Venue |
Competition |
| Didn't find any goals |
Total LFC
club games/goals for Reserves
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Reserves |
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League |
LS Cup |
Total |
| Seasons |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
App |
Gls |
| 1987-88 |
13 |
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13 |
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| Total |
13 |
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13 |
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PROFILE
Versatile midfielder Nigel Spackman was signed by Kenny Dalglish from Chelsea for
J400,000 midway through 1987 and went on to be a popular figure at Anfield.
He made his Reds debut as an impressive second half substitute in the 1987
Littlewoods Cup semi-final 3-0 win over Southampton at Anfield, and went on to start in
the final which Arsenal won 2-1 at Wembley.
The following season saw Spackman make his mark at Anfield. With Ronnie Whelan
injured, Dalglish turned to Spackman and he filled in admirably in the centre of midfield
alongside Steve McMahon in that great team featuring John Barnes, Peter Beardsley and John
Aldridge.
One of Spackman's finest games in a red shirt came in the 5-0 demolition of
Nottingham Forest at Anfield in 1988, when he gave a performance of true determination and
quality passing.
The following season saw 'Spackers' in and out of the team. With Ronnie Whelan back
from injury, Spackman filled in a variety of roles including left midfield, right back and
centre half. He enjoyed a particularly fine game in the Littlewoods Cup third replay 2-1
win over Arsenal at Villa Park.
He left Anfield without scoring a goal but he came close on numerous occasions.
None more so than the 1-0 Anfield win over Manchester United in September 1988. On as a
substitute for the injured McMahon, Spackman hit the post twice as he produced a brilliant
individual display.
However, Spackman left Liverpool in search of regular football at Queens Park
Rangers in 1989 and got a terrific reception from the Kop when he returned to Anfield
later that season. He later went back to Stamford Bridge for a second spell under Glenn
Hoddle before retiring. After a spell of managing Sheffield United, Spackman then became a
pundit for SKY Sports and worked with the Football Association before returning to
football management with Barnsley.
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Update: 10.01.2008 |
