Nigel Worthington

ABOUT NIGEL WORTHINGTON

Former soccer midfielder and defender who then became a successful manager; made his managerial debut in 1997 for Blackpool, and managed Norwich City from 2000 to 2006.

He made 338 appearances for Sheffield Wednesday between 1984 and 1994.

He became a player-manager during his final years as a member of Blackpool.

He was born in Ballymena, Northern Ireland.

His cousin, Brendan Rodgers , also became a successful manager.