Biography

Alumni Debut:
4th September 2004
v Liobians

Nick was one of the founders of Alumni Football Club and still doubles his role as player with Chairman. On the pitch he is comfortable in any forward position, but given he is quicker with a ball at his feet than most people are without; cutting in from either wing sees him at his most dangerous. From these areas Nick is not only a generous provider of chances for others but also a prolific goalscorer himself.

Nick became the first player to reach fifty goals for the club, reaching this landmark in his 66th appearance v Farnworth in the Northern Cup.

Nick has been a driving force on and off the pitch for Alumni FC. He has been a great chairman, and has progressed the club a long way in its short history. Nick's biggest achievement is without doubt the work he has personally put in to setting up the 2nd XI. It is no mean achievement, and he has personally overseen the venture, investing a lot of time, commitment and dedication.

The second team he cares about on a Saturday - Alumni Reserves, Liverpool

Do mention: pace, Sacre Coeur (away) 2007-08, Cardinal Newman volley 2006

Don't mention: long emails/end of season speeches, heading, supporters on crutches, "i'll cut your face up with a sword"

During the week � Law stuff.

Q & A:

Favourite Alumni Moment?
Too many to choose from, but they all involve late, late goals or brilliant come-backs which are all down to the hard work in training and the never say die "graveyard heart" spirit.

Then again, my Xabi Alonso-esque goal from inside my own half might get a look in�

Favourite Moment in Football?
I guess it has to be Istanbul or David Beckham's free-kick v Greece.

Friendliest Opposition?
They do not exist in Liverpool
(Pre-Alumni: Corinthian Casuals)

Toughest Opposition?
Cardinal Newman is always a tough game

Best Dancer in the Team?
Jon and Martin at Luke's wedding

Worst Dress sense?
Asda George is my label so I am not really qualified to judge

Favourite Band or song?
Hopefully Ogo from Hannah's counts

Best away Ground?
St Marys, Hightown

Worst Away trip?
Mossley Hill (Senior Shield 2006/07)

If you compared yourself to one professional footballer?
Darren Huckerby

Best trainer?
Andy Smillie

Hardest Alumni Player?
Luke Cooper

Footballing Hero?
Bob Coy or Angus "Statto" Loughran

Best team night out?
Hollywood � film stars

Would most like to meet?
JFK

Favourite Film?
Top Gun

Describe your footballing style in one word?
Pace