Scott Nisbet
Encyclopedia
Scott Nisbet is a Scottish
former professional football player who is best known for his time with Rangers
.
in May 1982. He made his Rangers debut against Motherwell
on the 7 December 1985, aged just 17. The game ended in a 1-0 home win.
He scored what was described as a lucky goal against Club Brugge on March 17, 1993 in the 1992-93
UEFA Champions League
, when his deflected effort towards goal went over the Brugge goalkeeper Dany Verlinden
before going into the net.
He had to retire from football in 1993 through injury after initially suffering a groin strain that later developed into a serious pelvic injury. He made a short comeback aged 38 and played for junior outfit Arniston Rangers
.
Nisbet made a surprise appearance as a trialist for Clyde in their friendly against Manchester United on Sunday 18 October 2009. He wasn't offered a full time deal.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
former professional football player who is best known for his time with Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
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Career
Nisbet was signed from Salvesen Boys Club in EdinburghEdinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
in May 1982. He made his Rangers debut against Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
on the 7 December 1985, aged just 17. The game ended in a 1-0 home win.
He scored what was described as a lucky goal against Club Brugge on March 17, 1993 in the 1992-93
UEFA Champions League 1992-93
The 1992–93 UEFA Champions League was the 38th European Cup, the premier European club football tournament, and the first season under the current UEFA Champions League format ....
UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
, when his deflected effort towards goal went over the Brugge goalkeeper Dany Verlinden
Dany Verlinden
Daniel 'Dany' Verlinden is a retired Belgian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.Often referred to as De Muur , he played most of his career at Club Brugge, having played into his 40s....
before going into the net.
He had to retire from football in 1993 through injury after initially suffering a groin strain that later developed into a serious pelvic injury. He made a short comeback aged 38 and played for junior outfit Arniston Rangers
Arniston Rangers F.C.
Arniston Rangers F.C. are a Scottish junior football club, based in the town of Gorebridge. They play in the SJFA East Region Premier League. Nicknamed the Gers, they were formed in 1878 and presently play their home games at Newbyres Park, which has room for 3,000 spectators. They wear maroon strips...
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Nisbet made a surprise appearance as a trialist for Clyde in their friendly against Manchester United on Sunday 18 October 2009. He wasn't offered a full time deal.
External links
- Scott Nisbet career stats at Newcastlefans.com