Nigel Hart

Nigel Hart (born 1 October 1958) is an English former football defender who played for Wigan Athletic, Leicester City, Blackpool, Crewe Alexandra, Bury, Stockport County, Chesterfield and York City.

Nigel Hart

Personal information
Date of birth	(1958-10-01) 1 October 1958 (age 66)
Place of birth	Golborne, Lancashire, England
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[1]
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
	Stockport County
1978–1979	Wigan Athletic
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1979	Wigan Athletic	1	(0)
1979–1981	Leicester City	0	(0)
1981–1982	Blackpool	37	(0)
1982–1987	Crewe Alexandra	142	(10)
1987–1988	Bury	45	(2)
1988–1989	Stockport County	39	(2)
1989–1991	Chesterfield	46	(2)
1991	York City	1	(0)
Total		311	(16)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Hart started his career on a part-time basis at Stockport County^[2] before joining Wigan Athletic in 1978. After spending a season in the reserve team, he made one Football League appearance for the club during the 1979–80 season before moving to Leicester City.

Personal life

Hart is the son of Johnny Hart, who played for and managed Manchester City. His brother, Paul, also played as a defender.