Alan Hignett (born 1 November 1946) is an English former professional footballer who played as a full back in The Football League with Liverpool and Chester.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alan James Hignett | ||
| Date of birth | 1 November 1946 | ||
| Place of birth | Liverpool, England | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1962–1963 | Liverpool | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1963–1966 | Liverpool | 1 | (0) |
| 1966–1967 | Chester | 6 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| England Schoolboys | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career edit
Hignett progressed through the youth ranks with Liverpool, signing a professional contract in November 1963.[1] He also represented England Schoolboys during his early years at the club.
His solitary first-team appearance for the Reds came in the final league game of the 1964–65 season, helping Liverpool to a 3–1 First Division victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers.[1]
Hignett remained at Anfield the following season without adding to his appearance tally. In August 1966 he became the third Liverpool player – after John Bennett and John Sealey – to make a summer free transfer switch to Chester.[2] He made his debut on 10 September 1966 in a 3–0 defeat by Crewe Alexandra and played in six successive games in the number three shirt. The last of these was a 3–1 loss to Wrexham on 8 October 1966.[2]
This was to be his last professional appearance in England as Hignett moved to Australia and played football for several years in New South Wales.[3]
External links edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Alan Hignett – Player Profile". LFChistory.net. Retrieved 17 January 2008.
- ^ a b Chas Sumner (1997). On the Borderline: The Official History of Chester City 1885-1997. pp. stats section. ISBN 1-874427-52-6.
- ^ "They played for both Liverpool and Chester". chester-city.co.uk. Archived from the original on 15 February 2008. Retrieved 17 January 2008.